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Niklaus Troxler
Dead Trees,
1992
The 1992 Earth
Summit in Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil, was
an important event
that brought environmental
issues
onto the agendas
of mainstream political
parties. This
poster was created
for this event, but
“the poster was rejected, so I had it printed
in Switzerland with the help of my silkscreen
printer and a poster company. It was posted all
over Switzerland in 600 copies.”
The Graphic
Imperative:
International Posters for Peace,
Social Justice and the Environment
Every day, people pass posters that advertise an event, a product or
service. But, when does a poster stop being a poster and become
an important expression of design? Maybe when it has something
important to say.
The Graphic Imperative, a traveling retrospective of international posters
from 1965 to 2005, will be at Ohio Northern University until April
30. The 121 posters were selected based on a variety of factors: the
ability of the designer or artist to convey a complex conceptual message
in a direct manner, the innovative use of imagery, subject matter
of enduring (rather than merely transitory) interest and, above all, work
that embodies and reaffirms the usefulness of the protest poster as
a medium for social organization and change. The posters address a
myriad of topics, including the Vietnam War, AIDS, apartheid, literacy
and the environment.
Admission to both the Elzay and Stambaugh Studio Theatre galleries is
free and open to the public, daily from noon to 5 p.m. The Stambaugh
Studio Theatre Gallery is also open prior to Freed Center events.
For additional information, to schedule a tour or to be placed on the
arts exhibition mailing list, please contact the department of art and
design at 419-772-2160 or art@onu.edu
Yusaku Kamekura
Hiroshima Appeals 1983
Japan, 1983
Luba Lukova
Eco Crime,
1998
One of four posters
created from
a series of four
illustrations for
the crime issue
of Nozone. “The
Living Theatre
liked the four images
and used
them as posters
during their performances.
The message is that, when we
destroy nature, we actually kill ourselves.”
Young Jae Cho
Clean Environment, 1981
“During the late 1970s and 1980s, Korea
experienced rapid industrial development.
At the time, Koreans worried about the
consequences caused by disorganized
construction – air pollution and destruction
of nature. During this time, I created posters
to advocate for protecting the natural
environment. The color of green represents
‘nature,’ and the hand expresses ‘the
endless efforts of humanity’ to protect it.”

INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Contents
Photo: Ken Colwell
2 Letter from the President
3 Tundra Today
8 Feature: Iron Men
and Women of ONU
12 Polar Bear Report
17 Northern Memories
18 Class Notes and Alumni Profiles
39 Teddy Bears
42 In Memory
Inside Back Cover
ONU Photography 12
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FromthePresident
Dear alumni, parents and friends:
It is hard to believe that another school year once more draws to a close. As I reflect on the many campus activities
and the accomplishments of our students and faculty, I am also mindful that right now we are faced with a particularly
difficult set of challenges due to the impact of the economic downturn. As I have visited with alumni and met on
campus with faculty, staff, students and their families, everyone asks – what’s happening at Ohio Northern University?
While it has been a very successful year at Ohio Northern, and we have much to be proud of, we are also extremely
cognizant of the fact that the economic recession has profoundly affected us all. Like the majority of colleges and
universities in the nation and the world, ONU has been hit hard. We have some very real, pressing financial difficulties
and know we must make tough decisions that will impact our entire University community, both now and in the future.
We especially foresee challenges in the areas of enrollment, affordability for our students and their families, and the rising
costs of day-to-day operating expenses.
Despite the obstacles we face, we are, as always, firmly committed to ensuring the very best educational experience
for our students. At the same time, we are aware that a very different financial environment will, for the time being,
accompany our efforts to fulfill this commitment. With this in mind, our Board of Trustees unanimously approved one
of the smallest tuition increases in the history of the University (3.5 percent for undergraduates and 4.8 percent for law
students). It also approved a modest 5 percent increase in room and board to cover our continually rising expenses.
This is not the first time in its history that Ohio Northern has faced difficulties and chosen to move forward to overcome them. As we launched our
Campaign for Ohio Northern University’s Tomorrow in early November, many asked us why we would go forward, trying to raise money in the face of the
economic turmoil around us. My answer then, as it is now, is that it is in our nature to move forward. We will move forward, because we believe in this
institution and its future.
Toby and I wish you a wonderful spring and invite you to come home to Ohio Northern! Spend the night at our beautiful new Inn, attend a play or
music or athletic event and see for yourself all that is happening here that makes us so proud and that gives us the motivation and conviction to move forward.
Sincerely,
Kendall L. Baker
President
Ohio Northern University
President
Kendall L. Baker
Vice President for
Academic Affairs
Anne Lippert
Vice President and
Dean of Enrollment
Karen P. (Casper) Condeni, BA ’74
Vice President for
University Advancement
Thomas R. Stevick
Vice President for
Financial Affairs
Robert W. Ruble
Acting Vice President for
Student Affairs
Adriane Thompson-Bradshaw
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Thomas R. Stevick
(t-stevick@onu.edu)
Vice President for University Advancement
Editor
Mary A. Wilkin
(m-wilkin@onu.edu)
Associate Director of Communication Services
Art Director
Toma (Grothous) Williams, BFA ’96
(t-williams@onu.edu)
Associate Director for Art and Design
Alumni Journal Editors
Ann Donnelly, BA ’99
(a-donnelly@onu.edu)
Director of Alumni Affairs
William L. Robinson, BSEd ’61,
Hon. D. ’05, H of F ’05
(w-robinson@onu.edu)
Executive Assistant to the President
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Contributing Writers
Josh Alkire, Carlie Ellis, Tim Glon,
José Nogueras, Autumn Steiner,
Sonja Umbs, BA ’08,
Mary A. Wilkin
Contributing
Photographers
Ken Colwell, Tim Glon,
José Nogueras, Mary A. Wilkin
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TundraToday
PolarBearNation
Polar Bear Nation:
Under the Northern
Lights … He’s More
than a Mascot
Dr. Steven Amstrup
Dr. Steven C. Amstrup, wildlife biologist
and world-renowned polar bear researcher,
kicked off ONU’s yearlong awareness campaign,
which has been dubbed “Polar Bear Nation:
Under the Northern Lights ... He’s More than a
Mascot.”
Amstrup spoke on “Polar Bear – Climate
Change Sentinel” at a public lecture on Oct.
15, drawing more than 350 listeners from the
ONU campus, surrounding universities and the
community.
ONU is one of only four universities in
the nation with the polar bear as a mascot. The
ONU community has put together a yearlong
series of events to draw attention and to raise
awareness of the threats to polar bears due to
climate change.
More than 500 people came to the Freed
Center on Oct. 28 to hear Dr. Marc Bekoff,
Dr. Marc Bekoff
professor emeritus of ecology and evolutionary
biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder,
present the Keiser Lecture. His topic was
“Animal Passions, Beastly Virtues and Wild
Justice: Reflections on Redecorating Nature.”
Named in honor of professor Terry D.
Keiser, BSED ’64, ACIT ’98, the Keiser
Distinguished Lectureship in Life Sciences brings
nationally prominent life sciences scholars to
ONU’s campus each year to lecture and interact
with students. The Keiser Lectureship is the first
program of its kind at Ohio Northern.
“This lectureship provides ONU students
the opportunity to meet and discuss with
prominent scholars and to examine scientific
research as it relates to ongoing issues that are
Dancing at Polar Bear Ball
critical to the ONU experience,” says Dr. Anne
Lippert, vice president for academic affairs.
Next on the list of activities was the Polar
Bear Ball, held Jan. 24 at the Columbus Zoo,
where more than 350 students, faculty, staff and
alumni enjoyed
an evening of
dancing and
fellowship. The
zoo brought
baby animals
to visit with
guests, and a
silent auction
raised over
$1,500 for
Polar Bears
International.
Baby cheetah and ONU students
Polar Bear Day activity at the Freed Center
On Feb. 21, Polar Bear Day at the Freed
Center attracted nearly 100 children and young
adults for a variety of creative activities that
focused on global climate change’s impact on the
endangerment of the polar bear. That evening in
the Freed Center, the ONU symphony orchestra
presented the world premier of composer Joseph
Curiale’s “Silent Snow,” which was specially
commissioned for Polar Bear Nation.
Elizabeth
Kolbert,
respected
journalist,
writer for The
New Yorker and
author of Field
Notes from a
Catastrophe:
Man, Nature
and Climate
Change, spoke
March 13
after campus,
community and
alumni took
part in reading
and discussing her book.
Elizabeth Kolbert
Polar Bear Nation events continue this spring
with National Geographic photographer Joel
Satore on April 8 and “Recreate, Replace, Restore:
Exploring the Intersections between Meanings
and Environments,” an international conference
sponsored by the Working Group for Religion,
Ethics and Nature (WGREN), on April 17-19.
For a complete list of activities, visit www.
onu.edu/pbnevents
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Happenings
‘Sometimes You Eat
the Bear…’
Joseph Lisle Williams, BA ’66, president
of Jordan Marketing Associates, brought his
presentation on resilience, “Some Days You Eat
the Bear ... Some Days, the Bear Eats You,” to the
Freed Center for the Performing Arts on Jan. 21.
Williams was mauled by a bear at age 20 and
survived. This encounter inspired “Some Days
You Eat the Bear …,” an engaging, humorous
and practical approach for understanding and
developing resilience while handling daily
challenges, stressful situations and major crises.
Williams talked about identifying opportunities to
develop personal resilience.
Prior to becoming president of Jordan
Marketing Associates, a food brokerage firm based
in St. Louis, Williams held senior management
positions with Banquet Foods and Golden
Valley Microwave Foods. He currently resides in
Chesterfield, Mo.
The Inn at Ohio
Northern University
At Your Service!
The Inn at Ohio Northern University
officially opened to the public with a ribboncutting
ceremony on Friday, Oct. 10.
Dr. Kendall L. Baker, president of Ohio
Northern, said, “This is a momentous occasion for
ONU and Ada. The Inn adds a new dimension
to the village and ONU. Not only does it
accommodate a major need in Ada, but it will
enable the University to offer programming and
opportunities that have not been possible before.”
Ada Mayor David Retterer, who is also
associate professor of mathematics and computer
science at ONU, praised the cooperation between
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the University and village and called the new
facility “an immeasurable benefit to the Village
of Ada.”
Bob Smith, BSBA ’75, chair of ONU’s
Board of Trustees, said “The Inn fills a need for
the families of ONU students.”
Tallene Eichelberger, general manager of
The Inn, pledged that the facility will emphasize
service to the University and the community,
adding that she and her staff “pledge to be the best
we can be.”
Located adjacent to the Freed Center
for the Performing Arts, the hotel features
70 deluxe guestrooms with one king- or two
queen-sized beds. Suites are also available for
guests. Specialty rooms have fireplaces and
cathedral ceilings and overlook the garden
courtyard fountain. Every room is furnished
with flat-panel televisions and luxurious
bedding and linens, as well as refrigerators,
microwaves and high-speed Internet access.
In addition, the facility has more than
3,000 square feet of flexible meeting space,
including a 14-seat executive boardroom.
An exercise facility, with the latest fitness
equipment, an upscale restaurant and a pub are
also part of the hotel.
Representatives of Charles Construction
Services Inc., general contractor of The Inn,
and the architectural firm of Miller Lecky were
on hand along with members of ONU’s Board
of Trustees, faculty, staff and students.
Within days of opening, The Inn was
the setting for an Ohio Department of
Development (ODOD) Advanced Energy
“Road Trip” event hosted by the T.J. Smull
College of Engineering and aimed at regional
manufacturers.
For more information, visit www.onu.edu/inn
Academia
Visiting Fulbright
Scholar Brings
Dance and
Education to ONU
Ohio Northern’s first Fulbright scholar in
residence, Juan Manuel Guerra-Hernandez,
arrived in January to bring the colors and
sounds of Mexican folkloric dance to ONU and
the surrounding community.
During his spring tenure, Guerra-
Hernandez is working with dance students
in communication arts to create a lecture/
demonstration on Mexican culture and the dances
of Mexico. This performance will be presented on
campus and tour area schools.
“The performance will show, through a
voyage to the past, how the dances in Mexico
have evolved,” Guerra-Hernandez says.
“Particularly, we will be able to see how the
dances called Sones Jarochos in the state of
Veracruz have been influenced by the culture and
traditions of the African and Spanish cultures.”
His goals are to develop a better
understanding of the two cultures, expand his
students’ cultural horizons and “enrich their views
on life, culture and the world itself.”
In addition to working with dance students,
Guerra-Hernandez will speak with students in a
variety of classes.
“My biggest hope,” he says, “is that, in time,
they will be able to understand that there is only
one world we share every day, and our job is to
make it better for future generations.”
Exercise Physiology
Program Accredited
Ohio Northern’s exercise physiology program
is now accredited in exercise science by the
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health
Education Programs (CAAHEP).
ONU’s accreditation followed two on-site
visits, review of the program’s materials and
facilities, and interviews with students and
faculty.
“This represents an outside validation of
our program,” said Dr. Scott Swanson, associate
professor of exercise physiology and coordinator
of the program. “It means the exercise physiology
program meets certain standards in terms of
administration, resources, faculty and facilities.
To our students, it means they will have all the
necessary knowledge, skills and assessments vital
to their professional development.”
Dr. Lisa G. Robeson, interim dean of the
College of Arts & Sciences, said, “Because there

are so few accredited exercise science programs in
the United States, ONU has a chance to become
a national leader in an area of high enrollment
growth.”
Nationally, ONU’s program is one of just
14 undergraduate programs in exercise science
to receive accreditation by CAAHEP, the largest
accrediting organization for programs in the health
sciences field. In collaboration with its committees
on accreditation, CAAHEP reviews and accredits
over 2,000 educational programs in 20 health
science occupations.
Law Graduates Have
Success in
Ohio Bar Exam
Students who graduated from the Ohio
Northern University Pettit College of Law in
May 2008 had a 93.3 percent passage rate on the
Ohio bar examination administered this past July.
This follows the 100 percent success rate of ONU
graduates who sat for the bar examination for the
first time in February.
The previous year, graduates of the College
of Law recorded the highest percentage of firsttime
applicants passing the July 2007 bar, with 96
percent of first-time takers passing the exam.
Of the 1,206 applications who sat for the July
2008 Ohio Bar Examination, 1,016 applicants, or
84.3 percent, received passing scores. For the 1,093
first-time applicants, 88.8 percent received passing
scores.
David C. Crago, dean and professor of law at
Ohio Northern, celebrated the continued success
of recent graduates. “This accomplishment reflects
the hard work of the entire college, but, most of
all, the efforts of these students.”
The new attorneys were sworn in during a
special public session of the Supreme Court on
Nov. 17 at the Ohio Theatre in Columbus.
ONU Students Discuss
Current Events
The U.S. presidential election was not the
only subject on the minds of ONU students last
fall.
On Oct. 1, “The Recent Crises Between
Georgia and Russia” was the focus of a panel
discussion hosted by Ohio Northern University’s
Phi Beta Delta International Forum.
Panelists included ONU law professors
Howard N. Fenton and Bryan H. Ward, political
scientist Andrew Ludanyi, geographer David R.
Smith, and Eliso Chabrava, a student in ONU’s
LLM program who received her law degree from
the Ivane Javakhishvili State University in Tbilisi,
Georgia. She has been active in the Georgian
Young Lawyers Association and other law reform
groups in Georgia. Phi Beta Delta Coordinator
Michael Loughlin was moderator.
The panel explored the geographic, ethnic
and political diversity of this complex area, specific
regional issues, and some of the geopolitical
ramifications involved in the recent confrontation.
On Oct. 29, Dr. Kofi Nsia-Pepra, visiting
assistant professor of political science, made a
presentation titled “Responsibility to Protect:
Why were Darfurians Denied Protection.” The
presentation was part of the annual Phi Beta Delta
International Forum.
Nsia-Pepra said governments that endorse
“sovereignty as responsibility” have an obligation
to protect the suffering, as with the case of Darfur
civilians under the oppressive rule of the Sudan
government. He presented an overview of the
Darfur crisis and explored why the strongest
advocates of “responsibility to protect” – NATO,
the EU, the African Union and other states like
China – failed to intervene to save Darfurians.
Nsia-Pepra suggested that politics within the
UN Security Council led to this tragedy and that
the entire situation has been fueled by strategic
national interests.
Students Get
Close-up Look at
Presidential Election
The 2008 presidential election made
history, and Ohio Northern students were in the
thick of it.
Sixteen ONU students and a faculty
member, Dr. Robert Alexander, BA ’94,
attended the Democratic and Republican
National Conventions and followed up with
on-campus discussions and study.
The Republican convention program was
attended by Michael Hamper, Jefferson, Ohio;
Andrew Lammers, Tipp City, Ohio; and Miranda
Wade of Marion, Ohio.
Attending the Democratic convention
program were Matthew Allen, Chicora, Pa.; Justin
Dickerson, Hamilton, Ohio; Victoria Dickman,
Middle Point, Ohio; Denise Jansen, North
Royalton, Ohio; Jacob Jeffire, Clinton Township,
Mich.; Samantha Kinstle, Wapakoneta, Ohio;
Kelly Morman, Monroeville, Ohio; Atlantis
Richter, Franklin, Ind., Patti Stiger, Bradner, Ohio;
and Matthew Wiseman, Findlay, Ohio.
The students were part of a two-week
seminar coordinated through The Washington
Center, a nonpartisan, educational organization.
Arriving a week before the conventions, the
students were part of small-group discussions,
workshops and issues forums. During the
conventions, they had the opportunity to pursue
convention-related assignments and fieldwork.
While at the conventions, the students
shared their experiences through web journals
and followed up with a panel presentation on the
ONU campus.
Alexander said, “This is really an excellent
opportunity for these students to witness history.
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They will be right in the mix of this exciting
election, which has significant import to the
future direction of the country.”
They were not the only ONU students
learning from the 2008 elections. Political
science students in Dr. Jo Ann Scott’s class,
Measuring Public Opinion, conducted a
pre-election survey of voters.
ONU Acknowledged
for Excellence
Because learning is an individual
accomplishment, judging the quality of
educational programs can be difficult. So,
numerous publications and organizations find
ways to rate colleges and universities every year
based on criteria their readers find important.
Many of these ratings place Ohio Northern
University at or near the top of their lists.
U.S. News & World Report ranks ONU as
No. 2 among Midwest baccalaureate colleges
in America’s Best Colleges 2009. The ratings are
based on 15 indicators of academic excellence.
U.S. News & World
Report also ranks ONU’s
T.J. Smull College of
Engineering as one
of the top 50
undergraduate
engineering
schools in the
nation.
The
Princeton
Review’s The
Best 368 Colleges
2009 Edition
includes ONU
as one of the nation’s top schools. The rating is
based on a survey of 120,000 students at the 368
colleges in the book.
The 2008-09 Colleges of Distinction guide
highlights ONU as one of 14 schools from
Ohio. This listing focuses on engaged students,
great teaching, vibrant communities and
successful outcomes.
Creative Colleges: A Guide for Student
Actors, Artists, Dancers, Musicians and Writers
lists ONU’s department of music and the
department of art and design among the top 200
creative programs nationwide. The publication
is aimed at college-bound creative students,
offering them the information and resources
necessary for selecting the right programs.
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Prospective students are responding to these
indicators of the University’s excellence.
Last fall, Ohio Northern had a record
enrollment of 3,721 students, compared to 3,603
the previous year. ONU eclipsed the 3,700 mark
for the first time in school history and marked
the ninth record-breaking year out of the last 10.
“We are excited to see students continue
to choose ONU as a place to further their
education,” said Karen (Casper) Condeni,
BA ’74, dean of enrollment. “It shows that ONU
is meeting the needs of students while offering
what they are looking for in a university.”
The number of new undergraduate students
was 897, compared to 842 the previous year. The
new class was the most diverse class yet enrolled.
The student body experienced a 35 percent
increase in international students, and diverse
enrollment was up 22 percent.
The James F. Dicke
College of Business
Administration Adopts
Student Honor Code
On Oct. 21, 2008, Ohio Supreme Court
Justice Robert Cupp, BA ’73, JD ’76, presided
over a swearing-in ceremony in which all
freshmen in The James F. Dicke College of
Business Administration committed to a student
honor code.
The honor code was formulated by a
committee of business professors and students
and formally approved by the business faculty.
The code details how that college is
committed to developing global leaders with
the values of integrity, leadership, teamwork,
continuous improvement and community
service.
“I highly commend the students and faculty
for establishing this honor code,” Cupp said. “I
am confident the students will adhere to these
high ideals and standards, and it will benefit them
as they make their way through school and in
pursuing a career.”
Commenting on the code, Dean James
F. Fenton added, “The College of Business
Administration, as a part of the academic
community at Ohio Northern University, is
values based and commits itself to developing
graduates who are respectful, responsible, truthful
and committed to doing what is right with
respect to people and society. The honor code we
have developed and approved reinforces the fact
that we are a values-based institution of higher
education.”
Pharmacy to Develop
Computer Software
in Partnership with
Apotex Corporation
Pharmacy students across the country
will benefit from a new community pharmacy
stimulation software package being developed
through a partnership between Apotex
Corporation and ONU’s Raabe College of
Pharmacy.
The software will allow students to
experience managing a retail pharmacy’s
operations as they prepare for retail pharmacy
careers.
Jim Reiselman, professor of pharmacy
practice, has conducted initial analyses and will
spearhead the project. Dr. Jon Sprague, dean of
the College of Pharmacy, said, “The college is
very appreciative of the partnership opportunity
Apotex is providing us to deliver a very important
learning tool to help prepare students for their
service to the pharmacy profession.”
To fund the project, Apotex has donated
$75,000 to the College of Pharmacy’s Pharmacy
Skills Enrichment Fund. Apotex Corp. President
Tammy Keeney McIntire, BSPh ’88, said, “We
are extremely pleased to be partnering with ONU
to develop what promises to be a very effective
tool for pharmacy schools and students. Since
its inception, Apotex has been a committed
supporter of community pharmacy. So, we are
naturally thrilled to support an initiative that
will help turn today’s pharmacy students into
tomorrow’s retail pharmacy professionals.”

Nursing Program
Accredited
Ohio Northern’s baccalaureate degree
program in nursing (BSN) has received
accreditation from the Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
To receive this distinction, the ONU
program met four accreditation standards.
The standards include three program quality
areas: mission and governance; institutional
commitment and resources; and curriculum
and teaching learning practices. The fourth is
a measure of program effectiveness in student
performance and faculty accomplishments.
Marjorie G. Walker, EdD, RN, director
of the nursing program, said, “I am delighted
to announce the accreditation. Accreditation
is a voluntary process that serves the public
interest by providing an impartial evaluation
of the quality of the professional education
program. In addition, national accreditation
will allow our students access to other
educational funding. I am proud of our
program, students and faculty. They reflect the
art and science of nursing practice.”
Dr. Lisa G. Robeson, interim dean of
the Getty College of Arts & Sciences said,
“We’re excited to have our nursing program
recognized by CCNE. More and more
hospitals are asking for nurses with bachelor of
nursing degrees, and ONU’s program will play
a major role in furthering the College of Arts
& Sciences’ mission of equipping students to
flourish in a rapidly changing world while also
serving our community and region.”
ONU began accepting students into its
BSN program in 2005. Today, 97 students
are enrolled in the program with another 25
enrolled in the BSN completion program for
practicing registered nurses with associate
degrees.
CCNE is recognized by the U.S.
Secretary of Education as a national
accreditation agency. The accreditation process
is designed to ensure the quality and integrity
of baccalaureate and graduate education
programs in preparing effective nurses.
Alumni
Alum Stars in
Thought-provoking
Drama
Bryan
Beckwit, BFA
’07, starred in the
exploratory drama A.H.
(before he changed our
history), a one-man play
about the life of Adolf Hitler.
The Freed Center for the
Performing Arts presented
the drama on Jan. 17 with a
pre-show discussion.
The play deals with the complex question of how
Adolf, a sensitive child who dreamt of becoming an artist,
became Hitler, one of history’s most monstrous figures.
The play combines animation, virtuosi acting, classical
music, physical acting and other theatrical elements.
Playwright Yagil Eliraz is the grandson of two
Holocaust survivors. The Israel native spent eight years
researching and writing A.H., which was recently nominated
for the best Fringe Theatre Show 2008 (Tel Aviv).
Arts
Broadway Virtuoso
Hosts Master Class
Tony Award-winning actress Victoria Clark
presented a master class for ONU theatre, musical
theatre and music students on Oct. 4.
Clark received a 2005 Tony for “Best Leading
Actress in a Musical” for her performance as
domineering mother Margaret Johnson in The Light in
the Piazza. She garnered rave reviews for her virtuoso
performance, including a 2005 Drama Desk Award and
Outer Critics Circle Award.
In addition to stage and film work, Clark is a
graduate of Yale University and an accomplished
director, vocal coach and solo artist.
Fifteen Years of Dance
To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the dance
program at Ohio Northern University, dance alumni
collaborated with current students in a performance
paying homage to the program and revisiting
favorite performances on Oct. 11 and 12.
Returning alumni shared their expertise
as teachers, dancers and choreographers.
Choreographers included Geraldo “Wally”
Calderon, BFA ’00, Matthew Simpkins, BFA ’03,
Janet Schroeder, BFA ’00, and Marisa (Carbrera)
Knight, BA ’03.
Allison Baird, BSBA ’04, and Schroeder joined
students in the performances, while Brenda Hoyt-
Brackman, lecturer in communication arts, and
Laurie Bell, associate professor of dance, assisted with
choreography for ballroom, modern, tap, jazz and
musical theatre numbers.
‘Cabaret’ Heats Up
the Stage
The Tony
Award-winning
musical Cabaret
warmed up
the Stambaugh
Studio Theatre
stage in February.
Set in Berlin
in 1929, Cabaret
follows the
tumultuous love
story of Kit Kat
Klub performer
Sally Bowles and
American writer
Cliff Bradshaw
while providing serious commentary on the state
of affairs in Germany at the close of the 1920s as
the Nazis came to power. Exciting dance numbers,
powerful performances and songs like “It Couldn’t
Please Me More,” “Willkommen,” “Cabaret,” “Don’t
Tell Mama” and “Two Ladies,” accompanied by the
Klub’s band, contributed to an exciting evening and a
superb production.
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Feature
Iron men and
Women of onU
endurance for the fun of it
Start with a 2.4-mile swim. Continue with a 112-mile bike ride.
And then top it off with a 26.2-mile run.
This is not exactly everyone’s idea of a leisure-filled afternoon.
Or weekend, for that matter.
But most people are not Ironmen, a term used to describe athletes
who have completed an Ironman triathlon, a widely recognized
endurance event that combines a grueling combination of swimming,
cycling and running.
“Most people think you’re crazy when you say you want to do it,”
says Rob Lydic, BS ’97, who completed Ironman Arizona in November
2008.
Crazy or not, the events are immensely popular, with registration
selling out a full year in advance of the race. “You’re paying an insane
amount of money to torture yourself for up to 17 hours,” says Sarah
Gilewicz, BSCE ’98, who completed Ironman Louisville in August
2008. “And yet, they sell out as fast as concerts. It seems ludicrous to
people who don’t do them. But there’s a large group of crazy people out
there, I guess.”
Ohio Northern has graduated a number of these so-called “crazy
people” who have gone on to compete Ironman competitions around
the country. For some, it’s the culmination of a lifelong dream. Others
see the Ironman as just another challenge, something that came up
without much fanfare or premeditation.
“It was a life goal,” Lydic says. “It is truly something that is to
be celebrated for me and my family who supported me throughout
this entire endeavor. It is great to be able to say that I’ve accomplished
something that not many people have or even can.”
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Sarah Gilewicz
Rob Lydic

Although the Ironman is something that
Lydic has contemplated all his life, he traces
his renewed interest in the Ironman to a single
moment. “I was sitting on an airplane,” he says,
“and I bent over to pick up my luggage, and
I realized that I was out of shape. I had just
read a magazine on the challenges and the joys
associated with the Ironman, and I said, ‘I’ve
got to do one. I’ve got to get back in shape and
do this.’”
Norm Scarazzo, BSBA ’92, followed a
similar urge to improve himself physically. “I
decided three years ago that I wanted to try to
get myself in better shape. It was the beginning
of the year, after the holidays. I started lifting
weights, and I did some running. I decided that
I wanted to take the athletic stuff up to next
level.”
This next level happened to be triathlons,
and after completing more than 40, he
transitioned to the Ironman Louisville in
August 2008.
Gilewicz’s interest in the Ironman seems
a bit more random than the others. “Close
to two years ago,” she says, “I was watching
the Ironman Championship on TV, and I
just decided, ‘That’s it. I’m going to do the
Ironman.”
Tonya Hunter, BS ’02, JD ’05, also
completed Ironman Louisville in August 2008.
“I had completed various marathons, and I
just wanted a new challenge,” she says. “I was
interested in combining the three sports in an
event that would really show endurance.”
And so, for each of our athletes, an idea
was born. With registration complete and the
race a full year away, they began to train.
It takes a year
Because it involves up to 12 months
of arduous training and a staggering time
commitment, preparing for an Ironman is not
something to be taken lightly. Training takes
many forms. Some athletes train alone. Some
join community triathlon clubs. Scarazzo even
hired a coach to help him prepare.
“The most important thing that I did
was get myself a coach,” Scarazzo says. “We
talk a number of times during the week, and
once a month he sends me a plan on what to
do every night. It’s some kind of combination
of a swim, a bike and a run put together, with
weightlifting in between. And there’s a really
strict nutrition plan that goes along with it,
too.”
For the most part, Hunter trained alone.
“Most of the training was really an individual
thing for me. I needed to be focused on my
goal, so I spent a great deal of time training
alone because I really didn’t have many friends
who were interested in the endurance of
training for an Ironman.”
Alone or in groups, one thing is certain
about training for an Ironman: there’s plenty
of it. It takes time, dedication, tenacity, and an
understanding family. Training for an event like
this is almost like having a second job.
“The hardest part of Ironman is the
training for the Ironman,” Lydic explains.
“In the training regiment I did, the average
weekend consisted of a three-mile swim and a
two-hour run on Saturday and then a six- to
seven-hour bike ride and a three-mile swim
on Sunday. Where to fit all this in and how to
manage your family and job are very difficult.”
Sarah Gilewicz Tonya Hunter
The
hIsTory
of The
Ironman
The first Ironman race was staged in
Hawaii in February 1978, the result of a
local argument over which athletes were
more fit: runners or swimmers. Fifteen
people raced that day; 12 finished.
Today, more than 50,000 athletes
compete in 22 Ironman Triathlons around
the world, many hoping to qualify to race
in the Ironman World Championship in
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
This final Ironman race in Hawaii
consists of three endurance events: a
2.4-mile swim in Kailua-Kona Bay, a
112-mile bike ride across the Hawaiian lava
desert to Hawaii and back, and a 26.2-mile
marathon along the coast of the Big Island.
To obtain a spot in the Ironman World
Championship race, contestants need to
either win one of 200 lottery spots, or win
a qualifying spot at one of 22 qualifying
events held throughout the world. Top
finishers in each age group earn coveted
spots in the Championship.
Norm Scarazzo
SPRING 2009 9

“A difficult part is just the time commitment
that you need to put in to get yourself in shape
to actually compete in the race,” Scarazzo says.
“You spend an entire year swimming, biking and
running, and lifting weights and making sure you
eat right, all leading up to that big race at the end
of the year.”
In preparing for her Ironman, Hunter created
a schedule for working out and alternating
between the three sports. During a typical week,
she would swim on Monday, Wednesday and
Friday, bike on Tuesday and Thursday, and run
on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. “Saturdays
would have a bike ride of up to 100 miles,
Sundays would have a run of up to 20 miles,
and there would also be a long swim on either
Saturday or Sunday, which would be up to three
miles,” she says.
Gilewicz trained 20 hours a week for 34
weeks. She estimates that she devoted somewhere
in the range of 650 to 700 hours to prepare for
the Ironman. “I trained for eight months,” she
says. “I did upwards of 3,500 to 4,000 miles
combined in the three disciplines. On average,
I would do somewhere from six to 10 miles
swimming, around 250 miles of biking and
another 40 to 50 miles of running every week.”
Gilewicz adds, “I was not training to win, or
even to be super-competitive, but mostly to finish
and finish without collapsing.”
The thrill and the agony
The Ironman race is a three-headed monster
of endurance, a grueling affair that intimidates the
average person. It even elicits different anxieties
from its participants. Some were apprehensive.
Others had no trouble at all.
Tonya Hunter
Rob Lydic
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“Swimming was really the difficult part,”
Lydic explains. “When that mass start happens,
you have 3,000 people swimming at the same
time. So, if you are slow, you will get swam over.
You get punched; you get grabbed. It is a very
frightening experience for a lot of people, but it’s
also very exciting.”
“The run was the hardest part of the race
because it was 94 degrees outside,” Hunter says.
“On the bike, you at least had the wind cooling
you off. But after running three miles through an
non-shaded area, I had to start walking because
I could not get my body temperature to cool
down. I was drinking fluids and using the
sponges they provide you soaked with ice-cold
water.”
Even through all of this, Hunter was
still able to admire the passing scenery.
“I loved the bike ride!” she says.
“Biking through the rolling hills
in Kentucky was such a great
challenge and provided such
a great ride! It was truly
amazing to just enjoy
biking for seven hours
through such beautiful
countryside.”
All four Northern
Ironmen made an
initial goal of simply
finishing the race. After
that, they each hoped to
finish in less than 12 hours.
But for everyone involved, there
was a sense that simply crossing the
finish line, and thereby earning
the right to call themselves an
“Ironman,” was enough.
Norm
Scarazzo
Tonya Hunter

Lydic finished Ironman Louisville in 13
hours, 26 minutes, 33 seconds. “I really had
some troubles with cramps in the run,” Lydic
says. “But I just told myself that I was going
to accomplish the Ironman no matter what
and that finishing was the goal. With the
encouragement of my family, I made it.”
“The best part was the end,” Hunter
proudly exclaims, who finished at 14 hours, 24
minutes, 12 seconds. “I was mostly pleased that
I finished such an endurance race, more than I
was concerned with my time.”
After all that training, the race itself
becomes the easy part. Almost. “You put in all
that time training, and then, all of sudden, race
day comes,” Scarazzo says. “The biggest part
for me was to finish. Once the race started to
progress, I figured ‘OK, I’m going to be able to
do this.’ So I concentrated on coming in under
12 hours, which, for your first Ironman, is an
accomplishment.”
With a finish time of 11 hours, 46 minutes,
41 seconds, Scarazzo finished 51st out 342 men
in his age group and 256 out of 1975 overall.
Gilewicz recalls the final moments of her
Ironman experience. “The last couple of miles,
when I knew I was going to finish, I realized
that I was probably going to get my goal time. I
knew that eight months of training was actually
going to pay off. And you get to hear those
words. Every person that crosses the finish line,
they say, ‘Sarah Gilewicz, you are an Ironman.’
And I was just thinking about those words for so
long. I could not stop smiling for the last halfhour
of the race.”
Gilewicz finished the Ironman in 11 hours,
58 minutes, 3 seconds, good for 39th place out
of 512 women.
Tonya Hunter
Rob Lydic
The race takes different tolls on different
people. Recovery can take days or even weeks.
Scarazzo’s recovery required about a month. “I
was not a pretty picture after the race. It’s a big
shock to your body when you do something
like that,” he recalls. “The race was Aug. 31,
2008. So, for the whole month of September, I
was still working out but just doing really light
stuff. You’ve got to let your body heal itself.”
Hunter had an easier go of it. “I was a
little tired, and I had some trouble bending my
legs because of all of the biking and running,
but otherwise I felt great,” she says. “The next
day I felt great and really didn’t have any aches
and pains, but I decided to take a little time off
after the Ironman just to give my body some
relaxing time!”
Gilewicz, made a quick recovery, too.
“This is going to sound bad, but it took me 48
hours to recover. I was fine. The race was on a
Sunday, and on Wednesday, I went out and did
a five-mile jog and felt perfectly fine. I don’t
know if that’s normal. I was stiff for two days.
But, by the third day, I felt great.”
repeat performances
So do Scarazzo, Gilewicz, Hunter or
Lydic see any additional Ironman races in their
futures? Opinions vary.
Scarazzo has immediate plans to race the
Ironman again, starting with Ironman Arizona
on Aug. 30, 2009. “It’s so challenging that,
when you complete it, you say, ‘I’ve got to
come back and do this again to see if I can do
it better.’ It just becomes a kind of passion.”
Gilewicz shares this sentiment, especially
in light of a somewhat unexpected performance
that sparked an interest in qualifying for
the Ironman World Championships in
Hawaii. “This last time in Louisville, I was
mostly training to finish. But I was closer
than I would have ever expected to qualify
for the Championship,” she says. “So I
think in the next two or three years, I’m
going to train to really try to qualify to go
to Hawaii.”
Hunter hasn’t yet scheduled another
Ironman. Although she initially planned
on running just a single Ironman race in
her lifetime, this opinion changed shortly
after she crossed the finish line. “Once
I completed it, I felt like I could do it
again. And I realized how much fun I had
training and working towards the goal.”
Because of various family and work
commitments, Lydic has long-term
plans for his next Ironman. “I plan to do
another in 10 or so years as my family
will be a bit older, and the time it requires
to train won’t hopefully be such an issue.
Until then, I will continue in the sport
of triathlon and do more sprints and half
Ironmans this year.”
anyone can be an
Ironman
Each of our Northern Ironman
led active lives while studying at ONU.
Scarazzo played a year of football with the
Polar Bears. Lydic ran cross country and
track, and Gilewicz swam. Hunter was
a regular fixture on the Green Monster.
“During law school, I would typically run
three to five miles each day,” Hunter says,
“so the thoughts of a marathon started on
the Green Monster, which then lead me to
the Ironman and accomplishing that goal.”
Although Scarazzo, Lydic, Hunter and
Gilewicz are athletic individuals, they all
say that there’s no stereotypical Ironman
athlete. Anyone can do it. The Ironman is
not as daunting as it appears.
“Everyone makes it sound like it’s so
impossible, but you see people out there
that are 80 years old, that are 50 pounds
overweight. If you’re willing to train for it,
anyone can become an Ironman,” Gilewicz
says. “It is totally worth it. It’s an amazing,
amazing accomplishment.”
SPRING 2009 11

PolarBearReport
Robertson Still Rushing
When Jamal Robertson (Dayton, Ohio) was a student/athlete at
Ohio Northern, he was a sport management major.
Seven seasons of professional football later, an international business
background may have been just as beneficial.
Since leaving the Polar Bears in 2001, Robertson has played football
in seven cities, three countries and two continents.
He has played on two different Canadian Football League teams, spent
time in NFL Europe and is a six-year veteran of the National Football League.
Robertson, a two-time All-American at ONU, just completed his
first season as a member of the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL, where he
played running back and returned kickoffs.
The Argos struggled at the end of the season, losing their final nine
games to finish 4-14.
But Robertson was a bright spot for the squad, finishing sixth in
the league with 645 yards rushing and six touchdowns despite starting
only seven games at tailback. He also finished third in the league with a
25.6-yard average on kickoff returns.
The 5-10, 220-pound Robertson has seen quite a diverse style and
quality of football.
“The style of game is very different from the NFL to the CFL,” he
said. “In the NFL, I was considered undersized. In Canada, I’m a big back.
Defenses are not used to a big guy like me pounding at them all day.”
His professional career started with the Calgary Roughriders of the
CFL, where he spent a year on the practice squad in 2001. He was then
signed by the San Francisco 49ers and designated to the Rhine Fire of
NFL Europe, where he led the league in rushing and was the league’s
Offensive MVP in 2002. His 90-yard touchdown run is the longest in the
history of the now-defunct league.
Robertson then spent 2 ½ seasons with the 49ers as a third-string tailback
and kickoff returner before being traded to the Carolina Panthers midway
through the 2004 season, where he played for the next year and a half.
He helped the 49ers to the playoffs in his second season with
the team. The highlight of his Panthers’ career was in the 2005 NFC
12 OHIO NORTHERN ALUMNI JOURNAL
Championship game when he was the featured back in the second half of
that contest with the Seattle Seahawks.
After being released by the Panthers in training camp of the 2006
campaign, the Atlanta Falcons signed him in December 2006. He was
active for the regular season finale for the Falcons and was released after
the season.
Robertson has excelled at every level of football and has taken
advantage of every opportunity.
“I don’t feel like I got a fair chance in the NFL,” Robertson said. “I
was pleased with how I performed when I got in, but there really weren’t
many opportunities for me to show what I can do. I got off to a slow start
here in Toronto, but I feel like I performed well down the stretch and
showed everybody what I can do.”
He sat out the 2007 season and was signed by the Saskatchewan
Roughriders of the CFL in March 2008. The ’Riders traded him to
Toronto after the first week of training camp where he excelled this fall.
“Playing at Ohio Northern was very beneficial for my career,” Robertson
said. “It got me ready to compete at the professional level. Teammates ask
me where I played in college. They say ‘Where?’ But I just tell them that
I’m a Polar Bear and then go show them what football the Polar Bear way
is all about.”
What does the future hold for Robertson?
“I’d like to dig my cleats in and find a home where I can play for a
few years,” Robertson said. “I like it here. Toronto is a great organization,
and it is a good fit for me. Who knows what God has in store for me, but
I’m going to work hard and see what happens.”
While at Ohio Northern, Robertson was a two-time Hewlett Packard
All-American running back and the 2000 Ohio Athletic Conference
Co-Offensive Player of the Year.
He is Ohio Northern’s all-time leader in rushing yards (4,169),
all-purpose yards (5,388), and scoring (56 touchdowns, 338 points).
He also led the Polar Bears to the NCAA Division III Playoffs in 1999
and 2000.
During his season away from football in 2007, Robertson began to
pursue a new line of work.
“I had lined up parts in a couple of movies,” he said. “But when I
got signed by Saskatchewan, I had to back out. But as soon as my football
career is over, I would like to get into acting.”
Robertson remains the same down-to-earth, optimistic, friendly and
outgoing man he was during his days at Ohio Northern.
If his football experience is any indication, Jamal Robertson will
take full advantage of his opportunities in football, the movie business or
whatever career he can dig his cleats into.

Baseball
March
2-7 Spring trip to Winter Haven, Fla.
14-15 Tri-State Classic at Franklin (Ind.)
19 CEDARVILLE - DH 1 p.m.
21 DAVENPORT (Iowa) - DH 1 p.m.
28 at Mt. Union - DH 1 p.m.
30 ST. FRANCIS (Ind.) 2 p.m.
April
1 at Defiance 4 p.m.
4 BALDWIN-WALLACE* - DH 1 p.m.
8 at Wilmington* - DH 1 p.m.
11 at John Carroll* - DH 1 p.m.
13 BLUFFTON 2 p.m.
14 HEIDELBERG* - DH 1 p.m.
18 CAPITAL* - DH 1 p.m.
19 at Manchester (Ind.) - DH 1 p.m.
22 at St. Francis (Ind.) - DH 1 p.m.
25 at Muskingum* - DH 1 p.m.
28 OTTERBEIN* - DH 1 p.m.
May
2 MARIETTA* - DH 1 p.m.
7-9 OAC Tournament TBA
Softball
March
2-7 Spring trip to Clermont, Fla.
14 at Manchester (Ind.) - DH 1 p.m.
21 at Marietta*- DH 1 p.m.
25 at Denison - DH 3:30 p.m.
28-29 at Washington (Mo.) Tournament
April
1 OTTERBEIN* - DH 3:30 p.m.
4 MOUNT UNION* - DH 1 p.m.
7 at Baldwin-Wallace* - DH 1 p.m.
10 JOHN CARROLL* - DH 3:30 p.m.
14 WITTENBERG* - DH 3:30 p.m.
15 at Heidelberg* - DH 3:30 p.m.
18 at Capital* - DH 1 p.m.
21 WILMINGTON* - DH 3:30 p.m.
25 at Muskingum* - DH 1 p.m.
May
1-2 OAC Tournament TBA
Outdoor Track & Field
March
21 at Emory (Ga.) Invitational
28 OAC Split Meet at Wilmington
April
4 Marv Frye Invitational at OWU
11 All-Ohio at Ohio Wesleyan
18 at Kenyon Invitational
24-25 OAC Championships at Wilmington
May
2 at Toledo Invitational
9 at Indiana U. Invitational
16 at North Central (Ill.) Invitational
21-23 NCAA III Championships at Marietta
2008-09 Spring Sports Schedule
Men’s Golf
March
5 at Webber (Fla.) International
27 at Muskingum Invitational
28 at Muskingum Invitational
April
3 at Capital Invitational
4 at Capital Invitational
10 at Defiance Invitational
18 OAC Invitational at Muskingum
19 OAC Invitational at Muskingum
25 ONU INVITATIONAL
30 OAC Championships at Otterbein
May
1 OAC Championships at Otterbein
HOME MATCHES
AT COLONIAL GOLFERS CLUB
Women’s Golf
March
7 at Webber Int’l (Fla.) 1:30 p.m.
28 at Mount Union Inv. TBA
29 at Mount Union Inv. TBA
April
3 at Capital Invitational TBA
4 at Capital Invitational TBA
9 LADY POLAR BEAR INV. TBA
18 at Wittenberg Inv. TBA
19 at Wittenberg Inv. TBA
25 OAC Championships
at Muskingum TBA
26 OAC Championships
at Muskingum TBA
May
13-16 NCAA III Championships
at Port St. Luice, Fla. TBA
HOME MATCHES AT
COLONIAL GOLFERS CLUB
Men’s Tennis
March
1-7 Spring Break trip to Orlando, Fla.
2 vs. Grand Valley State (Mich.) Noon
4 vs. Webber International (Fla.) Noon
5 vs. Mt. St. Mary’s (Md.) Noon
13 WALSH 3:30 p.m.
16 at John Carroll* 3:30 p.m.
19 DEFIANCE 3:30 p.m.
23 MUSKINGUM* 3:30 p.m.
26 WOOSTER 3 p.m.
28 at Wabash (Ind.) Tournament TBA
30 BLUFFTON 3:30 p.m.
April
1 at Capital* 3:30 p.m.
4 at Mount Union* 1 p.m.
7 BALDWIN-WALLACE* 3:30 p.m.
15 HEIDELBERG* 3:30 p.m.
17 OTTERBEIN* 3:30 p.m.
21 at Wilmington* 3:30 p.m.
23 TIFFIN 3 p.m.
25 MARIETTA* 1 p.m.
28-May 2 OAC Championships TBA
May
8-10 NCAA Regionals TBA
Women’s Tennis
February
27 at Webber International (Fla.) 10 a.m.
28 vs. Warner (Fla.) 3 p.m.
March
1 at Hillsborough (Fla.) 10 a.m.
1 vs. St. Petersburg (Fla.) 3 p.m.
11 OBERLIN 4:30 p.m.
17 at Dayton 4 p.m.
20 ALBION (Mich.) 4 p.m.
21 ASHLAND 10 a.m.
21 INDIANA (Pa.) 4 p.m.
25 JOHN CARROLL* 3:30 a.m.
28 at Muskingum* 1 p.m.
31 CAPITAL* 3:30 p.m.
April
4 MOUNT UNION* 1 p.m.
8 at Baldwin-Wallace* 3:30 p.m.
9 KENYON 4:30 p.m.
10 WILMINGTON* 10 a.m.
14 at Heidelberg* 3:30 p.m.
18 at Otterbein* 1 p.m.
24 MANCHESTER (Ind.) 4 p.m.
25 at Marietta* 1 p.m.
29-May 2 OAC Tournament TBA
May
8-10 NCAA Regionals TBA
* Ohio Athletic Conference HOME GAME
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SPRING 2009 13

2008 Fall Sports Update
The Ohio Northern fall sports teams
enjoyed unprecedented success in 2008, winning
four of the six possible Ohio Athletic Conference
championships, with a runner-up finish and a
third-place finish in the other two sports.
ONU’s quest for a fourth consecutive Men’s
OAC All-Sports Trophy and third consecutive
Women’s OAC All-Sports Trophy got off to
quick starts, as both the men’s and women’s
programs enjoy large leads entering the winter
seasons.
The Polar Bears’ success was not limited
to the OAC, as the volleyball team reached
the NCAA Division III Tournament’s Final
Four, the men’s soccer squad reached its NCAA
Tournament’s Elite 8 and the men’s cross country
team finished 11th nationally at its NCAA
Championships.
Those three sports, plus the women’s cross
country team, won OAC Championships this fall.
Senior cross country runner Jimmy O’Brien
(Pemberville, Ohio), senior volleyball player
Katie Weininger (Sycamore, Ohio) and junior
volleyball player Liz Schnelle (New Bremen,
Ohio) all earned All-America honors, while
Weininger and junior women’s soccer player
Kaitlin Sanders (Fort Wayne, Ind.) earned
Academic All-America honors.
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Football (5-5, 5-4 OAC)
The Ohio Northern football team posted its
13th consecutive upper-division finish in the Ohio
Athletic Conference in 2008 under fifth-year head
coach Dean Paul.
The Polar Bears were 5-5 overall and finished
third in the 10-team OAC with a 5-4 league mark.
Northern was ranked as high as No. 18
nationally during the season, marking its fifth
consecutive season as a nationally ranked program.
The Polar Bears won five of their last six
games by a combined score of 159-51.
Senior nose tackle Jake Fallis (Harrison, Ohio)
was named First Team All-OAC, marking the third
consecutive season he earned All-Conference accolades.
Junior offensive guard Andrew Benchic
(Englewood, Ohio) and sophomore Brent Donley
(Southfield, Mich.) were also named First Team
All-OAC.
In all, 11 ONU players received All-
Conference honors.
Volleyball (34-5, 9-0 OAC)
The Polar Bear volleyball squad posted its
NCAA-record 32nd consecutive winning season in
2008.
ONU was ranked No. 8 nationally by
the American Volleyball Coaches Association,
advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the 25th
season and reached the Final Four for the first time
since 1989.
Northern won its 21st Ohio Athletic
Conference regular season championship and 17th
OAC Tournament title in the 25-year history of
the league under 18th-year head coach Kate Witte.
Senior Katie Weininger (Sycamore, Ohio)
and junior Liz Schnelle (New Bremen, Ohio)
were both named First Team All-America by the
American Volleyball Coaches Association.
The pair were also named Co-Players of the
Year in the OAC.
Weininger had 1,421 assists, and Schnelle
had a school-record 592 kills and a .395 hitting
percentage.
Weininger was also named Third Team
Academic All-America.
Senior Samantha Markham (West Jefferson,
Ohio) and sophomore Abby Schaller (Cincinnati,
Ohio) were named Second Team All-OAC.
Witte was named the OAC Coach of the Year.

Men’s Soccer (20-6-1, 5-3-1
OAC)
The Polar Bear men’s soccer team set a school
record with 20 victories and reached the Elite 8 of
the NCAA Tournament in 2008 under 11th-year
head coach Brent Ridenour.
Ohio Northern finished 20-6-1 overall and
finished third in the OAC with a 5-3-1 record.
ONU won the OAC Tournament title for
the second time in the last three seasons and won
three NCAA Tournament matches to reach the
Elite 8 for the first time in school history.
Northern was ranked as high as No. 23
nationally by the National Soccer Coaches
Association of America during the season and
reached the OAC Tournament for the fifth time
in six seasons.
Senior Ryan Smith (Miamisburg, Ohio),
senior Adam Ross (West Chester, Ohio) and
freshman Christian Huelsman (Wellington, Ohio)
were named First Team All-OAC.
Smith was named the OAC Defender of the
Year and was a repeat First Team Academic All-
OAC honoree.
Huelsman led the OAC in scoring with 44
points and in goals with 18 to go with his eight
assists.
Junior Chris Corrado (Cincinnati, Ohio) was
also named First Team Academic All-OAC.
In all, seven Polar Bears were named All-
Conference or Academic All-Conference in 2008.
Women’s Soccer (14-5-1, 7-2
OAC)
The Polar Bear women’s soccer team posted
its fifth consecutive winning season with a 14-5-1
record under fifth-year head coach Mark Batman.
Ohio Northern was second in the OAC with
a 7-2 mark and advanced to the OAC Tournament
for the fourth time in the past five years, where the
Polar Bears finished as runners-up.
Junior Kaitlin Sanders (Fort Wayne,
Ind.) was named First Team Academic
All-America and was a repeat First Team All-
OAC award winner and was the 2008 OAC
Midfielder of the Year.
Senior Katie Schaadt (Westerville,
Ohio) was a repeat First Team All-OAC
honoree and was the OAC Defender of the
Year.
Senior Kristin Reininger (Irondequoit,
N.Y.) and senior Erin Stapp (Willoughby,
Ohio) earned First Team All-OAC honors.
In all, five Polar Bears were named
All-Conference or Academic All-OAC this
season.
Men’s Cross Country
(157-23)
The men’s cross country team won its
second consecutive OAC Championship and
finished 11th at the NCAA Championships
under first-year head coach Ryan New.
The Polar Bears finished the season
ranked No. 13 nationally by the United
States Track and Field and Cross Country
Coaches Association and posted its 11th
consecutive winning season with a 157-23
mark.
Senior Jimmy O’Brien (Pemberville,
Ohio) earned All-Conference, All-Region and
All-America honors for the second consecutive
year to lead ONU.
Seniors Thomas Adam (Cuyahoga Falls,
Ohio), Paul Lewis (Medina, Ohio) and Eric
Porter (Wauseon, Ohio) and junior Alan
Bowsher (Bowling Green, Ohio) all earned
All-Conference and All-Region accolades for
the second time in their respective careers.
Northern’s appearance at the NCAA
Championships was its third in a row and
fourth in team history.
Women’s Cross Country
(106-40)
The Ohio Northern women’s cross
country team posted its 17th consecutive
winning season and won the Ohio Athletic
Conference title for the third time in the last
four seasons in 2008 under first-year head
coach Ryan New.
The Polar Bears also finished 10th at the
NCAA Great Lakes Regional Championships
and posted a 106-40 record.
Junior Rachel Smith (Bellevue, Ohio)
earned All-Great Lakes Region and All-OAC
honors.
Senior Regina Bresson (Canfield, Ohio),
senior Katie Andrzejewski (Eastlake, Ohio)
and freshman Mallory Bloom (Kenton, Ohio)
also earned All-Conference honors.
Northern also won the Hanover (Ind.)
Invitational.
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Raabe College of Pharmacy Honors Distinguished Alumni
Three alumni were honored with the Raabe
College of Pharmacy Distinguished Alumni Award at
a banquet in the McIntosh Center faculty and staff
dining room on Sept. 11. This is the second year that
Distinguished Alumni Awards have been presented by
the ONU Raabe College of Pharmacy.
Vern H. Hakes, PHC ’33, Hon. D. ’76, Charles
R. Brading, BSPh ’57, and James E. Turner, BSPh
’63, were recognized for their outstanding career
accomplishments and their contributions to ONU.
“We are very honored to recognize these three
distinguished alumni,” said Dr. Jon Sprague, dean of
the College of Pharmacy. “These individuals laid the
foundation for the proud tradition and excellence the
pharmacy college has gained in its 125-year history.”
Hakes graduated from ONU in 1933 with a
degree in pharmaceutical chemistry. While in school,
he was a member of Rho Chi, a national pharmacy
honor society. He joined Eli Lilly in 1939 as a
medical service representative, advanced to district
manager in 1954, became director of marketing and
planning for the company’s international division in
1959, and assumed the vice presidency in 1965.
Hakes continued his relationship with Ohio Northern
as president of the Alumni Association, a member
of ONU’s Heritage Club and a lifetime member of both the Henry
Solomon Lehr Society and ONU’s Board of Trustees. ONU honored
Hakes with an honorary doctorate in 1976 and the Distinguished
Alumni Award in 2005. In addition, Hakes provided generous funding
for the Hakes-Pierstorf Family Pharmacy Educaiton Center in 2007.
16 OHIO NORTHERN ALUMNI JOURNAL
Dear ONU alumni,
Thanks so much to all of you who took the
time to share your thoughts with your alma
mater by completing the survey that was in the
previous Alumni Journal and posted online.
We are thrilled that literally thousands of you
responded to this outreach. Also, as you know,
one individual who filled out the survey would
be lucky enough to receive a free weekend at the
Inn at Ohio Northern University! The winner
of the free weekend is Josh Reineke, BSCE ’98!
Congratulations Josh!
The Office of Alumni Affairs and the Alumni Board are reviewing your
comments and will begin to build programming around your suggestions and
needs. Please stay tuned via the alumni Web site at www.onualumni.com for
upcoming events, activities and opportunities all planned specifically for you.
Again, thank you for this most important information!
We appreciate you taking the time to share with us.
Jennifer Frommer, BSCE ’95
President, Alumni Board
Ohio Northern University
Back: left to right are James E. Turner,
BSPh ’63, Charles R. Brading, BSPh ’57,
Front: Vern Hakes, PHC ’33, Hon.D. ’76
30 years of ONU rugby!
Come celebrate on
Saturday, Sept.12
The Ohio Northern University rugby team will celebrate its 30th
anniversary on Sept. 12, 2009.
The celebration will consist of a rugby match between current
players and recent alumni as well as a possible “old boys” match
played by our more veteran alumni players. Afterwards, we will
continue the celebration with a nice quiet reception.
We encourage all rugby alumni to make it back to Ada for this
event, especially those from the original 1979-80 team.
For more information, contact current rugger Bouke Ankone at
bouke.ankone@gmail.com or Jim “JC” Call, BSPh ’78, at
irishlad317@aol.com or 330-296-2656.
If you are looking for one of the best times of your rugby life, this will
be it!
Brading was a member of the American Students of
Pharmacy while in school. After graduating with a pharmacy
degree in 1957, he enlisted in the Army. He returned to
Wapakoneta, Ohio, and practiced pharmacy in his family’s
store for 33 years. During this time, he became active in
politics and served as mayor and a member of city council.
He was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives 86th
District and served from 1991 to 2000. In the House, he
served as chair of the education committee and a member
of the health, retirement and aging committee, Veteran’s
Affairs committee, and rules and reference committee.
He also was a member of the Ohio Board of Pharmacy
for eight years, serving as president from 1979 to 1980.
Brading has received numerous pharmacy awards,
including the Bowl of Hygeia Award, Retailer of the Year, the
Merck, Sharp and Dohme Award, and the Beal Award. He
received ONU’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 1993.
Turner graduated from ONU in 1963 with a degree in
pharmacy. While attending ONU, he was a member of Rho
Chi. He practiced pharmacy in Newark, Ohio, and worked
as a sales representative for Eli Lilly before returning to
Ada and purchasing Gardner’s Drug Store. Shortly after,
Turner joined the faculty of the Raabe College of Pharmacy
as the pharmacist of the model pharmacy and developed
the college’s externship program. He was the advisor for
Phi Lambda Sigma, a pharmacy honorary fraternity, and served as treasurer for
the Ohio Pharmacist’s Association and president for the Board of Pharmacy. In
the community, Turner served on the Hardin County Health Board, the Ada Area
Chamber of Commerce and the Liberty Bankshares Board. He received the ONU
Distinguished Alumni Award in 2000.

50 years ago
Lima Hall opened its doors as the new men’s dormitory.
Judy Reed was the president of Panhellenic Council.
The ONU Band was under the direction of Charles B. Hill.
Jay Ganz was the captain of the ice hockey team.
40 years ago
NorthernMemories
1969 1984
Janet Birt was the president of the Women’s Recreation Association.
The Vienna Boys Choir performed on Jan. 21, 1969.
Dave Shuffelton was the editor of The Writ.
Arden “Stretch” Roberson was the head football coach.
1959
25 years ago
Bob Peterson penned the comic strip “For Pete’s Sake.”
The brothers of Phi Mu Delta won the Best Overall Chapter Award from their
national headquarters.
The wrestling team finished the OAC Wrestling Championships with
71.75 points.
Students looked forward to Saga’s Sunday afternoon buffet.
10 years ago
Dodgeball was a popular Greek Week event.
Tunes on the Tundra was held during the weekend of April 24.
Lloyd Butler played the captain in a performance of H.M.S. Pinafore.
Stephanie Newman and Brent Gay received Dankook Awards during Honors Day.
2009 Ohio Northern University Alumni Board
Cheryl (Burcham) Cotner
BA ’68, BSBA ’06
ccotner@thefuturebeginstoday.org
Travis Crum
BSBA ’03
traviscrum@kpmg.com
Jason Duff
BSBA ’05
jduff@communitystorage.com
Jennifer (Ingram) Frommer
President
BSCE ’95
jfrommer@stilsonconsulting.com
Robert Goldman
BSEd ’63, JD ’66
noscaasi@yahoo.com
Scott Greene
BSBA ’90
sgreene02@aol.com
Tonya Hunter
Vice President
BS ’02, JD ’05
tonya.hunter@gmail.com
D. Michael Ingram
BSEd ’68
dingram@woh.rr.com
Amy (Widner) Murray
Secretary
BS ’95
aem88@fuse.net
Allison (Bower) Stinger
BA ’95
astinger@comcast.net
Ranjiv Subramaniam
BA ’00
jivjillian@earthlink.net
Rodney Thompson
BA ’69
rdstr@zoominternet.net
1999
Stacia Wake
BSBA ’86
stacia_wake@hotmail.com
Andrew Wolpert
BSCE ’99
wolp33@hotmail.com
SPRING 2009 17

ClassNotes
This edition of Class Notes includes
information received up to October
27, 2008. If you don’t see your
information in this issue, please
look for it in the next one. We
encourage you to continue sending
us information about what you are
doing, weddings and additions to
your family.
1941
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Elmer Rubin, BSPh, retired in
2002 after 55 years of service as
a pharmacist in both retail and
hospital pharmacy. Prior to his
pharmacy career, Elmer served
39 months in the U.S. Army during
World War II. He resides in South
Euclid, OH.
1947
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Fred Kusta, BSME, and his wife,
La Donna (Sleesman) were
married on the campus of Ohio
Northern University in Alumni Hall
by Dr. Williams in 1942. They
celebrated 66 years of marriage on
October 3, 2008, and they reside in
Vestavia Hills, AL.
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1962
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Jane (Burt) Zimmer, BSEd, retired
from the Pinellas County Florida
school system after 40 years where
she served as an elementary
teacher and guidance counselor.
Jane resides in Clearwater, FL,
with her husband, Leon “Bud,” and
she can be reached at
janezr@tampabay.rr.com
1963
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Jim Christy, BA, retired after 43
years of ministry in the United
Methodist Church (UMC). He spent
the last 14 years as a senior pastor
of Greene Street UMC. Jim and
his wife, Sandra, reside in Piqua,
OH, and they can be reached at
sandc23@sbcglobal.net
1964
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Gerald Capak, BSPh, is the owner
of Osceola Pharmacy in Vero
Beach, FL, where he also resides.
James Novak, BSEd, is retired,
and he resides in Blowing Rock,
NC, with his wife, Joan. He can be
reached at jnovak56@aol.com
1965
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Becky (Lloyd) Hiester, AA,
retired from Ohio Northern
University after 24 ½ years of
service. She resides in Palmetto,
FL, with her husband, Jon, and
she can be reached at
bhiester@wcoil.com
1966
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Harold Muter, BSEd, is a retired
teacher. He and his wife, Luella,
reside in Celina, OH.
1967
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Clayton Born Jr., BA, retired
from Ridgedale Jr. / Sr. High
School in Marion County where
he served as principal for the past
five years. He is now serving in
an interim position at Kenton High
School. Clayton and his wife,
Rena, reside in Marion, OH.
1968
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Joel Weaver, BSPh, received
the Ohio State Dental Association
Achievement Award on
September 19, 2008. He and
his wife, Barbara, reside in
Westerville, OH.
Making Beautiful Music: Marge (Stedcke) Hollinger, BSEd ’48
Sampling of ONU Degrees:
AA associate of arts
A.CIT alumni citation
BA bachelor of arts
BFA bachelor of fine arts
BM bachelor of music
BS bachelor of science
BSBA bachelor of science in business
administration
BSCE bachelor of science in civil engineering
BSCLS bachelor of science in
clinical laboratory science
BSCPE bachelor of science in computer
engineering
BSECE bachelor of science in electrical and
computer engineering
BSEd bachelor of science in education
BSEE bachelor of science in
electrical engineering
BSME bachelor of science in
mechanical engineering
BSMT bachelor of science in medical
technology
BSN bachelor of science in nursing
BSPh bachelor of science in pharmacy
H of F Hall of Fame
Hon. D. honorary degree
JD juris doctorate
LLB bachelor of laws
LLD doctor of laws
LLM master of laws
PharmD doctor of pharmacy
Marge (Stedcke) Hollinger, BSEd ’48, loves making music, and has for as long as she can remember.
“As a child I begged for piano lessons,” she recalls. She was in the sixth grade when her parents let her
begin piano. That was just the start. She sang in her high school choir and in her church choir in Celina and
accompanied the boy’s glee club in high school.
Today, she is in her 53rd year as a member of the choir at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lima, Ohio,
and still plays piano once a month for early services, plus an occasional grand piano duet or piano-organ duet.
“That’s still keeping my mind active,” she laughs.
In between, she shared her love of music with students in the Ada and Elida school districts as a teacher
and raised three sons with her late husband Henry C. Hollinger, BSCE ’49. Two of their sons, Bruce A.
Hollinger, BSCE ’75, and Rev. Mark S. Hollinger, BSPH ’79, are also ONU graduates.
Her husband, who served Lima and Allen County, Ohio, in professional capacities, was a member of
ONU’s Board of Trustees for 17 years. “Those were wonderful years,” she says.
Although she first considered attending another college, she has strong family ties to ONU. Her sister
and her sister’s husband are both ONU grads, as well as two of their three sons. “My grandfather attended the
normal school for a short time, so we have a lot of tradition there,” she adds.
Hollinger came to ONU during World War II when there were few students and there was a strong
possibility the University would close. “The professors stayed on without pay during the war,” she explains.
“I had marvelous professors. They certainly prepared me well for the future.”
While she continues the travel she enjoyed with her husband – most recently, she visited France and enjoyed a trip to Peru to see the Incan city of
Machu Picchu – music is still her first love.
“Music has always been a part of my life,” she says. “When I sit down at the piano or when I sing, I think of nothing else. It’s just complete relaxation
and forgetting all your worries and concerns.”
She also plays in the church’s bell choir and in the past sang with the Lima Civic Chorus, the Symphony Chorus and the Lima Madrigal Singers.
“It’s fun making music with other people,” she says.

University President: Jack R. Ohle, BA ’69
Jack R. Ohle, BA ’69, has become the 16th president of Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn.
The oldest Lutheran college in Minnesota, Gustavus Adolphus was founded in 1862 by Swedish
immigrants and is named for Swedish King Gustav II Adolf. The private liberal arts college has an
enrollment of 2,600 and is known for strong science, writing, music, athletic, study-abroad and servicelearning
programs.
Ohle took office July 1, 2008. At inauguration ceremonies on Oct. 3, 2008, Ohio Northern University
representatives included professor Terry D. Keiser, BS ’64, professor of biological sciences and chair of
the department of biological and allied health sciences, and William L. Robinson, BSEd ’61, Hon. D. ’05,
H of F ’05, executive assistant to the president. Keiser and Robinson are friends, former colleagues and
fraternity brothers of Ohle.
“Having Bill and Terry at the inauguration was just fantastic,” Ohle said.
After receiving his undergraduate degree in social work from ONU, Ohle went on to graduate work at
Hamma School of Theology in Springfield, Ohio. He earned his master of arts degree in higher education
administration from Bowling Green State University and holds an honorary doctor of divinity degree from
Wartburg Theological Seminar in Dubuque, Iowa.
Before accepting the presidency of Gustavus Adolphus, Ohle spent 10 years as president of
Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. While there, he oversaw a $90 million capital campaign and $104 million in capital improvements, which
included the construction of a state-of-the-art center for wellness, a new science building and a new student center. The endowment doubled, 21
full-time faculty members were added and the student body became larger and more diverse.
Prior to his tenure at Wartburg, Ohle served at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, first as vice president for institutional advancement and
then as senior vice president for external affairs and secretary to the university. He was also vice president for advancement at Nebraska Wesleyan
University and Ohio Northern’s director of alumni affairs and assistant development director.
Ohle is the third most senior president of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Colleges and Universities. He has chaired
the executive committee of the Council of Presidents of ELCA Colleges and Universities, the Lutheran Educational Conference of North America
(LECNA) and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
1969
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Robert Klingensmith, BSME, is a
teacher for Rocklin Unified School
District in Rocklin, CA. He and his
wife, Cindy (Caplinger), BSEd,
reside in El Dorado Hills, CA.
George Wallot, BSEE, is a
systems design engineer for
Boeing Co. He and his wife,
Patricia, reside in Harbor City, CA.
1970
...................................................
Frank Garofalo, BSEd, retired in
June 2007 as a teacher, coach
and department chair of Mt. Morris
Schools where he holds the record
for most wins of any coach. He is
a member of the Michigan High
School Football Coaches Hall of
Fame, and he is presently the
defensive football coordinator at
Powers Catholic High School in
Flint, MI. Frank resides in Flushing,
MI, and he can be reached at
fgarofalo@att.net
Cheryl (Plotner) Williams, BA,
and Carlton Williams were married
October 4, 2008, and they reside
in Marion, OH. Cheryl is a retired
teacher.
1971
...................................................
David Bondor, BA, is a risk
control representative for Travelers
Insurance in San Antonio, TX,
where he and his wife, Mary, also
reside.
1972
...................................................
Joseph Roof, BA, is a regional director for
National Student Clearinghouse. He and
his family reside in DeLand, FL.
1973
........................................................
Christopher Geib, BA, is a project
engineer for SAIC in Beavercreek, OH. He
and his wife, Ella, reside in Huber Heights,
OH.
Robert Krzys, BSPh, is a head pharmacist
for CVS in Dublin, OH. He and his wife,
Patti Klinger, reside in Powell, OH.
Alison (Taylor) McNamara, BA, is an
electronic services librarian for Bingham
McCutchen LLP. She and her husband,
Tom, reside in Silver Spring, MD.
1974
........................................................
Charles De Monaco, JD, was named one
of The Best Lawyers in America. He and
his wife, Carrie, reside in Library, PA.
Dale Snyder, BSEE, is vice president of
Rockwell Automation. He and his wife,
Deborah, reside in Painesville, OH.
1975
........................................................
Marcia Schettler, BSPh, is a clinical
pharmacist for UH-CMC Carey Special
Immunology Unit in Cleveland, OH. She
and her husband, John Wilson, reside in
South Euclid, OH.
Jeffrey Seward, BA, JD ’87, is a senior
vice president and attorney for Marshall &
Ilsley Trust Company N.A. in Maitland, FL.
He and his family reside in Apopka, FL.
Fo r r e s e rvat i o n s,
p l e a s e c a l l
1-866-713-4513
the inn
www.onu.edu/inn
Friends and family gathered to reminisce about Dr. Ron Weber, longtime
friend and colleague. Pictured from left to right: Myrna McCurdy, BA ’66, Robert
McCurdy, BSPh ’65, PharmD ’96, Bill Robinson, BSEd ’61, Hon. D. ’05, H of F ’05,
Gretchen Robinson, Judy Watts, Dr. Weber’s daughter, and Connie Coates,
Dr. Weber’s daughter, Ellen Wilson, Ann Donnelly, BA ’99, Father Dan Millisor.
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1976
........................................................
Peter Bigelow, BA, was elected to
the Board of Directors of Brookfield
Engineering Labs of Middleboro,
MA. He also serves on the Board of
Directors of Record Journal Publishing
Co. in Meridan, CT. He is the president
and CEO of IMI Inc., and he resides in
Darien, CT, with his family.
Willian Neidert Jr., BSPh, is the owner
of Neidert Chiropractic Inc., in North
Canton, OH. He and his family reside
in Uniontown, OH.
1977
........................................................
Robert Corcoran, JD, is the president
of the New Jersey Chapter of the
American Academy of Matrimonial
Lawyers. He and his family reside in
Harrington Park, NJ.
Douglas Dariano, BSCE, returned
from an eight-month recall to active
duty on February 14, 2008. He served
with the Second Marine Expeditionary
Force to rebuild infrastructure in the
Al Anbar of Iraq. Douglas resides in
Perrysburg, OH.
Tim DeWeese, BA, is a systems
engineer for Emerson Climate
Technologies in Sidney, OH, where he
and his wife, Cleonda, also reside.
1978
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Dayna (Collins) Boone, BA, is a
vocational evaluator/counselor for
YAI/RCALD in West Nyack, NY. She
and her husband, Stephen, reside in
Montebello, NY.
Anita Cook, BA, is the owner of
Maestro Graphics. She resides in
Bluffton, OH.
Ronald Croissant, JD, is a senior vice
president, investments for Wachovia
Securities. He and his wife, Kathleen,
reside in Westlake, OH.
Denise (Johnson) Justice, BA,
was sworn in as the president of the
International Correctional Education
Association in July 2008. She is an
assistant superintendent for the Ohio
Department of Rehabilitation and
Correction in London, OH. Denise
resides in Grove City, OH, with her
family, and she can be reached at
denise.justice@odrc.state.oh.us
1979
........................................................
Steve Brooks, JD, is the director
of compensation in the Human
Resources Department at the
University of Cincinnati. He resides in
Batavia, OH.
Greg Miller, JD, retired as the United
States Attorney for the Northern
District of Florida. He joined Beggs
and Lane RLLP as a partner in their
newly opened office in Tallahassee, FL,
where he also resides. Greg practices
in the areas of securities litigation,
complex civil litigation, and white collar
criminal defense.
20 OHIO NORTHERN ALUMNI JOURNAL
Down Under with the Chiles
It’s summer in Queensland, Australia, and a
long way from ONU’s Tundra. While Chris, BSEE
’82, and Beth Ann (Brown) Chiles, BA ’82, are
enjoying the beach, rather than snow, they have
not forgotten how their time at ONU made it all
possible.
It was ONU that provided Chris with the solid
engineering foundation and Beth Ann with a social
worker’s outlook. And it was in the English Chapel
that Chris and Beth Ann exchanged their wedding
vows in July 1982. Like several generations of their
families, ONU is a big part of their lives.
The move Down Under is just the latest in a
career in which Chris has applied his engineering
knowledge in a variety of settings. After five years
active duty in the Navy, where he was an instructor
for officers and enlisted men at the Navy Nuclear
Power School in Orlando, Fla., he took a position
with Corning Glass as senior equipment engineer
and facilities engineer at Greenville, Ohio. That
was followed by moves to Monaca, Pa., where he
was manager of product and process development
for Anchor Hocking Glass, a Newell company; to
Freeport, Ill., where he was engineering manager
for Newell at the window furnishings plant;
Mundelein, Ill., as plant manager of Intercraft
Burnes; and Statesville, N.C., as plant manager
with Intercraft Burnes.
After three years in North Carolina, he started
his own company (which he sold in 2002) and then
a second business in Lexington, N.C. In 2006, he
Marsha (Monroe) Pippenger,
BFA, has been very active since
graduation. She received a master
of humanities degree, taught art
history at Wright State University
and studio art at Kettering College
of Medical Arts, and partnered with
five other artists in ownership of
Conversation Pieces, A Gallery
of Fine Art and Fine Craft. She is
accredited as a teaching artist by
the John F. Kennedy Center for the
Performing Arts, and she continues
to create and exhibit her own
artwork. She is currently the gallery
director of the Diane Kidd Gallery
of Art at Tiffin University and a
resident artist with The Muse Machine
in Dayton, OH, where she and her
husband, Alan, BS ’79, also reside.
Her latest work can be viewed at
www.pippengerart.com
Tracy Wilson, BA, and his wife, Dina,
are proud to announce the academic
success of their twin daughters, Allison
and Kate. Allison graduated with
honors in May 2008 from New York
University. Kate graduated with honors
in December 2008 from The Ohio State
University. The Wilson family resides
in Lexington, SC, and they can be
reached at twilson77@sc.rr.com
In June 2008, Chris took the position as
general manager of mill operations for
all of Colonial Sugar Refining (CRS) sugar
mills, and he and Beth Ann moved to
North Queensland, Australia. With CRS,
Chris says, he has the opportunity to use
the basic fundamentals of engineering
to help improve the overall profitability
of the mills.
accepted a position as vice president of operations with Assa Abloy in Mason City, Iowa.
In June 2008, Chris took the position as general manager of mill operations for all of Colonial Sugar
Refining (CRS) sugar mills, and he and Beth Ann moved to North Queensland, Australia.
CRS has been in operation since 1855, operates sugar mills in Australia and New Zealand, and
produces most of the sugar and associated products used in the two nations.
With CRS, Chris says, he has the opportunity to use the basic fundamentals of engineering to help
improve the overall profitability of the mills.
Beth Ann is a “trailing spouse” but still makes use of her social work education.
“This move to Australia, by far, is the most exciting thing for both of us,” says Beth Ann. “If you had told
us a year ago that we would be living in Australia, on a beach, we would have thought you were crazy. God
has blessed us so much over the years, and this is just another example of His goodness, and we are living
each day to the fullest as we explore our new country. We are probably both most proud of our sons, Micah
and Aaron, who have grown into fine young men. If we can leave nothing else behind when we are gone, we
are happy that we have been able to raise two fine sons who will make positive contributions to society.”
1980
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Kalvin Kampfer, BSPh, is a staff
pharmacist for Wal-Mart in Massillon, OH.
He resides in Magnolia, OH.
Marcus Wolf, JD, authored and
published the novel, ONE LIE. The Web
site, www.oneliebymarcus.com, will allow
viewers to read the first six pages of
the novel. A life member of the National
Registries Who’s Who, Marcus is
featured in several publications, including
Who’s Who Among American Attorneys,
Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in
the World. Marcus is an attorney, and he
resides in Mansfield, OH, with his family.

Homecoming 2008 showcased true Northern pride by dedicating its theme to ONU’s mascot, the polar bear.
“Come Home to Polar Bear Nation” welcomed alumni, friends and students of all generations and captured the
spirit of Ohio Northern University.
The annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place on Friday evening, and six individuals were honored
for their athletic accomplishments. Saturday was packed with exciting activities, including the Stephanie Spielman Walk/
Run for Breast Cancer, a jewelry-making session, college open houses, the dedication of the Eugene N. Hanson Reading Room, athletic
events and Homecoming parade on Main Street.
The tailgate picnic at Dial-Roberson Stadium is growing each year! All five colleges and
student and community organizations gathered under a tent with various displays. Such
displays included class reunion areas, special foam paw and bandana giveaways, and a robot
that served ice cream! Carnival rides, cotton candy and face painting remained open as the
football team defeated Marietta.
As the day came to a close, the new Alumni House, located at 115 W. Lima Ave., provided
an open house and alumni jazz band concert for all alumni. To cap off the evening, a balloon
glow was held on the Tundra, and fireworks provided the backdrop. A Micky Dolenz concert
at the Freed Center allowed us to bid farewell to Homecoming 2008. As alumni and friends
prepared to head home, the annual sweethearts brunch on Sunday morning afforded one
more opportunity for fellowship and a chapel service blessed the travels of all guests.
ONU Hall Of fame
The 2008 Ohio Northern University Athletic Hall of Fame members
gather after their induction ceremony. From left are Nick Bertke, BS ’97,
Cari (Treisch) Bahmer, BA ’98, Ed Miklavcic, BSME ’76, Cary (Gunning)
Hartness, BSPh ’98, and Stan Reineke, BS, BSBA ’88.
Cari (Treisch) Bahmer,
BA ’98
Bahmer graduated from ONU
in 1998 with her degree in elementary
education. As a volleyball player, she
earned All-America honors and was
voted All-OAC three different seasons.
In 1997, Bahmer was named OAC
Player of the Year. She currently ranks
first on ONU’s all-time block solos list
with 162. A high jumper in track and
field, Bahmer was a three-time OAC
Champion between both indoor and
outdoor competitions.
She was a six-time national qualifier
for the NCAA Championships in
high jump and held the school record
upon graduation, clearing a height of
5-7. Bahmer has continued her volley-
ball career as a coach.
She and her husband, Michael,
live in Coshocton, Ohio, with their
two children.
Nicholas Bertke, BS ’97
Bertke graduated from Northern
in 1997 with a BS in health and
physical education. Bertke was a fouryear
letterwinner for the Ohio Northern
men’s basketball team and played
a major role in the 1992-93 National
Championship season as a freshman.
He was Second Team All-America
and received the Gregory Award for
most outstanding player in the OAC
his senior season in 1995-96. Following
his college career, Bertke started
playing professionally in Japan in
March 1997 for the OSG Phoenix, located
in Ichinomiya, where the he was
known as “The Dunker” by the fans.
In 2008, Bertke was named the
Western Buckeye League Coach of the
Year for his performance at Shawnee
High School. He and his wife, Monique,
live in Lima, Ohio, with their three children.
Cary (Gunning) Hartness,
BSPh ’98
Hartness graduated from the Raabe
College of Pharmacy in 1998.
She was a six-time OAC swimming
champion, finishing first in the 50 free,
100 free and 200 free in both 1994 and
1995. After the 1993-94 season, she was
awarded the OAC Inspirational Award
for her performance. Hartness was All-
OAC for three straight seasons and was
dubbed the OAC Most Outstanding
Swimmer in 1995.
Presently, she is a staff pharmacist
at the Eastgate Kroger Pharmacy in
Cincinnati, Ohio. She resides in Batavia,
Ohio, with her husband, Jim, and their
two children.
Edward Miklavcic, BSME ’76
Miklavcic earned his BSME in mechanical
engineering in 1976. Miklavcic
played for Ohio Northern’s baseball team
from 1973-76, holding the titles of First
Team District IV All-American, First Team
All-OAC and Northern’s MVP.
The 2008 Homecoming Court attendants
pose before the Homecoming Parade.
Miklavcic was also team captain as a
senior in 1976.
His 1974 team competed on the NCAA
Division II level and participated in both the
Midwest regional and World Series tournaments.
Miklavcic retired from Northrop Grumman
where he was a flight operations engineer.
He and his wife, Kathryn, reside in Willoughby,
Ohio. They have a twenty-two year
old son, Thomas.
Stanley Reineke, BS, BSBA ’88
Reineke earned his degree from ONU
in marketing and industrial technology in
1988. He lettered all four years in basketball
at Northern. Reineke is now currently 10th on
ONU’s all-time scoring list with 1,417 points.
At one point, Reineke made 41 consecutive
free throws during the record-breaking season,
while his percentage ranked him second in the
nation that year and still holds as an ONU
single-season record.
He was named team MVP for the
1986-87 and 1987-88 seasons. During those
same years, Reineke was selected First Team
All-OAC twice and First Team All-District
once.
He capped off his senior season by being
named Honorable Mention All-America
I 1988. For his career, Reineke ranks in the
top 15 in 10 categories and top 10 in seven
categories.
He currently is the sales and marketing
manager at Pax Products Inc. in Celina,
Ohio, and resides in New Knoxville, Ohio,
with his wife, Susan, and their three children.
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[1] Bill Robinson, BSED ’61, H of F ’05, Hon. D. ’05,
executive assistant to the president, poses with
Jim Patsiavos, BSPh ’53, with the Distinguished
Alumni Award.
[2] A polar bear-themed car entered the Homecoming
Parade!
[3] Homecoming King and Queen Richard Ewane, a
junior from Silver Spring, MD, and Esther Poletta,
a junior from West Unity, OH, are all smiles after
being crowned during halftime.
[4] Children wore “Klondike’s Crew” T-shirts to
support our beloved polar bear mascot, Klondike.
[5] A gorgeous fireworks display capped off
Homecoming 2008.
[6] Members of the alumni band march in the
Homecoming Parade.
[7] Cheryl (Burcham) Cotner, BSBA ’68, and Bob
Goldman, BSEd ’63, JD ’66, proudly wear bright
orange beanies.
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[8] The fifth-annual Sweethearts Brunch welcomed
several little “bear cubs” this year.
[9] Alumni and friends created a special piece of
keepsake jewelry during Homecoming 2008.
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4 5
[10] Members of the Technology Department displayed
a robot that could create and serve ice cream at the
Homecoming tailgate.
[11] Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity brothers, Bob Brenner,
BSEd ’62, and Don Brouse,
BSEd ’62, reminisced during
Homecoming Weekend.
The brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon sponsored a balloon glow on the Tundra.

Golden GoldenYears Years
Golden Years
Pictured from left to right: Row 1 – John Souders,
George Snyder, Russ Bunger, Howard Jones, Jack
Fasold Row 2 – Phillis (Leininger) Snyder, Sue
Bunger, Ellie (Hoffman) Jones, Judy Daniels
1963
Pictured from left to right: Row 1 – Georgiana
(Neel) Brouse, BSEd, Kay (Wolfsberger) Wonder,
Charlene (Nieb) Eredics, Pam (Burnam) Brenner,
“Whitey” Thompson, Bob Goldman, Phyllis (Black)
Gossel, Judy (Gundrum) Dickerson
Row 2 – Esther (Matz) Avadakov,
Don Wallick, Jim Burke, Wayne
Warren, Adele Jones, Mary (Lucas)
Howell Row 3 – Bob Eredics, William
Smittle Row 4 – Tom Gossel, Charles
Holcombe, Don Beal, Bob Anania
1968
Pictured from left to right: Row
1 – Cheryl (Burcham) Cotner, Tom
Harris, Sharon (Phillips) Hammond,
Bonnie (Herrell)
Leszkowicz, Bill
Robinson Row
2 – Jim Pile, Mike
Ingram, Elaine
(Heckler) Ingram,
Janet Thatcher-
Davids, Frank (Tom)
Miller, Steve Fox
’83
1973
Pictured from left
to right: Gloria
(Worthington)
Franklin, Sandy
(Leuthold) Snyder, Nancy (Wood) Allison, Linda
(Schultz) Scheuerman
Sunset on ONU’s campus.
Photo: Ken Colwell
’63
’73
’88
’68
’78
’93 ’98 ’03
1978
Pictured from left to right: Row 1 –
Pam (Garber) Cook, Jeff Schulman,
Anita Cook Row 2 – Kathy Denison, Patti (Ream)
Phillips Row 3 –
Brad Kuchan, Craig Arensman, Jim Denney
1983
Pictured from left to right: Edward Corley,
Faith (Best) Kneale, Jim Kneale,
Pat (Bowden) Fernandes, Nancy
(Quattrocchi) Sandford,
Kevin Court, Ben Stahler
1988
Pictured from left to right: Row 1 – Lynette (Amicone)
Mattis, Mindy (Kiser) Benjamin,
Barb Hitchcock, Jodi Hyvarinen, Mike Hutchinson, Row
2 - Brad Shell, Cindy Germann Gerken, Kris Cox,
Matthew DiSanto, David Schaller, Larry Conrad
1993
Pictured from left to right: Row 1 – Von Osche, Brit
Rowe, Karen (Dunlap) Giambattista, Vernon Neeley,
Thomas Giambattista Row 2 – Kim (Alley) Boulton,
Ralph Chamberlein, Greg Fetters, Todd Robinson
1998
Pictured from left to right: Woody Fox, Amy
(Guthrie) Junkins, Mary Riley, Jim Hartness,
Cary (Gunning) Hartness
2003
Pictured from left to right: Row 1 – Susan
Slater, Jim Cornett, Travis Crum
Row 2 – Stephanie Spirer, Emily (LeVan)
Cornett, Angela Allen-Crum
Row 3 – Cheryl Snyder
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Learning to Heel: Lynne (Miller) Scott, BSBA ’88
Are dogs and humans all that different? Lynne (Miller) Scott, BSBA ’88, kennel-owner and
inspirational writer, doesn’t think so.
Working with four-legged clients, she sees the same kind of behaviors she sees in herself
and others.
This insight, and dealing with the debilitating illness and loss of her husband, Darren
Scott, BS ’87, H of F ’97, led Lynne to write her first book, Dingo Devotionals: Learning to Heel,
published in 2007.
After her husband’s diagnosis with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, the Scotts
took some time off in Florida before moving back to the Ada area and a country home with a
pond, open fields and a kennel.
“I’d go out to the kennel and see a behavior in a dog and say, ‘I do the same thing!’ It’s
embarrassing,” Lynne laughs.
She’d share her insights with her husband, and she admits, “We were struggling with our
faith and everything we were going through.”
For example, she recalls one dog that refused to cooperate with the trainer and continued to
push and nudge its owner until the trainer overcame the dog’s resistance. “The dog flipped out,” she
recalls. “But in about 20 seconds, it stopped and the trainer could take it through the entire drill.”
“It was the idea that ‘you’re not in control.’ I watched this and decided that this is how I’d been
toward God: annoyed and bugging Him, not willing to go accept the situation. I was fighting it, which I think is normal, but I had to see it in a larger context.”
While her husband, the 1987 Division III National Wrestling Champion in his weight class, “was not the most reflective person,” she says, “he would
come in from mowing the lawn and offer some new perspective. It was always in ways we could relate. For me it was with dogs.”
Darren died July 26, 2003, at the age of 39. It took Lynne some time to decide to share the perspectives they had gained.
“When you’ve suffered a great deal, and if you manage to fight through and learn something that might be interesting to other people, you should
share it,” she believes.
“So many people helped me because they had gone through their own pain. I realized how vital it was when one of my friends passed away, and I
started thinking about how much we need other people.”
So, in April 2007, she began writing her devotional, following the dog trainer’s obedience steps as her outline and adding insights from her dog
Foster (the dingo), and her kennel clients. She ended with an essay about Darren and his determination to “wrestle up,” competing above his weight
class to make himself better.
The book is self-published through AuthorHouse, a move Lynne, as a savvy business graduate, chose because she knew kennel clients, friends
and family would be interested, and she wasn’t as concerned with big sales of a larger market and the hoops necessary to court a major publisher. The
book is available by contacting Lynne at dingodevotionals@yahoo.com or visiting www.dingodevotionals.com
1981
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John Ferrero Jr., JD, is the president
of the Stark County Bar Association.
He resides in Massillon, OH, where he
is a law director and county prosecutor.
Cliff Harbour, JD, is an associate
professor in the College of Education
at the University of Wyoming. He and
his wife, Suzanne Clark, reside in Fort
Collins, CO.
1982
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Jeff Foland, BA, is an operations
manager for Settlemyre Industries
Inc., in Clarksville, OH, where he
and his family also reside.
Tim Forsthoefel, BSPh, is a
national director-institutional
markets for Ortho-McNeil-Janssen
Pharmaceuticals Inc. He recently
met with representatives in Japan
to discuss pharmaceutical business
trends in the U.S. Tim resides in
Pipersville, PA, with his family, and
he can be reached at timforst@
verizon.net
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1983
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Michele (Schultz) Alfieri-Causer, JD,
is a principal at BioEnergy Consulting
in Smethport, PA, where she and her
family also reside.
Denise (Brown) Childs, BSPh, is
a pharmacy manager for Wal-Mart
Pharmacy in Ashtabula, OH. She and
her family reside in Conneaut, OH.
Doreen Horn, BS, is a student
assistance facilitator for Marietta City
Schools and a counselor/prevention
specialist for EVE Inc. She resides in
Marietta, OH, with her husband, Art
Varner. Doreen can be reached at
horndor@juno.com
Kayleen Weinman-Clute, BA, is
a pediatric nurse practitioner with
Dr. Alice Tanner. She practices
integrative pediatric medicine with a
specialization in assisting patients with
natural and dietary management of
ADHD, neurodevelopment disorders,
asthma, allergies and digestive illness.
She is pursuing a two-year continuing
education program in the role of
herbal medicine in children and adult
health. Kayleen resides in Severna
Park, MD, with her family.
1984
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Ned Hark, JD, received the
Pennsylvania Bar Associates
Special Achievement Award on
June 5, 2008. He is a member
of the Law Offices of Howard M.
Goldsmith P.C. in Philadelphia,
PA, where he and his family also
reside.
Laird Lile, JD, is the Florida Chair
of the American College of Trust
and Estate Counsel. He and his
family reside in Naples, FL.
Todd Nesbit, BSPh, received
his MBA in medical services
management from The Johns
Hopkins University in May 2008.
He is an associate director for
The Johns Hopkins Hospital in
Baltimore, MD. Todd and his wife,
Suzanne (Amato), BSPh ’84,
reside in Bel Air, MD, with their
children. The Nesbit family can be
reached at tnesbit@jhmi.edu
Thomas Sanguigni, BSBA, is the
CEO of Sanguigni Pasta Co., in
Snowflake, AZ, where he and his
wife, Christine (Saxe), BSPh ’86,
reside with their son.
Upcoming Events
May 1
Columbus Area Alumni
Event at Muirfield
May 3
Cleveland Alumni Event
at the Ritz Carlton
May 29-31
Alumni Weekend
June 2009
Washington, D.C.
Family Day/Night (TBD)
June 16
Cincinnati, OH
Reds Game
June 6
Chicago, IL
White Sox Game
July 16
Columbus Clippers Game

1985
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Jeffrey Borowy, BSCE, became the first
commodore of the U.S. Navy’s newest
Seabee Unit, the 25th Naval Construction
Regiment in Gulfport, MS, where he and
his wife, Deborah, also reside. Jeffrey
can be reached at jeff.borowy@navy.mil
Todd Fowler, BA, was elected
president of the Ohio Medical Group
Management Association. He is an
assistant administrator for Holzer Clinic
in Jackson, OH, where he and his
family also reside.
Michael Holland, BSEE, is the director
of sales, North America, for ARM Inc.,
in Sunnyvale, CA. He resides in San
Francisco, CA.
Laura Mandos, BSPh, is an associate
professor of clinical pharmacy and
assistant dean of pharmacy programs
at the University of Sciences in
Philadelphia, PA. She is a 2008-09
fellow of the AACP Leadership Fellows
Program. Laura resides in Boothwyn, PA.
Cindy (Ziegman) Stafford, BSBA, is a
finance director for the City of Oakwood in
Oakwood, OH. She and her family reside
in Dayton, OH, and she can be reached at
kscsford10@aol.com
1986
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Greg Fehribach, JD, received the
Distinguished Barrister Award from
The Indiana Lawyer. He and his family
reside in Indianapolis, IN.
Carol (Applegate) Kline, BSBA, is
an executive vice president and chief
information officer for TeleTech. She and
her family reside in Castle Rock, CO.
Charlotte (Bohner) Luchak, JD, and
her family reside in Eagles Mere, PA.
She can be reached at cluchak@epix.net
1987
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Jeffery Makeever, BSEE, is chairman
of the Intellectual Property Department
for Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren in
Rockford, IL, where he and his family
also reside. In addition to his duties as
chairman, he serves as the managing
shareholder of the Rockford Office.
Jeffrey Seward, JD, BA ’75, is a senior
vice president and attorney for Marshall &
Ilsley Trust Company N.A. in Maitland, FL.
He and his family reside in Apopka, FL.
1988
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Richard Betz, JD, is a family court
master for Lehigh County. He and his
wife, Mandy, reside in Emmaus, PA.
David Campbell, BA, is the athletic
director for Dexter Consolidated Schools
in Dexter, NM, where he also resides.
Mike Hutchinson, BS, is a DC-8 first class
officer for ASTAR AirCargo in Wilmington,
OH. He resides in Lebanon, OH.
1990
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Robert Boyer, JD, was elected to the
Venango County Court of Common
Pleas and was sworn into office in
January 2008. He and his wife, Leslie,
reside in Franklin, PA.
Darrell Clay, BSEE, is an electrical
engineer/power transformer specialist
for American Electric Power in Lima,
OH. He and his wife, Michelle
(Turkish), BS ’90, reside in Ada, OH,
with their children. Darrell can be
reached at dmclay5@watchtv.net
John Moughler, BSBA, is the vice
president of sales for Wearwell in
Smyrna, TN. John and his wife, Karin
(Fraizer), BSBA ’91, reside in Franklin,
TN, and they can be reached at
jmoughler@msn.com
The James F. Dicke College
of Business
Administration
Career Fair
Friday, Oct. 9, 2009
A great chance for business administration alumni
returning for Homecoming 2009 to:
Recruit the nation’s top business students
Screen and interview current students and alumni from
the Dicke College of Business Administration
Interact with past business professors
Represent your company and promote your Polar Bear pride
For more information, contact Matt Lambdin, director of experiential learning at The James
F. Dicke College of Business Administration, at 419-772-2609 or m-lambdin@onu.edu
Co-sponsored by: Alumni Affairs, Career Services, and the DCBA.
Your Legacy:
A Gift Today
A Gift Tomorrow
Bequests are a significant source of Ohio
Northern’s financial support. Your bequest to
ONU helps to ensure Northern’s continued
strength and academic excellence.
Join the hundreds of ONU alumni and friends
who have provided for Northern.
Support Ohio Northern, where choices of a
lifetime are made.
The staff of the Office of Gift Planning is available to consult with you or
your advisors about planned-giving opportunities at ONU. For further
information, please contact Ken Block, executive director of development:
Ohio Northern University
Office of Gift Planning
525 S. Main St.
Ada, OH 45810
Michael Shavel, JD, is of counsel in the
New Jersey office of Spector Gadon &
Rosen P.C. He resides in Newton, PA.
J. Emmanuel Santa Teresa, JD, is a
lieutenant colonel in the United States
Air Force. He was deployed twice in
support of Operations Iraqi Freedom
and Enduring Freedom, and his
current position requires him to travel
throughout the Pacific Air Forces.
Kristin (Weiss) Keyes, BA, and Michael
Keyes were married April 14, 2007. The
couple resides in Royal Oak, MI.
1991
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Tess (Ott) Ewart, BS, received the
2008 Paul DeHart Hurd Award by the
National Middle Level Science Teachers
Association. She and her family reside
in Lodi, OH.
Amy (Maki) Genszler, BA, received
her associate’s degree from Westwood
College Online in paralegal studies. She
is a paralegal for Hersh Law LLC, and
she resides in West Bend, WI, with her
family.
Carol (Snyder) McKay, BS, is the
senior pastor of Lavalette United
Methodist Church in Lavalette, WV,
where she and her family also reside.
Ellen Sprovach, JD, is a partner in
Rosenberg and Sprovach in Houston,
TX, where she and her family also
reside. Ellen is board certified in labor
and employment law, and she can be
reached at ellen@rosenberglaw.com
Phone: 419-772-2008
Toll-Free: 866-ONU-GIVE
E-mail: advancement@onu.edu
www.onu.edu/plangive
1992
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Nicole Barracano, JD, is a child
support hearing specialist for the
Administrative Office of Courts, State of
New Jersey, in Trenton, NJ. She resides
in Hamilton Square, NJ.
Michael Bonnell, BA, resides in
Westerville, OH, and he can be reached
at mbonnell@insight.rr.com
Angela (Sherer) Carver, BA, is a
laboratory instructor for Apollo Career
Center. She and her family reside in
Lima, OH.
Beth Ann Crocker, BM, is a private
music instructor for Studio One of
Circleville in Circleville, OH, where she
also resides.
Mathew Hargett, BSEE, chief engineer
for Honda R & D Americas, received
the 2008 Young Leader and Excellence
Award from the Automotive Hall of Fame
on October 7, 2008. He and his family
reside in Powell, OH.
Dale Lutz, BSCE, is an engineering
manager for Custom Engineering
and Fabrication Inc. He and his wife,
Virginia Kreamer-Lutz, BSPh ’93,
reside in Fort Wayne, IN, with their
children. Virginia is a pharmacist for
Critical Care Systems.
Judith Owen, BA, is the assistant to
the president of Le Moyne College in
Syracuse, NY, where she also resides.
Michelle (Reese) Thomas, BSPh, and
Frank Thomas were married August 2,
2008. The couple resides in Orlando, FL.
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1993
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Jennifer (Mawer) Denny, BA, is the principal
of Olentangy Meadows Elementary in Lewis
Center, OH. Her husband, Jonathan Denny,
BFA ’93, is an executive pharmaceutical
and medical recruiter/manager for Buckman
Enochs & Coss. The couple resides in New
Albany, OH, with their son.
Kelly (Welsh) Greene, BSPh, is a per-diem
pharmacist for RPh on the Go and Comprehensive
Pharmacy Services. Kelly resides in Island Falls,
ME, with her family, and she can be reached at
benandkellygreene@gmail.com
Phil Jenkins, BSME, is a sourcing manager for
GE Healthcare in Waukesha, WI, where he and
his wife, Michelle, also reside.
Virginia Kreamer-Lutz, BSPh, is a pharmacist
for Critical Care Systems in Fort Wayne, IN,
where she and her husband, Dale, BSCE ’92,
reside with their children. Dale is an engineering
manager for Custom Engineering and
Fabrication Inc.
Tricia Nicol, BA, is a membership services
manager for The American Ceramic Society.
She resides in Columbus, OH.
Heather (Tussing) Queen, BSPh, is a staff
pharmacist for Fairfield Medical Center in
Lancaster, OH. She and her family reside in
Amanda, OH, and she can be reached at
queenbee@scpwildblue.com
Sean Riznikove, BS, received a Master of
Science degree in organic chemistry from
UC-Santa Barbara. He is an associate
scientist III for Ricerca Biosciences LLC, and
he resides in Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH.
1994
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Aaron Britt, BSCE, is a senior estimator for
M.A. Mortenseon in Minneapolis, MN, where
he also resides. He is also a player and sevens
coach for the Metropolis Rugby Football Club.
Khadine Byers, BA, is a fifth-grade teacher
for Central College Christian Academy. She
resides in Delaware, OH.
Richard Gastineau, JD, is the president/CEO
and co-founder of ICON Medical Imaging.
He and his wife, Robin, BSPh ’97, reside in
Doylestown, PA.
Christa (Davidson) Steiner, BA, is a
communications officer for The Findlay-
Hancock County Community Foundation in
Findlay, OH. She and her family reside in
Cygnet, OH.
Joe Wyka, BSCE, is chief, engineering
division, Directorate of Public Works for the
United States Army at Fort Carson. He and
his family reside in Colorado Springs, CO.
1995
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Jennifer (Ingram) Frommer, BSCE, is the vice
president of W.E. Stilson Consulting Group LLC,
in Columbus, OH. She and her husband, Mike,
BSCE ’96, reside in Powell, OH, with their sons.
Matt Hiester, BS, is a senior associate with
The Cadmus Group Inc., in Arlington, VA. He
and his family reside in Washington, D.C.
Stacy (Adams) Knipp, BA, is a Spanish
teacher for Union Scioto Local School District
in Chillicothe, OH. Her husband, Kenneth,
BSPh ’95, is a clinical coordinator for Adena
Regional Medical Center. The Knipps reside in
Bainbridge, OH.
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1996
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Chad Foust, BA, is the director of state
grants and scholarships for Ohio Board
of Regents. He resides in Gahanna,
OH.
1997
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Jill Apa, JD, was listed in “Who’s
Who In Law” in Business First. She is
an immigration attorney for Damon &
Morey in Buffalo, NY, where she and
her husband, Michael Deal, JD ’95,
also reside.
Chase Garwood, JD, is the chief
information officist for the National
Protection & Programs Directorate of
the Department of Homeland Security.
His wife, Suzanne (Fay), JD ’97, is
an associate with Venable, LLP. The
Garwoods reside in Arlington, VA, with
their family.
Ryan Molish, BA, is a general
manager for Best Buy. He and his wife,
Jennifer (Shockey), BSBA ’98, reside
in New Cumberland, WV, with their
children.
1998
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Abigail (Birdsey) Burden, BA, is
a placement secretary for Indiana
Wesleyan University where her
husband, David, BA ’96, is an assistant
professor of history. The Burdens
reside in Marion, IN, with their son.
Christine Chase, BA, is a sergeant for
the Perrysburg Police in Perrysburg,
OH, where she also resides.
Jeffrey Davis, BSBA, is a senior staff
accountant for Guardian Industries in
Auburn, IN. He and his wife, Dawn,
reside in Fort Wayne, IN.
Joseph De Pew, JD, is a partner with
Sutherland in Atlanta, GA. He resides
in Fayetteville, GA.
Carrie Kashawlic, BA, was a team
member of the Rotary Club’s Group
Study Exchange to Brazil in May 2008.
Carrie is the director of girl leadership
and service for Girl Scouts of Gateway
Council in Middleburg, FL, where she
also resides.
Mary Beth (Thompson) McKinney,
BA, is an instructional technology
coach for the Beaufort County School
District. She and her husband, Brian,
reside in Bluffton, SC.
William Ryman, BSPh, is a patient
care pharmacist for the Cleveland
Clinic. He resides in Parma, OH.
Stacy (Welch) Shenefield, BSPh,
is a pharmacy manager for Kroger in
Mansfield, OH. She and her family
reside in Cardington, OH.
Clay Siereveld, BS, is a marketing
representative for Kentucky Public
Entity Program Inc. in Edgewood, KY.
He and his wife, Karla (Thobe), BS
’96, reside in Hamilton, OH, with their
children.
Emmy Award Winner: Dorian L. (Barrett)
Thompson, BA ’99
It’s an Emmy for Dorian L. (Barrett) Thompson, BA ’99,
and three of her colleagues at NewsChannel5, the ABC affiliate in
Cleveland! The award is for the series “Cashing in on Kindness,” an
investigative report on who is getting rich off donations that people
thought were helping veterans.
Her position as senior investigative producer for the television
station is just the latest in a career that began at CNN in Atlanta, Ga.
“Shortly after graduation, I moved to Atlanta, Ga., for a job
with CNN. I worked at CNN for 4.5 years, spending the majority of
the time with the shows ‘People in the News’ and ‘CNN Presents,’
the biography series and the documentary series, respectively,”
Thompson says.
She adds, “I married my college sweetheart, Jeremy
Thompson, BSBA ’00, in June 2003. We moved back to
Cleveland in 2004.”
ONU has been an important part of her success, Thompson
says. “I had such an amazing college experience, and everything I
learned in those four years had a profound effect on me.”
She goes on to explain, “The faculty took the time to get to
know me as an individual, and they motivated and challenged
me to find my full potential. They provided hands-on experience
and countless opportunities related to my field of broadcasting.
They also provided connections to ONU alumni and friends of the
University who were always willing to help graduates.”
That’s why she is eager to recommend ONU to potential
students. “First and foremost, the faculty and staff at ONU truly
care about their students, and it shows.”
She says, “The people at ONU foster relationships with all
of their students. To me, that was
invaluable. And you know what?
All those individuals are still there
for me today. You’re not forgotten
once you leave campus.”
So what comes next in her
career? “In my current job, I
have the opportunity to expose
wrongdoing, government waste,
etc. If I can play a small role in
making things right, I’d like to
continue working on the types of
stories that help people and make
a difference,” Thompson says.
To see her award-winning
report, go to www.newsnet5.com/
news/14535301/detail.html

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Miller/
Thompson
Wedding
Proud groomsmen pose
with several ONU alumnae
at the wedding of Tom
and Amanda (Thompson)
Miller, BS ’01. From left, the
bridesmaids were Melissa
(Kennedy) Boswell, BA ’01,
Clare (Forster) Poling, BA ’02,
Stephanie (Allen) Cousino,
BA ’01, and Alisa (Dentinger)
Agozzino, BA ’01.
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SAVE • THE • DATE
1999
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Sarah Bennett, BA, is an adjunct
faculty member of Rhodes State
College in Lima, OH, where she
also resides.
Jason Boyd, BA, is an assistant
attorney general for Ohio Attorney
General’s Office. He resides in
New Albany, OH.
Jennifer Finfera, BS, is a wildlife
biologist for U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service in Columbus, OH. She
resides in Thornville, OH.
Brian Rice, BSME, is a mechanical
engineer for GPD Group in Akron,
OH. He and his wife, Megan
(Matyas), BSPh ’99, reside in
Brunswick, OH, with their children.
Tiffany Schmader, BSECE,
is an operations manager for
MusiChristian.com. She resides in
Spring Hill, TN.
Aaron Vorwerk, BSCE, is a
building design solutions specialist
at D | C | CADD in Irving, TX. As
an expert in building information
modeling (BIM), particularly on
the Autodesk Revit platform,
his responsibilities include
researching, teaching, and
presenting on topics related to
BIM. He and his wife, Amanda,
reside in Fort Worth, TX.
Bernadette Wischmeyer, BM,
is a music teacher at Lake Shore
Public Schools. She resides in
Fraser, MI.
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Denise (Coe) Conway, BSPh, is the
owner of Foster’s Eastwick Pharmacy
in Mt. Vernon, OH, where she and her
husband, Kevin, BSME ’00, reside with
their children. The Conway family can be
reached at kconway@embarqmail.com
Jodi (Herritt) Dreiling, PharmD, is an
emergency room clinical pharmacist for
University of North Carolina Healthcare.
Her husband, Thomas, BA ’98, is a thirdgrade
teacher for Wake County Public
Schools. The Dreilings reside in Cary, NC.
Christina (Leithauser) Griffin, BSPh,
is an assistant pharmacy manager for
Wal-Mart in Springfield, OH, where she
and her family also reside.
Stephanie Jandik, BSBA, is an
attorney for Bricker & Eckler. She
resides in Columbus, OH.
Erin (Laybourne) Sandvick, BA, is
a K-6 math and science teacher for
Kelleys Island School. She and her
family reside in Marblehead, OH.
Crystal Shaffer, BS, is a family medicine/
sports medicine physician for University
Hospitals Medical Practices in Brunswick,
OH. She resides in Medina, OH.
Ranjiv Subramaniam, BA, is a
program manager of client relations
for Corporate Research International
in Findlay, OH, where he and his wife,
Jillian (Rapp), BA ’99, reside with their
children.
2001
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Todd Gilson, BA, is an assistant
professor at Northern Illinois University.
He and his wife, Melissa, reside in
Dekalb, IL.
Pete Grasso, BA, is a managing editor
for Questex Media in Cleveland, OH.
He resides in Avon Lake, OH.
Lucas “Duke” Haugh, BSEE, is a patent
attorney for K & L Gates LLP in Pittsburgh,
PA, where he and his wife, Danielle
(Yurkovich), BA, BS ’00, also reside.
Emily McLaughlin, BS, is an assistant
professor of chemistry at Bard College
in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY. She
resides in Germantown, NY.
Amanda (Thompson) Miller, BS,
and Tom Miller were married June
23, 2007, and they reside in Toledo,
OH. Amanda is a science teacher for
Arlington Local Schools.
Daniel Wagner, PharmD, completed
his ninth trip to Nigeria as a medical
volunteer and team leader with The
World Health Vision. He resides in
Wildwood, PA.
Hanna Wagner, BS, is a mathematics
teacher at Liberty High School in
Henderson, NV. She resides in Las
Vegas, NV.
Marguerite Winslow, BS, completed
a residency in family practice on June
28, 2008. She is currently completing
a fellowship in sports medicine and
is a family practice physician for WW
Knight Family Practice in Toledo,
OH. Marguerite can be reached at
marguerite.winslowmd@promedica.org
2002
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Stuart Chesky, JD, is serving
on Ohio’s Joint Legislative Study
Commission on Most Favored Nation
Clauses in Health Contract. He is a
medical director for KePRO, and he
resides in Vermilion, OH, with his wife,
Trisha.
Dan Faraglia, BS, is the executive
director of Clear Creek Farm. He
resides in Marion, OH.
Brian Iwinski, BSME, is a
maintenance mechanical engineer for
Berg Steel Pipe Corp. He resides in
Panama City Beach, FL.
Tracey Johnson-Kidd, JD, is
employed by Resolvit in Cincinnati,
OH. She and her family reside in
Covington, KY.
Christine (Belna) Lightner, BS, is a
lab scientist for the Ohio Department
of Agriculture. She and her husband,
David, reside in Blacklick, OH.
Dawn Nation, JD, opened her own law
office, Nation Law Office, in Kenton,
OH, where she specializes in the
areas of criminal, family, and juvenile
law. She is also an adjunct instructor
at University of Northwestern Ohio in
Lima, OH.
Michelle (Cooper) Pochopien, BSPh,
and Joseph Pochopien were married
July 10, 2006, in Hawaii, and they
reside in Fort Wayne, IN. Michelle is a
pharmacy manager for Target, and she
was named Target Pharmacist of the
Year for 2007 for Region 100.
Colin Snider, BA, is finishing his
dissertation and working as a clerical
assistant in Columbia University’s
Business Library. He resides in New
York, NY.
Tara (Zyburt) Klofta, BS ’03, and
Josh Klofta, BSBA ’04, were married
June 15, 2008.
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Heather (Phipps) Sunday, JD, and
Eugene Sunday were married August
2, 2008. The couple resides in Dayton,
OH.
Lainie (Guiddy) Wells, BA, and
William “Matt” Wells were married
May 31, 2008. The couple resides in
Morgantown, WV.
Sara Westbrook, BS, graduated from
Rhodes State College, Division of
Nursing. She is a registered nurse at St.
Rita’s Medical Center, and she resides
in Ada, OH.
Nicolette (Ryan) Winner, BA, was
named “Outstanding Volunteer
Administrator” by the Miami Valley
Association of Volunteer Administrators.
She joined the Council on Rural
Services as the RSVP director in August
2008, where she leads a program
that connects people of all ages to
volunteer opportunities within nonprofit
organizations throughout a four-county
service area. Nicolette and her husband,
Adam, reside in Troy, OH.
2003
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Andrew Canham, JD, has been named
ombudsman for students at Texas Tech
University. He resides in Lubbock, TX.
Kyle Davis, BA, is employed by
US Plastics. His wife, Kristin
(Stechschulte), BS ’03, is an IT director
and webmaster for Women’s Health for
Life. The couple resides in Columbus
Grove, OH.
Molly Halligan, BS, is a research
assistant in the area of pediatric cystic
fibrosis at Case Western Reserve
University. She resides in Fairview Park,
OH.
Elaine Holmes, BS, is a small animal
surgery resident at the University of
Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA, where
she also resides.
Bridget Grimme, BSBA, is a nurse
assistant at St. Elizabeth Medical Center
in Edgewood, KY. She resides in Ft.
Mitchell, KY.
Corey Jones, BSCE, and Laura
Frey were married May 17, 2008, in
Charlotte, NC, where they also reside.
Tara (Zyburt) Klofta, BS, and Josh
Klofta, BSBA ’04, were married June
15, 2008. The couple resides in Belle
Center, OH.
Rebecca (Busch) Langdon, BS, is
a software engineer for Computer
Sciences Corporation. Her husband,
Adam, BS ’03, is a software developer
for EDAptive Computing. The Langdons
reside in Bellbrook, OH.
Kristi (Giglio) Marlatt, BSBA, is a
keyboard specialist for Alfred State
College in Alfred, NY. She and her
husband, Brian, PharmD ’04, reside in
Almond, NY, with their daughter.
Kristin (Melillo) Metzger, BSBA, is
an audit manager for William Vaughan
Company. She and her husband, Elliott,
BSCPE ’03, reside in Maumee, OH, with
their son.
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Ken Mortimer, BA, and Abbie Hinz
were married August 16, 2008, and
they reside in Saint Louis, MO. Ken is
a health systems specialist for the St.
Louis VA Medical Center.
Michael Ott, PharmD, is a clinical
coordinator for Erie County Medical
Center. He resides in Buffalo, NY.
Jeremy Rider, BS, is a major account
manager for Verizon Wireless. He
and his wife, Robyn, reside in West
Chester, OH.
Laurie Rivetto, BA, is a 4-H educator
at Michigan State University. She
resides in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI.
Susan Slater, BA, is a public relations
coordinator for the Columbus Speech
& Hearing Center in Columbus, OH.
She resides in New Albany, OH.
Cheryl Snyder, BSBA, is a
purchasing coordinator for Edward C.
Levy Co. in Delta, OH. She resides in
Wauseon, OH, and can be reached at
casnyder81@yahoo.com
Richard Stahl, BA, JD ’06, is an
attorney for the Law Office of Loretta
A. Coyne in Middleburg Hts., OH. He
resides in North Royalton, OH.
Joseph Virant, BA, presented
a session on curricular uses of
collaborative videoconferencing in
San Antonio, TX, at the 2008 National
Education Computing Conference,
which is an international conference
hosted by the International Society of
Technology Education. Joseph is an
instructional technology facilitator for
Katy Independent School District in
Katy, TX. He resides in Houston, TX.
Mark Zanghi, JD, is the president of
the Knox County Bar Association and
an associate with McDevitt, Mayhew
and Malek LPA. He and his family
reside in Mt. Vernon, OH.
Erin (Downey) Zgonc, PharmD, is
a clinical pharmacist for Spartanburg
Regional Hospital System in
Spartanburg, SC. She and her
husband, Tim, reside in Greer, SC.
2004
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David Brown, BA, is an attorney for
David & Young LPA, in Cleveland,
OH. He and his wife, Ashley
(Middelberg), BSCE ’05, reside in
Parma Heights, OH.
Tori Giesler, BA, JD ’08, is employed
by Hawke McKeon & Sniscak LLP,
in Harrisburg, PA. She resides in
Lancaster, PA.
Josh Klofta, BSBA, and Tara
(Zyburt), BS ’03, were married June
15, 2008. The couple resides in Belle
Center, OH.
Kevin Lawson, JD, is the assistant
public defender for the 5th Judicial
Circuit in Ripley, WV. He and his
family reside in Hurricane, WV.
Amy Schuster, BSBA, is a human
resources generalist for Edward
Howard in Cleveland, OH. She
resides in Rocky River, OH.
Duff Receives 2008 William L.
Robinson Young Alumni Award
Jason Duff,
BSBA ’05, is the
recipient of the 2008
William L. Robinson
Young Alumni Award.
The award is
given each year to
an individual who is
committed to Ohio
Northern University,
his/her profession
and the community.
The award is named
in honor of Bill
Robinson, BSEd
’61, Hon. D. ’05, H
of F ’05. Robinson
has served ONU for
more than 50 years in
numerous capacities
and has been a positive influence on countless students and alumni. Duff
was recognized prior to ONU’s Homecoming football game against Marietta.
Duff is an acclaimed speaker, real estate developer and award-winning
entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Community Storage & Properties
Ltd. and COMSTOR Outdoor Advertising Ltd.
While an ONU student, Duff was a member of the Dean’s Advisory
Council, Leaders’ Council, University Singers, Men’s Chorus and the
Northernaires. He also performed in more than 12 Freed Center for the
Performing Arts productions.
As an alumnus, Duff serves on the ONU Alumni Board and The Dicke
College of Business Administration Advisory Board, and he is a visiting
lecturer in entrepreneurship. Additionally, he is the co-founder of the “Be Your
Own Boss” summer business camp for high school students.
Duff has been recognized for his contributions as a real estate developer
and for his role in spearheading revitalization efforts that contributed millions
of dollars in new growth, appreciation and community investment. In 2005,
he was awarded the prestigious Global Student Entrepreneurship Social
Impact Award and was featured in numerous magazines, television and
radio programs. He is also an active keynote speaker for the Extreme
Entrepreneurship Tour, sponsored by Inc. magazine.
Duff currently resides in Columbus, Ohio, where he is writing a book and
creating a foundation to benefit global causes and initiatives.
Betsy Seipel, BA, is the marching
band director for Waynesfield-Goshen
High School in Waynesfield, OH,
where she also resides.
Scott Street, BS, is an athletic
trainer and instructor at West Virginia
Wesleyan College in Buckhannon, WV,
where he also resides.
Stephanie (Gardyza) Weckesser, BS,
and Clinton Weckesser were married
September 9, 2006, and they reside
in Holland, OH. Stephanie graduated
from medical school on June 6, 2008,
and she is currently a pediatric resident
at the University of Toledo Department
of Pediatrics.
Sue Wetzel, JD, is an attorney
with Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
in Columbus, OH. She resides in
Blacklick, OH.
Jason Duff, BSBA ’05, accepts the William L.
Robinson Distinguished Young Alumni Award from
the legendary Bill Robinson, BSEd ’61, Hon. D. ’05,
H of F ’05, executive assistant to the president.
2005
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Matthew Brown, BSBA, is the hospitality
services area manager for Avascend
Healthcare Hospitality. He and his wife,
Megan (Carse), BSBA ’05, reside in
Harrod, OH.
Aaron Drill, BSBA, is an assembly
supervisor for Goodrich Landing Gear in
Cleveland, OH, where he also resides.
Charles DuMond, BSME, is a senior
field engineer for Schlumberger Drilling
& Measurements in Youngsville, LA. He
resides in Lafayette, LA.
Aaron Hoover, BA, and Lindsay
Bosserman were married June 28, 2008, in
Findlay, OH, where they also reside.
Nicholas Huelsman, BA, is a vicar
at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lowden,
IA, where he and his wife, Joy
(Vennekotter), BS ’05, reside with their
son.

Polar Bear
Potpourri
Step in to the spotlight! This is a place to display
mini-classmate reunion photos, special anniversaries,
Ohio Northern memorabilia, awards, personal photography
or your own interesting stories, etc. We look forward to
receiving any and all photos, stories and fun facts you may
want to share with our Polar Bear community.
The Cleveland Indians Alumni Event provided
one of many stops for a group of ONU faculty
and staff who make a road trip each year for
a week to see as many games as they can fit
into their schedule. Pictured are: Jon Smalley,
Harold Putt, Sekhar Momedie, Stewart Graham
and Shane Martin.
Ryan Malany, BA, is a seventh-grade social
studies and language arts teacher for Kenton
Middle School in Kenton, OH, where he also
resides.
Sarah (Cox) Miller, BS, is a visiting library
systems coordinator for the Consortium of
Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois.
She and her husband, Ethan, BSEE ’03,
reside in Urbana, IL.
Marie (Mascari) Ruth, BSME, is a
mechanical engineer for Korda/Nemeth
Engineering. She and her husband,
Matthew, reside in Columbus, OH.
Kim Schiefer, BA, is a sixth-grade math
teacher for Louisa County Public Schools.
She resides in Charlottesville, VA.
Adrienne (Poland) Shonkwiler, BA, is an
account executive for ABC 6 and FOX 28
television in Columbus, OH. She resides in
Westerville, OH, with her husband, Matt, BS ’07.
Katherine Simpson, BA, is a senior
recruiter for Lucas Group. He resides in
Chicago, IL.
Kara (Lewis) Snoke, BA, and David Snoke
were married June 21, 2008, in Fort Wayne,
IN. The couple resides in Raleigh, NC.
Robert Storm, BA, is a city auditor for the
City of Bellefontaine, Ohio, where he also
resides.
Kimberly (Kraemer) Wildermuth, PharmD,
is a staff pharmacist for Rite Aid Pharmacy in
Brockport, NY, where she and her husband,
James, also reside.
The Sigma Phi
Epsilon fraternity
gathered in August
2008 for their annual
golf outing. Alumni,
active brothers and
friends traveled to
Colonial Golfers
Club in Harrod, OH,
for the event.
Andrew Wirick, PharmD, and Camela
(Ricketts), PharmD ’07, were married
December 2, 2006, and they reside in
Scottsdale, AZ. Camela is an executive
pharmacist for Target, and Andrew is a
pharmacist for Frys.
2006
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Keela Bastien, BS, is a paramedic for Wake
County EMS in Raleigh, NC, where she also
resides.
Jamie Butler, PharmD, is a pharmacy
manager for Rite Aid Pharmacy in Bethesda,
MD, where she also resides.
Cory Canan, BM, is the director of music for
New Knoxville Local Schools. He resides in
Covington, OH.
Kristin (Rump) Casebolt, PharmD, is a
clinical pharmacist for Licking Memorial
Hospital in Newark, OH. She and her
husband, Paul, PharmD ’06, reside in
Granville, OH.
Scott Dusenbury, BSME, is a project engineer
for The Brewer-Garrett Company in Middleburg
Heights, OH. He resides in Elyria, OH.
Kathryn (Clouse) Gudorf, BA, is a teacher for
the Marion Local School District. She and her
husband, Daniel, BA ’06, reside in Celina, OH.
Suzanne Hall, BA, is an English teacher at
Lexington High School in Lexington, OH,
where she also resides. She is a color guard
advisor for the Band of Gold.
Greg Miller, JD ’79,
shows us the view
from his new office
in Tallahassee, FL,
across from the
Florida Capital. He is
a partner with Beggs
and Lane.
Kevin Wright,
PharmD ’08,
far right, stands
with MSgt. Albert
Alvarado, medical
admin specialist,
center, and TSgt.
Tony Garcia,
medical technician,
far left.
Amanda (Freeman) Kennedy, BA,
and James Kennedy were married July
7, 2007, and they reside in Fairport
Harbor, OH. Amanda is a social worker
for Lake County Job and Family
Services.
Brandon Koester, BSME, is an
engineer-vehicle structure (CAE)
for Honda R & D. His wife, Jaclyn
(Schroeder), BA, PharmD ’07, is a
pharmacist for Wal-Mart. The Koesters
reside in Marysville, OH.
Victoria Kottman, JD, and Aaron
Eckman were married October
1, 2008. The couple resides in
Washington, D.C.
Robert Luther III, JD, and Nicholas
Gaunce, JD ’07, will publish their
article, “Deliver Us From Evil: Why
Bankruptcy Judges May Properly Rely
on the Free Exercise Clause & RFRA
to Protect Church Property from the
Grasps of Tort-Creditors” in the 43 rd
Volume of the Valparaiso University
Law Review. Robert resides in
Pittsburgh, PA.
Nicholas Mitchell, BM, is a band
director for Miller City-New Cleveland
Schools in Miller City, OH. He resides
in Findlay, OH.
Abby Myers, BA, is a national account
specialist for Newell Rubbermaid. She
resides in Clifton Park, NY.
Ohio Northern University is a
family tradition for many! A pure
example of the Northern lifeline
is shown here during the 2008
Commencement. Front row:
Julie (Hildebrand) Wick, BA ’79,
Doris (Harrison) Hildebrand, AA
’49, and Matthew Wick, current
sophomore. Back row: Donald
Wick, BA ’79, JD ’82, Dale
Hildebrand, JD ’52, and Andrew
Wick, BA ’08.
Carrie (Busch) Myers, BA, and
Scott Myers, BS ’06, were married
October 23, 2007, and they reside in
Paulding, OH. Carrie is a lead teacher
at Ann’s Bright Beginnings Preschool.
Peter Previte Jr., BSBA, is a teacher
for Dan McCarty Middle School. He
resides in Vero Beach, FL.
Sarah (McConnell) Rowland,
BSCE, received the Young Engineer
of the Year Award for 2008 from the
Toledo Section of American Society of
Engineers. She and her husband, Ben,
BSCE ’06, reside in Sylvania, OH.
Richard Stahl, JD, BA ’03, is an
attorney for the Law Office of Loretta
A. Coyne in Middleburg Hts., OH. He
resides in North Royalton, OH.
Anne (Sprang) Stuck, BS, and Clint
Stuck were married June 21, 2008,
and they reside in Kenton, OH. Anne
is pursuing her master’s degree in
occupational therapy at The Ohio
State University.
Daniel Tripp, BS, and Christy
Haddox were married May 31, 2008.
The couple resides in Marion, OH.
Michael Williams, BA, and Katie
(Miklovic), BA ’07, were married June
28, 2008, and they reside in Belpre,
OH. Katie is a mathematics teacher
at Ravenswood, OH, and Michael is a
firefighter/EMT for the City of Marietta.
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ONU
alUmNi
Clubs
The strong bonds of Ohio Northern University remain with us all after we leave the halls of
Northern. Whether you find yourselves in the great Midwest after graduation, or you head for
the sunshine in the south, we encourage you to celebrate your Ohio Northern pride with fellow
alumni and friends in your geographic region. In the coming years, we intend to support the
creation of Alumni Clubs in several areas of our nation. Alumni Clubs in Cincinnati, Columbus,
Chicago and Washington, D.C., have been established as our pilot clubs. If you are interested
in assisting with the formation of an alumni club, please contact Annmarie Baumgartner,
coordinator of alumni clubs, at a-baumgartner.2@onu.edu or 419-772-2759.
More information regarding club activities can be found at www.onu.edu/alumniclubs
Alumni Clubs
Coordinator
Annmarie
Baumgartner has
joined ONU as
the coordinator of
alumni clubs in the
Office of Alumni
Affairs.
Baumgartner
holds a bachelor’s
degree from the
University of
Notre Dame and
most recently was
employed by the
law firm of Balyeat,
Leahy, Daley and
Miller in Lima. Before moving to the area, she served as
the club administrator for the Notre Dame Club of Los
Angeles.
She resides in Lima with her husband, Eric, dean
of the T.J. Smull College of Engineering at ONU, and
their three children, Megan, Luke and Emma.
32 OHIO NORTHERN NORTHERN ALUMNI ALUMNI JOURNAL
COLUMBUS AREA
ALUMNI CLUB:
Stephanie Chalk, BSEE ’06,
president
Columbus alumni and friends
gathered at Dave & Buster’s to
celebrate the formation of the
Columbus Alumni Club! Future
events are being planned.

CINCINNATI AREA
ALUMNI CLUB
Dan Depperman, BSME ’78, president
CHICAGO AREA
ALUMNI CLUB:
Bruce Hammond, BA ’01, president
Alumni and friends gathered at Bar Louie
in Naperville, IL, to enjoy food and conversation
before the Ohio Northern University
Polar Bears took on the North Central
State College Cardinals.
WASHINGTON, D.C., AREA
ALUMNI CLUB:
Brett, BSEE ’86, and Cheri Mason, BA ’86, co-presidents
A “Polar Debate” at Capital City Brewing
featured ONU associate professor of
political science Robert Alexander,
BA ’94. Dr. Alexander provided his views
on “Who will be our next President?”
The Montgomery Inn Boathouse set the stage for “Klondike’s Kitchen,” an evening of
fellowship and philanthropy for the Cincinnati Area Alumni Club. In the spirit of Thanksgiving,
guests enjoyed delicious food and donated non-perishable food items to a local food pantry.
SPRING 2009 33

2007
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Steven Aranyosi, BS, is a science
teacher for Coldwater Exempted Village
Schools in Coldwater, OH, where he
also resides. Steven can be reached at
s.aranyosi@gmail.com
Paul Barnes, BA, is a merchandiser for
Bonbright Distributors in Dayton, OH. Paul
and Kelli (Dodson), BS ’07, were married
July 12, 2008, and they reside in West
Chester, OH.
Chelsea Bennett, BA, is an eighth-grade
social studies teacher for Lincoln Junior
High School. She resides in Granville,
OH.
Kira (Rankin) Davis, BA, and Stephen
Davis were married June 7, 2008. The
couple resides in Elida, OH.
Elizabeth Fogle-Young, BA, and Sean
Young, BSCPE ’08, were married August
2, 2008, at Mac-O-Chee Castle in West
Liberty, OH. The couple resides in Dayton,
OH.
Adam Gallagher, BA, is a program
manager for The Tharwa Foundation in
Silver Spring, MD, where he also resides.
Nicholas Gaunce, JD, and Robert
Luther III, JD ’06, will publish their article,
“Deliver Us From Evil: Why Bankruptcy
Judges May Properly Rely on the Free
Exercise Clause & RFRA to Protect
Church Property from the Grasps of
Tort-Creditors” in the 43rd Volume of
the Valparaiso University Law Review.
Nicholas resides in Trenton, NJ.
Jeana Harbison, JD, is a member of
the Policy and Litigation Division of the
United States Department of Agriculture’s
Grain Inspection, Packers and
Stockyards Administration. She resides in
Garrisonville, PA.
Lindsey (Owen) Henry, BA, is a
kindergarten teacher for Marion City
Schools in Marion, OH, where she and
her husband, Luke, PharmD ’07, also
reside.
Kira (Rankin) Davis, BA ’07, and her
husband, Stephen, were married
June 7, 2008.
34 OHIO NORTHERN ALUMNI JOURNAL
Katherine Jackson, BA, is a youth director
for St. Paul United Church of Christ in
Wapakoneta, OH, where she also resides.
Cheri (Welling) Knapke, PharmD, and
Kevin Knapke, were married August 16,
2008, and they reside in Fort Recovery,
OH. Cheri is a staff pharmacist for Jay
County Hospital in Portland, IN.
Jaclyn (Schroeder) Koester, BA, PharmD,
is a pharmacist for Wal-Mart. Her husband,
Brandon, BSME ’06, is an engineer-vehicle
structure (CAE) for Honda R & D. The
Koesters reside in Marysville, OH.
Kody Kubbs, BA, is an eighth-grade social
studies teacher at Belmont Middle School.
He and his wife, Sherry, reside in Charlotte,
NC.
Abby Kusnerik, PharmD, is a staff
pharmacist for Walgreens in Lakewood,
OH, where she also resides.
Jessica (Devoe) LesCallett, JD, received
an LLM degree in tax from the University
of Florida, and she is employed by the law
firm of Macfarlane, Ferguson and McMullen
in Tampa, FL. She and her family reside in
Tampa, FL.
Christie (Meyer) Maggard, BA, and Jay
Maggard were married May 23, 2008, and
they reside in Seven Hills, OH. Christie is
an account manager for Dale Carnegie
Training in Cleveland, OH.
Erica Marcum, PharmD, is a staff
pharmacist for Pharmacy Management
Group of Columbus in Westerville, OH. She
resides in Columbus, OH.
Daniel Micaletti, PharmD, is a pharmacist
for the University of Tennessee Medical
Center. He resides in Knoxville, TN.
Monica Patino, BA, is employed by
Progressive-Medical. She resides in
Columbus, OH.
John Pfeffenberger, BSBA, is a
coordinator of amateurism certification for
the National Collegiate Athletic Association
Eligibility Center in Indianapolis, IN, where
he also resides.
Marc Pupillo, PharmD, is a pharmacist for
CVS Pharmacy in Woodmere Village, OH.
He resides in Cleveland, OH.
Kyle Rhodes, JD, is the owner of the Law
Offices of Kyle Rhodes in Fort Worth, TX.
He and his wife, Susie, reside in Arlington,
TX.
Jay Salge, BSME, is employed by Grob
Systems. He resides in Beaverdam, OH.
Paul Schneider, JD, is a staff attorney with
the Indiana Department of Child Services
in Brookville, IN. He resides in Greensburg,
IN.
Dustin Schroeder, BSME, is a design
engineer for Honda R & D in Raymond,
OH. He and his wife, Dannielle, reside in
Milford Center, OH.
Elizabeth (Di Nino) Schroeder, BSCLS, is
a clinical laboratory scientist for Huntsville
Hospital. She and her husband, Brad,
BSME ’06, reside in Owens Cross Roads,
AL.
Keelie Scott, BA, is a scheduling
coordinator for WIL Research Laboratories
LLC in Ashland, OH. She resides in
Mansfield, OH.
Kari Searl, BS, is a graduate student at
Ohio University in Athens, OH.
Ohio Northern University
GOLDSOCIETY
Graduates of the Last Decade
Tim, PharmD ’08, and
Jessica (Anderson),
BA ’06, Ulbrich
The education we received at Northern
has opened so many doors in our
respective careers. Our experiences both
inside and outside the classroom wouldn’t
have been possible without the help of the
generous scholarships we both received.
We want future generations of students to
have those same opportunities, so we’re
proud to give back.
The support of all alumni is essential for Ohio Northern University
to maintain its tradition of excellence. Thanks to the vision and
leadership of University trustees Oscar Mifsud, BSBA ’70, and
his wife, Judy (Jacobs), BSEd ’70, ONU has launched the GOLD
(Graduates Of the Last Decade) Society for recent graduates who
support ONU at leadership levels.
How do I join?
GOLD Society members join at the following gift levels:
$500 – graduates from 1998-2002
$250 – graduates 2003-2007
*To retain your yearly GOLD membership, you must make an annual gift
in your appropriate category each year during your first 10 years after
graduation.
Members of the GOLD Society enjoy many of the same privileges that are
exclusive to members of the Henry Solomon Lehr Society – Northern’s
most generous and loyal supporters. This gift society is for donors who
give $1,000 or more each year.
As a GOLD member, your involvement with the University and the Lehr
Society includes:
Special recognition at the annual Lehr Society dinner
Networking with Lehr Society members
Complimentary passes to select nationwide alumni events
Campus bookstore discount of 10 percent on all ONU logo merchandise
Special ticket rates at the Freed Center for Performing Arts
Join now!
ONU now offers new and improved ways to make your annual gift online at
www.onugive.com. You can pledge your support and set up a payment
schedule to have your gift paid using your credit/debit card or your
checking or savings account for regular withdrawals. For example, your
commitment of $250 can be divided into 12 monthly payments of $21,
which is automatically charged to your credit card or using EFT from
your financial institution. Questions or concerns? Please call University
Advancement: 866-668-4486 (ONU-GIVE) or e-mail goldsociety@onu.edu

Spot Northern!
Calling all Polar Bears! Have you seen a bit of Northern “on the road”?
Have you worn an ONU T-shirt during a recent vacation or did you see a polar
bear in a gift shop? Have you taken your Alumni Journal to a fun domestic
location or exotic destination? Were your wedding colors orange and black?
Please send any photos where you have “spotted” Northern to the Office of
Alumni Affairs at 525 S. Main St. Ada, Ohio, 45810 or alumni@onu.edu
Let’s see where the fun takes us!
Disney staff members and fellow “Polar
Bears” pose during summer 2008. From
left, Ellen Rugen, BA ’08, Jeff Wiley,
BSME ’06, Harry Walker, senior, and
Kelly Craddock, BA ’08.
Jeff Allison, BSPh ’71, PharmD ’95,
professor of pharmacy practice, and
his wife, Nancy (Wood) Allison, BA
’73, pose with their grandchildren
Robby, Gracie, Lydia, Jillian and Joey.
Landon Fries, the son of Sarah (Gfell)
Fries, PharmD ’03, and her husband,
Aaron, BA ’03, shows his Northern pride by
being a polar bear for his first Halloween!
Larissa (Covert) Brown, BSBA ’99,
stands in front of the Millenium
Force at Cedar Point with her
friends Rolf Knappe and Stacey
Oliver-Knappe.
Lois Birkhimer, BSPh ’76, wore
a great ONU sweatshirt during
her trip to Alaska in May 2008.
She is posing with sled dogs at
a camp near Juneau.
A polar bear guards the
front door of the home of
Jan (Pilarczyk) Sweress,
BFA ’81.
Bridget (Krupp) Morrow, BSPh ’02, shows her
niece, Victoria “Tori” Evans, a polar bear at
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in summer 2008.
Christine (Murdock) Kucklick, BA ’70, and
her husband, Frederick “Fritz,” BSME ’69,
literally spotted one of many polar bears
during a recent trip to Churchill, Canada.
They sported their ONU apparel as they
drove on the tundra in their buggy.
Jenny (Peterman) Legge,
PharmD ’04, found a polar
bear exhibit when she
and her husband, Justin,
took a day trip to the North
Carolina State Zoo.
Renate (Kalkau) Cavalcanti,
BSPh ’93, poses at Kala Pattar
near Mt. Everest. She and her
husband enjoyed a two-week
trip in Nepal in March 2008.
Rich Milliken, BSBA ’98, and his wife, Kelly (Bowser), BA ’00,
Jim Vaughn, BS ’98, and his wife, Dee (Barcroft), PharmD
’01, Jason Bowser, BA ’99, and his wife, Laura (Wellman), BS
’99, and John Waple, BA ’98, and his wife, Sara (Monhemius),
BSPh ’00, spotted seven future Ohio Northern University Polar
Bears during summer 2008. From left, are Emerson Milliken,
Ethan Vaughn, Jackson Bowser, Cody Milliken, Andrew Waple,
Brandon Waple and Claire Vaughn; hopefully they will follow in
the footsteps of their parents!
Our very own Adah (Croy) Ellerbrock, BSBA ’00, was
featured in the May 5, 2008, issue of Woman’s World. She
shared her thoughts on how to “think yourself thin” through
positivity and motivation.
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Matt Shonkwiler, BS, is an
inbound collections specialist
for BMW Financial. He and
his wife, Adrienne (Poland),
BA ’05, reside in Westerville,
OH.
Kelly Steinke, BSBA, is an
assistant auditor for Auditor of
State in Dayton, OH. She resides
in Troy, OH.
Lindsey (Giffin) Taylor, JD, and
Eric Taylor were married July
4, 2008. The couple resides in
Galena, OH.
Brandi Tucker, PharmD, is a
clinical staff pharmacist for Johns
Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD,
where she also resides.
Mary Ann (Murphy) Tucker,
PharmD, is a clinical pharmacist
for Blanchard Valley Medical
Associates in Findlay, OH. She and
her husband, Justin, reside in Mt.
Blanchard, OH.
Dustin Wickersham, BA, is a
senior legislative aide for the Ohio
House of Representatives. He
resides in Lakeview, OH, and can
be reached at wickersham08@
gmail.com
Katie (Miklovic) Williams, BA,
and Michael Williams, BA ’06,
were married June 28, 2008,
and they reside in Belpre, OH.
Katie is a mathematics teacher in
Ravenswood, OH, and Michael
is a firefighter/EMT for the City of
Marietta.
Camela (Ricketts) Wirick,
PharmD, and Andrew Wirick,
PharmD ’05, were married
December 2, 2006, and they reside
in Scottsdale, AZ. Camela is an
executive pharmacist for Target,
and Andrew is a pharmacist for
Frys.
Sarah Wischmeyer, BS, is
attending graduate school at
Kettering College of Medical Arts.
2008
..................................................
Troy Adair, PharmD, is a
pharmacist for Wal-Mart Pharmacy
in Zanesville, OH. He resides
in Pataskala, OH, and can be
reached at troy.adair@gmail.com
Krista (Rohrs) Amstutz, PharmD,
and Todd Amstutz were married
July 19, 2008, and they reside in
Holgate, OH. Krista is a pharmacist
for St. Rita’s Medical Center in
Lima, OH.
Nathaniel Arida, BA, is the
president of First Light, LLC. He
resides in Denver, CO.
Abby Bertsch, BSBA, is an
executive assistant at Dave Price
Metal Services Inc., in Norwalk,
OH. She resides in Huron, OH.
Adam Bogner, BSCE, and
Bernadette Crawford were married
June 14, 2008, in Wooster, OH.
The couple resides in Brooklyn, NY.
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THE GREEK COLUMN
Welcome to The Greek Column, a section solely dedicated to our
Greek life community. Greek life has been an integral part of the ONU
campus since its establishment in 1905. Governed by the Panhellenic and
Interfraternity Councils, today’s 10 fraternities and sororities collectively
enroll an active 20 percent of Northern’s student body in their chapters.
Stay tuned for updates regarding the exciting, fun-filled world of Greek life
at Ohio Northern!
Have you recently worn your letters from your college days?
Did you recently reunite with sisters or brothers? Have you handed down
your letters to your son or daughter? Send us photos relating to your
Greek connections after you left your dear alma mater by contacting
a-donnelly@onu.edu or the Office of Alumni Affairs
525 S. Main St. Ada, OH 45810
SORORITIES
(2008-09 presidents)
Alpha Xi Delta: Brittany Cowgill
Delta Zeta: Katie Whitney
Kappa Alpha Theta: Anna
Persichetti
Zeta Tau Alpha: Sarah Campopiano
Chad Shepherd
Director of Greek life,
student activities and leadership
Panhellenic Council
Erin Rhodes - President
The Office of Greek Life
419-772-2434
greeklife@onu.edu
FRATERNITIES
(2008-09 presidents)
Delta Sigma Phi: Daniel Kelly
Phi Delta Chi: Geoff Mospan
Phi Mu Delta: Brandon Barker
Sigma Phi Epsilon: Jon Manocchio
Sigma Pi: Mike Miller
Theta Chi: Landon Willis
Interfraternity Council
Matt Allen - President
2008-2009 Quarter updates:
• 84 women accepted bids to join Greek life in fall 2008
• 58 men accepted bids to join Greek life
• IFC completed “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes,” a program that
benefitted domestic violence shelters; specifically, Crossroads
Crisis Center in Lima, Ohio
• PhC, in collaboration with the Freed Center for the Performing
Arts, hosted “The Thin Line,” a monologue drama and panel
discussion on eating disorders
Jennifer Lambdin
Assistant director for Greek life,
student activities and leadership
Newest members of Alpa Xi Delta
Newest members of Delta Zeta
Newest members of Kappa Alpha Theta
Newest members of Zeta Tau Alpha

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Claire (Fedynich) Dermer, BA, and
Steve Dermer were married July 2,
2008, and they reside in Findlay, OH.
Claire is an army officer, 2 nd lieutenant
for the United States Army.
Kyle Ellis, BSBA, is employed by
PPG Ind., in Pittsburgh, PA, where he
also resides. He works in the field of
international logistics.
Deborah Geiger, BSN, is an acute
program manager-dialysis services
for Fresenius Medical Care in
Columbus, OH. She resides in Dublin,
OH.
Tori Giesler, JD, BA ’04, is employed
by Hawke McKeon & Sniscak LLP
in Harrisburg, PA. She resides in
Lancaster, PA.
Laura Grane, BA, is a substitute
teacher for Westlake City Schools
in Westlake, OH, where she also
resides.
Katelyn (Plummer) Gray, BSEE,
and Rob Gray were married June
28, 2008. The couple resides in
Columbus Grove, OH.
Rebecca Greiwe, PharmD, is an
assistant pharmacy manager for
Publix in Vero Beach, FL, where she
also resides.
Anna (Barrett) Guillozet, BA, is a
student at the Methodist Theological
School in Ohio in Delaware, OH,
where she and her husband,
Matthew, BS ’08, also reside.
Matthew is a public health sanitarian
for Franklin County Board of Health.
Kyle Harmon, BS, is a substitute
teacher for Allen County Schools. He
resides in Elida, OH.
Kelli (Powell) Hatfield, BA, and
Joseph Hatfield, BSCPE ’08, were
married June 4, 2008, in Wittenberg
University’s Weaver Chapel. The
couple resides in Springfield, OH.
Tim Heimann, PharmD, and Kathryn
(Jagiela), sixth-year pharmacy
student at Ohio Northern University,
were married June 7, 2008. The
couple resides in Parma, OH.
Emily Hess, JD, is a staff attorney
for Premier Health Care Services
Inc. in Dayton, OH. She resides in
Centerville, OH.
John Heydinger, PharmD, and
Shawna Williams were married
August 16, 2008, and they reside in
Mansfield, OH. John is a pharmacist
for Rite Aid Pharmacy in Shelby, OH.
Amber Kruse, BSBA, is employed
by the finance department for the
Institute for Orthopaedic Surgery. She
resides in Fort Jennings, OH.
Laurie Lotz, BA, is an admissions
counselor for Ohio Northern
University. She resides in Ada, OH.
Megan May, BA, is a
communications/advertising
coordinator from Lima Memorial
Health System in Lima, OH. She
resides in Rawson, OH.
Laura McPeek, BA, is a lead teacher
for Creative Kids Head Start in
Medina, OH. She resides in Orrville,
OH.
Stacy Nagel, BA, is a math teacher
for Mansfield City Schools. She
resides in Lucas, OH.
Lesley Parker, BSBA, is an assistant
manager for Menards in Lima, OH.
ONU alumni and friends gathered on Aug. 16, 2008, for the wedding of Jennifer
(Patton) Sheely, BSBA ’08, and her husband, Matthew. (From left) Front row:
Megan Moore, freshman, Jennifer Enser, BSBA ’08, Caitlin Kantosky, senior,
Kaylene Evans, fourth-year pharmacy student, and Thomas Byrd, BSME
’08. Middle row: Johnnie McDuffee, junior, Lynn Plogsted, fifth-year pharmacy
student, Jessica Webber, senior, Krystyne Evans, PharmD ’06, Michele Branham,
advanced library assistant, Nancy Sheely, assistant director for career services,
Jennifer (Patton) Sheely, BSBA ’08, Matthew Sheely and Nathan Conley, senior.
Back row: Kristen (Pniewski) Steele, BA ’07, Brandon Steele, BS ’04, Jeff Hadsell,
BS ’06, Mike Holt, senior, Erik Branham, BS ’08, John Wahl, senior, Erin Millar,
senior, Jennifer Bazell, senior, and Andrew Rupert, BSCPE ’06.
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Jennifer (Patton) Sheely, BSBA, and
Matthew Sheely were married August 16,
2008. The couple resides in Springboro, OH.
Ashley Smith, PharmD, is a staff pharmacist
for the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical
Center. She resides in Toronto, OH.
Megan Stefan, BA, is an intervention
reading teacher/advanced reading teacher
for Entrepreneurship Preparatory School in
Cleveland, OH. She resides in Chagrin Falls,
OH.
Zach Stipe, BA, is attending the University of
Tennessee. He resides in Knoxville, TN.
Sara Waymire, BSBA, is an associate
research analyst for MeadWestvaco in
Kettering, OH. She resides in Miamisburg,
OH.
Steven Wright, BA, is a graduate assistant
in the Sports Information Office in the
Office of Communications and Marketing
at Ohio Northern University. He is currently
working towards his master’s degree in sport
administration at Bowling Green. He resides
in Ada, OH.
Sean Young, BSCPE, and Elizabeth
(Fogle), BA ’07, were married August 2,
2008, at Mac-O-Chee Castle in West Liberty,
OH. The couple resides in Dayton, OH.
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TeddyBears
1987
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Tim Buschur, BA, and his wife, Claire, a son, Joseph
Schoch, February 15, 2008. Joseph joins brother, Lee,
3. The Buschur family resides in Coldwater, OH.
1989
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Darren Lease, BS, and his wife, Sunny, a son, Larry
Kamin, September 27, 2008. Larry joins siblings,
Dalton, 10, and Batai, 6. The Lease family resides
in North Lewisburg, OH.
1990
.......................................................................
Darrell Clay, BSEE, and his wife, Michelle
(Turkish), BS ’90, a son, Dawson, April 7, 2006.
Dawson joins siblings M. Lynnea, 12, Darrell, 10,
Dakota, 8, and Darrick, 5. The Clay family
resides in Ada, OH, and they can be reached
at dmclay5@watchtv.net
William Tyson, BSEE, and his wife, Karin, a daughter,
Avery McKenna, September 22, 2008. The Tyson
family resides in Urbana, OH, and they can be reached
at william.tyson@honeywell.com
1991
.......................................................................
Pamella (Smith) Stump, BA, and her husband Justin,
a daughter, Kiera Bryann, August 3, 2008. Kiera joins
sisters, Kadyn, 11, Makena, 4, and brother, Riley, 8.
The Stump family resides in Fort Recovery, OH, and
they can be reached at pjstump@verizon.net
1993
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Sandy (Burda) Steinbauer, BSBA, and her
husband, Brian, BM ’93, a daughter, Emma
June, January 26, 2008. The Steinbauer family
resides in Aurora, IL, and they can be reached at
ssteinbauer@yahoo.com
1994
.......................................................................
Tom Penner, BSCE, and his wife, Lisa (Kandel),
BSPh ’95, a daughter, Ellen Jing Na, born in
Hunan Province China on September 10, 2007.
Ellen joins sisters Elisabeth, 5, and Anne, 1. The
Penner family resides in St. Ignace, MI.
1995
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Michelle (Gills) Gregory, BSPh, and her
husband Brian, a daughter, Sela Hope. Sela joins
sister, Lauren, 6. The Gregory family resides in
Stokesdale, NC.
Matthew Hiester, BS, and his wife, Amanda, a
son, Liam Peter, August 16, 2008. The Hiester
family resides in Washington, D.C.
Sandra L. Hrometz, BSPh, and her husband,
Brian J. Myers, a son, Nathaniel Henry Myers,
May 30, 2008.
Lisa (Kandel) Penner, BSPh, and her husband,
Tom, BSCE ’94, a daughter, Ellen Jing Na, born
in Hunan Province China on September 10,
2007. Ellen joins sisters Elisabeth, 5, and Anne,
1. The Penner family resides in St. Ignace, MI.
Jason Rothgeb, JD, and his wife, Maureen
(Walsh), JD ’96, a daughter, Eleanor Grace, August
22, 2008. Eleanor joins sister, Megan,10. The
Rothgeb family resides in Audubon, PA.
1996
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Timothy Bodle, BSPh, and his wife, Kristin,
a son, Devin Holt, July 28, 2008. Devin joins
brothers , Mason, Trey, and Kyler. The Bodle
family resides in Utica, OH.
David Burden, BA, and his wife, Abigail (Birdsey),
BA ’98, a son, Nathanael Thomas, September 18,
2008. The Burden family resides in Marion, IN.
Kelly (Tekulve) Drach, BA, and her husband,
Jason, a daughter, Hannah Grace, December
7, 2007. Hannah joins brothers, Noah, 4, and
Liam (heavenly). The Drach family resides in
Loveland, OH.
Jeana (Fox) Gillaspie, BSCE, and her husband,
Byron, a son, Gossard Eugene, October 9, 2008.
Gossard joins sisters, Laura, 6, and Delenn, 3. The
Gillaspie family resides in Gays Mills, WI.
Sarah (Foos) Reinhard, BS, and her husband,
Mark, a son, Evan Matthew, July 20, 2008. Evan
joins brother, Luke, 3. The Reinhard family resides
in Swanton, OH.
Julia (Beck) Rockich, BSCE, and her husband,
Rick, a daughter, Anna Elise, April 12, 2008. Anna
joins siblings, Josh, 8, Chris, 7, Kaitlyn 5, and Nick,
4. The Rockich family resides in Avon, OH, and they
can be reached at rerockich@centurytel.net
Maureen (Walsh) Rothgeb, JD, and her husband,
Jason, JD ’95, a daughter, Eleanor Grace, August
22, 2008. Eleanor joins sister, Megan,10. The
Rothgeb family resides in Audubon, PA.
Josh Szippl, BS, and his wife, Jennifer, BS ’05,
a son, Jacob Joshua, August 6, 2008. The Szippl
family resides in Ada, OH.
1997
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Patricia (Hart) Bailey, BSEE, and her husband,
Tony, a son, Nathan Alexander, July 28, 2008.
Nathan joins sister, Zoe, 4. The Bailey family
resides in Canton, MI.
Emily (Frazier) Klingensmith, BA, and her
husband, Jon, BSEE ’97, a son, Lance Robert,
April 11, 2008. Lance joins sister, Nancy Lucinda
“Luci,” 2. The Klingensmith family resides in El
Dorado Hills, CA.
Ryan Molish, BS, and his wife, Jennifer (Shockey),
BSBA ’98, a son, Wesley. Wesley joins sisters,
Chloe, 7, and Phoebe, 4. The Molish family resides
in New Cumberland, WV.
The Rockich children proudly
present their new little sister,
Anna Elise. Josh, 8, Chris, 7,
Kaitlyn 5, Nick, 4, and Anna
Elise, are the children of Julia
(Beck) Rockich, BSCE ’96, and
her husband, Rick.
Larry Kamin Lease,
the son of Darren Lease,
BS ’89, and his wife, Sunny.
The Clay Family presents their
newest addition, Dawson. Proud
parents Darrell Clay, BSEE ’90,
and his wife, Michelle (Turkish),
BS ’90, pose with their children M.
Lynnea, 12, Darrell, 10, Dakota, 8,
Darrick, 5, and Dawson, 2.
Nathanael Thomas Burden,
the son of Abigail (Birdsey)
Burden, BA ’98, and her
husband, David, BA ’96.
Mason, Trey, and Kyler Holt
pose with their baby brother,
Devin. They are the children
of Timothy Bodle, BSPh ’96,
and his wife, Kristin.
Nathaniel Henry Myers,
the son of Sandra L. Hrometz,
BSPh ’95, and her husband,
Brian J. Myers.
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Avery and Evan
Spiker, the children of
Erin (Ritchey) Spiker,
PharmD ’98, and her
husband, Jeff.
Avery Joseph Sadie,
the son of Amanda
(Rybarczyk) Sadie,
BSBA ’99, and her
husband, Alexander.
Isabel, Asher and Ellie
Weihrauch, the children
of Heather (Ward)
Weihrauch, BA ’99, and
her husband, Ronald.
Jakob and Jacklyn Harris,
the children of Jack
“Matthew” Harris, BSBA
’99, and his wife, Julie
(Moyer), BS ’00.
Maia Abigail Manning,
the daughter of Kim
(Myers) Manning, BS
’01, and her husband,
Dustin.
Connor James O’Day,
the son of Mary Ellen
(Bradley) O’Day,
PharmD ’01, and her
husband, James.
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1998
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Abigail (Birdsey) Burden , BA, and her husband,
David, BA ’96, a son, Nathanael Thomas, September
18, 2008. The Burden family resides in Marion, IN.
Kathryn (McCarthy) Collins, JD, and her husband,
Kelby, a daughter, Madelyn Roma, June 25, 2008.
Madelyn joins siblings Ethan and Maya. The Collins
family resides in Upper Sandusky, OH.
Jeff Easterday, JD, and his wife, Jennifer (LeBlanc),
JD ’00, a daughter, Danielle Helen, September 3,
2008. The Easterday family resides in Delphos, OH.
Jennifer (Shockey) Molish, BSBA, and her husband,
Ryan, BS ’97, a son, Wesley. Wesley joins sisters,
Chloe, 7, and Phoebe, 4. The Molish family resides
in New Cumberland, WV.
Juliet (McDaniel) Seibert, BSPh, and her husband,
Shane, a son, Gavin Vincent, April 2, 2008. Gavin
joins sister, Maura, 2. The Seibert family resides in
Navarre, OH.
Erin (Ritchey) Spiker, PharmD, and her husband,
Jeff, a son, Evan Kenneth, September 25, 2007.
Evan joins sister, Avery, 4. The Spiker family resides
in Dublin, OH.
Marty Stammen, BSPh, and his wife, Jaymi, a son,
Andrew Mark. Andrew joins siblings, Shelby, 6, Hailey,
5, and Brynn, 2. The Stammen family resides in Ft.
Recovery, OH.
Mandy (Burgett) Wushinske, BA, and her husband,
Matthew, BSBA ’99, a daughter, Kendall René,
May 29, 2008. Kendall joins brother, Davis, 2. The
Wushinske family resides in Fredericktown, OH.
1999
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Foster Clark, BSECE, and his wife, Richet (Evans),
BS ’00, a daughter, Abria Richet, May 7, 2008. Abria
joins brother, Mathias, 2. The Clark family resides in
Findlay, OH.
Melissa (Cipriani) Eddington, BA, and her husband,
Michael, BS ’99, a son, Gabriel Michael, June
23, 2008. Gabriel joins sister, Genevieve, 3. The
Eddington family resides in Hilliard, OH.
Renny Glazer, BSECE, and his wife, Daisy, twin
daughters, Rachel Ray and Rose Renee, December
30, 2007. The Glazer family resides in Newcomerstown,
OH.
Jack “Matthew” Harris, BSBA, and his wife, Julie
(Moyer), BS ’00, a son, Jakob Milo, July 10, 2008.
Jakob joins sister, Jacklyn, 5. The Harris family
resides in Willard, OH, and they can be reached at
harrisjulie2@msn.com
Megan (Matyas) Rice, BSPh, and her husband,
Brian, BSME ’99, a daughter, Sydney Eileen, June
26, 2008. Sydney joins brother, Brady, 2. The Rice
family resides in Brunswick, OH.
Amanda (Rybarczyk) Sadie, BSBA, and her husband
Alexander, a son, Avery Joseph, June 25, 2008. The
Sadie family resides in Alameda, CA.
Amanda (Capelle) Stein, BA, and her husband, Keith,
a daughter, Lillian Theresa, September 15, 2008.
Lillian joins brothers, Lucas and Landon. The Stein
family resides in Willard, OH.
Heather (Ward) Weihrauch, BA, and her husband,
Ronald, a son, Asher Lee, March 8, 2008. Asher joins
sisters, Isabel, 4, and Ellie, 2. The Weirauch family
resides in Medina, OH.
Matthew Wushinske, BSBA, and his wife, Mandy
(Burgett), BA ’98, a daughter, Kendall René, May 29,
2008. Kendall joins brother, Davis, 2. The Wushinske
family resides in Fredericktown, OH.
2000
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Richet (Evans) Clark, BS, and her husband, Foster,
BSECE ’99, a daughter, Abria Richet, May 7, 2008. Abria
joins brother, Mathias, 2. The Clark family resides in Findlay,
OH.
Denise (Coe) Conway, BSPh, and her husband, Kevin,
BSME ’00, a son, Andrew Alan, March 19, 2007. Andrew joins
sister, Ella, 4. The Conway family resides in Mt. Vernon, OH,
and they can be reached at kconway@embarqmail.com
Jennifer (LeBlanc) Easterday, JD, and her husband, Jeff,
JD ’98, a daughter, Danielle Helen, September 3, 2008. The
Easterday family resides in Delphos, OH.
Christina (Leithauser) Griffin, BSPh, and her husband,
Beau, a son, Jude Hawley, December 14, 2007. The
Griffin family resides in Springfield, OH.
Julie (Moyer) Harris, BS, and her husband, Jack
“Matthew,” BSBA ’99, a son, Jakob Milo, July 10, 2008.
Jakob joins sister, Jacklyn, 5. The Harris family resides
in Willard, OH, and they can be reached at harrisjulie2@
msn.com
Nicholas Hershberger, BSCE, and his wife, Lorrain, a son,
Cooper Nicholas, June 18, 2008. Cooper joins sister, Lexis,
2. The Hershberger family resides in Wooster, OH.
Kimberly (Kennedy) Klepper, BA, and her husband,
Jeremy, PharmD ’02, a daughter, Emily Elizabeth, March
31, 2008. Emily joins sister, Megan, 1. The Klepper family
resides in North Ridgeville, OH, and they can be reached
at jeremyklepper@hotmail.com
Ann (Laird) Krepps, BSPh, and her husband, Matthew,
a son, Gabriel Matthew, April 1, 2008. Gabriel joins sister,
Claire, 3. The Krepps family resides in Cleveland, TN.
2001
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Kelly (Doring) Baum, PharmD, and her husband, Dan,
a son, Brogan Sloan, August 31, 2008. The Baum family
resides in Mason, OH.
Angela (Perry) Burgei, PharmD, and her husband, Craig,
a son, Camren, October 2007. Camren joins sister, Alyssa,
4. The Burgei family resides in Continental, OH.
Rebecca (Gossman) Connar, BSBA, and her husband,
Jonathan, BSBA ’02, a daughter, Olivia Paige, March 9,
2008. Olivia joins twin sisters, Morgan and Reagan, 3. The
Connar family resides in Delaware, OH.
Kim (Myers) Manning, BS, and her husband, Dustin, a
daughter, Maia Abigail, November 9, 2007. The Manning
family resides in Rock Hill, SC, and they can be reached
at ksmb2@gmail.com
Julia (Pohlman) Moore, BSPh, and her husband, Jeremy,
a son, Xavier Thomas, August 25, 2008. Xavier joins sister,
Lauren, 2. The Moore family resides in Fort Loramie, OH, and
they can be reached at runningrx@hotmail.com
Mary Ellen (Bradley) O’Day, PharmD, and her husband,
James, a son, Connor James, June 10, 2008. The O’Day
family resides in Avon, OH.
Stefani Pierson, JD, and her husband, Richard
Stephens, JD ’01, a daughter, Samantha Ann Pierson
Stephens, October 26, 2007. The Pierson family resides
in Martinsburg, WV.
Kate (Botnick) Rauschkolb, BA, and her husband,
Eric, a daughter, Elizabeth, April 8, 2008. Elizabeth
joins brothers, Ethan, 4, and Ben, 3. The Rauschkolb
family resides in Stow, OH, and they can be reached at
katerauschkolb@sbcglobal.net
Stacey (Frazier) Thom, BFA, and her husband, Brian, a son,
Preston Frazier, March 1, 2008. Preston joins sister, Addison
Rose. The Thom family resides in Leesville, SC.
Kathleen (Flory) Washburn, PharmD, and her husband,
Mark, a son, William Thane, November 12, 2007. The
Washburn family resides in Muncie, IN.

2002
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Jonathan Connar, BSBA, and his wife, Rebecca
(Gossman), BSBA ’01, a daughter, Olivia Paige, March
9, 2008. Olivia joins twin sisters, Morgan and Reagan,
3. The Connar family resides in Delaware, OH.
Brandon Easthon, BA, and his wife, Tammi, a son,
David Brandon, August 21 2008. The Easthon family
resides in Chardon, OH.
Brian Gulbis, PharmD, and his wife, Alison, a son,
Dylan Richard, July 7, 2008. The Gulbis family
resides in Pearland, TX.
Dale Hawkins, BSPh, and his wife, Lei, a son, Dale
Edward Jr., March 23, 2008. Dale joins siblings, AJ,
8, and Amaya, 4. The Hawkins family resides in Las
Vegas, NV.
Julie (Schweller) Kimmet, PharmD, and her husband,
Douglas, BS ’02, a daughter, Lauren Susan, June 6,
2008. Lauren joins sister, Kaitlyn, 2. The Kimmet family
resides in Ottawa, OH.
Jeremy Klepper, PharmD, and his wife, Kimberly
(Kennedy), BA ’00, a daughter, Emily Elizabeth, March
31, 2008. Emily joins sister, Megan, 1. The Klepper
family resides in North Ridgeville, OH, and they can
be reached at jeremyklepper@hotmail.com
Kristy (Shaw) Lepley, BFA, and her husband, Josh,
BS ’02, a son, Jacob Rudy, October 16, 2007. The
Lepley family resides in Lima, OH, and they can be
reached at jklepley@wcoil.com
Jamie (Shepherd) Sanders, BA, and her husband,
Travis, a son, Beau Austin, August 21, 2008. Beau joins
siblings, Quinn, 6, Connor, 4, and Alex, 2. The Sanders
family resides in Belle Center, OH.
Ashley (Carter) Thompson, BSBA, and her husband,
Brendan, BSME ’03, a son, Turner Markham,
September 9, 2008. The Thompson family resides in
Waynesfield, OH.
2003
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Holly (Creitz) Cole, PharmD, and her husband,
Morgan, PharmD ’03, a daughter, Abigail Elizabeth,
July 24, 2008. The Cole family resides in Rockford,
MI.
Kristin (Melillo) Metzger, BSBA, and her husband,
Elliott, BSCPE ’03, a son, Braiden Elliott, June 1, 2008.
The Metzger family resides in Maumee, OH.
Nathan Preston, BA, and his wife, Erica (Erb), BA ’04,
JD ’07, a daughter, Paison Erb, October 9, 2008. The
Preston family resides in Hilliard, OH.
Adam Stedke, BS, and his wife, Kerry, BS ’04, a
daughter, Emma Grace, October 11, 2008. The Stedke
family resides in Wapakoneta, OH.
Brendan Thompson, BSME, and his wife, Ashley
(Carter), BSBA ’02, a son, Turner Markham, September
9, 2008. The Thompson family resides in Waynesfield,
OH.
Karen (Buccier) Watson, BA, and her husband, Peter,
a daughter, Kalleigh Chase, September 8, 2008. The
Watson family resides in Windsor, Ontario.
2004
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Adam Baker, BSBA, and his wife, Azalia, a son, Paul
Anthony, June 23, 2008. Paul joins sister, Maria, 3. The
Baker family resides in Garfield Heights, OH.
Lewis “Cliff” Brady, BSME, and his wife, Lisa
(Bockrath), PharmD ’06, a son, Evan Clifford,
September, 10, 2008. The Brady family resides
in Ottawa, OH, and they can be reached at
brady@bright.net
Kevin Lawson, JD, and his wife, April, a daughter,
Hadley Marie, January 19, 2008. The couple resides
in Hurricane, West Virginia.
Erica (Erb) Preston, BA, JD ’07, and her husband,
Nathan, BA ’03, a daughter, Paison Erb, October 9,
2008. The Preston family resides in Hilliard, OH.
Arin (Riddle) Sloan, BA, and her husband, Jason,
PharmD ’05, a son, Gregory Matthew, February 4,
2008. The Sloan family resides in Akron, OH.
Kerry Stedke, BS, and her husband, Adam, BS ’03, a
daughter, Emma Grace, October 11, 2008. The Stedke
family resides in Wapakoneta, OH.
2005
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Andrew Brown, PharmD, and his wife, Kelly
(Kunzelman), PharmD ’07, a son, Jacob Andrew,
August 19, 2008. The Brown family resides in
Broadview Hts., OH.
Amanda (Decker) Nighswander, BM, and her
husband, Benjamin, BSBA ’06, a daughter, Lorelei
Amanda, June 22, 2008. The Nighswander family
resides in Fort Wayne, IN.
Jason Sloan, PharmD, and his wife, Arin (Riddle), BA
’04, a son, Gregory Matthew, February 4, 2008. The
Sloan family resides in Akron, OH.
Jennifer Szippl, BS, and her husband, Josh, BS ’96,
a son, Jacob Joshua, August 6, 2008. The Szippl family
resides in Ada, OH.
2006
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Sarah (Burley) Boone, PharmD, and her husband,
Kenneth, a daughter, Leta Josephine, December 22,
2006. The Boone family resides in Oberlin, OH.
Lisa (Bockrath) Brady, PharmD, and her husband,
Lewis “Cliff,” BSME ’04, a son, Evan Clifford,
September, 10, 2008. The Brady family resides
in Ottawa, OH, and they can be reached at
brady@bright.net
Benjamin Nighswander, BSBA, and his wife, Amanda
(Decker), BM ’05, a daughter, Lorelei Amanda, June
22, 2008. The Nighswander family resides in Fort
Wayne, IN.
2007
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Kelly (Kunzelman) Brown, PharmD, and her husband,
Andrew, PharmD ’05, a son, Jacob Andrew, August
19, 2008. The Brown family resides in Broadview
Hts., OH.
Erica (Erb) Preston, JD, BA ’04, and her husband,
Nathan, BA ’03, a daughter, Paison Erb, October 9,
2008. The Preston family resides in Hilliard, OH.
Kathryn (Thompson) Ulrey, BA, and her husband,
Ryan, a daughter, Laenen Shae, May 21, 2008. The
Ulrey family resides in Ada, OH.
Megan and Emily Klepper,
the daughters of Jeremy
Klepper, PharmD ’02,
and his wife, Kimberly
(Kennedy), BA ’00.
David Brandon Easthon,
the son of Brandon
Easthon, BA ’02,
and his wife, Tammi.
Alyssa and Camren Burgei
are the children of Angela
(Perry) Burgei, PharmD ’01,
and her husband Craig.
Gregory Matthew Sloan,
the son of Jason Sloan,
PharmD ’05, and his wife,
Arin (Riddle), BA ’04.
Evan Clifford Brady,
the son of Lewis “Cliff” Brady,
BSME ’04, and his wife, Lisa
(Bockrath), PharmD ’06.
Jacob Andrew Brown, the son
of Andrew Brown, PharmD
’05, and his wife, Kelly
(Kunzelman), PharmD ’07.
SPRING 2009 41

InMemory
Friends of the University
Kay Cook, Lima, OH, August 10, 2008. Kay
retired from Northern after 36 years of service in
the Computer Center. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Robert.
Elizabeth Falzone, Cleveland, OH, April 13,
2007. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Peter, PH G ’31.
Joseph Firszt, Lima, OH, August 9, 2008. A native of
Duquesne, PA, Joseph was described as a talented
composer, musician and artist. Skilled at his craft,
Joseph was the youngest member of the Pittsburgh
Opera Orchestra and a graduate of the Cleveland
Institute of Music and Western Reserve University.
He held many titles, including artistic director for
the Lima Symphony Orchestra, member of the Fox
Studio Orchestra, violinist with the Cumberland Trio,
conductor of the Sage City Symphony and consultant
to the U.S. Department of Health, Education and
Welfare. He was the founder of several organizations,
including the Lima Youth Orchestra, the Strings
Festival at Ohio Northern, and the Manchester Area
Youth String Orchestra. He was the co-founder of the
Michael Rudiakov Music Academy and a lecturer in
music at Ohio Northern University from 1967-71. He
is survived by his wife, Pamela.
Anne (Michael) Grindle, Maumee, OH, July
6, 2008. While Attending Northern, Anne was a
member of the cheerleading squad and Zeta Tau
Alpha. A member of the First Presbyterian Church
of Maumee, OH, Anne was a first-grade teacher
for a brief time in Oregon, OH, at Jerusalem
Township School. She is survived by her family
and friends.
Gregory Hart, Kenton, OH, September 14, 2008.
A native of Kenton, OH, Greg was employed as a
security guard for Ohio Northern University. He is
survived by his wife, Pam.
Ivan Hoghe, Van Wert, OH, August 26, 2008. A
member of the Henry Solomon Lehr Society, Ivan
and his wife, Nellie (Balyeat), BSBA ’39, who
survives, enjoyed maintaining their farm, which
had been in their family for over 150 years.
Louis Helwick, Dallas, TX, February 18, 2005. A
veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II, Louis
received a Legion of Merit award. Louis was a
regional operations manager for Goodyear Tire and
Rubber Co. and ultimately retired after 39 years of
service. His memberships included the Episcopoal
Church of the Good Shepherd, First United Methodist
Church in Kenton, OH, and Latham Lodge 154 A.F. &
A.M. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara
(Kinsey) Holycross-Helwick, AA ’37, BSEd ’43.
James “Jim” Mitchell, Lima, OH, August 5, 2008.
A veteran of the Army Air Corps during World
War II, Jim received a bachelor’s degree from
the University of Oklahoma, a master’s degree
from the University of Pittsburgh, and a doctorate
from The Ohio State University. Jim retired as a
fellow engineer scientist after enjoying a 41-year
career with Westinghouse Electric Corp. His work
at Westinghouse earned him five patents and a
Westinghouse Engineering Achievement Award,
among other honors. After his retirement, Jim
served as a consultant for Sundstrand Aerospace
and a substitute teacher for Allen County schools
for over 10 years. A member, deacon and head
usher at Market Street Presbyterian Church, Jim
is survived by his wife, Laura.
42 OHIO NORTHERN ALUMNI JOURNAL
Virginia (Rader) Reynolds,
Columbus, OH, September 21, 2008.
While at Northern, Virginia was a
member of the basketball team,
chorus and University Singers. She
enjoyed a career as a teacher, coach
and counselor. A 63-year member
of the King Ave. United Methodist
Church, Virginia served as a choir
member and Sunday school teacher.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Lawson.
John “Jay” Stahler, Clayton, OH, June
10, 2008. Jay attended Northern as a
direct result of encouragement from his
high school teacher and coach, W.K.
Whitehead. After attending Northern,
Jay went on to enjoy a successful
career as an anesthesiologist for Good
Samaritan Hospital and Miami Valley
Hospital. He was a member of several
organizations, including the Miami
Valley Golf Club, Montgomery County
Scholarship Committee, National
Conference for Community and Justice,
United Church of Christ Commission
for Racial Justice and College Hill
Community Church. A lifetime member
of the Henry Solomon Lehr Society,
Jay was preceded in death by his wife,
Marjorie.
Judy Tabor, Lima, OH, August 31,
2008. Judy was a cook for Ohio
Northern University’s Phi Mu Delta
fraternity for 29 years. Judy played
piano and organ at Maysville United
Methodist Church, where she
was also a member of its United
Methodist Women’s group. A member
of the Ada Senior Citizens Group,
Judy enjoyed bowling. She is survived
by her husband, Larry.
Gerald Vinella, North Brunswick, NJ,
September 11, 2008. After attending
Ohio Northern, Gerald went on
to receive a bachelor’s degree in
education from Newark State College.
A football and wrestling coach, Gerald
enjoyed a 40-year career as a history
teacher for Jonathan Dayton Regional
and Piscataway High Schools. He is
survived by his wife, Janice.
Frederick Wintzer, Wapakoneta,
OH, September 23, 2008. After 46
years of service, Frederick retired
as president of G.A. Wintzer & Son
Co. His memberships included the
Auglaize County Regional Planning
Commission, Hamer Lodge 167 Free
& Accepted Masons, Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post 8445, Wapakoneta
Country Club and Wapakoneta Board
of Education. Frederick received
several honors throughout his lifetime,
including the Citizen of the Year Award
by the Wapakoneta Area Chamber
of Commerce and the Wapakoneta
Education Association Friends of
Education Award. He was the proud
recipient of two patents for a special
bulk-hauling vehicle and a gas pressure
tankage press. A veteran of the U.S.
Navy during World War II, Frederick is
survived by his wife, Mary Alice (Spar),
BSEd ’49.
Alan Sadurski
Alan Sadurski, tenured professor
of chemistry at Ohio Northern
University, died Friday, Aug. 22,
2008.
A native of Detroit, Mich., Alan
received a Bachelor of Science
degree in chemistry from Oakland
University in 1971 and a doctorate
from Wayne State University in 1978.
His career in education included
such positions as visiting professor at
Miami University, graduate teaching
assistant at Wayne State University,
and instructor at Michigan Christian
College.
For 28 years, he served as
a professor of chemistry at Ohio
Northern. The lives he touched, the
friends he made, and the students
he influenced are simply immense. His devotion to Ohio Northern truly
paralleled his love of teaching. Since 1996, he belonged to the American
Chemical Society.
His passion for music was evident in his memberships, which
included Bluffton Chorale, Concentus, Lima Symphony Chorus, ONU
Men’s Chorus and jazz ensemble and the Salvation Army Staff Band.
Alan is survived by his wife, Gailyn, BM ’05, son, Stephen (Rachel),
daughter, Anna (Greg) Heier, two stepsons, Jason and Matthew Klem,
and grandchildren.
Alumni
1930
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Gayle (Riddle) Huffman, AA, Willard,
OH, October 14, 2003. She was a
teacher for Willard and Richmond
Twp. Schools, and she ultimately
retired after 44 years of service.
Gayle is survived by her family and
friends.
1931
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Peter Falzone, PH G, Cleveland, OH,
April 17, 2005. While at Northern,
Peter was a member of the men’s
basketball team. He is a lifetime
member of the N-Men. A retired
pharmacist, Peter was the owner of
Shore Drug in Lakeshore, OH, for
over 40 years. His wife, Elizabeth,
passed away in April 2007.
1934
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Georgia Shepherd, BSEd, Lima,
OH, July 22, 2008. Georgia was a
teacher before she opened a beauty
shop in Urbana, OH. A member of the
Roundhead United Methodist Church,
Georgia is survived by her family and
friends.
1935
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Mary (Davis) Monson, BSEd, Bryan,
OH, August 24, 2008. A former firstgrade
teacher, Mary enjoyed farming
in Richwood, OH, with her husband,
Merrit, who preceded her in death. She
is survived by her family and friends.
Cora (Walcutt) Swartz, AA, Chelsea,
MI, October 24, 2007. In addition
to receiving a degree from Ohio
Northern, Cora went on to receive
a bachelor’s degree and master’s
degree from Michigan State University.
She served as the principal of Marble
School for 20 years and was a Title
IX coordinator for a brief time during
retirement. A devoted member of
Peoples Church in East Lansing, MI,
Cora enjoyed being an elder, Stephen
minister and teacher in the parish.
Cora was preceded in death by her
husband, Howard.
1938
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Gay Banes, BSEd, Canonsburg,
PA, June 4, 2008. Gay began his
professional career as a chemist
and later went on to become
and attorney. He worked for the
Commonwealth of PA Claim
Settlement, Department of Public
Assistance, Flexcell International,
William Penn Association, and he
also maintained a private practice.
He was instrumental in the creation
of the South Allegheny School District
and served the organization for 35
years. His memberships included the
Allegheny Bar Association, American
Bar Association, Audubon Society,
American-Hungarian Foundation of
War Relief, Bethlen Youth Federation,
Hungarian Freedom Foundation,
and Vizsla Club of America, among
many others. Gay was the recipient
of the Fraternalist of the Year Award
by the Fraternal Societies of Greater
Pittsburgh in 1987. He was preceded
in death by his wife, Helene.

Elmo Hagelberger, BSEE, Huntsville, OH,
August 28, 2006. While at Northern, Elmo was
a member of the IEEE-student chapter and
Sigma Pi fraternity. He retired from the U.S.
Air Force-WPAFB after 32 years of service as
a production engineer. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Eileen (Reed), BA ’32.
1939
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Warren Martens, BSPh, Walnut Creek,
CA, August 5, 2008. While at Northern,
he was a member of Kappa Psi fraternity.
A graduate of the Naval Academy at
Annapolis, Warren was a proud veteran
of World War II. After the war, Warren
went on to enjoy a 27-year career with
Upjohn Pharmaceutical Company. His
memberships included American Vets,
Kiwanis Club of Rossmoor, United States
Power Squadron (founder of the Diablo
Chapter), and the VFW. Warren was
preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis.
1940
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Doris (Clark) Ayres, BSEd, Van Wert, OH,
September 13, 2008. While at Northern,
Doris was a member of Theta Phi Delta. The
youngest of nine children, Doris was a native of
Alger, OH. Throughout her career in education,
Doris was a teacher for Upper Sandusky,
Harrod, and Lincoln Junior High Schools. She
is survived by her family and friends.
1941
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George Zimpfer, LLB, Lancaster, OH,
August 30, 2007. A retired attorney,
George was a member of the Fairfield
County Bar Association, Ohio State Bar
Association and VFW Post 1380. He is
survived by his wife, Dollie.
1942
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Leona (Duncan) Lowery, BSEd, Jackson,
MS, July 18, 2008. While at Northern, Leona
was a member of Alpha Xi Delta, Pi Kappa
Delta, The Northern Review and the Debate
team. After graduating from Northern, Leona
went on to receive a master’s degree from
Vanderbilt University. A retired teacher,
Leona was a member of Alpha Delta Kappa,
Brandon United Methodist Church, Colonial
Dames and the Daughters of the American
Revolution. Leona was preceded in death by
her husband, Robert.
1944
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Ralph Walter, BSEE, North East, PA,
September 2, 2008. While at Northern,
Ralph was a member of the IEEE-student
chapter. After graduation, Ralph went
on to spend two years in the U.S. Navy,
and he enjoyed a 36-year career with the
Locomotive Division of General Electric as
an electrical engineer. His memberships
included Baker Creek Watershed
Association, North East Cultural Center,
North East Historical Society, North East
School Board and Park United Methodist
Church. Ralph is survived by his wife,
Ruthanna (Vannorsdall), BA ’44.
1945
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Hiram Holdridge, BA, Craig, CO,
December 24, 2007. After graduating
from Northern, Hiram went on to attend
Garrett Biblical Institute. A retired minister,
Hiram is survived by his wife, Florence.
1946
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Carmen (Alvarez) Thuma, BSEd, Wesley
Chapel, FL, February 6, 2008. While at
Northern, Carmen was a member of Theta
Phi Delta. A native of Havana, Cuba,
Carmen is survived by her husband, James.
1949
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James Walters, BA, BSPh, Sebring, FL,
May 23, 2008. A veteran of World War II,
James enjoyed a career as a medical doctor.
He was a member of the Elks and the board
of supervisors at Sun ’n Lakes Country Club.
He served as an elder, finance committee
member and Sunday-school teacher at First
Presbyterian Church in Sebring, FL. James
is survived by his wife, Joanne.
Richard Welton, BSEd, Cleveland, OH,
July 26, 2008. A veteran of the U.S. Army
during World War II, Richard retired after
30-year career as a teacher and coach.
During his retirement, Richard worked as
a landscaper from April to November. He
is survived by his wife, Ruth.
1950
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Norbert Davis, BSEd, Lima, OH,
September 15, 2008. A veteran of the
U.S. Navy during World War II, Norbert
enjoyed a 46-year career with the Lima
City Board of Education. He was heavily
involved in many organizations, including
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of
Dayton, Ancient Order of Nobles of the
Mystic Shrine, Benevolent & Protective
Order of Elks Lodge 54, High 12 Club
590, Lima Shrine Club, Lodge 205 F &
AM, Song Masters Choral Group, and
Trinity United Methodist Church. He was
a member of the National Education and
Ohio Education Associations. Norbert
was preceded in death by his first wife,
June, and his second wife, Marcella.
William “Bill” Derry, BSPh, Hon. D.’01,
Caldwell, ID, September 12, 2008. While at
Northern, Bill was a member of chorus, Sigma
Phi Epsilon fraternity and the football and
wrestling teams. After serving with the Army
Air Corps during World War II, Bill went on to
graduate from Northern and work for Cheffy
Drugs. He and his wife, Rondalee, who
survives, opened Derry Drugs in 1953 and
ultimately retired in 1990. His memberships
included the Board of the Van Wert County
Foundation, First United Methodist Church,
Van Wert Elks Club, and Van Wert Rotary
Club. He served in leadership roles for
several organizations, including the
Republican Party, Ohio State Pharmaceutical
Association, Van Wert Heart Association,
and Van Wert Junior Achievement. Bill was
inducted into the Ft. Wayne Area Junior
Achievement Hall of Fame and Ohio Senior
Citizens Hall of Fame.
1951
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Harry Frederick, JD, Canfield, OH, August
10, 2008. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he
received three battle stars for outstanding
service and went on to attend Ohio Northern.
While at Northern, Harry was a member of
the football team and Delta Sigma Phi. He
began his professional career in the insurance
industry and ultimately retired as a partner
with Brennan, Frederick, Vouros & Black. His
memberships included Canfield Christian
Church, Canfield Kiwanis Club, Canfield Swim
Club, Canfield War Vets Museum, Mahoning
County Bar Association, and Ohio State Bar
Association. Harry was preceded in death by
his wife, Ellen.
1952
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Bernard Retterer, BSEE, Severna Park,
MD, January 12, 2008. While at Northern,
Bernard was a member of the basketball
team and the IEEE-student chapter. He
retired from ARINC Research Inc., after
25 years of service as a vice president of
engineering for the communications research
company. After retiring, he went on to act
as a consultant for several organizations in
Washington, D.C. Bernard is survived by his
wife, Mary.
1955
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Howard Mumma, Hon. D., Tucson, AZ,
December 15, 2004. Howard was a retired
minster of the United Methodist Church.
Robert “Bob” Tschanz, BSCE, Celebration,
FL, July 16, 2008. While at Northern, Robert was
a member of the ASCE Student Chapter, Alpha
Sigma Phi, and Tau Beta Phi. A veteran of the
U.S. Army, Bob held several positions throughout
his career, including professional engineer
and surveyor at Surveyors, Inc., assistant city
engineer and city engineer for the city of Lima,
OH, and Allen County sanitary engineer. He was
affiliated with several organizations, including
Allen County Mental Health Services, the Lima
Symphony, and the Rotary Boys Choir. Bob is
survived by his wife, Jennie.
Robert C. Bolon
1956
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Harold “Pete” Vermillion, BSEd,
Summerfield, FL, April 11, 2008.
While at Northern, Pete was a
member of the University Religious
Association Council. A veteran of the
Korean and Vietnam wars, Pete was
a retired United Methodist pastor of
the Western Ohio Conference. He
served several parishes, including
Christ United Methodist Church in
Gainesville, Pine United Methodist
Church in Fort McCoy, St. Paul’s
United Methodist Church in Ocala
and USAR. Pete is survived by his
wife, Jane.
1957
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John Works, JD, Silver Lake,
OH, November 12, 2007. While
at Northern, John was a member
of Delta Theta Phi, Student Bar
Association, Student Senate, and
Willis Society. John received several
degrees, including a BA from Brown
University and an MBA and Ph. D.
from Northwestern University. A
veteran of the Korean conflict, John
enjoyed a long career at Duquesne
University before he retired as
a professor of finance from the
University of Akron. He is survived
by his wife, Trudy.
1959
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Donald Klein, BSME, Lima, OH,
September 4, 2008. A veteran of the
Marine Corps during the Korean War,
Donald worked in various engineering
capacities for over 35 years. He
ultimately retired from AlliedSignal
Foundation, Inc., where he worked
as a senior manufacturing engineer.
His efforts in the automotive product
development area resulted in several
patents. Donald is survived by his
wife, Joan (Meier), BSEd ’68.
Robert C. Bolon, 85, died Nov.
16, 2008, in Cleveland.
He served as president of the
Hillier Family Foundation board,
which supports the Metzger Nature
Center, ONU’s nature center in
Tuscarawas County. The Robert
C. Bolon Academic Field Study
Center, the 8,000-square-foot
facility at the Nature Center, is
named in his honor.
He is survived by his wife of
60 years, Betty L. (Martin) Bolon; a
son, Thomas C. Bolon; a daughter,
Laura A. Schaffter; and four
grandchildren.
A graduate of The Ohio State
University, he was a retired executive from J.C. Penny Company Inc. He
was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and recipient of a purple heart.
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Oren E. Dickason, JD ’38
Oren E. Dickason, JD ’38, died Jan. 6, 2009, in Lima at age 95.
A graduate of the Pettit College of Law, Dickason practiced his profession in
Lima for more 65 years and served as an adjunct professor of law at ONU.
Dickason was a member of the Allen County, Ohio State and American Bar
Associations. He served as president of the Allen County Bar Association and was a
member of the Probate and Trust Law Committee of the Ohio State Bar Association.
Dickason was born Aug. 29, 1913, in Lima to Oren and Bertha Dickason. On
Dec. 29, 1939, he married Margaret S. Steiner, who preceded him in death.
He was a member of Trinity Methodist Church, Lima, where he served as
president of the board of trustees. He served on the board of trustees of the West
Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church and as chairman of the Section of
Higher Education and Campus Ministries.
He served as president of the Central Savings Association and was a founding
trustee of the Lima Symphony Orchestra. He volunteered as president of the Shawnee
Council of the Boy Scouts of America and as trustee of the YWCA and YMCA.
He was a trustee for Baldwin-Wallace College for 22 years, where he received
an honorary Doctor of Laws degree in 1993. He was a 68-year member of Lodge
205 Free & Accepted Masons. He was a member of Scottish Rite Valley of Toledo, the Lima Shrine Club, Chapter 49
Royal Arch Masons and Council 20 Royal & Select Masons.
He is survived by a son, Miner (Meg) Dickason, JD ’67, of Lima; a daughter, Anne (Joe) Groth, of Portland, Ore.;
and a special friend, Eileen Flynn, of Lima.
1962
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Mary Lou (Vail) Bush, BSBA, Lima, OH,
June 14, 2008. While at Northern, Mary
Lou was a member of Delta Zeta sorority.
She enjoyed a career as a typing and
business teacher at Elida High School.
Her memberships included Benevolent
& Protective Order of Elks Lodge 54,
Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 370
and Shawnee United Methodist Church.
Mary Lou was preceded in death by her
husband, Ned, BSEd ’50.
Virginia Meyette, BSEd, Ohio City, OH,
August 19, 2008. While at Northern,
Virginia was a member of Kappa Delta
Pi. In addition to her bachelor’s degree
from Ohio Northern, Virginia received a
master’s degree from the University of
Northern Colorado. A retired elementary
school teacher, Virginia was a member
of the American Association of University
Women, St. Paul’s Church-Harrison
Township, and Van Wert Chapter-Order
of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Paul.
JoAnn (Hobensack) Peterson, JD,
Phoenix, AZ, August 31, 2008. A native
of the Akron, OH, area, JoAnn moved
to Arizona where she enjoyed 46
years as a resident. She retired from
the Veteran’s Administration after 14
years of service and is survived by her
husband, Edward.
1963
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Mary (Schmuck) Kandel, BSPh, East
Canton, OH, August 20, 2008. While
at Northern, Mary was a member of
the Delta Zeta sorority, Kappa Epsilon,
Student National Pharmaceutical
Association and University Singers.
A retired pharmacist, Mary belonged
to Faith United Methodist Church,
P.E.O. Sisterhood and The Ohio State
Pharmaceutical Association, among
others. She is survived by her husband,
James, JD ’71.
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Phaedra (Iordanidou) Aingworth, BA,
Cleveland, OH, June 23, 2008. Born in
Oraiokastro, Greece, Phaedra came to
Northern to study French and general
science. While at Northern, she was a
member of the World Student Organization.
A retired teacher, Phaedra was preceded in
death by her husband, Donald, BA ’65.
Ruth (Brown) Harrington, BS, Akron,
OH, October 4, 2008. While at Northern,
Ruth was a member of Alpha Xi Delta
and Northern Christian Fellowship. She
went on to enjoy a career in the medical
field. Ruth and her husband, Robert,
BSPh ’63, who survives, loved to travel
and visit with their grandchildren, friends
and family.
Gladys Steury, BA, Avon Lake, OH,
March 24, 2008. Gladys was preceded
in death by her husband, Calvin.
William Tempel, BA, San Jose, CA,
April 27, 2008. While at Northern, William
wrote for Polaris. A veteran of the U.S.
Army, William was a vice president
and portfolio manager for Wachovia
Securities in San Jose. A leader and
mentor for many diverse audiences,
William devoted his life to helping others.
His pride remains in the non-profit charity,
Tempel’s Rock Foundation for Children.
He is survived by family and friends.
1965
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Donna Colvin, BSEd, Lima, OH, July
28, 2008. While at Northern, Donna was
a member of Kappa Delta Pi and Sigma
Tau Delta. A retired teacher of Lima
Senior High School, Donna belonged to
the Church of Christ. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Don.
William “Bill” Marley, BA, Pottstown,
PA, July 21, 2008. Born in Fostoria, OH,
Bill worked as a sales manager for The
Swan Corporation for over 30 years. A
member of St. Aloysius Roman Catholic
Church, Bill is survived by his wife, Vicki.
1966
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Dorothy (Smith) Gulker, BSEd, Lima, OH,
August 16, 2008. Dorothy was a retired teacher
of the Bluffton school system and member of
Shawnee United Methodist Church. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert.
1968
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Gary Brinsfield, JD, Waynesville, OH,
September 17, 2008. He was employed
by several organizations throughout
his career, including the U.S. Justice
Department, E.S. Gallon & Associates, and
Couden, Pfarrer, Crew and Becker. His
memberships included the American Trial
Lawyers Association and the Dayton Bar
Association. Gary is survived by his wife,
Susan.
1969
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Richard Styer, BSEd, Kenton, OH, August
22, 2008. While at Northern, he was a
member of the marching band, Kappa Kappa
Psi and the brass and jazz ensembles.
Richard retired after 35 years of service
with Kenton City Schools as a teacher. His
memberships included Findlay College
Concert Band, Findlay Flag City Band,
First United Methodist Church, and Latham
Lodge 154 F & AM. He was a board member
for Habitat for Humanity, and he enjoyed
volunteering for Hardin Memorial Hospital.
Richard is survived by his wife, Sharon.
1970
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Charlene McComas, BA, Ontario, CA, July
13, 2008. While at Northern, Charlene was a
member of Alpha Lambda Delta, French Club
and Polaris. Throughout her career, she held
such positions as assistant director of public
administration for Pomona College, public
relations director for Pomona Valley Hospital,
project manager for Edison International and
associate for Microsoft Corporation. She is
survived by her family and friends.
Cathie Solt, BA, McComb, OH, July 16, 2008.
While at Northern, Cathie was a member of
Northern Christian Fellowship. A retired realtor
and antique dealer, Cathie was a co-founder
of Starlite Cosmetic Co., of Shreveport, LA.
Cathie is survived by her family and friends.
1973
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Jaspal Kochhar, BSPh, Alexandria, VA,
August, 2, 2008. After retiring from a career
in pharmacy, Jaspal went on to participate in
volunteer work and to serve as an associate
for the United States Government. He is
survived by his wife, Kimbinh Nguyen.
Tom Naylor, BA, Fort Lauderdale, FL, July
15, 2008. While at Northern, Tom was a
member of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity and Beta
Beta Beta. After working as a perfusionist at
North Ridge Hospital in Fort Lauderdale for
over 25 years, he went on to enjoy a second
career that stemmed from his hobby of raising
orchids, bromeliads and water lilies. He
established Dania Beach Water Gardens and
Gifts and served as its president. A lecturer
on plants and plant care, Tom was a member
of the Florida Council of Bromeliad Societies
and the International Water Lily and Water
Gardening Society, among other organizations.
Tom is survived by his family and friends.
1974
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Ruth Kruse, BA, Napoleon, OH, July 29,
2008. Ruth enjoyed a career as a thirdgrade
teacher for Pike-Delta-York Schools.
Her memberships included the National
Education Association, Trinity Lutheran
Church, the Ohio Education Association
and the Pike-Delta-York Education
Association. A Sunday-school teacher
for St. Peters Lutheran Church, Ruth
volunteered for Fulton County Hospice.
She is survived by her family and friends.
Juanita (Skidmore) Shroats, BSEd, Green
Camp, OH, May 17, 2008. Juanita retired
from Pleasant Elementary Schools after
20 years of service. A long-time resident
of Green Camp, Juanita was a member of
Green Camp United Methodist Church where
she served as a pianist, organist and music
director. She enjoyed giving piano lessons
to students in Marion County. Juanita was
preceded in death by her husband, Vernon.
1979
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Jerome Vennemann, JD, Cincinnati, OH,
May 19, 2008. Prior to attending Northern,
Jerry received a Bachelor of Arts degree
from the University of Cincinnati. He enjoyed
a career in the legal department at Cinergy
and ultimately retired as General Council.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Eileen.
1997
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David Gartrell Jr., BSPh, Strasburg, OH,
June 25, 2008. While at Northern, David
was a member of Phi Mu Delta fraternity and
he participated in intramural sports. David
worked for Walgreens as a staff pharmacist.
An avid sports fan, David enjoyed reading,
fishing, music, and his faith. He is survived
by his wife, Sarah (Longstreet), BSPh ’97.

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William L. Robinson Young Alumni Award
The William L. Robinson Young Alumni Award, established on May 29, 2004, was created to honor and recognize
45 years of influencing Ohio Northern University students and to ensure that this legacy continues throughout the
next 45 years. The annual recipient demonstrates passion and loyalty toward their profession, community and alma
mater, Ohio Northern University.
• The alumna/alumnus must have graduated within the last 15 years from
Ohio Northern University.
• The individual may represent any college of the University, graduate or undergraduate.
• One female and one male may be selected per year.
• The selected individuals will be chosen by the selection committee and honored at ONU’s Homecoming.
• Any person affiliated with ONU may nominate the individual by sending a letter of reference and any
available information (i.e. résumé), along with the following nomination form.
• For more information, please call 866-ONU-ALUM.
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Career advisory services are provided
by professional career advisors and are
individualized to fit your specific needs.
Call to talk to us about:
• Career focus and search strategies or
preparation for graduate/professional school
• Utilization of campus resources
• Utilizing technology and web career channels
• Networking success strategies
• Leveraging employer leads
• Behavioral-based interview dimensions and
techniques
• Interview preparation
• Navigating through demographic and
economic conditions when making career
choices
• Exploring experiential learning or internship
opportunities
• Document critiquing (résumé/curriculum
vitae, cover letters, portfolio review)
The Office of Career Services
at Ohio Northern University
is Here for You.
Did you know that the Office of Career Services is still committed
to helping you find a career that is right for you or helping
you select and apply to graduate or professional school?
Every service we provide to our students is available to ONU
alumni as a lifetime benefit. The Office of Career Services
has made positive changes and has more to offer than ever
before. We strategically cultivate and strengthen long-term
relationships with “Employers of Choice” to market our
graduates in the local, national and international arenas to
maximize your employment opportunities.
In addition to these services, you’re still
invited to our career fairs:
• Fall and Spring Career Kaleidoscope for Arts
& Sciences, Business Administration and
Engineering majors
• Pharmacy Jobs Fair for Pharmacy majors
• Collegiate Employ.Net virtual job fair
And to our workshops and presentations:
• Symplicity/Optimal Résumé and Career Search
Engine Strategies – Leveraging Technology in
Your Career Search
• Graduate/professional school workshops
• Career Fair Success Strategies
• Networking Success Strategies
• Behavioral Interviewing Phase I (explains how to
conquer the most challenging interview questions
that employers will ask)
• Behavioral Interviewing Phase II: Mock
Interviewing with Career Services professional
advisors, peer career assistants and alumni
• Myers Briggs Type Indicator ® – Understanding
Your “Type”
• Financial planning and investment workshops
Refer to our Web site for updated event information:
www.onu.edu/careers
Call for an appointment to speak with a professional career advisor 419-772-2145.
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Ohio Northern University Alumni Weekend 2009
SAVE THE DATE • May 29-31, 2009 • www.onualumni.com
Welcome back to Ohio Northern University! Alumni Weekend 2009 promises to be full of fellowship and fun. The weekend is designed to provide
you with opportunities to meet former classmates, make new friends, and enjoy our beautiful campus and facilities. We hope you will attend the
seminars, banquets and other programs that are planned. We are especially thankful to the class of 1959 planning committee which has helped
so much with this year’s activities.
FRiDAY, MAY 29
Noon
Alumni Luncheon
(McIntosh Center, Wishing Well)
1 - 6 p.m.
Registration
(McIntosh Center, Main Lobby)
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Bridge Session
(McIntosh Center)
Find a partner or come by yourself for an
afternoon of fun!
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
tour of the Mathile Center for the
Natural Sciences
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
internet Basics
Learn more about options to connect on
the world wide web!
2:30 - 4 p.m.
tours of Campus
Including the Hakes-Pierstorf Family
Pharmacy Addition, Dial-Roberson
Football Stadium, King Horn Center, Dicke
Hall, the Alumni House, and much more!
5:15 - 6 p.m.
Reception in the Elzay Gallery of Art
Featuring the work of Jaye Bumbaugh,
BSEd ’59.
6:30 p.m.
50th Year Class Reunion
Dinner and Photo
(McIntosh Center, Ballroom)
Join us as we honor the class of 1959.
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9 p.m.
Reception
The Inn at Ohio Northern University
Come one, come all for hors d’oeuvres
and fun!
SAtURDAY, MAY 30
7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Registration
(McIntosh Center, Main Lobby)
7:30 - 9 a.m.
Breakfast Buffet
(McIntosh Center, Activities Room)
8 a.m.
Walk the Remington Walk
Enjoy a leisurely walk through ONU’s
beautiful campus with other ONU alumni
and friends while learning about these
new sculptures on Northern’s campus.
(Meet at the McIntosh fountain at 8 a.m.
for shuttle service to the walk.)
9 - 10 a.m.
Alumni College
This hour will include various activities for
alumni and friends. Please view
www.onualumni.com for topics.
10:15 a.m. - noon
Meet the Deans and College Reunion
Celebrations
Visit with deans and faculty from your
college.
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Alumni Association Luncheon
(Ballroom)
Join ONU alumni and friends for a picnic
lunch followed by an update on the
University from President Baker.
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Jewelry making with the First Lady
1:30 - 3 p.m.
tours of Campus
Including the Hakes-Pierstorf Family
Pharmacy Addition, Dial-Roberson
Football Stadium, King Horn Center,
Dicke Hall, the Alumni House and
much more!
2 - 6 p.m.
Horse and Carriage Rides through
ONU’s Campus
(Leaving from McIntosh Center)
2 p.m.
Renew your vows in the beautiful
chapel gardens on ONU’s campus
3 - 4 p.m.
tour of the Mathile Center for the
Natural Sciences
5 - 6 p.m.
Garden Reception at the
President’s Home
(Dicke House)
Join Dr. Kendall L. and Mrs. toby Baker,
BFA ’06, at their home prior to the alumni
awards dinner. Transportation will be
provided from McIntosh Center.
6:30 p.m.
Alumni Awards Banquet and Dinner
(McIntosh Center)
Join us for an evening of dining and
entertainment while celebrating this
year’s Distinguished Alumni Award
recipients.
SUNDAY, MAY 31
8 - 10 a.m.
Breakfast at the inn at
Ohio Northern University
Sunday Worship
A list of area churches and worship
times are available at the registration
area.
11 a.m.
the Ninth Annual Robby Golf
Classic
(Colonial Golfers Club - five miles
west of Ada)
The event is a fundraiser for The
Robby Fund, named in honor of
Bill Robinson, BSEd ’61, Hon.D.
’05, H of F ’05. Your participation
fee of $125 includes range balls,
18 holes of golf with a cart, and a
post-golf dinner. The shotgun start
will be at noon with dinner taking
place at approximately 5 p.m. For
further information, please contact
Ann Donnelly, BA ’99, director of
alumni affairs, at 419-772-3549 or
a-donnelly@onu.edu

SPECiAL iNFORMAtiON
Alumni Headquarters
McIntosh Center will again be this
year’s Alumni Weekend Headquarters.
Upon arrival, you should report to
the registration area to receive your
weekend materials, including room
assignments, tickets for events, and any
other information you should need.
A festive atmosphere, including helpful
student ambassadors, ONU yearbooks
from the mid-50s, and music from
your years on campus will greet you
at Alumni Headquarters. In addition,
information will be available from the
Office of Admissions. Make Alumni
Headquarters your first stop when you
come to campus.
Lodging
We are pleased to now offer you a
room at the beautiful Inn at Ohio
Northern University. You may reserve
a room at this full-service luxury hotel,
at a rate of $90 plus tax, by calling
419-772-2500. This block will be held
through May 15, 2009. Please refer
to Alumni Weekend when calling to
make your reservation.
Also located on Northern’s campus
are rooms in Ohio Northern’s Campus
Village Apartments. This will be
available to attendees at this year’s
Alumni Weekend on Friday and
Saturday nights at a cost of $35 per
night. You may reserve a campus
village apartment in the registration
form.
Barnes & Noble Bookstore
The University Bookstore, located
in McIntosh Center, will be open
throughout the weekend so you
may purchase ONU memorabilia.
The bookstore’s hours of operation
are below, and will be posted at the
registration area as well.
Friday - 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Please visit the bookstore during these
hours to take advantage of being on
campus once again and to show your
ONU pride when you return home.
Northern On Main
ONU’s own coffee shop will be open
for business during Alumni Weekend
for guests to take advantage of freshly
brewed Starbucks coffee, or a grilled
sandwich of their choice. Its hours of
operation are below, and will be posted
at the registration area as well.
Friday - 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday - 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Northern on Main is located on Main
Street adjacent to the front of campus,
about a two block walk from McIntosh
Center.
Elzay Gallery of Art
Visit the Elzay Gallery of Art on ONU’s
campus. The gallery will be open from
noon - 5 p.m. both Friday and Saturday
of Alumni Weekend for your enjoyment.
This year’s exhibit features ONU’s own
Jaye Bumbaugh, BSEd ’59.
REGiStRAtiON
tours of Campus
Tours of campus will be available
throughout the weekend led by ONU
student ambassadors in attendance. They
would be happy to give you a guided tour
so you may reminisce about how campus
looked in 1959, and how it has changed
over the years.
SPECiAL EvENtS
Horse and Carriage Campus tours
For the fifth straight year, tours of
campus in a horse and carriage will be
available from 2 - 6 p.m. on Saturday,
May 30. There will be many other
opportunities for tours of campus
throughout the weekend, so please
take advantage of them to see the new
buildings and renovated structures on
campus.
Alumni College Seminars
The Alumni College seminars will be
discussions led by Ohio Northern faculty
members and will cover topics selected
by your peers that we hope will interest
you.
the History of Football at ONU,
Dr. Russ Crawford
Jewelry Making with the First Lady
Join ONU First Lady Toby Baker, BFA
’06, in this session, which will be an
interactive jewelry-making opportunity
for attendees of Alumni Weekend.
Each participant will leave with a piece
of jewelry that they have personally
made. Come enjoy yourselves and
make a one of a kind piece of jewelry
that you can show off to your friends
when you return home.
Please complete this registration form and return it to: Office of Alumni Affairs, Ohio Northern University, 525 S. Main St., Ada, OH 45810
by Monday, May 25, 2009. Make checks payable to: Ohio Northern University You may also pay by credit card by calling 419-772-2727
*Please note: All other class reunion gatherings will be celebrated during Homecoming Weekend - October 10, 2009
FRiDAY
Lodging–Campus Village Apartments _____ guest(s)
@ 35 per night
Luncheon (complimentary) _____ guest(s)
Bridge Session _____ guest(s)
Internet Basics Program _____ guest(s)
Mathile Center Tour _____ guest(s)
Reception, Elzay Gallery of Art _____ guest(s)
50th Year Class Reunion Dinner
@ $15 per guest
_____ guest(s)
(Class of ’59 and spouse complimentary) $___________
Name ________________________________________
Class Year _____________________________________
Address ______________________________________
SAtURDAY
Lodging–Campus Village Apartments _____ guest(s)
@ $35 per night
Breakfast Buffet _____ guest(s)
@ $7 per guest $____________
Vow Renewal Ceremony _____ guest(s)
Mathile Center Tour _____ guest(s)
50th Reunion Class and
Golden Years Breakfast (complimentary) _____ guest(s)
Alumni Association Luncheon _____ guest(s)
@ $10 per guest $____________
internet Basics
Would you like to learn about more
options to communicate? Attend this
session to hone your skills on the world
wide web.
Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner
Saturday night of Alumni Weekend,
the Distinguished Alumni Awards
Dinner will be held to honor the 2008
Distinguished Alumni Awards winners.
All attendees of Alumni Weekend are
invited and encouraged to attend this
dinner to honor their fellow alumni who
are winning these prestigious awards.
Bridge Session
Join in on an afternoon of bridge with
alumni and friends! Find a partner or
come alone for an event filled with fun
and wonderful prizes.
Ninth Annual Robby Classic
For all golfers who will be attending
Alumni Weekend, the Ninth Annual Robby
Classic will take place on Sunday, May
31, at Colonial Golfers Club, located 5
miles west of Ada.
For further information and to receive
a registration form, please contact Ann
Donnelly, BA ’99, director of alumni
affairs at (419) 772-3549, or e-mail
a-donnelly@onu.edu
Internet Basics _____ guest(s)
The History of Football at ONU _____ guest(s)
Jewelry Making with the First Lady _____ guest(s)
Meet the Deans and College Reunion Celebrations
Dicke College of Business Administration _____ guest(s)
Raabe College of Pharmacy _____ guest(s)
Pettit College of Law _____ guest(s)
Smull College of Engineering _____ guest(s)
Getty College of Arts & Sciences _____ guest(s)
President’s Reception _____ guest(s)
Alumni Awards Banquet _____ guest(s)
@ $13 per guest $____________
Telephone ____________________________________
E-mail ________________________________________
Guest(s) _______________________________________
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Ducks swimming in the lake in front of University Terrace apartments on ONU’s campus.
Photo: Ken Colwell

ALUMNI JOURNAL
Ohio Northern University
Office of Alumni Affairs
525 South Main Street
Ada, Ohio 45810