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Class Notes 00s Douglas A. Lindh of Belleville, Mich., ’00 BA criminal justice, is a medical claims adjuster for Farmers Insurance Co. in Michigan. Matthew G. Vansuch of Howland, ’02 BA in Political Science, received the University of Akron Law Alumni Association’s 2008 Alumni Publication Award for an article he had published in the Seton Hall Legislative Journal. Matthew Vansuch The article was titled “Icing the Judicial Hellholes: Congress’ Attempt to Put Out ‘Frivolous’ Lawsuits Burns a Hole Through the Constitution.” Vansuch is an attorney for the Warren law firm of Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell, Ltd. He is married to Deena DeVico, a 2002 YSU alumna, and earned his law degree from UA in 2005. Christian Aleshire of Mineral Ridge,’02, BA in telecommunications, was recently promoted to program director of WWIZ- Rock 104, a Cumulus Media radio station in Youngstown. Aleshire also serves as program director for two other Cumulus stations, WBBW and ESPN 1240, where he’s on the air regularly. He fills in on the Y-103 morning show and is the play-by-play voice of the Mahoning Valley Thunder indoor football team. He joined Cumulus Media in 2003. Laura Clark of Columbus, ’03 BS in Biology, graduated in June from the Ohio State University College of Pharmacy with a doctorate degree in pharmacy. While a student at OSU, Clark was vice president of her pharmacy class, a two-time winner of the American Pharmacists Association/ Academy of Student Pharmacists Patient Counseling competition and went on to compete on the national level. She has accepted a pharmacist position with Kroger in Columbus. Timothy N. Oberle of Salem, ’03 AB, Jennifer A. Snyder of Cortland, ’03 AB, Megan M. Graff of Youngstown, ’04 AB, Rebecca A. Royer of Canfield, ’04 AB and Elizabeth A. Nemes of Cuyahoga Falls, ’05 AB, earned their Juris Doctorate degrees in May from the University of Akron School of Law. Megan A. Kerrigan of Hubbard, ’04 BS in education, is a kindergarten teacher for the Slippery Rock Area School District in Slippery Rock, Pa. She earned a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Gannon University in 2005 and a master’s degree in library and information science from Kent State University in 2007. Charlene Arendas of Columbus, ’04 BS in biology, earned a doctorate degree in veterinary medicine in June from the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. In January, Arendas joined a group of American Charlene Arendas veterinarians who traveled to Peru to study a llama and alpaca research facility, and she later gave a presentation about the trip at the International Camelid Health Conference for Veterinarians. She hopes to return to the Youngstown area to establish her veterinary practice. Jason Perry of Orlando, Fla., ’07 BSBA, a former YSU football standout, is in his first year with the Arena Football League, playing as a defensive back with the Orlando Predators. A second-team All- Jason Perry American and firstteam All-Gateway selection while at YSU, Perry was a team captain his senior year and started 38 games during his college career. Army Maj. George L. Hammar IV, ’95 BA History, was awarded the Combat Action Badge for combat operations in southern Iraq. Hammar, a maneuver adviser to the 4th Brigade, 8th Iraqi Army Division, was with a platoon of Iraqi soldiers and three other U.S. soldiers on Dec. 10, 2007, when the unit came under small-arms fire from insurgents. They returned fire, dispersing the insurgent force. “We were shot at all day, actually,” Hammar said. “Luckily, I was with a great group of Iraqi soldiers who did their job to the highest standards imaginable.” Hammar earned a master’s degree in military studies, land warfare and international studies from American Military University in 2007. He plans to move his family to Fort Carson, Col. and to join the 4th Infantry Division when he completes his service in Iraq this fall. got good news? Let YSU Magazine share it with your fellow alumni. New jobs, promotions, new business ventures, awards and other accomplishments are all welcome. When you write, please include your YSU graduation year and degree, city of residence and a contact phone number or email address. Email to universitymagazine@ysu.edu or mail to: Marketing and Communications, Youngstown State University, One University Plaza, Youngstown, OH 44555. 54 Youngstown State University
A lumni • N E W S Legacy Scholarship Winners Announced The legacy of children following in the footsteps of their parents or guardians to attain a degree from the same alma mater is a cherished tradition at Youngstown State University. The YSU Office of Alumni and Events Management has helped to keep that tradition alive and to foster strong relationships between graduates and the university by offering four $1,000 Legacy Scholarships to children of current Alumni Society members. To qualify, at least one of the recipient’s parents or guardians must be a YSU graduate and a member of the Alumni Society. Legacy Scholarship winners for the 2008-2009 academic year, listed with their YSU alumni parents, are: Nora Davine Campana of Canfield (mother, Mary Ellen [Walsh] Campana). Emily Devon of East Liverpool (parents, William and Susan Devon). Caitlin Glenn of Lisbon (mother, Deborah Glenn). Kyle Hoffman of Newton Falls (parents, Mark and Aprile Hoffman). Red & White Game Penguin football fans enjoyed a sneak preview of the 2008 team during the Red & White Game in April, along with a visit with alumnus Ron Jaworski, ESPN analyst and former NFL quarterback. Alumni and friends enjoyed an indoor tailgate party in Stambaugh Stadium prior to kick-off. Coach Jon Heacock presented this contest for the eighth year, as the culmination of the team’s spring drills. Life Member Reception Draws Record Crowd A record crowd of more than 200 Life Members of the YSU Alumni Association and their guests celebrated the university’s Centennial with a reception in the Archives and Special Collections area of Maag Library. Following a buffet dinner, those in attendance took a behind-the-scenes tour of the archives reading room, processing room, manuscript and storage areas, and had the opportunity to view memorabilia and records from the university’s 100-year history. Life Members of the Alumni Society are honored annually with a reception recognizing their special dedication to Youngstown State University. ✘ Ron Jaworski Mark Your Calendar Sigma Tau Gamma Alumni Support All Alumni Reunion Alumni of Sigma Tau Gamma demonstrated their close ties to YSU with a recent $1,500 contribution to the All Alumni Reunion. John Africa, ’62, left, and Bill Kish, ’63, presented Heather Belgin of the Office of Alumni and Events Management with a check on behalf the Sigma Tau Gamma alumni. The Sigma Tau alumni sponsor a golf outing each July and are also active in other alumni events. 0 21 Half Century Reunion Sunday, October 26 - 11:30 a.m. reception, noon luncheon, DeBartolo Stadium Club - Graduates of 50 years and more are invited to attend this special event in honor of their milestone e anniversary. Terrace Dinners n Held 90 minutes before each home football game on the Stambaugh Stadium Terrace, weather permitting. (In case of inclement weather, held at Stambaugh Stadium). Join fellow Penguin fans for “civilized tailgating” before the game! 26 27 28 Call the Office of Alumni Relations at 330-941-3497 for more information. Summer 2008 55
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