Dr. George M. Veloudis, Clarion University

Living Through Clarion
Vol. 53 No. 2 July 2006 http://news.clarion.edu

Get A Life At Clarion
A few years ago, well maybe it was more than a few years, we used a
marketing slogan of ‘Get A Life’ to promote Clarion University. It was a little
controversial in its day, but the basic truth remains that many people do get
a start in life at Clarion.
You can see it throughout the pages of this publication and the impact of
Clarion on people.
Retired Lt. Col. Matthew “Jim” Rothlisberger, a 1982 graduate, even
offered five ideas for “Living a Life that is True” at May’s Commencement
Services. Beyond the suggested rules, Rothlisberger’s life is an example on
how to live a life that is true.
He participated in Clarion ROTC and was commissioned as second
lieutenant in the United States Army Signal Corps. His military career
included a series of senior leadership and staff positions and he retired as
the senior security engineer for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at
the Pentagon National Military Command Center.
ROTHLISBERGER
Following his retirement, Rothlisberger joined private industry, but was
asked to return to public service. He organized and became the first director of what is now known as the Pentagon Force
Protection Agency. That led to his promotion to director of information systems and technology for the Executive Office of
the President.
Perhaps equally impressive, he decided to leave that post and is currently a teacher in the Spotsylvania County Public
Schools in Virginia. Rothlisberger offered the follow suggestions.
Look For A Job, But Find A Vocation
“Find something that excites you intellectually and have fun at what you are doing. If you don’t like the job you have
chosen, try something else. Life is too short. Sometimes a job is just a job and a means to survive. People change jobs at
least three times in their lives. You are authorized to change your mind. Your vocation, on the other hand, should reflect
your life-long goals. Be a good parent, spouse, leader, servant.”
Take Care Of Yourself
“Treat yourself kindly. For you to be effective at your vocation you must make sure you are healthy physically,
emotionally, and spiritually. I learned that from my mentor Col. Vic Bowser and his wife, Sally, when I was a student at
Clarion. (Both are now working at Clarion University—Venango Campus.) Take a few minutes each day to care for yourself.
You will be a better person to those around you. Find a hobby to enjoy.”
Take Time For Your Friends
“You spent a number of years here at Clarion building lifelong friends. Send those Christmas cards and birthday cards
and nurture the relationships that you have built. Stay in touch and don’t forget your school. I get a sweet phone call from
a current student asking for a couple of bucks in donations every year. Don’t hang up. A student’s education is counting
on it. That was the only way my wife and I could get through school, from the generosity of Clarion grads that shared their
wealth.”
Serve. Find Ways To Reach Out Your Hand And Lift A Neighbor Up
“Your greatness will not be determined by a huge paycheck or a building named after you, but by the ability to help
someone out. Serve your community in some small way. All service is honorable.
“Serve your county so that the freedoms earned by Clarion graduates before you can be preserved. You can write a
letter to a soldier, police officer, fire fighter, or help out a teacher.
“In fact, I would like to thank some of the Clarion public servants. Thank you to my wife, Lisa Salerno (’82), who has
taught and influenced young minds for two decades. Thank you to the Arlington County firefighter, Randy Schwartz, one
of my college roommates. You all have seen him. He was the firefighter holding the flag as it was unfurled from atop the
Pentagon two days after the attack. Thank you to Col. Rose Miller (’81), a classmate who is serving as the head military
policeman in Afghanistan and is very much in harm’s way.
“As President Kennedy said back in the sixties, ‘Ask not what your country can do for you, but what can you do for your
country.’ I think that is truer today than it was back then.”
Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously
“I have had a number of jobs in our nation’s Capitol and spent a lot of time with people that are so focused on their own
accomplishments and ambition. You have probably seen the type…totally stressed and oblivious to those around them. Do
your best and let it go. Plan as if you are going to live forever, but live like there is no tomorrow.”
Live Long And Prosper
No, Jim didn’t say it at graduation, speaking of not taking yourself too seriously. But a sister and brother are setting
records for their Clarion lives.
Clarion’s reported oldest living graduate, Alma Silzle (’21) (left), recently
celebrated her 106 th birthday and President Joseph Grunenwald was on hand
to wish her well. Oldest graduate status runs in the family, with Alma’s brother,
Leon Silzle (’22) of Marietta, Ga., the second oldest graduate and looking
forward to celebrating his 102 nd birthday in August. Another Clarion graduate,
Pam (Bedison) Huffman (’93), was on hand to take the photo for The Clarion
News.
A Clarion life is something that stays with you long after you graduate.
Clarion
And Beyond
Magazine
President
Dr. Joseph Grunenwald
Executive Editor:
Ron Wilshire
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Tom Schott
Rich Herman (sports)
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Chris Rossetti
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Colleen Williams
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FEATURES
Saving Jane
Includes Former Clarion Student Radio Producer
Pat Buzzard (’92) often reviewed Billboard
Magazine as part of his duties as program manager
at Clarion’s WCCB student radio station. Now he
looks at Billboard to see how high his band “Saving
Jane” will climb on the nation’s most popular song
chart.
Based on the success of “Girl Next Door,” the
band is looking forward to continuing appearance
on the charts. Rising to the top twenty on some
charts, the band’s follow-up release, “Happy,” is also
expected to do well.
Fame was a seven-year overnight sensation for
Buzzard and the road to success started at Clarion.
“I started playing guitar in my sophomore year.
I was in a number of party bands and we played in
basement parties around Clarion and that’s how we
got our fan base.” As program director, he also used
WCCB to promote his bands.
His most popular band at Clarion was 88AD,
named after their apartments on Greenville Avenue
across from Tippin Gymnasium, 88 Greenville
Apartments A&D.
A communication major at Clarion, Buzzard has
been able to use the degree in every phase of his life.
“In more ways than one, Clarion was a university
that encouraged students to be active through its
outside activities. You could probably just show
up and collect your co-curriculars, but you were
also presented with real life situations and got a
chance to see how things really work. You got an
opportunity to see how people really work. Clarion
was phenomenal in allowing students to carry out
things on their own. We were given a chance to
run things like our own. We treated it as our own
and developed pride and accountability. Pride and
accountability are two of the main things I got from
Clarion.”
Originally from East Brady, Pa., he moved back
home after graduation and became part of a country
band, North of Dixie.
He later moved to Columbus, Ohio, where he
was determined to give “normal life” a shot, but “that
little musician demon wouldn’t die.” He worked as a
consultant for Auto Repair Centers such as AMCO.
When he wasn’t at his “day” job, he kept his
interest alive in music by playing the acoustic music
scene in bars around the college town of Columbus.
Fate struck about seven years ago when he was
at an all-musician beach party and he was playing
his guitar around the campfire when someone asked
if anyone knew the words of Bobbi McGee. Saving
Jane’s Website talks about the meeting.
“Through a haze of wood smoke and woozy late
night chorus, she almost didn’t hear the question.
But for some reason Marti Dodson sat back down at
that campfire and made a new friend.
“At the time, Marti was a college student at
Ohio State University, where she sat in the back of
her classes writing songs instead of taking notes.
She brought the words to life on the rooftop of her
broken down apartment building, playing around
with a cheap guitar and a beginner’s chord book.
“One summer night she ended up at a campfire
party hosted by a local musician. Self–conscious
around the group of professional players, Marti was
sitting quietly, listening to an incredible guitar player
she had just met named Pat Buzzard. It was almost
time to go on home when Marti´s girlfriend piped
up, ‘She can sing’.
“Before long, Pat and Marti made a musical
connection that outlasted the campfire and forged
into a deep friendship,” recounts the Website.
Buzzard says the connection with Dodson was a
strong one and continues today. Two years after the
meeting on the beach, the band was formed and
continued to evolved over the last five years.
“We were originally more of an alternative rock
band, but we’ve changed to satisfy our fans,” says
Buzzard. “We went from a Hole-type band to more
of a Counting Crows.”
The band is driven internally, controlling its
production sound, Website, and direction of the
band. They recorded three independent albums for
limited release, often selling them at concerts. It
was a struggle, but all of the band members saw the
bigger picture and believed their success was bigger
than any one of them.
“This is a very tight-knit group of people and we
want to help drive the ship,” says Buzzard. “I hate
going to a regular job, but this is different. If you
didn’t love it, you couldn’t do it.”
The entire band had day jobs and, this past
January, all of them also decided to become full-time
musicians and give it one more try to reach the big
time.
They were starting to get noticed by record
companies after they appeared on popular charts.
The same companies that paid no attention while
they struggled were now interested.
“It was a tough decision to leap to a major
label, but it really is a matter of distribution,” says
Buzzard. “You can have a song in the top 20s as an
independent artist, but there is no place to buy it.
We didn’t have the money to tour extensively.”
The time had come to make the switch to a
major label and Universal signed Saving Jane. “It
was just time to make the decision and we were all
battling father time. How much longer could we do
this” asked Pat.
The new label allowed them to tour and play
larger locations than in the past. A momentum
is also building for the band’s music. The new
recognition encourages more radio stations to play
their music and sales follow.
Buzzard explains programming decisions are
made at individual stations and larger conglomerates
that own many stations often have one person that
makes decisions. There are key stations that are
watched and other stations follow with airplay.
“WNCI” in Columbus always supported us,
but never babied us,” he says. “They told us to get
a good product and we’ll support you 100 percent.
They were also one of those key stations everyone
watches.”
It may even be a little ironic that part of his
future success depends on people doing the same job
he did at WCCB in Clarion as program director, but
he relishes the future and life with the band.
“I’ve waited my whole life for this.”
(Above) Saving Jane: Brandon Hagan, Jeremy Martin,
Marti Dodson, Joe Cochran, Clarion Graduate Pat Buzzard,
and Dak Goodman.
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CLARION AND BEYOND
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Many universities proclaim their academic excellence, but Clarion
can easily demonstrate it.
Clarion proudly showcases its excellence, whether through its
record number of professional accreditations and rankings from
national organizations to the accomplishments of its students and
faculty.
A public series was created this year to display and honor some
of the accomplishments related to academic excellence, including the
Honors Program, Undergraduate Research Conference, Academic
Convocation, Graduate Research Seminar and Reception, and the
Dr. Syed Ali-Zaidi Award for Academic Excellence.
“It was a great success,” said Provost Linda Nolan about the fiveday
event celebrating student recognition and research.
Excellence Events
Academic Excellence
Senior Honors Presentations–Thirty Honors Program students
presented their senior projects. Every year, the senior members of the
Honors Program present a senior project, which forces students to
think about their major in ways they never imagined before.
Undergraduate Research Conference–The first Undergraduate
Research Conference was held in two sessions at the Center for
Academic Excellence, Carlson Library. Undergraduate students from
any major program were eligible to apply for up to $500 in funds,
provided by the Office of the Provost to support independent research
or a scholarly project to be conducted in collaboration with a faculty
mentor. Research was defined in a broad context to include any
scholarly, creative, entrepreneur, or civic activity. It was not limited to
the traditional concept of laboratory studies in sciences.
Academic Convocation–Student scholarship winners and outstanding
academic achievement were recognized in a ceremony at Hart Chapel.
Graduate Research Seminar and Reception–Graduate students
presented their research during a seminar held in the Center for
Academic Excellence, Carlson Library.
Dr. Syed R. Ali-Zaidi Award for Academic Excellence–Alexandra
Batouyios of Verona, Pa., a senior Spanish education major, was the
Clarion University nominee for the statewide R. Ali-Zaidi Award for
Academic Excellence. She was announced as the Clarion University
Celebrated At Clarion
nominee during the reception for outstanding graduating seniors held in the
Center for Academic Excellence, Carlson Library. Ali-Zaidi is a member of the
Clarion University Council of Trustees.
Student And Faculty Research Highlighted
“The celebration placed more emphasis on student and faculty research,” said
Nolan. “The result was a higher number of undergraduate students participating
in research.”
The numbers reflect that fact: 30 Honors Program students presented their
senior projects; 74 undergraduate students, either individually or in groups
presented research; and 69 graduate students, either individually or in groups,
presented research. At the other events, 11 graduate students were recognized
as the outstanding members of their individual departments; 17 seniors were
nominated for the Ali-Zaidi Award; and all student scholarship winners and
those with outstanding academic achievement were recognized at the Academic
Convocation.
“The first year of the Academic Excellence Series highlighted and focused
on student activities with faculty,” said Nolan. “The recognition reaches beyond
campus to the Clarion community and to the hometowns of the students.
High school students were visiting campus during the Undergraduate Research
Conference and that should help Clarion with recruiting.”
Many of the research projects were made possible through $23,000 in grants
from Nolan’s office to support student research projects and study abroad.
“Emphasizing student projects helps to propel students into the best
professional and graduate schools,” said Nolan. “An increasing number of our
undergraduates are going to graduate schools and being awarded scholarships.”
Perhaps the most prominent example was Jason Grieshober of Erie receiving
an $80,000 Academic Merit Award to attend Temple University Medical School.
Approximately 8,000 to 10,000 applications are made to the Temple University
Medical School each year, but only 150 are accepted.
“Research is all a part of the package, another piece of the puzzle that makes
students successful,” said Dr. Steve Harris, interim associate dean of the College
of Arts and Sciences, who helped to organize the series. “The more students do
beyond the classroom will make a difference for them later. The sooner they start,
the more doors will be open for them.”
“The responsibility to complete research makes a real difference in a student’s
career. They have to take into account how the research will be done and they have
to work with other people in the field or laboratory. Teamwork comes into play
and it pays dividends in the long run. Working with an advisor to meet deadlines
and prepare for this conference is a significant activity.”

Features
Spring 2006 Honors presenters – Front row from left: Jamie Blackburn, Kristin
Werder, Kristen Hallagan, Kelly Yackovich, Pamela Boyle, Stephanie Smith,
Natalie Rea, and Katie Hoffman; second row from left: Abbas Asgerally, Aaron
Neely, Kent Debolt, Bethany Gearhart, Nicole Burns, Jessica Regalski, Katherine
Zygowski, and Alexandra Batouyios; third row from left: Phillip Adams, Cody
Ressel, Gregory Funk, Patrick Mentzer, Gavin Ferris, and Joshua Zorich; and
row four from left: Jason Grieshober, David Thomas, Patrick Savage, Michael
Gressler, Nicole Plassio, James Chambers, and Sean Dreher. Missing from the
photo are Crystal Page, Lori Klimek, Emily Malburg, Nicole Mort, and David
Grega.
Academic Convocation
Research Needs Help
Nolan wants to see the numbers to continue to grow, but needs some
outside help.
“The students are finding that research activities and study abroad are
one of their best learning experiences,” she said. “Clarion wants to encourage
as many of them as possible to participate. I hope to work with Clarion
University Foundation, Inc., alumni, and businesses to expand the fellowships
offered by the Provost Office over the next several years.
“We want to open the sessions to the community and accept external
support to award research grants. I would also like to find alumni who would
support the research projects either monetarily, as advisors, or by serving in
panel discussions.”
Any individual, business, or group interested in helping sponsor research
programs should contact Dr. Linda Nolan, Provost, 115 Carrier Hall,
Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 840 Wood St., Clarion, Pa. 16214,
telephone 814-393-2223, or e-mail lnolan@clarion.edu.
“The more students do beyond the
classroom will make a difference for
them later. The sooner they start, the
more doors will be open for them.”
Ali-Zaidi nominees–First row from left: Dr. Syed Ali
Zaidi, Heather Lewis, Amanda Blackhurst, Kristen
Park, Kristen Werder, Nicole Plassio, and Richard
Hilinski. Back row from left: Ashley Carter, Jason
Grieshober, Alex Batouyios, Aaron Neely, Cody
Ressel, and Stephanie Smith.
Brayton Batson, a
junior chemistry
major, from
Falls Creek,
Pa., conducted
undergraduate
research on
“The Viability of
Producing Biodiesel
From Clarion
University Food
Services.” Dr. Curtis
Foltz and Dr. Cory
DiCarlo were his
research advisors.
Completing their undergraduate research project on
ceramic arts at Clarion were seated from left: Anna Beck
of Washington, Pa., and George White of Middleport, Pa.;
and back from left: Dylan Vossburg of Gillett, Pa., Kut Lee
of Malvern, Pa., Charlie Clark of Sligo, Pa., and Bryan Ross
of Export, Pa. All are majoring in art.
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President Grunenwald’s
Top 10 List
CLARION AND BEYOND
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Academic All-District
Ashley Grimm was a 2006
ESPN The Magazine/College
Sports Information Directors of
America Academic All-District
II in basketball. Grimm, a junior
biology major, maintains a 4.0
QPA in biology and pre-med.
She is a daughter of Richard
and Jane Grimm of Sugarloaf
and is a graduate of Hazelton
High School. She is a member of
Student Senate and was recently
elected vice president of SAAC.
Business Students Travel
To Europe
Seven college of business administration students attended the
Winter Intersession International Business Seminar in Europe.
Students In Pittsburgh Media
Every major broadcasting market in Pittsburgh has a Clarion intern
this summer from the university’s communication program.
Nation’s Best Diver
Jamie Wolf was chosen for the PSAC Top 10 for Winter
2006 and won NCAA Division II Nationals in the three-meter
board three times and one-meter board two
times. She is the first female diver to win
five national titles in diving in the 25-
year history of the women’s NCAA
Championship. She is a two-time NCAA
Female Diver of the Year, a three-time
Academic All-American, and was
Clarion’s 2005 Female Athlete of
the Year.
Wolf, a senior molecular biology
major with a 4.0 QPA, is a daughter of
Patrick and Patricia Wolf of South Park
and a graduate of South Park High
School.
WOLF
GRIMM
Ohio State Ph.D. Program
Beckons
Kelly Yackovich, who graduated with a computer
science degree, is headed to Ohio State University for
a Ph.D. program in computer science. She has a full
fellowship to support her studies. A computer science
graduate, she is a daughter of Beverly Yackovich of North
Braddock and is a graduate of Woodland Hills High
School.
From Ghana To Old
Dominion Ph.D. Program
Phyllis Opare, from Koforidu, Ghana, will be
completing her M.Ed. in science education this summer.
She plans to begin her Ph.D. program at Old Dominion
University
next fall.
Greek
Leadership
Recognized
Justin Dandoy, a member
of Phi Delta Theta, won the
Northeast Greek Leadership
Association Greek Leader of
Distinction award. The award
seeks to recognize outstanding
members of the Northeastern
Greek community who exemplify
the ideals of fraternity membership
DANDOY
in their daily lives. Dandoy, a junior
arts and sciences major, is a son of Robert and Julie Dandoy
of Butler and is a graduate of Butler Area Senior High
School.
Golfer Best In The State
Justin Moose won the Pennsylvania State Athletic
Conference (PSAC) Team Championship. He was the PSAC
MVP. Moose, a sophomore business management major, is a
son of Vernon and Vicki Carroll of North Huntingdon and
is a graduate of Norwin High School.

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Clarion University President Joseph Grunenwald
celebrated the success of students at a recent
meeting of the Clarion University Council of
Trustees, naming his top ten list of student
accomplishments.
“These are the things that make me smile with
pride,” said Grunenwald. “This is what we’re all
about in terms of bringing out the best in students.
We have a lot of students who have done well and
these are just a few of them.”
Ten Biology Students
Selected For Advanced
Professional Studies
Jason Griehober received an
$80,000 Academic Merit Award to
attend Temple Medical School. He
is a son of Cindy Grieshober of Erie
and is a graduate of McDowell High
School.
Dustin Mitchell received a $3,000
scholarship to attend Ohio State
University Optometry School. He
is a son of Jim and Jan Mitchell of
Clarion and is a graduate of Clarion-
Limestone High School.
Alex McCormick will be attending
MITCHELL
the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic
Medicine (LECOM). A junior molecular biology major, he is
a son of Terry McCormick of Oley and is a graduate of Oley
Valley High School.
Jason Clark, who received a degree in molecular biology,
was accepted into the Ph.D. program at Miami University of
Ohio. He is a son of Dana Clark of Apollo and is a graduate
of Kiski Area High School.
Features
DUMMETT AND ZUZULEWICZ
Debate Team Claims
Individual National
Team Title
The Clarion University Debate Team claimed an individual
team national championship and a second consecutive fourthplace
finish at the American Debate Association National
Championship. Bill Dummett and Jessica Zezulewicz
became Clarion University’s first national championship
debate team, winning the junior varsity individual team
competition. The performance helped Clarion into fourth
place in the final Grand Sweepstakes rankings for 2005-2006.
Zezulewicz, who received her degree in speech
communication, is a daughter of Regis and Doralee
Zezulewicz of Pittsburgh and is a graduate of Keystone Oaks
High School.
Dummett, a senior microbiology major, is a son of William
and Susan Dummett of Franklin and is a graduate of Franklin
High School.
First Clarion Graduate
Accepted Into University Of
Delaware Ph.D. Program
Leah Naiditch has been accepted into the Ph.D. program
in computer science at the University of Delaware. A
computer science graduate, she is a daughter of Susan and Ira
Naiditch of Carlisle and is a graduate of Carlisle High School.
Matthew Dunn, who received a degree in biology, was
accepted into the Ph.D. program at Miami University of
Ohio. He resides in Oil City and is a graduate of Christian
Life Academy.
Jessica Spehar, who received a degree in molecular biology,
was accepted into the M.S. program at Thomas Jefferson
University Medical School. She is a daughter of Joseph Spehar
of Irwin and is a graduate of Penn-Trafford High School.
Jason Heming, who will be attending the University of
Pittsburgh seeking a Ph.D., graduated in May 2003 with a
degree in molecular biology. He is a son of Fred and Mary
Heming of Schellsburg and is a graduate of Chestnut Ridge
High School.
Beth Nickel will be attending the University of Pittsburgh
seeking a Ph.D. Nickel, a May 2002 graduate with a degree in
biology, is the daughter of Thomas Nickel of Pittsburgh and is
a graduate of Taylor Allderdice High School.
Ryan Relich will be attending
the Miami University of Ohio
seeking a Ph.D. Relich, a May 2004
graduate with a degree in molecular
biology/biotechnology, is a son of
Nancy Relich of Kittanning and is a
graduate of Lenape Vo-Tech School.
Mohamed Zauher, who received his
degree in biology, was accepted into
the M.S. program at Johns Hopkins
University. He is from Rajagiriya,
CE, and is a graduate of Colombo
International School.
GRIEHOBER
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CLARION AND BEYOND
Health Science Education
Center Covers Lifetimes
From the very young to the very old, the Clarion University Health
Science Education Center (HSEC) is touching the lives of people
throughout Pennsylvania.
Focusing on health promotion with topics such as tobacco, drug,
alcohol, fitness, nutrition, and general health messages, the HSEC
promotes good health choices for everyone. Preventative measures and
education help reduce future health problems and related costs.
Simply put, the purpose of the Health Science Education Center is to
promote healthy lifestyles through interactive educational programs for
individuals of all ages.
Clarion’s HSEC is one of only three health education centers in
Pennsylvania and 38 nationwide and takes a different approach from
the others in delivering its message.
“We are the only HSEC that does not charge for its programs,” said
Dr. Nancy Falvo, HSEC director. “We are expanding the things that
we are doing and continue to maintain our original funding rates at the
national and state levels.”
With the Pennsylvania Department of Health as a major
stakeholder, the HSEC operates programs within a 40-mile radius of
Clarion, a number of statewide health education programs, and has
even launched a partnership with a local nursing home.
The Clarion University HSEC opened in May 2002 with a goal of
improving the health of its citizens, starting with children. It moved
into its current Main Street facilities approximately two years ago.
Educational programs are offered at the center and on the road at
various schools in the service area.
The Main Street headquarters attracts the interest of visiting
schools, community groups, and even the Pennsylvania Secretary
of Health, Dr. Calvin Johnson, who visited during April in connection with a
special presentation of “Project X,” an HSEC anti-tobacco program.
Clarion University was also chosen to host one of six regional meetings
throughout the Commonwealth in May concerning Pandemic planning
related to the threat of bird flu. Clarion has offered its educational expertise in
connection with pandemic planning.
Starting Out With Schools
“Our standard programs focus on pre-school through 12th grade, where
school groups come to the center for programs,” said Falvo. “We also go to the
schools to present.”
Partnerships have been formed with Riverview Intermediate Unit 6, local
school districts, private concerns such as Beverly Health Care, and community
organizations such as Clarion County Promise to provide health education
programs. HSEC has also provided programs for community adults and provided
individualized programs for teacher in-service days, wellness fairs, and nursing
homes. During the summer, the center offers numerous camps for children.
HSEC and its partners launched Youth Quest 2006 April 25-26 in
Harrisburg. As part of the “Shoe Campaign,” 1,000 high school students from
across Pennsylvania traveled to Harrisburg to meet with their legislators and place
20,000 pairs of shoes on the capital steps as a reminder of the number of people
who die in Pennsylvania each year due to tobacco-related illnesses. HSEC sent
out 12,000 boxes to constituents to involve them in the campaign.
The Pennsylvania Youth Advocacy Network (PYAN), through HSEC, is
currently developing an on-line resource site for teachers. Once completed, the
site will provide curriculum resources for a variety of programs including health,
nutrition, bullying, tolerance, and other topics, which improve overall health.
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“ With the Pennsylvania Department
of Health as a major stakeholder, the
HSEC operates programs within a 40-
mile radius of Clarion, a number of
statewide health education programs,
and has even launched a partnership
with a local nursing home. ”
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Clarion Leads Pennsylvania
While primarily focusing on these and other community efforts, the Clarion
University HSEC also participates in several statewide programs:
• Pennsylvania Students Working Against Tobacco (PA-SWAT) involves
all 14-member institutions of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher
Education, including Clarion University, and 20 other college campuses
statewide in a student led anti-tobacco campaign. The program was initiated
through the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Pennsylvania Smoking
Cessation and Prevention Campaign (PSCPC). Clarion University hosted the
PA-SWAT Tobacco Summit in May.
• Busted!, Pennsylvania’s official youth anti-tobacco movement, is coordinated
statewide by Clarion’s HSEC. The program started with 400 high school
students, aged 14-17, who got together to share a common goal: the
elimination of manipulation by big tobacco. The mission of Busted! is to
band together to keep more people from using tobacco. Today, more than
2,700 youth are registered with Busted!.
• Project X is an anti-tobacco assembly program designed by Clarion’s
HSEC. The animated program is along the lines of the movie “The Matrix,”
with elements of television’s “CSI” programs. An agent, known as Noah
Goodman, works for smoke-free schools in the anti-tobacco program
intended for students in grades four through seven, presented on a 15-foot
screen using back projection.
The interactive style is utilized so young people can give their ideas and
opinions to help uncover the truth about tobacco products.
• Shape Up Pennsylvania recently involved Clarion University employees.
Shape Up Pennsylvania is a five-month competition that encourages
Pennsylvanians to develop healthy eating habits and increase physical activity
in an effort to combat detrimental obesity trends. Participants form teams of
up to 10 members and engage in friendly competition with teams statewide.
Two hundred and fifteen Clarion University employees, from administrative
to staff levels, voluntarily participated in the health and fitness program.
Seniors Newest Customers
Senior citizens are the newest customers for the Clarion University
HSEC.
HSEC, in collaboration with Beverly Health Care of Clarion, has
set up three computer stations in the nursing home for use by the
residents. Computer classes for the residents are being scheduled and
anyone interested will be assisted in setting up an e-mail account.
“We have a computer lab open to the public at HSEC, but the
Beverly residents can’t come here to use it, so we are taking the lab to
them,” said Randy Rice, assistant director of research and development
for HSEC. “We see this as an opportunity for them to stay in touch
with their family.”
The decision to pursue the program with Beverly Health Care
was started by Dr. Nancy Falvo, director of HSEC, who is also on the
Beverly Health Care advisory board.
“Communication or, more specifically, a lack of communication,
was identified as a significant problem for the residents,” said Falvo.
“This is one of those feel-good things that we are glad to be doing.”
Three computers from HSEC were installed and Rice views the
service as a way for the residents to keep in touch with their families via
e-mail, gain access to medical information and forms, and, of course,
surf the Internet for fun, just like everyone else. He said many of the
residents are veterans of World War II and have enjoyed looking up
their units, ships, and other military information now on-line. Others
have spent time looking at antique car sites.
“Our mission is to provide service for people of all ages,” said
Rice about HSEC. “Tens of thousands of young people have already
benefited from our services. This is our first substantial opportunity to
engage senior citizens.”
“The 215 participants are 15 percent of statewide participants,” said Falvo.
“Clarion is so successful that the Shape Up Pennsylvania director has agreed
to do a campus visit.”
• HSEC work-study students, under the direction of Randy Rice, conducted
the Adult Tobacco Survey (ATS) using the HSEC’s computer center. Erie,
McKean, and Philadelphia counties are being surveyed to determine smoking
habits, working environment tobacco use, social influences of smoking,
and use of other tobacco products. It is expected that the Pennsylvania
Department of Health will continue with the ATS in 2007.
Ready To Serve
Falvo reports that efforts are underway to align the curriculum
offered by all 38 HSECs. If that were accomplished, national
accreditation for the programs would be the next step.
All of the Clarion University HSEC programs are free of charge.
Falvo and her staff will work with schools or community groups
to develop programs that will meet specific needs. For additional
information, contact the Clarion University Health Science Education
Center, 330 Main St., Clarion, Pa. 16214, telephone 814-227-1901, or
visit the Website at www.clarion.edu/hsec.
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Distinguished Awards
The Clarion University Alumni Association will honor seven individuals during
the Distinguished Awards Banquet Friday, Oct. 6, in the Gemmell Multi-Purpose
Room. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $25
per person. For more information or to make reservations call, 814-393-2572 or
e-mail alumni@clarion.edu.
Distinguished Awards recipients include: Hope Miller (’69) and Roger
Oxendale (’79), Distinguished Alumni; Dr. Robert Arbuckle (’64, M.Ed. ’66),
Distinguished Achievement; Dr. Pete Dalby, Distinguished Faculty; Dr. Jim Pesek,
Distinguished Service; Angela Groom (’80), Distinguished Volunteer; and Dr.
George Veloudis Jr. (’87), Venango Campus Distinguished Alumni.
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Hope (Henry) Miller,
Distinguished Alumni
Angela Groom,
Distinguished Volunteer
Roger Oxendale,
Distinguished Alumni
Hope (Henry) Miller (’69) is receiving the
Distinguished Alumni Award for 2006 in recognition
of her career accomplishments, her efforts to
promote technology, and her contributions to the
advancement of women.
In 1969 she used her mathematics degree from
Clarion University to enter the emerging field of
computer software development in the aerospace
and defense industry. There were few women in the
software field then and the first group of women
became leaders.
She spent the next 34 years at Rockwell
International, Hughes Electronics, and Raytheon
Corporation, companies on the cutting edge of
aerospace technology. During her career, Miller rose
from software engineer through progressive levels
of program and engineering management. When
Angela Groom (’80) has gone from reluctant
college student to being honored as the Distinguished
Volunteer by the Clarion University Alumni
Association.
Groom literally had to be dragged from her house
by her family to return to college at Clarion University
after school breaks. In an early version of “it takes a
village to educate a child,” her neighbors helped her
family get her into the car for the six-hour trip from
Washington, D.C., to campus.
“I would literally hold on to the banister in the
house, people passing on the street, anything not to
go back to Clarion, something I didn’t want to do,”
said Groom. “I tried everything I could think of to get
sent home from Clarion short of flunking out, as that
was not an option with my mother who stood tall and
firm on the importance of a college education. When I
Roger Oxendale (’76, M.B.A. ’77), has called
his Clarion University education, “my foundation
for where I am today, providing me with a variety
of opportunities to connect with other people in a
variety of leadership roles.”
Oxendale, president and chief executive officer
(CEO) of Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pa., is
continuing a career in which he has tried to help
people, provide jobs and advancement, and help
better society.
A career in health care was not on the agenda
when Oxendale arrived in Clarion from his home
in Pittsburgh. He readily admits he was dating his
future wife, Diane (Davis ’76), and followed her to
Clarion, where they married between their junior
and senior years. But he also made the best of the
opportunities Clarion provided.
she retired from Raytheon in 2003, she was the graduated, I said I would never come back to Clarion “I was looking for a variety of options, but
California Engineering Director for Network Centric again.”
thought I wanted to be in business,” recalled
Systems with 1,000 engineers reporting to her.
Maturity changed Groom’s mind and she is being Oxendale. “While I was growing up, my father
“This award from the Clarion University Alumni honored for her work with the Black Alumni Reunion. worked at U.S. Steel, but he always had a side
Association is a terrific honor,” said Miller. “My roots Groom graduated from a high school in Bethesda, business. He established, built, and operated a KOA
are in Clarion County. Although I live in California, Md., at the age of 16. Raised by a single mother, she near Grove City. Those experiences peaked my
I return to this region often because my extended decided she didn’t want to go to college. She wanted to interest at an early age and certainly contributed to
family has always lived here. I am thrilled to receive get a full-time job and earn money, not realizing a 16- my curiosity toward business.”
recognition from my home area.”
year-old could not have a full-time job.
While he was a student, Oxendale was involved
Miller’s trip to Clarion University was a quick “I was forced to go to college,” recalls Groom. with Campus Crusade, was president of the Ski
one, just a brief drive from nearby Knox, Pa., where “My mother, Mary, and my older siblings, Raynell Club, and was a member of the rifle team coached by
she was valedictorian and voted most likely to and Gwyn, insisted that I go, so I went to a career day Galen Ober. He also worked for Servomation food
succeed in her Keystone High School graduating program at school. I met the Clarion representative services on campus. During his graduate year, he was
class. It was also a quick trip through the university and, because I didn’t do any research, I thought a graduate teaching assistant with instructor status.
for Miller, who graduated in two years and eight Clarion was in Philadelphia. I was offered financial aid, “I had a chance through that teaching
months, again as valedictorian. She found time to be so that is where I decided to go.”
assistantship to get to know the faculty members
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Dr. Robert Arbuckle, Distinguished Achievement
From the classroom to the highest administrative position, it has always been about the students
for Dr. Robert Arbuckle (’64), Clarion University’s Distinguished Achivement recpient.
Arbuckle retired as President of Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., in 2002,
completing 38 years in education.
“I liked college, so much that I never left it,” said Arbuckle about his career. “I always wanted
to be a dean or a college president. I always loved to teach, but more comprehensive changes to
improve the environment for student learning come from the administrators. This is something
quite different from helping individual students in the classroom.”
Originally from Arnold, Pa., Arbuckle followed a long line of Arnold students to the then
Clarion State College.
“Clarion had a good reputation for teacher preparation and I wanted to be a teacher,” said
Arbuckle. “I had a great high school problems of democracy teacher, Bernard Shear, who went on to
be a federal judge. He turned me on to education.”
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Dr. James G. Pesek, Distinguished Service
When it comes to any job, Dr. James Pesek, this year’s recipient of the Clarion University Alumni
Association Distinguished Service Award, has one philosophy.
“I never take a job for granted,” said Pesek, a professor of management at Clarion University, who
was recently appointed interim dean of the College of Business Administration for a second time.
“The job of a faculty member consists of effective teaching, scholarly growth, and service to the
university and community. I take all of these requirements seriously.”
Pesek has held many positions since joining Clarion University in 1980 as an assistant professor
of management. He has served as: chair of the department of administrative science three times,
1985-2000, 2002-04, and was in that position when he was named interim dean; chair of the
interim management team for the College of Business Administration, 1999-2000; interim dean of
the College of Business Administration, 2000-02; interim provost and vice president for academic
affairs, 2004-05; and special assistant to the provost and vice president for academic affairs, Feb.-
June 2005.
Continued on page 27
Dr. George M. Veloudis, Clarion University–
Venango Campus Distinguished Alumnus
Dr. George M. Veloudis (’87) credits the Venango Campus with providing him the basic
skills and learning techniques that allowed him to reach his career goal of becoming a physician.
“Some of my fondest memories are from Venango Campus and the friends I have made
there,” he said. “If time could stand still, I would choose that period in my life to revisit, but as
we all know, time travels on and we must each follow our own unique paths in life.”
Dr. Veloudis’ path led him to Lexington, Ky., where he maintains a private practice
specializing in women’s health care and infertility and where he is known for his generosity in
treating patients with little or no financial resources. In addition to his busy clinical and surgical
schedule, Dr. Veloudis is a member of the faculty of the University of Kentucky, where he teaches
in the Reproductive Sciences and Physician Assistant programs. A widely-recognized expert in
his field, Dr. Veloudis is frequently called upon by the media for information about infertility
and in vitro fertilization and is a highly visible and respected health care leader in his community.
Continued on page 27
Dr. Pete Dalby, Distinguished Faculty
It has always been about teaching and the environment for Dr. Peter Dalby, biology professor
emeritus. Dalby concluded a 33-year teaching career, the last 29 at Clarion University, when he
retired in 2005.
“I am flabbergasted and greatly humbled by this award,” said Dalby. “To be chosen is an
honor.”
Dalby, who grew up in Michigan, got his first faculty-type look at the classroom while in
high school when he joined the Future Teachers of America (FTA), not because of an interest in
teaching, but because of an interest in another organization member. Among the experiences was
a chance to cover a primary grade for one-half day. It left an impact.
“I was impressed by the student’s excitement for learning,” recalled Dalby about the
experience.
He took the teaching experience outside of the classroom. An active Boy Scout who obtained
the rank of Eagle Scout, he took on leadership roles with his troop and assisted with a Cub Scout
den. For several years, he was the nature director at a Boy Scout summer camp and, by the time
he was completing his master’s degree, was the program director for the camp.
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Searching For
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The Ghosts Of Clarion
Autumn at Clarion. ALF. Reunions. Carnival
food. Fun. Ghosts.
Ghosts
The quest to find ghosts, goblins, and things
that go bump in the night has become one of
Clarion University’s most popular fall events.
Remaining unsolved, but still mystifying, are
the questions:
Who has haunted Hart Chapel for so many
years
Why does the ghost of a Japanese kamikaze
pilot wander Founders Hall
Why do ghosts inhabit residence halls such as
Becht, Givan, Ralston, and Wilkinson
All of these topics are addressed, but left
open ended during the free “Ghosts of Clarion
University” walking tour, held, appropriately
enough, close to Halloween each of the last two
years.
The third edition of the Ghosts of Clarion
University walking tour is scheduled for Thursday,
Oct. 26, beginning at 7 p.m. in Hart Chapel.
The 2005 tour drew more than 450 participants,
building upon the nearly 400, who took the
inaugural walk in 2004.
The tour is the brainchild of Dr. Todd
Pfannestiel, associate professor of history and
advisor to both sponsoring organizations,
the Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society
and the History Club. They are backed by an
appropriation from the Clarion University
Student Senate and support from the Office of
Campus Life.
Pfannestiel, who believes he has heard banging
noise in the wall from one of the Founders Hall’s
two resident ghosts, said, “In two years, this event
has shown increasing popularity. In 2006, our tour
will expand from the six campus sites to include
new stories of ghosts in Carlson Library, and off
campus at the old Theta Chi House, now the
Fulmer House.
“All of the stories are somewhat based on
truth. They have become part of Clarion lore. It is
good to pass them along and share the stories with
new students.”
Clarion’s most famous ghost resides in Hart
Chapel, where legend relates a playwright from
nearby came to campus to stage a new work
starring him in a one-man show. Following
a horrendous opening night, which crushed
his dreams of a career on Broadway, the upset
performer broke into Hart Chapel and hanged
himself from the rafters.
Founders Hall is home to multiple spirits.
One dates back to the building of the former
Science Hall, which has been used as a dormitory,
classroom, and office area over its long history. A
ghost of a departed student, who never performed
well academically, frequents the building, taking
out his frustration on the educational activities of
both the students and faculty who have used the
building.
The second Founders Hall’s ghost is
international. A Clarion professor, and World
War II veteran, returned from the war with an
artifact from a kamikaze attack on his ship. The
artifact from the crash was displayed for many
years prompting the Japanese owner to haunt the
hallways trying to get it back.
Residence halls are frequent habitats of
additional spirits. Becht, Givan, Ralston, and
Wilkinson all have their own ghosts.
Becht may be the most haunted spot on
campus. The spirit of a “dorm mom” named
Martha still continues to watch over the women
of Becht, in particular, warding off potential
gentlemen callers. The second is a young girl,
kidnapped by a Becht cafeteria worker, whose
body was never found. The girl can be heard
moving through the building, playfully stealing
combs and turning on water facets in closed
rooms.
Wilkinson holds the spirit of a deceased
student who continues to frequent the room in
which she lived, sometimes playing Jimi Hendrix
music. Givan’s spirits are infamous for moving
furniture through the rooms and, on one occasion,
seemingly trying to break their way through the
floor to get to the resident in the room below.
Ralston, which houses the Siler Center for
childcare, has the ghost of a playful six-year-old,
who relives the fun moments of her life wandering
through the residence hall turning on showers and
leaving marbles in her wake.
Tours are conducted indoors and outdoors
and involve moderate walking to other haunted
sites such as Marwick-Boyd and a student
rental on Greenville Avenue. Students from the
two honoraries and volunteer faculty members
conduct tours in groups leaving every 20 minutes
from Hart Chapel. The tour ends at the Gemmell
Student Complex for refreshments.
Sometimes, the participants get a little more
than they bargained for when they agree to
the tour. Last fall’s activities appeared to have
disturbed the Hart Chapel ghost. Before the tour
began, a fog machine was being tested in the
Chapel to ensure it worked properly.
“We tested in twice, and on the third test
run the fire alarm went off in the Chapel,” said
Pfannestiel. “The fog machine is supposed to
not disrupt fire alarms, so we think we may have
stirred up the ghost of Hart Chapel, and we
decided not to use the fog machine on the tour!”
What will happen in 2006 remains to be
seen. Perhaps one of the ghosts will make an
appearance. But even if they don’t, an evening of
fun is guaranteed.
For additional information on the tour, which
is suitable for all ages, contact Todd Pfannestiel
at 814-393-2761, or by e-mail at tpfannestiel@
clarion.edu.

‘Extreme Makeover’ Home Built By Grad’s Company
The April 2 telecast of ABC television network’s “Extreme Makeover Home
Edition” chronicled how Sadie Holmes and her five children received a new home
and location for Holmes’ non-profit organization.
The home was built in a 106-hour time period between Feb. 19-24 by
Mercedes Homes of Melbourne, Fla., where Jack Buescher (’82) is the regional
president. Buescher has been a director of the company since its inception in
1985. He has more than 20 years of experience in the homebuilding industry.
The program presented the story of 5,000 volunteers coming together for
a week to build a 5,000 square-foot home and an adjacent non-profit center
for Holmes and her five children, Jonathan, Jacob, Jeremiah, Emanuel, and
Ephesian, ranging in age from 5 to 16.
“When we were approached by ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’ to help
build a home for Sadie and her kids, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to help
a family in need, ” said Scott
Buescher, chief operating
officer for Mercedes Homes.
For years, Sadie Holmes, a
single mother of five children
from nine to 16 years of
age, battled addiction but
eventually won and turned
her life around. The generosity
shown to Holmes and her
family by their community
nearly a decade ago during
From left: Regina Buescher, Sadie
Holmes, and Jack Buescher.
their time of need led her to
establish her own non-profit
organization, Sadie Holmes
Help Service Inc., which collects clothing,
food, and furniture to distribute to people
in need of help in South Seminole County
in Florida. In 2005, Hurricane Charley
severely damaged her previous home and
the family had to move to an apartment. A
subsequent electrical fire caused even more
damage to the home.
Five thousand volunteers came together
to build the hurricane-resistant home/nonprofit
center. Each of the Holmes children
had a specially designed room constructed
for them. Sadie Holmes Help Service Inc.,
which they had been operating out of a
BUESCHER
small, salvageable section of her previous
home, also had a new location new with office and warehouse space.
The Buescher family established Mercedes Homes in 1983.
Chairman of the board, Howard Buescher, founded the company
following 23 years of experience in the home building industry. The
company is named after his wife, Mercedes Buescher.
Today, Howard Buescher’s sons and daughters are responsible for
the company’s day-to-day operations.
Buescher received his degree in marketing from Clarion. He resides
in Windermere, Fla., with his wife, Regina. He has four children,
Christine, Louis, Jonathan, and Dillan.
In-depth information and photos of Mercedes Homes, employeeowners,
trade partners, and community volunteers is available at www.
mercedes-extreme.com.
Features
Gurecka Building International Reputation In Art
Perhaps the most difficult field in which to
achieve success is that of professional artist.
Jeph Gurecka (’91) has applied himself to
art and is reaching new levels of recognition in
his chosen field.
The Brooklyn, N.Y., based artist was featured
in the style section of the May 2006 issue of
Esquire magazine, which includes a photo of
Gurecka and two pieces of his artwork.
“We collected six rising young painters and
gave them the opportunity to show off their best
work–and the best of the summers dressed-down
styles,” states the preface to the photo spread,
“The New Rogues.”
“Esquire went to New York City galleries
looking for the right look for the section,”
said Gurecka, who is represented by 31Grand
Gallery.
But, Gurecka believes his real recognition as
an artist came with the receipt of the prestigious
Pollock-Krasner Foundation and Adolph and
Esther Gottlieb Foundation grants, a vindication
of his decision to enter the difficult world of art.
“These are grants of merit,” said Gurecka.
“They made me feel accepted as a professional
artist. It is hard to get anywhere in art and this
lends a touch of legitimacy to what I do.”
As a conceptual artist, Gurecka uses an array
of materials that host his ideas of transience,
reflection, and transcendental states. Many of
the materials are temporary mediums that evoke
historical permanence.
“For the past 10 years I have been working
on the ‘still-life’ series,” said Gurecka. “A rather
open-ended pursuit of humanistic symbols and
their material relationships, the materials used in
my sculptures, change constantly depending on
what material is suitable to fulfill the idea of the
project.
Gurecka grew up in Mateer, Pa., a small
village outside of Vandergrift about 40 minutes
from Pittsburgh. His father, Lou, a Clarion
Jeph Gurecka in the photo from the May
2006 issue of Esquire.
By permission of Esquire magazine. © The Hearst Corporation.
Also, Esquire is a trademark of The Hearst Corporation. All Rights
Reserved.
University professor emeritus, taught in the
department of special education.
Gurecka came to Clarion University
undecided about a major, but was attracted to
the variety of liberal arts offerings that were
available.
“College isn’t what I desired, I wanted to
travel, I wanted freedom,” recalled Gurecka. “I
tried to stay away from academia and when I
decided to go to college, I felt the fine arts was
the best for me. There was no strict schedule.
I pretty much lived for the moment and
experimented with materials and ideas that I
was personally involved with. I wasn’t concerned
with a career, just improving upon my craft
and investigations into what was in my head,
and what it meant. It is a very self involved and
selfish pursuit.”
Gurecka credits Clarion professor emeritus,
Andor P-Jobb for helping him find a direction
and a vocabulary in the arts. “Dr. P-Jobb also
taught me judo and shared ideas about how to
live an artistic lifestyle, not just how to make
art,” he said.
Following his graduation, Gurecka traveled
the United States and Latin America and before
moving to New York, lived he in Key West, Fla.
He was accepted at the Pratt Institute of Art and
Design, Brooklyn, N.Y., where he received his
master of fine arts degree in 1996.
“I was engulfed by the whole New York
scene,” recalls Gurecka. “I was part of a
Brooklyn-based theatre company, the Dean
Street Field of Operation, and acted, wrote, and
designed sets.”
When the troupe disbanded, Gurecka put
more intensity into his own art and exhibiting
on a more regular basis. 31Grand Gallery asked
to represent him in 2001 and has been essential
in getting his work shown both nationally and
internationally.
During 2005, Gurecka lived in the Czech
Republic at the Castle Trebesice, artist-inresidence.
Last summer, Gurecka’s first solo show,
“Bread, Salt, Water,” was in Prague, Czech
Republic. Last winter, he was one of 12 artists
to be invited to represent contemporary art in
America for American Autumn in Moscow,
“Young American Artists of Today.” In February,
his first solo New York show, “Salt, Soil, Ash,”
at 31Grand Gallery was highly praised in a
review in the Financial Times. An interview
with Gurecka is scheduled in the July New York
Arts magazine. This fall, his photographs from
eastern Europe will be used in TV chef Emerille
Lagasses’ new cookbook, “There’s A Chef In My
World.”
“The sales of my art are improving and I
am traveling more than I have in the past,”
concluded Gurecka. “I want to branch out to
Europe and spend half of my year in Berlin. I am
currently applying for a Fulbright Scholarship
to return to the Czech Republic. In the future,
I want to do more lectures and perhaps adjunct
teaching.”
Gurecka’s art may be seen at his Website,
www.jephgurecka.org. and at www.31grand.
com.
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Cosgrove Joins
Clarion As Director Of
Institutional Research
Dr. John Cosgrove has joined
Clarion in the new position of
director of institutional research. He
is responsible for the coordination
of all university-wide institutional
research to support planning
activities, including strategic
planning, and external reporting to
governmental agencies, both state
and federal.
Cosgrove received his bachelor of
business administration degree cum
COSGROVE
laude from St. Bonaventure University,
Olean, N.Y., and went on to earn master’s degrees in policy analysis and
agricultural economics, a graduate certificate in institutional research, and
a doctor of philosophy degree in higher education administration, all from
The Pennsylvania State University.
Clarion To Host 2007 Northeast U.S. Band
Convention
More than 700 members of Kappa Kappa Psi, the national band
honorary fraternity, and its sister sorority, Tau Beta Sigma, will converge
on Clarion University in March 2007. The Clarion University chapters
of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma have successfully bid to host the
Northwest District Convention, March 15-18, 2007. More than 40 colleges
and universities from Maine to Virginia have local chapters. Nationwide,
more than 400 colleges and universities have chapters. Clarion beat out
Boston University, Boston, Mass., to host the 2007 convention.
For additional information, contact Ryan Hassler at 717-471-8794, or
by e-mail at s_rshassler@clarion.edu.
Clarion Holds Energy Conference
John Boecker was the keynote speaker at the Northwest Pennsylvania
Regional Energy conference held April 8 at Clarion. A speaker in the
Clarion University College of Arts and Sciences Environmental Speaker
Series, Boecker is an architect and designer for two of the first 15 LEED-
Certified buildings in the United States. He concentrates his practice on
designing high performance green buildings.
Representatives of business, industry, and education heard and shared
ideas about how to conserve and generate energy and move to more costeffective
and environmentally friendly alternatives.
Students Interning With Defense Department
In Washington, D.C.
Caitlin Kordek of Bethlehem, Pa., and
Trevor McGaughey of Upper Burrell, Pa.,
are participants in an internship through
The Washington Center for Internships
and Academic Seminars this summer. They
are among 85 people selected from 400
applicants to participate in the 10-week
internship. They were selected through
the Norm Mineta Internship Immersion
KORDEK
Program established by the U.S. Congress
to provide internship opportunities within
the U.S. Department of Defense and other
defense-related agencies.
Kordek will participate in archival and
research work at the U.S. Naval Museum in
Washington, D.C. McGaughey will serve
as an analysis assistant at the U.S. Air Force
Civilian Appellate Review Office at Andrews
Air Force Base.
MCGAUGHEY
Nulph Featured Lecturer At Video Expo West
Dr. Robert Nulph (’80, M.S. ’87), assistant professor of
communication, was a featured lecturer at the Video Expo West in Burbank,
Calif., March 8-10. Nulph presented lectures on High Definition Video
Equipment, Shooting Techniques for High Definition Video, Legal Issues
in Video Production, Basic Editing Techniques, Organizing and Archiving
Your Video Work, and Video for Worship.
Vensel Speaks About ‘Private Equity And
Project Finance’
Michelle Vensel (’89) spoke about “Private Equity and Project Finance”
as part of the Clarion University College of Business Distinguished Speaker
Series. She also led a discussion on how she made her career what it is today
and how students can follow in her footsteps. The program is free and open
to all. Vensel was managing principal of Protean Advisors.
Dede Installed As PBCOHE President
Dr. Brenda Dédé, assistant vice president for academic affairs, was
installed as president of the Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher
Education (PBCOHE) during the PBCOHE conference, Feb. 24 in
Harrisburg, Pa.
As president, she plans to focus on financial stability and increasing
the number and the dollar amount of the college scholarships presented,
improving access to higher education for students in the commonwealth
moving from K-12 to higher education, placing more minority professionals
in the pipelines of higher education, and increasing and improving the
programs and programming of PBCOHE. Dede will serve as president
through February 2008.
DEDE
Students Save Local Businesses More Than
$34,000
New light bulbs will save local businesses more than $34,000 after
physics students studied their operations and showed how to substantially
cut electricity costs by using energy-efficient light bulbs.
As part of a service-learning project on electricity in General Physics II
taught by Dr. John Heard and Dr. Joshua Pearce, each student performed
an energy lighting audit and cost-benefit analysis for their favorite business.
The students compared standard incandescent lighting with more energyefficient
compact fluorescent lights (CFLs).
33 rd Annual Minority Recognition Dinner
A keynote address from Antoinette (Parker) McDonald (’02) of Dale
City, Va., and the presentation of several awards highlighted the 33 rd Annual
Clarion University Minority Recognition Dinner. Eleven individual awards
were presented recognizing the achievements of Clarion University students
in academics, leadership, activism, athletics, and personal achievement.
Award winners included: Daniel P. Roberts Award–La-Aja Wiggins,
Pittsburgh, Pa.; John S. Shropshire Award–Terrance Vaughns, Uniontown,
Pa., and Melba Melton, Muskegon, Mich.; Outstanding Service–Adrian
White, Philadelphia, Pa.; Outstanding Leadership–Huyen Vo, Philadelphia,
Pa.; Outstanding Achievement–Kathleen Foreman, Philadelphia, Pa.,
and Keisha Perry, Sharon Hill, Pa.; Freshman of the Year–Mariah Yancey,
Harrisburg, Pa.; Student of the Year–Yordanos Haile, Harrisburg, Pa.;
Athlete of the Year–Melissa Alonzo, Wichita Falls, Texas, and Ricky
Henderson, Detroit, Mich.; and Graduate Student of the Year–Phyllis
Opare, Koforidu, Ghana.
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White,
Peterson
Visit
Clarion
University
Class
Congressman
John Peterson
(R-5) and State
Senator Mary
Jo White (R-
21) were guest
speakers in Poly
Sci 356 Congress
and Legislative
Process taught by
Dr. Barry Sweet,
associate professor
of political
science at Clarion
University.
PETERSON (TOP), AND WHITE (BOTTOM)
Bonnett,
Sayre Present At Oxford
Dr. LouAnn Bonnett and Dr. Nancy Sayre, both faculty members
at Clarion University, were invited presenters for a conference held at
Oxford University in Great Britain. Bonnett, an assistant professor of
education, and Sayre, interim dean of the College of Education and
Human Services, were invited to present about the CREATE (Children’s
Reading Enhancement and Teacher Education) Project during the Oxford
Early Childhood Roundtables, held March 13-17. Forty participants from
throughout the world attended the roundtable.
Roberts Recieves
2006 Award From
Black Opinion
Magazine
“Black Opinion Magazine”
named Dr. Brian Roberts (’93),
assistant professor of English at
Clarion University, a 2006 Black
Achiever. The award is presented
for achievement and community
contribution. The 31 st Annual
Black Achievers Luncheon was
held at the Sheraton Hotel,
Station Square, Pittsburgh, Pa.
ROBERTS
Roberts joined Clarion University
in 1993. He received his associate degree from the Community College
of Allegany County, bachelor and master’s degrees from Clarion
University, and doctorate from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Grunenwald Joins NCAA Presidents Council
Clarion University President Dr. Joseph Grunenwald joins an
elite group of 15 university presidents as one of the newest members
of the NCAA Division II Presidents Council. The council serves as a
leadership structure and forum for presidential interests in Division II
intercollegiate athletics matters. Grunenwald says the four-year national
post allows him to help student-athletes.
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is a voluntary
association of about 1,200 colleges and universities, athletic conferences,
and sports organizations devoted to the sound administration of
intercollegiate athletics.
News Briefs
Eh Adams, Barlow Present At Canadian
Studies Consortium
Bill Adams, assistant professor of communication, and Dr. Art Barlow,
retired professor of communication, recently presented the 22-minute
documentary, “Whale Tails 2: The Blue Whale,” at the annual conference
of the Pennsylvania Canadian Studies Consortium hosted by Lock Haven
University.
Barlow produced and wrote the script while Adams shot and edited
the documentary. The framework is based on an interview with Dr. Jack
Lawson of the Marine Mammals Division of Oceans and Fisheries, Canada,
regarding the blue whale stocks off the coast of Newfoundland. The story
also features a well-known tourism entrepreneur and a retired commercial
fisherman.
Students Participate In KC/ACTF Festival
Fifteen Clarion University students and theatre department faculty
members Ed Powers, Rob Bullington, and Myra Bullington, and English
department faculty member Dr. Ralph
Leary attended the Region II Kennedy
Center/American College Theater
Festival (KC/ACTF), held at State
University of New York at New Paltz.
Todd Nonn of New Kensington,
Pa., brought back an honorable
mention for set design for his class
project, a design for a set for “Krapp’s
Last Tape” by Samuel Beckett. He
completed his project for a set design
class taught by Powers and competed
against other students whose sets were
designed for full-scale productions.
Elizabeth Thompson of Mercer,
NONN
Pa., became the first Clarion student to
participate in the National Stage Manager Award competition.
Clarion University President Joseph Grunenwald (center) is
starting a four-year term on the NCAA Division II Presidents
Council. Also pictured are NCAA President Miles Brand (right)
and Clarion University Athletic Director David Katis.
Wylie-Faines Speaks At PRSSA Meeting
Clarion University alumna Jennifer Wylie-Faines (’86) was the
speaker for the Public Relations Student Society of America’s (PRSSA)
final spring semester. She is director of public relations with Dymun
and Company in Pittsburgh. A marketing/communications professional
with more than 18 years in corporate and agency environments, she
provides public relations solutions and serves as a marketing strategist
with the agency.
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Clarion University Alumni Calendar
July
Thursday, July 20
• Harrisburg Chapter Alumni and
Friends Reception, Senators
Baseball game. 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
Fore more information cualumni_
southcentralpa@hotmail.com.
Monday, July 24-Saturday, July 29
• PA State System of Higher Education
Alumni & Friends Canada Cruise.
Our neighbors to the north greet you
warmly as they invite you to spend
time enjoying their hospitality. Set
sail from New York City on one
of Carnival’s largest ships with
an amazing five-day Canada
Cruise. For more information, visit
alumnivacations.com
Wednesday July 26
• Sigma Tau Gamma and Sigma Tau
Golf outing. Alcoma Country Club,
Penn Hills. Registration 11 a.m. For
more information or RSVP, contact
Chuck Desch at 814-393-2572.
Friday July 30
• Sigma Tau Gamma and Sigma Tau
Pittsburgh Pirates game outing.
Brunch at Hi-Tops Restaurant 11 a.m.
Game vs. San Francisco Giants 1:35
p.m. For more information or RSVP,
contact Chuck Desch at 814-393-
2572.
August
Thursday, August 11-Friday, August 19
• PA State System of Higher Education
Alumni & Friends Irish Heritage
Tour. On your tour, you will travel by
luxury motorcoach. The program
encompasses airport transfers, daily
sightseeing programs, breakfasts,
table d’hote dinners, medieval
banquets, cabarets, and visits to
attractions. For more information
on the Irish Heritage Tour, visit
alumnivacations.com
September
Saturday, September 16
• Family Day, Clarion Golden Eagles vs.
West Chester, 6 p.m.
• 1966 Clarion University Football
Team, 40 th Reunion. Reception with
President Grunenwald at the official
residence 3 p.m. Members of the
1966 team will be honored at halftime
of Clarion vs. West Chester.
October
Thursday October 5
• Venango Distinguished Alumni
Reception. Robert W. Rhoades
Center. 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Friday-Sunday, October 6-8
• Black Student Union Reunion. For
detailed listing events/times/locations
or to register, call Angela Groom-
Brown (’80) at 301-292-6105, or e-mail
lashonlashon@earthlink.net
Friday, October 6
• Clarion University Alumni Association
Distinguished Awards Banquet.
Gemmell Multi-Purpose Room, 5:30
p.m., reception 6:30 p.m., dinner and
honorees program
Saturday, October 7
• Alumni Parade Reception, Hart
Chapel Parking Lot # 7,
10 a.m.-noon
• Autumn Leaf Festival Parade, noon-
1:30 p.m.
• Homecoming Football Game,
Memorial Stadium. Clarion Golden
Eagles vs. Cheyney University at 2
p.m.
• Newman Alumni Reception
Open House at Clarion Campus
Ministries from 9 a.m.-noon. For
more information, Rev. James G.
Faluszczak 814-226-6869.
• Alumni and Friends After-Game Party,
Clarion VFW Club, 603 Liberty Street,
Clarion. Refreshments provided, cash
bar available.
5 p.m.-7 p.m.
May 2007
• The Clarion University Concert Choir
is planning a tour to Germany and
Austria. For more information, contact
Dr. Hank Alviani at 814-393-2384, or
at halviani@clarion.edu.
October 2007
Friday, October 5
• Clarion University Alumni Association
Distinguished Awards Banquet
Saturday, October 6
• Homecoming, Clarion Golden Eagles
vs. Shippensburg University at 2 p.m.
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors
Kenneth M. Jarin, Chairman, Kim E. Lyttle, Vice Chairman, C.R. “Chuck” Pennoni,
Vice Chair, Rep. Matthew E. Baker, Marie A. Conley Lammando, Paul S. Dlugolecki,
Daniel P. Elby, Rep. Michael K. Hanna, David P. Holveck, Sen. Vincent J. Hughes,
Allison Peitz, Guido M. Pichini, Gov. Edward G. Rendell, Sen. James J. Rhoades,
Christine J. Toretti Olson, Aaron A. Walton, Gerald L. Zahorchak
Council of Trustees
Syed R. Ali-Zaidi, Susanne A. Burns, H. John Drayer, Richard R. Hilinski, Secretary,
R. Lee James, Chairperson, Howard Shreckengost, Vice Chairperson, Jeff
Szumigale, Judy G. Hample, Chancellor, Pennsylvania State System of Higher
Education, ex-officio, Garrett Sell, Student Trustee, Melvin Witherspoon.
Alumni Association Board of Directors
Lois Linnan, President (’56), Richard C. Malacarne, president elect (’63), Andrew
A. Restauri, Treasurer (’86), Teresa F. Wood, Secretary (’95, ’96, ’97), David Reed,
(President, Eagle Ambassadors), Wendy A. Clayton Gonzalez (’85), Robert A. Dandoy
(’74), Dr. Samuel A. Farmerie (’54), Peggy L. (Norris) Frye (’67), Susan (Reft) Goble
(’80), Dr. Gus Johnson (’53), Patrick Kahle (’92), Terry Koelsch (’64), Leif R. Logue (’92,
’96), Rosemary (Cherico) Neiswonger (’91), Paul D. Palmer (’61), Fred S. Port, III (’89,
’99), John T. Pulver (’95), Donald E. Reno (’55),Mary Rose (Vescio) Reno (’55), Dr. Frank
Rocco (’62), Lt. Col. Brian Schill (’88), Christine L. Spencer (’94), Leslie L. Suhr (’00).
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What Makes
Clarion
Special
Its People
We are in difficult times for education
in the United States. Our schools are
faced with increasing demands of
accountability while funding dwindles.
Social ills permeate into the classrooms
and staff is pushed to the limit in an
attempt to supply resources, support,
and help beyond a class syllabus. In
addition to the curricular challenges, we
still expect our educational institutions to
be part of, and contribute to, the greater
community.
Certainly this is true for higher
education and Clarion University has
faced its share of these burdens and
hurdles. And when these obstacles come
at us at a rate that seems unfair, unequal,
and unmanageable, we throw our hands
up in despair, shake our heads is dismay,
and question, “What’s happening at our dear alma mater”
Bob Dandoy ’74
Alumni Association
Board of Directors
In early May, I saw the clearest, most inspiring evidence that what’s
happening at our dear alma mater are some pretty wonderful things. As a
member of the Alumni Board, I took the university up on an invitation to
attend the fourth annual Reinhard Awards Ceremony. With my son attending
the university and a daughter who is a recent graduate, I knew there were lots
of good things happening at the campus but wanted to see things firsthand for
myself.
Inspiring Line-up
I was treated to an amazing line-up of some of the most wonderful and
inspiring young men and women and impressive faculty members Clarion has
to offer. I heard stories of students devoting themselves to improvement of
the school and, most importantly, the world in which it exists. A long list of
students were presented certificates for attending the seven sessions of the Mary
Walters Leadership Development Series, learning above and beyond required
class work. Their achievements in academic work were noted in recognition by
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges and by the
James D. Moore Scholarship Award. I saw students accept awards including
the James Gemmell Student Leader Award for their leadership and hard work
as student senators, orientation leaders, and leaders of the Greek community,
work and dedication that improve the quality of life and education at Clarion.
I also heard stories of students who have raised what seemed to be hundreds
and hundreds of dollars and who spent time and energy to improve the quality
of life beyond the Clarion Campus. Organizations and institutions such as
Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh and the Clarion Hospital have been the
beneficiaries of the largess of Clarion students. And supporting these students
are outstanding faculty members who see their jobs not simply as imparting
information in a classroom, but exhorting and inspiring their students to
extend their lives beyond those parameters.
Dr. Jeff Waple, director of campus life, in giving the Advisor of the Year
award to Dr. Jamie Phillips used these words to describe him: Compassion,
Care, Dedication, Counselor, Advisor, Mentor, and Friend. The qualities
describe not only Dr. Phillips but ALL of the awardees, students, and faculty
who exemplify what we want Clarion to be about. They are strong examples for
all of us to emulate.
I have engaged in countless discussions with fellow alumni about “What
makes Clarion so great Why do we have an attachment to our school
seemingly beyond that of alumni of other colleges and universities” I’m not
sure if what I saw and heard that evening makes Clarion unique, but it most
definitely makes it special. It’s the reason I serve on the Alumni board with
pride, why I promote CU whenever I can, why I’m pleased and proud my
daughter is a graduate and my son attends.
This is certainly not a time to rest or become satisfied with results so
far. Clarion University is meeting, head-on, the seemingly overwhelming
challenges set in front of it. Far beyond the plaques and papers they received,
the accomplishments and work of these students and faculty members–
compassionate, caring, and dedicated–should serve as inspiration to all of us
as we live our lives, lives rooted strongly in the proud tradition of the Clarion
experience.

1958
Marilyn Robb retired from
Intermediate Unit 8.
1966
Robert Garritano is a certified
driver safety consultant and
instructor for the Seniors for Safe
Driving in Butler, Pa. He received
his superintendent letter of eligibility
from California University and
instructional technology certification
from the University of Pittsburgh.
He is a retired high school principal.
He served as master of ceremonies
for “Salute to Troops,” and was
program chair for Operation
Comfort Kits for the Pittsburgh
Veterans Hospital and Immaculate
Conception Church, Irwin, Pa.
Garritano is the creator of The
Terrible Fan, the eight- foot-tall
living terrible towel, is on permanent
display in the Western Pennsylvania
Sports Museum at the John J. Heinz
History Center. He is also the creator
of The Safety Fan, the eight-foottall
character that visits elementary
schools and leads the children in
school bus safety pep rallys. He
resides in North Huntingdon, Pa.,
with his wife, Joyce. They have a
daughter, Nicole.
1974
Paul Fronczek of Pittsburgh, Pa.,
is an administrator/legal assistant
in the Law Offices of Lois Glanby,
Pittsburgh. He is a member of the
Pittsburgh Legal Administrators
Association and a past member of
the board of directors of the Langley
High School Alumni Association.
Dr. Carol (Standish) Gillspie is a
grant coordinator of the Northwest
Pennsylvania Technical Expansion
Grant for the Community College
of Allegheny County. She received
the 2004 National Council of
Geographic Education (NCGE)
Women’s Award and the 2005
NCGE Dissertation Award. She
resides in Cranberry Township, Pa.,
with her husband, Michael, and
sons, Joshua, David, and Kevin.
Ronald Hipwell is a professor of
Biblical studies and preaching at
Seminario Juan Wesley in Monterrey,
Mexico. He is the new field leader
for United Methodist missionaries
serving in Mexico with the Mission
Society for United Methodists. He
resides in Laredo, Texas, with his
wife, Bonnie, and children, Andrew,
Stephanie, and Ryan.
1976
Michael Sisk of Pittsburgh, Pa.,
is marketing director for Iron City
Uniform Rental in Pittsburgh. He
participates in occasional barbershop
quartet performances since retiring
from barbershopping in 1993.
Robert Taglieri of Philadelphia,
Pa., is owner and president of Tag
Communication Services and is
managing director of Tag GmbH in
Germany. The company employs 16
full-time writers and editors in the
United States and Germany.
Brad Washabaugh recently retired
with the rank of colonel from the
U.S. Marine Corps after 29 years of
service. He was awarded the Legion
of Merit, for a second time, upon
his retirement. His last assignment
was the commanding officer school
of infantry at Camp Legeune, N.C.,
where he was responsible for training
nearly 20,000 marines per year in
entry-level and advanced infantry
skills. He is a lab manager at the
Research Triangle Institute. He
resides in Cary, N.C., with his wife,
Linda, and children, Brooke and
Brandon.
1978
Patricia (English) Bush teaches
music at Russell and Sugar Grove
Elementary Schools in the Warren
County School District, and is
assistant marching band director for
Youngsville High School. She resides
in Pittsfield, Pa., with her husband,
David, and daughters, Erin and
Erica.
Kathryn (Camp) Klingensmith
teaches fourth grade science at
the Ravenswood Grade School in
Ravenswood, W.Va. She is also a lay
worship leader for West Virginia/
Western Maryland Synod of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America. She resides in Millwood,
W.Va., with her husband, Teddy, and
daughters, Lisa, Brandy, and Jessica.
1979
Keith Macurdy is the chief financial
officer for FS-Elliott Co., LLC, in
Export, Pa. He resides in Butler, Pa.,
with his wife, Paula, and children,
Jaron and Meagan.
1980
Deborah (Boring) Sanderson is
a stay-at-home caregiver for her
elderly parents. She also a substitute
teacher and private tutor. She resides
in Rixford, Pa., with her husband,
Frederick.
Mike Smiley has joined Papa
Advertising as vice president of
account services, responsible for
leading the agency’s client support
initiatives in business development,
marketing communications
and public relations. He has 25
years of experience, working as
a marketing consultant since
2000, helping Papa serve clients
in health care, hospitality, senior
living, education, philanthropy,
and banking. He previously led
the marketing departments at
Hamot Health Foundation and
at Western Reserve Care System
and St. Elizabeth Medical Center,
both in Youngstown, Ohio. He has
received nearly 50 national awards
for excellence in marketing and
advertising. He resides in Erie, Pa.,
with his wife, Cindy (Bennardo
’79), and children, Kristen and Sean.
1981
Robert and Darlene (Miller ’82)
DiMichele reside in North East,
Md., with their sons, Thomas
and Joshua. Robert is chief of
public affairs for the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers. He will be
the public communication leader
for activities ranging from the
reconstruction of Iraq and New
Orleans to Everglades restoration
and cleanup of formerly used
defense sites. In 2006, he received
the commander’s award for civilian
service to the Army’s environmental
programs. In 2005, he received two
platinum MARCOMs (national
marketing and communications
awards) for Earth Day campaign
and environmental exhibit. In
2004, he received the Community
Relations Award of Distinction for
best practice in Army community
relations worldwide. Darlene is a
nationally certified counselor in the
Hartford County Public Schools.
Beth (Kling) Scearce is a group
eBusiness manger responsible for
New England and Mid Atlantic
Groups for xpedx in Hanover, Md.
She resides in Laurel, Md., with her
husband, David.
Russell Weleski manages Michaels
Stores, Westminster, Md. He resides
in Hanover, Pa., and has two grown
children, Amber and Justin.
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GAINES
JOHNSON
Johnson, Gaines Honored
By Black Opinion Magazine
Dr. Gus Johnson (’53) of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Florence
(Terry) Gaines (’55) of Wilmington, Del., were honored as
“Today’s Black History Makers” in the Winter 2006 edition of
“Black Opinion” magazine.
A special section of the magazine profiled Black
Americans who have resourcefully overcome obstacles and
who represent a viable and productive people poised to
capture a greater role in the further development of this race
and nation.
Gaines received a degree in library science and had a long
career as a librarian at Howard High School in Wilmington,
Del. She was the first African American woman to live on
Clarion’s campus.
Johnson received a degree in math and science and
moved on to become a principal of the Pittsburgh Public
Schools. He is a Clarion University Alumni Association Board
member.
“These two pioneers were instrumental in transforming the
university’s culture and climate for all of the African American
students who have followed their lead,” reads a paragraph
from the article.
Other honorees included: Charles Phillips, Hampton
University, president of Oracle Corporation; Wanda Sykes,
Hampton University, entertainer; and Barry T. Drew, Gannon
University, deputy secretary for administration for the
Pennsylvania Department of Revenue.
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Rogel Publishes Two-Volume
Work About Methodism
Samuel Rogal (’56) is the author of a two-volume work
concerning Methodism, “Methodism through Victorian
Eyes Volume 1: Leslie Stephen, W.E.H. Lecky, and
Woodrow Wilson” and “Methodism through Victorian Eyes
Volume 2: Leslie Stephen W.E.H. Lecky, and Woodrow
Wilson.”
Both volumes explore John Wesley and 18 th century
Methodism through the eyes of historians Stephen,
Lecky, and Wilson. Each historian explored Methodism
separately for different reasons and each reaching a
different conclusion. While each arrived at different
conclusions, none of the historians embraced Methodism,
each recognized Wesley as a significant contributor to
the history of his times, each viewed Methodism as a
way of raising the spiritual and moral values of the British
nation, and each identifies weaknesses in the man, his
organization, and in his overall accomplishments.
Additionally, although the commentaries by Stephen,
Lecky, and Wilson belong to past generations of historians
and historical scholarship, the pertinent sections from
each of the scholars’ works continue to be important for
those who study Methodism and continues to remain
worthy of discussion.
Rogal resides in LaSalle, Ill., with his wife, Susan. They
have two grown sons, Geoffrey and James.
1982
alumni spotlight
Laurie Barickman is a realtor
for Prestige Real Estate Group in
Denver, Col. She is also an owner/
broker associate and has an ABR
and CSA. She resides in Greenwood
Village, Col., with her children,
Brittney and Ruby Lee.
Jay and Susan (Pflug) Frerotte
reside in Wexford, Pa., with their
children, Stefanie and Adam. Jay
is a director at the University of
Pittsburgh. Susan is a paralegal in
the office of general counsel for the
University of Pittsburgh.
Darlene (Miller) and Robert (’81)
DiMichele reside in North East,
Md., with their sons, Thomas and
Joshua. Darlene is a nationally
certified counselor in the Hartford
County Public Schools. Robert is
chief of public affairs for the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers. He
will be the public communication
leader for activities ranging from
the reconstruction of Iraq and New
Orleans to Everglades restoration
and the cleanup of formerly used
defense sites. In 2006 he received
the commanders award for civilian
service to the Army’s environmental
programs. In 2005, he received two
platinum MARCOMs (national
marketing and communications
awards) for Earth Day campaign
and environmental exhibit. In
2004, he received the Community
Relations Award of Distinction for
best practice in Army community
relations worldwide.
1983
Dan Delbianco is executive director
for the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand
Prix. He, his wife, Michelle, and
sons, Michael and Mark, reside in
Allison Park, Pa.
Marybeth (Hess) Hallman instructs
adult basic education GED for
Meridian Community College in
Meridian, Miss. She is also a fulltime
pastor’s wife and a home school
mom. She resides in Collinsville,
Miss., with her children, Hannah
and Benjamin.
Jerry Halstead is president of
GHM Enterprises Inc. He resides
in Windermere, Fla., with his wife,
Jody, and children, Cortney, Haley,
and Tyler.
Kathy (Kling) Pugh is a video
editor for Maryland Public Television
in Owings Mills. Md. She won a
regional Emmy Award and a Telly
Award for a children’s special on
communication. She resides in
Pikesville, Md., with her husband,
David, and daughter, Melissa.
1984
Craig Dubich is senior executive
vice president for Trakloc
International. He was elected 2004
Ohio Businessman of the Year. He
resides in Senecaville, Ohio, and has
three children, Brandon, Cody, and
Shane.
Amy (Snyder) Murphy is director of
marketing for the Clarion Hospital.
She is also the membership chairman
of the Erie Chapter of IABC. She
resides in Hamilton, Pa., with her
daughter, Sara.
Kirk Sanders a lieutenant colonel,
is chief of targets for U.S. European
Command in Germany. He resides
in Stuttgart, Germany, with his wife,
Susan, and twins, John and Sara.
1985
Elizabeth (Clark) Stamets teaches
Christian preschool. She resides in
Lancaster, Ohio, with her husband,
John, and children, Jonathan, Sarah,
and David.
Sarah Verbeke of Somerville, N.J., is
an analytical chemist for BOC Gases
in Murray Hill, N.J.
1986
Scott Hartle is vice president for
finance and chief financial officer
and head golf coach for Thiel
College, Greenville, Pa. He
resides in Transfer, Pa., with his wife,
Carolyn.
John Sammy is a general manager/
commercial manager for Sarakoppes
Sdn.Bhd. in East Malaysia. He
received his master’s of science and
doctorate in business administration
from the Chartered Institute of
Marketing, U.K. He is a member of
the Chartered Institute of Marketing,
U.K., and the Malaysian Institute of
Management; is a life member of the
International Institute of Business
Management; and is Charge De
Missions-Confrerie De La Chaine
Des Rotisseurs, Sarawak Chapter.
He resides in East Malaysia with his
wife, Rita, and children, Wendy and
Jacob.
1987
Kerry (Mergen) Maxwell is a
receptionist for Picadio, Sneath,
Miller & Norton in Pittsburgh, Pa.
She resides in Pittsburgh with her
husband, Curtis, and son Mathias.
Matthew Zents is the project
manager, transmission and
distribution oversight and quality
assurance, for Southern California
Edison, an Edison International
Company in Santa Ana, Calif. He
resides in Ontario, Calif.
1988
Scott and Linda (Loichinger)
Schul reside in Scarborough, Maine,
with their children, Annika and
Emilio. Scott has been appointed
acting director of the Tax Policy
and Legislation Division of Maine
Revenue Services. He spent the
previous 14 years in private law
practice. He is also an adjunct
professor of tax law at the University
of Maine School of Law, where he
teaches corporate taxation.
1989
Michael and Karen (Bershok ’91)
Dupree reside in Irwin, Pa., with
their sons, Dennis, Nickolas, and
Brayden. Mike is a human resources
manager for Bayer.
Quazi Karim is an IT sourcing
program manager for Air Products
and Chemicals Inc., Allentown, Pa.
He resides in Orefield, Pa., and has
two children, Rafid and Mahir.
1990
Sean and Marci (White ’91)
McElhaney reside in Gambrills,
Md., with their sons, Mason and
Brady. Sean was promoted to
principal of Old Mill Middle North
School. Marci is an early childhood
resource teacher in the Anne Arundel
County Public Schools.
1991
Tracey (Schmid) Barnfather is a
financial analyst for Bechtel Plant
Machinery Inc. She resides in
Pittsburgh, Pa., with her husband,
Eric, and son, Eric Jr.
alumni spotlight
Martin Releases Cookbook
RoxAnne (Herrod) Martin (’72) recently released
a cookbook, “Granny’s Secret Desserts,” published by
Author House.
The book is a compilation of all of Martin’s
grandmother’s recipes. The book has more than 100
recipes and was made user friendly. Thumbnail shopping
lists were placed on the adjoining page of each recipe
along with the important nutrients from each recipe.
She will be releasing a second book from Author House
early next year entitled, “Granny’s Secret Main Meals.”
Martin retired as a teacher from Conewago Valley High
School in New Oxford. She resides in Abbottstown, Pa.

Benjamin Recognized
By NASPA
Dr. Mimi Benjamin (’89, M.A. ’96), was the recipient of
the Mid-level Student Affairs Professional Award from the
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
(NASPA).
The award recognizes professionals who contribute to
programs that address student needs and promote student
learning and personal development. It was presented at
NASPA’s conference held in Washington, D.C. Benjamin
received an award of the same name from NASPA’s Region
IV-East last fall.
Benjamin is the assistant to the vice president of student
affairs at Iowa Sate University. She previously served as
coordinator of residence life-academic services in Iowa
State’s Department of Residence.
She received her Ph.D. degree in educational leadership
and policy study from Iowa State University in 2004.
Michelle (Davis) Cabral is an
information systems security officer
for General Dynamics-Advance
Information Systems in Aurora,
Colo. She resides in Aurora, Colo.,
with her husband, Darren, and
daughter, Dana.
Karen (Bershok) and Michael (’89)
Dupree reside in Irwin, Pa., with
their sons, Dennis, Nickolas, and
Brayden. Mike is a human resources
manager for Bayer.
Lori Lynn Kurmisky of Leesburg,
Va., is president of Lori Lynn Homes
Inc. and is also a realtor and interior
designer. She earned a master’s
degree in education from George
Mason University and is also a
student of interior design.
Marci (White) and Sean (’90)
McElhaney reside in Gambrills,
Md., with their sons, Mason and
Brady. Marci is an early childhood
resource teacher in the Anne Arundel
County Public Schools. Sean was
promoted to principal of Old Mill
Middle North School.
1992
Patricia (Zehner) Caliendo is an
investment representative for Edward
Jones in Lafayette, Ind. She resides in
Lafayette with her daughter, Amelia.
Patricia (Habjan) McCauley is
financial director for Independent
Living Services Inc. & Creative
Living Services Inc. She resides in
Greenbrier, Ark., with her husband,
David, and children, Zachary and
Alicia.
Kelly (Brady) Pollard is a stayat-home-mom.
She resides in Fort
Lauderdale, Fla., with her husband,
Steve, and twin boys, Rohan and
Brady.
alumni spotlight
Edward Waitkus of Marysville,
Ohio, is a firefighter/paramedic for
the City of Marysville. He also serves
as a fire instructor, EMS instructor,
and state fire inspector.
1993
Cristina (DiGuilio) Dzurko is
an account executive for Altoona
Mirror newspaper in Altoona, Pa.
She resides in Cresson, Pa., with her
husband, Timothy, and children,
Madison and Rocco.
Jennifer Enso of Belleair Beach, Fla.,
is owner of J.J. Capital Solutions,
L.L.C., of Largo, Fla.
Colleen (Casciola) Labishak is
a financial/pension specialist for
Pediatric Alliance, P.C., Carnegie,
Pa. She resides in Houston, Pa.,
with her husband, George, and son,
Christopher.
Linda (Pawlowski) List of New
Castle, Pa., is secretary for the
Borough of Ellwood City, Pa.
Robert Malsom of Farrell, Pa., is a
sports writer for the Sharon Herald
newspaper in Sharon, Pa.
Carlos Warner is an assistant federal
public defender in Cleveland, Ohio.
He resides in Hudson, Ohio, with
his wife, Katie.
Glenn Yetter is currently deployed
by the U.S. Army in support of
Operation Enduring Freedom in
Kandahar, Afghanistan. He resides in
Tampa, Fla., and has three children,
Paytenn, T.D., and Trenn.
1994
Wendy (Guyton) Clevenger is an
income maintenance caseworker
in the Bedford County Assistance
Office for the Pennsylvania
Department of Public Welfare. She
and her husband, Colin, reside
in Hopewell, Pa., with their son,
Nicholas.
Kimberly (Walch) Goshorn will
be an elementary learning support
teacher for the Dallastown Area
School District beginning in the
2006-07 school years. She earned
a master’s degree from Penn State
University. She resides in Wexford,
Pa., with her husband, Cory, and
children, Creed and Preston.
Jennifer (Pilarski) Greenawald of
McDonald, Pa., is a stay-at-home
mom for her daughters, Abigale and
Allyson.
Ann (Damico) Knauer is a benefits
administrator for long- term
disability plans for the University
of Michigan. She resides in Dexter,
Mich., with her husband, Scott, and
daughter, Ryan.
Stephanie Wright-Spackman is
assistant director of The Cornell
Commitment at Cornell University
in Ithaca, N.Y. She resides in
Lansing, N.Y., with her husband,
Cory, and daughters, Baylee and
Molly.
Christopher and Judy (Schall)
Vavrek reside in McDonald, Pa.,
with their daughter, Emily. Judy
is a station manager/general sales
manager.
1995
Fred Bortz of Brookfield, Ill.,
is a program specialist for the
Illinois Council on Developmental
Disabilites.
Chad Briggs is a firefighter/EMT
for Prince William County Virginia
Department of Fire and Rescue.
He is also a hazardous materials
technician/weapons of mass
destruction technician. He resides in
Bristow, Va., with his wife, Mercedes.
Sara (Raught) Krepp is an
independent contract outpatient
therapist specializing in women’s
issues and post-traumatic stress
disorder. She resides in New
Wilimington, Pa., with her husband,
Brian, and children, Ava and
Charles.
Lisa (Kaylor) Orvos is a counselor
and consultant in a private
practice specializing in behavior
management. She resides in
Princeton, N.J., with her husband,
John, and children, Jace, Kylie, and
Sophie.
Ryan and Becky (Janus) Spence
reside in Carnegie, Pa., with their
daughter, Lily. Ryan teaches fourth
grade at Propel School East. Becky
teaches special education in the
DART program for Intermediate
Unit 3.
1996
Robinson Discusses
Foster Care
Shawn Armburst of Appomattox,
Va., is a territory representative for
Forest Pharmaceuticals. He was
elected to the Appomattox County
Board of Supervisors and plans to
run for the house of delegates in
2006.
alumni spotlight
Michael Robinson (’82), discussed major challenges
facing America’s foster children, entitled Foster Children
in America: Preparation and Challenges of Aging Out of
the System, on WDAS-1480AM, a Clear Channel Radio
Station.
Robinson’s live talk show, “Mike Robinson Presents,”
was taped Saturday, Aug. 13, 2005, for televised
broadcast throughout the entire state of Pennsylvania. The
televised broadcast was aired on Thursday evening,
Aug. 18, 2005, on the Pennsylvania Cable Network
(PCN). PCN is known for its coverage of major political
events/meetings at the state capitol and throughout the
Commonwealth.
According to Robinson, there are over one-half million
foster children in America and, once they turn 18 years
old, they are released into the world. Without the proper
family, education, employment, or social support, many
will end up homeless and desperate. Robinson is a Career
and Education Planning Specialist and Relationship
Coach. He earned his master of science in counseling
from Philadelphia Biblical University and bachelor of
science in communication from Clarion University.
Robinson resides in Landsdown, Pa., with his wife,
Dana, and children, Matthew and Joy.
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Tina (Hicks) Siegel is an
employment specialist for
Pennsylvania CareerLink. She resides
in Knox, Pa., with her husband, Joe,
and son, Sebastian.
Kathryn (Spryn) Smiglewski
is a case review analyst for Kroll
Government Services. She resides in
Butler, Pa., with her husband, Joel,
and son, Nick.
1997
Jamie (Hunter) Bumgarner is
a school counselor for Catawba
County Schools. She resides in
Conover, N.C., with her husband,
Cliff, and daughter, Riley.
John Fetchen teaches history
at Smithsburg High School in
Smithsburg, Md. He was entered
into Who’s Who Among American
High School Teachers. He resides
in Mont Alto, Pa., with his wife,
Jennifer.
Matthew and Elizabeth (Saglio)
Morris reside in Portersville, Pa.
Matthew was promoted to assistant
project manager for Gannett
Fleming Inc., a civil engineering
company in Pittsburgh. Elizabeth
was promoted to HR Consultant IV
for Progressive Insurance.
Kirsten (McKinley) Plante is a sales
administrator for Ryan Homes. She
resides in Pittsburgh, Pa., with her
husband, Bret, and daughter, Shea.
Krista (Carson) Smith works for
the regional public transportation
authority on the METRO Light Rail
Project in Phoenix, Ariz. She is an
MFT intern with EMPACT-SPC.
She is pursuing a master’s degree
in marriage and family therapy. She
resides in Glendale, Ariz., with her
husband, Cas.
1998
Bill Dubensky of Albany, N.Y., is a
senior political correspondent for the
Empire Radio Network in Albany.
Kimberly (Hillwig) Goodman,
is a secondary marketing analyst
for Howard Hanna. She and her
husband, Patrick, and son, Nicholas,
reside in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Wesley and Georgina (Bottomley)
James reside in Leetsdale, Pa., with
their son, Ryan. Georgina teaches at
the Watson Institute. Wesley is an
auditor for Autovin.
Brian and Michelle (Miller) Obst
reside in Fleetwood, Pa., with
their daughter, Lorelei. Brian is
completing his anesthesia residency
at Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh
and will be starting a position as
an anesthesiologist with Reading
Anesthesia Associates in Reading, Pa.
alumni spotlight
Sweeney Joins Pittsburgh
Technology Council
Natalie (Neelon) Sweeney (’92)
has joined the Pittsburgh Technology
Council, the largest regional technology
trade association in the United States
as director of advertising for the
council’s publications.
She received her degree from Clarion
in communication with a minor in
computer applications and information
systems. She served as a specialist in
the Pennsylvania Army National Guard
where she also was a graduate of their SWEENEY
officer candidate school.
Sweeney previously worked as a senior account executive
in the new media sales and newspaper divisions of Tribune
Media Services, the parent company of The Chicago Tribune.
She also serves as regional sales director of the newspaper
division of (City)–based TVData.
Sweeney resides in Glenshaw, Pa., and has a daughter,
Bridget.
1986 Clarion Graduates
To Head Northwest Chapter
Of PICPA
Two 1986 Clarion University graduates were elected
to leadership positions for the Northwest Chapter of the
Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants
(PICPA) for 2006-07. Alice Mattocks, CPA, was elected
president and Michael McElravy, CPA, is the presidentelect.
Mattocks is a manager with Black, Bashor & Porsch LLP
in Sharon, Pa. She is also a member of the American Institute
of Certified Public Accountants. She has served on the
board of directors of the Mercer Unit of the American Cancer
Society and is a member of the United Way of Mercer County.
She resides in Hickory, Pa., with her husband, John.
McElravy, of Warren, Pa. is chief financial officer of Warren
Industries Inc. in Warren.
alumni spotlight
Angel (Swartz) Weiser is a stayat-home
mom. She resides in
Clarendon, Pa., with her husband,
Burdette, and daughter, Brooke.
Michelle (Anthony) Wilson teaches
sixth grade at Mililani Middle
School. She resides in Mililiani,
Hawaii, with her husband, Ray, and
children, Tyler, Courtney, and Noah.
1999
Kelly Abraham of New Castle, Pa.,
teaches third grade in the New Castle
Area School District. She received a
master’s degree in education with a
reading specialist certification from
Westminster College.
Matthew Eason of Gaithersburg,
Md., is a software/web developer
for Data Computer Corporation
of America. He received a master’s
degree in science in information
technology with a concentration
in database technology from the
University of Maryland. He was
also inducted into Phi Kappa Phi
National Honor Society.
Jason and Heaverly Neuhoff
reside in Pottstown, Pa., with their
daughter, Lauren. Jason is an account
executive for Superior Technical
Resources Inc. Heaverly is a research
manager for Keane.
Jennifer (Scott) Jones is a sales
support/AP/AR for Shenango
Advanced Ceramics. She resides
in Slippery Rock, Pa., with her
husband, Curtis.
Melissa (Lucostic) and Steve (’00)
Porter reside in Pennsylvania.
Melissa teaches kindergarten in the
Bethel Park School District. Steve is
in medical sales at ICU Medical.
Wayne and Rebecca (Heffner)
Swinhart, reside in Bethel Park, Pa.,
with their children, Hayden and
Jackson. Rebecca is a stay-at-home
mom.
2000
Karen (Grubb) Beck teaches
primary learning support for grades
K-3 at Standing Stone Elementary
School in the Huntingdon Area
School District. She earned her
master’s degree in curriculum
and instruction. She resides in
Alexandria, Pa., with her husband,
Garry, and children, Garry III,
Halen, and Kendan.
Michael Biggins of Morristown,
N.J., is a territory business manager
for Bristol Myers Squibb.
Jennifer (Shipp) Gallaher is
transferring from learning support to
teaching fourth grade in the Bethel
Park School District. She earned her
master’s degree in education with a
reading specialist certification from
Duquesne University in December
2004. She resides in Jefferson Hills,
Pa., with her husband, Samuel, and
daughter, Abigail.
Eric Guelcher of Philadelphia, Pa.,
is a financial analyst for the United
Health Group-Ovations in Ft.
Washington, Pa.
Jennifer (Heshler) Horgan is
pursuing a master’s degree in early
childhood education at Chatham
College. She resides in Bethel Park,
Pa., with her husband, William, and
daughter, Isabelle.
Anne (O’Neill) Hudson is an
instructional supervisor/tutor for The
Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School.
She resides in Hookstown, Pa., with
her husband, Michael.
Sandy (Thompson) Lutz is a water
supply specialist for the Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental
Protection in Knox, Pa. She
resides in Cooksburg, Pa., with her
husband, Winfield, and daughter,
Lauren.
Steve and Melissa (Lucostic ’99)
Porter reside in Pennsylvania.
Melissa teaches kindergarten in the
Bethel Park School District. Steve is
in medical sales for ICU Medical.
Mariann (Scott) and James (’96)
Reilly reside in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Mariann teaches English honors
classes at Steel Valley High School in
Munhall, Pa.
Sherry (Thompson) Shaftic teaches
biology/chemistry at East Forest
High School in Marienville, Pa.
She resides in Leeper, Pa., with her
husband, Jim, and children, Addison
and Mason.
Sheila (Nogel) Zofcin teaches fifth
grade resource at Cleveland Middle
School in Johnston County, N.C.
She resides in Garner, N.C., with her
children, Jonah, Carter, and Cassie.

2001
David and Sara (Beers ’03) Adams
reside in New Bethlehem, Pa. David
is a geologic technician for ABARTA
Oil and Gas Company. Sara received
her master’s degree in library science
and is a librarian at Franklin Area
School District.
Heather (Dunkle) Bunk teaches
special education in the Warren
County School District. She
resides in North Warren, Pa., with
her husband, Kris, and children,
Kristopher and Katie.
Kimberly (Brozek) Douglass
teaches fifth grade in the New
Kensington-Arnold School District.
She resides in Pittsburgh, Pa., with
her husband, Ryan.
Justin Ezyk of Lower Burrell, Pa.,
is a project manager for RCH Cable
in Pittsburgh, Pa. He is pursuing
a master’s degree in instructional
leadership from Robert Morris
University. He also received NCCPT
certification as a personal trainer
in 2005. In 2004, he was on the
coaching staff of Central Catholic
High School in Pittsburgh, working
for Clarion alumnus Art Walker Jr.
David Hammond is manager of
individual giving for the Pittsburgh
Opera. He resides in Pittsburgh, Pa.,
with his wife, Karon.
Jennifer (Gutowski) McMullen
teaches third grade in the DuBois
Area School District. She resides in
DuBois with her husband, David,
son, Charlie, and step-daughter,
Rosie.
Christy (Vass) Stehly is a trauma
research coordinator for St. Luke’s
Hospital. She resides in Bethlehem,
Pa., with her daughter, Camille.
Christopher and Amy (Risinger)
Wilson reside in Kane, Pa. Amy
teaches preschool at St. Matthew’s
Preschool in Mt. Jewett, Pa. She is
also substitute teaching in the Kane
School District.
2002
Christopher and Piper (’03) Arnold
reside in Camp Hill, Pa., with their
daughter, Alexandra. Christopher is
a supervisor for Ames TrueTemper.
Piper is an environment education
specialist for the Pennsylvania
Resource Council.
Kelly (Penwell) Baronick is a life
skills support teacher for Riverview
Intermediate Unit. She earned her
master’s degree in curriculum and
instruction. She resides in DuBois,
Pa., with her husband, Dan.
Clinton and Jamie (Fazzolare ‘03)
Fitzkee reside in York, Pa. Clinton
is manufacturer of Fitzkee’s Candies.
Jamie is a fund administrator for
Slagle Receives D.O. Degree
Dennis Slagle (’01)
received his doctor of
osteopathy degree from
the Philadelphia College
of Osteopathic Medicine
in June. He graduated
medical school with
honors and is an
inductee of the Zeta
Chapter of Sigma Sigma
Phi, a national honorary
osteopathic service
fraternity.
While attending
PCOM, Slagle was
an active member
of the American
SLAGLE
Medical Association,
Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association, American
College of Physicians, Zeta Chapter of Sigma Sigma Phi,
and the pediatrics, obstetrics, and radiology clubs. He
was also active in community service projects including
work at the Ronald McDonald House of Philadelphia and
with a project to help feed and provide medical care to the
homeless of Philadelphia.
Slagle was a multi-year recipient of the Dr. John
Brooks Scholarship presented by the Clarion Hospital
Foundation, a two-year recipient of the William Goldman
Foundation medical scholarship, a two-year recipient
of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association
Foundation scholarships, and a multi-year recipient of a
PCOM scholarship.
He had accepted a first-year pediatric residence
position with the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital of the
Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pa. Following the
completion of his three-year residence, he will purse a
fellowship in neonatology for specialization and training in
neonatal and pediatric intensive care.
Slagle earned his bachelor’s of science degree in
molecular biology and biotechnology from Clarion, where
he was a member of the Honors Program.
the investment firm of Campbell &
Company Inc., Townson, Md.
Kristy (Sunderland) Koenig is a
branch manager for Citizens Bank
of Pennsylvania. She resides in
Freedom, Pa., with her husband,
Wayne, and son, Zander.
Dawn McChesney of Beaver Falls,
Pa., is director of Tender Care
Learning Center in New Castle, Pa.
She is pursuing a master’s of science
degree in organizational excellence
from Geneva College.
Edward Nowlin is pursuing his
doctorate in marketing from the
University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He
resides in Lincoln, Neb., with his
wife, Kristin, and son, Garric.
Christina Reigel teaches special
education at BLBHS in Bradford,
Pa. She resides in Bradford with her
son, Richard.
Wendy (Yeager) Taylor teaches
special education at Moniteau High
School and is the girls’ junior high
alumni spotlight
and junior varsity basketball coach.
She earned her master’s degree in
special education from Slippery Rock
University. She resides in Chicora,
Pa., with her husband, Ben, and son,
Jake.
Angela (Novitsky) Welch teaches
special education at City Charter
High School, Pittsburgh, Pa. She
resides in Pittsburgh with her
husband, Jay.
2003
Beth (Langel) and David Anzaldi
(’05) reside in Freedom, Pa. Beth
is a speech therapist for the Early
Learning Institute, Coraopolis, Pa.
Sara (Beers) and David (’01)
Adams reside in New Bethlehem, Pa.
Sara received her master’s degree in
library science and is a librarian for
Franklin Area School District. David
is a geologic technician for ABARTA
Oil and Gas Company.
Barbara (Piper) and Christopher
(’02) Arnold reside in Camp Hill,
Pa., with their daughter, Alexandra.
Barbara is an environment education
specialist for the Pennsylvania
Resource Council. Christopher is a
supervisor for Ames TrueTemper.
Kara (Nordstrom) Barone is
placement coordinator for foster care
for the Bair Foundation, Pittsburgh,
Pa. She resides in Carnegie, Pa.,
with her husband, Michael, and son,
Madden.
Jamie (Fazzolare) and Clinton
Fitzkee (’02) reside in York, Pa.
Jamie is a fund administrator for
the investment firm of Campbell &
Company Inc., Towson, Md.
Sandra Howard of Tunkhannock,
Pa., is director of information
literacy for Lackawanna College,
Scranton, Pa., where she is also
the head men’s and women’s cross
country coach. She has two sons,
Keith and Wade.
Autumn Pierce of Corry, Pa., is an
assistant manager at WalMart.
Achal Singh is a senior manager for
General Electric in Noida, India.
2004
Lauren Deep of Aliquippa, Pa., is a
marketing coordinator for WPGH
Fox 53 and WPMY 22 in Pittsburgh,
Pa. She will be promoted to research
manager in June.
Heather Dzikiy teaches fourth grade
at Sykesville Elementary School in
the DuBois Area School District. She
resides in Brockway, Pa., with her
husband, Richard Fisherowski.
Pamela (Hulsizer) and Michael
(’03) Ehgartner reside in
Huntingdon, Pa. Pamela works in
retail sales development for M&T
Bank.
Julie Fleet of Coraopolis, Pa.,
teaches full time special education
for Cornell School District. She
is also the head varsity and junior
varsity swimming coach. She is
pursuing a master’s of education in
technology degree at Waynesburg
College.
Allison (McMeekin) Leech is a sales
support specialist for Siemens Energy
and Automation in New Kensington,
Pa. She resides in Pittsburgh, Pa.,
with her husband, Daniel.
Kacie Lowery is an English teacher
at Northern Bedford County High
School in Loysburg, Pa. She resides
in Bellwood, Pa.
Gregory Shreckengost is the
director of choirs of the Dixon
Middle School in Holly Ridge, N.C.
He resides in Snead Ferry, N.C., and
has two children, Sara and Daniel.
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CLARION AND BEYOND
Six members of the Karg family, from left: Amanda Karg (’06),
Angela (Karg) Meyer (’99), George Karg (’95), Joseph Karg (’92),
Walter Karg (’92), and Henry Karg (’89).
Graduation Adds Another
Karg To Alumni Status
Amanda Susanne Karg (’06) of Crown, Pa., was the
last of a family of six children to graduate from Clarion
University. The six are the children of George and Barbara
Lencer Karg of Crown. Amanda received her degree in
elementary education.
The Kargs were encouraged to attend Clarion by
their uncle and aunt, Theodore and Susanna (Karg)
Kurtzhals, of Jamestown, N.Y., who are both 1963
Clarion graduates. They are retired secondary teachers
with a combined 68 years of teaching at Jamestown High
School.
The other five children are:
Henry Karg (’89), business manager for Cranberry
Area School. He is also the fire chief of Farmington
Township Volunteer Fire Company. He resides in Crown,
Pa., with his wife, Tatiana.
Walter Karg (’92), an EEO officer/accountant for
Francis J. Palo Inc. of Clarion. He resides in Crown, Pa.,
with his wife, Pamela (’01), and children, Brady and
Abrianna.
Joseph Karg (’92), an information systems specialist
and engineer technician for David Wooster and
Associates of Pittsburgh. He resides in Mars, Pa., with his
wife, Dianna.
George Karg (’95), a marketing/website development
project manager for Matric of Seneca. He is also the
organist for St. Mary’s Church in Crown. He resides in
Crown, Pa.
Angela (Karg) Meyer (’99), director of the gear up/
college access program in Lima, Ohio. She resides in
Ottawa, Ohio, with her husband, Scott.
Along with their uncle and aunt, the Karg children have
several other relatives who are Clarion graduates. They
include: James Amato (’93), an AM radio producer at
KDKA in Pittsburgh, Pa., and Jola (Kurtzhals) Meinert
(’73), who works for Allegheny Gastro Associates at
Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa., where she
resides with her husband, Mark, and son, Nicholas.
Megan Staab of Concord, N.C.,
is a fourth grade teacher for Wolf
Meadow Elementary School in the
Cabarrus County School District.
Rebecca Strusser of Waldorf, Md.,
is an elementary music teacher for
Henry G. Ferguson Elementary
School in Prince George’s County
Public School system.
2005
Ryan Donnelly of Jacksonville, Fla.,
is a promotional advertising manager
for Advertising Executives and
Associates Inc.
Laura Frost of Reston, Va., teaches
second grade at Buzz Aldrin
Elementary School in the Fairfax
County Schools.
Matthew Gorski of Media, Pa.,
is a project accounting analyst
for Sunguard Securities Inc.,
Malvern, Pa.
Gerald and Marianne (Milnes)
Halliday reside in Monaca, Pa.
Marianne is an associate manager
for Altmeyer’s Bed, Bath and Home
Store in Baden, Pa.
Kacie Lowery of Bellwood, Pa.,
teaches English at Northern Bedford
County High School.
Katrina Nocera of New Castle,
Pa., is a GIS technician for Michael
Baker Jr. Inc., in Beaver, Pa.
Vanessa Primavera of Hollsopple,
Pa., is employed by Children’s
Behavioral Health. She plans to
attend Seton Hill University to earn
her master’s degree in education and
instructional design.
Stephanie (Dechant) Rader teaches
fifth grade at Otter River Elementary
School in Bedford County, Va. She
resides in Lynchburg, Va., with her
husband, Jeremy.
2006
Linda Szedon of Smyrna, Ga.,
teaches first grade in the Cobb
County School District, Marietta,
Ga. She earned a master’s degree in
human resources and organizational
development from the University of
Georgia in May.
Marriages
Tracey (Schmid ’91) and Eric
Barnfather, Oct. 15, 2005.
Kimberly (Brozek ’01) and Ryan
Douglass, Oct. 22, 2005.
Beth (Anzaldi ’03) and David
Langel (’05), April 29, 2006.
Births
David and Kathy (Kling ’83) Pugh,
a daughter, Melissa, Aug. 3, 2005.
Sandy and Michael Gabriel (’84),
a daughter, Kathryn Emily, June 9,
2005.
Curtis and Kerry (Mergen ’87)
Maxwell, a son, Mathias, March 14,
2005.
Scott (’88) and Linda (Loichinger
’88) Schul, a son, Emilio, April 16,
2005, adopted last fall.
Michael (’89) and Karen (Bershok
’91) Dupree, a son, Brayden, born
April 11, 2002, adopted Jan. 27,
2006.
Randall and Michelle (Brest ’91)
Ball, a son, Randall Jay, May 2,
2005.
Timothy and Cristina (DiGuilio
’93) Dzurko, a son, Rocco, Jan. 27,
2006.
Jennifer (Pilarski ’94) Greenwald, a
daughter, Allyson, Jan. 14, 2006.
Christopher (’94) and Judy (Schall
’94) Vavrek, a daughter, Emily, Aug.
4, 2005.
Cory and Kimberly (Walch ’94)
Goshorn, a son, Preston Donald,
Jan. 12, 2006.
Colin and Wendy (Guyton ’94)
Clevenger, a son, Nicholas, Nov. 19,
2005.
Ryan (’95) and Becky (Janus ’95)
Spence, a daughter, Lily, Sept. 28,
2005.
John and Lisa (Kaylor ’95) Orvos, a
daughter, Sophie, Feb. 1, 2006.
Brian and Sara (Raught) Krepp
(’95), a son, Charles, March 2, 2005.
Stephanie and Mark Schmitt (’96),
a daughter, Mackenzie Grace, Jan. 6,
2006.
Cliff and Jamie (Hunter ’97)
Bumgarner, a daughter, Riley, Nov.
14, 2005.
Bret and Kirsten (McKinley ’97)
Plante, a daughter, Shea, Feb. 16,
2005.
Michael and Emily (Wilson ’97)
Weber, a son, Gavin, Feb. 26, 2006.
Burdette and Angel (Swartz ’98)
Weiser, a daughter, Brooke, March
16, 2005.
Sara and Christopher Pfeil (’98),
a son, Mason Alexander, Feb. 23,
2006.
Brian (’98) and Michelle (Miller
’98) Obst, a daughter, Lorelei
Catherine, Feb. 16, 2006.
Patrick and Kimberly (Hillwig ’98)
Goodman, a son, Nicholas, April
10, 2006.
Wesley (’98) and Georgina
(Bottomley ’98) James, a son, Ryan
Wesley, Feb. 16, 2006.
Wayne (’99) and Rebecca (Heffner
’99) Swinhart, a son, Jackson, Jan.
9, 2006.
Winfield and Sandy (Thompson
’00) Lutz, a daughter, Lauren,
March 16, 2005.
Garry and Karen (Grubb ’00) Beck,
a son, Kendan, Dec. 7, 2005.
Renee and Gregory Brewer (’00), a
son, Logan Jeffrey, Oct. 3, 2005.
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Jim and Sherry (Thompson ’00)
Shaftic, a son, Mason, Feb. 19,
2006.
Samuel and Jennifer (Shipp ’00)
Gallaher, a daughter, Abigail, Feb.
3, 2006.
Kris and Heather (Dunkle ’01)
Bunk, twins, Kristopher Allen and
Katie Ann, Nov. 30, 2005.
John and Alee (Taylor ’01) Kelly,
twin sons, Daniel Jacob and
Benjamin Gabriel, Dec. 9, 2005.
Brian (’01) and Mindy (Caruso
’01) Lucas, a daughter, Natalie
Maura, Jan. 6, 2006.
David and Jennifer (Gutowski ’01)
McMullen, a son, Charlie, Oct. 16,
2005.
Christy (Vass ’01) Stehly, a
daughter, Camille, July 15, 2005.
Kristin and Edward (’02) Nowlin, a
son, Garric Powers, April 4, 2006.
Ben and Wendy (Yeager ’02)
Taylor, a son, Jake, Aug. 20, 2005.
Michael and Kara (Nordstrom ’03)
Barone, a son, Madden, May 6,
2006.
Deaths
Wayne Spence (’32), Dec. 27, 2005.
Nancy O’Neill Vickey (’66), Jan.
31, 2006.
Margaret Jane Conley Kroh (’65),
Jan. 20, 2006.
James Ace (’61), Jan. 20, 2006.
Anna Miller (’39), Jan. 28, 2006.
Mildred Mae Frill Sneeringer (’34),
Jan. 13, 2006.
Timothy Solomon (’81), Feb. 11,
2006.
Aurelia Joline Hannold (’49),
March 6, 2006.
John Brestensky (’69), March 19,
2006.
Patricia (Mitchell ’61) Olivett,
March 11, 2006.
John Lukacs (’69), Dec. 1, 2005.
Bernadine (Stewart ’39) Datt,
March 15, 2005.
Helen Gomola (’95), March 10,
2006.
Harold Smith (’52), March 1, 2006.
J. Kevin Kelly (’00), April 10, 2006.
Georgina Delp (’35), Feb. 11, 2006.
Maholtz Receives Physician
Assistant Degree
Nicole Maholtz (’03) was among the 44 students
awarded a master’s degree in physician assistant
studies from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic
Medicine on July 29, 2005.
Maholtz received a master’s degree in science
education from Clarion and her bachelor of science
degree from the University of Delaware. She resides
in Penfield, Pa.
For more than a century, Philadelphia College of
Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) has trained highly
competent, caring physicians, health practitioners,
and behavioral scientists that practice a “whole
person” approach, treating people, not just
symptoms. PCOM offers the doctor of osteopathic
medicine degree and graduate programs.
Dorothy (Dunkle ‘41)
Hargenrader, March 16, 2006.
Marion (Dale ‘28) Summerville,
March 11, 2006
Alisha (Kreider ’04) Ebersole, April
9, 2006.
Joan (Dolby ’51) Hedrick, April 7,
2006.
alumni spotlight
Cheryl (Bogacki ’87, M.A. ’89)
Parulis, Feb. 12, 2006.
Vivian (Calhoun ’27) Kearney,
April 1, 2006.
Judith (Sitt ’68) Smith, April 8,
2006.
Ronald Wilburn (’81), May 1,
2006.
SCHOLARSHIPS
ALUMNI NOTES
John Joy, retired faculty member,
April 2, 2006
Dr. William Brent, professor of
chemistry, March 25, 2006.
Janice Rae Wagner Bevevino (’62),
Dec. 23, 2005.
Gordon Sills (’48), March 10, 2006.
Ardent Mapes, Jr. (’75), April 4,
2006.
Laura (Harley ‘30) Feltenberger,
April 5, 2006.
L. Robert Wiberg (’48), April 19,
2006.
Lori (Alberta ’86) Morack, Feb. 3,
2006.
Spencer Morrison (’92), April 13,
2006
Jennifer Cadek (’84), May 4, 2006.
Dr. Joseph DeMarte (’61), May 31,
2006.
Dr. William Brent
alumni spotlight
Jackson Named General-E
Leadership Recipient
Erica Jackson (’00) has been named a Generation-
E Leadership award recipient from the Young Erie
Professionals (Yep!). She was honored at the March 10
awards celebration with a specially designed sculpture
to show appreciation for her dedication to the Erie
community.
Jackson serves as a Workforce Investment Act Youth
Services case manager and is highly involved in
the community as a volunteer with the Booker
T. Washington Center, Project Blueprint, the
Erie Affinity Group, the YMCA of Greater
Erie Black and Latino Achievers Program,
and the city’s Weed and Seed Program.
Young Erie Professionals is an
organization dedicated to providing its
members the opportunity to network
professionally with their peers while
actively participating in their community,
with the goal of attracting, retaining,
and supporting young talent in the local
workforce.
Jackson resides in Erie with her
husband, Jim, and children, James and
Sierra.
JACKSON
Dr. William N. Brent, 60,
professor of chemistry, died
unexpectedly Saturday, March
25, 2006, in Clarion Hospital.
Brent joined the Clarion
University faculty in 1976.
He had previously taught
at Gettysburg College and
Lycoming College.
Born April 26, 1945, in
Coatesville, he was the son
of Dorothy E. Brent and the
late Norman D. Brent. He
graduated in 1967 from Purdue
University in Indiana with a
bachelor of science degree in
chemistry. He then received
his Ph.D. in 1974 in organic
chemistry from Penn State
University.
Brent was an active
member of the Association of
Pennsylvania State College
and University Faculties
(APSCUF), serving as state
treasurer from 1996 to the
present. He also was a
member of the American
Chemical Society and Phi
Kappa Phi.
Surviving are his wife, Emily
Brent of Shippenville, Pa.; his
mother, Dorothy E. Brent of
Clarion, Pa.; two daughters,
Allison and Rachael Brent of
Clarion, Pa.; daughter, Laura
K. Evans and husband, William
Evans, and four grandchildren,
Arianna, Tanner, Lia, and
Parker, all of Tionesta, Pa.; and
daughter, Deborah E. Myers of
Scranton, Pa.
In addition to his father,
Brent was preceded in death
by a grandchild, Davis K.
Myers.
The family requests
memorials be directed to the
Brent Memorial Scholarship
Fund at Clarion University.
Contributions may be sent to
Clarion University Foundation
Inc., Center for Advancement,
840 Wood St., Clarion, Pa.,
16214.
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Alumni
Weekend
Golfers
Alumni Board Members
Richard Malacarne ’63
and Bob Dornan ’70
take time out to discus
strategy. (top)
CLARION AND BEYOND
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Clarion alumni Bob ’62
and Kathy (Caylor) Hess
’63 hosted the annual
Alumni Golf Outing on
Friday of Alumni Weekend
at the Hi-Level Golf
Course. (right)
More than 150 students from elementary age through high
school attended the Clarion University Science Expo on May 4 in
the Gemmell Student Complex and Peirce Science Center. The
day celebrated scientific discovery and learning and featured free
lectures, workshops, demonstrations, and exhibits for students
of all ages.
Elementary students came from Brookville, Clarion, North
Clarion, Keystone, Union, Redbank Valley, Brockway, and Titusville
school districts. Thirty high school students from DuBois High
School visited to attend a special dinosaur lecture by Dr. John
Ernissee. Faculty members from Punxsutawney Middle School
attended to obtain science exposition ideas.
Activities included: “Scientific Design-It’s Elementary,” a
display of science/design projects by elementary students from
the gifted and enrichment programs of 17 area school districts;
demonstrations by Jim Foulds, LEGO community representative;
and a LEGO building contest, coordinated by Mercer County
builders association and judged by Colony Homes’s Ben Call, Joel
Smith, Rick Fitzgerald, Terry Fleeger, and Wayne Wright.
Lectures–“Cosmic Cataclysms: Our Origins in the Stars,” by Allison
Loll (’01), an astrophysics graduate student at Arizona State
University; “Forest Birds of Pennsylvania: Population Trends,” by Dr.
Ron Montgomery; “More than Meets the Eye,” by Dr. John Ernissee,
director of Pierce Planetarium at Clarion University; and “History and
Landscape of the Allegheny Valley,” by Dr. Chuck Williams, professor
of ecology at Clarion University.
Returning from the Class of 1945-46 were
Gevienne (Smith) Jackson ’45 (left) and
Gerrie (Ledebur) Buzard ’46.
Alumni Weekend
Science Expo Draws Large Crowd
Displays–Science In Motion, Clarion University’s mobile learning
laboratory, displayed equipment; and “Applications of Geographic
Information Systems,” Dr. Yasser Ayad, Clarion University associate
professor of geography and GIS laboratory manager.
Workshops–“Science, Technology, and Society by Green Design,”
focusing on teaching science/technology concepts; and “Kid
K’KNEX for the Primary Classroom,” teaching how to use big, soft
chunky pieces perfect for small hands to develop skills and abilities
with manipulation,
creativity, and
imagination.
Sponsors included:
Fred L. Burns
Inc., General
Contractors,
Clarion County
Community Bank,
Colony Factory
Crafted Homes
of Clarion, and
Zacherl Motors of
Clarion.

Class of 1961
Front from left: John Colpo, Chris (D’Ascenzo)
Karol, Kay (Ordiway) Clark, Connie (Dubart)
Craven, Julie (Heil) Linn, and Joyce (Andre)
Curry.
Second row from left: Jack Bertani, Jon Gardner,
Ralph Kemerer, John Naylor, Dave McLaughlin,
Paul “Slats” Schuster, Paul “Hook” Palmer, Bob
Volansky, Stan Strain, Jay Dutton, Jack McCabe,
Tom Allshouse, Charles Klingensmith, and Ken
Linn.
ALUMNI WEEKEND
Class of 1966
Front from left: Carol (Rogers) Seib, Sondra
(Lazorchak) Wilkins, Lillian (Larosa) Fussaro,
Pam (Murphy) Hauman, Carol “Murph” Murphy,
Lois (Lemmon) Ridley, and Carol (Bowersox)
Stahlman.
Back from left: Lou J. Johnson, Robert “Bo”
Garritano, John Coury, Tom Dalton, Robert J.
Sloan, Allan L. Montgomery, George L. Cowley,
Glenn Roadman, Bill Hawthorne, Jim Opeka,
Walt Daum, and Ron Young.
Class of 1956
Front from left: Mona (Crawford) Reynolds, Sally
(Taylor) Keth, Lois (Singer) Linnan, Ida (Krushnski)
Verona, Charlotte (Otto) Urban, Frances (Thomas)
Church, and Libby (Elder) Williams.
Back from left: Glenn “Dick” McElhattan, Jim
Martino, Don Andrekovich, Ray Chess, Al
Mudrinich, Bill Hajdukiewicz, Chuck Weir, Joseph
Clovesko, E. Arnold Mahey, Ed Urban, and Marion
Goodwill.
Half Century Club
Front from left: Eleanor (DeWald) Moore ’42,
Gevienne (Smith) Jackson ’45, Gerrie (Ledebur)
Buzard, Gus Johnson ’53, David Dunn ’53, and
Florence (Spak) Brochetti.
Back from left: Gwen (Middleton) Goodwill ’55,
Fred Marshall ’38, Joseph M. Smith ’42, Pete
Mervosh ’53, Amos Bartoli ’51, Glenna (Rose)
Mervosh ’53, Michael Petruska ’51, Ernie Aharrah
’49, Trueman Mills ’55, Don Reno ’55, Mary Rose
(Vescio) Reno ’55, and Bill Brochetti ’50.
Not pictured Toni (Yerace) Ruzbachi ’51. 25

Alumni Information Update
Dr. Edward Grejda (’57),
Distinguished Faculty Recipient
The Center for the Advancement of Clarion University
840 Wood Street
Clarion University, Clarion PA 16214-1232
814-393-2572; Fax 814-393-1834
e-mail: Alumni@clarion.edu
CLARION AND BEYOND
Dr. Edward Grejda
(’57), 70, who served as a
professor of English and
interim dean of the College
of Arts and Sciences at
Clarion University from
1961-96, died Saturday,
May 13, 2006, at his
residence.
Born Nov. 10, 1935,
in Export, he was the
son of Vincent and Lyda
Lachmanek Grejda.
He received his
bachelor’s degree from
Clarion State Teacher’s
College in 1957 where he
was a member of Alpha
Gamma Phi Fraternity. He
went on to earn a master’s
GREJDA
of literature degree in 1961
and doctorate with distinction in 1969 with areas of specialty
in American literature and Shakespeare from the University
of Pittsburgh. He received the Clarion University Alumni
Association Distinguished Faculty Award in 1985.
“I believe that literature is the ideal laboratory in which the
student, through examining others, examines himself, and, in
the process, increases his own awareness of human condition,
thereby enhancing his capacity to be human and humane,”
Grejda said about his view of education. “I enjoy interacting
with young people, watching them awaken to the uniqueness of
themselves, of others, and of life itself.”
Grejda took his first teaching job at Rocky Grove in 1957
and then moved to Bethel Park High School as a senior English
teacher. He returned to his alma mater in 1961 as an assistant
professor. He served as department chairman from 1971-79 and
1987-90. He also served as interim dean of the College of Arts
and Sciences from 1984 to 1985.
In 1980-81, he was selected a senior Fulbright lecturer
and director of the American literature team at the University
of Beijing in the Peoples Republic of China. The team
presented American literature in China for the first time since
the revolution in 1949. The American literature sessions were
attended by 52 college and university faculty members from 26
institution throughout China, allowing a giant step in opening
the cultural doors between the two nations.
Grejda continued his association with the Fulbright
organization, completing a second Fulbright scholar year
in 1986-87 at the University of West Indies in Barbados.
He continued to participate in Fulbright events throughout
the years including the annual conferences of the Fulbright
Association and, as a former Fulbright Scholar, was invited
by President Bill Clinton to attend the 88 th birthday tribute to
Senator J. William Fulbright in 1993.
He is survived by his wife, Gail (Fulton ’66); two sons,
Richard and wife, Lynn, of Clarion, and Steven and wife, Elaine,
of Rochester, Mich.; and five grandchildren, Erin, Eric, and
Kevin Grejda, all of Clarion, and Aidan and Johanna Grejda of
Rochester, Mich.; a brother, Vincent, of Pittsburgh; and a sister,
Frances Grejda, of Pittsburgh.
Memorials may be made to The Grejda Education
Scholarship Fund, Clarion University Foundation Inc., Center for
Advancement, 840 Wood St., Clarion, Pa., 16214.
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Arbuckle
Continued from page 11
While science at Clarion, at Arbuckle University. was The an elected course a examines student leader legislative and institutions was one of
the founders in the United of Theta States, Xi Fraternity. which whether In a unique at the set state of or events, national he was level, the are first
recipient the centerpiece of the Theta of Xi our Foundation republican Scholarship system. In at the Clarion. U.S., legislatures The scholarship, really
along legislate, with the whereas Colonial in Dames most democracies of American they Scholarship, have much for less which input Dr. into Helen the
Knuth policy-making helped him to process. successfully By being apply, elected helped frequently the working single-member
student to make it
through
districts,
college.
they are quite close to the people.
“I had terrific teachers, the best I ever had at Clarion,” said Arbuckle, reciting
a list of influential faculty members.”
Arbuckle went on to obtain his master’s and doctorate from The Pennsylvania
State University. He joined the faculty at Penn State and served as a professor
until Wylie-Faines 1974 when he Speaks accepted at PRSSA the position meeting of dean of faculty at Penn State’s New
Kensington Campus. He became Campus Executive Officer in 1977, holding the
position Clarion until University accepting the alumna Lake Jennifer Superior Wylie-Faines State University (’86) position was the in speaker 1992. for The
student the activity Public Relations building at Student Lake Superior Society of State America’s University (PRSSA) is named final in spring his honor.
During
semester.
his
She
career
is director
in higher
of
education,
public relations
Arbuckle
with
received
Dymun
the
+ Company
John E.
in
Wilkinson Award, Penn State’s highest honor for administrators. He has
published
Pittsburgh.
a book,
A
contributed
marketing/communications
to others, and has
professional
authored many
with
scholarly
more than
article;
18
and is years listed in in corporate Who’s Who and in agency American environments, Colleges and she Universities provides public and relations in the
Dictionary solutions of American and serves Scholars. as a marketing In 2004, strategist he received with the Penn agency. State Alumni
Association’s highest honor, being named a Penn State Alumni Fellow by the
university’s board of trustees.
Arbuckle was also active in community leadership.
In ELLERMEYER retirement, he continues FEATURED his extensive IN CBS 2 involvement CHICAGO with NEWS Rotary at the club,
district, zone, and international levels.
Arbuckle recently received the Distinguished Service Award, the highest
award
Dr.
presented
Deborah
for
Ellermeyer,
supporting
assistant
the Rotary
professor
Foundation.
in the education,
Only 50 Rotarians
was
have
received interviewed this award. and featured in a CBS 2 Chicago news article. Alana Price,
Arbuckle a reporter is from also grateful the Medill to Clarion News Service for one in other Chicago, important Ill., requested part of his an life.
He met interviewed his wife, Lorraine Ellermeyer (Donati and a colleague ’63), when after he attending was a student. their “We recent both session went
to Arnold at the High 51st School,” Convention said of Arbuckle. the International “But, I never Reading met Association her when we entitled were high
school “Picture students. Books I owe that a huge Teach debt and to Inspire: Clarion Exploring for bringing Positive us together.” Female Role
They Models reside in in Recent Washington Children’s Township, Literature.” Pa., and have three grown children,
Lisa Zettelmoyer, Robert, and Jeff.
Pesek
Continued from page 11
“Like many undergraduate students, I was not sure what I wanted to do when
I went AMROD, to college,” REGISTER said Pesek. ON “I took WPSU a course in macroeconomics and liked its
focus on analytical skills, so I pursued a degree in economics.”
Pesek Dr. Paula discovered Amrod teaching and Dr. as Brent his career Register, progressed. both professors He earned of music, bachlor will and
master’s participate degrees in economics WPSU-FM’s from (Penn Bowling State Public Green State Broadcasting) University. Allegheny
When Sounds Pesek program received as members his master’s of from the Easterly Bowling Chamber Green he Players. was asked The to Easterly
stay on Chamber and teach Players, several an courses. ensemble This that first has taste been of performing teaching at together the university for 10
level convinced
years, and represent
him that teaching
faculty from
was
Penn
what
State,
he wanted
Bucknell
to do.
University,
Although
and
he had
worked for manufacturing companies, Pesek thought he needed more real-world
Clarion University. The Easterly Chamber Players have provided multiple
experience.
performances locally, nationally, and internationally.
In June 1975, he joined the City of Cleveland Department of Human
Resources and Economic Development as a labor market analyst/planner and
held that Allegheny position Sounds for more will than feature two musical years. The ensembles experience from in the management WPSU listening and
human area resources in six distinct prompted one-hour him to programs pursue and highlighting earn his doctorate their talent, in business and will air
administration, sometime between majoring June in human and August resources 2006 management on Sunday evenings and industrial at 9 p.m.
relations, from the University of Pittsburgh in 1984.
While teaching at Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pa., Pesek was recruited to
Clarion University by Bill Fulmer. “He pestered me until I came to Clarion for
an interview. I was impressed by what I heard and saw. Still Hall was brand new
CLARION HOLDS 33RD ANNUAL MINORITY RECOGNITION
and the faculty and programs were growing. My wife, Karen, and I liked the idea
of living DINNER in a college town so I accepted the job.”
The decision led to his many diverse roles with Clarion University including
serving A keynote on over 30 address committees. from Antoinette “My goal (Parker) was to be McDonald a tenured (’02) professor Dale at City,
a quality Va., university and the presentation and I achieved of several that goal,” awards he highlighted said. “When the I started 33rd annual my
academic Clarion career, University I did not Minority spend a Recognition lot of time thinking Dinner. about Eleven being individual a college awards
administrator, were presented but when recognizing the president the achievements asks you to take of Clarion a new University responsibility students it
is hard in to academics, say no. I enjoyed leadership, my activism, stints as interim athletics, provost and personal and interim achievement. dean. But, I
still find teaching and research to be rewarding.”
In the community, Pesek found more activities including coaching baseball
at all levels from
Award
Little
Winners
League
included:
to American
Daniel
Legion
P. Roberts
and volunteering
Award – La-Aja
in many
capacities Wiggins, at Venango Pittsburgh, Catholic Pa.; John High S. School Shropshire and Immaculate Award – Terrance Conception Vaughns, School.
“This Uniontown, is part of Pa., who and I am,” Melba said Melton, Pesek about Muskegon, his many Mich.; activities. Outstanding “My father
and grandfather Service – Adrian were both White, firemen Philadelphia, at home Pa.; in Cleveland, Outstanding Ohio. Leadership Their willingness
to give – Huyen of themselves Vo, Philadelphia, made an impression Pa.; Outstanding on me. I Achievement attended a Franciscan – Kathleen High
School Foreman, and admired Philadelphia, the sacrifices Pa., and made Keisha by the Perry, Franciscans. Sharon Hill, I came Pa.; to Freshman know that of
service the is Year what – is Mariah expected Yancey, of you.” Harrisburg, Pa.; Student of the Year – Yordanos
Pesek Haile, lives Harrisburg, in Shippenville, Pa.; Athlete Pa., with of the his Year wife, – Karen. Melissa They Alonzo, have Wichita two children, Falls,
Seth, Texas, a tax accountant and Ricky Henderson, with PricewaterhouseCoopers, Detroit, Mich.; and LLP Graduate in Pittsburgh; Student and of the
Bryn, Year a junior – Phyllis at Bowling Opare, Green Koforidu, State Ghana. University in Ohio.
Veloudis
Continued from page 11
He was born and raised in Oil City, the son of George Veloudis Sr.
and the late Nancy Skrobat Veloudis. His mother was called “Mom” by
ROBERTS many grateful RECIEVES people in 2006 the community AWARD FROM who were BLACK the beneficiaries OPINION of
MAGAZINE
her selfless help over the years.
Following graduation from Cranberry High School in 1981, Dr.
Veloudis worked nights while earning two associate degrees at the
“Black Opinion Magazine” named Dr. Brian Roberts (’93), assistant
Venango Campus in business management and accounting. He was a
professor
very active
of
member
English
of
at
the
Clarion
campus
University,
community,
a 2006
serving
Black
as
Achiever.
president
The
of
award
is the presented Business for Club, achievement working at and the community student center, contribution. and performing The 31st in Annual
Black several Achievers plays. He Luncheon then moved was to held the at Clarion the Sheraton Campus, Hotel, where Station he earned Square,
Pittsburgh, a bachelor’s Pa. degree Roberts in biology joined in Clarion 1987. University in 1993. He received his
A.A. Dr. degree Veloudis from graduated the Community third in College his class of from Allegany the University County, B.S. of and
M.A. Health degrees Sciences from in Kansas Clarion City, University, Missouri. and He Ph.D. lived from in Oil Indiana City while University
of interning Pennsylvania. at Clarion Hospital before completing a residency at the State
University of New York at Buffalo and a fellowship at the University of
Kentucky. Dr. Veloudis is board certified in gynecology and obstetrics
and in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.
He has published widely and is active in many organizations,
FIFTEEN including the INDUCTED American Society INTO of BETA Reproductive GAMMA Medicine, SIGMA
American Osteopathic Association, American College of Osteopathic
Clarion Obstetricians University and Gynecologists, inducted 15 of Kentucky its business Osteopathic students into Medical the Clarion
chapter Association, of Beta and Gamma Beta-Beta-Beta Sigma, an Alumni, international among honor others. society for the best
business In his students spare time, in the Dr. world. Veloudis The breeds induction and ceremony races horses was and held is well in Moore
Hall. known in Kentucky’s thoroughbred industry and in the National
Thoroughbred Racing Association.
Dr. Veloudis was married in June to Tiffiney Wade, a teacher, and
Induction into the society is a high honor, with only students ranking in
has three stepchildren, Jordan, Courtney, and Michael Wade. His father
the
and
top
his
seven
sister,
percent
Lori Veloudis
of their
Akin,
junior
a graduate
class, top
of
10
Clarion
percent
University’s
of their senior
class, nursing and program, top 20 percent also reside of master’s in Lexington, programs Kentucky. at schools accredited by
the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International
Dalby
Continued from page 11
“When I entered graduate school, I was awarded a graduate
(AACSB) teaching assistantship eligible for invitation and that reaffirmed to join this my society. enjoyment Inducted for teaching were:
and interacting with students,” said Dalby who earned his bachelor’s,
Masters master’s of and Business doctorate Administration: degrees zoology Heidi from Mitchell Michigan of New State Bethlehem, Pa.,
and University. Steven He Slanicka spent of one Kittanning, semester teaching Pa.; Seniors: as a fill-in John faculty Gehrling at Ohio of Gibsonia,
Pa.;
State
Joshua
University,
Pershing
three
of
years
Erie,
at
Pa.;
Virginia
and Alicia
Tech,
Stewart
and one
of
year
Kossuth,
at the
Pa.; and
University of Virginia before joining Clarion University in 1976.
Juniors: Heather Bender of Crown, Pa.; Cara Cygan of Butler, Pa.; Joseph
“At Clarion I was most appreciative of the camaraderie of
Dunlap
the department
of Fredonia,
and university
Pa.; Nathan
faculty
Geesaman
and the
of
support
Waynesboro,
of the
Pa.; Sheena
Gruver administration,” of Mayport, said Pa.; Dalby. Nikki “Clarion Himes met of Strattanville, my professional Pa.; Michelle needs and Karlo is of
Creighton, a wonderful Pa.; community Shana Lynch in which of Finleyville, to raise a Pa.; family.” Garrett Sell of Jamestown,
Pa.; Those and Megan professional Smith interests of Strattanville, laid in the Pa. outdoors and environmental
activity. “Even before I was in pre-school I was always outdoors
observing and collecting things, so I started out early,” said Dalby.
When Dalby arrived at Clarion, fellow faculty members Bill
FREEMAN
Kodrich and
NAMED
Bob Moore
U.S.
exposed
NATIONAL
him to the
COLLEGIATE
different conservation
AWARD
and
hunting organizations in the county. He soon joined one of the local
WINNER
hunting/conservation clubs.
In 2003, Dalby was the first recipient of the Western Pennsylvania
Clarion Conservancy’s University Jarvis student B. Cecil Shirley Conservation Freeman Volunteer of Upper Darby, Leader Pa., Award. was
named In the a United classroom, States Dalby National taught Collegiate courses Award from A winner to Z, ranging political from
science. animal ecology The academy to general selects zoology. winners Incoming upon the freshmen exclusive to recommendation graduate of
professors, students all coaches, had opportunities counselors, to and take other his classes. qualified sponsors and upon the
Standards Dalby of was Selection the advisor set forth to the by Clarion the Academy. University The Bios criteria Club for for selection 25 are
a years. student’s The club academic took performance, two major trips interest each academic and aptitude, year to leadership unique qualities,
responsibility, ecological areas enthusiasm, within a one-day motivation drive to of lean Clarion. and improve citizenship,
attitude
Perhaps
and
Dalby’s
cooperative
proudest
spirit,
achievement
dependability,
was
and
with
recommendation
the Mill Creek
from a
Coalition, one of Pennsylvania’s most successful mine water reclamation
professor or college official. The academy recognizes fewer than 10 percent
projects. It started with the enthusiasm and support of two former
of
students
all American
from Clarion
college
University’s
students.
biology department who were
interested in treating drainage and seepage from past mining activities,
known as acid mine drainage (AMD), and formed their own firm
to focus on the problem using a new technology known as passive
treatment.
A group of local organizations and agencies, including the Clarion
University Biology Department, formed the Mill Creek Coalition to
construct the first passive treatment system to address AMD. Since
that time, the coalition has been successful at obtaining $4-5 million in
federal, state, and private grants and seen the reestablishment of trout
fishing along major portions of the watershed.
In retirement, Dalby is planning on staying active in the Mill Creek
effort, the PFSC, Audubon, and other outdoors groups. He and his
wife, Barbara, have two married daughters, Sarajane Orlando (’91)
and Jennifer Moore (’96), and two grandchildren.
dISTINGUISHED AWARDS
27

Miller
Continued from page 10
CLARION AND BEYOND
28
vice president of the Class of 1969, secretary for
the Mathematics Club, and a member of Zeta
Tau Alpha sorority. She also worked as a parttime
assistant in the mathematics department.
“My parents wanted me to attend college
close to home and I knew Clarion was a really
great school,” she reflected on the decision to
attend Clarion. “Looking back now I know it
was the perfect school for me.”
Entering college as a physics major, she later
switched to mathematics. “My brother, Keith,
who was getting a graduate degree in physics,
was a big influence on me” said Miller. “Once
I got to Clarion, Dr. Michael Ossesia, head of
the mathematics department, and my cousin,
Dr. Irvin Henry, who taught in the mathematics
department, fostered my love of math.”
Immediately following graduation, Hope
married Larry Cope (’69) and they moved
to California. She was employed as a software
engineer working on the Minuteman Missile
program for Rockwell International, opening
the door to her high-tech career. “Computers
were an exciting, new technology that was just
starting up,” recalled Hope. “I was fortunate to
be in the first wave of women to enter the field.”
While at Rockwell, Miller earned a
master’s degree in mathematics in 1975 from
California State University Fullerton. She then
moved to Hughes Aircraft, which merged with
Raytheon in 1997. During her 27 years at
Hughes/Raytheon she worked on a diverse set
of government and commercial product lines
including radar, weapons, communications,
advanced torpedoes, test equipment, command
and control, and GPS. A key focus in her
career has been quality excellence and process
improvement. In 2003, Miller received the
Raytheon Distinguished Corporate Quality
Award for her activities in process improvement.
“I have been very fortunate. I loved working
with computers and entered the field at a time
when it was just opening up to women,” she
said. “It was a privilege to work with very
talented people to build systems critical to
our nation’s defense. My work was rewarding
and fun. What could be better Without my
education at Clarion, I would have never had
this opportunity.”
Throughout her career, Miller has reached
out to enable other women to achieve their
potential. At Raytheon, she founded the
women’s network, Winning Opportunities for
Women (WOW!Net); was a champion for the
Raytheon Fullerton Diversity Council; and
sponsored the Introduce a Girl to Engineering
Days. She has also been a Mentor for California
State University Fullerton Compass Program,
UCI Women in Computer Science (WICS),
and Orangethorpe Elementary School Leading
Ladies.
“I hope to facilitate programs like these
at Clarion,” said Miller, who urged Clarion
University to hold its first Science Expo on May
5, 2006.
“I want to do whatever I can to help
preserve America’s leadership in technology,”
she said. “I saw the collapse of manufacturing
in Pennsylvania and experienced first hand the
decline of the aerospace industry in California.
Losing jobs is devastating to lives. Promoting
new business through technical innovation and
education are keys to our country’s success.”
Miller is remarried to Dr. Bruce J. Miller
and they live in Laguna Niguel, Calif. Bruce
is a Ph.D. engineer and a Technical Fellow at
Boeing. Together they founded and co-own
MilCom Consulting, which specializes in
engineering and management services. They
have three children, Kristen (Cope) Harleman,
and Eric and Emily Miller.
Groom
Continued from page 10
Because Groom didn’t want to go to college,
she refused to come to orientation and was greatly
surprised by the six-hour drive that brought her from
the city to Clarion County for the first time.
“It reminded me of being in Mayberry, R.F.D.,”
she said. “I didn’t realize until much later that this
was the best place for me. If I had gone to college in a
different environment I would not have had the same
success.”
Disgruntled and being younger than all of her
classmates, Groom reports trying every trick in the
book to get sent home. She became a well-known
student in the administrative offices, all the way to
the office of the president, where she went faithfully
each Friday for four years in an effort to find out if
her tuition payments had not been made and she
would be sent home as that was her only ticket out
of Clarion.
“They told me later that they saw something in
me that I couldn’t see in myself,” said Groom. “I
wanted to go home so what purpose would it serve
the college to send me home for non payment as the
others who got sent home did not want to go thus
their tuition payments quickly followed. They saw
me being served by that tenacity. When I graduated,
Dr. Dana Still congratulated me, gave me a hug, and
told me that the administrators said for me to ignore
the part of the graduation ceremony that encourages
student’s family members to attend Clarion as
one person from my family attending Clarion was
enough. They couldn’t handle another ‘me’.”
Groom received her degree in business
administration/computer information systems.
Today, she also knows that was not what she was
interested in doing. She wanted to be an attorney,
but had no idea Clarion didn’t offer a law degree.
“It was a decision I should not have made,” said
Groom. “I had more electives in law than I had in
my major.”
Groom’s first job was with Automated Sciences
Group working as a computer programmer analyst,
and she discovered quickly that she didn’t like it.
When there was an opening in another department,
she made a switch.
“That got me into business administration,” she
said. “Clarion’s well-rounded education had left me
qualified for most of what I applied to do.”
She moved on to Booz, Allen and Hamilton
and then to Coopers and Lybrand, LLP, which
merged with PriceWaterhouse to become
PriceWaterhouseCoopers. When government
regulations forced the split of the company
duties, the Government Consulting Practice of
PriceWaterhouseCoopers was purchased by IBM,
for whom she works for today in Fairfax, Va. She has
also returned to school, willingly this time, earning
a procurement and contracts management certificate
from the University of Virginia in 2004.
Groom returned to Clarion for the Black Student
Reunion and in the process, became reacquainted
with Diane (Logan ’79) Wells. She volunteered
to help organize the reunion. Groom took over the
chairmanship of the committee for 2006.
“Diane Wells started this event,” said Groom.
“I am being honored for building on her work.
Without the efforts of Wells and Marvin Hubbard
El (’75), I would not be a recipient of this award. My
friends are shocked that I came back to Clarion as,
while in school, I always said that once I got out of
‘Mayberry’ I would never come back. They tell me if
I can do it so can they.
“I have since come to realize that Clarion was
where I needed to be. Clarion is where I transformed
from a teenager to an adult armed with the best tool
of life, an education.
“I thank Dr. Francine McNairy, Terri White,
and Dr. Dana Still for the assistance and efforts they
rendered to me as a work in progress.”
Groom credits her mother, Mary; sisters, Raynell,
Gwyn, and Pernetia; and brothers, Luster and Moses,
for helping her succeed. “Every one of them has
made sacrifices for me,” she concluded.
Oxendale
Continued from page 10
Steve Huntzberger, Dempsey Dupree, and Bill
Campbell,” said Oxendale. “I not only learned the
teaching aspects, but it also helped me to better
understand the importance of people skills for
succeeding in the business industry–or any industry
for that matter.
“I also learned it was important to have a good
technical foundation. I concentrated on accounting
and finance, even though I knew I didn’t plan to
focus my life-long career in those areas specifically.
It provided me with operational knowledge, which
continues to serve me well today.”
Oxendale’s first job upon graduating was
teaching college-level accounting and finance for
two years at Bethel College, St. Paul, Minn. He
also enrolled in a Ph.D. program and taught at the
University of Minnesota.
“My real life experience in business led me into
public accounting,” said Oxendale, who returned to
Pennsylvania in 1979 joining what is now known
as PricewaterhouseCoopers as an accountant. “I
was exposed to a lot of options. I took my book
learning and connected it with clients.”
In his position, Oxendale was exposed to
a number of clients including Fortune 500
companies, financial and banking institutions,
small business, and health care. It was the health
care that attracted his attention.
“It was not just the business aspect,” said
Oxendale about his move to health care. “It was the
mission element that was appealing. This is what
drew me into a career in hospital administration.
The compassion of the health care industry was
something that I became very interested in. Healing
and helping people indirectly with my operational
and financial background was something I hadn’t
envisioned, but was something that ended up
becoming a passion for me.”
Oxendale worked at Allegheny General
Hospital and its parent company Allegheny Health
Education and Research Foundation in Pittsburgh
for seven years, continuing to advance his career
through the finance ranks. In 1994, he received
a call from an executive recruiter asking him to
join Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh as the chief
financial officer (CFO).
Oxendale joined Children’s in 1995 as CFO
and was promoted to chief operating officer
(COO) and executive vice president in 2000. As
COO, Oxendale oversaw all aspects of day-to-day
operation and was also a key member of the senior
management team that brought about a significant
financial turnaround for the hospital in the late
1990s.
In January 2005, Oxendale was named
president and CEO of Children’s. He was a key
negotiator for the hospital’s merger with the
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and is
currently playing a vital role in facilitating the
construction of a world-class, state-of-the-art
pediatric medical campus. He also is the senior
executive responsible for founding Children’s
Community Pediatrics, the largest pediatric and
adolescent primary care medical network in western
Pennsylvania.
“Pediatric health care is my passion,” said
Oxendale. “My goal is to lead this organization to
continue to provide high-quality pediatric health
care second-to-none. I want to serve the children,
the region, and the management board as best
I can. My personal philosophy of career growth
is not to think about what’s next, but focus on
working hard and succeeding in the position you
are currently in,” he said. “I believe recognition
and opportunity will come. The fact that I had
a reputation for working hard with integrity has
served me well.”
Oxendale and his wife, Diane, who earned her
degree in speech pathology and audiology/clinical,
reside in Pittsburgh and have three daughters,
Kristin, Amy, and Mary.

F o s t e r L e a d s C l a r i o n
football
I n t o N e w F o o t b a l l E r a
First-year head football coach Jay Foster heads
into the 2006 season with a squad that has a total
of 16 starters and 30 lettermen returning.
The Golden Eagles are also entering their
fourth season with a new stadium playing surface
and night football.
Clarion was 3-7 in 2005 and 1-5 in the
PSAC-West. The three victories came in a recordsetting
four-overtime win over
Kutztown (29-23), a 15-12
come-from-behind victory over
Mansfield, and a 16-0 shutout
win over Lock Haven. The
team is hoping for an improved
outcome in 2006.
Team strengths for 2006
The offense has a strong line
returning to anchor the scoring
unit, while the defense will be
strong at linebacker and in the
secondary.
The offense returns seven
starters and 15 lettermen from
a unit that averaged 245.4 yards
of offense per game. The 2005
Eagles averaged 112.5 rushing
yards and 132.9 passing yards
BUSCH
per game.
Coming out of spring practice, red-shirt
freshman quarterback Mark Rupert has the edge
at quarterback. Rupert, who has a strong passing
arm, is from Knoch High and transferred from
Duquesne. Slippery Rock transfer Ryan Hart had
the backup
spot. Also
expected to
vie for the
starting spot
are incoming
freshmen
Tyler
Huether
(Penn
Trafford)
and Gino
Rometo
(Plum).
The
running back
spots are
also up for
MORRIS
grabs. Juniors
Dan Grazier
(Tyrone), 2001 All-State running back, Kyle
Cathcart (Clarion Area), and converted defensive
back Herb Carraway (Darlington, S.C.) are new
to the position and looking for time. Sophomore
Dave Murzynski (216 yards, 2 touchdowns) may
be available. The Eagles have a number of new
recruits who will also battle immediately.
The receiving corps has talent. Tony Easterling
(Erie-Cathedral Prep; 19 grabs,
229 yards, 1 td) and Jewell
Stephens (Penn Hills; 16
catches, 139 yards) return, as
does Pierre Odom (Trenton,
N.J.; 33 receptions, 418 yards,
3 tds-2004) who sat out last
season. Joe Farkas (17 catches,
234 yards, 2 tds) is penciled
in to return after missing
2005, while Dane Williams
(Penn Hills) and Clint Brown
(Hyannis, Mass.) also add
quality skills.
The tight end position returns
John Dominic (Hubbard, Ohio;
10 grabs, 137 yards), Matt
Foradora (Brockway; 3 catches,
33 yards), and Brett Heller
(Berwick).
Clarion’s “O” line looks very strong up front
with the return of All-Region center Zack Snyder
(Akron, Ohio; Sr., 6-5, 310) and All-Region guard
Eric Deliere (Washington, Pa.; Sr., 6-2, 305).
Starting tackles Mike O’Brien (Minersville; Jr.,
6-5, 280) and Bill Johnson (Penn Hills; Jr., 6-5,
310), along with guard Mike Melampy (Vandalia,
Oh.; Jr., 6-4, 330) expect to give the Eagles a
formidable front wall.
Seven starters and 15 lettermen return for a
tough Clarion defense that has led the PSAC in
tackles for loss for the past six seasons. Clarion had
98 tfls in 2005, 110 tfls in 2004, 106 in 2003, 113
in 2002 and 102 in 2001, and 128 in 2000.
Overall, the defense permitted 401 yards of
offense per game, including 202 rushing yards and
199 passing yards per game.
Up front, Jimmy Simmons (Jr., Huntland,
Tn.; 23 hits, 8 tfls), Corey Giles (So., Cochranton;
24 stops, 4 sacks), Dejan Stevens (So.,
McKeesport; 7 stops, 2 tfls), Nate Griffin (So., San
Antonio, Tx.; 5 stops) and Rich McCune (So.,
Slippery Rock/Laurel) hope to plug the front wall.
Talented linebackers abound with returning
All-American Matt Morris (Sr., Boiling Springs;
102 tackles, 22 tfls), Zach
Gourley (Sr., McIntyre
/Apollo Ridge; 78 hits, 8 tfls),
Kevin Rigby (Sr., Cortland,
Oh; 64 jolts, 3 tfls) and Jim
McHale (So., Cortland,
Oh.).
Senior free safety Bo
Busch (Vandalia, Oh.)
returns after missing the final
eight games of 2005 with an injury.
He had 119 tackles, 2 ints and 4 fumbles
caused in 2004 when he was a third-team
AP and Football Gazette All-American.
In three-plus seasons, he has 292 tackles, 10
fumbles caused, 6 ints and 6 tfls.
Also anchoring the secondary will be
corners Dwaon Woodard (Sr., Erie/Central; 51
stops, 2 ints, 4 blocked kicks), Quintyn Brazil
(So., Pgh./Oliver; 23 tackles), Brian Edwards
(So., Cincinnati, Oh.), Tom Schreppel (So.,
Shenandoah), and Ellijah Evans (Jr., Pgh./
Schenley; 17 hits). Erik Yonish (Jr., Bethel Park),
who has seen plenty of time at quarterback the last
two years, will likely
be returning punts
and could be used
at wide receiver
or defensive back.
Woodard averaged
20.4 in kickoff and
8.6 per punt return
in 2005.
Senior
placekicker Kyle
Snoke (Harbor
Creek/Cathedral
Prep), who
connected on
six of seven field
goals in 2004,
including a 46-
yarder against West
Chester, returns as
the placekicker, while
DELIERE
All-PSAC punter Nick Perla (So., Irwin/Penn
Trafford; 38.4 avg.) returns to boot the pigskin.
CLARION NOTES: Clarion is tradition-rich
in football... 27-straight non-losing seasons from
1961-87, a 45-year (1961-05) record of 261-179-
6, (59.2%) and 10 PSAC-West titles (1966, ’67,
’69, ’77, ’78, ’80, ’83, ’92, ’96, and 2000).
WOODARD
SPORTS
Clarion Sports ‘Live On The Web’
Alumni and friends of Clarion University football, basketball,
and wrestling will once again be able to hear all the action live on
the Web in the 2006-2007 season, according to Sports Information
Director Rich Herman.
“We are very happy to announce that we will be back on the
Internet with football, basketball, and wrestling broadcasts for
the coming season,” said Herman. “The Internet broadcasts
have been a big success for seven years and we’re pleased to be
continuing with Red Zone.”
Clarion sports will be broadcast in cooperation with Red
Zone Media of Pittsburgh, Pa. Anyone interested in hearing the
broadcasts will be able to directly access the Red Zone site on
the day of the event at www.redzonemedia.com, or by going to
Clarion’s Webpage at www.clarion.edu. Click on the athletics site
and then click on the Red Zone logo, which will link you to Red
Zone. The games will also be archived for anyone interested in
listening at another time.
To listen to the game live, or even after it is archived, you will
need Windows “Media Player.” Any software you may need to
download can be accessed from the Red Zone site, or Windows
free of charge.
Football, once again, will feature play-by-play announcer Mike
Kalinowski and Pat Kahle, Bob Dunkle, or Dan Zangrilli as color
analyst on WCCR-FM in Clarion. The wrestling broadcasts will
have Rich Herman and former wrestling coach Bob Bubb on the
same station. Student Sports Director Dan Zangrilli will broadcast
basketball with WCUC-FM at Clarion University as the host station.
Clarion initiated Internet broadcasts during the 2000 season with
NCAA Division I wrestling. The wrestling broadcasts were the first
of their kind in wrestling in the nation.
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CLARION AND BEYOND
30
women’s basketball
men’s basketball
Young Women’s Hoop Team Successfully Rebuilds
Big wins, a school record, and two all-conference
players highlighted the 2006 season for a young,
talented Clarion University women’s basketball
team.
The Golden Eagles, who started four
sophomores and freshmen and had just one senior,
finished 12-15 overall and 3-9 in the PSAC-West
while competing for a PSAC Playoff berth.
In the process, the Golden Eagles set a school
record for free-throw percentage in a season and had
two players–senior Melba Melton (N. Muskegeon,
Mi.) and sophomore Jessica Albanese (Crescent
Springs, Ky.)–named second-team PSAC-West.
“I was happy with the way we competed,
especially at the end of the season,” Clarion’s
17 th – year head coach Margaret “Gie” Parsons
said. “While we were disappointed not to make the
playoffs, we had many young players
get a lot of experience that will only
help to make us stronger.”
Clarion played in a lot of close
games but were just 1-7 in games
decided by eight points or less.
The Eagles also played a tough
schedule with seven games against
NCAA D-II playoff teams and nine
against teams that won at least 20
games.
One of Clarion’s biggest wins
during the 2005-06 year came
against one of the NCAA qualifiers
—Ashland, 82-72, at Tippin Gym,
Five Eagles were in double figures that
night led by 21 points, 9 rebounds from Albanese,
18 points from Melton, and 17 from Fr., Leah
Shrift (Ebensburg). Sophomore point guard Ashley
Grimm (Sugarloaf) added 12 assists.
Despite losing three of its projected top nine
players to preseason, season-ending injuries and
then losing two more players, including starting
point guard Bobby Franklin (Jr., Pgh./Plum) for
significant time during the season, Clarion’s men’s
basketball team found itself in the hunt for a 10 th
straight PSAC playoff berth into the final week of
the season.
While the injuries proved too much to overcome
in the end, Clarion finished the season 13-13 overall
and 5-7 in the always tough PSAC-West. It marked
the 10 th straight year the Golden Eagles under 18 th -
year head coach Ron Righter have finished .500
or better. During that span, Clarion has averaged
18.2 wins per game while winning three PSAC-West
titles and one PSAC Title and making the NCAA
Playoffs in 2001.
“I was very proud of the way the team battled
this year,” Righter said. “We had a lot of injuries and
were even forced to pick up some players midway
through the year. But everyone played hard, and
we had a shot at making the postseason down the
stretch. Considering all we went through, it
is all we could have asked for.”
Senior captain Terrance Vaughns
(Uniontown), who was supposed
to red-shirt in 2006 prior to the
injuries, came off the shelf and
scored his 1,000 th career point
Nov. 19.
Vaughns finished his career as
the 12 th leading scorer in school
history with 1,320 points, while
setting the school record for freethrow
percentage in a career at
86.6 percent (305 of 352).
Vaughns was named second-team
ALBANESE
Two days later, the Eagles stunned Pitt-
Johnstown (a team that finished 20-7) with an
80-77 win at the IUP Tournament. Freshman
Katrina Greer (Centre Hall) led with 19 points.
with double-doubles from Albanese (11 points, 10
rebounds), and sophomore April Gratton (Bethel
Park, 10 points, 12 rebounds).
In mid-January, Clarion blew out PSAC-East
champion East Stroudsburg 63-44 at Tippin.
Clarion also had two tight losses to eventual
NCAA qualifiers, losing in overtime 64-59 to
PSAC-West and PSAC champion California and
73-71 to PSAC runner-up Edinboro.
The Eagles set the school record for free-throw
percentage in a season at 76.4 percent (421 of 551),
bettering the previous record (73.5 percent) set in
1995-96 by nearly three percentage points.
Melton, the team’s lone senior,
earned second-team PSAC-West honors
for the second straight year. She led in
scoring (15.0 points per game) while
ranking sixth in the PSAC. She added
3.96 assists while shooting 82.2 percent
from the free-throw line (third in
PSAC). She had a career-high 26 against
Edinboro.
In her two-year career she scored
758 points, dished out 249 assists,
picked up 115 steals, and shot 78.5
percent from the line.
Albanese stepped up her game
in an effort to fill the void left by All-
American Heather Cigich and All-PSAC
choice Shay Godwin, who graduated in 2005.
Albanese ranked ninth in the PSAC in both scoring
(14.4 ppg) and rebounding (7.9 rebounds per
game), second in shooting percentage (56.9 percent)
PSAC-West for the second straight season after
averaging a career-high 13.2 points per game, 3.8
rebounds per game, 2.96 average points per game
and 1.62 steels per game. His 88 percent free-throw
shooting was second best mark in school history,
while he scored a career-high 30 points versus
California and twice recorded seven assists.
Joining Vaughns as a second-team PSAC-West
selection was junior forward Ricky
Henderson (Detroit, Mich.).
Henderson joined the Eagles
just before Christmas and led
the team in scoring (16.1 ppg),
rebounding (9.4 rpg) and blocked
shots (42, 2.21 blocks per game).
Ricky ranked 11 th in the PSAC in
scoring and second in blocks per
game.
Highlights of the season
included two four-game winning
streaks as well as a key late-season
win at home over California.
The first four-game win streak
started with a heart-stopping 53-51
victory at Tippin over Millersville.
Clarion won the game when Henderson, playing
in his first game for the Eagles, tipped in a missed
Franklin layup with 1.7 seconds left. Henderson
finished with a double-double (13 points, 12
rebounds, 5 blocks), while junior Leon Kennedy
(Detroit, Mich.) and junior co-captain Justin
Collins (Lansdale) each added 10 points.
While the first four-game win streak started
with a great game, the second-four game win streak
lasting from January 14-25 ended with an thrilling
60-54 overtime-win at home over Slippery Rock.
Clarion rallied from a five-point deficit with
6:40 to play, to force overtime on two free throws
by Vaughns with just over a minute to go.
Collins then scored six of Clarion’s 15 points in
and shot 74.4 percent
from the foul line.
In two seasons,
Albanese has 582 points,
338 rebounds.
Grimm, Clarion’s
talented point guard,
averaged 8.1ppg, 4.3
rebounds, and added 136
assists, the fourth highest in the
season at Clarion. In two years,
she has 390 points, 261 assists,
222 rebounds, and 113 steals.
Transfer Gratton had a solid
season with 11.5 ppg, and 7.6
rebounds (10 th in PSAC).
Greer, despite playing most of
the season with an injured shooting
MELTON
hand, averaged 10.9 ppg and 4.0 rpg
and shot 79.7 percent from the free-throw line, the
fourth best mark in the PSAC. Her 102 made free
throws set a school record for made charity shots
by a freshman. She had a season-high 20 points vs.
Edinboro.
Three freshmen–Shrift, Rachael Franklin
(Warren) and Chelsey Grabigel (Pgh./Highlands)
—gave Clarion solid bench play during the year.
Shrift averaged 5.3 ppg and 4.1 rpg, Franklin 2.3
ppg and 1.8 rpg, while Grabigel ended the year with
19 points, 15 rebounds, nine assists, and six steals.
Michelle Johnson (Pgh./North Hills) and
Jessica Skeggs (Akron, Ohio) also gave Clarion
some good minutes off the bench.
With a good recruiting season, the Golden
Eagles will be a team to watch in 2006-07.
Vaughns/Henderson Lead Eagles To 13-13 Season
VAUGHNS
FRANKLIN
overtime for the win.
The win was the final in a streak starting with
an 82-72 win over Mansfield and continuing with a
73-65 win over East Stroudsburg and a 91-85 win
over Lock Haven.
But it was in the Slippery Rock game that
Franklin got hurt. He was averaging 12.1 ppg and
4.6 apg at that point.
Without its junior leader, Clarion
dropped four straight games and looked
like it was about to fall completely out of
playoff contention.
But the Eagles righted the ship with
a 76-74 win at home over Lock Haven
Feb. 8 thanks to a 5-foot jumper by
junior Chris Buchanan (Altoona) with
2.3 seconds left. Visiting Clarion then
toppled Slippery Rock 78-69 setting off a
pivotal game with California at Tippin.
Clarion built a 49-33 halftime lead and
never looked back, downing the Vulcans
88-74. Vaughns had 30 points in the win.
Clarion then lost in the final seconds
to eventual PSAC-Champion Edinboro,
69-66 to end the playoff hunt.
Key contributions were received from Kennedy
(15.7 ppg, 5.2 rpg), Franklin (11.0 ppg, 4.4 apg),
Buchanan (8.9 ppg, 5.5 rpg), Collins (6.5 ppg) and
senior Michael Clarke (Brooklyn, N.Y., 4.8 ppg,
3.6 rpg).
CLARION NOTES– Franklin has 559 career
points, 223 assists, and 108 career steals... Collins
523 points... Clarke finished his career with 736
points and 452 rebounds... Clarion lost senior guard
Frank Torbert (Imperial), junior forward Brent
Nelson (Detroit, Mich.), and sophomore swing
man Garrett Heath (Emlenton/Keystone) with
season-ending injuries.

volleyball
Eagle Spikers Seek Return To NCAA Playoffs
With a school-record five straight 20-win
seasons and three NCAA playoff appearances in the
past four years, expectations are high for the 2006
Golden Eagles volleyball team.
“Our goals are to get back to the NCAA
Tournament, while also making the PSAC playoffs,”
said sixth-year head coach, Tracey Fluharty.
Last year, Clarion finished 23-12 overall, but
only 1-9 in the PSAC-West.
“It was disappointing to miss the NCAA
playoffs,” Fluharty said, “but it gives us something to
work on in the future. Not making the postseason is
only going to make the team work harder this year.”
The Eagles will
start the pre-season
needing to replace
three key players
from last year’s team
including setter Ashley
Kreiner, middle hitter
Karen Stoklosa, and
defensive specialist/
outside hitter Heather
Byrne.
Clarion has a slew
of talented players
returning including
seniors Lindsay
SACCO
Banner (Clarion) and Jenn Sacco (Cochranton)
as well as juniors Sarah Fries (Willard, Ohio),
Christina Steiner (Florence, Ky.), Vicky Gentile
(Euclid, Ohio), Kristi Fiorillo (Meadville), Lauren
Wiefling (Butler/Knoch), and Tressa Dvorsky
(Jeannette/Hempfield).
Banner had 201 kills, 80 blocks, and 50 digs last
season, while Sacco had 405 digs and now has 785
career digs.
Fries led the Golden Eagles with 332 kills while
adding 76 digs and 58 blocks, and Steiner was
second on the team with 327 kills while contributing
254 digs, 46 blocks, and 21 service aces.
Gentile, who was an All-Region performer in
2004, was the rock on defense with 567 digs, the
fourth most in school history (she also holds the
school record with 711 in 2004). She ranks seventh
in school history with 1,278 career digs and is 222
digs shy of becoming just the second player in school
history to have 1,500 career digs.
Fiorillo had 241 digs last season. Wiefling added
148 kills and 47 digs and Dvorsky had 95 digs.
Returning from injuries are red-shirt sophomores
Amanda Angermeier (Somerset) and Lindsay
Wiefling (Butler/Knoch), the twin sister of Lauren.
Angermeier was set to be one of Clarion’s top
hitters last year before getting hurt in the pre-season
after having 35 kills and nine blocks in limited
action in 2004.
Lindsay Wiefling
played in six games
as a freshman before
getting hurt.
Sophomore
transfer Dani Hughes
(Clarion), who
played in 16 games at
California last season,
headlines a group of
seven newcomers.
Six incoming
freshmen are Heather
Swedish (Sewickley/
Avonworth), Amanda
Stefanov (Uniontown,
Ohio), Haley White
(Morrisdale/West
Branch), Katie
Aurand (Whitmore
Lake, Mich.), Lauren BANNER AND STEINER
Carter (Altoona/
Bellwood/Antis), and Jessica Kitlas (New Freedom).
CLARION NOTES: Clarion won a school
record 31 games in 2002 going 31-5 overall and 7-3
in the PSAC-West.
SPORTS
soccer
Regazzi Leads Strikers
In 2006 Season
The Golden Eagles women’s soccer team is expecting
to improve in 2006.
Last year, Clarion was a deceiving 4-15-1 overall and
0-10 in the PSAC-West according to sixth-year head
coach, Christina Alonzo Feldman.
“Last year’s record is very deceiving and doesn’t show
the progress Clarion soccer has made,” Feldman said.
“This season I can say we have a great chance of going
.500 or better.”
Clarion changed its offense in 2005 and the results
were very encouraging. The Eagles were able to set team
marks in goals scored in a season (24) and points in a
season (59). Many key members of the offense return
with 71 percent of last year’s offense back for 2006.
Senior midfielder Ashlie Regazzi (Dayton, Ohio)
leads the returnees. She had five goals and 11 points
REGAZZI
last year rebounding from a slow sophomore season
after a stellar freshman season that also saw her score five goals. She has 11 career goals and 23
career points.
Joining Regazzi on the offensive side of the ball will be juniors Michele Glasgow (Spring
Mills), Ashley Downs (New Stanton/Hempfield), Courtney Clifford (Bethel Park) and
sophomore Rachael Schmitz (Pittsburgh/Shaler).
Downs was second on the team in goals last season with four, while Clifford netted three,
and Schmitz two.
Defensively, Clarion will be looking to make changes with their formations and
alignments during the 2006 campaign.
Leading the defense will be senior Devina Boring (Plainfield,Ill.), juniors Valecia Yockey
(Pittsburgh/Plum), Aimee Zellers (Felton), and sophomore Hilary Dieter (Erie/Iroquois).
Goaltending is a question, as the Eagles have to replace a
goalkeeper for the second consecutive year.
Caitlin Dilal, last year’s starting goalie, is no longer with
the team, but Clarion has some viable options including junior
keeper Jessica Reed (McClure).
Reed saw limited minutes last year, appearing in five games
and starting two–both Eagles wins. She was 2-0 with 2.17 GAA.
She had 18 saves on 26 shots and a 72 percent save percentage.
Feldman is also excited about her incoming freshmen class.
“The incoming offensive players are the most skilled freshmen
class we ever had,” Feldman said. “The defensive players have
what it takes to be great defenders. We’re excited about 2006.”
CLARION NOTES: The highlight of last season was a 0-0
tie against East Region power West Chester... Feldman, the only
GLASGOW
soccer coach in school history, is 13-77-4 overall.
Clarion Harriers
Talented In 2006
Clarion’s cross country teams have high hopes for 2006.
Last season, the women were seventh at PSACs and 10 th
at NCAA regionals, while the men were seventh at PSACs
and 10 th at regionals.
“Both teams should be improved this year,” second-year
head coach Daniel Caulfield said. “The women
could be in the top five in both events, and the men,
who performed really well at regionals last year, are
looking at moving up.”
The women’s team has five of his top seven
runners back as well as a talented incoming
freshmen class.
Junior Erin Richard (Erie/McDowell) was
20 th at both PSACs and regionals and senior Tasha
Wheatley (Saltsburg/Kiski) was 21 st at PSACs and
23 rd at regionals lead the returning group. They
are joined by senior Autumn Shaffer (Imperial/
West Allegheny) who was 40 th at PSACs and 65 th
at regionals, sophomore Kate Ehrensberger (St.,
Marys/Elk County Catholic) who was 60 th at
WILLIAMS
PSACs and 82 nd at regionals, and senior Holly Urban
(Doylestown/Central Bucks East) who was 67 th at PSACs and
103 rd at regionals.
The key incoming runners are Kaycee Shaffer
(Imperial/West Allegheny), Autumn’s sister,
Suzanne Schwerer (Wexford–Pine-Richland),
Tristen Rankin (Rimersburg/Redbank Valley) and
Meghan Conroy (Apollo/Kiski).
Junior Chris Clark (Hadley/Commodore Perry)
leads the men. Clark became the first Eagle to finish
in the Top 10 at PSACs (10 th ) since the mid-1980’s
and the first All-PSAC performer since 1999. He
added an 18 th -place finish at regionals.
Senior Sean Williams (Austintown, Ohio/
Austintown-Fitch) who was 27 th at
PSACs and 34 th at regionals and junior Bill
Herrmann (Centereach, NY/Newfield) who was
43 rd at PSACs and 55 th at regionals give the Eagles a
strong returning top three.
WHEATLEY
They are joined by senior Jason South (Lewis Run/
Bradford) who was 74 th at PSACs and 108 th at regionals and
junior Zach Shekell (Foxburg/A-C Valley) who was 81 st at
PSACs and 135 th at regionals.
Red-shirt freshman Sean McFarland will add quality
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depth.
cross country

CLARION AND BEYOND
32
golf
Teague Moore
New Wrestling Coach
Teague Moore, 30, a native of Pittsburgh, Pa. (Wexford), a 1995 graduate
of North Allegheny High, an NCAA Champion at Oklahoma State, and an
accomplished international wrestler and coach, was named Clarion’s new
head wrestling coach at a press conference, May 15, in the lobby of Tippen
Gymnasium.
President Dr. Joseph Grunenwald and Athletic Director Dave Katis (’85,
’88) introduced Moore to a live radio and Internet radio audience. Moore
replaced Ken Nellis (’86) who announced in March he was stepping down as
head coach.
Teague comes to Clarion from Harvard University, where he was an assistant
coach for the past season. He also was an assistant at Oklahoma State in 2003-
04, at Oklahoma in 2002-03, and at Pitt from 2000-01.
“Teague Moore has a dynamic personality, is highly respected in wrestling
circles, will be an outstanding recruiter, is committed to graduating studentathletes
and is motivated to be the best. The Clarion wrestling tradition is in
good hands with Teague Moore,” said Katis.
Moore is only the fifth head coach at Clarion since 1960. Frank Lignelli restarted
the wrestling program in Fall 1959 and coached through 1966. Bob Bubb
elevated the program to elite NCAA Division I status as head coach from 1967-92,
while Jack Davis mentored from 1993-97, and Nellis from 1998-2006.
“It is very humbling to be named the new head wrestling coach at Clarion
University,” said Moore. “To be named the leader at one of college wrestling’s most
decorated traditions is an unbelievable honor. I want to thank President Grunenwald,
Dave Katis, and the search committee for their trust and belief in my abilities. I
also want the entire Clarion wrestling family to know I will dedicate myself and do
everything I can to restore the program to be amongst the nation’s elite.”
Moore knows the Clarion University campus and the area community well, since
he regularly attended the Summer wrestling camps at Clarion run by legendary Eagle
coach Bob Bubb.
At North Allegheny High School, Teague was a three-time PIAA placewinner
including a runner-up in 1993, a third pace ending in 1994, and State Champion
in 1995. He was a three-time Pennsylvania State Freestyle Champion (1993-95), a
three-time Junior National Freestyle Champion (1993, ’94, ’95) and National High
School Champion in 1995.
Heading to Oklahoma State to wrestle under John Smith, Teague was a four-year
starter at 118-pounds for the Cowboys. A four-time NCAA national qualifier, he
was a three-time Division I All-American (1997-99), including an NCAA National
Championship in 1998. He pinned Michigan State’s Dave Morgan in the finals to
win his title. He also placed third at nationals in 1999 and fourth in 1997. Teague
was a Big 12 Champion in 1997 and ’98 and runner-up in 1999. He posted a career
record of 118-25 and was 15 th in career wins at Oklahoma State at the time.
Following graduation in 1999, Teague coached at Pitt, Oklahoma, Oklahoma
State, and Harvard prior to coming to Clarion. He also used that time to follow his
Olympic dreams. Placing third at the U.S. Olympic trials in 2000, he won the U.S.
Golfers Second At NCAA
East Regional
The Clarion golf team made
its fifth straight trip to the NCAA
Division II Regionals in May and
finished the 2006 season with a team
high second place finish.
Held in Wheeling, W.V. at the
tough Speidel Golf Club, Clarion
finished second with a 920 team total
behind Concord who shot 914 for
54-holes. Sophomore Justin Moose
(North Huntingdon) placed third
individually with a total of 225,
while teammate Tom Will (Jr., Erie/
MOOSE
McDowell) was ninth with a 230 total.
Both players earned All-Region honors.
Also leading the way were Justin Scott (Jr., Monroeville/
Gateway), Zach Szwast (Jr., Johnstown/Conemaugh Valley) and
Preston Mullens (So., Emporium/Cameron County).
Scott shot a 236 to finish 21 st , while Szwast totaled 241 and
ended 40 th with Mullens at 245 to finish in 37 th place.
Lefevre was named the PSAC “Coach of the Year” and Moose
the PSAC “Player of the Year” for leading the Golden Eagles. Moose
finished the year with a 75.0 stroke average and was medalist at the
PSAC Championship held in the Fall.
Al Lefevre led Clarion to the PSAC team title in the Fall, the
second in his seven years as head coach. He also earned the award that
season (2002).
Athletic Director Dave Katis, Mary Alice Moore, Talen Josephina Moore,
Teague Moore and President Dr. Joseph Grunenwald at the May 15 Tippin
Gymnasium Press Conference.
Open National Championship at 55KG in 2002, and was a national team member
and runner-up at the World Team trials. In 2003, he was a National Team member,
was a silver medalist at the World Cup, and placed third at the World Team trials and
the U.S. Open Nationals. A National Team member in 2004, Teague placed third at
the U.S. Olympic Trials and at the U.S. Open.
Teague and wife Mary Alice have a daughter Talen Josephina. He is the son of
Patricia J. Moore and the late John J. Moore of Pittsburgh. He has three brothers
Tim, Terry and Ty, two sisters Colleen and Tina, and one brother Tom who is
deceased.
CLARION NOTES: Moore has immense respect and admiration for former
Clarion head coach Bob Bubb. “Coach Bubb built a tradition that only a few men
have achieved in our great sport,” said Moore. “He was a coach dedicated to building
men of integrity, men of character and men of action. I hope to honor him by
doing things the right way for the right reasons and bring Clarion wrestling back to
national prominence.”… The Golden Eagles are 473-256-12 since 1960 … Lignelli
was the coach from 1960-66 with a record of 61-12... He passed the torch to Bob
Bubb, who from 1966-92, put Clarion wrestling on the national stage... Bubb had
a career record of 322-121-4 ... Bubb led Clarion to a fourth place team finish at
D-I nationals in 1973, sixth in 1972 and 87 and eighth in 1992, his final season...
Bubb coached 7 D-I champions, three college division champs, 27 All-Americans,
29 EWL winners and 68 PSAC champs ... Bubb will be remembered for two special
athletes, namely Wade Schalles and Kurt Angle... Both were named to the NCAA/
NWCA 75 th Anniversary Team last March ... Schalles had an amazing career record
of 153-5-1, won two NCAA titles and posted an NCAA record 106 pins ... Angle
also was a two-time NCAA D-I Champion, posted a record of 116-10-2 and also
won an Olympic Gold Medal in 1996 ... Jack Davis was Clarion’s head coach from
1993-97 with a record of 43-34-5 and then Nellis who was 47-89-3... Clarion has
eight D-I National Champions, 43 All-Americans, 51 EWL winners and 106 PSAC
Champions... That also includes 13 PSAC and three EWL team titles.
19 th Annual
Clarion University
Golf Classic
Sponsored By: Pepsi, S&T Bank and
Wienken and Associates
Event: 4-person scramble
Shotgun Start: Noon
Lunch: 10:30am - 11:30am
Entry Fee: $150
Fee Includes: green fees, cart, lunch, tee
prizes, hole prizes, par 3 prizes include
hole-in-one and nearest to the pin, team
prizes, door prizes, refreshments, buffet
dinner and much more.
Registration Info: Contact A.D. Dave Katis: 814-393-1997.
Make checks payable to: Clarion University Foundation
Friday,
Sept. 8, 2006
Clarion Oaks
Golf Club

women’s swimming men’s swimming
Eagles Second at PSACs/14 th at NCAAs
Sixth-year head coach Mark VanDyke (’80)
led the 2006 Golden Eagle men’s swimming and
diving team to a 6-5 dual meet record, a secondplace
finish at the PSAC Championships, and
a 14 th -place showing at the NCAA Division II
Nationals.
Clarion hosted the PSAC
Championships and finished second
in the team scoring with 441 points,
behind West Chester who totaled
617.
Adley Kilgore (Jr., Airville) led
the Golden Eagles at the PSACs with
runner-up finishes in the 50 and 100
freestyle, plus anchored the winning
200 free relay. Also on the relay were
Chris Jones (Sr., Beaver Meadows),
Mike Cohen (Jr., Pickerington,
Oh.) and James Rankin (Jr., Butler).
Adam Smearman (Jr., Altoona) also
was second in the 200 butterfly.
Sixth-year head coach Mark VanDyke (’80)
led the women’s swimming and diving team to
the 2006 PSAC Championship and an 11 th -place
ending at the NCAA Division II Nationals.
VanDyke led his
Golden Eagles to a
9-3 dual meet record,
then hosted the
31 st Annual PSAC
Championships at
Tippin Natatorium.
Clarion reclaimed the
PSAC title scoring
928.5 points, toppling
West Chester who was
second with 890.5
points.
The 200 free relay
team of Brittany
Hanzl (Jr., Whitehall),
Stacy Ogden (Jr., Clearfield), Melanie Reade (Jr.,
Erie/McDowell) and Kristy Clarke (Jr., Campbell
Hall, N.Y.) took the only first-place ending for the
Eagles. Clarion won the title with quality scoring
depth from every swimmer at the meet. Runner-up
finishes were posted by Lori Leitzinger (So., State
College) in the 200 back and Hanzl in the 100 free.
KILGORE
Moving on to the NCAA Division II nationals
in Indianapolis, Ind., Drury won the team title
with 649 points, Cal-Bakersfield second with 543,
and Clarion 14 th with 87 points.
In the pool, Kilgore once again led the way,
placing third in the 50 freestyle with
a time of 20.44. He was a three-time
All-American, including two relays,
and raised his career total to 10 A-A
finishes.
Also earning All-America honors
in two relays were Jones, Rankin,
and Cohen. Jones finished his career
as a seven-time All-American, while
Cohen now owns five A-A awards
and Rankin gained his first.
Diver Kevan Phillips (So.,
Monroeville) had a very strong
performance at NCAAs. He placed
third on one-meter with 442.60
points, then came back and finished
Eagles Win PSACs/11 th At NCAAs
WOLF
At the NCAA D-II Nationals in Indianapolis,
Ind., Truman State won the team title with 664
points, while Clarion was 11 th with 144 points.
Junior diver Jamie Wolf (South Park) set a new
NCAA D-II record winning her fifth career diving
title when she captured the three-meter crown with
494.85 points. She was also second on one-meter
with 414.75 points.
Also scoring diving points were Teagan Riggs
(Jr., Meadville-5 th on three-meter, 9 th one-meter)
and Ginny Saras (So., Sugarloaf-15 th on onemeter).
In the pool Clarion was led by Brehan
Heebner (Sr., Reading), Denise Simens (Fr.,
Hollister, Ca.), Leitzinger, Sari Cattoni (So.,
Lewis Run), Ogden, Sarah Besecker (Sr.,
Chambersburg), Clarke and Hanzl.
Heebner was a four-time All-American
including a ninth-place finish in the 200 fly, 11 th in
the 100 fly and two relays. She finished her career
as a 12-time All-American. Simens made her first
trip to nationals and was a five-time A-A. She was
13 th in the 200 breast, and 15 th in the 100 breast
and on three relays.
Leitzinger was 12 th in the 200 back, was a
four-time A-A, and has seven career A-A awards.
Cattoni made her first nationals trip and placed
fourth on three-meter
with 428.40 points.
He is a four-time A-
A. Sean Clark (Sr.,
Bakersfield, Ca.)
posted a sixth place
finish on three meter
and was 13 th on onemeter
to gain two
A-A awards. Zack
Saeger (Fr., Palm)
meanwhile, was fifth
on one-meter and
14 th on three-meter
in his trip to nationals. PHILLIPS
CLARION
NOTES: The Eagles have won 24 PSAC team
titles in the past 36 years... Clarion has a six-year
dual record of 35-17 under VanDyke.
16 th in the 200 IM, plus was on the 400 medley
relay team. Ogden earned three A-A awards on
relays and is a four-time career All-American.
Hanzl earned two relay A-A honors and now has
four career awards, while Clarke was a two-time
A-A in relays and now has seven All-America
placings.
VanDyke was named the PSAC Women’s
Swimming “Coach of the Year” for his efforts in
2006. He also earned that award in 2004. He
credited assistant Christina Tillotson Sheets (’99)
and diving coach Dave Hrovat for their valuable
service.
CLARION
NOTES: Clarion’s
women are now 45-15
in dual meets under
VanDyke... Clarion
has won 26 of the
31 PSAC titles since
the PSAC started
women’s swimming
championships in
1976... Eight D-II
titles were won 1977,
’78, ’80, ’81, ’82, ’83,
’84, and ’86.
LEITZINGER
sports
track and field
Richard And Clark Qualify For NCAAs
It was a year to remember for two Clarion
University track sophomores.
Erin Richard (Erie/McDowell) and Chris
Clark (Hadley) both qualified for the NCAA
Outdoor Track and Field Championships at
Emporia State (Kan.) for the first time in their
careers.
Richard finished ninth in the
women’s 3,000, just missing an All-
America, finish (Top 8), while also
placing 14 th in the 5,000.
Clark, meanwhile, was 12 th in
the men’s 5,000 while taking 14 th in
the 10,000.
The appearance at the NCAAs
was the reward for great seasons by
both athletes.
Richard is believed to have
become the first Clarion women’s
track and field athlete to win at
least two PSAC individual titles in
RICHARD
the same season when she captured both the 1,500
and 3,000 at the early May championship meet. She
also set three school records this season running top
times in the 1,500 (4:37.20), the 3,000 (9:59.56),
and the 5,000 (17:06.01). She was the PSAC
Indoor Champion in the 3,000 and on the distance
medley relay winning team.
Clark was top scorer at the PSACs
for Clarion, finishing third in the
5,000. He set school records this year
in both the 5,000 (14:32.37) and the
10,000 (30:23.50). Clark also had a
strong indoor season, taking fourth at
PSACs in the 3,000 and seventh in the
5,000.
CLARION NOTES: Eight school
records were set, including six women’s
and two men’s records... Richard broke
Maureen Long’s record of 4:40.14
set in 2000 in the 1,500 and Melissa
Terwilliger’s records of 10:19.06 (3,000)
and 17:45.00 (5,000) set in 2004... Sonya Swanson
broke a 26-year old record in the 200 in a time of
25.80. Penny Grey set the previous mark of 25.9 in
1980... Tasha Wheatley broke her own record in the
Steeple Chase while the 1,600-relay team of Swanson,
Holly Urban, Kate Ehrensberger, and Keisha Perry
broke a 26-year old record by running he relay in
a time of 3:59.81...
The previous mark of
4:01.9 was set in 1980
by Grey, Roxanne
Scholfield, Taryn
Carter and Michele
Larson... Clark,
meanwhile, broke Ken
Gribshaw’s 26-yearold
record of 31:03.0
in the 10,000 and
Jim Snyder’s record of
14:40.6 in the 5,000
set in 1986.
CLARK
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Frank Lignelli Inducted Into NACDA ‘Hall Of Fame’
CLARION AND BEYOND
Former Clarion Athletic Director Frank
Lignelli was inducted into the NACDA (National
Association of Collegiate Athletic Directors) Hall
of Fame on June 22, 2006, at the 41 st Annual
NACDA Convention.
The former Clarion athletic director accepted
the award at ceremonies held at the Sheraton Inn
in New Orleans, Louisiana, as part of the 26 th
NACDA Hall of Fame class. The first NACDA
induction class was in 1970, with the last class
coming six years ago (2000). Lignelli, his wife,
Joyce, and daughter, Joy, were in attendance, as
well as Clarion President Joseph P. Grunenwald
and current athletic director Dave Katis (’85, ’88).
Lignelli, now 81 and a native of Monongahela,
Pa., spent 37 years devoted to Clarion University.
He was a student-athlete from 1946-50, returned
to his alma mater in Fall 1957 as a teacher and
coach and stayed for another 33 ½ years. He
succeeded Waldo S. Tippin as athletic director
in Fall 1966 and was the Golden Eagles athletic
director for a total of 23 ½ years (1966-87, ’88-
’90). He led Clarion to unprecedented athletic
success as the number-one athletic department in
the PSAC and recognized nationally among the
elite athletic programs.
“I share this award with the tremendous
coaches, administrators, and student-athletes I
had the privilege of being associated with during
my career at Clarion,” said Lignelli. “I really
believe we were blessed through the years with
the finest coaching staff in the country. They
were dedicated to success through developing
great student athletes with hard work, dedication
and sacrifice. We were able to have great success
during that time, but I credit that to the coaches,
administrators, and staff who created a team
atmosphere that was simply unbeatable. I just want
to thank everyone who helped me along the way.
Without them, nothing that was accomplished at
Clarion would have been possible.”
With Lignelli as Clarion’s athletic director the
Golden Eagles won 59 PSAC titles, 12 national
championships, and countless PSAC-West and
PSAC runner-up honors. During that time,
the football team was 165-73-3 (68 percent),
while NCAA Division I Wrestling was 301-107-
2 (74 percent) and men’s basketball posted a
352-257 (58 percent) mark. Football won four
PSAC and seven PSAC-West crowns, basketball
captured eight PSAC-West titles, and wrestling
won nine PSAC titles and placed in the top 15 at
D-I nationals seven times. Clarion’s success was
widespread as women’s gymnastics won Division
I team titles
in 1977 and
’78, women’s
swimming and
diving won
eight Division
II national
championships
and 15 straight
PSAC titles,
while men’s
swimming and
diving won 19
straight PSAC
crowns.
“Frank
Lignelli played
a critical role in
the development
of the Clarion
University
athletic
tradition,” said
Grunenwald.
Frank Lignelli (center) accompanied by President Dr. Joesph Grunenwald (right)
and athletic director Dave Katis at NACDA Hall of Fame Induction in New Orleans
on June 22.
“This
recognition is testimony to his many years of
effective and dedicated service in his role as athletic
director. The entire university community offers its
congratulations and best wishes to Frank and his
family.”
Said Katis, “Mr. Lignelli was a great athletic
director, but I think his biggest asset was having
the knack for always hiring the right coaches
with the right qualities. That is the legacy he left
with me and I tried to learn from him as much
as I could. I always admired his skills as athletic
director and thank him for the traditions he
created.”
Lignelli re-started Clarion’s wrestling program
as head coach in the 1959-60 season and, in seven
years, was 69-12 in dual meets, plus won the
school’s first PSAC title in 1965. He also coached
the golf team for 10 years (1977-86) and led
Clarion to the PSAC title in 1982 and NAIA D-18
crowns in 1982 and ’83.
A native of Monongahela and a 1943 grad of
Monongahela High School, he served in the U.S.
Navy from 1943-46 in the Mediterranean and the
Pacific aboard a mine sweeper. He came to Clarion
in Fall 1946 and the rest is history. As a student
athlete, Lignelli earned 11 varsity letters including
four in wrestling and football and three in baseball.
A center and linebacker in football, he was named
to the “Little All-America” team among other
awards. A wrestler at 175-pounds, he spent the last
two years as student coach. In baseball, he led the
team in hitting his senior year with a .462 average.
Many organizations have recognized Lignelli’s
efforts with induction into their Halls of Fame.
The NAIA and Eastern Wrestling League came
calling in 1987, the Western Pennsylvania Sports
Hall of Fame in 1986, the PSAC Wrestling Hall of
Fame in 1984, and the Clarion University Hall of
Fame in 1993. In 2001, Lignelli was recognized by
the PSAC and Clarion University as one of its top
eight All-Time Success stories.
Frank and wife, Joyce, reside in Clarion. The
couple have a daughter, Joy, and a son, Lee.
CLARION NOTES: Active on campus
Lignelli was director of housing, dean of men,
financial aid director and more from 1960-66…
He also started the “Quarterback Club” in 1966 as
a generator of funds for football … He also started
to raise money for scholarships following 1966
and was the driving force behind the Centennial
Scholarship Fund started in 1967 … The name
was changed to the W.S. Tippin Scholarship Fund
in 1974-75 which remains today … Lignelli raised
well over $1 million dollars for general athletic
scholarships.
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2006
‘SPORTS HALL OF FAME’
INDUCTEES
The Clarion University “Sports Hall of Fame” inducted
seven new members on Friday, May 5, at ceremonies
held on campus at Chandler Dining Hall with more
than 400 attending. Inducted were L-R William Z.
May (football), Carl T. Grinage (basketball), William G.
Miller (swimmimg coach), Christina Tillotson Sheets
(women’s swimming), Patricia Joy Brinkel, John Joy Jr.
repesenting John A. Joy (deceased basketball coach),
Robert B. Frazier (baseball), and Jerry M. Haslett
(football). The current class brings the induction total
to 113 since the inaugural Hall of Fame ceremonies
were held in 1989.

2005-2006 Athletic Awards
Baseball
Chuck Roller-ABCA First Team East Region.
PSAC-West First Team.
Jason Warner-PSAC-West First Team.
SPORTS
Cross Country (Men)
Chris Clark-PSAC All-Conference.
Diving (Men)
Sean Clark-NCAA Div. II All-American (2).
Kevan Phillips-NCAA Div. II All-American (2).
Zack Saeger-NCAA Div. II All-American (2).
L-R Men’s Basketball Coach Ron Righter, Terrance Vaughns, Jamie Wolf,
diving coach Dave Hrovat, and athletic dirctor Dave Katis.
Vaughns And Wolf Named
Clarion’s ‘Athletes Of The Year’
Senior men’s basketball player Terrance Vaughns (Uniontown) and junior diver Jamie
Wolf (South Park) were named the Male and Female “Athletes of the Year” by Athletic
Director Dave Katis on May 5 as part of the Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.
Vaughns capped a tremendous basketball career at Clarion in the 2006 season. Vaughns
averaged 13.2 points per game this season, plus added 77 assists, 42 steals, 98 rebounds
and shot 88 percent from the foul line. Vaughns finished his career with 1,320 points (12 th
at Clarion) and 261 assists (12 th ), plus set a new career record for free throw percentage
finishing with an 86.6 percent mark (305 of 352). A management major, he is a Clarion
and PSAC “Scholar Athlete.”
Wolf won the NCAA Division II three-meter diving championship scoring 494.85
points, and was second on one-meter with 414.75 points. She has won five of six D-II
diving titles, having won both one- and three- meter events in 2004 and 2005. She was
NCAA D-II Female “Diver of the Year” in 2004 and 2005. A molecular biology major at
Clarion, she is carrying a 4.0 QPA and is a Clarion and PSAC “Scholar Athlete.”
CLARION NOTES: Previous winners include: 2005-Frank Edgar and Jamie Wolf;
2004-Matt Guyton and Heather Cigich; 2003-Shawn Colten and Allison Stodart; 2002-
Shawn Colten and Amanda Earnest; 2001-Anthony Tacconelli and Stephanie Sutton;
2000-Mark Angle and Stephanie Sutton; 1999-Alvin Slaughter and Christina Tillotson;
1998-John Williams and Christina Tillotson; 1997-Steve Witte and Christina Tillotson;
1996-Sheldon Thomas and Mona Gaffney; 1995-Dan Payne and Amy Paganie; 1994-
Kwame Morton and Carlita Jones.
Diving (Women)
Teagan Riggs-NCAA Div. II All-American (2).
Ginny Saras-NCAA Div. II All-American.
Jamie Wolf-NCAA Div. II National Champion. NCAA Div. II
All-American (2). Clarion Female “Athlete of the Year.”
Football
Matt Morris-FB Gazette Third Team All-American.
FB Gazette First Team East Region.
Zack Snyder-FB Gazette Third Team East Region.
Dwaon Woodard-FB Gazette Third Team East Region.
Golf
Justin Moose-NCAA Div. II East All-Region.
PSAC “Player of the Year.” PSAC Champion.
Justin Scott-PSAC All-Conference.
Tom Will-NCAA D-II East All-Region. PSAC All-Conference.
Charlie Fitzsimmons-PSAC All-Conference.
Soccer
Melissa Alonzo-PSAC-West First Team.
Swimming (Men)
Mike Cohen-NCAA Div. II All-American (2). PSAC Champion.
Chris Jones-NCAA Div. II All-American (2). PSAC Champion.
Adley Kilgore-NCAA Div. II All-American (3). PSAC Champion.
James Rankin-NCAA Div. II All-American (2). PSAC Champion.
Swimming (Women)
Sarah Besecker-NCAA Div. II All-American (3).
Sari Cattoni-NCAA Div. II All-American (3).
Kristy Clarke-NCAA Div. II All-American (3). PSAC Champion.
Brittany Hanzl-NCAA Div. II All-American (2). PSAC Champion.
Brehan Heebner-NCAA Div. II All-American (5).
Lori Leitzinger-NCAA Div. II All-American (4).
Stacy Ogden-NCAA Div. II All-American (3). PSAC Champion.
Melanie Reade-PSAC Champion.
Denise Simens-NCAA Div. II All-American (4).
Tennis
Kristen Jack-PSAC-West First Team Doubles.
Corin Rombach-PSAC-West First Team Doubles.
Track-Indoor (Women)
Diane Kress-PSAC All-Conference.
Keisha Perry-PSAC Champion.
Amanda Maholtz-PSAC Champion.
Erin Richard-PSAC Champion (2). PSAC All-Conference.
Holly Urban-PSAC Champion. PSAC All-Conference.
Tasha Wheatley-PSAC All-Conference.
L-R, Former Clarion athletic director Bob Carlson, George Garbarino,
Barry Garbarino and President Joe Grunenwald at the Eighth Annual Wild
Game Dinner on April 1. Held at the American Legion in Clarion, the Dinner
which benefits the George Garbarino Scholarship Fund, raised more than
$25,000 for the endowment and has now raised more than $165,000 for
scholarships. Garbarino is 92 years old. The dinner has been organized from
its inception in 1999 by head athletic trainer Jim Thornton.
Track-Outdoor (Men)
Chris Clark-PSAC All-Conference.
Track - Outdoor (Women)
Erin Richard-PSAC Champion (2).
Tasha Wheatley-PSAC All-Conference.
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2006-2007 Clarion University Fall and Winter Sports Schedules
CLARION AND BEYOND
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FOOTBALL
Coach: Jay Foster
Sept. 2 SAT at Tiffin 7 p.m.
9 SAT at Kutztown 6 p.m.
16 SAT WEST CHESTER (FD) 6 p.m.
23 SAT at Bloomsburg noon
30 SAT SLIPPERY ROCK 6 p.m.
Oct. 7 SAT CHEYNEY (HC) 2 p.m.
14 SAT at Indiana 2 p.m.
21 SAT EDINBORO 6 p.m.
28 SAT at Lock Haven 1 p.m.
Nov. 4 SAT CALIFORNIA 1 p.m.
11 SAT at Shippensburg 1 p.m.
WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL
Coach: Tracey Fluharty
Aug. 29 TUE at Gannon 7 p.m.
Sept. 1-2 F-S at Shippensburg To. TBA
8-9 F-S at West Chester TBA
12 TUE at California 7 p.m.
13 WED at Seton Hill 7 p.m.
16 SAT at IUP 4 p.m.
19 TUE LOCK HAVEN 7 p.m.
22-23 F-S at Lock Haven** 5/10/4
26 TUE EDINBORO 7 p.m.
Oct. 3 TUE at Slippery Rock 7 p.m.
6-7 F-S DAYS INN TO. TBA
9 MON ALDERSON-BROADDUS 6 p.m.
10 TUE CALIFORNIA 7 p.m.
13-14 F-S at Shippensburg** 5/10/4
17 TUE IUP 7 p.m.
21 SAT at Lock Haven 4 p.m.
24 TUE at Edinboro 7 p.m.
28 SAT SLIPPERY ROCK 2 p.m.
Nov. 3-4 F-S PSACs TBA
**- PSAC Crossover Weekends
WOMEN’S SOCCER
Coach: Nina Alonzo Feldman
Aug. 24 THU SALEM INTERNATIONAL 1 p.m.
30 WED at Kutztown 4 p.m.
Sept. 2 SAT LOCK HAVEN 2 p.m.
5 TUE at California 2 p.m.
8 FRI at Davis & Elkins 7 p.m.
10 SUN at West Virginia Wesleyan 11 p.m.
13 WED SLIPPERY ROCK 7 p.m.
16 SAT at Edinboro 2 p.m.
18 MON INDIANA 7 p.m.
22 FRI at Gannon 6 p.m.
24 SUN at St. Vincent 1 p.m.
27 WED KUTZTOWN 6 p.m.
30 SAT at LOCK HAVEN 2 p.m.
Oct. 4 WED SETON HILL 7 p.m.
9 MON at East Stroudsburg 4 p.m.
11 WED at Slippery Rock 4 p.m.
17 TUE at Indiana 4 p.m.
25 WED EDINBORO 7 p.m.
Clarion University is committed to full
compliance with all NCAA and Pennsylvania State
Athletic Conference rules and regulations. It is
our responsibility to ensure that boosters are in
compliance with the NCAA guidelines. Please take
a moment to read this article carefully. It is important
to Clarion University and its student-athletes.
If Clarion University and/or anyone associated
with the university (e.g., booster, alumnus, faculty,
staff, or coach) violates an NCAA rule, the following
penalties may be applied:
u The student-athlete may be declared ineligible
to represent Clarion in intercollegiate athletics,
u Clarion may have to forfeit a conference and/or
NCAA title, and
u The NCAA may place Clarion on probation
(i.e., ineligible for championship participation)
General Recruiting Rules
Division I (Clarion’s Wrestling Program):
Only coaches are permitted to be involved in the
off-campus recruitment process. No one else
is permitted to contact a prospective studentathlete
or members of his/her family by telephone,
letter, or in person for the purpose of encouraging
participation in athletics at Clarion University.
Division II (all Clarion programs except
wrestling): Only coaches and certified athletics
department staff are permitted to recruit off-campus.
Telephone calls and correspondence from
individuals outside the athletics department must be
coordinated by the coaching staff of each individual
program.
CROSS COUNTRY
Coach: Daniel Caulfield
Sept. 2 SAT at Duquesne Duals
15 FRI GOLDEN EAGLE INVITE
23 SAT at Penn State Invite
30 SAT UNITED WAY 5K
Oct. 7 SAT at Carnegie Mellon
14 SAT at Slippery Rock Invite
28 SAT at PSAC Championships
Nov. 4 SAT at NCAA Regional (SRU)
18 SAT at NCAA D-II (Florida)
GOLF
Coach: Al Lefevre
Sept. 8-9 F-S at Ohio Valley Invitational
17-18 S-M HAL HANSEN (Clarion Oaks)
25-26 M-T at Wheeling Jesuit Inv.
Oct. 2 MON at Westminster Inv.
TBA at Bearcat Invitational
9-10 M-T at Robert Morris Inv.
14-15 S-S at PSAC Championship (Hershey)
WOMEN’S TENNIS
Coach: Lori Sabatose
Sept. 10 SUN at St. Vincent 1 p.m.
15 FRI at West Chester 3:30 p.m.
16 SAT at Kutztown 11 p.m.
17 SUN vs. Philadelphia U.** 10 a.m.
19 TUE MILLERSVILLE 4 p.m.
22 FRI at PSU-Altoona 2 p.m.
23-26 S-T at ITA Regional To. TBA
27 WED at Grove City 3:30 p.m.
29 FRI GEORGIAN COURT 4 p.m.
Oct. 4 WED WEST LIBERTY 3:30 p.m.
7-8 S-S at PSACs
** at Kutztown
WRESTLING
Coach: Teague Moore
Nov. 4 SAT at West Virginia Univ. Open
19 SUN at PA State Duals (Lock Haven)
Dec. 3 SUN at Penn State Open
17 SUN CLARION DUALS
20 WED at Reno Tourn.
Jan. 4 THU at Buffalo 7 p.m.
13 SAT at Binghamton Univ. 2 p.m.
19 FRI at Edinboro 7:30 p.m.
21 SUN WEST VIRGINIA 2 p.m.
27 SAT at PSAC’s (Bloomsburg)
Feb. 2 FRI BLOOMSBURG 7:30 p.m.
3 SUN RIDER 2 p.m.
6 TUE PITTSBURGH 7:30 p.m.
9 FRI E. MICHIGAN 7:30 p.m.
11 SUN at Cleveland State 2 p.m.
18 SUN at Lock Haven 2 p.m.
Mar. 3-4 S-S at EWL’s (Cleveland St.)
15-17 T-S at NCAA’s (Auburn Hills, MI)
Question
Is it permissible for a booster to:
4 Make in-person, off-campus contacts
with a prospect* or the prospect’s
relatives or legal guardians
4 Make in-person, on-campus contacts
with a prospect or the prospect’s
relatives or legal guardians
4 Write a prospect or the prospect’s
relatives or legal guardians
4 Telephone a prospect or the prospect’s
relatives or legal guardians
4 Entertain a prospect or the prospect’s
relatives or legal guardians
4 Observe a prospect’s contest
4 Contact a prospect’s coach, principal,
or guidance counselor to evaluate the
prospect
4 Pay for transportation (i.e., air fare,
rental car, mileage) for a prospect to
visit Clarion’s campus
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Coach: Ron Righter
Nov. 16 THU at Briarcliffe (NY) TBA
Dec. 2 SAT at Mansfield 3 p.m.
3 SUN at Bloomsburg 3 p.m.
6 WED PSU-BEAVER 8 p.m.
9 SAT BRIARCLIFFE 7 p.m.
19 TUE CHEYNEY 8 p.m.
Jan. 3 WED PSU-MCKEESPORT 7 p.m.
6 SAT E. STROUDSBURG 3 p.m.
7 SUN KUTZTOWN 3 p.m.
10 WED CALIFORNIA 8 p.m.
13 SAT at Millersville 3 p.m.
14 SUN at West Chester 3 p.m.
17 WED INDIANA 8 p.m.
20 SAT at Shippensburg 8 p.m.
24 WED at Lock Haven 8 p.m.
27 SAT DISTRICT of COLUMBIA 4 p.m.
29 MON EDINBORO 8 p.m.
31 WED at Slippery Rock 8 p.m.
Feb. 3 SAT at California 7 p.m.
7 WED at Indiana 7:30 p.m.
10 SAT SHIPPENSBURG 8 p.m.
14 WED LOCK HAVEN 8 p.m.
19 MON COLUMBIA UNION 7 p.m.
21 WED at Edinboro 7:30 p.m.
24 SAT SLIPPERY ROCK 8 p.m.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Coach: Gie Parsons
Nov. 3 FRI at Illinois (Exh.) TBA
17-18 F-S CLARION CLASSIC TBA
21 TUE at Ashland 7 p.m.
Dec. 2 SAT at Mansfield 1 p.m.
3 SUN at Bloomsburg 1 p.m.
6 WED PITT-JOHNSTOWN 6 p.m.
19 TUE CHEYNEY 6 p.m.
21 THU at Youngstown St. 5:15 or 7 p.m.
Jan. 2-3 T-W at Fairmont St. To. TBA
6 SAT E. STROUDSBURG 1 p.m.
7 SUN KUTZTOWN 1 p.m.
10 WED CALIFORNIA 6 p.m.
13 SAT at Millersville 1 p.m.
14 SUN at West Chester 1 p.m.
17 WED INDIANA 6 p.m.
20 SAT at Shippensburg 6 p.m.
24 WED at Lock Haven 6 p.m.
29 MON EDINBORO 6 p.m.
31 WED at Slippery Rock 6 p.m.
Feb. 3 SAT at California 5 p.m.
7 WED at Indiana 5:30 p.m.
10 SAT SHIPPENSBURG 6 p.m.
14 WED LOCK HAVEN 6 p.m.
21 WED at Edinboro 5:30 p.m.
24 SAT SLIPPERY ROCK 6 p.m.
Alumni, Boosters, And Friends Of Clarion University
NCAA Recruiting Rules You Should Know
Answer
NCAA Division I Rules
(Clarion Wrestling)
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES - However, contact with
the prospect or prospect’s
relatives or legal guardians is
not permitted.
NO
NO
SWIMMING & DIVING
Coach: Mark Van Dyke
Oct. 20-21 S-S CLARION FALL
CLASSIC 5/8:30
25 WED at Allegheny College 6 p.m.
28 SAT at Carnegie Mellon 10 a.m
29 SUN CLARION DIVING INVITE 11 p.m.
Nov. 4 SAT SHIPPENSBURG TBA
11 SAT at Akron TBA
18 SAT GRAND VALLEY STATE 6 p.m.
19 SUN GRAND VALLEY STATE 9:30
Dec. 1-3 F-S at Zippy Invitational
(Akron) 10/6
Jan. 1-12 M-F at CSCAA Forum
(Ft. Lauderdale, FL) TBA
19 FRI ALLEGHENY COLLEGE 6 p.m.
20 SAT at Gannon 1 p.m.
26-27 F-S at West Chester 5/9 p.m.
Feb. 3 SAT at Pittsburgh 11/noon
10 SAT at Youngstown Diving
Invite
11 p.m.
21-24 W-S at PSACs 10/6
Mar. 14-17 W-S at NCAAs
(Buffalo, NY) 10/6
INDOOR TRACK
Coach: Daniel Caulfield
Jan. 20 SAT at Slippery Rock
26-27 F-S at Bucknell Open
Feb. 3 SAT at Akron Open
10 SAT at Valentine Invite (Boston, MA)
17 SAT at Kent State Tune Up
24-25 S-S at PSACs
Mar. 9-10 F-S at National’s (Boston, MA)
2005-2006 Clarion
Coaching Awards
Mark VanDyke
PSAC Women’s Swimming
“Coach of the Year”
Answer
NCAA Division II Rules
(All other Clarion sports)
NO
YES - if approved by the appropriate
Clarion head coach.
YES - Permissible after Sept. 1 of the
prospect’s junior year in high school, and
with approval from the appropriate Clarion
head coach.
YES - Permissible after July 1 (Aug. 15 for
football) following the prospect’s junior
year in high school, and with the approval
from the appropriate Clarion head coach.
YES - Permissible only on campus and
with the approval from the appropriate
Clarion head coach.
YES - However, contact with the prospect
or prospect’s relatives or legal guardians
is not permitted.
NO
NO
Al Lefevre
PSAC Golf
“Coach of the Year”
* A prospect is a student who has started classes for the ninth grade

Dandoy Named ‘Greek Leader Of Distinction’
Justin Dandoy, Clarion University’s Interfraternity Council Vice
President and member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, was one of 10
students recognized by the Northeast Greek Leadership Association
(NGLA) as a Greek Leader of Distinction at its annual conference in
Hershey, Pa.
The Greek Leaders of Distinction Award seeks to recognize
outstanding members of the Northeastern Greek community whom
exemplify the ideals of sorority and/or fraternity membership in
their daily lives. The other recipients were from Bryant University,
Drexel University, Duquesne University, Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, SUNY Plattsburgh, the University of Massachusetts, the
University of New Hampshire, and Villanova University.
“It was quite a surprise and honor to win this award,” said
Dandoy. “An award such as this is inspiring to me. It’s wonderful to
know that we as Greeks can be acknowledged for the positive things we DANDOY
do. I only wish that each and every Greek that has helped me in my
collegiate career could get an award too. One thing I have learned is that leaders can not work to
their full potential without a little help from others.”
Dandoy, who is from Butler, Pa., was unable to attend the NGLA conference due a conflict with
the rehearsal schedule for his role in the Clarion University Theatre production of the musical, “I
Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.”
NGLA was created in August 2000 as a result of a merger between the Northeast Interfraternity
Conference and the Northeast Panhellenic Conference. NGLA exists to promote the founding
principles and positive traditions of all Greek letter organizations through opportunities that
encourage learning and leadership for the Northeast region.
Fraternity And Sorority Scholars Honored
Clarion University’s Order of Omega chapter recently recognized the academic achievements of
members of the Greek Community. One hundred and eleven students, representing the majority
of the currently recognized fraternity and sorority chapters on campus, were honored at the fourth
annual Greek Scholarship Banquet in Chandler Dining Hall. The students either have a minimum
cumulative 3.2 quality point average (QPA) or attained at least 3.2 QPA during each of the
previous two semesters.
The keynote address was delivered by Lisa Bria (’04), an alumna of Delta Zeta. She shared how
her Clarion University education and experiences as a member of the Greek community prepared
her to work for her sorority as a Chapter Consultant and pursue a master’s degree at Duquesne
University. She closed by stressing the importance of developing a strong sense of community
within the fraternities and sororities on campus and challenged those assembled to see the big
picture of Greek life, by realizing that their organizations transcend Clarion University and link
them to a nation wide support system.
The following students were recognized as Greek Scholars: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.,
Alpha Sigma Tau, Delta Phi Epsilon, Delta Zeta, Kappa Delta Rho, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Mu
Alpha, Phi Sigma Sigma, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., and
Zeta Tau Alpha.
Order Of
Omega
Initiates
Three New
Members
The Xi Lambda chapter
of the Order of Omega
initiated three individuals
into membership at the
Greek Scholarship Banquet.
In order to be
considered for membership
individuals must have
one full academic year
of residence at the host
New Order of Omega initiates from left Aimee Zellers,
Annie Bria and Megan Smith.
institution, be of junior or senior undergraduate class standing, have scholastic achievement above
the all-Greek grade point average, be in good standing within their respective fraternity/sorority
chapter, exhibit exemplary character, and display involvement within their chapter as well as the
great Greek and university communities.
The inductees were:
• Annie Bria of Aspinwall, Pa., a junior communication major and member of the Epsilon Theta
chapter of Delta Zeta.
• Megan Smith of Strattanville, Pa., a junior finance major and member of the Alpha Pi chapter
of Sigma Sigma Sigma.
• Aimee Zellers of Hellam, Pa., a junior history major and member of the Epsilon Theta chapter
of Delta Zeta.
The chapter also recognized the accomplishments of Kristin Park of North Wales, Pa., and
Amanda Blackhurst of Erie, Pa., both members of Delta Zeta, who won the National Order of
Omega’s Parker F. Enright Scholarship and Patrick W. Hallaran Award respectively.
Greeks In The
Spotlight
The Clarion University Interfraternity and
Panhellenic Councils recognized several members of
Clarion’s Greek community at the Fourth Annual
Reinhard Awards ceremony.
Each year, the governing councils recognize
one man and one woman who have excelled in the
areas of scholarship, community service, chapter
involvement, Governing Council involvement, and
campus involvement during the past academic year. The
awards are also accompanied by scholarships totaling
approximately $500 for each recipient.
Selected as Greek Man of the Year is Justin
Dandoy of Phi Delta Theta. He is from Butler, Pa.,
and participated in a fashion show to benefit Operation
Clarion Cares, worked the American Red Cross Blood
drives, and served as both an IFC officer, chapter officer,
and student senator. He was recognized by the Northeast
Greek Leadership Association as a Greek Leader of
Distinction and, most recently, was elected president of
Clarion University’s Student Senate.
The Greek Woman of the Year is Kelsi Wilcox of
Sigma Sigma Sigma. She is from Russell, Pa., and also
served as an officer in her chapter and the governing
council. She is a member of GAMMA (Greeks
Advocating for the Mature Management of Alcohol), is a
certified Peer to Peer Educator, holds office in Alpha Phi
Omega National Service Fraternity, and is a member of
two honor societies. Her community service involvement
is extensive and she was the driving force behind the
Spring 2006 Greek Service Day.
The governing councils also recognized two
graduating seniors who have made a positive impact
on the Greek community during the course of their
undergraduate membership. They are:
Dan Hudock of Tau Kappa Epsilon. He is from
Baltimore, Md., and has served as the community service
chair for both his chapter and the IFC and is indirectly
responsible for the completion of over 10,000 hours of
community service by members of the Greek community.
He has also served as the council’s scholarship chair.
The council organizes the annual scholarship banquet
and developed a proposal for the institution of a
tutoring program for individuals who are interested in
joining a fraternity but do not meet the minimum GPA
requirement for affiliation. He also served a chair for the
2006 Greek Week competition.
Alishia Azzarello of Sigma Sigma Sigma. She is
from Monroeville, Pa., and has attended many council
sponsored events during the past four years. In addition
to Greek service projects, she has participated in multiple
Saturday Service Days and the Clarion Dance Marathon.
Within the Greek community, she was a leading advocate
for the council’s involvement in the Fall 2005 National
Hazing Prevention Week. She has held several chair
positions within her chapter and is the immediate past
president.
Last year, the councils developed the “Living the
Ritual Award.” The award is meant to recognize a
fraternity man or sorority woman who embraces the
values of their fraternity/sorority and whose daily
conduct makes them a role model to their fellow Greeks.
The award was presented to Amanda Blackhurst of
Delta Zeta. She is from Erie, Pa., and is the immediate
past president of Order of Omega. She was recently
named Delta Zeta’s Region III Outstanding Senior and
has accepted a traveling consultant position with Delta
Zeta.
The Office of Campus Life also recognized the
following chapters for attaining a “Silver Rating” on
the Chapter Assessment Program: Delta Phi Epsilon,
Epsilon Omicron Chapter; Delta Zeta, Epsilon Theta
Chapter; Phi Delta Theta, Pennsylvania Xi Chapter; Phi
Mu Alpha, Omicron Mu Chapter; and Phi Sigma Sigma,
Gamma Gamma Chapter. The Chapter Assessment
Program, developed in Spring 2005 as part of the Greek
Plan, is a comprehensive assessment tool that reviews all
facets of the operations of the recognized fraternities and
sororities on campus.
Greeks
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CLARION AND BEYOND
The Clarion University Alumni held a luncheon on March 1, 2006, at
Domenic’s Restaurant at Sumter Landing, Fla. Dr. Joseph Grunenwald,
president of Clarion University, and Chuck Desch (’99) from the Center
for Advancement were in attendance along with the following Clarion
graduates: Craig (’63) and Sue Aston (’64), Andrea Cauldwell (’99),
Emilio (’62) and Donna Cipollone (’64), William Coleman (’61), Gail
Cummings (’64), Sue Desch, Marilyn Jennings (’85), Betty Justice
(’66), Harold Meisinger, Kathleen Miller, Paul (’66) and Kay Mowry, Carol
Murphyv (’66), Mary Pascarella (’64), Beverly Settlemire (’71), and
William Vail (’52).
Alumni at a visit to Oberg Industries, in Freeport, Pa., are
from left to right: Mike Sterba (’72), manager of information
technology; Eric Edder (’95), application specialist; Clarion
University President Dr. Joseph Grunenwald; Jean (Scott)
Wolf (’86), Clarion University director of corporate and
foundation relations; Dr. Joshua Pearce, Clarion University
professor of physics; and Neil Ashbaugh (’91), market
development specialist. Clarion graduates employed at Oberg
not in the photo include Tara (Mechling) Hardsock (’99),
market development coordinator; Jeff Matiuz (’92), corporate
controller; Ronald Nichtor (’90), CNC programmer; and Jody
Miller (’85), machinist.
Dear Alumni,
Many thanks to the alumni that participated in the Trog’s Brewery Tour in
Harrisburg on April 6 and made it a great success! More than 50 alumni
gathered to reunite with friends and former classmates. It was a great
networking opportunity for all of us.
The committee is planning for future events! Please sign up for e-mail
updates or check the Clarion & Beyond magazine or the Clarion University
Website under the Alumni section.
You can reach us by e-mail at Cualumni_southcentralpa@hotmail.com
to be added to the subscriber list or to give suggestions for upcoming
events. On behalf of the planning committee, we look forward to meeting
you in the upcoming months!
Leslie L. Suhr ’00
Alumni on the Road
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On May 24, the Pittsburgh alumni chapter gathered at Ibiza Tapas &
Wine Bar on East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, Pa., hosted by Wendy
Clayton-Gonzalez (’85); Marianne (Kutch) Karlovich (’85);
Peggy (Norris) Frye (’67); and Maryann Hibbs (’86). Alumni
mixed, mingled, and reunited with friends. Alumni and friends
who are interested in learning more about the Pittsburgh
chapter’s upcoming events are encouraged to e-mail
Peggy Frye at PeggyLfrye@yahoo.com.

Jane France ’71 And Chris Allison
Establish Entrepreneurial Endowment
giving
Jane France (’71) never forgot her years at Clarion and is establishing
an endowment with her husband, Chris Allison, which will help her alma
mater meet the challenges of the future.
“Chris and I want our gift to Clarion to be used where the need is
greatest,” said France. We were cautious about being too specific about
where the funds should be used, that way we are assured that those closest
to the university can see where the greatest impact can be.”
The new endowment will support the creation of new entrepreneurial
programs and projects by providing seed or matching money. Eligible
programs and projects are those that would ultimately provide benefit to
Clarion University through endeavors including, but not limited to, the
acquisition of resources, building projects, research, or the enhancement of
teaching.
France majored in mathematics at Clarion, but all of her electives
during her last two years were in business. Both fields helped when she was
accepted after graduation at the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School Endowment Funds Ensure Future Support
of Business. She earned a tuition fellowship and received her MBA in
1973.
Endowment funds are those funds which ensure the future of the Foundation's programs
Accepting a job in Mellon Bank’s Management Training Program, Jane
in support of Clarion University. Endowment funds are created through provisions by the donor
went on to a 22-year career at Mellon, working in finance, operations and
capital markets. Retiring in 1995 as executive that vice president the assets of the are capital to be invested. Only the earned interest can be expended for the purpose
markets department, Jane is an active volunteer forwith which numerous the groups. gift endowment was established. In addition to providing beneficial program
“My career at Mellon really helped me see support many facets to of the the University, business endowments offer the opportunity for a donor to provide recognition or
world,” said France. “I also had a brief stint with memorialize Commodity an Trading individual or family.
Chris Allison and Jane France ’71
Advisor, a much smaller firm, where I was essentially the office manager.
I really learned what it meant to “do it all” because we had only 13
employees in the firm.”
The Foundation is charged “My with time at certain Clarion, though responsibilities it seems so long for ago, the helped management me establish and
Allison is the retired chairman and CEO investment of Tollgrade, Inc. ofDuring endowment his tenure, funds. friendships The endowment that I still cherish funds today,” aresaid managed France. “My professionally best friend, Janet (Steiner) by PNC
Tollgrade was voted one of the best small companies Advisors in America and commonfund. on more that one TheZidansek, financeis committee someone I met of when thewe Foundation's were freshmen living board at Forest of directors Manor. She sets
occasion by Forbes and Fortune, as well as by investment Industry Week, policy Business and 2.0, monitors and the was fund a math manager's major, too. We performance joined the same continuously.
sorority (Zeta Tau Alpha) and just
Bloomberg Personal Finance.
never let ourselves get out of touch. She now lives in Michigan.”
France has fond memories of her years at Clarion and still keeps in touch with
friends she made as a student.
Currently interest for spending is paid at the rate of four percent (4%) annually. At the
4% spending rate, a $25,000 endowed gift generates sufficient resources to provide $1,000
annually in support of scholarships, loans, lectures, programming in the fine and performing arts
or enrichment of the academic areas. Prior to 2003 the spending rate was paid at 5% annually.
Endowment Funds Ensure Future Support
Endowment funds are those funds which ensure the The future Foundation of the Clarion utilizes University 1% Foundation, annuallyInc.’s to programs cover operating support of expenses Clarion University. related Endowment to managing
funds are created through provisions by the donor the fund. that the assets Earnings are to be ininvested. excess Only ofthe the earned established interest can be spending expended for rate the purpose plus the for which one the percent gift (1%)
endowment was established. In addition to providing management beneficial fee program shall support be reinvested to the university, proportionally endowments offer to the the principal opportunity of for each a donor fund. to provide Thisrecognition
provision
or memorialize an individual or family.
The Foundation is charged
for growth of the endowment principal assures a future benefit to the university community that
with certain responsibilities for the is intended through the establishment of endowment funds.
management and investment of
Endowment Returns
endowment funds. The endowment funds
Endowment Returns
are managed professionally by PNC
Advisors and commonfund. The finance
committee of the Foundation’s board
of directors sets investment policy and
Fiscal Year
Initial Gift
Total Return 5% Spending 1% Mgt Fee
Return to
Principal
Year End
Principal
$25,000
monitors the fund manager’s performance
1995/1996 14.80% $1,250 $250 8.80% $27,200
1996/1997 20.20% $1,360 $272 14.20% $31,062
continuously.
1997/1998 19.18% $1,553 $311 13.18% $35,156
Currently, interest for spending is paid
1998/1999 14.06% $1,758 $352 8.06% $37,990
at the rate of four percent (4%) annually.
1999/2000 9.99% $1,900 $380 3.99% $39,506
At the 4% spending rate, a $25,000
2000/2001 ( 7.25%) $1,975 $395 (13.25%) $34,271
endowed gift generates sufficient resources
2001/2002 (10.28%) $1,714 $343 (16.28%) $28,692
to provide $1,000 annually in support of
scholarships, loans, lectures, programming
in the fine and performing arts, or
2002/2003 2.72% $1,435
4% Spending
$287 (3.28%) $27,751
enrichment of the academic areas. Prior
2003/2004 13.87% $1,110 $278 8.87% $30,212
2004/2005 7.10% $1,208 $302 2.10% $30,847
to 2003, the spending rate was paid at five
percent annually.
The Foundation utilizes one percent
annually to cover operating expenses
At the present time, endowment funds exceed $14 million and comprise approximately
25% of the Foundation's assets. Interest generated by the total endowment for the coming year
related to managing the fund. Earnings in will provide nearly $560,000 in support of University programs.
excess of the established spending rate plus the one percent (1%) management fee are reinvested proportionally to the principal of each fund. The provision for growth of
the endowment principal assures a future benefit to the university community that is intended through the establishment of endowment funds.
At the present time, endowment funds exceed $14 While million and thecomprise Foundation approximately accepts 25 percent gifts of of the any Foundation’s size to an assets. already Interest generated established by the endowment,
total
endowment for the coming year will provide there nearly $560,000 is policy in support concerning of university theprograms.
establishment of a new restricted or named endowment.
While the Foundation accepts gifts of any Currently, size to an already a named established endowment, can there beis policy created concerning with athe one establishment time gift of a $10,000. new restricted Asor of named January 1,
endowment. Currently, a named endowment 2007 can be the created minimum with a one-time amount gift of required $10,000. As will of January increase 1, 2007, to $25,000. the minimum Gifts amount may required be made will increase cash to or
$25,000. Gifts may be made in cash or through through other vehicles othersuch vehicles, as securities, suchin-kind as securities, property, or planned in-kindgifts property, including or bequests, planned trusts, gifts annuities, including and insurance bequests,
policies.
trusts, annuities and insurance policies.
For additional information on how to establish a permanent endowment fund, please contact the Clarion
University Foundation, Inc., Clarion, PA 16214, call 814-393-2572 or e-mail us at giving@clarion.edu.
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Friends Of NASA Pioneer
Ensure Legacy Through Clarion
CLARION AND BEYOND
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The legacy of the inventor of the Doppler radar system continues to benefit
physics students at Clarion University and his many friends have pledged a
leadership gift for the new Science and Technology Center.
How does a person born in Vienna, Austria in 1915 with no connection to
Clarion become a benefactor of the science program at Clarion University
Karl Sendler (1915-2001), a NASA pioneer and holder of the Doppler
patent, was a close, personal friend of Ray Ganoe ’64. The two developed a
friendship through their business relationships in the Merritt Island, Fla., area.
“About two years prior to his death, Karl asked me to become the executor
of his estate, The Sendler Family Trust. Not having any close relatives, he
instructed me to make charitable contributions to deserving organizations and
support educational institutions, along with activities representing his faith.
The choices were left to me,” wrote Dr. H.P. Bruckner in remarks prepared for
a recent dinner in honor of Sendler hosted by Ganoe in Merrit Island.
“In the lengthy and difficult process of identifying potential recipients Ray
told me about Clarion University and endowment possibilities,” continued
Bruckner. “I contacted the university
and, after a number of discussions
the Physics Department, was
chosen by the university to be the
recipient of the endowment. In
December 2001, the Karl and Inge
Sendler Memorial Scholarship
was established. Through this
action, young people interested in
technology can be helped to purse
heir goals on a perpetual basis.
“I owe thanks to Ray for
pointing me to Clarion University
and to the university’s executives
for so capably managing the
endowment. The decision to
choose Clarion University surely
was among the best I made in the
process of trying to live up to Karl’s
KARL SENDLER
expectations.”
alumni spotlight
Smiley Named
Vice President
Michael Smiley (’80) was named the vice
president of account services for Papa Advertising.
He will be responsible for leading the agency’s client
support initiatives in business development, marketing
communications, and public relations. He has worked
as a marketing consultant for the firm since 2000.
He has led the marketing departments at Hamot
Health Foundation, Western Reserve Care System,
and St. Elizabeth Medical Center. He has received
nearly 50 national awards for excellence in marketing
and advertising. He is a member of the Erie Downtown
Rotary and past president of the Erie Advertising Club.
In addition, Smiley has served a number of
community organizations including: Asbury Woods
Nature Center, Erie Center on Health and Aging, Erie
Youth Soccer Association, French Creek Council Boy
Scouts, Millcreek Youth Athletic Association, Our Lady
of Peace Parish, Sales and Marketing Executives of
Erie, and United Way of Erie.
Smiley resides in Erie, Pa., with his wife, Cindy
(Bennardo ’79), and children, Kristen and Sean.
Close to 50 of
Karl’s closest friends
and professional
colleagues attended
the dinner that raised
nearly $15,000 in
additional support for
the scholarship. The
group of loyal friend
also took the first steps
in making a leadership
gift for campaign
for the new Clarion
University Science and
Technology Center.
Sendler was
born and educated
in Vienna, Austria.
He was part of a
German team of
scientists working
on the V-2 rocket
in Peenemuende
when the U.S. Army
captured him. He
was part of a group
of scientists then
brought to the
United States to
President Joseph Grunenwald
and Ray Ganoe
work on a new vehicle, the “Redstone” Intermediate Rangel Ballistic missile.
Becoming a citizen in 1947, Sendler was there when NASA was established
in 1954, and the German group was transferred and relocated to the Marshall
Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala. Sendler went on to have a distinguished
career at NASA and retired in 1974 as director of information systems.
News From The
Spring Phonathon
Thanks so much
to all who helped
contribute to the
Clarion University
Spring Phonathon.
Each semester, current
Clarion University
students contact
alumni to provide
them an opportunity
to support the
university. This
semester, $101,545
was raised toward
academic departments
and the new Science
and Technology
Center. That brings
the fiscal year total to $272,060.
What’s new at the phonathon Students worked this semester on calling
projects for Career Services and Admissions. We also participated in a special
project for Honors and Debate. If you didn’t receive a letter or a call, please
contact us if you are interested in supporting the endeavor.
Students also endeavored to improve the number of pledges fulfilled by credit
cards. Gifts fulfilled using a credit card are like a second gift to Clarion because it
reduces mailing costs and the funds are available for use immediately. Due to the
students’ efforts, the number of pledges fulfilled by credit cards almost doubled
from last spring!
To donate to the Clarion University Annual Fund, send a check made payable
to the Clarion University Foundation, Inc., 840 Wood Street, Clarion, PA 16214,
or call 814-393-2075 to use MasterCard or Visa.

Clarion University
Golden Eagles
EXTRAVAGANZA
Extravaganza
The first year of the Golden
Eagle Scholars Extravaganza
was a success by bringing
over 150 members of the
Clarion family together to
raise awareness and financial
support for scholarships at
Clarion University.
“During the past eight years,
special event fundraising
efforts at Clarion University
have garnered over $400,000,”
said Anna Kriebel, annual funds
officer. “We are happy to add
more than $20,000 from this
first- time event which included
a reverse raffle, live auction,
basket draw, and performances
by the Clarion University
Theatre Department and jazz
band Catro.”
Last year, the Clarion
University Foundation, Inc.
awarded Clarion University
students more than 707
scholarships worth over
$931,188.
All proceeds from the
extravaganza will be added
to the Alumni Association
endowment. Each year,
scholarships from the
endowment are awarded to
Clarion University students
to recognize achievement,
athleticism, and leadership
qualities. Endowments are vital
to the university as they provide
perpetual scholarship support
for generations to come.
The committee is already
planning for the 2007 event.
Additional photos and details
are available at http://www.
clarion.edu/alumni.
Scholarship information is also available at:
http://www.clarion.edu/admiss/scholarships.shtml.
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CLARION AND BEYOND
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Clarion Alumni Board of Directors, front from left: Lois Linnan, president; Richard
Malacarne, vice president; second row from left: David Reed, Eagle Ambassador
president; Frank Rocco, Rose Neiswonger, Gus Johnson, Chris Spencer, Wendy
Clayton-Gonzalez, John Pulver; and back Row: Don Reno, Terri Wood, Leif
Logue, Fred Port, Sam Farmerie, Andy Restauri, and Steven Riffici.
Sounding The Clarion Call To All Alumni
Longtime Clarion University Alumni Association Board member Larry
Jamison (’87) authored the following request to all alumni:
I want to offer the alumni of Clarion University an opportunity. Some
travel may be involved, various meetings to attend, committee work, the pay
is lousy, BUT it’s one of the most rewarding things you can do for your alma
mater.
The Clarion University Alumni Association Board of Directors is
searching for new members. With a 25-member board designed around twoyear
renewable terms, we have built a board that changes but keeps enough
member stability to be a force within the Clarion University community. The
members are a diverse group of individuals ranging from new graduates to
those who graduated 50-plus years ago. The commonality we all share is our
love and pride for Clarion University.
The board is charged with helping direct Homecoming, Alumni
Day, the Distinguished Awards Banquet, and scholarship programs. The
administration looks to the board for input on the direction of the university
and we make life at Clarion (and beyond) better for our alumni.
This is your chance to give back to Clarion. If you are unable to commit
to full board membership, serving on one of our committees would also be
helpful. Please consider using your time, talents, and resources by becoming
a member of the Clarion University Alumni Board of Directors. For further
information, please contact Theresa Martin, director of alumni relations, at
814-393-2572.
Fatal Accident Reconnects Clarion Graduates
It was a situation no one could anticipate.
Maundy Thursday, April 13, 2006, a piece of equipment being towed by a dump
truck broke free and crossed the center line of Route 8 in Richland, Pa., slamming
into a minivan. Killed in the accident was Spencer Morrison (’92) and two of
his four-year-old triplets, Alaina and Garret. The third child, Ethan, survived the
accident.
Spencer was married to Nicole (Danylo ’92). The couple had waited years to
have children. Following the arrival of the triplets, Spencer, a social studies teacher in
the Beaver School District, and Nicole, an elementary teacher in the North Allegheny
School District, both took one-year sabbaticals to stay home with the children.
Among those hearing about the accident on television the next day, when the
victims were identified, was Rev. Thomas Burke (’92), a Roman Catholic priest
assigned to St. Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh, Pa., and a friend of the couple since their
days at Clarion University.
“My heart dropped when I heard,” said Burke. “Ethan had been taken to
Children’s Hospital, within walking distance of my location. I went to the hospital
and met Spencer’s father and brother in the waiting room. Nicole arrived later and we
reconnected again.”
It was the third reconnection for the Clarion graduates. Burke was a resident
assistant in Campbell Hall, where Nicole Danylo resided. Spencer lived in Forest
Manor and, off-campus, and although he was a Beaver County resident, just like
Nicole, the two of them never met until they took a class together as juniors. A
romance leading to marriage followed that meeting.
Spencer pitched for the Clarion University baseball team in 1990 and 1991. He
appeared in 24 games, starting 21, and hurled 17 complete games while compiling a
10-11 record. His E.R.A. was 2.64 in 1990 and 2.05 in 1991.
“As a baseball player, I couldn’t have asked for more,” said Spencer’s baseball coach
at Clarion, Rich Herman. “He strived for perfection every day he came to practice
and he expected the same from his teammates. He was proud to be a team captain,
prided himself on being a gutty competitor, and was a true leader on and off the
field. He was both liked and respected by his teammates and was probably the best
conditioned athlete I coached here at Clarion. He set the modern day record for
innings pitched in a single season and innings over a two-year period. He flat out
wanted the baseball.
“As a person, he was simply the best. He’s the type of person a father wants for a
son, or the guy you want your daughter to marry. That’s how much respect I have for
him. He’s a one of a kind.”
Burke, who was from Pittsburgh, earned a communication degree at Clarion
because he wanted to go into broadcasting. He was a disc jockey at
Alumni Association Presents Scolarships
The Clarion University Alumni Association announced the presentation of
scholarships:
Clarion University Alumni Association Scholarships and Leadership Awards:
Several Alumni Association Scholarships, plus eight Leadership Awards are awarded.
At least two of the Leadership Awards are reserved for children of Clarion University
alumni. Special consideration is given to participants in the University’s Eagle
Ambassadors program for one scholarship and three leadership awards.
The awards are open to full-time undergraduate students who will have
completed at least 30 credit hours at Clarion University. The selection criteria
include: a 3.0 or better cumulative GPA, community service, service to Clarion
University, letters of recommendation and financial need.
Recipients of the award include: Sheena Gruver of Mayport, Pa., Annie Bria of
Aspinwall, Pa., Cherie Pence of Fairmount City, Pa., Diane Lloyd of Smicksburg,
Pa., Kristen Healey of West Mifflin, Pa., Brittany Ochs of Leeper, Pa., Shannon
Baker of Hermitage, Pa., Thomas McMeekin IV of Butler, Pa., Kelly Devlin of
York, Pa., and Lindsey Wommer of Millersburg, Pa.
Ross Rankin and Family Graduate Scholarships: The scholarships are open to
full- and part-time graduate students who will have completed as least nine graduate
credit hours at Clarion University. Part-time students must be enrolled for at least
six credits during the semester the funds will be used. Graduate students must
currently be enrolled in one of Clarion University’s graduate programs and must have
completed nine graduate credit hours by the time of application. Students must be in
good academic standing with at least a 3.0 QPA in their program. Applicants for the
scholarship must state their scholarly goals and show their service to the University
and community at large.
Three graduate students Brett Berquist of Massilon, Ohio, Kathleen Ludwig, of
St. Louis, Mo., and Mary Terwilliger (’94 and ’96) of Titusville, Pa., were awarded
the scholarships.
The scholarship is named for Ross Rankin, his son, Gary, and grandson, Dan, in
honor of their volunteer service to Clarion University.
Newman Alumni Reception
Newman Association Alumni members are meeting at an open house at Clarion
Campus Ministries from 9 a.m.-noon on the Saturday of Homecoming, Oct. 7.
The new facility is open to all members of the university community and supports
the religious needs of any Clarion University student or staff member. It is also the
Newman Center for Clarion University.
Located at 60 Greenville Ave., across from the Peirce parking lot and Tippin
Gym, the center is on the way to the alumni reception in the Hart Chapel parking
lot as well as the parade. Visitors can meet with past Newman members, view
historical photos, and enjoy light refreshments. All are welcome to attend.
WCUC, served on Interhall Council, was a tour guide for the admissions office,
and participated in Newman Center activities.
“Clarion is very dear to my heart,” said Burke. “I got a good education. I like
to stay in touch with my classmates.”
Following graduation Burke worked as an admissions counselor for Triangle
Tech in Pittsburgh for one year before joining the Greater Pittsburgh Council
of the Boy Scouts of America as a district director for marketing and public
relations. Following a scout sign-up session at a church, he spent a long time
talking with the local priest, who encouraged him to enter ministry.
Burke started in Fall 1995 at St. Paul’s Seminary, followed by two years
at Duquesne University, and four years at St. Vincent Seminary in Latrobe,
Pa., before being ordained in May 2001. The Morrison’s triplets were born in
December of the same year.
The trio crossed paths for a second time in 1997 while Burke was completing
an internship at St. Ferdinand’s Church in Cranberry, Pa., where the newlywed
Morrisons were living. Burke recalls them sharing their Clarion stories again.
They separated again when Burke was assigned to St. Paul Cathedral and a
reconfiguration placed the Morrisons in the St. Killian parish in Mars, Pa. Then
came the accident.
“Nicole is a very strong and faith-filled woman,” evaluated Burke. “She is very
devoted to Ethan, who had to undergo reconstructive surgery on his face and had
his leg in a cast. I visited Ethan weekly at the hospital during the month he was
there. He is expected to fully recover from the injuries.”
The funeral was difficult for Burke, who concelebrated.
“It was one of the hardest funerals I ever witnessed,” he said. “The mass was
held in the Mars High School Auditorium with over 750 people in attendance,
many of them Spencer’s students from Beaver Middle School. Although I go to
the hospital daily and conduct funerals, this was different, they were my friends,
and it hit me personally.”
During the days between the accident and the funeral, Burke became the
unofficial family spokesman to the Pittsburgh media, which covered the story
extensively. “All of the TV network and newspaper reporters were very good and
compassionate,” he said. “It was a story that touched the whole community and
the family received cards from throughout the United States.
If there is anything positive to come from the accident Burke said it is
increased safety awareness issues. Free safety checks were offered for towing
vehicles and traffic safety awareness increased.
“In this tragic situation it was amazing how our Clarion connection brought
us back together,” concluded Burke.

Aharrah’s Complete Sixth Annuity
Dr. Ernest (’49) and Peggy (Behringer ’49) Aharrah have completed their
sixth charity gift annuity with the Clarion University Foundation Inc.
“This is a way to use our money to benefit ourselves now and to give to the
university early what we will give them as beneficiaries of our will,” said Ernie.
“When I worked at the Clarion Alumni Office in the mid 1960s, I met with vice
president of development for the University of Pittsburgh. They were just starting
to utilize an annuity as a form of retirement income. I was interested in this idea
and pushed it with the Foundation committee as a way to increase Foundation
income.”
A charitable gift annuity is an excellent option when a reasonable income
from investments is difficult to achieve. It is a special arrangement that can be
offered only by charitable organizations such as Clarion University Foundation,
Inc. A charitable gift annuity can: provide a guaranteed income for life for one
or two people, generate a rate of return significantly greater than traditional
fixed income investments, provide a charitable tax deduction when itemizing
your income taxes, and support Clarion’s mission to provide the best possible
education for its students.
In exchange for an irrevocable gift of cash or securities valued at $5,000 or
greater, Clarion University Foundation, Inc. guarantees to pay the donor, and a
second beneficiary if the donor wishes, a predetermined annual income for life.
The amount of income is determined by the age of the beneficiaries receiving
the income. This income usually begins when the annuity is established but may
be arranged to begin at a predetermined date in the future. When the annuity
no longer pays income, after the lifetime of the beneficiaries, the gift is used by
Clarion as designated to a fund or program within the Foundation.
A portion of each annuity payment is tax free and will remain tax free for
a certain number of years in accordance with IRS tables. When appreciated
securities are donated rather than cash the tax free portion is reduced, however
the capital gains tax on the appreciation is also reduced.
“The first of our six annuities were created with appreciated stock,” said Ernie.
“We avoided paying income tax on the appreciated value and it generated some
income for us. The last four are annual investments where we delayed payment
until the following year.”
The Aharrah’s also like the ability to designate the gift portion of their
annuities. One of the annuities was designated to the Class of 1949 Scholarship
Endowment to honor their classmates. They have designed other annuities for
Foundation projects such as the Advancement Center and Reinhard Villages.
“We think
it is a good
income source,”
said Ernie.
“The returns
are equal to or
better than our
stock market
investments.
The percentage
the annuity
returns remains
constant for the
lifetime of the
individual.”
Charitable
gift annuity
funds are
managed along
with Clarion’s
endowment
funds by PNC
Advisors.
Annuity
payments
are paid
quarterly Dr. Ernest (’49) and Peggy (Behringer ’49) Aharah
directly to
the beneficiary or to a deposit account of their choice. The beneficiary receives
an IRS Form 1099-R for preparation of his/her personal income tax return at the
calendar year end.
For information on annuities contact Carol Roth at 814-393-2572 or croth@
clarion.edu. For information and to view various annuity example tables, visit
http://www.clarion.edu/foundation/ and click on Giving to Clarion.
The Aharrah’s are long-time supporters of Clarion University’s charitable
endeavors. They also established the Cheri Aharrah Reid Memorial Scholarship in
memory of their daughter, which is awarded by the department of theatre.
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Homecoming
2006 Schedule
Saturday, October 7, 2006
Alumni Parade Reception-Hart Chapel Parking Lot,
10 a.m.-Noon. RSVPs are appreciated!
Autumn Leaf Festival Parade-Noon
Homecoming Football Game-Clarion vs. Cheyney, 2 p.m.
Clarion University Alumni Reception-Clarion VFW, 603
Liberty Street, 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Black Student Union Reunion-October 6-8
For detailed listing of events, times, locations, or to register,
call Angela Groom-Brown (’80) at 301-292-6105, or e-
mail lashonlashon@earthlink.net
Please note: If you make reservations you will receive a parking permit for Saturday,
October 7, as part of your confirmation packet. That does not guarantee you a place to
park; it will be first-come, first-served. For information, call 814-393-2572, or e-mail
alumni@clarion.edu.
Thanks to Our
Sponsors
Major Sponsor
Microtel Inn
& Suites
Diane Habjan ’89
Blue
Sponsor-
Jostens
Chartwells
Additional Sponsors-
AVI Food Systems, Inc.
FREE Alumni pass to the Student Recreation Center
on the Friday before the Homecoming game. We are
open special hours 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Just sign in at the
front desk and put the year in which you graduated.
We will have limited hours on Homecoming day
(Saturday) and Sunday hours will be posted on the
door or answering machine (814-393-1667). Courts
are also available for tennis, basketball, and volleyball.
Please check out the events calender on the Web
at www.clarion.edu/alumni for information on
various alumni group activities that may be of
interest, such as Greek reunions, sports reunions,
department activities, etc.
Clarion University Alumni Homecoming
Reservation Form-Saturday Oct. 7, 2006
Name: ______________________________________ Class:______________________
Address:_ _______________________________________________________________
City/State/ Zip: __________________________________________________________
Phone:______________________________________ E-mail:_ ____________________
Financial support to help defray the costs of Homecoming events would be
appreciated. Donation: $______________________
Number attending Alumni Parade Reception:_______________________________
Number of football tickets @ $9 each:______________________________________
Method of Payment:
o Enclosed is my check made payable to: Clarion University Foundation, Inc.
o Please charge my gift to the following credit card: Visa MasterCard
Account Number ————/————/————/————
Exp. Date____________
Authorized Signature_____________________________________________________