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Music atWalshHitting13The shineof instruments,a flash of color, theprecision of the march as thedrums roll…there’s almostnothing more exciting thanwatching, and listening to, amarching band take the fieldbefore a football game.But it takes a lot of hard work and initiativeon the part of many people to bring thatshow to the field.“Marching bands have long been synonymouswith college football,” said Dr. BrittCooper, Director of Fine & Performing Arts.“We have long, wanted to bring thatpageantry, that excitement, and thattradition to Walsh University.”For the first time in Walsh history, Cavalierfans will be treated to a fully outfittedmarching band. The Walsh UniversityMarching Band will make its historic debutin Fall 2011. But the real excitement comesfrom knowing that the creation of a newmarching band is just one addition in agrowing Walsh musical arts division.The tradition of the school marching bandhas been associated with the tradition ofcolleges and universities since the early1900’s, when fans were entertained by thefirst modern halftime show presented bythe University of Illinois at a football gameagainst the University of Chicago.The Walsh Marching Band will develop asit transitions from this year’s basketball PepBand to a Stand Band for football games inFall 2010, with the goal to have a full scalemarching band on the field for footballgames in Fall 2011. Future plans include thecreation of a concert band and jazz band forformal musical concerts.“From a practical standpoint, developing amarching band program is another wayto positively impact retention andrecruitment efforts,” said Dr. Cooper.“For our students, it enhances the collegiateexperience by bringing pride and energyto sporting and special events. A strongmarching band is truly the heartbeat ofany university.”The Cavalier Pride Pep Band has beenentertaining the crowd at both men’s andwomen’s Cavalier basketball games sinceNovember. Under the leadership of parttimedirector Mark Zartman, the bandhas drawn rave reviews from fans alreadythrilled with the Cavs new home arena inthe Cecchini Center.“The overall feedback from our fans thisseason has been extremely positive,” saidDale Howard, Athletic Director. “We havebeen working really hard to create theultimate ‘game day experience’ for our studentsand fans. The addition of a quality pepband, coupled with the championship playof our men’s and women’s teams, makes thisone of the best venues in the area.”

a High NotePlans for the bandbegan in the fall of2009 with a searchfor a part-time directorto begin the necessarygroundwork in developinga successfulprogram. MarkMark Zartman Zartman was among50 applicants interested in the position.He brings to Walsh decades of experiencein cultivating and leading a successfulmarching band. He has held the positionof Director of Hudson High School’s wellknown marching band for the last 22 years.“A marching band is something we havealways wanted for Walsh,” said Dr. Cooper.“The expense of outfitting band memberswith uniforms and instruments has been adeterrent in the past. Fortunately, we havethe generous support from patrons suchas Gerald Pellegrino and Pellegrino MusicCenter to help offset the costs associatedwith securing the necessary equipment.”The Walsh Marching Band will play athome football games and at various Walshand community events. The band willperform contemporary and classic rock,jazz, Latin, and traditional band music.There will be new music and drill forevery home game. The time commitmentwill be minimal though forinterested students compared to manyhigh school programs. There will be acamp prior to the start of school in the falland then 2-3 evening rehearsals each weekafter most classes are over.“I’m excited to see a marching band hereat Walsh,” said student Thomas Williams,current Sousaphone player for the Walshpep band member and member of theWalsh Chorale and Chamber Singers.“I know a lot of prospective studentswho love music will take advantage of theopportunity, not only to give of their talent,but to enhance the spirit of the University.It will be a great way for students to getinvolved, build friendships, and showcasetheir abilities as leaders and musicians.”There will also be a limited number ofscholarships to entering freshmen wishingto participate in the Walsh UniversityMarching Band.walsh timesinter 2010

For Dr.Britt Cooperthe addition is only oneof many that he has helped to spearheadin the growing Music Division. “Walsh is aliberal arts institution,” said Dr. Cooper.“What that means is that we provide studentswith the general knowledge necessary tosucceed in a diverse society. Music studyprovides a foundation that enriches theliberal arts studies.”Dr. Cooper was hired in 2003 to replaceretiring music department chair DorothyLing. The position was expanded to aChoral Director and Dr. Cooper launchedthe first Walsh University Chorale of 15members. Within a year the Chorale grewto 43 members and performed for the firsttime with the Canton Symphony Orchestraand conducted a tour of Washington DC,which included a performance in the NationalBasilica. Today, the Walsh University Choraleis a large choir of 70 voices. Musically, theensemble embraces the spiritual heritage ofchoral singing while also performing secularworks of the highest quality.In addition to the Chorale, Dr. Cooperformed The Walsh Chamber Singers in2008. This small select ensemble drawnfrom the Walsh University Chorale isconsidered a travel choir and performedfor an estimated 1,200 people in threestates during their May 2009 concert tourthrough Indiana, Ohio and Illinois.During the four days, the group stoppedin South Bend, Indiana, and performedimpromptu in the extraordinary Basilica ofthe Sacred Heart at the University of NotreDame with Father Peter Rocca in attendance.The Chamber Singers also sang at Mass atSt. Peter’s in the Chicago Loop for over 350congregants. The singers performed at St.Pius X in Granger, for approximately 700people before concluding the trip with aMass performance in Toledo for the Sistersof Notre Dame and approximately onehundred people.15“In addition to being a wonderful performanceexperience for our students, thetrip fulfilled the ambassadorial role of theensemble,” said Dr. Cooper. “Our trip inMay served as an incredible conclusionto a successful year.”This year, the Walsh University Choraleexpanded their annual Christmas Concertperformances with an additional date inDecember in the Our Lady of PerpetualHelp Chapel. Both performances wereconsidered “sold-out” though free to thecommunity and included members of theCanton Symphony Orchestra providinginstrumental accompaniment. In addition,the Walsh Chamber Singers toured locallyfor several Christmas Concerts that includedOur Lady of Peace Catholic Church inCanton as well as several assisted-livingcommunities. The Stark Community Chorussponsored by Walsh University also gaveChristmas performances at Zion LutheranChurch in downtown Canton.The Music Department at Walsh has alsodeveloped academically with the newaddition of a minor degree program nowavailable to those students whose interestsinclude a more in-depth education in themusical arts. This spring’s commencementwill include the first graduates with a minorin music from Walsh University. Generaleducation courses in music have also beenexpanded since 2003 to include the Historyof Rock, History of Blues & Jazz andAmerican Musical Theatre.Under Dr. Cooper's direction, the Choralprograms at Walsh will extend their musicalmission beyond campus and performthroughout the United States, with internationaltours tentatively scheduled for 2010and 2011. The year will conclude on a highnote with the Chamber Singers completingtheir first international tour with performancesin Montreal, Quebec. Future plansare in the works for the group to travel toWalsh’s Rome Campus in Italy in May2011 and several musicals in conjunctionwith Walsh’s Genesius Players.Dr. Britt CooperDr. Britt Cooper has a M.M. in ChoralConducting from the University of Alabamaand a D.M.A. in Choral Conducting fromthe University of South Carolina. He directsthree choral ensembles: the Walsh UniversityChorale, the Walsh Chamber Singers, andthe Stark Community Chorus Sponsored byWalsh University. Through his career, Dr.Cooper has also directed collegiate choirsin Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee.He is a member of the American ChoralDirectors Association and won Second Placein their National Graduate ConductingCompetition in 2003.

Theodore and Marilyn StultsGivingWith a personal touchWhen Walsh University launched the 50thAnniversary Scholarship Program Theodore(Ted) and Marilyn Stults were among thefirst to become involved. They establishednot just one endowed scholarship, but three.Each endowed scholarship was created toembody their own life pursuits – Nursing,Business and the Arts.It is Walsh’s emphasis on personal relationships,ethics and theology that are among the reasonsthe Stults choose to support Walsh with theirtime and generosity each year.“When we found an opportunity to givein a way that was also very personal to ourown interests, we immediately felt this wassomething we wanted to do,” said Ted.“We were drawn to the fact that we couldactually choose where the money would beused and that we could help those studentswho might not have the funds necessary topursue their own career goals.”Marilyn Stults graduated from the MercySchool of Nursing in 1960 just before theprogram merged with Walsh. She credits theinfluence of her mother, Mary Franz, for herown career path and for her motivation toendow a scholarship for students in nursingat Walsh.“My mother was a 1936 graduate of Mercyherself, and eventually she earned her master’sdegree. She was also a nursing instructorand inspired so many students, includingmyself, to pursue their goals. I think it’sbecause of her that I’ve always had a strongdesire to help other nursing students. Infact, I was very touched to find that themother of our first scholarship recipient wassomeone my mom had taught!”It was Ted Stults's successful career in businessas President of Buckeye Feed Mills, Inc., thatprompted the second endowed scholarship tobe created for students in the MBA program.“I thought carefully about it. Most scholarshipsin business are awarded to undergraduatestudents. There just didn’t seem to be muchout there for those individuals who want tocontinue their education with a master’sdegree. Marilyn and I wanted to help removethat financial obstacle for young professionals.”The third scholarship was something thatthey both felt compelled to create. Ted andMarilyn grew up in Massillon and attendedWashington High School together. Theyofficially met in the Tiger Swing Band butdidn’t begin dating seriously until 6 yearslater. They have a strong connection toMassillon and have continued to supportthe community by their involvement inmany organizations including the MassillonMuseum of Art. When they heard that Walshwas launching a new Museum Studies majorwith Massillon Museum curator and adjunctprofessor Alex Nicholis, they immediatelywanted to see it succeed. “We were excitedto get involved for three reasons,” said Ted.“One, it would help the University. Twoit would help the Massillon Museum, andthree, it would help students.”Their connection to Walsh University beganin the early 1990’s. It was Joseph Soehnlenwho first introduced Ted to Walsh in the early1990s. “He invited me to dinner one nightwith Walsh’s President Father Mucowski.I didn’t know much about Walsh, but Ithought the school sounded interesting,”said Ted. “After that, we just fell in love withWalsh.” Ted has served on Walsh’s AdvisoryBoard for over 17 years, including terms asVice Chairman and Chairman, and currentlyserves on Walsh’s Board of Directors.Marilyn is currently an active member ofthe Walsh University Women's Committee.“I was a 1960 graduate of Purdue Universityand I never met the President of the Universityuntil I walked across the stage for my diploma,”said Ted. “Marilyn and I both feel that Walshsuccessfully blends personal relationships,academia and the moral values that are oftenabsent in today’s higher education.”As Protestants, Ted and Marilyn like thatWalsh is a Catholic institution that is welcomingof all faiths. “We feel that Walsh isinclusive of the world. We are proud to be apart of Walsh’s growth over the past 17 yearsand, knowing that a little can go a long way,we can think of no better investment thanin the students attending Walsh University.”walsh timesinter 2010

HeritageThe Brother ThomasSocietyS. FarrellThe Brother Thomas S. Farrell Heritage Society was established to recognizethe permanent value of legacy gifts to Walsh University. This society is namedafter Walsh’s first president. Walsh honors alumni, friends, faculty and staffwho have demonstrated outstanding commitment to our institution by choosingto benefit the University through planned giving. Planned gifts include giftsthrough wills, charitable trusts, gift annuities, life insurance, endowed scholarshipsor other estate planning arrangements.Meet the MembersThe following is a list of those visionarieswho are part of the Heritage Society.Aultman HospitalBrother Damian Antaya †James V.(†) & Velia ArmogidaDr. Jeffrey ’84 & Ramona Austen Paul ArenaPaul J. & Barbara A. ’99 BarnhartRev. Dacian Barrette †Mr. & Mrs. William H. Belden, Jr.Brother Henri Bernier, FICDon & Ida Betzler †Mr. & Mrs. Dennis BieryBenjamin ‘00 & Michelle (Kolessar) ‘98 BieryCostas (†) & Kathleen BirisMrs. Edmund (Rachel) Blair †Brother Francis Blouin, FICWilliam (†) & Kathleen BrauchlerGary & Linda ByersDonald J. Caiazza ’67Edward & Henry Cain †Helen E. Carr †17Don ’72 and Paulette ’72 CasterLewis M. Cerreta †Gaetano Mattioli CecchiniLarry C. Clark ’72Arlan C. Climes †Donald R. & Pauline F. ColanerWilliam and Anna Jean CushwaMr. & Mrs. Thomas DeightonMr. & Mrs. Stephen DeubleBrother Conrad J. Dionne, FIC †John ‘69 & Marie DowlingMyron & Sandy DraperMr. & Mrs. James J. Dreussi †Edward P. & Jeannette Elum †C.A. Engler †Brother Robert A. Francoeur, FIC †Joan L. FrankPatrick GargolineKeith Gloeckl ‘72Larry & Suzanne GayeNeil & Marie GenshaftMr. & Mrs. (†) Ray W. GillmanMrs. Elizabeth V. Goering †Jack R. ’68 & Jeanne M. GravoTom & Theresa HannonBrother Edward Harrison, FICDr. Linton R. (†) & Betty Lou HonakerMr. & Mrs. Richard S. Hoover †Richard ’67 & Theresa ’74 JusseaumeMr. & Mrs. George A. Kallas †J. Sean Keenan ’64Harold (†) & Helen KehoeGerald L. (Skip) Koff, Ph.D.Aurelia & Sam (†) KrugliakAnne Krynock †Brother James LaCasse, FICBrother Florian Lafreniere, FIC †Philip & Judith LattavoMr. & Mrs. William LemmonBrother Ted Letendre, FIC ’67Sylvia Levie †Dr. Alan & Rae MandelFelix & Gerry Mansager †Mrs. Herbert E. MarkleyJoseph X. McCarthy ’67 †Georgia D. McWilliamsWilliam C. (†) & Jennifer MeierEstella Miller †

Mr. & Mrs. Paul J. Molnar †J.S.(†) & S.M. Muirhead-GouldThomas Needles ‘81 & FamilyJoseph & Elsie (†) NiamtuNorman NicolaMark ’70 & Bettina NugentRobert Stephens O’Brien & BettyWinzeler O’BrienMrs. Rita Palmer Osborne ’71Brother Ernest R. Paquet, FICGerald & Rebecca PellegrinoMichael Petrecca ‘82 & Heather Grant, MDDr. & Mrs. Howard Possner †Brother Joseph Power, FICLisabeth Printz †The Ramsburg GroupMark ’66 & Carol RattiFred R. & Joanne C. ReikowskyEdward J. (†) & Jewel M. SauserTom & Angela SchervishFrank & Jane SchirackBill & Barb SchiltzMr. & Mrs. George W. SeanorRuth W. Seeley †Dwight J. Shawk †Paul J. SigmundFred F. Silk †Dr. M. Herman SimsEarl StockertTed & Marilyn StultsGeorge N. Swallow †Charles & Nancy TyburskiBrother Roland Vigeant, FIC †Basil G. Violand ’68Corinne E. Volkman †Judy & Jerry WalshMr. & Mrs. John W. WaldmanWalsh University Residence LifeFern (†) & Ray (†) Welling †Peter Wilson ’76William K. & Lotte Wilson †Harold E. Ziegler, Jr.† = Indicates deceasedHeritage Society CommemoratedWalsh University recently commemorated the efforts of the Heritage Society when ithosted 60 guests at its annual Heritage Society Dinner on December 3, 2009, in TheBarrette Business and Community Center. The evening began with a cocktail hour andhor’s d’oeuvres as well as a blessing by Br. Marcel Sylvestre before the dinner.President Richard Jusseaume addressed the audience after dinner, announcing that withthe help of the Heritage Society Walsh University has obtained 30 new scholarships withhopes of reaching 50 by next year in honor of Walsh’s 50th anniversary. So far, Walshhas secured nearly $1.6 million with the 30 scholarships.A senior Corporate Communications and Marketing major and the first in her familyto attend college, Kate Lombardo addressed the guests on behalf of all Walsh students,thanking them for the generosity. Kate spoke about her own experiences with Walshand how vital student aid has been during her college career. A recipient of The Angelaand Tom Schervish Endowed Scholarship, Lombardo has been a summer orientationcoordinator and football team manager at Walsh. She is an Entrepreneurship Experienceparticipant and helped create the award-winning, student-run Cavs Crave SmoothieBusiness on campus. Currently, she is a member of the American Advertising Federationand is a marketing intern at The Karcher Group, a web development, hosting andmarketing firm in North Canton, Ohio.The evening also featured a performance from the Walsh University Chorale.For more information about the Heritage Society or to become a member, pleasecontact the Office of Gift Planning at (330) 490-7109.walsh timesinter 2010

ArtistsWalsh University Presents& Lecturers Seriese v e n t s c a l e n d a r s p r i n g 2 0 1 0E V E N T S F O R M A R C H 2 0 1 0March 14Violin ConcertDavid Ling of the Fort Wayne Symphony,featuring David’s sensitive and fluidmusicianshipBetzler Auditorium197:30 p.m.Cost: $6 Adults, FREE with Walsh I.D.March 19 & 2035th Annual Philosophy/TheologySymposium: “Evil, Sin, and Salvation”Friday, March 19A Christmas CarolAdapted by Cassandra Capocci; music bySteve Parsons; lyrics by John PopaFeaturing The Actors of Farinella’s Ghost:Melissa Day, Michael McDonald, BarryDuBois and John CapocciBetzler Auditorium8:00 p.m.FREESaturday, March 20Visiting Scholars:– John Hittinger, Ph.D., Professor ofPhilosophy, University of St. Thomas– Rev. Romanus Cessario, O.P., Professorof Theology, St. John’s SeminaryBetzler Auditorium9:00 a.m. – NoonFREEMarch 19, 20, 21, 25,26, 27Elton John’s AidaA time-travel love triangle that begins in amuseum exhibit and ends in retelling theVerdi opera set in ancient EgyptNorth Canton Playhouse/Hoover HighSchool Campus, 525 7th Street NW,North Canton8:00 p.m.Thursday-Saturday2:30 p.m. Sunday$12 adults, $6 childrenMarch 25Guadalupe Festival“The Story of Our Lady of Guadalupe”Presentation by Msgr. Eduardo Chavez,University of Mexico; concert by Dana Scallon,Irish singer/composer; Hispanic festival,optional Spanish mass, and CD signing—The Rosary of Guadalupe by Dana andMsgr. Chavez. Part of World Week at Walsh,March 22-27. Co-sponsored with greaterCanton area community groupsThe Cecchini Center5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.FREECall 330.490.7106March 28Choral Festival of Walsh Communityand Campus ChoirsDirected by Dr. Britt CooperA seasonal program featuring the Requiem ofJohn RutterBarrette Business and Community Center7:30 p.m.FREEOver the past 50 years, nearly tenthousand students have passedthrough the doors of Walsh Universitywith many memories. Some memorieshave become campus legends such asthe Great Pumpkin Heist, StumbleInn or "borrowing" cafeteria trays forsled riding. But some have becomepersonal life lessons that have helpedto shape our individual characters.As a part of our 50th anniversarycelebration, we are sharing with you50 of those stories.Visit www.walsh.edu/50storiesfor new stories in celebrationof our 50th Anniversary!

marriages1995Dana Allender married Noel Nicely on July17, 2009, at Cleveland Browns Stadium.Dana is employed by InfoCision ManagementCorporation. Noel is employed by BeaconPartners. The couple resides in Avon.2000David Wozniak married Carrie Majewski onJuly 21, 2009. David is employed by AkronGeneral Hospital as a physical therapist.Carrie is employed by Mayfield CitySchools in Highland Heights as a specialeducation teacher. They reside in Northfield.2006Steven DeArdo married Mindy Crock onJuly 24, 2009, in Rootstown. Steven isemployed as a teacher and coach at OurLady of Perpetual Help in Toledo. Mindy isthe director for the Little Sprouts Academyin Toledo. The couple resides in Toledo. 222006Cari Hussar was married to David Derheimeron August 15, 2009. Cari is employed byTuslaw Local Schools. David is employed byNetworking Technologies Inc., in Aurora.The couple now resides in Hartville.112008Ashley Gehring was married to James Conleyon June 27, 2009. Ashley is employed withWadsworth Local Schools and James isemployed with Waterloo Local Schools. Thecouple resides in Jackson Township.birth announcements1970Tim Danby and his wife, Michelle, areproud to announce the birth of their son,Tyler Ernest, on February 25, 2009. He waswelcomed by big sister Ciera Starr. The familyresides in Grand Prairie, Texas.1993Billy Conrad and his wife, Kelly, are proudto announce the birth of their children,Nate, Clay, and Autumn on January 4th,2006. Billy and Kelly reside in BrunswickHills, Ohio.1994Kathrine (Walsh) Ridel and her husband,Mark, announce the birth of their daughterJulia Elizabeth, on January 27, 2009. 31997Michael Fuller and his wife, Lindsay, are proudto announce the birth of their son, BriceDavid. He was born on September 16, 2009.1997Sherri (Starkey) Hummel and her husband,Darrick, are proud to announce the birth oftheir daughter Eva Nicole, on January 20,2009. The family resides in Berlin, Ohio.1997Erica (Joliat) Soehnlen and her husband,Michael, are proud to announce the birth oftheir son Jason Louis, on March, 21 2009.32000Frank Gant and his wife, Michelle, areproud to announce the birth of their daughter,Megan Elizabeth, on October 28, 2009.She was welcomed by big sister Olivia. Thefamily resides in Uniontown 442000Jason Gorham and his wife Jennifer areproud to announce the birth of their daughter,Jolie Della Mae, on April 30, 2009. 552000Julie (Sykeny) Tenney and her husband, David,are proud to announce the birth of their sonCharles Ward, November 7, 2008. He waswelcomed to the family by his older sister Megan.The family resides in Wadsworth, Ohio. 662000Christopher Walls and his wife, Lisa, areproud to announce the newest addition totheir family, Annalise Antoinette, on April2, 2009.walsh timesinter 2010

2001Janet (Grabe) Martin and her husband,Rob, announce the birth of their son, NoahChristopher, on February 19th, 2009. Thefamily currently resides in Northfield, Ohio.2004Alison (Westall) Mossey and her husband,Todd, announce the birth of their daughter,Laila Ann, on August 12, 2009.2005Amanda Boone and her husband, Corey,are proud to announce the birth of theirdaughter, Lillian Grace, on June 15, 2009.She was welcomed by big brother Marcus.The family resides in Hubbard Ohio. 72007Timothy Geabler and his wife, Colleen, areproud to announce the birth of their daughter,Emma Madison, on February 22, 2009.2008Bryan Hanlin and his wife, Nanette, areproud to announce the birth of their daughter,Allison Marie, on October 29, 2009. Shewas welcomed by big brother Drew. Thefamily resides in Barberton, Ohio.In Memoriam1975Jack Riley, age 55, of Staten Island, passedaway on October 29, 2009. He workedfor Hapag-Lloyd shipping company inManhattan and Staten Island. After tenyears he left Hapag-Lloyd and became abartender, tending bar for several tavernsalong Forest Avenue. For the past six years,he had worked as a bartender at the 1414Club, Port Richmond. He enjoyed playing217softball and coached in the WesterleighLittle Guys League. Jack was a huge sportsfan and enjoyed going to games and rootingfor the New York Yankees and Giants.1981Kathleen Reed, age 54,of Cleveland, passedaway on August 29, 2009.She was a dedicatedemployee of theCuyahoga CountyTreasurer's Officefor 28 years.1994Kellyann H. Blackburn, age 53, of Canton,passed away on November 21, 2009. Shewas a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Churchand taught at Regina Coeli Catholic Schoolin Alliance, St. Joseph’s in Massillon and St.James Catholic School in Waynesburg.Class Notes1970Tim Danby has been certified by the TexasSupreme Court as a private process serverand has established his own business,www.process-delievery.com.1990Robert Williams has registered as a full timestudent to get his PhD in Sociology at theUniversity of Birmingham in England. Hissupervisors are Dr. Alexander Smith and ProfessorJohn Holmwood. His research topic is “TheSociology of the Libertarian Party of Ohio.”1995Alyson Bachtel has accepted a position asthe Stark County Anti-Drug CoalitionCoordinator with the Mental Health andRecovery Services Board of Stark County.1996Rachael Chandler-Head has opened her ownState Farm Insurance Agency in Canton, Ohio.She opened the Agency on May 14, 2009.1999Melissa Smith was recently promoted tothe director of the Division of Nursing atAultman College of Nursing and HealthSciences. She is licensed as a registered nursein the State of Ohio and has held clinicalpositions with Aultman Hospital andGastroenterology Specialists of Canton.Melissa has also held positions within theAultman School of Nursing as a facultymember, assistant director and interimdirector of the Division of Nursing. Shecurrently resides in Plain Township.1992Patrice Fetzer has joined the Mental Healthand Recovery Services Board of StarkCounty as the Manager of Service Delivery.Fetzer comes to the MHRSB with over 17years in the social services field developingand implementing innovative programming,collaborations and system change to engageand empower individuals and families withmental, emotional, behavioral, and societalchallenges, much of it with a focus on theyouth and young adult populations. Forthe past nine years she was employed by theCommunity Services of Stark County whereshe served as their director of CommunityRelations and Initiatives. Prior to that Fetzerwas with the Child and Adolescent ServiceCenter for seven years as a case manager.She is a licensed independent social worker.Most recently she has co-authored a positionpaper for the Ohio Department of MentalHealth titled, “Paving the Way for a NewDay for Young Adults in Ohio’s MentalHealth System.”2009Greg Dente was recently named as thenew first grade teacher at the East CantonElementary School. He enjoys teaching,sports, and spending time with his familyand friends.

Are You Interested in Serving on theWalsh Alumni Board?The Walsh University Alumni Board continues to reunite old friends and sustain the traditions of Walsh.The 24 member Alumni Board of Trustees plays a valuable role in the life of the University by devoting itstime to maintaining and strengthening relationships among alumni, fostering partnerships between alumniand the University, and developing relationships with current students to encourage life-long relationshipswith Walsh.The Alumni Board meets monthly and members participate in student outreach, fundraising, golf outing,homecoming and other fun events. Throughout the year the Board is involved in many activities and isalways looking for volunteers to add new ideas and to help plan and execute events.If you are an Alum of Walsh University who is interested in serving on the Alumni Board, please contactDan Gravo at (330) 244-4752.Calendarof EventsMarch 6.......... Viva Walsh VegasMarch 10........ St. Patrick’s Partysponsored by the Women’s CommitteeMarch 25........ “The Story of Our Lady of Guadalupe”with Dana and Msgr. Eduardo ChavezApril 19.......... Gary Farey RaffleMay 1............ Kentucky Derby Sponsored by theWomen's CommitteeMay 8............ Alumni Rome ExperienceeJune 9............ Healthcare Leadership Symposiumwalsh timesinter 2010

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