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MOUNT UNION
Magazine
A Publication for Mount Union College Alumni & Friends
Issue III, 2002
honors, accolades and more...
Dr. Scott Dorsey, associate professor of music and director of choral
activities at Mount Union College, recently enjoyed a ride to France
aboard the Air France Concorde – his prize for having the winning paint
scheme design for the Socata Trinidad GT. Dorsey, a licensed pilot, entered the Eads Socata “Paint the Trinidad GT” contest with a design he
developed over the College’s spring break in 2000. He and his wife, Dawn,
enjoyed the trip immensely. Dorsey reproposed to his wife on the flight
to France, and they renewed their vows on a bridge overlooking the Seine River. In addition to visiting the Louvre, the
Eiffel Tower and many other sites, they toured the Socata aircraft factory.
When Carl Krabill ’52 graduated from Mount Union,
there was no art major at the College. Krabill, a business major, says he can remember drawing on his
notepaper in class. Eventually, he was able to better utilize his talents, earning a master’s degree in painting
from Kent State University. After retiring as a teacher,
Krabill began painting full-time. His paintings are seen
in various prominent locations, including the surgery center of the Cleveland Clinic. Students and visitors to Mount
Union can enjoy his artwork thanks to Harold and Laurie Kolenbrander. The former College president and his wife
purchased the painting, a landscape, which now hangs in the Main Lounge of the Hoover-Price Campus Center.
Alumna’s Walk for MS a Success
After over 16 years in fund raising, Debbie Sartain-Paul ’82 was able to
accept her dream job – managing special events for the Multiple Sclerosis Society in Cleveland, OH. The MS Society is a cause that she describes as very near and dear to her heart. Sartain-Paul was diagnosed
with MS herself. Each year in April, she organizes the MS Walk in Northeast Ohio. The walk is held in April in five locations including Cleveland, Akron, Mentor, and Canal Fulton and involves over 5,300 participants. This year the walk raised over $900,000
for the MS Society. Sartain-Paul is also responsible for organizing MS Walks in Columbus and Youngstown. She is
pictured above (right) with Cindy Weiss (left) who was named top fund raiser in 2001.
Table of Contents
MOUNT UNION
Magazine
Champions of the Liberal Arts .................................. 26
While students at Mount Union, Bette (Bodley ’67) Chambless, Clarence Miller
’52, Charlene (Gregg ’62) Bolton and Virginia Rhodes ’83 enjoyed singing and
music as members of the choir, but explored other academic opportunities of
the College’s liberal arts curriculum. Returning to campus for Alumni Week-
In Every Issue
President’s Message
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end 2002, they sang at the College once again as members of the Alumni Choir
and shared how their liberal arts experiences have led them down different career paths.
The Secret of Alumni Success .................................. 28
Margaret (Loughead ’52) Meyers and Constance (Oesch ’25) Meacham have
each achieved great success since graduating from Mount Union, but each in a
different way. Meyers has traveled throughout the world, displaying courage
and facing danger as she helped those in need in countries including Libya and
Cambodia. Meacham built success in her own back yard, sharing her love of
Mount Union with three daughters with whom she has celebrated 50-year reunions.
On the Cover
Those returning to campus for Alumni Weekend 2002
were invited to attend a Welcome Back Reception at Roadhouse Charly’s and given the opportunity to connect with
old friends, mingle with other alumni and reminisce
Special Alumni
Weekend Coverage
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Reunion Photos
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Class Notes
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Mount Union College offers a liberal
arts education grounded in the JudeoChristian tradition. The College
affirms the importance of reason,
open inquiry, living faith, and
individual worth. Mount Union’s
mission is to prepare students for
meaningful work, fulfilling lives and
responsible citizenship.
about their days at Mount Union.
Editors
Photographer
Linda (Girvan ’92) Beck
Melissa Smith ’98
Cockrill’s Studio
Designer
Melissa Smith ’98
Contributors
Michael De Matteis
Lyndsie Henderson ’03
Brenda Hruska ’05
Harry Paidas ’74
Editorial Board
Dorothy Davis ’62
Linda (Girvan ’92) Beck
Harry Paidas ’74
Melissa Smith ’98
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Founded in 1846, Mount Union College is a four-year, private, liberal arts college
affiliated with the United Methodist Church and accredited by the North Central
Association.
Mount Union College does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of
race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, marital or parental
status, or handicap in student admissions, financial aid, educational and athletic
programs or employment, except where such a criterion is a bona fide occupational requirement.
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President’s Message
We had a wonderful opportunity to welcome back some
champions to Mount Union College during Alumni Weekend this past June. While the word “champion” conjures up
visions of football helmets, scoreboards and trophies, what I
am referring to are different kinds of champions. This is to
take nothing away from our Purple Raiders football team who
have captured six national championships and have represented the College so well on the field and in the classroom.
But as generations of alumni made their way to the campus
this summer, the number of other champions we have
throughout the country and the world struck me.
You may have seen advertising recently from our Office of
Public Affairs and Marketing that points out that Mount
Union College is “A College for Champions. ” The ad campaign depicts our professors and students as champions of
the fields which they represent. Likewise, our alumni are
champions in their own right.
In the pages that follow you will be reading about some of
our alumni champions. From our Alumni Service Award
winners Joan (Davis ’60) Guylas and Bill ’52 and Carolyn
(Cowie ’55) Krochta to the more than 50 members of the
Alumni Choir who returned, plus all of those who returned
for their reunions, there are many champions among us.
One attendee who stood out among the crowd was Constance
and storytelling, a common theme emerges: the Mount Union
(Oesch ’25) Meacham who was attending her 77th consecu-
College experience has prepared our graduates to make a dif-
tive Alumni Weekend. Constance and more than 20 relatives
ference in the world. Regardless of the major, what becomes
represent three generations of Mount Union College students.
apparent as the stories unravel is that the lessons learned at
Imagine her pride as she celebrated with her youngest daugh-
Mount Union were largely about dealing with life’s issues,
ter Marian (Meacham ’52) Shern at the latter’s 50th class re-
and in most cases, someone at the College had a major influ-
union. Constance has been present at all three daughters’
ence in shaping the future of the graduate.
Mount Union 50th class reunions. Remarkable.
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We hope that never changes. I suspect that Constance
Each year during Alumni Weekend, Cynthia and I are privy
Meacham’s parents who attended Mount Union in 1901
to a number of fascinating stories that alumni share about
would have similar stories to tell as the graduates of 2001.
themselves during their student years and now as graduates.
And while Mount Union may not be the same place as it was
Clearly Mount Union College has played a major role in shap-
100 years ago (nor would we want it to be), the thread that
ing their lives. Intertwined among the words of reminiscence
remains is that our people are champions in the game of life.
Alumni Weekend
ALUMNI WEEKEND 2002
Reflecting on Your College Years
Mount Union graduates returned to campus June 7-9 for
Alumni Weekend. Class reunions and various other events,
such as the Welcome Back Reception, Kickoff Cookout and
Alumni Buffet, were enjoyed by the hundreds of alumni and
friends who returned to campus.
The annual Alumni Luncheon included a grand entrance
procession by the Class of 1952. A check was presented to
President Jack Ewing, from the Golden Anniversary Class, by
Anne (Elliott ’52) Stempel. William Krochta ’52 brought back
many good memories as he discussed the current events of
their graduation year.
Special recognition was given to Constance (Oesch ’25)
The Class of 1952 was honored at the Alumni Luncheon, arriving in the
Kresge Dining Commons to a round of applause from other alumni and
friends.
Meacham, who was on campus celebrating her daughter’s
50th class reunion. Marian (Meacham ’52) Shern is
Meacham’s third daughter to celebrate a Mount Union College 50th class reunion. Also honored was Alfred Couch,
member of the class of 1927, who returned to the College to
celebrate his 75th reunion.
Other events included the M Club Golf Scramble, a Golden
Anniversary Luncheon at the President’s Home, special interest sessions presented by members of the Mount Union
faculty and staff, the State of the College Address by President Ewing and various Greek and social events.
M CLUB
GOLF
OUTING
WINNERS
Anne (Elliott ’52) Stempel presented President Jack Ewing with the Golden
Anniversary Class gift of more than $420,000 during the Alumni Luncheon.
Senior winners of the M Club Golf Scramble were
(l-r) Bruce Pumphrey ’57, Dick Cannon ’56, Dick
Koons ’56 and George Stradley ’58.
Super senior winners of the M Club Golf Scramble
were (l-r) Dick Jones ’42, Dick Myers ’44, Jim
Dillon and Bill Steiner ’42.
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Award Recipients
Mount Union College honored six outstanding individuals
Committee of Student Affairs. As a member of Wadsworth
with the Alumni Service Award and McKinley Fellow Award
United Methodist Church, William has served in many ca-
as part of the festivities during Alumni Weekend, at the
pacities throughout the years and was a district delegate to
Alumni Luncheon on June 8.
the East Ohio Conference. He has been a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, president of the Barberton United Way and
ALUMNI SERVICE AWARD
Established in 1942, the Alumni Service Award is presented
annually in recognition of outstanding achievement in a cho-
serves on the Summit County United Way Development
Committee. As a member of the Wadsworth Rotary Club, he
has served on the Board of Trustees.
sen or professional field and for service to the College or the
Carolyn, who received her bachelor’s degree in elementary
community. The award represents the highest non-academic
education from Mount Union, has served as vice president, a
honor an alumnus/alumna can receive from Mount Union.
member of the nominating committee and a member-at-large
for the National Cabinet of Mount Union Women. She is very
JOAN GUYLAS
Joan (Davis ’60) Guylas and her late husband, Joe, have two
children and grandchildren. Guylas, through the Jasam Foundation, established by her parents, has funded a Multimedia
Center and Curriculum Lab at Mount Union. The Multimedia Center and Lab are used by the Department of Education to prepare teachers to use educational technology and
enhance the training of special needs children.
Guylas, a former teacher, earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and taught nine years in the Ohio school
system. She enjoys collecting LGB trains, researching
involved in the church, having served as chair of the Church
Council and Memorials Committee, United Methodist
Women president, circle leader, treasurer and was selected as
Woman of the Year. In the community, she is a tutor for the
Ohio Reads Program, helps prepare lunch for the summer
lunch program and cooks for Meals on Wheels. Carolyn also
has been a member of the United Way allocations committee.
The Krochtas have been married for 48 years and have three
grown children, Jeff ’79, Lori ’81 and Todd. They have eight
grandchildren, and the oldest, David Krochta, joined Mount
Union as a member of the Class of 2006.
geneology and sewing.
McKINLEY FELLOW AWARDS
WILLIAM AND CAROLYN KROCHTA
Initiated in 1993, the McKinley Fellow Award is presented to
William (’52) and Carolyn (Cowie ’55) Krochta are active
community volunteers. William, who received a bachelor of
science degree from Mount Union and a master’s degree and
Ph.D. from Purdue University, was employed by PPG Industries in Barberton, OH and Monroeville, PA before retiring
a non-alumnus/alumna who has demonstrated significant
involvement with the College above and beyond expectation.
This year’s recipients are Robert Bordner, Robert Plajer and
Robert Spitzer.
in 1992. He has been a member of the Mount Union College
ROBERT BORDNER
Board of Trustees since 1980, and presently serves on the
Robert Bordner earned his bachelor’s degree in business and
marketing from Capital University in 1958. Before returning
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to his hometown of New Washington,
OH he spent four years working in advertising at the Columbus Dispatch.
Bordner is the owner of The Herald
Printing Company, and through his business relationship with Mount Union, he
is aware of the quality of education offered at the College and has become an
avid supporter.
Bordner is a former member of the
Bucyrus Hospital Board of Trustees and
Bucyrus Area Community Foundation.
He currently serves on the Board at First
Citizens Bancorp and The Farmers State
Bank. He also has served on the Capital
University Association and Capital
Alumni Service and McKinley Fellow award recipients were honored at the Alumni Luncheon during Alumni
Weekend 2002. Pictured (l-r) are Robert Plajer, Carolyn (Cowie ’55) Krochta and William Krochta ’52.
Award winners not pictured are Joan (Davis ’60) Guylas, Robert Bordner and Robert Spitzer.
Alumni Board.
Bordner and his wife Carolyn are members of St. John’s
Lutheran Church in New Washington. They have five children and nine grandchildren.
ROBERT PLAJER
Robert Plajer, a 1944 graduate of Alliance High School, served
as a photographer in the army with the 5610 ASU Fitzsimons
General Hospital in Denver, CO. In 1948, he entered the photography business, forming a partnership with Ed Cross to
open the Plajer and Cross Studio.
ROBERT SPITZER
Robert H. Spitzer became aware of Mount Union College
after meeting and marrying Elizabeth A. (Koch ’58) Spitzer.
He and Elizabeth were colleagues, research collaborators and
professors in the Department of Biology at Finch University
of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School.
Spitzer received his bachelor’s degree from Valparaiso University, his Ph.D. from Loyola University and graduated from
Stritch School of Medicine. Elizabeth graduated summa cum
laude from Mount Union and earned her Ph.D. from North-
In 1989, Plajer semi-retired and worked part-time with the
western University. With Spitzer’s background in chemistry
new owner of the studio, Fred Cockrill. He officially retired
and biochemistry and his wife’s background in developmen-
in August of 1998. In the past 50 years, Plajer had covered
tal genetics, together they studied a wide range of topics, re-
nearly every event on campus. He worked with several Mount
ceiving support from governmental agencies and private
Union presidents, from President Ketcham through Presi-
foundations. They authored or co-authored over 100 refer-
dent Kolenbrander.
eed papers, chapters and abstracts.
Married for nearly 45 years to Barbara (Freeman), Plajer has
The Spitzers focused their attention on individuals living with
three children. Plajer and his wife are members of St. Paul’s
developmental disabilities and mental retardation and be-
Evangelical Lutheran Church.
came supporters of the Luther Home of Mercy and Lamb’s
Farm. Following the loss of Elizabeth in 1998, Spitzer has
continued those interests.
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ALUMNI WEEKEND 2002
Highlights
SPECIAL INTEREST
SESSIONS
Some enjoyable highlights of Alumni Weekend 2002 were
the special interest sessions, which gave alumni the opportunity to learn about topics of interest from Mount Union
faculty and staff members, and other alumni. This year,
three sessions were offered highlighting Mount Union’s partnership with Kursk State University in Russia, its athletic
conditioning program and the newest construction project
on campus.
“Ready, Set, Go – Preparing Today’s Athletes” was presented by Don
Montgomery ’77, defensive coordinator of the Purple Raider football team.
Dr. Mark Himmelein, assistant professor of German, presented “Mount
Union’s Partnership with Kursk State University in Russia.”
Dr. Truman Turnquist, professor of chemistry and Richard McLaughlin,
director of advancement for planned giving, offered “Bracy Hall – the Future of
Science at Mount Union College.”
ALUMNI CHOIR
More than 50 alumni returned to campus for Alumni Weekend 2002 to perform as part of the Alumni Choir. Members
rehearsed on Friday night and performed for other Alumni
Weekend participants at the Alumni Luncheon on Saturday
afternoon. Directing pieces were Christine Allison ’76, Bryan
Stehura ’98, Betty (Wehner ’65) Davis, Jolene (Wade ’82)
Moody and Clarence Miller ’52. Kristi (Call ’91) Prucha
served as accompanist.
Members of the Alumni Choir performed at the Alumni Luncheon.
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ALUMNI WEEKEND 2002
Highlights
STATE OF THE
COLLEGE
An annual feature of Alumni Weekend is the President’s State
of the College Address, which President Jack Ewing presented
during this year’s festivities. During his presentation, Ewing
discussed the importance of forming a partnership with the
Alliance community. He also addressed the College’s completion of the self-study required every ten years by its accrediting agency, the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
President Jack Ewing presented the “State of the College” Address during
Alumni Weekend 2002.
TOUR OF THE
PRESIDENT’S HOME
President and Mrs. Ewing invited alumni and friends to tour
the new President’s Home at an Open House held during
Alumni Weekend 2002. The new home reflects the timeless
elegance of the Western Reserve style. Flexible for family
living and formal entertaining, highlights of the home include a domed ceiling in the foyer featuring the Mount Union
Alumni Weekend 2002 participants were given the opportunity to view the
wall of “college family” photographs in the President’s Home during an open
house.
College seal and a wall of “college family” photographs dating from the early 1890s.
ALUMNI
RECOGNITION
During the Alumni Luncheon, special recognition was given
to Alfred Couch ’27, who returned to the College to celebrate
his 75th reunion. Also recognized was Constance (Oesch
’25) Meacham, who was celebrating her 77th reunion and
accompanying her daughter, Marian (Meacham ’52) Shern,
who was a member of the Golden Anniversary Class.
Alfred Couch ’27 was recognized as a member of the 75th Anniversary Class,
as family members and friends looked on.
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Class Reunion Group Photos
CLASS OF 1937
Row 1: *Isabel Fuller, Stephanie (Slater ’95) Fuller, *Mary Slater, Vernon Slater, *Linda Slater.
CLASS OF 1942
Row 1: Ruth (Thompson ’70) Jones, *Nancy Steiner, Doris (Johnson) Liambeis, Thelma (Tournay) Slater, Helen (Koehnlein) Alexander. Row 2: Richard Jones,
William Steiner, Betty (Lynn) Jones, Robert Jones ’47.
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* Indicates spouse, guest or child
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CLASS OF 1942
Mary (Shilts) Baster.
CLASS OF 1942
Row 1: Nickie (Nicholson ’45) Orwick, Carolyn (Dimit ’48) Couchie, Gene Haidet, Margaret (Conway) Kuniewicz. Row 2: Carl Orwick, Wilbur Couchie, *Janet Haidet,
Leon Kuniewicz ’51.
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CLASS OF 1947
Row 1: Frank Olmsted, *Evelyn Olmsted.
CLASS OF 1952
Row 1: Barb (Vahl) Robertson, *Jane Cash, Margaret (Loughead) Meyers, Arden (Davis) Tuttle, Constance Mellott. Row 2: Alex Robertson, Dick Cash, *Carl
Meyers, Norma (Wilhelm) Tache, Joann Wolfe Hartzell, Joseph Swetye.
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CLASS OF 1952
Row 1: Sarah Jane (Wagner) Mangus, Shirley (Robb) Dubetz, Melva Jean (Everson) Widdowson, *Lois Miller, Clancy Miller, Carolyn (Cowie ’55) Krochta , Carolyn
(Krabill ’53) Huntsberger, Jack Huntsberger, *Irene Krabill. Row 2: *Dorothy Patton, David Patton, *Jim Mangus, *Ken Widdowson, Paul Maxwell, W. Duane
McCarty, Bill Krochta, Herb Barry, Carl Krabill.
CLASS OF 1952
Row 1: Marian (Meacham) Shern, Karis Hall, *Connie Pucci, *Georgia Cobbs, *Delma Pucci, Marian (Jackson) Dodds, Dorothy (Garlock) Shively, *Joyce Davidson
*Pauline Cook, *Carolyn Mackey. Row 2: *Guido Stempel, Anne (Elliott) Stempel, Donna (Neel) Zelmer, Mel Pucci, Bruce Cobbs, Ray Pucci, Gene Taylor, Donald
Lyon, *Milt Shively, Wilbur Davidson, Wilbur Cook, Jim Mackey.
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CLASS OF 1957
Row 1: Kay (Olnhausen) Burbick, Sally (Haines) Reigle, Faye (Barker) Hollaway, Dolores (Runninger) Pancoast, Marilyn (Jackson ’58) King. Row 2: Marty (Loychik)
Parella, Paul Luoma, John Ellsworth, Jed Pancoast ’59, Christopher King.
CLASS OF 1957
Row 1: Joyce (Glover ’59) Krahling, Gail (Pearson) Connor, Lillian (Bratcher ’59) Williams, *Yvonne (Brewer) Hill. Row 2: Dave Lynn, Dick Taaffe, Bill Krahling, Jack
Connor, John D. Williams, Bill Hill.
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CLASS OF 1962
Row 1: Ellen (Miller) Mains, Laurel (Sutton) Heyman, Kendra (Downing) Rightsell, Mary (Carson) Banfield, Kay (Casper) Starkey. Row 2: Daniel Kaung, Harold Mains
’59, *Duane Heyman, Charles Linaberger, Bill Banfield, Tim Barnhouse, Richard Krabill.
CLASS OF 1962
Row 1: Susanne (Coulter) Tobias, Mary Ann (McConnell) Sudolnik, Ellen (Miller) Sol, Charlene (Gregg) Bolton, Mary Ann (Howells) Lyden, Persie (Biris) Pappas.
Row 2: Larry Anderson, * Ed Tobias, Dodie Davis, *John Pappas, *Bill Sol, Sandy (Albrich '63) Archer, Clark Archer.
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CLASS OF 1962
Row 1: *Patty Yoder, Bonnie (Miller) Adams, *Judith McMillin Chambers (Dean of Women 1960-1968), Jayne (Siegel) Amos, Linda (Grant) Sharp, *Beverly
Garrity. Row 2: Vernon Yoder, Dick Hoffmeyer, Evan Miller ’61, Virgil Stroia, Pete Gligor, *Fred Sharp, John Arbie.
CLASS OF 1967
Row 1: Sue (Dugle) March, Bonnie Bolitho, Martha (Horne) Hoag. Row 2: Pete Russell, Jo Ann (Jackson) Hickerson, Nancy (Ward) Beeghly, Maureen (Cassidy)
Gillmer, Ed Hoag ’64.
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CLASS OF 1967
Row 1: Susan (Grant) Leonard, Amy (Moreland) Wheeler, *Carol Shoemaker, Kate (Carr) Morris. Row 2: *Jim Leonard, *John Wheeler, Carolyn (Rea) Dyck, Craig
Shoemaker, Pam (Craig) Anderson.
CLASS OF 1972
Row 1: Kathryn (Schrock ’75) Elias, Marla (Dammann) Chisholm, Marilyn (Pertel) Borga, Melissa Roensch, Margaret (Froehlich) Flynn, Joanie (Ferris) Kuceyeski.
Row 2: Rick Elias, *Duncan Chisholm, *Joel Borga, Roger Bartley, Todd Flynn ’73, Alan Aitken.
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CLASS OF 1972
Row 1: Marla (Alderman) Dolan, Cheryl (Brown) Drake, Suzanne (Downs) DeVene, Linda (Wolf) Webb, Lynne (Graybill) Grosenbaugh. Row 2: John Dolan, Rick
Drake, Matt Biscotti, *Jim Webb, Gary Grosenbaugh.
CLASS OF 1977
Row 1: *Maria Butch, Janet (Boynton ’78) Machovec, *Diana Fredenburg, Lynne (Bonnes ’78) Clunk, Jeannie (Fizet ’73) Dieffenbaugher, *Theresa Montgomery.
Row 2: Eric Lattanner, Albert Butch, Bob Machovec, Fred Hobbs, Mark Fredenburg, Roger Luca, Roy Clunk, Curt Dieffenbaugher, Don Montgomery.
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CLASS OF 1977
Row 1: Janice (Bricker) Snyder, Ginny (Smith) Kallay, Susan (Clay) Fredenburg, Nancy (Ostrander) Herne, Beth (Freshley) Gray, Terri (Winger) Wittreich, *Paul
Wittreich. Row 2: *David Snyder, Rhonda (Ryan ’76) Topper, Dave Topper ’82, Marie (Patterson) Leach, Debbie (Brumbaugh) Rutledge, John Homolak, Ron
Lenney, *Roger Moore, Karen (Clay) Moore, Ann (Weigand) LaTour, Gary McNeil, Kathy (Wilson) McNeil.
CLASS OF 1977
Row 1: Allen Ramsier, April Mason, Jean Wrightnour-Lee, *Matthew Lee, *Andrew Lee, Dawn Gamble, Donna Teresa Brown, Laurine A. (Brewer) Gilkerson, *Amy
L. Gilkerson, *Megan C.C. Stover, *Ashley E.K. Stover. Row 2: John Cox, Michael Haidet, Barbara Smith, *Daniel Lee, Daleen Askins, Carter (Coblentz) Stover, Mark
Di Carlo, Diane Boothe, Susan (Beutler) Moore, Nancy Geiger, Jaeann DeMuth, Bert Smith.
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CLASS OF 1982
Row 1: *David Lenz, *Adam Lenz, *Kenlee Danner, *Drake Danner. Row 2: Peggy Orendas, Debbie (Skamer) Kingston, Lynda (Meredith) Dickson, *LuAnn Lenz,
Annette (Gasparik) Roth, Caroll (Kisha) Latimore, Lynn (Ermlich) Francis. Row 3: Lynn (Lattanner ’83) Brown, *Dan Dickson, Knox Brown, Brian Lenz, *Don Roth,
Belinda (Dawson) Dunlap, Jeff Danner, *Lee Ann Danner.
CLASS OF 1987
Row 1: Brian Stoll ’85, Nancy (McLoone ’85) Ziemba, Brenda Herron ’85, Velvet Grant-Johnson. Row 2: Sue (Hubicsak) Snow, Mary Margaret Trieff, *Mike Kelly,
Sue (Baker) Kelly, *Dominic Johnson.
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CLASS OF 1992
Row 1: Tricia (Hayes) King, Kerry Vincent, Denise Dinie, Sis (Wines) Zepp, Heidi Bartholomew. Row 2: *Rich King, Carrianne (Tingley) Tuckley, Carol (Welling) Boltz,
Scott McCombs, Jeffery S. Davis.
CLASS OF 1992
Row 1: Kelly (Rose) Savastano, Becky Skeels, Julie (Dowler) Starr, Amy (Smucker) Baker, *Jordan Baker, Laura (Berton) Preslock, Trisha (Thomas) McGhee.
Row 2: Beth (Godfrey) Becker, *Patrick Becker, Lori (Pafford) Kohle, Amy (Stevenson) Marshall, Jennifer (Po rtaro) Speer, *Paxton Speer, Steven Speer, Scott Beck ’91,
Linda (Girvan) Beck.
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CLASS OF 1997
Row 1: Jen (Compan) Doucette, *Brendan Doucette, Jessica (Haidet) Grimes, *Andrew Grimes, Kristen Vazzano, Denise Keck, Laurie Kuehn, Tara Rich, Deanna
DeSario. Row 2: *Adam Grimes, *Luther Washington, *Murvin Smith, Alexis Hayden, Frank Kootsouradis, Shannon (Brown) Kootsouradis, *Steven Kootsouradis,
Dan Van Dussen, Ellen (Kreager ’98) Van Dussen, *Tom Oakes.
CLASS OF 1997
Row 1: Jennifer Whitt, Julie (Ditchburn) Patton, Katie Ockuly, Kristy LaBella, *Jen Klemien. Row 2: Michelle (Anderson) Vettorel, *Scott Knoebel, Cheri (Spieker)
Knoebel, Chris Tipton ’98, *Ryan Jirmasch, Don Lamoreaux.
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Greek Reunion Group Photos
ALPHA CHI OMEGA
Row 1: Martha (Nicholson ’45) Orwick, Susie (Oberholzer ’73) Buckel, Nora (Cavanaugh ’56) Obney, Marcia (Miller ’55) Thomas, Shirley (Barrick ’56) Weimer,
Connie (Taylor ’56) Jenkins. Row 2: Joanie (Ferris ’72) Kuceyeski, *Judy (Ziegler) Phillips, Liz (Roy ’71) Williams, Kathe (Yockey ’75) Paidas, Patty Rickard ’69,
Kay (Norton ’70) Hettler, Judy (Jones ’69) McLaughlin.
ALPHA CHI OMEGA
Row 1: Melissa Smith ’98, Thelma (Shultz ’38) Greiner, Marjorie (Carter ’29) Stanley, *Liz Clunk Shelt, Mary (McKee ’44) Akins, Joan (Wolfe ’52) Hartzell.
Row 2: Trudy (Swan '50) Kitzmiller, Paula (Cope ’75) Andreani, M. Jean (Richards ’49) Johanson, Alice (Weir ’50) Myser, Kathy (Wilson ’77) McNeil,
Betty (Lynn ’42) Jones.
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ALUMNI WEEKEND 2002
ALPHA DELTA PI
Row 1: Cari Hussar ’03, Marsha (Brown ’66) Ladich, Anna (Kuklo ’52) Adams. Row 2: Becky Skeels ’92, Pam Farnsworth ’03, Pat (McFarland ’71) Kovach.
ALPHA XI DELTA
Row 1: Merciel (Smith ’41) Doty, Ruth (Johnson ’45 ) Rankin, Jean (Madison ’45) Krahling, Cindy (Rudolph ’78) Knepp, Carolyn (Cowie ’55 ) Krochta, Bobbie (Ports
’55) Buchs. Row 2: Virginia (Nye ’42) Reed, Martha (Blum ’43) Strauch, Mary (Shilts ’42) Boster, Ruth (Mani ’45) Fiegenschuh, Mary Beth (Carr ’44) McFarland,
Lois (Everett ’46 ) Myers.
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Alumni Weekend
ALUMNI WEEKENDALUMNI
2002
ALPHA XI DELTA
Row 1: Anne (Speidel ’62) Freshly, Judy (Robison ’64) Denny, Barbara (Firestone ’47) Busch, Alyce Ann (Springer ’47) Hall,
Connie (Snode ’70) Flynn, Pam (Snode ’73) Boone. Row 2: Judy (Weber ’70) Watts, Ruth McConnell ’42, Judy (King ’55) Douglass, Donna (Neel ’52) Zelmer,
Marian (Jackson ’52) Dodds, Jean (Wafler ’43) Coe.
ALPHA XI DELTA
Row 1: Jen Hazelton ’99, Gayle (Grant ’64) Hughes, Linda (Grant ’62) Sharp, Susan (Grant ’67) Leonard. Row 2: Melanie Nakonachy ’99,
Deana (Allen ’99) Milford, Nancy Strauch ’69, Dodie Davis ’62.
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Alumni Weekend
ALUMNI WEEKEND 2002
DELTA DELTA DELTA
Row 1: E.J. (McDonald ’47) Wulf, Phoebe (Barricklow ’60) Harden, Josephine (Hoiles ’60) Peterson, Olive Ann (James ’37) Smith, Mary Ann (Branfield ’56) Reigle.
Row 2: Jean (Dalrymple ’47) Deibel, Caroline (Lembright ’60) Kunz, Melba (Lower ’52) Whittacre, *Katie Amanda Hudson, Dorothy B. Arter ’40.
DELTA DELTA DELTA
Row 1: Mildred (Kitzmiller ’45) Woolf, Jini (Saffell ’46) McCready, Margaret (Kinsey ’51) Rodman, Joyce (Herren ’49) Gorby, Martha (Hardesty ’36) Hopkins-Lehnis.
Row 2: Joy (Colley ’58) Silverhart, Barbara (James ’46) Holler, Lois (Emmons ’50) Briggs, *Salli Reese.
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Alumni Weekend
ALUMNI WEEKEND 2002
KAPPA DELTA
Row 1: Hazel (Waltz ’41) Young, Yvonne (Desautel ’43) Welch, *Mary Mastroianni, Corinne (Gingery ’35) Mackall, Thelma (Tournay ’42) Slater. Row 2: *Marilyn
Sanullo, *Dot Cheurco, Helena (Hankins ’40) Kyle, *Pauline Ball, Eleanor (Haidet ’42) Ramser, Helen (Koehnlein ’42) Alexander, Edith (Trevey ’38) Davis.
SIGMA NU
Row 1: Ben Szymanski ’03, Steve Boone ’05, Tom Morgan ’03, Joshua Coates ’03, Chad Kurena ’05. Row 2: Chuck Barber ’04, Brian Miller ’02, Brian Fortney
’00, Mark Gasser ’80, Phil Francis ’80, Scott Berkeley ’80. Row 3: Clint Esbenshade ’04, W. Duane McCarty ’52, Herb Barry ’52, Craig Shoemaker ’67, Gary
Lanzen ’68. Row 4: Dan Van Dussen ’97, Jeff Davis ’92, Don Cannon ’50, Dick McLaughlin ’68, John Flynn ’71. Row 5: Jay Hays ’98, Ryan Surrena ’02, George
Weimer ’54, Brad Taylor ’93. Row 6: Pat Heddleston ’86, Harry “Butch” Watkins ’65, Ed Hoag ’64, Matt LaFountain ’94, *Mark Himmelein, Bill Fiegenschuh ’44.
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Champions of the
LIBERAL ARTS
Bette (Bodley ’67) Chambless has uti-
deep and profound faith. “He repre-
in the type of outreach I have become
lized the skills she obtained at Mount
sented the College’s philosophy so well,”
involved with, as an advocate for those
Union College as a vocal performance
she recalls.
with HIV/AIDS. Mount Union planted
major to start her own business and
then made an unconventional turn, using her skills to reach out to those af-
In regard to the Alumni Weekend festivities, Chambless said, “It was great
the seeds, so to speak, not just for music, but for my life!”
seeing friends I had not seen in two or
Clarence Miller ’52 says that having
three decades. I have to mention life-
been a college professor himself, he
“My work in HIV/AIDS ministry is
long friendships when I talk about
knows that “there is education outside
very strong in my heart,” said
Mount Union. I hear that so much with
of the classroom that is just as impor-
Chambless. “It has allowed my music
other alumni, as well.”
tant as what goes on in the classroom.”
She relates that her work with the HIV/
Miller, a voice major and president of the
AIDS ministry is part of the music
concert choir at Mount Union, went on
After owning and operating a music
therapy movement, which uses music to
to become the head of the voice and cho-
studio in Atlanta, GA for 35 years,
minister to those in need.
ral department at Glassboro State, now
flicted with HIV/AIDS.
performance interests to take a wonderful detour into HIV advocacy.”
Chambless became involved with HIV/
AIDS work through the Presbyterian
Church. She organizes and performs
“My time at Mount Union was so important because I learned about people,”
said Chambless. “That has been crucial
known as Rowan University. He holds
the title of professor emeritus at Rowan,
where he spent 36 years.
music for HIV/AIDS agen-
“What I learned in the class-
cies, combining her skills
room, being involved with my
in music and counseling. In
fraternity, Alpha Tau Omega,
addition to having a bachelor’s
and in intramural sports –
degree in vocal performance
Mount Union provided me
from Mount Union, Chambless
has
with a wealth of material,” said
master’s degrees in
Miller. “There was a family
church music and commu-
spirit there.”
nity counseling.
He fondly remembers the choir
Music has always had a
tours and feels “privileged” to
spiritual component for
have studied with Prof. Cecil
Chambless, even while she
Stewart. Another favorite
was a student at Mount Union
memory is winning the “Illu-
and a member of the choir.
mination Night” contest (now
She particularly remembers
Prof. Cecil Stewart, director of
the choir, who she says had a
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known as Greek Sing) with his
The Mount Union Choir has a tradition of providing a choral outlet for music
majors, as well as students studying in other fields, such as (clockwise from
top left) Bette (Bodley ’67) Chambless, Clarence Miller ’52, Virginia Rhodes
’83 and Charlene (Gregg ’62) Bolton.
fraternity brothers when he
was song leader.
“We were all athletes and were
Rhodes. “I thought I was kind
in shock that we won a sing-
of a ‘wanna-be,’ not a real tal-
ing contest,” he said, laughing.
ent. But, I did try out and was
“We were so excited. It was like
accepted in the choir.”
winning the Stagg Bowl to us!”
Rhodes expressed how grateful
He returned for Alumni Week-
she was that at Mount Union
end this year and for the second
there was an opportunity for
time, directed the Alumni Choir.
non-music majors, such as herself, to participate.
“I realized, while rehearsing
with the Alumni Choir, what
a cross-section of all disci-
More than 50 alumni returned to campus during Alumni Weekend 2002 to
perform as members of the Alumni Choir.
One experience that she recalls
vividly from her college years is
plines we represented,” said Miller. “But
She joined the Peace Corps and volun-
singing for a Founder’s Day celebration
most of all, I experienced that feeling
teered in Peru, and for the past 16 years
in Presser Recital Hall.
of family, even though 50 years had
has been a realtor. But music has still
passed.”
occupied a vital part of her life.
Charlene (Gregg ’62) Bolton says that
Bolton enjoyed coming back for
Mount Union songs. It sounded amaz-
music “has always been a part of my
Alumni Weekend. She recalls living in
ing and was so much fun,” said Rhodes.
life.” Even though she earned her de-
what was once the Student Union,
gree at Mount Union in psychology,
which is now van den Eynden Hall,
Bolton planned to be involved with
housing faculty and staff offices. She
music during her college career and
says that the women who lived in that
throughout her life. She has many good
building had a very special bond.
memories of the Mount Union choir.
“We stood around the outside of the
seating in Presser and sang all these old
Rhodes went on to medical school at The
Ohio State University and is currently
in practice as a hematologist/oncologist
in Erie, PA. She said that her job keeps
her too busy to sing regularly, so she was
“I feel very blessed that I went to Mount
thrilled to be able to sing with the
“The choir was just crucial for all of us
Union for so many reasons – the friend-
Alumni Choir during Alumni Weekend.
that were involved,” said Bolton. “It was
ships I made, what I learned, the music
magical. It is something that is hard to
involvement,” said Bolton. “I think what
explain, but we all felt it!”
Mount Union gave us was more than
She recalls singing at the World National
Methodist Conference in Oslo, Norway,
an experience she calls “extraordinary.”
an education. I had phenomenal teachAnd they were very successful in doing
“So many of those memories are so
up their homes to us when we traveled
and the friendships that were made,”
said Bolton.
with a group of people who are so talented,” said Rhodes.
Rhodes said that she enjoyed getting back
to campus and seeing all the changes, such
as the new buildings.
Dr. Virginia Rhodes ’83 never dreamed
she could sing in the choir at Mount
Union. She was a chemistry major, and
thought that the musical groups would
be limited to music majors.
Bolton went on to earn her master’s
degree in education and teach school.
and a wonderful chance to reconnect
ers who tried to teach us how to think.
that.”
vivid. I remember how people opened
“This is my one opportunity to sing,
“Even though some of the buildings may
look new and different, the feeling of family is still the same,” said Rhodes. “I think
Mount Union helped prepare me for everything I have done – from developing
“I had a lot of friends in the choir, and
they encouraged me to try out,” said
my work ethic and inquiring mind to
learning about interaction with people.”
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The Secret of
Alum
Achieving Success World-Wide
she taught nursing skills to those on base and also taught
English. Her most memorable student was none other than
Muammar Qadhafi.
In the late 1970s, Meyers had the opportunity to go to Cambodia as a nurse. She immediately volunteered, even though
it meant leaving her family behind for several months and
facing dangerous conditions.
“If you have ever seen the movie The Killing Fields, you would
understand why I left my family for a few months to go to
Cambodia and help,” says Meyers.
In Cambodia, Meyers lived in a tent and faced dangers such
W
hen Margaret (Loughead ’52) Meyers graduated
from Mount Union College, she was ready to em-
bark upon her life. She says now that her years on Mount
Union’s campus gave her “self confidence, courage and pride,”
were taken to a cobra farm to watch them milking the cobras. “They wanted us to not be afraid of the snakes,” said
Meyers. “But they did not warn us about the bombings!”
and she would need all of those things in the adventurous
While in Cambodia, Meyers was with a group of four nurses
travels that took her around the world throughout the next
and a doctor. They treated everyone who came to the camp
50 years.
because they “did not even know who the enemy was.” She
One of Meyers’ first stops in her journeys was North Africa
delivered babies and treated all kinds of injuries and illnesses.
in the late 1960s. Her husband, a member of the Air Force,
During these travels, and while raising four children, Meyers
was stationed in Tripoli, Libya. She had many experiences in
managed to go back to school and get her master’s degree.
Africa, and most notably, she recalls when they were evacu-
She had a professor who allowed her to bring her youngest
ated to Spain in 1967 during the six-day war. Meyers also put
child to class, and Meyers says she feels that she was “very
her nursing skills to work in Spain, voluntarily nursing those
fortunate” to be able to get her master’s degree during a time
within the camp who had fallen ill with various afflictions
(1970) when that was not so common.
such as mumps and measles.
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as bombings and cobras. When she arrived in Cambodia, they
Meyers says that her memories of her college years on Mount
Once they were relocated to North Africa, Meyers was of-
Union’s campus were wonderful and that she was very blessed.
fered the position of health teacher on the base, a position
“I started college only five days after I graduated from high
that came with one additional responsibility – coaching the
school. Luckily, I was very outgoing! Coming from a big city,
football team. Undaunted, Meyers said she took a book out
I had never lived in a small town before, and I had a good
of the library about football to help her with her new re-
experience in Alliance,” said Meyers. “I am eternally grateful
sponsibility. While in Africa, Meyers learned to speak Arabic,
I was able to attend Mount Union!”
mni Success
Success that Spanned Generations
Marian (Meacham ’52) Shern. Meacham has had the pleasure of attending all three daughters’ 50th class reunions.
As a student, Meacham was a member of Alpha Chi Omega
sorority and played intramural basketball. She says that she
developed “a greater interest for religious knowledge, that I
would not have found otherwise.” After she graduated, she
became a Latin teacher in Norwalk, OH, and two years later,
she married a high school friend.
Shern, Meacham’s daughter, said that she thoroughly enjoyed
this year’s Alumni Weekend. She said that it was a special
event, not only for her, but for her mother, who was able to
see her youngest daughter celebrate a 50th reunion.
C
onstance (Oesch ’25) Meacham attended this year’s
Alumni Weekend just as she has done every Alumni
Weekend since she earned her degree from Mount Union
College. This year marked her 77th Alumni Weekend, making her the oldest graduate in attendance this year.
Meacham, a resident of Randolph, OH, attended the College
when there were only five buildings and one female residence
hall. Memorial Hall, razed in 1996, was being built and the
Shern says that her mother was certainly an influence in her
decision to attend Mount Union. “Of course I remember her
talking about Mount Union,” said Shern. “She is Mount
Union’s biggest ‘backer’!”
Shern fondly remembers get-togethers with her mother’s
Mount Union friends, who had a ‘round robin’ group. “They
got together every year, and so we got to know them all very
well, including their children,” said Shern.
only sports women could participate in were intramurals.
When Shern entered Mount Union her freshman year, her
Women typically dropped out of college after they were mar-
sister, Margaret, was a senior and sister Eleanor, was a junior.
ried. Meacham said that contrary to many other females who
She remembers that each girl had $65 allotted to buy school
attended college at the time, “I wasn’t looking for a husband.”
clothes for the year, and that they laid them all in the back
Meacham’s parents both attended the College (Luella Battles
1901 and Clark Oesch 1901), and that became a deciding fac-
of their father’s new red Ford pick-up truck for the trip to
Alliance.
tor in her decision to attend. “There was never any doubt
Shern said that some of the highlights of the 50th reunion
where I was going,” she said. Over 20 of her relatives have
were singing with the Alumni Choir and reuniting with her
attended the College, covering three generations, and she
college roommate of three years. “I did not know she was
passed on the legacy to three of her four children, Margaret
coming to the reunion, and she surprised me,” said Shern. “It
(Meacham ’49) Mihalyi , Eleanor (Meacham ’50) Broscoe and
was a really good surprise!”
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Class Notes
ALUMNI CALENDAR
ALUMNI UPDATE
October 2 – Canton/Stark County Reception, Pro Football Hall of Fame, 2121
George Halas Dr. N.W., Canton, OH, special presentations by
Chuck Moore ’02 and President Ewing
Tribe Time
October 12 – Community Day and M Club Hall of Fame Induction Brunch
October 16 – Cleveland Mount Union Women, 6:30 p.m. Winking Lizard, 6901
Rockside Rd., Independence - Peterson Nut Fundraiser Kickoff and Membership
Drive
November 16 – Parents’ Day and Legacy Luncheon for alumni who have
children who are current students
December 8 – Canton/Massillon Chapter of Mount Union Women at the home of
Doris Heggy, 5185 Strausser St. N.W., North Canton, OH, with the
program of Christmas Music Surprise
More than 250 alumni and friends gathered for Mount Union
College Night with the Cleveland Indians on July 12. The
evening was especially enjoyable as the Tribe won in the bottom of the 10th inning with a “walk off ” base hit.
December 11 – Cleveland Mount Union Women Christmas Gathering, place to be
determined
Early January – Mount Union Concert Choir Tour, details to be announced
February 4 – Alumni Wrestling Gathering - prior to the Mount Union vs. John
Carroll match
February 10-14 – Florida Events, details to be announced
February 24-26 – 6th annual “Education on the Run” at The INN at Honey Run in
Amish country in Holmes county. Presenters will include Prof. Carol DeGrange,
Dr. Donald Hobson, Dr. Mary Ellen Gilpatric Nurmi, Dr. John Saffell and Dr.
Robert Wiese. Check this website http://www.muc.edu/alumni/events/run.htm for
further details
An Evening with the Bard
On July 14, about 60 alumni and friends gathered at Stan
Hywet Hall and Gardens for a box supper and the outdoor
performance of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. Cast
members included Jason Marr ’97, Brian Wilfong ’00 and Dr.
Early March – Greater Cleveland event, details to be announced
Douglas Hendel, professor of theatre at the College. It was a
March 22 – Canton/Massillon Chapter of Mount Union Women Winter Gathering
at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 2705 6th St. SW, Canton, OH. Program
from The First Ladies' Library and Gently Used Jewelry Auction
wonderful evening and hopefully will be repeated in the sum-
March 29-April 5 - Alumni and Friends Cruise to the Southern Caribbean on The
Constellation of Celebrity Cruise Lines. Check http://www.muc.edu/alumni/
cruise.htm for further details
mer of 2003.
Rides and More Rides
April 12 – Cleveland Mount Union Women Spring Scholarship Luncheon, Church
of the Saviour, 2537 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights Silent Auction - more details to
follow
April 26 – Canton/Massillon Mount Union Women Spring Scholarship Tea with
Mount Union's First Lady, Cynthia Ewing at 1:30 p.m. at the new home of the
president and family at 1304 S. Union Ave., Alliance, OH
May 11 – Baccalaureate and Commencement, Timken Physical Education Building
Our annual day at Cedar Point was July 20 and alumni, friends,
current and incoming students enjoyed a day of rides and
special fun.
June 6-8 – Alumni Weekend 2003
For additional information or to confirm specific events, please call the Office of
Alumni and College Activities (800) 992-6682, ext. 2030,
(330) 823-2030 or e-mail alumni@muc.edu.
2001-2002 Alumni Council
President
Nancy Ashcom ’69
Vice President
C. Reggie Thomas ’88
Treasurer
Susan (Dugle ’67) March
Secretary
Dorothy Davis ’62
Term Expiring 2003
Nancy Ashcom ’69
Jane (Mackey ’55) Barrett
Lynn (Ermlich ’82) Francis
Alan Harold ’98
Pat (McFarland ’71) Kovach
Susan (LaVeglia ’68) Martin
William M. McDevitt ’71
Jennifer (Hardy ’87) Parker
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Term Expiring 2004
Robert L. Buchs ’54
Tim Barnhouse ’64
Jill Connor ’87
Connie (Snode ’69) Flynn
Douglas Hubert ’73
Norma (Rowe ’65) Kitzmiller
Brittney Matejka ’99
C. Reggie Thomas ’87
Chautauqua on Lake Erie
Our traditional Lakeside Luncheon was held July 31 with Curt
Linke ’58 and Barbara (Branfield ’58) Caner in charge of the
arrangements. . . and purple and white balloons. Michael
De Matteis, director of sports information, spoke on the topic
The Eye of the Storm: Handling the Media Blitz during Mount
Union’s Football Championship Seasons. A family violin trio,
all under 13 years of age, provided beautiful pre-luncheon
music for the group.
Term Expiring 2005
Kathleen Butera ’86
Teresa Golden-Sims ’78
Dan Griffith ’99
Kay (Norton ’70) Hettler
Richard A. Jones ’42
Susan (Dugle ’68) March
Dave Mooney ’64
Jim Sturmi ’84
Class Notes
Class Notes to be included in Issue I,
2003 of Mount Union Magazine must
be received before November 15, 2002.
Material for Class Notes is obtained
from the “Update” form at the end of
Mount Union Magazine or online;
news passed along from alumni to the
Alumni Office, Advancement Office
and Annual Giving Office; and
newspaper articles. Notices sent by the
Post Office are not printed in Class
Notes.
1934
David L. Prosser resides at 800 S. 15th
St., #7432, Sebring, OH 44672-2089.
1938
Dwight Ashbaugh resides at 616 Cline
Ave., #220, Mansfield, OH 44907.
1948
1962
1967
Octave and Teresa Grecu reside at 634
W. Vine St., Apt. #1, Alliance, OH
44601.
Helen “Joni” (Stewart) and Jerry Landon
reside at 19 Crestwood Dr., Houston, TX
77007. Their e-mail: jonil@attglobal.net.
1949
Beverly (Brown) Nelson resides at
5800 N.E. Center Commons Way, Apt.
#443, Portland, OR 97213.
Martha (Horne) and Ed ’64 Hoag
reside at 40 Lane 163 Crooked Lake,
Angola, IN 46703. Ed works for Imco
Recycling Inc. His e-mail: ehoag@
imcorecycling.com.
Patricia (Foltz) Warren resides at
2663-1 Wingate Way N.W., Canton,
OH 44708.
1951
Homer Lash resides at 17506 E.
Cloudberry Dr., Parker, CO 80131.
James Williams resides at 2675
Blenheim Ave., Alliance, OH 44601.
His email: wci1@raex.com.
Elizabeth (Malicord) and Fredrick
Zried reside at 17 Escondido Cir., 3238,
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701.
1939
1952
Martha (Smith) Neff resides at 12082
Moon Shell Dr., Cape Coral, FL 33991.
Herbert Barry resides at 119 Westview
Dr., Johnstown, OH 43031.
Esther (Herdle) and Paul Wells reside
at 7 Garden Ct., Verona, PA 15147.
Jane (Drake) Woods resides at 6000
Riverside Dr., #C321, Dublin, OH
43017.
Charles and Mary Lou Young reside
at 2971 Oakhill Ln., Mt. Dora, FL
32757-9526.
1942
George Cain, M.D., resides at 4903
Brelsford Woods Dr., Westerville, OH
43081.
Richard A. Jones resides at 1114
Briarcliff, Alliance, OH 44601. His email: RA_JONES@webtv.com.
W. Richard and Ruth Werner reside
at 130 Llanfair Ln. N.W., New
Philadelphia, OH 44663. Their email:
wrwerner@aldelphia.net.
1943
Curtis and Margaretta Coleman reside
at 3045 Buena Vida Cir., Apt. 119-E,
Las Cruces, NM 88011-9124.
1947
Wilson B. Freshley resides at 4138
Swanson Blvd., Apt. #115, Wooster,
OH 44691.
James and Christine (Anderson) Halls
reside at 4664 Thrush Ct., Lebanon,
OH 45036.
Ty (Lamke) and Jerry Webb reside at 7988
S. Algonquian Ct., Aurora, CO 80016.
Their email: tywebb75@hotmail.com.
1953
Eugene Allison resides at 2561
Boundbrook Dr., Apt. 209, West Palm
Beach, FL 33406-8646.
1954
Eugene “Ged” and Janet Bryant’s can
be reached at P.O. Box 89, Jamestown,
PA 16134. Their email: thebryants@
nowonline.net.
1965
Barbara (Hughes) Fields resides at 113
Russett Ln., Middletown, CT 06457.
Barbara is a quality control assistant
for Eyelet Design, Inc. Her email:
BarbaraJF99@aol.com.
Dr. Roger and Ruth Thomas reside at
1143 Carlson, Ambridge, PA 15003.
Their e-mail: thomasrnr@hotmail.com.
1966
Lynn and Vicki (Eackles) Oehling
reside at 862 Wimbleton Dr., Raleigh,
NC 27609. Lynn is retired from the
North Carolina Department of
Corrections and Vicki is a music
teacher and vocal conductor for
Ravenscroft School. His email:
oehling@earthlink.net. Her email:
voehling@ravenscroft.org.
Marilyn (Hartman) Sutton resides at
853 Tollis Pkwy., Broadview Heights,
OH 44147-1834. She retired from
Ameritech in 1996 and earned a
master of arts degree in English from
Cleveland State University in May
2002. Her email: suttonmk@aol.com.
1968
Rev. Kenneth and Martha (Shoemaker ’65) Baillis reside at 637 Senn
Dr., Akron, OH 44319. Kenneth is
minister at the Hope United
Methodist Church.
Will Bowdish was named Financial
Services Advocate of the Year for the
Columbus District by the SBA
Columbus District Office of National
City. He is SBA program manager for
National City in Southern Ohio and
Kentucky.
Gary Lanzen’s e-mail: lanzen@core.com.
Jane (Fursey) and Carl ’67 Ralston reside
at 106 Clear Sky Ct., Cary, NC 27513. Jane
is a CPA and is a controller for Keystone
Corporation. Carl is a senior member
corporate technical staff for H-P. Her
email: janeralston@kscdevelop.com. His
email: carl.ralston@sas.com.
1969
Jane Ann (Erich) and Patrick Kane
reside at 16127 Kent Rd., Laurel, MD,
20707.
1956
Dolores (Smith) Taylor resides at 210
Woodland Dr., Eustis, FL 32726-7805.
1959
Bruce Feicht resides at 670 B
Springfield Rd., Columbiana, OH
44408.
1960
Robert Earnest and Carolyn Stewart
were married on June 19, 2002. They
reside at 20425 Ivybridge Ct.,
Montgomery Village, MD 20886.
Robert is director of marketing and
development for The Treatment and
Learning Centers. Their email:
cstewart-rearnest@msn.com. His email: rearnest@ttlc.org.
Joan (Davis) Guylas resides at 5286 N.
Via Velazquez, Tucson, AZ 85750.
Julianne (Sera) Klippert’s e-mail:
hppybkr@earthlink.net.
Dale and Nancy Sanford reside at 565
Highland Hills Dr., Apple Valley/
Howard, OH 43028.
A group of alumnae joined after Alumni Weekend for a little reunion of their
own at a cottage in Huron, OH. The “MUC-MATES-ALLIANCE” is pictured above.
First row (l-r): Kaye (Hogg ’68) Chapman, Glen Shellhammer ’67, Marilyn
(Hartman ’66) Sutton. Second row (l-r): Sue (Porter ’67) Shellhammer, Linda
(Bellingham ’66) Allardyce, Bette (Bodley ’67) Chambless, Dr. Diane (Butler ’68)
Moore. Not pictured: Beth (Johnson ’66) Walter, Anne (Wehner ’65) Saylor.
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Class Notes
1970
Marilyn (Mitchell) Dankner resides at
8043 Quarry Ridge Way, Bethesda,
MD 20817.
Dr. Kathleen (Howe) and Walter
Nogay reside at 2417 Twelve Oaks Dr.,
Hermitage, PA 16148. Kathleen is
assistant superintendent for the
Slippery Rock Area School District.
Her e-mail: kherm1@hotmail.com and
kathleen_nogay@slipperyrock.k12.pa.us.
1971
Alan and Kathleen (Hunter ’69)
Purdum reside at 128 Fairview Ave.,
Cortland, OH 44410-1426. Alan is a
music specialist for Grand Valley
Schools and was re-elected as
recording secretary of the American
Orff-Schulwerk Association of music
and movement education. Kathleen
is a library clerk for the WarrenTrumbull County Public Library.
Their e-mail: ADPurdum@aol.com.
Gregory Russell and Ellen Lemley
reside at 1205 Chimney Chase Dr.,
Jonesboro, AR 72401. Gregory is an
associate professor and director of the
program in criminology and Ellen is
an assistant professor of criminology,
both at Arkansas State University. His
e-mail: grussell@mail.astate.edu.
Mary Kay (Smith) Ziga resides at 5616
Sage Hills Dr., Apt. #623, Charlotte,
NC 28277. Mary is a senior design
leader for Freeman White. Her email:
mkziga@freemanwhite.com.
1973
Gary Johnston and Karen Rose reside
at 420 Darby’s Run, Bay Village, OH
44140. Gary is vice president for
American Greetings Corporation.
Karen is director, merchandiser
operations for American Greetings
Corporation. Their email: hatfact@
attbi.com. His email: gary.johnston@
americangreetings.com. Her email:
karen.rose@amgreetings.com.
Patricia (Fagan) and Boyd Phelps
reside at 22311 Cimarron Pkwy., Katy,
TX 77450. Patricia is a computer
programmer for Chevron Texaco and
Boyd is a sound technician for Full
Circle Sound.
1974
Rita (Schneider) Boucher can be reached
at P.O. Box 3094, 37 Chelsea Ct., Eagle, CO
81631. She is the manager/accountant of
Jewels By Shilpi, Inc. Her e-mail:
rsboucher@aol.com.
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Rudy Weidert resides at 300 Buell Rd.,
Rochester, NY 14624. He is a partner
in RL Kistler Company. His email:
rweidert.rkistler.com.
1975
Rod and Brenda Doughty reside at 221
Pine St., Punxsutawney, PA 157671928. Rod is a paramedic/chaplain for
Lifestat Ambulance Service. Brenda is
a dietary aide for Mulberry Square.
His email: doughtyr@adelphia.net.
Randall and Ann Marie Hunt reside
at 840 Kintzwoods Dr., Alliance, OH
44601. Randall is the director of
Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths and
Dougherty Co. LPA. He was elected to
the Pro Football Hall of Fame Board
of Directors and named Chairman
Elect of Stark State College. Ann is a
registered nurse for the Canton
Community Clinic. His email:
rchunt@kwgd.com.
Tendekai Muzorewa resides at 2050 Lou
Dr., Atlanta, GA 30013. He is an IT
consultant for Ten Consulting and is the
father of Leslie, 20, and Stacie, 17. His email: ten_muzo@hotmail.com.
Scott Oelslager graduated from
Capital University Law School in May
2002 with a juris doctor degree.
1976
Carl Baughman resides at 3017 Ole
Towne Ln., Virginia Beach, VA 23452.
Daniel Buckel resides at 430 N.
Prospect, Hartville, OH 44632. He is
principal of Hartville Elementary
School of Lake Local Schools. His email: buckeldan@lake.stark.k12.oh.us.
Rick Pease resides at 124 31 st St.,
Newark, OH 43055. He is a special
education educator for Licking Valley
Schools and was named Baseball
Coach of the Year for the Buckeye
Athletic Conference. His e-mail:
peaser@lickingvalley.k12.oh.us.
Dr. William Gregory and Rita Sawyer
reside at 15630 Borgen Ct., Moorpark,
CA 93021. William is the vice
president for student affairs at
California State University Channel
Islands, America’s and California’s
newest state university. Rita is director
of enrollment services for Walden
University. His e-mail: Greg.Sawyer@
csuci.edu.
1977
Mark Choppa’s e-mail: mchoppa@
loislaw.com.
Julie (Zamagias) Clapper resides at
2368 Ansley, Alliance, OH 44601. Her
e-mail: jaz@mail.cannet.com.
Michele (Charriere) and Lloyd
Forman reside at 8113 Whitting Dr.,
Manassas, VA 20112. Michele is an
English as a second language (ESL)
teacher for Prince William County
Schools and earned a master of
education degree with certification in
ESL from Marymount University.
Lloyd is a project manager for
TRW. They are the parents of Austin,
10 and Jacob, 7. Their e-mail:
Imforman@verizon.net.
Elaine Marie (Patterson) Leach
resides at 2369 Joslyn Ln., Hudson,
OH 44236. Elaine Marie is a fourth
grade teacher at Southeast Local
Schools. She is the mother of Adam,
19, David, 13 and Catherine, 6. Her
email: mleach920@aol.com.
Robert “Bob” and Janet (Boynton
’88) Machovec reside at 15355 W.
River Rd., Columbia Station, OH
44028. Bob is employed by the
Columbia United Methodist Church.
Their email: MachovecJr@aol.com.
1979
Rev. John and Jill Beck were married
July 27, 2002. They reside at 1949
Crestview Dr., Orrville, OH 44667.
John is the lead pastor for DayBreak
Community Church. Jill is the
assistant to the superintendent of
Ashland City Schools. Their email:
LifeCoachJABeck@aol.com. His
email: DayBreakChurch@aol.com.
Judy (Helman) and John Chester, Jr.,
announce the birth of a daughter,
Anna Caroline on October 19, 2001,
who joins siblings Jack, 4 and
Elizabeth, 3. They reside at 4906
Riverside Dr., Columbus, OH 43220.
John is an attorney for Chester,
Willcox & Saxbe LLP. Their email:
JHChester@columbus.rr.com.
Michael and Lisa Greenfelder reside
at 633 Church St. S.W., North Canton,
OH 44720. Michael is a med clinic
registered nurse for C.S.S. Inc. and
Lisa is an accounts payable team
leader for C.S.S. Inc. Their email:
mjgrn01@hotmail.com. His email:
greenmic@ccsbehavioral.org. Her
email: greenlis@cssbehavioral.org.
Susan (Neff) Hamilton can be reached at
P.O. Box 205, Twinsburg, OH 44087-0205.
Her email: red86fiero@hotmail.com.
Lynne (Brunner) Hampu resides at
4030 S. Union Ave., Alliance, OH
44601.
Mary Ellen “Tia” (Hubert) Kovach
resides at 2229 Smoky View Blvd.,
Powell, OH 43065. She is an
orthopedic manager for Arlington
Orthopedics, Inc. She is the mother
of John, 17, and Matthew, 15. Her email: mkovach@columbus.rr.com.
Danette Reynolds-Gallaghar and
Robert Gallaghar reside at Potter Rd.,
Rowe, MA 01367. Robert is a radiation
control officer for the Massachusetts
Department of Public Health. They
are the parents of Maeve, 8, and Enid,
4. Their e-mail: d_rey1@hotmail.com.
1981
Timothy and Carol (Wainright ’80)
Andy reside at 141 Irwin Ave.,
Houston, PA 15342. Their email:
t.candy@attbi.com.
Sue (Fleishman) and Mike Briggs, along
with their children Kaitlyn, 11, and Sarah,
10 reside at 167 Cackler Rd., Streetsboro,
OH 44241. Sue is a math teacher and
department chair for Hudson City
Schools. She earned the National Board
Certified Teacher Award in November
2001. Mike is an engineering lab
technician for Kichler Lighting. Her email:
briggss@hudson.edu. His email: mbriggs
@kichler.com.
Marilyn (Lewis) and James Mauck
announce the birth of a son, Cameron
Jared, on May 7, 2002, who joins
siblings Jordan, 15, and Taryn, 10.
Marilyn is a teacher for Orange City
Schools and James is a systems analyst
for Progressive Insurance. They reside
at 33605 Tallyho Ct., Solon, OH 44139.
Their e-mail: lewismauck@aol.com.
Randal Smith resides at 668 Cardinal
Ln., Lexington, KY 40503.
1982
Tim Hartzell, CFA is managing
director, portfolio management for
Wells Capital Management. His email: hartzet@wellscap.com.
Debra (Skamer) Kingston resides at
5710 Stratford Gardens Dr., Sugar
Land, TX 77479. Her e-mail:
dkingston@houston.rr.com.
Nicholas and Gwendolyn Mamula
reside at 12 Highland View Rd.,
Carnegie, PA 15106. Nicholas is owner
of Expressions of Art and Gwendolyn
is a business development manager for
Carnival Cruise Lines. They are the
parents of Niko, 8. Their e-mail:
expressionsnick@aol.com.
Lynne (Keener) and John McAbier reside
at 4085 Bayview Cr., Newport, MI 48166.
Class Notes
Lynne earned a master of arts degree from
the University of Toledo. She is a school
counselor for Toledo Public Schools. John
is a manager for Roadway Express. They
are the parents of Jason, 17, and Katie, 15.
Her email: lynnedemcabier@yahoo.com.
Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett was named
one of the 500 most influential women
in northeastern Ohio by Northern Ohio
Live Magazine. She is a psychologist
and CEO of Rise, Sally, Rise, Inc. Her
e-mail: drbarnett@risesallyrise.com.
William Schumacher’s e-mail:
bschumacher@unizan.com.
1983
Dr. Eli Fisher and Dr. Doris Wossum
reside at 318 W. Jefferson St., Pulaski, TN
38478. His email: efisher@gbod.org.
Scott and Elizabeth Gill, along with
their daughter, Jennifer, 13, reside at
2060 Wyandotte Rd., Columbus, OH
43212. Scott is a tax administrator for
the city of Upper Arlington. His email:
sgill@ua-ohio.net.
Michael and Karen Parnell along with
their children, Matthew, 15, Whitney,
14, and Carmen, 12, reside at 1821
Fairway Dr., Uniontown, OH 44685.
Michael was promoted to general
manager for Goodyear Tire & Rubber.
Their email: maparn@aol.com.
Mary (Schroeder) and Mike
Schlievert reside at 24139 James Ridge
Rd., Millbury, OH 43447. Mary is a
speech pathologist for Genoa Area
Schools and Mike is a materials
management process expert for
Owens Corning Parkway. They are the
parents of Sam, 11, and Jane, 8. Their
email: schlieverts@totalink.net.
1984
Angelo Cruz resides at 2213 N.
Keating Ave., Chicago, IL 60639.
Jim and Mendy Gotshall, along with
their children Alysha, 12, Cody, 7, and
Macy, 3, reside at 1275 Cheverton Ave.
N.E., Louisville, OH 44641. Jim is a
technology coach for Canton South
High School. His email: gotshall@
cantonlocal.org.
Shelly “Marilyn Michelle” (Perkins)
and Richard Shoemaker announce the
birth of a daughter, Caroline Michelle,
on June 21, 2002, who joins siblings,
Abigail, 8, and Emma, 4. They reside
at 157 Wyckshire Dr., Pataskala, OH
43062. Shelly is an elementary school
teacher for St. Plus X School. Richard
is a high school English teacher for
Hilliard City Schools.
Deanna Stickley-Miner and Ed Miner
reside at 221 E. Gates St., Columbus,
OH 43206. Deanna is director of
connectional mission and justice for
the West Ohio Conference of the
United Methodist Church. Ed is
pastor of St. Paul United Church of
Christ. They are the parents of Allison,
5, Sarah Kate, 5, and Luke, 2.
1985
Michele (Samay) and Tim Coss
announce the adoption of a son and a
daughter, Jonathan Michael and Jamie
Elizabeth, who join sibling David, 2.
Joanna (Greene) and Bob Jones reside
at 1121 Haymaker Rd., State College,
PA 16801. Joanna is a senior research
engineer for Applied Research Lab of
Penn State University and Bob is an
education coordinator for Mt. Nittany
United Methodist Church. Their email: tomotoh8r@hotmail.com or
raj3@psu.edu.
Kuniko (Shiraishi) and Michael
Kenna reside at 1-12-9 #301
Takanodai, Nerima-ka, Tokyo 1770033.
1986
Michael and Candela Armstead reside
at 1928 Sierra Dr., Raleigh, NC
27603. Michael is a database
administrator for GlaxoSmithKline.
He and Candela are the parents of
Mychal, 18, and Christian, 11. Their
e-mail: armsteadm@aol.com.
Kathleen Butera’s e-mail: kathleen.
butera@yahoo.com.
Barbara Clinefelter’s e-mail: bcc@skid
morelaw.com.
Debbie (Hoefler) Gresick can be reached
at P.O. Box 4117, Youngstown, OH 44515.
Her e-mail: FidelisCo@ameritech.net.
Paige Harker’s e-mail: paige.harker@
verizon.net.
Joseph Hruby resides at 405 Windrush
Dr., Apt. #4, Hammond, LA 70403.
Joseph is head strength and
conditioning coach for Southern
Louisiana University. He earned a
master of science degree in exercise
science from Appalachian State
University in 1998 and a master of
science degree in sports management
from Louisiana State University in
2001. His email: jhruby@selu.edu.
1987
Kevin Connor and Robyn FouttyConnor reside at 12431 Lake Vista Dr.,
Crista (Wilson ’89) Sigrist, along with her two children reunited with classmate
Karen (Butz ’89) Vendl and her family in June 2002 in Colorado Springs, CO.
Tomball, TX 77377. Kevin is a product
marketing manager for HewlettPackard. He and Robyn are the
parents of Ethan, 1. Their e-mail:
kevinandrobyn@sbcglobal.net.
Bob and Lisa DenBleyker announce
the birth of a son, Kevin Charles,
on June 14, 2002, who joins
sibling Timothy, 2. Bob is a senior
geologist for Environmental Waste
Management Associates and Lisa is a
recreational therapist for Garden
Terrace Nursing Home. They reside
at 5 North Pkwy., Wharton, NJ 07885.
Their e-mail: bldenbl@optonline.net.
Bob and Cindy Klinar announce the
birth of a daughter, Hope Isabela, on
May 20, 2002, who joins siblings
Jonah, 5 and Maxim, 3. They reside at
19921 Fairmount Blvd., Shaker
Heights, OH 44118. Bob is an assistant
principal at Westlake High School.
Paul and Sandra Santiago reside at 108
N.W. 77th Ave., Margate, FL 33063.
Paul is director of sales and marketing
for First Mail Marketing and is a
member of its board of directors.
Sandra is an executive assistant for
Union Planters Bank. They are the
parents of Alexandra, 7. His email:
paul_santiago_49@hotmail.com and
pauls@firstmailmarketing.com.
1988
Dr. Heather Ackley’s
hackley@apu.edu.
email:
Chris Beckley resides at 3007 Hickory
Woods Dr., #18, Roanoke, VA 24012.
He is a store manager for Aaron Rents,
Inc. and his store was recognized as
one of the top five in the country for
2001. He is the father of Noah, 3.
Heidi (Kauntz) and Robert Gillespie
reside at 9600 Shaw Rd., Spencer, OH
44275-9775. Heidi is vice president of
Marks Road Development Corp. and
Robert is president of Investment
Property Management Co. They are the
parents of Victoria, 9, and George, 1.
Their e-mail: Sachsen_oh@yahoo.com.
Maria “Mimi” (Heggestad) and Scott
Miller reside at 3149 Bay Meadows Cr.,
Stow, OH 44224. Her email: mimi24
@neo.rr.com.
Lisa (Hall) and Ned Portune
announce the birth of a son, Jack
Conrad, on February 19, 2002, who
joins siblings Grant, 7, and Erin, 3.
Lisa is an independent consultant and
Ned is a senior technical lead for EDS.
They reside at 10113 Colbourne Ct.,
Loveland, OH 45140. Her e-mail:
lisa@portune.com.
Mary Beth (Reighart) and David ’91
Manns reside at 14920 Orrville St.,
North Lawrence, OH 44666. Mary Beth
is a teacher for Northwest Local Schools
and David is vice president of PPC, Inc.
They are the parents of Matthew, 7,
Meredith, 4, and Morgan, 2. Their email: marybethmanns@hotmail.com.
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Class Notes
David and Raynae Petty announce the
birth of a daughter, Magen, on April
23, 2002. David is a social studies
teacher and basketball coach for
Cardinal Mooney High School. They
reside at 474 Melbourne Ave.,
Boardman, OH 44512.
C. Michelle (Breting) and David Pfeil
reside at 904 Bel Air Dr. N.W., North
Canton, OH 44720. Michelle is a loan
processor/accounting and David is
owner/operations manager, both for
The Mortgage Experts, Inc. They are
the parents of Catherine, 4, and Chase, 3.
Their e-mail: michellebreting@yahoo.com.
1989
Lisa (King) and Mark Boyce announce the
birth of a daughter, Alyssa Margaret, on
June 10, 2002. They reside at 1214 16th St.
N.W., Canton, OH 44703. Her e-mail:
lisak714@neo.rr.com.
Scott and Lorie Runkle announce the
birth of a son, Max Duran, on
December 14, 2001, who joins siblings
Leah, 6, and Brent, 3. They reside at
10323 Golden Ridge Dr., Wadsworth,
OH 44281. Scott is an executive
administrator for OEC Corporation.
Their e-mail: srunkle@shoppec.com.
training specialist for the Franklin
County Board of MRDD. His e-mail:
vvprodco@aol.com.
1990
Jackie (Walley) and Kevin Arnold are
the parents of Aaron, 9, and Matthew,
3. They reside at 6975 S.W. River Rd.,
Hillsboro, OR 97123. Kevin is a project
manager for American Tower. Their
email: intro.rtwoboys@verizon.net.
Dr. Constance Chesner resides at
325 Midland Pkwy., #517, Summerville, SC 29485. Constance is an
obstetrician/gynecologist for Women’s
Health Partners.
Beth Ann (White) and Jeff Conley
Sarah Elizabeth, on May 3, 2002.
Beth Ann is a teacher for Plain
Local Schools and Jeff is a selfemployed magician and computer
consultant. They reside at 4637
Grandview Ave. N.E., Canton, OH
44705. Their e-mail: conleye@eagle4.
stark.k12.oh.us.
Larry Gallina resides at 330 E. Fulton
St., #A, Columbus, OH 43215. He is a
research chemist for Barnebey and
Sutcliffe.
Craig and Kathy (Butz) Steele
announce the birth of a son, Cooper,
on January 22, 2002, who joins sibling
Brittany, 11. They reside at 6577
Linden Cr., Windsor, WI 53598. Their
e-mail: steeleca@charter.net.
Katie (Kolke) and David Gill
Molly Marie, on July 1, 2002. David is
director of architecture for Weis
Markets, Inc. They reside at 418 Golf
View Dr., Lewisburg, PA 17837.
Joseph Stefanko resides at 301 Frebis
Ave., Columbus, OH 43206. He is a
Lynnita (Kaschak) and Michael
Himes announce the birth of a
daughter, Annabelle Morgan, on
December 19, 2001. They reside at
7445 S. Palmyra Rd., Canfield, OH
44406. Lynnita is a branch manager
for Farmers National Bank. Michael
is a branch manager for American
General Finance. Their email:
mlhimes@msn.com.
Lori (McClamroch) Karasek was listed
in the June 2002 edition of Northern
Ohio Live Magazine as one of
northeast Ohio’s most distinguished
women.
Scott Murdoch resides at 1120 S.
Freedom, Alliance, OH 44601.
Joe and Debbie Palinkas reside at 938
Elmwood Dr., Macedonia, OH 44056.
Joe is employed by ICI Paints. His
email: joe_palinkas@ici.com.
Sara (Frischkorn) and Anthony
Snyder announce the birth of a son,
Frank Herbert, on August 3, 2002, who
joins siblings Emma, 4, and Truman,
2. They reside at 2201 Waynesburg St.,
Naperville, IL 60565. Sara is the city
editor for The Naperville Sun.
Anthony is the fraternal and
communications manager for
National Fraternal Congress of
America. Their email: Frischkorn68
@yahoo.com.
1991
Staci (Karcher) and Jeff Allgood reside
at 2018 Gross Ave., Canton, OH 44714.
Staci is an account examiner for the
State of Ohio. Jeff is a self-employed
chef and caterer.
John and Paula Bouloubasis
announce the birth of a son, Alex
Kannas, on March 21, 2002, who joins
sibling Kasandra.
Yvonne (Brown) and Adam Brann
reside at 639 Catalpa Dr., Maxwell AFB,
AL 36113. Adam is deputy chief of the
faculty development department for
the United States Air Force. Her email:
yvonnebr2@hotmail.com.
Megan (Michael) and Steve Fisher
reside at 150 Hutchinson Dr., St.
Clairsville, OH 43950. Megan is a
SLD/DH teacher for Shadyside
Schools and Steve is a registered nurse
at Genesis Health Care-Bethesda
Hospital. They are the parents of
Michael, 5, and Gracie, 3. Their email: 4fishers94@attbi.com. Her email: SA_23@omalp1.moeresa.net.
Brian ’93 and Amy (Kirchmeyer ’92) Friedmann and their daughter Samantha
traveled to Chicago in July to reconnect with classmate Michelle (Strainer ’93)
Rollins and her son Ian.
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Maureen (Tirella) and Peter Karlak
reside at 42943 Sundance Sq.,
Ashburn, VA 20148. Maureen works
for Deltek Systems Inc. Their e-mail:
mgt91@aol.com.
Gayle (Hess) and Joseph Lodato reside
at 4645 Twin Pines Dr., Knoxville, TN
37921. Gayle is a clinical social worker
at Helen Ross McNabb CenterChildren and Youth Program. Joseph
is in his first year of law school at the
University of Tennessee. Their email:
smokeylaw@comcast.net.
Susan (Hill) and Craig Mamone
announce the birth of twin boys,
Marco and Micah, on June 18, 2002,
who join siblings Marissa, 6, Chase, 4,
and Alexa, 2. Craig is a quality
assurance engineer for Medrad
Incorporated. His email: cmamone
@medrad.com.
Rob and Diana Mitchell reside at 101
Benedum Pl., Cary, NC 27511. Rob is
a quality control manager for Kodak
and Diana is a marketing manager for
Community Hospice. Their e-mail:
mitchellrd@netscape.net. His e-mail:
mitchelr@qualexphoto.com.
Pamela (Weaver) and Terin Mitterling
announce the birth of a son, Caden
Kurt, on December 6, 2001, who joins
sibling Mikayla, 2. They reside at 322
Heritage Ave., Canal Fulton, OH
44614. Pamela is a multisystemic
therapy program supervisor for Crisis
Intervention Center of Stark County,
Inc. and Terin is a truck driver for
TMC Trucking. Their e-mail:
PamnTerin@msn.com. Her e-mail:
PamM@cicstark.org.
1992
Kevin Bailey resides at 1438 W. Clifton
Blvd., Lakewood, OH 44107.
Matthew and Stephanie Jewett reside
at 17606 S.E. 19th St., Vancouver, WA
98683. Matthew is president of
IdeaCommon, Inc. and Stephanie is a
senior business analyst for Credence
Systems. Their e-mail: mattj@jewett
family.org. His e-mail: mattj@idea
common.biz.
Craig Paul’s e-mail: capPittsboro
@earthlink.net.
Jamie and Shelly Schaeffer reside at
P.O. Box 599, Lumber City, GA 31549.
Jamie is an instructor for East Central
Technology College. Their e-mail:
jschaeffer@ectcollege.org.
Pam Spangler resides at 1213 Idaho
Rd., Youngstown, OH 44515.
Jennifer (Portaro) and Steven Speer
announce the birth of a son, Alexander
Thomas, on July 5, 2002, who joins
Class Notes
sibling Paxton, 3. They reside at 34999
Summer Hill Dr., Avon, OH 44011.
Jennifer is vice president/graphic
designer and Steven is president/
Internet developer, both for Universal
Promotions, Inc. Their e-mail:
Jspeer@upohio.com.
Robert Vesely resides at 4314 Dressler
Rd. N.W., Canton, OH 44718. He is a
financial advisor for Thrivent
Financial.
Tammy (Rogers) and Pablo ’95
Wenhame reside at 4317 Oakwood
Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45236. Tammy is
the art director/public affairs specialist
for Hamilton County Environmental
Services. She received the Ohio,
Kentucky, Indiana Regional Council of
Governments OKI in Motion Award for
her contribution to the planning,
production, and art direction of
the 2001 Clean Air-a-Thon 5K Run/
Walk for air quality. Their e-mail:
bagera1@hotmail.com. Her e-mail:
tammy.wenhame@hamilton-co.org.
1993
Lisa Chamberlin’s e-mail: chamberlin
l@salemhosp.com.
Tom Daily resides at 545 Pepperwood,
Brunswick, OH 44212. He is a CPA
for Ciulla, Smith and Dale. His email:
tdaily2952@aol.com.
Christine Ess and Timothy Canan
were married on May 4, 2002. Penny
(Hubbard) Faist served as matron of
honor. They reside at 118 Van Buren
Ave., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
Christine is a supervisor for Victoria
Insurance Group. Timothy works in
quality assurance for America’s Best
Medical Equipment. Their email:
cmess5@msn.com.
Charity (Crinnion) Jenkins’s e-mail:
mandcj1@zoominternet.net.
Susan (Miller) and Brad Kane reside
at 705 McDonald St., Lakeland, FL
33803. Susan is coordinator of athletic
health care and a faculty member in
the athletic training education
program at Florida Southern College.
Brad is a research associate at the
University of South Florida. Her email: skane@flsouthern.edu.
Scott Kaser’s e-mail: combatatc@
wmconnect.com.
Rachel (Stotsenburg) and John ’94
Roncone announce the birth of a
daughter, Lauren Alexia, on February
28, 2002. They reside at 10983
Thoresby Cr. N.W., Uniontown, OH
44685.
Michele (Shifflet) and Timothy Rose
were married July 13, 2002. They reside
at 37 Atkins St., Glouster, OH 45732.
Michele earned a master’s degree in
May 2001 from Marygrove College and
is an elementary music teacher for
Trimble Local Schools. Timothy is an
elementary art teacher for Southern
Local Schools Perry County. Their
email: TL_sshifflet@seovec.org.
Chuck and Jodi Schmidt announce
the birth of a son, Jackson Thomas, on
June 29, 2002, who joins sibling
William, 2. They reside at 1468 Bruce
Rd., Macedonia, OH 44056. Their
email: 2337cs@msn.com.
Daniel and Connie Sommers reside at
107 Willard Ave., Bedford, OH 44146.
Daniel is the band director for
Cardinal Local Schools and Connie is
the band director for Buckeye Local
Schools. They are the parents of
Joshua, 1. Their e-mail: Somtrpt@
aol.com.
Feiloakitau Kaho Tevi (Fuji) and Eleni
Leveni announce the birth of Taka’i
Fonua Mahu Sioeli Tevi, on March 23,
2001. Feiloakitau is executive secretary
for the World Council of Churches.
Their e-mail: fkt@wcc-coe.org.
1994
Karen (Segedi) and David Cheezan
reside at 214 Trefoil Ct., Winchester, VA
22602. They are the parents of Michael,
1. Their e-mail: ksegedi@hotmail.com.
Janet Dauber resides at 1014 Prince
St., #5, Alexandria, VA 22314. She is a
graphic designer/web developer for
SAIC. Her e-mail: jdauber1@att.net.
Paul and Carolyn (Jeffers) Hansford
announce the birth of a son, Paul D.
III, on December 12, 2001, who joins
siblings Rebekah, 3, and Hannah, 5.
They reside at 3056 Dorf Dr., Dayton,
OH 45418. Paul is a senior consultant
at Simplesoft Solutions, Inc.
Jeffery Howard resides at 4817
Lexington Ridge Dr., Medina, OH
44256. He is the national sales
manager for H & S Tool, Inc. His email: Jeff@HandStool.net.
Matt and Renee (Clark) LaFountain
announce the birth of a son, Christian
Matthew, on March 27, 2002. Matt is
manager of Hill, Barth and King and
Renee is an HR generalist for FedEx
Custom Critical. Their e-mail:
cr_lafo@yahoo.com. His e-mail:
mlafountain@hbkcpa.com.
Kimberly (Spangler) and John McGee
reside at 129 Timber Trail Dr.,
Lebanon, TN 37090. Kimberly is a
CEO for Tri State Billing Solutions.
John is a sales executive for McGee’s
Corvette Connection. They are the
parents of Connor, 1. Their email:
kdmcgee@juno.com.
Brian and Laurie Reali announce the
birth of a daughter, Maura Eileen, on
June 9, 2002, who joins sibling Brendan,
1. Brian is the deputy law director for
the City of Stow and Laurie is a medical
lab technician for Summa Health
System. They reside at 3853 Lake Run
Blvd., Stow, OH 44224. Their e-mail:
godomes@core.com.
Brett Stalnaker’s e-mail: b_stalnaker@
hotmail.com.
Jeremy and Jacqueline Tiermini
Francesca Marie, on July 28, 2002, who
joins sibling Calogero, 2. They reside
at 6 Wood St., Canandaigua, NY
14424. Jeremy is a certified athletic
trainer/instructor of physical education for Finger Lakes Community
College. He is pursuing a master’s
degree at the United States Sports
Academy in Daphne, AL. His email:
tiermij@flcc.edu.
1995
Amity (Packard) and Nate Arnold
announce the birth of a son, Tristen
Phillip, on April 19, 2002, who joins sibling
Jacob, 3. They reside at 7444 Co. Rd. 40,
Mt. Gilead, OH 43338. Amity received
her master’s degree in advanced physician
assistant studies from the Arizona School
of Health Science. Their email:
arnold@rebird.net.
James and Kristin Capel announce the
birth of a daughter, Paige Michaela, on
June 16, 2002. James is a fifth grade
science teacher for Mentor Schools and
was the 2002 Lubrizol Science Teacher
of the Year. Kristin is a third grade
teacher for Mentor Schools. Their
email: capel@mentorschools.org.
Daniel and Beth Catlos announce the
birth of a daughter, Rebecca Grace, on
July 20, 2002, who joins sibling Abigail,
1. They reside at 2815 E. Middletown
Rd., Poland, OH 44514. Daniel is a
claims representative for Grange
Insurance. Beth is a clinical dietician
for Shepherd of the Valley. His email:
CatlosD@GrangeInsurance.com.
Julia Coriale resides at 849 Nevin St.,
Akron, OH 44301. She is a case manager
for Community Support Services. Her
email: Juliasue72@msn.com.
Megan (Draudt) and Jerad Harper
reside at 316 W. 7th St., Mankato, MN
56001. Jerad is a captain in the U.S.
Army.
Stacy (Betts) and Douglas ’93 Jeffries
reside at 201 E. 11th St., Dover, OH
44622.
Jim Krapenc resides at 555 Asylum St.,
#411, Hartford, CT 06105. He is a house
manager for Hartford Stage Company.
His e-mail: krapenc@hotmail.com.
Melani (Leja) and David Lyon
announce the birth of a son, Joshua
Henry, on December 1, 2001. Melani
earned a master of education degree
from George Mason University. David
is supervisor of the regional special
education program for Prince William
County Schools. They reside at 11914
Woodland View Dr., Fredericksburg,
VA 22407.
Mallory Muffet resides at 26080 Lytle
Rd., Quaker City, OH 43773.
Melanie Murray resides at 2241 N.Wayne,
#1, Chicago, IL 60614. She is a senior
technical recruiter for Computer
Consultants of America, Inc. Her email:
Mdm_3@yahoo.com and mmurray@
computer-consultants.com.
Carolyn (Mann) and Mark Newkirk
announce the birth of a daughter, Julia
Grace, on April 10, 2002. Carolyn is a
product information specialist for
GlaxoSmithKline and Mark is a senior
pharmacy network compliance
representative for Merck-Medco.
They reside at 714 Crystal Dr.,
Pittsburgh, PA 15228. Their e-mail:
newk17@juno.com.
Melissa Osborn resides at 4104 Sloan
Sq. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30329. She is an
Internal Medicine Hospitalist at
Crawford Long Hospital of Emory
Hospital. Her email: melissaosborn@
ohiostatebuckeyes.com.
Michelle Robbins and Billy Snook
were married on January 27, 2002.
Michelle is a copy editor for the
Wapakoneta Daily News and music
director at Westview United Methodist
Church. Billy is a foreman at Frost &
Co., Inc. They are the parents of
Jazmine, 5, and Tesla, 3. Their e-mail:
michelle_in_wapak@yahoo.com. Her
e-mail: msnook@wapakwdn.com.
Beth (Wilson) and Kurt Shoemaker
reside at 207 S. Melville St., Rensselaer,
IN 47978.
Chris Snyder and Samantha Fortner reside
at 6733 Ascot Dr.,Antioch,TN 37013. Chris
is the assistant general manager of Nashville
Sounds Baseball. His e-mail: chrissnyder
@nashvillesounds.com.
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Class Notes
Jamie Turley’s e-mail: james.turley@
us.army.mil.
Mark and Gina (DeGenova) Vance
reside at 7188 Thorncliffe Blvd.,
Parma, OH 44134-5365. Their e-mail:
vancem1@yahoo.com.
1996
John Annoni resides at 155 Hunt Club
Dr., Apt. 2D, Akron, OH 44321.
Gina Dominick is the tourism
manager for the Canton/Stark County
Convention and Visitors’ Bureau.
Lance Green resides at 1898 Caroline
Ave., Norton, OH 44203. His e-mail:
lancegreen@yahoo.com.
Andrew Huffman is the manager of
Kintana. His e-mail: ahuffman@
kintana.com.
Phillip Johnson and Kimberly Coligan
were married on October 13, 2001.
Phillip is a counselor in the field of
drug and alcohol counseling and
earned a master of arts degree in
psychology with honors. Kimberly is
a teacher at St. James School. Their email: butterfly8@attbi.com.
Maria (Kapostasy) and Tim Miller
Elizabeth Christine, on June 10, 2002.
They reside at 301 Chatham Dr.,
Aurora, OH 44202. Maria is a
conference manager for GIE Media.
Their email: tmkmiller@netzero.net.
Her email: mmiller@giemedia.com.
Christopher and Angie Pack were
married November 17, 2001. Twentyone Mount Union alumni attended the
wedding. The wedding party included
Julie (Dowler ’92) Starr, Eric Biggs,
Brad Harbison, David McCowin and
Jamey Snodgrass. They reside at 115
Locust Dr., Barnesville, OH 43713.
Christopher is a political science teacher
at Barnesville High School. Angie is a
second grade teacher at Barnesville
Elementary School. Their email:
ba_bb@omalp1.omeresa.net.
Molly (Draeger) and Matthew Jones
reside at 3234 Cherie Cir., Cuyahoga
Falls, OH 44223
45248. He is a chaplain for the army
reserves. His e-mail: znobleman@aol.com
and michael.t.zell@us.army.mil.
Jennifer (Baker) and Ryan Kiko
Isabella Tess, on July 12, 2002, who
joins sibling Abigail, 1. Jennifer is an
independent contractor and Ryan is a
web developer for Certified Angus
Beef, LLC. They reside at 1052 N.
Smyser Rd., Wooster, OH 44691. Their
e-mail: kikos@sssnet.com. Her e-mail:
info@jenniferkiko.com. His e-mail:
rkiko@certifiedangusbeef.com.
Mindy (Holl) and Todd ’97 Zufra
Lauren Elizabeth, on May 14, 2002,
who joins sibling Kyle, 3. Mindy is a
teacher for the Barberton City Schools.
Todd is a sales manager for Premium
Transportation Staffing. Her email:
mzufra@Barberton.summit.k12.oh.us.
Their email: mmzufra@prodigy.net.
Robert and Jennifer Krupka reside at
4156 W. 217th St., Fairview Park, OH
44126. Robert is a data support
specialist for Allegiance Telecom Inc.
and Jennifer is a teacher for Avon
Village Schools. Their e-mail:
robert.krupka@algx.com.
William Angione resides at 4522
Middlebranch Rd., Canton, OH
44705. He is a production planner for
Freshmark Foods. His e-mail:
billz19@yahoo.com.
Nathan Moyer resides at 626 Erin Dr.,
Oxford, OH 45056. His e-mail:
moyerna@yahoo.com.
Judson Roszman can be reached at
section 4877, P.O. Box 025339, Miami,
FL 33102.
Beth Sanderbeck resides at 1132 Quail
Roost, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Her email: bsanderbeck@hotmail.com.
Heather (Armstrong) and Brian ’94
Saus announce the birth of a daughter,
Logann Elisabeth, on May 2, 2002,
who joins sibling Jake, 2. Heather is
an employment specialist at Children’s
Hospital Medical Center of Akron and
Brian is a fundraising consultant for
Varsity Gold, Inc. They reside at 162
Westover Dr., Akron, OH 44313.
Jamie Shaw resides at 13817 Royal
Blvd., Garfield Heights, OH 44125. He
is a sixth grade mathematics teacher
for Garfield Heights City Schools and
Praxis III assessor of entry year
teachers in Ohio for the Department
of Education. His email: jdshaw_419@
msn.com and jdshaw@garfieldheights.k12.oh.us.
Michael Wenderfer resides at 7343209 Ridgepoint Dr., Cincinnati, OH
45230. He is a sales coordinator for
Hertz Equipment Rental.
Brian and Geri (Martin) Penkowski
reside at 7917 Glen Arbo Ct., Mentor,
OH 44060.
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Sarah (Kisher) and Chad ’97 Wyckoff
announce the birth of a son, Andrew
David, on May 21, 2002. They reside
at 510 W. Schultz Ave., Dalton, OH
44618. Their email: chadandsarah
@bright.net.
Rev. Michael T. Zell resides at 5588
Bridgetown Rd., #9, Cincinnati, OH
1997
Stacy Benson resides at 6708 Nimishillen
Church St., Louisville, OH 44641. Her email: bensonstacy@hotmail.com.
Erin (Foresta) and William Borchert
’98 reside at 895 Cherry Ln., Seven
Hills, OH 44131. Erin works for
Boehringer-Ingelhein
Pharmaceuticals.
Dr. Joseph Colla earned a medical
degree from Case Western Reserve
University Medical School. He will be
attending a residency in emergency
medicine in Cincinnati, OH. His email: joecolla@aol.com.
Amy (Thompson) and Derrick Cope
announce the birth of a son, Joshua
Daniel, on July 11, 2001. Her email:
amycope36@aol.com.
Scott Crabiel resides at 7 Mayfield,
Akron OH 44313.
Kimberly (Neumeyer) and James Ellis
announce the birth of a son, Jamison
Russell, on April 2, 2002. They reside
at 10861 Withington Ave. N.W.,
Uniontown, OH 44685. Their e-mail:
jimkimellis@aol.com.
Brian Flinn resides at 1511 First St.,
Apt. #11, Charleston, IL 61920. He is
an assistant football coach for Eastern
Illinois University. His e-mail:
cftwokay@hotmail.com.
Erika Pribanic-Smith has published a
chapter entitled “Sensationalism and
Tabloidism” in the textbook American
Journalism: History, Principles,
Practices. She and her husband, Jason,
reside at 351 Vineyard Dr., Apt. 301,
Broadview Heights, OH 44147.
Robert Roll’s e-mail: shadwell_7@
yahoo.com.
Andrea Slaina resides at 122 Voluisa
Ave., Oakwood, OH 45409. She is an
associate marketing manager –
account specific marketing – new
product development for Mead
Westvaco. Her e-mail: als3@mead
westvaco.com.
Jason and Jennifer Weigand reside at
4591 Country Ln., Wooster, OH
44691. Jason is the controller for The
Prairie Lane Corporation. Their email: taxman@sssnet.com.
1998
Chuck Buhekcer resides at 131 Essex
St., Apt. 34, Salem, MA 01970. His email: cbuhecker@mailcity.com.
Madelyn (Green) and William
Colberg reside at 17201 Woodbury
Ave., Cleveland, OH 44135. Madelyn
is a market research analyst for Baker
& Hostetler. Their e-mail: mec0718@
aol.com. Her e-mail: mcolberg@
bakerlaw.com.
Jamie Corder resides at 2153
Shortcreek Dr., Hillard, OH 43026.
Her email: Jamie.corder@ssa.gov.
Todd and Amanda (Gilak ’00)
Dunmire reside at 2908 Wexford Blvd.,
Stow, OH 44224.
Beth (Adrian) and Scott Egan were
married on July 27, 2002. Numerous
Mount Union alumni reunited for the
ceremony and reception. The couple
resides at 324 Buckingham Dr.,
Aurora, OH 44202. Her email:
beth@bethnscott.com.
Lisa (Keeney) and Joseph ’99 Gallo
reside at 70 Keeney Rd., Finleyville, PA
15332.
Denise (Jenkins) and Tyler Hudak
Nadya Paige, on May 15, 2002, who
joins sibling Calista, 3. Denise is
associate editor of The Suburbanite.
They reside at 618 Dennison Ave.,
Akron, OH 44312. Their e-mail:
djhudak75@yahoo.com.
Jamie (Triplett) and Scott ’99 Endsley
reside at 196 Benedict Ave., Norwalk, OH
44857. Their email: TrpEnds@aol.com.
Jennifer (Holliday) Fouty resides at
1647 Moreland Dr., Steubenville, OH
43952.
Class Notes
Julianne Hadyk and John Dalton were
married on July 13, 2002. They reside
at 4010 Wyndham Ridge Dr., Apt. # 102,
Stow, OH 44224. Julianne is a biology
and chemistry teacher for Streetsboro
City Schools. John is a hydraulics
technician for Robbins Company.
Jay and Rachel (Garnes ’00) Hays
reside at 1457 Robinwood Rd., Alliance,
OH 44601. Jay is a program officer at
Kent State University East Liverpool
campus and Rachel is an administrator
at Twin Pines Retreat Care Center. His
e-mail: jhays@eliv.kent.edu.
Fitness Center. Nathan is a graphic
designer for Gallery Studio. Their email: cw9@prodigy.net.
1999
Dr. Amy Cecere resides at 60 B Atlantic
Oak Cr., St. Augustine, FL 32080. She
received her doctoral degree in
physical therapy from the University
of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.
Brian Heddleston and Maria Bajus
were married on November 24, 2001.
They reside at 4144 Davis Ave.,
Munhall, PA 15120. Their e-mail:
bheddles@adelphia.net.
Shannon (Souza) and Scott Jermain
were married on June 3, 2002.
Heather (Weseloh) and Jeffrey Lee reside
at 1442 Urban Dr., Columbus, OH 43229.
Their email: jjlee@raex.com.
Mindy (Rohr) and Scott ’96 Lenigan
reside at 4503 Baunach St. N.W., Canton,
OH 44708. Mindy is the director of the
children’s department at North Branch
Library of the Stark County District
Library and Scott is the health inspector
and a registered sanitarian for the Stark
County Health Department. Their e-mail:
mlenigan@raex.com.
Alfred Melillo resides at 3350 St.
Andrews Dr., Parma, OH 44134. He is
a physician assistant for Independence
Urgent Care/Internal Medicine.
Carrie Myers resides at 2574
Sweetbriar Rd., Sophia, NC 27350. She
is a program director for Keyauwee
Program Center. His e-mail: strawhat
10@hotmail.com.
Amy Nogay and R.J. Van Almen were
married on May 26, 2002. Amy is a sales
coordinator for Playhouse Publishing.
Their e-mail: amy1476@hotmail.com.
Jeannie Robinson resides at 2755
Windsor Dr., #207, Lisle, IL 60532.
Her e-mail: jeannie76@yahoo.com.
Brian Ruwadi works for McKinsey & Co.
His e-mail: ruwadibd@hotmail.com and
brian_ruwadi@mckinsey.com.
Stacy (Akins) Whitlatch resides at 937
Brandon, Apt. #3, Norfolk, VA 23517.
Her e-mail: stacywhit@hotmail.com.
Carrie Williams and Nathan Bush
were married on May 18, 2002. They
reside at 18 Blackfoot Tr., Malvern, OH
44644. Carrie is a health club director
and personal trainer at Hall of Fame
Scott Crim resides at 4186 Americana
Dr., Apt. # 301, Stow, OH 44224. Scott
is a company manager, actor and
teacher for The Illusion Factory
Children’s Theatre. His email:
scrimscott@netscape.net.
Sean Curran resides at 9244 Prestwick
Green Dr., Columbus, OH 43240-2147.
Mara (Dornbrook) Fojas resides at
255 S. 17th St., Columbus, OH 43205.
Her e-mail: lafeministe@hotmail.com.
Dan and Sarah Griffith reside at 211
Woodrow St., North Canton, OH
44720. Dan is an associate for Black,
McCusky, Souers & Arbaugh. His
email: Dgriffith@bmsa.com.
Corey Hannah and Allison Joel were
married on May 25, 2002. Corey is an
assistant athletic trainer and instructor at
Lynchburg College and Allison is a
biometrics coordinator at CentraHealth.
They reside at 70 Buckhead Rd., #304,
Lynchburg, VA 24502. Their e-mail:
hannah@lynchburg.edu.
Linda (Spangler) and Fredrick Hayes III
reside at 1145 Midway St. N.W.,
Uniontown, OH 44685. Linda is a six sigma
black belt for GE Consumer Finance. Their
e-mail: uberkitten@aol.com. Her e-mail:
linda.hayes3@gecapital.com.
Jillian Henkle resides at 3486 Bent Tree
Ln., Apt. 318, Stow, OH 44224.
Becky Hoffman resides at 4718 Waterford
Cir., Stow, OH 44224. She is a merchandise
planning administrator for Jo Ann Stores.
Her e-mail: hoffmarj@earthlink.net.
Bryan Jones resides at 589 Iverson Way,
Galloway, OH 43119. He is a customer
service representative for Merc Medco.
His e-mail: jones82176@yahoo.com.
Louis Loh resides at 131 11th St. N.E.,
Apt. 2, Washington, D.C. 20002. He
works for Radio Free Asia. His e-mail:
LouisLoh@rfa.org.
David and Kelly (Bonnell ’96)
MacDonald reside at 3081 Columbus
Pike, Delaware, OH 43015. David
earned a master of divinity degree
from the Methodist Theological
School in Ohio, where he was chosen
by the Class of 2002 to give the
baccalaureate sermon. Their e-mail:
macdonde@yahoo.com.
Dr. Michelle Miller resides at 8547
Whitmer Ave. N.E., North Canton, OH
44721. She earned a doctor of physical
therapy degree and a manual therapy
certification from the University of St.
Augustine for Health Sciences. She is a
physical therapist at Aultman West. Her
e-mail: millerdptmtc@aol.com.
Michelle Neel resides at 5459 Coachman
Rd., Apt. J, Columbus, OH 43220. Her
e-mail: neelmicl@hotmail.com.
Amber Nile and Brett Hartman reside
at 520 Knower St., Toledo, OH 43609.
Russell “B.J.” Payne and Lauren
Ahrens were married on April 13,
2002. B.J. is employed by the World
Wrestling Federation and Lauren
works for Jungle Jims. They reside in
Louisville, KY.
Kimberly Wervey and Ryan
Cernansky were married on June 8,
2002. The wedding party included
Brian Wervey ’97, Jennifer (Louden)
Burkett, Jami Moser, Brent Stehlik,
Adam Gesacion, John Stack and Scott
Sabin ’00. They reside at 8729
Schubert Ave., Alliance, OH 44601.
Kim graduated from Case Western
Reserve University in January 2002
with a master’s degree in social
administration. She is an outpatient
therapist at the Child and Adolescent
Service Center. Ryan is a middle
school teacher and basketball coach
for the Marlington School District.
Donny Ray Williams, Jr. resides at
1108 4th St. N.E., Washington D.C.
20002. He is on the professional
staff for the U.S. Senate Committee
on Government Affairs-Chairman
Lieberman. His email: donny_
williams@govt-aff.senate.gov.
Leannah Willman resides at 60 S.
Maryland Ave., Youngstown, OH
44509.
2000
Jamie and Ashley (Poush ’99) Bente reside
at 604 12th St., Farmington, MN 55024.
Jamie is a social studies instructor at
Richfield Senior High School. Their email: bente95@yahoo.com.
Brian Burkhart resides at 4819
Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22205.
He received his master of arts degree
from Kent State University. Brian is a
teacher at Park View High School. His
email: bpburkha@kent.edu.
Jami Carl and Glenn Teets were
married on August 5, 2001. They
reside at 20778 Sligo Rd., Freeport, OH
43937. Jami is a caseworker for
Guernsey Co. Children’s Services.
Glenn is a chef for the Cambridge
Country Club. Their email: lufnoops
@hotmail.com.
Judy (Maendel) and Jerry Day reside
at 5660 Forward Ave., Apt. #206,
Pittsburgh, PA 15217.
Alisha Eberhard resides at 8313 N.W.
142nd St., Miami Lakes, FL 33016. She is
director of the YWCA of Greater Miami.
Her e-mail: eberhaam@aol.com.
Andrea Erb resides at 4524 Allegheny
Rd., Erie, PA 16509. Andrea is a second
year student at Lake Erie College of
Osteopathic Medicine. Her email:
erb_andrea@hotmail.com.
Todd Frank resides at 9830 Reeder Ave.,
Louisville, OH 44641. He is a staff
accountant for Smith Barta & Company.
His email: todd@smithbarta.com.
Rebecca Gable resides at 6750 Juniata
Pl., Pittsburgh, PA 15208. Rebecca is
a physical therapist for Centers For
Rehab Services. Her email: RGABLE
78@yahoo.com.
Jason Glagola resides at 13991 Stoney
Creek Dr., North Royalton, OH 44133.
He is a third year medical student at
the Ohio University College of
Osteopathic Medicine. His e-mail:
JasonGlagola@hotmail.com.
Gregg Herron resides at 9973 Darrow
Park Dr., #111C, Twinsburg, OH
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Class Notes
44087. He is an accountant for Nestle.
His email herrong@uakron.edu.
Jenn Holbrook and Greg Skouby were
married on November 17, 2002 in
Worthington, OH. The wedding party
included Marie Novotny ’01, Stacey
Hodkey, Chris Brecht, and Eric
Kochendoerfer. They reside at 1542
Rush Rd., Wickliffe, OH 44092. Jenn
is a childcare provider and Greg is vice
president of technology for SitesNow.
Her e-mail: holbrojk@hotmail.com.
His e-mail: gskouby@sitesnow.com.
Toma Mancuso resides at 18428 Newell
Rd., Shaker Heights, OH 44122. He is
a production supervisor for Coca Cola.
His email: mancuso3tnc@aol.com.
Molly (Mehling) and Justin Walley ’01
reside at 626 Erin Dr., Oxford, OH 45056.
Molly’s email: mehlinmg@muohio.edu.
Sandra Mickholtzick’s
sandymick@hotmail.com.
e-mail:
Molly Poff resides at 3816 Cheyenne
Rd., Gurnee, IL 60031. She is
employed at the School of St. Mary.
Her e-mail: mapoff1977@yahoo.com.
Marla Presley resides at 517 Bear Run
Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15237.
Rie Takeuchi de Monge and MarcoVinicio
Monge Carella announce the birth of a
daughter, Erin, on January 18, 2002. Both
Rie and Marco Vinicio are restaurant
owners. They can be reached at P.O. Box
398-2010, Zapote, San Jose, Costa Rica.
Their e-mail: rieft@hotmail.com and
viniciorie@racsa.co.cr.
Bradley Huntsman and Jamie Gembar
were married on May 13, 2002. Bradley
attends the Pittsburgh Institute of
Mortuary Science and Jamie is a sign
and graphics coordinator for Dick’s
Sporting Goods Corporate Headquarters. They reside at 2360 Concord,
Aliquippa, PA 15001-2326.
Janine Hampu resides at 242
Edgewood Dr., Berea, OH 44017. Her
e-mail: janinehampu@yahoo.com.
Cari (Readinger) and Ronald Henegar
reside at 13903 E. Bend Dr.,
Strongsville, OH 44136. Her e-mail:
chenegar@gundarena.com.
T.J. Horwood resides at 119 Mohler Ct.
N.W., Apt. #1, North Canton, OH
44720-2783. He is the outreach
program coordinator, research and
evaluation for the Kent State
University – Stark Campus’s Office of
Corporate and Community Services.
His e-mail: tjhorwood@yahoo.com
and thorwood@stark.kent.edu.
Laura Janus resides at 2940 Foster Dr.,
Warren, OH 44483. She is a kindergarten
teacher at Warren City Schools. Her email:
LJANUS111@aol.com.
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Kelly (Nolan) and Mark JoDon
announce the birth of a son, Aidan
Daniel, in August 2002. They reside at
765 B Doty Dr., Wadsworth, OH 44281.
Kelly is a Green Local Schools union
representative and a fifth grade teacher
for Green Local Schools, Smithville.
She is pursuing a master of teaching and
learning degree. Mark is a sales manager
for Clinton Aluminum & Steel.
2001
Jennifer (Farmer) Baum can be
reached at P.O. Box 84, Beloit, OH
44609. She is an educational aide for
Sebring Local Schools. Her e-mail:
baumjenn@hotmail.com.
Matthew Benson and Amy Paumier
were married on June 22, 2002.
Matthew is employed at Battershell
Farms and Amy is a licensed practical
nurse at Mercy Medical Center.
Ryan Calcei resides at 1523 Elm Grove
Ave., Akron, OH 44312. He is an
account manager at ComDoc. His email: calceird@hotmail.com and
rcalcei@comdocinc.com.
Jamie (Virden) and Shaun Clements
reside at 2060 Tiburon Ln.,
Melbourne, FL 32940.
Stacy (Sheldon) Conner resides at 16 D,
Kingsbridge Pl., Chesapeke, VA 23322.
Matt Crysler is an information
technology consultant for TekSystems.
His e-mail: mcrysler02@hotmail.com.
Elissa Good resides at 1657 Oak
Orchard Rd., Albion, NY 14411. Her
email: thebaba@rochester.rr.com.
Nick Goshe resides at 3415
Mountview Ave., Alliance, OH 44601.
Flavil Hampsten resides at 1734
Wrangler Ct., Henderson, NV 89014.
Flavil is a corporate marketing manager
for Mandalay Sports Entertainment.
His e-mail: fhampsten@lv51.com.
Erin Hood resides at 1438 Golden Gate
Blvd., Suite A206, Mayfield Heights, OH
44124. She is a technical administrator
for Sherwin Williams Automotive. Her
e-mail: erin.e.hood@sherwin.com.
Randy Kempton resides at 135 E. Cook
Rd., Mansfield, OH 44907. He is an
eighth grade English teacher for
Loudonville/Perrysville School District.
Ryan Miller’s email: ryanmisty@spil.net.
Amanda Myers was designated “Molly
Marine” and promoted during
graduation ceremonies at Marine Corps
Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC. She was
selected by the members of her platoon
for displaying the highest degree of esprit
de corps, cooperation and enthusiasm
during her training cycle.
Nicholas Occhionero resides at 5627
Cumberland, Garfield Heights, OH
44125. He is an estimator/project
manager for Century Contractors, Inc.
His e-mail: NickOcchionero@msn.com.
Bryan Stevens resides at 2135
Stonehenge Cir., Akron, OH 44319.
Rick Swigert resides at 3000
Northwood Dr., #1118, WinstonSalem, NC 27106. He is a tournament
assistant/installation for Salem Sports
Signs. His e-mail: swigeref@aol.com
and rswigert@sportsigns.com.
Samantha Wahl resides at 2625
Jonathan Park Way, Reynoldsburg,
OH 43068. She is an auditor for Ernst
& Young.
Samantha recently
graduated with a master of science
degree in accounting from the
University of Notre Dame. Her email:
Samantha.Wahl.@ey.com.
Joseph Ellis resides at 10070 Rochester
Rd., Minerva, OH 44657. He is director
of bands for Brown Local Schools. His
e-mail: josephellis@juno.com and
malvernband@yahoo.com.
Jennifer Weingart resides at 435 Lakeview
Dr., Apt. 205, Alliance, OH 44601. She is a
sportswriter for the Salem News. Her email: snsports@neo.rr.com.
Rebecca Feciuch and Michael White were
married on June 22, 2002. Rebecca is a
graduate assistant at Case Western Reserve
University and Michael is a kindergarten
teacher for Orange City Schools. They
reside at 3215 Roundwood Rd., Hunting
Valley, OH 44022.
Erica Williamson and Greg Walker ’99
were married on June 22, 2002 at
Mount Union’s Dewald Chapel.
Vanessa Campbell was maid of honor
and Michele (Wade) Lecker was a
bridesmaid. Groomsmen included
Bill Braunlich ’98 and Carl Davis.
They reside at 847 Basswood Ave.,
Canal Fulton, OH 44614. Erica is a
choir teacher for Perry Local Schools.
Greg is a biology teacher and
wrestling/track coach for James A.
Garfield Local Schools.
Allison Young resides at 5569 Turtle
Station Way, Westerville, OH 43081.
Allison is a music teacher for The Welsh
Hills School. Her e-mail: ayoung@laca.org.
Eric Yukich resides at 2643-1 Kinlinwood
Ct. N.W., Canton, OH 44708. Eric is a
material planner/operations & logistics
for The Little Tikes Company a Division
of Newell Rubbermaid. His e-mail:
ericyukich@msn.com and eric.yukich@
littletikes.com.
Allison Zupan resides at 14217 Hastings
Ct., Strongsville, OH 44136. She is a sales
and marketing representative for Certified
Payroll Service, Inc. Her e-mail: mount
girl1@excite.com and allisonz@certified
payroll.com.
2002
Jennifer Cancio resides at 2812 Cordry
Ct., Boulder, CO 80303.
A. Yvette Clayton and Kris Rickert
were married on June 22, 2002. They
can be reached at P.O. Box 181,
Stoneboro, PA 16153. Their email:
rickert@certainty.net.
Josh Cochran resides at 26700
Loganberry Dr., Richmond Heights,
OH 44143. He is a credit management
associate for Key Bank. His e-mail:
jscochran14@yahoo.com and Josh_
Cochran@keybank.com.
Jennifer Cybulski resides at 14 S. Main
St., Unit A, Norwood, NY 13668. She
is a research assistant for Merwin Rural
Services Institute. Her e-mail:
loudmouth911@hotmail.com and
cybulsjm@potsdam.edu.
Krista Davis resides at 12511 Clifton
Blvd., Apt. 10 D, Lakewood, OH 44107.
Her e-mail: kdavis1917@yahoo.com.
Brian Harpster resides at 5595 Bay Hill
Dr., Canfield, OH 44406. His e-mail:
BPHarpster@msn.com.
Nia Jackson resides at 4450 Pitchpine
W., #30, Ypsilanti, MI 48197.
John Muirhead-Gould resides at 4005
Silver Springs Ln., Columbus, OH 43230.
He is an open systems analyst 2 for Bank
One. His e-mail: muirhejs@insight.rr.com.
Rosemarie Ousley resides at 102
Camden Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216. She
is a development associate for Planned
Parenthood. Her email: ousley_r@
yahoo.com.
Class Notes
Mary Peters resides at 3611 N.W. 21st
St., Coconut Creek, FL 33066
Sara Phelps resides at 509 Zorn Ln.,
Mayfield Village, OH 44143. She is a
K.E.E.P. teacher for Mayfield City Schools.
Her e-mail: saraphelps02@yahoo.com.
Brian Philpot resides at 5627
Cumberland Dr., Garfield Heights, OH
44125. He is a programmer/analyst
for National Interstate Insurance. His
e-mail: philpobm@yahoo.com.
Dave and Susan Baker Ross reside at
1930 13th St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH
44223. Dave is manager of A Wing &
A Prayer Gifts and Susan is an assistant
prosecutor for Summit County. They
are the parents of Alex, 10, and Kevin,
5. Their e-mail: LegLegal@aol.com.
His e-mail: WingPray@aol.com.
Brian Rutherford resides at 4005 Silver
Springs Ln., Columbus, OH 43230.
Friends
David and Sharon Maul reside at 5006
Cloudberry Pass, New Albany, OH
43054.
DEATHS
1906
Alice (Martin) Weise has died.
1924
Nora (Peoples) Chambers of Spring,
TX died July 11, 2002. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Fred.
1926
Mary Welch, 98, of East Liverpool, OH
died June 3, 2002. She was a member of
Delta Delta Delta and graduated from
Washington School for Secretaries. She
served with the defense department for
many years in Washington, D.C. and
abroad. She was preceded in death by a
sister, Anna Welch ’23.
1929
Helen (Parsons) Davis of Rootstown,
OH died May 31, 2002. She was a 75year member of Alpha Chi Omega.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Ward and is survived by two
daughters, Dorothy ’62, and Betty ’65.
1931
Ruth (Garwood) Moore of Cincinnati,
OH died September 4, 2000.
1932
Howard W. Swank died February 16,
2002.
1933
Frances D. Miller, 91, of Braden, FL
died August 16, 2002. She was a
member of Delta Delta Delta and
earned a master’s degree in Latin and
English at the University of Michigan.
She taught second and third grades and
Latin and English in both Rocky River
and Alliance. Frances also worked in
the office of Dr. I.W. Kinsey, an
optometrist in Alliance.
Eleanor (Jarman) Wible, 91, of Westlake,
OH died July 23, 2002. She was a member
of Alpha Xi Delta. She was preceded in
death by her husband, J. Richard ’32, and
a daughter, Mary Lynne Shay. She is
survived by a son, Richard.
1934
Roxie (Siegenthaler) Briggs of
Baldwinsville, NY died July 26, 2002.
She is survived by her husband, Arnold.
Laura (Carson) Lyons died June 20,
2002.
1935
Margaret (Wharton) Gunning, 92, of
Hudson, OH died May 2, 2002. She
earned a bachelor’s degree from
Muskingum College and a master’s
degree from Kent State University. She
was an elementary school teacher
before retiring in 1974 as principal
of Trenton Avenue School in
Uhrichsville, OH. She is survived by
her husband, Noble, and a son Lyle.
1937
Herbert Cassidy, Jr., 86, of Virginia
Beach, VA died May 16, 2002. He was
a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and
joined the U.S. Navy and graduated
from the Naval Academy. He retired
from the Navy in 1969. He is survived
by his wife, Joan; two daughters,
Maureen (Cassidy ’67) Gillmer and
Dr. Kathleen (Cassidy ’69)
Bojanowski; a son, Michael; and two
sons-in-law, Charles Gillmer ’65 and
Chester Bojanowski ’68.
1938
Dr. Thomas K. Ellis has died.
merger of the bank and Canton National,
forming United Bank. He is survived by a
daughter, Tracy (Henry ’63) Arrington; a
son, Francis; and a sister, Patricia (Henry
’48) Felgar. He was preceded in death by
his first wife, Ruth (Traphagen ’38); his
second wife, June (Thomas ’40); and three
sisters, Helen (Henry ’32) Laugacher,
Florence (Henry ’35) Schory, and Joan
(Henry ’48) Lewis.
1944
Marjorie (Banks) Rickard, 80, of
Alliance, OH died June 16, 2002. She
was a member of Alpha Xi Delta and
Panhellenic Council. She is survived
by two daughters, Linda Montgomery
and Susan Shuster. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Kenneth.
1946
Isabel (Jones) Howell, 77, of Sebing,
OH died June 28, 2002. She was a
teacher at Liberty Elementary School
in Alliance, OH and a member of
Alpha Xi Delta and Mount Union
Women. She is survived by three
sons, Donald, Thomas and Capt.
David; and two brothers, Richard
Jones ’42 and Robert Jones ’47. She
was preceded in death by her husband,
Lt. Col. Donald.
Charles Rogers died July 16, 2002. He
was a veteran of World War II and
attended Ohio University and Texas A
& M. He built and owned Roadhouse
Charly restaurant in Alliance, OH. He
is survived by his wife, Helen; a son,
Charles, Jr.; two daughters, Kim Troy
Reagan and Danielle (Rogers ’91)
Heather.
1947
Sal Russo, of Williamsburgh, VA, died
April 14, 2002. He was a veteran of
World War II, serving in the Navy. He
was a member of Alpha Tau Omega
and the football team. He worked
many years in the oil business, owning
Phillip 66 Jobbership and serving as
director of real estate for Merit Oil
Corp. He is survived by his wife,
Patricia; two daughters, Pamela
Sellarole and Rachel Ferry; and two
sons, Thomas and Richard.
1950
Jeanne Wallace of St. Abrams, VT died
on February 2, 2002.
1940
1951
Francis Henry, 86, of Alliance, OH died
May 28, 2002. He served as president of
Mount Union Bank and helped form the
Robert Carter of Bemidji, MN and
Surprize, AR died on May 15, 2002. He
was preceded in death by his wife, Joan.
1953
Rev. Lewis H. Thompson of
Middletown, OH died on April 27,
2002. He earned his master of divinity
degree from United Theological
Seminary and served 38 years as an
ordained Methodist minister in the
West Ohio Conference. He is survived
by his wife, Urith Ellen (Linnard ’56);
and two daughters, Beth Greider and
Bonny Titus.
1954
John V. Whitacre, 69, of Mandeville,
LA died August 11, 2002. He is
survived by his wife, Ann; four sons,
John, Victor, Michael and Scott; and
three daughters, Shari Adair, Sue
Broussard and Lori Shaw.
Lamont Miller has died.
1959
John Spees of Canton, OH died July
14, 2002.
Friends
David Clegg, 55, of North Canton, OH
died June 5, 2002. A graduate of the
University of Akron, he was a teacher
at Alliance High School and Hoover
High School and coached track, cross
country and swimming. He is
survived by his wife, Judith (Hales
’62); a son, Robert; and two daughters,
Heather Corey, and Katie.
Betty Fair died on January 29, 2002.
Arthur Postel, 80, of Canton, OH died
June 24, 2002. He retired in 1985 as
vice president of Shafer Mechanical
and was a veteran of World War II,
serving in the U.S. Navy. He is
survived by his wife, Norma (Corey
’48); and two daughters, Veronica and
Caroline Carpenter.
Roy Smail, 91, of Thornton, CO died
May 12, 2002.
Donald Spencer died on February 3,
2002. He is survived by his wife,
Eleanor (Bonnie Lodwick ’67).
Fred L. Tabacchi died August 28, 2002.
He served as president and chief
operating office of the Hoover
Company and on the Board of
Trustees of Mount Union College. He
is survived by his wife, Laura; a son,
Larry; and two daughters, Terri Legg
and Loretta Johndrow.
Robert Vail of Canton, OH died in
1990.
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Champions of Music
In the autumn of 1932, the first a capella choir was organized as a part of the
activities at Mount Union. Performing musical presentations on campus and
also in the general Ohio and Eastern Pennsylvania areas, the choir soon became a permanent addition to the Mount Union community. In 1949, Prof.
Cecil Stewart became the conductor of the choir and soon changed the name
to the Mount Union Choir.
It wasn’t long until the choir began to flourish. Beginning in 1949, the choir
toured annually, appearing in major cities of the East and Middle West, performing in the New England States, middle Atlantic States, Washington, D.C.,
and many others. The choir also performed radio and television services for
the National Vesper and the National Radio Pulpit. In 1961, a 30-day concert
tour took the choir to seven European countries. During the summer of 1966,
thirty-seven concerts were given in 14 countries, including Japan, Taiwan, Hong
Kong, Malaysia, India, the Middle East countries, Turkey and Greece during
the choir’s 48-day global tour.
Today, the Mount Union Choir is under the direction of Dr. Scott Dorsey. With
five choirs and approximately 200 students involved in the choral program there
is continual growth. The choir is preparing to release their third CD in the fall,
which will include current and remastered releases. The Mount Union choir
will also continue their annual touring trips. This year they will visit Washington, D.C. and Pittsburgh, PA.
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