Class   Notes

For More Class News The Rev. John Miller Light died as a B-29 flight engineer. Following
Class Notes includes news excerpts from March 6. A Lafayette English graduate, the war, Bill earned an MBA from
columns written by class correspondents he also graduated from Lancaster University of Chicago. He had a long
that are posted on class websites at Theological Seminary. Ordained in 1944 career as an executive in manufacturing.
community.lafayette.edu. For all class in the Evangelical and Reformed Church, Leaving manufacturing, he taught
news, photographs, birth announcements, he served as pastor in Orangeville Charge; business management at Old Dominion
wedding announcements, reunion Line Mountain Charge; St. Paul’s United University for 10 years. Bill volunteered
planning, and more, go to community. Church of Christ in Taylor, Pa.; and with Appalachian Trail Conservancy,
lafayette.edu. Click on “Classes” and Heidelberg United Church of Christ in Virginia Beach Multi-Cultural Committee,
then select your class year. Please continue Hatfield, Pa. John was a talented pianist. and as a court-appointed special advocate.
to send your news to your correspondent He was married to wife Mary for 60 Preceded in death by wife Katherine, he
or to [email protected] if your class years. Three children—Frederick, leaves four children, eight grandchildren,
does not have one. Thomas, and Nancy Light Hardy; five and one great-grandson.
granddaughters; and two great-grandsons Stanley G. Blum died April 4, 2011,
survive him. Brothers Dr. Frederick W. in Philadelphia. An economics and

1941 news that husband

 Helen May shared Light Jr. ’26 and Asaph S. Light ’36 business graduate, he was a member of
predeceased him. Contributions may be Pi Lambda Phi fraternity, The Melange
Richard D. May, 93, passed away made to Heidelberg UCC or to Phoebe staff, and the tennis team. Wife Mary
March 10. She wrote, “Dick would Health Care Center in Wernersville, Pa. Ann, son David, daughter Betsy, and
want his classmates to know that his First-year student David Root ’15 four grandchildren survive him.
Lafayette years were the very best.” of Benton, Pa., received $3,087 from Dr. J. Wain Baker died Jan. 27 in
A mechanical engineering graduate, the 1941 Scholarship Fund. A chemical Rockport, Mass. He left Lafayette in
he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and engineering major, he is a member of 1941 to join the Naval Reserve. He
Tau Beta Pi. Dick—who was a resident Lafayette’s baseball team. served as assistant navigator and deck
of Weston, Conn.—had a varied Anthony Noto stays in touch with officer on USS San Juan and USS
engineering career, especially with Jim Farrell. “His voice is firm and Pittsburgh and was in several Pacific
Reflectone and Jones Motrola in fluent, and his memory is keen. At 93, naval battles during World War II.
Stamford, Conn. An experienced sailor, he still plays tennis.” He also spoke with Upon discharge, he attended Tufts
he roamed the Northeast coast. Our Mayo Lanning, who is keeping his sense School of Dental Medicine. In 1949,
sympathies to Helen, his wife of 68 of humor despite medical and mobility he began his 34-year career as a dentist.
years; three daughters; son-in-law; problems. “Hang in there, Mayo.” He was a lifelong sailor, commodore of
and two grandchildren. Sandy Bay Yacht Club, and an organizer
Norman V. Herms died Jan. 23. A Correspondent: Anthony F. Noto of Rockport Sea Scouts. He was
member of Delta Upsilon, he attended 3414 Drighton Court founding member of Rotary Club
Lafayette for our first two years. Norman Bethlehem, PA 18020-1334 and delivered Meals on Wheels with
worked for the family business—Gray (610) 758-8055 wife Phyllis.
Construction Company in Morristown,
N.J.—for which he was president from President: Otto Alden

1942
1950 to 1973. He served Morristown  Two students receive Correspondent: Robert W.B. Johnston
Salvation Army, Morris Plains Savings scholarships from 2000 Holly Hall St. #911
& Loan, National Iron Bank of the class scholarship fund. Jason Houston, TX 77054
Whippany, and Morristown Exchange Marshalek ’13 is majoring in civil (713) 644-4212
Club. Daughter Wendy Whalen, son engineering. Brandon Ellis ’12 is [email protected]
Norman Jr., five granddaughters, and majoring in economics. Both are
two step-grandchildren survive him. doing well academically.
Wife Katherine, brother Rudolph,
and sister Vivian H. Reilly predeceased
William R. “Bill” Nelson passed
away Jan. 22. He was a member of 1943
him. Donations may be made to The Phi Kappa Pi fraternity. During World Incoming Correspondent: Open
Salvation Army. War II, Bill served in Army Air Force

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 ALUMNI RESOURCES
Office of Alumni Affairs Alumni COUNCIL
223 Pfenning Alumni Center David Reif ’68, president
Easton, PA 18042-1768 [email protected]
(610) 330-5040 in Pa., 1-800-LAFAYETTE elsewhere Edward Auble ’61, chair, International Alumni Committee
[email protected]
Fax: (610) 330-5833, [email protected]
Renae Schneck Biale ’82, co-chair, Career Services Committee
[email protected]
Rachel Nelson Moeller ’88, executive director Sarah Dally, co-chair, Undergraduate Relations Committee
(610) 330-5040, [email protected] [email protected]
Christiane Conn Tomik ’03, associate director Jim Dicker ’85, adviser, Nominating Committee
(610) 330-5045, [email protected] [email protected]
Janine Casey, assistant director Jonathan Ellis ’98, co-chair, Chapters Committee
(610) 330-5024, [email protected] [email protected]
Tommaso Marsella ’06, assistant director Lauren Fisher, co-chair, Young Alumni Committee
(610) 330-5573, [email protected] [email protected]
Ruth Hutnik, office coordinator: director and events support Christina Griffin ’99, co-chair, Chapters Committee
(610) 330-5041, [email protected] [email protected]
Mary Ellen Nunes, office assistant: chapter support Alex Karapetian ’04, president-elect
(610) 330-5583, [email protected] [email protected]
Ruth Trincheria, office assistant (part-time): Reunion support Lisa Kassel ’79, chair, Alumni Admissions Representatives
(610) 330-5020, [email protected] Committee
Victoria MacDonald, office assistant (part-time) [email protected]
(610) 330-5040, [email protected] Rachel Nelson Moeller ’88, secretary
[email protected]
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BENEFITS John Pierce ’81, co-chair, Affinity Groups Committee
Alumni Online Community—see bottom of page [email protected]
Career Services—online job vault, résumé and cover Carolyn Romney ’08, co-chair, Affinity Groups Committee
letter critiques, career counseling, advice and assistance [email protected]
from alumni: (610) 330-5115 Brian Sliwinski, co-chair, Young Alumni Committee
Insurance—auto, home, and renters insurance at a group [email protected]
d
 iscount through Liberty Mutual: 1-800-835-0894; short-term, Lauren Steinitz ’08, co-chair, Alumni Admissions Representative
major medical coverage through GradMed: 1-800-922-1245 Committee
Kirby Sports Center—15 annual uses of fitness center [email protected]
(five each per fall semester, spring semester, and summer): Meredith Walburg ’03, chair, Special Events Committee
(610) 330-5770 [email protected]
Regional Alumni Chapters—events include socializing, Michael Weisburger ’82, vice president, Outreach
networking, dining, service, and enjoying sports and [email protected]
culture: (610) 330-5040
Skillman Library—on-site use of resources: (610) 330-5151
Travel—trips organized by Alumni Affairs: (610) 330-5040;
visit www.lafayette.edu, choose “Alumni,” “Travel and Learn”

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document to [email protected] or mail them on a CD to Dan Edelen, Class Notes Editor, 4762 Bardwell Buford Rd.,
Mount Orab, OH 45154. Class Notes may be edited for length and clarity.
◆ Fall 2012 issue: Aug. 8, 2012 ◆ Spring 2013 issue: Dec. 8, 2012 ◆ Summer 2013 issue: April 8, 2013
Alumni who would like to volunteer to serve as a class correspondent should contact the Office of Alumni Affairs
at [email protected], (610) 330-5040 (within Pa.), or 1-800-LAFAYETTE (outside Pa.).

To get involved with the Alumni Association, please contact Rachel Nelson Moeller ’88 or David Reif ’68. We welcome
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1944 & 1945 1946 & 1947 1950 shared news of the
 The Rev. Bob Hamlyn

Glenn K. Landis ’44 of Audubon, Pa., After losing his wife of 66 years in March 15 passing of Richard Citrano
passed away Feb. 10. Son of the late January, Fred Magley ’46 still feels as in Verona, N.J. An economics graduate,
Edwin C. and Estelle B. Landis, Glenn though he is missing part of himself. At Richard worked for G. Kreuger
married Betty J. Poyer, who preceded the urging of his daughters, he went Brewing Co., American Standard, and
him in death. He trained as a Navy ahead with a planned trip to Vietnam Crane Co. After working for several
bomber pilot and achieved rank of and enjoyed the country and hospitality years for a local realty firm, he started
lieutenant junior grade. He retired as of its people. Citrano and Associates Realtors in
a senior manager with Bell Telephone 1976. During his four-decade career,
Co. of Pennsylvania in 1983. Glenn Fund Manager (’47): he won the Million Dollar Sales Award
enjoyed singing with choral groups, W. Robert Magee Sr. ’47 many times. He belonged to UNICO
at Shannondell, and at his church. A Correspondent: Van T. Boughton Jr. ’47 National, The Salvation Army, and
psychology graduate, he was active in 5124 Fellowship Road Verona’s service league, scholarship
Lafayette alumni affairs, especially with Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 association, and senior citizens council.
The Graduates, giving much preparation (908) 580-0765 His wife of 57 years, Catherine;
to annual presentations. He was [email protected] daughters Virginia, Christina, Sharon,
predeceased by brother Paul ’42. and Rosemary; and seven grandchildren
Surviving him are children Glenn and survive him.

1948 Hartl were guests at

June; brothers John ’39, Richard ’43,  Walter ’49 and Helen Richard Fishbough—of Bensalem,
and Edwin ’56; five grandchildren; Pa.—died March 31, 2011. Richard, a
and five great-grandchildren. the Florida home of Harvey Hunerberg Lafayette history graduate, was a 32nd-
Gustav Gurska Jr. ’45, who died and wife Catherine. The couples will see degree Mason and World War II veteran,
Feb. 28, was a 17-year-old freshman each other again at the Hartls’ summer who served in the South Pacific with
at Lafayette when Pearl Harbor was cottage at Hague, N.Y. “It’s remarkable 1st Marine Division. A member of
bombed. He immediately enlisted in that after almost 65 years, we still discuss Faith Reformed Church, he was an
the Army and served in 104th Infantry Lafayette’s past, present, and future.” elder, deacon, and choir member. His
Division, which liberated Nordhausen. Harry Fisler was in touch with wife of 63 years, Muriel; daughters
He returned to Lafayette, earned degrees Harvey from his home in Florida. “There Rose and Renee; son Neal; and one
in economics & business and chemistry, was more talk of the College and our grandson survive him.
and worked for Hilton Davis Chemical somewhat irregular matriculation into it.” Terry Godlove shared news that
Co. in Cincinnati, retiring in 1995. After For a couple of years, Harvey was Joseph Rigg passed away March 9.
services at Our Lady of Rosary Church, an editor of The Lafayette, the campus He was retired owner/agent for
he was buried in Oak Hills Cemetery. newspaper. As such, he interviewed Joseph A. Rigg Insurance Agency in
Paul L. Miller Jr. ’45—a resident visiting celebrities, including then N.J. Honey Brook, Pa. A Lafayette English
of Millsville, N.J., from 1956 until Gov. Robert B. Meyner ’30, former graduate, Joe was an Army sergeant
2002—died Feb. 15. He served in the U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower, during World War II. Wife Kathryn
Army. Voluntarism was a hallmark of and Dr. Phillip Hench ’16. One of his and three children survive him.
his life, and he is remembered for the stories focused on the award of a $10,000 On July 11, 2011, William K.
smiles he induced. A memorial service scholarship to Lafayette. The parents of Fischer passed away in Hightstown,
was held Feb. 18 in Cornwall, Pa. a son, killed by the Japanese in World N.J. He earned master’s degrees from
Kenneth Klemmer ’45 enjoys War II, elected to pass on their son’s GI College of New Jersey and Rutgers. A
retirement in Sarasota, Fla. He stays insurance to a Japanese student who had Navy pilot with rank of commander, he
involved in the community and sends been actively involved in the war. The served during the Korean War. William
greetings to Bob Buggeln ’45. story was picked up by LIFE magazine. was a teacher at Middletown Township
What of your postgraduate life could (N.J.) High School and a professor
Correspondent: match campus life at Lafayette? Please of physics at Brookdale Community
The Rev. Robert G. Sandercock ’44 send comments to Harvey. College, retiring in 1990. His wife of
1961 Hayes Short Lane 59 years, Margaret “Peggy,” survives
Colfax, NC 27235 President: Harvey H. Hunerberg him, along with a son, three daughters,
[email protected] Reunion Chair: William Lockett Jr. a brother, and four grandchildren.
Correspondent: Harvey H. Hunerberg Wilbur Robinson died Jan. 11
7015 River Club Blvd. in Stuart, Fla. An electric engineering
Bradenton, FL 34202 graduate, he worked for many years
(941) 351-0303 for Public Service Electric and Gas
Company in Newark, N.J. He was an

1949 Army Air Corps veteran. Surviving

him are his wife of 65 years, Ann; two
President: Harrison W. Wright daughters; two sisters; two brothers;
Incoming Correspondent: Open and three grandchildren.
Bill Johnston of Fullerton, Calif.,
received an iPad from his son for his

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86th birthday. An electrical engineering executive vice president at Presbyterian Robert Becker lives in Medford
graduate, Bill worked in instruments Medical Center in Philadelphia. He Leas, N.J. His unit is on the back 40
and controls at power plants, paper is a life fellow of American College of of 168 acres, most of which is an
mills, and refineries. He retired from Hospital Administrators. arboretum. Daughter Timm Becker
Bechtel Corp. in 1994 after 22 years, Brandhorst ’85 has four girls who play
having previously worked for Harvey President: Donald B. Chubb lacrosse like their mom, a Lafayette
Alumina on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Fund Manager: Donald B. Chubb athlete. Robert met Ed Conklin for
Islands. He also worked for North Reunion Chair: James R. Madara lunch last fall, and they had planned
American on XB-70 Mach 2 bomber Correspondent and Web Administrator: to meet again this past spring.
project, plus temporary assignments in Irving S. Bravman John A. Farrar Jr.—an electrical
Phoenix; Augusta, Ga.; and Taipei City, 211 Colonial Homes Drive NW, engineering graduate from Marco Island,
Taiwan. His father, the Rev. William Apt. 2309 Fla.—passed away Feb. 19. A World
H. Johnston ’15, spent almost 50 Atlanta, GA 30309-5201 War II veteran, John was a senior-level
years in Presbyterian ministry. [email protected] manager specializing in telecommunication
A Spanish and economics graduate, production with 3M. He and wife Juanita
Richard Finer was a Theta Xi and swim retired to Marco Island more than 20

1951the life of Hilton

team member. Dr. Samuel Pascal ’27, More than 200 celebrated years ago and were active members of
professor of languages, was a favorite Island Country Club. His wife, son
of his. Dick worked in banking for six “Dutch” Rahn Jr., a metallurgical Jeffery, two stepchildren, three grand-
years then joined IBM for the next 33, engineering graduate, at First children, and two great-grandchildren
retiring in 1991. Dick and Eleanor “Ellie” Presbyterian Church in Bethlehem, Pa. survive him. Contributions may be made
were married in June 1950 and have The Rev. Daniel Ressetar assisted to Habitat for Humanity of Collier
four children, six grandchildren, and with the service. “Rocky” Wrabel, County, Fla.
two great-granddaughters. They have Dutch’s faithful companion, offered Kenneth Walter Sheeleigh—who
lived in New Hampshire since 1971, in remembrances, and our class was lived in Balmville, N.Y., and Jupiter, Fla.—
Bow and now Concord. Ellie stays busy represented by Frank Downing. died March 4. He and brother Matt ’50
with knitting, quilting, and other crafts. Afterward Frank wrote that Dutch was grew up in Montclair, N.J. After Montclair
She has served with Concord Female the “tie that bound” our class together, High School, Ken joined the Merchant
Charitable Society. For 15 years, Dick has with 200-plus columns written over more Marines, serving in the South Pacific.
been a volunteer instructor with AARP than 50 years. His written words created a With a gift for basketball, he was recruited
Driver Safety Program. The Finers are force that brought us back to Lafayette for the Army Air Corps team at Mitchell
active in Concord Lutheran Church. again and again. The services ended with Field, Long Island, N.Y. Following a
Marty Haubenstock and wife John Cornish leading the Alma Mater. winning season and a discharge, he played
Barbara concluded their winter stay in Henley Smith couldn’t attend for Colgate and Lafayette, his graduation
Florida. Marty stays in touch with Dick Dutch’s service but extended his regards from which is part of a four-generation
Horn and Carol and Larry Ramer to classmates and condolences to Ann. family tradition. An economics and
and Lee. Marty’s grandson, who plays Robert “Bob” Goodfellow and business graduate, he was a brother of
on the varsity lacrosse team, visited wife Lee are doing well. He has lived in Delta Kappa Epsilon. He continued
Lafayette’s campus with him. Vermont for 41 years and spends most business studies at New York University.
Formerly with Wells Fargo Advisors, winters in Florida. Bob enjoys decent After a career in the aluminum industry
John Wynn now manages equity health, misses his hobby with antique with American Brake Shoe, American
portfolios for Cresap Inc. in Radnor, autos, and maintains his van camper for Can, and Alcoa, Ken formed his own
Pa. He plays squash or tennis at least trips. He maintains an extensive company, West Shore Resource Corp.
twice weekly, and he and wife Peggy love collection of photos of Iwo Jima, having in Goshen, N.Y. Until his passing, he
skiing. John attends Leopard Luncheons been stationed there. Bob wrote an art worked daily with son Peter. Success in
in Philadelphia. He mentioned Bob book regarding his father-in-law, business allowed him to enjoy his passion
Woodcock, with whom he occasionally respected illustrator Mead Schaeffer. for golf. He was a member of Yale Club
rides Paoli Local. John and Bill Buck, Class President Joseph “Joe” of NYC and was on the board of St.
who donated Philadelphia Zoo’s leopard, Diamond appreciated hearing news Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh.
work on the same floor at Radnor of Bill McCarter’s passing. George An active and generous alumnus of
Corporate Center. Hoolahan phones Joe almost monthly, Lafayette, Ken will be remembered for
Bill Payne published an article, “The offering news of Bob Duffy, Ray Huber, his willingness to mentor, love of family,
Three-Legged Stool,” in Fox and Quill George Butz, and Fred Trumpbour ’49. loyalty to friends, and never-ending thirst
e-magazine. The piece, which is available Kurt Wassen and wife moved to a for knowledge and joy of life. Wife Doris;
online, covers exercise, stress reduction, life-care community in Charleston after Matt (who contributed details to this
and diet. At age 80, Bill married again. 18 years on Kiawah Island, S.C. They remembrance); five children—Ken Jr.,
The couple—who lives in Sarasota, are doing well. Kurt plays tennis at least Christopher, Peter, Sarah ’83, and
Fla.—enjoys tennis and ballroom dancing. twice weekly. Last August, the Wassens Joanne; and many grandchildren survive
Having earned a master’s in hospital got a 6-year-old rescue Lab, Sunny. him. Daughter Sarah wrote that Uncle
administration from Yale, Bill enjoyed a Classmates in the area should call Matt, Bob Loughlin ’53, and Allan
career that spanned 40 years, retiring as (843) 795-2646 to schedule a visit. Kirby ’53 sang a few DKE songs at the

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 1954 wife, Marilyn Seabridge,
service. Con Boas ’51 was also there.  Donald Romano’s After graduating from George
Sarah adds that daughter Amanda Washington University Law School,
Jeffers ’15 is number eight in the died March 6 in Albany, N.Y., after a he was admitted to Washington, D.C.,
family to attend Lafayette. long illness. She retired from New York Bar. Dick served as executive vice
Telephone Co. after 25 years. Donald, president and general counsel of
President: Joseph I. Diamond Jr. five children, 12 grandchildren, and National Association of Manufacturers
Fund Manager: Henry Kohlenberger Jr. four great-grandchildren survive her. and president of World Business Council.
Reunion Chair: Richard H. Knox Bart and Joan Levenson hosted a He is survived by wife Mary and
Correspondent: John B. Cornish March 9 dinner party in Sarasota, Fla., son Chris.
1424-C Catasauqua Road for alumni and guests. Richard and Joan Lee Sokol—a resident of Allentown,
Bethlehem, PA 18017-7473 Brown and Sandy and Rena Cooper Pa.—died Nov. 16. A career Army officer,
[email protected] attended. Robert Weiner, Jones he served at the U.S. Embassy in
Professor of History, entertained with the Philippines, was a Green Beret

1952 stories of his 43 years at Lafayette. In

1993, Bart retired from orthodontics in
paratrooper, and retired as a colonel.
A graduate of Army War College, Lee
President: Open Rochester, N.Y. He volunteers at Senior received the Legion of Merit medal.
Fund Manager: Hugh H. Jones Jr. Friendship dental clinic. The Levensons He worked in sales at Hercules Inc. in
Reunion Chair: John D. Kinard also serve at Circus Sarasota and some Wilmington, Del. His wife of 58 years,
Web Administrator: Open theaters. Bart serves on committees of Lucia; sons Timothy and James;
Incoming Correspondent: Meadows Homeowner Association and daughter Kimberly; and their families
Thomas A. Coughlin Meadows Country Club. Recreation and survive him.
175 W. North St., Apt. 430A exercise include golf, tennis, and bridge. Charley Matyas passed away Feb. 27.
Nazareth, PA 18064 Bart instructs performance driving at A resident of NYC, he earned a
(610) 746-1396 Sebring Race Track with Chin bachelor’s in English from Lafayette
[email protected] Motorsports, his favorite activity for the and a master’s in library science from
past 25 years. Bart and Joan will celebrate Columbia. He was a retired archivist
their 51st anniversary in Israel, followed for NYC Municipal Archives.

195340 class donors gave

George Patton reports by a cruise from Venice to Istanbul. A resident of Stephens City, Va.,
Ray Shull died Sept. 15. He was a civil
$34,021 as of Dec. 31. Annual Fund President: Ronald E. Philipp engineer. Wife Frances survives him.
contributions were up, but overall giving Fund Manager: Robert A. Aiello
was down. The class awarded a grant of Correspondent: Gene Harrison President: Ralph O. Doederlein Sr.
$2,505 to Meghan Curtin ’14, who is 2870 Hope Ridge Drive Fund Managers: Thomas F. McGrail,
majoring in chemistry, plays lacrosse, and Easton, PA 18045-8144 Mark B. Weisburger
has a 3.14 GPA. (610) 923-6602 (home) Reunion Chair: Ralph O. Doederlein Sr.
George and Lorraine enjoyed a month (610) 462-8099 (cell) Correspondent: John W. Gilbert Jr.
in Seven Springs, Pa., with family. George’s [email protected] 12 W. Edinburgh Road
health has improved, thanks to Lorraine’s Ocean City, NJ 08226-4618
good care and Lebanon Cardiology. (609) 399-3109

1955 Janie of Warren, N.J.,

Among their recent trips, Leon Fox  Max Hayden and wife [email protected]
and Lois enjoyed a Caribbean cruise in
December with son Craig ’84 and family. sold King George Inn several years ago.

1956 Troxell passed away.

After returning from Cocoa Beach, Fla., Janie, a portrait artist, has sold a few  On Jan. 23, Ray
Chuck Flanagan and Jane volunteered paintings. The Haydens mentioned
with CONTACT, a telephone helpline. their daughter in Georgia and son Following two years in the Coast Guard
Larry Scharff and Marge had Max, an architect in Princeton. during the Korean War, Ray earned his
dinner with Bruce Becker and wife Blaine Hildenbrand—a resident of bachelor’s in government and law.
Harriet. As snowbirds, the Beckers Palmer Township, Pa.—died Jan. 6. A Subsequently, he earned three master’s
winter in Boynton Beach, Fla., where chemical engineering graduate, Hildy degrees from Lehigh and a doctorate in
the Scharffs live year-round. Larry held various positions with Pfizer and education from South Western
golfs at least twice a week. other companies. He was an adjunct University. He started his career as a
professor at Northampton Community football coach and principal of Easton
President: Alan FitzGibbon College and was published in Chemical High School. In 1966, he was named
Fund Manager: George E. Patton Jr. Engineering Magazine. He was a Civil superintendent of West York (Pa.) Area
Reunion Chair: H. David Moore Jr. War buff and a Little League coach. His School District. In 1979, Ray accepted a
Correspondent: Leon H. Fox Jr. wife of 58 years, Isabella; sons Brent faculty position at McDaniel College. He
6 Firethorne Circle and William; daughter Brenda; and retired as dean of the graduate school at
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444-2405 eight grandsons survive him. Tampa College. His wife of 56 years,
[email protected] Dick Godown—a Lafayette Barbara Lou; three daughters; six
economics and business graduate of grandchildren; and two great-
Lakeland, Fla.—passed away Sept. 18. grandchildren survive him.

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Howard L. Goldstock, who left Smart Magazines, The Golden Age of the and California Sierras—and is planning
Lafayette after our freshman year, Newspaper, and The Early Days of Radio a major mountain hike in Greece. He
passed away suddenly during a trip Broadcasting. He also wrote well- may get in touch with Ang Paleologos
to Vail, Colo., in March. Howard reviewed volumes on railroading: Rail while there.
was a civic leader in the Schenectady, City, Chicago, USA and All Aboard! Misty also maintains contact with
N.Y., area. For 30 years, he owned Railroads in American Life as well as Dieu Khuong-Huu and wife Marie in
Goldstock’s Sporting Goods stores biographical material to anthologies, San Francisco. Dieu, who turned 80 last
in Schenectady, Utica, and Glens encyclopedias, and several television year, has started a memoir.
Falls. He played varsity football and documentaries. He is listed in Who’s Easter was Don Mitchell’s last
basketball at Nott Terrace High School Who. Son Philip teaches at Michigan Sunday as minister of Great Conewago
and Lafayette. He earned his bachelor’s State University. Presbyterian Church in Gettysburg, Pa.
from Union College. While at Union, Kit Green is eager to get the 60th “I have served them since my first
Howard took flying lessons. Upon anniversary of our matriculation off the retirement in 1999. Now 12 years later,
graduation, he enlisted in the Marine ground. He hopes enough responders and at 78, I have decided it is time to
Corps, for which he flew jets and will fill a plane with ’56ers who can land stop talking and to start listening.”
attained rank of captain. He was in Easton for a long 2012 Homecoming
instrumental in planning, develop- Weekend together, starting Oct. 18. President: H. Kermit Green Jr.
ment, and completion of Albany The gridiron opponent on the 20th Fund Manager: Open
International Airport. His wife, will be Holy Cross, kickoff at 1 p.m. Reunion Chair: H. Kermit Green Jr.
Patricia, survives, along with six Kit is improving after surgery to Correspondent: Donald L. Mitchell
children and seven grandchildren. remove a melanoma from his leg. 365 Carr Hill Road
Charlie Sitkin took his second trip Gordy and Mimi Wright were recent Gettysburg, PA 17325
to India in January. guests at the Green home on Long Boat (717) 642-9094
Shark Alexander relayed news Key, near Sarasota, Fla., as were Sandy [email protected]
that Pete Reeves’ father, H. Gendell Smith and Janet. According to Kit,
Reeves Sr. ’22, was inducted into Sandy has limitations due to his

1957 grateful to those who

Lower Merion (Pa.) High School coronary condition but, with Janet’s  Glenn Grube is
Sports Hall of Fame in recognition of support, keeps active. Kit and Robin
his record for most wins by a baseball cross paths with Howie Fredericks and assisted with reunion planning. Henry
coach. Gendell steered several of our Sandra and report that the Fredericks D’Alberto, Raymond Jacoby, Bob
class members from Lower Merion are not letting Howie’s stroke, nor the Coningsby, Jim Sandford, Bob Moss,
High to Lafayette. Gendell’s father, traumatic loss of their home to an Russ Smith, and Larry Seggel were
D. Leroy Reeves, was athletic director electrical fire, keep them down. We among the first volunteers. Others
from 1921 until 1946, oversaw offer prayers for them as they rebuild were added to the committee to
construction of Alumni Gymnasium their house and lives. contact classmates.
and Fisher Field, and witnessed four John Blackmer—of Pownall, Vt.— The Class of 1957 received a thank
undefeated Leopard football teams. spent many years teaching high school you for continuing donations to and
Pete co-captained the soccer and science. In retirement, his primary success of the Internship Fund. We
lacrosse teams and was a nominee passion is family. have assisted a score of students in
for Pepper Prize. His late brother, Jay Batley, after 12 years serving getting valuable work experience prior
David ’52, attended Princeton on Laporte (Pa.) Borough Council, to graduation.
Theological Seminary and subsequently was elected mayor. Hank Darlington thanked the class
was ordained to Presbyterian ministry. In the spring edition of Lafayette for donations to his fund-raising cross-
Pete maintains an active life in The Magazine, Alan Pesky was erroneously country ride (1,624 miles) on behalf of
Villages, Fla. listed as a member of the board of Decorative Plumbing & Hardware
George H. Douglas retired in Tucker Foundation at Dartmouth Association Scholarship Fund.
Champagne, Ill., after 36 years as College. Rather, he is on the board of Bill Rude finished a science fiction
professor of English at University of overseers of Tuck School of Business at movie script on Nikola Tesla. Glenn
Illinois. After graduating with honors Dartmouth, from which he earned his Grube reports having fine conversations
in philosophy, George earned a master’s MBA and for which he has been an with Bill and fraternity brother
degree from Columbia and a Ph.D. executive in residence for 12 years. In Dick Poole.
from Illinois. George lived with this role, he is planning in April to Dave Cary finished proton
Chaplain John Curry and his wife interact with students and faculty and treatment for prostate cancer and
during his last three years at Lafayette. facilitate a class using a case study he claims it was a remarkable experience
His gratitude to and friendship with helped create. with no side effects. He states, “I’ll be
them continued beyond Chaplain Don “Misty” Sayenga shared that glad to answer any questions after you
Curry’s death until Mrs. Curry’s more Fred Braun ’55 has been rowing on a review information on the Class of
recent demise. George authored a lake in his subdivision for several years 1957 website.”
dozen books, including H.L. Mencken: and is nearing the 20,000-mile mark. Glenn Fatzinger had a busy
Critic of American Life, Edmund He also hikes in challenging places— transition time following the death of
Wilson’s America, Women of the 20s, The such as Monviso, Mediterranean Alps, his wife, Harriet, but is back into a

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number of activities. He shared a news C. Blair Ives—a resident of Bryn and featured an address by Bob Weiner,
article outlining his community service, Mawr, Pa.—died March 10. With a Jones Professor of History. Vacation
in recognition of which he was named bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, this year was a week in St. John, U.S.
2012 Mount Vernon (Va.) District Blair joined Ives Equipment Corp. Virgin Islands, with his son and four
Citizen of the Year. in 1970 and later that year became grandchildren. Al, who is a year younger
Carol and Jim Vorosmarti will be president upon the death of his father. than most of us, notes: “I’ve now
surprised if the Grubes find time to visit He was involved in boating and caught up to you guys and am 75.”
them on one of their trips to Connecticut preservation of wetlands in Stone Bill Kurtz spent winter in Florida
this year. Harbor, N.J. Blair was an avid golfer before returning to New Jersey. He and
Bill Metzgar was treated for bladder and fisherman. Wife Lynne, four Don Kitson visited Broadway and saw
cancer and is recovering. children, and 10 grandchildren survive a play. Bill has 15 grandchildren.
Bob Rios planned to travel from him. Lynne and Blair were regulars at Ed Brunswick’s wife, Beth, has given
Guatemala to attend Reunion and was every Class of 1957 activity, including up her longtime position as president of
anxious to see everyone. Kurt Klunder, reunions and cruises, and were members Rangeley Health and Wellness Pavilion.
upon reading of Bob’s plan, related of Marquis Society. She was the driving force for fund-
a favorite line from our college days: Our condolences to our classmates’ raising and held concerts at the facility
“There goes Robert Rios, the All- wives and families. Donald and Blair featuring Foreigner, The Beach Boys,
American Central American.” are among the 124 former classmates and Doobie Brothers. The summer
Bill Lermond caught up with remembered on our In Memory list 2012 concert will present Travis Tritt.
Jo Ann and Ken Knapp at Lake on the class website. After seven years, Ed resigned as bailli
Winnipesaukee, N.H., last summer. (president) of the local chapter of
John Duncan sent an article President: Walter Oechsle Chaîne des Rôtisseurs. He will serve on
about Dr. C. Jack “Chuck” Lusch’s Fund Manager: Robert E. Moss the board of directors of the group,
retirement as medical director of Reunion Chair: Glenn E. Grube which is big on camaraderie, gourmet
Reading (Pa.) Hospital Regional Web Administrator: food, and fine wine and has several
Cancer Center, the title of which says David E. Cary hundred U.S. chapters and many more
it all: “Pioneering Doctor Leaves www.class1957.net worldwide.
Lasting Mark at Reading Hospital.” [email protected] Ed says, “Don’t forget that 2013 is
Walter Oechsle was recognized in Correspondent: Glenn E. Grube our 55th reunion. I hope a lot of us will
the President’s report for his continuing 77 Eagle Harbor Trail make it to the Hill and once again enjoy
donations to our alma mater. As of Palm Coast, FL 32164-6149 each other’s company.”
January, ours was the only Lafayette (386) 437-9715
class with 50% participation in giving. [email protected] President: Elbern H. Alkire Jr.
During our 55th reunion, our class Fund Manager: S. Robert Beane Jr.
donated correspondence between Reunion Chairs: C. Douglas Cherry,

1958 several articles on

Howard K. Hays ’31 and College  Jim Kauders listed Spencer A. Manthorpe
leaders to the College. The letters were Web Administrator:
collected by Howard’s son, Dan Hays. Facebook. He plays piano and spends Elbern H. Alkire Jr.
Andy Wilson could not attend time with his children. [email protected]
the reunion because his wife requires Bob Christopherson checked in Correspondent: Edward Brunswick
constant care. George Tiger kept us with Ed Brunswick, who was certain 4931 Bonita Bay Blvd., Apt. 801
updated. Regrets were also received that they would soon share a meal. Bonita Springs, FL 34134
from Gerry Richards and Carl Allspaw. An accomplished artist, Bob Chew (239) 949-0801, (239) 949-0802 (fax)
Dotty (Edward) Sayers shared that has exhibited paintings in numerous [email protected]
her husband died unexpectedly last venues. Look up Bob on Google to Correspondent: Jim Hourihan
September, peacefully and pain free, see his work. 8513 Sparger St.
from Alzheimer’s. “We were married Jerry Flanzbaum had a 75th McLean, VA 22102-1715
the year he graduated (with a degree birthday party at Technoda in Israel. He (703) 821-8225
in government and law) and had a is on Lafayette’s Board of Trustees and [email protected]
wonderful life together.” is active in raising funds. A small plane
Mike Winship and Dick Morgan on which he and wife Marilyn were

1959 planning this year’s

were in touch with Irv Kunzman. flying was forced to make an emergency  Bruce Forbes is
Classmates who left us (with greater landing after it hit some birds and an
details found on the class website): engine caught fire. All are safe. ’59 football weekend. We will attend
Donald P. Featherstone—of Al and Martha Caesar attended the the Lafayette–Penn game on Sept. 15.
Macungie, Pa.—died Dec. 9. Born in baseball game at University of South Contact Bruce to order game tickets:
Elmsford, Pa., in 1934, Don was a Florida, saw the Leopards win, and [email protected]; 367 Main St.,
mining engineer for Bethlehem Steel spoke with head coach Joe Kinney. Unit 31, Old Saybrook, CT 06475-
and Old Company’s Lehigh in Al also attended an affair sponsored 2360; (860) 388-2323.
Tamaqua, Pa. His wife, Gloria; a son; by Bart Levenson ’54 at his home in Wonderful news from Len Achey:
and three grandchildren survive him. Sarasota, Fla., which was well attended “Recovery from cancer surgery has

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gone well. Marlys and I plan to visit saw was what you got. His willingness 3728 Wisteria Place, Easton, PA
Lehigh Valley and Washington, D.C., to stick by his friends never wavered. 18045-3028; (610) 923-0860.
in August. I continue to play bridge We love him and will miss him.” Ed Feather and wife Mayleen spent
three times per week and enjoy my Jad Sortore wrote: “Don Allen was two weeks in Orlando and Key West
many blessings. Thank you all for a good Lafayette man, loyal fraternity in mid-January. Ed’s contact info:
your prayers and well wishes; they man, and good athlete. May he rest in [email protected]; 3116
got me through this part of my peace.” Jad’s contact info: rooster1@ Arbour Green Court, Hatfield, PA
journey.” Len’s contact info: gforcecable.com; 227 Birch Tree 19440-3487; (267) 263-4609.
[email protected]; 5422 North Circle, Aiken, SC 29803-1016; (803) New contact info for Gary Ford:
Northwood Drive, Spokane, WA 643-3179. [email protected]; 177 N. 14th
99212-1606; (509) 928-2126. William M. Bush Jr. passed away St., Allentown, PA 18102-3777;
Donald L. Allen passed away in February. Bill and Jane had been (610) 294-9565.
in December after a long illness. An preparing to return to their winter home Art Forrest is off to the Yukon
economics graduate, Don was a member on Hilton Head Island, S.C., from this summer. His contact info:
of Delta Upsilon, for which he was Moosehead Lake, Greenville, Maine, last [email protected]; 286
fraternity commissar. He was active with October when Bill was diagnosed with Lafayette Ave., Chatham, NJ 07928-
The Lafayette newspaper, was Melange advanced lung cancer, although he had 1650; (973) 635-7354.
identifications editor, and was a member been an adamant nonsmoker for more Rick Huebner lives in Allentown,
of the football team and intramural than 50 years. A government and law Pa., where he enjoys retired life. Rick’s
athletics. From 1960 until 1968, he graduate, he was a member of Sigma Nu, contact info: [email protected];
served in Army Reserve, obtaining Kirby Government and Law Society, the 123 N. St. George St., Allentown, PA
rank of captain. His wife, Linda; three golf team, and intramurals. For seven 18104-5612; (610) 437-4271.
children—James, Jennifer, and Scott; years, Bill served his country in Army Bill Lee, one of our full-time travelers,
four grandchildren; a brother; and two National Guard and was assigned to First wrote: “Now that all of the eye surgeries
sisters survive him. Upon graduation Troop, Philadelphia City Cavalry, 28th are hopefully over, both Kathryn and
from Lafayette, Don began his career Infantry Division. Bill held a number I can see more clearly. Thus, we will
in corrections as a cottage parent for of executive positions with Scott Paper brush the snow off the RV and get
Boys Training Center in South Portland, Co., William Underwood Co., W.R. ready to hit the road.” Bill’s contact info:
Maine. He became athletic director, Grace Co., and DTS, culminating as [email protected]; 1107 N. Bavarian
director, assistant superintendent, and vice president of administration of Alpha Way, Payson, AZ 85541-2606; (928)
then superintendent. Gov. James Longley Industries. In 1984, Bill left the corporate 472-6023.
then appointed him commissioner of world to own and operate, along with his Jim Mallay sent this update: “2011
Department of Corrections, a position he family, Four Corners Shopping Center was an exciting year for us, with the
held until his retirement in 1995. Don in Downeast Maine. He was a member arrival of a great-grandson and great-
was a member of Western Maine Board of Machias Rotary Club and Portland granddaughter. We hope to visit them
of Football Officials, South Portland Rotary Club, for which he served as both this fall.” Jim’s contact info:
Lions Club, and American Correctional program chairman. Bill was a trustee [email protected]; 4518 NE 138th
Association. He was former president of of Down East Community Hospital, Way, Vancouver, WA 98686-3004;
Sebago Lake Anglers Association. He was serving many years as its president. (360) 828-1552.
a certified high school and college football In recent years, he was a corporator Sig Semon, who is still practicing law
official for more than 25 years. Donations of Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems, on almost a full-time basis, wrote: “I was
may be made to Opportunity Farm for and was active in First Presbyterian reelected to my third four-year term as
Boys and Girls and Maine Kidney Church on Hilton Head Island. Wife North Hills Village judge. We had our
Transplant Program. Linda Allen’s Jane, daughter Betsy, son William, seventh grandchild last year, a boy. We
contact info: [email protected]; and two sisters survive him. On also have six granddaughters. Last fall, we
49 Upper Shore Drive, Casco, ME July 14, Jane and family held a had a small group of Lafayette and Lehigh
04015-3145; (207) 627-4227. “Celebration of Bill’s Life” aboard alums attend a showing of the Lafayette–
Fred Benson, who attended Don’s the historic boat The Katahdin and Lehigh game in Boca. I went with a
memorial service, said, “More than 380 cruised Moosehead Lake. Jane may few guys from Boca West, including
family and friends gathered to celebrate be contacted at [email protected] Steve Weiner, who didn’t graduate with
the life of Donald L. Allen, known or (207) 695-2813. Donations may us. I run into the Hon. Sid Strauss
to us many years ago as ‘Moose.’ be made to Faith United Methodist on occasion.” From October through
Attendees were escorted into church Church in Columbia, Maine, and to April, the Semons spend 12–14 days a
by an honor guard that included Maine Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. month in Boca Raton, Fla. Sig will soon
State Police and U.S. Border Patrol. It Jordan Engelman sent Jim Mallay celebrate his 75th birthday, 50th wedding
was an impressive display of respect for this update on his stroke recovery: anniversary, and 50th reunion from
Don. We have indeed lost a good friend “I am doing well physically, but they Cornell Law School. He is being honored
and a great American.” still won’t let me drive. I’m sick of by Nassau County Bar Association as a
Don’s DU brother Wally French looking at the same walls. Except for 50-year practitioner. Sig plays a lot of golf
wrote: “What was sometimes surprising, that, I’m in great shape.” Jordan’s in New York and Florida and is about to
but always appreciated, was that what you contact info: [email protected]; undertake bridge. Sig’s contact info:

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[email protected]; 46 Fairway One grandson was named High School career in law enforcement as a detective
Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030-3906; Hockey Player of the Year by Pittsburgh sergeant with Miami Beach Police
home: (516) 365-8160; office: Post-Gazette.” George’s contact info: Department. On the court, Will was
(516) 747-0300. [email protected]; 106 Sewickley a master of assists and made a great
Norm Sensinger and Lee McCaffrey Heights Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143- backcourt duo with Jim Hurst. Jim
wed in January in Baltimore (see 8907; (412) 741-0790. regarded Will as “always hustling and
photo online). Norm’s contact info: Dick Wright wrote: “Our Phi Psi constantly improving his game.” On the
[email protected]; 369 Homeland group will get together in June for diamond, Will was 1960 team captain,
Southway Unit 1-A, Baltimore, MD another reunion at John and Betty doubling as pitcher and outfielder, and
21212-4140; (410) 532-7672. Ziegler’s Bay Head, N.J., resort. We hitting one of the longest home runs in
Jerry Turnauer wrote from Israel elected George Tiger ’57 an honorary Fisher Stadium history. Phil Bollman,
during the last week of his and Sandye’s member of our Phi Psi Class of ’59 who covered first base, described Will as
one-month visit with daughter Esti, group, so he and Carol will also spend “always smiling, a person who made
son-in-law Dan, and four grandsons. the weekend with us.” Dick’s contact everyone feel like his best friend.” Phil
“Yonaton, the eldest, graduates high info: [email protected]; 95 Buckshire recalled that Will and Vinnie Gebhard
school in June. He has his orders to Place, Holland, PA 18966-2011; were invited to Dodger rookie camp for
report to Israeli Defense Forces in (215) 322-1938. tryouts before coming to the Hill. Will’s
November. Our daughter, Linda, in Norb Smith’s wife, Maryellen, had .346 batting average is 14th among
Fort Lauderdale, Fla., has four children; a partial knee replacement the first week Leopards in the last 50 years. He holds
her eldest, daughter Gabby, 18, also in January. She is fully recovered and the single season slugging percentage
graduates in June. Gabby decided to back to her normal busy schedule. In record, .781, set in 1959. Joyce, Will’s
postpone college for a year. She wants February, Norb made his annual trek to wife, describes the wedding of Al Siegel
to enter Lafayette in fall 2013 after Southern California to visit his grand- and Doll, at which Will was best man, as
one year in a seminary in Jerusalem to children and attend Grandparents Day one of the most enjoyable events of
study and become conversational in at their school. Gary Ripple, former their lives. Will is survived by Joyce,
Hebrew. In October, we’ll make our director of admissions at Lafayette; three children, and two granddaughters.
third trip to Israel this year for two special Pierre Pelanne ’61; and he drove from Benjamin Rodman “Rod” Tuttle
events: Hadassah’s 100-year anniversary Williamsburg to Washington, D.C., to passed away Jan. 25. He came to
convention in Jerusalem followed a few attend the Lafayette–American University Lafayette following service as a Marine
days later by the bar mitzvah of our basketball game. The following in the Korean War. Rod was a member
third Israeli grandson, Avraham Allina- Wednesday, the ’Pards defeated Holy of Zeta Psi, chair of the American
Turnauer. Our travels during the summer Cross in the first game of this year’s Institute of Electrical Engineers–
will be domestic-only for another season Patriot League Tournament. Institute of Radio Engineers chapter,
of Camp Turnauer, taking our 10 grand- “Regrettably, Maryellen and I will be and applied his degree in electrical
kids on day trips for entertainment unable to attend this year’s ’59 football engineering as a manager with Digital
and/or education at various museums, weekend. We will be there in spirit Equipment Corp. Retiring in 1995,
amusement parks, historical sites, to root the Leopard team to victory Rod and wife Jan lived aboard their
ballparks, and plant tours. This is the last over Penn!” sailboat for seven and a half years,
year we’ll be able to have all 10 together, visiting 18 countries around the
since the two 18-year-olds will have President: Edwin H. Feather Jr. Caribbean. After settling in Gainesville,
their own plans and commitments next [email protected] Fla., Rod became a commissioner for
summer. Finally, I was so engrossed in Fund Manager: James F. Mallay Alachua County. He is survived by two
our schedule I overlooked lunch with Jim [email protected] children and five grandchildren.
Mallay and Nancy Zacha in Vancouver, Reunion Chairs: Jordan Engelman, David Saalfrank married Carol
Wash., in February (see photo online). Bruce L. Forbes Forman-Pemberton on Oct. 1 in
We were visiting our son, Mike, and Web Administrator: Frank V. Hermann Charlton, N.Y. The couple resides in
family to help celebrate grandson Ryan’s [email protected] Burnt Hills, N.Y. Carol, a former high
11th birthday.” Jerry’s contact info: Correspondent: Norbert F. Smith school English teacher, heads Greater
[email protected]; 10921 227 River’s Edge Capital Region Teacher Center and
NW 3rd St., Plantation, FL 33324-1539; Williamsburg, VA 23185-8933 teaches at Union Graduate College.
(954) 476-9038. (757) 229-7377 David attempts to make people’s money
The Rev. George Werner wrote: [email protected] do what they want it to do and claims it
“We took a long-planned trip to Turkey is still fun.
in October, despite knowing that David received a CD of three songs

1960 a DU stalwart who

Audrey would return to a lumpectomy.  Will MacDonald, sung by Paul Luscombe, who branched
Prognosis is good, but the chemo from publishing to karaoke. In 2006,
and early radiation wiped her out for starred in both basketball and baseball Paul published Pills, Bills, and
months. She was scheduled to join me at Lafayette, died Dec. 23 in Fort Parkinson’s Disease, a guide for
in Boulder, Colo., in late April to care Lauderdale, Fla., succumbing to Parkinson’s patients and their families,
for our newborn 14th grandchild and Alzheimer’s disease. An economics and now in its second printing. He can be
two siblings. Bragging department: business graduate, Will retired from a reached at [email protected].

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Charlie Smith and wife Janet, both 15 grandchildren and golf. Dick’s John Hossenlopp and wife Patricia
from Aruba, have been married 51 years. contact info: [email protected]. were “cave bound” in their Amagansett,
The couple retired from Computer Phil Bollman, Al Siegel, Dr. Marion Long Island, N.Y., home last winter,
Learning Center, an early personal Vujevich, and their spouses enjoyed except for visits to NYC to see their
computer software education company an extended trip to the Far East. three children and three grandsons.
of which Charlie was president. They live According to Al Siegel, Michael Lafayette football plays William &
near Clemson, S.C. The Smiths spend Ellis ’14, first recipient of Class of 1960 Mary on Sept. 8, and the leadership
about three months every year in Aruba, Marquis Scholar Award, excels in class committee hopes to plan a mini-reunion
where Charlie is on the board of directors and is active on campus. Michael—from in the Williamsburg, Va., area. Bob
of Costa Linda Beach Resort timeshare. Mercer Island, Wash.—writes: “The Howard, Ed Auble, Doug Hobby, and
An amateur photographer, Charlie has scholarship gave me the opportunity to Dan Schutter plan to attend. Also
taken thousands of pictures of Aruba attend the sort of institution I could only hoping to attend is Hank Lorish, who
and has produced a guide to the island. have dreamed of, and I hope in the future celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary
See his pictures at www.pbase.com/ to return the favor to many young with wife Ann.
scsnapper/aruba and visit his website at students who are also in need.” The class John Cunningham passed away
www.ArubaKid.com. Charlie can be is $150,000 short of our goal to fund two March 24. John grew up in Garden
reached at [email protected]. Marquis Scholars for four years. Contact City, N.Y. An economics and business
Wayne Wavrek and wife Gloria Al at [email protected]. graduate, he worked for more than
commute between homes in Chicago 30 years at CIBA in Ardsley, N.Y. He
and Tampa, where Wayne caught the President: Robert S. Brodie Jr. enjoyed skiing, golf, and paddle tennis
Lafayette–Lehigh telecast hosted by Fund Managers: Lauritz K. Knudsen, and organized many Phi Delt
Mike Quig ’86. “A better game to M. Alden Siegel gatherings. Wife Barbara, three
watch” was Wayne’s analysis of the Yale Reunion Chair: J. Richard Booth children, eight grandchildren, and
game; he met Dr. Tom Moyer at the Web Administrator: Open a sister survive him. Among those
pregame tailgate. Wayne is proud of his Correspondent: David C. Saalfrank Sr. attending the funeral in Pleasantville,
Chicago granddaughters, Hannah and 30 Lawmar Lane N.Y., were fraternity brothers
Paige, candidates for Lafayette’s classes Burnt Hills, NY 12027-9540 Bill Buehler (best man at John’s
of 2018 and 2020, respectively. (518) 399-7545 (home) wedding), George Halak (who spoke
Larry Knudsen is happily retired. (201) 788-4822 (cell) at the service), Warren Eberlein, Fred
Although they sold their bed and [email protected] Bailine, and Chris Windeler. All who
breakfast, Larry and Sue still live in Snow knew John will miss his crooked grin
Hill, Md. He successfully underwent the and great sense of humor.

1961of International
Whipple procedure, a treatment for early- Ed Auble, chair
stage pancreatic cancer patients. “After a President: Joseph C. Nyce
long haul through territory I never Committee, worked with faculty and Fund Manager: Ronald E. Geesey
thought I would see, I am on the mend.” our class leadership committee to Reunion Chair: James S. Sorrentino
When Larry told Sue the doctor said he engage Anne Marie Slaughter as Web Administrator: John A. Harobin
would be a new man in a few months, she inaugural speaker of the International Correspondent: Douglas A. Hobby
asked, “Can it be George Clooney?” Best Speaker Series. Formerly director of 29 Rowan Road
wishes for a speedy recovery. Larry’s email policy planning for the U.S. State Chatham, NJ 07928-2210
address is [email protected]. Department and dean of Princeton’s [email protected]
Tom Rennert, who lives in mid- Woodrow Wilson School of Public &
Vermont, is a dedicated golfer, playing International Affairs, Slaughter is a

1962 family—including sons

100 rounds per year. This year, Tom got professor at Princeton. The event is  George Ealer and
in four rounds before April 1 and shot scheduled for Oct. 24. Classmates are
a midseason 84. In addition to golf and encouraged to support the Class of Jim, John, and Tim; their wives; and
managing his 17-year-old windshield 1961 International Speakers Series granddaughter Katie—vacationed on
repair franchise, Tom attends Leopard fund when planning their annual Kauai over Thanksgiving. Wife Mary
football games in New England and contribution to the College. completed two half marathons, placing
Middlebury hockey matches. He looks Bob Howard and wife Margie eighth in Portland, Ore., and second in
forward to a visit to Oregon this returned from a safari trip to Africa. Warner Robins, Ga. In September, she
summer to see his 5-year-old Bob also golfed with Ben Sack and will complete in the Malibu Nautica
granddaughter, Vivian. Tom can be Dave Bloys in Florida. triathlon in California. George adds: “I
reached at [email protected]. Fred Hammond and wife Barbara placed second in the half marathon in
Dick Booth writes: “My son are retired and live in Westlake, Ohio. Warner Robins. We try to keep moving,
married a young lady from China Their three children and grandchildren though the joints are not quite as limber
last year, and they reside in Shanghai, live near Cleveland. as when we were at Lafayette.”
where he runs a small business teaching Tom Heist’s wife, Karen, retired. From Jim “Bear” Brown: “After 50
English.” Though Dick retired three years The Heists hope to visit friends in years, I am finally retiring! I am closing
ago, he remains a Class II township Florida, including Lew Gill. down my construction company, Van
supervisor and fills his schedule with Du Zee Inc., in Puerto Rico. Dot and

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I are moving to Deltura Estates in Fort earlier, which prompted me to information and a current photo with
Myers, Fla. Dot is getting her personal assemble some historical data on your family.
trainer’s license. Due to timing of our the Marquis de Lafayette and hand There are many missing alumni for
move, I’m not sure yet if I’ll make the it to Bill at the post-show photo op. whom the College does not have
reunion. Hope so!” I wore the Lafayette shirt from the contact information. Each of the living
Bruce Vakiener writes: “Since 45th reunion. Bill recalled the trip to groups now has a designated person to
our graduation, I have been an active Easton and promised to look into some contact individuals to obtain support
volunteer with local fire departments noteworthy patriots such as Lafayette, and another person to make contacts
and EMS squads. Since 2000, I have Morris, Madison, and others for a regarding Class Fund.
focused on being an emergency medical future book.” As senior vice president, executive
technician. Recently, I was named Fred Toback and wife Sue moved search, for National Executive Service
Volunteer of the Year by Hecktown to Colorado in 2003 after his Corps, Paul Barrett recruits leaders
Volunteer Ambulance Corps of Lower retirement from National Labor for boards of directors and C-Suite
Nazareth (Pa.) Township.” In Relations Board in Washington, D.C. positions for nonprofit organizations.
November, Bruce was also recognized Ken Poppe and Mary, who are As a board member of William T.
with an Outstanding Service Award by continuing their teaching careers, Morris Foundation, he directs
Lehigh Valley Health Network for his have a new grandson. donations to colleges, hospitals, arts
“commitment to excellence” in Jim Hartsel encourages classmates organizations, and military families.
responding to an emergency call for an to send reunion observations and Paul attended an International Fellows
acute myocardial infarction patient. photos by Aug. 1. dinner at U.S. Army War College at
“The hospital officials told us he had which officers from other countries
less than a 20% chance of living, but our President: Jeffrey Ruthizer honored Morris Foundation for its
great response saved his life.” Fund Manager: John R. Weis support. Paul and Carole are devoted
Mechanical engineer Bill Ballek, Reunion Chairs: James A. Lyttle, to their five grandchildren: Kailey, 9;
a Korean War veteran, retired from James M. Montgomery Jr., Erin, 6½; Bree, 8 months; Chloe, 6;
Bethlehem Steel in 1997. “This past Gale R. “Sandy” Schwilk, and Grayson, 18 months.
year was my 49th year as a ski Bruce A. Vakiener Robert T. Hayes died Feb. 5 in
patrolman at Camelback Mountain Correspondent and Web Administrator: Bethlehem, Pa. A mechanical
Resort in Pennsylvania. I also spent Jim Hartsel engineering graduate, he worked in
a week in Breckenridge, Colo., skiing 10755 Moss Hill Lane the research department of Bethlehem
with my daughter, Sue. My wife, Joan, Cincinnati, OH 45249-3640 Steel and for the IRS before retiring in
quit skiing several years ago. Daughter (513) 489-6786 1997. Before attending Lafayette, he
Lisa became disabled while a [email protected] served in the Army during the Korean
sophomore at Bloomsburg College War. Robert was a scoutmaster for
in 1983. She is a resident of Good Boy Scouts of America. Wife Catherine;
Shepherd–Bethlehem and enjoys
getting out a few times a year for
adaptive skiing. Skiing has kept me
1963  The Class of ’63 50th
reunion is June 7–9. The
reunion committee of 12 classmates
daughters Cathleen, Anne, Colleen,
and Karen; sons Robert, Michael, and
David; and 18 grandchildren survive him.
fit and on the go.” has met to provide our class with an Richard R. Fyfe died Feb. 22 in
Walter “Terry” Lutz Jr. writes: exciting reunion. Ron Garfunkel Duncan, Okla., after a long battle with
“I live in Hartford, Wis., and we have is again working his magic as chair, multiple myeloma. A math and
a place in Eagle River. My wife, Sylvia, with President John Cooper. Reunion chemical engineering graduate, he was a
and I have three children and five stationery has been designed, and a member of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity
grandchildren. After graduation, letter and package with preliminary and marching band. Richard earned his
I moved to Indiana and worked at details and activities will be sent from doctorate in chemical engineering from
Haynes Stellite for 13 years. In 1974, the College. We ask everyone to talk Columbia University and served in the
I moved to Wisconsin then bought to classmates and encourage them Army from 1969 until 1972. His wife
Signicast in 1981. Signicast grew to to make this the biggest and best of 45 years, Marlis; sons Peter ’91 and
become world leader in investment reunion yet! Stewart ’93; and granddaughter,
castings, with 680 employees and $150 Class Fund: This will be used for Grace, survive him.
million in sales. I sold Signicast and am the class gift to the College, which Neil F.J. Donovan died March 14
finally about to retire.” Previously a could include a tangible gift and/or from a massive heart attack in Southport,
pilot, Terry now enjoys boating and scholarships. Suggestions are requested. N.C. A government and law graduate,
jet skiing. He plans to write a book, Class Biographies: Steve Minkel he was a member of Theta Delta Chi
tentatively titled In Pursuit of ([email protected]) asks each of us fraternity. Wife Sandra, sons John and
Manufacturing Excellence. to email him a 500-word biography Jeff, daughters Shelly Misra and Susan
Tom Burns wrote: “Nancy and I of our lives postgraduation, including Mikelsen, and eight grandchildren
attended the Bolder and Fresher Tour family notes. Copies of the resulting survive him. Neil worked for 34 years
2011–2012 of Bill O’Reilly and Dennis book will be distributed at reunion. in the food service disposable products
Miller in December in Orange County, Along with the biography, please industry, retiring from Sweetheart
Calif. The duo had been to Easton provide your name and contact

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Paper Products in 2006. He loved criminal and civil divisions and spent time experience include teaching, research,
golf, tennis, and sailing. on the state appellate bench. Bill joined and code development. He has authored
a local law firm, for which he will handle more than 80 technical papers and
President: John H. Cooper III civil cases. presentations. John is also a graduate
Fund Manager: Robert T. Burns of Lehigh University.
Reunion Chair: Ronald A. Garfunkel President: Gordon R. “Don” Evans William Tobiason passed away
Web Administrator: L. Steven Minkel Fund Manager: Jeffrey P. Brown Oct. 19. A metallurgical engineering
[email protected] Reunion Chair: Jeffrey P. Brown graduate, Bill was a member of Alpha
Correspondent: D. Frederick Day Web Administrator: Chi Rho fraternity. He was employed
52D Springfield Ave. Thomas L. Greenbaum with ARMCO Steel for 28 years and
Summit, NJ 07901 [email protected] was a member of Metal Makers Society.
[email protected] Correspondent: Gordon R. “Don” Evans In 1966, he married Mary Elizabeth
Correspondent: Dr. Michael A. Stillman 14330 Shelborne Road and raised three children in Harford
131 San Marco Drive Westfield, IN 46074 County, Md. Bill was a member of
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 (317) 501-8577 (cell) Emmanuel Episcopal Church, for which
[email protected] Winter Address: he served on vestry and as treasurer.
958 Sand Castle Road He enjoyed gardening, trains, and
Sanibel, FL 33957 lighthouses and was an avid baseball fan.

1964 Harry Spiess is a partner

at the law firm Davis
Mary Elizabeth, daughter Deborah, sons
Andrew and John, and five grandchildren
Bennett Spiess & Livingood.
Doug Mabon and wife Linda live in
Pittsford, N.Y. Doug works for Business
1965 Marshall Gluck and
wife Carolyn attended a
scholarship recognition dinner at the
survive him. We send our condolences to
Bill’s wife and family.

Brokers New York. He is chair of the College. He sat with Bruce Maggin President: Edward A. McNally
Greater Rochester chapter of SCORE. and Rich Grossman ’64, both of Fund Manager: Howard N. Heller
In 2001, Dan Headington sold his whom are Lafayette trustees. “I met Reunion Chair:
interest in Micromold, an engineering/ with my scholar-ship recipient, David Stuart N. “Buzz” Hutchison III
manufacturing company in which he had Robinson ’14, who has had a successful Correspondent: Marshall J. Gluck
been involved for 20 years. He and his first two years as a Division I track athlete. 1133 Park Ave.
wife of 45 years, Dodie, reside in south- He and his teammates are Patriot League New York, NY 10128-1246
west Florida during winter. He plays golf record holders in the 4x100m relay. [email protected]
and tennis, sings in a chorus and church David is an honor roll student and is
choir, acts in several plays a year, and leads majoring in anthropology and sociology.”
Vestry of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
as senior warden. “Acting is something
I came to too late in life, but I love it.
Marshall’s daughter, Abbe—who clerked
with Supreme Court Justice Ginsberg,
worked in Corzine and Bloomberg
1966  After working on Wall
Street and at New Jersey
Economic Development Authority,
I believe the discipline required to administrations, and taught at Columbia Lee Purcell has built a home in New
memorize lines keeps the old brain tuned Law School—was appointed associate Bern, N.C. Wife Mary was recruited as a
up. (My next play, The Sunshine Boys, professor of law at Yale Law School. His complex case manager at the Navy Clinic
requires memorizing 35 pages of twin grandsons, Ollie and Ryan, will start at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry
dialogue!) Summer activities are similar, at Dalton School in September. Point. Lee is involved with Habitat for
but perhaps not as hectic on Martha’s On Feb. 7, Rusty Shunk welcomed Humanity. He also participates in a group
Vineyard. Few opportunities for me to Chase Parker, child of son Scott and that preserves and develops the site of the
act exist there, but I have a nice fishing daughter-in-law Marcie. “Chase 1862 Battle of New Bern and one that
boat that I use regularly.” should be chasing after his big supports a 100-year-old theater. He plays
Bob Capperella retired from IBM brother, Owen, shortly.” tennis. Boating, fishing, and traveling to
in 1992 after 25 years and from Aon In April, John Kulicki was recognized Southern battlefields are on his bucket
Consulting in 2006 after seven years. with the prestigious J. Lloyd Kimbrough list. Lee extends an open invitation to
With a partner from Aon, he started a Award for his significant achievements in all Leopards traveling his way:
business in 2006, at which he is still “sort bridge analysis and design. The award, [email protected]
of” working. “We moved permanently to presented by American Institute of Steel
South Jersey Shore (Long Beach Island) Construction, honors engineers and President: Bradford C. Pierce
in June 2010. We have twin boys, 39, architects who have made an outstanding Fund Manager: James R. Quin
both married, with two kids each.” contribution to the structural steel Reunion Chairs: David J. De Vries,
In February, Bill Wertheimer stepped industry through their design work. John Galson
down after 28 years on Superior Court in John, who joined Modjeski and Masters Correspondent and Web Administrator:
Union County, N.J. The Star-Ledger in 1974, has led analysis and design work Rod Heckman
(Newark, N.J.) quoted him as saying, for numerous bridge projects. As chair 106 Houndstooth Circle
“I must retire Feb. 7, because on Feb. 8, and CEO, he manages design project Chester Springs, PA 19425-3136
I become constitutionally senile.” During criteria and supervises all phases of (610) 827-1757
his judicial career, Bill held court in design. His 40 years of industry [email protected]

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 Alumni Memoriam

1967 reconnect with Class

 Rich Mellin hopes to

of 1967 alumni. Following graduation,

1968  The annual Lafayette
Leadership Institute,
sponsored by Class of 1968 Leadership
1936
1937
Stephen Hartwell
John C. Davison
12/14/11
9/19/11
1939 Walter B. Gilmour Sr. 11/1/10
Rich was awarded a fellowship to Development Fund, was held in 1940 George G. Breit 3/14/12
complete a master’s in educational February and attended by more than
1941 Norman V. Herms 1/23/12
research and a Ford Foundation Fellow- 160 students. The institute connects
1941 John M. Light 3/6/12
ship for two years in a doctoral program students with alumni, faculty, parents,
in education at University of Pennsylvania. and others who can enhance their 1941 Richard D. May 3/10/12
“I was able to pursue these programs development as campus leaders and 1942 J. Wain Baker 1/27/12
because of my Lafayette education. I provide them with tools to excel after 1942 Stanley G. Blum 4/4/11
worked for three large companies: Xerox, graduation. Lance Podell ’86, director 1942 William R. Nelson 1/22/12
Remington Rand, and Dictaphone. At and global head of YouTube Next Lab, 1943 Warren E. Diefendorf Jr. 1/7/12
Dictaphone, I was general manager of delivered the keynote speech. 1944 Norman W. Crane 2/10/12
dealer and distributor sales and marketing Dick Jack—a resident of Merry Hill, 1944 Glenn K. Landis 2/10/12
worldwide. I left to start my own N.C.—died March 10. An economics
1945 Gustav Gurska Jr. 2/28/12
telecommunications company in 1985, graduate, Dick played varsity basketball.
which ultimately failed. I then started a He was an Army Green Beret, achieved 1945 Paul L. Miller Jr. 2/15/12
community association management rank of first lieutenant, led a platoon 1949 William O. Hawkins 1/15/12
firm and antiques business, which I in Vietnam, and was awarded the 1949 Sidney J. Spiegel 4/17/11
continue to own and operate with Gail, Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Dick was 1950 Richard A. Citrano 3/15/12
my wife of 42 years.” The Mellins live in a manufacturing manager for Corning 1950 William K. Fischer 7/11/11
Redding, Conn. Daughter Erica Mellin Inc. He was a member of Scotch Hall 1950 Richard N. Fishbough 3/31/11
Scioscia ’99 and her husband, Steve ’98, Preserve, VFW, and Rotary. Wife 1950 Joseph A. Rigg 3/9/12
are graduates of Lafayette, as is his Alice, three daughters, two sons, 1950 Wilbur J. Robinson 1/11/12
closest friend, Jim Billett ’66. Rich was and two grandchildren survive him.
1951 John A. Farrar Jr. 2/19/12
active with Lafayette alumni affairs and Donations can be made to American
recruitment. The Mellins spend winters Cancer Society. 1951 Hilton N. Rahn Jr. 12/7/11
in Vero Beach, Fla. “We were surprised John Pearson Hammond died 1951 Kenneth W. Sheeleigh 3/4/12
to see that Randy Thornton does also. March 9. He was a resident of Wilton, 1952 Charles M. Jaquith 12/19/10
We have good friends in Vero Beach Conn., along with his wife of 42 years, 1952 Larry Pacifico 1/4/12
who are alumni and major supporters Suzanne, who survives him. After 1955 Blaine R. Hildenbrand 1/6/12
of Lafayette.” earning a bachelor’s in economics and 1955 Charles J. Matyas 2/27/12
The Rev. Don Beaudreault business from Lafayette and an MBA 1955 Horatio S. Shull III 9/15/11
announced his retirement from from Columbia University, he worked 1956 Howard L. Goldstock 3/13/12
33 years of Unitarian Universalist in the finance department of GMAC in
1956 Raymond R. Troxell Jr. 1/23/12
ministry, effective Sept. 1. He served NYC and for Phelps Dodge. He also
congregations in Louisiana, California, worked to build and manage Woodworker 1957 Donald P. Featherstone 12/9/11
West Virginia, Tennessee, Florida, Illinois, Stores in South Norwalk, Conn. He 1957 C. Blair Ives Jr. 3/10/12
Virginia, and the United Kingdom. His spent his later years building high-tech 1959 Donald L. Allen 12/7/11
partner, Juan, and dog, Lacy, will move companies on the Internet. John served 1959 William M. Bush Jr. 2/16/12
to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where Don several terms on Wilton Zoning Board. 1960 William MacDonald 12/23/11
hopes to play jazz piano in a five-star He supported Colby Sawyer College in 1960 B. Rodman Tuttle 1/25/12
hotel and finish writing numerous books. New London, N.H. A brother and 1961 John B. Cunningham 3/24/12
Prior to his ministry, he taught English brother-in-law and their wives also
1963 Neil Donovan 3/14/12
and music in the United States, survive him.
1963 Richard R. Fyfe 2/22/12
Philippines, Iran, and American Samoa. Jim Strauss is assistant legal affairs
He works out and has completed 60 commissioner for NYC Department of 1963 Robert T. Hayes Sr. 2/5/12
long-distance races (including many Sanitation, for which he negotiates and 1965 William C. Tobiason 10/19/11
marathons and half marathons) after the prepares contracts and deals with 1968 John P. Hammond 3/9/12
age of 53. An avid world traveler, Don construction and environmental law 1968 Richard E. Jack 3/10/12
has visited or lived in 60 countries. issues. Son Jesse is a George Washington 1969 J. Lee Pfannenstein 2/10/12
University graduate with a private law 1970 Peter H. Oliver 8/10/11
President: William Vonroth Jr. practice in Manhattan. Daughter Becky, 1971 Richard M. Skudera 9/19/11
Fund Manager: Christopher Cathcart a University of Wisconsin graduate, is
1975 Kathleen Ryan McGuire 1/19/12
Reunion Chairs: Laurence G. Cole, married and was expected to deliver Jim’s
1980 Thomas J. Reed Jr. 1/1/12
Thomas Royall Smith, Karl W. Pusch first grandchild in May. Becky is director
Correspondent and Web Administrator: of development for International Center 1989 Boyd H. Walker Jr. 1/29/12
Henry D. Ryder for Photography. Youngest daughter 1992 James L. Wong 2/4/12
30 McClelland Ave. Ilana ’04 obtained her master’s in 1993 Deborah G. Riggio 7/13/11
Pitman, NJ 08071-1059 nutrition at New York University and is 2009 Tonye E. Wilcox 3/23/12
[email protected] employed at Montefiore Hospital. Wife

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Ina accepted a position in development LLC in Pittsburgh. Wife Dale runs a custom frame shop,
for American Friends of Hebrew Brian Muldoon has been married Picture Perfect in Flemington, N.J.
University. Jim and Ina travel extensively for 28 years and has a 27-year-old Daughter Kim is in Spain; daughter
and enjoy theater, friends, and NYC. Jim daughter, Lily, who is now in her third Stacey is in Boston.
hopes to attend our next reunion. He year of medical school at University of Jim McGuire practices public utility
missed the last one because he and Ina California–San Francisco. Brian says life law at Reed Smith in its Princeton
were celebrating their 35th anniversary in is a “hoot.” office. Jim “retired” briefly after
the Virgin Islands. John Lee Pfannenstein passed away returning to New Jersey state
President: Robert E. Albus Feb. 10. His wife of 31 years, Sharon; government in the attorney general’s
Fund Manager: Steven P. Bottcher mother Flora; and son John survive office. Wife Elizabeth is a reading
Reunion Chair: William L. Messick him. John’s first spouse passed away specialist who works with at-risk young
Web Administrator: William L. Messick in 1978. John lived in Rancocas, N.J., readers in Hopewell Valley Regional
[email protected] for many years and then relocated to School District in Pennington.
Correspondent: Howard S. Rednor Olympic Peninsula, Wash., in 2002. An Daughter Meredith lives in the San
984 S. Broad St. economics and business graduate, John Francisco Bay area, while daughter
Trenton, NJ 08611-2008 served in Peace Corps in Barbados until Abbey is in Boston.
[email protected] 1972 and then earned a master’s degree Jim Morrison retired as school
in school guidance counseling from psychologist and now works part time
Rowan University. He spent 30 years as at a community college. Teaching,

1969  Geoffrey Bramhall

became a grandfather
when eldest daughter Aileen gave birth
a math teacher and guidance counselor
in Woodbury, N.J., retiring in 2002.
volunteer work, and golf occupy most
of his time. His three children are
all over 30, and one has given him
to a girl on Oct. 10, 2010 (10/10/10). President: John C. Becica a granddaughter.
Youngest daughter Colleen will marry Fund Manager: David W. Fraser Clay Spangenberg, who lives
in Vermont this summer. Colleen left Reunion Chair: David A. Piacente in South Dakota, is in consulting.
Accenture in 2011 and now works for Web Administrator: John C. Becica In September, he will participate
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, [email protected] in Fireball Run Adventurally
promoting economic growth in poor Correspondent: Michael L. Mouber (www.fireballrun.com), which heightens
areas of the world. She still works at 4001 Lincoln Drive West, Suite F awareness of missing children. “To
Village Investments Inc. in Bronxville, Marlton, NJ 08053-1525 date, participants’ efforts have helped
N.Y., which is the investment brokerage (856) 985-1000 locate 35 missing children.”
firm that Geoffrey launched in 1992. [email protected] Peter H. Oliver, who attended his
Henry F. Galpin is vice president, gas first year at Lafayette, passed away
processing, at Pioneer Natural Resources Aug. 10, 2011. Wife Dolores, mother
USA Inc. The firm is an independent
exploration and production company
located in Irving, Texas. He plans to
1970    Art Lawton and wife Beth—
who live in Ewing, N.J.—
are empty nesters with the marriages of
Dorothy, brother Dennis, daughters
Sherri Covell and Donna Durmazlar,
and five grandchildren—Jessica,
retire July 1, 2013. Henry’s three daughters Liz, in 2009, and Katie, in Kristen, Chase, Jordan, and Charlotte—
daughters finished school and are 2011. Art retired after nearly 40 years in survive him. A self-employed
married. His fourth grandchild is due this New Jersey state government. He held telecommunication consultant at Oliver
September. Henry and Emily have been senior level positions in IT with several Associates, he was a member and
married for 43 years. They regularly come agencies, concluding with the Treasury trustee of Milford Elks Lodge.
to Lafayette because close friends moved Department. Beth retired from College
to Burke Street on the Hill. Still an of New Jersey, where she worked in the President: Gary R. Platt
athlete, Henry runs and generally wins library. Art keeps busy with genealogy Fund Manager: Open
his age group in races. and serves as president of Genealogy Reunion Chair: Gary R. Platt
David Hughes made his third Society of New Jersey. At Katie’s Correspondent: Michael H. LeWitt, M.D.
journey to the bottom of Grand wedding, Art celebrated with Lafayette 1128 Cymry Drive
Canyon and back with his friend, roommates Sandy Edwards and Jim Berwyn, PA 19312-2042
Elizabeth Sheley, in April 2011 (see McGuire (see photo online). Lifelong (610) 647-0732, (610) 993-0288 (fax)
photo online). While the combination friends, they see each other regularly, [email protected]
of knee problems and rigors of the including an annual fall birthday dinner.
climb forced him to make it his last They also see Jim Morrison, Tim Van
trip, David thumbs his nose at knee
replacement. David also visited with
Joe O’Leary ’70 and wife Peggy in
Hise, and Walt Boquist ’69.
Sandy Edwards is in sales and has
played ice hockey continuously since
1971 Philip Sanderson Jr. resides
in Oronoque Village in
Stratford, Conn., with wife Diane. Phil is
San Diego and with Jon Marcus ’70 fourth grade, including Lafayette’s New England area manager for Brevini
and wife Deb in NYC. hockey club, which he helped organize. USA Inc. of Yorktown, Ind., responsible
Richard Lettieri is married to As Friday morning DJ, he hosts for sales in Northeast Region. Diane is in
Mary Jane. He is an e-discovery “Studebaker Hawk’s Hot Wax” on the IT department of Convent of the
counsel and runs Lettieri Law Firm WDVR 89.7 FM and www.wdvrfm.org. Sacred Heart Girls School in Greenwich,

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Conn. The Sandersons have three James “Jim” Jackson wrote One
children. Peter, a Wheaton (Ill.) College For More Class News Trick at a Time: How to Start Winning
and Bethel Seminary graduate, works as Class Notes includes news excerpts at Bridge for intermediate bridge
an actuary for Aetna in Hartford, Conn. from columns written by class players. The book was published by
Sherry Sanderson Blair ’02, who has a correspondents that are posted Master Point Press (see photo online).
master’s in nursing from Yale, works on class websites at community. He retired as a consulting actuary in
as a pediatric nurse at Connecticut lafayette.edu. For all class news, 2002. Check out Jim’s work online at
Children’s Medical Center in Hartford. photographs, birth announcements, 2centsb4inflation.blogspot.com and
Brandt, a Worcester Polytechnic Institute wedding announcements, reunion www.jamesmjackson.com.
graduate, is a math teacher at Simsbury planning, and more, go to Guy Hembling has been married
(Conn.) High School. The Sandersons community.lafayette.edu. Click on to Gail for 25 years; they have two
have four grandchildren: Noah James, 3; “Classes” and then select your class children, Blaire, 24, and Trevor, 16.
Zephra Katheryn, 2½; Joshua Philip, 1; year. Please continue to send your The Hemblings live in Rumson, N.J.
and Samuel Joseph, 10 months. news to your correspondent or to Guy is president of C.B. Hembling &
Tim Lillie attended an open seminar [email protected] if your class Son Construction, commercial and
for an English class studying Vietnam does not have one. residential builders in business since
War literature. 1918. A professional artist, he is a
Roger Weinreb (rlweinreb@ member of and shows his work at
gmail.com) relocated from BatteriesPlus much as he hoped. We appreciated and Salmagundi Club in NYC. Guy enjoys
in Woburn, Mass., where he was enjoyed their efforts. trout fishing, sailing, shooting, skiing,
manager, to the store in Natick, Mass., Lad Nagurney’s daughter graduated and long-distance swimming.
four miles from his Wellesley residence. from high school this year, was considering Larry Friedman has lived in Ann
Roger’s wife, Didi, returned to Lafayette, and had visited campus. Arbor, Mich., since graduation. He
coaching the girls’ varsity tennis team at Hopefully, there will be a second retired from the city’s Community
Rivers School in Weston and continues Leopard in Lad’s family next year. Development Department 10 years
as tennis director at Wayland Swim and Henry Dubroff, chair and editor for ago. Daughter Lauren graduated from
Tennis Club. Son Max spent a few Pacific Coast Business Times, accepted the Wellesley in 2009 and son Alex from
months in Israel on an internship and publication’s fifth Best in Business award Grand Valley State University this past
graduates from Massachusetts Maritime from Society of American Business spring. Last fall, Larry and Hank
Academy in December. Son Ben sells Editors and Writers in Indianapolis in Darlington ’57 biked 1,624 miles from
cars at Clay Nissan in West Newton, March. Henry’s company received an Portland, Maine, to Daytona Beach, Fla.,
Mass. Daughter Kate gave Roger his honorable mention for its new model for in three weeks (see photo online).
first grandchild, Amelia, 1. Daughter paid digital content in the “10 That Do Frank Julia has been plagued with
Jill manages a dermatology practice It Right” edition of Editor & Publisher. minor medical problems this year: hip,
in Marblehead, Mass. Dave Bennett and Harry shoulder, and a heel spur. He is back
Colvocoresses hoped to be at the to normal and planned to spend spring
President: Ron Diment reunion. and summer biking and kayaking.
Fund Manager: Paul H. Dimmick George Morgan married his
Reunion Chair: Open childhood sweetheart, Martine, in 2005 President: Edward C. Yakobitis Jr.
Web Administrator: Roger L. Weinreb in Miami. George moved from Miami to Fund Manager:
Correspondent: Arthur H. Goldsmith live with her in Madrid, Spain, in late Ladimer Stadner Nagurney
4 Melvin Terrace 2007. After working in U.S. and Reunion Chair: Edward C. Yakobitis Jr.
Denmark, ME 04022 European international, commercial, Correspondent and Web Administrator:
(207) 452-2662 (office) investment, and private banks for 35 Francis T. Julia Jr.
(207) 452-2659 (fax) years, he now has his own international 20403 Sawgrass Drive
(617) 721-7210 (cell) financial consulting business. George Gaithersburg, MD 20886-4599
[email protected] works with European renewable energy [email protected]
firms and is forming a management by
objectives of a Spanish real estate firm

1972 at George Mason

 Susan Swett works

University in Virginia as assistant dean

with three partners, to be headquartered
in Dubai, with operations in the Emirates,
Chile, Uruguay, Colombia, Spain, and
1973  Larry Berglund lives in
Berwyn, Pa., with wife
Carolyn (daughter of H. Palmer
of student affairs for College of Health United States. From his first marriage, he Woodcock ’50). In April, he celebrated
and Human Services. Ali Berlin has five children and three grandchildren. his 25th year at Pennsylvania Trust
Weinstein ’99 and Nancy Freeborne- From his second marriage, he is Company in Radnor, for which he is
Brinton ’83 are faculty at the college grandfather to two boys, ages 1 and 5. an owner, senior vice president, and
(see photo online). Susan’s husband is He has been an Alumni Admissions portfolio manager. He is president of
John Bradford “Brad” Hunter ’70. Representative for Lafayette since the the elder association of Zeta Psi, which
Ed Yakobitis worked to organize 1990s, first in London, then from Miami, is sponsoring the new Lafayette College
our reunion. Family commitments kept and now in Madrid. gate. Daughter Megan, 28, is a cardiac
Ray Green from being able to do as ICU nurse at Lankenau Hospital.

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Daughter Allyson, 25, is a second-grade Wilton, Conn., Glenn has two sons, Liza Prior Lucy attended Lafayette’s
teacher in north Philadelphia at Alex, 21, and Zack, 18. Both work with graduation as proud mother of
St. Martin de Porres. Son Nils, 22, him developing, writing, and producing Alexandra ’12. Daughter Elizabeth ’15
graduated from University of Virginia shows. He remains close friends with also attends Lafayette.
this past May. Stan Smith, Tom Maimone, and Ralph “Dirk” Durstein leads the
Lacy Hayes’ son, Donovan ’12, Bill Griffin. affirmative litigation group in the civil
graduated from Lafayette with a Stan Johnson left his engineering division of Delaware Department of
bachelor’s in civil engineering. Donovan, career to become executive director of Justice, supervising 17 attorneys and
who married Tori during the summer operations for Phoenixville Area School five support staff. He is finally
between his junior and senior years, District in Chester County, Pa., in late practicing environmental law, which he
works at Benesch Engineering Co. in 2010. Stan has served for 28 years on intended to do upon graduation from
Allentown, Pa. Lacy’s daughter, Erin, the local school board. law school. Dirk reports one son is
followed in her father’s footsteps by This past March, Larry and Elise graduating law school this year, one son
enrolling in Dickinson School of Law at Gasda, Joe and Sharon Ferdinand, and started law school, and a third son, a
Penn State. She was married this summer. Phil and Joan Gocke attended an Aztec junior in college, is thinking about law
Lou Goetting served as senior policy Two-Step concert at Mauch Chunk school. Dirk runs, mountain bikes, and
adviser in N.J. Gov. Chris Christie’s 2009 Opera House in Jim Thorpe, Pa. (Larry hopes to get his kayak in the ocean
campaign. He has been a member of the first remembers hearing of the folk/ soon. Last spring, he attended Reunion
governor’s senior staff, first as cabinet rock duo from George Cooper ’72.) at Lafayette, toured the former Sigma
secretary and now as deputy chief of staff. Larry retired in June after a 39-year Nu house, enjoyed the cover band on
Rick Beltram has served as chair of career as a high school social studies the Quad, and ran into alumni from
the Republican Party in Spartanburg, teacher. “I am excited about retirement Class of 1952 who knew his dad,
S.C., for a decade. The local party was and pleased three students from the last Ralph ’50. Last summer, Dirk had
instrumental in launching the Romney class I taught, Jillian Andres ’16, a reunion with Alan Bagden and
campaign in the state. Brandon Martinez ’16, and Jason wife Kathy in Lewes, Del.
Jay Raywood serves as an assistant Saied ’16, will join five other East Meg Golieb Axelrod and husband
prosecutor for Mercer County. Stroudsburg High School–South Jay welcomed their first grandchild,
Neil Fruman was saddened to learn graduates—Sally Sanjuan ’13, Jon James Alexander Magid, on March 10.
of the passing of his first-year roommate, Favini ’14, Greg Kessel ’14, James
Bruce Skinner. “We couldn’t have Coscia ’15, and Liz Miller ’15— President: Rhoda C. Rothkopf
been greater opposites—yet, somehow, at Lafayette.” Fund Manager: Robert A. Jacob
the match worked. I couldn’t have had Reunion Chair: Joseph P. Grimes
a better roommate.” President: Lee Hoeting Web Administrator: Jay H. Krall
Glenn Orsher is head of production Fund Manager: John W. Sullivan II [email protected]
for S2BN Entertainment in NYC (see Reunion Chair: James C. Roberts Correspondent: Edward K. DeHope
photo online). The company produces Web Administrator: Open 75 Fairwood Road
a variety of live entertainment, including Correspondent: Larry Gasda Madison, NJ 07940-1460
Broadway shows such as Spider-Man: 2010 Huntington St. (973) 377-7338
Turn Off the Dark and Rock of Ages and Bethlehem, PA 18017-4935 [email protected]
the off-Broadway show Fuerza Bruta. (610) 758-9617
It also handles concert tours for Rolling [email protected]
Stones, Barbara Streisand, Genesis, Pink
Floyd, and others and has produced 1975  Kathleen “Kate” Ryan
McGuire—a longtime
documentaries on Harry Belafonte, John
Lennon, Pete Seeger, Phil Ochs, and
Mumford and Sons. “As executive
1974  Joe Grimes and his first-year
roommate, Rick Power,
have entered a “joint custody” agreement
resident of Montclair, N.J.—passed
away Jan. 19. After earning her degree
in English, Kate worked for IBM.
producer of Spider-Man, I was extremely for the nine-foot, custom Gordon & She then worked for Schweppe & Co.
gratified by the show’s record for all- Smith surfboard Rich purchased from Realty after getting her real estate
time highest weekly gross in the history Joe in 1973. Rich used that board to license. Kate subsequently formed her
of Broadway. Together with Dreamworks, command the North Jersey surf until own company that restored old houses
we are bringing to life its animated film settling into his chosen career. Joe in Montclair. In 1982, Kate married
How to Train Your Dragon in an arena anticipates the return of the classic Andy McGuire and became a stay-at-
spectacular this summer, featuring 40- longboard, with owner Rich, to Ocean home mom to daughters Megan and
foot, fire-breathing, animatronic dragons City, N.J., this summer for semi-retirement Olya. Kate was an accomplished singer
soaring over audiences. I also oversee duty as a stand-up paddler on the bay. and a founding member of The
our family entertainment division, and Joe reports that daughter Lindsay Fabulous Femtones. She is survived by
in 2010 I won the Billboard Touring– Grimes Freedman ’08 and son-in-law her husband, daughters, mother Anne
Creative Content Award for the stage Jaryd ’08 were expecting a little ’Pard Ryan, and brother John Ryan.
shows I direct, write, and produce based in June. Lindsay juggles law school Peter Zwart was named executive
on the popular Nickelodeon preschool studies, while Jaryd finalizes his medical vice president of Ridgewood Energy’s
series Yo Gabba Gabba!” A resident of residency selections. commercial division. Peter oversees all

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 1977 29th year in Pennsville
commercial aspects of the company’s  Mark Jones is in his list nationwide. Lisa stays in touch with
offshore oil and gas activities, including Felicia Bruder Liberman, Linda
matters of land management and oil and (N.J.) School District, the district from Dodderidge McDonald, Joan
gas marketing and planning. Peter began which he graduated in 1972. He has Parachini Gossett, Kathy Garvey
his career as a Gulf of Mexico geologist served as a science teacher, head football Kennedy, and Nancy Edgar Winkler.
for Exxon, followed by 29 years at BP. coach, athletic director, department Class president and Lafayette Trustee
supervisor, assistant high school Barbara Levy retired as executive vice
President: Paul Steckel principal, and high school principal. president, merchandising, from Ross
Fund Managers: Laneta J. Dorflinger, He now is in his eighth year as super- Dress for Less in 2007. She then joined
David R. Taschler intendent. He is married to Debbie and Ideeli, a discount fashion website founded
Reunion Chair: Charles P. Kurowsky has two children, Darla (Towson in 2007 with five employees. With
Web Administrator: J. Gary Caputi University, 2000) and Dale (Virginia Barbara as strategy vice president, the
Correspondent: Carol Pescatore Harpster Tech, 2004). Darla and husband Sean firm has grown to more than 250
95 Oxford St. gave them their first grandchild, Riley employees and was ranked number one
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028-1605 Jean. On Dec. 27, Mark was inducted on Inc. Magazine’s list of the nation’s
[email protected] into Salem County Sports Hall of Fame fastest-growing companies in 2011.
in celebration of his athletic accomplish-
ments at Pennsville Memorial High President: Barbara Levy

1976  Michael Pessina was

named president of Lutron,
a lighting manufacturer, in early 2012.
School and Lafayette.
Oscar Huettner writes: “In April,
after 17 years with Barclays Capital as
Fund Manager: Michael A. Saffer
Reunion Chairs: Barbara Levy,
Michael Margello,
This is the latest of a series of high-level a repo trader in London and New York, I Nancy Edgar Winkler
positions that Michael has held during joined EquiLend as global product Web Administrator: Paula Askman Byrum
his 35-year career at the company. manager for its fixed income platform, [email protected]
George Weidlein was named vice BondLend. My wife, Michele, and I live Outgoing Correspondent: D. Kirk Harman
president and trust officer for Clearfield in Chatham, N.J. Our son, Jack, is a Incoming Correspondent:
(Pa.) Bank and Trust Company. senior at American University, and our Felicia Lieberman
Weidlein, who joined the company daughter, Julia, is a sophomore at Catholic [email protected]
in 2000, has more than 30 years of University of America. I am president of
professional experience in trusts, estates,
and taxation. George teaches French
and French civilization for Pennsylvania
Delta Tau Delta House Corp., and I
am involved with the College’s alumni
rugby side. Since 2004, I have been a
1978
President: Charles M. Snyder
State University and is an advisory participant in Pan-Mass Challenge and its Fund Manager: John A. Broderick
council member of Clearfield Geriatric efforts to raise funds for cancer research.” Reunion Chairs: Alan C. Good Jr.,
Interest Network. The law firm Mitch Berger founded Carol Coffey Tarsa
Congratulations to Joe Maddon for celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2011 Web Administrator:
his philanthropic efforts in his hometown and continues to flourish. It now has Melinda Kwasnik Kraus
of Hazleton, Pa., where he is honorary more than 70 lawyers. “My eldest [email protected]
chair of Hazleton Integration Program Meredith, a lawyer, is a special assistant Correspondent: Kent R. Buzard
(HIP) board of directors. HIP seeks to to Lisa Jackson, administrator of the 9113 Cotton Press Road
establish unity in the community and Environmental Protection Agency, and Charlotte, NC 28277
maintains a multipurpose youth center has been assigned to the Gulf Restoration (704) 910-1495, [email protected]
to provide educational, recreational, Task Force. My next oldest, Scott,
and multicultural activities, regardless of
ethnic background. This year, Maddon
brought his “Thankmas” meal to
is a commercial real estate agent
specializing in distressed real estate.
Amanda ’09 coordinates the internship
1979
President: Laurie B. Samet
Hazleton to bring holiday cheer to program for Boston University in Fund Manager: Laurie B. Samet
the less fortunate. Washington, D.C. My youngest is Reunion Chairs: Bonnie Butler,
a first-year student in college.” Barbara Felter Liptak
President: James A. Curnal Gerry Daniello received his MBA Web Administrator: Laurie B. Samet
Fund Managers: from Temple University in 1982. He [email protected]
Lori Glauberman Rubin, keeps in touch with Rick Nawalinski, Correspondent: Thomas J. Feehan Jr.
Ellen Kravet Burke, Kevin McMahon ’78, Brian Sacco ’78, 5005 40th Place
Susan Barnes Carras Woody Armstrong ’78, Tom Hyattsville, MD 20781
Reunion Chairs: Ann Shellenberger Bell, Campbell ’76, and John Barisich ’76. [email protected]
Susan B. Tischler Lisa Moore Rickard earned her Correspondent:
Web Administrator: Open J.D. from American University. She was Barbara Bingham Kalavik
Correspondent: Susan Krieger Harris named to The National Law Journal’s 36 Prospect Ave.
[email protected] 2010 “Most Influential Women Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
Correspondent: Betsy Huston Fadem Lawyers” list for Washington, D.C., (973) 839-1472
[email protected] and 2011 “Most Influential Lawyers” [email protected]

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1980   In late March, Doug

  Burcin headed to
northern British Columbia for heli-
Snowboards continues to grow.
Chad Everhart ’97, a good friend
of Mike’s, is a Burton Hardgoods
and Matt was a junior at Harvard
and a pitcher on the baseball team.
Laurie Bell, Janet Edelstein
skiing with wife Kim and son Kyle. manager. Dodie Ownes works on Bortnick, and Mark Goldstone are
Chris Hess, who spent time in content development and physical and enrolled in Alumni Summer College
Alta and Snowbird in Utah, is virtual events with Library Journal and on the Hill from July 19-22.
employed by Harrington Hoist School Library Journal and is editor of
in Pennsylvania. SLJTeen, a semimonthly newsletter for President: Antonio F. Fernandez
In February, Susan Whitten teen and young adult services librarians. Fund Manager: Sharon Tchon Gruet
Conners, Susan Cassin Wilson, Mike and Dodie’s son, Paul, is a junior Reunion Chair: Daniel B. Rockafellow
Daryl Beth Ganss, and Susan at Golden (Colo.) High School, is Correspondent:
Sheehan Lee caught up over a meal involved in mixed martial arts, and Laura Isken Doyle
overlooking Rittenhouse Square in takes guitar and piano lessons (see 9706 Layminster Lane
Philadelphia. Susan Conners and Susan photo online). Vienna, VA 22182-4404
Sheehan Lee are going through the Dr. Jerry E. Berland has operated (703) 255-1570
stress of having high school seniors, on soldiers whose eyes were injured [email protected]
while Susan Wilson and Daryl Wilson during Desert Storm and taught
have passed through that trial for the ophthalmology residents as assistant

1982  West Orange, N.J.

last time. clinical professor at Louisiana State  Darryl Clark lives in
Francey Kanengiser Burke, University School of Medicine in New
who was host and coordinator of the Orleans. A pediatric ophthalmologist He and wife Michele have two sons—
Jersey Shore co-telecast of Mikhail and partner in Thomas Eye Group, Julian, who was a junior in high
Gorbachev’s speech at Lafayette, said Atlanta, Jerry is also assistant chief school, and Kevin, who finished his
local high school students were riveted of ophthalmology at Children’s sophomore year at Dartmouth. Kevin
by the address. News stories appeared Health Care. He previously served as was a member of the 2011 collegiate
on evening and morning broadcasts of president of the group, which includes championship rugby sevens team. In
the local NBC affiliate (see photos 22 ophthalmologists and eight offices, celebration of his 50th birthday,
online). In October 2011, Rotary and he continues as a member of the Darryl, who still plays bass, jammed
International President Kalyan Banerjee executive committee. Jerry, who was with jazz legend Nat Adderley Jr.,
presented Francey with a vocational featured on the Lafayette website, is with Paul Rumore, fellow Sigma
service award at the New Jersey Rotary married to Laila Krauss ’84 Berland. Phi Chi, in attendance. Darryl works
Vocational Assembly. She was one of Joe Connolly reports son Michael at Nexenta Systems, an open source
only five recipients from the state is getting married Sept. 15 and will storage company, and sees Bill Griffin
(see photos online). She and husband move to Asheville, N.C. Joe is engaged when he visits his Houston office.
Dave ’79 are thrilled son Ryan was to Joanie Sabold. The wedding most Bill, who has worked for 20 years with
accepted to Lafayette’s Class of ’16. likely will be in April or May. NASA’s shuttle program, is helping
Thomas J. Reed Jr. passed away On March 9, Washington, D.C., wind things down before moving on
New Year’s Day as the result of injuries alumni gathered for a wine tasting to to the “next great thing.”
sustained in a car accident. An celebrate the 186th anniversary of Paul Rosen is a clinical associate
economics and business graduate, Lafayette’s charter (see photo online). professor at University of Maryland
Thomas was a resident of Dallas, Pa. Steven and Denise Mayer ’82 School of Dentistry. Paul has written
Brownlee, Rich Schreiber, Scott two textbook chapters and numerous
President: Open Beisler ’80, Mark Goldstone, and articles on dentistry. He enjoys
Fund Manager: Gary J. Uzelac Laura Isken Doyle had a wonderful reading, exercising, and coaching
Reunion Chair: Daniel T. Everett time catching up. Rich’s son, Eric, his kids.
Web Administrator: Open was set to graduate from McGill in James Valenti was named to the
Correspondent: May, while daughter Hannah was in board of directors of T&M Associates
Susan Sheehan Lee her junior year at Emory. Mark’s in Middletown, N.J. T&M provides
1209 Wisteria Drive children, Jessica and Corey, were a engineering and planning solutions.
Malvern, PA 19355-9736 first-year student and a junior at Jim has served as senior vice president
[email protected] Syracuse, respectively. Steven and and chief legal officer of the firm since
Denise’s son, Will, was a first-year 2010. He is also a gubernatorial
student at Cornell and a member of appointee and current president

1981 Mike Gagliardi visited

Geoff Bermingham in
Telluride, Colo., in late March (see
crew team, while son Andrew was a
junior at University of Virginia. Scott’s
son, Mark, is a Lafayette ’06 alumnus,
of New Jersey Board of Professional
Engineers and Land Surveyors. He
lives in Colts Neck, N.J.
photo online). Geoff is working on and daughter Allison is a James Dennis Zetterberg and family
his master’s. Mike was re-elected to Madison University ’08 alumna. moved to Texas after he was named
his fifth term on the board of directors Laura’s children, Tommy and team manager for process control
of Western Winter Sports Reps Katherine, were in 10th grade, and safety system group at Chevron.
Association, and Never Summer Claire was in her first year at Bucknell, Dennis is active in Woods Edge

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Community Church, racquetball, Nancy Freeborne-Brinton, Meg Watters Rodriguez and Jenny
road biking, and ballroom dancing. assistant professor and undergraduate Keenan have been walking and jogging
program director of George Mason around the lakes of Minneapolis. Meg
President: Joan Dowgin Hilovsky University’s Department of Global and husband Tony have met with Jenny
Fund Manager: Tracy Hagert Sutka and Community Health, was named several times for dinner since she
Reunion Chair: William M. McCartan acting assistant department relocated to Minneapolis last year. The
Correspondent: Robert J. Meindl Jr. chairperson (see photo online). Rodriguezes’ two eldest daughters are
3 Nolan Farm Road both at Princeton. While visiting for
Wayland, MA 01778 President: Jeffrey R. Purdon parents weekend at Princeton, Meg drove
(508) 358-3393 Fund Managers: Cheryl L. Johnson, to Lafayette to watch niece Grace in her
[email protected] Ellen Poriles Weiler cross country races at Metzgar Fields.
Reunion Chairs: Theresa Heaney Galla, The Lafayette experience has also kept
Ellen Poriles Weiler Meg connected to Claudia Mitchell

1983  President Jeff Purdon set

a goal of 70% attendance at
the 30th reunion. Tony Furey, John
Correspondent: Michael D. Browne
935 Park Ave., Apt. 4B
New York, NY 10028
Weisberg, Barb Murphy LaChance,
and Barb Strasburg Tucker.
Barb Murphy LaChance and
Forrey, J.B. Reilly, Dave Gleason, (917) 363-0856 family will also be moving to the
Bob Mahr, Diane Goldsmith, Dennis [email protected] Twin Cities. Barb’s husband, Mike,
Gillooly, Nancy Freeborne-Brinton, is already there, working for Vital
and Cheryl Johnson have committed Images in Minnetonka. Barb’s two
to attend.
Sarah Sheeleigh Jeffers wrote
that her father, Ken Sheeleigh ’51,
1984  Michael A. Raynor was
nominated by President
Obama to be U.S. Ambassador to
eldest sons are at Penn State, while
her youngest will begin his first
year in high school in Minnesota.
passed away March 4. In the fall, he Republic of Benin in Africa. A career Since November, Nancy Bennett
enjoyed time at Lafayette with her member of Senior Foreign Service, Gallagher, Diane Gaglia Gottschalk,
middle daughter, Amanda Sheeleigh Michael’s foreign postings were as Maureen Davis Bibeau, Paula
Jeffers ’15, who is the fourth generation general services officer at the U.S. Polgardy Kumpf, and Kris Huber
and eighth family member to attend Embassy in Brazzaville, Republic of Rudisill have been celebrating each
the College. the Congo; consular officer at the other’s 50th birthdays over lunch each
Dr. Tony Furey was surprised this embassy in Luxembourg; and month (see photo online). Kris put
winter with a 50th birthday celebration management officer at the embassies together a PowerPoint presentation
in Wilmington, Del. The party was in Djibouti City, Djibouti; Conakry, with photos of their college days and
coordinated by wife Kathy and his Guinea; and Windhoek, Namibia. postgraduation events. Kris planned
four children. Michael also served as desk officer to head to Rensselaer Polytechnic
Michael Browne saw John “Red” for Zimbabwe and legislative manage- Institute to watch her daughter’s
Forrey at an NCAA basketball event, ment officer and special assistant in softball game. While there, she hoped
which was also attended by Tim Bureau of Legislative Affairs. He was to visit with Beth Illingworth, who
“Rodney” Lucas and J.B. Reilly. management counselor at the U.S. is a chaplain at RPI.
John has three sons, the eldest of Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe,
whom attends Yale, and has been 2004–08. He then served as deputy President: Mandy Shane Dicker
married to Debbie for 25 years. executive director of African Affairs Fund Manager: David E. Schwager
Browne and the Forreys discussed Bureau, 2008–10, and as executive Reunion Chair: Douglas K. Easterly
memories and current news related director, 2010–11. Michael, who Correspondent: Karen Ziegler Kelly
to Greg Ginsberg ’82, Alan Good received his bachelor’s and master’s 4304 Big House Road
Jr. ’78, and Tucker Troxell during in international affairs at Columbia Norcross, GA 30092-1357
dinner at Elio’s in Manhattan. University, has specialized in relations (770) 329-2244
Bruce Castor was elected to a with Africa. He will be Lafayette’s [email protected]
second term as commissioner of second serving ambassador. (Marcia
Montgomery County, Pa., which Bloom Bernicat ’75 is ambassador
follows his service as district attorney
for the county. Bruce has been married
to Elizabeth for 23 years, and they
to Senegal and Guinea-Bissau.)
Michael is married to Kathleen,
and they have two children.
1985  We want to recognize
classmates who work
with Carol Rowlands ’81 in the
have two children, Bruce III ’14 and Guy Holman is a certified financial Admissions office conducting Alumni
Alexandra, a senior in high school. planner professional and certified Admissions Representatives interviews
Bruce III represents the third generation public accountant for TCI Wealth and encouraging talented students to
of Castors to attend Lafayette; Bruce’s Advisors Inc. Guy, who manages the apply and matriculate to Lafayette:
father, Bruce Castor I ’51, remains firm’s Denver office, became a partner Adam Kaufman, Westerly, R.I.;
active in alumni affairs. Bruce stays in in January. He has provided financial Antonio Ciccone, Essex Fells, N.J.;
touch with Dick Hughes, who serves and investment advice for more than Luis Valledor, San Juan, P.R.; Art
as judge of Court of Common Pleas 24 years (see photo online). Williams, Morristown, N.J.; Daniel
in Luzerne County, Pa. Luck, La Porte, Ind.; Didier Matel,

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Hampton Falls, N.H.; Joe Halm, Services, at [email protected] adviser, and lifelong friend. June’s book,
Alexandria, Va.; Joe Heaney, Oyster or (610) 330-3060. The Album Amicorum and the London
Bay, N.Y.; Mike Murphy, Arlington, of Shakespeare’s Time, has just been
Va.; Randy McHugh, West Hartford, President: Charles F. Smith Jr. published. Lisa also enjoyed a visit
Conn.; Stephen Marinko, Berkeley Fund Manager: Anne Harwood Matlack with Ellis Finger, director of Williams
Heights, N.J.; Wally Cooney, Reunion Chair: Geri Landy Rago Center for the Arts, and Geoff
Alexandria, Va.; Bill Hardy, Singapore; Web Administrator: Open Gehman ’80.
Christine Leung Standbridge, Dallas; Correspondent: Betsy Hughes Phillips This past November, former ’Pard
Karen Reis, Lodi, N.J.; Lisa Ryan 2 Surrey Road grappler John Martucci entered
Ruth, Middletown, R.I.; and Wendy Summit, NJ 07901-2409 collegiate officiating ranks at East
Marks Miller, Los Angeles. [email protected] Stroudsburg University. Joining him
David Fryman’s daughter, on the mat was son Colin, who wrestled
Liza, will join the incoming fall for ESU in his first match.
class at Lafayette. David and wife
Christina live in Merion Station, Pa.
For 23 years, David has been a
1986  State Representative Paul
Brodeur (Mass.) hosted an
externship for two Lafayette students,
Scott Schaible and family hosted
Geoff Kany this past February. Geoff
was back from Alaska and visiting
management-side labor and employ- Chris Rodrigues ’14 and Melissa Denver with his son’s hockey team.
ment lawyer at Ballard Spahr in Drennan ’12. The students shadowed His son is also a laxman (lacrosse).
Philadelphia. He is regularly in Paul and his legislative aide, Jessica
touch with Doug Deitch, Ron Abramovich, this past January in President: Open
Myer, Jimmy Benjamin ’84, Evan Boston. Their externship included active Fund Manager: Open
Deoul ’84, and George Tiger Jr. ’81 participation and hands-on experience Reunion Chairs: Wynne A. Whitman
and participates in the alumni soccer as they joined in meetings with Correspondent: Paul C. Hackett III
game each September. constituents, representatives, senators, [email protected]
The following classmates have and even the mayor of Melrose.
legacies at Lafayette: David Green Sam Strum, after a sushi dinner in

1987 Davis and family

(Zachary ’14), Peter and Mary Blest Cleveland, was afforded a cameo  Last summer, Chuck
Kellogg (Molly ’14), Geri Landy appearance with fellow axeman Dan
(Anthony Rago ’14), Randy Fremont in his band, Essence. New moved from Zagreb, Croatia, to Berlin,
McHugh (Erin ’15), Bob and Sue Jersey native Sam noted that Dan’s gear, where he is Army attaché in the U.S.
Lane Parsons (Thomas ’15), Joseph broken cables, and buzzing amps could Embassy. Military attachés advise the
Miranda ’83 and Stacey Gianos- not disguise Dan’s amp-le guitar- U.S. ambassador and foster closer
Miranda (Danielle Miranda ’12), picking talents, showcased—as in the relations between the host nation’s
Mark and Claire Kaiser ’83 old days—“well past midnight.” military and U.S. military. Chuck
Neumann (Catherine ’12), Mark Pete Glock was billed as master received rank of colonel at the
Bowen (Victoria ’13), Kevin Flood of ceremonies at a gathering in the beginning of 2011.
(Brendan ’13), Jeff and Sharon nation’s capital in April. Joining him Eric von Arx, a hyper-minimalist
Lukenda ’86 Parker (Christopher ’13), inside the beltway were Chris Nolan sculptor has exhibited in NYC
Paul Aaroe (Georgene ’14), Jon and about a dozen others. and Paris. Visit his website at
and Abby Burkholder ’84 Epstein Gary Herschman is a member of www.xxsculpture.com. Eric remains
(Melissa ’14), John and Jamy the law firm Sills Cummis & Gross. in contact with John Santos and
Galliker ’86 Floyd-Jones (Abby ’14), He serves on the firm’s management Dave Scott.
Karen Kowalenko (Andrew committee and is chair of its thriving Stacey Weiss DeMichele lives
Warshauer ’15), and Marianne health care practice group. In addition, in suburban Philadelphia with her
Edwards (John Roseman ’15). he is vice chair of American Health husband and two daughters, Allie, 12,
The spring 2012 Lafayette Lawyers Association’s Fraud and Abuse and Mikayla, 8. Stacey has been a
Magazine featured mentoring efforts Practice Group and has been selected middle school counselor for 21 years.
of Bill Casey and Joe Heaney and for inclusion in Chambers USA, The Best She spends her free time coaching
included a great article, “Coaching Lawyers in America, and New Jersey lacrosse and serving as a Girl Scout
Life Skills,” by Jim Dicker, who is Super Lawyers. A leading health care leader and Sunday school teacher. She
now vice president, development and lawyer, he frequently publishes articles sees Heather Campbell Schreiber
college relations. Many of us are in national publications and speaks at several times a week; their daughters
being drawn back to Lafayette and conferences about health care law issues. are good friends, classmates, and
the wonderful opportunities it offers Susan Kowalenko and Marty soccer and lacrosse teammates. Each
us throughout the many stages of Peterson report (hat tip Wynne summer, Stacey gets together with
our lives. If you are interested in Whitman) that their eldest daughter, Joanne Berkow Schwartz, Sue
hiring a Lafayette student, participating Audrey Peterson, will be a member Detwiler Bacallao, and Kellyann
in the internship program, or of Lafayette’s Class of 2016. Morris ’86 for a mini reunion.
looking for a career change, Lisa Lacroce Patterson attended a Wally Gurzynski lives on the
please contact Margie Cherry, lecture by June Schlueter, her first-year Gold Coast of Long Island, N.Y. He
who is focused on alumni Career English professor, former academic is a science instructor at Locust Valley

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High School. Wally’s son, Nicholas, He collaborated on an anthology of school at St. Apkar Armenian Church.
will attend Lafayette this fall. short stories. Spring Fevers, published in Donna hopes to take time off
February, which is available for Kindle before beginning her search for
President: John C. Santos Jr. at Amazon and other e-readers via a new career.
Fund Manager: Lori Garb Blutfield Smashwords. Matt was putting together Tony Brooke ’91 put together
Reunion Chairs: Elise Nappi, a print-on-demand version for readers The Vid (thevid.com), a collection
Madeline Green Smith who prefer a printed book, with profits of articles from and history of the
Correspondent and Web Administrator: to go to charity. Lafayette College alternative
Edward I. Ackerman Bruce Hensinger was appointed newspaper/’zine. “It is a wiki, so
276 Brookline St. president and CEO of Selas Fluid in former contributors can add their old
Needham, MA 02492 December. Bruce joined Seleas after articles easily. (Or they can send them
[email protected] nearly 11 years with its parent company, to me—[email protected]—and
The Linde Group. I will add.) It would be great to

1988
President: David R. Rose Jr.
Brian O’Reilly was promoted to
senior vice president of marketing for
Philadelphia Insurance’s eastern territory
include work from ’92 writers.”
Rachel Gordon Skrzypczak
writes: “It is with heavy heart that
Fund Manager: Rachel Nelson Moeller in December. Brian, who started his I write of the sudden passing of my
Reunion Chair: Elizabeth C. Freebairn career with the company more than dear friend, James L. Wong, on
Correspondent: Tim Hylan 21 years ago, now oversees 15 offices Feb. 4 in a skiing accident. A resident
50 Old Tappan Road and $1 billion in annual business. of Lexington, Mass., Jim was a New
Glen Cove, NY 11542 Jersey native and a member of Sigma
[email protected] President: Open Chi fraternity. He was a banking
Fund Manager: T. Brendan Gilligan executive at Bank of America/

1989
President: Erin Bass-Goldberg
Reunion Chair:
Kimberly Ramstad Streamer
Web Administrator: Open
Merrill Lynch, Boston. Jim is
survived by his beloved wife,
Christine; son Riley; daughter Jane;
Fund Manager: John T. Donovan Correspondent: Stephanie Deigan mother Sue; and brother John.” A
Reunion Chairs: [email protected] tribute to the Lafayette American
M. Katherine Longo Van Cleef, Studies graduate is available on the
Marguerite Valinoti White
Web Administrator: Vincent J. Petitto
[email protected]
1991
President: Thomas P. Heard
Memory Of website.

Presidents: Laurie Gormley Broderick,

Incoming Correspondent: Open Fund Manager: Open Jennifer Van Cleef Wilke
Reunion Chair: Fund Manager:
Catherine Moran Lippman Thomas J. Costello

1990    LeAnne Cliett Moore was

promoted to colonel in the
Air Force during a March ceremony
Incoming Correspondent:
Merri Lee Newby
(610) 449-7351 (home)
Reunion Chair:
Christine O’Hea Pitluk
Correspondent:
officiated by former Secretary of Defense (215) 429-4142 (cell) Rachel Gordon Skrzypczak
William Perry (see photo online). The [email protected] 224 Central Ave.
event was held at Stanford University, Pleasantville, NY 10570
where LeAnne serves as a Department [email protected]

1992 joined the Warren

of Defense national security fellow. Her  Linda DeGroff Read
father, Furman Cliett, and former
Georgia Senator Sam Nunn pinned
on her eagles.
Claudine Lilien, senior vice
County, N.J., engineer’s office as
principal engineer, bridges. Linda
and husband Dave will celebrate
1993 Brian Hutchison
performed in Matt
Charman’s Regrets, an off-Broadway
president of integrated sales and their 17th anniversary this year. production with Alexis Bledel (of
marketing at Fox One, worked on a They have four children: David, 13; Gilmore Girls fame).
successful partnership with Unilever Zachary, 9; Emily, 6; and Sara, 4 A number of ’Pards gathered in
around the television series Touch. (see photo online). Monmouth Beach, N.J., to celebrate
Gioia Pisano is approaching her Donna Barsamian Sirounian Molly O’Hern Wallace’s 40th. Becky
15th year with Ernst & Young, helping will relocate to Long Island, N.Y., Nelson, Peter Gilbertson ’86, Stacey
to lead the firm’s inclusiveness this summer with her husband and Rassas Klinge, Alexis Belladona,
recruiting efforts. Gioia, husband children. Her husband will join an Christine Elliott Vasquez, Rebecca
Pat, and daughter Sierra, 8, live in orthopedic practice at Winthrop Miller Anderson ’95, Melike Oncu
New Jersey. She is involved with University Hospital. Donna will resign Weiner, Todd Smith ’94, and John
Career Services’ advisory board from her job as marketing manager at O’Hern ’88 attended.
at Lafayette. IMS, from the board of advisers for Mark Suffredini oversees Long
Matt Sinclair is active in the online Enterprise Bank, and as superintendent Beach, Calif., offices of Morgan
writing community, AgentQueryConnect. of the Sunday school/Armenian Stanley Smith Barney. He ran into

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Mimi Moriarty MacLean, who Mawr, Pa., with wife Lauren and their President: Karen L. Hughes
moved west last August. two children, Alison, 7, and Kyle, 4. Fund Manager:
Meegan E. McVay
President: Alexis J. Belladonna President: Wendy R. Furrer Reunion Chair:
Fund Managers: Monica Morgan Levy, Fund Manager: Stephanie A. Hayes Siobhan Crann Winograd
Ryan E. Schedler Reunion Chairs: Wendy R. Furrer, Correspondent and Web Administrator:
Reunion Chair: Mark Suffredini Melanie Armstrong Jaenicke Vicki Salemi
Correspondent: Stan G. Horowitz Web Administrator: Tracey Long Berton c/o Pfenning Alumni Center
342 E. 67th St., Unit 3E [email protected] Lafayette College
New York, NY 10065-6239 Correspondent: Easton, PA 18042
[email protected] Mara Weinstein Friedman [email protected]
15 Rainbow Ridge Drive

1994  Mara Weinstein

Friedman added to
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 994-1128
[email protected]
1996
President: Thomas A. DiGiovanni
her family in February and got a Fund Managers: Elizabeth A. Nelson
second dog, another dachshund. Reunion Chair: Stephen H. Konya
Mara attended the March 30
wedding of Kathryn Kerge and
Mark Couch in NYC. There she was
1995  Facebook archived our
class group, so if you were
previously a member and no longer see
Web Administrator:
Audrey Twyman Langan
[email protected]
reunited with former roommates our class on the left side of your home Incoming Correspondent: Open
Neelah Alpert Pincus and Lynn page, simply request to join “Lafayette
Berman Geron. ’Pards Bethany College Class of 1995.”

1997 Eric Goll went to

Bodo, Jennifer Ozdoba ’95, and Brian Mota formed and raised his  In January,
Kathryn’s dad, James Kerge ’63, also own fund, TWT Investment Partners
attended. “We all danced up a storm, LP, which invests in fine and rare wine. the annual Grinch Night hosted by
even Lynn, who was 9½ months “It’s a relatively nascent concept to Ryan Trought ’98. Kim Light,
pregnant. She ended up giving birth consider wine an institutional asset who was expecting her first child,
two days later on April 2 to Alexandra for an investment portfolio; however, also attended. Eric became the
Maia.” Mara planned to pick up a many individuals have been investing youngest individual ever awarded
Lafayette onesie for the baby in June, in wine for many years through private the prestigious Barringer Award
when her husband, Paul Friedman ’92, cellars, etc.” from Brookdale Community College.
had his 20-year reunion. Bethany Keeley Hoffman Hawkins lives in The award recognizes individuals who
is an industrial/organizational Oregon. Daughter Hadley was born demonstrate unwavering commitment
psychologist for Radford University Jan. 29, 2011. Freddie, their dog, is to educational excellence and the
in Virginia. She keeps in touch with adjusting well, and the family bought community college.
Christy Esposito-Smythers, who a new house. Sharon Grossman Herzog started
is a clinical psychologist at George Bryan Stoudt married Sharon a private psychology practice in Rye
Mason University. Hinski ’96. The couple—who resides Brook, N.Y., and gave birth to her
Barb Phelan Riley lives in in Havertown, Pa.—has four children: third child, Jordan Irene, on Jan. 23.
Phoenixville, Pa., with her five Carissa, 12; Matthew, 10; Anna, 8; Jordan joins sister Ava, 6, and brother
children, husband, and three English and Braedon, 2. “Matthew’s diagnosis Jack, 4.
mastiffs. She attended a girls’ getaway of autism eight years ago definitely Heather Braun and Christopher
to Cayman Islands with Chrissy changed our lives, but it has been a Horne wed Oct. 10, 2009. The
Terrigno Clancey ’95. Barb coaches strengthening experience overall. couple welcomed their daughter on
various sports for her kids. As a pastor to medical students, I Dec. 6, 2010. Heather’s book,
Heidi Caruso Commins joined help them stay connected to God The Rise and Fall of the Femme
Margaret Cunningham Lyon, Nancy during the difficult years of training Fatale: From Gothic Ghosts to Victorian
Cianfrocca Athanas, and Gretchen so that, when they’re done, they can Vamps, is forthcoming from Fairleigh
Schwilk in Stowe, Vt., for Margaret’s care well for their patients.” Dickinson University Press.
40th birthday. Melissa Pecoraro-Segerson was Micki Kaplan McMillan ended
Mike Logothetis is business analyst named “One of New Jersey’s Top her sixth year of teaching English,
lead at JPMorgan Chase. Dentists” for 2012 by New Jersey directing theater, and running Upper
Scott Miltenberger is chief Monthly. She lives in Warren, N.J., School Boys’ dorm at Blair Academy
financial officer for Elemica, which with husband James and sons Gavin, in northwest New Jersey. Last May,
provides cloud-based supply chain 6, and Aidan, 3. Melissa’s sister, Micki had a son, Sawyer Luke, who
software for product manufacturers. Kimberly Pecoraro Taraschi ’97, joined sister Piper Jane, 4. This
He is responsible for financial and her brother-in-law, Mitch ’95, summer, Micki will head to Wolfeboro,
management, planning, and built a home down the street in N.H., to teach English at Wolfeboro.
administration of the company’s Watchung, N.J. J. Wesley Kocsis was selected
global operations. Scott lives in Bryn by National Trial Lawyers Association

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as one of its “Top 40 Under 40” improvements and line extensions. half ago. He has been occupying Wall
in Pennsylvania. Karen and husband Matthew Street (from the inside) since 1999.
celebrated their 10th wedding
President: Kimberly A. Leary anniversary on a cruise last April. President: Amanda Alpert Knight
Fund Manager: Timothy E. Herburger She enjoys leading a Daisy troop for Fund Manager: Amanda Alpert Knight
Reunion Chair: Michele Kaplan McMillan her daughter, 6, and cheering for Reunion Chairs: Taryn Boland,
Web Administrator: Shannon Gregg Agin the baseball team on which her Megan Sweeney Waite
Correspondent: Eric S. Goll son, 8, plays. Web Administrators:
[email protected] Jen Mackey Burke received her Adriana Franceschini Casey,
LEED Green Associate credential this Jennifer Padgett Ferrie
past fall. She and husband Jeff live in Correspondent: Pamela Perez

1998  Rob Burrough and

wife Tricia welcomed
their first child, Kara Grace, on Aug. 7
West Springfield, Mass. They attended
Jeff Di Stasi’s wedding in New Jersey
last fall and caught up with many alums
258 North Ballston Ave.
Scotia, NY 12302
[email protected]
(see photo online). there. They see Kelly Strickler Cray a
On March 9, Jeremy Winkler and few times a year and Jeff and Jen
Rachel Masevice welcomed son Luke.
Jeremy is a teacher in Prince George’s
County, Md.
Yamarik Gingerich yearly.
Michael Higdon and wife Jamie
celebrated the Jan. 3 birth of son Ryder
2000    Jaclyn Benschip Ryan,
husband Mike, and son
Nicholas, 3, welcomed Alyssa Nicole
Lindsay Laird Pope, husband Joel. Before the birth, the couple helped on March 13.
Amman, and daughters, Riley and their church establish an HIV hospice Amy Mahon, director of operations
Reese, welcomed baby girl, Emma care center in South Africa. The and marketing at FBK Wealth Manage-
Mae, on Jan. 10. Higdons reside in the H Street ment, was honored as a “Top 40 Under
neighborhood of Washington, D.C. 40” by Atlantic City Weekly. She oversees
President: David A. Cheney Amanda Alpert Knight lives in client services and marketing and is
Fund Manager: Open Chicago with husband Rob and sons, working toward her Series 7 (general
Reunion Chair: Alex, 4½, and Thomas, 2. After a brief securities representative) and Series 66
Nicole Magnant Morrissey stint with a startup company, Amanda (uniform combined state law exam)
Web Administrator: is happy to be back working on licenses. Amy is president of Love of
Maureen Rafferty Hopper education reform. Linda Cancer Fund Inc., a nonprofit
Correspondent: Lindsay Suthard Nero, husband providing financial assistance to Cape
Tarin Decembrino Cataldo Lou Jon, and daughter Emory, 2, May County, N.J., cancer patients.
(610) 688-3837 welcomed Margaret “Maizy” Suzanne Muzzey Seminara and
[email protected] in January. husband Gary live in Texas and work for
Stacey Donofrio D’Arcy and Lockheed Martin. They were expecting
husband Peter had their third daughter, their first child, a boy, in April.

1999    Jon McMeen, formerly a

  criminal defense attorney,
was named associate attorney for the
Julia Frances, on Feb. 23. Julia joins
Catherine, 4, and Meredith, 2.
Residents of Winston-Salem, N.C.,
Jessica McRorie was promoted
to sergeant in NYC Police Department
in October. She works at a Harlem
law firm Laddey, Clark, & Ryan LLP Matt and Shama Gumnerdngam patrol precinct.
in Sparta, N.J. At the firm, he was Whitley had their first child, Charles, Erin Carney and Sean Berry were
appointed municipal prosecutor for in April 2010 and expected a sibling married in Philadelphia. She works at
Sparta Township, Newton, and in June 2012. Matt and his father, Protégé Partners, a NYC investment
Ogdensburg. He also became engaged Mark Whitley ’70, opened their third management firm.
to Erin Daly on Nov. 17. Firehouse Subs restaurant and are Alex Radetsky married Briana
Last summer, Dan Leisawitz and developing several more in the area. Sullivan in Manhattan. Alex is president
wife Daniela welcomed their first son, Erica Mellin Scioscia, husband of Radegen Sports Management,
Samuel Carlo. Dan also received his Steve ’98, and son Jack welcomed a NYC agency that represents
Ph.D. in Italian Studies from Yale Katherine Anne “Kate” on Aug. 10. professional athletes, coaches,
University and now teaches at Wesleyan Erica will see Saskia Witkam managers, and media personalities.
University in Middletown, Conn. Valentine, Donna DiGregorio Weller, Diane Pisseri Lindemann, husband
Karen Berrier Woodmansee, a and Christine Wilkens Lombardi in Chris, and son Trent William welcomed
program manager at LifeCell, oversaw early December for their annual a baby boy, Aiden Christopher, on
the successful launch of a ready-to-use Christmas dinner in NYC. Jan. 31.
version of AlloDerm®, a regenerative Jon and Kara Lehman ’01 Bowser
tissue matrix used in repair and welcomed Lauren Marie in January President: Joshua W. Ruthizer
reinforcement of soft tissue, primarily 2011. The Bowsers live in Vienna, Va. Fund Manager: Daniel Turrentine
breast reconstruction. Karen enjoys Carl Giannone has lived in NYC Reunion Chair: James E. Abels
using her mechanical engineering since college. He started a trading desk Correspondent:
background to help process engineers 5½ years ago, which merged with T3 Diane Pisseri Lindemann
develop and implement innovative Trading Group LLC about a year and [email protected]

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2001 Kathryn M. Morrison

and David Flanders
became engaged over Memorial Day
groomsman, and the Rev. Landon J.
Adams performed an African libation-
pouring as part of the ceremony. The
2003  Liza Lesser and Michael
Schwager were married
Feb. 25 in Miami. Attendees included
weekend 2011 on Sanibel Island, Fla. couple lives in the Baltimore area, Carrie Chaitt, Robin Yudkovitz, Alex
The couple planned to wed April 21 where Kenya works as a disability Pelberg Slawter ’02, and bridesmaid
in St. Louis. David graduated from program and budget analyst for Social Lauren Mack-Teti. Kate McGovern
Emory University School of Business Security Administration. Ferriola, also a bridesmaid, was unable
and University of Missouri–Kansas City Erin Wyble Newcomb, husband to attend the wedding because she gave
School of Law. He is an attorney for Matt, and daughter Lucy Grace, 2½, birth to her first child, Jackson Frank,
HNTB Corp. in Kansas City. Kathryn is were expecting a baby girl this spring. on Feb. 13. Kate and husband Matt
a benefits coordinator for Breads of the Erin, who teaches literature and live in McKinney, Texas.
World LLC, a franchisee of Panera Bread. composition courses at SUNY–New Jessie Porro Long, husband Bill,
Following the nuptials, the couple will Paltz, published an academic article on and daughter Audrey, 3, welcomed
reside in Kansas City. Eucharistic theology and Dracula and a baby boy, William, on Nov. 8.
Kevin Angelis and Chantal St. has another forthcoming on Cory Delafield Townend and
Laurent were married July 16, 2011, Catholicism and biotechnology. Erin husband Stark welcomed son George
in Kennebunkport, Maine. Jordan also writes for Christ and Pop Culture on Feb. 8.
Brugg ’03 was best man. The couple (www.christandpopculture.com). Erin Reynolds Kelsh and husband
resides in Stamford, Conn. Chantal Mike Baldoni earned his MBA from Dan welcomed their first child, Jack
earned her bachelor’s and master’s Cornell in May 2011. He works at McDermott, on Dec. 1.
degrees from Lehigh University and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Morgan Albus Mooney wrote: “In
works as a physical education teacher in Ryan Patrick Thornton is “bashing addition to having a 3-year-old, Jack,
Greenwich, Conn. Kevin is a managing away at the drums” with a variety of I just had a little girl, Grace, this past
partner at BHMS Investments in NYC. NYC musicians, including his current June. With having another child, as
band, Sean Bones. He also teaches first hard as it was, it was time to move from
President: Open grade at Brooklyn Friends School. the city. We left Manhattan, where we
Fund Manager: Rebecca F. Waxman Read more on Lafayette’s website. lived on the Upper West Side, and
Reunion Chair: Nicholas M. Groch In December, Jim and Cristen Place moved to Rye, N.Y.”
Correspondent: Paige Olek Ingelsby Charnley and their 2½-year-old Dan Fitzgerald was named a
1321 Statesman Road daughter, Caitlyn, shopped for the “Rising Star in Estate Planning” by
Norristown, PA 19403 holiday at Lafayette’s College Store (see New England Super Lawyers and a
[email protected] photo online). Jim is senior vice president “Top Young Attorney in Connecticut”
of Caruso Benefits Group, a Lehigh by Connecticut Magazine.
Valley employee benefits consulting firm. Joe Hamill got engaged to Ivy

2002 Fiorelli Allis bought

 Ned and Melissa He was appointed vice president of Grimm. Joe wrote: “Ivy and I met
American Cancer Society Lehigh Valley through Erin North Dean. I was
their first home in Harrisburg, Pa. Ned Volunteer Leadership Committee board headed to Maryland for work, and
is a depreciation analyst at Gannett and named to the board of directors of knew Erin had a good friend in
Fleming, and Melissa is an occupational Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce. Baltimore. I needed someone to go
therapist at York Hospital. Cristen teaches math at Easton Area with me to the Yankees–Orioles game,
Sarah Lowery was featured on High School, across the hall from so I asked Erin to ask her friend.” The
Lafayette’s website. Heather Morgan Gaumer ’01. couple was expected to marry in June
Andrew Saunders is concluding a The Rev. Tim Dooner was named in Andover, N.J.
yearlong assignment as chief resident in pastor of Faith Presbyterian Church in Corinne Loveland returned to New
pediatrics at University of California– Emmaus, Pa. In 2008, Tim graduated Jersey after six years in California. She
San Francisco. In July 2012, he will from Princeton Theological Seminary married Scott Cervini on Nov. 26.
start a two-year assignment as UCSF’s with a master’s in divinity and was Corinne’s bridesmaids included Erin
first pediatric global health hospitalist ordained a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) North Dean, Hiranya Parakrama
fellow, during which he will receive minister of word and sacrament. He and Patterson, and Kristin Pontoski
training in caring for hospitalized wife Blair have a daughter, Maggie. Taylor. Corinne is a senior instructional
children domestically and abroad. A Brian and Kristen Murphy ’03 designer for Tricore Interactive in
third of his time will be spent working Burke welcomed son Luke Emerson Princeton, N.J.
overseas. He likely will return to East on Dec. 26, 2010 (see photo online). Jennifer Langoski Tastad
Africa, where he served during medical accepted a position as senior project
school and residency. President: Clifford C. Michaels manager with CPH Engineers in
Stacie Truesdell Michaels and her Fund Manager: Cara E. Belardi Lanham, Md., in May. “I work
husband welcomed daughter Jemma on Reunion Chair: Tracy Kirwan Fay primarily on Safeway grocery store
July 16, 2011 (see photo online). Correspondent and Web Administrator: projects in the Washington, D.C.,
Kenya Allen and Keisha McIntosh Christine D. Socha metro area. I am engineer of record for
were married Sept. 4 in Howey-in-the- (908) 451-9159 one of the stores I am redeveloping and
Hills, Fla. Bruce Edwards ’01 was a [email protected] also involved with peer review of other

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Safeway sites.” On Nov. 25, she married and student services at Temple University. she manages a team that oversees
Nick Tastad. Attending the wedding She earned her master’s in sports account reference data. Alex is director
were Jim and Julie Munoz Mangarillo, management from Neumann College of sales and marketing at Acopian
Adam Glickman ’04, Emily Murphy, in May 2007. Technical Company, a family-owned
and Andrea Kotrosits. Nick earned a Justin Pettigrew married Danielle company in Easton that manufactures
bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary Goshert on July 30, 2011, in Wilmington, commercial power conductors. There
studies from South Dakota School of Del. (see photo online). Attending was a large Lafayette presence to
Mines and Technology and an MBA were best man Chris Holland, Greg celebrate their big day.
from Technische Universität Gibbs ’05, John-Frank Stubits ’05,
Bergakademie–Freiberg. Wes Erbe ’05, Joe Ungrady ’05, and President: Alex L. Karapetian
Peggy Dozsa married Michael Brian “Bo” Carstens ’05. Justin works at Fund Managers:
Sullivan on Oct. 14 in Baltimore. NuVasive as a spine specialist, and Megan Longo Villanella,
Attending were Becky Foley Canelli, Danielle is a hospital account manager Christine L. Bender
Lisa Schneider, Leigh Conrad, and for Otsuka Pharmaceuticals. They live Reunion Chair: Amy A. Giacobone
Peggy’s dad, John Dozsa ’63. Peggy in Clarks Green, Pa. Correspondent: Jillian M. Dodge
and Michael own a home outside of Stephanie Stawicki expects to receive 1313 Grand St., Apt. 212
Baltimore and have two Italian her master’s in development practice Hoboken, NJ 07030
greyhounds, Bella and Sofie. (international development) with a (201) 638-6219
specialization in water governance and [email protected]
President: Morgan Albus Mooney management from Emory University
Fund Manager: Melissa Mitchell Pizarro this August. She interned with CARE
Reunion Chair: Alison Ahart Williams
Web Administrator: Michael De Lisi
[email protected]
International in Atlanta and Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia. This summer, Stephanie expects
to complete her final field practicum
2005  Jillian Carpenter was
sworn in last June as a
N.J. deputy attorney general. She is
Correspondent: Liza Lesser in Burkina Faso and Ghana with assigned to the financial and computer
[email protected] International Water Management crimes bureau. Jillian also became
Institute. After graduation, she hopes to engaged in May 2011 to a Lehigh
obtain a job in federal, emerging market, graduate, Matt Krantz. Their wedding

2004  Ryann Dubiel is engaged

to Jonathan Nickerson
(Colby, 2004; Lehigh, 2007). The
or international development consulting.
Tom Gauntner was voted Mid-
Atlantic Collegiate Fencing Association
is set for Sept. 22 in Princeton, N.J.
Emily James O’Connor and Jess
Stake ’06 are bridesmaids.
couple, who lives in Denver, plans to (MACFA) Coach of the Year for the Peter Gray is engaged to Kara
wed Sept. 1 in Gloucester, Mass. Ryann second time in his five-year career at Cotich (Union College, 2004). The
was promoted to communications and Lafayette. The team’s final record couple plans to wed in May in southern
organizing director at an education was 20–12. Three fencers qualified Maine. Pete completed his MBA at
and public policy nonprofit that works for individual finals of MACFA Boston University with high honors and
with Latina youth and focuses on championships, while nine qualified works in financial planning and analysis
reproductive justice. She accepted for the NCAA Tournament. at Bain & Company in Boston.
a 2012 fellowship with a statewide M.K. Asante was featured speaker at Barbara Woodfin graduated from
progressive leadership institute. the 17th Annual Salem State University University of Tulsa with a Ph.D. in
Danielle Fecso Bartko and husband Black Symposium. Author of three English literature. Her dissertation was
Bob had their first child, Anna Veronika, celebrated books, M.K. is a recipient of “Disarranging the Interlude”: Transitional
on Aug. 31, 2010 (see photo online). the Langston Hughes Award. He also Subjects in British Women’s Fiction
Danielle was hired as a varsity pitching directed The Black Candle, a film he (1927-1949). She is engaged to Zachary
and junior varsity head softball coach co-wrote with renowned poet Maya Waxman (University of Missouri, 2005;
at Upper St. Clair High School in Angelou, who narrates the prizewinning University of Tulsa Law, 2009), a
Pittsburgh. For the past four years, film. M.K. wrote and produced 500 practicing attorney in Oklahoma. The
she has taught middle school math Years Later, winner of five international couple bought their first house in Tulsa.
and science at Three Hierarchs Eastern film festival awards as well as the United Andrew Segan and LeAnn
Orthodox School in Pittsburgh. Nations’ Breaking the Chains award. Dourte ’05 are engaged. They plan
Jessica Merkel-Keller is a resident Elizabeth “Texas” Schaefer lives in to marry Aug. 3 in Lancaster, Pa. After
in the psychiatry department at Johns Washington, D.C., with Melissa earning a master’s in cell and molecular
Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, with Grandis. Liz is a U.S. history teacher at biology at University of Pennsylvania,
a research focus in mood and Paul Public Charter School and happily Andrew worked briefly at Lankenau
affective disorders. adopted a lively dog named Peanut. Hospital as a research assistant. He moved
Kristen Logar is engaged to Lee Alex Karapetian married Leslie into medical communications and was
William Kleckner (Lehigh); a Sept. 29 Azarian (George Washington, 2004) promoted to project manager at Synergy
wedding is planned. Kristen graduated on Nov. 19 in Manhattan (see photos Medical Education. In October, LeAnn
from Rutgers University School of Law. online). Leslie is a director within finished her Ph.D.in bioengineering at
Jennifer White was promoted to institutional securities operations at Penn and stayed on as a teaching professor.
assistant athletic director of compliance Morgan Stanley in Brooklyn, for which The couple lives in Haverford, Pa.

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musical director/orchestra conductor for set construction, and special event

For More Class News Hopewell Valley Children’s Theatre’s support for the school’s theater spaces.
Class Notes includes news excerpts production of Footloose. John—who lives in Durham, N.C.—
from columns written by class For the sixth year, Jack is a varsity- is engaged to Ryann Norris of
correspondents that are posted level umpire in New Jersey. He has been Farmington Hills, Mich.
on class websites at community. promoted to higher-level games. This Michaela Donohue ’08 and
lafayette.edu. For all class news, summer will mark the fourth season of Stephen Malloy were married Oct. 15
photographs, birth announcements, Jack managing Hopewell Valley Senior in Sea Girt, N.J. Both Michaela and
wedding announcements, reunion Babe Ruth baseball team. In addition, Stephen earned MBAs at Villanova
planning, and more, go to Jack played adult-league baseball for the University. Michaela is a solutions
community.lafayette.edu. Click on first time since prior to graduation. manager in the investment management
“Classes” and then select your class Jack’s last album, And That Happened, services division of SEI Investments
year. Please continue to send your released February 2011, featured Sean Inc., and Stephen is a project manager
news to your correspondent or to Gough ’09, Pat Kelley ’09, and John at Turner Construction. The couple
[email protected] if your class O’Keefe ’96. It sells on iTunes and lives in Philadelphia.
does not have one. CDBaby.com. The group’s radio Brian Hertzog married Whitney
campaign had its music playing on more Johnson on April 14 in Lancaster, Pa.,
than 107 radio stations across the nation. where the couple now resides.
Katie Schule married Matt Malagiere In addition, the album was named one of James Sommers and Diane Shane
(Rowan, 2005) on Oct. 2, 2010, in 2011’s “Best and Notable Jazz Releases” married June 4, 2011, and celebrated
Bergen County, N.J. Attending were by jazz critic W. Royal Stokes. with Lafayette alumni Ashley Dvorak
Emily Warshauer, Becky Zagatta, Catherine Hobby teaches middle Rutchauskas 05, Bo Carstens ’05, Joe
Nick Fotiadis, Kate Robbins, Louise school at Centennial School of Lehigh Ungrady ’05, Sarah Segal Hudak ’05,
Boudart, TJ Maglione, Stephanie University, a school for students with John-Frank Stubits ’05, Natalie
Benash, Ryan ’04 and Kelly Cusick ’06 emotional behavior disorder and autism, Kuhnert ’05, Kasey Gallagher, Jenna
Sakmar, Sean ’99 and Toni Regan and attends graduate classes at night. Bratz Preston, Eilis Hood, and
Welsh, Matt ’06 and Katie Rose ’06 Eduardo ’05 and Kelli McMahon
Gately, Rob Hummel ’06, President: Lee M. Goldfarb Sanchez ’07 (see photo online).
Kristine Kath ’06, Leigh Minarick Fund Manager: Lee M. Goldfarb
Angeluzzi ’03, and Liz Lucisano Reunion Chair: Erin C. McKan President: Kelly E. Barrows
Puleo ’02. Katie is a pharma services Web Administrator: Open Fund Managers: Kelly E. Barrows,
regional manager for Johnson Controls Correspondent: Catherine A. Hobby Melissa J. Spitz
Inc. and lives in Freehold, N.J., with 29 Rowan Road Reunion Chair: Melissa J. Spitz
her husband. Chatham, NJ 07928 Web Administrator: Open
Joanna Mack Stahl and husband (973) 769-0012 Correspondent: Eiko Suzuki
Dan welcomed son Robert Daniel [email protected] 161 E. 96th St., Apt. 5D
on Jan. 11. New York, NY 10128
Katie Coyne Mannion and husband (917) 599-6672
Jeff had a son, Tadhg Nelson, on Jan. 29.
Ian and Jessica Lasak Friedman
welcomed their first child, Amelia Sage,
2006  Meghan Fitzgerald lives
in Boston and is an
account executive at a boutique public
[email protected]

2007 quantitative product

on Jan. 9. relations firm, CM Communications.  Vijay Krishnan was a
Erin McKan—who lives in She handles media and marketing
Washington, D.C.—finished her master’s relations for hotels, restaurants, and analyst doing web analytics for a startup
in higher education administration in retail stores in Boston and New York. called Yammer. Currently, he is an
May. She is starting a college advising Joanna Vogel was promoted to associate manager doing search analytics
company called ECM College clinicians support coordinator at Valley for eBay. Vijay lives in San Francisco.
Consulting, which serves Maryland, Home Care Inc. in Paramus, N.J. She Caitlin Kelly is in the third year of her
Virginia, and Washington, D.C. works with highly specialized home-care Ph.D. at University of Colorado–Boulder.
Drew Moyer and wife Ansly are nurses. She joined American College of She is lead teaching assistant for the
renovating their new home in Atlanta. Healthcare Executives. A master’s ecology and evolutionary biology depart-
Drew enjoyed coaching a recreational degree is next on her horizon. ment and got her manuscript accepted.
baseball team of  9- to 11-year-olds Tommaso Marsella earned his The paper from her master’s research (at
last summer. He also played on two master’s from University of Maryland Villanova University) will be published in
baseball teams. and now works for Lafayette’s Office Behavioral Ecology this summer.
Jack Furlong finished his third year as of Alumni Affairs. Jon Farrar and wife Leigh had their
director of athletic bands at Lafayette. He John Kolba was promoted to first baby, Jonathan Don IV, on Jan. 4
also served as interim director of the jazz senior special events technician in (see photo online).
ensemble for the second semester and led Duke University’s theater operations Christina Chen finished grad school
the ensemble on May 2 at Williams department. In this role, he is part of at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia
Center. This summer, Jack also served as a team in charge of lighting, sound, in December and received her dual

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master’s in elementary and special
education. She works as a prekindergarten
teacher outside Philadelphia and will be
2008  David Stamm passed bar
exams for Pennsylvania
and New Jersey in July. He is employed
Sam works at Langan Engineering in
NYC and expected to receive his
master’s in geotechnical engineering
transitioning to kindergarten next as an associate attorney at the law firm this past May.
school year. of Stuckert and Yates, based in Brian Wolz is engaged to Alexandra
Elizabeth Helwig graduated from Newtown, Pa. Davies-Lazarte ’09.
University of Connecticut School of Michelle Donofrio is global Michael Ahene is a graduate student
Dental Medicine in May and is in a coordinator for trade marketing at at Medill School of Journalism.
pediatric dental residency at University Fresh Inc., a luxury skincare company in Vanessa VanDeVenter started
of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey. New York. She works with Fresh Retail Dynamic Sports Development, which
Capt. Dane Hanson completed his stores and Sephora International stores, offers specialized sports training and
master’s degree in engineering including those in Singapore, Malaysia, education resources/business services
management at Missouri University of Canada, and Mexico. She lives in to student athletes who aspire to
Science and Technology and Engineer Hoboken, N.J., along with Greg play beyond high school and to
Captains’ Career Course in Missouri. He Lippert, Pat O’Neill ’07, Christine their families.
also graduated from U.S. Army Ranger Welsh, Kyle Roeder, Michael Di Joanna Norelli and Michael Platt
School, earning his Ranger tab and senior Paola, Jack Thomson, and Kody were married May 28, 2011.
parachutist wings. He is stationed at Babcock ’09. Michelle looks forward Karla Barbiche Brawner and
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, where he to being a bridesmaid in the fall 2012 husband Ian had their first child,
serves as assistant brigade engineer for wedding of Christine Welsh and Brinn, on July 12, 2011.
Second Brigade, 25th Infantry Division. Kyle Roeder. Erin Zimmermann, who lives in
Michael Elzinga and Bonnie Hoy Lia Mandaglio graduated from Houston, is working in turbomachinery
welcomed their second son, Connor George Washington University Law service engineering for GE Oil & Gas.
Michael, on Nov. 16. School, with multiple publications, and Ashley Richards teaches biology in
Lafayette friends Katherine started as global finance associate at an alternative education classroom for
Jacobson ’09, Sarah Strang ’11, Alston & Bird LLP in Manhattan. In Tulpehocken Area High School in
Julia Brown ’11, Mark Svevar, Jeff February 2011, Lia co-founded Athlete Bernville, Pa. She and Jeremy Pastor
Bittenbender, Brandon Kurtzman, Ally, a nonprofit organization that were married Oct. 29.
Ashley Tagen ’11, Emma Seale ’11, encourages athletes, coaches, parents, Laura Ellman and Brad Maurer ’07
and Kelsey Pegden got together in fans, and other members of the sports planned to marry this June.
Boston (see photo online). community to respect all individuals Carolyn Romney expected to
Amy McMahon graduated from involved in sports, regardless of graduate in June from the MBA
University of Pennsylvania’s nursing perceived or actual sexual orientation, program at University of Rochester’s
school with a BSN and RN in December. gender identity, or gender expression. Simon School of Business, at which she
During her final semester, she researched The organization has achieved studied strategy, finance, and marketing.
strategies for maintaining healthy significant success, being featured by In July, she expects to begin as assistant
pregnancies. She will pursue a career The New York Times, Washington Post, brand manager at Novartis Consumer
in pediatrics. MSNBC, EPSN, and other media Health in Parsippany, N.J.
Joseph Lanzot accepted a position outlets. It established ambassador Mary Rollyson and Jamison
as an assistant prosecutor at Hudson programs at dozens of colleges and Caldwell ’07 wed April 28 in Maryland
County (N.J.) prosecutor’s office and universities around the country. In in the presence of family, friends, and
is assigned to the Special Victims Unit. addition, Lia married her long-time many alumni. The couple lives in Fells
Kaydence Cowley and Ben partner and Athlete Ally co-founder, Point, Baltimore.
Doremus were married June 7, 2011, Hudson Taylor, in Washington, D.C.,
in Telluride, Colo. Attending were on Sept. 24 (see photo online). The President: Carolyn R. Romney
Katie Thompson ’09, Greg Black, couple resides in NYC and will change Fund Managers: Steven T. Roe,
Jaclyn Smith, Baily Simone ’08, their surnames this spring to Parifax, Andrew L. Stella
Ben Flath, Carrie Fritsche, Sam which means “with the same flame.” Reunion Chair: Amanda L. Niederauer
Hetzel ’06, Chris Wehrly ’08, Christine Fitzherbert married Web Administrator: Stefan J. McVeigh
Christian Malesky ’08, and Jonathan Sam Singer on Oct. 23, 2010, in [email protected]
Esser ’09 (see photo online). South Jersey. The bridal party included Correspondent: Lauren Steinitz
Kathleen Reddington (maid of 1530 Spruce St., Apt. 3
President: Meghan J. Hargrave honor), Marjorie Schmidt, Caitlin Philadelphia, PA 19102-4513
Fund Managers: Carli A. Siger, Ward, and Jesse Hatgis. Also attending (206) 459-0687
Matthew J. Potter were Elena Dones ’07, Megan [email protected]
Reunion Chair: Lauren M. Fisher Chawner, Deni Deliallisi ’09, Zac
Web Administrator: Zamore ’09, and John Livanos ’10.
Frank R. Giannelli III
[email protected]
Outgoing Correspondent:
The couple resides in Hasbrouck
Heights, N.J., where they are hard at
work on their new home. Christine
2009  Amy Solomito planned
 to receive her J.D. from
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Jillian M. Gaeta works in Pfizer’s vaccines department. this past May. She was editor-in-chief

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for Quinnipiac Probate Law Journal, communications coordinator, and San Diego, she released her new
one of four probate law journals in the she is responsible for stewardship album, Skies Apart.
country. After graduation, she expected of mid-level donors and coordination Peter McGrath is a graduate fellow
to clerk for the Hon. James P. Cullen in of reports, mailings, and programs. at Brown University, where he pursues
Lancaster County, Pa. Clara also plays viola with a community a Ph.D. in mathematics.
orchestra recently featured on NPR’s Sean Murphy is pursuing his
President: Arthur P. Ernst Jr. Talk of the Nation. master’s degree in subsurface
Fund Manager: Sarah E. Maxwell Jessalyn Rolwood and Phil Nelson geoscience at Rice University (see
Reunion Chair: TarynAnn H. Barry were engaged in December 2011, photo online). In the program, he
Web Administrator: Robert A. Follett with a wedding planned for September. will work as a junior geologist with
[email protected] They plan to live in Boston, as Jessalyn Southwestern Energy through the
Correspondent: Colleen Sullivan continues graduate studies in second half of 2012. Active in Ultimate
3 Dunhill Road structural engineering at Tufts Frisbee, Sean is a mentor and player on
Jackson, NJ 08527 University and Phil works as the university’s Cloud 9 team. He also
[email protected] a mechanical engineer. planned to join Houston’s club team,
Wystan Carswell received an Space City, in April.
Integrative Graduate Education and Marc Tancer is “living in paradise”

2010  Hired by NBC’s Peacock

Productions, Amanda
Pisetzner is working on a documentary
Research Traineeship Fellowship to
work on offshore wind turbines with
a cohort of interdisciplinary doctoral
in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and working
with precious metals at Gary Tancer
Rare Coin.
project for Discovery Channel. Amanda students at University of Massachusetts
lives in Manhattan. Wind Energy Center. President: Jacquelyn C. Gowdy
Millie Barry accepted a position Alan Raisman has accepted a part- Fund Manager: Christina L. Hunt,
as scholarship associate of New Jersey time position as Easton area outreach Amanda H. Whitbred
Foster Care Scholars Program with and engagement associate for Jewish Reunion Chair: Rachel L. Hollander
Foster and Adoptive Family Services in Federation of the Lehigh Valley. He Web Administrator: Jessica C. Aston
Monmouth Junction, N.J. On Jan. 10, also is full-time development and Correspondent: Rebecca A. Mohler
she welcomed niece Della Grace. marketing coordinator for Lehigh (717) 405-9306 (cell)
Steve Serling was selected by the Valley Zoo. [email protected]
Denver Outlaws in the fifth round Lindsay Davis announced the
of the 2012 Major League Lacrosse Nov. 11 birth of Aubrey Leigh Davis.
Collegiate Draft. He is pursuing a
master’s in finance at Hofstra University.
Steve was named to the watch list for
President: Jeffrey D. Zimmer
Fund Managers: Teevrat Garg,
2012
President: Matthew K. Grandon
the 2012 Tewaaraton Award, which Ian Stone Fund Managers: T.J. Bolt,
is sponsored by University Club of Reunion Chair: Gabriel M. Rivera Kurumi Fukushima
Washington, D.C. Web Administrator: Brandon S. Gold Reunion Chair:
Jackie Bruscella planned to [email protected] Melanie N. Cybriwsky
graduate in May with her master’s in Correspondent: Marie A. Garofalo Web Administrator:
speech communication, performance, [email protected] Lauren E. Firth
and rhetorical studies from Hofstra Correspondent:
University. In August, she will begin Sarah J. Welsh-Huggins
a Ph.D. program in intercultural and
interpersonal communication at
University of Oklahoma.
2011 Gregory Buchan presented
research—which was guided
by Jenn Rossman, assistant professor
(614) 216-5301 (cell)
[email protected]

Chris LaTempa, assistant director of mechanical engineering—at the

of admissions at Lafayette, reported the American Society of Mechanical
College had an unprecedented 17% Engineers conference in November.
growth in applications and the largest Greg is a quality engineer at Triumph HOMECOMING:
applicant pool (more than 6,650) in Aerostructures–Vought Aircraft Oct. 20, 2012
school history. He was proud of a 37% Division in Nashville.
increase in applications in his first full As an employment specialist with Enjoy football vs. Holy Cross,
year covering Long Island, N.Y. Kuhn Employment Opportunities live music, activities for children.
Working with Matt Hyde, director in Middletown, Conn., Stephanie For more,
of admissions, Chris leads the Alumni Galer helps individuals with www.homecoming.lafayette.edu
Admissions Representatives program. psychiatric disabilities obtain
Those interested in joining may email and maintain employment.
[email protected]. Ashley Juavinett is enrolled in
Clara Fisher lives in Washington, the neurosciences doctoral program
D.C., and works at World Wildlife at University of California–San Diego.
Fund. Promoted to donor Still performing near Philadelphia

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