MOUNT UNIONA Publication for Mount Union College Alumni & Friends

Issue III, 2002Magazine

Dr. Scott Dorsey, associate professor of music and director of choral

activities at Mount Union College, recently enjoyed a ride to France

aboard the Air France Concorde – his prize for having the winning paint

scheme design for the Socata Trinidad GT. Dorsey, a licensed pilot, en-

tered the Eads Socata “Paint the Trinidad GT” contest with a design he

developed over the College’s spring break in 2000. He and his wife, Dawn,

enjoyed the trip immensely. Dorsey reproposed to his wife on the flight

to France, and they renewed their vows on a bridge overlooking the Seine River. In addition to visiting the Louvre, the

Eiffel Tower and many other sites, they toured the Socata aircraft factory.

When Carl Krabill ’52 graduated from Mount Union,

there was no art major at the College. Krabill, a busi-

ness major, says he can remember drawing on his

notepaper in class. Eventually, he was able to better uti-

lize his talents, earning a master’s degree in painting

from Kent State University. After retiring as a teacher,

Krabill began painting full-time. His paintings are seen

in various prominent locations, including the surgery center of the Cleveland Clinic. Students and visitors to Mount

Union can enjoy his artwork thanks to Harold and Laurie Kolenbrander. The former College president and his wife

purchased the painting, a landscape, which now hangs in the Main Lounge of the Hoover-Price Campus Center.

Alumna’s Walk for MS a SuccessAlumna’s Walk for MS a SuccessAlumna’s Walk for MS a SuccessAlumna’s Walk for MS a SuccessAlumna’s Walk for MS a Success

After over 16 years in fund raising, Debbie Sartain-Paul ’82 was able to

accept her dream job – managing special events for the Multiple Sclero-

sis Society in Cleveland, OH. The MS Society is a cause that she de-

scribes as very near and dear to her heart. Sartain-Paul was diagnosed

with MS herself. Each year in April, she organizes the MS Walk in North-

east Ohio. The walk is held in April in five locations including Cleve-

land, Akron, Mentor, and Canal Fulton and involves over 5,300 participants. This year the walk raised over $900,000

for the MS Society. Sartain-Paul is also responsible for organizing MS Walks in Columbus and Youngstown. She is

pictured above (right) with Cindy Weiss (left) who was named top fund raiser in 2001.

honors, accolades and more...

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PhotographerCockrill’s Studio

Editorial BoardDorothy Davis ’62

Linda (Girvan ’92) BeckHarry Paidas ’74Melissa Smith ’98

Contact Mount Union College:1972 Clark Ave., Alliance, OH 44601(330) 821-5320 or 1-800-992-6682

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EditorsLinda (Girvan ’92) Beck

Melissa Smith ’98

DesignerMelissa Smith ’98

ContributorsMichael De Matteis

Lyndsie Henderson ’03Brenda Hruska ’05Harry Paidas ’74

Volume 102, No. 3 Mount Union Magazine (USPS 365-820) is published quar-terly in winter, spring, summer and fall by Mount Union College for its alumniand friends. Periodicals postage paid at New Washington, OH 44854-0367.

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Founded in 1846, Mount Union College is a four-year, private, liberal arts collegeaffiliated with the United Methodist Church and accredited by the North CentralAssociation.

Mount Union College does not discriminate against any individual on the basis ofrace, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, marital or parentalstatus, or handicap in student admissions, financial aid, educational and athleticprograms or employment, except where such a criterion is a bona fide occupa-tional requirement.

In Every Issue

President’s Message2

Special AlumniWeekend Coverage

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Reunion Photos8

Class Notes30

Mount Union College offers a liberalarts education grounded in the Judeo-

Christian tradition. The Collegeaffirms the importance of reason,

open inquiry, living faith, andindividual worth. Mount Union’smission is to prepare students for

meaningful work, fulfilling lives andresponsible citizenship.

Champions of the Liberal Arts.................................. 26

While students at Mount Union, Bette (Bodley ’67) Chambless, Clarence Miller

’52, Charlene (Gregg ’62) Bolton and Virginia Rhodes ’83 enjoyed singing and

music as members of the choir, but explored other academic opportunities of

the College’s liberal arts curriculum. Returning to campus for Alumni Week-

end 2002, they sang at the College once again as members of the Alumni Choir

and shared how their liberal arts experiences have led them down different ca-

reer paths.

The Secret of Alumni Success .................................. 28

Margaret (Loughead ’52) Meyers and Constance (Oesch ’25) Meacham have

each achieved great success since graduating from Mount Union, but each in a

different way. Meyers has traveled throughout the world, displaying courage

and facing danger as she helped those in need in countries including Libya and

Cambodia. Meacham built success in her own back yard, sharing her love of

Mount Union with three daughters with whom she has celebrated 50-year re-

unions.

On the Cover

Those returning to campus for Alumni Weekend 2002

were invited to attend a Welcome Back Reception at Road-

house Charly’s and given the opportunity to connect with

old friends, mingle with other alumni and reminisce

about their days at Mount Union.

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President’s Message

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We had a wonderful opportunity to welcome back some

champions to Mount Union College during Alumni Week-

end this past June. While the word “champion” conjures up

visions of football helmets, scoreboards and trophies, what I

am referring to are different kinds of champions. This is to

take nothing away from our Purple Raiders football team who

have captured six national championships and have repre-

sented the College so well on the field and in the classroom.

But as generations of alumni made their way to the campus

this summer, the number of other champions we have

throughout the country and the world struck me.

You may have seen advertising recently from our Office of

Public Affairs and Marketing that points out that Mount

Union College is “A College for Champions. ” The ad cam-

paign depicts our professors and students as champions of

the fields which they represent. Likewise, our alumni are

champions in their own right.

In the pages that follow you will be reading about some of

our alumni champions. From our Alumni Service Award

winners Joan (Davis ’60) Guylas and Bill ’52 and Carolyn

(Cowie ’55) Krochta to the more than 50 members of the

Alumni Choir who returned, plus all of those who returned

for their reunions, there are many champions among us.

One attendee who stood out among the crowd was Constance

(Oesch ’25) Meacham who was attending her 77th consecu-

tive Alumni Weekend. Constance and more than 20 relatives

represent three generations of Mount Union College students.

Imagine her pride as she celebrated with her youngest daugh-

ter Marian (Meacham ’52) Shern at the latter’s 50th class re-

union. Constance has been present at all three daughters’

Mount Union 50th class reunions. Remarkable.

Each year during Alumni Weekend, Cynthia and I are privy

to a number of fascinating stories that alumni share about

themselves during their student years and now as graduates.

Clearly Mount Union College has played a major role in shap-

ing their lives. Intertwined among the words of reminiscence

and storytelling, a common theme emerges: the Mount Union

College experience has prepared our graduates to make a dif-

ference in the world. Regardless of the major, what becomes

apparent as the stories unravel is that the lessons learned at

Mount Union were largely about dealing with life’s issues,

and in most cases, someone at the College had a major influ-

ence in shaping the future of the graduate.

We hope that never changes. I suspect that Constance

Meacham’s parents who attended Mount Union in 1901

would have similar stories to tell as the graduates of 2001.

And while Mount Union may not be the same place as it was

100 years ago (nor would we want it to be), the thread that

remains is that our people are champions in the game of life.

Alumni Weekend

Reflecting on Your College YearsMount Union graduates returned to campus June 7-9 for

Alumni Weekend. Class reunions and various other events,

such as the Welcome Back Reception, Kickoff Cookout and

Alumni Buffet, were enjoyed by the hundreds of alumni and

friends who returned to campus.

The annual Alumni Luncheon included a grand entrance

procession by the Class of 1952. A check was presented to

President Jack Ewing, from the Golden Anniversary Class, by

Anne (Elliott ’52) Stempel. William Krochta ’52 brought back

many good memories as he discussed the current events of

their graduation year.

Special recognition was given to Constance (Oesch ’25)

Meacham, who was on campus celebrating her daughter’s

50th class reunion. Marian (Meacham ’52) Shern is

Meacham’s third daughter to celebrate a Mount Union Col-

lege 50th class reunion. Also honored was Alfred Couch,

member of the class of 1927, who returned to the College to

celebrate his 75th reunion.

Other events included the M Club Golf Scramble, a Golden

Anniversary Luncheon at the President’s Home, special in-

terest sessions presented by members of the Mount Union

faculty and staff, the State of the College Address by Presi-

dent Ewing and various Greek and social events.

M CLUBGOLF

OUTINGWINNERS

The Class of 1952 was honored at the Alumni Luncheon, arriving in theKresge Dining Commons to a round of applause from other alumni andfriends.

Anne (Elliott ’52) Stempel presented President Jack Ewing with the GoldenAnniversary Class gift of more than $420,000 during the Alumni Luncheon.

Senior winners of the M Club Golf Scramble were(l-r) Bruce Pumphrey ’57, Dick Cannon ’56, DickKoons ’56 and George Stradley ’58.

Super senior winners of the M Club Golf Scramblewere (l-r) Dick Jones ’42, Dick Myers ’44, JimDillon and Bill Steiner ’42.

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Alumni Weekend

ALUMNI WEEKEND 2002Award Recipients

Mount Union College honored six outstanding individuals

with the Alumni Service Award and McKinley Fellow Award

as part of the festivities during Alumni Weekend, at the

Alumni Luncheon on June 8.

ALUMNI SERVICE AWARDEstablished in 1942, the Alumni Service Award is presented

annually in recognition of outstanding achievement in a cho-

sen or professional field and for service to the College or the

community. The award represents the highest non-academic

honor an alumnus/alumna can receive from Mount Union.

JOAN GUYLAS

Joan (Davis ’60) Guylas and her late husband, Joe, have two

children and grandchildren. Guylas, through the Jasam Foun-

dation, established by her parents, has funded a Multimedia

Center and Curriculum Lab at Mount Union. The Multime-

dia Center and Lab are used by the Department of Educa-

tion to prepare teachers to use educational technology and

enhance the training of special needs children.

Guylas, a former teacher, earned a bachelor’s degree in el-

ementary education and taught nine years in the Ohio school

system. She enjoys collecting LGB trains, researching

geneology and sewing.

WILLIAM AND CAROLYN KROCHTA

William (’52) and Carolyn (Cowie ’55) Krochta are active

community volunteers. William, who received a bachelor of

science degree from Mount Union and a master’s degree and

Ph.D. from Purdue University, was employed by PPG Indus-

tries in Barberton, OH and Monroeville, PA before retiring

in 1992. He has been a member of the Mount Union College

Board of Trustees since 1980, and presently serves on the

Committee of Student Affairs. As a member of Wadsworth

United Methodist Church, William has served in many ca-

pacities throughout the years and was a district delegate to

the East Ohio Conference. He has been a volunteer with Habi-

tat for Humanity, president of the Barberton United Way and

serves on the Summit County United Way Development

Committee. As a member of the Wadsworth Rotary Club, he

has served on the Board of Trustees.

Carolyn, who received her bachelor’s degree in elementary

education from Mount Union, has served as vice president, a

member of the nominating committee and a member-at-large

for the National Cabinet of Mount Union Women. She is very

involved in the church, having served as chair of the Church

Council and Memorials Committee, United Methodist

Women president, circle leader, treasurer and was selected as

Woman of the Year. In the community, she is a tutor for the

Ohio Reads Program, helps prepare lunch for the summer

lunch program and cooks for Meals on Wheels. Carolyn also

has been a member of the United Way allocations committee.

The Krochtas have been married for 48 years and have three

grown children, Jeff ’79, Lori ’81 and Todd. They have eight

grandchildren, and the oldest, David Krochta, joined Mount

Union as a member of the Class of 2006.

McKINLEY FELLOW AWARDSInitiated in 1993, the McKinley Fellow Award is presented to

a non-alumnus/alumna who has demonstrated significant

involvement with the College above and beyond expectation.

This year’s recipients are Robert Bordner, Robert Plajer and

Robert Spitzer.

ROBERT BORDNER

Robert Bordner earned his bachelor’s degree in business and

marketing from Capital University in 1958. Before returning

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Alumni Weekendto his hometown of New Washington,

OH he spent four years working in ad-

vertising at the Columbus Dispatch.

Bordner is the owner of The Herald

Printing Company, and through his busi-

ness relationship with Mount Union, he

is aware of the quality of education of-

fered at the College and has become an

avid supporter.

Bordner is a former member of the

Bucyrus Hospital Board of Trustees and

Bucyrus Area Community Foundation.

He currently serves on the Board at First

Citizens Bancorp and The Farmers State

Bank. He also has served on the Capital

University Association and Capital

Alumni Board.

Bordner and his wife Carolyn are members of St. John’s

Lutheran Church in New Washington. They have five chil-

dren and nine grandchildren.

ROBERT PLAJER

Robert Plajer, a 1944 graduate of Alliance High School, served

as a photographer in the army with the 5610 ASU Fitzsimons

General Hospital in Denver, CO. In 1948, he entered the pho-

tography business, forming a partnership with Ed Cross to

open the Plajer and Cross Studio.

In 1989, Plajer semi-retired and worked part-time with the

new owner of the studio, Fred Cockrill. He officially retired

in August of 1998. In the past 50 years, Plajer had covered

nearly every event on campus. He worked with several Mount

Union presidents, from President Ketcham through Presi-

dent Kolenbrander.

Married for nearly 45 years to Barbara (Freeman), Plajer has

three children. Plajer and his wife are members of St. Paul’s

Evangelical Lutheran Church.

ROBERT SPITZER

Robert H. Spitzer became aware of Mount Union College

after meeting and marrying Elizabeth A. (Koch ’58) Spitzer.

He and Elizabeth were colleagues, research collaborators and

professors in the Department of Biology at Finch University

of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School.

Spitzer received his bachelor’s degree from Valparaiso Uni-

versity, his Ph.D. from Loyola University and graduated from

Stritch School of Medicine. Elizabeth graduated summa cum

laude from Mount Union and earned her Ph.D. from North-

western University. With Spitzer’s background in chemistry

and biochemistry and his wife’s background in developmen-

tal genetics, together they studied a wide range of topics, re-

ceiving support from governmental agencies and private

foundations. They authored or co-authored over 100 refer-

eed papers, chapters and abstracts.

The Spitzers focused their attention on individuals living with

developmental disabilities and mental retardation and be-

came supporters of the Luther Home of Mercy and Lamb’s

Farm. Following the loss of Elizabeth in 1998, Spitzer has

continued those interests.

Alumni Service and McKinley Fellow award recipients were honored at the Alumni Luncheon during AlumniWeekend 2002. Pictured (l-r) are Robert Plajer, Carolyn (Cowie ’55) Krochta and William Krochta ’52.Award winners not pictured are Joan (Davis ’60) Guylas, Robert Bordner and Robert Spitzer.

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ALUMNI WEEKEND 2002Highlights

SPECIAL INTERESTSESSIONS

Some enjoyable highlights of Alumni Weekend 2002 were

the special interest sessions, which gave alumni the opportu-

nity to learn about topics of interest from Mount Union

faculty and staff members, and other alumni. This year,

three sessions were offered highlighting Mount Union’s part-

nership with Kursk State University in Russia, its athletic

conditioning program and the newest construction project

on campus.

Dr. Mark Himmelein, assistant professor of German, presented “MountUnion’s Partnership with Kursk State University in Russia.”

“Ready, Set, Go – Preparing Today’s Athletes” was presented by DonMontgomery ’77, defensive coordinator of the Purple Raider football team.

Dr. Truman Turnquist, professor of chemistry and Richard McLaughlin,director of advancement for planned giving, offered “Bracy Hall – the Future ofScience at Mount Union College.”

ALUMNI CHOIRMore than 50 alumni returned to campus for Alumni Week-

end 2002 to perform as part of the Alumni Choir. Members

rehearsed on Friday night and performed for other Alumni

Weekend participants at the Alumni Luncheon on Saturday

afternoon. Directing pieces were Christine Allison ’76, Bryan

Stehura ’98, Betty (Wehner ’65) Davis, Jolene (Wade ’82)

Moody and Clarence Miller ’52. Kristi (Call ’91) Prucha

served as accompanist.Members of the Alumni Choir performed at the Alumni Luncheon.

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ALUMNI WEEKEND 2002Highlights

Alumni Weekend

STATE OF THECOLLEGE

An annual feature of Alumni Weekend is the President’s State

of the College Address, which President Jack Ewing presented

during this year’s festivities. During his presentation, Ewing

discussed the importance of forming a partnership with the

Alliance community. He also addressed the College’s comple-

tion of the self-study required every ten years by its accredit-

ing agency, the Commission on Institutions of Higher Educa-

tion of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

President Jack Ewing presented the “State of the College” Address duringAlumni Weekend 2002.

Alumni Weekend 2002 participants were given the opportunity to view thewall of “college family” photographs in the President’s Home during an openhouse.

TOUR OF THEPRESIDENT’S HOME

President and Mrs. Ewing invited alumni and friends to tour

the new President’s Home at an Open House held during

Alumni Weekend 2002. The new home reflects the timeless

elegance of the Western Reserve style. Flexible for family

living and formal entertaining, highlights of the home in-

clude a domed ceiling in the foyer featuring the Mount Union

College seal and a wall of “college family” photographs dat-

ing from the early 1890s.

ALUMNIRECOGNITION

During the Alumni Luncheon, special recognition was given

to Alfred Couch ’27, who returned to the College to celebrate

his 75th reunion. Also recognized was Constance (Oesch

’25) Meacham, who was celebrating her 77th reunion and

accompanying her daughter, Marian (Meacham ’52) Shern,

who was a member of the Golden Anniversary Class.

Alfred Couch ’27 was recognized as a member of the 75th Anniversary Class,as family members and friends looked on.

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ALUMNI WEEKEND 2002Class Reunion Group Photos

* Indicates spouse, guest or child

CLASS OF 1937Row 1: *Isabel Fuller, Stephanie (Slater ’95) Fuller, *Mary Slater, Vernon Slater, *Linda Slater.

CLASS OF 1942Row 1: Ruth (Thompson ’70) Jones, *Nancy Steiner, Doris (Johnson) Liambeis, Thelma (Tournay) Slater, Helen (Koehnlein) Alexander. Row 2: Richard Jones,

William Steiner, Betty (Lynn) Jones, Robert Jones ’47.

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ALUMNI WEEKEND 2002Class Reunion Group Photos

CLASS OF 1942Mary (Shilts) Baster.

CLASS OF 1942Row 1: Nickie (Nicholson ’45) Orwick, Carolyn (Dimit ’48) Couchie, Gene Haidet, Margaret (Conway) Kuniewicz. Row 2: Carl Orwick, Wilbur Couchie, *Janet Haidet,

Leon Kuniewicz ’51.

* Indicates spouse, guest or child

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ALUMNI WEEKEND 2002Class Reunion Group Photos

CLASS OF 1947Row 1: Frank Olmsted, *Evelyn Olmsted.

CLASS OF 1952Row 1: Barb (Vahl) Robertson, *Jane Cash, Margaret (Loughead) Meyers, Arden (Davis) Tuttle, Constance Mellott. Row 2: Alex Robertson, Dick Cash, *Carl

Meyers, Norma (Wilhelm) Tache, Joann Wolfe Hartzell, Joseph Swetye.

* Indicates spouse, guest or child10

ALUMNI WEEKEND 2002Class Reunion Group Photos

CLASS OF 1952Row 1: Sarah Jane (Wagner) Mangus, Shirley (Robb) Dubetz, Melva Jean (Everson) Widdowson, *Lois Miller, Clancy Miller, Carolyn (Cowie ’55) Krochta , Carolyn

(Krabill ’53) Huntsberger, Jack Huntsberger, *Irene Krabill. Row 2: *Dorothy Patton, David Patton, *Jim Mangus, *Ken Widdowson, Paul Maxwell, W. DuaneMcCarty, Bill Krochta, Herb Barry, Carl Krabill.

CLASS OF 1952Row 1: Marian (Meacham) Shern, Karis Hall, *Connie Pucci, *Georgia Cobbs, *Delma Pucci, Marian (Jackson) Dodds, Dorothy (Garlock) Shively, *Joyce Davidson*Pauline Cook, *Carolyn Mackey. Row 2: *Guido Stempel, Anne (Elliott) Stempel, Donna (Neel) Zelmer, Mel Pucci, Bruce Cobbs, Ray Pucci, Gene Taylor, Donald

Lyon, *Milt Shively, Wilbur Davidson, Wilbur Cook, Jim Mackey.

* Indicates spouse, guest or child

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CLASS OF 1957Row 1: Kay (Olnhausen) Burbick, Sally (Haines) Reigle, Faye (Barker) Hollaway, Dolores (Runninger) Pancoast, Marilyn (Jackson ’58) King. Row 2: Marty (Loychik)

Parella, Paul Luoma, John Ellsworth, Jed Pancoast ’59, Christopher King.

CLASS OF 1957Row 1: Joyce (Glover ’59) Krahling, Gail (Pearson) Connor, Lillian (Bratcher ’59) Williams, *Yvonne (Brewer) Hill. Row 2: Dave Lynn, Dick Taaffe, Bill Krahling, Jack

Connor, John D. Williams, Bill Hill.

* Indicates spouse, guest or child

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CLASS OF 1962Row 1: Ellen (Miller) Mains, Laurel (Sutton) Heyman, Kendra (Downing) Rightsell, Mary (Carson) Banfield, Kay (Casper) Starkey. Row 2: Daniel Kaung, Harold Mains

’59, *Duane Heyman, Charles Linaberger, Bill Banfield, Tim Barnhouse, Richard Krabill.

CLASS OF 1962Row 1: Susanne (Coulter) Tobias, Mary Ann (McConnell) Sudolnik, Ellen (Miller) Sol, Charlene (Gregg) Bolton, Mary Ann (Howells) Lyden, Persie (Biris) Pappas.

Row 2: Larry Anderson, * Ed Tobias, Dodie Davis, *John Pappas, *Bill Sol, Sandy (Albrich '63) Archer, Clark Archer.

* Indicates spouse, guest or child

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CLASS OF 1962Row 1: *Patty Yoder, Bonnie (Miller) Adams, *Judith McMillin Chambers (Dean of Women 1960-1968), Jayne (Siegel) Amos, Linda (Grant) Sharp, *Beverly

Garrity. Row 2: Vernon Yoder, Dick Hoffmeyer, Evan Miller ’61, Virgil Stroia, Pete Gligor, *Fred Sharp, John Arbie.

CLASS OF 1967Row 1: Sue (Dugle) March, Bonnie Bolitho, Martha (Horne) Hoag. Row 2: Pete Russell, Jo Ann (Jackson) Hickerson, Nancy (Ward) Beeghly, Maureen (Cassidy)

Gillmer, Ed Hoag ’64.

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CLASS OF 1967Row 1: Susan (Grant) Leonard, Amy (Moreland) Wheeler, *Carol Shoemaker, Kate (Carr) Morris. Row 2: *Jim Leonard, *John Wheeler, Carolyn (Rea) Dyck, Craig

Shoemaker, Pam (Craig) Anderson.

CLASS OF 1972Row 1: Kathryn (Schrock ’75) Elias, Marla (Dammann) Chisholm, Marilyn (Pertel) Borga, Melissa Roensch, Margaret (Froehlich) Flynn, Joanie (Ferris) Kuceyeski.

Row 2: Rick Elias, *Duncan Chisholm, *Joel Borga, Roger Bartley, Todd Flynn ’73, Alan Aitken.

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CLASS OF 1972Row 1: Marla (Alderman) Dolan, Cheryl (Brown) Drake, Suzanne (Downs) DeVene, Linda (Wolf) Webb, Lynne (Graybill) Grosenbaugh. Row 2: John Dolan, Rick

Drake, Matt Biscotti, *Jim Webb, Gary Grosenbaugh.

CLASS OF 1977Row 1: *Maria Butch, Janet (Boynton ’78) Machovec, *Diana Fredenburg, Lynne (Bonnes ’78) Clunk, Jeannie (Fizet ’73) Dieffenbaugher, *Theresa Montgomery.

Row 2: Eric Lattanner, Albert Butch, Bob Machovec, Fred Hobbs, Mark Fredenburg, Roger Luca, Roy Clunk, Curt Dieffenbaugher, Don Montgomery.

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CLASS OF 1977Row 1: Janice (Bricker) Snyder, Ginny (Smith) Kallay, Susan (Clay) Fredenburg, Nancy (Ostrander) Herne, Beth (Freshley) Gray, Terri (Winger) Wittreich, *PaulWittreich. Row 2: *David Snyder, Rhonda (Ryan ’76) Topper, Dave Topper ’82, Marie (Patterson) Leach, Debbie (Brumbaugh) Rutledge, John Homolak, Ron

Lenney, *Roger Moore, Karen (Clay) Moore, Ann (Weigand) LaTour, Gary McNeil, Kathy (Wilson) McNeil.

CLASS OF 1977Row 1: Allen Ramsier, April Mason, Jean Wrightnour-Lee, *Matthew Lee, *Andrew Lee, Dawn Gamble, Donna Teresa Brown, Laurine A. (Brewer) Gilkerson, *AmyL. Gilkerson, *Megan C.C. Stover, *Ashley E.K. Stover. Row 2: John Cox, Michael Haidet, Barbara Smith, *Daniel Lee, Daleen Askins, Carter (Coblentz) Stover, Mark

Di Carlo, Diane Boothe, Susan (Beutler) Moore, Nancy Geiger, Jaeann DeMuth, Bert Smith.

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CLASS OF 1982Row 1: *David Lenz, *Adam Lenz, *Kenlee Danner, *Drake Danner. Row 2: Peggy Orendas, Debbie (Skamer) Kingston, Lynda (Meredith) Dickson, *LuAnn Lenz,Annette (Gasparik) Roth, Caroll (Kisha) Latimore, Lynn (Ermlich) Francis. Row 3: Lynn (Lattanner ’83) Brown, *Dan Dickson, Knox Brown, Brian Lenz, *Don Roth,

Belinda (Dawson) Dunlap, Jeff Danner, *Lee Ann Danner.

CLASS OF 1987Row 1: Brian Stoll ’85, Nancy (McLoone ’85) Ziemba, Brenda Herron ’85, Velvet Grant-Johnson. Row 2: Sue (Hubicsak) Snow, Mary Margaret Trieff, *Mike Kelly,

Sue (Baker) Kelly, *Dominic Johnson.

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CLASS OF 1992Row 1: Tricia (Hayes) King, Kerry Vincent, Denise Dinie, Sis (Wines) Zepp, Heidi Bartholomew. Row 2: *Rich King, Carrianne (Tingley) Tuckley, Carol (Welling) Boltz,

Scott McCombs, Jeffery S. Davis.

CLASS OF 1992Row 1: Kelly (Rose) Savastano, Becky Skeels, Julie (Dowler) Starr, Amy (Smucker) Baker, *Jordan Baker, Laura (Berton) Preslock, Trisha (Thomas) McGhee.

Row 2: Beth (Godfrey) Becker, *Patrick Becker, Lori (Pafford) Kohle, Amy (Stevenson) Marshall, Jennifer (Portaro) Speer, *Paxton Speer, Steven Speer, Scott Beck ’91,Linda (Girvan) Beck.

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CLASS OF 1997Row 1: Jen (Compan) Doucette, *Brendan Doucette, Jessica (Haidet) Grimes, *Andrew Grimes, Kristen Vazzano, Denise Keck, Laurie Kuehn, Tara Rich, Deanna

DeSario. Row 2: *Adam Grimes, *Luther Washington, *Murvin Smith, Alexis Hayden, Frank Kootsouradis, Shannon (Brown) Kootsouradis, *Steven Kootsouradis,Dan Van Dussen, Ellen (Kreager ’98) Van Dussen, *Tom Oakes.

CLASS OF 1997Row 1: Jennifer Whitt, Julie (Ditchburn) Patton, Katie Ockuly, Kristy LaBella, *Jen Klemien. Row 2: Michelle (Anderson) Vettorel, *Scott Knoebel, Cheri (Spieker)

Knoebel, Chris Tipton ’98, *Ryan Jirmasch, Don Lamoreaux.

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ALPHA CHI OMEGARow 1: Martha (Nicholson ’45) Orwick, Susie (Oberholzer ’73) Buckel, Nora (Cavanaugh ’56) Obney, Marcia (Miller ’55) Thomas, Shirley (Barrick ’56) Weimer,Connie (Taylor ’56) Jenkins. Row 2: Joanie (Ferris ’72) Kuceyeski, *Judy (Ziegler) Phillips, Liz (Roy ’71) Williams, Kathe (Yockey ’75) Paidas, Patty Rickard ’69,

Kay (Norton ’70) Hettler, Judy (Jones ’69) McLaughlin.

ALPHA CHI OMEGARow 1: Melissa Smith ’98, Thelma (Shultz ’38) Greiner, Marjorie (Carter ’29) Stanley, *Liz Clunk Shelt, Mary (McKee ’44) Akins, Joan (Wolfe ’52) Hartzell.

Row 2: Trudy (Swan '50) Kitzmiller, Paula (Cope ’75) Andreani, M. Jean (Richards ’49) Johanson, Alice (Weir ’50) Myser, Kathy (Wilson ’77) McNeil,Betty (Lynn ’42) Jones.

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ALPHA DELTA PIRow 1: Cari Hussar ’03, Marsha (Brown ’66) Ladich, Anna (Kuklo ’52) Adams. Row 2: Becky Skeels ’92, Pam Farnsworth ’03, Pat (McFarland ’71) Kovach.

ALPHA XI DELTARow 1: Merciel (Smith ’41) Doty, Ruth (Johnson ’45 ) Rankin, Jean (Madison ’45) Krahling, Cindy (Rudolph ’78) Knepp, Carolyn (Cowie ’55 ) Krochta, Bobbie (Ports’55) Buchs. Row 2: Virginia (Nye ’42) Reed, Martha (Blum ’43) Strauch, Mary (Shilts ’42) Boster, Ruth (Mani ’45) Fiegenschuh, Mary Beth (Carr ’44) McFarland,

Lois (Everett ’46 ) Myers.

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ALPHA XI DELTARow 1: Anne (Speidel ’62) Freshly, Judy (Robison ’64) Denny, Barbara (Firestone ’47) Busch, Alyce Ann (Springer ’47) Hall,

Connie (Snode ’70) Flynn, Pam (Snode ’73) Boone. Row 2: Judy (Weber ’70) Watts, Ruth McConnell ’42, Judy (King ’55) Douglass, Donna (Neel ’52) Zelmer,Marian (Jackson ’52) Dodds, Jean (Wafler ’43) Coe.

ALPHA XI DELTARow 1: Jen Hazelton ’99, Gayle (Grant ’64) Hughes, Linda (Grant ’62) Sharp, Susan (Grant ’67) Leonard. Row 2: Melanie Nakonachy ’99,

Deana (Allen ’99) Milford, Nancy Strauch ’69, Dodie Davis ’62.

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DELTA DELTA DELTARow 1: E.J. (McDonald ’47) Wulf, Phoebe (Barricklow ’60) Harden, Josephine (Hoiles ’60) Peterson, Olive Ann (James ’37) Smith, Mary Ann (Branfield ’56) Reigle.

Row 2: Jean (Dalrymple ’47) Deibel, Caroline (Lembright ’60) Kunz, Melba (Lower ’52) Whittacre, *Katie Amanda Hudson, Dorothy B. Arter ’40.

DELTA DELTA DELTARow 1: Mildred (Kitzmiller ’45) Woolf, Jini (Saffell ’46) McCready, Margaret (Kinsey ’51) Rodman, Joyce (Herren ’49) Gorby, Martha (Hardesty ’36) Hopkins-Lehnis.

Row 2: Joy (Colley ’58) Silverhart, Barbara (James ’46) Holler, Lois (Emmons ’50) Briggs, *Salli Reese.

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KAPPA DELTARow 1: Hazel (Waltz ’41) Young, Yvonne (Desautel ’43) Welch, *Mary Mastroianni, Corinne (Gingery ’35) Mackall, Thelma (Tournay ’42) Slater. Row 2: *Marilyn

Sanullo, *Dot Cheurco, Helena (Hankins ’40) Kyle, *Pauline Ball, Eleanor (Haidet ’42) Ramser, Helen (Koehnlein ’42) Alexander, Edith (Trevey ’38) Davis.

SIGMA NURow 1: Ben Szymanski ’03, Steve Boone ’05, Tom Morgan ’03, Joshua Coates ’03, Chad Kurena ’05. Row 2: Chuck Barber ’04, Brian Miller ’02, Brian Fortney’00, Mark Gasser ’80, Phil Francis ’80, Scott Berkeley ’80. Row 3: Clint Esbenshade ’04, W. Duane McCarty ’52, Herb Barry ’52, Craig Shoemaker ’67, Gary

Lanzen ’68. Row 4: Dan Van Dussen ’97, Jeff Davis ’92, Don Cannon ’50, Dick McLaughlin ’68, John Flynn ’71. Row 5: Jay Hays ’98, Ryan Surrena ’02, GeorgeWeimer ’54, Brad Taylor ’93. Row 6: Pat Heddleston ’86, Harry “Butch” Watkins ’65, Ed Hoag ’64, Matt LaFountain ’94, *Mark Himmelein, Bill Fiegenschuh ’44.

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Bette (Bodley ’67) Chambless has uti-

lized the skills she obtained at Mount

Union College as a vocal performance

major to start her own business and

then made an unconventional turn, us-

ing her skills to reach out to those af-

flicted with HIV/AIDS.

“My work in HIV/AIDS ministry is

very strong in my heart,” said

Chambless. “It has allowed my music

performance interests to take a won-

derful detour into HIV advocacy.”

After owning and operating a music

studio in Atlanta, GA for 35 years,

Chambless became involved with HIV/

AIDS work through the Presbyterian

Church. She organizes and performs

music for HIV/AIDS agen-

cies, combining her skills

in music and counseling. In

addition to having a bachelor’s

degree in vocal performance

from Mount Union, Chambless

has master’s degrees in

church music and commu-

nity counseling.

Music has always had a

spiritual component for

Chambless, even while she

was a student at Mount Union

and a member of the choir.

She particularly remembers

Prof. Cecil Stewart, director of

the choir, who she says had a

deep and profound faith. “He repre-

sented the College’s philosophy so well,”

she recalls.

In regard to the Alumni Weekend fes-

tivities, Chambless said, “It was great

seeing friends I had not seen in two or

three decades. I have to mention life-

long friendships when I talk about

Mount Union. I hear that so much with

other alumni, as well.”

She relates that her work with the HIV/

AIDS ministry is part of the music

therapy movement, which uses music to

minister to those in need.

“My time at Mount Union was so im-

portant because I learned about people,”

said Chambless. “That has been crucial

in the type of outreach I have become

involved with, as an advocate for those

with HIV/AIDS. Mount Union planted

the seeds, so to speak, not just for mu-

sic, but for my life!”

Clarence Miller ’52 says that having

been a college professor himself, he

knows that “there is education outside

of the classroom that is just as impor-

tant as what goes on in the classroom.”

Miller, a voice major and president of the

concert choir at Mount Union, went on

to become the head of the voice and cho-

ral department at Glassboro State, now

known as Rowan University. He holds

the title of professor emeritus at Rowan,

where he spent 36 years.

“What I learned in the class-

room, being involved with my

fraternity, Alpha Tau Omega,

and in intramural sports –

Mount Union provided me

with a wealth of material,” said

Miller. “There was a family

spirit there.”

He fondly remembers the choir

tours and feels “privileged” to

have studied with Prof. Cecil

Stewart. Another favorite

memory is winning the “Illu-

mination Night” contest (now

known as Greek Sing) with his

fraternity brothers when he

was song leader.

L I B E R A L A R T SChampions of the

The Mount Union Choir has a tradition of providing a choral outlet for musicmajors, as well as students studying in other fields, such as (clockwise fromtop left) Bette (Bodley ’67) Chambless, Clarence Miller ’52, Virginia Rhodes’83 and Charlene (Gregg ’62) Bolton.

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“We were all athletes and were

in shock that we won a sing-

ing contest,” he said, laughing.

“We were so excited. It was like

winning the Stagg Bowl to us!”

He returned for Alumni Week-

end this year and for the second

time, directed the Alumni Choir.

“I realized, while rehearsing

with the Alumni Choir, what

a cross-section of all disci-

plines we represented,” said Miller. “But

most of all, I experienced that feeling

of family, even though 50 years had

passed.”

Charlene (Gregg ’62) Bolton says that

music “has always been a part of my

life.” Even though she earned her de-

gree at Mount Union in psychology,

Bolton planned to be involved with

music during her college career and

throughout her life. She has many good

memories of the Mount Union choir.

“The choir was just crucial for all of us

that were involved,” said Bolton. “It was

magical. It is something that is hard to

explain, but we all felt it!”

She recalls singing at the World National

Methodist Conference in Oslo, Norway,

an experience she calls “extraordinary.”

“So many of those memories are so

vivid. I remember how people opened

up their homes to us when we traveled

and the friendships that were made,”

said Bolton.

Bolton went on to earn her master’s

degree in education and teach school.

Rhodes. “I thought I was kind

of a ‘wanna-be,’ not a real tal-

ent. But, I did try out and was

accepted in the choir.”

Rhodes expressed how grateful

she was that at Mount Union

there was an opportunity for

non-music majors, such as her-

self, to participate.

One experience that she recalls

vividly from her college years is

singing for a Founder’s Day celebration

in Presser Recital Hall.

“We stood around the outside of the

seating in Presser and sang all these old

Mount Union songs. It sounded amaz-

ing and was so much fun,” said Rhodes.

Rhodes went on to medical school at The

Ohio State University and is currently

in practice as a hematologist/oncologist

in Erie, PA. She said that her job keeps

her too busy to sing regularly, so she was

thrilled to be able to sing with the

Alumni Choir during Alumni Weekend.

“This is my one opportunity to sing,

and a wonderful chance to reconnect

with a group of people who are so tal-

ented,” said Rhodes.

Rhodes said that she enjoyed getting back

to campus and seeing all the changes, such

as the new buildings.

“Even though some of the buildings may

look new and different, the feeling of fam-

ily is still the same,” said Rhodes. “I think

Mount Union helped prepare me for ev-

erything I have done – from developing

my work ethic and inquiring mind to

learning about interaction with people.”

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More than 50 alumni returned to campus during Alumni Weekend 2002 toperform as members of the Alumni Choir.

She joined the Peace Corps and volun-

teered in Peru, and for the past 16 years

has been a realtor. But music has still

occupied a vital part of her life.

Bolton enjoyed coming back for

Alumni Weekend. She recalls living in

what was once the Student Union,

which is now van den Eynden Hall,

housing faculty and staff offices. She

says that the women who lived in that

building had a very special bond.

“I feel very blessed that I went to Mount

Union for so many reasons – the friend-

ships I made, what I learned, the music

involvement,” said Bolton. “I think what

Mount Union gave us was more than

an education. I had phenomenal teach-

ers who tried to teach us how to think.

And they were very successful in doing

that.”

Dr. Virginia Rhodes ’83 never dreamed

she could sing in the choir at Mount

Union. She was a chemistry major, and

thought that the musical groups would

be limited to music majors.

“I had a lot of friends in the choir, and

they encouraged me to try out,” said

Alum

When Margaret (Loughead ’52) Meyers graduated

from Mount Union College, she was ready to em-

bark upon her life. She says now that her years on Mount

Union’s campus gave her “self confidence, courage and pride,”

and she would need all of those things in the adventurous

travels that took her around the world throughout the next

50 years.

One of Meyers’ first stops in her journeys was North Africa

in the late 1960s. Her husband, a member of the Air Force,

was stationed in Tripoli, Libya. She had many experiences in

Africa, and most notably, she recalls when they were evacu-

ated to Spain in 1967 during the six-day war. Meyers also put

her nursing skills to work in Spain, voluntarily nursing those

within the camp who had fallen ill with various afflictions

such as mumps and measles.

Once they were relocated to North Africa, Meyers was of-

fered the position of health teacher on the base, a position

that came with one additional responsibility – coaching the

football team. Undaunted, Meyers said she took a book out

of the library about football to help her with her new re-

sponsibility. While in Africa, Meyers learned to speak Arabic,

AlumThe Secret of

she taught nursing skills to those on base and also taught

English. Her most memorable student was none other than

Muammar Qadhafi.

In the late 1970s, Meyers had the opportunity to go to Cam-

bodia as a nurse. She immediately volunteered, even though

it meant leaving her family behind for several months and

facing dangerous conditions.

“If you have ever seen the movie The Killing Fields, you would

understand why I left my family for a few months to go to

Cambodia and help,” says Meyers.

In Cambodia, Meyers lived in a tent and faced dangers such

as bombings and cobras. When she arrived in Cambodia, they

were taken to a cobra farm to watch them milking the co-

bras. “They wanted us to not be afraid of the snakes,” said

Meyers. “But they did not warn us about the bombings!”

While in Cambodia, Meyers was with a group of four nurses

and a doctor. They treated everyone who came to the camp

because they “did not even know who the enemy was.” She

delivered babies and treated all kinds of injuries and illnesses.

During these travels, and while raising four children, Meyers

managed to go back to school and get her master’s degree.

She had a professor who allowed her to bring her youngest

child to class, and Meyers says she feels that she was “very

fortunate” to be able to get her master’s degree during a time

(1970) when that was not so common.

Meyers says that her memories of her college years on Mount

Union’s campus were wonderful and that she was very blessed.

“I started college only five days after I graduated from high

school. Luckily, I was very outgoing! Coming from a big city,

I had never lived in a small town before, and I had a good

experience in Alliance,” said Meyers. “I am eternally grateful

I was able to attend Mount Union!”

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mni Successmni SuccessSuccess that Spanned Generations

Constance (Oesch ’25) Meacham attended this year’s

Alumni Weekend just as she has done every Alumni

Weekend since she earned her degree from Mount Union

College. This year marked her 77th Alumni Weekend, mak-

ing her the oldest graduate in attendance this year.

Meacham, a resident of Randolph, OH, attended the College

when there were only five buildings and one female residence

hall. Memorial Hall, razed in 1996, was being built and the

only sports women could participate in were intramurals.

Women typically dropped out of college after they were mar-

ried. Meacham said that contrary to many other females who

attended college at the time, “I wasn’t looking for a husband.”

Meacham’s parents both attended the College (Luella Battles

1901 and Clark Oesch 1901), and that became a deciding fac-

tor in her decision to attend. “There was never any doubt

where I was going,” she said. Over 20 of her relatives have

attended the College, covering three generations, and she

passed on the legacy to three of her four children, Margaret

(Meacham ’49) Mihalyi , Eleanor (Meacham ’50) Broscoe and

Marian (Meacham ’52) Shern. Meacham has had the plea-

sure of attending all three daughters’ 50th class reunions.

As a student, Meacham was a member of Alpha Chi Omega

sorority and played intramural basketball. She says that she

developed “a greater interest for religious knowledge, that I

would not have found otherwise.” After she graduated, she

became a Latin teacher in Norwalk, OH, and two years later,

she married a high school friend.

Shern, Meacham’s daughter, said that she thoroughly enjoyed

this year’s Alumni Weekend. She said that it was a special

event, not only for her, but for her mother, who was able to

see her youngest daughter celebrate a 50th reunion.

Shern says that her mother was certainly an influence in her

decision to attend Mount Union. “Of course I remember her

talking about Mount Union,” said Shern. “She is Mount

Union’s biggest ‘backer’!”

Shern fondly remembers get-togethers with her mother’s

Mount Union friends, who had a ‘round robin’ group. “They

got together every year, and so we got to know them all very

well, including their children,” said Shern.

When Shern entered Mount Union her freshman year, her

sister, Margaret, was a senior and sister Eleanor, was a junior.

She remembers that each girl had $65 allotted to buy school

clothes for the year, and that they laid them all in the back

of their father’s new red Ford pick-up truck for the trip to

Alliance.

Shern said that some of the highlights of the 50th reunion

were singing with the Alumni Choir and reuniting with her

college roommate of three years. “I did not know she was

coming to the reunion, and she surprised me,” said Shern. “It

was a really good surprise!”

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ALUMNI CALENDAROctober 2 – Canton/Stark County Reception, Pro Football Hall of Fame, 2121George Halas Dr. N.W., Canton, OH, special presentations byChuck Moore ’02 and President Ewing

October 12 – Community Day and M Club Hall of Fame Induction Brunch

October 16 – Cleveland Mount Union Women, 6:30 p.m. Winking Lizard, 6901Rockside Rd., Independence - Peterson Nut Fundraiser Kickoff and MembershipDrive

November 16 – Parents’ Day and Legacy Luncheon for alumni who havechildren who are current students

December 8 – Canton/Massillon Chapter of Mount Union Women at the home ofDoris Heggy, 5185 Strausser St. N.W., North Canton, OH, with theprogram of Christmas Music Surprise

December 11 – Cleveland Mount Union Women Christmas Gathering, place to bedetermined

Early January – Mount Union Concert Choir Tour, details to be announced

February 4 – Alumni Wrestling Gathering - prior to the Mount Union vs. JohnCarroll match

February 10-14 – Florida Events, details to be announced

February 24-26 – 6th annual “Education on the Run” at The INN at Honey Run inAmish country in Holmes county. Presenters will include Prof. Carol DeGrange,Dr. Donald Hobson, Dr. Mary Ellen Gilpatric Nurmi, Dr. John Saffell and Dr.Robert Wiese. Check this website http://www.muc.edu/alumni/events/run.htm forfurther details

Early March – Greater Cleveland event, details to be announced

March 22 – Canton/Massillon Chapter of Mount Union Women Winter Gatheringat St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 2705 6th St. SW, Canton, OH. Programfrom The First Ladies' Library and Gently Used Jewelry Auction

March 29-April 5 - Alumni and Friends Cruise to the Southern Caribbean on TheConstellation of Celebrity Cruise Lines. Check http://www.muc.edu/alumni/cruise.htm for further details

April 12 – Cleveland Mount Union Women Spring Scholarship Luncheon, Churchof the Saviour, 2537 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights Silent Auction - more details tofollow

April 26 – Canton/Massillon Mount Union Women Spring Scholarship Tea withMount Union's First Lady, Cynthia Ewing at 1:30 p.m. at the new home of thepresident and family at 1304 S. Union Ave., Alliance, OH

May 11 – Baccalaureate and Commencement, Timken Physical Education Building

June 6-8 – Alumni Weekend 2003

For additional information or to confirm specific events, please call the Office ofAlumni and College Activities (800) 992-6682, ext. 2030,

(330) 823-2030 or e-mail alumni@muc.edu.

ALUMNI UPDATE

Tribe Time

More than 250 alumni and friends gathered for Mount Union

College Night with the Cleveland Indians on July 12. The

evening was especially enjoyable as the Tribe won in the bot-

tom of the 10th inning with a “walk off” base hit.

An Evening with the Bard

On July 14, about 60 alumni and friends gathered at Stan

Hywet Hall and Gardens for a box supper and the outdoor

performance of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. Cast

members included Jason Marr ’97, Brian Wilfong ’00 and Dr.

Douglas Hendel, professor of theatre at the College. It was a

wonderful evening and hopefully will be repeated in the sum-

mer of 2003.

Rides and More Rides

Our annual day at Cedar Point was July 20 and alumni, friends,

current and incoming students enjoyed a day of rides and

special fun.

Chautauqua on Lake Erie

Our traditional Lakeside Luncheon was held July 31 with Curt

Linke ’58 and Barbara (Branfield ’58) Caner in charge of the

arrangements. . . and purple and white balloons. Michael

De Matteis, director of sports information, spoke on the topic

The Eye of the Storm: Handling the Media Blitz during Mount

Union’s Football Championship Seasons. A family violin trio,

all under 13 years of age, provided beautiful pre-luncheon

music for the group.

Class Notes

Term Expiring 2004Robert L. Buchs ’54Tim Barnhouse ’64

Jill Connor ’87Connie (Snode ’69) Flynn

Douglas Hubert ’73Norma (Rowe ’65) Kitzmiller

Brittney Matejka ’99C. Reggie Thomas ’87

Term Expiring 2005Kathleen Butera ’86

Teresa Golden-Sims ’78Dan Griffith ’99

Kay (Norton ’70) HettlerRichard A. Jones ’42

Susan (Dugle ’68) MarchDave Mooney ’64

Jim Sturmi ’84

2001-2002 Alumni CouncilPresident

Nancy Ashcom ’69

Vice President

C. Reggie Thomas ’88

Treasurer

Susan (Dugle ’67) March

Secretary

Dorothy Davis ’62

Term Expiring 2003Nancy Ashcom ’69

Jane (Mackey ’55) BarrettLynn (Ermlich ’82) Francis

Alan Harold ’98Pat (McFarland ’71) KovachSusan (LaVeglia ’68) Martin

William M. McDevitt ’71Jennifer (Hardy ’87) Parker

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Class NotesClass Notes to be included in Issue I,2003 of Mount Union Magazine mustbe received before November 15, 2002.

Material for Class Notes is obtainedfrom the “Update” form at the end ofMount Union Magazine or online;news passed along from alumni to theAlumni Office, Advancement Officeand Annual Giving Office; andnewspaper articles. Notices sent by thePost Office are not printed in ClassNotes.

1934David L. Prosser resides at 800 S. 15th

St., #7432, Sebring, OH 44672-2089.

1938Dwight Ashbaugh resides at 616 ClineAve., #220, Mansfield, OH 44907.

1939Martha (Smith) Neff resides at 12082Moon Shell Dr., Cape Coral, FL 33991.

Esther (Herdle) and Paul Wells resideat 7 Garden Ct., Verona, PA 15147.

Jane (Drake) Woods resides at 6000Riverside Dr., #C321, Dublin, OH43017.

Charles and Mary Lou Young resideat 2971 Oakhill Ln., Mt. Dora, FL32757-9526.

1942George Cain, M.D., resides at 4903Brelsford Woods Dr., Westerville, OH43081.

Richard A. Jones resides at 1114Briarcliff, Alliance, OH 44601. His e-mail: RA_JONES@webtv.com.

W. Richard and Ruth Werner resideat 130 Llanfair Ln. N.W., NewPhiladelphia, OH 44663. Their email:wrwerner@aldelphia.net.

1943Curtis and Margaretta Coleman resideat 3045 Buena Vida Cir., Apt. 119-E,Las Cruces, NM 88011-9124.

1947Wilson B. Freshley resides at 4138Swanson Blvd., Apt. #115, Wooster,OH 44691.

James and Christine (Anderson) Hallsreside at 4664 Thrush Ct., Lebanon,OH 45036.

Ty (Lamke) and Jerry Webb reside at 7988S. Algonquian Ct., Aurora, CO 80016.Their email: tywebb75@hotmail.com.

1948Octave and Teresa Grecu reside at 634W. Vine St., Apt. #1, Alliance, OH44601.

1949Patricia (Foltz) Warren resides at2663-1 Wingate Way N.W., Canton,OH 44708.

1951Homer Lash resides at 17506 E.Cloudberry Dr., Parker, CO 80131.

James Williams resides at 2675Blenheim Ave., Alliance, OH 44601.His email: wci1@raex.com.

Elizabeth (Malicord) and FredrickZried reside at 17 Escondido Cir., 3238,Altamonte Springs, FL 32701.

1952Herbert Barry resides at 119 WestviewDr., Johnstown, OH 43031.

1953Eugene Allison resides at 2561Boundbrook Dr., Apt. 209, West PalmBeach, FL 33406-8646.

1954Eugene “Ged” and Janet Bryant’s canbe reached at P.O. Box 89, Jamestown,PA 16134. Their email: thebryants@nowonline.net.

1956Dolores (Smith) Taylor resides at 210Woodland Dr., Eustis, FL 32726-7805.

1959Bruce Feicht resides at 670 BSpringfield Rd., Columbiana, OH44408.

1960Robert Earnest and Carolyn Stewartwere married on June 19, 2002. Theyreside at 20425 Ivybridge Ct.,Montgomery Village, MD 20886.Robert is director of marketing anddevelopment for The Treatment andLearning Centers. Their email:cstewart-rearnest@msn.com. His e-mail: rearnest@ttlc.org.

Joan (Davis) Guylas resides at 5286 N.Via Velazquez, Tucson, AZ 85750.

Julianne (Sera) Klippert’s e-mail:hppybkr@earthlink.net.

Dale and Nancy Sanford reside at 565Highland Hills Dr., Apple Valley/Howard, OH 43028.

1962Helen “Joni” (Stewart) and Jerry Landonreside at 19 Crestwood Dr., Houston, TX77007. Their e-mail: jonil@attglobal.net.

Beverly (Brown) Nelson resides at5800 N.E. Center Commons Way, Apt.#443, Portland, OR 97213.

1965Barbara (Hughes) Fields resides at 113Russett Ln., Middletown, CT 06457.Barbara is a quality control assistantfor Eyelet Design, Inc. Her email:BarbaraJF99@aol.com.

Dr. Roger and Ruth Thomas reside at1143 Carlson, Ambridge, PA 15003.Their e-mail: thomasrnr@hotmail.com.

1966Lynn and Vicki (Eackles) Oehlingreside at 862 Wimbleton Dr., Raleigh,NC 27609. Lynn is retired from theNorth Carolina Department ofCorrections and Vicki is a musicteacher and vocal conductor forRavenscroft School. His email:oehling@earthlink.net. Her email:voehling@ravenscroft.org.

Marilyn (Hartman) Sutton resides at853 Tollis Pkwy., Broadview Heights,OH 44147-1834. She retired fromAmeritech in 1996 and earned amaster of arts degree in English fromCleveland State University in May2002. Her email: suttonmk@aol.com.

1967Martha (Horne) and Ed ’64 Hoagreside at 40 Lane 163 Crooked Lake,Angola, IN 46703. Ed works for ImcoRecycling Inc. His e-mail: ehoag@imcorecycling.com.

1968Rev. Kenneth and Martha (Shoe-maker ’65) Baillis reside at 637 SennDr., Akron, OH 44319. Kenneth isminister at the Hope UnitedMethodist Church.

Will Bowdish was named FinancialServices Advocate of the Year for theColumbus District by the SBAColumbus District Office of NationalCity. He is SBA program manager forNational City in Southern Ohio andKentucky.

Gary Lanzen’s e-mail: lanzen@core.com.

Jane (Fursey) and Carl ’67 Ralston resideat 106 Clear Sky Ct., Cary, NC 27513. Janeis a CPA and is a controller for KeystoneCorporation. Carl is a senior membercorporate technical staff for H-P. Heremail: janeralston@kscdevelop.com. Hisemail: carl.ralston@sas.com.

1969Jane Ann (Erich) and Patrick Kanereside at 16127 Kent Rd., Laurel, MD,20707.

A group of alumnae joined after Alumni Weekend for a little reunion of theirown at a cottage in Huron, OH. The “MUC-MATES-ALLIANCE” is pictured above.First row (l-r): Kaye (Hogg ’68) Chapman, Glen Shellhammer ’67, Marilyn(Hartman ’66) Sutton. Second row (l-r): Sue (Porter ’67) Shellhammer, Linda(Bellingham ’66) Allardyce, Bette (Bodley ’67) Chambless, Dr. Diane (Butler ’68)Moore. Not pictured: Beth (Johnson ’66) Walter, Anne (Wehner ’65) Saylor.

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Class Notes1970

Marilyn (Mitchell) Dankner resides at8043 Quarry Ridge Way, Bethesda,MD 20817.

Dr. Kathleen (Howe) and WalterNogay reside at 2417 Twelve Oaks Dr.,Hermitage, PA 16148. Kathleen isassistant superintendent for theSlippery Rock Area School District.Her e-mail: kherm1@hotmail.com andkathleen_nogay@slipperyrock.k12.pa.us.

1971Alan and Kathleen (Hunter ’69)Purdum reside at 128 Fairview Ave.,Cortland, OH 44410-1426. Alan is amusic specialist for Grand ValleySchools and was re-elected asrecording secretary of the AmericanOrff-Schulwerk Association of musicand movement education. Kathleenis a library clerk for the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library.Their e-mail: ADPurdum@aol.com.

Gregory Russell and Ellen Lemleyreside at 1205 Chimney Chase Dr.,Jonesboro, AR 72401. Gregory is anassociate professor and director of theprogram in criminology and Ellen isan assistant professor of criminology,both at Arkansas State University. Hise-mail: grussell@mail.astate.edu.

Mary Kay (Smith) Ziga resides at 5616Sage Hills Dr., Apt. #623, Charlotte,NC 28277. Mary is a senior designleader for Freeman White. Her email:mkziga@freemanwhite.com.

1973Gary Johnston and Karen Rose resideat 420 Darby’s Run, Bay Village, OH44140. Gary is vice president forAmerican Greetings Corporation.Karen is director, merchandiseroperations for American GreetingsCorporation. Their email: hatfact@attbi.com. His email: gary.johnston@americangreetings.com. Her email:karen.rose@amgreetings.com.

Patricia (Fagan) and Boyd Phelpsreside at 22311 Cimarron Pkwy., Katy,TX 77450. Patricia is a computerprogrammer for Chevron Texaco andBoyd is a sound technician for FullCircle Sound.

1974Rita (Schneider) Boucher can be reachedat P.O. Box 3094, 37 Chelsea Ct., Eagle, CO81631. She is the manager/accountant ofJewels By Shilpi, Inc. Her e-mail:rsboucher@aol.com.

Rudy Weidert resides at 300 Buell Rd.,Rochester, NY 14624. He is a partnerin RL Kistler Company. His email:rweidert.rkistler.com.

1975Rod and Brenda Doughty reside at 221Pine St., Punxsutawney, PA 15767-1928. Rod is a paramedic/chaplain forLifestat Ambulance Service. Brenda isa dietary aide for Mulberry Square.His email: doughtyr@adelphia.net.

Randall and Ann Marie Hunt resideat 840 Kintzwoods Dr., Alliance, OH44601. Randall is the director ofKrugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths andDougherty Co. LPA. He was elected tothe Pro Football Hall of Fame Boardof Directors and named ChairmanElect of Stark State College. Ann is aregistered nurse for the CantonCommunity Clinic. His email:rchunt@kwgd.com.

Tendekai Muzorewa resides at 2050 LouDr., Atlanta, GA 30013. He is an ITconsultant for Ten Consulting and is thefather of Leslie, 20, and Stacie, 17. His e-mail: ten_muzo@hotmail.com.

Scott Oelslager graduated fromCapital University Law School in May2002 with a juris doctor degree.

1976Carl Baughman resides at 3017 OleTowne Ln., Virginia Beach, VA 23452.

Daniel Buckel resides at 430 N.Prospect, Hartville, OH 44632. He isprincipal of Hartville ElementarySchool of Lake Local Schools. His e-mail: buckeldan@lake.stark.k12.oh.us.

Rick Pease resides at 124 31st St.,Newark, OH 43055. He is a specialeducation educator for Licking ValleySchools and was named BaseballCoach of the Year for the BuckeyeAthletic Conference. His e-mail:peaser@lickingvalley.k12.oh.us.

Dr. William Gregory and Rita Sawyerreside at 15630 Borgen Ct., Moorpark,CA 93021. William is the vicepresident for student affairs atCalifornia State University ChannelIslands, America’s and California’snewest state university. Rita is directorof enrollment services for WaldenUniversity. His e-mail: Greg.Sawyer@csuci.edu.

1977Mark Choppa’s e-mail: mchoppa@loislaw.com.

Julie (Zamagias) Clapper resides at2368 Ansley, Alliance, OH 44601. Here-mail: jaz@mail.cannet.com.

Michele (Charriere) and LloydForman reside at 8113 Whitting Dr.,Manassas, VA 20112. Michele is anEnglish as a second language (ESL)teacher for Prince William CountySchools and earned a master ofeducation degree with certification inESL from Marymount University.Lloyd is a project manager forTRW. They are the parents of Austin,10 and Jacob, 7. Their e-mail:Imforman@verizon.net.

Elaine Marie (Patterson) Leachresides at 2369 Joslyn Ln., Hudson,OH 44236. Elaine Marie is a fourthgrade teacher at Southeast LocalSchools. She is the mother of Adam,19, David, 13 and Catherine, 6. Heremail: mleach920@aol.com.

Robert “Bob” and Janet (Boynton’88) Machovec reside at 15355 W.River Rd., Columbia Station, OH44028. Bob is employed by theColumbia United Methodist Church.Their email: MachovecJr@aol.com.

1979Rev. John and Jill Beck were marriedJuly 27, 2002. They reside at 1949Crestview Dr., Orrville, OH 44667.John is the lead pastor for DayBreakCommunity Church. Jill is theassistant to the superintendent ofAshland City Schools. Their email:LifeCoachJABeck@aol.com. Hisemail: DayBreakChurch@aol.com.

Judy (Helman) and John Chester, Jr.,announce the birth of a daughter,Anna Caroline on October 19, 2001,who joins siblings Jack, 4 andElizabeth, 3. They reside at 4906Riverside Dr., Columbus, OH 43220.John is an attorney for Chester,Willcox & Saxbe LLP. Their email:JHChester@columbus.rr.com.

Michael and Lisa Greenfelder resideat 633 Church St. S.W., North Canton,OH 44720. Michael is a med clinicregistered nurse for C.S.S. Inc. andLisa is an accounts payable teamleader for C.S.S. Inc. Their email:mjgrn01@hotmail.com. His email:greenmic@ccsbehavioral.org. Heremail: greenlis@cssbehavioral.org.

Susan (Neff) Hamilton can be reached atP.O. Box 205, Twinsburg, OH 44087-0205.Her email: red86fiero@hotmail.com.

Lynne (Brunner) Hampu resides at4030 S. Union Ave., Alliance, OH44601.

Mary Ellen “Tia” (Hubert) Kovachresides at 2229 Smoky View Blvd.,Powell, OH 43065. She is anorthopedic manager for ArlingtonOrthopedics, Inc. She is the motherof John, 17, and Matthew, 15. Her e-mail: mkovach@columbus.rr.com.

Danette Reynolds-Gallaghar andRobert Gallaghar reside at Potter Rd.,Rowe, MA 01367. Robert is a radiationcontrol officer for the MassachusettsDepartment of Public Health. Theyare the parents of Maeve, 8, and Enid,4. Their e-mail: d_rey1@hotmail.com.

1981Timothy and Carol (Wainright ’80)Andy reside at 141 Irwin Ave.,Houston, PA 15342. Their email:t.candy@attbi.com.

Sue (Fleishman) and Mike Briggs, alongwith their children Kaitlyn, 11, and Sarah,10 reside at 167 Cackler Rd., Streetsboro,OH 44241. Sue is a math teacher anddepartment chair for Hudson CitySchools. She earned the National BoardCertified Teacher Award in November2001. Mike is an engineering labtechnician for Kichler Lighting. Her email:briggss@hudson.edu. His email: mbriggs@kichler.com.

Marilyn (Lewis) and James Mauckannounce the birth of a son, CameronJared, on May 7, 2002, who joinssiblings Jordan, 15, and Taryn, 10.Marilyn is a teacher for Orange CitySchools and James is a systems analystfor Progressive Insurance. They resideat 33605 Tallyho Ct., Solon, OH 44139.Their e-mail: lewismauck@aol.com.

Randal Smith resides at 668 CardinalLn., Lexington, KY 40503.

1982Tim Hartzell, CFA is managingdirector, portfolio management forWells Capital Management. His e-mail: hartzet@wellscap.com.

Debra (Skamer) Kingston resides at5710 Stratford Gardens Dr., SugarLand, TX 77479. Her e-mail:dkingston@houston.rr.com.

Nicholas and Gwendolyn Mamulareside at 12 Highland View Rd.,Carnegie, PA 15106. Nicholas is ownerof Expressions of Art and Gwendolynis a business development manager forCarnival Cruise Lines. They are theparents of Niko, 8. Their e-mail:expressionsnick@aol.com.

Lynne (Keener) and John McAbier resideat 4085 Bayview Cr., Newport, MI 48166.

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Class NotesLynne earned a master of arts degree fromthe University of Toledo. She is a schoolcounselor for Toledo Public Schools. Johnis a manager for Roadway Express. Theyare the parents of Jason, 17, and Katie, 15.Her email: lynnedemcabier@yahoo.com.

Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett was namedone of the 500 most influential womenin northeastern Ohio by Northern OhioLive Magazine. She is a psychologistand CEO of Rise, Sally, Rise, Inc. Here-mail: drbarnett@risesallyrise.com.

William Schumacher’s e-mail:bschumacher@unizan.com.

1983Dr. Eli Fisher and Dr. Doris Wossumreside at 318 W. Jefferson St., Pulaski, TN38478. His email: efisher@gbod.org.

Scott and Elizabeth Gill, along withtheir daughter, Jennifer, 13, reside at2060 Wyandotte Rd., Columbus, OH43212. Scott is a tax administrator forthe city of Upper Arlington. His email:sgill@ua-ohio.net.

Michael and Karen Parnell along withtheir children, Matthew, 15, Whitney,14, and Carmen, 12, reside at 1821Fairway Dr., Uniontown, OH 44685.Michael was promoted to generalmanager for Goodyear Tire & Rubber.Their email: maparn@aol.com.

Mary (Schroeder) and MikeSchlievert reside at 24139 James RidgeRd., Millbury, OH 43447. Mary is aspeech pathologist for Genoa AreaSchools and Mike is a materialsmanagement process expert forOwens Corning Parkway. They are theparents of Sam, 11, and Jane, 8. Theiremail: schlieverts@totalink.net.

1984Angelo Cruz resides at 2213 N.Keating Ave., Chicago, IL 60639.

Jim and Mendy Gotshall, along withtheir children Alysha, 12, Cody, 7, andMacy, 3, reside at 1275 Cheverton Ave.N.E., Louisville, OH 44641. Jim is atechnology coach for Canton SouthHigh School. His email: gotshall@cantonlocal.org.

Shelly “Marilyn Michelle” (Perkins)and Richard Shoemaker announce thebirth of a daughter, Caroline Michelle,on June 21, 2002, who joins siblings,Abigail, 8, and Emma, 4. They resideat 157 Wyckshire Dr., Pataskala, OH43062. Shelly is an elementary schoolteacher for St. Plus X School. Richardis a high school English teacher forHilliard City Schools.

Deanna Stickley-Miner and Ed Minerreside at 221 E. Gates St., Columbus,OH 43206. Deanna is director ofconnectional mission and justice forthe West Ohio Conference of theUnited Methodist Church. Ed ispastor of St. Paul United Church ofChrist. They are the parents of Allison,5, Sarah Kate, 5, and Luke, 2.

1985Michele (Samay) and Tim Cossannounce the adoption of a son and adaughter, Jonathan Michael and JamieElizabeth, who join sibling David, 2.

Joanna (Greene) and Bob Jones resideat 1121 Haymaker Rd., State College,PA 16801. Joanna is a senior researchengineer for Applied Research Lab ofPenn State University and Bob is aneducation coordinator for Mt. NittanyUnited Methodist Church. Their e-mail: tomotoh8r@hotmail.com orraj3@psu.edu.

Kuniko (Shiraishi) and MichaelKenna reside at 1-12-9 #301Takanodai, Nerima-ka, Tokyo 177-0033.

1986Michael and Candela Armstead resideat 1928 Sierra Dr., Raleigh, NC27603. Michael is a databaseadministrator for GlaxoSmithKline.He and Candela are the parents ofMychal, 18, and Christian, 11. Theire-mail: armsteadm@aol.com.

Kathleen Butera’s e-mail: kathleen.butera@yahoo.com.

Barbara Clinefelter’s e-mail: bcc@skidmorelaw.com.

Debbie (Hoefler) Gresick can be reachedat P.O. Box 4117, Youngstown, OH 44515.Her e-mail: FidelisCo@ameritech.net.

Paige Harker’s e-mail: paige.harker@verizon.net.

Joseph Hruby resides at 405 WindrushDr., Apt. #4, Hammond, LA 70403.Joseph is head strength andconditioning coach for SouthernLouisiana University. He earned amaster of science degree in exercisescience from Appalachian StateUniversity in 1998 and a master ofscience degree in sports managementfrom Louisiana State University in2001. His email: jhruby@selu.edu.

1987Kevin Connor and Robyn Foutty-Connor reside at 12431 Lake Vista Dr.,

Tomball, TX 77377. Kevin is a productmarketing manager for Hewlett-Packard. He and Robyn are theparents of Ethan, 1. Their e-mail:kevinandrobyn@sbcglobal.net.

Bob and Lisa DenBleyker announcethe birth of a son, Kevin Charles,on June 14, 2002, who joinssibling Timothy, 2. Bob is a seniorgeologist for Environmental WasteManagement Associates and Lisa is arecreational therapist for GardenTerrace Nursing Home. They resideat 5 North Pkwy., Wharton, NJ 07885.Their e-mail: bldenbl@optonline.net.

Bob and Cindy Klinar announce thebirth of a daughter, Hope Isabela, onMay 20, 2002, who joins siblingsJonah, 5 and Maxim, 3. They reside at19921 Fairmount Blvd., ShakerHeights, OH 44118. Bob is an assistantprincipal at Westlake High School.

Paul and Sandra Santiago reside at 108N.W. 77th Ave., Margate, FL 33063.Paul is director of sales and marketingfor First Mail Marketing and is amember of its board of directors.Sandra is an executive assistant forUnion Planters Bank. They are theparents of Alexandra, 7. His email:paul_santiago_49@hotmail.com andpauls@firstmailmarketing.com.

1988Dr. Heather Ackley’s email:hackley@apu.edu.

Chris Beckley resides at 3007 HickoryWoods Dr., #18, Roanoke, VA 24012.He is a store manager for Aaron Rents,Inc. and his store was recognized asone of the top five in the country for2001. He is the father of Noah, 3.

Heidi (Kauntz) and Robert Gillespiereside at 9600 Shaw Rd., Spencer, OH44275-9775. Heidi is vice president ofMarks Road Development Corp. andRobert is president of InvestmentProperty Management Co. They are theparents of Victoria, 9, and George, 1.Their e-mail: Sachsen_oh@yahoo.com.

Maria “Mimi” (Heggestad) and ScottMiller reside at 3149 Bay Meadows Cr.,Stow, OH 44224. Her email: mimi24@neo.rr.com.

Lisa (Hall) and Ned Portuneannounce the birth of a son, JackConrad, on February 19, 2002, whojoins siblings Grant, 7, and Erin, 3.Lisa is an independent consultant andNed is a senior technical lead for EDS.They reside at 10113 Colbourne Ct.,Loveland, OH 45140. Her e-mail:lisa@portune.com.

Mary Beth (Reighart) and David ’91Manns reside at 14920 Orrville St.,North Lawrence, OH 44666. Mary Bethis a teacher for Northwest Local Schoolsand David is vice president of PPC, Inc.They are the parents of Matthew, 7,Meredith, 4, and Morgan, 2. Their e-mail: marybethmanns@hotmail.com.

Crista (Wilson ’89) Sigrist, along with her two children reunited with classmateKaren (Butz ’89) Vendl and her family in June 2002 in Colorado Springs, CO.

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Class NotesDavid and Raynae Petty announce thebirth of a daughter, Magen, on April23, 2002. David is a social studiesteacher and basketball coach forCardinal Mooney High School. Theyreside at 474 Melbourne Ave.,Boardman, OH 44512.

C. Michelle (Breting) and David Pfeilreside at 904 Bel Air Dr. N.W., NorthCanton, OH 44720. Michelle is a loanprocessor/accounting and David isowner/operations manager, both forThe Mortgage Experts, Inc. They arethe parents of Catherine, 4, and Chase, 3.Their e-mail: michellebreting@yahoo.com.

1989Lisa (King) and Mark Boyce announce thebirth of a daughter, Alyssa Margaret, onJune 10, 2002. They reside at 1214 16th St.N.W., Canton, OH 44703. Her e-mail:lisak714@neo.rr.com.

Scott and Lorie Runkle announce thebirth of a son, Max Duran, onDecember 14, 2001, who joins siblingsLeah, 6, and Brent, 3. They reside at10323 Golden Ridge Dr., Wadsworth,OH 44281. Scott is an executiveadministrator for OEC Corporation.Their e-mail: srunkle@shoppec.com.

Craig and Kathy (Butz) Steeleannounce the birth of a son, Cooper,on January 22, 2002, who joins siblingBrittany, 11. They reside at 6577Linden Cr., Windsor, WI 53598. Theire-mail: steeleca@charter.net.

Joseph Stefanko resides at 301 FrebisAve., Columbus, OH 43206. He is a

training specialist for the FranklinCounty Board of MRDD. His e-mail:vvprodco@aol.com.

1990Jackie (Walley) and Kevin Arnold arethe parents of Aaron, 9, and Matthew,3. They reside at 6975 S.W. River Rd.,Hillsboro, OR 97123. Kevin is a projectmanager for American Tower. Theiremail: intro.rtwoboys@verizon.net.

Dr. Constance Chesner resides at325 Midland Pkwy., #517, Summer-ville, SC 29485. Constance is anobstetrician/gynecologist for Women’sHealth Partners.

Beth Ann (White) and Jeff Conleyannounce the birth of a daughter,Sarah Elizabeth, on May 3, 2002.Beth Ann is a teacher for PlainLocal Schools and Jeff is a self-employed magician and computerconsultant. They reside at 4637Grandview Ave. N.E., Canton, OH44705. Their e-mail: conleye@eagle4.stark.k12.oh.us.

Larry Gallina resides at 330 E. FultonSt., #A, Columbus, OH 43215. He is aresearch chemist for Barnebey andSutcliffe.

Katie (Kolke) and David Gillannounce the birth of a daughter,Molly Marie, on July 1, 2002. David isdirector of architecture for WeisMarkets, Inc. They reside at 418 GolfView Dr., Lewisburg, PA 17837.

Lynnita (Kaschak) and MichaelHimes announce the birth of a

daughter, Annabelle Morgan, onDecember 19, 2001. They reside at7445 S. Palmyra Rd., Canfield, OH44406. Lynnita is a branch managerfor Farmers National Bank. Michaelis a branch manager for AmericanGeneral Finance. Their email:mlhimes@msn.com.

Lori (McClamroch) Karasek was listedin the June 2002 edition of NorthernOhio Live Magazine as one ofnortheast Ohio’s most distinguishedwomen.

Scott Murdoch resides at 1120 S.Freedom, Alliance, OH 44601.

Joe and Debbie Palinkas reside at 938Elmwood Dr., Macedonia, OH 44056.Joe is employed by ICI Paints. Hisemail: joe_palinkas@ici.com.

Sara (Frischkorn) and AnthonySnyder announce the birth of a son,Frank Herbert, on August 3, 2002, whojoins siblings Emma, 4, and Truman,2. They reside at 2201 Waynesburg St.,Naperville, IL 60565. Sara is the cityeditor for The Naperville Sun.Anthony is the fraternal andcommunications manager forNational Fraternal Congress ofAmerica. Their email: Frischkorn68@yahoo.com.

1991Staci (Karcher) and Jeff Allgood resideat 2018 Gross Ave., Canton, OH 44714.Staci is an account examiner for theState of Ohio. Jeff is a self-employedchef and caterer.

John and Paula Bouloubasisannounce the birth of a son, AlexKannas, on March 21, 2002, who joinssibling Kasandra.

Yvonne (Brown) and Adam Brannreside at 639 Catalpa Dr., Maxwell AFB,AL 36113. Adam is deputy chief of thefaculty development department forthe United States Air Force. Her email:yvonnebr2@hotmail.com.

Megan (Michael) and Steve Fisherreside at 150 Hutchinson Dr., St.Clairsville, OH 43950. Megan is aSLD/DH teacher for ShadysideSchools and Steve is a registered nurseat Genesis Health Care-BethesdaHospital. They are the parents ofMichael, 5, and Gracie, 3. Their e-mail: 4fishers94@attbi.com. Her e-mail: SA_23@omalp1.moeresa.net.

Maureen (Tirella) and Peter Karlakreside at 42943 Sundance Sq.,Ashburn, VA 20148. Maureen works

for Deltek Systems Inc. Their e-mail:mgt91@aol.com.

Gayle (Hess) and Joseph Lodato resideat 4645 Twin Pines Dr., Knoxville, TN37921. Gayle is a clinical social workerat Helen Ross McNabb Center-Children and Youth Program. Josephis in his first year of law school at theUniversity of Tennessee. Their email:smokeylaw@comcast.net.

Susan (Hill) and Craig Mamoneannounce the birth of twin boys,Marco and Micah, on June 18, 2002,who join siblings Marissa, 6, Chase, 4,and Alexa, 2. Craig is a qualityassurance engineer for MedradIncorporated. His email: cmamone@medrad.com.

Rob and Diana Mitchell reside at 101Benedum Pl., Cary, NC 27511. Rob isa quality control manager for Kodakand Diana is a marketing manager forCommunity Hospice. Their e-mail:mitchellrd@netscape.net. His e-mail:mitchelr@qualexphoto.com.

Pamela (Weaver) and Terin Mitterlingannounce the birth of a son, CadenKurt, on December 6, 2001, who joinssibling Mikayla, 2. They reside at 322Heritage Ave., Canal Fulton, OH44614. Pamela is a multisystemictherapy program supervisor for CrisisIntervention Center of Stark County,Inc. and Terin is a truck driver forTMC Trucking. Their e-mail:PamnTerin@msn.com. Her e-mail:PamM@cicstark.org.

1992Kevin Bailey resides at 1438 W. CliftonBlvd., Lakewood, OH 44107.

Matthew and Stephanie Jewett resideat 17606 S.E. 19th St., Vancouver, WA98683. Matthew is president ofIdeaCommon, Inc. and Stephanie is asenior business analyst for CredenceSystems. Their e-mail: mattj@jewettfamily.org. His e-mail: mattj@ideacommon.biz.

Craig Paul’s e-mail: capPittsboro@earthlink.net.

Jamie and Shelly Schaeffer reside atP.O. Box 599, Lumber City, GA 31549.Jamie is an instructor for East CentralTechnology College. Their e-mail:jschaeffer@ectcollege.org.

Pam Spangler resides at 1213 IdahoRd., Youngstown, OH 44515.

Jennifer (Portaro) and Steven Speerannounce the birth of a son, AlexanderThomas, on July 5, 2002, who joins

Brian ’93 and Amy (Kirchmeyer ’92) Friedmann and their daughter Samanthatraveled to Chicago in July to reconnect with classmate Michelle (Strainer ’93)Rollins and her son Ian.

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Class Notessibling Paxton, 3. They reside at 34999Summer Hill Dr., Avon, OH 44011.Jennifer is vice president/graphicdesigner and Steven is president/Internet developer, both for UniversalPromotions, Inc. Their e-mail:Jspeer@upohio.com.

Robert Vesely resides at 4314 DresslerRd. N.W., Canton, OH 44718. He is afinancial advisor for ThriventFinancial.

Tammy (Rogers) and Pablo ’95Wenhame reside at 4317 OakwoodAve., Cincinnati, OH 45236. Tammy isthe art director/public affairs specialistfor Hamilton County EnvironmentalServices. She received the Ohio,Kentucky, Indiana Regional Council ofGovernments OKI in Motion Award forher contribution to the planning,production, and art direction ofthe 2001 Clean Air-a-Thon 5K Run/Walk for air quality. Their e-mail:bagera1@hotmail.com. Her e-mail:tammy.wenhame@hamilton-co.org.

1993Lisa Chamberlin’s e-mail: chamberlinl@salemhosp.com.

Tom Daily resides at 545 Pepperwood,Brunswick, OH 44212. He is a CPAfor Ciulla, Smith and Dale. His email:tdaily2952@aol.com.

Christine Ess and Timothy Cananwere married on May 4, 2002. Penny(Hubbard) Faist served as matron ofhonor. They reside at 118 Van BurenAve., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.Christine is a supervisor for VictoriaInsurance Group. Timothy works inquality assurance for America’s BestMedical Equipment. Their email:cmess5@msn.com.

Charity (Crinnion) Jenkins’s e-mail:mandcj1@zoominternet.net.

Susan (Miller) and Brad Kane resideat 705 McDonald St., Lakeland, FL33803. Susan is coordinator of athletichealth care and a faculty member inthe athletic training educationprogram at Florida Southern College.Brad is a research associate at theUniversity of South Florida. Her e-mail: skane@flsouthern.edu.

Scott Kaser’s e-mail: combatatc@wmconnect.com.

Rachel (Stotsenburg) and John ’94Roncone announce the birth of adaughter, Lauren Alexia, on February28, 2002. They reside at 10983Thoresby Cr. N.W., Uniontown, OH44685.

Michele (Shifflet) and Timothy Rosewere married July 13, 2002. They resideat 37 Atkins St., Glouster, OH 45732.Michele earned a master’s degree inMay 2001 from Marygrove College andis an elementary music teacher forTrimble Local Schools. Timothy is anelementary art teacher for SouthernLocal Schools Perry County. Theiremail: TL_sshifflet@seovec.org.

Chuck and Jodi Schmidt announcethe birth of a son, Jackson Thomas, onJune 29, 2002, who joins siblingWilliam, 2. They reside at 1468 BruceRd., Macedonia, OH 44056. Theiremail: 2337cs@msn.com.

Daniel and Connie Sommers reside at107 Willard Ave., Bedford, OH 44146.Daniel is the band director forCardinal Local Schools and Connie isthe band director for Buckeye LocalSchools. They are the parents ofJoshua, 1. Their e-mail: Somtrpt@aol.com.

Feiloakitau Kaho Tevi (Fuji) and EleniLeveni announce the birth of Taka’iFonua Mahu Sioeli Tevi, on March 23,2001. Feiloakitau is executive secretaryfor the World Council of Churches.Their e-mail: fkt@wcc-coe.org.

1994Karen (Segedi) and David Cheezanreside at 214 Trefoil Ct., Winchester, VA22602. They are the parents of Michael,1. Their e-mail: ksegedi@hotmail.com.

Janet Dauber resides at 1014 PrinceSt., #5, Alexandria, VA 22314. She is agraphic designer/web developer forSAIC. Her e-mail: jdauber1@att.net.

Paul and Carolyn (Jeffers) Hansfordannounce the birth of a son, Paul D.III, on December 12, 2001, who joinssiblings Rebekah, 3, and Hannah, 5.They reside at 3056 Dorf Dr., Dayton,OH 45418. Paul is a senior consultantat Simplesoft Solutions, Inc.

Jeffery Howard resides at 4817Lexington Ridge Dr., Medina, OH44256. He is the national salesmanager for H & S Tool, Inc. His e-mail: Jeff@HandStool.net.

Matt and Renee (Clark) LaFountainannounce the birth of a son, ChristianMatthew, on March 27, 2002. Matt ismanager of Hill, Barth and King andRenee is an HR generalist for FedExCustom Critical. Their e-mail:cr_lafo@yahoo.com. His e-mail:mlafountain@hbkcpa.com.

Kimberly (Spangler) and John McGeereside at 129 Timber Trail Dr.,

Lebanon, TN 37090. Kimberly is aCEO for Tri State Billing Solutions.John is a sales executive for McGee’sCorvette Connection. They are theparents of Connor, 1. Their email:kdmcgee@juno.com.

Brian and Laurie Reali announce thebirth of a daughter, Maura Eileen, onJune 9, 2002, who joins sibling Brendan,1. Brian is the deputy law director forthe City of Stow and Laurie is a medicallab technician for Summa HealthSystem. They reside at 3853 Lake RunBlvd., Stow, OH 44224. Their e-mail:godomes@core.com.

Brett Stalnaker’s e-mail: b_stalnaker@hotmail.com.

Jeremy and Jacqueline Tierminiannounce the birth of a daughter,Francesca Marie, on July 28, 2002, whojoins sibling Calogero, 2. They resideat 6 Wood St., Canandaigua, NY14424. Jeremy is a certified athletictrainer/instructor of physical edu-cation for Finger Lakes CommunityCollege. He is pursuing a master’sdegree at the United States SportsAcademy in Daphne, AL. His email:tiermij@flcc.edu.

1995Amity (Packard) and Nate Arnoldannounce the birth of a son, TristenPhillip, on April 19, 2002, who joins siblingJacob, 3. They reside at 7444 Co. Rd. 40,Mt. Gilead, OH 43338. Amity receivedher master’s degree in advanced physicianassistant studies from the Arizona Schoolof Health Science. Their email:arnold@rebird.net.

James and Kristin Capel announce thebirth of a daughter, Paige Michaela, onJune 16, 2002. James is a fifth gradescience teacher for Mentor Schools andwas the 2002 Lubrizol Science Teacherof the Year. Kristin is a third gradeteacher for Mentor Schools. Theiremail: capel@mentorschools.org.

Daniel and Beth Catlos announce thebirth of a daughter, Rebecca Grace, onJuly 20, 2002, who joins sibling Abigail,1. They reside at 2815 E. MiddletownRd., Poland, OH 44514. Daniel is aclaims representative for GrangeInsurance. Beth is a clinical dieticianfor Shepherd of the Valley. His email:CatlosD@GrangeInsurance.com.

Julia Coriale resides at 849 Nevin St.,Akron, OH 44301. She is a case managerfor Community Support Services. Heremail: Juliasue72@msn.com.

Megan (Draudt) and Jerad Harperreside at 316 W. 7th St., Mankato, MN

56001. Jerad is a captain in the U.S.Army.

Stacy (Betts) and Douglas ’93 Jeffriesreside at 201 E. 11th St., Dover, OH44622.

Jim Krapenc resides at 555 Asylum St.,#411, Hartford, CT 06105. He is a housemanager for Hartford Stage Company.His e-mail: krapenc@hotmail.com.

Melani (Leja) and David Lyonannounce the birth of a son, JoshuaHenry, on December 1, 2001. Melaniearned a master of education degreefrom George Mason University. Davidis supervisor of the regional specialeducation program for Prince WilliamCounty Schools. They reside at 11914Woodland View Dr., Fredericksburg,VA 22407.

Mallory Muffet resides at 26080 LytleRd., Quaker City, OH 43773.

Melanie Murray resides at 2241 N. Wayne,#1, Chicago, IL 60614. She is a seniortechnical recruiter for ComputerConsultants of America, Inc. Her email:Mdm_3@yahoo.com and mmurray@computer-consultants.com.

Carolyn (Mann) and Mark Newkirkannounce the birth of a daughter, JuliaGrace, on April 10, 2002. Carolyn is aproduct information specialist forGlaxoSmithKline and Mark is a seniorpharmacy network compliancerepresentative for Merck-Medco.They reside at 714 Crystal Dr.,Pittsburgh, PA 15228. Their e-mail:newk17@juno.com.

Melissa Osborn resides at 4104 SloanSq. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30329. She is anInternal Medicine Hospitalist atCrawford Long Hospital of EmoryHospital. Her email: melissaosborn@ohiostatebuckeyes.com.

Michelle Robbins and Billy Snookwere married on January 27, 2002.Michelle is a copy editor for theWapakoneta Daily News and musicdirector at Westview United MethodistChurch. Billy is a foreman at Frost &Co., Inc. They are the parents ofJazmine, 5, and Tesla, 3. Their e-mail:michelle_in_wapak@yahoo.com. Here-mail: msnook@wapakwdn.com.

Beth (Wilson) and Kurt Shoemakerreside at 207 S. Melville St., Rensselaer,IN 47978.

Chris Snyder and Samantha Fortner resideat 6733 Ascot Dr., Antioch, TN 37013. Chrisis the assistant general manager of NashvilleSounds Baseball. His e-mail: chrissnyder@nashvillesounds.com.

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Class NotesJamie Turley’s e-mail: james.turley@us.army.mil.

Mark and Gina (DeGenova) Vancereside at 7188 Thorncliffe Blvd.,Parma, OH 44134-5365. Their e-mail:vancem1@yahoo.com.

1996John Annoni resides at 155 Hunt ClubDr., Apt. 2D, Akron, OH 44321.

Gina Dominick is the tourismmanager for the Canton/Stark CountyConvention and Visitors’ Bureau.

Lance Green resides at 1898 CarolineAve., Norton, OH 44203. His e-mail:lancegreen@yahoo.com.

Andrew Huffman is the manager ofKintana. His e-mail: ahuffman@kintana.com.

Phillip Johnson and Kimberly Coliganwere married on October 13, 2001.Phillip is a counselor in the field ofdrug and alcohol counseling andearned a master of arts degree inpsychology with honors. Kimberly isa teacher at St. James School. Their e-mail: butterfly8@attbi.com.

Maria (Kapostasy) and Tim Millerannounce the birth of a daughter,Elizabeth Christine, on June 10, 2002.They reside at 301 Chatham Dr.,Aurora, OH 44202. Maria is aconference manager for GIE Media.Their email: tmkmiller@netzero.net.Her email: mmiller@giemedia.com.

Christopher and Angie Pack weremarried November 17, 2001. Twenty-one Mount Union alumni attended thewedding. The wedding party includedJulie (Dowler ’92) Starr, Eric Biggs,Brad Harbison, David McCowin andJamey Snodgrass. They reside at 115Locust Dr., Barnesville, OH 43713.Christopher is a political science teacherat Barnesville High School. Angie is asecond grade teacher at BarnesvilleElementary School. Their email:ba_bb@omalp1.omeresa.net.

Brian and Geri (Martin) Penkowskireside at 7917 Glen Arbo Ct., Mentor,OH 44060.

Molly (Draeger) and Matthew Jonesreside at 3234 Cherie Cir., CuyahogaFalls, OH 44223

Jennifer (Baker) and Ryan Kikoannounce the birth of a daughter,Isabella Tess, on July 12, 2002, whojoins sibling Abigail, 1. Jennifer is anindependent contractor and Ryan is aweb developer for Certified AngusBeef, LLC. They reside at 1052 N.Smyser Rd., Wooster, OH 44691. Theire-mail: kikos@sssnet.com. Her e-mail:info@jenniferkiko.com. His e-mail:rkiko@certifiedangusbeef.com.

Robert and Jennifer Krupka reside at4156 W. 217th St., Fairview Park, OH44126. Robert is a data supportspecialist for Allegiance Telecom Inc.and Jennifer is a teacher for AvonVillage Schools. Their e-mail:robert.krupka@algx.com.

Nathan Moyer resides at 626 Erin Dr.,Oxford, OH 45056. His e-mail:moyerna@yahoo.com.

Judson Roszman can be reached atsection 4877, P.O. Box 025339, Miami,FL 33102.

Beth Sanderbeck resides at 1132 QuailRoost, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Her e-mail: bsanderbeck@hotmail.com.

Heather (Armstrong) and Brian ’94Saus announce the birth of a daughter,Logann Elisabeth, on May 2, 2002,who joins sibling Jake, 2. Heather isan employment specialist at Children’sHospital Medical Center of Akron andBrian is a fundraising consultant forVarsity Gold, Inc. They reside at 162Westover Dr., Akron, OH 44313.

Jamie Shaw resides at 13817 RoyalBlvd., Garfield Heights, OH 44125. Heis a sixth grade mathematics teacherfor Garfield Heights City Schools andPraxis III assessor of entry yearteachers in Ohio for the Departmentof Education. His email: jdshaw_419@msn.com and jdshaw@garfield-heights.k12.oh.us.

Michael Wenderfer resides at 7343-209 Ridgepoint Dr., Cincinnati, OH45230. He is a sales coordinator forHertz Equipment Rental.

Sarah (Kisher) and Chad ’97 Wyckoffannounce the birth of a son, AndrewDavid, on May 21, 2002. They resideat 510 W. Schultz Ave., Dalton, OH44618. Their email: chadandsarah@bright.net.

Rev. Michael T. Zell resides at 5588Bridgetown Rd., #9, Cincinnati, OH

45248. He is a chaplain for the armyreserves. His e-mail: znobleman@aol.comand michael.t.zell@us.army.mil.

Mindy (Holl) and Todd ’97 Zufraannounce the birth of a daughter,Lauren Elizabeth, on May 14, 2002,who joins sibling Kyle, 3. Mindy is ateacher for the Barberton City Schools.Todd is a sales manager for PremiumTransportation Staffing. Her email:mzufra@Barberton.summit.k12.oh.us.Their email: mmzufra@prodigy.net.

1997William Angione resides at 4522Middlebranch Rd., Canton, OH44705. He is a production planner forFreshmark Foods. His e-mail:billz19@yahoo.com.

Stacy Benson resides at 6708 NimishillenChurch St., Louisville, OH 44641. Her e-mail: bensonstacy@hotmail.com.

Erin (Foresta) and William Borchert’98 reside at 895 Cherry Ln., SevenHills, OH 44131. Erin works forB o e h r i n g e r - I n g e l h e i nPharmaceuticals.

Dr. Joseph Colla earned a medicaldegree from Case Western ReserveUniversity Medical School. He will beattending a residency in emergencymedicine in Cincinnati, OH. His e-mail: joecolla@aol.com.

Amy (Thompson) and Derrick Copeannounce the birth of a son, JoshuaDaniel, on July 11, 2001. Her email:amycope36@aol.com.

Scott Crabiel resides at 7 Mayfield,Akron OH 44313.

Kimberly (Neumeyer) and James Ellisannounce the birth of a son, JamisonRussell, on April 2, 2002. They resideat 10861 Withington Ave. N.W.,Uniontown, OH 44685. Their e-mail:jimkimellis@aol.com.

Brian Flinn resides at 1511 First St.,Apt. #11, Charleston, IL 61920. He isan assistant football coach for EasternIllinois University. His e-mail:cftwokay@hotmail.com.

Lisa (Keeney) and Joseph ’99 Galloreside at 70 Keeney Rd., Finleyville, PA15332.

Denise (Jenkins) and Tyler Hudakannounce the birth of a daughter,Nadya Paige, on May 15, 2002, whojoins sibling Calista, 3. Denise isassociate editor of The Suburbanite.They reside at 618 Dennison Ave.,Akron, OH 44312. Their e-mail:djhudak75@yahoo.com.

Erika Pribanic-Smith has published achapter entitled “Sensationalism andTabloidism” in the textbook AmericanJournalism: History, Principles,Practices. She and her husband, Jason,reside at 351 Vineyard Dr., Apt. 301,Broadview Heights, OH 44147.

Robert Roll’s e-mail: shadwell_7@yahoo.com.

Andrea Slaina resides at 122 VoluisaAve., Oakwood, OH 45409. She is anassociate marketing manager –account specific marketing – newproduct development for MeadWestvaco. Her e-mail: als3@meadwestvaco.com.

Jason and Jennifer Weigand reside at4591 Country Ln., Wooster, OH44691. Jason is the controller for ThePrairie Lane Corporation. Their e-mail: taxman@sssnet.com.

1998Chuck Buhekcer resides at 131 EssexSt., Apt. 34, Salem, MA 01970. His e-mail: cbuhecker@mailcity.com.

Madelyn (Green) and WilliamColberg reside at 17201 WoodburyAve., Cleveland, OH 44135. Madelynis a market research analyst for Baker& Hostetler. Their e-mail: mec0718@aol.com. Her e-mail: mcolberg@bakerlaw.com.

Jamie Corder resides at 2153Shortcreek Dr., Hillard, OH 43026.Her email: Jamie.corder@ssa.gov.

Todd and Amanda (Gilak ’00)Dunmire reside at 2908 Wexford Blvd.,Stow, OH 44224.

Beth (Adrian) and Scott Egan weremarried on July 27, 2002. NumerousMount Union alumni reunited for theceremony and reception. The coupleresides at 324 Buckingham Dr.,Aurora, OH 44202. Her email:beth@bethnscott.com.

Jamie (Triplett) and Scott ’99 Endsleyreside at 196 Benedict Ave., Norwalk, OH44857. Their email: TrpEnds@aol.com.

Jennifer (Holliday) Fouty resides at1647 Moreland Dr., Steubenville, OH43952.

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Class NotesJulianne Hadyk and John Dalton weremarried on July 13, 2002. They resideat 4010 Wyndham Ridge Dr., Apt. # 102,Stow, OH 44224. Julianne is a biologyand chemistry teacher for StreetsboroCity Schools. John is a hydraulicstechnician for Robbins Company.

Jay and Rachel (Garnes ’00) Haysreside at 1457 Robinwood Rd., Alliance,OH 44601. Jay is a program officer atKent State University East Liverpoolcampus and Rachel is an administratorat Twin Pines Retreat Care Center. Hise-mail: jhays@eliv.kent.edu.

Brian Heddleston and Maria Bajuswere married on November 24, 2001.They reside at 4144 Davis Ave.,Munhall, PA 15120. Their e-mail:bheddles@adelphia.net.

Shannon (Souza) and Scott Jermainwere married on June 3, 2002.

Heather (Weseloh) and Jeffrey Lee resideat 1442 Urban Dr., Columbus, OH 43229.Their email: jjlee@raex.com.

Mindy (Rohr) and Scott ’96 Leniganreside at 4503 Baunach St. N.W., Canton,OH 44708. Mindy is the director of thechildren’s department at North BranchLibrary of the Stark County DistrictLibrary and Scott is the health inspectorand a registered sanitarian for the StarkCounty Health Department. Their e-mail:mlenigan@raex.com.

Alfred Melillo resides at 3350 St.Andrews Dr., Parma, OH 44134. He isa physician assistant for IndependenceUrgent Care/Internal Medicine.

Carrie Myers resides at 2574Sweetbriar Rd., Sophia, NC 27350. Sheis a program director for KeyauweeProgram Center. His e-mail: strawhat10@hotmail.com.

Amy Nogay and R.J. Van Almen weremarried on May 26, 2002. Amy is a salescoordinator for Playhouse Publishing.Their e-mail: amy1476@hotmail.com.

Jeannie Robinson resides at 2755Windsor Dr., #207, Lisle, IL 60532.Her e-mail: jeannie76@yahoo.com.

Brian Ruwadi works for McKinsey & Co.His e-mail: ruwadibd@hotmail.com andbrian_ruwadi@mckinsey.com.

Stacy (Akins) Whitlatch resides at 937Brandon, Apt. #3, Norfolk, VA 23517.Her e-mail: stacywhit@hotmail.com.

Carrie Williams and Nathan Bushwere married on May 18, 2002. Theyreside at 18 Blackfoot Tr., Malvern, OH44644. Carrie is a health club directorand personal trainer at Hall of Fame

Fitness Center. Nathan is a graphicdesigner for Gallery Studio. Their e-mail: cw9@prodigy.net.

1999Dr. Amy Cecere resides at 60 B AtlanticOak Cr., St. Augustine, FL 32080. Shereceived her doctoral degree inphysical therapy from the Universityof St. Augustine for Health Sciences.

Scott Crim resides at 4186 AmericanaDr., Apt. # 301, Stow, OH 44224. Scottis a company manager, actor andteacher for The Illusion FactoryChildren’s Theatre. His email:scrimscott@netscape.net.

Sean Curran resides at 9244 PrestwickGreen Dr., Columbus, OH 43240-2147.

Mara (Dornbrook) Fojas resides at255 S. 17th St., Columbus, OH 43205.Her e-mail: lafeministe@hotmail.com.

Dan and Sarah Griffith reside at 211Woodrow St., North Canton, OH44720. Dan is an associate for Black,McCusky, Souers & Arbaugh. Hisemail: Dgriffith@bmsa.com.

Corey Hannah and Allison Joel weremarried on May 25, 2002. Corey is anassistant athletic trainer and instructor atLynchburg College and Allison is abiometrics coordinator at CentraHealth.They reside at 70 Buckhead Rd., #304,Lynchburg, VA 24502. Their e-mail:hannah@lynchburg.edu.

Linda (Spangler) and Fredrick Hayes IIIreside at 1145 Midway St. N.W.,Uniontown, OH 44685. Linda is a six sigmablack belt for GE Consumer Finance. Theire-mail: uberkitten@aol.com. Her e-mail:linda.hayes3@gecapital.com.

Jillian Henkle resides at 3486 Bent TreeLn., Apt. 318, Stow, OH 44224.

Becky Hoffman resides at 4718 WaterfordCir., Stow, OH 44224. She is a merchandiseplanning administrator for Jo Ann Stores.Her e-mail: hoffmarj@earthlink.net.

Bryan Jones resides at 589 Iverson Way,Galloway, OH 43119. He is a customer

service representative for Merc Medco.His e-mail: jones82176@yahoo.com.

Louis Loh resides at 131 11th St. N.E.,Apt. 2, Washington, D.C. 20002. Heworks for Radio Free Asia. His e-mail:LouisLoh@rfa.org.

David and Kelly (Bonnell ’96)MacDonald reside at 3081 ColumbusPike, Delaware, OH 43015. Davidearned a master of divinity degreefrom the Methodist TheologicalSchool in Ohio, where he was chosenby the Class of 2002 to give thebaccalaureate sermon. Their e-mail:macdonde@yahoo.com.

Dr. Michelle Miller resides at 8547Whitmer Ave. N.E., North Canton, OH44721. She earned a doctor of physicaltherapy degree and a manual therapycertification from the University of St.Augustine for Health Sciences. She is aphysical therapist at Aultman West. Here-mail: millerdptmtc@aol.com.

Michelle Neel resides at 5459 CoachmanRd., Apt. J, Columbus, OH 43220. Here-mail: neelmicl@hotmail.com.

Amber Nile and Brett Hartman resideat 520 Knower St., Toledo, OH 43609.

Russell “B.J.” Payne and LaurenAhrens were married on April 13,2002. B.J. is employed by the WorldWrestling Federation and Laurenworks for Jungle Jims. They reside inLouisville, KY.

Kimberly Wervey and RyanCernansky were married on June 8,2002. The wedding party includedBrian Wervey ’97, Jennifer (Louden)Burkett, Jami Moser, Brent Stehlik,Adam Gesacion, John Stack and ScottSabin ’00. They reside at 8729Schubert Ave., Alliance, OH 44601.Kim graduated from Case WesternReserve University in January 2002with a master’s degree in socialadministration. She is an outpatienttherapist at the Child and AdolescentService Center. Ryan is a middleschool teacher and basketball coachfor the Marlington School District.

Donny Ray Williams, Jr. resides at1108 4th St. N.E., Washington D.C.20002. He is on the professionalstaff for the U.S. Senate Committeeon Government Affairs-ChairmanLieberman. His email: donny_williams@govt-aff.senate.gov.

Leannah Willman resides at 60 S.Maryland Ave., Youngstown, OH44509.

2000Jamie and Ashley (Poush ’99) Bente resideat 604 12th St., Farmington, MN 55024.Jamie is a social studies instructor atRichfield Senior High School. Their e-mail: bente95@yahoo.com.

Brian Burkhart resides at 4819Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22205.He received his master of arts degreefrom Kent State University. Brian is ateacher at Park View High School. Hisemail: bpburkha@kent.edu.

Jami Carl and Glenn Teets weremarried on August 5, 2001. Theyreside at 20778 Sligo Rd., Freeport, OH43937. Jami is a caseworker forGuernsey Co. Children’s Services.Glenn is a chef for the CambridgeCountry Club. Their email: lufnoops@hotmail.com.

Judy (Maendel) and Jerry Day resideat 5660 Forward Ave., Apt. #206,Pittsburgh, PA 15217.

Alisha Eberhard resides at 8313 N.W.142nd St., Miami Lakes, FL 33016. She isdirector of the YWCA of Greater Miami.Her e-mail: eberhaam@aol.com.

Andrea Erb resides at 4524 AlleghenyRd., Erie, PA 16509. Andrea is a secondyear student at Lake Erie College ofOsteopathic Medicine. Her email:erb_andrea@hotmail.com.

Todd Frank resides at 9830 Reeder Ave.,Louisville, OH 44641. He is a staffaccountant for Smith Barta & Company.His email: todd@smithbarta.com.

Rebecca Gable resides at 6750 JuniataPl., Pittsburgh, PA 15208. Rebecca isa physical therapist for Centers ForRehab Services. Her email: RGABLE78@yahoo.com.

Jason Glagola resides at 13991 StoneyCreek Dr., North Royalton, OH 44133.He is a third year medical student atthe Ohio University College ofOsteopathic Medicine. His e-mail:JasonGlagola@hotmail.com.

Gregg Herron resides at 9973 DarrowPark Dr., #111C, Twinsburg, OH

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Class Notes44087. He is an accountant for Nestle.His email herrong@uakron.edu.

Jenn Holbrook and Greg Skouby weremarried on November 17, 2002 inWorthington, OH. The wedding partyincluded Marie Novotny ’01, StaceyHodkey, Chris Brecht, and EricKochendoerfer. They reside at 1542Rush Rd., Wickliffe, OH 44092. Jennis a childcare provider and Greg is vicepresident of technology for SitesNow.Her e-mail: holbrojk@hotmail.com.His e-mail: gskouby@sitesnow.com.

Bradley Huntsman and Jamie Gembarwere married on May 13, 2002. Bradleyattends the Pittsburgh Institute ofMortuary Science and Jamie is a signand graphics coordinator for Dick’sSporting Goods Corporate Head-quarters. They reside at 2360 Concord,Aliquippa, PA 15001-2326.

Janine Hampu resides at 242Edgewood Dr., Berea, OH 44017. Here-mail: janinehampu@yahoo.com.

Cari (Readinger) and Ronald Henegarreside at 13903 E. Bend Dr.,Strongsville, OH 44136. Her e-mail:chenegar@gundarena.com.

T.J. Horwood resides at 119 Mohler Ct.N.W., Apt. #1, North Canton, OH44720-2783. He is the outreachprogram coordinator, research andevaluation for the Kent StateUniversity – Stark Campus’s Office ofCorporate and Community Services.His e-mail: tjhorwood@yahoo.comand thorwood@stark.kent.edu.

Laura Janus resides at 2940 Foster Dr.,Warren, OH 44483. She is a kindergartenteacher at Warren City Schools. Her email:LJANUS111@aol.com.

Kelly (Nolan) and Mark JoDonannounce the birth of a son, AidanDaniel, in August 2002. They reside at765 B Doty Dr., Wadsworth, OH 44281.Kelly is a Green Local Schools unionrepresentative and a fifth grade teacherfor Green Local Schools, Smithville.She is pursuing a master of teaching andlearning degree. Mark is a sales managerfor Clinton Aluminum & Steel.

Toma Mancuso resides at 18428 NewellRd., Shaker Heights, OH 44122. He isa production supervisor for Coca Cola.His email: mancuso3tnc@aol.com.

Molly (Mehling) and Justin Walley ’01reside at 626 Erin Dr., Oxford, OH 45056.Molly’s email: mehlinmg@muohio.edu.

Sandra Mickholtzick’s e-mail:sandymick@hotmail.com.

Molly Poff resides at 3816 CheyenneRd., Gurnee, IL 60031. She isemployed at the School of St. Mary.Her e-mail: mapoff1977@yahoo.com.

Marla Presley resides at 517 Bear RunDr., Pittsburgh, PA 15237.

Rie Takeuchi de Monge and Marco VinicioMonge Carella announce the birth of adaughter, Erin, on January 18, 2002. BothRie and Marco Vinicio are restaurantowners. They can be reached at P.O. Box398-2010, Zapote, San Jose, Costa Rica.Their e-mail: rieft@hotmail.com andviniciorie@racsa.co.cr.

2001Jennifer (Farmer) Baum can bereached at P.O. Box 84, Beloit, OH44609. She is an educational aide forSebring Local Schools. Her e-mail:baumjenn@hotmail.com.

Matthew Benson and Amy Paumierwere married on June 22, 2002.Matthew is employed at BattershellFarms and Amy is a licensed practicalnurse at Mercy Medical Center.

Ryan Calcei resides at 1523 Elm GroveAve., Akron, OH 44312. He is anaccount manager at ComDoc. His e-mail: calceird@hotmail.com andrcalcei@comdocinc.com.

Jamie (Virden) and Shaun Clementsreside at 2060 Tiburon Ln.,Melbourne, FL 32940.

Stacy (Sheldon) Conner resides at 16 D,Kingsbridge Pl., Chesapeke, VA 23322.

Matt Crysler is an informationtechnology consultant for TekSystems.His e-mail: mcrysler02@hotmail.com.

Joseph Ellis resides at 10070 RochesterRd., Minerva, OH 44657. He is directorof bands for Brown Local Schools. Hise-mail: josephellis@juno.com andmalvernband@yahoo.com.

Rebecca Feciuch and Michael White weremarried on June 22, 2002. Rebecca is agraduate assistant at Case Western ReserveUniversity and Michael is a kindergartenteacher for Orange City Schools. Theyreside at 3215 Roundwood Rd., HuntingValley, OH 44022.

Elissa Good resides at 1657 OakOrchard Rd., Albion, NY 14411. Heremail: thebaba@rochester.rr.com.

Nick Goshe resides at 3415Mountview Ave., Alliance, OH 44601.

Flavil Hampsten resides at 1734Wrangler Ct., Henderson, NV 89014.Flavil is a corporate marketing managerfor Mandalay Sports Entertainment.His e-mail: fhampsten@lv51.com.

Erin Hood resides at 1438 Golden GateBlvd., Suite A206, Mayfield Heights, OH44124. She is a technical administratorfor Sherwin Williams Automotive. Here-mail: erin.e.hood@sherwin.com.

Randy Kempton resides at 135 E. CookRd., Mansfield, OH 44907. He is aneighth grade English teacher forLoudonville/Perrysville School District.

Ryan Miller’s email: ryanmisty@spil.net.

Amanda Myers was designated “MollyMarine” and promoted duringgraduation ceremonies at Marine CorpsRecruit Depot, Parris Island, SC. She wasselected by the members of her platoonfor displaying the highest degree of espritde corps, cooperation and enthusiasmduring her training cycle.

Nicholas Occhionero resides at 5627Cumberland, Garfield Heights, OH44125. He is an estimator/projectmanager for Century Contractors, Inc.His e-mail: NickOcchionero@msn.com.

Bryan Stevens resides at 2135Stonehenge Cir., Akron, OH 44319.

Rick Swigert resides at 3000Northwood Dr., #1118, Winston-Salem, NC 27106. He is a tournamentassistant/installation for Salem SportsSigns. His e-mail: swigeref@aol.comand rswigert@sportsigns.com.

Samantha Wahl resides at 2625Jonathan Park Way, Reynoldsburg,OH 43068. She is an auditor for Ernst& Young. Samantha recentlygraduated with a master of sciencedegree in accounting from theUniversity of Notre Dame. Her email:Samantha.Wahl.@ey.com.

Jennifer Weingart resides at 435 LakeviewDr., Apt. 205, Alliance, OH 44601. She is asportswriter for the Salem News. Her e-mail: snsports@neo.rr.com.

Erica Williamson and Greg Walker ’99were married on June 22, 2002 atMount Union’s Dewald Chapel.Vanessa Campbell was maid of honorand Michele (Wade) Lecker was abridesmaid. Groomsmen includedBill Braunlich ’98 and Carl Davis.

They reside at 847 Basswood Ave.,Canal Fulton, OH 44614. Erica is achoir teacher for Perry Local Schools.Greg is a biology teacher andwrestling/track coach for James A.Garfield Local Schools.

Allison Young resides at 5569 TurtleStation Way, Westerville, OH 43081.Allison is a music teacher for The WelshHills School. Her e-mail: ayoung@laca.org.

Eric Yukich resides at 2643-1 KinlinwoodCt. N.W., Canton, OH 44708. Eric is amaterial planner/operations & logisticsfor The Little Tikes Company a Divisionof Newell Rubbermaid. His e-mail:ericyukich@msn.com and eric.yukich@littletikes.com.

Allison Zupan resides at 14217 HastingsCt., Strongsville, OH 44136. She is a salesand marketing representative for CertifiedPayroll Service, Inc. Her e-mail: mountgirl1@excite.com and allisonz@certifiedpayroll.com.

2002Jennifer Cancio resides at 2812 CordryCt., Boulder, CO 80303.

A. Yvette Clayton and Kris Rickertwere married on June 22, 2002. Theycan be reached at P.O. Box 181,Stoneboro, PA 16153. Their email:rickert@certainty.net.

Josh Cochran resides at 26700Loganberry Dr., Richmond Heights,OH 44143. He is a credit managementassociate for Key Bank. His e-mail:jscochran14@yahoo.com and Josh_Cochran@keybank.com.

Jennifer Cybulski resides at 14 S. MainSt., Unit A, Norwood, NY 13668. Sheis a research assistant for Merwin RuralServices Institute. Her e-mail:loudmouth911@hotmail.com andcybulsjm@potsdam.edu.

Krista Davis resides at 12511 CliftonBlvd., Apt. 10 D, Lakewood, OH 44107.Her e-mail: kdavis1917@yahoo.com.

Brian Harpster resides at 5595 Bay HillDr., Canfield, OH 44406. His e-mail:BPHarpster@msn.com.

Nia Jackson resides at 4450 PitchpineW., #30, Ypsilanti, MI 48197.

John Muirhead-Gould resides at 4005Silver Springs Ln., Columbus, OH 43230.He is an open systems analyst 2 for BankOne. His e-mail: muirhejs@insight.rr.com.

Rosemarie Ousley resides at 102Camden Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216. Sheis a development associate for PlannedParenthood. Her email: ousley_r@yahoo.com.38

Class NotesMary Peters resides at 3611 N.W. 21st

St., Coconut Creek, FL 33066

Sara Phelps resides at 509 Zorn Ln.,Mayfield Village, OH 44143. She is aK.E.E.P. teacher for Mayfield City Schools.Her e-mail: saraphelps02@yahoo.com.

Brian Philpot resides at 5627Cumberland Dr., Garfield Heights, OH44125. He is a programmer/analystfor National Interstate Insurance. Hise-mail: philpobm@yahoo.com.

Dave and Susan Baker Ross reside at1930 13th St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH44223. Dave is manager of A Wing &A Prayer Gifts and Susan is an assistantprosecutor for Summit County. Theyare the parents of Alex, 10, and Kevin,5. Their e-mail: LegLegal@aol.com.His e-mail: WingPray@aol.com.

Brian Rutherford resides at 4005 SilverSprings Ln., Columbus, OH 43230.

FriendsDavid and Sharon Maul reside at 5006Cloudberry Pass, New Albany, OH43054.

DEATHS1906

Alice (Martin) Weise has died.

1924Nora (Peoples) Chambers of Spring,TX died July 11, 2002. She was precededin death by her husband, Fred.

1926Mary Welch, 98, of East Liverpool, OHdied June 3, 2002. She was a member ofDelta Delta Delta and graduated fromWashington School for Secretaries. Sheserved with the defense department formany years in Washington, D.C. andabroad. She was preceded in death by asister, Anna Welch ’23.

1929Helen (Parsons) Davis of Rootstown,OH died May 31, 2002. She was a 75-year member of Alpha Chi Omega.She was preceded in death by herhusband, Ward and is survived by twodaughters, Dorothy ’62, and Betty ’65.

1931Ruth (Garwood) Moore of Cincinnati,OH died September 4, 2000.

1932Howard W. Swank died February 16,2002.

1933Frances D. Miller, 91, of Braden, FLdied August 16, 2002. She was amember of Delta Delta Delta andearned a master’s degree in Latin andEnglish at the University of Michigan.She taught second and third grades andLatin and English in both Rocky Riverand Alliance. Frances also worked inthe office of Dr. I.W. Kinsey, anoptometrist in Alliance.

Eleanor (Jarman) Wible, 91, of Westlake,OH died July 23, 2002. She was a memberof Alpha Xi Delta. She was preceded indeath by her husband, J. Richard ’32, anda daughter, Mary Lynne Shay. She issurvived by a son, Richard.

1934Roxie (Siegenthaler) Briggs ofBaldwinsville, NY died July 26, 2002.She is survived by her husband, Arnold.

Laura (Carson) Lyons died June 20,2002.

1935Margaret (Wharton) Gunning, 92, ofHudson, OH died May 2, 2002. Sheearned a bachelor’s degree fromMuskingum College and a master’sdegree from Kent State University. Shewas an elementary school teacherbefore retiring in 1974 as principalof Trenton Avenue School inUhrichsville, OH. She is survived byher husband, Noble, and a son Lyle.

1937Herbert Cassidy, Jr., 86, of VirginiaBeach, VA died May 16, 2002. He wasa member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon andjoined the U.S. Navy and graduatedfrom the Naval Academy. He retiredfrom the Navy in 1969. He is survivedby his wife, Joan; two daughters,Maureen (Cassidy ’67) Gillmer andDr. Kathleen (Cassidy ’69)Bojanowski; a son, Michael; and twosons-in-law, Charles Gillmer ’65 andChester Bojanowski ’68.

1938Dr. Thomas K. Ellis has died.

1940Francis Henry, 86, of Alliance, OH diedMay 28, 2002. He served as president ofMount Union Bank and helped form the

merger of the bank and Canton National,forming United Bank. He is survived by adaughter, Tracy (Henry ’63) Arrington; ason, Francis; and a sister, Patricia (Henry’48) Felgar. He was preceded in death byhis first wife, Ruth (Traphagen ’38); hissecond wife, June (Thomas ’40); and threesisters, Helen (Henry ’32) Laugacher,Florence (Henry ’35) Schory, and Joan(Henry ’48) Lewis.

1944Marjorie (Banks) Rickard, 80, ofAlliance, OH died June 16, 2002. Shewas a member of Alpha Xi Delta andPanhellenic Council. She is survivedby two daughters, Linda Montgomeryand Susan Shuster. She was precededin death by her husband, Kenneth.

1946Isabel (Jones) Howell, 77, of Sebing,OH died June 28, 2002. She was ateacher at Liberty Elementary Schoolin Alliance, OH and a member ofAlpha Xi Delta and Mount UnionWomen. She is survived by threesons, Donald, Thomas and Capt.David; and two brothers, RichardJones ’42 and Robert Jones ’47. Shewas preceded in death by her husband,Lt. Col. Donald.

Charles Rogers died July 16, 2002. Hewas a veteran of World War II andattended Ohio University and Texas A& M. He built and owned RoadhouseCharly restaurant in Alliance, OH. Heis survived by his wife, Helen; a son,Charles, Jr.; two daughters, Kim TroyReagan and Danielle (Rogers ’91)Heather.

1947Sal Russo, of Williamsburgh, VA, diedApril 14, 2002. He was a veteran ofWorld War II, serving in the Navy. Hewas a member of Alpha Tau Omegaand the football team. He workedmany years in the oil business, owningPhillip 66 Jobbership and serving asdirector of real estate for Merit OilCorp. He is survived by his wife,Patricia; two daughters, PamelaSellarole and Rachel Ferry; and twosons, Thomas and Richard.

1950Jeanne Wallace of St. Abrams, VT diedon February 2, 2002.

1951Robert Carter of Bemidji, MN andSurprize, AR died on May 15, 2002. Hewas preceded in death by his wife, Joan.

1953Rev. Lewis H. Thompson ofMiddletown, OH died on April 27,2002. He earned his master of divinitydegree from United TheologicalSeminary and served 38 years as anordained Methodist minister in theWest Ohio Conference. He is survivedby his wife, Urith Ellen (Linnard ’56);and two daughters, Beth Greider andBonny Titus.

1954John V. Whitacre, 69, of Mandeville,LA died August 11, 2002. He issurvived by his wife, Ann; four sons,John, Victor, Michael and Scott; andthree daughters, Shari Adair, SueBroussard and Lori Shaw.

Lamont Miller has died.

1959John Spees of Canton, OH died July14, 2002.

FriendsDavid Clegg, 55, of North Canton, OHdied June 5, 2002. A graduate of theUniversity of Akron, he was a teacherat Alliance High School and HooverHigh School and coached track, crosscountry and swimming. He issurvived by his wife, Judith (Hales’62); a son, Robert; and two daughters,Heather Corey, and Katie.

Betty Fair died on January 29, 2002.

Arthur Postel, 80, of Canton, OH diedJune 24, 2002. He retired in 1985 asvice president of Shafer Mechanicaland was a veteran of World War II,serving in the U.S. Navy. He issurvived by his wife, Norma (Corey’48); and two daughters, Veronica andCaroline Carpenter.

Roy Smail, 91, of Thornton, CO diedMay 12, 2002.

Donald Spencer died on February 3,2002. He is survived by his wife,Eleanor (Bonnie Lodwick ’67).

Fred L. Tabacchi died August 28, 2002.He served as president and chiefoperating office of the HooverCompany and on the Board ofTrustees of Mount Union College. Heis survived by his wife, Laura; a son,Larry; and two daughters, Terri Leggand Loretta Johndrow.

Robert Vail of Canton, OH died in1990.

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Milestones

In the autumn of 1932, the first a capella choir was organized as a part of the

activities at Mount Union. Performing musical presentations on campus and

also in the general Ohio and Eastern Pennsylvania areas, the choir soon be-

came a permanent addition to the Mount Union community. In 1949, Prof.

Cecil Stewart became the conductor of the choir and soon changed the name

to the Mount Union Choir.

It wasn’t long until the choir began to flourish. Beginning in 1949, the choir

toured annually, appearing in major cities of the East and Middle West, per-

forming in the New England States, middle Atlantic States, Washington, D.C.,

and many others. The choir also performed radio and television services for

the National Vesper and the National Radio Pulpit. In 1961, a 30-day concert

tour took the choir to seven European countries. During the summer of 1966,

thirty-seven concerts were given in 14 countries, including Japan, Taiwan, Hong

Kong, Malaysia, India, the Middle East countries, Turkey and Greece during

the choir’s 48-day global tour.

Today, the Mount Union Choir is under the direction of Dr. Scott Dorsey. With

five choirs and approximately 200 students involved in the choral program there

is continual growth. The choir is preparing to release their third CD in the fall,

which will include current and remastered releases. The Mount Union choir

will also continue their annual touring trips. This year they will visit Washing-

ton, D.C. and Pittsburgh, PA.

Champions of Music

Written by Lyndsie Henderson, a senior mass media major from Carrollton, OH

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