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The Crown Jewel "There is always one moment when the door opens and lets the future in," said British novelist Grahm Greene. For Mercyhurst students, that moment began on September 30 with the dedication of the Carolyn Herrmann Union.

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Chairman of the Board of Trustees James A. Zurn President / Publisher Dr. William P. Garvey Senior Assistant to the President Mary Daly '66

FEATURES

Mercyhurdtd "Third Spring" Continued Mercyhurst's Board of Trustees approved a plan to create a new college division with campuses in Erie, North East and Corry.

Contributors Mary Benson Gary Bukowski 73 Dorothy DiSanti Rich Forsgren '84 Dan Langan '91 Pat Liebel '53 Karen McGuire '92 Tim Moriarty Times Publishing Co. Editor Kimberly Dillon Designer TypoGraphic Systems, Erie, PA Printing Seneca Printing, Oil City, PA Alumni Board President Lance J. Lavrinc '83, Pittsburgh, PA (412) 242-9344 Vice President Thomas P. Richter 73, Erie, PA (814) 833-4206 Secretary Joan P. (Kostolansky) Evans '60, Erie, PA (814) 838-8333 Members to 1990 Joan P. (Kostolansky) Evans '60 Lance J. Lavrinc '83 Thomas P. Richter 73 Members to 1991 Alice Feehey Crotty '49 Sally E. (Carlow) Kohler '51 Vivetta Petronio '58 Anthony J. Quint 78 James Sabol 70 Matthew Whelan '86 John Wiecek '88 Members to 1992 Sr. Rebecca Burke '84 Diane Erzen '89 Michael Malpiedi '81 Jeanne Maley Pfadt '42

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One religious group unknowingly has provided answers and inspiration for many people seeking meaning in today's troubled times the Amish.

Beverly David-Migliaccio She's black, she's beautiful and she lives in a wheelchair. But Beverly Davis-Migliaccio is living a normal life. Well, as normal as a family of 30 brothers and sisters can get.

About the Cover The new student union completes a $10 million program of renovation and development that reflects the dignity, class and style that typifies Sr. Carolyn Herrmann's and Dr. William P. Garvey's years as head of this institution. It is an edifice that Mercyhurst founder Mother Borgia Egan would be proud of.
Cover photo by Rich Forsgren '84.

Mercyhurst Magazine is published three times a year by Mercyhurst College. The magazine is published by the Office of External Affairs, Mercyhurst College, Glenwood Hills, Erie, PA 16546.

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acquiring the seminary was the $1,500,000 purchase price plus the cost of repairs. To the rescue came the North East Chamber of Commerce and the Redemptorist Fathers. The Fathers agreed to a 10-year purchase plan and the chamber pledged $500,000 for repairs and development of the campus. "I saw this project as a tremendous challenge from the beginning," said Robert Miller, owner of Better Baked Foods of North East,

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t was a dilemma. For each of the last five years, the college has been at, or near, capacity enrollment for traditional students. However, the college had to continue some growth in order to generate additional funds to continue the dramatic improvements of the 80s. Moreover, the college wished to expand its market commitment to a largely unserved population in the Erie area those who wished oneand two-year programs rather than the traditional four-year degree programs. Mercyhurst President Dr. William P. Garvey found the solution a new college division that could increase the post-secondary participation rate of Erie County and Northwest

Pennsylvania high school graduates. On Jan. 23, Mercyhurst's Board of Trustees approved a plan to create such a division with campuses in Erie, Corry and North East. With sites already operational in Erie and Corry for eight years, as part of the Mercyhurst College Career Institute (MCCI) program, the only new factor in the equation was the proposed North East site. The idea of locating a campus in North East was based on the availability of the old St. Mary's Seminary, which consisted of five beautiful buildings on 84-acres. A campus with the appearances of a New England prep school, St. Mary's was an ideal location for residential programming. The major stumbling block in

who led the chamber effort and donated $50,000. "I was surprised and pleased by the cooperation, vitality and support of the North East community. I think it's a tribute to the citizens and community leaders of North East who have been so cohesive and supportive of this venture." "The Redemptorist Fathers who owned St. Mary's Seminary couldn't have wished for anything better. The Fathers, who occupied St. Mary's for 110 years, had wanted to see a Catholic institution carry on their educational and religious mission," said Ronald Lajohn, partner in Prozan Johnson Lajohn Realtor, the firm who represented the Redemptorist Fathers in the sale of the North East property. "This ending to the story is the best
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they could have hoped for." Mercyhurst officials estimate the enrollment potential at 600 students for the three sites phased-in over a five-year period. "Not all, but a significant proportion of these students would probably be interested in pursuing a four-year degree at Mercyhurst," Garvey said. The new division will be named the McAuley Division in honor of Mother Catherine McAuley, the foundress of the Sisters of Mercy. The division, will offer one-year certificate and two-year associate degree programs in areas of occupational training. Students in the associate degree program will complete their first year at one of the three branches and their second year at Mercyhurst's main campus. Mercyhurst expects to eventually offer both years of the associate degree at the North East and Corry campuses. Mercyhurst faculty and administrators also think it's a great idea. "It positions Mercyhurst as a forerunner of what is happening today. It's great to be a part of it," said Dr. Robert Cisek, associate dean for non-traditional programs. Janet Price, president of the College Senate, commented, "I think the McAuley Division plan has been extremely well thought out. The projections are very realistic because the information from which it is based is solid." "It's a great opportunity for people who want a higher education, but may be afraid to tackle it on a full, four-year basis," remarked John Donnelly Jr., director of developmental services. "If our business and marketing plans for this venture are as realistic as we think, a junior collegelike division should succeed in providing a much needed service to northwestern Pennsylvania, as well as raising the level of quality students at Mercyhurst's main campus." Each of the three campuses will have its own identity and social focus. Because it has the necessary housing and recreational facilities, the North East campus will be the only residential unit and will specialize in culinary

programs and foundation students (those in need of remediation). The Corry campus will have a program with a technical and industrial orientation, and St. Mark Center will continue to focus on federal manpower and police training grants. "In the tradition of Mother McAuley, the division will open the

door to further training for those in this area who have not had that opportunity," Garvey stated. "This ambitious undertaking marks another energizing development designed to aid the community at Mercyhurst and promises for the 90s the kind of excitement we experienced in the 80s."

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Lanahan to Head McAuley Division Admissions

How do you coordinate a division located on three different campuses? "With good communication," says Jim Lanahan, the new director of admissions and activities of the new McAuley Division and acting director of MCCI. Lanahan may be a new face to some, but his roots to Mercyhurst go back a long way. When the college was going coeducational in 1970, Jim was the director of admissions and financial aid and was largely responsible for increasing the enrollment at Mercyhurst from 626 to 1,200 over seven years. "Dr. Garvey and I worked well together back in those days and I'm sure we will again," Jim says. "When I see how the college has grown, I feel like I helped plant the seeds, and now I'm watching them come to fruition. I hope to do the same thing with the new McAuley Division." Before returning to Mercyhurst, Lanahan was the director of admissions at Salem Community College for seven years and has just completed seven years as president of U. S. Wellness in Cherry Hill, NJ. "I returned to Mercyhurst because I naturally lean toward education and have worked in the field for over 25 years. When I worked at a medical school that was split between three campuses, I coordinated that transition for them. So, there is nothing new in what I will be doing for the McAuley Division, but it will be a challenge to bring it about." However, Jim adds, "it will happen."

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DAVID: The World I Want To Know
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David, the 17-year-old son of an Amish dairy farmer, resides in a large Amish settlement in rural Pennsylvania. He laughs when he recalls the number of times an automobile carrying curious English tourists pulls alongside his father's farm and asks the whereabouts of Amish. "You're looking at one," he chuckles. But rather than engage in any kind of protracted conversation with the tourists, David often directs them to tourist spots in the nearby towns where Amish-baked goods, furniture and quilts are in abundance. Besides, any type of intimate conversation with the English is frowned upon by his father, who always seems to be casting a wary eye nearby. David only needs to glance over his shoulder to the imposing figure of his father in the adjacent pasture. The expression on his father's face is proof enough to David that his conversation with the visitors should be polite, but brief. David clearly resembles his father in physical appearance. He is strapping, about 6 feet tall, large by Amish standards. He is blond and suntanned. And he is confident too confident according to his father. "Don't talk long to the English," his father often cautions. "If you do, word will get out and we'll be answering curious questions all day. The farm work won't get done and the bishop might hear that we're getting a bit too cozy with the English." David has an even more selfish reason for limiting his contacts this bright summer day with visitors. It's mid-day and David knows that he must finish his daily chores if he is to be allowed to play softball in an organized league that evening. Playing in the softball league and participating in any "organized" sport activity concerns his father. He knows that organized sports are also competitive and competition is a word that is not part of the Amish vocabulary. Competition is too closely associated with English society, and it is this very society that must be kept at a distance. "Be not of this world," David is often admonished by his father. His father fears that David is enticed too much now by distractions of the outside society. David is engaged in a period that many Amish

parents are all too aware of. The Amish use a German or Dutch word for it: roomspringa, which means "running around." David, who has not joined Church yet, is clearly content to be in this developmental stage of Amish life. Although he cannot afford to purchase an automobile, his Amish friend, also age 17, owns a rusty, high mileage Chevy Citation. David's parents would never permit him to purchase a car it is the most dreaded and feared symbol of English or Yankee society. His friend's parents, also Old Order Amish, have given their tacit permission to their son to purchase the Citation, but he must give up the car and his worldly possessions when he is baptized and officially joins Church. It will be these "wheels" that will transport David and three other Amish friends to the site of this evening's softball game. And, after the game, it's very likely that those same wheels will direct David and his friends to a rendezvous point on a seldom traveled dirt road deep in the secluded and safe haven of the sprawling Amish valley. Here David and his followers will sneak some beer, and if good fortune smiles upon them, they will be joined by several English girls and a shy Amish teenager. The trio of females showed up last week and there is every reason to expect them to rendezvous again late this evening. That appeals to David very much. The Amish female, named Sarah, has caught David's eye. Despite her quiet demeanor, David senses a rebellious nature about her. She too is searching experimenting, if only for a short time, with the outside world. She is, according to David, "quite beautiful." Like David, she too has blond hair. Her eyes are coal black his steely blue. David wonders what she would look like without her bonnet or prayer cap. Sarah wears the typical Amish dress consisting of a lined, fitted bodice, full sleeves, a full skirt pleated at center back and front and the lepli, a pleated tab of fabric sewn into the back waist seam of the dress. She also wears a traditional white prayer cap pinned to her pulled-back hair with straight pins and secured under her chin with ties. Her mother made most of the clothing with material purchased from the Spector

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David is engaged in a period that many Amish parents are all too aware of. The Amish use a German or Dutch word for it: roomspringa^ which means "running around,"
store in town, a chain which sells mainly to the Amish. Sarah's only break this day from her traditional Amish garb is her shoes. They are Avia sneakers. David chuckles when he thinks about that. Sarah probably leaves home with traditional Amish shoes; while in the car she changes into her Avia's. That, and being somewhere unbeknown to her parents, are Sarah's means of expressing her independence or roomspringa at this tender age. David hopes he has enough courage this evening to ask Sarah out. He knows courting Sarah in the usual way is difficult. He first met Sarah several months back at a Sunday "singin" a traditional Sunday night gathering spot for Amish teenagers at the site of a church service. It is usually clean, wholesome fun combined with Bible reading and some Dutch or German songs. Sarah lives in an Amish community about three miles away from David's home a bit too far for David to ask to borrow the courting buggy without raising unnecessary suspicions. The only practical way to visit Sarah on her farm is for David to visit his cousin's farm which is only a short distance from Sarah's home. David knows that his uncle is looking for extra help this summer to harvest hay. Perhaps if things work out tonight,... who knows? David's father knows nothing about Sarah, nor the meeting place after the softball game. He knows David plays softball and that he usually stops for ice cream and soft drinks after the game. And he knows that David is usually home around 10 o'clock on the night of a game. That is all he cares to know about David's nocturnal activities. "I know David is a good boy and that he never has been in trouble. That is all I need to know right now," his father remarks. He strongly wishes and, indeed, prays each night that David will announce his intentions to join Church, but he knows that David is not ready. For when and if he joins Church, David must give up all his worldly possessions. Once he joins Church and is baptized, there is no turning back. And since almost 75 percent of Amish teenagers eventually do join the Church, David's father is not overly worried. "We have raised him in a Christian way and we are confident he will join when he is ready. For me to force David to join is not right nor our way. We might get into an argument and that is not our way." Being pacifists the Amish go to incredible lengths to avoid confrontations of any sort, especially with members of their family. For now, David's father is a concerned parent, but confident of his son. "Maybe tonight or tomorrow, or next week, David will announce to his father or the bishop of the local church district that he wishes to be baptized and formally join the Church. But for now to project one's feelings is tampering with the future and only God has the right to do that," his father reflects. Right now, it is best to let David alone to allow him the freedom and liberty to engage in "roomspringa" or running around. With that, David's father briefly glances over to his oldest son who has finished repairing the door to the barn where two horses, three goats and six rabbits reside. The door quickly glides over its run and David disappears inside to begin the afternoon "feed" of the animals. His father gingerly moves to another area of the nearby pasture to begin some temporary repairs on a rusty hay loader, a piece of equipment that his father gave him 18 years ago when he purchased his farm. Someday he hopes to give the same equipment to David, if David joins Church, marries and decides to farm. Dairy farming has been the traditional farm occupation of most Amish, but with rising costs of production and less return on investment, less than half of Amish today dairy farm. Many have taken to occupations outside the home to supplement their meager incomes. As the hot afternoon sun begins to wane, David's father suddenly glances up to see a flat-back buggy pulled by a Morgan trotter clatter down the unpaved road in front of their home. The driver raises his hand to wave and David's father returns the greeting. It's more than just a friendly gesture. It's an acknowledgment of brotherhood between Amish and a constant reminder of the Amish struggle to remain peaceful and true to their beliefs.

Timothy Moriarty is an assistant professor of communication at Mercyhurst. Called the "Professor of the Amish," he is one of the few persons outside the Amish faith who has successfully penetrated into Amish society through hundreds of contacts and interviews with members. The story is excerpted from his book Dove at my Window: A Look Inside Amish Society.

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By Mary Benson

The Migliaccio's

Although lymphangioma has snatched away the use of everything but her head and arm, Beverly accomplishes more than other students her age. It's that determination that's a source of inspiration for everyone she meets.
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Thirteen-year-old Billy. Blind and deaf. "During your times of trial and suffering . . . Eighteen-month-old Laura. Down's syndrome. " . . . when you see only one set of footprints... Twenty-three-year-old Beverly. Lymphangioma. Use of only head and left arm. " . . . it was then that I carried you." The unknown author of "Footprints" might well have visited Kathie (Kaufmann '65) and Bob Migliaccio of Cony, Pennsylvania. With the help of their seven biological children, they "carry" 28 adopted children including Billy, Laura and Beverly all in the same house, all with special needs. On a wall over the four picnic tables in the family dining room are plaques in various sizes and colors that feature Kathie Migliaccio's favorite verse, "Footprints." Reflect-

ing on its message and the "supermom" status that has been publicized in two national publications and on the Donahue television show, Kathie says: "I want to show you can take kids who are not blood children. You can love them. They don't have to be white, normal children. They can be family." Beverly, a senior communications major at Mercyhurst College, is among the oldest adopted members of the Migliaccio family still at home. She, too, sees in "Footprints" the handiwork of Kathie and Bob. "They're unselfish, caring people. I could never imagine doing what they're doing myself," says Beverly, a South Carolina native who was adopted by the Migliaccios six years ago. The unimaginable, at least initially to Beverly Davis-Migliaccio and any first-time visitor to their home, are 17 bedrooms and six bathrooms. Housework means 18 loads of laundry per day. Meals include 10 pounds of spaghetti or
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sometimes 50 hamburgers. Neither can the Migliaccios imagine doing what Beverly does. Lymphangioma has attacked her lymphatic system since she was born, prompting her biological parents to give her up. Benign tumors for which the disease is known have snatched away her use of everything but her head and left arm. Wheelchairbound since age 10, she's had one arm amputated and endured countless operations, including skin grafts. That Beverly has lived to age 23 has stymied the Migliaccios and physicians. Lymphangioma typically affects only one part of a person's body and halts after puberty. In Beverly's case, the disease has continued to spread everywhere. Despite the insidious nature of her ailment, Beverly anticipates graduation from Mercyhurst in May 1991. Her goal: a job in public relations or a related field. Arms resting on a wooden, desklike board made especially by Bob Migliaccio for her motorized wheelchair, Beverly says simply, "I've always been determined." That determination and the mutual respect felt when the Migliaccios and Beverly met in South Carolina six years ago brought them together. Beverly lived in two foster homes until being adopted by the Migliaccios at age 17. "Beverly is my rock," 46-year-old Kathie says, looking at Beverly across the kitchen crowded with dishes, kids and 10-pound boxes of spaghetti noodles. Her eyes resting on Beverly, whose upper torso is held in place by a brace, Kathie adds: "When I look at what she accomplishes, that's what gives me the strength to carry on every day." For Kathie Migliaccio, daily life means knocking on 17 bedroom doors before the sun rises on the split-level home on Sixth Street in Cony. After setting out about 10 bowls of cereal, she begins the first load of laundry for the day. Older children, including Beverly, feed the younger, dependent ones, like Laura, one-and-a-half, and Ashley, two-anda-half years old with Down's syndrome. After buses have come and taken away eight of the kids who are

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mainstreamed in area schools, Kathie and Bob begin bathing the children who remain at home. The adopted children: Ranging in age from two-and-ahalf to 24, all have disabilities, including cerebral palsy and mental retardation. Most have been adopted privately and are cared for with monthly government support checks. Some, like 13-year-old Denny, come from tragic backgrounds. Autistic, Denny's biological mother beat him and killed his twin sister. Four other children adopted by the Migliaccios since 1970 have either married or moved. The biological, or as the Migliaccios say, "homemade" children, range in age from 8 to 23; All but three Migliaccio children live at home now. None have disabilities, but they know nothing more than a life of caring for others with handicaps. Of their brood, Kathie says: "When Bob and I first got married, I wanted 10 kids and he wanted four." Adds Bob: "We compromised on 31." Since Beverly first enrolled at Mercyhurst's Cony Center in 1987, officials have improved handicap accessibility to school facilities. The main building at the Corry Center still is not accessible, but others on the main campus where Beverly takes most of her classes now, offer easier access. A $75,000 access ramp has been installed at Old Main on Mercyhurst's main campus, and an existing ramp at Baldwin Hall was improved

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Michael is severely and profoundly retarded.' Or another time the teacher talked about trainable mentally retarded. I understand what they're saying because I can relate to it." Another bonus academically is having more than 30 brothers and sisters, who, Beverly says, have individual talents. "If you're not good at something, chances are someone else is," Beverly says, enjoying the effect her words have on Migliaccio children listening to the conversation. "It gives me more access to things. You can get mad at 10 people a day and still have someone like you." Mercyhurst's Wise has come to know Beverly's humor in the face of obstacles. Yet he knows her determination was not always so strong. When she first enrolled at the Corry Center, Beverly had been away from academics for one year; she had been drained from a severe bout with

pneumonia while studying at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania from 1985-86. Recalls Beverly: "If no college came along at that point, I probably would have given up on life. Preferring Mercyhurst's trisemesters over Edinboro's two, she enrolled at the Corry Center to determine whether she liked the courses and the environment. The connection was natural since Kathie Migliaccio had attended Mercyhurst's cadet teaching program in the 1960s. "Once I started there (Mercyhurst) I knew they had to make a difference," says Beverly. Wise, for one, is happy to have been made more aware of the plight of handicapped students like Beverly. Her presence, he says, has meant broader outreach by Mercyhurst. And despite the raised eyebrows that often greet the Migliaccio family wherever they go, Wise admires the apparent family bond. Dedication to
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"the family," despite handicaps, means continual improvements at the rambling house. The Migliaccios have built a 20by-40-foot indoor pool for therapy use, and have added a computer room for in-home tutoring. Planned is a physical therapy room, made possible through a $12,000 equipment grant from Mental Health and Mental Retardation of Erie. "Obviously, by virtue of their calling to the handicapped, they're (the Migliaccios) absolutely dedicated to the success of their kids to the best of their ability. That's their whole life," Wise says. Having been "carried," sometimes physically, sometimes emotionally, Beverly knows well that brand of Migliaccio dedication. "It is," she says, "just everyday life."
Mary Benson is afreelancewriter whose work has appeared in the Lake Shore Visitor, Salt magazine, Our Sunday Visitor and the Erie Daily Times and Morning News.

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In 1990, Mercyhurst completed program for 200 gifted Pennsylvania three major construction projects: the high school students. Perhaps, the The Board of addition of a third floor to Preston most exciting development was the Trustees met on Hall as the new headquarters for our launching of a whole new academic Dec. 13 and voted Business Department; the expansion venture for the college, the establishunanimously to William P. Garvey of our student recreation center and ment of a Department of Anthropolextend Dr. William the dedication of the $2.5 million ogy and Archaeology under the P. Garvey's contract as president of Carolyn Herrmann Student Union. direction of Dr. James Adovasio, one Mercyhurst until June, 30, 1995. The In addition, Mercyhurst enjoyed the of the country's foremost archaeolotrustees' vote of confidence came unique distinction of being chosen gists. From a business point of view, after a two-month evaluation of Dr. from 25 colleges and universities the vital signs of the college remained Garvey's presidency. The evaluation across the state as the new site for the remarkably steady and the college included commentary and critique Pennsylvania Governor's School for budget finishing comfortably in the from trustees, faculty administrators, the Arts, an intensive summer black for the tenth consecutive year. students and the Sisters of Mercy. James A. Zurn, chairman of the Board of Trustees, said that the trustees found the Mercyhurst community's Robert Hoff Selected for State Honor participation to be very helpful in the decision process. He added that the Academy for the Profession of Congratulations to Robert Hoff, trustees look forward to the continTeaching, saluted more than 100 professor of psychology, for being ued dynamic growth of the instituteachers from the state for their selected for The Salute to Teaching tion under the very successful accomplishments in the field of award. The award, which was leadership of Dr. Garvey. education. sponsored by the Pennsylvania

Garvey's Contract Extended

Yearly Progress Report

Attorney General Attends Criminal Justice's 20th Anniversary

John Nesbit Named Coordinatorfor Technical Institute Project

When the Criminal Justice Program was created in 1970-71, it was called law enforcement. Since its inception, the program has grown to include an honors society (Alpha Phi Sigma) and a master's program. Criminal Justice grew to become one of the largest departments on campus and one of the most highly regarded programs in Pennsylvania. The department boasts of over 1,000

(The 20th anniversary John Nesbit, whose titles include of the Criminal Justice Department is cele- assistant to the president, director of the brated by (I to r) Capt. Mercyhurst Career Institute (MCCI), director of the Municipal Vincent Kinnane, Police Training Academy and AffirPennsylvania A ttorney General Ernie Preate,mative Action Officer; will be leaving Dr. Garvey, Larie Mercyhurst to oversee the creation of Pintea and Dr. Frank a new post-secondary technical Hagan. education program for Erie County residents. Beginning April 15, he will be the coordinator of the Erie County graduates. To celebrate the 20th Technical Institute Project. Nesbit anniversary, a luncheon was held sees the technical institute project as with guest speaker Attorney General an innovative way to bring higher Ernie Preate Jr. At the luncheon, Rep. education to more people. "We are Karl Boyes presented a citation from very sorry to see John leave," said Dr. the Commonwealth Legislature to Dr. William P. Garvey, college president. Frank Hagan, chairman of the "He has done a wonderful job for the Criminal Justice Department, in college in many capacities for almost recognition of the program's 20th 18 years and was founding director of anniversary. the MCCI. He has been a valuable member of this administration, and I'm sure he'll be equally valuable to the technical institute."

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Although traditional in character, the building contains contemporary elements. These elements were the mastermind of interior designer Jacquelyn Howey, associate professor of human ecology. As it was adjacent to the Grotto, she incorporated the essence of the nearby evergreen grove. Howey, with input from her commercial and institutional interior design students, gave each room a distinctive character while designing harmony to the integrity of the building. Especially helpful to her were Leslee Zimmerman '90, Starr Janicki '90 and Joe Marvin '90. To incorporate the needs and tastes of its users, a survey of about 300 students was initiated to find out their color

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Rumor has it that, for 20 years, the college has been talking about it," said Robin Engel '91. "Everyone seems to be very happy with it," said Dan Langan '91. "I'm jealous," said Beth Iadeluca 79. "Do they actually let students use it?" Yes, Beth, not only do Hurst students get to use the new Carolyn Herrmann Union, but it was built specifically for them. That's right. A new student union, which has been the dream of many a Mercyhurst graduating class throughout the years, has been completed and that new gem has proven to be a jewel. "The Crown Jewel of the Third Spring." The heart of the new $2.5 million, three-story building is a central atrium with a skylight from which all of the rooms radiate. The focal point of the union's largest room, the great room, is a floor-to-ceiling fireplace with stained glass windows on either side. The three-floor, brick structure compliments Mercyhurst's Old Main by following its Tudor-Gothic architecture. "Developing this structure gave us the opportunity to create a major new space for the campus, one that would attract a lot of use," said Herm Weber, architect for the project. "One of the major challenges was to respect the site and to blend the building in with existing structures."

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and furniture style preferences. The facility's interior also mirrors those choices. "What makes the Carolyn Herrmann Union unique," said Mercyhurst Student Government (MSG) President Robin Engel '91, "is that many students were essential in the design and three generations of student government members have worked for this." No one appreciates the years of planning more than past MSG President Mike Heller '79. "We were fighting for a new union when I was in school. But, we didn't mind waiting for something of good quality," he said. "We wanted

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The furnishings where Nicole Thompson '93 is sitting are an eclectic mix of traditional and transitional pieces. While luxurious, are designed for comfort and durability.

something we could be proud of." As an alumni, Heller likes to bring his friends and associates to Mercyhurst. "It's something I'm proud to show them." Heller was particularly impressed with the student government chambers. The student government's meeting room resembles dignified legislative chambers and seats up to 50 people. The chambers are plum and rose, while the offices are raspberry and forest green. "When I was president of the student government," said Heller, "we had a closet

in the basement of Zurn where the former union was. What a contrast." The great room has leather sofas, love seats and chairs as well as fabric pieces in forest green and plum. The furnishings are an eclectic mix that, while luxurious, are designed for comfort and durability. Commissioned art consists of a stained glass window and a large three-dimensional ceramic mural by art faculty member Tom Hubert. The most traditional room in the new union is the reading room. It contains Georgian-style wingback chairs with forest green as the dominant color and cherry bookcases containing books, periodicals and newspapers. The campus bookstore also moved into the new union. The tone of the bookstore reflects the school's colors while the new Laker Inn (formerly the Clipper's Cove) is natural with forest green accents and some art deco design. Along with the move by Campus Ministry, the new union contains the Prince of Peace ecumenical chapel, which seats 25, with a beautifully designed multicolored stained glass artwork by William Roger Clark, former campus minister and adjunct art instructor. This integration of chapel and ministry offices offers students a place of worship as well as a homey atmosphere, including a pleasant lounge and kitchenette.

The tone of the Campus Bookstore reflects the school's colors. Expanded selection is only one of its new features.

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At the dedication ceremonies, Chairman of the Board of Trustees James A. Zurn, said that "Si. Carolyn has always been ahead of her time" and defined her legacy as one of a builder, a visionary, an innovator, a risk taker, a role model, a community leader, a student advocate and a wonderful friend to all.

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"Although this building is named for me," Sr. Carolyn Herrmann said at the conclusion of the dedication ceremonies, "a lot of the credit for what has happened to Mercyhurst, and what has happened in the completion of this building, I owe to many of you. If I had been asked to choose a building that I would like to have named for me, it would have be this student union because my relationship with the students was special over the . years, as a teacher and as an administrator. This student union is the culmination of many of the dreams I've had over the years." She also publicly thanked Sr. Loretta McHale, who was college president at that time, for giving her the chance to lead Mercyhurst into the 70s. Accepting the student union on behalf of the student body was Robin Engel '91, Mercyhurst Student Government president. "Within these walls is the potential for a more complete and richer student life. This union centralizes all the parts of Mercyhurst that help us, as students, balance the search for knowledge with an equally great desire to become a better and more complete person," he said.

Dedication Highlights
Over 450 people attended the dedication of the new Carolyn Herrmann Union on September 30, 1990. Emcee of the dedication Jim Zurn, chairman of the Board of Trustees, said, "It honors a woman greatly admired for the past 25 years. Her love and concern for the students of the college are her legacy."

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Erie Alums Visit Hurst

The first "Christmas on Campus for Erie Alumni" was held in the new Carolyn Herrmann Union on Dec. 19, 1990. Approximately 175 people attended. Gertrude (Pletz) Merski, Sr. Mary Charles Weschler, Ruth (Weber) Hanhauser, Mary (Annice) McCray, Mary (Matlehner) McMurray and Beatrice (Donaldson) Heuer, all of the Class of 1940, used this occasion to exchange pictures taken at their 50th Class Reunion held in September. As they reminisced about Homecoming '90, Sr. Mary Lawrence Franklin '41 was discussing plans for her 50th Reunion this fall. Board Members Mike Malpiedi '81, Sally Kohler '51, Jim Sabol '70, Alice (Feehley) Crotty '49 and Sr. Rebecca Burke '84 served as hosts and hostesses at the reception. Also welcoming guests were Lynne (Dieter) Sabol '71, Tina Malpiedi and Mary Beth (Sullivan) Wachter '73. Former Alumni Director Tom Dore '81 was busy greeting old friends, as were former Alumni Board President Mike Heller '79 and his wife, Nancy (Knobloch) Heller '79, and former Board Member Margaret Ann (Mooney) Emling '37. Catching up on the news of the Class of 1985 were Greg Yoko, Kim Lossie, Shane Brown and his wife, Barbara. Among those complimenting Sr. Carolyn Herrmann '38 on the beauty of the building named in her honor were Rita Brennan '38, Margaret McMahon '37, Alice (Martin) Brugger '36 and Mary Alice (Kuhn) Schultz '36. Phyllis Aiello '65 served as tour guide for Sue (Sontag) Beck '79 and her husband, Jack '78; Beth (Beal) Iadeluca '79; Joan DeSantis '79, Pat Hood '77 and his wife, Cindy. Enjoying the huge Christmas tree, abundant poinsettia plants and warm candlelight of the Great Room were Emmy (Pulinski) Nolen '86; Pat Reed '86, Carol Kaminski '68 and her sister, Barbara (Kaminski) MacKrell '73. Also joining in the celebration were Tina King, Karen Lasko, Ann Melquist, Leann Trent, Robin Gallo and Dave DiNicolia, new alums from the Class of 1990; Ginny (Accetta) Rathbun '61, Edith (Winter) McLanahan '60, Nancy (Crain) Isacks '72, Cindy Evans '86, Margie (Francek) Kubiak '71, Rick Lamb '73, Dave Robinson '88, Noel (Jaeger) Burgoyne '57, Rosemarie (Giunnane) Davies '49, Michael Morehead '87 and Scott Bensink '87. Class of 1981 members Mary Ann Brown, Peggy (Lasko) Jordano, Tom Dore and Mike Malpiedi were talking about their 10th Class Reunion scheduled during Homecoming this fall. Several Sisters of Mercy who are also Mercyhurst alums attended the reception: Srs. Marcia McDonald '44; Matthew Baltus '50; Dominica DeLeo '59; Joanne Courneen '66; Patricia Whalen '64 and Donna Marie Orton '53. Mary Ann (Morton) Bliley '69, Jeanne (Bricher) Bender '67 and Sr. Timothy Kelley, former supervisor of food services at the Mercy Motherhouse, praised the Hospitality Management Department on the delicious refreshments. The food was prepared and served by the students under the direction of Brenda Moore, catering manager.

Dr. William P. Garvey with Sr. Carolyn Herrmann.

First National Bank Scholarship Established

Officers of First National Bank of Pennsylvania Lawrence F. Klima and Andrew M. Marhevsky (1-r) present Gary Bukowski (c), director of institutional advancement, with a check to establish the First National Bank Endowed Scholarship. The interest from this fund will be used to help finance a Mercyhurst education for a student from Erie County.

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Hunt Cekbrates 65th with O'Neil Society Club News

The Syracuse Club, which has been organized for over 30 years, will soon be planning its annual spring event. Pat Schramm '72, club president, is looking for more alums to join the group. Alumni Board president Lance Lavrinc '83 and his wife, Kim, have moved to Hartland, NY, and Lance is interested in revitalizing the Buffalo Club. Debbie (Mattes) Kulig '76 is living in Manassas, VA, and would like to help plan a get-together for alums in the Washington. DC. area. Steve Joyce '79, Gary Dagen '82 and Matt Whalen '86, are hoping to soon finalize their plans for a New York City/New Jersey party for alums. Board member Diane Erzen '89 and Russ Franklin '75 are joining those residents of the Pittsburgh area who are planning activities for Hurst alums. For more details on any of the above clubs, call the Alumni Office (814) 825-053. Also, we are interested in re-establishing clubs in Cleveland, OH; Rochester, NY; and in the Chautauqua/ Jamestown, NY, region if you would like to help, please call the Alumni Office. Next year, Mercyhurst will celebrate its 65th birthday. To commemorate the event, the college created "The O'Neil Society," named after Mr. and Mrs. James E. O'Neil, the first donors to make a major planned gift to Mercyhurst. Through the generosity and foresight of the O'Neil gift, Mercyhurst was able to build the Tower and Christ the King Chapel, where many alums were married. Today, the buying power of that first O'Neil gift would be roughly equivalent to a cash donation of $1.4 million. The successful future of Mercyhurst rests with a good faculty, a low student/faculty ratio and a healthy endowment. We're doing our part to keep good faculty and a low ratio, but we need your help to enhance the endowment. If you would be interested in leaving a gift to Mercyhurst through your will, insurance or real estate, and become a member of "The O'Neil Society," please contact Gary Bukowski, director of institutional advancement, Mercyhurst College, 501 East 38th St., Erie, PA 16546, or call (814) 825-0245. Support your Alma Mater and its future. Become a charter member of The O'Neil Society today.

Orva 0 'Neil

James E. O'Neil

Helping Hands
Last year, 33 percent of our alums contributed to the annual alumni fund drive. In 1991, our goal is 35 percent. The alumni fund is a special way to acknowledge your Alma Mater and helps provide scholarship money and financial aid to young people wishing to enroll at Mercyhurst. The final result of the February drive was over $60,100 in pledges from 1,213 respondents, the best year ever. If you were not contacted and would like to contribute, please send your check to the Alumni Office, Mercyhurst College, Glenwood Hills, Erie, PA 16546.

Homecoming 1991
The Classes of 1931, 1936, 1941, 1946, 1951, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981 and 1986 will celebrate special anniversaries on October 11, 12 & 13. Please mark these Homecoming dates on your calendar and plan to come back to Mercyhurst to join your class members for a week-end of funfilled memories.

Directories Available
We hope you are enjoying your 1991 Alumni Directory. If you did not purchase one and wish to do so, softbound directories are available. To place your order, please call (219) 236-4610.

Our Apologies
The Institutional Advancement Office sends its apologies to Mrs. Judith A. Hokaj '59 for not listing her gift in memory of Michael J. Relihan in the last issue of the magazine.

Parents Weekend 1991

is scheduled for October 4, 5 & 6

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By Dan Langan

women's volleyball

Dan Langan '91 is a communications major at Mercyhurst College. He also works for the Merciad, the student newspaper, and is the president The Mercyhurst Laker baseball team is currently 13-4 and and a founding member of the student chapter of the International ranked 20th in Division II baseball. Included in the Laker wins Association of Business Communicators. are victories over Pitt, West Virginia, UNC-Greensboro and Eckerd College.

baseball

Lady Laker volleyball has made great strides. Not only was the team's fall record (23-15) one of the finest in the history of the program, it was also the first time the team has completed a season above the 500 mark. The team went 17-33 in 1989. The Hurst finished the season ranked eighth in the Atlantic Region of the Mideast Collegiate Conference (MCC)

men's soccer
With an 11-7-1 record, the Mercyhurst men's soccer team just missed their goal of reaching the NCAA play-offs. The season highlight came against nationally ranked Lock Haven University. At the time, Lock Haven was ranked 18th, and the Lakers defeated them 3-0.

golf women's basketball

Although it seemed like a tough task to better last year's mark of 17-10, Coach Paul Demyanovich was optimistic about what the Lady Lakers could accomplish. The Lady Lakers were 12-12 for the season. First-year head coach Paul Demyanovich was pleased with the success of Mercyhurst's golf program this fall. Notable performances were achieved by Mike McPherson who competed in the East Coast Athletic Conference (ECAC) Golf Championship, shot an opening round 78 and finish the tournament with an 86. McPherson was the only area golfer to qualify for this tournament.

women s soccer
For the third consecutive season, the Mercyhurst women's soccer team was one of the most powerful and successful Division II teams in the country. With an overall record of 17 2-3, Mercyhurst finished in the top 10 and broke almost every school record. Other team records which were set included: most goals for the season (67); least goals allowed (12); and most games tied (3).

men's tennis
The men's tennis team has 25 matches scheduled for this spring. The team is rated in Division ll's Top 20 again this year and are rated No. #3 in the East.

men's basketball
After a disappointing 1989-90 season, the men's basketball team entered this year's campaign with a very young squad consisting of only two seniors. This year's record was 4-12. Head coach Barry Copeland resigned after the last game.

women's tennis
The 13-3 record of the Mercyhurst women's tennis team was topped off with an appearance by Janet Holzhaeusser '91 at the 1990 Rolex National Division II Intercollegiate Tennis Championships.

hockey
The Mercyhurst hockey team is one of this year's most exciting teams. With 24 road games, the icers have been facing some of the best, and sometimes largest, schools in the country. The team has an overall record of 8-9-1, and a ECAC record of 7-2. With a record of 8-11 -1, the Lakers were ranked third in the NCAA Division III poll prior to their 6-3 loss to Elmira in the ECAC finals. That rating is the highest ever received by a Mercyhurst athletic team. The Lakers competed in the NCAA quarterfinals, tying Elmira 1 to 1, but losing in the sudden death breaker.

cross country
The men's cross country team was led by Victor Bauer '92, who placed among the top 10-15 runners in each meet and was named to the MCC All-Conference Team.

crew
The crew team is looking forward to a spring season of rebuilding under new head coach David Baugh.

New & Notable

Mercyhurst Athletes Excel in Classroom. Of the 355 athletes that comprise all of our athletic teams, 150 (42 percent) finished the fall term with a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or higher. Forty-three athletes finished with a 3.5 GPA or higher and 12 students received a 4.0. This was also the most successful fall season in athletics as Mercyhurst teams compiled a total 71-36 record.

football
First-year head coach Jim Chapman experienced something that he is not accustomed to a losing season. The Hurst finished at 1-8, but look forward to an exciting comeback in 1991.

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AGNES (BREMER) FRIANT '30 returned to campus for Homecoming and to celebrate the 60th anniversary of her graduation. Agnes makes her home at the Joseph Johns Towers, Apt. #107, 350 Market St., Johnstown, PA 159011722. TRUDI (FRIANT) HARCLERODE '62, of 838 Evergreen Rd., Severn, MD 21144, joined her mother for the weekend. MARGARET (BURKHARDT) KIRK '30 traveled with her daughter, Gina, from her home at 2061 Hope St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, to celebrate her 60th anniversary at Homecoming '90.

MARY ALICE (KUHN) SCHULTZ '39, MARIAN (AHLGRIM) SHIELDS '39, RUTH (HAYS) BAKER '39, EDNA LONDREGAN '39, CATHERINE "KAY" (KNAUER) ROSE '39 (front row), and EUGENIA "GEGIE" (ANDRECOVICH) O'BRIEN '39 and VIRGINIA (DOOLEY) O'CONNOR '39 (back row) and husbands, Jack Schultz, John Shields, Lyman Baker, Paul O'Brien and John O'Connor, met at the Glen Iris Inn in Letchworth Park, NY, for a delicious lunch and most enjoyable reunion in August 1990. The group has already set Sept. 18, 1991, as the date for their next get-together!

who are working in Erie at Hope House and Hospitality House. Sr. Mary Lawrence resides at the Mercy Motherhouse, 444 East Grandview Blvd., Erie, PA 16504-2698. DOLORES (DiVENCENZO) SCURA '46 serves as president of the Mount Morris Historical Society, .which she helped found in 1976. The society has, under Dolores' direction, spent the past 14 years securing funding and donated services for the restoration of a 14-room house built in 1838 by General William A. Mills, founder of Mount Morris. Dolores was instrumental in soliciting the help of the local Rotary Club, high school students, senior citizens, prisoners, and local tradespeople and businesses to donate goods and services for the project. The restoration was completed in 1990, and the run-down house has been transformed into a house-museum that attracts about 1,000 visitors and 2,200 school children on field trips each year. Dolores and her husband, Louis, make their home at 4 Barone Ave., Mount Morris, NY 14510, and are the proud parents of JANE F. SCURA '74 and REGINA (SCURA) MERZ 77. DR. MARILYNN (MILLER) JEWELL '48, professor of German at Mercyhurst, attended the recent Pennsylvania Council of International Education Conference at Penn State University. She has been a professor of German and English at the college since 1965, and served as assistant to the president and coordinator of a number of travel seminars to Europe. Marilynn resides at 1412 Drake Dr., Erie, PA 16505.

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MARGARET (STEPHENS) BAKLEY '40 and her husband, Newton, relocate to Florida for four months each winter from their home at 2288 Morning Point, Roaming Shores, OH 44084. While in Florida, they continue their involvement in church, civic and recreational activities in the Pensacola Beach area. MARY LOUISE COMELLA '40 retired from fulltime teaching in 1978, but continues to tutor in her home. She is also very active in her community and was recently installed as the president of the Women's Division of the American Committee on Italian Migration. Mary Louise makes her home at 2613 Edgewood Rd., Beachwood, OH 44122. SR. MARY LAWRENCE FRANKLIN'41, archivist at Mercyhurst College, recently attended the International Liaison of Lay Volunteers in Mission conference in Marriottsville, MD. She is the liaison person for Corps members

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RITA (WALTER) WEISS '57 has accepted a position with Kollsman Manufacturing Company in Amherst, NH. This company develops and manufactures OEM medical diagnostic instruments and health care devices. As program engineering manager, Rita's responsibility is to manage contract product developments and their associated aspects. This challenging position will enable her to continue in the area of technology management and build on her previous experience base. Rita and her husband, Richard, make their home at 606 Haviland Rd., Stamford, CT 06903-2233.

DR. BARBARA BEHAN '64, assistant professor of mathematics at the college, has had her article, "Developing Thinking in Systems Analysis and Design Courses: Approaches that Work," accepted for publication in the Fall 1991 issue of Interface, the computer education quarterly. Barbara resides at 2653 Lakeside Drive, Erie, PA 16511. DR. KATHERINE H. "KAY" (HEBERT) SLOAN '64 was named "Woman of the Year" by the Massachusetts Federation of Business and Professional Women and also the Franklin County chapter of that same organization. Kay has been president of Greenfield Community College since 1988. Previous to that, she was dean of academic affairs at Quinsigamond Community Collge in Worcester from 1984 to 1988, after spending 11 years as a professor and administrator at Dawson College in Montreal, Quebec. She is currently president-elect of the Council of Community College Presidents of Massachusetts, and serves on the boards of trustees of several organizations, including the National Institute for Leadership Development, the Franklin-Hampshire Private Industry Council, the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, and the United Way of Franklin County. Throughout her professional career, Kay's specialty has been the continuing education of the mature adult, especially women. She is a much sought-after speaker in her region and has served as a panelist at many regional and national conferences. Kay and her husband, William, make their home at 31 Juggler Meadow Rd., Amherst, MA 01002. LOUANNE (STOUT) STRATTON '64 received her Ph.D. in nursing from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, in August 1990. She is currently assistant vice president of nursing at Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan in Detroit. Louanne and her husband, Michael, are the proud parents of Rhonda, 26, R. Russell, 24, and Rochelle, 22. The Strattons reside at 1131 Independence Rd., Toledo, OH 43607. JACQUELINE (SHULER) DEVERS '65 continues her art work in her own studio in Florida. Her current residence is 1130 Pine Tree Dr., Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937. VELMA "SALLIE" (CLOYD) SHIPLEY '65, spent several years in Buffalo after graduation, where she taught high school French. She and her husband, Dan, then moved to Syracuse where Sallie worked for the Girl Scouts. Since 1972, they have lived in the St. Louis area, where Sallie presently works full-time for her husband's clinical research business. The Shipleys have seven children, Dan Jr., Sara, Becky, Josh, Beth, Debbie and Teresa, and celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary this past summer. They make their home at Rt. #3, Box 275, Marthasville, MO 63357.

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PATRICIA (NICOLETTE) LONCTO '68, a middle school home and careers teacher; was named 1990 "Teacher of the Year'; by the Lewiston-Porter United Teachers. This is the first time in the history of the award that a member of the middle school staff received this award. An impressive list of school and community members endorsed her nomination for the award, citing her insight, curriculum develo )ment expertise and her human relations a )ilities. Also listed were Pat's educational enthusiasm, personal pride, dedication, motivation, leadership qualities and commitment to excellence. Pat, her husband, Frank, and their children Amanda, 16, and Brian, 10, reside at 377 Wingate Place, Youngstown, NY 14174. SUSAN N. SUTTO '68 was named "1990 Realtor of the Year" by the Erie County Board of Realtors. The organization presents the prestigious award each year to one realtor who exemplifies the high standards the board sets for its members. Taken into consideration are local Real Estate Board involvement, state and national association activity, contribution to community, civic duty, business accomplishment, educational endeavors and above all realtor spirit and adherence to the Code of Ethics. Sue has served the local board as chairman of numerous committees, as a member of the Board of Directors, and as president in 1986. She held the position of director on the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors and served as alternate voting delegate to the National Association of Realtors' Board of Directors. Her community involvement includes serving on the Boards of Directors of Mercyhurst Prep School, Interchurch Ministries and Millcreek Community Hospital. She also serves on the Saint Vincent Health Center Board of Corporators, Friends of Harborcreek Youth Services and is a member of the college's President's Associates. Sue has owned and operated her own real estate office since 1987, ana is an avid and successful golfer, winning the Kahkwa Club Women's Classic in both 1974 and 1986. She makes her home at 3112 Madiera Dr., Erie, PA 16506. DANIEL BURKE '69, professor of art at Mercyhurst, is currently exhibiting a painting in the 80th annual exhibition at the Carnegie Musiem of Art in Pittsburgh. The mixed media on canvas 80" x 104" work was completed this past summer in collaboration with former art faculty member SHELLE (LICHTENWALTER) BARRON 74. Dan's wife, JANE (CRAIG) BURKE 70, was honored recently for her outstanding work with cancer patients. Jane is a nurse at Metro Health Center in Erie. The Burkes reside at 223 East Sixth St., Erie, PA 16507.

president of operations of Growing Places, Inc., where she supervised all aspects of its seven child care and development centers in Erie, Pittsburgh and Harrisburg. Before that, she was the director of the First United Methodist Day Care Center in Erie. Mary makes her home at 2287 Maple Ave., Lake City, PA 16423-1336. DR. LINDA (COLVIN) RHODES 70, secretary of aging for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, was presented with the Pennsylvania Nurses Association's (PNA) Friend of Nursing Award at the association's annual awards banquet in November 1990. This award is given to an individual who has demonstrated leadership characteristics and rendered distinguished service to the nursing profession, and whose contributions and accomplishments are of significance throughout the Commonwealth. Linda was appointed secretary of aging in 1987, and has positively influenced nursing by appointing a nurse consultant to the department to assist with the identification of nursing issues in caring for the aging and to attain qua ity assurance in departmental programs. She has recently led the effort to implement OBRA legislation in nursing homes, helped to develop a realistic nursing assistant certification program, initiated a task force to improve the work situation for nursing assistants, developed the Intra-Governmental Council on Long-Term Care, implemented Elderly Abuse Protection legislation and )romulgated an Aging Program Directive on the tole of Nurses in Domicilliary Care. Linda and her husband, Joseph, make their home at 82 Ringneck Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17112. SUE ELLEN (LUTTRELL) HOLLANDSWORTH 71 currently serves as the principal at Hillsboro Elementary/Middle School, where her sister, BARBARA (LUTTRELL) LEWIS 7 3 is a first grade teacher. Sue and her husband, Daniel, can be reached at P.O. Box 83, Hillsboro, WV 24946. FRANCES R. ROSIAK 7 1 is employed as a fifth grade teacher at the new Belle Valley Elementary School in Millcreek Township, and in that capacity, recently received two grants to help establish the Belle Valley Life Lab outdoor garden project. Frances was also a presenter at the Pennsylvania Science Teacher Association's state conferences in Pittsburgh (1989) and Reading (1990), sharing current trends in computer-assisted science instruction with teachers from across the state. Her current address is 3706 Burton Ave., Erie, PA 16504. DR. ALLAN BELOVARAC 73, chairman of Mercyhurst's History Department, was the featured speaker at the Dean's List Dinner in October 1990. A lieutenant in the U.S. Naval Reserve, he was

GARY L. BUKOWSKI 73, director of institutional advancement at the college, received the designation of Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) from the National Society of Fund Raising Executives (NSFRE) in December 1990. CFRE status indicates that an individual has achieved an advanced standard of tenure, performance, education, knowledge and service to the fundraising profession. Certification is for a threeyear period, after which time certification renewal is necessary. To become certified, a candidate must possess an accepted level of fund-raising experience (five years, full time); be successful in helping to raise a significant amount of money for nonprofit organizations; and contribute to the advancement of fundraising and philanthropic management. In addition, each candidate must pass an examination that tests fund-raising skills and knowledge in all aspects of the field. Gary was also recently voted chairman of Erie County Council for 1991. Gary and his family reside at 4210 Briggs Ave., Erie, PA 16504-2109. ANNETTE (D'URSO) GARCIA 7 3 was the recipient of the 1990 Colorado Awards' Teacher's Award for outstanding achievement within her school district. This award denotes recognition by Annette's peers and community. Annette and her husband, Jason, make their home at 6081 E. 67th Ave., Commerce City, CO 80022. Annette's sister is MARY ANN (D'URSO) REEHER 70, who currently resides at 1002 Mission Dr., Erie, PA 16509-2968. SHELLE (LICHTENWALTER) BARRON 74 has been appointed assistant professor in the Art Department at Edinboro University. During the past year, she has received a $5,000 Visual Arts Fellowship Award for mixed media painting from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the Joseph M. Plavcan Award for painting at the Erie Art Museum's 67th annual spring show. Her design of a poster commemorating the Erie Art Museum's 1989 Teco Pottery Exhibition received the Award of Merit in the American Association of Museums' annual design competition. Shelle and her husband, GERARD T. BARRON 73, make their home at RD #2, Box 176, Indiana, PA 15701-9503. ROY FEINBERG 7 4 has been named an assistant campaign director for Greater Philadelphia's Federation Allied Jewish Appeal (FAJA). Roy previously served as director of suburban development and, prior to that, was a senior campaign associate. In his new position, he will be responsible for coordination of all suburban FAJA campaigns and will help plan and implement regional campaign cooperation. Before joining FAJA in 1982, Roy was on the staff of United Jewish Appeal. He resides at 123 Fitzwatertown Rd., Abington, PA 19001-3516.

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called into active duty in January and ordered to report to the Fleet Inteligence Center in Norfolk, VA. Allan and his wife, LEE (PITONYAK) BELOVARAC 74, make their home with their two sons at 637 East 31st St., Erie, PA 165041216.

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JAMES I). MANDO 74, formerly director of the Chautauqua Fund, has been promoted to director of planned giving at the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, NY. His duties will include the management of the planned giving program at Chautauqua. Through that program, he will promote bequests, pooled life income fund and insurance policy contributions, charitable remainder trusts and other forms of deferred giving. He will also meet with potential contributors and their financial advisors to make them aware of the opportunities Chautauqua has available to aid people in tax and estate planning. Jim was associate director of the United Way of Erie County before joining the Chautauqua Institute in May 1989. He and his wife, DONELLE (DAVEY) MANDO 74, make their home at 3305 Rustic Lane, Erie, PA 16506. JACQUELYN (WLODARCZYK) MAZANOWSKI 74 has been named the 1989 recipient of the "Friend of Education" award for the city of Dekalb as determined by classroom teachers citywide. This honor was granted for her promotion of education by creating a volunteer art awareness program in the schools, arranging for enrichment programs, fund raising and petitioning and lobbying legislators on key education issues. Jacque is a program coordinator in continuing education at Northern Illinois University, where her husband, RONALD S. MAZANOWSKI 73, is currently associate professor of art. Ron and Jacque both serve on numerous education boards and commissions. They are the parents of Dustin, 13, Chad, 10, and Kyle, 8. The Mazanowski's have moved to their new home at 1405 Elizabeth Ave., Dekalb, IL 60115. FRANCES E. (DANIELS) TUCKER 74 is currently employed as a nutritionist for the Steuben-Allegheny WIC Program. She is also working on her master's degree in home economics education at Mansfield (PA) University. Frances and her husband, William, are the proud parents of two children, Jennifer and Kevin, and make their home at 43 Third St., Canisteo, NY 14823. GRETCHEN (KRAMPF) DAMERON 75 and her family (husband, Jim, and children, Ryan, Michael and Annie) have spent a year on Orcas Island in the Pacific Northwest. Following that, Gretchen spent six months as the substance abuse prevention coordinator for San Juan County. Having now returned to their home at 12513 Split Creek Court, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, the Damerons look forward to a permanent move to Washington state in 1992. DARCEL L. (BURAK) HEIST 75 has been promoted to the position of vice president/ manager of Marine Bank's Marketing Department. Her responsibilities include the management of all marketing functions, advertising, communications, public relations and marketing research for Marine's 46 community offices in Northwestern Pennsylvania. Darcel is a graduate of the Bank Marketing Association's Graduate School of Bank Marketing

and Strategic Planning at the University of Athens (GA); the School of Bank Marketing at the University of Colorado-Boulder; and the Pennsylvania Bankers Association's School of Banking at Bucknell University. She has also received certifiction from the American Institute of Banking. Darcel makes her home at 330 West 39th St., Erie, PA 16508. PAMELA (MASSONI) SHOWALTER 75 has recently been promoted to program specialist with Step By Step, Inc., and would like to hear from her friends from the Class of 76. Pamela, her husband, Michael, and their daughter, April, 3, currently reside at 336 Edith St., Pittsburgh, PA 15211. SAM VENEZIANO 75 was recently promoted by the Marriott Corporation to director of operations, western region. He is responsible for 60 Courtyard by Marriott hotels throughout 14 western sates. Sam and his wife, Donna, reside with their children, Gina, 7, and Tori, 5, at their new home at 26951 Via Grande, Mission Viego, C A 92691. DAVID E. EAGLEN 7 6 has been appointed district manager at Liberty Mutual Insurance Company's Pittsburgh office. Dave resides with his wife, Trade, at 1189 Woodhill Dr., Gibsonia, PA 15044. JUDITH (PRZYBYSZEWSKI) SIPPLE 7 6 has accepted a new job teaching Chapter I Math in Columbus, PA. Judy will be working with grades 1-6 in the Corry Area School District. Along with her husband, Douglas, she also owns and operates an antique shop located next door to their home. The Sipples are the proud parents of Lauren, 5, and Kyle, 2. They make their home at 15293 Frisbeetown Rd., Waterford, PA 16441. STEPHEN RUTKOWSKI 7 8 is currently employed as market manager for Karastan Bigelow Corporation in north central California. Stephen and his wife, Chery, reside with their daughter, Megan, at 9413 Golden Dr., Sacramento, CA 95662. DIANE WAWREJKO 78 received a Wheaton College Alumni Grant to teach master classes in modern dance at Universidad Federal Do Espirito Santos in Vitoria, Brazil, in July 1990. While there, she also conducted non-traditional research in indigenous music and dance forms while traveling throughout the country. Diane is an assistant professor of dance at Wheaton College and is an active member of the Chicago Dance Coalition. She makes her home at 595 E. Thomhill, #208, Carol Stream, IL 60188. TIMOTHY E. COONEY 79, research scientist from the Research Department of Hamot Medical Center, recently presented a talk entitled, "Correlation Between Conner Mobilization and Bactericidal Activity in Cured, Copper Paints" at "Partners in Science," the first conference on chemical research in the tri-state region, held at Gannon University. Tim is currently pursuing a master's degree in'science at Fdinboro University, and resides at 12300 Skyview Dr., Edinboro, PA 16412. EILEEN (QUINLAN) D'AMICO 7 9 is currently attending Duquesne University in order to obtain paralegal certification. She resides with her husnand, Daniel, and their two children, Daniel Patrick, 5, and Devin Joseph, 3, at 4056 Private Mintwood St., Pittsburgh, PA 15224. ROSEMARIE (KONKOL) FOESSETT 7 9 was promoted to manager of information management services at GTE in Erie State Headquarters. Her department is responsible for all internal telecommunications tor the state of Pennsylvania. Rosemarie and her husband, Tom, make

their home at 1308 Pasadena Dr., Erie, PA 16505. RICHARD HAFT 7 9 was named "Manager of the Quarter" by Morrison's Custom Management Corporation. Richard is the food service director at the University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, OH 45674.

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Several members of the classes of 1979 and 1980 gathered this past summer to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their graduation from Mercyhurst. Present were RAY 79 and LINDA (RAVENSTAHL) GRUSS '80, Terry and JANE (MCLAUGHLIN) BLACKBURN '80, Fred and MARIANNE (DRAKE) BORELLI 79, Louie and MARILYN (COYLE) FREEH 79, and RICK '80 and HOLLY (BOOTH) SETHMAN '80. CORRINE (HALPERIN) EGAN '80 has been appointed by Governor Robert Casey to the Pennsylvania Commission for Women. In this capacity, she will work with the governor's staff developing public policy on issues concerning Pennsylvania women, and will represent northwestern Pennsylvania for two years. Since 1986, Corrine has been executive director of the Northwestern Pennsylvania Labor Management Council. She has served as executive director for the Council on Volunteers for Erie County, the YWCA of Erie and consultant for the Erie Unit of the American Cancer Society. She was instrumental in the formation of a rape crisis center, a battered women's shelter, the Youth Services Coordinating Council and other programs to empower women and children in the Erie area. Corrine is a member of the President's Associates at the College, and makes her home with husband, Leo, at 3756 Gable Ct., Erie, PA 16506. DIANE (PETERSON) FISHER '80 is currently employed as a budget manager at Saint Vincent Health Center. Diane and her husband, Craig, make their home at 1525 High St., Erie, PA 16509. JAMES McELRATH '80 received certification by the state of New York as a social worker and is currently employed by Chautauqua County. He also nas a private practice. Jim and his wife, Carol, make their home at 69 W. 11th St., Jamestown, NY 14701. MELANIE R. TITZEL '80 has been promoted to executive director of Parkside Senior Living Communities. She previously served as director of Parkside in North East, PA, and will now be responsible for the administration of Parkside at Westminster in Millcreek Township and Parkside at North East. Meianie earned a master's degree in recreation from Penn State University, and is vice president of the Erie Independent Council on Aging, guild representatvie/board member of the Erie Civic Ballet Company, and she teaches therapeutic recreation courses at the Villa Maria College of Gannon University. Melanie's current address is 2911 Logan Dr., Erie, PA 16506. MARIANNE G. BROWN '81, a registered dietitian, presented a lecture entitled "Food Labels: What Do They Really Mean?" at the Saint Vincent Health Center Amphitheater in June, 1990. Her program included information on the importance of proper food labeling, Food and Drug Administration regulations, general and nutritional information found on labels, and what a label says about the source of calories. Marianne currently resides at 4624 Lake Pleasant Rd., Erie, PA 16504-2750.

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ANDREW E. KWIATKOWSKI '81 is currently employed as manager of credit and collections at Hamot Medical Center. His wife, BARBARA J. (KOWALSKI) KWIATKOWSKI '81 ; CPA; works part-time at Joseph E. Sadler, CPA. The couple have three children, Christopher, 6, Craig, 3,and Caitlyn, 1. The Kwiatkowski's make their home at 802 Michigan Blvd., Erie, PA 16505. MARTHA (STAHON) LEECH '82 is employed as a teacher at Highland High School. She and her husband, Rodney, can be reached at P.O. Box 178, Monterey, VA 24465. REBECCA MARTIN '82 has been elected to the board of the International Association of Business Communicators/Erie as director of information. In this capacity, she is responsible for the publication of the association's monthly external newsletter, "Shorelines." Last year, Rebecca served as a regional judge in the newsletter categories for the IABC Detroit chapter's annual Renaissance Awards. She is currently a member of Gannon University's Public Relations Department, and previoi served as director or the Writing Center at Mercyhurst. Rebecca is a member of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, the College and University Public Relations Association of Pennsylvania, and Kappa Gamma Pi, the national Catholic college graduate honor society. She makes her home at 2805 Athens Rd., Erie, PA 16510. CHRISTOPHER J. MEYERS '82 has been appointed manager of sales training for the White Papers business of International Paper in Memphis, TN. He will assume responsibility for developing and implementing present and future sales training programs for the White Papers business, will oversee sales development training for both present and future sales personnel, and will develop and implement seminars and educational media for White Papers customers. Chris most recently served as district sales representative for Hammermill Papers in Kansas City. He can be reached at International Paper, International Place 1, 6400 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38197. NANCY PAT SCANLEN '82 spent September and October 1990 in Paris studying French at the Alliance Fran^aise school. While there, she was visited by LORI ALEANDRI-HACHGENEI '82 and her husband, Hans, who make their home in Dusseldorf, Germany. (Nancy and Lori are pictured at a sidewalk cafe in Paris.) Nancy had the opportunity to visit Lori and Hans at their home, and the threesome took a trip to Amsterdam during her stay. Having returned to the states, Nancy resides at 4999 Morgan Pkwy., Hamburg, NY 14075. ANNETTE DASCANIO '83 has joined Lake Erie Institute of Rehabilitation as a case manager. Previous to this, Annette was employed at GECAC's Area Agency on Aging tor five years. She has been a member of the National Association of Social Workers for nine years, and makes her home at 5921 Glade Dr., Erie, PA 16509-2703. DONNA (SATMARY) ALBERTONE '84 is presently employed by Mayco Advertising as the senior media planner and buyer. Donna and her
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employed as a teacher at Wayne Middle School. Linda and her husband, Thomas, make their home at 1040 E. 26th St., Erie, PA 16504-2910. DAVID ARMSTRONG '86, assistant football coach and athletic academic advisor at the College, spoke on the topic of self-esteem and goal setting at the Martin Luther King Community Center on September 16, 1990. Fellow Mercyhurst erad JAMES SHERROD 88, youth development director at the MLK Center, arranged for the talk. Dave resides at Mercyhurst College, McAuley Hall #130, Erie, PA 16546. JOSEPH E. BONETTI '86 completed his master's degree in hydrogeology at the University of Toledo in 1988 and is currently employed by GAI Consultants in Monroeville, PA. Joe's address is R.D. #1, Box 46, Slippery Rock, PA 16057. LAURA BYHAM '86 completed her master's degree in human nutrition at the University of Delaware. While a graduate student there, Laura was the recipient of both the 1990 ADA Corporate Donor Scholarship from Weight Watchers of Fort Worth and the Williams and Wilkens Graduate Nutrition Award for her article "Dietary Fat and Natural Killer Cell Function," which was published in the January/February 1991 issue of Nutrition Today. She also received a teaching assistantship from the University of Delaware. Laura's new address is Box 6-A, R.D. #1, Glassboro, NJ 08028. TIMOTHY MULHALL '86 is director of foodservices at the Gables at Brighton Luxury Retirement Home. Tim's wife, SUZANNE (FALKNER) MULHALL '86, is employed as a telecommunication system analyst for Xerox Corportion. The Mulhalls make their home at 33 Winchester Rd., Rochester, NY 14617. THOMAS J. MULLIGAN '86 is employed with IBM in White Plains, NY. He resides with his wife, KARYN (MELONE) MULLIGAN '86, and baby daughter, Kara Lorraine, at 39 Zugibe Court, W. Haverstraw, NY 10993. PHILIP NYKYFORUK '86 received his J.D. degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in May 1990, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He was selected as a member of the Order of the Coif and served as a Law Review editor. He is currently employed as an associate with the Pittsburgh law firm of Kirkpatrick and Lockhart. Phil's wife, MARY (CALLAGHAN) NYKYFORUK '87, is the dance director of the Franklin Dance Conservatory where she teaches ballet, pointe, tap and azz. The Nykyforuks make their home at 100 Bryn Mawr Court, #408W, Pittsburgh, PA 15221. TIMOTHY RUTH '86 is involved with hydrogeological problems associated with spills, storage tanks, and aquifer remediation in his work with United Refining Corporation of Warren, PA. Tim resides at 92 Barret Ave., Jamestown, NY 14701. SHIRLEY WILLIAMS '86 (MS), adminstrative assistant in the Criminal Justice Program at Mercyhurst, has been reelected as president of the Board of Directors of the DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) Program, Inc. Shirley and her

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husband, Attorney Dennis Williams, make their home at 3845 Beech Ave., Erie, PA 16508. CHERYL L. (THOMPSON) WOODRUFF '86 is currently employed as a resident manager at the Sarah A. Reed Children's Center. She resides with her husband, Matthew, at 3205 French St., Erie, PA 16504-1523. HEIDI L. BEEZUB '87 has been promoted to senior contract specialist at the VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor, MI. Her new address is 20918 E. Trebesh Circle, Pinckney, MI 48169. SUSAN J. DURANTE '87 is serves as the executive director of food and beverage for International Management Group in Cleveland, a major sports marketing firm. Susan makes her home at 1560 Kings Way, Westlake, OH 44145. WILLIAM A. NESDORE '87 has accepted a position as an "in charge" auditor with Schneider Downs and Company, CPA. The Columbus (OH) office of the Pittsburgh-based firm has been in operation for two years. William's new address is 2090 Wendy's Dr., Suite B-2, Columbus, OH 43220. WILLIAM VENEZIANO '87 is currently employed as a food and beverage manager with Marriott Corporation in Chicago. He makes his home with his wife, Patricia, in Buffalo Grove, IL. TIMOTHY WILKINS '87 lived in Florida, Hilton Head, and along Maryland's eastern shore since graduation. He left tne hotel business in 1988 and has spent the past two years in the golf business. He returned to Erie in 1990 and was employed as an assistant golf pro at the Kahkwa Club during the summer. His winter work takes him to Jonathan's Landing in Florida. Tim can be reached at c/o 3719 Lakeview Ave., Fairview, PA 16415. MARIA WOOD '87 has been appointed a parttime volleyball coach at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. She is also employed as a sales associate at PageMart. Maria's address is 1022 Oak Chase Dr., Tucker, GA 30084-1366. JENNIFER A. (FROEHLICH) ANDRES '88 is due to graduate in May, 1991 from the University of Pennsylvania's Scnool of Veterinary Medicine and is currently ranked #1 in her class of 103. Jennifer can be reached c/o 8408 Clark Rd. Ext., Erie, PA 16510. LISA ANN DiPLACIDO '88 (BA) '90 (MS) was recently named as a trainer of trainers for "Just Say No" International and will be traveling throughout the U.S. to spread the drug/alcohol prevention message. Lisa will also be included in the latest volume of "Who's Who Among American Women." Her new address is 3172 Glenwood Park Ave., #2, Erie, PA 16508. SCOTT DONNELLY '88 was promoted from assistant executive housekeeper at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress to assistant front office manager at the Hyatt Regency Westshore in Tampa. Scott's new address is 1400 Gandy Blvd., #413, St. Petersburg, FL 33702. LAURA J. (MARTIN) HARFORD '88 is currently attending Hilbert College in Hamburg, NY, and will complete her paralegal degree in May 1991. Laura sends ;reetings to Amy Pavlik, Irian Nickel, Diane and Crissy, Kevin Soles, and Bernie Valento, and would enjoy hearing from them at her new address, 2470 Chapin Rd., Silver Creek, NY 14136. PAULINE (GARVIN) HOMCHENKO '88 has

accepted the position of billing analyst at Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery of Erie. Previous to that, Pauline was employed in the business office at Mercyhurst. Pauline and her husband, John, make their home at 310 Merlin Ave., Erie, PA 16509-1524. MARC McANDREW '88 earned a master's degree in business adminstration at the University of Pittsburgh and has accepted a position as corporate lender with Pittsburgh National Bank. Marc and his wife, Michelle, reside at 2205 Sutton Plact Ext., Wexford, PA 15090. JOHN McKENNA '88 completed his master's degree in hydrogeology at the University of Toledo and is the coauthor of a publication reporting his research of the hazard of naturally occurring radon gas in basements of residences in the state of Ohio. John's current address is 2120 Perth St., Toledo, OH 43607. BRIAN NICKEL '88 is currently employed as a sales representative for Pratt & Lambert Paint in northwest Ohio. Brian's new address is 7260 Nightingale Dr., Apt. #13, Holland, OH 43528. MILDRED (MERSKI) REAGLE '88 continues in her position as a fifth grade teacher in the Frederick (Maryland) School District. Mildred and her husband, David, make their home in Westminster, MD. RANDALL W. RINKE '88 is employed as an accounting services specialist at General Electric Company. Randall and his wife, Mary, currently reside at 2539 E. 42nd St., Erie, PA 16510-3764. PHILIP M. SIMON '88 has been promoted to manager of management development for International Paper's Hammermill Plant. He will be responsible for implementing career development programs, recruiting, training and career counseling within the mill and in conjunction with other company facilities. He has been with the Erie facility for thirteen years and formerly held positions in marketing/ customer service and quality assurance. Most recently, he was supervisor of finishing and shipping. Philip has begun graduate studies at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, and currently resides at 7776 Dutton Rd., Harborcreek, PA 16421. RAY BREWER '89 has been employed by Marriott Corporation at Aberdeen Wooas Conference Center in Peachtree City, GA. He was recently promoted to dining and services manager, overseeing two lounges, a 300-seat dining room, the girt shop and the Catering Department. Ray's new address is 8050 Taylor Rd., Apt. #2407, Riverdale, GA 30274. LISA A. GIERSZAL '89 has returned to Mercyhurst as the new assistant food services director in the cafeteria. Previous to accepting this position, Lisa was employed by the Stevedore Co. in their Marketing Division, and also in the food services area at the Walnut Street Cafe. Lisa resides at 10 E. Fourth St., Erie, PA 16507. CAROL (PRESTON) KRAMER '89 is currently employed as a production manager at American Tinning and Galvanizing Company. Carol and her husband, Kenneth, make their home at 5005 ZuckRd., Apt. #43, Erie, PA 16506. CHRISTOPHER J. MOHR '89 spent a few months in Europe this past summer and left for Melbourne, Australia, in January where he will remain until May or June. From there his work will take him to Asia (Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong and Tibet) for three months. The year-long excursion is due to conclude in Africa, where Chris will travel through Tanzania and Sudan. Chris can be reached through his home at 28685

Brockway Dr., Westlake, OH 44145. SUSAN (HAYES) REICHERT '89 has accepted the position of controller at the law office of Knox, McLaughlin, Gornall and Sennett. Previous to this, Susan had been employed by BWI, Inc. Susan makes her home with husband, Stephen, at 7431 Matthews Rd., PO Box 192, Fairview, PA 16415. SUSAN M. HELTZEL '89 is employed as a hydrogeologist with Geraghty k Miller, Inc., one of the largest environmental consulting firms in the country. Working out of Palm Beach, Sue has been the sole geologist on many projects concerned with drilling and installing huge groundwater monitoring wells, 2 to 5 feet in diameter and thousands of feet in depth. Her current address is 7520 Margate Blvd., Margate, FL 33063. GREG LATIMER '89 has been named to the Mercyhurst College Hall of Fame. While at Mercyhurst, Greg was a two-time Ail-American and three-year starter for the football team. Greg resides at 60 Cobham Park Rd., Warren, PA 16365-4406. DONALD H. MORRISON '89, seaman with the U.S. Navy, has completed recruit training at Recruit Training Command in Orlando, FL. During Donald s eight-week training cycle, he studied general military subjects designed to prepare him for further academic and on-the-job training in one of the Navy's 85 basic fields. His studies included seamanship, close order drill, naval history and first aid. He can be be reached c/o 3101 Holland St., Erie, PA 16504-1070. M. CHRISTINE WIESEN '89, an elementary special education teacher at New Wilmington Elementary School in New Wilmington, PA, was named as the recipient of the Sallie Mae FirstYear Teacher Award. This $1,000 national award is given yearly to 100 teachers (two teachers from each state) wno have completed their first year of teaching, and is based on their first year's performance and the district's criteria for excellence. Chris was nominated by her school district superintendent, who praised her for her outstanding organizational and motivational skills, as well as her poise and sense of confidence. The nomination was then reviewed by a panel of education experts appointed by the Association of School Administrators. In addition to her teaching duties, Chris is currently taking graduate courses at Youngstown (OH) State University toward a master's degree in elementary education with a reading specialist certificate. Her address is 1179 E. County Line Rd., Mineral Ridge, OH 44440.

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DAVID J. DiNICOLA '90 has been named director of alumni affairs at Cathedral Prep School in Erie. In this newlycreated position, Dave will work with the Board of Trustees as well as the committees and officers of the alumni association of this all-male high school. The position will also entail serving as editor of the Alumni Newsletter and as liaison officer between the school and its alumni. Additionally, Dave will continue serving as administrative assistant
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in Prep's Marketing and Development program. He currently resides at 1754 W. 24th St., Erie, PA 16502-2127. DORALEIGH LAUSH '90 has been named administrative assistant to the Department of anthropology and Archaeology at the College. Her mailing address is Box 143, Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA 16546. PATRICIA E. MOZDY '90's senior history thesis, "Marine Bank: The First Hundred Years," was published in the fall 1990 issue of The Journal of Erie Studies. The journal, published every spring and fall by the Erie County Historical Society and Mercyhurst College, is an interdisciplinary publication examining the culture of northwestern Pennsylvania and those sections of Ohio, New York and Ontario which border on Lake Erie. Patricia currently resides at 1157 Belmond Dr., Meadville, PA 16335. CHRISTINE MARIE (DORNHOEFER) REGALLA '90 is currently employed by the Manufacturer's Association or Northwest Pennsylvania. Christine and her husband, Kenneth, can be reached c/o 846 Silliman Ave., Erie, PA 16511. JENNIFER ANNE SINGER '90 is presently working as a family therapist for Cape Counseling Services in Cape May County, NJ. Her current address is 1406 Ocean Avenue, North Wildwood, NJ 08260. LEANNE TRENT '90 has returned to Mercyhurst, having accepted the position of administrative assistant in the Hospitality Management Department. Previous to this, Leanne was employed by Marriott Courtyard in Columbus, OH. Leanne's new address is 3535 State St., Erie, PA 16508. LESLEE ZIMMERMAN '90 has been appointed associate designer for Alternative Design Concepts. She has been an independent contractor for Karen Troyer Interiors and was a member of the project team for the design and development of the College's new Carolyn Herrmann Student Union. A member of the American Society for Interior Designers, Leslee makes her home at 5697 Luna Lane, Erie, PA 16506.

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Thomas Buckley '86 married Jean Marquardt on July 4,1990, at the Grand Staircase of the Hyatt Regency Waikoloa in Hawaii. Linda Carlson '86 (MS) wed Thomas Anderson on Aug. 4,1990, at St. Leo Catholic Church in Ridgway, PA. A reception followed at The Royal Motel. The couple enjoyed a honeymoon trip to Toronto, Canada. Christine Marie Dornhoefer '90 was married to Kenneth John Regalia on June 16,1990, at Our
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Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Harborcreek. The ceremony was followed by a reception at the Sunset Inn. A honeymoon cruise in the eastern Caribbean was taken by the newlyweds. Michael Eugene Falk 89 and Christine Ann Cacchione exchanged vows in Christ the King Chapel on Aug. 3,1990. Patricia R. Flanagan 73 was married to Larry Paul Gauriloff in Our Lady's Chapel at the Villa Maria Motherhouse, Erie, on July 4,1990. A reception followed the ceremony at the home of the bride's mother and stepfather. The couple enjoyed a wedding trip to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Pauline Garvin '88 exchanged vows with John Homchenko on Sept. 29,1990. The Sunset Inn in Erie was the scene of the ceremony and reception. The couple traveled to New Hampshire and Maine for their honeymoon. Christine Hafner '82 and Alan Pittaway were married on Sept. 30,1989, at St. Rita's Church in Webster, NY. Tracey Ann Hallman '85 married David Jackson Beekman McCracken on Sept. 29,1990, at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill in Philadelphia, PA. The ceremony was followed a reception held at the Manufacturers Country Club. Cathy Hewitt '85 and Ben Carper were united in marriage on June 23,1990. Lance J. Lavrinc '83 and Kimberly Jo Ewing exchanged vows on Sept. 1,1990, in Pittsburgh, PA. Cindy Lynch '89 was married to Don Dollinger on June 9,1990. Laura J. Martin '88 and David W. Harford were married on Dec. 29,1990. Melani Weidner '89 was maid of honor for the ceremony. Marc McAndrew '88 exchanged vows with Michelle Javon in Christ the King Chapel on July 14,1990. The ceremony was followed by a reception in Mercyhurst's Egan Hall. The couple enjoyed a honeymoon trip to Cancun, Mexico. James McElrath '80 married Carol Runge on April 21,1990. Mildred Merski '88 exchanged vows with David Reagle on July 28,1990, in Holy Family Catholic Church in Erie. The ceremony was followed by a reception at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church Social Hall. The newlyweds honeymooned at Hilton Head, SC. Gerard "Sparky" Mills '80 and Renee Sebastian were married on Nov. 25,1989, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Scottsdale, AZ. The couple spent their honeymoon in Carmel, CA. Timothy Mulhall '86 and Suzanne Falkner '86 exchanged vows at St. Margaret-Mary Church in Rochester, NY, on March 31,1990. Philip William Nykyforuk '86 and Mary Helen Callaghan '87 were married on Aug. 18,1990, in St. Patrick's Church, Franklin, PA. A reception followed at the Franklin Club. The couple traveled to Vancouver and Vancouver Island, British Columbia for their honeymoon. Diane K. Peterson '80 and Craig J. Fisher exchanged vows at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Erie on July 14,1990. A reception followed at the Shrine Club. The couple enjoyed a honeymoon trip to Bermuda. Carol Preston '89 married Kenneth Kramer at Believer's Chapel in Fairview on Aug. 11,1990. A reception at the Waterfall Restaurant followed. The couple honeymooned at Georgian Bay and Pointe au Baril, Canada. Sherry Putnam '85 exchanged vows with Edward Wantz at Kingsley United Methodist Church on July 14,1990. A reception was held

at the Third Street Polish Falcons Club following the ceremony. The newlyweds honeymooned in Myrtle Beach, SC. Randall W. Rinke '88 married Mary F. Griffith on Aug. 10,1990, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Erie. A reception at the Shrine Club followed the nuptials. The couple enjoyed a cruise to the Bahamas for their honeymoon. Donne Satmary '84 was married to John Jeffrey Albertone on Sept. 29,1990. Charles T. Schmitt '80 wed Rose Ann Brasile at the Bay Pointe Country Club in West Bloomfield Hills, MI, on May 6,1990. The couple honeymooned in Hawaii. Martha Victoria Stahon '82 married Rodney Phillip Leech on June 30,1990, in Lexington, VA. Barbara Swanson '85 and D. Shane Brown were married Sept. 22,1990, at Christ United Methodist Church in Erie. The ceremony was followed by a reception at Stcphany Catering. The couple enjoyed a Caribbean cruise to Cozumel Grand Cayman and Jamaica for their honeymoon. Cheryl Thompson '86 exchanged vows with Matthew Woodruff in a ceremony at the Grace Baptist Church in Erie. A reception followed at the Holiday Inn South. The couple traveled to Gettysburg, PA, for their honeymoon. Bernie Valento '88 and Ann Brooks exchanged vows in Christ the King Chapel on Nov. 23, 1990. William Veneziano '87 wed Patricia Lonero on Nov. 3,1990, at Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church in Chicago. The wedding was followed by a reception at Banquets by Biaggio in Buffalo Grove, IL. The newlyweds spent their honeymoon in Las Vegas, NV, and Palm Springs, CA.

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Maureen S. (Saunders) Atkinson '80 and husband, Albert, a daughter, Maura Lynn, born July 18,1990. Clarence Bruno 77 and wife, Kathy, a son, Eric Carmen, born June 3,1990. Eric joins big sister, Nicole, 8. Kevin '80 and Kathryn (Cosica) Burns '81, a daughter, Kaitlin Elizabeth, born July 3,1990. Mary Karen (Martin) Cox '86 and husband, Clay, a daughter, Morgan Elizabeth, born Sept. 8, 1990, weighing 7 pounds, 6 ounces. Godparents are Jim '86 and Joanne (Leister) Fisher '86. Deborah (Duda) Gale '77 and husband, Christopher, a daughter, Emily, born Dec. 26, 1990. Kelley (Welsh) Glass '82 and husband, Matt, a son, Elliott, born May 30,1990. Elliott joins big brother, Ryan, 2. Lisa (Gomes) Grandinetti '76 and husband, Anthony, a son, Nicholas James, born April 3, 1990, weighing 7 pounds, 5 ounces. Nicholas was welcomed home by big sister, Abby Mae, 4. Thomas Hubert 77 and wife, Maureen, a daughter, Molly Jean, born Oct. 30,1990, weighing 7 pounds, 6 ounces. Molly joins brothers Matthew, 6, Michael, 3 and Jeffery, 1.
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Andrew '81 and Barbara (Kowaiski) Kwiatkowski '81, a daughter, Caitlyn, born in Jan., 1990. Caitlyn was welcomed home by big brothers Christopher, 6, and Craig, 3. Mary Ellen (Turek) Margolis 71 and husband, Sanely, a son, John Abraham, born July 13,1990. Michael Milligan III '80 and wife, Margaret, their second son, Patrick Joseph, born Nov. 23, 1990, weighing 8 pounds. Big brother Michael IV welcomed Patrick home. Thomas J. '86 and Karyn (Melone) Mulligan '86, a daughter, Kara Lorraine, born Oct. 6,1990. Laurie (Spurlin) Newsome '84 and husband, James, a daughter, Courtney Alyssa, born Nov. 5, 1990. Courtney joins big sister, Ashley, 3. Mary Ann (Adfcins) Nupp 79 and husband, Wesley, a son, Caleb, born Feb. 20,1990, weighing 9 pounds. Caleb joins big sister, Jacquelyn, 3. Thomas '84 and Amy (Molinaro) Page '81, a daughter, Christine Elise, born Oct. 31,1990, weighing 8 pounds, 14 ounces. Sally (Gorndt) Quinn 76 and husband, Chuck, a daughter, Deanna Megan, born March 30, 1990, weighing 6 pounds, 10 1/2 ounces. Mark A. Richert '80 and wife, Janice, a daughter, Kirby Rose, born Aug. 27,1990, weighing 7 pounds, 8-1/5 ounces. Kirby joins brother, Jenjamin, 4, and sister, Bailey, 2. Stephen Rutkowski 78 and wife, Chery, a daughter, Megan Kendall, born March 7,1990, weighing 9 pounds. Mary (O'Laughlin) Scott 78 and husband, Charles, their third child, Zachary Ryan, born Feb. 3,1990, weighing 9 pounds, 10 ounces. Zachary was welcomed home by brother, Nicholas, 5, and sister, Ashley, 3. Jan Schaller '90 and husband, Larry, their first child, Mark Dennis, born July 19,1990.

Karen (Pierce) Smock '89 and husband, Barry, a daughter, Carrie Ann, born Aug. 1,1990. Deborah (Myers) Strong '85 and husband, Scott, their first child, Timothy David, born Nov. 24,1990, weighing 6 pounds, 15 ounces. Gerard Waidley '80 and wife, Cindy, a son, Colin James, born Dec. 4,1990, weighing 8 pounds, 7 ounces. Matthew '85 and Elizabeth (O'Brien) White '85, a daughter, Amy Kathleen, born March 29, 1990, weighing 7 pounds, 13 ounces.

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To Dr. James Adovasio, director of the archaeology/anthropology department, on the death of his wife, Rhonda Andrews. To the family of Tom Circle '80. To Michael 76 and Dorothy (Menelly) Diaco 76 on the death of his father, Dominic Diaco. To the family of Margaret Mary (Reese) Eustace '29. To Rich Forsgren '84 on the death of his mother, Arvilla Forsgren. To Edward Gallagher, professor of education, on the death of his mother, Joyce Gallagher. To Tammy Hiegel '91 on the death of her father, Thomas W. Hiegel, Sr. To Christine Hoag '86 on the deaths of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hoag, Sr. To Ray Kertulis, security officer, on the death of his father. To Adelaide (Salisbury) Maess '38 on the death of her husband, Dr. Albert C. Maess.

To Melissa Mangini '90, on the death of her father, Vincent Mangini. To Lorie A. (Chulak) McClure, Esq. '81 and husband, William, on the death of their son, Christopher Aaron McClure, age 11 months. To Dr. Michael McQuillen, academic dean, and Joy McQuillen, records manager, MCCI, on the death of his father, Harold McQuillen. To Gertrude (Pletz) Merski '40 on the death of her husband, Leo Merski. To the family of Sr. Mary Eileen O'Keefe, RSM '39. To the family of Mary Brigid O'Hara '45. To Robert 7 3 and Linda (Thanos) Parks 7 3 on the death of his father, Joseph Parks. To Georgia (Lackey) Patriarca '56 on the deaths of her husband, Joseph Patriarca, and her mother, Elizabeth Lackey. To Sr. Eymard Poydock, director of cancer research, on the death of her brother, Larry Poydock. To Barbara E. Przestrzelski '89 on the death of her father, Joseph Przestrzelski. To the family of Patricia A. (Schilling) Rapp '42. To Will Rice, assistant professor of accounting, on the death of his mother, Ruth Rice. To Bernadette (Metzner) Roche '52, Tammy (Roche) Gandolfo 76, and Robert Roche '84, on the death of her husband and their father, Dr. Robert Roche. To the family of Kathryn "Kay" (Tansey) Sackett '43. To Helen (Younie) Sage '39 on the death of her brother. To the family of Daniel J. Sherbine 78. To the family of Catherine (Gill) Smith '38. To Craig Andrew Toohey '94, on the death of his father, James E. Toohey. To M. Jean (Bundy) Urash 78 on the death of her mother, Lois Bundy. To the family of Dorothy A. (Yaple) Wagner '59. To Maureen Walsh, secretary, student services, on the death of her mother, Alice Long. To Pat Wieser, secretary, dean's office, on the death of her father-in-law, James Hoggs.

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63rd Commencement Schedt of Events ule

Saturday, May 18,1991
Noon President's Awards Luncheon For award winners and their families Grotto Dining Room By invitation only Athletic Awards Luncheon Sullivan Hall By invitation only Afternoon Social For Graduates, Parents, Faculty and Administration Carolyn Hermann Union 6 p.m. Graduation Dinner and Dance Bel-Aire Hotel 2800 West Eighth Street Erie, Pennsylvania No formal cocktail hour Dinner at 6 p.m. Dance 8 p.m. until midnight

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Sunday, May 19,1991

10 a.m. Baccalaureate Mass (Twc> locations) Chapel of Christ the King Old Main Great Room Carolyn Herrmann Union 11 a.m. Brunch Egan Dining Hall For Graduates, Parents and Guests Assembly For Faculty, Administration, Trustees, and President's Associates Presque Isle Ballroom Erie Plaza Hotel (Rain site for asse mbly lineup: main lobby of the Warner Theatre) 2 p.m. Commencement Warner Theatre 811 State Street Erie, Pennsylvania 1:30 p.m.

Note: Serving will begin at 10:30 a.m. for those not attending the liturgy. In addition, the Laker Inn in the Carolyn Herrmann Union will have juice and coffee available for purchase from 9 to 11 a.m. Lineup for Graduates Presque Isle Ballroom Erie Plaza Hotel 16 West 10th Street Erie, Pennsylvania (Rain site for student lineup: second floor of the Warner Theatre) 1 p.m. Following Comimencement Farewell / Celebration Reception For Graduates, Parents and Guests Campus Grotto (Rain site: Carolyn Herrmann Union and Recreation Center)