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K U T Z T O W N U N I V E R S I T Y M A G A Z I N E
SUMMER 2007
Celebrating
our Heritage
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KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY
OF PENNSYLVANIA IS A MEMBER OF THE
to our readers
STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
CHANCELLOR
Judy G. Hample
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Kenneth M. Jarin, Chair; Kim E. Lyttle, DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR,WE HAVE MANY
Vice Chair; C.R. Pennoni, Vice Chair;
Rep. Matthew E. Baker; Marie Conley opportunities to celebrate the academic, athletic,
Lammando; Paul S. Dlugolecki;
Daniel P. Elby; Ryan Gebely; Rep. Michael and personal achievements of our students.
K. Hanna; Sen. Vincent J. Hughes;
Joshua A. O’Brien; Joseph M. Peltzer; Though they graduate and leave campus, our
Guido M. Pichini ’74; Gov. Edward G.
Rendell; Sen. James J. Rhoades; celebrations do not end with the commencement
Christine J. Toretti Olson; Aaron
A. Walton; Gerald L. Zahorchak ceremony. As our alumni become contributing
KU COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
Richard L. Orwig, Esq., Chair;
members of the community, their accomplishments
Dianne M. Lutz, Vice Chair; touch the lives of others and stand as a proud tes-
Kim W. Snyder, Secretary;
Ronald H. Frey; tament of what Kutztown University can do.
David W. Jones ’89;
Judy G. Hample, ex-officio; In this issue of the Tower, we honor the alumni
Guido M. Pichini ’74;
Roger J. Schmidt; who have achieved success by recognizing them
Andrew Smouse ’09 ;
Ramona Turpin ’73; with the 2007 Alumni Award. The profiles of these recipients illustrate to
John Wabby ’69
PRESIDENT
our students that success begins with hard work and dedication.
F. Javier Cevallos This issue reveals the names of this year’s KU Athletic Hall of Fame
KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS
winners. Included is a brief description of their career highlights, and
Lawrence Delp, President; how you can participate in the celebration of the achievements this fall.
Lesley Fallon, Vice President
for Development; We also celebrate our baseball team winning the 2007 NCAA Division II
William F. Ribble Jr. ’73 Vice President
for Board Advancement; North Atlantic Regional Baseball Championship.
Robert Rupel, Vice President
for Investments; Another noted success is the KU Performing Artists Series. For nearly
Jeff Zackon ’70, Vice President
for Budget and Finance two decades, this program has brought meaningful, quality performances
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
Melissa Hershey ’87, President
to campus in support of our academic programs, and to the delight of
James Ferrani ’80, Vice President campus and community audiences.
Gary Noecker ’81, Recording Secretary
Jennifer Ebersole ’00, Treasurer Within the broad reaches of our KU family, there are individuals whose
INTERIM VICE PRESIDENT OF
UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT
success is measured by helping one person at a time. In this issue we look
Richard Button at those individuals who joined the Peace Corps and celebrate their adven-
DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY RELATIONS
Philip R. Breeze
tures and service to communities in need throughout the globe.
PUBLICATIONS MANAGER
of the family. Please tell us about it, so that we may share in the celebration!
Camille DeMarco ’81, ’01
DESIGN
Lorish Marketing Group
F. Javier Cevallos
John E. Lorish ’70; Janel Smith ’96 President
CONTRIBUTORS
Marissa Guidara ’07; V. Marie Cook ’01 ’04;
Josh Leiboff ’98; Jay Gallagher,
Coordinator of Intramurals
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Richard Button; Matt Santos ‘03; Tyler
Schueck ’08; Jeff Unger; Craig Williams
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Celebrating our
Heritage! President
Cevallos stands in
front of Old Main
with a KU sweater
full of Kutztown pins.
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contents Volume 9 Number 3 Summer 2007
14 KUPAS at 20
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The KU Performing Artists Series will begin its 20th
season this Fall. Take an inside look at what makes this
program special.
A
Dr. Eldon Katter, professor emeritus Arts Education and Crafts, and his wife Adrienne, a retired
matics remediation teacher for the mathematics remediation teacher for the Kutztown School District, said the urge to return to Ethiopia
Kutztown School District, said following their service in the early 1960s was overwhelming.
their desire to return to Ethiopia was
great, but the times were changing, and
they decided to volunteer for the Teacher
Education for East Africa program in
Uganda, serving from 1964-67. It was in
East Africa that their daughter, Sara
Galosi ’90 & ’92, was born.
“When I was teaching at KU, I was
constantly talking about the Peace
Corps,” said Eldon. “I think it broadened
my global experience.”
Like the Katters, Patti Hinderliter-
Espinosa ’94 met her husband Patrick
while serving on the tiny island of
Pohnpei Stat. Part of the Federated States
of Micronesia, which is made up of 607
islands located in the South Pacific and
spread our over 1,700 miles, Pohnpei is
considered the most developed in the
federation.
From 2001 to 2003, this young Peace
Corp volunteer lived with a host family, Patti Hinderliter-Espinosa lived with Lorina Pernee's [left] family while serving on the tiny island of
scuba dived in a fantastic natural under- Pohnpei Stat.
water environment, and served in one of
the toughest jobs in the Peace Corp.
“I was a health volunteer,” said because we had to live with a host family. for a television station immediately
Hinderliter-Espinosa who graduated Like all families we had our differences, following graduation from KU.
from KU with a degree in telecommuni- but within the culture, when they get “Everything in the news seemed to be
cations. “I worked with individuals with angry with you, they don’t let you know so negative. I decided that I wanted to do
tuberculosis and leprosy. I received all my about it until two months later. One day I some good in the world and go where I
training through the Peace Corps. The wore my flip-flop sandals into the house could help people,” she said.
FSM is one of the few places in the world and didn’t find out that was the wrong For Hinderliter-Espinosa, and many
where there is still leprosy.” thing to do until three months later, others like her, the Peace Corps offers a
Despite the realities of her job, she said when it finally came out.” sense of fulfillment that few other experi-
that overall, it was a special experience. Hinderliter-Espinosa said her service ences can match. Regardless of the job
“Of course, I met Patrick while I was on the isolated South Pacific island was a assignment, all have found a life-chang-
there, and it was a different experience welcome change from the steady diet of ing and sometimes life-challenging
than other Peace Corps locations news she experienced when she worked experience.
F
or example, the tiny pin at the pin comes from 1991. All of the current pins in the collection.
bottom of the page with the gold pins are also given as thank you gifts to The lavalier featuring the big “K” in the
and maroon border surrounding a visitors and other honored guests of the middle is well documented and states:
picture of Old Main has the words “The university. “Meritorious Award, Band, Keystonia
Seal of Keystone Normal School.” It is Shown in the lower left is an all-gold Orchestra, 1960.” The recipient is unknown
the oldest piece in the collection. pin with the seal of the state of Pennsylvania as this piece was obtained from an auction.
All of the rectangular pins are of current in the center and is a beautiful example Regardless of their provenience, the
design and replaced the K&U [to be read from the Kutztown State Teachers College pins provide a fascinating glimpse into
“KU and you”] square pin. The KU Bear era. No date is provided on the piece. the school’s history.
also is of modern design and represents Lavaliers, or pendants, were handed So that we may grow our collection, the
KU Athletics. These pins are worn every- out as special achievement and com- Office of Alumni Relations would like to
day by faculty members, administrators, memorative awards to students and encourage anyone with commemorative
and staff to proudly display their alumni. The gorgeous black and gold jewelry that they would like to contribute
Kutztown affiliation. lavalier and pin combination is marked to contact Glenn Godshall, director of
The distelfink pin is probably from as a 50 year alumni award. With no date Alumni Relations, at 1-800-682-1866 or
the 1990’s, and of course the 125 years inscribed, it remains one of the mystery via e-mail at godshall@kutztown.edu.
The Rothermel Award recognizes Kutztown University Alumni who graduated 16 or more years
ago. This award recognizes the notable and distinguished achievements of an alumna or alumnus in
her/his professional and personal life.
The Early Career Excellence Award recognizes Kutztown University alumni who have gradu-
ated within the last 15 years. These graduates have achieved exceptional success in their chosen profession.
D
uring the groundbreaking ceremony for the
Alumni Plaza, the Student Government President
at that time, Mike Wojewodka ‘03, described the
Plaza as our front yard, a place to gather with family and
friends. Over the years that description became a reality.
As one of the most picturesque spots on campus, it pro-
vides a perfect background for graduation and wedding
photos; few can resist the relaxing atmosphere and the
temptation to kick back with friends or relive the memo-
ries captured on the inscribed bricks.
In this issue and coming issues, the Tower will present
the stories behind the brick inscriptions.This issue features
the inscription:“Frederick R. Smith ’37, Kutztown native,
lifelong entertainer and educator whose road less traveled
started here.” His daughter, Bonnie Rigg, writes:
“The inscription for this brick in honor of my dad was from a poem written by one of
dad’s favorite poets, Robert Frost.The poem ‘The Road Not Taken’ was written in 1915, the
year dad was born. My father felt it applied especially to him as he, too, didn’t know which
was ‘the road less traveled’ until his career in music and education had progressed. My
mom and dad traveled to the Midwest and Florida from Pennsylvania to pursue dad’s
musical ambitions as bandleader of a big band. My husband Matt and I also arranged for a
tree to be planted near the brick, which serendipitously faces Old Main, a very special place
to dad.We felt dad would be pleased to be a part of Kutztown University again.”
The inscribed messages on the bricks offer words of encouragement and leave a lasting
testament of the people, places, and events that composed the KU experience. If you are
A graduation photo of Frederick R. Smith ’37, in whose interested in purchasing a brick for inscription in the Alumni Plaza (prices range from $300
honor the pictured brick was placed in Alumni Plaza. to $1,000), please call the Office of Development at 610-683-1394.
I
magine walking along the surface of a
100-million-year-old sandstone bed
in the western United States as a sci-
entific detective looking for clues that
will reveal the type of environment in
which the sediment was deposited.
Just think how exciting it would be to
discover new ideas to help make the
world’s most important source of protein,
the soybean plant, even more productive.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could
conduct your own research on the use
of the modern digital camera in fine art
photography?
Alumni contributors to the KU
Foundation’s Undergraduate Research
Grants make these kinds of research
opportunities a reality for KU students
every year. By giving them experience in Jaclyn Cole
data and specimen collection, experi-
mentation, documentation, publication,
and presentation, the grants launch
students into the world of professional
research.
“Without the ability to discover new
knowledge, we would become static and
uncompetitive in the world,” said Dr.
Kurt C. Friehauf, chairman of the
Undergraduate Research Committee.
“Learning how to discover new ideas - to
push the boundaries of knowledge - is
precisely what research projects at the
undergraduate level teach.” Christine Spotts Jon Bernard
Christine Spotts, a senior studying
biology, plans to continue her education
in the field of marine invertebrate zoology. during its formation. He and his advisors Working with Professor Leigh Kane,
This April, she took a slight detour into concluded that sediments deposited Department of Fine Arts, last spring,
the field of botany. Working with Dr. quickly and subsequently deformed as an undergraduate research grant allowed
Anne Zayaitz, Department of Biological water trapped between grains escaped her to evaluate the quality of prints creat-
Sciences, she received a research grant to rapidly. They also found that a second ed from pocket digital camera images.
study the effects of nitrogen-fixing bacte- body of sandstone formed as a mudflow. [The research has been] “a great capstone
ria on soybean plant growth. Bernard said he plans to revisit south- to my work here at KU, as well as a first
“The funds awarded to us by the ern Utah in the future and continue his step toward success in my field,” she said.
undergraduate research committee research on the debris flow deposits. “These grants are only possible
allowed us to present our research Jaclyn Cole ’07 is an artist, writer, musi- because alumni volunteer to make con-
project at the Annual Commonwealth of cian, and aspiring world traveler. But it tributions to a program that creates life-
Pennsylvania University Biologists was a research grant that brought her changing opportunities for KU students,”
Meeting where we won the top prize at face to face with science. Friehauf said. “The Undergraduate
the conference,” Spotts said. “Today’s consumer digital cameras have Research Grant Program is a catalyst that
Jon Bernard ’07 worked with Dr. reached unprecedented levels of resolution, enables students to learn how to extend
Edward Simpson and Dr. Sarah Tindall, lens quality, and compact size,” she said. the frontiers of knowledge.”
Department of Physical Sciences, and “This opens up a new world of opportu- For more information visit the
traveled to Utah in April to conduct field- nity to professional photographers.” Undergraduate Research Committee
work at a sandstone deposit to determine As an artist, she wanted to find a Website at: www.kutztown.edu/
the climate and conditions of the region camera that was easy to use and carry. committees/URC.
BY CRAIG WILLIAMS
his academic year will mark the 20th season Visits from the Canadian Brass, Budapest
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“The Yamato Drummers is a crowd pleaser,” ment, and for the entire community it’s an Center Stage:
Finks said.“They have returned to a packed opportunity to become involved with art.” Schaeffer Auditorium
house year after year.” Scheduled for Upgrades
Schaeffer Auditorium has also hosted its This year’s season includes:
share of drama, opera and Broadway. From mprovements to the two major art
Othello and Romeo and Juliet, to Porgy and
Bess, Fiddler on the Roof, Aida, and Universes
SLANGUAGE, there is no channel surfing when
• Neil Berg’s “100 Years of Broadway,”
September 20.
• Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, October 16:
which includes a new work commissioned
I centers on campus: the Sharadin Arts
Building and Schaeffer Auditorium
are among the goals of the Kutztown
theatre comes to Schaeffer. University Foundation’s current capital
Then there are the performances that just from choreographer Brian Enos to celebrate campaign, the Campaign for Kutztown
don’t fit into any category.With unforgettable the 20th season of Performing Artists Series. University.
names like the Capitol Steps, Flying Karamazov • Yamato Drummers, November 6. Built in 1938, Schaeffer Auditorium
Brothers, Body Vox, Momix, and • Mingus Big Band, January 30, with a is home to the KU Performing Artists
Mummenschanz, these performers stretch the pre-performance talk by Dr. Kevin Kjos, Series and academic conferences.The
boundaries of dance, theatre, pantomime, and director of KU Jazz Studies main stage also is the venue of choice
circus, to the delight of everyone. for many university and community
Especially booked for younger audiences • Israel Chamber Orchestra, February 24, group activities.
are the tickle-your-funny-bone acts that visit sponsored by KU Council of Trustees member The third oldest building on campus,
the Children’s Series which are presented at a Herb Hyman, M.D. Schaeffer was constructed when the
parent-friendly time on Sunday afternoon. • The Paul Taylor Dance Company, April 10, student population was about 1,200
Additionally, the world famous duo of Trout which will feature a special screening of and has served without any substantial
Fishing in America has lead a lineup of other “Dancemaker,” a documentary on this upgrades in those 68 years. In order to
notable acts including Tom Chapin, Pilobolus pre-eminent choreographer, on April 9. better serve our students, the campaign
Too, the Missoula Children’s Theatre, and the will provide for the complete renova-
Russian American Kids Circus, to name a few. The Childrens’ Series Presents: tion of Schaeffer, including ensuring
Every year Finks, who was hired specifically • Les Parfaits Inconnus [The Perfect Unknowns] ADA accessibility, plus construction of
to establish the series and launched the pro- October 21, a zany medley of circus arts. a 52,800 square foot addition. High-
gram in 1988, has worked to expand the series. lights include a 300-seat proscenium
With an eye on cultivating the audiences of • Sign Stage on Tour,“James and the Giant theatre, a 150-seat black box theatre,
tomorrow, the Community Outreach Program Peach,” presented in American Sign Language surrounding workshop areas, new
was developed as part of the KU Performing and spoken English, February 3. classrooms, and rehearsal space.
Artists Series to make performances available • Galumpha, March 30, combining dance, This spring, renovations began on
to area schools and community groups. acrobatics, and physical comedy, is the final Sharadin, with upgrades to Schaeffer
“The great diversity presented on campus offering of this season’s Children’s Series. Auditorium slated to begin next year.
every year is an important part of the series,”
For more information call 610-683-4511 or
Finks said.“For our students, it’s a wonderful
go to www.Kutztown Presents.org.
learning experience, for the general public, it
provides an evening of live, quality entertain-
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The floor of Kutztown University's Keystone Hall Arena received a face-lift in the summer.
deans’ corner
Interim Dean Dr. Frederick McCoy, College of Education
This is a time of change, endings, beginnings, visions, and opportunities. The new academic
year is beginning. Eager freshmen are anticipating their new life chapters. Returning upper-
classmen are ready to continue their trek toward certification. Buildings are undergoing
transformations. New faculty and staff members are learning the ropes.
In June, Dr. Regis Bernhardt retired as dean of the college. Under his guidance the college
renewed its accreditation with the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
as well as continued the tradition of improvement and innovation.
Change is always difficult. Dr. Bernhardt taught us to stay the course and move forward.
Change also brings renewed opportunity for growth and development. I am indebted to his
wisdom and foresight. He was, and is, a true friend and mentor!
As the fall semester begins we induct the newest KU family members into the college of education. They meet in the
Freshmen Seminar–their inaugural collegiate experience. This year’s seminar focuses on respect. To facilitate a greater
awareness of this premier professional quality expected in all educators, Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot’s book “Respect” was
read by all freshmen.
Her words set the stage for readers by defining respect in an extraordinary context: “Respectful relationships … have a
way of sustaining and replicating themselves. I would like to document how respect grows … how people work to chal-
lenge and dismantle hierarchies rather than how they reinforce them …”
These words resonate in all educators, not only freshmen. We need to read, hear, and respond to her challenges. What a
positive testament to all of us who are connected to the college of education and to the teaching profession.
Class of 1932 (left to right): Emma Fister Class of 1937 (left to right): Mildred Class of 1942 (seated, L to R): William Wewer,
Lenhart, President Cevallos, Mary King Geiger Lichtenwalner Phillips,Violet Moyer Dolliver, Carl Constein, Evelyn Smith Guss; (standing)
President Cevallos, Ethel Dietrich George Gladys Spatz Long, President Cevallos, Mary
Ellen Diehl Graham
Class of 1952 (seated, L to R): Irene Blatt, Joyce Luckenbill Rohrbach, Lucille Levan Larash, Anita Welch, Erika Neidhardt, Lois Gromis Rhoads; (standing,
front row): Joyce Shuker Dojan, Amy Bratsch, Mary Jane Schoenberger Vanek, Paul Larash, Shirley Beamesderfer Printz,William McHale, Mary Jo MacCullum
Fox, Arnold Cederberg, Floyd Keim; (back row) Paul Sommers,Thomas Rosica, John Meyer, Joseph Charnigo, Robert Bradley, President Cevallos, George
Skeeba, Joseph Rinaldi
Class of 1962 (first row,L to R):Shirley Roth Hader,Margaret Sutton Hartzell, Class of 1967 (first row,L to R): Ann Wasser Hohe, Laura Hooper Porsch,
Carol Cool Bartholomew, Kermit Bartholomew, June deFranco Marvel; (2nd Sally Whitehead Davis, Barbara Phillips Campbell, Janet White Lehman,
row): Geraldine Ryan Ball, Mary Jane Goas Sausser, Gladys Albright Horvath, Judith DeLong Davidson-Roth,Vincenta Grum; (2nd row): Gail Sanders
Sandra Clayton Coyle, President Cevallos; (3rd row): Carolyn Wounderly Young, President Cevallos, Robert Bennett, Barbara Bahner Bennett,
Seidel, Sue Shaw Langer, Neil Dreibelbis; (4th row):Walter Rohr, Robert Sandra Holod
Krewson, James Sassaman
Class of 1972 (first row,L to R): Suzanne Snyder Shuey, Eloise Long, Becky Class of 1977 (first row,L to R): Michael Deibert, Donna DiGiacomo
Hoffman Rader, Alan Kirschen, Brian McDaniel, Noreen Karahuta Moser; Schoen, Constance Hartman, Kathleen Clarke Woodruff, Arlene LaSalle
(2nd row): Charles Ricketts, Janet Dembroski Harden, Robert Frable, Lund; (2nd row): Suzanne Wyar, Ralph Marino, Barbara Taffera Costanzo,
President Cevallos; Lynn Harding Millar Diane Menio, President Cevallos; (3rd row): Gregory Raysor, Carol Stoner
Shenberger, Angela Capers Bosket, Robert Kurinka
tower
U N D E R T H E
KU Professor Honored by
Kristin Grassi takes a break in Schaeffer Auditorium where she often performs. Marine Science Consortium
This summer, Albert F. Answini was honored
Vocalist Named to DownBeat for his many years of service to the Marine
Science Consortium Inc., of which Kutztown
Magazine Best List University is a member. Answini, a KU professor
emeritus, held a leadership role with the con-
Kristin Grassi, a music major, was named best jazz vocalist by DownBeat sortium for more than 20 years and was con-
magazine in its 30th annual student music awards. Often referred to as sortium president from 1990 to 2007. His guiding
the “College Grammys,” the awards were listed in the June issue of the hand brought the consortium into the 21st
magazine. Century and established a lasting collaboration
More than 2,000 musicians entered this year’s awards in four divisions: with the NASA Wallops Flight Facility. He was
junior high, high school, performing arts high school, and college. Grassi an associate professor of biology at KU for 26
joins an elite group of past winners that includes Grammy-winning years.The consortium is naming a hall in his
vocalist Norah Jones, trumpeters Roy Hargrove and Wallace Roney, honor at the Wallops Island, Virginia facility.
arranger and bandleader Maria Schneider, and saxophonist Chris Potter.
KU professor and Kutztown Jazz Ensemble Director Kevin Kjos
nominated Grassi for the honor. Kjos sent DownBeat three cuts featuring
Grassi from the ensemble’s new recording “Dance You Monster,” which University Hosts Art
was released in May.
Grassi, a resident of Emmaus, Pennsylvania, will graduate in December. Education Study Institute
Program
This summer the university hosted the
Student Earns Art Education Study Institute Program,“An
Invitation to the Dinner Party.” A major curricu-
Top Scholarship lum resources initiative designed to provide
educators with materials to teach about the
Honors in Miss multi-media presentation,“The Dinner Party,”
the program introduced the piece’s creator
Pennsylvania Judy Chicago. Chicago approached the
Department of Art Education and Crafts to
Pageant request the development of the institute.
The founder of the Women’s Art Education
Collective,“The Dinner Party” is her best known
KU junior Carmen Bloom, earned work. Executed between 1974 and 1979 with
top interview honors and secured
the participation of hundreds of volunteers,
$900 in scholarships during her
the project, a symbolic history of women in
participation in the Miss
Western Civilization, has been seen by more
Pennsylvania Pageant held this past summer in the Lehigh Valley.
than one million viewers during its 16 exhibi-
Bloom, competing as Miss White Rose City, earned a $100 scholarship
tions in six countries.The institute was
for winning the interview category for the entire pageant. She received an
designed to introduce participants in the
additional $500 for being the top non-finalist in the interview category,
program to the concepts and practices
and $300 for competing in the pageant. The $500 scholarship was pre-
associated with feminist pedagogy.
sented by the Pennsylvania Association of Local Scholarship Pageants.
Bloom, a political science major with a minor in Spanish, resides in
Reading, Pennsylvania and is a graduate of Central Catholic High School.
class notes
1940s seeing old friends, alumni, and
football teammates, and have
Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
She now serves as an AARP vol-
1970s
1942 hosted many gatherings over unteer preparing taxes for elderly/ 1970
the years. low income families and enjoys Louise (Arlen) Cosgrove retired
her grandchildren’s gymnastics from the Salisbury Township
1957
meets and soccer games. Ander- School District in 2006 after 36
Jack Eagle recently had his son has also established the years of teaching art. She is paint-
work shown at Frame Your Ralph J. and Margaret H. Deisher ing full time in her studio and
Image Gallery and Gifts in Endowed Scholarship Fund in has exhibited in juried shows
Coopersburg, Pa. memory of her parents. over the years with the Lehigh
1997 who is in the military. She is a titled “Treadmill” and it won School District, which has made
stay-at-home mom to daughter best feature at two film festivals. adequate yearly progress for four
Dawn (Harvitz) Owens (& ‘00)
Kylie and designs and sells Currently, he is working as a consecutive years. Additionally,
recently accepted a position at
digital scrapbooking kits at casting assistant on the Warner at the end of 2006, Hill was
the University of Cincinnati in
ScrapOutsidetheBox.com Brothers action film “Rory’s ordained as the first female min-
the Graduate Programs Office
First Kiss.” ister of the Faith Emanuel Baptist
for the College of Business. She 1999
Church in Philadelphia.
recruits prospective students to Karin (Guenther) Althouse is 2001
the MBA and MS degree programs. working on her MBA at KU. Paige (Brown) O’Keefe (&’04) 2004
Elaine Hilbert is an art teacher Kurt Moyer recently had paint- lives in West Chester and teaches Caroline M. Brown and William
at Fleetwood High School, where ings shown at Edavid Gallery in K-5 art in the Great Valley School H. Mann IV (‘04) were married in
she directed her first high school Bethlehem, Pa. District. She received her master’s June in Barto, Pa.
musical this year. She has trav- degree in art education from Michael Ferrari just released
eled abroad to Western Europe, Christy (Wanner) Roberts and Kutztown in 2004, and she mar-
husband Aaron had a daughter, his first novel,“Assault on the
the United Kingdom, and ried Brian O’Keefe in July 2005. Senses.”
Australia, and was recently Madalee Elizabeth.
2002 In May, Daniel G. Zebrowski
accepted into the Fulbright Maria Miceli-Jacobson is the
teacher exchange program. proud mother of one. She Amy Constanty is engaged to graduated from Kean University
works as the director of Student Ryan Burkey.They are planning a with a master’s degree in psy-
Marykim Murtha has two chil- wedding for January 2008. chological services.
dren,Timothy and Adaline. Activities at Drew University in
Madison, N.J. Denise Kuntz recently graduated Karen (Orloski) McGraw and
1998 from Seton Hall University with her husband Brian McGraw
Julio Torres received a full
K. Rebecca (Fairchild) Fisher scholarship to pursue his Ph.D. her master’s degree in nursing. (‘04) celebrated their one-year
and husband Edward recently in Hispanic linguistics/second wedding anniversary in July.
Mike Niklauski (&‘03) married
had a son, Eddie.They live in language acquisition at George- They recently purchased their
Nicole (Burkhart) Niklauski (’03)
East Norriton, Pa., with two cats town University this fall. first home in Frederick, Md.,
in September 2006.The couple
and a dog. She is currently a stay- where they both teach.
met in a speech communication
at-home mom but works part- 2000s class. Mike is a photojournalist 2005
time for Fairchild Services, Inc., for FOX 42 in York, Pa., and Nicole
2000 Andrew B. Block is a legislative
and Curves. is a sales representative for
Adrian DiGiovanni had his aide for Congressman Charlie
Tracey (Whyne) Caudle lives in McNeill Group in Yardley, Pa. Dent. He and wife Christine live
first leading role in a feature
Quantico,Va., with her husband Allison Senzig is planning an in Bethlehem Township, Pa.
film last year. The film was
October wedding. Erin Cooney was promoted
Jennifer Hart is engaged to be to assistant director of alumni
married to Joseph Collopy of relations at The Hill School in
Philadelphia in October. Pottstown, Pa. She is responsible
Jennifer Crum published “Edu- for the planning, execution and
cating the Art Teacher: Invest- evaluation of all advancement
igating Artistic Endeavors by driven events including family
Students at Home” in the July weekend, reunion weekend, and
2007 issue of Art Education. commencement.
Janelle (Little) Garay married Marc Francavilla is pursuing a
Matthew “Pige” Garay (’03) in master’s degree of divinity at
2005. Janelle works as a parale- Baptist Bible Seminary and
gal for a pharmaceutical compa- doing college ministry part-time.
ny south of West Chester, while He hopes to do college ministry
Matt serves as a police officer in full-time when he graduates.
Fort Washington. They live in
King of Prussia and hope to start
Marriages
Many KU alumni, as seen in the photo, attended the wedding of a family soon. 1960’s
Meghan (Chapman) ‘03 and F. Michael Wojewodka, Jr. ‘03. 2003 Mary Jane (Bittner) to Paul Riffle
Pictured left to right (front to back): Mike Niklauski ’02, Nicole ’66 5/12/2007
Nicole (Burkhart) Niklauski
(Burkhart) Niklauski ’02, Chapman and Wojewodka, President F. married Mike Niklauski (’02 & 1980’s
Javier Cevallos and Josee Cevallos, Kate Moretti, Stacey Klusaritz ‘03) in September 2006.The cou- Deborah (Fries) ’80 & ’87 to Philip
’04, Fred Weidner ’04, Stephanie Korkos ’02, Christine (Volkert) ple met in a speech communica- Jackson 12/9/2006
Hendershot ’03, Jeremy Copeland ’05, Courtney (Hensinger) tion class. Nicole is a sales repre-
Copeland ’04, Kim Donohue ’03, Meredith Horishny ’00, Angie sentative for McNeill Group in 1990’s
(Deardorff) Coutts ’00, Jill (Kauffman) Holmes ’00, Ashley Rinier ’04, Yardley, Pa., and Mike is a photo- Katy-Louise (Kelly) ’93 to Al Anicic
Jamie Dalton ’04, Erika (Kleinbaum) Clauss ’06, Kevin Clauss ’06, journalist for FOX 42 in York, Pa.
Larry Stuardi ’79, Kate (Nolan) Stuardi ’83, Brian Parker ’02, 2000’s
Melanie Muscara ’04, Nick Villano ’03, Ed Vicic ’05, Ann Ryan ’05, In June, Kari King-Hill was Becky (Guth) ’05 to Austin Davis
Sherry Seaman of Student Union & Involvement Services, Peter appointed as principal of the 9/2/2006
Kobliska ’03, Logan Frerotte ’04. William H. Loesche Elementary
School in the Philadelphia
letters
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hindsight
Here is an exciting picture of a touchdown scored during the 1962 football season. It was Kutztown’s first winning season
in many years, and one in which the team was undefeated in all of their home games. Can you guess who is carrying the ball?
Here’s a hint. Ed Bradley, 60 Minutes commentator for CBS, was a 259 lbs. guard playing for Cheyney in this game. Submissions to
Hindsight are always welcome. Send to Craig Williams,Tower editor, Kutztown University, P.O. Box 730, Kutztown, PA 19530 or
cwilliam@kutztown.edu. For the answer to the Spring ’07 Hindsight photo, please turn to page 29.
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