Class Notes
Class Notes are compiled by the Elizabethtown College Alumni Association. Submit your class notes on etownalumni.com or email your updates to magazine@etown.edu.
1950's
Class of 1954 Celebrates 70th Anniversary
(L-R): Delores Heisey '54, Janet Murphy '54, Lois Helstrom '54, Janet Mills '54, and Liz Roth '54 celebrated their 70th anniversary of graduating from Etown with a tea party hosted by Janet Mills' daughters, including fellow Etown alumna Janice Mills '84 (pictured far right). During the celebration, guests from the Class of 1954 received the Etown pin, which is now presented to incoming Blue Jay students.
1960's
Rosalind Griffin '61
Rosalind Griffin '61 was selected as a recipient of a National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Maryland Social Work Lifetime Achievement Award. The honor recognized Griffin's exceptional contributions and dedication to the field of social work.
1970's
Barbara Larmon Failing '75
Elementary Education and English alumna Barbara Larmon Failing '75 recently published her new book, “MASSACHUSETTS! The Stolen Spyglass," an exciting adventure mystery set on Nantucket Island off the coast of Cape Cod. The read-aloud book for ages 8 to 12 years old is Failing's second of the Adventure USA series.
Class of 1978 Alumnae Celebrate Wedding
(L-R): Class of 1978 alumnae Tina (Kulp) Essick, Leslie (Kriebel) Houck, Nancy (Doll) Chaney, Joy (Meredith) McFerren, Vicki (Duimstra) Peters, Mary (Myer) Minor celebrated the wedding of Leslie's youngest son on Sept. 7, 2024.1980's
Forty Years of Blue Jay Friendship
A group of Blue Jays from the classes of 1984, 1985, and 1987 got together to catch up and reminisce over 40 years of friendship that began at Elizabethtown College. Pictured Front Row (L-R): Susie (Polk) McTighe, Doreen (Dempsey) Morris, Barb (Stewart) Hoag, Lani (Johnson) Goshow, Laurie (Bell) Davis, and Bob Donaldson. Back Row (L-R): Rob Fratantoni, Dwight Davis, and Vaughn Landis.Tamara Weaver Zavislan '83
Tamara Weaver Zavislan '83 recently received the Career Achievement Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals Maryland Chapter. Zavislan will be presented with the award at the National Philanthropy Day celebration in November 2024 which honors individuals and organizations for their impact and leadership in Maryland's philanthropic community.1990's
Cindy (Arnold) Lapidus ’92
Social Work alumna Cynthia (Arnold) Lapidus '92 was recognized as a 2024 Angels in Adoption honoree by the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute for her advocacy toward adoption issues.
Amy Ravel '94
Amy Ravel '94, a Technology Teacher at Asbury Elementary in Denver, Colo., was selected to be a member of the Google EDU + AI North America Fellowship for 2024. Ravel has been working with other educators across the nation to put together projects involving Artificial Intelligence and presented her work at a Google showcase in New York City in January 2025.
Diana Heeren '96
Diana Heeren '96 was promoted to Senior Associate Vice President for Finance and Chief Compliance Officer at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. Heeren manages the University’s $170 million operating budget and long-range financial planning and oversees several key functions, including the Business Office, Budget and Financial Planning, Treasury Management, and Conferences and Special Programs.2000's
Marnie (Kinney) Grumbach '00
Marnie (Kinney) Grumbach '00 (pictured on the left), a Communications alumna and Founder of integrated marketing communications agency Fluent imc, recently accepted seven Golden Arrow Awards from the Maine Public Relations Council for the agency's outstanding work across various communications campaigns. The Golden Arrows recognize excellence in communications, public relations, and marketing throughout Maine.Susan Bender '03
Dr. Susan Bender '03 was promoted to Associate Professor of Anatomic Pathology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Bender majored in Biology at Etown, then earned her VMD and Ph.D. in virology from the University of Pennsylvania and MS in veterinary forensic sciences from the University of Florida. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists.
Jennifer Galloway '06
Jennifer Galloway '06 was announced as the immediate past chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) Young Lawyers Division (YLD) during the association’s Annual Meeting on May 10, 2024. As YLD immediate past chair, Galloway will serve on the 2024-25 PBA Board of Governors.
Ryan Kiscaden '07, M'14
Ryan Kiscaden '07, M'14 launched his fictional children's book, "The Air Came to a Stop" in November 2024. The book is the second installment in the Next UP Trades Series, following "The Water Came to a Stop,"and is designed to help combat workforce challenges by sparking curiosity in trade careers early on.
Paul D. Edger '08
Paul D. Edger '08 was elected to a three-year term on the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) Board of Governors, effective after the association’s Annual Meeting on May 10, 2024. Edger will serve as the PBA Zone 3 governor, representing lawyers in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York counties.
Lillian Schemadovits-Norris ’08
Lillian Schemadovits-Norris ’08 was promoted to Permitting and Compliance Manager of the Environmental Health and Safety team at Roseburg Forest Products. Schemadovits-Norris studied Environmental Science at Etown. She joined Rosenburg in 2018 as an Environmental Technician and has become an expert in Oregon's unique and challenging air permitting framework.2010's
A Flock of Blue Jays at Germantown Friends School
(L-R): Joe Stanzione '92, Jalil Pines '19, Rob Fusaro '07, Daisy Curtin '15, and Jamil Pines '19 are proud Etown alumni, carrying on the College's Educate for Service motto through their various roles at Germantown Friends School (GFS) in Philadelphia. Their shared foundation in service learning, instilled during their time as Blue Jays, has translated into meaningful practices that deepen relationships, foster intellectual growth, and serve the greater good within their GFS community.
Julie Sebastian '12
Julie Sebastian '12 was recognized for the growth and expansion of her company, Julie Sebastian Softball and Fitness LLC in Newtown Square, Pa. at the SCORE Small Business Achievement Awards event in June 2024. Sebastion, who received a SCORE Small Business Achievement Award in 2019, formed her company in 2018 to teach softball to young girls and has since evolved to include fitness classes and working with teams.
Sean Jones '16
Sean Jones '16, a high school social studies teacher at Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School: Vine Campus, published a blog post for Bennett International: Educational Consultancy titled "A Practical (evolving) Perspective on A.I." , detailing his perspective on how artificial intelligence is impacting students in classrooms.
Wedding of Emily Albright ’19, M’20 and Andruw Szczawinski ’18
Emily Albright ’19, M’20 and Andruw Szczawinski ’18 celebrated their wedding on May 11, 2024.
Class of '72 Celebrates 50 Years of Friendship
Etown alumnae Denise Pfeiffer Bedger '72, Holly Rebert Kleimo '72, Sue Lenhart Zigler '72, Karen Weaver Haberern '72, and Janet Wagner Bruder '72 celebrated 50 years of friendship when the group of Blue Jays from “The New Dorm” 2-C East" took a recent trip to Rehoboth, Del.
Barbara Larmon Failing '75
Elementary Education and English alumna Barbara Larmon Failing '75 recently published the middle-grade novel, "ALASKA! Danger on the Mushing Trail (Ages 8-12)." The story follows Josh Parker, an eleven-year-old with a fear of dogs who is visiting his older cousin Brent, a competitive sled dog racer, in Alaska and faces a blizzard that disrupts a training run.
Evelyn Bomgardner Martin '74
Evelyn Bomgardner Martin '74 celebrated her 50th anniversary of graduating from Elizabethtown College with a degree in Medical Records by proudly displaying her Blue Jay pride with a photo in her new Etown scarf.
David R. Longsderff '80
David R. Longsderff '80 self-published his first book, “Jobs,” in September 2023. A Business Administration major with a Marketing concentration while at Etown, Longsderff completed a 40-year international business career in 2019 to start an insurance brokerage firm in Lancaster. Jobs explores Longsderff’s career path and the lessons he has learned through his various occupations.
Melissa Drummond (Arnold) '88
Melissa Drummond (Arnold) '88 retired in March 2023 after 35 years of public service as a federal worker. Most recently, Drummond served as Chief Human Capital Officer at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Production and Conservation since 2016 where Drummond's team provided customer service to more than 22,000 employees.
Celebrating 40 years of Friendship
A group of Blue Jays from graduating classes of 1984 and 1985 recently reunited to catch up and celebrate 40+ years of friendship that began at Etown! Pictured (L-R): Rob Fratantoni, Susie (Polk) McTighe, Doreen (Dempsey) Morris, Barb (Stewart) Hoag, Lani (Johnson) Goshow, Vaughn Landis, and Dwight Davis
Jayne Chilutti '84
Occupational Therapy alumna Jayne Chilutti '84 was inducted into the 2023 National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) Hall of Fame for her decades of volunteer service on a local, national, and international level. Chilutti and her four-member class were recognized at the 2023 Enshrinement Ceremony on April 1 in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Kate Miller '96
Alumna Kate Miller '96 got married in September 2022 in Asbury Park, N.J. Her best friend from Etown, Jennie Wydra Barnds '96, and her husband Kent Barnds were in attendance.
Andrew Wolanin '97
Psychology alumnus Andrew Wolanin '97 recently published the book, "The Routledge Handbook of Clinical Sport Psychology," which presents research findings regarding mental health among athletes and other sport professionals, including epidemiological research concerning depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and conduct and interpersonal problems.
Sidoney Samuels-Buckridge '97
Alumna Sidoney Samuels-Buckridge '97 published her book, "Pain To Purpose: My Journey to Redemption," where she shares personal and professional life experiences with readers and explains she overcame setbacks to become a better version of herself.
Dina Kastner (Zarrella) '95
Dina Kastner (Zarrella) '95 was promoted from Senior Field Organizer to Public Policy and Advocacy Manager at the National Association of Social Workers, where she has worked since 2003. Dina majored in Social Work and minored in French at Etown.
Valerie (Dymond) Carroll '99
Valerie (Dymond) Carroll '99 completed her Doctorate in Education from Widener University in December 2023. Carroll majored in Elementary Education and held a minor in Art during her time at Etown.
Jennifer Galloway '06
Jennifer Galloway '06 was announced as the chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) Young Lawyers Division (YLD) during the association’s Annual Meeting on May 5, 2023. As YLD chair, Galloway will serve on the 2023-24 PBA Board of Governors.Matt Lauver '08
Matt Lauver '08 was promoted to Fire Protection Engineering Supervisor for Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command at the Navy Yard in South Philadelphia. Lauver is the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for all fire protection, life safety, and building code matters for all shore-based facilities at all the Navy bases in the northeast.
Natalie Carter '08
Natalie Carter '08, a Social Studies Education alumna, recently received the prestigious Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program award. As a Fulbright recipient, Carter will share knowledge and foster meaningful connections across communities in the United States and abroad. Carter serves as a High School Social Studies Teacher for Unionville-Chadds Ford School District.
Jason J. Theobald, Esq. '07
Jason J. Theobald, Esq. '07 was elected as a member of the Portland, Maine-based law firm of Curtis Thaxter LLC. Theobald's practice focuses on business and commercial litigation, property disputes, land use and zoning matters, discrimination claims, and administrative proceedings. He joined the firm in 2019 after practicing law in the Litigation Division of the Office of the Maine Attorney General and serving as a law clerk for the Maine Superior Court and the Maine Business and Consumer Docket. Theobald received his law degree from Villanova University School of Law in 2015.
Nicole M. Mulhern (Triner), Esq. '12
Nicole M. Mulhern (Triner), Esq. '12 has joined the law firm Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani as a Partner in its New Jersey office. Mulhern handles general and professional liability.
Wedding of Nora Redmond ’13, MS ’14 and Ryan McCrystall on March 25, 2023
Pictured (L-R): Alexa Masano ’13, Nora Redmond ’13, MS ’14, and Betty Lai ’13.
Wedding of Josh Folk '20 and Kendra Fix '19
Josh Folk '20 and Kendra Fix '19 celebrated their wedding on December 10, 2022, with the support of a Blue Jay-filled wedding party that included Jamie Lees '19, Carly Allport '19, Jeri Oscovitch '19, Maggie Fix '20, Derek Bosworth '20, Nathan Ulrich '20, and Noah Hankee '20.Alyssa Broda '13
Alyssa Broda '13 was recently hired by the University of California San Diego as the institution's Associate Director of Development for the School of Biological Sciences. Broda majored in English - Professional Writing during her time at Etown.
Alyssa Irish '17
Accounting alumna Alyssa Irish '17 was recently promoted to a manager position at the accounting firm McKonly & Asbury's Lancaster office. Irish is a CPA and is a member of the firm’s Tax Segment where she specializes in affordable housing partnerships and nonprofit taxes.
Lori B. Donofrio-Galley '83
Lori B. Donofrio-Galley '83 launched her business, The Right Angle Strategic Storytelling, LLC in April 2021. The public relations consultation and strategy company helps make businesses and non-profit organizations visible through strategic storytelling. Donofrio-Galley majored in English/Communication Arts while at Etown.
Todd Keagy '93
Todd Keagy '93 was recently promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Retail & Small Business Banking Office at Ephrata First National Bank. Keagy majored in Business Administration-Marketing at Etown.
Karen Ladley ’98
Dr. Karen Ladley '98 earned her Educational Doctorate in Transformational Education from Kutztown University. Karen successfully defended her dissertation, "Learning to Navigate the Unknown: The Importance of Critical Reflection and Collaboration for Community College Faculty During a Pandemic" in the spring of 2022.
Ryan Kiscaden '07, M'14
Ryan Kiscaden '07, M'14 launched an illustrated children's book series in November 2022, aimed at improving perceptions of the skilled technician. The Business Administration alumnus published his first book, "The Water Came To A Stop" in the NEXT UP TRADES series, which celebrates problem-solving and helping others.
Jennifer Galloway '06
Political Science/Criminal Justice alumna Jennifer Galloway '06 was named to the Central Penn Business Journal's Forty Under 40 list, which recognizes honorees based on professional accomplishments, community service, and commitment to inspiring change. Galloway works as an attorney at Saxton & Stump in Lancaster.
Vicky Wong '08
Vicky Wong '08 was recently awarded the Maryland Optometric Association's (MOA) Maryland Optometrist of the Year 2022 for her performance of outstanding services on behalf of the profession and to the visual welfare of the public. She is also the current President-Elect of the Association.Pictured: Dr. Vicky Wong with her husband John AuYeung, her daughter Ava, parents Mike and Marina, and sister-in-law Melissa AuYeung.
Ashleigh Aungst '09
Ashleigh Aungst '09 recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of her company, A2B Strategies, LLC, which focuses on providing marketing and communications solutions to clients across the U.S.
Paul Edger '08
Paul Edger '08 received the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) Young Lawyers Division (YLD) Michael K. Smith Excellence in Service Award during the PBA Annual Meeting in May 2023.
Meghan McNaughton Wagner '10
Meghan McNaughton Wagner '10, who was named a Star of Excellence recipient - PennDOT's highest recognition. McNaughton Wagner serves as Assistant Counsel in the General Law Division of the Office of Chief Counsel and was recently honored at the Governor's Residence in August 2022.
Eric Storey '13 and Shelby Storey (Meyerhoffer) '12
Eric Storey '13 and Shelby Storey (Meyerhoffer) '12 welcomed their adorable new addition (and future Blue Jay Class of 2044) Rowen James Storey into the world on Aug. 16, 2022.
Wedding of Allison Patterson '18 and David Hess '17 on May 20, 2022
Pictured (L-R): Megan Wynings '18, Kelly Knorr '18, Allie Patterson '18, David Hess '17, Alex Patterson '22Ashley Marro Grossman '06
Ashley Marro Grossman '06 was recently awarded a Master of Science in Education degree from Wilkes University, her second master’s degree. Ashley had previously been awarded a Special Education Certification from East Stroudsburg University.Jill (Burke) Gilbert '95
Jill (Burke) Gilbert '95 was named president-elect of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Gilbert is an audit partner at RKL.Keith Pfeil '00
Keith Pfeil '00 recently took on a role as senior VP and CFO of Globus Medical, a publicly-traded medical device company in Pennsylvania.Josh Wolfe '08
Josh Wolfe '08 was promoted to chief financial officer of Royal Farms in Baltimore, Md.Paul Edger '08
Paul Edger '08 was named the new managing attorney of the Chambersburg and Gettysburg offices of MidPenn Legal Services. He has been named a Rising Star by Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and has been given Central Penn Business Journal’s 2019 Forty Under 40 award.
Sarah Bucher '10
Sarah Bucher '10 was hired by Legend of Lancaster, part of Legend Senior Living, as sales director.Travis Lucas '11
Travis Lucas '11 has completed his master’s degree in opera performance in May 2017 at the University of Delaware.Julie Hess '17
Julie Hess '17 joined Barry Isett & Associates Inc. in the Civil Department as a staff professional.Thomas Showers '81
Thomas Showers '81 has been hired by Orrstown Bank as senior vice president and commercial and industrial relationship manager.Russell Wynegar MBA '18
Russell Wynegar MBA '18, an SGPS graduate, was awarded Central Penn Business Journal’s 2019 Forty Under 40 award.Lisa (Thommes) Coldiron '81
Lisa (Thommes) Coldiron '81 was named inaugural head of school for the new Sussex Montessori School.Shaw Strauss '08
Shaw Strauss '08 was hired as manager of the Lancaster office of Maher Duessel.Megan Steber '13, MS '14
Megan Steber '13, MS '14 earned her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy through Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia in April 2019.Cynthia Barr '89
Cynthia Barr '89 has recently celebrated her 30th anniversary with CPA firm Ross Buehler Falk.Luis Devia '14
Luis Devia '14 was welcomed to Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine’s Class of 2023Tessa Balencic '16
Tessa Balencic '16 has recently founded Hera Brand, Inc. (HERA) which has developed a product that could help midwives in developing countries.Dr. Barbara Prince '12
Dr. Barbara Prince '12 received a SAGE Publishing Keith Roberts Teaching Innovations Award, has been selected to serve as the deputy editor of the journal Teaching Sociology, and accepted a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Sociology at Lebanon Valley College starting fall 2019.Michael Bromirski MBA '18
Michael Bromirski MBA '18 became the superintendent of Hempfield Area School District.Joshua Schaffer '09
Joshua Schaffer '09 has been named the dean of students for Elizabethtown Area Middle School.Elizabeth Callahan '04
Elizabeth Callahan '04 was recently honored as Woman of the Year from the Woman’s Equality Coalition of Linn County, Iowa. She facilitated a program called Lunch with a Leader. The purpose was to help young girls see women as leaders so they could see themselves as community leaders in the future.Dr. Jane Drobin '14
Dr. Jane Drobin '14 has opened her own practice, Naturopathic & Chiropractic Family Health.Thomas Showers '81
Thomas Showers '81 has been hired by Orrstown Bank as senior vice president and commercial and industrial relationship manager.Lisa Biggica '09
Lisa Biggica '09 was recently named the president and CEO of Unique Source Products & Services.Bryanna (DiGerlando) Fredericks '07
Bryanna (DiGerlando) Fredericks '07 was promoted to senior manager at Herbein & Company, Incorporated.Heather Wolf '05
Heather Wolf '05 has been accepted to the Women in Leadership Program at the University of Notre Dame Mendoza School of Business.Meghan Tooley '10
Meghan Tooley '10 was honored with a United We Rock Award, which honors community-minded and philanthropic young professionals and college students who are making a difference.Kevin Pugh '94
Kevin Pugh '94 is in his 11th year as the dean of school culture at Flagstaff Academy, a public charter school in Colorado. The school was recognized in Washington, D.C., this summer as a National School to Watch, one of only six middle schools in the country to receive this honor.Kimberly Kim '17
Kimberly Kim '17 has just accepted an invitation to serve in the U.S. Peace Corps. She will be serving in Malawi.Theresa (Boyle) Kraft '91
Theresa (Boyle) Kraft '91 has recently been recognized for her work with STEM in Lancaster County, as well as serving as the chief esports strategist for the Emerald Foundation, a Manheim Township-based nonprofit that’s helping schools across Lancaster and Lebanon counties add esports.Laurie Grube '86
Laurie Grube '86 has been hired as the VP, regional market manager for Riverview Bank. She will be responsible for the oversight of eight Riverview Bank branches in Berks, Schuylkill, and Lehigh counties.Kara Luzik Canale '11
Kara Luzik Canale '11 was recognized in the Harrisburg Young Professionals inaugural class of 20 in their 20’s honorees. This honor is to “acknowledge 20 rising stars from business, culture and civic life in the greater Harrisburg region.Ellen Kleinstuber '92
Ellen Kleinstuber '92 was honored with the 2019 Conference of Consulting Actuaries (CCA) Most Valuable Volunteer Award. She served on the CCA Board for six years, including four years on the Executive Committee.Jeremy Ebersole '05
Jeremy Ebersole '05 was recently hired as the executive director of the Milwaukee Preservation Alliance, Milwaukee City’s top preservation group.Caitlin Wilson '16
Caitlin Wilson '16 completed service in the Peace Corps after 27 months of living and working as an agriculture volunteer in Ghana. During her service, Wilson was assigned to the northern region of Ghana, where she served as an agriculture extension agent for the community. She and a local counterpart worked with a women’s group to grow sweet potatoes and establish a dry season garden to preserve the vines between rainy seasons. Prior to arriving in her community, she received intensive technical and cultural training and language instruction. She is now pursuing a Master of Science at West Virginia University.Eric Guise '05
Eric Guise '05 earned his Ed.D in Teacher Leader in Digital Transformation in Education. Eric and his wife, Dr. Carey “Tamburrino” Guise '05, also welcomed their third child, Briggs Jaxson Guise, in June of this year.
Ryan Perez '15
Ryan Perez '15 was promoted from senior staff accountant to supervisor. He specializes in insurance and employee benefit plan audit engagements, as well as employee stock ownership plans. Ryan has been with the firm for three years.Shannon Leonhard '95
Shannon Leonhard '95 has joined JBT as a commercial relationship officer. In her new role with JBT, she will focus on serving existing commercial banking clients as well as developing new business relationships in Berks, Lancaster, and Lebanon counties.Cindy (Schrader) Evans '86
Cindy (Schrader) Evans '86 has joined Penn State Lehigh Valley as an education program associate. Evans earned a Master of Science in Human Resource Development from Villanova University as well as a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Elizabethtown College. She previously served as director of youth initiatives for the Workforce Board Lehigh Valley.
Dr. Charles Zeiders '84
Dr. Charles Zeiders '84 co-authored a book titled “Malignant Narcissism and Power: a Psychodynamic Exploration of Madness and Leadership." It pertains to madness among leaders and grafts psychopathology into political science.Alex Catalano '11
Alex Catalano '11 has accepted a new position at Tidelands Health as director of wound care services. In this role, Alex will oversee the health system’s wound care services, including two outpatient locations.
Brett Tennis '82
Brett Tennis '82 has joined Saxton & Stump as vice president of strategic alliances to help continue the growth of the firm’s affiliate companies and partners. He will also work alongside the business development team to collaborate with the firm’s attorneys to achieve the highest level of client service.Trisha Clark '16
Trisha Clark '16 has recently graduated from Keiser University Physician Assistant program in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and passed the physician assistant certification boards to become Trisha Clark, PA-C.
Eric Stark Esq. '02
Eric Stark Esq. '02 recently launched a new law practice, Stark Law Group, LLC. The firm, located in Lancaster, Pa., specializes in employment law and workers’ compensation.Bernie Wilk Anderson '82
Bernie Wilk Anderson '82, Mari Pugliese Himmelright '82, Maureen Roberts Zukosky '82, Nancy Pederson Patrick '82, Maryrose Frey Echelberger '82, Chris Hershey Bomberger '82, and Sue Lynam '82 have recently celebrated their 12th annual girl’s weekend over 42 years after graduating from Elizabethtown College. They were placed together in Myer residence hall in 1978-1979 and have remained close friends since.
Toni Wengerd '01
Toni Wengerd '01 has recently completed a children’s book about the experiences of a child during the COVID-19 pandemic, “Giving Hope: A Child’s Journey Through a Pandemic.”Nicholas “Niko” Antonellos '13
Nicholas “Niko” Antonellos '13, a Business Administration major with a concentration in Entrepreneurship, started his company, Sidekicks, in his entrepreneurship class during his senior year at Etown. Eight years later, they have grown into a company that provides support services to individuals with disabilities to now 62 families across New Jersey. They recently received a prestigious nationally recognized accreditation for behavioral health services.Dan Forry '17
Dan Forry '17 has accepted a new position as director of finance and operations for Elizabethtown Area School District. Most recently, Forry was the chief operating officer for the Hempfield School District, where he served as director of enterprise and operations. Before entering public education, Forry spent nearly 10 years as a manager for Exelon Nuclear. He holds a Master of Science degree in operations research from George Washington University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Elizabethtown College.Stephanie Wilhelm '07
Stephanie Wilhelm '07, earned a BA in Art at Etown and was recently featured at Red Lodge Clay Center exhibit at Northwest College.
Donna Reed '78
Donna Reed '78 changed her position at ERT from a strategic customer account manager to an advisor for the eCOA business division and retired in January of 2021Tom Schoener '70
Tom Schoener '70 is in his 15th year as a member of Phillies Welcome Staff at Citizen Bank Park and is enjoying retirement.Montana Tamny '11
Montana Tamny '11 is working for the Uncommon Individual Foundation (UIF). Tamny is part of UIF’s Youth Literacy Mentoring Program (YLM), which helps various schools in Philadelphia read at grade level. UIF is part of a citywide initiative to help Philadelphia students improve their literacy skills. Tamny and her colleagues supplement the curriculum in various Philadelphia schools for students who are struggling to achieve proficiency in English literacy.Aggie Serrame '14
Aggie Serrame '14 accepted a position at the White House and currently works in the biological defense field and is involved in the COVID-19 emergency response.
Crystal Gault West '07
Crystal Gault West BS '07, MS '08 presented her poster entitled “Practical Applications of a District-Wide Response to Intervention Model Targeting At-Risk Learners” at the 2020 American Occupational Therapy Association conference. Crystal also married Daniel West in June of 2019.Matthew VanCleef '18
Matthew VanCleef '18 MED '19 and an English Education major at Etown, is a special education teacher at Farmwell Station Middle School in Ashburn, Va., and is the 2020 Loudoun County Public Schools Secondary New Teacher of the Year.Tammy (Bateman) Dahms '10
Tammy (Bateman) Dahms '10 was recently hired as the director of corporate sales and sponsorships for the Reading Royals & Santander Arena.
Pauline Felice Gibble '81
Pauline Felice Gibble '81 has joined the law firm Saxton & Stump as an associate to support the growing Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights practice in Lancaster.Anthony Suozzo '93
Anthony Suozzo '93 was recently named superintendent of South Hunterdon Regional School District in New Jersey. He was a political science major at Etown and received his master’s in education administration from Rider University.Gabrielle Yankelevich '16
Gabrielle Yankelevich '16 is currently a medical student at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She and her classmates helped to deliver N95 medical masks to hospitals and home health aides throughout Philadelphia during the COVID-19 pandemic.Ryan Unger '01
Ryan Unger '01 became president and CEO of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC. Unger, who previously served as president and CEO of Team Pennsylvania Foundation, assumed the role effective July 1, 2021.Nichole (Opdyke) Eveland '10
Nichole (Opdyke) Eveland '10 is currently employed at Harford County Public School District in Bel Air Elementary School. Nichole is currently providing online learning to a classroom of nine students, all significantly cognitively delayed or non verbal.E. Joy McFerren '78
E. Joy McFerren '78 was named director of human resources for Weidenhammer. Joy was an Elementary Education major at Etown.Thomas Conner '72
Thomas Conner '72 became a history professor at Hillsdale College in 1983. Connor was chosen as Professor of the Year in 1989, 1999, 2008, and 2016 and in 2012, The Princeton Review ranked him as one of the best 300 professors in the country. He remained at the College for 37 years, retired in the spring of 2020, and was the 2020 commencement speaker for the College.Julie Sebastian '12
Julie Sebastian '12 turned her love of softball into a thriving business. Julie Sebastian Softball and Fitness Instructions, LLC, has become a place for young softball players to grow and develop.Wendi Ailor '93
Wendi Ailor '93 recently became the first director of Donor Stewardship for the Office of Planned Giving within the Purdue Research Foundation’s University Development Office.Tara Soffientini Congimi '98
Tara Soffientini Congimi '98 received her doctorate degree in occupational therapy from Quinnipiac University. She currently practices as a Certified Hand Therapist and is the rehabilitation supervisor at Orlin and Cohen Medical Specialists Group in Long Island, N.Y.
David Nagel-Nunez '15
David Nagel-Nunez '15 recently joined the Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz team as an audit supervisor with a specialization in nonprofit organizations and government entities. David graduated from Elizabethtown College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.Andrew Sandridge '15 and Kendra Hudson (Sandridge) '15
Andrew Sandridge '15 and Kendra Hudson (Sandridge) '15 were married on August 1, 2020.Christopher Guear '90
Christopher Guear '90 served as an adjunct instructor of political science at Rowan College at Burlington County (Mount Laurel, N.J.) in 2016 and 2017.Ashley Wise '06
Ashley Wise '06 has been named a partner at Conrad Siegel.Dr. Andrea (Walton) Garcia '99 and Dr. Gabrielle (Giannetti) Hackenberg '10
Dr. Andrea (Walton) Garcia '99, joined Monmouth University in West Long Branch, N.J., along with Dr. Gabrielle (Giannetti) Hackenberg '10, as the inaugural faculty in their developing entry-level Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program. Andrea and Gabrielle will be working together as doctoral capstone coordinator and academic fieldwork coordinator, respectfully.Nate Matias '05
Nate Matias '05 was featured by the American Association for the Advancement of Science for his work to connect research on technology and society, computer science, and artificial intelligence with Christian communities.David Hertz '15
David Hertz '15, Lee Cottrell, Wilfred Mutale, Dr. Scarpino, and Miami Dade College’s Mel Tomeo had a paper published in the Issues in Information Systems Journal. The paper was also accepted for the Best Paper award. With the Best Paper award comes publication in the Journal of Computer Information Systems.Maegen (Ackerman) Borzok '02
Maegen (Ackerman) Borzok '02 is a professor at Mansfield University and is currently working on cutting edge research in the field of cardiovascular diseases and is collaborating with her students on this research.Jessi Clark '19
Jessi Clark '19, Courtney Gelb '19, and Emily Nelson '18 participated in the Harrisburg Marathon on Nov. 8, 2020. All three placed first, second, and third in their age category.Erin Kirchmer (Colfax) '00
Erin Kirchmer (Colfax) '00 has put her Etown degree to great use since graduating with a degree in science education. She has become a science teacher, college professor, author, and world explorer. Erin’s latest article was recently published in the Earth Scientist Journal.Corinne Foster '18
Corinne Foster '18 has been honored as one of Harrisburg Young Professionals' 20 In Their 20s. As the community outreach coordinator for Feeding Pennsylvania, Corinne advocates, communicates, and organizes efforts to support Pennsylvania’s food banks in their effort to address food insecurity.
Dr. Kimberly Weber '10
Dr. Kimberly Weber '10 authored a children's book, “Penny the Pup Presents: The Power of Real Food."William (Bill) Smith '91
William (Bill) Smith '91 has become the CEO of the May & Stanley Smith Charitable Trust (MSSCT). Based in California’s Bay Area, the Trust is a private philanthropic foundation carrying out about $25 million in grantmaking annually in the areas of people with disabilities, foster youth and families, the elderly, and veterans and military families.Dave Dunsavage '06
Dave Dunsavage '06 was hired as assistant principal of Conestoga Valley High School.
Wendy J. Rhoads '11
Wendy J. Rhoads '11 joined the Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz team as a Small Business Accounting Services (SBAS) senior associateKara DeFrias '97
Kara DeFrias '97 joined the Biden-Harris administration in March, working for the U.S. Digital Service at the White House. She previously served in the Obama administration in the first class of White House Presidential Innovation Fellows, then later on the senior staff for then Vice President Biden on his Cancer Moonshot initiative.
Sarah Lenz (Armstrong) '00
Sarah Lenz (Armstrong) '00 graduated from the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy in June 2021. She received a Masters of Science in National Resource Strategy. She is currently a lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps and is stationed on Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia.
Jennifer A. Galloway, Esq '06
Jennifer A. Galloway, Esq '06 has joined Saxton & Stump’s Trusts and Estates team. The team, led by Scott Alan Mitchell, Esq., provides clients with a comprehensive set of legal services related to the creation and administration of personal and family estates, trusts and tax planning, business succession, asset and protection planning, and fiduciary litigation.Dennis Sutterfield '91
Dennis Sutterfield '91 became the new VP, chief information officer (CIO) of SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.Christina Angelucci '18
Christina Angelucci '18 recently has become a lead researcher in a new cutting edge COVID-19 treatment trial for the Main Line Health Hospital System.Christopher Hill '90
Christopher Hill '90 was recently named president of the Sugar Land Skeeters (Minor League Baseball Team)Jonathan Shively '90
Jonathan Shively '90 became the executive director of Fox Valley Hands of Hope, Geneva, IL, on March 1, 2021. This nonprofit agency provides compassionate grief and bereavement support services at no cost to clients and participants.Nancy (Keene) Schweigert '91
Nancy (Keene) Schweigert '91, a teacher at Lake Havasu High School, was recently honored as an inspirational teacher by her students.Steve R. Trega '94
Steve R. Trega '94 was named by Chartwell Law as a partner.Eric J. Boyle, M.S., CFP '05
Eric J. Boyle, M.S., CFP '05 was recently presented with the Thrive 500 award for being one of the fastest-growing financial advisors in the U.S. by WealthManagement.com. Eric and his wife Cheryl (Springer) Boyle '04, own and operate Crest Financial Group and CFG Tax Services.Shannon M. Zimmerman '07
Shannon M. Zimmerman '07 earned her Master of Public Administration from The Pennsylvania State University, graduating with the Pi Alpha Honor distinction in December 2018. She is currently the director of communications for Hempfield School District, located in Landisville.Ashley (Sweeney) Wagner '09
Ashley (Sweeney) Wagner '09, recently joined the law firm of Tucker Arensberg in their Pittsburgh office. Ashley is a member of the Business & Finance Department.Amy DiMichele '10
Amy DiMichele '10 was recently promoted to Program Manager II, Talent Acquisition at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) in January 2021. Aimee completed her communications senior seminar project with CHOP in 2010 and has worked there ever since.Courtney Kofeldt Grove '10
Courtney Kofeldt Grove '10 recently received her Doctorate in Education from West Chester UniversityJean Leisher '18
Jean Leisher '18 recently joined Saxton & Sump’s intellectual property practice.
Lindsey Weibley '05
Lindsey Wagner Weibley '05 graduated from Shippensburg University with her MS in Organizational Development and Leadership (Business) in December of 2021.
Sara C. Arndt '18
Sara C. Arndt '18 was recently hired in a newly created executive-level position with Saxton & Stump. Sara has a background in legal operations, digital marketing, and finance. Arndt previously worked for a Fortune 500 company, The Hershey Company, for more than 15 years in various roles overseeing client service and project management.Darren Siegal '03
Darren Siegal '03 recently accepted a career opportunity as a Parking and Events Manager for the Denver Broncos. Darren oversees the day-to-day parking operations for Empower Field at Mile High.Len White '16
Len White '16, former Director of WellSpan Health, joined Morefield Communications as the company’s new Vice President of Services. White brings over 25 years of experience and leadership to Morefield.
Kevin Juliano '10
Kevin Juliano '10 was promoted to Chief Growth Officer at the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors® overseeing the Member Experience Department. He manages PAR’s technology infrastructure, member engagement and marketing, and the institutionalization of data collection and analysis. Juliano has worked for PAR for eight years.Terry Hutchinson '16
Terry Hutchinson '16, who also coached volleyball at Etown for a time, was recently named the head coach for Georgia State University women's volleyball team - a D1 school in the Sun Belt Conference.
Tricia Oliver '95
Tricia Oliver '95 joined Milford Regional Medical Center as the Vice President for Public Relations, Marketing, and Communications.
Molly Campbell '08
Molly Campbell '08 has been promoted to partner at Reed Smith LLP in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. She was previously counsel. Molly is a member of the firm’s Global Commercial Disputes Group. Her practice focuses on large-scale business and corporate disputes, and she has significant experience in health care and managed care litigation.
Michael Sadowski '97
Michael Sadowski '97 has been hired by Saxton & Stump to their marketing and business development team.Kimberly Lipsky Weidman '91
Forty-four years after writing her essay, “Love is …” for an Allentown School District essay contest, Kimberly Lipsky Weidman '91, published her book on Amazon on April 23, 2022. The book tells the story of the main character creating the word, “love,” and then searching for its meaning by exploring the world around him. The original essay won first place for grades 1-3 in the school district.
Wedding of Savannah Spector (maiden name Lee) '16 and Phillip Spector '15 on April 16, 2021
May 28, 2021
Back Row L to R: Josiah Buxton '15, David Boretti '15, Kris Davis '15, Marla Davis '15, Nick Clarke '15
Front Row L to R: Patrice Zinnikas '16, Tamara Stulen '15, Bride and Groom, Tori Snyder '16, Megan Feehrer '16, Sarah Masco '16
Front: Jessie Hornberger '16
Wedding of Rachel Walker (Saul) '12
July 10, 2021
Pictured (L-R): Jess Roberts '11, Renee Fortinper '10, Lauren (Foster) Fortinper '12, Katie Pebley '13, Rachel Walker (bride) '12, Jenn Simpson '12, Nicole (St. Pierre) Highcove '12, Michele (Saul) Vaillancourt '08
Wedding of Nicole Highcove (St. Pierre) '12
October 5, 2019
Pictured:
3rd Row (L-R): Jenn Simpson '12, Stephen Boyhont '14, Michael Fleming '11, Michael Swanson, Teresa Wolf-Spencer, Richard Wolf-Spencer, Austin DeMarco '11
2nd Row (L-R): Katie Pebley '13, Renee Fortinper '10, Lauren (Foster) Fortinper '12, Amy (Yoder) Fleming '11, Nicole Highcove (bride) '12, Rachel (Saul) Walker '12, Lauren (Carmichael) Robinson '11
Front Row (L-R): Wendy Moulton '15, Hannah Blecker '15, Jess Roberts '11, Drew Robinson '13
Wedding of Robert Cressman '13 & Sarah (Masco) Cressman '15 MS'16
May 28, 2021Pictured:
Back Rows (L-R): Matt Ruth '13, Randy Yost '13, Kevin Berkheiser '13, Tony Bianco '13, Dan Hench '13, Shane Hosler '13, Jake Hoffstein '13, Dillon Tagle '13, Phillip Spector '15
Front Row (L-R): Josh Hannold '13, Hannah (Barch) Waltman '15, Tori Snyder '15 MS'16, Sarah (Masco) Cressman '15 MS'16 (Bride), Robert Cressman '13 (Groom), Savannah (Lee) Spector '15 MS'16, Christa Velenger '13 MS'14
Cesar Vera '14
Cesar Vera '14 has recently graduated from Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business with an MBA and has accepted an offer from Deutsche Bank as an Investment Banking Associate within their Leverage Finance group.
Wedding of Morgan Chambers '17 & Mitchell Gochnauer '19
Morgan Chambers '17 married Mitchell Gochnauer '19 in October of 2021.Larry E. Nolt '67
Larry E. Nolt '67 was elected to the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys Board of Governors. The Board is responsible for the organization’s efforts countywide including managing over 150 charitable funds totaling over $25 million, and making grants over $1.5 million annually to support Florida Keys nonprofits.
Wendy M. Crane '93 P'25
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In March 2022, Wendy M. Crane '93 P'25 received an appointment as a physics instructor/lab coordinator at York College of Pennsylvania. This is a full time position after having served as an adjunct on the faculty of the college since 2018. |
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Dr. Daniel Brubaker '70
Dr. Daniel Brubaker ’70 has published a book, “Psychosocial Political Dysfunction of the Republican Party." The book has been released on Archway publishing, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble.