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President’s Message Dear Fellow Alumni, As I write this message, King’s College was just notified of a new national distinction. King’s was placed on an Honor Roll of 100 schools across the country who have been described as “Best Neighbors” and “Saviors of their Cities.” We were measured on metrics such as contributions to revitalization, cultural renewal, economic development and community service. The University of Southern California and the University of Pennsylvania were at the top of the “25 Best” and King’s was on the “Honor Roll” with schools such as Georgetown, Syracuse, UCLA and Ohio State. Clearly, King’s was one of the smallest schools on this prestigious list. This award comes just weeks after the distinction we received from Forbes magazine, a distinction that is covered in this edition of Pride. We are justifiably proud of these two latest distinctions. The campus is also overjoyed with the new Gateway Corners Complex. This beautiful structure not only greatly enhances our campus, it gives new life to the city by replacing decaying buildings with an exciting, vibrant center of activity. However, as I have said often, the real strength of King’s is not in national awards or beautiful buildings, but in the people who comprise the King’s Community. Tom Tobin’s 56 years of dedication, enthusiastic faculty and staff like Laurie Ayre and Jacintha Burke, students visiting Justice Ginsburg and successful alumni such as Mike Angley and Joe Guion all give evidence to the real strength of King’s. And this issue highlights incredible alumni who are dedicated to the spiritual, social and material needs of the communities in which they serve within the Roman Catholic Church. These men minister to others while attending to their own professional and familial obligations. As King’s alumni, they remind us all of our own rootedness in faith. We are proud of our alma mater for very good reason. Thank you for all you do to help us continue our proud tradition. May God bless you and your family and may God continue to bless King’s College. Sincerely, Rev. Tom O’Hara, C.S.C., ’71
Contents Fall 2009 PRESIDENT Rev. Thomas J. O’Hara, C.S.C., Ph.D. ’71 SENIOR STAFF Director of Campus Ministry Rev. Richard Hockman, C.S.C. Vice President for Student Affairs Janet Mercincavage, C.P.A. Vice President for Institutional Advancement Frank H. Oliver, Ed.D. Vice President for Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer Lisa Marie McCauley, Ed.D., ’82 Vice President for Academic Affairs Nicholas A. Holodick, Ed.D. EDITOR Director of Public Relations John McAndrew ’84 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS CAMPUS NEWS P.J. Pyles ’10 Assistant Director of Public Relations Joseph Giomboni ’03, M.S. ’07 Public Relations Office Coordinator Nora Conway SPORTS Director of Sports Information Robert Ziadie ALUMNI Director of Alumni Relations Bill Behm ’73 Associate Director of Alumni Relations Laura Haden ’04 Alumni Secretary Nancy Harworth DESIGN Nanette Bozentka, Llewellyn & McKane, Inc. PHOTOGRAPHY Photos by Andy (2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 13, 21, 22, 23, 25, 32, 33) The Time Leader (4), The Citizens’ Voice (8), Bob Ziadie (14), Bob Touhey (15, 17), Bob Adams (16) PRINTING Llewellyn & McKane, Inc. PRIDE is published two times a year by the King’s College Public Relations Office. It is distributed to alumni, parents of students, donors, and other friends of the College. Comments should be addressed to Bill Behm, Director of Alumni Relations, williambehm@kings.edu, (570) 208- 5879; or John McAndrew, Director of Public Relations, johnmcandrew@kings.edu, (570) 208-5958. Write: PRIDE, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 ON THE COVER: Thomas Eagan’70 is ordained by Archbishop John Clement Favalora of the Archdiocese of Miami. A vocation dating back to Biblical times and renewed by the Second Vatican Council, the diaconate allows ordained laypersons to participate in three areas of ministry; the Word, the Liturgy and Charity. 2 News on Campus F Meet the Class of 2013 F F F F Commencement Parents Corner Fountain Dedicated Forbes List of America’s Best Colleges Students Visit Supreme Court Justice 6 King’s Feature F King’s Grads Accept Call to Higher Service 11 Faculty Profile F Laurie Ayre 13 Staff Profile F Jacintha Burke 14 Monarch Sports F Volleyball Trio Wrapping Up Memorable Careers F F F New Swim Coach Named Winter Sports Preview Duo Reach 200-hit Plateau 20 Alumni Events & Gatherings F “Jersey Boys” F F F F Easter Egg Hunt Legacy Luncheon Naples, Florida Reunion and Reunion Award Winners 26 Alumni Profiles F Joe Guion ’50 F Mike Angley ’81 28 News & Notes
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Page 5 and 6: Kevin Clark Mathematics, football a
Page 7 and 8: Dustin Stark, who received a degree
Page 9 and 10: Deacon Gene Kovatch is shown with s
Page 11 and 12: King’s Earns Place on CCAP/Forbes
Page 13 and 14: Faculty Profile Laurie Ayre Reading
Page 15 and 16: Faces of King’s Jacintha Burke Ad
Page 17 and 18: Matt Easterday named Head Swimming
Page 19 and 20: Knoblauch, Venarchick Achieve Rare
Page 21 and 22: Athletic Schedule Winter 2009-2010
Page 23 and 24: King’s Easter Egg Hunt Despite a
Page 25 and 26: R e u n i o n King’s Annual Reuni
Page 27 and 28: Campus Neighbor Celebrates Part of
Page 29 and 30: Alumni Profile Mike Angley ’81 Mi
Page 31 and 32: Joseph Newcomer ’94 was promoted
Page 33 and 34: Alumni Births Congratulations to Jo
Page 35 and 36: Donor Profile Richard A. Alley, M.D

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