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22nd Alumni Society
Golf Outing
At least 90 YSU alumni and friends participated
in the 22nd Annual Alumni Society Golf Outing in
May at the Tippecanoe Country Club in Canfield.
The outing featured a buffet luncheon, evening
social hour and prizes awarded throughout the day.
“Whether golfers were dusting off their clubs
for the first time this season or ready for competition,
those who participated said what they most enjoyed was
the camaraderie the outing provided,” said Shannon
Tirone, director of the Office of Alumni Relations.
President David C. Sweet talks with
Nydia and Henry Guzman, ’77, during
the Columbus Alumni Reception in May.
Dallas Alumni
La Hacienda Ranch restaurant was
the place to be for Dallas-area Penguins
in March. Approximately 50 alumni and
friends visited with each other to catch
up on the latest news at the university.
“A small group of alumni in the
Dallas area has been socializing for a
number of years,” said Heather Belgin,
Alumni Relations coordinator. “This
event allowed more grads to connect
and begin to plan for future times
to socialize.”
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From left to right – John Africa, ’62; Keith Evans, ‘65,
Nick Pupino; Rich Crepage, ’78, ’78, ’99; Larry Richards, ’70;
Shannon Tirone, ‘94, Alumni Relations director;
Heather Belgin, Alumni Relations coordinator; and
Bruce Sherman, ’70, Alumni Society Board president.
Columbus Alumni Welcome
President Sweet
In May, over 100 alumni and friends connected at the Buckeye
Hall of Fame Café for an evening that included reminiscing and
learning about campus developments from President David C. Sweet.
Sweet highlighted successes in enrollment, diversity and partnerships,
while also addressing challenges the university faces because
of the way higher education is funded.
He invited everyone back to campus to attend Centennial
Celebration events in 2008. “The enthusiastic group participated in
a question and answer session with the president, showing that
Penguin spirit is alive and well in Columbus,” said Shannon Tirone,
Alumni Relations director.
Alumni from the Dallas area
at a reception on March 28.
Red & White Game
Penguin football fans gained a sneak preview of the
2007 team during the Red & White Game in April.
Alumni and friends enjoyed an indoor tailgate party in
Stambaugh Stadium prior to kick-off. With full stomachs
following a hearty picnic, Penguin faithful cheered for both
sides in anticipation of the upcoming season.
Coach Jon Heacock presented this contest for the 7th
year, as the culmination of the team’s spring drills.
Streetscape 2007
Photo above: Over 40 YSU alumni, family members
and friends joined more than 300 other volunteers
for Streetscape 2007 in downtown Youngstown
on June 2. Youngstown Cityscape organizes this
beautification project to plant flowers, mulch and
remove debris in downtown areas. “Communityminded
alumni have lent their green thumbs to
this worthy endeavor for the past three years,”
said Heather Belgin, Alumni Relations coordinator.
“After a day of hard work and fun, alumni can drive
through downtown and take pride in their effort.”
Scrappers vs. Doubledays
The annual YSU Alumni Night was June 25 this year at
Eastwood Field. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers faced
the Auburn Doubledays, and YSU alumni were there to cheer
on the Scrappers.
Alumni and friends enjoyed box-seat
tickets and a picnic of hamburgers, hot
dogs, chicken sandwiches, baked
beans, potato salad, chips and soft
drinks.
Bruce Sherman ‘70, Alumni
Society Board president, threw
out the first pitch during Alumni
Night with the Scrappers.
Alumni
Tailgate Party
Watch your mailbox for
YSU/OSU tailgate party
information. More details
about the tailgate, sponsored by
Alumni Relations, will be
available soon
by calling 330-941-3497.
Awardees Selected for
Legacy Scholarships
YSU has a rich tradition of family attendance and
graduation. “The legacy of a child following in the footsteps
of a parent/guardian toward attaining a degree from
the same alma mater is indeed a cherished tradition,” said
Shannon Tirone, Alumni Relations director.
The YSU Office of Alumni Relations is committed to
fostering relationships between graduates
and YSU and is proud to offer four
$1,000 Legacy Scholarships to children
of current Alumni Society members.
Legacy Scholarships for the 2007-
08 academic year have been awarded to
Dana Rae Vlock, Michael Gans,
Jessica Balent and Heather Drennen.
Penguins at
Appalachian
State
Penguin faithful traveled
to Boone, N.C. for the
NCAA FCS playoff game
against Appalachian
State in December. Although
the Penguins
fell 49-24 against
the Mountaineers,
YSU fans, including
Richard Bremer,’74,
enthusiastically displayed
their support
and pride throughout
the entire game.
The Office of Alumni Relations
would like to bring campus organizations
back together to celebrate the special bonds
developed through participation in extracurricular
activities during the Centennial Celebration in 2008.
Alumni members of various groups, such as
cheerleaders, Jambar staff, University Scholars,
fraternities and sororities, etc., are needed
to help plan these reunions.
If you would like to reunite with members
of your organization and are interested in
volunteering, contact Alumni Relations at
330-941-3497 or alumni@ysu.edu.
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