Moving McGill Library into the 21st Century - Westminster College
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<strong>Westminster</strong>Vol. 28, Issue 3<strong>College</strong> Magazine<strong>Moving</strong> <strong>McGill</strong> <strong>Library</strong><strong>into</strong> <strong>the</strong> 21 st <strong>Century</strong>
aMessage from <strong>the</strong>PresidenttThe role of a liberal arts education is increasingly under siege as economic conditions continue todeteriorate in America. With a renewed focus on national economic development and job creation asa response to <strong>the</strong>se deep recessionary times, vocationalism becomes <strong>the</strong> predominant <strong>the</strong>me whendiscussing <strong>the</strong> purpose and outcomes of attending college.In his recent Wall Street Journal op-ed piece entitled “For Most People, <strong>College</strong> is a Waste of Time,”American Enterprise Institute scholar Charles Murray argues that we should do away with degreesaltoge<strong>the</strong>r and simply certify student competency in one area or ano<strong>the</strong>r in a manner similar to that of<strong>the</strong> CPA exam. “Why not have job credentials that actually mean something,” he writes. Accordingto Murray, education for certification could replace <strong>the</strong> four-year curriculum and <strong>the</strong> traditional B.A.degree, cost many thousands of dollars less, take less time, and guarantee a prospective employer ajob candidate that actually demonstrated competence in a given field of study.New models of higher education are emerging as <strong>the</strong> rising costs of delivering higher education are now widely viewed as unsustainable.In <strong>the</strong> Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, <strong>the</strong> legislature is considering a new “no frills” public university devoid of nearly all but <strong>the</strong>most basic academic offerings. Hartwick <strong>College</strong> in New York State is planning to offer an optional “three year and out” curriculumwhich increases <strong>the</strong> annual student credit load to dizzying proportions <strong>the</strong>reby eliminating <strong>the</strong> cost of a fourth year. Still o<strong>the</strong>r collegesare experimenting with an “all on-line curricula” where your professor becomes a face on a screen and classmate interaction is reducedto text characters on one’s laptop or iPhone. While <strong>the</strong> merits of <strong>the</strong>se new modalities will be debated and assessed in <strong>the</strong> comingyears, one thing is certain: times have changed and all of higher education will have to adapt in some way.As I watch what is unfolding around me in higher education, great comfort is taken in and great pride derived from, what is happeningat <strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong>. Our graduation rate performance in providing <strong>Westminster</strong> students a high quality, liberal arts education isrecognized as among <strong>the</strong> very best in America among ALL colleges and universities. For <strong>the</strong> third year in a row, we were named to <strong>the</strong>President’s Honor Roll for excellence in service learning by <strong>the</strong> Corporation for National and Community Service – <strong>the</strong> federal government’shighest recognition for institutions committed to teaching civic engagement. Stellar placement rates for our graduating seniorsin <strong>the</strong>ir professions or in graduate school fur<strong>the</strong>r reinforce that <strong>Westminster</strong> graduates are highly regarded and bring with <strong>the</strong>m astrong work ethic and deep personal values that mirror <strong>the</strong> character-building efforts we believe is central to a liberal arts education.Achieving such results is more costly than public institutions, but compared to many of our liberal arts peers we remain highlycost-competitive and one of <strong>the</strong> great higher education values for those students choosing a high quality, student-focused, and highlypersonalized college experience. And while we must continue to find ways to bring greater affordability to what we do, we cannotcompromise on <strong>the</strong> quality of outcomes we desire.Over <strong>the</strong> past nine months I have met with hundreds of <strong>Westminster</strong> alumni across <strong>the</strong> country in my effort this first year to learnabout <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong>. In <strong>the</strong>m I find happy, successful, caring, and socially engaged people who rank <strong>the</strong>ir <strong>Westminster</strong> years among <strong>the</strong>best in <strong>the</strong>ir lives. The pride is evident. One may wonder what <strong>the</strong>ir lives would be like today if <strong>the</strong>ir collegiate experience was limitedto simply getting “certified” in a given subject, interacting with o<strong>the</strong>rs solely within a virtual environment, or having no opportunity toenjoy <strong>the</strong> experiential components of a residential undergraduate college in some new “no frills” world.As we continue work on our new Strategic Plan, we will be mindful of <strong>the</strong> changes that need to be made in rendering greater efficienciesand productivity in how we deliver our outstanding educational product within this new economic environment. The challengeshall be great but <strong>the</strong> <strong>Westminster</strong> community is up to <strong>the</strong> task. In <strong>the</strong> uncertain days ahead we will continue to seek your support andinvolvement in assuring that <strong>the</strong> fundamental values and academic strength of a <strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong> education remain intact.Dr. Richard H. DormanPresident
Volume 28, Number 3EditorElizabeth Fontaine Hildebrand ’92Senior Director,Advancement AdministrationMark A. Meighen<strong>Westminster</strong><strong>College</strong> MagazineEditorial AssistantsSandra ChandlerJustin ZackalDesign & ProductionDeborah L. ParadyPrinterPrinting Concepts, Inc., Erie Pa.Features2 Making over <strong>McGill</strong><strong>Westminster</strong>’s library rededicatedChair, Board of TrusteesDebora Swatsworth Foster ’74PresidentDr. Richard H. DormanVice President for InstitutionalAdvancementGloria C. CagigasVice President for Academic Affairs& Dean of <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong>Dr. Jesse T. MannVice President for Finance& Management ServicesKenneth J. Romig ’8513 Through <strong>the</strong> Looking GlassA <strong>Westminster</strong> athlete looks at life beyond<strong>the</strong> basketball courtDean of StudentsDr. Neal A. EdmanDean of Admissions& Enrollment ManagementBradley P. Tokar ’91, M ’97President of Alumni CouncilMelissa R. Ruefle ’98In Every IssueIFC Message from <strong>the</strong> President9-12 Campus Update16-17 Alumni News18-19 Regional Connections20-32 Class Notes<strong>Westminster</strong> Magazine is published three timesa year by <strong>the</strong> Office of Communication Services,<strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong>, New Wilmington, Pennsylvania16172-0001. Inquiries should be addressed to <strong>the</strong>Editor. Phone: (724) 946-8761; Fax: (724) 946-6159;or e-mail: hildebef@westminster.edu.<strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong> is related to <strong>the</strong> PresbyterianChurch (U.S.A.) through <strong>the</strong> Synod of <strong>the</strong> Trinity.<strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong> does not discriminate, and willnot tolerate discrimination, on <strong>the</strong> basis of race, color,national origin, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation,age, or handicap or disability as those terms aredefined under applicable law, in <strong>the</strong> administrationof any of its educational programs, activities, orwith respect to admissions and employment. In itsemployment practices, <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong> may consider <strong>the</strong>individual’s support of <strong>the</strong> philosophy and purposes of<strong>Westminster</strong> as stated in <strong>the</strong> Undergraduate Catalog.O<strong>the</strong>rwise, <strong>Westminster</strong> does not discriminate,and will not tolerate discrimination, on <strong>the</strong> basis ofreligion or creed. Inquiries may be directed to <strong>the</strong>Equal Opportunity Officer, <strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong>,New Wilmington, PA 16172-0001, (724) 946-7247.On <strong>the</strong> CoverPhoto CreditsIn <strong>the</strong> Next IssuePrudence, one of <strong>the</strong> seven Christian virtues, is depicted on one of <strong>the</strong>stained glass windows in <strong>the</strong> Drinko Room of <strong>the</strong> Ralph Gibson <strong>McGill</strong>Memorial <strong>Library</strong>.Front cover – Tiffany ShafferOrdinary people doing extraordinary works.
Makingover <strong>McGill</strong>“A university is justa group of buildingsga<strong>the</strong>red arounda library.”— Shelby FooteBy Elizabeth FontaineHildebrand ’922 www.westminster.edu
Alibrary, for many, is amagical place. Beyondits doors, ancient worldsawait and history comes to life.Scientists, philosophers, and literarymasters sit idly by waiting to impartknowledge to each new generation ofscholars. Wonder is encouraged within<strong>the</strong> confines of a library, and <strong>the</strong> birthof ideas is expected.Ralph Gibson <strong>McGill</strong> Memorial <strong>Library</strong>TodayOn <strong>Westminster</strong>’s campus, <strong>the</strong>re is such a place – <strong>the</strong> Ralph Gibson <strong>McGill</strong> Memorial<strong>Library</strong>, <strong>the</strong> mind, heart, and soul of <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong> since it was built in 1938. It haswelcomed through its doors countless students and community members forgenerations. And this past fall, it was rededicated on Oct. 17, 2008, following a $6.2million renovation.The library, or “<strong>McGill</strong>,” as it is simply referred, has seen changes before. With anever-growing collection of books and periodicals, space has always been an issue. Andwith each new generation of students comes <strong>the</strong> need to adapt to how <strong>the</strong>y learn anduse <strong>the</strong> library’s resources.<strong>McGill</strong>’s latest renovation—which took place during <strong>the</strong> summers of 2007 and 2008in order to minimize <strong>the</strong> disruption of academic programs—addresses all of <strong>the</strong>seconcerns.1938• Compact Shelving: A compact shelving system was installed in <strong>the</strong> basementperiodicals room and in an adjacent area, increasing <strong>the</strong> collection capacity by33 percent. New basement flooring to accommodate heavier floor loads wasinstalled. Compact shelving is electrically-powered, movable shelving that ismounted on tracks. With compact shelving, fixed aisles are not necessarybetween every stack. The stacks can be compressed <strong>into</strong> a smaller space and asingle aisle is created as needed by rolling <strong>the</strong> stacks apart to access a specificrange.• 1938 Entrance: What’s old is new again. When <strong>McGill</strong> was originallyconstructed, it featured an entrance facing <strong>the</strong> quad—opposite <strong>the</strong> MarketStreet entrance. When <strong>the</strong> building was renovated in <strong>the</strong> 1960s, that doorwas removed and bricked over to make way for <strong>the</strong> new main entry point in<strong>the</strong> addition. The latest renovation called forreopening <strong>the</strong> original main entrance. Thearched entrance keeps with <strong>the</strong> CollegiateGothic architecture of <strong>the</strong> building, but <strong>the</strong>glass doors—and <strong>the</strong> ramped accessibility—are a nod to <strong>the</strong> 21 st century placement.1967• Williamson Community Room: Named for 13 th President R. Thomas Williamson and hiswife, Jean, <strong>the</strong> Williamson Community Room is located in <strong>the</strong> south end of <strong>the</strong> first floor.The room now houses <strong>the</strong> children’s section and <strong>the</strong> community reading area.• Drinko Room: The Drinko Room, <strong>the</strong> main lobby and reading area on <strong>the</strong> first floor,honors <strong>the</strong> late Dr. John D. Drinko, a Cleveland philanthropist, and his wife, Dr. ElizabethGibson Drinko ’44. Within <strong>the</strong> Drinko Room, three stained glass windows are now housed.Three of <strong>the</strong> seven virtues—prudence, fortitude and justice—are depicted. The windowsare original to <strong>the</strong> building.<strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong> Magazine 3
New basement flooring wasinstalled to withstand <strong>the</strong>weight of <strong>the</strong> compact shelving• Infrastructure improvements: Air conditioning wasinstalled for collection preservation and to enhance summerlibrary use. The heating-ventilation and electrical systemswere upgraded for efficiency and user comfort. A sprinklersystem was installed for fire safety.• Accessibility improvements: In addition to <strong>the</strong> new rampedentrance, a new elevator, large enough to accommodate largewheelchairs and motorized scooters, was installed.• Teaching and study areas: New group study areas, andnew and refurbished group study rooms were developed toto facilitate growing collaborative library use. A first-floorcomputer lab with state-of-<strong>the</strong>-art multimedia technology foreducational and community use was also added.• Aes<strong>the</strong>tics: A new circulation desk was added to <strong>the</strong> mainfloorlobby area, <strong>the</strong> domed Ferguson Room on <strong>the</strong> secondfloor was renovated, new casual seating was added and<strong>McGill</strong>’s original oak tables and chairs were refurbished.The renovation to <strong>the</strong> library marks <strong>the</strong> ninth and final capitalimprovement project in <strong>Westminster</strong>’s Shared Vision...UncommonResults fund-raising initiative.Refurbished tables and chairs, comfortable seating, and a new computer labThe Drinko Room today19381980s4 www.westminster.edu
Thestoryof alibraryBorn out of necessity, <strong>McGill</strong>replaced <strong>the</strong> college’s first library,which—along with Old Main—wasdestroyed by fire in 1927. Mostof <strong>the</strong> library’s total collection—probablyin excess of 13,000—was lost. The <strong>College</strong>quickly began taking steps to rebuild <strong>the</strong>collection, and by 1934, a temporary libraryof 7,000 volumes was housed in a museum on<strong>the</strong> top floor of <strong>the</strong> old Science Building.On April 8, 1938, <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong> declared aholiday from classes so <strong>the</strong> books couldbe moved from <strong>the</strong> Science Hall to <strong>the</strong> newbuilding. A special chapel program was tostart <strong>the</strong> day, with instructions on how <strong>the</strong>move would be held. A spring snowstormhit, and <strong>the</strong> move day was postponed untilApril 11. Five hundred students and facultymembers moved 17,000 books in fourhours. The first book carried across <strong>the</strong>threshold was <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong> Bible.In <strong>the</strong> mid-1930s, as funds were being raised for <strong>the</strong> construction ofa new library building, J.S. Mack—a McKeesport businessman andformer <strong>Westminster</strong> trustee— offered a large gift for <strong>the</strong> library’sconstruction and suggested naming <strong>the</strong> new building in memoryof one of his childhood friends, Ralph Gibson <strong>McGill</strong> ’02. <strong>McGill</strong>, amissionary to Egypt, drowned in <strong>the</strong> Mediterranean while trying torescue children.Built in <strong>the</strong> Collegiate Gothic style, <strong>the</strong> library called for two largerooms—one to house periodicals, <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r to store reserve books—on <strong>the</strong> first floor with a center hallway, giving access to <strong>the</strong> buildingfrom both campus and Market Street. The second floor would featurea large domed room across <strong>the</strong> length of <strong>the</strong> building, as well as <strong>the</strong>lending desk and card catalog. The ground floor was to feature acommuter student lounge and a faculty lounge, as well as seminarrooms and a children’s room.<strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong> Magazine 5
1950sTodayAn article in <strong>the</strong> United Presbyterian, published in May 1938 following <strong>the</strong> openingof <strong>the</strong> library, read: “<strong>McGill</strong> Memorial <strong>Library</strong>…as a finished structure, hasbecome a part of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Westminster</strong> campus. In <strong>the</strong> decades to come it will mellowwith age and grow more beautiful. Thousands of students will find within its walls<strong>the</strong> knowledge and inspiration <strong>the</strong>y seek.”My, how you’ve grownOver <strong>the</strong> years, <strong>the</strong> library continued to grow, and by 1955, <strong>the</strong> collectionhad grown to 50,000 volumes. By <strong>the</strong> 1960s, it was evident that <strong>McGill</strong> wasbeginning to outgrow itself, and <strong>the</strong> role of <strong>the</strong> library was beginning to take ona different shape.In <strong>the</strong> 1930s and 1940s, <strong>the</strong> library closed <strong>the</strong> evenings<strong>the</strong>re were lectures and o<strong>the</strong>r college functionsscheduled. The library also closed <strong>the</strong> evenings ofhome basketball games. If a home football game wasscheduled on a Saturday, <strong>the</strong> library would close atnoon and not observe its regular 1 to 3 p.m. hours.The Williamson Community Room now houses <strong>the</strong> children’s and communitysections. Most recently <strong>the</strong> room served as a computer lab.6 www.westminster.edu
<strong>McGill</strong> began as a “closed-stack” library. Only librariansand senior student assistants were permitted in <strong>the</strong> stacksto retrieve books for library patrons. The use of individualstudy carrels was also a senior privilege. But as <strong>the</strong> yearsprogressed, no longer was <strong>the</strong> library a place to simplyretrieve books and quietly read—with its ever-growingresources, <strong>the</strong> library was now <strong>the</strong> logical place to study.Students were using <strong>the</strong> library more andmore, and in 1960, <strong>the</strong> stacks were finallyopened and <strong>the</strong> study carrels were madeavailable to all students.1938“In <strong>the</strong> sixties, it was clear we neededmore room for books, but we also neededmore room for students,” said MollySpinney ’72, current head librarian. “Alot of study carrels were purchased<strong>the</strong>n because it was individual studentsworking on individual projects.”By 1964 <strong>the</strong> book and periodical shelveswere filled to capacity, and it was apparentthat <strong>the</strong> library would need to growagain. The three-story north wing wascompleted in <strong>the</strong> fall of 1966 at a cost of$400,000, increasing seating capacity by50 percent and book capacity by nearly100 percent.More storage became available in <strong>the</strong>early 1970s with <strong>the</strong> construction of <strong>the</strong>Hoyt Science Resources Center, whichincluded a separate library—<strong>the</strong> J.S. MackScience <strong>Library</strong>—for science holdings.Technology and foresightThe Ferguson RoomTodayTechnology has advanced rapidly over <strong>the</strong> past several decades, and Spinneybelieves that much of how <strong>the</strong> library operates in today’s technical world is due to<strong>the</strong> foresight of Mable Kocher ’32, head librarian from 1943 to 1975.“I’ve been quoted as saying that any librarian should kiss her feet,” Spinney said.Perhaps one of Kocher’s greatest efforts towards embracing technologicaladvancements occurred in <strong>the</strong> late 1960s when she converted <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong>’s filingmethod from <strong>the</strong> Dewey decimal system to <strong>the</strong><strong>Library</strong> of Congress Classification System.The <strong>McGill</strong> <strong>Library</strong> wasconstructed in <strong>the</strong> CollegiateGothic style using large blocksof Pennsylvania sandstonequarried near New Wilmington.The task was overwhelming, and a temporarystaff of library assistants was hired to changenumbers on book cards and book spines. Aseparate card catalog was developed and usedwhile <strong>the</strong> transition took place. Books werereclassified and reshelved.1990s<strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong> Magazine 7
Seminar and group studyrooms were updated during<strong>the</strong> renovation.Head Librarian Mabel Kocher, above,consults <strong>the</strong> card catalog during <strong>the</strong>1950s. At right, Kocher with currentHead Librarian Molly Spinney.<strong>McGill</strong> began as a “closedstack”library. Only librariansand senior student assistantswere permitted in <strong>the</strong> stacksto retrieve books. The stackswere finally opened tostudents in 1960.The project took two years, but laid <strong>the</strong>groundwork for <strong>the</strong> next step in librarytechnology: <strong>the</strong> institution of <strong>the</strong> Ohio <strong>College</strong><strong>Library</strong> Center (OCLC), now known as <strong>the</strong>Online Computer <strong>Library</strong> Center.Through <strong>the</strong> OCLC, library databases areshared, ensuring an accurate and consistentcataloging system. Today, more than 71,000libraries in 112 countries and territories around<strong>the</strong> world use OCLC services to locate, acquire,catalog, lend and preserve library materials.With <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong>’s entire cataloging system computerized, <strong>the</strong> familiarwooden card catalog disappeared completely in 1984.While computers were becoming in invaluable tool in cataloging andinterlibrary communication, by <strong>the</strong> mid-1980s, <strong>McGill</strong> would also need toaddress how computers were being used as a learning tool. The <strong>College</strong>’sfirst computer lab was installed in <strong>the</strong> large south room of <strong>the</strong> first floor of <strong>the</strong>library, greatly reducing <strong>the</strong> shelving space. vToday <strong>McGill</strong> and Mack libraries are home to nearly 300,000 volumes and850 periodicals and newspapers. Information is only a few computer clicksaway—searching for a book or a periodical is done simply by logging in to anycampus networked computer and typing in a keyword. It only takes a secondto return results.The students of yesteryear walked across campus with an armload of books,notebooks and pencils. Today’s students carry notebook computers, anoccasional book, and iPods as <strong>the</strong>y shuffle across campus. Although <strong>the</strong>y maylook different, one thing has remained constant: <strong>the</strong>y’re still headed through<strong>the</strong> 1938 doors of <strong>McGill</strong> <strong>Library</strong>.8 www.westminster.edu
Founded 1852…New Wilmington, Pa.Campus UpdateApplicationsstill on <strong>the</strong> riseThe demand for a <strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong> education has never beenhigher. <strong>Westminster</strong> has already shattered its application recordand has seen a 200% increase in applicants over <strong>the</strong> past two years.Nearly 4,000 prospective students have applied to <strong>Westminster</strong><strong>College</strong> by April 1, which is a 35% increase over last year’s recordbreakingyear and twice <strong>the</strong> number of applicants in 2006-07.The prospective students boast a 3.5 high school grade pointaverage in core academic subjects, and averaged 1100 on <strong>the</strong> SAT,which is 100 points higher than <strong>the</strong> Pennsylvania average and 83points above <strong>the</strong> national average.Last year <strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong> implemented a waiting listfor admitted students due to <strong>the</strong> increased demand and isconsidering that option again this year.“<strong>Westminster</strong> is small by choice and we stress quality overquantity,” said Dean of Admissions Brad Tokar ’91. “The increaseddemand for a <strong>Westminster</strong> education has forced us to make sometough admissions decisions and we have already turned away arecord number of prospective students. If our available spots areonce again filled by May 1, we may implement ano<strong>the</strong>r waiting list.”200%Increase in applicants over <strong>the</strong> past two years4,000Prospective students applied to <strong>Westminster</strong>by April 13.5Average high school GPA for prospectivestudents in core classes1100Average SAT score for prospective students<strong>Westminster</strong> traditionally limitsits incoming classes to 350freshmen and 25 transfers, but<strong>the</strong> renovation of residencehalls and construction of<strong>the</strong> Berlin Village studenttownhouses allows<strong>Westminster</strong> flexibility toaccommodate additionalstudents. <strong>Westminster</strong>’senrollment includes over1,500 undergraduate,graduate, and lifelonglearning programstudents.Application for AdmissionPLEASE chEck yOuR DESiRED ADmiSSiON PLAN:❑ Early Action – Application deadline is November 15; notification no later than December 15❑ Rolling Admission – Begins December 15; notification as soon as possible after all materials are receivedPlease read and follow directions carefully.PERSONAL DATAPlease type or print clearlyName in full —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Last Name First Name Middle NamePreferred given name or nickname —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Permanent home address: ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Number and Street ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————City State Zip ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— ————————— ———————————————Telephone County —————————————————————————————————————————————————— ————————————————————————————————————————————————Birth date Place of Birth Social Security No. ————————————————————— ——————————————————— ———————————————————————————Citizenship ❑ US Citizen ❑ Dual US Citizen ❑ US Permanent Resident Visa; Citizen of ————————————————❑ O<strong>the</strong>r Citizenship Country Visa type ——————————————————————————————— ——————————————————————————E-mail address: ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Mailing address (if different):Number and Street ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————City State Zip —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— —————————————————Telephone ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————*Race (used only for data collection and reporting purposes)————————————————————————————————————————————————————*Church Affiliation —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————*Name of congregation *Pastor’s name ——————————————————————————————————————————NOTE: Items marked with an asterisk (*) are for college records only and have no bearing on admission.Your answers are requested ra<strong>the</strong>r than required for <strong>the</strong>se items.<strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong> Magazine 9
High marks forcommunity serviceThe Corporationfor National andCommunityService honored<strong>Westminster</strong><strong>College</strong> with aplace on <strong>the</strong>President’sHigher EducationCommunityService HonorRoll forexemplaryservice effortsand serviceto America’scommunities.“A central<strong>the</strong>me of ourcurriculumis to fosterstrong personal and social values as animportant outcome for our future graduates,” said <strong>Westminster</strong>President Dr. Richard H. Dorman. “<strong>Westminster</strong><strong>College</strong> is proud to have been recognizedby <strong>the</strong> Corporation for National andCommunity Service a third time for itscommitment to service learning. It affirmsthat we are succeeding in this mission.”Launched in 2006, <strong>the</strong> Community ServiceHonor Roll is <strong>the</strong> highest federal recognition aschool can achieve for its commitment to service learning andcivic engagement. Honorees for <strong>the</strong> award were chosen basedon a series of selection factors including scope and innovation ofservice projects; percentage of student participation in serviceactivities; incentives for service; and <strong>the</strong> extent to which <strong>the</strong>school offers academic service learning courses.Gittis is topFUN educatorDr. Alan Gittis, <strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong> professorand chair of <strong>the</strong> Department of Psychology, wasselected Educator of <strong>the</strong> Year by <strong>the</strong> Faculty forUndergraduate Neuroscience (FUN).The honor was given in recognition of hisefforts to foster cooperative activities betweenFUN and <strong>the</strong> Society for Neuroscience,<strong>the</strong> international scientific society for <strong>the</strong>interdisciplinary field of neuroscience.Gittis is a past president of FUN and contributed<strong>the</strong> lead article to <strong>the</strong> organization’s firstonline Journal of Undergraduate NeuroscienceEducation in 2002. He was instrumental indesigning many of <strong>the</strong> organization’s programsat <strong>the</strong> annual meetings of <strong>the</strong> Society forNeuroscience, including <strong>the</strong> introduction ofan undergraduate research poster session.Most recently, he obtained a travel award forundergraduate students funded by <strong>the</strong> Societyfor Neuroscience.Gittis currently serves on a FUN steeringcommittee that oversees chapters of NuRho Psi, <strong>the</strong> undergraduate honor society inneuroscience, and as FUN’s representativeon <strong>the</strong> Society’s Public Education andCommunication Committee. He has beenwith <strong>Westminster</strong> since 1976, earned anundergraduate degree from TempleUniversity and his master’sand Ph.D. fromOhio StateUniversity.Nearly 80% of <strong>Westminster</strong> students volunteered last year, threetimes <strong>the</strong> national average (26.4% of <strong>the</strong> U.S. population) andnearly twice <strong>the</strong> national average for college students (43%).A sampling of local organizations that benefit from <strong>Westminster</strong>student volunteers include: Lawrence County CommunityAction Partnership, Head Start, local school districts, WalkerNeighborhood House, Adult Literacy Center, Big Bro<strong>the</strong>rs/BigSisters, City Rescue Mission, Women’s Crisis Shelter, East SideBread Basket Food Pantry, Special Olympics, Royal Family KidsCamp, Habitat for Humanity, and <strong>the</strong> American Cancer Society.10 www.westminster.edu
Free tuition forqualified veteransQualified veterans willbe able to earn a degreetuition-free at <strong>Westminster</strong><strong>College</strong> through <strong>the</strong> Yellow RibbonProgram.The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs YellowRibbon Program is a benefit authorized under<strong>the</strong> Post-9/11 GI Bill that provides veterans ando<strong>the</strong>r qualified military personnel a subsidy for tuitionequivalent to <strong>the</strong> highest tuition of any public institution inPennsylvania. <strong>Westminster</strong> will cover half of <strong>the</strong> differencebetween <strong>the</strong> subsidy and <strong>Westminster</strong>’s tuition, with <strong>the</strong>federal government covering <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r half through <strong>the</strong>Yellow Ribbon Program.Post 9/11 veterans can enroll in <strong>Westminster</strong>’s traditionalundergraduate program, adult education Lifelong LearningProgram, or Graduate Program as long as <strong>the</strong>y meetadmission criteria. The program begins Aug. 1, 2009.According to <strong>the</strong> Department of Veterans Affairs, eligibilityrequirements include: having served at least 36 months ofactive duty since Sept. 10, 2001; being honorably dischargedfrom active duty for a service connected disability and serving30 continuous days since Sept. 10, 2001; being a dependenteligible for Transfer of Entitlement under <strong>the</strong> Post-9/11 GI Billbased on a veteran’s service eligibility criteria.<strong>Westminster</strong> began offering Patriots Scholarships in 2006 torecognize <strong>the</strong> sacrifices made by U.S. military service personnelin Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.The <strong>Westminster</strong> Patriots’ Scholarship Program provides fulltuition for a four-year undergraduate degree at <strong>Westminster</strong>for <strong>the</strong> dependent children of U.S. military personnelwho were killed in action inAfghanistan or Iraq.Visit www.gibill.va.gov for moreinformation about <strong>the</strong> YellowRibbon Program.Funds for psychology growth<strong>Westminster</strong>’s Department of Psychology received a$125,000 grant from <strong>the</strong> National Science Foundation Course,Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement program.The funds will be used for <strong>the</strong> department’s “Integrating aPsychology Curriculum through <strong>the</strong> Incremental Building ofComputer Skills” project. Computer hardware and softwareand physiological recording equipment will be purchased andstipends will be provided to psychology faculty to integrate<strong>the</strong> equipment <strong>into</strong> several courses.Dr. Alan Gittis, chair of <strong>the</strong> department, is <strong>the</strong> principalinvestigator for <strong>the</strong> project and will coordinate <strong>the</strong> integrationof all phases of it.“The receipt of <strong>the</strong> grant is attributable to <strong>Westminster</strong>’sgrowing academic reputation, <strong>the</strong> strong psychologycurriculum already in place, and <strong>the</strong> department’s long trackrecord in guiding student research and honors projects,” Gittissaid. “Our psychology curriculum, first developed by Dr. DavidGray, psychology professor emeritus, has served as a nationalmodel of how a psychology curriculum should be structured.Through this grant, we will be able to assure our stature canbe maintained as <strong>the</strong> technology needed for research advances.”<strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong> Magazine 11
Professor’s bookearns awardThe International Eliade, edited by<strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong>’s Vira I. Heinzprofessor of religion Dr. BryanRennie, earned a Choice award from<strong>the</strong> American <strong>Library</strong> Association(ALA) as an Outstanding AcademicTitle of 2008.Rennie, who chairs <strong>Westminster</strong>’sDepartment of Religion, History,Philosophy and Classics, said, “Iwas surprised by <strong>the</strong> award and genuinely honoredto be included in so impressive a list of publications in<strong>the</strong> company of authors such as Seyyed Hossein Nasrof George Washington University; Charles Taylor, <strong>the</strong>renowned philosopher; and Theodore Ziolkowski,<strong>the</strong> Princeton professor emeritus.”Rennie, who has been with<strong>Westminster</strong> since 1992, earned anundergraduate degree, master’sand Ph.D. from <strong>the</strong> Universityof Edinburgh, Scotland. He hasauthored four books and numerousarticles on Mircea Eliade.RennieEvery year <strong>the</strong> subject editors ofChoice magazine, a publication of<strong>the</strong> ALA, single out for recognition <strong>the</strong> most significantprint and electronic works reviewed in <strong>the</strong> magazineduring <strong>the</strong> previous calendar year. Appearing annuallyin <strong>the</strong> January issue, <strong>the</strong> list reflects <strong>the</strong> best in scholarlytitles and attracts particular attention from <strong>the</strong> academiclibrary community.Patent pending<strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong> students in a chemical analysis class developed a“Mole Balance,” a potentially patentable product, under <strong>the</strong> supervisionof Dr. Helen Boylan ’95, associate professor of chemistry.The “Mole Balance” is an electronic interface between a computerand balance that can produce a digital readout in moles ra<strong>the</strong>r thangrams, along with several o<strong>the</strong>r secondary applications. The moleis a universally standard unit which is a fundamental componentof chemical calculations. The educational tool can be worked <strong>into</strong>chemistry curricula to enhance learning and understanding of difficultand/or abstract concepts.The students designed a working prototype instrument and completed<strong>the</strong> paperwork for a provisional utility patent. <strong>Westminster</strong>’s DrinkoCenter for Excellence in Teaching and Learning provided a grant tocover <strong>the</strong> costs associated with <strong>the</strong> provisional patent application fees.The students presented <strong>the</strong>ir research at a poster session for<strong>Westminster</strong>’s Chemistry Department in December.“This wasn’t a traditional chemical analysis research project, but itwas still a great learning experience for <strong>the</strong> students,” Boylan said.“The students provedto be very innovativeand were definitelythinking outside<strong>the</strong> box.”From left areDr. Helen Boylan,Lori Katrencik,Patrick Thomas,Chris Bodle, DavidMills, Fred Romeo,Kim Worst andMike RomeoThe review of The International Eliade appeared in <strong>the</strong>January 2008 issue and referred to “Rennie’s scintillatingand remarkable collection of articles on Eliade” as a“very well-written and well-edited volume” and “amost welcome set of scholarly responses to <strong>the</strong> lifeand work of this great phenomenologist of religion.” Itwas highly recommended for general readers and forundergraduates and above.Log on for moreThe many accomplishments of <strong>Westminster</strong>students and faculty are shared throughout <strong>the</strong>year in news releases and <strong>the</strong> <strong>Westminster</strong> Weekly.Visit www.westminster.edu/newsto learn more.Christy lecturerThe Rev. Dr. William N. Jackson ‘57, a memberof <strong>Westminster</strong>’s Board of Trustees, presented“A Servant Strategy (Witnessing in an IncreasinglySecular, Multi-Sensory Society)” at <strong>the</strong> Wayne H.Christy Memorial Lecture in March.The Wayne H. Christy Memorial Lecture serieshonors <strong>the</strong> late Dr. Christy, who was a long-timefaculty member and chair of <strong>the</strong> Department ofReligion and Philosophy at <strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong>.As Dr. Christy dedicated his life to relating <strong>the</strong>heritage of faith to <strong>the</strong> emerging issues of achanging culture, <strong>the</strong> lecture series seeks out menand women who distinguish <strong>the</strong>mselves by relatingChristian faith to issues of contemporary life.Jackson12 www.westminster.edu
SPORTS FeatureThrough<strong>the</strong> Looking Glass<strong>Westminster</strong> athlete’s illness leads to self discoverySaturday morning at about 9:30 and his phone rings. Of course, it’s mom.“You need to get to <strong>the</strong> hospital,” she tells him. “There’s something wrong with your X-ray.”Sleeping in after <strong>the</strong> semester’s first full week of classes and basketball conditioning,Bobby Glass didn’t give it much thought. The previous night he was coaxed by his mo<strong>the</strong>rto <strong>the</strong> emergency room and, of course, <strong>the</strong>y said <strong>the</strong> soreness in his chest was likely a pulledmuscle. He was given ibuprofen and sent home. It was probably nothing.By Justin Zackal<strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong> Magazine 13
The next day <strong>the</strong> doctorsat Jameson Hospital in NewCastle found something: ananeurysm, an abnormal ballooningof an artery causedby disease or a weakeningof <strong>the</strong> vessel wall. Glass wassnoozing in his off-campusapartment a few miles up <strong>the</strong>road at <strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong>.He had an aneurysm in hisaorta that could –– no, makethat, should –– have ruptured already. It was that big.Not wanting to panic anyone, <strong>the</strong> doctors asked Richard andBobette Glass to delicately phone <strong>the</strong>ir son –– without explainingthat at any moment blood could stop going to his heart and hecould die within minutes –– and have him come to <strong>the</strong> hospitalwhere he’d find an ambulance that would rush him to UPMCPresbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.An hour had gone by, so his mo<strong>the</strong>r called back.“Right before <strong>the</strong> surgeryyou start thinking about what’simportant. You think aboutfamily and friends and thingsyou can do differently.”also would need a valve replacement,well <strong>the</strong>n, playing basketballwould be out of <strong>the</strong> question.Pellegrini had never heard of anathlete coming back from a valvereplacement.The night before his surgery,his third night in <strong>the</strong> hospitalsince <strong>the</strong> ambulance ride, Glassresponded to ano<strong>the</strong>r wake-upcall, this one on <strong>the</strong> first try. Heasked <strong>the</strong> doctor what his chances were. Pellegrini said “70/30”and he wasn’t talking about playing basketball again. He wasreferring to <strong>the</strong> odds of surviving <strong>the</strong> surgery.“That, I struggled with,” says Glass, as if measuring his wordswith <strong>the</strong> whites of his eyes. “You’re not used to hearing that. I’mnot going to be a tough guy about it. I was scared.”“We are all down here. Where are you?”That’s right, Bobby overslept his own ride in an ambulance.v v vLike most kids entering college, Bobby Glass didn’t knowwhat he wanted to do with his life. His fa<strong>the</strong>r was a businessman,so he thought “Why not major in business?” He likedplaying basketball. His family liked watching him play basketball.His grandfa<strong>the</strong>r, stricken with muscle cancer for 26 yearsbefore passing away two years ago, watched all his games atNeshannock High School in New Castle from his wheelchair in<strong>the</strong> corner of <strong>the</strong> gym.Richard Glass’ one wish was just to walk his son across <strong>the</strong>court on Senior Day when he finished his career as a collegebasketball player. But Glass’ family was supportive when he decidedto quit <strong>the</strong> team in <strong>the</strong> middle of his sophomore seasonand leave Grove City <strong>College</strong> because it wasn’t <strong>the</strong> right fit.Then, when Glass enrolled at <strong>Westminster</strong> and started conditioningwith <strong>the</strong> basketball team, his fa<strong>the</strong>r’s wish seemedmore attainable.v v v“The first thing I thought about when <strong>the</strong>y said surgerywas basketball,” says Glass, recalling <strong>the</strong> conversation withDr. Daniel Pellegrini. Many athletes came back from openheart surgeries as early as four-to-six weeks. But when <strong>the</strong>ultrasound and electrocardiogram (EKG) indicated that Bobby14 www.westminster.edu
After two “good” days of sitting in a hospital bed, Glass decidedthat he no longer wanted to major in business.The next day, <strong>the</strong> surgery was a success. The day was September12, 2006.v v vTwo years and five months later, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Westminster</strong> Titans areplaying at Bethany (W.Va.) in <strong>the</strong> semifinal round of <strong>the</strong> Presidents’Athletic Conference (PAC) Tournament. Outside it’s warmfor late February, warm enough to go short-sleeved for <strong>the</strong> firsttime in 2009. Inside <strong>the</strong> West Virginia gym it’s a pressure cooker,with a stubborn <strong>the</strong>rmostat that thinks it’s freezing and stubbornfans who think it’s Duke v. North Carolina.Glass is shuffling around <strong>the</strong> perimeter of <strong>Westminster</strong>’s backcourttrying to find his shot. After a rimmed out 3-pointer, Glassgets back on defense. If he loses his cool at all, <strong>the</strong> slightest signis him slapping his shooting hand against his off hand.This is where Bobby Glass thrives. This is his favorite classroom.“I loved it,” Glass says. “I love being on a team. I don’t knowhow many times in <strong>the</strong> huddle that I told <strong>the</strong> guys I loved <strong>the</strong>mbefore <strong>the</strong> game. You win toge<strong>the</strong>r, you lose toge<strong>the</strong>r, you learntoge<strong>the</strong>r.”v v vComing back from open heart surgery wasn’t easy. Glass triedcoming back just 14 months after his surgery wearing a protectivevest under his jersey. His 2007-08 season ended after hetoiled through four measly games, mostly with him throwing upin <strong>the</strong> locker room at halftime because of dizziness and fatiguefrom his low blood pressure.“At that point I’m thinking, ‘This is it for good. I tried and itdidn’t work. Just graduate. It’s just basketball.’”Not until after <strong>the</strong> season did Glass think about coming backagain.“You don’t know what you have until it’s gone,” he reasoned.“I didn’t know how much I loved playing <strong>the</strong> game until I couldn’tplay anymore.”v v vGlass lost so much since surgery. There were <strong>the</strong> 40 poundshe lost. He ached twice as much than any of his teammates aftergames. The speed of <strong>the</strong> game had surpassed him. He lackedconsistency. He would score 12 points one game and three <strong>the</strong>next. Glass made up for it by practicing in <strong>the</strong> gym and studyinggame film, mostly when no one was looking.Glass played in everygame his senior year.After scoring a careerhigh19 points in a midseasonloss at Waynesburg,he ducked <strong>into</strong> anauxiliary gym that wasspinning like a carouselto no one but him. Hidinghis condition, he satin <strong>the</strong> corner while hisparents brought himGatorade. He averagedover 10 points pergame for <strong>the</strong> rest of <strong>the</strong>season.v v vGlass gained so much since surgery.“I was one of <strong>the</strong> most immature 21-year-olds you’d ever meet,”he says now. “Now I don’t let things get to me as much because,you know, <strong>the</strong>y don’t really matter. The things you deal with on aday-to-day basis won’t matter in a week.”Glass also realized after surgery ano<strong>the</strong>r true love: workingwith kids. He changed his major to elementary education andduring <strong>the</strong> season he was student-teaching fourth-graders atSharpsville before going to practice each day.“I take things more seriously in some aspects and not as seriouslyin some o<strong>the</strong>r aspects,” Glass adds. “It means a lot more tobe playing again, but <strong>the</strong>n it’s just a game. I learned a lot from myemotions. Just a whole new perspective.”v v v<strong>Westminster</strong> lost that game at Bethany, 71-67. The Titansmissed four 3-pointers, one of which was a Glass misfire, on <strong>the</strong>irseason-ending possession. That warm, unseasonable breeze met<strong>the</strong> team at <strong>the</strong> door as <strong>the</strong> idling bus waited to take <strong>the</strong> Titanshome. Glass appeared nothing like a defeated and now formercollege basketball player. He boarded <strong>the</strong> bus, probably to tell <strong>the</strong>team he loved <strong>the</strong>m one more time, <strong>the</strong>n stepped off.Glass was riding home with his parents. Already thinkingabout how to stay awake for <strong>the</strong> 30 fourth-graders <strong>the</strong> next morning,he plops down in <strong>the</strong> back seat of <strong>the</strong> car.“You made it,” his dad says, smiling <strong>into</strong> <strong>the</strong> rearview mirror.Justin Zackal is <strong>the</strong> sports information director at <strong>Westminster</strong><strong>College</strong>.<strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong> Magazine 15
ALUMNI NEWSNotes fromWiley HouseGreetings from Wiley Alumni House,“What are you doing right now?” is <strong>the</strong> question somany are answering as <strong>the</strong>y post to Facebook ortweet through Twitter. Right now you are reading <strong>the</strong><strong>Westminster</strong> Magazine. <strong>Westminster</strong> wants to know whatelse are you doing—your current address, where areyou working or if you’ve retired, your e-mail address,any new additions to <strong>the</strong> family (remember we haveT-shirts for little Titans!), and news to share with yourclassmates. Current alumni information is helpful whenconnecting students with alumni mentors, assistingan alum moving to a new city, helping alumni buildnetworking contacts, providing you with <strong>Westminster</strong>news, and more.There are several ways to let us know what youare doing. You can complete and mail in <strong>the</strong>Information Update form in <strong>the</strong> Class Notessection of this magazine. You can e-mail your newsto alumni@westminster.edu. Or you can log on to<strong>Westminster</strong>Connect and update your alumni profile.You can even call us at (724) 946-7364.The next step in <strong>the</strong> conversation is – what are wedoing at Wiley Alumni House? We are excited about <strong>the</strong>Alumni Council’s support of efforts connecting studentsand alumni through speed networking programs andnew professional development for Student AlumniAssociation members. Planning for Homecoming &Reunion Weekend is gearing up and we are lookingforward to welcoming you back to campus Oct.9–11. For those of you who can’t get back to campus,watch for <strong>Westminster</strong> events in your area or contactus and we’ll help you get alumni near you toge<strong>the</strong>r.And, of course, we continue to update alumni onlineinformation and invite you to share your news online,search for a mentor or post your photos.Online social networking, a 21 st century phenomenon?Well, <strong>the</strong> technological tools supporting 21 st centurynetworking are new, but <strong>the</strong> concept has been aroundfor centuries. Our first record of an alumni event is June1865. In <strong>the</strong> 19 th century <strong>Westminster</strong> alumni knew <strong>the</strong>value of maintaining connections with <strong>the</strong>ir alma materand one ano<strong>the</strong>r. Today <strong>the</strong> value of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Westminster</strong>networking continues to be strong. I encourage you tostay connected by tweet, post, phone call, e-mail—oreven stop by Wiley Alumni House in person.<strong>Westminster</strong> networking is timeless.Sincerely,Mary Cooley James ’84Director of Alumni RelationsHomecoming&Reunion2009Say Cheese!Ga<strong>the</strong>r you classmates because new this year,reunion class photos will be taken on campus!This new format will allow <strong>the</strong> distribution of reunion photos to allclass members via e-mail. Photos will also be available online andgroup shots will appear in future issues of <strong>Westminster</strong> Magazine.Hard copies of photos will be available upon request.All photos will be taken Saturday, Oct. 10. Mark your calendars now:•5th Cluster Reunion for Classes of 2003, 2004 & 2005:Berlin Student Lounge during lunch•20th Cluster Reunion for Classes of 1988, 1989 & 1990:11:45 a.m. <strong>McGill</strong> <strong>Library</strong> Entrance•25th Reunion for <strong>the</strong> Class of 1984: 11:15 a.m. <strong>McGill</strong> <strong>Library</strong>Entrance• 40th Cluster Reunion for Classes of 1968, 1969 and 1970:11:30 a.m. <strong>McGill</strong> <strong>Library</strong> Entrance••50th Reunion for <strong>the</strong> Class of 1959: 6:45 p.m. Radisson Hotel55th Reunion for <strong>the</strong> Class of 1954: 1 p.m. Wi<strong>the</strong>rspoon Rooms,McKelvey Campus CenterAttend a meeting&THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME!Each spring <strong>the</strong> Alumni Council hosts <strong>the</strong> annual <strong>Westminster</strong>Alumni Association Meeting. Open to all alumni, this year’smeeting will be at noon on Saturday, April 25, in <strong>the</strong> BerlinStudent Lounge, McKelvey Campus Center. Brunch and campusnews from Jackie Meade, director of <strong>the</strong> career center, will precede<strong>the</strong> meeting. If you would like to attend please contact <strong>the</strong> alumnioffice for fur<strong>the</strong>r details by calling (724) 946-7364 or sending ane-mail to alumni@westminster.edu.16 www.westminster.edu
StayingConnected<strong>Westminster</strong>Connectconnect.westminster.eduThe online Alumni Directory is free,secure and easy to use. YouAlumniNominationscan search for <strong>Westminster</strong>friends by name, classyear, major, geographicregion and student activitieswhile you were toge<strong>the</strong>r oncampus. Standard directorylisting information includes name, class year, address, e-mail andoccupation information.You can create your profile to include pictures and class notes oryou can opt to list only your name and class year.Logging onto <strong>Westminster</strong>Connect our online alumni communityis easy.1. Go to http://connect.westminster.edu. From <strong>the</strong> memberlogin box select First Time Login.2. Use your name and constituent ID # found in <strong>the</strong> top line ofthis <strong>Westminster</strong> Magazine mailing label to log in.3. Once you are logged in you can set an easy to rememberusername and password.Login, update your account and find your friends!If you have any questions contact Wiley Alumni House atalumni@westminster.edu or (724) 730-7234.This spring Alumni Council will select recipientsfor <strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong> Alumni Citations and <strong>the</strong>Outstanding Young Alumni Award. Recipientswill be honored Friday, Oct. 9, as a part of <strong>the</strong>Homecoming and Reunion Weekend festivities.If you know of alumni who have madesignificant contributions in <strong>the</strong> professionalfield, <strong>the</strong>ir community or to <strong>Westminster</strong>please nomination <strong>the</strong>m for consideration.Nominations may be submitted electronicallyat http://connect.westminster.edu. You mayalso mail information to Wiley Alumni House,<strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong>, 319 S. Market St., NewWilmington, PA 16172-0001. Please include <strong>the</strong>nominees’ full name, address, and class yearand note any special qualities.Kathy KoopRetrospective:Call for StoriesKathy Koop hasbeen teaching artat <strong>Westminster</strong>since 1973. In <strong>the</strong>spring of 2010she will offer aretrospective of<strong>the</strong> 37 years ofartwork she hasaccomplishedsince coming to<strong>Westminster</strong>. Weare looking forstories from<strong>Westminster</strong><strong>College</strong>graduates that tell of how learning tomake art with Kathy (or o<strong>the</strong>r professors)has affected <strong>the</strong>ir lives. Some of those storieswill be used in a brochure about <strong>the</strong> “art” inliberal arts, o<strong>the</strong>rs will be shared within <strong>the</strong> artdepartment.Please share your story. Any pictures of youmaking art now or when you were a studentwould also be appreciated. Please send yourstory to Mary Cooley James ’84, director ofalumni relations, at mjames@westminster.eduor to Mary James,<strong>Westminster</strong><strong>College</strong>,319 S. MarketSt., NewWilmington,PA 16172.<strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong> Magazine 17
Re g i o n a l Co n n e c t i o n sWith Cindy Dafler ’03As assistant director of alumni relations for <strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong>, Cindy Dafler works with regionalalumni groups throughout <strong>the</strong> country to develop and streng<strong>the</strong>n <strong>Westminster</strong> Connections.December 3PittsburghA Presidential Welcome Reception washeld for Pittsburgh area alumni with specialguests Dr. Richard H. Dorman, <strong>Westminster</strong>’s14th President, and his wife, Beverly, at TheDuquesne Club. Sixty-nine alumni and guestsattended <strong>the</strong> reception, hosted by <strong>the</strong> PittsburghRegional Alumni Committee. Special thanksto committee member Melissa Wiley ’00, whointroduced Dr. and Mrs. Dorman and o<strong>the</strong>rspecial guests.December 15ChicagoTwenty-five Chicago-area alumni and guestsga<strong>the</strong>red at <strong>the</strong> Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Suitesfor a reception to welcome Dr. Dorman andhis wife, Beverly. Alumni hosts for <strong>the</strong> eveningwere Raymond and Ronda Vogan Riffle ’56and Noel Calhoun ’74. Also attending <strong>the</strong>reception were Gloria Cagigas, vice presidentfor institutional advancement, and Sue Rudloff,senior director of development. The receptionwas in held in conjunction with <strong>the</strong> annual CASEDistrict V Conference, during which Dr. Dormanparticipated as a member of a Presidential Panel.Upcomingalumnievents• Saturday, May 2: PhiladelphiaPresidential Reception• Sunday, May 3: Lancaster/HarrisburgPresidential Reception• Saturday, May 30: Pittsburgh Piratesbaseball game featuring “Skyblast” atPNC Park. E-mail invitation only. Sendyour e-mail address to <strong>the</strong> Alumni Officeat alumni@westminster.edu so you willnot miss out on receiving your invitation.January 7-14<strong>Westminster</strong> Concert ChoirFlorida TourSpecial thanks to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Westminster</strong> ConcertChoir and director Dr. Robin Lind for being suchwonderful ambassadors for <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong>. Alsotraveling to Florida for <strong>the</strong> tour were Dr. Dormanand his wife, Beverly; Gloria Cagigas, vicepresident for institutional advancement, and herhusband, Don; and Cindy Dafler, assistant directorof alumni relations. Thanks, also, to all of ouralumni hosts who helped with <strong>the</strong> tour. A numberof alumni receptions and dinners were held inconnection with this year’s tour:Jan. 7 – Concert at First Presbyterian Church,Mooresville, N.C.Jan. 8 – Dinner and concert at First PresbyterianChurch, Jacksonville, Fla. Alumni andchoir dinner hosted by Harry ’66 andSondra Mohr Smith ’66. Harry is vicepresident of <strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong>Alumni Council.Jan. 11 – A reception was held at <strong>the</strong> IndianShores Community Center following <strong>the</strong>concert at First Presbyterian Churchin Vero Beach, Fla. The receptionwas hosted by George and SherryBerlin. George serves as a member of<strong>Westminster</strong>’s Board of Trustees.Jan. 12 – Worship service and concert at FirstPresbyterian Church, St. Petersburg,Fla. Keith McCauley ’68 hosted at both<strong>the</strong> worship service and concert. Keith isa member of Alumni Council.Jan. 12 – Dinner and concert at First PresbyterianChurch, Lakeland, Fla., where MikeLoudon ’70 serves as pastor.Jan. 13 – Dinner and concert at Palma CeiaPresbyterian Church, Tampa, Fla.Alumni and choir dinner hosted by Bob’65 and Ginnie Hilbert Milleman ’66.Jan. 14 – Dinner and concert at Church of <strong>the</strong>Palms, Sarasota, Fla. Alumni andchoir dinner hosted by Melanie Millan’72 and Keith McCauley ’68. SteveMcConnell ’80 serves as pastor of<strong>the</strong> church. He and his wife, AmandaShanks McConnell ’80, attended <strong>the</strong>dinner and concert.My thanks to all of our Florida alumni whoattended <strong>the</strong> dinners and concerts and made ourchoir and staff feel so welcome.It’s been a busy fall and winter for RegionalConnections. I am thrilled to have <strong>the</strong> opportunityto meet with regional alumni volunteers throughout<strong>the</strong> country. <strong>Westminster</strong> regional alumni eventsare successful because of your participation.Contact your <strong>Westminster</strong> friends and classmatesand come to an event! Also, please write me orcall me if you are interested in making connectionsfor <strong>Westminster</strong> in your area. I’d love to hear fromyou.Cindy Dafler ’03 has been a member of <strong>the</strong><strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong> Staff since 1991. Asassistant director of alumni relations, Cindy isresponsible for coordinating and implementingall events and activities associated withadvancement programs – including regionalalumni events.For information about an upcomingregional event or if you are interestedin hosting an event in your area,contact Cindy at 724-946-7373 ordaflercs@westminster.edu.18 www.westminster.edu
AlumniGa<strong>the</strong>rings1. 2.1. Raymond Riffle, Ronda Vogan Riffle’56, Noel Calhoun ’74, Rick Dorman,Beverly Dorman and Bob Crall ’76ga<strong>the</strong>r at <strong>the</strong> Chicago presidentialreception.2. Attending <strong>the</strong> Pittsburgh presidentialreception are Mary Lou WalkerDickson ’56, Gene Cunningham ’08,Lorri Kaylor, Becky Rickard ’98, JackRickard ’57.3. Sarasota alumni and <strong>the</strong><strong>Westminster</strong> Concert Choir andalumni3.4. Lakeland alumni dinner5. Tampa alumni dinner attendeesNancy Hoffman Sjoberg ’51,Ann Lewis ’68, Joanne Snyder’58, Nancy Herman Gordon ’68,Beverly Dorman, Rick Dorman, BobMilleman ’65, Ruth Kartlick Reid ’49,Charmaine Hazen Kerr Neumeister’50, Ginnie Hilbert Milleman ’66.6. Presidential reception in Vero Beachdrew, in front, Bev Bird Hartman’59, Helen Martin, Liz CrawfordSmith ’53, Beverly Dorman, SherryBerlin, Lori Brown Bode ’47, GloriaCagigas, Cindy Dafler. Back roware Clance Martin, Fred Bode, RickDorman, Marty Hartman ’59, GeorgeBerlin.4. 5.6. 7.7. St. Petersburg alumni and<strong>Westminster</strong> Concert Choir8. Mary Beth Love Eakin ’54, BevMergner Campbell ’53, Sondra MohrSmith ’66, Harry Smith ’66, BeverlyDorman, Rick Dorman, SandyScheller ’53, Kim Campbell ’52 at<strong>the</strong> Jacksonville alumni dinner.8.<strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong> Magazine 19
Class NotesWC ReunionClass of 195455 th ReunionSaturday, Oct. 10, 2009Afternoon Open House,New Wilmington1957Jean Ann Deigham Howardhas retired as a teacher for<strong>the</strong> Newton County Board ofEducation. Her husband, JohnHoward ’56, is semi-retiredand is a manager for CapesWarehouses, Inc., a propertymanagement firm. The coupleresides in Covington, Ga.WC ReunionClass of 195950 th ReunionSaturday, Oct. 10, 2009Radisson Hotel Sharon,West Middlesex1959Sue Thomas Evans and herhusband, Gordon, live inCabool, Mo., where <strong>the</strong>y raisebeef cattle.1964Richard Erickson and hiswife, Renee, have joined <strong>the</strong>Peace Corps and are servingas English teachers at aChinese university.WC ReunionClasses of 1968,1969 & 197040 th Cluster ReunionSaturday, Oct. 10, 2009Reunion Dinner atOak Tree Country Club,West Middlesex1975Dawn Eaton is residentengineer for Packard Electricin Allentown. She and herhusband, Mike Gemble, live inLehighton.Elizabeth Morse retired asmeteorologist in charge of <strong>the</strong>National Wea<strong>the</strong>r Service inSacramento. Betsy has movedto Reno, Nev., where she is anAmerican Red Cross volunteer.Jon Seltenheim, seniorvice president of customerservice operations for UnitedConcordia and former<strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong> trustee,was honored with <strong>the</strong> NationalAssociation of Dental Plan’sGabryl Award for lifetimeachievement in contributionsto <strong>the</strong> dental benefits industryand outstanding volunteerleadership in advancing <strong>the</strong>association’s mission.1976Leah Kissick of Gettysburg isa special education adviser for<strong>the</strong> Pennsylvania Departmentof Education.Claire Waggoner of Frederick,Md., is a national accountexecutive with GazetteNewspapers.1977Kevin Garvey was appointedchief development officer of<strong>the</strong> Board of Pensions of <strong>the</strong>Presbyterian Church USA.John Shaffer retired after31 years’ service with <strong>the</strong>Pennsylvania Department ofCorrections to spend timewith his wife, Christine VeselyShaffer ’80, and <strong>the</strong>ir daughter.1978Karen Maeder of Lexington,Ky., is employed by ACS, Inc.,a computer services firm.Richard Tony is vice president,information systems for <strong>the</strong>Las Vegas Sands hotel andcasino. Rick and his wife,Heidi, make <strong>the</strong>ir home inCenter Valley.1980The Rev. William BlackieIII earned a master’s ofpublic administration witha concentration in nonprofitorganizations. William, whois a chaplain in <strong>the</strong> U.S.Army Reserves, was recentlypromoted to <strong>the</strong> rank ofcolonel.F. J. Hartland was one of twoPittsburgh playwrights chosento receive a 2008 PennsylvaniaCouncil on <strong>the</strong> Arts Fellowshipin playwriting. He madea record-setting eighthappearance at <strong>the</strong> PittsburghNew Works Festival withCemetery Plot, which was alsopart of <strong>the</strong> Ganymede GLBTArts Festival in Washington,D.C.The Rev. Dr. StephenMcConnell is senior pastorof Church of <strong>the</strong> Palmsin Sarasota, Fla. His wife,Amanda Shanks McConnell, isa <strong>the</strong>rapist and licensed socialworker.1981Julie DeLoia is associatedean of academic affairs atGeorgetown University inWashington, D.C.Scott Pfluger of Bedminster,N.J., is a producer for KapeInsurance Agency.ΔΖDelta Zeta ReunionEight Delta Zeta sorority sisters from <strong>the</strong> class of 1969 metin Silver Lake, Ohio, in August 2008 for <strong>the</strong>ir seventh reunionsince 1989. Pictured, in front from left, Kathy BovenkerkMarshall, Lee Toal Satrom, Suzanne Tesh Rice, Milann RuffDaugherty. In <strong>the</strong> back from left, Linda Wiggins Martin,Donna Ross Woleben, Gail Miller Dransfield, Martha SmithMallick. Previous reunions were held in Butler; Ocean City,N.J.; Portland, Maine; and Rockville, Md.20 www.westminster.edu
ΣΚSig Kaps on <strong>the</strong> CapeA group of Sig Kap sisters celebrated <strong>the</strong>ir 60 th birthdayson Cape Cod with lots of laughs at Debbie Boggs’ cottagein Truro, Mass. Attending were, from left to right, DebbieBoggs ’70, Marcia Hoovler Hannan ’70, Louise HoppeHarclerode ’70, Penelope Dixon, Carol Bagg Carpenter’70, Anne Rhodes Sultan ’70, and Doris LarsonCushing ’70.Nina O’Neil1990The Rev. Donna GiverJohnston is a student in<strong>the</strong> graduate departmentof religion at VanderbiltUniversity. She and herhusband, Brian, and twochildren live in Brentwood,Tenn.1995Kristine Reichard Reynolds,a seventh-grade Englishteacher in <strong>the</strong> Fairfield AreaSchool District, was namedOutstanding Teacher for <strong>the</strong>district. She and her husband,Ron, and two children reside inChambersburg.1982Larry Napora is directorof golf course operations atFirestone Country Club. Heand his wife, Bonnie, haverelocated to Stow, Ohio.WC ReunionClass of 198425 th ReunionSaturday, Oct. 10, 2009Reunion Dinner atNew Castle Country Club1984Kimberly Ferrick Allen earneda master’s in education witha focus on math and scienceleadership and certification asa ma<strong>the</strong>matics specialist. Kim,her husband, and two childrenlive in Hanover County, Va.,where Kim teaches fourthgrade.1985Paul Cunningham hasrelocated to Orlando, Fla.,where he is vice president offinance and CFO of FlaglerCEHoldings LLC.1988Dianna Sue Clemens Heimwas named stewardship/special events coordinatorat Wilson <strong>College</strong> inChambersburg.Jacquelyn Kleberg Witmeris an autism mentor in a preschoolsetting. Jackie lives inMorgantown, W.Va., with herhusband, Brian, and son.WC ReunionClasses of 1988,1989 & 199020 th Cluster ReunionSaturday, Oct. 10, 2009On-campus pregame luncheon,Orr LobbytNina O’Neil of Chicago issenior manager for GlobalMarketing for Information,where she oversees <strong>the</strong>strategy and implementation ofInternet marketing projects.She was a producer for anindependent film, LoftyIntentions, that premiered at<strong>the</strong> Gene Siskel Film Center.1991Jennifer McHenry Lorence ismarketing manager for BHI, anon-profit senior living facility.She and her husband, Erik,make <strong>the</strong>ir home in Westfield,Ind.1992William Craig was promoted todirector of sales and marketingfor <strong>the</strong> Newell RubbermaidTools Group for Canada. Billand his wife, Janice FarrenCraig, and four children live inOakville, Ontario.Dr. Brenda May-DePaolais a cardiologist with CapeFear Cardiology Associates.She and her husband, Vince,and two daughters reside inFayetteville, N.C.Scott Shearer earned amaster’s in curriculum andinstruction from GannonUniversity and is assistantprincipal at Reynolds HighSchool. He and his wife, Chris,and two daughters live in NewWilmington.1996Mat<strong>the</strong>w Esch was promotedto team supervisor of <strong>the</strong>parent-teen conflict program atFamily Resources. He and hiswife, Angela, and two childrenreside in Pittsburgh.David VanFosson isnorthwest territory managerfor American Bank Systems,Inc., a banking software firm.His wife, Jennifer MosbergerVanFosson ’97, is a freelancemarketing consultant. Thecouple and <strong>the</strong>ir two childrenmake <strong>the</strong>ir home in Pittsburgh.(See also New Additions)1997Brian Luke is branch managerfor Futurity First InsuranceGroup. His wife, Jody MasonLuke ’99, is director ofbusiness development forDeveloper Support Services.The couple and <strong>the</strong>ir son livein Charlotte, N.C.<strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong> Magazine 21
<strong>Westminster</strong>Connectconnect.westminster.eduFind your friends,post your news,build your<strong>Westminster</strong> Network1. Go tohttp://connect.westminster.edu2. Click on First Time Loginin <strong>the</strong> member login box3. Enter your last name4. Click <strong>the</strong> button next toyour name on <strong>the</strong> list thatappears5. Enter your User ID (wasyour student number)which is a 7-digit number(or numbers, if alumnicouple). It is on <strong>the</strong> top lineof <strong>the</strong> label on <strong>the</strong> back ofthis magazine*****************************XX000 XX000 1234567MR. JOHN A. DOE123 WESTmINSTER CIRcLENEw WILmINGTON, Pa 161726. Click Verify and you willland on your user profile7. Go through <strong>the</strong> profile,update as needed andcreate your user nameand password8. Bookmark <strong>the</strong> page, visitoften, and share with<strong>Westminster</strong> friends1998Dr. Mark Hennon is afellow in <strong>the</strong> Department ofCardiothoracic Surgery at<strong>the</strong> University of Wisconsin.He and his wife, Dr. TeresaHennon, and daughter residein Madison, Wis.Todd Nolan is financemanager for Hendrick BMW.He and his wife, Erica, andson make <strong>the</strong>ir home inMat<strong>the</strong>ws, N.C. (See also NewAdditions)Rebecca Zeitler Farrell waspromoted to senior accountsupervisor at HealthStarPublic Relations in New YorkCity.1999Jill Grinham Bautista isan environmental, health,and safety attorney withEaton Corporation. She andher husband, Jan, live inLakewood, Ohio.Beth Trimble Suchy waspromoted to director ofhuman resources for <strong>the</strong>corporate services businessunit of UPMC.2001Marisa Guriel Schooley waspromoted to adjudicator/investigator with <strong>the</strong>U.S. Office of PersonnelManagement. She wasa bronze award winnerat <strong>the</strong> 2008 Excellencein Government Awardsprogram. She and herhusband, Steve, reside inSlippery Rock.Julia Makosky Masonearned a doctorate in rhetoricand composition from <strong>the</strong>University of South Floridaand is an assistant professorin <strong>the</strong> English department atFlorida Atlantic University.She lives in south Florida withher husband, Eric, and son.(See also New Additions)Samuel McKissick and hiswife, Brienna, live in Erie,where Samuel is employedin trade marketing with R.J.Reynolds Tobacco Company.WC ReunionClasses of 2003,2004 & 20055 th Cluster ReunionSaturday, Oct. 10, 2009On-campus pregame luncheon,Berlin Student Lounge2002Erin Clohessy of Pittsburghearned an MBA fromYoungstown State Universityand is an accountant withRuzomberka Holland RenkSmith.2003Elizabeth Dougherty earneda master’s in counselingpsychology from ChathamUniversity and is a servicecoordinator with Mon YoughCommunity Services.Bryan Mackrell earned anMBA from <strong>the</strong> University ofPittsburgh’s Katz GraduateSchool of Business and isa product manager, onlinebanking with PNC FinancialServices Group. He and hiswife, Christina, reside inCranberry Township.Nicole Findley earned amaster’s in education fromGeorge Mason University.Nikki lives in Pittsburgh andis a fourth- and fifth-grademath and science teacher atSewickley Academy.Kathy Shelenberger of NewCastle earned a master’sin non-teaching specialeducation from JamesMadison University. She isa kindergarten teacher in<strong>the</strong> Wilmington Area SchoolDistrict.Jami White is employed insales and marketing withHadek Protective Systems,Inc., a supplier of internallining systems for powerplant chimneys and flue gasducts in Greentree.2004Dr. David Dobbins, whopractices cosmetic andrestorative dentistry, hasjoined Chesheim DentalAssociates in Erdenheim.Amy Fashano earned alaw degree from <strong>the</strong> NewEngland School of Law andis an attorney with Conway,Homer, & Chin-Caplan inBoston.Laura Nelms Pappas(M’08) is a ninth-gradeguidance counselor atPensacola High School.She and her husband,Christopher, make <strong>the</strong>irhome in Gulf Breeze, Fla.Michael Newland of FoxChapel was promoted togeneral manager of Atria’sRestaurant and Tavern inO’Hara Township.Amanda Reis is <strong>the</strong> areacoordinator in <strong>the</strong> Office ofResidence Life at Seton HillUniversity in Greensburg.2005Amy Browell Molitorearned a master’s incounseling psychologyfrom Chatham Universityand is a guidance counselorat Richland ElementarySchool. She and herhusband, David, livein Gibsonia. (See alsoWeddings)22 www.westminster.edu
2006Denise Broadwater (M)is an academic adviser,criminal justice at Bryant &Stratton <strong>College</strong>. She residesin Orchard Park, N.Y., withher husband, Patrick, anddaughter.Wedding AlbumRay Walling earned a master’sfrom <strong>the</strong> University ofMichigan. He has relocatedto Lawrence, Kan., wherehe is <strong>the</strong> electronic servicesand government documentslibrarian at Baker University.2007Liz Farry was promoted tocommunity relations managerfor <strong>the</strong> Girl Scouts of <strong>the</strong>Chesapeake Bay. In addition,she produces interviews andmeetings for television for <strong>the</strong>County of Currituck, N.C.Melanie Mehalic ’99 and John HuberKristin Sostaric ’00 and Christopher DelucaElizabeth Gavin lives inRussellville, Tenn., and is akindergarten teacher in <strong>the</strong>Hamblen County schools.WeddingsAshley Johnson is a mathteacher and girls soccer teamcoach at Ambridge Area JuniorHigh School.2008Christy Brink Smith is afifth-grade teacher in <strong>the</strong>Jamestown School District.She and her husband, Kyle,reside in Grove City.Need<strong>Westminster</strong> gear?Visitwww.westminster.edu/bookstore1999tMelanie Mehalic and JohnHuber, July 12, 2008, atHyeholde in Moon Township.Ka<strong>the</strong>rine Barone Waltz ’00was a bridesmaid. Melanie is ahuman resources specialist forHeinz North America. Thecouple resides in RobinsonTownship.2000tKristin Sostaric andChristopher Deluca, July 12,2008, at Saint Malachy Churchin Coraopolis. Kristin is a highschool ma<strong>the</strong>matics teacher in<strong>the</strong> Montour School District.The couple resides inPittsburgh.2004tlisa Lenn Locke andStephen Nye Mehlo, Oct. 11,2008, at Tara – A Country Inn.The reception was held inTara’s Old South ArmoryRoom. Matron of honor wasAmber Wertz and Holly Wertz’03 was a bridesmaid. Alisa is ateacher for schoolprofessionals. The couple livesin Forest Hills, N.Y.Jennifer Williams andJoshua Heil, May 17, 2008.Alumni participating wereRyan Williams ’02, NicoleBeaver Williams ’03, andAngela Thompson. Jenniferis a <strong>the</strong>rapist at Glade RunLu<strong>the</strong>ran Services. Thecouple resides in CranberryTownship.2005tAmy Browell and DavidMolitor, July 26, 2008, at St.Barbara Church in Bridgeville,with <strong>the</strong> reception at Bella Serain Canonsburg. Beth Grubbswas a bridesmaid. Amy is anelementary school guidancecounselor in <strong>the</strong> Pine-RichlandSchool District. David is anacquisitions underwriter withMcKinney Properties, Inc., inPittsburgh. The couple residesin Gibsonia. (See also ClassNotes.)tAndrea Ceplecci and SeanHall, Oct. 26, 2008, at St. PaulLu<strong>the</strong>ran Church in Warren,Ohio. Stephen Franklin ’06was in <strong>the</strong> wedding party.Ceremony participants alsoincluded Ka<strong>the</strong>rine Duncanand <strong>Westminster</strong> AssociateProfesssor of ReligionKang-Yup Na. The couple livesin Pittsburgh.<strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong> Magazine 23
Wedding AlbumAndrea Ceplecci ’05 and Sean HallAlisa Lenn Locke ’04 and Stephen Nye MehloAmy Browell ’05 and David Molitor, ’05Kelly Corbin ’08 and Gary AharrahErin Hinks ’06 and Mat<strong>the</strong>w TackDanica Scott ’08 and Joseph Thomas, ’062006tErin Hinks and Mat<strong>the</strong>wTack, Aug. 2, 2008, inYoungstown, Ohio. Alumni in<strong>the</strong> wedding party were JennaHinks ’08, Kimberly Clute,Shakira VanGorder, DurannVanGorder ’08 and RebeccaLogar ’07. Erin received hermaster’s in communitycounseling and is currently <strong>the</strong>executive director of awomen’s halfway house. Thecouple lives in Waynesboro.2008tKelly Corbin and GaryAharrah, Oct. 4, 2008, in <strong>the</strong>New Wilmington PresbyterianChurch. Kelly is an admissionsrepresentative for Saint FrancisUniversity. The couple residesin Hollidaysburg.tDanica Scott and JosephThomas ’06, April 26, 2008, inWallace Memorial Chapel at<strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong>. RachelWebb ’09 participated in <strong>the</strong>service. Alumni in attendancewere Raymond Cebula ’66,Barbara Scott Coryea ’67,Ryan Brolley, AnthonyColwell and Lisa Gayetsky.Danica is a custom art framingsales representative andJoseph is a cellular researchtechnician for Duke University.The couple lives in Morrisville,N.C.Support your alma mater.Visit www.westminster.edu/giving24 www.westminster.edu
Titan TOtsLillian Grace MitcheltreeAidan Timothy CoulehanBrooke Olivia ImposimatoJulia Suzanne BauerMax David ColangeloEmilie Violet HeinseyCooper Thomas GutshallNew Additions1988Brian Lasko and his wife,Crystal: a son, Brian, on Sept.12, 2008. He joins Adeline,5, and Abigail, 3, at homein Portersville. Brian is <strong>the</strong>order entry and engravingdepartment manager atKeystone Specialties, Inc.Theresa Stamas Laderer andher husband, Mike: a son,Mark Andrew, on July 10, 2008.He joins Annette, 9, Benjamin,6, and Mat<strong>the</strong>w, 3, at home inDarlington.1991Kelly Manion Hillebrandand her husband, Mat<strong>the</strong>wHillebrand ’94: a daughter,Lauren Elizabeth, on Dec. 27,2007. She joins Kaitlyn Kelly, 4,and Ryan Mat<strong>the</strong>w, 2, at homein Canonsburg.1993Kathleen GalbreathMcCommons and herhusband, David McCommons:a daughter, Meredith Grace,on July 9, 2008. She joinsMolly, 6, and Madylin, 4, athome in Ellwood City.1995tMelissa NapoleonMitcheltree and her husband,Thomas Mitcheltree: adaughter, Lillian Grace, onNov. 6, 2008. She joinsKa<strong>the</strong>rine Rose, 2, at home inRaymond, N.H.Jonathan Potts and his wife,Maggi: a son, Ian Samuel, onJuly 30, 2008. He joins Lucy, 3,at home in Pittsburgh.1996tMeghan Boyle Coulehanand her husband, Tim: a son,Aidan Timothy, on June 4,2008. He joins Brendan andRyan at home in Upper St.Clair.Christina Green Stark and herhusband, Matt: a daughter,Hannah Rose, on Nov. 3, 2008.She joins Henry Andrew, 1,at home in Yosemite NationalPark, Calif.<strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong> Magazine 25
Titan TOtsEmma Claire MihalcinNoah Michael EngLandry Kenyon MeadowsGeno Antonio BiondiOlivia Adeline ZebrineRyan Thomas NewphertJill Laslo Bauer and herhusband, Daniel Bauer ’95: adaughter, Julia Suzanne, onMay 4, 2008. She joins Andy, 5,at home in Gibsonia.Erica Marshall Sipe and herhusband, Todd: a daughter,Merrin, on Nov. 4, 2006. Thefamily resides in Hickory, N.C.tSusan Mondok Imposimatoand her husband, Tony: adaughter, Brooke Olivia, onAug. 18, 2008. She joinsAlexander, 7, and Ava, 4, athome in Wake Forest, N.C.1997tKori Anderson Colangeloand her husband, David: a son,Max David, on Sept. 14, 2008.Kori is a licensed socialworker/drug and alcoholcounselor at <strong>the</strong> PittsburghVeterans Affairs hospital. Thefamily lives in Pittsburgh.Katie Barton Stallbaum andher husband, Sean Stallbaum’98: a daughter, RileyJosephine, on Aug. 12, 2008.She joins Tyler, 7, and Sam, 4,at home in Lakewood.tCarrie Briggs Heinsey andher husband, Mitch: adaughter, Emilie Violet, on July12, 2007. Carrie is in graduateschool and works as apart-time community homelessoutreach liaison. The familylives in Lancaster.tChris Gutshall and hiswife, Nichole: a son, CooperThomas, on Oct. 10, 2008. Hejoins his bro<strong>the</strong>r, Dylan, athome in Akron, Ohio. Chris is<strong>the</strong> director of field programs/project manager/risk assessorfor BJAAM Environmental,Inc., in Canal Fulton, Ohio.Jennifer MosbergerVanFosson and her husband,David VanFosson ’96: adaughter, Julia Lynn, on March1, 2007. She joins Drew, 4, athome in Pittsburgh. (See alsoClass Notes.)1998Aimee Eshbaugh Victoriaand her husband, Chris:a daughter, Ainsley Berit,on Aug. 22, 2008. She joinsGenevieve at home in NewBraunfels, Texas.tJennifer Lusky Mihalcinand her husband, JasonMihalcin: a daughter, EmmaClaire, on Sept. 27, 2007. Shejoins Ava Ca<strong>the</strong>rine, 3, at homein York.Elizabeth Mann Haynie andher husband, Brendan: ason, Mat<strong>the</strong>w James, on May29, 2008. He joins Elliana, 4,Kaelyn, 3, and Jonathan, 2, athome in Grayson, Ky.Todd Nolan and his wife,Erica: a son, Brody Todd, onAug. 6, 2008. The family livesin Mat<strong>the</strong>ws, N.C. (See alsoClass Notes.)tBecky Vereb Eng and herhusband, Bill: a son, NoahMichael, on July 26, 2008. Thefamily lives in Laurel, Md.1999tJulie Bach Zebrine and herhusband, Michael Zebrine ’00:a daughter, Olivia Adeline, onApril 29, 2008. She joins twinsMaria and Sophie, 2, at homein Allison Park.tAmy Black Meadows andher husband, Tony: a son,Landry Kenyon, on July 25,2008. The family lives inHarrisburg.26 www.westminster.edu
Titan TOtsAlexander Anthony GarbinAudrey Coral DunhamGarrett James LitzingerBryce Cohler FultonReegan Marie PikeMason Alan SmithtAmy Hamilton Garbin andher husband, Mark: a son,Alexander Anthony, on June 8,2008. He joins Mikenna, 3, athome in Be<strong>the</strong>l Park.Autumn Mentzer Cairnsand her husband, Jeffrey: adaughter, Avery Lynn, on June20, 2008. She joins Nolan, 3, athome in Monaca.tLindsay Russo Biondi andher husband, Arin Biondi ’97:a son, Geno Antonio, on Sept.15, 2008. The family resides inNew Castle.2000tLeslie Baylor Newpher andher husband, Tom: a son, RyanThomas, on May 23, 2008.Leslie is a middle schoolcounselor for Durham PublicSchools. The family lives inCary, N.C.2001Kylee Ellis Houser and herhusband, Richard: a daughter,Matilda Belle, on Oct. 2, 2008.The family lives in Upper St.Clair.Julia Makosky Mason and herhusband, Eric: a son, Noah, onApril 1, 2008. The family livesin Coral Springs, Fla. (See alsoClass Notes.)Ingrid Page Domonkos andher husband, Mat<strong>the</strong>w: a son,Orion, on Feb. 24, 2008. Hejoins Trinity, 2, at home inAlbuquerque, N.M.2002Crystal Oswalt Gindlespergerand her husband, Jonathan:a daughter, Alexis Lee, inAugust 2006. The family livesin Seward.tDeana Price Dunham andher husband, Josh: a daughter,Audrey Coral, on Feb. 5, 2008.The family lives in Akron,Ohio.2003tJennifer Hooks Litzingerand her husband, Jim: a son,Garrett James, on July 21,2008. Jennifer is a kindergartenteacher in <strong>the</strong> Center AreaSchool District. The familyresides in Chippewa Township.Sarah Lynn Proper Cevettoand her husband, Ralph: hisdaughter, Rebecca Morgan,8, adopted by Sarah, and herdaughter, Barbara Patricia,5, adopted by Ralph, through<strong>the</strong> Trumbull County ProbateCourt on July 28, 2008. Thefamily resides in HowlandTownship, Ohio.2004tCourtney Sass Fulton andher husband, Ryan: a son,Bryce Cohler, on Nov. 27,2007. The family lives inMyrtle Beach, S.C.tElisa Suber Smith and herhusband, Jonathan Smith ’02:a son, Mason Alan, on May 14,2008. The family lives inHermitage.2005tJenn Wilms Pike and herhusband, Ryan: a daughter,Reegan Marie, on Nov. 24,2008. The family lives inColumbiana, Ohio.2006Shannon Marie McClainKooser and her husband, Eric:a daughter, Lochlan Marie, onMarch 9, 2008. The family livesin Johnstown.<strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong> Magazine 27
In MemoryWord has reached us of <strong>the</strong> passingof <strong>the</strong> following alumni andfriends of <strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong>.To submit information for <strong>the</strong> InMemory section, please providea complete obituary notice (ifavailable) to <strong>the</strong> Office of AlumniRelations. Please be sure toinclude <strong>the</strong> names and class yearsof any surviving <strong>Westminster</strong>alumni relatives.1928Mary I. Reed of Greensburg,formerly of Latrobe, Dec. 29,2008. She had been a schoolteacher in <strong>the</strong> Latrobe areafor more than 23 years. Shetaught high school French andSpanish and had also taught at<strong>the</strong> former Kingston School. At105, she was <strong>the</strong> last survivingmember of her immediatefamily. Survivors includeseveral nieces and nephews.1930The Rev. James Blackwood ofErie, Nov. 28, 2008. Ordainedin 1933, he enlisted as an ArmyAir Force chaplain following<strong>the</strong> attack on Pearl Harborand served in North Africaand China. When <strong>the</strong> KoreanWar started, he returnedto <strong>the</strong> Air Force, serving inNew Mexico, Greenland, andMaine. He retired from <strong>the</strong>military in 1955 as a lieutenantcolonel. He served churchesin Collier, Philadelphia, Mt.Lebanon, Indiana, SquirrelHill and Shadyside. In <strong>the</strong>1970s he served as moderatorof <strong>the</strong> Pittsburgh Presbytery.Survivors include fourgrandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren.1932Virginia Boyd Milligan ofLake Zurich, Ill., Nov. 19,2008. She served as <strong>the</strong> deanof women at <strong>the</strong> CarnegieMellon University from1958-1976. She served onmany United PresbyterianChurch boards and wasnational secretary for NativeAmerican ministries. Survivorsinclude two daughters; sevengrandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren.1934Helen Baerman Kennedy ofCharlotte, N.C., Sept. 18, 2007.1936William Wallace Daggett ofYoungstown, Ohio, Nov. 1,2008.1937The Rev. Robert H. Ralston ofLeawood, Kan., Sept. 28, 2008.He was <strong>the</strong> founding pastorof Rolling Hills PresbyterianChurch in Overland Park,Kan., where he stayed until hisretirement. Survivors includethree sons; two daughters;12 grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren;and a cousin,George Hart ’49.1939Martha Cochran Wallace ofMission Viejo, Calif., October2008.1940Marian Igo Wilson ofCarrboro, N.C., Oct. 19, 2007.She was a social worker. Herfa<strong>the</strong>r, Norman Igo, served as atrustee of <strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong>.Charles R. Smiley Jr. ofBeaver Falls, Sept. 1, 2006. Hehad been employed by GTEcorporation.1942Edward R. Bollard of EastStroudsburg, Nov. 16, 2008.He was vice president of <strong>the</strong>former Edinger-Wyckoff inStroudsburg. A veteran ofWorld War II, he was a captainin <strong>the</strong> U.S. Marine Corps,receiving <strong>the</strong> Bronze Star andPurple Heart while serving inIwo Jima. He was <strong>the</strong> organizerof <strong>the</strong> Company B, 4 th MarineDivision reunion for <strong>the</strong> past51 years. He was a memberof <strong>the</strong> First PresbyterianChurch of Stroudsburg. Heis survived by his wife of 63years, Jean Smith Bollard’42; two daughters; one son;four grandchildren; and manynieces and nephews.Evelyn P. Lytle of Middleton,Wis., Feb. 8, 2005.Miriam Wilson Lewis ofNiskayuna, N.Y., and Glenville,N.Y., Oct. 12, 2008. A retiredspeech pathologist, she taughtin New York, Pennsylvania,Michigan, and Tennesseeschools. She was a member of<strong>the</strong> First Presbyterian Churchof Schenectady, as well as<strong>the</strong> Presbyterian Associateof Chautauqua, where shewas <strong>the</strong> manager of <strong>the</strong>ir twosummer homes for 17 years.Survivors include two sons;two daughters; a bro<strong>the</strong>r; andsix grandchildren.1943Mary Patricia “Pat”McCulloch Huot of FriendshipVillage, Sept. 6, 2008. Shetaught music at OakmontGrade School from 1943to 1946. Survivors includea son; a daughter; and twograndchildren.1945Albert A. Balukjian ofPotsdam, N.Y., May 2, 2008.He was a cadet in <strong>the</strong> ArmySpecialized Training Programat <strong>Westminster</strong> from 1944-45and served in <strong>the</strong> U.S. Armywith <strong>the</strong> 95th Infantry Divisionin Europe during World WarII. He was a professor ofmechanical engineering for31 years at Clarkson <strong>College</strong>,now Clarkson University, andserved as associate directorof research. He retiredin 1986 and was grantedprofessor emeritus status.Survivors include his wife,Naomi Himmeger Balukjian,whom he married in 1946 inWallace Memorial Chapel;one son; two daughters; onebro<strong>the</strong>r; one sister; and threegrandchildren.Harriet Elizabeth DannerJones of Danville, Ky., Jan. 30,2008. She taught art in severalPennsylvania schools priorto her marriage. She was amember of <strong>the</strong> PresbyterianChurch of Danville. Survivorsinclude her husband of55 years, Clifton; a son; adaughter; a sister; threegrandchildren; two stepgrandchildren;and two stepgreat-grandchildren.Dorothy Harper Sistersonof Houston, Texas, May 13,2008. She was a member ofGrace Presbyterian Church.Survivors include herhusband of 58 years, Robert;three sons; one daughter; 11grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren.1946Ellen G. Koonce Winger ofMiami, Fla., Jan. 26, 2007.28 www.westminster.edu
Jean Lawton Martin ofThornburg, Oct. 15, 2008.Survivors include one son;three daughters; a sister;six grandchildren; and threegreat-grandchildren.1948Mary Lou Lash Meloy ofDuarte, Calif., Sept. 17, 2008.1949Daryl J. Downey ofGreensburg, formerly ofMonroeville, Nov. 2, 2008. Shehad been an engineer for BellTelephone.Norma Jean MooreMcLhinney of Hermitage, July17, 2008. She was a retiredteacher in <strong>the</strong> Hickory SchoolDistrict. She was a memberof <strong>the</strong> Covenant PresbyterianChurch. Survivors includeher husband, WilliamMcLhinney ’48; a son, JeffreyW. McLhinney ’76; and threegrandchildren.Thomas L. Wallace ofArdmore, Aug. 1, 2008.1950Elmer J. Dills Jr. of Pasadena,Calif., Sept. 15, 2008. Dillswas a noted restaurant andtravel critic whose radio andtelevision reports with LosAngeles’ KABC spannednearly three decades. Beforehis reporting career, hespent 20 years as CentralIntelligence Agency officer.Survivors include his wife,Lynne; four children; and fourgrandchildren.Marth Erb Taylor of Muncie,Ind., Jan. 19, 2008. She taughtschool at West MiddlesexElementary School andMuncie Community Schools,from which she retired in1991. Her last assignmentwas teaching second gradeat Washington CarverElementary. Survivorsinclude her husband of 54years, Edward; two sons; onedaughter; four bro<strong>the</strong>rs; fivesisters, including twin sisterMary Erb Stafford ’60 andEs<strong>the</strong>r Sanderbeck ’94; ninegrandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren.John Williamson of Canton,Mich., Sept. 1, 2008.1952Geraldine Shaffer Gable ofAkron, Ohio, June 19, 2007.Shirley Walker Long ofGreensburg, Nov. 20, 2008.She taught in <strong>the</strong> Marsand Slippery Rock schooldistricts before earning hermaster’s degree. She laterspent 19 years teaching atButler County Community<strong>College</strong>. Survivors include herhusband, Edward; one son; andone daughter, Terry LeslieZorch ’76; two bro<strong>the</strong>rs; fourgrandchildren; and one greatgrandchild.1953Dr. Gabriel A. Buzash of SouthSetauket, N.Y., April 3, 2008.Charles W. Temple of NewCastle, Dec. 2, 2008. He hadbeen a manager and buyer forKing’s Jewelers in New Castle.Survivors include his wife of49 years, Delores; two sons;a sister, Grace Temple Miles’51; and two grandchildren.1954Russel S. Burtner ofWashington, N.C., Sept. 18,2008. He was an advertisingrepresentative for AquacultureMagazine in Asheville, N.C.Survivors include his wife of 52years, Freda; a son; a daughter;and 10 grandchildren.Eva Jean Fea<strong>the</strong>r Clarke ofWoodinville, Wash., June 21,2008.Want your news published?E-mail us your class notes at:alumni@westminster.eduor submit your news online at:www.connect.westminster.eduOr fax us at: (724) 946-7366 or mail us a letter at:<strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong>Office of Alumni Relations319 S. Market St.New Wilmington, Pa. 16172-0001Photos:We are happy to publish photos of alumni andfuture Titans. Please follow <strong>the</strong>se guidelines whensubmitting photos for publication.Photographic prints: We accept all sizes ofphotographs, but prefer <strong>the</strong>m to be at least 4x6inches in size. Both color and black and whiteprints are acceptable.Digital Photos: To submit a digital photo,attach it to an e-mail message addressed toalumni@westminster.edu. Please note that werequire high-resolution files (a minimum of 300pixels per inch or 300 dpi when sized to about3 inches wide). Photos that have a lower resolutionare usually not acceptable. Digital photos should besaved in JPEG or TIFF format.Deadlines:Class Notes printed in this issue were received priorto Jan. 16, 2009. Because <strong>Westminster</strong> Magazine ispublished only three times a year, significant leadtime is required. Class Notes received prior to May15, 2009, will appear in <strong>the</strong> next issue.1956The Rev. Frederick J. Horstof Ben Avon, Nov. 28, 2008.Horst was a graduate of <strong>the</strong>Pittsburgh Xenia TheologicalSeminary and pastoredchurches is Monmouth,Ill., Ambridge, Bellevue,McKeesport and Turtle Creek.Survivors include his wife,Dorothy; two daughters; onesister; five grandchildren; twostep-grandchildren; and twostep-great-grandchildren.1957Richard J. Vierthaler ofMechanicsburg, June 14, 2007.1958Marlana Joyce McMasterPickford of Camp Hill, Sept. 25,2008. She taught elementaryschool in California, and afterearning a master’s degreein counseling, she workedas a vocational recreationalcounselor for <strong>the</strong> State ofCalifornia. Survivors includea son; a daughter; and fourgrandchildren.<strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong> Magazine 29
Entrepreneur, philanthropistMcKelvey ’57 diesAndrew J. McKelvey ’57, <strong>the</strong>billionaire builder of Monster.comand lead donor to <strong>Westminster</strong>’s$14 million campus center, diedThursday, Nov. 27, 2008, at hishome in Manhattan following abattle with pancreatic cancer.A serial entrepreneur, perhapsMcKelvey began his career as a14-year-old, buying eggs froma farmer and selling <strong>the</strong>m toneighbors for a profit of 10 centsa dozen. But his entrepreneurialspirit truly bloomed during hissophomore year at <strong>Westminster</strong><strong>College</strong> when <strong>the</strong> aging NewWilmington movie <strong>the</strong>ater, lackinga modern wide screen, closed itsdoors.McKelvey saw an opportunityand arranged to rent <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>aterand build a wide screen. Soonhis screen was showing moviesand it wasn’t long before studentswere flocking to his <strong>the</strong>ater – andlining his pockets with money.“I bought a car and paid someof my tuition,” McKelvey told <strong>the</strong>New York Times in 2001. “I didn’tknow anything about <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>aterbusiness, but I learned a lotabout advertising, promotionand pricing along <strong>the</strong> way.”In 1967 McKelvey founded ayellow pages advertising firmcalled Telephone MarketingProgram. Later known asTMP Worldwide, <strong>the</strong> companyacquired The Monster Board andOnline Career Center in 1995and four years later <strong>the</strong> jobsrecruitment Web site Monters.com was launched to greatsuccess.His personal wealth allowedhim to become an activephilanthropist. McKelveyprovided <strong>the</strong> initial $3 million for<strong>the</strong> Andrew J. McKelvey CampusCenter, which was dedicated in2003.“How long does it take to writea check? Twenty seconds? Allright, maybe it’s a big check,30 seconds, because you haveto think about it. I was morethan glad to write <strong>the</strong> check to<strong>Westminster</strong>,” McKelvey saidduring <strong>the</strong> center’s dedicationceremony.McKelvey at <strong>the</strong> dedication of <strong>the</strong> campus center in 2003He has also provided funding for<strong>the</strong> Andrew J. McKelvey LowerSchool at <strong>the</strong> Hewitt School inNew York, as well as Big Bro<strong>the</strong>rBig Sisters of America.The McKelvey Foundation hassupported more than 600 studentsto attend college across <strong>the</strong>country. Since 2001, McKelvey –who suffered from a lung-scarringailment – donated $25 millionto <strong>the</strong> Andrew J. McKelvey LungTransplantation Center at EmoryUniversity in Atlanta.Following <strong>the</strong> terrorist attacksfor Sept. 11, 2001, McKelveyplayed a central role in developing<strong>the</strong> Families of Freedom fundfor college scholarships for<strong>the</strong> children of <strong>the</strong> victims. Theprogram, which raised more than$100 million, was headed byformer president Bill Cl<strong>into</strong>n andformer senator Bob Dole.McKelvey is survived by hisfour children, Geoffrey, Stuart,Christine and Amanda, and sixgrandchildren.1959The Rev. Neil W. Brown ofSan Diego, Calif., March 13,2008. He was a pastor andexecutive for PresbyterianChurch (USA). He servedin congregations in Oregonbefore moving to Ohio asassociate for synod ministriesfor <strong>the</strong> Synod of <strong>the</strong> Covenant.He went to San Diego asexecutive presbyter, and laterto North Central Iowa in asimilar position. Survivorsinclude his wife, MargaretHawthorne Brown ’60; adaughter; a son; a bro<strong>the</strong>r; andtwo grandchildren.1961Jack F. Thompson (M) ofWarren, Ohio, July 4, 2008.He retired in 1982 from <strong>the</strong>Warren City Schools System,where he was <strong>the</strong> assistantprincipal of Warren G. HardingHigh School. Survivors includea son; a daughter; and threegrandchildren.1966Dr. Jane Allen Work of NewCastle, Sept. 12, 2008. As a48-year-old widow, Jane beganher studies at <strong>Westminster</strong>.After graduating, she went onto earn a master’s from CaseWestern Reserve University.Later, at age 59, she earned aPh.D. in psychology. In 1979she remarried and opened aprivate practice as a licensedpsychologist in Pittsburgh.She was featured in PrillBoyle’s book Defying Gravity,which spotlights <strong>the</strong> lives of 12American women who begansuccessful careers after <strong>the</strong>age of 50. Survivors includetwo sons; three daughters,including Emily Jane Allen ’74;one stepson; one stepdaughter;nine grandchildren; fourstep-grandchildren; and eightgreat-grandchildren.1975Timothy J. Sullivan Jr. ofBe<strong>the</strong>l Park, Nov. 2, 2008.He had been vice presidentand project managementconsultant for <strong>the</strong> Bank of NewYork Mellon.1978Vernon F. Graubner ofKensington, Ohio, April 21,2008.1985Gordon D. Mahan of Warren,Pa., May 5, 2008.30 www.westminster.edu
1987Paul D. Talbert ofHackensack, N.J., Sept.18, 2008. He was a systemadministrator with LollyTogsLtd. in Dayton, N.J. Also amusician, Paul played <strong>the</strong>French horn for <strong>the</strong> BergenPhilharmonic Orchestra and<strong>the</strong> Teaneck Summer Band.He was a member of <strong>the</strong>chancel and bell choirs at <strong>the</strong>Second Reformed Churchof Hackensack. Survivorsinclude his wife, M. RheaPlecha Talbert ’87; one son;his mo<strong>the</strong>r; one bro<strong>the</strong>r; andone sister.FriendsIda Hartsuff Wiley Taylor, who served as <strong>Westminster</strong>’spresidential secretary for several administrations, of NewCastle, Dec. 26, 2008. Taylor began her career at <strong>Westminster</strong>in <strong>the</strong> admissions office. She became secretary to <strong>the</strong>president, serving three elected presidents and five interimpresidents. Her last official act was directing <strong>the</strong> inaugurationof President Oscar Remick. She retired in 1987. Survivorsinclude her husband, Robert W. Taylor Jr. ’50; one son;one daughter; one bro<strong>the</strong>r; three grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren;and nieces and nephews.Justin J. Falgione Memorial Scholarship FundJustin J. Falgione of McKees Rocks, Oct. 29, 2008. Survivorsinclude his wife, Amy; one daughter; his parents; and one bro<strong>the</strong>r.Family and friends have established <strong>the</strong> Justin J. Falgione MemorialScholarship Fund. If you would like information on how you canhelp, contact Peter Goslin at falgionescholarship@gmail.com.Isaac E. Reid, professoremeritus of music, Jan.7, 2009, at his homein Amherst, Mass. Amember of <strong>the</strong> musicfaculty from 1957 untilhis retirement in 1982,he trained many studentvocalists. Survivorsinclude his wife, Eleanor;four daughters, includingShawna Reid ’84; sevengrandchildren; niece AnnStrome Gold ’72; nephewPaul Strome ’77; andgreat-niece Sarah Gold ’07.Isaac ReidInformation UpdateHave you moved, changed phone numbers, or do you have some news about yourself or your family that you want to share witho<strong>the</strong>r <strong>Westminster</strong> alumni? Fill out <strong>the</strong> form below and return it to <strong>the</strong> Wiley Alumni House – Updates, <strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong>,New Wilmington, PA 16172-0001, or submit updates online at www.connect.westminster.edu.Name_ _____________________________________________________ Class____________ Today’s Date______________________Address_ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________City____________________________________________________________ State_________ Zip________________–_____________Social Security Number_____________________________________ _I.D. Number (see mailing label)_________________________Occupation____________________________________________________________________________________________________Name of Employer_ _______________________________________City_________________________State_____ Zip_________–____Home Telephone______________________ Business Telephone_ ______________________Cell Phone_______________________Spouse’s Name_ __________________________________________________ Spouse’s <strong>Westminster</strong> Class______________________Children’s Names and Birth Dates_________________________________________________________________________________Here’s my news:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________For Office Use Only❑ This is an address change.❑ This is new information which I have not submitted before.*Please state your zip + 4. Refer to your utility bills for this number.<strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong> Magazine 31
Now more than ever…Investing in higher education is vitally important.Investing in a <strong>Westminster</strong> Fund annual scholarship fora student helps…• Build better lives• Streng<strong>the</strong>n our communities• Produce future leadersPlease consider a gift to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Westminster</strong> Fund at a level inwhich you are comfortable. In addition to benefiting students (98 percent receivescholarship support), your participation in annual giving helps <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong>obtain major gifts and grants from businesses, corporations, and foundations.Gifts must be received by June 30 to count for <strong>the</strong> 2008-2009 giving year.Thank you from <strong>the</strong> students of <strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong> whose lives aretransformed through your annual gifts.We s t m i nst e rf u n dYour Legacy…<strong>Westminster</strong>’s FutureYes, I/We would like to help change <strong>the</strong> lives of those who can change <strong>the</strong> world by making a contribution to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Westminster</strong> Fund.I/We would like to make a gift of $_____________. I /We would like to make a pledge of__________________ payable by June 30.Please use my gift for: (may make more than one choice)q The <strong>Westminster</strong> Fund (Scholarships) or q O<strong>the</strong>r ______________________________________________________Name(s)_________________________________________________________ ID # _ ___________________________________________Address_ ________________________________________________________ Email_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone___________________________________________By Credit Card: Please charge my gift to: q VISA q MasterCard q DiscoverAccount # ___________________________________________Exp. Date: ______________Signature __________________________________________________ CID # __________ (Final three digits on back of card)Please fill out and return in attached envelope or save a stamp and log on to www.westminster.edu/giving to make your gift online.32 www.westminster.edu
For our Future“America’s future depends upona well-educated populace. Oureconomy will only grow through<strong>the</strong> preparation and applicationof strong minds.”~ Dr. Richard H. DormanPresident<strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong>plays a powerful role in shaping<strong>the</strong> lives of tomorrow’s leaders.But we need your help. You cansupport <strong>Westminster</strong>’s mission well<strong>into</strong> <strong>the</strong> future through a charitablebequest. Naming <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong> inyour will costs nothing today, butoffers stability and security forgenerations to come.To learn more about how you can shape <strong>the</strong> lives oftomorrow’s leaders, please contact Sue Rudloff at724-946-7673 or rudlofse@westminster.edu.
Homecoming & Reunion WeekendOctober 9, 10 & 11, 2009THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME!Come back to us during Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2009.Enjoy a stroll across <strong>the</strong> quad, spend time with friends, visit withfaculty and cheer on <strong>the</strong> Titans.Class reunions will be celebrated Saturday, October 10, 2009.Mark your calendar today!• 55 th Reunion for <strong>the</strong> Class of 1954Afternoon Open House, New Wilmington• 50 th Reunion for <strong>the</strong> Class of 1959Radisson Hotel Sharon, West Middlesex• 40 th Cluster Reunion for Classes of 1968, 1969 and 1970Reunion Dinner at Oak Tree Country Club, West Middlesex• 25 th Reunion for <strong>the</strong> Class of 1984Reunion Dinner at New Castle Country Club• 20 th Cluster Reunion for Classes of 1988, 1989 & 1990On-campus Pregame Luncheon, Orr Lobby• 5 th Cluster Reunion for Classes of 2003, 2004 & 2005On campus Pregame Luncheon, Berlin Student LoungeWFor more information about Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2009, please call <strong>the</strong> Alumni Officeat (724) 946-7364 or send an e-mail to alumni@westminster.edu.Change Service RequestedFounded 1852…New Wilmington, Pa.Office of Communication Services319 S. Market St.New Wilmington, PA 16172-0001Register at www.connect.westminster.edu to keep your information updated.Please help us reduce waste and postage costs by making corrections to your mailing label and returning it to <strong>the</strong><strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>College</strong> Office of Development. Misspelling Different contact person Receiving duplicate copies