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THANK YOU CLARION!clarion and beyondJULY 2010President:Dr. Karen WhitneyExecutive Editor:Ron Wilshire (’72, ’74)Co-Editors:Tom SchottRich Herman (sports)Design:Scott Kane (’04)/PAGESContributors:David Love (’86, ’87)Chris RossettiBrandi StretavskiWhat have you been doing since graduation?After I graduated from Clarion University in 1996, I accepted a positionwith the Department of Army at Rock Island Arsenal in Rock Island, Ill., as acomputer specialist. I left there to return home for family reasons in 1997.From there I held various computer positions.In 2001, I left the computer field to work for Abraxas in Marienville,Pa., as an addictions counselor (I had never given up my sociology major andpsychology minor so my Clarion University degree meant I was highly qualifiedfor that field). I fell in love with the opportunity to help people get their livesback on track and I’ve been in the field ever since. In 2003, I earned mycriminal justice addictions certification.Currently I work as a case manager specialist for Clearfield-Jefferson Drug& Alcohol Commission in Falls Creek, Pa. I have a special assignment workingwith Jefferson County Adult Probation Department through their Pa. Coalitionon Crime & Delinquency (PCCD) grant helping inmates get appropriatetreatment for their addiction issues. Working with adjudicated, addictedindividuals is a particular area of interest for me and I find it very rewarding.By: Becky Hetrick (’96)Photographers:Rich Herman, Tom Schott, Jerry Sowden,George Powers, Ron Wilshire, David Loveand Brett Whitling.Cover: Dr. Joseph P. Grunenwald andDr. Karen Whitney.(photo by Jerry Sowden)Address comments and questions to:Clarion UniversityClarion and Beyond MagazineUniversity Relations840 Wood StreetClarion, PA 16214E-mail address: alumni@clarion.eduVisit Clarion University on the Web atwww.clarion.eduClarion and Beyond is published three timesa year by the Office of University Relations foralumni, families of current students and friendsof Clarion University. Alumni information is alsolocated at www.clarion.edu/alumni.Clarion University of Pennsylvania is committedto equal employment and equal educationalopportunities for all qualified individualsregardless of race, color, sex, religion, nationalorigin, affectional or sexual orientation, age,disability, or other classifications that areprotected under Title IX of the EducationAmendments of 1972, Section 504 of theRehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans withDisabilities Act of 1990, and other pertinentstate and federal laws and regulations. Directequal opportunity inquiries to the Assistantto the President for Social Equity, ClarionUniversity of Pennsylvania, 216 CarrierAdministration Building, Clarion, PA 16214-1232. 814-393-2109.How important was it to you to receive scholarship support as a student?VERY, it was simple…it was the difference between seeing a dream come true and not. Being a stay-athomemom, and raising two boys on one salary, didn’t leave money for me to pursue my dreams. Utilizingstudent loans also was not an option as there was no money in the budget to repay them. The scholarships Ireceived allowed me to get the education and have an experience that wonderfully surpassed all expectations!Everything about the process went so smoothly that I knew it was God’s will for my life.How did receiving scholarships impact your time as a student and, now, in your career?The scholarships I received allowed the experience to be enriched by the fact I wasn’t stressed out worryinghow I was going to pay for everything. My scholarship included a book allotment as well which meant I didn’teven have to worry about how I was going to afford my books each semester. This permitted me to focus on mystudies and projects. I wanted to show my appreciation to scholarship donors by working hard and getting themost from the experience.Being a parent and commuter limited time that I had to be involved in campus activities. Having the financialend met permitted me to get involved in at least a few such as public speaking contests, a few clubs, etc.In my career, the scholarships helped me to help others! It has also relieved a huge burden of stressknowing that I can pick my positions according to career satisfaction and not just financial motivation. In thesocial services field, a person receives their rewards by means of helping others rather than monetary rewards,so not having to worry about the repayment of loans is truly a blessing.What would you like to say to the donors whose scholarships you received as a student?I’d like to say, “I hope I’ve made you proud and that you feel your money was a sound investment. Yourgenerosity made my dreams come true and I’ll be forever grateful!” I like to think those scholarships have hada ripple effect in that my education continues to help people. I hope those that have provided money toward myscholarships, or any others, see that it has the potential to continue giving for many years beyond the diploma.Follow Your FavoriteGolden Eagle Team At:02 | July ’10www.clariongoldeneagles.com

Governor Rendell Announces Additional $850,000For Barnes Center At Ribbon CuttingPennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell hadgood news for the entire region, onJune, 18, 2010.Rendell announced an additional $850,000in state funding for the Gregory Barnes Center forBiotechnology Business Development at ClarionUniversity during a ribbon cutting ceremony andgrand opening at the facility located in MonroeTownship’s Trinity Point Development near I-80.Although his schedule did not permit himto attend in person, the governor joined theprogram via telephone and soon electrified thecrowd.“To be sure, the Barnes Center will mean somuch for the northwestern Pennsylvania regionin terms of jobs and attracting additional privateinvestments that will help to revitalize theregion,” said Rendell.Highlighting the local leadership that broughtthe center to reality over a ten-year period,including Clarion University President JosephGrunenwald and the Clarion Trinity DevelopmentCo., the governor cited the initial $1.2 milliongift from retired faculty member Gregory Barnesthat propelled the project.“I want to start off by acknowledging thegenerosity of Mr. Barnes who couldn’t be with ustoday but is being represented by his daughter,Laura,” continued Rendell. “His contribution of$1.2 million is one of the largest contributionsby any Clarion University donor and is atestament to the opportunities that this hightechfacility promises.Additional $850,000 Project Funding:It’s All About Economic Development“That’s why the state has stepped up andinvested four and a quarter million dollars todate in the Barnes Center at Trinity Point, butI’m also pleased to announce today that we’regoing to continue investing in the project tohelp bring it further along. We’re announcinganother $850,000 investment through ourRedevelopment Assistance Capital Project(RACP) program to help complete the thirdfloor, outfit it with office space, technologyand equipment that will enable companies likeNanoBlox and Clarion Research Group to comeinto the center and continue their research anddevelopment work.“All totaled, this will be more than a$5 million commitment on behalf of theCommonwealth. I’d like to thank Senator (MaryJo) White for her leadership in enacting theoriginal economic stimulus program that hasallowed the Commonwealth to do so much… somany good things in a short period of time.“Representative (Donna) Oberlander, there aremany things that we disagree on in Harrisburgwhen it comes to Republican, Democrat,conservative, progressive…but there is alwaysone thing we agree on. It is the need foreconomic growth and development. I want tothank the senator and the representative for theirhard work. Congratulations to a great project atthe business center for a great Clarion University.I hope it is going to be a big success.”Ribbon Cutting ProgramCharles P. Leach, Jr., president of the ClarionUniversity Foundation Inc., served as emceefor the program that also offered remarksfrom Laura Barnes, daughter of Gregory Barnes,Tim Reddinger, representing Clarion TrinityDevelopment Co., Peter Winkler, representingU.S. Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, StateSenator Mary Jo White, State RepresentativeDonna Oberlander, and Grunenwald.The Gregory Barnes Center for BiotechnologyBusiness Development represents ClarionUniversity and Clarion University Foundation,Inc.’s vision for economic development in theregion. The building is owned and operated bythe Clarion University Foundation, Inc.The center houses local economic supportorganizations, including the Small BusinessDevelopment Center and Trinity DevelopmentCo.; newly formed biotechnology andnanotechnology companies, including ClarionResearch Group (CRG) and NanoBlox; andClarion University’s new Center for AppliedResearch and Intellectual Property Development,part of the university’s College of BusinessAdministration.The three-story, brick-veneer, steel-framebuilding was designed to meet the Silvercertification level of the Leadership in Energyand Environmental Design (LEED) GreenBuilding Rating System. The current 23,000square-foot building offers one-quarter of thepotential space available. Three more pod areasare ready for development that could expand theBarnes Center to 80,000 square feet.Video on the web at:www.clarion.edu/barnesopeningwww.clarion.edu | 03

featuresDr. Karen WhitneyNamed 16 th Clarion University President04 | July ’10

CLARION AND BEYONDDr. Karen M. Whitney, vice chancellor for student life anddean of students at Indiana University Purdue UniversityIndianapolis (IUPUI), was selected to serve as the nextpresident of Clarion University of Pennsylvania, effective July 1. Herfirst day was July 19.She succeeds retiring Dr. Joseph P. Grunenwald, who served theuniversity in various positions for more than 30 years, including thelast seven as president.“We are excited to have Karen Whitney agree to join us asClarion’s 16 th president,” said Grunenwald. “She possesses theskills, work ethic and personal commitment to Clarion’s momentumand to reach even higher levels in the future.”The appointment was made in a special meeting of thePennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Board ofGovernors meeting.“We have chosen an excellent individual to join our presidentialleadership team,” said PASSHE Board of Governors chairmanKenneth M. Jarin. “These are challenging times for PASSHE andfor all of our universities. I am confident the strong leadership inplace will allow us to successfully meet all of the challenges weface as we strive to continually enhance the quality of educationour students receive.”“Dr. Whitney has had an extraordinary academic career,and I am certain she will contribute significantly to PASSHE’sleadership team,” added PASSHE Chancellor Dr. John C.Cavanaugh.“We are very pleased with the appointment of Dr. Whitney asClarion University’s next president,” said Council of Trustees chairR. Lee James. “Given her distinguished career and exceptionalleadership in public higher education, she will serve theuniversity very well. I am grateful to everyone who contributed tothis very important decision.”“I am thrilled and honored to be given the opportunity toserve the Commonwealth, the northwest region and ClarionUniversity.” Dr. Whitney said. “I look forward to building on thehistory of accomplishments that define Clarion.”Dr. Whitney served as vice chancellor and dean of studentsat the 30,000-student IUPUI since 1999. Previously she wasassociate vice president for student life at the University ofTexas at San Antonio. She began her academic career as aninstructor at the University of Houston in 1980.Dr. Whitney earned both a bachelor of arts degree inpsychology and a master’s degree in public administrationfrom the University of Houston and a doctoral degree in highereducational administration from the University of Texas atAustin.In her IUPUI position, Dr. Whitney was directlyresponsible for 12 departments and a $12 million budget.Her responsibilities included institutional strategic financeand planning, policy development and budget oversight. Sheworked closely with community organizations and civic leaderson behalf of the university and has helped lead two capitalcampaigns.Dr. Whitney is affiliated with several professionalorganizations, including the Association of College andUniversity Housing Officers International and the Associationof Public and Land Grant Universities. She has publishednumerous academic papers and has presented at a variety ofprofessional conferences.Hello CLARION!As your newest Golden Eagle, I am humbled and inspired by theopportunity to serve this incredible university as your next president.Clarion University is a wonderful and special place that embodiesa tremendous history and commitment to learning, research andservice.It is clear that the Clarion way is one that is about the students andthe community. I look forward to working with President EmeritusGrunenwald to continue and to build upon our great traditions. Atthe end of the day it is about our commitment to working with ourstudents to realize their dreams and for the communities we serve tothrive.It is also clear to me that the Clarion way is about hard work anda commitment to quality. We all know that our nation and theCommonwealth have faced many challenges over the last few yearsand it is precisely during these “tough times” that higher educationhas stepped up and often been the solution to the greatest problemsof our time.Whether it is putting “a man on the moon” or ensuring that everychild is well educated, higher education has been part of the solutionand so shall we be again. In fact, I firmly believe that public highereducation is the cornerstone of our democracy and to ensuring aquality of life for future generations and us.I am passionate about higher education and the important rolethat Clarion holds for our community. With this passion is also thecommitment to an inclusive approach as we map out the future ofour university. I love the Clarion call of “Together We Can.” Overthe next several months you may expect me to actively engagestudents, alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the university to adviseme on charting the future work of the president.I look forward over the next several months in getting to know youand the entire Clarion family.See you soon.Sincerely,Your newest EagleKaren Whitney, Ph.D.www.clarion.edu | 05

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CLARION AND BEYONDAlumni Association ExtravaganzaSupports Student ScholarshipClarion University feted its AlumniAssociation Distinguished Awardrecipients at Extravaganza 2010on April 24, 2010 at the Duquesne Clubin Pittsburgh, Pa. Words cannot capturethe elegance, excitement and magic ofthe evening, but photos can.Congratulations to the awardrecipients and the evening’sentertainment: the Clarion UniversityShow Choir. The choir performed atDisney World in May and received anopen invitation from Mickey to returnanytime.A special thanks to the sponsors:Northrop Grumman, UPMC, Dura-Bond Industries, Kriebel Wells and theCharles P. Leach Agency, Inc. We willreturn to the Duquesne Club next yearfor Extravaganza 2011. The date will beannounced soon.Pat Kahle (’92), Clarion University Alumni Association president; David Gibbins (’86, ’92), Clarion University – Venango CampusDistinguished Alumni; Reggie Wells Jr. (’08), Distinguished Achievement; Joyce Rocco, wife of Dr Frank Rocco (’62), who received aposthumous Distinguished Service; F. Suzanne Jenniches (’70), Distinguished Alumni; Dr. Robert Girvan, Distinguished Faculty; WayneNorris (’65), Clarion University Foundation, Inc. vice president and Alpha Gamma Phi fraternity brother (Alpha Gamma Phi receivedDistinguished Volunteer); and Joseph P. Grunenwald, Clarion University president.Visit www.clarion.edu/awards for more information on Extravaganza 2010.www.clarion.edu | 07

news briefsNEWS FROM THE CAMPUSESClarion Ranks High In U.S. News And World Report SurveyU.S. News and World Report magazine listed two of ClarionUniversity’s on-line programs as among the largest on-line graduateprograms in the United States in its May 2010 issue. Clarion wasranked fourth in enrollment in library science and 19 th in enrollment ineducation. The magazine surveyed 635 institutions, with 369 responses,to compile its list of graduate-level programs in business, education,engineering, library science, nursing and public health. The report showsthe largest programs, measured by enrollment and the key attributes ofthe learning experience.Counseling Services ReaccreditedThe Clarion University Department of Counseling Services hasreceived a four-year reaccreditation from the International Association ofCounseling Services, Inc. Clarion’s Department of Counseling Serviceshas been continuously accredited since 1979. It is one of only 13accredited college counseling departments in Pennsylvania and one ofonly seven accredited departments within the Pennsylvania State Systemof Higher Education.Counseling staff from left: Marla Harp, Melissa Volitich, Mark Lepore and Ellen Hurd.Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Earns Five-Star StatusThe Clarion University–Venango Campus Chapter of Phi ThetaKappa was recognized for achieving Five Star Status, the internationalorganization’s highest level of excellence, at the Phi Theta Kappa MiddleStates Regional Convention held in Long Branch, N.J. Chapter presidentJody Ion said that the honor was the result of the support of the campusand the local community, in addition to the hard work of the membership,and its advisor, Beth Jackson, assistant professor of mathematics, who wasrecognized as an Outstanding Chapter Advisor for her 10 years of servicewith the Venango Campus chapter.Team Pennsylvania Spotlights Clarion University AccomplishmentsTwo articles featuring Clarion University are included in the February2010 Team Pennsylvania Foundation Newsletter. The articles focuson science, technology and economic development and the future ofClarion University President Joseph Grunenwald, also a Team PennsylvaniaFoundation Board of Directors member, who retired at the end of June.Both of the articles can be read in full at www.teampa.com/newsletter/fullNewsletter_02_10.htmlVeterans Web Site LaunchedAlready declared “military friendly,” Clarion University launched anew portion of its Website, www.clarion.edu/veterans, devoted entirelyto military veterans interested in attending college. Links at the Websitewill take veterans to additional information about Clarion University, acomplete list of programs and majors, the college catalog and VirtualCampus, Clarion University’s online programs. It also has links to the GIBill and Clarion University’s veterans’ benefits, veterans resources andresources.Clarion Contributes $75,000 To Fire Department CampaignThree ClarionUniversitygroups, ClarionUniversity, theClarion UniversityFoundation,Inc., and theClarion Students’Association,presented a totalcontribution of$75,000 in supportof the recentlylaunched ClarionFire & Hose Co. No.1 Building Fund Campaign. The $550,000 campaign supports criticalrepairs for the Clarion Fire Department’s home on Wood Street in Clarion.The building repairs are concentrated on the original, historical building.Clarion Video, Alumni Recognized At ConferenceA video conceived and created for Clarion University freshmanconvocation by Ron Wilshire (’72, ’74), assistant vice president foruniversity relations, and Dr. Nicholas Neupauer (M.S. ’93), were recognizedat the 30 th Annual CUPRAP—The Association of Communicators inEducation conference held in Hershey, Pa.Wilshire accepted the Bronze CUPPIE Award presented in theElectronic Media–CD Rom/Video category. CUPPIE Awards are presentedby CUPRAP for creative excellence in marketing and communicationsin education. More than 300 entries were received in 23 categoriesfrom institutions in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland andArkansas.Neupauer, the president of Butler County Community College,received the Arthur V. Ciervo Award, named in honor of one of CUPRAP’sfounders and presented annually to a public relations professional,president, higher education advocate, public official or outstandingfaculty or staff member who exemplifies CUPRAP’s fundamental purposesof supporting and advancing the understanding of higher education.Clarion University–Venango Campus New Web Designer ProgramClarion University–Venango Campus announced a new Certified WebDesigner Program, a new concentration within its Associate of AppliedScience in Administration Technology (AAS-AT) degree. The concentrationwill prepare students for a wide range of employment opportunitiesdesigning and enhancing Websites.Sustainability, Ethnology All Part Of Environmental CongressMcAfeePictured are Clarion University President Joseph Grunenwald, ClarionStudents’ Association President Garrett Mincin, Clarion UniversityFoundation, Inc. President Chuck Leach, Campaign ChairpersonJoanne Vavrek, Fire Relief Association President Tim Magrini andAssistant Chief Glenn Laforme.The messages range fromenvironmental to ethnologicalpreservation of indigenous peopleduring the Fourth International Congresson Critical Perspectives on Energy,Environment, Technology and WaterDevelopment and Protection Worldwideheld in April at Clarion University. Dr.Robert McAfee, climatologist to theArkansas Governor’s Commission onGlobal Warming and chair of the OMNICenter for Peace, Justice and Ecology’sCarbon Caps Task Force, was the keynotespeaker.08 | July ’10

CLARION AND BEYONDCLARION AND BEYONDSpirit Day Draws DonationsTwo SPIRIT (StudentsProducing Innovative Recognitionfor Incoming Students ofTomorrow) Scholarship dayswere held during the Spring2010 semester. Combined, thetwo SPIRIT Days attracted 86student donors and seven facultyand staff contributors. TheSPIRIT Scholarship was startedin Spring 2009 to initiate astudent culture of giving. ClarionUniversity’s Greek organizations,Panhellenic Council and Interfraternity Council were the initial backerspledging $1,000 a year for five years to start the endowment. The EagleAmbassadors have joined the effort and Annette Johnston, a junior earlychildhood education major from Brookville, became the first individualstudent to contribute to the SPIRIT Scholarship. An endowment mustreach $25,000 or more before a scholarship can be distributed.Steffee Receives Honorary DegreeDr. Arthur Steffee, retired surgeon and Clarion County leader incommunity and economic development, was the keynote speakerand received an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree at ClarionUniversity’s Spring 2010 commencement ceremonies, May 8, 2010. Atotal of 1,023 students received their degrees during two ceremoniesin Waldo S. Tippin Gymnasium. Graduating senior Heather Puhalla ofAliquippa, Pa., was the student speaker for the 10 a.m. ceremony duringwhich she received her B.S. degree in business administration.Clarion Hosts Successful ’Women & Sports’ NightA successful “Women& Sports” event and thefirst of its kind at ClarionUniversity, was held onApril 19, 2010, in theScience and TechnologyCenter Auditorium. Theevent highlighted theachievements of womenby informing students ofpast and current issuesthat have affected womenin sport, recognized their achievements, and honored those studentathleteswho have gone above and beyond in their academic efforts atClarion. Award winners at the program included: Outstanding Contributionto Sport – Amanda Gough, Chesterton, In., volleyball; LeadershipAward- Lauren Eonta, Pittsburgh, tennis; Courage Award - Shaina Smith,Greenville, Pa., basketball; Achievement Award - Marissa Myers, HarrisonCity, Pa., softball; Spirit of Sport Award – Jamie Maloney, Dallastown, Pa.,swimming and track; and Coach’s Equity Award, Lori (Berk ’92) Sabatose.STUDENT NEWSClarion University’s cheerleaders gather donationsin Gemmell Student Complex during the SpiritDay drive.Recognized at the Women & Sports program are from left:Lauren Eonta, Amanda Gough, Jamie Maloney, Shaina Smith,Lori Sabatose.Graduate Student Participating In National ProgramGraduate student Ann Vogan of Shippenville, Pa., participated in TheNational Training Institute for Child Care Health Consultants programin May. Vogan is currently working as a Child Care Health Consultant(CCHC). She was among 12 trainers from across the United States,including one other CCHC from Pennsylvania, attending an on-siteprogram. The program is followed by 16 weeks of distance education.Clarion University Students Premiere Short FilmOn May 27, 2010, eleven Clarion University students premiered ashort film, “Reclamation,” at Destina Theatres in Clarion. The showingof the high-definition, 20-minute film was free and open to the public.Dr. Robert G. Nulph (’80, M.S. ’87), assistant professor of communicationat Clarion University, is the teacher of MMAJ 476: Short Film, and alsoperformed in the film.Students Jamie Richard (’10) of Reading, Pa., and Stephanie Parker(’10) of Bernville, Pa., served as the producers with the remainder ofthe class, Katie Berry (’10) of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Sean Montgomery(’10) of Washington, Pa., David Hollis of Clarion, Pa., Brayton Wike (’10)of Shippenville, Pa., Lenore Watson of Centerville, Ray Peace (’10) ofMahaffey, Pa., Ryan Auvil (’10) of Pittsburgh, Toby Bullers of Rockton, Pa.,and Kennan Kimes of Grove City, Pa., handling all of the crew positions,splitting the duties so everyone got an opportunity to experience all of thedifferent positions necessary for film production.“Reclamation,” written by Jerod Brennen, tells the story of a fatherdesperate for money to support his family, accepting the offer of a corruptcity councilman to burn down buildings, because reclamation costs toomuch.FACULTY NEWSSeven Faculty Members RetireSeven Clarion Universityfaculty members with 132 yearsof teaching experience wererecognized during a retirementreception held in Moore Hall.Finishing their careers were Dr.John Colantonio, Dr. Robert Girvan,Dr. Joan Huber, Dr. Frederick Keen,Dr. Joyce Keenan, Dr. Fred Parkand Judith Sparlin. Together theyrepresent Clarion University’s campus in Clarion, Clarion University –Venango Campus in Oil City and Clarion’s West Penn Hospital NursingProgram in Pittsburgh.Appointments/ElectionsDr. Andrea Miller, professor of library science, was appointed to theboard of program reviewers of the National Council for Accreditation ofTeacher Education, until Aug. 31, 2011.Dr. Henry A. Alviani, associate professor of music, was electedpresident of the Pennsylvania Collegiate Choral Association for 2010-2012.Dr Rachelle Prioleau, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, wasappointed to serve as a member of the Pennsylvania State System ofHigher Education International Education Council.HonoredDr. Benjamin Freed, professor of mathematics, Certificate of MeritoriousService Award for service to a section of the Mathematics Association ofAmerica (MAA).Clarion Men’s Basketball coach Ron Righter was named Clarion CountyYMCA Sportsmanship I “Sportsman of the Year.”Beth Jackson, mathematics faculty at Clarion University – VenangoCampus was recognized as a “Distinguished Advisor” by the MiddleStates Region of Phi Theta Kappa. She also was recognized as one of 30“Outstanding Advisors” at the International Level of Phi Theta Kappa.Art ExhibitionAttending the faculty retirement ceremony fromleft were: Dr. Fred Park, Dr. Robert Girvan andDr. Fred Keen.Mark Franchino, chair of the art department, 2009 Resident ArtistsExhibition, Artists Image Resource, Pittsburgh.www.clarion.edu | 09

venango campusClarion University–Venango Campus, Erie Institute of Technology PartnerStudents in the Erie area and beyond cannow earn a Clarion University associatedegree partly or completely in Erie, Pa. Thedegree is offered through Clarion’s Departmentof Applied Technology, located at ClarionUniversity–Venango Campus in Oil City.The unique program incorporates generaleducation courses offered by Clarion on-line orat the Venango Campus in Oil City with technicaleducation provided through Erie Institute ofTechnology (EIT) in Erie.Students will earn a Clarion UniversityAssociate of Applied Science in IndustrialTechnology or Administration Technologydegree, with technical concentrations throughEIT in the following programs: network anddatabase professional; electronic engineeringtechnology; electronics technician; biomedicalequipment technology; industrial automation androbotics technology; CNC/machinist technician;maintenance technician; refrigeration, heating,ventilation and air conditioning technology;welding technology; and business officeprofessional.Founded in 1958 as A.T.E.S. TechnicalSchool and renamed Erie Institute of Technologyin 1976, EIT is a recognized regional leaderin electronics education. In 1986, it wasauthorized by the Department of Educationof the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania toaward an expanded curriculum in ElectronicEngineering Technology. The EIT facility featuresa large manufacturing bay, specialty labs, andclassrooms.“This is a wonderful partnership of two greateducational institutions. We are excited thatEIT students will be able to earn the ClarionUniversity degree at the Venanago Campus, butwe are equally pleased that Clarion students canreceive the technical portion of their training atEIT,” said Executive Director Tony Piccirillo.“Affiliating with EIT presents a uniqueopportunity to work with an important memberof the Erie educational community,” said ClarionUniversity President Dr. Joseph P. Grunenwald.“EIT is the seventh technical partner in ourgrowing applied technology program, whichoffers high-quality educational opportunities forstudents and addresses an important need inour region for employees who possess neededtechnical skills and the solid educationalbackground to advance into managementpositions.”Over 100 students are currently enrolledin the Venango Campus’ applied technologyprograms and graduate job placementexceeds 90 percent. More than 30 technicalconcentrations are available to students throughClarion’s technical education partners.“This program has provided life-changingopportunities for residents of the region,” saidDr. Christopher M. Reber, executive dean of theClarion University – Venango Campus and Erie Institute ofTechnology sign the agreement. Fron from left to right: Joseph P.Grunenwald, President of Clarion University, and Tony Piccirillo,Executive Director of EIT; and second row from left: WilliamHallock, chair of Clarion’s Department of Applied Technology; PaulFitzgerald, EIT Director; and Christopher Reber, Executive Deanof Clarion University–Venango Campus.Venango Campus. “It has helped many peopleenter and progress in high-demand technicalfields and offered retraining for displacedworkers, very often assisted through financial aidor scholarship support.”The Clarion University–Venango CampusIndustrial Technology program was awardednational accreditation by the Associationof Technology, Management, and AppliedEngineering (ATMAE) in November 2009.Clarion University–Venango Campus Receives Partner In Business AwardClarion University – Venango Campus wasnamed the first recipient of “The PartnerIn Business Award” presented by theVenango Area Chamber of Commerce. ThePartner in Business Award recognizes a nonprofit,governmental or educational organizationthat has developed a close partnership with thebusiness community as a means to achieve itsmission.Venango Chamber Executive Director SusanWilliams said, “Clarion University – VenangoCampus not only has a history of being anoutstanding organization in our region butcontinues to seek ways to better serve thecommunity. They exemplify the traits that leadto success. Even the smallest business can learnfrom their example.”“Clarion University–Venango Campus hasbeen providing life-changing opportunities forthe residents of Venango County and the regionfor 49 years,” said Dr. Christopher M. Reber,executive dean. “From the very beginning, whencommunity leaders and members of the Oil CityArea Chamber of Commerce envisioned the needfor a higher education presence in VenangoCounty, to the present, Venango Campus hasbeen the product of community and university,working together to advance the needs of theregion.”10 | July ’10Clarion University–Venango Campus hasmore than doubled its enrollment in recentyears due in large part to its growing networkof educational partnerships with organizationsin business, industry, health care, education,and other sectors. Through these partnerships,students at the campus have access toeducational opportunities at facilities as faraway as Tennessee, North Carolina, New Jersey,New York, and Ohio, in addition to educationalpartnership programs throughout Pennsylvania.“Our partnerships allow us to meet theworkforce needs of the region,” said Reber, “byeducating future employees who are skilled intheir technical fields and have the educationalfoundation to move into management positions.In this way, we help to keep jobs—and thepeople who need them—here at home.”Partnerships have also enabled thedevelopment of innovative programs in imagingsciences and nursing and the expansion of thedelivery of nursing programs to employees atarea hospitals, allowing the hospitals to “growtheir own” nursing workforce. Hospital partnersinclude UPMC Northwest, Meadville MedicalCenter, and West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh.From left: Lance Titus of Northwest Savings Bank, whichreceived the Business of the Year Award; Susan Williams,executive director of the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce; andDr. Christopher M. Reber, executive dean Clarion University –Venango Campus.Over $10 million has been raised throughgifts and grants to enable the campus to addprograms, support student scholarships, renovatefacilities, and grow enrollment. Since 2004, fiveof a proposed seven-building student apartmentcomplex have opened, enabling the campusto recruit students from outside of commutingdistance.

CLARION AND BEYONDTop 10 ‘Gruneys’Honor Student AccomplishmentsPresident Joseph Grunenwald retired atthe end of June, but he continueda tradition of announcing the last ofthe Gruney Awards, the top ten listof student accomplishments for the currentacademic year, at a meeting of the ClarionUniversity Council of Trustees.And The Awards Go To:1Five Clarion studentswere accepted toprofessional schools,including: Amanda Leavitt ofSt. Marys, Pa. – Universityof Pittsburgh for Ph.D.,chemistry; ReGina Lanniganof Shippenville, Pa. –leavittAlbany College of Pharmacy;Ben Smith, Meadville, Pa. – University ofTennessee for Ph.D., chemistry; Lisa Fustine,Brockway, Pa. – LECOM College of Pharmacy;and Kyle McMunn, Knox, Pa. – BelmontUniversity School of Pharmacy.2Two Clarion studentshave securedpositions with “BigFour” public accountingfirms: Kenneth Bonus,Butler, Pa., KPMG; andSean Indick, Cicero, N.Y.,Pricewaterhouse-Coopers.bonus3For the 11 th consecutive year, a ClarionUniversity student or faculty memberreceived an Excellence in Design Awardat the Kennedy Center/American CollegeTheatre Festival Region II competition:Audrina Zaczyk, Yatesboro, Pa., a juniortheatre major, received aBarbizon Award for designfor the production of “Mr.Happiness/The WaterEngine.” By winning atthe Region II level, sheadvanced to competefor the national awardat the Kennedy Center,zaczyk Washington, D.C.4The Clarion University student Chapterof the National Broadcast Society(NBS) received the “Most ImprovedChapter Award” and two of its members wonfirst place in a production competition atthe NBS Regional Conference at MillersvilleUniversity. David Wilhelm, Clymer, Pa., ajunior communication major, and ManshaPasha Memon of Pakistan, a freshmancommunication major, won first place inthe News, Documentary, or Public Affairs/Interview Video category for their sensitiveand moving story about the decaying livingconditions in the area around Niagara Falls.5Rich Eckert,Versailles, Pa., anHonors student,a management major,and a member of theMen’s Swimming andDiving team, served asthe president of thePennsylvania StateeckertAthletic Association Student Athlete AdvisoryCouncil, and was selected to represent morethan 7,000 Pennsylvania student athletesas the student representative to the NationalCollegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). As amember of the swimming and diving team,he was a multiple-time NCAA qualifier. Hewill pursue a master’s degree in sportsmanagement at Illinois State University nextfall.6Jared Schmader,Cooperstown,Pa., was a May2009 NCAA DivisionII National Qualifier(awarded after lastyear’s Gruney’s wereannounced).schmader7Jamie Maloney,York, Pa., receivedthe NCAASportsmanship Award forWomen’s Swimming.Gruney Awards8Clarion University’sDiving Team onceagain garnerednational recognition: KaylaKelosky, Ellwood City,Pa., was named NCAAD-II Diving Champion andNational Diver of the Year;and Logan Pearsall, PortkeloskyAlleghany, Pa., is two-timeNCAA D-II Diving Champion and NationalDiver of the Year. Dave Hrovat was selectedas NCAA D-II Men and Women’s NationalDiving Coach of the Year, the 19 th time Hrovathas earned the award in 20 years at ClarionUniversity.9Jon Catanzarita,Beaver, Pa., wasselected to attendSigma Phi Epsilon’sRuck LeadershipInstitute. The RuckLeadership Instituteis SigEp’s “Top Gun”leadership program and catanzaritaonly the best of the bestare selected to participate. This year therewere more than 380 applicants.10Katie Harbison, Pittsburgh, Pa.,was awarded the Zeta Ladycollegiate award for Province IIGamma at Zeta Tau Alpha Day 2010 for thePennsylvania/West Virginia Region. She hasbeen hired by Zeta Tau Alpha as a travelingleadership consultant.maloneywww.clarion.edu | 11

alumni calendarA Class (of 1961) ActThe Clarion 1961 graduatingclass, which will celebrate it’sgolden 50 th during the October,2011 Homecoming festivities, hasshared a collectively unabashedand incredibly passionate love affairwith our Alma Mater since thatmemorable day we first gatheredtogether on campus way back inSeptember, 1957.And why not love the old girl!For starters, the price tag for anentire year of first-class education,including the per diem requisite“three hots and a cot,” was abargain-busting $675. Throw inan incredibly erudite and totallycommitted faculty and don’t forgetto include in the mix a campusthat rocked every weekend withmore social life than would everhave been expected of a sleepylittle borough tucked quietly awayin north-central Pennsylvania. Onlythen do you begin to understandwhy the special class fundraisinginitiative we undertook (whichis described in the next fewparagraphs) had such a happyending (and we ain’t done yet!).Independent elements of theClass of 1961 had been returninginformally for Homecoming eversince we were first granted alumnistatus but our first serious attemptto assemble as a class was atHomecoming 1996, markingour 35 th “post-Clarion” year. Itwas during thatOctober weekendthat we began todiscuss our “fastapproaching”50 th celebration andthe talk soon turned to what shouldbe an appropriate class gift tocommemorate the occasion.One class member remindedus that the cost of our Clarioneducations seemed like a bargainbecause, in fact, we had only beenobligated to pay a small percentage(somewhere between 20-25percent) of our true educationalcosts. The rest of the financialsupport for each of us was borneby the taxpayers of Pennsylvaniaand, as stated before, we wereunder no obligation to repay theCommonwealth for the financial“free ride” we all enjoyed attaxpayer expense.So then another classmatesuggested that perhaps the mostappropriate way to say thank you tothose “long ago” state officials andtaxpayers would be by establishinga “Class of 1961 ScholarshipEndowment” initiative. This giftwould be a means to “pay forward”and assist worthy Clarion Universityscholars, both current and future,who do not receive a level of stateaid even remotely near the amountPAUL “Hook” PALMER (’61)Alumni Board of Directorswe had been given. I am pleasedand proud to state that as of June1, 2010, our scholarship initiativehas surpassed the new requiredendowment level (institutedJan. 1, 2007) of $25,000,thanks to the generous spiritand unwavering commitment ofmany of the 140 plus survivingmembers of the Class of 1961.But this article is not intendedas a self-aggrandizing statementin praise of the Class of 1961.Rather, it is a direct and urgentchallenge to all Clarion graduatingclasses from the Class of 1962all the way forward to the mostrecent Class of 2010 and beyond.If you truly want to pay back evena small portion of your own Clarioneducation that was underwrittenby unknown, albeit hardworkingPennsylvania taxpayers (and wesincerely hope that you do), youcan begin by networking amongyour own classmates, forming aclass gift committee, creating (withthe help of the Clarion UniversityFoundation staff) a current classcontact list that includes bothhome and electronic addressesand phone information, andthen establishing your own classscholarship endowment. Each classhas the option to develop its ownunique scholarship criteria and thegood folks of the Clarion UniversityFoundation are ready and wiling toassist you in this task.Our Class of 1961 modelinitially encouraged classmatesto give according to their meansup to the 45 th anniversary year. Atthat point, your own endowmentcampaign might consider swinginginto higher gear with a challengeto classmates to declare a five-yearfinancial gift commitment payablein annual installments. The endresult should be an endowmentfund at a monetary level capable ofawarding scholarships during your50 th anniversary year, if not sooner.We can assure you that this modelworked very well for our campaign.Our Class of 1961 initially hadonly 193 total graduates and ourendowment is the first to haveattained scholarship award statusat this level simply because wevalued, perhaps even cherished,our “Clarion experience” andconsidered our Alma Mater a worthyplace to reinvest a portion of themoney our own Clarion educationsenabled us to earn throughoutour professional careers. It is ourfervent hope that every class thathas followed us out of the “collegeon the hill” feels the same wayabout your own unique “Clarionexperiences.” And hopefully thoseclasses with 10 and 20 times thenumber of graduates that we hadcan establish endowments withscholarship amounts that can reallymake a difference for many moreworthy recipients as our universitymoves further into the 21 st Century.Clarion University Alumni CalendarAugust 5-7 and 11-14Clarion UniversityTheatre presents“The Pirates of Penzance”For more information and tickets, goto www.clarion.edu/theatreticketsAugust 13, 2010Communication DepartmentAlumni ReunionFor more information, contactBrooke Murray at 814-393-1784 orbmurray@cuf-inc.orgSeptember 18, 2010Family Day (Clarion Golden Eaglesvs. Shippensburg University), 6 p.m.October 1-3, 2010Homecoming andReunion WeekendOct. 2 -- Clarion Golden Eagles vs.Slippery Rock University at 2 p.m.12 | July ’10October 4, 2010, 4:30 p.m.CUAA Board of Directors MeetingSeifert-Mooney Center forAdvancement. For more information,contact Theresa Edder (’91, ’05) at814-393-1776 or tedder@cuf-inc.orgJanuary 17, 2011, 4:30 p.m.CUAA Board of Directors MeetingSeifert-Mooney Center forAdvancement. For more information,contact Theresa Edder (’91, ’05) at814-393-1776 or tedder@cuf-inc.orgApril 18, 2011, 4:30 p.m.CUAA Board of Directors MeetingSeifert-Mooney Center forAdvancement. For more information,contact Theresa Edder (’91, ’05) at814-393-1776 or tedder@cuf-inc.orgSeptember 17, 2011Family Day (Clarion Golden Eaglesvs. Gannon University), 6 p.m.October 7-9, 2011Homecoming and Reunion WeekendOct. 8 -- Clarion Golden Eagles vs.Lock Haven University at 2 p.m.State System EventAugust 23-September 7, 2010PA State System of Higher EducationAlumni & Friends Venice/AthensVoyageFor more information andreservations, please call our PASSHETravel Partners at Cruisin’ & MainLine Vacations at 800-506-7447(Christie ext. 107, Craig ext. 103).Watch For Updates at www.clarion.edu/alumniPennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board ofGovernorsKenneth M. Jarin, chairman, C.R. “Chuck” Pennoni, vice chair, AaronWalton, vice chair, Rep. Matthew E. Baker, Marie Conley Lammando, PaulS. Dlugolecki, Thomas L. Gluck, Rep. Michael K. Hanna, Sen. Vincent J.Hughes, Jamie Lutz, Jonathan B. Mack, Joseph F. McGinn, Sen. Jeffrey E.Piccola, Gov. Edward G. Rendell, Harold C. Shields, Thomas M. Sweitzer,Christine J.Toretti, Mackenzie Marie Wrobel.Council of TrusteesR. Lee James, chairperson, James L. Kifer, vice chairperson, Howard H.Shreckengost, secretary, Dr. Syed R. Ali-Zaidi, The Honorable Ross C.Cioppa, Susanne A. Burns, Joy Dunbar, Christopher Myers, student trustee,The Honorable Donna Oberlander, Larry C. Pickett, and Jeffrey J. Szumigale.Alumni Association Board of DirectorsPatrick Kahle, president (’92), Robert A. Dandoy, president-elect (’74),David Bailey (’65), treasurer (’86), Mary Rose (Vescio) Reno, secretary (’55),Dr. S. Floyd Barger (’58), Daniel G. Bartoli (’81), Kay (Ordiway) Clark (’62),Stephanie R. Corso (’07), Merrilyn Dunlap (’93), Elisabeth Fulmer (’64, ’80,’97), Terri “Tiki” Kahle (’87), Kraig Koelsch (’95, ’97), Nancy (Terwilliger)Lendyak (’75), Ronald Lucas (’82), Richard Malacarne (’63), T.J. McCance(’06, ’08), Deborah McNerney-Eckelberger (’07), Jean (Weaver) Mills (’59,’74), Paul D. Palmer (’61), Brian Perkins (’09), John T. Pulver (’95), DonaldE. Reno (’55), Lt. Col. Brian Schill (’88), Ashley D. Stroup-McCauley (’06),Jon Catanzarita, president of Eagle Ambassadors and Theresa (Zacherl)Edder (’91, ’05), executive director.

1949Dr. William Martin of Greenville,N.C., has been retired since 1991.He received his master’s degreefrom Arizona State Universityand Ed.D. degree from VanderbiltUniversity. He taught in Arizona,Tennessee and Connecticut,the University of Nevada andfrom 1962-91 at East CarolinaUniversity. He has been a memberof Phi Delta Kappa for 55 yearsand Kappa Delta Rho for about 40years and currently serves on KappaDelta Rho’s education foundation.Two of his nephews graduatedfrom Clarion and a great-niece is acurrent student.1969Robert Schmidt of Lexington, Ky., ischief executive officer for CentralKentucky Radiology. He has a son,Rob.Joan (Durham) Wilson recentlymoved to Duncannon, Pa.She works for Beaver ValleyIntermediate Unit #27 and AdultLiteracy Action.1970Peg (Black) Plante retired fromher job as resource specialist withDenver Public Schools in June2009. She resides in Indiana, Pa.,with her father.1971Robert and Deborah (Duke ’75)Abbott reside in Suffolk, Va.James Gallucci of West Leechburg,Pa., retired from teaching. He wasre-elected to a seventh term asmayor of West Leechburg Boroughand was elected president ofthe Mayors Association for thePennsylvania State Association ofBoroughs. He enjoys fishing andgoing to his camp at Pymatuning.He has two grown children, Nicoleand Michael.1972John Shreve of Ormond Beach,Fla., was selected as the 2010Elementary Reading Coach ofthe Year for the Seminole CountyPublic Schools. He is a readingcoach for Seminole County PublicSchools, Sanford, Fla.1973Paul Fronczek of Avalon, Pa., wasunanimously appointed by theAvalon Borough Council to a threeyearterm on the joint planningcommittee of Avalon, Bellevueand Ben Avon boroughs, all inPittsburgh. He was elected to athree-year term as the commission’svice chair and appointed as interimfinance committee chair untilJan. 1, 2011. He also is servinghis second year as president ofthe Langley High School AlumniAssociation.Connie (Buckley) Sitterley ofSpartansburg, Pa., retired fromPenncrest Schools, Saegertown,Pa., with 36 years of service. Shewas a learning support teacherfor 24 years before moving intothe technology department, whereshe spent the last seven years asdepartment head.1975Deborah (Duke) and Robert Abbott(’71) reside in Suffolk, Va.1976Beverly (Shipman) Collins retiredafter 30 years of teaching specialeducation. She resides in RutherGlen, Va., with her husband, Colby.They have four grown children,Kristin, Jennifer, Melinda andJonathan.Ken Mohney (M.B.A. ’79) retiredfrom Disney Company, where heheld various financial positions for30 years, and is now operating hisown company, www.ropeatowel.com. He resides in Windermere,Fla., with his wife, Bonnie. Theyhave two grown children, Ryan andCaitlin.Susan Stephenson resides inSlippery Rock, Pa.1978Alexa (Costanza) Hansen wasrecently appointed director ofcorporate development, TepperSchool of Business, CarnegieMellon University, Pittsburgh. Sheresides in Westlake, Ohio, with herhusband, Michael. They have threechildren, Samantha, Alexandra andOliver.CLARION AND BEYONDLarry Richert (’81) (left) and Bo Garritano (’66) (right).’Fly Eagles Fly’With A Marine Corps TwistLarry Richert (’81) and Bo Garritano (’66) were guests ofthe United States Marine Corp at the Spring 2010 EducatorsConference at Parris Island. Thirty-six educators from aroundPittsburgh, Richert and his camerman from KDKA got a chance tosee how the drill instructors and the officers of Paris Island “MakeMarines!”Richert was on assignment to do a story that lifted the veil oftraining and gave KDKA viewers a chance to see what few peoplehave ever seen. Garritano, interim assistant principal for Kiski AreaSchool District, was invited to learn about the procedure and shareit with fellow educators, parents and students.Both enjoyed being placed into a platoon, motivated by a drillsergeant, and learned to march, follow orders and shout cadence.Both Eagles fired live rounds with an M-16A rifle and witnessedrecruits going through drills.Garritano said, “It was a thrill of a lifetime, and it was the firstaddition to my ’Bucket List’.”Richert’s report can be found at http://kdka.com/local/marines.boot.camp.2.1562914.html1979Mark Hooven is a vice presidentfor sales and marketing at AirBornInterconnect Inc. He resides inGirard, Pa., with his wife, Rebecca,and their daughters, Sarah andBrittany.David Spierto of Pittsburgh, isowner/president of PuroCleanRestoration, Bethel Park, Pa. Hehas three children, Michael, Mariaand Meg.alumni spotlightThomas and Anna Maria (Czlonka)Whitling reside in Laurel, Md.Thomas is a purchasing and supplymanagement specialist and waspromoted to team leader of nonmailfreight transportation logisticsfor the U.S. Postal Service.1980Daniel Devine (M.B.A. ’83) recentlybecame the analyst relationsmanager for LSI Corporation,Allentown, Pa., with responsibilitywww.clarion.edu | 13

alumni notesfor directing all industry analystcommunications for the $2.2billion company. He resides inSlatington, Pa., and has threechildren, Amanda, Lauren andNicholas.1983Vincent Benz of Chesterfield, Mo.,is senior director for Gartner Inc.,Philadelphia.Joette (Fearn) Tripodi of Brookfield,Ill., is administrative manager forSword Diagnostics Inc., Chicago.She planned the company’s movefrom Summit, Ill., to its newlocation.1984Joseph Dornbrock is executivedirector of Keystone ParalyzedVeterans of America (PVA),Pittsburgh, the Pennsylvania statechapter of the PVA. He has workedfor Keystone PVA since 2005. Heresides in Penn Hills, Pa., with hiswife, Sylvett, and child, Chance.Amy (Snyder) Murphy ofPunxsutawney, Pa., is marketingmanager for Paris Companies,DuBois, Pa. She has a daughter,Sara.1986Laura Halsey is marketingmanager for Deloitte ServicesLLP, Pittsburgh. She resides inPittsburgh with her husband, JohnSmith II.Michael Saraka completed theWarrior Leader Course conductedby the Third BN 166 th Regiment,Non-Commissioned OfficerAcademy at Ft. Indiantown Gap,Pa., in February. The director ofalumni relations at Slippery RockUniversity, he also is a member ofthe Pennsylvania Army NationalGuard.1989Mimi Benjamin of Endicott,N.Y., is associate director forfaculty programs in residentialcommunities for Cornell University.1990Mark Huffman is a financial advisorwith Merrill Lynch, Williamsport,Pa., managing investments for nonprofitorganizations, municipalitiesand high net worth individuals. Heattended Central Atlantic Schoolof Trust at Bucknell University–National Graduate Trust School atNorthwestern University, obtaininga certified trust financial advisordesignation. He is enrolled inthe certified financial plannerprogram. He is a board memberof the Plankenhorn Foundation,immediate past chair of NorthCentral Sight Services Inc., atrustee for North Central YMCAand is affiliated with LycomingCounty United Way. He resides inMontoursville, Pa. and has a son,Noah.Michael Rodi is director of globalhuman relations for Mylan Inc. Heresides in Bethel Park, Pa., with iswife, Diane, and son, Marco.1991Diane (Henry) Guntrum is an incomemaintenance caseworker for ClarionCAO. She resides in Clarion, Pa.,with her husband, Randy.Suzanne (Wallace) Odom (’93) ispatron services librarian for FloridaInstitute of Technology, Melbourne,Fla. She resides in Palm Bay, Fla.,with her husband, Wesley, and son,Garrett.1992Harry Hartman is owner, presidentand publisher of Eagle Printing &Publishing LLC, Claremont, N.H.He resides in Garnet Valley, Pa.,and has two children, Pauline andRita.Gabe Stepanic of Cary, N.C., waspromoted to branch vice presidentof Coda Financial Group, Honolulu,Hawaii, in November 2009. He hastwo children, Matthew and Maya.1993Julie (Snyder) Jacobs of Falconer,N.Y., is controller for LutheranSocial Services Group Inc.,Jamestown, N.Y.1994Kathleen (Fonger) CampbellTempleton was named 2008-2009Teacher of the Year at West RidgeMiddle School in Austin, Texas.West Ridge Middle School in theEanes Independent School Districtis rated as an exemplary school bythe state of Texas. Templeton hastaught special education at theschool for seven years.1995Teresa (Morelli, M.S. ’97) Grovesis director of rehabilitation forAmbassador Rehabilitation,Cheswick, Pa. She resides inTarentum, Pa., with her husband,Bret, and children, Brady, Loganand Delaney.Amy (Donahue) Snyder is associatedean of university life for GeorgeMason University, Fairfax, Va. Sheresides in Manassas, Va., with herhusband, Jeff, and children, Moira,Emma, Evan and Caroline.Christina (Zacherl) Murdock teachesthird grade for Clarion Area SchoolDistrict, Clarion, Pa. She resides inBrookville, Pa., with her husband,Dan, and children, Jacob andSydney.1996Laura (Banker) Bowen of Gore, Va.,is a substitute teacher for FrederickCounty Public Schools. She hasthree children, Darby, Charlie andJames.1997Debbie (Wilcock) Kenworthy isa senior manager and marketresearcher for Johnson & Johnson,Titusville, N.J., and is chairman ofthe board for the PharmaceuticalMarketing Research Group. Sheand her husband, Scott, reside inPerkasie, Pa., with their children,Megan and Ashleigh.1998Shawn Kelly is school counselorfor his home high school, KarnsCity, Karns City, Pa., He resides inPetrolia, Pa., with his wife, Rachel,and son, Brenden.Shawna (Reynolds) Peters residesin Cranberry Township, Pa., withher husband, Scott, and daughter,Sophie.Christine Swift resides in LakeWorth, Fla.1999Donnelle (DJ) Washington ofPittsburgh, is employed in fiberoptic sales for Verizon.Erica (Logero) Wiser is senior qualityanalyst for Allegheny Ludlum,Brackenridge, Pa. She resides inFord City, Pa., with her husband,Jeremy, and son, Tytan.2000Jennifer (Shipp) Gallaher teachesfourth grade for Bethel Park SchoolDistrict, Bethel Park, Pa. Sheresides in Jefferson Hills, Pa., withher husband, Samuel, and childrenAbigail and Emily.2001Lauren (McLauglin) Augenbaugh ofDuBois, Pa., teaches 12 th gradeEnglish for the DuBois Area SchoolDistrict, DuBois, Pa. She has a son,David.Kimberly Douglass resides inPittsburgh, with her husband, Ryan,and children, Brayden and Dean.David Hammond is operationsmanager for Conspirare, thefive-time Grammy nominatedprofessional choral organizationbased in Austin, Texas. He and hiswife, Karon, reside in Austin.Melissa (Getchell) Leonard resides inMeadville, Pa., with her daughter,Lucille.2002Dawn Breski is a special educationteacher and softball coach forPrince William County Schools,Woodbridge, Va. She resides inWoodbridge, with her husband,Grant Shaffer.Christy (Hummel) McMillen is aspecial education learning supportteacher for Cornell Abraxas,Marienville, Pa. She resides inSummerville, Pa., and has threechildren, Laura, Jonah and Katie.Ronice (Nolt) Sceski is owner/photographer of Ronice KayPhotography, Lancaster, Pa. Sheresides in Lancaster, with herhusband, Jason, whom she marriedSept. 19, 2009.Tina (Beer) Tolkacevic is specialeducation supervisor for AlleghenyIntermediate Unit, Pittsburgh. Sheresides in Crafton, Pa., with herdaughter, Macy.14 | July ’10

CLARION AND BEYOND2003Linsey (Durstine) Brown resides inExport, Pa., with her husband,Andrew, whom she married May 16,2009.Anne (Golden) Vazquez is a mediaplanner for CMI. She resides inNorristown, Pa., with her husband,Joel.Janie Hershberger of MountainTop, Pa., is a lab analyst for TroyManufacturing, Hazelton, Pa.2004Tim and Katie (Lokar ’05) Breenreside in Seven Fields, Pa. Timis the network administrator forEnterprise Bank. Katie teacheskindergarten in the Pine-RichlandSchool District, Wexford, Pa., andis completing a master’s degree atSlippery Rock University.Rebecca (Thielet) Godlove ofPittsburgh, Pa., is a manager forDollar Bank, Pittsburgh, Pa.Charles Linhart teaches ninth gradeat his alma mater, Perry TraditionalAcademy, Pittsburgh, where healso coaches football, basketballand boys volleyball. He resides inPittsburgh, with his wife, Cari, anddaughter, Alison.Kimberly (Powell) Majewskiresides in Glenshaw, Pa., with herhusband, Robert, and daughterHaylie.Natalie Weleski of Harford, Md., isa high school science teacher atEdgewood High School, Edgewood,Md. She is completing her master’sdegree in science education atTowson University, Baltimore, Md.She is engaged to Jacob Reitz witha wedding planned for Fall 2011.2005Katie (Lokar) and Tim Breen (’04)reside in Seven Fields, Pa. Katieteaches kindergarten in the Pine-Richland School District, Wexford,Pa., and is completing a master’sdegree at Slippery Rock University.Tim is the network administrator forEnterprise Bank.Lisa Egeland of Pittsburgh, istherapeutic staff support forCommunity Psychiatric Centers,Monroeville, Pa.Nathan and Lindsay (Swab) Ewingreside in Newport, Pa.Jennifer Godown of Arlington, Va., isa crime analyst for Fairfax CountyPolice Department, Reston, Va.Cara (Butera) Moore is a shelterdirector for Onslow CommunityOutreach, Jacksonville, N.C.She resides in Jacksonville, withher husband, Brandon, and son,Michael.2006Alexandra Batouyios (M.Ed. ’10) ofVerona, Pa., is a Spanish teacherfor Pine-Richland High School. Shereceived her M.Ed. in curriculuminstruction from Clarion Universityin May 2010.Kelly (Yackovich) Corwin residesin Batavia, Ill., with her husband,Luke. She received her master’sdegree in computer science fromThe Ohio State University inDecember 2009 and is working ona doctorate in computer science atThe Ohio State University.Zach (’08) and Emily (Reel) Ramseywere married on June 19, 2009.They reside in Scranton, S.C.,where they both teach in theFlorence County School District,Lake City, S.C.April Sheatz of Gibsonia, Pa., is ahuman resources generalist for NEPBroadcasting LLC, Pittsburgh.Kara (Zatezalo) Strauch works forCumberland County Schools. Sheresides in Fayetteville, N.C., withher husband, Bryan.2007Evan Carr of Ft. Myers, Fla., is aphotographer/editor and live truckoperator with WBBH radio, Ft.Myers.Terry Fowler resides in Cochranton,Pa.Greg Larson of Baltimore, Md., isan account manager for TranscendInformation Inc., Linthicum, Md.He plans to marry Jenny Contenta(’06) on July 31, 2010.2008Kevin Brady of Middletown, N.Y., isa financial advisor for PCP FinancialPartners, New York, N.Y.Emily (Reel) and Zach Ramsey (’06,’08) were married on June 19,2009. They reside in Scranton,S.C., where they both teach inFlorence County School District,Lake City, S.C.Carla (Seifert) Slagle resides in NewFreedom, Pa., with a daughter,Cassandra.Dr. Susan Winters Heads Regional Nursing ProgramDr. Susan (Cramer ’85) Winters, aregistered nurse with a doctorate innursing, has been named directorof Southern Illinois UniversityEdwardsville’s Regional NursingProgram located on the SIUCarbondale campus.Winters received her associatedegree in nursing and B.S.N.degree from Clarion University –Venango Campus; M.S. and Ph.D.from the University of VirginiaSchool of Nursing. She was the1999 recipient of the ClarionUniversity Alumni AssociationVenango Campus DistinguishedAlumni Award.Last year, the SIUE Schoolof Nursing joined forces withSIUC to address a statewidenursing shortage in openingthe regional nursing program atSIUC. Beginning in August, morethan 80 freshmen were acceptedat Carbondale as pre-nursingstudents.Winters, a nursing educatorfor nearly 20 years, comes toSIUE after serving as a memberof nursing faculties at McKendreeUniversity in Lebanon and at JohnA. Logan College in Carterville. Shealso has held several positions atthe University of Virginia MedicalCenter, including educationcoordinator and as a clinicianspecializing in cardiovascularnursing.For SIUE, Winters hasresponsibility for all facets ofthe nursing program at theregional campus location. “Thiscollaborative endeavor betweenSIUC and the SIUE School ofNursing is truly a win-win-winsituation for SIUC, SIUE and,perhaps most importantly, forSouthern Illinois,” Winters said.“Prior to this point, anystudent in the area who wishedto pursue a traditional B.S.N.degree had to leave the area. Tohave an accredited program of theSIUE School of Nursing’s caliberavailable in Carbondale is deeplythrilling,” she said. “I look forwardto our graduates contributing tothe health of the Southern Illinoisregion, and I relish the opportunityto bring the program to life inCarbondale.”Through the partnership,SIUE nursing faculty teachclasses at Carbondale, whileother select classes are offeredvia tele-education between thetwo campuses. The SIUE nursingfaculty also provides clinicalsupervision of the nursing studentsin the Carbondale area.Since the SIUE School ofNursing – fully accredited by thewintersCommission on Collegiate NursingEducation–is the official home ofthe program, a B.S.N. would beconferred by SIUE even though astudent is taking program classesat SIU Carbondale.Winters and her husband, Todd,and their children, Sloan and Luke,reside in Carbondale.alumni spotlightwww.clarion.edu | 15

CLARION AND BEYONDDean Jim ColeDr. James H. Cole, former dean of the College ofCommunication and Computer Information Science, wasborn April 11, 1924, in Macedonia, Ill., and died inAlbuquerque, N.M. on June 28, 2010, at age 86.He grew up in Hammond, Ind., where he attendedboth grade and high school.During WWII he enlisted in the Navy, receivingtraining at Great Lakes, the Universities of Wisconsin,Texas A&M and communication facilities in Cheltenham,Md. His overseas duty was with Joint CombatcoleCommunication on Guam and after war’s end he led a Navy communicationteam, attached to a Marine unit, in the possession and occupation of Truk, aCaroline Island in the Pacific. Following his discharge in 1946, he marriedWilma Anderson of Hammond, Ind., and they raised two children, Sheri ColeHeying and Cyndi Cole Johnson, wife of Wayne D. Johnson, now residing inAlbuquerque, N.M.In 1953, he completed a bachelor’s degree at Eastern Illinois Universitymajoring in biology. He was a member and President of Kappa Sigma Kappasocial fraternity, a member of Kappa Delta Pi and Theta Alpha Phi, nationalhonorary scholastic and honorary dramatic fraternities.In 1955, he earned a Master of Science and, in 1964, a Doctorate inSystems Technology from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. Cole’scareer included serving as science and media supervisor for the Lake CountyIndiana public schools, as an executive with the American Book Company,New York City, seven years as a faculty member and supervisor of fieldservices at Indiana University and more recently retiring after 21 years asDean, College of Communication and Computer Science at Clarion.In 1976, he married Alberta Nelson, of DuBois, Pa., and after retirementthey traveled extensively, and then moved to Hartwell, Ga., in June 2000. InJuly 2007, he and his wife moved to Albuquerque, N.M. During his career heserved as a deacon in the First Baptist Church, Bloomington, Ind., a memberof the First Methodist Church, Brookville, Pa., and was active in many local,state and national organizations.He held private pilot and ham radio operator’s licenses, was a tournamentracquetball player and avid fisherman. In 1976, he received the L.C. LarsonLeadership in Instructional Technology Award from Indiana University and, in1994, was designated by Clarion University as Dean Emeritus and was giventhe Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award.The family requests that contributions in his memory be sent to the JamesH. Cole Scholarship Endowment, Clarion University Foundation, Inc., Seifert-Mooney Center for Advancement, 840 Wood Street, Clarion, Pa. 16214-1232John Joseph McNultyJohn Joseph McNulty, 87, a former Clarion University trustee, diedWednesday, June 2, at his home in Brockway, Pa. McNulty was a member ofthe trustees from 1972-82 and served a term as chair.He was born in Germantown, Pa., Oct. 27, 1922. He was married toJanice R. McNulty. She preceded him in death in 2005.Following his graduation from Roman Catholic High School inPhiladelphia, McNulty was employed by the Federal Reserve Bank ofPhiladelphia for a year before enrolling at Lock Haven State Teachers Collegein 1941. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942 and was a veteran of WorldWar II, serving with the 411 th Infantry in the European Theater and becominga decorated combat infantryman.After the war, he returned to Lock Haven and graduated in 1948. Whilein college, he lettered in two varsity sports. He began his teaching career atBrockway in 1948 and retired 45 years later, in 1993. He taught government,American history, driver education and health and physical education. He washead boys’ basketball coach and athletic director for 35 years. In 1993, hewas named Region 2 Athletic Director of the Year by the Pennsylvania AthleticDirectors Association. He was named Brockway’s Sportsman of the Year in2004.He is survived by four children: Thomas of Homer City, Pa., John W. ofDuBois, Pa., Bridget Swartzlander of Golden, Colo. and Deirdre of Brockway;several grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and two sisters, MargaretDougherty of Cape May, N.J., and Ann Ennis of Kissimmee, Fla.Dr. Leroy “Lee” OlsonDr. Leroy “Lee” Olson (’49), 83, the 1972 Clarion UniversityDistinguished Alumni Award recipient, died Dec. 5, 2009, in West Grove,Pa.Born in Kane, Pa., he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1944 following hishigh school graduation and served two years in the South Pacific. Upondischarge he enrolled at Clarion State College, receiving his educationdegree in 1949.He went on to earn both an M.Ed. and D.Ed. from Penn StateUniversity. He was a teacher and counselor in school districts inPennsylvania and Delaware before joining Temple University inPhiladelphia. After 26 years, he retired as professor emeritus in 1992.Olson was a member of Phi Delta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, the NEA,AAUP, the Council of Professors of Instructional Supervision and manyother educational organizations. He was a member of the Lutheran Churchof the Good Shepherd for 52 years, serving as a trustee and chairman ofthe board, serving on various committees and founding the health ministryprogram for the church. 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featuresMother, Son Graduate Together At CommencementTwo stories of determination reached ahappy conclusion at Clarion University’scommencement ceremony on May 8,when Nathan Griffin and his mother, Phyllis,both received undergraduate degrees in liberalstudies.Both overcame challenges to reach theirgoal of a college degree – Phyllis, who startedat Clarion in 1973 and left to get married; andNathan, who had to sit out a semester andearn money so he could return to Clarion fromhis native San Antonio, Texas, and finish hisdegree.“This means so much to me; my momis a great mom,” said Nathan. “I will beaccomplishing what she told me I shouldaccomplish and having her reach her goal atthe same time is tremendous.”Phyllis was relaying the feelings of hermother to her son. “My mother told me I wouldnever go back when I quit in 1978,” saidPhyllis about the diploma she received. “I amreally happy to be doing this, but I don’t wantto outshine Nathan because I am really proudof him. He has always been a good studentand a good person. It means everything tobe graduating with my son because he hadsome struggles while he was finding himselfin college. He is my youngest and he meanseverything to everyone in the family.”Phyllis was originally from New Brighton,where she still has relatives, and came toClarion University as a special education major.She earned 102 credits, 18 short of graduation,between 1973 and 1978. She met her futurehusband, Morris Griffin, also a Clarion student,and both of them dropped out of college to getmarried.Morris and Phyllis went on with life, raisingthree children, Noelle, who attended ColumbusState College in Georgia, Greg, who is attendingUniversity of Texas at San Antonio, andNathan. Morris completed a degree in businessadministration with a major in management in2007 from University of the Incarnate Wordin San Antonio, and is employed as a qualityengineer for Sikorsky Aircraft. Phyllis workswith the homeless for First Presbyterian, SanAntonio.Nathan accepted a football scholarship fromClarion University, returning to his parents’roots in western Pennsylvania. “I liked thecommitment coach Malan Luke and ClarionUniversity showed to me by offering me ascholarship,” he recalled. “I wanted to finishcollege here to make sure the family had alegacy at Clarion.”Joining the football team, Nathan earnedtwo letters with the Golden Eagles beforeacademic issues prevented him from playing. Itwas one of the “downs” in what he refers to asan “up and down” career at Clarion.“I am finishing on an up,” he said. “I cameto Clarion ready to spread my wings. I got by forthree years and then I slipped up and lost myscholarship. I had to stay home and go to workif I wanted to finish. I figured out that with thechanges taking place in society that I needed acollege degree. I came back to Clarion to finishwith a no-quit mentality and had a 3.0 qualitypoint average my last two semesters.”Phyllis found her inspiration to finishcollege from a story in the July 2008 issue ofthe Clarion University magazine, Clarion & Beyond,concerning the graduation of Reggie Wells Sr.(’08) and Reggie Wells Jr. (’08), both of whomleft Clarion University before completing adegree, but returned to achieve that goal. TheGriffins had attended Clarion with Wells Sr. andhis future wife, Diane (Logan ’79).“That inspired me,” said Phyllis. “I decidedI could graduate with my son.”After making some contacts, Phyllis appliedand was accepted into Clarion University’son-line liberal arts degree. “I loved on-lineclasses,” said Phyllis. “If they had on-lineclasses when I was going to college I probablywouldn’t have quit. I didn’t like going to class.Online is convenient, you go when you can. Idid homework in the middle of the night andit was wonderful. I would recommend it toeveryone, particularly if you don’t like to go toclass.”Phyllis took classes in women’s studies,taking inspiration from the on-line teachingof Dr. Deborah Burghardt, director of women’sstudies, and Dr. Donna Ashcraft, professor ofpsychology. “I plan to use what they taught mein my work with the homeless,” said Phyllis. “Iwant to be kinder and more understanding andthe courses I took in women’s studies will helpme with that.”Nathan plans to return to Texas and seekcertification to teach history or geographyand coach football. He credits Dr. GeraldThomas, professor of geography, as being amajor influence for him, and Dr. Brenda Dede,assistant vice president for academic affairs, asbeing like a mother away from home for him.“He has been so knowledgeable,” said Nathanabout Thomas. “That’s why I have geography asa minor. I learned so much from him, includingsome help with finances.”18 | July ’10

CLARION AND BEYONDLegum Ready To Bridge Business And ScienceLooking around a now empty2,500 square-foot laboratoryat the Gregory Barnes Centerfor Biotechnology BusinessDevelopment at Clarion University,Benjamin Legum envisions a futurewhere the NanoBlox facilitieswill provide employment for theregion and research opportunitiesfor Clarion Universitystudents.Legum is excitedto be part of ClarionUniversity’s new Centerfor Applied Researchand IntellectualProperty Development(www.clarion.edu/CARIPD/), part of ClarionUniversity’s College of Business Administration.He views the center as, “a bridge betweenbusiness and science.”The center is dedicated to the developmentand transfer of its research and technologyto the public sector for the general economicbenefit of Clarion University, the region and theCommonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is designedto complement the work of Clarion University’sSmall Business Development Center (SBDC),which aids small business development in thearea.“Though I am a scientist, the business endis familiar to me because I have independentlydone this type of work in the private sector,” saidLegum. “I have written grants and I know howto start a small business. The hardest part in theprocess is perseverance.“A scientist is charged to do specific thingswithin their fields, but after they have developedan idea in the laboratory, they are not trainedin what their next step should be to markettheir idea. The Center for Applied Research andIntellectual Property Development will help allinventors develop their ideas in a way that willhelp the region.”His other role is to support the firmNanoBlox, more specifically nanodiamondresearch and development, in the growing fieldof nanotechnology. Nanodiamonds representunlimited potential with commercial applicationsof lubrication, coatings, composites, drugdelivery and medical imaging.Nanotechnology is any technology relatedto features of nanometer scale, one-billionthof a meter: thin films, fine particles, chemicalsynthesis, advanced micro-lithography andatomic/molecular engineering. This research hastriggered a sci-tech revolution based upon theability to systematically organize and manipulatematter on the nanometer length scale.legumThe NanoBlox laboratory willprocess nanodiamonds for industrialuses and be a center for researchand development. This environmentcan provide excellent internshipopportunities for Clarion Universitystudents.“I anticipate studentresearchers from both the sciencesand business,” said Legum. “Theirnumbers will be determined bythe amount of projects andfunding available. I amlooking for the best and thebrightest. I want them tobe paid because it is easierto have an appreciation ofyour work when you are paid;and I want them to knowhow to use the tools because it makes a worldof difference to have this experience in the realworld.An inter-disciplinary engineer withexperiences ranging from the development ofbiodegradable scaffolds to the optimizationof experimental manipulation devices gaininga wide range of proficiency with scientificinstruments and techniques, Legum mostrecently was a medical device manufacturing/process engineer for Globus Medical Inc.He previously worked as a molecular biologylaboratory technician for Cephalon, Inc., and asa biomaterials technician for CLEO Cosmetics &Pharmaceuticals, Inc.“This is exciting to start bringinginterdisciplinary research to Clarion,” saidLegum.Legum grew up in Fairfax, Va., and afterserving five years in the U.S. Navy as aninformation systems technician he was honorablydischarged. He went on to earn a biomedicaltechnician certification from the CommunityCollege of Philadelphia in 2003, a Bachelorof Science in Biomedical Engineering degreewith a concentration in materials and tissuesin 2007 and a Master of Science in MaterialsScience and Engineering degree in 2007, bothfrom Drexel University. He completed severalpracticum experiences and graduate researchprojects while at Drexel ranging from inhalationtoxicity of nanoparticulates to conductivityexperiments of individual nanoparticles.Legum’s office is at the Barnes Center,located at Trinity Point, Exit 62, I-80 in MonroeTownship in a KOZ/KIZ area, which encouragesbusinesses to locate and stay in the area.The center houses local economic supportorganizations and provides space for businessincubation of newly formed biotechnology andnanotechnology companies whose ownership andmanagement are committed to Pennsylvania andits northwest region. By linking research takingplace in the new science and technology centerwith the development of the Barnes Center,Clarion University will further its vision foreconomic development in the region.The Barnes Center will continue to look foradditional tenants as it has one laboratory spaceleft to be leased. The current 23,000 square-footbuilding offers only one-quarter of the potentialspace available. Three more pod areas are readyfor development that could expand the BarnesCenter to 80,000 square-feet. Situated on 3.4acres of land will allow for additional expansionin the future.The center is designed to achieve LEED(Leadership in Environmental Energy and Design)certification. These new “green” buildings willteach young people and the entire community,the value of sustainable energy and conservation.The first occupant of the Barnes Centerwas Clarion University SBDC, which assistsbusinesses with critical business issues such asmarketing, tax compliance and financial analysis,in addition to providing educational programsthat assist business owners with operating andgrowing their business.www.clarion.edu | 19

FEATURESO’Toole Presides Over Top School DistrictDr. Patrick O’Toole (’79)operates the top school district inPennsylvania.The Pittsburgh Business Timesrated the Upper St. Clair SchoolDistrict, located in the SouthHills area of Pittsburgh, as thenumber one school district amongthe 501 in Pennsylvania. Thepublication bases itsrankings on its analysis ofthe Pennsylvania Systemof School AssessmentExam results. Upper St.Clair was number one inwestern Pennsylvania for afifth consecutive year.“Upper St. Clairis a high-performingschool district with agenerational commitmentto excellence ineducation,” said O’Toole.“I am fortunate to be thesuperintendent and towork with an outstandinggroup of educators, asupportive school board and highlymotivated students.”O’Toole is in his fourth year assuperintendent at Upper St. Clair,where he completed an internship22 years ago. “This gives credenceto the power of internships as faras careers are concerned,” O’Toolesaid. “Clarion provided me with astrong foundation of knowledge andskills about teaching and learning.”His education and ClarionUniversity background run deep.His parents, Mary (Schierberl ’48)and the late Michael O’Toole Sr.(’51), both were Clarion graduates,teachers and members of theClarion State Teachers CollegeBoard of Trustees. They and theirfamilies established the MaryCatherine Murphy SchierberlLeadership Scholarship in memorialto Mary Catherine Murphy Schierberl(1909). They raised nine children inTionesta, Pa., with Michael Jr. (’76)and Erin (O’Toole ’86) Brannon alsograduating from Clarion.O’Toole’s road through collegewas not simple. He paid his ownway with a work-study job insports information and refereeingbasketball and umpiring baseball20 | July ’10games.“These jobs helped prepareme for coaching and leadershippositions,” he recalled. “Educationis what I wanted to do, but therewere not many teaching positionsavailable when I was in college.Business was the most popularmajor. I was fortunate that I stayedthe course andfollowed mypassion.”Followinggraduationwith a degreein elementaryeducation,O’Toole taught inSandusky, Ohio;was an assistantprincipal inGreenville, Pa.;a principal andsuperintendentin ShenangoTownship SchoolDistrict, NewCastle, Pa.; and superintendentfor South Butler County SchoolDistrict, Saxonburg, Pa. He earnedboth a master’s and Ed.D. degreesfrom the University of Pittsburgh.All of this led O’Toole to thejob as the chief administrator inPennsylvania’s number one school.He credits a team effort with thesuccess.“We have a commitment ofproviding a high quality education,which focuses on the whole childnot just test scores,” O’Toole said.“We enjoy the notoriety of highachievement, but education ismore than what is done on a paperand pencil test. It all starts withmotivated students, a supportivecommunity that prioritizeseducation, effective teachers andeffective instructional leadership atall levels is critical.“Each child is challenged toachieve their fullest potential.There is a strong commitment topreparing students to work andengage in an interconnecting world.The jobs of today are global andthey need to be prepared for thatenvironment.”“Every timeI interviewa teachingcandidate Irecall what Ilearned in theclassroom atClarion.”~Dr. O’TooleDr. O’Toole speaking to the Upper St. Clair High School graduating class of 2010.O’Toole finds himself relatingback to his Clarion educationseveral times each year.“Every time I interview ateaching candidate I recall whatI learned in the classroom atClarion about teaching reading,mathematics, science, socialstudies and physical education,taught to me by Dr. Arnold Zaeske,Dr. John Moorhouse, Dr. RobertYoho and Gene Sobelewski,” hesaid. “They were a very powerfulinfluence for me to be an effectiveteacher. Clarion’s educationprogram is as good any educationprogram in the country.”O’Toole resides in Butler, Pa.,with his wife, Tracey, a chemistryteacher in the Seneca Valley SchoolDistrict, and a son, Patrick.Wild Game Dinner 2010L-R, Barry Garbarino (son of late George Garbarino), former Clarion A.D. Bob Carlson,nationally known sculptor Michael Hamby and Clarion University Game Dinner Chair JimThornton at the 12 th Annual George Garbarino Wild Game Dinner on March 27 at Clarion MooseLodge #101. Hamby presented a special sculpture (displayed below) for the event that wasauctioned for the George Garbarino Scholarship Endowment. The overall event raised morethan $15,000 for the endowment and now has a total endowment value of over $177,000which benefits Clarion student athletes. The dinner has been organized from its inception in1999 by head athletic trainer Jim Thornton.

CLARION AND BEYONDSandusky HeadingTo Pennsylvania Hall Of Fame(Ed Note. Clarion and Baltimore Colts football great AlexSandusky (’54) will be inducted into the Pennsylvania SportsHall of Fame Oct. 16 in Danville, Pa.).Of all things, deer hunting might be the reasonAlex Sandusky (’54) became perhaps the firstin a long-line of great Clarion athletes to go on tonational and international fame.Sandusky, who played on Clarion’s firstundefeated football team in 1952 before beingdrafted in 1954 by the Baltimore Colts where heplayed 13 seasons and was on the Colts 1958NFL Title team which beat the N.Y. Giants inwhat has been titled the “Greatest Game EverPlayed” ended up at Clarion because he liked tohunt.Like many high-school seniors in the late1940s and early 1950s, Sandusky was acceptedat Penn State. But at the time, Penn Statewas sending many of its freshmen to the StateTeacher Colleges, of which Clarion was one.“I had my choice of a few State TeacherColleges,” Sandusky said. “I chose Clarionbecause I had been up in the area deer huntingwhile in high school. I liked to hunt, so I decidedto go to Clarion.”The Golden Eagles, under Ben Kribbs, went2-5 in 1950. But things started turning aroundin 1951 when Clarion went 4-2-1.In 1952, Clarion, under new-old coach WaldoS. Tippin who replaced Kribbs that season aftercoaching from 1935-47, went 9-0 including a13-6 win over East Carolina in the Lions Bowl.“Under Kribbs we started to get a desire towin,” Sandusky said. “Tippin picked up on that.He was a coach where you always knew whereyou stood. He was a straight shooter who wasalways fair.“We were a team that had a great will,a passion to win and play. (Our record) wasquite an achievement considering we had noscholarships or financial aid. It was a group ofguys who came together there and wanted to playand wanted to win with a great passion.”As a starting d-lineman, Sandusky was a keymember of a defense that allowed four TDs allseason (Clarion gave up 30 points on the year).“Our front five and our three linebackersbasically controlled the game,” Sandusky said.As a starting end (sort of a combination oftoday’s tight end and wide receiver), Sanduskywas also a key member of a Clarion offense thatscored 20 or more points six times thanks towhat had to be considered a passing attack thatwas ahead of its time. He caught five touchdownpasses from quarterback David “Red” Bevevino(’53), who threw for a then school-record 18touchdowns on the season.“I think the number-one thing is we had a guywho could throw the ball very well in Bevevino,”Sandusky said. “We didn’t really have passroutes. I was a little bigger than the linebackersand I would catch jump passes over the middle.When the linebackers started coming up on metighter, John Lovre (’57), who caught 11 TDs thatseason, was open deep. Then we had such goodpass protection that if Lovre was covered I wouldkeep going and get open a little longer down thefield. It just worked out real well.”After Clarion finished its regular-season 8-0with a 14-0 win over Geneva, the Golden Eaglesreceived an invitation to the Lions Bowl. But thatwasn’t an automatic thing. The team held a voteto see if it wanted to go.“We had a meeting of the team,” Sanduskysaid. “We had a vote to see if we wanted to playbecause of the holidays. A lot of the guys had togo back home and work during the holidays, sowe had to decide whether we wanted to give upsome of our vacation to play in the bowl game.We decided we did.”Traveling to Salisbury, N.C., Clarion faceda much bigger team in East Carolina. It didn’tmatter, as Clarion won with Sandusky catching a38-yard touchdown pass in the game.“We were absolutely outmatched size wise,”Sandusky said. “The big thing I rememberfrom that game was their halfback going backto the huddle and me hearing him say ’They’resmall, but man they hit hard.’ That spoke of thecharacter of our team.”In 1953, Clarion won its first five gamesto run its winning streak to a school-record15 before California ended it with a 6-0 win.Slippery Rock was up next at home at theold football field where the new Science andTechnology Center now stands.“I remember Coach Tippin knocking on mydoor at 7 a.m. that Saturday,” Sandusky said.“He asked if I had looked outside. It had snowedeight inches and Slippery Rock was on the phonewanting to know if the game was cancelled. Hewanted to know what I thought. We decided wewere going to play, and we would shovel off thefootball field. President (Paul) Chandler gave usthe use of the campus’s only dump truck andsent someone up town to buy 36 snow shovels.We shoveled the field end line to end line, gotback in time to eat our pregame meal and calledthe girls’ dorm to have them shovel the bleachersoff. We then went out and beat the heck outof Slippery Rock (30-0). If you don’t call thatpassion, I don’t know what you call it.”When Sandusky was drafted by the Colts itwas a pretty easy decision to play football.“The starting teacher’s salary in Pennsylvaniaat the time was $2,100,” Sandusky said. “TheColts offered me a contract for $5,000. I didn’tget a signing bonus. I won’t make a dime unlessI made the team. They gave me $20 to get toBaltimore.“It was a tough training camp. I was way, wayover my head. Thank goodness the coaches sawsomething.”Future Hall of Fame head coach WeebEwbank converted Sandusky from an end to anoffensive guard. That ended up working out wellfor Sandusky, as he helped the Colts to eightwinning seasons in his 13 years including the1958 and 1959 NFL Championships. He wasnamed a second-team All-NFL performer in1964 by four different organizations and wasalso a UPI Honorable Mention All-Pro in 1958and 1965. Sandusky started all but two gamesin his Colts’ career, his first one and one due toan injury.The highlight of his career probably came inthe 1958 title game. It’s the game credited bymany as jump starting the NFL to what it iscontinued on page 22...Alex Sandusky, Baltimore Colts.Alex Sandusky (’54) and Robert “Tic” Cloherty (’62)at 2008 Western Pa. Sports Hall of Fame Induction ceremony.www.clarion.edu | 21

sportsWells Inducted Into Western Pa. HallReggie Wells Sr. (’08), former Golden Eaglebasketball star from 1976-79, was inductedinto the Western Chapter of the PennsylvaniaSports Hall of Fame on May 1, 2010 at thePittsburgh Sheraton North in Warrendale, Pa.Clarion had a contingent of more than 25representatives in attendance to honor Wells forhis induction including President Joe Grunenwald,Board of Trustees member and former teammateJeff Szumigale (’83), AD Dave Katis (’85, M.Ed.’88), SID Rich Herman, former head basketballcoach Joe DeGregorio, former AD Frank LignelliReggie Wells Sr. (’08), Coach Joe DeGregorio (1975-82)and Diane Logan Wells (’79).Alumni, Boosters And Friends OfClarion University: NCAA RecruitingRules You Should KnowClarion University is committed to full compliancewith all NCAA and Pennsylvania State AthleticConference rules and regulations. It is our responsibilityto ensure that boosters are in compliance with theNCAA guidelines. Please take a moment to read thisarticle carefully. It is important to Clarion University andits student-athletes.If Clarion University and/or anyone associated withthe university (e.g., booster, alumnus, faculty, staff orcoach) violates an NCAA rule, the following penaltiesmay be applied:u The student-athlete may be declared ineligible torepresent Clarion in intercollegiate athletics,u Clarion may have to forfeit a conference and/orNCAA title, andu The NCAA may place Clarion on probation(i.e., ineligible for championship participation)General Recruiting RulesDivision I (Clarion’s Wrestling Program): Onlycoaches are permitted to be involved in the off-campusrecruitment process. No one else is permitted to contacta prospective student-athlete or members of his/herfamily by telephone, letter or in person for the purposeof encouraging participation in athletics at ClarionUniversity.Division II (all Clarion programs except wrestling):Only coaches and certified athletics department staff arepermitted to recruit off-campus.Telephone calls and correspondence fromindividuals outside the athletics department must becoordinated by the coaching staff of each individualprogram.www.clariongoldeneagles.com22 | April ’10(’50), Director of Development Steve Zinram (’85,MS ’88) and Assistant Vice President Dr. BrendaS. Dede to name a few.One of the top small college basketballplayers ever to don a uniform in WesternPennsylvania, Wells led Clarion to a combinedrecord of 85-29 from 1976-79, and an amazingPSAC-West record of 33-7. He led the 1977squad to a school record 27 wins (27-3), PSAC-West title, NAIA D-18 title and a berth in theNAIA National Tournament. The Eagles also wonthe PSAC-West in 1979.Individually, Wells set the school recordfor career points (2,011) and was second inrebounding with 1,120. A PSAC-West first teamselection from 1977-79, Wells was a three-timeNAIA All-American and NAIA District 18 MVP in1977 and ’78.“He was the greatest player to ever play atClarion,” former coach Joe DeGregorio said. “Hewas coachable. He was a tremendous athletewho perhaps could have found himself in otherplaces. But thank goodness he chose to come toClarion. We were very fortunate to have him forfour years.”He met his wife, Diane (Logan ’79) at Clarionand his two children, Reggie Jr. (’08) and Ryan(’05), are both Clarion graduates after stellarathletic careers for the Golden Eagles. ReggieJr. was an All-American offensive linemanfor the Golden Eagles and was drafted by theArizona Cardinals in the sixth round of the 2003NFL draft. He is the starting left guard for the...Sandusky continued from page 21today. The Colts, behind legendary quarterbackJohnny Unitas, and Giants battled all game beforea Steve Myhra field goal with seven seconds lefttied the game at 20 for the Colts and sent thecontest into sudden death overtime for the firsttime in NFL history. Baltimore won the game ona 1-yard Alan Ameche run.“I wouldn’t term it the ’Greatest Game’,”Sandusky said. “But I would term it the ’MostMeaningful Game’. After that game is when thepublic really caught on to the NFL. It’s when theendorsements started coming in.”Sandusky developed many life-longfriendships from his playing days with theColts including with Unitas. The two becamegodfathers to each other’s children and remainedfriends until Unitas’ death in 2002.“John was a good person,” Sandusky said.“On the field, he was a no nonsense type of guy.Off the field, he was a great guy who you wouldgo and have a beer with.”Unitas was one of eight Hall of Fame playersSandusky played with on the Colts. Two of hishead coaches, Ewbank and Don Shula, withwhom he also played, were also Hall of Famers,while a young defensive assistant coach who2010 Western Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame. Clarion Alumniseated L-R, Carl Grinage (’77), Chuck Bell (’83), Lou Tripodi,Ralph Naples (’84). Standing L-R, Ron Phillips, Mike Sisinni (’79),Alvin Gibson, Jeff Szumigale (’82), Joe Malis, Nick Nuzzo (’79),Dr. Grunenwald.Arizona Cardinals. Ryan followed in his father’sfootsteps and was an All-PSAC forward for theGolden Eagles basketball team helping Clarionto the 2005 PSAC-West title. In just two years,Ryan scored 772 career points and grabbed 474career rebounds.“Clarion is a sacred place for me,” Wells said.“It allowed all the dreams I had in life to comethrough and to fruition. Clarion prepared mefor everything I’ve faced later in life. EverythingI’ve accomplished is through Clarion. It’sunbelievable that one institution had such animpact.”CLARION NOTES: Robert “Tic” Cloherty(’62), president of the West Penn Hall ofFame, introduced Wells, while the Master ofCeremonies was Bill Hillgrove, the voice of theSteelers and Pitt Panthers.would go on to be a Hall of Fame Coach with thePittsburgh Steelers, Chuck Noll, coached with theColts in Sandusky’s final season.“I played with so many great players,”Sandusky said. “I can’t pick one out as thebest.”After retiring from football after the1966 season, Sandusky, who had worked forWestinghouse during most of his playing days,got a job offer from the state of Maryland wherehe worked in the Waterway Improvement Divisionuntil he retired in 1989.After retirement he moved to Florida, wherehe lives with his wife of 55 years, Mary. Thecouple has four children, Vincent, Michael,Stephen and Constance Mueller-Sandusky.A McKees Rock native, Sandusky was electedinto inaugural class of the Clarion Sports Hallof Fame in 1989. He was inducted into theWestern Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in2008 and on October 16, 2010, he will beenshrined into the Pennsylvania Sports Hallof Fame at ceremonies held at the Days Inn inDanville, Pa.“The moons were right in order for me tomake it,” Sandusky said of his playing career. “Iwas quite fortunate.”

obinsonHOGGARDClarion Gridders Return 19 Starters And 38 LettermenSIPES2010 Season PreviewThe 2009 PSAC-West Coach of the Year JayFoster and his Golden Eagles are comingoff an exciting season where Clarion surgedto an 8-3 overall record, a second-place finishin the PSAC-West with a 6-1 mark, and aneighth-place ranking in the NCAA Division II EastRegion’s final poll.The Eagles host Fairmont State in the seasonopener on Thursday, September 2, with 19starters and 38 lettermen ready to take the field.The schedule will be a tough one however, asClarion will play three 2009 D-II playoff teams,including four who were ranked in the region’stop 10.Clarion finished 2009 on a six-game winningstreak defeating Gannon (42-21), Slippery Rock(27-10), Mercyhurst (29-25), IUP (30-28),Edinboro (30-17) and Cheyney (32-12).The offense returns eight starters on a unitthat averaged 28.6 ppg and 343.7 yards pergame. Clarion averaged 139.9 rushing yards and203.8 passing yards per game.Senior All-America running back AlfonsoHoggard led the PSAC last year with 104.6 yardsper game, rushing for 1,046 yards and a schoolrecord 17 tds. The 2009 PSAC-West Offensive“Player of the Year” had 19 total tds and 1,798all-purpose yards. He has 94 career catches for1,063 yards and 6 tds.Also toting the pigskin will be John Fuhrer,who rushed 58 times for 200 yards and 2 tds in2009.Two-time All-Region receiver Jacques Robinsongrabbed 70 passes for 819 yards and 5 tds in2009. In 2008, he also latched onto 70 aerialsfor 849 yards and 8 tds. He ranks fourth inClarion history, 144 catches for 1,795 yards (7 that Clarion) and 13 tds.Also returning from 2009 are senior receiverCraig Bunney (34 catches, 459 yards) and juniorMatt Ward (27 grabs, 310 yards, 1 td). Tight endRob Irwin (5 receptions, 74 yards) is expected toreplace All-Region tight end Matt Foradora, whohas graduated.The QB position is still up in the air with redshirtsophomore Eric Coxon or red-shirt freshmanBen Fiscus battling for that spot. Tyler Huether(2,242 passing yards, 10 tds) graduated.The “O” line expects to have four experiencedstarters returning with guard Vince Bazzone (Jr.6-2, 290) moving to center, while the guardspots are manned by veterans Danielson Gilbert(Sr. 6-5, 300) and Gerald Hudson (Jr. 6-3, 330).Junior Eli Morres (6-5, 280) is back at righttackle.Defense wins championships and the GoldenEagles return nine starters on a defense thatranked fourth in total defense in the PSACand third in rushing defense. Clarion limitedopponents to 118.5 rushing yards, 184.4passing yards and a total of 302.9 yards of totaloffense per game.Senior All-America strong safety Nick Sipesleads the secondary after posting 112 tackles,12 tfl’s and six sacks last year.He is joined in the secondary by safety ShawnSopic (56 stops, 7 break-ups), safety JamesEckels (30 tackles), safety Chris Smeltzer (30stops, 4 tfls) and corners Chris Wilson (67 hits,2 ints), Andrew Paronish (17 hits) and AnthonyStimac (19 jolts).The linebacking corps is strong with seniorall-PSAC selection Joe Fox (62 stops, 9 tfls)leading the way. Steven Moyemont (44 tackles,7 tfls), Reggie Robinson (23 stops), ArminasMaciulis (38 hits, 1 int) and Bob Verdun will allmake contributions.Up front the Eagles are looking 2009 all-PSAC end Ben Maund (38 tackles, 7 tfls), alongwith Barrington Morrison (48 hits, 15 tfls), JohnHackel (54 stops, 8 tfls), David Dunn (23 tackles,8 tfls) and Kory Kusick (10 stops) to anchor thefront wall.Senior placekicker Robert Mamula andsophomore punter Nathan Conway return to thespecial teams. Mamula booted 12 of 16 fieldgoals last year and has made 26 in his career.Conway averaged 37.9 yards per punt last year.CLARION NOTES: Clarion is tradition rich infootball... 27 straight non-losing seasons from1961-87, a 49-year(1961-09) record of 273-211-6 and 10 PSAC-Westtitles (1966, ’67, ’69,’77, ’78, ’80, ’83, ’92,’96 and 2000).Clarion University Golf ClassicEvent: Four-person scramble Entry Fee: $175Lunch: 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Hole Sponsor: $200Shotgun Start: NoonFee Includes: greens fees, cart, lunch, tee prizes, hole prizes, par 3 prizesincluding hole-in-one and nearest to the pin, team prizes, door prizes,refreshments, buffet dinner and much more.Friday,Sept. 10, 2010Clarion Oaks Golf ClubRegistration Info: Contact A.D. Dave Katis (’85, M.Ed. ’88)): 814-393-1997.Make checks payable to: Clarion University Foundation, Inc.Sponsored By: PSECU, Pepsi, S&T Bank and Wienken and Associateswww.clarion.edu | 23

sportsmillerkulikEaton Starts ‘New Era’In Women’s Soccer In 2010It’s a new era for the Golden Eagleswomen’s soccer program, as RobEaton enters his first season as theClarion head coach.Eaton replaces Christina Alonzo,who stepped down as head coach Oct.3 to accept a position at MidwesternState (Texas). The founder and ownerof the “Soccer Training Network”, adevelopmental youth soccer academy,for the last eight year, Eaton has 13years of collegiate head coachingexperience with a combined men’sand women’s record of 146-11-13.“I’m very excited to be at Clarion,”Eaton said. “The transition is goingwell. I’ve been rejuvenated being backin the college game, and we had fourgood weeks of training in the spring. Iwould like to think we can improve onlast year.”A year ago under Alonzo andinterim head coach Marcie Fyock theGolden Eagles went 4-14-2.“Our goal this year is to be adisciplined team that plays to atactical level that these players mightnot have played to in the past,”Eaton said. “The players very muchunderstand what I want from them.The biggest question is whetherthey can do it on a consistent levelEagle Spikers Excited For 2010 SeasonWith nearly every key player backfrom a team that went 26-10overall, 15-4 in the PSAC-West last yearwhile advancing to the PSAC semifinalsand qualifying for the NCAA Division IIplayoffs for the sixth time since 2002,the Golden Eagles women’s volleyballteam has high expectations in 2010.“We are looking forward to theopportunity to improve on last year,”Clarion’s fourth-year head coach Jennifer Harrison,who was the AVCA Division II Atlantic RegionCoach of the Year last season, said. “One ofthe areas we would like to see improve is in ouroverall consistency. To help with that, we aretrying to create more competition in the gym. Wehave an incoming freshman class that will forceour returning athletes to get better. I’m excited tosee what the new players bring to the table andhow the returning players have improved from lastseason.”bartmanFour players who earned postseasonaccolades will lead the Golden Eagles,who have averaged nearly 25 wins perseason since 2001.Outside hitter Kellie Bartman (Jr., NewEagle; 422 kills, 270 digs) and LiberoRhianon Brady (Jr., Canal Winchester,Ohio; school-record 729 digs; thirdin PSAC, 13 th in nation in digs perset with 5.52) were both named All-Region performers by Daktronics and the AVCAwith Bartman earning All-Region honors by theAVCA and second-team honors by Daktronics andBrady earning first-team Daktronics honors andHonorable Mention AVCA accolades.Meanwhile, middle hitter Nicole Andrusz (Sr.,Lockport, N.Y.; 302 kills, 109 blocks) was anHonorable Mention AVCA All-Region performer aswell as a first-team ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDAAcademic All-District team member, and setterAmanda Gough (Jr., Chesterton, Ind.; 1,205 setthroughout theseason.”Team leadersdaloisiofor Clarioninclude forwards Jill Miller (Sr., NorthHuntingdon; 3 goals, 7 points) andJordan Daloisio (Jr., Kittanning; 3goals, 6 points), goalie Jenna Kulik(Sr., North Huntingdon; 1.99 GAA, 5shutouts), midfielder Gina Shero (Jr.South Park; 1 goal) and defensemenDanielle Riley (Sr. Murrysville) andAlaina Tintera (Sr. Harrison City; 1assist).assists, 355 digs, 77blocks, 62 kills) wasa second-team All-PSAC-West performer.Gough was joinedon the All-PSAC-West team by bothAndrusz and Bartman,who were first-teamselections.Additional keyreturnees includemiddle hitter RebeccaWebb (So., Fallston,Md.; 251 kills, 141 Amanda Gough and Rebecca Webbblocks), right-sidehitter Danielle Brunot (Jr., Guys Mills; 170 kills)and outside hitter Kaitlyn Anderson (Jr., Lusby,Md.; 170 kills).Kelosky & Hoggard Named Clarion’s ‘Athletes of the Year’Associate A.D. Wendy Snodgrass, Kayla Kelosky, Alfonso Hoggard and A.D. Dave Katis.24 | July ’10Junior diver Kayla Kelosky (Ellwood City/Riverside) and junior running back AlfonsoHoggard (Philadelphia/Caravel Academy) werenamed the Female and Male “Athletes ofthe Year” by Athletic Director Dave Katis onApril 30 as part of the Sports Hall of Fameinduction ceremonies.Kelosky won the award for the secondstraight year. She won the NCAA DivisionII one meter title, and was second on threemeter in 2010. She was also named D-IIFemale “Diver of the Year” for the secondstraight year. Last year Kayla won both oneand three meter titles at nationals. She is nowa three-time national champion and six-timeAll-American.Hoggard, an outstanding multi-dimensionalfootball player, was named the 2009 PSAC-West Offensive “Player of the Year” by theleague coaches. A third team FB GazetteAl-American and first team FB Gazette andDaktronics Regional selection, Hoggardrushed for 1,046 yards and a Clarion record17 rushing td’s. He led the PSAC in rushing,scoring, rushing td’s and all-purpose yards.

GOLDEN EAGLEs ATHLETES ENJOY SUCCESS DURING WINTER/SPRINGCLARION AND BEYONDGolden Eagles athletes enjoyed plenty of success during the winter and spring sports season including the men’s basketball team reaching the PSACsemifinals for the first time since 2004, the wrestling team gaining its highest EWL placing in 14 years, a pair of Golden Eagles divers taking home a totalof three national titles and the men’s golf team qualifying for the NCAA Division II national tournament for the first time in school history.suwala thomas thiel johnson H. Harrison L. harrisonWINTER SPORTSBasketballThe 2010 season markedthe return of the Clarion men’sbasketball team to the elite of thePSAC. The Golden Eagles finished18-11 overall, 9-5 in the PSAC-West and advanced to the PSACsemifinals for the first time since2004 with a 76-69 home playoffwin over Mercyhurst in front ofmore than 1,600 fans decked outin white shirts. On another “WhiteOut” Day at Tippin, Clarion scoreda 71-62 win over eventual PSACchamp and national runner-upIUP handing IUP its onlyPSAC-West loss and oneof just three on the year.Leading the way forthe Eagles were a pairof second-team All-PSAC-West performers innewcomers Lloyd Harrison(Jr., PG, Detroit, Mich.)and Jamar Harrison (Jr.,SG, Washington, D.C.).Jamar led the teamwith 15.7 ppg whileshooting 55.4 percent,while Lloyd stabilized the pointguard spot with 14.9 ppg and 134assists, the eighth most in 22 nd –year head coach Ron Righter’s timeat Clarion. Also key to Clarion’ssuccess were Shameel Carty (Jr.,G/F, Queens, N.Y.; 14.3 ppg, 7.5rpg), Paul McQueen (So., F, GarfieldHeights, Ohio; 11.1 ppg, 7.2 rpg),Mike Sherry (Jr., G, Chartiers Valley;8.8 ppg, 44 3’s), Denzil Dennison(Jr., F, Ruther Glen, Va.) and seniorguard Greg Parker (Sr., G, Chester).The women’s team under 21 st -year head coach Margaret “Gie”Parsons also found itself battling fora PSAC playoff spot into the finalgame of the year despite losing aJ. harrisonpair of starters to season-endinginjuries and having a third misshalf the conference slate becauseof an injury. Even with the injuries,the Golden Eagles finished 14-13overall marking the third time since2005 they have been above .500.Highlighting the season was theplay of Lizzie Suwala (Sr., G, FordCity), who went over 1,000 pointsin her career (1,017 while at IUPand Clarion) and scored 18.1 ppg– the sixth-best all-time at Clarion– while being named first-teamPSAC-West. Her season includedan incredible month-long stretchthat ranks as one of thegreatest months in schoolhistory when she averaged25.3 ppg while shooting54.5 percent and 57.4percent from 3-pointrange from Jan. 30 toFeb. 24. During thatstretch, she had a streakof five straight 20-pointgames while becomingthe first Golden Eagle toscore 25 or more pointsin four straight games. In additionto her all-conference honor, she alsowas named a Winter PSAC Top 10Academic Award winner.In addition to Suwala, theGolden Eagles also got solidcontributions from fellow seniorsBethany Koch (F, Sligo; 16.3 ppg,6.8 rpg), Sara Pratt (F,Clinton, Ohio; 9.1 ppg,7.3 rpg) and JanelleZabresky (F, Dallas,Pa.; 7.0 ppg, 6.7 rpg).Sophomore Rachel Graeff(Reading) was forcedinto the starting roleat point guard in lateDecember and finishedkochwith 9.1 ppg and 118 assists. Alsocontributing key minutes beforehaving their seasons ended due toinjuries were Shaina Smith (Jr., G,Greenville) and Courtney Healy (So.,F, Chrinside Park, Australia; 19games, 6.4 ppg, 4.3 rpg).WrestlingThe Golden Eagles wrestlingprogram continued its resurgenceunder fourth-year head coachTeague Moore finishing third at bothEWLs and PSACs. The third-placefinish at EWLs was the highestsince taking third in 1996. Clarionalso posted a strong 8-8 dualmeetrecord (4-2 EWL) includingwins over ranked opponents OldDominion (20-18) and NorthCarolina (25-19).Alex Thomas (Fr., Seaford, Del.)won the PSAC Championship at197 pounds while finishing secondat EWLs. Also joining Thomas asEWL runners-up were James Fleming(Fr., West Mifflin) at 149, HadleyHarrison (Sr., McKean) at 157 andGreg Lewis (Sr., New Providence)at 141 while Jay Ivanco (Jr.,Monroeville) was second at PSACsat 133 pounds and Harrison third.Harrison, who was 38-11,and Fleming, who was fourth atPSACs, both qualified for NCAAD-I nationals, with Fleming namedthe PSAC Fr. of the Year after going28-8 including 16-straight winsand a ranking 15 th nationally.It marked the second straightPSAC Freshman of the Yearaward for Clarion, as ClintPodish (Sycamore) won lastyear. Harrison ended his careerranked 18 th on the all-time winlist with a career mark of 102-56.Swimming & DivingA pair of national title diversheadlined another successful yearfor the Eagles men and women’sswimming and diving team.Logan Pearsall (Jr., PortAllegany) won both the one-meterand three-meter NCAA Division IIchampionships while being namedthe D-II Men’sDiver of theYear, whileKayla Kelosky(Jr., EllwoodCity) defendedher women’sD-II nationaltitle in the onemetertitle witha stirring comefrom-behindvictory whilealso takingsecond inpearsallthe three-meter event and earningher second consecutive D-II FemaleDiver of the Year Award. Theircoach, Dave Hrovat, earned boththe Men and Women’s D-II DivingCoach of the Year honors givinghim 19 NCAA national awards inhis 20 years as head coach. It washis second sweep of the men andwomen’s awards (2002).Clarion’s success wasn’t limitedto the diving board.Ryan Thiel (Sr., Ligonier)earned six All-American awardsto give him 19 in his career forthe men’s swim team while alsowinning five PSAC Championshipsincluding three individual titles(50-yard freestyle, 100 freestyle,200 freestyle). He joined JosephWard (Fr. Johnstown), ChristopherEllson (So., Murrysville) and AndrewClaypool (Sr., Kittanning) to takewww.clarion.edu | 25

2009donor–report2010ATHLETIC AWARDSBasketball (Women)Lizzie Suwala – PSAC-West First Team. PSAC Academic Top Ten.Diving (Men)Justin Duncan – NCAA Div. II All-American (2).Logan Pearsall – NCAA Div. II Champion (2).NCAA Div. II Male “Diver of the Year”.Diving (Women)Jena Gardone – NCAA Div. II All-American (2).Kayla Kelosky – NCAA Div. II Champion. NCAA Div. II All-American (2).NCAA Div. II Female “Diver of the Year”.Clarion University Female “Athlete of the Year”.Kim Ogden – NCAA Div. II All-American.FootballMatt Foradora – FB Gazette HM All-American.FB Gazette Second Team Super Region 1.Daktronics Second Team Super Region 1.Cactus Bowl and East Coast Bowl Selections.Alfonso Hoggard – FB Gazette Third Team All-American.FB Gazette First Team Super Region 1.Daktronics First Team Super Region 1.PSAC-West “Player of the Year” and First Team.Clarion University Male “Athlete of the Year”.Ben Maund – PSAC-West First Team.Jacques Robinson – FB Gazette Second Team Super Region 1.PSAC-West First Team.Nick Sipes – FB Gazette HM All-American.FB Gazette First Team Super Region 1.Daktronics First Team Super Region 1.Golf (Men)Ross Pringle – NCAA Div. II All Atlantic Region.Zach Schloemer – PSAC All-Conference.Jared Schmader – NCAA Div. II All Atlantic Region. PSAC All-Conference.Bill Stover – PSAC “Freshman of the Year.”Swimming (Men)Ben Appleby – NCAA Div. II All-American.AJ Claypool – NCAA Div. II All-American (2). PSAC Champion (3).Rich Eckert – PSAC Academic Top 10.Christopher Ellson – NCAA Div. II All-American. PSAC Champion.Dustin Fedunok – NCAA Div. II All-American (2). PSAC Champion.Ryan Thiel – NCAA Div. II All-American (6). PSAC Champion (5).Joseph Ward – NCAA Div. II All-American (2). PSAC Champion (2).Garet Weston – NCAA Div. II All-American.Swimming (Women)Kelly Connolly – NCAA Div. II All-American (5). PSAC Champion.Kaitlyn Johnson – NCAA Div. II All-American (7). PSAC Champion (2).Jamie Maloney – NCAA Div. II Student Athlete National“Sportsmanship Award”.Gina Mattucci – NCAA Div. II All-American (4). PSAC Champion.Kayla Shull – NCAA Div. II All-American (5). PSAC Champion (2).PSAC “Freshman of the Year”.Morgan Obelander – NCAA Div. II All-American (2). PSAC Champion.Samantha VanDyke – NCAA Div. II All-American.Track – Indoor (Women)Alexis Carter – PSAC All-Conference.Lisa Nickel – PSAC All-Conference.Ciara Shorts – PSAC All-Conference.Molly Smathers – PSAC All-Conference.Track – Outdoor (Women)Kim Hanslovan – NCAA Div. II Runner-up. PSAC Champion.VolleyballNicole Andrusz – AVCA HM All-Region.ESPN The Magazine First Team Academic All-District 2.PSAC-West First Team.Kellie Bartman – AVCA All Atlantic Region.Daktronics Second Team All-Region. PSAC-West First Team.Rhianon Brady – AVCA HM All-Region. Daktronics First Team Atlantic Region.ESPN The Magazine Second Team Academic All-District 2.WrestlingJames Fleming – PSAC “Freshman of the Year.”Alex Thomas – PSAC Champion.CoachingJay Foster – PSAC-West “Coach of the Year.”Jennifer Harrison – AVCA Atlantic Region “Coach of the Year.”Dave Hrovat – NCAA Div. II Male & Female Diving “Coach of the Year.”pringle Gerhart cook morganhome the 200 free relay and Ward, Claypool andDustin Fedunok (Sr., Gibsonia) in the 400 freerelay helping Clarion finish second. Claypool alsowon the PSAC title in the 100 breaststroke. RichEckert (Sr., Versailles) capped off a solid careerby being named a Winter PSAC Top 10 AcademicAward winner. The men were 13 th at nationals.Highlighting the accomplishment of thewomen’s team was Kayla Shull (Franklin) whowas named the PSAC Freshman of the Year afterwinning a pair of PSAC titles (100 breaststroke,200 medley relay), earning five NCAA D-II All-American awards and setting the school record inthe 100 breaststroke. Meanwhile, Kaitlyn Johnson(Jr., Uniontown) earned a maximum seven All-American awards giving her the maximum of 21in her career. She was 4 th in the 100 butterflyand 5 th in the 100 free in individual placings.The women were a strong 6 th at D-II Nationals.At PSACs, Clarion took second with Johnson(100 butterfly) and Morgan Oberlander (Fr.,York; 400 individual medley) joining Shullas individual PSAC champions and Johnson,Kelly Connolly (Jr., Cranberry Twp.) and GinaMattucci (Jr., Jeannette) joining Shull on thechampionship 200 medley relay team.Indoor Track & FieldLisa Nickel (Sr., Shaler H.S.) capped off asolid indoor career by scoring in three eventsat the PSAC Indoor Championships finishingseventh in the mile while joining Ciara Shorts (Fr.,Waterford), Alexis Carter (So., Taylor AllderdiceH.S.) and Molly Smathers (Gr., Clarion) to takethird in the distance medley relay team whileteaming with Shorts, Smathers and Kait Briggs(Fr., Kent, Ohio) to take sixth in the 4x800-meterrelay.GolfBehind a third-place NCAA D-II SuperRegional finish by Ross Pringle (So., Titusville),the Clarion men’s golf team finished fifth andqualified for its first NCAA D-II championshipin school history. Pringle and teammate JaredSchmader (Jr., Cooperstown) were first team All-Region selections for the second straight year.Bill Stover (Fr. Apollo) was voted PSAC Freshmanof the Year.The women’s golf team, in its second seasontook fifth at the PSAC Championships thanks toTop 20 finishes by Alyssa Gerhart (Fr., Meadville’13 th ), Kim Dulski (Gr., Buffalo, N.Y.; 16 th ) andSamantha Veights (So., Mt. Lebanon H.S.; 17 th ).Outdoor Track & FieldKim Hanslovan (Jr.,Luthersburg) highlightedthe outdoor women’s track &field season by earning NCAAD-II All-American honorswith a second-place finishin the javelin at the NCAAChampionship, the highesteverfinish by a Golden Eagle,after winning the PSAC title inthe event and setting the school record.Also at PSACs Erin White (Fr., Castanea) tookfifth in the javelin and Jamie Maloney (Sr., York)was fifth in the 400-meter hurdles while settingthe school record.Baseball/SoftballFor the 17 th straight season, the Clarionbaseball team had a PSAC All-Conferencehonoree with Ken Morgan (So., S. Fayette H.S.)earning second-team All-PSAC-West honors whilehitting .348 with 27 RBIs and tying the modernschool record with seven homers under third-yearhead coach Mike Brown.The softball team highlighted its season witha season-ending sweep of a doubleheader overdefending national champion Lock Haven givingthe Golden Eagles three wins in their final fourgames. A pair of .300 hitters, Nicole Lollo (Jr.,Callery) and Carlie Cook (Jr., Brookville) pacedClarion this season under interim head coachNicole Banner.TennisCoach Lori Sabatose’sGolden Eagles were 4-7 butfinished their season withan exciting 7-2 win overShippensburg highlightedby a sweep of the doublesmatches. No. 1 singles playerJaclyn Metzger will return nextseason.HanslovanmetzgerSPRING SPORTS26 | April July ’10

CLARION AND BEYOND2010-2011 Clarion University Fall And Winter Sports SchedulesFOOTBALLCoach: Jay FosterSept. 2 THU FAIRMONT ST. 6 p.m.11 SAT at Bloomsburg 1 p.m.18 SAT SHIPPENSBURG (FD) 6 p.m.25 SAT CALIFORNIA 6 p.m.Oct. 2 SAT SLIPPERY ROCK (HC) 2 p.m.9 SAT at Lock Haven 7 p.m.16 SAT at Indiana 1 p.m.23 SAT EDINBORO 1 p.m.30 SAT at Gannon 1 p.m.Nov. 6 SAT at Mercyhurst 12 p.m.13 SAT MILLERSVILLE 1 p.m.WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALLCoach: Jennifer HarrisonSept. 3-4 F-S at Quincy Tournament TBA10-11 F-S at Indiana Tournament TBA17 FRI vs. Millersville^ 12 p.m.17 FRI at Lock Haven^ 7:30 p.m.18 SAT at E. Stroudsburg^ 5:30 p.m.18 SAT vs. Shippensburg^ 12:30 p.m.24 FRI CALIFORNIA 7 p.m.25 SAT INDIANA 4 p.m.Oct. 1 FRI at Edinboro 7 p.m.2 SAT at Mercyhurst TBA5 TUE at Juniata 7 p.m.8 FRI KUTZTOWN* TBA9 SAT CHEYNEY* TBA9 SAT WEST CHESTER* TBA12 TUE SLIPPERY ROCK 7 p.m.14 THU WHEELING JESUIT 7 p.m.16 SAT GANNON 1 p.m.22 FRI at Indiana 7 p.m.23 SAT at California 1 p.m.27 WED SETON HILL 7 p.m.29 FRI MERCYHURST 7 p.m.30 SAT EDINBORO 2 p.m.Nov. 2 TUE at Slippery Rock 7 p.m.5 FRI at Gannon 7 p.m.^- 17 th Lock Haven; 18 th E. Stroudsburg*- PSAC Crossover at Clarion.WOMEN’S SOCCERCoach: Rob EatonSept. 5 SUN ALD.BROADDUS 12 p.m.8 WED at Wheeling Jesuit 7 p.m.10 FRI E. STROUDSBURG 3 p.m.11 SAT BLOOMSBURG 1 p.m.14 TUE SETON HILL 7 p.m.18 SAT at Indiana 1 p.m.22 WED MERCYHURST 7 p.m.25 SAT at Gannon 1 p.m.29 WED at Lock Haven 7 p.m.Oct. 2 SAT SLIPPERY ROCK 7 p.m.8 FRI at Millersville 3 p.m.9 SAT at West Chester 12 p.m.12 TUE at Kutztown 3 p.m.16 SAT MANSFIELD 1 p.m.19 TUE at Shippensburg 4 p.m.23 SAT CALIFORNIA 7 p.m.30 SAT EDINBORO 3 p.m.CROSS COUNTRYCoach: D.J. BevevinoSept. 4 SAT at California Inv. 10 a.m.11 SAT at Lock Haven 10 a.m.18 SAT at PSU-Behrend 10 a.m.Oct. 9 SAT at Carnegie Mellon 10 a.m.16 SAT at Penn St. Invite 10 a.m.30 SAT at PSACs (Cal) 10 a.m.Nov. 6 SAT at NCAA Reg. 10 a.m.MEN’S GOLFCoach: Marty RinkerSept. 6-7 M-T at Ohio Valley Invitational12-13 S-M HAL HANSEN (Clarion Oaks)20-21 M-T at Atlantic Region Inv.Oct. 3-4 S-M at Vulcan Invitational11-12 M-T at Robert Morris Inv.16-17 S-S at PSACs (Hershey Links)WOMEN’S GOLFCoach: Marie GritzerSept. 11-12 S-S at Baldwin Wallace Inv.18-19 S-S at Mercyhurst Inv.20 MON at Gannon Inv.25-26 S-S CLARION INV. (Clarion Oaks)Oct. 10-11 SUN at Seton Hill Inv.Oct. 16-17 S-S at PSACs (Hershey Links)WOMEN’S TENNISCoach: Lori SabatoseSept. 14 TUE at Westminster 4 p.m.17 FRI vs. Bloomsburg^ 1 p.m.18 SAT vs. E. Stroudsburg^ 9 a.m.18 SAT vs. Shippensburg^ 1:30 p.m.20 MON at St. Vincent 4 p.m.22 WED SETON HILL 4 p.m.24 FRI at Lake Erie 4 p.m.25 SAT at Ashland 10 a.m.^ - At IndianaWRESTLINGCoach: Teague MooreNov. 6 SAT CLARION OPEN13 SAT at Okla. Invite – Brockport, N.Y.21 SAT at Body Bar – Ithaca, N.Y.Dec. 1 WED BLUE/GOLD 6 p.m.4 SAT at PSACs (Bloom) 9 a.m.21 TUE at Edinboro TBA29-30 T-W at MidlandsJan. 7 FRI PRINCETON 7 p.m.15 SAT at North Carolina 7 p.m.16 SUN at Virginia Tech 4 p.m.22 SAT WEST VIRGINIA 7 p.m.23 SUN E. MICHIGAN 2 p.m.30 SUN at Kent State 2 p.m.30 SUN vs. S. Ill.-Ed. TBAFeb. 4 FRI BLOOMSBURG 7 p.m.6 SUN OHIO U. TBA10 THU PITTSBURGH 7 p.m.12 SAT at Cleveland St. 7 p.m.19 SAT NAT. COLLEGIATE OPEN20 SUN at Lock Haven 3 p.m.Mar. 6 SUN at EWLs (Bloom) 9 a.m.17-19 T-S at NCAAs (Phila.)MEN’S BASKETBALLCoach: Ron RighterNov. 20 SAT at Holy Family 2 p.m.23 TUE CENTRAL PENN 7 p.m.29 MON at U.D.C. 7 p.m.Dec. 6 MON MICH-DEARBORN 7 p.m.8 WED PITT-JOHNSTOWN 7 p.m.11 SAT PENN COLLEGE 3 p.m.30 THU THIEL 2 p.m.Jan. 3 MON WEST CHESTER 7:30 p.m.4 TUE MILLERSVILLE 7:30 p.m.8 SAT at Shippensburg 3 p.m.9 SUN at Cheyney 3 p.m.12 WED at Slippery Rock 8 p.m.15 SAT EDINBORO 3 p.m.19 WED at Mercyhurst 7:30 p.m.22 SAT at Indiana 7:30 p.m.26 WED LOCK HAVEN 7:30 p.m.29 SAT GANNON 3 p.m.Feb. 2 WED at California 8 p.m.5 SAT SLIPPERY ROCK 7:30 p.m.7 MON U.D.C. 7 p.m.9 WED MERCYHURST 7:30 p.m.12 SAT at Edinboro 3 p.m.19 SAT INDIANA 7:30 p.m.23 WED CALIFORNIA 7:30 p.m.26 SAT at Gannon 3 p.m.WOMEN’S BASKETBALLCoach: Gie ParsonsNov. 13 SAT E. STROUDSBURG 5 p.m.19 FRI at W.V. Wesleyan 5:30 p.m.23 TUE at Tiffin 6 p.m.Dec. 10 FRI URBANA TBA11 SAT BLOOMSBURG 1 p.m.19 SUN at Seton Hill 2 p.m.30 THU vs. Concord^ TBA30 THU at Fairmont State TBAJan. 3 MON WEST CHESTER 5:30 p.m.4 TUE MILLERSVILLE 5:30 p.m.8 SAT at Shippensburg 1 p.m.9 SUN at Cheyney 1 p.m.12 WED at Slippery Rock 6 p.m.15 SAT EDINBORO 1 p.m.19 WED at Mercyhurst 5:30 p.m.22 SAT at Indiana 5:30 p.m.26 WED LOCK HAVEN 5:30 p.m.29 SAT GANNON 1 p.m.Feb. 2 WED at California 6 p.m.5 SAT SLIPPERY ROCK 5:30 p.m.9 WED MERCYHURST 5:30 p.m.12 SAT at Edinboro 1 p.m.16 WED at Lock Haven 6 p.m.19 SAT INDIANA 5:30 p.m.23 WED CALIFORNIA 5:30 p.m.26 SAT at Gannon 1 p.m.SWIMMING & DIVINGCoach: Mark Van DykeOct. 22-23 F-S FALL CLASSIC 5 p.m.24 SUN DIVING INVITE 11 a.m.30 SAT at Carnegie Mellon 11 a.m.Nov. 6 SAT at Shippensburg 12 p.m.13 SAT BLOOMSBURG 1 p.m.Dec. 3-5 F-S at Zippy Inv. (Akron) 10 a.m.Jan. 2-14 S-T at CSCAA Forum (Ft. Lauderdale)22 SAT at Edinboro/Gannon/Ashland 1 p.m.22 SAT at Gannon (Diving) 1 p.m.29 SAT DUQUESNE 1 p.m.Feb. 5 SAT at Pittsburgh 12 p.m.6 SAT at Youngstown Inv. TBA13 SAT DIVING INVITE TBA16-19 W-S at PSACs 10 a.m.Mar. 9-12 W-S at NCAAs (San Antonio) 10:30 a.m.INDOOR TRACKCoach: D.J. BevevinoJan. 21 FRI at Slippery Rock 4 p.m.. 29 SAT at Edinboro 10 a.m.Feb. 4-5 F-SI at Findlay 10 a.m.11 FRI at Slippery Rock 4 p.m.19 SAT at Kent State 10 a.m.26-27 S-S at PSACs 10 a.m.CLARION UNIVERSITY QUICK FACTSPRESIDENT:Dr. Karen M. WhitneyATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Dave KatisASSOCIATE A.D.: Wendy SnodgrassSPORTS INFO DIR: Rich HermanSPORTS INFO PHONE: 814-393-2334TICKETS: 814-393-2423WEB:www.clariongoldeneagles.comALL CAPS HOME CONTEST2010 Clarion Sports Hall Of Fame InducteesThe Clarion University “Sports Hall of Fame” inductedsix new members on Friday, April 30, at ceremoniesheld at Eagle Commons, the new dining hall oncampus. Inducted L-R were Frank Grundler (’67)(fooball, wrestling), Chris Weibel (’98) (football), JodiPezek Burns (’91) (volleyball, softball and volleyballcoach), Bonnie Lefevre (’65) (wife) and Scott Lefevre(son) who accepted for the late Al Lefevre (’65)(football, golf coach), Chuck Nanz (men’s swimmingcoach) and Mark Angle (2001) (wrestling). The banquetwas one of the largest since the inaugural Hall of Fameceremonies were held in 1989. The current classbrings the induction total to 135.www.clarion.edu | 27 www.clarion.edu | 27

development newsHuffman Named Development OfficerDeborah Huffman (’93) is cominghome. She grew up in nearbyNew Bethlehem, Pa., and hasaccepted a position with the ClarionUniversity Foundation, Inc., as adevelopment officer.“My job will be to cultivatescholarship and endowmentdonations and expand whatis currently being done,” saidHuffman. “We will be using abroader scope, working as a team,to find major gift donors, annualfund donations and coordinatespecial events.”Huffman will work with thedeans of Clarion University’sCollege of Education and HumanServices and College of Arts andSciences.Most recently, Huffman wasvice president for advancementand communications forLutheran Family Services inthe Carolinas, Charlotte, N.C.She has previously worked infundraising for not-for-profit groupsincluding Parkinson Associationof the Carolinas, KinderMourn,Charlotte Mecklenburg EducationFoundation, Mecklenburg AreaCatholic Schools EducationFoundation, Holy Angels andCommunity Health Services.Huffman reconnected withClarion University when ChuckDesch, major gifts officer for theClarion University Foundation, Inc.,contacted her about helping toform a Clarion University AlumniChapter in Charlotte. She acceptedthe challenge and helped in thefounding of the chapter.“That helped me to realize thatthere are other ways you can beinvolved with a university than justgiving money,” she said.Working with alumni chaptersand raising money were not inHuffman’s plans when she arrivedat Clarion University as a student.“I came to Clarion as an Englishmajor,” recalls Huffman. “Aftertwo years, I knew I didn’t want toteach and Dr. James Knickerbockerrecommended communication tome.”Changing majors, Huffmanfound her career. “Communicationwas broad and diverse,” she said.“It touched on all four types ofmedia and gave me hands-onexperience. That was the key.”Huffman credits her timeas managing editor of The ClarionCall, Clarion University’s studentnewspaper, and a requiredinternship completed with theLeader Vindicator newspaperin New Bethlehem, as a “goodexperience, where I learnedwork ethic and working undera deadline. I got experience inleadership and it served as a goodstepping stone for what I would goon to do.”Following graduation, Huffmanwent to North Carolina whereshe accepted a position ascommunication coordinator for anon-profit United Way CommunityHealth organization. When fundingfor the organization was cut, shewas asked to step in as fundraisertoo.“All of it is communication;I just fell into fund raising,” shesaid.During the past 15 years,Huffman has worked to moveHuffmanherself up toward biggerorganizations. In her position withLutheran Family Services of theCarolinas, she completed much ofthe strategic planning and fundraising.“My family is from here andit was time to come back,” saidHuffman about her decision to joinClarion University. “I had reacheda point where I could pick andchoose where my skills are bestused and that is what appealedto me about this job. It is easierto sell Clarion University becauseI am a graduate and I can give amessage about why others shouldgive back too.”Alumni On The Road“Chairman Lynn “Toad” Armstrong and the committee reports, “the Fourth AnnualFootball Alumni & Friends Golf outing set another record as we hosted 98 Golfersand raised another $3,000 for our beneficiaries: The Dare to Dream FootballScholarship endowment and to the Adopt an Eagle Account administered by CoachFoster. A small portion of the fund goes towards the postage and printing of ourannual newsletter, which this year will be sent in August. We thank all of our holesponsors, participants and volunteers for their help.2010 Clarion University Sports Hall of Fame inductee ChrisWeibel (’98) (left) joins his teammates at the ClarionFootball Alumni Golf Outing. From left: Rich Walsh (’01),Wayne Alling (’98) and Chad Speakman (’99).28 | July ’10Andy Brindger (’70) (left) traveled the farthest fromValdosta, Ga., to play in the Clarion University FootballAlumni Golf Tournament and, to his surprise, had a familyreunion when he met his cousin Janice Grunenwald andClarion University President Dr. Joseph Grunenwald.Several graduated members of the 2009 football teamplayed in their first ever Clarion Football Alumni Event.At center is senior football player Alfonso Hoggard.

CLARION AND BEYONDAdvancement Center DisplayingClarion Alumni MemorabiliaThe Seifert-Mooney Center atClarion University is the homefor the Clarion UniversityFoundation, Inc., and is also thecenter for alumni-based activities.A special project is underway toturn the center into a home awayfrom home for visiting alumni.“A number of alumni havestepped forward to support aspecial project to purchase 10display cases to exhibit changingdisplays of Clarion Universityartifacts and memorabilia,”explained Theresa Edder (’91, ’05),director of alumni relations andannual funds.Kahle’s Kitchens of Leeper,Pa., custom-made the five casescurrently placed in the Seifert-Mooney Center, with four more tobe added. Two of the cases willhouse permanent exhibits, onededicated to Mary Seifert and thesecond to the Clarion UniversityAlumni Association.The effort continues a plan setin place by the Clarion UniversityAlumni Association Board ofDirectors.Dr. Todd Pfannesteil, professorof history, who operates the ClarionHistory Project, is helping to fillthe display cases with ClarionUniversity memorabilia. The Fall2009 display featured homecomingand fall and winter sports.Along with student Amy Sikoraof Coraopolis, he recently installeddisplays featuring commencementand Greek life.“All of the items are donatedby alumni and friends of theuniversity,” said Pfannestiel. “Agreat network has been established.Items come to Theresa, thepresident’s office, or me. Notesin the eEAGLE and Clarion & BeyondMagazine make alumni think aboutus. During the last 12 monthswe have received many amazingitems.”“We want to have changingdisplays in the cases,” said Edder.“Items will be displayed accordingto which group might be gatheringin the building. For instance theEarly 50s alumni group meets hereonce a year and we will be able tochange the exhibit to feature itemsfrom their time at Clarion.”There are a number of phasesbefore the project is complete. Thefinal phase to the project includesdeveloping a historical walking tourof campus. Some items would beAmy Sikora and Dr. Todd Pfannestiel in front of the new display cases.placed within Clarion University’sbuildings and those taking thetour would see historical items atvarious stops along the way.The Clarion University HistoryProject is a student- and facultyledinitiative seeking donationsthat will be researched, historicallypreserved and potentially displayedas part of Clarion’s permanenthistory collection. Anyone withClarion University items that theybelieve should be historicallypreserved may contact Dr. ToddPfannestiel, tpfannestiel@clarion.edu, or Theresa Edder, tedder@cufinc.org.Campbell Hall Letters Up For AuctionYou can own a piece of ClarionUniversity history. In fact, 18 pieces:the original “Frank M Campbell Hall”letters from the dorm, which was builtin 1972 and demolished in 2008. Thebuilding honored Campbell, who taughtsocial sciences at Clarion from 1938-72. The starting bid is $100. Auctionends September 30, 2010. E-mail bidsto tedder@cuf-inc.org. The winningbidder will pay shipping cost or pickupitems.Frank Campbell during construction of Campbell Hall (1972)For more information on the auction and to follow auctionactivity, go to www.clarion.edu/campbellhall.www.clarion.edu | 29

sports2010Schedule of Eventswww.clarion.edu/alumniHomecoming and Reunion WeekendFriday October 1, 2010Welcome BackReception2 p.m. – 4 p.m.Seifert-Mooney Center for AdvancementStop by the Alumni Center on your wayinto Clarion and leave your legacy bysigning your yearbook for the permanentcollection. Light refreshments will beprovided.Class of 1960 –50 th Reunion Reception6 p.m. – 7 p.m.President’s ResidenceA special event exclusively for the Classof 1960. Be there to reminisce onthe last five decades with your fellowgraduates.Reunion BanquetReception6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.Gemmell RotundaCLARION AND BEYONDCelebrate with the classes of 1965,1970 and Half-Century Club memberswho have returned to campus tomark significant milestones. Reunionyearbooks will be available to sign.Reunion Banquet7 p.m. – 9 p.m.Gemmell Multi-Purpose RoomEnjoy “dinner and a show” as we honorthe classes of 1960, 1965 and 1970with video tributes. Graduates of 1960will be inducted in to the Half-CenturyClub. Cost to attend is $40/person.Open to all alumni and friends.Saturday October 2, 2010Brunch at Eagle Commons9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.Eagle Commons Dining HallThis isn’t your father’sdining hall! All youcan eat for $6.40per adult, $3.99 kids6-12, free under 5,payable at the door.Yearbooks will beavailable to sign in the lobby.Alumni AssociationParade Reception10 a.m. – 12 p.m.Hart Chapel Parking LotWe’re bringing back the message boardsof yesteryear, so check to see if you havea message while you leave your own mark.Visit with numerous alumni, academic andcampus groups. Event pins, door prizes, freebeverages and a performance by the bandmake it worth waking up early!NEW!Free Shuttle to MemorialStadium11 a.m. – 6 p.m.Leave your car in the alumni designatedlots and give your feet a rest by riding thefree shuttle from Hart Chapel to MemorialStadium, running continuously from 11 a.m.– 6 p.m.Autumn Leaf Festival Parade12 p.m. Downtown ClarionNEW!Eagle EndzoneAlumni Party1 p.m. Memorial StadiumGet to the Eagle Endzone and join fellowalumni to cheer the Clarion gridders on tovictory. Get a ‘bird’s eye view’ from the fieldas each play unfolds. Live radio broadcasts,prizes and snacks make this the place to beto show off your Clarion pride!Golden Eagles Football vs.Slippery Rock2 p.m. Memorial StadiumCheer on the Eagles as they take on rivalSlippery Rock. Reserve your tickets inadvance for pick up at Will Call the day ofthe game for $9/person.For a schedule of ALF activities visit:www.clarionpa.comHomecoming Is Brought To You By These Generous Sponsors:IDA WHOLESALE30 | July ’10

CLARION AND BEYONDAlumni Association EventsPlanning A Reunion During Homecoming?Article By Dan Bartoli ’81, Cuaa Board Of DirectorsEach year, as the Alumni Association Board of Directors makesplans for Homecoming, we are presented with new challengesto surmount and ideas to consider. It is always our hope to givereturning alums special opportunities to connect and socializethrough events that are new and different while continuing to beenjoyable yet still affordable. Once again, this October 1 and 2 willbring a few changes to Clarion’s Homecoming and Reunion Weekend2010.The Seifert-Mooney Center for Advancement will open at 2 p.m.Friday for all alumni and guests. On display will be a wide varietyof Clarion memorabilia in the new, permanent display cases. Lightrefreshments will be served. The reception is very informal so take afew minutes to stop on your way into town and sign your yearbook.Clarion University’s new president, Dr. Karen Whitney, will honorreturning alumni who graduated in 1960 and welcome them to the“Half-Century Club” with a special reception on Friday at 6 p.m.The Alumni Reunion Banquet, recognizing the classes of 1960,1965 and 1970, will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Gemmell StudentComplex. Reservations for the banquet may be made by contactingthe Alumni Office at 814-393-2572, or by submitting the formincluded in this magazine. The banquet is open to all interestedalumni, regardless of their years of graduation.On Saturday morning, Eagle Commons will open for a reasonablypriced brunch at 9 a.m. and continue serving until 1:30 p.m. If youhaven’t had the opportunity to visit Eagle Commons, stop in and seehow students dine in the 21 st Century. You’ll be pleasantly surprisedby the experience: it’s not your father’s dining hall!The Alumni Association will host the tent reception in the HartChapel parking lot from 10 a.m. through the start of the AutumnLeaf Parade. Enjoy carnival-type games sponsored by various affinityand campus groups. Complimentary refreshments will be available inaddition to other items for purchase.New this year is a free shuttle bus, running from Hart Chapel toMemorial Stadium and back, beginning at 11 a.m. and continuinguntil 6 p.m. Also being introduced is the “Eagle Endzone” receptioninside the stadium. A large tent will be set up just off the field wherelight snacks and refreshments will be offered.The football team is coming off of an 8-3 season in 2009 thatsaw coach Jay Foster win his first PSAC Coach of the Year honor, andrunning back Alphonso Hoggard win the PSAC West Offensive Playerof the Year. This year’s homecoming opponent is Slippery RockUniversity, so we need every Eagles fan to be out in full spirit!Whether at a ball game or a reception, a parade or a party,over a hot dog or a meal, one thing that doesn’t change about thiswonderful weekend: the people! We are looking forward to a greattime this year. Be sure you are part of it by returning the reservationformon the back of this issue or by registering online at www.clarion.edu/homecoming.Fourth Annual HomecomingCollector Coffee MugThe Clarion University Book Center isoffering a free limited edition coffee mug toClarion University alumni. Coupons for themug can be obtained upon registration atthe alumni tent reception. Coupon must bepresented at the bookcenter and mugs arelimited to 500 while supplies last.Let us know! Many successful reunions have been built around majors, sports andgeographic locations of alumni. The possibilities for affinity group reunions areendless, as these groups continue to grow at Homecoming & Reunion Weekend. Ifyour group is making plans, contact the Alumni Office at alumni@clarion.edu or814-393-2572 to add your activities to the calendar.Alumni & Friends‘Oldies’ DanceBoogie the night away at Clarion’s firstAlumni Oldies Dance on Saturday, Oct.2, beginning at 7 p.m. at the HolidayInn Ballroom. All Clarion alumni andguests are welcome. Admission is$10/person at the door, and is yourticket to fun with a local dj spinningoldies requests, cash bar, raffles andprizes. All proceeds benefit the “Dareto Dream” scholarship for the GoldenEagles football team. Sponsored bythe alumni brothers of Alpha GammaPhi, Phi Sigma Epsilon, Sigma TauGamma, Tau Kappa Epsilon and ThetaChi fraternities; the alumni sisters ofDelta Zeta and Sigma Sigma Sigmasororities; and the Clarion FootballPlayers Alumni Organization.Black Student ReunionCelebrate “the magic” of Clarionduring the following Black StudentReunion events:• Friday, Oct. 1 - WelcomeReception (6:30 p.m.)• Saturday, Oct. 2 - Dinner Buffet(7 p.m.)• Sunday, Oct. 3 - Farewell PrayerService (10:30 a.m.)For more information, contact AngelaGroom ’80, lashonlashon@earthlink.netor 301-292-6105.Honors Program AlumniConnect with fellow Honors Alumniand their families during a specialreception in Moore Hall, Friday, Oct.1, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. For moreinformation, contact Joe Fiedor ’09 atjfiedor@clarion.edu.Phi Sigma EpsilonAlumni brothers of Phi SigmaEpsilon have a full schedule ofevents planned, starting with theGamma’s golf scramble at Hi-LevelGolf Course in Kossuth on Friday,Oct. 1. Shotgun start at 9 a.m.; $40fee per golfer includes 18-holes, golfcart for each pair of golfers, foodand drinks. A hospitality suite will beopen at 6 p.m. that evening at theHoliday Inn. On Saturday, Oct. 2, allbrothers are invited to participate inthe ALF parade by accompanying thehistoric Phi Sig Cannon. At 6 p.m.,a “100 th Anniversary Celebration”banquet will take place at ClarionOaks Golf Club, with the hospitalitysuite set to reopen at 9 p.m. For moreinformation, contact Larry McElwain ’62at phisigsclarion@aol.com or 706-258-77831.Alpha Gamma PhiAll Fraternity and Sorority Alumni areinvited to join the Gammas as theyhost their annual golf scramble Friday,Oct. 1. The event will take place atthe Hi-Level Golf Course in Kossuth.Shotgun start at 9 a.m.; $40 fee pergolfer includes 18-holes, golf cart foreach pair of golfers, food and drinks.For more information, contact WayneNorris ’65 at wnorris@dura-bond.com or724-327-0280.Sigma Tau Gamma/Sigma TauMake plans to attend Sig Tau’s thirdannual Homecoming gathering! SigTau alumni will join in the Gammasannual golf scramble at Hi-Level GolfCourse in Kossuth on Friday, Oct. 1.Shotgun start at 9 a.m.; $40 fee pergolfer includes 18-holes, golf cart foreach pair of golfers, food and drinks.The Sig Tau hospitality suite will beopen following the tournament inthe Cook Forest Room at the ClarionHoliday Inn. The hospitality suite willreopen Saturday at 5 p.m. Food anddrinks will be available in the roomthroughout the weekend. For moreinformation, contact Paul Palmer ’61at pppalmer@isd.net, and alumnibrothers can watch their mail for moreinformation.Sigma Sigma SigmaThe Alpha Pi Chapter of Sigma SigmaSigma would like to invite all Tri SigmaAlumnae and their families to attendan open house immediately followingthe parade on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010,at the Chapter House (located at 11Wilson Ave). For further details, pleasecontact Shannon Fitzpatrick Thomas ’92at s.fitzpatrick@rcn.com or 610-721-6472.www.clarion.edu | 31

nonprofit orgU.S. POSTAGEPAIDClarion UniversityUniversity RelationsClarion University of Pennsylvania840 Wood StreetClarion, PA 16214-1232Homecoming &Reunion Weekend 2010October 1-3, 2010Homecoming and Reunion Weekend Registration FormFriday, October 1, 2010r 50 th Reunion ReceptionExclusively for Class of 1960# reservations _______r Reunion BanquetGemmell Multi-Purpose Room# reservations ____ X $40 =____Please indicate events you will beattending and the number of reservations.Payment must accompany reservation.Please make checks payable toClarion University Foundation, Inc.Saturday, October 2, 2010r Alumni Association Parade ReceptionHart Chapel# reservations _______r Eagle Endzone (game ticket requiredfor entry, purchased ahead or day-of)# reservations _____r Homecoming Football GameGolden Eagles vs. Slippery RockMemorial Stadium# reservations ____ X $9 =____Name_________________________________________________ Alumni Class of______________Street___________________________________________________________________________City_ ____________________________________State_____________ Zip Code_______________Phone Number _________________________________________(Cell)______________________Preferred E-mail___________________________________________________________________Guest Name(s)____________________________________________________________________Method of Payment: oCheck Enclosed oCharge My CardAccount Number: — — — —/— — — —/— — — —/— — — —Exp. Date — — /— —Security Code — — —Authorized Signature___________________________________________More information on pages 30-31