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The James F. Dicke
College of Business Administration
in honor � the Continuing Generosity
and Su�o� � James F. Di�e Sr.
and his family
MAGAZINE AND ALUMNI JOURNAL
Mentoring
at Northern
FALL 2007

NorthernShowcase
Noted
photographer
includes Ada
in exhibit of
Midwestern
towns
New York City photographer, Nancy Sirkis,
has photographed a variety of Ohio venues,
including Ada, for an exhibit of small Midwestern
locales that focuses a keen eye on
architecture and Americana.
A photographer, artist and teacher, Sirkis
says, “I cannot remember a time when I did
not draw, paint, or take photographs. I want to
distill an image into its essence… with Photoshop,
I am no longer limited to depicting a
fleeting second. By combining images taken
at many different moments, I can evoke the
timeless essence of a street, courtyard or
neighborhood because I can direct the choreography
of time.”
Sirkis was in the area last spring courtesy
of a program sponsored jointly by
the Art Department, the ONU Cultural Affairs
and Special Events Committee and
the Ada Rotary Club. Her exhibit of digital
photographs, “Places Like Ada,” was held
at the Ada Depot, September 8-9, 2007,
and included photographs from small
towns and villages in Iowa and Minnesota
along with the Ohio locales. The prints of
Ada and ONU shown here are available
through Professor Laurie (Kah) Laird,
BSME ’86, assistant professor of mechanicia
engineering/co-op education director
at: l-laird@onu.edu or 419-772-2421. Proceeds
from the sale of artwork will benefit
the Ada Rotary Scholarship Fund.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Features
3 Commencement
10 Naming of The James F. Dicke
College of Business Administration
11 Mentoring at Northern
Departments
2 Letter from the President
4 Tundra Today
18 From the Faculty:
Getting Entrepreneurial at ONU
16 Polar Bear Report
20 Book Report
20 Faculty Lounge
Alumni Journal
22 Northern Memories
23 Class Notes & Alumni Profiles
40 Teddy Bears
44 In Memorium
Inside Back Cover
Alumni Weekend 2007
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FromthePresident
Dear Friends:
As we begin a new academic year at Ohio Northern University, we have much to look forward to and
much to celebrate. We have more than 750 new freshmen joining our campus and they bring with them
exceptional potential. �eir entrance scores, class rankings and grade point averages are all higher than
ever before in our history. For example, the average ACT score is 25.9 (composite) compared to 25.4 for
the last two years and 25.0 three years ago.
�ese eager new students and returning students found a campus with an expanded and renovated Weber
Hall, and a new name for the College of Business Administration. It is now �e James F. Dicke College of
Business Administration. Read more about the college and the first rate facilities that house it in this issue.
Join us, too, as we look back to May and celebrate the class of 2007, including the first graduates of the LL.M. program.
Ohio Northern has accomplished much in recent months and is poised to accomplish even more with the dedication of its students,
faculty and staff, and the ongoing support of its dedicated alumni.
Toby and I look forward to sharing these exciting opportunities with you.
Sincerely,
Kendall L. Baker
President
Ohio Northern University
President
Kendall L. Baker
Vice President for
Academic Affairs
Anne Lippert
Vice President and
Dean of Enrollment
Karen P. (Casper) Condeni, BA ’74
Vice President for
Advancement
�omas R. Stevick
Vice President for
Financial Affairs
John Green
Vice President for
Student Affairs
Alice-Kay Hilderbrand
P.S. Ohio Northern is on the move -- and the direction is up!
Ohio Northern University has jumped to the No. 2 ranking among Midwest comprehensive colleges in the 2008
U.S. News & World Report annual edition of “America’s Best Colleges” and is featured once again in the Princeton
Review annual college guide, “�e Best 366 Colleges, 2008 addition.
ONU, which had been ranked No. 5 for the past six years, was elevated
to the No. 2 spot in the U.S. News & World Report’s annual guide. �e
University has been in the top 10 for the past 16 years.
�e Princeton Review ranks the top colleges in more than 60 categories,
covering topics from academics and financial aid to aspects of college life.
Publisher
�omas R. Stevick
(t-stevick@onu.edu)
Vice President for
University Advancement
Editor
Mary A. Wilkin
(m-wilkin@onu.edu)
Associate Director for
Communications Services
Art Director
Toma Williams, BFA ’96
(t-williams@onu.edu)
Associate Director for Art and Design
Alumni Journal Editors
William L. Robinson, BSEd ’61,
Hon.D. ’05, H of F ’05
(w-robinson@onu.edu)
Executive Assistant to the President
Ann Donnelly, BS ’99
(a-donnelly@onu.edu)
Director of Alumni Affairs
Danielle (Verone) Murray, BA ’01
(d-murray@onu.edu)
Assistant Director of Alumni
Affairs
Class Notes Editor
Send Class Notes news via e-mail
to: alumni@onu.edu
Contributing Writers
Mary A. Wilkin, Tim Glon,
José Nogueras, Autumn Steiner,
Gary Schenkel
Contributing
Photographers
José Nogueras, Ken Colwell,
Tim Glon, Mary A. Wilkin
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Law commencement platform party from left, Donald N.
Hannah, JD ’07, who sang the national anthem; Kristen
A. Vogtsberger, JD ’07, who gave the benediction;
Gregory P. Jones, JD ’07, who gave the invocation;
Deanna R. Cook, JD ’07, the student speaker; and
President Kendall L. Baker.
Celebrating Success
Undergraduate
Commencement, 2007
May 20, Sports Center
Guest Speaker: Brian Kenny, ESPN personality,
national sports Emmy winner
Honorary Degrees: William T. Ferri, BSPh ’67
and Bishop James Griffin, Diocese of
Columbus, Ohio
Student Address: Dustin Wickersham,
Huntsville, Ohio
Student vocalists: Amy J. Larimore, Elida,
Ohio, Michael Oberhauser, Maumee, Ohio
For more commencement photos and video,
go to: www.onu.edu/07commencement
Jacob Lammers, BA ’07, Kari Searl, BS ’07, Ryan
Millikin, BSCE ’07, Andrew Freeman, BSEE ’07,
Elizabeth Fogle, BA ’07, and Kevin Wells, BS ’07.
Jennifer Burch, BS ’07, and
Matt Wayt, BA ’07.
Bill Robinson, BSEd ’61, Hon.D.
’05, H of F ’05, and Monte Paschal,
BSBA ’07, celebrate commencement
at the President’s home reception.
Dean David Crago greets Richard Cordray
before giving his commencement speech.
Members of the platform party for undergraduate
commencement, include, from left, Dustin A.
Wickersham, student speaker, Michael Oberhauser,
who led in singing the ONU hymn, Bishop James
Griffin, who received an honorary degree, and Amy J.
Larimore, who led the singing of the national anthem.
Marc Pupillo, PharmD ’07, Michael Moranville,
PharmD ’07, Daniel Micaletti, PharmD ’07, Jordan
Fahrni, PharmD ’07, and Tom Kier, BSPh ’82,
associate dean of pharmacy operations.
A garden reception held during commencement
weekend at the President’s House.
Law Commencement, 2007
May 13, ONU Sports Center
Guest Speaker: Richard Cordray, Ohio Treasurer of State
Honorary Degree: Judge Thomas F. Bryant, JD ’66
Student Address: Deanna R. Cook, JD ’07, Alger, Ohio
Invocation: Gregory P. Jones, JD ’07, Columbia, S.C.
Benediction: Kristen A. Vogtsberger, JD ’07, San
Antonio, Texas
Featured vocalists: Donald N. Hannah, JD ’07,
Alexandria, Ind., and Givi Kutidze, Tbilisi, Georgia
Board of Trustees Chairman Robert C. Smith,
BA ’75, BSBA ’06, left, and guest speaker
Brian Kenny, ESPN personality, prepare to join
the procession into the 2007 undergraduate
commencement exercises.
Faculty from left, Dennis De Luca, Ph.D.,associate
professor of biological sciences; David Smith, Ph.D.,
associate professor of geography; Raymond F.
Schuck, visiting associate professor of history;
Robert M. Alexander, Ph.D., BA ’94, associate
professor of political science.
The Schroeder family is all smiles as they gather
at Commencement 2007. From left are: Karen,
Jeremy, BSCE ’07, Danielle (Rayle), and Duane,
Ohio Northern University maintenance supervisor.
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TundraToday
Weber Hall is Newly Designed as
a Welcome Center
Weber Hall, home of Ohio Northern University’s Admissions and Financial
Aid offices, has undergone a major expansion and renovation to become “a
warm and inviting welcome for the nearly 3,000 families who visit the campus
each year,” says Karen (Casper) Condeni, BA ’74, vice president and dean of
enrollment.
�e project included the addition of a two-story east wing, the creation of
a new, main portico entrance on the south side, and a complete redesign of the
interior of the facility. Inside the entrance is a beautiful and more comfortable
reception area. �is also allows for easy access to the Admissions departmental
offices and, to a spacious conference room that seats 15-20 for seminars or
informational meetings.
�e International Admissions Office has moved into the second floor’s west
wing; and
the offices
of Financial
Aid are also
clustered on
the second
floor, near
a n o t h e r
conference
room.
President’s Leadership Dessert
�e annual President’s Leadership Dessert, held on May 9, celebrated the leadership of
individual students and student organizations on campus during the past year.
�e DeBow Freed Award for Outstanding Leadership and the Alice-Kay Hilderbrand
Student Organization of the Year Award highlighted the event.
The DeBow Freed Award honors one male and one female student from each
class, freshman through senior. �e Alice-Kay Hilderbrand award honors three student
organizations.
Robert C. Smith, BA ’75, chair of the Ohio Northern University Board of Trustees,
president and owner of Spero-Smith Investment Advisors, Inc., of Westlake, Ohio, was guest
speaker for the event.
(Top right) President Emeritus Dr. DeBow Freed is pictured with the Outstanding Leadership Award
winners: front from left, freshmen Christopher Senesi, civil engineering student from Hinckley, Ohio,
and Alison Leavitt, first-year pharmacy major from Nappanee, Ind.; second row, sophomore Jessica
Morelli, nursing student from Elkhart, Ind., and Todd Sega, second-year pharmacy major from Edinboro,
Pa.; third row, juniors Zach Huffman, management major from Dayton, Ohio, and Kristen McDowell,
music education major from Willard, Ohio; top row, seniors Karla Geise, management major from
Sidney, Ohio, and Brett Kritzberger, fourth-year pharmacy student from Hudson, Ohio.
(Bottom right) Alice-Kay Hilderbrand, left, vice president for student affairs, poses with Student
Organization of the Year award winners, from left, Tonya Stenger, a fourth-year pharmacy student from
Jefferson, Ohio, representing Kappa Epsilon; Justin Yarnell, junior in civil engineering from Powell,
Ohio, representing Habitat for Humanity; and Susan Warrington, a fourth year pharmacy student from
Hudson, Ohio, representing Circle K.
ASEE Awarded to Two
Engineering Faculty
College of Engineering professors Dr. John Estell and Dr. John-
David Yoder, were recognized as the recipients of the “2007 Best Paper
Award” by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE).
Estell, professor of computer engineering and computer science,
and Yoder, associate professor of mechanical engineering, collaborated
to assess the merits of an exercise for freshmen engineering students.
�e two Ohio Northern University professors worked with a team from
Northeastern University on the joint development.
The resulting paper titled “Tower of Straws: Reaching New
Heights with Active Learning in Engineering Design for the First-
Year Curriculum” was presented at the ASEE Annual Conference and
Exposition held in Honolulu, Hawaii, this past summer.
Estell and Yoder’s paper focuses on the Tower of Straws exercise used
in Freshman Engineering 1 (GE 104). Students are instructed to build a
structure as tall as possible from a fixed number of straws and fasteners,
given a limited amount of time. �e completed tower must be freestanding,
at least seven inches tall, and be able to support a golf or tennis ball for 30
seconds. Teams of students design and analyze possible solutions before
testing the towers against specific constraints and criteria.
�e purpose of the joint research with Northeastern was to examine
the different methodologies successfully used at the two institutions.
�eir research showed that students from both universities benefit from
the Tower of Straw project because it serves as an early introduction
to the engineering design process.
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Coming soon…the University Inn
Construction began this summer on a new 39-room University Inn projected to be completed
in fall 2008. �is fully appointed hotel will provide one and two-bedroom suites and deluxe rooms
for families, lecturers and other visitors to the campus and community.
Built on the former site of the University Place Apartments on College Avenue, and just steps
from McIntosh Center and the Freed Center for the Performing Arts, the new inn will be open
year round. It will also provide three meeting rooms, an area for continental breakfast, and a central
courtyard with a fountain, as a special location for receptions and gatherings.
“It is really a key project for the university,” said President Kendall L. Baker. “We’ve needed
a space that can accommodate folks that come to our University and community for a long time
and we are pleased that we will soon have it.”
Ohio Northern University alumni James Dial, BA, ’57, and Nidrah (Roberson) Dial, AA, ’58, have
been assisting in the planning process for the inn. Architects for the project are Miller Lecky Architects of
Columbus, Ohio.
International Student Speaks
for ONU’s Honors Day
Honors Day, May 5, brought together more than 40
undergraduate academic departments and honor societies
with more than 600 Ohio Northern University students and
their families; to present awards and induct new members, in
celebration of academic excellence.
Oleksandr “Sasha” Kondratyuk, an LL.M. student from Kyiv,
Ukraine, was the featured speaker at the convocation which was
followed by a luncheon for participants and their families.
Kondratyuk is one of 11 young lawyers in the first LL.M.
class at ONU’s Pettit College of Law.
Also taking part in the Honors Day convocation and
luncheon were Elizabeth Drummond, a senior in history from
Masury, Ohio, and president of the Honors Council; Christopher
Lemon, a senior in biochemistry from Lower Burrell, Pa., and
vice president of the Honors Council, and Stephanie Nuss, a
fifth year pharmacy student from Unicoi, Tenn., and secretary
of the Honors Council. �e three members of Honors Council
are elected to represent Ohio Northern’s 41 honor societies.
“Honors Day is a time for Ohio Northern’s students and
their families to celebrate their successes and accomplishments
and to commit themselves to building their communities, towns,
states, nations, and world,” says Dr. Anne Lippert, vice president
for academic affairs.”
Honors Day Convocation platform party members include from left:
Oleksandr “Sasha” Kondratyuk, LL.M. student and featured speaker;
Dr. Eric T. Baumgartner, dean, College of Engineering; Dr. James W.
Fenton, dean, College of Business Administration; Dr. David C. Crago,
dean, College of Law; Dr. Robert A. Manzer, dean, College of Arts and
Sciences; Elizabeth Drummond, president, Honors Council; and Dr.
Jon E. Sprague, dean, College of Pharmacy.
ONU Receives $3 million Gift from Beeler Estate
Ohio Northern University graduate Eugene A. Beeler, BA ’49, has remembered his alma
mater with a gift of more than $3 million from his estate.
Beeler, who passed away in October 2006, graduated from ONU with a major in
accounting. He was a certified public accountant and a founding partner in Howard & Beeler
in Lima, Ohio; now known as Lentol, Violet Kientz & Co.
�e gift is to be applied to ONU’s endowment fund and will benefit the ONU general
fund, �e James F. Dicke College of Business Administration, and the Eugene A. Beeler,
Herman and Nettie Beeler, and Leota Beeler Endowment fund for student aid.
Beeler set up the Beeler Endowment Fund in 1996 to honor his parents and sister.
“We appreciate receiving this generous gift from Mr. Beeler, one of our most distinguished
alumni,” said President Kendall L. Baker. “�is donation will allow the University to continue
to provide current and future students the necessary tools to excel.”
ONU Affiliates with Japanese Girls’ School
In the summer of 2008, Ohio Northern University will host a three-week summer
camp for students from the Kasukabe Girls’ High School in Kasujo, Japan.
�e camp will offer English as a Second Language (ESL) as well as academic
course work for the Japanese students. It is to be offered at the same time as a camp
for American students interested in Asian studies, international relations or Japanese
studies; providing an international cultural experience for both groups of campers.
�e camp is one outcome of an affiliation agreement between the Kasukabe Girls’ High
School and Ohio Northern signed in a formal ceremony at the Saitama Prefectural Office
and witnessed by a representative of the Ohio Department of Development, Asia office.
Deanna Shine, coordinator of international admissions, explains that the affiliation
agreement offers advantages to both ONU and students of the Japanese high school.
Kasujo students will have international education opportunities and be encouraged
to apply to ONU. In addition, there are plans to collaborate on technological projects.
In preparation for the exchange Morio Sakamaki, principal of the girls’ school, and
Mrs. Hisako Kawada, assistant principal, recently visited Ohio Northern.
�e affiliation is an outgrowth of a sister state relationship between Ohio and
Saitama Prefecture. �e signing took place in the prefecture offices and included Barry
Rosenstock, Ohio’s representative from the Department of Development.
�e affiliation agreement drew extensive media coverage from both Japanese
television and print media.
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Wetlands Research Targets University
Farm
Two biology majors, senior Virginia Abernathy from Beavercreek, Ohio, and sophomore
Kim Trinkle from Columbus, Ohio, spent the summer working at the restored wetlands on
the university’s Tidd-Oak Farm.
Under the direction of Drs. Brian Keas and Bob Verb, with financial support from David
Kriegel, Ohio Northern University board of trustees member, the students have established
sampling plots in three of the large, permanent wetlands on-site. �ey visit these sites several
times a week gathering data on water chemistry, algae, aquatic plants, macroinvertebrates,
amphibians and birds.
When the students are not at the wetlands sampling, they worked in the laboratory
on campus, sorting and identifying the organisms from the samples. One of the initial
goals of the project
was to characterize the
physical and chemical
environments and then
compile an inventory
of the organisms living
in these habitats.
The students will
present their results
at scientific meetings
and in peer-reviewed
publications in the
coming years.
ONU Students Participate in
Posters on the Hill
Three Ohio Northern University physics students
were among 80 students from across the country to present
their research projects on Capital Hill, April 25, in an event
sponsored by the Council on Undergraduate Research
(CUR).
Seniors Andrea Herrick from Swanton, Ohio, Kevin Wells
from Creston, Ohio, and Michael Garee from St. Marys, Ohio,
presented their research “Breathing oscillation of elliptical
Debye clusters” as part of Posters on the Hill.
�e posters represent the results of independent research
in science, mathematics and humanities.
Posters on the Hill offers students the opportunity to share
their personal stories and the excitement of their discoveries
with members of Congress and professional scientists.
ONU’s students previously presented their work at
the 59th Gaseous Electronic Conference (GEC) held last
October in Columbus, Ohio. In their poster, they reported
on experimental work done in the ONU plasma physics
laboratory under the supervision of Terry Sheridan, Ph.D.,
associate professor of physics.
Associate Director for
Annual Giving
Dacy Wilcox is the new associate director for
annual giving in University Advancement.
She received her bachelor’s degree in English from
�e Ohio State University in 2002 and her master’s in
communications from The Ohio State University in
2003.
She had been the assistant director of law
admissions since September 2004. In her new position,
she will be active in soliciting annual donations to
the University, including �e Northern Fund and
phoneathon efforts.
Concrete Canoe Reaches Nationals
�e Ohio Northern University concrete canoe team moved up one place in the 2007
ASCE National Concrete Canoe Competition in Seattle, June 14-16.
Last year’s team finished 13th, while this year’s team finished 12th in the field of 22.
ONU also won fifth place in the design paper portion of the competition.
Scoring for competition includes the categories of design paper, oral presentation,
finished product and the races. Each category contributes 25 percent of the total score.
�e 22 participating teams qualified for the nationals after winning in their respective
regional competitions. �e ONU team fielded the canoe “Northern Edge” which had a
length of 19.7 ft. and weighed 207 lbs. Co-captains of the team are Michael Brown, a
senior in civil engineering from Ada, Ohio, and Bradford Barber, a sophomore in civil
engineering from Bowling
Green, Ohio. Farhad Reza,
Ph.D., associate professor
of civil engineering, is the
team advisor.
�e races were held at
Lake Sammamish and drew
a large crowd including
several ONU alumni
from the Seattle area.
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Pharmacy Skills Lab Created
With the start of classes, pharmacy students will have a new pharmacy skills lab in which to test
their classroom work knowledge.
Located on the first floor of the Robertson-Evans pharmacy building, the renovated area offers
approximately 2,400 square feet of practice areas next to the remodeled Drug Information Center.
With a commercial-like entry, the facility recreates the atmosphere of pharmacy retail and clinical
practice.
�e space is set up in six pods, each of which can accommodate four students. �e pods simulate
a compounding pharmacy, a patient counseling area, physical assessment area and an over-the-counter
retail facility. Ceiling-mounted cameras allow the simulated patient contacts to be recorded for later evaluation.
“Pharmacy students from the first through fifth year of the program will use the facility, but emphasis will be for fourth-year students,” says Dr.
Jon Sprague, dean of the college of pharmacy.
�e project is the result of donations from pharmacy alumni and friends. A dedication ceremony is scheduled for this fall.
ProBono Awards Honor Public Service
Donald A. Wietmarschen, JD ’81 of Zanesville, Ohio, and Jeffrey S.
Snell, a third-year law student from Columbus, Ohio, are the recipients of the
2007 Pro Bono/Public Interest awards. �e two were presented their awards
at the annual honors banquet given by the Ohio Northern University College
of Law.
Wietmarschen is a partner with Gottlieb, Johnston, Beam & Dal Ponte,
P.L.L., in Zanesville, Ohio. He was nominated for the award by David P. Mitzel,
Ph.D., executive director of the Muskingum County Community Foundation.
“�anks to Don’s astute counsel, the Foundation is able to be an innovative
leader. He has given us the confidence to go where other foundations fear to
tread.”
Jeffrey B. Garber nominated his classmate, Snell, for the award because of
his commitment to public service throughout his law school career. Snell’s work
with the West Virginia Public Defender Corporation was cited. He provided tax
assistance to low-income citizens through the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance
program. He also served as president of the American Constitution Society,
which educates students and the public on issues such as voting rights.
“Jeff is the perfect example of an excellent young legal mind,” said Garber.
“He’s devoted to public service and that is necessary for the efficient functioning
of an equal justice system.”
�e Pro Bono/Public Interest Award is given annually and was created to
expand and encourage pro bono and public interest service.
From left, Jeffrey S. Snell receives his Pro Bono/
Public Interest Award from Bruce French, professor
of law. Standing at right is third-year law student
Jeffrey B. Garber who nominated Snell.
Donald A. Wietmarschen, JD ’81, left,
accepts his Pro Bono Award from
Professor French.
College of Law Graduates Shine
in Bar Exam
Gr a d u a t e s o f O h i o
Northern University Pettit
College of Law recorded the
second highest percentage of
first-time applicants passing the
February 2007 bar exam in the
state of Ohio.
The University of Akron
School of Law ranked first with Dean David C. Crago
92 percent, followed by Ohio
Northern with 83 percent.
Statewide, there were 271 firsttime
applicants and 79 percent
received passing scores.
David C. Crago, dean
and professor of law at
Ohio Northern said of the
accomplishment, “We are
extremely proud of our students
and their successful completion
of the Ohio bar examination. Ohio Supreme Court Justice Robert R. Cupp
�is is the culmination of years
of hard work, determination, and self-discipline.”
During a special public session of the Supreme Court, held on May 14
at �e Ohio �eatre in Columbus, the oath of office was administered to
applicants who were successful on the examination, and who satisfied all
of the Supreme Court’s other requirements for admission.
Ohio Northern alumnus and Ohio Supreme Court Justice Robert
R. Cupp, BA ’73, JD ’76, offered remarks at the ceremony. John S. Stith,
president of the Ohio State Bar Association, and Dean Crago also took
part.
Speaking on behalf of the legal educators at Ohio’s nine law schools,
Crago said, “You take with you an awesome force. We expect you to use
that force wisely, to use the law to build a better world.”
Crago added: “You are joining a learned profession. It is imperative
you act as professionals, in your language, demeanor, relationships and
fundamental beliefs.”
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Freed Center Season: Celebrating America
Starting with the magic of “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” and continuing through the music of the Ohio
Northern University Symphony with winners of the Concerto Competition, the Freed Center for the Performing
Arts offers a season with entertainment for everyone in the family.
Among the headliners are Herman’s Hermits, starring Peter Noone, on Oct. 6, during ONU’s Homecoming
Weekend; the Peoria Ballet on Oct. 13-14; �e Temptations Review with Dennis Edward and the ONU
Symphony on Oct. 31; �e Capitol Steps, in a return engagement on March 8; the Sixth International Play
Festival in April; and Ellis Marsalis with the ONU Jazz Band on May 6.
Other theatre highlights will be “�e Bully,” a play for ages five and older; “Reviving Ophelia,” detailing
the struggles of female adolescents; the traditional ONU Holiday Spectacular; “�e Queen of Bingo,” an off-
Broadway hit; “Pinkalicious,” a tale of moderation for children; student-directed one-act plays; “Frederick
Douglass – In the Shadow of Slavery,” with Broadway star Mel Johnson Jr.; and “Little Women, the Musical.”
Musical performances will include Toxic Audio, an award-wining a cappella ensemble;
�e ONU Symphonic Band; Band-O-Rama; Christmas Band Concert, Jazz Band, Winter Band Concert; and
a Springtime Voyage with the ONU Symphony.
For a complete list of events, go to the ONU Web site at: www.freedcenter.com
Celebrating 20 Years of
Gospel Music
“�e music we sing is in an African-American style and
tradition, but participants are from many different racial and
ethnic backgrounds and the music is shared with diverse
audiences,” said Adriane �ompson-Bradshaw. Bradshaw is
the Ohio Northern University dean of students and director
of the university’s Gospel Ensemble, which celebrated its
20 th anniversary at a reunion concert on campus in April.
�e Gospel Ensemble consists of students, faculty
and staff who perform contemporary gospel music, mostly
singing a cappella. �ey have performed over 50 concerts,
not only at their annual spring event at ONU, but also
traveling to area churches to share their musical message.
“Music, especially gospel music,” says �ompson-Bradshaw,
“has a way of breaking down barriers and allowing people
to relate to one another.”
�ere are recordings available of the ensemble’s 10 th
and 15 th anniversary concerts, and a video and audio
recording of this year’s 20 th anniversary performance. For
more information, contact �ompson-Bradshaw at: (419)
772-2433 or email: a-thompson@onu.edu
Adriane Thompson-Bradshaw
performs at the Gospel Ensemble.
ONU Research for Rudolph Foods
Combines Robots and Pork Rinds
Ohio Northern University has been awarded a $50,622 grant from Rudolph Foods
of Lima, Ohio, for a research project titled, “Vision Driven Robotic Processing for the
Pork Skin Processing Industry.”
Under the direction of Adam Stienecker, Ph.D., assistant professor of technology,
the research team spent the summer developing new algorithms to improve processing,
packaging and distribution of pork rinds produced by Rudolph Foods, the world’s
largest producer of pork rinds and related snacks. Annual production exceeds 100
million pounds.
�e research was conducted in the department of technological studies in the ONU
Robotics Center of Excellence, using the latest KUKA robotic equipment and 3D image
processing technology from E+V Technology GmbH, a German company.
Bob Hanley, a senior technology major from Edison, N.J., and Trevor Robinson,
a junior technology major fom Caledonia, Ohio, were research assistants on the
project.
As a part of this research experience Stienecker and his students attended the
International Robots & Vision conference in Chicago for a week-long look at trends
in the robotic vision market.
“�is is a great opportunity for ONU and our research facilities,” Stienecker said.
“Not only does this project provide a great learning experience for our students, but it
allows ONU to be at the forefront of new technology and research while providing a
service to industry.”
Earlier this year, ONU
and KUKA Robotics
Corporation unveiled
the ONU Robotics
Center of Excellence. �e
center provides ONU
students with hands-on
design and programming
experience using KUKA
robots, controllers and
software.
From left, Trevor Robinson, Adam Stienecker, Ph.D., and Bob
Hanley, apply robotic processing to an industrial problem.
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Monaco Second in Regional
Accounting Competition
Megan Monaco, a junior
accounting major from North
Canton, Ohio, took second place
in the undergraduate division of
the Deloitte-Touche/American
Accounting Association Ohio Region
Student Manuscript Competition.
Monaco’s entry was titled
“Lauren Manufacturing: A Case
Study in the Implementation of
Lean Accounting.”
Jill (Ringleman) Christopher,
BSBA ’82, associate professor of
accounting, served as Monaco’s
advisor. “�is is the first time that an
Ohio Northern University student
has entered this competition and it
is a great tribute to Megan’s talent,”
Christopher said. “We are proud of
her accomplishment, which reflects
positively on the University’s accounting program.”
Monaco competed against students from colleges and universities across
the state. �e Deloitte/AAA Region Manuscript competition is open to all
undergraduate accounting students, and encourages undergraduate accounting
majors to engage in reading that goes beyond the textbook, to critically examine
an issue, and to polish their writing skills. Papers are graded on the significance of
the issue(s) covered, the strength of defense for selecting the issue(s), the strength
of analysis, and the merits of recommendations.
Presser Foundation Provides Five New
Pianos
Because of a $25,000 grant from the Presser Foundation, the music department at
Ohio Northern University was able to replace several old pianos with five new ones.
Professor of music, Dr. M.J. “Sunny” Zank, and Dr. Rebecca (Harnishfeger)
Casey, BM ’85, assistant professor of music and chair of the keyboard department,
helped to organize the application for the grant. “We are delighted to receive this
grant—pianos are such a vital part of our department,” says Zank. “Our unique
relationship with the Presser Foundation is one we hope to maintain in the years
to come. It’s a great way to carry out the wishes of �eodore Presser.” In fact, Dr.
Casey was the recipient of a Presser Scholar award, in 1984, as an ONU student.
�e Presser Foundation, based in Haverford, Pa., has a special relationship with
Ohio Northern. �eodore Presser, the organization’s founder, was the first music
professor at Northern. Presser taught in the early years of the University, and his will
allowed for the construction of “Presser Halls” at ten universities, including ONU.
�e current Presser Hall was completed in 1929, four years after Presser’s death.
“Ohio Northern is proud to be part of the interesting history of �eodore Presser
and to have benefit from his philanthropic legacy in the cause of music education,”
said Dr. Kendall L. Baker, president of ONU. “Our university and our students
have benefit over many decades from Mr. Presser’s foresight in forming �e Presser
Foundation and we value our enduring relationship with them enormously.”
‘The Magic Flute’
A professional, lavishly imaginative production of Mozart’s widely
performed and best-loved opera, “�e Magic Flute” brought audiences
to their feet at the Freed Center for the Performing Arts during its
April performances.
Ohio Northern students began rehearsals last November and then
worked side by side with professional soloists and designers brought
in to collaborate on the opera. Lindsay Naiman, a senior criminal
justice and musical theatre major from Findlay, Ohio, sang the role
of “Pamina” as her senior capstone project. She was joined by other
talented students, as well as professional singer/actors Andrew Bidlack
as “Tamino,” Audrey Luna, as the “Queen of the Night,” and John
Shuffle as “Sarasto.”
Morgan Eckert and Aaron Rhyne provided professional design in
puppetry and video for the season’s theatrical finale which included a
cast of more than 60 actors, singers and dancers.
ONU Hosts Summer Camps
Each summer Ohio Northern University hosts a number of
academic, athletic and music camps that bring thousands of middle
and high school students from all over the region to the ONU
campus.
�e Summer Honors Institute for gifted students included
programs in 13 academic areas. New this year was the “Be Your
Own Boss” entrepreneur camp which included participation by
Jason Duff, BSBA ’05, and Rob Lydic, BS ’97.
In addition, camps in crime scene and forensics, music,
G.E.M.S. (Girls in
Engineering, Math
and Science), and
sports programs in
football, baseball,
basketball, softball
a n d s w i m m i n g
opened the facilities
of ONU, and the
expertise of its
faculty and staff, to
the public.
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The James F. Dicke College of Business Administration
College of Business Administration
Named for James F. Dicke.
Established in 1978, the Ohio Northern University College of Business
Administration has become The James F. Dicke College of Business
Administration.
�e naming, which became official on April 2, 2007, honors James F.
Dicke Sr., Hon.D. ’00, recognizing his and his family’s past and continuing
support of the College of Business Administration and Ohio Northern.
“Ohio Northern has a long and warm relationship with Mr. Dicke and the
entire Dicke family,” said ONU President Kendall L. Baker. “It is our honor
to recognize the outstanding leadership and continuing support of Mr. Dicke
in this manner.”
Although Ohio Northern students have long studied business, beginning
with classes in bookkeeping as early as 1874, for most of its history the
University granted degrees through the College of Arts and Sciences to students
majoring in economics, accounting, business administration and marketing.
�at changed when the College of Business Administration was established
in 1978, bringing together business faculty and resources for a more cohesive
program.
In September 2003, the College of Business Administration moved into
James F. Dicke Hall, made possible by a $4 million lead gift from Mr. and
Mrs. James F. Dicke Sr.
In this visually striking 35,000-square-foot structure are state-of-the-art
classrooms and conference rooms. �e atrium features a 160-foot long, twostory
lobby and a real-time stock ticker. �e 133-seat forum accommodates
formal meetings and events with the latest in communications technology.
In 2003 the college also achieved accreditation by the Association to
Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a formal recognition of
the program’s ability to prepare students to become successful business and
James F. Dicke Sr., Hon.D. ’00
community leaders. �e college integrates theory and practice with ongoing
mentoring opportunities, to create an outstanding academic program.
In 2006, Ohio Northern offered a bachelor of science in business
administration degree (BSBA) to graduates who had completed their business
studies prior to the opening of the College of Business Administration. More
than 150 alumni took part in a formal graduation ceremony to receive the new
degree, uniting them with the College of Business Administration. Now the
college has a formal name.
“Speaking for the students, faculty and staff of the new James F. Dicke
College of Business Administration, we could not be happier that our college is
being named for James F. Dicke Sr.,” said Dean James W. Fenton Jr., Ph.D. “In
addition to being a successful entrepreneur and businessman, he has all of the
attributes you desire when a person’s name is added to that of your institution
including a tremendous reputation in the region, the state and the nation. He
is known for being an ethical, responsible, caring and giving person. We are
extremely proud to have the name, James F. Dicke precede the words College
of Business Administration at our institution.”
�e Dicke family owns Crown Equipment Corporation of New Bremen,
Ohio, which operates manufacturing plants and dealerships in the United
States, Europe, and Asia, and has grown into one of the largest manufacturers
of lift trucks in the world.
He has been involved in providing not only facilities for ONU’s business
students, but also in enriching their study through learning opportunities.
Such learning opportunities, including the formalized mentoring program that
matches business students with both alumni and more experienced business
college students, form an innovative edge that prepares ONU’s business
graduates to succeed.
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Mentoring at Northern
Continuing a Tradition, Investing in the Future
Since graduation, Jon Raby, BS ’90, has been
devoted to managing all things natural—from water
and fish to forests and wildlife—in the western U.S.
He currently serves with the U.S. Forest Service as
natural resources staff officer in the Rogue River-
Siskiyou National Forest of southwest Oregon.
He credits biology professor Terry Keiser,
BS ’64, chair of the Department of Biological and
Allied Health Sciences and chair of the Division of
Mathematics and Natural Sciences, for inspiring
and sending him west, from his hometown,
Richmond, Ind. Keiser helped set up a fisheries
internship for him with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service in Red Bluff, Calif. Keiser still sends students
west—now to Raby.
Two seniors—Donald Danesi, senior
environmental studies/biology major from Parma,
Ohio, and Joe Rimmele, senior biology major from
Carrollton, Ohio—have been spending the summer
placing, monitoring and removing nets to clear 483acre
Fish Lake of a massive crop of tui chub, a bait
fish first introduced to the lake several decades ago.
�e invaders have thrown the lake’s ecology out of
balance, as they eat the tiny invertebrates that keep
algae in check.
“�ey’re getting a lot of good work
done,” says Raby. “Once chub are removed
from the equation, the lake will have a lot
better trout production, and the water
quality will improve.” Raby checks in with
the students about every two weeks and
has assigned his fisheries biologist as their
mentor and supervisor. “I got them lined up
with a quality employee who is providing
them a quality experience.”
Danesi wants to pursue work like this
after graduation. “Making it to the West
Coast has always been a goal of mine. I grew
up in the Midwest, and it’s mind-boggling
to me that I’ve made it here.”
“�e internship has been incredible,
I’ve been learning so much from it,”
adds Rimmele. He wants to get a job in
Alaska.
“Ohio Northern has a great biology
program,” says Raby. “I benefited greatly
as a student, and I see this as a way of
continuing a legacy and showing my
appreciation.”
Jon Raby, BS ’90, right,
a natural resources
staff officer with the
U.S. Forest Service, with
interns Donald Danesi,
far left and Joe Rimmele,
center, who are clearing
an Oregon lake of an
invasive species of fish.
Ohio Northern University alumni make significant
contributions, at work and in their professions, in
their churches and volunteer organizations, in their
neighborhoods and communities.
Many, like Jon Raby, have discovered another
rewarding way to give back (in addition to making
donations) to their alma mater. �ey’re rolling their
Northern education and work experience into promising
new investments. �ey’re giving their time and talent to
mentor ONU’s current scholars.
“I’ve gotten to the place in life where I’ve been around
the block enough times…. I have something worthwhile
to give to somebody,” says Brett Mason, BSEE ’86, of
Fairfax County, Va., a senior programming engineer
with L-3 Communications, Government Services, Inc.
He adds, “As engineers we have an obligation to help
bring in the next generation of engineers.”
That sentiment is widespread, says Eric T.
Baumgartner, Ph.D., dean of the T.J. Smull College of
Engineering. “Alumni have a real affinity for the college
and the University. �ey feel really good about the
education they received and the quality of the program.
�ey’ve been very active in giving back to the college …
and to students, through full-time employment, co-ops
or internships.”
An upswing in alumni involvement and the
addition of peer mentoring programs are just the
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newest takes on a proud tradition. “Mentoring
has been a part of the very fabric—the DNA—of
Ohio Northern since its founding in 1871,” says
Dr. Anne Lippert, vice president of academic
affairs.
“From the onset we have had mentoring.” And,
she explains, “it spans a student’s entire experience
at Northern, from guidance provided by
admissions counselors, to freshman orientation,
and through academic advising, as professors
help students select courses, design their senior
capstone projects and shape the course of their
future.”
Dr. Lippert shares a favorite example of
mentoring’s ubiquitous nature at Northern:
With his mind set on studying at �e Ohio
State University, a young Dick Kain, BSED ’53,
stopped by ONU just to take a look, to give the
University a chance, since he lived in the area.
After he asked for directions to the registrar’s
office, two professors, one of English, the other
of physics, engaged him in conversation … for an
hour. �eir interest in him took the spotlight off
Ohio State. And it planted a seed, as Dick Kain,
now Professor Emeritus Dick Kain, would stay on
to continue the tradition as a faculty member and
chair of the Industrial Technology Department.
Mentoring at ONU is as varied as
the people who participate in
it. But the successful outcomes
it generates are the uniting
aspect of the many and diverse
programs. The stories are too
numerous to tell, but following
are a few examples indicative
of the quality of mentoring
available to Northern students.
Business College
Creates New Mentoring
Program
One of the few business colleges to admit
students fresh out of high school, �e James F. Dicke
College of Business Administration is unique, says
Dean James W. Fenton Jr., Ph.D.
Accordingly, the college has taken a unique
approach to paving a smooth transition from
home to business college, and then to life after
graduation.
�is past academic year, for the first time, all of
the college’s freshmen were matched with internal
and external mentors—the internal mentors being
junior and senior business students, and the external
mentors, alumni and friends of the college who have
established successful careers.
Dean Fenton appointed Phillip Caris, BSBA
’82, to lead a committee to develop the program.
Caris is vice president of sales and marketing of the
North American Division of Cooper Tire & Rubber
Co., Findlay, Ohio, and serves on the college’s
advisory board.
Like many ONU business alumni, Caris has a
history of providing students with career guidance.
“I’ve had students come up to Cooper. �ey shadow
me or someone in my business group that their
major aligns with.”
He adds, “For students who take an interest
in mentoring, we give them more time.” That
can consist of mock job interviews and critiques,
discussions with key managers relevant to their
areas of interest, and information on career
opportunities.
Aims of the new program, says Fenton:
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the junior and senior mentors help freshmen
adapt to campus and academic life.
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as their external mentors share their experience
and advise them on how to plan and prepare
for their own successful careers.
Students and external mentors are matched
as closely as possible to the academic major, the
mentor’s business location and the student’s
hometown; so students and mentors can easily meet
during breaks. Fenton also encourages students to
invite their external mentors back to campus. “It’s
a two-way-street,” he says.
Fenton adds, “For many of our students, this
external mentor will be their first professional
networking contact for them to build on.” �e
relationship will lead to internships and a network
that will aid in their first job search.
“The mentor and mentee will develop a
friendship and bond that will carry them through
not only their academic program, but for the rest
of their lives.”
Mentoring Takes Care of
Business
ONU business students and alumni already
know the benefits of mentoring.
�anks to mentoring and networking while a
student at ONU, Karla Geise, BSBA ’07, is now
an aftermarket support representative at Crown
Equipment Corporation, a leading global maker
of electric lift
trucks, based in
New Bremen,
Ohio. James
F. D i c k e ,
f o r w h o m
the College
of Business
Administration
i s n a m e d ,
i s C r o w n’s
c h a i r m a n
emeritus.
As a senior
last summer,
Geise interned
at Hartzell Fan,
Inc., in Piqua,
Ohio. George
Karla Geise, BSBA ’07, stands in
front of one of the Crown Equipment
Corporation buildings where she
works as an aftermarket support
representative.
Atkinson, BA ’72, BSBA ’06, president of the
company, says, “Karla was our first marketing
intern, and she did a great job. We allowed her
to draw on her educational background.” Her
projects ranged from competitive and statistical
analyses to advertising and promotions. “�e
results of her efforts continue to be used to reshape
some of our marketing programs and new product
development.”
Geise made connections that led to her current
position through a networking event hosted
in Piqua by Atkinson, who chairs the college’s
Student-Employer Networking Committee.
“George is a role model,” she says. “Seeing a
successful ONU alum, you know you have a good
education and people to help you along the way.
If I need anything, I know George will always be
willing to help.”
She passed on the torch her senior year
as a mentor to a freshman in the college’s new
mentoring program.
Stephanie Popovich, a junior international
business major from Strongsville, Ohio, will
mentor a freshman this year, and has been
corresponding by e-mail with mentor Rich
Myerly, BSBA ’81. He is based in Westlake,
Ohio, with EDS, as a firewall engineer and leader
of an international 70-member team. �ey are
responsible for network security issues internally
and for clients.
In e-mails to Popovich, he says, “I’ve taken
scenarios based on what I’m doing in my work,
and I’ve asked her what approach she would take
and what she thought the answer was.”
He adds, “I do a lot of mentoring in my
own organization, and this seemed like a natural
extension.”
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Opening the Door to
Mentoring
Todd Bailey, BA ’01, and his wife Karen (Platt)
BA ’02, of Worthington, Ohio, are big believers in
mentoring and networking, thanks to Steve Iseman,
Ph.D., professor of communication arts/public
relations and president of the Central Ohio PRSA
(Public Relations Society of America).
Karen, says of Iseman, “He helps create that
kind of environment where people want to mentor
other people and he helps open the door through
PRSSA (ONU’s Public Relations Student Society of
America chapter). He also has an open door policy
as a professor and as an advisor, that encourages
students to talk with each other, freshmen with
upperclassmen, upperclassmen with freshmen.”
And as graduates, Karen and Todd, mentor
students, primarily through periodic campus visits
and involvement with PRSSA and its professional
counterpart, the Public Relations Society of America.
Todd, who majored in communications arts with
a public relations concentration and minor in
professional organizational communication, is senior
government relations specialist with Huntington
Bancshares, Inc., Columbus. Karen, a public relations
major and business minor, is an account supervisor
at Fahlgren Mortine, also in Columbus.
While a student, Todd was vice president of
regional activities for PRSSA. He has offered Northern
students networking advice to help their campaigns
for national offices in the organization. “Seeing them
win was perhaps as exciting for me as it was for them,”
Todd said. Melissa Csuhran, a senior communications
arts major from Mentor, Ohio, succeeded classmate
Kevin Saghy, BA ’07, as national president—making
them the first consecutive presidents from the same
school. In addition, Barbara Tate, BA ’07, was
named editor of the society’s magazine Forum.
“Alumni who maintain relationships with their
colleges serve as good, approachable resources for
students,” Karen says. She and Todd speak at PRSSA
c h a p t e r
meetings and
conduct mock
i n t e r v i e w s .
“Students can
be ner vous
approaching
a s e a s o n e d
professional,
but it’s easier
for them to call
on alumni.”
Todd Bailey, BA ’01, and his wife Karen
(Platt) BA ’02, are mentors to ONU
students.
ONU’s Man and Woman
in Washington
Plan to venture into unfamiliar wilderness?
Engage a guide. Similarly, a college student
or recent graduate would be wise to secure a
seasoned explorer of the halls of government and
federal contractors, when seeking employment
around Washington, D.C.
T h a t ’ s
where Brett
Mason, BSEE
’86, and his
wife Cheri
( M c C a i n )
B A ’ 8 6 ,
o f Fa i r f a x
C o u n t y ,
Va., come in
handy. Says
Brett, “The
e c o n o m y
of northern
Virginia is
r o b u s t —
there’s lots of
opportunity.
Students, if
they’re like me and grew up in a small town in
Ohio, don’t know where to start.”
Brett and Cheri have blazed a trail for
several students and graduates. Brett is
a senior programming engineer with L-3
Communications, Government Services, Inc., of
Chantilly, Va., a leading defense and intelligence
contractor. Cheri, who earned a law degree at
Creighton University in Omaha, when Brett was
in the Air Force, is chief veterans law judge with
the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, presiding over 11
judges and 66 attorneys.
Here are just a few examples of how they’ve
helped:
� �is summer they are sharing their home
with Andromeda “Andi” McGregor, a
second-year law student from Nebraska City,
Neb. She was awarded the Pettit College of
Law’s William J. Brown Scholarship. It pays
for her legal studies and a summer internship
at the National Association of Attorneys
General in Washington. She spent a day this
summer shadowing Cheri on her job.
�
Andromeda McGregor, a secondyear
law student, front, poses
with her hosts Brett and Cheri
(McCain) Mason.
In November, Greg Back, a senior computer
engineering and math major from West
Chester, Ohio, will begin an internship in
information assurance, a position Brett was
able to arrange at L-3 Communications. “It’s
probably one of the best internships I could
get in the area,” Back says appreciatively.
Brett has assisted several other engineering
students as well. Ashley Franz, BSEE ’04, the
first ONU student he placed in an internship is
now an electrical engineer in antenna design for
Northrop Grumman in Baltimore, Md.
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In one case, however, the Masons reversed the Adato-D.C.
migration. �ey recruited Virginia Harrod,
their next-door neighbor, to enroll at Northern. She’s
a sophomore music major.
‘Finding U’ Finds Success
in Supporting Diversity
An innovative mentoring program established
three years ago at Ohio Northern is achieving its
aim: improving retention of minority students.
The program, “Finding U at ONU,” was
recently presented to representatives of colleges from
across the country at the National Conference on
Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education
held in San Francisco.
“Finding U at ONU” matches first-year
multicultural students with returning students.
�e purpose is to help new students transition as
smoothly as possible to college and to get engaged
as quickly as possible in the academic, cultural and
social life of the campus.
“�e best way to retain students is to have them
involved,” explains Clyde W. Pickett, director of
multicultural development. “One young man in the
program who transitioned into a leadership role at first
didn’t do anything at all. He just sat in his dorm room.”
Reginald Onyido, a sophomore athletic training
major from Granville, Ohio, and a mentee in the
program last year, said, “I’ve noticed an improvement
in my time management, improvement in my class
performance, and in my leadership skills.”
In fact, Onyido will be president of the Black
Student Union (BSU) next school year and he served
this summer
a s a G o o d
News Bear at
orientations.
Casanova
G r e e n e , a
junior language
arts education
major and vocal
music minor
from Canal
Winchester,
Ohio, served
as a mentor
for incoming
students last
year and was
a mentee the
year before.
Next year he
Reginald Onyido, a sophomore in
athletic training from Granville, Ohio,
and Jessica Young, a sophomore
in business administration from
Buffalo, N.Y., present “Finding U at
ONU” at a national conference.

will be a head resident, assistant student director
of the chapel band, and a member of the men’s
chorus and the BSU. He hopes that by promoting
success, the program will increase the diversity of
the student population.
“It’s been an excellent resource that we’re
proud of,” Pickett says. “Proud enough that we
presented the program at a national conference.”
Mentoring
Where the
Sun Shines
With a penchant
for real estate law
and sunny beaches,
JoAnn (Martarello)
Koontz, BSBA ’01,
JD ’06, of Lima,
Ohio, decided to
look for opportunity
in the Sunshine
State.
She f i g u red
what better way
t h a n t h r o u g h
Northern’s network
of law alumni who
had already made
Florida their home.
Koontz sent a mailing
enlisting their help.
G e o f f r e y
Morris, JD ’74, a
lawyer in Venice,
Fla., responded. “He
told me, ‘Someone
helped me 30 years
ago, and I want to
help someone.’” She
JoAnn (Martarello) Koontz,
BSBA ’01, JD ’06
J. Geoffrey Pflugner, JD ’72
asked him if he knew J. Geoffrey Pflugner, JD ’72,
who practiced real estate law nearby in Sarasota. “‘I
went to law school with him,” he answered.
So he called Pflugner and introduced them.
During Christmas and spring breaks during her
third year, Koontz clerked for him and then joined
the firm, Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen &
Ginsburg, P.A., after graduation.
It’s been an ideal situation ever since, as Pflugner
has served as her mentor in real estate law. “Usually
when you join a large firm, you’re ‘thrown to the
dogs…’ But I work exclusively with him, and I work
in my area of interest. You don’t typically get this oneon-one
mentoring with such a seasoned attorney in
a large firm.”
“I’ve learned not only the academic, intellectual
knowledge of law, but how to run a practice, how
to interact with clients, and how to save a deal from
blowing up (she laughs)…the things they don’t teach
you in school.”
Under the Influence
(of Mentoring)
It took one lecture
in her freshman year to
hook Meghan Davlin,
fifth-year pharmacy
major from Sandusky,
Ohio, on research.
Jon E. Sprague,
Ph.D., now dean
b u t a t t h e t i m e
associate professor
of pharmacology in
the Raabe College of
Pharmacy, lectured
her introductor y
psychology class about his research on the psychoactive
drug ecstasy. “He really engaged me for the entire
hour,” recalls Davlin. She spoke with Dr. Sprague
afterward. “He asked me, ‘Have you ever thought
of conducting research as a pharmacy student?’”
�at was all the invitation she needed. However,
her elation was short-lived—or so she thought. Her
new-found mentor told her he had been appointed
chair of pharmacology at the Virginia College of
Osteopathic Medicine and the Department of
Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology at Virginia
Tech.
“But then he said, ‘I made a promise to you, and
I’m not going to back out on that.’” He arranged for
her to work under the guidance of Dr. David Kisor,
chair of pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences and
associate professor of pharmacokinetics. Dr. Kisor
helped her apply for funding. Her bid approved,
she worked with Dr. Sprague at Virginia Tech in
the summer of 2005.
Again, her elation, or so she thought, was shortlived.
Dr. Sprague brought her to tears with a deluge
of questions about her research project. “By the end
of the summer, though, I began to raise the bar to the
level he set. And I’m glad. It wasn’t just research, but
overall life skills that I gained from the experience.”
Since her summer in Virginia, Davlin has
conducted research under ONU alumnus Dr. Val
D. Watts, BSPh ’90, associate professor of medicinal
chemistry and molecular pharmacology at Purdue
University. And this summer she combined her research
and patient skills in the pediatrics department of the
prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.
Dr. Sprague, who returned to ONU as dean in the
fall of 2006, continues as Davlin’s mentor. “He gives
me project ideas, and he’s the first person I turn to
when I have good news or if I’m totally frustrated.”
Davlin also counts on Dr. Sprague and his family
for applause at her ONU stage performances. “I’m
not sure what I’m going to do with my theater minor,
but what I really love about Northern is it allows
me to explore all my different passions, while also
pursuing my pharmacy degree.”
FromThe
Faculty
Getting
Fifth-year pharmacy major
Meghan Davlin
High school sophomores and juniors, attended the first
“Be Your Own Boss: An Entrepreneurship Learning
Experience,” at Ohio Northern University.
�ink Entrepreneur. Who comes to mind?
Software mogul Bill Gates? Media empress Oprah
Winfrey? Or perhaps the “Google Boys” Sergy Brin
and Larry Page? All four of those entrepreneurs hit
the jackpot, creating companies that have made
them unbelievably wealthy.
Achieving fantastic wealth – while undeniably
nice – does not define an entrepreneur. Ken Williams,
BSBA ‘05, was annoyed by low textbook buyback
prices, yet frustrated by the challenge of trying to buy
or sell one’s own used text books. In his annoyance
and frustration, Ken saw an opportunity. Ken created
CollegeCampusConnection.com to help college
students nationwide connect to sell and buy their used
textbooks. Ken is an entrepreneur. Wendy Kopp, as an
undergraduate at Princeton University, identified two
complementary trends: many school districts in low
income areas have difficulty attracting highly qualified
teachers, and many college students aspire to serve
society. Seeing an opportunity, Wendy founded Teach
for America. Wendy is a social entrepreneur. H.S. Lehr
saw opportunity in the shortage of qualified teachers.
He founded Northwestern Ohio Normal School, or
what has become the Ohio Northern University of
today. Lehr was a social entrepreneur.
14 OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE AND ALUMNI JOURNAL

Jason Duff, BSBA ’05, Dr. Kendall L. Baker, Dean Fenton, and Rob Lydic, BS ’97.
ONU students walk among and take classes
from entrepreneurs. Jim Fenton, dean of the James F.
Dicke College of Business Administration, is a serial
entrepreneur. John-David (JD) Yoder, associate professor
of mechanical engineering, is a serial entrepreneur.
Donald L. (Donnie) Sullivan, associate professor of
pharmacy practice, is an entrepreneur.
So, what’s an entrepreneur? An entrepreneur is one
who recognizes opportunities and organizes resources
to take advantage of the opportunity. Who can be an
entrepreneur? Anyone can be an entrepreneur: you,
your spouse, your child, your neighbor. �ere’s no secret
handshake, no entrance exam, no licensing or location,
or minimum age requirements. Have you focused
resources – time, money, talent – toward addressing an
opportunity? You are an entrepreneur!
As an entrepreneur, you can live -- and make a
living from – your passions! Perhaps your passion is
writing, performing live theater, making music, opening
your own law or other professional practice, applying
engineering design skills to solve a production problem,
or developing a better way to tune a guitar. Author Bill
George calls this, “finding your True North.”
Entrepreneurship is gaining emphasis in the
colleges of business and engineering for a number of
reasons. First, the entrepreneurial mindset has been a
distinctive feature of, and key competitive advantage for
the U.S. from its inception. �e entrepreneurial mindset
has now traversed the globe. To remain competitive in
the global economy, entrepreneurial skills are vital. ONU
students with entrepreneurial skills are better equipped
to pursue their dreams and are more attractive to
prospective employers. Second, new business start-ups
are driving economic growth. It has never been easier
to create a business. �ird, entrepreneurship is a key
to economic development. �e 2006 Kauffman Index
of Entrepreneurial Activity ranks Ohio among the 10
states with the least entrepreneurial activity. Indeed, the
entire upper mid-west region – Ohio, Indiana, Illinois,
Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Michigan, and Kentucky
– lags behind the country in entrepreneurial activity.
Increased emphasis on entrepreneurship can stimulate
As an entrepreneur, you can live -- and make a
living from – your passions! Perhaps your passion
is writing, performing live theater, making music,
opening your own law or other professional
practice, applying engineering design skills to
solve a production problem or developing a
better way to tune a guitar. Author Bill George
calls this, finding your True North.
Entrepreneurial at ONU
Jill (Ringleman) Christopher, BSBA ’82
needed economic development in the Midwest.
A business-engineering partnership affords a
logical springboard for entrepreneurship education
on the ONU campus. Engineers who develop a new
technology or process have a natural interest in its
commercial potential. We are also actively exploring
with Eric Baumgartner, dean of the T.J. Smull
College of Engineering, ways to enable business and
engineering students to collaborate on interdisciplinary
entrepreneurial projects. Interdisciplinary projects
would further the student’s mastery of entrepreneurial
activities and cultivate high-value collaborative teamwork
skills. �is partnership affords a model for how
entrepreneurship education might propogate across
the ONU campus.
Beginning in fall 2007, two entrepreneurship
education opportunities will be available to ONU
students. An entrepreneurship minor, offered by the
college of business will be available to all students on
the ONU campus. An option in entrepreneurship
will be available to all engineering students. Two
courses – Principles of Entrepreneurship and New
Venture Creation – have been added to the course
catalog. Dean Fenton plans to teach the Principles of
Entrepreneurship class in 2007-2008.
An entrepreneur can be any age. Youthful
aspiring entrepreneurs, rising high school sophomores
and juniors, attended the first “Be Your Own Boss:
An Entrepreneurship Learning Experience,” weeklong
residential camp in June. Two entrepreneur
alumni, Jason Duff, BSBA ’05, and Rob Lydic, BS
’97, collaborated with me, Dr. Yoder, and Dean Fenton
to develop the camp. Curriculum modules were
delivered by Duff, Lydic, Dean Fenton, Yoder, Dr. Jill
(Ringleman) Christopher, BSBA ’82, Dr. Michele
Govekar, Dr. Jeff Heinfeldt, Dr. Dexter Woods, BA
’79, JD ’82, and myself. Campers identified a business
concept and developed a business plan for launching
a business. Seven campers received scholarships to the
James F. Dicke College of Business in recognition of their
outstanding efforts.
Developing entrepreneurship education at ONU
is itself an interesting entrepreneurial challenge. (Yes,
entrepreneurship happens within large organizations
as well!) Grants awarded to Dean Fenton, Dr. Yoder,
and I, from the Kern Family Foundation’s KEEN
(Kern Entrepreneurial Education Network) program
have jump-started efforts to develop entrepreneurship
education on the ONU campus.
�e benefits of entrepreneurship education are
compelling. Musicians, artists, writers, pharmacists, etc.,
gain knowledge that increases the odds they can make a
living pursuing their
craft. Engineering
students learn how
to transform an
innovation into a
marketable product.
I n a d d i t i o n ,
individuals gain
skills that make
them more valuable
to prospective
employers. �ose
benefits resonate
with H. S. Lehr’s
vision of graduating
students prepared to
compete effectively
in the global job
markets of today
and tomorrow.
BY Robert E. Kleine, III
Associate Professor of Marketing,
The James F. Dicke College
of Business Administration
r-kleine@onu.edu
SUMMER FALL 2007 2007 15

PolarBearReport
Faces from the Field
�e Faces from the Field is designed to acknowledge some of the unsung heroes of Ohio Northern University’s athletic teams. �ese
young men and women contribute greatly to their teams’ successes, but often times are not given the “All-Star” credit they deserve.
Baseball
Scott Bruckman
Bruckman, a senior from Huber Heights,
Ohio, was a four-year letterman as a pitcher
for the Polar Bears. �is season, Bruckman
went 3-2 with two saves and a team-best
3.43 ERA. In his four-year career, he won
seven games, had four saves and a 5.96 ERA
in 55 appearances.
Softball
Melanie Ward
Ward, an outfielder from Plain City, Ohio,
ended her career as ONU’s all-time home
run queen. In 132 career games, Ward
blasted 14 home runs, easily bettering the
previous record of nine set by Kerry Barnett,
BSBA ’95, H of F ’06, from 1992-95. A
four-year letterwinner, Ward was named
OAC Hitter of the Week twice in her career.
Men’s Tennis
Thomas Major
Major, a junior from Walnut Creek, Ohio,
returned to the Polar Bear lineup after a
two-year hiatus and immediately provided
leadership to a young team. In his first two
seasons at ONU, Major is 15-10 in singles,
26-15 in doubles and is 41-25 overall.
Women’s Tennis
Kim Heckbert
Heckbert, a senior from Steamboat Springs,
Colo., ended her career as a four-time
letterwinner. She ended her career ranked
sixth all-time at Ohio Northern with 61
doubles wins. She was 24-20 in singles play,
61-26 in doubles play and was 85-46 overall.
Men’s Golf
Chase Cummings
Cummings, a junior from Tulsa, Okla.,
was third on the squad in scoring this
season with an 82.5 stroke average. He
played in 12 of the 13 tournaments this
season and posted a best finish of second
at the OSU-Lima Invitational.
Women’s Golf
Kassi Karlen
Karlen, a senior from Alliance, Ohio, is a
four-year letterwinner and has played in
a school-record 60 rounds in her career.
She has a career average of 95.15, which
ranks her sixth all-time at ONU. �is
season, she averaged 95.5 strokes in 14
rounds and helped ONU win the OAC
Championship and earn a trip to the
NCAA III Championships.
Men’s Track
Jon Graupmann
Graupmann, a senior from Fairborn,
Ohio, ended his career as an All-American,
five-time OAC Champion and four-year
letterman in track and field. He was part
of ONU’s record-setting All-America
4x100 relay team in 2005. He won OAC
titles in the 100 dash in 2004 and as part
of four relay teams from 2004-2007.
Women’s Track
Elizabeth DiNino
DiNino, a senior from Beavercreek,
Ohio, is a four-year letterwinner in track
and field and cross country. She was a
two-time NCAA Qualifier in the 10,000meter
run and was a three-time All-OAC
performer in the event. In cross country,
she was a three-time All-OAC and All-
Region honoree.
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2007 Fall Sports Schedule
Varsity Football
September
8 MILLIKIN (Ill.) 1:30 pm
15 at Muskingum* 1:30 pm
22 JOHN CARROLL* 1:30 pm
29 at Otterbein* 7 pm
October
6 MOUNT UNION* (HC) 1:30 pm
13 at Capital* 1:30 pm
20 at Marietta* 1:30 pm
27 BALDWIN-WALLACE* 1:30 pm
November
3 HEIDELBERG* 1:30 pm
10 at Wilmington* 1:30 pm
Freshman Football
September
3 HEIDELBERG 4 pm
17 at Adrian (Mich.) 6 pm
24 BLUFFTON 4 pm
October
8 at Capital 4 pm
15 ASHLAND 4 pm
22 ADRIAN (Mich.) 4 pm
28 at Wooster 1 pm
November
5 at Heidelberg 7 pm
Women’s Soccer
September
1-2 at Centre (Ky.) Classic
1 vs. Transylvania (Ky.) 3:30 pm
2 at Centre (Ky.) 3 pm
5 OHIO WESLEYAN 5 pm
12 DENISON 5 pm
15 at Hope (Mich.) Noon
19 ANDERSON (Ind.) 3 pm
21 at Mount Saint Joseph 7 pm
26 at Wittenberg 7 pm
29 at John Carroll* 7 pm
October
4 HEIDELBERG* 4 pm
6 at Marietta* 3 pm
9 at Otterbein* 4 pm
13 MUSKINGUM* 2 pm
17 at Wilmington* 7 pm
20 MOUNT UNION* 2 pm
23 BALDWIN-WALLACE* 3 pm
26 at Capital* 4:30 pm
30 OAC Tournament Semis TBA
November
3 OAC Tournament Finals TBA
9-10 NCAA III Regionals TBA
Cross Country
September
1 at Tiffin/Heidelberg Invit. 5:30 pm
8 at Hanover (Ind.) Invit. 9:30 am
15 at Calvin (Mich.) Select Meet 10 am
22 at Otterbein Invitational 10 am
29 at Geneseo St. (NY) Invit. 10:30 am
October
5 All-Ohio Championships
at Ohio Wesleyan Noon
13 Falcon Invitational at BGSU 10:45 am
27 OAC Championships
at John Carroll 11 am
November
10 NCAA III Regionals
at Calvin (Mich.) TBA
17 NCAA III Championships
at Saint Olaf (Minn.) TBA
Volleyball
August
31-S.1 ONU INVITATIONAL 3/9 am
September
7-8 at Washington (Mo.) Invitational
11 at Bluffton 7 pm
14-15 at Wittenberg Invitational
19 at Mount Union* 7 pm
25 at Defiance 7 pm
27 MUSKINGUM* 7 pm
28-29 at Mount St. Joseph Fall Classic
October
2 at Otterbein* 7 pm
9 BALDWIN-WALLACE* 7 pm
12 at John Carroll* 7 pm
16 HEIDELBERG* 7 pm
19 MARIETTA* 7 pm
20 CAPITAL* 1 pm
23 at Wilmington* 7 pm
26-27 at Emory (Ga.) Invitational
30 OAC Tournament Qtrs. 7 pm
November
2-3 OAC Tournament Semis/Finals TBA
8-10 NCAA III Regionals TBA
15-17 NCAA III Finals TBA
Men’s Soccer
August
31 at Centre (Ky.) 7:30 pm
September
1 at Georgetown (Ky.) TBA
5 at Allegheny (Pa.) 7:30 pm
8-9 ONU-ADIDAS CLASSIC
8 MT. ST. JOSEPH 2:30 pm
9 ROANOKE (Va.) 2 pm
11 at Defiance 4 pm
14-15 OAC-MIAA SHOOTOUT
14 CALVIN (Mich.) 3 pm
15 HOPE (Mich.) 3 pm
19 ANDERSON (Ind.) 5 pm
22 MANCHESTER (Ind.) 2 pm
26 OHIO WESLEYAN 4 pm
29 JOHN CARROLL* 2 pm
October
2 at Heidelberg* 4 pm
6 at Marietta* 12:30 pm
10 OTTERBEIN* 4 pm
13 at Muskingum* 2 pm
16 WILMINGTON* 4 pm
20 at Mount Union* 7 pm
24 at Baldwin-Wallace* 7 pm
27 CAPITAL* 2 pm
30,N4 OAC Tournament TBA
November
9-10 NCAA III Regionals TBA
*OAC HOME MATCHES IN BOLD
All-Sports
Trophy Award
�e Ohio Northern Univeristy men’s and
women’s athletics programs swept the Ohio
Athletic Conference All-Sports trophies for the
2006-07 seasons.
�e title is the fifth for the women’s teams
and their first since 1996-97.
�e Lady Polar Bears also won the trophy
in 1984-85, 1986-87 and 1987-88.
Ohio Northern totaled 73.50 points,
defeating second-place Baldwin-Wallace by a
staggering 13.50 points.
Northern’s women won OAC titles in
volleyball, cross country, swimming, golf and
softball and had upper division finishes in all 10
sports.
�e Ohio Northern men won their second
consecutive and fourth trophy overall.
�e Polar Bears also won title in 1999-2000
and 1994-95.
Northern’s men totaled 66.42 points, easily
out-distancing second place Mount Union by
6.92 points.
Ohio Northern won men’s OAC championships
in soccer, swimming and tennis and had
upper division finishes in nine of the 11 sports.
�e OAC annually awards an all-sports
trophy to the institution which compiles the best
overall record in the men’s championships sponsored
by the conference and another all-sports
trophy to the institution which compiles the best
overall record in the women’s championships
sponsored by the conference.
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2007 Spring Sports Update
Baseball (15-23)
�e Ohio Northern University baseball team
posted a 15-23 mark and finished ninth in the Ohio
Athletic Conference with a 6-12 record under secondyear
head coach Justin Bergman.
Senior first baseman Phil Bruns (St. Henry)
batted .424 on the season and was named the First
Team All-OAC. He led the team with 50 hits and
drove in 14 runs.
Fellow senior Josh Conkey (McDonald/
Youngstown Ursuline) earned Academic All-OAC
honors for the second straight year.
Conkey led the squad with 11 doubles, three
home runs and 26 runs scored.
Freshman Brandon Hubbard (Ashley/Buckeye
Valley) was second on the team in batting at .289
with two triples, two home runs and was 17-for-25
on stolen base attempts.
Men’s Golf
�e Ohio Northern men’s golf team, under
the direction of second-year head coach Anthony
Gholson, posted a sixth place showing at the 2007
Ohio Athletic Conference Championships.
Sophomore Ben Kretz (Roundhead Osan
American) paced the Polar Bears with a 17 th place
showing at the OAC Championships.
Fellow sophomore Andrew Rahrig (Westerville/
South) shot a school-record four-under par 67 at the
Defiance Invitational on April 9.
Junior Wes Immler (Lorain/Amherst Steele) led
the Polar Bears in scoring with an 81.1 average.
�e Polar Bears won the ONU Invitational for
the second straight season. �ey set the tournament’s
18-hole record with a 309 and a 36-hole record with
a team score of 634.
Women’s Golf
�e Lady Polar Bear golf team won the
Ohio Athletic Conference Championship and
qualified to play in the NCAA Women’s Golf
Championships in 2007 under fifth-year head
coach Stacey Hairston, BS ’89, H of F ’01.
ONU, making its first trip to the NCAA
Championships, carded rounds of 375-364-347-
340–1,426 to finish 15 th in the 20-team field at
the NCAA Championships in Howey-In-�e-
Hills, Fla.
Junior Meagan Brennan (Mason/Mount
Notre Dame) finished in 18 th place to pace the
Polar Bears at the NCAAs.
Brennan earned medalist honors at the OAC
Championships in record fashion. She carded
an 18-hole record of 74 on day 2 for a 36-hole
record of 152. Both marks are also school records.
She also led the team with a school-record 81.9
scoring average.
Freshman Megan Russell (Lambertville,
Mich./Bedford) had a stellar first-season,
averaging 88.3, including a season-best 82 on the
final day of the NCAA Championships.
�e Lady Polar Bears also shattered the
single-season team scoring record with an average
of 354.4, nine strokes better that last year’s
record-breaking effort of 363.5.
Softball (32-10-1)
�e Polar Bear softball team finished its
record-setting 2007 season with a 32-10-1 record
overall and finished tied for first in the Ohio
Athletic Conference with a 15-3 record under
fourth-year head coach Annette Hunt-Shepherd.
ONU set single-season records for hits,
doubles, RBI’s and home runs. �e 39 home runs
were 20 more than the previous record of 19 set last
season.
Freshman outfielder Tina Mangola
(Cranberry Township, Pa./Seneca Valley) led way
with a single-season record 12 home runs. She
batted .489 and was named a NFCA �ird Team
All-American as well as First-Team All-Region,
First Team All-OAC and was named the OAC
Rookie of the Year.
Also earning First Team All-OAC honors was
junior pitcher Erin Kenny (Rocky River). Kenny
finished with single-season record marks of 24-5
and 122 strikeouts. She also became the first
Polar Bear to pitch 200 innings in a season.
Freshman Mandy Fought (Toledo/Whitmer)
and Courtney Cash (Chicago Heights, Ill./
Marian Catholic) each earned Second Team
All-OAC honors. Fought recorded a hit in each
of her first 25 games and ended the season with a
.400 batting average. Cash batted .348 with five
home runs and 32 runs batted in.
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Men’s Tennis (14-8)
�e Polar Bear men’s tennis won the OAC regular
season and tournament titles and made its first-ever
NCAA Tournament appearance in 2007 under secondyear
head coach Glenn Scheutzow.
ONU finished the season with a 14-8 overall mark
and won the OAC regular season title for the fourth
consecutive year with an 8-1 record.
Junior Micah Scott (Reynoldsburg) and Bart
Schenck (Wooster) were named First Team All-OAC and
sophomore Chris Dohner (Englewood/Northmont) was
a Second Team All-Conference selection.
Scott, a three-time First Team All-OAC honoree, was 13-8
in singles, 20-4 in doubles and is 33-12 overall this season.
Schenck is 16-6 in singles, 19-3 in doubles and is
35-9 overall. He and Scott had an impressive 16-match
doubles win streak snapped in the NCAA Tournament.
Dohner earned All-OAC honors for the second
straight season.
Coach Sheutzow, now 31-12 in his two seasons,
was named OAC Coach of the Year in 2007.
Women’s Tennis (22-7)
�e Lady Polar Bears went 22-7 and finished
second in the Ohio Athletic Conference during the
regular season, under sixth-year head coach Scott Wills.
ONU made it to the championship match of the
OAC Tournament for the sixth consecutive season.
Juniors Bridget Larson (Hudson) and Kaitlyn
Macdonald (Warsaw, Ind.) were each First Team All-
OAC honorees.
Freshman Rachel Randall (Columbus/School for Girls)
was a Second Team pick and junior Ashley Yontz (Springfield/
Shawnee) received Honorable Mention All-OAC kudos.
Larson is a two-time First Team selection and a
three-time All-OAC pick. She was 19-9 in singles, 22-
10 in doubles and is now 112-62 in her career.
Macdonald, a three-time First Team All-Conference
honoree, was 16-12 in singles and 19-10 in doubles
action. She’ll enter her senior season fourth all-time with
60 singles wins, 63 doubles wins and 123 overall wins.
Randall finished her freshman season with a team-best
24-5 singles mark, a 25-6 doubles and a 49-11 overall record.
Men’s Outdoor Track and
Field (30-2)
Ohio Northern finished the 2007 season
with a 30-2 record and a second-place finish at
the Ohio Athletic Conference Championships
under tenth-year head coach Brian Cole.
Sophomore Jimmy O’Brien (Pemberville/
Eastwood) won his second national championship,
winning the 800-meter meter dash. He also won
the 800 and 1,500-meter runs as well being a part
of the winning 4x800 meter relay team at the
OAC Championships. O’Brien was named to the
Great Lakes Region Male Track Athlete of the Year.
Junior Ryan Robertson (Pickerington/
Central) qualified for the NCAA Championships
in the 200-meter run, the long jump and was
part of the 4x100-meter relay team. He won
the 200-meter dash and the 4x100 at the OAC
Championship and took second in the long jump
and third in the 100-meter dash.
Seniors Jon Graupmann (Fairborn), Ryan
Garry (Eustis, Fla.) and sophomore Justin Linzy
(Toledo/Woodward) joined Robertson on the
4x100-meter relay team that finished 9 th at the
NCAA Championships.
Sophomores �omas Adam (Cuyahoga Falls/
Walsh Jesuit) and Paul Lewis (Medina) finished
1-2 in the 10,000-meter run to earn All-OAC
honors. Each athlete also earned Honorable
Mention Academic All-OAC honors.
In all, 12 athletes earned All-OAC or
Academic All-OAC honors
Women’s Outdoor Track
and Field (24-8)
Tenth-year head coach Brian Cole guided
the Lady Polar Bears to a 24-8 overall record
and a third place finish at the Ohio Athletic
Conference Championships.
Seniors Elizabeth DiNino (Beavercreek/
Carroll), Karen Miller (Montpelier) and Darci
Walthew (East Bethany, N.Y./Notre Dame)
all brought home second place finishes at the
OAC Championships.
Miller and Walthew each set school
records in their events. Miller took second
in the 1,500-meter run and Walthew placed
second in the 3,000-meter steeplechase.
DiNino claimed second in the 10,000-meter
run.
Miller, Walthew and DiNino joined the
sister combination of Jackie and Joy Kessler
(Republic/Attica Seneca East) as Academic
All-OAC selections.
Junior Amy Swigert (Jeffersonville/Miami
Trace) jumped a career-best at the OAC
Championships to place second and earn All-
OAC honors.
Sophomores Abby Schulte (New Bremen/
Marion Local) and Dani Noe (Woodville/
Woodmore) each earned All-OAC honors
at the OAC Championships. Schulte placed
third in the 100-meter dash and Noe took
third in the 400-meter hurdles.
In all, 15 student-athletes were named
All-OAC or Academic All-OAC.
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FacultyLounge
Jon E. Sprague, Ph.D., dean of the College of Pharmacy, is author
of a research study published in �e British Journal of Pharmacology
(www.nature.com/bjp) �e study, part of Sprague’s 17 years of
research into the physical effects of the drug Ecstasy, shows that
high-fat diets could intensify the potentially fatal Ecstasy-induced
increases in body temperature.
Dr. Sprague is also principal investigator in a research project
into the cellular mechanisms by which Ecstasy increases body
temperatures, just funded by a $247,500 grant from �e National
Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Sprague and co-investigator, Dr.
Edward (Ted) Mills from the University of Texas, have been studying
body temperature regulations for more than a decade.
“�ese studies extend well beyond understanding how Ecstasy
increases body temperature and expands our knowledge of body
temperature regulations,” Sprague said. “Our findings may have
therapeutic applications to other disease states characterized by
hyperthermia, such as hot flashes associated with menopause.”
Ecstasy-induced hyperthermia is the most acute and life-threatening
complication associated with the drug.
BookReport
The History of ONU
A Draft
By Wilfred E. Binkley
Ohio Northern University, 2007
131 pages, paperback.
$15.00 including shipping and handling.
To purchase, call (419) 772-2727,
or 1-866-ONU-ALUM
Dr. Anne Lippert, ONU’s vice president for
academic affairs, has transcribed the handwritten
draft of Wilfred E. Binkley’s History of Ohio Northern University. Dr.
Binkley had been asked to write the history for the centennial of Ohio
Northern University, to be celebrated in 1971. He died in 1965, at age
83, while on his way to proctor an exam in Dukes Hall.
The State of Criminal Justice 2006
By Victor Streib
the
History
of ONU
A Draft
By: Wilfred E. Binkley
American Bar Association, March 30, 2007, paperback, $198.00
ISBN-10: 1590317564 ISBN-13: 978-1590317563
As editor-in-chief of the ABA Criminal Justice Section’s annual
series, THE STATE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, Victor Streib,
professor of law at Ohio Northern, has been responsible for the growth
of these annual reports from 50-page pamphlets to 250-page volumes.
In the 2006 volume, he edited all 27 chapters and wrote two chapters.
�e 2007 volume will be published in December 2007.
Kelly M. Shields, Pharm.D., assistant professor of pharmacy practice, is author
of an article in the June issue of �e Annals of Pharmacotherapy. �e article,
titled “Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Hispanics in
the United States,” is available online at: www.theannals.com/cgi/content/
abstract/aph.1H600v1
Scott D. Gerber, J.D., Ph.D., associate professor of law, was interviewed on the
radio program Carolina Journal, a co-production of the John Locke Foundation
and Carolina Broadcasting Systems Inc., both based in Raleigh, N.C., about
his current book project, “�e Origins of the Independent Judiciary.”
Stephen D. Iseman, Ph.D., professor of communication arts and public
relations, has been part of an innovative “Professor in Residence” program with
Fahlgren Mortine, Columbus, Ohio. �e program is designed to reconnect
the faculty member with the professional world of public relations work while
giving those in the profession a chance to work with someone up to date on
theory in the field. �e project is a prototype for a new program that the Public
Relations Society of America’s Educational Affairs Committee will phase in
on the national level next summer.
Prentice Hall Nurse’s Drug Guide 2008
(Prentice Hall Real Nursing Skills)
by Billie Ann Wilson, Margaret Shannon, Kelly
Shields, Carolyn L. Stang
Paperback, 1792 pages. $38.95
ISBN 0-13-235200-1
Kelly M. Shields, assistant professor of pharmacy practice
at ONU, is one of the authors of this standard resource
for nurses. �is drug guide provides safe, effective, current, and accurate drug
information in a quickly accessible format.
Shields received her Pharm.D degree from Butler University, and completed a
fellowship in Natural Product Information and Research at University of Missouri-
Kansas City. She has practiced pharmacy in retail, community, and academic settings
and has worked as a freelance medical writer.
Pharmaceutical Care With Dietary
Supplements: Concepts and
Common Sense
by Cydney E. McQueen
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists;
1 edition (Feb. 28, 2007)
Paperback, 166 pages. $39.19
ISBN-10: 1585281433
Kelly M. Shields, assistant professor of pharmacy practice at ONU is author of the
“Communicating with Patients about Dietary Supplement Use” chapter in this first edition.
Update: Information about Claude Clayton Smith’s book, �e Stratford Devil is
available on line at: english.onu.edu/stratforddevil
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A Way to Remember
and Be Remembered
O hio Northern University greatly appreciates the generosity and vision of those who have chosen to
include the University in their wills. Because of their extraordinary generosity, ONU can fulfill its mission of
providing a high quality, value-centered educational experience.
�ese Individuals Left the World a Little Better �an �ey Found It
�rough �eir Generous Bequests to Ohio Northern University.
Honor Roll of Giving
June 1, 2006 – May 31, 2007
Fernau and Corrine Bader, friends
Margaret Ballentine, widow of Rollin E.
Ballentine, BSPh ’52
Elaine F. Barber, widow of John H. Barber,
AS ’43
Eugene A. Beeler, BA ’49
Sidney Blinder, BSCE ’50
Clair E. Butturff, Hon.D. ’95
Annie Dicke, widow of Robert H. Dicke,
Hon.D. ’81
M. Helen Feinerer, widow of Paul Feinerer,
BSEd ’40
Ruth Gray, widow of Henry H. Gray,
Hon.D. ’75
Jane Griffin, friend
You may make a bequest to Ohio Northern University by preparing a new
will or amending your present will. Brochures are available on request.
To request brochures contact the Executive Director of Development, Ken Block.
OFFICE OF GIFT PLANNING • OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY
525 S. MAIN STREET • ADA, OHIO 45810 • (419) 772-2008 • TOLL FREE 866-ONU-GIVE
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION GO TO OUR WEB SITE AT
WWW.ONU.EDU/PLANGIVE
Donald, BSCE ’37, and Erma Holdren
Robert Hileman Lee, friend
Sol J. Light, BSME ’44
Margaret Marmon, widow of Joseph E.
Marmon, BSPh ’38
James H. McCloskey, BA ’69
Kathleen Miller, widow of Paul H. Miller, JD ’25
James R. Mitchell, BSEE ’49
Aloysia Mumma, BSEd ’32
Rosella J. Stultz, BSEd ’61
Geraldine V. Warren, widow of Mark T. Warren,
BA ’30
Rosemary Williams, ONU faculty
Mary Margaret Winters, BSPh ’41
FALL 2007 21

Northern
Memories
50 years ago – 1957
After many years, there was 100 percent chapter participation during
Greek Week.
�e Business Women’s Club was established by female business
students.
Cyrus Samrad served as the first president of the International Club.
�e men’s basketball team was coached by ONU alumnus Marv English.
40 years ago – 1967
�e men’s basketball team went to the NAIA Tournament.
1957 1967
Ohio Northern University President Sam Meyer was inducted into the
education honorary, Kappa Delta Pi.
�e brothers of Phi Mu Delta received the Pierce Appleyard Award for
community service at their National Conclave.
�e men’s wrestling team defeated Otterbein in an impressive 41-0 victory.
ONU Logo License
Plates Available
Show you are proud to
be an ONU alum. Get your
ONU tags at your local BMV!
25 years ago – 1982
Lisa Labriola, of Delta Zeta, was elected Greek Week Queen.
�e baseball team finished their season with an overall record
of 16-4.
Dan Reid was the station manager of WONU.
Kappa Psi won the “Dean’s Award for Outstanding Service.”
10 years ago – 1997
Sigma Phi Epsilon representative, Korey Kidwell, was crowned
Homecoming King.
�e Homecoming Queen was Stephanie Shrider, Maglott Hall
representative.
Clarence Page spoke during Black History Month.
�e men’s ultimate frisbee team was ranked in the top third of
all colleges.
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1982

ClassNotes
This edition of Class Notes includes
information received up to July 1, 2007.
If you don’t see your information in this
issue, please look for it in the next one.
We encourage you to continue sending
us information about what you are
doing, weddings and additions to your
family.
Friends
Ronald Parshall, and his wife,
Mary, celebrated their 50 th wedding
anniversary on October 17, 2006. They
are enjoying retirement and plan to
live in North Baltimore, OH, until their
granddaughters graduate in the spring
of 2008.
1940
Robert Klotman, BSEd, was inducted
into the Music Educators National
Conference Hall of Fame in 2004, and
he currently serves on its screening
committee. Robert and his wife, Phyllis,
reside in New York, NY, and he can be
reached at: klotman@indiana.edu
1949
Jack Carey, BSEd, is a retired public
school music teacher. He resides in
Sacramento, CA.
George Killian, BSEd, H of F ’79,
Hon.D. ’89, received the Spirit of Sport
Award by The General Association of
International Sports Federations in April
2007. George and his wife, Marilyn,
reside in Colorado Springs, CO.
Alumni
Events
2007
1950
Charles Strasbaugh, BSEd, and
his wife, Eileen (Heinrich), BSPh
’50, are enjoying retirement and
they reside in Forest, OH.
1951
Jerome Holub, JD, received The
National Republican Congressional
Committee Congressional Order of
Merit on May 21, 2007. He and his
wife, Margery, reside in Akron, OH.
1953
Walter Ritzman, BSPh, Hon.D.
’02, was inducted into the Norton
High School Distinguished Alumni
Hall of Fame in February 2007. He
resides in Barberton, OH.
1955
Clarence “Mo” Molitor, BSEd,
was inducted into the Twin Valley
South High School Hall of Fame
due to his dedication to the football
program and most notably, his 79-
52-4 overall record. Mo resides in
Lewisburg, OH.
1959
Dan Strominger, BA, and his
wife, Pat, celebrated their 50 th
wedding anniversary on December
29, 2006. The couple resides in
Columbus, OH.
Dayton
Ranjiv Subramaniam, BA ’00, Shirley
Stockton, and Lee Stockton, BSCE
’61, get acquainted at the Dayton
Area Alumni Event.
1960
J. Michael Fay, BSEd, is the chairman
of Claremont Financial Group, Inc.,
in Claremont, CA, where he and his
wife, Emily, also reside. J. Michael
can be reached at: fayhome@
claremontfinancial.com
1961
Walter Armes, BSEd, is serving on the
executive committee and the board of
trustees for the Ohio School Boards
Association. He is serving his seventh
term as president of the Whitehall City
Schools Board of Education. He and
his wife, Jean, reside in Whitehall, OH.
Morris Shepherd, BSCE, is enjoying
retirement. He is working in the
kitchen at a summer church camp,
playing softball two days a week and
mentoring students during the school
year in reading and math. He and his
wife, Carol Ann, reside in Batavia, OH.
1962
Clair Myers, BA, received the
Waynesboro Rotary Club Rotarian
Vocational Award for demonstrating
true Rotarian values in his career. Clair
is the executive director of the Wayne
Theatre Project. He and his wife,
Dorcas, reside in Waynesboro, VA.
Richard Woerz, BSPh, PharmD ’02,
retired from his pharmacy director
position at Twin Valley Behavioral
Healthcare on November 1, 2006. He
is teaching masters level courses at the
University of Phoenix. Richard and his
wife, Sylvia, reside in Maineville, OH,
and he can be reached at:
richardwoe@roadrunner.com
President Kendall L. Baker and Toby Baker, BFA ’06,
visit with Sara Geise, sixth-year pharmacy major,
Kathy Geise, Karla Geise, senior management
majors and John Geise at the Dayton Country Club.
Key to ONU degrees
listed in this issue
AA associate of arts
BA bachelor of arts
BFA bachelor of fine arts
BM bachelor of music
BS bachelor of science
BSBA bachelor of science in
business administration
BSCE bachelor of science in
civil engineering
BSCHE bachelor of science in
chemical engineering
BSCPE bachelor of science in
computer engineering
BSECE bachelor of science
in electrical and
computer engineering
BSEd bachelor of science in
education
BSEE bachelor of science in
electrical engineering
BSME bachelor of science in
mechanical engineering
BSMT bachelor of science in
medical technology
BSN bachelor of science in
nursing
BSPh bachelor of science in
pharmacy
H of F Hall of Fame
Hon.D. honorary degree
JD juris doctorate
LL.B. bachelor of laws
LL.M. master of laws
PharmD doctor of pharmacy
Ph.D. doctor of philosophy
The second half of the 2007 Alumni Events season gave way to a genuine nationwide trek. From the hot
Florida sun to the beautiful California coastline, much fun was had by all. Each event was a complete success,
and we enjoyed bringing a “piece” of Northern to our dear alumni and friends. We look forward to 2008!
John and Mareta Hedapohl enjoy
the Dayton Area Alumni Event.
SUMMER FALL 2007 2007 23

George A. Manos, BSEE ’73
“Successful leadership,” says George A. Manos, “is to look for innovative ways to step outside
the box labeled ‘status quo’ and to look for ways to fill the gap.” By “fill the gap” he means, for
example, that when there is something outside the leader’s responsibility that needs to be done,
a good leader “just goes and does it. They’re not looking for recognition, they’re not looking for
money; they just do it. It’s the kind of successful leadership that people recognize.”
Manos makes these points in some of his many lectures on the subject, and is working on a book.
The inspiration for his new book comes from his 30-year career with U.S. Steel, the largest
domestically owned steel producer in the U.S. Interestingly, Manos’ association with the company
began while still an electrical engineering student at Ohio Northern.
One day, as a student worker in the McIntosh Center, Manos helped a visitor with his luggage.
The next day the visitor, who happened to be a recruiter from U.S. Steel, not only remembered Manos
at his scheduled interview, but offered him a job at their Lorain plant as an electrical maintenance
trainee “and the rest is history,” he said.
Foreshadowing his career experience and many moves within the company, the job offer
changed before his first day on the job. The company wanted engineers in the sales department
and invited Manos to make the switch. So, the young engineer’s first job with U.S. Steel was as a
commercial trainee in the Cleveland sales office.
Manos says he was prepared for the change. “While I loved engineering, I knew, even back
then, that I wanted to do more than sit behind a desk and design circuits. I wanted my career to
take me out in the field doing other things and that is one of the things that interested me about
U.S. Steel.”
Ironically, he did eventually work at the Lorain plant, in the job he was first hired to fill,
becoming a full-time shift foreman, before being moved later to a sales position in Mansfield, Ohio.
A serious auto accident in 1976 kept him off the job for more than five months, but that didn’t stop
his advancement in the company. He went back to the Lorain plant, moving to the top marketing
position of round bar steel products.
In 1981 he moved to the Pittsburgh home office, where he worked in personnel for both the
commercial and operations departments. From 1984 to 1986, he was transferred back to Lorain
where the entire round bar product line was consolidated.
It was in the 1980’s that the steel industry faced major losses and restructuring. Manos was
involved in starting a new venture and setting up a specialized sales force – an innovation that did
not go unnoticed. When U.S. Steel entered a 50-50 joint venture with Kobe Steel of Japan, one of
the world’s leading makers of round bars, Manos was asked to be the assistant to the president of
the new entity. Looking back on that time, he says, “That time at USS Kobe was very rewarding,
because we basically ran a little business of our own.”
That stint was followed by a short-lived joint venture with Republic Technologies in 1999. In
early 2000, Manos moved to Minnesota under the USX Corporation name. There he tried to create
synergy among the corporation’s five businesses: a pellet-maker, a Marathon refinery, a gasoline
terminal, 360 convenience stores and gas stations with the Super America name, and the state’s
largest bakery.
Chicago
From left: Rose Cushman, Toby
Baker, BFA ’06, President Kendall L.
Baker and Gary Cushman pose at
Maggiano’s in Chicago, IL.
From left: President Kendall L. Baker and
Toby Baker, BFA ’06, pose at the Chicago
Area Alumni Event with Kaitrin (Stumpf) Valencia,
BA ’96, her husband, Emilio, and son, Noah.
From left: Rich Borowski, director of
development for the College of Arts and
Sciences, David Hughes, BSBA ’84, and
Peter Boyles, JD ’94.
Manos has been a member of
the ONU Alumni board, chair
of the Engineering Advisory
Board and began the Dean
Archer Memorial Fund.
He says, “I feel Ohio Northern
gave me the opportunity to
do the things I’m doing now.
The college opened the
door and I walked through
that door into U.S. Steel.
Ohio Northern gave me the
opportunity and for that I will
be eternally grateful.”
From left: Melissa Kidder, BFA ’05, second-year law
student, Matt Zimmerman, junior political science
major, Jessica Holden, BA ’03 and Chris Sprague,
BA ’98, visit at the Chicago Area Alumni Event.
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“I never thought I’d love it as
much as I did,” Manos recalls.
But when USX dissolved and
the company became United
States Steel Corporation in 2001,
Manos returned to Pittsburgh
and eventually became general
manager of human resources,
a position that has allowed him
to recruit the next generation of
industry leaders.
He recalls a statement by John
Surma, U.S. Steel’s chairman and
CEO that impressed him. “He said
‘I don’t want U.S. Steel to become
the best steel company in the
world. I want it to learn how to
become the best company.’ That to
me was a profound statement.”
Just this year, Manos was
offered another challenge, heading
the company’s real estate division.
“U.S. Steel owns a tremendous
amount of real estate around
the country,” he explains, “from
northern Minnesota, to Birmingham
and Atlanta and a very large
commercial venture going on right
now near Philadelphia.”
Still enthusiastic, Manos says
retirement isn’t even on his radar.
“I think I’ve loved every job I’ve had
because I’ve learned something
from every one of them.”
And the advice he passes on
to his own family and others is this:
“follow your dreams; stay true to
your ethics and morals, work hard
and go fill the gap!”
1964
Cincinnati
P. Eldon Bauer, BSCE, retired from
K.E. McCartney & Associates after
42 years of service in the consulting
engineering business. He plans to
spend winters in Florida, pursue farming
interests, travel, practice individual
consulting and spend time with his
grandchildren. Eldon and his wife,
Barbara, reside in Crestline, OH, and he
can be reached at: bauer1@bright.net
1966
Thomas Bryant, JD, Hon.D. ’07, retired
as judge of the Third District Court of
Appeals in Lima, OH. He and his wife,
Sara, reside in Findlay, OH.
1969
Eric Akers, BA, JD ’73, retired from
Ashland University after teaching
business law since 1977. Eric and his
wife, Debbie, reside in Ashland, OH.
Charles Ebel, BSEd, is an English and
history instructor at Western Piedmont
Community College. He resides in Vale,
NC.
Roger Marble, BSME, retired after
37 years of service at Bridgestone
Firestone LLC, in Akron, OH. His career
highlights as a tire development engineer
include: receiving tire design patents,
spearheading investigations into root
cause analysis and resolving mounting
issues for auto manufacturers in North
and South America. He enjoys building
his ’51 Chevy truck and serving on The
Ohio Genealogical Society Board of
Trustees. Roger and his wife, Nancy,
reside in Ravenna, OH, and he can be
reached at: tireman9@gmail.com
1970
Robert Cilles, BA, is a funeral director/
embalmer for Altmeyer Funeral Homes
in Wheeling, WV, where he and his wife,
Mary Ruth (Dunham), BA ’73, also
reside.
Frank Garofalo, BSEd, has been
teaching and coaching for 36 years
and is a member of the Michigan High
School Football Coaches Association.
He is the defensive coordinator at
Flint Powers Catholic High School. He
resides in Flushing, MI.
John Hoopes, BSPh, is the director of
medical information for MedImmune,
Inc. His wife, Janet (Ward), BSPh ’70,
is a pharmacist for Neighbor Care. John
and Janet reside in Gaithersburg, MD.
Francis E. Peter, BSEE, has been
selected to serve a second term as
president of the Enchantment Chapter
of the International Council on Systems
Engineering. He is the manager of
systems and programs for Management
Sciences, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM,
where he and his wife, Carol, also reside.
Robert C. Roberts, BSEd, received
the Alumnus of the Year Award by the
Ohio Northern University Department
of Technological Studies at the annual
“Eating with Industry” night. Robert
resides in Charlotte, NC.
1971
James Leonard, BA, is the deputy
director at the Franklin County Office of
Emergency Management and Homeland
Security in Columbus, OH, where he
and his wife, Mona, also reside.
Robert Mabe, BSPh, received the
Bowl of Hygeia Award from the Ohio
Pharmacists Association at its annual
conference in Columbus, OH. Robert and
his wife, Melissa, reside in Ashville, OH.
1972
Tomas Flench, BSPh, is a professor
and program director of the pharmacy
technician program at Horry-
Georgetown Technical College in Myrtle
Beach, SC. He and his wife, Paulette,
reside in Conway, SC, and are proud
to announce the birth of their new
grandson, Nicholas.
Anne Leser, BA, is an associate
professor at Bowling Green State
University. She resides in Tiffin, OH.
1973
Eric Akers, JD, BA ’69, retired from
Ashland University after teaching
business law since 1977. Eric and his
wife, Debbie, reside in Ashland, OH.
Bonita (Ujhelyi) Benge, BA, is a
retired principal of Cox Elementary
School. She and her husband, Jim,
reside in Kettering, OH.
Nancy (Weber) Ingleright, BA, retired
from teaching gifted education at Citrus
Co. Schools in Inverness, FL. She
enjoys traveling with her husband,
David, and teaching yoga. Their
daughter, Casey, is a psychology major
and member of the dance team at
Jacksonville University. Nancy resides
in Lecanto, FL.
E. Michael Pfeifer, JD, retired as
prosecutor of Wyandot County in
January, 2007. He and his wife, Sheryl,
reside in Upper Sandusky, OH.
1974
Raymond Rodi, BA, retired after 34
years of teaching and coaching. He
will continue to referee football games
and wrestling matches, ride his Harley
and play more golf. Raymond resides
in Moreno Valley, CA, and can be
reached at: rrodi@adelphia.net
1975
Chuck Daum, BA, is a district manager
trainee for The Davey Tree Expert
Company in Akron, OH. He and his
wife, Pamela (Zucker), BA ’76, reside
in Hudson, OH.
Wendy (Berger) Fishman, is a vice
president-trust for Caldwell Trust
Company in Venice, FL, where she and
her husband, CJ, BA ’77, BSBA ’06,
also reside.
Frank McClure, JD, attended the 41 st
annual Heckerling Institute on Estate
Planning at the University of Miami
School of Law. Frank is founder and
owner of Frank A. McClure Co., L.P.A., in
Cambridge, OH, where he also resides.
From left: President Kendall L. Baker visits From left: Ludwell Binkley, BA ’39, Martha From left: Jesse Mangus, Stephanie (Bear) From left: Karen (Frey) Stoudt, BA ’66,
with Jill (Haas) Webb, BA ’92, and Ronald Binkley, C. Austin Sprang , BSEd ’36, and Mangus, BA ’05, Doug Ewing, BSBA ’04, Dan Depperman, BSME ’78, Jennifer
Webb, BSME ’95, at the Cincinnati Area Bill Robinson, BSEd ’61, Hon. D ’05, H of F and Katrina (Nienberg) Ewing, BA ’05, were Newsome, BA ’00, and Gail Teschner,
Alumni Event.
’05, reminisce at the Cincinnati Alumni Event. all smiles at the Clovernook County Club. BSPh ’88, get acquainted at the
FALL 2007
Clovernook Country Club.
25

Spot Northern!
Polar bears, get ready for a fun assignment!
We want you to sport Northern
“on the road!” Have you worn an O.N.U.
t-shirt during an international trip?
Did you sport orange and black colors
on your cruise? Have you taken your
Alumni Journal to an exotic destination?
Was your wedding orange and black?
Please send us any pictures where
Northern has been “spotted.” Let’s see
where the fun takes us!
Bruce Hammond, BA ’01, and
Anna Mann, BA ’02, stand in front
of a Klondike look-alike at the CN
Tower in Toronto, Canada.
Ed Gmyrek, BSEd ’65,
proudly shows Karen
(Casper) Condeni, BA
’74, vice president and
dean of enrollment,
his Ohio Northern
University golf cart in
The Villages, FL.
Denver
From left: Charles Bailey, BA ’68, Julie (Jewett)
Bailey, BA ’68, and Toby Baker, BFA ’06, visit
with Roberto Moll, and his wife, Marilyn (Rivenburgh),
BS ’70, at Maggiano’s in Denver, CO.
Tracy (Frew) Fox, BA ’99,
and her son, Dylan, were
greeted by a Polar Bear
during a visit to Denver, CO.
From left: Dear friends Toby Baker,
BFA ’06, and Jessica (Heckbert)
Clare, BFA ’03, pose at the Denver
Area Alumni Event.
1976
Dave Coffee, BSME, is a quality
manager for Die Co., Inc., in Eastlake,
OH. He and his family reside in
Willoughby, OH.
Tim Drake, BSCE, was promoted
to vice president of engineering at
Norfolk Southern Railroad Company,
one of the four class-one railroads in
the country. He has been employed
by Norfolk Southern for 31 years.
He and his wife, Mindy, maintain
two residences in Tipp City, OH, and
Atlanta, GA.
Charles A. Johnston, JD, is a
municipal court judge for Carroll
County Municipal Court. Charles and
his wife, Beth, reside in Carrollton,
OH.
1977
Edwin Oley, BSPh, is the president of
Community Health Partners Regional
Health System in Lorain, OH. Edwin
and his family reside in Avon, OH,
and he can be reached at: Ed.Oley@
health-partners.org
Brenda Vulgamore, BS, and Charles
Hune were married on July 8, 2006.
The couple resides in Bend, OR.
1978
Daniel Bieger, JD, has been named a
Virginia Superlawyer by Law & Politics
magazine. He is an attorney with
Copeland & Bieger, P.C., in Abingdon,
VA. He and his family reside in Bristol,
TN.
Charles Blake, BSPh, is employed
by Klein’s Pharmacy at the State
Road and Akron General Health and
Wellness Center locations. He resides
in Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
Richard E. Johnson, BSPh, is
a member of the Pennsylvania
Osteopathic Medical Association
Board of Trustees. He and his wife,
Karen (Susan), BSPh ’77, reside in
DuBois, PA
Tim Jenkins, BSEE ’85, Toby Baker, BFA
’06, and Beth Jenkins enjoy a moment at
the Denver Area Alumni Event.
1979
Bob Dunne, BA, JD ’82, BSBA ’06, is a
global contributing editor for RotoWorld
magazine. He is also the president of
Meese Orbitron Dunne Co., in Ashtabula,
OH, where he and his wife, Cynthia, also
reside.
Steve Patonai, BSPh, is the CEO of
SkyRidge Medical Center. He and his
wife, Sharon, reside in Cleveland, TN.
George Wireman, BSME, is a regional
engineering manager for NSK in Franklin,
IN, where he and his wife, Linda
(Shadley), BA ’68, also reside.
1980
Janelle (Donadio) Claudy, BSPh, and
Richard Claudy were married on March 10,
2007. The couple resides in Arcanum, OH.
Timothy Gobin, BA, retired from the U.S.
Army on November 1, 2006, after more than
22 years of active service. He is the dean of
academic affairs at ITT Technical Institute in
Norwood, OH. Timothy resides in Maineville,
OH, and he can be reached at: tgobin@
itt-tech.edu
Robert Kile, BA, JD ’83, is the owner
and manager of Ciao Bar & Grille in
Columbus, OH, where he and his wife,
Deborah, also reside.
Daniel Kurber, BSPh, is a pharmacist
at Costco Pharmacy. He and his family
reside in Glenview, IL.
James Millward, BSME, is a technical
leader in repair services for Unison Industries.
D. Wesley Newhouse, BA, has been named
chairman of the board for After-School
All-Stars Columbus. He is a partner with
Newhouse Prophater & Letcher LLC.
Steven Saum, BSEE, is the general
manager at Richmond Power & Light. He
resides in Richmond, IN.
1981
Judith Davis, BSBA, was promoted to
executive vice president of BlueCross
BlueShield of South Carolina. She will also
continue her duties as chief legal officer
and chief information officer. She and her
husband, Gerald, reside in Columbia, SC.
From left: Lem McManness, BSME ’43,
Gloria Valone, BA ’40, George Killian, BSEd
’49, and President Kendall L. Baker reminisce
at Maggiano’s in Denver, CO.
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Dennis Fuge, BA, is a middle school
principal for Spencerville Local
Schools. He and his family reside in
Spencerville, OH.
Jeanne Holmes, JD, is an associate
district attorney for the Plymouth
County District Attorney in Brockton,
MA, where she and her family also
reside.
Lisa Millisor, BA, is employed by Sara
Lee Corp. She resides in Atlanta, GA.
Jeffrey Nischwitz, BSBA, published
his first book, Think Again! Innovative
Approaches to the Business of Law.
The book describes how to build and
grow a successful and entrepreneurial
law firm. Jeffrey is the director of
member opportunities at Northeast
Ohio Sourcing Office in Cleveland,
OH. He resides in Westlake, OH.
1982
Bob Dunne, JD, BA ’79, BSBA ’06,
is a global contributing editor for
RotoWorld magazine. He is also the
president of Meese Orbitron Dunne
Co., in Ashtabula, OH, where he and
his wife, Cynthia, also reside.
Larry Egbert, BSCE, is a captain in
the U.S. Navy and a program manager
for direct and time sensitive strike. He
and his family reside in Hollywood,
MD.
Joseph Holtel, BS, is an osteopathic
family physician for UMA in
Nelsonville, OH. He and his wife,
Marianna (Barker), BSPh ’85, reside
in Carbon Hill, OH, with their children.
Richanne (Cunningham) Mankey,
BA, received her doctorate in adult
education in May 2007 from Columbia
University Teachers College. Richanne
is the vice president for student affairs
and dean of students at Daemen
College in Amherst, NY. She and her
husband, Mike, reside in Buffalo, NY.
Randy Myers, BSPh, is the president
of American College of Apothocaries.
He is the owner and operator of
Harry’s Pharmacy in Carey, OH, where
he and his wife, Deirdre (Mozdy),
BSPh ’83, also reside.
Orlando
Jim Peterman, BSPh, is the head
pharmacist of Henderson Clinic at the Naval
Hospital-Cam Lejeune in Jacksonville, NC,
where he and his family also reside. His
daughter, Tana, completed her first year of
pharmacy school at Ohio Northern. Jim can
be reached at: James.peterman@med.navy.mil
Randy Roehrle, BSME, is a systems
administrator for Metalink Technologies in
Defiance, OH.
1983
Jaime (Nilles) Grabski, BA, is a teacher
for Norton City Schools in Norton, OH.
Jamie and her husband, Rod, reside in
Barberton, OH, and she can be reached
at: jgrabski@neo.rr.com
Robert Kile, JD, BA ’80, is the owner
and manager of Ciao Bar & Grille in
Columbus, OH, where he and his wife,
Deborah, also reside.
1984
Timothy Brewer, BM, is a regional
sales manager for Gemstone Musical
Instruments in Elkhart, IN. He and his
wife, Deanna (Yoh), BA ’85, reside in Fort
Wayne, IN.
Jean (Ety) Glaser, BSPh, PharmD ’00,
is the director of pharmacy at Licking
Memorial Hospital in Newark, OH. She
and her family reside in Granville, OH.
Yolanda Gwinn, JD, received the Robert
Kelb Award for outstanding service by the
Toledo Bar Association. She resides in
Sylvania, OH.
David Hughes, BSBA, is the chief
operating officer at American International
Tile in Elk Grove Village, IL. He and his
family reside in Chicago, IL, and he can
be reached at: lekker12@hotmail.com
Betsy (Havens) Kille, BSME, is a
configuration engineer for Digimarc ID
Systems. She and her husband, Charles,
BS ’85, reside in Churubusco, IN, with
their family.
Ruth (Landis) Nemire, BSPh, is an
associate dean at the Touro College of
Pharmacy in New York, NY. Ruth and her
husband, Douglas, reside in Baltimore,
MD.
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From left: Mandy Yesalusky, Stacey From left: Orlando host, Bob Saltsman, BA ’75, JD From left: Life trustees Allen and Alice From left: Denise Mathews, JD ’81,
Lemle, BA ’06, and Kim Hunter, ’78, poses with head women’s golf coach Stacey Reinhardt, visit with Krista and Thomas Toby Baker, BFA ’06, and Stacia Wake,
senior management major, visit at Hairston, BS ’89, H of F ’01, Arnold Smalley, and the Rogers, BA ’73, JD ’77, BSBA ’05, at the BSBA ’86, enjoyed their evening at the
the Orlando Area Alumni Event. Ohio Northern University women’s golf team. The team Interlachen Golf Club in Orlando, FL. Orlando Area Alumni Event.
FALL 2007
enjoyed a great day at the Interlachen Golf Club.
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Polar Bear Potpourri
Step in to the spotlight! This is a place to display mini-classmate reunion photos, special anniversaries, Ohio
Northern memorabilia, personal photography or your own fascinating stories, etc. We look forward to receiving
any and all photos, stories and fun facts you may want to share with our Polar Bear community.
Major Charles Hale, JD ’92, is a military judge
in the Okinawa District. He is pictured in his
chambers.
Colonel Richard Koeneke, JD ’84, enjoys golfing with
his son, Michael, in Okinawa, Japan, where he and
his family reside at Camp Foster. Richard is the staff
judge advocate at Camp Butler.
Tampa
Lieutenant Commander Kelly Hamon, BS ’90,
examines Michael Emerick, the son of Steve
Emerick, JD ’01. Kelly is a pediatric nurse
practitioner assigned to the Pediatric Clinic at the
Naval Hospital on Camp Lester in Okinawa, Japan.
Robert Heinfeld, BSEd ’68, a native of New Bremen, OH,
is the author of Daredevils on Dirt, a book that highlights
his experiences at the New Bremen Speedway. Robert
credits much of the book’s success to James F. Dicke II,
Hon.D. ’06, who assisted with publishing.
Steven Nord, BA, is a partner with
Offutt, Fisher & Nord. He received the
2007 “Lawyer of the Year Award” by the
West Virginia State Bar Association.
He and his wife, Lisa (Labriola), BSPh
’85, reside in Huntington, WV.
John Redmond, BSBA, is a selfemployed
CPA. He is serving a sixth
term as treasurer of the board of
United Way of Lake County, and a
second three year term as a trustee for
Laketran. John and his family reside in
Mentor, OH, and he can be reached at:
JCR@Redmondandco.com
Tracy Sorensen, BA, is the curator
of mammals at The Nashville Zoo in
Nashville, TN. Tracy resides in Gallatin,
TN, and she can be reached at:
tsorensen@nashvillezoo.org
John Lee Walton, JD, is employed
by International Business Machines
Corp., in Charlotte, NC. He resides in
Mooresville, NC.
Cindy (Mueller) Winslow, BSBA, is
the controller of The Episcopal Diocese
of Connecticut. She and her husband,
Tom, BSPh ’78, JD ’83, reside in
Farmington, CT, with their family.
1985
Melanie Braidich, BSBA, is the
president of Verizon Wireless-
Mountain Region. She resides in
Englewood, CO.
Gary Brown, BSPh, is an assistant
director of pharmacy for Community
Hospitals and Wellness Centers in
Bryan, OH, where he and his family
also reside.
Tara Fritsch, BSBA, is a commercial
lines field specialist for Indiana
Insurance/Liberty Mutual. She resides
in Cincinnati, OH.
Charles Kille, BS, is the principal
systems engineer for Raytheon. He
and his wife, Betsy (Havens), BS ’84,
reside in Churubusco, IN, with their
family.
Joseph “Joe” Nesser, JD, received
the Republican nomination for Monroe
Family Court of Rochester, NY. Joe
and his family reside in Pittsford, NY.
Toby Baker, BFA ’06, Bob Irvin, BSEd ’62, From left: Michael Casale, BSPh ’52, Bob McCurdy, BSPh, ’65, PharmD ’96, Paul The Polar Bear bond can be felt near and far
H of F ’06, Nettie Irvin, and Dr. Kendall L. and his wife, Ann, smile at Banquet Derr, BA ’51, Erma (Susany) Derr, BSPh ’51, from campus. Don Milks, professor emeritus
Baker, visit at the Tampa Area Alumni Event. Masters in Tampa, FL.
and Meghan Davlin, fourth-year pharmacy of civil engineering, takes a moment during the
major, pose at the Tampa Area Alumni Event. Tampa Area Alumni Event to speak with John
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Donald Norcross, BSBA, is a
professional services manager for
Now Software in Gahanna, OH. His
oldest son, Donald, earned the rank
of Eagle Scout through a renovation
project at Como Avenue United
Methodist Church. The Norcross
family resides in Columbus, OH.
Jamie Watkins, BSEE, is a pump
research and technology major for
Crane Pumps & Systems in Piqua,
OH. He and his wife, Meg (Wilson),
BSPh ’86, reside in Tipp City, OH, with
their children.
1986
Edward Fingers, BSPh, PharmD ’01,
is the regional director of operations at
Comprehensive Pharmacy Services.
He assists existing and new directors
of pharmacy with hospital pharmacy
management and is a member
of the Federation of International
Pharmacists. Edward and his wife,
Dayna, reside in Irwin, PA, and he can
be reached at: efingers@cpspharm.net
Susan Halter, BA, is a human
services developer 2-technical
assistance specialist for the State of
Ohio Department of Job and Family
Services in Springdale, OH. Susan
resides in Vandalia, OH.
Charles Penn, BA, is a senior project
manager for Skanska USA Building.
He and his wife, Vour, reside in
Newark, OH.
Douglas Spiker, JD, has been named
an “Ohio Super Lawyer” by Law and
Politics, Northern Ohio Live and
Cincinnati Magazine. Douglas and his
family reside in Columbus, OH.
Laura (Retana) Wagner, BSPh, is
a pharmacist for Acme #1 Pharmacy
in Akron, OH. She and her husband,
William, reside in Rittman, OH.
1987
Michael Farr, BS, was inducted into
the Cedar Rapids Home Builders
Association. He and his family reside
in Swisher, IA.
Venice
Gale Musselman, BSPh, is a pharmacist
for Buehler’s in Delaware, OH, where he
and his family also reside.
Jim Pujolas, BS, is the president of
Anesthesia Specialty Services, Inc., in
Middleburg Heights, OH. He and his
family reside in Chagrin Falls, OH.
William Scatterday, BSME, is the
owner of Shamrock Lube Express in
Barnesville, OH. William and his family
reside in Logandale, NV.
1988
Glen Hopkins, BS, is a plant manager at
Sud-Chemie. He resides in Louisville, KY.
Mark Johnson, BA, is a consulting
software integration engineer for
LexisNexis. He and his wife, Deborah
(Cole), BSPh ’91, reside in Springboro,
OH, with their children.
David Oster, BA, was inducted into the
Crestwood High School Hall of Fame
for his contributions to the football,
basketball and baseball teams. He
resides in Lake Elsinore, CA.
David Young, BM, BS, is an assistant
professor at East Tennessee State
University. He and his wife, Elizabeth
(Nash), BA ’90, reside in Johnson City,
TN, with their daughters.
1989
Nancy Ann (Nowlin) McKim, BSBA, is
a fifth and sixth grade science teacher at
Gilmour Academy in Gates Mills, OH. She
and her husband, Colin, BSME ’90, reside
in Richmond Heights, OH, with their son.
Kent Oliver, BFA, is a partner/vice
president of Direct Results Marketing.
1990
Cheryl Bailey, BSPh, BSBA, is the vice
president of consultant relations and
broker strategy for CVS/Caremark. She
resides in Chicago, IL.
Colin McKim, BSME, is a systems
engineer for Swagelok Company. He
and his wife, Nancy Ann (Nowlin),
BSBA ’89, reside in Richmond Heights,
OH, with their son.
Brian Messerly, BS, is a managerfield
service department for Diamond
Power International Inc. He and his
wife, Christina (Kahl), BA ’92, reside in
Lancaster, OH, with their children.
Aaron Posner, BSBA, is a senior
economic self-sufficiency specialist for
the Department of Children & Family
Services. He and his family reside in
Palm Coast, FL.
Susan (Selley) Stephens, BA, is a
shareholder in the law firm of Hopping
Green & Sams in Tallahassee, FL, where
she and her family also reside. She was
previously of counsel at the firm.
Elizabeth (Nash) Young, BA, is a
clinical assistant professor in the
Homeland Security Graduate Program
at The University of Tennessee. She and
her husband, David, BM, BS ’88, reside
in Johnson City, TN, with their daughters.
1991
Lance Ekas, JD, is the director of donor
relations at Clear Space Productions
in Rehoboth Beach, DE, where he also
resides.
Deborah (Cole) Johnson, is a staff
pharmacist at CVS. She and her
husband, Mark, BA ’88, reside in
Springboro, OH, with their children.
Nancy (Piehl) Mertz, BSBA, is a senior
decision support analyst for Catholic
Healthcare Partners in Cincinnati, OH.
She and her family reside in Harrod, OH.
Mark C. Miller, JD, has been elected
Hancock County prosecutor. He resides
in Findlay, OH.
John C. Sullivan, JD, is the assistant
vice president and counsel at John
Hancock Financial Services in Boston,
MA. He and his family reside in Franklin,
MA.
John “Jay” Williams, BSBA, is the vice
president of retail market management
for Cardinal Health in Dublin, OH, where
he and his family also reside.
Bryan Zarlenga, BSCE, is the director
of site development for TBE Group, Inc.,
in Clearwater, FL. Bryan resides in Land
O’ Lakes, FL, and he can be reached at:
bzarlenga@yahoo.com
1992
Chad Hoffman, BSBA, is the president
of Richwood Banking Company. He
and his family reside in Richwood, OH.
Robert Hope, BSPh, is the pharmacy
director at Barix Clinics of Ohio in
Groveport, OH. He and his wife,
Heidi (Snow), BSBA ’94, reside in
Westerville, OH, with their children.
Eric Ray, BSBA, is a financial
business director for Nationwide
Insurance in Columbus, OH. Eric and
his family reside in Hilliard, OH, and he
can be reached at: e_l_ray@yahoo.
com
1993
Jessica Baggett, JD, is the managing
attorney for the Lorain County Office
of the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland.
She previously served more than 12
years as a magistrate with the Lorain
County Domestic Relations Court. She
resides in Elyria, OH.
Dale English, BSPh, PharmD ’05,
has been selected to complete a
special traineeship in antithrombotic
pharmacotherapy by the American
Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Research and Education Foundation.
The project is sponsored by Bristol-
Myers Squibb Inc. Dale and his family
reside in Miamisburg, OH.
April (LeVan) Hodge, BA, is an early
childhood intervention specialist at the
Franklin County-Educational Service
Center in Columbus, OH. She is
pursuing her principalship licensure
at Wright State University. April and
her family reside in Bellefontaine, OH,
and she can be reached at: athodge@
yahoo.com
Thomas Lehrich, JD, is a chief counsel
to the inspector general for the U.S.
Department of Transportation. He is also
teaching torts as an adjunct professor
at Georgetown University. Thomas
and his family reside in Washington,
D.C., and he can be reached at:
thomas.k.lehrich@oig.dot.gov
Mary (Greene) Bumstead, AA ’31, smiles Jack Fasold, BSCE ’53, Judy From left: Jim Diefenderfer, BSME ’49, Gail From left: Jake Ray, first-year law
as Betsy Palmer, senior management Daniels, President Kendall L. Baker, Parsons, Mary Jo (Bremyer) Krebs, BSPh ’45, student, Dick Shanely, BSEd ’54,
major, pins a Zeta Tau Alpha badge on and Toby Baker, BFA ’06 visit at the President Kendall L. Baker, Al Sebok, BSPh ’53, BSPh ’55, and Irv Pierstorf, ’53, Hon.D.
her at the Venice Area Alumni Event. Venice Yacht Club.
Hon.D. ’78, and Geo Hindall, BSBA ’63, enjoy ’78, visit at the Venice Yacht Club.
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Von Osche, BS, BSMT ’95, is a
supervisor at Covance Central
Laboratory Services in Indianapolis,
IN, where he also resides. In 2006,
Von received the Covance Way Award
which recognizes the top one percent of
employees for their contribution to the
company’s global success.
Tammi (Fortune) Powell, BA, is an
office manager/finance officer for Faith
Management Services, LLC. Tammi
and her family reside in Salisbury, NC,
and she can be reached at: stcpowell@
windstream.net
Tony Vogel, BSCE, is the utilities
director/sanitary engineer of Fairfield
County. He and his family reside in
Lancaster, OH.
1994
Jenny Barnes, JD, is the president
of the Central Ohio Chapter of the
Association of Corporate Counsel.
Jenny is also the senior counsel at
American Electric Power in Columbus,
OH, where she also resides.
Thomas John, JD, was elected as
Marion County (Indianapolis) chairman
for the Republican Party. He is a partner
with John Lewis and Wilkins LLP, in
Indianapolis, IN, where he and his wife,
Buffie, also reside. Thomas can be
reached at: tom.john@jlaw-firm.com
Christopher McCurdy, BSPh, is
an associate professor of medicinal
chemistry and pharmacology at the
University of Mississippi School of
Pharmacy; where he has also been
named the Outstanding Researcher of
the Year. He has received an R01 grant
from the National Institute on Drug Abuse
to study novel pharmacotherapies for
cocaine and methamphetamine abuse.
He and his wife, Nancy, reside in Oxford,
MS, with their children.
Barry Schrock, BA, is the assistant
women’s basketball coach at Central
Michigan University. He resides in
Mount Pleasant, MI.
Karen Swinehart, BA, is the associate
director of product marketing at AT&T in
Chicago, IL, where she also resides.
Cleveland
1995
Daniel Deem, BSPh, and his wife,
Linda (Brant), BSPh ’95, are employed
by Rite Aid Corporation in Dayton, OH.
Daniel is a pharmacy district manager
and Linda is a pharmacy manager. They
reside in Vandalia, OH, with their family.
Brian Elmore, BA, is a paraplanner for
Ameriprise. He and his wife, Meghan
(Frey), BSPh ’02, reside in Albuquerque,
NM, with their daughter, Zoe.
Jason Goffinet, BS, is a project
manager for Volkert and Associates,
Inc., in Kennesaw, GA. He resides in
Dallas, GA.
Yvonne Hoelter, BA, is a financial
advisor for Thrivent Financial for
Lutherans in Cleveland, OH. She
resides in Middleburg Heights, OH.
Niki (Lee) Lemin, BS, is a program
manager for Ohio Center for Public
Health Preparedness at The Ohio
State University. Niki is a licensed
massage therapist and is co-owner of
BodyWorks Professional Therapeutic
Massage in Ada, OH, where she and
her husband, Rob, BS ’96, also reside.
Von Osche, BSMT, BS ’93, is a
supervisor at Covance Central
Laboratory Services in Indianapolis,
IN, where he also resides. In 2006,
Von received the Covance Way Award
which recognizes the top one percent
of employees for their contribution to
the company’s global success.
Jeremy Swank, BA, is a partner/
financial consultant at Linsco/Private
Ledger, the largest independent
broker-dealer in the country. He
resides in Mansfield, OH.
1996
Michael Basile, BSBA, is an AVP/
portfolio manager for FNB Investment
Advisors. Michael and his family
reside in Hermitage, PA, and he can
be contacted at: basile@fnb-corp.com
Gina Fall, BA, is a personnel/
operations assistant store manager for
Kohl’s. She resides in Hamilton, OH.
Chad Overholt, BS, received an ASQ
certified quality engineer certificate and
is a senior quality engineer at Eaton
Corporation in Van Wert, OH. He and
his family reside in Delphos, OH.
Kristine (Sauer) Wallace, JD,
was admitted to the Idaho bar in
September 2006. She donates her
time to the Idaho Volunteer Lawyers
Program. She and her husband, John,
JD ’98, reside in Moscow, ID, with their
children.
1997
Dale Bundschu, BS, is the vice
president of sales for PreChamps. He
resides in Crofton, MD.
Matthew Cheney, JD, a bankruptcy
and creditors’ rights lawyer, is
employed by Crowell & Morig LLP, as
counsel in the Washington, D.C. office.
He resides in Silver Spring, MD.
Elgin Kight, IV, BSEE, is a controls
engineer for Daimler Chrysler in
Sterling Heights, MI, where he also
resides.
Melissa Marshall-Vance, BS, is
a staff engineer in the New Model
Manufacturing Design Center at
Honda of America Mfg. Inc., in
Marysville, OH. She and her family
reside in Bellefontaine, OH.
Nicole (Fortier) O’Brien, BS, is a
physician for Children’s Hospital in
San Diego, CA, where she and her
husband, Will, also reside.
Kyle Rimler, BS, is a teacher and
youth minister at Poteet High School in
Mesquite, TX. He and his family reside
in Terrell, TX.
1998
Rebecca (Stone) Bradac, BSPh,
graduated from Ashland Theological
Seminary with a master’s degree
in clinical pastoral counseling. She
passed the licensure exam to become
a professional counselor. Rebecca
and her husband, Joseph, BSPh ’96,
reside in Prospect, OH, and she can be
reached at: rlbradac03@hotmail.com
Peter Campia, JD, is an adjunct
professor at Northeastern University
School of Law in Boston, MA. He will
teach trusts and estates twice a year.
In addition to teaching, Peter works as
a solo practitioner at his own firm. He
resides in South Yarmouth, MA.
Andrea Feldt, BSPh, is a consultant
pharmacist for Home Pharmacy Services
in Belleville, IL. Andrea resides in Trenton,
IL, and she can be reached at: treerph@
hotmail.com
Wendy (Smith) Gay, BSPh, is a
clinical manager of pharmacy services
at Riverside Methodist Hospital in
Columbus, OH. She and her husband,
Brent, BSBA ’99, reside in Lewis Center,
OH, with their son.
Nicole (Hudak) Greiner, BS, and Nathan
Greiner were married on July 14, 2006.
The couple resides in Springfield, VA.
Don Guzman, JD, has been appointed
a neighbor island field representative
by Mazie K. Hirono, congresswoman of
Honolulu, HI. He is an associate attorney
at Takitani and Agaran Law Corporations.
Angela Harper, BA, is the senior
manager of client services for Resource
Interactive in Columbus, OH. Angela
resides in Lewis Center, OH, and she can
be reached at: aharper@insight.rr.com
Greg Hoge, BSEE, married Nicole
(Russell) in August 2006, and they
reside in Delaware, OH. Greg received
his professional engineering license
(Ohio) in 2002 and a master of business
administration from The Ohio State
University in June 2006. He is a product
manager for Emerson Network Power-
Liebert, a division of Emerson Electric.
Donna (Walther) Noll, BA, is the owner
of Violet Family Dental in Pickerington,
OH. She purchased the business in
January 2007 and had a new office
building built for the practice. She and
her husband, Scott, BSME ’98, reside in
Reynoldsburg, OH.
Troy Rebert, BS, is a pharmacy manager
at Walgreens. He resides in Knoxville, TN.
Melisa (Kauffman) Sanwald, BS, is a
veterinarian for Banfield, The Pet Hospital
of Aurora. She and her family reside in
Streetsboro, OH.
The Kritzberger family poses at the Cleveland Front Row: Gerry Zickes, Helene (Brysacz) Chairman of the Board Bob Smith, BSBA Good friends Jennifer (Szajnowsky) Brosemer,
Area Alumni Event. From left are: Christina Osowski, BSPh ’55, and Janet (Cole) ’75, Donald Campbell, BSME ’59, Hon.D. BA ’04, Julie (Holda) Heckler, BA ’04, Jeff
Bohovic, guest, Brett, fourth-year pharmacy Sekerak, BSPh ’68. Back Row: Paul ’98, Helen Campbell and Susan Smith visit Heckler, BSBA ’05, and Charlie Brosemer, BS
major, Annette, Robert, and Chad.
Zickes, BSPh ’53, Benjamin Osowski, and at the Ritz-Carlton Cleveland.
’03, visit at the Cleveland Area Alumni Event.
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Brent Gay, BSBA, is an information
technology finance director at Nationwide
Insurance in Columbus, OH. He and his
wife, Wendy (Smith), BSPh ’98, reside in
Lewis Center, OH, with their son.
Renny Glazer, BSECE, and Daisy Mae
John, were married on April 21, 2007,
and they reside in Newcomerstown, OH.
Renny is an electrician for Freeport Press,
Inc., in Freeport, OH.
Jennifer (Holycross) Hand, BS, is a
programmer for Xakt Soft Inc., in Powell,
OH. Jennifer and her family reside in
Bellefontaine, OH.
J. Matthew Harris, BSBA, is a CPA at
McLaughlin, Van Dootingh, Mosher & Co.,
in Norwalk, OH, where he and his wife,
Julie (Moyer), BS ’00, also reside.
Martin Klaus, BSPh, is the manager of
pharmacy quality and compliance for
Giant Eagle in Pittsburgh, PA. He and his
wife, Vicki (Vlahos), BSPh ’98, reside in
Warren, OH, with their daughter.
Phillip Mueller, BSPh, is the director of
clinical services for Medco Health. He and
his family reside in Prospect, OH.
Karen Niggemyer, BFA, is a Ph.D.
student at Indiana University.
Cari (Beam) Prinkey, BSPh, is a staff
pharmacist for St. Vincent Randolph
Hospital in Winchester, IN. She and her
family reside in Union City, IN.
Joe Scheckelhoff, BSBA, is pursuing
an MBA from the University of Michigan-
Dearborn. He is a manager-value analysis
for American Axle & Manufacturing in
Detroit, MI. He resides in Troy, MI.
Karen (Aller) Snow, PharmD, was
promoted to cardiology clinical pharmacist
at Denver Health Medical Center in Denver,
CO. She and her husband, Kevin, reside in
Highlands Ranch, CO, with their son.
Teri (Lutz) Sykes, BS, is the director
of pharmacy for Belmont Community
Hospital. She and her husband, Keith, BS
’96, reside in Holland, OH.
Jennifer (Neubecker) Windnagel, BA, is
a school counselor for Canal Winchester
Local Schools. She and her husband,
Ron, BSBA ’01, reside in Pataskala, OH,
with their son, Brayden.
Columbus
2000
Jennifer Addis, BS, is an associate for
Arby’s in Marengo, OH. She resides in
Centerburg, OH.
Kory Allen, BA, is an assistant football
coach at the University of Findlay. His
wife, Gina (Reimund), BA ’00, is a
special education teacher for Findlay
City Schools. Kory and Gina reside in
Findlay, OH, with their son.
Brian Crane, BM, is a development
coordinator for the Historic Columbia
Foundation in Columbia, SC, where he
also resides.
Marie Gehle, BA, is a research assistant
IV for the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH, where
she also resides.
Jean (Ety) Glaser, PharmD, BSPh ’84,
is the director of pharmacy at Licking
Memorial Hospital in Newark, OH. She
and her family reside in Granville, OH.
Leslie Morris, BSBA, is a teacher for
Lima City Schools in Lima, OH, where
she also resides.
Carla (Van Voorhis) Patton, BS, is
a doctor of chiropractic in Elida, OH.
She and her husband, Jason, reside in
Wapakoneta, OH, with their daughter, Ivy.
Katie Poling, BA, is a site director for
Hondros College in Westerville, OH. She
resides in Lewis Center, OH.
2001
Melissa (Kennedy) Boswell, BA, is a
senior marketing counselor-interactive
web for Columbus Children’s Hospital.
She and her husband, Adam, BA ’02,
reside in Lithopolis, OH.
Scott Bush, BSME, received a Ph.D.
in aerospace engineering from the
University of Cincinnati in December
2006. He is a lead engineer at General
Electric. He and his wife, Robyn (Kruse),
PharmD ’03, reside in Cincinnati, OH,
with their daughter, Jessa.
Angela (Campise) Cummings, BSBA,
and Chris Cummings were married on
April 28, 2007. The couple resides in
Fairborn, OH.
Shawn Eaton, PharmD, and Melissa
Wolpert were married on July 1, 2006.
The couple resides in Tallmadge, OH.
Scott Hammersmith, BSBA, is a senior
business analyst for Transamerica in
Charlotte, NC. His wife, Alissa (Scott),
BS, is a chemistry and AP biology
teacher for Charlotte-Mecklenburg
School District. Scott and Alissa reside in
Fort Mill, SC, with their daughter, Avery.
Elizabeth (Duling) Maag, PharmD, is
employed by St. Rita’s Medical Center
in Lima, OH. She and her husband,
Shannon, reside in Ottawa, OH.
Jesse Jarue Mark, III, BSBA, is a vice
president and branch manager for
Chase Bank in Columbus, OH, where
he and his wife, Amanda, also reside.
Adam Miller, BSBA, is a financial
analyst for Emerson Network Power
in Lorain, OH. He resides in Parma
Heights, OH.
Jamie (Liszka) Pope, PharmD, is
a pharmacy manager at Kmart. Her
husband, Scott, PharmD ’01, is a
product director for Premier, Inc. Jamie
and Scott reside in Charlotte, NC.
Christine (Sukel) Richardson, BSPh,
and Michael Richardson were married
on April 8, 2006. The couple resides in
Englewood, OH.
Lisa (Diemer) Sargent, BSBA, is
employed by Earhart Petroleum, Inc., in
Troy, OH, where she and her husband,
Luke, PharmD ’02, also reside.
Samantha Seivertson, BS, is a
physical therapist for Grandview
Hospital in Dayton, OH. She resides in
Troy, OH.
Jeremy Thornton, BM, is an associate
in the intellectual property practice
group at Schottenstein Zox & Dunn in
Columbus, OH.
Seth Voit, BSEE, is employed by Ulmer
& Berne LLP in Cincinnati, OH. He is
a member of the Intellectual Property
& Technology Group. He and his wife,
Heather, reside in Milford, OH.
Ron Windnagel, BSBA, is an accountant
for American Dairy Association Mid-
East. He and his wife, Jennifer (Neubecker),
BA ’99, reside in Pataskala,
OH, with their son, Brayden.
Nikki (Ryan) Winner, BA ’02, and
Adam Winner were married on
April 28, 2007.
2002
Wade Apel, BS, is an associate
pastor at Bethel Lutheran Church in
Noblesville, IN, where he and his wife,
Heather, also reside.
Thomas Archdeacon, BS, received
a master of science degree in wildlife
and fisheries sciences in May 2007
from the University of Arizona. He is a
fisheries biologist for the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service in Albuquerque, NM,
where he also resides.
Jarrett Bauder, PharmD, received the
Pharmacist Public Relations Award by
the Ohio Pharmacists Association at
the annual conference in Columbus,
OH. Jarett resides in Westerville, OH.
Adam Boswell, BA, is a project
manager for Ludowici Roof Tile. He
and his wife, Melissa (Kennedy), BA
’01, reside in Lithopolis, OH.
David Charles, BS, is a science
teacher for Lorain County Joint
Vocational School . He and his wife,
Stephanie (Lesco), BS ’03, reside in
Amherst, OH, with their daughters.
Jennifer Coventry, BA, is a librarian for
the Claymont Public Library in Uhrichsville,
OH. She resides in Dennison, OH.
From left: Faith Bashir, Ibrahim Ahmed, Ann (Melkerson) Beal, BSEd ’61, Karlee From left: Andy Roecker, PharmD From left: Joan and John Litteral, BS ’54,
BSCE ’86, and Shadia Hassan enjoy the Kanuckel, senior management major, and ’00, associate professor of pharmacy BSBA ’06, visit with Elmer Vogt, BSCE ’67,
Columbus Area Alumni Event.
Don Beal, BSEd ’63, get acquainted at practice, and his wife, Heather (Prince), and Melissa Kidder, BFA ’05, second-year
Muirfield.
PharmD ’01, visit with Joseph Adams, law student.
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PharmD ’02, and his guest, Erica.
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Carmella and James Bell, JD ’04,
participated in The Walt Disney World
Goofy’s Race and Half Challenge in
Orlando, FL.
Meghan (Frey) Elmore, BSPh, is a staff
pharmacist for Lovelace Medical Group
in Albuquerque, NM, where she and her
husband, Brian, BA ’95, reside with their
daughter, Zoe.
Andrew Evans, BFA, is a vice president
at Charles Schwab & Co., in Pittsburgh,
PA, where he and his wife, Lindsay
(Mathews), BA ’03, also reside.
Eric Everman, PharmD, and Angela Hall
were married on February 20, 2007, in the
Dominican Republic. The couple resides in
Greenville, OH, and Eric can be reached at
eric@theprescriptionstore.com.
Neil Goldsmith, BS, is in his second year
of graduate study in physics at Bowling
Green State University. He and his wife,
Shannon (Smith), BS ’03, reside in
Sandusky, OH.
Dale Hawkins, BSPh, is a staff
pharmacist for Walgreens in Las Vegas,
NV, where he also resides.
Dena (Dudzenski) Johnson, BA, and
Jim Johnson were married on May 19,
2007. The couple resides in Warren, OH,
and they can be reached at: denad_80@
yahoo.com
Rita (Shaw) Keslar, PharmD, is a
pharmacist at King’s Daughter Medical
Center in Ashland, KY. She resides in
Wheelersburg, OH.
Chris McDaniel, BSEE, is a project
design engineer for AEP Ohio in
Athens, OH. Chris and his wife, Melissa
(Zambrzycki), BSPh ’04, reside in
McArthur, OH, and they can be reached
at: chrismcdaniel2002@yahoo.com
Matt Morin, BS, and Anne Stout were
married on December 2, 2006, in
Wilmington, NC, aboard the Henrietta
III. The couple resides in Wilmington,
NC.
Keri (Naeger) Mullins, BA, is an online
training and development manager for
the American Cancer Society. She and
her husband, Larry, reside in Colorado
Springs, CO.
Allison (Timm) Naso, PharmD, BA, has
been certified as a pharmacotherapy
specialist by the Board of Pharmaceutical
Specialties. She is a clinical pharmacy
specialist at Lutheran Hospital in
Cleveland, OH. She and her husband,
Michael, reside in Seven Hills, OH.
Jennifer Rodis, PharmD, received the
2007 Distinguished Young Pharmacist
Award by the Ohio Pharmacists
Association at the annual conference
held April 27-29. Jennifer resides in
Columbus, OH.
Taryn (Milburn) Stua, BSBA, and
Anthony Stua were married on May
6, 2006 in Chicago Heights, IL. Taryn
is a production buyer for Panduit
Corp. in Orland Park, IL. Tony is a 911
dispatcher for EComm Dispatch and is
also pursuing a bachelor’s degree in
business administration at the University
of Illinois-Chicago. The couple resides in
Steger, IL, and they can be reached at:
tmilburn@comcast.net
Jenna (Reynolds) Syrdahl, BSBA,
is the assistant attorney general for
the State of Florida Attorney General’s
Office. She and her husband, Slade,
reside in Tallahassee, FL.
Ashley (Carter) Thompson, BSBA,
is an associate with Faulkner,
Garmhausen, Keister & Shenk. She
and her husband, Brendan, BSME ’03,
reside in Waynesfield, OH.
San Francisco
Nikki (Ryan) Winner, BA, and Adam
Winner were married on April 28, 2007.
The couple resides in Troy, OH.
Richard Woerz, PharmD, BSPh ’62,
retired from his pharmacy director
position at Twin Valley Behavioral
Healthcare on November 1, 2006. He
is teaching masters level courses at
the University of Phoenix. Richard and
his wife, Sylvia, reside in Maineville,
OH, and he can be reached at:
richardwoe@roadrunner.com
Kristin Zibbel, BA, is a police officer
with the City of Lakewood in Lakewood,
OH. She resides in North Ridgeville, OH.
2003
Ben Anderson, BSBA, is a graduate
student at The Ohio State University.
He resides in Sylvania, OH.
Kristoffer Barefield, JD, was named
to the News-Leader Advisory Board of
Springfield, MO, where he also resides.
Robert Clark, BS, is a graduate
research assistant for M.I.T. in
Cambridge, MA. He resides in
Somerville, MA.
Teria Eggleton, BSPh, is a pharmacy
manager for CVS in Hilliard, OH. She
was nominated for the Paragon Award
which honors the Top Registered
Pharmacist in District 11-Columbus.
She resides in Dublin, OH.
Jonathan Ellegood, BA, is the director
of youth ministries at Chelsea First
United Methodist Church in Chelsea,
MI. His wife, Jennifer (Spencer), BS
’03, is a physician assistant for Toledo
Radiation Oncology. Jonathan and
Jennifer reside in Tecumseh, MI.
Lindsay (Mathews) Evans, BS, is a
project manager for IES, Inc. She and
her husband, Andrew, BFA ’02, reside
in Pittsburgh, PA.
Jill Ferguson, BS, received a doctor
of medicine degree from the University
of Toledo College of Medicine on June
1, 2007. She is a pathology resident
at the Indiana University School of
Medicine in Indianapolis, IN, where
she also resides. Jill can be reached
at: JillF181@aol.com
Tracy (Schroeder) Gerding, BSME,
and Jeffrey Gerding were married on
February 21, 2004. The couple resides
in Ottawa, OH, with their children.
Shannon (Smith) Goldsmith, BS,
received a doctor of osteopathic
medicine degree from The Ohio State
University on June 2, 2007. She is a
family medicine resident physician at
the Firelands Regional Medical Center
in Sandusky, OH, where she and her
husband, Neil, BS ’02, also reside.
Brian Meilton, BSBA, was married
to Erin (Hudeck), PharmD ’07, on
June 9, 2007. Brian is an investment
banking associate for Keefe, Bruyette
and Woods in Dublin, OH. The couple
resides in Columbus, OH.
Brandt Miller, BSBA, is a commercial
loan officer at Superior Federal Credit
Union in Lima, OH. He resides in
Harrod, OH.
Ken Mortimer, BA, is an administrative
fellow at Veterans Affairs Medical Center
in St. Louis, MO, where he also resides.
Julia (Buchanan) Varvatsis, PharmD
’04, and Peter Varvatsis were
married on October 7, 2006.
Mary Cates, Jim Cates, BA ’67, and Bill Lindsay Naiman, senior communication From left: Angela Boykins, JD ’99, Karma Toby Baker, BFA ’06, Ellen Goldman, Bob
Robinson, BSEd ’61, Hon.D. ’05, H of F ’05, arts major, and Willis Deming visit at the Montoya, JD ’00, and Melissa Mendiola Goldman, BSEd ’63, JD ’66, Catherine
catch up at the San Francisco Area Alumni Ritz-Carlton San Francisco.
pose at the San Francisco Area Alumni Bonnar, Dennis Roseman, BSME ’76, and
Event.
Event.
President Kendall L. Baker share a laugh
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John Myers, BSBA, and Robin Kohlhorst
were married on September 16, 2006.
The couple resides in Piqua, OH.
Paul Schreel, BFA, is a branch manager
for US Bank. He and his wife, Maralena,
reside in Chandler, AZ.
Amber Valentino, BA, is a psychology
pre-doctoral intern at The Marcus Institute
in Atlanta, GA, where she also resides.
2004
Eric Atkinson, JD, is the assistant
attorney general in the Medicaid Fraud
Control Unit at the Office of the Attorney
General in Richmond, VA.
Melissa (Johnson) Auer, BA, and Brett
Auer, BSBA ’05, were married on April 22,
2006. The couple resides in Chicago, IL.
Jason Bergeron, BSCE, received a
master’s of education degree in higher
education administration from Kent State
University in 2006. He is the assistant
director of student activities for Greek life
and leadership at Michigan Technological
University in Houghton, MI, where he also
resides.
Christy Bolen, PharmD, is a staff
pharmacist for Camden-Clark Memorial
Hospital in Parkersburg, WV. Christy
resides in Woodsfield, OH, and she can
be reached at: cbolen@hotmail.com
Jodi (Brown) Breckner, BA, and Jeff
Breckner were married on September 24,
2005. The couple resides in Cardington,
OH.
Geoffrey Carr, BSCPE, is a software
developer for Exceptional Innovation. He
resides in Galena, OH.
Mandy (Confer) Gatesman, PharmD,
is a clinical pharmacy specialist in
hematology and oncology at the Virginia
Commonwealth University Medical Center
in Richmond, VA, where she and her
husband, Travis, also reside.
Joseph Hower, BSBA, is a loan assistant
for the Department of Veterans Affairs in
Cleveland, OH, where he also resides.
Katherine (Coldwell) Keifer, BSBA, and
Jeffery Keifer, BSBA ’04, were married
on August 5, 2006. The couple resides in
Sydney, OH.
San Diego
Tony Caltagirone, BSMT ’50, and his
daughter, Nancy, pose at The Hotel Del
Coronado in San Diego, CA.
Ashley Kenzik, PharmD, is a
pharmacist for Rite Aid Pharmacy and
an adjunct professor of pharmacology
for Allied Health for Lorain Community
College. She serves on the board of
directors for the Lorain County Free
Clinic. She resides in Avon Lake, OH.
Jenny (Peterman) Legge, PharmD,
and Justin Legge were married on
October 7, 2006. Justin is a West
Virginia University pharmacy graduate.
The couple resides in Burlington, NC.
Lisette (DeJesus) Ryan, PharmD, is a
pharmacist at CVS in Springfield, OH.
She and her husband, Jeremy, reside in
Urbana, OH.
Breanne (Anderson) Settlemire, BA,
is a counselor at Transitions-WRAP
in Covington, KY, where she and her
husband, Adam, also reside.
Stephen Stewart, BSBA, BA, is
an executive assistant manager for
Walgreens in Richmond, IN. He resides
in Eaton, OH.
Julia (Buchanan) Varvatsis, PharmD,
and Peter Varvatsis were married on
October 7, 2006, in Greenville, SC. The
couple resides in Easley, SC.
Justin Vaught, BSCPE, is a project
engineer at The RoviSys Company
in Aurora, OH. He and his wife, Tina,
reside in Streetsboro, OH.
Elizabeth Young, BSCE, is a district
support engineer for Marathon Petroleum
Company LLC, in Indianapolis, IN. She
resides in Avon, IN.
2005
Brett Auer, BSBA, and Melissa
(Johnson), BA ’04, were married on
April 22, 2006. The couple resides in
Chicago, IL.
Robert Anderson, JD, and Ashley
Ellers were married on June 24, 2006.
The couple resides in Columbus, OH.
Stephanie (Phillips) Bishop, PharmD, is a
pharmacist at Schwieterman Pharmacy in
Wapakoneta, OH, where she also resides.
Jennifer (Lutz) Cross, BS, is a clinical
research associate for Medpace in
Cincinnati, OH. She and her husband,
Rob, reside in Lakewood, OH.
Julie Cross, BFA, is pursuing a master’s
degree at Carnegie Mellon University-
School of Drama in Pittsburgh, PA.
James Eilenfeld, BSBA, is an analyst
for Speedway Super America LLC, in
Enon, OH. He resides in Xenia, OH.
Dale English, PharmD, BSPh ’93,
has been selected to complete a
special traineeship in antithrombotic
pharmacotherapy by the American
Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Research and Education Foundation.
The project is sponsored by Bristol-
Myers Squibb Inc. Dale, and his family,
reside in Miamisburg, OH.
John Evans, III, JD, is an assistant public
defender in Fort Myers, FL. He is the
president of the Young Lawyers Division
of the Lee County Bar Association and
he served as the master of ceremonies
at the 2007 swearing-in ceremony. He
resides in North Fort Myers, FL.
Kimberly (Menard) Finfera, PharmD, is
a staff pharmacist for ICP, Inc., in Tiffin,
OH. She and her husband, Joseph,
BSME ’03, reside in Findlay, OH.
Katrina Gallo, BA, is a summer
associate at Squire, Sanders &
Dempsey L.L.P., in Columbus, OH.
Sara (Huels) Gerstner, BSBA, and
Brian Gerstner were married on August
26, 2006, and they reside in Breese, IL.
Sara is a human resource information
system specialist for Build-A-Bear
Workshop, Inc., in St. Louis, MO.
Megan Good, BA, is a case manager for
C.A.S.A. of Hancock County in Findlay,
OH, where she also resides.
Sarah (Vowell) Hewson, BA, is a sixth
grade math teacher for Cherry Creek
School District. She and her husband,
John, reside in Parker, CO.
Erik Hoeke, BA, is pursuing a master of
divinity at Emory University in Atlanta,
GA. He resides in Decatur, GA.
Pete Jankovsky, BSEE, received an MSEE
from The Ohio State University through
research in rocket science. Pete works
in controls and automation for Procter &
Gamble and he resides in Cincinnati, OH.
Brandon Kyle, BA, and Melanie Gedeon
were married on May 26, 2007. The
couple resides in Morgantown, WV.
From left: Charlie Marinko, Valerie (Romshack) Marinko, BSPh
’96, Will O’Brien and Nicole (Fortier) O’Brien, BA ’97, visit with
President Kendall L. Baker at the San Diego Area Alumni Event.
Brett Auer, BSBA ’05, and Melissa
(Johnson), BA ’04, were married on
April 22, 2006.
Stephanie (Marsino) Leighty,
PharmD, and Jason Leighty were
married on November 11, 2006. The
couple resides in Clearwater, FL.
Lisa Liles, BA, is a licensed group
therapist at Bellefaire Jewish
Children’s Bureau in Shaker Heights,
OH, where she also resides.
Sarah (Cox) Miller, BS, received a
master of science degree in library and
information science from the University
of Illinois-Champaign in December
2006. She is a visiting electronic
resources librarian at Illinois Wesleyan
University. Sarah and her husband,
Ethan, BSEE ’03, reside in Urbana, IL.
Jacquelyn (Meyers) Vandersluis,
BA, is a case manager/social worker
for Lutheran Social Services in Lima,
OH. She recently built a new home
and is in the process of obtaining an
L.S.W. certificate/license. She and her
husband, Scott, reside in Ada, OH.
Toby Baker, BFA ’06, visits with Richard Leopold,
BSEd, and his wife, Sheryl (Warren), BSEd ’69.
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Alberta Johnson, BA ’07
With her black mortar board and crisp Ohio Northern University diploma, Alberta
Johnson seemed like any other 2007 graduate, until she received a standing ovation. When
Johnson, BA ’07, earned her diploma, she set a University record by becoming the oldest
graduate in Ohio Northern University history. And she did it all with tremendous faith and
perseverance.
Johnson, who is 79, says, “Completing my education was something I felt compelled
to do. I was never quite sure why, but it was a dream nonetheless.”
Although it took Johnson 11 years to finish her degree, her educational pursuits began
many years earlier.
Originally from Alabama, she married Johnnie Johnson in the 1940s and the couple
moved to Lima, Ohio, where she still resides. Armed with only an eighth-grade education,
Johnson decided to enroll in night classes at Lima Senior High School in 1978, receiving
her diploma in 1982.
In 1994, the desire to take religion classes led Johnson to ONU. She started, taking
only a few classes at a time, before formally deciding to pursue a degree in sociology with
a religion minor. “The goal just stuck in my head and I knew it was something I had to do,”
relates Johnson, for whom the reality of being a college graduate is still sinking in.
Adjusting to college is difficult for any student and Johnson found it more challenging
than she ever imagined. She recalls walking into her first class, “I was so nervous and so
excited too. I really didn’t know how it would be. I could not have guessed it would be so
difficult.”
Luckily, her classmates were supportive, for which Johnson is grateful.
“They really befriended me; everyone was so nice. I remember one young man, Timothy Benjamin, BA ’97, he was in my religion class
and he helped me. It was one of my first classes and I really depended on him. I was lost when he wasn’t there. He’s a pastor now and I
even went to his church and heard him preach. I guess you could say I’ve made some good friends and learned a lot about people.”
Others helped Johnson with her undertaking, even when she began to lose hope. “At times it was so difficult. I started to have trouble
in my classes and I was so discouraged,” she remarks.
However, it was her faith that saw her though. “People may not understand, but when you have a goal in mind, and it gets interrupted,
it has a great effect on your mind. When I didn’t know what to do, I just turned it over to God. I turned it over to Him and I knew He would
help me out.”
While she did not reach her goal right away, when the moment came it was better than Johnson anticipated.
“At first I wasn’t going to walk at graduation,” says Johnson, who finished her degree in fall 2006, “but, oh, I’m so glad I did. The
moment was one of my proudest. I kept marveling at how beautiful it was.”
A note of awe is still present in her voice when she talks about commencement. “I thought what joy I would have missed. There were
so many people and 13 of my relatives came from out-of-town. I will never forget that day.”
And true to her word, the moment is still fresh in her mind, although Johnson is getting used to calling herself a college graduate.
However, now she is ready to relax a little. “After 11 years, I need a break. I’m taking the chance to do some reading for fun, not textbooks,
and I’m looking for a part-time counseling job.”
Johnson hopes to counsel young people, particularly those with substance abuse problems. This desire to help comes from her
personal struggle with alcohol when she was in her twenties. She wants to share her experience and provide guidance, which is what led
her to sociology.
Toledo
From left: Edward Tutelian, BSEd ’58, visits with
Toledo Area Alumni Event host John Hull, BSCE ’75.
Joe Paukin, BSPh ’51, shows his hand-painted Ohio
Northern shirt to Danielle (Verone) Murray, BA ’01,
assistant director of alumni affairs.
Toby Baker, BFA ’06, Brandi Shepard, BA ’04, Karla
Geise, senior management major, and President Kendall
L. Baker share a moment at the Toledo County Club.
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Upcoming 2007-08
Alumni Events
December 7, 2007 – ONU Alumni Event -
Holiday Spectacular - Lima, OH
January 24 - 27, 2008 – Las Vegas, NV,
Alumni Event
February 27, 2008 – Orlando, FL, Alumni Event
February 28, 2008 – Tampa, FL, Alumni Event
March 1, 2008 – Venice, FL, Alumni Event
March 2, 2008 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Alumni Event
March 13, 2008 – Washington, D.C., Alumni Event
March 14, 2008 – Detroit, MI, Alumni Event
March 28, 2008 – Boston, MA, Alumni Event
April 3, 2008 – Akron, OH, Alumni Event
April 10, 2008 – Findlay, OH, Alumni Event
April 12, 2008 – Raleigh-Durham,
NC, Alumni Event
April 25, 2008 – Columbus, OH, Alumni Event
April 27, 2008 – Cleveland, OH, Alumni Event @
The Ritz
May 7, 2008 – Senior Send-off –
Lima Civic Center
May 30 - June 1, 2008 – Alumni Weekend –
Honoring the Class of 1958
Stacey Rexrode, PharmD, is a
clinical pharmacist for Palliative Care
Consulting Group of HospiScript in
Dublin, OH, where she also resides.
Kevin Smith, BS, is the lead
engineering technician for Cooper Tire
and Rubber Co., in Findlay, OH. He
and his wife, Teresa, reside in Dunkirk,
OH.
Hillary Solt, BA, is a senior legislative
aide for Representative Bob Latta, Ohio
House of Representatives. She resides in
Columbus, OH.
Kristin Stoner, BA, is a student at Life
University. She resides in Marietta, GA.
Brett Swaim, JD, was admitted to the
Minnesota Bar in April 2006, and then
went on to attend The Basic School in
Quantico, VA, and Naval Justice School in
Newport, RI. He is the deputy staff judge
advocate for II Marine Expeditionary Force
at Camp Lejeune, NC, where he and his
family also reside.
Terry Taylor, JD, is an assistant
district attorney for the District
Attorney’s Office-Augusta Judicial
Circuit in Augusta, GA, where he and
his family also reside.
Rachel Maris, BA ’05, proudly
smiles as she is crowned Miss
Buckeye State on April 15, 2007.
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2007 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
Kelly Louise (Born) Carbone, BS ’89
D’Artis A. Jones, BSME ’97
Dawn Lorene (Hill) Kock, BS ’91, BSMT ’92
On August 9,
125 ONU alumni
and friends gathered
at 5/3 field in
Toledo to watch the
Toledo Mudhens
take on the Durham
Bulls! Hot dogs, chips
and watermelon
added to the laid
back, fun event.
Laura Ann Pruchnicki, BA ’97
Brent Alan Ridenour, BSBA ’95
Richard M. Trick, BSED ’64
On August 10, 360
ONU alumni and friends
were in attendance at
Jacobs Field to watch
the Cleveland Indians vs.
the New York Yankees.
A spectacular fireworks
display capped off the
evening.
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Adam Dyer, BSBA ’06, and Amanda
(Brown) Dyer, BA ’06, were married
on November 18, 2006.
Matthew Valerio, BSEE, is pursuing a
Ph.D. in electrical engineering at The
Ohio State University. His wife, Lauren
(Hite), BSBA ’05, is an underwriter for
State Farm Insurance. The Valerios
reside in Sunbury, OH.
Weslee (Polen) Warner, BA, and
Nathan Warner were married on July 22,
2006. The couple resides in Bowerston,
OH.
Carly Yost, PharmD, is a staff
pharmacist for CVS in New Albany, OH.
She resides in Blacklick, OH.
2006
Jessica Allen, BA, is an outreach
worker/counselor at Directions for Youth
and Families in Columbus, OH. She
resides in Canal Winchester, OH.
Valerie Beathard, BA, is a director at
the Dispatch Broadcast Group-Ohio
News Network in Columbus, OH. She
resides in Grove City, OH.
Alexis Berg, JD, is an assistant softball
coach at Saint Joseph’s University. In
addition to coaching, she is a part-time
law clerk. She resides in Whitehall, PA.
Danielle Brinkman, BSCE, is a
concrete specialist for the Ohio
Department of Transportation in
Lebanon, OH. She resides in Ada, OH.
Angela Burton, JD, is serving
as general counsel for Ellingson
Companies. She and her husband,
George, reside in Pine Island, MN.
Amanda (Brown) Dyer, BA, and
Adam Brown, BSBA ’06, were
recently married. The couple resides in
Bainbridge, OH.
Gregory Evilsizor, BSBA, is employed
by The Skelley Lumber Co. His
wife, Karalyn (Odell), ’07 PharmD,
is employed by Madison Avenue
Pharmacy. The Evilsizors reside in
Springfield, OH.
Stacey Fineran, BS, is a marine
biologist for MRAG America in
Honolulu, HI.
Derek Garrod, BSBA, is an
organization development coordinator
for Honda R&D Americas, Inc. in
Raymond, OH. He resides in Dublin,
OH.
Margaret “Maggie” Gerber, BSBA,
is a market brand representative for
Whirlpool Corporation. She resides in
Greensboro, NC.
Erik Hash, JD, and his wife, Melinda
“Mindy” Schroeder-Hash, JD ’06,
each received an LLM degree from
Washington University in May 2007.
Erik is a business development leader
and general counsel for Behlen
Manufacturing Co., in Columbus, NE,
where he and Mindy reside with their
daughter.
Emily (Zepf) Kennedy, BA, is a
copywriter at Libby Perszyk Kathman in
Cincinnati, OH. She and her husband,
Thomas, reside in Cleves, OH.
Jesse Mathey, BS, and Jaima
Roszman were married on February
4, 2007, and they reside in Deshler,
OH. He is a product design and
development engineer for D.S. Brown
and is pursuing his first patent for a
preform neoprene seal installer.
Nathaniel Mayernik, BS, is a
process control engineer for Support
Technology. He resides in Greensburg,
PA.
Heidi Post, BA, is an account
executive for DCA Group/Hutchins in
Rochester, NY, where she also resides.
Matt Tompary, BSCE, is an engineer
at Banks Engineering in Sarasota, FL.
He resides in Bradenton, FL.
Heather Westendorf, PharmD,
is a staff nuclear pharmacist and
radiopharmacy quality manager for
Covidien Healthcare in Beltsville, MD.
She resides in Baltimore, MD.
2007
Jamie Boghossian, BA, is employed
by Shenandoah County Schools in
Strasburg, VA.
Karalyn (Odell) Evilsizor, PharmD,
is employed by Madison Avenue
Pharmacy. Her husband, Gregory,
BSBA ’06, is employed by The Skelley
Lumber Co. The Evilsizors reside in
Springfield, OH.
Autumn (Long) Manley, BA, and
Adam Manley were married on May 6,
2007. The couple resides in San Diego,
CA.
Erin (Hudeck) Meilton, PharmD, and
Brian Meilton, BSBA ’03, were married
on June 9, 2007. The couple resides in
Columbus, OH.
Clint Reagle, BS, is a quality engineer
for Alex Products Inc. in Paulding, OH.
He resides in Bryan, OH.
Matthew Weaver, BSCE, is a staff
engineer for Froehling & Robertson,
Inc. in Dulles, VA. He resides in
Ashburn, VA.
2007 Ohio Northern
University Alumni Board
Cheryl (Burcham) Cotner
BA ’68, BSBA ’06
ccotner@thefuturebeginstoday.org
Travis Crum
BSBA ’03
traviscrum@kpmg.com
Jason Duff
BSBA ’05
jduff@communitystorage.com
Jennifer (Ingram) Frommer
BSCE ’95
jfrommer@stilsonconsulting.com
Karla Geise
BSBA ’07
k-geise@hotmail.com
Robert Goldman
BSEd ’63, JD ’66
noscaasi@yahoo.com
Scott Greene
BSBA ’90
sgreene02@aol.com
Tonya Hunter
BS ’02, JD ’05
tonya.hunter@gmail.com
D. Michael Ingram
BSEd ’68
dingram@woh.rr.com
Robert Lydic
BS ’97
rob@sireps.com
Amy (Widner) Murray
BS ’95
aem88@fuse.net
Kate (Nuber) McGinnis
BSBA ’01
kathreenmcginnis@yahoo.com
Allison (Bower) Stinger
BA ’95
astinger@comcast.net
Ranjiv Subramaniam
BA ’00
subramaniam@teri.org
Rodney Thompson
BA ’69
rdstr@zoominternet.net
Stacia Wake
BSBA ’86
stacia_wake@hotmail.com
Andrew Wolpert
BSCE ’99
wolp33@hotmail.com
The 2007 Robby Golf Classic
The 2007 Robby Golf
Classic first place team
celebrates their victory at
Colonial Golfers Club.
From left are: Tom
Hilderbrand, Coach Jeff
Coleman, BA ’90, head
men’s basketball coach,
Ed Gmyrek, BSEd ’65, and
Tony Condeni.
FALL 2007 37

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5
9:00 a.m.
Student Bar Association Law Alumni Homecoming
Golf Outing for all Alumni & Friends – Hawthorne Hills
Golf Club
Noon
Early Bird Luncheon for all Alumni and Friends –
Activities Room, McIntosh Center
1:00-4:00 p.m.
Continuing Legal Education – Pettit College of Law
“Ethics, Professionalism & Substance Abuse” (2.5 hrs)
2:00-6:00 p.m.
Registration – McIntosh Center
6:30 p.m.
ONU Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and
Banquet – Ballroom,
McIntosh Center
7:30 p.m.
Law Alumni Reception and Dinner – Holiday Inn
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Registration – McIntosh Center
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast Buffet – McIntosh Center, Activities Room
8:30 – 9:15 a.m.
Law Alumni and Friends Dean’s Breakfast – Wishing
Well, McIntosh Center
All alumni and friends of the College of Law are
invited to have breakfast with law deans, professor
emeritus and the Law Alumni Board.
8:30 a.m.
Stefanie Spielman 5K Run/Walk – Pavilion behind
Fraternity Circle
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. at the pavilion.
9:00 a.m.
Jewelry-making session – McIntosh Center
Join fellow alumni to make your own piece of ONU
jewelry. Space is limited, must pre-register.
9:00 a.m.
ONU Baseball Alumni Game – Wander Field
Batting practice will be followed by the Home Run
Derby at 9:30 a.m., with the Alumni vs. Alumni game
beginning at 10:00 a.m. and an 11:30 a.m. wrap up!
(Please arrive between 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.)
9:30 a.m.
Education Alumni Gathering – Tent in front of Dukes
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Continuing Legal Education (1.0 hr) – Pettit College
of Law
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Tours of the Raabe College of Pharmacy
Faculty, staff and students will be providing tours
of the college including the Hakes-Pierstorf Family
Education Center, the Pierstorf Pharmacy Museum
and the new Pharmacy Skills Center (currently
being constructed).
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
The Getty College of Arts and Sciences will offer
a limited-space walking tour of the college titled:
Behind the Scenes: A Tour of the “Unseen Getty
College.” Are there steps to the Hill Hall Tower?
What exactly is under the Freed Center? Does a
Meyer Hall secret animal lab exist? Is there really a
crime scene right on campus? Details to follow!
October 5-7, 2007
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Tours of the Pettit College of Law
9:45 a.m.
Delta Sigma Phi Golf Scramble – Sugar Creek Golf
Course, 6245 Sugar Creek Road, Lima, OH 45801
– $40 includes golf, cart, beverages and prizes.
Register at www.delta-sig.org
10:00 a.m.
ONU Alumni Swim meet – Pool, King Horn Center.
Warm-ups, 9:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Homecoming Parade – Village of Ada - Main Street
10:30 a.m.
Multicultural Development Reception and Campus Tour
11:00 a.m.
Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae! You are invited to join all
ZTA alumnae and current sisters for a luncheon at
our house immediately following the Homecoming
parade. Join us for a tour of the house and the
football game following lunch.
11:30 a.m.
Dedication of Henry Solomon Lehr Memorial Statue
– front campus
11:30 a.m. (Lunch served until 1:00 p.m.)
Tailgate Party/Pre-Football Game Activities –
Dial-Roberson Stadium. Alumni of all ages! Rides,
food, games, and much more for your enjoyment!
Please report to the registration tent at the center
of the tailgate to receive your registration bracelet.
Class Reunion Celebrations will be held in the tent
throughout the tailgate!!
12:00 Noon
College of Pharmacy Alumni – Dial-Roberson Stadium
Come and visit with your fellow Polar Bear pharmacy
alumni, college faculty, staff and students. You’ll
also receive your College of Pharmacy lapel pin
and register in a drawing for a special edition
Schering mortar and pestle. Pharmacy students will
be at the tent to visit with you and to coordinate
activities for children. Also, as a part of Lights, Camera,
Homecoming, get a picture of you and your family
taken at the pharmacy tent. Dean Jon Sprague looks
forward to visiting with you and your family.
Law Alumni and Friends Tailgate Party – Dial-Roberson
Stadium. To register or for additional information for
this event call (419) 772-1980, e-mail lawalumni@onu.
edu or checkout the law alumni website at: www.
law.onu.edu/alumdoc/alumevents.html
Arts and Sciences Alumni – Dial-Roberson Stadium
Action Mysteries of the Getty College: a wide variety of
engaging fun activities for the entire family. What does
your name look like in Latin…Chinese…or another
language? What animals and insects the college
keep hidden? Where have Arts & Sciences alumni
been in their world travel? What do your fingerprints
look like? What is happening in the night sky? Who
will win the next presidential election? The possible
answers to these questions and more will be found in
the Getty College of Arts & Sciences Family Tent.
James F. Dicke College of Business Administration Alumni
Join faculty and staff at the Dial-Roberson Tailgate
for popcorn and to have your individual or family
Lights, Camera, HOMECOMING ‘old-time’ photo
taken as a memory of the day!
Engineering Alumni – Dial-Roberson Stadium
Join faculty, staff and friends at the Engineering
area to view the concrete canoe and much more!
12:00 Noon
Multicultural Soul Food Luncheon
Meet Clyde Pickett, director of multicultural development
and current students while enjoying a soul food lunch.
12:00 Noon
Residence Life Ice Cream Social - Dial-Roberson Stadium
12:00 Noon
Men’s Varsity Soccer game vs. Marietta – Soccer Field,
west campus
1:00 p.m.
Pre-game festivities
Introduction of the 2007 Athletic Hall of Fame
Inductees
Recognition of all Athletic Hall of Fame Members
Recognition of William L. Robinson Young Alumni
Award recipient
1:30 p.m.
Football game vs. Mt. Union – Dial-Roberson Stadium
Homecoming King and Queen Coronation Ceremony
– half-time
3:00 p.m.
Women’s Varsity Soccer game vs. Marietta – Soccer
Field, west campus
Women’s Soccer Alumni – There will be a special
recognition for all returning women soccer alumni to
celebrate 20 years of excellence.
4:00 p.m. (approx.)
“Punt, Pass, Kick” contest for children 6-12
(Immediately following the football game) –
Dial-Roberson Stadium
4:00 p.m.
Class Reunion pictures will be taken by the Polar Bear
at the north end of Dial Roberson stadium beginning
at this time. Announcements will be made for your
class year to meet at the polar bear.
4:30 p.m.
N-Men building will be open for ONU N-Men, families
and friends before and after the football game on
Saturday.
Delta Sigma Phi – Check out the following events
designed especially for YOU!
5:00 p.m.
Delta Sigma Phi ACB Meeting – Chapter’s Sunken Lounge
6:00 p.m. Homecoming Dinner – Our annual dinner will
be held at the Chapter House. Alumni, family, friends
and actives are welcome. $12.00 per person. Register at:
www.delta-sig.org or to one of the people listed below.
7:00 p.m. Award Presentations – Immediately following
dinner will include the Loren Schoenberger Distinguished
Alumnus Award. Don’t forget that the football stadium
is just a brief walk from the Alpha Eta Chapter House.
R.S.V.P. to: John Dumbaugh at john@dumbaugh.cc
or 740-398-9199 or Mike Wasil (chapter president) at
m-wasil@onu.edu or 419-772-1986
8:00 p.m.
Homecoming Concert – Herman’s Hermits – Freed
Center for the Performing Arts (See description)
10:00 p.m.
Multicultural sponsored Homecoming student dance –
McIntosh Center
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7
9:30 a.m.
Sweethearts Brunch – McIntosh Center, Wishing Well
11:00 a.m.
Continuing Education for Pharmacy graduates –
McIntosh Center, Activities Room
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A HOMECOMING
CELEBRATION!
It’s a tailgate at ONU and YOU are invited. Join alumni,
students and friends for a magnificent time at the Dial-
Roberson Stadium. Beginning at 11:30 a.m., Northern
is offering numerous activities around the stadium,
including, music, festivities, rides and much more.
And, of course, we’ll have plenty of food on the grill
waiting for you, your family and friends! We will have
special areas for classes celebrating their reunions!
ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
INDUCTION & BANQUET
Join us at this ceremony and banquet Friday evening
as six new members are inducted into Ohio Northern’s
Hall of Fame. This year’s inductees include:
Kelly Louise (Born) Carbone, BS ’89
Dawn Lorene (Hill) Kock, BS ’91, BSMT ’92
Laura Ann Pruchnicki, BA ’97
D’Artis A. Jones, BSME ’97
Brent Alan Ridenour, BSBA ’95
Richard M. Trick, BSED ’64
All 2007 Hall of Fame inductees will be featured in the
Homecoming Parade and will be announced at the
Ohio Northern vs. Mt. Union football game. All Hall of
Fame inductees will have special seating at the game.
EDUCATION ALUMNI
GATHERING
Join Dr. Robert Manzer, dean of the College of Arts
and Sciences and Dr. Tena Roepke, director of
teacher education, along with fellow alumni and
current students to watch the parade in front of the
Dukes building. After the parade, head to the third
floor to visit with Education faculty and staff, tour
the facilities and hear updates about the programs
before the tailgate party.
ONU LAW ALUMNI
The law school invites law alumni and families to
attend events planned specifically for you during
Homecoming 2007. Please join us for numerous
activities planned throughout Friday and Saturday,
including CLEs and breakfast with Dean David
Crago and faculty emeriti. There will be a tent at
the tailgate party at the stadium for law alumni and
friends. If you have any questions, please contact
the law school at 419-772-1980 or lawalumni@onu.
edu. We look forward to seeing you in the fall.
To register and for further information regarding
Friday’s SBA golf outing, email: lawalumni@onu.edu
“Ethics, Professionalism & Substance Abuse” is being
sponsored by Phi Alpha Delta. Speakers: Bryan
H. Ward, Ph.D., JD, ONU director of law clinical
programs and associate professor of law and
Mike Schafer, Ph.D., LICDC, licensed independent
chemical dependency counselor.
REUNION CLASSES!
Welcome Back Classes of ’02, ’97, ’92, ’87, ’82, ’77, ’72,
’67, ’62!! Whether you come alone or with your family,
we guarantee a wonderful time for your reunion
gathering. We encourage you to attend the morning
activities, tailgate party, athletic events, festivities and
your alma mater’s Reunion Celebrations during the
tailgate party on Saturday afternoon. Pictures will
be taken beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Dial-Roberson
Stadium. And, most importantly, it’s time to reunite with
your classmates and friends! For continual updates on
class activities and to see who’s coming back from
your class, visit our website at: www.onualumni.com
SWEETHEARTS BRUNCH
Did you meet your mate at Northern? Join other
ONU sweethearts at the fourth annual Sweethearts
Brunch at McIntosh Center on Sunday morning at
9:30 a.m. before heading home.
TO REGISTER ONLINE WWW.ONUALUMNI.COM OR CALL 419-772-2727
THE FREED CENTER FOR
THE PERFORMING ARTS
ANNOUNCES...
Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
The mid-1960s thrived with British artists, three of which
became household names - The Beatles, The Rolling
Stones and…HERMAN’S HERMITS! The band has
chalked up over 23 popular singles, 10 hit albums
and 3 major movies, along with countless television
appearances and concert tours across the world.
Golden Oldies such as Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got A
Lovely Daughter, Silhouettes, Dandy, Henry VIII, and
others still get audiences grooving, proving that
HERMAN’S HERMITS are still ‘INTO SOMETHING GOOD’!
Alumni tickets will be sold at a discounted rate: $25.
AFRICAN-AMERICAN
ALUMNI
The African-American Alumni committee is calling
everyone back for Homecoming 2007! It’s time to
renew old friendships, and to meet and encourage
currently enrolled students. There will be plenty of
food, fun and fellowship! Call your old roommates
and your circle of friends from the old days and
spread the word!
ONU BASEBALL ALUMNI
To best continue the rich history of ONU baseball
we must learn about the previous chapters. The
alumni game is a great way for us to accomplish this.
The alumni game is also a great way for alumni to
catch up with old friends and teammates. It is also
important for alumni to meet the current players and
for current players to meet the alumni. This game is
to keep alumni in touch with who is carrying on the
tradition that they helped create and for players to
realize the deep history of ONU baseball and what
it means to be an ONU baseball player.
ONU ART EXHIBITION
The work of Sean McConnor will premiere in the Elzay
Gallery on October 5 and run through October 28.
McConnor received his BFA from Kent State in 1996
and his MFA from Edinboro University in 1998. He
now teaches at Thiel College, additionally acting as
the gallery director, curator and department chair.
McConnor has much experience with portraiture
and landscape painting. Many of his portraits have
a smudged, silhouette feel, as if the viewer were
seeing the painting through a rain-stained window.
McConnor’s knowledge of lights and darks helps
translate his pieces. Gallery open, Friday - Sunday,
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
GREEK ALUMNI
Throughout Homecoming Weekend, we encourage
you to come back to reminisce with your Greek
family. You will soon be receiving information from
your fraternity or sorority with their individually
planned events!
STEFANIE SPIELMAN
WALK/RUN FOR BREAST
CANCER AWARENESS
The Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer
Research was established by Stefanie and her
husband, former All-Pro NFL linebacker and Ohio
State standout, Chris Spielman. The fund has raised
nearly $2 million to be dedicated to breast cancer
research at the Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Join us in supporting this cause on Saturday at
8:00 a.m. on ONU’s “Green Monster,” a 2 1/2 mile
course on ONU’s campus. To register and for further
information, visit the Homecoming site at: www.
onualumni.com or call 419-772-2300 with questions
or to receive a registration in the mail. 100% of your
donation will go to breast cancer research.
LEHR STATUE DEDICATION
Homecoming 2007 will see the unveiling of a bronze
statue of the founder of Ohio Northern University,
Henry Solomon Lehr.
The statue will stand at the intersection of the
walkway between Hill Memorial Building and the
James F. Dicke College of Business Administration.
It will face Main Street.
Sculptor Tad McKillop of Ann Arbor, Michigan, was
commissioned to do the statue. A brief ceremony
unveiling the statue will take place at 11:30 a.m.
following the Homecoming Parade on Saturday,
October 6.
HOMECOMING...LIVE FROM
WONB
WONB 94.9 FM will be broadcasting “LIVE From
Main Street” before and during the Homecoming
Parade.
WONB 94.9 FM will carry the pre-game, homecoming
football game, and half-time show LIVE. WONB and
NBS are also hosting a “Dunk the DJ” booth prior to
and following the ONU football game at Dial-Roberson
Stadium. This is a fundraiser for Cancer Patient Services
of Hancock County. (1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.)
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
High school students interested in learning more
about Ohio Northern University should make an
appointment through the Admissions Office for an
interview and tour of the campus. Call 419-772-
2260 to make an appointment. We welcome you
to encourage and to bring your son or daughter
to the campus.
PHARMACY CONTINUING
EDUCATION PROGRAM
Phi Delta Chi, a professional pharmacy fraternity,
is sponsoring a Pharmacy Continuing Education
Program on Sunday, October 7, 2007. Information will
be sent to all pharmacy alumni about the program.
Email: a-nelson@onu.edu with any questions.
ACCOMMODATIONS
We have a limited number of reservations at the
Holidome in Lima and the Comfort Inn in Bluffton.
Holiday Inn: 419-222-0004, mention code ONU
for the Ohio Northern Alumni special rate. Rooms
will be available for reservations until 10/1/07.
Comfort Inn: 419-358-6000, mention Ohio Northern
Homecoming for a special rate. Rooms will be
available at a discounted rate until 10/1/07. More
listings are available at: www.onualumni.com –
Services and Opportunities.
HOMECOMING REGISTRATION
The registration area will be at the McIntosh Center
Lounge from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Friday evening
and 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. A registration
area will also be at the Dial-Roberson Stadium on
Saturday afternoon. You will need to register to
receive your bracelet for meals and rides.
Please pre-register to assure that we allow enough
spaces for the various programs and activities
throughout the day and so that our caterer may
prepare enough food for each event. Kindly return
your R.S.V.P. or register online at www.onualumni.
com by October 3, 2007. We welcome you to
enjoy the entire weekend of the event, but cannot
guarantee proper accommodations to those who
do not pre-register.
FIREWORKS!
There will be a fireworks display at dusk. Enjoy the
beautiful show as a perfect ending to the day!! The
best view will be from the Dial-Roberson Stadium
parking lot.
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Mia Piccuta, the
daughter of Marsha
(Wineland) Piccuta,
BSPh ’91, and her
husband, David.
Amelia Ann Ray,
the daughter of Eric
Ray, BSBA ’92, and
his wife, Amanda.
Eli Benjamin
Douglas Carpenter,
the son of Rachel
(Miley) Carpenter,
BSPh ’93, and her
husband, Douglas.
Grace Elizabeth
Hammett, the
daughter of Michelle
(Newcomb)
Hammet, BSEE ’95,
and her husband,
Jason, BSME ’95.
Jeremiah
Schumann is
welcomed by his
father, Daniel, BSME
’96, mother, Michelle,
and sister, Emma.
Claire Madelyn
Wahle, the
daughter of Lisa
(Beanblossom)
Wahle, BS ’97, and
her husband, Jamie.
TeddyBears
1982
Bill McKell, BA, and his wife, Peg, a
daughter, Shaelyn Xi, born in China
on February 14, 2002, and adopted
into their family on November 27,
2006. Shaelyn joins sisters, Kristen,
13, Lauren, 11, Meghan, 10, Caitlyn,
8, and Jaidyn, 3.The McKell family
resides in Chillicothe, OH.
1984
David Hughes, BSBA, and his wife,
Ilona, a son, Anderson Carlos, March
4, 2007. The Hughes family resides in
Chicago, IL, and they can be reached
at: lekker12@hotmail.com
1986
George P. Skumanick, Jr., JD,
and his wife, Kim, a son, George,
September 8, 2006. The Skumanick
family resides in Tunkhannock, PA.
1989
Susan (Spencer) Freund, BA,
and her husband, Jay, BSBA ’89,
a daughter, Emily Jane, March 28,
2007. Emily joins siblings, Nick,
9, Katie, 6, and Michael, 4. The
Freund family resides in Brecksville,
OH, and they can be reached at:
susanfreund@adelphia.net
Nancy Ann (Nowlin) McKim, BSBA,
and her husband, Colin, BSME ’90, a
son, Brandon George, born January
11, 2007, and adopted into their
family on February 20, 2007. The
McKim family resides in Richmond
Heights, OH.
Heather (Buhi) Walker, BSBA, and
her husband, Matthew, a son, Luke
Matthew, May 8, 2007. The Walker
family resides in Hamilton, OH.
1990
Aaron Posner, BSBA, and his wife,
Traci, a son, Casey Robert, July 10,
2006. Casey joins brother, Joshua,
2. The Posner family resides in Palm
Coast, FL.
Colin McKim, BSME, and his wife,
Nancy Ann (Nowlin), BSBA ’89, a
son, Brandon George, born January
11, 2007, and adopted into their
family on February 20, 2007. The
McKim family resides in Richmond
Heights, OH.
1991
Marsha (Wineland) Piccuta, BSPh,
and her husband, David, a daughter,
Mia Li, born into Zhangzhou, Fujian
Province, China, on April 2, 2006,
and adopted into their family on
February 5, 2007. Mia joins brother,
Nicholas, 4. The Piccuta family
resides in Duncan, SC.
John “Jay” Williams, BSBA, and
his wife, Jenni, a son, John Logan,
January 27, 2007. John joins
siblings, Lillian, 9, Lane, 6, and
Luke, 1. The Williams family resides
in Dublin, OH.
1992
Eric Ray, BSBA, and his wife,
Amanda, a daughter, Amelia Ann,
February 1, 2007. Amelia joins
brother, Addison, 4. The Ray family
resides in Hilliard, OH, and they can
be reached at: e_l_ray@yahoo.com
Theresa (McCullough) Rowley,
BA, and her husband, Jamie, a
daughter, Isabella Rose, February
9, 2007, and adopted children,
Matthew, 16, Macie, 14, and Anna,
2, April 6, 2007. The Rowley family
resides in Troy, OH, and also
includes Emily, 7, Jamie, 5, and
Ryan, 2.
1993
Rachel (Miley) Carpenter, BSPh,
and her husband, Douglas, a son,
Eli Benjamin Douglas Carpenter,
January 24, 2007. The Carpenter
family resides in West Chester, OH.
1994
Jennifer (Tyo) Frampton, BSBA,
and her husband, Matthew, a
daughter, Olivia, January 24, 2007.
Olivia joins brother, Andrew, 11.
The Frampton family resides in
Zanesville, OH.
Matthew Kauflin, BSPh, and his
wife, Dianne, a daughter, Katie Lynn,
March 15, 2007. Katie joins siblings,
Cameron, 10, Emily, 8, and Kelly.
The Kauflin family resides in Troy,
OH.
Scott Widmor, BSPh, and his
wife, Nikki (Lowery), BSME ’95, a
daughter, Kiera Suzanne, August 4,
2006. Kiera joins brother, Logan, 5.
The Widmor family resides in Xenia,
OH.
1995
Lynnette (Pisone) Ballato, JD, and
her husband, Charles, twins, Carmen
and Carson. Carmen and Carson join
brother, Connor, 6. The Ballato family
resides in Dayton, OH.
Jan (Hafer) Claborn, BA, and her
husband, Michael, a daughter, Alyssa
Ann, April 17, 2007. Alyssa joins brother,
Nathan, 3. The Claborn family resides in
Schertz, TX.
Darcy (Dear) Deters, BA, and her
husband, James, a son, Foster Pierce,
October 4, 2006. Foster joins sisters,
Emily, 5, and Lucy, 3. The Deters
family resides in Lima, OH, and can be
reached at: jdeters@woh.rr.com
Michelle (Newcomb) Hammett, BSEE,
and her husband, Jason, a daughter,
Grace Elizabeth, October 24, 2006. The
Hammett family resides in Dublin, OH.
Jennifer (Anderson) Kukiela, BA, and
her husband, Michael, a daughter, Emily
Ann, April 26, 2007. Emily joins sister,
Molly, 3. The Kukiela family resides in
Ypsilanti, MI.
Kristy (Laytart) Schweingruber,
BA, and her husband, Douglas, a
daughter, Jordan Olivia, February 19,
2007. Jordan joins sister, Makayla, 2.
The Schweingruber family resides in
Bluffton, OH.
Ranae (Tracy) Theis, BA, and her
husband, Christopher, a daughter, Zoey
Ranae, November 11, 2006.
Nikki (Lowery) Widmor, BSME,
and her husband, Scott, BSPh ’94, a
daughter, Kiera Suzanne, August 4,
2006. Kiera joins brother, Logan, 5. The
Widmor family resides in Xenia, OH.
1996
Jason Barkhimer, BSCE, and his
wife, Roberta (Tier), BS ’97, twin sons,
Nickolas and A.J., September 19, 2006.
Nickolas and A.J. join brothers, Jacob,
6, and Ryan, 4. The Barkhimer family
resides in Galloway, OH.
Jon Clevenger, BSBA, and his wife,
Denise (Trueman), BSPh ’97, a son,
Nolan Jonathon, January 2, 2006. The
Clevenger family resides in Galloway,
OH.
William Strayer Wireman, the son of
Brittney (Strayer) Wireman, BA ’97, and her
husband, Tommy.
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Iselena Claire Kuzmik, the daughter of Tonya
(Klausing) Kuzmik, BS ’97, and her husband,
James.
Rashelle Heitfield-Thomas, BSBA,
and her husband, James, a son, Ryan
James, August 27, 2005. Ryan joins
brother, Vincent.
Scott Lang, BSBA, and his wife, Diana,
a daughter, Zoe Isabella, June 14,
2006. Zoe joins brother, Nathan. The
Lang family resides in Hilliard, OH.
Michelle (Beason) Rousch, BA,
and her husband, Aric, a son, Austin,
February 14, 2007. The Rousch family
resides in Chicago, IL.
Carrie (Criswell) Sanchez, BM, and
her husband, Paul, a daughter, Ashton
Marie, March 5, 2007. Ashton joins
sister, Mia, 3. The Sanchez family
resides in Port Clinton, OH.
Daniel Schumann, BSME, and his
wife, Michelle, a son, Jeremiah James,
May 23, 2007. Jeremiah joins sister,
Emma, 3. The Schumann family resides
in Maryborough, Queensland, Australia.
Kristine (Sauer) Wallace, JD, and her
husband, John, JD ’98, a daughter,
Jane, November 24, 2006. Jane joins
brother, John, 3, and Max, 2. The
Wallace family resides in Moscow, ID.
1997
Roberta (Tier) Barkhimer, BSCE, and
her husband, Jason, BSCE ’96, twin
sons, Nickolas and A.J., September 19,
2006. Nickolas and A.J. join brothers,
Jacob, 6, and Ryan, 4. The Barkhimer
family resides in Galloway, OH.
Denise (Trueman) Clevenger, BSPh,
and her husband, Jon, BSBA ’96,
a son, Nolan Jonathon, January 2,
2006. The Clevenger family resides in
Galloway, OH.
Kacy (Halker) Duling, BSBA, and her
husband, Sean, a son, Blake Alynn,
June 18, 2007. Blake joins brother,
Zachary, 5, and sister, Victoria, 3. The
Duling family resides in Pandora, OH.
Jeffery Duncan, PharmD, and his
wife, Megan (Bohnert), PharmD ’99, a
son, Jackson Wesley, March 28, 2007.
Jackson joins sister, Madeline, 3. The
Duncan family resides in Forest, VA.
Emily (Hermiller) Gillespie, BSPh,
and her husband, Kyle, a son,
Benjamin Thomas, February 13,
2007. The Gillespie family resides in
Belt, MT.
Tonya (Klausing) Kuzmik, BS, and
her husband, James, a daughter,
Iselena Claire, November 11, 2006.
The Kuzmik family resides in Akron,
OH.
Jesika (Siler) Lehner, BM, and her
husband, Christopher, a daughter,
Josephine Grace, November 3,
2006. The Lehner family resides in
Columbus, OH.
Melissa Marshall-Vance, BS, and
her husband, Christopher, a son,
Dylan Christopher, June 10, 2006.
Christopher joins brother, Mitchel,
4. Melissa and her family reside in
Bellefontaine, OH.
Deanna (Scott) Priest, BSPh,
and her husband, Jeff, a daughter,
Ashlyn Faith, March 22, 2007. Ashlyn
joins brother, Drew, 5, and sister,
Julia, 3. The Priest family resides in
Murfreesboro, TN.
Kyle Rimler, BS, and his wife, Liz, a
son, Luke Alexander, March 9, 2007.
Luke joins sister, Lexie, 3. The Rimler
family resides in Terrell, TX.
Cassandra (Johnston) Silimperi,
BSPh, a son, Giovanni, October 10,
2006. The Silimperi family resides in
Dover, PA.
Christopher Stutz, BSCE, and
his wife, Aimee, a daughter, Olivia
Renee, January 28, 2007. Olivia joins
brothers, Hayden, 4, and Jackson, 2.
The Stutz family resides in Navarre,
OH.
Lisa (Beanblossom) Wahle, BS,
and her husband, Jamie, a daughter,
Claire Madelyn, September 1, 2006.
The Wahle family resides in Dallas,
GA.
Brittney (Strayer) Wireman, BA,
and her husband, Tommy, a son,
William Strayer, March 21, 2007. The
Wireman family resides in Marysville,
OH.
1998
Mark Basinger, BSEE, and his wife,
Tina (Gregg), BSECE ’02, a son,
Alex Joseph, April 21, 2007. The
Basinger family resides in McComb,
OH.
Donald Divelbiss, BSEE, and his
wife, Heather (Kanipe), BSPh ’01,
a son, John Declan, May 30, 2007.
The Divelbiss family resides in Mount
Vernon, OH.
Susan (Braucher) Ferguson, BSPh,
and her husband, Kenneth, a son,
Zachary James, January 12, 2006.
Zachary joins sister, Lauren, 4. The
Ferguson family resides in Massillon,
OH.
Wendy (Smith) Gay, BSPh, and her
husband, Brent, BSBA ’99, a son,
Nathan, February 25, 2005. The Gay
family resides in Lewis Center, OH.
Emily (Hershey) Hermon, and her
husband, Scott, a daughter, Miranda
Emily, April 26, 2007. The Hermon
family resides in Rootstown, OH.
Zack Lynch, BA, and his wife,
Jennifer (Safranyos), BSPh
’99, a daughter, Mollie Elizabeth,
November 6, 2006. Mollie joins
brother, Eli, 5, and sister, Ellie,
3. The Lynch family resides in
Washington Courthouse, OH,
and they can be reached at:
ZJLYNCH23@yahoo.com
Leslie (Eberly) Moore, BSCE, and
her husband, Brian, a son, Silas
Andrew, March 24, 2007. Silas joins
sister, Grace, 2. The Moore family
resides in Columbus, OH.
Josh Reinicke, BSCE, and his wife,
Jodi, a son, Benjamin Levi, April 3,
2007. Benjamin joins sister, Hannah,
3. The Reinicke family resides in
Columbus, OH.
Jim Ruhlen, JD, and his wife,
Jennifer, a daughter, Emily Marie,
June 29, 2006. The Ruhlen family
resides in Upper Sandusky, OH.
Troy Shirley, PharmD, and his wife,
Stephanie, a son, Lincoln Alexander,
April 17, 2007. Lincoln joins
daughter, Gabrielle, 2. The Shirley
family resides in Powell, OH.
Chris Simpson, BS, and his wife,
Cortney (Roof), BA ’98, a daughter,
Maura Rea, April 6, 2007. Maura
joins sister, Reagan, 4. The Simpson
family resides in Springfield, OH.
Keith Thomas, BSBA, and his wife,
Erin, a daughter, Ella Grace, born
in China on January 7, 2006, and
adopted into their family on April 4,
2007. The Thomas family resides in
Piqua, OH.
John Sauer, JD, and his wife,
Kristine (Sauer), JD ’96, a
daughter, Jane, November 24, 2006.
Jane joins brother, John, 3, and
Max, 2. The Wallace family resides
in Moscow, ID.
John Waple, BA, and his wife,
Sara (Monhemius), BSPh ’00, a
son, Brandon James. Brandon joins
brother, Andrew, 3. The Waple family
resides in Loveland, OH.
Jaime (Brown) Welsch, BSBA, and
her husband, Troy, BSBA ’01, a son,
Zachary Thomas, June 11, 2007.
Zachary joins brother, Trey, 2. The
Welsch family resides in Lima, OH.
Joseph S.
Bradac, III, the
son of Joseph S.
Bradac, Jr., BSPh
’96, and his wife,
Rebecca (Stone),
BSPh ’98.
John Wallace, 3,
and his brother, Max,
2, smile with their
little sister, Jane,
born November
24, 2006. They are
the children of Kris
(Sauer), JD ’96,
and John Wallace,
JD ’98.
Reagan
Simpson, left,
proudly holds her
new little sister,
Maura. Reagan
and Maura are
the daughters of
Cortney (Roof)
Simpson, BA ’98,
and her husband,
Chris, BS ’98.
Kendall Rae,
3, and Addison
Ryann, 1, the
daughters of
Kimberly (Lull)
Brown, BSPh ’99,
and her husband,
Anthony.
Ethan Fox, the
son of Shane
Fox, BS ’00, and
his wife, Kristi
(Gundlach),
PharmD ’01.
Noah James
Thomas, the son
of Melinda
(Klepper) Thomas,
BFA ’00, and her
husband, Michael,
BSBA ’01.
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Autumn Kathryn
Tubbs, the
daughter of
Crystal (Hall)
Tubbs, PharmD
’01, and her
husband, Scott.
Dylan Ivan
Tornes, the son of
Laura (DeMarco)
Tornes, BS ’01, and
her husband, Ivan,
BS ’01, BSME ’01.
Kaitlyn Roman,
the daughter of
Becky (Naegele)
Roman, PharmD
’01, and her
husband, Brian,
PharmD ’01.
Chrstine (Sukel)
Richardson, BSPh
’01, and her husband,
Mike, present the
newest addition to
their family, their
daughter, Emily
Christine.
Lily Louise Hayes,
the daughter of
Cara (Hamman)
Hayes, BS ’01, and
her husband, Brad.
Levi Fouss,
the son of Erica
(Shadle) Fouss,
BSCE ’02, and her
husband, Andy,
BSME ’02.
1999
Laura (Riethmiller) Blair, BA, and her
husband, Trevor, a daughter, Naomi
Blair, February 9, 2007. The Blair family
resides in Toledo, OH.
Danielle (Wilson) Bolon, BSPh, and her
husband, Shane, a son, Gage William,
February 21, 2007. Gage joins brother,
Cole, 2. Danielle and her family reside in
Massillon, OH.
Anthony Brown, BSPh, and his wife,
Kimberly (Lull), BSPh ’99, a daughter,
Addison Ryann, March 16, 2007.
Addison joins sister, Kendall Rae, 3. The
Brown family resides in Miamisburg, OH,
and can be reached at: anthony.brown@
kmcnetwork.org
Jennifer (Grubb) Coalter, BA, and
her husband, Thomas, a son, Grayson
Ryall, February 22, 2007. Grayson joins
brother, Hayden, 3. The Coalter family
resides in Pataskala, OH.
Erin (Davis) Crego, BA, and her
husband, Curtis, BSME ’00, a son,
Cameron Davis, April 11, 2007. Cameron
joins sister, Isabella, 4. The Crego family
resides in Ashville, OH.
Megan (Bohnert) Duncan, PharmD,
and her husband, Jeffery, PharmD ’97,
a son, Jackson Wesley, March 28, 2007.
Jackson joins sister, Madeline, 3. The
Duncan family resides in Forest, VA.
Brent Gay, BSPh, and his wife, Wendy
(Smith), BSPh ’98, a son, Nathan,
February 25, 2005. The Gay family
resides in Lewis Center, OH.
Sarah (Gill) Hilgeman, BSPh, and her
husband, Tom, a son, Tyler David, May
24, 2007. Tyler joins brother, Brady,
2. The Hilgeman family resides in
Cincinnati, OH.
Stefanie (Gephart) Kruger, BSPh, and
her husband, Rick, a son, Nathan John,
November 25, 2006. The Kruger family
resides in Fort Wayne, IN.
Jennifer (Safranyos) Lynch, BSPh, and
her husband, Zack, BS ’98, a daughter,
Mollie Elizabeth, November 6, 2006.
Mollie joins brother, Eli, 5, and sister,
Ellie, 3. The Lynch family resides in
Washington Courthouse, OH, and they
can be reached at: ZJLYNCH23@yahoo.
com
Jennifer Kaleigh (Kulpa) Motz, BA, and
her husband, Robert, a daughter, Evelyn
Marie, July 27, 2006. The Motz family
resides in Orlando, FL.
Cari (Beam) Prinkey, BSPh, and her
husband, Ryan, a daughter, Elizabeth
Rachel, April 4, 2007. The Prinkey family
resides in Union City, IN.
Karen (Aller) Snow, PharmD, and her
husband, Kevin, a son, Wyatt Matthew,
January 15, 2007. The family resides in
Highlands Ranch, CO.
Jennifer (Neubecker) Windnagel, BA,
and her husband, Ron, BSBA ’01, a son,
Brayden Henry, November 15, 2006. The
Windnagel family resides in Pataskala,
OH.
Martin Zufall, BM, and his wife, Lindsay
(Rader), BM, a son, Zachariah DeVere,
December 27, 2006. Zachariah joins
sister, Elizabeth, 4. The Zufall family
resides in Germany.
2000
Paige (Gilkey) Burns, BSBA, and her
husband, Kevin, a daughter, Claire
Elizabeth, February 17, 2007. The
Burns family resides in Valparaiso, IN.
Curtis Crego, BSME, and his wife,
Erin (Davis), BA ’99, a son, Cameron
Davis, April 11, 2007. Cameron joins
sister, Isabella, 4. The Crego family
resides in Ashville, OH.
Timothy Sroka, BSPh, and his wife,
Ruth, a son, Aidan Timothy, May 10,
2007. Aidan joins sisters, Macy, 6, and
Alexandra, 4. The Sroka family resides
in Brunswick, OH.
Michael Thomas, BSBA, and his wife,
Melinda (Klepper), BFA, a son, Noah
James, October 5, 2006. The Thomas
family resides in Plainfield, IL.
Sara (Monhemius) Waple, BSPh,
and her husband, John, BSEd ’98, a
son, Brandon James. Brandon joins
brother, Andrew, 3. The Waple family
resides in Loveland, OH.
Jennifer (Smith) Yantz, BA, and her
husband, Brad, a daughter, Brylee
Kaitlyn, May 26, 2007. The Yantz
family resides in Maineville, OH.
2001
Matthew Bowman, BS, and his wife,
Amy, a daughter, Audrey Kate, June
9, 2007. Audrey joins brother, Miles,
1. The Bowman family resides in
Wapakoneta, OH.
Scott Bush, BSME, and his wife,
Robyn (Kruse), PharmD ’01, a
daughter, Jessa Jane, January 26,
2007. The Bush family resides in
Cincinnati, OH.
Jennifer (Reeves) Chalfant, BSPh,
and her husband, Wayne, a daughter,
Colleen Elise, February 13, 2007.
Colleen joins sister, Laurel, 5. The
Chalfant family resides in Sidney, OH.
Jennifer (Borchers) Crim, BSPh,
and her husband, Brian, twin son
and daughter, Luke Allen and Lauryn
Elizabeth, March 27, 2007. Luke and
Lauryn join brother, Cole, 4, and sister,
Ella, 2. The Crim family resides in
Sidney, OH, and they can be reached
at: bcrim@woh.rr.com
Heather (Kanipe) Divelbiss, BSPh,
and her husband, Donald, BSEE ’98,
a son, John Declan, May 30, 2007.
The Divelbiss family resides in Mount
Vernon, OH.
Gordon Eyster, JD, and his wife,
Kathryn (Beall), JD ’02, a son,
Gordon Nicolae, December 6, 2006.
The Eyster family resides in Shelby,
OH, and they can be reached at:
keyster@neo.rr.com
Sarah (Siefker) Faber, BSBA, and her
husband, Tim, a son, Carson John,
May 17, 2007. Carson joins brother,
Chase, 2. The Faber family resides in
Ottawa, OH.
Brayden Henry Windnagel, the son of
Jennifer (Neubecker) Windnagel, BA ’99,
and her husband, Ron, BSBA ’01.
Cara (Hamann) Hayes, BS, and her
husband, Brad, a daughter, Lily Louise,
January 2, 2007. Lily joins sisters,
Mackenzie and Delaney. The Hayes
family resides in West Milton, OH.
Michael Heitkamp, BS, and his
wife, Vera (Krainik), PharmD ’03, a
daughter, Victoria Grace, March 22,
2007. Victoria joins brother, Trey, 2. The
Heitkamp family resides in Sidney, OH.
Ryan Kruse, PharmD, and his wife,
Katie, a son, Carson Paul, January 16,
2007. Carson joins brother, Gavin, 2.
Christine (Sukel) Richardson,
BSPh, and her husband, Michael,
a daughter, Emily Christine, May 7,
2007. The Richardson family resides in
Englewood, OH.
Brian Roman, PharmD, and his wife,
Becky (Naegele), PharmD, a daughter,
Kaitlyn Elizabeth, May 10, 2007. The
Roman family resides in McDonald, PA.
Trey Heitkamp, 2, presents his new little
sister, Victoria, born March 22, 2007.
They are the children of Mike Heitkamp, BS
’01, and his wife, Vera (Krainik), PharmD ’03.
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Samantha Jean Kolks, the daughter of Sarah
(Wheeler) Kolks, BA ’04, and her husband,
Kevin, BA ’04, assistant director of admissions
at Ohio Northern University.
Ivan Tornes, BSME/BS, and his wife,
Laura (DiMarco), BS, a son, Dylan
Ivan, January 1, 2007. The Tornes
family resides in Hilliard, OH.
Crystal (Hall) Tubbs, PharmD, and her
husband, Scott, a daughter, Autumn
Kathryn, February 2, 2007. The Tubbs
family resides in Powell, OH.
Troy Welsch, BSBA, and his wife,
Jaime (Brown), BSBA ’98, a son,
Zachary Thomas, June 11, 2007.
Zachary joins brother, Trey, 2. The
Welsch family resides in Lima, OH.
Ron Windnagel, BSBA, and his wife,
Jennifer (Neubecker), BA ‘99, a son,
Brayden Henry, November 15, 2006.
The Windnagel family resides in Pataskala,
OH.
2002
Tina (Gregg) Basinger, BSECE,
and her husband, Mark, BSEE ’98, a
son, Alex Joseph, April 21, 2007. The
Basinger family resides in McComb, OH.
David Charles, BS, and his wife,
Stephanie (Lesco), BS ’03, a daughter,
Adrianna Michelle, January 23, 2007.
Adrianna joins sister, Alexandra, 2. The
Charles family resides in Amherst, OH.
Jennifer (Faulkner) Coffman, BA, and
her husband, Timothy, a son, Benjamin
Timothy, April 11, 2007. Benjamin joins
brother, Ryan, 2. The Coffman family
resides in Castalia, OH, and they can
be reached at: jecoffman@margaretta.
k12.oh.us
Desta (Borland) Cupp, PharmD, and
her husband, Matthew Cupp, BS ’02,
a daughter, Cailyn Rachel, born in
Guatemala on September 21, 2006,
and adopted into their family on April
4, 2007. Desta and Matthew reside in
Reynoldsburg, OH.
Kathryn (Beall) Eyster, JD, and her
husband, Gordon, JD ’01, a son,
Gordon Nicolae, December 6, 2006. The
Eyster family resides in Shelby, OH, and
they can be reached at: keyster@neo.
rr.com
Erica (Shadle) Fouss, BSCE, and
her husband, Andy, BSME ’02, a son,
Levi James, November 20, 2006. The
Fouss family resides in Columbus,
OH.
Natalie (Runyon) Grandstaff,
BA, and her husband, Ryan, a
daughter, Claire Ava, April 7, 2007.
The Grandstaff family resides in
Bellefontaine, OH, and they can be
reached at: granny22@wcoil.com
Angela (Kreft) Harris, BSBA, and
her husband, Shane, a daughter,
Lucy Elizabeth, December 18, 2006.
The Harris family resides in Hilliard,
OH.
Chris McDaniel, BSEE, and his wife,
Melissa (Zambrzycki), BSPh ’04, a
son, Isaiah Stonewall, September 7,
2006. The McDaniel Family resides
in McArthur, OH, and they can be
reached at: chrismcdaniel2002@
yahoo.com
Stephanie (Goetz) Miller, BA, and
her husband, Richard, a daughter,
Dylan Nicole, March 13, 2007. Dylan
joins brother, Gavin, 4. The Miller
family resides in Harrod, OH.
2003
Kristopher Baker, BA, and his wife,
Kelly, a daughter, Kamryn, August
2005. The Baker family resides in
Spring Hill, FL.
Susan (Nicholls) Bowen, JD, and
her husband, James, a son, Eliot
James, April 3, 3007. The Bowen
family resides in Lake Ariel, PA.
Robyn (Kruse) Bush, PharmD, and
her husband, Scott, BSME ’01, a
daughter, Jessa Jane, January 26,
2007. The Bush family resides in
Cincinnati, OH.
Stephanie (Lesco) Charles, BS,
and her husband, David, BS ’02, a
daughter, Adrianna Michelle, January
23, 2007. Adrianna joins sister,
Alexandra, 2. The Charles family
resides in Amherst, OH.
Lee Creager, BS, and his wife,
Hannah (Kanuckel), BSBA ’05,
a son, Lincoln, June 7, 2006. The
Creager family resides in Holgate,
OH.
Tracy (Schroeder) Gerding, BSME,
and her husband, Jeffrey, a son,
Brandon, June 29, 2006. Brandon
joins sister, Kayla, 2. The Gerding
family resides in Ottawa, OH.
Vera (Krainik) Heitkamp, PharmD,
and her husband, Michael, BS ’01,
a daughter, Victoria Grace, March
22, 2007. Victoria joins brother, Trey,
2. The Heitkamp family resides in
Sidney, OH.
Rachael (Shinosky) Villwock, BSPh,
and her husband, Craig, a daughter,
Rylie Renee, March 31, 2007. The
Villwock family resides in Warren, OH.
Isaac Williams, BA, and his wife,
Michelle, a daughter, Alyssa, May
18, 2007. Alyssa joins sisters, Alexis,
11 and Aliyah, 1. The Williams family
resides in Akron, OH, and they can be
reached at: iwill8@sbcglobal.net
2004
Jamie (Faykosh) Henline, BA, and
her husband, Trent, a daughter, Kyrie
Lynn, March 8, 2007. The Henline
family resides in Bradner, OH.
Keri (Faulder) Jones, BA, and her
husband, Trevor, a son, Deacon
Alexander, March 19, 2007. Deacon
joins twin brother and sister, Caden
and Addison, 4. The Jones family
resides in Harrod, OH.
Kevin Kolks, BA, and his wife,
Sarah, a daughter, Samantha Jean,
June 7, 2007. The Kolks family
resides in Ada, OH.
Melissa (Zambrzycki) McDaniel,
BSPh, and her husband, Chris,
BSEE ’02, a son, Isaiah Stonewall,
September 7, 2006. The McDaniel
Family resides in McArthur, OH,
and they can be reached at:
chrismcdaniel2002@yahoo.com
2005
Hannah (Kanuckel) Creager, BSBA,
and her husband, Lee, BS ’03, a son,
Lincoln. The Creager family resides
in Holgate, OH.
Katrina (Minnich) Gilbert, PharmD,
and her husband, Douglas, a
daughter, Addison Rose, November
29, 2006. The Gilbert family resides
in Monroe, IN.
Sarah (Vowell) Hewson, BA, and
her husband, John, a son, Bodhi
James, April 30, 2007. The Hewson
family resides in Parker, CO.
Terry Taylor, JD, and his wife, Kim,
a son, Finn, September 4, 2006. The
Taylor family resides in Augusta, GA.
2006
Erik Hash, JD, and his wife, Melinda
“Mindy” Schroeder-Hash, JD ’06,
a daughter, Isabella Marie, January
30, 2007. The family resides in
Columbus, NE.
2007
Matthew Perkins, PharmD, and his
wife, Jessica, a daughter, Gracie
Lynn, July 18, 2006. Gracie joins
brother, Ty, 3. The Perkins family
resides in Lucasville, OH.
Kari (Bradner) Wedge, PharmD,
and her husband, Zeb, a daughter,
Jordyn Alyze, November 29, 2006.
The Wedge family resides in
Fostoria, OH.
Claire Ava
Grandstaff,
the daughter of
Natalie (Runyon)
Grandstaff, BA
’02, and her
husband, Ryan.
Ryan Coffman, 2,
presents his little
brother, Benjamin
Timothy, born April
11, 2007. They
are the children of
Jennifer (Faulkner)
Coffman, BA ’02,
and her husband,
Timothy.
Alex Basinger,
the son of Tina
(Gregg) Basinger,
BSCPE ’02, and
her husband,
Mark, BSEE ’98.
Andrew Woodruff,
the son of Michael
Woodruff, BSEE
’02, and his wife,
Jessica.
Rylie Renee
Villwock,
the daughter
of Rachael
(Shinosky)
Villwock, BSPh
’03, and her
husband, Craig.
Bodhi James
Hewson, the son
of Sarah (Vowell)
Hewson, BA ’05, and
her husband, John.
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InMemorium
Friends of the University
Mildred (Price) Allen, Rawson, OH, March 5,
2007. In her younger years, Mildred played the
piano and sang at local competitions, ultimately
becoming a noted soloist. She and her late
husband, Ernest, worked at Latham’s Station
in Rawson. She was a member of St. Mark’s
United Methodist Church and she sang in the
choir for over 62 years. In addition to being a
secretary to the Ohio Northern University Dean
of Pharmacy for seven years, she also worked
at Blanchard Valley School and Industries.
Margaret Ballentine, Dayton, OH, January
23, 2007. Margaret, formerly of New Carlisle,
OH, was a member of the First United
Methodist Church. She is preceded in death
by her husband, Rollin, BSPh ’52.
Joseph Bodkin, State College, PA, March
3, 2007. After attending Northern for two
years, Joseph received a bachelor’s degree in
chemistry and a minor in math from Southern
Illinois University. He retired from the Penn
State University College of Earth and Mineral
Sciences as a chief analytical chemist and
safety officer. His photography skills allowed
him to photograph local news and sporting
events, as well as over 500 weddings. He had
the pleasure of photographing Penn State
football games for the Penn State Alumni
Association. He is survived by his wife, Trudy.
Charles E. Brown, Toledo, OH, June
4, 2005. A graduate of Ohio Wesleyan
University, Charles went on to serve his
country in the U.S. Army. After retiring
as a full Colonel, Charles attended the
University of Michigan Law School and
received a law degree. He enjoyed a career
as a successful attorney. In addition to his
many memberships, Charles was a devoted
member of the American, Ohio State, Toledo
and Lucas County Bar Associations. He is
survived by his wife, Beth.
Clair Eugene Butturff, Lima, OH, Hon.D.
’95, May 27, 2007. Clair received an
honorary doctorate degree from Ohio
Northern University in 1995 and was a former
member of the Henry Solomon Lehr Society.
He was a devoted friend and long-time
supporter of Ohio Northern. He worked for
Western Electric, owned General Insurance
Agency and Butturff Builders, and was
president of Indian Brook West Company.
His memberships included Grace United
Methodist Church, the Lima YMCA, Lima
Shrine Club, Benevolent and Protective
Order of the Elks Lodge 54, Free and
Accepted Masons Lodge 205 and National
Home Builders Association. He is survived by
his wife, Mary Jean.
Warren Eastman, Bluffton, OH, August 2,
2006. Retired from Ex-Cello Corporation,
Warren was a member of the Rufus Putnam
Masonic Lodge #364, the Toledo Dahlia
Club and the Bluffton-Pandora Garden Club.
He served the Boy Scouts of America as a
scoutmaster of Troop 256. He had a talent for
flower gardening, woodworking, and making
stained glass and Ukranian eggs. He is
survived by his wife, Dorothy.
Virginia Edwards, Fort Lauderdale, FL,
July 15, 2006. Virginia is a Life Member of
The Henry Solomon Lehr Society and she is
preceded in death by her husband, Joseph,
Hon.D. ’84, and former ONU trustee.
Ursula Elzay, Boca Raton, FL, April
28, 2007. During childhood, Ursula
starred in several silent films. She is
preceded in death by her husband and
former ONU trustee, William, BA ’25,
Hon.D. ’65.
Jeralda “Jerry” (Biehn) Keller,
Columbus, OH, April 14, 2007. While
attending Northern, she was a member
of Alpha Xi Delta. She enjoyed
teaching piano and singing in her
church choir. She is survived by her
husband of 60 years, William, BA ’54.
Margaret “Margo” Marmon,
Indianapolis, IN, February 1, 2007.
Margo was a member of the Order
of the Eastern Star, St. Paul’s
Episcopal Church, Crossroads Guild
and Alpha Chi Omega. She actively
supported The Children’s Museum of
Indianapolis, The Eiteljorg Museum of
American Indians and Western Art and
the Indianapolis Zoo. She is preceded
in death by her husband, Joseph,
BSPh ’38, DS ’70.
Michael Mitchell, Reading, PA, March
11, 2007. During his time at Northern,
Michael was a member of Phi Mu Delta.
Michael was co-owner of Boyertown
Sheet Metal in Gilbertsville, PA.
Charlotte (Shepherd) Mowery,
Kenton, OH, February 28, 2007.
Charlotte was employed by the law
offices of Siferd and McCluskey in
Lima, OH. She previously worked for
Lima City Schools, as well as the Ohio
Northern University College of Law.
She is survived by her husband, David.
Stanley Passmore, Scottsdale, AZ,
February 21, 2007. While at Northern,
Stanley was a member of Alpha Sigma
Phi fraternity and the football team.
He served with the U.S. Navy in World
War II, and he worked for several
companies including Frigidare, General
Motors and Goodyear Aerospace and
Electronics. He is preceded in death by
his wife, Mary Lou.
Irene Pronai, Washington, OH, July
4, 2005. Irene was a member of the
Church of the Incarnation Catholic
Church. She is survived by her
husband, Joseph.
John Ranck, New York, NY, October
22, 2005. John was an outstanding
solo performer, as well as accompanist.
He studied with Carl Friedberg, toured
with Ethel Barrymore Colt and played
with pianist Iren Marik. John performed
in several Town Hall recitals and
coast-to-coast tours. In addition to
offering private lessons to advanced
students, John taught at the Cincinnati
Conservatory of Music and Finch
College.
Diane (Dudley) Tschanz, Orlando,
FL, April 16, 2007. Diane attended
Northern and went on to receive a
bachelor’s degree in business controls
accounting from North Texas State
University. Diane was an accounting
assistant for Lockheed and a member
of Peace United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband,
Michael, BSEE ’84.
Rachael (Roser) Wauben, Kentwood,
MI, January 29, 2007. Rachael taught
for 18 years at Cridersville School. She
enjoyed her grandchildren, pinochle and
poetry. She is preceded in death by her
husband, Matthew.
Carol Willeke, Oxford, OH, July 5,
2005. Carol graduated from the honors
college at Michigan State University.
She went on to receive a master’s
degree from the University of Chicago
and a Ph.D. from Miami University. She
was an expert in the social sciences, as
well as educational leadership. She was
employed by the Office for Advancement
of Research and Scholarship at Miami
University. She is survived by her
husband, Gene, BA ’56, BSCE ’57.
Alumni
1930
Fay (Williams) Heft, AA, Versailles,
OH, November 7, 2006. Fay was an
elementary school teacher for the
Versailles School District for 36 years.
She attended First Southern Baptist
Church and was a 71-year member of the
Bradford Eastern Star. She is preceded in
death by her husband, Ferdinand.
1932
Douglass Pew, PH C, Redlands, CA,
January 23, 2007. While at Northern,
Douglass was a member of Delta
Sigma Phi and Alpha Phi Gamma. He
served as the exchange manager for
the Northern Review. After retiring from
a pharmacy career in the Cleveland,
OH, area, Douglass became a planning
commissioner for the City of Redlands.
He is preceded in death by his wife,
Thelma (Pratt), BA ’32.
1934
Ferneva Gehron, BSEd, Fort Wayne,
IN, March 8, 2007. Ferneva retired
after teaching at Celina City School,
Montezuma School and John Brown
University. Her memberships included
the Delta Kappa Gamma, the Ohio
Education Association, the National
Education Association and the Ohio
Retired Teachers Association. She is
survived by family and friends.
1935
Carl Baumann, BSME, West Chester,
OH, March 2, 2007. Carl retired from the
Chrysler Corporation in Dayton, OH. He is
preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy.
1936
Paul Dillard, BSCHE, Lancaster, OH,
December 23, 2006. While at Northern,
Paul was an active member of Phi Mu
Delta. After 42 years of service, Paul
retired from Anchor Hocking in Lancaster,
OH. He was a former member of the
Henry Solomon Lehr Society, and a
devoted member of First Lutheran
Church, Mt. Pleasant Kiwanis and
Olivedale Senior Citizens.
1937
Gurth Schulz, BA, Cincinnati,
OH, September 6, 2006. While at
Northern, Gurth was a brother of
Sigma Phi Epsilon and a member of
Alpha Phi Gamma.
Glenn Zimmerman, BSCE, Shelby,
OH, April 25, 2007. While at Northern,
Glenn was a member of Phi Mu Delta
and Habitat for Humanity. In addition to
being a member of the baseball, football
and tennis teams, he also participated
in intramural sports. After his retirement
from B.F. Goodrich, Glenn, a licensed
professional civil engineer, worked with
the City of Fairlawn. He is preceded in
death by his wife, Nancy.
1938
Robert Young, BSME, Vermilion, OH,
March 30, 2007. While at Northern,
Robert was a member of Sigma
Pi fraternity and he participated in
football and theatre. Robert served
as a meteorologist with the rank of
captain in the U.S. Army Air Corps
during World War II. He was an
engineer for U.S. Steel’s Lorain Works
for 31 years and was a member of
the Ohio Society of Professional
Engineers. He is survived by his wife
of 65 years, Louise.
1940
Irving Linden, BSEd, Cleveland,
OH, November 20, 2006. While at
Northern, Irving was a member of
the baseball, softball and basketball
teams, as well as Alpha Epsilon Pi
fraternity. He was a bombardiernavigator
for the U.S Army-Air Corps
during World War II, where he earned
the European African Middle Eastern
Campaign Medal. For nearly 50
years, he worked for Superior Alloy
Steel Co. He was a University Heights
Lodge Mason for 59 years. Irving and
his late wife, Pearl, served as group
leaders during 27 trips to Israel.
1941
Merle Hart, JD, Concord, NC, April 18,
2007. In addition to receiving a degree
from Ohio Northern, Merle earned a
degree in economics from Harvard
University. He served in the Coast
Guard Intelligence during World War II
and was a former professional football
player. His memberships included
the New Castle Country Club and the
Wabash Bears bowling league. After
retiring as a judge and magistrate,
Merle was a federal arbitrator for the
Federal Mediation and Conciliation
Service. He is preceded in death by
his wife, Charlene.
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Arthur Newcomer, LLB, Bryan, OH,
January 4, 2005. While at Northern, Arthur
was a member of Delta Theta Phi. Arthur
served with the U.S Navy during World
War II in the South Pacific Theater. He
practiced law for 55 years with Newcomer,
Shaffer, Spangler and Breininger. During
his term on the executive committee of the
Ohio Bar Association, he helped to rewrite
the law of eminent domain. He is survived
by his wife, Eleanor.
Joan (Shaw) Reichert, BSEd, Ada, OH,
April 21, 2007. While at Northern, Joan was
a member of Delta Zeta sorority, Beta Beta
Beta and the orchestra. After working as a
teacher and lab technician, Joan became a
dedicated homemaker. She was a member
of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church,
the Altar Rosary Society, the Twice Ten Arts
Club and the Junior Civic League. She is
preceded in death by her husband, Vincent.
Mary “Peg” (Matthews) Winters, BSPh,
Willoughby, OH, February 14, 2007. Peg was
a pharmacist for Marshall Drug Store and
went on to receive a master of arts degree
from Western Reserve Academy. She taught
for the Willoughby-Eastlake School System
for 25 years and was a devoted member of
the Willoughby United Methodist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband,
Harry, BSEd ’40, H of F ’81.
Joseph Banks BA ’41 and ’46, H of F ’74
Joseph “Joe” Banks, long-time teacher, coach and admissions associate at Ohio Northern University,
died June 19, 2007 at age 87.
Born Sept. 8, 1919, in New Philadelphia, Ohio, he was the son of Samuel H. and Sarah J. Gibson
Banks, who preceded him in death. On Jan. 3, 1943, he married Thelma L. Banks, who died May 28,
2006.
He was a 1937 graduate of New Philadelphia Central High School, where he lettered in track and
football under coach Woody Hayes, and played clarinet. He received his bachelor’s degree in education
and his bachelor of arts degree from ONU. He received his master’s degree in education in 1954 from
Kent State University. He had also trained at the General Motors Institute.
He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving as a sergeant with the 3rd Army 965th Ordnance
Heavy Automotive Maintenance Co. He had been a tank instructor at the Armored Force School, Fort
Knox, Ky., and served in Europe at the Battle of the Bulge and in the Philippines.
Banks began his career as a teacher and coach at Ada, Millersburg and Marlington high schools. He
became an associate professor and athletic trainer at Geneva College and at Ohio Northern, where he
also served as associate director of admissions and part-time admissions associate.
“Joe Banks probably recruited more students to Ohio Northern than any other single individual,”
says Bill Robinson, executive assistant to the president. “Joe was totally loyal to his alma mater, forever
spreading the ‘ONU gospel.’ He touched the lives of so many alumni. He will be missed by many.”
As an active ONU alumnus, he was a member of Phi Mu Delta Alumni, the ONU N-Men Association
and the ONU Alumni Association. He was inducted into the ONU Athletic Hall of Fame and the Holmes
County Sports Hall of Fame. He received the ONU Alumni Association Service Award and was honored
by having ONU’s track and field invitational named after him. He and his wife were recognized as ONU’s
No. 1 basketball fans, even traveling to Alaska with the team.
He was also active in his community as a member and elder at St. John United Church of Christ, Millersburg, and at First Presbyterian Church, Ada. He
was a member of the Lions Club, the American Legion, the Grand Masonic Lodge and the American Red Cross. He was an official for Ohio Track & Field and
was a member of the Ohio and National Education Associations, the American Football Coaches Association, the Ohio Track & Cross Country Association,
the American Public Health Association, the Ohio Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers and the National/Ohio Association of College
Admissions Counselors.
Survivors include a son, Joseph Gibson Banks, JD ’85, of Newcastle upon Tyne, England; two daughters, Linda Anne (Glen) Huffman, BA ’76 , of
Sugarcreek, and Cynthia Jane (Michael, BA ’78) Casapini, BA ’78, of Zanesville; five grandchildren, John, Maria and Alyssa Casapini and Jason (Sarah
Clark-Huffman, JD ’05), BSBA ’05, and Kristen Huffman; and a great-grandson, Brayden Michael Lee McGuire.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca Louise Banks; two brothers, Matthew C. and Samuel H. Banks; and a sister, Sarah E. Rausch.
Services were held at the English Chapel on the ONU campus.
A memorial service is planned for 5 p.m. Oct. 5 at ONU. Memorial contributions may be made to the Banks Scholarship Fund at ONU.
1942
Melville “Mel” Fryer, BSEd, BSPh
’50, Lima, OH, June 3, 2007. While at
Northern, Mel was a member of the
marching and symphonic bands. Mel
started working at Fryer’s Pharmacy
alongside his father, was eventually
promoted to store manager, and
ultimately became pharmacist and
owner of the store in 1978. In 1990,
Mel sold the store and it became Canal
Pharmacy. In addition to his pharmacy
career, Mel ventured into the education
sector. He taught at Buckland, Ridge
and York schools, and spent his
summers working at Goodyear Tire &
Rubber Co., Lima Army Tank Plant and
Ohio Steel Foundry. He was a member
of Benevolent & Protective Order of
Elks Lodge 54, Trinity United Methodist
Church, and several area bands and
orchestras. He is survived by his wife,
Eileen.
Homer Lebold, BSEE, Tulsa, OK, April
26, 2006. Homer enjoyed a career as
an electrical engineer and was an active
member of the Harvard Avenue United
Methodist Church. He is preceded in
death by his wife, Leola.
1943
Lucille (Walker) Evans, BSEd,
Franklin, NH, November 2, 2006.
While at Northern, Lucille was a
member of Theta Phi Delta (Zeta
Tau Alpha). She was a teacher and
homemaker who raised her family in
Barrington, RI, before retiring in Irvine,
CA. She is preceded in death by her
husband, Richard, BSCE ’47.
Mabel Mertz, BA, Lancaster, OH,
November 11, 2006. While at Northern,
Mabel was a member of Alpha Xi Delta
and the Northern Yearbook. Mabel
enjoyed a teaching career with the
Lancaster City Schools.
1944
Shirley (Williams) Harrison, BSEd,
Cambridge, OH, May 12, 2007. While
at Northern, Shirley was a member of
Theta Phi Delta (Zeta Tau Alpha). She
retired after a 26 year teaching career.
His memberships included DAV
Chapter 28 Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary,
American Legion Auxiliary and First
Christian Church. She is survived by
her husband, Kenneth.
Donovan McKinney, BA,
Columbus, OH, April 3, 2007.
Donovan received a master’s
degree from Ohio State University.
He enjoyed a career in education,
having been a teacher and
administrator for Pandora, Waldo,
Bellville and Southwestern City
Schools, respectively. He is
survived by his wife, Roberta.
1946
Russell Leuthold, BA, Findlay,
OH, February 26, 2007. While
at Northern, Russell was a
member of Student Senate, the
Northern Yearbook and Northern
Christian Fellowship. Throughout
his professional career, he
was a teacher and principal for
Gorham-Fayette High School, a
superintendent for Ayersville High
School and an associate professor
for Defiance College. He was a
former Elder and Bible School
teacher for Defiance Christian
Church for over 40 years. He is
survived by his wife, Faye.
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Robert W. Duvall, BSPh, Bluefield, WV,
March 21, 2007. Robert was a pharmacist
for Southside Pharmacy for over 45
years and a former officer of Southern
Appalachian Pharmaceutical Association.
He was a member of First Presbyterian
Church. He is survived by his wife of 62
years, Rhea.
Elizabeth Guthrie, BSEd, March 28,
2007, Lima, OH. Elizabeth was a teacher
for 46 years at Lafayette-Jackson and
Allen East schools. She served over 15
years as a volunteer for Lima Memorial
Health System. She was a member of
Zion Lutheran Church and the Allen
County Retired Teachers Association.
1949
Weyland Brown, BSPh, Akron, OH,
January 15, 2007. Weyland was a
devoted brother of Kappa Psi fraternity
and he served the U.S. Air Force
during World War II. He was co-owner
of Eastwood Drug Stores (Aid Drug
Stores) for 35 years. His memberships
included Summit County Pharmaceutical
Association and the Ohio Board of
Pharmacy. He is survived by his wife of
49 years, Betty.
Jasper LaBarbara, BSPh, Charleston,
WV, September 1, 2006. Jasper was a
retired pharmacist who owned Marmet
Pharmacy in Marmet, WV.
Walter Thayer, JD, Conneaut, OH, March
31, 2007. Walter served the U.S. Army for
three years and received a Purple Heart
in 1944. He practiced law for over 60
years, and was president of the Ashtabula
County Bar Association and a member of
the Ohio Bar Association. His additional
affiliations include the American Legion
Cowell Post #151, Rotary, The Elks
Lodge 256 and Moose Lodge #472. He is
survived by his wife, Margaret “Bunny.”
1950
Ernest “Ernie” Balchak, BSME,
Cleveland, OH, January 8, 2007. While
at Northern, Ernie was a member of Phi
Kappa Theta. He served with the U.S.
Army during World War II in the European
Theater and he retired after 34 years from
General Motors. He is survived by his
wife of 56 years, Rosemary.
Stanley “Stan” Bogdan, BSEd, St,
Petersburg, FL, February 18, 2007.
While at Northern, Stan was a member
of the football team and Phi Kappa Theta
fraternity. He served with the U.S. Marine
Corps during World War II in the South
Pacific. He was a teacher in Lima, OH,
and later taught in St. Petersburg, FL. He
is survived by his wife, Janet (Ulmer),
BSEd ’62.
Melville “Mel” Fryer, BSPh, BSEd
’42, Lima, OH, June 3, 2007. While at
Northern, Mel was a member of the
marching and symphonic bands. Mel
started working at Fryer’s Pharmacy
alongside his father, was eventually
promoted to store manager, and
ultimately became pharmacist and owner
of the store in 1978. In 1990, Mel sold the
store and it became Canal Pharmacy.
In addition to his pharmacy career,
Mel ventured into the education
sector. He taught at Buckland, Ridge
and York schools, and spent his
summers working at Goodyear Tire
& Rubber Co., Lima Army Tank Plant
and Ohio Steel Foundry. He was a
member of Benevolent & Protective
Order of Elks Lodge 54, Trinity United
Methodist Church, and several area
bands and orchestras. He is survived
by his wife, Eileen.
James Helm, BSPh, Portsmouth,
OH, August 19, 2006. James retired
after enjoying a career as both a retail
and hospital pharmacist. He served
as president of the State Employed
Pharmacists for six years. He is
survived by his family and friends.
Russell Miller, BA, JD ’52,
Gainesville, FL, March 3, 2007.
Russell, a retiree, is survived by his
wife, Thelma.
1951
Donald Brysacz, BSPh, Loudonville,
OH, April 16, 2007. While at Northern,
Donald was a member of Kappa Psi,
student council and intramural teams.
A veteran of the U.S. Army during
the Korean War, Donald went on to
own and operate Don-El Drugs for 20
years in Broadview Heights. He had a
passion for farming. He is survived by
his wife, Eleanor.
Richard Krotz, BSCE, Cleveland,
OH, January 29, 2007. While at
Northern, Richard was a member of
Phi Kappa Theta fraternity, Nu Theta
Kappa and ASCE. He retired as an
engineer from Havens & Emerson,
Inc., and was a member of the
Cleveland Engineering Society. He is
survived by his wife, Irene.
James Lefler, BSPh, Palm Harbor,
FL, September 14, 2006. James was
a pharmacist for over 40 years in
the Napoleon, OH, area. He enjoyed
community service projects and was
a member of The Masonic and Elks
Lodges. He is survived by his wife of
58 years, Gwen.
Theodore “Ted” Parsell, LLB, St.
Petersburg, FL, March 16, 2007. Ted
served with the Army Air Corps during
World War II. He was an attorney for
44 years and was a member of The
American Arbitration Association,
as well as the Marion County Bar
Association. He is preceded in death
by his wife, Sue.
Joseph Pata, BSPh, Green Valley,
AZ, April 19, 2007. While at Northern,
Joseph was a member of the Kappa
Psi fraternity, the Student National
Pharmaceutical Association and
intramurals. A former U.S. Army
preventive medical specialist, Joseph
went on to own and operate Pata
Pharmacy, Inc., in Yorkville and
Tiltonsville for almost 40 years. He
was an active member of The Lions
Club, The American Legion, The Elks
Lodge #28 and The Ohio Pharmacy
Association. He is survived by his
wife, Anna Marie.
1952
Kathryn “Katie” (Truesdale) Brown,
AA, Anderson, OH, September 23,
2006. Katie is preceded in death by her
husband, Richard.
James H. Dodson, Jr., BSEd, Fort
Pierce, FL, February 28, 2006. James
was active in the Ohio Northern
University chorus. During World War II,
he served with the Army Air Corps. He
enjoyed a career as a pastor and minister
of music. He is survived by his wife,
Annita.
Russell Miller, JD, BA ’50, Gainesville,
FL, March 3, 2007. Russell, a retiree, is
survived by his wife, Thelma.
1953
Donn Robenalt, BSCE, Edgewater,
FL, March 24, 2007. Donn served with
the U.S. Army First Calvary and Bugle
Corps during World War II. He was a
retired civil engineer for Burgess and
Niple, Ltd., and he was a member of the
U.S. Power Squadron, the Hacienda Del
Rio Veterans and the German American
Society of Daytona Beach. Donn is
survived by his wife, Hilde.
Ruth (Conklin) Wiedemann, BSPh,
Columbus, OH, December 27, 2006.
While at Northern, Ruth was a member
of Theta Phi Delta (Zeta Tau Alpha),
Panhellenic Council and Student National
Pharmaceutical Association. Throughout
her professional career, she was a
pharmacist for Gray Drug and Rite Aid.
1954
Katherine “Katie” (Mellott) Holden,
BSEd, Jefferson, OH, April 7, 2007. Katie
enjoyed a teaching career with Jefferson
Local Schools for 28 years. She was
a member of St. Simon and St. Jude
Catholic Church. She is preceded in
death by her husband, Bill.
John Kiracofe, BSCE, Royal Oak, MI,
November 8, 2005. John served with the
U.S. Army Air Corps before enjoying a
career as a professional engineer. He
began his engineering career at Standard
Oil Co. He went on to become the city
engineer and director of city planning for
Lima, OH, the city manager for Aberdeen
and Bowie, MD, and ultimately retired
after being the city manager of Berkley,
MI, for 23 years. John was also a retired
management instructor from the Detroit
College of Business. He is survived by
his wife, Margaret.
1955
Esther “Jean” (Zahller) Allen, BSPh,
Cleveland, OH, April 27, 2007. While at
Northern, Jean was a member of Phi Chi
sorority. She was a retired pharmacist
who loved auctions and traveling.
Robert Holmes, BSPh, Findlay, OH,
April 5, 2007. Robert served with the U.S.
Army during the Korean War. He was a
retired pharmacist and member of St.
Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.
He is preceded in death by his wife,
Christa.
1957
Eugene Elsass, JD, New Smyrna Beach,
FL, January 10, 2007. Eugene, a U.S. Army
veteran, served with the Quartermaster
Corp. in Korea. He was an attorney with
Elsass, Wallace, Evans, Schnelle & Co.,
LPA, and he served on several corporate
boards and community organizations. He is
survived by his wife, Nila.
Robert Knee, LLB, Duluth, GA, April
22, 2007. Robert, a U.S. Marine Corps
veteran, enjoyed a career as an attorney
in the Dayton, OH, area. He was an avid
painter and writer who authored the book
“Color Theory and Application.” He is
survived by his wife, Eleanor.
John Mitchell, BSPh, Springfield, OH,
March 11, 2007. While at Northern, John
was a member of Phi Delta Chi fraternity.
He served with the U.S. Army during
the Korean War. He owned Mitchell
Pharmacy for thirty five years, and later
worked for thirteen years at Springview
Developmental Center. He is preceded in
death by his wife, Patricia.
1959
Harold Smith, BA, BSBA ’06, Findlay, OH,
April 2, 2007. Harold was a member of the
Ohio Northern University marching band.
A veteran of the U.S. Army during the
Korean War, Harold went on to become
an administrator at Bowling Green State
University. He and his late wife, Patricia
(Matson), BSEd ’56, helped to establish
Tanglewood Community Church in
Sebring, FL. Harold was also a member of
Gateway Church in Findlay, OH.
1960
Betty (Remley) Ayers, BSEd, Tarpon
Springs, FL, September 7, 2006. Betty
retired from Northeastern Elementary
School after 14 years of service. After
retirement, she was a co-owner and
agent for Ayers Insurance Agency.
Marcella (Bowser) Emmons, BSEd,
Marion, OH, June 20, 2006. Marcella was
a teacher for the Marion City Schools for
over 25 years. She is preceded in death
by her husband, Kenneth.
Louis Summerell, BA, Southgate, MI,
December, 11, 2006. Louis and his late wife,
Anna (Breidenbach), BSEd ’63, both retired
in 1990 after enjoying careers in education.
1961
Thomas Sarmir, BSPh, Denver, CO,
December 1, 2006. While at Northern, Thomas
was a member of the tennis team, Phi Kappa
Theta fraternity, intramurals and Newman
Club. Thomas was a retired pharmacist.
1962
Thelma (Eisley) Bruner, BSEd,
Buckland, OH, July 29, 2006. Thelma
was a teacher for 23 years for Auglaize
County Schools. In addition to teaching,
she was a proud homemaker. She was
active with Buckland United Church
of Christ and Beach United Methodist
Church. She is preceded in death by her
husband, Robert.
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Charles Denzer, JD, Dunedin, FL,
December, 14, 2006. Charles received
an undergraduate degree from Ohio
State University in 1959 and was an
attorney for the Internal Revenue
Service. He is survived by his wife,
Marjorie.
Mara (Walls) Hardeman, BSEd, Lima,
OH, May 13, 2007. Mara retired after
teaching for the Lima City Schools.
She was a devoted member of Delta
Kappa Gamma, ONU Women of Allen
County, the Shakespeare Club and St.
Mark’s United Methodist Church. She
served as a docent for the Allen County
Museum. Mara is preceded in death by
her husband, Wilbur.
Gerald Wirth, BSPh, Copley, OH, March
20, 2007. While at Northern, Gerald was
a member of Kappa Psi fraternity. He
was a retired pharmacist and farmer. He
was a proud Eagle Scout. He is survived
by his wife, Donna.
1963
Anthony “Tony” Colasanti, AA, Lima,
OH, April 30, 2007. A veteran of the U.S.
Army, Tony was a retired supervisor of
Ford Motor Co., in Lima, OH. He was a
very dedicated member of a wealth of
organizations including American Legion
Post 96, Benevolent & Protective Order of
the Elks Lodge 54, Knights of Columbus
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degree, Shawnee Council, and St.
Gerard Catholic Church, among many
others. He is survived by his wife, Diane.
Robert Merkel, BA, Cooper City,
FL, September 13, 2006. While at
Northern, Robert was an active member
of Sigma Pi fraternity and Phi Alpha.
Robert received a master’s degree from
Bowling Green State University. He is
survived by his wife, Bettina.
Joseph Starritt, LLB, Corte Madera,
CA, December 20, 2004. Joseph was
a retired attorney. He is survived by his
wife, Dixie , BA ’63.
Anna (Breidenbach) Summerell, BSEd,
Forest, OH, July 29, 2006. While at
Northern, Anna was a member of Kappa
Delta Pi and she went on to receive a
master’s degree from the University
of Toledo. Anna and her late husband,
Louis, BA ’60, both retired in 1990 after
enjoying careers in education.
1965
Lawrence “Larry” Minnard, BSEd, JD
’68, Lima, OH, February 17, 2007. While
at Northern, Larry was a member of Phi
Kappa Theta fraternity, the Newman
Club and Phi Alpha Delta. He served
with the U.S. Army during Vietnam and
he retired in 2005 from Rizor, Minnard,
Rizor & Golden Co., L. P. A. He is
preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn
(Casto), BSEd ’65.
1967
Jack Tannehill, BSPh, Marathon, FL,
November 7, 2006. While at Northern,
Jack was a member of Kappa Psi
fraternity, student council, intramurals
Campus Chest and Student National
Pharmaceutical Association. He was a
retired pharmacist.
Lawrence “Larry” Minnard, JD, BSEd
’65, Lima, OH, February 17, 2007. While
at Northern, Larry was a member of Phi
Kappa Theta fraternity, the Newman Club
and Phi Alpha Delta. He served with the
U.S. Army during Vietnam and he retired in
2005 from Rizor, Minnard, Rizor & Golden
Co., L. P. A. He is preceded in death by his
wife, Kathryn (Casto), BSEd ’65.
1969
Betty (Leugers) Agler, BSEd, Celina,
OH, October 17, 2006. She retired from
Fort Recovery Local School District after
23 years of service. She is preceded in
death by her husband, Cloyd.
Fred Guzzo, BA, JD ’72, Westlake, OH,
December 10, 2006. He was appointed
to the U.S. Immigration Court-Cleveland,
OH, in October 2006. He is survived by
his wife, Kathleen.
William “Bill” McLane, JD, Uhrichsville,
OH, December 13, 2006. Prior to
attending Northern, Bill received a
bachelor’s degree from Geneva College.
Since 1981, he owned and operated
McLane Law Office in New Philadelphia,
OH. His previous positions include being
the public defender for Tuscarawas and
Carroll counties, past council president
and city law director of Uhrichsville, and
magistrate for the Tuscarawas County
Court. He is survived by his wife, Freida.
1970
John Holden, JD, Dayton, OH, January
8, 2007. While at Northern, John was
a member of Phi Alpha Delta. He was
a retired lawyer who is survived by his
family and friends.
Terry Reed, BSPh, Wintersville, OH,
December 8, 2006. While at Northern,
Terry was a member of Kappa Psi
fraternity and the Student National
Pharmaceutical Association. Terry owned
and operated the Medicine Shoppe
in Mingo and Parkersburg and was
president of Steubenville Pharmacy
Services. His memberships included the
Jefferson County Mental Health Board
(past president), Ohio Pharmacy Board,
American Association of Consultant
Pharmacists, Power Squadron, Mingo
Sportsmans Association and the Jefferson
County Prevention and Recovery Board,
among many others. He was a founding
member of the Wheeling Sternwheelers
Festival. He is survived by his wife, Sandy.
1971
Margaret (Woodburn) Amos, BA,
Clarence, NY, August 23, 2004. While
at Northern, Margaret was a member of
Alpha Omicron Pi sorority, Panhellenic
Council and the University Religious
Association Council.
1972
Fred Guzzo, JD, BA ’69, Westlake, OH,
December 10, 2006. He was appointed
to the U.S. Immigration Court-Cleveland,
OH, in October 2006. He is survived by
his wife, Kathleen.
Kay Conrad-Ropp, BSPh, Newark,
OH, February 22, 2007. While at
Northern, Kay was a member of
Alpha Xi Delta sorority, Kappa
Epsilon and Student National
Pharmaceutical Association. She
was a pharmacist for Kroger and
a Sunday school teacher for Faith
United Methodist Church. Her
memberships included the Licking
County Pharmaceutical Association
and the Licking County chapter of
the American Diabetes Association.
Marceil (Rockey) Waltemath,
BA, Lima, OH, February 21, 2007.
Marceil attended Northern from
1940-1943, ultimately returning to
receive her degree in 1973.While at
Northern, Marceil was a member of
Zeta Tau Alpha. She was a Medicare
auditor for Blue Cross/Blue Shield,
as well as a member and Sunday
school teacher for Shawnee United
Methodist Church. She is preceded
in death by her husband, William.
1976
Arnena Hamilton, BA, Lima,
OH, April 17, 2007. Arnena was a
special education teacher for Lima
City Schools and a Sunday school
teacher, choir member, deacon, and
Vacation Bible school teacher for the
Market Street Presbyterian Church.
She was a Girl Scout and Cub Scout
leader, as well as a member of the
Lima Civic chorus. She is survived
by her husband, Monty.
1977
Joe A. Simmons, BA, Van Buren,
OH, May 18, 2007. While at
Northern Joe was a member of the
football, wrestling and cheerleading
teams. He was also a member of
Phi Kappa Theta fraternity and Delta
Mu Delta. After graduating from
Northern, Joe went on to receive
a law degree from the University
of Toledo. He worked in a private
practice before going on to serve
Marathon Ashland Petroleum LLC,
for 21 years. His affiliations include
Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Findlay/
Hancock County Bar Association,
Western Ohio Volunteer Lawyers
Project and the Board of Park
Commissioners for the Hancock
County Park District. He is survived
by his wife, Terry.
1978
Eileen Wires, BA, JD ’81,
Columbus, OH, April 8, 2007.
While at Northern, Eileen wrote for
the Northern Review and was a
member of Delta Theta Phi, Student
Council and choral groups. She was
employed by Sterling Commerce
USA. She is survived by family and
friends.
Daniel Shifflet, JD, Prospect, OH, April
29, 2007. After serving the U.S. Army in
1960 in the 101st Airborne Paratrooper
Unit, Daniel went on to graduate from flight
school. He later served as a helicopter
pilot during the Vietnam War. His medals
of recognition include two Purple Hearts,
the Vietnam Service Medal, the Bronze
Star, the Army Aviation Badge and the
National Defense Service Medal, among
many others. Survived by his wife, Patricia,
Daniel was an attorney at his private
practice, Daniel E. Shifflet & Co.
1981
Eileen Wires, JD, BA ’78, Columbus, OH,
April 8, 2007. While at Northern, Eileen
wrote for the Northern Review and was
a member of Delta Theta Phi, Student
Council and choral groups. Eileen was
employed by Sterling Commerce USA,
and she is survived by family and friends.
1984
Dora (Rump) Gerzina, BA, Van Alstyne,
TX, February 25, 2007. While at Northern,
Dora was an active member of several
organizations including Zeta Tau Alpha,
cheerleading, chorus, Mortar Board,
Kappa Delta Pi, and the Arts and Sciences
Student Advisory Board. Dora was an
elementary school teacher for the Van
Alstyne School System. She is preceded in
death by twin sons, Michael and Anthony.
She is survived by her husband, Greg, and
three sons.
1986
Scott A. Pike, BSCE, Lisbon, OH, March
11, 2007. In addition to receiving a degree
from Ohio Northern, Scott was a 1991
graduate of Wake Forest Law School.
Scott was a project manager for McCoy
Associates in Alliance, OH. He served
on the administration at New Lisbon
Presbyterian Church and was an Elder
at West Berlin Presbyterian Church. He
served on the Lisbon Cemetary Board.
Lisa (Clifford) Summers, BA, Waynesville,
OH, February 3, 2007. While at Northern,
Lisa was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority.
Lisa was a second grade teacher for Moraine
Community School and she is survived by
her husband, Stephen, BSPh ’86.
2007
Kara Calomeni, BA, West Jefferson,
OH, July 13, 2007. A 2003 graduate and
class valedictorian of Lake High School,
Kara went on to Ohio Northern University
to pursue degrees in communications
and political science. She was active in
band and the Wood County 4-H. While at
Northern, she was a member of several
organizations including Delta Zeta sorority,
Panhellenic Council, Circle K, Pre-Law
Club, College Republican Club, Model
United Nations, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi
Sigma Alpha and Phi Alpha Delta. She is
survived by her loving family and friends.

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Alumni Weekend 2007
The warm Ada sunshine set the scene for Alumni Weekend 2007. The Class of 1957 and several alumni and friends journeyed
back to campus to enjoy a weekend filled with reminiscing, laughter and excitement. From a “graduation” and Beatle’s tribute
band, to jewelry making, and horse and carriage rides, there was no escaping the lively atmosphere. All guests were able to tour
the new facilities on campus, as well as attend a quaint Garden Reception at The Dicke House. To end the festivities, three very
deserving individuals were honored at the Distinguished Alumni Award Dinner on Saturday evening. The Robby Classic Golf Outing
was met with much success on Sunday afternoon at Colonial Golfers Club. The weekend was truly an “Everlasting Memory.”
James Dial, BSEd ’57, and his wife, Nidrah (Roberson),
AA ’58, visit with President Kendall L. Baker, and his
wife, Toby, BFA ’06, at a Garden Reception at The Dicke
House during Alumni Weekend 2007.
Front row: Mertie (Parker) Schlaudroff, BSEd ’47,
Faye (Moore) Leuthold, BA ’48, and Marge (Stedke)
Hollinger, BSEd ’48.
Back row: Lorma (Larue) Lillie, BSEd ’55, Norman
Riggs, BSPh ’56, Tom Evans, BSCE ’45, J. Lynn
Anderson, BSPh ’50, Hon.D. ’95, Emory Hall, BSPh
’56, and Roger Lillie, BA ’52, BSEd ’56.
Tom Evans, BSCE ’45, and Mertie (Parker)
Schlaudroff, BSEd ’47, were the recipients
of the Willis Cane and Pitcher at Alumni
Weekend 2007.
Bette Jeanne (Weintz) Spahr,
BA ’57, spoke on behalf of her
class at the 50 th Year Class Reunion
Dinner on June 1, 2007.
Charles Brading, BSPh ‘57, shared
fond memories of his college days
with his class in the McIntosh
Center Ballroom during Alumni
Weekend 2007.
Toby Baker, BFA ’06, far left, and President Kendall L.
Baker, far right, pose with Distinguished Alumni Award
recipient, Rod Thompson, BA ’69, and his family. Pictured
second from left are Rachel, Rod, Deborah and Stephen
Thompson.
Member of the Class of 1957 took their official reunion photo in
McIntosh Center during Alumni Weekend 2007. Front row, from
left: Janet (Reinehr) Parkinson, BSPh, Beverly (Hopkins) Hitt, BSEd,
Barbara (Warman) Miller, BA, Sally (Lamb) Kiggins, AA, and Bette
Jeanne (Weintz) Spahr, BA. Second row, from left: Vincent “Leo”
Kavanaugh, BSPh, Jack Wallace, BSPh, Charles McLaughlin, BSPh,
Richard Fitch, BSPh, Patsy (Spellman) Evans, BSEd, and James
Miller, BSEd.
Third row, from left: Robert “Keith” Kiggins, BA, Duane Princehorn,
BSEd, Carl Saltsman, BSPh, Gene Willeke, BSCE, BA ’56, and
Chester Kurtz, BSCE. Fourth row, from left: Philip Pata, BSPh,
Gene Pearce, BSEd, Micky Dan Shaw, BSPh, and Margery (Judkins)
Costello, BSPh. Fifth row, from left: Robert Miller, BSCE, Charles
Brading, BSPh, Bill Ruse, BSPh, Lawrence Gatton, BSME, and
Charles Parkinson, BSPh. Staircase ascending to upper right
corner: Nolan Leatherman, BSME, Ronald Evans, BSEd, James
Gelsanliter, BSCE, James Dial, BSEd, Arthur Norberg, BSEd,
Charles Kent, BSPh, and Martha Jane (Ritchie) Riggs, BSEd.
Friends gather at The Dicke House during Alumni
Weekend 2007. From left are: Charles Kent, BSPh ’57,
Tracy Love, BSPh ’57, H of F ’94, Charles McLaughlin,
BSPh ’57, Charles Brading, BSPh ’57, and Jack
Wallace, BSPh ’57.

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Ohio Northern University
Ada, Ohio 45810
October 5-7, 2007
Honoring the classes of 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, and 2002