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 Presidential notes
President and
Mrs. Giese had
the opportunity to
personally congratulate
2010 graduate and
Indianapolis Colts
wide-receiver Pierre
Garçon following this
year’s Commencement
(left) and to celebrate
Vanita (Bauknight
’63) Oelschlager’s
induction into the
Ohio Foundation of
Independent Colleges’
Hall of Excellence.

I n the words of American philosopher, psychologist

and educational reformer John Dewey, “Education
is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” I’m
certain that no expression better illustrates all we hope
to instill in our students at Mount Union. Although
we certainly aim to prepare each and every graduate
for career success, it is imperative that we are able to
take our efforts a step further. We must light a fire for
a lifetime of learning.
As I watched the members of the Class of 2010 walk
across the stage to receive their degrees, my hopes for
them were high. Sandy and I have had the pleasure of
getting to know so many of them, and we have enjoyed
celebrating their successes as they excelled in the
classroom, on the stage and on the playing field. As
they embark on this new journey in their lives – what
some refer to as “the real world” – I feel confident
that we have prepared them well. They have not only
learned a subject or a skill, they have learned how to
learn, and this invaluable life lesson will set the stage
for the continued exploration and growth demanded
by our ever-changing world.
Among the record-number 455 graduates who earned
degrees during our 2010 Commencement Ceremony
were a number of individuals who have already dis-
played their commitment to continued education,
including communication major Pierre Garçon. After
scoring the first touchdown in Super Bowl XLIV, rack-
ing up five catches for 66 yards as wide-receiver for
the Indianapolis Colts, Garçon returned to campus
to complete his degree. The poise he displays on the
field was equaled by the confidence he exhibited on
May 8 as he joined his fellow classmates in cap and
gown and walked across the stage in fulfillment of a
life-long dream. We couldn’t have been prouder of
all he and his classmates have already been able to
accomplish.
In the pages that follow, you will read about the endur-
ing goals of many other graduates of whom we are
equally proud, individuals with a commitment to life-
long learning that has led them down new and exciting
paths in their quests for knowledge. They are writers,
teachers, activists and philanthropists. They search,
explore and discover, and then share what they have
experienced with others. They are dedicated to the
continued pursuit of Mount Union’s mission - meaning-
ful work, fulfilling lives and responsible citizenship.
Perhaps no one better exemplifies this philosophy than
Vanita (Bauknight ’63) Oelschlager, whose devotion
to higher education garnered her much-deserved
recognition from the Ohio Foundation of Independent
Colleges (OFIC) as she was recently inducted into the
organization’s Hall of Excellence (p. 15). During her
acceptance speech, she credited the liberal-arts based
education she received at Mount Union with sparking
an unquenchable thirst for knowledge.
Providing a foundation for a lifetime of learning has
long been a hallmark of the experience that we offer,
and each year at graduation we are reminded of the
importance of this educational philosophy. In our 21st
century world, learning does not – and cannot – end in
the classroom. Although it is always bittersweet to bid
our graduates farewell, we do so each year with eager
anticipation for all they will experience and accomplish
in the years to come.
Sincerely,
Dr. Richard F. Giese
President of Mount Union
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News Notes.......................... 2
Issue II, 2010
Editor
Diane Thomas ’05

designer
Melissa (Smith ’98) Gardner

contributors
Gina (Dominick ’96) Bannevich
Melissa (Smith ’98) Gardner
Abby Honaker ’11
Sports Notes......................... 7 Callie Livengood ’09
Lenny Reich
Megan Stewart ’11
Diane Thomas ’05
Drive for Distinction.............. 8 Patricia Topper ’11

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Chelsey Wallace ’09
Mount Union has raised $82.5 million through Drive
photographers
for Distinction, exceeding its overall goal in an effort Cockrill’s Studio
to meet the strategic initiatives of the institution. Donna Longfellow
Dennis Roliff
David Shoenfelt

ON THE COVER editorial board

Melissa (Smith ’98) Gardner
When I Grow Up................. 12 Dr. Richard Giese
Anne (Zimmer ’95) Graffice
Greg King ’89
From teacher to caregiver and author to philanthropist, Diane Thomas ’05
Vanita (Bauknight ’63) Oelschlager has worn many
contact
hats over the years but one thing has always remained 1972 Clark Ave.
the same. She gives of her time, talent and resources Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 821-5320 or
to help others. Her dedication is truly exceptional. (800) 992-6682

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Creativity
Although the recent continued NCATE accreditation
awarded to the Mount Union Teacher Education Pro-
gram is an affirmation of its success, the Department
of Education is proactively planning to meet the ever-
evolving needs for education in the 21st century.
Education Knows No.......... 24
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Magazine (USPS 365-820) is pub-
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Founded in 1846, Mount Union Col-
lege is a four-year, private, liberal
arts college affiliated with the United
Methodist Church and accredited by
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Not only does Mount Union prepare future teachers for
career success in the United States, many alumni are
teaching abroad and members of the Mount Union com-
munity are making a difference around the world through
their dedicated efforts both in and out of the classroom.
It is the policy of Mount Union College
not to discriminate on the basis of race,
sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, col-
or, creed, national or ethnic origin, marital
or parental status, or disability in student
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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
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Act of 1990, regulations of the Internal
Revenue Service, and all other appli-
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ordinances and regulations. Inquiries
regarding compliance may be directed
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 News notes
Robert Mahoney, chairman
emeritus of the board of on campus
Diebold, Incorporated and a
member of the Mount Union
Board of Trustees, shared Transition to University of Mount Union
his own personal thoughts to
the record-breaking graduate
Plans are well underway to make the transition to
class on the important keys University of Mount Union on August 1, 2010. The
to their future success during change over to the mountunion.edu domain has been
his address at the 164th completed and e-mail addresses on campus have been
Commencement ceremony.
changed to username@mountunion.edu. In addition,
campus administrators are working to convert campus
signage, promotional materials and other Mount Union
items to reflect the transition.
Alumni and friends are encouraged to mark their
calendars for two upcoming events in celebration
of this monumental milestone. An unveiling of the
newly-etched Tomsich Entrance Gates will be held
on Sunday, August 1. In addition, a campus-wide
2010 Commencement celebration of the University of Mount Union transition
and accompanying marketing campaign will take place
A record-breaking number of 455 graduates
walked across the stage on Saturday, May 8 at
Mount Union’s164th Commencement ceremony.
on Thursday, August 26. Additional details will be
made available soon.

Robert Mahoney, chairman emeritus of the board of

Great Teacher
Diebold, Incorporated and a member of the Mount
Union Board of Trustees, shared with the graduates his Dr. Jamie Capuzza ’85,
own personal thoughts on the important keys to their professor of communication,
future success during his Commencement address. was named the 2010 Great
Teacher. Dan Griffith ’99,
“Work hard and work smart, listen and learn from
president of Alumni Council,
your mentors,” said Mahoney. “Find ways to not only
was on hand to present
improve your performance, but the performance
Capuzza with the award.
of others as well. Stay close to your important
relationship with Mount Union and the friendships Capuzza earned a bachelor
you have developed on campus.” of arts degree in English and
communication from Mount
During Mahoney’s address, “Where Do You Fit in the
Union and master of arts and doctoral degrees in
Global Marketplace?” Mahoney discussed some of
rhetorical theory and criticism from The Ohio State
his experiences in the military and in the private sector
University.
that had a positive influence on his career.
Immediately following his active duty in the Navy, he Schooler Lecture
joined NCR Corporation, where he spent 20 years
working for the company. That’s when his life and A record-breaking crowd was in attendance to witness
career brought him to Canton, OH. Greg Mortenson, former mountaineer, co-founder of
two non-profit organizations and co-author of Three
In July of 1982, he joined Diebold as a senior vice Cups of Tea, present the 2010 Schooler Lecture.
president in charge of its ATM and engineering
division. In 1985, he was promoted to president and
chief operating officer and board member, and in
1988, he was named chairman of the board and chief
executive officer.
“When I came to Diebold, we were operating in only
three countries – Canada, United States and Mexico,”
he said. “When I retired in April of 2000, we were in 81
countries around the world.”
In conclusion, Mahoney said, “Remember, Mount
Union will always be here for you. May God bless you
and keep you safe and successful in these challenging
times for the United States of America.”

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 Noteworthy
Mortenson actively works to promote girls’ education Five faculty and staff mem- Lutz of Bloomville, OH award for his work in the
and literacy in rural areas, and in 2009, he was nomi- bers from Mount Union will was named Outstanding AmeriCorps program, the
nated for the Nobel Peace Prize. travel to the University of Senior Man at the 2010 annual Thanksgiving meal
Vermont this summer to Senior Recognition and at the Salvation Army and
Mortenson established more than 130 schools in
attend the Association of Honors Convocation. Project Inspire, a free af-
rural areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan, providing
American Colleges and terschool program cre-
education to more than 58,000 children, including Junior Kris-
Universities (AAC&U) In- ated and staffed by Mount
44,000 females. During the evening, a challenge was tin Reeder
stitute on General Edu- Union students.
presented to the audience to initiate a fund-raising of Hilliard,
cation and Assessment.
effort to build a school (see p. 24). OH and Dr. Barbara
The Mount Union team
Kathleen Lyons, sec-
Three Cups of Tea has appeared on the New York will include
Piker-King, retar y in
Times paperback nonfiction bestseller list for more Dr. Mandy
professor of academic
than three years. It has sold more than three million Capel, as-
sociology, affairs and
copies, has been published in 34 countries and is used sistant pro-
were pre- director of
in more than 90 colleges and universities, including fe s s o r o f
sented with Inspirational Voices of
Mount Union, where it was the summer reading as- education;
the 2010 Jane Weston Praise (IVOP), was pre-
signment for incoming freshmen and discussed as D r. F a n g
Chapman Award for their sented with the Martin
part of the LS 100 course. Du, director
contributions to enhancing Luther King Jr. Leadership
of assess-
Peace Forum the climate for women’s and Diversity faculty and
ment and
participation throughout staff award.
Students from program de-
velopment; the Mount Union com-
Hiroshima D r. J o h n
Dr. Jim munity at the Women’s
Jogakuin High Recchiuti,
History Month Keynote
School came to Kadlecek, chair of the
associate Address.
Mount Union to Department
not only learn professor Ohio Campus Compact of History,
about American and chair (OCC) pre- the John E.
culture, but of the De- sented the and Helen Saffell Endowed
also to promote partment of 2009-2010 Chair in Humanities and
peace. Human Per- Charles J. professor of history, was
fo r m a n c e Ping Stu- selected as a National
During a and Sport dent Ser- Endowment for the Hu-
peace forum, Business; vice Award manities (NEH) Summer
the Jogakuin Dr. Andrew to Michael Scholar.
students explained to the audience that when the Price, dean of Border and
atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima in 1945, Senior
the Division of Arts and Jay Carpen-
more than 350 students and teachers from Hiroshima Elizabeth
Humanities, the Mary W. ter for their
Jogakuin School died. Their school buildings were Herman of
and Eric A. Eckler Chair contributions to commu-
destroyed and many of the children born that year Wapakone-
in American Literature nity service. Carpenter
suffered from cancer. ta, OH was
and Drama and professor also was awarded the awarded
Kyoko Niiyama, a sophomore communication major of English; and Dr. Sarah Good Citizenship Award the Heaton W. Harris and
at Mount Union, the 11th recipient of the Murakami Torok, assistant profes- at this year’s Commence- Corinne Harris Smith Prize
Scholarship and graduate of the Hiroshima Jogakuin sor of psychology. Mount ment ceremony. at this year’s Commence-
High School, encouraged others to join her in Union was selected along
Senior The- ment ceremony.
promoting peace and a nuclear-free world by joining with 36 other institutions
from across the country resa Borner
the Abolition of Nuclear War Signature Campaign. Junior com-
including Stanford Univer- of Salem, munication
sity, Texas A&M University O H wa s major and
Translation Project and Zayed University. named the news di-
2010 Stu-
A group of eight students at Mount Union spent a rector for
Gina Serlu- dent Employee of the Year.
portion of their spring semester translating Salem, WRMU 91.1
co of Board-
OH resident Claydette Swank’s genealogy chart that Junior Jere- FM Shannon Brys received
man, OH
was written in French. my Evans of second place honors in the
was named
West Farm- Ohio Associated Press
Swank originally contacted Mount Union because she Outstand-
ington, OH Broadcasters annual con-
wanted to speak with someone who spoke French. ing Senior
received test for best documentary
She was born in New Brunswick, Canada, where the Woman
the Martin or series in small market
primary language is French, and was interested in and Jus-
Luther King Jr. Leader- radios in Ohio.
conversing with other individuals in hopes of retaining tin “Judd”
ship and Diversity student
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online the language. Dr. Frank Triplett, professor of foreign
languages, got to know Swank and volunteered
Coverage of these students in one of his French courses to translate her
recent Mount Union families’ genealogy chart.
events and many more
can be found at www. The 40-page chart that the students translated was
mountunion.edu/news. written in French and dated back to the 1600s. The
class had to use a variety of research tools including
Mount Union’s annual online resources, dictionaries and the library to
Senior Recognition and complete the translation project. The class created
Honors Convocation hon- five different versions before the final document
ored graduating seniors was finished, and Dr. Triplett double-checked every
and underclass students student’s work.
who have excelled on and Recycling Project
off campus.
The Faculty Research Fo- in the community Mount Union’s second annual move-out day benefit
sale and recycling project, “Clean the MUC,” raised
rum and Student Debate $1,037 to benefit area United Way agencies and
were held on campus. Cuts for Cancer promoted sustainability on campus and in the
Relay For Life raised More than 20 Alpha community.
more than $34,000 for Tau Omega fraternity The sale, held on May 5-6 on campus, was instituted to
cancer research. brothers participated in empower every student, staff and faculty member at
“ATW Cuts for Cancer” Mount Union to address the issue of waste reduction/
Bob Sebo, former vice
and spor ted shaved recycling, as well as serve the Alliance community. As
president of Paychex
heads and blonde students move out of their residence halls, apartments
Inc., discussed leader-
Mohawks for a week and houses they often throw out clothing, appliances
ship and success with
to raise awareness for and other valuables. This sale allowed them the
Mount Union presidential
the American Cancer opportunity to recycle these materials, minimize waste
scholars and business
Society. and raise funds to benefit the community.
students during a fireside
chat. The hair-cutting Donated items such as clothing and accessories,
ceremony, filled with appliances, electronics, furniture and other items were
Mount Union’s chapter of
food, games and music, raised $2,000 for Relay for available for purchase at the sale. Remaining items
the Public Relations Stu-
Life. Haircuts were based on the amount of money were disbursed to Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity,
dent Society of America
each brother raised. Hairstyles included a shaved Alliance Food Pantry, the YMCA, Alliance Domestic
(PRSSA) held a spring
head, mohawk, blonde mohawk and top-shaved. Violence Shelter and the YWCA.
conference on campus
that brought back three
Mount Union alumni. Clicker Training
across the country
Alliance Middle School A group of psychology students at Mount Union
students learned about used clicker training, a technique learned in class,
chemistry, computer sci- to modify dogs’ behaviors at Friends of the Pound in Honor Roll Recognition
ence and art on campus. Canton, OH. Mount Union has
The Kursk Art Exhibit and Clicker training, a form of operant conditioning, is used been named to the
Online Auction raised to reinforce positive behavior and modify behavior. 2009 President’s
$5,870 to fund future in- Higher Education
Dr. Melissa Muller, assistant professor of psychology, Community Service
ternational art projects.
whose class has performed this training at the pound, Honor Roll for
Mount Union students explained that the “clicker” is a small plastic box that exemplary service
assisted local agencies makes a clicking sound when pushed and released. efforts and service
with grant writing and When food is paired with the clicking sound several to America’s
strategic planning. times, the dog learns that the click acts as a cue that communities for the
predicts the eventual presentation of food. fourth year.
A number of alternative
spring break trips were A dog tends to repeat an action that has a positive Among the Mount
offered throughout the consequence (reward) and tends not to repeat one that Union projects
country and around the has a negative consequence. The trainer will create recognized by the Honor Roll this year were Up ’til
world. the click sound immediately after the dog performs a Dawn which raised $77,121.92 for St. Jude Children’s
desired behavior. Therefore, after consistent practice Research Hospital; Make a Difference Week and the
The annual Greek Awards
and training, when the dog hears the sound, it will Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service which featured
ceremony was held.
automatically know that it will receive a reward. a number of service projects; the Dowling Mentor
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Hunt Succeeds Thorn as
Chair of Board of Trustees
Randall C. Hunt ’75, a director and sharehold-
er in the law firm of Krugliak, Wilkins, Grif-
fiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A, has succeeded
Lee Ann (Johnston’83) Thorn as the chair
of the Mount Union Board of Trustees. The
appointment was made during the Board’s
annual spring meeting.
Thorn, executive director of Atrium OBGYN,
Inc. of Canton, OH, joined the Board of
Trustees in 1994 and served as its chair from
2004 to May 2010.
During her tenure as board chair, Mount
Union experienced a period of growth and
expansion in terms of its campus, its pro-
grams and its stature in the higher education
community.
Thorn has guided Mount Union through a
fund-raising campaign that has experienced
unparalleled success and has personally
led by example as a member of the Heritage
Society and 1846 Society. Thorn is also
supporting the academic success of today’s
students through the establishment of an
endowed scholarship.
Thorn is highly respected as a business lead-
er in the Stark County area, having guided
such well-established companies as Camelot
Music and GBS Corp. Early in her profes-
sional career, she served as chief financial
officer and treasurer of Camelot Music and
as tax manager for Ernst & Young.
At Mount Union’s 164th Commencement
Ceremony, she was presented with the doc-
tor of humane letters degree for her many
distinguished accomplishments.
“Ms. Thorn’s dedication to corporate success
is equally matched by her passion for her
alma mater,” said Dr. Patricia Matthews, dean
of the Division of Professional Studies, the
Nolen A. and Thelma I. Cunningham Chair
of Business and professor of economics,
accounting and business administration,
upon presenting the doctor of humane lat-
ters degree. “Her leadership, deserving of
high praise, has helped to shape the campus
we see today and inspire young minds for
engagement in our 21st century world.”
“You have served your profession, your
community and your peers with distinction.
As an alumna of Mount Union and valued
community member, we treasure your lead-
ership and commend
you for building a
career and living a
life that serves as a
shining example for
future generations of
students,” said Presi-
dent Richard F. Giese
upon conferring the
degree. “Your strong
leadership ability and
keen business sense
have served you well.
You stand here as
one to be emulated
by those graduating
seniors who await
resident of Alli-
their diplomas. You are a living example
ance, I truly ap-
of our mission to prepare our students for
preciate and
meaningful work, fulfilling lives and respon-
understand the
sible citizenship.”
significance of
Hunt, a native of Alliance, OH, graduated the institution
magna cum laude from Mount Union in 1975 to our local economy and the vital support
and earned a juris doctor degree from Case the city and its administration provide to our
Western Reserve University School of Law operations.
in 1978. He has been a member of the Board
“Through the generosity of our alumni and
of Trustees since 1995 and has served as its
friends we have updated and renovated
secretary and vice chair for the past eight
our campus, and through the insight of our
years.
faculty we have expanded our curriculum
While a student at Mount Union, Hunt to meet the needs of our students and the
earned three varsity letters in football and marketplace,” said Hunt. “We are blessed
was a freshman starter on the 1971 Purple with an experienced and skilled administra-
Raider squad. He was the recipient of the tion, led by President Giese and his vice
Judge Phillips Pre-Law Prize and a member presidents as well as a committed and car-
of Pi Gamma Mu International Social Service ing faculty, guided by Dean Patricia Draves.
Honor Society, Psi Kappa Omega National It is my hope and plan that the constituents
Scholastic Honor Society, Blue Key National of Mount Union continue to channel their
Honor Fraternity and Alpha Tau Omega efforts and their resources to the fulfillment
Fraternity. Hunt also was a finalist for the of our strategic plan and mission.”
Outstanding Senior Man award in 1975 and
“The leadership historically provided by the
received the Good Citizenship Award dur-
Board chair and most recently exemplified
ing the institution’s 1975 Commencement
by Lee Ann during her successful tenure has
Exercises.
driven Mount Union’s continued success,”
After graduation, Hunt continued his involve- said Giese. “Randy’s sound judgment and
ment with his alma mater as a member of skillful leadership positions him to ably
the College’s Alumni Council, serving as its continue this strong tradition. He brings
president in 1984. outstanding abilities, experience and com-
mitment to his new role. He and Lee Ann
“I am deeply honored and humbled by this
have worked closely to ensure a smooth
appointment,” said Hunt. “I am following
transition, and we are fortunate to have such
an illustrious group of individuals who have
a capable leader prepared to step into this
devoted their time and talents in strategically
role and further advance our institution, our
leading the Board and the institution. As
mission and our future.”
a graduate of Mount Union and a lifetime
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online Program, a collaboration between Mount Union
students and middle and high school students in the
Coverage of these Alliance City School District; the Trash to Treasure
recent Mount Union Recycling Sale, which addressed the issue of waste
events and many more reduction and recycling and benefitted the United
can be found at www. Way; and Great Cities Great Service courses that
mountunion.edu/news. have a service learning component aimed at youth
leadership development.
The 2010 Multicultural
Retreat was held in San
Francisco, CA.
The Kershaw Lecture
throughout the world
brought Living Theatre
Workshops to campus. Hugs for Haiti 4,500 Pairs of Shoes
A community conversa- “Hugs for Haiti,” a fundraising effort established by In March, a total of 4,500 pairs of shoes were
tion focused on the men- the Fellowship for Christian Athletes (FCA) and other transported from Alliance, OH to the Soles4Souls
tal health crisis. Mount Union student organizations, raised $18,683.20 warehouse in Nashville, TN.
to help the earthquake victims in Haiti.
Dr. Joanne Kilgour Dowdy Mount Union’s chapter of Fellowship of Christian
offered the Women’s His- The goal of the fundraising effort was to raise money Athletes (FCA) spearheaded this international relief
tory Month keynote ad- for the Pierre Garçon Hope Project, established by effort this past fall. Soles4Souls, a non-profit charitable
dress. Pierre Garçon ’10, former Mount Union All-American organization, donates shoes worldwide to those in
football standout and current wide receiver for need. FCA collected 4,500 pairs of shoes, tripling their
The Annual Sport Sales the Indianapolis Colts, who is of Haitian descent.
Workshop and Job Fair initial goal of 1,500. In addition to the shoes, $2,000
Money raised through the project supported the was collected and donated to Soles4Souls.
was held with four alumni Northwest Haiti Christian Mission, which provides
serving as trainers. for schools, food programs, orphanages, medical The charity distributes shoes free of charge to people
Dr. Stanley Hauerwas clinics, agricultural development, churches and a Bible in need, regardless of race, religion, class or any other
presented the Carr Lec- college for the people of Haiti. criteria. Since 2005, Soles4Souls has donated over 7
ture. million pairs of new and gently-worn shoes to people
The project was co-sponsored by radio stations in over 125 countries including Kenya, Thailand, Nepal
Two Mount Union sport WDJQ Q92 FM and AM 1310 WDPN. Beginning in and the United States.
business students were late January up until the end of April, Mount Union
recognized at a Cleve- students, faculty and staff collected donations from Three collection sites were set up on campus to collect
land Cavaliers game for patrons of participating businesses in the Alliance new and gently-used shoes and a shoe drive was held
being top ticket sellers. community. A number of other initiatives were held on during a Mount Union football game.
campus in support of the cause, including the annual
David Giffels presented Black Student Union Fashion Show. Visit www.mountunion.edu/news.
the Eckler Lecture.

Strengthening Ties in China

Mount Union President Dr. Richard F. Giese, members of the Board of Trustees
and other guests traveled to China in May to further relationships at Shanghai
University and Peking University.
Joining Giese on the trip were Mrs. Sandra Giese; five board members and guests
including Board Chair Randall Hunt ’75 and his wife Ann; former Board Chair Lee
Ann (Johnson ’83) Thorn; Gerard Mastroianni and his wife Laura; Marty Adams
and his wife Patricia; Sandra (Goff ’74) Thomas and her daughter Katherine; Scott
Slabaugh ’90, director of the Center for Global Education; and Dr. Liangwu Yin,
associate professor of history and director of the Asian Studies Program.
On behalf of Mount Union, Giese signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
with Dean Zhang for the School of Humanities from the Shanghai University of
Finance and Economics. This agreement brings together the two institutions in a
way that will allow them to further discuss student exchanges, a formal program
for visiting students and other academic exchange activities.

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Faith, Family,
Football and Field
O n the Northwest corner of the Mount Union cam-
pus there is a rock with words etched on it and
those same words appear on a sign above the entrance
to the football locker room in the Wable-Harter Building
… Faith, Family, Football.
Recent graduate Judd Lutz of Bloomville, OH embod-
ies each of those words along with the word “Field,” as
in track and field, as he finished off his career with a
second place finish in the discus at the NCAA Outdoor
Track and Field Championships.
“They have all played a huge role in my life,” said
Lutz.
The second place finish made him a three-time All-
American in the discus to go along with a tenth-place
finish in the shot put. He has competed in four straight
outdoor national meets and two indoor national meets,
and he was a two-time All-American in the shot put.
As far as his faith goes, Lutz credits his time at Mount
Union with makiing it an important factor in his life.
“My faith has really grown since coming to Mount
Union, getting involved and taking a leadership role
with FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) while
strengthening my relationship with God.”
His work with FCA earned him the 2010 Steel Valley
Leadership Award for his contributions to the organiza-
tion and community as a whole.
Lutz came to Alliance off a farm across the state, just
outside of Tiffin, OH, and the members of his family
have also helped him get to where he is today.
“My parents, brother, sister and extended family have
been with me every step of the way and with every
major decision I have ever made in my life.”
Lutz also was a member of the football team. He was
the starting fullback on the 2008 National Champion-
ship team and a linebacker the other three seasons,
including in 2009 when he was an All-Ohio Athletic
Conference selection and finalist for the Gagliardi Tro-
phy given to the top all-around player in the nation.
“Football has meant the world to me as I have played
it for most of my life and I have really been blessed to
have great coaches and teammates at every level.”
Lutz did not need to see a rock entering the practice
fields or a sign in a locker room to know that those four
words meant everything to him, and that they are part
of everything at Mount Union.
“When I visited campus with my parents four years
ago, you could see all of those things all over campus
and especially in talking to Coach (Larry) Kehres and
Coach (John) Homon. It was really an easy choice for
me to come to here.”
sports notes
After success on the
football field and as a
member of the men’s
track team, Judd Lutz
’10 is looking toward the
future and a career as
a mathematics teacher
at Avon High School in
Avon, OH..
A two-time Academic All-OAC selection and winner of
the OAC’s Clyde Lamb Award given to the top male
scholar athlete at each of the conference’s 10 institu-
tions, Lutz graduated with a degree in mathematics and
is ready to take these four words into the classroom.
“Those words are going to play a huge part in my
future. Teachers and coaches have played such a
vital role in my life, and I hope to pass along the same
skills like time management, dedication and success
in young people.”
Visit www.mountunion.edu/athletics.
Noteworthy
Tessa Pohovey, a senior guard on the women’s basketball team
from Strasburg, OH, was the first Purple Raider to be selected to
the All-OAC First Team since 2004. She also was an Academic
All-OAC selection and the OAC’s Clyde Lamb winner as Mount
Union’s top female scholar athlete.
Brian Widdoes, a senior men’s tennis team member from Reynolds-
burg, OH, is the Raiders all-time win leader in both singles (71) and
combined (singles and doubles) with 121, and was also a four-time
All-OAC Second Team and two-time Academic All-OAC selection.
Kacey Huff, a senior women’s tennis team member from Louisville,
OH, is the Raiders all-time leader in doubles wins (52) and won
over 100 combined matches (singles and doubles) at 102. Huff
was a three-time All-OAC pick earning first-team honors in 2007
and 2010.
Bill Schindel, a junior wrestler from Tallmadge, OH, claimed All-
American honors for a second straight year with a seventh-place
finish at the NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships. Schindel
finished with a team-best 27-5 record and was also an Academic
All-OAC selection.
Sarah Parker, a senior volleyball team member from Geneva, OH,
was one of only 29 fall sport student athletes in the nation to earn
a $7,500 NCAA postgraduate scholarship. Parker was a three-year
letterwinner and All-American on the volleyball team that won a
team-record 30 matches in 2007 and this past season made a
first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance. Parker graduated from
Mount Union in December and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in health
systems administration at Cleveland State University.
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 Drive for
Dis
Supporting
Engineering
Campaign
Beeghlys Endow Scholarship Celebration Held as Efforts Su
for New Program on Campus
The Joel and Mary Jane
Beeghly Civil Engineering
T he Drive for Distinction Campaign has
come to a close, and donors recently gathered to celebrate
the success of this historic initiative that has raised $82.5 million in
support of the strategic initiatives of Mount Union.
Endowed Scholarship is
the first scholarship de- Serving as the host for the evening jointly with Dr. Harold M. Kolen-
signed to support students brander, president emeritus, was Lee Ann (Johnston ’83) Thorn, chair
entering the newly-estab- of the Board of Trustees. During her comments, she commended
lished civil and mechanical President Richard Giese for the leadership he has provided to propel
engineering programs at the institution forward.
Mount Union. Created in
2010 by Joel ’64 and Mary “We were very pleased to welcome Dick back as the 11th president of
Jane Beeghly, distributions Mount Union almost five years ago,” said Thorn. “He brought with him
from the fund will be used a vision for Mount Union, a powerful vision that has guided Mount
to support students major- Union’s growth and development over the past five years. With his
ing in civil engineering with capable leadership and your generous gifts, Drive for Distinction
a preference for students has kept its promise to ‘raise the bar’ for Mount Union.”
of junior class standing who wish to focus in water resources “Drive for Distinction has supported the six strategic initiatives
or environmental engineering. The renewable scholarship that are currently guiding the institution,” added Kolenbrander,
is directed to graduates of high schools in Ohio or Western
Pennsylvania.
“Mary Jane and I are excited to be a meaningful part of the
new engineering programs at Mount Union,” said Joel. “My
Mount Union education prepared me for career success, and
we feel truly blessed to be able to support future engineers
at Mount Union.”
Joel is an emeritus member of the Mount Union Board of
Trustees, having served since 1989. He recently retired from
the Carmeuse Lime Company, Technology Center in Pitts-
burgh, PA where he served as a senior technical specialist.
The Beeghlys reside in Bessemer, PA.

Dr. Fred Haupt ’63, Roger Clay ’61 and Dr. Sylvester Green ’64
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stinction
Comes to a Close
urpass Goal with $82.5 Million Raised
In addition, Dr. Patricia Draves, vice president for academic affairs
and dean of the College; Dr. Jonathan Scott, dean of the Division of
Math and Sciences and professor of biology; and student Gina M.
Serluco ’10 spoke about the impact that the campaign has had on
them personally and on the institution as a whole, and they expressed
their thoughts of gratitude to all of those generous supporters who
collectively made the campaign a success.
“Heartfelt thanks to all of you,” said Giese. “Mount Union is extremely
blessed with an unusually loyal and caring base of alumni and friends.
Because of you, we are in a terrific position to continue to thrive and
prosper today in spite of challenging economic times.”
Lee Ann (Johnston ’83) Thorn Dr. Harold Kolenbrander “We thank those alumni and friends whose leadership and support
made the Drive for Distinction a success,” said Gregory King ’89, vice
recanting the themes that Giese first introduced on campus during president for college advancement. “This was the most ambitious
his Inauguration speech. “I would like to take this opportunity to campaign in Mount Union’s history and I am very pleased to say
thank all of you. With your gifts Mount Union built that our alumni and friends did not disappoint. Your gifts to Drive for
$80 million eight new facilities, renovated four facilities Distinction have significantly improved facilities, increased support
$75 million and created 86 new endowed scholarships. for students and strengthened the institution.”
$70 million Truly, your gifts made the success of this cam-
$65 mil paign possible.”
lion
$60 million A number of individuals shared their thoughts
$55 million and thanks during the celebration including
$50 million Dr. Richard C. McPherson ’50 and Dorothy J.
$45 million (Werstler ’49) McPherson, who generously
$40 million supported the campaign with a naming gift for
$35 million the McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex
$30 million (the MAAC).
$25 million
Chris Cicchinelli ’98 also offered his senti-
$20 million
ments about Mount Union, the campaign and
$15 million
his gifts to create the Cicchinelli Guest Room
$10 million
and Coaches Boxes within the Mount Union
$5 million
Stadium press box and the Cicchinelli Fitness
$0
Center in the MAAC.
“Chris Cicchinelli ’98 truly stands out among his
peers and is a role model for our young alumni,”
said Thorn.
Dr. Richard F. Giese, Christopher Chicchinelli ’98 and Dr. Richard McPherson ’50
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Reserve Your
Seat Today
Members of the Mount Union community have the opportunity
to purchase a purple bleacher seat in the gymnasium of the
McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex (MAAC) for an
affordable price. For more information or to reserve your seat
at Mount Union, contact Dave Wolpert at (330) 823-2292 or
wolperds@mountunion.edu.
“Mount Union played a significant role in my life – I loved
my years here on campus. I’ve always been a huge Raider
fan and my family teases me that I have purple blood. I’m
amazed by the additions and renovations that are being
done on campus to make this a top-notch institution. This
is a small way that I can contribute to Mount Union’s suc-
cess.” – Don Friedrich ‘77
“Athletics were a big part of our time on campus. We
thought this was a great way to contribute to the institu-
tion’s growth and to forever leave our name at Mount
Union.” – Kara (Stevic ’03) and Tony ’03 Buckler
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All Roads L
Alumni Weekend and
October 22
Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2010 will be held Friday, October
22 through Sunday, October 24. All alumni are encouraged to mark
their calendars now and plan on returning to campus for a fun-packed
weekend of activities.
This year’s celebration will feature a liturgical celebration that will
include a vow renewal ceremony celebrating all those couples who
met while students at Mount Union. On Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the
Dewald Chapel, Chaplain Marty CashBurless will officiate this ser-
vice that will also celebrate the lives of those members of the Mount
Union family who have passed away this year. Family members are
also welcome and encouraged to attend.
Alumni are encouraged to share personal Mount Union Match stories
on Purple Raiders Central at alumni.mountunion.edu.
Specific class reunion pages can be found on Facebook and alumni
can access the most up-to-date information as well as a list of Alumni
Weekend and Homecoming 2010 attendees on Purple Raiders Cen-
tral at alumni.mountunion.edu.
Call for Class Agents
Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2010 will feature reunions for
the classes of 1940, 1945, 1950, 1955, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985,
1990, 1995, 2000 and 2005, as well as reunions for the Black Student
Union, Dynamo, Band, Cheerleaders and WRMU.
Members of these reunion years and organizations are needed
to serve as class agents to assist in planning their class reunions,
contacting classmates and finding lost alumni. The job isn’t difficult,
and it is a great way to reconnect with fellow classmates. Three or
four agents are being sought for each reunion year, so alumni are
encouraged to consider volunteering.
Those interested in serving as class agents or volunteering are en-
couraged to contact the Office of Alumni and College Activities by
e-mail at alumni@mountunion.edu or by calling (800) 992-6682, ext.
2030 or (330) 823-2030.
 The Mount
Lead Home
d Homecoming 2010
Union Fund
As of July 1, 2010, the Annual Fund transitioned to The Mount
2-24, 2010 Union Fund. “Members of the Mount Union community who
support the institution take great pride in the impact of their gifts.
Providing a stronger identity for the fund allows this pride to grow
Schedule of Events and be shared with others,” said Kimberly (Terrill ‘99) Rodstrom,
director of annual giving programs. “Although the name is chang-
Friday, October 22 ing, the fund will still immediately impact our students.”
Reunion gatherings (based on class preference)
Class of 1955 Reunion, 6:30 p.m., Home of Vince Obmann Scholarships and Financial Aid
“A strong financial aid package and additional
Sorority and fraternity gatherings/open houses scholarships continue to make the Mount
Check alumni.mountunion.edu for specific times and locations. Union experience possible for me. Through-
out the year and in the summer, I deliver mail
Saturday, October 23 on campus as my work study job. It has al-
Nature Walk, 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., Brumbaugh Nature Center lowed me to offset a portion of the expense of
Meditation, 8 a.m., Dewald Chapel attending college.” – Darrell Gaitor II ’11

27th Annual Run-A-MUC, 9 a.m. Technology Upgrades

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. in the Timken Physical Education “Cutting-edge technology is essential, not
Building. only to the strategic operation of the campus,
Kid’s Race, immediately following the Run-A-MUC but to prepare our students for their lives
after Mount Union. Strong support from
Liturgical Celebration, 9:30 a.m., Dewald Chapel The Mount Union Fund provides the neces-
All are welcome. sary resources to make these technological
Alumni Luncheon and Awards Presentation, 11 a.m., tent in King Hall upgrades possible as well as enhancing
parking lot. technology used in the classroom for teach-
All alumni and guests are invited to this event honoring the recipients ing and learning.” – Tina (Cotton ’91) Stuchell,
of the Dodie Davis Alumni Service Award, McKinley Service Award director of information technology
and the Young Alumni Award.
Library and Laboratory Resources
Alumni Swim Meet, noon “Scientific equipment can be remarkably ex-
Contact Coach Eric Mojock for more information at (330) 823-4666 pensive, but it is essential to make progress in
or mojockea@mountunion.edu. science. Having science equipment available
Football vs. Capital University, 1:30 p.m., Mount Union Stadium allows me to do my own research and learn
Contact the Office of Athletics at (330) 823-4880 to purchase game from my own experiments. The Mount Union
tickets. Fund helps me to learn how to be a scientist
rather than simply learn what other scientists
Alumni Tours of Campus, 1:30-3:30 p.m. have already done.” – David Keifer ’11
Tours step off every 45 minutes from the Information Desk in the
HPCC, led by Office of Admission tour guides. Faculty and Staff Development
Reunion Gatherings, 3 - 6 p.m., tent in King Hall parking lot “Mount Union is committed to the educa-
Reunions are for graduation years ending in 0s and 5s as well as tion of its students as well as its faculty and
reunions for the band, cheerleaders, Black Student Union, Dynamo staff. As a faculty member, I am fortunate
and WRMU. Come back to celebrate during Homecoming and so- to benefit from strong Mount Union Fund
cialize with classmates and friends. Specific tables for graduation support that provides all faculty and staff
years celebrating a milestone reunion, music, appetizers, fun photos the opportunity to grow professionally and
and more. All graduation years are welcome to attend. remain at the top of their fields.” – Cenell
(Munford ’93) Clark, assistant professor of
Sunday, October 24 human performance and sport business
Alumni Baseball Game and Cookout, 1 p.m., 23rd Street Field
For more information and to register for the game, contact Coach Co-Curriculars
Paul Hesse at (330) 823-4878 or hessepr@mountunion.edu. “Mount Union truly develops the whole student
through strong academics and social oppor-
Please check Purple Raiders Central often at alumni.mountunion. tunities. Strong financial support continues to
edu for the most recent information. make these opportunities possible. I’m thank-
ful – because of it I have been able to develop
professionally and socially both in and out of
the classroom.” – Megan Stewart ’11 |11|
 Grow Up
When I

Life-Long Learning Leads to

Exploration and Renewal

Ever since Vanita (Bauknight ’63)

Oelschlager’s babysitting days
in junior high, she knew she
wanted to pursue a career in
education.
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Since then, her life has taken her down
many paths, but down every road there was
a purpose – to make a difference in the lives
of others.
From being a schoolteacher and children’s
book author to establishing a college stu-
dent investment program and cofounding
the Oak Clinic for Multiple Sclerosis, her
abilities to make an impact are remarkable
and endless.
Her educational and philanthropic journey all
began because of one request from her par-
ents – to attend a small Methodist college.
The Journey Begins
“My parents wanted me to go to a small
Methodist college,” explained Vanita. “When
it came time to make a decision, I was choos-
ing between Mount Union College and Al-
legheny College.”
Vanita had one friend that had been to Mount
Union and two friends that were headed to
the college’s campus in the fall. She decided
to join them, starting her college career in
August of 1960. As you can imagine, going
“I always said
‘Give me the
worst schoolin
the district. ‘
I wanted to make
a difference.”
Vanita (Bauknight í63) Oelschlager
away to college, leaving family behind and
beginning a new chapter in your life can be
difficult. While her parents remained in Pitts-
burgh, PA, Vanita was on campus adjusting
to a new lifestyle –independent college life.
“I was homesick,” she admitted. “A lot.”
Dr. Carl Bracy, the College’s sixth president,
made a major impact on Vanita’s life as a
student as he helped, supported and com-
forted her during those countless homesick
moments.
While on campus, the elementary education
major was a member of the Student National
Education Association, the Dynamo and
Alpha Xi Delta. “I loved my time at Mount
Union.”
The Road to Teaching
Vanita earned a bachelor of science degree
in elementary education in 1963 and went
on to teach in various public schools in Al-
liance and Columbus. She also owned and
operated a preschool in Lorain for 13 years. “I
always said ‘Give me the worst school in the
district,’” she confessed. “I wanted to make
a difference.”
The motivated and inspired educator made
an impact and she was good at it, too. “I made
kids excited to come to kindergarten,” she
said. “I made them love school – that’s when
I knew I was doing a good job.”
Teaching fourth grade was Vanita’s favorite
because that’s when the kids started writ-
ing stories and books. “I wasn’t writing the
stories, the kids were. I thought, ‘Hey, I could
do that.’”
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 After leaving a successful teaching career
in the classroom for other pursuits, Vanita
admits that she still misses it, but she feels
that she can reach more kids through writing
children’s books.
Sharing Along the Way
Vanita wanted to start a publishing company
for many reasons, but predominantly she
wanted to have an outlet through which she
could share all she had learned.
“I am blessed to have been a mother and now
a grandmother. I have been a student and a
teacher, and now in another sense a student
again. I’m a wife and partner, co-worker and
caregiver,” she said. “As an adult, one of my
responsibilities has been to pass along life’s
lessons to my children and grandchildren.”
Vanita’s husband Jim has been living with
multiple sclerosis since 1973. She explained
that her grandchildren had no inhibitions
about seeing their grandfather in a wheel-
chair and she marvels at their outlook on
adversity and all that their actions say. “They
were saying that their love was uncondi-
tional, their lives unbounded. And what we
saw as a companion to disability, they saw
as a world of possibility.”
Vanita also saw how fear could paralyze the
life force of a child. “The things we face in
childhood are the things we face in adult-
hood. We need to work them out together,”
she explained.
In 2006, at the age of 65, Vanita wrote,
printed and sold her first book entitled, My
Grampy Can’t Walk. The children’s book
is based on her husband Jim and how her
grandchildren see and react to a disabled
grandparent. “For this Grampy’s grandchil-
dren, it’s an opportunity for fun. In fact, his
wheelchair opens up a world of possibilities.
Instead of limiting him and their chances to
have fun, they (the grandchildren) show how
there are no limits to where your spirit and
heart can take you.”
Since then, Vanita has published 13 chil-
dren’s books. They are for children ages four
through eight and are told in a classic fable
style: short tales teaching a moral or value,
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often through animals and human characters.
Each book presents a dilemma or fear that
a child may have, and resolves those issues
through the loving and reassuring guidance
of a parent, or through the plot of the story
itself. Her collection of funny, informative,
inspiring, enriching, problem solving and
conflict resolving books incorporates her
husband, family and life experiences.
“I write about topics and issues that I think
are important to kids,” she said.
Writing about these subjects to an audience
of children is somewhat easy for Vanita
because that’s what she learned at Mount
Union. “I was teacher. I know what books
they want to read, which books they pay
attention to.
“I just started writing about things I knew, like
a grandson with a bee phobia, dealing with a
disabled grandparent and adoption.” “VanitaBooks helps ch
Her instincts as a teacher were to pass along those life experienc
‘growing up.’ They ca
these lessons, and through her books she
discusses topics such as same sex parents,
getting a pet or being a
parents in the military, adoption and over-
coming fears, among other important and
can be as complicat
meaningful issues.
disability or being an ad
“I believe that the experiences and lessons
of childhood need not be buried and lost
when we leave those years behind,” said
Vanita. “We are never too old to discover
we try to tell a stor
parents will see as ho
and re-discover them again and again, nor to
leave them smil
write about them when we do. These books
are something I can leave behind when I’m
gone.”
Vanita (Bauknight
 All of the net profits from her publishing
company, VanitaBooks, LLC are donated to
charitable organizations where “people help
people help themselves,” with a gentle pref-
erence toward serving people with her hus-
band’s disease – multiple sclerosis. For more
information, visit www.vanitabooks.com.
A writer in residence for the literacy program
at The University of Akron, Vanita knows that
she doesn’t have to be a teacher to make a
difference.
Returning to Her Roots
Jim and Vanita fell in love in high school.
Their lives took different directions as she
attended Mount Union and he went to col-
lege at Denison University. Years later, after
both had earlier marriages and children, they
hildren work through found each other again and married in 1991.
ces we adults call Vanita has been a member of the Mount
Union Board of Trustees since 1997 and
an be as universal as together with her husband, they have gener-
afraid of bees. Or they
ously supported two capital campaigns with
significant commitments. The most visible
ted as learning about
result of their latest $15 million commitment
is an 87,000-square-foot, four-story natural
dopted sibling. In each
sciences facility on campus. At the request
of the Oelschlagers, the Board of Trustees
ry that kids and their named the facility Bracy Hall in honor of Dr.
Bracy, because of the major impact he made
onest, informative and on Vanita’s life as a student.
ling at the end.” “Dr. Bracy led by example,” said Vanita at the
dedication ceremony of Bracy Hall in 2003.
“He had his heart invested in all that he did.
t í63) Oelschlager
“Many have had the blessing of being
touched by one who leaves you feeling awak-
ened, affirmed, inspired and challenged to
spread that support that was so vital in your
own unfolding. My investment in this building
(Bracy Hall) is my way of keeping Dr. Bracy’s
mission, vision and presence alive and well
at work in the world.”
Mount Union isn’t the Oelschalger’s only
passion. They have given significant funds
to Denison University and The University of
Akron so that future generations can have a
comparable college experience.
In fact, Jim, the president and chief invest-
ment officer at Oak Associates in Akron, a
highly successfully investment firm, had an
idea one evening about how to help college
students.
They provided the initial funds to start a stu-
dent investment team competition amongst
area colleges and universities. With the initial
funds for the competition, came a challenge:
each school’s students are expected to use
their knowledge, skills and talents and com-
pete for the best return. And if they lost it all,
that was fine because it was meant to be a
learning experience.
“He thought it would be nice for the students
to invest real money,” said Vanita.
The opportunity for college students to man-
age real money is beneficial and practical, as
it provides a valuable learning experience.
Students not only learn the skills necessary
to invest money, but they also learn what it is
like to work in a fast-paced business environ-
ment. This academic year, Mount Union stu-
dents garnered a 47 percent return and won
this year’s stock portfolio competition, while
Vanita earned recognition for her exemplary
commitment to higher education.
Achieving Excellence
In honor of her commitment and generosity, Van-
ita was recently inducted into The Ohio Founda-
tion of Independent Colleges’ (OFIC) Hall of
Excellence. The Hall honors alumni of member
institutions of the OFIC whose lifetime achieve-
ments exemplify the traditions, ideals, strengths
and values of private higher education.
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Mount Union Investment Team Wins
Stock Portfolio Competition
A group of young investors – Mount Union’s Investment Team –
continuously competed throughout the school year against students
from Duquesne University, Hiram College and Ohio Wesleyan Uni-
versity. Students at each institution actively managed various stock
portfolios, in hopes of garnering the highest return.
The returns and equity picks of each school are compared and the
school with the highest percentage of return is awarded the “OAK
Investment Team Competition Award of Excellence,” a traveling
trophy won this year by Mount Union who garnered a 47 percent re-
turn. In comparison, the historical prices for January 1, 2009 through
December 31, 2009 earned15.42 percent on the DJIA, 39 percent
on the NASDAQ and 19 percent on S&P 500.
“This is an extracurricular activity that the students take very seri-
ously,” said Dr. Patricia Matthews, advisor to the Investment Team,
dean of the Division of Professional Studies, the Nolen A. and Thelma
I. Cunningham Chair of Business and professor of economics, ac-
counting and business administration. “I’m extremely pleased on how
the stocks performed, especially during this turbulent economy.” Proctor and Gamble
(Index: PG), as well as
Following Mount Union, Hiram College garnered a 23 percent re- small to mid-cap com-
turn; Duquesne University acquired a 16 percent return and Ohio panies such as First
Wesleyan University had a return of nine percent. Solar (Index: FSLR).
The opportunity for students at Mount Union to manage real money “Some of the major
is beneficial and practical, as it provides a valuable learning experi- things that we looked
ence. Students not only learn the skills necessary to invest money, for in a company were
but they also learn what it is like to work in a fast-paced business growth potential,
environment. sustained profits and
Business administration and ecomics major Ryan Sigler of Canton, high dividends,” said Sigler.
OH, who was president of the Investment Team, had served as a The investment team met every Monday during the school year to
team member for two years. He indicated that most stock decisions discuss their portfolios and maintained constant contact through
were discussed with Matthews, but the students on the Investment e-mail, phone calls and text messaging.
Team got to make all final decisions. Sigler also noted that the stock
market is continuously changing, so sometimes text messaging is “It definitely built a type of camaraderie between us,” added Sigler.
the best option when making split second choices. Originally, Oak Associates, an investment management firm in Akron,
Mount Union students began the school year actively managing sponsored the competition, and at its inception nearly 30 schools
$220,000, and ended up managing $280,000 throughout four dif- were participating. In 2007, Mount Union took over the sponsorship
ferent stock portfolios. The team’s competitive portfolio (small to to ensure that this valuable program would continue because of the
mid-cap companies), which made up approximately one third of the many benefits that it provides students.
funds managed by the students, was the portfolio that achieved a 47 In addition to Sigler, the members of the team included business
percent return on investment for 2010. The overall return on student- administration majors Richard Brownfield of Canton, OH, Matt
managed funds was approximately 27 percent for 2010. Decker of Russell, PA and Greg Kemmerline of Stow, OH as well
Sigler explained one of the portfolios was a mutual fund and another as Todd Pence, an accounting and business administration major
portfolio was designated specifically for emerging markets. Other of Stow, OH.
large portfolios include well-known blue chip companies such as
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“As an alumna of Mount Union, member of
our Board of Trustees and, along with her
husband, an extremely generous supporter
of the college, she has demonstrated her
unwavering commitment to higher educa-
tion,” said Dr. Richard F. Giese, president of
Mount Union, when introducing Vanita at the
induction ceremony. “Today, she is the one
making a difference in students’ lives, leav-
ing an indelible impression of dedication and
loyalty that will live long into the future.”
Advocating for Others
Not only is Vanita committed to higher
education, she is also supportive of health
programs.
Her husband’s 35-year challenge dealing
with multiple sclerosis led the Oelschlagers
to co-found the Oak Clinic for Multiple Scle-
rosis in 2000, which they subsidize annually.
The Clinic offers comprehensive services to
more than 2,000 patients to improve the qual-
ity of life for people with multiple sclerosis.
Vanita and Jim make sure no one is turned
away due to financial limitations. She often
spends time at the clinic giving talks, particu-
larly to caregivers.
Jim and Vanita, pictured at the dedication of Bracy Hall, provided the lead gift
that made the construction of the facility possible.
“With the education
I got, even at the
age of 68, I still
haven’t decided what
I want to be when
I grow up.”
Vanita (Bauknight í63) Oelschlager
In addition, the Oelschlagers have been
strong advocates for children’s health
programs, and their leadership led to the
establishment of the Jim and Vanita Oel-
schlager Center for Child Advocacy and
the Oak Adoptive Health Center at Akron’s
Children’s Hospital. The health center has
prepared and educated hundreds of fami-
lies involved in domestic, international and
special needs adoptions. It connects families
with the resources they need to ensure the
best possible outcome.
Over the past few years, Vanita has been
named “National Volunteer of the Year” and
In recognition of her dedication to higher education, Vanita was recently inducted
into the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges’ Hall of Excellence.
received the “Lifetime Achievement Award”
from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
She also received the “Angel in Adoption
Award” from the state of Ohio in 2007 for her
outstanding support for adoptive families
in Northeast Ohio and was honored as the
2009 “Woman Philanthropist of the Year” by
the Summit County United Way.
Reaching the Peak
At an early age, she knew that her future
path would inevitably lead her to the field of
education. She didn’t realize, however, the
many different directions her journey would
take. From teacher to writer, caregiver to phi-
lanthropist, she has experienced much, but it
was her Mount Union education that laid the
foundation for her love of life-long learning. It
is apparent that her generosity, enthusiasm
and loyalty know no bounds.
“With the education I got, even at the age of
68, I still haven’t decided what I want to be
when I grow up,” said Vanita. “By this, I mean
my Mount Union education is something that
has prepared me for a life of exploration and
renewal. It is a gift that has kept on giving for
more than 40 years.”
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 Craft, Collaboratio
Transforming Educatio
This fall at Mount Union, students will have the opportunity to
choose from an evolving and relevant array of academic fields
of study. With 55 majors including new programs in civil and
mechanical engineering and public health, Mount Union’s
undergraduate options are continually adapting to meet the
needs of the students of today and tomorrow. At the same time,
traditional programs of strength, such as education, remain
hallmarks of the Mount Union experience. From teachers,
guidance counselors, administrators and professors in Alliance
and surrounding communities to those who teach in other
countries, Mount Union alumni educators are igniting a passion
for learning in students around the world.

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 More Than A Craft education training she received as a student
at Mount Union more than 50 years ago was
“Our emphasis is on
Good teaching cannot be reduced highly-engaging and motivating as well.
to technique; good teaching comes “Professor Mary Eckler, who taught children’s engaging our
from the identity and integrity of literature, was superb.” said Dorothy.
the teacher. candidates in ‘real’
Not only were the education courses excel-
Parker J. Palmer
Author, Educator and Activist
lent, she also benefitted from the broad
base of core classes offered as a result of
teacher activities,
the institution’s commitment to a liberal-arts
Today’s Department of Education at Mount based curriculum. the things very
Union may look a bit different than the one
“Our training in music was excellent as well,”
alumni of various generations may remem-
ber. With programs in early childhood, said Dorothy. “I seldom hear a classical piece effective teachers do
middle childhood, adolescence to young that I don’t recognize. And Dr. Johannesburg,
adult, multiage and intervention special- who taught art appreciation, instilled a love of on a daily basis.”
ist (special education), as well as reading great art that I have treasured for years.”
endorsements and multiple licensure op- Today, that same commitment to the liberal
tions, the curriculum of today is the result of arts continues to provide an advantage to Dr. Tom Gannon
innovative and forward-thinking professors teacher education candidates. Professor of Education
who are committed to an evolving program Co-Chair of the Department of Education

on, Care, Creativity

on for the 21st Century
that meets the demands of the time. One
thing that hasn’t changed, though, is Mount
Union’s historical hallmark of preparing qual-
ity and caring teachers.
“The Teacher Education Program has been
a strength of Mount Union throughout its
history,” said Dr. Peter Schneller, professor
of education and co-chair of the Department
of Education. “I even benefitted from it as a
child. Shirley (Barrick ’56) Weimer was my
fourth grade teacher. My sixth grade teacher
was Josephine (Mondi ’52) Regenold and
that year my student teacher was Kay
(Casper ’62) Starkey. All are Mount grads,
my favorite all-time teachers and terrific
educators.”
Dr. Dorothy (Denning ’58) Sisk, the Conn
Chair for Gifted Education at Lamar Univer-
sity’s College of Education and Human De-
velopment and member of the Mount Union
Board of Trustees, shared similar sentiments
in regard to the historical quality of Mount
Union’s program. She indicated that the
“The liberal arts focus of a Mount Union edu-
cation is critical, particularly in middle and
high school or with multiage education, be-
cause that’s where our students really shine
in terms of their knowledge of the content
they teach,” said Dr. Tom Gannon, professor
of education and co-chair of the Department
of Education.
This increased understanding results from
the structure of Mount Union’s program,
where students don’t simply major in edu-
cation with a specialty in a certain subject.
Instead, students enrolled in the adolescent
to young adult education and multiage edu-
cation programs actually major in the field
they intend to teach alongside receiving their
preparation for the classroom through the
Department of Education. This allows them
to be more than proficient in the subject mat-
ter while receiving the hands-on experience
that is critical to successful teaching.
And it is the program’s focus on such practi-
cal learning that allows it to stand out among
others. In the field of education, creating an
awareness of the standard building blocks
of teaching, latest research on the brain,
concepts of multiple intelligences and the
variety of learning styles that exist are com-
mon practice. At Mount Union, however, the
preparation of teacher candidates is taken a
step further.
Collaboration Equals
Preparation
Tell me and I forget. Show me and
I remember. Involve me and I un-
derstand.
Chinese Proverb
More often than not, the key to learning is
doing, and Mount Union’s Department of
Education encourages teacher candidates
to take advantage of the hands-on opportu-
nities provided.
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 “Mount Union truly has performance-based
teacher education,” said Tom. “Our empha-
sis is on engaging our candidates in ‘real’
teacher activities, the things very effective
teachers do on a daily basis.”
In essence, students engage in activities
such as preparing curriculum units, creat-
ing philosophies of classroom management
and developing methods of assessment as
opposed to learning an inordinate amount
of theory in a vacuum. In addition, the same
trade books that inform K-12 teachers nation-
wide are used in Mount Union’s education
classroms in lieu of traditional textbooks.
This philosopy allows teacher candidates to
learn along-side current teachers while ben-
efitting from the knowledge and research of
experts in the field including Ken Robinson
and James Strong, among others.
“Our students work hand-in-hand to create
an educational environment that requires
teamwork, communication and understand-
ing,” said Tom, who admits that he often tells
students at the beginning of the semester
that he plans on doing as little as possible in
the course. “Frankly, I already know the mate- Information courtesy of National Training Laboratories of Bethel, ME (now the NTL Institute of Alexandria, VA) and updated and modified by David
Sousa and Spencer Kagan
rial. So, I break them into groups and assign
them sections of the readings. They then National reserach indicates that cooperative learning is the most effective retention tool in the education
collaborate on the best method of presenting process, and Mount Union’s Department of Education focuses on performance-based education that provides
the information to the class and then teach it, interactivity and hands-on experiences. Not only do Mount Union’s teacher education candidates benefit
from such practices in their training, but they are encouraged to equally engage the students they teach in the
thus gaining invaluable practical experience future.
and constructive feedback.”
Through this process, students discover that “Mount Union is in the top 10 percent in
regard to the number of hours students
“Students from
the content is worth learning, and they have
spend in practical classroom settings,” said
fun working collaboratively with their class-
mates. No grades are given for the work but Tom. “This is well above and beyond the Mount Union are
the experience is priceless. number of hours required of most programs
through pre-student teaching and student well-prepared,
“Teaching nirvana is achieved when students teaching.”
are talking to other students about the mate-
rial and the teacher could essentially leave the These extensive classroom hours without knowledgeable of the
room and learning would continue,” said Tom. a doubt lead to highly-qualified and well-ex-
“That is what I hope to accomplish by encour- perienced teacher candidates, and students
sing the praises of this hands-on component
standards,
aging such a collaborative environment.”
“We place a high importance on teamwork,”
of the Teacher Education program.
technologically savvy,
said Dr. Shawn DiNarda Watters, assistant “By spending so many hours in a classroom,
professor of education. “We also have great volunteering, observing and actually teach-
ing, I get the chance to see a variety of tech-
confident and
relationships with area schools, and our
niques and strategies,” said Misti (Anderson
students benefit from these strong partner-
ships as well.” ’11) Fick , a middle childhood education major well organized.”
of Minerva, OH. “Because of this, I not only
Through connections with local school dis- know what does work in a classroom but I
tricts, Mount Union’s teacher candidates also learn what does not work.” Louis Ramunno
earn more than 600 clock hours in real Former Superintendent
classroom settings, observing, assisting “I continue to be very impressed by the caliber
of the teaching offered by our candidates,” Salem City Schools
and teaching.
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added Tom. “The department has been cited
over the years by some of the biggest names
“No man can be a good teacher un-
in the field of education for its ‘cutting-edge’
nature. Feedback from the field repeatedly
less he has feelings of warm affection
centers on how well our candidates know
toward his pupils and a genuine
and can perform their craft.”
desire to impart to them what he
In fact, the Department of Education has himself believes to be of value.”
been awarded continued accreditation
through the 2016-2017 Academic Year by
the National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education (NCATE), the organiza-
tion responsible for professional accredita-
tion of teacher education. In addition, area
superintendants have cited the quality of
Mount Union’s program and the caliber of
teacher it produces.
“Students from Mount Union are well-
prepared, knowledgeable of the standards,
technologically savvy, confident and well
organized,” said Louis Ramunno, former
superintendant of Salem City Schools.
Michael Gallina ’82, Ohio Superintendent of
the Year from North Canton City Schools,
mirrors those sentiments. “Students come
to us very prepared and act professionally,”
he said.
At the same time, Mount Union teacher
education candidates are expected to match
their knowledge and professionalism with
a passion for molding the minds of young
individuals.
Katy Lamka ‘10 gained valuable research experience through her SCE project – Nutrition Curriculum in
Kindergarten – which she discussed with Dr. Melissa Askren-Edgehouse ’99 at the SCE Showcase.
A Reason to Care
Bertrand Russell
Philosopher, Historian and Social Critic
Operating under the motto Caring Teach-
ers Live What They Believe, Mount Union
teacher candidates are challenged to create a
classroom setting that provides the support-
ive environment students need to succeed in
our every-changing society.
“Caring teachers live what they believe to me
means that I walk the talk,” said Pete. “I care
enough to continually reflect upon my core
values and act in accord with them, not only
in my life, but especially in my teaching. It’s
the essence of a well-lived life and a reflective
practitioner.”
And the Department of Education’s faculty
members lead by example. Engaged, moti-
vated and explorative, many faculty members
are continually seeking new and innovative
knowledge through professional develop-
ment opportunities and other sources.
“The faculty members are constantly provid-
ing us with new and exciting ideas that we will
Enhancing
Creativity
Dr. Peter Schneller, professor of edu-
cation and chair of the Department of
Education, incorporates a number of
elements in his teaching to foster cre-
ativity and exemplify how the teach-
ers of tomorrow can do the same for
their students in the future.
He often quotes Mihaly Csikszentmi-
halyi, a Hungarian psychology pro-
fessor, now teaching at Claremont
Graduate University, by saying, “If
you learn to be creative in everyday
life, you may not change how future
generations will see the world, but
you will change the way you experi-
ence it.”
During a recent presentation on cam-
pus, he gave the audience the task of
writing their name with the opposite
hand and offered the following sug-
gestions in regard to how individuals
can stimulate their brain and become
more creative.
• Do puzzles, crosswords, jigsaw
puzzles, brainteasers, etc.
• Try a musical instrument.
• Fix something.
• Try the arts.
• Dance.
• Try to be surprised by something
everyday.
• When something strikes a spark
of interest, follow it.
• To keep enjoying something, you
must increase its complexity.
• Take charge of your schedule.
• Make time for reflection and re-
laxation.
• Start doing more of what you
love, less of what you hate.
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 Read More Online
Visit www.mountunion.edu/educationfea-
tures to learn more about the students and
distinguished alumni in education.
From Students to Professors – Dr. Mandy
(Geddis ’98) Capel and Dr. Melissa Askren-
Edgehouse ’99
Journey to Success – Mike Gallina ’82
Education and Human Development – Dr.
Dorothy (Denning ’58) Sisk
Words of Wisdom – Sandy Womack ’92
Teaching Teachers in India – Dr. Peter Sch-
neller
Sharing More Than a Profession – Alliance
Middle School Alumni Guidance Counselors
Making a Difference – North Carolina Alumni
Teachers
CAPE Middle School Program
Charleston Spring Break Student Teaching
Experience Trip
Kappa Delta Pi Receives Awards
be able to implement in our own classrooms,”
said Jesse Schilling ’11, a middle childhood
education major of Mentor, OH. “I have been
very fortunate to have had many professors
who were willing to take time to attend a
variety of professional development confer-
ences and share their experiences with me. I
am confident that this information will better
prepare me to be a successful and caring
teacher in our education system that changes
so rapidly and to adapt to the increasingly
diverse student population.”
“Our graduates demonstrate a sense of car-
ing,” said Shawn. “They foster a climate that
encourages fairness and exemplifies good
citizenship. They inspire students and instill
hope in the classroom.”
An appreciation for diversity, understand-
ing of cultures and interest in learning more
about the global society are vital to building
such an inclusive classroom setting.
“Our students grow to expect, anticipate and
welcome diversity in the classroom,” said
Shawn. “They develop a different attitude. It
becomes natural for them and they are so far
ahead of many of their peers. We take them
beyond being just competent teachers to
becoming transformative leaders, setting the
example to inspire the next generation.”
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A number of education students spent their spring break teaching middle school students at Baptist Hill, a
school under academic emergency in Charleston, SC. This is just one of the many practical and service-
oriented opportunities that provides teacher education candidates with invaluable hands-on experience.
In addition to completing either pre-student
teaching or student teaching in a diverse
setting, candidates also have the opportunity
to choose from a variety of practical experi-
ences abroad in countries including Ireland,
Australia, Spain and Cost Rica. In the United
States, students may broaden their horizons
by taking advantage of unique and diverse
placements through the Chicago Semester
Program and on Native American reserva-
tions schools.
“The way the Department of Education re-
quires us to be in different types of schools
is beneficial,” said Misti. “Having the chance
to see different atmospheres has given me a
better idea of what type of school I will eventu-
ally want to teach in.”
Aspects of the Teacher Education Program
also focus on education practices and global
trends that influence education. Case stud-
ies are utilized to stimulate discussion to
help students develop a global perspective
of universal educational problems.
“Our teacher candidates emerge as reflective
life-long learners,” said Dr. Mandy (Geddis
’98) Capel, assistant professor of education.
“Through practical preparation and meaning-
ful learning experiences,they grow to embrace
and accommodate diversity and develop criti-
cal thinking and problem-solving skills.”
Creativity Matters
It is the supreme art of the teacher
to awaken joy in creative expression
and knowledge.

Albert Einstein
Physicist, Philosopher and Author
“Creativity is quite simply the single most
important, and often missing, ingredient of
education,” said Pete. “We have to teach
children how to solve problems that don’t
even exist yet, so creativity is huge. And col-
laboration and community are two things that
the Department of Education does well, but
is continually striving to do even better.”
Faculty members incorporate creativity-
building exercises into their classrooms at
Mount Union as well as encourage teacher
candidates to foster creativity in their fu-
ture school environments. In addition, the
innovative use of technology is illustrated
and emphasized. It is not uncommon to see
faculty members using YouTube, Twitter and
blogs, as well as other sources of technology,
in everyday class discussions.
In fact, Shawn’s students followed and were
inspired by the success of a teacher who took
his special needs class to Space Camp. This
experience was made possible through the
 Resources at Hand
The Thelma E. Slater Curriculum Resource Center
“Creativity is quite The Mount Union Teacher Education
Program’s Curriculum Resource Cen-
simply the single most ter has been named in honor of Thelma
(Tournay ’42) Slater, whose career began
as a teacher and counselor at all levels
important, and often – elementary, junior high, high school,
college and adult education.
missing, ingredient “I am so pleased to be able to support
learning through the Curriculum Re-
of education.” source Center,” said Thelma. “My lifelong
passion and mission is teaching and work-
Dr. Pete Schneller ing with children, and now adults as well
Professor of Education through the Mayor’s Literacy Council.”
Co-Chair of the Department of Education Thelma earned a bachelor of arts degree
in French from Mount Union. She spent
power of Skype, which allows users to video
her career as a teacher, retiring from Can-
chat with people from across the globe.
ton City Schools in 2006, and went on to serve in a full-time volunteer position with the
“The department’s focus on creativity and Canton, OH Mayor’s Literacy Commission as its program director.
technology has instilled in me the confidence
During remodeling of the Mount Union library in 2000, the contents of the original
and ability to integrate various elements and
Media Center were dispersed throughout the facility. Thanks to the efforts of Linda
resources into my classroom,” said Andrew
Scott, technical services librarian, the Center was reclassified and reorganized and
Coccia ’10, a middle childhood education ma-
dedicated space received a much-needed facelift. Additional funds were necessary
jor of Brecksville, OH. “This will allow me to
to ensure the continued support of the Curriculum Center’s general and customary
inspire student originality and imagination.”
activities in the way of books, supplies and equipment, and Thelma and her son Niall
According to Schneller, “Creativity is missing responded to that need.
in classrooms.” He explained that by their
This resource will serve as a centerpiece within the Department of Education that is
senior year of high school, students have
critical to its success. In addition, the Slaters’ support will provide for new outreach
taken an average of 20,000 tests, quizzes
programs for teacher candidates and school children including free tutoring programs
and exams. Most of these assessments
and events to engage both in active learning.
teach students there is only one right answer,
taking out the possibility of creating other “Thanks to Thelma’s generosity, this vital resource for our Mount Union teacher educa-
solutions. Sometimes, it is taking a different tion program will continue to grow and evolve,” said Gregory King ’89, vice president for
angle to makes someone creative. college advancement. “We are grateful to her as well as to her son, Niall, for ensuring
that future teacher candidates and the children that they teach will continue to benefit
“In life, there are many right answers,” he
from all that the Curriculum Resource Center has to offer.”
said. The way students are tested today
teaches them to focus on the rigor of the
assignment. On the other hand, when given
the opportunity to be creative, students will
focus solely on that aspect. “We have to train
young people to create.”
The department is working proactively to
meet the needs of the 21st century, includ-
ing exploring the implementation a master’s
program in education. A new education con-
ference – Transforming Education through
Creativity for the 21st Century – will be held
on campus on September 25. Another cur-
rent focus is on preparing teachers to work
collaboratively to find solutions and continu-
ally enhance education globally.
“We like to think of our graduates as agents
of reform,” said Pete. “There’s evidence that
they’re doing just that and will continue to
keep education under constant repair.”
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 Education K
Building A
School Overseas
Members of the Mount Union community,
encouraged by a challenge from and in
partnership with Jim and Pam Griffith, are
building a school. They have collectively
raised more than $38,000 for the Central The Teacher Education Program at Mount Union
Asia Institute, an organization dedicated
to promoting and supporting community- certainly prepares students for career success at
based education for girls in remote areas home, but many graduates are not only teaching
of Pakistan and Afghanistan.
The organization was founded by Greg
in the United States – they are making an impact
Mortenson, the 2010 Schooler Lecture worldwide. Whether in Myanmar, Uganda,
speaker. Mortenson shared that it re-
quires approximately $30,000 to build one Australia or Japan, students across the globe are
school in the rural areas of Pakistan and
Afghanistan. Griffith, president and chief benefitting from the preparation and compassion
executive officer of The Timken Company nurtured through the Mount Union experience.
and a member of the Mount Union Board
of Trustees, and his wife Pam pledged on
that evening to match up to half of this
needed funding if the Mount Union com-
munity could successfully launch an effort
to raise the remaining $15,000.
“By hosting Greg to share his phenom-
enal mission, Mount Union created a
life-changing opportunity to help educate
the disadvantaged children in Pakistan
and Afghanistan and for the students at
Mount Union to learn that it is truly pos-
sible for a single individual to change the
world,” they said.
Members of the Mount Union community
raised $23,619.06, and combined with the
Griffith’s $15,000, a total of $38,619.06
was donated to the Central Asia Institute
to build a school. Kids for World Health, an organization founded by Kay (Miles ’69) Kobbe and her students in 2001, is currently
“We are thrilled by the way this college raising funds for surgical hospital equipment and supplies to be sent to Lwala, Uganda.
community poured forth support to affect
change. It demonstrates the beautiful dif- Launching Organizations injustice and the right to life for all people, in
whatever form that may take,” said Kay.
ference that we stand for at Mount Union,” Kay (Miles ’69) Kobbe,
they said. whose third grade class at So began Kids for World Health that remains
Chatsworth Avenue School a student-based decision-making and policy-
in Larchmont, NY founded making organization with the purpose of
Kids for World Health in educating people about neglected diseases
2001, is a firm believer in pro- and raising funds for treatment, facilities,
cess education, ownership diagnosis and educational materials.
of learning and the facilitation of a collective Nine years later, the founding students, now
and profound ageless student voice. seniors in high school, continue to meet with
It all began nine years ago after a strong Kay as a Student Policy Board that holds the
reaction among her students in regard to a voice for 15 chapters in the United States
documentary film and classroom discussion and internationally. Through fundraisers
on the lack of medicines that were available and community expos, they have funded the
to families in sub-saharan Africa. construction of five pediatric clinics for the
treatment of neglected diseases in Africa,
Mount Union Board of Trustees member Jim Griffith “These discussions presented no choice for servicing approximately one million villagers,
is pictured with author and humanitarian Greg me but to stop and to listen, as they contained and continue to speak with conviction about
Mortenson at the 2010 Schooler Lecture.. compassion and a universal truth concerning
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Knows No Bounds
the needs of villagers throughout our world
who die from diseases for which the western
world holds a cure.
Presently, the organization is working on an
Action with Project Cure to send $400,000
worth of surgical hospital equipment and
supplies to Lwala, Uganda. It is also in the
first stages of construction of a fifth pediatric
clinic for the treatment of Sleeping Sickness
in Bodo, Chad.
Offering Vocational Skills
Shinya Shiozaki ’10 is now teaching at a
school in Myanmar. But this is not just any
school; and he is not just any graduate.
Having earned a bachelor of arts degree
in middle childhood education, Shinya not
only overcame the difficulty of the language
barrier but also the additional challenge of
being blind. Now, he is working in Myanmar,
formerly the country of Burma, teaching vo-
cational skills to individuals who are blind.
“I enjoy my job in Myanmar and am able to
create human relationships as a teacher for
my students,” said Shinya. “The job is not
about country differences, it is about the
human relationships created.”
Shinya learned about the Myanmar Project
through a professor in Japan, but it was his
experience at Mount Union that laid the
foundation for his success.
“I wanted to come to a small college for
interaction,” said Shinya about his choice
to enroll. “The process was easy. The first
semester was difficult due to my English
Shinya Shiozaki ’10 posed for a picture with Dr. Peter
Schneller of the Department of Education during this
year’s Commencement celebration.
ability and visual im-
pairment, but after
my second semes-
ter my relationships
strengthened with
the other education
students and mem-
bers of the Associa-
tion of International
Students (AIS) group
on campus.
“My impression of
Mount Union is that
it is a very nice edu- Heather Thomas ’07 is just one of many alumni teaching languages to students of
cational environment all ages throughout the world.
where students are Daniel Felice ’04, Ashley Gauer ’09 and Nick
able to give class presentations and discuss Summa ’08 are equally impacting the world
classroom work,” he said. “I would like to thank of language education.
everyone at Mount Union for their support.”
“Thanks to what I learned at Mount Union, I
was able not only to get by, but to thrive,” said
Teaching Languages Daniel of his study abroad experience at Kan-
After earning two post-graduate degrees sai Gaidai University in Osaka, Japan. “My
from Latrobe University in Australia that studies at Mount Union were the foundation
prepared her for a career in Japanese in- that enabled this success, and it was one of
struction, Heather Thomas ’07 is teaching the most rewarding experiences of my life.”
overseas, joining a number of other Mount After graduation, Daniel was fortunate to
Union alumni making an impact as language secure an English teaching position through
educators throughought the world. the JET program, which sends native English
Yet, after earning her degrees and gaining speakers to schools throughout Japan and is
invaluable classroom experience, she felt a popular choice among graduates.
compelled to return to Japan, which she “Right now I live in a city with eight JET schools
had first experienced as a student at Mount all under the same Board of Education and our
Union through the Study Abroad Program, to jobs are all different,” Ashley said. “It is a big
take her teaching to the next level. step to take and many employers in the future
“In my opinion, a much stronger link with see it as a huge plus when looking at your re-
Japan was necessary in order for me to be sume. It is also a big life decision, demanding
successful teaching the language at higher flexibility and adaptability.”
levels,” said Heather. “I have returned to “With my school I speak English in class, but if
teach in Japan – to experience more lan- students don’t understand or have a question,
guage and culture.” my proficiency in Japanese allows me to help
Heather is now teaching at Rocket English them quickly translate a vocabulary word or
School in Nara, Japan, where her goal is to understand a grammar structure,” said Nick,
make learning English as useful and as fun who is teaching at a private English school in
as possible. Osaka. “My students find my ability to speak
Japanese with them comforting and many
“Watching the students improve and plan- ask me to visit their homes and meet their
ning lessons that they enjoy has been a great families.”
part of working at this school,” she said. “I
think the school I work for delivers a very For more on Mount Union students and alum-
high-quality, personalized program of which ni who are living and learning in Japan, visit
www.mountunion.edu/japaneseprofiles.
we can all be proud.”
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 council message class notes
Class Notes to be included in
Issue IV, 2010 of Mount Union
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soon include graduate
students along with people who have completed de- 1942
grees that are new to the campus. It is exciting to think Claudia (Ferguson) Ashelman
that the people who care for you in the doctor’s office, resides at Home of the Good
Shepherd, 390 Church St.,
or design the bridge that you drove over to get there, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
will have received their professional education on the
campus that we know and love. Even the alumni who Dr. William Steiner resides at
Freedom Pointe, 1550 El Camino
graduate with degrees in more traditional majors have Real, The Villages, FL 32159.
become an increasingly diverse group of individuals.
Needless to say, the change in demographics also 1943
means a change in the way that the Alumni Council George J. Stephan resides at The
works to connect members of the Mount Union fam- Lodge Retirement Community,
12050 Montgomery Rd., Apt
ily to the institution. This year, the Council is focused 329, Cincinnati, OH 45249.
on helping Mount Union utilize peer-to-peer social
networking sites to keep people informed about the
latest news. Some of those ideas were tested this April
1947
Dr. Peggy-Jeanne St. Clair
in anticipation of the Second Annual Day of Service. resides at 9633 Valley View
People came to multiple sites across the country and Rd., Unit 2302, Macedonia, OH
44056-3007.
showed their Purple Raider pride by helping in a variety
of exciting community improvement projects.
1948
With some lessons learned, we hope to again help John McIntosh resides at
improve the effort that is made to communicate the 66 Sherman St., Apt. 112,
exciting events that are planned for Alumni Weekend Cambridge, MA 02140-3529.
and Homecoming this fall.
I look forward to seeing you there.
1951
Jeane (Archer) Baylor resides
at 830 Oakwood Dr., Alliance,
Daniel Griffith ’99
Alumni Council President
OH 44601.
1952
Upcoming Alumni Council Rev. Dr. James and Bjorg Davis
reside at 25 Folkstone Dr., East
Meetings Hampton, NY 11937-1248.
Saturday, September 25, 2010, 9 a.m., North Reading
James retired in 2001 as an
attorney.
Room, Kolenbrander Harter Information Center
Thursday, November 11, 2010, 7 p.m., conference 1955
call Grace (Williamson) and
Wilton Eckley ’52 reside at
636 Ridgeside Dr., Golden, CO
80401.
Upcoming M Club Meeetings
Third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., M Club Room, 1958
McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex Mary (Johnson) Chamberlain
resides at 116 Westbrook,
No meetings in July Whitmore Lake, MI 48189-
8208.
Reverse Raffle, Saturday, March 19, 2011, Skyland
Pines
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D e a n a n d J oyc e H o o v e r
reside at 7669 Spring Park Dr.,
Youngstown, OH 44512-5328.
1960
Ann (Reeves) and Robert Burton
reside at 852 Knightsbirdge,
Akron, OH 44313.
James Landis resides at 5238
Cherry Wood Dr., Naples, FL
34119.
1962
Martha “Marti” (Hosler) Durey
resides at 8 Argentine Way,
Norwalk, CT 06850.
D r. F r e d e r i c k M a c h m e r
was recently sworn into the
Senior Foreign Service. He is
posted to the U.S. Embassy in
Afghanistan where he will be
responsible for coverage in
Regional Command-East. He is
also a minister and counselor for
the Senior Foreign Service.
1964
Barbara (Smith ’65) and Warren
Cain reside at 880 Club Dr.,
Keswick, VA 22947.
Janet (Stroud) and Donald
Franzen reside at 2121 S.W. 45
Ter., Cape Coral, FL 33914.
Dr. Sylvester and Kim Green
reside at 1127 High Ridge Rd.,
Unit 116, Stamford, CT 06905.
Larry Shreve resides at 8500 E.
Southern Ave., Lot 483, Mesa,
AZ 85209-3612.
Thomas Truxal resides at 711
Painted Laurel Dr., Jefferson,
NC 28640.
1965
Mark and Joni Dray reside at
The Prestwould, 612 W. Franklin
St., Richmond, VA 23220-4111.
1966
Bonnie (McKee) and William
Patrick reside at 1461 Sunset
Rd., Mayfield Hts., OH 44124.
Jane (Moxley) and Thomas
Smith reside at Fox Meadows
Farm, 59100 Meadowlark Rd.,
Senecaville, OH 43780.
1967
Thomas Minifie can be reached
at P.O. Box 1481, La Conner,
WA 98257.
Sue (Por ter) and Glen
Shellhammer reside at 3549
E. Gleneagles Dr., Avon Park,
FL 33825.
1968
Lon and Beverly Gaumer reside
at 1001 Pendleton Cir., The
Villages, FL 32159.
John Rhodes resides at 1872
Lakeside Dr., Madison, OH
44057.
1969
Lynda Bidlake recently retired
after 26 years serving as a
school psychologist. For the
last 15 years she was employed
by Thompson School District in
Loveland, CO.
David Lakso resides at 15739
Longmeadow St., Dearborn,
MI 48120.
Elaine (Carlisle) Semper is a
school psychologist for Buckeye
Local Schools and Medina
County Educational Services
Center. She was sworn in as
president of the Ohio School
Psychologists at its most recent
convention. She resides at
360 Judita Dr., Brunswick, OH
44212.
Tony and Cathy Zurbrugg co-
chaired the 2008-2009 Kenyon
Parents Fund at Kenyon College
where their daughter Lauren
graduated in May of 2009.
As four-year members of the
Parents Advisor y Council,
they provided leadership that
resulted in nearly $1.2 million
dollars raised with a 49 percent
participation rate among all
Kenyon parents.
1970
Janice (Weber) and Richard
Kohl reside at 33 Summerplace
Dr., Bluffton, SC 29909.
1971
Jessie Schmelling and
David Brinkley were married
November 28, 2009. They
reside at 319 Ed Bevering Rd.,
Byers, TX 76357.
Don Sowards Jr. resides at
15390 Sprucevale Rd., Apt. B,
Calcutta, OH 43920.
Jerry Walters resides at 10301
Winona Ct., Westminster, CO
80031.
1972
Marguerite (Shaf fer) and
Mark Everson reside at 42 S.
Boone Rd., St. Helena Island,
SC 29920.
Patrick McGarvey resides at
2736 3rd St., Cuyahoga Falls,
OH 44221.
Ku r t S . M i l l e r is a sales
representative for Western &
Southern Life.
1973
Daniel and Diane Brown reside
at 245 Laurie Dr., Pittsburgh, PA
15235. Daniel recently retired
after 34 years from Penn Hills
School District. He still remains
the head boys’ volleyball coach.
Diane is the executive director
of Safety Kids, Inc.
William Gollnitz is the senior
environmental scientist and
riverbank filtration specialist
at Wittman Hydro Planning
Associates in Bloomington, IN.
1976
Cynthia (Green) and Rob Flower
reside at 135 Scots Pine Cir.,
Wallace, NC 28466.
L i n d a ( B e n n e t t ) Schmidt
i s a re g i s te re d n u r s e a t
CenturaHealth and the parent of
Katie, 17. They reside at 12059
W. Mexico Ave., Lakewood,
CO 80228.
1977
Jeff Anderson recently retired
from the Ohio Department of
Youth Services. He resides
at 355 Naples Dr., Elyria, OH
44035.
Eveanne (Caton) and Tom
McKean reside at 1422 Hague
Dr. S.W., Leesburg, VA 20175.
She is a school counselor for
Loudoun County Schools.
Duane Rosenlieb Jr. can be
reached at P.O. Box 913, Saint
Albans, WV 25177.
Jeff Winegard is the executive
director of Top of Michigan
Trails Council.
Richard Wingerter is the owner
of Green Making. He resides
at 543 Spath Rd., Sequim, WA
98382.
1980
Laura Kolinski-Schultz and
David Schultz reside at 6217
Chermont St., N.W., Canton,
OH 44718-1007.
Heather (Hallawell) and Dan
Schwenker reside at 1532
Trentwood Rd., Upper Arlington,
OH 43221. She is the director of
development at The Ohio State
University Kirwan Institute.
Lori (Haidet) and Alfred Krahling
are the parents of Erik, 14.
Alfred is the Sears commercial
Northeastern Ohio account
manager. They reside at 21016
Alliance-Sebring Rd., Alliance,
OH 44601.
Rev. Harold and Patrice Shafer
Jr. reside at 11606 Topview Dr.,
Williamsburg, MI 49690.
Gene and Nicole Thorn
announce the birth of a son,
Carter Zachary, on January
18, 2010.
1981
Michael and Cynthia Brislen
reside at 881 Hillside Ave.,
Harrisonburg, VA 22802. He
recently finished more than 20
years with Eastern Mennonite
Missions in East Africa. She is a
nurse at Rockingham Memorial
Hospital.
Lt. Col. Joel and Lori Miller
reside at 4207 S. Dale Mabry
Highway, Apt. 2112, Tampa, FL
33611-1430.
J a m e s W i l l i a m s o n is the
dean of graduate studies
and professor of molecular
biology and chemistry at The
Scripps Research Institute.
He was recently elected as a
new member of the prestigious
American Academy of Arts and
Sciences.
Rev. John Wilson resides at
118 Charles St., Blawnox, PA
15238-1008.
1982
John C. McClatchey Jr. was
recently elected to a fif th
consecutive term as president
of the Shanksville-Stonycreek
S ch o o l D i s t r i c t b o a rd o f
directors. U.S. News and World
Report selected Shanksville
High School as one of its 2008
Bronze Medal Winners for
America’s Best High Schools.
1983
Carole (Millberg) and Robert
Hagan reside at 1912 Shoreham
Dr., Charlotte, NC 28226.
Elizabeth (Ullman) and Michael
Jaszczak are the parents of
Daniel and Betsy. Elizabeth is
the manager of talent acquisition
for Forest City Enterprises.
Douglas Moose resides at
23470 Highpoint Rd., Bristol,
VA 24202-4702.
Virginia Rhodes is the senior
medical liaison for oncology at
Genentech BioOncology. She
alumni gatherings
resides at 1557 Landsdale Cir.,
Twinsburg, OH 44087.
Brad Urbon resides at 1048
W. Mill Dr., Highland Hts., OH
44143-3140.
1984
Glen Danahey is the senior vice
president for nonprofit services
at KeyCorp.
Rev. Rick King is the senior
minister at First Congregational
United Church of Christ in Alumni of the ’70s
Longmont, CO. A group of alumni from the 1970s gathered recently.
1985 Front row (l-r): Diana (Gray ’77) Fitzenrider, Eveanne (Caton ’77)
McKean and Patty (Crowell ’77) Sopko. Back row (l-r): Kathy
Diane (Flowers) Coury is the
(Stafford ’77) Judge, Dennis Judge ’76, Michele (Charriere ’77)
vice president for business
Forman and Shirley (Schwartz ’77) Klocek.
development at Louis Thomas
Masterson and Company.
Pat Whiteman debuted her Mount Union Women
second cabaret show in Los The Canton Massillon Chapter of Mount Union
Angeles. Women enjoyed a Christmas Tea and silent auction
to benefit the scholarship fund.
1986
Nola Mayfield resides at 1015
2nd St. N., Jacksonville Beach,
FL 32250-6605.
1987
Whitney (Thomas) Bauman
resides at 105 Seneca Tr., Apt.
B, Hartville, OH 44632.
Enelly (Santiago) Betancourt
resides at 950 Olde Hickory Rd.,
Lancaster, PA 17601.
Pictured (l-r): Alice (Weir ’50) Myser, Sara (Hood) Tannehill,
Mike Jarrett resides at 4209 Martha (Lutz ’48) Unger, Marti Hostettler
Forrer Rd., Orrville, OH 44667.
Beth Unkefer resides at 6160
Stumph Rd., Apt. 105, Parma,
OH 44130.
1988
K a z u ko ( Fu j i t a ) L e o p o l d
resides at Feuerwehrstrasse
10, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
60435.
1989 Pictured (l-r): Emma Kantor, Lynne (Graybill ’72) Grosenbaugh
Jonathan and Jennifer Kessel
announce the birth of a son,
Jackson Kole, on June 21,
2009.
Pete and Mary Long announce
the birth of a daughter, Lillian
Jo-Ann, on August 13, 2009.
They reside at 36642 Spindrift
Dr., Eastlake, OH 44095.
1990
Brendan Dick resides at 2106
32 nd St. N.W., Canton, OH
44720. Pictured (l-r): Janet McLean ’56, Sue (Dugle ’67) March, April
(March ’63) Falconer, Diane (Bukovinsky ’64) Geiger
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 alumni spotlight
Stacy and Ronald Ede-Johnson
reside at 50153 Roanoke Ave.,
Unit 104, Canton, MI 48187.
Stacy is the human resources
manager for facilities and
Smith Earns Promotion operations at the University of
Michigan.
Mount Union Trustee Marcus Smith ’88 was recently promoted to director of Asian
equity at MFS Investment Management. His responsibilities include overseeing Larry Gallina is an account
portfolio managers, analysts and investment staff in its Singapore, Tokyo and c o n s u l t a n t fo r C h e m i c a l
Abstracts.
Sydney offices.
Todd Milliken resides at 1263
Adams Honored by CSU Clearwood Rd., Henrico, VA
23238.
Mount Union Trustee Gary S. Adams ’75, past president of the Va n q u i l l a ( S a n d e r s ) a n d
Greater Cleveland Auto Dealers’ Association (GCADA), was Allen Wilks ’87 reside at 7615
honored with the Alumni of the Year Award by Cleveland State Pinecrest Ln., Solon, OH
University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. 44139.
Sisk Honored by Lamar University 1991
Victoria S. Casper earned a
Mount Union Trustee Dr. Dorothy (Denning ’58) Sisk, Conn Chair master’s degree in counseling
for Gifted Education in Lamar University’s College of Education and human development for
school counseling from Walsh
and Human Development was Lamar’s 2009 Distinguished Facul-
University.
ty Lecturer, one of the highest honors accorded Lamar faculty.
Robert Curry is the senior vice
Garcon Receives Award president and chief compliance
officer for Fifth Third Bank.
Pierre Garçon ’10 is the first active NFL player to be honored with the
Michael Force is the senior vice
Pop Warner Little Scholars Inc. Award for his ongoing earthquake president and regional lending
relief efforts in Haiti. Previous recipients include late NCAA president executive at Western Reserve
Myles Brand, former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue and former Bank.
U. S. Congressman and USA football chairman Jack Kemp. Donald and Amy Hale reside
at 4505 Hidden Ct., Rocklin,
Wrestling Hall of Fame CA 95677.
Tami Konieczny resides at 4204
Paul Cotton ’83 and Chris Minick ’97 were inducted in 2010 to the Stark County
Eastview Ln., Wilmington, DE
Wrestling Hall of Fame.
19802.
Don Montgomery ’77 was inducted into the National Wrestling Coaches Associa-
tion Hall of Fame for his coaching accomplishments while at Mount Union. 1992
Kevin and Maria Hopkins are
Dray Receives Award the parents of Connor, 12
and Donovan, 10. Kevin is the
Mark S. Dray ’65 was honored with the William & Mary College Law district business manager for
Novo Nordisk, Inc. They reside
School Citizen-Lawyer Award at its commencement ceremony. He
is pictured (center) with Justice Sandra Day O’Connor (left) and
at 16 Corliss Rd., Windham,
NH 03087.
William & Mary President Taylor Reveley (right).
Jennifer (Hershey) and Tom
State-Champion Coaches Thompson ’94 are the parents of
Katie, 10 and Kellie, 1. Jennifer
is a reading inter vention
Charlie Penny’ 98 is the head track and field coach at Warren G. Harding High
specialist for New Albany-Plain
School in Warren, Ohio. His team recently won the Ohio Division I track title. Local Schools and Tom is the
president and owner of Star
Matt Keller ’96 serves as head track and field coach for University City Schools in
Cleaning Systems. They reside
St. Louis, Missouri. His team won the Missouri Class 3 state title. at 149 Midhurst Rd., Gahanna,
OH 43230.
Alumni Earn Doctoral Degrees
Laura Clunk ’06 and Kim Koran ’06 recently earned doctor of 1993
William and Jennifer Benner
physical therapy degrees from Walsh University. Laura received
reside at 13377 N. Main St.,
The Joan C. Nethery Clinical Excellence and Academic Excel- Beloit, OH 44609.
lence awards. Kim received the Professional Service and Peer
Rev. Erica Brown resides at
Recognition awards.
348 Willard Ave. N.E., Warren,
OH 44483.
Alumni Earn Law Degrees
Thomas R. Houlihan recently
Kinsey McInturf ’07, Lisa Sanniti ’07 and Chad Hawks ’06 recently earned received Appellate Law
juris doctor degrees from The University of Akron School of Law.
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Cer tification by the Ohio
State Bar Association. He is a
partner at Amer Cunningham
Co., L.P.A.
Shawna (Erb) and Mark L’Italien
reside at 617 Bricker Farms Ln.,
Salem, OH 44460. Shawna is a
lawyer at Harrington, Hoppe &
Mitchell, Ltd. She was recently
selected as a 40 Under 40
Honoree Award recipient by the
Mahoning Valley Professional
20/30 Club and the Community
Foundation of the Mahoning
Valley. Shawna was chosen as
a top MVP out of the 40. Mark
is the director of information
services at Salem Community
Hospital.
1994
Steven and Amber Agresta
reside at 3221 Saint Mikala Ct.,
Twinsburg, OH 44087.
ChangHee Cho resides at 121
Meyer Rd., #12-07 The Makena,
Singapore 437932.
Angel (Ziemnik) and Jack Keefe
are the parents of Will, 8 and
Alex, 4. They reside at 9069
Chamberlin Rd., Twinsburg,
OH 44087.
Thad and Esther King are
the parents of Marisa, 6 and
Brandan, 4.
Amanda (Darrah ’05) and Keith
Waesch announce the birth of
a son, Nathan Jon, on May 14,
2010. Amanda is a healthcare
attorney at Brennan, Manna &
Diamond, LCC in Akron, OH.
Keith is the athletic director
and golf coach at Rootstown
High School.
1995
Amity (Packard) Arnold is a
physician assistant at Ashland
University Student Health
Center.
Dr. Fendrich Clark and Cenell
Munford-Clark ’93 reside at
2648 Squirrel Hollow St. N.E.,
Canton, OH 44704.
Tammy (Dougherty) Durham
resides at 136 Sorrel Sky Ln.,
Liberty, SC 29657.
Anastasia (Baxter) Eurton
resides at 160 Great Rd., Apt.
2, North Smithfield, RI 02896.
Catherine (Link) Hoffman is
an independent arts and crafts
professional.
1996
Brian Garrett resides at 3990
Valley View Rd., Zanesville,
OH 43701.
Ed and Jenifer (Burkey ’94)
Kiernan reside at 220 E. 42nd St.,
15th Floor, New York, NY 10017.
Holly (Hunter) and Nicolas
Mora announce the birth of
a daughter, Finley Jayne, on
August 25, 2009 who joins
sibling Kaden, 4.
Robert Murphy resides at 3015
Junior Pkwy., Brunswick, OH
44212.
Geri (Mar tin) and Brian
Penkowski announce the birth
of a son, Nicholas, on March
25, 2009, who joins siblings
Christopher, 6 and Matthew, 2.
Dr. Ben Utterback resides at
1500 Radford St. N.E., North
Canton, OH 44720.
1997
Katelyn (Wiedle) and Troy
Clapp are the parents of Scott,
11 and Rebecca, 5. Katelyn is
the assistant vice president at
Old Fort Banking Company.
They reside at 6592 E. SR 101,
Clyde, OH 43410.
C a r o l y n n ( Ta n ) C u l l i g a n
resides at 6261 Lake Trail Dr.,
Westerville, OH 43082-8783.
Tanya (Homan) and Steve
Hoeting announce the birth of
a son, Isaac, on November 16,
2009, who joins sibling Ryan, 6
and Jonathan, 3. They reside at
1304 Chaucer Pl., Maineville,
OH 45039.
Averi (Snyder) and David
Hudson ’95 announce the birth
of a son, Jack, on June 9, 2009,
who joins siblings Molly, 9, Riley,
7 and Emily, 4. Averi is a second
grade teacher and David is
a high school math teacher
for Lake Local Schools. They
reside at 11389 Hoover Ave.,
Uniontown, OH 44685.
Kevin Lawson resides at 3408
Deerfield Ave. SW., Dalton,
OH 44618.
Kara Lee resides at 1429 State
Route 89 #A, Ashland, OH
44805-9763.
Erin (Cardinal) and Shawn
Robertson announce the birth
of a daughter, Bridget Aileen, on
August 6, 2008 who joins sibling
Molly, 5. Erin and Shawn are
attorneys at Alex J. Robertson &
Associates. Shawn was recently
elected president of the Stark
County Bar Association. They
reside at 1169 Kingsway St.,
Alliance, OH 44601.
Francis “Jay” Sirianni III resides
at 1159 Orr St., Jamestown, NY
14701.
Michelle (Morris) and Dan
Wilson announce the birth
of boy triplets, Chase, Drake
and Owen on June 28, 2009
who join sibling Gracie, 3. They
reside at 1615 Sturbridge Dr.,
Louisville, OH 44641.
1998
Toby Boyce recently earned
the National Association
of REALTORS Shor t Sale
& Fo r e c l o s u r e R e s o u r c e
designation. He is a licensed
real estate agent with Keller
Williams Consultants Realty.
Tami (Poto) Carper resides at
6480 Fern Ln. Cir., Hartville,
OH 44632.
Rachel (Garnes ’00) and Jay
Hays announce the birth of a
son, Samuel Andrew, on July
4, 2009.
Brian and Maria Heddleston
announce the birth of a son,
Nathan Brian, on September
17, 2009.
Andrew Miller resides at 5539
Noel St., Louisville, OH 44641.
N a t e M i l l e r’s classic car
restoration work was featured
in the April issue of Mustang
Monthly magazine.
Matthew and Danielle Scandrol
announce the birth of a son,
Rocco Guy, on December 15,
2009.
Melanie (Lundberg) and James
Schuller announce the birth
of a daughter, Ava June, on
December 1, 2009. Melanie is
employed by Pfizer. They reside
at 211 Lansbrooke Ln., Apex,
NC 27502.
Suzanne “Suzy” Venet and
Bruce Pietz were married
August 7, 2009. They announce
the birth of a daughter, Bailee
Gloria, on November 30, 2009.
They reside at 2971 Center Ave.,
Alliance, OH 44601.
Daniel Yanak resides at 2851 W.
10th St., Cleveland, OH 44111.
Alyson (Muenster) and Erick
Zimmer announce the birth of
a daughter, Kyra, on September
16, 2009, who joins siblings
Ericka, 6, Olivia, 5 and Laila, 2.
They reside at 1811 Tripp Ave.,
Jamison, PA 18929.
1999
Jamie (Back) Askren resides
at 8255 Ann St., Navarre, OH
44662.
Richard and Misty Barone are
the parents of Arianna, 5 and
Aiden, 3. Richard is a restaurant
manager. They reside at 120
Baird Ave., Wadsworth, OH
44281.
David Cooper and Amy
Sher wood were married
December 6, 2008 in For t
Lauderdale, FL. He is a
regional account executive for
Maxim Health Systems and
she is a distribution manager
for A Raymond Tinnerman
Manufacturing, Inc. They reside
in Novi, Michigan.
Mark and Jennifer (Herrmann)
Foster announce the birth of a
son, Ean Hays, on January 23,
2010. Mark is a client systems
specialist at John Carroll
University. They reside at 1653
8 th St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH
44221-4501.
Bradley Haynes is the supervisor
of general accounting at
Sherwin Williams in Cleveland.
Paula LeCount resides at 12585
Lawnwood Ave. N.W., Massillon,
OH 44647.
Laurel (Copeland) and Brian
Lusk ’98 announce the birth of a
daughter, Cameron, on October
5, 2009, who joins sibling
Kaylee, 3. Brian is employed by
Archer Signs.
Dr. Michelle (Miller) McCann
resides at 3923 Larabee Cir.,
Uniontown, OH 44685.
Tyler Sutton resides at 4300
Eagle Ave., Stow, OH 44224.
2000
Nichole (Bereschik ’01) and
Rief Gilg announce the birth of
a son, Henry, on July 25, 2009.
Nichole is a teacher for Fort
Wayne Community Schools
and Rief is the dean of students
and head varsity football coach
for Huntington County School
Corporation. They reside at
9920 Rainer Pass, Fort Wayne,
IN 46804.
Carrie Gram is the development
manager at Pontifical College
Josephinum.
Cari (Readinger) Henegar
announces the birth of a son,
Nathan, on April 14, 2008.
Ryan Kellison resides at 213
½ N. Beaver St., Lisbon, OH
44432.
Erin Lyden resides at 11850
E d g e w a t e r D r. , # 1 0 1 0 ,
Lakewood, OH 44107.
Sayaka (Nakatsu) and Hidenori
Takahashi reside at 1192-89
Children’s Art Sought
Children of alumni are currently being sought to draw
and color pictures of Mount Union landmark settings
for a children’s book detailing the history of Mount
Union. Submissions should be free-hand drawings
(no copies of pictures colored will qualify) of any of
the following landmarks on campus. Drawings should
be sent to the Office of Alumni and College Activities
at 1972 Clark. Ave, Alliance, OH, 44601 for a chance
to be published.
All drawings must be on white paper, 8 ½ X 11 in
size, and created with the use of colored pencils or
crayons. Submissions must be received by August 1,
2010 to be eligible and should be accompanied by the
child’s name and age, parents’ names and graduation
years and the child’s decription of what they have
drawn on a separate sheet of paper.
Young artists may choose from the following land-
marks:
• Elliott Hall
• Chapman Hall
• Mount Union Stadium
• The “Rock”
• Columbian Gates
• Bracy Hall
• Bridge
• Dewald Chapel
• Mount Union Seal
• The McPherson Academic and Athletic
Complex (The MAAC)
• Bell Tower
• Mount Union Football
All artwork submitted becomes the property of Mount Union and
will not be returned. By submitting a drawing, you agree to allow
your picture to be published should it be selected by the Alumni
Council for inclusion in the book. All artwork will be displayed
online after final book selections are made. Artists featured in
the book will be honored guests at the Alumni Weekend and
Homecoming 2010 celebrations.
Furukawa-chyo, Omihachiman- Jennifer (Biscotti) and Matt
city Shiga 523-0056 Japan. Dahler announce the birth of
They are the parents of Reo, 4. twin girls, Claire Elizabeth and
Emily Mae, on November 20,
2001 2009.
Christina (Fitzpatrick) Banach Joseph Ellis is the administrator
resides at 43850 Joy Rd., at Miner va Area Christian
Plymouth, MI 48170-4094. School.
Matt and Amy Benson reside at Vince and Molly Finney reside
8861 Columbus Rd., Louisville, at 4854 Gables Crossing, Lewis
OH 44641. Center, OH 43035.
Kathleen (DeStefano) and Eric Mandy Gingerich and Travis
Blinn ’04 reside at 2316 Mt. Coleman were married June 27,
Pleasant St. N.E., Canton, OH 2009 in Chicago, IL.
44721.
Heather (Lewis) and Bob
Emily (Schmucker) and Randy
Glorioso announce the birth
Brumbaugh reside at 365 E. of a son, Ryan, on October 25,
Nassau St., East Canton, OH 2009.
44730.
Tammy (Farranty ’02) and Brian
Guinther announce the birth of
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a son, Max Neil, on September
8, 2009. They reside at 135
Hayfield Dr., Delaware, OH
43015.
Ashlee (Semelka) and Flavil
Hampsten announce the birth of
a daughter, Brooklyn Samantha,
on November 3, 2009. Flavil is
the director of team marketing
a n d b u s i n e s s o p e ra t i o n s
for the National Basketball
Association and Ashlee is a
reading specialist for Peoria
Unified School District.
Kelly (Teal) and Tom Miller
announce the birth of a son,
Mason James, on November 9,
2009. Kelly is a fifth grade math
teacher and Tom is a special
education English teacher for
Marlington Local Schools. They
reside at 4280 Beechwood Ave.,
Alliance, OH 44601.
Shawn and Crystal Painter
announce the birth of daughter,
Delaney Lynn, on February 19,
2010, who joins sibling Riley.
Elizabeth (Davis) and Gary
Somerset announce the birth
of a daughter, Claudia Elizabeth,
on November 4, 2009. They
reside at 3203 New Coach Ln.,
Bowie, MD 20716.
Suzanne (Lackey) and Anthony
Springer announce the birth of
a daughter, Madeline Claire, on
July 18, 2008 who joins sibling
Emily Elizabeth, 5. Suzanne is
an elementary music teacher
and Anthony is the orchestra
director for Mount Vernon City
Schools. They reside at 8599
Horn Rd., Gambier, OH 43022.
Justin Walley is a postdoctoral
researcher at the University
of California San Diego. He
resides at 3856 Via Del Mar,
San Diego, CA 92130.
Renee (Antolik) and Todd
Wodzinski announce the birth of
a son, Trent Joseph, on October 7,
2009 who joins sibling Alaina, 3.
2002
Rebecca Brown and Matthew
Algeri were married July 25,
2009. Members of the bridal
party included Martha (Powers
’00) Leskauskas, Sarah Edwards
and Robert Brown ’98. Rebecca
and Matthew reside at 2744
Forestview Ave., Rocky River,
OH 44116.
Marc Cancilla resides at 20452
Scotch Pine Way, Strongsville,
OH 44149.
Holly Friedrich resides at 1648
Rydalmount Rd., Cleveland Hts.,
OH 44118.
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Becky (Blaser) and Alex Grinch
reside at 1703 Walsh Ct., Unit B,
Laramie, WY 82070.
Andrea (Fleming) and Noah
Hager reside at 173 Dartmouth
Dr., Hicksville, NY 11801.
Nia Jackson and William Yow
were married July 25, 2009. She
is the chief executive assistant
of Harvest Power Community
Development Group Inc. and he
is employed by the Department
of Homeland Security.
Heather Kin resides at 2163
Kingscreek Ct., Grove City,
OH 43123.
Nicholas Limperos resides at
4549 Switchback Tr., Columbus,
OH 43228.
Shannon (McCarthy) and Curtis
Metrick announce the birth of a
daughter, Addison Kathleen, on
August 23, 2009. They reside at
35502 Beachpark Dr., Eastlake,
OH 44095.
Megan (Sauner ’01) and Chuck
Moore reside at 308 Lisa Ave.
S.W., Hartville, OH 44632.
Chuck is a financial advisor at
Perry Reghetti & Associates.
Charlie Payne and Megan
Forsythe were married July 17,
2009. Charlie is a physician at
St. John West Shore Hospital
and Megan is an assistant
prosecutor for Medina County.
They reside at 3303 Linden Rd.,
#511, Rocky River, OH 44116.
Katie Schnurrenberger and
Keith Arthurs were married
December 27, 2009. Members
of the wedding party included
Sarah Herren and Kristin
(Karlen ’03) Mangus. Katie is a
seventh grade teacher for Lake
Local Schools and Keith is a
high school math teacher for
Fairless Local Schools.
Theresa (Yankie ’03) and Keith
Solar announce the birth of a
son, Derek William, on June 20,
2009. Keith is the coordinator of
the Perry Community Fitness
Center.
Maureen (Gurley) and Michael
Svigel reside at 366 East 307th
St., Willowick, OH 44095.
Joshua Weir resides at 2617
Blake Ave. N.W. #25, Canton,
OH 44718.
2003
Carl “Rob” and Betsy Adamson
are the parents of Anthony, 4
and William, 1. Rob is an account
executive for Toshiba. They
reside at 1888 White Chapel
Cir., Uniontown, OH 44685.
Thomas and Allesan Armstrong
announce the birth of a daughter,
Xoe Madison, on March 24,
2010.
Megan Cochran resides at 2190
Liberty St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH
44221.
Nicole (Yanik) Eash resides at
1008 Vincent Blvd., Alliance,
OH 44601.
Nicholas Jackson resides at
2207 S. Rockhill Ave., Alliance,
OH 44601.
Dustin Koch resides at 4396
Haybury Dr., New Albany, OH
43054.
Vy Lam and Sean Mancini were
married September 12, 2009.
They reside in Independence,
OH.
Laura (Thatcher) Leach resides
at 130 Independence Blvd.,
Delaware, OH 43015.
Sara Lundenberger is the
special events coordinator at
Akron Children’s Hospital.
Rachael (Mayfield) and
Shannon Price announce the
birth of a daughter, Julianna, on
April 28, 2009.
Matt Sotcan resides at 2417
Fairchild Cir. N.W., Uniontown,
OH 44685.
Troy Weatherly resides at 5576
Natures Touch Ave., Las Vegas,
NV 89131.
Ashley Wilcoxon is the director
of sales and catering at Singh
Resorts in Marathon, FL.
Brianna Zilch resides at 3741
Bradford Rd., University Hts.,
OH 44118.
2004
Jessica (Risko) Alexander
resides at 6854 Ormoc St.,
Wahiawa, HI 96786.
Robert Bauman resides at 703
Laurelwood Dr. S.E., Warren,
OH 44484.
Rachel (Sackett) Compton
resides at 418 S. Center St.,
Newton Falls, OH 44444.
Jessica (Montgomery) Crider
resides at 31101 Tower Rd.,
Salem, OH 44460.
Timothy DeStefano resides
at 142 Hudson Apartments,
Chadwell Ln., London N8 7RX
UK.
Vincent Edwards resides at
2324 ½ Rockhill, Alliance, OH
44601.
Matthew Flanagan resides at
231 Plum St. N., East Canton,
OH 44730.
Sarah Gray and Brian Haigler
were married in January of
2009. They reside at 11231
North Hampton Dr., Charlotte,
NC 28277.
Dr. Aaron Kennedy resides at
7816 Rosehall Cove, Lakewood
Ranch, FL 34202.
Amy Kuceyeski resides at 465
Main St., Apt. 3-C, New York
City, NY 10044.
Joseph and Kourtney Lester
reside at 35871 Maplegrove Rd.,
Willoughby Hills, OH 44094.
Marsha May resides at 3019
Doxey Dr., Akron, OH 44312.
Samuel Mathias resides at 365
W. Indiana Ave., Sebring, OH
44672.
Tiffany Murello and Jaron
Schultz were married November
21, 2009.
Grant Relic resides at 1922
Grantwood Dr., Parma, OH
44134.
Jennifer (Hoffman) and Scott
Schuster reside at 9003 Birch
Ct., Indian Trail, NC 28079.
Kathy (Carlson ’03) and Brandon
Smith announce the birth of
a son, Aiden John, on May 4,
2009. Kathy is the director of
resident services at Abbewood
Senior Living Community and
is pursuing a master’s degree
in education at Cleveland State
University. Brandon graduated
from Aultman College of
Nursing in December and is a
registered nurse at Fresenius
Medical Care. They reside at
1214 Chapman Ln., Medina,
OH 44256.
Kate Steklachich resides at
1410 Federal St., Pittsburgh,
PA 15212.
J u s t i n a n d J a n e l l e To d d
announce the birth of a son,
Braydan, on June 18, 2009.
Jennifer (Lewis) and Troy
Warnock announce the birth of
a son, Caden Jeffery, on March
27, 2009. Jennifer is an athletic
trainer for Heath City Schools
and Troy is a plans examiner
for Licking County. They reside
at 122 N. Williams St., Newark,
OH 43055.
2005
Stephanie (Barille) and
Brian Angeloni reside at 792
Hampshire Rd., Stow, OH
44224.
Kristen Barker and Kiel Cox
were married July 12, 2008.
Kristen is a mathematics teacher
and Kiel is an English teacher for
Coventry Local Schools.
Amanda Buzzacco resides at
1068 Susan Ln., Girard, OH
44420.
Desiree (Shundry) Dennis is an
educational analyst at Charles
Schwab.
Sheri (Early) Gross resides at
7 Sparta Ln., Apex, NC 27502-
1227.
Elena (Hoellein) Less resides
at 2585 Euclid Hts. Blvd., Apt 1,
Cleveland Hts., OH 44106.
Candace Mansfield resides at
2980 N. Park Ave. Ext, Warren,
OH 44481-9364.
and costume studio supervisor
S. Rayna Middleton is a lecturer
at Texas A&M University. She
resides at 1305 W. Villa Maria,
#E201, Bryan, TX 77801.
Lynn Anne Mor timer and
Christopher Kohl were married
October 17, 2009. They reside at
8999 Hamburg Rd., Frederick,
MD 21702.
Jillian Smith and Ryan Longo
’04 were married December
27, 2008. Members of the
wedding party included Laura
Vesco, Sarah Freeman, Dana
Wa g n e r , S t a c y L i p o w s k i ,
Angela Dallas, Matthew
Flanagan ’06, Percy McGhee,
Andrew Davis and Adam
Fantone. Ryan is an auditor
for Amturst North America.
They reside at 4390 Hialeah
Dr., Parma, OH 44134.
Erica (Lykins) Stabl resides
at 37595 Lake Dr., Avon, OH
44011.
Kara Stoddard resides at 728
Circle Ct., Martinsville, VA 24112.
Laura Wesolowski resides at
1930 W. Passyunk Ave., FL 2,
Philadelphia, PA 19145-3631.
Somer Williams resides at 5962
Woodshire Dr., Westerville, OH
43081.
2006
Kelley Bryan graduated magna
cum laude from The University
of Akron School of Law in May
of 2009. She took the Ohio bar
examination in July and was
admitted to practice in the State
of Ohio in November of 2009.
Kelley is the assistant director
of Law for the city of Stow. She
resides at 1933 Hillside Ter.,
Akron, OH 44305.
S a r a h C u l l i s o n earned a
doctorate of osteopathic
medicine degree (D.O.) on
May 30 from Lake Erie College
of Osteopathic Medicine
(LECOM) in Erie, PA. She and
her husband Jeffrey Craig will
be relocating to Chillicothe, OH,
where she will be completing
1940s Herbert Gross ’49:
hlg144@chartermi.net
Elvin Madison ’49:
elvinmadison@yahoo.com
Carl Orwick ’42:
corwick@neo.rr.com
1950s
Mary (Johnson ’58) Chamberlain:
mojochamb@yahoo.com
Wilton Eckley ’52:
w.eckley@live.com
Dean Hoover ’58:
deanrh@aol.com
James K. Smith ’58:
dr.jamesksmithsr@yahoo.com
Paul E. Thomas ’53:
pthomas40@neo.rr.com
1960s
Lynda Bidlake ’68:
lynda.bidlake@gmail.com
Ann (Reeves ’60) Burton:
r.burton@prodigy.net
Warren Cain ’64:
warrencain@embarqmail.com
Mark Dray ’65:
mdray@hunton.com
Janet (Stroud ’64) Franzen:
warmnow@comcast.net
Lon Gaumer ’68:
longaumer@comcast.net
James Landis ’60:
jwlandis2@comcast.net
Dr. Frederick Machmer ’62:
rick.machmer@cox.net
Annie (Glassburn ’64) Otto:
grannieannieok@cfl.rr.com
Bonnie (McKee ’66) Patrick:
wjpat@sbcglobal.net
John Rhodes ’68:
jetb2@yahoo.com
Glen Shellhammer ’67:
glenshellhammer@aol.com
Jane (Moxley ’66) Smith:
foxmeadowsbarn@gmail.com
Thomas Truxal ’64:
tomtruxal@skybest.com
1970s
Jeff Anderson ’77:
susanw2000@hotmail.com
C. Mark Bailey ’76:
mark.bailey1012@gmail.com
Jessie (Schmelling ’71) Brinkley:
jessme1947@gmail.com
Daniel Brown ’73:
dandianebrown@gmail.com
Joe Dotson ’79:
dotsonja57@gmail.com
Cynthia (Green ’76) Flower:
flower5750@aol.com
Janice (Weber ’70) Kohl:
rksummerplace@gmail.com
Eveanne (Caton ’77) McKean:
ecmstdm@verizon.net
Michael Power ’72:
doughboy747@cox.net
Duane Rosenlieb Jr. ’77:
drosenliebjr@verizon.net
Linda (Bennett ’76) Schmidt:
wcs5678@comcast.net
Lon Walters ’78:
lwalters@statesville.net
Richard Wingerter ’77:
richw@sonic.net
1980s
Whitney (Thomas ’87) Bauman:
weteco808@gmail.com
Enelly (Santiago ’87) Betancourt:
esanbet41@yahoo.com
Michael Brislen ’81:
mdbrislen@yahoo.com
Carole (Millberg ’83) Hagan:
carole.hagan@wachovia.com
Elizabeth (Ullman ’83) Jaszczak:
eajaszczak@juno.com
Rev. Rick King ’84:
kingecky@comcast.net
alumni e-mail
Kazuko (Fujita ’88) Leopold:
kw.leopold@web.de
Pete Long ’89:
longpj@hosemaster.com
Nola Mayfield ’86:
nolamay26@hotmail.com
Lt. Col. Joel Miller ’81:
jlrdrmiller@earthlink.net
Douglas Moose ’83:
headmoose1959@live.com
Keith Phillips ’89:
keith.phillips@nike.com
Laura Kolinski-Schultz ’80:
terraki2@yahoo.com
Virginia Rhodes ’83:
rhodes.virginia@gene.com
Bill Schumacher ’82:
bill.schumacher@mypbandtbank.com
Rev. Harold Shafer Jr. ’80:
revhal3@charter.net
Brad Urbon ’83:
baurbon@roadrunner.com
Rev. John Wilson ’81:
jrwilson84@cs.com
1990s
Steven Agresta ’99:
asagresta@roadrunner.com
Amity (Packard ’95) Arnold:
naarnold@lycos.com
Jamie (Back ’99) Askren:
jmaskren@gmail.com
Richard Barone ’99:
richdantebarone@yahoo.com
Rev. Erica Brown ’93:
elbrown348@gmail.com
Ed Bubonics ’94:
ebubonics@solonboe.org
ChangHee Cho ’94:
chc0853@gmail.com
Carolynn (Tan ’97) Culligan:
carolynn_tan@yahoo.com
Anastasia (Baxter ’95) Eurton:
baxta72@hotmail.com
Mark Foster ’99:
mfoster@jcu.edu
Brian Garrett ’96:
bgfin959@yahoo.com
Donald Hale ’91:
haledonl@att.net
Kevin Hopkins ’92:
kvih@novonordisk.com
Averi (Snyder ’97) Hudson:
nosduh@sbcglobal.net
Angel (Ziemnik ’94) Keefe:
jkeefe12@adelphia.net
Thad King ’94:
kingthad@sbcglobal.net
Tami Konieczny ’91:
go4autk69@msn.com
Paula LeCount ’99:
paulalecount@yahoo.com
Kara Lee ’97:
runningjunkie33@yahoo.com
Tennille (Jones ’99) Lewis:
jones-lewis@acs.sparcc.org
Shawna (Erb ’93) L’Italien:
slitalien@neo.rr.com
Laurel (Copeland ’99) Lusk:
llusk@415group.com
Andrew Miller ’98:
amillerdpm@yahoo.com
Todd Milliken ’90:
toddmilliken@yahoo.com
Robert Murphy ’96:
bmurphy34@sbcglobal.net
Geri (Martin ’96) Penkowski:
geripenkowski@hotmail.com
Amanda (Shepherd ’96) Shaffer:
mandyshaffer99@gmail.com
Francis “Jay” Sirianni III ’97:
jsirianni@swms.wnyric.org
Tyler Sutton ’99:
tosutton@yahoo.com
Tian Pheng Tan ’92:
tianptan@hotmail.com
Michelle (Morris ’97) Wilson:
mwilson0123@neo.rr.com
Alyson (Muenster ’98) Zimmer:
alysonzimmer@yahoo.com
2000s
Angelica Ackerman ’07:
ackermam@gmail.com
Ashley Ambrosia ’07:
asambrosia@aol.com
Brian Angeloni ’05:
tangeloni@neo.rr.com
Christina (Fitzpatrick ’01) Banach:
missfitz79@hotmail.com
Robert Bauman ’04:
Robert.bauman@neomin.org
Maria Becker ’08:
mbecker@towardsemployment.org
Anina Beegle ’08:
beegle.ae@gmail.com
Jackelyn (Frederick ’07) Braisted:
jackelynfrederick@yahoo.com
Kelley Bryan ’06:
keb37@zips.uakron.edu
Jennifer (Runner ’08) Burkholder:
gingin0404@yahoo.com
Erica Burmeister ’09:
ericalburmeister@gmail.com
Justin Burton ’03:
jburton22@wm.com
Amanda Buzzacco ’05:
lilbuz12@aol.com
Marc Cancilla ’02:
cancilmj@hotmail.com
Megan Carlisle ’09:
megancarlisle1@gmail.com
Megan Cochran ’03:
mcochran5481@hotmail.com
Rachel (Sackett ’04) Compton:
rach9brady@aol.com
Tonya Cordery ’07:
tac929@yahoo.com
David Cotton ’09:
saeboarder09@gmail.com
Kristen (Barker ’05) Cox:
krcox@coventryschools.org
Jessica (Montgomery ’04) Crider:
jmontgomery0616@yahoo.com
Rebekah Deppert ’09:
rldeppert@gmail.com
Timothy DeStefano ’04:
srpanzada@gmail.com
Rosa Detweiler ’06:
detweirj@yahoo.com
Nicole (Yanik ’03) Eash:
nyanik_24@hotmail.com
Jillian Eckart ’09:
jillian.eckart@gmail.com
Vincent Edwards ’04:
edwardsv@acs.sparcc.org
Joseph Ellis ’01:
lccsjellis@yahoo.com
James Enright ’08:
jenright27@gmail.com
Vince Finney ’01:
vwfinney@yahoo.com
Kate Fortney ’09:
kfortney@wellnesshouse.org
Stacey Fox ’09:
staceylfox@gmail.com
Holly Friedrich ’02:
holly_friedrich@victoryconnect.com
Felicia Gang ’07:
gangfa@email.uc.edu
Leia Gentile ’09:
lngentile@live.com
Rief Gilg ’00:
rgilg@hccsc.k12.in.us
Emily (Schmucker ’01) Glorioso: Justin Todd ’04:
emilyazd21@yahoo.com
Alex Grinch ’02:
agrinch@wyo.edu
Becky (Blaser ’02) Grinch:
rblaser20@hotmail.com
Michael Groff ’06:
groffmd18@yahoo.com
Sheri (Early ’05) Gross:
sle83@sbcglobal.net
Brian Guinther ’01:
brianguinther@hotmail.com
Andrea (Fleming ’02) Hager:
af_hager@yahoo.com
Rachel (Garnes ’00) Hays:
rachelghays@sbcglobal.net
Cari (Readinger ’00) Henegar:
chenegar@cavs.com
Lisa (Andrews ’06) Herchick:
lherchick@gmail.com
Nicholas Jackson ’03:
nickjonjackson@gmail.com
Courtney (Sevin ’07) John:
ccjohn03@gmail.com
Eric Kassel ’08:
erickassel@ymail.com
Ryan Kellison ’00:
rpk@email.com
Dr. Aaron Kennedy ’04:
kennedydmd@gmail.com
Heather Kin ’02:
kinhf@hotmail.com
Dustin Koch ’03:
dustinrobert@gmail.com
Amy Kuceyeski ’04:
afk5@case.edu
Laura (Thatcher ’03) Leach:
laura21thatcher@hotmail.com
Elena (Hoellein ’05) Less:
eah@clevelandmetroparks.com
Joseph Lester ’04:
jlester310@hotmail.com
Jillian (Smith ’05) Longo:
smith_jill@hotmail.com
Erin Lyden ’00:
erinlyden@gmail.com
Candace Mansfield ’05:
sunkistmarie@aol.com
Matt MarLett ’09:
marlettmb@gmail.com
Nick Massella ’07:
nickmassella@gmail.com
Samuel Mathias ’04:
s_mathias_j@yahoo.com
Ryan Maxwell ’08:
maxwelrn@gmail.com
Marsha May ’04:
purpletrainer19@yahoo.com
Luke Messner ’09:
luke.messner@gmail.com
Shannon (McCarthy ‘02) Metrick:
shannonm2980@yahoo.com
S. Rayna Middleton ’05:
s-rayna_middleton@tamu.edu
Beth (Blake ’07) Miller:
blakeba07@yahoo.com
Kelly (Teal ’01) Miller:
tealkela@aol.com
Kenneth Montgomery II ’07:
montgokj@yahoo.com
Jen Moreck ’08:
moreckjl@aol.com
Beatrice (Petzinger ’07) Olesko:
petzinbb@yahoo.com
Charlie Payne ’02:
charliepayne06@yahoo.com
Leigh Ann Prugar ’07:
prugarLD14@gmail.com
Kristen Puccetti 03:
missnash@aol.com
Tiffany (Murello ’04) Schultz:
tam682@hotmail.com
Ashley Shea-Sutton ’09:
asheasutton@gmail.com
Kathy (Carlson ’03) Smith:
kthydiver3@aol.com
John-Michael Speelman ’07:
jmspeel@gmail.com
Erica (Lykins ‘05) Stabl:
enl82@hotmail.com
Suzanne (Lackey ’01) Springer:
suzyspringer@gmail.com
Kara Stoddard ’05:
stoddaks@yahoo.com
Maureen (Gurley ’02) Svigel:
girliemuc@yahoo.com
Sayaka (Nakatsu ’00) Takahashi:
sayakaloha@hotmail.com
jtodd@ekschools.com
Nikki Tranchita ’09:
ntranchita@gmail.com
Justin Walley ’01:
jwalley@ucsd.edu
Jennifer (Lewis ‘04) Warnock:
jenlew2004@yahoo.com
Troy Weatherly ’03:
troy.weatherly@hotmail.com
Laura Wesolowski ’05:
lwesolowski@yahoo.com
Somer Williams ’05:
somerwilliams77@hotmail.com
Lauren (Benedict ’05) Wilson:
benedict_hsa@yahoo.com
Renee (Antolik ‘01) Wodzinski:
trwodzinski@sbcglobal.net
Brianna Zilch ’03:
briannazilch4@yahoo.com
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 Alumni babies

Congratulations
on the newest addition
to your family.
Henry Max Neil
Let us know about your new bundle of joy by sending in Gilg Guinther
Son of Nichole (Bereschik ’01) Son of Tammy (Farranty ’02)
an update form (found in the back of each issue of Mount Union and Rief Gilg ’00 and Brian Guinther ’01
Magazine) or submitting it online on Purple Raiders Central at
alumni.mountunion.edu. Upon receipt of a birth announcement,
we will send you a baby tee to welcome your child to the Mount
Union family. Return a photo of your child wearing the tee,
and we will include it in a future issue.

Office of Alumni and College Activities

1972 Clark Ave. , Alliance, OH 44601
800) 992-6682, ext. 2030 Samuel Andrew Addison
alumni@mountunion.edu Hays Herchick
Son of Rachel (Garnes ’00) Daughter of Lisa (Andrews
www.mountunion.edu and Jay Hays ’98 ’06) and Dan Herchick ’06

Alexander Harrison Addison Kathleen Julianna Reo Carter Zachary

Lepley Metrick Price Takahashi Thorn
Son of Tammy and Daughter of Shannon Daughter of Rachael Son of Sayaka (Nakatsu) and Son of Nicole and
Keith Lepley (McCarthy ’02) and (Mayfield ’03) and Shannon Hidenori Takahashi Gene Thorn ’80
Curtis Metrick Price

Braydan Nathan Jon Caden Jeffery Trent Joseph Kyra

Todd Waesch Warnock Wodzinski Zimmer
Son of Janelle and Son of Amanda (Darrah ’05) Son of Jennifer (Lewis ’04) Son of Renee (Antolik ’01) Daughter of Alyson (Muenster
Justin Todd ’04 and Keith Waesch ’94 and Troy Warnock and Todd Wodzinski. ’98) and Erick Zimmer ’98

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her residency in psychiatry at
the Chillicothe VAMC.
Rosa Detweiler resides at 315
Ripley Ave., Akron, OH 44312.
Nicole Geiger is a biology and
anatomy teacher and head
cross countr y coach at St.
Peter Chanel High School. She
resides in Akron, OH.
Michael Groff resides at 3619
Bunkerhill St. N.W., Massillon,
OH 44646.
L i s a ( A n d r e w s ) and D a n
Herchick announce the birth of
a daughter, Addison, on August
3, 2009. They reside at 2504
Hazelnut Rd., Ravenna, OH
44266.
Christa Lanning resides at
1200 N. Herndon St., Apt. 459,
Arlington, VA 22201.
2007
Angelica Ackerman resides at
2156 Westwood Ct., Apt. 14,
Alliance, OH 44601.
Ashley Ambr osia resides
at 12115 Shady Forest Dr.,
Riverview, FL 33569.
Jackelyn (Frederick) Braisted
resides at 2645 Ravenna Ave.
N.E., East Canton, OH 44730.
Tonya Cordery resides at 503
Park Ave., Apt. 3, Davidson,
NC 28035.
Eleni (Halkias) and Peter
DeDousis announce the birth
of a daughter, Anna, on June
26, 2009.
Felicia Gang resides at 545
Howell Ave., Apt. 2, Cincinnati,
OH 45220.
John Highman resides at 725
W. Commons St. N.E., Apt. E3,
Canton, OH 44721.
Nick Massella is the assistant
director of public affairs at
George Washington University
Elliot School of International
Affairs. He was a contributing
recipient of a “Gold World
M edal” in The N ew York
Festivals International Radio
Awards competition for George
Wa s h i n g to n’s E d wa rd R .
Murrow Centennial program.
Beth (Blake) Miller resides at
396 W. Virginia Ave., Sebring,
OH 44672-1147.
Kenneth Montgomery II resides
at 23969 Cottage Tr., Olmsted
Falls, OH 44138.
Andrew Morales resides at
2625 N. Meridian St., Apt. 814,
Indianapolis, IN 46208.
Be at r i ce ( Pet zi n g e r ) and
Nicholas Olesko reside at 3494
Timberbrooke Tr., Poland, OH
44514.
Leigh Ann Prugar resides at 131
Brixworth Ln., Apt. 5, Nashville,
TN 37205.
Courtney Sevin and Cory John
were married July 19, 2008.
She is a certified athletic trainer
at Medina Hospital and he is a
sub-contractor and installer for
Time Warner Cable. They reside
at 1640 Bronson Rd., Akron,
OH 44305.
John-Michael Speelman resides
at 11901 4th St. N., Apt. 8306, St.
Petersburg, FL 33716.
2008
Anina Beegle resides at 4728
Homeworth Rd., Homeworth,
OH 44634.
Maria Becker is a case manager
at Towards Employment. She
will be attending Cleveland
State University in the fall to
pursue a master’s degree in
social work.
Jennifer (Runner) Burkholder
resides at 2130 Walcott Rd.,
Apt. 104, Aurora, IL 60504.
Melanie Cockrill and Andy
Ulbricht ’07 were married
August 1, 2009. Members of the
wedding party included Blair
Bacisin and Zoe Katsourakis.
Melanie is a claims adjuster
for Progressive Insurance and
Andy is an operations manager
for Sherwin Williams. They
reside at 2463 Mechanicsburg
Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.
James Enright resides at 2930
G Shinicocks Ln., Fairborn, OH
45324.
Eric Kassel resides at 1009
Galsworthy Dr., Akron, OH
44313.
Ryan Maxwell resides at 890
Tallmadge Rd., Apt. 2, Kent,
OH 44240.
Jen Moreck is an eighth grade
social studies teacher for
Johnston County Schools. She
resides at 100 Buchanan Ln.,
Clayton, NC 27527.
2009
Erica Burmeister resides at
11901 4th St. N., Apt. 8306, St.
Petersburg, FL 33716.
Megan Carlisle resides at 4228
S. Champlain, Apt. 2S, Chicago,
IL 60653.
Michael Castiglione resides
at 3205 F. Whisper Lake Ln.,
Winter Park, FL 32792.
Richard Coller resides at 2215
Lake Park Dr., Apt. S, Smyrna,
GA 30080.
Rebekah Depper t resides
at 2419 Meadow Spring Cir.,
Columbus, OH 43235.
Jillian Eckart resides at 922 W.
Addison, Chicago, IL 60613.
Kate Fortney is a special events
and marketing coordinator at
the Wellness House.
Stacey Fox resides at 4901 E.
Sunrise Dr., #1220, Tucson,
AZ 85718.
Stacey Gainer resides at 9781
Beachwood Dr., North Royalton,
OH 44133.
Leia Gentile is a teacher for
OHDELA.
Rebecca Johnson resides at
109 E. Chisholm St., Sanford,
NC 27330.
Kelli Miller and John Burkey ’06
were married August 22, 2009.
Members of the wedding party
included Rebekah Deppert,
Jillian Panczyk ’10 and Mark
Kolenz ’06.
Matt MarLett is a sales
exe c u t i v e fo r B u r ro u g h s
Payment Systems.
Luke Messner is employed by
TKM Print Solutions.
Nikki Tranchita resides at 3205
F. Whisper Lake Ln., Winter
Park, FL 32792.
Ashley Shea-Sutton resides at
851 Summer Lake Cir., Apt 206,
Ridgeland, SC 29936.
Mallory (Herman) Wickham
resides at 1021 Woodland St.
N.W., Hartville, OH 44632.
2010
Kristin Bowling is a marketing
assistant at Hanlin Rainaldi
Construction Corp. in
Columbus, OH.
DEATHS
1932
Dr. K ar l T. Langacher of
Mansfield, OH died May 6,
2010. He earned a medical
degree from Harvard Medical
School and joined the U.S. Army
where he served as captain and
chief surgeon. After receiving
an honorable discharge, he
established a private practice
and performed general surgery
at Mansfield General Hospital.
Anne O. (Ospeck) Mueller of
Camden, ME died November
19, 2009. She earned a master’s
degree from the University of
Tennessee. She taught school
in Salem, pursued a career in
medical research and became
a social worker for the state
of Maine.
1935
Ma r j o r i e E. Wo es s ner of
Pittsburgh, PA died February
10, 2010.
1938
Carol yn (Tay lor) Heim of
Cape Coral, FL died January
5, 2010. She is survived by
daughters Mary Beth (Heim
’62) Harper, Carol Sue (Heim
’64) Quackenbush, Nancy
(Heim) Squyres, Margie
(Heim) Rodriguez and Cynthia
(Heim ’83) Henninge. She was
predeceased by her husband
John W. Heim ’35.
Jessie (Brenet) Porterfield of
Sarasota, FL died March 30,
2010.
Ethel C. Ritchie of Alliance,
OH died on March 4, 2010. A
lifelong resident of Alliance, she
was employed at the National
City Bank for more than 39
years.
1939
James Alber t Rutledge of
Lincoln, NE died November
29, 2009. He earned master
and doctoral degrees from The
Ohio State University. He was
a teacher and administrator
at public schools in Ohio, The
University of Nebraska and
Northern Illinois University. He
is survived by his wife Margaret
Jane (Rohrbacher ‘41).
1940
C. Ted Ermlich of Alliance,
OH died December 25, 2009.
During World War II, he served
in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S.
Beckham in the South Pacific.
He was the founder of the
Ermlich Insurance Agency.
Ermlich was also the founder
of the M Club at Mount Union.
He was a member of the M
Club Hall of Fame, Million
Dollar Roundtable, Alliance
Rotary Club, Alliance Country
Club and the Boardman High
School Hall of Fame. He is
survived by his wife Donna
Jean (Elliott ’51) Jones Ermlich
and daughters Becky (Ermlich
’64) Dillon, Connie (Ermlich
’68) Chakford, Martha (Ermlich
’71) Crookshank and Lynn
(Ermlich ’82) Francis. He was
predeceased by his first wife
Betty (Geltz ’40) Ermlich, son
Jerry Ermlich ’63 and daughter
Anne (Ermlich ’69) Grimes.
Dr. Richar d S. Kr abill of
Madison, OH died December
23, 2009.
Ruth Ann (Leonard) Schafer
died November 7, 2009.
1941
Mary (Maholm) McConnor of
Salem, OH died April 22, 2010.
She was a member of the Alpha
Xi Delta Sorority.
Florence Nelson of Quincy, IL
died January 10, 2010. She was
a former co-owner of Quincy
Memorial Park Cemetery. She
also was a clerk for the Riley
Drug Company.
1942
Duane W. Crist of Napa, ID died
December 31, 2009.
Lois Anne Crist of Napa, ID died
October 14, 2009.
1943
J . S t a n l ey B a u g h m a n of
Bremen, OH died December
21, 2009.
Lita (Fernandez) Blaker of
Greenville, DE died December
15, 2009. She retired from the
DuPont Company where she
performed patent research.
Dr. Gerald E. Under wood
of Kalamazoo, MI died on
December 14, 2009. He earned
a doctoral degree in organic
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 community deaths chemistr y from The Ohio
State University. Underwood
Charles Baylor
Dr. George Tune was employed as a research
virologist for 25 years by the
Charles F. Baylor of Alliance George A. Tune, emeritus pro- Upjohn Company in Michigan.
died April 30, 2010. A member fessor of political science, died
of the Mount Union Board of April 14, 2010. 1945
Trustees, he also served on the Lucile (Ketcham) McIntosh of
Board of Trustees for Copeland Tune retired from Mount Union Cambridge, MA died March
Oaks as well as a host of other in 1991 following 35 years as a 26, 2010. She earned a master’s
professor of political science. degree in social work from
civic organizations. Wayne State University.
He also served as pre-law advi-
A 1944 graduate of Atwater sor and the first director of the
High School, he joined the American Studies Program, an 1946
Army Air Corp and served as a Inez L. Bonessi of Chester,
interdisciplinary area aimed at WV died February 8, 2010.
gunner aboard a B29 Super Fortress and was honor- providing an in-depth, comprehensive view of Ameri- She taught grade school in the
ably discharged in 1947. can life and heritage. Midland area school district
from 1946 until her retirement.
After attending Kent State University, he began a A graduate of Albion College, he earned a bachelor
career in banking with First National Bank and later
became the President of Industrial Federal Savings
of arts degree in political science and economics. He
then went on to earn a master of arts degree in politi-
1947
Donald M. Canfield of Peabody,
and Loan Association. He enjoyed a highly-respected cal science and economics and a doctoral degree in MA died November 20, 2009.
and successful career in banking working on behalf of international relations from the University of Michigan.
employees, stockholders and the communities that Rev. Norman E. Crewson of
He was a veteran of the United States Army Infantry, Sebring, OH died December
the bank served. He retired as chairman and CEO of serving in the Pacific Theater. 6, 2009. A past member of the
First American Savings Bank (now known as Charter Mount Union Board of Trustees,
One) in 1989. Survivors include his wife, Martha Jane (Orr) Tune and Crewson was awarded the
daughters, Diane Kerr and Carol Tune. Outstanding Alumnus Award
Survivors include his wife, B. Jeane (Archer ’51) Baylor and a Doctor of Divinity degree
and children Victoria Weida and Richard Baylor. from Mount Union in 1968. He
Wilbur Couchie was the pastor of a number
o f ch urches in Ohio and
Dr. Jerry Blount Wilbur E. Couchie ’42, who Massachusetts before serving
served as business manager as pastor at Boardman United
Dr. Jerry L. Blount, emeritus at Mount Union from 1952 to Methodist Church in 1964.
professor of biology at Mount 1982, died March 5, 2010. Dur- Elizabeth B. Flood of Sebring,
Union College from 1955-1990, ing his tenure, he set the bar for OH died September 16, 2009.
died February 12, 2010. fiscal responsibility that began MSgt Thomas R. Gregory of
Blount retired from Mount an illustrious tradition of more Snohomish, WA died in October
Union College in 1990 follow- than 50 consecutive years of 2009.
ing 35 years of service as a Mount Union balanced bud- Dr. Leon D. William of Anniston,
professor of biology. He also gets that continues today. He AL died February 23, 2010. He
served as chair of the Depart- also served as the secretary of earned master and doctoral
ment of Biology for many years. the Board of Trustees from 1968-1982. degrees in education from the
University of Alabama.
Blount was the first professor to be selected as the After graduating from Mount Union with a bachelor of
recipient of the Great Teacher Award at Mount Union
in 1962.
degree in economics, he earned a master of arts degree 1948
in accounting from The Ohio State University in 1947. Edgar Shirk of Uniontown, PA
Internationally renowned for his research in genetics, In 1950, he returned to Alliance and his alma mater to died December 29, 2009. He
serve as business manager. Couchie was honored with earned a master’s degree from
he was the author of numerous journal publications Michigan University.
involving genetic research. the Mount Union Alumni Service Award in 1986.

Blount enlisted in the United States Navy and became
a naval pilot during World War II and was drafted
into the Army during the Korean War. He earned a
bachelor of arts degree from Washington University
and a master of science degree from the University of
Missouri. He went on to earn a doctoral degree from
Northwestern University in between his two stints in
the U.S. Armed Forces.
Survivors include his wife Janet (Jones) Blount and
daughters, Amy Willis and Laura Macrae.
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Having served in the United States Army Medical 1949
Department as a technical sergeant with the Third Ada (Reynolds) Anderson of
General Hospital in the European theater during World Scottsdale, AZ died March 12,
War II, he was a recipient of two Bronze Stars. 2010.
Fred R. Deuvall of Dunnellon, FL
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn (Dimit ’48)
died February 16, 2009.
Couchie, daughter Jean (Couchie ’73) Burnquist and
son-in-law John A. Burnquist ’72. He was preceded in Mary Jane Dickinson of Ormond
Beach, FL died December 13,
death by his first wife Margaret J. (Freshley) Couchie
2009.
and son William “Billy” Couchie.
Earle H. Fletcher Jr. of Ashland,
Contributions are currently being accepted for a schol- MA died January 6, 2010.
arship that has been set up in his memory. Contact
Edward I. Henning of Pittsburgh,
Dave Wolpert, director of gift planning at (330) 823- PA died January 17, 2010. He
2286 or wolperds@mountunion.edu for details. attended the McKinley School
of Law. He was president and
director of E.L. Wiegand and
owned his own consulting firm.
Bert Wilson Jr. of Prescott, AZ
died January 31, 2010. He earned
master and doctoral degrees
from New York University.
Wilson taught economics at
Mount Union and worked for
Textron Aerostructures.
Sabra J. “Tinkie” Tolerton of
Alliance, OH died February 2,
2010. She was the president of
the National Cabinet of Mount
Union Women.
1950
Jayne Ramsayer Parker died
December 11, 2009.
R o b e r t R . R i l e y o f N ew
Philadelphia, OH died March
25, 2010.
1954
Donna J. Ballantyne of Rocky
River, OH died November 24,
2009.
Eugene “Ged” Bryant died
September 29, 2009.
Howard V. Haidet of Sarasota,
FL died March 15, 2010. He
received three bronze stars
for his service in World War II
and the Korean War. Haidet
also founded and served as
president of Peoples Merchant
Computer Services Company.
1961
E va ( J i v i de n ) Bar tram of
Massillon, OH died March 26,
2010. She taught in Mason
County Elementary schools
for 11 years before moving
2010. She was a member of the
Class of 2010 at Mount Union
and was awarded a degree
posthumously.
Friends
Byrde L. Addams of Alliance,
OH died January 1, 2010.
Goldie (Lasse) Art of Canton,
OH died April 23, 2010. She and
her husband Norman helped
run Art’s Jewelers.
Shirley Barabas of Massillon,
OH died February 4, 2010.
Michael J. Conny of Alliance,
OH died December 14, 2009.
Mildred L. (Pearce) Courtney of
Damascus, OH died February
22, 2010. She was a former staff
member at Mount Union.
Dr. Stoyan Daskalov of Palm
Beach, FL died November 12,
2008.
Calvin Eckert of New Philadelphia,
OH died May 12, 2010.
Esther J. Hamlin of Alliance, OH
died March 31, 2010. She was
a former staff member at Mount
Union and was active in the
Mount Union Women’s Club.
Alice Kearns of Rockville Centre,
NY died June 18, 2009. She was
a past member of the Mount
Union Board of Trustees.
George S. King of North Canton,
OH died February 4, 2003.
He retired from The Timken
Company in 1960 following a
25-year career.
Thomas C. Lavery of Alliance,
OH died Januar y 5, 2010.
He was an honorary M Club
Member.
Jerrold L. Lockshin of Akron,
OH died July 2, 2009.
Marjorie J. McDonald of
Magnolia, OH died November
26, 2010.
Conrad Ott of Akron, OH died
March 29, 2010.

Ber tha L. Stone of Nor th
Lawrence, OH died April 9, 2010.
MUcaw’s
to Alliance where she taught
second and third grades in the
Alliance City School District for
20 years.

Great Big
She was a nurse in Alliance and
Salem and taught at the Salem
School of Nursing. 1962
Barbara J. (Spahlinger) Alton of

Summer
Peter C. Welsh died February 3,
Mansfield, OH died March 17,
2010. Throughout his career, he
2010. While at Mount Union,
served in a variety of positions
she was the president of Alpha
at the National Museum of

American History, Smithsonian
Institution, New York State
Historical Association,
Pennsylvania Historical and
Museum Commission and
Adirondack Museum.
1951
Mary Cleaveland of Edina, MN
died on January 13, 2010.
Robert “Jack” Staley Jr. of
Hagerstown, MD died March
11, 2010.
1952
Patricia J. Brocklehurst of
Minerva, OH died May 3, 2010.
While at Mount Union, she was
vice president of Alpha Xi Delta
sorority.
Daniel A. Lepore of Fort Pierce,
FL died March 3, 2010.
Adventure
Delta Pi sorority.
1965
Mary F. Goodwin of Cleveland
Heights, OH died December
All Roads Lead Home
Homecoming and Alumni Weekend
19, 2009.
October 22-24, 2010
1970
David Dan of Savanna, GA died
March 28, 2010.
We have packed MUcaw’s bags...
Jeannie R. Lee of Alliance, OH The itinerary is open...
died February 8, 2010. ...and the next stop on this trip is a visit with you!
Please help our Purpler Raider mascot MUcaw travel the world this summer!
1973
R o g e r A l a n G l e n f i e l d of If you have a stuffed MUcaw or picture or you get a MUcaw from us in the mail (we are randomly
sending them out), here’s what you need to do.
Somerville, NJ died February
6, 2010. • We are asking you to take MUcaw to a favorite location and snap a photo.
• Send your MUcaw adventure via e-mail to alumni@mountunion.edu with a brief explanation
as to where it was taken, what is happening and who or what is in the photo. We’ll post it on
1975 Purple Raiders Central.
George Csehill of Matthews, • Pick a classmate and send MUcaw to its next stop!
NC died November 22, 2009.
MUcaw’s journey begins one home at a time. Call the Office of Alumni and College Activities if you

Marian E. Limbert of Springdale,
OH died April 21, 2010.
1953
Jacqueline (Eof f) Bard of
Painesville, OH died February
21, 2010. She was a member of
Alpha Xi Delta sorority.
George D. Dillehay died in
2008.
Ro b e r t P. Ke l l ey of For t
Lauderdale, FL died December
2, 2008.
1987
Mary Wagoner of Kennesaw,
GA died January 3, 2010. She
earned a doctoral degree in
experimental psychology from
Temple University. She taught
at Temple University, Rutgers
University and Saint Joseph
University.
2010
Robyn Leskovec of Pymatuning
Transfer, PA died March 11,
would like an “official listing” of your classmates so you can keep the fun going. Please choose a
former classmate’s name from the list, highlight it and send it along to them for MUcaw’s next stop!
Let’s keep MUcaw traveling with lots of interesting photos and stories to share! Visit the website at
alumni.mountunion.edu to see where MUcaw has been and follow along on the adventure.
We hope that All Roads Will Lead Home and MUcaw will return to Mount Union in time for Home-
coming and Alumni Weekend 2010, and we hope that you will return to celebrate as well! Check
alumni.mountunion.edu for all of the event details and register to “come home,” too!
Don’t delay….keep MUcaw just a few days before sending along to the next stop!
Safe Travels and thanks for participating!
Office of Alumni and College Activities

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 campus calendar
July 30, 2010 The Ohio Weekend
Mount Union Night with the Akron Aeros Wine Tour will be held
Game time 7 p.m., Canal Park. Fireworks following.
August 7-8, 2010. The
August 7-8, 2010 weekend will feature
Ohio Weekend Wine Tour entrance to the Vintage
RSVP by July 23. Price includes accommodations, Vintage Ohio Wine Festival
Ohio Wine Festival and more. including a wine tasting
card, transportation, ho-
August 13, 2010 tel accomodations and
Mount Union Night with the Indianapolis Indians more. Reservations are
Game time 7:15 p.m., Victory Field. Fireworks following. due July 23, 2010.
August 19, 2010
Alumni Event in Charlotte, NC. Details to come.

September 10-11, 2010

Alumni Bus Trip to Oshkosh, WI for football season opener
vs. University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh
February 10-12, 2011
September 19, 2010 Arizona Alumni Gatherings
Mount Union Day at the Cleveland Indians
Back Yard Picnic tickets. Game time 7:05 p.m., Progressive February 21-23, 2011
Field. Education on the Run
The 14th Annual Education on the Run event will be held
October 2, 2010 at The Inn at Honey Run in the heart of Amish Country in
Family Day and Legacy Events Holmes County, OH.

October 3, 2010 February 26-27, 2011

Alumni Gathering Bika Cheerleading Event at Cleveland Kalahari Indoor Waterpark
Browns Game
Game time 1 p.m. at Cleveland Stadium. March 7-11, 2011
Florida Alumni Gatherings
October 22-24, 2010
Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2010 and Mount Union April 7, 2011
Matches Vow Renewal Ceremony Chicago Alumni Gathering

October 31, 2010 May 7, 2011

Columbus Area Alumni Event at the Columbus Zoo Commencement
Lawn of Chapman Hall, 11 a.m.
November 13, 2010
M Club Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

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 Shake
the echoes little known facts about Mount Union’s history
One of the main reasons for the growth and prosperity of the Mount Union Seminary
was the normal department which had been established during the fall term of 1851.
Approximately half of the students attending the seminary were enrolled in the normal
department. After 1852, the school was known as the Mount Union Seminary and
Normal School.
The demand for educated and qualified teachers was far greater than the supply. The
Mount Union Seminary and Normal School
Report of the Secretary of State on Common Schools for 1846 included comments
from various sections of the state deploring the lack of trained teachers.
Principal O. N. Hartshorn, as the first president of Mount Union was known as at that
time, was well aware of this lack of qualified teachers throughout the state. He felt that
this section of the country greatly needed a normal school to provide “better Teach-
ers and more of them.” Pointing out that to succeed in any calling a person must first
learn how before he knew how, he added that a teacher must first learn how to teach
before he assumed the entire charge of a school. Hartshorn was to be in charge of
the normal course, engaging assistants as should be needed. He also proposed to
establish a “Model Class” so that students of the normal course could gain experi-
ence in teaching and could observe the latest and proper methods of teaching to be
drawn from the children of the neighborhood.
from A Select School by Newell Yost Osborne

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