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MMaannssffiieellddiiaann JANUARY 2013 • VOL. 71 NO. 2 M A N S F I E L D . E D U Since graduating from Mansfield in 1979, Fran Hendricks has travelled the world as an Air Force officer, reaching the rank of Brigadier General, but his heart always stayed at “Mansfield, high upon the eastern hill.” Now Hendricks returns to lead his beloved alma mater, having been selected as president by the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania State System of the background, energy, leadership experience and presence Higher Education (PASSHE) on October 25. He began his that Mansfield University needs at this point in time. We are new post on January 1. proud that General Hendricks is a 1979 graduate of Mansfield “Truth be known, I only applied to one college when I University, and will be the only State System graduate leading graduated from Jersey Shore High School,” Hendricks said. one of the 14 PASSHE Universities. He will bring a wealth of “That was Mansfield State College. From Mansfield I only unique experience, not only to Mansfield University, but also pursued one career opportunity, a commission in the United to the State System itself.” States Air Force. I have served in uniform for 33 years, During his Air Force career, Hendricks served for five been all over the world and have had the pleasure to work years as commander and deputy commander of the Army and alongside the most patriotic and selfless Americans I have Air Force Exchange Service based in Dallas, TX, which put ever met. With the inspiration of an anonymous nomination, him in charge of the 42nd largest retailer in the U.S., with I again only sought one opportunity as I prepare to leave the $10 billion in annual revenue. He has extensive experience Air Force--the position of President, Mansfield University.” in organizational leadership, strategic planning, resource “General Hendricks encompasses everything we were management and policy development. seeking in our next president,” Ralph Meyer, chair of the He also served as deputy to the support group MU Council of Trustees, said. “He presents an outstanding u  commander at Randolph Air Force Base in Texas. While in ed background, with a wide variety of leadership positions d. that role he chaired the Quality of Life Improvement Council el serving our country in the United States Air Force. He has and oversaw a partnership involving local colleges that helped mansfi continued on page 16 “I am coming home; I welcome this opportunity to pay it forward while also giving back to the university that made all of my opportunities in life possible. I am H2S…Here to Serve.” Alumni Association Geat lCuomnnnecit.emd a n Sstfiaye Cldon.enedcuted alumni.mansfield.edu FROM YOUR ALUMNI DIRECTOR A first! Alumni Honored by MU Athletics For the first time in Mansfield University history, a Walt Harshorn ’94, Rod Pursell ’88 and Elijah Morgan Mansfield alumnus will be the President of the institution! ’12 were honored on September 29 during the 26th Annual Francis L. Hendricks ’79 takes on his new responsibilities in Butsko Breakfast. Hartshorn received the Frank Butsko Award, January. See page 1 for complete story. Pursell was the recipient of the Austin Snyder Alumni Award and Morgan was awarded the John “Jay” Atkins Mountie Recent Gatherings Award. Congrats! In addition to the annual Homecoming festivities on October 12 & 13 which included recognition of the 1992 Help Wanted National Championship runner-up baseball team, recent Join MU Admissions staff at a Alumni gatherings included: regional reception in your geographical • Twelve members of area (PA, NY and NJ) to provide the 1975 MU Football team potential students and their families gathered in the Poconos at the with insight about your personal MU lodge of Bruce Musselman ’77 experience! FMI: visit alumni.mansfield. for a beautiful fall weekend. edu/receptions or contact the Alumni • Lunch at the Lake – On Office at [email protected] September 5 Tom Allis ’57 and or 888-305-6505. Refer a student to his wife Lois hosted a gathering Mansfield at any time by completing at their Hammondsport, NY the online form at alumni.mansfield. residence overlooking beautiful Keuka Lake. edu/referastudent. Thank you for your help and recommendations! • The Steve Zegalia Memorial Golf Tournament MU alumni and friends spent an enjoyable September afternoon at Keuka Lake with hosts Tom ’57 and Lois Allis. was held on August 3 at the Corey Creek Golf Club in Save the Date for these 2013 Events Mansfield. Coach Z’s memory was honored by former players, Sarasota, FL - Saturday, March 2. Luncheon coaches, staff and friends of the MU football program. at the University Park Country Club in • “Mansfield Day in Eagles Mere” took place at the the Lakeside Dining Room beginning at Crestmont Inn on August 1. Class years of those in attendance 11:30 AM. Hosted by Donna Congdon ranged from 1943 to 2002, with each decade in between Mokrzynski ’55 and Don Stanton ’53. represented! Guests enjoyed a delicious lunch and shared many Scranton, PA – Saturday, April 13. fond memories. This special gathering has taken place for over Location TBD. 42 years thanks to the efforts of Marge Cole Lee ‘44. Alumni Weekend: June7-9. Golden Anniversary Celebration • On July 28, MU Athletic Hall of Fame member Rod for the Class of 1963! Pursell ‘88 and his wife, Donna, hosted the annual “RodBash” at their home in the Lehigh Valley. “RodBash” reunites MU Homecoming: October 4 & 5. football alumni and friends and raises funds for MU Athletics, Check the alumni website for updates the Alumni Association and the Kennedy scholarship fund. and additional information. • Mary Calistri Geise ’86 hosted Alpha Sigma Alpha sisters from the 1980s at her Williamsport, PA home on June 9. Alumnae in attendance were from Pennsylvania, Georgia, New Denise Berg York, Virginia and Delaware. Director of Alumni Relations du  Mansfield University d.e Visit the Alumni Website to view photos of some events. Alumni Hall, Ground Floor el nsfi alumni.mansfield.edu, select “Communications” and then alumni.mansfield.edu ma “Photo Gallery”. Enjoy! [email protected] 2 888-305-6505 GET CONNECTED STAY CONNECTED HOMECOMING 2012 Black Students Union in the campus- The team of Alan Probst, Andy wide voting. Dupree was escorted by McNab, Brian Shuler and Lonnie Myer Dontae Williams. ’92 won the annual golf tournament Pollitt is senior from Hazelton, held at Corey Creek Golf Club. All PA. He represented the Student proceeds from the tournament benefit Government Association. Pollitt was MU athletic scholarships. The winning escorted by Makayla Smith. foursome also took part in the reunion of the 1992 MU baseball team that Earlier in the day, the annual finished second in the nation that year. Homecoming parade made its way up Main Street to the delight of a big crowd lining both sides of (LJo-sRh)uw Hai toPhmo Ilnleittceto raimmndi n PgQr e2us0eid1ee2nn HLt oAoumll-aWenc Giollamo lDidneugn pK.rieneg tAwhleeul mcsFotnrrmeiid eeAatd.yt h fnoleiugtrihc nt H,e wtah leml oMefm UFba emrse during inductions ceremonies at Alumni, family and friends returned Manser Hall. to Mansfield University to celebrate Michael Collier ’82 Homecoming 2012 on October 12-14. (baseball), Lynelle Mosley ’04 This year’s theme was “Red & Black (basketball), Jessica Ricker Superheroes.” Czako ’03 (softball) and John Lou-Willa Dupree was named Soprano ’68 (football) were HPToholelmi treto cwyoaamls c innoagum pQeledu w eHeanos macnreodcw oJnomesihdnu gba y K ing. eFdnaumsrhinerrgisn tewhdee. r H eT aohlmeso en cheowomn Hoinraegldl of J2e0ss1ic2a H Raicllk oefr FCazmaeko in ’d03uc, taeneds M(Li-cRh)a eJol hCno Sllioepr r’8an2o. ’68, Lynelle Mosley ’04, MU Interim President Allan Golden parade and before the football game. The weekend also included a pep during halftime ceremonies of the To see the inductee’s full bios, rally with a bonfire and fireworks, a pre- Mountaineers football game against Post see the online version of The game alumni tent party, concerts and University on Saturday. Mansfieldian. many other activities. Dupree is a senior from To see pictures of Homecoming Philadelphia, PA. She represented the 2012, go to alumni.mansfield.edu Mark your calendars for Five local authors, four of them MU alumni, October 4-5 and make plans to be in gathered in Alumni Hall on December 7 to Mansfield for Homecoming 2013. sell and sign their books. u u Several of John Soprano’s former teammates and Coach and former President Rod Kelchner were on hand for his Hall of Fame induction on October 12.u MU alumni who now work for State Farm, shown with Computer & Information Science (CIS) faculty, were on campus October 4 to present a $50,000 grant to be used to make improvements in technology and teaching capabilities in the CIS Department. They also conducted interviews with MU students about potential internships with State Farm.u Faculty and u alumni of the Fisheries program gathered with Keen Buss’s daughters for the donation of his du  e academic works d. el to the North nsfi Hall Library on ma August 3. Buss 3 was the founder of the program. Olympic An E x p E r i E n c E Members of the Mansfield University Bands, 140 strong, under the direction of Adam F. Brennan and Nathan Rinnert, spent eight days in Paris and London, while the Summer Olympic were going on. Performing in several configurations--Brass Band, The MU Brass Band, Dixie-land Band and Jazz Combo gave performances at the Wind Ensemble, Dixie-land Band and Marching Band, the Olympic Park Band Stand known as “The Shark’s Mouth.” Mansfield contingent entertained crowds from all over the Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, House of Parliament, Big world in a variety of venues including Exhibition Road, Ben, Westminster Abbey, and the Eiffel Tower. Hyde Park, Victoria Park and Olympic Park. “I suspect that, like the many Olympic athletes The Band also paid tribute to the Americans who competing in the games, our student members brought remain forever on guard at the US Cambridge Military back something more important than medals,” Brennan Cemetery in England. Roughly 3800 servicemen are said. “They brought back an appreciation of other interred at this site, and approximately 5000 names of cultures; a deeper understanding of world history and those who were never recovered are memorialized on their own country’s history; an excitement of having a wall of names. Brennan reminded the band members accomplished something truly great; a deeper passion for that the number of markers is not much bigger than what they contribute to the world; a desire to explore Mansfield University and that the young men buried here more deeply; a broader view and perspective as they at Cambridge are their age. The perspective was not lost interact with others; a sense of pride in and respect for on the students. each other. So much more, but words cannot express the One impromptu performance at the Team USA value of this trip and experience. Let us just say that we House, captured on video by Bryant Rayer, was picked up spent eight days living our Creed: Character, Scholarship, on the ESPN website and was uploaded to Youtube at the Culture and Service.” Team USA site. The video is available at youtube.com/ Several videos of the Band’s performances are available watch?v=SmKvGwmk9fI at youtube.com/user/FLANNELandPLAID. A recap of the Team USA House was a place where athletes, families trip, produced by student Glen DeGeorge, and a cover of and certain VIPs would gather during the games. “Call Me Maybe” shot while the group waited for a flight The experience was not just musical. The MU group in Philadelphia is included. got to visit historic sites such as the Tower of London, There is video of a performance in Hyde Park at London Bridge, the Champs Elysees, Notre Dame youtube.com/watch?v=qGWg7IkW-ns u  d e eld. (Above) The MU Band performs in Victoria Park, London. fi ns ma (Left) The Mansfield Band at the Louvre in Paris. 4 New  Residence  Hall  Construction  Underway With the turn of several shovels three phase project to replace all residence Commonwealth Bank, Citizens & Northern of dirt, the next phase of new halls on campus, Oak Hall and Hickory Bank, First Citizens Community Bank, Jersey student housing construction at Mansfield Hall, opened in January 2012. MAC Shore State Bank, S&T Bank and Tioga County University officially got underway on contracts with the University to oversee the Industrial Development Agency are providing August 22. daily operation of the new residence halls. financial backing for the project. Representatives of the Mansfield Interim MU President Allan Golden Sycamore Hall is scheduled to be completed Auxiliary Corporation (MAC) and recounted how Phase Two was in jeopardy in time for the fall 2013 semester, with Spruce Mansfield University gathered with of not being completed --at least in the slated to be completed later in the fall. When students and staff, representatives of foreseeable future-- because of a lack of finished, the two new residence halls will be government, lending institutions and many state funding due to the economy. Golden home to 684 students and feature more private others for a groundbreaking ceremony on thanked the MAC for stepping up, taking rooms than Oak and Hickory Halls, which the future site of Spruce Hall. on the same role they had in Phase One, house 600 students. Spruce will be built on the area and keeping the project on track. Education Realty Trust (EdR) is the formerly occupied by Cedarcrest Manor. “We’ve been able to do, with everybody’s developer of Phase Two. They are utilizing Sycamore Hall will be built on the land help in the last six months, what would WTW Architects as the lead architectural and where Hemlock Manor stood. Hemlock ordinarily have been unheard of,” Golden design firm, along with Wohlsen Construction and Cedarcrest were demolished to make said. “And rather than opening in the fall of as the general contractor. Raymond James/ way for the project. 2014 (the original projection), we’re going to Morgan Keegan is the placement agent “The Mansfield Auxiliary Corporation be able to open in the fall of 2013 because and underwriter, and arranged the tax- is excited to have reassembled the it’s important to build on the momentum exempt financing with the USDA and First development team, along with new that Phase One has created.” Commonwealth Financial Corporation. contractor Wohlsen Construction, for The United States Department of Phase Two of the Mansfield University Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development To follow the progress of the construction, student housing replacement plan,” MAC provided a $20.5 million Community go online to157.62.60.176/view/viewer_index. President David Cummings said. “MAC’s Facilities direct loan and a $14.8 million shtml for the Sycamore webcam and purpose is to assist MU in providing Community Facilities guaranteed loan 157.62.60.175/view/viewer_index.shtml for the modern, state of the art suite style housing through First Commonwealth Bank toward Spruce webcam. Both cameras are limited to 20 for the benefit of their students. These the project. viewers at one time. If they are busy, try back. two new buildings will complete the new Acting Deputy under Secretary Judith housing quad which will enhance student Canales, on hand for the groundbreaking, (Below) Representatives of the Mansfield Auxiliary life at Mansfield University. said both Mansfield University and the Corporation, Mansfield University, USDA, government, We feel students will have a living community should be proud of the lending and construction organizations break ground for Phase Two of MU’s new student housing project. experience unmatched by any others in collaborative effort that has the State System.” produced these new buildings. MAC is a 501(c)3 limited liability “It is through this community corporation comprised of Mansfield area effort that you all came together as business leaders and ex-officio members of leaders and believers in advancing the MU administration that is financing Mansfield,” she said. the $53.6 million project. The first of a In addition to USDA and First Artist rendition of the new student housing u u  once completed; Spruce eded (bottom) and Sycamore eld.eld. (upper left) are under nsfinsfi construction. Oak mama (upper middle) and 55 Hickory (upper right) opened in January 2012. Chancellor Dr. John C. Cavanaugh. “As Coming Home, continued from cover an alumnus, he has a deep commitment to the university and will, I am certain, be a valuable addition to PASSHE’s outstanding cadre of presidents.” develop off-duty education programs. He was then chosen among the top 10 percent “General. Hendricks is a proven leader with of military leaders to participate in a an outstanding record of success throughout a graduate program at the War College. distinguished career,” said Board of Governors Chair Guido M. Pichini. “We are confident he In addition, he was support group will continue to demonstrate that leadership commander of Davis-Monthan Air Force and success as president of Mansfield Base in Arizona, where he led 1,700 University.” personnel in the planning and execution of an annual $69 million budget. He A dual major in political science and initiated an energy savings performance criminal justice administration at Mansfield, eanffdo rht,i sw ehnivcihro snamveedn tthale p braosger a$m2 sm wileliroen r,a ted Fran Hendricks, ‘79 to Hreecneidvreic ak sM waestnetr oonf dSucireinngc eh dise Agrier eF oinr csey ssteermvisc e the best in the Air Force and wing commander of management from the University of Southern Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. California and a Master of Science degree in strategic studies from the Air War College. Hendricks also served as senior military assistant in the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force in the Pentagon; and Now Hendricks is back in school, in a manner of study director of Sierra Bravo, Defense Advanced Research speaking, and back home. and Projects Agency in Washington, D.C. He has taught the “I see this as an opportunity for my wife Connie and me Air Force Incident Management (crisis management) course to continue to serve and help others achieve their destiny since 2002 and has served as senior leader panelist for the in this capstone opportunity,” he said. “Our success will not Air Force Wing Commander (senior executive) course, also be measured in pursuing a position at a larger university, but since 2002, and as senior mentor for the Air Force Group rather in the impact we will have on Mansfield’s students, Commander course since 2010. faculty, administration and community. I am coming home; I “General Hendricks has an extraordinary array of welcome this opportunity to pay it forward while also giving experiences that caused him to stand out among all of the back to the university that made all of my opportunities in candidates for the Mansfield presidency,” said PASSHE life possible. I am H2S…Here to Serve” . infrastructure projects. Upon 73 79 completion of his new 4-year Marjorie Bishop Norton resides term in 2016, Bill will have at 787 W Eldred Rd, Eldred, PA Nancy Bear Cartwright resides class notes . . . served 29 years on the board. 16731. mjnorton1@hotmail. in Harrisburg PA. 70 com John Elmore can be contacted at [email protected] J. Fred Gardner lives in 74 ONLINE Stroudsburg, PA and may be Cheryl Sell-Laubach resides in Sandy Grimes lives in Class Notes 1935-2012 reached at [email protected] Emmaus, PA. Scottsdale, AZ and can be • Go to http://alumni.mansfield.edu/classnotes 71 reached at slbeachy@yahoo. • You will be prompted to enter your login Gene Hoffmaster has retired com. Susan Benn Owens is living at from 37 years of teaching music information. 16435 S Shoshone Trl, Benson, in the Juniata (PA) County SD, 80 AZ 85602. suejbowens@yahoo. Gene is very busy with Pamela Dibble Patt Obert lives com gardening, reading and visiting in Monroeton, PA. 35 anniversary. They were married shut-ins through a local church, Chester Bailey was recognized Nov. 9, 1952, and are parents Jennifer Harris Reid can be as well as being actively 81 by the Mansfield Chamber of of three and grandparents of contacted at jhreid@rochester. involved in various musical Jeffrey LaFrance lives in Commerce during the Fabulous three. rr.com opportunities. He currently Wyalusing, PA and can be 1890s Weekend Celebration for 65 performs in 3 community contacted at [email protected]. a Lifetime of Service to Lonsworth Smith can be bands, 2 brass ensembles, 3 Mansfield. Bailey, who turned Kenneth Monk is living in contacted at lsmith1540@triad. public cantata performances, a 82 100 this year, had already been Wellsboro, PA and can be rr.com high school musical pit Robert and Ellen Hyde honored as Citizen of Year, so reached at kmonks@frontier. orchestra each year and is Horning have moved to Stow, the Chamber chose to com Nancy Summo Wineland and assistant conductor of the OH to help with grandchild recognize him for more than 60 68 husband Larry moved to Greenwood Community Band. #3. [email protected]. years of service dedicated to Summerville, SC where they Gene is eagerly waiting for his Mansfield. Robert Boyer lives at 606 E are enjoying the grandkids and wife Neta to retire so they can Sherri Cady Stager can be Sixth St, Birdsboro, PA 19508. being docents a Piccolo spend more time together and reached at sstager@mansfield. 52 He can be reached at Spoleto Festival, and Middleton travel. He is living at 21893 edu. Henry “Hank” Goodman can [email protected] Plantation, both in Charleston. Rte 35 N, Oakland Mills, PA 83 be reached at 636 Beach Park 69 Nancy may be reached at 17076. ghoffmaster@ Ln, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, 843-771-4867 and LGW 428@ centurylink.net Lawrence Mansfield resides in du  321-505-9861. William G. (Bill) O’Brien has sc.rr.com Mansfield, PA. eld.e 64 boef ethne r ebaopaprdo ionft eddi raesc tcohrasi romf athne 72 78 84 mansfi HWailrblaenr d E Evvaannss ‘ 6a9n dto Boekv earnl y Vbyir gGinoiva. 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Mutual with membership in its can be contacted at e_ 100th career victory on given annually to a current or 99 elite 2012 Forum group which [email protected] September 21 as the Panthers former member of the MU recognizes an outstanding year defeated Towanda, 21-20. football program who, by his Jason and Amy Letts ‘11 of helping people achieve 09 character and actions, best DeLozier welcomed their first financial security. Only the top Richard Basler recently George Schwartz was exemplifies former Coach Frank son, Jameson, in October. 5% of the company’s more than accepted the position of promoted to the rank of Butsko’s commitment of 6,000 financial representatives database specialist for the Brigadier General in the PA excellence and loyalty to his Ross Raniere is living in receive this honor. College Relations and Ncearteimonoanly G inu aSrdep dteumrinbge ra a t Fort tWeaamltmer,a ttehse a2n9dt hth ree cpirpoiegnrat,m w. a s Breealclmheodre a, tN roYs sarnadn icearen@ bgem ail. 04 AMdavraynmcoeumnetn Mt Danehpaatrttamne nt at Indiantown Gap. presented with the award at the com. Jeffrey Howe lives at 140 College. 2012 Butsko Award Breakfast in Valley View Dr., Hanover, PA 88 00 September. 17331. Jeff recently accepted a Sara Moyer Mahosky is living Rwoitdhn tehye PAuurssetilnl wSyasn dperer sAenlutmedn i 95 Rhiosb deortc t“oBreartte” Bino nheigs hceorm pleted fgurlald-teim teea pchoesirt ifoonr tahse a second rinea Achleexda nadt emr,o AyRer saan@d hcoatnm baei l. Appreciation Award at the Tammy Felondis, director of education from the U of Littlestown (PA) SD. jeff_ com. annual Frank Butsko Award budget planning at MU, was Rochester’s Warner School of [email protected] Breakfast in September. The recently appointed as interim Education in May 2011. Bert 11 award is named in honor of vice president for Finance and lives in Rochester, NY and can 05 Cari Begeal can be contacted at Austin Snyder ‘62 and Administration. be contacted at rbones@reslife. Adrienne Karaban-Purtell is [email protected] recognizes a Mansfield alum for rochester.ed living at 2702 Jeb Stuart Dr, support for the betterment of Valerie Innella, of Casper, WY, League City, TX 77537. 12 MU and the Mountaineer writes: “I appreciate all I learned Ellen Moody Kehres and [email protected] Christopher Boswell was football program. at the Mansfield Art husband Jake announce the recently named assistant sports 91 Department and continued my birth of daughter Annie Shannon Keim is living in information director at Vassar education until receiving my Elizabeth in June. She was Morea, PA. College. Mike Wenerowicz can be PhD. I love teaching art history welcomed home by brothers contacted at mwenerowicz@ in Wyoming today.” Benjamin and Calvin. 06 Eric Atkinson lives in hotmail.com Mary Aldrige Hesser and Shane Tunkhannock, PA and can be 92 Robert Kathcart was selected as Paul Kile is engaged to Jaime Hesser ‘’07 welcomed daughter contacted at atkinsonej14@ the Secondary School Teacher Luckenbill. Paul is a correctional Maggie Jane in January. The outlook.com Rebecca Eveland Horning is of the Year for Southern Tioga officer at the Lewisburg Federal family resides in Hershey, PA. lbive icnogn itna cStteedrl iant gg,e NrtYru danemd ccfa@n SyeDa rf.o r the 2010-11 school PSpenanitiesnht itaerayc hanerd a Jta timhee Bise na ton 07 MDaikneg eDr)e,n anloisn (ga kwai tMh ickuer rent yahoo.com. 96 (PA) Area Middle-Senior HS. A Jeremy and Melissa Weston MU students Nathan MacNabb July wedding in Williamsport is Boor were married in the and Kevin Cusworth, produced Kristen Schweitz Costello is The Rev. Dr. Jonathan West is planned. historic Cotton Room, the new country music video living in Garner, NC. the new pastor at the First Durham, NC, in October. for Brooklyn James’ “Can’t Get It 94 United Methodist Church of Patricia Richardson Krauss is Melissa is employed in the Right” off the original music Mansfield, Pa. He currently living in Hollywood, FL, and research department at Duke U soundtrack to her novel, The Steven Beck recently acquired serves as the national co-chair can be contacted at tish7961@ Medical Center and Jeremy is a Boots My Mother Gave Me. his Master’s of Science degree of the Ecumenical and yahoo.com branch manager for BB&T. The in International Museum Interreligious Network for the couple honeymooned at Paul Houseknecht resides in E. Studies from Gotenberg U in United Methodist Francisco Javier Leon is living in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Greenville, PA and can be Sweden. He previously earned denomination. He is excited to Valencia, Spain and can be contacted at phouseknecht@ a Folkuniversitet degree in be back in his hometown. contacted at [email protected] DeAnn Miller and Charles gmail.com language from Boras, Sweden McLaughlin, Jr. are engaged. and has worked for E. F. 97 02 They plan a May wedding at Eli Morgan received the John Corporate as a business English Susanna Acevedo Adkins Daniel and Megan Byrnes ‘04. Little Pine State Park, “Jay” Atkins Mountie Award at and language trainer, also in resides in Painesville, OH and Plank will welcome Emma Waterville, PA. the 26th Annual Butsko Award Sweden. Steve did internships can be reached at suzanna. Marion Plank in February 2013. Breakfast at MU this for the master’s degree at the [email protected] Megan can be reached at Pat Ross has been named media September. The award is National Civil War Museum in [email protected] relations director for the presented each year to a current HWaarrr iMsbuusregu, mPA in a nLdo nthdoe nIm, perial Ecolinztaabcettehd Mata erltiiznm caarnt ibne@ pa. 03 M(MidAdCle) ,A Tthlaen tMicA CCo nisf erence oprla fyoerrm wehr oM “ohuans tsahinoewenr football England. In Sweden, he gov. Corey Meola Applegate lives at comprised of 18 schools that tremendous dignity and dfoers itghnee Nd astpieocniaall Hexihstiobrityio ns in 98 4K4Y6 64B2 2B2e3e.r sf uSbtu.,2 F6ta. @Cyamahpoboe.ll, cleovmelp. ePtaet awt atsh ea N4-CyeAaAr m Deimv. bIIe r padevrseervsietrya.n”ce in overcoming Museumn. Steve, wife Sophie, Dana Miller Smith of Trout com of the Mountaineer baseball and children Olivia 13 and Run, PA, and Todd Smith were team as a pitcher and also Julius 3 live in Frolunda, married in June. Dana is Jennifer Waverka Lockwood served 4 years in the MU sports Bryan Smith can be contacted Sweden. runninblues@gmail. employed by Southern Tioga and husband Andy welcomed a information office. at [email protected] com. SD, Blossburg, as a librarian. baby boy, Wesley Boyd, in Todd is a retired major for the October. In Memoriam Henrietta Bohlayer VanNoy ‘37 Herbert “Bert” Ruegg ‘53 Linda Hensel Austin ‘68 Robert E. Anderson ‘77 Faculty Margaret “Mazie” Fitzgerald ‘38 Cyril J. Clancy ‘54 Emma Jane Gardner-Stocum ‘68 Linda R. Jacobs ‘77 Bruce B. Barton Harry H. Cooley ‘41 Phyllis Riley Lesneski ‘54 Robert Anthony Lugg ‘69 Rich “Ricky” Goodall ‘79 Retired Faculty Marguerite Abell Harbachuk ‘41 William J. Powell Jr. ‘54 Thomas R. Gilliland ‘70 James D. Miller ‘86 Myrtle Leff Liberman ‘41 Bruce W. Doud ‘55 Leonard M. Hoal ‘70 Shawn R. Mell ‘87 Katherine “Kay” Keller du  e Dolores Neiswender Pryor ‘41 Barbara Trautman Brandt ‘64 Jane Roberts Stull ‘70 Keith L. Reed, Jr. ‘89 Retired Staff eld. Teresa Coppersmith Carpenter ‘44 Doris Weaver Sherman ‘64 Corey R. Comstock ‘72 Ann Marie Bustin Maynard ‘91 Daniel L. Davis nsfi Margaret Scheerer Stiles ‘47 Kenneth C. Griffith ‘65 Robert Peno ‘73 Jay L. Saunders ‘00 ma Edgar L. Lawton ‘48 William W. Terry ‘66 Nancianne Straub Metz ‘75 Emily M. Russell ‘10 Friends 7 Elizabeth R. Duff ‘51 Linda Geist Lieberman ‘67 Dianne F. Avillion ‘76 James A. Gustin Mary Steadman Rothrock MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY NON PROFIT ORG G7 Alumni Hall US POSTAGE 31 S. Academy St. PAID WILLIAMSPORT PA Mansfield, PA 16933 PERMIT NO 282 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED 148th Commencement Celebrated Mansfieldian Three hundred and thirty students received degrees at Mansfield University’s 148th Commencement on December 15 PRESIDENT at Decker Gymnasium. Francis L. Hendricks ’79 Before presenting the graduates with their diplomas, COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES interim MU President Allan Golden told them, “The Thomas A. Browning, Peckville, PA Richard P. Cashman, Vice Chair, Berwick, PA truth is that you’re taking a big leap into a vast world. Steven M. Crawford, Camp Hill, PA Charles R. Ike, Clarks Summit, PA Believe me when I say, that in this moment of Lewis B. Lee, Thompson, PA Ralph H. Meyer, Chair, South Waverly, PA transition, I know how you feel. I have been at Mark A. Phifer, Jr., Student, Athens, PA Ada Mae Saxton, Harrisburg, PA Mansfield University not quite two years, first as Howard J. Smith Jr., Troy, PA interim vice president for finance and administration, Robert D. Strohecker, Secretary, Mansfield, PA Dr. John C. Cavanaugh, Harrisburg, PA, Ex-officio member now as interim president. Through meetings, BOARD OF GOVERNORS receptions, athletic and cultural events, I came to Leonard B. Altieri III, Student, West Chester Univ. know you the students, and the faculty and staff. And Matthew E. Baker, Wellsboro, PA Marie Conley Lammando, Hershey, PA before I knew it, I had fallen in love with Mansfield Tom Corbett, Harrisburg, PA Sarah C. Darling, Student, Millersville Univ., PA University.” Michael K. Hanna, Lock Haven, PA Ronald G. Henry, Bryn Mawr, PA “Like you, the class of 2012, I am walking across Kenneth M. Jarin, Chair, Philadelphia, PA Bonnie L. Keener, Student, California Univ., PA this stage into a new beginning. Like you, I’m Jonathan B. Mack, Indiana, PA wondering how the time went so fast. And as you, I Joseph F. McGinn, Linwood, PA C. R. “Chuck” Pennoni, Vice Chair, Philadelphia, PA will go out and seek new opportunities, new Jeffrey E. Piccola, Harrisburg, PA Guido M. Pichini, Wyomissing, PA challenges, and new successes. Your best days are Harold C. Shields, Allison Park, PA Robert S. Taylor, Solebury, PA ahead of you; the best days are ahead for Mansfield Ronald J. Tomalis, Harrisburg, PA Interim President Allan University. And hopefully all of us will look back at our time here AJoahrno nT .A Y. uWdiaclhtoank,, VHiacrer Cisbhuarirg, ,P PiAttsburgh, PA Golden presents a Master’s Dr. John C. Cavanaugh, Harrisburg, PA Chancellor with fondness, gratitude, and love. Thank you, Mansfield.” of Arts in Organizational MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY Author William P. Robertson, a 1972 Mansfield graduate was the Leadership degree to his FOUNDATION, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Assistant as speaker. He recounted coming to campus 40 years ago as a shy Mr. Joseph Maresco, president Professor Adam Brennan teenager. DMrr.. LCaarrrly A N. eSstbeiitn, gvriacbee pr,r etrseidaesunrter looks on. “It’s even harder to fathom that I’m now standing behind this Mr. Robert D. Shorb, secretary Mr. Lawrence B. Mansfield, Esq. ‘83 podium, considering that the only low grade I received at Mrs. Barbara Alspach Baylor ‘67, Board Member Emeritus Dr. Francis M. Duffy Mansfield State College was in speech,” Robertson said with a Mr. Ronald G. Goodwin ‘72 Dr. Allan Golden, Interim President, Mansfield University laugh. Mr. Arthur “Pete” Guidi, Jr. Mr. Robert L. Harman ’76 He said Mansfield prepared him for everything he has Dr. Marcella May Hyde-Smith ’56, Board Member Emeritus dealt with in his life. Ms. Bobbi J. Kilmer ‘84 Dr. A. Vernon Lapps “I hope that those of you who return 40 years from Mr. Ralph H. Meyer, Council of Trustee Representative Mrs. Stephanie Adams Ulmer ‘04, Alumni Board Liaison now to visit, get the same goose bumps as I do walking Dr. Nancy L. Sidell Mrs. Julie A. Miller ’97 around campus,” Robertson said. “My time at Mr. Christopher W. Vaughn Mr. Carl D. Ruck ‘80 Mansfield was the heyday of my life, and I was truly Ms. Mindy M. Engel ’93, Foundation Executive Director blessed to have had the opportunity to go to college GENERAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION here.” BOARD OF DIRECTORS Also during Commencement, Lewis Lee spoke on Stephanie Adams Ulmer ‘04, president Jeffrey Howe ‘04, first vice president behalf of the Council of Trustees and introduced Sharon Mokrzynski Kendrick ‘81, second vice president Brian Barden ‘76, ‘82M Robertson. Jeffrey Howe ’04, first vice-president of the Joan Cole Berney ‘86 Jamie Hall ‘03 Alumni Association, gave the alumni greeting and Marsha Earley Malinich ‘54 Nancy Applin Pierce Marsden ‘72 President Aaron Miller represented the Student Government Joline Martin ‘08 Leta Jo Myers Maue ‘73 William P. Association. Richard Miller ‘84 Robertson ‘72. The MU Brass Band, conducted by Nathan Rinnert, and a CKahteiet NDeobyrloet Pskair s‘7e5ll ‘00 Student Choral Quartet, directed by Sheryl Monkelien, provided Barry Peters ‘70 Diana Rizzo Petlock ‘04 musical accompaniment. Campus Minister Courtney Hull Rod Pursell ‘88 Patricia Baker VanDruff ‘78 delivered the convocation. Professor Adam Brennan served as Denise D. Berg, executive director and secretary grand marshal and Professor Lee Wright was herald. Mansfield University is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. May 2013 • VOL. 70 NO. 3 M A N S F I E L D . E D U From war-torn West Africa to a major metropolitan city to Mansfield in a few short years. That is the journey Louvini Gray, Victoria Pittman and Jallah Yalleh will have taken when they walk across the stage and receive their diplomas in May. Every person who graduates from Mansfield has a story to tell. Both Gray and Pittman maintain that the enormity of the As compelling as most of them are, it would be hard to find a story challenges they experienced as children are what have kept them as full of challenges as that of Louvini Gray and Victoria Pittman. strong and motivated. It brought focus and determination to When they walk across the stage and receive their diplomas their academic and personal life and has given them a sense of in May, it will complete one part of their journey, a very big part. responsibility. A journey that, for both, began in Liberia, a West African nation Their decision to major in Social Work was influenced by their whose recent history involves civil war and unrest. refugee camp experiences. “People in my country don’t know about Chris Vaughn, now retired Director of Financial Planning this profession; especially how to help those with different types of at MU, worked closely with Admissions and disabilities and mental illnesses.” Gray explains. “I believe maintained several recruitment counties, “All that I have learned I can become a helping hand to those who are lacking the including Bucks County, which is where Truman same knowledge my family and I were lacking.” at Mansfield will High School is located. By 2002, Chris had She adds that her experience growing up has established a strong relationship with Truman continue to guide me long “empowered me, built my level of confidence and trust, guidance counselor, Ann Bodnar. and helped me realize that I can achieve my goals if I put after graduation.” “Ann always struck me as someone who was my mind to it. When I came to America it was like a dream keenly aware of the students she worked with,” come true because I knew that I was going to become a Vaughn said. “The relationship between Mansfield and Truman successful person. All that I have learned at Mansfield will continue High continued to grow and five years ago Ann identified students to guide me long after graduation.” she thought would benefit from all that Mansfield could offer, with When Pittman first came to the U.S., she also faced the our size, support services and the fact that at our students do not fall challenges of adapting to a new culture, learning English, and through the cracks.” getting along with the kids in middle school. Both students were born in Liberia and as children moved “Many days I was teased by my peers because I was from Africa with their families to a refugee camp as a result of the civil war in continued on page 3 Liberia. Gray recounts her hardships because of her family’s lower class status. “Leaving my country because of war and exiling to Ghana in the refugee camp with my family was very difficult,” she said. “Living in a community where you had to pay for everything in order to survive was frustrating. We had to walk long distances to have water to drink, to take showers, wash clothes or do other things that many would consider basic conveniences of daily life. For us they were big struggles.” Before leaving Liberia, two of Pittman’s uncles were killed in the war. She also lost an aunt to disease due to the lack of access to medical care. “I didn’t just lose my uncles and aunty to the war; I also lost my childhood and my education,” she said. “During the 1996 civil war, I saw people getting killed, women getting raped in front of their children and husbands, and people dying of hunger.” Pittman recalls school teachers sending her home because her family was unable to pay school fees. “I had to sell doughnuts for days or sometimes weeks before paying my school fees,” she said. “I u  d never had the right uniform or shoes for school. Many days I didn’t d.e have note books, pencils or a book bag because my parents could fiel ns not afford it. Often I only ate once a day and the amount was very ma little. My family was very poor.” 1 (L-R) Victoria Pittman, Ann Bodnar, Louvini Gray Alumni Association Geat lCuomnnnecit.emd a n Sstfiaye Cldon.enedcuted alumni.mansfield.edu FROM YOUR ALUMNI DIRECTOR Recent Gatherings Sarasota, Florida - March 2 Approximately 40 alumni and friends gathered for lunch at the University Park Country Club for an afternoon of food and fun. Hosts Donna Mokrzynski ’55 and Don Stanton ’53 welcomed the guests, along with Alumni Board members Patti VanDruff ’78 and Nancy Marsden ’72. Samantha Lindsay, MD ’83 was the alumni guest speaker and The Rev. Dr. Park Allis ’60 provided the blessing. Guests enjoyed browsing through photo albums, reminiscing about Mansfield, rekindling old connections and making new ones. Scranton, PA - April 13 Alumni and friends spent a pleasant Saturday evening at The smiles of Patti Baker Mert’s in Scranton thanks to hosts Marirose Murphy ’79 and VanDruff ’78, Donna Congdon Lisa Chipak Spangenberg ’81. Lots of laughs were heard as guests Mokrzynski ’55 and Don Stanton ’53 welcomed guests to viewed past issues of “The Carontawan”, reminisced with “Dean” the Sarasota event. Joe Maresco, enjoyed the tasty food and beverages and then sang along with Daddy-O and the Sax Maniax! The attendees made a contribution of $324 to support the MUF Emergency Book Fund. Enjoy the photos of the events at alumni.mansfield.edu/photos. Save the Date Mansfield Day in Eagles Mere, Wednesday, July 31. Contact the Alumni Office to register. Homecoming 2013 - October 4-6 Samantha Clark Lindsay, MD ’83 was the alumni guest speaker and provided valuable healthcare information. Denise Berg, Director of Alumni Relations Mansfield University, Alumni Hall, Ground Floor alumni.mansfield.edu; [email protected]; 888-305-6505 MU Mourns the Passing of Vernon Lapps The Mansfield University Lapps obtained his AB across the U.S. community is mourning the degree in speech from the In 1998, he recorded the passing of Professor Emeritus University of Michigan in 1954, King James version of the New A. Vernon Lapps, who died on his MA degree in speech from Testament for Kingdom April 28. Wayne State University in 1965, Productions, earning among his Lapps was a professor of and his PhD in interpersonal friends the nickname “The Communication from 1968 to communication from Ohio Voice of God.” 2004. Over the years, he served University in 1973. Contributions in Dr. Lapps’ as department chair, herald at In 1980, Lapps and his wife memory may be sent to the university commencement Marilyn, a long serving secretary ceremonies and president of the at Mansfield, produced the first Lapps Scholarship, Mansfield University Senate. He was also annual Northern Appalachian University Foundation, Mansfield u  active on numerous academic Storytelling Festival at University, Mansfield, PA, 16933 d d.e and organizational committees, Mansfield University which ran or the nsfiel including the Mansfield for 22 seasons, drawing Mansfield Public Library, 711 N. ma University Foundation Board. storytellers and visitors from Main Street, Mansfield, PA, 16933 2 Get ConneCted Stay ConneCted

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MMaannssffiieellddiiaann JANUARY 2013 • VOL. 71 NO. 2 M A N S F I E L D . E D U Since graduating from Mansfield in 1979, Fran Hendricks has travelled the world as an Air Force officer, reaching the rank of Brigadier General, but his heart always stayed at “Mansfield, high upon the eastern hill.” Now Hendricks returns to lead his beloved alma mater, having been selected as president by the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania State System of the background, energy, leadership experience and presence Higher Education (PASSHE) on October 25. He began his that Mansfield University needs at this point in time. We are new post on January 1. proud that General Hendricks is a 1979 graduate of Mansfield “Truth be known, I only applied to one college when I University, and will be the only State System graduate leading graduated from Jersey Shore High School,” Hendricks said. one of the 14 PASSHE Universities. He will bring a wealth of “That was Mansfield State College. From Mansfield I only unique experience, not only to Mansfield University, but also pursued one career opportunity, a commission in the United to the State System itself.” States Air Force. I have served in uniform for 33 years, During his Air Force career, Hendricks served for five been all over the world and have had the pleasure to work years as commander and deputy commander of the Army and alongside the most patriotic and selfless Americans I have Air Force Exchange Service based in Dallas, TX, which put ever met. With the inspiration of an anonymous nomination, him in charge of the 42nd largest retailer in the U.S., with I again only sought one opportunity as I prepare to leave the $10 billion in annual revenue. He has extensive experience Air Force--the position of President, Mansfield University.” in organizational leadership, strategic planning, resource “General Hendricks encompasses everything we were management and policy development. seeking in our next president,” Ralph Meyer, chair of the He also served as deputy to the support group MU Council of Trustees, said. “He presents an outstanding u  commander at Randolph Air Force Base in Texas. While in ed background, with a wide variety of leadership positions d. that role he chaired the Quality of Life Improvement Council el serving our country in the United States Air Force. He has and oversaw a partnership involving local colleges that helped mansfi continued on page 16 “I am coming home; I welcome this opportunity to pay it forward while also giving back to the university that made all of my opportunities in life possible. I am H2S…Here to Serve.” Alumni Association Geat lCuomnnnecit.emd a n Sstfiaye Cldon.enedcuted alumni.mansfield.edu FROM YOUR ALUMNI DIRECTOR A first! Alumni Honored by MU Athletics For the first time in Mansfield University history, a Walt Harshorn ’94, Rod Pursell ’88 and Elijah Morgan Mansfield alumnus will be the President of the institution! ’12 were honored on September 29 during the 26th Annual Francis L. Hendricks ’79 takes on his new responsibilities in Butsko Breakfast. Hartshorn received the Frank Butsko Award, January. See page 1 for complete story. Pursell was the recipient of the Austin Snyder Alumni Award and Morgan was awarded the John “Jay” Atkins Mountie Recent Gatherings Award. Congrats! In addition to the annual Homecoming festivities on October 12 & 13 which included recognition of the 1992 Help Wanted National Championship runner-up baseball team, recent Join MU Admissions staff at a Alumni gatherings included: regional reception in your geographical • Twelve members of area (PA, NY and NJ) to provide the 1975 MU Football team potential students and their families gathered in the Poconos at the with insight about your personal MU lodge of Bruce Musselman ’77 experience! FMI: visit alumni.mansfield. for a beautiful fall weekend. edu/receptions or contact the Alumni • Lunch at the Lake – On Office at [email protected] September 5 Tom Allis ’57 and or 888-305-6505. Refer a student to his wife Lois hosted a gathering Mansfield at any time by completing at their Hammondsport, NY the online form at alumni.mansfield. residence overlooking beautiful Keuka Lake. edu/referastudent. Thank you for your help and recommendations! • The Steve Zegalia Memorial Golf Tournament MU alumni and friends spent an enjoyable September afternoon at Keuka Lake with hosts Tom ’57 and Lois Allis. was held on August 3 at the Corey Creek Golf Club in Save the Date for these 2013 Events Mansfield. Coach Z’s memory was honored by former players, Sarasota, FL - Saturday, March 2. Luncheon coaches, staff and friends of the MU football program. at the University Park Country Club in • “Mansfield Day in Eagles Mere” took place at the the Lakeside Dining Room beginning at Crestmont Inn on August 1. Class years of those in attendance 11:30 AM. Hosted by Donna Congdon ranged from 1943 to 2002, with each decade in between Mokrzynski ’55 and Don Stanton ’53. represented! Guests enjoyed a delicious lunch and shared many Scranton, PA – Saturday, April 13. fond memories. This special gathering has taken place for over Location TBD. 42 years thanks to the efforts of Marge Cole Lee ‘44. Alumni Weekend: June7-9. Golden Anniversary Celebration • On July 28, MU Athletic Hall of Fame member Rod for the Class of 1963! Pursell ‘88 and his wife, Donna, hosted the annual “RodBash” at their home in the Lehigh Valley. “RodBash” reunites MU Homecoming: October 4 & 5. football alumni and friends and raises funds for MU Athletics, Check the alumni website for updates the Alumni Association and the Kennedy scholarship fund. and additional information. • Mary Calistri Geise ’86 hosted Alpha Sigma Alpha sisters from the 1980s at her Williamsport, PA home on June 9. Alumnae in attendance were from Pennsylvania, Georgia, New Denise Berg York, Virginia and Delaware. Director of Alumni Relations du  Mansfield University d.e Visit the Alumni Website to view photos of some events. Alumni Hall, Ground Floor el nsfi alumni.mansfield.edu, select “Communications” and then alumni.mansfield.edu ma “Photo Gallery”. Enjoy! [email protected] 2 888-305-6505 GET CONNECTED STAY CONNECTED HOMECOMING 2012 Black Students Union in the campus- The team of Alan Probst, Andy wide voting. Dupree was escorted by McNab, Brian Shuler and Lonnie Myer Dontae Williams. ’92 won the annual golf tournament Pollitt is senior from Hazelton, held at Corey Creek Golf Club. All PA. He represented the Student proceeds from the tournament benefit Government Association. Pollitt was MU athletic scholarships. The winning escorted by Makayla Smith. foursome also took part in the reunion of the 1992 MU baseball team that Earlier in the day, the annual finished second in the nation that year. Homecoming parade made its way up Main Street to the delight of a big crowd lining both sides of (LJo-sRh)uw Hai toPhmo Ilnleittceto raimmndi n PgQr e2us0eid1ee2nn HLt oAoumll-aWenc Giollamo lDidneugn pK.rieneg tAwhleeul mcsFotnrrmeiid eeAatd.yt h fnoleiugtrihc nt H,e wtah leml oMefm UFba emrse during inductions ceremonies at Alumni, family and friends returned Manser Hall. to Mansfield University to celebrate Michael Collier ’82 Homecoming 2012 on October 12-14. (baseball), Lynelle Mosley ’04 This year’s theme was “Red & Black (basketball), Jessica Ricker Superheroes.” Czako ’03 (softball) and John Lou-Willa Dupree was named Soprano ’68 (football) were HPToholelmi treto cwyoaamls c innoagum pQeledu w eHeanos macnreodcw oJnomesihdnu gba y K ing. eFdnaumsrhinerrgisn tewhdee. r H eT aohlmeso en cheowomn Hoinraegldl of J2e0ss1ic2a H Raicllk oefr FCazmaeko in ’d03uc, taeneds M(Li-cRh)a eJol hCno Sllioepr r’8an2o. ’68, Lynelle Mosley ’04, MU Interim President Allan Golden parade and before the football game. The weekend also included a pep during halftime ceremonies of the To see the inductee’s full bios, rally with a bonfire and fireworks, a pre- Mountaineers football game against Post see the online version of The game alumni tent party, concerts and University on Saturday. Mansfieldian. many other activities. Dupree is a senior from To see pictures of Homecoming Philadelphia, PA. She represented the 2012, go to alumni.mansfield.edu Mark your calendars for Five local authors, four of them MU alumni, October 4-5 and make plans to be in gathered in Alumni Hall on December 7 to Mansfield for Homecoming 2013. sell and sign their books. u u Several of John Soprano’s former teammates and Coach and former President Rod Kelchner were on hand for his Hall of Fame induction on October 12.u MU alumni who now work for State Farm, shown with Computer & Information Science (CIS) faculty, were on campus October 4 to present a $50,000 grant to be used to make improvements in technology and teaching capabilities in the CIS Department. They also conducted interviews with MU students about potential internships with State Farm.u Faculty and u alumni of the Fisheries program gathered with Keen Buss’s daughters for the donation of his du  e academic works d. el to the North nsfi Hall Library on ma August 3. Buss 3 was the founder of the program. Olympic An E x p E r i E n c E Members of the Mansfield University Bands, 140 strong, under the direction of Adam F. Brennan and Nathan Rinnert, spent eight days in Paris and London, while the Summer Olympic were going on. Performing in several configurations--Brass Band, The MU Brass Band, Dixie-land Band and Jazz Combo gave performances at the Wind Ensemble, Dixie-land Band and Marching Band, the Olympic Park Band Stand known as “The Shark’s Mouth.” Mansfield contingent entertained crowds from all over the Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, House of Parliament, Big world in a variety of venues including Exhibition Road, Ben, Westminster Abbey, and the Eiffel Tower. Hyde Park, Victoria Park and Olympic Park. “I suspect that, like the many Olympic athletes The Band also paid tribute to the Americans who competing in the games, our student members brought remain forever on guard at the US Cambridge Military back something more important than medals,” Brennan Cemetery in England. Roughly 3800 servicemen are said. “They brought back an appreciation of other interred at this site, and approximately 5000 names of cultures; a deeper understanding of world history and those who were never recovered are memorialized on their own country’s history; an excitement of having a wall of names. Brennan reminded the band members accomplished something truly great; a deeper passion for that the number of markers is not much bigger than what they contribute to the world; a desire to explore Mansfield University and that the young men buried here more deeply; a broader view and perspective as they at Cambridge are their age. The perspective was not lost interact with others; a sense of pride in and respect for on the students. each other. So much more, but words cannot express the One impromptu performance at the Team USA value of this trip and experience. Let us just say that we House, captured on video by Bryant Rayer, was picked up spent eight days living our Creed: Character, Scholarship, on the ESPN website and was uploaded to Youtube at the Culture and Service.” Team USA site. The video is available at youtube.com/ Several videos of the Band’s performances are available watch?v=SmKvGwmk9fI at youtube.com/user/FLANNELandPLAID. A recap of the Team USA House was a place where athletes, families trip, produced by student Glen DeGeorge, and a cover of and certain VIPs would gather during the games. “Call Me Maybe” shot while the group waited for a flight The experience was not just musical. The MU group in Philadelphia is included. got to visit historic sites such as the Tower of London, There is video of a performance in Hyde Park at London Bridge, the Champs Elysees, Notre Dame youtube.com/watch?v=qGWg7IkW-ns u  d e eld. (Above) The MU Band performs in Victoria Park, London. fi ns ma (Left) The Mansfield Band at the Louvre in Paris. 4 New  Residence  Hall  Construction  Underway With the turn of several shovels three phase project to replace all residence Commonwealth Bank, Citizens & Northern of dirt, the next phase of new halls on campus, Oak Hall and Hickory Bank, First Citizens Community Bank, Jersey student housing construction at Mansfield Hall, opened in January 2012. MAC Shore State Bank, S&T Bank and Tioga County University officially got underway on contracts with the University to oversee the Industrial Development Agency are providing August 22. daily operation of the new residence halls. financial backing for the project. Representatives of the Mansfield Interim MU President Allan Golden Sycamore Hall is scheduled to be completed Auxiliary Corporation (MAC) and recounted how Phase Two was in jeopardy in time for the fall 2013 semester, with Spruce Mansfield University gathered with of not being completed --at least in the slated to be completed later in the fall. When students and staff, representatives of foreseeable future-- because of a lack of finished, the two new residence halls will be government, lending institutions and many state funding due to the economy. Golden home to 684 students and feature more private others for a groundbreaking ceremony on thanked the MAC for stepping up, taking rooms than Oak and Hickory Halls, which the future site of Spruce Hall. on the same role they had in Phase One, house 600 students. Spruce will be built on the area and keeping the project on track. Education Realty Trust (EdR) is the formerly occupied by Cedarcrest Manor. “We’ve been able to do, with everybody’s developer of Phase Two. They are utilizing Sycamore Hall will be built on the land help in the last six months, what would WTW Architects as the lead architectural and where Hemlock Manor stood. Hemlock ordinarily have been unheard of,” Golden design firm, along with Wohlsen Construction and Cedarcrest were demolished to make said. “And rather than opening in the fall of as the general contractor. Raymond James/ way for the project. 2014 (the original projection), we’re going to Morgan Keegan is the placement agent “The Mansfield Auxiliary Corporation be able to open in the fall of 2013 because and underwriter, and arranged the tax- is excited to have reassembled the it’s important to build on the momentum exempt financing with the USDA and First development team, along with new that Phase One has created.” Commonwealth Financial Corporation. contractor Wohlsen Construction, for The United States Department of Phase Two of the Mansfield University Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development To follow the progress of the construction, student housing replacement plan,” MAC provided a $20.5 million Community go online to157.62.60.176/view/viewer_index. President David Cummings said. “MAC’s Facilities direct loan and a $14.8 million shtml for the Sycamore webcam and purpose is to assist MU in providing Community Facilities guaranteed loan 157.62.60.175/view/viewer_index.shtml for the modern, state of the art suite style housing through First Commonwealth Bank toward Spruce webcam. Both cameras are limited to 20 for the benefit of their students. These the project. viewers at one time. If they are busy, try back. two new buildings will complete the new Acting Deputy under Secretary Judith housing quad which will enhance student Canales, on hand for the groundbreaking, (Below) Representatives of the Mansfield Auxiliary life at Mansfield University. said both Mansfield University and the Corporation, Mansfield University, USDA, government, We feel students will have a living community should be proud of the lending and construction organizations break ground for Phase Two of MU’s new student housing project. experience unmatched by any others in collaborative effort that has the State System.” produced these new buildings. MAC is a 501(c)3 limited liability “It is through this community corporation comprised of Mansfield area effort that you all came together as business leaders and ex-officio members of leaders and believers in advancing the MU administration that is financing Mansfield,” she said. the $53.6 million project. The first of a In addition to USDA and First Artist rendition of the new student housing u u  once completed; Spruce eded (bottom) and Sycamore eld.eld. (upper left) are under nsfinsfi construction. Oak mama (upper middle) and 55 Hickory (upper right) opened in January 2012. Chancellor Dr. John C. Cavanaugh. “As Coming Home, continued from cover an alumnus, he has a deep commitment to the university and will, I am certain, be a valuable addition to PASSHE’s outstanding cadre of presidents.” develop off-duty education programs. He was then chosen among the top 10 percent “General. Hendricks is a proven leader with of military leaders to participate in a an outstanding record of success throughout a graduate program at the War College. distinguished career,” said Board of Governors Chair Guido M. Pichini. “We are confident he In addition, he was support group will continue to demonstrate that leadership commander of Davis-Monthan Air Force and success as president of Mansfield Base in Arizona, where he led 1,700 University.” personnel in the planning and execution of an annual $69 million budget. He A dual major in political science and initiated an energy savings performance criminal justice administration at Mansfield, eanffdo rht,i sw ehnivcihro snamveedn tthale p braosger a$m2 sm wileliroen r,a ted Fran Hendricks, ‘79 to Hreecneidvreic ak sM waestnetr oonf dSucireinngc eh dise Agrier eF oinr csey ssteermvisc e the best in the Air Force and wing commander of management from the University of Southern Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. California and a Master of Science degree in strategic studies from the Air War College. Hendricks also served as senior military assistant in the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force in the Pentagon; and Now Hendricks is back in school, in a manner of study director of Sierra Bravo, Defense Advanced Research speaking, and back home. and Projects Agency in Washington, D.C. He has taught the “I see this as an opportunity for my wife Connie and me Air Force Incident Management (crisis management) course to continue to serve and help others achieve their destiny since 2002 and has served as senior leader panelist for the in this capstone opportunity,” he said. “Our success will not Air Force Wing Commander (senior executive) course, also be measured in pursuing a position at a larger university, but since 2002, and as senior mentor for the Air Force Group rather in the impact we will have on Mansfield’s students, Commander course since 2010. faculty, administration and community. I am coming home; I “General Hendricks has an extraordinary array of welcome this opportunity to pay it forward while also giving experiences that caused him to stand out among all of the back to the university that made all of my opportunities in candidates for the Mansfield presidency,” said PASSHE life possible. I am H2S…Here to Serve” . infrastructure projects. Upon 73 79 completion of his new 4-year Marjorie Bishop Norton resides term in 2016, Bill will have at 787 W Eldred Rd, Eldred, PA Nancy Bear Cartwright resides class notes . . . served 29 years on the board. 16731. mjnorton1@hotmail. in Harrisburg PA. 70 com John Elmore can be contacted at [email protected] J. Fred Gardner lives in 74 ONLINE Stroudsburg, PA and may be Cheryl Sell-Laubach resides in Sandy Grimes lives in Class Notes 1935-2012 reached at [email protected] Emmaus, PA. Scottsdale, AZ and can be • Go to http://alumni.mansfield.edu/classnotes 71 reached at slbeachy@yahoo. • You will be prompted to enter your login Gene Hoffmaster has retired com. Susan Benn Owens is living at from 37 years of teaching music information. 16435 S Shoshone Trl, Benson, in the Juniata (PA) County SD, 80 AZ 85602. suejbowens@yahoo. Gene is very busy with Pamela Dibble Patt Obert lives com gardening, reading and visiting in Monroeton, PA. 35 anniversary. They were married shut-ins through a local church, Chester Bailey was recognized Nov. 9, 1952, and are parents Jennifer Harris Reid can be as well as being actively 81 by the Mansfield Chamber of of three and grandparents of contacted at jhreid@rochester. involved in various musical Jeffrey LaFrance lives in Commerce during the Fabulous three. rr.com opportunities. He currently Wyalusing, PA and can be 1890s Weekend Celebration for 65 performs in 3 community contacted at [email protected]. a Lifetime of Service to Lonsworth Smith can be bands, 2 brass ensembles, 3 Mansfield. Bailey, who turned Kenneth Monk is living in contacted at lsmith1540@triad. public cantata performances, a 82 100 this year, had already been Wellsboro, PA and can be rr.com high school musical pit Robert and Ellen Hyde honored as Citizen of Year, so reached at kmonks@frontier. orchestra each year and is Horning have moved to Stow, the Chamber chose to com Nancy Summo Wineland and assistant conductor of the OH to help with grandchild recognize him for more than 60 68 husband Larry moved to Greenwood Community Band. #3. [email protected]. years of service dedicated to Summerville, SC where they Gene is eagerly waiting for his Mansfield. Robert Boyer lives at 606 E are enjoying the grandkids and wife Neta to retire so they can Sherri Cady Stager can be Sixth St, Birdsboro, PA 19508. being docents a Piccolo spend more time together and reached at sstager@mansfield. 52 He can be reached at Spoleto Festival, and Middleton travel. He is living at 21893 edu. Henry “Hank” Goodman can [email protected] Plantation, both in Charleston. Rte 35 N, Oakland Mills, PA 83 be reached at 636 Beach Park 69 Nancy may be reached at 17076. ghoffmaster@ Ln, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, 843-771-4867 and LGW 428@ centurylink.net Lawrence Mansfield resides in du  321-505-9861. William G. (Bill) O’Brien has sc.rr.com Mansfield, PA. eld.e 64 boef ethne r ebaopaprdo ionft eddi raesc tcohrasi romf athne 72 78 84 mansfi HWailrblaenr d E Evvaannss ‘ 6a9n dto Boekv earnl y Vbyir gGinoiva. 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Mutual with membership in its can be contacted at e_ 100th career victory on given annually to a current or 99 elite 2012 Forum group which [email protected] September 21 as the Panthers former member of the MU recognizes an outstanding year defeated Towanda, 21-20. football program who, by his Jason and Amy Letts ‘11 of helping people achieve 09 character and actions, best DeLozier welcomed their first financial security. Only the top Richard Basler recently George Schwartz was exemplifies former Coach Frank son, Jameson, in October. 5% of the company’s more than accepted the position of promoted to the rank of Butsko’s commitment of 6,000 financial representatives database specialist for the Brigadier General in the PA excellence and loyalty to his Ross Raniere is living in receive this honor. College Relations and Ncearteimonoanly G inu aSrdep dteumrinbge ra a t Fort tWeaamltmer,a ttehse a2n9dt hth ree cpirpoiegnrat,m w. a s Breealclmheodre a, tN roYs sarnadn icearen@ bgem ail. 04 AMdavraynmcoeumnetn Mt Danehpaatrttamne nt at Indiantown Gap. presented with the award at the com. Jeffrey Howe lives at 140 College. 2012 Butsko Award Breakfast in Valley View Dr., Hanover, PA 88 00 September. 17331. Jeff recently accepted a Sara Moyer Mahosky is living Rwoitdhn tehye PAuurssetilnl wSyasn dperer sAenlutmedn i 95 Rhiosb deortc t“oBreartte” Bino nheigs hceorm pleted fgurlald-teim teea pchoesirt ifoonr tahse a second rinea Achleexda nadt emr,o AyRer saan@d hcoatnm baei l. Appreciation Award at the Tammy Felondis, director of education from the U of Littlestown (PA) SD. jeff_ com. annual Frank Butsko Award budget planning at MU, was Rochester’s Warner School of [email protected] Breakfast in September. The recently appointed as interim Education in May 2011. Bert 11 award is named in honor of vice president for Finance and lives in Rochester, NY and can 05 Cari Begeal can be contacted at Austin Snyder ‘62 and Administration. be contacted at rbones@reslife. Adrienne Karaban-Purtell is [email protected] recognizes a Mansfield alum for rochester.ed living at 2702 Jeb Stuart Dr, support for the betterment of Valerie Innella, of Casper, WY, League City, TX 77537. 12 MU and the Mountaineer writes: “I appreciate all I learned Ellen Moody Kehres and [email protected] Christopher Boswell was football program. at the Mansfield Art husband Jake announce the recently named assistant sports 91 Department and continued my birth of daughter Annie Shannon Keim is living in information director at Vassar education until receiving my Elizabeth in June. She was Morea, PA. College. Mike Wenerowicz can be PhD. I love teaching art history welcomed home by brothers contacted at mwenerowicz@ in Wyoming today.” Benjamin and Calvin. 06 Eric Atkinson lives in hotmail.com Mary Aldrige Hesser and Shane Tunkhannock, PA and can be 92 Robert Kathcart was selected as Paul Kile is engaged to Jaime Hesser ‘’07 welcomed daughter contacted at atkinsonej14@ the Secondary School Teacher Luckenbill. Paul is a correctional Maggie Jane in January. The outlook.com Rebecca Eveland Horning is of the Year for Southern Tioga officer at the Lewisburg Federal family resides in Hershey, PA. lbive icnogn itna cStteedrl iant gg,e NrtYru danemd ccfa@n SyeDa rf.o r the 2010-11 school PSpenanitiesnht itaerayc hanerd a Jta timhee Bise na ton 07 MDaikneg eDr)e,n anloisn (ga kwai tMh ickuer rent yahoo.com. 96 (PA) Area Middle-Senior HS. A Jeremy and Melissa Weston MU students Nathan MacNabb July wedding in Williamsport is Boor were married in the and Kevin Cusworth, produced Kristen Schweitz Costello is The Rev. Dr. Jonathan West is planned. historic Cotton Room, the new country music video living in Garner, NC. the new pastor at the First Durham, NC, in October. for Brooklyn James’ “Can’t Get It 94 United Methodist Church of Patricia Richardson Krauss is Melissa is employed in the Right” off the original music Mansfield, Pa. He currently living in Hollywood, FL, and research department at Duke U soundtrack to her novel, The Steven Beck recently acquired serves as the national co-chair can be contacted at tish7961@ Medical Center and Jeremy is a Boots My Mother Gave Me. his Master’s of Science degree of the Ecumenical and yahoo.com branch manager for BB&T. The in International Museum Interreligious Network for the couple honeymooned at Paul Houseknecht resides in E. Studies from Gotenberg U in United Methodist Francisco Javier Leon is living in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Greenville, PA and can be Sweden. He previously earned denomination. He is excited to Valencia, Spain and can be contacted at phouseknecht@ a Folkuniversitet degree in be back in his hometown. contacted at [email protected] DeAnn Miller and Charles gmail.com language from Boras, Sweden McLaughlin, Jr. are engaged. and has worked for E. F. 97 02 They plan a May wedding at Eli Morgan received the John Corporate as a business English Susanna Acevedo Adkins Daniel and Megan Byrnes ‘04. Little Pine State Park, “Jay” Atkins Mountie Award at and language trainer, also in resides in Painesville, OH and Plank will welcome Emma Waterville, PA. the 26th Annual Butsko Award Sweden. Steve did internships can be reached at suzanna. Marion Plank in February 2013. Breakfast at MU this for the master’s degree at the [email protected] Megan can be reached at Pat Ross has been named media September. The award is National Civil War Museum in [email protected] relations director for the presented each year to a current HWaarrr iMsbuusregu, mPA in a nLdo nthdoe nIm, perial Ecolinztaabcettehd Mata erltiiznm caarnt ibne@ pa. 03 M(MidAdCle) ,A Tthlaen tMicA CCo nisf erence oprla fyoerrm wehr oM “ohuans tsahinoewenr football England. In Sweden, he gov. Corey Meola Applegate lives at comprised of 18 schools that tremendous dignity and dfoers itghnee Nd astpieocniaall Hexihstiobrityio ns in 98 4K4Y6 64B2 2B2e3e.r sf uSbtu.,2 F6ta. @Cyamahpoboe.ll, cleovmelp. ePtaet awt atsh ea N4-CyeAaAr m Deimv. bIIe r padevrseervsietrya.n”ce in overcoming Museumn. Steve, wife Sophie, Dana Miller Smith of Trout com of the Mountaineer baseball and children Olivia 13 and Run, PA, and Todd Smith were team as a pitcher and also Julius 3 live in Frolunda, married in June. Dana is Jennifer Waverka Lockwood served 4 years in the MU sports Bryan Smith can be contacted Sweden. runninblues@gmail. employed by Southern Tioga and husband Andy welcomed a information office. at [email protected] com. SD, Blossburg, as a librarian. baby boy, Wesley Boyd, in Todd is a retired major for the October. In Memoriam Henrietta Bohlayer VanNoy ‘37 Herbert “Bert” Ruegg ‘53 Linda Hensel Austin ‘68 Robert E. Anderson ‘77 Faculty Margaret “Mazie” Fitzgerald ‘38 Cyril J. Clancy ‘54 Emma Jane Gardner-Stocum ‘68 Linda R. Jacobs ‘77 Bruce B. Barton Harry H. Cooley ‘41 Phyllis Riley Lesneski ‘54 Robert Anthony Lugg ‘69 Rich “Ricky” Goodall ‘79 Retired Faculty Marguerite Abell Harbachuk ‘41 William J. Powell Jr. ‘54 Thomas R. Gilliland ‘70 James D. Miller ‘86 Myrtle Leff Liberman ‘41 Bruce W. Doud ‘55 Leonard M. Hoal ‘70 Shawn R. Mell ‘87 Katherine “Kay” Keller du  e Dolores Neiswender Pryor ‘41 Barbara Trautman Brandt ‘64 Jane Roberts Stull ‘70 Keith L. Reed, Jr. ‘89 Retired Staff eld. Teresa Coppersmith Carpenter ‘44 Doris Weaver Sherman ‘64 Corey R. Comstock ‘72 Ann Marie Bustin Maynard ‘91 Daniel L. Davis nsfi Margaret Scheerer Stiles ‘47 Kenneth C. Griffith ‘65 Robert Peno ‘73 Jay L. Saunders ‘00 ma Edgar L. Lawton ‘48 William W. Terry ‘66 Nancianne Straub Metz ‘75 Emily M. Russell ‘10 Friends 7 Elizabeth R. Duff ‘51 Linda Geist Lieberman ‘67 Dianne F. Avillion ‘76 James A. Gustin Mary Steadman Rothrock MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY NON PROFIT ORG G7 Alumni Hall US POSTAGE 31 S. Academy St. PAID WILLIAMSPORT PA Mansfield, PA 16933 PERMIT NO 282 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED 148th Commencement Celebrated Mansfieldian Three hundred and thirty students received degrees at Mansfield University’s 148th Commencement on December 15 PRESIDENT at Decker Gymnasium. Francis L. Hendricks ’79 Before presenting the graduates with their diplomas, COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES interim MU President Allan Golden told them, “The Thomas A. Browning, Peckville, PA Richard P. Cashman, Vice Chair, Berwick, PA truth is that you’re taking a big leap into a vast world. Steven M. Crawford, Camp Hill, PA Charles R. Ike, Clarks Summit, PA Believe me when I say, that in this moment of Lewis B. Lee, Thompson, PA Ralph H. Meyer, Chair, South Waverly, PA transition, I know how you feel. I have been at Mark A. Phifer, Jr., Student, Athens, PA Ada Mae Saxton, Harrisburg, PA Mansfield University not quite two years, first as Howard J. Smith Jr., Troy, PA interim vice president for finance and administration, Robert D. Strohecker, Secretary, Mansfield, PA Dr. John C. Cavanaugh, Harrisburg, PA, Ex-officio member now as interim president. Through meetings, BOARD OF GOVERNORS receptions, athletic and cultural events, I came to Leonard B. Altieri III, Student, West Chester Univ. know you the students, and the faculty and staff. And Matthew E. Baker, Wellsboro, PA Marie Conley Lammando, Hershey, PA before I knew it, I had fallen in love with Mansfield Tom Corbett, Harrisburg, PA Sarah C. Darling, Student, Millersville Univ., PA University.” Michael K. Hanna, Lock Haven, PA Ronald G. Henry, Bryn Mawr, PA “Like you, the class of 2012, I am walking across Kenneth M. Jarin, Chair, Philadelphia, PA Bonnie L. Keener, Student, California Univ., PA this stage into a new beginning. Like you, I’m Jonathan B. Mack, Indiana, PA wondering how the time went so fast. And as you, I Joseph F. McGinn, Linwood, PA C. R. “Chuck” Pennoni, Vice Chair, Philadelphia, PA will go out and seek new opportunities, new Jeffrey E. Piccola, Harrisburg, PA Guido M. Pichini, Wyomissing, PA challenges, and new successes. Your best days are Harold C. Shields, Allison Park, PA Robert S. Taylor, Solebury, PA ahead of you; the best days are ahead for Mansfield Ronald J. Tomalis, Harrisburg, PA Interim President Allan University. And hopefully all of us will look back at our time here AJoahrno nT .A Y. uWdiaclhtoank,, VHiacrer Cisbhuarirg, ,P PiAttsburgh, PA Golden presents a Master’s Dr. John C. Cavanaugh, Harrisburg, PA Chancellor with fondness, gratitude, and love. Thank you, Mansfield.” of Arts in Organizational MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY Author William P. Robertson, a 1972 Mansfield graduate was the Leadership degree to his FOUNDATION, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Assistant as speaker. He recounted coming to campus 40 years ago as a shy Mr. Joseph Maresco, president Professor Adam Brennan teenager. DMrr.. LCaarrrly A N. eSstbeiitn, gvriacbee pr,r etrseidaesunrter looks on. “It’s even harder to fathom that I’m now standing behind this Mr. Robert D. Shorb, secretary Mr. Lawrence B. Mansfield, Esq. ‘83 podium, considering that the only low grade I received at Mrs. Barbara Alspach Baylor ‘67, Board Member Emeritus Dr. Francis M. Duffy Mansfield State College was in speech,” Robertson said with a Mr. Ronald G. Goodwin ‘72 Dr. Allan Golden, Interim President, Mansfield University laugh. Mr. Arthur “Pete” Guidi, Jr. Mr. Robert L. Harman ’76 He said Mansfield prepared him for everything he has Dr. Marcella May Hyde-Smith ’56, Board Member Emeritus dealt with in his life. Ms. Bobbi J. Kilmer ‘84 Dr. A. Vernon Lapps “I hope that those of you who return 40 years from Mr. Ralph H. Meyer, Council of Trustee Representative Mrs. Stephanie Adams Ulmer ‘04, Alumni Board Liaison now to visit, get the same goose bumps as I do walking Dr. Nancy L. Sidell Mrs. Julie A. Miller ’97 around campus,” Robertson said. “My time at Mr. Christopher W. Vaughn Mr. Carl D. Ruck ‘80 Mansfield was the heyday of my life, and I was truly Ms. Mindy M. Engel ’93, Foundation Executive Director blessed to have had the opportunity to go to college GENERAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION here.” BOARD OF DIRECTORS Also during Commencement, Lewis Lee spoke on Stephanie Adams Ulmer ‘04, president Jeffrey Howe ‘04, first vice president behalf of the Council of Trustees and introduced Sharon Mokrzynski Kendrick ‘81, second vice president Brian Barden ‘76, ‘82M Robertson. Jeffrey Howe ’04, first vice-president of the Joan Cole Berney ‘86 Jamie Hall ‘03 Alumni Association, gave the alumni greeting and Marsha Earley Malinich ‘54 Nancy Applin Pierce Marsden ‘72 President Aaron Miller represented the Student Government Joline Martin ‘08 Leta Jo Myers Maue ‘73 William P. Association. Richard Miller ‘84 Robertson ‘72. The MU Brass Band, conducted by Nathan Rinnert, and a CKahteiet NDeobyrloet Pskair s‘7e5ll ‘00 Student Choral Quartet, directed by Sheryl Monkelien, provided Barry Peters ‘70 Diana Rizzo Petlock ‘04 musical accompaniment. Campus Minister Courtney Hull Rod Pursell ‘88 Patricia Baker VanDruff ‘78 delivered the convocation. Professor Adam Brennan served as Denise D. Berg, executive director and secretary grand marshal and Professor Lee Wright was herald. Mansfield University is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. May 2013 • VOL. 70 NO. 3 M A N S F I E L D . E D U From war-torn West Africa to a major metropolitan city to Mansfield in a few short years. That is the journey Louvini Gray, Victoria Pittman and Jallah Yalleh will have taken when they walk across the stage and receive their diplomas in May. Every person who graduates from Mansfield has a story to tell. Both Gray and Pittman maintain that the enormity of the As compelling as most of them are, it would be hard to find a story challenges they experienced as children are what have kept them as full of challenges as that of Louvini Gray and Victoria Pittman. strong and motivated. It brought focus and determination to When they walk across the stage and receive their diplomas their academic and personal life and has given them a sense of in May, it will complete one part of their journey, a very big part. responsibility. A journey that, for both, began in Liberia, a West African nation Their decision to major in Social Work was influenced by their whose recent history involves civil war and unrest. refugee camp experiences. “People in my country don’t know about Chris Vaughn, now retired Director of Financial Planning this profession; especially how to help those with different types of at MU, worked closely with Admissions and disabilities and mental illnesses.” Gray explains. “I believe maintained several recruitment counties, “All that I have learned I can become a helping hand to those who are lacking the including Bucks County, which is where Truman same knowledge my family and I were lacking.” at Mansfield will High School is located. By 2002, Chris had She adds that her experience growing up has established a strong relationship with Truman continue to guide me long “empowered me, built my level of confidence and trust, guidance counselor, Ann Bodnar. and helped me realize that I can achieve my goals if I put after graduation.” “Ann always struck me as someone who was my mind to it. When I came to America it was like a dream keenly aware of the students she worked with,” come true because I knew that I was going to become a Vaughn said. “The relationship between Mansfield and Truman successful person. All that I have learned at Mansfield will continue High continued to grow and five years ago Ann identified students to guide me long after graduation.” she thought would benefit from all that Mansfield could offer, with When Pittman first came to the U.S., she also faced the our size, support services and the fact that at our students do not fall challenges of adapting to a new culture, learning English, and through the cracks.” getting along with the kids in middle school. Both students were born in Liberia and as children moved “Many days I was teased by my peers because I was from Africa with their families to a refugee camp as a result of the civil war in continued on page 3 Liberia. Gray recounts her hardships because of her family’s lower class status. “Leaving my country because of war and exiling to Ghana in the refugee camp with my family was very difficult,” she said. “Living in a community where you had to pay for everything in order to survive was frustrating. We had to walk long distances to have water to drink, to take showers, wash clothes or do other things that many would consider basic conveniences of daily life. For us they were big struggles.” Before leaving Liberia, two of Pittman’s uncles were killed in the war. She also lost an aunt to disease due to the lack of access to medical care. “I didn’t just lose my uncles and aunty to the war; I also lost my childhood and my education,” she said. “During the 1996 civil war, I saw people getting killed, women getting raped in front of their children and husbands, and people dying of hunger.” Pittman recalls school teachers sending her home because her family was unable to pay school fees. “I had to sell doughnuts for days or sometimes weeks before paying my school fees,” she said. “I u  d never had the right uniform or shoes for school. Many days I didn’t d.e have note books, pencils or a book bag because my parents could fiel ns not afford it. Often I only ate once a day and the amount was very ma little. My family was very poor.” 1 (L-R) Victoria Pittman, Ann Bodnar, Louvini Gray Alumni Association Geat lCuomnnnecit.emd a n Sstfiaye Cldon.enedcuted alumni.mansfield.edu FROM YOUR ALUMNI DIRECTOR Recent Gatherings Sarasota, Florida - March 2 Approximately 40 alumni and friends gathered for lunch at the University Park Country Club for an afternoon of food and fun. Hosts Donna Mokrzynski ’55 and Don Stanton ’53 welcomed the guests, along with Alumni Board members Patti VanDruff ’78 and Nancy Marsden ’72. Samantha Lindsay, MD ’83 was the alumni guest speaker and The Rev. Dr. Park Allis ’60 provided the blessing. Guests enjoyed browsing through photo albums, reminiscing about Mansfield, rekindling old connections and making new ones. Scranton, PA - April 13 Alumni and friends spent a pleasant Saturday evening at The smiles of Patti Baker Mert’s in Scranton thanks to hosts Marirose Murphy ’79 and VanDruff ’78, Donna Congdon Lisa Chipak Spangenberg ’81. Lots of laughs were heard as guests Mokrzynski ’55 and Don Stanton ’53 welcomed guests to viewed past issues of “The Carontawan”, reminisced with “Dean” the Sarasota event. Joe Maresco, enjoyed the tasty food and beverages and then sang along with Daddy-O and the Sax Maniax! The attendees made a contribution of $324 to support the MUF Emergency Book Fund. Enjoy the photos of the events at alumni.mansfield.edu/photos. Save the Date Mansfield Day in Eagles Mere, Wednesday, July 31. Contact the Alumni Office to register. Homecoming 2013 - October 4-6 Samantha Clark Lindsay, MD ’83 was the alumni guest speaker and provided valuable healthcare information. Denise Berg, Director of Alumni Relations Mansfield University, Alumni Hall, Ground Floor alumni.mansfield.edu; [email protected]; 888-305-6505 MU Mourns the Passing of Vernon Lapps The Mansfield University Lapps obtained his AB across the U.S. community is mourning the degree in speech from the In 1998, he recorded the passing of Professor Emeritus University of Michigan in 1954, King James version of the New A. Vernon Lapps, who died on his MA degree in speech from Testament for Kingdom April 28. Wayne State University in 1965, Productions, earning among his Lapps was a professor of and his PhD in interpersonal friends the nickname “The Communication from 1968 to communication from Ohio Voice of God.” 2004. Over the years, he served University in 1973. Contributions in Dr. Lapps’ as department chair, herald at In 1980, Lapps and his wife memory may be sent to the university commencement Marilyn, a long serving secretary ceremonies and president of the at Mansfield, produced the first Lapps Scholarship, Mansfield University Senate. He was also annual Northern Appalachian University Foundation, Mansfield u  active on numerous academic Storytelling Festival at University, Mansfield, PA, 16933 d d.e and organizational committees, Mansfield University which ran or the nsfiel including the Mansfield for 22 seasons, drawing Mansfield Public Library, 711 N. ma University Foundation Board. storytellers and visitors from Main Street, Mansfield, PA, 16933 2 Get ConneCted Stay ConneCted

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