Valley: Lebanon Valley College Magazine (Fall 2012)

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LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE MAGAZINE
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A Proven Leader, The Unanimous Choice
The Lebanon Valley College community welcomed Dr. Lewis Evitts
Thayne to campus as its 18th president on Aug. 1. The enthusiastic
and unanimous choice of LVC's Presidential Search Committee,
Thayne comes to Annville from Franklin & Marshall College in
Lancaster, where he served for seven years as vice president of
advancement.
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Class News & Notes
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In Memoriam
On the Cover: Dr. Lewis Evitts Thayne, 18th president of Lebanon Valley College
Inside Cover: "Learn. Discover. Grow:' was the welcoming Orientation
theme that members of the Class of 2016 received when they arrived
on campus this fall. Current students provided new students with
advice about moving to campus, living with roommates, student
life, time management, and more. (1. tor.): Shane Miller '13, Mary
Gardner '13, Jordan Herr '15, and Erik Brandt '13, pictured here
in the newly revitalized Mund College Center, were just a few of
the current students who helped make the transition easier for the
members of the Class of 2016. They are all commuting students and
were staffing a table to welcome new commuters.
Editor's Note: It was erringly noted in the Spring 2012 issue of The Valley
that Jerry Frey '74 was the golf program's first inductee into the LVC
Athletic Hall of Fame (p. 1O ).ln fact, John Champlin '80 was inducted
into the Athletic Hall of Fame in 1996. Like Frey (1 973-1 974), Champlin
(1 979-1 980) also was named an All-American in golf.
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Alumni Honored During Celebration Weekend
Each year the Alumni Awards Committee selects outstanding alumni to receive its
Distinguished Alumnus/na Award, June Herr Outstanding Educator of the Year Award,
Young Alumni Award, D. Clark Carmean Award in Admission, and Alumni Citations.
The most recent class of honorees was recognized in June during Alumni Weekend 2012.
For significant contributions to
his profession, community, and alma
mater, Dr. Thomas B. Carmany '58
received LVC's 2012 Distinguished
Alumnus Award. Carmany was lauded
for devoting his entire career to
improving the lives of others.
After graduating from LVC in 1958
and Jefferson Medical College in 1962,
Carmany accepted an appointment
with the United States Public Health
Service as chief of pathology at the
Gallup Indian Medical Center in
Gallup, N.M. There, he directed rwo
laboratories for Gallup community
hospitals. He combined the local
alcohol and drug abuse treatment
programs, and established a three-tiered
treatment and rehabilitation program.
He also established a foundation to
Dr. Thomas B. Carmany '58 Nancy Bowman Hatz '36
underwrite the cost of rehabilitative
services for anyone in need, regardless from the AIDS Communiry Alliance Elizabethtown College, Harz embodies
of their ability to pay. to Hill Lutheran Church in Cleona. Herr's dedication to the field.
In 1986, Carmany was honored Most notable, however, are his efforts During her professional and volunteer
with the New Mexico Public Health toward establishing the Lebanon Free careers, Harz has been president of the
Association Meritorious Service Award. Clinic with assistance from the United Pennsylvania Federation of Music Clubs,
Before his retirement in 1991, he Way, LVC friends such as Dr. Ed the American Association ofUniversiry
received numerous other awards, Arnold H'87 and Dr. Jeanne Donlevy Women, and the Women's Club in
including New Mexico's Distinguished Arnold H'08, and others. Today, the Selinsgrove. Harz continued her
Public Service Award. clinic serves hundreds of patients each dedication to education long after
After his retirement, Carmany year and continues to grow. retirement by teaching violin studies,
returned to Annville and settled into serving as a music consultant, and
the historic former home ofLVC's Nancy Bowman Hatz '36 received volunteering as a pianist for ecumenical
beloved Dr. D. Clark Carmean H'85 the June Herr Outstanding Educator services in Mr. Gretna (see related story
and Edna Carmean '59. Carmany has of the Year Award, which is presented on page 26).
become a force in the greater Lebanon to an outstanding graduate in the field
communiry and remains so to this day. of education. As a professor of various The Young Alumni Award-given
He has volunteered with numerous disciplines in music for more than 40 to an individual who has graduated
communiry organizations ranging years at Susquehanna University and from LVC within the last 15 years,
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Rev. Christopher M. Rankin '01
has achieved success in one's profession,
and has contributed significantly to
the community or the College-was
presented to the Rev. Christopher Frank Cackovic (center) received the Alumni Citation Award on behalfo f his son,
M. Rankin '01. The pastor of St. Cdr. Michael Cackovic, M.D., '87, who could not attend. Mr. Cackovic was joined by
Dr. Betty Hungerford '54, H'09 (1.) and]ayanne Hayward '01.
John's United Church of Christ in
Fredericksburg since 2004, Rankin
the College, contributed financially serving as an online career mentor to
is focusing his doctoral studies on
to LVC as a member of The Vickroy current LVC students.
church revitalization and leadership.
Society, and officiated at the wedding
Since graduating from LVC,
ceremonies of literally dozens of his Five LVC graduates also received
Rankin has served every year on the
fellow alumni. He has also presided Alumni Citation Awards: Cdr.
Recent Graduate Committee and in
over the baptisms of numerous Michael Cackovic, M.D., '87,
numerous other volunteer roles at
children from these LVC marriages. Nicholas T. Lacovara, Esq., '87,
Cheryl Bollinger Lacovara '87,
Danielle L. McCarney '02 was the Lt. Col. Jennifer I. Bower '94, and
recipient of the D. Clark Carmean John W "Buzz" Jones, D.M.A., '72.
Award in Admission, which is presented Cdr. Michael Cackovic, M.D.,
to an individual with notable service graduated from the Hahnemann
to the Valley's Office of Admission. University School of Medicine in
A Biglerville High School autistic 1997 and completed a fellowship at
support teacher for the Lincoln Yale University. Next, he entered the
Intermediate Unit, McCarney's United States Navy, and he is presently
dedication to LVC and pride in her a commander in the Medical Corps
alma mater are evident in the ways she stationed in San Diego, Calif.
continually promotes Lebanon Valley Among his many military awards,
College to prospective students. Cackovic has received the Navy and
McCarney coached field hockey at Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Greencastle High School and middle and the Afghanistan Campaign Medal.
school basketball in the Waynesboro He has conducted medical research,
School District. She remains active in taught extensively, and published
the LVC community by participating many articles, book chapters, and
Andrew Thompson and
Danielle L. McCarney '02 in field hockey alumni activities and more. Cackovic has been deployed
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is also director of the Army ROlLC
program for BU and 11 other colleges
and universities in the greater Boston
area. The program routinely ranks
in the top 10 percent nationwide for
ROlLC programs.
Currently a professor of music at
Gettysburg College, Dr. John "Buzz"
Jones has served the institution as
a teacher, director of bands, music ·
department chair, and conservatory
director, among other roles, during
his decades at the school. His work
has encompassed all genres of music.
His ensembles have toured Europe
numerous times to perform in major
festivals.
Jones is now in his fourth decade as
leader of the famous Buzz Jones Big
Band, which has opened for legends
ranging from llony Bennett to the
llemptations. He has received 15
Standard Awards in composition from
the American Society of Composers,
Authors, and Publishers, and his
commissioned works for concert band,
jazz ensemble, orchestra, and choir
have been performed widely.
Nicholas T. Lacovara, Esq., '87 and Cheryl Bollinger Lacovara '87
worldwide, including to Haiti for the the nonprofit zoo in October 2010.
U.S. military response to the 2010 They are working with area colleges
earthquake and to Afghanistan as part and school districts on educational
of Operation Enduring Freedom. His partnerships, including a recently
daughter, Hannah, is a member of the established internship program that will
Class of2013. have 25 participants this academic year.
Cheryl and Nick Lacovara have After graduating from LVC with
been a couple since their days as a degree in biopsychology, Jennifer
LVC students. Nick is a municipal Bower was commissioned as a 2nd
judge and attorney, and Cheryl is lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Now
director of project management for a lieutenant colonel, Bower served
an organization focused on biological as a transportation officer then
safety testing and biomanufacturing commander at bases in Hawaii,
services. llogethe~ they own the North Carolina, and Korea. She has
Plumpton Park Zoological Gardens in also served in Operation Enduring
Rising Sun, Md. Freedom and in other leadership roles
The couple had been raising exotic around the globe.
animals on their farm when Plumpton, Bower designed and taught
a favorite place to visit for more psychology-related courses at the U.S.
than 25 years, closed its gates. With Military Academy at West Point and
volunteer help and donations, the today is chair and professor of military
Lt. Col. jennifer L Bower '94
Lacovaras refurbished and reopened science at Boston University (BU). She
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Valley Graduates 426 Students
at 143 rd Commencement
Lebanon Valley College awarded diplomas to 426 graduates on May 12. The 320 graduating
seniors were joined by 31 doctor of physical therapy candidates, 43 master's degree candidates, and
32 students who graduated in December 2011 and formally received their degrees.
"Never underestimate the power of
words, use your words to make change,
circulate a discourse of kindness and
acceptance, and your world will be an
accepting and kind place to live."
-DR. CATHERINE ROMAGNOLO
As Commencement speaker, your words to make change,
Dr. Catherine Romagnolo, circulate a discourse of
associate professor of English, kindness and acceptance,
transported expectant graduates and your world will be an
back to LVC's Class of 1870, accepting and kind place to
asking them to consider live." Romagnolo spoke at
important questions those Commencement after being
students were facing and how recognized last year with the
similar they likely were to the College's top teaching honor,
questions today's students face. The Thomas Rhys Vickroy
"Never underestimate the power Distinguished Teaching
of words," she advised, "use Award.
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Dr. Philip Benesch, associate assumed the primary instructor role
professor of political science, was for the Fundamentals of Anatomy
named this year's winner of the course. One student wrote, "I admire
Thomas Rhys Vickroy Distinguished his ability to fully devote himself to
Teaching Award. Benesch was his students and their education while
described by a nominator as having a still working as a full-time physical
"contagious enthusiasm for teaching therapist." Another student shared,
and working with students in "He is an absolutely wonderful
traditional classroom settings, high professor. His enthusiasm and
impact academic experiences, and dedication to teaching made me want
through his mentoring and advising." to work harder than I have in any
Dr. Michael Green, vice president other class."
of academic affairs and dean of the
faculty, noted that Benesch "cares
deeply about both the intellectual and
personal development of students and Dr. Philip Benesch
incorporates experiential learning as
intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm,
a powerful transformational teaching
tool." empathy, and generosity will lead to
her excellence ... "
Andrew Milosz, adjunct instructor
in physical therapy, won the Nevelyn
J. Knisley Award for Inspirational
Teaching, which goes to part-time
and adjunct members of the College
faculty. Milosz, who joined the faculty
in 2008, has effectively utilized his Dr. Mark Mecham
clinical experience in a wide range of
courses and has been well received by Dr. Mark Mecham, chair and Clark
faculty and students. Most notably, he
and Edna Carmean Distinguished
Professor of Music, was honored with
the Educator of the Year Award, which
Andrew Milosz is voted on by the students. Ryan
Humphries '12, student government
The top student award, the H. president, presented the award, saying
Anthony Neidig Award, went to Mecham is a teacher of"people and
Caitlin Murphy '12, an English, life." Classmate Alyson Reitmeyer '12
international studies, and sociology said, "''m very excited to take the
triple major from Minersville. knowledge he's provided to me
She has an "extraordinary ability about both music and life- and use
to communicate effectively with it in my own classroom. I hope that I
others- she is perceptive of people, of can have as much of a positive impact
group processes, and has the qualities on my future students as he has had
of a leader who can quietly and on me." Michael Nelson '12 added,
gently influence the atmosphere of a "LVC is truly blessed to have such a
group and move it toward a positive passionate, humorous, and helpful
Caitlin Murphy '12
resolution," one mentor wrote. "Her teacher."
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Wesley T. Dellinger '75 Elected Board Chair;
Harry B. Yost '62 Retires after 32 Years
Wesley "Wes" T. Dellinger '75, Dellinger Hall, in honor of the family.
a member of the LVC Board of In addition to his great-grandfather,
Trustees since 1988, was unanimously wife, and daughter, Courtney Zechman
elected chair of the board during its '05, more than a dozen members of the
annual spring meeting May 5. During extended Dellinger family have graduated
the same meeting, Harry B. Yost, from or are attending LVC, including:
Esq., '62, was awarded emeritus status. J. Curvin Strayer 1906 (great uncle),
Dellinger is serving a three-year Dr. Woodrow Dellinger '33 (uncle),
term, replacing Dr. Lynn Garrett Curvin N. Dellinger '38 (father),
Phillips '68, who completed her Dr. Ned D. Heindel '59 (cousin),
term as chair. Phillips continues Woodrow "Skip" Dellinger Jr. '63
on the board and is a member of (cousin), Lorrie B. Dellinger '77
the Academic/Student Affairs and (brother), Todd Dellinger '85, M'95
Enrollment Committee and the (brother), and Hannah Cackovic '13 Ufsley "Ufs"T. Dellinger 75
Strategic Planning Committee. (niece). Wes and Amy also have a son,
Dellinger's family has been involved Ethan, who is an attorney in Baltimore. community and church volunteer.
with LVC since his great-grandfather, Harry B. Yost was awarded emeritus In 2003, Yost received an LVC
James T. Spangler, honors for his 32 Alumni Citation and in 2005, he and
graduated from the years of service to the his wife, Carol, became Lifetime
College in 1890 with College's Board of Vickroy Associates in recognition of
degrees in literature and Trustees, including the their generosity to the College and its
Greek. The director of past 23 as its elected students.
Lebanon operations secretary. Yost, senior Geret P. DePiper '68 was elected
for Brownstone Real partner at Appel & secretary of the board, replacing
Estate, Dellinger has Yost LLP, met his wife, Yost. DePiper is a member of the
worked for more than 35 Carol A. Smith Yost board's Advancement Committee and
years in sales and sales '62, while studying Finance and Investment Committee.
management, including biology at LVC. Mter A member of the board since 2007,
the last 20 in real estate. LVC, Yost went on to he is the retired senior vice president/
In his almost 25 earn his juris doctorate chief operating officer for CSX World
years as a member of degree from the Terminals.
the College's Board of Harry B. Yost, Esq., '62 Dickinson School of In addition, LVC's Board ofTrustees
Trustees, Dellinger has Law. He earned his master welcomed three new members.
served on numerous committees, of laws degree from the New York Michael Pittari, chair and associate
including the advancement, executive, University School of Law the following professor of art and art history at LVC,
facilities (chair), and various campaign year and also served six years as a began a three-year term as faculty
steering committees. He and his wife, member of the U.S. Army Reserve. representative. Roberto "Tito''Valdes '14,
Amy Hoopes Dellinger '78, served A member of the board since 1980, a political science and pre-law major,
as vice chairs of the "Toward 2001 Yost has served on the executive, started a two-year term as one of
Campaign." investment, and trusteeship (vice chair) two student representatives. Seth
The Dellinger name has been committees in addition to his role Mendelsohn, Esq., M'10, corporate
associated with LVC for more than 100 as secretary. He also served on the counsel for the Pennsylvania American
years. In 2002, the College named its Presidential Compensation Subcom Water Company, began his first term
newly built, 72-student residence hall, mittee and is extremely active as a as a member of the board.
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Alumni Office Hosts
Inaugural Annual
Dutchmen Family
Summer Socials
In order to provide incoming
students with a head start on
building their LVC network, the
Office of Alumni Programs held
Dutchmen Summer Socials in
four local counties this year. The
events provided opportunities
for incoming students and their
parents to meet current students,
parents, staff, and alumni from
their county. The gatherings were
so successful at welcoming new
students to the Dutchmen family
that they will now become an
annual tradition. For information
about socials for next summer, call
1-800-LVC-ALUM ( 1-800-582-2586).
New Class Features Students from 15 States
The fall 2012 awarded Presidential Scholarships
incoming class
based on other factors, including
is comprised of 410 freshmen and
standardized test scores, rigor of
56 transfer students from 15 states.
their high school curriculum, and
Seventy-eight percent of the entering
extracurricular activities. There are also
freshmen graduated in the top 30
18 legacies-children of alumni-who
percent of their high school class,
earning them automatic Presidential were awarded an additional $2,500 (front, 1. tor.): Mark Berner P'16, Robyn
each year through the College's Berner P'16, and Megan Berner '16;
Scholarships of up to 50 percent off
Children of Alumni Award (see photo (back, 1. to r.):]ulie Frey '16 and Taylor
tuition. An additional 46 freshmen
Frey '16
on page 24).
whose schools do not rank were
Happiness Is Theme of Annual Colloquium Series
The 2012-2013 Colloquium Series
focuses on "HAPPINESS," concluding
the three-part series, "Health, Wealth, and Happiness." HAPPINESS is a year-long integrated
series of guest speakers, roundtable discussions, films, and courses that consider the meaning
and importance of happiness as a psychological, physiological, social, and cultural phenomenon.
HAPPINESS offers presentations by speakers from a number of disciplines who approach
the theme from the standpoints of the arts, the wellness of body and mind, the demands of a
consumer economy, the expectations and duties of political life, and the broad philosophical
questions of human flourishing. For a full list of HAPPINESS programming and admission
COLLOQUIUM 2012-2013
Lebanon Valley College information, visit www.lvc.edu/colloquium.
For more information regarding the news stories featured on these pages
and many other LVC news items, please visit www.lvc.edu.
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