winter 2011 patches

patchesThe Magazine for Alumni & Friends of Harcum College � WINTER 2011

For the Love of JazzSandra Smolen Jaffe ’58 and her life of culture and music

R E V I V I N G T H E A R T S I A L UMN A F O U N D S J A Z Z H A L L I Z I P I N ’ S I N F L U E N C E

“Faces,” oil on canvas by alumnaTricia Zengel ‘84, hangs alongsideother student artwork throughoutthe hallways of the AcademicCenter. Many of these works werecompleted under the guidance ofart teacher Martin Zipin.

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On the Cover: shot of New Orleans’Preservation Hall, located in the city’s French Quarter, and co-founded by 1958 graduate Sandra Smolen Jaffe.

Photograph provided by Preservation Hall.

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contentsThe Magazine for Alumni & Friends of Harcum College WINTER 2011

8 Little Theatre to Revive On-Campus Arts

10 For the Love of Jazz; Class of ’58 Alumna Sandra Jaffe’s Founding of Preservation Hall

12 Harcum College Art and the Influence of Martin Zipin

2 President’s Message and Campus Highlights

4 Homecoming 2010 Recap

6 Athletics

14 Faculty & Staff Notes

16 Class Notes

18 Honor Roll of Donors

20 In Memory

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CONTRIBUTORS

Suzanne CotterCommunications [email protected]

Harry SaylorAssociate Director of Annual Giving & Special [email protected]

Andy BackDirector of Public Relations& [email protected]

Carol GreenwoodOffice of [email protected]

Susan FriedlandDirector of Foundations & Special [email protected]

Sachiko MallachVice President of [email protected]

Homecoming PhotographyKevin Nash of KSN Images

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Office of CollegeAdvancementBedford Hall750 Montgomery AvenueBryn Mawr, PA 19010610.526.6060

on campusAs of the Fall 2010 semester, total enrollment reached1,425 students! To put this into perspective, only 472 wereenrolled in 2002 and in 2009 we reached 1,148 – which was arecord high until this year.

The College plans to add Diagnostic Medical Sonography(Ultrasound) to our list of programs offered this coming Fall. Weare also exploring the possibility of a concentration in geriatrics awell as a program in Hospitality Management.

To accommodate our growth, we have entered an agreement to add classes to the vacant school buildingbelonging to Our Mother of Good Counsel (OMGC), across thestreet from Pennswood Hall. For the past two years, our Bearshave been playing Men’s and Women’s Basketball in OMGC’s gym.Final approval for use of the space was granted this semester andthe Nursing Program is the first to move over. Other programswill soon be utilizing this space.

A signing ceremony for a dual nursing enrollmentagreement between ImmaculataUniversity and Harcum was held inSeptember. The first cohort of studentsseeking the RN to BSN degree pro-gram from Immaculata has begunstudying this Fall.

Dear Friends,Constant Improvement is the overarching theme at Harcum

this year. Major improvements are happening across

campus, and we’re maintaining momentum! Highlighting

the power of positive change is our goal as we continue to

make additional improvements throughout 2010-2011.

As you’ll read in our much improved Patches, the College is

on an immediate mission to revive the arts on campus.

Along with the restoration of our historic Little Theatre, we

plan to build sustainable arts programming in an effort to

further enrich the student experience. Harcum’s vibrant

history in the arts and its positive effect on our alumni is

certainly a testament to arts education, and to its impor-

tance in the lives of all Harcum students regardless of their

chosen career path.

The College also has many reasons to be proud at this

moment. We’ve had many recent successes in sharing our

message with the public, including Homecoming ads on

SEPTA buses throughout the Main Line, and a new bill-

board on I-95 which garnered lots of attention. Word is out

that it is a different era at Harcum, and morale is very high.

As we move forward into this new phase, we hope you’ll

stay in touch. Come back to visit as our campus grows and

flourishes, take part in our community-building activities,

and let us know what you’re up to – it’s important to us!

Best Regards,

Jon Jay DeTemple, Ph.D.

The Cow Whisperer

With Strong FarmingRoots, Freshman LaikenWilson Embarks on thePath of VeterinaryTechnology at Harcum

By Andy Back

Every January, the sprawling Farm Show complex outside Harrisburg,PA comes to life with an ark-sized collection of farm animals and hun-dreds of people gathering for the largest indoor agricultural event in theU.S. This year, students from the private Milton Hershey School inHershey, PA showed 25 beef and dairy cattle, goats and sheep, raised inthe weathered barns of the historic school, founded in 1909 by choco-late manufacturer Milton Hershey and his wife Catherine.

The Milton Hershey School is a free, private, coeducational homeand school, with a pre-kindergarten through 12th grade education, forchildren from families of low income, limited resources, and socialneed. The School is funded by a trust established by Mr. and Mrs.Hershey, and received his entire estate when he passed away in 1945.

Thirteen MHS students placed or earned ribbons this year. Amongthem is a young woman with natural empathy and a gentle way withanimals that is so remarkable she is known to her fellow students as“the cow whisperer” – Laiken Wilson.

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Residence Halls are currently at capacity! Although blocksof rooms in Klein and Pennswood have been converted for otherpurposes (daycare, staff residencies), about 210 students are occu-pying the other residence rooms as both singles and doubles.

Civility is a key theme being addressed with our Harcumcommunity this year. A number of events and lectures sur-rounding civility were offered to students, faculty and staff duringCivility Week this past semester. Civility includes: proper dress,appropriate language and peaceful conflict resolution. We aim tocontinue to keep high standards for civility across campus.

The College’s $5 million-dollar TRIO Grant for SupportServices was renewed. TRIO is a federally-funded programthat supports counseling and peer tutoring as well as services forspecial needs students. The new grant will providefunding for five more years.

The recent Little Theatre Campaign was agreat success! Our June $100,000 ChallengeGrant goal was not only met, it was exceeded.Excess funding will be put towards an endow-ment that will support arts programming.Harcum community support made the cam-paign very successful. Many alumni as well asfaculty and staff helped tremendously in oureffort to meet this goal. Restoration of the venue ison schedule to be completed by the end of December.

Harcum’s Board of Trustees recently added industryleaders Ted Rosen and Dan Hirschfeld.

Ted Rosen has earned a national reputation for hiswork in sales consulting and technology integra-tion, among other topics. He has worked closelywith many state associations and community bankleagues. He has advised congressional staff andbank regulators, and has trained federal bankexaminers. Rosen will serve as Chair of Harcum’sDevelopment Committee.

Nationally-recognized leader Dan Hirschfeld hasan extensive background in a variety of healthcaresettings. His experience ranges from acquisitions

and business development roles to managementof an ancillary services business and the

creation of an assisted living company.During his term, Hirschfeld will

serve on Harcum’s Developmentand Academic Affairs Committees.

He was also the College’sCommencement speaker in May.

Both individuals bring toHarcum outstanding business

experience and a commitment toeducation.

Adopted at age 7 and raised on abeef farm in Lawrence County whereshe in turn raised a calf named Angel,Laiken came to the MHS in her sopho-more year and quickly becameinvolved in showing the school-ownedfarm animals that are a key part of theschool’s teaching mission.

In the beef cattle barn near the cen-ter of MHS’s campus, Laiken is clearlyat home. She stands in her rubberboots in a straw-filled stall among theconstant lowing of cattle and sheep.Swallows and doves swoop and glide

through the windows and there are a half-dozen farm cats underfoot,jumping up on pails, cleaning their paws and then dashing off again.Laiken holds the lead of her Hereford calf Cherish, who came in secondin junior show at the Farm Show. Her yearling, Upstager, won first in thesenior calf competition, and Laiken also received the Beef MasterShowman plaque.

“I like the bonding, the work it takes to train Cherish to harness,” Laikensaid. She adds that she enjoys the long hours of washing and grooming,the walking and talking and the unfolding relationship with each animal.

In 2009 she received a blue ribbon at the Farm Show for Nicole, anoth-er MHS heifer she trained for show. Shy when she first arrived at MHS,Laiken is now a leader, helping other students learn the skills they need toshow their animals to best advantage.

Rachel Teller, an instructional adviser of the Milton Hershey SchoolAnimal Center, said her students love being part of the Farm Show. “Thework teaches them patience and responsibility,” Teller said. “I’vewatched Laiken become an accomplished young lady and a natural atshowing. I think she’s a perfect fit for Harcum’s program.”

Laiken learned about Harcum’s popular veterinary technology programfrom her career counselor and soon decided that the program, whichincludes an exclusive practicum with the University of PennsylvaniaSchool of Veterinary Medicine, was right for her. She hopes to one dayhave her own cattle farm in Pennsylvania. Watching her work with thebulky, balky calves in the beef barn, it’s easy to imagine Laiken being suc-cessful in any agricultural venture she undertakes.

Both Harcum and MHS were founded about a century ago inPennsylvania by entrepreneurial couples who believed in education, andwanted to help students succeed. “Harcum is looking forward to a longand productive partnership with MHS, helping students like Laiken reachtheir personal and professional goals with our own unique, career-orient-ed educational model,” said Harcum Dean of Admissions Dr. NicolaDiFronzo-Heitzer.

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Laiken Wilson alongside herHereford calf, Cherish

TED ROSEN, PRESIDENT,EXPERT BUSINESSDEVELOPMENT

Held on a crisp, fall weekend, thisyear’s Homecoming, Craft Fair &Family Day festivities attracted alumni,friends and community members tocampus on October 16th during acelebration of alumni accomplish-ments and a reunion of classmatesand friends.

Friday night’s Homecoming dinner,held at the President’s house, featured

recognition of this year’s alumni awardrecipients Sandra (Smolen) Jaffe ’58, Devin

McDonald ’07, and Dining Services’ Ms. MaryKeyes. Dinner guests enjoyed a Creole-themed buffet –

a tribute to Mrs. Jaffe’s founding of New Orleans’ Preservation Hall –as well as a jazz musician and purple Harcum-themed martinis, or,“Harcumtinis.”

Saturday’s events began with Continuing Education courses and aClass Recognition Breakfast for 0’ and 5’ graduates. Coffee andConversation with the President was held in the Zises-Green lounge,and the Open Men's Basketball Practice took place in OMGC gym.Dental students held Table Clinics in the Library Rotunda to displaytheir work for guests.

The Craft Fair, Bearfest family activities, Bear-style BBQ and infor-mation tables for Interior Design projects and Admissions were heldthroughout the day, and staff-driven shuttles transported guestsbetween Klein Hall and The Academic Center on the two ends ofcampus. Later, the Women's Volleyball game and the AlumniWomen's Basketball game were held in the Klein Hall gym.

Guests attended the Alumni Tea held on the President’s lawn, during which the award recipients were recognized among familyand friends for their outstanding professional and personal achieve-ments. Mrs. Jaffe received the Lifetime Achievement Award to recog-nize her co-founding of Preservation Hall, Mr. McDonald ’07 receivedthe Outstanding Young Alumnus Award for his efforts as a youthdrug and alcohol counselor, and Ms. Keyes, who has been part ofDining Services and student life at Harcum since 1950, was present-ed with the Community Service Award. Attendees enjoyed NewOrleans-style tea, coffee, pralines and beignets.

The Office of College Advancement is now accepting nominations for the 2011 alumni awards!

See myharcum.com for more details.

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Alumna Marie Calandra ‘67 came back to Harcum to display herown crafts at the Craft Fair.

Former trustee and NAB member Mary Ann Oaks ’52 (left), husband Bill Oaks (center) and Ms. Mary Keyes (right), one ofthree alumni award recipients.

President DeTemple chats with Sherill Mosee, founder and president of Family Care Solutions, Inc., a Philadelphia non-profitdedicated to childcare solutions for working parents. Also picturedis National Alumni Board member Tracey Johnson ’04.

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A Harcum family sits for a caricaturedrawing during Family Day festivities.

(from left to right) Sandra (Smolen) Jaffe ‘58, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient; Ms. Mary Keyes,Community Service Award recipient; and Devin McDonald ’07, Outstanding Young Alumnus Awardrecipient.

Harcum alumni return to campus to earnContinuing Education Units (CEU’s) before reuniting with friends.

Vendor Denise DeSantis displayed herhome-made soaps, candles and apronsfor guests at the Craft Fair.

(from left to right) Current Dental studentsJacqueline McCardle, Emily Hayes & AngelaCrossan present their “Advanced Dental HygienePractitioner” table clinic for visiting alumni.

Lady Bears Alumni battled the current Women’sBasketball team in an exhibition game in KleinHall Gym.

(from left to right) Volleyball students KelliMcMenamin, Kelsey Byler, and Kate Laird buildtheir own Harcum Bears on the way to theWomen’s Volleyball Game in Klein Hall.

Harcum Trustee and local Dental professionalSam Cimino, DDS chats with current HarcumDental students.

National Alumni Board President Susan Zeller-Kent ‘72 and Vice-Chair Cindy Canevari’90 present this year’s alumni awards.

talking sportsWomen’s Soccer Kicks-Off with Big Success

The College recently launched Women’s Soccer on September4, 2011. Before the team’s first game, College President Jon JayDeTemple made a friendly request that the team score at least onegoal. The team proved that they were stiff competition – not to bemessed with – and far surpassed the President’s “request” by scor-ing 11 goals in their inaugural game, defeating Salem CommunityCollege 11-1.

The Lady Bears finished their season with a record of 9-6 and a5-1 home record. They also finished the season with the outstand-ing record of outscoring opponents 65 to 22.

The Bears played vigorously throughout the season without asoccer field to call their own, as they’ve been sharing the facilitiesof other local schools. In the near future, Harcum hopes to reno-vate and build a regulation-size, multi-purpose athletic field fortheir growing sports program.

With 13 freshmen and 3 sophomores on the roster, somestandout stars of the regular season include Luteisha Shelton andNatasha Douglas of Kingston, Jamaica, and Simone Willter ofGuam. Shelton earned national recognition by winning NJCAADivision I National Player of the Week on October 20. Along with Willter, Shelton was selected Second-Team All Region.Douglas received First-Team Region Honors, and is nominated for All-American Honors.

The Bears went on to clinch a playoff spot in the Region 19Tournament, but lost in a shoot out to Lackawanna College intheir quarterfinal game. Though the season did not end as theyhad hoped, the team should be proud; the success that mostschools reach after years of working together was accomplished bythe Bears’ team during their first season.

The new soccer team is lead by Coach Jean Senat, who comesto Harcum from his alma mater, Brescia University in Owesnboro,KY. During his time with Brescia University, Jean earned both hisBachelor’s and Master’s Degrees, and held the position of AssistantMen’s Soccer Coach and Assistant to the Athletic Director.

Coach Jean has brought an international flair to HarcumCollege with his background in leading college and club soccerteams and recruiting and coaching players in Europe, Africa, Asia,and the Caribbean and in the United States.

Jean likes the atmosphere at Harcum. “It’s a great place to work,and to make a difference in people’s lives,” he says. “Making a dif-ference means so much to me.”

To see complete game schedules check out the Athletics section of Harcum’s website atwww.harcum.edu.


GOALTENDINGSaves Goals

AllowedSashagay Spence 120 17

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Luteisha Shelton 19 13Natasha Douglas 17 15Simone Willter 9 15

Women’s Basketball to Return From Winning Season

The Women’s Basketball team returns an intactsquad after finishing 29-2 last season, remaining undefeated in the Conference and winning the Region 19Championship. The Lady Bears are led by outstandingreturning guards Sironda Chambers and Ana Cruz. Cruzand Chambers both averaged 18 points per game. Cruzwas named 1st team All-Conference and 2nd team All-American while Chambers was named 2nd team All-Conference. Alisa Roberts is another strong contributing

returner from last year’s team alongwith Laikesha Chambers, ChanaeCouncil and Crystal Brown. Comingoff the injury list are Brittany Clarkand Tanesha Brown.The Lady Bears look forward to

another successful year with boththe returning and new talent.

Freshman Bianca Parker, transfer Alex Messado, and transfer guard

Yelissa Boyer will be a key to the team’scontinued success.

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Women’s Volleyball Bump, Set, & Spike Their Way to Victory

Harcum’s Region 19 Champion Women’s Volleyball Team iscurrently celebrating a tremendous regular season. Finishing witha regular season record of 24-11, the Lady Bears Volleyball teamentered the NJCAA Region 19 Playoffs hungry for success. Beatingopponents Lackawanna College (3-1) and County College ofMorris (3-0), the team clinched the Region 19 Championship andwill move on to District L Playoffs.

If victorious in the District L Playoffs, the Harcum Volleyballteam will earn a trip to Wisconsin Dells, WI to play in the tourna-ment that will decide this year’s NJCAA Division II VolleyballNational Champions.

Men’s Basketball 2010 - 2011 Preview

After coming off of the best season in Harcum Men’s Basketballhistory with a 25-1 regular season record and a #3 national rank-ing, the Bears are gearing up for another exciting season. CoachDrew Kelly (124 -27, 6th Season) and his team are poised tomake a run at the NJCAA National Playoffs hosted in Hutchinson,KS in late March.

This year’s team will start the season once again in the NJCAATop 30 Preseason Poll ranked in the 27th spot. The team will beunder the leadership of returning players Percy Woods (Suitland,Md./Crossland HS), Stuart Clarke (West Windsor, Md./FriendshipCollegiate), Keith Mitchell (Woodbridge, Va./Hylton HS), and EdReed (Milawukee, WI/Rufus King HS).

The Bears need support as they gear up for this season, so besure to come out to the OMGC Gym to attend a home game!

Get Ready to “Harcum Hop” with the Cheerleading Squad

The Harcum Bears Cheerleading Squad is back for anoth-er season! The cheerleading program has grown this year andplans to reveal some surprises during the upcoming semesteras they incorporate more campusparticipation from Harcumstudents and staff intotheir routines. Theteam has also createda new dance calledthe “Harcum Hop.”Just like the“Electric Slide,”the “HarcumHop” is a linedance that is easy,fun, and will geteveryone in theHarcum Spirit!

Make sure to see the“Crowd Dances” during half-time at the women’s and men’sbasketball games. The squad will also holdgiveaways during games and host events for the campuscommunity. Coach Erneisha Moore has prepared new andoriginal cheers while Coach Chaka Moore has assembled newdances with themes and voice-overs.

The cheerleaders debuted their new routines this pastNovember at the first Women’s and Men’s Basketball gamesof the season.

s reconstruction of Harcum’s historic Little Theatrebegan this past September, the campus stirred

with a sudden enthusiasm and anticipation fora reconnection to arts participation on campus.Through its implementation, the project express-es one of Harcum’s highest-priority interests:

the creative growth and development of career-driven, job-focused students.In years past, Harcum’s Little Theatre served as

a vibrant, dynamic space in which students, faculty andstaff held social events, arts and music exhibitions and elabo-rate theatrical performances. With available arts programmingon campus, students and friends were able to experience anarray of activities which enriched their College experience, andwhich contributed to their post-graduation endeavors.

As Harcum has evolved to a career-focused college, arts programming has become less prevalent and use of the Theatrehas become less frequent. In an effort to refurbish the venue,the Little Theatre campaign was initiated, and a final push thispast May took form of a $100,000 challenge grant. It was metand exceeded, with additional funds to support an endowmentfor arts programming.

In fact, it was an alumna from the 1940s – for whom theLittle Theatre held some of her happiest memories – whoresponded to the challenge in a big way; this alumna was mostimpressed with the vision for the space as well as the strongfaculty and staff response to the challenge.

“What impresses me the most about this campaign,” saysSachi Mallach, Vice President of College Advancement, “is howthe entire Harcum community pulled together to support thishistoric opportunity – regardless of their department, program,or connection to the school.

With the Theatre’s restored presence, and with enough fund-ing to provide for an endowment, Harcum hopes to recapturethe creative spirit that once influenced past generations of stu-dents through theatre, music, studio arts, and design.

But as the College evolves to suit the needs of career-focusedstudents, do the arts still hold a valuable place in the studentexperience?

Heidi Techner, Program Director for Interior Design, holdsa strong belief that all students – even technical-mindedstudents – learn valuable lessons through the arts. “A mix ofthe arts and sciences can be the best of both worlds,” she says.“It’s common that the two don’t usually mix, but they can berelated. They both teach problem-solving, and they both allowstudents to think abstractly.”

As witnessed by Techner in her studio art classrooms,students who engage in the visual arts tend to “dig deeper” intheir academic work by learning to ask more questions andthink more critically. This experience has the potential to carryover into other areas of study, she suggests.

President Jon Jay DeTemple notes that: “we have establishedHarcum as a pre-eminent allied health college which requiressubstantial scientific and technical instruction. While somemight argue that our curriculums are tightly packed, we mustbe innovative in creating space for the fine arts in roundingout a Harcum education. It makes our college distinct and isin keeping with our historical underpinnings.”

While the in-class value of the arts is clear to campuseducators, an arts-filled curriculum also encourages studentsto take a wide-ranging analytical approach to bigger, more global issues.

Harcum Medley Music School coordinator Mike Carotobelieves that arts education and awareness should be a signif-icant part of student life: “Music education can cover topicslike history and theory,” he notes, “and is a bigger part of lifein so many ways.”

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What impresses me the most about this campaign is

how the entire Harcum community pulled together to

support this historic opportunity – regardless of their

department, program, or connection to the school.”“

As The Kevin D. Marlo Little Theatre Becomes the Icon for Arts Participation, The College’s Career-Focused Curriculum Makes Room for Creative ExpressionBy Suzanne Cotter


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“Art really connects to our experience as humans – socially, politically, and personally,” adds Techner. “It’s incredibly useful inexpanding our view of the world. Students can facilitate a better understanding of their contribution to society.”

Along with the benefits of the arts in a classroom setting, arts edu-cation has also been known to contribute to the personal success of stu-dents, as it encourages an open-minded approach to new experiences.

“For our music students, the experience is very personal and challenging,” says Coroto. “Not only do they choose an instrumentand genre they can relate to, they’re also given an opportunity to sharetheir talent by performing live at Open Mic events,” says Caroto.

This opportunity, he feels, enriches a student’s college experiencein a way that only creative genres can do. As Techner notes, a stu-dent’s ability to learn by sharing experiences, opinions and complexthoughts through creative means is the key purpose. “An apprecia-tion for the process of creative expression,” she says, “ultimately helpsstudents to grow, mature and develop.”

Or, as President DeTemple notes, “although Harcum’s focus is onpreparation for a meaningful career upon graduation, it is essentialthat a Harcum education contributes to the development of the wholeperson.”

As Harcum approaches a new phase in its development, the Collegeaims to keep its creative history in mind. “We will remain true to theessential elements of Edith Harcum’s vision,” says President DeTemple.“While we are more inclusive with respect to age and gender, Harcumwill continue to prepare its students for meaningful careers whilefostering individual growth through exposure to the fine arts.”

What most Harcum educators and administrators hope is that –in some way through the arts – students will be inspired to find theirunique, individual voice. “Students can always count on their abilityto exhibit strong self-expression,” says Techner, “and this can facili-tate, inspire, and drive great future success.”

Art really connects to our experience

as humans – socially, politically and per-

sonally. It’s incredibly useful in expand-

ing our view of the world. Students can

facilitate a better understanding of their

contribution to society.”

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Forthelove“The short story,” says Jaffe about the

founding of Preservation Hall, “is that it allstarted as a jam session in 1960 that neverended.” The longer version, she jokes, is amuch more complicated story.

Ranging from an unexpected interest in NewOrleans culture to a deep connection to thecivil rights movement in the South, Sandra’sjourney is a remarkable combination of personal passion and accomplishment. It washer life-long commitment to jazz music,though, which inspired her most famous suc-cess, and which ultimately produced one ofthe most popular jazz venues in the country.

jazzofHow 1958 Alumna Sandra Smolen Jaffe’sencounter with jazz inspired the creation

of New Orleans’ Preservation Hall, and fostered a life of culture and music

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aised in Wynnefield, PA, Sandra rode the train toHarcum every day – which dropped her off at theBryn Mawr station right next to campus. She stud-ied journalism and public relations, and eventual-ly became involved in a myriad of activities andclubs. She served as the feature editor of the news-

paper as well as a member of the yearbook staff, the Mobile staff, CampusChest and Delta Psi Omega.

As she progressed, Sandra remembers quickly becoming involved inthe arts. “I had never been an artist,” she confesses. “Maybe I took an artclass in high school, but that was really it. I decided to take an art class atHarcum with Martin Zipin, and suddenly found myself drawing every day.It was absolutely marvelous,” she recalls.

Sandra also starred in the play “Cry Havoc,” which was performed inthe Little Theatre. “I had no intention of being an actress, but I really enjoyedbeing involved in the production. It was hard work, and I was often requiredto stay late. They were memorable moments,” she recalls.

After graduating from Harcum in 1958, Sandra spent two years work-ing at a Philadelphia-area advertising agency while attending classes at theUniversity of Pennsylvania in the evenings. She met her husband Allanwhile watching a play in Fairmount Park. “He always insisted we had seenan Arthur Miller play, but I think it was Tennessee Williams… it was a long-standing argument,” she jokes. Sandra and Allan soon married and drovedown to Mexico City, where thecouple lived for about a year.

On their way back to Phila -delphia, Allan suggested theymake a pit-stop in New Orleans.“During his military service, beforewe met, Allan was stationed nearLouisiana. On his weekends offhe would travel to New Orleans,”Sandra remembers. “He told meall about how lovely the FrenchQuarter was, and that I absolute-ly had to see this place – that Iwould love it,” she says.

As Sandra and Allan touredNew Orleans, she recalls her introduction to authentic New Orleans jazz.They had been following musicians around for a few days, and ended upin an art studio which was hosting a small band performance. “When Iheard the music for the first time, it felt like a total transformation. Wefound this whole new world… the music was just so wonderful.”

Upon seeing the band, Sandra and Allan decided to stay in New Orleansfor a few more days – just enough time to hear them play again. “Our par-ents were expecting us back in Philadelphia any day,” she laughs, “but wejust had to stay a little longer.” That is, until the Jaffes were given an oppor-tunity they couldn’t turn down.

That evening, the owner told the couple the gallery would soon be mov-ing, and that the space would be available if they wanted it. “We didn’t eventhink twice about it,” Sandra recalls, “it wasn’t even a thought. ‘Of course,’we said, and that was the beginning of Preservation Hall. We never left NewOrleans.”

During the early months of 1961 and the beginning stages ofPreservation Hall’s creation, the Jaffes spent much of their time taking inall that the French Quarter had to offer, including music, food, and new

people. “We only knew one person – one ofmy husband’s fraternity brothers,” Sandra says,“and I had never had anything fried before!”Preservation Hall was officially opened dur-ing the summer of 1961, and the venue wel-comed retiring jazz musicians and enthusi-astic patrons a few times a week.

As the space evolved and their followinggrew, Sandra and Allan began holding live ses-sions just about every night. “We had to startcharging,” she recalls, “and in order to get peo-ple to come out to our sessions, I relied onthe skills I had learned in journalism. I had to make up schedules anduse a press. Most of what I was doing was a reflection of what I hadlearned at Harcum and at my first job.”

The Hall has since evolved to include the Preservation Hall Band,currently under the direction of Sandra’s son Ben. The band has trav-eled worldwide, spreading its mission to nurture and perpetuate the artform that is New Orleans jazz. Whether performing at Carnegie Hall orLincoln Center, for British royalty or the King of Thailand, the band con-veys a joyful, timeless spirit.

Today, Preservation Hall is one of the highest-esteemed jazz perform-ance venues in the country. The space serves mainly as a musical sanc-

tuary which aims to protect andhonor New Orleans jazz, a styleJaffe hopes to preserve throughher work.

In 2006, the Band receivedthe National Medal of ArtsAward. Ben and Sandy accept-ed the award from PresidentGeorge and Mrs. Laura Bushin an Oval Office ceremony onNovember 9 of that year. Thecitations reads: “With enor-mous talent and pride, thisageless ensemble has touredthe world displaying the

unbreakable spirit of New Orleans and sharing the joy of New Orleansjazz with us all.”

During Harcum’s most recent Homecoming, Sandra was presentedwith the Lifetime Achievement Award, the National Alumni Board’s high-est honor, during a Creole-themed alumni tea at the President’s house.“The world has really changed for women,” Sandra says, “and I was sohappy to witness the wonderful things that have happened at Harcumover the years. It was also great to see the other honorees, and to hearabout the success of such wonderful men and women.”

Sandra explains that it feels great to see young people being intro-duced to jazz. She also says: “even for a Harcum student who happensto study in the health care field, for example, getting involved in some-thing creative is invaluable. I totally encourage it.”

As the venue’s 50th anniversary approaches, Sandra admits that shestill loves the music: “I never get tired of it. There’s no way to leave aperformance and not be happy after hearing such beautiful music. Thefact that Preservation Hall is still there, and that there’s still a place formusic to be heard… that’s the most satisfying part.”

RThe building that housesPreservation Hall has housedmany businesses over the yearsincluding a tavern during the war of 1812, a photo studio, and an art gallery.

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To learn more about Preservation Hall, go to www.preservationhall.com.

Since its founding by Edith and Octavius Harcum in 1915, HarcumCollege has incorporated into its curriculum a strong focus on thearts. This reflected Mrs. Harcum’s belief that the proper foundationfor a liberal education and a productive life included an awareness ofall facets of the arts (particularly music) and the opportunity for eachindividual to create, as well as appreciate, art.

In addition to music, theater and dance, the arts of painting andsculpture were taught and championed by many faculty over thepast ninety-five years, notably by the late faculty member Martin Zipin.

Zipin, a graduate of Temple University’s noted Tyler School of Art,served as a faculty member, chair of the art department and artist-in-residence at Harcum for nearly forty years (1953-1991) and left aremarkable legacy of art for future generations of students to studyand appreciate. Both Klein Hall and the Academic Center containworks created and shaped by Zipin’s perceptive and skillful hand andeye. In addition, Zipin designed sets, acted and sang in productionsperformed in Harcum’s Little Theatre.

But it is for his painting and sculpture, as well as his inspira-tional teaching, that Zipin is remembered at Harcum. His formerstudents, now alumni, work in many fields including the arts, buttheir memories of Harcum often center around the classes he taughtand the projects he oversaw. Several of his works can be seen on thewalls of the Academic Center Library, works that are on permanentloan from faculty member and Zipin friend and colleague MartinRanft. One of the most eye-catching is what appears to the vieweras a coat and hat rack, which was a painted flat and then cut toappear three-dimensional in a style known as trompe l'oeil (“deceivethe eye”). Zipin was also a skilled portrait painter. His portraits ofHarcum patrons Philip and Esther Klein are hung directly over theexit of the Klein Hall cafeteria.

Above: 1968 mural featureswhite dove of peace

Right: Zipin’s coat and hat rackuses style of trompe l’oeil, or,“deceive the eye.”

Facing page: “Game of life”mural, 1971

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His Harcum faculty colleagueMartin (“Marty”) Ranft says that muchof Zipin’s work was of seascapes andshore scenes, often composed fromthe dock of his Jersey Shore home,where he would also hang works forsale. Inside the front door of thishouse he positioned a very tall coatrack with his personal collection ofup to 50 hats of all styles, from beretsto sombreros.

Perhaps Zipin’s best-known workis, in fact, not his alone but a collab-orative, volunteer, non-credit proj-ect with Harcum students thatspanned twenty years. The HarcumMurals were begun by students fromthe Class of 1968, under Zipin’s direc-tion, with groups working on eachmural collaboratively. Each was aproduct of the specific time periodof the mural’s composition, andaddressed social and cultural issuesin vivid colors and striking imagesof contemporary people and eventsreminiscent of the political poster artof the 1960’s and 70’s. Each muralwas hung on the north wall of KleinHall, between the large picture win-dows that look out on MontgomeryAvenue, so that students and visitorsto the cafeteria there could see themduring meals. They range in size fromfour feet by eight feet to six feet bytwelve feet.

As Zipin noted in the book“Murals at Harcum 1967-1987” “eachclass would submit plans for itsmural, based on the most significantthemes of the year just ended. Thesecomments ran the gamut of fashion,sports, politics, the arts and otherareas of life, from a world-wide,nation-wide and Harcum-wide per-spective.” The students submittedsketches that were reviewed and com-bined into a single work.

The results are a unique groupproject that intended, in Zipin’swords, to “express the perceptions and concerns of our Harcum stu-dents, and illustrate patterns of awareness that change from year toyear. The murals are really sociological documents – a history of ourtimes, as seen through the eyes of our young students.”

The first mural, for 1968, fea-tures a white dove of peaceprominently in the foregroundand the scales of justice in thebackground with an Americanflag as a backdrop. For 1971, themural artists created a “game oflife” in which the viewer-playermoved along a path that coversthe Apollo 11 landing on theMoon, the Woodstock music fes-tival, the dangers of pollutionand Vice-President Spiro Agnew’swarning against “effete snobs.”The 1979 mural juxtaposes the ascension of Pope John Paul, the boxing prominence ofMohammed Ali, and the open-ing of casino gaming in AtlanticCity.

Each work has a sense ofimmediacy, tension and exuber-ance that has a strong impacton viewers, decades after theevents depicted. This is a recog-nition of the energy of the stu-dent artists, but Zipin’s artisticeye and sensibility informs theentire project. The murals canbe seen in the Klein Hall cafeteria, although in some casesthey may be partially maskedby curtains. Move the curtainsa bit and fully enjoy this land-mark Harcum project.

Martin Zipin B Y A N D Y B A C K


Long-time faculty member ElaineBell retired from her esteemedcareer as a Harcum College edu-cator on August 18, 2010. Sincecoming to Harcum in September of1966, Elaine has taught countlessHarcum courses in English and thehumanities – specializing in topicslike Shakespeare, women’s litera-ture, and short stories.

Elaine has offered her leadershipto a number of campus-wide proj-ects and activities, including dramaprogramming at Harcum’s historicLittle Theatre venue. While leadingtheatre workshops and facilitatingthe production of performances,she served as a director and occa-sional actor in a number of plays.During her long Harcum tenure,Elaine also served as FacultySenate president, and participatedin a variety of presidential searchcommittees.

Diane Burling, RN, MSN, recentlyparticipated in a webinar presenta-tion on Cloud Computing and theuse of Cloud Services forApplication needs.

Dr. Richard Cooper, Director ofDisability Services, served as akeynote speaker and panel chair atthe London International EducationConference in early September of2010. His topic was“Characteristics of LearningDifferences.” Dr. Cooper will alsopresent as a keynote speaker inMay 2011 at the CanadaInternational Conference onEducation in Toronto, Canada.

Both Dr. Cooper and AssociateProfessor Carole Champlin werepresenters at the 11th InternationalGentle Teaching Conference heldin Haarlem, The Netherlands inearly November.

V. Beth Gibbs, Program Directorfor Radiologic Technologyreceived her Master’s ofHealthcare Management fromKaplan University on July 6th, 2010.


faculty& staff notes

With some 4.6 million college students inthe U.S. taking classes online, one of thefastest-growing segments of higher educa-tion has also been one of the least studiedand understood, until now.

Online education saw a 17 percentincrease in 2008-09, yet many institutions arejust beginning to take online learning intoaccount. Harcum began earlier than manycolleges to incorporate online learning, andcurrently has some 600 students enrolled inonline classes.

Prominent on the front of the new publi-cation WebStudy Update is a welcome arti-cle written by Tim Ely, Harcum’s AssistantVice-President for Online Education. Sincearriving at Harcum in 2002, he has becomean online education leader at the College aswell as a leader among WebStudy users.

Ely holds a master’s degree from PennState University in instructional systems, didpost-grad training in the integration of edu-cational technology, and is currentlyenrolled in a doctoral program in education-al technology and e-learning at NorthCentral University.

WebStudy began as a collaborative proj-ect between West Chester University facultymember Douglas McConatha and graduatestudent Daniel Franc. McConatha took theidea to educators Curt Corbi and GiseleLarose, who developed the concept into aprogram launched first through telecoursesdistributed by WHYY Inc.

When he brought WebStudy to Harcumin summer of 2006, Ely felt the platform wasthe best available. “It was a more cost effec-tive than Blackboard, and it was supportedby WHYY,” he recalls.

Formed in 2007, theWebStudy Users Group wasthe key, Ely felt, to make theplatform accessible to fac-ulty, as the group aims toteach the complexities ofonline education. WidenerUniversity’s Doreen Fisherwas the first chair, and Elywas later invited to step inas chair.

“Tim Ely has taken the lead in creatinginnovative solutions to enhance the learningof students,” Fisher says. “Tim’s passion foreducation and academic excellence is evi-dent, honorable, and contagious! He truly isa leader in his field.”

Harcum Assistant Professor StevePipitone is a member of the Users Group andworks closely with Ely to develop WebStudyorientation programs for students.

“Our goals seem simple - to determinethe trends in online education and the needsof the users,” Ely says. He sees a continuedgrowth in hybrid courses, online classes

with a classroom component, and pro-grams that will enable people to com-bine “seated” classes with onlinecourses.

He also foresees more integra-tion with social media into onlinecourses. “Education is becomingfully integrated with social media –

in fact, it is happening on its own,”Ely says.

– Andy Back

Dr. Richard Cooper V. Beth GibbsElaine Bell

Faculty Member Flourishes in Online Education Community

To read the full version of this story, go to myharcum.com/TimEly

A thorough and dedicated student,Gibbs graduated with a 4.0 GPA!

Mary A. Glatts RN, MSN, MBA,RNC was recently promoted fromAssistant Professor to AssociateProfessor of Nursing.

Terri Groody, Director ofProfessional Studies received herMaster’s of Education (concentra-tion in Instructional Technology)from Arcadia University inDecember of 2009. Part of her cul-minating project was to create herown Google page, which is nowused in EFDA instruction. She cre-ated several clinical videos that arealso used in Local Anesthesiacourses. Terri also managesFacebook pages for Harcum’sDental Expo, the EFDA program,and Local Anesthesia, and sheencourages alumni to stay updatedand “like” her pages!

Tracie Kennedy, Director of CoreCurriculum and General Studiesreturned to Harcum from a 3-yearhiatus, during which she served asCoordinator of the Writing Centerand Peer Tutoring program atCabrini College. Tracie is nowresponsible for the continuousreview and implementation of thecore curriculum and oversight and

administration of Harcum’s GeneralStudies program. In past years,Tracie taught Developmental andLiberal Studies courses at Harcum,and served as the Director of theDevelopmental Program andPerkins Grant from 2002 to 2007.Tracie was awarded the KleinAward in 2003 and the LindbackAward in 2007.

Jackie Kopack, Program Directorfor Physical Therapy Assistantearned her Doctor of PhysicalTherapy from Temple University inJanuary, 2010. Jacki earned bothher Bachelor of Health Scienceand Master’s in Physical Therapyfrom the University of the Sciencesof Philadelphia. “I believe stronglythat a willingness on the part ofpracticing therapists to advancetheir education is pivotal to ourprofession’s ongoing success intreating and caring for ourpatients,” said Kopack. “Physicaltherapist assistants play an integralpart in the health care physicaltherapy team,” she continues, “andincorporation of relevant newresearch strengthens both our pro-gram as well as the potential skillsof our graduates… my goal is touse this new knowledge to contin-ue to help our PTA students growand learn.”

Leslie Mickles , RN, MSN andMary A. Glatts, RN, MSN, MBA,RNC attended the nationalProfessional Nurse EducatorsConference on Oct 22 through 24,held in Baltimore, MD

Marian C. Slater RN, PhD, wasrecently promoted from AssociateProfessor to full Professor ofNursing.

Nancy Youngblood, PhD, CRNPearned her Master’s Degree inProfessional Counseling fromRosemont College this past summer.

Terri Groody

Tracie Kennedy

Save the date!

5thAnnualDental ExpoSaturday, March 5, 20116 hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Spend an exciting, informative day at Harcum gaining knowledge, making connections and reuniting with faculty & classmates! Topics include:

• Anesthesia for the Team• Restorative (Garrison Dental Solutions)• Preventive (3M ESPE)• Coronal Polishing for EFDAs• Xerostomia (MedActive)• Cardiologic Concerns in Dentistry

Call or email Terri Groody with questions at 610-526-1860 or [email protected].

Keep an eye out for further information about courses,times and registration on www.harcum.edu.

HEYALUMNI!In need of career-related help?

Thinking about pursuing a 4-year degree?

The Office of Career & TransferServices is here to help you!We’re available via phone, email, or in person, andwe’ll also provide useful resources online, which youcan access 24/7.

Begin reconnecting with Career and Transfer Services at

myharcum.com/CareerResources or www.myharcum.com/TransferResources

Connect with us on Facebook and stay informed about upcoming events, and workshops and fairs!

Office of Career and Transfer Services610-526-6047 or [email protected]

Josephine “Jiggie” Cobbs JonesHolt ’38was awarded the degree ofDoctor of Humane Letters fromLynchburg College in Lynchburg, VAon May 15, 2010. She has been vol-unteering in community service forsixty-five years with such causes asthe American Heart Association,Junior League of Lynchburg, Point ofHonor, Girl Scouts Council and Habitatfor Humanity along with many others.She was also the past president ofthe Oakwood Garden Club, andhelped organize a Junior Garden Clubfor families.

Mary (Kalafatides) Tsamoutales’54 has been the President ofArt/Tours for the past 20 years. Shehas been coordinating tours for artistsand friends to the Greek Isles, Italy,France, Guatemala, Portugal andRussia. She also published a booktitled “Family Traditions.” She writes:“I would love to get in touch with BethSemel Zibner ’54.”

Virginia (McDougal) Huntzinger’56 retired on October 1, 2009 asInterim Assistant Provost for theLifelonggLearning Program. They had20,000 enrollments at Florida AtlanticUniversity. She writes: “please callme if you would like to see our win-ter course schedule for an idea ofwhat you could do for innovativecourse offerings for mature seniors.No credits or tests, no homework orgrades. It's a win-win situation forfaculty and students.”

Phyllis (Miller) Feinert ’59writes:“sadly, I was not able to make it outto my 50th class reunion. However Istill keep in contact with my room-mates Maxene Spector Greenfield &Judith Grossman Magiday.”

Jane (Reifenberg) Maytin ’59says“it was wonderful to see my formerclassmates at Homecoming in 2009to celebrate our 50th reunion. Also, itwas a great opportunity to visit thecampus after all those years. I hopeto attend Homecoming again and itwould be lovely to see more class-mates attend!

Taube (Richman) Weinberg ’59and husband Sam welcomed a grand-

daughter, SylviaJean, on January 6,2009 in New YorkCity. She was bornto my son Philip andhis wife Jessica.She is named in honor of her great-grandmothers.

Merrie (Kristol) Forstein ’63writesthat after years as an elementaryschool teacher and media specialist,she is back to teaching pre-school –and loving it. “I still refer to the cardfile box I created at Harcum for ideasand support,” she says. “Seasonalactivities, poetry, finger plays and sci-ence experiments never go out ofstyle. I still remember the tonguetwisters Mr. Collins taught us whenwe had speech class in the LittleTheater (“Betty Botta bought a bit ofbutter”). Regards to all of my formerclassmates.”

Linda Ogus Blum ‘64 reports thatlast July, her daughter Ronet and sonin law Jere had a beautiful baby girl,Isabella. Isabella is joined at homewith her big sister (“Hottie,” the pug).Isabella has three cousins to look upto: Emma, Rachel and Jacob. “Izzy isthe light of my life, and we share alove of music and mischief,” Lindasays. She also writes: “alums read-ing these class notes are urged tosend in your news. We want every-one to re-connect with the NationalAlumni Board. Please contact me atLinda Ogus Blum '64 at 610-889-9433.I would love to hear from you! Also,please join us for our traditional end-of-the-year Sunday brunch at TangoRestaurant, at 11:30 am on December26, 2010.”

Sharon (Clements) Hulton ’67 isliving in Silver Springs, MD, fourblocks from her granddaughter. Shewrites: “I have lots of fun looking forfriends on Facebook (Sharon JeanHulton). I had my left leg amputated.I would love to hear from LyndaCywinskie Cook ’67.”

Charlene (Cookie) Cohen ’74graduated from Harcum in 1974 in finearts. “Mr. Zipin was my teacher, whoI will never forget,” she writes. “Istill have the portrait he did of me.”

She also wants to share the excitingnews that one of her paintings will bepublished in a non-profit magazinecalled “Elsie Publishing,” a maga-zine dedicated to women of all col-ors and preferences. Those interest-ed can Google it online to see herwork. She has held several showsand sold a few paintings. She alsofound a way to print her works sothey would be more affordable foranyone who wants to purchasethem. (Website can be found at www.odds-onchoice.com/art1.html.)The first painting you see on the web-site is the one that will be on the cover,she says. “This may be a new begin-ning for me – finally getting the recog-nition I wanted. Look it up, girls. A spe-cial hello to all my 1974 roomies! Ialways had a great time with you all.Those two years were the happiesttimes for me! Oh, I wonder if my muralin the cafeteria is still hanging, theone with Nixon?”

Linda Guerri Roscioli ’77 vaca-tioned in NC this summer with formerclassmate Marian Kennedy Voorhees’77. While vacationing, the pair foundanother former classmate, Leslie IdeGiblin ’77, who Linda hadn’t seen sinceher wedding! Linda and Marian areplanning to go to Cape Cod to visitLeslie again in the future. Linda’s chil-dren Joseph and Kristen moved intotheir own places this year. Joseph

was married on October 8th andKristen is working at St. Christopher'sHospital for children in Philadelphia,PA. Linda is currently working forSodexo Campus Services at CabriniCollege in Radnor, PA.

Loretta (Johnson) Wright ’79(pictured right) is the director ofMemorial Recreation Center inHagerstown. She and her husbandKelly have two sons, Michael, 22 andMorgan, 19. She was previously ateacher at Rehobath UnitedMethodist Church, and a substituteteacher at Fountaindale Elementary.The recreation center averages 15-20 children a day, and there are 60children attending summer camp.“We are hoping to raise enoughmoney to fill the Center’s pool for thesummer so the campers can use it ona daily basis,” she reports.

Natalie (Katzenbach) Allen ’81sends regards to fellow students,alumni and teachers. “I hope every-one is well. I intend to take some artcourses at Main Line School Night


class news

Exchange Students Reunite in Germany Former Harcum exchange students met in Freiburg, Germany thispast July for their annual reunion breakfast. In past years, the stu-dents participated in Harcum’s exchange program through FreiburgUniversity; today, many of the pictured students assist Harcum stu-dents during the Occupational Therapy Assistant program’s annualtrip to Germany – serving as activity planners and guides.

(from left to right) Hannah Schillinger ’09; Luc Windaus ’09; JohannesLebfromm, Director of International Programs at Freiburg University;Kerstin Potter, Program Director for Occupational Therapy Assistant;Maria Wessels ’10; Daniela Schmidt ’08; Melanie Duerr ’05


and a local university. I’ll tell you allabout it at the reunion!”

Jane Anderson ’81 reports thatsince graduating from Harcum, shehas had jobs as a teacher assistantin Kindergarten, child care teacherof 3-year-olds and teacher assistantin the Head Start program – all inChapel Hill, NC. She moved toWashington, NC and was a teacherof 3-year-olds at her church. Due tohealth problems, she has not beenworking but wants to soon. “I just lovebeing in a classroom and seeing theexcitement of the children,” shewrites. “My experience at Harcumwas wonderful. I enjoyed everymoment there.”

Jeanne (Lawler) Frank ’82writesthat her small business survived 2009and business for 2010 seems to be onthe upswing. Her oldest daughter hap-pily made her way through kinder-garten, and they celebrated havingher home for 5 years in December.Her youngest is in her first year of pre-school, and makes the family smileevery day.

Stephanie (Pahler) Wernet ’83writes that her family recently movedto Dana Point, CA. “We love livingclose to the beach,” she writes. Herdaughter Clare is a senior in highschool, and she is currently workingwith infants and toddlers in San JuanCapistrano, CA. “I would like to re-connect with Laura Przbyiski andGabrielle Bouigne both from the classof 1983.”

Luis Millis ’84 practiced physicaltherapy for 30 years, and is nowretired and living in Florida. Over theyears, she worked in various physi-cal therapy settings, skilled nursingand acute care in West Palm Beach.She plays the trumpet in two con-cert bands, and has a daughter andthree grand children living inDoylestown, PA.

Dana Barbry-Nuble ’85 is stillworking at a homeless shelter forwomen and children as an advocateand Education Coordinator. Shewrites: “I would love to re-connectwith Lauren Miller ’85.”

Elaine Gonzalez ’86 is currentlyworking at Humana in Miramar, FL asan Enrollment Advisor. She has beenin the insurance industry for the last15 years licensed as an insuranceagent.

Lisa (Hanold) Maginnis ’86 hasworked for a local Veterinarian for 20years and is now working for herfather’s business. She has been mar-ried to her husband, Curt, for 22 years.“We have a 17 year old daughter whois interested in going to Harcum toget a degree in Veterinary Technology,just like her mother did,” she writes.“If Sharon Early Ferdinand andMichelle Pettinato are out there, Iwould love to hear from you.”

Suzanne (Young) Stuck ’88Earneda BS in Dairy & Animal Science fromPSU in 1991. She is married to DarrenStuck and has a son, Jesse, who is 8years old. She is the President andowner of Big Valley Feed & Grain,where livestock feeds are manufac-tured. She writes: “If Patricia (Patsy)Cooper is out there I would love to re-connect.”

Carol Lynn (Williams) Kelly ’96is an EFDA RDH and recently receivedher anesthesia license in PA and NJ.“ I have three great kids!” she says.Her daughter Kristen, 19, is in her sec-ond year of pre-med at LaSalle; Brian,18, is captain of Marple varsity foot-ball; and Kyle, 13, is a seventh grad-er at Paxon Hollow Middle School. “Iam a proud mom!”

Amanda (Rohrbach) Spigel ’99writes: “I would like to re-connectwith anyone from the Dental Hygieneclasses of 1998 & 1999.”

Michelle Yerger ’01 is engaged toJL Nasuti and is planning a May 2010wedding. After earning her associ-ate’s degree from Harcum, she wenton to receive her bachelor’s degreefrom DeVry University in 2006. Shenow works as a draft-person at LutronElectronics.

Marie Elaina Govannicci ’04wasrecognized as citizen of the year forRutledge Borough in July 2010. Shehas been married to husband, Nick,for 25 years. They have three children.

She is the Clinic Supervisor at MediaDental, and volunteers with numer-ous committees including theRutledge 4th of July committee & theYouth Ministry Program at her parish.

Amy Fetter ’05 is engaged to TravisWhitehead. After graduating fromHarcum with an associate’s degreein integrated health and muscle ther-apy, she graduated from PennsylvaniaSchool of Massage Therapy and LockHaven University with a bachelor’sdegree in business administration andmanagement. She currently worksfor Penske Truck Leasing.

Jennifer Klubeck ’06will be getting married inNovember 2010 toCaptain Lawrence Rubal.They live in Spring Lake,NC. She works as a cer-tified veterinary techni-cian for the United StatesArmy at the Fort BraggVeterinary Treatment Facility.

Jessica Lightcap ’06 currentlyworks as a physical therapy assistantat Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital,and as an associate professor atHarcum. She recently becameengaged to Kristopher Shumay; theyare planning a May 2011 wedding.

Colleen Handerhan ’08 & DanielRyan ’08 are engaged and planning aMay 2010 wedding. After earning herassociates degree in Nursing fromHarcum, Colleen went on to receiveher bachelor’s degree in English fromTemple University. She is a registerednurse with the Abington HealthSystem. Daniel also received hisassociate’s degree in Nursing fromHarcum and received his bachelor’sdegree from West Chester University.He is also a registered nurse andworks for Mercy Catholic HealthSystem. Daniel also works as a realestate agent with Weichert Realtors.

Katy Frishmuth ’09 & ’10 writesthat fashion has always been one ofher biggest hobbies: “throughout mid-dle school and high school, I spenthours on end in my room sewing andfitting the garments on my ‘live model,’aka my little brother (he was such agood sport)! One year my mom asked

me what I wanted for my birthday.With no hesitation I replied, ‘I justwant to spend a whole day atGoodwill;’ my favorite way to designwas recycling garments. I would goto a thrift shop, pick out some hideousthings, and completely transformthem into new pieces. I guess it

looked pretty good becauseI was named ‘BestDressed’ in high school.”Katy received two degreesin three years from Harcum,and is currently working asan Admissions Counselorat Harcum. “I now have thepleasure of speaking toprospective students about

my experiences,” she continues, “andabout all the possibilities the FashionPrograms at Harcum have to offer.”

Carlotta Mingo ’10 was recruitedto play basketball for the Universityof Hawaii during the 2010-2011 season.

Melanie (Baltimore) Hudson is anew student, and this is her first col-lege experience: “I am so excitedabout all the new possibilities aheadof me, as Harcum is ‘the College ofpossibilities.’ Since I don’t have a pastwith alumni, I would like to meet newpeople, network, rejoice and feel theHarcum spirit amongst my peers.”

Samuel P. Cimino, DDS, Trusteesold his dental practice in May 2010.He will still be active in the practiceas an associate-consultant.

Kimberly Pezzotti ’09was recent-ly married to John DeWire, and hon-eymooned in Jamaica. She is current-ly attending Walden University and isa registered nurse at Devon Manor.

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Katherine B. O’NeilSocietyGifts of $250 to $999

AlumniMargaret Marben Ball ‘72Kathryna Blum Barone ‘52Alice Cross Dorrance ‘74Jeanne Lawler Frank ‘82Susan Bertoglio Grell ‘79Betty Spaulding Haas ‘42Sharon Lee ‘01Mary Ann Skelton Oaks ‘52Susan F. Zeller-Kent ‘72

CorporationsAmpro Sports Inc.Armstrong, Doyle & Carroll, Inc.Aqua PennsylvaniaColgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Embroide MeHigh Swartz, LLPWerner Bus Lines, Inc.

Faculty & StaffAnders BackDr. Edward R. D’AlessioTimothy ElyJulia IngersollDrew & Meg KellyKatherine E. PrestonAnn RanieriGail J. SklarMadeleine Wrightson

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Purple & White ClubGifts of $100 to $249

AlumniCynthia Cisick Canevari ‘90Shirley Blumenthal Carroll ‘60Silvia Gutierrez Chapkovich ‘81Ellen Farber ‘83Donna L. Fuchs-Corcoran ‘83Maureen Doyle Geddes ‘80Dale Schoenfeld Gianni ‘70Elaine Gonzalez ‘86Diane Greene, LCSW ‘69Maxene Spector Greenfield ‘59Maura Gripp ‘08Mary Harcum ‘81Susan Ralff Henry ‘80Marlene Ritardi Inman ‘68Alice Ernst Lippincott ‘47Gina Manno ‘05Jane Reifenberg Maytin ‘59Justine Kavchok McCabe ‘93Mary Loughran McMichael ‘75Karen Buchmann Naylor ‘92Ruth Folkman Osman ‘73Donna Lacheen Satir ‘68Gwyn Verbit Sirota ‘57Jessie Yon Smail ‘47Jennifer D. Thorpe ‘91Nan Simonson Towne ‘47Susan Gallagher Wolfe ‘80

CorporationsBrownstein GroupGlaxo Smith KlinePacilio’s PizzaProcter & Gamble FundYangming

Faculty & StaffLinda AldermanAnonymous Dr. Denise BeauchampMaureen BendynaDorothea O’Connor Cavallucci ‘80Winifred T. CurtisSusan FriedlandVirginia B. GibbsCarol E. GreenwoodTerri Groody, CDAAnonymousDr. Alexandra HiloskyNikolay KarpaloChet MakowskiJoann T. MiriglianoJo-Anne H. PerkinsonKerstin P. PotterRaymond RodgersHarry T. SaylorAmy J. ShumoskiMarian Slater


honor rollGifts received July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010

Harcum thanks the following alumni, friends, faculty, staff, foundations, and businesses for their generous support.


Heidi TechnerDr. George ThorntonDebra Young-Yassine

FriendsAnn ColemanJak Christian DeTempleF. B. MasciangeloJamie SingerRichard UlrychSarah Weingarten

ParentsPatricia A. Sharr

Harcum Bears ClubGifts of $50 to $99

AlumniSusan Barrett Bullitt, CAHT ‘78Jane Kleppinger Cristian ‘67Karen Rust Crowell ‘57Charles N. Hill ‘08Amy L. Kirshner ‘78Diane Higgins Kosik ‘72Helene Brooks Levin ‘62Rezan Ozmucur ‘00Marolee Morrison Pollock ‘59Carol Hayes Rich ‘64Karyn Prytherch Ryan ‘96Pamela E. Sale ‘73Lila D. Suna ‘68Elizabeth Elliott Truitt ‘47Wendy Williams-Hartman ‘88

CorporationsArdmore PizzaBank of America

Matching Gifts ProgramFinio & Sons Inc.IBM Corporation

Faculty & StaffJudith E. BergeronRachel BowenKathleen G. DavisAnn GallagherMarilyn HaversonKathleen Koar ‘99Carol R. LinfootCarol MartinCrystal McCray

FriendsLucie CavarocCharles CroninEscamillio JonesJanet C. PyewellAmy L. SingerRichard WellsMitchell WexlerJohn Edward Zoller

Harcum Spirit ClubGifts of $5 to $49

AlumniNatalie Katzenbach Allen ‘81Jane Anderson ‘81Lynn Dettra Bozzelli ‘79Randi Fernbach Cohen ‘72Christine Daniels ‘73Deborah L. Defusco ‘77Lena Mae Jacobs Dulling ‘45Phyllis Miller Feinert ‘59Merrie Kristol Forstein ‘63Anita Tomassetti Frattura ‘98Julie Zimmerman Gelman ‘00Heidi Ockenlaender Guess ‘90Margaret O. Henry ‘08Marcia Grove Hill ‘83Cindy Metzgar Hoffman ‘81Virginia McDougal Huntzinger ‘56Renee Simon Krasny ‘67Constance Flynn Lagerman ‘40Claire Lang ‘04Patricia Richardson Levin ‘53William B. Lynne ‘00Margaret McCaughey Mahoney ‘40Barbara Mather ‘70Marybeth McNally ‘08Louis Millis ‘84Ali Johnson Naylor ‘98Susan Crosland Pescatore ‘62Eileen Aaron Pitel ‘63Marilyn Jones Ramsauer ‘47*Joan Hunter Reilly ‘56Jane Cone Roberts ‘36Johanna Weissinger Schleyer ‘74Dianne M. Sherry ‘63Susan Knight Ziegenfus ‘96

CorporationsNew York PaintersTennis Junction

Faculty & StaffJean Byrnes-ZieglerSuzanne P. CotterSusan J. Doebling ‘92Kathryn L. Frishmuth ‘09Philip GiarraputoJan S. GreenleeKathleen Hack

FriendsJohn BuczekSue HadenLeon HerefordLou Ann DeutschLorna LynnRosemary C. PetersonSarah SalmieriCharles Waters, III

StudentsJoseph Corbett ‘11Dana Warren ‘11

In-Kind GiftsAlbrecht’s NurseryAmkor Karate InstituteAmpro Sports Inc.Arrowroot Natural Food StoreBertucci’sBouquet ShopBryn Mawr Film InstituteBryn Mawr Running CoComcast SpotlightCorner Bakery CafeCosiDelancey StreetFoodSourceGenesis RehabGullifty’sJoint & Spine Physical Therapy, LLCM&M TwoWheelers, Inc.Main Line Health LabsMilkboy CoffeeMr. Bottle BeverageNalls Architecture, Inc.Nexus MedicalPacilio’s PizzaPeace A PizzaPlatoon FitnessPoppis PizzaPrimavera Pizza KitchenRivercrest Golf Club & PreserveRuby’s DinerSam’s GrillGail J. SklarTangoTennis JunctionThe Bakery HouseThe Mud RoomTiffinW.B. MasonBarbara YalofYeats Pub of the Main Line

We apologize for any errors in this list, misspellings, incorrect class listings, or omissions. If your name should be here but it is not, please call ourattention to it. If you would like your name to be here next year, please contact the Office of College Advancement at 610-526-6060

*Deceased

VIRGINIA BENDERLY ’39

ELIZABETH DICKSON MILLSPHILLIPS ’41 Elizabeth passedaway on November 24, 2009. Shewas a volunteer pianist in Berwynafter returning from Florida. Whileliving in Florida she was a memberof the Junior League of Jacksonvilleand a member if the NationalSociety of the Colonial Dames ofAmerica. Elizabeth was also amember of the Lambda SigmaSigma sorority. She specialized inhand decorated furniture andworked with many interior design-ers. Elizabeth is the sister-in-law ofLeaugeay Phillips Weber ’41

MARILYN (JONES) RAMSAUER’47 Marilyn passed away onDecember 24, 2009. She is sur-vived by her husband Kenneth,daughter Edith and six grandchil-dren. Her hobbies included play-ing bridge and sailing. She was agraduate of Mattituck High Schoolbefore attending Harcum to studySecretarial Science.

JANE (MOYNEHAN) WELLS ’48Jane passed away on November 8,2009. She graduated from GlensFalls High School prior to attend-ing Harcum for SecretarialScience. She was very involved inher church and volunteered withthe local theater. She enjoyedspending time with her family andher six grandchildren. She is sur-vived by her two daughters, twosisters, grandchildren, great-grand-children and many nieces andnephews.

VIRGINIA ELIZABETH(RASWEILER) THOMPSON ’49passed away on October 26, 2009from complications of Pneumoniaand COPD. She was a SecretarialScience major while at Harcum.She is survived by her husbandDonald.

NANCY (BLEY) EDWARDS ’56Nancy was 73 years old when shepassed away on May 5, 2010 inLawrenceville, NJ. She was aFashion Design major at Harcum.She retired from New Jersey BellTelephone in 1991, and then wentto work for Mercer BucksCardiology. Nancy was a memberof the Boheme Opera Guild and aformer president and secretary forSoroptimist International. She issurvived by four daughters andone son and their families.

inmemory

Nancy (Vitt) Parmele ’44

Diana Richmond ’47

Evelyn Farrow ’50

Pamela Hahn ’64

Dena Tarshis ’55

Sarah Robin ’65

Karen Platt ’62

Loretta (Kitchmire) Malick ’65

Jean (Truss) Smith ’44

Grace Meyers ’43

Laure Magee ’44



LORETTA (KITCHMIRE) MALICK’65 Loretta passed away on April25, 2010 after battling cancer. Shewas a graduate of St. Joseph HighSchool, she received an associate’sdegree in Business Administrationfrom Harcum and a Bachelor’sdegree from Stockton College. Sheworked in the insurance industryfor many years. She enjoyedspending time with family andfriends, traveling and her timespent on Susan’s Beach in OceanCity, NJ.

JOAN (ROSNEY) MURPHY ’66passed away at the age of 79 onJanuary 20, 2010. She is survivedby her five children and twelvegrandchildren. Along with attend-ing Harcum, Joan also attendedPeirce Business School and DrexelUniversity. She was dedicated tolearning and was previously theDistrict Manager for KindercareLearning Centers before retiring in1990.

LOUISE WEISS ’66

MICHELE FARLEY ’69

PATTY TAPP ’76

ROBERT DIXON ’84

ANGELINA NEUER ’88

ALYSS H. SHARR ’92 passed awayon October 2, 2009. She was agraduate of the VeterinaryTechnology program and lovedthe time she spent at Harcum. Sheis survived by her mother, sixbrothers and sisters and their fam-ilies, as well as her boyfriend.

KASANDRA PARKS ’01 Kasandraattended Norristown High Schoolbefore moving to California toattend college. She returned toPennsylvania to attend Harcumand study Physical TherapyAssisting. She worked at TownManor Nursing Home while inschool. After graduating sheworked at Suburban WoodsNursing Home & Rehab. She wasinvolved in the choir at herchurch along with many otherorganizations prior to her deathon November 9, 2009.

NANCY (WITT) CALDWELL passedaway at the age of 98 on July 8,2009. She was an artist whoenjoyed reading and traveling. Inaddition to attending Harcum shealso attended the PennsylvaniaAcademy of Fine Arts. She was afounding member of the Spinster’sClub, a member of the JuniorLeague both in Lynchburg as wellas a member of the DAR inLexington. She is survived by hertwo daughters and their families

JOAN (DOUGHERTY) DENNISpassed away at the age of 69 onNovember 28, 2007. She was agraduate of Haverford High Schoolbefore to attending Harcum. Sheenjoyed gardening and was a pub-lished writer. Joan is survived byher husband and two sons.

JANE (WALLEIGH) DUKE passedaway at the age of 87 on July 24,2010. She graduated from LowerMerion High School prior toattending to Harcum. Jane leavesbehind a son, daughter in law, asister and grown grandchildren

FRANCES (THOMAS) LIGHTpassed away on November 22,2007 at the age of 86. Afterattending Harcum she spent manyyears at Haverford College as anExecutive Assistant to the faculty.

DOLORES ANN KULZERO’CONNOR passed away on March3, 2010 in New Jersey. She wasmarried to Joseph O’Connor andthey had five children. Dolorespreviously worked in thePhiladelphia Office of the FBI andthen moved to real estate, retiringfrom Weichert Realtors. She was amember of the Red Hat Ladies andenjoyed such activities as bridge,traveling and golf as well as spend-ing time with her family.

CLAIRE (LAWALL) REICH passedaway on October 20, 2010. Shehad four children and ten grand-children. She graduated fromVillanova University after attend-ing Harcum. She taught atOverbrook Presbyterian Preschool

KATHLEEN SOLLI passed awayJune 2, 2010 at the age of 60.Kathleen attended St. Mary’s HighSchool in New Haven before grad-uating from Harcum. She was aspecial education secretary atDoolittle School and Dodd MiddleSchool. She was the former presi-dent of the Jaycees and an activemember. Kathleen also participat-ed in Relay for Life. She was mar-ried to her husband Arne for 36years and they had a son (Kevin)and daughter (Kristina).

JUDIANN (FEINBERG) VOLApassed away June 19, 2010. Shewas a former Miss Margate andenjoyed golfing as a member atLinwood Country Club. She grad-uated from Atlantic City HighSchool before attending Harcum.She leaves behind three childrenand six grandchildren.

DR. ELOISE TURNER-WELCH Former Faculty

DR. FRANK SANDOFormer Faculty

EDWARD T. MCERLEANFormer Lecturer

Gail Collins ’68

Chrissie (Fleishman) Lange ’70

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