Northampton
Special Issue: 07 Foundation Annual Report
Community College Magazine
40 Fabulous Alumni
From The Editor
The theme of this issue, 40 Fabulous Alumni, is inspired
by the College’s 40th anniversary, being celebrated all year
and culminating in a big bash in October. I am an alumnus
of Northampton Community College. And a proud one at
that. Class of 1989. I have also worked here, in a few dif­
ferent roles, for something like 24 years. You won’t find
me in the “Fabulous” section though, for a couple of good
reasons — one is that it would be pretty shoddy to find a
co-editor listed as such in the magazine he co-edits; and
another being that I suppose to most people, except my mom
and maybe my wife (most times), I’m not all that fabulous.
But the folks you’ll find here are fabulous. They have
taken their NCC education and, whether with more college
packed on top or jumping right into the work force, they
have used it as a kind of sculpting tool to shape a life truly
worthy of that fabulous word. Getting our picks down was
no easy task though — more like a roomful of persuasive
speeches on why a given person should be included. Super­
latives seem to come easy when the subject is Northamp­
ton alumni.
And when it comes to good stuff happening on our
campuses, you’ll have much more that is fabulous await­
ing your hungry eyes as well — our fabulous alumni pro­
files, 40 facts about the 40-year-old itself, and the College
Foundation’s annual report to our fabulous community.
So, best get to reading so you’re finished in time for our
next edition, when readers will sing happy birthday with a
mag full of Northampton-We-Love-Ya features.
Now, can anyone give me pointers on how to become
fabulous?
EDITORS
james l. johnson
paul joly
WRITERS
heidi bright butler
kevin gray
PROOFREADER
kate schaffner
ART DIRECTOR
traci anfuso-young
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
marianne atherton
PHOTOGRAPHERS
mustafah abdulaziz
rod cameron
ken ek
stephen gooch
randy monceaux
sayoko onizuka
angelo rose
john sterling ruth
chris sheridan
philip stein
les todd
steve wood
PRESIDENT
dr. arthur scott
VICE PRESIDENT
INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
susan k. kubik
NORTHAMPTON
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FOUNDATION
BOARD CHAIRMAN
john eureyecko
PUBLISHER
northampton
community college
foundation
3835 green pond road
bethlehem, pa 18020
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40 Fabulous Alumni
Northampton Community
College’s 40th anniversary: 40 years, 40 outstanding
alumni.
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Contents
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40 NCC Facts
Foundation
40 years of success in
tantalizing bite- sized chunks.
Financials and donors, we
thank you for your support.
35 Gerry Long
39 Rosalin Petrucci
43 Pat Amin
45 Susan Koss
46 Memoriam
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ANNUAL REPORT
2007
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TheFabulous
Northampton Community College’s 40th anniversary:
40 years, 40 outstanding alumni.
CEOs and artists, lawyers and chefs, dentists, teachers, actors, fire chiefs and techno
geeks — it takes a fine mix to make a community; and to make it work well, it takes the
best. For 40 years, Northampton’s best have helped to make their community work.
We needed the 40 finest, the gold medalists, the rich cream we would skim from the
very top of Northampton’s alumni. These we would call our Fabulous 40.
How hard can it be, we thought: pull the role call of NCCites and choose 40 unparal­
leled alumni. But that’s when it got tough — with that word, “unparalleled”.
Finding 40 of our people worthy of the honorific wasn’t hard; we began with a list
about two and a half times our final picks. But culling those without parallel, ah, as the
Bard said, there’s the rub. For who to assign a numbered slot, who to save for the Fab 50
edition; thinking such task simple is merely the stuff of dreams.
So, our magazine group set up our parameters and went to work. We decided our
Olympian champs would need all of the following qualities to bear the diamond standard
of our anniversary fab-off: they must be a leader in their field; have a rather high profile;
have made or be making an impact in their field; be successful (not necessarily in mon­
etary terms, of course); and they must, in some way, give back to their community.
We believe our choices do their alma mater proud on all of those fronts. But you may
ask yourself as you read through the bios of our shining stars, “where is so and so?, and
him?, where is she?” Well, if one of our alumni has lived up to the admittedly arbitrary rules
of the game, we no doubt invited her or him to be part of it all. The truth is, with our alumni
numbers, we probably did miss some fabulous grads. And then, a few folks turned us down,
not for any rancor toward our pages, but more a matter of time and the pressures of our
deadlines; and even a few because they eschew the spotlight. We respect that.
Fortunately for us, the great majority said yes and added their stint as one of the
Fabulous 40 Northampton Alumni to their curriculum vitae. We think you’ll agree these
folks have that edge, that certain umph that earns them a place among the elite. They are
the 40, and they are fabulous.
By Jim Johnson ’89
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BRIAN AJHAR ’77
A picture may be worth a
thousand words, but Brian
Ajhar’s illustrations will leave
you speechless. Ajhar infuses
his watercolors of people
and animals with humor and
whimsy. He explains that he
has been influenced greatly
by the European political
satirists of the past two centu­
ries. He also incorporates ele­
ments from history, the arts,
mythology/fables to illustrate
contemporary issues. His work
has appeared in newspapers,
magazines, animation, adver­
tising campaigns, corporate
design, children’s books and
children’s videos.
After Northampton, Ajhar
attended Parsons School of
Design in New York City, from
which he earned his BFA in
illustration. He also attended
Parsons in Paris to study
painting at the Louvre.
Ajhar’s clients are many. A
partial list includes U.S. News &
World Report; Newsweek; Sports
Illustrated; TV Guide; Rolling
Stone; Time; Forbes; Macmillan;
AT&T; Cellular One; Coca-Cola;
General Foods; General Electric;
Maxwell House; McDonald’s;
and MetLife.
MICHAEL ANDRETTI ’82
Michael Andretti has excelled
both on and off the racetrack.
He may not be out there
competitively driving every
weekend like he used to, but
life couldn’t be much better
for this successful former
driver and current team owner.
Bearing the Andretti name,
there have always been high
expectations for the Nazareth
resident. However, he has
passed all tests before him with
flying black and white check
colors.
Andretti is the winningest driver
in CART history with 42 victories,
and second to his father, Mario, in
Indystyle laps led with 6,691.
Founded in 2003, Andretti Green
Racing has won two IndyCar
Series championships (2004 and
2005) and has won the Indianapo­
lis 500 in 2005 and 2007. Andretti
Green won its 30th Indy Racing
League event on June 3, 2007
– an unprecedented number of
league victories.
Andretti stopped driving on a
full-time basis in 2003 as CART’s
most successful driver. After a
two-year absence, he returned to
the cockpit to drive in the India­
napolis 500 in 2006 and 2007.
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DR. SUSAN APPEL, ’80
When Dr. Susan Appel attended
Northampton in the late 1970s,
a paper cutout ladder in the
nursing office made a big
impression on her. The rungs of
the ladder represented levels of
education, with the first rung
signifying completion of an
associate degree and ascend-
DR. MICHAEL BABYAK, ’85
Music was in his soul, but the
voice Michael Babyak kept
hearing in his head was telling
him that there were more interest­
ing professions that paid much
better than the orderly position
he held in a nursing home in the
early 1980s. Babyak — who also
GEORGE BARKANIC, ’85
For a quarter century, George
Barkanic has been a protector
of the community. The career
firefighter has battled raging
blazes and worked to educate
local men, women and children
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ing to a doctorate degree. She
began the climb to the top of
her profession. Dr. Appel is
an associate professor in the
Division of Graduate Studies
in the School of Nursing at the
University of Alabama.
After graduating from NCC in
1980 with an associate degree
in applied science of nursing,
Dr. Appel earned a bachelor’s
in nursing from the University of
North Carolina at Charlotte. She
earned her master’s in nursing at
the University of South Carolina
and her doctor of philosophy in
nursing at the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Dr. Appel’s work focuses on risk
factors for development of type
2 diabetes and cardiovascular
disease among African-American
women. She was cited for her
outstanding research in minority
health by the Southern Nursing
Research Society, and often pub­
lishes articles and book chapters.
played in a local band — decided
to enroll in Northampton in 1983.
Now, Dr. Babyak is an associate
clinical professor of medical
psychology at Duke University
Medical Center.
More than two decades later, Dr.
Babyak is still playing guitar in a
band, this one called Shape Shift­
ers, that performs in clubs in the
Durham, N.C., area.
After graduating from Northamp­
ton’s nursing program, Dr. Babyak
earned a bachelor’s degree in psy­
chology from Muhlenberg College,
a master’s in experimental psy­
chology from Bucknell University
and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology
from the University of Kansas. He
then was accepted as an intern in
medical research at Duke.
Many of the research projects
Dr. Babyak works on make national
news. He has been closely
involved in research on psycho­
social factors in hypertension,
myocardial ischemia, depression
and lung transplantation.
about fire safety and preven­
tion. In 2006, Barkanic moved
off the front line when he was
named Bethlehem’s fire com­
missioner. The graduate of
Northampton’s fire technology
program says it is more admin­
istrative in nature than his
previous positions and is akin
to running a small company.
∑ Barkanic oversees a staff of 112
firefighters and a fire department
that receives an average of 2,800
calls a year.
Barkanic’s passion for
becoming a firefighter was
stoked as a teenager when
he would ride to calls with his
uncle, a volunteer fireman.
MICHAEL BENTT, ’97
In 1994, Michael Bentt spent
four days in a coma, the victim
of a battery of punches from
boxing opponent Herbie Hide.
Hide not only took the heavy­
weight title from Bentt, but
ended his boxing career. A high
school dropout who says he
was never motivated by school,
Bentt found an “academic light”
at Northampton. He enrolled in
FRANCIS “SKIP” BEDICS, ’82
Think accounting is boring?
Think again. Skip Bedics’ job is
a blend of H&R Block and CSI.
Bedics is a special agent with the
U.S. Treasury Department. Based
out of Philadelphia, he is lead
firearms instructor and handles
all press for the Philadelphia
bureau. In his previous duties,
Bedics investigated tax fraud
and money laundering crimes for
the department.
Bedics majored in accounting
at NCC and earned degrees in
accounting and criminal law from
DeSales University.
Bedics is an adjunct professor
at Muhlenberg College, where he
teaches forensic accounting.
Bedics worked with the United
States Secret Service. His details
with the Secret Service included
assignments with Al and Tipper
Gore and with Fidel Castro.
the College to fulfill his lifelong
dream of becoming a sports­
caster. But it was acting that
eventually became his vocation.
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At Northampton, Bentt was in the
radio/television program and took
acting courses as electives. He
became Northampton’s first actor­
in-residence in 2003.
Bentt played Sonny Liston in Ali,
starring Will Smith in the title role.
In addition to his role, Bentt helped
Smith learn the finer points of
boxing during six months of training
prior to filming.
In a shocking upset, Bentt
became the WBO heavyweight
champion in 1993 after knocking out
Tommy Morrison in the first round.
The Bentt fight was supposed to
be a tune-up for Morrison, who
next was scheduled to fight Lennox
Lewis in a bout that would pay Mor­
rison $8 million.
Bentt won four New York City
Golden Gloves titles and five U.S.A.
Amateur Boxing championships.
DR. ELIZABETH BURKE, ’73
Not only does Dr. Elizabeth
Burke find her career as a vet­
erinarian fulfilling because she
helps sick animals, but she feels
those in her profession serve a
critical role providing comfort
for animals for which there is
no hope of recovery, and in pro­
viding support for their owners.
Dr. Burke’s Thoreau Veterinary
Hospital in Easton works pri­
marily with companion pets
— dogs and cats. She estimates
that her practice provides ser­
vices for approximately 6,000
pet owners.
After graduating Northampton
Dr. Burke went on to Cornell
University.
Dr. Burke named her veterinary
practice after author Henry David
Thoreau, whose thinking she came
to admire in a literature class at
Northampton.
Her practice has 15 employees,
including one other veterinarian,
and is accredited by the Ameri­
can Animal Hospital Association,
which, Dr. Burke explains, is the
highest standard a veterinary
hospital can attain.
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ROSEMARIE
CHRISTOPHER, ’69
In order to get the most out of
their employees, companies
often talk about “finding the
right fit” between organization
and potential hire. Through her
company — Med Exec Interna­
tional — Christopher focuses on
recruitment for high-level con­
tract and permanent positions
such as medical directors; drug
IRIS CINTRON, ’71
Approximately 40 percent of
the students in the Bethlehem
Area School District are minori­
ties. Iris Cintron, who has
worked within the district for
35 years, helps provide support
for these students and their
families. For the past 25 years,
ERIN CONNORS, ’87
Erin Connors received a
degree in dental hygiene from
Northampton, but she soon
realized that her true love was
broadcasting. Connors is a
co-anchor and health reporter
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safety physicians/PharmDs;
VPs/senior VP level openings in
clinical, quality and regulatory
professions; and chief medical
officers/chief scientific officers.
After graduating with a liberal
arts degree, Christopher went to
the University of California, Los
Angeles, where she earned a
bachelor’s degree in anthropol­
ogy. Christopher then earned her
master’s degree from the Uni­
versity of Southern California’s
Annenberg School for Commu­
nications with an emphasis on
corporate communications; she
was a member of the Phi Kappa
Phi Honor Society.
Christopher first entered the
recruitment industry in 1987.
Now, she explains, with in excess
of $1 million in “split” and “con­
tract” placements, Med Exec
International is ranked No. 1 in
the Top Echelon Network, the
professional association of more
than 500 executive search firms.
Christopher is author of “What
Employers Hire,” an interactive
executive seminar series.
Cintron has been the district’s
supervisor of minority affairs,
governmental programs and
grants. Cintron plans programs
that are directly related to
minority students, and secures
donations for scholarships.
After earning an associate
degree in liberal arts from
Northampton in 1971, Cintron went
on to West Chester University
where she graduated with a bach­
elor’s degree in Spanish/liberal
arts. Cintron then got her master’s
degree in secondary education
from Lehigh University.
Cintron is very active in the
community. In 2005, Cintron was
honored by Northampton with the
Distinguished Service to the Com­
munity Award for her accomplish­
ments in a variety of community
service activities. She also has
won the Outstanding Service
Award from the Governor’s Advi­
sory Commission on Latino Affairs.
for WPTZ-TV, an NBC affiliate serving most of Vermont,
northern New York and south­
ern Quebec and Ontario.
After Northampton, Connors
graduated from Shippensburg
University with a degree in
journalism. She got her start in
broadcasting in Washington, D.C.
After signing on as lead anchor/
health reporter for KAAL-TV in
the Austin/Rochester/Mason
City area of Minnesota, Connors
anchored “Every 15 Minutes,” an
Emmy-nominated program focus­
ing on the tragic consequences
of teen drinking and driving.
Connors has received a number
of awards for her work. Among
them are a N.Y. Associated Press
Award for General Excellence
in Reporting, a New Associ­
ated Press Feature Award and a
National Telly Award.
She says her “coup” interview
was an impromptu meeting with
Paul McCartney at a press event
for the music legend’s then-wife
Heather Mills.
SHAWN DOYLE, ’91
Want the recipe for success?
Shawn Doyle, a graduate of
Northampton’s hotel and
restaurant management
program, has it. Want a taste?
Then visit Doyle at Savory
Grille at the Seisholtzville
Hotel, a fine dining restau­
rant Doyle opened a decade
ago with his wife, Dorothy,
who is a graduate of the Culi­
nary Institute of America.
In addition to his early work at
Bethlehem restaurants Second
Avenue Restaurant and Lounge
and Anthony’s, Doyle cooked at
the Spring Valley Inn and The
Cascade Lodge before becoming
executive chef at the Spice of Life,
Brookside Country Club and the
Hotel Bethlehem.
Doyle took six months off from
cooking to prep The Savory
Grille for opening in 1997. The
restaurant is housed in what
was the carriage house of the
former Seisholtzville Hotel,
which has stood on the site
since approximately 1825.
The Doyles live on-site, and the
property’s gardens yield a variety
of edible flowers and herbs to
enhance the restaurant’s everchanging array of dishes.
DENNIS FEELEY, ’73
Approximately 20 years ago,
Dennis Feeley became a founding
partner in the personal injury
law firm Cohen & Feeley. He is
a member of the Pennsylvania,
Lehigh County and Northampton
County Bar Associations. Feeley’s
also a member of the American
Association for Justice and the
Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers
Association. He is licensed to
practice before all courts in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
as well as the Third Circuit Court
of Appeals and the United States
Supreme Court. But one of the
things he’s most proud of is the
Cohen & Feeley “Best of the Best
Scholarship Program.” Now in its
11th year, the program — of which
Feeley is director — provides a
scholarship to a student from
each of the area’s 26 high schools.
After a history degree at NCC,
the Bethlehem resident earned
a bachelor’s degree in education
from Penn State University and a
law degree from Temple Univer­
sity School of Law.
Feeley served four years in the
U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.
He and his wife are avid world
travelers and photographers who
have visited Southeast Asia on
several occasions. They also own
a home in Santa Fe, N.M.
Feeley has served on the Board
of Governors for the Pennsylvania
Trial Lawyers Association for the
past seven years; currently, he
sits as a member of the associa­
tion’s executive committee.
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JANICE FLOREY, ’74
When she reflects on her time
at Northampton, Janice Florey
cites the individual interest
in the student as the hallmark
of the College. Providing that
attention is an element Florey
has carried with her throughout
her career. Since 2002, Florey
has been director of assess-
LISA GOTTO, ’88
Lisa Gotto did well in English.
She felt she was a strong writer.
But, when she got a C on her
first paper at NCC, it was a
“wake-up call.” Gotto says that
experience was both devastat­
ing and motivating. Because of
that, and the positive encour­
agement of her instructor, she
worked to be a better writer.
The hard work paid off. Gotto
got an A on the next paper and
on subsequent papers. She
CAROL GUZY, ’77
Carol Guzy’s photos are
witness to history in the
making, and a voice for
those without voice. Guzy
earned a nursing degree from
Northampton but turned to
photography as a career. She
attended the Art Institute of
Ft. Lauderdale and became a
respected photographer. Her
work has earned three Pulitzer
Prizes and eight awards as the
White House News Photogra­
phers Association’s Photogra­
pher of the Year. In 2000, NCC
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ments, grants, and projects
and principal of Jacobsen High
School in Nevada.
After graduating from NCC with
her associate degree in education,
Florey earned a bachelor’s degree
in elementary education with a
minor in history/political science
from East Stroudsburg University,
and a master of education from
Lehigh University in elementary
education. At the University of
Georgia, she attained a certificate in
gifted education, and at the Univer­
sity of Nevada, Reno, she received
a doctor of education in curriculum
and instruction with a minor in edu­
cational administration.
Prior to her current role, Florey
was director of special services
and assessments, coordinator of
assessments, grants and projects,
and coordinator of grants and
projects for Douglas County School
District. She also was a teacher
of the gifted and talented at Jacks
Valley Elementary School, and con­
sultant to the Nevada Department
of Education in elementary and
secondary education.
moved on to Shippensburg Uni­
versity, majored in communica­
tions and journalism and today,
Gotto is editor of Lehigh Valley
Style magazine.
Gotto began as a reporter for the
Valley Voice in Hellertown and as
a correspondent for The Morning
Call. She also worked in corporate
marketing for Piercing Pagoda and
as an assistant to the publisher of
Philadelphia Bride magazine.
Two weeks after Lisa Gotto
started as editor of Lehigh Valley
Style, she got a phone call from
a public relations representative
asking if she was interested in
interviewing Sarah Ferguson, the
Duchess of York. As Gotto notes,
usually you have to “kick down
doors” to score such an interview.
Ferguson was promoting her line
of China. Proceeds went to the
children’s charities she champions.
Gotto met Ferguson at Macy’s. The
interview lasted a half hour.
honored Carol Guzy with the
Alumni Association’s Profes­
sional Achievement Award.
While at the Art Institute of Ft.
Lauderdale, Guzy was an intern
at the Miami Herald. She then
worked for the newspaper for
nine years before joining the
Washington Post.
Guzy earned her first Pulitzer
Prize in 1986 while at the Miami
Herald. She and another photogra­
pher won for spot news covering
mudslides in Amero, Columbia. Nine
years later, Guzy’s second Pulitzer
came for coverage of the U.S.
military intervention in Haiti. In 2000,
Guzy’s gripping pictures of Kosovo
refugees netted a third Pulitzer,
a prize she shared with two col­
leagues from the Washington Post.
In the photographic profession,
Guzy is a trailblazer. She was the
first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize in
the spot news category and the first
woman to be named Photographer
of the Year in the National Press
Photographers’ contest.
JEFF HAHN, ’82
Jeff Hahn has helped some of
the biggest stars on Broadway
be heard. With his NCC degree
in electronic technology, Hahn
is a wireless microphone tech­
nician for Masque Sound &
Recording in East Rutherford,
N.J. But the East Stroudsburg
resident also works backstage
with Broadway musicals in the
sound department.
Hahn has worked at Masque
Sound for 20 years. The company
provides sound equipment for
Broadway shows. In addition to
Broadway, Masque Sound works
with television productions, sport­
ing and corporate events, live
concerts and conventions.
The first Broadway show Hahn
worked on was Cats. Others, such
as Phantom of the Opera and Les
Misérables followed. He is now
working on Wicked the Musical,
MAMA MIA! and The 25th Annual
Putnam County Spelling Bee.
Among his memorable assign­
ments, Hahn worked a benefit for
Hurricane Katrina victims. Liza
Minnelli and Joel Grey were some
of the luminaries who participated.
He also recalls seeing Sir Andrew
Lloyd Weber irate at the sound
quality for a concert series in
Vancouver, British Columbia. Hahn
helped clear up the problems, and
the show went on.
REV. DIANE JOSEPH, ’74
Rev. Diane Joseph was a dental
hygienist for 20 years before
she found her true calling. She
explains that it was always
a goal of hers to go back to
college, major in English or
history and become a teacher.
In order to do so, she needed
NICK KHOURY, ’80
Nick Khoury has one heck of a
commute to work. The Atlanta
resident is president of iFire
Technology in Toronto. He
was hired in 2005 to lead the
company’s transition from
research and development to
commercialization. He flies out
prerequisite classes in theol­
ogy. She fell in love with the
subject. She has been pastor of
the Emmaus Moravian Church
for the past 10 years.
of his home city to Toronto on
Mondays and returns to Atlanta
on Fridays.
Rev. Joseph majored in dental
hygiene at Northampton. She
went to Muhlenberg College,
where she was a double major
in psychology and theology. Rev.
Joseph earned her Master’s of
Divinity from Moravian Seminary.
At Emmaus Moravian Church,
Rev. Joseph performs baptisms,
weddings, funerals, confirma­
tion classes, and more for its 850
members. She says the most ful­
filling part of her job is the oppor­
tunity to be very present with
people, not only in their times of
happiness but also in their times
of sadness.
Outside of work, Rev. Joseph
loves her pets and horseback
riding. The Center Valley resident
also counts tai chi and walking
among her hobbies.
iFire Technology is a research
and development company that
employs approximately 50 scien­
tists, engineers, business profes­
sionals and technicians. iFire’s
technology – thick dielectric
electroluminescent (TDEL) – is
expected to offer superior video
performance characteristics and
a projected cost advantage over
other flat panel display technolo­
gies, according to the company.
Khoury came to the Lehigh
Valley from his native Lebanon,
where he had graduated from
high school. Unable to speak
English, he attended Northamp­
ton one night a week and
strengthened his command of
the language. As his English
improved, Khoury enrolled in
math and science courses,
eventually transferring to Lehigh
University, where he graduated
with a degree in mechanical
engineering.
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MIKE KRUPA, ’71
Mike Krupa started his own
company because he wanted
to be his own boss and move
as fast as he could without
being bogged down by the
bureaucracy typical of life at a
large corporation. In 1984, he
founded Precision Medical in
DR. MICHAEL MAHLON, ’92
Dr. Michael Mahlon says educa­
tion is the foundation of who he
is today. But the radiology tech­
nician major gained a lot more
than a degree during his time at
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Northampton. Despite being
president, Krupa says that on
an everyday basis, he functions
more as a product developer.
Krupa majored in mechani­
cal engineering and design at
Northampton. After graduation, he
went to Spring Garden College in
Philadelphia where he earned a
bachelor’s degree in mechanical
engineering. Prior to starting Pre­
cision Medical, Krupa worked for
Air Products and Mack Trucks.
Precision Medical – which has
approximately 165 employees
– manufactures respiratory prod­
ucts for the hospital, homecare,
long-term care, sub-acute, EMS
and related healthcare markets
worldwide.
Krupa is a licensed pilot and a
car collector. He owns his own
plane and flies for pleasure and to
business meetings, noting that he
likes the challenges and flexibility
piloting provides. Krupa owns 14
cars, among them, several Cor­
vettes and Porsches, and a Jaguar.
Northampton. He explains that
he has friends he has kept since
meeting them at the College
and, most importantly, he found
his wife, Brandi (Beirne), who
graduated from Northampton
the same year. Mahlon currently
is chief resident of the radiol­
ogy residency at Tripler Army
Medical Center in Honolulu,
Hawaii.
Dr. Mahlon earned an associate
degree in applied science, radio­
logic technology from Northamp­
ton. He attended Appalachian
State University where he studied
biology, and Penn State University
where he earned a B.S. in premedicine. Dr. Mahlon then gradu­
ated from the Philadelphia College
of Osteopathic Medicine.
ANTHONY
MARRACCINI, ’92
In order to fully capture all
that Anthony Marraccini has
achieved, you need to use a
broad brush: painter, com­
munity advocate, caretaker
of the region’s robust art
community; and in 2006,
Marraccini was among six
distinguished alumni and
community members honored
by the Northampton Alumni
Association. Marraccini — a
CHRIS MARTIN, ’77
Following the death of his
grandfather, Chris Martin
took over as CEO of legend­
ary guitar manufacturer C. F.
Martin & Co., Inc. in 1986 at the
age of 30. It was a tumultuous
time for the Nazareth-based
company, a time that saw busi­
ness dip significantly, causing
it to slash its work force.
Although he was inexperienced,
fine arts major — received the
Distinguished Service to the
Community Award.
Martin set an efficient course
for the company. Under his
leadership, the company is once
again flourishing.
After graduating from
Northampton, Marraccini enrolled
in the Tyler School of Art at
Temple University where he com­
pleted a BFA in painting in 1997.
Marraccini is the business
manager of Connexions Gallery
in Easton, one of the most vener­
able art galleries in the Valley.
Connexions has become a strong
presence in the region’s art scene
and in downtown Easton.
He co-founded Esoterik, Inc., a
graphic design firm.
Marraccini is vice president
of the Easton Riverside Festival.
He volunteers with the Heritage
Day Committee, helped initiate
Easton’s Main Street Program and
was the chair of PRIDE (now the
Easton Business Association).
C. F. Martin & Co. is in its 174th
year. Steeped in rich history and
with names connected with its
masterpieces that read like a
who’s who of music, the company
has achieved numerous mile­
stones and wide recognition.
For instance, C. F. Martin & Co.
produced its one millionth guitar
in 2004. And in April, it was named
“Best of America – Entertain­
ment Category” by the editors of
Reader’s Digest magazine.
Martin and his wife, Diane,
became members of Northamp­
ton’s Cornerstone Society in
1997 and its Laureate Society in
2002. A year later, they started an
endowment to benefit the culinary
arts and hotel/restaurant man­
agement program. With under­
writing support from the Martin
Foundation, Northampton offers
a weeklong seminar on creative
acoustical guitar design.
CHRISTOPHER
MAZZINO, ’88
Christopher Mazzino says he
has found one way to immortal­
ity, an odd thing for a funeral
services education graduate to
say. But although he continues
to embalm on a part-time basis,
it’s Mazzino’s full-time vocation
— teaching — that he feels will
provide him with his everlasting
presence. Mazzino sees teach­
ing as a way to make an impres­
sion on future generations.
Mazzino, an English teacher at
West Scranton High School, won
the prestigious Milken Educator
Award from the Milken Family
Foundation. The award – consid­
ered the Oscar of teaching – is
only awarded to 100 teachers
throughout the country. In addition
to the tremendous esteem, the
award also carries a gift of $25,000
to the winners.
After graduating from Northamp­
ton, Mazzino earned his teaching
certification from Penn State
University. He worked as a full-time
funeral director before beginning
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his teaching career.
BRIAN ’74 & DENISE ’75
McCALL
In the flash-quick business of
just-in-time production, Brian
and Denise McCall strive to
be faster and more flexible
than their competition. Their
MARK METZGAR, ’92
Mark Metzgar finished college
and took a job in Philadelphia
where the pay scale was much
higher. But, “chasing money”
at the expense of quality of life
is not the way he wanted to live,
Metzgar said. He returned to
the Lehigh Valley in 2002 to
open Cornerstone Consulting
KELLY MONACO, ’02
A self-described born com­
petitor, Kelly Monaco spent her
childhood involved in many
activities. From sports such as
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company — Britech, Inc. — per­
forms contract manufacturing
for companies needing electro­
mechanical components and
assemblies with quick turn­
around time.
Britech began in the McCalls’
basement, but the company
has enjoyed a growth rate of 25
percent nearly every year of its
existence. Today, the company
operates out of a 20,000-square­
foot building in Allentown, with
dozens of employees.
The McCalls credit Brian’s
father, Owen, with providing the
seed money to start Britech. To
honor him, the McCalls started an
endowment in his name with the
College Foundation.
The couple met at Northamp­
ton and served together in
student government. Brian
transferred from the College
to Eastern Kentucky University
on a golf scholarship. Denise,
meanwhile, won Northampton’s
Trustee Award in 1975.
Engineers and Architectural,
Inc. It’s a better commute and
more fulfilling venture for the
Williams Township resident.
Metzgar majored in architecture
and interior design at Northampton.
He went on to Penn State.
Metzgar is Cornerstone’s CEO and
one of the firm’s principle designers.
He has been involved with building
and site designs for more than two
decades. Metzgar is a member of
the Lehigh Valley Executive Forum,
the Pennsylvania Builders Associa­
tion, and the Lehigh Valley Chamber
of Commerce.
Cornerstone specializes in com­
mercial design with an emphasis
on franchise development. Clients
include Ruby Tuesday, Eckerd
Drugs, Wawa, Sunoco and Lukoil.
It has offices in the Lehigh Valley,
Philadelphia and the Poconos.
soccer, swimming and track to
school offerings like speech,
debate and theater, Monaco
loved to challenge herself. It’s
no wonder that she won the
first season of the ABC hit
show, “Dancing with the Stars.”
Monaco is an accomplished
actress. She plays Samantha
McCall on the ABC soap opera
“General Hospital” and starred on
“Port Charles.” Monaco’s work on
both series earned her Daytime
Emmy nominations. She also has
appeared on “Baywatch” and
“Spin City,” and in the feature
films “BASEketball,” “Idle Hands,”
“Late Last Night,” “Mumford” and
“Welcome to Hollywood.”
Monaco co-hosted the 33rd
Annual Daytime Emmy Awards
in 2006.
BRUCE NALESNIK, ’83
Bruce Nalesnik is a United
States Navy veteran seeking his
fourth four-year term as Carbon
County Coroner. A Northampton
graduate of funeral services,
BRUCE PALMER ’77
Early in his college career,
Bruce Palmer knew that his
calling would be accounting.
His adviser at Northamp­
ton — Professor Dan Bayak
— encouraged his charge to
attend Kutztown University.
Nalesnik is a licensed funeral
director and owns and operates
Bruce A. Nalesnik Funeral Home
in Nesquehoning.
Throughout his career, Palmer
has developed a rich love for
his profession and for fulfilling
his strong sense of civic duty.
Nalesnik served in the Navy
Medical Corps as a hospital corps­
man, where he earned certifica­
tion as an EMT and became a
psychiatric specialist. Nalesnik
was a member of the Navy’s elite
“SPRINT” team, charged with con­
ducting rapid psychiatric interven­
tion for military-related disasters.
Palmer is a shareholder in the
accounting firm Buckno Lisicky &
Company, where he specializes
in freestanding and hospitalbased medical practices and
20-40 employee entrepreneurial
companies.
According to the Times News in
Lehighton, Nalesnik “has modern­
ized the coroner’s office by obtain­
ing photographic equipment and
new radios, revamping and updat­
ing the paperwork system and utiliz­
ing specialized up-to-date forms
for various agencies with whom he
corresponds. He also conducted
the first coroner’s inquest in over
35 years, obtaining a guilty verdict
on a questionable death case,
which then led to a guilty plea by
the defendant to the Carbon County
District Attorney’s Office.”
He earned his associate degree
in accounting from Northampton
in 1977 and a B.A. in business with
a concentration in accounting
from Kutztown University in 1979.
Among his extensive community
service activities, Palmer serves
on Northampton’s board of trust­
ees as the Nazareth Area School
District representative and is vice
chairman of the Northampton
Community College Foundation
board. He also is treasurer of the
Bethlehem Rotary Club, a board
member and treasurer of the
Kemerer Museum of Decorative
Arts and a vice president on the
board of the Boys and Girls Club
of Bethlehem.
JASON PIJUT, ’01
Conventional. Conservative.
Careful. KABOOM! Jason Pijut
blows up restrictive terms
such as these. Instead, through
NURD (Never Underestimate
Revolutionary Design), Pijut
lets his free-wheeling creativ­
ity roam. Pijut, who launched
NURD with Josh Nittle ’02,
entered Northampton as an
English major, but his passion
for pushing boundaries led
him to graduate with a degree
in Web site design, with a spe­
cialized diploma in computer
graphics. He is NURD’s CEO.
Pijut works with clients to
create sites that are progres­
sive. All of the work is custom;
no templates or pre-fab designs
are used. The goal, Pijut notes,
is to create Web sites that are
three years ahead of their clients’
competition. The sites that NURD
creates are unique.
In its first year, NURD lost
money. Now, the company’s
clients number in the dozens,
including TC Salon Spa, Spillman
Farmer Architects, John Sterling
Ruth, Cohen & Feeley Law Offices
and more. In 2005, Pijut was
named to the Eastern
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Pennsylvania Business
Journal’s “Top 20 Under
40” list.
PATTI
SAKDIPONEPHONG, ’76
MYRNA RIVERA, ’87
Myrna Rivera graduated from
Liberty High School in 1972
and took a job as a secretary
for Bethlehem Steel. She says
that, at the time, there wasn’t a
push for women to go to college
and she was told that, salary-
Patti Sakdiponephong’s “hobby”
has allowed her to perform
in some of the most hallowed
music venues in the world. As a
member of the renowned Bach
Choir, Sakdiponephong has sung
in Germany twice (including
where Johann Sebastian Bach
was choir master), the Royal
Albert Hall in London, Carnegie
Hall, twice, the Kennedy Music
wise, her job was “as good as it
was going to get” for her. But
through her employer’s tuition
assistance program, Rivera
attended Northampton, and her
hunger for education grew.
Center in Washington, D.C.,
and the Academy of Music in
Philadelphia. Closer to home,
Sakdiponephong also is owner
of local favorite The Café in her
hometown of Bethlehem.
MARCUS SAXTON, ’99
Marcus Saxton’s career in
entertainment is really behind
the scenes. But without his
work, the show might not
go on. Saxton is director of
engineering for NBC. Working
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She continued at Cedar Crest
College, where she majored
in business administration
with a concentration in human
resources management, and
graduated in 1992. Rivera then
earned a master’s in health care
administration from St. Joe’s
University in 1996.
Rivera worked for Bethlehem
Steel for more than 30 years,
eventually becoming the manager
of total health programs. She is
now the director of corporate
benefits and compensation at B.
Braun Medical.
She is chairperson of the Lehigh
Valley Business Conference on
Health Care.
from 30 Rockefeller Center
in Manhattan, he manages
projects and supports network
operations for NBC network.
At Northampton, Sakdipone­
phong was a liberal arts major. She
went on to graduate from Temple
University with a degree in theater.
After graduating from Northamp­
ton with a radio/television degree,
Saxton attended William Paterson
University, where he majored in
communications with a minor in
computer science.
Sakdiponephong opened her
restaurant in 1980. Originally, it
was called the New Street Café.
After approximately two years,
the restaurant moved to an old
house on West Broad Street, and it
became known simply as The Café.
For the past two years, Saxton
has worked to rebuild NBC’s man­
agement control facility and bring
it to HD distribution, which was
used for the first time during the
Winter Olympic Games in Torino,
Italy, in 2006.
The Café serves French,
American and Thai cuisine, and
is known for its incredible, home­
made desserts.
Prior to his current position, the
Edgewater, N.J., resident started
his career working with RCN on
truck operations. Saxton went to
work for Pinnacle Systems, where
he was the installation manager
and worked in California, building
the CNN Atlanta system. CNN
liked his work and hired him as
the lead engineer to manage the
build-out of its new Time Warner
facility in New York City.
MARK STETTLER, ’89
Mark Stettler was working in
a camera shop when he made a
decision about his career. Many
of the photographs that were
developed by the shop were of
various architecture, and Stet­
tler was intrigued by them. He
enrolled at Northampton to
pursue architecture as a career.
In 2004, he founded Vector
Architecture & Design Services
in Mt. Sinai, N.Y. The firm cur­
rently is performing architec­
ture and engineering services
for three Walgreens stores in
New York State. Vector’s client
list also includes the real
estate development companies
of Realm Realty in Texas and
Mark East in New York City.
Stettler earned an associate
of applied science, architectural
technology from Northampton.
He studied at the Boston Archi­
tectural Center before earning a
bachelor’s degree in architecture
from Wentworth Institute of Tech­
nology in Boston.
Stettler has more than 15
years of experience in the
programming, architectural
design and construction admin­
istration of a variety of building
types, including manufacturing,
maintenance, warehouse, and
distribution facilities. He also
is experienced in institutional,
commercial office, and medium
scale residential design.
DONNA TAGGART ’73
Throughout her career, Donna
Taggart has spearheaded efforts to
develop industrial parks, revital­
ize urban areas and build public
consensus on planning and develop­
ment issues in the Lehigh Valley.
One current client is the Las Vegas
Sands Corp., majority partner in
the BethWorks project that plans to
redevelop the Bethlehem Steel site
into an entertainment, shopping
and historical venue. Taggart is the
corporation’s community outreach
liaison, and is instrumental in a
local hiring and training program.
After graduating Northampton,
Taggart earned a B.S. in business
administration from Cedar Crest
College, and completed the basic
economic development course at
SUNY College of Technology.
Taggart is president of Taggart
Associates, an urban redevelopment
consulting firm she co-founded with her
husband, Glenn. She has been involved
with revitalizing Bethlehem’s Southside
for more than a decade. She was VP of
regional development for Lehigh Valley
Economic Development Corporation.
Taggart was executive VP of Bethlehem
Economic Development Corporation
and director of administration for Lehigh
Valley Industrial Park, Inc.
Taggart is a member of the NCC Foun­
dation board and executive commit­
tee; past chair of ArtsQuest board of
trustees and a member of the board of
directors of the Industrial Development
Corporation of Lehigh County and Via.
EILEEN TAFF ’88
Eileen Taff has dedicated her
career to nursing. She entered the
profession as an LPN in 1978 and
three years later, began working
at St. Luke’s Hospital. Taff’s career
progressed from staff nurse to
clinical coordinator to patient
care manager of a cardiac surgical
telemetry unit.
She manages two acute
care units at St. Luke’s, and also
works in clinical research for the
cardiovascular service line. Active
in nursing leadership, she was
awarded the Nursing Excellence
Award in Leadership from the hos­
pital in 2003.
Taff graduated Northampton with a
degree in applied science, and earned
her BSN from Kutztown University.
She completed her master’s in nursing
leadership and management at Drexel
University.
In 1999, Taff, the founding president
of the Nursing Alumni Association,
received the NCC Volunteer Award.
She created the basket bingo fundraiser to support nursing clinical
achievement and leadership awards.
In 2006, Taff was honored with the
Distinguished Service to NCC Award.
Taff organized and chaired the
cardiovascular symposium for nursing
staff. In 2002, she was awarded the
American Heart Association Pinnacle
Award in Cardiac Care. Last year, the
mayor of Bethlehem cited her for out­
standing service to the community.
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ANDY THOM, ’86
Parents of young children are
probably familiar with Andy
Thom’s work. Thom is an
award-winning animator and
supervising director of the hit
show “Little Einsteins,” now
in its second season on the
Disney Channel. Thom works
for Curious Pictures in Manhat­
tan. His work on “Little Ein­
steins” includes reading scripts
with the show’s producers and
giving them advice, working on
the rough designs of the show,
ROGER WILLIAMS, ’83
Roger Williams took a road
to success that allowed him
to better discover who he was
and what he wanted to become.
After graduating from Easton
High School, Williams attended
a four-year state school for
one semester before leaving to
enroll at Northampton, where
he was a general education
major. After graduating from
Northampton, Williams earned
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PAULETTE
YASWINSKI, DDS ’77
From the age of 14, Paulette
Yaswinski worked in her
father’s small Bethlehem
dental office. She learned many
lessons from working so closely
to the man affectionately
referred to by his patients as
“Painless Pete on 4th Street,”
including that money should
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supervising a team of anima­
tors, and putting his stamp of
approval on all work.
Growing up, Thom was a fan of
comic books and animation. After
Northampton, he attended Kutz­
town University before graduat­
ing from the Joe Kubert School
of Cartoon and Graphic Art in
Dover, N.J.
Thom’s credits include direct­
ing several animated projects for
Sony Pictures Animation, includ­
ing “Jumanji,” “Godzilla,” “Big
Guy and Rusty,” “Dilbert” and
“Jackie Chan Adventures.” He
also served as an assistant direc­
tor on the PBS animated show
“Maya & Miguel.” In addition,
Thom recently completed an ani­
mated segment for Disney’s latest
Broadway production of “Tarzan.”
In 2002, Thom received the
Humanitas Prize for directing
“Harold and the Purple Crayon”
for HBO.
a bachelor’s degree in journal­
ism and politics from New York
University. Now, Williams is
a highly respected television
news and entertainment writer
and producer, and currently is
a series producer for Al Roker
Productions, which produces
series and specials for The
NBC Station group, the Food
Network, Court TV, Fine Living,
A&E, The Discovery Networks
and more.
Williams work has appeared
on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, PBS,
VH1 and Comedy Central. His
production credits range from
documentaries aired on cable
TV to venerable news programs
such as NBC Nightly News and
ABC’s Barbara Walters Specials.
Williams also worked for Robert
Redford, producing coverage of
the actor’s Sundance Film Festival.
He won a Headliner Award
for outstanding achievement
in journalism for a documen­
tary about life in the New York
City subways he produced for
Discovery Times Channel titled
“New York Underground.”
never come before the patient.
It’s a credo she has carried with
her throughout her career.
After graduating from
Northampton’s dental hygiene
program, Yaswinski attended
dental school at Temple Univer­
sity, earning her degree in 1988.
Yaswinski worked as dental
hygienist for her father and
another local dentist for seven
years before heading to Temple.
Upon graduation, she joined her
father’s practice and, five years
later, she became a partner. The
father-daughter team owned
and operated the practice for a
decade before Pete retired. Yas­
winski has operated the practice
solo since.
Contributing photographers, in
alphabetical order: Rod Cameron,
Ken Ek, Stephen Gooch, Randy
Monceaux, Sayoko Onizuka, Angelo
Rose, John Sterling Ruth, Chris
Sheridan, Philip Stein, Les Todd,
Steve Wood
Other photography supplied by:
Andretti Green Racing, Carol Guzy,
Jangle Advertising, Yolanda Perez/
ABC, M. W. Stettler, Michael Mahlon
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271,132 students
have taken credit
and non-credit
classes at NCC
since the doors
opened in 1967.
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Today, the
College serves
nearly 32,000
students each
year in credit and
non-credit classes
offered at more
than 50 sites.
One out of every four
students at public high
schools in Northampton
County, and one out of
every six students from
public high schools
in Monroe County
choose to continue their education at NCC immediately after they
graduate from high
school. More than 75
percent of them indicate
that NCC is their top
choice.
04
Thirty percent of NCC
students are the first in
their families to attend
college. Forty percent
of NCC graduates who
responded to a recent
survey indicated they
would not have been
able to afford their
education if it weren’t
for the Community
College.
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Northampton is
committed to being a
community college.
It does not aspire
to be a four-year
institution.
Facts
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Among colleges
and universities in
Lehigh, Northampton
and Monroe counties,
NCC has the most
ethnically and
racially diverse
student body. The
College prides itself
on being a place
where diversity is not
just tolerated, but
treasured.
06
A total of 4,696
students took
classes online last
year. The distance
education program
provides access to
higher education
for men and women
in the military,
people whose
responsibilities
prevent them from
getting to campus,
and others who
simply enjoy
learning online.
08
NCC offers degrees,
certificates and diplomas in 80+ fields ranging from fine arts to nanotechnology.
The most popular majors in addition to general studies are business, early childhood education and criminal justice.
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ANNUAL REPORT
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Pass rates on
licensure exams in
the dental hygiene,
nursing, radiography,
sonography and
veterinary technician
programs surpass
state and national
averages.
NCC provides
instruction critical
to the training
of volunteer and
professional
firefighters and
emergency responders
in Northampton
County.
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Allied health programs
are also strong. More
than 3,000 registered
nurses have graduated
from NCC, along with
many of the hygienists
in area dental offices
and the radiographers
who perform critical
diagnostic procedures in
local hospitals.
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How many trips to
the Paul and Harriett
Mack Library did NCC
students, faculty and
local residents make
last year? 232,374! The
College also provides
online training for
people from all over
Pennsylvania (and
from as far away as
California) who are
interested in careers
as library technical
assistants.
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Most of the funeral
home directors
in Pennsylvania
graduated from
Northampton. NCC
is one of only two
colleges in the
state to offer all
of the educational
requirements for
licensure in this field.
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14
NCC’s automotive
technology program
earned the prestigious
“Chrysler Automotive
Program of the Year
Award” last year.
Both the Chrysler
and General Motors
tracks have boasted
100 percent placement
rates in 16 of the last
17 years.
NCC’s early childhood
education program
places an emphasis
on “Art as a Way of
Learning,” a program
that has achieved
national renown as
an effective way to
stimulate cognitive
development.
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The Reibman Hall
Children’s Center on
NCC’s Main Campus
and the Hannig
Family Children’s
Center in Monroe
are among a select
group of child care
centers that have
met the rigorous
accreditation
standards of the
National Association
for the Education of
Young Children.
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The theatre program
is a rising star
in the local arts
scene, mounting
an impressive
selection of
contemporary and
classic productions
including traveling
shows and original
works.
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NCC’s business
administration
and business
management
programs are
nationally
accredited. The
paralegal program
is one of only 16
in Pennsylvania
approved by the
American Bar
Association.
The College offers
more sports than any
other college in the
Eastern Pennsylvania
Collegiate Conference.
Several teams
have won state
championships, and
the women’s softball
team holds a national
record for the longest
winning streak in the
history of college team
sports: 94-0!
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ANNUAL REPORT
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NCC is the only
community college
in Pennsylvania to
provide on-campus
housing.
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Student life at NCC is
also enriched by more
than 60 student clubs
and organizations.
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Community truly is
“our middle name.”
Most student clubs
are actively engaged
in service projects,
and last year close
to 400 students
participated in
service learning
activities offered
in conjunction
with academic
coursework. Faculty
and staff serve
on the boards of
many community
organizations.
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Dental hygiene
students provide
free preventive
services to more than
600 children and
adults each year in
the Litwak Dental
Clinic on the Main
Campus and in local
elementary schools.
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The College’s
Electrotechnology
Applications Center
(ETAC) is a leader in
research and outreach
to improve air quality
in Pennsylvania.
Scientists at ETAC
have won numerous
awards for helping
manufacturers
improve productivity
while preventing the
emission of 52 tons (and
counting) of volatile
organic compounds and
other hazardous air
pollutants.
NCC offers the most
comprehensive
summer youth
program in the
region, providing
education, recreation
and enrichment
for close to 2,500
schoolchildren
from Lehigh,
Northampton,
Monroe and Pike
counties each year.
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NCC is one of the largest
employers in Lehigh,
Monroe and Northampton
counties with nearly
2,400 full- and part-time
employees.
27
With an annual budget
exceeding $68 million,
the College has a
significant impact on
the local economy.
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NCC’s Center for
Business and
Industry is a highly
regarded source of
work force training
for employees of more
than 900 companies
in the Lehigh Valley,
the Poconos and
around the world.
NCC is the largest
provider of adult
literacy programs
in northeastern
Pennsylvania,
providing 3,800
men and women
each year in Monroe,
Northampton, Pike
and Wayne counties
with the necessary
skills to become
more self-sufficient.
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Over the past five
years, the College has
won more than $33
million in grants for
the region, including
highly competitive
grants awarded by
the National Science
Foundation, the U.S.
Department of Labor,
the U.S. Department
of Health and Human
Services, the Lumina
Foundation, and the
U.S. Department of
State.
The community’s
support for the
College has also
been significant.
“Promises To Keep”
raised more than $14
million, surpassing
expectations and
drawing national
attention as one of the
most successful fundraising campaigns
at any community
college in the country.
2007
ANNUAL REPORT
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Eighty-five percent
of NCC alumni live
in Pennsylvania and
put their education to
work here.
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NCC students have
access to the latest
technology. There
are more than 1,000
computers available
for student use. The
College was one
of the first in the
region to provide
wireless Internet
service and to offer
access to iMAC labs
that run both OS
and Windows XP
operating systems.
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In good and bad
economic times,
NCC grads have
fared well in the
job market and in
continuing their
education. The
placement rate has
exceeded 90 percent
every year for the
last 26 years.
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Ninety-eight percent
of graduates surveyed
consider the quality of
education at NCC to be
as good or better than
that of other colleges.
NCC alumni
have transferred
successfully to many
four-year colleges and
universities, including
the University of
Pennsylvania (liberal
arts and other majors),
Penn State (many
fields), the University
of Notre Dame
(computer engineering),
the University of
Connecticut (theatre),
the School of the Art
Institute of Chicago
(fine arts), Thomas
Jefferson University
(biotechnology and
molecular sciences), as
well as to local colleges
and universities.
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Enrollment at NCC’s
Monroe Campus is
nearing 2,000. It
has almost doubled
in the last five years.
The College recently
purchased ground for
a brand new campus
convenient to Routes
80, 611 and 715.
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The owner/chefs of
Confetti Café, Juliana’s
Italian Cuisine and
Savory Grille all
are graduates of
NCC’s culinary arts
or hotel/restaurant
management programs.
So are chefs at Apollo
Grill, Blue, Edge, Melt
and River Grille. One
of the Valley’s culinary
jewels — Hampton
Winds restaurant — is
located right on NCC’s
Main Campus.
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The College’s
leadership has been
visionary. Supported
by a remarkable
board of trustees and
a faculty and staff
committed to an openaccess mission, three
strong presidents
have led Northampton
during its first 40
years.
The change at the College in those years has been dramatic. NCC
is an agile institution,
able to develop new programs rapidly to meet community needs,
but concern for student success and the family feeling associated with NCC have been — and remain — the constants
that create wonderful memories and powerful dreams.
2007
ANNUAL REPORT
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John Eureyecko
Board Chairman: Northampton Community College Foundation
Forty years ago, community leaders founded Northampton
Community College to promote access to education for all
citizens, regardless of their age, economic situation or past
academic performance. Just two years later, a different group
of visionaries founded the College Foundation to assist the
College in meeting that mission.
As the College celebrates its 40th anniversary this year,
we salute both groups of founders — those with the vision
to recognize how critical higher education would be to the
well-being of society and those who also knew that ensuring
access to education was not only government’s business, it
was in everyone’s best interest.
Today, the NCC Foundation’s endowment stands at
$25 million, and its total assets exceed $30 million. This
year alone, 11 new endowed funds were started within
the Foundation, bringing to 135 the number of endowed
funds managed by the Foundation. Those funds help
students by providing scholarship support, assist faculty
by funding endowed chairs and faculty development ac­
tivities or enrich the community through the support of
several lecture series.
Annually, the Foundation now distributes some­
where between 600 and 700 scholarships in addition to
providing the College with funds for capital equipment
purchases and campus improvements and renovations.
Initiatives, like the Fowler Family Southside Center or the
purchase of land in Monroe County for a new campus, are
supported by the Foundation.
I think it’s safe to say that, throughout its 40-year
history, Northampton Community College has been blessed
to have the support of its Foundation to enable it to excel, to
be among the best community colleges in the country. Those
of us on the Foundation board have also been privileged to
have your support as we raise resources for this fine insti­
tution. All that has been accomplished has been done with
the help and support of members of this community. For all
you have done and continue to do for Northampton Commu­
nity College as it celebrates its 40th anniversary, we thank
you. And, we invite you to join us as we formally celebrate
this College’s 40th anniversary with our third (every five
years) Community Fabric Awards Celebration on Saturday,
October 27. At that event, we will recognize today’s genera­
tion of community leaders: those individuals so critical to
the future success of the Lehigh Valley — men, women and
companies with the same vision and commitment that our
founders had some 40 years ago.
Financial Report
Northampton Community College Foundation — Fiscal Year 2007 Unaudited
FUNDS WERE TRANSFERRED TO THE COLLEGE FOR USE IN THE
FOLLOWING AREAS:
Scholarships & Student Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $842,278
Faculty Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31,450
Library, Academic & Student Services, Program Equipment &
Development & Capital Renovations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,098,255
Foundation Related Salaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130,750 Gift in Kind Contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267,359 Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,370,092
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2007
Receipts
Unrestricted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249,987
Gifts in Kind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380,330 Restricted Funds & Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,964 Restricted Funds - Non Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 715,668 Loan Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,000 Capital Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42,248
Quasi-Endowment Funds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154,137
Endowment Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478,745 35th Anniversary Capital Campaign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,418,765
Title III Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92,622 Housing Rental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 987,843
Administrative Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52,285
Monroe Addition Lease Payments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88,800 Total Receipts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,691,394
Disbursements
Administrative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24,309 Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116,277
Charitable Annuities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,144
Fund Raising Expenses:
Culinary Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,415
Golf Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23,270
Southside Gala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 RadTech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 Night at the Races. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ­
White House Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,920 Chef in Residence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,483 Party of Presidents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ­
Gifts-in-Kind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112,971
Staff / Faculty Presentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ­
Presidential Discretionary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,641 Board Discretionary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ­
H Schaffer Exec in Residence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ­
Alumni Walkway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 774 Awards, Scholarships and Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,238 Wood Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,000 Administrative Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52,285
Misc Equipment Depr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,334 Housing Expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 690,077 Monroe Center Expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72,284
Total Disbursements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,142,932
TRANSFERS TO THE COLLEGE
Unrestricted Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62,257
Restricted Funds – Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,000 Restricted Funds - Non Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 844,301
Quasi Endowments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266,800 Endowment Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143,216
Capital Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ­
Title III Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60,638 Capital Gains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223,565 Capital Campaign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,492,956 Gifts in Kinds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267,359 Total Transfers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,370,092 Total Disbursements & Transfers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,513,024 Net Increase for the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178,370 INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2007
The Common Fund
Market Value
% of Total
Short Term Investments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208,818 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.80% Multi Strategy Equity Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,520,803 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71.31% Multi Strategy Bond Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,240,831 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.88% Total Invested . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,970,452. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00%
INVESTMENT INCOME AND RATE OF RETURN
Investment Income
Income Rate of Return
Short Term Investments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48,647 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.82%
Multi Strategy Equity Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196,027 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.27%
Multi Strategy Bond Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287,425 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.78% Total Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 532,099. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.36%
Income Rate of Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.36%
Total Rate of Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.89%
MARKET GAIN AND LOSS
Multi Strategy Equity Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,957,609 Multi Strategy Bond Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88,167
Total Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,045,776
2007
ANNUAL REPORT
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Endowed Funds
28
FUND
th
ESTABLISHED
40 Anniversary Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007
Thomas G. Ackerman Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004
Alumni Association Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985 American Federation of Teachers Local 3579 Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983 Arcadia Foundation Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998 Arcadia Foundation Campus Enhancement Endowment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001
John W. & Annette Arnts Communications Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999
Bob & Fran Ashman Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003
Athletic Equipment Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985 Auto Technology Quasi-Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997 Barnette Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003
Bennett Family Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005
Bethlehem Kiwanis Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998 Jeffrey A. Baylor Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999
David M. Bolasky Scholarship Endowment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995
Karen & Tim Brady Scholarship Endowment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000
August J. Buzas Scholarship Endowment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 Harold S. Campbell Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007
Janet Christopher Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997 Laverne G. Clark Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989 Caruso Family Memorial Endowment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998 Child Care Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993 Martin Cohen Family Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995
Caitlin and Mary Conaway Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998 Community Fabric Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997 Conference & Training Center Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980 Arnold R. Cook Dental Hygiene Examination Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005
Cook Family Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982 Drs. Edward B. and Arnold R. Cook High School
Scholarship Award Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 Bill & Barbara Cramer Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Crossing Borders Scholarship Endowment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Culinary Arts and Restaurant/Hospitality Management Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990 Dental Auxiliaries Equipment Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990 Dorene DiStefano Dental Hygiene Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . 1994
Ruth and Roger Dunning Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998 Early Childhood Education Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989 Eureyecko Family Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999
Dr. David Feinberg Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003
Stephen Fisher Memorial Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004
William A. Foltz Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995
Kathryn J. Fournier Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003
Carl N. & Edith A. Fretz Memorial Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . 2001
Funeral Service Education Endowment for Academic Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989 Funeral Service Equipment Endowment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1986 General Scholarship Endowment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989 Grabar-Lucas American Legion and James P. Gahagan, Jr. Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993 Thomas & Pearl Hahn Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003
The Hannig Family Endowment in Support of Child Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000
Hecht Family Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007
Richard D. Herman, M.D., Radiologic
Technology Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991
Hites Foundation Scholarship Endowment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Herbert Holland Dental Auxiliaries Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . 1989 Hollister Family Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007
Hispanic Heritage Cultural Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003
Hughes Foundation Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989 R. Dale & Frances M. Hughes Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005
International Education Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 International Students Endowment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 Job Training Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989 Dr. George M. Joseph Scholarship Endowment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004
Alexander Craig Kennedy Memorial Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983 Craig A. Kennedy Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 Kelley Kissiah Teacher Education Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . 2001
Kiwanis Club of Palmer Township Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . 2007
Sharon & Kenneth Kochey Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997 John Kopecek Endowment in Support of
Child Care Services for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999
Dr. Robert J. Kopecek Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003
Catherine D. Edelman Kratzer Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994
Patrick J. Kraus Freshman Drawing Competition Endowment . . . . . . . 1990 Kate & Edward Laepple Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007
Landscaping Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983 Floyd R. Lear, Jr. Memorial Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985 Lehigh Valley Dental Societies Scholarship Endowment for Dental Auxiliaries Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989 Lehigh Valley Dental Alliance Tuition Assistance Program Endowment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989 Lehigh Valley Hospital/Muhlenberg Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989 Lehigh Valley Hospital Student Tuition Aid Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989 Lenehan Family Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999
Tim & Colleen Lewis Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003
Library Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1986 Library Technical Assistance Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981 Deborah A. Libricz Early Childhood Education Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . 1993 Dr. Aaron M. & Sarah T. Litwak Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993 Andres Luecke Memorial Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004
Mack Family Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989 Thomas O. Marakovits Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007
Chris Martin & Diane Repyneck Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999
Thomas J. Mayock, Jr. Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007
Sylvia Maurer Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984 Starner Family Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000
Student Senate Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987 Student Services Endowment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987 Ronald L. Taylor Family Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993 Harry B. Tenges Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002
Dolley Madison, an Alumni
White House Dinner – Melissa
Yiaski as Ms. Madison, and
her escort, Robert Rabinski as
President James Madison.
Owen McCall Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997 John & Gwen Michael Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999
Sylvia Miller Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998 Monroe County Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 NEH Library Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992 Northampton Community College Family Memorial Endowment. . . . 2003
Craig & Pamela Muff Scholarship Endowment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004
Cecilia M. O’Grady Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998 G. Robert Oles Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005
Clinton Budd Palmer Memorial Scholarship Endowment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979 Palmeri Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990 Brenda Paulich Memorial Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997 Pearson Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990 Promises to Keep Campaign Taskforce Scholarship Endowment . . . . 2006 Radiography Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998 Francis W. Rafferty Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005
David A. Reed Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Resorts USA, Inc. Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005
Rotary Club of Northampton Scholarship Endowment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989 Brian D. Ruth Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002
Michael C. Schreier Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000
Laura B. Scott Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Hal Shaffer Executive in Residence Memorial Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . 1985 Slate Belt Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 Blanca Class Smith Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999
St. Luke’s Hospital – Allentown Campus Student Tuition Aid Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989 Guy Tomaino Memorial Firefighters Endowment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982 Mario José Donate Torres Memorial Scholarship Endowment. . . . . . . . 2003
Two Rivers Health & Wellness Foundation Caroline S.Q.
Coddington Radiography Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989 Two Rivers Health & Wellness Foundation Nursing Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989 Burton & Catherine VanSyckle Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007
W2A Design Group Architectural Studies Scholarship Endowment . . . 1988
Wachovia Bank Community Partnership Fund Endowment . . . . . . . . . . 1989 Ralph H. Walters Nursing Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995
Beverly Weaver Nursing Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990 Dr. James G. Whildin Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000
Helene Whitaker Fund for the Enhancement of the Fowler Family Southside Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007
Gary S. Wogenrich Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995
Wood Dining Services Chef-in-Residence Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 Robert T. Yavorski Memorial Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999
Janice Novak Young Nursing Scholarship Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007
Mary Ann Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982 2007
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Annual Fund Donors
YEAR-END GIVING REPORT
OTHER GIFTS
From all sources, the Northampton Community College Foundation
raised $1,719,090.40 in gifts and pledges during the 2006-2007 year.
The Northampton Community
College Foundation received
$172,878.91 in major gifts from
the following:
PPL Electric Utilities, Inc.
State Farm Mutual
Automobile Insurance
The Estate of Joseph W. Ayers
L. William & Nancy Clark
Shahpar Naghshineh
★ ANNUAL FUND
$ 762,934.31
★ PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS SUPPORT
$ 452,056.00
★ IN-KIND GIFTS
$ 380,330.09
★ 40TH ANNIVERSARY FUND
$ 29,050.00
★ OTHER GIFTS
$ 172,878.91
FOUNDATIONS
The Northampton Community College Foundation received $452,056.00
in pledges and commitments from the following Foundations*:
Dexter F. & Dorothy H. Baker Foundation
Martin D. Cohen Family Foundation
First Energy Foundation
Harold S. Campbell Foundation
Hecht Family Foundation
Heinz Endowments & Lumina Foundation
Martin Guitar Charitable Family Foundation
PAA Foundation
PA Higher Education Foundation
PA RV Camping Ed Foundation
Waldman Charitable Trust
* Some of these gifts were received as part of our Annual Fund,
others were given for specific projects.
40TH ANNIVERSARY
This past year, Northampton Community College Foundation received
$29,050.00 toward the 40th Anniversary Fund. A listing reflecting all
contributors to the campaign since inception to date follows:
Anonymous Donor
John F. & Donna Eureyecko
Steve & Nancy Hovey
Paul F. & Harriett Mack
Bruce Alan ’77 & Judith Palmer
Frank P. & Jamie Russo
Dr. Arthur L. Scott & Susan K. Kubik
SPECIAL GIFTS &
MEMORIAL GIFTS
One of the most thoughtful
contributions an individual can
make is a gift in memory of a
relative or friend. A memorial
gift is an appropriate way to
recognize someone’s life and
accomplishments. In 2006-2007,
the Foundation received gifts
in memory of the following
individuals:
Annette Arnts
Andrew Cusano
David H. Feinberg
John N. Kolb II
Andrea L. Luecke
Linda B. Opalach
David A. Reed
Dr. Leonard Roberts
Brian D. Ruth
Sylvia Schultz
Janice Novak Young
ANNUAL FUND
DONORS
TRUSTEES’ CLUB
$10,000+
Curtis H. & Loris J. Barnette
Easton Hospital
Nancy Foltz
William F. & Margaret Hecht
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Paul & Harriett Mack
Carolyn Moyer
J. G. Petrucci Co., Inc./James G. &
Jeannie Petrucci
Pocono Medical Center
sanofi pasteur
St. Luke’s Hospital
Dorothy Stephenson
Bruce R. Young
BENEFACTORS’ CLUB
$5,000 – $9,999
Richard H. Baumann
DaimlerChrysler Corporation
Greater LV Auto Dealers Association
James G. & Pauline C. Kennedy
Dr. Kenneth C. &
Sharon C. Kochey ’68
Peter B. Locke &
Nancy R. Fournier ’78
G. Robert Oles
NCC Alumni Assoication
Richard C., Jr. &
Patricia B. Richardson
Sacred Heart Hospital
Victaulic Company of America
Harold A. & Marcia Wagner
CHAIRMAN’S CLUB
$2,500 – $4,999
Robert E. & Francine M. Ashman
Steve & Jane L. Auvil ’77
Timothy J. & Karen M. Brady ’74
Bridges Foundation, Inc.
Frank S. ’89 & Paula E. Buchvalt
C. F. Martin & Co., Inc.
The Martin D. Cohen Family
Foundation/Atty. Martin D. &
Beth Cohen
George M. Leader Family
Corporation/Michael Leader
D’Huy Engineering, Inc./
Arif M. Fazil
Dr. Herm & Kelley Kissiah
Kiwanis Club of Palmer Township
Kiwanis Foundation of
Palmer Township
Life on Wheels, Inc.
NCC Actors Club
Recreational Concepts
Development/Stuart W.
Schooley & Jane Wells-Schooley
PRESIDENT’S CLUB
$1,000 – $2,499
Gladys Ackerman
Allentown Area Corvette Club
Asbury Graphite Mills/
Mary Jane Riddle
Britech, Inc./Brian &
Denise McCall
Clyde F. Closson & Margaret
McGuire-Closson
National Automobile
Dealers Foundation
Northeast-United Corporation
Gerald J. O’Grady
Maureen A. O’Grady &
Patrick M. White
Bruce Alan ’77 & Judith A. Palmer
Charles J. & Gwyneth A. Peischl
Linda S. Perin
Portland Cement Association/
David A. &
Kathrine L. Nepereny
Gretchen Reed
Lehigh Valley Animal Hospital
Jean E. Lobb ’72
LVASQ
Steven J. & Lynn V. Matzen
David M. & Karen L. Oles
Ricardo A. Orench & Maria
Teresa Donate
PA Commission for
Community Colleges
ASSOCIATES’ CLUB
$250 – $499
Mario J. & Donna S. Acerra ’76
Richard J., Jr. & Claire L. Ashby
Support for the Fowler
Center – the Donley/Wagner
floor dedication. Far left:
Dr. Scott and the unveiling;
and Ed Donley at the podium.
Dixie Cup Employees Credit Union
David & Susan E. Drabic
Duggan & Marcon, Inc. Dennis C. Ebersole & Rosemary Gish Ebersole
Salvador Espinosa
Fleming & Van Metre Advertising/
Laurie J. VanMetre
Robert W. Foltz
Dr. Steven & Kathleen D.
Friedenberg
Douglas C. Green ’84
The Guardian Life
Insurance Company
Charles M. & Joan Louise Hannig
Patricia B. Herman
Steve R. & Nancy Hovey
Brenda Johnson
David B. & Palmira R. Kennedy
Nicolas W. ’80 & Sharon Khoury
Dr. Robert J. & M. Suzette Kopecek
Timothy & Colleen Lewis
George J., Jr. ’78 & Noran T. Libricz
J. Wilbur Mack
Dr. Lisa Marie McCauley
NCC Foundation
Michael E. & Lynn Nagel
Jane K. Reed
Robert A. & Rebecca Rupel
Frank P. & Jamie Russo
Dr. Arthur L. Scott &
Susan K. Kubik
Robert E. ’83 &
Kathleen T. Siegfried ’95
Skytop Lodge
Thomas W. & Janet M. Tully
Timothy J. & Mary J. VanSyckle
Voiture Locale No. 697
Dr. John C., Jr. & Judith N. Worsley
Ed & Sharon J. Zondag
FOUNDERS’ CLUB
$500 – $999
Anonymous Donor
William F. Bearse
Bethlehem Women’s Club
Dr. Brooks Betts
Dr. Frank & Catharine Capobianco
Mary Lee Coffin & John H. Fisher
Kim S. Davis
Mr. & Mrs. Roy Doebbeling
Thomas J. & Marilyn Doluisio
Eastern PA Funeral
Directors Association
Rex A. & Irene Freeman
H. Robert Gray
Keith K. Hartranft
E. Jill Hirt
F. Robert, Jr. & Barbara G. Huth
Jesse B. ’91 & Mary Johnson
Kaplan Early Learning Company
Earl R. Page
Dr. Paul E. & Alison J. Pierpoint
R. Dean & Louise Moore Pine
Pocono Mountains Chamber
of Commerce
Poodle Club of the Lehigh Valley
Leslie A. Raub ’83
Ismael, Jr. & Myrna L. Rivera ’87
Ronald G. & Sandra J. Ruth
Micah R. & Michelle F. Sadigh
Dennis P. & Jane W. Scovanner
Joel E. Serfass
State of Minnesota
Harry G. & Carol A. Stork ’00
Glenn & Donna G. Taggart ’73
Gregory & Joslyn Tapler
Katie M. Walker
Dr. John H. ’01 &
Frances L. Whipple
Helene M. Whitaker
Wright Veterinary Medical Center
Brian F. & Dianne L. Yarsevich
Zoland Z. & Claudia A. Zile
Dr. Michael A. Babyak ’85
Brian Jeffrey Beegle ’80
Blue Knights PA III
Patrice M. Boulous ’82
Donald K. Bray ’91
August & Jennie Buzas
Anthony M. & Evelyn S. Carfagno
Kevin Casey
Castle Dental P.C./
Drs. David & Lorri Burt
Dr. Jack E. & Lynn Cole
John & Olga F. Conneen
Josephine F. Cusano ’72
Gary A. & Catherine Dobrinsky
Chris A. Druckenmiller ’87
Warren M. Farnell ’92
Atty. Terence L. & Sharon P. Faul
Robert Raymond ’75 &
Pamela Fehnel
Jeanne Feinberg
Thomas J. & Carol A. Frangicetto
George Bensing Funeral Home,
Inc./Frances Bensing
Jay Gilbert Services/
Jay H. Gilbert ’79
Richard T. & Rebecca Gorton
Shirley M. Hahn ’75
John R. Howell
2007
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FRIENDS’ CLUB
$125 – $249
AFT NCC Local 3579
Charles M. Achenbach
Joyce I. Ahles ’70
Michael H. Baird
The Barn Equestrian Center/
Michael Lucrezi
Matthew N. Bartholomew ’01
Patricia M. Beaky ’83
Jack O. & Lois E. Beamer
Charles L. & Nancy A. Blatnik
Dr. Eric C. & Marissa T. Bluestone ’98
Randy L. Boone
Paul A. Bouis
Carolyn M. Brady
Theodore & Barbara Burger
Lawrence R. & Heidi B. Butler
Thomas W. & Joan M. Christopher
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Elizabeth S. Krupka ’86
C. Eileen Kutzler ’84
Joseph M. Lane & Linda N. Arra
L & M Custom Homes, Inc./
Mark Schlofer
James P. & Janet M. Laubenstein
Dr. Joseph Lavelle
Victoria I. Leach
Robert A. & Jeanette Litz
Dr. Patricia A. Ludwig
Steve J. & Patricia A. Marshall ’79
Gay Mayer
Judith Bobeck Williams ’76
Dr. David & Margriet J. Williams
Marie A. Wilson
Always an epicurean hit for the
gourmet in us all: Northampton’s
annual culinary event,
Chef-in-Residence.
Sherri I. Jones
Judith A. Kempf ’76
Craig C. & Barbara B. Kilpatrick
Susan S. Koss ’85
Althea A. Livirrie
John V. Lunsford
Richard G. Meyers
Atty. William K. &
Christine L. Murphy
NCC Student Senate
NCC Team Act 101
Northampton County
Medical Society
Jean M. O’Connor
Michael D. ’82 &
Rosanne L. Pickett ’83
John & Stephanie D. Piper
Anthony G. & Rita G. Rampulla
Albert M. & Erma L. Reed
Donald W. & Linda C. Robertson
Michael B. ’82 &
Judith Schmauder
John H. ’96 & Elyse Simons
Karl A. & Jan Stackhouse
Marie F. Sterlein ’83
TIAA CREF
James & Cynthia Waddington
Andrew Warner
Kurt & Tammy Weaver
L. William & Nancy S. Clark
Cynthia J. Claus ’88
Magdaline Nicholas Clouser ’76
Christopher M. Coro
Joseph L. & Beatrice E. Craig
John W. & Anita M. Dickson
Jason W. Dittmar & Melissa Starace
Debra A. Doll
J. Anthony & Carol Donaldson
Easton Endodontics Association/
Dr. & Mrs. Philip J. Wiegand
Betty Ann Engle
August N., Jr. & Maria T. Fix
William Douglas Freeman ’02
Lowell E. & Lois Janet Glaser ’74
Donna Bodek Goss ’72
Mark J. Gray
Steven J. ’72 &
Margaret R. Grimes
Drs. Raymond, III &
Sally M. Haggerty
Robert K. Hays
Dr. Douglas E. & Ellen M. Heath
Andrew J., Jr. ’79 & Tammy Hensel ’00
Charles R. ’71 &
Donna M. Humphrey ’86
Carolyn M. Kern
Jean G. Kessler
Keystone State Distributing, Inc.
John & Cathy A. ’82 Kimmel
Gottfried Kohler
Richard E. & Geraldine L. Koskey ’89
Vincent Kratzer
Dr. Leon J. & Anne McGeady
W. Andrew & F. Darla McPherson
Edmund G. Mehlig &
Tamara Tucker Mehlig ’87
Robert A. & Sarah Moser
NCC CHARTS
NCC Impact Club
NCC International Students
NCC SADHA
William J. Newman ’74
Dr. Barbara Obrepalska-Bielska
Hobert J. & Ardith Poellein
Brian K. & Susan Post
Daniel M. ’75 & Joan Radogna
John J. Remaley ’74
R.K. Financial Group Ltd./
Ronald Richard ’75 &
Barbara A. Kopfer
Susan B. Richards
Michael L. & Laurene E. Ronca
John P. Schreiber
Larry S. ’72 & Jane Sechney
Ronald E. Seeds ’73
George S. Shelling ’69
Gary L. & Elizabeth Anne Smith
Jack & Linda Spyker-Oles
Dr. Susan H. Stadler
Frank E. Stanton
Hank & Rita J. Straub ’85
Kathaleen Svanda
Mark D. & Pamela Swank
David L. Taylor
Dr. Pat & Sandra Vulcano ’72
W2A Design Group/Frederick A.
& Carol Bachl
Ronald D. Wagner ’82
Mindi L. Westby ’00
SUSTAINING CLUB
$1 – $124
Edwin E. Abel, Jr. ’72
Abraham Borda & Company
Warren W. ’03 & Wendi L. Achey
Dennis W. ’70 &
Mary Jane Ackerman ’71
Jan James Ackerman
Joseph & Barbara A. Adamcik ’70
Gregory F. Adamek ’75
Michael H. & Sally M. Albano
Agnes Albarell
Francis M. Albarelli ’70
Carolyn F. Albert ’88
Stuart Albert
Christine E. Albright ’80
Kathleen A. Alexander ’91
Lois V. Allen ’84
Robert P. & Karen A. Allwein ’86
Randall L. Altemose ’81
Roseanne M. Amano ’99
Donald H. Andes ’97
Mary Beth Anfuso-Horner ’93
Eric & Michelle A. Angle ’98
Anonymous Donors
Brian Anthony ’83
Linda M. Applegate
Stephanie W. Arner &
Brian Kress ’77
Vincent J. Aversano
Robert M. & Virginia M. Ayars ’78
Nicholas J. & Diane M. Azzolina ’89
Molly Bacak ’69
Brian L. Bachman ’83
Lois Bachman ’86
Douglas B. ’83 & Carol Badger
Paul ’81 & Ethel M. Bahnick
Beverly J. Baker ’03
James C. Baker ’79
Janet L. Baker ’83
Jeanne Baker
Virgil H., Jr. & Betty Baker
Willie & Miriam Baker
Dr. Stephen F. &
Josephine M. Balshi
Ross J. Bandics
David A. Banko ’79 &
Maryann C. Trimmer
Ruth C. Banko ’81
Vere J. & Ann Banks
Rebecca Kathleen Barger ’96
Robert F., Jr. & Elizabeth D. Barnes
Martha Barnett ’77
Janet E. Barry ’89
Mali M. Bartges
Bath Supply Co., Inc./
Paul J. Connolly, Jr.
Harvey & Margie Bartholomew
Robert C. & Patricia A. Baylor
Darrell V. Beck ’79
JoAnn Beck ’98
Joseph & Lynne A. Beck ’75
Theodore J. ’81 & Connie L. Beck ’81
Gary L. ’77 & Jane L. Becker ’85
Debra A. Bednar ’86
John M. Beginnes ’91
Craig W. Beisel
Mary Ann Belchunes
Dr. James I. Benner
Todd K. ’94 & Jan Bensing
Eugene P. & Eleanor M. Berg ’83
Marianne Bergmann ’84
Bernardsville Animal Hospital
Dawn D. Berner
Glenn Kenneth Bernhardt ’81
William J. ’87 & Karen Norvig Berry
Judith T. Biffen ’91
Richard R. & Katherine A. Biolsi ’91
Ronald J. Bird
Robert J. & Deborah A. Birkas ’75
Lynn B. Birney ’76
Dr. James F., Jr. & Kay J. Bisset
James E. Bissey ’89
Karl Charles Bissey ’74
Robert M. Black ’72
Carrie E. Blake ’91
Frank W., Jr & Margaret M. Blatnik
Frank W. Blatnik, III ’07
Wilbur J. & Hannelore Blew
Veronica Blocklin ’77
Jessica Bobal ’75
William C. &
Kathleen Ann Bogart ’75
Ethel H. Bolash
Donald N. ’72 & Corrine Boone
Leonard S. Borini ’73
Dr. William F. & Agnes Boucher
Nancy S. Bowen
James L. Brady
Joseph V. Brady ’02
Matthew G. ’90 & Lisa A. Brand
Edward J. ’72 &
Marie A. Braxmeier ’92
William M. Brennan ’74
Bonnie S. Breslin ’75
Michael C. Brett ’91
Ricky R. Briggs
Richard R. & Harriet Bright
Patricia A. Brinley ’90
Georgene D. Brobst ’80
R. Jean Broderick
Dr. Charles M. Brooks
Denise S. Brooks
Louise L. Brossman
Carol S. Brown
Charlene L. Brown ’90
Merritt W. & Eileen C. Brown ’94
Jeffrey A. ’79 & Molly Brown
John T. Brown ’83
Joy D. Brown ’86
Bruce M. & Susan Browne
Alice L. Brugger ’82
Charlie & Maureen C. Bruneio ’83
Joyce A. Brunnhoeffer
Patricia L. Buck ’73
Steven E. Budge ’76
James J. Busfield ’97
John K. & Barbara J. Buss ’81
Timothy P. Buss ’76
Laura Buxton ’95
Marie L. Calandra
Jeanne A. Caliguri
Rebecca Anne Calloway ’73
Dale W. ’72 & Linda Campbell
Hale & R. Kathryn Campbell ’80
William Campbell
Alex & Patricia A. Canavan
Diego & Paula Canovas
Susan M. Capobianco
Alberto Cardelle & Rachel A.
Frick Cardelle
Dr. Allison D. Carpenter
Lawrence W. Cascario ’86
Timothy & Mercedes O. Case ’78
James W. Caskey
Nancy E. Cassidy ’07
Libardo Castaneda ’95
Sayda Noemi Castaneda
Wilfred J. ’85 & Sylvia B. Cesanek
Chadwick & McKinney Funeral
Home/Rodger F. McKinney ’84
Frederick R. B. Chandler
Barry & Susan M. Check ’75
Nicholas A. ’82 & Katherine Chiadis
Edward A. ’72 & Nanette Chladny
Dave & Donna M. Chouiniere ’93
Patricia Chuckalovcak ’95
Iris M. Cintron ’71
Georgia C. Cioffari ’76
Barry R. ’74 & Patti A. Clauser
Gary & Gail Clewell
Holly-Jo Cloutier ’01
Sarah C. Cloutier ’01
Dennis M. & Margaret A. Coffin
Charmaine M. Collins
Dr. Matthew J. Connell &
Evelyn Baxevane ’75
Anthony J. Consentino ’76
Michael J. Considine ’77
H. Joseph Cook ’82
Hirma A. Cooper ’04
James Corpora ’75
Nicole Coumoutseas ’07
Dr. Kenneth B. Cragg
Margaret W. Crandall ’77
Thomas & Judy Craver
Dennis J. & Judith Crilly
Mary L. Crocus ’84
Darrell W. & Linda C. Crook
James K. & Joann G. Crosson ’02
Paula A. ’89 & Burt Csaszar
David L. Csencsitz ’78
Dr. Leigh A. Cundari
Robert W. Curzi ’83
Patricia Cuskey ’83
Michael J., Sr. ’74 & Eileen Czekner
Karen R. D’Angelo ’05
Shelley E. Dague ’96
Carole L. Dane ’79
Mary K. Davey ’73
Atty. Bruce E. Davis
Diane M. Davis ’92
Gwendolyn A. Davis ’74
Robert George Davis ’74
Wesley S. & Susan T. Davis
Janet N. Day ’95
Diego De Bonis ’72
Ruth A. DeLong ’94
Linda DePowers ’73
Gregg D. DePue ’85
Karen M. DeRoos ’84
Barbara J. DeYoung ’72
JoAnn A. Dean ’77
Brad & Mary Decker ’77
Zane R. ’75 & Sandra Deckhut
Heidi M. Deibert ’83
James C. ’84 & Bonnie Deisher
Melissa D. Delbo ’07
Brenda M. Demyan ’83
Michael C. & Sharon L. Deschler ’77
Lorraine E. Deshler ’78
Lisa A. Detweiler ’92
Lou Ann N. Deutsch ’80
Anthony &
Evelyn Mercadante DiCandi
Nancy J. DiOrio ’79
Michelle A. Dicker ’80
Danny & Rita B. Diefenderfer
Lorraine W. Diehl ’78
Brian A. & Stephanie C. Dillman
Ray R., Jr. ’05 & Gayle L. Dimmick ’81
Frederick P. & Mary Jane Dinan
Charles D. & Josephine Dobbs
Joyce A. Dobish ’87
Stephen J., Jr. ’69 & Donna Dolak
Diane Doll
Francis R. & Rose M. Donchez
Mario J. Donnangelo
Carol A. Donovan ’98
Rachel A. Dotter ’97
Anthony J. ’72 & Blanche Dragotta
Romaine M. Drake ’03
Maureen R. Dresen ’75
Cynthia J. Duelley ’71
Susan J. Dulin ’98
Dr. E. Ruth & Roger A. Dunning
Cynthia L. Durnin ’93
Deborah A. Durnin ’93
Gregory J. Durnin ’84
David P. Dyer ’92
David W. Dyson
Dawn M. Dzienis ’98
Marcia A. Eddy ’75
Lynne C. Edwards ’77
George C. ’83 & Janet M. Egbert ’03
Henry V. & Monika V. Egberts
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William G. & Patricia L. Ender ’91
Amy N. Engle ’99
Cynthia L. Engler ’73
Daryl & Cheryl Lynn Eppley ’79
Jeffrey A. ’82 & Cheryl A. Erdie
Anne Erickson
Fabiola Espinal ’87
David G. & Christine J. Evans ’80
Norman O. Failla
Frank J. ’81 & Donna M. Falk ’88
Marianne I. Fatebene ’74
Sandra P. Faust
Anita M. Fazakas
Ernest & Sylvia C. Fehnel
Dr. Alex I. & Harriet Feig
Joanne A. Fekete ’96
Arlene Feltingoff
Jean Marie Fennell ’78
Richard A. & Elvira A. Fenner ’72
James & Dorothy Ferri
Nicole Fetherman
David G. & Diane F. Fetzer
Tanya Fetzer ’04
Jessica A. Finelli
Leslie A. Finkbeiner ’80
Lawrence C. & Karen Finnegan
Andrew D. Fioca ’88
Samuel G. & Trena L. Firmstone ’86
Lynn Fischer
Marybeth K. Fischer ’77
Fishburn Realty Company/Thomas
& Laraine A. Demshock
Fisk Camera Shop/William Fisk
Scott E. & Sheri S. Fitzgerald
Terence J. Fitzpatrick ’74
Mark George Flanders ’77
Gerald E., Jr. ’91 &
Frances Flavelle
Cyrus & Jane S. Fleck
John J. & Margaret Flynn
Maria B. Foell
Kenneth A. ’72 &
Ann L. Detweiler Fogel
Dr. Don C. Follmer
Ami M. Forchielli ’98
Charles A. Forkas ’84
I. Jayne Fox ’78
Matthew T. Fox ’97
Donna A. Frable ’83
Shirley Frable
Rocco S. Fraccica ’75
Jonathan S. Frankl ’03
David T. Free ’77
Faye A. Freer ’99
Jan French ’73
Bruce W. Fretz
William A., Jr. &
Elizabeth A. Fretz
Karen E. Frey ’85
Kerry T. ’73 & Dawn L. Frey
Larry W. Frey ’83
William T. ’71 & Jane A. Frey ’72
Harry H. & Tina L. Frindt
Teresa Frisch ’88
Thomas O. & Tacey J. Funk ’86
Sharon T. Gage ’76
Lois B. Gambino ’86
Anne M. Garbush ’04
Brenda K. Garcsar ’83
Geraldine M. Gasdik ’75
Michael E. Gassler ’78
Angelina Gaudiuso
Dr. Sharon T. Gavin Levy
Robert S. ’82 & La Rue Gellock
Helen C. Gemmell
Paulette F. Gerhart ’78
Arthur J. & Georgene C. Gerlach
William ’78 & Marlene Gieske
Helen Gigliotti
Raymond J. Gilberry ’73
Terri L. Gillow ’91
Frank & Marie C. Glanz ’96
Gracinda S. Glick ’92
Ian ’74 & Sharon A. Glickman ’86
David L. ’72 & Deborah L. Golden ’72
Dr. Howard M. Goldstein &
Deborah L. Levin-Goldstein
Theodore S., Jr. &
Jennaver L. Adams
Golowski ’94
Rosemarie Gooch ’81
Robert D. Goodman &
Rochelle Makela-Goodman ’93
John & Cynthia L. Graberitz ’89
Elaine Greek
Raymond T. & Marilyn Gregorek ’94
Bernard M. &
Anne Marie M. Grello ’99
Kenneth & Sharon L. Griffith ’78
Gregory E. & Lois Groff ’74
Neil K., Jr. & Diane M. Groller ’75
Darlene Groner
Kenneth &
Elizabeth Stoltz Gross ’86
Richard Gross
Cindy L. Grube ’91
Karen S. Grube ’74
Russell C. & Livia M. Grube
Marvin L. Gruber
Maureen L. Guffy ’77
David ’70 & Mary L. Gunkle
Glenn C. Gunkle ’87
Linda Gunnels
Lorraine B. Gyauch ’87
Elizabeth D. Hackett ’78
Brian R. Hafer ’80
Linda A. Hager ’89
Joseph J. ’73 & Karen L. Haggerty ’85
Thomas R. & Pearl J. Hahn
Kathleen H. Halkins ’80
Bob & Edith A. Halsey
William E. & Sharon L. Hamilton
Anne H. Hammersmith ’76
Virginia F. Handley ’80
David C. ’91 &
Karen A. Hanzelman ’86
John Charles Harbove, Sr. ’75
Tammy L. Harding ’84
Kent A. & Patricia L. Harmison
Kenneth L. ’84 & Carol L. Harryn
William A. Hart ’80
Michael J. Hartigan ’75
Candice M. Hartley ’03
Pamela S. Hartzell ’78
Raymond & Patrice E. Hartzell ’80
Robert & Janet H Hartzell ’77
Donald R. ’82 & Helen J. Hausman
Scott E. Hay ’82
Marna Hayden
Peter N., III & Carol M. Haytko ’07
Barbara J. Heath ’98
Linda E. Heck ’77
Rodney D. Heckman ’86
Carel N. Heil ’76
Edward H. & Wendy A. Heil ’87
Frederick C., III &
Michele A. Heller
Vicki L. Hendershot ’77
Gayle F. Hendricks ’77
Frank M. Heneghan
Joseph R. Henick ’73
Steven Robert Henning ’71
Mark W. & Judith Henry
John & Elizabeth D. Hepburn ’79
Joseph & Rosella Hepp
Donald F. Heptner ’77
Mary Ann Herkalo-Comunale ’84
John B. & Phyllis A. Herman
The Hershey Company
Jill M. Hester ’85
E. Barry & Joanne E. Hetzel ’81
Cathy C. Hickling ’74
Pearl V. Hill ’89
Ruth B. Hill
Bill Hilliard
Shoshanna M. Hinder ’96
Gerald E. Hittinger
Dr. John H. Hobart, Jr.
Robert C. & Cheryl A. Hoch
Jill A. Hock ’90
Geraldine L. Hofer
Eugene E. Hoffman
Douglas A. Hohe ’76
James M. Hollshwandner ’71
Patricia A. Holmes ’81
Franklin L. ’75 & Shirley Homme
Charles O. ’78 & Anna M. Hood
Lee A. Hortman ’77
Vincent V. & Kathleen Horvath
Darlene E. Horwath ’77
Theresa M. Hossler ’82
Joan Hottle ’77
Mary S. Howell ’69
Walter Hoysan
Roger J. Hudak
Thomas & Ruth T. Hudzina
Basilio & Irma V. Huertas
Joseph D. Hulko
Donna Sue Hungarter ’97
Marilyn O. Hunt
Janelle R. Hurst ’04
Alan D. Husowitz ’98
Recently, a challenging opportunity came along for Gerry Long
that, being the people person he is, he couldn’t turn down. He was
asked to serve as Rotary International District Governor, with re­
sponsibility for 49 Rotary clubs with 2,250 members in five coun­
ties. By the end of his three-year term, he hopes to have met most
of those Rotarians face to face, because building relationships with
people is what Long does everywhere life takes him. He has pledged
to visit all 49 clubs in his first 100 days.
Long’s circles of friends radiate from several different involve­
ments, Rotary being one. His spheres of influence have also ben­
efited Northampton Community College, where he recently finished
a term as president of the Northampton Alumni Association board,
and the Scott Automotive Dealerships, where he works as business
GerryLong
Gerry Long, from NCC Alumni
Board President to District Governor
of Rotary — with his main commitment,
his wife, Jill.
development and public relations manager. He’s the sort of person
who leaves a trail of successful results everywhere he goes.
Long grew up in Bethlehem, the youngest in a large family of
eight children. “The most we could afford by the time I finished high
school was a two-year accounting program at [the former] Bethlehem
Business School,” Long said in a recent phone conversation a day be­
fore starting his year term as District 7430 governor of Rotary.
After serving in Korea with the Army, Gerry returned to Beth­
lehem and began a career in mid-management at Bethlehem Steel.
Long’s affiliation with NCC began in 1977. The business school was a
start he says, “but I still had the hunger to get my degree.” He entered
Northampton on the GI Bill and graduated in 1978. He transferred
to East Stroudsburg University and graduated with honors the fol­
lowing year. Long found his first college experience so rewarding
that he returned to NCC and received a second degree, this time in
industrial management, graduating in 1984.
Recently, at an NCC alumni function, Long found himself at the
podium introducing a favorite former professor, Craig Kilpatrick,
who he first encountered as a student when he enrolled in a psycholo­
gy class. “Professor Kilpatrick gave me the only C I ever got in college
—here or at ESU. It was an eye-opener,” Long said. The anecdote says
a lot about the quality of the teaching he experienced at Northamp­
ton, he said. Even as an honors student, he found the classes at NCC
as challenging as any he encountered elsewhere.
In the 1980s, Long retired from Bethlehem Steel after 31 years.
He then worked with NCC in business development, under a year-long
grant, while NCC was forging into Monroe County. Then he approached
Andy Scott with an idea. “I always admired the way Andy did business.
I wanted to work with him and wrote a proposal for an outside business
development person, a position that didn’t exist.” That was 22 years
ago. With Scott’s encouragement, Long joined the Bethlehem Rotary
Club in 1986 and hasn’t missed a meeting in the 21 years since.
Long’s involvement with the Northampton Alumni Association
began in 1995 when a good friend, Bruce Palmer (currently an NCC
trustee and Foundation board vice chair), recruited him to the board.
“I’ve always been one who doesn’t believe in coming on a board just to
add to my resume,” Long said. So when he was named Alumni Associa­
tion president in 2005, Long rolled up his sleeves and went to work.
“One goal I had as president was to bring the mission statement
of the association into the 21st century. It was two pages long! We
resized the board to be more effective, and are working at getting
Monroe Campus alums more involved.”
During Long’s tenure as president, the Association paid off
the pledge to the College Foundation for Alumni Hall and upped the
quality of the annual alumni social events, from casino nights to the
increasingly popular White House Dinner. “It’s been a tremendous
success. We had a sell-out last year,” Long said.
Today, Rotary takes up most of his volunteer time. “It is an
international organization with over 200 member countries, more
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Dean A. Kantz ’72
Jeffrey L. & Kathy L. Kapcsos
Edward J. & Rita A. Kapun
Milan Karol
Jacqueline Y. Karpow ’00
Richard F. Kastelnik ’76
Edward G. ’74 & Josephine Kavcak
Kenneth J. & Mildred R. Keck ’81
Mary Ann Keegan ’90
Rosalie Keenhold
James F. & E. Jane Kegg
Elizabeth A. Kemmerer ’80
Richard E. ’84 & Mary E. Kempf
Judith A. Kestel ’91
Ishtar Khan ’07
Dr. John A. & Antonia Kintzer
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Brian Kress ’77 &
Stephanie W. Arner
John T. ’86 & Susan A. Kressley ’83
Glenn M. Krier ’75
Deborah G. Kromer ’82
Thomas P. ’82 &
Mary Elizabeth Krupa
Andrew S. & Florence Kubik
Robert Kucsan ’84
Beth S. Kuehn
John & Debra J. Kugel ’97
Loree D. Kuhns ’73
John M. ’70 & Jacqueline Kulick
Pamela A. Kuplen ’72
Susan LaRose
Christine E. Lambert ’86
Jeri Ann Lambert ’83
Donna L. Langston ’87
Linda M. Lapointe ’91
Donna M. Larizzio ’81
Barbara Love
Jack S. & Vera M. Lovewell ’96
MaryAnn Ludka
Charles H. Luecke ’71
Woodrow D. & Susan L. Lutz ’90
Barry M. Lynch
John F., Jr. & Susan L. MacArthur
Michael E. ’90 & Gwen Macarro
John & Audrey S. Macey ’70
Rena M. Mack ’73
Deborah Mackes ’86
David D. Madea ’74
James L. & Rosalie J. Maehrer
Two World War II veterans:
Major Nathan Kline, USAF, retired, and
Andrew Kubik at the dedication of a conference
room in honor of WWII veterans, made
possible by Steve and Nancy Hovey.
Joseph J. ’71 &
Stephanie B. Husser ’71
Frances A. Huth ’76
Carl K. & Nancy C. Hutt
George H. &
Mary Ellen Hyndshaw ’71
Patrick D. ’00 &
Lucia A. Iampietro
Jan Itnyre
Michael C. Jablonski
John F. & Marilyn R. Jackson
Judith A. Jacqes ’71
Leonard E. Jago
George M. Jain-Cocks
Mary P. James ’83
Patricia A. James ’84
Robert & Mary P. James ’83
Cynthia A. Jenkins ’76
Richard L. Jennings ’74
Werner U. & MaryEllen Jenzer
Judith L. Jermyn ’81
A. Robert Johnson
Craig E. Johnson ’84
William R. ’70 & Janet L. Johnson ’72
Rachel E. Johnson-Haas
Paul J. & Maureen S. Joly
Judith Jones
Robert E. & Rebecca S. Jones
Todd E. Jones
William G. Jones, Jr. ’81
William J. Jones ’93
Linda K. Joseph ’90
Robert M. Joseph
Debra A. Julia ’85
Paula A. Kacmarcik ’71
Linda C. Kalapay ’75
Joy Kaniper
James J. ’77 &
RoseAnn Kisilewicz ’95
Joseph J. Kleca ’74
Anna Kleckner ’91
Kathryn B. Klein
Kathy D. Kleinle ’76
Frederick Kline
Jeffrey P. Kline ’72
Dorothy J. Klotz ’82
Peter J. Klotz ’73
Gregory Allen & Gail B. Knouss
Diane M. Knox ’83
Deborah Ann Koch ’77
Jane M. Koelble
Claude E., Jr. ’75 & Lenore Kohl
Nikolai J. & Pamela J. Kolba ’78
Peter Kopecek
Marie H. Korbobo ’02
Michael A. & Amy J. Korpics ’87
Ronald E. Kosman ’86
JoAnn L. Kostenbader ’69
Robin A. Kostenbader ’79
Richard C. ’72 & Tracey Kovacs
Dr. Charles E. & Paula Kovar
Paula A. Kowalski ’81
Denise L. Kowitz ’83
Stephen S. ’73 & Jane Kraemer
Elizabeth B. Kralick ’93
Michael P. Kramer ’78
John J. Krantz ’80
Dale & Princess A. Kratzer
James P. Kreitz ’73
Kathryn M. Krell ’85
Shirley Krempasky
Marianne Laub ’78
Susan E. Lavelle ’93
Mary E. Lawler ’77
Donald R., Jr. & Ann Lear ’01
Eugene N. & Andrea Learn
Sandra I. Lebo ’87
Winsor A. Lee ’85
Frank P. & Robin A. Leneghan
Kenton W. ’73 & Jacqueline Lerch
William C., Jr. & Gayriel A. Lester ’03
Rosina Brickler Liggitt ’73
Iris Linares
Diane M. Linde ’81
Theodore O. ’72 & Michele Litke
Tina Litsch
Cynthia L. Litzenberger ’99
Charleen A. LoPrete ’73
Ronald & Judith S. Lobach
Susan L. Loeper ’90
Wallace M. Long/
Long Funeral Home
Phyllis J. Longenbach
Robert J. ’70 & Lynn Lopez
Cindy M. Lopresti ’74
Wayne C. Lopresti ’76
Pam S. Lott ’83
Daniel J. & Wendy Jean Magocs ’76
Deborah A. Maguire ’77
Dolores E. Mahoney ’87
Alton A. Mann, Jr. ’96 &
Joanne E. Mann
Michael Manoway &
Dina Uliana-Manoway ’77
Elva Mante ’02
Patricia J. Markowitz
Michael C. Marschewski ’88
Samuel N. & Margaret S. Marsh ’81
Edward J. & Mary M. Marshall
Holly S. Marston ’76
Edward L. Martin ’82
Vertel T. Martin
Donna Maruszewski ’79
Paul H. ’75 & Janet L. Maslany
John W. Mason, Jr. ’00
Patricia Masonheimer ’74
Jean Elizabeth Master ’71
John N. Mathious, Jr. ’69
Dennis & Patricia A. Mathisen ’80
Edward D. Matla ’74
Atty. William W., Jr. &
Debra Jane Matz ’76
Drs. William W., Sr. &
Mary D. Matz
Frank T. Maurek ’84
Juliann M. Maurek ’77
Marshall Edward &
Judith A. Maurer ’84
Michael H. & Linda McAdoo
Dianne S. McCann ’89
Henry G. ’72 & Jean McCarty
Jackie A. McClellan ’87
Joseph G. McCullough ’84
James Marshall McKay, V ’05
Peter & Julie A. McKeon ’97
James W. ’95 & Diane McLain
Jessica L. McLain ’07
Michele R. McLeod ’78
Dr. Joseph F., Jr. & Mary G. Teklits
Robert J. McNulty
Robert P. ’76 & Carolyn McPeek ’90
Louise B. Mease ’73
Anthony & Eran Meilinger ’84
Robert W. Meixsell ’82
Thomas N. Melber ’79
Lawrence R. ’02 & Ann M. Melley
Suzanne M. Mello ’72
Susan E. Mensch
Van & Katherine Merle-Smith
Rodney Merrell & June L.
Cunningham-Merrel ’00
Deborah Messinger ’92
Sherman & Floyce R. Metzgar
Dennis W. & Marianne A. Michael
Carolyn R. Miller ’83
Dennis Keith Miller ’79
Gwendolyn E. Miller
Suzanne S. Miller ’76
Janice C. Millets ’91
Thomas Minchin ’85
Minerals Technologies, Inc.
John L. Mitchell
Mack & G. Christine Mitchell
Patricia A. Mitchell ’78
Todd D. & Sylvia E. Mohlmann
Dr. Janice Gall Moldashel ’74
Diane T. Moncman
Vincent M. ’98 &
Debra S. Mondillo
Moravian Hall Square/
Susan E. Drabic
Dale L. Morgan ’73
Nancy M. Morgan ’87
Donna S. Morris ’74
Patricia Morris
Richard A. & Sally L. Morrison
David R. & Shirlene G. Moser
Steven A. ’82 &
RoseMarie Moser ’00
Cindy L. Moskella ’94
Rebecca A. Moskella ’01
Adrian Moyer ’07
John I. & Ronnee Z. Moyer
Noel R., II & Karyn L. Moyer ’84
Wanda A. Mueller-Yohn ’82
Shelly L. Mule
Mary Anne Murphy ’75
Mitchell E. Murtha
Ronald Muschlitz
Lou Mutarelli
Julius S. Muzikar ’72
George Warren Myers ’78
NCC Chemistry and
Science Club
NCC Christian Fellowship
NCC Communications
Studies Club
NCC Criminal Justice Club
NCC Cycling Club
NCC Film Club
NCC Monroe BBC/PTK
NCC Monroe Science Club
NCC Monroe
Student Governanace
NCC Phi Theta Kappa
NCC Residence Hall Council
NCC Sigma Pi Omega
NCC Ski Club
NCC Sport Management
NCC Turkish Friendship
NCC Women’s Club
NCC Zeta Kappa Psi
Frederick J. ’73 & Yvonne Nagy ’71
Gary A. Nagy ’86
Loretta A. Naydyhor ’04
Kathryn M. Nazzaro
Patricia Ann Nebinger ’79
Flora M. Nehilla
Robert S. & Faye Nelson ’76
Warren J. & Susanne C. Nelson
Sherrie M. Nemeth ’05
John P. Nerino ’98
Elaine Nesbit
Deborah E. Neumeister ’87
Robert W. Newman ’71
Jeanette J. Nickerson
Gladys L. Nigrone ’80
Sam A. ’73 & Linda Ann Nittle ’00
Timothy & Lori C. Noldy ’81
North Star Construction
Management
William H. & Florence E. Norton
Michael & Renee A. Nothstein ’74
Margaret Nugent
Donald M. Nush ’73
Sandra K. O’Brien ’73
Roger G. & Joann M. Ochse
Nancy D. Oliva-Cox ’92
Frank J. &
Carole Renee Olszewski ’97
Randy Omark & Cheryl A. Morris
Lois C. Oranczak
Martha D. Orsi
Lynn A. Ostopowicz ’83
Jeffrey S. Oswald ’89
Kathryn H. Ott ’80
Richard Ott, Sr
Sherry A. Ott ’69
Lloyd F. ’78 & Angela Ottinger
Russel P. & Beverly A. Pacala ’77
Bonnie M. Pancoast ’91
Anthony J. ’85 &
Jacqueline K. Panuccio
James A. Pany ’70
Sal Pappalardo
Ann Marie Parascando ’07
Kathleen Parker
Parkland Golf Booster Club
Dr. Morton & Dorothy S. Parmet
Anthony & Rosemarie Parra
James E. & Kay E. Parsons
Carey D. Patterson
John A. & Charlotte Pavis
Carol J. Pavlinsky ’00
Peter J. Pavlish ’80
Judela J. Pearl-Thomas ’93
Anne Louise Pecsek ’77
Francis Joseph ’74 &
Kathleen Pecuch ’74
Michelle M. Pelizoto ’82
James & Joann P. Pennington ’83
Clare M. Persing ’85
Daniel R. Peters ’82
Darryl A. Peters ’82
Jessica Ann Petriello ’01
Dorothy M. Petruno ’74
Matthew L. Pettit ’95 &
Pauline Lie Rice ’96
Barbara L. Pferrer
Jane R. Pheiffer ’91
Albert J. ’80 &
Victoria J. Piccotti ’98
Leo M. Pietrouchie Jr. ’69
Yvonne M. Pietrouchie ’79
Roberta B. Pinto ’77
Eugene & Jessie Piscitello
William W. Podlusky ’97
Sheila Pollard
Janet Pope
Richard L. & Loretta A. Porvazni
Ronald S. Possimato
Jill T. Price ’91
Gladys E. Pritchard ’73
Charles Pugliese ’77
Richard M. Pugliese ’97
Arlyne Pursell
Bart & Sandra A. Pursell ’90
Charlayne M. Putek ’97
Mark Robert ’81 & Cindy D. Pysher
Joan E. Quarry ’72
John A. & Catharine C. Quinlan ’70
Barry J. Quist ’73
Scott M. Raab ’92
Robert Thomas ’78 &
Tammy Radcliffe
Thomas C. Raidline ’86
Christopher L. Ransel ’84
Dennis A. & Theresa J. Rapp
Arthur & Susan Ravitz
Elwyn ’72 & Marg Rawson
Stephen J. Raykos ’73
Phyllis M. Reccek ’03
Richard H. & Barbara A. Redline
Susan E. Reed ’76
Louis C. & Jean E. Regina
Carl L. Rehrig
Charles T. Reichl ’74
Barry L. Reiff ’96
David W. ’80 & Linda D. Reinbold ’97
Barry W. & Nancy J. Reinhart
Dr. Richard Reisner
Rentschler Corporation
Stephen ’75 & Diane Repasch
Kenneth T. & Dolores M. Reto
Rick N. Rice ’83
Constance Richards ’93
Douglas L. Richards ’07
Edith M. Riggs
Linda R. Riley
Dr. Charles E. Rinehimer
Pamela A. Ringel ’92
Laurence G. Riola
Deborah Ann Roberts ’77
Dr. Leonard R. Roberts
Norman R. Roberts & Alma D. Smith
Valerie Roberts ’79
Zoe S. Roble
Kelly Bruce Rogers ’78
Sharon A. Rohal ’70
Linwood A. & Mary A. Rohrbach
Gregory Romano ’07
Theresa Romeo
Asaf & Pamela R. Ronen ’93
Glenn & Darla J. Rossetti
Gary M. Roth ’94
James F. Roth ’04
Michael Jeffrey Roth ’81
Janis M. Rotondo ’85
Faust M. & Gwendolyn J. Ruggiero
William D. & Jane M. Ruggiero
David C. Ruhf ’81
Janice D. Ruland ’85
Larry Charles ’75 &
Paulette Ruppert
Dennis Michael ’70 &
Patricia L. Rush
Lorenda L. Rush ’85
David J. Sabatine
Eugene J. Sacarakis ’80
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Nancy L. Sacckette ’04
David L. Saeva
Alexander, Jr. & Linda Sahaydak
Maryann L. Salabsky ’80
Betty M. Salaski
Aleen E. Salisbury ’80
George & Charlotte Salkin
Linda G. SanFilippo ’03
Clark & Diane M. Sanders ’72
Debra J. Sands ’82
Bonnie D. Sankovsky ’79
Joseph & Csilla Sarkozy
Barbara G. Saunders ’93
Barbara A. Scattene ’87
Michael & Victoria A. Schafer ’87
Sherri A. Schall ’88
Joseph P. & Hilda T. Schedler
Dr. David A. Schell ’85
Mark & Colleen A. Schiavone
Wayne D. & Sherry A. Schissler
Marion J. Schlack
Robert E. & Eileen S. Schmidt
Walter J. & Barbara R. Schmidt ’83
Deborah A. Schroettner ’90
Denise A. Schubert ’06
Kimberly R. Schumacher ’92
Mark F. Schumacher ’76
Alan B. Schwartz ’83
Cheryl A. Schwenk ’94
Mary Scott-Perez ’74
Jeffrey J. ’91 & Jane E. Seasholtz
Karen L. Seier Filipowicz ’83
Diane N. Seier ’75
Rodney L. & Sheila M. Seifert ’74
Mark D. Sell & Dawn P. Pettie ’89
Joseph J. Sentiwany ’76
Cynthia M. Serfass ’77
Randy C. & Kimberly S. Setzer ’87
Heidi L. Shaffer ’01
Claude E. Shappelle, Jr.
Kyle R. & Linda S. Sherman
Thomas Shillea &
Santa Bannon-Shillea ’03
W. James Shoenthal, III
Kermit K. & Marion K. Shook
Neil Shook
Sandra F. Shosh
Richard C. Shupp, Jr.
Andrea Lynn Shurr ’03
Rose Marie E. Sibblies ’82
James R. Siglin
Denise M. Sigman ’05
Robin D. Silfies ’74
Patricia Ann Simonetta ’75
Ronald P. & Kathleen Sipler ’86
Andrew M. Skrzenski ’94
Dr. Michael J., Jr ’89 &
Bella Skweir
James A. Slaton ’98
Dawn L. Slifer ’04
Carl F. ’84 & Sheri G. Slonaker
Donna F. Smith ’80
Iris L. Smith ’04
James Richard Smith ’76
Kyle R. ’80 & Theresa Smith
Mary Ann Smith ’77
Mary W. Smith ’94
Rhody Smith
Richard P. & Cathy Smith
Roy & Joan R. Smith ’95
Steward S. & Esther W. Smith ’81
Dale L. & Stefanie P. Sommons ’89
Robert Sorensen
Jessie B. Sostorecz ’77
Charles M. Sottosanti ’86
Jayne L. Souders ’74
Daniel & Suzanne M. Spaar ’72
Bruce S. Spadaccia ’84
Gregory & Pamela A. Spadoni ’89
Susan J. Spaziani ’75
Phyllis Spencer ’71
John L. & Mary Squarcia
Frank M. Stachina ’84
Abby Stampone
Judy A. Stancombe ’79
Thomas G. ’72 & Martha L. Stear
Kathleen L. Stehly ’77
Thomas N. Stehman ’71
Steven P. Stepansky ’02
Judith A. Stern ’76
Thomas Michael Stevens ’80
Pamela Stilin
Barry Lee Stires ’79
Anne Stocker ’83
Carol A. Stocker ’80
Patrick M. & Joann D. Stofanak
Stephen L. Stranzl
Marty & Barbara Straub
Phil & Maureen Straub
Shirley Straubinger-Knecht ’73
Janis E. Strohl ’96
Roxanne W. Strohl ’82
James Dale Sullivan ’79
Jeffrey S. ’80 & Cynthia A. Surovi
John S. & Beverly A. Surovi ’90
Karen E. Suydam ’84
H. Michael Swint ’81
Mark & Maureen L. Sychterz ’96
David M. Sysko ’73
Laurel J. Sywensky ’99
Barbara A. Szymanski ’79
Donna M. Talotta ’90
Deborah P. Tamulis ’72
John D. & Regina V. Tauke
Kyle J. Taylor ’02
Mary Jane Taylor ’82
Joseph L. & Mary G. Teklits
Desislava V. Terzieva ’04
Francis D. & Beverly Thackeray
Ruth A. Thinesen ’94
Michael Patrick Thom ’78
Leroy & Connie J. Thompson ’85
Robert M. & Lori J. Toedter
David P. & Donna J. Tomaszewski
Patricia A. Tompkins ’70
Edward Townsend &
Gail M. Mrowinski
Michele L. Townsend ’94
Sharon A. Travisano ’91
Sue P. Traviss
Alan W. &
Jennifer Nemeth Trumbauer
James A. & Marilyn Truscott
Michael Trusz ’80
Emilie M. Tuberty ’84
Michael W. Turner ’92
Tonya J. Turtzo ’81
Nicholas F. Tylenda ’81
Dennis J. Uhler ’85
Maureen E. Valente ’75
Ralph J. Valente ’95
Patricia A. Van Horn
Deborah J. Vater
Dennis C. Velas ’84
Deborah A. Veres ’84
Dr. Joette ’84 & Joel A. Vicario ’83
Mark D. Viola ’82
Susan L. Vitez ’93
Kristin Vitovitch ’03
Joann F. Viveiros ’07
James A. Vivian ’95
Audre B. Vogler
Paul V. Vrablic ’89
Donald & Dolores L. Wahlgren
Frank J. ’81 & Malissa Walczer
James C. Walker ’87
Randall E. ’74 &
Kelly A. Wambold ’95
Bruce J. Ward ’81
Patricia Ward ’88
Dr. David J. &
Denyse L. Wasilewski ’87
George C. & Donna G. Watson
Carol A. Weaver ’70
Denise A. Weaver ’73
Kraig E. Weber ’72
Gerald E. Weiss
Joshua G. ’02 & Katie L. Wells
Randall W. & Sandra L. Wells
Janice Weninger
Deborah Wenke
James J. ’74 & Brenda K. Weppel
Bonnie Ann Werkheiser ’97
Joanne R. Werkheiser ’72
Marlene K. Werkheiser-Romig ’92
Dr. John D. & Annette Werley
Steven B. Werley ’07
Aileen D. Werner
Christine V. Wetzel-Ulrich
Mark A. Wildfeuer ’74
Donald L. Williams
Phyllis A. Williams ’86
Ruth A. Willis
Lynn L. Wilson ’79
David & Martha F. Woglom
Wilbur E. Wohlbach ’00
Jean A. Woodring ’70
Florence Gretchen Worsley
Mary R. Wroge ’94
Barbara A. Yager ’77
Tina Yazzie ’05
Louise Yoder
Barry S. Young
Judith Ann Young
You have hungry children. You have rent to pay, or a mortgage; car pay­
ments. But you have neither a husband to share the expenses, nor a
job to make ends meet. You know you lack the needed training for a
decent job, but you’re desperate. And so you search the want ads, until
the newsprint blurs into unending columns of black despair.
It isn’t your fault; you have simply lost financial support
through separation, divorce, or the death or disability of your
spouse. And you are not alone. You are only one of 750,000 women
in New Jersey alone, 60 percent of you living at or below the poverty
level. In official jargon, you even have a name — you are a displaced
homemaker. Ah, small comfort, you say.
But listen. For there is comfort. And it too has a name. It is called
Crossing Borders.
The annual Crossing Borders luncheon, now in its fourth year,
honors women in New Jersey and Pennsylvania for their superior
achievement in real estate and economic development. But the com-
RosalinPetrucci
Crossing Borders 2007 honorees: Joan Verplanck (left)
with the events main champion Rosalin Petrucci (center) and
Jan Armfield (right); opening doors of opportunity for women.
fort is the funds it raises for two organizations that aid the transi­
tion into the workplace of single mothers and displaced homemak­
ers. Sponsored by the well-known developers and building designers,
J.G. Petrucci Company, Inc., the event earmarks 100 percent of its
proceeds for Displaced Homemakers of New Jersey and New Choices/
New Options, housed at Northampton Community College.
“Honoring women in real estate and economic development
is the premise for the Crossing Borders event,” said Jim Petrucci,
founder of J.G. Petrucci, at last year’s luncheon, “but knowing that
the funds we raised give more women the opportunity to succeed
both in the workplace and as mothers is really special.”
That quote isn’t just Jim telling a roomful of professional wom­
en what they want to hear. His words come from his heart. Crossing
Borders was his brainchild. “Jimmy grew up with two sisters, one
an art therapist and one a registered nurse” says his mother, Rosa­
lin, of J.G. Petrucci, and a passionate advocate of helping women in
the work force. “And I too have always worked. So, he’s always been
aware of women in the workplace. As he got older and saw other
women struggling to make ends meet, that awareness triggered a
’how can we help these women?’ reaction.”
Petrucci’s company does business in both New Jersey and Penn­
sylvania; two sides of the Delaware River, thus, Crossing Borders; the
name, like the event itself, was also created by Jim. Each year, two
professionals are honored with Crossing Border’s Community Impact
Award. This year, Jan Armfield, regional president of Wachovia Bank,
Northeast Pennsylvania, and Joan Verplanck, president of the New
Jersey Chamber of Commerce, were honored for their community com­
mitment and the difference they have made in women’s lives.
But along with honoring professional women, the luncheon
also showcases some other important people. “We have two speakers
each year,” Rosalin Petrucci says, “one who has benefited from New
Choices/New Options, and one who has benefited from Displaced
Homemakers. Everyone there, 200-plus people, can hear how their
sponsorships help these people. The speakers are living proof.”
Both non-profit organizations give these women the support
necessary to succeed. New Jersey’s Displaced Homemakers Centers
assist thousands of women each year, placing them in positions with
potential for growth and self-sufficiency. Employed women become
contributors to the economy of the state, instead of requiring public
assistance. And the New Choices/New Options program, providing
free career development services, sends hundreds of graduates into
training programs at more than six Lehigh Valley post-secondary
schools, with 80 percent ending with employment or training for it.
Crossing Borders gives them much-needed support.
“This year’s event raised $50,000,” says Maryann Haytmanek, di­
rector of New Choices/ New Options. The money is split equally between
the two organizations. “Jan Armfield recognized the tremendously hard
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Day Timers, Inc.
ExxonMobil Foundation
FirstEnergy Foundation
IBM Corporation
Ingersoll-Rand
Johnson & Johnson
Lafayette Ambassador Bank
Merck Company Foundation
MetLife Foundation
Minerals Technologies, Inc.
PPL Corporation
Procter & Gamble Fund
Tyco Matching Gifts Program
Verizon Foundation
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Nancy H. Young
John J. ’70 & Annette M. Yurish
Thomas J., Sr. & Kristina A. Yusko
Lealan M. Zaccone
Cynthia L. Jones Zakanycz ’73
Catherine A. Zakos ’72
Carmen M. Zavala
Richard Louis Zelko ’72
Michael A. & Debra A. Zerfass ’90
Janet Ziegenfus ’75
John Zieserl III ’69
C. Palmer & Lois Zigmund
Brent Stephen ’92 &
Virginia A. Zimmer
MATCHING GIFTS
The Foundation would like to
recognize these 21 companies for
their matching gift programs,
which generated $9,600.00
of the support received by the
Foundation during 2006-2007.
AT&T Foundation
Air Products &
Chemicals Foundation
Anheuser-Busch Foundation
Bank of America Foundation
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation
Chevron Matching Gifts
Crayola
IN-KIND GIVING
NCC received gifts of equipment,
materials and supplies worth
$380,330.09 in 2006-2007. The
Foundation is grateful for the
gifts received from:
A Taste of Italy
AAA East Penn
Adams Outdoor Advertising
Allentown Beverage Company
Allentown Symphony Orchestra
Dr. Atul & Patrice R. Amin, ’74
Anonymous Donors
Apollo Grill
Arcadia Properties, LLC
Banko Beverage Company
Barnes & Noble
Bear Creek Mountain Resort
Bethlehem Brew Works
The Bird House
Blue Mountain Ski Area
Britech, Inc./Brian &
Denise P. McCall ’75
Buckno, Lisicky & Company
Butter Valley Golf Port
Cafe del Mar
The Cafe
Camelbeach Waterpark
Alex & Patricia Canavan
Citadel Broadcasting Company
Clear Channel Broadcasting
Dr. Arnold R. Cook
Corners
Corporate Environments, Inc.
Fred & Carol Cort
Crayola
DaimlerChrysler Corporation
DeSales University
Dick’s Sporting Goods
The Doubleday Inn
Douglas Cosmetics
Robert & Linda Eater
Edge Restaurant
Entercom
John & Donna Eureyecko
Fernwood Hotel & Resort
The Flower Cart
Fresh Market
Anne M. Garbush
General Motors Corporation
Glasbern Country Inn
Manual A. Gonzalez
Great Wolf Lodge
Green Pond Nursery
Dianne L. Henry
Hershey Lodge Convention Center
Hilton Garden Inn
Silvia A. Hoffman
Duncan C. Howden
Patricia R. Jamann ’75
James L. ’89 & Barbara Johnson
Just Born, Inc.
William E. & Karen Landis
Lehigh Valley Zoological Society
William H. & Patsy Lehr
Sharon E. Litvin ’84
Gerald T.’76, ’84 & Jill A. Long
Ted Long
Susan L. Lurie
Majestic Athletic
Marblehead Grill
Lisa Martini-Johnson
McDermott Investment Advisors
Melt Restaurant
Moose & Bug Florist
My Boy’s Baking
NCC Athletic Department
NCC Book Store
NCC Foundation
The Nail Salon
Nassau Broadcasting Company
National Penn Bank
NatureServe
New Attitude Salon and Day Spa
The Palmer Park Mall
Bruce Alan ’77 & Judith Palmer
The Party Warehouse
Penchick Photography
Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra
Performance Coatings Corporation
Pocono Manor Inn & Golf Resort
Frank & Donna Marie Posivak ’75
Rave Motion Pictures
Eileen Recchia
Riverview Country Club
Dr. Leonard R. Roberts
Magdalena Romig
Sage
Sagra Cooking
William R. & Judith Samer
Secret Garden Gift Shoppe
The Settlers Inn
Steven M. Solon
Southmoore Golf Course
St. Luke’s Hospital
Starters Riverport
State Theatre
Steak & Ale
Marie F. Sterlein ’83
Stroudsmoor Country Inn
Tanglewood Golf Club
Target Select Cable
Technicolor Spa
TuWay Communications, Inc.
Joseph M. Uliana
Vintage Restaurant and Bar
Bruce & Judy Waldman
Wegmans Food Market
Woodloch Pines, Inc.
Zoellner Arts Center
SPECIAL EVENTS
Following is a list of supporters
of the Foundation’s events:
A Taste of Elegance, Chef in
Residence, Golf Tournament,
Classical Cuisine “An Evening
in Paris”, “Acoustic Evenings”
Martin Guitar Summertime
Concerts, the Alumni
Association’s “An Evening with
Dolley Madison”
AFT NCACC LOCAL 3579
Cynthia C. Adams
Air Products & Chemical, Inc.
Albarell Electric, Inc./ Michael & Lynn Albarell
John C. & Karissa H. Alexander
Patricia Allen
Dr. Atul K. & Patrice R. Amin ’74
Mary Jane Andrew
Archive LTD
Robert C. & Sarina Ashford
Atlantic Wireless Group, Inc./
William E. & Karen M. Landis
Larry Axiotis
B Braun Medical, Inc.
Robert Barnes
Martha Barnett ’77
Barry E. Bartakovits
Fred J., Jr. & Marian Basiago
Jeanene Bauer
Richard H. Baumann
William F. Bearse
Donald G. Beebe
Bel Haven Capital Group, Inc./
John F. & Donna Eureyecko
Dr. James I. Benner
Robert J. Bergren
Michael K. & Mary Berlin
Bethlehem Gallery of Floors
Sandy Bigatel
Commerce Bank
Connell Funeral Home/
Patrick J. & Christine Connell
Corporate Environments, Inc./
Steve R. & Nancy Hovey
Michael J. & Susan Cox
William B. & Barbara Cramer
Joseph Ctupak
Richard T. & Rebecca Gorton
Margery L. Gotshall
Dr. Scott A. Gradwell
Linda M. Graver ’86
Dwight A. & Elizabeth Gregory
Cynthia A. Grieshaber ’00
Tara Grillo
Steven J. ’72 &
Margaret R. Grimes
Susan Grube
Lorraine B. Gyauch ’87
Natalie J. W. Hagerman
David S. Halteman
Hannig Enterprises, Inc./
Charles M. &
Joan Louise Hannig
Steven W. Kraft &
Margot R. Hillman
Norman & Gwen S. Krapf
Kreischer Miller
Constance Krouse
John M. ’70 & Jacqueline Kulick
Lafayette Ambassador Bank
Las Vegas Sands LLC
Bill Laurie
Martin Luther King Jr.
Celebration: Mayor Wilson
Goode (left) appeared as
main speaker.
Robert J. & Deborah A. Birkas ’75
Carol Bjork
Stephen M. Boligitz
Dr. Howard S. Bookbinder
Drs. Pricha & Gloria Boonswang
Robert G. Boyer
Bracy Contracting, Inc.
Timothy J. ’96 &
Karen M. Brady ’74
Thomas Braun
Brown-Daub, Inc./
W. John & Dita Daub
Rosemarie T. Bush
Lawrence R. & Heidi B. Butler
Buzzi Unicem USA, Inc.
CC Inc. Construction Services/
Charles R. Werkheiser
Theresa M. Calantoni
Dr. Frank & Catharine Capobianco
Alberto Cardelle &
Rachel A. Frick Cardelle
Charles Tuskes & Son, Inc./
Charles M. Tuskes
Beatrice A. Christoff
Thomas W. &
Joan M. Christopher ’91
Clyde F. Closson &
Margaret McGuire-Closson
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of the LV
Joseph & Mary Ann Cunningham
Robert W. Curzi ’83
D’Huy Engineering, Inc./
Arif M. Fazil
Anna Dailey
Bruce A. & Trudi Denlinger
Jason W. Dittmar &
Melissa Starace ’95
Leonard Doto
Dennis & Phyllis Douvanis ’75
James P. & Rae L. Durnin
Nancy F. Dy ’78
Bonnie L. Eagle
Embassy Bank
Engle Hambright & Davies, Inc./
Robert M. & Linda Eater
Donna Escott
F. L. Smidth, Inc.
Feather Ventures LLC/
Jeffrey & G. Kathryn Feather
Denice M. Ferko-Adams
Frank L. & Jane A. Fisher
Joann P. Foglia
Steven & Jeanne Follett
The Hon. Michael V. &
Elaine Franciosa
Fraser Advanced
Information Systems
Harry H. & Tina L. Frindt
John Fuss ’99
Russell J. Futchko
Robert & Daisy Gallagher
Thomas G. ’93 &
Kathleen Gasparetti
Ann E. Gillen
Dr. Harold Goldfarb
Gordon Bennett Painting, Inc./
Gordon J. Bennett
Linda K. Gordon
James & Mary P. Harper
Gary L. ’86 & Susan Hartney
Fred G. & Ethel Harvey
Susan A. Herczeg ’96
Herster Newton & Murphy/
Atty. Henry R. Newton, Jr.
Earl F. Hertzog, Jr.
Robert Howes
Alison B. Hudak
Carl K. & Nancy C. Hutt
Kenneth & Sally F. Jablonski ’78
Dr. Jeffrey Jahre
Patricia R. Jamann ’75
Brenda Johnson
Paul J. & Maureen S. Joly
Sherri I. Jones
JTP Properties/Joseph T. Posh
Just Born, Inc./David Shaffer
Shannon Kearney
Suzanne M. Kell
Carolyn M. Kern
Paul Ketner ’93
Dr. Herm & Kelley Kissiah
Elizabeth Klacik
Valerie Klingaman
Gloria M. Kohn
Richard C. ’72 & Tracey Kovacs
Lee A. Kozsey, Sr. &
Lucille Bavaria-Kozsey
Ann R. Lauther
David M. & Kathryn E. Leber
Lehigh Valley Hospital
William H. & Patsy A. Lehr
James H. Leiding
Dr. Helene Leonetti
Hope Lesher
David B. & Debby Lessig
Timothy & Colleen Lewis
Elizabeth Liddicoat
Stu Link
Gerald T. ’76, ’84 & Jill A. Long
Tim Ludwick
Christine F. Lukow
Susan L. Lurie
Darren & Sara M.
Luyke-Roskott ’81
MKSD LLC/Sylvia Hoffman
Paul F. & Harriett Mack
Alverta Makary
Malady & Wooten Public Affairs
Larry S. Mancino ’96 &
Mary Sinibaldi Mancino
Thomas P. Marnell
Christian F. Martin ’77 &
Diane S. Repyneck
Martino Marketing Group/
Anthony E. Martino
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Dr. Mark N. Martz
Roger F. Mayer
Richard D. &
Mary Jane McAteer ’76
McDermott Investment Advisors/
Dean McDermott
Dr. Michael J. McGovern
MCS Industries, Inc./
Richard & Susan E. Master
Kevin M. McKelvey ’05
Charles Metzner
Annie Laurie I. Meyers ’73
Mi-llon Sales Associates
Carol A. Migliorini
Barry J. ’90 & Elizabeth Miles
Gary L. & Mary Ann Millenbruch
Gerald D. Mode ’03
Rachel N. Moeller
Molewski Financial Partners/
Michael & Diane Molewski
Robert M. & Joan L. Morgan
James R. & Susan L. Moser
Anne E. Moss
William E. Mullins
Jason Mutchler
NCAS Pennsylvania
NCC Foundation
NCC Golf Tournament
Marlene L. Nagle
Thomas & Diane Neiper
Alzis Nlake
Katherine Noll
John C. O’Donnell
Atty. Joseph J. & Nancy O’Keefe
Richard & Karen A. Orlemann
David & Carol Osborn
Bruce Alan ’77 & Judith A. Palmer
Darrell Parry
Roger J. & Sandra B. Paul
Charles J. & Gwyneth A. Peischl
Linda S. Perin
Dale & Claire Pharo
Robert P. Phillips
Michael D. ’82 &
Rosanne L. Pickett ’83
Ronald P. & Marsha S. Plantone
Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau
Brian K. & Susan Post
Precision Medical, Inc./
Michael A. Krupa ’71
Keith W. Quelet
Scott M. Raab ’92
Lorna M. Rabe
Nicholas & Melissa S. Recchia ’90
Gretchen Reed
Ronald L. & Mary Jo Reed
Dennis L. Reid
F. Jeffrey & Diane K. Reimer
Stanley N. Reinford, Jr.
Thomas & Virginia Remely
Stephen ’75 & Diane Repasch
Dr. Robert J. & Catherine E. Rienzo
Rizzetto Construction Management
David V. Rose ’01
Edward F. ’87 & Joanne Rossner
Nicholas & Susan S. Sabatine
Dr. Mykola & Martha Salata
Dr. Robert J., Jr. & Carla Sallash
The Salvaggio Family
William R. & Judith G. Samer ’03
Regina Sands
sanofi pasteur
Judith M. Santa Maria
Schindler Elevator Corporation
David & Barbara A. Schindler
W. A. Schleicher
Paul & Judy Schuchman
Dr. Arthur L. Scott &
Susan K. Kubik-Scott
Larry S. ’72 & Jane Sechney
Service Electric Cable TV &
Communications
Richard Shelley
Patricia C. Sickler
Richard Siegfried
Jeffrey A. & Judith P. Skinner
Barbara J. Smith
Joanne Smith
Sodexho/Robert C. Wood
Jerry J. & Elaine G. Soltes ’75
Sovereign Bancorp
Karl A. & Jan Stackhouse
Deborah Starace
Cheryl A. Statham
Thomas G. ’72 & Martha L. Stear
Alvis L. Stenlake
Richard J. &
Anna Adeline Stofko ’77
Strunk Funeral Home, Inc.
Raymond & Jane L. Suhocki ’76
Glenn & Donna G. Taggart ’73
Mary Ann Thomas
Judy Tierney
Margaret Tombler
Edward Townsend &
Gail M. Mrowinski
Rose Marie Trabosh
TuWay Communications, Inc.
Susan S. Uecker ’74
Melanie Unger
Dr. Pat & Sandra Vulcano ’72
W2A Design Group/
Frederick A. Bachl
Wachovia
Bruce & Judy Waldman
Warner Benefits, Inc.
Elizabeth K. Webb ’93
Nancy J. Weikel
West Side - Hammer Electric
Helene M. Whitaker
William & Patti Lehr Foundation/
William & Patti Lehr
Fred A. Williams
Wilmington Trust of PA
James J. Wilson
James E. Winch
Woodring-Roberts Corporation
Thomas A. & Marilyn Workman
Xerox Corporation
Louise Yoder
Charlsie A. Young
LAUREATE SOCIETY
The Laureate Society is a
giving society for members
whose cumulative giving to the
Foundation exceeds $50,000.
Members include:
■ 2001
Adams Foundation
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
Anonymous Donors
The Arcadia Foundation
Binney & Smith, Inc.
Michael & Sandye Caruso
Berte & Bernie Cohen Foundation
East Stroudsburg Savings
Association Foundation
First Union Bank
Drs. Beall & Marlene O. Fowler
Elmer D. & Betty J. Gates
Hughes Foundation, Inc.
R. K. Laros Foundation
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Mr. & Mrs. Cecil D. Lipkin
Dr. Aaron Litwak
Lucent Technologies
Paul F. & Harriett Mack
PPL Corporation
F. L. Smidth
Ronald & A. Francine Taylor
Waldman Charitable Trust
Wood Dining Services
■ 2002
Aventis Pasteur
Dr. Arnold R. Cook
W. John & Dita Daub
Fleet Bank
Christian F. Martin ’77 &
Diane S. Repyneck
MCS Industries/Richard &
Susan E. Master
Mack Printing Group
The Martin D. Cohen Family
Foundation/Atty.
Martin D. Cohen
NCC Alumni Association
Piercing Pagoda, Inc.
Victaulic Company of America
■ 2003
Charles & Joan Hannig
Linda Perin
■ 2004
Anonymous Donor
The Donley Foundation/
Edward & Inez Donley
James & Pauline Kennedy
Dr. Robert J. &
M. Suzette Kopecek
Lafayette Ambassador Bank
William & Patti Lehr
Martin Guitar Charitable
Foundation
PA RV Camping Ed Foundation
St. Luke’s Hospital
Harold A. & Marcia Wagner
Ask the spouse of a doctor what life with a physician is like and they
are bound to have at least a small list of complaints: the telephone
rings at inconvenient times, patients (and/or friends) seek counsel
at parties, on the golf course — in the supermarket, or, depending on
the nature of the practice, dinner talk may be, umm, unappetizing?
Or the biggie — they’re never home!
Pat Amin ’74 has a slightly different set of complaints about
her husband, the well-known Lehigh Valley plastic surgeon, Dr. Atul
Amin. “He’s so hard to keep up with,” she says, laughing. “He has all
this energy, and his mind is always going. He’s very creative. Atul has
as much of a business mind as a medical mind. He’s amazing.”
That meld of business and medical know-how is evident in
Northwood Surgery Center on Nazareth Road in Easton, the outpa­
tient facility Pat and Dr. Amin started in 1994. A medical one-stop
Pat Amin
Pat Amin: a passion
to help people help
themselves through
education.
shop, Northwood fills the need for lab work, X-rays, testing and
minor procedures, along with visits to the doctor’s office, all in one
building. “That was Atul’s idea,” Amin says. “He first had that vision
back in the late 80s. Today, ambulatory centers are very popular.”
When the vision moved into the bricks and mortar phase, how­
ever, it took the energy of two to make it work. And when it came time
for the real business to begin, Pat kept up nicely with her husband’s
drive. “It was just the two of us at the beginning,” she says. “We liter­
ally started the office with a chair and a phone.” Along with dressing
the office in the proper professional look, Amin, a registered nurse
with a bachelor’s degree in industrial organizational psychology,
assisted her husband with patient care and procedures, and also
served as office manager.
Today, Northwood has a complete staff of operating room nurs­
es and office personnel. And while she is still the office manager,
Amin splits her time between the surgicenter and seeing that the
couple’s other ventures get up and running. Like their soon-to-open
new office in the Poconos. “We have an office now,” she says. “We’re
just moving it and duplicating the surgicenter.” Or the successful
97-room Hampton Inn they started four years ago in Easton (Palmer
Township). Being the “extra person in the office now” freed her up to
decorate it all. And if you’ve ever redone your home décor, multiply
that by nearly a hundred and you begin to see the exponential chal­
lenges of decorating a hotel.
All of this is good for business, but it would be wrong to assume
that that is the only thing going on here. Especially when it comes to
the surgicenter, it is much more; for patients having planned elective
surgeries, ambulatory and short-term facilities can be affordable al­
ternatives to a hospital stay. And in these days of uncertain health-
care coverage, for many individuals, that’s a blessing.
In fact, the Amins are well versed in the art of giving back. Pat
gives generously of her time as a member of Northampton’s Founda­
tion board. As a volunteer for the 40th Anniversary Community Fab­
ric Awards the College will host in the fall, 2007, she has her hands
full. That ceremony, at which NCC honors local companies and indi­
viduals who have made a positive impact on our community, is al­
ways standing room only.
Amin also sits on the board of ProJeCt of Easton, the Center for
Family Assistance and Literacy. The organization helps people help
themselves through education. “There are people who would have
never had the chance at their GED without that hands-on attention,”
says Amin. “Now they’re graduating high school. Then they’ll go to
the Community College.”
Amin loves the way her work at ProJeCt ties in with the goal of
education on the Foundation board. That those people will become
productive citizens for the community is also a hope Amin shares
with Northampton. Pat and her husband have also been financially
generous to the College, especially during the recent Promises to
Keep Campaign. In helping the College define the future for our stu­
continued on page 47
2007
ANNUAL REPORT
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1989
August J. & Jennie Buzas
Kenneth C. & Sharon Kochey, ’68
■ 1990
Hall Weaver
■ 1991
Marie J. Matyas, ’70
Herman B. & Elvira Waldman
■ 1992
George J. Libricz, ’78
Ronald L. & A. Francine Taylor
■ 1994
Dr. Robert J. &
M. Suzette Kopecek
Dr. Aaron Litwak
Paul F. & Harriett Mack
Donald H. & Mary Trautlein
Margaret R. Walters
■ 1995
Michael J. & Sandye Caruso
Attorney Martin D. Cohen
Nancy B. Foltz
Dr. Arthur L. Scott &
Susan K. Kubik
Nancy A. Taylor
■ 1996
Cecil & Eleanor Lipkin
Patricia B. Herman
Vincent Kratzer
Gerald O’Grady
Carol Wogenrich, ’86
■ 1997
Brenda Bolasky
Ron & Pat DiStefano
Chris Martin, IV ’77 &
Diane Repyneck
John & Gwen Michael
Hap & Marcia Wagner
George & Lou Wolf
■ 1998
Dr. E. Ruth & Roger Dunning
Brian & Denise McCall, ’75
Richard & Maris Rogers
■ 1999
Annette Arnts
Dr. Jack E. & Evelyn Cole
■ 2000
John F. & Donna Eureyecko
Marlene (Linny) Fowler
Charles M. & Joan Hannig
R. Dale & Frances Hughes
Lois Lenehan
Blanca Smith
Ray Starner &
Susan LaRose Starner
■
44
2005
L. William & Nancy Clark
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
of the LV
DaimlerChrysler Corporation
Dr. E. Ruth & Roger Dunning
Easton Hospital
Keystone Nazareth Charitable
Foundation
Bruce Alan ’72 & Judith Palmer
■ 2006
Anonymous
Mike & Lynn Albarell
Frank Banko
C.F. Martin & Co., Inc.
Hites Scholarship Foundation
MKSD, LLC
Follett Corporation/
Steve & Jeanne Follett
J.G. Petrucci Company, Inc.
Just Born, Inc.
Two Rivers Health &
Wellness Foundation
■
CORNERSTONE
SOCIETY
The Cornerstone Society is a
giving society for members who
have given, or have caused to
have given $10,000 or more to
the Foundation within a threeyear period. Members include:
■ 1983
Dr. Arnold R. Cook
Mildred D. Kennedy
Floyd R. Lear, III
(for the Lear Family)
Alice Palmer
■ 1984
Bernard & Berte Cohen
■ 1985
Dr. Edward B. & Helen Cook
Jack M. & Cecile Shaffer
■ 1986
Elmer D. & Betty Gates
■ 1987
Lester S. & Aileen Pearson
■ 1988
Dr. Kathryn Krausz Holland
James G. & Pauline Kennedy
2001
Richard & Susan Master
■ 2002
Timothy ’96 & Karen Brady, ’74
Carl N. Fretz
William & Patsy Lehr
Bruce, ’77 & Judy Palmer
■ 2003
Robert E. & Francine Ashman
Hank & JoAnne Barnette
Jeannie Joseph
Tim & Colleen Lewis
Linda Perin
Ronald & Sandy Ruth
■ 2004
Gladys Ackerman
Mike & Lynn Albarell
Steve & Nancy Hovey
Herm & Kelley Kissiah
Michael, ’71 & Jane Krupa
Peter Locke & Nancy Fournier
Charles & Gwen Peischl
Richard & Patricia Richardson
Charles & Pamela Tuskes, Jr.
Robert & Ronnie Wilkes
■ 2005
Atty. Dennis & Claudia Benner
L. William & Nancy Clark
William & Barbara Cramer
Gwendolyn Kichline
Roger & Pat Levin
Rosaline Petrucci
Frank & Jamie Russo
Paul & Judy Schuchman
■ 2006
Frank Banko
Ross & Wendy Born
Ed & Inez Donley
Jeff & Kathryn Feather
Steven & Jeanne Follett
William & Margaret Hecht
Leon & June Holt
Barry Miles
Craig & Pamela Muff
G. Robert Oles
William & Judith Samer ’03
Tom Tenges
■
HERITAGE SOCIETY
The Heritage Society is a
giving society that perpetually
recognizes those individuals
who have provided for the future
of Northampton Community
College through a bequest, trust
life insurance policy or similar
provision. Members include:
Robert E. & Francine Ashman
Paul W. Belles &
Virginia Gonzales
Michael Caruso
Ronald & Irene Coen
Dr. Jack & Evelyn Cole
Alice Dornish
Dr. E. Ruth & Roger Dunning
Miriam W. Dyan
Kenneth Graves
Atty. Andrew & Dorothy Herster
Kenneth C. & Sharon Kochey, ’68
Dr. Alan & Sheila Korhammer
Jean E. Lobb
Marie J. Matyas, ’70
Elizabeth Meihoffer
Dr. Richard C. &
Pat Richardson, Jr.
Dr. Arthur L. Scott &
Susan K. Kubik
Susan Tretter
Ralph H. Walter
Dorothy L. White
Lorraine C. Wettlaufer
Nathan E. Young
John Zieserl
Mary Jane Zonin
Susan Koss stood on line outside the examination room. Regulations
filled her head, and she ticked them off, one by one, glossing over
those she knew well, firming up what she wasn’t quite sure of: au­
diting, not-for-profit organizations, business law, taxes. The doors
would open soon, and soon she would be deep into proving herself
worthy of the coveted license of a CPA. She was ready.
But suddenly a snatch of conversation drifted out from the qui­
et hum of the hallway, and a fear stabbed at her resolve. They were
talking about cram courses in Philadelphia and taking parts of the
exam twice, three times, taking it until they passed. Cram courses?
Until they passed? “This was a two-and-a-half-day exam,” says Koss,
a 1985 graduate of Northampton with a specialized diploma in ac­
counting. “Back then there were no limits on how many times you
could take it, but there was no way I could pay for cram courses, and
besides, I was busy finishing up my diploma. Where would I find time
Susan Koss
Susan Koss: from
biology to accounting –
the long road of a CPA.
to go to Philadelphia for something like that?” By the time Koss got
into the exam, she was petrified.
It is easy to understand how Koss’ confidence could be shaken
when you understand the long and complicated road she had taken
to sit for that exam. After high school, and with almost no guidance
toward a career path, she enrolled in Wilkes University as a biology
major, simply because it interested her. And she had a ball. “I took
bio, chemistry, psych, philosophy — it was great fun,” Koss says,
“and I guess it helped me to understand my world.” Then she breaks
into a laugh. “But it didn’t do a whole lot of good as far as getting
a good job.” She graduated Wilkes in 1971, and while it didn’t take
her long to realize that meaningful jobs in biology demand higher
degrees, it wasn’t until she was in her 30s that she decided to go
back to college for a degree that would be useful.
By the time she got to Northampton, Koss was pretty much
convinced that accounting was meant for her. The College’s New
Choices/New Options program (known as New Horizons at the
time), which helps women entering the work force and provides
free career development services, confirmed that conviction. “I
took the Strong Campbell [career aptitude] test,” Koss says, “and
maybe it was a fluke, but my results turned out to be exactly what I
was aiming for. I think every high-schooler should take that test.”
Once she was settled on the major, she settled into the class­
room. It was during a class with her favorite professor, Dan Bayak,
who also helped her land her first job, that she knew she had made
another correct choice. “Dan was also teaching at another college
at the time,” Koss says. “And I thought, you know, I could be paying
$800 at a four-year college to be taught by Dan Bayak, just like I
am right here for $300. And that got me thinking that the quality of
education at the Community College was going to be equal to any of
the more expensive colleges.”
Months after taking her CPA exam (a typical waiting period), Koss
got the results, and was reassured of her quality education. “I passed
it the first time,” she says, the joy she must have felt that day coming
back into her smile. “That test is given all over the country, to everyone,
regardless of where they went to school. I think of it as an equalizing
factor that proves my education was as good as anyone’s.” Koss earned
her license in 1986. She is now a manager at the Easton office of Camp­
bell, Rappold & Yurasits, LLP: Certified Public Accountants, where she
has worked for 20 years. She loves the place, and loves the work she
does, and Koss credits the College for her professional life: “They had
everything; more there than could be expected. I will always be grate­
ful.” Working in the world of money, it is not surprising that clients
often complain to Koss about the high cost of education. “I tell them
right away,” she says, a no-nonsense tone to her voice, “’Get yourself
over to the Community College.’” Some free advice from Susan Koss,
from a life lesson that helped her hone her financial skills.
by jim johnson ’89
2007
ANNUAL REPORT
45
Memoriam
46
LEN ROBERTS, professor
of English at Northampton
for over 30 years, as well as
an outstanding poet whose
verse garnered numerous
awards, passed away May 25,
one day after the College’s
commencement. The names of
those he touched, and whose
lives he helped to change for
the better, would no doubt fill
pages in this magazine.
Len just missed seeing
his 12th volume of poetry
in print. “The Disappearing
Trick” was published in July
by the University of Illinois
Press. That book follows a
steady string of publications,
beginning with “Cohoes
Theater” in 1981. Len’s poetry
first gained the attention of
Beat Poet, Allen Ginsberg, who
heard him read poems from
that book at Lafayette College.
Ginsberg was so
impressed with the then
28-year-old teacher’s words
that he quickly put Len’s
manuscript into the hands of
Bill Mohr, Beat Generation
editor who, also impressed,
made sure the poems were
shared with the poetry-loving
public. That public also
found Len’s inspiring lines in
such prestigious journals as
American Poetry Review, the
Hudson Review, the Kenyon
Review, Poetry, and the
Virginia Quarterly Review. The
renowned poet Hayden Carruth
has said of Len’s work, “When
I read Len Roberts, I feel my
heart being broken and put
back together again.”
Len earned his doctorate
from Lehigh University, and
was not only a prolific and
widely published poet, but
also taught the elements of
poetry to both teachers of
writing and even to very young
students. Along with his career
here at Northampton, he had
been a visiting professor at
the University of Pittsburgh’s
Writing Project. As a teacher
of literature and poetry, as
an award-winning poet who
brought the College much
positive recognition, and
perhaps most of all, as our
friend, Len will truly be missed.
GEORGE L.F. BOCK SR., a vice
president of the College in its
earlier years, passed away in
June. George served in the Navy
during the Korean War. He and
his wife, Barbara, moved to
California where he earned his
M.B.A. degree at U.C.L.A. and
worked for IBM. Returning to
the east coast, George became
director of computer services
at NCC, then vice president for
management services. He is
survived by his two children,
Kathy and George Jr.
MANUEL TUBIO, adjunct
faculty of library sciences at
Northampton, passed away
in June. Manuel graduated
Moravian College and earned
a master’s degree in history
from Lehigh University. He
was a director at Bucks County
Community College, during
which time he served as
adjunct at NCC. Manuel also
helped institute Northampton’s
distance learning program. He
is survived by his wife, Cheryl,
with whom he shared 35 years
of marriage.
DR. MICHAEL DANJCZEK,
former member of
Northampton’s Authority
Board, passed away in June.
The Authority Board was one
of many on which Dr. Danjczek
sat, including (to name a
few): PA Council of Children’s
Services, the Children’s
Coalition of the Lehigh Valley
and the Easton Rotary Club.
He was also named Who’s Who
in the World. Dr. Danjczek is
survived by his wife, Cynthia,
and his family.
ROBERT FALZON, adjunct
faculty at Northampton,
passed away in May. Robert
grew up in Queens, N.Y., and
graduated from Brooklyn
College, receiving his graduate
degrees from the New School
of Social Research in New York.
Robert is survived by his wife,
Jean, and his family, including
his three beloved dogs: Corky,
Sophie and Rose.
DR. ROBERT SCHANCK,
professor of music at
Northampton, passed away in
April. Dr. Schanck graduated
the Guilmont Organ School
of New York City, received a
bachelor’s degree from Upsala
College, a master of sacred
music from Union Theological
Seminary and a doctorate
from Columbia University.
Dr. Schanck retired from NCC
in 1985. He is survived by his
wife, Janice, and by his family.
PHYLLIS ROTH, secretary in
the counseling department at
the College, passed away in
July. She had also worked as a
clerical aide for Floyd R. Shafer
Elementary School.
Phyllis graduated from
Nazareth High School and was
a member of First Presbyterian
Church of Bethlehem. As all
who knew her know, Phyllis
was an avid Penn State fan.
She and her husband, Marlyn,
were married for 53 years.
CAROL SIEGFRIED, who
retired after 30 years as payroll
supervisor at the College,
passed away in August. Carol
sang in her church’s choir and
taught Sunday school. Among
her numerous pleasures, Carol
enjoyed refinishing furniture,
collecting Longaberger
baskets, Boyds bears and
Pfaltzgraff pottery. She will be
missed by her husband and her
family, including her canine
friend, T-Bone, whom she
cherished.
Gerry Long
continued from page 35
Pat Amin
countries than the U.N. Its
mission is to promote peace
and understanding through
club projects — health, hunger,
clean water and literacy,” he
said. Long and his wife, Jill,
attended the Rotary Interna­
tional Convention in Salt Lake
City in June. There they made
a contact with a District Gov­
ernor in Pakistan where there
is a need for helping children
birth to 5 from becoming blind
due to a health issue, and he
continued a dialogue with a
District Governor from the
Gulf Coast of Mississippi, also
with a specific need.
Will he remain involved
with NCC now that his Alumni
Association board president
term is up and he’s off to tour
every Rotary club in Pennsyl­
vania? Well, for Long, longterm relationships are the
only kind he knows.
by paul joly
continued from page 43
Rosalin Petrucci
continued from page 39
road that so many of our
displaced homemakers face.
Joan Verplanck stressed the
importance of using your sup­
port group. And our speaker
gave a moving account of her
experiences, and thanked
the Petruccis with grace and
style.”
Mark your calendar
for next year’s luncheon, to
be held May 9, 2008, at The
Palace in Somerset Park,
N.J.. Jim Petrucci missed this
year’s event. But he had a
very good reason. He was in
attendance at another impor­
tant event: the birth of his
son, Lorenzo Joseph Petrucci,
who will surely learn from
his dad (and mom — and defi­
nitely from his grandmother)
the importance of women in
the workplace.
by jim johnson ’89
dents, they are helping to define
our community.
But the parents are not
the only ones in the Amin
family to understand giv­
ing back. Pat and Dr. Amin
have three children: Nishali,
Natessa and Deven. They
also know the importance of
helping others. Deven, now
17, is climbing Mt. Kiliman­
jaro this summer; his second
time to the “roof of Africa.”
But before that, he will spend
some weeks as a volunteer
for an orphanage in Tanzania
where the children are either
HIV positive or have lost their
parents to AIDS.
“Last year, Deven took a
box full of baseball caps and
T-shirts,” his proud mother
says. “The kids went crazy
for them.” This year, Deven
will take along much-needed
funds for the orphanage
that he collected through a
fund-raiser he organized.
It is that kind of giving
back the couple teach their
children; and that sort of
understanding that makes
Northampton Community
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College proud to call Pat an
alum, and the Amin family a
part of our family.
by jim johnson ’89
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TO YOU
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FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
John F. Eureyecko, Chair
Bruce A. Palmer ’77, Vice Chair
Michael Albarell
John Alexander
Patrice R. Amin ’74
John J. Blair
Bruce E. Davis, Esquire
Thomas J. Doluisio
Susan E. Drabic
James F. Dunleavy, Treasurer
Robert M. Eater
M. Arif Fazil
Foundation Board 2007
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sally F. Jablonski ’78 – President
Larry Sechney ’72 – Vice President
Kenneth D. Buck ’75
Wendy J. Connor ’99
James C. Deisher ’84
Stephen J. Dolak, Jr. ’69
Gary Hartney ’86
Keith James ’04
Jim Johnson ’89
Debi Julia ’85
Susan Koss ’85
Gerald T. Long ’76 & ’84
Francis Macri ’76
Carl L. Mancino ’75
Mary Jane McAteer ’76
Scott M. Raab ’92
Melissa Recchia ’90
Stephen Repasch ’75
Marie Sterlein ’83
Anna Stofko ’77
Brian Swanson ’97 & ’07
Sandra P. Vulcano ’72
Charles M. Hannig
Silvia Hoffman
Steve Hovey
David B. Kennedy
Michael Krupa ’71
Susan K. Kubik, Executive Director
William E. Landis
William H. Lehr
Tim Lewis
Keith Lombardi
Paul F. Mack
Denise McCall ’75
Mike Molewski
David A. Nepereny
Charles J. Peischl, Esquire
Diane S. Repyneck
Robert A. Rupel
Frank Russo
Stuart W. Schooley
Paul Schuchman
Dr. Arthur L. Scott
Dorothy Stephenson, Esquire
Donna G. Taggart ’73
Timothy VanSyckle
Bruce Waldman
Board Members Emeriti
Arnold L. Cook, D.D.S., M.S.D.
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