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pring Semester 2010 has witnessed both Bethany tradition and progress,as the College continues to blend the best of our rich heritage with contemporary needs and opportunities. As wecelebrate the 170th anniversary of our founding,this issue highlights the College’s impressiveresponse to the ongoing rebuilding of Haiti,both in the outpouring of Bethany community

support in the immediate aftermath this winter and in continuing relief and rebuilding efforts. Bethany alumnusand trustee Arthur Keys ‘67, H 2006, founder, president andCEO of International Relief and Development (IRD), inArlington, Va., profiled on page 12, is in the forefront of this global initiative.

We are indeed fortunate that other accomplished and prominent alumni, includingDr. Walter Bortz ‘67, H 2006, president emeritus of Hampden Sydney College inVirginia and our Founder’s Day speaker in March, have returned to campus to sharetheir wisdom and life experiences (see New & Noteworthy, page 4.) Other thoughtfulmessages were presented on campus by alumni Jeffrey L. Seglin ‘78, a noted author,professor and ethicist at the Kalon Scholarship Luncheon (see New & Noteworthy, p. 4) and The Rev. Bonnie Thurston ‘74, principal speaker at this year’s Oreon E.Scott Lectures.

This sense of community, mission and service are very much aligned with the values of our founder, Alexander Campbell, and others whose vision allowed theCollege to survive and thrive to this day. We think that they would be pleased today,not only with the impact Bethany students, faculty and alumni have on the region,the nation and the world, but also, with the way in which the College’s history andarchitecture are being preserved.

The nearly complete restoration of 100-year-old Cochran Hall (see cover, storiesand photos on page 15) as a student residence marks the return of his historic structure, dedicated in 1910, to productive use. Vacant in recent years, it is wonderfulto see it restored for incoming students in fall 2010. The completion of the Hall as avital place for student living also reflects the strength of Bethany’s enrollment at 850full-time students (1,000 overall), the strongest in many years.

Long-serving Bethany faculty, including Professor Randy Cooey (see profile, page18. ), John F. and Evelyn Casey Steen Professor of Economics, who retired this springafter a record 44 years and who was recently honored with the establishment of anendowed award, The W. Randolph Cooey Value Added Award, continue to maketheir mark, with their legacies inspiring students and alumni, including Trustee Bob McCann ‘80, who then go forth and give back, for generations to come. McCann,Board of Trustees vice-chair, and his wife Cindy recently announced the establish-ment of the McCann Family Student Investment Fund in which Bethany studentswill now serve as investment professionals responsible for a $1 million endowmentwhile applying the financial savvy they have developed in the classroom to the real-world theater of investment management. In addition, the Fund will enable theCollege to invite guest speakers from the financial world, as well as leaders in the philanthropic and non-profit sector, to campus.

Bob and Cindy have been involved in a number of worthy projects at Bethanythroughout the years. Among them are the McCann Learning Center, which servesso many students while providing a home for four important College programs, theProgram for Academic and Student Success (PASS), which recently received recognition from NAICU in Washington, D.C., and the tutor and BethBridge programs and the Writing Center.

As I travel around the nation to visitwith Bethany alumni, it is gratifyingthat some have chosen to return to theiralma mater in key leadership posts,where they are playing a significant partin moving the College forward. VicePresidents Bill Kiefer ‘71 and Sven deJong, ‘95, profiled on page 18, representingperspectives of varied alumni generations,are doing a magnificent job as membersof the President’s Cabinet as we implementthe College Master Plan.

Bethany’s tradition as a place of academic rigor and opportunity contin-ues, as student athletes excel both in theclassroom and on the courts and playing fields. It is noteworthy thatmany, including the entire front line on the women’s volleyball team, havemaintained perfect 4.0 grade point aver-ages this semester (see “Perfect Season,”page 29.) Likewise, Bethany’s strongties with its founding denomination, theChristian Church (Disciples of Christ),continue with the annual Oreon ScottLectures, among many initiatives ofChaplain Scott Thayer.

As I noted at our March 4, 2010,Founder’s Day celebration, althoughboth architecture and campus residentiallife have changed dramatically over theyears, the College’s essential character— emphasizing intellectual freedom,diversity, personal growth, leadershipand a close academic community — hascontinued to flourish.

Despite a challenging economy, ourendowment and financial positionremain strong, thanks to the ongoingsupport of many committed alumni andfriends. Faith, it has often been noted, isthat vision which lies just beyond ourhorizon. Our founders embodied anabundance of faith, envisioning a liberalarts college that would prepare youngscholars for positions of leadership andinfluence. And so we Bethanians do today.

With the 10-Year College MasterPlan, Bethany 2020, still in place,Bethany is well-positioned to honor ourfounders while adapting their visionand mission to contemporary chal-lenges. Thanks to each of you for allyou continue to do to make their dreama reality.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Scott D. MillerPresident of the College

Strong POSITION

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10Spelling ReliefArthur Keys ‘67 helps the worldprepare the best plan forward.

18We’re Back!Two Bethany alumni put their backgrounds to good use.

20A Grand RetirementProfessor Randolph Cooey’s 44-yearteaching career draws to a close.

04 Noteworthy08 Graduation22 Sports30 Class Notes

Bethany Today is a quarterly publication of Bethany College. For additional copies of this publication, or more information on the college, please call (304) 829-7221.EditorElizabeth Van Iersel

Managing EditorRebecca (Guinan) Rose ‘01

Contributing EditorDawn Lippman

Contributing PhotographersTodd JonesMartin Santek Photography

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S U M M E R 2 0 1 0O N T H E C O V E R The nearly complete restoration of 100-year-oldCochran Hall as a student residence marks thereturn of this historic structure, dedicated in1910, to productive use. The completion of theHall as a vital place for student living alsoreflects the strength of Bethany’s enrollment at850 full-time students (1,000 overall), thestrongest in many years. See page 15.

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Senior AdministrationDr. Scott D. MillerPresident of the College

Dr. Darin Fields Vice President for AcademicAffairs and Dean of Faculty

William R. KieferExecutive Vice President and General Counsel

Sven de JongVice President for Institutional Advancement

Center for InstitutionalAdvancementDr. Scott D. MillerPresident of the College

Sven de Jong ‘95 Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Stephanie Kappel ‘95 Executive Assistant to the President

Dr. Mort GambleAssistant to the President

Shirley KempDirector of Advancement Services

Judy PyleExecutive Assistant forAdvancement

Michele Rejonis ‘94Director of Alumni andParent Relations

Merlinda LeesAdministrative Assistant forInstitutional Advancement

Dr. Larry Grimes, ‘64Director of Church Relations

Rebecca Rose ‘01 Director of Communications

Brian Rose ‘98 Sports Information Director

Dawn Lippman Media Relations Specialist

Felicity RuggieroCurator, Historic Bethany

Betty Van Iersel Editor of Bethany Today

For 170 years, Bethany College has been ahighly contemporary institution basedin the tradition of the liberal arts. TheCollege offers a wide array of studies,awarding Bachelor of Science and

Bachelor of Arts degrees in more than 25 fields ofstudy, many with options for emphasis. Studentsalso have the option of including one or moreoptional minors as part of their programs.

The College’s program of liberal arts educationprepares students for a lifetime of work and a lifeof significance. Bethany places particular emphasison leadership and incorporates pre-professionaleducation in dentistry, engineering, law, medicine,physical therapy, public administration, theologyand veterinary medicine.

Bethany’s 1,300-acre campus is located in thenorthern panhandle of West Virginia in the foothillsof the Allegheny Mountains. Pittsburgh, America’sMost Livable City, is a 50-minute drive from campus.Wheeling, W.Va.; Washington, Pa.; and Steubenville,Ohio are less than a half-hour away.

Founded by Alexander Campbell, who providedthe land and funds for the first building and servedas the first president, Bethany has been a four-year private liberal arts college affiliated with the ChristianChurch (Disciples of Christ), since its inception. This religious body, of which Campbell was one ofthe principal founders, continues to support and encourage the College, but exercises no sectarian control. Students from virtually every religious community attend Bethany.

The approximately 850 Bethany students represent28 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico andnine countries.

VALUES Bethany College is an academic community foundedon the close interaction between students and faculty in the educational process. Bethany Collegevalues intellectual rigor and freedom, diversity ofthought and lifestyle, personal growth within acommunity context, and responsible engagementwith public issues. Its programs are designed toengage the mind through emphasis on discipline inthinking, motivation in the search for knowledgeand acquisition of the intellectual resources for alifetime of learning embolden the spirit through theopportunity for intellectual challenge, collaborativeenterprise, athletic competition, artistic expression,personal growth and meaningful work enlarge theworld through exposure to the abundant diversityof thought and lifestyle of the human community,support for personal engagement with societies andcultures different from one’s own and commitmentto service.

Gary M. NovakPittsburgh, Pennsylvania

G. Ogden NuttingWheeling, West Virginia

Robert NuttingWheeling, West Virginia

Edward J. SeeNew Fairfield, Connecticut

Thomas A. SmockPittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Lewis P. WheelerOakland, Pennsylvania

Trustees EmeritiO. John AlpizarPalm Bay, Florida

F. D. BloemekeAlpharetta, Georgia

Walter M. BortzCharleston, SC

James L. CollinsWheeling, West Virginia

Gordon B. DalrtmpleAtlanta, Georgia

Douglas D. DanforthPittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Robert W. Ewing, Jr.Jackson, Wyoming

William R. HoagPittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Rodney B. HurlMarysville, Ohio

Thomas P. Johnson, Jr.Poultney, Vermont

Harry MartensWeston, Massachusetts

John McLaughlinAllison Park, Pennsylvania

Robert PontonPittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Ann C. PrestonSan Francisco, California

John W. RennerCleveland, Ohio

William S. RyanBaltimore, Maryland

Robert A. SandercoxLititz, Pennsylvania

Harold R. WatkinsIndianapolis, Indiana

Officers of theBoard of TrusteesGregory B. JordanChair

Robert J. McCannVice Chair

Scott D. Miller President of the College

Janet A. LongSecretary

Board of TrusteesWilliam B. AllenParkersburg, West Virginia

Elizabeth S. AtholPittsburgh, Pennsylvania

George M. “Ken” BadoSan Francisco, California

Marc B. ChernenkoWellsburg, West Virginia

Neil ChristmanAlpharetta, Georgia

Richard G. ClancySan Diego, California

W. Darwin CollinsUniontown, Pennsylvania

James F. CompanionWheeling, West Virginia

George M. DavisOwings Mills, Maryland

Scarlett L. FosterSt. Louis, Missouri

Fred M. HarrisHagerstown, Maryland

Sy HolzerPittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Asa J. JohnsonNew York, New York

Gregory B. JordanPittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Arthur B. Keys, Jr.Arlington, Virginia

Linda D. LewisNew York, New York

Janet A. LongElyria, Ohio

Robert J. McCannNew York, New York

Eugene MillerBoca Raton, Florida

Scott D. Miller, ex-officioBethany, West Virginia

John W. MullenDallas, Texas

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Bethany College Celebrates 170 Years!BETHANY COLLEGE celebratedits annual Founder’s Day on March 4with a convocation and wreath-layingceremony. Dr. Walter M. Bortz III,President Emeritus of Hampden-Sydney College and Trustee Emeritusof Bethany College, gave the keynoteaddress — “An Honor to the Age anda Blessing to the World.”

Bortz remarked, “This old collegeis a special place. And it was specialpeople who made it possible for youand me to play a role in its continuinggrowth and development as it helpsmen and women discover them-selves, identify ways in which theywill participate in life’s challengesand provide leadership for others.”He continued, “The story of BethanyCollege is a story of leadership andmentoring. It is this Founder’s Dayand these ceremonies where we tietogether the leadership of Campbellexpressed in the founding of BethanyCollege and the generations whohave been and continue to be men-tored by learned and caring faculty,experienced staff and those whobelieve in small colleges as magicalislands of learning.”

Bethany President Scott D. Millerpresided over the convocation, heldat 11 a.m. in Commencement Hall.Founder’s Day at Bethany College istraditionally observed on the firstThursday of March. The Collegereceived its official charter from theLegislature of Virginia on March 2,1840. The charter was affirmed onJune 20, 1863, by the Legislature ofthe newly formed state of WestVirginia.

To view the video from Founder’sDay, visit http://vimeo.com/9924596

Furbee, Williams Cited for ExcellencePROFESSOR OF SOCIAL WORKand Department Chair KatherineShelek-Furbee and Director ofPhysical Plant Ted Williams — both

now conclud-ing 26 yearsof service toBethany —were honoredwith thePresident’sAward for

Excellence in Performance for facultyand staff, respectively, at Honors Dayceremonies April 15, 2010.

Professor Furbee’s service atBethany College corresponds rough-ly to the existence of the Social WorkProgram — one quarter century.

“You might say that my career andthe Program grew together,” she saidof her 26-year career at the College.Professor Furbee began her service

at Bethany in1984, and theSocial WorkProgram wasofficiallyaccredited in1983-1984.Since then,

she has shepherded more than 150graduates through the Program,President Miller noted.

In that duration, she has seen theProgram grow in both enrollmentand stature, marking its 25th year ofaccreditation in April 2009.

“An innovative teacher and efficient administrator, she has alsorevitalized the Kalon Leadership program while spearheading efforts to increase service learningopportunities for students and faculty,” President Miller said.

Professor Furbee was also cited for her outreach to working

professionals in the fields of socialwork, health care and communityservice and her leadership of a two-plus-two program with WestVirginia Northern CommunityCollege.

Also beginning his career atBethany College in 1984, Director ofthe Physical Plant Ted Williams“helps ensure that this place ofhaunting beauty always looks its bestand that our students, faculty andstaff are cared for,” President Millerremarked.

“Most weekends you will find himhere just ‘checking on things,’” he noted.

“(Williams) works tirelessly toensure that each of us can come towork every day and focus on ourmission of education. He is a colorfulcharacter who has a passion forBethany College, its students andemployees.”

Capital Campaign MoreThan Halfway Toward $52 Million Goal“TRANSFORMATION NOW!” —Bethany’s five-year strategic planninginitiative — has raised $29.2 millionof the $52 million goal announced byPresident Scott D. Miller in 2008.

Projects have included increasingBethany’s endowment, enhancingalumni giving and raising funds foradditional student facilities andscholarships.

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Bethany’s PASS ProgramChosen for NationalAttentionBETHANY’S PROGRAM FORAcademic and Social Success (PASS)has been chosen by the NationalAssociation of Independent Collegesand Universities (NAICU) as one ofeight outstanding programs submittedto its College Access and Success proj-ect to be shared with members ofPresident Barack Obama’s staff. Itsgoal is to highlight programs demon-strating success in reaching out tounderserved student populations andimproving access to a college education.

The eight programs were cited asmodels in support of the President’sgoal of making the United States thenation with the world’s highest proportion of college graduates by2020. The PASS program was alsocited repeatedly at the 2010 NAICUannual conference.

Bethany Launches Masterof Arts in TeachingBETHANY HAS announced theestablishment of its first graduatedegree program — a Master of Artsin Teaching (MAT) — set to beginwith the start of the 2010-2011 aca-demic year. The Higher LearningCommission of the North CentralAssociation of Colleges and Schoolsgave its official endorsement ofBethany’s program this week.

“The Master of Arts in Teaching is an innovative degree program thatbuilds upon Bethany’s already high-impact education curriculum,”stated Bethany College President ScottD. Miller. “Our Department ofEducation is well-known forpreparing exceptionally qualifiedgraduates with a thorough under-standing of successful teachingpractices. Now — by taking advan-tage of our new, graduate-levelcoursework — students can lookforward to even more professionalopportunities upon earning adegree from Bethany College.”

The MAT degree at Bethany is aprogressive program created to serveindividuals who have earned theirbaccalaureate degree in education

and teaching certification and wishto further their professional develop-ment through graduate work in ped-agogy. In addition, the MAT programprovides a pathway into teaching forthose who hold a baccalaureatedegree outside of education, allowingthem to pursue graduate-level studieswhile completing the requirementsfor initial teacher certifications in elementary (grades K-6) or middleschool education (grades 5-9).

Bethany’s MAT program also pro-vides an option for Bethany under-graduates entering their senior yearto seek provisional admission to theprogram and begin coursework. Thisplan enables students to graduate infive years with a baccalaureate degree,initial licensure and an MAT degree.

The MAT program is designed tobe a part-time program lastingapproximately two years. Graduateclasses will be held on evenings andweekends during regular semesters,along with January and summer termcoursework. Online classes may alsobe offered. The program culminateswith a full-time, semester-longinternship in a public school.

Bethany College StudentsSelected for Top Internshipsin Washington, D.C.THREE BETHANY COLLEGEpolitical science majors recentlyturned classroom knowledge intoreal-world experience, earning prestigious internships through The Washington Center forInternships and AcademicSeminars, in spring 2010.

Wendy McAfee ‘10, of Jewett,Ohio, interned with CongresswomanTammy Baldwin, who represents the 2nd Congressional District ofWisconsin. Quinn McCall ‘11, ofVenetia, Pa., interned with the well-known law firm Kohn, Kohn, & Colapinto, LLP, while Matt Nemec‘11, of New Brighton, Pa., workedwith the Office of National DrugControl Policy, a component of theExecutive Office of the President.Through their placements, the students gained valuable experience,attending classes and learning aboutlife in the nation’s capital.

Bethany has been affiliated withThe Washington Center for morethan a decade. Dr. Clinton Maffett,Bethany College professor of politicalscience and chair of the Departmentof History and Political Science,serves as the College’s liaison to theorganization. More than 30 Bethanystudents have participated in TheWashington Center programs.

Noted Ethicist AddressesKalon Scholars Luncheon“I CANNOT TEACH someone ethics,but I can help them define their val-ues,” Jeffrey L. Seglin ‘78, a well-knownNew York Times author and leadingbusiness ethicist, told attendees of hisMarch 6 keynote address at the 26thannual Kalon Scholarship Luncheon.

The event was part of the KalonLeadershipScholarshipCompetitionfor incomingfreshmen withexceptionalacademic,

leadership and service records.“Bethany did not change who

I was, but it did define who I am,” he told Kalon scholars, candidates,faculty and others in attendance.

Seglin’s son Ed ‘89, chairman ofthe North Central High SchoolEnglish Department in Indianapolis,Ind., is also an alumnus.

Seglin writes the popular “TheRight Thing,” a weekly column ongeneral ethics syndicated by The NewYork Times Syndicate. He has alsoauthored or co-authored more than adozen books on business and writ-ing. One, The Right Thing: Conscience,Profit and Personal Responsibility inToday’s Business, was named one ofthe “Best Business Books of 2003” bythe Library Journal.

In addition, Seglin serves as asso-ciate professor of writing, literatureand publishing at Emerson Collegeand is an ethics fellow at the PoynterInstitute for Media Studies. He earneda master’s degree in theological studiesfrom The Divinity School at HarvardUniversity.



West Virginia CampusCompact Selects BethanyCollege as Global YouthService Day Mini-GrantInstitutionBETHANY WAS one of eight collegesselected for mini-grant funding byWest Virginia Campus Compact, thestate’s lead agency for Global YouthService Day 2010. The College usedthe mini-grant to fund Spring intoService! — a program designed tohelp ready the community for spring.

Bethany’s senior class KalonScholars, in cooperation withBethany Memorial Church and avariety of other college and town rep-resentatives, worked with area com-munity volunteers to participate inspring cleanup projects includingyard work and repairing ravages ofthe winter snowstorms, April 25,2010, as part of their farewell gift tothe Bethany community.

“The Kalon Scholars hope thatthis event will be only the first ofmany to come in uniting the College,community and student body inefforts to make Bethany the best itcan be,” stated Katherine Shelek-Furbee, professor of social work,chair of the Department of SocialWork and faculty advisor to theKalon Scholars.

Established in 1988, Global YouthService Day is the largest serviceevent in the world and is now cele-brated in more than 100 countries.

New Trustee NamedPHILANTHROPIST ASA JOHNSONhas been named to the BethanyCollege Board of Trustees, continu-ing a family tradition that enduresfrom 1865. His father, Thomas P.Johnson, Jr., who has served since1990, has become a trustee emeritus.Johnson’s forebears have servedBethany since 1865, when AlexanderCampbell named Thomas W. Phillipsof New Castle, Pa., a trustee, a posi-

tion he held from 1886-1912; his son,Thomas W. Phillips, Jr. served from1915-1956. The next generationassumed Bethany leadership, withFrank L. Wiegand serving from 1956-1993 and Thomas PhillipsJohnson, Sr. from 1971-1989. After thedeath of her brother, Grace PhillipsJohnson received an honorary LL.D.degree from Bethany in 1954 for heractive interest in the development ofthe College.

The next generation continued tosupport Bethany College, withThomas Johnson, Jr. serving as trusteefrom 1990 to the present, PhillipsWiegand serving from 1995-2002 andRoger Wiegand from 2002-2007.

Winifred Johnson Clive, an artistof reputation in America andEurope, was artist in residence atBethany and received an honoraryDoctor of Fine Arts in 1979.

Phillips Hall, T. W. PhillipsMemorial Library, Grace PhillipsJohnson Visual Arts Center and theThomas Phillips Johnson Health andRecreation Center, as well as the ThomasW. Phillips Chair in Religious Studies,were all funded by the generosity ofthe Phillips/Johnson family.

Bethany Hosts 2010 Oreon E. Scott LecturesBETHANY COLLEGE HELD the55th annual Oreon E. Scott LecturesApril 12-13 at the MountainsideConference Center. The featuredspeaker was Bonnie Thurston, aWest Virginia native, BethanyCollege graduate and New Testamentscholar. Thurston’s focus was “TheLord’s Prayer: Personal Piety andGlobal Justice.”

Ann Updegraff Spleth, vice president for external relations atChristian Theological Seminary, andRev. Scott Thayer, chaplain of BethanyCollege and pastor of BethanyMemorial Church, also presentedmessages throughout the event.

Thurston, who lives near Wheeling,W.Va., resigned the William F. OrrProfessorship in New Testament atPittsburgh Theological Seminary in2002. She earned a bachelor’s inEnglish (First Honors) from BethanyCollege and a master’s degree anddoctorate from the University ofVirginia. She has done post-doctoralwork at Harvard Divinity School;Eberhard Karls University inTuebingen, Germany; and the EcoleBiblique in Jerusalem.

Governor Minner Speaks at May Morning BreakfastTHE 63RD ANNUAL Darline

Nicholson MayMorningBreakfast,sponsored byPanhellenicCouncil andthe Office ofStudent Life,

was held on Saturday, May 1. Thisbreakfast, named in honor of long-time Bethany College employeeDarline Nicholson after her retirement,was founded to honor the seniorwomen of Bethany College.

Governor Ruth Ann Minner, whorecently completed two terms as thefirst female governor of Delaware,addressed the senior women withadvice on life after college. TheGovernor advised the women presentthat only they can limit what they doin their lives. She urged them not toset limits but to set goals for them-selves and to do all that is necessaryto reach those goals.

At the breakfast, the JoyceChernenko Outstanding Advisoraward was given to Dr. ElizabethLangemak, assistant professor ofEnglish, for her dedication to andsupport of the female students ofBethany College. Also honored at the breakfast was senior SarahWalter with the Aleece C. GreshamLeadership Award.


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With its 1,300-acre campus and easy accessto internationally known horse expertsand facilities, Bethany College is well-

equipped to offer a world-class equestrian program. Students who pursue equine studies can choose

from a wide range of concentrations — all emphasiz-ing direct, hands-on experience. Drawing on thestrengths of a focused program within the context ofa comprehensive liberal arts education, Bethany’sequine studies majors graduate with the knowledgeand mastery of the multi-faceted skills they need tothrive in the equine industry.

Equine studies majors can combine several areasof study, including environmental science, interna-tional relations, political communications, psychologyand education. Bethany offers a pre-veterinary trackas well as opportunities in the following areas:

• facility management and design• horse production and management• equine anatomy and physiology• equine sales preparation and marketing• equine reproduction• riding instruction• driving and eventing• animal nutrition• animal breeding and genetics• equine sports medicine and lameness

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Ride On!

The Bethany Equestrian Club offers competitive riding opportunities for College students in three divisions – Hunt Seat, Dressage and Western.

The College has also added a concentration in equine-facilitated therapy as part of its social work major, whichequips students with the support they need to use their

equine knowledge and skills to assist persons who suffer from physical and/or mental challenges such as autism, cerebral palsy, depression, anxiety and paralysis.

Bethany’s student-run equine facility serves the College and surrounding community with a high-quality boarding option and provides undergraduates with one-on-one instructional timewith established riding and management professionals — furtherpreparing Bethany College equine studies graduates with theextensive learning experience necessary to achieve their goals.

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GASTON CAPERTON, former governor of West Virginiaand current president of the College Board of New York,spoke to Bethany College’s 2010 graduating class as part ofthe institution’s 170th anniversary CommencementWeekend. Caperton presented listeners with a challengeto view all of their experiences — both good and bad — aspreparation for success.

Caperton delivered his remarks, “Preparation, Path toSuccess,” to Bethany’s 124 graduating seniors on May 15 inthe grassy quadrangle adjacent to the College’s historicOld Main.

“Tomorrow you will take the next step in preparing foryour own professional futures. You might not like it atfirst. I certainly didn’t,” Caperton stated. “But if you recog-nize the value of preparation, all your endeavors will takeon added meaning. And you will pour your heart andyour soul into something you might hate, just to prepareyourself for something you know you will love.”

A native of West Virginia, Caperton expressed gratitudefor the role his parents played in helping him to achievesuccess and, in particular, throughout his journey to overcome dyslexia.

“I’m dyslexic, but back then not much was knownabout dyslexia,” he stated. “My father was the person whosat with me and taught me to read, day-in and day-out,working with me, encouraging me, pushing me.”

Caperton continued, “I have learned firsthand that we

are all born with the capacity to develop the skill sets ofexperts. And I attribute my own success in large measureto this discovery.”

Caperton is the recipient of numerous honorary doctoraldegrees, including a Doctor of Laws from Bethany College.He earned his undergraduate degree from the Universityof North Carolina at Chapel Hill and went on to work for aCharleston, W.Va., insurance agency, eventually becomingits principal owner. The company grew under his leader-ship to become the nation’s 10th-largest privately ownedinsurance brokerage firm.

Caperton was elected governor of West Virginia twiceand served from 1989 to 1997. Education was a top priorityduring his time in office, and he is credited with raisingteachers’ salaries, improving training for teachers in orderto more effectively use technology in the classroom andsupporting programs that led to $800 million in invest-ments for new schools and improvements to existingstructures.

Building upon his passion for improving educationalopportunities for students, he has served as president ofthe College Board — a not-for-profit membership associationcomposed of more than 5,700 schools, colleges, universitiesand other educational organizations — since 1999. TheCollege Board annually serves seven million students andtheir parents, 23,000 high schools and 3,800 collegesthrough activities designed to help students successfullyinitiate and navigate their college careers. The SAT®, thePSAT/NMSQT® and the Advanced Placement Program®(AP®) are among the group’s programs.

Caperton’s May 15 address not only stressed the impor-tance of the preparation students engaged in at BethanyCollege, but also throughout their lives with the help ofothers. “Everything they have done for you — reading toyou, helping you with your homework, even signing youup for the piano lessons you always hated — it’s all beenabout preparing you to achieve your own goals, whateveryou shall determine them to be.”

Bethany College President Dr. Scott D. Miller alsoemphasized the role students’ Bethany education hasplayed in preparing them for future endeavors. “You aregoing to be right in the middle of some very interestingdevelopments in your lifetime,” he said. “Moreover, yourdistinguished liberal arts education at Bethany College hasprepared you exceptionally well to anticipate and managechange, one of the hallmarks of an educated person.”

Miller continued, saying, “The future in which you will

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live and work is fundamentally about incorporating newideas and themes into our lives. In this way,” he added,“your liberal arts education will serve you well . . . Yourprofessors at Bethany College have prepared you to analyze and synthesize new information, to think criticallyand to ask informed questions. All of you will need theseskills as you move further into the 21st century.”

Dr. Marylouise Fennell, former president of CarlowUniversity in Pittsburgh, Pa., and current senior counselfor The Council of Independent Colleges, deliveredremarks to the graduating seniors during the College’sBaccalaureate service on May 14. Fennell was presentedwith an honorary Doctor of Humanities during theCommencement Ceremony.

Fennell is known internationally for her work as a consultant who specializes in the field of independenthigher education. She serves as a mentor, counselor andconsultant to presidents, administrators and boards oftrustees of colleges and universities.

As senior counsel for the Council of IndependentColleges, based in Washington, D.C., she has headed theNew Presidents Program for nearly 20 years. She has heldboth teaching and administrative positions at St. JosephCollege and the University of Hartford in Connecticut, aswell as Boston University.

Fennell, who has been the chief consultant for theAssociation of Private Universities of Central America,has worked in more than 20 countries and has receivedmore than 50 honorary doctoral degrees. She serves asexecutive director of the Inter-American Consortium, acollaboration between six American (including Bethany)and 11 foreign higher educational institutions.

She is extensively published in the areas of accredita-tion, higher education and leadership and has co-pub-

lished two books with Miller: “President to President:Views on Technology in Higher Education, Volume II”and “Presidential Perspectives (Volume IV): Leadership inthe Great Depression,” She is the author of the CentralAmerican Accreditation Guidelines for Excellence inEducation.

Fennell was born in Connecticut, and she entered theInstitute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas there in1957. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree fromDiocesan Sisters College, her Master of Education andCertificate of Advanced Graduate Study from theUniversity of Hartford, and a Doctoral degree from BostonUniversity. She has done post-doctoral training at institu-tions such as Harvard University and the University ofConnecticut, among others.

Gregory B. Jordan, Chair of the Bethany College Board of Trustees; Dr. Marylouise Fennell, Honorary Doctor of Humanities recipient; Gaston Caperton,2010 Commencement Speaker; Dr. Scott D. Miller, President of the College.

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FROM POST-KATRINA HELP IN THE GULFCOAST TO OPERATIONS IN HAITI ANDAFGHANISTAN, INTERNATIONAL RELIEF ANDDEVELOPMENT (IRD) IS KNOWN FOR ITSEXPERTISE IN COMMUNITY STABILIZATION.UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF ITS FOUNDER,PRESIDENT AND CEO DR. ARTHUR KEYS ‘67,H 2006, IRD HELPS RESIDENTS PREPARE THEBEST PLAN FORWARD.

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Dr. Keys jokes with a CashFor Work laborer who spokesome English as theyunloaded bags of fertilizer



T H AT WA S T H E S I T UAT I O N confronting theInternational Relief and Development (IRD) assessmentteam when members first arrived in Haiti and visitedLeogane, the town closest to the earthquake’s epicenterand target of IRD’s primary relief and developmentefforts. The team arrived on January 18, 2010, six days fol-lowing the quake. With the town and immediate vicinityexperiencing 90 percent destruction, the team — about 35on the ground today — projects that rebuilding willrequire at least a decade-long effort.

IRD founder, President and CEO Dr. Arthur Keys ‘67,H 2006 noted that “long-term recovery will require re-building Haiti’s economic and social structures.”

Immediately following the assessment in Leogane,IRD began distributing emergency shelter materials toarea families. “The entire population was sleeping out-side,” said Adam Koons, IRD’s Emergency Relief Team

leader. “Even if their home was not destroyed, they wereafraid to enter any buildings that were still standing.”

To date, the team has provided emergency shelter formore than 3,500 families. Members are working to provide 2,500 families with transitional shelter materials,such as lumber, corrugated metal and cement blocks.Families will also receive tools and training in order tostrengthen their transitional homes.

In addition to shelter assistance, IRD is committed toassisting with sanitation and water infrastructure needs.Currently, IRD is building 1,200 latrines, showers andhand-washing stations, which will serve nearly 30,000individuals. IRD will also provide hygiene education forthe people of Leogane. The organization has distributedmore than $12.7 million worth of donated commodities,including medical supplies, medicines, rehydration salts,solar-powered lights, water purifiers, hygiene kits and

IMAGINE BEING among the first relief teams on the ground in earthquake-devastated Haiti. Ninety percent of the buildings are damaged; at least half— including the iconic National Cathedral and Presidential Palace, mostschools and hospitals — are destroyed; more than 200,000 people are deadand another 302,977 families (representing 1.5 million people) have lost their homes. Fearing aftershocks, the rest of the capital city’s population of 9million is afraid to re-enter its damaged homes. Now envision the aftermath:a critical dearth of medical supplies and antibiotics impedes physicians; hospital operating rooms are open-air tents; food and water deliveries aresporadic and inadequate; the main port is damaged; and many roads areunusable, or if they remain open they are gridlocked with traffic.

Photo taken of Haiti’s capitalPort-au-Prince on 13 January2010. The devastating destruc-tion that was caused by a 7.3magnitude earthquake on 12January 2010 is clearly visible.

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other basic humanitarian aid.Known for its development

expertise in community stabi-lization, IRD’s approach to theHaitian crisis is similar to thatin other major areas of involve-ment, including Afghanistan,Iraq and Sudan, where locals identify and prioritize needs.Just days after the Haitian quake, a team of seven, includingtwo engineering experts, conducted door-to-door interviewswith Leogane’s mayor and residents to prepare the bestplan forward for the Leogane community.

“We’re leaning on IRD,” said Leogane Mayor SantosAlexis.

Just as in Haiti, development in other areas served byIRD is community-driven. “We can’t implement solutionswithout local support,” says Dr. Keys.

In Afghanistan, where Dr. Keys recently spent a weekvisiting IRD’s agriculture and infrastructure programs,community-driven solutions are essential for success.

In southern and eastern provinces of Afghanistan, forexample, IRD is building more than 900 miles of ruralroads, which requires support from local families and offi-cials for construction to go smoothly and for the road toremain usable into the future. A concurrent program hasdistributed wheat seed and fertilizer vouchers to nearly300,000 farmers to stimulate agricultural production. IRDconsulted with local farmers and local government andcommunity leaders before distributions began to get theirinput on which seeds would work best in each area ofAfghanistan and which ones local farmers would be mostwilling to plant based on upkeep, yields and marketprices. The success of the Afghanistan agriculture pro-gram in 2008-2009 has led to an expanded, $300 millionprogram that includes Helmand and Kandahar provinces.

Just a dozen years after its founding by Dr. Keys in 1998,after his diversified career in humanitarian internationalaid and fund development, IRD is among the world’slargest NGOs, with a staff of 6,000 in 41 nations and anapproximately $600 million annual operating budget.

“IRD is committed to building lasting relationships andstrengthening the capabilities of our beneficiaries so thatthey can become self-sufficient and direct their ownfuture,” Dr. Keys emphasized.

Cash contributions continue to be critical to the reliefefforts in Haiti and to all of IRD’s work around the world.

You can stay up-to-date on the latest IRD activities byvisiting www.ird.org or becoming a fan on Facebook.

Bethany College’s ‘Hands to Haiti’ RaisesSupport for Earthquake VictimsBethany College has teamed with IRD to implement“Bethany: Hands to Haiti” — a program designed to raisefunds and support for victims of the recent catastrophe inHaiti. Organizers hope to raise $10,000 by the end of the2010-11 school year.

“Hands to Haiti” has featured a variety of projects andkicked off with an Amazon Kindle Raffle in February2010. Students were given the chance to participate in“Vote for Your Favorite Luxury” — a fund-raising drivefeaturing pictures of water, food, clothes, family, roof andmore, held during meal times on campus. Bethany alsoaccepted admission donations at men’s and women’shome basketball games and supported an April fundraiserat IRD’s headquarters in Arlington, Va..

In addition, “Project Red,” inspired by the internationalProject (RED) campaign to raise money and awareness for The Global Fund, featured a week of events inFebruary, including a speaker from IRD, fashion show,“Wear Red for Haiti” day, a red food competition andmore.

In other events, more than 30 Bethany women assem-bled health aid kits for victims of Haiti’s recent earthquakeat a meeting organized by the College’s sisters of Zeta TauAlpha Sorority. Each of the kits containing needed toiletries were accompanied by a personal, handwrittennote from a Bethany student. Completed kits were takento a Wellsburg church for shipment to Haiti.

Top left, clockwise:Dr. Keys meets Lt. Col. MattBaker of the 1st Battalion / 3rdMarine Regiment (1/3 Marines).An earthquake victim beingtreated in Haiti. Dr. Keys inspectsDAP fertilizer being distributedto farmer beneficiaries.

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A NATIVE OF WASHINGTON, PA., Trustee Arthur B. KeysJr. ‘67, H 2006 is president and CEO of International Reliefand Development (IRD), a non-governmental organization(NGO) he founded in 1998. With a $600 million annualbudget and staff of 6,000 operating in 41 countries, IRD isthe largest NGO recipient of US Agency for InternationalDevelopment (USAID) funds. Other major funding sourcesinclude the Departments of Agriculture and State.

With headquarters in Arlington, Va., IRD is an outgrowthof Dr. Keys’ humanitarian aid work since the early 1980swhen he worked in the former Yugoslavia for the WorldCouncil of Churches Urban-Rural Mission Program. Hemet his wife Jasna Basaric-Keys, a Bosnian native, there,and when strife broke out in the early 1990s he wasengaged in projects in Albania, Kosovo, Serbia and Croatia.He also frequently writes and speaks about public policyissues in the Balkans. Prior to forming IRD, Dr. Keys waspresident of Keys and Associates, Inc., a for-profit organi-zation raising more than $150 million in grants and in-kindcontributions for NGOs in international development.

His interest in social issues and concerns was fosteredwhen, as a Bethany student majoring in political scienceand history and minoring in religion, Dr. Keys was influ-enced by activist Chaplain Jeff Hamilton and by his NewTestament studies with the late Professor Hiram Lester.

“It was Professor Lester who really motivated me toapply my thinking to social concerns and mission,” he saidof his time at Bethany, which coincided with the VietnamWar. Earning his B.A. in 1967, he went on to YaleUniversity, where he studied under the renowned Rev.

William Sloane Coffin Jr., then the university chaplain.Temporarily leaving his divinity studies to work for the

pivotal 1968 presidential campaign of the late Sen. EugeneMcCarthy, D-Minn., Dr. Keys returned to earn his M.Div.from Yale University Divinity School and a D.Min. fromEmory University, which honored him with its prestigiousEmory Award in 2009. In 2005, he received another signifi-cant honor as recipient of Yale University’s distinguishedWilliam Sloane Coffin Award for Peace and Justice.

Dr. Keys returned to Bethany as Baccalaureate speakerin 2006, when he was awarded an Honorary Doctor ofHumane Letters.

After re-engaging with Bethany while working with Dr. Clinton W. Maffett, Chair of the Department of Historyand Political Science and Professor of Political Science,and international students in the Washington SemesterProgram, Dr. Keys joined the Bethany Board of Trustees in 2009. He serves on the Academic Affairs Committee,and weekends frequently find him near campus on his270-acre farm in Washington County, Pa., where he raises50 head of grass-fed beef cattle and organic hay. He andhis wife Jasna have three children, including twinteenagers still at home.

Employing several young alumni of Bethany College —Chris Watson ‘08 (Afghanistan), Chris Palo ‘07 (ProgramDevelopment), Elly Slavova ‘02 (Program Development),and Glenn Wright ‘10 (Recruitment) — on the IRD staff, Dr. Keys notes, “They are very serious, very motivated andwell-trained. All four are highly productive, energetic andeager to take on new challenges.”

With an international perspective and unparalleledforum for humanitarian aid and development, Dr. Keys isconvinced of the value of liberal arts colleges such asBethany, which “provide the very best foundation for futurecareers which can go in many different directions.

“My own life and career demonstrate that a vocationalcontext can be formed while seeking an education,” heconcludes.


“(Bethany young alumni/IRD staff)are very serious, very motivatedand well-trained. All four are highlyproductive, energetic and eager totake on new challenges.”

THE ‘KEYS’ TO SUCCESS

Dr. Keys thanks an Afghan AVIPAPlus/IRD staff member for his work.

Dr. Keys talks to the AVIPA Plus/IRD Afghanstaff in Nawa district, Helmand province,about the importance of the program inbringing stability to southern Afghanistan.

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Back to the FutureHISTORY IS PRESERVED AS COCHRAN HALLIS BEING BROUGHT BACK TO LIFE ASBETHANY’S NEWEST RESIDENCE

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HISTORIC COCHRAN HALL,vacant in recent years, will be reincarnated as Bethany’s newestresidence when 72 students moveinto its renovated garden-style suites.

“It’s wonderful to know that it isbeing preserved,” Trustee Elizabeth(Beth) Athol ‘82, a cousin of founderMark Mordecai Cochran (for whoseson Percy the Hall is named), noted.

Cochran is among many historicbuildings on campus, including fiveon the National Register. It was dedicated in 1912 to Percy BayardCochran 1900, son of M. M. Cochran,on the site of Isaac and SophieStewart’s Ranch and the famousStewart Spring. The former was razedin about 1909. The Hall was originallyused as a men’s residence and then forfaculty offices and classrooms with aguest apartment in the basement.

“This sense of place, tradition andcontinuity is part of what makesBethany College so special,” President Miller, who holds the M.M. Cochran Professorship inLeadership Studies, noted.

At least four generations ofCochrans have attended Bethany,and at least three family members haveserved as trustees, including M.M.

Cochran 1875, current Trustee Elizabeth(Beth) Sweeney Athol ‘82 and her aunt,Ann Cochran Preston ‘56.

Beth’s mother, Mary CochranSweeney ‘53 of Mt. Lebanon, Pa., an Alumni Council member from1990-1999, remembers the residenceas all-male in her years on campus.She and sisters Ann and MargaretCochran Norton ‘55 lived in the ZetaTau Alpha house, while a fourth, thelate Susan Emma Cochran, lived in awomen’s residence. Daughters Beth‘82 and Margaret Sweeney West ‘84are also alumnae.

The eldest Cochran was MarkMordecai (1854-1936), Class of 1875.

During almost two-thirds ofBethany’s existence, “M.M.”, as hewas known, was closely connectedwith his alma mater as a student,trustee, patron and benefactor.

Born at the start of the industrialera, when the region’s economy wasshifting from agriculture to manu-facturing and mining, he saw therise of western Pennsylvania as asteel and coal colossus. Theyoungest of 13 children, he displayedthe traits of independence and originality in action that would mark his adult life.

A Bethany student in what hasbeen called “the golden era,” hisclassmates included Champ Clark,

Current renovations underway

Some Kind of Hall If you haven’t visited the campus lately, a lot ischanging, including Bethany’s newest Residence,Cochran Hall. As President Miller notes, “Thissense of place, tradition and continuity is part ofwhat makes Bethany College so special.”

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speaker of theU.S. House ofRepresentatives;Joseph RuckerLamar, a U.S.Supreme Courtjustice; and the

third President of Bethany College(1887-1889) W.H. Woolery.Professors who influenced himincluded President W.K. Pendleton(1866-1887), who taught moral philos-ophy and Biblical literature; A.E.Dolbear, science; Charles l. Loos,ancient and modern languages; J.B.Crenshaw, mathematics; and F.D.Power, ancient languages. Cochranmarried a local woman, the formerEmma Whitsett, daughter of Dr.James E. Whitsett, a trustee.

After leaving Bethany, he ranunsuccessfully for the U.S. Congress,became a Board member of Bethanyin 1881 and accepted the Democraticnomination for district attorney inhis county in 1883. At the turn ofthe century, his support helped totransform the College and the town.In addition to Cochran Hall, he cre-ated an endowed president’s chairand funded physical enhancements,including a central heating plant,electric power plant, water system,interurban electric line and theCochran cottages.

At the end of his term in office as

district attorney, the Uniontown, Pa.,Daily News published the followingtribute:

“In addition to being a successfulcriminal lawyer, Mr. Cochran is athorough business lawyer. He enjoysthe reputation of being one of themost competent general practitionersof the bar…He has, furthermore, thatkeen business sense which charac-terizes the Cochran family, and heknows how to pursue an advantagein or out of court.”

A Bethany alumnus, JohnMarshall 1902, former assistant solic-itor general of the United States,characterized M.M.’s service andinfluence as follows:

“Mark Mordecai Cochran was noordinary man. He was a giant ofBethany. Such devotion as his isunprecedented in our history.Bethany was the great passion of hislife. His contributions to the growth

and development of Bethany werenot only conspicuous, but continuous,for a period of approximately 60years. He worked for the College inseason and out of season. He wasundaunted by obstacles…Fartherback than any of us can remember,he led the friends of Bethany in aconstant endeavor to perpetuate andstrengthen this institution.”

Left to right, clockwise:Current renovation project.An image of Cochran Halltaken in 1947. Dr. Cochran.Students gather in their dor-mitory for a late afternoon.

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Students relax in Cochran Hall, 1950

ON MARK MORDECAI COCHRAN:

“His contributions to the growth and development ofBethany were not only conspicuous, but continuous, fora period of approximately 60 years. He was undauntedby obstacles…Farther back than any of us can remember,he led the friends of Bethany in a constant endeavor toperpetuate and strengthen this institution.” –Former U.S. Assistant Solicitor General John Marshall 1902

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EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT William R. (Bill)Kiefer ‘71, who also serves as General Counsel, and VicePresident Sven de Jong ‘95 have come full circle in their careers— a bit older and wiser, perhaps — and both are delighted tobe back at Bethany as part of President Miller’s Cabinet.

Alumni of different generations, the duo brings theirown life experiences and perspectives to their roles at theCollege, but both are dedicated to moving the institutionthey love forward.

de Jong, former seven-year mayor of the Town ofBethany and volunteer firefighter for 15 years, hails fromDerwood, Md., in suburban Washington, DC, and stillspends a significant amount of time in the area engagingfriends and raising funds for Bethany.

“In a challenging time for higher education nationally,when a large number of colleges have seen their endowmentsand annual giving decline in the past year, Bethany continuesto attract impressive support, thanks in part to Sven’s ener-getic efforts and ability to motivate our loyal alumni,” saidPresident Miller.

While noting transformative physical changes (especiallyin residence halls and athletic-recreational facilities), differences in student expectations, and the ways in whichclassroom instruction is delivered since their student days,both Cabinet members agree that the core essentials of theBethany experience remain consistent over the generations.

“‘Tell me about your experience with comps’ is a ques-tion that instantly bonds alumni over the years,” says Svenof his meetings with Bethanians around the country.

“Although the names of professors may change, the spe-cial sense of shared community and place remains the sameover time,” Bill adds.

While the two graduated 24 years apart, both vice presidents knew a number of the same professors andadministrators as students, including Professor RandyCooey (see profile, page 20) and Professor Emeritus LarryGrimes, now director of church relations. Both were activein their respective fraternities (Bill was a member of AlphaSigma Phi and Sven was a member of Phi Kappa Tau), andboth enjoy close family ties to Bethany. Bill’s wife, the former Maria Chaldares ‘71, and brother, Neil Kiefer ‘73, aformer co-captain of the men’s baseball and basketballteams, are Bethanians, as is Sven’s wife, Elizabeth Shelly‘91, now a College administrator.

Although neither envisioned returning to their almamater as senior administrators, both are passionate aboutthe College and its future.

“Bethany is not just our mutual employer,” Sven says.“Both Bill and I care very deeply about this place.”

We’re back!TWO ALUMNI ARE USING THEIR DIFFERENTEXPERIENCES AND PERSPECTIVES TO MOVETHE INSTITUTION THEY LOVE FORWARD.

William R. (Bill) Kiefer ‘71and Sven de Jong ‘95

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Q. You returned to Bethany as senioradministrators in 2005 within monthsof one another. What brought you backto your alma mater as employees?A. (Bill) As an attorney in privatepractice, I had been doing substantialpro bono work for the College andwas asked if I would consider return-ing on a full-time, employment basis.The idea sort of grew on me, andabout four months later, I agreed. Ifthe institution had been any collegeother than Bethany, my answerwould very likely have been different.

(Sven) Like Bill, I’d also beeninvolved with the College AlumniCouncil, and I was working foranother area college when the oppor-tunity materialized. In about threemonths, I said “yes.”

Q. Both of you remained in the areaafter graduation; how did you maintainyour ties to the College as alumni beforereturning as senior administrators?A. (Bill): I would return sporadically

for alumni events and AlumniCouncil, especially Homecoming,and I was honored to serve as atrustee. My kids attended soccercamp at Bethany.

(Sven): Even as a student, I hadbonded with the Town of Bethany,joining the volunteer fire depart-ment, and I remained as a residentafter graduation. I was reintroducedand connected with my future wife,Elizabeth, at a Homecoming event.

Q. What parts of your student andalumni experience inform your cur-rent work for the College?A. (Bill): Because we’ve enjoyed along-term relationship with theCollege from various perspectives, onmany levels, there is a natural “fit,”with a strong sense of the people andhistoric traditions such as senior“comps” and the first-year learningexperience. With other alumni, webring an institutional continuity thatholds traditions steadfast.

(Sven): It helps that we share withalumni the same rites of passage —matriculation and Commencement

through Oglebay Gates, Convocationand others. The connection is intan-gible, but definitely present, as I meetand talk with alumni of many classesthroughout the nation.

Q. What connects Bethany alumni,like you, across the generations?A. (Bill): With many professorsteaching for 30 years or more, it’svery common for alumni of differentgenerations to share memories of

them. Sven and I, for example, havehad a number of professors in com-mon. And, as we’ve already noted, thecontinuity of traditions such as senioror “capstone” projects. They are partof the foundation of who we are.

(Sven): Some, like me, bondimmediately upon graduation. Forothers, it is a gradual epiphany. Theyfind they need time to re-engage, toreflect upon and appreciate theBethany experience. After a few yearsor a few decades out, they continue toshare with me how grateful they are.

IN HIS ROLE AS vice president for institutional advancement at BethanyCollege, Sven de Jong ‘95 directs the Center for Institutional Advancement,

including the offices of development, alumni and parent relations, communications and marketing, churchrelations, sports information and Historic Bethany.

A decade after his graduation, when he wasrecognized with The Francis O. Carfer Prize as“Outstanding Senior,” Sven returned to his almamater in 2005 to lead Bethany’s external affairs

functions. A Maryland native, he earned a B.A. in international eco-nomics and German with a minor in international relations, spendinga semester abroad at the Padagogische Hochschule in Heidelberg,Germany. He holds a master’s degree from Eastern University.

Since his return, “The Center for Institutional Advancement hasflourished under Sven’s leadership, and private gift support hasgrown significantly. In addition, a new branding campaign hasearned the College widespread recognition as a ‘Small College ofNational Distinction,’” President Miller noted.

Sven spent more than eight years in corporate financial servicesand later worked as director of major and planned gifts for WestLiberty University. For seven years he served as mayor of the Townof Bethany and was a member of the Bethany Volunteer FireDepartment for 15 years.

He is married to the former Elizabeth Shelly ‘91, dean of studentsat Bethany.

deJong

BEFORE RETURNING TO his alma mater as executive vice presidentand general counsel, William R. (Bill) Kiefer ‘71 earned his J.D. from the

University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He previouslyserved on the Alumni Council and Board of Trustees.

He has served as an attorney in area firms,including Frankovitch, Anetakis, Colantonio & Simon,in Weirton, W.Va., and Steptoe & Johnson in Wheeling,W.Va., where he practiced in the firm’s Labor andEmployment Law and Business Departments. From

1985-2004 he was vice president for law and administration, secretaryand general counsel to Weirton Steel Corporation.

Bill began his career as a partner in Bogarad & Robertson Attorneysat Law, which later merged into the firm of Frankovitch, Anetakis,Colantonio & Simon, where he remains Of Counsel on a limited basis.His areas of practice include ethics and Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance forcorporate clients, an expertise that serves him well in his current post.

“Bill’s in-depth knowledge of labor and employment law, especiallyof Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, is an invaluable asset to BethanyCollege,” noted President Miller. “He brings a rare breadth and depth ofexperience to his alma mater.”

At Bethany, Bill’s areas of responsibility encompass all finance,business and legal matters. In addition, he oversees human resources,purchasing, accounting, budgeting and physical plant functions, as well as the College’s auxiliary enterprises, including food service, theconference center and motel, bookstore and campus security.

Kiefer

[Q+A]“With many professors teaching for 30 yearsor more, it’s very common for alumni of differ-ent generations to share memories of them.”

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S PROFESSOR W.RANDOLPH (Randy)Cooey’s 44-year teach-ing career at Bethany

College drew to a close, PresidentScott D. Miller waited until he wassure that the economics professorwho has taught and mentored twogenerations of Bethanians was in his 8 a.m. class before sending the e-announcement: an anonymousdonor had contributed to endow anannual award in Professor Cooey’sname to a graduating economics orbusiness student.

The announcement to the Bethanycommunity was timed to coincidewith Professor Cooey’s February 23birthday.

Returning to his office after class,Professor Cooey at first couldn’tunderstand why he was receiving somany congratulatory e-mails on hisbirthday.

“It wasn’t until I had opened thethird or fourth mail that I began torealize what had actually happenedand learned about the endowedaward in my name,” he recalls. “The award is a wonderful surpriseand honor.”

Teaching and mentoring countlessBethanians in his career as a depart-ment chair and professor of microand macro-economics, price theoryand marketing spanning more thanfour decades, Professor Cooey hasinspired alumni such as Trustee BobMcCann ‘80, a former economics stu-dent who is now chief executive offi-cer of UBS Wealth ManagementAmericas and vice chairman of the

College Board of Trustees. McCannand his wife, Cindy, recently estab-lished the McCann Family StudentInvestment Fund at Bethany College,in which Bethany students will serve

as investment professionals respon-sible for a $1 million endowment.

“Bob told me that years after grad-uating, when asked to make a majorpresentation for Merrill Lynch as amid-career manager, he recalled hisacademic career at Bethany. ‘This ismy senior comps again,’” ProfessorCooey says McCann recounted of hispreparation for that challenge.

Professor Cooey’s long career as


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Professor W. Randolph Cooey1964: earns bachelor’s degree in economicswith minor in mathematics from BethanyCollege; inducted into Gamma Sigma Kappaacademic honor society;

1966: after completing a master’s degreein economics and all coursework for a doctorate, returns to Bethany to teach;

1990: earns distinction as full professor;

2002: becomes chair, Department ofEconomics and Business; named John F. andEvelyn Casey Steen Professor in Economics;

2004: selected recipient of the James F.Allison Award for Teaching Excellence byBethany College Alumni Council;

2010: honored with establishment of TheW. Randolph Cooey Value Added Award(endowed); retires after 44 years of teaching

A GrandRetirementFour Decades of Bethany Teaching Capped with Surprise Birthday Endowed Award Announcement

“Bethany’s economics and business program hasflourished under Professor Cooey’s leadership.” —Associate Professor Wilfrid Csaplar, newly named chair, Department of Economics and Business.

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an undergraduate and professor atthe same institution has enabled himto retain contact with countless former professors, including Dr. BarryRichardson, John Davis and DonaldEilenstine (economics) and Dr. JerryJones (accounting), later president ofOdessa College in Texas, as well asalumni. Many, including Jim Yurko‘72, who recently visited the mountain-top, bring their own children to cam-pus to meet their former professor.

A native of Wheeling, ProfessorCooey chose a teaching career atBethany after completing graduatestudies at West Virginia Universitywith an M.A. in economics and atMississippi State University (doctoralcoursework) because his roots werein the area. He served on the boardof directors of the family furniturebusiness, the Cooey-Bentz Companyin South Wheeling, before it was soldin 1990. He has been married to hiswife, Linda, for 37 years. They arethe parents of a son, Bill, a computer

programming engineer, and a daughter, Crissa, who is finishing adoctorate degree at West VirginiaUniversity.


W. Randolph Cooey Value Added Award EstablishedProfessor W. Randolph (Randy) Cooey’s distinguished academic career atBethany College has culminated in the establishment of an endowed award,

The W. Randolph Cooey Value AddedAward, made possible through a con-tribution by an anonymous donor.President Miller announced the awardFeb. 23, 2010, on Professor Cooey’sbirthday.

The annual award will go to thegraduating senior(s) in the Department

of Economics and Business who gained the most value added from his or hertime at Bethany College, as determined by the departmental faculty. “Valueadded” is an economics term referring to the measurement of the difference invalue of the final product compared with value of the inputs.

“This award provides fitting and proper recognition to Professor Cooey,who has devoted nearly all his professional life to Bethany College,” PresidentMiller noted. “Throughout his nearly 50 years here as both a student andteacher, he has impacted the life of Bethany and the business world in count-less ways. We extend to him our sincere appreciation and respect.”

FIVE QUESTIONS FOR PROFESSOR COOEY

Q1. What do your students take away from your classes? All economics isessentially about problem-solving. I hope that my students will assimilate thethought process that leads to good decision-making. When many later becomemanagers, it’s my belief that they will foster sound decision-making as far downin the organizational structure as efficient decisions can be made.

Q2. What would your students say about you? I am task-oriented and committed to fostering a good work ethic. You can’t loaf through four years inmy classes. Not all students respond to that teaching style, but I hope that some of the seeds I’m planting now will take root and sprout years later.

Q3. How has the new e-technology changed the way students learn since youbegan teaching? The undergraduates whom I teach like a variety of stimuli intheir lives; they enjoy shows such as “ER”; they gravitate to fast-moving scenes.Additionally, with the knowledge explosion today, students are acquiring muchmore information than was available to me as an undergraduate. The questionis, are they learning how to obtain information? I find that most are quite adeptat that.

Q4. If you could give one single piece of counsel to a Bethany student graduat-ing this year, what would it be? My response would, of course, be dictated inpart by the goals of the individual student. But in general, I’d tell my advisees,“Work yourself into a job. Volunteer for work that no one else wants to do, anddo a good job with that task. That will attract the attention of your superiors.Get some good skills.” Within a few years, as the “boomer” generation retires ata rapid rate, there will be a shortage of well-qualified managers. Well-preparedyoung graduates today will do very well; they will find themselves fast-trackedfor hiring and promotion.

Q5. What’s next for you? My wife and I live in Bethany, so we will not be goingfar. It will be a relatively easy transition. With greater flexibility, I hope to travelsome, an activity that my teaching responsibilities haven’t permitted. I also hopeto have more time to attend Bethany athletic and other events and to participatemore actively in the social and cultural life of the College, as opposed to the academic side.

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THREE! FOR BETHANY

SPRING WRAP UP

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The more things change with the Bethany men’s basketballteam, the more they stay the same. Under their third different head coach in four seasons, the Bison continuedto be a force in the region, as they won more than 17 gamesfor the seventh consecutive year, which included winsover a pair of ranked opponents, and earned their sixthstraight postseason berth.

New head coach Andrew Sachs, in his first campaignon the BC sideline after spending the previous five yearsas the top assistant at Holy Cross, saw his team stumble alittle coming out of the gate, with three losses in their firstfour games. Two of those defeats came right down to thewire however, as Bethany dropped an 84-79 decision inovertime to Division II Wheeling Jesuit and then fell on athree at the buzzer to Baldwin-Wallace.

The Bison righted the ship in December, starting con-ference play with 18-point victories at Westminster andWaynesburg and winning all five games during themonth by an average of 15.4 points. Once the calendarflipped to 2010, Bethany kept up their winning ways, asthey blew out #9 John Carroll on Jan. 2 by an 85-63 countbehind 25 points and 20 rebounds from senior forwardJoe Testa. After nipping Thiel at home 72-69, the Bisonwere dealt their first PAC setback at Grove City. TheGreen and White recovered with a 62-56 triumph at SaintVincent, which featured Testa becoming the 22nd playerin Bethany history to go over 1,000 career points, butanother league defeat followed when Thomas Morescored at the horn for a 90-88 decision over BC.

The close losses did not deter the Bison, who rippedoff five more wins, with the smallest margin of victorybeing eight points. Another speed bump emerged howev-er, as Bethany would drop an 86-84 contest at Thiel

before Grove City used a three-pointer with 1.1 secondsleft to escape Hummel Field House with a 71-68 victory.

As they had throughout the year, Bethany recoverednicely from the disappointing defeats, as they journeyedto Thomas More and pulled away in the second half for a91-75 triumph over the regionally-ranked Saints. TheBison would close out the regular season with a soundbeating over Saint Vincent and a nail-biting victory overrival W&J to earn the #3 seed for the PAC Tournament,where they would host #6 Westminster in the openinground. Junior Ryan McFadden would spark BC to an 82-73 win by pouring in a career-high 22 points andadvance Bethany in the tournament.

In the semifinals, the Bison drew a rematch with ThomasMore in Kentucky and BC looked like they could claim

another win by tak-ing a five-point half-time lead. The Saintswould recover with a big second half toeliminate BC with an 88-73 setback anddeny the Green andWhite a conference-record 13th PACcrown.

Bethany’s 18-8record was goodenough to draw the#2 seed for theECAC Tournamentand the Bison hostedNeumann (Pa.)University in the

program’s first-ever home postseason game. The gamewent down to the wire, with freshman Nick Wilcox giving BC the lead for good on a basket with 35 seconds to play, but Bethany wasn’t assured of the win until aKnights’ three at the buzzer was off the mark, giving theBison a 70-68 victory.

Their first-ever ECAC Tournament victory in fourappearances put BC in the semifinals against Penn StateBehrend, who ended the Bison’s season for the secondconsecutive year with a 67-65 heart-stopper. It was still arecord-setting season in many ways for Bethany, as Sachsrecorded the most wins (19-9) by a first-year head coach inthe program’s history. Testa had a monster senior season,as he was a First Team All-PAC and D3Hoops.com SecondTeam All-Region selection after averaging 15.8 points anda PAC-leading 9.5 rebounds per game. For his career, heset a new Bethany record by playing in 113 games and finished eighth all-time in scoring (1,263) and fifth inrebounds (789). Other Bison to receive all-conferencerecognition included senior Jay Lyonett, who hit a PAC-high 70 three-pointers, and Wilcox, who was second onthe team in rebounding and second in the PAC in steals.

SACHS OF SUCCESS:BISON WIN 19 GAMES ,R E A C H E C A CS E M I F I N A L SThe more things change with the Bethanymen’s basketball team, the more they staythe same. Under their third different headcoach in four seasons, the Bison continuedto be a force in the region, as they wonmore than 17 games for the seventh consecutive year, which included wins overa pair of ranked opponents, and earnedtheir sixth straight postseason berth.

Senior Joe Testa was a First TeamAll-PAC and D3Hoops.com SecondTeam All-Region selection.

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From their long-time coach setting not one,but two milestones, to a freshman outfieldersetting a new hits record to the programestablishing a new mark for victories, theBethany softball team enjoyed a record-setting year from start to finish in 2010.

The year began in Florida with wins in their first fourgames and the Bison returned home with a 6-4 mark.Then after a split with regional rival Muskingum, Bethanyswept a doubleheader from Allegheny on April 1, withtheir 6-1 triumph in the nightcap being the 500th in head

coach Jan Forsty’s 23-year tenure at Bethany.A fairly young Bison team battled consis-

tency issues through the first half of the year,but beginning with a twinbill sweep over Pitt-Greensburg April 15, Bethany caught fireand rode that momentum through the end ofthe regular season. They would win 15 of theirfinal 16 regular season games, which includedsweeps over Thomas More, Thiel and

Washington & Jefferson in the final week to secure the topseed and hosting rights for the 2010 PAC Tournament.

The final win of the regular season, a 7-1 rout over W&J,gave Forsty another milestone in her storied coachingcareer. It was the 600th overall win in her 28 years, mak-ing her just the 15th coach in Division III history and 11thactive coach to reach that milestone.

In the conference tournament, Bethany opened with a4-3 win over Thiel, as the Green and White scored two intheir final at-bat to advance. The Bison were then droppedinto the loser’s bracket with a setback to Thomas Moreand entered the final day of the tournament needing three

wins to claim their 13th PAC title in school history. Theybegan their tough climb on a brutally windy day by shut-ting out Westminster 3-0 and then beating Thomas More3-1 to force a winner-take-all contest for the champi-onship. However, Thomas More would pull away late inthe final game of the day to deny Bethany the PAC crown.

The Bison were still rewarded for their outstandingseason by earning the #1 seed and hosting rights for theECAC South Region Tournament, the program’s thirdconsecutive postseason appearance. After blanking Pitt-Bradford 5-0 in the first round, Bethany advanced tothe championship game of the tournament by defeatingCatholic 5-1 and DeSales 5-0, which also gave them 35wins on the year to surpass the single-season victoriesmark set by the 1997 squad that won 34 games.

The season would not have a championship endinghowever, as DeSales came back the next day to slip pastBethany twice to claim the ECAC title and end the careersof seniors Bridgette Fauth, Ashley Marinacci, StephanieShafer and Janelle Windsheimer. Despite the disappoint-ing end to the year, there were numerous honors heapedupon the Bison, which included All-PAC laurels forFauth, Marinacci, Andrea Thomas, Maria Vallone andEmily Jump, who all received First Team distinction, andLiz Kletzli, who picked up Second Team honors.

The accolades didn’t stop at the conference level, asVallone, who set a new single-season record with 62 hitsas she hit a team-leading .425 for the season, was votedFirst Team All-Central Region by the NFCA. Fauth,who tied a school-record with 40 runs scored, earned aspot on the Second Team All-Region team, while Jump,the ace of the Bethany pitching staff with 23 wins, andThomas, who hit .362 and had 35 RBIs, garnered ThirdTeam distinction.

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BASEBALL

Just one season after a dismal three-win campaign, the Bethany baseball team posted one of the mostimpressive turnarounds in the country,as they finished with a 21-18 mark in2010, earned the program’s fourth-everpostseason bid and won just the secondpostseason game in school history.

It took the Bison just two days of action duringtheir spring break trip to Florida to accumulate morewins than they did in all of 2009. After sweeping atwinbill from Earlham on the first day down south(March 15) by scores of 5-2 and 10-4, Bethany made it threestraight over Earlham with a 6-4 victory on March 17. Thatwas followed by an 8-7 triumph over eventual NCAATournament qualifier Manhattanville for their fourth winof the season. After a loss to Mount St. Vincent, BC closedthe trip by edging Delaware Valley 8-6 and headed backhome with a 5-1 record.

After returning north, Bethany proved their success inFlorida was not a fluke, as they swept three straight fromGeneva and opened PAC play action with a 5-4 win overThiel to improve to 9-1 overall. The youthful BC team wastested after the quick start, as they lost six in a row andeight of nine, but they bounced back with five consecutivewins. Highlighting the winning streak was a stretch ofback-to-back-to-back home runs from Eric Fudala, MattPaonessa and Chris Leasure during a 14-run inning thatallowed BC to rally for a 19-16 triumph over Franciscan.

The winning stretch was stopped by a loss to ThomasMore in the opener of a three-game series, but the Bisonused a huge day from Leasure to pull out a game two victory. After smashing two home runs in the first game,Leasure, who became the school’s all-time home run leaderearlier in the season, belted two more long balls and finished with four RBIs in an 11-7 triumph over the Saints,who went on to win the PAC and earn a spot in the NCAARegionals.

The split with Thomas More was the start of a trend forthe Bison, who alternated wins and losses for the next 12games, which put them in position to earn a spot in thePAC Tournament if they could win one of two at GroveCity on the final day of the regular season. The Wolverines

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would deny BC a spot in the league playoffs by taking bothgames that day and leaving the Green and White in needof an ECAC bid to keep their season going.

With their 20 wins, Bethany was rewarded with a bid tothe ECAC South Region Tournament, their first postseasontrip in 10 years. The Bison were also granted their firsthome playoff game in school history, as they were tabbedto host Penn State-Altoona in the quarterfinal round. Anearly 5-1 BC lead disappeared when the Lions scored fivestraight to grab the advantage. Bethany came right back, as an RBI single by junior Tyler Dillinger tied the game inthe eighth inning and sophomore T.J. Zarewicz won the contest with a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of theninth to give the Bison a 7-6 victory, their second-everpostseason win and first since 1995.

The curtain came down on Bethany’s fine year in thesemifinals with a loss to the eventual champion Wesley,but a solid foundation is in place for BC to find more suc-cess in coming years. Long-time head coach Rick Carverwas honored as the PAC Coach of the Year after leadingthe remarkable turnaround and three of his players werealso recognized following the year. Freshman third baseman/closer Brad Kubis, who led the team with a .455batting average and 44 RBIs, and Leasure, who set a newsingle-season record with 10 home runs and also drove in38, garnered First Team laurels, while Dillinger, who batted.388 and scored 45 runs, picked up Second Team status. Inaddition to the conference honors, Kubis, who also tied forthe top spot in the entire country with 12 saves, also becamethe first baseball All-American at Bethany since Jim Taylorin 1995 when he was voted Third Team All-American bythe national web site D3Baseball.com.

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There were numerous outstanding performances from Bethany student-athletes during the winter and springmonths, which resulted in new schoolrecords, Most Valuable Performer awardsand all-conference honors in sports inwhich Bethany had not earned recognitionfrom in several years.

TRACK AND FIELDDuring the spring months, the Bison track and field teams continued to become a force in the PAC. During theregular season, three new school records were set. For themen, freshman Nathaniel Hensh broke the 25-year oldmark in the pole vault when he cleared 14 feet, six inches,and in the 100, freshman Marcus Johnson set a new BisonStadium, as well as BC record, with a time of 10.97 sec-onds. On the women’s side, senior Jodi Bodo surpassedher own mark in the 200 with a time of 25.89 seconds, giv-ing her six school records to her credit.

At the 2010 PAC Championships, senior Taylor McNeilcaptured the league title in the 100 and 200 and scored inthe 4x100 (fourth) and 4x400 relay (sixth) to pick up themen’s MVP award, the first time a Bison has earned thataccolade since Brian Dickman won two straight in 1994and 1995. The women’s team nearly had an MVP perform-ance as well, as Bodo took second in the 200, 400 and bothrelays and earned third in the 100, while Desiree Finleyplaced second in the 400 hurdles to lead BC to a thirdplace team finish, their best team showing since 1998.

TENNISOn the tennis court, Bethany’s men enjoyed one of theirbetter seasons in recent memory. The year had a strongbeginning, as they knocked off Franciscan 6-3 in the opening match of the year to snap a 21-match losing streak that stretched back to April, 2007. The Bison wouldfinish the regular season with just two wins, but werecompetitive throughout the year, evidenced by four lossesby a narrow 5-4 count.

The close matches through the season prepared BC forthe PAC Championships, where the team had one doublesteam and one singles player compete for a conferencecrown. The tandem of senior Jay Lyonett and juniorDustin Opalka would claim a PAC championship at #2doubles with an 8-4 victory over the Grove City duo in thetitle match, giving Bethany their first tennis champi-onships since Dominic Costa and Patrick Greene won at#1 doubles in 2002. Lyonett would come up a little short at#4 singles, settling for Second Team All-PAC, while onedoubles team and three other individuals would earnfourth place in their flights. Their efforts helped Bethanyfinish third overall, their best since taking third in 2000.

GOLFOn the links, the Bison golf team improved throughoutthe year, which resulted in a good showing at PACChampionships. The team improved by 92 strokes fromthe fall portion of the conference championships andboasted the first All-PAC player in nine years. FreshmanDanny McClelland fired a two-day score of 157 during thespring championships to tie for 12th place and earnSecond Team All-PAC, the first Bison since Nevada Smithwas seventh in 2001 to receive all-conference status.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALLThe winter months not only saw lots of snow, but also the Bison women’s basketball and swimming and divingprograms show constant improvement during their campaigns. On the hardwood, BC battled through a slewof injuries that depleted their roster for most of the season,in which they picked up seven wins. Despite their misfortune, Bethany was competitive from start to finish,with nine losses coming by seven points or less. Includedin that total was a 78-71 overtime loss to #17 Thomas Moreat Hummel Field House and a 66-65 setback in the PACTournament quarterfinals to nationally-rankedWashington & Jefferson on a shot with 4.4 seconds left.

Following the year, sophomore Anne Wilson, who ledthe team in scoring (10.7) and was third in the PAC inthree-point percentage (40.2) and fourth in assists (3.38),was selected as Second Team All-PAC.

SWIMMING AND DIVINGBethany’s swimming and diving team built momentumthrough the dual meet schedule, which resulted in asweep over Urbana in the regular season finale. The men’svictory was their first since the 2005-06 season, while itwas the third of the year for the Bethany women to goalong with triumphs over Penn State-Altoona andFrostburg State during the year.

Highlighting the team’s efforts at PAC Championshipswas the Women’s 200 Free Relay. The team of seniorDesiree Finley, freshman Theresa Smith, junior CynthiaRichardson and freshman Liz Rubash set a new schoolrecord with a finals time of 1:47.93, which clipped .12 offthe previous standard set by Laurelyn Rawson, AlisonBock, Vanessa Statheros and Kathleen McGowan in 1995.Following the year, five Bethany men were voted All-PACby the coaches of the conference, including freshmanVinnie Giangiulio, freshman Andrew Masterson, seniorPatrick McCarthy, freshman Nick Salvagni and seniorRichard Sawyer.

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Taylor McNeil and Marcus Johnson (center)

Jodi Bodo

Jay Lyonett Dustin OpalkaDanny McClelland

Anne Wilson

Richard Sawyer

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BETHANY COLLEGE Director ofAthletics and Recreation Tim Weaver

announced inJanuary that ToddWolffrum wasselected as the newcoach to start amen’s lacrosse pro-gram. Wolffrum is

a former player at NCAA Division IIPfeiffer (N.C.) University.

The announcement was the firststep in Bethany adding lacrosse as its21st varsity sport. After originallyplanning to play as a club team during their first year, the school hasdecided to compete at the varsitylevel beginning in the spring of 2011.

The decision to add men’s lacrosseis part of a master plan, which wascrafted when current President Dr.Scott D. Miller came to Bethany inDec., 2007. According to Dr. Millerand Weaver, finding someone withWolffrum’s energy and backgroundis exactly what the Bison lacrosseprogram needs to get off to a strongstart. Wolffrum will also serve as anenrollment counselor at Bethany.

“Lacrosse is the fastest growingsport in America right now, and thereare high-quality student-athleteslooking for opportunities to play atplaces with great academic creden-tials like Bethany,” said Weaver. “We think adding lacrosse will fur-ther enhance an already dynamic,tradition-rich athletic department.

“Todd has all the qualities the

search committee wanted in our firstcoach,” Weaver added. “He’s a young,energetic coach with experience playing at the collegiate level. He’scoached lacrosse in one of the mostcompetitive areas of the country, andhis recruiting connections in the Mid-Atlantic region should help usstart our program with some verygood young players.”

Wolffrum comes to Bethany fromSt. John’s College High School inWashington, D.C., where he hasserved as the defensive coordinatorsince Sept. 2008, and has helped theprogram compile an 11-9 record andwin the program’s first-ever ChristianBrothers Tournament. His otherresponsibilities included helpingrecruit prospective players to attendthe private high school, analyze gamevideo and monitor student-athletesweight training and conditioning programs. He also spent this pastsummer working game-day operationsfor the Washington Bayhawks of theMajor League Lacrosse.

In addition to his coaching experience, Wolffrum has worked atthe U.S. Naval Academy LacrosseCamp for the last seven summers.Wolffrum played for two seasons atDivision II Pfeiffer in Misenheimer,N.C., for two years in 2005 and 2006after transferring from AnneArundel Community College, wherewas he a co-captain and playeddefense from 2003-05. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree

in business administration fromPfeiffer in 2008. Wolffrum says his experience at Pfeiffer will helphim get the Bison program up andrunning.

“I am really excited for the oppor-tunity to start the new program atBethany,” said Wolffrum, who stillplays for the D.C. Lacrosse Club. “It’sa big step in my career and a big stepfor the Bethany program. Havingplayed at Pfeiffer, I am very familiarwith working at a small school and I am looking forward to addinglacrosse to the already tradition-richathletic program at Bethany.”

When it comes to recruiting players to Bethany, Wolffrum willlook to the lacrosse-heavy areas, butwill also want local student-athletes,as lacrosse’s popularity picks up inthe region.

“When we recruit, it will beimportant to find student-athletesfrom the hotbed regions likeMaryland and New York, but I’ll alsobe looking to tap into West Virginia,Ohio and Western Pennsylvania,”said Wolffrum. “While a lot of play-ers may be looking to go to an estab-lished program on the East Coast, wewill present them an opportunity tocome to a small school of national dis-tinction and be part of a program thatcan become competitive quickly.”

In addition to recruiting qualityplayers on the field, Wolffrum willalso use Bethany’s strong academicreputation in bringing excellent students to campus who want to earna top-notch education.

“Regardless of where you play incollege, there aren’t very many oppor-tunities to play professional lacrosse,”said Wolffrum. “So it’s very importantto have athletes who want to get agood education, maintain a high GPAand go on to graduate and be success-ful when they are done at Bethany.”

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Crease is the WordBETHANY NAMES TODD WOLFFRUM FIRST VARSITY LACROSSE COACH



AS A LIBERAL ARTS institution, Bethany College recognizes the vital importance ofa well-rounded education. The challenges that make Bethany graduates uniquely talentedin leadership and service extend beyond the College’s rigorous academic curriculum.Here, students are encouraged to engage in a healthy balance of activities designed todevelop the whole person — mind, body and spirit — and to strive for excellence in eacharea. The following students achieved particular distinction at Bethany during the 2009-2010 academic year by being named to the President’s List, which requires a perfect4.0 grade point average, while completing their season of competition in varsity athletics.

PRESIDENT’S LIST ATHLETES – IN SEASON

A Perfect Season

Jonas Ankrom, Mathematics, Men’s BasketballSarah Atkins, Education, Women’s SwimmingMegan Cook, Psychology, Women’s SoccerJohnathan Foster, Psychology, Football Eric Fudala, Business Administration, BaseballKatie Hobbs, Education, Women’s SoccerMegan Hoffman, Biology, VolleyballTiffany Hoffman, Biology, VolleyballJustin Lipps, Psychology, FootballKelli McAbier, Mathematics, Track & FieldDanny McClelland, Chemistry, GolfMaggie McCort, Biology, Track & Field

Shannan Orum, Education, VolleyballRyan Rokisky, Business Administration,

Men’s Tennis and GolfEmily Roth, Equine Studies, Women’s Cross CountryAlyssa Schrecengost, Business Administration, VolleyballSarah Slagle, Biology, VolleyballHeidi Soriano, Education, SoftballKayla Taormina, Psychology, Women’s BasketballJosh Wentz, Chemistry, Men’s Cross CountryAndrea Witzmann, Education, Women’s TennisJessica Zavatchen, Psychology, Volleyball

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A C H I E V E M E N T STHOMAS BUERGENTHAL ‘57 published “ALucky Child: A Memoir of SurvivingAuschwitz as a Young Boy” in 2009.

REVEREND HENRY R. DREISTADT ‘59received the 2008 River Falls, Wis.,Chamber of Commerce Citizen of theYear Award for his “Lifelong Passion for Service.”

FRED HARRIS ‘67 retired from FirstChristian Church in Hagerstown, Md.,after 42 years of ministry with theChristian Church (Disciples of Christ). InAugust 2009 he received the Alumnus ofthe Year award from the Disciple DivinityHouse of Vanderbilt University.

Ohio Governor Ted Stricklandannounced February 12 that AttorneyROBERT D. RINFRET ‘69 has been appointedto the Holmes County Common PleasGeneral Division Bench. He was the sen-ior partner of Rinfret Law Practice for 37years and the assistant prosecuting attor-ney for Holmes County from 1989 to 2010.

GUY H. WEIK ‘74 was named principal atJames Morris School in September 2009.

W. TOM NOLA ‘75, a highly respected andsuccessful football coach at Clairton HighSchool near Pittsburgh, Pa., has taken hisClass A team to the WPIAL Championships

CLASS NOTESB E T H A N Y T O D A Y

1960 +50 =110%Bethany Alumni Class of 1960 present a big checkto President Miller in honor of their 50th Reunion

We’d love to hear from you!We’re interested in hearing howyou are doing. Send or email yourengagements, marriages, births,promotions or other news to bepublished in Bethany Today.

Sara Hauptfuehrer ‘73PresidentFairmont, W.Va.

Edwin “Ned” Ferris ‘80Vice PresidentWalkersville, Md.

Margy Lang ‘81Immediate Past PresidentSt. Augustine, Fla.

COUNCILKristie Bower Barnett ‘97Wheeling, W.Va

John Paul Blaho ‘94Atlanta, Ga.

Bethany Brown ‘93Frederick, Md.

Amy Callahan ‘95,Alexandria, Va.

Courtney Willard Dawley ‘01Alexandria, Va.

Edwin “Ned” Ferris ‘80Walkersville, Md.

Jerry Gast ‘75Amsterdam, Ohio

Sara Hauptfuehrer ‘73Fairmont, W.Va.

Margy Lang ‘81St. Augustine, Fla.

D. Sean McBride ‘86Fairfax, Va.

Marlena Rohm Mlodzik ‘04Wheeling, W.Va.

David Seidman ‘65Alexandria, Va.

Benjamin Williams ‘04Peoria, Il.

ALUMNI COUNCIL MEMBERS

Alumni Weekend 2010More than 100 Bethany grads returned to campus for Alumni Weekend 2010, April 30-May 2, with the Class of 1960 celebratingtheir 50th reunion. Alumni Weekend officially got underway Friday afternoon with registration, followed by a welcome dinner. The evening concluded with the Student Art Exhibit Reception in Renner Gallery.

The Darline Nicholson May Morning Breakfast kicked things off on Saturday. Attendees had the opportunity to take tours ofcampus before the Alumni Association Luncheon, which was followed by the McCann Investment Group Student Presentation. The day concluded with the Alumni Awards Dinner and a reception at Christman Manor at Pendleton Heights.

The 2010 festivities ended Sunday morning with the Scroll Society Breakfast, which honored members of the class of 1960.Mark your calendars for next year and plan to join us for Alumni Weekend, April 29-May 1, 2011.To view photos from the weekend, visit: www.bethanywv.edu/AlumniEvents/AlumniWeekend2010/index.html.



and the PA state playoffs numerous timesin recent years. Nola was on the Bison foot-ball team under Bob Goin and Don Ault.

JOHN CISZEWSKI ‘77 was announced executive vice president of sales by TomWilson, president and CEO of sports andentertainment properties across the Ilitchcompanies. Ciszewski was most recentlyexecutive vice president of sales for PalaceSports and Entertainment. In his new postwithin the Ilitch organization, Ciszewskiwill report directly to Wilson. Ciszewski’sobjective will be strengthening the relationship between the companies and fans, season-ticket holders and suiteowners.

KURT FRANCK ‘78 was promoted to execu-tive editor of The Blade of Toledo, Ohio,in January 2010. He previously served asmanaging editor.

JENNIFER KOTTLER ‘87 was named direc-tor of policy and advocacy for Sojournersin Washington, D.C.

MICHAEL HOLZWORTH ‘99 accepted theposition of controller of European opera-tions for Thermo Fisher Scientific inSeptember 2009. He and his wife, Thea,relocated to Strasburg, France, in October2009. Holzworth has been employed byThermo Fisher Scientific for six years.

THOMAS J. (TJ) HOWELL ‘02, in his firstyear as head coach for the varsity crosscountry and indoor track and field teamsat Northern High School in CalvertCounty, Md., was named All CountyCoach of the Year for men’s cross countryand for men’s indoor track and field bythe Southern Maryland Recorder.

PATRICK KELLY ‘02 was appointed vice president of Federated SecuritiesCorporation in February 2010.

ROBB HUTTON ‘03 was admitted to thenationally recognized School LeadershipDevelopment program at the University ofNorth Carolina (UNC) for fall 2009. He wasone of 65 principal fellows selected to partic-ipate in the UNC-Charlotte two-year pro-gram. Following this program, he will haveearned a master’s in school administration.

LAUREN E. DEMUNDO MARTIN ‘03 wasnamed assistant principal, academicaffairs, Saint John Vianney RegionalHigh School in September 2009.

DR. SUSAN ANDRZEJEWSKI ‘04 completedher Ph.D. in psychology in May 2009from Northeastern University, Boston,Mass. She has accepted a position asassistant professor of marketing atFranklin & Marshall College inLancaster, Pa., effective July 2009.

TRAVIS A. KNOBBE ‘04 joined SpilmanThomas & Battle, PLLC in September2009 as an associate in the Roanoke, Va.,office.

BRIAN DANKERT ‘05 received his master’sdegree from California University ofPennsylvania in December 2009. He has his M.S. in the exercise science andhealth promotion field with a concentra-tion in performance enhancement andinjury prevention.

JOHN DWYER ‘05 was promoted to Windowssystem administrator at the SoftwareEngineering Institute at Carnegie MellonUniversity in October 2009.

JO-ELLEN DECKER ‘06 received a 2008Institutional Achievement Award at theUnited States Holocaust MemorialMuseum in Washington, D.C., for her work with the International TracingService Archive.

REBKAH CYPERT KREVAN ‘07 held her ordination on June 12 at the IrvingChristian Church in Irving, Texas.

JAMES WALLACE ‘08 was named boy’shead basketball coach at The LinslySchool in Wheeling, W.Va. Wallace is alsoa world history teacher, assistant footballcoach and JV baseball coach at Linsly.

Alumni gathering in Estero, Florida Alumni gathering in Melbourne, Florida

Alumni gathering in Jacksonville, Florida Alumni gathering in Houston, Texas

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M A R R I A G E SCARA CICCOLELLA ‘05 and NICHOLAS LION ‘04 weremarried on June 6, 2009, in Commencement Hall atBethany College. Bethany alumni in the weddingincluded PATRICK LION ‘01, NOAH MCKAY ‘05, RYAN LIEB‘03, ANDREW ROSSI ‘04, PATRICK CROSSEY ‘04, DEANNAPALCIC BEALL ‘02, KATIE TETZLAW ‘04, and AMANDABARTZ DIMARZIO ‘01. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Lion reside in northern Virginia, where Nicholas is employedas a police officer and Cara is employed as a school psychologist.

AMANDA KURTA ‘07 and CHRISTOPHER STARK ‘06 weremarried on January 10, 2009, at Bethany College inCommencement Hall. Other Bethanians in the weddingincluded CARLA VANDZURA ‘07 and MATT CARROLL ‘06.

MEGAN POLAND ‘07 and RODNEY FLEEGLE JR. ‘08 weremarried on June 20, 2009, at Bethany College inCommencement Hall. Other Bethanians in the weddingincluded RIKKI JAVARONE ‘08, VICTORIA SALVATORIELLO‘08 and Taylor Fleegle.

TERRI LYNN DEEL ‘09 and RONALD J. FALDOWSKI ‘08were married on August 8, 2009. Other Bethanians inthe wedding included BETH SOCKMAN ‘10, AUDREYFRANK ‘09, MARK YOCCO ‘08, SHAWN ROHRIG ‘09, RyanTempalski and David Rudari.

B I R T H SAnna was born to BARBARA J. ANDERSON ‘89 andKevin S. Bartholomew on May 28, 2009. She joins bigsister Emily.

Christian was born to Kimberly and JAMES CATHERINE ‘89 on November 20, 2009. Christian joins Faith and James.

Will was born to DANA BUCKELEW ‘91 and DavidScruggs on May 13, 2009. He joins his big Brother Eli.

Twins Carson Scott and Vivian Lee Vail were born toJeannine S. and DOUGLAS R. VAIL ‘91 on May 15, 2008.

2010 Alumni AwardsBethany College honored four of its outstanding alumni during its annualAlumni Awards Dinner on May 1 as part of the College’s AlumniWeekend festivities. Recipients of the Distinguished Service to AlmaMater Award, Alumni Achievement Award, Alumni CommunityService Award and the Alumnus of the Year Award were recognized.

“Bethany College is fortunate to maintain strong relationships withcountless alumni who have gone on to achieve great professional successand continually impact their communities with their talents,” statedBethany College President Scott D. Miller.

George “Ken” Bado, a 1977 graduate of BethanyCollege, received the Distinguished Service to AlmaMater Award. Bado serves as the executive vicepresident of sales and services at Autodesk, aleader in 2D and 3D design, engineering and entertainment software. Since his graduation fromBethany, Bado has devoted a great amount of histime to his alma mater as a speaker to current and

prospective students. He has also been a member of the College’s Boardof Trustees since 2006.

Chad Barnett, who graduated from Bethany in 1996, was presentedwith the Alumni Achievement Award. He wasappointed head of The Linsly School in Wheeling,W.Va. Barnett has received the NAIS Edward E.Ford Fellowship award for Emerging Leaders andis a published scholar with an article forthcomingin Philosophical Studies in Education. He is pursuing his doctorate in educational leadershipthrough the University of Pittsburgh, where he

serves as a teaching fellow at the School of Education teaching a graduate-level course titled Education and Society.

D. Gail Frankle, a 1977 graduate of Bethany College, earned theAlumni Community Service Award. Frankle serves as the transplant

manager/administrator at the Penn State HersheyMedical Center, is the president of the KidneyFoundation of Central Pennsylvania and also works as board secretary for the Association forTransplant Administration. Frankle has spent anextensive amount of time serving her communitythrough the development of numerous programsrelated to health care. She helped develop the first

hospital-based forensic services program in Ohio, the DOVE Program(Developing Options for Violent Emergencies). The program helps provide care — including evidence collection, photo documentation ofinjuries and expert testimony in court — for victims of sexual assault anddomestic violence. She received the Summit County YWCA 100 Womenof Distinction award for community commitment, vision and leadership.

George Davis was the inaugural recipient of the College’s Alumnus ofthe Year Award. A 1978 Bethany graduate and member of the Sigma Nufraternity, Davis has been a member of the Bethany College Board ofTrustees since 2006, serving on the Executive Committee while chairingthe Finance and Administration Committee. Davis is president and CEOof Avatech Solutions and has more than 25 years of leadership experienceand a deep understanding of the software services business. With officesnationwide, Avatech Solutions specializes in software systems integrationand implementation, consulting, standards development and deployment,education and technical support.

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Alumni gather in St. Petersburg, Florida

Dr. Miller visits with Dr. Robert Martin ‘40 during Reunion Weekend 2010

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There are many ways to

Keep in touchwith BethanyBETHANY LIVEThe Office of Alumni & Parent Relations recentlylaunched Bethany Live. The Web-based commu-nity will allow you to keep up with alumni news,create a profile, post class notes and photos, par-ticipate in discussions via the message board andcommunicate with your classmates in a verysimilar manner to that of Facebook.

To log in for the first time, visit WWW.LIVE.BETHANYWV.EDU. Click on “first-time login” at the top of the page on in thegreen bar. Enter your name and your constituentID when prompted and you’ll be on your way. The system will walk you through each step tocreate a profile, upload photos, edit personalinformation, etc.

If you do not yet have a Constituent IDnumber or you have problems logging in [email protected].

TWITTERFollow Bethany President SCOTT D. MILLER andVice President for Institutional AdvancementSVEN DE JONG on Twitter at TWITTER.COM.Get an inside glimpse into what takes place on adaily basis at Bethany College. Follow Dr. Miller by selectingBETHANYCOLLEGE1, and follow Sven de Jong by selectingBETHANYCOLLEGE2. You might be surprisedby all that occurs on “The Banks of the Old Buffalo.”

SIGN UP FOR THE OLD MAIN JOURNALThe Old Main Journal, a weekly newsletter sentelectronically, will keep you up-to-date on campushappenings. To register to receive the Old MainJournal, visit WWW.BETHANYWV.EDU/

INDEX.PHP?CID=2335.

E-SCORESYou can sign up to receive Bethany Athletic resultsvia e-mail or text message the day of the event.It’s an easy process, just follow the link belowand sign up. It’s a great way to keep yourself upto date on Bethany’s athletic progress. ESCORES.STRETCHINTERNET.COM/

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Sarah Ruth was born to COURTNEYCRANE ‘92 and Brent Munroe on May 4, 2009. She joins big sisters Jessie and Anna.

McKenzie Palles was born to MARY MADISON ‘92 and Neal Palles on July 21, 2009.

Jack William was born to JENNIFERMCLEAN ‘93 and Bill Nesfield on July 13, 2009. Jack joins his big sisterColleen.

Aiden was born to CHERYL BRAUN ‘94and Raymond Thomas on February 2,2009.

Philip Martin was born to PAMELAFREI ‘96 and Phil Foster on October 5,2009. He joins his big sister Keira.

Claire Amelia Tweedt was born toAPRIL D. ENGLISH ‘98, D.O., andShawn Tweedt, D.O., on May 29, 2009.

Addison was born to Lynn and MICHAELZDINAK ‘00 on July 11, 2009.

Ethan David Dawley was born toCOURTNEY A. WILLARD ‘01 andMICHAEL D. DAWLEY ‘02 on February 28, 2010.

Neala was born to JENNIFER M.KEARNEY ‘02 and PATRICK C. CROSSEY‘04 on October 28, 2009.

Jerik Joseph Winland was born toADREANNA DECKER ‘03 and Erik Winland on June 25, 2009.

Domenic Paul Francica was born to CHRISTINA JONES ‘03 and Frank Francica on July 23, 2009.

F. VIRGINIA EDMONDS CLUGSTON ‘49passed away in November 2009.

WILLIAM EARL JONES ‘49 passed awayon February 18, 2010.

ROBERT KAISER ‘49 passed away onJanuary 4, 2010.

ROBERT TYLER BRUHN ‘50 passed awayon January 18, 2010.

MERVIN B. GLASSMAN ‘50 passed awayon May 13, 2009.

HERBERT H. LAMBERT ‘50 passed awayon January 18, 2010.

RICHARD J. MEESS ‘50 passed away on January 19, 2010.

PETER P. PECORA ‘50 passed away on March 10, 2010.

JOAN MARIE SCHNEBBERODENBERGER ‘50 passed away onFebruary 22, 2010.

JEAN FORMAN WRIGHT ‘50 passedaway on March 8, 2010.

D. EDWARD CARBONARO ‘51 passedaway on January 27, 2010.

FRANK DUMAS ‘51 passed away on March 6, 2010.

O. JEAN HUFFMAN ‘51 passed away on December 1, 2009.

MARY CATHERINE LOWDER-BAILEY ‘51passed away on June 7, 2010.THOMAS C. LE VINE ‘52 passed away onJanuary 14, 2010.

EDWIN V. MURPHY ‘52 passed away onMarch 17, 2010.

ROBERT J. ROBINSON ‘53 passed awayon January 18, 2010.

OLIVE GRAFF BOHL ‘54 passed awayon February 15, 2010.

FRED KOPF ‘55 passed away onJanuary 10, 2010.

META MICHAELSEN DOWNES ‘58passed away on February 24, 2010.

JUDITH G. ECKERSON DYER ‘58passed away on November 28, 2009.

JOSEPH M. SAKACH ‘58, TrusteeEmeritus passed away on April 4, 2010.

RICHARD A. SHILLINGER ‘59 passedaway on November 26, 2009.

BABETTE ABERLI THOMAS ‘59 passedaway on April 12, 2010.

JAMES E. HUDOC ‘60 passed away onDecember 26, 2006.

RONALD T. KEATON ‘63 passed awayon September 10, 2009.

CLYDE ALVIN MAUGER ‘65 passedaway on May 24, 2010.

THOMAS M. STEFANAC ‘67 passedaway on February 15, 2010.

SARA LYNN NICKEL GARVIN ‘70passed away on February 4, 2010.

BETTY RIGO HAYS ‘72 passed away onNovember 11, 2009, in Avella, Pa.

ELIZA (NORTHRUP) BEALE ‘83 passedaway on December 5, 2009.

Former athletic department adminis-trative assistant, MAXINE LOWEpassed away on Feb. 25. Lowe servedthe College from September 1967 untilher retirement in December 2000.

Bella I. was born to ASHLEIGH C.JULIUS ‘05 and Victor M. Firment onDecember 29, 2008.

O B I T U A R I E SMABEL W. METZ ‘28 passed away onNovember 3, 2009.

FRANKLIN G. MCGIRR ‘35 passed awayon March 16, 2010.

RANDALL B. CUTLIP ‘40 passed awayon May 21, 2010.

BETTY JEANNE SCHULLER LLOYD ‘41passed away on April 26, 2010.

EMA JANE FRESHWATER ‘43 passedaway on February 10, 2010.

REV. JOHN “JACK” H. KEPPEL JR. ‘43passed away on May 1, 2010, at the ageof 88 in Wheeling, W.Va.

HARRY H. WILSON ‘43 passed away onMarch 2, 2010.

DONALD A. BRINKWORTH ‘46passed away on March 31, 2010, inPhiladelphia, Pa.

FRANCES REPP DAUGHERTY ‘46passed away on February 17, 2010.

JANE MCMULLEN IRMSCHER ‘46passed away on February 27, 2010.

ELIZABETH HARRIES SPINNENWEBER‘46 passed away on January 15, 2010.

EMMA LOUTETIA AMMON DAYTON ‘47passed away on January 21, 2010.

HENDERSON W. WRIGHT ‘47 passedaway in January 2009.

GEORGE ALEXANDER WEIMER ‘48passed away on May 15, 2010.

Stephanie Kucharski ‘96 (left) and DianeDranikoski Bode ‘96 visit with Sven de Jong ‘95,Vice President for Institutional Advancement atan alumni gathering in San Francisco, Calif

James Veras ‘70 visits with his formerswimming coach, Tom Grall at an alumnievent in San Diego, Calif

James Veras ‘70 visits with his formerswimming coach, Tom Grall at an alumnievent in San Diego, Calif

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Make Your Legacya Living One

Bethany College thrives due to the generosity of alumniand friends who support The Bethany Fund each year. But did you know that you can also create a living legacyfor Bethany through estate planning?

Over the years, planned giving by Bethanians has made a substantial impact on the College. Making a financialprovision for Bethany in your will is a convenient step totake, yet one that can bring dramatic and lasting results.

If you would like to create a living legacy for Bethany,please visit our website at WWW.BETHANYWV.EDU/GIVEand follow the link to planned giving to learn more. You’llfind helpful suggestions for ensuring that Bethany benefitsfrom your philanthropy. Some planned-giving options, likecharitable gift annuities, can provide immediate benefits toyou, as well.

For a personal and confidential consultation, please callthe Center for Institutional Advancement at 304- 829 7723.

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