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The Heart of a
Geneva Education

Geneva’s Core Curriculum Makes an Impact

FROM THE PRESIDENT

CALVIN L. TROUP

A t its heart, Geneva invites students—present, past directs,“To realize the goals of Christian education
all faculty members should seek to understand
and future—into maturity. We long for graduates who more completely and to teach more effectively their
are numbered among the mature in Christ:“those who particular disciplines with academic excellence
have their powers of discernment trained by constant within a consistent biblical world and life view.” Our
practice to distinguish good from evil” (Hebrews 5:14). faculty and staff have built a full-spectrum ministry
We desire the wisdom Solomon asked of God, rather of education that does not shelter students from non-
than personal pleasure, wealth or power. Christian viewpoints but enables them “to evaluate all
knowledge critically, to gain from that which is true
But the world is skeptical about good and evil. Jesus and discard error.”
tells Pontius Pilate,“I have come into the world—to Geneva continues to equip graduates toward the
bear witness to the truth.”When Pilate responds,“What maturity to serve God and neighbor faithfully and
is truth?”, he speaks for highly-educated skeptics who fruitfully; to be in the world, not of the world, pro
deny good or evil, only admitting shades of gray; who Christo et patria. That remains the heart of a Geneva
say one person’s good is another person’s evil; or who education today.
believe that good and evil are mere illusions. Worldly
wisdom—in the professions, the arts, business and Calvin L.Troup, PhD
politics—has been leading students astray by teaching President
such errors in every generation.

The path to distinguish good from evil is narrow and
difficult, but discernable when we follow Christ into
all learning. “Foundational Concepts of Christian
Education” commits Geneva’s whole educational
program to the reality that all discoverable facts and
truths in the universe reveal God and confirm His
truth.All truth is God’s truth; and all human beings
can learn the truths of the universe.“…[B]ut the facts
of the universe can be understood in the fullest sense
only when viewed in relationship to God. Ultimate
judgments must finally be made in the light of God’s
Word, the Holy Scripture, which is the only adequate
and inerrant standard of truth.”

Discernment and good judgment are the core of
maturity. Taking the adoption of Foundational
Concepts seriously, the college faculty implemented
a coherent Core Curriculum through which we learn
that God’s truth is pervasive throughout creation.

Therefore, the heart of a Geneva education today
begins with serious study of the Bible, substantial
engagement with God’s world in Humanities, and
attention to His rule over all nations in Great Issues
in Politics. Our Core proclaims that all wisdom and
knowledge are found in our Lord Jesus Christ, that He
is the cornerstone of truth in every subject, and that
we can become mature in Him alone.

The whole college—every person, program and
practice—strives to set students on a course of life
aimed at maturity in Christ. As Foundational Concepts

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EDITOR DAN DIETER
DESIGNER BEN LICHIUS

EDITORIAL REVIEW BOARD
MARVIN DEWEY, EDD
CHERYL JOHNSTON
ANTHONY TURNER, EDD
KELLY SANZARI, MA
RICHARD TALBERT, PHD
CALVIN L. TROUP ’83, PHD
VAN ZANIC ’93
JAMIE SWANK, JD ’00

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
ABBY FORTON ’21
ANNIE DAWSON ’20
KATHARYNE REITSMA ’20
JESSICA WILSON ’20

PHOTOGRAPHERS
CHRISTY MARTIN ’16
ABIGAIL BANKES ’19
ALAINA COTTAGE ’22
OLIVIA FORTON ’19
JOSEPH WANG ’21
RACHEL KOONTZ ’20

1 From the President 11 Campus News 21 Faculty and Student Research
3 The Heart of a Geneva Education 24 The Ministry of Coaching
5 Speaking of Ted Kay ’71 13 Homecoming 2019 29 In Memorium
7 Rich Rewards of the Core 31 Class Notes
15 Capturing the Science and Art of
Snowflakes

17 At the Core of It All

On the Cover (left to right): Prof. Emerita Betty Douglas, Prof. Emerita Ann Payton ’50, PhD, and Prof. Emeritus David Wollman, PhD

Please send feedback to [email protected] or Geneva Magazine, Geneva College, 3200 College Ave., Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

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By Dr. Jeffrey S. Cole

In Geneva parlance,“The Core” is the firmly rooted in

informal term we employ to refer to the Foundational
our institution’s carefully constructed
general education requirements, the Concepts of Christian
Core Curriculum. It includes Bible,
political science and the humanities, Education. Peering
what students often refer to as “the
human agonies.” Despite the dismay into Core classes
caused in students’ hearts by the idea
of taking classes they don’t “need” and today, we find students
removing them from the classes in
their major, the Core helps students critically exploring
make important connections about
life, the full value of which are often the tenets of Islam,
underappreciated until years, even
decades, after graduation. examining children’s

Some faculty believe that, ideally, we picture books to see
shouldn’t assign grades or allow students
to assess Core courses until a decade has how they reflect
passed. Many alumni have told us how
their estimation of the Core’s value has the elements of
grown during their life’s journey—and
how they wished they had engaged postmodernism,
it more earnestly throughout their
undergraduate career. learning about the

In my role as Chair of the Core, I have energy budgets in our
found working on teams with people
who think deeply about how the food and agricultural
Christian faith is integral to all of life
deeply rewarding and consistently systems, debating
challenging. Helping students learn more
about God’s sovereignty over all of life is religious freedom in
profoundly satisfying.
America as it applies
I stepped on Geneva’s campus for the
first time nearly 18 years ago for three T he Core Curriculumto non-Christians,
days of interviews. At the end of the
initial day, I called my wife and said,“This discussing Christian
is the real deal. These faculty are serious
about integration of faith and learning, “ continues to helpsymbolism found in
and they do it well.” My perspective the work of Flannery students to become
hasn’t changed since that day. O’Connor, listening to

While the faculty has revised elements the music of classical more fully human by
of the Core since its implementation composers, developing
in the 1960s, the curriculum remains
skills to become more providing them with
effective writers and opportunities to learn
speakers and, of course,
discovering the truth in more about who they
the pages of scripture.

The Core Curriculum

continues to are as beings created
ground every major by God”
program and, more
importantly, helps
students to become

more fully human by

providing them with opportunities to learn more about who they are

as beings created by God, living in a world made for His glory, and with

responsibilities to Him, their neighbors and all facets of God’s creation.

In the pages following, alumni, faculty and students discuss the Core,

now 50 years since its introduction through the humanities. In hearing

from the people involved, it becomes clear that this program is truly
the heart of a Geneva education. G

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Speaking of Ted Kay ’71

Alumnus Motors Up the Ladder with Geneva’s Core

By Dani (Fitzgerald) Brown ’14

with people of varying backgrounds and skillsets.
Due in great part to what he learned in Geneva’s
Core Curriculum, Kay developed skills that were
valuable department-wide. His ability to translate
technical terms and empathize with his audiences
was developed in his Geneva public speaking class.

At Geneva,Kay learned to adapt his speaking techniques
and terminology to connect with the desired audience.
He developed that foundation throughout his career as
he motored up the ranks of the car maker.

“I could talk to an engineer and not just focus

Ted Kay ’71 and Prof. Cathy Sigmund, PhD, at Geneva Homecoming 2019 on numbers. Most finance people focused on the

budget but struggled to looked at things from an

Ted Kay knows a thing or two about the corporate operations and/or engineering perspective,” Kay
says.“I endeavored to use terms they understood.”

world after a career culminating as a Vice President at one At GM, Kay often spoke publically during conferences

of the largest companies in the world, General Motors. and meetings. His higher-ups felt so confident in

Kay worked his way up the corporate ladder at GM, his communication skills that they would regularly
moving from department to department, starting as a schedule him to speak at the end, because he could
payroll auditor during summers as a Geneva College adjust his speech to fit any timespan.

student, and later working as a programmer, a systems “I did presentations frequently and remember it helped

analyst, and eventually supporting the Environmental & me feel comfortable talking to large groups of people,”

Energy Staff as Finance Manager. he says.“Sometimes people get nervous when they’re

He ultimately became GM’s Vice President of talking to groups but I think the thing that it did for me
Finance for two environmental subsidiaries, REALM was to know my audience, who I’m speaking to and
(Remediation and Liability Management) and ENCORE their expectations.”

(Environmental Corporate Remediation); he also
became the Finance Manager of World Wide Facilities

I always attribute myGroup before retiring in 2008.

“success to the things that I saw,What’s most remarkable is that Kay, 70, did all this
without a degree in business, finance, accounting or learned or was taught”
marketing. He earned his Geneva degree in History,

and credits much of his success to his Geneva College Kay says he is grateful for his Geneva professors, who
education and the dynamic Core Curriculum the displayed confidence and exceptional knowledge. Kay
college offers. most notably acknowledges Dean William Russell and
Dr. Howard Mattson-Bozé, his History Senior Advisor
“I am able to communicate with people on any level that and Chairman of the History Department, respectively.
is required,”Kay says. His noteworthy communication
skills became a visible asset to GM while he was still a “I always attribute my success to the things that I saw,
student, and his superiors took notice.
learned or was taught,” he says.
The day after commencement, Kay started full time at

the GM Lordstown, Ohio Plant. He quickly moved to Even his Bible professors offered him practical tips

different departments, learning to communicate well in the workplace, and many Kay acquired just by

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watching his professors’ demeanor. 2019 Alumni Awards

“Such calmness,” Kay says describing his Bible Alumni Awards are presented to graduates who have made
professors.“They were so under control and significant contributions in their work and demonstrate
calm and could pull something out — not even support for Geneva. All alumni may submit nominations for
necessarily a Bible verse — to help you see and the awards, which are presented at the annual All Alumni
understand something other than what your Dinner at Homecoming. Here and on the next page are the
thoughts were.” 2019 awardees.

His hometown of Clairton, PA, located just south of HON. CALEB STEGALL ’93
Pittsburgh, is also close to his heart. As a certified Alumni Award
mentor, Kay and two fellow Clairton High School
Alums,Terrence Fort and Corey Gadson, started a Stegall is a Justice on the Kansas State
mentor group at Clairton High School in 2010. Supreme Court, appointed by Gov.
Sam Brownback in 2014. Justice Stegall
This group called Reaching the Reachable, graduated as a fifth-generation student
mentors students through career discussions and from Geneva College, where he met his
presentations, mock interviews, college application wife, Ann ’94 , and from the University
methodologies, FAFSA form completion and how of Kansas School of Law in 1999.
to dress for an interview. The group is also the
primary sponsor for the CHS Chapter National JAY D. ALDRIDGE ’52
Honor Society banquet. Distinguished Service Award

That servant leadership likely stems from his Aldridge graduated from Geneva College
parents, who were well connected and well known in 1952 with an Industrial Engineering
in the Clairton community. degree. He started his career as a design
engineer with Westinghouse Electric and
“My father was a pastor. He was a principal at then went on to work in various roles at
the age of 22,” Kay says.“My mother was a school Duquesne Light Company. He has been
teacher and raised five kids.” Kay is also the a college lecturer at many universities,
administrator of a scholarship fund set up in his domestic and overseas, and served on
father’s name that has awarded them since 1994. many boards. He continues to mentor
Two Geneva students, Jade Harris and Alisha Murray, young business owners.
were the recipients in 2012 and 2013, respectively.
LOIS R. (RAMSEY) GROSS ’59
His brothers and sisters continued their careers as Distinguished Service Award
teachers, engineers and executives. Kay has one adult
son, Anthony; and a daughter, Amanda, who was in Gross studied elementary education,
foster care but Kay took her in as his own. played basketball, sang with The
Genevans and is a Geneva “Golden
Although Kay currently lives in Southfield, Girls” world traveler. She went to
Michigan, he comes back to Western Pennsylvania graduate school at San Diego State
often.“I’m an avid Clairton football fan,”Kay says with University. She lives in El Cajon, CA,
pride.“We’ve won more championships than anyone.” where she worked as a kindergarten
teacher for 34 years. She’s been
Kay also visits Geneva College as often as he can. blessed with three children and six
As a member of the Alumni Council since 2005, grandchildren.
and the president of the council for six years, he
does what he can to give back to the college that
gave him so much. He was the recipient of the
Distinguished Service Award in 2001 and the Life
“G”Award in 2006. G

Rich Rewards of the Core

By Van Zanic ’93

Michawn Rich ’09 coordinates behind the scenes as her boss, USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue, speaks.
What path does a person take that leads to heading
Ron Galbreath. He promptly sent her out on the floor to

up communications operations of a cabinet secretary work out with his college players. On that same trip, she

of the United States government? was introduced to Geneva women’s softball coach,Van

For Michawn Rich ’09, who hails from Reno, NV, it Zanic.This is where her college journey began – with
started with a 2,330-mile trip for a campus visit during the opportunity to be a two-sport collegiate athlete.

her junior year in high school to Geneva College, with As a Geneva student in 2007, Rich walked into the

later stops in Colorado and then Washington, DC. writing class of Dr. Suhail Hanna, who passed in

Despite the distance, she was the summer of 2019. She
a frequent visitor to Western had no idea how it would
Pennsylvania, visiting with ultimately affect her life’s
family in North Sewickley path. Her journey through
Township as she grew the political world began
up. Rich knew her heart during conversations with
belonged in Pennsylvania as coach Galbreath, in which the
she took tours of colleges two would discuss current
during basketball recruiting political affairs on the bus
trips. She wanted to attend rides to and from basketball
Geneva College. games.

““Geneva gave me the small- T he opportunity to be a It has become crystal clear
two-sport athlete at Geneva to her that the experiences
college atmosphere I was with Dr. Hanna and Geneva
looking for,” Rich recalls. Athletics have strongly
influenced the direction of
On the campus visit to her life and career.
Geneva, her grandfather molded me as a person.”
took her to Metheny “Dr. Hanna’s writing class and

Fieldhouse and introduced political conversations with

her to the Geneva women’s basketball coach, the late Coach Galbreath were life-changers for me. Dr. Hanna

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taught me how to write and how to be attentive 2019 Alumni Awards
to details when it comes to grammar, and Coach
“G” challenged me to think deeper about political MICHAWN M. RICH ’09
dynamics,” explains Rich. Young Alumni Award

Rich was a standout student-athlete for the Golden Rich has worked at the U.S. Department
Tornadoes, excelling in both basketball and softball. of Agriculture (USDA) since 2017
In basketball, she was named National Christian and was recently promoted to
College Athletic Association (NCCAA) national Communications Director for U.S.
player of the week, only the second Geneva athlete Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue.
at the time to ever receive the honor, and she Her recent work includes time with U.S.
played an integral role in Geneva’s first-ever trip to Senators Dean Heller of Nevada and Rob
the NAIA national basketball tournament in 2007. Portman of Ohio.
In addition, she was a two-time NCCAA softball All-
American. NICHOLAS S. GREENFIELD ’12
Young Alumni Award
Beyond the honors, she notes the lessons she
learned as a Geneva student-athlete: work ethic, Greenfield is a laboratory supervisor
time management, self-discipline, competitiveness, at Sonoco, a Fortune 500 company.
teamwork and how to perform under pressure. He graduated with a bachelor’s in
“The opportunity to be a two-sport athlete at Chemistry with a minor in Mathematics.
Geneva molded me as a person,” she says.“It He served as a resident assistant,
taught me life lessons that I still implement in my Chemistry stockroom manager, and
life today.” Chemistry Club treasurer during his
time at Geneva. He currently resides in
Rich earned her Master’s in Journalism from the Hartsville, South Carolina with his wife,
University of Colorado at Boulder in 2011.Then, she Rachel (Kuegler ’12), PA-C.
took a chance and walked into the office of Nevada
Senator Dean Heller, where she began as an intern. RUSSELL ’03 &
She would end up working for her home state
Senator for five years in political communications in BETHANY (CAN-
Washington, D.C. ZANELLA) ’03
WARREN
Since then, Rich has worked on multiple Alumni Award
election campaigns, including serving as the
Communications Director for U.S. Senator Rob The Warrens own
Portman’s 2016 reelection, which the widely- Beaver Falls Coffee &
respected Cook Political Report called “the best Tea Company, where
Senate campaign of the cycle.” they source, roast and
serve coffee ethically
In 2019, Rich received a promotion, becoming and carefully. Bethany
Director of Communications for U.S. Secretary studied Music Business
of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, with responsiblity at Geneva and sang
for communications for the U.S. Department of in the Genevans,
Agriculture. Madrigals, Grace
Notes, and Newsong. Russ studied Biblical
Rich was selected as the 2019 recipient of the Languages while also singing in The
Geneva College Young Alumni Award, which Genevans, Eight Bells and Madrigals.
recognizes alumni who have graduated from
Geneva College within the past 10 years who are
demonstrating outstanding service and leadership
in the church, career, community and/or Geneva
College. G

ON-CAMPUS / COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Ken Wytsma Visits Geneva Performance “Shakes” Up
Classic
Ken Wytsma, the founder of The Justice Conference
and author of The Myth of Equality, was a Geneva Urban Impact is a non-profit that works to minister
Visiting Artists and Lecture Series (GVALS) speaker, to at-risk youth in Pittsburgh. Part of their ministry
and delivered the keynote address at the Convergence includes their “Shakes” Theater Company. They
Conference. Ken is the President of Kilns College, a performed a “choose-your-own-adventure” version of
pastor, church planter, consultant and creative advisor Shakespeare’s classic ”Romeo and Juliet” at Geneva’s
to non-profits, and a sought-after speaker on justice, Bagpiper Theater. Romeo & Juliet: A Love Story You
church and culture. He spoke to Geneva students Choose is a compelling and interactive show designed
about how Christians ought to live out their faith by to get audiences thinking about some of life’s hardest
standing against discrimination. questions by giving them a chance to make decisions
in this tale of love and fate. This year, Urban Impact
celebrated the tenth anniversary of “Shakes.”

Geneva Takes Center Stage at MercyMe / Crowder Concert

Geneva College presented MercyMe, known for the best-selling Christian song of all-time “I Can Only Imagine,”
and Crowder live at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. As a concert sponsor, Geneva offered discounted tickets for
students, alumni, staff and friends. Both groups have been nominated for Grammy Awards and perform praise and
worship music in the contemporary Christian genre. Geneva’s Tony Turner, VP of Marketing and Enrollment, and
Cheryl Johnston, Director of Marketing Services and Public Relations, addressed the 12,000 attendees about the
value of a Geneva education prior to the concert.

Bart Millard performs with his band MercyMe at the
Geneva College-sponsored Pittsburgh concert. Millard’s
life story is told in the 2018 film, “I Can Only Imagine.”

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ON-CAMPUS / COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Schumann Bicentennial Celebrated with Concerts

Geneva College celebrated Clara Schumann’s 200th birthday in September with
two concerts showcasing her music and telling her life story. The first concert, “The
Music of Clara Schumann,” was performed on Schumann’s birthday in John White
Chapel. A second concert, “Complete Songs of Clara Schumann,” was held at Third
Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh.

Schumann’s music was presented
in the dramatic narrative form of
her husband Robert Schumann,
who created song cycles. Both
performances were in German
with English translations and
featured local, Pittsburgh musicians.
These included Geneva faculty
Dr. David Kenneth Smith and
Kathryn Copeland Donaldson,
along with her husband, bass Sean
Donaldson.

COMING SPRING 2020

FEBRUARY Core Ensemble

WEDNESDAY A chamber music theater work celebrating the great
African American poets Langston Hughes, Countee
12 Cullen and Claude McKay.

MARCH Scott R. Swain Kathryn Kimball Mizelle
Encourages Students to Exercise
WEDNESDAY Vos Lecturer First Amendment Rights

18 Dr. Scott R. Swain is President and Professor of “As Followers of Christ we must be truth seekers in our
Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological society.”
Seminary in Orlando, FL.
Kathryn Kimball Mizelle, JD, spoke to Geneva College
APRIL Holocaust Survivor students about how to practice their First Amendment
rights this past Constitution Day. Mizelle is a prominent
WEDNESDAY Geneva College, in partnership with the US Holocaust lawyer who, after working as a prosecuting attorney
Memorial Museum, will host a survivor who will share for nearly ten years, served as a Law Clerk for several
1 her/his story of survival. notable judges including Supreme Court Associate
Justice Clarence Thomas. She worked in the Tax Division
MAY For King & Country at the U.S. Department of Justice and was a Special
Concert Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia.
SATURDAY She earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the
At the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh. Deeply University of Florida, where she was valedictorian.
2 discounted tickets are available now! Get yours today:
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CAMPUS NEWS

Geneva College dedicated the George and Beverly Tannehill Business, Accounting and Sport Management Department on September 27,
2019. Pictured are the department faculty and staff.

College Renames Department, Recognizing $6 Million Gift

George Tannehill ’46 and his wife Beverly gave one After his service, Tannehill returned to Geneva,
of the most substantial monetary gifts Geneva College graduating in 1946 with a Bachelor of Science
has ever received, an estimated $6 million, by way in business administration. His dedication to his
of a planned gift upon his passing in July 2018. In profession led to successes in business as an executive
recognition of their generosity, the college dedicated at the Koppers Company. He received a Geneva
the George and Beverly Tannehill Business, Accounting Life “G” Alumni Award in 1994 for achievements of
and Sport Management Department this fall. service above self and noteworthy efforts on behalf of
Geneva, community and nation.
George served God, community and country
wherever he was. During his service in the military Through their bequest, George and Beverly continue
in World War II, he received nine bronze stars and to serve well and help to ensure continued service
battle awards as a mechanic in the Army Air Corps. to future generations.

Librarian leaves $2.4M to Geneva College

The Genevan Yearbook of Martha E. Hamilton ’46 reads, “Her calm,
low voice, and quiet seriousness are refreshing… we believe she will be
highly successful.” She was an English major and went on to complete
a Bachelor of Science Degree in Library Science from Carnegie Mellon.
She then worked as a Librarian for the New Brighton School System for
31 years, retiring in 1979.

Martha was a member of the Jackson Center Presbyterian Church
and served as a Deacon, sang in the choir, and was a part of the
Women’s Association. Memorial comments include, “Martha, thank
you for everything! Including setting such a lovely example of being an
exceptional person and living a beautiful life.”

Her financial advisor says Martha loved Geneva College. The college
and generations of future students will be blessed through her generosity,
which includes “The Martha E. Hamilton Family Gift” totaling $2.4 million.
Calvin L. Troup, PhD, President of Geneva College, says the college is
extremely grateful for this unexpected gift from Ms. Hamilton and thanks
God for this provision.

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CAMPUS NEWS “Tuck Everlasting”
Staged
Surprise “Festschrift” Honors White
Geneva College Theater presented “Tuck
The December Graduation Reception on Dec. 14, 2019 included Everlasting” on November 7-9 and 14-
a surprise presentation by Dr. Jonathan Watt, Professor of Biblical 16 on the stage of the Bagpiper Theater.
Studies, to Dr. Jack White, President Emeritus of Geneva College. Director Mindy Williams ’00 crafted a
Watt announced publication of a “festschrift,” a collection of narrative through song, dialogue and
writings dedicated to honor the life and work of a scholar who has dance that asked “If you could live
forever on this earth, would you?” The
influenced the lives of many cast presented a compelling story with
people. The book of essays acting that made the audience laugh
titled, “Advancing the Vision: and cry. One theater goer said, “From
Essays in Honor of John H. costuming to stage construction, the
White,” was put together by a whole performance was thoughtfully
group of 18 authors, including done.” The costumes were handmade
members of Geneva faculty turn-of-the-century outfits.
and pastors from several
denominations.

Bruce Backensto, Member of
the Board of Trustees, and
Watt presented White and
his wife, Mary, with a copy
of “Advancing the Vision,”
thanking him for his many
years of faithful service to
the kingdom and to Geneva
College.

New Undergraduate Degree Programs Approved

Finance Community Development

The newest addition to the Business department is Geneva College’s Community Development major
a major in Business Administration in Finance. This roots students in foundational theory from a Christian
program enables students to prepare for work in the perspective that they can use as a basis for their personal
world of finance. Students focus on the theory and philosophy and approach to community development.
foundational concepts of business from a finance It enables students to explore the nature of power in
perspective. Geneva’s Business program is known the social structure and understand how this can both
for seamlessly integrating the academic theories and encourage and distort the identity of a community. This
workplace experience in a way that equips students uniquely Christian perspective enables students to learn
for faithful and fruitful work outside of college. and practice how to restore and heal their communities.

Actuarial Mathematics Communication Design

The Actuarial Mathematics major is an expansion of Geneva College’s Communication Design major
the Actuarial Science minor, which was offered under provides fundamental education for those students
the Applied Mathematics program. Geneva College’s interested in design and other visual arts specialties,
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Mathematics along with a solid theoretical background in
program provides a Christ-centered, academically communication. This major provides students with
challenging program that enables students to know coursework emphasizing communication strategy and
God and understand His sovereignty in areas of risk art practices. Communication Design prepares students
management. Graduates will have many opportunities to think critically about design and helps to prepare
after college for further study and careers in actuarial them for many potential positions in the field.
science from a mathematical background. Geneva.edu/majors

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Honoring Christ Through the Arts

Capturing the Science
and Art of Snowflakes

By Jessica Wilson ’20

For a Biology major, taking humanities might seem it is something I have followed and
appreciated for many years. Each
like an unnecessary part of a Geneva education. Caleb year, Nikon exhibits the winning images around
Foster ’03, however, works within the scope of both the world in many different ways. I thought it
science and humanities.Through his photography and would be great opportunity to share my love of
study of snowflakes, Foster articulates his appreciation snowflakes.
for the humanities, even in a STEM field.

Foster entered the 2019 Nikon Small World GM: How did you take these pictures?

Competition, a worldwide artistic photography contest, FOSTER: I have had my own photography
and received several distinctions for his work. These business for over 15 years, which gives me
photographs are excellent examples of how integrating a great foundation. My career is also tied to
both humanities and science can create an appreciation photography, albeit on a microscopic level.
of beauty in Christ-centric work. The synergy between these two caused my job and

GENEVA MAGAZINE:What inspired you to do this type photography interests to collide. Since my career

of photography? has given me deep knowledge of how optics and

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GM:Why did you enter the Nikon Small World contest? it gave me all the time in the world to work with
snowflakes and get things optimized for photography,

FOSTER: Nikon Small World Competition is the premiere then move the whole setup outdoors during winter

microscopy competition globally, so I entered because for the “live” snowflakes.

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GM: How did Geneva impact your career? GM:What was/were your favorite
classes?
FOSTER: Geneva impacted me before actually ever
attending college; a Geneva representative,Ann FOSTER: I really enjoyed classes
Burkhead, visited my boarding school when I was in with Dr. Daryl Sas, who was my
high school and talked about Geneva. My thinking advisor and a part of the
was, if Geneva was willing to send someone all the Biology program. His classes
way to the middle of Bolivia (where Foster lived were incredibly challenging
with his missionary parents), I would be willing and helped prepare me for a
to look into it as a possible college.After applying career in the sciences.
and comparing colleges, I really liked it and chose
to attend when I came to the US after high school. GM:Where are you now? Where are you
My four years of education at Geneva, majoring in
biology as a pre-med student, were an incredible living and working?
foundation for eventually going on to graduate
school for my MBA and having a career in the FOSTER: I currently live in Vermont Foster’s “Snowflake”
Biotechnology field. In the end, I didn’t end up and work for BioTek Instruments, Fifth Place winning
going to medical school, however, God led me down now part of Agilent Technologies. photo (courtesy of
a career path in the sciences that has been very Nikon Small World)
fulfilling, and I couldn’t have done it without my
Geneva education. As a Senior Product Manager, my

“ Geneva impacted me before role is to help define and develop new imaging
actually ever attending college;
and microscopy products and software which will
if Geneva was willing to send
be used by researchers in academic, biotech and
someone all the way to the middle
Pharma. I’ve been with BioTek for about eight years
of Bolivia, I would be willing to
now and have helped launch multiple imaging
look into it”
products that are used globally to help advance
GM:What is one of your favorite Geneva memories?
multiple research disciplines, so it has been a
FOSTER: One of my favorite memories at Geneva rewarding career so far. G
was my time in Memorial Hall, specifically third floor
Memorial. I made great friendships there and had
the chance to be a Resident Assistant, working with
Memorial Resident Director Alan Jacob. One of the fun
activities we did as a part of Memorial Hall was a “Big,
Bad Big-wheel Rally,” where teams of students retro-
fitted a three-wheeled Big Wheel (yes, the toddler/kids
toy) for a race around the campus. One student sat
in the Big Wheel and another pushed, in a relay type
fashion. It ended up as a big event with lots of student
interest and was a blast overall.

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At the Core of It All

By Jessica Wilson ’20 and Dan Dieter

Current and past faculty and students of Geneva’s Core Curriculum gather in McCartney Library.

The body of Christ has many parts, and all Christians the heart of a Geneva education.

have a purpose in the kingdom of God. Geneva College With roots in Geneva’s Foundational Concepts of
is called to prepare students to live their purpose and Christian Education, the Core Curriculum of liberal
to serve God and neighbor wherever they are called. arts training is Bible, humanities and political science,
Through high quality education for professions in our in addition to communication, history, philosophy
modern world and integration of faith and learning, and English.The Core is central to the college mission
the college prepares Christians for their purposes in and has been since 1968 when a committee of faculty
organizations, communities, churches and families. developed it.

While Geneva has been “ What is the nature of This group included Ann
recognized for providing reality? What is this world Paton ’50, PhD, Professor
exceptional education for Emerita, who recalls,“Two
practical professions like years before the adoption
engineering, biology and of the Core Curriculum.

many others, a curriculum that we’re in? Who are I was on a committee,
built on developing only which was appointed
professional skills would by Dr. Edwin C. Clarke

be incomplete. Even the we in it?” ’35. So, three of us were
greatest education depends appointed to spend a

on the deep knowledge summer developing a core

of the parts of life that make us human - the biblical curriculum. It’s the first time in Geneva’s history that

and classical foundation concerning God and all things there had ever been a core curriculum.”

human.The Core Curriculum offered to every student is The task laid before the group that summer was to

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bring the foundational concepts to life through a “ What every Geneva
curriculum that would build students’ capacity for graduate ought to
practical reasoning, creative thinking and personal know, was our main
character. It would be a comprehensive education, consideration.”
not just a professional or career-oriented one. - Ann Paton ’50

Professor Emeritus David Wollman, PhD, a member “ You want to bring
of the early group of Core Curriculum instructors, out or emphasize
sums up this concept,“What we were trying to do the wholeness of the
was to present an integrated study of the arts, the human experience”
various arts – musical, literary, spatial arts, painting - Betty Douglas
arts – within their historical and their intellectual
context. So, they would be cross disciplinary.”

Professor Betty Douglas, a committee member,
illustrates the continuing importance of a
comprehensive education,“We live in an age where
specialization has become ever more a part of the
way the world is viewed; everyone views the world
from one little piece of it. From a Christian point-of-
view and within the Christian institution, especially,
you want to bring out or emphasize the wholeness
of the human experience, as having been created in
the image of God who is the great one.”

Today, the Core remains an integral part of a Geneva “ The core classes
education. Eric Miller, PhD, Professor of History and teach me the real
instructor in the Core, says,“I think the deepest purpose of
questions that we’re trying to get students to think education.”
about are:What really is the nature of reality? What
is this world that we’re in? Who are we in it? And - Joseph Wang ’21
then we try to introduce the classic Christian
questions:What’s the nature of God? What does this
have to do with how we live and should live?”

While the mix of courses and the structure of the
Core have been adapted over 50 years, the primary
goals of the Core Curriculum remain steadfast. The
current curriculum is the framework for a Geneva
education.

Geneva student Joseph Wang ’21 comments,“The “ Alumni tell me
core classes teach me the real purpose of education, they’re still thinking
which is not to get high pay, but to serve this about and applying
community and glorify God in everything I do.” what they learned in
the Core”
Frederick “Jay” Neikirk, PhD, Political Science
Professor, explains what he hopes Geneva students - Frederick “Jay” Neikirk
gain from the Core,“I hope it helps them to think
about what it means to be human as ones made
in the image of God. Being created beings, fallen
beings, how we live together. How the world works.
I hope it helps them to see beyond their particular
majors to engage areas they might not otherwise

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“think about. I hope it Graduating from Geneva yourself,” says Camille
makes you focus on people Pelka ’21.“You do a lot of
prepares them to be good reflection, self-reflection.
citizens and good church And you’re figuring out
members.”
Every student, from what you’re going to do in
accounting to engineering
more than just focusing on a your career and your life.”
to sociology, must complete The success of the Core is
job to get done”
the 43 to 49 core credits demonstrated in students
to promote growth like Joseph and Camille,

and knowledge, skills, who come to understand

understanding and attitude. greater truths, and in graduates who, like Caity, use their

Caity Martin ’17, engineering alumna, says a Geneva gifts for God’s glory and devotion through their life’s work
education re-focuses,“Graduating from Geneva, it and daily lives.This is accomplished in small ways, as well
makes you focus on people more than just focusing as in moments of critical importance.
on a job to get done. Geneva provides a background
that’s caring for other people and caring about doing For David Shedd ’81, former U.S. Defense Intelligence
everything for the glory of God and not just to get it Agency Acting Director and Deputy Director in both
done and to put in your hours.” the George W. Bush and Barack Obama administrations,
the Core presented itself most dramatically in times
By focusing on others, many students in the Core of crisis. He says,“I would go back to thinking about
realize they are learning about themselves in the how did the study of Bible and Bible class, how did
process. humanities actually bring these pieces together?
Geneva was additive to building character, that under

“In a lot of the core classes, you’re able to get to know duress, when everybody else or the tide is going in a

certain direction.You do not go

with that, if it’s not the truth.”

Shedd came to Geneva as a civil
engineering major with dreams
of building a trans-Amazonian
highway.“I went to Geneva for
selfish reasons,” he says. His
experience of being invested in by
faculty from the Core, Prof. Douglas
and Drs. Carson and Lee, as well as
the influence of his current wife,
Lisa (Right ’81), stirred questions
about his motivations.“What
motivates you to do what you do?
Is it for the glory of God? Is it really
building equity in the Kingdom
with a capital ‘K’ as opposed to just
your personal fulfillment? That’s
where the shift came,” he says.The
shift was a change in majors to
Political Science and Economics.

“In many ways, Geneva was the
conduit, the ‘on ramp’ to what then
led to graduate school that then

Professor emerita Betty Douglas with Professor Eric Miller discuss the philosophy behind the “Core.”

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led to a career in national security, which I did for “ The Core was so
about 33 years,” he concludes. much different than
everything else I studied;
The impact of Shedd’s study at Geneva materialized it was using a different
in a critical moment at the highest echelon of
power. He recalls,“I was one of those messengers part of my brain.”
that went in and said,‘Mr. President, we have an
insurgency on our hands in Iraq.’ He needed to hear - Caity Martin ’17
clearly, when we were starting to lose the war in
Iraq. It was not a welcome message.Who was going “ It’s a lot of
to tell him?” what college is
- learning who
Students and graduates tend to appreciate the you are. ”
Core even more over time, which points to its - Camille Pelka ’21
power to expand the appreciation of the fullness of
humanity and life.Wollman explains,“We emphasized “ Geneva was
especially the world view issues: the view of God, the additive
view of man, the view of nature, the view of society, to building
how they all interacted, how they were related, and character”
how they were expressed in the various arts. The - David Shedd ’81
students didn’t always like it, because we asked them
to think.” “ Humanities

Neikirk teaches the capstone course in the core, makes people enjoy the
Political Science 352, an opportunity to pull other aspects of life, not
together all that students have learned in the Core.
“Ultimately, we trust God that He’s going to use the just their work”
things we’ve taught here,” he says.“We certainly
know lots of our alumni are serving in government,
serving as teachers, serving in legal professions,
serving in business, and they’re bringing to bear on
their fields things they’ve learned not only in their
majors, but also in the Core.”

The Core Curriculum directs students on a quest
for wisdom. Courses and lessons reveal deep
truths of God, humanity, the universe and the self,
developing citizens, leaders and followers. It is
about preparing students with the capacity to think,
create, learn, communicate, engage, worship and
love.That’s the heart of a Geneva education. G

Watch the video...

- David Wollman

To view the Heart of a Geneva Education video, visit:

www.Geneva.edu/heart

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Faculty & Student Research

Book recommendation: “History of the
Reformed Presbyterian Church of North
America 1871-1920”

In 2019, William Edgar, PhD, former chair of the Geneva College Board
of Trustees, former Geneva College President and longtime pastor in the
Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America (RPNCA), published “History
of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America 1871-1920: Living by
its Covenant of 1871.”

Dr. Edgar’s work details how the Reformed Presbyterian Church decried the
U.S. Constitution’s protection of American slavery, influenced the abolitionist
movement, signed a denominational covenant, struggled to uphold that
covenant, and participated in sweeping and effective ministry in the U.S. and
abroad.

The book includes an account of Geneva College’s move from Northwood,
OH, to Beaver Falls, PA, the establishment of the college’s Bible and Political
Science departments, and its adoption of the motto Pro Christo et Patria. As an important part of the RPCNA’s
history, Edgar regularly highlights how Geneva grew and changed during the latter portions of the 19th Century,
even including mention of the establishment, subsequent ban and final reinstatement of a football team. He also
includes information about the college’s relationship with the local YMCA.

Edgar’s history picks up from where the late David M. Carson, PhD, Geneva College Samuel A. Sterrett Professor
of Political Philosophy, left off in his dissertation, “A History of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in America to
1871.” For context, Edgar includes a summary preamble covering the early history of the church, which was the
focus of the work done by Dr. Carson, who also published “Pro Christo Et Patria: A History of Geneva College.”
The works of the two authors go hand-in-hand to cover much of the RPCNA’s modern history.

Throughout the work, Edgar points out how God’s hand can be seen preserving the denomination through
struggle with sin and division and blessing its work of ministry. It is available at www.crownandcovenant.com.

Student Discovers New Genome

Geneva student Mimi Zhao ’19, with guidance from
professor Dr. David Essig, discovered a new genome
in glacial clay. Starting with clay deposited by ice
age glaciers in central Ohio, the researchers were
able to culture 60 strains of bacteria including a new
species (TI-2) of the genus Pseudarthrobacter. This
bacteria was shown to be both cold- and salt-tolerant
compared to related species in the genus, consistent
with a glacial origin.

After whole genome DNA sequencing, data mining
indicated that T1-2 had approximately 3,900 genes, Dr. David Essig and Mimi Zhao ’19
including about 1,000 genes with no characterized
function. The researcher also found four clusters of genes which code for enzymes that produce novel
antibacterial compounds. These findings will allow students in the coming year to test hypotheses regarding
the function of the uncharacterized genes and the efficacy of the predicted anti-bacterial compounds.

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Faculty & Student Research

Works of Our Hands AUBREY J. WEIR ’20

The Academic Partners Program provides an opportunity ENGLISH LITERATURE
for academic collaboration and mentoring between
undergraduate students and faculty. Meeting regularly “Who Tells the Story? Race and
with mentors, students prepare an in-depth research Culture in Australia and New
project in their field of study. They publicly present their Zealand”

completed projects during “Works AMELIA ADAMS ’20
of Our Hands Week.”
SECONDARY SOCIAL STUDIES
LOIS MONTGOMERY ’20 EDUCATION / HISTORY

COMPUTER SCIENCE “Lithuanian Jewish Customs as a Link
to the Past”
“Cybersecurity in the Small Business”

JULIA CLEMENT ’20 REBEKAH LOCKE ’21

BIOLOGY, HUMAN BIOLOGY BIBLICAL STUDIES
CONCENTRATION “Women’s Role in Ministry: An
Examination of Women in the Bible”
“Fresh & Marine Shewanella Species:
Evidence for Faculative Marine Lifestyle” ANNIE L. DAWSON ’20

THOMAS J. FIORINI, JR. ’20 COMMUNICATION & MUSIC
“Theology for Everyman, Looking at
ENGLISH LITERATURE, LINGUISTICS, & the Rhetoric of John Gerstner”
PHILOSOPHY

“Surprised by Reality: Covenant
Epistemology and the Art of Magic”

New Books by Geneva Faculty Now Available

Self-made truth is the air we breathe in our day... GOD BREATHED RutEtheridgeIII With ”God A new book
co-edited
Rev. Dr. Richard...which past philosophers hailed as the Age of the Lonely Self. You feel it when the GOD BREATHED Breathed: by Geneva
by RutEtheridge III Connecting History and
silence falls around you and the whispers start within you: that growing, gnawing Humanities
isolation, that deepening detachment from the world, from others, from yourself. Connecting through Scripture through Professor Eric
God Breathed will help you understand and courageously doubt the popular dogma to God, Others, the Natural World, Scripture to Miller, PhD,
and Yourself “Brazilian
Noble ’89, Adjunctthat God cannot speak, that the Bible is not only inaccurate but impossible. It will help Evangelicalism
God, Others, in the 21st
you break out of the soul-suffocating confines of self-made truth. Within the pages of Century:
God’s book is the true you, just waiting for you to arrive. the Natural An Inside and Outside Look”
was published by Palgrave
Communication“Drawing from some unlikely sources—Friedrich Nietzsche, SIA, and Avenger films, World, and Macmillan in 2019 and is part
of the Christianity and Renewal—
to name a few—as well as from his direct experience working with young adults, Yourself,” Interdisciplinary Studies series.
Rut Etheridge invites the reader to consider a way out of the pain of dehumaniza- The book is available at online
Foreword by LACEY STURM Biblical Studies book sellers.
Faculty andtion—by not putting humans first. God Breathed diagnoses the depth of modern
Associate
Western culture’s problems and, by doing so, shows us how to reconnect with an
active, life-giving God through serious wrestling with the Bible—yes, even its Professor Rut Etheridge promises
hardest parts!”
to break you out of the soul-
Program~ ELIZABETH W. CORRIE, director, Youth Theological Initiative, Emory University
suffocating confines of self-made
“This book actually changed my life. The last chapter healed deep things in my
truth. It is now available at the
Coordinator,heart…I was humbled to a mess of tears that I still cry when I think of it.”
website of publisher Crown &
~ LACEY STURM, singer, platinum selling rock band, Flyleaf, solo artist, author (from the Foreword)
Covenant or at other online retail
“…insightful, informative, accessible and full of humor that comes at you when you
locations.
Geneva Collegeleast expect it. God Breathed is the kind of book that brings strong conviction
Visit www.crownandcovenant.com
wrapped in genuine love for God and others.”
~ VINCENT BACOTE, director, Center for Applied Christian Ethics, Wheaton College

Pittsburgh Campus,Pastor Rutledge “Rut” Etheridge III is assistant professor of biblical studies at

Geneva College. Prior to this, Rut taught high school and pastored a church. He

released a newholds an undergraduate degree in Bible and philosophy and a master of divinity;

he is currently pursuing PhD studies in theology.

book entitled “On
Mission Together:
Integrating Mission into the Local
Church, a clear and concise guidebook
for any church wanting to make global
missions extend beyond an annual
offering or a Minute for Missions.”
Alumni may use the discount code
GCALUMNI to purchase at
www.fallscitypress.com/omt.

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had on my life by giving me the amazing
opportunity to attend Geneva College.

Without your investment, I wouldn’t
be at Geneva, and being at Geneva is

truly a blessing.”

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The Ministry of Coaching

By Chris Mathews ’00

Andrew Fee ’16 Linda Sumner ’91 Alan Sumner ’85 Van Zanic ’92 Geno DeMarco ’83 Mandee Craft ’01

Geneva is blessed to have many athletic coaches who coaching after his graduation in 1983, despite more
financially lucrative offers outside of football.A former
have served at the college for multiple decades, choosing Geneva player helped him get a job coaching the
to make Geneva the place where they minister and serve defense at West Virginia University.When Geneva’s head
students. Six coaches are Geneva graduates as well, and coaching position came open, he viewed it as a perfect
reflected on their experiences as students and coaches. fit and was hired in 1993.

Head Baseball Coach Alan Sumner graduated in 1985 “My dad was a pastor, and I saw the impact on people’s
after a standout playing career. He became increasingly lives that he had,” says DeMarco.“I saw the Geneva
frustrated with choices of profit over people during his football job as an incredible blend of doing what you
18 months in industrial sales. That’s when Sumner’s love and being able to spread the gospel of Christ
coach at Geneva, Joe Hudak, surprised him and asked through a game that you love.”
him to help coach the baseball team. On the positive

side, Sumner reasoned, it might be a short-term position
while he figured out what to do next. On the negative

I saw the Geneva football jobside, the job offered no pay, no place to live and would

probably require him to sell his car to help cover

“ as an incredible blend of doingexpenses.He took the post.Once he began coaching,

he fell in love with it and knew it was what he was
looking for. He’s been Geneva head baseball coach what you love and being able
since 1989.

Head Football Coach Geno DeMarco didn’t start his to spread the gospel of Christ
college playing career at Geneva.Avid about athletics,

he didn’t think Geneva could provide him as much

through a game that you love.”athletic advancement as he could get at a bigger school.
After his first semester away, however, he realized

the culture and the teaching were not for him. He Head Softball Coach Van Zanic, who also serves as

transferred to Geneva and decided to let the Lord direct Geneva’s Director of Athletics, arrived at Geneva to

his steps from there. During his playing days on both play baseball. He wasn’t serious about his faith but

the football and baseball teams, Coach Gene Sullivan liked that Geneva meant an opportunity to play sports.

and Coach Hudak had a significant impact in his life, He also worked in the Sports Information Department

on and off the field.Their impact led DeMarco into as a student and was affected by the faith of the

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school and those around him. He graduated in 1992, Many students arrive at Geneva without much spiritual
and six years later came back to be Geneva’s Sports background.They need support as athletes, in their
Information Director. He took over the head softball academics, in their maturity and in their faith. Zanic can
coach responsibility in 2003, and he was promoted to relate; he was the college student who was at Chapel
the Director of Athletics in 2013. only because he had to be, and he sat in the farthest
corner, hat over eyes, listening to music.
Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach Mandee Craft
was a standout on the tennis court during her four “A lot of young people come here like me, pretty
seasons at Geneva, graduating in 2001. She felt the unchurched,”says Zanic.“When I arrived, I didn’t just need
desire to coach as early as high school, and she coached athletic support, I needed academic and, more importantly,
a high school team her senior year of college. Craft spiritual support. I can put myself in their shoes and
pursued the position right out of college, eventually understand what they are going through and the struggles
getting hired in the fall of 2001. they are facing. Many of these kids have lots of questions.
With the experiences that we have as coaches, we’re able
Head Women’s Soccer Coach Linda Sumner finished to answer many of those questions. What does it mean
her Hall of Fame playing career at Geneva, and after to accept Christ? What do I have to do to be successful
graduation in 1991, she began dating Alan Sumner, academically? It goes way beyond the playing field.”
which eventually led to marriage. She served as an
assistant coach under Dave Mohr for three seasons Coach DeMarco echoes those sentiments. He says,
while also focusing on her family and working part “When I took the job, my wife and I had one daughter
time in Beaver. Then she was asked to be the women’s and one on the way, and I wanted to make sure that
soccer head coach. She applied because she loved Geneva would continue to be a place that impacts
Geneva, and it was a place she wanted to be. She students the way it did for me. Geneva molded me
also craved the same sort of impact she saw that her and, in some ways, saved me from myself. I know that
husband had in the lives of students. ultimately the Lord was the one that saved me, but He
used Geneva and athletics to play a major role in my life.”
Head Women’s Golf Coach Andrew Fee, who has also
been the Associate Head Softball Coach for three “I want players to develop a different understanding of
seasons, didn’t play at Geneva, but he was heavily athletics,” Craft adds.“I want them to see how faith has
involved in the Athletics Department throughout to be a part of everything they do, and how athletics can
his time in college, graduating in 2016. He chose be another tool to further their witness both in their
Geneva as a student primarily based on its proximity college years and in their life after Geneva. It’s a very
to his hometown.
The influence, different message than
professionally and most kids have ever
spiritually, attracted received prior to their
him to stay after arrival.”
graduation.
“We’re here to
Being a coach at a support our students,”
place like Geneva isn’t says Alan Sumner.
just about the athletics. “Sometimes that
Coaches walk through means encouraging
all aspects of life with them during high
students, getting to points, but also
know their athletes sometimes mourning
well.A coach may be the person athletes turn to when with them during low
struggling academically or personally. points in their lives. We walk alongside them when they
hopefully have success athletically and as they mature
But it’s not just support coaches offer, they require in life. For some, you continue to be a support to them
accountability, something Geneva’s current coaches after they graduate and enter the next phases of their
picked up from their own coaches during their playing lives. That means celebrating with them when they get
days. Accountability means letting student-athletes married, or have children, and have other successes. We
know when something needs to be fixed, whether want to make sure they’re prepared for what the Lord
performance related or in life. will do in their lives in the years to come.”

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“ I want them to see Authenticity keeps these coaches at Geneva. In a
culture with so much shifting sand, Geneva College is
how faith has to be a part of unashamedly devoted to Christ and to the foundation
that has been established by those that have come
everything they do” before them.

For many students, coaches serve as surrogate parents. “This is a calling, a lifestyle, that never goes away,” says
Coaches are often the people that these students look DeMarco.“Places like Geneva are becoming less and
to for guidance. It’s a responsibility that Geneva’s less common in our culture. I feel so blessed to be at
coaches take very seriously. Building trust gives coaches a place that has a biblical foundation for each of our
an opportunity to speak into their athletes’ lives. students to stand on, and I can’t imagine being at any
other place.”
“I strive to help my players grow into young women
who excel athletically and become the best players Geneva College is a special place, and for six graduates,
they can be,” says Linda Sumner.“But I also want them now head coaches, a ministry of coaching is God’s
to succeed in the classroom and in life. I am thankful to calling – heard and answered.They continue to serve
be at a college where I can share my faith with them, student-athletes within and outside the athletic arena.
and mentor and encourage them during this period of
growth.” Geneva’s 18 varsity sports and over 425 student-
athletes are the most in school history. Coaches pour
“We view athletics as an important part of the college their hearts and souls into the lives of student-athletes
experience for our students,” adds Coach Fee. “Sports every day, working to uphold the Geneva athletic
allow us to find a common ground with so many of our legacy.You can help.The college has established the
athletes.They give us the opportunity to have authentic Geneva College Athletics Fund to enable alumni to
and real conversations with our students about all directly support the athletic experience of our current
matters of life.” student-athletes. Gifts will help every varsity program
impact the world for Christ. G

AG ETN HE VLA EC OTLILCE GSE
FUND

NCAA National Champion Nicole Bartoletta
passes the baton to her teammate.

Will you do the same for today’s student-
athletes through your financial support?

To pass the baton, visit:

Athletics.Geneva.edu/give

ATHLETIC NEWS

By Chris Mathews ’00

Celebrating Athletic Excellence

Women’s Volleyball WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL
Nate Burkhart
The women’s volleyball team finished second in the Presidents’ Athletic
Conference (PAC) standings and advanced to the PAC Championship
match for the first time since 2014. The Golden Tornadoes then won the
National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Mideast Regional,
advancing to the NCCAA National Tournament for the second straight
season. Geneva finished the season with a 26-10 record, one win short of
the single-season school record.

Junior Daphne Hunsinger led the PAC with 1,164 assists to go with 264 kills
and 409 digs and was named PAC Player of the Year, NCCAA 1st Team All-
American and to the NCAA Division III Mid-Atlantic All-Regional Team.

Senior Kacey Costal led the team with 385 kills and was named a 1st Team
All-PAC selection. Sophomore Kayla Coughlin led the team with 685 digs
and 67 aces and was named a 2nd Team All-PAC selection. Sophomore
Elana Hoppel and freshman Hope Shook were named All-PAC Honorable
Mentions.

MEN’S SOCCER

The men’s soccer team finished well, advancing to the PAC Championship
match for the fourth time in five seasons. They finished with a 10-9-1 record,
winning six of their last seven matches before falling to Washington &
Jefferson in the finale. It was the fourth time in five seasons that Geneva has
made it to the conference championship match.

The Golden Tornadoes’ defense defined the season, best in the league by
a wide margin in goals allowed. Goalkeepers junior Nate Burkhart and
freshman Gabe Kemp each had four shutouts, which tied the duo for tops
in the PAC. Seniors Devaughn Johns and James Mincone, juniors Luke
Herman and Kevin Pasho, along with sophomore Ian Gelsinger formed a
strong backline. Johns was named a 1st Team All-PAC selection, Pasho was
named a 2nd Team All-PAC selection, while Mincone, Gelsinger, Kemp
and sophomore Cole Sauer were all named Honorable Mention All-PAC
selections.

Offensively, 13 different players scored goals with senior Jake Broadwick
and Alex Yoder tying for the team lead with three apiece.

Amos Luptak FOOTBALL
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The football team won three straight games in convincing fashion midway
through the season but then dropped three games each by just one score on
the way to a 3-7 record overall, 3-6 in the PAC.

Geneva’s triple-option offense led the PAC in rushing, finishing with 2,848
yards. Five different players finished with at least 300 yards rushing,
including sophomore quarterback Amos Luptak (656 yards, 9 touchdowns),
freshman Isaac Gibbs (571 yards, 4 touchdowns), and senior Nick
Monteleone (414 yards, 4 touchdowns). Monteleone and senior center Tre
Weiler were named 2nd Team All-PAC selections. Senior offensive lineman
Adam Clark and junior running back Frankie Centofanti were named
Honorable Mention All-PAC selections.

Defensively, Geneva was led by 1st Team All-PAC linebacker Tyler Cann, Erica Sumner
who finished with 84 tackles, 14 tackles-for-loss. Sophomore linebacker Janna Newberry
Dakota Allen finished with 71 tackles and was named an Honorable Women’s Cross Country
Mention All-PAC selection along with sophomore defensive back Brady
Corklin. Women’s Golf

WOMEN’S SOCCER

The women’s soccer team finished the season 8-9 overall, 3-5 in the PAC.

Senior Erica Sumner and junior Erin Houser led the offense for
Geneva, with six goals each, tied for eighth in the conference. Sumner
also had six assists, second (tie) in the PAC, while junior April Mann
added four assists, eighth (tie) in the conference. Sumner was named a
1st Team All-PAC selection, and Mann was named a 2nd Team All-PAC
selection, while Houser was named to the Honorable Mention All-PAC
team.

Geneva’s second-best defense in the PAC gave up just 18 goals. Senior
goalkeeper Danielle Lincoln finished with six shutouts, third in the PAC,
and was an Honorable Mention All-PAC selection.

WOMEN’S TENNIS

The women’s tennis team advanced to the PAC semifinals and finished
the season 8-5 overall, 4-3 in the PAC.

Geneva was led by a strong senior class of Victoria Hoal, Rachael
Letterman, Bekah Locke and Jana Newberry. Letterman was named a
1st Team All-PAC selection, her second straight season receiving first-
team honors, while Letterman and junior Felicity Orndoff were named as
2nd Team All-PAC selections for their work in doubles action.

CROSS COUNTRY

The women’s cross-country team put together its best season in school
history, under the direction of first-year head coach Phil Thompson.
The Golden Tornadoes finished a very close second at the PAC
Championship behind four-time PAC Champion Waynesburg.

Leading the way for the women was sophomore Elly McGillivray, who
finished second overall at the PAC Championship. Sophomore Jessie
Taylor placed fifth at the championship, while freshman Mariah Davis,
senior Jennifer Simmons and freshman Abby Laborde all placed in
the top 14 finishers at the meet. McGillivray and Taylor were each
named 1st Team All-PAC selections, while Davis, Simmons and Laborde
received 2nd Team All-PAC honors.

The men’s team finished fifth overall at the PAC Championship.
Freshman Josiah Helmer led Geneva at the meet, finishing 12th overall,
while junior Josiah Mansell finished 19th overall. Helmer was named a
2nd Team All-PAC selection, while Mansell received Honorable Mention
recognition.

WOMEN’S GOLF

The women’s golf team completed their first season in school history
under Head Coach Andrew Fee. The squad was made up almost
entirely of freshmen, led by Calli Grimplin and Grace Leer. Crimplin
finished 20th at the PAC Fall Championship, while Leer finished 27th
overall. The team placed seventh in the conference.

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IN MEMORIAM

40s ��������������������������������������� Donald M. Hannah ’58 on September 16, 2019
Harriet L. (Carnelly) Shroads ’44 on July 29, 2019 Karel V. Fennick ’58 on October 6, 2019
Clara C. (Ludwig) Macdonald ’45 on November 17, 2019 Henry O. Ziegler ’58 on March 9, 2019
Joyce (Horten) Rose ’45 on June 13, 2019 John E. Kastriba ’59 on July 11, 2019
Martha Hamilton ’46 on June 15, 2019 Merwin L. Weed ’59 on September 3, 2019
Carolyn B. (Booth) Kulcyk ’47 on May 9, 2019 Margaret R. (Campbell) Lash ’59 on September 2, 2019
Miriam (Pennell) Archibald ’48 on July 2, 2019 Paul R. Schweinsberg ’59 on November 14, 2019
Richard K. Fox, Jr. ’48 on July 17, 2019
Eleanor G. (Gross) Gaudio ’48 on August 21, 2019 60s ���������������������������������������
David J. Crozier ’48 on September 11, 2019 Carl Singer ’61 on May 26, 2019
Janet P. (Patterson) Wike ’49 on June 24, 2019 Robert Gross ’62 on May 22, 2019
Anthony J. Schweiger ’49 on August 23, 2019 Madelyn M. (Quinn) Schleiger ’63 on June 17, 2019
Marilyn S. Sahli ’49 on November 12, 2019 William F. Wenning ’63 on July 31, 2019
Gary Sadiak ’63 on September 30, 2019
50s ��������������������������������������� David Klitz ’64 on June 30, 2019
Beth (Robb) Lamont ’50 on July 1, 2019 Raymond H. Cegelski ’64 on August 15, 2019
Janet (Williams) Shumaker ’65 on August 2, 2019
Joseph P. Kolter ’50 on September 8, 2019 John D. Hutchinson ’65 on May 3, 2019
Charles F. Mason ’50 on April 28, 2019 Dr. Edward L. Miller ’66 on April 26, 2019
Howard Alberts ’51 on June 21, 2019 Myrna K. (Little) Porter ’67 on August 27, 2019
Donald Robb ’51 on October 3, 2019 Earl B. Holton ’67 on September 13, 2019
Mary Louise (Gabele) Thomas ’52 on August 17, 2019 June K. (Metzger) Hall ’67 on April 24, 2019
Marjory F. (Mellon) Anderson ’52 on August 17, 2019 Gretchen C. (Douglas) Reader ’67 on December 10, 2019
Mary (Matchett) Sampson ’68 on June 12, 2019
Dr. Louis J. Radnothy ’53 on June 20, 2019 John Hauman ’68 on September 17, 2019
Patricia (Wherry) Albaugh ’53 on June 30, 2019 Edith B. (Baker) Metheny ’68 on October 22, 2019
Donald R. Bradow ’53 on August 21, 2019 Carolyn M. Baumgartner ’68 on November 5, 2019
Doris J. McIntosh-Webb ’53 on May 28, 2016 John Toth ’69 on July 4, 2019
Richard “Pete” L. Kinkead ’53 on November 15, 2019 Ruth Ann Swatsworth Evans ’69 on November 25, 2014
Mary E. Cleland ’54 on December 4, 2019
Norman Hutchinson ’54 on June 9, 2019 70s ���������������������������������������
Dewayne Kanagy ’55 on July 7, 2019 Gregory P. Yurkiw ’71 on July 13, 2019
Ralph W. Newman ’55 on July 9, 2019 DIane O. (Leonetti) Tegethoff ’71 on August 28, 2019
John Ramsey ’55 on June 5, 2019 James B. Luce ’72 on July 22, 2019
C. Howard Rice ’56 on July 12, 2019 Donald W. Riley ’72 on November 9, 2019
Gaylord L. Horter ’57 on July 3, 2019 Thomas Rice ’73 on May 24, 2019
Charles E. Zimmerman ’57 on July 13, 2019 David S. “Scott” Zell ’73 on December 11, 2019
Patrick F. Cortazzo ’57 on May 7, 2019
George T. Christine III ’58 on August 26, 2019

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IN MEMORIAM

John Cunningham ’76 on June 12, 2019 Elaine Haynie on August 25, 2019 Mourning the
Mary Jane Russo ’77 on August 1, 2019 Suhail Hanna on September 13, 2019 passing of
Linda M. Fowler ’79 on May 25, 2018 Dennis River on September 13, 2019 Dr. Suhail Hanna,
Pauline Hughes on September 16, 2019 Geneva Professor
80s ��������������������������������������� Gordon Stauffer on September 23, 2019 of English from
Diana C. (Casuccio) Woods ’86 on July 5, 2019 David Tygert on September 27, 2019 1982 to 2013.
Don L. Clendenning ’86 on May 5, 2019 Peter Kirchoff on October 1, 2019 He touched many
David Gabriel ’88 on May 28, 2019 lives at Geneva.

90s ��������������������������������������� Alexander Pascua on October 4, 2019
Larry Thompson, Sr ’91 on September 10, 2019
Evelyn A. (Petach) Wilson ’75, MA ’91 on October 5, 2019 Mary Dibiagio-Suppa on October 13, 2019
Jeffrey L. Thomas ’92 on May 9, 2019
Patricia A. Temple ’93 on November 17, 2019 Glenys Haine on October 15, 2019
Joanne A. (Cochell) Doedyns ’97 on May 2, 2019
David L. Reese ’97 on November 25, 2019 Phyllis Schell on October 16, 2019

00s ��������������������������������������� Gerald Freeman on October 18, 2019
Darrel Traver ’01 on April 7, 2019
Beverly (Kleiner) Mawhinney-Speer ’02, ’05 MA on July 1, 2019 Avis Curenton on October 23, 2019
Judith M. Stoops ’02 on May 11, 2019
Ann M. (Fox) Tweddell ’03 on May 5, 2019 Patricia Keck on October 24, 2019
Marilyn L. Peters ’05 on October 13, 2019
Charles Ranshaw on October 24, 2019
Friends �����������������������������������
Andrew Doedyns on May 4, 2019 Claudette Ranshaw on October 26, 2019
Mary Jane Lewis on May 20, 2019
Ione Svendsen on May 26, 2019 Clair Shaffer on October 26, 2019
Carvis Fisher on June 8, 2019
Lucille Robinson on June 10, 2019 John Roth on November 10, 2019
Alleyne Baumgartner on June 13, 2019
Eugene Alcalay on June 26, 2019 Maryann Warchol on November 11, 2019
Paul Wierman on July 16, 2019
Els Thayer on July 21, 2019 Beverly Rimbey on November 17, 2019
Robert Penner on August 1, 2019
Marie Atkinson on August 4, 2019 John Crouch on November 20, 2019
Richard Schiemer on August 7, 2019
John White on August 17, 2019 Sheree M. Shaffer on December 9, 2019

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which recognizes the valuable contributions of
alumni and friends who include Geneva in their
estate and/or financial plans by gifts made
through annuities, charitable trusts, gifts of life
estates, undivided partial interests in real estate
or life insurance, and gifts made through their
will. To learn more, visit

Geneva.giftlegacy.com

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CLASS NOTES

Class Notes are available on 70s Denise (Littleton) Miller ’89 accepted
Geneva.edu. Visit the site to the new position as the Director of
learn about fellow classmates, David Troxell ’71 along with his wife Activities and Recreation at Drummer
and submit an update so they Constance (Openshaw) ’71 welcomed their Boy Camping Resort in May 2019.
can remain connected with you. 14th grandchild, Kathryn Adeline Troxell. Denise is the mother of twin daughters,
Kathryn is the daughter of David Joshua Rebecca ’17 and Katelyn who
40s Troxell ’12 and wife Amanda. graduated from Saint Vincent College
in 2017. Katelyn recently married Allen
Dr. Ralph E. Kilpatrick ’40 celebrated Thomas Andre ’74 retired after 45 years Sant in June of 2019.
his 102nd birthday in July. Ralph “Pat” with US Army Corps of Engineers,
resides with his wife, Naomi (Smith) ’42 Pittsburgh District.Thomas has two sons Rev. Dr. Rich Noble ’89 recently
of 74 years in Greensboro, NC. who are also Geneva Alumni. Joshua ’12 published a book - “On Mission
and Christopher ’19. Together: Integrating Missions into the
Local Church” (Falls City Press, 2019)
Al Raniero ’75 has joined TAP (Teacher’s
Assistance Program) Ministries of 90s
Harrisburg, Pa, as their Account/ Rev. Sam Blair ’94, ’98 MA recently
Treasurer. Tap is a ministry that collects participated in panel discussion:
and then provides free, Bibles, Christian “Stark Realities: Redemption in the
training and Sunday School materials to Marvel Cinematic Universe” at the
missionaries, foreign Bible Colleges, and second annual TheoCon conference at
National Pastors, where English is spoken Messiah College.
as a first or second language around the
world. www.tapministries.org Melissa (Groth) Weaver ’99 welcomed a
60s 2nd child on Christmas morning 2018.

Phillip Shafer ’65 retired June 2018 after Dr. Steven Garber ’76 recently authored a 00s
teaching high school math for 52 years. new book, “The Seamless Life: A Tapestry Dr. Stephanie (Vesolich) Wilsey ’00
Following a national search, was
of Love and Learning, Worship and appointed to serve as Dean of the
College of Leadership & Social Change
George S. Bauman ’67 has retired after Work,” a collection of essays and photos. at Carlow University in Pittsburgh, PA,
It is not too much to say that the vision effective July 1, 2019. “Prior to this
54 years as a bookseller, the last 20 appointment, I was a tenured professor
of “seeing seamlessly” was nourished in and department chair in the Department
years as the co-owner of the Acorn of Psychology & Counseling at Carlow
his Geneva years, in class and out. This University, as well as the undergraduate
Bookshop in Columbus, Ohio. He curriculum director at the university. As
started his career at the Geneva College fall he and his wife Meg took part in the Dean, I oversee programs in business,
launch of the Slovakian translation of accounting, and the social and
Campus Store, where his mother, behavioral sciences. I reside in Moon
Mildred Cowmeadow, was the manager. his book, “Visions of Vocation: Common Township, PA, with my husband, Joshua
Grace for the Common Good,” traveling Wilsey ’99 and two children, Alexa (age
He is now spending his retirement 14) and Kian (age 9).”
volunteering at a local library, as well as to Central Europe where he lectured
writing stories about life in a bookshop. on the challenge of vocation for their Ben Becze ’00 was recently promoted
common good, 30 years after the Velvet to Senior Director of Development
& Alumni Relations at Saint Vincent
Karen (Macioge) Coggins ’67 Retired after Revolution in November 1989. A Chinese
serving forty-eight (48) years in public translation was also published this fall.

education as an administrator, counselor, 80s
teacher, and adjunct professor. She

relocated to The Low Country in South William Horosz ’80 along with his wife,
Carolina from Southern California to
Valerie celebrated the birth of their first
enjoy the beach when not traveling.
grandchild, Eliana Grace born on July 9,

2019. Eliana is the daughter of Victoria

John Matsik ’69 is happily retired! and husband Andy. Bill also recently

celebrated his 5th anniversary as a Senior

SQA Analyst at Publix.

Martha (McNally) Rowe ’81 and her
husband David celebrated their 35th
anniversary on Nov 3, 2019.

Philip Malebranche ’82 began a second
year serving on the Board of Directors of
Care For the Homeless.

Lori Holstein ’86 is now working in retail
at Dick’s Sporting Goods as a Team Lead
in Bikes and Fitness.

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College and currently reside in CLASS NOTES husband, Joel recently welcomed their first
Pittsburgh, PA. baby, William Michael.
dissertation, “Exploring the Impact
Colleen (Gallagher) Cicariello ’04 and of Bridge Program Participation on Jessica (Ellefson) Meek ’11 married
husband, Kevin gave birth to a son, Students’ Sense of Belonging,” at The Douglas Meek on May 11, 2019.
Charlie on January 3, 2019. University of Akron. She continues in
her role of Director of Bridge Programs Brittany (Barrett) Lampe ’11 graduated
Conor Dawley ’04 along with friends & Educational Partnerships overseeing in May with her Master’s of Theological
and fellow Geneva graduates gathered university bridge programs in South Studies from Regent University. Brittany
for some time of fun and relaxation in Carolina, specifically the nationally and her family also recently moved back
Deep Creek, MD. They are pictured renowned Bridge to Clemson program. to Maine!
from left to right: Jason Hardy ’06,
Robert Green ’05, Ben Hoadley ’06, Nicholas Phillips ’07 and wife, Katie Justin Brothers ’13 along with his wife,
Mathias Fridgen ’05, Brett Hetherington welcomed their second daughter Piper Brittany welcomed their second child,
’05, Conor Dawley ’04, and Jeremy Elizabeth in March, 2019. Piper joins Ezra on May 18, 2019.
Manuel ’05. big sister Scarlett, who is 2.
Heather (Kepner) Bogan ’13 along with
husband, Pete, gave birth to a daughter,
Candace on June 7, 2019.

Becky (Bogan) Barney ’13 and husband,
Andrew gave birth to a baby girl,
Caroline Grace June 7, 2019.

Oscar Awa ’04 recently accepted a new Danielle Spano ’07 received her M.S. Amanda (Craciun) Washek ’13 along with
position as an inventor control specialist. in Clinical and Counseling Psychology husband, Justin gave birth to their first
Maryann (Landis) Croutharmel ’04 from ACU. child. Daughter, Juniper Mae was born on
and her husband Darryl welcomed a November 6, 2019.
daughter, Violet Mae on March 9, 2019. Tesni (Searles) Freed ’08 and husband,
Michelle (Rosensteel) Kibel ’05 along with Brian Freed ’08 said hello and goodbye Donna Gilmore MSOL ’13 promoted to
husband, Dan welcomed their first child, to their firstborn, Benjamin George, on Director of Research in September, 2018
Asher Thomas, on July 5, 2018. July 9, 2019. Ben was stillborn into the at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort
arms of Jesus at 22 weeks gestation. Myers, FL.
Kristen (Bleecker) Urglavitch ’05 and
husband TJ Urglavitch, welcomed Kassandra (Lorey) Smith ’09 along with Alice McNair ’14 is employed by
son, Jonah Jackson Urglavitch on husband, Seth welcomed a baby boy, Turning Points for Children CUA 10 in
5/23/2019. Kristen is a stay at home Brighton Charles on August 14, 2019. Philadelphia as an Aftercare Worker.
mother to daughters Madelyn and
Allison (6 and 3), as well as 13 year old Kassandra (Lorey) Smith ’09 along with Dr. Ian MacKenzie ’14 graduated from the
step—son, Tyler. The family resides in husband, Seth gave birth to baby boy, University of North Carolina at Chapel
Secane, PA. Brighton on August 14, 2019. Hill with his Ph.D. in Chemistry. Dr.
MacKenzie along with his wife, Sarah
10s (Abbott) Mackenzie ’15, recently relocated
from North Carolina to Platteville,
Shaka J. Sydnor ’10 ’12 MA and wife, Wisconsin after accepting the position
Heather (Knight) Sydnor ’10 welcomed a of Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the
son, Nasir Jerome on July 11, 2019. University of Wisconsin.

Elizabeth (Swanson) Lineberger ’10 Kodiak H. Ozaki ’15 married Tanya
and her husband Lawrence have Portillo on July 5, 2019. He is the son of
three daughters, Hailey, Alexis and Sam ’85 and Donna Lee ’82 Siple.
Leah, ranging in age from 18 months
to 4 years. The Linebergers reside in
Pennsylvania.

Chelsea Sabo ’10 is an Operations &
Compliance Manager at Prudential in
Cleveland, OH.

Dr. Kristen Karasek ’07 defended her Laura (Troup) Wallace ’11 along with

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CLASS NOTES

Peter Doyle ’15 student in Nuclear Amanda Carcaise ’17 is engaged to be were married on November 16, 2019.
The Yarnells reside in Erie, PA.
Engineering at the University of married to Robert Pedaline in the winter
Hannah (Richardson) ’19 and Adam Wehr
Tennessee at Knoxville, has been of 2020. ’19 were married on November 9, 2019.
The newlyweds reside in Martinsburg,
awarded a Second Place prize in the WV.

Innovations in Nuclear Technology Shane Cornuet ’17 married Kellie Mazzie

R&D Awards sponsored by the U.S. on October 5, 2019.

Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear

Technology R&D. Doyle’s award is in Pastor Daniel Havrilla ’18 married Megan

the Open Competition in the category of Siegle ’18 on May 25, 2019. Daniel was
Advanced Reactor Systems. His award- also recently appointed as the pastor
winning research paper, “Modeling the of two United Methodist Churches near
Impact of Radiation-enhanced Diffusion Williamsport, PA as of July 1, 2019.
on Implanted Ion Profiles,” was published

in the Journal of Nuclear Materials in

October 2018.

Peter ’15 and Bonnie (Newman) Doyle Nathanael Hepner ’19 married Hannah
Lucas ’19 on September 21, 2019. The
’15 gave birth to their first child. Their Hepners reside in Allison Park, PA.
daughter, Anne Elise was born on July 22.

Abby (Bailey) Parker ’15 along with Hayley (Gunter) ’19 and Nathan Moelker
husband, Michael gave birth to their first
child. Their son, Gray was born in June. ’19 were married on May 18, 2019
and moved to Hampton, VA. Nathan is
Kim (Hadden) Tryon ’15 along with Averie (Gill) Field ’18 along with husband, beginning his JD at Regent University and
husband, Darren ’15 recently gave birth to Michael moved to central Illinois. Michael Hayley now works for the university as an
a son, Judah. is working for an engineering consulting Admissions Counselor
firm and Averie is attending the University

Hannah Falk ’16 is in her third year of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.

teaching at Robinson Township Christian Kenneth E. Nace ’19 accepted a position
School. as a sales associate at The Restaurant

Store (Clark Associates) in Camp Hill, PA.
Colt McKelvey ’16 along with wife, Rachel

had their first daughter, Rose Reagan, on Sarah (Park) ’19 and Jacob Yarnell ’19
October 11, 2019.

Mary “Kathi” (Hall) Cooper ’12, MA Class Notes Information Alumni Baby Onesies
’16 Obtained her LPC on Feb. 28,
2019. She is in the process of receiving To share your news, visit Let the alumni office
credentialing for a number of private geneva.edu/alumni/connect and ([email protected])
insurances, as well as the state. Kathi is click on “Alumni Update Form.” High- know the name and
also currently training with SouthWest resolution pictures of at least three birthdate of your new baby,
Behavioral Health Management to obtain megapixels in size may be submitted along with your current
certification as a Geriatric Competent in JPEG format. address, and we’ll send
Clinician and is employed as an Adult you a Golden Tornadoes
Outpatient Therapist at the Ellwood City, Inclusion of all items in Class Notes is onesie for your newborn
PA satellite office. at the discretion of Geneva College
in accordance with the community (size: 12 months).
Lydia Wargo ’17 and Alan Hale III ’13 standards of the institution.
were married on May 4, 2019.
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Giving Through Charitable Gift Annuities

A charitable gift annuity (CGA) is a contract between you and Geneva College. The contract states that in
exchange for your gift, Geneva agrees to pay you a fixed dollar amount annually for life.

Part of the income paid to you and your Gift Property
beneficiary(ies) may be tax-free or taxed at more
favorable capital gains tax rates, depending DONOR $ Remainder
on the asset you use to fund the annuity. The Principal
income is based on the age(s) of the income CGA
beneficiary(ies) at the time of the gift. At the end GENEVA
of the last income beneficiary’s lifetime, Geneva COLLEGE
College will use the principal in accordance
with the terms of your gift. Annuities can be Income Stream
established with minimum gifts of $10,000.

The charts below illustrates for a range of ages Geneva’s gift annuity rates, payments, tax-free portion and deductions
for a $25,000 cash gift annuity. We can provide an illustration specifically for you or you and your spouse. A $50,000
gift would provide roughly twice this annual payment.

Single Life

Age Rate Annual Payment Tax Free Deduction

65 5.1% $1,275 $919 $6,609
$8.230
70 5.6% $1,400 $1,048 $10,080
$11,312
75 6.2% $1,550 $1,193 $13,229

80 7.3% $1,825 $1,439

85 8.3% $2,075 $1,705

Example based on annual payment and an Applicable Federal Rate of 2.0%

Two Lives

Age(s) Rate Annual Payment Tax Free Deduction

70/65 4.7% $1,175 $855 $5,243
$6,636
75/70 5.2% $1,300 $976 $8,610
$10,030
80/75 5.7% $1,425 $1,100

85/80 6.6% $1,650 $1,313

Example based on annual payment and an Applicable Federal Rate of 2.0%

Your payout rate would be fixed and will not change regardless of prevailing interest rates or what happens in the
financial markets. For more details, kindly contact Cliff McNary, Director of Gift Planning, at 724-847-6614 (office),
412-999-1862 (cell) or [email protected].

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