Occopodian 2003

Jen Somers, Editor Adam Ringler, the Senior
and Cory Warnke, advisor and the money
Assistant editor of man for the yearbook.

the yearbook

Photographer: Photographer:
Jessica DuMound Seth Felice

Technical support: Marsha Deetz & Pramod Patel Graphic Art support: John Dannley & Joan Lannoch

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AAWP Officers: (upper left to right) Nicole Horn, Brenda
Carnaghi, Amy Bell, Marie Mantini, Crystal Kincaid (Presi-
dent) , (front left to right) Elizabeth Baracz, & Kirstyn Davis

AAWP Officers: (from left to right) Elizabeth Baracz, Presi-
dent: Crystal Kincaid, Marie Mantini, and Kirstyn Davis

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Above: The
speaker's friend
Megan (a resident
at the Cleveland
Clinic and an
alumnist of
OCPM), gave her
own pearls of
wisdom to the
female podiatry
students in
attendance.

Bronwyn Wilke, DPM, speaks to the audience· of AAWP members
about women in podiatry

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American College of
Foot & Ankle Surgeons

Collin Ball, Brooke Gorham, President: Sara Reid, Tara Blitz, Dominic DiPierro

Authors of poster:
Sara Reid,
Collin Ball,
Dominic DiPierro,
Tara Blitz

"Our poster won first place at the annual ACFAS scientific seminar in Florida, February
2003. We won a first place ribbon and $600 for our club." Sara Reid, President ACFAS

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In 2002 ACFAS had a suture and casting workshop. In 2003 they
hosted a multi-station workshop which included handties (seen
above), charting, instruments, external fixation principles, sterile
technique, and suturing.

ACFAS Vice Presi-
dent, Collin Ball
identifies many of
the surgical instru-
ments for members.

Mike Canales wows
the 2nd years with his
suturing techniques.

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Alpha Gamma Kappa

AGK is a co-ed professional fraternity devoted to promoting the highest aca-
demic clinical and social activities for its members.

2002-2003 AGK Officers
Left Top: Roger Travis, Jen Somers
Left Middle: Mike Monter, President
Amy Bell, Brenda Carnaghi. Left
Bottom: Trisha Trainor, Misty Lee,
Ron Adelman.

Above: Its not what you
think. ..... .
Left: A few of the
initiated memebers take a
break for a quick photo.
Right: Friend and Friend
don't we look happy!!!

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Alpha Gamma Kappa

Halloween Party 2002 Corner Bar and Grill

Below: Pres. Amy Left Top: Hasta La
"Minnie Mouse" vista Baby!
Bell shows her Hal-
loween spirit spirit. Below: Yo Seth! If
you only had one
Below: Everyone chance to be
say "cheese" Eminem...

Above: Jessica and Darnen.
How many muscles can you have at
one party? Arnold, Richard and the
Hulk??

Left: Dominic getting some fitness
tips from the sweatin' to the oldies
guru.

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AGK Semi-Formal

AGK at a Glance

Jewish Podiatric Medical Students'
Association

The new JPMSA executive board has focused on re-energizing the presence
of the club on campus and fostering a Jewish identiy for Jewish OCPM
students.

JPMSA officers (from left to right): Mark Berkowitz, Robin Licker, President:
Michael Monter, Derek Naegle, and Ron Bogoian

The fall of 2002 saw the
overwhelmingly
sucessful shoe drive
which collected over 200
pairs of shoes. JPMSA
also sponsored a Shabbat
social dinner and party
composedof nearly 50
Jewish students from
both CWRU and OCPM.

SNPMA

Spring Semester International Food Fest

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Kappa Tau Epsilon

President, Tim Holmes, Vice President, Eric The KTE fraturnity offers
Monson, Secretary Brooke Gorham, Events Chair, its members the opportu-
Darren Dilulio, Kirstyn Davis, and Carla DiGioa nity to expand their educa-
tional, clinical and social
experiences. The experi-
ences offer to its members
should help to make them a
well rounded Podiatric
Physician. KTE offers stu-
dents mock practicals,
speakers, workshops, jour-
nal club and an end of the
year dinner,

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Podiatric Association for Diabetes

r'.•·,~ PAD officers: (from the left) Dave Williams, SuhailMasadeh, r'.•·,~
t Tanisha Richmond, Ron Bogoian, (in front) President: Stella t
Nyika & Rose Sepahrom

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P.A.D. Dana Milbourne screens feet at the diabetic health fair.

P.A.D. participated in the
diabetic health fair this
summer held in
Independance. P.A.D.
members have also provided
hands on workshops to some
of its less experienced members.

Stella & Vivian at the Diabetic Health fair.

First you must learn the ways of the Gibney Boot.

Dana & Cory trying out
there 1st year skills this summer

at the Diabetic health fair.

Bo, Cara & Drew get a taste of radiology from Jim Bangayan

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SNPMA International Food Fest 2002

Do you think Dekarlos likes this food? Oh....how cute!! Say cheese Natalie and Tanisha!!

Left: Left: Hey
These are you
guys look guys still
like they awake?
are
having Right:
too much Travecca
fun!!! takes time
out to
pose

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The SNAPMA ping pong competition was a great sucess.
There were many OCPM students in attendance. Mark
Berkowitz won the title of Ping Pong champion.

SNAPMA Officers: (from left to right) Tanisha Richmond,
Micheal Smith, Kai Lester, Natalie Cunningham, and Presi-
dent: Robert Crockett

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Runners take 3rd year student,
your mark! Ron Adelman

approaches the finish OCPM Student's
line. Ron & Vanessa
looking strong

3rd year student, Trisha & Chris
Trisha Trainor speeds to speed past the

the finish line. cameras.

Cleveland Marathon, April 27th 2003

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SPORTS

GIRL'S BASKETBALL

o OOO)BASKETBALL

Stephanie & a couple of the guys
"camping out"

The senior girls: Renee & Katie

The 2nd year players: Kirstyn,
Elizabeth & Marti

Kita & Renee

OCPM HOCKEY CLUB

"Dude, I think I hurt my fabella!".

There wasn't one team this season that could tame "THE BEAST" Andy Irvine.

4llrt. The "Big Toe" Dave Williams says skating without the puck "is an art,

and I am the master!"

The magic of Kevin "A.D." Dow. "Look, I made my Hockey Club Members

stick disappear." Goalie: Daren "Bergie" Bergman
Defense: Andy "The Beast" Irvine
The Hockey Club had a remarkable year. The year was filled with exceptional highs, like beating undefeated Al's "Push It Out" Defense: Darby "All Day"
Plumbing 4 to 1. That game was one of the most exciting of the season. During the game Dominic "Happy Gilmore" DiPierro Wehrley
was ejected for shattering the fiberglass in front of the scorekeepers table. "Happy" claimed he was just trying to pass the puck Center: Kevin "A. D."(Always
quickly up the ice. The ref didn' t buy the excuse, due to the feud that had erupted between "Happy" and the scorekeeper earlier Dangerous) Dow
in the game. "Happy" says the scorekeeper had it in for himby keeping him in the penalty box for an extra 5 seconds. In that 5 Wing: Dave "Big Toe" Williams
seconds Al's scored its only goal of the game. Play was halted for about 45 minutes and "Happy" was asked to leave the ice and Wing: Dominic "Happy
never return. The season also had its share of lows, like losing to St. Hubbins School of quality footwear Oto 3. It was the first Gilmore" DiPierro
time St. Hubbins had scored a goal in 3 seasons. Bergie said, "Next time I will remember to sharpen my skates". Darby"All Day" Puck-a-teer: Marc "The" Butcher
Wehrley blamed it on the fact that we had a sports med test the next day. Whatever the reason OCPM was able to rebound nicely 4th Year
and finish the season strong with 5 straight wins . OCPM ended with a record of 8 and 2, eventually losing to the Mayfield "Merry
Maids" in the city championship 4 to 3. Head Coach, Dave "Big Toe" Williams said, "Although the championship was a Absentee: Terry "2" To
heartbreaker, it was an amazing season. The guys have nothing to hang their heads about. The team will only get stronger next
year. A.D. and the Beast will teach those merry maids how to clean house next season!"

-OCPM.Soccei:,.Team

Top row (left to right): Courtney Johnson, Tara Blitz, Carlos Barra, Chris King, Pasquale Cancelliere,
Patrick McEneaney, Fernando Fernandez, Matt Thomson, Seth Felice, Bottom row: Stephanie Martin, Marti

Harvey, Drew Belpedio, Jeremy Fleischmann, Jessica DuMound, Omar Basha

Matt Thomas, DrewBelpedio, Jessica Dumound, Captain: PatrickMcEneaney
and Seth Felice (from left to right)

Team captain and Goalie,
Patrick determined to
defend his goal.

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The team takes time out to enjoy a few cold ones.

Each player waits eagerly for his/her chance to get in the game and "Bend it
like Beckham"

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The Running
Bunions Season

We've got spirit yes we do...

Johatan Sharpe concentrates on
hitting a homer

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MORE HOCKEY

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Dr. Vincent
Hetherington,
D.P.M.
Vice President and

Laura Patitucci Mary Sharron Lori Alberts
Schumacher

To the graduation class of 2003:

I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations upon the completion of your
academic curriculum and the reciept of your Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree.

This accomplishment has come after many long hours in both the classroom and in

clinic experiences. Congratulations should also go to all those members of your fam-
ily who worked hard and supported you during your tenure here at the Ohio College
of Podiatric Medicine.

Your graduation is a testimony to your commitment and hardwork to sucessfully

challange the cirriculum at OCPM. I extend my best wishes to you for your upcoming
residency experience and your practice in serving the public. Again, congratulations

to all the new doctors in the class of 2003.

Vincent J. Hetherington, D.P.M.

Vice president and Dean of Academic Affairs.

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Diane Barkley Kelly W. Lie, Dean of Student "I really enjoyed work-
Judy Sokniewicz Affairs & Admission ing with and for all of
you. :--)
"I enjoy my role as Dean of I wish you good
Student Affairs and Admis- health, happiness and
sions and it is my interaction prosperity in your
with you - the stucents - that medical professional
inspires me to do the work career. God Bless!"

that I do. The 2002-2003 Lois Lott, Financial Aid
academic year has been a
year of many sucesses for

students and student
organiztions as it is certainly
chronicled here in this year
book. I am especially pleased
to offer my congratulations

to the graduating class of
2003. I wish you all the best

in your future endeavors!
Thank you to all students for

a great year!!"

John Clute, Recruiter Aaron Berger, Recruiter

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The OCPM Faculty And Staff

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Students get to vote on their favorite faculty members!

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MoreSNPMA

Dr Lichniack gives
pointers about radiographs

Tanisha Richmond shows
students how to test
plasma glucose

Adam, Is there a doctor in the house? Well. ..

We have encouraged you Now There Is!
to do whatever you
wanted. You have

accomplished your goals
and always will succeed

in whatever you do!

Never Give Up! Congratulations
We are all very proud Heather

of you! You did it. You will succeed,
Love, there isn't any doubt, for you
have been blessed with all
Mom and Dad you need to bring great
& your Family things about-- character, abil-
ity, strength, and courage too.
(ADAM RINGLER) Plus, many people just like
us who all believe in YOU!
(HEATHER CHADWELL)
Love You,
Mom and Dad

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Tiffany,

Congratulations on your
graduation from_ the Ohio
College of Podiatric
Medicine.
Tiff, w-e are
extrem_ely proud of your
accom_plishrnents and all
that you have achieved at
OCPM.

May the future
bring you even
greater happiness

and success.

Love,
Morn, Dad, Mutti, Vati, Stephan, Christopher,
John, Suzanne, Enzo, and Anthony

(TIFFANY ORLANDO)

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Congratulations Damon, Scott,

We love you, You have When you were young & playing ball,
accomplished We loved to watch you pitch.
Mom, Pop, many You grew to be a handsome man,
Justin, and Rachael milestones And worked hard to find your niche.
and we are all
(DAMON HAYS) very proud of You're certainly on your way now.
you. Keep We're very PROUD of you!
your faith As you continue helping others,
and Don't forget... we LOVE you, too!
follow your
dreams. CONGRATULATIONS!
You are a (SCOTT NEVILLE)
wonderful
son and great Mom, Dick, Grandma and Grandpa
brother.
Dear Amy,

You've come along way
baby!
Your dream is realized.
Congratulations on
your accomplishments.

With much love, (AMY WINKLEMAN)
Mom and Dad

Congratulations Jeff

You have been a
joy to us and we
know you have a
great future. Your
caring and
thoughtfulness to
friends and family
will help you to be
a great doctor.

Love,
Mom and Dad

(JEFF WORMAN)

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Congratulations Micki,

Congratulations Jill, Your dream arid goal has always been to be-
come a ·doctor and we are very proud of you
You have worked very hard to reach this goal. and of your accomplishments. We wish you the
best of everything and will always be there with
We are very proud of you and what you have love and support. May God continue to bless
you and guide you in your future.
accomplished. We hope that the future brings Love,

you success and happiness.

Love,

Mom and Dad (JILL BRUNEAU) Mom, Dad, Eric, & Kim (MICKI GERDES)

Congratulations Katie,

We always knew you would achieve
your dream. Each and every one of us
are extremely proud of your accom-
plishment. May you enjoy all your
years of practice, with much success.

Love and sure-footedness,
The O'Connell Family

(KATIE O'CONNELL)

Dr. Charles Charlie,
Hastings
SAMMY IS SO PROUD OF YOU
Happy
cutting... Love, ...and so are we!!

Congratulations! Love, Cat Is Harvard Mom, Larry, Cat, & Kim
ready for
(CHARLES HASTINGS) you? (CHARLES HASTINGS)

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Congratulations
De'Karlos!

When you were
a young boy,
we knew you would
make us very proud.

Parents/Grandparents

Look at you now,
you have reached your
goal and taken a huge
leap up the line of
prosperity and

achievement.

We love you,
Edgar, Mary, Terri, and the
Family

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Congratulat.ions Congratulations
Sarah!!!!
Joseph\
I'm so proud of you.
Everyone is ex- All our love and No more test.
tremely proud of prayers,
your hard work I Love You,
and accomplish- THE DAVIS FAMILY You Husband Keith (SARAH cERNrcA)
ments. If you can
impart to your (JOE DAVIS) Sarah!
patients a portion You sure have
of the kindness, come a long way!
understanding, Congratulations-
wisdom, expertise, We love you-
and joy granted to Mom and Dad
you, then your
debt to humanity (SARAH CERNICA)
will be paid. May
God guide you in
your endeavours
in your new
profession.

WE LOVE YOU

"BIG SARAH"

CONGRATULATIONS

Erin Anthony
Sarah Natalie
Matthew Arabella
Madeline Ian
Emily Vivian
Hannah Adam
Abbey Eli
Eva
Nicholas and the little angel Patrick

(SARAH CERNICA)

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Congratulations

Patricia,

You realized your dream and
we are all so proud of you!
May Our Lord continue to
bless you and grant you many
successes and happiness.

We love you very much,
Mom, Dad, Bridget, Allen, Joseph,
Your Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles,
and Cousins

Dear Aunt Teechy, (PATRICIA WHITMORE)
You're the best!
Love Always,
Elizabeth

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Weare very
proud of you!
God bless you
always with
love, happiness,
and success.

We Love You!
Mom-Dad
Chris-Mike &

Jenny & Parker

(TOM POKABLA)

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Who would have thought when you started
kindergarten you would become a doctor...

(JEFF HENKE)

Congratulations Jeff -

We're so proud of you and wish
you all the happiness and
success life has to offer.

Love,
Mom, Dad, and Scott

Congratulations Brian

You displayed
determination at a
young age. We are so
proud of your
accomplishments and
all that you have
achieved. We wish you
success and happiness
as you begin your
career

Love,
Mom, Dad, Nancy, Greg,
Katie, Beth, Ethan, and
Natalie (BRIAN BURKHARDT)

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Congratulations Jim.

We are so proud and happy

of your accomplishments at

OCPM. We love you and

are hoping for more success

in your chosen career now &

through the years to come.

Finally you can write

Doctor before your name.

Love,

Mom & Dad, Shirley& Ermir, Eric & Jack, Mari,

Michelle, and Kieo (JAMES BANGAYAN)

The world will walk
better with you.
We are so proud.

Love, Mom and Dad

(JENNIFER USHER)

Congratulations J.J.!

From the first day of
Kindergarten to the last
day of Podiatry School,
you have made us so
very proud of all your ac-
complishments! We are
so excited and happy for
you. We love you very
much!

Mom, Dad, Amber, Jordan, and Chad

(J.J. FONAGY)

Dear Ralph, Congratulations! You did it!

We are so very, very proud of

your great accomplishment.

No fa1nily
could ever
ask for a
better son or
brother. You
have
brought us

much joy All our love,

and happi- Mom, Dad, pat, Mary, and

ness. Tommy (RALPH EsPosrTo)

Dearest Anu (Neeharika), Dear Carl,

We are very proud of your accom- Congratulations on your 2003 Graduation
plishments and all that you have from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine!
achieved these past years. The whole Becoming a medical professional takes up a
family is very proud of you. We wish vast portion of one's life and mind and requires
much dedication and effort.
xgu all the success and happiness.
You always seem to find a good balance
Love, between family, friends, and career. Impor-
tantly, you pay a great deal of individual atten-
Mom, tion to every patient, and this is what makes an
Dad, exemplary doctor.
Swathi
I believe that your talent, enthusiasm, and
(NEEHARIKA perserverance will help you discover and
DHULIPALA) experience the best in the field of podiatry.

I will always be your support and inspiration!
Congratulations!
Love,
Jane

With love and best wishes,

Dina, Leonid, Andrey

(CARL HOROWITZ)

CARL HOROWITZ DPM

Congratulations Carl. The day vVe vVere vVaiting for

has finally come. Your dream has always been to be-

con1e a Doctor, and you finally n1ade it.

We are very proud of your accon1plishrnents, and all
that you have achieved at the Ohio College of Podiatric
Medicine. You are a very dedicated person, and you
vVill n1ake a vVonderful Doctor. You n1ake our fan1ily
very special. May the future bring you success, health,
and happiness. We are all very proud of you.

Congratulations and Good Luck.
Love,

(CARL HOROWITZ) Mom, Harold & Laurie, Arnold, Yafit, and Billy

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Congratulations Rock!

It has been your dream to become a doctor since
the fourth grade. You have sacrificed so much
over the last eight years and now you have
reached your goal. All in our family are so proud
of you. May the future bring you love, happi-
ness, and success as you begin your career.
God bless you.

We Love You.

Mom, Dad,
Joe, & Angela

(ROCCO PETROZZI)

Come my friends

'Tis not too late to seek a newer world...

CongratulationsThough much is taken, much abides;

...that which we are, we are,-- Brian!
One equal temper of heroic hearts,

Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will

To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

Alfred Lord Tennyson

We are so proud of you!
Love you...

Mom, Dad, and Kristina ~·

(BRIAN PEKAREK)

"Education is a process
in which one loses

one's fear of what one
does not know.''

Congratulations Chris, (JOE DiFRANCO)
for 111aking it through with
"air tight days."

We love you!

Your family(cHms sEuFERLING)

Dear Joe,

We just want to let you know
how proud we are of your
committment and achieve-
ment. Proud of how you set
your goals and accomplished
them. We hope that your
future will hold everything
you want. May all your
dreams and wishes come
true. May you always know
your family loves and sup-
ports you. May God bless
you and your family with
good health, happiness, and
love.

Love,
Mom, Dad, Jason, Joy

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