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Class Notes

Awards & Accomplishments

  • Matthew D. Weinholtz '15, an intelligence studies graduate from 911黑料 and former Virginia State trooper, was awarded a firearm by the New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association, honoring Trooper John J. McKenna IV; he will be assigned to Troop A.
  • Theresa De Cree 鈥21 is in her third year doctoral student in Applied Anthropology at Texas State. She has been awarded the prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship from the National Institute of Justice.
  • Marie Kuhn '13 received the ADP Ambassador Award for Excellence in Payroll and HR Leadership.
  • Thomas Sporrer Jr. '10 was recently awarded the Super Lawyers Rising Star Award.

Career News

  • Justin Dombrowski '10 is a well-respected historian from Erie, Pennsylvania, who specializes in local criminal, legal, and historical records. He is often found delving into his next historical adventure or spending time with his family. His latest work, Erie鈥檚 Great Mausoleum Mystery: Ghouls, Grave Robbers & Extortion, marks his fourth book with The History Press.
  • Ashley Carman '09 has been hired as Vice President and Director of Client & Community Relations for PNC Bank鈥檚 Northwestern PA market.
  • Cynthia Haines '79 is the first president and CEO of The Hear Foundation, a Pittsburgh nonprofit that brings together police and residents to promote public safety and harmonious relations.
  • Eric Fink '18 was appointed president and managing partner of Slone Partners, overseeing and marketing finance, HR, and consulting services.

Alumni Deaths

  • Elizabeth 鈥淏etty鈥 (Slater) Cooper '52
  • Theresa (Proulx) Crowley '60
  • Shawn Everett Graves 鈥96
  • Mary (Sheedy) Jackson 鈥69
  • Wendy Sue (Pinar) King 鈥78
  • Michael H. Sholley '82
  • Letitia "Tish" (Tonty) Szczesny 鈥86
  • Nancy (Harter) Vebber '57

Condolences

  • Condolences to Francine Stewart '90 on the death of her parents Charles and Zoranne Stewart.
  • Condolences to Betsy (Hirt) Vorsheck '77 on the death of her husband William Vorsheck.