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Left to right: Michael Ruddy ’05, communication
committee chairman, Alumni Association
Executive Board, Makos and Trachte
Alumni Association Executive Board President Joanne Hullings stands with
three of the award winners (from left): James Tkach ’78, David Oot ’66,
Dr. Patrick Carey.
_ personally, professionally
and in support of their
alma mater. In appreciation
of their loyalty and
accomplishments, the
Lycoming College Alumni
Association Executive Board recognized four individuals for
successes in their respective fields, dedication to the College
and impact on social issues. The following were honored
during a ceremony on campus during Homecoming weekend.
of Broomfield, Colo., received
the Taunia Oechslin Young
Alumnus award for significant contributions to his
profession, leadership and accomplishments, as well as
for outstanding service to the College in his first 15 years
following graduation. Makos is a founder of Valor Studios, a
family business that honors veterans by telling their stories
both in print and on canvas. He is a
New York Times
best-
selling author whose third book, “Devotion,” was recently
released. Valor Studios has donated more than $50,000 to
veteran organizations and the United Way.
of Arlington, Va., earned the
Dr. James E. Douthat
Outstanding Achievement Award in recognition of his
significant professional accomplishments. As the director
for two international health organizations, USAID and
Save the Children, Oot spearheaded a number of initiatives
to increase life expectancies and improve quality of life for
women and children worldwide.
of Williamsport, received the
Dale V. Bower Service Award
for outstanding service rendered to Lycoming College. For
25 years, Carey has supported Lycoming athletics as the
attending physician at home football games and other
athletic competitions. His extraordinary commitment to
Lycoming student athletes on and off of the field make him
a vital part of the athletics program.
of Milford, Del., earned the
Angela R. Kyte Outstanding
Alumnus Award. The award recognizes an alumnus
or alumna who has demonstrated a lifetime of service
to humanity and whose life exemplifies those qualities
encouraged and fostered at Lycoming College. Tkach, a
retired high school teacher and coach, has influenced the
lives of countless students and communities through the
Bo Tkach Foundation, a memorial he and his wife, Sandi,
created for their son who lost his struggle with obsessive
compulsive disorder. The foundation creates awareness
about mental health issues while providing funding for
youth athletic programs, scholarships and otherwise
inaccessible individual mental health screening and
treatment.
LYCOMING
HONORS
DISTINGUISHED
ALUMNI
LYCOMING COLLEGE
GRADUATES
HAVE SUCCEEDED
IN MANY WAYS
Dr. Patrick J. Carey
James G. Tkach ’78
Adam P. Makos ’03
David A Oot ’66
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