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his year’s All Alumni & Reunion Weekend played host to
345 alumni attendees, who participated in activities such as
the annual golf tournament, planetarium shows, the alumni
picnic, hall of fame inductions and several College-sponsored parties.
Elsewhere on campus, the Class of ’66 celebrated its 50th
anniversary with a dinner and medallion presentation, coffee and
donuts in the College archives with ’66 items on display, a group
campus tour and a special procession at the All-Alumni Rally and
Breakfast. By staying in recently-renovated campus dorms, these
special alumni relived their college days by staying up late gabbing,
and maybe playing a prank or two. All alumni are invited to reserve a
dorm room during this special weekend and “take over” the campus!
Attendees also paid tribute to notable alumni, a new
addition to the festivities, which were previously held
during Homecoming weekend:
The Angela R. Kyte Outstanding Alumni Award
was bestowed
upon Joy (Lemons) Brittain ’79 for demonstrating a lifetime of
service to humanity. Brittain became a Peace Corps volunteer after
her time at Lycoming, an experience that she said “challenged her on
all levels,” and shattered her biases, helping her to become a better
teacher. Brittain is now the director of early outreach and support
programs at California State University Monterey Bay, where she
works primarily with low-income and first-generation college-bound
students.
The Dale V. Bower Service Award
was presented to Edward
Gabriel, Ph.D., professor emeritus of biology, for his outstanding
service to Lycoming College. Affectionately known as “Dr. Gabe,”
he taught biology and environmental science for 38 years, advised
and inspired countless students and played a crucial role in shaping
the curriculum and strengthening the biology major. Gabriel is a
lifelong advocate for education who showed persistence in ensuring
that every student understood every idea, theory and concept at
hand, and who worked tirelessly to inspire and encourage students to
pursue their dreams.
The Dr. James E. Douthat Outstanding Achievement Award
was
conferred on Richard “Dick” Yuengling ’66 for achieving significant
accomplishments that reflect positively on Lycoming College.
Yuengling showed great commitment to and passion for his family
business, leading Yuengling brewery during the most prolific era in
its almost 200-year history. Yuengling is generous with his business
acumen, sharing his expertise with his four daughters who represent
the sixth generation of leadership in the family business. He is also a
member of the Pottsville Chamber of Commerce, the local volunteer
fire department and the Lions Club.
The Taunia Oechslin Young Alumni Award
was given to James
“Jaime” DeMarco ’01, for significant contributions to his profession,
and for demonstrating leadership and accomplishment in his career.
A photographer and owner of his own business, DeMarco pioneered
new techniques in digital photography. DeMarco has remained a
vibrant part of the Lycoming arts community, contributing his time
and expertise by returning to campus to review portfolios and to
work with students.
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Members of the Class of 2006 gathered at Lycoming’s
downtown art gallery for a reunion reception on Friday
night of Alumni Weekend
Greg Sye ’09 is inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame
during a ceremony celebrating Warrior athletics
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