LYCOMING COLLEGE 2023 SPRING MAGAZINE

FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS: contact Glenn Smith ’07, director of athletics development and associate director of major gifts (570) 321-4455 or smithg@lycoming.edu Help ensure that our Warriors have everything they need to compete at the highest level. Every gift can be designated to a specific sports team, divided among multiple programs, or allocated to the Warrior Club General Fund, which supports all of Lycoming athletics. lycoathletics WARRIOR CLUB WARRIOR CLUB After moving from her northeast Pennsylvania hometown for some much needed Southern sunshine, Melody works as a digital media supervisor for Southeast Georgia Health System’s marketing department by day and writes paranormal and sci-fi romance novels by night. Readers can learn more about her work, book signings, and keep in touch online at www.authormelodyjohnson.com. 12 Laura (Vollman) married Brian Blessing on Oct. 2, 2022, at Herman and Luther’s in Montoursville, Pa., Attorney Jacob Kiessling has joined the firm of Barley Snyder in its Harrisburg office. He brings with him considerable experience in the areas of business succession and transactions, trusts and estates, and real estate law, including negotiation of solar leases and related matters. In his business practice, Jacob frequently assists clients with a variety of matters, including corporate formation, business operations, and asset acquisition. Prior to joining Barley Snyder, Jacob was a shareholder in a midsized law firm in Harrisburg. He is active in his community, serving on the board of directors of the LutheranHANDS Foundation and the Lycoming College Alumni Association Executive Board. He also regularly volunteers at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hummelstown and the Church’s Congregation Council. A Central Pennsylvania native, he earned his law degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law. 14 A daughter, Iris Elnora Brovold (seen here sporting Lyco colors), was born on July 30, 2022, to Carmen Niemeyer and her husband, Sam Brovold. 18 Sean Hastings recently published “Broken Crowns and Roses: a collection of Poetry by Sean Hastings.” The eBook and paperback are available on Amazon.com. 20 Maggie (Nichols) and Michael Sylvester ’17 were married on Oct. 8, 2022, in Carlisle, Pa. Lycoming alumni Samantha Barrett ’19 and Brendan Loftus ’17 were in the wedding party, with more alumni in attendance. Jennifer Spencer appeared in a national tour with Enchantment Theater Company’s “Peter Rabbit Tales” in 2022. She performed as the antagonist, Tommy Brock, in this puppet- and mask-heavy children’s theater show. 31 www.lycoming.edu

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