Louise (Gossler) Henry ’65 visited several colleges in Central and Eastern Pennsylvania, and it was the warm, family-like feel of campus that led her to select Lycoming College as her first choice. She enrolled in September 1961. Paul Henry ’66 completed high school that same year, but his father died shortly after graduation, so he took a full-time job and enrolled in the Harrisburg Center for Higher Education, taking evening classes. The following summer, his pastor offered to take him to tour Lycoming. Paul also liked the welcoming campus environment and decided to apply, but he would not have been able to attend without the generous financial assistance that was provided by Lycoming. He enrolled in January 1963. A few days after Paul’s arrival, he met Louise in the evening cafeteria line. As they enjoyed a meal together, they realized they were in the same 8 a.m. child psychology class. After class the next morning, they agreed to meet for lunch. “As I walked Louise to her 1 p.m. class, we agreed to meet for dinner. You can figure out the rest of the story,” Paul quipped. The couple thoroughly enjoyed their time on campus, making lasting friendship with others along the way. Louise was a member of the Tour Choir and greatly enjoyed her singing and travel experiences. Paul was a resident advisor (RA) and enjoyed his many opportunities to interact with fellow students, other RAs, and Rob Patterson, then dean of men, and credits his career in behavioral health to his RA experience. The Henrys chose to name Lycoming College as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy. “Forty years ago, Louise and I bought an insurance policy that would provide for our two children to attend college in the event of one of our deaths,” said Paul. “With grandchildren now in college and our children’s families secure, it seemed appropriate to use this policy to pay it forward and provide others with similar experiences.” When their planned gift is eventually realized, the College will establish the Paul ’66 and Louise ’65 Henry Endowed Scholarship. “We both had a superior educational experience that prepared us for the adult world of work and social engagement. We want others to have that same opportunity.” The Henrys continue to be amazed by the College community. “Wearing our Lycoming gear, we constantly come in contact with other alumni decades removed from our experience, and yet we connect instantly around shared memories. We hope that other alumni might be inspired to create a gift that will live at Lycoming into the future.” To learn more about including Lycoming College in your estate planning, contact Robb Dietrich, assistant vice president for major and planned gifts, at dietrich@lycoming.edu or 570-321-4401. LOVE Gratitude& The aid provided was a significant factor in choosing Lycoming.
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