2026 The Alumni Association Executive Board Annual Awards The Taunia Oechslin Young Alumnus Award - Joseph Andrie, M.D. ’12 A magna cum laude biology graduate, Andrie earned his medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine and completed his residency as Chief Resident at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital as well as a fellowship in primary care sports medicine at Penn State Health. An associate professor at Penn State College of Medicine, he practices primary care sports medicine and full-spectrum family medicine, including primary care, injury management, and concussion care. He also serves as a team physician for local high schools and the Harrisburg Senators, a minor-league baseball team. A Hall of Fame swimmer, Andrie remains actively engaged with Lycoming through mentorship and service. The Dale V. Bower Service Award - Robert “Robb” Curry ’69 A history graduate and two-sport student-athlete, Curry’s commitment to leadership and community began on campus and continued for decades thereafter. He served as a coach, instructor, and later a key member of Lycoming’s athletics staff, helping build the football program into a nationally respected Division III powerhouse. Over nearly 40 years, he recruited and mentored hundreds of student-athletes and retired as associate director of athletics, director of football operations, and football recruiting coordinator. Beyond campus, Curry served his community and the Pennsylvania National Guard. Today, he continues supporting Lycoming as a mentor and founding member of the Warrior Club Advisory Council. The Dr. James E. Douthat Outstanding Achievement Award - Robert Anderson ’69 A business administration graduate and four-year wrestler, Anderson went on to serve in the U.S. Army in military intelligence before earning both a master’s degree and a juris doctorate. He built a successful legal career with General Electric and IBM before becoming a respected criminal defense attorney in Virginia. In 1996, he was elected Commonwealth’s Attorney for Loudoun County, later returning to the role in 2024. From leading his local Rotary Club, to serving his church, to biking across the country from California to Georgia in 22 days to raise funds for a worthy cause and more recently climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, he has always embraced life with purpose and energy. The Angela R. Kyte Outstanding Alumnus Award - John Joe Jr., Ph.D. ’59 A dual major in Spanish and German, Joe was a standout three-sport athlete, earning All-American football honors and later becoming the first African American inducted into the College’s Athletics Hall of Fame. In 1960, he was drafted by the New England Patriots, though a knee injury ended his NFL career. For more than four decades, he dedicated his life to education, teaching Spanish, German, and French — opening doors to new cultures and perspectives, as well as coaching athletics and inspiring generations of students. A trailblazer, he was among the first African American head football coaches at a predominantly white high school. Joe’s legacy The Lycoming College Alumni Association Executive Board (AAEB) recognized four outstanding alumni on May 30, 2026, during the College’s Alumni & Reunion Weekend. “Our alumni achieve success in countless ways, and we take great pride in recognizing these exceptional members of the Lycoming community,” said Amy (Dowling) Reyes ’04, associate vice president for alumni engagement and assistant to the president for institutional initiatives. “This annual celebration offers a meaningful opportunity to honor their accomplishments while also highlighting the positive impact they continue to have on our alma mater and the ways in which they shape lives and strengthen their own communities.” 26 LYCOMING COLLEGE 2026 FALL MAGAZINE
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