Vl :::0 m "'C 0 ::::0 -1 The Rising Generation: A Message from the President Dear Friends, I am sitting in my office the day before the fall semester ends. to the Gulf Coast next month to serve as volunteer workers in I see students either rushing to take their final exams or to the continuing clean-up from Hurricane Katrina. the Bishop Library for one more study session. It is a nice The editors of La Vie Collegienne now run pieces on the history reminder of why we do what we do and how it could only of the College on occasion. Gino Trosa 'o6 researched and occur through your generosity and continued dedication wrote the wonderful L-On line section of LVC traditions with to Lebanon Valley College. our web director (http:/ fwww.lvc.edujl-onlinefindex.aspx). As I watch students scurrying around with their cups of And the football team defeated Albright for the first time since coffee, looking as if they have not slept in days, I recall some 1994-Hundreds of students experienced the long LVC tradition student news from the past few weeks that highlights their of marching to the president's house to request an extra half varied goals and dreams. day off before the Thanksgiving holiday for this special victory. There is accounting and business administration major This event sparked an enlightening dialogue between our Deborah Tookes '07 who has just learned that her two students and a member of the community unaware of our internships with PricewaterhouseCoopers has paid off tradition. In an open letter, this individual called the College with a full-time job after graduation. There is biology major to task for giving in to the students' request for a day off from Matt Baily '07 who has submitted his application to become a classes. Our students and alumni quickly, and admirably, United States Marine Corps officer when he graduates. There "educated" the critic. is allied health science major Brittany Miller '09 who is Keith Reifsnyder 'o6 responded, "I do believe that it is a traveling to our Athens, Greece, study-abroad site. reflection on the character of so many students that they are They all are facing pivotal moments in their young lives, and it able to band together in such a way to be one unified campus. is reassuring to know that our faculty and staff have provided Through many of the hardships this small college has faced in them with a strong foundation for success. They have been the last few years, including the loss of honored alumni and nurtured and become part of our family, and soon it will be precious students and friends, the students and faculty of the time to see them off as they seek new opportunities. Valley always manage to come together, and they form a tightly knit community." Keith was not the only defender of LVC I have witnessed gratifying changes in our student body over the tradition who helped "convert" the detractor-several others past couple of years. They have a greater focus on volunteering wrote as well. and giving back, and a renewed interest in the College's history and traditions. During the last two academic years, the students Our off-campus critic quickly conceded defeat: he composed a have volunteered over 30,000 hours, which benefits a wide mea culpa for La Vie in which he wrote: "'Impressed' was but range of people and programs. Thirty of our students will travel one word I could use to describe the lengths by which LVC as executives at Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company; students went to inform me of my error ... and I dare say, four young alumni, classes of 2002, 2004, 2005, and 2006, you may take delight in the fact the student body contains pursuing doctoral degrees in the sciences at Princeton individuals willing to take a stand for what they believe .... " University; and five other graduates. Their stories embody the kinds of achievement typical of LVC graduates. Three valued members of the on-campus community retired this past year with over go years of combined service to LVC. On behalf of our students, I thank you for everything you do Greg Stanson '63, vice president for enrollment and student for them! In closing, I leave you with another thought from services; Dr. John Norton, professor of political science; and our gentleman critic, turned friend, who closed his apology Sharon Raffield, associate professor of sociology. All three in La Vie with the following words. were honored with emeritus status as was a trustee who has provided wise guidance for many years. The Rev. Dr. J. Dennis "LVC students are outstanding individuals fully capable "\:) "Denny" Williams retired after 30 years of service to the College. of leading our community and workplace. It is that inner rn This level of commitment, dedication, and longevity speaks fire displayed in their responses I pray they carry with them c volumes about this place and the people associated with it. throughout their studies, careers, and lives. Peace be with you all." 0 It is impossible to thank everyone for their support in this 0 u limited space, and it is equally difficult to highlight our rn many alumni, trustees, and friends in such a short piece. Inside this report you will find eight stories that define ~ . "The Rising Generation" of Lebanon Valley College alumni. u This is merely a sample of our many graduates who will lead LVC onward. Among those profiled are Pennsylvania Attorney c General Tom Corbett '71; Patrick Grant and Karen Sanderson Stephen C. MacDonald Q) Grant, married graduates of 2002 who are on the fast track President, Lebanon Valley College _£': 0... Q) ........, V1 I President's Report 4 Dusk falls as a worker inspects the rising roof of the "penthouse" during the revitalization of the College's Neidig-Garber Science Center. The "penthouse" will house heatingfcooling and ventilation machinery for the entire building.