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MADELINE—B.A., Good Counsel College, White Plains,
NY; M.S., library science, Columbia University. Worked
in various public and school libraries. Has a long-time
fascination with movies, especially old movies. (C21)
ANDERSEN, DON—B.S., Ph.D., Stanford. Employed by
DuPont for 33 years primarily as a plant manager and
director of research and development at the Experimental
Station. Has been painting portraits for 15 years. Studied
at Delaware Art Museum and Delaware School of Art with
Paul DuSold and Mary Ann Baade. (B07)
ANDERSON, ROLAND—B.Ch.E., North Carolina State.
Worked for DuPont for 37 years in research, manufacturing,
and product management. Has worked in clay, plaster,
wood, Telfon, and welded forms. (B18)
AREF, ODETTE—Born in Senegal, raised and educated
in Beirut, Lebanon. Degree in children's education from
Ecole des Lettres. Graduate gemologist from Gemological
Institute of America. French and Arabic interpreter.
(O03)
ARMSTRONG, JUDITH—B.A., political science, Ursinus
College; M.S., library science, Drexel University. Retired
from the DuPont Company after 23 years in computer-related
work, including four years in Switzerland. Has taught
at the Academy since 1997 and has been carving wood
for over 10 years. (B25)
ARRUDA, SUSAN—B.S., Drexel University; M.S., University
of Delaware. Retired educator for 28 years. Community
volunteer and Court Appointed Special Advocate. Enjoys
travel, crafts, and grandparenting. (F04)
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BAYARD,
TIM—A.B., French, Stanford University; M.A., history,
University of Delaware. Checkered career in architecture,
photography, and the army. Served in the 66th Engineer
Company, Topographic in Vietnam, September 1967 to September
1968. (B14)
BELLEVILLE, TERESA—M.A., law, University of Poland.
Polish-born and educated. Lived and studied French in
France and Belgium for 10 years. (O11)
BERKOWITCH, GINOU—Belgian born and educated. B.S.
and Ph.D., chemistry, University of Brussels. Taught
French and occasionally chemistry at Alexis I. du Pont
High School for 29 years. (O27)
BOGER, ROBERT—Sc.B., applied mathematics, Brown
University. Ph.D., theoretical and applied mechanics,
Cornell University. Retired from the engineering department
of the DuPont Co. Hobbies include digital photography,
birding, golf, and the Academy. (L06, M01)
BOWEN, KATE WHEELER—B.A., Hollins University; M.A.,
University of Kansas. A native of New Jersey and a Delawarean
since 1971. Career has included writing and editing
in theatre, tourism, and museums. Has attended Tinker
Mountain Writers Workshop. (K04, K05)
BOYD, DOROTHY—B.S., music education, Lebanon Valley
College. Retired music teacher, currently active in
the Newark Symphony Orchestra. (C12, L14)
BOYD, ROBERT—B.S., chemistry, Lebanon Valley College;
Ph.D., physical chemistry, Pennsylvania State University.
Retired research supervisor, the DuPont Co. (L14)
BRATTON, BUDDY—B.S., business administration, University
of Delaware. Worked over thirty years as a self-employed
retailer. Spends spare time making recreational music,
doing church work, playing with model trains, and spoiling
three grandchildren. (C08)
BRERETON, ROBERT—B.A., University of Delaware; M.D.,
Temple University School of Medicine. Postgraduate residency
in internal medicine at Wilmington Medical Center. Retired
after 34 years of private practice in internal medicine
in Wilmington. Enjoys gardening, photography, and sports.
(P05)
BRICK, PEGGY—M.Ed.; sexuality educator for 39 years;
former high school teacher, director of education at
Planned Parenthood, and now coordinator of the Consortium
on Sexuality and Aging. Co-author of Older, Wiser, Sexually
Smarter: 30 Sex Ed Lessons for Adults Only (2009). (U05)
BURG, MARION—Ph.D., chemistry, Cornell University.
Retired research chemist, the DuPont Co. Long-time interest
in folk dancing. (C23)
BURGESS, RICHARD—B.S., metallurgical and nuclear
engineering, NC State; J.D., Cleveland State. Career
in patent and international trade law, General Electric
and DuPont. Former whitewater river rat and squash player,
student of languages at UD, Academy of Lifelong Learning,
and tutoring. Photographer, into digital imagery. (O03,
O28)
BURKE, ELIZABETH—M.A., English literature, West
Chester University; B.A., psychology, Neumann College;
R.N., Vancouver, B.C. Worked for many years as a nurse.
Lifelong passion for reading and poetry. (H10)
BURKE, GERALDINE—Studied violin at the New School
of Music, Philadelphia (affiliated with Curtis Institute).
Academic studies at Widener University. Taught strings
at Notre Dame H.S. in Moylan, Rose Valley, PA. Plays
with the Brandywine Pops and other groups; has played
with Swarthmore Chamber Group, West Chester Symphonette,
and Delaware Symphony. (C05, C17, C18)
BURKE, PATRICK—B.Sc., chemistry and physics, University
of London; M.A. and Ph.D., organic chemistry, University
of Toronto. Retired from DuPont Co. in 1998 as a research
fellow after 32 years in research and development. Interests
include sailing, Mac computers, photography, and travel.
Lifelong interest in national and international politics.
(N04)
BUTTON, REBECCA—B.A., English literature, University
of Delaware. Worked as newspaper reporter, in public
relations, and as a magistrate for the State of Delaware.
(I01)
BYRNE, DON—Graduate of Pace University. Interests
in Shakespeare, philosophy, and classical music. (H08)
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CALLAHAN,
JOHN—Spent 43 years in the paper industry at Scott
Paper Company and Kimberly-Clark. Has been carving for
over 25 years and especially enjoys carving pipes and
small figures. (B04)
CASH, FRED—B.S., electrical engineering, University
of Missouri. Retired from the DuPont Co. in international
marketing and product management related to plastics.
Later retired from H&R Block. Traveled extensively and
lived in both Japan and Brazil. (O29, O33, O35, O38)
CASTER, CYRIL—Composer, performer, writer, and arranger
of over 200 performed pieces; plays guitar, piano, French
horn, and trumpet. Designed and built houses and carried
out many historic restorations. Teaches guitar, ensemble
playing, and acoustic theory. Repairs and builds instruments.
(C13)
CHENG, MIKE—Retired from DELDOT as a program engineer
and then worked as an advisor on contract administration
in the rapid transit project of Taipei, Taiwan. Originally
educated in political philosophy at universities in
San Francisco and New York. Worked as an editor on a
Chinese language paper in San Francisco during undergraduate
years. (F06, U01)
CHISHOLM, HENRY—B.S., M.S. music education, West
Chester University. Additional graduate credits, University
of Delaware. 38 years teaching music in public and private
schools. Chancel choir director for 28 years at a local
church. Enjoys playing tuba in community bands, swimming,
and hiking. (C02)
CORDEIRO, CAJETAN—Ph.D., chemical engineering, University
of Notre Dame. Retired after 30 years in industry. Active
volunteer in civic organizations. (L19)
CUCCIA, SANDRO—B.S., University of Delaware. Native-born
Italian and award-winning commercial and fine-art photographer
with 21 years corporate IT experience at DuPont. Specialized
in corporate training for Macintosh, Windows, and Internet
users. 30+ years experience in computing and photography.
Provides training and consulting to amateur and professional
photographers in the areas of traditional and digital
photography, Adobe Photoshop, and Macintosh computing.
Holds technical certifications from Apple Computer and
Adobe. (B15, N07)
CZEINER, FRANK—B.S., mechanical engineering, Lehigh
University; M.B.A., University of Southern California.
Retired from DuPont after 38 years in sales, marketing,
logistics, and management consulting. Interests include
travel, digital photography, history, genealogy, and
church activities. (G14)
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DAMRON,
BERT—Ph.D., Florida State University. Emeritus professor,
Ohio University. Retired after 42 years of teaching
music in various public school and university settings.
Past president, Maryland Music Educators Association.
(C04)
DAVISON, CHENDA—B.A., French and English; M.A.,
education. Taught at secondary and elementary levels.
Born in England, educated in the U.S., foreign study
in France. Retired to Wilmington and will accept nearly
any excuse to travel. (H12)
DECARLI, HAROLD—B.S., chemical engineering, Worcester
Polytechnic Institute. Retired from the DuPont Co. Many
interests, including ballroom dancing, movies, and Italian.
(O22, O23, O24, O25)
DEL PESCO, TOM—B.S. organic chemistry, UCLA; Ph.D.,
physical organic chemistry, UCSB. Retired from DuPont
after 37 years in R&D and technical service. Featured
inventor in 1990s DuPont marketing TV commercial. Hobbies
include computers, eBay selling, ham radio, photography,
and boats. (L21)
DELDUCA JR., VINCENT—B.A., Wesleyan University;
M.D., University of Pennsylvania. Postgraduate training
at HUP and University Hospitals of Cleveland. Retired
after 30-plus years of practice in clinical hematology
in Wilmington. Associate professor of clinical medicine
at Jefferson. (P05)
DEMOND, STEVE—A.A., Wesley College; B.S.Ed. and
M.Ed., University of Delaware. Retired elementary school
teacher in the Colonial School District. Interests in
golf, travel, yoga, and music. (I07)
DEMPSEY, PATRICIA—B.A., Mount Holyoke College; graduate
studies, University of Delaware. Teacher for 20 years,
first at Agnes Irwin School in Rosemont, PA, then at
Edge Moor and Carrcroft elementary schools in Wilmington.
A long-time member of the Academy's "Yesterday for Tomorrow"
class and an active contributor to the "Writer's Workshop"
since its inception. (K06)
DOHERTY, TOM—Ph.D., chemistry, University of Illinois.
Former Delaware Genealogical Society (DGS) president
and author of Delaware Genealogical Research Guide (2002)
and Webmaster of delgensoc.org; manager of tax transcription
and Delaware Families projects of DGS. Researched family
in U.S., Canada, Germany, France, and Britain. Retired
from DuPont Company fibers department. (G01, G13)
DOMBCHIK, STEVEN—B.S., University of Rochester;
M.S. and Ph.D., organic chemistry, University of Illinois.
Retired from the DuPont Co. in 1998 as a research fellow
involved in new business development. Past president/chair
of four nonprofit organizations plus past Academy Council
chair. Lifelong love of history and current events.
(T04)
DOOLEY, ELEANOR—B.S., pharmacy, University of Texas.
Plays with Brandywine Pops Orchestra and with the Academy's
String Ensemble as a founding member. Enjoys gardening
and volunteer work, especially with children. (C17)
DOWD, MARY ANN—B.S., education, Framingham Teachers
College, Framingham, MA. Experienced elementary educator,
vocal musician, and theatre performer. Enjoys hand crafts,
gardening, reading, and family— especially seven grandchildren.
(F04)
DUBOIS, DEBBIE—B.S., biology, Rutgers University.
Retired after working in medical industry for 25 years.
Likes to read, bike, and go to the beach. (H04, H05)
DUFF, ALLEN—B.B.A., finance, University of Miami.
Retired from corporate finance. Selftaught painter since
childhood. Member of the Delaware Foundation for the
Visual Arts, Rockland, DE; Community Arts Center, Wallingford,
PA; and Hobe Sound Fine Arts League, Hobe Sound, FL.
(B02)
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EDWARDS,
MARY ANNE CHRISTOPHER— B.A., history, University
of Delaware. Lived in Minneapolis and Chicago for 30
years before retiring to Delaware. Career in medical
industry and community-based organizations. Has taken
folk dance from day one at the Academy and loves to
dance! (C23)
EHRLICH, ROBERT—M.S., environmental engineering,
University of Delaware; Ph.D., physics, Rutgers University.
Research in biochemistry and environmental chemistry
at University of Delaware. Editor of the Academy Newsletter.
(G04, L10, L13)
ELEUTERIO, MARIANNE—Ph.D., biological sciences,
University of Delaware; retired professor of genetics
and microbiology, West Chester University. Former visiting
scientist at DuPont Co. and the Institute of Molecular
and Cell Biology, National University of Singapore.
(H06)
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FALK,
LLOYD—Ph.D., Rutgers University. Retired environmental
consultant, the DuPont Co. Studied the recorder for
five years with Ruth Lane and has taught the recorder
for more than 15 years. Member of the Brandywine Chapter,
American Recorder Society. (C14)
FARRANCE, IRENE—B.A. with honors, English, University
of London; M.Ed., University of Delaware. Taught English
at the high school level for 20 years. Lifelong interest
in the English language and literature. (D03, H11)
FEIRING, ANDREW—B.S. chemistry, Georgetown University;
Ph.D., organic chemistry, Brown University. Worked for
DuPont for 32 years in research and research management.
Retired in 2006 as senior research fellow. Currently,
industrial consultant and adjunct professor of chemistry
at the University of Pennsylvania. Dedicated Mac user
at home and work for more than 15 years. (N02)
FELLNER, BILL—Ph.D., biostatistics, University of
California at Berkeley. Retired from DuPont Company.
An accomplished singer, actor, and pianist, he has appeared
often with area community theatre groups, both on-stage
and as music director. (C09, C26)
FENIMORE, EDEE—Edee has been collecting and telling
ancient stories for many years. A former teacher and
retired pastor, she continues taking courses in storytelling.
(J03)
FERSHT, EDWARD—Ph.D., physical chemistry, Imperial
College, University of London. Retired after 33 years
with DuPont Co. in research and development, product
management, and business planning. Long-time love of
history, especially the American Revolution. (G08)
FIELDING, JANET—B.A., University of Delaware, major
in English and minors in education and art. Taught English
at the secondary level for 25 years. Avid reader with
a passion for mythology, folk tales, poetry, native
American and women writers, theatre, and film. (H02)
FILIPKOWSKI, JUDY—M.S., M.A., Temple University.
Retired Philadelphia teacher and passionate about a
healthy lifestyle. Certified wellness consultant for
Wellness Plus Delaware, a national organization that
promotes health and wellness education. A docent at
the Delaware Art Museum and Rockwood Museum. (E03)
FINK, JACK—B.A., mathematics, Temple University.
Retired from Continental American after 29 years as
an actuary. Interests include tennis and volunteer work
with Read Aloud and Literacy Volunteer programs. (L01,
L02)
FISHER, BOB—B.S., electrical engineering, University
of Delaware; M.S.A., George Washington University. Worked
as an aerospace engineer for the U.S. Army Test and
Evaluation Command for 28 years. Past president, United
Nations Association, U.S.A. Delaware Division. (T04)
FLEXMAN, ED—B.S., Bradley University, Ph.D., Indiana
University. Retired DuPont Fellow with 42 years research
experience in polymer chemistry; recipient of Lavoisier
and Pedersen awards. Enjoys many fields of science,
history, travel, world affairs, Celtic music, woodcarving,
and wide ranging discussions. (R01)
FLOOK, SUSAN—B.A., French, Muhlenberg College; M.Ed.,
secondary school counseling, Millersville University.
Retired from school counseling and teaching English
as a second language. Lifelong interest in poetry and
crosscultural communications. (H09)
FRANCKE, HANS—Worked in international marketing
for Hercules and Himont. Degrees from Delft University,
Netherlands. Involved with the Delaware Alliance for
Health Care Reform. Presently serves on the Delaware
Health Resources Board, which reviews and approves applications
for medical facilities and expansions. (U02)
FRONZEO, ANTHONY—B.S., elementary education; M.S.,
educational media, West Chester University. Retired
after 38 years of public school teaching in Pennsylvania
and Delaware. Interests include vintage television and
science fiction. (F05)
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GARRETT,
RHITT—B.S., chemical engineering, Lamar University,
Beaumont, Texas. Retired from DuPont. Interests include
history, language, choral music, faith, science, wholeness,
physics, psychology, metaphysics, philosophy, nature
of man, and transformational processes. Has had a passionate
interest in Fourth Way work for over 20 years. (I04)
GAY, FRANK—Ph.D., chemistry, University of California,
Berkeley. Retired research fellow, the DuPont Co. Interest
in anthropology and archaeology from childhood. (G10)
GETTY, PEG—B.S., art education, Kutztown State University;
graduate studies at Penn State and Temple Universities.
Professional fiber artist creating commissioned wall
hangings. Participated in juried art shows. Member of
Delaware Foundation of Visual Arts and Artists Equity.
(B12, B19)
GIBSON, BOB—B.S., electrical engineering; M.B.A.,
Ph.D., management. Previous careers include university
professor, electronic engineer, and music director.
Interests are travel, dogs, music, and electronics.
(D04)
GIBSON, JEANETTE—B.S., mathematics, Brown University;
graduate work, management systems, S.U.N.Y., Buffalo.
Technical manuscript editor, software engineer, most
recently for Agilent Technologies. Lifelong interest
in music and creative writing. Edited various newsletters,
participates in "Academy Writers' Workshop" (K03)
GILDAY, MARGARET—Majored in music education, Knox
College, Galesburg, Illinois. Yoga teacher training
graduate, Himalayan Institute, Honesdale, PA. Trained
in Iyengar methods. Has taught yoga variously at the
Academy and commercially for more than two decades.
(I09)
GILMOUR, ANNIE—B.A., Spanish and French, University
of Delaware. Studied Italian at West Chester University
and the Puccini Institute in Italy. Taught French, Spanish,
and Italian for 30 years in both public and private
schools. Retired from Brandywine High School. Passionate
interest in the above languages, their countries, and
their cultures. Other interests include reading and
watching foreign films. (O25)
GINGHER, FRAN—Attended classes at the University
of Delaware and St. Joseph's Institute of Industrial
Relations. Native Delawarean, active in volunteer work
as a facilitator at Meeting Ground Women's Homeless
Shelter in Elkton, Maryland; a listener on Contact's
Suicide Prevention and Crisis Line; and an associate
certified alcohol and drug counselor in an outpatient
family treatment program. Has led retreats and labyrinth
walks as part of sharing spiritual journey. (F03)
GITTINGS, GARY—B.A., Rutgers University; M.B.A.,
Wilmington College. Certified Financial Planner, College
for Financial Planning. Currently a branch manager of
a Wall Street investment firm in Greenville, DE. (S03)
GONZALEZ, DONNA—B.A., English, Michigan State University;
M.A., counseling psychology, Immaculata College. Retired
from Chester County Mental Health Department administration.
Experience as a biofeedback therapist treating chronic
pain and phobias. Interest in environmental issues.
(E01, U04)
GONZALEZ, J. R.—B.S., electrical engineering, University
of Delaware. Interests include puzzles, mathematics,
languages, and computers. (L17, O34, R08)
GOODMAN, ALAN—B.S., chemistry, University of Delaware;
Ph.D., chemistry, Stanford University. Retired from
the DuPont Co after 28 years. Guide at the Brandywine
River Museum and volunteer at Hagley. (L01, L10, O35)
GOODRICH, SARAH—B.S., social science education,
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, graduate study in
TESOL at University of Pennsylvania and Indiana University
of Pennsylvania. Taught three years at secondary level
and was a guide at Winterthur Museum. Lifelong participant
in choruses and now an enthusiastic recorder player.
(C15)
GOODRICH, THOMAS—B.A., University of California;
M.A. and Ph.D., history and Middle East studies, Columbia
University. Professor emeritus at Indiana University
of Pennsylvania; taught in Turkey for five years; Fulbright
research grants for Istanbul in 1964-1965, 1983- 1984,
and 1989-1990. Ottoman cartography is his present area
of research. (A02)
GRAY, MICHAEL—B.A., philosophy, University of Minnesota;
M.A., elementary education, Columbia University. Ten
years in Asia (China, Hong Kong, and Taipei) including
three years of study at the Taiwan National Normal University's
Mandarin Training Center. (O04)
GREATHOUSE, JIM—"Doctor Mac" has a long history
in computers, especially Macintosh; had his own store
from 1987. Now sharing his knowledge with members of
the Academy. (N03, N05, N08)
GRETH, GERALD—B.S., chemistry, Albright College,
Reading, PA. Worked for ICI Americas for 36 years in
plastics and product development. Retired as manager
of administrative services for West Deptford, NJ site.
(L15)
GRIFFITH, HELEN—Delaware native. University of Delaware
graduate (1998). Professional writer with 16 books for
children published, including picture books, beginning
readers, and novels. Other interests include birding,
nature, and gardening. (K01)
GROSS, MARTY—B.S., M.S., art education; student
personnel work in higher education, Indiana State University.
Art teacher in Indiana/Illinois for seven years. Retired
from the DuPont Company after 17 years in customer service.
Continuing to keep her love of art active by painting
murals and portraits. Active in the Academy in painting
classes. (B05)
GURDIKIAN, ELEANOR—Attended Brandywine College and
St. Joseph's College. Past president of League for Hearing
Impaired Children, Medical Society of Delaware Auxiliary,
and New Castle County Medical Society of Delaware Auxiliary.
Enjoys history and traveling extensively. (D04)
GUTTERIDGE, MARGARET—Earned her B.A. and teaching
diploma in Great Britain and taught in England and Scotland
for several years. Worked as a curatorial assistant
and tour guide for almost 20 years at Winterthur. (G09)
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HAAS,
CAROLYN—Physics, math, engineering, and chemistry
instructor for 40 years in public schools and community
college. Has held variety of national leadership positions
with American Association of Physics Teachers. Life
member of many environmental and educational organizations.
(R06)
HAEFNER, PAUL—B.S., Franklin and Marshall College;
M.S., Ph.D., University of Delaware. Research and teaching
biology and marine sciences at Louisiana State University,
New Orleans, University of Maine, Virginia Institute
of Marine Science, and Rochester Institute of Technology.
(P02)
HAMILTON, DAVID—B.A., M.S., biology, University
of Delaware. M.S.I.S., Drexel University. 30 years of
intermittent participation in Great Books discussion
groups. Lifelong dilettante, retiring as a reference
librarian. (H05)
HAPKA, ANN—B.S., University of Wisconsin, graduate
work in special education. Worked as home training specialist
for United States Public Health Service and as a teacher
in grades K-8 and in special education. Hobbies are
gardening, reading, and crafts. (D02)
HAPKA, JERRY—B.S., pharmacy; J.D., University of
Wisconsin. Retired from DuPont and Pew Center for Global
Climate Change. Now pursuing hobbies in photography
and fly fishing and looking to share his interest in
computers, photography, and beyond. (N01, N04)
HASKELL, DEBORAH—B.A., theatre, Penn State University;
Ph.D., mass communications, New York University. Taught
speech and communications courses at various colleges,
including Hunter College. Former executive director
of Delaware Heritage Commission. (G05)
HASTINGS, LYNDA—B.A., sociology and education, University
of Delaware. Retired from State of Delaware after 30
years as a social worker and prevention administrator.
Past commander of the Wilmington Power Squadron, a safe
boating group. Hobbies include sailing, knitting, and
reading. Began studying T'ai Chi at the Academy in 2006.
(E04)
HEANEY, WILLIAM—M.S., chemical engineering, Columbia
University. Retired after 39 years in marketing at the
DuPont Co. Interests include computers, scuba, and various
volunteer jobs. (L04, L05, M01)
HEED, SAMUEL—B.A., Trinity College; J.D., The Dickinson
School of Law; Russell C. Ball Jr. Chair in History
emeritus, The Haverford School; lawyer and published
lecturer with 20 years of teaching U.S. and European
history; presently, senior historian and director of
education for the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation; enjoys sharing
ideas with lifelong learners of all ages. (G11)
HELLER, BRANCH—Holds B.S. and M.B.A. Retired from
the pharmaceutical industry after 35 years. At Ciba-Geigy,
now Novartis, held numerous positions from representative
to national accounts manager, marketing consult manager,
director of hospital marketing. For fun, sails boats
on the "Big Pond." (U02)
HESS, PAUL—B.A., M.M. (performance, tuba), University
of Delaware. Extensive jazz studies and 39 years teaching
at college and public school levels. Active in professional
organizations, conducted regional bands, and adjudicated
performing groups. Performance experiences includes
a variety of jazz groups on string bass, electric bass,
and tuba, Devon Brass Quintet (tuba), Delaware Symphony
(string bass), the Wind Symphony of Southern Jersey
(tuba), and at the DuPont Theatre (formerly the Playhouse).
(C03)
HEYTLER, PETER—Ph.D., biochemistry, Cornell University.
Worked at Lederle Labs, DuPont Co., and DuPont Merck.
Retired after 40 years of research in plant, microbial,
and animal biochemistry. (P01)
HOEGGER, HARDY—Ph.D., chemistry, University of Basel;
postdoctoral studies at the University of Colorado.
Retired after 29 years as DuPont scientist. Taught yoga
and meditation for 30 years. As a youth, played dozens
of roles at Stadttheater Basel. (O21)
HOFFMAN, BARBARA—B.A., music and education, Queen's
College. M.S., library science. Former professor at
Long Island University and St. Joseph's College. Professional
performer for 35 years. Currently a music director at
Landenberg Methodist Church and guitar instructor for
Newark Arts Alliance. (C13)
HOFFMAN, HOWARD—Ph.D., Stanford University. Retired
from the DuPont Co. Interests include pharmaceutical
research and the discovery of the human genome and its
consequences. (P03)
HOFFMAN, KEITH—Professional landscape artist for
35 years with paintings in numerous galleries and private
collections, locally, nationally, and internationally.
Art instructor and former president of art groups in
New York and Vermont. Member of the Salmagundi Club
of Manhattan. (B11, C13)
HOLTON, JUDYTH—B.A., English and philosophy, Boston
University; graduate studies, University of Delaware.
Retired after 30 years of teaching middle and upper
school English. Interests include good books and good
people; imagining and painting; life is rich. (H10)
HORWITZ, JOE—B.A., University of Miami, FL. Delaware
native. For 35 years manufactured corrugated cartons.
Hobbies are flying, golf, and computers. (M04)
HUMPHREY, CARROLL—B.A., Oberlin Conservatory; M.S.,
Temple University, music education. Forty years public
school band director. During retirement organized the
New Castle County Community band. Hobbies: four children
and eleven grandchildren. (C06)
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IMESH,
HENRIETTA—Born and educated in Switzerland. Law
degree, University of Zurich. Worked as scientific assistant
in corporate law, counsel in watch-making, pharmaceutical
industry, and in private practice. Lifelong interest
in languages and literature. (O32, O36)
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JAMES,
STEVE—B.A., French, University of Delaware. President
of French Honor Society, University of Tennessee. Retired
from the DuPont Company. Lifelong love of the French
language. Interests include poetry, music, writing,
birds, and dogs. (O10)
JONES, ALLAN—Ph.D., chemical engineering, Ohio State
University. Retired from DuPont after 20 years as corporate
heat transfer consultant. Off-campus faculty at University
of Delaware. Interest in astronomy, music, woodworking,
and the outdoors. (R09)
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KASER,
LEE—B.S., electrical engineering; B.A., math; University
of Wyoming. M.B.A., University of Delaware. Thirty-five
years technical, marketing, and management at DuPont.
(L12)
KAUFFMAN, CYNTHIA—Moore College of Art; University
of Delaware; Berté Fashion, Philadelphia, illustration.
Taught at Berté Fashion and in Wilmington public schools.
Watercolor medium instructor for adults, member of DCCA,
Delaware Foundation for the Visual Arts, Philadelphia
Watercolor Society, and Delaware Society of Watercolor.
(B22, B23)
KIRK, DICK—An Episcopal priest for over 50 years,
having first received a degree in engineering from Princeton.
Theological degrees from three institutions. Former
rector of the Church of the Advent in Kennett Square,
PA. Taught courses at the Academy. Organizational development
consultant and lover of tennis. (J02)
KLEIN, SHELLEY—B.S., accounting, Fairleigh Dickinson
University; M.B.A., finance, NYU Stern School of Business;
25 year career with Kraft Foods as controller, finance
manager, finance director; five years experience working
as CPA in NJ; certified management accountant certification.
(L09)
KNEUKER, MARIE—B.A., Spanish education, Delaware
State University. Attended Loyola University and University
of Madrid prior to moving to Delaware. Taught secondary
levels in parochial and public institutions. Retired
from MBNA. Interests in music, fitness, and travel.
(O30, O31)
KOTTENHAHN, ELISABETH—M.A., University of Delaware.
Born and educated in Germany. Former instructor, Department
of Foreign Languages and Literatures at the University
of Delaware. (O15)
KRUSE, VERONIKA—M.S., chemistry, University of Illinois.
Born and educated in Hungary and attended high school
in Germany. Retired from the DuPont Co. after 35 years
in research, development, and marketing. (O19)
KRUSE, WALTER—Ph.D., inorganic chemistry, University
of Cologne. Born and educated in Germany. Chemical research
at Hercules and ICI Americas. Avid tennis player and
reader of German literature. (O19)
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LAWRENCE,
WILLIAM—B.A., international relations, Stanford
University; M.B.A., international business, Wharton
School of the University of Pennsylvania. Manager, foreign
exchange, Hercules, Inc. ATA accredited for French to
English translation. (O09)
LE, ELLEN—B.A., Brown University; M.B.A., George
Washington University; Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
charter holder. Has more than 20 years' experience in
financial industry as investment advisor and portfolio
manager. Currently is president of local investment
company in Glen Mills, Pa. Interests include tennis,
bridge, and art (docent at the Delaware Art Museum).
(S02)
LEWIS, MARY—M.S., University of Chicago, physics.
Worked as a research scientist in industry before going
back to school for a Ph.D. in oceanography (from the
physicist's point of view) from University of Delaware.
Trained in volcano monitoring at University of Hawaii.
Interested in travel, scuba, photography, digital imaging,
and art. Author and designer of the photo book In Delaware….
(L06)
LOONEY, JOHN—B.S., chemistry, St. Francis College.
Retired from ICI after 32 years. Held management positions
in sales, marketing, and business development both in
the USA and Europe. Owns a consulting company specializing
in business development and technical support for digital
imaging systems. Interested in photography, outdoor
activities, travel, and my 12 grandchildren. (L07)
LOVE, MARGARET—B.M.E., Florida State University;
M.M.E., Kansas State University; former church music
director/organist, now substitute organist. Teaches
early childhood music and lever harp at Music School
of Delaware and at CACC Montessori School; current member
of Brandywine Harp Orchestra and hand bell director
at local church; hobbies include sewing, knitting, and
crocheting. (C07)
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MADDUX,
THOMAS—University of Delaware and Auburn University.
A retired veterinarian and an avid gardener living in
New Castle where he is involved in city, church, and
personal gardening. (D02, U03)
MAIER, LLOYD—Graduated from University of Delaware
with a music degree. Taught in Wilmington schools for
a number of years, serving as band director at Mt. Pleasant
High School and Friends School, and teaching oboe in
private lessons. The Academy revived her interest in
music, and currently plays in a number of ensembles.
Hobbies include genealogy, birding, and travel. (C07)
MARSHALL, THOMAS—B.S., Notre Dame; Ph.D., chemistry,
University of California (Berkeley). Retired from DuPont
after 37 years in research and technical marketing.
Trained in T'ai Chi through the Academy and related
programs. (E05)
MASON, BOBBETTE—B.S., biology, St. Lawrence University,
Phi Beta Kappa; University of Delaware graduate study.
Tower Hill School, science teacher and curriculum coordinator
for 27 years, Kitchell Chair. DNES Outstanding Environmental
Educator; EPA Region III Environmental Learning Award.
(P04)
MCCARTHY, PETER—B.S. cum laude, music education,
State University New York at Potsdam. Woodrow Wilson
Fellow. Ph.D., musicology, Catholic University of America.
Certified Choir Master, American Guild of Organists.
Master gardener. (C05)
MCCOMSEY, JIM—B.S., chemistry, Pennsylvania Military
College; M.S., analytical chemistry, Villanova University.
Retired from the DuPont Co. after 32 years in various
technical assignments, with last 15 years in wastewater
treatment, environmental and hazardous waste analysis.
Volunteer at the Brandywine Hundred Library and on various
local civic committees for the Village of Ardencroft.
(L03, L11)
MCCORD, DAWN—M.S., clinical psychology, Penn State
University. Studied art at University of Tennessee,
Chattanooga, and acquired a teaching certificate in
art. Studied at Hunter Museum of Art, Fleisher Art School
in Philadelphia, and Chattanooga Art Museum. (B13)
MCMANAMON, ANN—A.B., University of California, Berkley.
J.D., Cleveland State University. Retired appellate
judge. Established Cleveland Literacy Coalition; served
on Federation for Community Planning; tireless traveler
and lover of the Georgian period. (F02)
MCMENIMAN, LINDA—Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania.
Retired after 25 years teaching college writing and
research in the N.J. state college system. Lifelong
writer. Current interests include history and genealogy.
(G14)
MCNEILL, JACQUELINE—Born and educated in France.
Graduate work in French at the University of Delaware.
Taught French at elementary and secondary levels and
worked as a translator for DuPont Co. (O14)
MILLER, CYNTHIA—B.A., University of Delaware. Interests
include church; singing; playing recorder, guitar, dulcimer,
and hand bells; composing; painting; archaeology; paleontology;
photography; and travel. Strong interest in China and
Africa. For 25 years owned Miller's Fossils, a wholesale
supplier for museum gift shops. (B06)
MORGAN, DICK—B.S., mechanical engineering, Lafayette
College; M.D., Cornell University Medical College. Postgraduate
training, Vanderbilt University. Practiced internal
medicine 35 years, Florida and Delaware. Interests include
music, history, computer, and golf. (P05)
MORRISSEY, BRUCE—Ph.D., physical/ theoretical chemistry,
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; J.D., George Washington
University Law School. Admitted to bar, District of
Columbia and U.S. Patent Office. Currently attorney
at University of Delaware research office, after retiring
as corporate counsel for DuPont Co. working on biotechnology
business and intellectual property issues. Long-time
interest in literature as well as native American cultures
and politics. (H01, H07)
MULHOLLAND, KENNETH—B.S., chemical engineering,
Lehigh University; Ph.D., chemical engineering, University
of Kansas. Thirty-year career with the DuPont Co. Registered
professional engineer in Delaware. (L08, L09, L18)
MUNSON, ELEANOR—R.N., Cook County School of Nursing,
Illinois. Retired OB/GYN nurse. Interests include sacred
music, folk music, piano, guitar, hand bells, percussion
instruments, singing, writing music and poetry, and
doing aerobics for physical fitness. (C10)
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NAIK,
VIJAY—M.D., F.C.A.P. physician, board-certified
in anatomic and clinical pathology. Retired after 28
years of practice in Delaware and New Jersey. Special
interests in physics, creative arts, gardening, and
gems and mineral collecting. (R04)
NATHAN, JOE—B.S., chemistry, Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute; Ph.D., organic chemistry, Brown University.
Thirty-five year career with DuPont. Interests include
computers and travel. (L08, L18)
NEWLON, JAY—B.S., business administration, Ohio
State University. Yoga teacher training (1985), Kripalu
Center, Lenox, MA. Varied experience in large and small
business, federal and state government, U.S. Navy, and
political and community activities. (I05, I06)
NEWLON, MARTHA—B.A., music education, Ohio State
University. Taught first Academy yoga class in 1980
continuing program through 2001. Academy Band instructor
from 2000. Encouraged instrumental ensemble development.
(C06)
NORLING, NAN—B.A., Vassar College; M.A., liberal
studies, University of Delaware, with an emphasis on
art history. Retired from Delaware Public Service Commission.
Active in many community organizations, including the
YWCA, Delaware Chamber Music Festival, and Delaware
Center for Horticulture. Inveterate museum visitor and
art enthusiast. (F01, T05)
NORLING, PARRY—A.B., Ph.D., chemistry, Harvard,
Princeton. Retired from DuPont, research and development
and manufacturing. Visiting fellow Chemical Heritage
Foundation; convener: Delaware Dialogues on Science,
Ethics, and Religion. Enjoys learning a new subject
with the rest of his classes. (G03)
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OLINCHAK,
JOSEPH—B.S., electrical engineering, Drexel University.
Retired from Delmarva Power Company after 32 years in
a variety of positions including manager of Internet
development. Served in the U.S. Air Force 1964 to 1968.
Interests include literature, languages, comparative
religion, science, and computer technology. (L03, L11)
OSBORN, LOIS—B.A., sociology, Drew University. Worked
with and taught young children in Settlement House and
preschool. Some other interests and joys are travel,
dance, T'ai Chi, and yoga. Practiced yoga for the past
16 years with various teachers, and also at workshops
and summer camps. (I05)
OTA, ROY—Born and raised in Otaru, Japan. LL.B.,
Keio University, Tokyo. Retired from IHI Co., industrial
machinery manufacturer, Tokyo. Owner of Tektran Inc.,
technology transfer company, Wilmington. (O26)
O'TOOLE, ELAINE—B.A., English, Hunter College, CUNY;
M.A., education, Adelphi University, New York. Gifted
education certification, University of Delaware. Taught
2nd-6th grade gifted classes in Delaware school districts.
(L13)
OWEN, JANE—M.S., physical chemistry, University
of Bristol. Born and educated in the UK. Retired IT
manager, DuPont and CSC. Interests include language,
religion, choral music, gardens, and online learning
communities. (O01, O02)
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PARKS,
JIM—B.A., La Salle University. A native Delawarean,
Jim retired from a 46-year career in news and public
relations. Current editor of Delaforum.com, an Internet
community news site. Father of four, grandfather of
eight. (G07)
PATERSON, KIM—Retired after a 20-year career as
owner/operator of a garden design company. Has been
a genealogist for 25 years and taught genealogy courses
for several years at Latter-day Saints (Mormons) Family
History Centers and at night schools. Hobbies include
genealogy, gardening, photography, information technology,
and graphic Web page design. (G13)
PATTON, JIM—M.S., chemical engineering, University
of Tennessee. Thirty-six years with the DuPont Co. Ten
years as self-employed consultant in organizational
development. Currently serving on the boards of several
nonprofit organizations. A published author. (I02, I04)
PATTON, JIMMIE—B.Ch.E., Cornell University; Ph.D.,
physical chemistry, University of Delaware. Emeritus
scientist, DuPont Co.; adjunct engineering faculty,
Widener University; geology research associate. (R02,
R03, R05)
PAULS, GLORIA—A.A., banking, economics major, University
of Delaware. Retired from Citicorp, corporate cash management.
Native of Wilmington. Avid reader, Francophile, dog
lover, comfort food cook. Member, board of directors
of Brandywine Friends of Old Time Music. (O08)
PEARSON, WILLIAM—B.S., St. Joseph's University;
graduate, Industrial College of the Armed Forces. Computer
programmer, systems analyst, consultant, and sales representative
in the corporate environment for 25 years. Specialist
in information technology and project management systems.
Interests include videoconferencing, creating Web pages,
PowerPoint presentations, and digital imaging. (M04)
PETERSON, LARRY—Professor emeritus, Department of
Music, University of Delaware. Former department chair.
Ph.D. in music from the University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill. Studied in Paris with the composer Olivier
Messiaen (1971). Woodrow Wilson Scholar (1971). Second
place in a national competition for multimedia development
for the teaching of opera. (C27)
PFARRER, FREDERICK—B.S. and M.S., chemical engineering,
Purdue University. Retired from the DuPont Co. after
36 years in process development and design, project
engineering, facilities, and safety and environmental
management. Served in the U.S. Air Force, both active
duty and reserve. Interests include computers, photography,
travel, ancient histories. (L10, L13)
POPPER, PETER—B.S., University of Massachusetts
(Lowell); M.S. and Sc.D., mechanical engineering, MIT.
Thirty-six years with the DuPont Co. in fiber technology.
Hobbies include skiing, hiking, travel, sailing, kayaking,
biking, photography, computers, and music. (C16)
PRYDE, CORALIE—B.S., chemistry, University of Wyoming;
M.S. organometallic chemistry, University of Massachusetts
(Amherst). Conducted research in polymer chemistry and
material science. Retirement volunteer interests include
work in open government, environmental issues, and art
preservation. Hobbies include traveling, walking, writing,
gardening, and attending dance and music performances.
(T01)
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QUIGLEY,
LOIS—Born in Valparaiso, Chile. Lived over 20 years
in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Graduated from Mallinckrodt
Academy. Retired from Cuisinart, Inc., Greenwich, CT.
(O37)
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REED,
EMILY—B.A., philosophy, political science, and French
from Marquette University; M.A., public administration,
University of Hartford; Ph.D., political science, University
of Massachusetts. Worked in the criminal justice system,
taught criminal justice and political science at several
colleges and universities, and was a database and systems
administrator for the State of Delaware. (H04)
REINE, SAUL—B.S., biology; M.S., microbiology, Long
Island University. Retired in 2000 after 38 years as
a science educator. Since 1983 involved in integrating
computers into science education. A self-taught computer
nerd who loves teaching science and computer skills,
tinkering with cars and houses, and roaming Civil War
battlefields. (L15, L16)
REMINGTON, THOM—A.B., sociology, Earlham College;
M.S., clinical psychology, Oklahoma State University;
has been a musician for decades; played in bands, orchestras,
brass quintets, jazz groups, and even the Mummer's Parade.
(C08)
RUDNITZKY, YVETTE—Degrees in nursing and social
work. Retired psychotherapist. Active in women's issues
since the late 1980s and a past state coordinator for
the National Organization for Women (NOW), DE. Has taught
Feminism 101 and Women in Religion for more than a decade.
(I08, J03)
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SCHINDLER,
MARJE—B.S., elementary education, University of
Delaware. Taught kindergarten and first grade. Avid
amateur musician having played cello in numerous small
groups and orchestras, including Wilmington Symphony
and Wilmington Community Orchestra. Sang in choruses
including Singing City in Philadelphia and Opera Delaware,
and currently in the Academy Chorus. Percussionist with
First State Symphonic Band, Diamond State Concert Band,
Academy Band, and Jazz Band. (C01)
SCHMUTZ, JACK—B.S., chemical engineering, Cornell
University; J.D., Georgetown University. Retired from
the DuPont Co. in 1994 after 39 years in the legal department,
the last ten as general counsel. (T05)
SCHNEE, CARL—B.A., Muhlenberg College, LL.B., Villanova
University School of Law, M.A., liberal studies, University
of Delaware. Practicing law in Delaware since 1962.
Assistant public defender for the State of Delaware.
Has been a trial attorney in all courts, was a senior
partner in the law firm of Prickett, Jones, Elliott,
Kristol & Schnee; and U.S. Attorney for the District
of Delaware, during the Clinton administration. Retired
in 2008 and is now the volunteer assistant to the president
of the YMCA of Delaware. (G12, T02)
SCHWARTZ, SARA LU—B.A., University of Delaware.
Assistant manager, Talbot's stores (DE and PA). Marketing
manager, Playhouse Theatre (now DuPont Theatre). Studied
modern dance with Beatrice Bell. Continuing Iynegar
yoga student of Kathleen Wright. (I10)
SEYFERT, FRED—B.A., Houghton College; M.A., Allegheny
College; B.D., Moravian Theological Seminary; S.T.M.,
Lutheran Theological Seminary; D.Min., Drew University.
Interests include adult religious education, history,
and photography. (J04)
SHAIN, ALBERT—Ph.D., physical chemistry, Washington
University, St. Louis. Former DuPont Co. research chemist.
Scientific interests include materials science, evolutionary
biology, and origin of life. (R07)
SIEGELL, BARBARA—Worked as corporate counsel for
DuPont. J.D., Widener University; M.A., science education,
Columbia University; B.S. chemistry, Queens College,
New York City. Interested in history of technology.
(G15)
SIEGELL, STUART—Ph.D., chemical engineering, Columbia
University. Retired from the DuPont Co. after 36 years
of experience in research and development and manufacturing.
Docent at the Delaware Art Museum. (A01, F01)
SKWISH, JOE—Ph.D., mathematical statistics, Johns
Hopkins University; M.S., industrial statistics, University
of Rochester; B.S., engineering science, Penn State
University. Retired after 31 years at DuPont and seven
years at Eastman Kodak. Now a certified wellness home
consultant, personal trainer, and community emergency
response technician. (E02)
SMIT, GERARD—After many years in ministry, retirement
has offered an opportunity to further an in-depth study
of the historical and biblical aspects of the beginnings
of Christianity, with focus on Jesus, the Jew. Courses
in spirituality, gnosticism, the Axial Age, and Q followed.
I found out: I teach to learn. (G06, I11)
SMITH, HOWARD—B.A., chemistry and math, St. John's
University; M.A., chemistry, University of Colorado.
Retired from the DuPont Co. Played in high school band
and orchestra; college bands; St. Cloud, MN City Band;
and other community and dance bands. Resumed playing
with the Academy band. (C19)
SNYDER, JOHN—B.A., LaSalle University; M.A., Johns
Hopkins University; Ph.D., St. John's University. Taught
32 years at the College of Staten Island, City University
of New York. Love of literature and teaching. (H03)
SOASH, PEGGY—B.S., biology/nursing, University of
Delaware. Retired from Bayada Nurses. Presently active
as a Delaware Master Gardener and teacher of water aerobics
at the Jewish Community Center. Hobbies (besides gardening)
include reading, biking, kayaking, and playing on the
computer. (D02)
SPAULDER, PETER—B.A., statistics, Columbia College;
M.S., Columbia Graduate Business School. Retired after
40 years as marketing management executive and consultant
to financial services, insurance, publishing, and home
improvement companies. Taught adult education course
in direct marketing at Temple University for seven years.
(N01)
SPOEHR, JACK—B.A., biology and anthropology, Harvard
College; studied Mandarin at Harvard, West Chester University,
Neumann College, and the Academy. Marketing for Spitz
Planetarium and IMAX Theatres. Currently retired, teaches
Parent Teachers Organization enrichment Spanish classes
to children in Chadds Ford and West Chester schools.
(O05, O36)
STALTER, JOSEPH—Spent 35 years as an iron worker/welder
at New York Ship and DuPont's Repauno plant in New Jersey.
His woodcarving experience goes back to his days whittling
as a Boy Scout. (B04)
STANKIEWICZ, CAROLYN—B.S., Neumann University, business.
M.A., University of Delaware, liberal studies. Interests
range from astronomy to zoology and independent films.
Currently working on advanced certificate in liberal
studies. (R10)
STARK, ROBERT—Professor emeritus, University of
Delaware. Lifelong student of United States history.
(G02)
STELZER, GLENN—B.S., University of Missouri, chemical
engineering. Retired Hercules, Inc., Himont Inc., 42
years, United States and foreign. Careers in marketing
and general management, WWII veteran, and aviator. (L07)
STEVENS, DIANA—B.A., political science/ international
relations, Swarthmore College. Conflict resolution trainer
for YMCA Resource Center of Delaware. Enjoys travel,
gardening, people, yoga, and hiking. (T01)
STIER, SALLY—B.S. and M.Ed., West Chester University;
graduate study, University of Delaware and at the University
of Paris (Sorbonne) Cours de Vacances. Thirty years'
teaching experience in French and English in Pennsylvania
and Delaware. A member of the Italian Honor Society,
University of Delaware. Five years of study in Italian
language and literature at University of Delaware. Private
weekly lessons with a native speaker. (O12, O22, O23,
O24)
STONE, EVE—Graduate of New York City's High School
of Music and Art; B.F.A., Pratt Institute. In partnership
with husband, owned and operated a Wilmington graphic
art studio for 35 years. Paintings exhibited in many
juried shows. Author of an article on oil painting published
in Artist Magazine. (B08)
STONE, MARVIN—Graduated from Art School of Pratt
Institute. Graphic designer in DuPont advertising department.
In partnership with wife, owned and operated graphic
art studio for 35 years working primarily for DuPont.
(B24)
STRAHAN, CHARLES—B.S., Dickinson College; M.D.,
University of Maryland. Retired from private practice.
Lifelong interest in drawing, painting, and print-making.
Studied with the late Ralph Scharrf and more recently
with Eo Omwake. Has also participated in numerous art
courses at Delaware Art Museum and other workshops.
(B09, B10)
STRAUB, ROBERT—B.S., chemical engineering, Polytechnic
Institute of Brooklyn. M.B.A., University of Delaware.
Retired from DuPont after 36 years and the U.S. Army
Reserves after 33 years. Trained in creative problem
solving. Interests include singing, computers, and fishing.
Member of Lions International. (D01)
SUTTON, CAROLINE—B.S., elementary education, Sweet
Briar College. Careers in elementary education and real
estate. Lifelong interest in art. (B16)
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TANNE,
MARY—B.A., chemistry, Mt. Holyoke College; M.S.,
organic chemistry, Yale University. Retired from DuPont
Co. and found a passion for painting. Have taken courses
at the Academy, Center for the Creative Arts, and workshops
locally. Exhibiting member of Delaware Foundation of
Visual Arts; has had one woman shows and exhibited in
juried shows in Delaware and Pennsylvania. (B03)
TATE, RANDY—B.S., mechanical engineering, University
of Delaware. Recently retired from Hercules, Inc., with
32 years of managerial roles in engineering, manufacturing,
safety and loss prevention, teaching, consulting, and
new ventures. Provided services internationally and
domestically. Passion for lifelong learning, travel,
computers, genealogy, and as an avid golfer, a student
of the "science" of golf. (L12)
THEMAL, BETTY ANN—A.S., Lasell College, Newton,
MA. Retired registered medical technologist. Many years
as a Girl Scout volunteer. Has studied and practiced
T'ai Chi since 1978 with several instructors; currently
with Sun T'ai Ji Quan School, Wilmington. Teaching T'ai
Chi at the Academy for 10 years. (E05, E06)
THOMSON, ROGER—A.A., accounting and business administration,
Goldey-Beacom School of Business; Delaware native and
has lived in all three counties. Retired major, administrative
officer, from Delaware State Police. Began the study
of T'ai Chi at the Academy before joining the Sun T'ai
Chi School for Instruction from Master Zhen Kang Sun.
Received a senior division gold medal in the 2006 International
T'ai Chi competitions in Xian, China. (E04, E06)
TRIMBLE, DAVID—B.S., mechanical engineering, University
of Delaware. Retired from Hercules, Inc. after 29 years
in research and development. (B20)
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ULERY,
DANA—B.A., Grinnell College; M.S. and Ph.D., computer
science, University of Delaware. Retired research manager
and consultant, U.S. Army Research Laboratory and DuPont.
Currently co-founder and deputy director of a research
center at Morgan State University. Lifelong participation
in choral groups and chamber ensembles as singer and
accompanist, with special interest in American music.
(C09)
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VAN
DIJK, OLGA—Born and raised in the Netherlands. Earned
her teaching degrees in Holland and taught in a variety
of settings. While living abroad, taught art and music
in different international schools. Lived in Italy,
Switzerland, Germany, Michigan, and Georgia. In spring
of 2004 founded the ongoing gallerysized art shows held
in Valdosta, Georgia. Her artwork is displayed in many
galleries and private collections locally, nationally,
and internationally. Enjoys being a full-time awardwinning
professional artist and art instructor, working in her
studio with oils, watercolors, acrylic, and mixed media.
(B01)
VASSALLO, DONALD—B.A., University of Connecticut;
M.S., Ph.D., chemistry, University of Illinois. Retired
from the DuPont Co. plastics research and development.
Hobbies are art, especially decorative bird carving,
computer multimedia, birding, golf, cooking, tennis,
and the Academy. (B17)
VON SCHRILTZ, DON—Ph.D., chemistry, Duke University.
Retired from the DuPont Co. A recorder player for 40
years. Founding member of Brandywine Chapter of the
American Recorder Society, the Orange Recorder Rollick,
and the Ohio Valley Recorder Ensemble. (C14, C15)
VONRHEIN, GISELE—Born and educated in France; degree
from Ecole Superieure de Commerce in Bordeaux, France.
Private tutoring in French. (O07, O13)
VONRHEIN, WOLF—Born and educated in Germany; has
lived in the United States since 1950. Retired as a
manufacturing engineer with DuPont Co. after 25 years.
(O16)
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WARNER,
RICHARD—B.S., mechanical engineering; B.S., business
administration, University of Colorado. Retired from
the DuPont Co., where most of his career was in international
marketing and business management. Past Academy Council
chair. (I03)
WEIHER, JAMES F.—B.A., Carleton College; Ph.D.,
physical chemistry, Iowa State University; Johannes
Gutenberg Universitaet, Germany. Retired researcher
and consultant, the DuPont Co. Interested in using new
technology and methods in adult foreign language instruction.
(O17, O18, O20)
WEINBERG, PHIL—B.S., chemical engineering, City
College of New York; M.S., chemical engineering, Northwestern
University. Employed entire engineering career with
the DuPont Company. Interested in computers, reading,
and sports. Very active in synagogue. (L02, L20)
WELLINGTON, PETER—B.A., Pennsylvania State University;
LL.B., Columbia University. Past Academy Council chair,
lecturer on legal and historical subjects. (T05)
WELLONS, RICHARD—Studied violin with Anton Kovar
and Mario Mantini; played in Arlington, MA Philharmonic
and Newark Symphony Orchestra for almost 30 years. Experienced
musician for amateur musical productions. Currently
playing with the Newark Symphony, West Chester, PA Gilbert
and Sullivan Club, and Academy Symphony. (C18)
WHEELER, MARCY—Attended classes at Moore College
of Art, Fleisher Art Memorial, Pennsylvania Academy
of Fine Arts, University of Delaware, Delaware Art Museum,
and Wallingford Community Arts Center. A lifelong interest
in the fine arts. (B19)
WHITELEY, DON—B.A., psychology, Lafayette College;
M.A., psychology, Temple University. Retired after 30
years as an industrial psychologist with ICI (now AstraZeneca);
secretary of labor under Gov. Pete DuPont; lifelong
interests in photography, back stage theatre, and world
travel. (M02, M03)
WILKS, TED—B.S., London University; Ph.D., University
of Manchester. Retired from DuPont after 33 years (12
in organic chemistry, 21 in information science). Program
annotator, Lancaster Symphony Orchestra (10 years).
Previous annotator, Delaware Symphony Orchestra (32
years). (C20, C22)
WILLIAMS, KAREN CLARK—B.A., Oberlin College; postgraduate
studies in art history at Oberlin College. American
National Red Cross recreation and social worker in military
hospitals in the United States and Japan. Executive
director of two Delaware agencies working with troubled
children and families. Experienced participant in both
"Yesterday for Tomorrow" and "Writers' Workshop" classes
at the Academy. (K02, K06)
WILLIAMS, MARYANNE—Retired for seven years after
a 45 year career as manager with Citigroup. Yoga practitioner
38 years. Current president of the Arden Yoga Group,
and has taught many yoga classes over the years. Now
an active volunteer, committee member, and traveler.
( I06)
WILSON, MARIAN—B.S., University of Kentucky; studied
at Kentucky Wesleyan, University of Buffalo, and the
University of Delaware; graduate of EFM (Education for
Ministry), School of Theology, University of the South.
Medical technologist for 15 years. Science teacher for
14 years, organist/choir director, singer in Delaware
Chorus, Bible study leader, gardener. (J01)
WUEBBELS, NANCY—B.S., secondary education mathematics,
Eastern Illinois University. Former high school teacher,
technical writer, programmer/analyst, and reference
librarian. Interests in music, golf, tennis, computers,
and bridge. (C19)
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YABROFF,
RONALD—B.S., chemical engineering, University of
Colorado; Ph.D., chemical engineering, Cornell University.
Retired from the DuPont Co. as a research fellow after
36 years in research and development, patents, marketing,
and manufacturing technical support. (L07, N06)
YOUNG, KAY—B.S., art education, Pennsylvania State
University. Studied at Centenary College and with Hobson
Pitman. Art supervisor and teacher in Pennsylvania public
schools and in home studio. Community volunteer with
YWCA; Red Cross; Giesinger Medical Center in Danville,
PA; and elsewhere. (B21)
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ZAHR,
ANAN—B.A., Near Eastern studies, University of California,
Berkeley; graduate studies in education at West Chester
University. Arabic teacher and translator for 20 years.
Currently an Arabic instructor at Villanova University.
Hobbies include cooking (former restaurant owner), reading,
and swimming. (O03)
ZIMMERMAN, JOSEPH—Ph.D., physical chemistry, Columbia
University. Worked in research and management at DuPont
Company for 35 years; made a Lavoisier Fellow in 1996.
Cellist for more than 70 years, playing in various orchestras
for much of that time as well as in chamber music groups.
Has given courses in music at the Academy for 20 years,
including two semesters of string quartet performances.
Currently also presenting an opera course. (C24, C25)
ZURKOW, LIBBY—B.A., economics, Wellesley College.
Has more than 35 years experience as licensed real estate
broker and presently is a licensed broker with a local
real estate agency. (S01)
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