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ABATH,
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. (C20)
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. (B17)
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. (B07)
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BELLEVILLE,
TERESA—M.A., law, University of Poland. Polish-born
and educated. Lived and studied French in France and
Belgium for 10 years. (O06, O07)
BERKOWITCH,
GINOU—B.S. and Ph.D., chemistry, University of Brussels.
Belgian born and educated. Taught French and occasionally
chemistry at Alexis I. du Pont High School for 29 years.
(G15)
BOCK,
RAYMOND—Art training began in fourth grade. Graduate
art major, High School of Music and Art, New York City.
Graduate, advertising design, Pratt Institute, NY. Twelve
years in advertising art with DuPont Co. For 25 years
owned a commercial design studio in Delaware. Twenty-five
years in local theater— backstage, set design, acting,
and director of 14 plays. (B11)
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. (L05, M03)
BOWEN,
CATHERINE 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. (K05, K06)
BOYD,
DOROTHY—B.S., music education, Lebanon Valley College.
Retired music teacher, currently active in the Newark
Symphony Orchestra. (C11, L17)
BOYD,
ROBERT—B.S., chemistry, Lebanon Valley College;
Ph.D., physical chemistry, Pennsylvania State University.
Retired research supervisor, the DuPont Co. (L17)
BRATTON,
BUDDY—B.S., business administration, University
of Delaware. Served in the Marine Corps as a musician
playing trombone and sousaphone. 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.
(C07)
BRAY,
JOHN—B.S., chemical engineering, Iowa State University;
M.B.A., Harvard Business School. Retired from the DuPont
Co. after 38 years in sales, marketing, and business
management. (L13)
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.
(P04)
BURG,
MARION—Ph.D., chemistry, Cornell University. Retired
research chemist, the DuPont Co. Long-time interest
in folk dancing. (C25)
BURGESS,
RICHARD—B.S., metallurgical and nuclear engineering,
N.C. 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. (O23)
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. (C15, C16, C17)
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.
(N05)
BUSCHE,
ROBERT M.—B.S., M.S., D.Sc. in chemical engineering
from Washington University, St. Louis. Researched coal
gasification at United States Bureau of Mines' Coal-to-Oil
Demonstration Plant and at DuPont's Belle Works. A 33-year
career followed in plastics, development and central
research departments. Retired to found Bio En-Gene-Er
Associates, Inc. Shares with Emma seven children and
24 grandchildren. Interests include dancing, photography,
bridge, and travel. (R05)
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. (I02)
BYRNE,
DON—Graduate of Pace University. Interests in Shakespeare,
philosophy, and classical music. (H07)
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CARBONI,
RUDY—B.A. and M.A., Columbia University; Ph.D.,
MIT. Retired from DuPont from a career primarily in
technical management. Longtime interest in music and
poetry, with publications in each. (H04)
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. (O26, O27, O29, O32)
CERASARI,
JOHN—B.A., English and philosophy, University of
Delaware; M.A. philosophy, University of Delaware. Graduate
work in English, University of Delaware. Retired teacher
and administrator. Adjunct professor of logic and philosophy
at Goldey Beacom College, English instructor at Delaware
Technical and Community College, instructional director
in DTCC's Corporate and Community Programs Division.
(H15)
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. (T05, U01)
CHESNUT,
JOAN—B.A., speech and drama, College of New Rochelle,
New York. Additional study at American Academy of Dramatic
Arts and American Theatre Wing. As a professional, worked
in summer stock, radio, film, etc. in New York and locally.
Member: Actors Equity, Screen Actors Guild, American
Federation of Television and Radio Artists. (C19)
CLARK,
HARRY—B.S., history, M.S., mathematics, University
of Delaware. Retired from Hercules, Inc. after 30 years.
Lifelong interest in music and science. (R01, R02)
COLLETTE,
JACK—B.S., University of Alberta; Ph.D., organic
chemistry, University of California (Berkeley). Retired
from DuPont after 39 years in polymer research and development.
Active in science education; served as executive director
of the nonprofit Delaware Foundation for Science and
Mathematics Education and as principal investigator
for Smithsonian Science program. Enjoys golf, tennis,
travel, and learning. (N05)
COSGROVE,
CLAIRE—B.A., Trinity University, Washington, DC;
M.S., Long Island University, Long Island, New York.
Participated in the National Writing Project in San
Diego and seminars at Bard College and Hofstra University.
Retired from teaching junior and senior high school.
Interests include reading, writing, theater, and doing
puzzles. (K02)
COSGROVE,
JAMES—B.A., philosophy, University of Dayton; M.A.,
English, Ohio State University; S.T.L., theology, University
of Fribourg, Switzerland; D.A., English, St. John's
University. Retired after teaching high school for 36
years. Lifelong interest in literature and theater.
Avid reader, especially in the areas of religion and
theology, history, and politics. Dedicated woodworker
and furniture-maker. (H02)
CUCCIA,
SANDRO—B.S., University of Delaware. Native-born
Italian and awardwinning commercial and fine-art photographer
with 21 years corporate IT experience at DuPont. Functioned
as Apple support coordinator and senior technical specialist
in personal computer security. Specialized in corporate
training for Macintosh, Windows, and Internet users.
Recently managed Internet sites for DuPont and 30+ years'
experience in computing and photography. Owns a commercial
digital photography and Macintosh consulting business
and provides training and consulting to amateur and
professional photographers. Certified by Adobe and Apple
Computer. Co-founder of the Macintosh Users of Delaware
and has led classes and workshops with local organizations.
(M03, M04, N02, N06)
CYTRON,
MARVIN—After completing his pharmacy education (St.
Louis, 1955) and practicing community pharmacy, he served
as a hospital pharmacist in the U. S. Air Force Alaskan
Air Command. In 1959 he joined DuPont Pharmaceutical's
sales and marketing divisions, retiring in 1992. Enjoys
grandparenting, golf, woodworking, U. S. and European
history. (J02)
CYTRON,
SUSAN—A student of the first class of the St. Louis
Hebrew Day School and a classmate of Marvin at the (Yeshiva)
Hebrew High School of their home city. Worked as a medical
supply administrator for the Air Force, and several
administrative positions for DuPont in their many moves.
Enjoys gourmet cooking, golf, and providing TLC to three
grandsons. (J02)
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DAMRON,
BERT—Ph.D., Florida State University. Professor
emeritus, Ohio University. Retired after 42 years of
teaching music in various public school and university
settings. Former supervisor of instrumental music for
the Montgomery County, Maryland public schools. Former
president, Maryland Music Educators Association. (C03,
C04)
DAVIS,
HAL—B.S., textiles, 31 years in the textile fibers
department of DuPont and six years with the Department
of Defense. Lifelong movie buff and interest in World
War II. (C31)
DAVIS,
ROBERT—Graduated from Wilmington High School, attended
the University of Delaware, and saw overseas service
during WWII and the Korean War. Retired in 1985 after
38 years as an engineer and economist at Bell Atlantic.
Served on Delaware's Economic and Financial Advisory
Council under three governors and is a past governor
of Rotary International. (G18)
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.
(H13)
DECARLI,
HAROLD—B.S., chemical engineering, Worcester Polytechnic
Institute. Retired from the DuPont Co. Many interests,
including ballroom dancing, movies, and Italian. (O18)
DELDUCA,
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. (P04)
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. (C28, I10)
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. (K08)
DESMOND,
THOMAS—B.S., Neumann College. A computer professional
since 1960 until retiring from Christiana Care after
36 years. Acting experience has been at the Academy.
Shenanigans experience finely honed as the father of
six and grandfather of ten. (C22)
DI
ANTONIO, ANGELO—B.S., Ed.D., C.P.A., Temple University.
Formerly practiced public accounting and taught business
subjects at university level. Interests include care
center visitation, Italian cinema, computer technology,
culinary arts, etymology, history, Internet, Italian
language, music, Pacioli, reading, travel, and lecturing
on various subjects. (C29)
DOMBCHIK,
STEVEN—B.S., University of Rochester; M.S. and Ph.D.,
organic chemistry, University of Illinois. After a 30-year
career, retired from the DuPont Co. in 1998 as a research
fellow involved in new business development, followed
by three years as a part-time consultant in intellectual
property sales. Past president/chair of three nonprofit
organizations. Other interests include family, tennis,
golf, music, theater, photography, and travel. 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. (C15,
C17)
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. (H05, H06)
DUFF,
ALLEN—B.B.A., finance, University of Miami. Retired
from corporate finance. Self-taught painter since childhood.
Member of the Delaware Foundation for the Visual Arts,
Rockland, DE, the Community Arts Center, Wallingford,
PA, and the Hobe Sound Fine Arts League, Hobe Sound,
FL. (B03)
DUFF,
RONI—B.S., nursing and computers, Neumann College.
Graduate of Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training Program, Kripalu
Center for Yoga and Health, Lenox, MA. Has taught yoga
at the Academy, St. Anthony's Senior Center, Tranquil
Spirit Health Center, and Traditions at Longwood Community
Center. (I09)
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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." (G03,
L02, L21, L22)
EID,
RAYMOND—B.S., agricultural sciences, University
of Alexandria, Egypt; M.S., plant pathology, University
of Delaware. A business career in Cairo, and then with
DuPont in the U.S., Europe, and Japan. Former Hon. Consul
of France in Delaware, Knight in the French Order of
Merit, and inductee to the UD Wall of Fame. (G02)
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. (S02)
ETTINGER,
SIGMUND—B.S., business administration, St. Joseph's
University, Pennsylvania. Retired retail business owner.
Interested in reading, athletics, music, theater, video,
movies, politics, and world affairs. (G08)
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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. (H12)
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, consultant
for DuPont and adjunct professor of chemistry at the
University of Pennsylvania. Dedicated Mac user at home
and work for more than 12 years. (N02)
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.
(H14)
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. (G04)
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. (H01)
FILIPKOWSKI,
JUDY—B.S., B.A., education, Temple University. Retired
Philadelphia teacher and a vegetarian for 30 years.
A certified wellness consultant for Wellness Plus Delaware,
a national organization that promotes health and wellness
education. Art quilter and docent at the Delaware Art
Museum and Rockwood Museum. (E01)
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)
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)
FREDERICK,
NANCY—A.B., biology and organic chemistry, Bryn
Mawr College. Volunteer teaching naturalist at Delaware
Nature Society for 33 years. Has taught courses at the
Academy since 1988. Birdwatcher, wildflower enthusiast,
photographer, woodworker, recorder player. (P03)
FYNSK,
ART—B.S. and M.S., civil and environmental engineering,
MIT. Retired from DuPont as principal consultant in
water technology after 39 years' service. Active many
years in the Coast Guard Auxiliary teaching sailing
and boating safety courses. Current interests include
traveling, golf, and music. (L12)
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GASS,
HENRY—B.S., M.A., music and music education, Teachers
College, Columbia University; LL.B., University of Pennsylvania
Law School. Retired attorney; former chief arranger,
the U.S.A.F. Band; associate conductor, Reading Symphony
Orchestra. (C27)
GAY,
FRANK—Ph.D., chemistry, University of California,
Berkeley. Retired research fellow, the DuPont Co. Interest
in anthropology and archaeology from childhood. (G09)
GETTY,
MARGARET—B.S., art education, Kutztown State University;
graduate studies at Penn State and Temple Universities.
Professional fiber artist creating commissioned wall
hangings and participating in juried craft shows. Member
of Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers, Pennsylvania Guild
of Craftsmen, and Artists Equity. (B10)
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. (D03)
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. (K04)
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 two decades. (I12)
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)
GOLDBERG,
JOEL—M.B.E., mechanical engineering, Cornell University;
M.M.E., mechanical engineering, Cornell University.
Retired in 1999 from Pfizer, Inc., after 20 years' project
managing the design and construction of manufacturing
plants worldwide. Hobbies include skiing, photography,
writing novels, study of the universe, and archaeology.
(R07, U03)
GOLDBERG,
MORTON—B.S., pharmacy; M.S., Ph.D., pharmacology,
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science. Retired
head of research and development at Zeneca/ICI. Currently,
adjunct professor of pharmacology at University of Pennsylvania.
(C31)
GONZALEZ,
DONNA—B.A., English, Michigan State University;
M.A., counseling psychology, Immaculata College. Retired
from Chester County Mental Health Department administration.
Experiences as a biofeedback therapist treating chronic
pain and phobias. Taught college level human development,
high school English, and yoga. (E03)
GONZALEZ,
J. R.—B.S., electrical engineering, University of
Delaware. Interests include puzzles, mathematics, languages,
and computers. (O28, O30, R06)
GOODMAN,
ALAN—B.S., chemistry, University of Delaware; Ph.D.,
chemistry, Stanford University. Retired from the DuPont
Co. after 28 years of experience in research, development,
manufacturing, consulting, and teaching. Became an executive
with International Specialty Products responsible for
all quality-related activities, retiring after 6 years.
Taught total quality management course at Keller Graduate
School of Management. Guide at the Brandywine River
Museum and volunteer at Hagley. (L08)
GOODMAN,
RUTH FISHER—B.S., elementary education, City University
of New York; M.A., reading specialist, University of
Delaware. Instructor at Goldey-Beacom College and Delaware
Technical and Community College. Founder of TABS (Toward
A Better Society); trains volunteers to work with individual
students in schools. Graduate of Yiddish Studies and
professional Yiddish translator. Author of award-winning
books. (G07, O33)
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. (C13)
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.
(T01)
GRABILL,
ERNEST—M.S., chemical engineering, Ohio State University.
Retired after 35 years with the DuPont Co. in research,
sales, and marketing management in United States, Europe,
and South America. Served on Academy Council and curriculum,
member relations, outreach, and audiovisual equipment
committees. (G01, G05)
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,
N04, 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. (L18)
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)
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HAAS,
MARILYN—B.S., music education, West Chester University;
Conservatory of University of Toronto. String instrument
specialist and coordinator for Delaware public schools
for 29 years. Former music director and pianist at Candlelight
Music Theatre. Former violist with Wilmington String
Ensemble and Chadds Ford Strings. Former director of
Brandywiners Chorale and Brandywiners Ltd. summer shows
at Longwood Gardens. (C02)
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.
Interests in genealogy, drawing, painting, and history
of World War II. (P01)
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. (H06)
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. (D01, N07)
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)
HAWKINS,
FORREST—B.A., West Virginia University; M.D., George
Washington University. Pediatrician for 30 years. Long-time
interest in popular folk music groups. (C26)
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. (L03, L04, M03)
HOEGGER,
HARDY—Ph.D., chemistry, University of Basel, Switzerland;
postdoctoral studies at the University of Colorado,
Boulder. Retired after 29 years as a DuPont Co. scientist.
Long-term interest in connections: body-mind, science-religion,
individual-society, arts-crafts. Taught yoga for 30
years. (E02)
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.
(P02)
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IMESCH,
HENRIETTA—Born and educated in Switzerland. Law
degree, University of Zurich. Worked as scientific assistant
in corporate law, pharmaceutical industries and in private
practice. Lifelong interest in languages and literature.
(O25)
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JACOBSON,
RUTH ELLEN—B.S., Temple University; M.S., Seton
Hall University. Marketing and sales manager, financial
planning business owner, film producer. Has used Mac
computers since 1980s. (N05)
JOHNSTON,
SHEILA—Educated and taught at a Quaker school in
England. Came to the U.S. in 1960. M.A., English literature,
Pennsylvania State University. Taught literature at
college level and served as director of international
education at Eckerd College for 23 years. Love of literature,
theatre, internationalism, and grandchildren. (G13)
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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.
(L11)
KAUFFMAN,
CYNTHIA—Moore College of the Arts; 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.
(B20, B21)
KENNEDY,
ALAN—Native of Yorkshire, England (James Herriot
country). B.Sc., Ph.D. in physical chemistry, University
of Manchester. More than 35 years in DuPont research,
both in fibers and central research. (L11)
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. (O13)
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. (O16)
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. (O16)
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LAINE,
MATT—M.E., Brooklyn Polytechnic. Retired from own
construction/contracting business. Mostly self-taught
in wood and stone carving. (B07)
LISI,
ROSANNE—B.A., B.S., M.S. Retired from Veterans Administration
after working as a nurse manager. Graduate of St. Luke's
Hospital, School of Nursing, N.Y., N.Y. Completed master's
degree and post master's certificate programs in gerontological
nursing at University of Delaware. (I07)
LUBITZ,
HERBERT—B.S., chemical engineering, The Cooper Union.
Studied business administration and economics at the
University of Richmond. Worked at Haveg Industries,
Berg Electronics, and DuPont in product development
and marketing, retiring from the latter. Interests include
the philosophy of science, religion, and economics.
(I06)
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MACKEAND,
CRAWFORD—B.Sc., electrical engineering, University
of Manchester, England. Retired from ICI Americas engineering
department. Worked in Europe, Asia, and South America.
Chairman of the Academy's equipment committee. Interests
include Delaware Nature Society, amateur radio, history,
and languages. (G14)
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. (D01)
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 Four Winds Quartet and the Academy
Concert Band. Hobbies include genealogy, birding, and
travel. (C03, C06, C30)
MAY,
RICHARD—B.A., with honors in English, Hamilton College;
L.L.B., Cornell University Law School. Practiced law
for forty years with a large Wilmington law firm. Taught
continuing legal education and real estate license courses.
(H08)
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. (C12)
MCCOMSEY,
HORACE—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. (L14,
L15, L16)
MCCORD,
DAWN—M.S., clinical psychology, Penn State University.
Studied art at University of Tennessee, Chattanooga,
and acquired teaching certificate in art. Studied photography
at Chattanooga State Community College and Cecil Community
College. Experience in art therapy. Attended many extracurricular
art courses at Hunter Museum of Art, Fleisher Art School
in Philadelphia, and Chattanooga Art Museum. Passionate
interest in music, with experience in bassoon, piano,
and flute. (B16)
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. (O10)
MILLER,
CHUCK—B.A., biology, University of Delaware. Retired
secondary school science teacher in earth science, biology,
chemistry, and physics. UD Cooperative Extension Master
Gardener and lifelong garden hobbyist. Gardening Potpourri
planning committee for six years. Garden guide at Goodstay,
Gibraltar, and Mt. Cuba. World traveler. (D01)
MILLER,
CYNTHIA—B.A., University of Delaware. Interests
include church; singing; playing recorder, guitar, dulcimer,
and hand bells; composing; learning Chinese; painting;
archaeology; paleontology; photography; and travel.
Strong interest in China. For 25 years owned Miller's
Fossils, a wholesale supplier for museum gift shops.
(B08)
MILLER,
ROBERT—B.A., economics, University of Delaware.
Retired director of wine sales for major wholesaler;
member of the Sommelier Society of America. Extensive
travel to the wine regions of the world. (D05)
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. (H09)
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. (L09, L10, L20)
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, and writing music and poetry. (C09)
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NAYAK,
DINESH—M.D., retired after 20 years in the field
of anesthesiology, of which the last 15 years were with
the Christiana Care Health System. (P05)
NEWLON,
JAY—B.S., business administration, Ohio State University.
Yoga teacher training, Kripalu (1985). Varied experience
in large and small business, federal and state government,
U.S. Navy, and political and community activities. (I07,
I08, I10)
NEWLON,
MARTHA—B.A., music education, Ohio State University.
Major instrument violin; current trumpet student. Involved
in various civic activities. Taught first yoga class
at the Academy in Spring 1980, but has more recently
been concentrating on instrumental music. (C03, C05)
NEWSOM,
LYN—B.S., chemistry education, Penn State; M.Ed.,
population and environment, University of Delaware.
High school science teacher, Delaware State Teacher
of the Year, President Junior League of Wilmington,
National Chair Science Olympiad, Academy Chair Special
Events Wednesdays. Interests include current events,
music, reading, and travel. (T01)
NOEL,
FRED—B.A., mathematics from City University of N.Y.;
M.A. in curriculum/ instruction from Delaware State
University. Retired teacher with over 30 years' teaching
experience in DE, NY, and MA. Member of many community
bands and has his own Latin Music Band (La Nueva Direccion)
for over 10 years. Past member of Local 802, International
Union of Musicians (NY) and is a present member of Local
21, a branch of the International Union of Musicians
in DE. (C28)
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.
(H10)
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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. (L14, L15,
L16)
O'NEILL,
DAN—University of Delaware; Fellowship M.F.A. New
Jersey University; B.F.A. Art Students league, NYC;
School of Visual Arts, NYC. (B06)
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 14 years
with various teachers, and also at workshops and summer
camps. (I07)
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. (O22)
OWEN,
JANE—M.S., physical chemistry, University of Bristol.
Born and educated in the UK. Retired IT manager, DuPont
and CSC. Enthusiasms include literature, language, religion,
choral music, gardens, and online learning communities.
(O01, O02)
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PARIKH,
ANIL—M.S., University of Massachusetts; M.B.A.,
University of Tennessee. Twenty-eight years with DuPont
and eight years with Crompton Corporation, global director
of Six Sigma. Hobbies and interests are trading and
investing in stocks and options, the study of neuro-associative
conditioning, and self-improvement technologies. (S04)
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. (C33)
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. (I03)
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. (L08)
PETERSON,
LARRY—Professor at the Department of Music, University
of Delaware since 1980. Former chair of the department.
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. (C32)
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. (L02, L21, L22)
PRO,
VINCENT—B.S., social studies, Temple University;
M.A., history, West Chester University; graduate studies,
University of Pennsylvania. A high school history teacher
for thirty years in the Brandywine School District,
with instructional emphasis in European history; social
studies department chair, Brandywine High School. (G10)
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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.
(O24, O30, O31)
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RAPHAEL,
BEN—B.S., chemistry, University of Delaware. Retired
communications contractor and army reservist. Graduate
of the Command and General Staff School and Industrial
College of the Armed Forces. Active in Delaware Senior
Olympics. Interests include classical music, history,
and the German language. (O12)
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. (H05)
REINE,
SAUL—B.S., biology, and M.S. equivalent, microbiology,
Long Island University. Retired in 2000 after 38 years
in education as a biology teacher/high school assistant
principal in NYC public schools. Director of science,
Plainview-Old Bethpage County School District, Long
Island, N.Y. Developed and taught science research classes
for talented, gifted, and interested high school students.
Since 1983 involved in integrating computers into science
education. A self-taught computer nerd who loves teaching
science, digital photography, tinkering with cars and
houses, and roaming Civil War battlefields. (L18, L19)
ROEWE,
GEORGE—B.S., education, Wilson Teachers College.
Graduate of U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Studied cello
and conducting at Catholic University. Multi-instrument
teaching at Villanova and plays woodwinds. Past director
of various community and senior center bands. (C10)
ROMANELLI,
FRANK—Retired from Bell Atlantic-NJ after 30 years
working as an outside plant facility engineer, programmer,
and systems analyst. Worked at Bell Laboratories providing
technical field support for computer systems. President
of community's civic organization and an active volunteer
in several other civic groups. (L07)
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. (I11,
J03, U02)
RUSTEN,
ALLAN—B.A., Temple University; M.A., Central Michigan
University, public administration. Has been active in
Delaware civic affairs since 1952 when he was news director
of radio station WDEL. Served as associate executive
director of the Greater Wilmington Development Council
(GWDC), as chief administrative officer of the City
of Wilmington, and for 30 years was a management consultant
to city and county governments throughout the United
States. (T02)
RYAN,
SUSAN—B.S., music education, Bucknell University;
Master of Instruction, University of Delaware. Retired
reading specialist, Christina School District, Wilmington,
Delaware. Currently performing flute with Wilmington
Community Orchestra, Arden Gilbert and Sullivan Orchestra,
Strings Plus One, and various chamber music groups.
Also studying viola at Wilmington Music School. (C06,
C30)
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SCHERMER,
WENDY—B.A., Temple University; J.D., Temple University
School of Law. Moved to Delaware in summer of 2005 and
began taking classes at the Academy in spring 2007.
Works as a consultant in human resource issues. Has
written haiku and other poetry for many years. (K07)
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 Brandywiners Chorale and Academy Chorus.
Percussionist with First State Symphonic Band, Academy
Band and Jazz Band, and studying percussion with Tim
Laushey. (C01)
SCHMUDE,
KEITH—After retiring in 1991 from careers in teaching,
research, and marketing, he is indulging his interests
in ancient Greek culture, philosophy, and horticulture.
(I01)
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. Currently
with law firm of Bifferato and Gentilotti, specializing
in alternative dispute resolution. (G17, T02)
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 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. (R03)
SHELLENBERGER,
WILLIAM—B.A., Williams College; M.D., Temple University
School of Medicine. Twenty-five years in family practice
in Wilmington, and 15 years with DuPont Medical. Enjoys
travel, golf, museums, and music. (P04)
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. (A02)
SLAVIN,
JULES—B.S., mechanical engineering, CCNY. Retired
after 35 years as an engineer with the DuPont Co. (R04)
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 the person of Jesus,
the Jew. Questions by students prompted follow-up studies
on spirituality, Gnosticism, the Axial Age, and Q. (G12,
J01, J06)
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.
(C18)
SMITH,
NANCY—B.A., art education, Spalding College, Louisville,
KY. For many years, taught art and special education
at Brandywine High School and art at the Academy. (B09)
SMUCKER,
LELAND—B.S., Kent State; Ph.D., University of Delaware.
Taught chemistry for 34 years at Lincoln University
and now retired. Plays in Newark Community Band, Chesapeake
Brass Band, Academy Band, Oompah Band, and Tuba Quartet.
(C07)
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,
H11)
SPAULDER,
PETER—B.A. statistics, Columbia College; M.S. Graduate
School of Business, Columbia University; 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.
(L07, L08)
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.
(O03, O04)
STAMPONE,
RALPH—B.A., Lafayette College; M.A., Columbia University.
Spanish teacher in schools before entering life insurance
industry. Positions held with American International
Group (A.I.G.) required travel, work, and residence
in Spain and Latin America. Currently volunteers as
translator for Central America Medical Outreach; makes
yearly visits to Honduras. (O24)
STELZER,
GLENN—B.S., University of Missouri, chemical engineering.
Retired Hercules, Inc., Himont Inc., 42 years, United
States and foreign. Careers in marketing, general management.
WWII pilot. (L06)
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. (O08, O19, O20,
O21)
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. (B14)
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. (B22)
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. (B12, B13)
STROBER,
ELLEN—B.A., art, Smith College; M.D., S.U.N.Y. Downstate
Medical Center. Retired from practice of interventional
radiology in Philadelphia and Wilmington. Studied art
at Pratt, Barnes, Bezalel, and Main Line Center of the
Arts. (D04)
SULLIVAN,
MICHELE—Ph.D., psychology, St. Louis University.
A Quaker, has served in many ways for the Society of
Friends. Trained in the Quaker-based School of the Spirit
to be a spiritual nurturer. Enjoys gardening, cooking,
animal welfare, and good friends. (G13)
SUTTON,
CAROLINE—B.S., elementary education, Sweet Briar
College. Careers in elementary education and real estate.
Lifelong interest in art. (B15)
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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. Has taken courses
at the Academy, Creative Center for 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. (B04, B05)
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 Tai Ji Quan School, Wilmington. Teaching T'ai Chi
at the Academy for 10 years. (E04, E05)
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, E05)
TRUITT,
DORRY—B.A., Dickinson College. Postgraduate work
in art history, ancient Rome, and early Renaissance;
extensive travel in Italy to ancient sites. (G06)
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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.
(C08)
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VAN
DIJK, OLGA—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 gallery-sized
art shows held in Valdosta, Georgia. Currently enjoying
being an artist, working with oils, watercolors, acrylic,
and collage/painting. (B01, B02)
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. (C13, C14)
VONRHEIN,
GISELE—Born and educated in France; degree from
Ecole Superieure de Commerce in Bordeaux, France. Private
tutoring in French. (O05, O09)
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. (O11)
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WARD,
GEORGE—B.S., chemistry, University of Illinois;
Ph.D., analytical chemistry, Northwestern University.
During 35 years with Hercules, Inc., served as manager
of advanced materials research and director of corporate
research. After retiring from Hercules, chemistry and
polymer science instructor at Delaware Technical Community
College for six years. (G16)
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. (I04, I05)
WEIHER,
JAMES F.—B.A., Carleton College; Ph.D., physical
chemistry, Iowa State University; Johannes Gutenburg
Universitaet, Germany. Retired researcher and consultant,
the DuPont Co. Interested in using new technology and
methods in adult foreign language instruction. (O14,
O15, O17)
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. (L01)
WELLINGTON,
PETER—B.A., Pennsylvania State University; LL.B.,
Columbia University. Past Academy Council chair, lecturer
on legal and historical subjects. (G11)
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. (B18)
WHITELEY,
DON—B.A., psychology, Lafayette College; M.A., psychology,
Temple University. Employed 30 years as industrial psychologist
with Atlas Chemical/ICI. Served for years in Governor
DuPont's cabinet as Secretary of Labor. Twenty-five
years' experience in computers combined with a lifelong
interest in photography led to current interest in digital
photography. (M01,M02)
WIER,
BETTY—B.A. Penn State University; M.Ed., Ph.D. science
education, curriculum and instruction, University of
Delaware. Taught elementary/middle school science methods
in University of Delaware School of Education. Currently,
volunteers with project to support young adults who
age-out of foster care at 18 years of age. Likes to
sing, travel, and enjoy nature. (T01)
WILDERMAN,
ELEANOR—B.S., medical technology, University of
Delaware. Delaware native; recently retired business
owner/CEO for contracting company doing work throughout
Delaware and neighboring states. (L13)
WILKS,
ELAINE—B.A., M.S.S.W. Eighteen years as a psychiatric
social worker; eighteen years as a Montessori elementary
teacher. On retirement started painting with instructors
at the Academy and the Delaware Art Museum. (A01)
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 (8 years). Previous
annotator, Delaware Symphony Orchestra (32 years). (C21,
C23)
WILLIAMS,
DEBBIE—Medical lab technician for 30 years and EMT
instructor for 10 years. Interested in the outdoors,
birding, art, travel, and expanding horizons through
studies at the Academy. (U02)
WILLIAMS,
DICK—A.B., Williams College; M.A., Ph.D., University
of Pennsylvania. Began as a college history teacher;
most of career spent working with historical societies
and libraries. Took early retirement from Hagley Museum
and Library in 1987. Has been writing memoirs and haiku
at the Academy since 1994. (K07)
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 class and Writers' Workshop at
the Academy. (K03, K08)
WILSON,
MARIAN—B.S., University of Kentucky; studied at
Kentucky Wesleyan, University of Buffalo, and the University
of Delaware; graduate of EFM (Education for the Ministry),
School of Theology, University of the South. Medical
technologist for 15 years. Science teacher for 14 years,
organist/choir director, singer in Wilmington Opera
Society chorus, Bible study leader, gardener, and member
of Studio Group. (J05)
WORTON,
JOHN—B.S., naval architecture and marine engineering,
MIT; M.B.A., Harvard Business School. Retired after
40 years in engineering and management with American
and Canadian shipyards. He and his wife have successfully
researched their ancestral roots in the USA, the UK,
Hungary, and Romania. (D02)
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.
(C18)
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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. (L06)
YEATMAN,
JACK—B.A., political science, Penn State University;
M.Ed., Cn.Ed, Penn State University; J.D., Dickinson
Law School. Three years teaching and counseling in two
international schools in Italy. Ongoing study of Italian
and Spanish. Co-taught at Academy of Lifelong Learning
"Dietrich Bonhoeffer: A Faith Journey," 1999-2000. Retired
administrator, health and social services, State of
Delaware. (O20, O21)
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. (B19)
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ZIMMERMAN,
JOSEPH—Retired scientist from the DuPont Co. Cellist
specializing in classical music for more than 70 years;
active participant in chamber music for much of that
time. Former member of the Delaware (Wilmington) Symphony;
former principal cellist of the Kennett Symphony; Delaware
Chamber Orchestra; and the DuPont Chamber Orchestra.
(C24)
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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