Dedication to Northampton Community College , passion for advancing its goal of educating thousands of students, and warm collegiality characterized an exuberant Staff Appreciation Dinner at the College’s Spartan Center on May 18.

Following rollicking entertainment by faculty and staff members of the “Spartan Sisters,” and an uproarious game of “Family Feud,” played between the “Dysfunctional Family” and the “Jinglheimer Scmidt Family teams,” awards were presented for outstanding professional performance and years of service.

President Dr. Arthur L. Scott lauded the Lady Spartan Women’s Softball Team for two consecutive undefeated seasons and the longest collegiate winning streak in the country, at any level, winning a standing ovation for the team’s coach, Sam Carrodo.

Dr. Scott thanked NCC’s faculty and staff for making the institution a “college on the move…the result of the good work each and everyone does each day.”

A special award, the Trustees’ Distinguished Service Award, was presented to David A. Reed, a trustee at NCC for thirty-one years and one of the longest serving trustees at any of Pennsylvania’s fourteen community colleges. The award has been given only a handful of times in NCC’s history.

Reed, a resident of Easton, joined NCC’s Board of Trustees in June 1975 as a representative from the Easton Area School District. He was trustee board chairman from 1989 through 2004.

“His wisdom as a colleague and his quiet leadership as chair have seen this College implement so many programs to meet the needs of our community,” said Karl Stackhouse, who served on the Board with Green for twenty years.

During Reed’s tenure, NCC’s Monroe Campus was established and expanded twice. Land recently purchased by the College will add another campus to Monroe County. Reed also helped found NCC facilities in Bartonsville, in Pike and Wayne Counties, in Bethlehem’s Lehigh Valley Industrial Park, and in 54 locations, culminating with the newest site on the Southside of Bethlehem.

The late Thomas Marakovits, professor of criminal justice, was honored with the prestigious Christiansen Award for Excellence in Teaching. Marakovits’ widow, Ruth, accepted the award, and other members of his family were also among the 400+ guests in attendance.

Marakovits was the coordinator of NCC’s criminal justice program. Marakovits came to NCC with a distinguished background in law enforcement. Prior to joining NCC’s faculty, he served for twenty-five years in the Pennsylvania State Police. He was named “State Policeman of the Year” in 1984. He also won awards for excellence in teaching at Alvernia College and for outstanding achievement at LCCC, where he earned an associate degree before going on to complete a bachelor’s degree from Kutztown University and a master’s degree at Temple University.

Marakovits died on October 26, 2005. A tree was planted in his memory by his students on May 2, 2006.

Debra Doll of Saylorsburg received the Professional Staff Excellence Award. Doll was praised for her high level of enthusiasm and excellence and for being an asset to NCC second to none.

Mary Lou Colis of Nazareth received the Support Staff Excellence Award. Her smile was described as contagious and her command of a myriad of scheduling details unwavering and meticulous.

Traci Anfuso-Young of hometown received the Excellence in Teaching by an Adjunct Faculty Award. Anfuso-Young, an alumna of NCC, was praised for her remarkable devotion to students, high energy and dedication to helping her students succeed.

Joseph Mamanna, of Easton received the Excellence in Non-Credit Instruction Award. Mamanna, described as a “super teacher,” was lauded for “knowing how to teach and making learning fun.” He instills his passion for Spanish into his students.

35 years:

Dennis C. Ebersole, Professor, Math/Computer/Information Service

Craig C. Kilpatrick, Professor, Psychology

Earl R. Page, Professor, History/Sociology

Pamela P. Tabery, Professor, Biology

James E. Winch, Professor, Biology

30 Years

David A. Reed, Trustee

Arthur L. Scott, President

Richard D. Trexler, Professor, Funeral Service Education

Jennifer Trumbauer, Adjunct, Center for Adult Learning

Micheline A. Unger, Records Assistant

Donna Watson, Adjunct, Athletics

25 Years

Christine A. Boes, Professor, Reading

Kenneth W. Graves, Associate Professor, Counseling

Charles S. Barhight, Professor, Business/Accounting

Charles M. Achenbach, Professor, Biology

20 Years

Robert R. Fehnel, Trustee

Karl A. Stackhouse, Chair, Board of Trustees

Thomas J. Frangicetto, Professor, Psychology

Mary Ann Belchunes, Secretary

Patrice M. Boulous, Assistant Director, Admissions/International Students

Mark W. Orse, Secretary

Maria Frey, Bursar

Robert R. Davis, Adjunct, Technologies

Teresa Marks, Director of Operations

Rita J. Straub, Administrative Assistant

15 Years

Bruce M. Browne, Trustee

Charles M. Hannig, Trustee

Donna Acerra, Assistant Professor, Speech Communication

Rebecca Dean, Associate Professor, Communications/Theatre

Jane R. Matsinger, Adjunct, English, Distance Learning

John P. Michael, Adjunct, History, Distance Learning

Patricia Shea, Science Lab Technician

Joseph E. Homay, Maintenance II

Diane Gerhab, Cashier/Clerk/Notary

John G. Todora, Technical Assistant, Engineering Technician

Richard E. Weaver, Adjunct, Technologies

Julius J. Wenner, Adjunct, Technologies

Christine V. Wetzel-Ulrich, Assistant Professor, Mathematics

Deborah Gschrey, Adjunct, Dental Hygiene

Charles E. Rinehimer, Associate Professor, Biology/Veterinary Technology

Linda Shearman, Adjunct, Nursing

Tonya Turtzo, Assistant Professor, Dental Hygiene

Susan Boehret, Adjunct, Adult Literacy

Barbara A. Kitner, Adjunct, Center for Business and Industry

Patti Ann Lizut, Adjunct, Adult Literacy

Gail M. Mrowinski, Associate Dean, Community Education

Franklin S. Reinhard, Adjunct, Community Education

Samuel A. Schaadt, Adjunct, Center for Business and Industry

10 Years

Thomas J. Doluisio, Trustee

Frank C. Allen, Adjunct, Humanities and Social Sciences

Mary F. Katzer, Adjunct, Humanities and Social Sciences

Rita J. Martin, Adjunct, Humanities and Social Sciences

James Matula, Adjunct, Humanities and Social Sciences

Debra Wetcher-Hendricks, Adjunct, Sociology, Distance Learning

Olga Conneen, Director of Library Services

Kenton R. Sem, Library Computer Technician

Jennifer L. Bell, Student Activities Administrator (Monroe Campus)

Debra A. Doll, Controller

William Proehl, Adjunct, Business and Technology

Marcus Statham, Adjunct, Business and Technology

Heidi Butler, Director of Public Information

Allan B. Bach, Adjunct, Community Education

Walene Baunach, Adjunct, Adult Literacy

Joseph Cresko, Electrotechnology Application Center Process Engineer

John P. Hershey, Adjunct, Center for Business and Industry

Susan Kay Holland, Adjunct, Community Education

Harold Lynn Keck, Adjunct, Community Education

Holly Maxwell, Secretary

Frank Pappalardo, Adjunct, Center for Business and Industry

Ronald Young, Adjunct, Center for Business and Industry

Joseph Scocozza, Systems Technician

Promotions

To Professor:

Sandra Del Cueto – Spanish

Anita Dickson – Business Administration

To Associate Professor:

Donna Acerra – Speech Communications

Robert Hays – Journalism

Christine Wetzel-Ulrich – Mathematics

Judith Williams – Nursing

To Assistant Professor:

Elba Carides – Counseling

Erin Reilly – Sociology

Cyd Skinner – Psychology

To Professional Assistant Level II:

Faye Freer – Early Childhood Education

Susan Manela – BEST (Business Essential Software Technology) Lab

Advanced Degrees:

Kenneth Burak – Ph.D., Philosophy, DePaul University

Fabiola Espinal, M.S., Nursing, DeSales University

Faye Freer – B.S., Early Childhood Education, East Stroudsburg University

Deborah Gschrey, Bachelor of Science in Health Arts, University of St. Francis

Kara Howe, M.Ed., Student Affairs in Higher Education, Kutztown University

Kathy Kapcsos, M.Ed., Educational Leadership, Lehigh University

Karen Layton, M.Ed., Instructional Technology, East Stroudsburg University

Shelly Mule’, B.A., Business Management, DeSales University

Catherine Rienzo, M.S., Training and Development, University of St. Francis

Kathy Siegried, M.S., Organization and Management, Capella University

Lealan Zaccone – Master of Distance Education, University of Maryland University College

Standard Appointments:

Donna Acerra

Ross Bandics

Elba Carides

Faye Freer

Robert Hays

Alex Rolon

Christine Wetzel-Ulrich

Judith Williams

Retirees:

Carol Antos

Fran Bedics

David Gross

Rita Straub

Dorothy Vander Maas