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The Ellen Frei Gruber Award is presented to an individual who has given outstanding service to his/her alma mater and exemplified continued commitment and support of the mission of ������ϲʿ�����. Most importantly, this individual reflects the values of service, humility, peacemaking, contemplation and collegiality. The following ������ϲʿ����� alumni received the award from 1990 through 1999. All biographical information current at the time of the award.

1992

Terry D. Cieri

Degree:

• B.A. Accounting and Business Administration/Management '88

Bio:

• Carpenter Technology Corporation, Cost Analyst Accountant
• Distinguished Alumnus, Alumni Gallery, Goldey Beacon College
• Spirit of Achievement Award, Junior Achievement
• Chevalier and Cross of Honor Awards, DeMolay
• Chairman, ������ϲʿ����� College Alumni Executive Board
• Past President, Friends of the Greenhouse Association
• Recognition Award, Big Brother/Big Sister of Berks County
• Consistory Member, St. Andrews Church UCC
• Chairman, Finance and Operations Committee, ������ϲʿ����� College Art Auction

1993

Helen Ravel

Degrees:

• B.A. Elementary Education, Honors '73
• Masters Equivalency, State of Pennsylvania Department of Education
• Graduate Studies: Millersville University, Penn State University, Marymount University, Carlo College

Bio:

• Conrad Weiser School District, Second Grade Teacher
• Committee Member, Curriculum development in the areas of: math, science, reading, spelling, writing
• Past Volunteer, Boy Scouts of America
• Past Swimming Instructor, Red Cross
• Past Instructor, NEED Program, Environmental Awareness for Conrad Weiser Schools
• Volunteer, ������ϲʿ����� College Alumni Association
• Past Member, ������ϲʿ����� College Judiciary Review Board

1994

Sister Edward Ann Wierzalis, OSF

Degrees:

• B.A. Education '71
• M.A. Secondary/Elementary Administration – Villanova University
• Post Graduate Work – Theology – Villanova University
• Doctoral Work – Communications – Syracuse University

Bio:

• 1963-1970 - Teacher in Diocesan elementary and junior high schools
• 1970-1973 - Principal of Diocesan elementary school
• 1973-1983 - Assistant Director of Religious Education, Diocese of Scranton, Pa.
• 1983-1989 - Director of Religious Education, Diocese of Scranton
• 1989-1991 - Director of Retirement for Bernardine Sisters
• January 1992 - enrolled in Doctoral Program at Syracuse University
• CINDAY Award - 1988 – For the “Wooden Angel” of the Harmony Park Series
• N.C.E.A Presidential Award - 1989 - For excellence in Catholic Education
• Chairperson, Pa. Conference of Diocesan Directors of Religious Education
• Member, Bishop Task Force for implementation of the Economic Pastoral
• Member, Bishop Advisory Board for persons with disabilities
• Member, Scranton Diocesan RENEW Board
• Publish, Diocesan Curricular Guidelines for elementary catechesis. Study Guides for children’s television program - Harmony Park.

1995

Diane Cominski Gracely

Degrees:

• B.S. Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology '71
• M.Ed. Biology, Bloomsburg State University 1978

Bio:

• Lebanon V.A. Medical Center, Lebanon, Pa.
• Registered Microbiologist in Clinical and Public Health Microbiology RM (AAM)
• Member:
  • National Registry of Microbiologist of American Academy of Microbiology
  • Eastern Branch of the American Society of Microbiology
  • Central Pennsylvania Microbiology Association
  • Quality Management Lebanon V.A. Medical Center (Dept. of Pathology and Laboratory
  • Medicine)
  • Educational Goals Assessment Process Action Team (LVAMC)
• Vice-Chair, ������ϲʿ����� College Alumni Association
• Citizens Advisory Council (Cornwall-Lebanon School District)
• Parents of Cornwall Learning Enrichment
• Chairperson, National Laboratory Week (Lebanon V.A. Medical Center)

1996

Marie B. Heck

Degree:

• B.A. Business Management and Administration '88

Bio:

• Merrill Lynch, Senior Financial Consultant
• Enrolled CFP designation
• Member Estate Planning Council of Berks County
• VP President’s Advisory of ������ϲʿ����� College
• Past Chairperson, ������ϲʿ����� Art Auction
• Various committees of ������ϲʿ����� Scholarship Ball
• Member of Jr. League, Women’s Committee of Reading Symphony Orchestra, Women’s Tulip of Conference Marketing Committee, Kutztown University B&I
• Campaign and Decision Makers, St. Ignatius Loyola/St, Vincent DePaul Society, and Jr. Achievement

1998

Kevin Georgetti

Bio:

• Stifel Bancorp, Chief Compliance Officer
• Franchise Mortgage Acceptance Company, Regional Operations Manager
• Southern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce-Past President
• National Dean’s List 1985
• Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
• Knights of Columbus-4th degree Past Faithful Navigator
• Knights of Columbus-3rd degree Past Officer
• American Diabetes Association-Volunteer for yearly walkathon and bikeathon
• ������ϲʿ����� College Alumni Association-Past Chairperson
• Past member of Toms River Daybreak Kiwanis Club

1999

Marie E. Nowakowski, Ph.D.

Bio:

• Retired from position of Director of Counseling Services at Hagerstown Community College
• Licensed psychologist (Maryland)
• Member of statewide committee on the Future of Maryland Community Colleges
• Hagerstown Community College Campus Service Award
• Maryland State Senate Citation for Service to Maryland citizens
• Mentor, Washington County Public Schools and Hagerstown Community College Athletic Department
• Prison Ministry at Hagerstown State Prison Complex
• Consultant, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Washington County
• Parish Council, adult education, RCIA, eucharistic minister, sacristan, cantor at St. Ann’s
• Past chair, ������ϲʿ����� College Alumni Association