1972 Classnotes
2024
John J. Kachmar, Jr. passed away on April 12, 2024,
Carl Rush Meixsell passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024.
Susan Michenfelder Lawless passed away on August 20, 2023.
2023
Virginia Stanglein is now happily retired, for the second time, from the federal government, and enjoying her 3 young grandchildren , who are shared by alumnus Grandad Terry Stanglein & wife Jean, and the 2 boys in Pa by alumna Mom Chrissie Mondschein Stanglein ( Dad Nate ) and alumnus Grandad Tom & Sharon Mondschein.
2022
Hello, fellow Alums. our 50th reunion weekend , attended by 31 of our class plus some significant others, was held along with Homecoming on October 28-29, 2022.It started with Friday’s Brunch & Learn , then campus tours, followed by 3 professor-led mini classes, ending with a jovial & tasty, if not a bit chilly, BBQ & House Party. Saturdays events included a Continental breakfast with Alumni annual meeting and address by President Bryon Grigsby, the Alumni parade, and tailgating at the 14-3 winning Moravian vs McDaniel College football game. Our class was inducted into the 50+ club at a lovely cocktail hour and dinner that evening in the Sally Breidegam Miskiewicz Science Center. See the photo of our attendees on the Moravian Alumni site. It’s seems a good time of fellowship and reconnecting was had by all.Since then there have been other opportunities for our classmates and all alumni to connect at the various Return and Learn events, Founders Week, the Shining Lights programs, Book Club and local sporting gatherings. Check it out online.We welcome any updates on your life that you wish to share for future publications. Contact the Alumni office by phone or email or online, or send me an email at virginiastanglein@me.com.
2021
Frank R. McCauley Jr. passed away on March 30, 2018.
Dennis Watcke and his wife of 47 years, Elisabeth are both retired and have been performing with a local ukulele group, the St Augustine Strummers, since 2015. They enjoy living in St Augustine, Florida where they have lived since 2007. Dennis retired from his position as financial services manager for the Dellaporta Group in Jacksonville, Florida at the end of 2012.
Virginia Stanglein is retiring from US GOVT, SSA this fall after almost 42 year career
Fred Porter would like people to know that he has two children and seven grandchildren.
John Kachmar Jr. is a former Lehigh County Administrator, and he is a candiate in the run for Bethlehem's mayor.
2020
Downey Brand's Dale Ginter, Esq. was recognized as a 2020 Northern California Super Lawyer for his legal work in the area of creditor/debtor rights law. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys from over 70 practice areas who stand out due to their proven talent in their respective practices of law. Super Lawyers compiles its list through a multiphase selection process, which includes peer recognition, evaluations, and independent research based on professional expertise.