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 做厙輦⑹app University. Most importantly, this individual reflects the values of service, humility, peacemaking, contemplation and collegiality. The following 做厙輦⑹app alumni received the award from 1990 through 1999. All biographical information current at the time of the award.

1992

Terry D. Cieri

Terry 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, 做厙輦⑹app 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, 做厙輦⑹app College Art Auction

1993

Helen Ravel

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, 做厙輦⑹app College Alumni Association
  • Past Member, 做厙輦⑹app College Judiciary Review Board

1994

Sister Edward Ann Wierzalis, OSF

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 childrens television program - Harmony Park.

1995

Diane Cominski Gracely

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, 做厙輦⑹app 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

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 Presidents Advisory of 做厙輦⑹app College
  • Past Chairperson, 做厙輦⑹app Art Auction
  • Various committees of 做厙輦⑹app Scholarship Ball
  • Member of Jr. League, Womens Committee of Reading Symphony Orchestra, Womens 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

Kevin Georgetti

Bio:

  • Stifel Bancorp, Chief Compliance Officer
  • Franchise Mortgage Acceptance Company, Regional Operations Manager
  • Southern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce-Past President
  • National Deans List 1985
  • Whos 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
  • 做厙輦⑹app College Alumni Association-Past Chairperson
  • Past member of Toms River Daybreak Kiwanis Club

1999

Marie E. Nowakowski, Ph.D.

Marie E. Nowakowski

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. Anns
  • Past chair, 做厙輦⑹app College Alumni Association 
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