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Lynn Abraham (2002) Lynne Abraham is the chief law enforcement officer of Philadelphia serving as the city’s District Attorney. She is responsible for the prosecution of over 70,000 criminal cases annually, and oversees a staff of 300 assistant district attorneys. Before serving as Philadelphia District Attorney, Mrs. Abraham was judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia. David Adamany (2005) David Adamany is the eighth President of Temple University in Philadelphia. Prior to his present position, he was the interim Chief Executive of the Detroit, Michigan public school system, and the former President of Wayne State University. Along with his responsibilities as President, Mr. Adamany is a Professor of Law and Political Science at Temple, and teaches a course on the U.S. Supreme Court." Judge Arlin
Adams (2000) Dr. James Adovasio (1999) Mayor Roy Afflerbach (2003) Roy Afflerbach is mayor of the city of Allentown, PA. He was also a member of the Pennsylvania State House and Senate, where he chaired several committees and became the Senate Majority Caucus Secretary. Mr. Afflerbach has received numerous honors and awards for his service to his community. Ramona Africa (2000) Dr. Domingo Alvear (2006) Dr. Domingo Alvear is the founder of the World Surgical Foundation (WSF). WSF provides volunteer healthcare to people in developing or impoverished countries where modern healthcare is not available or is too costly. The foundation also provides medical equipment, supplies, and medical training for hospitals around the world. Dr. Alvear is a pediatric surgeon, and has participated in several missions in his native country, the Philippines, as well as Honduras and Thailand. Greg Anderson (2005) Greg Anderson is the founder and CEO of the Cancer Recovery Foundation of America. Mr. Anderson was diagnosed with lung cancer in 1984, and given 30 days to live. In 1985 he started his non-profit foundation that provides survival kits, workshops, seminars and emergency funding to families affected by cancer. The Cancer Recovery Foundation has also established affiliates in Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany. Mario Andretti (1999) Richard Angino (2002) Richard Angino is the President of Angino & Rovner Law Firm and the Owner of Felicita Resort. Mr. Angino acquired the firm he worked for in 1978 upon his boss’ retirement. Angino & Rovner now boasts a team of 18 lawyers and 30 support staff. In the early 70’s Richard and his wife Alice began to buy land in the Blue Mountains north of Harrisburg. The Anginos spent their weekends for the next several years digging, planning and planting. Today, Felicita totals 650 acres, includes and 18-hole championship golf course, 21 themed gardens, a spa and a restaurant. Frederick Anton (2007) Frederick Anton is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association (PMA). The PMA was founded in 1909 as a statewide business organization that represented the interests of manufacturers in Pennsylvania’s public policy process. Mr. Anton has been at the helm of the organization since 1970. Rep. David
Argall (2002) Representative David Argall (R) serves the 124th district as the representative of parts of Berks and Schuylkill counties. Since being elected in 1984 he has bee re-elected eight times. He is the Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, responsible for the state budget. He currently lives in Rush Township with his wife and two children. Sen. Gibson Armstrong (2007) Sen. Gibson Armstrong is the Majority Appropriations Chair of the PA Senate. Sen. Armstrong has represented the 13th Senatorial District, which includes portions of Lancaster and York Counties, since 1985. Prior to joining the PA Senate, Mr. Armstrong served in the PA House of Representatives for eight years, as Captain in the United States Marine Corps, and as an investment advisor. Robb Armstrong (1998) Bob Asher (2000) Pavel Astakhov (2002) Pavel Astakhov defended the first US citizen tried for espionage since 1960. The case brought worldwide attention to the attorney, and his defendant, Pennsylvanian Edmund Pope. Astakhov also represented a TV network in Russia that had been raided by government officials after the network had been critical of the Kremlin. Born in Moscow, Astakhov came to the University of Pittsburgh to continue his education in law. Tony Auth (1999) Tony Auth (2004) Tony Auth is the editorial cartoonist for the Philadelphia Inquirer. He has been with the paper since 1971 and serves on its editorial board. Mr. Auth is also the illustrator of several children’s books, including his most recent work “My Curious Uncle Dudley.” As a cartoonist, he has won several awards including the Thomas Nast Prize and a Pulitzer Prize award.
Edna
Baehre (2007) Edna Baehre has served as President of Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) since 1997. Dr. Baehre is responsible for assuring appropriate funding and support for the multi-campus college, which serves an eight-county region. HACC serves over 18,000 undergraduate students, and an additional 35,000 students enrolled in noncredit workforce training programs. John Baer (1999) Jennifer Baker
& Sohelia Nikpour (1999) Yolanda Barco (1998) Mayor Lou Barletta (2004) Lou Barletta is the mayor of Hazleton, PA. He has served in his current position since 2000. Prior to being elected mayor, he was a member of the Hazleton City Council. He also founded a pavement marking business named the Interstate Road Marking Corporation. Mayor Barletta is listed as one of Pennsylvania’s Best Mayors by PoliticsPA.com. John Barley (1998) Bruce Baumgartner (2001) Bruce Baumgartner is a four-time Olympic medallist. He is the winner of two gold, one silver and one bronze medal. In addition to his Olympic successes, he was crowned the World Wrestling Champion on three occasions. Mr. Baumgartner is currently the Director of Athletics at Edinboro University. Chuck Bednarik (2003) Chuck Bednarick played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1948 through 1962. He was the last of the two-way players, playing both offense and defense. Mr. Bednarick is the recipient of the Maxwell Award, was an NFL All-Pro in 1949, 1956 and 1960 and inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1967. He is also a World War II veteran. He flew over 30 missions over Germany as a gunner. He and his wife Emma currently reside in Coopersburg, PA. Anne Beiler (2001) Anne Beiler is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Auntie Anne’s Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels. Mrs. Beiler developed her soft pretzel recipe after the wrong pretzel ingredients were delivered to her farmer’s market stand. Eventually the demand for her new pretzels overwhelmed the demand for any of her other food items. In 1989 Auntie Anne’s began franchising and today there are over 670 Auntie Anne’s nationwide, with locations in eight countries. Sen. Clarence
Bell (B: 1926 - D: 2002) (1996) Amanda Bennett (2003) Amanda Bennett is the Editor and Executive Vice President of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Prior to arriving in Philadelphia she was the editor for the Lexington Herald Leader in Lexington, Kentucky. She has worked in Canada, Detroit, New York and Beijing China. She is married and currently resides in Philadelphia. Anthony Bevilacqua (1998) Cordelia Biddle (2001) Cordelia Biddle, along with her husband Steve Zettler, form the writing team known as “Nero Blanc.” Ms. Biddle hails from Philadelphia and is descended from the same Biddle clan that helped settle the city. The writing team met in New York’s Greenwich Village, and currently resides in Philadelphia, PA. Randy Bish (1997) Rep. Louise
Williams Bishop (2000) Norma Bixler (2002) Norma Bixler is the co-founder of Cornerstone TeleVision. After receiving “a calling,” instructing her, and her husband Russell Bixler, to build a Christian television station, Cornerstone TeleVision was born. After many years of hardship, and financial struggles, Cornerstone is aired in all 50 states and many countries around the world. Jerry Blavat (2003) Jerry Blavat, also known as the Geator with the Heater, has been playing the oldies as a radio DJ since 1959. At the age of 14, he debuted on the original American Bandstand as a dancer when Bob Horn was the host. In 1996, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Mr. Blavat purchased Geator Gold Radio in 1992 and has been spinning the tunes on the World Wide Web ever since. John Robinson
Block (2003) John Robinson Block is the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the “Pittsburgh Post-Gazette” and “The Blade” of Toledo, Ohio. Journalism runs in Mr. Block’s family; they’ve owned the Post-Gazette since 1927. He also worked as a correspondent in Europe and for the Associated Press, both in the US and abroad. When not working at the paper, he can be found collecting rare books, cooking, or helping many charities in the Pittsburgh area. He currently resides in Pittsburgh with his wife, Susan. John Bogle (2002) John Bogle is founder of the Vanguard Group, Inc., and President of Bogle Financial Markets Research Center. He created Vanguard in 1974, and served as Chairman through 1997, and Senior Chairman through 1999. The recipient of various awards, Mr. Bogle was named one of the “Financial Leaders of the 20th Century” in 1997 by Financial Services and “Fund Leader of the Year” in 1996 by Fund Action magazine. He resides in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania with his wife Eve. They are the parents of six children and grandparents of twelve. Joe Bonsall (2004) Joe Bonsall is a native of Philadelphia and a member of the Grammy Award-winning country music group The Oak Ridge Boys. Mr. Bonsall is also an author of several books including one titled, "G.I. Joe and Lillie" which is a tribute to his parents. The title of the book later became a song recorded by The Oak Ridge Boys. His first taste of the stage came after he was entered in a talent contest at the age of four. Congressman
Robert Borski (2000) Albert Boscov (1997) Jerry Bowyer (1999) John Brenner (2006) John Brenner has been Mayor of the city of York since November 6, 2001. At the age of 33, Mr. Brenner was elected as the youngest mayor in York’s history. Prior to this current position, he was City Controller for two years, and worked as a staff assistant for PA Lieutenant Governor Mark Singel. David Bromberg (2003) David Bromberg is a folk and bluegrass musician. His music includes elements of country, jazz and classical. Mr. Bromberg plays guitar, violin and banjo and has performed on over 100 albums, recording with the likes of Bob Dylan, Chubby Checker, The Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, Ringo Starr and Ricky Skaggs. Mr. Bromberg currently owns David Bromberg Fine Violins, which trades rare instruments and produces bows and violins. Joan Myers
Brown (2000) Anthony Buba (2002) Anthony Buba is a documentary and feature filmmaker. His most recent work, Struggles in Steel: A Story of African-American Steelworkers was featured at the Sundance Film Festival and received the Alfred I. Dupont-Columbia University Award for excellence in broadcast journalism. His hometown of Braddock, PA has inspired the majority of his films, including Lighting Over Braddock and the series “The Braddock Chronicles.” Ryan Buell (2007) Mark Bussler (2007) Johnny Butler (1997) Mark Butler (2006) Mark Butler is President and CEO of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet. The first Ollie’s store opened in Mechanicsburg, PA in 1982. The four founding partners, Mort Bernstein, Harry Coverman, Oliver Rosenberg and Mark Butler started the company which specializes in close-out, surplus, and salvage retail merchandise. The chain currently operates more than 40 stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware and Ohio.
John
Callahan (2004) John Callahan is the mayor of Bethlehem, PA. Prior to being elected mayor, he ran for a seat on the Bethlehem City Council and was the youngest member ever elected. He served on City Council from 1998 to 2004. Currently, he is a board member of the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation and the Lehigh Valley Industrial Park. Mayor Callahan and his wife reside in Bethlehem, PA with their three children. Johnny Callison (2001) Johnny Callison was an outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1960 to 1969. In addition to playing for the Phillies, Mr. Callison played for the White Sox, Cubs and Yankees. He was a member of the All-Star team in 1962, 1964 and 1965. Angelo Cammarata (2005) Angelo Cammarata is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the “World’s Oldest Bartender.” He started his career on April 7, 1933 when prohibition was repealed. Mr. Cammarata served beer at his family’s grocery store on the stroke of midnight. Today his is still tending bar in an establishment - Cammarata’s Café, owned by his sons. Bob Campbell (1999) Chief Justice Ralph Cappy (2005) Ralph Cappy is currently the Chief Justice of the PA Supreme Court. Justice Cappy has been a member of the PA Supreme Court since 1990 and was appointed to his current position in January 2003. Some of his goals for the court include consolidating court functions into a new judicial center in Harrisburg, and improving security at court houses for the judges, lawyers and the public. Captain Noah (2000) Bob Casey,
Jr. (1999) Gov. Robert
Casey (2000) John Chaney (2001) Henry "Buddy"
Cianfrani (B: - D:) (2000) Hank Cisco (2002) Hank Cisco is a former boxer and Norristown detective. Mr. Cisco was a member of the police department for 24 years and headed the Juvenile Division in the Norristown Police Department. After his retirement from boxing, Mr. Cisco began training boxers and eventually began refereeing. He officiated in several countries, and refereed a Joe Frasier fight. Loretta Clairborne (2000) Mary Clark (2001) Mary Clark is a registered nurse who founded the company Derma Sciences. Mrs. Clark invented an ointment that was successful in combating a number of skin and burn problems. She obtained her nursing degree from Scranton State Hospital School of Nursing, and later became Lackawanna Counties’ first Physician Assistant. Herb Clarke (2004) Herb Clarke was the weatherman for WCAU-TV in Philadelphia from 1958-1998. His 40 year stint at WCAU, gives him the distinction of having worked the longest at the same station in any major city in the country. After Mr. Clarke retired from WCAU, the World War II and Korean war vet continued to broadcast by parlaying a hobby into a daily “Garden Report” on KYW Newsradio. Barbara Cloud (2002) Barbara Cloud started her career as a model on 7th Avenue in New York City following her graduation at Westminster College. She then returned home to Uniontown, PA to write for the local paper, The Evening Standard. After five years she became the assignment reporter, and eventually fashion editor and theater column writher for The Pittsburgh Press. Her writing has earned her awards such as the “best column” award from the PA Newspaper Publishers Association. Rep. Lita Cohen (1999) Rep. Mark Cohen (1999) Rep. Nicholas
A. Colafella (2002) Representative Nicholas Colafella (D) represents Beaver County. He has been a member of the PA House of Representatives for 22 years, and is the Minority Chairman of the Education Committee. Prior to serving in the House, he was an administrator at the Community College of Beaver County. Representative Colafella and his wife currently reside in Aliquippa, PA. Rep. Jeff Coleman (2001) Representative Jeff Coleman (R) represents Armstrong and Indiana Counties. He is a member of the Agriculture and Rural Affair, Game and Fishery, and the Children and Youth Committees. He is in the midst of his first term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Representative Coleman currently resides in Apollo, PA. Myron Cope (1998) Tom Corbett (1998) Pedro Cortés (2006) Pedro Cortés is the Secretary of the Commonwealth. The Secretary is responsible for administering the Department of State, which oversees Pennsylvania’s electoral process, maintaining corporate filings, providing licenses to the health and real estate professionals, and maintaining registration and financial information for charities that solicit in Pennsylvania. Secretary Cortés is the first confirmed Latino Cabinet member in Pennsylvania history. He currently resides in Harrisburg with his wife Lissette. George Curry (1997)
LeGree
Daniels (B:1920 - D:2005) (1998) William Davis (1999) Darryl Dawkins (2005) Darryl Dawkins (a.k.a. “Chocolate Thunder”) is a former professional basketball player who played for the Philadelphia 76ers. He was one of the first players to go straight from high school to the NBA. He is known for his backboard-breaking dunks (which he would name) and his colorful personality. Mr. Dawkins had a 14-year career in the NBA and also played with the New Jersey Nets, the Harlem Globetrotters, the Detroit Pistons and the Utah Jazz. Currently he is the coach of the United States Basketball League’s Pennsylvania ValleyDawgs in Allentown, PA. President Judge
Joseph Del Sole (2001) The Honorable President Judge Joseph Del Sole is the President Judge of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania. He was appointed to the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas in 1978. In 1983, Judge Del Sole was elected to the Superior Court. Jon Delano (2002) Jon Delano is a political analyst for KDKA in Pittsburgh. In addition to his work in broadcasting, he writes a weekly column for the Pittsburgh Business Times and contributes articles to the Pittsburgh Magazine. He has received recognition for his writing, including town Golden Quill awards and a Robert L. Vann award. Mr. Delano is also an adjunct professor of politics at Carnegie Mellon University and a partner and managing director of the law firm of Meyer Darragh Buckler Bebenek & Eck. He lives in Mt. Lebanon with his wife and two children. Rep. Bill DeWeese (1997) Rep. Bill DeWeese (2002) Representative William DeWeese (D) is the Pennsylvania House Minority Leader. He has represented Greene and Parts of Fayette and Washington counties in the House of Representatives since 1976. He was elected to Speaker of the House in 1993, and served in that position for one-term. Representative DeWeese immerses himself in the study of one topic each year. He may read over a dozen books on a topic, meet with experts and watch movies on the subject, and even travel to other countries to further his studies. Rep. Bill DeWeese (2007) Rep. Bill DeWeese is the PA House Majority Floor Leader. He has represented Greene and parts of Fayette and Washington Counties in the House of Representatives since 1976. He was elected as Speaker of the House in 1993, and served in that position for one-term. Each year Representative DeWeese immerses himself in the study of one specific topic. He may read over a dozen books on that topic, meet with experts, watch movies on the subject, and even travel to other countries to further his studies. Mayor Chris
Doherty (2004) Chris Doherty is the mayor of Scranton, PA. Prior to being elected mayor, he was a member of the Scranton City Council. He is also a partner in the James A. Doherty Company, an international distributor of religious articles such as medals, pins, posters and statues. The company was founded by his father. Bob Dorough (2002) Bob Dorough is an acclaimed jazz composer and pianist whose music career spans more than fifty years. The Arkansas-born musician has worked with legends such as Miles Davis and shared the stage with giants like Louis Armstrong. He is probably most recognized for his compositions on ABC-TV’s SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK, which entertained children on Saturday mornings from 1973-1985. Mr. Dorough currently resides in Northampton County. Congressman
Mike Doyle (2001) Congressman Mike Doyle (D) represents Allegheny County and is a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. He is the founder of the newly formed Autism Caucus; better know as the Coalition for Autism Research and Education. Congressman Doyle is married with four children and resides in Swissvale, PA. David Dye (2005) David Dye is a nationally syndicated radio host of the “World Café.” He is a longtime Philadelphia radio personality and has worked on several stations in the Philadelphia market. In 1991, David was asked to research the viability of a new public radio program format. From that research, “World Café” was developed. The program focuses on an eclectic blend of music that includes blues, rock, world, folk and alternative country. The program also features live performances and interviews with musical guests, as well as authors, critics, historians, playwrights, and television and movie personalities. “World Café” can be heard on more than 185 public radio stations across the United States.
John
Eisenhower (2002) Congressman
Phil English (2002) Congressman Phil English (R) represents the 21st District (Butler, Crawford, Erie and Mercer Counties). Congressman English was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1994, and serves as a member of the House Ways and Means Committee. He currently resides in Erie, PA with his wife Chris. Christoph Eschenbach (2004) Christoph Eschenbach is currently the Music Director for the Philadelphia Orchestra. He is the seventh person to hold this position since the orchestra was founded in 1900. Mr. Eschenbach was born in Breslau, Germany, and moved to Hamburg in 1950. Since that time he has worked with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestre de Paris and the Cleveland, Philadelphia, Boston and New York orchestras. Kevin Eubanks (2004) Kevin Eubanks is a jazz guitarist and the music director for “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” He assumed the position after the show’s original music director, Branford Marsalis, departed in 1995. Mr. Eubanks grew up in Philadelphia and began studying the violin at the age of 7. He later went on to learn piano, guitar, and trumpet. He has recorded 12 albums to date. You can listen to some of his music or purchase his albums at www.kevineubanks.com. Col. Paul Evanko (1998) Rep. Dwight
Evans (1997) Rep. Dwight
Evans (2005) Rep. Dwight Evans is the Minority Chair of the PA House Appropriations committee. He was elected in 1980 and represents Philadelphia County. Prior to serving in the PA House, he taught in the Philadelphia Public Schools system and was a job developer for the Philadelphia Urban League. He is a lifelong resident of Philadelphia. Rep. Dwight Evans (2007)
Congressman
Chaka Fattah (2001) Congressman Chaka Fattah (D) represents Delaware and Philadelphia Counties. He is a member of the Appropriations Committee. Prior to serving as a congressman, he served for 12 years as a member of the PA Legislature. In 1994, Time Magazine identified him as one of the nation’s 50 promising leaders. Congressman Fattah is married with three children and still resides in Philadelphia. Derek Fell (2007) Christopher Fersugon (2007) Christopher Ferguson is a NASA Astronaut. Mr. Ferguson was born in Philadelphia and graduated from the city’s Archbishop Ryan High School. He was commissioned in the Navy, attended the Navy Fighter Weapon School (TOPGUN), and was eventually selected by NASA to train at the Johnson Space Center. He served as pilot on the Space Transport Shuttle Atlantis mission (STS-115) which restarted assembly of the International Space Station. Captain Ferguson has logged over 12 days in outer-space. "Salty" Ferguson (2000) Dr. Wanda Filer (2002) Dr. Wanda Filer served from December of 1996 to February of 1998 as Pennsylvania’s first Physician General. She is the founder of the Strategic Health Institute and the President Elect of the Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians. She is also the Medical Consultant for WGAL-TV 8. Dr. Filer is currently working on a syndicated health news project called Health Files with Dr. Wanda Filer. She has a part-time practice with the York Foundation Medical Group. Carmen Finestra (2003) Carmen Finestra is best known for being the supervising producer of “The Cosby Show” situation comedy for over 5 seasons during the 1980’s. While on the show, he acted in several episodes. After the ending of “The Cosby Show”, he co-created/executive produced “Home Improvement” during the 1990’s. On top of that he was a writer for such shows as “The Love Boat”. He also delved into movie producing. Some of his movie collaborations include: “What Women Want” with Helen Hunt and Mel Gibson and “Where the Heart Is” with Natalie Portman and Ashley Judd. He resides in Lemoyne, PA. Mike Fisher (1998) Mike Fisher (2002) Mike Fisher was elected the state’s top law enforcement officer, Attorney General, in 1996. He is currently running as the Republican Candidate for Governor in the General Election. Before being elected Attorney General, Mr. Fisher served in the PA House of Representatives from 1974 to 1980. He was then elected to the PA Senate in 1980. Mr. Fisher is married to Carol, Fisher, an adjunct at a Pennsylvania university. Kate Ford-Elliott (2006) Kate Ford Elliott is President Judge of the PA Superior Court. She has been a Judge on the court which handles appeals involving personal injuries, divorce, custody and support, wills and estates, and criminal matters, since 1989. Judge Elliott is a member of the American, Pennsylvania, and Allegheny County Bar Associations. She and her husband Frederick reside in the city of Pittsburgh. Major General
Hugh Foster (2003) Major General Hugh Foster was a “Code Talker” instructor during World War II. He was responsible for developing a code based on the native language of the Comanche Indians for the Army. He also served as the Assistant Chief of Staff for Communications during Vietnam from 1970-1971. Major General Foster currently resides in Furlong, PA with his wife. Larry Frankel (1997) "Smokin" Joe Frazier &
Marvis Frazier (2007) “Smokin’ “ Joe Frazier was Heavyweight Champion of the World from 1968 to 1973. Born in South Carolina, Mr. Frazier was raised in Philadelphia. Prior to beginning his professional boxing career, Mr. Frazier was an Olympic Gold Medalist in 1964. He began boxing professionally in August 1965, but is most recognized for his trilogy of fights with his chief former boxing rival, Muhammad Ali. With a career record of 32 wins, 4 losses, 1 draw with 27 wins by knock-out, Mr. Frazier is widely regarded as one of the best heavyweight boxers of all time. Sen.Vincent
Fumo (1998) Sen.Vincent
Fumo (2004) Sen. Vince Fumo has served in the PA Senate since 1978. He was the Majority Appropriations Chairman from 1993 to1994 and the Minority Appropriations Chair from 1985 to1992 and 1995 to present. In addition to his work in the PA Senate, Senator Fumo is also a lawyer, licensed electrical contractor, airplane pilot, boat captain and real estate investor. He currently resides in Philadelphia. The Furniture
Guys (2001) Ed Feldman and Joe L’Erario are both denizens of Philadelphia, PA. As host of nationally televised how-to shows, they are better known as The Furniture Guys. The pair met in 1979 while working at a construction site in Philadelphia. That pairing has led them to develop their own production company, a syndicated radio call-in show and a book detailing the art of furniture refinishing and repair.
Dale
Gallon (1997) Kenny Gamble (2003) Kenny Gamble is known as one of the fathers of the Sound of Philadelphia. Mr. Gamble was co-writer and co-producer of songs such as “Wake Up Everybody,” “Love Train,” “Family Reunion” and the “Sound of Philadelphia,” which was the theme for the television show Soul Train. Mr. Gamble’s primary interest now lies in economic development. He has used his re-development firm Universal Companies to purchase and revitalize his hometown of Philadelphia. Ron Gamble (2003) Ron Gamble is the Oakdale Borough Council President. Mr. Gamble was a member of the PA House of Representatives from 1977-1996. During that time, he was the chair of the Local Government Committee and also a member of the Travel and Transportation Committees. He currently resides in Oakdale, PA with his wife Brenda. George Gardner (1998) Congressman
George Gekas (2000) Bill George (1997) Rep. Camille
"Bud" George (1999) Margaret Hewitt
George (2004) Lou Giovanni (2004) Chef Lou Giovanni is the host of “The Chef Lou Show.” His specialty is Italian cuisine and pasta is his favorite dish to prepare. Chef Giovanni has owned and operated numerous restaurants and authored two books. In conjunction with his cooking show, he is the executive chef at Lehigh University for the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. He prepared lunch and dinner for the fraternity members there during the week. Chef Giovanni and his wife Joan reside in Bethlehem, PA. Donald Goldstein (2001) Donald Goldstein is a college professor and the “world’s foremost authority on Pearl Harbor.” Professor Goldstein has written over 50 articles and authored or co-authored 20 books on the subject. His most famous book “At Dawn We Slept: The Untold Story of Pearl Harbor” was first runner-up for the Pulitzer Prize in 1982. Wilson Goode (2000) Victoria Goodhart (2004) Victoria Goodhart is a mural artist who specializes in decorative paintings for either home or office. Her artistry can be seen in private collections around the world. Her creations include the Antique Automobile Club of America Museum in Hershey, PA. She also belongs to the Art Association of Harrisburg. Bill Goodling (2000) Alex Grass (1998) Dallas Green (2001) Dallas Green was the manager for the 1980 World Championship Philadelphia Phillies. He was a pitcher with the Phillies from 1960-64 and 1967, playing professionally for a total of 13 years. Mr. Green is married with four children and resides in West Grove, PA. Sen. Stewart
Greenleaf (1999) Congressman
Jim Greenwood (2001) Representative James Greenwood (R) represents Bucks County and a portion of Montgomery County. He has been a member of the U.S. House of Representatives since 1993. Prior to that he served as a member of the PA Senate for Seven years. Recently he was appointed as a Chairman of the House Oversight and Investigation Subcommittee. Representative Greenwood also serves as a member of the House Commerce Committee and the House Education and the Workforce Committee. Dick Groat (2001) Dick Groat was a shortstop for the 1960 World Champion Pittsburgh Pirates, along side Roberto Clemente, Bill Mazeroski and Harvey Haddix. In addition to playing for the Pirates, during his 14-year career, Mr. Groat played for the Cardinals and the Giants. He was a member of the National League All-Star team in 1959, 1960, 1962 and 1963. George Grode (2002) George Grode is the Executive Vice-President of Corporate Affairs and Government Business for Highmark, Inc. He also served in Gov. Dick Thornburgh’s administration as the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency from 1979 – 1983. Mr. Grode was instrumental in the development of the “McGruff the Crime Dog” campaign. He currently resides in Camp Hill with his wife Brigid. Lani Guinier (1998) Amy Gutmann (2005)
Barbara
Hafer (1996) Marvin Hamlisch (2005) Marvin Hamlisch is known for his work as a composer, conductor and pianist. In his current position, he is the Principal Pops Conductor with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra as well as with the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington D.C. He is the composer of more than 40 motion picture scores including his Oscar-winning score and song for “The Way We Were,” which was recorded by Barbra Streisand. Mr. Hamlisch is also the recipient of several other awards including an additional Oscar for Scott Joplin’s music for “The Sting,” four Grammys, four Emmys, one Tony, three Golden Globes and a Pulitzer Prize for “A Chorus Line.” Joe Hand (2000) Walt Harris (2001) Sen. Melissa
Hart (1997) Congresswoman
Melissa Hart (2000) Congresswoman
Melissa Hart (2001) Scott Hartwig (2007) Derek Hathaway (2005) Derek Hathaway is the Chair, President and CEO of Harsco Corporation. Mr. Hathaway joined Harsco in 1984. By 1991, he was named President and CEO and was elected to the Board of Directors. Under his direction, the industrial services company has become a multi-billion international company, with over 18,000 employees. Samuel Hayes (1997) Jim Herr (1997) Eugene Hickok (1997) Dale High (1999) Bill Hillgrove (2001) Bill Hillgrove began his lengthy radio career while still in college in 1959. He graduated from Duquesne University with a degree in radio and television journalism. Currently, he serves as the “Voice of the Pittsburgh Panthers”, a position he has held for 27 years. He is the Chairman of the Bill Hillgrove Charity Golf Tourney, which fosters his love of the game. Mr. Hillgrove also does radio commentary for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Congressman
Joe Hoeffel (2001) Representative Joseph Hoeffel (D) represents part of Montgomery County. He is a member of the House International Relations, Budget and the Science Committees. Prior to serving as a congressman he served seven years as a county commissioner. He is married with two children and still resides in Montgomery County. Congressman
Tim Holden (2001) Irv Homer (1998) Cheri Honkala (1997) Martin Horn (1997) Morgan Hughes (2003) Morgan Hughes is an amusement park pioneer. During the 1950’s Morgan Hughes, Inc. (later Hot Rods Inc.) was responsible for importing many of the amusement park rides from European manufacturers and distributing them to American amusement parks. He is credited as the man who brought the first giant Ferris Wheel to the United States. Mr. Hughes now runs Williams Grove Amusement Park and Speedway in Mechanicsburg, PA.
Ivan
Itkin (1997)
Sen.
Harold James (1997) Bruce Johnson (1998) Charlie "Tremendous"
Jones (2003) Charlie “Tremendous” Jones is an author and motivational speaker whose speeches have been heard by thousands of audiences in several countries including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. He has been featured on several television shows and films, and has written books having to do with his personal philosophy on life’s challenges. Mr. Jones is the President of Executive Books in Mechanicsburg, PA where he and his wife Gloria currently reside. Clifford Jones (1999) Clifford Jones (2005) Clifford Jones served six Pennsylvania Governors in cabinet positions as the Secretary of Commerce, Labor and Industry, and Environmental Resources. While heading DER (Department of Environmental Resources), his agency led the response to the Three Mile Island nuclear incident in 1979. Currently, Mr. Jones serves on several boards, and teaches at Messiah College and Penn State Harrisburg. Judge John Jones (2007) John Jones joined the federal court in the Middle District of Pennsylvania in 2002. Before taking the bench, Judge Jones was chair of the PA Liquor Control Board. He became nationally known in 2005 for his ruling in the Dover Area School District case which banned the teaching of intelligent design in public schools. Shirley Jones (2002) Shirley Jones is an Oscar Award-winning actress, perhaps best known for her role as Shirley Partridge in “The Partridge Family” from 1970 to 1974. Ms. Jones started singing at the age of six, and began her career in the Broadway production of “South Pacific.” She went on to Hollywood to appear in films such as “Oklahoma!” “Carousel” and “The Music Man.” Ms. Jones’ most recent guest appearances include “The Drew Carey Show,” “Sabrina, the Teenage Witch,” and “That 70’s Show.” She is married to comedian Marty Ingles and tours the U.S. performing songs from her musicals. Sen. Robert
Jubelirer (1997) Sen. Robert
Jubelirer (2006) Senator Robert Jubelirer is the longest-serving PA Senate President Pro Tempore in state history. Senator Jubelirer was elected to the state Senate in 1974 to represent Bedford, Blair, Fulton, and Huntingdon counties, and part of Mifflin County. As third ranking constitutional officer in the state, Senator Jubelirer became Lieutenant Governor for two years when Governor Tom Ridge left Pennsylvania to become Homeland Security Director in Washington, DC in 2001.
Major General Nicholas Kafkalas (Retired) (2003) Major General Nicholas Kafkalas began his military career in 1939, when he enlisted as a private in the 28th Infantry Division. During World War II he was promoted to Sergeant and shortly thereafter to Second Lieutenant. He also served as a regimental and division staff officer in the Korean War. His 41-year military career also included a two-year term as Pennsylvania’s Adjunct General. Harry Kalas (1998) Dan Kamin (2003) Dan Kamin is a professional mime that has performed worldwide for theaters, colleges and symphony orchestras. He has worked with Hollywood actors Johnny Depp and Robert Downey, Jr. He created the physical comedy sequences for their respective movie roles in “Benny and Joon” and “Chaplin.” Mr. Kamin also scored an on-screen role as the wooden Indian in the horror film “Creepshow 2.” Mr. Kamin resides in his hometown of Pittsburgh. Larry Kane (1998) Yvette Kane (1998) Congressman
Paul Kanjorski (2000) Sam Katz (2001) Sam Katz is the Chief Executive Officer of Greater Philadelphia First. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the National Museum of American Jewish History. Mr. Katz has sought public office three times, including Mayor of Philadelphia (in 1991 and 1999) and a gubernatorial run in 1994. He has four children, and he and his wife Connie reside in Philadelphia, PA. Andrew Kistler (2001) Andrew Kistler is the Past National Commander of the Disabled American Veterans. He played professional baseball with the Albany Cardinals until he was drafted into the Korean War. While serving, Mr. Kistler tripped a land mine resulting in he legs being amputated below the knee. He was named the Pennsylvania Disabled Veteran of the Year in 1993. Janet Klein (2001) Janet Klein is the Chairman of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. As such, some of her responsibilities include: care of public records and objects of historic interest, museums and historic preservation of public interest for the Commonwealth. Ernie Kline (1999) Lew Kline (2000) Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll (2004) Walt Koken (2005) Walt Koken is an Old Time Musician. He has played the banjo and fiddle in a variety of groups including “The Busted Toe Mudthumpers,” “Fat City,” “The Highwoods Stringband,” and the “Orpheus Supertones.” In the late 70’s, he retired from the old-time music business and worked as a carpenter. In the early 1990’s, he began playing banjo again, released several CD’s, and formed Mudthumper Music. The company is dedicated to the preservation of non-electrified, fiddle-banjo oriented music. Zell Kravinsky (2003) Zell Kravinsky is a philanthropist that donated a healthy kidney to a stranger in July 2003. He has also given away $15 million dollars – almost his entire fortune. He was a professor of Renaissance literature at the University of Pennsylvania and a real estate investor with his own company, Zell Kravinsky Properties. He resides in Philadelphia with his wife and four children. Jimmy Krenn (2002) Jimmy Krenn is the star of the hit radio show “Jim, Randy and the DVE Morning Show” in Pittsburgh. Mr. Krenn was born in Pittsburgh and graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He traveled around the county as a comedian and performed with big names such as Jerry Seinfeld and Drew Carey. Mr. Krenn is well known for his impressions of local and national celebrities. His Morning Show has been at the top of the ratings for fourteen years.
Pat
Langiotti (1997) Rep. John Lawless (1997) Gov. George
Leader (1996) Gov. Leader
Inauguration, 1955 (1998) Gov. George
Leader (1998) Jerry Lee (2005) Jerry Lee is an FM radio pioneer. Currently
he is the president and partner of WBEB 101 FM in Philadelphia.
When Mr. Lee was hired by WBEB-FM in 1963, he told management
they could fire him if he didn’t make them the number-one
radio station in town in one year. Mayor Thomas
Leighton (2004) Thomas Leighton is the mayor of the city of Wilkes-Barre, PA. He has served in his current position since January 2004. Prior to being elected mayor, he was a member of the Wilkes-Barre City Council. He was also the President and Owner of C.A. Leighton Company, a real estate and insurance appraisal business located in Wilkes-Barre. He is married with three children. Craig Lewis (2002) H. Craig Lewis is the Vice President of Corporate Affairs for Norfolk Southern Corporation. Prior to this position, he served Bucks County as a member of the Pennsylvania Senate from 1974 to 1994. While in the Pennsylvania Senate, he acted as both the Chairman of the Judiciary Committee and Chairman of the Ethics Committee. In addition to his history as a state Senator, Mr. Lewis has written numerous works, including America’s Blind Ambition, published in 1987. Brett Lieberman (2004) Brett Lieberman is a reporter for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. He was an imbedded reporter stationed in Iraq with the 2nd Battalion in the 25th Marine Regiment. Mr. Lieberman lived with and wrote about nearly 900 Marines, including approximately 180 from Harrisburg-based Echo Company while they were stationed abroad. Sen. Joseph
Loeper (1997) Thacher Longstreth (1998) John Lukacs (2002) John Lukacs is a World War II historian and author. He originally hails from Hungary and immigrated to the United States in 1946. Mr. Lukacs has authored over twenty books including “Five Days in London,” “The History of Hitler,” and “End of the Modern Age” which was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. He currently resides in Phoenixville, PA. Walker Lundy (2002) Walker Lundy is the Editor and Executive Vice President of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Before working at The Inquirer, Lundy was the Editor and Senior Vice President of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, a Pulitzer Prize winning publication. He has worked in the newspaper industry for over thirty-five years. He currently resides in Philadelphia with his wife, Saralyn.
Stuart
Malina (2004) Stuart Malina is the musical director and conductor for the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra. Prior to taking the reins in Harrisburg, he held the same position with the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra in North Carolina. Mr. Malina also has the distinction of being a Tony Award winner. He won the award for his collaboration with Twyla Tharp on the musical “Movin’ Out,” based on the music of Billy Joel. Bradley Mallory (1995) Rep. Kathy
Manderino (1999) Sid Mark (2000) Chris Martin,
IV (1999) Congressman
Frank Mascara (2001) Congressman Frank Mascara (D) represents Greene, Washington and parts of Allegheny, Fayette and Westmoreland counties. He is a member of the House committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Banking and Financial Institutions. Congressman Mascara is a veteran of the United States Army, is married, has four children and resides in Charleroi, PA. Robert May (2004) Robert May is a movie producer and the founder
of SenArt Films. He founded the film company in 2000 to search
out meaningful stories that would affect audiences. His first
picture, “The Station Agent,” won a Sundance Film
Festival Acting Award. Mr. May also served as the Executive
Producer on the Oscar-winning film “The Fog of War.”
He is a life-long resident of Northeastern PA and currently
resides in Dallas, PA with his wife and children. Seamus McCaffery (2006) Seamus McCaffery is a judge on the PA Superior Court. His family emigrated to the U.S. when he was five-years old. After high school he joined the United States Marines. After his active duty in the Marines ended, he then joined the Philadelphia Police Force, serving for 20 years. Judge McCaffery then served 10 years as a trial judge before being elected to the PA Superior Court in 2003. Judge McCaffery established a pioneering court session at Philadelphia Eagles’ home games for meting out justice to rambunctious fans. James McCormick (1998) President Judge
Emeritus Stephen McEwen, Jr. (1998) Congressman
Paul McHale (1998) Bruce J. McKinney (1999) Ed McMahon (2003) Ed McMahon is best known as America’s sidekick for his work on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson,” where he nightly used his trademark line, “Heeeeer’s Johnny!” Before getting into show business he served his country in World War II as a fighter pilot trainer and later flew combat missions in the Korean War. McMahon began his television career in Philadelphia as a writer, producer and host of various local programs. He was also the host of “Star Search” and appeared in various movies and television commercials. Rep. Mark McNaughton (2001) Sen. Robert
Mellow (1997) Fred Miles (2002) Fred Miles has received national recognition for his animation with NBC Sports, ESPN, ABC Sports, MTV, The Discovery Channel and NBA Entertainment. Mr. Miles is currently Director of Broadcast for HLG Marketing. He conducts yearly, weeklong cartooning camps for high school students in his studio. Fred Miles resides in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania with his wife Nancy. Col. Jeffrey Miller (2004) Leslie Ann
Miller (1998) Jerry Mondesire (2005) Chris Moore (1998) Dr. Robert
Morrison (1997) Thaddeus Mosley (1997) Tom Murphy (1998) Sen. Raphael
Musto (1999) Joel Myers (2001)
Ivory
Nelson (2003) Ivory Nelson is the President of Lincoln University. He graduated from Grambling State University, in Louisiana in 1959 with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education and chemistry. Mr. Nelson is a trained chemist and has authored eleven technical publications in the field of analytical chemistry. He and his wife Patricia currently reside in Lincoln University, PA. Peter Nero (2000) James Nevels (2007) James Nevels is the Founder and Chair of the Swarthmore Group, a minority-owned securities and investment firm headquartered in Philadelphia with investment assets exceeding $1.5 billion. In 2001, Mr. Nevels was appointed by Governor Mark Schweiker to chair the Philadelphia School Reform Commission. The commission was charged with overseeing the turn-around of the nation’s eighth largest school district. David Newell (2003) David Newell is best known for his role as “Mr. McFeely” the Speedy Delivery man on the children’s TV show “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood.” Behind the scenes, he has had many responsibilities such as Properties Manager and Associate Producer. Currently, he is not the Director of Public Relations for Family Communications, Inc. Scott Newkam (2001) Judge Sandra
Schultz Newman (1997) Judge Sandra
Schultz Newman (2005) Sandra Schultz Newman is a Justice of the PA Supreme Court. Justice Newman holds the distinction of being the first woman elected to Pennsylvania’s highest court. Prior to her current position, she served as a private attorney for several years, and was elected Judge of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania in 1993. Outside of her legal work, Justice Newman serves on the boards of many organizations which involve the community, education, charities, and the arts. Mark Nordenberg (1999) Mark Nordenberg (2003) Mark Nordenberg is the chancellor and chief executive officer of the University of Pittsburgh. He joined the university as a member of the law faculty in 1977. Since then, he has held many different positions with the university including: dean of the School of Law, interim provost, and senior vice chancellor for Academic Affairs. In 1999, Pittsburgh Magazine named Mr. Nordenberg “Pittsburgher of the Year”. In 2002, he shared the honor and was named “Co-Pittsburgher of the Year” for his work in regional development initiatives. Alan Novak (2002) Michael Novak is the theologian, author and former U.S. ambassador. He is currently the Director of Social and Political Studies at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C. Mr. Novak has authored over 30 books including “The Spirit of Democratic Capitalism.” He is the recipient of numerous awards including the Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion 9awarded at Buckingham Palace), the George Washington Honor Medal, and more that 15 honorary degrees. Michael Novak (2002) Michael Novak is the theologian, author and former U.S. ambassador. He is currently the Director of Social and Political Studies at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C. Mr. Novak has authored over 30 books including “The Spirit of Democratic Capitalism.” He is the recipient of numerous awards including the Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion 9awarded at Buckingham Palace), the George Washington Honor Medal, and more that 15 honorary degrees.
Rep. Dennis
O’Brien (2007) Representative Dennis O’Brien (R) is the 135th PA Speaker of the House. As Speaker, some of his responsibilities include appointing all chairmen and vice chairmen of standing committees, referring all bills to committee for consideration, and convening and recessing the body each legislative day. Speaker O’Brien has been a member of the PA House since 1979, representing the 169th legislative district in Philadelphia. Fr. Christian Oravec (1999)
Robert
Page (1999) Dr. Ruth Patrick (2003) Ruth Patrick is recognized internationally as one of the foremost experts on the biological effects of water pollution. She is in her 90’s, and has contributed to natural science as an ecologist for 70 years. In 1996 she received the nation’s top science award, the National Medal of Science. She is currently working on the final volume of her six-volume set, Rivers of the United States. Dr. James Pawelczyk (2002) Dr. Jim Pawelczyk is an astronaut and Assistant Penn State Professor. He was a payload specialist aboard the 1998 Space Shuttle Columbia Mission. Dr. Pawelczyk spent 16 days in flight and circled the earth 256 times while conducting neuroscience experiments. He is married and has two children. Georges Perrier (2003) Georges Perrier who hails from Lyon, France is the chef and owner of Philadelphia’s Le Bec-Fin restaurant. Mr. Perrier has owned and operated the establishment since 1970. Le Bec-Fin has garnered a host of awards over the years. In 1994 Conde Naste’ Traveler magazine chose Le Bec-Fin as the #1 restaurant in the country. Since then, Mr. Perrier has opened two other establishments in Philadelphia – La Brasserie Perrier and La Mas Perrier. Rep. John Perzel (1997) Rep. John Perzel (2002) Representative John Perzel is the Pennsylvania House Majority Leader. As the Majority Leader, he controls the movement of all legislation in the House of Representatives. He has been a member of the House since 1978. Representative Perzel still resides in his hometown, Philadelphia, with his wife Sheryl. They have four children. Rep. John Perzel (2006) Congressman
John Peterson (2002) Congressman John Peterson (R) represents several counties including: Armstrong, Camerson, Centre, Clarion, Crawford, Elk, Forest, Jefferson, Lycoming, McKean, Potter, Tioga, Union, Venago and Warren. He has the largest congressional district East of the Mississippi. Congressman Peterson was the first elected to congress in 1996, and currently serves as a member of the House Appropriation Committee and the Resource Committee. Before running for Congress, he served in the PA House of Representatives for seven years and in the state Senate for 12 years. Mike Pettine,
Jr. & Mike Pettine, Sr. (2000) Robin Piacine (2005) Robin Piacine is the President of the Coalition of Families of Korean & Cold War POW/MIA's. The national organization works to promote a full accounting for American servicemen who remain missing from the Korean and Cold Wars. Mrs. Piacine's organization also works to identify Korean War remains, declassify Korean and Cold War era documents, and increase government awareness of POW/MIA issues. To learn more about the Coalition of Families of Korean & Cold War POW/MIA's, please visit www.coalitionoffamilies.org. Joseph Piccirilli (1999) Sen. Jeffrey Piccola (2005) Sen. Jeffrey Piccola is the Majority Whip of the PA Senate. He was first elected to the Senate in 1995 and was a Member of the House of Representatives from 1977 to November 1995. Senator Piccola is a member of the Education, Ethics, and Judiciary committees along with several others. He represents Dauphin and York Counties. Congressman
Joseph Pitts (2001) Charlie Pizzi (2003) Charlie Pizzi is president and CEO of the Tasty Baking Company, the makers of Tastykakes. He has been the head of the Tasty Baking Co., the Mid-Atlantic region’s biggest source of snack cakes, since October 2002. Mr. Pizzi was the president and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce for 13 years and served on transition teams for Gov. Tom Ridge and mayors Ed Rendell and John Street Congressman
Todd Platts (2001) Congressman Todd Platts (R) represents Adams, Cumberland and York Counties. He is a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and the Workforce, and the Government Reform Committees. Prior to serving as a congressman, he served for six years in the PA House of Representatives. Congressman Platts is married with two children and still resides in York, PA. Ed Pope (2001) Ed Pope is an American businessman who was arrested and convicted of spying in Russia. Mr. Pope, a former Naval Intelligence officer, was doing research in Russia on torpedo propulsion reports when he was detained. He spent eight months in jail, was found guilty of the charges and was then immediately pardoned and released by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ed and his wife, Cheri, currently reside in State College, PA. Sam Psoras (2001) Sam Psoras cultivated his career as a photographer by working for his high school newspaper. After a brief stint in the U.S. Navy, Mr. Psoras obtained a job at the Philadelphia Daily News. He has taken photos of celebrities and public figures such as: J. Edgar Hoover, Frank Sinatra, Mother Teresa, Billy Holiday, Malcolm X and Shirley Temple. After a 40-year career, Mr. Psoras has a collection of over 600,000 original photographs.
John Quain (1997) Janie Quinn (2004) Janie Quinn is the founder of Essential Living and the author
of “Essential Eating, A Cookbook.” She is a nutritional
counselor and loves to promote the benefits of eating unaltered,
organically grown, and chemical-free foods that support wellness.
Mrs. Quinn is also a certified Feng Shui consultant who believes
that a balanced environment is also an integral part of healthy
living. She and her husband reside in Waverly, PA.
Jack
Race (2006) Jack Race was a WWII pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps and recently co-authored a book about his experiences. “I’ll Fly Away” chronicles Mr. Race’s life as an aviator for over 60 years. Captain Race obtained his pilot’s license in 1940, flew with Pan American for 34 years, and even captained a cargo flight with his flying hero, Charles Lindbergh. Currently, Mr. Race serves as a volunteer captain for Project Orbis, an international organization working to combat blindness. Sheryl Lee
Ralph (2006) Sheryl Lee Ralph is an actress, singer, writer, director, and producer. Her first Broadway show was in the musical “Reggae” in 1980. That was followed by over 1,200 performances as Deena Jones in “Dreamgirls,” a role that netted her a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical. She has also appeared in several films including “The Mighty Quinn” with Denzel Washington, and “The Distinguished Gentleman” with Eddie Murphy. Small screen credits include “It’s a Living,” “Designing Women,” and “Moesha.” In 1990, she created an annual AIDS fundraiser “Divas: Simply Singing” to promote HIVAIDS awareness and prevention. In July 2005, she married PA Senator Vincent Hughes and they currently share residences in Philadelphia and Los Angeles. Rep. Benjamin
Ramos (1999) Silver Ravenwolf (2005) Silver Ravenwolf is a witchcraft expert and author. She has penned over 18 books on religion and “magick” and lectures to audiences across the United States. Ms. Ravenwolf began her career as an author writing fiction works. Now she is most recognized for her books on New Age spirituality. She is the head of 11 covens in eight states, and her work is published in at least 3 languages. Paul Redman (2006) Paul Redman became the Director of Longwood Gardens in July 2006. Located in Kennett Square, PA, the gardens were purchased by Pierre S. du Pont in 1906. The facility showcases 1,050 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows; 11,000 different types of plants and a horticultural career training center. Prior to his current position, Mr. Redman was the Executive Director of the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Garden in Ohio and co-hosted a weekly garden news television segment. Stephen Reed (1998) Stephen Reed (2006) Stephen Reed has been the Mayor of Harrisburg, PA since 1982. Mr. Reed is the longest serving mayor in Harrisburg history. Prior to his current position, he served three terms as a member of the PA House of Representatives, and he was a Dauphin County Commissioner. One of Mayor Reed’s most notable distinctions is that he is the first PA mayor to be placed in charge of the local school district Merrill Reese (1999) Merrill Reese (2005) Merrill Reese has been the radio voice of the Philadelphia Eagles since 1977. He is a Philadelphia denizen who dreamed of being a broadcaster and is now living his lifelong dream. Along with announcing for the Eagles, he is also part owner of WBCB-AM 1490. Ed Rendell (1998) Ed Rendell (2002) Ed Rendell was the Mayor of Philadelphia from 1991 – 1999. He is currently running in the Gubernatorial race for Governor. Before serving as Mayor, Mr. Rendell was elected District Attorney of Philadelphia for two terms from 1978 through 1985. He also served as the General Chair of the Democratic National Committee in 2000. Mr. Rendell is married to Marjorie Rendell, a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Marjorie Rendell (2005) Marjorie Rendell is the 43rd First Lady of Pennsylvania and a federal judge. As First Lady, her primary focus is the improvement of civic learning for Pennsylvania students. While she practiced law for over 20 years, her specialty was bankruptcy law and commercial litigation. Judge Rendell was appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in 1997. She has been married to, Gov. Ed Rendell, for over 30 years and they have one son. Patrick Reynolds (1997) Michele Ridge (1998) Cardinal Justin Rigali (2005) Cardinal Justin Rigali is the Archbishop of Philadelphia. He was born in Los Angeles and had six siblings. In 1961, he began graduate studies in Rome and remained there for several years. In 2003, he was installed as Archbishop of Philadelphia. Two weeks later, Pope John Paul II made him a Cardinal. Cardinal Rigali is the spiritual leader of almost 1.5 million Catholics in Philadelphia. Ralph Roberts (2001) Ralph Roberts is the founder and Chairman of Comcast Corporation. Mr. Roberts purchased his first cable system in Tupelo, Mississippi in 1963. Since that initial purchase, Comcast has grown to one of the largest cable companies in the world. Ardath Rodale (1999) Jim Roddey (2000) Judith Rodin (2003) Judith Rodin is the President of the University of Pennsylvania. She graduated from Penn in 1966 with a B.A. in psychology, and is the first Penn alumna to serve as president. Ms. Rodin also has the distinction of being the first woman named president of an Ivy League institution. She currently serves on several boards including Brookings Institution, Catalyst, and the Greater Philadelphia Corporation. Dan Rooney (1998) Robert Rosenthal (2001) Bob Rosenthal was the editor of the Philadelphia Inquirer from 1998-2001. He served as the paper’s Africa correspondent for four years out of Nairobi, Kenya. He also worked in Israel, and spent three months in Beirut, Lebanon in late 1983 and early 1984. He was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in international reporting. Mr. Rosenthal resigned as editor of the Inquirer November 6, 2001. Mike Ross (1996) Rep. Matt Ryan (1997) Representative Matt Ryan is the Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. First elected to this position in 1981, he was re-elected Speaker in 1985, 1997, 1999 and 2001. He is a member of the Capitol Preservation Committee; the committee charged with the Capitol’s historic preservation and renovation. In June 1999, the Capitol Annex was renamed the Matthew J. Ryan Legislative Office Building. Rep. Matt Ryan (2002) |