Classmates
David Hunscher
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Now
| Marital status: | Single |
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| Children: | 3 |
| Occupation: | Management Consultant |
| Comment: In 2006 I ran for the school board, my only sought after elected position. Looking back I am happy that I was not successful. For over forty-four years I have played a role in local government as Chief Executive Officer and President of my own consulting firms. I have lived in several parts of the U.S. and I have chosen to settle in Ann Arbor, MI, which I consider to express my values and expectations of an environment of cultural diversity and intellectual stimulation. My children are solid, both as people and in academics and professional accomplishments. Kathleen and I thoroughly enjoy our families and being involved with the University of Michigan Music Society, Football and Women's Basketball (GO BLUE!!!). We like to travel, a bit, and involve ourselves in various community activities. | |
| Names of Children: | David Jr., Brendan, Brian |
| Cities lived in: | Ann Arbor,MI; Charlotte & Hickory,NC; Sussex & Mt.Laurel,NJ; Bethlehem,PA; Manassas,VA |
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Interest/Hobbies:
My interests include: Coaching and training soccer, Student mentoring, Woodworking-furniture and clocks, and General handyman. I would like to write about the insights and ideas that I have developed over the years as an administrator that I feel were helpful to many. See my website dhunscher.com under tab-insights & ideas. |
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Accomplishments,/endeavors, misc info you wish to share with your classmates:
National Association of Counties and International City Management Associations-Task Force and Chair of the County Administrators Association; National Achievement Awards; Local Government Service; Chair and Member of many local service groups; fundraising campaign chairs; A creator of a local Rotary Club; Co-Chair of School Improvement Team; Several school strategic planning efforts I am currently owner of DGH Management LLC, a consulting firm for small companies, hospitals and a carry over from my other companies in municipal and ambulance organizational matters. EDUCATION: Masters in Government Administration, Feis Institute of Local and State Governments, The Warton School, (Commerce and Finance) University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA,1965: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Moravian College, Bethleham, PA, 1963: Operations Research Studies, George Washington University, Washington D.C. 1967-68: Other specialty seminars and certifications: Lecturer at Universities and Adjunct Professor. PUBLIC MANAGEMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS · Town Manager, Mt. Laurel Township, New Jersey · CEO & County Manager, Catawba County, North Carolina · County Administrator, Sussex County, New Jersey · County Manager & Chief Executive Officer, Gaston County, North Carolina · County Administrator, Washtenaw County, Michigan Familiar with all the intricacies of local governments, DGH Management can help set in place a comprehensive action plan for all aspects of Municipal operations. PRIVATE SECTOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS: · Consulted and worked as a recruiter for municipalities and non-profit organizations since 1986, often in affiliation with Slavin Management Consultants: · Owner of DGH Management Consultant, working extensively with organizational proficiencies and local tax assessment for healthcare institutions · Former Owner of Organizational Improvement Systems (OIS) · Former Owner of Management Recruiters of West Oakland-Detroit (MRWO-D) |
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J. Victor Jurciukonis
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Widowed |
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| Children: | 2 |
| Occupation: | Corporate President |
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Comment:
Semi-retired. Spending summers at the Jersey Shore & winter a few weeks in Key West, Florida. Looking forward to seeing everyone -- even though few of us look the same as we did 50 years ago. Recognizing each other should be fun |
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| Names of Children: | Jennifer Shandley - 2 sons, Aiden & Mathew; Joseph - one son, Julian |
| Military History: | Temple University ROTC, then Dependency Determinant |
| Cities lived in: | Philadelphia & Springfield, PA; For Business -- Chicago; Orange County; San Francisco |
| Interest/Hobbies: Fishing, Gardening, Restoring antique musical instruments & Music | |
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Accomplishments,/endeavors, misc info you wish to share with your classmates:
Co-founder of a major Point of Purchase Advertising Firm. Raising & educating two successful children. Member of the Girard College Alumni Board of Governors & recently elected Treasurer |
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Norman Kaucher
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 1 |
| Occupation: | Retired from the Military and from Federal Civil Service |
| Names of Children: | Michael |
| Military History: | U.S. Army 1958-1986, Retired Command Sergeant Major (E9) |
| Cities lived in: | The majority of my adult life was spent overseas with the greater part of it in Europe, mostly Germany |
| Interest/Hobbies: Gardening | |
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Accomplishments,/endeavors, misc info you wish to share with your classmates:
Forty years of law enforcement work both with the U.S. Army Military Police and with Federal Civil Service. Additionally, I was a certified vocational instructor for Big Bend Community College teaching small arms maintenance, as well as a law enforcement instructor for Central Texas College, Overseas Europe and Texas Education Agency. Retired from my last position as Director of the U.S. military's customs inspection program in Europe where I held full responsibility for the direction of such pivotal activities as strategic planning and the development and management of both U.S. and German customs matters concerning the U.S. military in the European Theater. I supervised the establishment of border pre-clearance inspection programs in Saudi Arabia and Somalia and served as a key advisor in the successful implementation of similar operations through the former Soviet states of Georgia and Latvia. University of Maryland provided me a degree in Law Enforcement. Presently I'm involved in volunteer work as the Crime Watch Coordinator for my community, and my wife and I volunteer at the DFW international airport with the USO assisting traveling military personnel, with special emphasis on those folks coming out of and going back to Iraq and Afghanistan on R&R. |
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John Kerr
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 3 |
| Occupation: | Sales Consultant |
| Names of Children: | Tina, Jeff & Melissa |
| Military History: | None |
| Cities lived in: | Titusville & Erie, PA |
| Interest/Hobbies: Woodworking; travel & grandchildren | |
Richard Kopec
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 4 |
| Occupation: | Very Retired |
| Comment: I hope this reunion turns out to be the biggest one our class has ever had. Some classmates have put alot of effort into this to make it a success. Our thanks should go out to them. Hope to see you there. | |
| Names of Children: | Joseph, John, Joyce, Jim |
| Military History: | United States Air Force, 01 Sep 61 to 31 Aug 65 |
| Cities lived in: | Pittsburgh, Pa |
| Interest/Hobbies: Being very retired, the wife and I like to spend our time traveling and enjoying our seven (so far)grandchildren. | |
John Letsch
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Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 4 |
| Occupation: | Retired x 2 (from IBM after 30 year career and from FL Dept of Veterans Affairs after 10+ years) |
| Comment: My sincere and heartfelt greetings and good wishes to all my classmates on this 50th anniversary of our commencement into the world outside the walls of our youth. | |
| Names of Children: | son John 37, daughter Rachel 33, step-sons Shawn 36 and Joshua 29 |
| Military History: | Enlisted USAF 1959 to 1963 |
| Cities lived in: | Phila., PA til 1964, Morrisville, PA 1964-1965, Longbranch/Oceanport, NJ 1965-1975, Rochester, MN 1976-1979, Pittsburgh, PA 1979-1984, Boca Raton, FL since 1984 |
| Interest/Hobbies: Have enjoyed and pursued many interests and activities over the years, most of which require strength, coordination, concentration, dexterity, acute vision, stamina and financial resources, all of which are somewhat diminished at this time. Currently keeping busy with home and garden projects, a little woodworking and carving, going to the beach and raising a pair of Wheaten Terriers. | |
| Accomplishments,/endeavors, misc info you wish to share with your classmates: I have enjoyed a great ride. Successes and achievenments beyond my expectations...setbacks and failures that took me to my knees. Yet here I am. I still have some of my hair and most of my teeth. I have much to be grateful for. | |
Henry A. (Hal) Lord
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 1 |
| Occupation: | International Consultant |
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Comment:
Greetings classmates. Regretably I won't be able to join you for the reunion... but I remain a "Hummer" in spirit. I didn't make that final stroll down the isle to "Pomp and Circumstance" with you... but in my heart of hearts... I wish that I could have. My education and professional experience include a BA from University Massachusetts and an MA from Norhteastern University. My career has centered on the special event industry, in the EU and the Asia/Pacific region. Recent assignments include setting up the sales operation at the Venetian Resort in Macau (SAR), China and presently in support of New Songdo City, Incheon, Korea. Retirement is in the cards in the near future... when I will return to my roots on Cape Cod, MA. |
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| Names of Children: | Allison |
| Military History: | US Army Signal Corps Vietnam 66/69 |
| Cities lived in: | Tokyo, Japan, Macau, China, Sydney, Australia, Paris, France and Frankfurt, Germany |
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Accomplishments,/endeavors, misc info you wish to share with your classmates:
My wife Karen and daughter Allison are at the top of my list and when I get permission I'm sailing or fishing for stripped bass on Cape Cod. The "now picture" was taken at the Harvard Faculty Club with esteemed Hum graduate Ken Carpenter. I'm on the left, Ken is on the right |
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Don Marquette
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Occupation: | Retired |
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Comment:
I too have a hard time realizing it's been 50 years since graduation. Girard did prepare us well for most of life's challenges. Remember the good times. Hope everyone has a great reunion. |
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| Names of Children: | Raymond, Dan & Steven - have 7 grandchildren |
| Military History: | U. S. Coast Guard. Served four years, was honorably discharged at the rate of Radioman First Class. Most of my time was spent on search and rescue on the USCGC Boutwell, a small cutter. |
| Cities lived in: | Scranton, Pa., Brownsville, Texas, Modesto, CA., Turlock, CA., Amelia Island, Fl. |
| Interest/Hobbies: We enjoy spending time with our grandchildren and family. Love our time at the beach when in Florida. Some fishing, but not really good at it. | |
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Accomplishments,/endeavors, misc info you wish to share with your classmates:
Had a successful career working for Procter & Gamble. I retired from the Public Affairs manager position. The job allowed me to be very active in the community and I feel I was able to accomplish a lot of good things for people in our area. Working for P&G was really a blessing. My wife & I retired early, which enabled us to be primary caregivers to her parents during their illnesses. We got to spend some quality time with each of them before they passed away. We are so glad we were able to be there for them. |
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JOHN MCFADDEN
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 2 |
| Occupation: | RETIRED |
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Comment:
Have had a busy and full life in the last 50 years, since graduation. Girard prepared me well. Have not returned to Girard as much as I would have liked to. Have been to Chester County/Philadelphia for hound shows annualy and took the opportunity to at least ride by. Kathy and I have had wonderful and rewarding careers, while raising our children on our horse farm in Southern Maryland (on the western shore). Look forward to the reunion and invite all to come see us if ever in our area. I am one of the fortunate that entered the profession they always dreamed of. Thanks to all for an awesome website!!! |
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| Names of Children: | John and Greg |
| Military History: | US Navy-1962-1967 Lt. Navy pilot |
| Cities lived in: | Pensacola, Fla; New Iberia, La; Denver, Co; Annandale, Va; Leonardtown, Md. |
| Interest/Hobbies: Horseback Riding to Hounds (Fox Chasing), sailing, golf, and snow skiing | |
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Accomplishments,/endeavors, misc info you wish to share with your classmates:
Graduated East Tennessee State University (accounting), 1962. Naval Aviator awarded Wings of Gold, 1964; President and Member of St. Mary's School Board 1980-1990; Rotarian (Paul Harris Fellow); Master of Foxhounds, De La Brooke Foxhounds W. Captain and 777 check pilot for United Air Lines from which I retired at age sixty, per Federal Rule. Son John flew as my co-pilot to Munich, Germany on my last flight, as well as accompanied by the rest of the family. Married to Kathy, for 46 years, the best thing that has happen in my life. Son John graduated from Purdue University, and is a Captain with UAL and has provided us with two grandchildren and they live in Chicago. He is involved in many activites in the community and in his industry. Son Greg, graduated an architect from U of Co, back country/avalanche control, telemark skier, and river raft guide on the Colo at the Grand Canyon, and Salmom River in Idaho. He is an established artist, website:www.riverpainter.com |
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James McKendrick
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 3 |
| Occupation: | Retired |
| Comment: Looking forward to our 2008 Reunion. Just cannot believe that its going to be 50 years since we last walked down the chapel aisle together. Although I keep involved with Girard activities thru the GCAA, its my classmates I think of most often. Sadly, many of them have passed away. While I am most grateful to Stephen Girard and what he provided in my family's time of need, I am truly thankful to my classmates for providing the "family"that I never had. | |