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The full amount of the contribution will benefit the greatest needs of students at all Delaware Tech campuses.

first-class education that connects them

with local jobs. With your help, we will

continue to deliver excellence and change

lives.

On behalf of Delaware Tech’s board of

trustees, faculty, staff, and administrators –

and our students – best wishes for a happy,

healthy 2017!

DELAWARE TECH BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Scott A. Green, ChairPatti A. Grimes, Vice Chair

John M. Maiorano, Vice ChairWilliam G. Bush, IV, Esq., Secretary

Norman D. Griffiths, Esq.Robert E. Hagerty

Lolita A. Lopez~

Dr. Mark T. BrainardCollege President

Dr. Orlando J. George, Jr.President Emeritus

PRESIDENT’S COUNCILDr. Bobbi J. Barends

Vice President & Campus DirectorOwens Campus

Dr. Valencia ‘Lynn’ BeatyVice President for Human Resources

Christine GillanDirector of Strategic Communication

Dr. Kathy A. JanvierVice President & Campus Director

Stanton and George Campuses

Dr. Lora A. JohnsonAssistant Campus Director


Dr. Kimberly L. JoyceAssociate Vice President for

Academic Affairs

Gerard M. McNesbyVice President for Finance

Paul T. Morris, Jr.Assistant Vice President for Workforce

Development and Community Education

Justina M. SapnaVice President for Academic Affairs

Dr. Judith A. ScipleVice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Development

Brian D. Shirey, Esq.General Counsel

Dr. June S. TuranskyVice President & Campus Director

Terry Campus

Timothy WinsteadDirector of Public Safety

S TAT E M E N T O F N O N D I S C R I M I N AT I O N P O L I C YI t i s t h e p o l i c y o f t h e C o l l e g e t h a t n o p e r s o n s h a l l , o n t h e b a s i s o f r a c e , c o l o r, c r e e d , s e x , n a t i o n a l o r i g i n , a g e , d i s a b i l i t y , s e x u a l o r i e n t a t i o n ( d e f i n e d e x c l u s i v e l y a s h e t e r o s e x u a l i t y , h o m o s e x u a l i t y , o r b i s e x u a l i t y ) , o r g e n e t i c i n f o r m a t i o n b e s u b j e c t e d t o a n y d i s c r i m i n a t i o n p r o h i b i t e d b y t h e C i v i l R i g h t s A c t o f 1 9 6 4 , a s a m e n d e d ; t h e A g e D i s c r i m i n a t i o n i n E m p l o y m e n t A c t , a s a m e n d e d ; A m e r i c a n s w i t h D i s a b i l i t i e s A c t , a s a m e n d e d ; S e c t i o n 5 0 4 o f t h e R e h a b i l i t a t i o n A c t o f 1 9 7 3 ; T i t l e I X o f t h e E d u c a t i o n a l A m e n d m e n t s o f 1 9 7 2 ; t h e G e n e t i c I n f o r m a t i o n N o n d i s c r i m i n a t i o n A c t o f 2 0 0 8 a n d o t h e r a p p l i c a b l e l a w s , r e g u l a t i o n s a n d E x e c u t i v e O r d e r s . T h i s p o l i c y a p p l i e s t o r e c r u i t m e n t , e m p l o y m e n t a n d s u b s e q u e n t p l a c e m e n t , t r a i n i n g , p r o m o t i o n , c o m p e n s a t i o n , c o n t i n u a t i o n , p r o b a t i o n , d i s c h a r g e a n d o t h e r t e r m s a n d c o n d i t i o n s o f e m p l o y m e n t o v e r w h i c h t h e C o l l e g e h a s j u r i s d i c t i o n a s w e l l a s t o a l l e d u c a t i o n a l p r o g r a m s a n d a c t i v i t i e s . T h e C o l l e g e h a s d e s i g n a t e d a C i v i l R i g h t s C o o r d i n a t o r, w h o s e r v e s a s t h e C o l l e g e ’s T i t l e I X C o o r d i n a t o r a n d t h e C o l l e g e ’s A D A / S e c t i o n 5 0 4 C o o r d i n a t o r, t o c a r r y o u t i t s c o m m i t m e n t t o e q u a l o p p o r t u n i t y a n d n o n d i s c r i m i n a t i o n . I n q u i r i e s o r c o m p l a i n t s b y s t u d e n t s o r e m p l o y e e s r e g a r d i n g t h e C o l l e g e ’s n o n d i s c r i m i n a t i o n p o l i c i e s m a y b e a d d r e s s e d t o : C h r i s t i n a M . G a r c i a , C i v i l R i g h t s & T i t l e I X C o o r d i n a t o r, O f f i c e o f t h e P r e s i d e n t , 1 0 0 C a m p u s D r i v e , D o v e r, D E 1 9 9 0 4 , ( 3 0 2 ) 8 5 7 - 1 9 0 3 c i v i l r i g h t s @ d t c c . e d u .

M E S S A G E F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T

Mark T. Brainard, President

There’s no doubt that 2016 was an

extraordinary year at Delaware Tech.

We honored the College’s founders,

hosted thousands of Delawareans during

Inaugural Week, celebrated the success

of our alumni, and gave back to our

communities through more than 50 service

projects. Our 50th Anniversary Fund, which

was created to benefit the greatest needs of

students, raised more than $100,000.

In this issue of Delaware Tech

Magazine, you will find many highlights

from our 50th year. While we are proud

of the College’s accomplishments, we

know that becoming the educational

leader we are today would not have been

possible without our employees, partners,

employers, advisory committee members,

alumni, families, and friends – all of whom

have helped us prepare more than 48,000

graduates for the workforce since 1966.

As we look to the future, Delaware

Tech’s mission remains the same – to

provide Delawareans with an affordable,

Dear Alumni and Friends,

Follow President Brainard on Twitter: @DrMarkBrainard

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Delaware Technical Community College is a statewide multi-campus community college committed to providing affordable, open admission, post-secondary education that is relevant and responsive to labor market and community needs. The College offers comprehensive educational opportunities that contribute to the economic vitality of the State, including career, general, developmental, and transfer education; workforce development; and lifelong learning. The College respects its students as individuals and as members of diverse groups and is committed to fostering student success in higher education as a means to economic and personal advancement.

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M E S S A G E F R O M A L U M N I P R E S I D E N T S

Conny R. WertzAlumni PresidentOwens Campus

Gary W. PippinAlumni President

Terry Campus

Sharon L. MossmanAlumni President


What a wonderful year 2016 turned out to be! And, of course, our Delaware Tech alumni helped make it that much more special. In keeping with our 50th theme, “Delivering Excellence, Changing Lives,” more than 50 successful alumni were

profiled on our website (www.dtcc.edu/50th/success); our graduates helped us give back to our local communities through 50 service projects; and they played a critical part in the success of #GivingTuesday which raised over $25,000 and resulted in 172 coats for people in need.

While Delaware Tech celebrated its 50th, our alumni organization celebrated a year of firsts. We kicked off 2016 with our first collegewide alumni association board meeting which brought together our three long-standing campus chapters under one umbrella. We revamped our alumni benefits, provided our alumni with access to the College’s career services, and distributed our first e-newsletter in the fall.

As we begin 2017, we are excited to build on the momentum of our anniversary year, and we hope you will join us. Let us find an opportunity for you to get involved in a way that works for you! Our alumni are involved at many levels. Sometimes just a few words of advice from our successful graduates can make all the difference for students who are facing a difficult time. Or maybe you would like to display your Delaware Tech pride with a special Delaware Tech license plate for a small donation. You can show your school spirit while helping to fund alumni and student programs. Email [email protected] for more information.

So whether you have been out of school for a few years or you just graduated, we encourage you to join the many alumni who are giving back and making a difference for the next generation of Delaware Tech students. Contact us, tell us your story, and let us know how we can help you get involved! Just visit go.dtcc.edu/alumni and click on the green button that says “We want to hear from you!”

We wish you and your families a wonderful 2017!

About the CoverThe cover was designed by Delaware Tech student, Brandon Munoz. Brandon is a Visual Communications student with a triple major in Advertising Design, Photo Imaging and Multimedia. He will graduate in May 2017 and plans to continue his education and freelance.

For more information on the Visual Communications programs, visit www.dtcc.edu/programs.

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S O C I A L M E D I A

As part of the College’s 50th anniversary celebration, Delaware Tech’s history, alumni stories, service projects and other important events were showcased through a comprehensive social media initiative which successfully engaged current employees, retirees, students, alumni,

advisory committees, community members, partners and government leaders.

Each week, our followers on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter were treated to:

• Trivia Tuesday: Trivia questions about the College’s history posted on campus Facebook pages. A monthly winner was chosen from among the month’s correct answers. Winners received a 50th-themed prize.

• Throwback Thursday: Photos selected from the campus archives posted on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

• Flashback Friday: “On This Day in History” posted on the second Friday of each month.

Thank you to our followers for a successful campaign with a high rate of engagement. Check out #dtcc50 to see more!

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A L U M N I

Fifty years of delivering excellence and changing lives has resulted in countless stories of success, hard work, determination, and a never-give-up attitude from Delaware Tech students. They have graduated and gone on to become nurses, paramedics, dental hygienists, food safety professionals, auto mechanics, firefighters, police officers, teachers, welders, small business owners and a host of other professions. Throughout the year we have highlighted 50 different alumni on the 50th anniversary website. Here are just a few of those stories.

Purusha Rivera always knew that babies would be a part of her life. Graduating from Delaware Tech in 2000 with a degree in diagnostic medical sonography, Rivera pursued a

career in pregnancy sonography. She was living her dream with two children and a thriving career in her field.

Then she discovered something that would change her life forever – a teddy bear containing a recordable device to capture the sound of a baby’s heartbeat through an ultrasound. The expecting mother could then hear this special sound whenever she wanted.

Rivera began offering the bears for purchase, and a business was born.

Since the business began in 2009, it has grown by leaps and bounds, last year earning about $1.2 million in sales and sales are steadily increasing.

Rivera credits Delaware Tech for giving her the education and hands-on training she needed to pursue her passion. “Delaware Tech prepared me very well to succeed in my chosen career,” said Rivera on a recent visit to speak with current sonography students. As a way to pay it forward, she is creating a scholarship for a sonography student to pursue his or her dreams, too. “I love what I do, and I am blessed to have found my passion and be able to share it with the world.”

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A LU M N IS U C C E S S S T O R I E S


Detective Eric Watkins of the Delaware Capitol Police will be the first to tell you that his Delaware Tech degree is the foundation of his successful 23-year career in law

enforcement. While earning his criminal justice degree from the Owens Campus in the early ‘90s, Watkins interned as a seasonal police officer in Bethany Beach. He credits his success in the program to caring faculty who supported and guided a group of ten students who would eventually all become police officers. “They kept us straight and helped us succeed,” says Watkins who upon graduation was hired by the South Bethany Police Department (SBPD) and attended the Delaware State Police Academy.

In 2012, after 18 years with the SBPD, Watkins left to join the Delaware Capitol Police in Delaware’s Division of Homeland Security which is assigned to protect specific state facilities. He works as a detective in the special unit which investigates crimes against legislators and the judiciary. He also serves on the agency’s firearms unit and was awarded the 2015 Officer of the Year as a result of his work in the firearms unit.

Watkins’ Delaware Tech degree was the first of his many educational achievements which include instructor-level certifications in firearms, weaponless defense, pepper spray, Asp baton, verbal judo, radar, field training, certified evidence technician and armorer.

E R I C WAT K I N S

Delivering Excellence, Changing Lives

For anyone currently considering a law enforcement career, Watkins touts the College’s new law enforcement option (LEO) program. LEO is offered in partnership with the Delaware State Police (DSP) Training Academy and provides the education and training to be a competitive applicant for the DSP or a municipal police agency. “It’s a great program that shortens the time it has traditionally taken to become a police officer in Delaware,” he says.

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As executive director of the First State Community Action Agency (First State CAA) in Georgetown, Bernice Edwards often tells people, “If you have a dream and

you’ve set your goal, don’t let anything deter you from achieving it. You might not reach it right away, but keep persevering, and it will happen.” Her clients take her seriously because Edwards doesn’t just talk the talk. She’s walked the walk.

At 38 years old, she sat down with her husband and two teenagers and told them she wanted to go to college. Since First State CAA works with individuals and communities to overcome the challenges of unemployment, homelessness, substandard living conditions/hunger, she knew human services was the degree for her.

Edwards knew that Delaware Tech was the perfect option for a working wife and mother. And as she worked her way up through the ranks at First State CAA, she finished her bachelor’s degree in behavioral science at Wilmington University.

She was presented in 2004 with Delaware Tech’s Distinguished Alumni Award, which recognizes Owens Campus graduates who have made significant contributions to their communities through academic and career achievements, community service, and personal accomplishments.

Even though she’s been working in human services for many years now, Edwards still feels a passion for her job. “It’s very exhausting work, but when I see someone reach a milestone that they haven’t been able to achieve before, it’s all worth it.”

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Dr. Ray Fulkrod Jr. was a paramedic when he moved to Delaware 15 years ago, but he wanted to do even more within the medical profession. To achieve that

goal, he enrolled in a Terry Campus bridge program that trains and educates individuals to advance from paramedic to nurse. Several years later, Fulkrod is Assistant Vice President of Clinical Operations at Nanticoke Health Services and is accountable for services provided by several departments, including Surgical Services, Quality Management, Case Management, Bariatrics, Wound Care, Laboratory Services and Cancer Care.

The journey did not happen overnight – he became an emergency department nurse after graduation, moved into quality management and then transitioned into administration – but it started at Delaware Tech.

“I was blessed with the opportunity to attend the nursing program on the Terry Campus,” said Fulkrod. “The entire staff were an inspiration, offering many opportunities for mentorship and coaching that allowed me to grow as both a student and professional.”

It is the faculty that Fulkrod credits with helping the program’s students thrive.

“The skills and talents of the nursing instructors on the Terry Campus are absolutely critical to the success of the students who graduate - they provide the opportunity for those students to succeed,” he said. “You can feel the commitment. They just want their students to succeed and continue growing in their careers.”

As his way of saying ‘thank you’ to those faculty and staff members, Fulkrod shares his experience with the nursing program and continues to push himself to improve professionally.

“That is my way of giving back, especially to our community. I love being a nurse and I am forever grateful for the opportunity the Delaware Tech Terry Campus provided me.”

D R . R AY F U L K RO D J R .


To find these stories and more, visit www.dtcc.edu/50th/success.

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S E R V I C E P R O J E C T S

On September 17, volunteers from the Collegewide Learning Communities team led the Coastal Cleanup 2016 service project at the Cape Henlopen State Park Fishing Pier and Augustine Beach. Fifty-eight students, faculty, staff, administrators, and their families helped the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control by disposing of debris at both locations. In addition to helping the community, participants thoroughly enjoyed working together along Delaware’s coast on a beautiful fall day.

Delaware Tech Gives Back to Delaware Through 50Service ProjectsTo celebrate Delaware Technical Community College’s golden anniversary, employees and students completed 50 campus and community service projects throughout 2016 – one for every year of the College’s existence! Here are just a few highlights from the year.

Members of the 2016 Delaware Tech Coastal Cleanup team included: Nicole Truitt, Andy Gorlich, Kelly Davis, Dr. Rick Kralevich, Kristen Kralevich, John King, D.L. Hughes, Austin Truitt, Ellie Davis, Ben Kralevich, Vanessa Ortiz Roblero, Angelynn King, Marion Gentul, Abigail Castenada, Dr. Kathy Friel, Nadinia Davis, Jennifer Blackwell, Michael Blaine, Dr. Bobbi Barends, Christina Tarabicos, Gail Charrier, Olivia Kime, Dr. Bob Kime, Evan Truitt, Katie Kralevich, Jenna Davis, Lelia Hughes, Alison Hughes, Daisy Hughes, Kennedy Butch, Sadie Blaine, Will Blaine, Dominic Kime, Barb Saulsbury Participants not pictured: Elizabeth Harrington, Shakeya Lewis, Morgan Loockerman, Jessica Garrison.

Coastal Cleanup



In the spring, Dr. Bobbi Barends and a group of Delaware Tech students traveled to Vietnam as part of a study abroad program. While they were there, Dr. Barends, a former occupational therapist, provided a three-hour training on positioning for feeding and play for therapists at the Thi Nghe Orphanage, a place dedicated to children with special needs. Delaware Tech students interacted with and fed the children and also donated supplies. In addition, the team facilitated an Easter egg hunt and gift-giving ceremony at the House of Love Orphanage, home to more than 120 children.

Seven board members of the Stanton/George Chapter of Delaware Tech’s Alumni Association volunteered at the Sunday Morning Breakfast Mission in Wilmington, Delaware.

Sunday Breakfast Mission

Study Abroad in Vietnam

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S E R V I C E P R O J E C T S

Terry Campus students, faculty and staff and employees from the Office of the President collected more than 5,400 non-perishable food items to support the 19th annual DART First State and Food Bank of Delaware 2016 ‘Stuff the Bus’ campaign. The truck-load of donations was delivered to the bus on Monday, November 7. The drive was organized by several groups and clubs: Student Government Association (SGA), Faculty Senate, Staff Senate, Architecture & Civil Engineering (ACE), American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the Culinary Club.

Delaware Tech faculty, staff, students and administrators at all four campuses sold mismatched socks and collected donations to raise over $1,200 for the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware. More than 1,300 participants proudly wore their socks to campus on March 21 in support of World Down Syndrome Day.

Rock Your Socks for the Down Syndrome Association

Stuff the Bus



Delaware Tech students, faculty, administrators and friends volunteered and raised money for the Polar Bear Plunge on February 7, 2016 to benefit Special Olympics Delaware. The event raised a record $820,000 to provide year-round sports training and competitions for 3,500 children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

On November 3, the Workforce Development and Community Education division cleared almost a mile of the nature trail at Trap Pond State Park during the division’s annual retreat. The project was a way for employees from all campus locations to give back to the state.

Trap Pond Cleanup

Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics Delaware

Pictured left to right: Dr. Judi Sciple, vice president for institutional effectiveness and development and 50th anniversary co-chair, Delaware Tech; Jerry McNesby, vice president for finance and 50th anniversary co-chair, Delaware Tech; Ann Grunert, executive director, Special Olympics Delaware; Edward Osienski, state representative, 24th district; and Betsy Pini, financial aid specialist/instructor, Delaware Tech.

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C O M M E M O R AT I N G 5 0 Y E A R S

In celebration of the College’s 50th anniversary, the College produced a commemorative video that

included interviews with stakeholders from around the state. The following excerpts from those interviews reflect the hallmarks of our 50-year history and tell the story of how Delaware Tech would become the educational leader it is today. The complete video can be viewed at www.dtcc.edu/50th.

THE EARLY YEARSIn the early 1950’s, the William C. Jason High School was built

in Georgetown, and in the late 1960’s, it was phased out because of desegregation. The State of Delaware established a commission to study the facility and determine its future. The commission, chaired by William A. Carter, recommended the establishment of a community college in Sussex County. In 1966, the state legislature took action and established Delaware’s community college system. - Dick Carter, son of William Carter, founder of Delaware Tech

In 1967, the first Delaware Tech campus – known then as the “Southern Campus,” opened with 250-300 students. - Jack Kotula, president of Delaware Tech, 1978-1992

For those who were involved in the creation of Delaware Tech, it was referred to as “a calling.” The founders believed that Delaware Tech would change the state of Delaware and provide opportunity for the residents. One of the College’s first slogans was “A job for every graduate and a graduate for every job.” This summed up its original purpose – to provide graduates an opportunity for meaningful work. - Barbara Weatherly, daughter of Paul K. Weatherly, first president of Delaware Tech

Commemorating 50 Years of

Delivering Excellence,Changing Lives



In the early years, Delaware Tech was known also as the “University of Sussex County” because it provided the opportunity to get a degree; it was seen as the gateway to educational success. - Richard Stokes, chair of Delaware Tech Board of Trustees, 1993-1996

I joined the College in 1969 because they needed math, science and engineering instructors. There was a recognition at the time that Delaware really needed what a

community college had to offer. - Orlando J. George, Jr., president of Delaware Tech, 1995-2014

In July 1971, the nursing program started with 16 students in a large room with a roll-up door. - Lois Studte, former instructional coordinator, health care programs

The first academic counselors represented women and all minority groups so that the students had the support of people who looked like them. Even from the beginning, business, industry, state legislators and the military were all partners. - Harriet Brown, former dean of students

QUALITY, RESPONSIVE PROGRAMSEvery company needs – and has to have – access to a high

quality workforce in order for their business to thrive and grow. Our job is to convey to them that we are nimble, creative and we can turn on a dime. We have existing programs that can provide a high quality workforce, but if you need something that is customized and individualized, we can do that, too. And we have done it, and we continue to do it. - Mark Brainard, president of Delaware Tech

Delaware Tech has been able to fill the traditional, classic community college needs and as new technologies and new needs have arisen, the College has been able to move with lightning speed to fill those needs and that is really unique for a college. - Scott Green, chair of Delaware Tech Board of Trustees

I think the quality of people that teach at Delaware Tech are top notch. They take a true interest in the students who attend. The classes are smaller. And for me, personally, I needed a small class. As a criminal justice major, I was able to write a paper and learned about rape crisis. It allowed me the opportunity to join an organization where I did volunteer work for four years. It was really because of the experience that Delaware Tech offered in providing that opportunity through the curriculum. - Nicole Poore, graduate, Delaware state senator, 12th district

The courses in the academic programs are every bit as rigorous, if not more, than the university programs and they have to be. You have a quality degree at low, or no cost, that you can market to the world. - Orlando J. George, Jr., president of Delaware Tech, 1995-2014

A COMMITMENT TO ACCESSMy fondest hope was that I could instill in

the students that when they were financially able to do so in the future that they help the next generation. - Howell Wallace, scholarship donor

The SEED Scholarship was one of the things that we had talked about; Harris McDowell and Nancy Wagner had put bills in for like four or five years and couldn’t get it passed, couldn’t even get it out of committee. So when I became governor, I thought, that’s one of the things I am going to do. - Ruth Ann Minner, governor of Delaware, 2001-2009

The real, real promise of SEED is to motivate students to achieve. You can go to Delaware Tech, you can go to college, we will pay the first two years, it’s not a promise … it’s the law. - Harris McDowell, Delaware state senator, District 1

Building Automation Systems lab at the Terry Campus

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STRONG PARTNERSHIPS When I’m out talking to businesses and asking them what

we can do to facilitate their success, they keep coming back to the same issue – they need people with the right skills. Delaware Tech is nimble, they figure it out. When we sit them down with the employers they have a great dialog; it doesn’t take them long to put together a program that makes sense for that employer. - Jack Markell, governor of Delaware, 2009-2017

Our advisory boards [of employers and industry experts] have an ongoing dialog with our faculty and they communicate to them what our graduates need to know and what they need to be able to do. - Mark Brainard, president of Delaware Tech

Because we collaborate from the beginning, we get a graduate who is high quality, who understands the needs of our health system and can hit the ground running. What is wonderful is that we can sit down with them (Delaware Tech) as partners and think through our needs together and work collaboratively to create solutions. - Janice Nevin, president and CEO, Christiana Care Health System

Delaware Tech has been very responsive to the needs of the industry. They have sat at the table with employers, heard that there is a real need for software developers, especially JAVA developers, and then responded with a JAVA programming academy. They also offer individual courses at a reasonable price so that current employees can continue to enhance their skill sets and advance their career opportunities. - Jennifer McDermott, executive director, chief administrative office talent pipeline, JPMorgan Chase & Company

It has benefited us greatly to put students into the Advanced Manufacturing program at Delaware Tech, see them leave our high schools ready to begin their career if they choose and at the same time have the experience of a college environment and the ability

to continue their education and get their two-year degree. - Merv Daugherty, superintendent of schools, Red Clay Consolidated School District

Students can either go directly into the workforce or they can continue their education. We have been able to partner with them in creating a variety of connected degree programs that align appropriately with their workforce. - Harry Williams, president, Delaware State University

They are so sensitive of the needs of our military men and women and bend over backwards to accommodate us. In fact, Delaware Tech has classes that go on in the evening at our Air National Guard base at the New Castle County airport. They make it easy, they make it affordable and they make it friendly. Some of our folks, while deployed overseas – Afghanistan, Iraq – have been able to take classes online. That’s been phenomenal. - Frank Vavala, former adjutant general, Delaware National Guard

Nursing classrooms and labs at the Stanton Campus



CHANGING LIVES There are many people here

in their 20’s or 30’s. I even met one woman in her late 50’s or early 60’s. They are going back to school trying to really reinvent themselves. - Helen Connon, scholarship donor

I was the first of three kids to go to college and graduate. Even though people might say it is just an associate, I knew what it was and it was beneficial for me. And I received my bachelor’s in marketing a year and a half after I graduated. Now I’m always pushing people to go towards their dream, go for what they love whether it’s education or if it is a career. - OJ Cole, SEED Scholarship recipient, graduate

Sitting at the desk with the presidents, seeing the letters and getting telephone calls from students, graduates, parents, and grandparents thanking the president, thanking Delaware Tech, for saving their child’s life, saving their life, literally and metaphorically. Because we had many people who thought they didn’t have any chances at anything. - Janine Reed, former executive assistant to five Delaware Tech presidents

The whole family dynamic can change when the parent goes back to school and becomes a role model for their kids and their kids see the studying and the focus. - Jill Taylor, scholarship donor

“There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a student develop into a graduate who is

ready for the job market.”

- Walt Studteformer dean of instruction

When students walk through the front doors, they see us as a way to get their life back on track. There is a source of hope for them. The best kept secret are all of those stories. - Mark Brainard, president of Delaware Tech

THE FUTUREI think what is going to be

important for Delaware Tech in the future is to continue to be a great listener as an institution because the training that is provided is only as important as what we are hearing from

employers about the skills that are needed today and the skills that will be needed in the future. - Jack Markell, governor of Delaware, 2009-2017

We are expanding, we are growing and we are a known commodity in the community. But we still don’t rest on that, we still have to go out there and be on the cutting edge for our stakeholders so that they can have the employees that they want, the students can find jobs when they graduate, and continue to help the state of Delaware prosper. - John Maiorano, vice chairman, Delaware Tech Board of Trustees

I fully expect Delaware Tech to be in on the ground floor of finding out what the next big thing is and helping the state achieve it. - Dick Carter, son of William Carter, founder of Delaware Tech

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – RN to BSN

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The 2016 annual Terry Campus Chocolate 5K Run/Walk, held February 13, was among the first events to celebrate the College’s golden anniversary with the community. Guests were greeted by a snowman ice sculpture and runners received 50th anniversary prizes.

In January 2016, Delaware Tech’s 50th anniversary was launched in style with kickoff events at every campus.

The Old Fashioned Picnic, held at the Owens Campus in June 2016, featured food, a sand sculpture and lots of fun for the community.

50th ANNIVERSARY KICKOFF EVENTS

OLD FASHIONED PICNIC

CHOCOLATE 5K RUN/WALK

On October 5, Delaware Tech’s Stanton and Wilmington Campuses hosted the 9th annual Alumni and Friends 5k Run/Walk to benefit the Alumni Board Scholarship Fund. The 2016 event raised approximately $10,000 to fund student scholarships.

ALUMNI AND FRIENDS 5K


Leslie and Dr. Viara Vincent-Giraffe (center), the newest members of the Delaware Tech Legacy Society were inducted during the Donor Appreciation and Legacy Society Luncheon at the Owens Campus in October 2016. They are pictured with Dr. Ileana Smith, former vice president and campus director, Patti A. Grimes, vice chair of the Board of Trustees and chair of the Owens Campus Development Council, and Dr. Mark Brainard, president.

The 50th anniversary was featured at the Gourmet Gala, held October 15 in the Del-One Conference Center at the Terry Campus. This premier fundraiser supports student success by funding scholarships and purchasing state-of-the-art equipment to maintain classrooms and learning labs.


LEGACY SOCIETY INDUCTION GOURMET GALA

On February 20, 2016,the Stanton and George Campuses held their 12th

Annual Mardi Gras event to raise funds for student scholarships. The event raised more than $102,000 bringing the 12-year total to over $1.2 million. The funds help students pay for tuition, books, fees, supplies, transportation and childcare. The 500 attendees enjoyed a fun-filled evening with New Orleans-style music, entertainment and food.

AN EVENING OF MARDI GRAS

The College’s 2016 commencement ceremonies, held in May in each county, incorporated elements of the 50th anniversary and highlighted graduates from each decade.

COMMENCEMENT

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33 West Restaurantab+c Creative IntelligenceTim & Myrna AbbottWilliam AbbottAbbott’s GrillMs. Donna M. AbedJessica L. AbernatheyABHA Architects, Inc.Stefanie L. AbsherDustin P. AbshireAccent on TravelStephen AchenbachCurtis S. AdamsJennifer H. AdamsRuthi Adams JosephAdams Radio Group Delmarva Peninsula K107.7Akinlabi A. AdewoleFrancis A. AdkinsAdvantech, Inc.Adventure AquariumAEO FoundationAerus/ElectroluxJim and Brenda AgeeCristobal J. AguilaAguila PhotographyAhl and O’Connor Orthodontics, LLCDonna L. AkinsFrank A. AlberoAlbero, Kupferman & Associates, LLCJusten AlbrightEve AldredAlex. BrownMargaret S. AlexanderWilliam AlexanderAlexander’s Lawn & GardenAlice Etherington TrustLakeyia R. AllenSusan M. AllenALOFT AeroArchitectsAl’s Sporting GoodsDonna W. AltemusMaria D. AlvarezVictor G. Alvarez

Theresa AlwardAmanda Marie DesignsAmerican Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIOAmerican Heart - Chefs Fight for your HeartAmerican Legion Auxiliary Unit #28American Legion Nanticoke Post 6, Inc.American Society of Mechanical EngineersAmerica’s PieMark K. AmesDominique S. AmosAmtek Company, Inc.Tina and Enoch AndersonMelissa A. AndersonRachel L. AndersonAndrew Gallagher JewelersAnita Peghini-Raber GalleryAnn Bee’s Naturals LLCAnonymousDonna T. AntonelliChristopher G. and Carol S. AntonikAnytime FitnessApplebee’sMichelle ArmstrongArtesian WaterArtisans’ BankAshby Hospitality GroupAssawoman Bay Brewing CompanyAsset Management AllianceAstraZenecaAt Melissa’s B&BBonnie AtkinsATP Fitness, LLC TA World Gym of MillsboroLinda A. AubreyJill E. AustinKimberly A. AustinAvatar Instruments, Inc.Axia ManagementWilliam J. AyersSteven and Margaux AzzanesiB&W TekBack CreekKristen R. BaconBad Hair Day

Richard N. BaechtelArlene BaileyBertinia H. BaileyMary S. BaileyRodney D. BaileyWilliam G. BaileyRebecca L. Bailey-BellHeidi BaistBlanche W. and J. Raymond BakerJo Ann M. BakerDavid BakerMike L. BakerShadric S. BakerTanisha L. BakerDiana M. Baker-CollinsVirginia L. BalkeSandra S. BallBaltimore OriolesBancroft ConstructionBank of America Charitable FoundationMelissa B. BanksBanks Wines & SpiritsBobbi J. BarendsJoshua L. BarnesBarnes & NobleJames BarrJoe M. BarrSean A. BarrettHeather O. BashfordRobert S. BatesJerrod BatesKim M. BatesBath & Body WorksBayhealth Medical CenterRichard BaylessBayside Resort Golf ClubBaywood GreensBe Truly Well, Chiropractic Day SpaBear Trap Dunes GolfJonilynn M. BeardallMary A. BeattieDr. Valencia ‘Lynn’ BeatyWilliam R. Beauchamp

Stephanie BeaudetGerald G. BeavenDorothy E. BeaverCarl P. BeckerBecker Morgan Group, Inc.Beebe HealthcareVivian E. BeitmanBel BoutiqueNicole BelcherRobert A. BellMelissa BenbowBill BenchoffMichael D. BenderNicholas BensonJason S. BentleyJoseph BergJacqueline BergerChristina M. BernatHeather Bernat-WallaceYutonya D. BerryBest Ace HardwarePeggy H. BetchBethany Beach Ocean SuitesBethany Blues BBQSusanne BettsMaurizio BianchiLaura J. BiancoVictoria BiddleDaniel M. BiekerBig Fish Grill on the RiverfrontMichael L. BiggsLewis BilbroughGary K. BillinghamPhilip BillsPhilip BinnsPatricia BirdFern L. BishopPatricia L. BishopHelen, Elizabeth, and Lawrence Bivens, Sr.Tamara S. BlackBonita J. BlackmanJennifer D. BlackwellMichael Blaine

We appreciate the financial support that we receive from our generous donors to benefit our current and future students.

The donors listed in this commemorative edition of the Delaware Tech magazine contributed to the College in 2016.

If you would like to update how the College recognizes your support in the future, please take a moment to visit go.dtcc.edu/nameupdate.


Talesha BlanchardBloomsberry Flowers, LTDBlue ApronBlue Water GrillJames BlymanAlvin BoardleyKathy L. BobiakPaula BodnerDawn M. BonavitaRobert BonhamSusan N. BookerGeorge E. BoothAmy BoppDelphine R. BordleyWilbert R. BordleyStephen BorleskeCarol BorosBikash BoseJim BourlandJeffrey E. BowersoxSherron S. BowieChristopher BoyerJanelle T. BoyerTiffany A. BoyerBP Foundation, Inc.Christine E. BradleyDiane L. BradleyJohn BradleyJulie E. BradyBernard J. BradyRobert J. BradyMark and Charlotte BrainardHelen E. BrandAndrea V. BrandliBrandywine Chrysler Jeep DodgeBrandywine Prime/Bistro on the BrandywineCarrie L. BrannockShane BreakieChala R. BreenLewis W. BriggsBright Light DesignsBrighton CollectiblesSandra C. BrisielHazel BrittinghamNelson V. BrittinghamAmy R. BritzJoseph E. BritzNancy K. BroadhurstCurtis W. BrockEryn BronsonSheila BrooksTamekia BroughtonDr. Harriet A. BrownAda I. Brown

Ellamarie BrownGail S. BrownJacqueline BrownJacqueline D. BrownJason M. BrownKendra BrownKimberly D. BrownKristin E. BrownMelissa A. BrownPrudence T. BrownSandra P. BrownThomas G. BrownTom E. BrownLinda C. BrowningRosanna Brown-SimmonsDesiree L. BrubakerBrunswick Doverama LanesCarin BrutonBuck Simpers Architect + Associates, Inc.Nicole M. BuckiusJohn M. BuckleyAlison E. BuckleyLarry BuckleyCory BudischakBugaboo Creek Steak HouseKaren M. BuhrmanAimee M. BuntingCarol C. BuntingMichael BuoniJohn D. BurbageSherry W. BurkeBurke Equipment CompanyJason C. BurlewThomas W. BurnBurris LogisticsIsaac BurrowsNancy BursteinDonna L. BurtelleCharles BurtonJohnie BurtonKimberly A. BurtonLaTonya M. BurtonWilliam G. Bush, IV, Esq.Kimberly ButlerThomas T. ButterlyJudith H. ByersJohn ByrneC.A.R.Cadia Rehabilitation - Capitol Healthcare ServicesJohn and Judy CaldwellAshley CaldwellRebecca Anne A. CaldwellRobert A. CalhounCalifornia Pizza


Linda M. CalioCallaway FurnitureDiane M. CallowayNancy S. CampbellRay and Gina CampbellDeborah H. CampbellHilda M. CampbellPatricia Campbell-WhiteCandlelight TheatreStephen A. CannonCanon Solutions America, Inc.CanteenBrenda A. CantrellCape GazetteCape Water Tours and TaxiCapital OneCardio-Kinetics, Inc.Carlton R. CareyCarl M. Freeman CommunitiesCarl M. Freeman Foundation, Inc.Karen S. CarlsonCarol Cole Salon & SpaJake W. CarpenterThomas CarperDuaane B. CarringtonChristopher J. CarrowAnn C. CarterCamilla CarterDomonique D. Carter

Allison L. CassidyJoanne CassidyAllison B. CastellanosBonnie J. CatalanoJessie S. CatheyCavaliers Country ClubJames T. Cavanaugh, IIIBonnie J. CebanJean CenicolaCentury Engineering, Inc.Marilyn and George ChabbottKelley M. ChadderChris J. ChamberlainMichael T. ChambersElizabeth L. ChanceReginald J. ChandlerVictoria K. ChangChangingFacez Makeup ArtistryEdward J. ChangoGail B. CharrierRachel A. ChaseCheesecake FactoryDr. Mary ChenChesapeake Inn Restuarant & MarinaChesapeake Utilities CorporationLinda ChickChick Harness and Supply, Inc.Chick-Fil-A at North DoverDeborah Chicosky

James T. Cavanaugh, III contributed $500,000 to Delaware Tech’s Educational Foundation to support scholarships for nursing students enrolled in the College’s new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program. Pictured are James Cavanaugh and Jack Cavanaugh (front) with President Mark Brainard, Board of Trustees Chair Scott Green and Board of Trustees Vice Chair Patti Grimes.

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Thomas A. ChildersJanet M. ChinDavid B. ChirdonDebra E. ChisenhallChristiana Care Health SystemDonald ChristiePatricia A. ChristopherWilliam J. ChristopherXiao D. ChunGloria ChurchDavid M. CiamariconePete CiamariconeDavid G. CiolaAnthony CiuffetelliJan M. ClappJohn W. ClarkStephanie ClarkRuth Anne ClarkeElisabeth L. ClarkeStevan D. ClassClean Cars, Inc.Clean Pro Detail CenterClear Space Theatre CompanyShelly A. CleggJennifer ClemonsCNU FitCoastal Camera ClubJulian H. CoatesCoca-Cola RefreshmentsGeorge A. CognetAnn Coil

Collette Travel Service Inc.Alfred L. CollinsKathryn CollinsLinda A. CollinsRay T. CollinsSara F. CollinsCommonwealth Cares Fund, Inc.Communications Printing, Inc.Andrew D. ConantThomas P. ConatyJoseph and Joann ConawayConley’s UM Church and Community Thrift ShopJoseph L. ConnConner Strong & BuckelewHelen A. ConnonPhil ConnonDonna M. ConnorMaribeth C. ConradConstruction Finance Management AssociationEdwin L. CookGerard S. CookCool SpringsDavid CoombeLauretta A. CooperJeffrey M. CooperOdel CooperCoral CoveNancy K. CordeiroCordrey Charities IncBarry CornishCorporation Service Co.

Christopher CorralizaGeorge CosciaJean E. CottonKaren CoulterCounty BankPatricia A. CourtsCourtyard MarriottCowboy UpCraig D. CoxJason A. CoxJerry CoxKenya F. CoxLarry W. CoxJoanne CoyleRebecca W. CraftMaryAnne CrawfordSara CrawfordCheryl CristJamie CristChristina C. CronisCrossfit Dover/ Crossfit 1806Heather R. CrouseCrystal RestaurantDavid E. CummingsEddie CunninghamCupcake HeavenMichael CurleyCynthia CurryAnita L. CutonilliLakshmi V. CyrChristopher D. Dagesse

Mark D’AllesandroJoanne K. DammingerStenislos P. DanielTheresa R. DarbyLauren DavidNicholas G. DavidJanelle L. DavisJesse L. DavisKelly L. DavisLaurel D. DavisNadinia DavisRebecca DavisWalter A. DavisDE Commission of Veterans AffairsAntonia M. De LuzChristopher DeAngelisShirley A. DearPatrick M. DeBodaRobin E. DecueberDeerfieldDeerfield Fine WinesMary K. DeichertDouglas DeissKathy L. DeissTherese DeklevaQueeny C. Del RosarioDelaware 87’ersDelaware Building Officials AssociationDelaware CadillacDelaware Children’s MuseumDelaware Commission of Veterans Affairs


Exelon and Delmarva Power announced a $720,000 contribution to Delaware Tech to develop an energy pathway for high school students and enhance educational opportunities for Delaware Tech Energy students. The funding, to be contributed over a four-year period, will establish education programs that deliver a pipeline of qualified graduates to meet the energy efficiency workforce demand in Delaware. The contribution was announced at the Partnerships for Pathways event in December 2016. The event featured a panel discussion with Brian Asher, BJ Vanover, Tony DePrima, David Small, Gary Stockbridge, Dallas Winslow, Paul Morris, John Sykes and Wayne Hudders.



Delaware Crime Stoppers, Inc.Delaware Dental Hygienists AssociationDelaware Department of CorrectionDelaware Electric CooperativeDelaware Elevator, Inc.Delaware Engineering & Design CorporationDel-One Federal Credit UnionDelaware Governor’s Bioscience FellowshipDelaware Manufacturing Extension PartnershipDelaware Motor Transport Association, Inc.Delaware Museum of Natural HistoryDelaware River & Bay AuthorityDelaware State FairDelaware State ParksDelaware State PoliceDelaware Theatre CompanyDelaware Valley Science Fairs, Inc.Delcastle Golf CourseDell, Inc.Delmarva PowerDelMarVa SHRM, Inc.Delmarva Veteran BuildersDelmarva VOIPJennifer M. DeLucaDeLuca for SenateDorothy K. DenegalCelia DennisRebecca DennisRichard E. DennisDepartment of Delaware American LegionCarolyn and David SwayzeGerhard C. DepkenPatricia A. DePlascoCharles DerecskeyDesign Collective, Inc.Desserts by DanaDeutsche BankDenise M. DeVaryJames J. DevennyJay DevoreDewey Beach Lions ClubLouis DeyennoLaura A. DezaoJeanne M. DiamicoErnest J. DianastasisDonna DickensonBryan K. DickersonSharon A. DickmanMallory DiehlDiFebo’s RestaurantLouise DiGenovaPeter DiMariaLisa H. DiOssiMargaret C. DiPasqua

L. Jeffrey DisabatinoVincent J. DiSabatinoDiscover BankRobyn M. DixonDNRECLananh T. DoAudrey K. DobersteinLarry DobsonDoc Magrogan’sMaribeth B. and Grant DocketyDennis DoddSherry H. DoddSusan M. DoeringLinda DohertySusan L. DohertyElizabeth DolanKathleen DombrowskiDone Done Fitness, LLCChristene N. DonithanTabitha DonovanMary M. DoodyPatricia DoreyJohn DorofeeDos LocosDouble Tree Downtown WilmingtonKristen DoughtyDover Downs Hotel & CasinoDover Family PhysiciansDover Federal Credit UnionDover International SpeedwayDover Par 3 & Driving RangeDover Police DepartmentDover Pools & PatioDover Post (Gatehouse Media, Inc.)Dover Pulmonary, PADover Skating CenterAlfonzo DoweKaren J. DowerTina B. DownsDownstate Delaware Striders and RidersAinsley A. DoyleLarry DoyleDQ Grill & ChillMary S. DrugashDareka DrummondAlfred DrushlerDuffield Associates, Inc.Karen DuffyDonald M. DukesAngela DunlayTodd R. DunnCecelia DunningDavid A. DunningtonJeanne DuNord

Anne S. DunphyKelli N. DuntDr. Mimi S. DupontDuPont CompanyPatrick J. DurkanTed DwyerDynamic Physical Therapy Services, LLCEagle Group, Inc.Eastern Mountain SportsEastern Shore McDonald’sEastern Shore Poultry Co., Inc.David EcclestonLaurene S. EckboldEcoTech Light & EnergyEdelman Spine & Orthopaedic Physical TherapyEdgewellEDiS CompanyWallace G. EdmansonPatricia R. EdwardsMaurice K. EgnorDaniel R. EhmannJulie EhmannWanda A. ElliottMarlene B. Elliott BrownKaren ElswickRebecca ElzeySharon M. ElzeyKim M. EndresJoe T. EnrightAleta L. EshamTimothy A. EshamAmbere S. EskridgeEssential Scents and Solids by ReganEstate of William W. Dailey, Jr. & Florence E. DaileyMegan EudyGeorge M. EvanchoMichaela M. EvansShirley D. EvansRebecca L. EvaristoSonia EversonBrenda EwingEye Q OpticalDorothy EyongVickie R. FabiszakFableticsFaces FirstRebecca FaheyDarlene E. FaisonLisa R. FalconettiLisa D. FalknerLinda J. FantiniJessica M. FarleyJoseph J. FarnanMary A. Farrell

Roger D. FarrisIda C. Faucett and FamilyLinford P. Faucett IIIKerri L. FaucettKeith I. FaulknerFaust FashionFaw Casson & Co., LLPJulie C. FedeleTammy L. FenimoreLinda FernandesSamantha E. FernandesWendy FerrerLaurel A. FerrisFifer Orchards,Inc.Teri R. FigarolaFinancial 360, LLCJohn T. FioriFirebirds Wood Fired GrillFirst State Coin CompanyFirst State Community Action Agency, Inc.First State OrthopaedicsJanice & George FischbachDonna E. FischerJoseph T. FitzgeraldMargaret J. FleetwoodMr. & Mrs. Paul FlemingFlexHead IndustriesFrank R. FlickingerAnn M. and James A. Flood, Jr.Floyd A. Megee Motor Co.John A. FogelgrenHenry W. FoleyChristel FolkeFollett Higher Education GroupLauren M. FolwellMaurice P. FontusFOP Delaware State LodgeFOP New Castle County Lodge #5FOP Wilmington Police Lodge No. 1Sheldon ForneyKelly FoxFrancine’s Creations - Handmade Fabric PursesDavid E. FrankelFranklin P. Perdue & Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, Inc.Elizabeth W. FravelFaith G. FrazierFred Neil AssociatesChristine FrederickDaniel J. FreemanRobert J. FreemanShannon M. FreeseJessica M. FriedmanKathy R. FrielMary Friel

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Friends for Ruth Briggs KingLisa M. FriesFrog Hollow Golf ClubDora D. FuentesFulton Bank Georgetown Delaware BranchFulton Paper & PartyKara T. FunkhouserLisa Marie FurjanicFuturTech ConsultingG.A. Blanco and Sons, Inc.Marcyann GallagherPatricia GalloMichele GambleTerrance L. GambleGarbutt Family Charitable TrustChristina M. GarciaGardeners By The SeaMichelle GareyNathan GareyLisa M. GarrisonMegan Garrison

Gerald GaryTina GaryKristine GawrychDoriann GellerElizabeth A. GellerGeneral Builders, LLCDr. Orlando J. George, Jr. and Mrs. Linda K. GeorgeGeorge & Lynch, Inc.Georgetown/Millsboro RotaryAmy L. GeshayKenneth E. GibbsGibbs FamilyLindsay N. GigousChristine B. GillanKimberly A. GillenKate GilliganHeidi J. GilmoreEmily E. GinderAnn M. GioiaMelinda H. GirardiMichael E. Givler

James GladneyDiane GlennGlobal ImpactVivian R. GoldbergCherry P. GoldenDavid GoldsbroughPriscilla A. GoldsmithEllen and Joseph GoldsteinDavid GoldsteinGolf GalaxyGolfsmithLis GolumbicMichael GondeckJose R. GontangTwain H. GonzalesJoseph P. GonzalezDenise H. GoochDianne L. GoodellMartha D. GoodmanSean GoodrickGoodSearch - GoodShopLana GordineerKerin M. GordonJanice C. GoreckiAndrew GorlichJohn J. GorlichTerry GorlichMark C. GosserCassandra L. GottoNancy D. GottshallShelley P. GrabelElise GrablisCharles GrahamVictoria L. GranisonGreater Georgetown Chamber of CommerceLawrence D. GreenLee Ann W. GreenScott GreenCori GreeneKevin C. GreeneGregg Fink, DMD Comprehensive Family DentistryKimberly A. GregorRobert W. GrierNorman D. Griffiths, Esq.Patti A. GrimesStephen GrollerPatricia A. GrosGrotto PizzaJennifer J. GrundenLinda GrusenmeyerVic W. GumperLeeAnn GunningArchana GuptaHeidi Gurdo

Brent P. GuyerElena M. GuyerAshley C. HaasHaass’ Family Butcher ShopFouzia Y. HabibullahCathren A. Hagan-SmithRobert E. HagertyCharles C. HahnChristopher K. HainsworthHalf FullDr. Bonnie G. HallDavid H. HallDavid J. HallDevan HallEdward S. HallFrederick HallHarold D. HallJeffrey W. HallDiane N. HamalakRussell HamelLorraine C. HamiltonJerry E. HammondMark E. HandleyThomas HandlinKim HannonHappy Dog ShopHarbor House SeafoodBobby L. HardawayJoan R. HardenErrienne M. HarperBernita HarrisCharles C. HarrisHarvey G. HarrisMaria-Elena N. HarrisSusan M. HarrisArthur F. HarrisonJoel HarrisonStephanie HarrisonPatricia L. HartmannsgruberJoan HartogsBrian HarveyKimberley L. HastingsMelanie B. HatterHolly E. HawkinsHarlan J. HawkinsMichael J. HaxtonCollette M. HayesAllison HayesDallas E. HayesDanette M. HayesHayman CreativeKate HaynesNikki HazelTamara Hazzard


After completing their service with the U.S. Marines in the late 60’s and returning to Delaware, twin brothers Dan Tidwell and Dave Tidwell used their GI Bill benefits to begin their college education at Delaware Technical Community College’s Jack F. Owens Campus. Dan and Dave recently paid tribute to other student veterans with a $20,000 donation to establish the Tidwell Family Scholarship Endowment. Pictured are Dan Tidwell; David Strawbridge, Delaware Tech director of military and veteran services; Dr. Melissa Rakes, Delaware Tech, Owens Campus dean of student affairs and Dave Tidwell.



Kathleen M. HeacockRobert W. and Mary Ellen HearnKaren L. HearnHeather’s Holistic HealthMelanie A. HeckJohn A. HedgesKristie HellensChristopher HellerLinda C. HelmJacqueline W. HenaghanBruce L. HendersonJarrell E. HendersonTerry E. HendersonBettine D. HendrixEdward J. HennessyPatrick E. HennessyMargaret R. HenryBrian HenryKathleen E. HenryHolly HermstedtVivianne HerreroNatalie L. HerringHertrich Family of Automotive Dealerships, Inc.Jennie L. HessKaren E. HettingerDr. and Mrs. Douglas C. HicksElizabeth N. HicksRegan Hicks-GoldsteinPatrick HigginsHighmark BlueCross BlueShield DelawareLaura and Roland HillCarol K. HillAnne HiltonJohn HiltonKathy L. HinesKim M. HinesSandra C. HinishJanice L. HirstSelena T. HitchensChristopher A. HoessWilliam K. HoffeckerHarry E. HofferKyle J. HoffmanKurt D. HoffsteinMartha HofstetterDanielle C. HollandElena S. HollandShenae HollandHolman Moving SystemsKimberly G. HolstonHoneywell, Specialty ChemicalsCecilia HoopesJohn A. HoopesGertha M. Hopes

Kimberly A. HopkinsMargaret A. HopkinsShannon HopkinsDeborah L. HornDaniel HorseyHorsey Family Youth Foundation, Inc.Cindy S. HorsmanCheryl A. HorstHorty & Horty, PAJames E. HosfeltKim HostetterDaniel A. and Mary Lynn HoughtalingHouse of WatchesTheresa B. HoustonPatricia W. HowardHoward Electrical Services, LLCThomas P. HowellLee HsuChristine and Joseph HudsonChristina J. HudsonLisa HudsonSue S. HudsonAlison HughesAndrew HullJames R. HusfeltBurt Hutchinson, IIICourtney M. HuttIndependent ResourcesThomas IngoldIntegrated Wealth Management, LLCIntegrity Management CompanyIntelliCarThe Irene P. Sorbara FoundationMargaret IriarteIrish RoseIron Hill Brewery & RestaurantScott S. IsemanElizabeth ItoJ. Ambrogi Food DistributionRussell H. JackJamie JacksonThomas JacksonThomas C. JacksonNavarun JagatpalAndrew JakubowitchShirin JamasbBetty E. JamesDana JamesJamestown PaintingCatherine JansenDr. Kathy and Ed JanvierJanvier JewelersD. JarrellJD Shuckers

Tina M. JeffersonStephanie E. JefferyCarol S. JelichJimmy’s GrilleJoe’s Crab ShackMargaret M. JoffeyuDr. Lora and Mr. Tim JohnsonMrs. Cornelia JohnsonAnnamarie B. JohnsonDeborah A. JohnsonGeorge F. JohnsonGeraldine D. JohnsonJesse E. JohnsonKaren M. JohnsonLakedia M. JohnsonLois M. JohnsonLola E. JohnsonNathan R. JohnsonR. Jeffrey JohnsonW. P. JohnsonJohnson & Johnson Services, Inc.Darlene S. JohnstonCarole A. JollyCarol A. JonesCharles JonesElaine JonesFelicia L. JonesGail C. JonesGene R. JonesGeorge A. JonesJames F. JonesMorgan C. JonesRobert R. JonesTimothy J. JonesTracy JonesDr. Kimberly L. Joyce and Mr. Steve GriffisJP Morgan ChaseJulian Karpoff, P.C.Jungle Jim’sJust Comfort ShoesKalmar Nyckel FoundationJohn M. KamienJohn P. KaminskiDaniel J. KasperSacha Kassavska-BratinovaNancy M. KassnerCatherine O. KavanaghGerald KavanaghDr. & Mrs. G. Timothy KavelBarry S. KayneMichelle KeenanMichael M. KeeneElizabeth P. KelleherMeg Keller-Cogan

James A. KelleyKymberlie KellyRichard T. KennyKent County Association of RealtorsKent Sussex IndustriesLinda J. KhalilMargot C. KiaDaniele B. KiddKids’ Ketch Toys and FashionsKimberly Y. KilbyMarcia T. KileRobert KimeKindle RestaurantAmber KingAngelynn KingAnita F. KingBeatrice M. KingSally J. KingMark W. KinnikinRachel KleimannStacy L. KleitzAmy B. KnightMichael L. KnightBeverly J. KnightRachael R. KnottsAlison KochieLynn KokjohnDeepa C. KomdepudiLynda R. KopishkeVassilios KormalosJack KotulaCamille KozlowskiRichard C. KralevichKristin J. KrastsCarolyn T. KrauseRichard W. KroonBethany L. KrumrineKimberly KrzanowskiLeslie A. KuhnErnest L. KulhanekJudith L. KulhanekStephen F. KuzminskiL&W InsuranceLadies Aux of Military Order of Purple Heart 1st State ChapterLaFate Gallery, LLCMr. and Mrs. Dennis LaFaziaDavid LaFaziaMark A. LaffertyAndria C. LakeRyan LallyMichelle M. and Louis LampkinMonica LandisRachel M. Landis

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Landmark Science and EngineeringJane L. LaneLawrence K. LaneCharlotte Purnell LangrallDavid H. LarsenDonna M. LarsenSusan LarsenCynthia LarsonDaniel W. LarsonEric T. LarueHope W. MurrayJoseph P. LavelleNicole LawlessMichael R. LawsonAnne LawtonChristine LaymanFrances H. LeachLaurie J. LearyLori LeeDeborah L. LeechJon LeekingDiane LegarTheodore A. LegatesAnna Legates-BesteCarolyn Lehman JohnsonAmanda L. LemmonThomas LemonAmanda S. LennonMarc LernerAlan B. LevinTheresa LevinsKevin M. LewisSusan E. LewisTamara LewisSue B. LighterLighthouse Cove & CateringJoseph LimminaKate LindCurtis J. LinePaula E. LinerLester F. LinkKathryn LinsnerCharlotte T. ListerAllen LittletonJanelle LivingstonDebra L. LloydLobster ShantyNisha LodhaviaLOMA CoffeeCatherine LombardozziLongwood GardensLolita A. LopezBrian C. LordWilliam L. Lord

Deborah J. LoveBill and Rebecca LoweAndrea M. LoweLeontine M. LoweryLowe’s Home ImprovementLowes of MillsboroHseuh M. LuJohn W. LutesJennifer L. LuzaderSusan LynchNichole M. LynchJames LyonsM&T Charitable FoundationM. Davis Farms, LLC.Trisha MacIntyreGregory L. MacklinZara B. MackrellHeather A. MaddenNina MadricMitchell MageeElizabeth H. MaherKathleen MahoneyMarvin MaileyEric S. MailmanPaula and John MaioranoTwanya J. MajorSuzanne M. MalecCarol A. MalkinJohn S. MalloyJohn W. MalloyJeanmarie C. MaloneyLynn ManciniAnn ManheimerAmy MannTina L. MannWayne ManrakhanSharlene M. ManshipMaple Dale Golf ClubLori A. MaramanteMarble Slab CreameryMary K. MarchegianoVictor F. MarcozziVincent MarianielloMelanie J. MarinoJack MarkellLeslie MarlinCorine M. MarsCindy A. MarshDavid R. MarshallEllen K. MarshallLorie E. MarshallMichelle MarshallAmy L. MartinKevin D. Martin

Rosemary MartinMartin Karl Feldman FoundationRobert F. MartinelliLinda O. MartzAmy D. Marvel-KohelJanice A. MasciarelliMary Terry MasonPaulette MasonMason Dixon VFW 7234Massey’s Landing Park, Inc.Carol MastWilliam H. MasterKaren M. MastrippolitoKatherine L. MattesonCharles C. MatthewsRonald MatthewsGerald M. MautheMark MaximDiane L. MaxwellThomas J. McCarthyMichael A. McCloskeyDawn N. McCloudJermaine K. McCoveMichael S. McCoyWilliam B. McCrackenGail L. McCrayRobin S. McCrayCarey McDanielJoseph McDanielGregory A. McDanielsTanya McDanielsMary G. McDermottStephanie G. McDonoughJohn V. McDowellCharles H. McElroyPamela M. McEvoyKimberly C. McFetridgeJohn E. McGannChannelle A. McGeeWilliam A. McGowanWanda B. McGriffKathy McguinessDorina A. McHaleSuzanne M. McKaskillRobert McKennettKelly McKeownMCM Jewelers and EngraversPatricia McNeilGerard M. and Deborah McNesbyDelora McQueenDavid A. McSherryKenneth D. MechamRonald A. MedykiewiczTerry and Vanessa Megee

Kathy MegyeriTimothy J. MelloWilliam L. MelvinMelvin Joseph Construction CompanyMichael MeoliLarry W. MerchantLeslie A. MergnerMERITMerle Norman CosmeticsWalter MerrickKimberley A. MerrittLinda K. MeyerMichael Gallagher JewelersRoger I. MichaelsonMicrofresh Carpet & Floor CareMicrotel Inn & Suites GeorgetownMid County LanesMiddletown NutritionTracy A. MilesMilitary Order of the Purple Heart First State Chapter 1787Cheryl M. MillerLawrence and Florence MillerGrant MillerJanet L. MillerJessica L. MillerJulie A. MillerKouwamia Z. MillerLisa MillerMichael MillerRandy G. MillerMilliCare by EBCMillman’s Appliance ServicesAmber MillsKathie L. MillsMillsboro Chrysler Dodge Jeep RamRuth Ann MinnerJason N. MintoMaria E. MirandaWilma MishoeMispillion River BrewingCynthia M. MitchellJohn L. MitchellBrent A. MitchellDonald M. MitchellL. Dean MitchellMichelle MitchellMobile Cloud Video Game PartyMary MohrMs. Carolyn MoloneyEvelyn T. MoneyStephanie L. MontgomeryChristopher M. MoodyJamar Moody




Suzanne M. Mooney-MarshMerrill C. MooreRonald W. MooreChristie Kay MooreDavid W. MooreJames E. MoorePatrick B. MooreRonald MooreMegan E. MoorheadElizabeth A. MorettChristy A. MoriartyCarol B. MorleyJennifer J. MorleyWayne M. MorraPaul T. Morris, Jr.Darlene D. MorrisDavid R. and Laura MorrisJaylyn M. MorrisSimon E. MorrisMorris James, LLPStephanie N. MorrisonBill J. MorrowMoses Strong Dog CollarsNovalee MosleyDr. Sharon L. MossmanTheresa MountMountaire FarmsRichard L. MoweryAllison E. MoyeCeleste K. MozeikTia MukerjiSandra R. MuldrewDaniel M. MullaneyCrystal B. MullenJudy A. MullenMaureen MullinsCathleen MulrooneyRichard N. MulskiCharles L. MundellHerbert M. MurpheyPatricia I. MurphyShirley A. MurrayAnne S. MurrayHarry J. MurvinMy Jewelry PlaceJoseph S. MyersBrian M. NabbToni A. NabinettCynthia L. NantaisNanticoke Health ServicesNantuckets RestaurantDiana L. NardozziNassau Valley VineyardsNational Constitution Center

Sandra P. NaumannNavient FoundationJacob NealKimberly A. NealEric M. NefferdorfBenjamin L. NefoskyLori NeitzelAllan NelsonM. Christine NelsonGeza NemesBruce A. NeponAmanda NersasianDavid S. NewNew Castle Conservation DistrictNew Jersey DevlisNew Trend Hair SalonMark and Mary NewcottDan NewcottMark L. NewcottRobin NewsomeNiacoreSherri L. NiblettNeal NicastroNickle Electrical CompaniesBarbara F. NiemannBrandi J. NiezgodaDavid W. NolkerAnna D. NordhoffVelma NorwoodAlfred NoubaniMark E. NovalBrandi NowakowskiLucrecia NunezO. A. Newton & Son CompanyOak Creek Wine & SpiritsRodney L. OberdickOdessa National Golf ClubDeborah and Charles O’DonnellOff the HookBarbara T. OgburnDorothy M. OglesbyCynthia OHareAustin F. Okie, (Isabel Okie Trust)Olive Garden Italian RestuarantKenya OliverChris & Harvey OllisElizabeth Y. OlsenJoseph T. OlsonLisa OlsonMary Ann O’NeillVeronica E. OneyWilford L. OneyTammy J. OrdwayRichard OroPallo

Elizabeth S. OrtizJamey J. O’SheaJerome OshinskiLeif OsmundsenCasey N. OsmundsonCarol Owens, M.D. and Louis F. Owens, M.D.Janice and Bill OwensJose L. PachecoSusan L. PachecoPackelss IndustriesPaul D. PageRichard D. PagnottaJohn R. PainterPainting PartiesPainting with a TwistTerri L. PalmerJason PalmerVictoria R. PalmerRandall D. PalmeterSamuel PanellaPanera BreadJoseph C. PaolaKimberly G. PaoliPapa John’s Pizza DoverAshley PappasJerry PappasMary E. ParisCarol Ann ParkerCharles A. ParkerMichelle D. ParkerEsthelda R. Parker SelbyParkway Gravel, Inc.Cassell M. ParsellJessica ParsellJean Parson

Ray B. ParsonsParts Plus - Ocean Area Tire - GoodyearParty BusinessHellen D. PaseGwen PasswatersTammy M. PatonePatriots Glen National Golf ClubLauren M. PatsonClarence PattersonChristine T. PattonLynn PattsPamela S. PayneRobert N. PeacoJerry W. PearsonPearson EducationNancy C. PeartJeffery S. PeckDeanna C. PeckMarisa PeckDavid A. PedersenStephen PeekeLisa I. PeelAnthony D. PeerSusan M. PeiferPeninsula Regional Medical CenterPenn Cinema RiverfrontJoseph T. PentJennifer PepperJennifer L. PepperTerry L. PepperPeppersPepsi Cola Bottling VenturesKatherine F. PerduePerdue Farms, Inc.Nicholas A. Pereira

The Navient Foundation contributed $22,000 to Delaware Technical Community College to establish a Veterans Resource Center at the Charles L. Terry Campus in Dover. The center will host guest speakers and student veteran programs such as financial education, career workshops and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) seminars. It also will provide a meeting space for veteran students to study, relax and engage with fellow veterans, and for the Veterans Inspiring Progress (VIP) student organization which offers support and networking for the campus veteran community.

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Paula M. PerezPerformance BicyclePerformance Physical TherapyLeondius PerryNauleen A. PerryJoan PetersonMichael J. Petit de MangePfister Insurance, Inc.Melissa L. PheasantPhiladelphia EaglesPhiladelphia PhilliesAlan C. PhillipsAmber PhillipsMalcolm PhillipsMelody F. PhillipsDavid W. PhilmoreJanet S. PhilpotHelen L. Pierce

Joyce C. PiercePrudence M. PiersonElizabeth L. PiniGwendolyn J. PinkardPin-Up Girls SalonRuth A. PiperJennifer PiresSherry L. PitmanScott PitoniakDavid L. PittsPizza King SeafordRonald J. PleasantonPleasanton SeafoodPlexus Fitness Empowered YogaJohn L. PolitteEarl S. PollardKimberley G. PoppLisa J. Porrini

James B. PorterDarcel Y. PorterMr. and Mrs. David A. Potter, Jr.Stacey PounsberryBarbara PowellCourtney A. PowellElizabeth E. PowellKathleen R. PowellLucien R. PowellPPG IndustriesPreston Automotive GroupRalph and Betty PrettymanJanie M. PriceNancy L. PriceTraci L. PrickettKimberley S. PridemoreDenise M. Prilow-SimmonsSam ProfetaDonald W. ProudMargaret R. ProuseRadhika I. ProutProvincial Construction ServicesStephanie ProvostShirley PryeJohn A. PrzybylskiPSEG FoundationJean D. PulinkaRobert PullenHarriett PurnellHarold W. PurnellPurusha’s PicksPusan TGT Capital LLC - The Greene TurtleAda PuzzoJohn PyneMardi F. PyottQPS, LLCGalen S. QueenKyle E. QuillenValerie J. QuillenYvette M. QuinonesSonja M. QuinonezVickie & Jim QuirkQVCR & R Commercial RealtyR W Smith Investment Co.Race Track Car WashRaces2RunPatricia RaganMelissa L. RakesBrennen T. RalphRalph G. Degli Obizzi & Sons, Inc.Donna M. RamageCandis L. RamelliAlison J. Randall

Michael J. RapposelliLouise C. RathfonErin L. RautioMichele L. RawlsRaymond F. Book & AssociatesRobert B. RectorRed Frog EventsJonathan RedfieldMichael T. RedfieldBrian ReedJanine W. ReedRandy ReedRehoboth Beach Country ClubRehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary ClubMichele E. ReiderDavid W. ReinholdReliable Home Inspection ServiceRestaurant 55Richard H. RexrodeDavid M. ReynoldsCarol C. RhodesWendy L. RhodesMegan RibollaRichard Y. Johnson & Son ConstructionJohn C. RichardiChristopher A. RichardsAlbert W. RichardsonJessica C. RickardsJona G. RickardsJoyce D. RickardsJack RiddleHenry and Barbara RidgelyAndrea RidgewayShanese RidgewayRobert J. Ridgeway IIIDiane M. RiggitanoAllen E. RileyCecelia Y. RileyDerek A. RileyKathryn E. RileyJoseph M. RineerMichael S. RinehartIda J. RinggoldLeslie RinkerHolly A. RiordanAnthony M. RispoliElizabeth A. RitchieScott RittenhouseVivian RizzoJohn B. RoachRobbins Delaware DiamondsJennifer S. RobelenJohn & Debra RobertsChristiana Roberts


Del-One Federal Credit Union contributed $500,000 to Delaware Tech for naming rights to the conference center at the Charles L. Terry, Jr. Campus in Dover. As the main meeting and rental space for the campus, the Del-One Conference Center hosts thousands of individuals annually for events such as the Kent County Economic Summit, Gourmet Gala, Chocolate 5K Run/Walk and external meetings. The contribution will fund scholarships for veterans, general campus needs and renovations to the conference center. Pictured are President Mark T. Brainard and Dion L. Williams, President/CEO of Del-One.



Diane L. RobertsCecilia A. RobinsonEarl RobinsonKeisha RobinsonJanice RobsonLisa B. RochesterDaniel C. RodeheaverKristen M. RodickNicholas H. and Patricia RodriguezBryan W. RogersJennifer L. RollKaren L. RolloCaroline E. RomanczukStephanie RosaJeffrey R. RosePeter RossJessica RossKeena RossRoss Stores, Inc.Rotary Club of Dover Capital CityJune N. RouxKeith D. RoweRoy Klein Education FoundationRoyal FarmsSimone K. RuddRudd’s CreationRudd’s Tax ServicesJoseph B. RuffEdward RuizLisa R. RuschmanAmy K. RussellRobin M. RussellShameka D. RussellWalter RuthCharles T. RyanKarren S. RyanKarin l. RyndakBarbara RynkowskiMary Ann B. RzucidloSafeway #1763Daniel J. SaggioneJoseph M. SakersSaladworks CafeDr. Anis Saliba and Mrs. Selham Sue SalibaSalon by DominicSalon RispoliRon SalvioAyesha S. SammanderJosh SammonsSam’s ClubGeorgina SanchezSantora CPA GroupJustina M. SapnaRoseann Sapp

Cynthia L. SargentJyotsna SauDana L. SawyerSean SaxtonSayers Jewelers & GemologistsLynne S. SchaeferTonya SchaefferJohn A. SchaibleMary E. SchetrompfHarold A. SchirmerKaroline SchmithKimberly SchockMaureen T. ScholzAaron B. SchraderDawn SchraderSusan R. SchranckSue SchroederJoseph A. SchubertMargaret C. SchultiesErin SchuttStephen E. SchwartzFrank ScialloDr. Judith A. ScipleScore Chapter 42Christine ScottJoseph ScottLindy ScottScreen Vision DirectNorissa A. SearsSeiberlich TraneCraig SencindiverHelen M. SensenyDona J. SeracinoKyle L. SermanService Nation, Inc.Robert C. SessaKaren SettingHeather M. ShanahanRhonda K. SharmanRaymond H. SharpeThomas S. ShawFred J. ShearLisa C. and David K. SheppardBarbara L. Sheppard-TaylorSherif Zaki Salon and Oasis SpaSherri Ciancutti PortraitsSherwin-WilliamsJohn D. ShevockNancy J. ShevockLemuel E. ShipmonBrian D. Shirey, Esq.Angela ShockleyShooter’s ChoiceShore Distributors, Inc

Nicole J. Shuler-GeerSheridan A. ShupePaul A. SichauBarbara SidelSiemens Healthcare DiagnosticsRaymond E. SikesSilicato DevelopmentJason SilversteinSIMM Associates, Inc.Gail SimpsonDarshdeep SinghDaniel M. SiokRobin G. SirkisJames M. SissonRonald SitzeJoseph M. SkipskiMarianne C. SkipskiPaul A. SkiversJohn J. SlankDolores J. SlatcherAlicia A. SlavinDiane SmagalaWilliam SmallwoodSmashed Label ArtworkCarolyn Smee-FleurySmile SolutionsKerryanne D. SmileyBill and Ileana SmithHelen Ann SmithMr. and Mrs. Jean and Jerry SmithRosamae I. SmithAngela R. SmithBetty SmithElaine D. SmithHenry SmithIrene M. SmithJill SmithLynne M. SmithMartin C. SmithMichelle L. SmithDonna L. Smith-MooreMike A. SneadNancy SnyderDiana L. SnyderSoDel ConceptsKathy M. SokolaSandra D. SorensenMichael R. SouthSouth Coastal DE AARP Chapter #5226Spade & Trowel Garden ClubDavid SpagnoloKarla J. SpencerKatherine SpencerCharnian Sperling

David E. SpicerAdrianne C. SpiegelmanCharles W. SpieringLouis R. SpinelliSharon A. SpirkSposato Landscape/Imports Inc.SSD Technology PartnersDeborah L. St. JeanSt. Jones ReserveBrigitte H. StaabIsmael StaboszSusan StallingsSusan J. StamatCara StanardEdward StankiewiczStanley SteemerGary L. StansberryStaplesStarboard RestaurantAlice W. StarkBrian T. StarkVonzell J. StarnesState Farm InsuranceState Line LiquorsHeather M. StatlerJane L. StaytonAnne S. SteeleEd and Marjorie SteinerKaren SteinerVictoria L. StellfoxAnnette and Richard StellhornMark S. Stellini, Sr.James T. StephensStefanie StephensSteven Brown & Associates, Inc.Daniel P. StevensRoy StewardBrenda L. StewartKaren M. StewartSusan M. StewartE. V. SticinskiBarbara StitzRebecca StiversStanley S. StivesStockley TavernRichard F. and Sally StokesClairissa J. StokesPeter T. StomieroskiRustyn StoopsJohn B. StormMatthew StormJustin D. StraderStratosphere Trampoline ParkDavid Strawbridge

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Pauline StreetBetty J. StreettTara StroussLisa J. StrusowskiStudioJAEDWalt and Lois StudteIda StultzPauline P. SturgeonDorothy I. SturgisGeorge C. SturgisStyle Savvy with KimKatheryn StylerAntonio R. SudlerTravis SudlerWilliam A. SuessNoelle M. SugalskiSugar Bee BoutiqueBarbara T. SullivanRobert J. SullivanShelley C. SullivanTimothy J. SullivanLynn E. SulpiziSunyataSussex County CouncilSussex County Farm Bureau Inc.Karen S. SwainKenneth C. SwannShari SwansonMark E. SwarbrickSweet SerenityElizabeth B. SybrantJennifer A. SykesEllis & Szabo, LLPJohn SzotkiewiczJoan R. TallhamerMarianne TallmanTaryn E. TangprichaBryon D. TannGordon O. TannerSteve L. TannerChristina TarabicosLori TascioneAlfred N. TaylorSandra N. TaylorStephen R. TaylorMary P. TeacheyTeal ConstructionJanet F. TeixeiraTeller Wines, Beers & SpiritsChristopher TerranovaLisa M. TerranovaMichael A. TerranovaCindy TerryHarry K. Terry

Terry Campus Alumni AssociationTerry Campus Business OfficeTerry Campus Culinary ArtsTerry Campus Faculty SenateTerry Campus Nursing DepartmentTerry Campus Staff SenateTerry Campus Wellness CenterTetra Tech, Inc.Tevebaugh AssociatesTexas RoadhouseThe Barnstormers TheaterThe Brick Hotel on the CircleThe Chemours Corporation EdgemoorThe Generation ProgramThe Greater Lewes FoundationThe House of Wright Mortuary, Inc.The Malmberg FirmThe Marcom Group, Ltd.The Melting PotThe Philadelphia FlyersThe Smith Firm, LLCThe Upper Cut, Inc.The Vitamin ShoppeThe Whiting-Turner Contracting CompanyLouis G. ThibaultJames K. ThistlewoodAmy S. ThomasEllaweise ThomasGiovanna ThomasRachel ThomasRandolph ThomasWillie G. ThomasAmanda L. ThompsonBradley ThompsonRenea L. ThompsonConnie L. ThomsonBruce ThorngateThree E PhotographyJohn TiceDaniel D. TidwellDavid D. TidwellJan L. TidwellTimeless TreasuresJessica TimsDiane TingleDwayne E. TinglePeter TonerWhitney TorrenceDiane L. TotoTown and Country SalonTrader Joe’sTrattoria Di NapoliChristine M. TravisChristine J. Tricarico

Lawrence TrinciaTrinity LogisticsTri-State Carpet, Inc.Maria M. TrocheDebra J. TroxlerTruistNicole TruittAmy and Michael TucciRena L. TuckerTami M. TuckerTrimika Y. TuckettDr. June and John TuranskyGeorge R. TurnerVerna C. TurnerEileen Tuthill-HowellSusan L. TyndallUnited States Hot Air Balloon TeamUniversity of Delaware (Associate in Arts Program)Upper Bay Surgery CenterUrban Grid Holdings, LLCKathleen A. VaheyHillary A. ValentineValle Cucina - Italian Steak HousePatricia A. Van AtterJohn Van GorpAudrey C. Van LuvenThalia C. Van OpstallLouis C. VangieriFran and Bill VanKleeckKerry B. VanvorstViktoryia VarapayevaVictoria A. VargaJack P. VarsalonaVascular Specialists of Delaware, P.A.Amporn G. VasquezSusan VavalaJennifer C. VeaseyElaine H. VenableVera BradleyVeterans of Foreign Wars of the US - Department of DelawareDaniel VezmarKathy A. VezmarMonica and Americo VianaBrian R. VickersJanice M. VickersRegina L. VickeryAlfred R. VietriJames A. VillarrealMichelle VincentDr. Viara Vincent-Giraffe and Leslie Vincent-GiraffeJeffrey VisalliVisual Sound

Victoria A. VlachosShelby VoakVolvo GroupW.K. Kellogg FoundationWendy WaddellWaddell & Reed, Inc.Adrian M. WadeMegan WagamanKaren S. WagamonAugustus C. WagnerCarol L. WajdaSusan E. Waldbusser ChumleyDebra J. WalkerMargaret M. WalkerMargo and Howell WallaceNakia L. WallaceWendy WallaceBarbara J. WallsFred L. WallsWalmart DoverWalmart Distribution CenterWalmart FoundationWalmart Supercenter - CamdenWalmart Supercenter - MilfordKim A. WalterSilja F. WalterJennifer WaltersLinda M. WaltzSandra L. WaltzMichele L. WarchJames D. WardWendy J. WardSteven W. WarrenKimberly A. WarrinerCharles E. WarringtonNatalie Washington-CarrilloWashington’s Green GrocerWater LiliLisa A. WatkinsTammy K. WatkinsKenneth G. WatkinsPatricia WatsonWawa, Inc.WBOCBarbara M. Weatherly, Esq.Connie C. WebbMary Lou WebbCharles S. WebbAshley R. WeberWeichert Realty First ClassRobert S. WeisBarry WeissLacey D. WellerRegina A. Wells



Richard WelshJesse B. WenciusConny and Richard WertzPatricia C. WessellCandis R. WestCharles P. WestHarry A. WestHuey W. WestKim R. WestWestown MoviesFrank P. WetterauTamara H. WhaleyVirginia A. WhaleyCharles WhealtonBernadette A. WheelerWhereabouts CafeDonna K. WhighamThomas M. WhiteBrenda WhitehurstSinyan WhitfieldCarolyn WhitmoreJames M. WhitmoreJillian M. WhitneyFrank C. WhittingtonCharles E. WickhamRita C. WierzbickiJohn H. WiesenBarbara H. and Donald WigginsChristine B. WilborneWild Quail Golf & Country ClubDenise O. WilkersonDonald E. WilkinsWilley FarmsAllen J. and Stephanie WilliamsAndrew J. WilliamsCraig WilliamsGabriela WilliamsJanelle WilliamsLatayja WilliamsTed WilliamsHarry WillisWillis Chevrolet BuickWillis FordWilmington & Western RailroadWilmington Blue RocksWilmington TrustWilmington UniversityBarbara WilsonDeborah R. WilsonKendall T. WilsonSara A. WilsonWilliam A. WilsonRobert H. WiltbankPatrice Winder

Nicole M. WindsorMartina D. WinnDarlene F. WinningtonLuke WinningtonTim WinsteadTimothy E. WinsteadDavid E. WishowskyThe Honorable William L. Witham, Jr.Lauren WitheriteStephanie WolfChristine G. WolfeJohn WolfleJennifer L. WolfordWilliam S. WongWillard C. WoodDiana WoodwardMarcia M. WoodwardGary L. WorthyJune M. Wright

Kimberly L. WrightShannon L. WrightJacquita L. Wright-HendersonAntionette Wright-JohnsonBridgette M. WrotenMary A. YaegerJoan L. YakscoeLisa M. YamakawaDawn YannickSwamy YeleswaramDawn M. YettoYMCA DoverYMCA, Western FamilyTina YocumDiana L. YoungCarol H. YoungJoseph V. YoungRobert YoungTammy Young

Thomas YoungYour Creation StationDonald ZalenskiDr. Mark and Dr. Susan ZawislakKathleen ZdrojewskiMeredith A. ZeitlerZelda’s Hair Clinic and Day SpaAytaged ZelekeMargaret A. Zelinko-DavisEvie ZerefosPamela C. ZickafooseJames R. ZilchAndrew D. ZimmermanMatthew H. ZinkMark ZirilliErin L. ZoranskiZoup! Fresh Soup Company

JPMorgan Chase Foundation funded a $125,000 grant to expand pathways for careers in technology through a CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Routing and Switching certificate program. The grant covers the program costs for instructors, student recruitment and equipment, as well as textbook and certification exam fees for students. To support students in completing the program, the College is providing scholarships for eligible applicants to cover the cost of tuition and fees. Picture are Dr. Judith A. Sciple, vice president for institutional effectiveness and development, Delaware Tech; Robert E. Hagerty, managing director, CIB Technology, JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Board of Trustees member, Delaware Tech; President Mark T. Brainard, president, Delaware Tech; Daryl A. Graham, vice president-relationship manager, JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Dr. Kathy Janvier, vice president and campus director, Stanton and George Campuses, Delaware Tech; and Dr. Lora A. Johnson, assistant campus director, Stanton and George Campuses, Delaware Tech.

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ABHA Architects, Inc.Ruthi Adams JosephAdams Radio Group Delmarva Peninsula K107.7Advantech, Inc.Aguila PhotographyAlbero, Kupferman & Associates, LLCAlex. BrownAlice Etherington TrustALOFT AeroArchitectsAmerican Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIOAmerican Legion Auxiliary Unit #28American Society of Mechanical EngineersRachel L. AndersonAnonymousChristopher G. and Carol S. AntonikArtesian WaterAsset Management AllianceAstraZenecaBonnie AtkinsATP Fitness LLC TA World Gym of MillsboroAvatar Instruments, Inc.Steven and Margaux AzzanesiB&W TekBlanche W. and J. Raymond BakerJo Ann M. BakerSandra S. BallBancroft ConstructionBank of America Charitable FoundationBobbi J. BarendsJoshua L. BarnesBayhealth Medical CenterBayside Resort Golf ClubDr. Valencia ‘Lynn’ BeatyBecker Morgan Group, Inc.Beebe HealthcareBill BenchoffChristina M. BernatBethany Beach Ocean SuitesPhilip BillsHelen, Elizabeth, and Lawrence Bivens, Sr.

George E. BoothWilbert R. BordleyStephen BorleskeRobert J. BradyMark and Charlotte BrainardDr. Harriet A. BrownBuck Simpers Architect + Associates, Inc.Thomas W. BurnBurris LogisticsCharles BurtonWilliam G. Bush, IV, Esq.Nancy S. CampbellPatricia Campbell-WhiteCanteenCapital OneCardio-Kinetics, Inc.Carl M. Freeman CommunitiesCarl M. Freeman Foundation, Inc.Cavaliers Country ClubJames T. Cavanaugh, IIICentury Engineering, Inc.Marilyn and George ChabbottThe Chemours Corporation EdgemoorChesapeake Utilities CorporationLinda ChickChick Harness and Supply, Inc.Chick-Fil-A at North DoverJanet M. ChinChristiana Care Health SystemDavid M. CiamariconeStevan D. ClassCNU FitCoastal Camera ClubJulian H. CoatesCoca-Cola RefreshmentsAnn CoilCollette Travel Service, Inc.Conley’s UM Church and Community Thrift ShopConner Strong & BuckelewHelen A. Connon

Construction Finance Management AssociationJeffrey M. CooperCordrey Charities IncCorporation Service Co.Rebecca W. CraftEddie CunninghamChristopher D. DagesseJoanne K. DammingerNadinia DavisDelaware Building Officials AssociationDelaware Crime Stoppers, Inc.Delaware Department of CorrectionDelaware Electric CooperativeDelaware Elevator, Inc.Delaware Engineering & Design CorporationDel-One Federal Credit UnionDelaware Governor’s Bioscience FellowshipDelaware Manufacturing Extension PartnershipDelaware Motor Transport Association, Inc.Delaware State ParksDelaware Valley Science Fairs, Inc.Dell, Inc.Delmarva PowerDelmarva Veteran BuildersDelmarva VOIPDeutsche BankDewey Beach Lions ClubDiscover BankMaribeth B. and Grant DocketyDone Done Fitness, LLCMary M. DoodyDover Family PhysiciansDover Federal Credit UnionDover Post (Gatehouse Media, Inc.)Jeanne DuNordDuPont CompanyDynamic Physical Therapy Services, LLCEagle Group, Inc.Eastern Shore McDonald’sEDiS Company

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President’s Circle

The following donors are founding members of the College’s President’s Circle, which recognizes donors who contributed $500 or more in 2016.

Estate of William W. Dailey, Jr. & Florence E. DaileyGeorge M. EvanchoMichaela M. EvansMary A. FarrellIda C. Faucett and FamilyFirst State Community Action Agency, Inc.First State OrthopaedicsFOP Delaware State LodgeFOP New Castle County Lodge #5FOP Wilmington Police Lodge No. 1Franklin P. Perdue & Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, Inc.Kathy R. FrielFulton Bank Georgetown Delaware BranchFuturTech ConsultingG.A. Blanco and Sons, Inc.Garbutt Family Charitable TrustGardeners By The SeaMichelle GareyGeneral Builders, LLCDr. Orlando J. George, Jr. and Mrs. Linda K. GeorgeGeorge & Lynch, Inc.Georgetown/Millsboro RotaryChristine B. GillanHeidi J. GilmoreEllen and Joseph GoldsteinGoodSearch - GoodShopLawrence D. GreenScott GreenNorman D. Griffiths, Esq.Patti A. GrimesVic W. GumperHaass’ Family Butcher ShopRobert E. HagertyHayman CreativeHertrich Family of Automotive Dealerships, Inc.Highmark BlueCross BlueShield DelawareLaura and Roland HillHoneywell, Specialty ChemicalsJohn A. HoopesHorsey Family Youth Foundation, Inc.



Daniel A. and Mary Lynn HoughtalingPatricia W. HowardChristine and Joseph HudsonIntegrated Wealth Management, LLCIntegrity Management CompanyIntelliCarThe Irene P. Sorbara FoundationJamestown PaintingDr. Kathy and Ed JanvierJanvier JewelersMrs. Cornelia JohnsonDr. Lora and Mr. Tim JohnsonR. Jeffrey JohnsonRichard Y. Johnson & Son, Inc.W P. JohnsonJohnson & Johnson Services, Inc.Dr. Kimberly L. Joyce and Mr. Steve GriffisJP Morgan ChaseJulian Karpoff, P.C.Nancy M. KassnerCatherine O. KavanaghDr. & Mrs. G. Timothy KavelBarry S. KayneKent County Association of RealtorsRichard C. KralevichStephen F. KuzminskiL&W InsuranceChristine LaymanFrances H. LeachJon LeekingCarolyn Lehman JohnsonThomas LemonAlan B. LevinLighthouse Cove & CateringCharlotte T. ListerLolita A. LopezHseuh M. LuM & T Charitable FoundationM. Davis Farms, LLC.Mitchell MageePaula and John MaioranoSharlene M. ManshipMaple Dale Golf ClubJack MarkellMartin Karl Feldman FoundationMason Dixon VFW 7234Massey’s Landing Park, Inc.William H. MasterThomas J. McCarthyMichael A. McCloskeyRobert McKennett

The Malmberg FirmThe Marcom Group, Ltd.Gerard M. and Deborah McNesbyTerry and Vanessa MegeeKathy MegyeriMelvin Joseph Construction CompanyMichael MeoliMERITRoger I. MichaelsonTracy A. MilesJanet L. MillerLawrence and Florence MillerMichael MillerMilliCare by EBCMillsboro Chrysler Dodge Jeep RamCynthia M. MitchellJohn L. MitchellMerrill C. MooreRonald W. MooreChristy A. MoriartyCarol B. MorleyDavid R. and Laura MorrisPaul T. Morris, Jr.Bill J. MorrowMountaire FarmsCharles L. MundellNanticoke Health ServicesNavient FoundationAllan NelsonMark and Mary NewcottNickle Electrical CompaniesBarbara F. NiemannJamey J. O’SheaO. A. Newton & Son CompanyAustin F. Okie (Isabel Okie Trust)Carol Owens, M.D. and Louis F. Owens, M.D.Parkway Gravel, Inc.Parts Plus - Ocean Area Tire - GoodyearLynn PattsPearson EducationNancy C. PeartPeninsula Regional Medical CenterPepsi Cola Bottling VenturesPerdue Farms, Inc.Pfister Insurance, Inc.PPG IndustriesPreston Automotive GroupRalph and Betty PrettymanPurusha’s PicksJohn PyneQPS, LLC

Sonja M. QuinonezR & R Commercial RealtyR W Smith Investment CoRaces2RunMelissa L. RakesCandis L. RamelliRaymond F. Book & AssociatesRed Frog EventsRehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary ClubCarol C. RhodesHenry and Barbara RidgelyKaren L. RolloRotary Club of Dover Capital CityJune N. RouxRoy Klein Education FoundationRoyal FarmsCharles T. RyanDr. Anis Saliba and Mrs. Selham Sue SalibaSantora CPA GroupJustina M. SapnaDana L. SawyerMaureen T. ScholzSusan R. SchranckDr. Judith A. ScipleSeiberlich TraneJohn D. ShevockNancy J. ShevockBrian D. Shirey, Esq.Shore Distributors, Inc.Sheridan A. ShupePaul A. SichauSiemens Healthcare DiagnosticsSilicato DevelopmentSIMM Associates, Inc.Darshdeep SinghSmile SolutionsHelen Ann SmithBill and Ileana SmithMichael R. SouthSouth Coastal DE AARP Chapter #5227Spade & Trowel Garden ClubSposato Landscape/Imports, Inc.St. Jones ReserveEdward StankiewiczEd and Marjorie SteinerKaren SteinerAnnette and Richard StellhornMark S. Stellini, Sr.Steven Brown & Associates, Inc.Susan M. StewartRichard F. and Sally Stokes

John B. StormDavid StrawbridgeStudioJAEDSussex County CouncilSussex County Farm Bureau, Inc.Ellis & Szabo, LLPTeal ConstructionTerry Campus Alumni AssociationTerry Campus Faculty SenateTerry Campus Staff SenateTetra Tech, Inc.Tevebaugh AssociatesThe Greater Lewes FoundationThe Smith Firm, LLCAmy S. ThomasDaniel D. TidwellDavid D. TidwellTrinity LogisticsTruistDr. June and John TuranskyUpper Bay Surgery CenterUrban Grid Holdings, LLCJohn Van GorpJack P. VarsalonaDr. Viara Vincent-Giraffe and Leslie Vincent-GiraffeVolvo GroupW.K. Kellogg FoundationMargaret M. WalkerMargo and Howell WallaceWalmart Distribution CenterWalmart FoundationWawa, Inc.WBOCWeichert Realty First ClassCharles WhealtonThe Whiting-Turner Contracting CompanyBarbara H. and Donald WigginsAllen J. and Stephanie WilliamsWillis FordWilmington UniversityTimothy E. WinsteadThe Honorable William L. Witham, Jr.Stephanie WolfJacquita L. Wright-HendersonSwamy YeleswaramYMCA DoverDiana L. YoungJames R. Zilch

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Halina and Carl John Abramowicz, M.D.Charles C. Allen, Jr.John R. Allen, Sr.Paula and Warren L. Allen Sr.Blanche W. and J. Raymond BakerBarbara and Phillip H. BanksPhilip BillsMs. Heather A. BlockNorman H. Boyer, M.D.James T. Cavanaugh, IIIMarilyn and George ChabbottJoyce Stout-Cosgrove, M.D. and Martin Cosgrove, M.D.William W. Dailey, Jr. & Florence E. Dailey EstateEdwin Davis, Jr.Santos F. Delgado, M.D.Mirja DeRonde EstateNorma Lee and Richard DerricksonIda Mae EllisAlice Etherington EstateIda C. Faucett and FamilyMs. Carol FaucettChris Fisher and Michael PetersonMichelle and Joshua FreemanMr. Bruce Freeman

Joe Ann Adams

Kelly and Landy Adams

Thurman Adams

Tracy and Ken Adams

Barbara and Chick Allen

Bill Allen

Ren Allen

Susie Allen

Bonnie Atkins

Janine MacDonald Carlson

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L E G A C Y S O C I E T Y

Legacy Society

The Legacy Society is a special group of individuals who contribute cumulative lifetime gifts of at least $50,000 and (or) have announced their intention to leave a gift to the College through estate planning.

Marjorie Gail GarbuttDr. Orlando J. George, Jr. and Mrs. Linda K. GeorgeJay W. Glasmann (Glasmann Foundation)Ellen and Joseph GoldsteinSusan Graham-Tough and Don ToughJames L. Penn Guenveur and Lucy GuenveurChristine and Joseph HudsonThe Irene P. Sorbara FoundationMarcia and Lawrence Jilk, Jr.Melvin L. Joseph Sr.Mrs. Connie Faucett KapoorKisan Karapurkar, M.D.Martin Karl Feldman FoundationNancy M. KassnerTrena and Bob KellyJane Knaus and Cynthia MyersHoward R. Layton, CPA CSEPJames Lockard, M.D.Douglas S. MacDonald, Ed.D. and Clare A. MacDonaldAnn MarvelJeanette R. McDonnalDorothea McLane, EstatePamela and James W. Miller, M.D.Andrea and Robert Minutoli

Honorary Legacy Society

Charles F. Moore, D.D.S.Dr. Marcia M. Moore and Dr. John Z. ImbrieMerrill C. MooreBarbara NiemannAustin F. Okie (Isabel Okie Trust)Carol Owens, M.D. and Louis F. Owens, M.D.Jason PalmerFranklin P. Perdue & Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, Inc.Mitzi and Franklin P. PerdueHenry W. PetersEstate of Elizabeth RigoDr. Anis Saliba and Mrs. Selham Sue SalibaWilliam W. SpruanceEd and Marjorie SteinerElizabeth Taylor EstateRaymond G. Tronzo M.D.Mary Truitt EstateEolyne and Robert W. Tunnell, Sr.Paulyne TunnellWilliam Ulmer, Jr., EstateRuby R. Vale FoundationDr. Viara Vincent-Giraffe and Leslie Vincent-GiraffeMargo and Howell WallaceElsie and John Williams

Connie Costigan

Bonney and Charles Eggleston

Ben Faucett

Linford P. Faucett III

Robert Faucett

Margareta Groetsema

Ruthi Adams Joseph

Jennie Keith

Kathy Krajewski

Amy Lear

Christine MacDonald

Carl Peters

Nancy Porter Peters

Sherry and Hans Peters

Marie Rust

Charlotte and Jim Samans

Lois Sullivan Estate

Jill and Stan Taylor

Mindi and Robert W. Tunnel, III

Robert W. Tunnell, Jr.


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gifts serve as a testament to their belief in our students, ourmission, and our aspirations as an institution.

Special thanks to our Inauguration sponsor

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for their generous contributions to the 50th Anniversary Fund in honor of Dr. Mark T. Brainard, fifth president of Delaware Tech.

The full amount of the contributions will benefit the greatest needs of students at all Delaware Tech campuses.

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