Mystery Classmate 129

Congratulations to Coleman Brennan, Pam Van Cara Collis, Pam Pristas Dwyer, Deb Faskow Feller, Celesta Van Sickel Bjornson, Lisa Smith, Kelly Sauer Mazon, Leslie Rush Cuda, Stephanie Papazis Neuschwander, Michele Sherer Ancheta, Linda Wolff, Beth Chufo Nichols, Staci Blagovich Dunbar, Kira Bartlett Kenyherz, and Chad Calabria, all of whom correctly identified Tony Seko ('84) as Mystery Classmate #129 and are listed in the order that their responses were received.

Several classmates shared fond memories of Tony. Pam Van Cara Collis, Kelly Sauer Mazon, Michele Sherer Ancheta, Linda Wolff, and Chad Calabria saw Tony at this summer's Class of '84 reunion and thought that he looks great and/or exactly the same, and is very funny and nice besides. Michele added that Tony was her prom date.

Beth Chufo noted that “Tony's girlfriend was cool and a real trooper to hang out with all of us after the reunion at the old Sand Trap.”

Lisa Smith wrote, “Tony is the friend that I've known the longest and, fortunately, get to see every 10 years or so! I think that most will agree that he is as sweet and kind as he was when we were in kindergarten together at Chalfant Elementary 35 years ago!”

In case you were wondering, Tony lives in North Carolina and works for Time Warner Cable. Thanks to Damon Johncour for the picture.

Amy Chufo Prezelski guessed Steve Sanok. Jerry Koutavas guessed Carl “Skip” Adametz.

Mystery Classmate 128

Congratulations to Jerry Koutavas, who correctly identified Scott Rosenfeld (’83) as Mystery Classmate #128.

In case you were wondering, Scott obtained his bachelors of Arts from The University of Pittsburgh in 1992 and his massage therapy training from Career Training Academy's 600 hour Therapeutic Massage Program in 1999. Upon graduation he has continued his education in the specialty of On-Site or Seated Massage, which allows him the diversity to give massages in such locations as corporate offices, stores, schools, hospitals, wellness fairs, parks and other locations.

Since joining The Bright Yoga and Healing Arts Center's team Scott has already brought his massage chair to various locations around town and invites you to contact us to schedule his appearance at your place of work or worship or play.

Joe Caprara guessed David Kotler. Greg Markantone guessed Kevin Cervi. Bill Stout guessed Chris Marshall.

Milton Koutavas guessed Andy Gass. Amy Petrina Tarantini guessed “a Stamera or Jay Constable.” Donna Andreas Copley considered John Flaherty, Tim Williams, and her brother John Andreas, but didn’t commit to any of the three.

Megan Mahoney really worked her brain. She wrote, “My first thought was that #128 looked a little "Rich Reschoff-y" but too thin, especially across the shoulders. After some thought, I am pretty sure that is not Rich, and lean a little to Joe Zezza, but still have my doubts, recalling that his shoulders were a little broader too. Maybe I should think on it some more. He does look familiar, but can't place him for sure.”

Many respondents complained about the poor photo quality. This would be a good time to remind everyone that you are invited to send a picture – of yourself or someone else – for future guessing.

Mystery Classmate 127

Congratulations to Milton Koutavas, Ria Callas Kartsonas, Kimberly Hall, Megan Mahoney, Greg Markantone, Stephanie Papazis Neuschwander, Karen Campbell Ricci, Maria Wojtaszek Romanelli, Melissa Mahoney Kortyna, Jerry Koutavas, and Amy Chufo Prezelski, all of whom correctly identified Mike Zanic (’82) as Mystery Classmate #127 and are listed in the order that their responses were received.

Several classmates shared fond memories of Mike. Milton Koutavas wrote, “Mike has always been a good person and a leader. Our families have had a lot of good times with one another over the years. I will never forget some of those Pitt - Penn State games at the Zanics’ house back in the day or basketball practice with the church.”

Milton’s brother Jerry Koutavas noted that Mike is of Greek descent, and added, “What was great about visiting Mike's family was the opportunity to learn boxing trivia by visiting Mike's neighbor, the notorious saxophonist and boxing trivia guru Lenny Rinchiuso ('85).”

Megan Mahoney remembered that Mike was smart and that he played soccer. Her sister Melissa Mahoney Kortyna added that Mike was “one of the most intelligent people I have known. He was a wonderful friend and scholastic rival (he always won) from first grade at Woodside on up through our high school graduation.”

Ria Callas Kartsonas wrote, “What a stud!”

In case you were wondering, Mike is an attorney with Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham LLP, in Pittsburgh. He has concentrated his practice in the area of complex, commercial litigation with emphasis in insurance coverage litigation, toxic tort-related bankruptcies, and environmental litigation, including representation of the debtors in the largest asbestos and silica-related pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy filed in the United States.

Mike joined Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham in 1989 and became a partner in 1997. He has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America and was selected by the Pittsburgh Business Times in 2004 as a "Fast Tracker," an award that recognizes business professionals under the age of 45 who are making a difference in Pittsburgh and the surrounding community. In 2004 and 2005, Mike was designated as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer® in the field of insurance coverage by Law and Politics magazine.

Leslie Rush Cuda guessed Ken Fetsick. Susan Marchl Young guessed Maneck Kapadia. Andrew “Bearsy” Plack guessed Lloyd Tucker.

Mike Kuzy guessed a Davliakos – but didn’t specify George, John, Connie or Jim. David Kotler guessed Bob Vila. Keith Shipley guessed Steve, Al Bundy's neighbor from Married with Children.

Sharon Dollard Cannella guessed Adam Karsten, and shared a funny story. She wrote, “I didn't know Adam well in school, but I remember going to Europe with him (and you as well). The memory of him that stands out the most took place at a Beer Garden in Germany. Mr. Blangero told us we could each have one "mass" (liter) of beer, and left us alone while he sat at a table with other chaperones. I don't know if you remember, but our parents signed forms saying we were allowed to have one, and only one, beer on the entire trip. In the meantime, Adam drank a second liter and ordered a third. When Mr. Blangero returned to ask Adam if he was drinking a second beer, the waitress brought over his third beer. Adam knew he had been caught and paid the waitress. Then Mr. Blangero took Adam's beer and chugged the whole thing. We were all very impressed!”

Mystery Classmate 126

Congratulations to Lauren Hoener Nace and Brian “S.D.” Stevenson, both of whom sort-of correctly identified Dave Weidenhamer (’84) as Mystery Classmate #126, and are listed in the order that their responses were received.

However, once again there was a controversy over the photo.

Dave Weidenhamer wrote, “Well, this is a most interesting photograph. This was the first job I had when I moved to Gettysburg over two years ago. A few months after I started, and much to my amazement, Lauren Hoener Nace came on board. It took me a few minutes to convince her
I had gone to elementary school with her and her sister, Kim.

“However, I don't see Lauren or myself in this picture. You can't dispute that is a male from the clothing. So that rules out Lauren, who's not that tall anyway, and my face isn't that angelic anymore! I do believe this is an old photo as the fellow on the far left has been dead for almost four years. (Editor’s Note: Well, duh, it’s a Ghost Tour! Finally some truth in advertising!) It could be that they have a new guy that sort of looks like him, and this is a new guy, but then other details in the picture would be different. Katie, the little girl would be taller, the company name would be on the sign, the background would be different. So, if it's not supposed to be me - and it's not - then I don't know who it is. And I can't imagine that a third Churchill grad would have worked for this company and no one would've brought it up before.”

Later, Dave added, “Sorry, it's not me. I just showed the photo to my co-worker, and he informs me the picture is at least five years old, and the two kids in the back were Gettysburg High School students.”

Lauren concurred with at least part of the story. She wrote, “Dave and I actually did the ghostwalks together in Gettysburg, but we have both since retired from the business. He is a newlywed and I still see him and Terah around town every now and then. He is a sweetheart!”

So, that wasn’t him. Kudos to Lauren and S.D. for guessing correctly anyway. In the interest of accuracy, a photo of the real Dave “Sweetheart” Weidenhamer is posted as well. He’s the one on the boat.

And, in case you were wondering, Dave writes, “My wife Terah and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary at the end of September while moving into our new home near Waynesboro, PA, about 25 miles from Gettysburg. No kids - yet. I work as an Instructor for the Training Division of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (yes, FEMA). I work in a reservist capacity, so when I'm not developing materials or traveling to disasters, I put in some hours at a history book store and at a "wet-plate" photography studio in Gettysburg.”

Ted Showers guessed Ron Ways. Karen Campbell Ricci guessed Clay Aiken. Kira Kenyherz Bartlett guessed Adam Karsten.

Jerry Koutavas guessed Kevin Cervi. Paul Rodgers guessed Daniel Boone. Mike Kuzy guessed Brian Talbert, or his brother Dan Talbert.

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Mystery Classmates 125

Congratulations to Debbie Faskow Feller, Kelly O’Connor, Coleman Brennan, Lori Haas Baccari, Staci Blagovich Dunbar, Pam Van Cara Collis, Leslie Rush Cuda, Kirsten Bonvalot Schwoegl, Milton Koutavas, Colleen O’Connor Casey, Kelly Sauer Mazon, Lisa Smith, Laura Murton O’Hara, Caren Bloom, Damon Johncour, Celesta Van Sickel Bjornson, Karen Campbell Ricci, Kira Kenyherz Bartlett, Cheryl Mehalic, Linda Wolff, Jean Ward Dunnivan, and Michele Sherer Ancheta, all of whom correctly identified David Barclay and Chris Kennedy (’84) as Mystery Classmates #125 and are listed in the order that their responses were received.

In addition, Maria Wojtaszek Hughes, Karen Bonvalot Torres, Joanna Patterson, Nancy Ondick Hahn, Rich Reschoff, Erin Burgard DiPerna, Lynn Abt LeBlanc, Tracey Lucchino McDonough, and Pam Pristas Dwyer identified only Dave. John Plack, and Amy Gongaware Senkow identified only Chris. They receive half credit.

In case you were wondering, Dave and Chris both reside in the Pittsburgh area. Dave is employed at Shuman Juvenile Detention Center, and he and his wife Pam have a son Braden, age 5. Chris is running the family plumbing business and likes to ride his Harley. The photo was taken at May’s Class of ’84 reunion picnic.

Many classmates shared fond memories of Dave and Chris.

Coleman Brennan, John Plack, Milton Koutavas, and Caren Bloom remembered that Chris’ nickname was Kringle, Crinkle, Krinkles, or Crink. Maria Wojtaszek Hughes noted that Dave lives near her and she has seen him several times recently. Lori Haas Baccari opined that “age is their best friend. They look good.”

Caren Bloom recalled that Chris’ older brother Keith used to date her older sister Riki (’83). Damon Johncour remembered that Dave and Chris were good guys and great teammates. Lynn Abt LeBlanc went to Indiana University of Pennsylvania with Dave.

Ted Showers didn’t guess, but admired Chris’ mustache and noted that I took the time to erase Dave’s nametag in the picture. Kira Kenyherz Bartlett wrote, “I’ve known Dave since elementary school! He’s still as upbeat and happy friendly as I always remembered. He always had that mischievous twinkle in his eye!”

Michele Sherer Ancheta got to spend some time with Dave, his wife and son at the reunion picnic, but Chris was roaring off on his Harley when she arrived. She added, “He still looks the same - just an older version of his high school self! (Aren't we all?!?)” Lisa Smith enjoyed seeing the guys at the picnic and noted that “Dave's son, in some ways, is a ‘chip off the old block!’ In all seriousness, Dave and his wife have done a great job!!!”

Cheryl Mehalic told a funny story. “David cheated off of me in English since 5th grade!! See his name begins with B (in one row) and mine with M (in the next row) so we sat next to each other in English class, almost every year. In fact, one year he even had his class changed so he could be in the same class as I was so he could copy off of me!! The bad part is one year he actually got a better grade than I did (do to his capabilities at kissing butt). Oh well we laughed a lot!!”

The Burgard family is related to everyone. Erin Burgard DiPerna wrote, “I believe that the guy on the left is my cousin David "Cuddy" Barclay--the sunglasses are throwing me a bit. If that is David, I can't even begin to describe the ways he would terrorize my sisters, cousins and I when we were little. Cuddy can still belt out those Christmas carols at our family gathering on Christmas Eve night. I have fond memories of when David was a security guard at Monroeville Mall...decked out in his police gear. I think that David and Damon Johncour hold the ‘longest reception’ record at Churchill -- 99 yards? The Barclay family is still on Barclay Avenue and they are still hilarious.”

Milton Koutavas wrote, “David Barclay looks the same as if he were back in high school. Dave was friends with my older brothers Jerry and Denny and a good all-around athlete. I remember Dave and his older brother Danny coming by to shoot hoops when we lived on Barclay Avenue. I also remember when Chris played catcher on my brothers’ little league team. He led the team in hitting and being ejected the most. Good memories!!!!”

Donna Andreas Copley took the photo. She wrote, “I enjoyed catching up with Dave at the reunion... it was fun to remember back to seventh grade and the ole obstacle course challenge. It was amazing what a big deal that was in the school with bets and all..... One of those fun memories from the only year I got to go to Forest Hills Junior High! It sounds like Dave is doing well and getting some coaching in too! All I remember about Chris was that all the girls loved him in junior high...”

Nancy Ondick Hahn wins the prize. She wrote, “I have to say that I'd recognize that smile any day! Dave was one of my first crushes at Shaffer Elementary! I know that smile because I certainly stared at him enough through those years! I always hoped he'd pick me to be on his kickball team and as much as I hoped he'd throw the ball at me while playing desk ball, I also prayed that the force of the throw wouldn't knock me down to the floor! I actually got to roller skate with him once at the Forest Hills Roller Rink... a dream come true at the time! However, as we skated around, he was only digging for info about the girl he really wanted to skate with - Chrissy Perello! Such is life! I sure hope Dave enjoyed reading this baring of my soul!”

Amy Petrina Tarantini guessed that Chris was Keith Evers. Pam Pristas Dwyer guessed that Chris was Mike Damico. Erin Burgard DiPerna guessed that Chris was Geraldo Rivera.

Mystery Classmate 124

Congratulations to Maria Wojtaszek Romanelli, Kelly Sauer Mazon, John Lees, Kira Kenyherz Bartlett, and Colleen O’Connor Casey, all of whom correctly identified John Kun (’82) as Mystery Classmate #124 and are listed in the order that their responses were received.

In case you were wondering, Dr. John Kokai-Kun is Director of Microbiology at Biosynexus, Inc., in Gaithersburg, MD. Biosynexus is a biopharmaceutical company that is commercializing a portfolio of products for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. The company has focused its initial efforts on developing products for the prevention and treatment of hospital acquired – nosocomial – staphylococcal infections.

John Lees shared fond memories of John. He wrote, “I wanna say this is John Kun ('82), but it has been 20 years! I think it's the smile and the eyes. If it is him, I need to talk to that guy!! He kind of disappeared from my life after college! I remember the many, many laughs in high school, starting a band, practicing in his house with his mom critiquing the musicianship. The parties, OH! The parties!! I need to chat with this boy!”

Mike Kuzy guessed Lloyd Richard, or maybe John Smozski’s uncle.

Mystery Classmate 123

Congratulations to Carrie Schadle, Beth “TGIF” Chufo Nichols, Milton Koutavas, Jack Horner, Marc Schanfarber, Tracey Lucchino McDonough, Maria Wojtaszek Hughes, Brian “S.D.” Stevenson, Tabitha Husted Riggio, Paul Rodgers, Bill Stout, Dave Holmes, Pam Matthews, Andy Moss, Robin Carey Seddon, and Rebecca Canobbio Abel, all of whom correctly identified Aarti Gurnani (’85) as Mystery Classmate #123 and are listed in the order that their responses were received.

In case you were wondering, Aarti Gurnani Krentz and her husband Jeff Krentz live in Rowayton, CT. They have a handsome little son named Bennett. Aarti works for Cisco Systems, Inc. as a Consulting Principal for their Internet Business Solutions Group in the Cable Practice Area and in July moderated a discussion at the Customer Care Committee Forum in Philadelphia on self care systems, including specific recommendations and best practices for improving service through customer friendly automation.

Several classmates shared fond memories of Aarti. Tabitha Husted Riggio remembered that she was a nice girl. Robin Carey Seddon called her a “color guard extraordinaire.” Dave Holmes and Pam Matthews spelled Aarti’s name correctly and added, “She was such a burnout.”

Bill Stout wrote, “In physics, Mr. Nagy made Aarti sit next to me. We laughed some, but I mostly just dragged her down. To this day the only vector that I understand is a straight line to the fridge for another cheap beer!”

Marc Schanfarber remembered Aarti from computer science class. Andy Moss corroborated this, noting, “She was a good friend through the Churchill years. Probably one of the brightest, sweetest people I knew. We had good times on Rifle team but I also remember working with her on computer programming (Fortran 77) with Marc Schanfarber.”

Amy Petrina Tarantini and Paula Recchio Joseph guessed Shernaaz Kapadia, who previously appeared as Mystery Classmate #41. It’s probably not a coincidence that when Shernaaz was pictured no fewer than five contestants guessed Aarti. It must be the “double A’S” in their first names that has gotten some classmates confused.

Wendy Silverman Calfe guessed Anthea Papazis. Keith Shipley guessed Ria Callas. Jim Davliakos guessed Risa Glick.