Pat Vernon (MGS 2024)
In his 35 years in technology education—34 of those at State High—Pat Vernon has seen and taught through a lot of changes, as you’d imagine. “There certainly was a lot of progression in technology. It was an exciting time,” he said. “It still is!” Pat grew up in Pittsburgh and attended Penn State McKeesport for […]
Lynne Sanders (MGS 2024)
In her 38 years in education—31 of them in SCASD—Lynne Sanders was a classroom teacher, a reading specialist, and a principal, and helped to start an award-winning internship program for student teachers. “I loved working in the school district,” Lynne said. “And I guess you could say I had longevity.” After teaching for five years […]
Loretta “Laurie” Jeffreys (MGS 2024)
As a parent of children and grandchildren who went through the State College Area Schools, with a decade of service on the school board and a decade in the classroom as a teacher, Loretta “Laurie” Jeffreys says she was proud to be a part of this excellent school district. The Jeffreys moved to State College […]
Leah Mueller ’08 & Jared Yarnall-Schane (MGS 2024)
In the heart of State College, Leah Mueller and Jared Yarnall-Schane are carrying on the 65-year legacy of performing arts education at their studio on Pugh Street, which they purchased in 2022. Their journey highlights their shared aspirations and a commitment to nurturing young talent through the vibrant world of musical theater. In 1955, Betty […]
Charles “Doc” Loviscky (MGS 2024)
Charles “Doc” Loviscky grew up in Greenville, a small town in western Pennsylvania. After graduating from high school, he attended Thiel College where he met his wife of 57 years, Barbara. He earned a degree in Business Administration with a minor in Education while working 20 hours per week. Doc earned an M.A. in Sociology and […]
Katie Gallagher 1986-2022 (MGS 2024)
Katie Gallagher, an artist at heart and a designer by profession, bloomed from her central Pennsylvania roots to make a bold statement in the world of fashion. Her journey, tragically cut short, left behind a legacy that continues to inspire. Born on August 15, 1986, in DuBois, Katie moved with her three sisters, Gwen, Lara […]
Ginger Breon ’77 (MGS 2024)
Ginger Breon ’77 was the first in her family to go to college—a decision she made thanks to her favorite teacher who she said, “saw more in me than I saw in myself,” and set the course for her career. “Mr. Jim Williams inspired my love for accounting and the critical thinking needed to validate […]
Rick Bryant ’75 (MGS 2024)
Rick Bryant’s elementary and secondary education was entirely within the State College Area School District. “I went to Radio Park Elementary and Park Forest Junior High when both schools were brand new. When I was in the 8th grade my class was one of those that got to experience split sessions. Westerly Parkway Jr. High […]
David Weintraub ’76 (MGS 2024)
David Weintraub ’76 said State College was a great place to grow up. “I still have close friends from 1st grade at Panorama Village Elementary School. And my teachers there were wonderful: Mrs. Guild, Mrs. Foster, Mrs., Breon, Mrs. Sunday, Mrs. Trostle,” he shared. “Of course, at the time, I had no idea what sacrifices […]
Dean Phillips ’69 (MGS 2024)
Being part of the Maroon & Gray celebration is especially meaningful to Dean Phillips ’69 because of this year’s beneficiary: the Mental Health Matters Fund. He’s candid in sharing his mental health journey that began around the time he moved with his family from Pullman, Washington, to State College in 1964. “I was about to […]
