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Mary Kay Archer Montovino ’73, Executive Secretary (Retired) SCASD, Former Board Member and Former President, SCASD Education Foundation
When she started first grade in part of the “new” Westerly Parkway Junior High School, Mary Kay Archer Montovino ’73 began a lifelong journey with

Shared passion for teaching fuels a lifelong friendship
In 1965, two women met by chance at a State College grocery store. Gwen Bunnell and Linda Domin realized they had a connection: Gwen’s father

Gwen Bunnell, Kindergarten Teacher (Retired), Corl Street Elementary
Gwen Bunnell grew up in Glenside near Philadelphia, where her father was president of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. The importance of education was instilled

Linda Domin ’57, Kindergarten Teacher (Retired), Lemont Elementary
Linda Chambers Domin ’57 grew up in State College. For 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades she attended Fraser Street School, now the post office building.

Ian Hendrickson-Smith ’92, Professional musician: Six-time Grammy Award-winning saxophonist for the Tonight Show, The Roots, Amy Winehouse, Al Green, Mark Ronson and more.
If you’ve ever watched the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, you’ve most likely seen and have definitely heard the talents of Ian Hendrickson-Smith ’92. He

Allayn Salter Beck ’04, Executive Director, State College Food Bank
After graduating from State High, Allayn Salter Beck ’04 took a year off to work as a nanny; but, inspired by some incredible teachers from