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Whether it was in class, at the dorm, or by chance encounter, all of our alumni couples have one thing in common—they met and fell in love at school. The Bulletin asked alumni to share their personal stories so that we could recognize and celebrate them. In their own words, here are a few of the many who responded.

Bob Barlow P’75 and Cheryl Zajack P’75
"We were in the same class and both lived in Osol Hall, so we "knew" each other since "the beginning." We had all the same classes and had many mutual friends. We also attended many of the same parties, etc. in the dorm. We began dating in the spring of '71. We graduated on May 18, 1975, and got married on May 31, 1975."

Robert Cieslinski PharmD’07 and Diana Ramotowski DPT’05
Anthony Tassone PMM'03 and Miriam (Chehab) Tassone P'07

"Met in 2000. Had a mutual friend that intruduced us at a fraternity gathering. Miriam was then my escort at Big Man on Campus event that Spring. We started dating in the fall of 2001 and have been together ever since."


Francis Montone P’76 and Rita (Marzen) Montone P’76
"We met in class (I can't recall which one, specifically), when I dropped an umbrella on her."

Robert P’96 and Angela (Romaneli) Nace P’97, PharmD’98
Robert P’96 and Angela (Romanelli) Nace P’97, PharmD’98
"We were both peer counselors together and first met during our training program. At that time, we were both seeing other people and were just friends. About a year later, while Rob was completing a rotation at the VA hospital, we ran into each other on campus. We talked briefly for a few minutes, and then he later called one of my friends to ask if I was seeing anyone. When he was given the green light, he called and asked me on a "date." Not just pizza at Royals, but he made reservations at The Astral Plane in Center City on Friday, October 13, 1995. I thought to myself, if it works out tonight, then it is meant to be. Now, Friday the 13th is our lucky day."

Keneth P’65 and Selma (Blatnick) Bitz P’65

"We were alphabetically next to one another, and therefore we were lab partners, seated next to one another in lecture halls, in all the small sections together. In those days, everything was done alphabetically. We were destined to be together for the rest of our lives."


Eric M. C’08, MBA’09 and Melisa J. (Helyer) Bachman PharmD’09
Eric M. C’08, MBA’09 and Melissa J. (Hellyer) Bachman PharmD’09
"Melissa and I were chemistry lab partners freshman year in Dr. Bentzley’s class. We hit it off quickly, dated for several years, and got married shortly after graduation."

Susan Segraves P’80 and Art Segraves P’79
"We were introduced to each other at an AZO party because we were supposed to be paired together in a wedding. That couple didn't get married, but we did!"

Michael P’80 and Kate (Burns) Purzycki BI’83
Michael P’80 and Kate (Burns) Purzycki BI’83
"Mike and I met during the spring semester of my freshman year. He walked by my table as I was sitting with my friends in the cafeteria (Whitecar Hall at the time). I remember looking up as he walked by and I felt my heart skip a beat! About a week later, Mike stopped by the table to talk to my friends and me. The next day, he asked me for my phone number (he still has that slip of paper with my phone number on it). We went to the movies to see Rocky on our first date. We’ve been together ever since. I’ll always have a soft spot in my heart for USP. I met the love of my life there."

Lynn Tomsho BC’98 and John Tomsho PhC’98

Lynn (Pellegrin) Tomsho BC’98 and John Tomsho PhC’98
"We met in 1996 while taking classes together. John used to always kick the back of my chair while in Dr. Snow's biochemistry class. We started dating in Oct 1997 and got married in July 2000."

Tanja Szautner BI’96 and Matt Vaneman BI’96
"We knew each other through mutual friends and first talked in analytical chemistry class. "

H. Scot MPT’90 and Ruth (Szuszczewicz) Birchmeier P’88
H. Scot MPT’90 and Ruth (Szuszczewicz) Birchmeier P’88
"We kept seeing each other around school, but apparently he was intrigued when he saw me in front of Osol Hall with 2 police cars. They helped me get into my car after I had locked the keys inside."

Troy Rehrig P’90 and Sandy Rehrig
"Freshman Year at the desk in Osol Hall. I needed the key to unlock my room door."

Joy Newswanger TX’85 and Gene Newswanger P’85
Joy Newswanger TX’85 and Gene Newswanger P’85
"We met at the library. I worked there. Gene asked my roommate about me and then asked me to accompany him to faculty follies. We were good friends, but I was a serious student with no time for "dating" my freshman year. Two years later he asked a friend if I would consider dating again. I said "yes" and the rest is history. We graduated on Wednesday, May 22 and were married on Saturday, May 25."

Colleen (Cody) P’99 and Thomas Cassidy P’99
"We both transferred into the pharmacy program in our third year, but we didn't meet until the following summer through mutual friends that also were transfers and the rest is history."

Erica Kuchinski P’92 and Matthew Kuchinski P’92
Erica Kuchinski P’92 and Matthew Kuchinski P’92
"We met at a party that the physical therapy folks were having one summer night. They were in the City for anatomy class. Matt had a summer job in the pharmacy at the Osteopathic Hospital, and I was working in the pharmacy at HUP."

Jack Kelly P’86 and Kathy Isaac Kelly P’86
Jack Kelly P’86 and Kathy Isaac Kelly P’86
"Freshman year at PCP&S."

Christopher Urban P’99 and Rochelle Urban P’00
"We met on the first day of class during freshman orientation. We did not start dating until third year in September 1996 when we lived across from each other and decided to have a two house party. The rest is history and we will be having our 10-year anniversary this December."

Michele (Needle) Porter P’99 and Jason Porter MB’98
Michele (Needle) Porter P’99 and Jason Porter MB’98
"Met through mutual friends/roommates in Osol Hall during the start of our second year in Fall 1995."

Ellen Grillo MB’71 and Michael Grillo BI’71
"We met as freshmen. There were so few micro majors that all or our classes were together. And alphabetically we usually sat next to each other. Mike tried to fix me up with some of his friends from home. We finally started dating in our third year."

Karen Bliss P’89 and Jerry Bliss PharmD’87
Karen Bliss P’89 and Jerry Bliss PharmD’87
"We met at a Halloween party in 1985 hosted by Brian Connelly (Class of 1990)."

Heather Scheckner PharmD’00 and Brian Scheckner PharmD’01
"We met in pharmacokinetics in January 1999. I was in the entry-level PharmD program, and he was in the Flex PharmD program, so we had never met prior to pharmacokinetics. I was struggling in the class, and Brian offered to study with me. We had a study date on February 21, 1999 at Mastoris Restaurant (and we both got A's on the quiz) and the rest is history. We will be married 8 years in May."

Darryl Francomacaro TX’85 and Maria Francomacaro TX’87
Darryl Francomacaro TX’85 and Maria Francomacaro TX’87
"We met at "Off the Wagon" two months before Darryl graduated."

Debbie Stern BC’91 and Michael Stern BC’91
"Mike and I met during our first year of college in 1987. Being the same year and major, we shared many classes and activities together. During our sophomore year, despite the disapproval of some chemistry faculty members, our friendship developed into a romance and we began dating. Many study dates and years later, we are still together and will soon be celebrating our 13th year of marriage."

 

 

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