Alumni Class Notes, February 2025

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Gregory S. Shinn ’70, Tan Dag City, Surigao del Sur, Philippines, retired from his position in long-term care as an executive director in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. He remarried and moved to Mindanao in the Philippines. Shinn furthered his education after graduating from The University of Scranton by earning a master’s degree in teaching from Colorado College and an MBA in Organizational Behavior from Regis University in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Robert Sintich, Ed.D. ’72, Hancock, New York, has just completed his three-year elected term as commissioner of the Accreditation Commission of Education in Nursing (ACEN), which accredits more than 1,300 nursing programs in the United States and overseas. This organization accredits the largest group of nursing programs, from LPN to Doctoral nursing programs, at universities and community colleges throughout the United States. Dr. Sintich has recently been elected as vice president of Hancock Partners Inc., an economic development board 501(c)(3) organization. The Hancock Partners address the economic development of the greater Hancock, New York area to include northeast Wayne County Pennsylvania.

Joe Sharp ’78, Bensalem, is being honored by his alma mater, Holy Ghost Prep, for his lifelong dedication to the school and amateur sports. Sharp’s journey in athletic training began during his high school years and continued at The University of Scranton. Following graduation, he remained active in youth and senior sports, and he currently serves with the Bucks Adult Soccer League (BASC) as a coach and trainer. The announcement was made during a celebration marking the 50th anniversary of Holy Ghost Prep’s state championship team, which included fellow Scranton alum Paul Miernicki '78. Joe’s induction ceremony is set for early 2026.

Julie Amarie ’87, Henrico, Virginia, is the owner of the Equal Justice Center, PLC in Virginia, an advocate and lobbyist for criminal reforms.

Michael Baumhardt G’13, Homestead, Florida, was promoted to senior director of orientation and commuter student involvement and divisional assessment efforts while maintaining his role within the Department of Orientation and Commuter Student Involvement at The University of Miami. His portfolio has expanded to include additional responsibilities in assessment, data management and analytics reporting for more than 18 departments within the Division of Student Affairs and Alumni Engagement.

MARRIAGES

Katherine Musto ’20 to Joseph Layaou ’21

DEATHS

Raymond C. Rinaldi Sr., Esq. ’60, Moosic

Paul V. Irzinski ’63, Hanover Township

Walter J. Kakareka ’68, Covington Township

John F. Thorne ’68, Oceanview, Delaware

Florence H. Sherwood G’79, Dallas

John J. Osborne ’81, Old Forge

Richard R. Kucinski ’82, Falls Church, Virginia

Jeanette Kassis ’95, Easton