Category Archives: Lehigh Memories

Celebrate Lehigh Couples

This Valentine’s Day, help us spread the Lehigh alumni love! For many Lehigh couples, South Mountain is where their relationship began. Whether you met during a study session for that difficult engineering 4 o’clock or at a Lehigh event after your graduation, we want to hear YOUR story. During the week of Valentine’s Day (February … Continue reading Celebrate Lehigh Couples

Why I Remain Close to Lehigh: Patricia Girke ’55W

“Why I Remain Close to Lehigh”  is a collection of feature stories about Lehigh University alumni volunteers and their motivation to stay involved with their alma mater. The group of alumni were interviewed by Klaudia Jazwinska ’18 and Carina Bonasera ’19. After Louis R. Girke graduated from Lehigh in 1955, he and his wife, Patricia, wanted to stay … Continue reading Why I Remain Close to Lehigh: Patricia Girke ’55W

Why I Remain Close to Lehigh: Steve Bartosik ’77

“Why I Remain Close to Lehigh”  is a collection of feature stories about Lehigh University alumni volunteers and their motivation to stay involved with their alma mater. The group of alumni were interviewed by Klaudia Jazwinska ’18 and Carina Bonasera ’19. Steve Bartosik has only missed one Reunion Weekend since 1978, and it was because he was … Continue reading Why I Remain Close to Lehigh: Steve Bartosik ’77

Why I Remain Close to Lehigh: Steve Rittler ’99

“Why I Remain Close to Lehigh”  is a collection of feature stories about Lehigh University alumni volunteers and their motivation to stay involved with their alma mater. The group of alumni were interviewed by Klaudia Jazwinska ’18 and Carina Bonasera ’19. Steve Rittler ’99 says he learned as much from being a computer engineering major at Lehigh as … Continue reading Why I Remain Close to Lehigh: Steve Rittler ’99

Why I Remain Close to Lehigh: Rosie Roessel ’13 ’14G

“Why I Remain Close to Lehigh”  is a collection of feature stories about Lehigh University alumni volunteers and their motivation to stay involved with their alma mater. The group of alumni were interviewed by Klaudia Jazwinska ’18 and Carina Bonasera ’19. “When I think back on my time at Lehigh, even though it wasn’t too long ago, there’s … Continue reading Why I Remain Close to Lehigh: Rosie Roessel ’13 ’14G

Why I Remain Close to Lehigh: Matthew J. Raborn ’13 ’14G

“Why I Remain Close to Lehigh”  is a collection of feature stories about Lehigh University alumni volunteers and their motivation to stay involved with their alma mater. The group of alumni were interviewed by Klaudia Jazwinska ’18 and Carina Bonasera ’19. The walls of the apartment of Matt Raborn ’13 ’14G are covered in Lehigh memorabilia — scarves … Continue reading Why I Remain Close to Lehigh: Matthew J. Raborn ’13 ’14G

Why I Remain Close to Lehigh: Jarred S. Barnes ’13 ’14G

“Why I Remain Close to Lehigh”  is a collection of feature stories about Lehigh University alumni volunteers and their motivation to stay involved with their alma mater. The group of alumni were interviewed by Klaudia Jazwinska ’18 and Carina Bonasera ’19. If you see the young man dressed as an engineer in blue-and-white-striped overalls cheering wildly at … Continue reading Why I Remain Close to Lehigh: Jarred S. Barnes ’13 ’14G

Ariella Scalese ’14: Being a Meteorologist

Ask anyone who knows me, and they will tell you that being a meteorologist has been my dream job since 5th grade. I graduated from Lehigh with a bachelor’s in Earth and Environmental Science, and I am currently earning a certificate in Broadcast Meteorology through Mississippi State University. Recently, I accepted my second Broadcast Meteorology position at the … Continue reading Ariella Scalese ’14: Being a Meteorologist

Denny Diehl ’70: Remembering Lehigh Rallies

For many reasons I’m especially excited to be attending my 18th “Freshman/Alumni Rally,” which has changed its name to “First-Year Student Rally,” since the event began over six decades ago. The reason is that transfer students are also welcomed, which doesn’t change one great annual tradition: that this year’s “Great Class of 2020” will be … Continue reading Denny Diehl ’70: Remembering Lehigh Rallies

Create Your Own Lehigh Cornhole Boards

Hello Young Alums! With summer right around the corner, it is officially time to start showing your Lehigh spirit and practicing for everyone’s favorite tailgating/barbecue past-time: Lehigh-themed corn-hole!  We embarked on the weekend adventure of creating our own boards three Lehigh football seasons ago and these “L-Train” boards have provided countless hours of friendly competition and fun. Here are … Continue reading Create Your Own Lehigh Cornhole Boards