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Golden Bear Alumni News
Cheer Team
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(updated
01/07/08)
Cheer Team
Erin (Astolfi) Blank, '91, portrayed the Golden
Bear mascot from 1987-91. Erin recently became the mascot for the Detroit Tigers of Major
League Baseball. She was previously the mascot for the Hershey Bears as
"Coco," the Hershey Wildcats as "Coaster," and the ABL's Philadelphia
Rage as "Rageena." She also continues to portray "That Milk Thing"
when she's not bounding around the arenas, and also makes mascot costumes for
organizations around the nation. Erin has a homepage at http://www.mascot.net, email: hersheymascot@prodigy.net.
Jackie (Hertz) Bellanca, '00, was a member
of the cheer team from 1997-2000. She writes: "I
am glad to see the team is doing well. I currently teach
Kindergarten for Muhlenberg School District in PA. I coached
at KU for a couple of years but resigned to start a family. My
son, Tucker, is now 8 months old and is keeping me busy. One
day, I hope to have a girl so I can
get back in to cheering. I would love to hear from people I cheered
with and those girls I coached. Keep up the great work girls!"
Email:
bellancaj@mail.muhlsd.berksiu.k12.pa.us
updated 4/5/07
Chris Buffalini, '93, competed in 1993. He
writes: "I was the only male cheerleader during that season.
(John Mobley - Denver Broncos was a Junior). Graduated in
1993. Worked for NBC Sports for two years with The Pittsburgh
Steelers and the Cleveland Browns. Met my wife, Lea, in
Pittsburgh, moved to Maryland. I am a volunteer Paramedic
Firefighter in Southern Maryland. In 2000, I received the
Maryland Star of Life Award from the Governor for saving a man's
life. I work for Dominion Cove Point LNG as a Senior Control Room
Operator. I received my master's in safety engineering 2003.
I am looking forward to an opportunity to Join US Capitol Hill
police in Jan. 2005. I still enjoy watching the sport and
respect the strength and ability it takes to be a cheerleader.
Email:
medicbuff@yahoo.com Address: 200 Cox RD /
Huntingtown, MD 20639
Sue (Falk), '93, was a member of the cheer team from
1990-93. She writes: Since graduating
from KU in 1993, I have been teaching 4th grade in North Caldwell,
New Jersey. I have just celebrated my 2nd anniversary with my
husband John. I have a fantastic 15 year old stepson and an
expecting my first child in August. I will always remember the great
girls and times we had while cheering at KU!!!!" E-mail:
mssuefalk@yahoo.com. Phone: 973-664-1686. Address: 29 Queens
Road / Rockaway, New Jersey. updated 2/27/07
Jill Holmes, '00, competed from
1 995-99. She writes: "I
love to check in now and then to see the latest news out of KU.
After graduating in 2000, I moved to Delaware. I got married, moved
two more times in Delaware and completed my masters degree. While in
Delaware, I worked full-time as a visual arts teacher, a UCA
instructor, coached an all-star team and judged my share of
competitions. Currently, I live in Virginia with my husband of five
years, Doug Holmes, '98. He works for The Boeing Company. I stay at
home with my beautiful 2-year-old daughter, Olivia. I will be
teaching this fall for the Prince William County Public Schools.
Cheerleading doesn’t fit into my life right now but I know it will
be part of my life again whether it is coaching or watching Olivia.
I would love to catch up with some of the girls from my time at KU,
especially the crew from about 1997 to 1999! Oh, and Kat, I am with
you on the uniforms girl! Go TARTS!" E-mail:
mrsdougger@msn.com.
updated 9/21/07
Megan (LaRose) Heal, '97, was a member of the cheer
team for three years. She writes: "Currently, a stay at home
mom for Rian (19 months). Married to Lt. Joe Heal in 2003. We are
in the process of moving from San Diego to Florida. Joe will be a
flight instructor in Pensacola. Became a licensee of a mom and baby
exercise class called Stroller Strides." Email:
meganeheal@yahoo.com.
updated 6/1/05
Kristen (Karbowski) Morrow, '97, was a five-year
member of the cheer team. She writes: "I am married to a
former KU rugby player and I have two children now. William is 4
and Joseph is 2. I am a stay at home mom." Email:
williammorrow1504@comcast.net. Phone: 215 368-1853,
Address: 1504 Breckenridge Place / Harleysville, PA 19438. updated
1/7/08
Anne Marcantino, '02, competed from 1998-2002.
She is now teaching learning support at West Shore School District
and coaching cheerleading for Cedar Cliff High School. Email: amarcantino@wssd.k12.pa.us.
updated 6/15/06
Leara Marshall-Rodriguez, was on the cheer team from
1991-93. "After leaving in 1993, I moved to florida and from there went into the police academy. I am a
Corp. Juvenile Detention Officer. I have 2 kids Peyton, 7, and Jacob, 5. Peyton loves cheerleading. Everytime
it's on ESPN her and I watch it :) This year she became a cheerleader for the flag football teams..My husband and son love to watch her..well my son just likes to tease her.:)"
Email: Leara.Rodriguez@DJJ.state.fl.us,
Phone: 407-251-9478, Address: 13321 Summerton Drive / Orlando, Florida 32824
updated 11/21/03
Kat Orosz, '99, was on the cheer
team from 1995-99. She
writes: Life after KU has
been busy! I now have a 3 year old daughter, Memory Rosz who keeps
me on my toes. She wants to be a cheerleader too. I still cheer on
an all-star team and I have been coaching the Wissahickon High
School cheer team for six years now. It's amazing to see how much the
KU cheer team has changed. I could never wear those uniforms! Ha,
Ha!" Email:
kathryn_orosz@merck.com. updated 2/2707
Holly (Creep) Potteiger, '01, was on the cheer team from
1997-2001. She writes: "After
graduating from KU in 2001 I received a job teaching in the York
Suburban School District. I live in York, PA with my husband of 5
years and my 11 month old daughter McKenna. She has already made
her first trip to KU!!! I keep in touch with a few members that I
cheered with, but would love to hear from more. Miss you all!"
Email: potteigerhg@aol.com
updated 4/26/07
Allison Rosati, '97, was a four-year member
of the cheer team. She writes: "After graduating in 1997 with
a BS in Telecommunications, I worked for Startnet in West Chester,
PA for 2 years. After which, I got bored and went off to Naval
Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, FL (just like in An Officer
and Gentleman). I was first stationed in Yokosuka, Japan, then San
Diego, CA. I deployed for both Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and
Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. I got to sit off the coasts of Pakistan,
Iraq, and Iran. I am safe on land right now as an instructor of
Amphibious Warfare at Surface Warfare Officer School in Newport,
RI. Not married, by may be soon. And I have a wonderful Bulldog
named Burlison (after my drill instructor). The greatest times I
had at KU with with my girls on the squad. KU BEARS GO!"
Email:
ARosati527@yahoo.com. updated 1/3/05
Abby Stenmeyer, '95, was on the cheer team from 1991-95. She
writes: "Mark
and I have been married eight years and have two children, Sophia
(7) and Anthony (5). We are both currently elementary teachers
and coaching at KU. Email:
steinmea@readingsd.org. Address: 27 Cambridge Avenue / West
Lawn, Pa 19609, Phone: 610-775-0241 updated 2/9/06
Heather Warner, '98, 1994-1997, She
writes: "I just checked out our alumni page at Kutztown and I'm
impressed with how many people keep in touch! It's great to
see! Since graduating from
Kutztown, I've worked at several news stations as a reporter and
anchor. I'm currently working in York as an anchor at WPMT FOX43. I
just celebrated my one year anniversary with my husband Brandon. No
kids, but an English Bulldog named Sasha :)". Email:
hwarner@tribune.com
Phone Number: 717.843.0043 updated 11/30/05
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