The Bear Fair is so popular that alumni are still involved!

                        Photos from HOMECOMING

October 3, 2009

Including a visit from President and Mrs. Weisenstein

List of Alumni Participants:

Jackie Aliotta

Sierra Barnes

Larcena Brailsford

Jennifer Brookover

Giancarlo Brugnolo
Danielle (Pinto) Cullen
 Doreen DiMenno

Donna Dollard

Robbie Essaf
Michelle Filling

Shannon Gaffney

Ann Gambuzza
Staci German-Stills

Kristen Gilia
Michael Hartman

Ann Horner

Ryan Kulesza

Jessica Madeira
Matt Mullen

Alenna Pistentis
Nick Polcini

Jennifer Riddle
Jennifer Rossi

Teresa Ryan

Karen Snyderman
Judd Strauss

Nicole Walton

Deb Anders Weaver

Garrick Weaver
Courtney Winkler
Lori Wood

To become involved as an alumni participant for the Bear Fair, contact Maggie Tripp at the Office of Service-Learning and Volunteer Programs at 610/436-3379 or  mtripp@wcupa.edu .

Quotes:

"Every year I have my students and colleagues participate in the Bear Fair, and I am always amazed at the response. In just a few days, my office and classroom are filled with bags of teddy bears! This is such a wonderful and worthwhile cause. I am happy that I can still be a part of it as an alumnus!" 

- Jen Brookover, Class of 1998, Counselor Upper Darby High School.

"It gives me such great pleasure to come back to WCU every year to serve on the Bear Fair committee. Not only does the Bear Fair bring smiles to children's faces, but it brings smiles to those who donate bears. I am so proud to be a part of this annual bear drive that has grown tremendously over the past 8 years."

- Dr. Michelle Filling, Class of 2002, Cabrini College English Professor .

"Our students have participated in the November Bear Fair for four years now and each year it grows and grows.  The students absolutely love helping others, and the Bear Fair gives them that opportunity!"

- Danielle Pinto Cullen, Class of 2001, Music Teacher East Ward Elementary School, Downingtown.