Centennial Grand Celebration • Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025
Opening Remarks by University System of Maryland Chancellor Jay A. Perman, MD
Good evening, everyone. It’s an honor to be a part of your Centennial Celebration. Thank you, President Schmoke. It’s not surprising to see so many of our elected officials here tonight, given UBalt’s abiding role in shaping the leadership of Maryland. Your support means the world.
BY JOSIAH GUTHLAND
For 55 years, The University of Baltimore nurtured an athletic tradition that left an indelible mark on collegiate sports in the city.
Beginning in 1928, just three years after the University was founded and ending in 1983, UBalt’s athletic history is filled with remarkable achievements, unforgettable moments celebrated athletes.
From the mid-20th century to the early 80s, UBalt’s Bees earned over 150 All-American honors across sports including as baseball, basketball, soccer, wrestling and lacrosse. The University secured numerous Mason-Dixon Conference championships, showcasing their dominance in regional competitions.
Class notes from May 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 can be found online.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore appointed several University of Baltimore alumni to key positions across the state in 2025.
Heather E. Stansbury, J.D. ’04, was named chair of the District 1 Trial Court’s Judicial Nominating Committee, which comprises Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties in April. Kendra E. Hayward, J.D. ’04, Gorman A. Getty, J.D. ’05, Ashley A. Bosche, J.D. ’07, and Amy L. Taylor, J.D. ’08, were also named to the committee.
Samantha P. Rodier, J.D. ’05, Erin K. Voss, J.D.’05, Kimberly H. Neal, J.D. ’07, and Jeremy B. Brooks, J.D. ’18, now sit on the Judicial Nominating Commission for Harford County.
Thomas R. Tompsett Jr., J.D. ’05, was appointed a judge to the Baltimore County Circuit Court in October 2024.
Cleveland L. Horton II, B.S. ’07, MBA ’09, became the director of the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights in September 2024.
Former associate county attorney Laura J. Novello Fuggitti, J.D. ’07, was appointed as a judge with the Prince George’s County District Court in October 2024.
Congratulations to the 11 University of Baltimore alumnae included on The Daily Record’s list of Maryland’s Top 100 Women for 2025! This year’s honorees are leaders in their fields and represent each of UBalt’s four schools/colleges.
Tamika L. Tremaglio, MBA ’95
Yolanda F. Sonnier, J.D. ’97
Angela M. Rose DeBrigida, B.S. ’01
Geneau Marie Thames, J.D. ’03
Nichole C. Gatewood, J.D. ’04
Valencia R. Hike, B.S. ’05
Kimberly R. Castle Royster, B.S. ’12
Kerri L. Smith, J.D. ’12
Anna S. Sholl, J.D. ’14
Anna A. Tijerina, J.D. ’14
Antieris Johnson, B.A. ’15, M.S. ’17
1960s
Arthur Parks, B.S. ’64, a long-time real estate professional in the Kansas City metro area, was recognized by BestAgents.us as a 2024 Top Agent.
1940s
John J. Kent Jr., LL.B. ’42, J.D. ’65
Merilyn H. Fink, A.A. ’48
Charles F. Haugh Jr., A.A. ’48
1950s
John R. Getzel, B.S. ’50
Leon Albin, B.S. ’51
William G. Chambers, B.S. ’51
Carl J. Amrhein, A.A. ’52
Donald T. Busick, B.S. ’52
Herbert S. Garten, A.B.A. ’53
Gabriel N. Maggitti Sr., B.S. ’53
Ruth Muhlbauer, B.S. ’53
Alvin H. Shapiro, B.S. ’53
Salvatore J. Columbia, B.S. ’54
Sidney Goldin, B.S. ’54
Alvin Sellman, LL.B. ’54
Charles M. Cusick, B.S. ’55
Martin J. Goetz Jr., B.S. ’55
R. Russell Sadler, LL.B. ’55
Charles P. Winder, B.S. ’55
Eugene J. Gerczak, A.A. ’56
Robert K. Nead, LL.M. ’56
Richard J. Geraghty, B.S. ’57
Harvey C. Kasoff, A.A. ’57
Jay M. Polakoff, B.S. ’57
George W. Walsh, B.S. ’57
William A. Bethke Jr., B.S. ’58
Richard N. Pridgeon, CERT ’58
Edward P. Brunner, CERT ’59
Gerald H. Chick, B.S. ’59
Stanley S. Groves, B.S. ’59
Benjamin D. Kuntz, LL.B. ’59
Frances J. Longshore, J.D. ’59
1960s
Joseph H. Black, B.S. ’60
Ronald H. Galler, LL.B. ’60
David F. Katz, B.S. ’60
Lawrence L. Katz, B.S. ’60
Winfield E. Miller, B.S. ’60
W. Peregrine Roberts, B.S. ’60
Edward A. Supik, B.S. ’60
Clarence W. Thompson, B.S. ’60
Carl L. Wannen, CERT ’60
Horton J. McCormick, B.S. ’61
Larry G. Wagner, CERT ’61
Louis J. Wilms, B.S ’61
Edward K. Busch, B.S. ’62
James H. Ford, B.S. ’62
Glen G. Harper Jr., J.D. ’62
Bernard W. Harris, B.S. ’62
F.R. Nohe, B.S. ’62
Thomas A. Taylor, B.S. ’62
Taylor B. Anderson, B.S. ’63
Thomas J. Gramil, B.S. ’63
Ronald C. Higgins, CERT ’63
William E. Johnson, B.S. ’63
David Konig, B.S. ’63
Raymond F. Noon, B.S. ’63
John P. Twamley, B.S. ’63
Clifton W. Watson, B.S. ’63
Elvio F. Binetti, B.S. ’64
Frederick D. Godman, B.S. ’64
Barry J. Henderson, J.D. ’64
John S. Heyman, J.D, ’64
George L. Lawler, B.S. ’64
Gordon E. Miller, J.D. ’64
Richard M. Price, B.S. ’64
Milton W. Simmons, B.S. ’64
Louis W. Steinwedel, J.D. ’64
Michael J. Cefalo, J.D. ’65
John C. Eichhorn, B.S. ’65
William R. Hoffman, B.S ’65
Lawrence C. Mauk, B.S. ’65
David F. Preis, B.S. ’65
Jacob L. Winner, B.A. ’65
Leslie M. Berman, J.D. ’66
Francis C. Cicero, B.A. ’66
Charles A. Crew, B.S. ’66
James E. Elliott, B.S. ’66
John H. Engel, B.S. ’66
Nicholas J. Kollman, LL.B. ’66
William J. Krayzel, B.S. ’66
Judy K. Langmead, CERT ’66
Charles J. Morgan, B.S. ’66
Edward G. Neal, J.D, ’66
Patrick J. O’Malley, A.A. ’66
John R. Strine, B.S. ’66
Richard L. Thomas, B.S. ’66
Alexis N. Badart, B.S. ’67
Michael W. Clark, A.A. ’67
Arthur S. Cohen, J.D. ’67
David S. Dagold, B.A. ’67
Robert J. Davis, B.S. ’67
William D. Ewell, B.S. ’67
Ronald C. Frazier, B.S. ’67
Richard E. Lattanzi, LL.B. ’67
Donald E. Young, B.S. ’67
Bruce J. Birkhead, J.D. ’68
Francis G. Craven, B.S. ’68
George B. Dempsey, B.S. ’68
Bruce F. Emge, B.S. ’68
Ronald F. Groncki, B.S. ’68
Donald R. Holt, B.S. ’68
Charles J. Kelso, B.S. ’68
Joseph N. Poulin, B.S. ’68
Howard F. Rew, B.S. ’68
Gary Sindler, B.S. ’68
Basil Wadkovsky, LL.B. ’68
Anthony L. Birch, J.D. ’69
Stephen E. Dowst, B.S. ’69
Dan C. Rupli, J.D. ’69
John B. Russell, B.S. ’69
John R. Tjaden, LL.B. ’69
Philip P. Weber, B.S. ’69
Michael L. Weed, J.D. ’69
The University of Baltimore’s 2025 Centennial culminated with a Grand Celebration that took place on Nov. 13, 2025 at M&T Bank Exchange in downtown Baltimore. Around 400 alumni, students, professors, families and friends of the institution came together for the birthday bash of the century!
