Edward (Bud) Fishler - 1948   Edward Fishler, more affectionately known as Bud, has not only had a strong role as an educator in the Bangor and Pen Argyl School Districts but is also a very positive presence in his community. Mr. Fishler received his BS from East Stroudsburg University and his MS and administrative certificate from Lehigh University. He began his professional career teaching both history and math at Bangor Junior High School in 1957. In 1970 he became the Assistant Principal at Bangor Junior High School, a position he held until 1977. In 1977 he became the Assistant Principal at Pen Argyl Junior High School and remained there until retiring in 1990. Serving his community has always been a part of his life. For 44 years he was a committed member of Rescue Fire Co. #1. He also served on the Bangor Borough Council, and later stepped up to serve his community as mayor at a difficult time in the life of our community. His strong faith and values are witnessed by his 20-year tenure on the consistory of his church, St. John‚Äôs E & R United Church of Christ, 19 of which he has served as their president. Mr. Fishler has also been an active member of the Portland Lodge #311 F & AM. Mr. Fishler has served our school district beyond the classroom as a member of the Bangor Alumni Association, the Bangor Area School District Education Foundation and the Bangor Area School District Economic Development Authority. Both Mr. Fishler and his wife, Pat reside in Bangor. They have four grown children; Patty, Larry, Beth, and Ruth.     Top

Wallace Hutcheon, Ph. D. - 1950   After graduating from Bangor High School, Dr. Hutcheon earned a B.S. from Pennsylvania State University in 1954, an M.A. in History in 1969, an M. PHIL. in History in 1971, and a Ph.D. in History from George Washington University in 1975. He became a commissioned ensign in the US Naval Reserve in 1955 and advanced through the grades to Commander in 1970, retiring in 1976. He served as a commissioned officer at Fawtulant Naval Air Station in Key West Florida, as an education officer on the USS Kitty Hawk, as an air intelligence officer CVW-2, and as an intelligence analyst for the Defense Intelligence Agency. During his terms of duty he was awarded the Joint Services Commendation Medal, the Navy Achievement Medal, the Navy Unit Commendation and the Vietnam Service Medal. Since 1974 Dr. Hutcheon has been a history professor and assistant dean of Northern Virginia Community College. He was a lecturer at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia and an instructor at St. Mary's College in Maryland. Both his students and peers have long recognized his work and commitment to education. NVCC awarded him the Alumni Federation Faculty of the Year Award in 2003, as well as the student government Golden Apple Award. He has been twice included in "Who's Who in America." In addition to his teaching responsibilities he has served as a speaker and coordinator of History Presentations for Lifetime Learning Institute, and a reviewer of history textbooks for McGraw-Hill Publishing Company. He is also a member of the Organization of American Historians. Dr. Hutcheon's biography of Robert Fulton (Robert Fulton: Pioneer of Undersea Warfare) was published in 1981 to the acclaims of the reviewers of the Journal of American History. They recognize his work as going beyond the traditional approach. He presents Fulton in the context of the climate of his time and concentrates on his activities related to submarines, underwater explosives and the military use of steamboats. Today, Dr. Hutcheon and his wife, Margaret, reside in Fairfax, Virginia.They have two daughters, Dorothy and Hillary. Top

Dr. Madeline Oxford McDonnel - 1933 (Deceased)   During Madelyn McDonnell's early years at Bangor High School she was active in the school band and orchestra. An excellent student, she graduated valedictorian of her class. Due to the influence of her high school science teacher, Dr. George Anderson, she was directed toward pharmacy as a profession. In 1933 she enrolled at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy & Science, which led to her BS in Academic Pharmacy in 1937. Continuing her studies at Philadelphia College of Pharmacy & Science, she was awarded her M.S. Degree in 1937 and her Doctor of Science in Pharmacy in 1940 at the age of 23, thus making Dr. McDonnell among the youngest women ever to receive this academic recognition. Upon graduation Dr. McDonnell became a registered pharmacist and engaged in community prescription practice in the McDonnell Pharmacy of suburban Philadelphia. She was an active member of the American Pharmaceutical Association where she served as president. She was also a member of the PA Pharmaceutical Association, the National Association of Retail Druggists, the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists, and the American Animal Health Pharmaceutical Association. She also maintained an active interest in the Federation Internationale Pharmaceutique based in Brussels and the Pan American Pharmaceutical Society with regular attendance at their international meetings. Dr. McDonnell became an instructor in Pharmacy at Philadelphia College. During her tenure she also served as faculty advisor to women students. Dr. McDonnell was instrumental in arranging for Philadelphia College women graduates in the American Association of University Women to receive admission to medical studies, a position that had been previously denied to them. She had a strong interest in the Women's Medical College and Hospital of Pennsylvania, where she served on the board. This was the only medical school for women in the Americas at the time. Dr. McDonnell authored more than 100 published papers, editorials, and articles on professional and technical subjects of pharmaceutical matters. Both she and her husband served as consultants to many pharmaceutical companies in the United States, Canada, Latin America, the United Kingdom and Europe. Dr. McDonnell was the recipient of many honors, including honors from the pharmaceutical industry, colleges and state boards. Top

Jeffrey Share - 1969   While at Bangor High School, Jeff distinguished himself as the sports editor of the school newspaper. He was an outstanding journalism student who won news-writing contests. Following graduation from Bangor High School, he studied journalism at Temple University, where he received his BS in 1973 and served as a sportswriter on TheTemple News . His professional career began at The Bangor Daily News where he served as a reporter, editor, and sportswriter. He wrote everything from birthday columns to town council and school board meeting news. Jeff has worked for newspapers in Doylestown, and Hatboro in Pennsylvania, Binghamton and Albany in New York, and Houston, Texas. His reporting in Hatboro led to the historic state and county takeover of "the worst urban slum" of Pennsylvania. In Binghamton his reporting led directly to across-the-board raises for underpaid municipal employees of the largest community in Broome County, and in Albany, NY he was responsible for helping manage the news desk of The Albany Times Union. While at The Houston Post in Texas he was an editor who helped direct coverage of major events of national interest: the Challenger explosion, the Mexican earthquake, the 1992 GOP Convention, and the G-7 Economic Summit. In 1995 Jeff became the editor of the Pipeline & Gas Journal. It was his editorial direction and knowledge of the natural gas business that helped transform a small trade journal into one of the world's leading and most profitable energy magazines. Today it is considered a "must-read" by anyone involved with natural gas and oil pipelines. Jeff also serves as a contributing writer to other energy newsletters, newspapers, magazines and wire services. Reporters, attorneys, and government officials often seek his comments on energy issues because of his expertise. In 1995 he completed a three-year project with the publication of The Oil Makers: Insiders Look At the Petroleum Industry. His book offers an unprecedented study of the petroleum industry through the eyes and words of leading figures throughout the business. He is currently working on a sequel. Jeff takes great personal pride in giving freely of his time to advise journalism students and others interested in a journalist career.

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