Eloise Marinos
Class of 1977
An
advocate of lifelong study in the arts and sciences, Eloise has degrees
in Architecture, Building Science and Environmental Design, with
graduate studies in Fine Arts and Structural Engineering. Her career
and passion is architecture as the built-environment. A practicing
architect in New York and Connecticut, Eloise’s career path has spanned
work on public-use and non-profit urban community projects, historic
preservation, and commercial high-rise buildings. In 1992, she founded
Eloise Marinos Architect Studio in Connecticut. She teamed with her
husband, Steven F. Meo, Esq. to develop a model residence and studio,
utilizing sustainable practices for passive solar design, hybrid
structural systems, geoexchange, natural daylighting, and non-toxic
materials. The firm’s work fosters integrative processes to promote
socially and environmentally responsible design. Eloise is committed to
making a positive difference during her journey on Earth; she
encourages everyone to embrace their inherent creative processes to seek
balance, greater understanding and compassion through travel and
exploration beyond perceived boundaries.
Andrew T. Vincent
Class of 1981
While
at Benton, Drew served as class president, participated in multiple
clubs and activities, lettered in three sports, and was selected to the
PA All-State Soccer Team. After graduating from Bloomsburg University,
he was commissioned in the Air Force and earned “Distinguished Graduate”
honors during Navigator Training. He spent thirteen years as an
Instructor WSO in F-111 and F-15E fighter aircraft including combat
missions over Iraq and Bosnia-Herzegovina and was responsible for
training hundreds of students. Drew spent the final years of his career
working on the development of GPS-guided weapons then exploiting
National Capabilities at the Space Warfare Center. At one point he
oversaw the development and fielding of seventeen weapons programs worth
$3.5B. Major Vincent retired in 2005 as a Master Navigator with 2000
flight hours.
Christine Stackhouse Thomas
Class of 1983
After
earning her BSN in 1987, Chris cared for adults with cardiopulmonary
diseases in the critical care and rehabilitation settings. As a
preceptor for nurse graduates, she found her passion for teaching. She
earned her Doctoral degree from Widener University in December 2004. As
a nursing faculty member at West Chester University she teaches
baccalaureate nursing students the art and science of the nursing
practice. As a nursing scholar, Chris conducted research investigating
adherence of patients with heart failure. She writes for nursing
journals and books to share her expertise. To maintain practice
standards, she has written test questions for the national licensing
exam for RNs. Chris remembers her time at Benton High School fondly and
how her family, teachers, and classmates provided encouragement and
support for her abilities.
Richard Sibly, Honorary Inductee
Richard
Sibly was a devoted teacher who spent his forty-one year teaching
career in the Benton area, first in the old Sugarloaf School and then in
the Benton Elementary School. He received his Teaching Certificate
from the Bloomsburg State Normal School, his Bachelor’s Degree from
Bloomsburg State Teachers College and his Master’s Degree from Bucknell
University. At the time of his retirement in 1971, he was the
elementary school principal in the Benton Area School District. He
continued teaching sixth grade after being named principal. Ever
dedicated to teaching, he continued to tutor students after retirement.
He firmly believed in giving extra academic help to the students so
they could succeed after they left the school system.