It might be an overstatement describing the Dayton Chapter's Holiday Party as a night of revelry, but there's no denying that all 34 of the Penn State stalwart attending had a most enjoyable time.  With the Fireside Room's warm ambiance, the taste-tempting pretzel-crusted pork and almond-crusted tilapia lovingly prepared by the O Club's chefs, and the camaraderie and good fellowship for which our chapter is known, who could not have had an enjoyable time?  It was just what we all needed to really swing into a holiday mood. 

The festively attired attendees included: Mike and Mary Beth Anthony; Joe and Marvia Bradley; Bernie and Priscilla DeLong; Debbie Downes; Vic Folwarczny and Sandy Wallace; Randy and Ann Gallas; Bob and Janie Gehman; John Glaser; Ken Hershberger and Dee Lyons; Trish Hannah and her friend, Cecilia Hammond; Bob and Edie Kreider; Lou and Marguerite Sharp; Ed and Mary Sherman; Ron and Rae Siders; Bob and Helen Swab; Don and Anna Marie Tandy; Jim and Sally Valeri; and, Jerry and Collette Zollars.     

It looks like Janie Gehman and Rae Siders are continuing the conversation they began on the football bus trip to Indiana.  So what's up with the boxing gloved, blue-suited Santa, Rae?

And of course, what would a holiday party be without this winsome threesome?  Sally Valeri, Debbie Downes, and Mary Beth Anthony are doing a little conversational catching-up of their own.

Don't take my word for it that everyone was ready to swing into a holiday mood.  This smile on the face of affable John Glaser says volumes.

Bernie DeLong, Priscilla DeLong, Dee Lyons, and Ken Hershberger strike a holiday pose for the camera.  Don't be misled by the expression on Bernie's face.  Your overly zealous photographer pressed the shutter release ¼ second too soon — and missed a smile befitting the Mona Lisa.

Trish Hannah and her friend, Cecilia Hammond, helped brighten the party immensely.

Bob and Helen Swab are becoming regulars at our holiday soirées. 

Are Don and Anna Marie Tandy enjoying themselves or what?  We think they like red.

And no less cheery are Joe and Marvia Bradley.

Marguerite and Lou Sharp are in-place and ready to enjoy dinner.  As everyone knows, Marguerite takes delight in having a good time.  Notice the mischievous look in her eye as she shows off her blue and white Penn State Santa hat?

Sally and Jim Valeri regularly attend our holiday parties.  Jim has a keen appreciation of Penn State football, and is not at all reluctant to share his well-studied views on the topic. 

With an enigmatic smile on his face, Bernie waits patiently for his main course to be served.  Priscilla is ready to dine as well.  

Vic Folwarczny and Sandy Wallace beam happily while visions of sugar plums dance in their heads. 

Here we see Mary and Ed Sherman, newcomers to our Holiday Parties.  We'll look forward to seeing them at more of our functions in 2008.

Mary Beth and Mike Anthony are long time members of the chapter, and are attending their umpteenth holiday party. Mike, too, has strong opinions about Nittany Lion football.

This montage depicts the annual fun our group enjoys as everyone tries to spot the "wood grain dogs" in the Fireside Room's ceiling panels.  This activity is fast becoming a tradition.