Emily Brady ’19 and Christian Ferro ’18
Emily Brady ’19 and Christian Ferro ’18 met in September of 2015 in Lenape Hall. Brady was a freshman and Ferro was a transfer student when they met about two weeks into their first semester. On October 27, 2015, they began dating. In 2018, Ferro graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice and Political Science and in 2019, Brady graduated with a degree in History and Social Studies Secondary Education. They got engaged in September of 2020 and are getting married on October 9, 2022! Brady and Ferro always credit ESU with being the beginning of their love story. ❤️
Melissa Dalrymple ’13 and David Dalrymple ’14
Melissa Dalrymple ’13 and David Dalrymple ’14 met when they were 15 years old. Although not planned, they both ended up at ESU in 2009. Ironically, they were assigned to the same residence hall, Hawthorn Hall. Maybe it was a sign—David was assigned to room 311, Melissa’s birthday is 3/11. The two started dating the summer prior to arriving at ESU. Melissa and David have returned to the area, just about 20 minutes from campus and reside with their two future warriors, Hudson and Adeline.
Don Miller ’74 and Gayle Lick Miller ’74
Don Miller ’74 and Gayle Lick Miller ’74 met during their sophomore year in 1972 while renting apartments with friends on North Courtland Street in East Stroudsburg, across from Ehrlich’s Market. They took several art classes together and in 1974 traveled to the west coast in a six-week summer course with Dr. Larry Rymon.
Miller and Lick married in 1975. They traveled to 13 countries in Europe in 2016 and visited six countries in 2018 on Viking Cruises. They are catching up with two rescheduled trips to Europe this year.
Megan Serrano ’17 and Justin Killian ’17
Megan Serrano ’17 and Justin Killian ’17 met in 2014 during their sophomore year. Introduced by a mutual friend during dinner at Dansbury, they became best friends. In November 2015, Serrano and Killian realized they wanted to be together. They lived at the Ridge for two years and have built a life together for the past six years. Serrano and Killian are now engaged, live together, and have a puppy named Marley. “ESU changed our lives forever,” explained Serrano.
Dr. Richard A. Ruck D’17 and Dr. Kerri Ruck ’99 M’06
Dr. Richard A. Ruck D’17 and Dr. Kerri Ruck ’99 M’06 didn’t meet at ESU, although they are both ESU alumni. Kerri received her bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and doctoral degree at ESU/IUP, and Richard received his doctoral degree at ESU where he is also a faculty member teaching criminal justice. They have two adult children and a cat. Richard and Kerri’s youngest child, Victoria, is a senior at ESU as an English/education major. They have been married for almost 21 years and have celebrated Valentine’s Day together as a couple for 24 years this year!
Mark McNutt ’99 and Tara McNutt
Mark McNutt ’99 and Tara McNutt met at ESU more than 30 years ago and have been together ever since. Tara walked into McNutt’s room at Shawnee Hall in the fall 1990 semester.
“Wow, my heart be still. At the time, it pained me to think she would not feel the same,” explained McNutt. “I was uncomfortably ok with being friends by association. Nonetheless, I couldn't stop thinking about her.”
Shortly thereafter, McNutt’s dear friend and roommate told him something that changed his life. Apparently, Tara liked him too. To this day, it is one of the most joyful moments of McNutt’s life. They ‘dated’ for more than 10 years and married in 2001. Mark and Tara have two lovely children. They are not sure what forces brought them to ESU but are so glad they did.