Ralph Cordero '17 M'19 and Jessikah Pyett '19
Ralph Cordero '17 M'19 and Jessikah Pyett '19 met in the fall of 2017 through their jobs in Laurel Hall. The two remained friends until they both departed ESU in spring 2019. Life took Jessikah to Florida to pursue her master’s degree, and Ralph headed to Virginia to start his career as a teacher. In the summer of 2021, after not seeing or speaking to each other for two years, Jessikah and Ralph ran into each other at Walt Disney World and have been together ever since.
Bryan Thompson ’14 and Rebecca Smith ’14
Bryan Thompson ’14 and Rebecca Smith ’14 have a love story that started in Sci-Tech during math class in the spring semester of 2011. They were two young student-athletes who had no idea where this relationship would lead. Their years spent at ESU were the best years of their lives and they were fortunate to create almost all their collegiate memories together. Bryan was an All-American football player for the Warriors and Becca played both field hockey and softball. One of their best memories was being honored in Koehler Fieldhouse as Academic All-Americans at the same time. Bryan and Rebecca have been happily married for five years and have two boys. They live by the statement, “Once a Warrior, Always a Warrior!”
Suzanne Burns ‘83 and Brian Dunn ‘84
Enrolled as East Stroudsburg State College students, and completing undergrad studies as East Stroudsburg University alumni, Suzanne Burns ‘83 and Brian Dunn ‘84 first met in a 1982 Hotel / Resort Management class. Later that year, Sue and three of her girlfriends moved into an off-campus apartment, now University Apartments, next to Brian and his roommates. From that point forward Sue and Brian were inseparable. Marrying on November 29, 1986, Sue and Brian will be celebrating their 37th anniversary next fall. Sue and Brian live in Barto, Pa., where they raised their three sons - Brian Jr., Tyler, and Connor.
Kyle Pezoldt ’11 and Megan Pezoldt ’12
Kyle Pezoldt ’11 and Megan Pezoldt ’12 met in 2009 while living in Laurel Hall and have been married for seven years. While competing for the Photography Editor role at the Stroud Courier, they quickly realized that they work better as a team. They first became co-editors and then college sweethearts. Kyle and Megan now have three kids, one of whom is aptly named Laurel.
Ian Brown ’18 and Liz Roberts ’18
Ian Brown ’18 and Liz Roberts ’18 met at the beginning of Freshman year in 2014, in the basement of Shawnee Hall. Ian and his roommates were playing pool, the way he tells it, Liz interrupted their game. They haven't left each other's side since. Ian and Liz were both very involved in the Campus Activities Board and 90.3 WESS while at ESU and were both Communication majors.
They got engaged in January 2022 on a trip to Chicago.
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 as a couple for 24 years!