Nancy Ball Licorish ’73
Hometown: Quakertown, Pa.
Majors: History and psychology with a teaching certificate
Occupation: Retired college administrator. I spent five years in student life and admissions at Denison and nearly 37 years at Lafayette College in development and the provost’s office.
What activities were you involved in while you were a student at Denison?
I held leadership positions with the Denison Community Association, The Denisonian, and the Denison Lecture Series, and, for two years, was a member of Delta Gamma. I was a student representative for the first June Orientation (June-O), a program now more than 50 years strong!
Since graduation, how have you stayed connected with Denison?
I recently celebrated my 50th Reunion. With a group of classmates, I worked to create what, we hope, was a wonderful experience for our class. Before that, I am proud to have volunteered for Denison as part of the admission program, as a career advisor, and fundraiser. At different times, I was the National Chair of the Annual Fund, president of the Alumni Society, an Alumni-Nominated Trustee, and am currently a Trustee Fellow.
What has been most rewarding about your volunteer experience?
First of all, both when I worked at Denison and during the years since as a volunteer, I have tried to “pay it forward.” I am so grateful for all the kindnesses, encouragement, and opportunities provided to me as a student and young staff member. Secondly, the friendships. Many of us on our 50th Reunion Committee did not know each other as students. Working together made us wish it had not taken 50 years for us to connect. Those friendships — with classmates and Denisonians young and old — are what make volunteering for Denison so enjoyable. Couple that with the fact that you are helping Denison, and it is the perfect mix.
What would you tell an alum who is considering volunteering for Denison?
That’s simple: DO IT! Volunteering for Denison not only helps the university but also allows you to meet other Denisonians. I’m being repetitive, but the connections are such a treasure.
What is your favorite Denison memory?
Honestly, there are too many to single out just one. So many friends, classmates, contemporaries, faculty, administrators, and alums, younger and older, whom I have met along the way. I must also mention Granville, as it is just a lovely, friendly community.
