Christopher Goodman

Chris was born in Izmir, Turkey to Maria Aliberti (ITA) and Wayne Goodman (USA). His father worked for the U.S. Air Force, and after brief stations in Karamursel, Turkey and Bittburg, Germany, Wayne brought his wife and three boys to Midwest City, Oklahoma (home of Tinker Air Force Base). While attending school at Nicoma Park, Chris played football and basketball from second grade through Junior High where he also picked up tennis. He earned seven varsity athletic letters, finished 12th in the state of Okla. in tennis, served on four student councils, and was selected as an All-State actor before graduating from Choctaw High School. Chris then attended Penn State University originally as a Theater Major, but changed his focus to Int. Politics and finally Political Science. He served as 'Worthy Chaplain' for his fraternity (Alpha Tau Omega), was selected twice as 'PSU Spring Week God' (sketch competition), worked one Homecoming Committee, one Dance Marathon morale team, danced one 48