The One Hundred Twenty-Ninth Commencement of Saint Peter ’s University
Friday, May 21, 2021 Message
from the President
May 21, 2021
Dear Members of the Class of 2020:
Today, we gather to recognize your achievement. I know this day looks a lot different from what you envisioned when you began your journey at Saint Peter’s. Your final weeks of being on-campus last year were abruptly uprooted. And yet during a time of great uncertainty you rose to the challenge, demonstrating great flexibility as you faced situations never faced before.
While you have already begun the next chapter in your life, let us take this moment to officially recognize the successful completion of your degree. I am confident that your education has prepared you to excel intellectually, lead ethically, serve compassionately and promote justice as your journey continues. The Ignatian values instilled in you have provided a solid intellectual, moral and spiritual foundation on which to build a life full of gratitude, knowledge and community. Unquestionably, the Class of 2020 consists of future leaders who will forever be “men and women for others.”
Know that as you join our Peacock family of more than 36,000 alumni, I am so proud of you and all that you have accomplished while here. You are part of a 129-year tradition and I look forward to seeing where the next journey takes you. In the words of Saint Ignatius, “go forth and set the world on fire.”
Remember to stay in touch with alma mater so that we can continue to celebrate your successes. On behalf of everyone at Saint Peter’s, congratulations!
Sincerely,
Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D. President
3 The One Hundred Twenty-Ninth Commencement of Saint Peter ’s University
Presiding: Frederick Bonato, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Welcome Frederick Bonato, Ph.D., Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs
Invocation Rev. Andrew Downing, S.J., Vice President for Mission and Ministry
The National Anthem The Aidan C. McMullen Chorale
Conferral of the Honorary Degree Rev. Gregory Boyle, S.J.
Commencement Address Rev. Gregory Boyle, S.J.
Recognition of the Jubilarians Class of 1970
Presentation of Graduate and Undergraduate Awards
Valedictory Address Daniel James Gotshall ’20
Presentation of Graduates
Conferral of Degrees in Course
Farewell to the Graduates Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., President
Final Blessing Jennifer Monsalve, M.A., Campus Minister
The Alma Mater The Aidan C. McMullen Chorale Composed by Frederick Joslyn Lyrics by Richard I. Nevin
Closing
3 Commencement Address
Rev. Gregory Boyle, S.J.
ev. Gregory Boyle, S.J., is the founder and director of Homeboy Industries, the world’s largest gang-intervention and rehabilitation program.
Fr. Boyle taught at Loyola High School and worked with Christian Base Communities in Cochabamba, Bolivia. He was Pastor of Dolores Mission in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles from 1986 until 1992. Before returning to Dolores Mission, he served as Chaplain of the Islas RMarias Penal Colony in Mexico and at Folsom Prison. In 1992, as a response to the civil unrest in Los Angeles, Fr. Boyle launched Homeboy Bakery to provide training, work experience and the opportunity for rival gang members to work side by side. It would eventually become Homeboy Industries, which employs and trains former gang members in a range of social enterprises, as well as provides critical services to thousands of men and women who walk through its doors every year seeking a better life. Homeboy offers an “exit ramp” for those stuck in a cycle of violence and incarceration. The organization’s holistic approach, with free services and programs, supports 10,000 men and women a year as they work to overcome their pasts, re-imagine their futures, and break the inter-generational cycles of gang violence. Therapeutic and educational offerings (case management, counseling and classes), practical services (e.g., tattoo removal, work readiness and legal assistance) and job training-focused business (e.g., Homeboy Bakery, Homegirl Café and Homeboy Silkscreen & Embroidery) provide healing alternatives to gang life, while creating safer and healthier communities.
Fr. Boyle is the author of the 2010 New York Times-bestseller Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion. His 2017 book is the Los Angeles Times-bestseller Barking to the Choir: The Power of Radical Kinship.
He has received the California Peace Prize and been inducted into the California Hall of Fame. In 2014, President Obama named Fr. Boyle a Champion of Change. He also received the University of Notre Dame’s 2017 Laetare Medal, the oldest honor given to American Catholics.
Fr. Boyle holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and English from Gonzaga University, a master’s degree in English from Loyola Marymount University, a Master of Divinity from the Weston School of Theology and a Master of Sacred Theology from the Jesuit School of Theology.
4 5 College of Arts & Sciences
Master of Arts in Communication and Public Relations
Veronica Agudelo ** Rosa Maria Larios Zahria S. Perkins ** Jojenet Corpuz Encarnacion ** Annalisa Angela Leite ** Samantha Marie Rios * Felicia Grace Firmin Anthony Lopez-Rizzo * Nicole Francesca Santis * Christina Lisa Herbst ** Nicole Perilla ** Master of Public Administration
Isaaida Carmona-Belliard ** Brenda Lee Lopez * Erica Y. Rodriguez ** Henriette Diene * Destini Veronique Lozada Johanna Soriano Keisher Denise Harris Alexis Monique Perez **
Bachelor of Arts
Savannah Karim Abedrabbo ** Khier Angelo Casino * Vanessa Gomez Ashley Abuela ** Antonio Carlos P. Cruz Sara Cristina Gonzalez t Joshua Andrew Adkins ** Sabrina N. Cruz Maureen Rose Gorman Kelly Aguilar Almazo Patrick J. Cucurullo t Chevoyne S. Green Avosuahi Albert Christopher Matthew Czyzewski Jerry Damian Guallpa t Isaiah J. Anderson Marina Rose DeSantis t Neidy Melissa Gutierrez Alexandra Marie Antonucci t Matthew Zachary DeVera Leanna Rae Hernandez t Deanna Augustin Cledys Gricelda Diaz Castillo Michael John Hester Johari A. Barber ** Emmanuella Iyobosa Ekhaguere ** Alba Rosa Holguin Barbara Monica Bazemore Khawla Elharmouchi * Amani Holloway * Abena Joy Bentum Melissa Ashley Escobar Kimberly Gina Jaramillo t Alexandra Bernal Karen Jacqueline Estrada Aaron G. Kates Alyssa Ann Biancamano Samantha Felix * Olivia Elizabeth Krasucki * Matthew James Blumensteel Lia Marie Finnegan Kyle Joseph Labrincha t Naana Akyaa Boamah DeAndra Naera Fitzgerald * Brianna N. Lorenzana ** Darius T. Booth Karalyn Floyd * Eduardo Macias Garrido Giovana Sarena Burgess-Humes *** Nicole Elizabeth Font t Ashalee Madden * Jameela Burnham Edward Gamboa Kelly Ann Mahadeo * Amber Kyra Camacho Amalia Beatriz Garrido ** Emily Majano Pyetra Moraes da Rosa Camargo Danielle Marie Goble Kambria Loren Mallory Sajaida M. Carswell Cesar Gomez Lizbeth Manchisi
* Degree conferred in 2019 t in cursu honorum ** August Graduate *** December Graduate 5 College of Arts & Sciences
Bachelor of Arts (continued)
Adaliz L. Martinez Radhika Patel Amanda Sanchez ** Ryan Kristen Martinez Yasmeen Lordes Pauling ** Shane Richard Seepersad Jenny Martinez Rojas Hector M. Pena Xochilt Julissa Segundo Dominick John Mastrodonato t Jennifer Amanda Peralta Mahreen Shahzadi * Kelvin Mejia Ashley Leemarys Perez Angela Carrie Smith Brenda Mendez ** Tonya N. Peterson ** Michael J. Spark ** Michael J. Mitchell Yasmine S. Powell Victoria St. John Anna Carolina Vitorino Moraes Zarin Qurbanzada Alyson Kiara St. Omer Alexis Marie Morales t Anthony Ramos Quinn’Tavious Re’Shaud Taylor Gabrielle Nicole Morales Aliyah Tahnee Rawles Fabienne Tanika Thelemaque Ashley Nicole Moreira Annel Ashley Reich Ariel Miguel Torres Alexander Moscote Yafreisy D. Reyes Angelica Amber Vasquez Keniah Christina Newton Adrian M. Reyes Ramirez Tania Noemi Velez-Ayala Michael T. Nguyen * Kapri Shareed Robinson Mirian A. Ventura Joshua Norris t Anthony P. Rodrigues t Mario J. Viera t Alix Michael Oliva Alyssa Tianna Rodriguez Myah R. Warren Diego Ornelas Kevin A. Rojas t Nicolle Marie Wetzel Diana H. Paredes Garcia Monica Rojas Alcaraz Jordan Omar Williams Sabrina Parra Adrienne Joyce Romero Derrick Woods Jessica L. Parrilla ** Jessica Romo * Monay Y. Woodyard
Bachelor of Science
Aaliyah Akins Giselle Brito Breanna Annmarie Coates Nida Alam Tashee Shanice Brown Alyssa Marie Conanan Lina Altafulla Francesco G. Buongiorno Hunter Zion Criollo *** t Naiva Fardly Altenor *** Marcia Lucia Bustamante Gianna Marie Crocitto Kailen Sidney Arambulo Juanita Natalia Caballero Adela Cruz ** Veronica Elizabeth Archer Nicole Caetano Adia Dakota Daglow Catherine Argueta Leidy Carolina Camelo Tyane T. Daley Arooj Arif Breann J. Carter ** Rodrigo Cesar Da Silva Jr. Cinddy Jocelyn Banegas ** Elda Eunice Castellon t Jesus Dejesus-Asiatico Rachel E. Baylon Miguel Castro Ariane P. Dela Peña Joshua Benson Odalys E. Castro Elizabeth A. Demers t Hannah Marie Birkmire Newstein Chang t Hak Ja de Sousa *** t Nazeer Sultan Bostick ** Emillie Nicole Cinevert Andreina M. Diaz
* Degree conferred in 2019 t in cursu honorum ** August Graduate 6 *** December Graduate 7 College of Arts & Sciences
Bachelor of Science (continued)
Julia Diaz Ramandeep Kaur Charise Ashley R. Ramos Oskayril Diaz-Hiciano Wonja Kim t Matthew Luis Ramos Erica Kyerewaa Duah * Cassandra M. Kitzman Francis Realuyo Ramos Keli Kwaku Dzikunoo ** Felicia Indira Knight ** Denieka Jennise Reid * Issis Nicolle Elvir * Ana Kuburovic * Eleazar F. Reyes Jesmarie Antonia Estevez Myrlissa Rebecca Lamothe * Jasmine E. Roca Thomas Anthony Farrar * Mariet Libreros Ana L. Rodriguez ** Yasmine Fathalla Oswaldo N. Lobo t Jonathan Raphael Rodriguez ** t Pamela Fernandez Samantha Rose Lochner Gina Isabel Roman Martinez * Climashie Shamindhie Fernando Sebastian Lopez * Cindy Melissa Romero Genesis Lizeth Flores Jacqueline Lopez-Flores Lisbeth Romero ** Jose Martir Flores Anthony Gerardo Lopez Rojas Julie Jessenia Ruilova Ashley Yasmir Foreman Raphael Jose Iñigo V. Losa ** Carolina Andrea Ruiz Natalia Francisco Mark C. Lo Schiavo II Rosa Julieth Saenz ** Kashia Francois * Cathy Louis * Rhodalin S. Sam Gerald Gabriel Gavira Gabinete Nicole Luna Rabia I. Sandhu Leslie A. Gallo Alison N. Makinen t Kristela I. Santos Jacqueline I. Garcia Amber Malik ** Keira Sedacey Ingrid D. Garcia Mendoza Shariffah Caroline Mason Solley S. Sellers Vy Khanh Giang * Kenyale S. McGinnis * Muhammad H. Shahid ** Koku Constantin Goe Alex Christopher Meny ** Vitoria Silva Bryan Gonzalez * Chiara Ximena Mercado t Trisha P. Sookraj Christopher Gonzalez * Ruleidy M. Miranda Diana Kristine Soriano Darianise N. Gonzalez Alicea Claudia Vanessa Morales Michael Douglas Stewart * Holly J. Gonzalez * Brayan Morejon Vidal Justine Joscelynn Torres ** Daniel James Gotshall t Emely Altagracia Mota Lorenzo Olga Marta Tymoczko Keyana C. Gray Zahtae Dominque Mouzone * Doraliza Urena Leslie Gutierrez Huda Naeem Esterly Armando Valdez * Yania Gutierrez Khawlah Mohammed Nazzal t Melanie Vanegas Chelsea Camilla Hall ** Minette T. Nguyen Georgia Angelina Verrastro Rabia Haroon Joshua Amechi Nwabueze * Devaneice Talia Ward Kylah O. Harris ** Busola Oladele ** Maleek Welsh Maria Juliana Home-Gomez Jocelyn A. Orozco * M’balu Yansaneh Anfernee Malik Hoyte Crystal Ortiz Azuri J. Hughes t Ashley Chandra Parsam ** Ferras Hussein Bhavtik Ajay Patel ** t Luis Miguel Iniguez Priya V. Patel ** Christopher Shareif Disleiny Perez Jackson Stradford Moyanda Z. Pierre ** Jacquelyn Lorraine Jones *** Danielle Polidor Kayinie Tara Joseph ** Jenna Victoria Prezwodek Arek Kaczkowski Escarleth Jazmin Quinonez Izaguirre Jaspreet Kaur Ambika Ram t
7 School of Business
Master of Business Administration
Jessica Kristina Adams Ameerah Dunn ** Nazaret Medina Alfredo Leonardo Arcentales Chelsea Anne Evangelista *** Holly Miller Sandra Badr * Nancy Nana Adwoa Eyeson Veronica D. Navas * Mariama Princetta Bah Jessica Facchini Dhruv K. Patel ** Karen Beerbower * Braian A. Fernandez Vickram Lou Ramoutar Lionel Matthew Binyard ** Isaac Leonard Fulwood, Jr. *** Crystal Reese * Antonella Bove ** Arlene Andrea Ganess Maria Rodrigo * Nigel Isaiah James Britt Tatiyana Ariel Garnett * Danairy E. Rodriguez Bria Brown ** Max S. Gemma * Mohamed Sakho Stephanie Bush Juliza Gonzalez Evelyn Santos Victor I. Carreto Joanne Gonzalez-Rose Sonaleeka Sharma Lawrence J. Castrovinci Jr. Amanda V. Gumani Andrew Singh ** Xylina Chapman * Dashawn Sylvester Gumbs-Gomez Gina Stacey Stevens Michael Charles Michael Houghton Michele Stiehler Sajjad Choudhry ** Regine Jean-Francois Tara Lynn Sweeney Christine Ketan Christian ** Tanazia R. Jenkins ** Debbie T. Terry Charisse A. Crosland Anthony Edward Johnson * Megan Eileen Tomkins Taina Cutler Cheryl S. Johnson Belkys C. Veliz * Ron J. Delosreyes Cameron Garrett Jones Davonne Weathers Tanairy Diaz Corey A. Kuus Magdalena Maria Winczura * Kim Singley Dobson Feridia Lara ** Michael John Wowkanech Scott Matthew Donovan ** Noelle Elizabeth Lawler Wilzer Dorielan Johanna X. Marcopolus
Master o f Marketing Science Arshnoor Kaur Malhotra Jorge Morales
Master of Science in Accountancy Jose Luis Cardona Ortiz Victor Alexis Masanque de Vera * Aurelina Manan-Ferreras Maria E. Clavijo-Herdoiza * Sherif Elias Suze Mestres Brandon Cruz * Sachet P. Karmacharya * Dhruv K. Patel Zachary Adam Curtis * Corey A. Kuus * Brando Jose Perez **
* Degree conferred in 2019 t in cursu honorum ** August Graduate 8 *** December Graduate 9 School of Business
Master of Science in Business
Arthur Bertrand Barbara Paiva ** Rajeshwari Samant
Master of Science in Cyber Security
Babar Ashraf * Natasia Diamonique Hill * Daniel Pagano ** Christopher Peter Barahona Akhilesh Kannan Iyer ** Ghenaj S. Sanih ** Ramon Castillo Sherley Laurent Rumana Hassin Syed Yavuz Birol Guner * Harish Mallikarjuna * Laporcha P. Townsend * Kadesha Henry Genesis Martinez-Bautista * Jose Angel Zabaleta Jr. David Alexander Hernandez * Tonny Onchonga *
Master o f Science in Data Science Janam Sunil Dalal Shivani Mehta Riya Ketanbhai Shah Janice Frazier Sai Charan Reddy Obiliachigari Kyle Sharp Myriam Ibrahim * Ankur Patel Cameron John Tait Paul Kegelman Diana Saafi Pooja R. Umathe Haihong Ma Metin Senturk * Drazen Zack Master o f Science in Finance Gabriel Alvarado Tequon Brady Vanessa Gisselle Landaverde Alesia Bisnauth Desiree I. Holloway Helena Togias
Bachelor of Arts Joslyn Nicole Feola
Bachelor of Science Allan P. Abanilla Ohunene Albert Jennifer M. Auqui Brooke L. Acevedo Santa T. Alcantara Victoria L. Babcock Rafael Adrian Acosta Syed Ahmer Ali Alicia K. Baez t Minahal Ahmed Jean-Paul Arzeno Samuel Josh T. Ballesteros
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Bachelor of Science (continued) Tamara A. Basantes Amir Vaughn Hicks Lizette Ramirez Christian John Bastidas Jayson Thomas Ildefonso Ashley Ramos Jose J. Baxter Dejah K. Jeter ** Joe M. Remache ** Gabrielle A. Bishop Racheal LaMia Johnson Ahmed Zaid Rezeq Frank Bourdier Irwin J. Juarez Matthew Alexie Rivas Wade Quincy Brown * Kyla Adrian Keane Daniel Anthony Rodriguez * Octavio Burgos Jr. Trent Andrew Koerner Lisbeth Rodriguez Jaquez * Shamali Shanell Burton ** George Nicholas Kourmousis Carlos E. Rodriguez Niebla Christian James Butts * Dawy Lebron Elissa N. Rojas Yancy A. Caballero *** Irena Lester Christopher D. Rubio ** Patrick Daishin Calderon Frederik Lindqvist Adrian S. Salazar Brandon T. Campbell Andrea N. Lopez t Amarilis Salvador Vargas Jean Gabriel Candelaria Cristian Lopez Dimas Alexander Sanchez Cynthia K. Cando Maycon Luis Kimberlyn Sanchez Stephen Joseph Carbonara Brian D. Magadia Sheila Sanchez Michael Caroselli * Nina Marie G. Magdaraog Ghenaj S. Sanih * Chris Calvin Casseus Diego Manosalvas Karla G. SanMartin Tameecha F. Chambliss Jensy Marcelin ** Ediana F. Santos Abegail Q. Col-ing Joseph Marmol Abdoulaye Sarr Andrew Dominick Connor Sabrina Amber Marrero ** Yadira Saucedo Henriquez Hunter Colin Cooney Ariel Martinez * Nicholas Sciubba Nina Elisa D’Ambrosio * Mario Martinez Brandon Seelall Brandon Chase D’Amelio Kelly Martins * David Laurence Simon t Isa M. Devora Hunter N. Mason Mohni Madan Singh * Alexis Rose Dulko Jesse Matos Jr. Karol Siri Shantiece Zanae Durham Julian Daniel Mayugba Alexander Raymond Slawinski t Arda Durukan Eric Charles Mercado * Anthony Tavares Edouard Kenny Duvilaire ** Daniel A. Metri Esmeralda A. Tepox Hanif Ector * Diane Angelica Mieles * Alexandria Nikkol Thomas Yusuf Edris Danica Aika Garcia Miranda Samir D. Tolia Morgani Alana Katie Elam Matthew A. Missak Gabriel A. Torres Sundus K. Elmosallamy Elinor K. Mokaya * t Brian M. Turton Delizia I. Esca Luisa M. Molina ** Okop Umana Udontia ** Justin Estrada Justin L. Morales Jordi J. Valado * Genesis Yasmeens Fajardo Michael A. Munoz * Kaitlyn Valvo Nadira H. Fardos * Damani Jabari Myers Samantha Vanegas * Guillermo Fernandez Santurion Andrew J. Nelson * Devin Maxwell Varela t James A. Frimpong Diana Ochoa * Ashley M. Vasquez * Gianna Stefania Fusaro Joshua Okaro Jonathan Vasquez Angel Kyra Gabinete Gabriela Luiz Oliveira Oscar J. Velez Abraham Garcia Christian Osorio Lila Sofia Verduga Menendez Stanley Ellis Garrant t Roberto Efrain Palomino * Alishah Munir Warraich Ali Haider Rony Paulino ** Meosha O. Washington * Brandon Patrick Hanson Christina Marie Pereira Bentley R. Whitfield ** Gabrielle Ana Harris Mark A. Peteya Jr. Franz Lalaine Kawboon Yabis Barbara D. Hernandez Nkosi Mosi Pile Aaron Zhang * Cris Hernandez Taneesha J. Polanco-Pitaso * Ruby Raquel Hernandez Guzman ** David Watkins Powers Juan Carlos Herrera ** Nicholas Raghunandan
* Degree conferred in 2019 t in cursu honorum 10 ** August Graduate 1 *** December Graduate Cau lfield School of Education
Doctor of Education James J. Albro Aigner S. Holmes ** Aleya Shoieb ** Janice Archer Marcelle Jackson Jamie Smith Daquan K. Bashir ** Steven Joel Anthony Lambert * Judith A. Soto*** Judith Bayona * Melissa Opal McBean * Rhina M. Tavarez ** Danielle L. Beam ** Virginia Melendez Natasha Denise Thomas * Julie Bunt * Charles Russell Miller * Todd Michael Toriello * Brittany Dotson * Oluwatosin Adesola Odefemi Lisa Torres Steven Forte * Elizabeth Aviles Ramos Andre Rondell Turner ** Christopher Grant Josephine Rodriguez ** Sharon Ann Watts-Conville ** Glenda J. Guerrero ** Rony Romain Master of Arts in Education Robert B. Adelson Mahum A. Fernandez Erika Messina ** Nadeen N. Alawi ** Kathleen D. Figueroa Scott Millar * Daria Allen ** Danielle Kathleen Florio Maria Elena Munoz ** Vanessa Andrea Arnone Elizabeth Forino Nicola U. Myrie-Cureton * Richard J. Arostegui Dana Michele Forsyth * Caitlin A. Osmanski Stephanie Aviles Kashiff F. Foster James R. Papcun Kristen Babbe ** Vanessa Fragiacomo ** Gamell A. Pascal Zakiya Kamilah Bakker * Amanda Marie Franco * Christopher Anthony Picchierri Terichi K. Bellinger ** Sofia Frangias * Barbara Pinzon Roshonda D. Benthall ** Ivette N. Garciav Monique A. Redman Kirsten Amber Bowens Xiomari Rocío Al n Gil Christina T. Reichart Kassie G. Boyd *** Karina W. Gomez ** Frank Jefferson Rincon Tavarez Caitlin Meghan Brennan ** KayDean S. Grant Mariely Rodriguez ** Mary Kathleen Broom Michael Gerard Grant *** Kerryann Andrea Rose ** Robert Butler ** Shisele M. Grant Alyssa Briana Ruiz * Karla Karina Campos Carmen P. Green ** Mary Lorraine Russell Johanna I. Caruso Cierra B. Harris Kurt Rutmayer * Josue Castillo William J. Harris ** Yaritza Sanabria * Carmela Celentano-Kern ** Kaitlin Hickey * Shamar Leonor Sanchez ** Angela Marie Cirillo Regina Camille Howell * Stephan Saullo Hamilton Cook Jr. Valerie Jean-Baptiste ** Michele N. Silverman Cary Cotto Yoona Jung * Matthew John Sleece Diane Crawford Anna Margaret Kosakowski * Meryger Taveras ** Mantha Culi Iria Cristina Landin-Prado Nicole Telep Tammy Melissa Davis * Mariana Lopez Elizabeth Tepox Antonia DeMaio * Victor P. Lucatorto Bridget Thomas Smith Maquentta Jantia Dixon * Carissa Lundquist * Tameriah Townes Aja I. Douglas Lea Marcelle Mainor * Michelle Valerie Trinidad Christopher Drechsel ** Gregorio Marrero Jamie Lynn Vinolas Krista N. Edgar Jocelyn Martinez ** Tanisha L. Watson *** Brian V. Emma Katherine Aimee Mayorga * I’mani Tiye Wicks Chiara A. Espasa Dawn Mazurkiewicz * Bernotide Etienne Gena R. McCurdy Armeen Fatima Brianna McSweeney ** Eleanor Ferguson *** Adriana N. Medina
11 Caulfield School of Education
Bachelor of Arts in Education
Emily Aleman Edgar A. Juarez * Denise Shantel Santana Kimberley Cilaire ** Nicole Marie Marchitto Samantha L. Sebbio Larissa Colon Annamarie M. Martorony Danielle Faith Sinen Awilka David Nadirah Mahogany McCray * Moody Benida Thelisma Olga Fabrega Zoe Annalisa Pero Alisha M. Goyco * Wisam R. Rashid
Bachelor of Science in Education Melissa A. Budhu Jennifer Leon Rabeeh Ribhi Rashid Daisy Michelle Calle * Jacqueline Martinez Frederick Valdez Viado II Shanique N. Davis Parker J. Mitchell Taylor White Lisett Garcell ** Britany Peralta ** Mia M. Wilson Alina M. Guevara Zulma A. Perez Ariel Cedric Innocent Rachel Ramagado
* Degree conferred in 2019 t in cursu honorum ** August Graduate 12 1 School of Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Mary Anne Dirige * Linda J. G. Luzincourt * Denise Nadine Nderitu Githinji ** Michelle J. Romano
Master of Science in Nursing
Emma Anonuevo * Edna Lyn Corpuz Esconde Lilian B. Orellana * Monica A. Buitrago * Krizelda L. Dizon * Lauren Frances Podlaskowich * Evelyn Villarde Candalera * Marlyn Tablo Escalona * Sujata Prasad * Jemima Lorraine Carvajal * Suzan B. Inci * Kristyn Senzino * Alison Clemens * Cresencia Leopold * Maria P. Yballe *
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bilal Amr Arabi Danielle K. Lopez t Jahaysia M. Seawright Moises E. Bejarano Serna Dana H. Luna Teresa Anne Smith * Alexis Brianna Carino Faye Melisande D. Manansala * Lydia Geneva Stephens-Remy Arya S. Castro Amy Marcel Maria Jose Umana Gomez Ardita Cosaj Sarah Jeanne Nase Vanesa M. Viera Theresa Mia D’Errico Cassandra M. Paredes Alba Xhani Kathleen Cesca S. de Guzman Sejal A. Patel * Jessica Andrea Yagual Whitney Dixon * Madison Victoria Podesta * Catherine Marie Yorkgitis Jonelle Odessa Evans Genesis Ramirez Sarah A. Germano Rebecca Ritter Melissa Jaikissoon Maryann Rosenberg Ashley Kennedy Cristiana T. Santos
13 School of Professional & Continuing Studies
Bachelor of Professional Studies Michael Faragalla Eboni Christina Gonzalez * Atiyyah N. Mabin ** Jeannette Franco Shameka Jennings **
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Bibi Naazia Ali Isaac Leonard Fulwood, Jr. * Lymari Pena-Ramos Daniel A. Altamar * Meena Bhagandaye Gilalta ** Fabiana Poggi * Cindy Bonilla Elizabeth Gonzalez * Lee Ramcharitar Travis LeMar Brannon Roxann Hill ** Tanya A. Reitor * Chenice Brinson Fatumata Koroma Maria A. Roe Yngrid Cepeda-Mullins Carolina Leuro Diaz ** Luis A. Sepulveda Atiya Easterling Antoinette Lindsay Natalie G. Sifuentes Mishel V. Encalada ** Maria Fe Bermudez Masilang ** Danielle Simone ** Kiana A. Fitchett Victoria Mauer ** Vernell Sims Betsy J. Fresse ** Pitarkumar I. Patel *
Bachelor of Science Diana C. Duran * Melanie M. McKiver * Aileen Lara Shantee A. Rose
Associate of Science Cleber L. Almeida ** Anthony R. Quinones * Misti R. Bloomer
Associate of Applied Science Tamara Leigh Doell Aileen Lara * Anton J. Ferrer Saby Damary Reyes * Martina Harris
* Degree conferred in 2019 ** August Graduate 14 1 Graduate Awards
The Bucciarelli Graduate Education Medal , donated by the Bucciarelli family, is awarded to a student in the graduate education program who shows promise and potential for continued research. The award is given this year to Vanessa Fragiacomo .
The Master of Science in Nursing Medal is awarded to the graduate nursing student who has achieved the highest average in the program. The award is given this year to Emma Anonuevo .
The Ruvolo Award for Excellence in Graduate Business Studies , founded and provided by Louis Ruvolo ’80, ’08, is awarded to a student that has demonstrated excellence in the Master of Business Administration program after achieving their undergraduate degree 10 or more years earlier. The award is given this year to Michele Stiehler .
Undergraduate Awards
The Valedictorian is the graduating senior who has distinguished themselves academically by earning the highest grade point average in the traditional day program. The valedictorian for the Class of 2020 is Daniel James Gotshall .
The Joanne Amato Memorial Award in Nursing , funded by Anthony Amato ’72 and his children, Adrienne McDonald and Timothy Amato, is given to the student with the highest average in the nursing program and who has engaged in service to the Saint Peter’s community by being part of the Student Nurse Association, Pavo Society, through participation in recruitment activities or other service activities . The award is given this year to Arya Castro .
The Father Eugene Buechel Award recognizes anthropology students in Jesuit institutions of higher learning who have achieved the highest standards in both scholastic achievement and service to others. The award is given this year to Mariet Libreros .
The Cappelluti Medal , donated by the Department of History in memory of Professor Frank J. Cappelluti, is awarded for outstanding scholastic achievement and extraordinary dedication and service. The award is given this year to Lia Marie Finnegan .
The Communication Medal is given to the student who has achieved the highest grade point average in courses satisfying the requirements of the communication program. The award is given this year to Cledys Gricelda Diaz Castillo .
The Connolly Medal , donated by the late Professor John J. Connolly in memory of his mother, Ellen Connolly, is awarded to the graduate who has distinguished themselves most in scholarship in the field of business law throughout their collegiate caree r. The award is given this year to Alexis Rose Dulko .
The Coughlin Medal , donated by the Class of 1949’s evening session in memory of Rev. Timothy J. Coughlin, S.J., former professor, is awarded annually to the graduate of the School of Professional and Continuing Studies who has distinguished themselves in scholarship, character and leadership in activities during their collegiate career. The award is given this year to Isaac Leonard Fulwood, Jr . The Criminal Justice Award is presented to a graduating senior who has demonstrated leadership and academic excellence in criminal justice. The award is given this year to Jerry Damian Guallpa .
The Danesino Medal , in honor of Angelo Danesino, founder of the Department of Psychology, is awarded for superior academic achievements and high professional commitments. The award is given this year to Nicole Elizabeth Font .
The International Business Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship Key is given to the graduating student with the highest academic average for the four years of study in international business and trade. The award is given this year to David Laurence Simon .
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The Dinneen Medal , in honor of Rev. Joseph S. Dinneen, S.J., former president, is awarded to the graduate in the School of Business who has maintained the highest general average in accountancy throughout their collegiate career. The award is given this year to Nicholas Raghunandan .
The Economics Medal is awarded by the Department of Economics to the student in the School of Business who has shown outstanding proficiency in the field of advanced economics. The award is given this year to Alexis Rose Dulko .
The Ellis Medal , in memory of Professor William D. Ellis Jr., is awarded to the student who has distinguished themselves in English studies. The award is given this year to Marina Rose DeSantis .
The English Department Emeritus Legacy Award honors a top graduating senior in the program. It is made in recognition of the emeriti faculty members who have contributed so deeply to the department’s longstanding mission to instill in students an appreciation of literature and recognize its relation to one’s life, spirit and values. This year’s award is made in the name of Kathleen Monahan, Ph.D., and is given to Mahreen Shahzadi .
The Gannon Medal , in memory of Rev. Robert I. Gannon, S.J., former dean, is awarded to the graduate in the School of Business who has maintained the highest general average in economics throughout their collegiate career. The award is given this year to Trent Andrew Koerner .
The Hanlon Medal , founded by the Class of 1938 in honor of their classmate Lt. Robert A. Hanlon, who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II, is awarded to the Bachelor of Arts graduate with the highest general average for the four-year humanities curriculum. The award is given this year to Nicole Elizabeth Font .
The Hart Medal , in honor of Rev. Vincent J. Hart, S.J., former president, is awarded to the graduate in arts and sciences with the highest average for the four-year social science curriculum. The award is given this year to Pyetra Moraes da Rosa Camargo .
The Ann Heiges Medal is awarded to an Associate of Applied Science graduate in the public policy program who has demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to public policy issues and concerns affecting urban areas. The award is given this year to Annmarie Peters .
The Hohman Medal , in memory of Rev. Arthur J. Hohman, S.J., donated by the Collins Chemistry Society of the University, is awarded to the graduate with the highest average in the chemistry program. The award is given this year to Daniel James Gotshall .
The Hopkins Scholar Meda l is awarded to a student in the English department whose research, writing and presentation of their Senior Capstone Seminar thesis is deemed most worthy by the department faculty. The award is given this year to Sara C. Gonzalez .
The Hopper Medal , in honor of Cmdre. Grace M. Hopper, a pioneer in programming languages, is awarded to the graduate who has demonstrated outstanding aptitude and achievement in the field of computer programming. The award is given this year to Oscar J. Velez .
The John P. Hughes Language Medal , donated by Joseph T. Ryan, Class of 1951, is awarded for excellence in the study of Language and Literature. The award is given this year to David Laurence Simon .
The Kelly Medal , in memory of Professor Robert Kelly, founder of the program in biological chemistry, is awarded to the graduate who has demonstrated distinguished achievement in the biochemistry program. The award is given this year to Azuri Jalaan Hughes .
The Kruse Award , donated by the Department of Mathematics, in memory of Professor William E. Kruse, first chairman of the mathematics department, is awarded to the graduate who has shown outstanding achievement and promise in the field of mathematics. The award is given this year to Daniel James Gotshall .
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The Management Medal is awarded to the member of the graduating class who has demonstrated academic excellence in business management throughout their collegiate career. The award is given this year to Nina Marie G. Magdaraog .
The Marketing Medal is awarded to the member of the graduating class who has demonstrated academic excellence in marketing management throughout their collegiate career. The award is given this year to Alicia K. Baez .
The McMackin Award , donated by the Department of Mathematics in honor of Frank J. McMackin, Professor Emeritus, is awarded to the graduate who has shown outstanding proficiency in Mathematics in the Secondary Education Program. The award is given this year to Samantha L. Sebbio .
The McNerney Medal is given in memory of Professor James E. McNerney by the Caulfield School of Education to the graduate in elementary education who has demonstrated outstanding qualities of leadership and character during their collegiate career and has maintained general academic excellence. The award is given this year to Samantha L. Sebbio and Larissa Colon , ex aequo .
The Oates Medal , donated by the Spur Society in memory of Rev. Alfred B. Oates, S.J., former professor, is awarded to the graduate in the School of Professional and Continuing Studies who has distinguished themselves most in scholarship, character and leadership in university activities during their entire collegiate career. The award is given this year to Lymari Pena-Ramos .
The Pauw Wow Journalism Medal is awarded annually to the graduate who has distinguished themselves in the field of journalism through participation in student publications. The award is given this year to Alexandra Marie Antonucci .
The Pavonia Medal is awarded to the graduate in the School of Business who has attained the highest general average in all subjects during their collegiate career. The award is given this year to Elinor K. Mokaya .
The Petriello Award , in honor of Richard Petriello, Ph.D., is presented to a graduate who has unselfishly volunteered efforts to any of the three biology student organizations: Beta Beta Beta, Mendel Biology Society or Students Against Violating the Earth. The award is given this year to Maria Juliana Home-Gomez .
The Poiani Award , honoring Dr. Eileen L. Poiani’s dedicated and steadfast service to the University in a variety of capacities, and donated by Dr. John E. Hammett III, is presented to a graduating senior mathematics minor for outstanding achievement in mathematics and/or statistics, as well as for exceptional extracurricular engagement in the campus community, including leadership and service. The award is given this year to Hunter Mason .
The Eileen and Hugo Poiani Commencement Award , established by Eileen L. Poiani, Ph.D., honors one student from the Caulfield School of Education and one student from the College of Arts & Sciences, both of whom will be pursuing graduate degrees at Saint Peter’s University in Education or a field in the College of Arts & Sciences, respectively. The award is given this year to Danielle Faith Sinen and Jerry Damian Guallpa , ex aequo .
The Political Science Medal is awarded to the graduate in political science judged most eminent for their scholarship and contribution to the commonwealth of the University. The award is given this year to Patrick J. Cucurullo .
The Public Policy Medal is awarded to a Public Policy Program recipient who has maintained an outstanding academic record and an interest and commitment to improving the quality of life in urban environments. The award is given to Aileen Lara .
The Rankin Meda l, donated by alumni to honor the memory of Rev. R. Rush Rankin, S.J., is awarded to the graduate in the College of Arts and Sciences with the highest average in philosophy. The award is given this year to Nicole Elizabeth Font .
17 Undergraduate Awards
The Robert Rigby Urban Service Award is in memory of Robert Rigby, a Saint Peter’s graduate and long-time director of public housing in Jersey City. This award is given to urban studies and public policy students who exemplify a commitment to contributing to the improvement of people’s lives in urban areas. The award is given this year to Dominick John Mastrodonato and Diana Duran , ex aequo .
The Royster Commencement Award for Criminal Justice , donated by Brian Royster, honors a student who has demonstrated academic excellence in the criminal justice program, who has been actively involved in community service and is a member of the Criminal Justice Student Association. The award is given this year to Olivia Elizabeth Krasucki .
The Royster Commencement Award for Sociology , donated by Brian Royster, honors a student who has demonstrated academic excellence as a sociology major and has been actively involved in community service. The award is given this year to Olivia Elizabeth Krasucki .
The John C. Schlereth Medal is awarded to the outstanding sociology graduate on the basis of scholastic achievement, service to the department and professional dedication to the discipline of sociology. The award is given this year to Barbara Monica Bazemore .
The Shanahan Medal , in honor of Rev. James J. Shanahan, S.J., former president, is awarded to the graduate in the associate degree program in the School of Professional and Continuing Studies with the highest general average throughout their collegiate career. The award is given this year to Misti Bloomer .
The Smith Medal , in memory of Rev. John P. Smith, S.J., former professor, is awarded to the Bachelor of Science graduate with the highest general average for the four-year natural science curriculum. The award is given this year to Newstein Chang .
The SPCS Medal is awarded to the graduate who has distinguished themselves academically by achieving the highest grade point average in the School of Professional and Continuing Studies. The award is given this year to Danielle Faith Sinen .
The Turing Medal , in memory of Sir Alan Turing, a pioneer in artificial intelligence, is awarded for outstanding ability and performance in the field of computer science. The award is given this year to Sundus K. Elmosallamy .
The Varrichio Award , donated by the alumni and faculty of the Department of Mathematics, in memory of Professor Francis A. Varrichio, is awarded to the graduate who has shown outstanding proficiency and promise in mathematics and allied disciplines. The award is given this year to Elda Castellon .
The Wassman Medal is awarded to the graduate with the highest average in the b iology program. The award is given this year to Newstein Chang .
The John F. Wrynn, S.J. Award , in honor of John F. Wrynn, S.J., esteemed former chair of the history department, donated by Eugene O. Flinn ’80 and his wife Joyce Flinn, is presented annually to a baccalaureate history student who has been judged by the full-time members of the history department to have submitted the best Senior Seminar paper. This seminar, the Tuleja Seminar, is required of every major in their last year. The award is given this year to Nicole Elizabeth Font .
18 1 Cross Key Recipient s•Class of 2020
In recognition of students who have proven to be outstanding in character, leadership, service and scholarship, the following graduates were inducted into the Order of the Cross Keys. Additionally, Honorary Cross Keys are awarded to members of the Saint Peter’s University Community (faculty, administrators and staff) for exemplary service to our students and the campus.
Cross Keys - Gold Key Cross Keys - Blue Key Alyssa Marie Conanan Chiara Ximena Mercado Azuri J. Hughes Kathleen Cesca S. de Guzman Elissa N. Rojas Alexis Marie Morales Alexis Rose Dulko Adrienne Joyce Romero Jonathan Raphael Rodriguez Nicole Elizabeth Font Samantha L. Sebbio Gianna Stefania Fusaro Alexander Raymond Slawinski
19 The Board of Trustees
Frank L. Fekete, CPA ’75 - Chair Joseph R. Gromek ’68 Fausto Rotundo, CPA ’91 Susan P. Mitchell-Abbate ’72 - Kevin P. Guckian ’83 J. Paul Schaetzle ’75 Vice Chair Mark G. Kahrer ’83 Robert L. Tortoriello, Esq. ’71 Richard P. Libretti ’65 John B. Wilson ’70, H ’18 Carol B. Bastek, Ed.D. ’70 Charles M. Lizza, Esq. ’77 Raymond A. Yannuzzi, D.A. ’70 Rev. Kenneth J. Boller, S.J. Kathleen M. McKenna, Esq. ’75 Rev. Claudio M. Burgaleta, S.J., Ph.D. Kenneth Moore ’91 TRUSTEES EMERITI James Conti ’93 Aidah T. Muhammad ’19 Thomas D. Carver, Esq. ’58, H ’08 Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D. ( ex officio ) Joseph A. Panepinto, Esq. ’66 William J. Cozine ’60 Rev. Joseph S. Costantino, S.J. Sharon A. Pastore ’73 Patricia Q. Sheehan H ’77 Robert A. Cutro ’75 Maureen L. Pergola ’94 Francis G. Ziegler ’63 Kevin J. Downes ’73 Joseph P. Pieroni ’68
The Board of Regents
Christina M. Shea ’00 - Chair Maryellen Scott Moran ’88 John P. Fahy ’62 John A. Cannon ’89 - Vice Chair Maria L. Nieves Warren C. Fristensky ’74 Joseph Pergola ’96 Milton A. Gilbert Patrick F. Annello, M.D. ’99 William T. Price III ’91 James J. Loughlin ’64 James Blauvelt Charlie A. Ramos ’02 Kenneth J. Mathews ’60 Catherine M. Carnevale ’83 James G. Rizzo ’81 Charles McCarthy Regis W. Devonish ’04 Sr. Maeve McDermott H ’95 Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D. ( ex officio ) James H. Murphy, III Carmel Galasso ’79 REGENTS EMERITI Richard J. O’Brien ’60 Christina Gili ’07 William J. Allingham, Esq. ’54 Mary Jean M. Potenzone, Esq. ’71 Steven B. Harz, Esq. ’70 William R. Armbruster ’71 Marshall V. Rozzi ’67 Mary Cristantiello Jain ’79 Joseph N. Barbera ’66 Ronald W. Tobin, Ph.D. ’57, H ’14 Jamie M. Jenkins ’12 Jules A. Borshadel ’61 Anthony M. Tonzola, M.D. ’66 Steven Llanes, Esq. ’02 Robert L. Boyle Thomas L. Wickiewicz, M.D. ’72 Robert B. Lorfink ’93 Thomas J. Carey ’58 Nancy Yewaisis Nadia E. Makar ’69 Thomas D. Cleary Jr. Niurka E. Mederos ’07, ’1 0 Samuel X. DiFeo
Alumni Board
John J. Hallanan III ’03 - President Catherine Dondero ’70 Edward W. Reuter ’64 = Robert J. Andrews, Ed.D. ’71 - Ann Marie Gillespie ’84 Nicholas Riepe ’17 Vice President Linda A. Jurusz ’90 Lucy M. Sardella-Lawrence ’82 Eric D. McCullough, Esq. ’98 Joan Z. Shields ’75, ’83 Paul J. Brignola, Sr. ’68 Melissa D. Paniccioli ’01, ’04, ’19 David A. Tango, Esq. ’02 Helen E. Carroll ’93 Michelle Perez ’16 Charles A. Weening ’17 Kathleen M. Cehelsky, Esq. ’86 ( Emerita ) Michelle Ricot-Nandkumar ’17
20 = Deceased 2 Golden Jubilarians • Class of 1970
On Sunday, May 31, 1970, the members of the Saint Peter’s University (then College) Class of 1970 received their baccalaureate degrees. Today, the surviving members of that class are celebrating the Golden Jubilee of their graduation from alma mater.
Mark L. Aaron, D.D.S. Raymond W. Berberich Anthony J. Carfora Timothy M. Cryne Janet A. Abbattista Mary Bhagavatula Walter D. Carroll Howard J. Cubberly Patrick A. Abitante Gregory Bialy Cecelia Carter Michael E. Cull = Benjamin M. Accardi = Vincent Biancamano, Esq. Frances M. Casey Thomas F. Cullinan James R. Agresti Joseph K. Billard = Kathleen M. Cash Frances M. Curiazza Marie L. Aguanno Suzanne W. Blakeney Kathleen Cash James F. Curley Matthew F. Ahearn Linda M. Bogden Thomas G. Casper William T. Curran, Esq. Arlene R. Ahmad, M.D. Marilyn Bonner Randee S. Cassidy John B. Currie Martin Albiez Jr. Owen J. Bonner = Gail G. Castaldo Charles J. Cwierko Anthony C. Amato John T. Booth Louis F. Castelli, CPA Daniel Czernikowski = James V. Ameo = Martin P. Borelli Joseph A. Ceimo, M.D. = Robert Czujko = Golie L. Amiker Joseph J. Borowski Arthur F. Cerwin = Ralph D’Adamo George Anagnosti Phyllis M. Bottone Joseph J. Chapman Stephanie L. D’Agostino Deacon Aldo P. Antola Joseph R. Bowen Richard R. Chatfield Steven J. D’Amato Stacey Antoniades, Esq. = Beverly R. Boyce = Robert J. Chervenak Gary Damiani Donna R. Antoniotti Matthew E. Boylan = Dom R. Chiarieri, M.D. = Eugene E. Daunno Margaret H. Antonini Joseph F. Boyle David M. Chioda James A. Daurio Peter P. Antonini Richard C. Boyle Phyllis Cicirelli Demetria E. De Lia, Ph.D. Jerry J. Aquino, M.D. = Kevin J. Brady Donna Cifelli Michael J. Debany Robert P. Arnold Juliette Braibant James Cihanek Angelo Defilippo Russell A. Arnone Robert Brauman Edward F. Ciok John A. Degutis Nelson Ashley = Timothy Breslin Franklin P. Clayton = John J. Delaney Jr. = Leonard C. Attisano Desmond Brown Hon. Patricia Del Bueno Paul L. Dellanno Saradj Avaregan Robert M. Buckley, Ph.D. Cleary, JSC Harold Delmastro John H. Bailey Francis A. Bulzis = James P. Cole Ronald J. DeMatteo Dennis A. Balint Daniel J. Buongiorno Timothy E. Cole Linda H. DeMiglio Melanie A. Ball Alan N. Buonpastore, Esq. Robert M. Companick LPA = Edward J. DePascale, Esq. Arthur E. Balsamo, Esq. Ronald E. Burbella, M.D. Michael J. Condosta, CPA Anthony DeSalvo, Esq. Judith A. Bannon Thomas F. Burke John J. Connolly Raquel Desautu Daniel F. Baran Thomas J. Burns Jr. = Robert J. Consoli Nancy M. Devaney Dennis M. Barbarise Charles Butera Albert B. Cook Hipolito Diaz Diane Barry Jane E. Butler Lorraine Coppinger = Kathleen McGuirk Diffley Edward T. Bartley Jr. Ruth B. Butler Walter Coppinger, Ph.D. Pauline Dinicola = George F. Basilo = John J. Byrne = John D. Corbett Rose M. Diorio Lonny Elliot Bassin, CPA Patricia M. Byron Patricia C. Corcoran = James A. Dixon = Carol B. Bastek, Ed.D. Carlos M. Cadalzo George V. Corio = Clifford G. Doll Donato J. Battista Michele Cahill Sheila Cortelyou Joseph E. Domanski Jayne A. Baumann Thomas M. Cahill = Bernard C. Crawford Marie L. Dominguez Robert S. Bavlish Robert Caiazzo Robert J. Crerand Catherine Dondero William M. Beards = Barbara A. Camilleri Patricia M. Crifo James J. Dondero James Bedi Peter Campacci Catherine Crocamo Maureen F. Donelan Sharon A. Bednarczyk Philip A. Campanella = Robert W. Cron Joseph Donohue John T. Belis Joseph P. Campbell Hugh R. Crosson = William Donohue Matthew Bellifemine Michael A. Cannavale Paul E. Crosta Madelyn M. Doran William A. Benowitz Charles A. Cappiccille Paul B. Crowley, D.M.D. Margaret A. Dougherty Patrick H. Bent = Anthony Capuzzo = Judith Cruise Terrence J. Dougherty =
= Deceased 21 Golden Jubilarians • Class of 1970
John Doyle Frank Fossella Raymond A. Gubernat Walter S. Jaronski, Ph.D. John Doyle Mary J. Frankel Daniel S. Guerra, Ph.D. Christina T. Jastrzembska Thomas M. Doyle Joan E. Franklin = Dennis L. Guyre Joseph J. Jiran = William M. Doyle Ann P. Fredenburgh = Zane Halkowycz Madeline Jiran Thomas J. Drury Louis A. Fucito Thomas Haluschka = James V. Jordan Jr., M.D. Ann M. Ducca Clifton Fyle Elaine Hampton John A. Jordan = Philip H. Duffy Joseph P. Gadda Jozef Hand- Kathleen Guterl Jordan Joyce B. Dul-Jacunski William V. Gadek III = Boniakowski , Ph.D. = Willard Jordan John Dullea Robert F. Gadosky Kathleen A. Handal, M.D. George M. Kachmar II, Esq. Patricia Duncan Dennis M. Gaito Thomas J. Haneke Rita M. Kakascik James Dunn James V. Gallagher Michael J. Haras Linda M. Kane Joseph G. Dunn Louis Gallipoli John V. Harrison Robert H. Kaplan William F. Dunn Frank J. Garatina Charman T. Harvey, Esq. = Steven A. Kaplan Maxine R. Dziezanowski- Lois A. Garofolo Steven B. Harz, Esq. John A. Karol = Bronner Edward Garvey Robert C. Hassard Joseph A. Kascik Patricia G. Emanuele Carol Ann Gauthier Stephen J. Hauck = Geraldine Kassab Richard J. English William F. Gerber, CPA Joseph F. Hayes Jr. Robert J. Kassab Dennis J. Enright Sergio Germinario = Richard B. Hayes Harold Keenan = Karen L. Epsom Richard C. Gernert = Susan A. Hayes Kevin J. Keenan Philip J. Esposito Arthur Gianakos Thomas J. Healy Jr. Edward T. Kelly Susan V. Everett Agnes Giantini John J. Heaney Geneva M. Kelly Carol Faillace Patricia Gibbons = Robert Hecking James T. Kelly Lawrence Falkowski, Ph.D. = Ricardo J. Gil William F. Heinle John F. Kelly George F. Fallahee Richard Gillio Morris Helman = Lorraine A. Kelly, R.N. John B. Famiglietti, M.D. Sheila Gimpel Roger W. Hemmings, CMA = James M. Kerwan Raymond J. Fann Donald R. Ginty Robert E. Henion Jr. Rodger S. Kessler, Ph.D. Carol A. Farrell John L. Giraud F. Judith Hepworth, Esq. Edward P. Kiehling = Maj. Gen. George R. Gloria Glover Michael Herrighty Margaret F. Kilkenny Fay USA David Goldstein, Ph.D. Ruth E. Higgins Raymond V. Kilkenny James J. Feehan Sr. Thomas J. Goltsch Peter J. Himchak Deirdre C. Killelea Arthur I. Feintuch Dr. Col Robert K. Robert J. Hoffman Frank M. Kisko Judith C. Fenelon Goode USAF John F. Hofft = Carolyn Kizlinski Walter A. Ference Robert D. Gorman James F. Hollywood Peter A. Klein John P. Ferguson Stephen S. Gormley Theresa N. Hollywood Richard Knapp Guillermo J. Fernandez- Edward N. Goufas Gary S. Horan, FACHE Henry K. Knowlton = Quincoces, Esq., CPA Eugene T. Gough Robert E. Howard Ronald J. Kolibas Stanley W. Ferrence Patricia M. Graham Mary E. Howlett William P. Koller Robert B. Feuker Thomas J. Graham Gregory Hrabar Richard T. Koping = Thomas H. Feuker Emil G. Grancagnolo Thomas F. Hunt Catherine S. Kopley, Esq. Anthony J. Filardi LAc, LMT Edward J. Hurley = William J. Kopp Rainor S. Finck Robert Gray Patrick D. Hynes Peter W. Kornutick James J. Finley, Ph.D. Robert J. Greces John C. Introcaso Richard Kornutik Patrick J. Finnegan Stephen R. Gregg Jr. Louis Iorio Edward F. Korzun = Leslie Fishbien Dwight M. Greten = Kevin A. Iungerman Henry M. Kowalczyk Henry Fitzsimmons = Dennis J. Grillo Joseph J. Jablonski Mario E. Kravanja Kathleen Flanagan Robert W. Grize Valgau J. Jackson Thomas F. Krissak Dennis Fleming John M. Groesbeck Harry N. Jacobs, Esq. Richard P. Krukowski = William L. Flock, Psy.D., J.D. = Kenneth B. Gross, Ph.D. Fred J. Jacques Jr. Joseph L. Kubacz = James M. Fogarty = Thomas W. Groth Edward S. Jakubowski Roger Kuchar Robert J. Fortune = John J. Gualtieri, Ph.D. John J. Janasie, Esq. Frederic C. Kull
22 = Deceased 2 Golden Jubilarians • Class of 1970
Richard A. Kurtti James J. Mani Gennaro Minichino = Michael A. Palladino, Ph.D. John R. Kutney V. James Mann, Esq. Ramiro Miqueli Bruce M. Paoloni Theodore E. James P. Manzo Amelia Mitchell Philip A. Papa Kwiatkowski, D.M.D. Joan D. Mara Robert H. Molloy Edward T. Papp Arlene M. Labudzki = Richard Mara Kathleen N. Monahan, Ph.D. Michael J. Parasolle Christine M. LaGana, Ph.D. = James F. Maresca Thomas I. Mooney Steven Parrillo, D.O Arthur R. Lair Jr. Joseph A. Maresca Ann M. Moore. M.D. Melvin J. Patmore Joseph P. Lakata Anthony J. Marinello, Esq. Raymond J. Morley Jr., Esq. Robert J. Patten Paul P. Lamb, Esq. Alfred Marshello = Harold G. Morris = Darleen M. Pawelczyk Lorraine Lamendola Theresa M. Martin = John A. Morris = John G. Pawlyk Denis C. Lamotte Thomas J. Martino Jr. William A. Mullins Jr. Walter W. Pearsall = Christine Lapidus John E. Maslak, Jr., D.D.S. Anthony J. Munafo Rosemary Pecoraro Richard T. Laria David A. Massa, M.D. Francis Murdaco Vincent Pellegrino Carol M. Larroque, M.D. Charles Mataya Beverley Murphy Stephen G. Pello Elizabeth J. Lee David W. Matlosz James M. Murphy James S. Perry Margaret B. Lee Valerie F. Mauceri, Esq. = Janice R. Murray Peter A. Phillips William D. Lee Walter J. Maxwell Kevin B. Murray Philip J. Piccuirro Larry H. Leibowitz James P. McAndrew Patrick Murphy Barbara B. Pieroni Louis G. Lenzi Maryann McCarthy Fred W. Musch Brenda Pietrucha = Ellen A. Lepper = George E. McCartney Richard M. Mushock, CPA Michael J. Piorkowski Gary R. Levine Thomas J. McDermott Joseph Mustillo Loretta M. Pisani William D. Levy Margaret M. McGeady John D. Napoli, M.D. Thomas A. Piserchia Doris M. Liberto = Charles A. McGee Joseph A. Napolitano Robert J. Plonski = Kevin Linane = Eileen D. McGovern Janet R. Napurano = Frederick M. Podorf Frank P. Link = Elizabeth McGovern John Napurano William C. Podurgiel, Esq. William G. Lisa Barbara Ann McGrath Lt. Richard C. Nastawa = John F. Pojedinec, M.D. = Catherine Lissenden David F. McGuigan Annmarie Nazzaro, Ph.D. Eileen Polazzi John F. Littlefield, Ph.D. Robert J. McGuinness Robert C. Nellegar John J. Porzio John V. LoBue, CPA John P. McIlroy Jeanne M. Nelson Mark J. Porzio Robert Logan Alice M. McKenna = Thomas J. Nemeth William R. Postman, Esq. John C. Lorenzo Edward H. McKenna Sr. Rita M. Niemeyer John J. Powers Robert Loscalzo = Frank J. McNabb = Joseph A. Nitto Joseph E. Predoti Kevin J. Lucid = Kevin J. McNamara Anthony J. Novak Arlene V. Price Rose Luvera William E. McNeal Henry J. O’Brien Howard K. Prol Joanna Lygas James E. McNerney, Esq. Thomas L. O’Brien Joseph P. Prusakowski = John D. Lyman Robert S. McNutt Eugene P. O’Connell, Esq. James S. Pullaro = Edward A. Lynch = Joan McSherry, Esq. William J. O’Connell = James T. Quinn II John A. Lynch, Ph.D. John McWatters James J. O’Donnell Jr. Kenneth J. Quinn Miriam T. Lyons Edward Meagher III = Kevin B. O’Donnell Kieran J. Quinn Arthur J. Magner Matthew J. Meaney Michael A. O’Donnell Roberta Quinn Robert F. Magner Jr. Robert Melando Frank J. O’Neill Thomas S. Quinn = James G. Maguire = Br. Jerome P. Menkhaus, S.J. John A. O’Neill Eugene V. Rapcienski = James T. Mai John J. Mercun, Esq. = Gerald V. O’Shea = Kathleen B. Raschke Louis C. Mai Jr. Catherine W. Merker Karen Odenheimer = Walter J. Rebele III Antoinette D. Maino = Michele A. Meropol Damian Okibedi = Francis X. Reddington Maria T. Maio-Messano Nadine Meyers Mary Ann Olsen, Esq. = Brian M. Redling Robert E. Maitner Benjamin F. Mikelski Victor Organek Brian Reilly = Peter P. Malecki John D. Mikolay Terence A. Ortlieb Alwyn E. Remmele = Eberhard G. Malz William J. Milczarski, Ph.D. Diane M. Ozarowski Roberta L. Renkiewicz William F. Mangan = Terrence H. Miller Robert Pacholec Stephen N. Rettino
= Deceased 23 Golden Jubilarians • Class of 1970
Robert I. Ricci = Peter D. Scivoletti, M.D. Robert J. Stein = Edwina T. Walsh Vincent A. Ricciardi John V. Scott = Russell N. Stern William V. Walsh Joseph D. Rice Michael I. Scott John Sterni = Marvin L. Walton James M. Richard Joseph J. Scudese Roman M. Stienss Arthur W. Washburne III Isabelle Richards Louis J. Seigal = William C. Stoll Michael G. Weaver Raymond E. Riley = Peter C. Sekel = Edward L. Stong George P. Weigly, Ph.D. Michael A. Rimar Leonard P. Sepanak = John M. Stulz Robert J. Wells Richard P. Rippa Domenico Sgambellone Matthew J. Swajkowski = John A. West Otto H. Roberts James T. Shanahan Roseann Sweebeck Peter J. Wevurski James Robinson Patrick J. Shannon Ann M. Swinford David R. Williams, M.D. = John A. Roche Joanne Shea John J. Szeigis Jeffrey F. Willmott Francis J. Rogers Maurice J. Shea Leon A. John B. Wilson, Esq., H ’18 Mary D. Rogers John R. Sherman Jr. Szmitkowski, CPA = John T. Wilson = Juan J. Rosario, Ph.D. Robert T. Shrekgast Thaddeus Szuwalski Patricia Wilson Vada A. Rosen Joseph A. Silio Doreen Szymczak Thomas V. Wilson Michael Rossettini Nelson E. Silva Cynthia Taffaro Norman Winston Mary L. Rother Alan Simberg, Ph.D. Michael V. Tarantino = Mark S. Wolman Henry F. Rudan Michael J. Simmons Joyce Taylor-Green = Carol Wondrack James Ruggirello Ronald P. Simon George M. Telepun Edward P. Wrocenski Gerard J. Ruoti Hollis M. Singler Robert J. Terranova Robert V. Yanashusky Kenneth M. Ruskowski Robert J. Sivori Jose J. Teruel Mary L. Yannuzzi Michael Russo Martin F. Slane Raymond P. Testa Raymond A. Yannuzzi, D.A. Ralph R. Russo Allen I. Smith, Esq. John C. Tomesch, Ph.D. Amelia M. Yazbek Michael A. Russoniello = Catherine A. Smith Rev. Robert E. Tooman Elvera Young Robert Russoniello Diane E. Smith Joseph G. Traynor George W. Young Edward J. Ryan = George L. Smith Jr. Henry A. Tully Phillip J. Yutko Charles J. Rzepinski James M. Smith, D.M.D. Eugene J. Turner = Jerome J. Zaleski Louis C. Salcito Thomas P. Smith Andrew T. Turrisi, M.D. Hon. Thomas P. Zampino Peter R. Santanello AFSC William R. Snyder Frank Vaccarino, Esq. Marilyn G. Zdobinski. Esq. James J. Santomenna Joseph R. Sofia = Edward M. Van Dorn, Esq. Bruce V. Zeman Donato J. Saponara Steven Soltycki Joanne C. Van Dorn Robert E. Zeman Paul J. Savage = Adrienne C. Soltys Concetta T. Van Dyke Albert J. Zimmermann = Walter E. Savaria Mary J. Souder LTC Frank L. Ronald Ziotkowski Raymond J. Sawchak Vito N. Spagnolo Varsolona, USA (Ret.) Marianne E. Zubryckyj Chris C. Sawinski Joseph J. Spano John W. Vaughn = Francis H. Zygler Douglas C. Sayour James C. Spatz Mary Vaughn Gerard B. Scala Jr. Anthony C. Specian Ralph M. Venezia Vincent A. Scalia, Ed.D. = Albert T. Spiegel Nicholas G. Verdi Alfred V. Scerbo Kenneth P. Spiegel Elizabeth Verdoni Michael A. Scerbo Francis Spillane John A. Verdoni, M.D. Charles T. Schaedel Jr. Ronald Sprofera Marietta Verdoni William G. Scheller Jr. Dorothy A. Stack Ninfa Verpent Angelo Schembari Jr. Mary Anne Staffeldt, Ph.D. Sergio J. Villegas Sr. John E. Scher = Maria Stamas James L. Vincenti Donald Scherer Joseph P. Stancati Thomas Von Ahn Joseph R. Scheuch, CPA Robert J. Stanley William Vrettos, Ph.D. Eugene E. Scheurer E. B. Stanton Thomas S. Waclawik Irwin Schoenbart Richard C. Stapinski Robert F. Walker Thomas Schwester = Paul S. Starr = Eugene T. Wallace Philip P. Scianna Carl J. Steidel = Edward J. Walsh =
24 = Deceased 2 Academic Regalia
or Saint Peter’s University, the official colors found in the hood are blue and white. Colored velvet or velveteen binds the hood and indicates the subject to which the degree pertains. For all academic purposes, Fthe colors associated with the various subjects at Saint Peter’s University are as follows: Arts, Humanities, Professional Studies White Accountancy Drab Business, Business Analytics Drab Communication Crimson Cyber Security Golden Yellow Data Science Golden Yellow Education Light Blue Finance Drab Marketing Science Drab Nursing Apricot Public Administration Peacock Blue Science Golden Yellow
Faculty Mace
he Saint Peter’s University faculty mace is a symbol of the important role of faculty. It is carried by the president of the Faculty Senate at two annual occasions: the University’s fall Michaelmas ceremony Tand spring commencement. The mace consists of three parts: the crown, hilt and handle. The crown, which features a peacock, serves as both the visual and symbolic centerpiece of the mace. In 1930, Rev. Robert Gannon, S.J., chose the peacock to serve as the mascot of what was then a newly reopened Saint Peter’s College following World War I. He chose the peacock as the institution’s symbol in order to reflect the theme of “resurrection and eternal life.” The ancient Greeks taught that the flesh of the peacock did not decay at death, so Fr. Gannon felt that the brightly colored bird also embodied the College’s motto: “IN PERPETUUM.” The metal peacock is noted for its remarkable level of detail. Burnished in high grade nickel silver, it is emblematic of Art Deco style but also serves as a reminder that Jersey City was once the metal arts and ironwork crucible of the region.
The sculptural peacock stands astride a 12 cornered block or hilt fashioned from a piece of reclaimed Aleppo pinewood. The 12 corners represent the Apostolic roots of Saint Peter’s Catholic identity. The Aleppo pine used to fashion the hilt comes from Manresa, Spain, in the Catalonia region. It was there that Saint Ignatius of Loyola experienced his famed illumination and saw God in all things. The hilt is emblazoned with the University seal, which symbolizes the Catholic identity and Jesuit mission of the University.
Finally, the handle of the Saint Peter’s faculty mace is fashioned from reclaimed Spanish cedar or cedrela odorata. This piece of wood once grew in the region where Jesuit missionaries first settled (1609) along the banks of the Paraná River in what is now Paraguay.
The faculty mace symbolizes the transformational presence of the Society of Jesus in the old world of Spain and the new worlds of South and North America, from Paraguay to Pavonia.
25 Saint Peter’s University Alma Mater
Hail, Alma Mater, Deathless Saint Peter’s Our loving hearts acclaim Thy resurrected name.
Nor war nor time has power to bind thee, Thine is the spirit proud and free. And as year on year comes winging, We will still be singing praises to thy fame.
Hail, Alma Mater, Hallowed Saint Peter’s With each new day we see How much we owe to thee.
Truth is our guide, we shall not wander, God is our strength, we shall not fail, And our love will ever bind us So that death will find us thine eternally.