Honors and Awards Convocation

MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY

Fifty-Ninth Annual

SATURDAY THE TWENTY-EIGHTH OF OCTOBER TWO THOUSAND SEVENTEEN AT ELEVEN A.M.

Student Memorial Center Marauder Courts Millersville University Millersville, Pennsylvania

1 Honors and Awards Convocation

Vilas A. Prabhu, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Presiding PRELUDE MARAUDER MEN’S GLEE CLUB ALLEN C. HOWELL, Ph.D. Director

WELCOME DR. PRABHU

SALUTATIONS From the Faculty MEHMET I. GOKSU, Ph.D. Professor of Physics

From Student Senate KIEFER R. LUCKENBILL ’18 President

RECOGNITION OF ALUMNI AWARDS MICHAEL K. HENRY ’83 President Millersville University Alumni Association

Distinguished Alumnus Award DUANE E. HAGELGANS ’98, J.D.

Honorary Alumnus Award JOHN R. WRIGHT JR., Ph.D., CSTM, F.ATMAE

Outstanding Volunteer Service Award LORI LAZARCHICK DIEROLF ’91

Young Alumni Achievement Award ERIN L. BAKER ’03

Young Alumni Achievement Award ASHLEA RINEER-HERSHEY ’03, Ph.D.

Young Alumni Achievement Award MICHAEL J. ZDILLA ’00, Ph.D.

Please silence cell phones and all electronic devices during the ceremony. Thank you.

2 PRESENTATION OF ACADEMIC HONORS & AWARDS BRANT D. SCHULLER, MFA Professor of Art and Design LAURIE B. HANICH, Ph.D. Professor of Educational Foundations STEVEN M. KENNEDY, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Chemistry MICHELE B. SANTAMARIA Assistant Professor of Learning Design Librarian

REMARKS JOHN M. ANDERSON, Ph.D. President, Millersville University

CONCLUSION DR. PRABHU

*THE ALMA MATER MARAUDER MEN’S GLEE CLUB

*Audience will stand

Audience Note: For a full listing of the awards presented today, please visit www.millersville.edu/ha-program. Those students who receive more than one award will be presented with all their awards at one time. Please hold your applause until the conclusion of each academic college. .

Millersville University thanks the Millersville University Foundation, an independent board, for administering funds established in perpetuity, as prescribed by donors. The interest income from the endowments managed by the Foundation supports many of the awards and scholarships presented today.

3 Students of Academic Distinction

Toni M. Adamko Taylor C. Erb Matthew R. Latschar Nikole M. Rottkamp Brittany P. Adams Troy A. Everly Samantha A. Leslie Nicholas F. Rufo Nina R. Andreucci Rose A. Fisher Krista A. Mamet Thomas C. Russoniello Alexandra Y. Attinger Brandon L. Frey Zachary A. Mansfield John F. Schoenewald Nicole K. Bachman Madison L. Garrigan Seth L. Martin Megan Seibert Nathan T. Bair Maria A. Glotfelter Anne E. Maurer Melissa N. Sheffer Madaline E. Becker Gillian N. Good Megan A. McCurdy Taylor M. Sheibley Brittany M. Beckette DonnaSue W. Graham Drew C. Meckes Ashley L. Sherman Ephrem T. Bekere Marie A. Grutza Justin T. Miles Gavin T. Sonntag Lucas M. Betterton Alexis A. Guignet Mariah J. Miller Kelly A. Sowatsky Alyssa L. Bingaman Travis J. Hameloth Gabriella R. Minnich Haley K. Springer Courtney E. Bojarski Teagan B. Hanlon Quinn A. Minnich Khalile D. Stackhouse Brandon J. Brown Erin N. Harman Brett R. Morgan Alison R. Stoltzfus Greggory L. Brubaker Kristin N. Hellman Kimberly J. Mowen Jessica L. Sunderland Rachel R. Bye Jessica L. Hendricks Christina A. Mueller Abigail B. Sweeney Hannah L. Campbell Kirsten N. Hertzog Katelyn A. Newcamp Kimberly D. Theophile Morgan A. Carper Abigail R. Hill Meagan A. Newmister Miranda L. Twardowski Megan E. Chapman Jennifer L. Houtz Rachel N. Oler Bailey I. Van Fleet Alexis R. Chin Alexis J. Huhn Lauren Ostopowicz Kevin L. Wagner Hollie R. Citerone Karam B. Idrees Alex J. Otthofer Randi G. Warner Ethan P. Clark Jenna Ioannidis Halie A. Parker Courtney N. Weaver Shannon L. Clemens Jason E. Iyobhebhe Ryan L. Peterson Samantha L. Williams Amber L. Copenheaver Alexander N. Jinks Samantha H. Petrizzi David P. Wuestner Sarah R. Dean Jessica M. Jones Justin B. Poole Benjamin N. Zwolan Michael A. DeCaria Megan E. Jones Elizabeth A. Pratt David G. Deighan Serena M. Jones Elizabeth M. Quinn Mariel L. Deluca Brooke C. Keefer Melissa N. Reynolds Megan Dougherty Aaron J. Keglovits Jeremy L. Rhoads Moira K. Dougherty Roxanna C. Keller Kelly L. Rineer Noel F. Dougherty Kelsey G. Kennedy Katherine D. Rinehart Elizabeth Dulac Janelle L. Konkle Aimee M. Rosenberger Jason J. Dutill Joshua R. Larson Janelle R. Roth

Students who have earned at least 75 credits at Millersville University with a cumulative quality point average of 3.75 or above.

4 Academic Awards

2017 All-University Scholarships and Awards (Based on Academic Achievement through Spring Semester, 2017)

African-American/Latino Alumni Scholarship Eugene and Dora Andrulonis Scholarship Olivia S. Benbow Shyanne M. Lipsky Brittney D. Brown Awarded to orphaned students who have financial need and Nikole M. Rottkamp who are residents of the community of Shenandoah, Pa., or its Awarded annually to African-American and Latino students vicinity. Award applied to tuition, room and board. who are full-time undergraduates who have completed a minimum of 35 credit hours, have a 2.5 QPA and have given significant community service. Thomas R. Baker Memorial Scholarship Mary J. Gilbert Awarded annually to an outstanding junior of excellent ability All-Greek Council/Stefanie Wojcik Scholarship and achievement. Haley A. Poust Awarded to one male and one female student affiliated with an organization that is a member of All-Greek Council. Ann B. Barshinger Scholarship Sarah A. Middendorf Awarded to a freshman student from York County with American Association of University Women (AAUW), involvement in community/civic activities. Selection will be Lancaster Branch, Scholarship based on the high school academic and co-curricular record Sherry L. Borne as recommended by the admissions office. The scholarship is Awarded to a Lancaster-area woman who is a nontraditional renewable for up to three additional years depending upon student and has completed at least 90 credits at the University. the recipient remaining in good academic standing with a CGPA of 3.0 and with continuing involvement in community/ civic activities. American Dream Scholarship Cassandra E. Buszta Asauntae E. Gordon The Beideman Scholarship Michelle Leguisamon Anne E. Mitzel Triniti-Lynn A. Thornhill Awarded to two to four students in the Honors College selected Awarded to a student(s) of academic promise who is committed on academic merit, significant community involvement to community involvement and shows demonstrated financial and/or financial need. need. The award is renewable for an additional six semesters (total of eight).

AFSCME Local 2421 Award David M. Brown Awarded to students who are a full-share member of AFSCME Local 2421 or dependent of a full-share member of AFSCME Local 2421 and who are currently attending Millersville University. Recipients must be in good academic standing, enrolled in a degree-seeking program and have completed a minimum of 30 credits.

5 Board of Governors Scholarship Michael K. and Neysa M. Callahan Scholarship Adrian Alicea Imaldo J. Marfisi Harrison E. Grimm Andhi Beltran-Garcia Nathaniel L. Maynard Awarded to an entering or transfer student who is a child or Alexander A. Bodor Kayla M. McKenzie spouse of a Benchmark Construction Company, Inc. employee. Emma A. Boutcher Dylan A. Mehler Scholarship selection will be based on academic average Virginia E. Bradbury Evan C. Miller and community involvement. The scholarship is renewable Erin M. Carroll Aaron T. Moody for a maximum of three additional academic years provided Deven B. Cohick Gabriel J. Paquette the student maintains a GPA of 3.0 or greater. If a student Alexandria N. Cordero Andy Pham associated with Benchmark does not qualify, then preference Danielle J. Crawford Natalie G. Pietrowski is given to a student from Hempfield High School. In such a Olivia R. Das Quinn R. Ressler case, the scholarship might not be renewable. Jacob R. Dickens Emily A. Ritter Sarah M. DiSanto Leslea Rodig Dominic J. DuRant Alejandro R. Rosario Dr. Rosario Caminero Scholarship Justin M. Eichelberger Margaret A. Schenfelt Selina Tineo Abreu Jarod B. Esser-Spannuth Ashley E. Sebok Awarded to a student minoring in the Latino/a Studies program. Devin R. Evans Sabreena M. Shaller The student will have a GPA of at least 2.5 and have completed Kaylee A. Ferree Nathaniel J. Shenk at least 15 credits at Millersville University. Alicia V. Garges Zuhair S. Siddiqui Kate M. Graham John D. Smith Grace M. Haley Conor J. Sosh Campus Club Scholarship atrick alye annah tauffer P W. H H N. S Mark A. Cianciosi adison amric achary trosser M H Z R. S Jason M. Leighty Rachel J. Hicks Emily N. Tomlinson Awarded to members of the junior class who have maintained Emily R. Holmberg Priscilla V. Tran a QPA of 2.0 or higher and who are dependent wholly or in Meghan L. Hosan William T. Trinh large part upon their own efforts for financing an education. Israel Kinfe Marian R. Weaver Samantha Kress Gillian R. Wismer Jacob M. Kulp Hannah M. Yanoski Campus Club - Helen Corbett Memorial Scholarship Sydney A. Levin Ronnie S. Yanoski Heather M. Trimble Awarded to academically talented students demonstrating Awarded to members of the junior class who have maintained extracurricular service, talents and other characteristics that a QPA of 2.0 or higher and who are dependent wholly or in will contribute to a diverse campus community. large part upon their own efforts for financing an education.

Board of Governors Scholarship for Science, Ernest and Mary Chamberlin Scholarship Mathematics and Technology Timothy A. Chapman Jessica N. Henry DonnaSue W. Graham Destinee E. Holloman Awarded to students in the adult continuing education program Isaiah L. Lockette who have earned the highest number of credits up to 90, and Jacob T. Maginnis who have a QPA of at least 3.8. Joshua A. Marzak Cheyenne J. Murray Nathan A. Remlinger Laurene E. Cassady-Auker Scholarship Kayla M. Smith Amanda N. Fritz Awarded to academically talented students demonstrating Madeline P. Stehly extracurricular service, talents and other characteristics that Awarded to students demonstrating scholarly ability and will contribute to a diverse campus community. financial need.

Christina A. Ciallella Memorial Scholarship Erin K. Lynn Awarded to a female student of any major who has completed at least 60 credits at Millersville and demonstrates financial need.

Class of 1895 Frank Albert Award Betsabe Hernandez Awarded to a member of the graduating class for scholarship and all-around service. 6 Class of 1898 Award Dr. Dominick ’53 and Mrs. Helen DiNunzio Scholarship Amanda N. Fritz Tara B. Petrosky Awarded to the student in the junior class who ranks second Awarded to an incoming freshman from Bristol Borough High in excellence of scholarship. School in Bucks County, Pa. The scholarship will be applied to the student’s university tuition account for the second semester of their freshman year provided they maintain an overall grade Class of 1916/R. Bruce Walter Scholarship point average of 3.0 their first semester. Chelsea R. McMaster Awarded as an academic scholarship as determined by the University president or his/her designee. John Charles Falck Scholarship for Academic Excellence David C. Brown Awarded for academic excellence and good character to an Class of 1935 Scholarship undergraduate student. Timothy B. Keebler Awarded to juniors of scholarly ability and financial need. Donald Ferguson ’70 Scholarship Michelle L. Heckelman Class of 1947 Scholarship/Scholarship for Research Olivia M. Mottern Students in University Honors College Isaiah Rodriguez Krista A. Mamet Isak I. Sindler Awarded to a student enrolled in the Honors College who is Nathan L. Vonderheide engaged in independent research related to his or her course of Eddie H. Wilkerson study and demonstrates a need for financial assistance. Awarded to students with financial need.

Class of 1948 Scholarship Dr. Valborg Fletty Memorial Scholarship Travis J. Hameloth Michael P. Wiles Awarded to an upperclass student who demonstrates scholastic Awarded to a rising senior who demonstrates scholarly ability ability and financial need. and financial need.

Class of 1951 Scholarship Robert N. and Darlene I. Ford Scholarship Mikal C. Frazier Kelly DiCamillo Awarded as an academic scholarship based upon merit, financial Victoria J. Fisher need or both. Caitlyn R. Flint Reuben C. Kemrer Awarded to a graduating senior from Penn Manor High School. Class of 2012 “Sophomore Slump” Scholarship Abisai B. Majia Dr. Joseph W. ’53 and Susan Fulton ’84 Glass Scholarship Adaria I. McGill Awarded to a male and female student who are members of the Brianne M. Tyson sophomore class with a minimum 2.5 GPA, with financial need Awarded as tuition to a rising junior with preference to a and who have performed community service. nontraditional student. Recipients must be in good academic standing (minimum 2.75 CGPA), with demonstrated financial need. Beatrice U. Datesman Scholarship Sandon J. Eaton Greek Council Scholarship Awarded to juniors and/or seniors who have maintained a minimum 3.0 QPA and have demonstrated financial need. Ashley A. Crean Awarded to an entering freshman with high academic standards and participation in extracurricular activities during William A. Dinges Veterans Scholarship high school. Brett M. Rettew Awarded to a veteran from Pennsylvania who is a full-time Nancy Zakrewski Groff Memorial Scholarship upperclass student demonstrating financial need, with an academic average of 3.0 or higher. First preference will be given Daylin L. Mitchell to a veteran who has served in a combat zone. Awarded to an entering freshman student and based on academic performance in high school.

7 Albert, Christina and Eric Hoffman Scholarship for Andrew and Clara Kissh Academic Scholarship Humanities and Social Sciences Erin A. Jones Maria A. Glotfelter Awarded to an incoming freshman based upon the student’s Awarded to a student in the Honors College with a major in notable high school academic performance. the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Esther S. Knaub Scholarship Albert, Christina and Gregory Hoffman Scholarship for Jermal M. Jordan Science and Mathematics Awarded to a worthy York County student. Quinn A. Minnich Awarded to a student in the Honors College with a major in the College of Science and Technology. David B., Ph.D., and Kathryn Millar Kraybill Scholarship Kenneth R. Brubaker Awarded to an entering freshman from the Lampeter-Strasburg Alan S. and Adeline Holliday Scholarship School District, based on financial need. Samantha Kress Awarded to a student who demonstrates scholastic ability and financial need. Lancaster Partnership Award Ashima Bhanot Karina M. Murcelo Stassy Bonhomme Johanna E. Pacheco Honors College Scholarship William Brown Jade A. Rodriguez Marina S. MacGregor Victoria I. Colon Radames Roubert Tara B. Petrosky Naomi E. Coreano Giselle Santiago Rebecca M. Proulx Bola H. Gries Ileana Santiago Lydia M. Shaloka Kiara L. Guzman-Ramos Jocelyn I. Santiago Isaac J. Stottlemyer Michael J. Hilt Jaileen T. Short Jessica J. Jones Ricardo O. Siliezar Awarded to incoming freshmen who have joined the Tiffany A. Lajoie Kyla A. Stretz Honors College. Adra C. Laporte Aliyah Striver Simone O. LaPorte Kaemon L. Taylor Hughes Foundation, Incorporated Scholarship Milani Maldonado Kristina E. Torres Michelle L. Heckelman Imaldo J. Marfisi Tiyananonsion Y. Torres Awarded as tuition to a qualifying full-time student from Sandra S. Molina-Hill Radha Uprety Monroe County, Pa., with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. Yeraldo N. Monclus Roy Vargas Preference will be given to students with financial need, Gladys E. Montano Ruiz Daniel A. Wogari although need is not required. The scholarship is renewable for Iliana Munoz up to nine additional semesters, provided the student remains Awarded to McCaskey High School seniors who participated academically qualified and is progressing toward graduation. in the Lancaster Partnership mentoring program, a partnership between local businesses, Millersville University, students and their families. Iliffe/McCaskey Scholarship Lisa N. MacMillan Awarded for a two-semester period to first-year, independent Lembo Nontraditional Student Scholarship undergraduate, full- or half-time student who is entering Christopher J. Reyes higher education or returning to school. The recipient must Awarded to independent, undergraduate, full- or part-time have properly matriculated, with preference to a woman students who are returning to school, have completed 15 credit pursuing a degree. Chosen recipient will have limited access to hours at Millersville and have demonstrated financial need. conventional routes for obtaining student aid. This scholarship is intended to launch a nontraditional student’s studies. Violet F. Markey Academic Scholarship Katelyn N. Williams Esther Kilheffer Scholarship Academic scholarships awarded as determined by the Alexis A. Guignet University president or designee. Ranyah Oden Braheem N. Passe Awarded to worthy students. The Martin Scholar Novellin Kpaw Awarded to a student demonstrating financial need who maintains a 3.0 academic average.

8 Francine G. McNairy and Gladys B. McNairy Scholarship National Penn Bank Scholarship for Civic and Community Engagement Isaac J. Stottlemyer Rachel Gonzalez-Diaz Awarded to an entering student in the Bank’s service area, with Angel D. Robinson first preference to employees and their families of National Awarded as tuition to no more than two students who are either Penn Bank. Scholarship selection will be based on academic African American or Hispanic/Latino and who are full-time average and community activities. The scholarship is renewable undergraduates. Recipients must have a minimum QPA of 2.5 for three additional academic years, provided the student with 30 or more credits, evidence of community/volunteer maintains a GPA of 3.0 or greater. service and financial need. Preference will be given to students with a permanent residence in Lancaster, Philadelphia, York Jay B. Niesley ’73 Memorial Student Leadership Award or Reading, as listed herewith in priority order. Dakota L. Stump Awarded for outstanding leadership to a student with at least Millersville University Alumni Association Scholarship 45 completed credits and a cumulative GPA of 2.5. Selection Jennifer L. Houtz will be based on the student’s contributions to Millersville Awarded to the student with the highest QPA who has earned University and involvement in leadership roles, including, but more than 57 but fewer than 72 credits upon completion of not limited to, student affairs and government. the spring semester. Parker-Jones-Womack Scholarship Millersville University Alumni Association Kevin Maldonado Legacy Scholarship Awarded as tuition to an underrepresented student with at Jacob M. Kulp least 30 credits with a 2.5 CGPA or greater who has financial Awarded to an incoming freshman who has ranked in the top need; first preference is for the award to be given to an 10 percent of his/her high school class and has an outstanding African-American male who meets the above qualifications. record of extracurricular activities and leadership. The scholarship is for one year and can be renewed two times, provided the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

Millersville University Business Associates Scholarship PSECU Scholarship Rachel B. Lee Emma T. Byler Casey L. Saussaman Awarded to female nontraditional student(s) from Lancaster Cierra M. Coleman John F. Schoenewald County who are enrolled in the continuing education program. Amelia R. Czwalina Andrew S. Tepper-Lardon Students must be enrolled for a minimum of six credits with a Alexandra Jean-Paul Marissa M. Thomas GPA of 2.5 or better. Courtney N. Leahey Zachary D. Trigg Alicia M. Miller Miranda L. Twardowski Millersville University Foundation Board of Tyler J. Miller Joseph J. Waysack Directors Scholarship Margaret G. Murphy Alexis A. Webb Tiffany J. Peruso Katelyn N. Williams Pompey R. Suggs Kaylee A. Rex Gloria E. Zavala Awarded to a student from a population identified as high priority for recruitment and/or retention for whom financial Awarded to students in good academic standing who have hardship is a barrier to the completion of their education at financial need and who are members of the Pennsylvania State Millersville as determined by the Office of Financial Aid. Employees Credit Union (PSECU).

Millersville University Women’s Giving Circle Audrey Pomponi Memorial Scholarship Dorothy L. Connolly Scholarship Jordan A. Boynton Jolene R. Bechtel Awarded to a sophomore with a CQPA of at least 2.5 who Lindsey K. Hemmann demonstrates financial need. Nikole M. Rottkamp

Awarded as tuition to a sophomore, junior or senior female student in good academic standing with a CGPQ of 2.5 or Margie L. Ranck Award greater. First preference is to be given to a nontraditional student Katelyn A. Newcamp (currently defined by Millersville University as a student age Awarded at the end of the junior year for outstanding 25 or over). The scholarship is to be awarded as the result of intellectual attainment, good character and an interest in an application process based on a combination of academic Bible study. progress, financial need and a personal statement by the Women’s Giving Circle coordinated through the Development Office. Financial need is a consideration but is not required. The scholarship is renewable for a maximum of three years, provided the recipient maintains a CGPA of 3.0 or higher. 9 Dr. Gary W. and Jacqueline Reighard Award Edward L. ’64 and Kathy H. Schoenberger for Outstanding Leadership ’69 Scholarship Annika M. Harder Kiley J. Foley Awarded for outstanding leadership to a student based upon Kelley R. Hershey past contributions to Millersville University and potential for Leo W. London future development as a leader. Awarded to an incoming freshman with a minimum GPA of 2.75 who attended a high school in Lancaster County, including, but not limited to, the School District of Lancaster. Helen C. Riso/Commuting Students The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years, Association Scholarship provided the student is making progress towards graduation Elliott K. Bollinger and continues to maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA. Awarded to a commuting student who demonstrates financial need, satisfactory academic performance and noteworthy service to the Commuting Students Association. Amos L. Shopf Scholarship for Lancaster County Students Jenny R. Bender Bernice R. Rydell Scholarship for Excellence Awarded to a freshman who is a graduate of a secondary/high Malik Diggs school in Lancaster County, Pa. Based on merit performance Aliyah Striver and financial need. May be renewed for three additional years, Awarded to an underrepresented student graduating in the top provided the student maintains good academic standing. 10 percent of his/her high school class and also has a record of community involvement. The scholarship is renewable, provided the student maintains a minimum GPA of 3.0 and Sigma Tau Gamma H. Craig Lewis Award continuous involvement with student government/leadership Sawyer W. Bisker or external community activities. Awarded to the active Sigma Tau Gamma brother with the highest cumulative GPA for the spring and fall semesters of each calendar year. The active brother must take a minimum Clarence Schock Foundation Fellowship of 12 credit hours each semester and be in good standing with Tabatha L. Smith the fraternity. Awarded to a junior who is the current recipient of a Clarence Schock Foundation scholarship. The student must demonstrate strong academic achievement, public service, commitment to Elizabeth Smithgall Scholarship environmental preservation and to enhancing the quality of Melisa Cejudo-Montes de Oca life in the communities where he/she lives and studies, and Awarded to students who are ranked in the top 10% of their has an understanding of Mr. Schock’s respect for education class, demonstrate financial need and have a native language and personal philanthropy. other than English.

Clarence Schock Foundation Scholarship Blanche Henninger Snyder 1918 Scholarship Alyssa K. Ames Alyssa Olson Kaitlyn R. Bartal Awarded to a student in any curriculum. Nathan L. Caler Kasey D. Curtis Madison J. Feeman Nicholas W. Stephens Memorial Scholarship Yessenia Fernandez Jose A. Alvarez Alexander S. Heisler Awarded to an incoming freshman from the School District Nicole L. Henry of Lancaster. Wesley M. House Reuben C. Kemrer Samantha Kress Richard W. Stewart Scholarship A four-year scholarship awarded annually to freshmen on Amanda L. Peris the basis of high school records, competitive examination, Awarded to a child of an employee of R.R. Donnelley & Sons, personality and financial need. High school graduates from or its successors, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Recipient must be a counties served by SICO Oil Company are eligible. full-time undergraduate student. The scholarship is renewable up to a maximum of eight semesters of continuous enrollment. To renew, the student must have a 2.5 cumulative QPA and maintain full-time enrollment.

10 Drs. Helen A. ’64 and George F. Stine Richard Cecil Todd and Clauda Pennock Todd Student Freshman Scholarship Loan and Financial Aid Scholarship Reuben C. Kemrer Kharif Dandy Awarded annually to an admitted freshman with a high school Samir Phillips cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 who attended Awarded to students in need of financial aid through at least two years and is a graduate of Solanco School District, scholarships and/or loans. Lancaster County, Pa. Dr. Kay Vandergrift ’62 and Dr. Jane Hannigan Mark E. Stine Scholastic Attainment Award Scholarship for Women Eddie H. Wilkerson Elizabeth L. Brittingham To recognize the achievement of seniors and juniors who have Awarded as a scholarship to a nontraditional (23 years of age or pursued higher education primarily on a part-time basis under older, part-time or full-time) female student. The scholarship is special responsibilities and/or challenges. renewable for eight semesters, provided the student maintains a minimum 3.0 grade point average.

Gail Thomson/Penn Manor Scholarship Wentzel-Wright Memorial Scholarship Madison N. Lehr Awarded annually to an admitted freshman who is a graduate Jennifer L. Houtz of Penn Manor High School, Millersville, Pa., who has Awarded on the basis of worthiness and character. demonstrated financial need. Wickersham Memorial Scholarship Thrillersville Scholarship Ngoc M. Nguyen Kelli D. Miller Awarded for excellence of scholarship and character. Brianna N. Smith Traditionally awarded to the top-ranking junior. Awarded as tuition to African-American and Latino students who are full-time undergraduates. Recipients must have a minimum QPA of 2.5 with 36 or more credits, with evidence of community/volunteer service. Financial need will be considered but is not required.

Richard Cecil Todd and Clauda Pennock Todd Merit Scholarship Kevin T. Constantine Awarded to an entering freshman. The purpose of this scholarship shall be to attract and retain intellectually brilliant and/or exceptionally artistically talented students.

11 College of Education and Human Services

Elizabeth H. Aston and Barbara A. Donan Scholarship Class of 1944 Scholarship Maggie K. Dunagan Danielle L. Distefano Awarded to an incoming, full-time freshman student from Mariah J. Miller Lancaster County in the teacher preparation program. Awarded to a student in the College of Education and Human Recipient chosen on the basis of excellence in scholarship Services who has completed at least 60 credits of coursework (demonstrated by GPA and classes undertaken in high school and has financial need. as well as nationally recognized test scores) and demonstrated financial need. Class of 1952 Scholarship Taylor L. Payne J. Elvin Brenner 1909 Education Scholarship Awarded to a student majoring in education entering his/her Allison N. Wambach junior year (as determined by credits earned) with a CGPA Awarded to a rising sophomore majoring in education, with first of 3.0 or greater. preference to secondary education. The recipient will have a CGPA ranging from 2.5 to 3.25 and will be a middle-income student, qualifying for financial need. The scholarship may Class of 1954 Scholarship be renewed for two additional years, provided the recipient Justin C. Egresitz maintains a 2.5 CGPA. Awarded to rising junior or senior who is majoring within a discipline in the College of Education and Human Services. The scholarship is to be merit based, upon prior volunteerism/ Class of 1927 Scholarship enthusiasm for, and successful coursework in, the field Julia T. Puia of education. Awarded to a sophomore majoring in education who has passed 45 credits or more. The recipient is the student demonstrating the greatest aptitude and ability to teach and who participates Class of 1958 Education Scholarship in University activities, especially intercollegiate sports. Hannah E. Newman Awarded as a scholarship for a matriculating student in education. Class of 1937 Scholarship Nikole M. Rottkamp Awarded to a first-semester senior who intends to teach. The The Class of 1961 and 1962 Scholarship student must have a 2.5 GPA. Jessica I. Crilley Awarded to a student who is a rising sophomore or junior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrated financial Class of 1940 Scholarship need. This scholarship is renewable for up to two additional Shayla L. Riley semesters. First preference will be given to a student majoring Awarded to an education major who demonstrates in education. financial need.

Class of 1963 Education Scholarship Class of 1942 Scholarship Tyler C. Smith Kayla R. Confair Jessica C. Sneddon Awarded annually to an outstanding education student who Awarded to a rising junior majoring in education who has a has achieved academic excellence and has financial need. minimum overall GPA of 3.5 and demonstrated financial need. The scholarship is renewable for two additional semesters. The recipient must submit a written essay on their leadership ability. Class of 1943 Scholarship Marie A. Grutza Awarded to a senior in the College of Education and Human James Ebbert ’41 Scholarship Services on the basis of exceptional potential as a classroom Niema Y. Abdullah teacher and who has earned a total of 96 credit hours with a Meireg Ayanto GPA of 3.0 or better. Awarded to incoming freshman students demonstrating financial need with a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 and in the teacher preparation program.

12 Ermaleen B. Etter Scholarship in Special Education Hazel Rork Schmuck Alumni Scholarship Elizabeth C. Siebold Erika K. Stewart Awarded each semester to a senior student teacher enrolled Awarded to a full-time secondary education major with an in the College of Education and Human Services on the basis overall 3.0 QPA who has completed at least 30 and no more of performance in student teaching with learning-disabled than 60 credit hours prior to the fall semester in which the children. award is made.

Margaret V. Farster and James R. Farster Scholarship Dr. Mary Alice Smith Scholarship Cody S. Greenaway Evangelia T. Koutsokostas Awarded to an incoming freshman student who is majoring in Awarded to an incoming student enrolled in the early mathematics secondary education who has financial need. The childhood, middle-level or special education curriculum at scholarship is renewable for three years based upon successful Millersville University. academics and continuance in the major.

Dr. Samuel P. Wallace ’41 Scholarship Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Gring Scholarship Lindsey K. Hemmann Allysa J. Derwin Awarded to a rising junior or senior education major with Awarded to an incoming freshman student majoring in financial need and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. secondary education who has a minimum 3.5 high school academic average and a record of community service. Financial need may be taken into consideration in awarding Janet Wood Memorial Award the scholarship. Adam C. Kennedy Awarded to a student enrolled as an education major and/or Don L. and Irene M. Helsel Memorial Scholarship seeking teacher certification who possesses a QPA of at least 3.5. Melissa N. Sheffer Awarded to a rising junior or senior student in the teacher preparation program in the College of Education and Human Services. First preference is for a student from an EARLY, MIDDLE AND EXCEPTIONAL underrepresented population whose intention is to teach in EDUCATION DEPARTMENT an urban setting. The recipient will be chosen on the basis of excellence in scholarship and leadership as demonstrated by participation in school and community activities. Financial Gladys Cooper Cunningham Scholarship need will also be a consideration. Melissa N. Sheffer Awarded to the outstanding junior or senior in early H. H. and Fay Kramer Scholarship childhood education. Matthew R. Latschar Awarded to a rising senior majoring in secondary education William H. and Alma R. Duncan Scholarship with a concentration in mathematics or social studies. First in Education preference to a student with a minimum GPA of 3.5. Second preference to a student with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Gavin T. Sonntag Awarded to an early childhood or middle-level education major on the basis of financial need, excellence in scholarship, E. Kathryn Millar Kraybill 1915 Scholarship leadership qualities and service to others. Susan E. Lloyd Awarded to a student with financial need majoring Jeffrey Hawthorne Memorial Award in education. Kristin N. Hellman Kimberly A. Hoover John Mentzer Award in Special Education Awarded to a rising sophomore majoring in elementary Jessica M. Jones education with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who has demonstrated Awarded to a junior who is enrolled in the certification financial need. The scholarship is renewable for five additional program in special education and has demonstrated potential semesters, provided the student continues to meet the criteria. for becoming an outstanding teacher.

13 Jackson Memorial Scholarship Helen Spahr Walker ’43 Education Scholarship Brittany P. Adams Kristin N. Hellman Awarded to a graduate of Hempfield High School who Awarded to an early childhood or middle-level education completed their junior year and attained distinguished major in good academic standing who has passed the Praxis I achievement in early childhood or middle-level education. and received the required clearances (Act 34, Act 151 and FBI If no Hempfield graduate is eligible, the award will go to the record check). The scholarship may be renewed up to three highest-ranking major from a high school in Lancaster County. years, provided the student remains within the major in good academic standing.

Roy and Mary Garden Gamber – Helen L. Koontz Award in Education Kathleen C. Winder Scholarship for Elementary Education Alicia D. Denmark Megan E. Chapman Marie A. Grutza Awarded to a freshman majoring in early childhood or middle- Awarded to two students (junior or senior status) who have level education and based on financial need. The recipient demonstrated a commitment to a career in teaching. One must demonstrate high academic performance in high school award is directed to a candidate committed to early childhood and strong community service during the final two years of or middle-level education. high school.

V. J. Marcelis Memorial Scholarship in Education Mackenzie M. Smith PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT Awarded to a rising senior in good academic standing who intends to teach early childhood or middle-level education. Preference will be given to a student with financial need. Betty Finney Outstanding Psychology Junior Award Alexandre T. Busque John and Reñee Genbauffe O’Leary Scholarship Gabrielle M. Sutton in Science Education Awarded to outstanding junior psychology majors from a Mary M. Wurzbach fund established by the faculty of the psychology department. Awarded to a student majoring in early childhood education Recipients must have overall QPAs of 3.5 or above, and with a keen interest in science. Criteria for selection are prior psychology QPAs of 3.75 or above. academic performance, weighted significantly by the student’s record of extracurricular/community service, and financial need. Kyle Rodgers Scholarship Dylan T. Rohrback Awarded to a student majoring in psychology with demonstrated Irene Renshaw Scholarship for Education financial need from the greater Lancaster region. The recipient Calista M. Girton will have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Awarded to a freshman majoring in early childhood education (grades PK-4) with a minimum GPA of 2.75, demonstrated financial need and involvement in community/volunteer service and/or student leadership. THE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

Gertrude Bettle Stoll and Esther Stoll Barlow Lowry Memorial Scholarship Marion G. Foster Award Rachel R. Bye Mederneris Martinez Nunez Awarded to a junior majoring in early childhood education. The Awarded to a junior majoring in social work who has major criterion for selection shall be an empathetic concern demonstrated professional commitment and academic for the personal, emotional and educational needs of young excellence under extraordinary circumstances. children. Additionally, the recipient shall possess at least a 3.0 QPA and shall demonstrate financial need.

14 College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Richard and Elaine Blouse Scholarship Qwan K. Lewis Award Alexis R. Chin Braden W. Spangler Kaitlin M. Hoak Awarded to a freshman or sophomore majoring in Awarded to students majoring in business administration communications or music with a minimum GPA of 3.0. First who has a minimum 3.5 high school academic average and preference will be for a student who is involved in Greek Life a record of community service. Financial need may be taken and who is musically talented. into consideration.

Patricia E. Pillar Scholarship Don R. and Judith C. Carter Scholarship for Grayson J. Miller J.P. McCaskey High School Students Awarded to a sophomore majoring in business administration Carlos A. Gomez-Nunez with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and demonstrated involvement Ibragim Pashaliyev in campus extracurricular activities and/or community service. Awarded to graduates of J.P. McCaskey High School. First preference will be for a student majoring in the programs defined as business (currently, marketing, management, E. L. Henry Quarantelli Award for Excellence accounting, finance), nursing or the sciences (including in Emergency Management computer science). In the event a student is not eligible from Emily M. Finsterbusch one of these majors, another student from J.P. McCaskey may Awarded to an environmental hazards and emergency receive the award. The recipient(s) will have demonstrated management minor with a 3.2 minor GPA and a 3.0 overall financial need. The scholarship may be renewed for three GPA who demonstrates interest and involvement in the field. additional academic years, provided the recipient(s) maintains a 2.8 quality point average and continues studies in one of the programs noted. Gray H. and Ellen C. Sellers Merit Scholarship in Business Administration Dana R. Kratz Dominick J. and Frances M. Fanani Junior/Senior Award Awarded to a junior majoring in business administration who Sara E. McLoone successfully completed 90 or more credit hours prior to the An award presented for outstanding scholarship and character semester in which the award is credited. The award is based to a full-time junior or senior student in the arts and humanities. upon performance in previous coursework and extracurricular activity related to business administration. Dr. Dominick J. and Frances McAndrew Fanani Memorial Scholarship Harry Symons Business Administration Scholarship Michael R. Garrett Kelly A. Reiff Michael Kleine Awarded to a student majoring in business administration Serena M. Panik who has a 3.2 high school academic average and a record of Awarded to an incoming freshman in humanities who has community service. achieved a minimum cumulative high school academic performance of 3.30 and a strong record of high moral character demonstrated by community service and volunteer experience. United States Steel Scholarship Angela M. Good Hazel I. Jackson Scholarship Awarded to the junior business administration major who has maintained the highest cumulative QPA in courses taken Lenia K. Coley within the department. Awarded annually to an African-American student majoring in secondary education language arts or a humanities program.

Dr. Secunderabad N. Leela Scholarship in Social Sciences Christina N. Nicholas Awarded to a junior majoring in the social sciences. The recipient must have a GPA of at least 2.5 and financial need. First preference is to an underrepresented student.

15 ART AND DESIGN DEPARTMENT WLPA – Hall Communications Scholarship Derek L. Kham Awarded to a junior student of color and/or a female majoring Elisabeth Ruth Cramer/ in communication with an option in broadcasting, with Truman A. Bender Herr Scholarship financial need. Danielle J. Crawford Awarded to a student majoring in art education who demonstrates financial need. The scholarship shall be presented to a first-year student. ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT

Anne Tunis Summy Print Award Economics Department Scholarship Isak I. Sindler Todd A. Jones Awarded to a student in printmaking classes who has produced Awarded to an economics major with a CGPA of 2.5 or 3.0 the best print. in courses for the major. The award was established by alumni and faculty of the department. Edna Rochow Workman Memorial Award Miguel A. Cruz-Cuevas Fulton Bank Award in Economics Awarded to a junior or a senior art major for the best painting Aaron J. Keglovits in oil or related media produced during the academic year. Awarded to the student who has written the best essay on an aspect of banking.

COMMUNICATION AND THEATRE DEPARTMENT ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

Elva W. Biemesderfer Scholarship Elizabeth G. Botdorf Scholarship for English Studies Erica L. Fisher Sean H. Domencic Awarded to a student in the communication and theatre Awarded to two full-time freshman and/or transfer students curriculum with a concentration in theatre. majoring in English. The students must volunteer at least five hours per semester for the English department. Edward J. Laucks Memorial Sertoma Award Brittany Wier Eileen Carew Promising Writers Scholarship Awarded to students who have achieved excellence in Amanda C. Mooney communication. Awarded to an English major with a declared Writing Studies Option who has achieved excellence or shows promise in writing. The student must have a minimum Charles E. and Betty F. Muench Scholarship in 3.0 GPA. Special consideration is given to students who Communication and Theatre Arts have engaged in community service and who demonstrate Gabrielle A. Reed academic merit and financial need. Awarded annually to a senior communication and theatre arts major who demonstrates financial need, has a QPA Class of 1917 Sanders P. McComsey Scholarship of at least 3.0 and exemplifies excellence in the discipline Kyle N. Steffish of communication. Awarded to a junior who excels in the general field of English.

Mary R. Slokum-Sproul Prize Dilworth-McCollough English Award Jamie Sheehan Maria A. Glotfelter Awarded for excellence in public speaking. Awarded to a student who has achieved excellence in English literature.

16 Alice R. Fox Memorial Award Louis and Margarete Koppel Award in German Language William L. Reynolds and Literature Awarded to a student who has achieved excellence Alexis R. Chin in English. Awarded to a senior-level American student with a major in German language and literature who has demonstrated excellence in this academic field. Russell C. Hughes English Scholarship Vanessa A. Schneider Ashley L. Sherman Michael Kovach Scholarship Olivia R. Sieg Nikole M. Rottkamp Awarded to incoming freshman students majoring in English Awarded to a student majoring in one of the foreign languages, and in good academic standing. Students must have a minimum with first preference to a student majoring in Russian. If a academic average of 3.0 and have a history of participation in student who meets the above criteria cannot be found, the high school publications. award will be made to a student with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who has successfully completed at least three foreign language courses at the 200 level and above and/or plans to study abroad. Dorothy J. Patterson English Scholarship Bryce D. Rinehart Awarded to a rising junior majoring in the English teacher Fred E. Oppenheimer Scholarship preparation program and working toward a Bachelor of Science Allysa K. Snedeker degree in English education with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Awarded to a freshman foreign languages major based on both the major and overall. The scholarship is renewable for academic excellence, dedication to foreign language study two additional semesters, provided the student continues to and financial need. meet the eligibility requirements.

Lina Ruiz y Ruiz Memorial Scholarship Nadine Thomas Journalism Scholarship Esther E. Verkouw Gabrielle G. Redcay Awarded to a junior student majoring in Spanish who has Awarded to female junior or senior English majors who have completed work in the field of Spanish studies. demonstrated excellence in journalistic studies.

Steven A. Walker Memorial Award William S. Trout Award for English Education Alex J.Otthofer Luis J. Nieves-Figueroa Awarded to one or more junior or senior Spanish majors who Awarded to a senior English education major who has a strong have done excellent work in Spanish studies and contributed commitment to creative writing through publication of original significantly to the Spanish Club. work. In addition, the recipient must show a commitment to community service. Roy Lutz Winters Foreign Language Scholarship Joseph M. Visconto Awarded to an incoming freshman with an outstanding high FOREIGN LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT school record in foreign languages who elects to major in foreign languages or chooses foreign languages as part of a double major.

D. Luke and Elva W. Biemesderfer Scholarship for Merit in Foreign Language Quinn R. Ressler Awarded to an entering full-time freshman majoring in a foreign language. The recipient shall be chosen on the basis of excellence in scholarship and leadership potential. Financial need may be taken into consideration but shall not be the major criterion.

Beatrice M. Killough Scholarship for Spanish Studies Alexandra M. Dionisi Awarded to an entering freshman enrolled in Spanish or the Spanish-education curriculum.

17 GOVERNMENT AND POLITICAL Dr. Robert D. and Roma J. Sayre Excellence in American AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT History Scholarship Matthew R. Latschar Awarded to an academically talented rising senior with Phillip B. Ressler - Comcast Memorial Scholarship financial need who is majoring in history, has taken at least three American history courses at the 200 level or above at Lorren A. Atkin Millersville University, and has excelled in those classes. Awarded annually to a sophomore from Lancaster County with a core curriculum in political science who demonstrates financial need and service to the community. Joseph E. Walker American History Scholarship Taylor L. Payne James W. and Sally C. Saxton Scholarship in Pre-Law Awarded to a junior who indicates an intention to teach American history on an elementary, secondary or college level. Nathan L. Vonderheide Awarded to a student interested in attending law school. Robert F., Louise G. and Joan M. Williams Scholarship Hannah L. Campbell Awarded to an education student concentrating in history who HISTORY DEPARTMENT best exemplifies a love of learning, courage, determination, honesty and a sense of humor.

Guy Kurtz Bard Award Kelsy M. Snavely Awarded to a senior for outstanding ability in political MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING science and history. The award is made to a history major in DEPARTMENT even-numbered years and to a political science major in odd- numbered years. Robert Elder Business Administration Scholarship Dr. Abram Foster Scholarship for Excellence in History Jaxson E. Burns Joseph A. Murse Awarded to a rising junior who is a business administration Awarded to a student who is a rising junior or senior majoring major demonstrating a strong commitment to the discipline in history with a minimum GPA of 3.5 and demonstrated and with first preference to a student with an interest in financial need. management. Student must be in good academic standing and have demonstrated financial need.

Richard C. Keller Award in American History Heidi R. Kindon Awarded to a senior history major who has shown strong interest and capability in American history.

Charlotte A. Lafferty History Scholarship Hunter D. Mengel Awarded to a student majoring in history, interested in applied history, with a minimum high school average of 3.0, and active in school or community service. Demonstrated financial need may also be taken into consideration.

C. Maxwell and Edna H. Myers History Scholarship Hunter D. Mengel Awarded to a junior or senior history major for academic accomplishments and service to the department and University.

18 MUSIC DEPARTMENT Robert N. and Darlene I. Ford Scholarship for Strings Nicholas J. Jensen Alexander P. Peters The Judge and Mrs. Anthony R. Appel Scholarship Awarded to a student majoring in music, with an emphasis in string instruments. First preference is to a graduate of Penn Benjamin T. Carney Manor School District. Evelyn G. Kampmeyer Awarded to at least two music majors at Millersville University, with preference to students with demonstrated financial need. Peter H. Freedman Scholarship The recipients must audition with the music department. Wanli Wang The scholarship is renewable, provided the students continue to major in music and remain in good academic standing. Awarded to a student majoring in music. The students may receive the scholarship for a total of eight semesters. Sally Gibson Music Scholarship Jessica E. Burdett Leo Ascher Music Award Awarded to a student majoring in music who has demonstrated Michael Kleine financial need. Awarded to the undergraduate music major who has best developed a musical composition based on one of Leo Ascher’s John and Audrey Hallgren Scholarship original themes. Owen F. Markus Awarded to a student majoring in music. Kendig C. and Nancy Bare Scholarship Kenneth D. Lashley James Hamilton and Lucretia Boyd Hartzell Piano Award Awarded to a student in good standing who has demonstrated musical ability. Tyler C. Smith Awarded to a junior or senior piano student who possesses extraordinary talent, has shown considerable progress Esther Herr Bear Award and has contributed to the musical enrichment of the James A. Mintzer University community. Awarded to worthy and deserving students who excel in music. The R. Clinton & Dorothy Hughes & Kathryn Hughes Grace Doan Bitler and Charles F. Bitler, Jr. Seaber Vocal Music Scholarship in Honor of Jean Bradel Memorial Scholarship Kristin Paradisis Owen F. Markus Awarded to a freshman vocal music major. Financial need may Awarded to a student who has both musical potential and be considered but is not required. financial need. Kathlyn Houlahan Kodaly Music Scholarship Dean Dutcher Memorial Music Scholarship Megan G. Murphy Benjamin T. Carney Awarded as tuition to a full-time entering freshman who Aubrey M. Lawrence has chosen to major in music education. Recipient will be Awarded to incoming freshman students who maintain selected by the music department and chosen on the basis enrollment as full-time music majors. Based on musical talent of performance excellence in musical skills and/or talent as in art performance medium. demonstrated in their audition. Financial need may be taken into consideration but will not be the major criterion.

B. Jeanne Elder Voice Scholarship Michael Jamanis and Frances Veri Scholarship Elizabeth S. Fish Zachary Bangert Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student who has chosen to major in voice on the basis of excellence in scholarship and Awarded to a student majoring in music with financial need. vocal performance skills and/or talent.

19 Lancaster International Piano Festival Scholarship Irwin Weinhold Music Scholarship Anyi Cai Jesse J. Clemmer Melody J. Stahl Nicole M. Migliore Awarded as tuition to an outstanding student in music. Caroline Wasser Awarded to at least one student who is an active participant in the music program. First preference is to those majoring in Music Department Scholarship music. The award is renewable and may be received for a total of Amber M. Balch eight semesters, provided the student remains in good academic Jesse H. Clemmer standing and involved in the music program. Dylan J. Natiello John F. Schoenewald Awarded to a freshman music major on the basis of academic and/or musical qualifications without regard to financial need. SOCIOLOGY/ANTHROPOLOGY DEPARTMENT Carol J. Myers Music Educators Award Rhianna M. Goss Maggie E. Mellott Drs. George F. and Helen A. ’64 Stine Sociology Award Awarded to a music education major in good academic standing Patrick R. Clemens entering his/her senior year prior to the semester in which the Awarded to an outstanding sociology major who is a rising student will be student teaching. Preference will be given to junior with a CGPA in the major of at least 3.0 and an overall students concentrating in vocal studies. CGPA of 2.5.

Pennsylvania Bandmasters Association Award Matthew D. Stratoti Awarded to an incoming freshman music major who excels in band instrument performance.

Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award Lillian R. Noble Awarded by the Presser Foundation to a rising senior music major on the basis of merit and achievement.

Ellen Currier Sellers Scholarship for Organ Performance Melody J. Stahl Awarded to an incoming freshman or current student who is a keyboard major, with preference given to music majors/minors studying organ.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Tryon Scholarship Isabella S. Pfaff Awarded as tuition credit to a student majoring in music.

Louis Vyner Award for Performance Christopher A. O’Leary Awarded to a full-time music major who has been selected by an Audition Committee of the Music Department on the basis of outstanding performance in the field of music and demonstrated academic excellence.

20 College of Science and Technology

Henry Franklin Bitner Science Prize Philip C. and Karen Ashkar Murley ’63 Morira K. Dougherty Science Scholarship Erin A. Jones Elizabeth Dulac Awarded annually to senior students selected by the instructors Erin N. Harman of these sciences together with the dean of the College of Awarded to a rising senior from Pennsylvania majoring in either Science and Technology. mathematics or physics. The recipient will have an overall grade point average of 3.6 or higher and a grade point average in the major of at least 3.75, with demonstrated performance Dr. Benjamin J. DelTito, Jr. ’77 and in courses in the major. The recipient must also be enrolled as a Anna DeBlois DelTito Scholarship full-time student and registered for a minimum of 15 credits in Gillian N. Good the semester in which s/he applies. The recipient is chosen on Awarded to a student with at least 30 credits completed, a the basis of excellence in scholarship; is an active participant CGPA of 3.0 or greater and financial need. First preference in department projects (e.g., intern); is of superior research will be for a dual science/music major; second preference is potential (e.g., evidence of successful research efforts); and for a science major with a music minor; third preference is for is involved in organizations and activities outside the major. a music major with a science minor. If no students meet the An application is required. Financial need may be taken preferred characteristics, the scholarship will be awarded to a into consideration but shall not be a major criterion. This biology major. scholarship is not intended for education majors.

Daniel G. Engle Scholarship George F. Stauffer Scholarship Jennifer L. Houtz Karam B. Idrees Awarded at the end of the junior year to a major in the College An award for academic excellence presented to a junior of Science and Technology who has demonstrated superior majoring in the physical sciences. scholarship and exceptional University/community service. Dr. William Yurkiewicz Undergraduate Mervin W. Hess Scholarship Research Fellowship Kristin T. Sellers Jennifer L. Houtz Awarded to students interested in a health profession career Awarded to a student pursuing undergraduate research in or a teaching career in math or science, who have a minimum cooperation with a faculty member in the biological sciences. high school average of 3.0 or higher and demonstrated First preference will be to a junior or senior student who is financial need. conducting research with a high probability of publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

James E. Koken Science Scholarship Gillian N. Good Awarded annually to a student enrolled in one of the science curriculums or in science education who will have completed at least 55 credits at Millersville University by the end of the semester the award is given.

Philip C. and Karen Ashkar Murley ’63 Scholarship Paige E. Williams Awarded as tuition to an entering, full-time freshman from Pennsylvania who has chosen to major in either mathematics or physics. Recipient is chosen on the basis of excellence in scholarship (demonstrated by GPA and classes undertaken as well as nationally recognized test scores) and leadership potential (demonstrated by participation in school and community activities). Financial need may be taken into consideration but shall not be a major criterion. The scholarship may be renewed for the sophomore year with an earned total of 30 credits, a GPA of 3.3 or higher and continued participation in University and/or community activities.

21 APPLIED ENGINEERING, SAFETY AND Paul W. Eshelman Memorial Scholarship TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Sawyer W. Bisker Awarded annually to a junior industry and technology student for excellence. The student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Scholarship is to be paid upon the student’s enrollment for the Dr. Joseph J. Abromaitis Family AEST Department second semester of the senior year. First preference is to be given Scholar-Athlete Scholarship to a student who has demonstrated excellence in woodworking. Reuneshia A. Williams Awarded to a full-time student who participates in a varsity Instrument Society of America Central Keystone Section sport program and expects to continue that participation in the Outstanding Student year the scholarship is awarded. The recipient must maintain a 3.0 GPA and be a rising sophomore, junior or senior. Michael P. Wiles Awarded to a junior or senior industry and technology student who possesses a QPA of at least 3.0 and is committed to American Industrial Hygiene Association Scholarship specializing in and demonstrating outstanding performance George A. Ginter in transportation/energy/power. Awarded to one or more students majoring in occupational safety and hygiene management or a related discipline and Richard S. Levandusky ’58 Technology who has demonstrated a proclivity toward industrial hygiene. Education Scholarship Must have a GPA of 2.5 and completed 60 credits, 12 in industrial hygiene. Cameron M. Todd Awarded to a first-year student majoring in technical education.

American Society of Safety Engineers/ Raymond C. Mullin Award William McGrorty ’82 Excellence in Printing Ryan J. Matthews Technology Award Awarded each semester to an exemplary junior or Brittany M. Myers senior majoring in the occupational safety and hygiene Awarded to a senior industry and technology major who management curriculum. possesses a QPA of at least 3.0, consistently produces high- quality work, displays innovative ideas and demonstrates outstanding commitment to the printing profession. Richard F. Brenner ’41 Industrial Technology Scholarship Lauren C. Woods Dr. Dale H. Messerschmidt Technology Awarded to a rising sophomore majoring in industrial Education Scholarship technology, with first preference toward a student receiving Rebecca L. Howell teacher preparation. The recipient will have a CGPA ranging from 2.5 to 3.25 and will be a middle-income student qualifying Awarded to the full-time sophomore with the highest GPA at for financial need. the end of the first semester of his/her sophomore year in the technology education program.

Robert V. and Virginia K. Brown Scholarship in Occupational Safety and Environmental Health Industrial Technology Scholarship Rebecca L. Howell Randi G. Warner Awarded to a rising sophomore majoring in technology Awarded to a student who has completed 55 or more credits education or industrial technology. at the time of selection, with 12 of those credits being within the major; who has a 3.0 GPA within the major and at least C-P Flexible Packaging - Gary Nicholas a 2.5 GPA overall; and who has demonstrated initiative and Memorial Scholarship leadership skills (ASSE, AIHA, LCISC, community service or volunteerism may all serve to demonstrate initiative and Joseph S. Ames leadership); or who has a unique background or experience Awarded to a full-time rising senior in the occupational safety that distinguishes the student within the discipline. and environmental health program at Millersville University who matriculated from York County. Recipient must have a QPA of 3.2 or greater in the program, with consideration given to an acceptable overall QPA. Should no student from York County be eligible, the search may be opened to Southeast/ Central Pennsylvania, and then all of Pennsylvania.

22 Dalton E. Smart Humanitarian Scholarship Arthur and Claribel Gerhart Scholarship in Biology Alaric S. Gallo Zachary A. Mansfield Awarded annually to a student making a significant contribution Awarded annually to a biology major, usually a sophomore or to the education of classmates through positive interactions, junior, in good academic standing who is pursuing scientific thought-provoking questioning and insight into the impact investigation through independent study in biology. of technologies on humans. The recipient must be a junior or senior with a minimum 2.5 overall QPA. Alex Henderson Scholarship in Biology Olivia D. Rosensteel The Steinman Foundation/Intelligencer Printing Awarded to a current Millersville student who is in good Underclassman Scholarship academic standing, completed at least 12 credits in biology Tyler A. Vogel before applying, completes at least 60 credits total by the end Awarded to an underclassman (freshman or sophomore) of the semester in which the award is made and is engaged in a admitted into either the associate or baccalaureate degree project addressing an issue in biology from an interdisciplinary program in industrial technology or technology education perspective. with a demonstrated interest in graphic communication. The scholarship is renewable for up to one additional year with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Sydney Radinovsky Scholarship Katherine D. Szafran Awarded to an entering freshman biology major with an The Steinman Foundation/Intelligencer Printing interest in biological research. The scholarship recipient will Upperclassman Scholarship develop a research project in collaboration with a faculty Madison M. Trilling member that will lead to the presentation of research results Awarded to a full-time junior or senior industrial technology/ in the student’s senior year. The student must rank in the top graphic communication or technology education major with 10 percent and/or have a high school GPA of 3.5 or above and a demonstrated performance in graphic communication and scored 1100 or higher on their SAT. The scholarship may be a 3.0 GPA in the major. Administered by the Susquehanna renewed for up to three additional years contingent upon the Litho Foundation. student’s continued progress in the biology course curriculum and maintains a GPA of 3.0.

Susquehanna Engineering and Manufacturing Society – Gravell Scholarship Ratzlaff Scholarship Hannah N. Card Alexander V. Marinich Awarded to a freshman enrolled in an industry and technology Awarded to an incoming biology major. program, in either the associate or bachelor’s degree program, with a strong commitment to the major. N.E. Shoemaker Biology Teaching Scholarship Zachary R. Higgins Awarded to the sophomore secondary education biology major BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT who has achieved the highest QPA.

Gail and Kenneth Twiford Biology Award Willard O. Aumack Biology Scholarship Grace R. Smoot Savannah N. Brown Awarded to a full-time student majoring in biology who has Awarded to students majoring in biology with financial need. a 2.75 or greater GPA and financial need. If awarded to a freshman, the recipient must be in the top 15 percent of his/ her high school class. The award is renewable, provided the Biology Scholarship recipient continues to be a biology major, sustains a GPA of Delaney M. Costante 2.75 or greater, and continues to have financial need. Summer K. Santoro Lauren E. Shouey Grace R. Smoot Awarded to incoming biology majors in the freshman year who are full-time students pursuing a B.S., B.A. or B.S.Ed. in biology. Selection shall be based on merit demonstrated by high school class rank or GPA performance, with emphasis on academic performance in mathematics and science courses, and standardized test scores (SAT or ACT).

23 CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

Joseph A. and Linda R. Caputo Award in Chemistry Beth Ann Barry Memorial Scholarship in Autumn N. Peters Computer Science Awarded to an incoming chemistry major based on merit Ryan L. Peterson as demonstrated by class-rank performance, SAT score and Awarded to rising juniors with a GPA of 3.0 or greater within other criteria. a range of 45 to 70 earned credit hours, volunteer involvement with the campus and/or local community, involved with computer science organizations or activities, and demonstrated Richard Sasin Scholarship in Chemistry the greatest potential to succeed in a career related to Kyra L. Brakefield computer science. Natalie J. Sukanick Awarded annually to a student enrolled in the chemistry curriculum and who is in good academic standing. Selection Lee E. and Laura H. Boyer Award is based upon financial need and/or participation in Quinn A. Minnich intercollegiate sports. Awarded to a senior who excels in mathematics.

Yvonne and Sandra L. Turchi Biochemistry Scholarship Richard G. Kokat/Andrei Georgescu Samantha K. Gillis Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a rising senior biochemistry major who has Christopher A. Rice completed a minimum of 90 credits by the end of the junior Awarded to an incoming freshman computer science major, year and who is in good academic standing (cumulative CGA based upon both merit and financial need. of 3.0 or above), who has earned a B or better in Chemistry 326: Biochemistry I and who demonstrates financial need.

Cecil M. Upton Organic Chemistry Award EARTH SCIENCES DEPARTMENT Brandon L. Frey Awarded to the outstanding student in the organic chemistry course sequence. Clark-Yalda Scholarship in Atmospheric Science Nicholas M. Weissmann Awarded to an incoming freshman majoring in meteorology Gerald S. Weiss Chemistry Scholarship who is in the top 25 percent of her or his high school class Girum D. Erkalo and shows evidence of strong science and mathematics Awarded to a chemistry major who has demonstrated need skills demonstrated by a combination of classwork and and superior academic achievement in Inorganic Chemistry I, standardized tests. First preference is to a student from outside CHEM 251, a required course for majors in the ACS-certified of Pennsylvania who is also of an underrepresented group; program leading to the B.S. in chemistry. otherwise a qualifying out-of-state student; otherwise an underrepresented student from Pennsylvania; and finally, a qualifying student from Pennsylvania. (Gender is not to be Sandra A. Yeager, Ph.D., Chemistry Scholarship considered an underrepresented category unless a particular Joy E. Thames gender falls below 30% of total enrollment in meteorology.) Awarded to a chemistry major with at least 30 credits completed, a CGPA between 2.75 and 3.25, and demonstrated The William Malcolm Jordan Earth Sciences Scholarship financial need. Aldo V. Popow Awarded to an incoming freshman student planning to major in geology or in earth sciences with a geology emphasis. Preference is to be given to graduates of Penn Manor High School, secondly to students entering from other school districts in Pennsylvania, and lastly from any school district.

Paul H. Nichols Earth Sciences Scholarship Timothy B. Keebler Awarded to a junior earth sciences major who is chosen on the basis of outstanding motivation and academic excellence.

24 GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT Edna H. Myers Mathematics Scholarship Elisabeth E. Cunningham Quyen N. Do Predmore - Cornogg Scholarship Cody S. Greenaway Aaron J. Keglovits Nathan H. Knisley Roxanna C. Keller Awarded to a rising junior or senior majoring in geography Susan E. Lloyd who demonstrates a strong commitment to the discipline of Jacob T. Maginnis geography, with first preference to a student with an interest Krista A. Mamet in land planning. The recipient must be in good academic Madison L. Martin standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and Quinn A. Minnich demonstrate financial need. Jillian A. Novak Noelle G. Shellenberger Khalile D. Stackhouse Anne Q. Tepe MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Jamie V. Wittick Awarded to incoming freshmen majoring in mathematics.

Lee E. and Laura H. Boyer Award Isaac F. Seiverling/Charles A. Rutter Scholarship Quinn A. Minnich in Mathematics Awarded to a senior who excels in computer science. Grace A. Nolen Awarded to an entering freshman whose major is mathematics Class of 1866 Award or mathematics education. Selection is based primarily on previous academic performance and secondarily on the basis Krista A. Mamet of financial need. Khalile D. Stackhouse Awarded to seniors for excellence in mathematics. NURSING DEPARTMENT Class of 1928 Isaac F. Seiverling Scholarship Aaron A. van Hemert Awarded to a junior for proficiency in mathematics. Lt. Col. Jo Ann Cashman Scholarship Christina L. Mast Edna Butler Cohen ’27 Mathematics Scholarship Awarded to a student enrolled in a nursing curriculum and in good academic standing. Preference may be given, but is not Adeline P. Guthrie limited to, students who are in financial need. Awarded to an entering female freshman mathematics major who has demonstrated superior academic excellence. The Forty et Eight (Voiture 42) Scholarship for Nursing Education Joseph and Anita Meier Mathematics Scholarship Tacara S. Chesley Joshua R. Larson Ashley R. Hoskin Awarded as tuition to an entering freshman majoring in Gurpreet Kaur mathematics. The student must be in the top 10 percent of Patrycja A. Showers her/his graduating class or have an SAT math score of at Hanh Vu least 600, and have a high school cumulative GPA of at least Awarded to one or more students enrolled in the University’s 3.5 on a scale of 4 or comparable if a different scale is used. nursing program. The student should be in pursuit of the Financial need may be a consideration but does not have to Bachelor of Science in nursing, the Master of Science in be the determining factor. The scholarship may be renewed. nursing or the nurse practitioner certification. The student should also demonstrate intent to be active in the practice of nursing upon completion of the program. Awarded on basis of academic potential and financial need.

25 Margaret K. Shenk Nursing Scholarship Harry A. ’65 and Carolyn J. Lohss Physics Scholarship Daniel V. Lemro Elizabeth Dulac Radha N. Patel Awarded to a full-time student pursuing a B.A., B.S. or B.S.Ed. Kimberly T. Thach in physics. If the recipient is a freshman, that individual must Awarded to nursing students from Lancaster County who be in the top 20 percent of her/his high school class or have a successfully complete two semesters of the nursing degree GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and show evidence of strong program. Financial need shall be considered. science and mathematics skills demonstrated by classwork and standardized tests. If awarded to other than a freshman, the recipient must have a CGPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale. Liselotte R. Wehrheim Scholarship in Nursing Financial need may be considered in selecting the recipient, Laxmi P. Bajgai but it is not to be the primary factor. Niki L. Butler Caitlin M. Stephey Awarded to a nontraditional nursing student who, having completed a registered nursing program elsewhere, enrolls at Millersville University with the intent to receive a Bachelor of Science degree and practice nursing upon graduation. Eligible applicants are to have unusual or special circumstances affecting the completion of their education, such as simultaneously supporting or caring for his/her parents, children or a spouse.

PHYSICS DEPARTMENT

Chip and Kathy Brabson ’70, Ph.D., Physics Scholarship Abigail S. Killingsworth Awarded to an incoming, full-time freshman physics major, based on merit as demonstrated by high school class rank or GPA performance, with emphasis on academic performance in mathematics and science courses, and standardized test scores (SAT or ACT). Financial need shall be a significant criterion. First preference is to a qualifying student from Lancaster Catholic High School or Solanco High School in alternating sequence. If there are no qualified students from these two schools, the selection will be made from Lancaster County, then Pennsylvania.

The Faraday Physics Scholarship John J. Hynes Awarded to two first-time, full-time freshmen pursuing a B.S., B.A. or B.S.Ed. in physics, based on merit as demonstrated by high school class rank or GPA performance, with emphasis on academic performance in mathematics and science courses, and standardized test scores (SAT or ACT). Financial need may be taken into consideration but shall not be the major criterion.

26 Non-College Departments

LIBRARY DEPARTMENT

Laura B. Doering Library Service Award Kristofer C. Daka Michael A. DeCaria Awarded to junior or senior students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment on the job.

27 Other Academic Awards

Robert V. and Virginia K. Brown Scholarship for Dr. Erik and Mrs. Jeanne Nakjavani Award for Global Education International Study Amber L. Copenheaver Elizabeth M. Quinn Awarded to a student participating in a global education Awarded to up to five students for expenses related to study experience, including but not limited to year abroad, semester abroad and/or international internships. Students will be abroad, winter and summer session programs, internship abroad, selected based upon the following criteria: academic merit, and student teaching abroad, sponsored by or coordinated the impact of the education abroad on their professional through the Millersville University Office of Global Education and personal development, and a commitment to promote and Partnerships (or its successor). international education upon their return to Millersville University. First preference will be given to students with financial need. Second preference or if no student meets the Council of Trustees Scholarship above criteria, the award will be offered to up to five students Kaitlyn M. Bistline who are pursuing an academic program with an international Awarded for tuition assistance to the student serving as or comparative focus, including but not limited to, government, a member of the Council of Trustees. The scholarship is international studies and foreign languages. renewable for the period of time the student serves the Council. Sun Coffee Roaster Scholarship The Dr. James E. Harf ’61 Study Abroad Scholarship Emily G. Forry Alex C. Slick Awarded to a student employed in the University’s Awarded to offset program expenses for a student studying Dining Services. abroad in a program sponsored by or coordinated through the Millersville University Office of Global Education and Partnerships. This award will be given to a student who is Dr. David S. and Marie N. Zubatsky International Studies studying abroad for the very first time. The recipient must be Scholarship in good academic standing. First preference will be for a student Mairym J. Cruz-Bernard with financial need. Awarded to a student majoring in international studies with a concentration in Latin American studies. The student selected for the scholarship shall be identified by the Director of the Jackson Family International Education Scholarship International Studies Program in consultation with appropriate Francisco J. Garday department faculty to assure that the recipient has completed a Awarded to offset program expenses for a student pursuing sufficient number of credits to indicate good academic standing a global education opportunity abroad, including but not and clear evidence of interest in Latin American studies. limited to study abroad, internship abroad or student teaching abroad in a program sponsored by or coordinated through the Millersville University Office of Global Education and Partnerships. This award will be given to a student who is from an underrepresented population and who has financial need. The recipient must be in good academic standing. Second preference will be for a student who is not from an underrepresented population, but who has financial need.

Landis Family International Scholarship Mingqi Lu Awarded to a first-year, first-time international student coming to Millersville University using a student visa (or current U.S. requirements at the time) who demonstrates successful completion of secondary education in their home country and/or provides documentation of successful completion of mandated national exams. The recipient will be proficient in the English language as determined by standardized tests (SAT/ACT/TOEFL as examples). The scholarship is non- renewable and will be offered to a student who demonstrates financial need.

28 Student Activities Awards For Achievement in Intercollegiate Athletics

Judy and Ralph Anttonen Women’s Intercollegiate Field Bishop Family Basketball Scholarship Hockey Scholarship Marcus Adkinson Kyra L. Brakefield Jade Farquhar Awarded to a student who will be a full-time junior or senior at Awarded to players on the men’s and women’s basketball teams the time of the award. The student must be a member of the who have a 2.0 or greater cumulative GPA and are progressing women’s intercollegiate field hockey team when selected and toward graduation. participate on the team in the year the scholarship is awarded. Recipients must have and maintain a GPA of 2.75 or greater and be progressing toward graduation. Gene A. Carpenter Football Scholarship Sean M. Dugan Morgan J. Faughnan Ralph and Judy Anttonen Men’s Intercollegiate Tyler E. Spangler Baseball Scholarship Awarded to entering or enrolled student-athletes who have James N. Cain established themselves as outstanding intercollegiate football Awarded to a student who will be a full-time junior or senior players and have maintained satisfactory academic standing. at the time of the award. The student must be a member of the men’s intercollegiate baseball team when selected and participate on the team in the year the scholarship is awarded. Chapman Auto Group Athletic Scholarship Recipients must have and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or greater Rachel L. Beri and be progressing toward graduation. Awarded to an incoming freshman student who is a Chapman Auto Group employee or the child or spouse of a Chapman Auto Group employee from either the Lancaster or Columbia Judy and Doc Roc Anttonen Women’s Intercollegiate business locations. If no such student applies, the scholarship Volleyball Scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman student-athlete Katie Laughman demonstrating financial need. Awarded to a full-time rising sophomore or junior who is a member of the women’s intercollegiate volleyball team when selected and who expects to participate on the team in the George W. Cole Memorial Baseball Scholarship year the scholarship is awarded. Recipients must have and Aaron M. Taylor maintain a GPA of 2.75 or greater and be progressing toward Awarded as tuition assistance to an incoming freshman baseball graduation. This scholarship may be received more than once player with a high school GPA of 2.25. First preference will be at the discretion of the sport coach and the athletic director; for a qualifying player from an underrepresented population. it is not automatically renewable. The award may be renewed for a total of up to 10 semesters, provided the student continues as a member of the team and maintains a CGPA of at least 2.5. Dr. Craig Camasta Wrestling Scholarship Douglas A. Mele Awarded to a member of the Millersville University men’s The Bennett J. Cooper Baseball Scholarship wrestling team whose academic major is within the College Cordell J. Shannon of Science and Technology. The recipient must be in good Awarded to financially assist student-athletes participating in academic standing and be a member of the wrestling team for intercollegiate baseball. the season following the awarding of the scholarship.

Richard DeHart Basketball Scholarship Victor J. Biolotta and William B. Cooper Intercollegiate Jordan A. Greene Baseball Scholarship Awarded to a member of the men’s basketball team at the Kyle J. Peterson discretion of the head coach. Awarded to a member of the baseball team with a GPA of 2.5 or greater. The scholarship may be renewed at the discretion of the athletic director and the team coach for up to four additional years as long as the player continues to meet the criteria.

29 George Doherty Memorial Scholarship for Wrestling Eugene Groff-Arthur Hulme Football Scholarship Alex S. Baider Collin M. Shank Awarded to athletes who established themselves as outstanding Awarded to a student participating in intercollegiate football. wrestlers. Entering freshman selection based on potential for outstanding achievement in intercollegiate wrestling; upperclassman selection based on previous achievements of Dr. Robert L. Jones ’61 Soccer Award wrestling team. Stacie M. Hallinan Awarded to a male or female soccer player who exemplifies the best tradition of the scholar-athlete, is in good academic Dickinson Field Hockey Scholar-Athlete Award standing with a CGPA of 2.75 or greater, and who demonstrates Jordan M. Goddard leadership, teamwork and service to the University or broader Awarded to one or more women’s field hockey players who community. have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. If a selected student is a freshman, that individual must have a similar high school academic history. Students selected must be on the team during Henry J. Keneagy Scholarship the semester in which the funds are received. The awards are Aliyah Striver renewable at the discretion of the coach and athletic director, Awarded to an entering freshman who has registered as a full- provided the student continues to meet the criteria. time student and has declared an intention to participate in intercollegiate athletics, with the exception of football, and has potential for outstanding achievement. Glenn M. Flegal ’54 Wrestling Scholarship David P. Wuestner Awarded to an incoming freshman with a proven wrestling MAK Men’s Athletic Scholarship record and who will participate in the wrestling program. If Kevin M. Lang no freshman is available, then the student must be in good Connor K. Sheehan academic standing with a GPA of 2.0 or better and be a Awarded to students participating in intercollegiate athletics. Millersville University wrestler. Recipients must be in the top third of their high school class if selected as first-year students; otherwise the recipient(s) must have and maintain at least a 2.0 GPA. Frerichs Family Women’s Basketball Scholarship Courtney C. Dimoff Awarded to students who participate on the Millersville William B. McIlwaine Women’s Basketball Scholarship for University women’s basketball team. Academic Excellence Kendra L. Bamberger Awarded to a member of the women’s basketball team who Willard O. and Dr. Catherine Gibson Havemeier has been a member of the team for a minimum of two years at Scholarship for Football the time of receiving the scholarship and who has achieved a Tyler E. Spangler cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher, with demonstrated excellence Awarded to one or more first-year students who matriculate at on the basketball court. Millersville University with a QPA of 3.0 or higher, and who have demonstrated leadership qualities during high school. Men’s Basketball Memorial Scholarship Marcus Adkinson Justin Flannery Hilton ’07 Memorial Baseball Scholarship Awarded to athletes who have potential for outstanding Stephen J. Muscovitch achievement in men’s intercollegiate basketball. Recipients Awarded to a member of the baseball team who plays the must meet all requirements for admission or be full-time position of pitcher, is in good academic standing with a GPA of students in satisfactory academic standing. at least 2.3 and demonstrates strong team spirit and leadership on and off the field. Financial need is not a requirement but may be considered. Millersville University Alumni Association Athletic Scholarship Manning A. Brookens Shorty Hitchcock Memorial Wrestling Scholarship Erin M. Fagan Aaron D. Wildonger Awarded to one male and one female athlete who participate Awarded to a student with financial need who is in good in NCAA-recognized sports at Millersville University. Students academic standing and who is a wrestler. must attend full-time and maintain an overall GPA of 3.0.

30 Lois T. Morgan ’54 Field Hockey Scholarship Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Maci E. Langone Scholar-Athlete Award Awarded as tuition to one or more members of the field hockey Jared Bartholomew Savanna Krusinsky team. First-time recipients must have a GPA of 3.0 or greater; Tyler L. Bennett Emily R. Landis incoming freshmen must have equivalent high school grades. Emma N. Bevard Maci E. Langone Recipients must demonstrate above-average athletic talent. Jaynie P. Black Gabriella J. Licata The scholarship may be renewed at the discretion of the athletic Emily P. Bland Kay M. Liebl director and field hockey coach, provided recipients attain Kyra L. Brakefield Jasa E. Lorah PSAC Scholar-Athlete status (currently a 3.25 GPA) and Tanner L. Brenize Noelle G. Lorson demonstrate continued, active and above-average contribution Manning A. Brookens Heather L. Lutz to field hockey. Nicole M. Burke Patrick M. Maher Jaxson E. Burns Madison L. Martin Kaelyn E. Buskey Megan A. McCurdy Lois T. Morgan ’54 Student-Athlete Scholarship Raeann M. Buskey Mackenzie M. McFadden Erin N. Harman Kristen L. Butzner Drew J. Miller James K. Sullivan James N. Cain Grayson J. Miller Awarded as tuition to one or more student-athletes. There is Arianna S. Camel Judith M. Miller no sport preference; however, if funds are divided, they shall Kelsey M. Campbell Aliza M. Mizak benefit recipients from both men’s and women’s sports. First- Madisson M. Cartmill Markeith J. Mont time recipients must have a GPA of 3.0 or greater; incoming Rachel A. Cox Jenna M. Moser freshmen must have equivalent high school grades. Recipients Jessica I. Crilley Katia A. Mujica must demonstrate above-average talent in their sports. The Amelia L. Davis Amanda B. Myers scholarship may be renewed at the discretion of the athletic Seth E. Decker Eli J. Nabholz director and respective coaches, provided recipients attain Katie L. Deluca Haley M. Nauman PSAC Scholar-Athlete status (currently a 3.25 GPA) and Courtney C. Dimoff Philip R. Overton demonstrate continued, active and above-average contribution Trejon A. Dinkins Halie A. Parker to their sports. Renee N. Drawbaugh Kyle J. Peterson Sean M. Dugan Cassidy R. Pinchorski Elizabeth A. Ebert Sarah E. Sambrick B. Todd Myers Memorial Golf Scholarship Abigail L. Eisenhart Megan E. Santiago anessa chneider Matthew D. Spak Erin M. Fagan V A. S egan eibert Hannah M. Yanoski Allison K. Fermani M S Stephen J. Flanagan Nathalie J. Sell Awarded to students who participate on the Millersville Emily M. Fusco Kristin T. Sellers University men’s and women’s golf teams. Sabrina R. Fusco Brittany E. Smith Jeremy Garling Lauren M. Smith Stephanie A. Garner Noelle M. Smith Lawrence Garnett Madeline P. Stehly Abigail N. Good Arielle G. Stigelman Jordan A. Greene Natalie J. Sukanick Heather L. Grove Kimberly D. Theophile Alayah D. Hall Samantha R. Waldman Stacie M. Hallinan Courtney N. Weaver Teagan B. Hanlon John J. West Erin N. Harman Macey K. Wetzel Brandon J. Harper Keeley J. White Paige E. Harris Ted J. Williams kelley R. Hershey Paul T. Wilson Lauren E. Hoffman Kara N. Wirt Courtney K. Ingold Moriah F. Woods Emily N. Jacobsen Keegan S. Worley Katherine M. Jones David P. Wuestner Emily Kaufmann Hailea E. Yocum Courtney A. Kijek Morgan L. Yoder Presented at the end of each academic year to student-athletes with a minimum cumulative QPA of 3.25. Students named are for the 2016-2017 academic year.

31 Sandy Peters Field Hockey Award Samuel J. Seaber, Jr. Softball Award Kylee A. Bair Kaelyn E. Buskey This award is to be disbursed as tuition credit to one or more Awarded to up to two active members of the women’s softball talented field hockey players. Candidates must have GPAs of at team who have CGPAs of 2.75 or greater. The award may least 2.75/4 and be active on the team in the academic year the be renewed if the student(s) remains active on the team and scholarship is awarded. If a candidate is an entering freshman, sustains the required CGPA. that individual’s high school GPA must be at least 2.75/4 and she must commit to play field hockey at Millersville University upon arrival. The scholarship can be renewed, provided the Robert L. Slabinski Scholarship student(s) annually meets the criteria. Krista R. Mellinger Awarded to a student(s) participating in intercollegiate Aurora Wickey Pucillo Award women’s basketball, with a minimum academic average of 2.5 and having 60 or more academic credit hours. Megan A. McCurdy Awarded to the female athlete who has “lettered” in at least one sport; has exhibited outstanding sportsmanship, leadership and Mike Stone Wrestling Scholarship loyalty; and has maintained a minimum GPA of 2.5. Seth E. Decker Awarded to a student in good academic standing who is eligible John A. Pucillo Memorial Scholarship to compete athletically. This award will remain with the student Marcus J. Frangakis until graduation. Awarded to a student who has participated in intercollegiate athletics at Millersville for at least two years and who has Franklin R. Thomas ’39 Football Scholarship attained a GPA of at least 2.0 or higher upon completion of 60 credits. Daniel R. Yokemick Awarded to a student who is an entering freshman, who will participate in intercollegiate football, has an entering high Renee L. Fraker Quinn ’09 Field Hockey Heart Award school GPA of at least 3.0 and demonstrates financial need. Maci E. Langone Awarded to a field hockey player who displays and embodies Richard Cecil Todd and Clauda Pennock Todd the selflessness, leadership and commitment to excel in both Basketball Scholarship representing oneself and the Millersville University field hockey program, both academically and athletically. Jordan A. Greene Awarded to entering freshmen based upon their potential for outstanding achievement in the intercollegiate basketball Maryann Kitson Raspen Scholarship in Women’s Athletics program. Upperclassmen may be selected for the scholarship Jillian A. Novak based on their achievements as members of the Millersville Awarded to entering female freshmen who are registered as University basketball team. full-time students and have declared an intention to participate in athletics. Recipients are chosen on the basis of potential for James E. Treasure Memorial Football Scholarship outstanding achievement in intercollegiate athletics. Philip R. Overton Awarded to an incoming freshman of good academic high Theodore Rupp Wrestling Scholarship school preparation and who will participate in intercollegiate Connor K. Sheehan football. The student will receive the scholarship each year Awarded as financial aid to a student wrestler. he is in good academic standing and eligible to participate in football.

Samuel J. Seaber, Jr. Baseball Award Marjorie A. Trout Women in Athletics Scholarship Drew J. Miller Courtney N. Weaver Awarded to up to two active members of the men’s baseball team who are incoming freshmen. The student’s high school Awarded to female student-athletes who are rising juniors or CGPA must have been 2.75 or greater. The award may be seniors with a CQPA of 2.8 or above. renewed if the student(s) remains active on the team and sustains the required CGPA.

32 Thomas G. Versprille Memorial Scholarship Barbara J. Waltman ’73 Lacrosse Award Eli J. Nabholz Sarah Leverentz Awarded as tuition to a student in good academic standing Awarded as tuition credit to one or more talented lacrosse with a CGPA of 2.7 or greater. First preference is for a male players. Candidates must have GPAs of at least 2.75/4 and student who is a member of the cheerleading squad; secondary be active on the team in the academic year the scholarship preference is a student who is majoring in political science is awarded. If a candidate is an entering freshman, that and participating in intercollegiate athletics; the alternate individual’s high school GPA must be at least 2.75/4 and she choice is a qualifying student majoring in political science. must commit to play lacrosse at Millersville University upon The scholarship may be renewed if the student continues to arrival. The scholarship can be renewed, provided the student meet the criteria. annually meets the criteria.

Harold Vinson, Jr. Memorial Football Award Joseph B. and Judith S. Wilt Men’s Basketball Scholarship Kendle Pitts Jordan A. Greene Awarded as tuition to a member of the men’s football team. If Awarded as tuition to a member of the men’s basketball team. If a returning player or transfer student, the individual must have a returning player or transfer student, the individual must have a GPA of 2.5 or greater. If offered to an incoming freshman, a GPA of 2.5 or greater. If offered to an incoming freshman, the individual must have similar academic qualifications. First the individual must have similar academic qualifications. This preference is that the recipient be a cornerback. This award may award may be renewed for a total of 10 semesters, provided the be renewed for a total of 10 semesters, provided the recipient recipient remains a member of the team and continues to meet remains a member of the team and continues to meet the the academic qualification. academic qualification.

Donald T. Testa, Sr. ’64 Memorial Annual Football Award Kevin M. Lang Awarded to recruit or retain a talented football player in good academic standing with the University (2.0 GPA or higher). The award may be renewed up to three times, provided the player continues to meet the criteria. First preference is for a student majoring in AEST or its successor.

Walter B. Waetjen ’42, Ed.D., Football Scholarship Harrison L. Kinser Awarded to students who play football. Incoming freshman recipients must have graduated in the top half of their class and have strong potential to contribute to the football team. Preference is to be given to students with financial need. Non- freshman recipients must be in good academic standing with a CGPA of 2.25 or above, progressing toward graduation, and be active members of the football team the academic year the award is received. First preference is for students playing the lineman position.

33 For Service and Achievement in the Performing Arts

Michael W. Eisenberger Choir Award John David Neider Memorial Scholarship Amber N. Adams Amanda N. Piergallini Awarded to a senior member of the University Choir who Awarded to a member of the junior class who has made a has demonstrated outstanding leadership, musical ability and significant contribution to the success of the performing arts congeniality. Selection is by the choir members. at Millersville University in the areas of music or drama, and who has attained a QPA of at least 2.0.

For Service and Achievement in Campus Communications

Earle M. Hite Award James Hale Steinman Scholarship Nickolas J. Hughes Britny L. Main Awarded to a member of a student publication of Millersville Awarded to juniors or sophomores for recent outstanding work University who has shown enthusiasm and dedication in the in University communications. production of The Snapper or Touchstone and meets the following criteria: has worked for the publication for at least four semesters; is versatile and willing to help with any task; John Frederick Steinman Scholarship and has made notable contributions to the betterment of the Erika M. Peiffer publication and the University. Awarded to juniors or sophomores for recent outstanding work in University communications. Keith Ranck/Ralph and Judy Anttonen/WIXQ Award Carl E. Schulz Dr. Clyde S. and Pauline F. Stine Scholarship Awarded to a student who is a member of the WIXQ Executive Leah E. Comiskey or Station Council and who has worked at WIXQ for at least Awarded annually to a resident assistant who is a member of two semesters. The recipient will be selected by a committee, the junior class and who has demonstrated outstanding service including the WIXQ staff advisor, a member of the Student to resident life. Affairs staff, two graduating senior students from WIXQ and a WIXQ alumnus. Joseph M. and Dorothy M. Torchia Scholarship Nicole L. McNerney Allison Rickert Memorial Scholarship Awarded annually to a member of Sigma Chapter, Phi Sigma Ashleigh E. McLean Pi National Honor Fraternity who has demonstrated high Awarded to a student from any class year with a minimum scholarship, outstanding leadership and all-around service to cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater who contributes to the the fraternity. George Street Carnival or the Creative Writers’ Guild.

34 2017 Millersville University Alumni Awards Each year the Millersville University Alumni Association celebrates outstanding achievements through the Alumni Association Awards program. These special awards honor alumni and others who have distinguished themselves in their careers, within the Alumni Association and the University, through community service and for personal and professional achievements and philanthropy.

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AWARD This is the most prestigious award bestowed upon a living alumnus of Millersville University who has been distinguished in such a way as to bring honor to the individual for his/her professional achievements and contributions to society, the University and/or the MU Alumni Association. (Est. 1971)

Duane E. Hagelgans ’98, J.D.

Dr. Duane Hagelgans always puts public safety first. With 30 management, terrorism and years of experience in emergency management, he has become homeland security. In 2015, an expert on natural and manmade disasters and is continually he received the distinguished looked to for his expertise. Student Ally of the Year award from the International He brings all of that knowledge and experience into the Association of Emergency classroom as a professor of emergency management and within Managers-USA (IAEM). his duties at the Center for Disaster Research & Education at Millersville University. He also keeps the local community “Dr. Hagelgans’ tireless endeavors safe as the governor-appointed Emergency Management to educate, promote public safety Coordinator for Millersville Borough and Manor Township, and engage students are a clear through the Blue Rock Regional Emergency Management representation of his dedication Agency, which he formed for the municipalities in 2012. He to Millersville University and also serves as the fire commissioner for the Blue Rock Regional the surrounding community,” Fire District. Marianne Souders explained in her nomination of Hagelgans for the Distinguished Alumnus Award. “He enhances the Hagelgans worked as a member of the Lancaster City Fire educational experience of his students by involving them in Department while pursuing his undergraduate degree at the processes of emergency management within the region. Millersville University in occupational safety and hygiene He engages students in assisting with campus safety initiatives; management. He graduated in 1998 and continued to serve assisting with the writing of emergency operations plans and the fire department and worked with several other volunteer programs for the University; and conducting training and fire and emergency organizations. After retiring from the exercises for the University, the borough and the regional South fire department and earning his juris doctorate at Widener Central Task Force. His involvement and associations in local University in 2003, he jumped into two new, exciting careers— and international organizations bring honor to the University as a professor and a public servant. and are deserving of accolade.” Hagelgans returned to teach at Millersville University in 2007, where he is currently a newly tenured professor in emergency management, with courses that cover topics including disaster

35 HONORARY ALUMNUS AWARD This award is presented to a living individual (non-MU alumnus) who has performed continuous exemplary service to the University or made significant contributions of time, talent or wealth to the University. (Est. 1993)

John R. Wright Jr., Ph.D., CSTM, F.ATMAE

Since joining the Millersville community in 1999, Dr. John Wright Wright’s research interests include has been an influential leader in the Department of Applied semi-autonomous and autonomous Engineering, Safety & Technology. After joining the faculty, mobile robotic development Wright started the ATMAE Student Chapter, better known as and control, industrial robotics/ the MU Robotics Team. machine vision, humanoid robotics, programmable logic In 2001, the team began designing and building robots to compete controllers and systems integration. in multiple national and international competitions. Each robot He has published and presented takes approximately 4,000 man-hours to create, and the team multiple works, and has secured has been successful in winning more than 35 individual awards, approximately $850,000 in grants including six national championships. and donations to Millersville. Dr. Mehmet Goksu, professor of physics at Millersville, nominated Wright is also a Certified Senior Wright for the Honorary Alumnus Award. Goksu was a former Technology Manager by the lead advisor for the MU Robotics team and has seen Wright spend Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering countless hours working with his students. “Dr. Wright is a very (ATMAE). Wright has been a part of ATMAE since 1992 and considerate, kind and tolerant person, and a strong advocate for has held multiple positions, from an executive board member to diversity and fostering an environment of mutual understanding president of multiple divisions within the association. In 2013, and support,” says Goksu. “He encourages and demonstrates ATMAE recognized Wright with the Charles Keith Award, the ethical behavior, patience, an integrated view of life, and personal association’s highest honor, recognizing those in the field who have responsibility. He is a true role model to both students and faculty, significantly contributed their efforts over a significant period of and is selfless with his time and energy.” time towards the development of the association. In 2017, he was In 2015, Wright co-established a new undergraduate degree at named an ATMAE Senior Fellow. Millersville: the automation and intelligent robotics engineering technology (ARET) degree. He is also active in department committees and currently serves as the ARET program coordinator.

36 OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD This award recognizes a living alumni member who is an active volunteer and has demonstrated outstanding service by devoting significant time and effort to the Millersville University Alumni Association or to Millersville University on behalf of the Alumni Association. (Est. 2010, previously the Outstanding Service Award)

Lori Lazarchick Dierolf ’91 Lori Dierolf moved to Millersville to attend college and fell In 2016, she combined her in love with Lancaster County. She earned a bachelor’s degree professional experience as in psychology in 1991 and has dedicated herself to supporting a human resource specialist Millersville University and the surrounding community ever and her interest in helping since. the elderly to launch her own Dierolf has served on the Millersville University Alumni business, “Open Door Training Association board of directors from 2007 until 2017 (secretary & Development.” The company 2007-2011, president-elect 2011-2013 and president 2013- provides human resource and 2015). In these leadership roles, she has been integral in leadership training for small developing the current board structure and in shaping the businesses as well as education on future of the association. She created an interactive orientation dementia to healthcare facilities program to onboard new members, participated in rewriting and community organizations. sections of the association’s bylaws and aligned initiatives in She is an adjunct instructor for Northampton Community support of the University’s Strategic Plan. College (Pa.) and her first book, “Set the Course: Best Practices for Long-Term Care Leaders,” was recently published. Dierolf has served as chair of the Alumni Engagement Committee and knows the value of connecting students and Dierolf and her husband live in Millersville, and she volunteers alumni. She has supported the Student Networking Alumni with the local Alzheimer’s Association as a trainer and support Programs, Admission’s events to welcome new and prospective group leader. Their son is a freshman at Purdue University, students, as well as programs sponsored by Experiential and their daughter is carrying on the Millersville University Learning and Career Management. tradition and will graduate in May 2018 as a “Marauder- for-Life”! “She has gone beyond the call of duty as a volunteer countless times and continues to exude a special dedication to her alma mater,” Jerri Anne Johnson ’76 wrote in her nomination of Dierolf for this award.

37 YOUNG ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD This award recognizes baccalaureate graduates identified as being outstanding in their professions and who have graduated between 5 and 20 years prior at time of nomination. (Est. 2012)

Erin L. Baker ’03 Since graduating from Millersville University, Erin Baker has Prior to joining PNC in risen through the ranks to be named the vice president and September 2007, Baker held director of PNC’s Line of Business Development Programs and several positions within the Coro Campus Recruiting. After earning a bachelor’s degree in speech Center for Civic Leadership, communication from Millersville, Baker went on to earn her Pittsburgh’s branch of the master’s degree in corporate communications from Duquesne national leadership training University in Pittsburgh. organization. She was the Director of Recruitment and A rising star as a mentor and civic engagement figure in the Outreach, and previously held industry, Baker received Pittsburgh Magazine’s 40 under 40 award the position of University in 2009. She strives to ensure that young people find a balance Relations Associate for the between being successful in their professional and civic lives. Regional Internship Center. She has also devoted time to advisory boards such as Millvale Franciscan Volunteer Program, National Student Partnerships, In her free time, Baker is a City Theatre Greenroom Advisory Board, Connect Greenfield, mentor with the Mentor 2.0 program for Big Brothers and Big Pitt’s CPLE Mentoring Program, New Pittsburgh Collaborative Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh. In her past roles, she has served on and serves as board secretary of the Get Involved, Inc. employer advisory boards at regional colleges and universities as well as planning commissions for local career services Baker regularly speaks with groups of young leaders throughout sponsored events. She was also previously active on advisory the region. She also oversees programs and opportunities for or fiduciary boards for Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project and all of PNC’s young talent and manages a team of more than Junior League of Pittsburgh. Baker has been honored with the 30 people. Pittsburgh Business Times Fast Tracker award and a Pittsburgh “Erin positively influences hundreds of lives for young Circle of Courage award. professionals at PNC. She empowers and inspires college students to get involved and give back in the region through PNC and as an active volunteer,” says John Held ’02, who nominated Baker and was a 2015 recipient of the award.

38 YOUNG ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD This award recognizes baccalaureate graduates identified as being outstanding in their professions and who have graduated between 5 and 20 years prior at time of nomination. (Est. 2012)

Ashlea Rineer-Hershey ’03, Ph.D. Dr. Rineer-Hershey received a bachelor’s degree from new Education Doctorate in Millersville University in 2003 with a dual certificate in special Special Education, has been and elementary education, and went on to earn her master’s involved in grant writing that has in special education with a teaching certificate in English as a brought in more than $365,000, Second Language from Eastern Mennonite University in 2006. serves on many committees and She has dedicated her life to teaching. volunteers her time with student activities. She also serves as Early in her career, she joined the faculty at Slippery Rock the acting Special Education University while she completed her doctoral degree in Director for the Plum Borough educational leadership and instructional management at School District in Pittsburgh, Robert Morris University. Rineer-Hershey took on numerous in which she is responsible for leadership roles and volunteered her time to Slippery Rock the education programs and sponsored events such as “Care Break,” a community service placements of over 500 students. program to help those across the country. Rineer-Hershey has authored a textbook that focuses on her She went on to work at California University of Pennsylvania research in the areas of transition services, inclusive practices, as an assistant professor in the early, middle and special co-teaching and autism spectrum disorder. She presents at education department. She also worked for the Pennsylvania conferences across the state and country, and has written Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN), where numerous articles for peer-reviewed journals. she worked on various state initiatives, such as Autism & Inclusive Practices. In this position, she trained many teachers A wife and mother of three, she is active in her community and administrators across the state on effective instructional and church, and shares her time and expertise with numerous strategies and approaches. organizations, including Best Buddies, Embrace Grace and the Pennsylvania Council for Exceptional Children, where she Rineer-Hershey returned to Slippery Rock in 2013 as a full-time serves as a regional director. tenured faculty member of the special education department. She has assisted with the implementation of the university’s

Michael J. Zdilla ’00, Ph.D. Dr. Michael Zdilla graduated magna cum laude from Millersville During his time at Temple, University in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry with Zdilla has truly excelled and is a biochemistry option. He is making his mark in the field the recipient of the prestigious of chemistry by focusing on the use of multimetal systems Camille Dreyfus Teacher Scholar for various applications, including green catalysis, materials Award, a program that supports precursors, solid electrolytes, energetic materials and biological the research and teaching careers model systems. of talented young faculty in the chemical sciences. He has As an undergraduate, he was the recipient of numerous also been the recipient of the awards, including the Freshman Chemistry Award, Gerald National Science Foundation Weiss Inorganic Prize, Polymer Education Award and the Career Award and the Office American Institute of Chemists Award. Zdilla was the first of Naval Research Young chemistry graduate to receive the Breidenstine Scholarship Investigator Award. for his outstanding honors thesis, which focused on synthesis of biologically inspired molybdenum complexes. He was also Zdilla has published 48 papers in prestigious journals on the the first chemistry student from Millersville to get admitted topics of synthetic and mechanistic inorganic chemistry, to Princeton University, where he earned his Ph.D. in catalysis, materials science, nanoscience, energy science and inorganic chemistry, performing inorganic synthesis of crystallography. He has also given more than 50 invited talks iron-nitrogen cluster mimics of the nitrogenase and presentations at regional, national and international iron-molybdenum cofactor. meetings and major universities. Currently, there are three Millersville chemistry graduates doing their Ph.D.s under As a postdoctoral fellow, Zdilla studied catalysis and mechanistic his direction. bioinorganic chemistry on the chlorite dismutase enzyme and on synthetic models of metalloporphyrin redox enzymes. He is currently a Robert L. Smith Early Career Professor and associate professor of chemistry at Temple University in Philadelphia. 39 Those We Honor

The awards presented at this ceremony honor many individuals who are part of Millersville University’s history. The following former and present faculty, administrators, students and friends, or in some cases their family members, are among those who have been recognized with awards and scholarships established in their honor. The individuals’ years of service to the University are shown in parentheses.

Joseph J. Abromaitis is professor of industry and technology D. Luke and Elva W. Biemesderfer (both deceased) Dr. emeritus. (1969-2002) Biemesderfer, Class of 1917, was president emeritus and African-American/Latino Scholarship was initiated and served as president of the University (1943-65). He received continues to be significantly funded by African-American a Distinguished Alumni Award in 1971. Mrs. Biemesderfer, and Latino alumni. also Class of 1917, was a former president of the Campus Club. Dora L. Andrulonis (deceased) was a friend of the University. Victor Bilotta (deceased) was a friend of the University. The award was established in his memory by his daughter, M. Ralph and Judy Anttonen. Dr. Anttonen retired as professor, Constance B. Greeley, D.D.S., a friend of the University. chair of the Department of Academic Advisement and Student Development, and director of the Exploratory Program in Larry W. and Mariann Bishop Mr. Bishop was director of 2012. Judy Anttonen is a 1973 graduate with a B.S. degree human resources at Millersville University (1985-2000). Mrs. and received a master’s degree in 1976. Affectionately and Bishop (deceased) was an associate researcher in University collectively known as “Doc and Mama Roc,” Doc was the Advancement (1986-2006). They along with their daughter, advisor for the University radio station WIXQ. He received Karen Hilton, a member of the 2000 graduating class, are the Honorary Alumni Award in 2010. avid followers of Millersville University’s football and basketball programs. Judge and Mrs. Anthony Appel (both deceased) were strong supporters of the arts. The scholarship was established by their Grace Doan Bitler and Charles F. Bitler Jr. (both deceased) son, Andrew Appel, a friend of the University. were friends of the University. Leo Ascher (deceased) was a Viennese composer. The award Cora Catharine Bitner (deceased) taught at the Millersville was established by Franzi Ascher-Nash, his daughter. The Leo State Normal School. The award was established by Harry Ascher Center for Operetta Music in Ganser Library was also Bitner, a member of the Class of 1900, in memory of his mother. established in his honor. Henry Franklin Bitner (deceased) was a teacher of science. Elizabeth H. Aston (deceased) was a member of the 1928 (1886-1909) graduating class. The award was established in her memory BSU/Allen-Coleman Award was named for Melvin Allen ’69, by her grandson, Patrick Donan, a member of the 1985 associate professor of philosophy and executive director of the graduating class. Civic and Community Engagement Research Project emeritus, Willard O. Aumack (deceased) was a friend of the University. and for Jennifer Coleman, a student who lost her life in an automobile accident in 1983. Thomas R. Baker (deceased) was a member of the graduating class of 1860 and on the science faculty of the Millersville State Richard and Elaine Blouse are both members of the 1967 Normal School. (1867-87) graduating class. Guy Kurtz Bard (deceased) was a prominent Lancaster Elizabeth G. Botdorf (deceased) was a member of the 1922 attorney who served as president of the Millersville State graduating class. Normal School Board of Trustees. (1936-39) Dr. Lee E. and Laura H. Boyer (both deceased) Dr. Boyer was Kendig C. and Nancy Bare (both deceased) were philanthropists professor of mathematics emeritus. (1934-57) and civic activists. Chip and Dr. Kathy Brabson Dr. Brabson is a member of the Beth Ann Barry (deceased) was a member of the 1984 1970 graduating class and served as president of the Millersville graduating class and a computer science major. The endowment University Alumni Association from 2005-07. Mr. Brabson is was established by her husband, C. Clair McCormick, a former a friend of the University. member of the Millersville University Foundation Board Jean Bradel is associate professor of music emerita. (1978- of Directors. 2008) Mr. and Mrs. R. Clinton Hughes (both deceased) and Ann B. Barshinger is a friend of the University. their daughter, Kathryn Seaber, lauded Jean’s vocal career by establishing this endowment. Esther Herr Bear (deceased) was a member of the 1916 graduating class. J. Elvin Brenner (deceased) was a member of the 1909 graduating class. The scholarship was established by Paul S. and Caroline Beideman Mr. Beideman is a member his grandson, Lyman R. Brenner, a member of the 1971 of the 1971 graduating class. Mrs. Beideman is a friend of graduating class. the University. Richard F. Brenner (deceased) was a member of the 1941 graduating class. The scholarship was established by his son, Lyman R. Brenner, a member of the 1971 graduating class.

40 Robert V. and Virginia K. Brown (both deceased) Dr. Robert Dorothy L. Connolly (deceased) was a friend of the University. V. Brown was assistant vice president for academic affairs The scholarship was established by her children, Mrs. Susan emeritus. (1962-80) Eckert and Mr. Peter Connolly, friends of the University. Michael K. and Neysa M. Frantantoni Callahan both are Bennett J. and Joanne E. Wargo Cooper are both members members of the 1981 graduating class. of the 1967 graduating class. Mr. Cooper received an honorary Dr. Craig Camasta is a member of the 1986 graduating class. degree from the University in 2012. Rosario Caminero (deceased) was professor of foreign William B. Cooper (deceased) was a friend of the University. languages emerita. (1990-2006) The award was established in his memory by his son, Bennett J. Cooper, JD, LHD, a member of the 1967 graduating class. Harry E. Canter (deceased) was a member of the 1957 graduating class and associate professor of mathematics. Helen B. Corbett (deceased) was a friend of the Campus Club (1964-81) and the University. Joseph A. and Linda R. Caputo Dr. Joseph Caputo is president Richard G. Cornogg is a friend of the University and was emeritus and served as president of the University (1981- inspired by the philanthropy of his grandfather. 2003). Dr. Caputo received the Honorary Alumni Award in Martha B. Gross Culbertson and Bradley J. Culbertson (both 2003 and an honorary degree from the University in 2007. Dr. deceased) Mrs. Culbertson was a nurse, and Mr. Culbertson Linda Caputo received the Honorary Alumni Award from the was a member of the 1951 graduating class. He served in the Millersville University Alumni Association in 1993 and an military, taught junior high school and at the college level, and honorary degree from the University in 2003. was an admissions officer at York College. Eileen Carew is a friend of the University. The award was Gladys Cooper Cunningham (deceased) was a member of the established in her honor by Dr. Kerrie Farkas, associate professor 1930 graduating class. of English in Writing Studies. Beatrice U. Datesman (deceased) was assistant professor of Gene A. Carpenter (deceased) was professor of wellness educational media emerita. (1950-72) and sports sciences emeritus and was head football coach Aimee Y. Decker (deceased) was a member of the 1916 and director of men’s athletics (1979-2001). He received the graduating class. Honorary Alumni Award in 2002. Benjamin J. and Anna Deblois DelTito Dr. DelTito is a Don R. and Judith C. Carter Mrs. Carter is a member of the member of the 1977 graduating class and is a director on the 1960 graduating class and a former director of the Millersville Millersville University Foundation. Mrs. DelTito is a friend University Foundation. Mr. Carter is a friend of the University. of the University. Lt. Col. Jo Ann Cashman (deceased) established this Richard C. DeHart (deceased) was an associate professor of scholarship to fund tuition for students in the nursing program. Wellness & Sport Sciences. (1956-85) Laurene E. Cassady-Auker (deceased) was a member of the David R. and Jennifer H. Dickinson are members of the 1980 1924 graduating class. She taught for 40 years in the Altoona, graduating class and supporters of the Millersville University Pa., school system. field hockey program. Their daughter Rachel was a member of Dr. Samuel E. Casselberry is a professor of anthropology the 2014 Millersville national championship team. emeritus. (1970-2004) Dr. Cynthia Dilgard (deceased) was professor of English Steven R. Centola (deceased) was professor of English emerita. (1979-2004) emeritus. (1985-2008) William A. Dinges, J.D. is a member of the 1965 Ernest and Mary Chamberlin are the parents of David B. graduating class. Chamberlin, professor of English emeritus. The award was Dr. Dominick and Mrs. Helen DiNunzio Dr. DiNunzio is established in their honor by Mr. Chamberlin and his wife, a member of the 1953 graduating class and served on the Betsy, a member of the 1970 graduating class. Millersville University Alumni Association board in a number Christina A. Ciallella (deceased) was a junior at Millersville of capacities. Mrs. DiNunzio is a descendent of Rev. Lewis University in 1997 when she died from a heart condition. She Hobbs and a friend of the University. Dr. DiNunzio received was a mathematics major. the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2003. Richard D. Clark and Sepi Yalda both are professors of Laura B. Doering (deceased) was a member of the 1935 meteorology. Dr. Clark is the chairperson of the Department graduating class and librarian emerita. (1953-76) of Earth Sciences. Dr. Yalda is the director of the Center for George K. Doherty (deceased) was a member of the 1953 Disaster Research and Education, coordinator of the Master graduating class and was a wrestler at Millersville. of Science in Emergency Management program, and former director of the Millersville University Foundation. Barbara A. Donan is a member of the 1953 graduating class. The award was established in her honor by her son, Patrick Edna Butler Cohen (deceased) was a member of the 1927 Donan, a member of the 1985 graduating class. graduating class. George W. Cole (deceased) was a member of the 1956 graduating class.

41 William H. and Alma P. Duncan Dr. William H. Duncan Peter H. Freedman (deceased) The award was established by (deceased), president emeritus, served as president of the Dr. Edward S. Freedman, a friend of the University. University (1968-81). A member of the graduating class of Frerichs Family Dr. Richard Frerichs, a member of the 1964 1940, he taught social studies at the Lab School Junior High graduating class, is professor of educational foundations (1946-50), and he was director of admissions and associate emeritus (1968-2004) and served as president of the Millersville professor of education (1950-64) and dean of student affairs University Alumni Association from 2007-09. Other family (1964-68). Mrs. Alma Duncan is a retired elementary school members are daughters Kimberlee, a friend of the University, teacher who taught at the Millersville Lab School and and Melissa ’05, and his wife Marsha (deceased). Dr. Frerichs Eshleman Elementary School in Millersville. Dr. and Mrs. received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2006, the Duncan received President’s Medallions in 1995. Dr. Duncan Outstanding Volunteer Service Award in 2010 and a President’s received a Distinguished Alumni Award in 1980. Medallion in 2012. Dr. Dean Dutcher (deceased) was dean of the School of Leah Fudem (deceased) earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees Humanities and Social Sciences, now known as the College from Millersville. She was active in student publications and of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. (1927-52) The was assistant professor of English emerita. (1970-79) scholarship was established by his late wife, Claribel Elder Dutcher. His late son, Richard D., and daughter-in-law, Ruth, Roy S. and Mary Garden Gamber (both deceased) Roy was a established the Dean Dutcher Memorial Music Endowment to member of the 1933 graduating class, and Mary was a member assist the scholarship’s funding. of the 1934 graduating class. James Ebbert (deceased) was a graduate of the class of 1941. Andrei Georgescu (deceased) was a member of the 1984 graduating class, remembered by his mother, Liliana Zancu, Robert and B. Jeanne Elder (both deceased) Mr. Elder was professor of English emeritus. (1980-2001) a former director of purchasing and accounts payable at Millersville University. Arthur and Claribel Walker Gerhart (both deceased) Arthur Gerhart was department chair and professor of natural science Daniel G. Engle (deceased) was a professor of physics. emeritus. (1928-55) (1955-76) Sally Gibson (deceased) was a friend of the University. Paul W. Eshelman (deceased) was associate professor of industrial arts (1947-72) and professor emeritus. Dr. Joseph and Susan Fulton Glass Dr. Glass is a member of the 1953 graduating class and is professor of geography emeritus. Grace W. Evans (deceased) was a clerk stenographer in the (1961-90) Mrs. Glass is a member of the 1984 graduating class. Office of Graduate Studies and Extended Programs. (1956-93) Jan L. Graybill and Alisa McCambridge-Graybill are members Dominick J. and Frances M. Fanani (both deceased) Dr. of the 1980 graduating class. Mr. Graybill serves as a director Fanani was professor of art emeritus. (1961-82) and president of the Millersville University Foundation. They Margaret V. Farster and James R. Farster (both deceased) made possible the Omicron Delta Epsilon Economics Research Margaret Farster was a friend of the University. James R. Farster Award. was a member of the 1964 graduating class. The scholarship Stephen R. and Mary Ann Gring Dr. Gring is a member of was established by the estate of Mr. James E. Farster, husband of the 1972 graduating class. Mrs. Gring is a member of the 1974 Margaret and father of James. He was a friend of the University. graduating class. Elwood J. Finley (deceased) was a friend of the University. Eugene G. “Gene” Groff (deceased) was associate professor Dr. Betty J. Finney (deceased) was a professor of psychology. of education emeritus and coached swimming and football. (1968-2001) (1958-82) Glenn M. Flegal is a member of the 1954 graduating class James W. Groff, D.O. is a member of the 1972 graduating class. and was a wrestler at Millersville. He received the Honorary Nancy Zakrewski Groff (deceased) was a member of the Alumni Award in 1995. 1982 graduating class. The award was established in her Dr. Valborg Fletty (deceased) was dean of women (1956-62) memory by her husband, Jeffrey Groff, a member of the 1981 and professor of history and social studies emerita. (1963-70) graduating class. Dr. Robert N. Ford and Darlene I. Ford (both deceased) John and Audrey Hallgren are friends of the University. Dr. Ford was professor of geography emeritus (1957-85). Mrs. Dr. Jane Hannigan is a friend of the University. Ford was a friend of the University. She received an Honorary Alumni Award in 2005. Dr. James E. Harf is a member of the 1961 graduating class. Dr. Abram J. Foster (deceased) was professor of history John K. Harley (deceased) was a member of the 1880 emeritus. (1952-79) graduating class. Marion G. Foster (deceased) was professor of social work James Hamilton and Lucretia Boyd Hartzell (both deceased) emerita. (1967-85) Lucretia Boyd Hartzell was a music teacher at Millersville State Normal School (1928-33). James Hamilton Hartzell was Alice R. Fox (deceased) was a friend of the University. The her husband. award was established by Mrs. Leah Fudem in memory of her friend. Willard O. and Catherine Gibson Havemeier (both deceased) were friends and volunteers of Millersville University.

42 Jeffrey Hawthorne (deceased) extended a helping hand to administration and the director of the Small Business Institute those in need. The award was established by his sister, Harriet, at Millersville University. (1988-2013) and her husband, Michael Kometa, both members of the 1964 Anne C. Jackson is a member of the 1978 graduating graduating class. class and is a director and vice president of the Millersville Frank R. Heavner (deceased) was assistant professor of English. University Foundation. (1966-82) Hazel I. Jackson (deceased) was an assistant professor of Don L. and Irene M. Helsel (both deceased) were friends English emerita. (1970-94) of the University. The annual scholarship was established in Jackson Memorial Scholarship remembers Norman M. and their memory by their daughter, Jerri Anne Johnson Hackett, Belva A. Jackson and Lewis M. Jackson, parents and brother a member of the 1976 graduating class and former president of of Lelia M. Stauffer ’29 (deceased). The scholarship was the Millersville University Alumni Association. established by Mrs. Stauffer and her husband, Dr. George F. Alex Henderson Jr. (deceased) was professor of biology Stauffer ’29 (deceased), professor of earth sciences emeritus. emeritus. (1955-91) Michael Jamanis and Frances Veri are friends of the University. Truman A. Bender Herr was a friend of the University. A gift William Malcolm Jordan is professor of earth sciences (geology) was made from the estate of his wife, Ruth B. Herr, a member emeritus. (1966-2000) of the 1930 graduating class. Robert L. Jones, D.Ed. was a member of the 1961 graduating Mervin W. Hess is a member of the 1970 graduating class. class. He was a player-coach, a leading scorer in both goals Richard J. Hess Sr. (deceased) was professor of psychology and assists, and a founding captain of the men’s soccer team. emeritus and a member of the 1949 graduating class. (1964-78) Henry J. Kauffman (deceased) was a member of the 1932 He received a Distinguished Alumni Award in 2004. graduating class and professor of industrial arts emeritus. Justin Flannery Hilton (deceased) was a member of the 2007 (1942-73) He received a Distinguished Alumni Award in 1974. graduating class and a member of the Millersville University Dr. Catherine Keever (deceased) was a professor of biology baseball team. emerita. (1955-74) Floyd “Shorty” Hitchcock (deceased) was a wrestling coach at Richard C. Keller (deceased) was a member of the 1945 Millersville University until the time of his death. (1984-2002) graduating class and department chair and professor of history Earle M. Hite Jr. (deceased) was assistant professor of English emeritus. (1952-85) He received a Distinguished Alumni and journalism, director of public relations and director of Award in 1989. student publications. (1956-70) The award is sponsored by his Henry J. Keneagy (deceased) was a member of the 1951 children: Sherma J. Hite Woolstenhulme ’06, Mark C. Hite, graduating class and former director of admissions at Nancy E. Hite Giles, James D. Hite and Michael E. Hite ’67. Millersville University. Albert C. Hoffman served as assistant professor of biology Esther M. Kilheffer (deceased) was associate professor of (1970-76), professor of biology (1977-82), dean of the School of geography emerita. (1956-73) Science and Mathematics emeritus, now known as the College of Science and Technology. (1983-99) Dr. Hoffman received a Beatrice M. Killough (deceased) was associate professor of President’s Medallion from the University in 1999. foreign languages. (1959-82) Alan S. and Adeline Holliday (both deceased) Mr. Holliday Andrew and Clara Kissh (both deceased) were friends of the was a former president of the Millersville University University. The award was established in their memory by their Foundation. Mrs. Holliday is a benefactor and friend of daughter, Andrea Kissh, a member of the 1976 graduating class. the University. Esther S. Knaub (deceased) was a member of the 1951 Kathlyn Houlahan is a friend of the University. The scholarship graduating class. was established in her honor by her son, Dr. Mícheál Houlahan, Richard G. Kokat (deceased) was a member of the 1964 chair of the Millersville University Department of Music. graduating class with a bachelor’s degree in industrial arts; a Russell Clinton and Dorothy Hughes (both deceased) were member of the 1980 graduating class with a master’s degree in friends of the University. education; and a member of the 1982 graduating class with a bachelor’s degree in computer science. Arthur R. Hulme is associate professor of wellness and sport sciences emeritus and coached football. (1955-84) James E. Koken (deceased) was professor of chemistry emeritus. The scholarship was established by M. Diane Koken, Class of Peter L. and Barbara B. Hunsberger Mr. Hunsberger is a 1972, and John Herr III to honor Ms. Koken’s father. (1947-76) friend of the University. Mrs. Hunsberger is a member of the 1965 graduating class and associate professor of librarianship Helen Koontz (deceased) was a member of the 1898 graduating emerita. (1973-2001) class and a member of the alumni association. Ralph J. Hyson (deceased) was a junior at Millersville in 1967 Dr. Michael G. Kovach (deceased) was assistant vice president when he died of spinal meningitis. for academic affairs and dean of graduate studies. (1959-85) Vanessa Iliffe and Patrick McCaskey Ms. Iliffe is a friend of H. H. and Fay Kramer Mr. Kramer (deceased) was a friend the University. Dr. McCaskey was associate professor of business of the University. Mrs. Kramer is a member of the 1958 graduating class. David B., Ph.D., and Kathryn Millar Kraybill (both deceased) 43 Dr. Kraybill was a friend of the University, and Mrs. Kraybill Violet F. Markey (deceased) was a member of the 1938 was a member of the 1915 graduating class. graduating class and an active officer in the York County Charlotte A. Lafferty (deceased) was a friend of the University. Alumni Branch. She was a retired elementary schoolteacher The scholarship was established by her daughter, Elizabeth L. of the York County School District. Garner, a member of the 1991 graduating class, and her son- John C. and Ann Sheridan Martin Mr. Martin is a member in-law, Joseph W. Garner, a member of the 1990 graduating of the 1973 graduating class and a former director of the class and a former president and director of the Millersville Millersville University Foundation. Ms. Sheridan Martin is a University Foundation. member of the 1974 graduating class. Dr. Darryl L. Landis is a member of the 1985 Sanders P. McComsey (deceased) was a member of the graduating class and a current director of the Millersville 1917 graduating class. He served as professor of education, University Foundation. department chair and dean of instruction. (1927-55) Edward J. Laucks (deceased) was president of the Springettsbury William B. McIlwaine is professor of earth science emeritus Township Sertoma Club, York County. The scholarship was (1958-92), a member of the Council of Trustees and director given by the club in his memory. of the Millersville University Foundation. He received the Dr. Secunderabad N. Leela (deceased) was associate professor Honorary Alumni Award in 2007. of economics emeritus. (1969-96) F. Wendle McLaughlin (deceased) was a friend of Esther E. Lenhardt (deceased) was a member of the 1910 the University. graduating class. She taught speech and English (1920-51) Francine G. and Gladys B. McNairy Dr. Francine McNairy is and was alumni secretary. (1951-63) president emerita (2003-13) and received an honorary degree Richard S. Levandusky (deceased) was a member of the from the University in 2013. Her mother, Gladys (deceased), 1958 graduating class. The award was established by his wife, was a friend of the University. Nancy, and his daughter, Johanne Shutter, a member of the Dr. Alice M. Meckley is professor of elementary and early 1980 graduating class and a member of the University staff. childhood education emerita. (1980-2010) Jean-Paul Levy (deceased) was a professor at the University Joseph A. and Anita R. Meier (both deceased) Dr. Joseph of Toulouse in France but spent many summers, over a Meier was professor of mathematics emeritus. (1963-91) 20-year span, teaching in the French Summer School at John Mentzer (deceased) was a Lancaster County native and Millersville University. student at Millersville Normal School. The Honorable H. Craig Lewis (deceased) was a member Dr. Dale H. Messerschmidt is a member of the 1960 of the 1966 graduating class and a member of the Sigma Tau graduating class. Gamma fraternity. Senator Lewis served in the Pennsylvania State Senate (1974-94) representing the sixth district (Bucks Helen R. Metzler (deceased) was associate professor of County and parts of Philadelphia). education emerita. (1969-77) Qwan K. Lewis (deceased) was a member of the 2015 Robert Shields Metzler (deceased) was associate professor of graduating class. He lost his life shortly after his graduation education emeritus. (1958-72) in an automobile accident. The award was established in his Lois T. Morgan is a member of the 1954 graduating class. memory by Jon Light, a member of the 2014 graduating class. Charles E. and Betty F. Muench (both deceased) Charles Eric G. and Rochelle M. Liddell Mr. Liddell is a member of the Muench was assistant professor of English and speech emeritus. 1971 graduating class and a former director of the Millersville (1963-86) Mrs. Muench was a friend of the University. University Foundation. Mrs. Liddell is a member of the 1972 Raymond C. Mullin (deceased) was director of safety graduating class. education and professor of educational foundations emeritus. Harry and Carolyn J. Lohss Mr. Lohss is a member of the (1956-85) 1965 graduating class. Mrs. Lohss is a friend of the University. Philip C. and Karen Ashkar Murley Mr. Murley (deceased) Jacqueline Long (deceased) was associate professor of foreign was a friend of the University. Mrs. Murley is a member of the languages emerita. (1966-99) 1963 graduating class. John W. W. “Jack” Loose (deceased) was a member of the B. Todd Myers (deceased) was a member of the 1989 graduating 1947 graduating class. class and a member of the Millersville University golf team. Esther Stoll Barlow Lowry (deceased) was associate professor C. Maxwell and Edna H. Myers (both deceased) Dr. Maxwell of education and psychology emerita (1958-67) and a member Myers served as dean of men (1941-47), director of the of the 1923 graduating class. Psychological Clinic (1948), professor of history and social V.J. Marcelis (deceased) was a member of the 1997 graduating studies (1949-66), and was department head (1956-66). class who majored in elementary education. The award was Dr. Erik and Mrs. Jeanne Nakjavani are friends of established by his family and friends. the University.

44 John David Neider (deceased) was a senior elementary Renee L. Fraker Quinn is a member of the 2009 graduating education major at Millersville when he lost his life in an class and was a member of the field hockey team. automobile accident in 1974. Sydney Radinovsky (deceased) was professor of biology Gary Nicholas (deceased) was a 40-year employee of C-P emeritus. (1964-2000) Flexible Packaging. Keith Ranck (deceased) was a member of the 1991 graduating Paul H. Nichols (deceased) was former department chair and class and an active member of WIXQ. professor of earth sciences emeritus. (1967-95) He received the Margie L. Ranck (deceased) was a member of the graduating Honorary Alumni Award in 2000. class of 1908 and lifetime member of the Millersville University Jay B. Niesley (deceased) was a member of the Class of 1973. Alumni Association. While at Millersville, he was president of the Student Senate Willis Ratzlaff is professor of biology emeritus. (1963-88) He for two years and was the first student representative on the and his family established the Ratzlaff Scholarship. Council of Trustees. He was also active with the alumni council. Gary and Jacqueline Reighard Dr. Gary Reighard (deceased) Joseph P. and Marianne S. Nolt Mr. Nolt is a friend of the served as associate professor of counseling and psychology University. Mrs. Nolt is a member of the Class of 1970 and (1967-69) and was vice president of student affairs emeritus received a master’s degree in 1974. (1969-97). Mrs. Reighard volunteered 28 years of service to John D. and Renee Genbauffe O’Leary Dr. John “Jack” the Millersville University community. Dr. and Mrs. Reighard O’Leary (deceased) was a friend of the University. Dr. Renee both received the Honorary Alumni Award; she in 1995 and he O’Leary is a member of the 1950 graduating class and a former in 1996. They were presented President’s Medallions in 1996. director of the Millersville University Foundation. She received Irene Renshaw (deceased) was the grandmother of Andrew a Distinguished Alumni Award in 2001. Burke, a member of the 1999 graduating class, and his wife, Fred E. Oppenheimer is professor of foreign languages emeritus. Lisa, a member of the 1996 graduating class. (1971-98) Phillip B. Ressler (deceased) was general manager of Kate Y. Parker is a member of the 1976 graduating class, a Suburban Cable (now Comcast) in Lancaster. The scholarship former director of the Millersville University Foundation and was initiated by his friends, relatives and coworkers at was a member of the “Soar to Greatness” capital campaign. Suburban Cable. While at MU she served on Student Senate and was a member Allison Rickert (deceased) was a member of the 2013 of the Black Student Union. graduating class. She passed away unexpectedly in September James C. Parks (deceased) was professor of biology emeritus. 2015. The award was established in her memory by Ryan (1968-2002) Woerner ’15 and friends. Dorothy J. Patterson (deceased) was a friend of the University. Lucinda L. Ridley is professor of special education emerita. The scholarship was established by her husband, Robert E. (1989-2011) Patterson, who was a former president and current lifetime Helen C. Riso (deceased) was dean of women (1963-88), director of the Millersville University Foundation. served as dean for off-campus life (1973-88) and coordinated Sandra L. “Sandy” Peters is assistant professor of wellness and the Summer Conference Program (1972-88). This award was sport sciences emerita. (1968-84) At MU she was the assistant established by the Millersville University Commuting Students director of women’s athletics, coached field hockey and track Association. and field, and was the assistant coach for women’s basketball Patricia K. and Dr. Charles W. Robertson Jr. Mrs. Robertson and lacrosse. is a member of the 1966 graduating class. Dr. Robertson is Patricia E. Pillar (deceased) was the mother of James Pillar, a friend of the University. Dr. and Mrs. Robertson received a member of the 1990 graduating class. He established the honorary degrees in 2010. award in her memory for the motivation she provided for her Kyle Rodgers (deceased) was the son of Rick Rodgers, a friend children’s and grandchildren’s academic success. of the University. The scholarship was established by Kyle’s Audrey Pomponi (deceased) The award was established stepmother, Jessica Rodgers. in her memory by her son, Steven, a member of the 1989 Jane B. Rohrer is a friend of the University. Nicholas E. graduating class, and daughter-in-law, Lynn, a member of the Stephens (deceased) was a freshman at Millersville University 1991 graduating class. in 1997 when he died. He was a social studies education major James F. Predmore and Bernice M. Predmore (both deceased) with a concentration in sociology/anthropology. are parents of an alumna and grandparents of an alumnus. Lina A. Ruiz y Ruiz (deceased) was professor of foreign Aurora Wickey Pucillo (deceased) taught health and physical languages emerita. (1967-83) education at Millersville University, served as a coach for Theodore H. Rupp (deceased) was a former wrestling coach women’s athletics and directed the annual May Fete, which and professor of foreign languages emeritus. (1946-82) funded this endowment. (1930-38) Bernice R. Rydell is vice president for finance and John A. Pucillo (deceased) was a coach, athletic director and administration emerita. (1993-2007) administrator at Millersville. (1925-57) Florence Wilson Ryder (deceased) was a member of the 1936 E.L. Quarantelli (deceased) was a friend of the University. graduating class.

45 Richard Sasin (deceased) was professor of chemistry emeritus. Blanche Henninger Snyder (deceased) was a member of the (1966-88) 1918 graduating class. She taught reading and was a speech James W. and Sally C. Saxton Mr. Saxton is a friend therapist for more than 40 years in the Reading School District. of the University. Mrs. Saxton is a member of the 1978 Jeff Sollars is a member of the 1991 graduating class and was a graduating class. member of the Millersville University baseball team. Robert D. (deceased) and Roma J. Sayre Dr. Sayre was an Daisy K. Spangler (deceased) was a member of the 1933 adjunct and assistant professor of history (1988-2008) and graduating class. campus chaplain (1981-97). Mrs. Sayre retired from the Charles D. Spotts (deceased) was associate professor of University in 2006 with 18 years of service. philosophy. (1963-72) Hazel Rork Schmuck (deceased) was a member of the 1925 Mary R. Slokum Sproul (deceased) was a member of the 1886 graduating class. graduating class. Clarence Schock (deceased) was a member of the 1883 George T. Stauffer (deceased) was professor of earth and space graduating class, former owner of the SICO Company, a science emeritus. (1957-72) He received the Distingushed conservationist and philanthropist. In 1941 the company Alumni Award in 1975. was organized as a nonprofit organization providing funds for public education. Many people today enjoy the Clarence John Frederick Steinman and James Hale Steinman (both Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick State Park in deceased) were members of the Lancaster family who founded Lebanon County. Lancaster Newspapers. Edward L. and Kathy H. Schoenberger Mr. Schoenberger is Richard and Heidi Stewart are friends of the University. a member of the 1964 graduating class and Mrs. Schoenberger Clyde S. and Pauline F. Stine (both deceased) Dr. Clyde S. is a member of the 1969 graduating class. Stine was professor of education and dean of men, and founder Samuel J. Jr. and Kathryn G. Seaber Mr. Seaber (deceased) of Student Services, Inc. (1946-68). Pauline Stine was a was a friend of the University with an interest in athletics. member of the 1929 graduating class. Mrs. Seaber is a friend of the University and daughter of the George and Helen Stine Dr. George Stine is professor of late Russell C. and Dorothy Hughes. sociology emeritus. (1966-2003) He received the Honorary Isaac F. Seiverling (deceased) was a member of the 1898 Alumni Award in 2012. Dr. Helen Stine is a member of the graduating class and professor of mathematics. (1921-34) 1964 graduating class and is retired from the School District of Lancaster. Gray H. and Ellen C. Sellers Gray Sellers is the retired vice president of finance and administration. The award was Mark Stine (deceased) was professor of education and established by family and friends in honor of the Sellers’ service psychology. (1923-50) to the community and their church. Gertrude Bettle Stoll (deceased) was a friend of the University. Harold W. and Miriam W. Shaar Mr. Shaar (deceased) was Mike Stone is a member of the 1977 graduating class and was assistant professor of music, director of the women’s chorus, a member of the wrestling team. and director of the Madrigal Singers. (1963-71) Anne Tunis Summy (deceased) A Lancaster County Margaret K. Shenk (deceased) was a friend of the University. resident and former Millersville student, Mrs. Summy was a James J. Sheridan is professor of psychology emeritus. prominent artist. (1969-2001) Ronald E. Sykes is professor of art emeritus and former N.E. Shoemaker (deceased) was a member of the 1927 department chair. Dr. Sykes developed the B.A., B.S.Ed. and graduating class and former chief of the Pennsylvania M.Ed. in art degrees and designed the art building. (1956-98) Department of Education, Division of Private Academic Harry Symons (deceased) was a math instructor (1904-08 Schools. He received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1998. and 1912-22); bursar and business manager (1912-52); and Robert L. Shoener is a friend of the Univeristy. assisted the tennis, baseball and basketball teams (1912-52). The scholarship was established by his granddaughter, Mrs. Amos L. Shopf (deceased) was a member of the housekeeping Elizabeth Cleaver, a friend of the University. staff at Millersville University and retired in 1992. Donald T. Testa Sr. (deceased) was a member of the 1964 Robert L. Slabinski is a member of the 1978 graduating class graduating class. and served as general manager and chief executive officer of Student Services, Incorporated. (1971-2009) Franklin R. Thomas (deceased) was a member of the 1939 graduating class and was a member of the Millersville Dalton E. Smart Jr. is professor of industry and technology University football team. The scholarship was established by emeritus. (1969-2001) his widow, Mrs. Doratha D. Thomas, a member of the 1939 Mary Alice Smith, D.Ed. (deceased) was a member of the graduating class. 1942 graduating class. Nadine Thomas (deceased) was a reporter for William Smith was professor of philosophy. (1983-2010) Lancaster Newspapers. Elizabeth Smithgall (deceased) was a member of the 1923 Gail Thomson is a friend of the University. The scholarship graduating class. was established in her honor by her husband, Edward A. Thomson, Ph.D., retired associate vice president for student affairs. (1976-2000) 46 Richard C. and Clauda Pennock Todd (both deceased) Mr. Dr. R. Bruce Walter (deceased) was a member of the 1916 Todd was a member of the 1938 graduating class and received graduating class. the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1986. Mrs. Todd was a Barbara J. Waltman served as the lacrosse coach at Millersville friend of the University. University. (1978-2011) She is a member of the 1973 Joseph M. and Dorothy M. Torchia (both deceased) Joseph graduating class. The award was established by lacrosse alumni. was a member of the 1937 graduating class and associate Theodore G. Weeks is past president of the Lancaster-York professor of education, and Dorothy served as a house mother Chapter, American Production and Inventory Control Society for Phi Sigma Pi. (APICS). James Treasure (deceased) was a member of the 1981 Liselotte R. Wehrheim is a member of the 1974 graduating class. graduating class. Marjorie A. Trout is instructor of wellness and sport sciences Irwin Weinhold (deceased) was a strong supporter of the arts. emerita and former director of women’s athletics. (1964-2001) She received the Honorary Alumni Award in 1999. Gerald S. Weiss is professor of chemistry emeritus. (1967-97) William S. Trout (deceased) was professor of English (1958-67) Wentzel-Wright The award was established in 1944 by Mrs. and a member of the 1947 graduating class. Bertha Wentzel Wright, Class of 1901, in memory of her father- in-law, Silas Wright, and her father, Ira Wentzel. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Tryon are friends of the University. James P. Wickersham (deceased) As superintendent of Sandra L. and Yvonne Turchi (deceased) Dr. Sandra Turchi Lancaster schools, he offered the first teachers’ institute in is a professor and department chair of chemistry. Yvonne Millersville in 1854, leading to the founding of Millersville (Turchi) Troilo was a nonpracticing chemist. The scholarship University as a normal school in 1855. He became the second was established by the Turchi and Troilo families in memory chief administrative officer of Millersville (1855-66) before of Yvonne. serving as state superintendent of common schools (1866-81). Gail and Kenneth Twiford Mrs. Twiford was a secretary to He was minister to Denmark, 1881-82. the biology and art departments during her employment at Joan M. Williams (deceased) was a member of the 1978 Millersville University. (1982-2009) Kenneth is a friend of graduating class and a dedicated teacher at Wheatland Junior the University. High School, Lancaster, when she died in 1996. She was the Cecil M. Upton (deceased) was associate professor of science. daughter of Robert F. ’38 and Louise ’39 Williams. (1963-74) John G. Williams is a member of the 1964 graduating class John C. Ursprung (deceased) was a member of the 1938 and is a director of the Millersville University Foundation. graduating class. Robert F. and Louise G. Williams (both deceased) Mr. John A. Van Horn (deceased) was department chair and Williams was a member of the 1938 graduating class, and professor of physics emeritus. (1967-80) Mrs. Williams was a member of the 1939 graduating class. Dr. Kay Vandergrift (deceased) was a member of the 1962 They established the Williams Scholarship in memory of their graduating class. daughter, Joan Williams, a member of the 1978 graduating class. Thomas G. “T.J.” Versprille (deceased) was a member of the Joseph B. and Judith S. Wilt Mr. Wilt is a member of the 1969 1983 graduating class and a Millersville University cheerleading graduating class, and Mrs. Wilt is a friend of the University. coach when he died. Roy Lutz Winters (deceased) was a member of the 1913 Harold Vinson Jr. (deceased) was an economics major graduating class. and a member of the Millersville University football team. Stefanie Wojcik (deceased) was a member of the Class of Over summer break while at Millersville, he lost his life in a 1992. She lost her life in an automobile accident a few months swimming accident. The award was established in his memory following her graduation. She served as Greek Council treasurer by his father, Harold Vinson Sr. and was president of her sorority. Louis Vyner (deceased) was the founder and conductor of the Janet Wood (deceased) was a member of the 1926 Lancaster Symphony Orchestra. graduating class. Dr. Walter B. and Betty W. Waetjen Dr. Waetjen (deceased) Edna Rochow Workman (deceased) was a member of the 1916 was a member of the 1942 graduating class. Mrs. Waetjen is a graduating class and a painter who specialized in oils. friend of the University. Alan K. Wyand is a friend of the University. Helen Spahr Walker (deceased) was a member of the 1943 Dr. Sandra A. Yeager is professor of chemistry emeritus. (1974- graduating class and was a teacher. The award was established 2000) The award was established in her honor by Ms. Nadene by her husband, Mr. John R. Walker, Class of 1946. K. Hausmann, a member of the 1978 graduating class. Joseph E. Walker (deceased) was professor of history emeritus. Dr. David S. and Marie N. Zubatsky Dr. Zubatsky is director (1956-76) of library services administrator emeritus. (1985-2007) Marie Steven A. Walker (deceased) was a member of the 1975 Zubatsky is a friend of the University. graduating class who died in a 1976 automobile accident. Dr. Samuel P. Wallace (deceased) was a member of the 1941 graduating class and a professor of mathematics. (1957-62)

47 Millersville University gratefully acknowledges the support of the following companies or organizations:

AFSCME Local 2421 – American Federation of State, Lancaster-Lebanon Reading Council County and Municipal Employees M&T Bank American Chemical Society Millersville University Alumni Association American Industrial Hygiene Association Millersville University Business Associates APICS – Advancing Productivity, Innovation and Music for Everyone Competitive Success Hugh O’Brien Youth Foundation APSCUF – MU – Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties National Penn Bank APSCURF – MU – Association of Pennsylvania State PA Sons of the Revolution (Lancaster Chapter) College and University Retired Faculties PASSHE – Pennsylvania’s State System of ASSE – American Society of Safety Engineers Higher Education ASSE – American Society of Safety Engineers, Pemcor Incorporated Lehigh Valley Chapter Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants C-P Flexible Packaging PSECU – Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union Chapman Auto Group Presser Foundation Clark Associates, Incorporated Rettew Associates Comcast Clarence Schock Foundation The Forty et Eight (Voiture 42) Sun Coffee Roaster Fulton Bank Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc. Hughes Foundation, Incorporated Susquehanna Litho Foundation Instrument Society of America WLPA – Hall Communications Lancaster International Piano Festival

Such generosity enriches the lives of our students and our community.

48 Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Board of Governors

Cynthia D. Shapira, Chair Rep. Michael K. Hanna Guido M. Pichini David M. Maser, Vice Chair Shaina Marie Hilsey Pedro A. Rivera Harold C. Shields, Vice Chair Donald E. Houser Jr. Sen. Judith L. Schwank Sen. Ryan P. Aument Jonathan B. Mack Brian Swatt Rep. Matthew E. Baker Daniel P. Meuser Governor Tom Wolf Audrey F. Bronson Barbara McIlvaine Smith Sarah Galbally Thomas S. Muller

Millersville University Council of Trustees

Michael G. Warfel ’84, Chair Sen. Gibson E. Armstrong Brian A. Rider ’87 Dr. Richard L. Frerichs ’64, Kaitlyn M. Bistline Gerald S. Robinson, Esq. Vice Chair Rep. Jordan A. Harris ’06 Ann S. Womble Kevin F. Harley ’86, Secretary Dr. William B. McIlwaine Dr. John M. Anderson, ex officio Dr. James P. Argires Dr. Karen M. Whitney, ex officio

Millersville University Foundation Board of Directors

Jan. L. Graybill ’80, President Stephen J. Fellin ’87 Gerald S. Robinson, Esq. Anne Jackson ’78, Vice President Joseph W. Garner ’90 Kathryn R. Ross Barry E. Miller ’77, Treasurer Dr. Michael R. Gumpper Robin L. Russo Dr. Saul W. Fink ’85, Secretary Jack W. Highfill ’19 Dr. Cynthia E. Taylor Jaclyn T. Belew ’18 Dr. Darryl L. Landis ’85 James D. Warner ’80 Dr. Daniel R. Biemesderfer ’71 Dr. Julie A. Lombardi John G. Williams ’64 Neysa Callahan ’81 Elizabeth H. Martin Ann S. Womble Dr. Benjamin DelTito ’77 Dr. William B. McIlwaine Antoine R.J. Wright ’02 Corin Dundore Robert E. Patterson

Honors and Awards Committee

Dr. Jeffrey P. Adams, Chair Dr. Laura B. Granruth Dr. Gregory E. Szczyrbak ’95 Dr. Christine A. Banks Dr. Aaron M. Haines Denise M. Weidman Dr. Sandra A. Deemer ’92 Dr. R. Edward Rajaseelan Marie F. Zufelt Abigail G. Gallello ’06 Carol Evans Reichler

Ushers The ushers for the convocation are volunteers from the Millersville University Student Alumni Association.

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