CLASS OF 2021 MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY • 93RD ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT Sunday, May 16, 2021 • Erie Insurance Arena To seize the day. To grasp the opportunity. To embrace the whole of life. Let these words be your inspiration for personal growth and professional development. Let them guide and fre your imperatives. Let them underline the vigor and enterprise necessary to achieve great victories. Capture the essence of living the full life. Engage the day. This is, indeed, the moment. The opportunity may not come again. Besiege the occasion, wage war upon it. For it is the resolute of mind who receive the greatest achievement and the highest fulfllment and reward. Be vigilant and diligent. The genius of life and secret to success is to capture each precious opportunity. For to seize the moment personally is the essence of living a full life — the kind so many desire and so few know how to achieve.
CARPE DIEM Commencement Exercises
PROCESSIONAL CONFERRING OF ASSOCIATE DEGREES Mercyhurst Marching Band Joseph G. NeCastro, MBA Procession of the Nobles Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov CLOSING REMARKS Joseph G. NeCastro, MBA FACULTY MARSHAL Richard McCarty, Ph.D. BENEDICTION President, Faculty Senate The Most Reverend Lawrence T. Persico, J.C.L. Bishop, Diocese of Erie MASTER OF CEREMONIES Leanne M. Roberts, Ph.D. ALMA MATER Provost and Vice President for Academic Afairs Mercyhurst Chamber Choir
PRESENTATION OF COLORS The lyrics for the Mercyhurst Alma Mater are found on page 25. Mercyhurst ROTC Color Guard RECESSIONAL THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Mercyhurst Marching Band Radetzky March INVOCATION Johann Strauss 9 a.m. Sister Lisa Mary McCartney, RSM, Ph.D. Music for commencement is performed by the Mercyhurst 1 p.m. Greg Baker, D.Min. Marching Band, directed by Brian Gresh and Shawn Preston, Vice President for Mission and the Mercyhurst University Chamber Choir, directed 5 p.m. Greg Baker, D.Min. by C. Thomas Brooks. Vice President for Mission WELCOME Degree Candidates Joseph G. NeCastro, MBA Interim President, Mercyhurst University HAFENMAIER COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES, ARTS, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES CHARGE FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 9 a.m. Paula E. Garzon, Esq. WALKER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS 1 p.m. Christina Marsh 9 a.m. Ceremony 5 p.m. Emily M. Merski, Esq. Graduate Degree Candidates: Page 6 Baccalaureate Degree Candidates: Page 10 PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES Associate Degree Candidates: Page 23 Leanne M. Roberts, Ph.D. RIDGE COLLEGE OF INTELLIGENCE STUDIES AND CONFERRING OF GRADUATE DEGREES APPLIED SCIENCES Joseph G. NeCastro, MBA 1 p.m. Ceremony Graduate Degree Candidates: Page 7 PRESENTATION OF BISHOP’S AWARD Baccalaureate Degree Candidates: Page 14 AND CARPE DIEM AWARD Associate Degree Candidates: Page 23 Joseph G. NeCastro, MBA ZURN COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES CLASS SPEAKER 5 p.m. Ceremony Marina R. Boyle Graduate Degree Candidates: Page 8 Baccalaureate Degree Candidates: Page 18 CONFERRING OF BACCALAUREATE DEGREES Associate Degree Candidates: Page 23 Joseph G. NeCastro, MBA Mercyhurst University Commencement 2021 1 Baccalaureate Awards and Recognitions
CARPE DIEM AWARD This coveted honor is the highest award presented by Mercyhurst University to a traditional-aged student. It is given in recognition of intellectual competency, personal integrity and, especially, leadership impact. It is presented to the outstanding graduating senior who has had the most positive impact on the life of the Mercyhurst community and who best exemplifes the university motto "Carpe Diem," to "Seize the Opportunity." The name and criteria for this award were established by the Sisters of Mercy under the leadership of Mother Borgia Egan, the founding president of Mercyhurst University. Marina R. Boyle Business & Competitive Intelligence; International Hospitality & Tourism
BISHOP’S AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE This award is presented by the Catholic Diocese of Erie to the graduating senior (traditional or adult) who is judged to have the most superior academic record in the class. Criteria for selection include grade point average and academic program rigor. Lauren E. Rogus Early Childhood/Special Education
Senior Awards
MOTHER BORGIA EGAN SISTER CAROLYN HERRMANN FRANK BARRY HONORS AWARD SERVICE AWARD LEADERSHIP AWARD Ethan Joseph Wagner Lucienne Jeannine Belleau Braeden Barnett
President’s Awards for Excellence in a College These exceptional achievement awards are presented to graduating traditional-aged students chosen from the four colleges of the university. Selections are based on overall achievement and awardees are judged on scholarship, service to their academic disciplines, and the potential they demonstrate as future leaders in their professions.
HAFENMAIER COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES, WALKER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ARTS, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Amanda Marie Costello Arts: Claire Marie Orr Ryan Jefrey Rebmann Humanities and Social Sciences: Megan A. Siegfried ZURN COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES RIDGE COLLEGE OF INTELLIGENCE STUDIES AND Natural Sciences: Henley Bryn Spracklen APPLIED SCIENCES Health Sciences: Hannah Grace Buncher Admir Barucija Rebecca Elizabeth Dunphy
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CATHERINE McAULEY ADULT STUDENT AWARD PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR ADULT EXCELLENCE Mike A. Shannon Jeneane Marie DiFilippo
Student-Athlete Awards
SENIOR SCHOLAR-ATHLETES OF THE YEAR SISTER DAMIEN SPIRIT AWARD Claire M. Orr, golf June Durkee Joshua E. Surowiec, baseball
Sister Eustace Taylor Graduate Student Awards These awards are presented to the outstanding student in each graduate program, recognizing overall achievement in scholastics, leadership, service, community involvement and character that distinguishes them as outstanding citizens, alumni and professionals.
APPLIED INTELLIGENCE INTEGRATIVE NURSING LEADERSHIP Stephanie Pintabona Kay Partch
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP Edgar Estuardo Halligan Kimberly Jeanne Mosher
CYBER RISK MANAGEMENT PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES Andrew Jackman Taylor Paige Price
CYBER SECURITY SECONDARY EDUCATION: PEDAGOGY & PRACTICE Kirby Devore Catherine Ann Messina
DATA SCIENCE SPECIAL EDUCATION & APPLIED DISABILITY STUDIES Katherine Elise Cooney Casey Bryan Main
FORENSIC & BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY TEACHING EXCELLENCE Kristine Ashley Kortonick Hayley Marie Kloecker
Mercyhurst University Commencement 2021 3 Military Recognition COMMISSIONED AS 2ND LIEUTENANTS AT THE ROTC CEREMONY
Dylan K. Bemiss * Distinguished Military Graduate Nathan Brian Brand * Marina Anna Delmoro * Andrew Riley Johnson * Alexandria Rose LaRue Shawn Levi Titus
Associate Awards and Recognitions
MCAULEY AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Kaitlynn Lee Richardson
ROBERT S. MILLER ADULT STUDENT AWARD Justin R. Pettit
REDEMPTORIST FATHERS AWARD Clarissa Ann Derooy
President’s Awards for Excellence in a College
RIDGE COLLEGE OF INTELLIGENCE STUDIES AND APPLIED SCIENCES Maxim Khilchuk
WALKER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Nar B. Basnet
ZURN COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES Jamie Lynn Hamm
The listing of graduates, degrees and honors published in this program refects information determined to be correct at the time of printing. The transcript, not the commencement program, is the ofcial record of degree completion.
The announcement of Latin Honors during commencement and the listing of candidates eligible for Latin Honors are determined by the cumulative grade point average posted on the academic transcript at the conclusion of the 2020 Fall Semester.
4 Mercyhurst University Commencement 2021 Hood Colors Marks of Distinction
Accounting Drab ACADEMIC HONORS Blue and Gold Cords Anthropology / Archaeology Gold Gold Cord Pi Alpha, National Social Work Honor Applied Behavior Analysis Light Blue Latin Honors Society Applied Forensic Sciences Gold White Stole Red Ribbon with Medallion Arts and Art Therapy White Mercyhurst Honors Pi Sigma Alpha, Political Science Athletic Training Sage National Honor Society Biology Gold Red and White Cords Biology Education Gold Alpha Delta Sigma Honorary Society Gold Cords with Gold and Blue Business & Competitive Intelligence White in Advertising Tassels Psi Chi, Psychology National Honor Business Economics Drab Gold and Blue Cords Society Chemistry and Biochemistry Gold Alpha Phi Sigma, Criminal Justice Communication White National Honor Society Green and White Cords Computer Systems Gold Sigma Pi Sigma, National Physics Criminal Justice Purple Gold and Burgundy Cords Honor Society Alpha Sigma Lambda, National Honor Dance Brown Society for Non-traditional Students Black and Red Cords Early Childhood Education Light Blue Sigma Tau Delta, National English Early Childhood Education / Special Education Light Blue Green and Red Cords Honor Society English White Beta Beta Beta, National Biological Exercise Science Sage Honor Society Crimson Cord Fashion Merchandising Drab Theta Alpha Kappa, National Religious Purple and Gold Cords Studies and Theology Honor Society Finance Drab Delta Mu Delta, Business General Studies White Administration National Honor Society Geology Gold Red, Yellow and Blue Cords SERVICE HONORS History White Navy Blue and Kelly Green Cords Hospitality Management Drab Iota Tau Alpha, Athletic Training Honor Society Mercyhurst University Ambassadors Information Technology Gold Integrated Marketing Communication Drab Purple and Green Cords Blue and Red Cords Intelligence Studies White Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Mercyhurst Student Government Interior Design / Interior Architecture and Design Brown Society in Education Green and White Cords International Business Drab White Cord Mercyhurst University Service Honor Management Drab Lambda Alpha, Anthropology Society Marketing Drab National Honor Society Mathematics Gold Black and Silver Cords Music and Music Education Pink Red and White Cords Sigma Alpha Pi, Leadership Certifcation Program Music Therapy Pink Lambda Pi Eta, Communication National Honor Society Nursing Apricot Red, White and Blue Cords Philosophy Royal Blue Black and Forest Green Cords Military Service Political Science Citron Mercyhurst Scholar Athletes Psychology Gold Kente Cloths Black Students for Unity Public Health Salmon Blue and White Cords National Honor Society for Dance Arts Religious Studies Red Kelly Green Cords Russian Studies White Student Philanthropy Social Studies Education Light Blue Light Blue and Red Cords Phi Alpha Theta, History National Social Work and Sociology Citron Honor Society Navy Blue, Red, Kelly Green Cords Spanish White International Students Sport Business Management Drab Purple and White Cords Sports Medicine Sage Phi Sigma Iota, International Foreign Languages Honor Society
Mercyhurst University Commencement 2021 5 GraduatGraduateGraduate De DegreesDegegrreesees
HAFENMAIER COLLEGE Scott Alan Hutchinson Madison Leigh Partington Daniel Scott Walk Teaching Excellence - Secondary Education: Secondary Education: OF HUMANITIES, ARTS, Principal Leadership Pedagogy & Practice Pedagogy & Practice AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Edinboro, Pennsylvania North Attleborough, Massachusetts Meadville, Pennsylvania
Presented at the 9 a.m. ceremony. Mary-Catherine Ingaldi Kayla Jo Rehar Secondary Education: Teaching Excellence - Alexander P. Wheaton The degree of Master of Science is Pedagogy & Practice Principal Leadership Secondary Education: conferred on: Erie, Pennsylvania Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania Pedagogy & Practice Erie, Pennsylvania Andrew James Androstic Alexander Patrick Jones Jenna Kay Rosciszewski Teaching Excellence – Secondary Education: Secondary Education: Principal Leadership Pedagogy & Practice Pedagogy & Practice WALKER COLLEGE Edinboro, Pennsylvania Bolivar, New York Mentor, Ohio OF BUSINESS Connor James Baughman Hayley Marie Kloecker Britney D. Sahlmann Secondary Education: Teaching Excellence - Special Education - Autism Presented at the 9 a.m. ceremony. Pedagogy & Practice Principal Leadership Bryant, Arkansas Meadville, Pennsylvania Fairview, Pennsylvania The degree of Master of Science is Lee Scandinaro conferred on: Elizabeth Dennen Bille Carmella Kostovick Secondary Education: Secondary Education: Secondary Education: Pedagogy & Practice Matthew Bachler Pedagogy & Practice Pedagogy & Practice Meadville. Pennsylvania Organizational Leadership Erie, Pennsylvania Springboro, Pennsylvania Chicago, Illinois Angelina Margaret Simon Elizabeth A. Cook Maxwell Gregory Langdon Special Education – Autism Jamie A. Buie Special Education - Secondary Education: Amherst, New York Organizational Leadership Applied Behavior Analysis Pedagogy & Practice Erie, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania Syracuse, New York Timothy H. Smith Secondary Education: Hannah Jo Loraine Caldarelli Dylan James Dirkmaat Cameron Irene Lewis Pedagogy & Practice Organizational Leadership Secondary Education: Special Education Erie, Pennsylvania Greenville, Pennsylvania Pedagogy & Practice North East, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania Abigail Leigh Stevens Matthew Douglas Capell Casey Bryan Main Secondary Education: Organizational Leadership Michaela Dutton Special Education - Pedagogy & Practice Gasport, New York Secondary Education: Applied Behavior Analysis Erie, Pennsylvania Pedagogy & Practice Erie, Pennsylvania Joseph Patrick Causgrove South Sterling, Pennsylvania Alexandra Michelle Strauss Organizational Leadership Shanna Lee Maleski Secondary Education: Erie, Pennslyvania Jacob Wiliam Fuhrman Secondary Education: Pedagogy & Practice Special Education Pedagogy & Practice Bradford, Pennsylvania Joseph Michael Cuneo North East, Pennsylvania Union City, Pennsylvania Organizational Leadership Jacob Daniel Surkala Erie, Pennsylvania Lauren Elizabeth Golonka Emily Rose Manino Secondary Education: Special Education - Autism Teaching Excellence - Pedagogy & Practice Allison R. DiGilio Strongsville, Ohio Principal Leadership Erie, Pennsylvania Organizational Leadership Erie, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania Brandy Quinn Heathcote Liana Rae Thies Special Education Catherine Ann Messina Anthropology - Archaeology & Amy Lynne Edwards Warren, Pennsylvania Secondary Education: Geoarchaeology Organizational Leadership Pedagogy & Practice Tarentum, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania Kevin Michael Holman Sharon, Pennsylvania Special Education Alexis Nicole Titch Jonathan D. Frye Ambridge, Pennsylvania Ana Isabel Obregon Gomez Special Education - Applied Disability Organizational Leadership Special Education - Services in Higher Education North East, Pennsylvania English Language Learners Corry, Pennsylvania Chinandega, Nicaragua
6 Mercyhurst University Commencement 2021 Keanu Higgins RIDGE COLLEGE OF Emmett Jamar Coleman Andrew Jackman Organizational Leadership Cyber Security Cyber Risk Management Pomona, California INTELLIGENCE STUDIES Erie, Pennsylvania Harborcreek, Pennsylvania AND APPLIED SCIENCES David Marcus Katherine Elise Cooney Alexis Renée Jones Organizational Leadership Presented at the 1 p.m. ceremony. Data Science Criminal Justice Administration Whitby, Ontario, Canada Erie, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania The degree of Master of Science is Jason R. Massey conferred on: Mary K. Curtis Shelby Lynn Kalfas Organizational Leadership Applied Intelligence Applied Intelligence Cooper City, Florida Sultan Hamed A. Alshammari Honesdale, Pennsylvania Jamestown, New York Applied Intelligence Brian M. McCarthy Erie, Pennsylvania Theresa Marie De Cree Amelia Ann Kanonczyk Organizational Leadership Anthropology - Forensic & Criminal Justice Administration Plaistow, New Hampshire Angela Evelyn Amatangelo Biological Anthropology Erie, Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Administration Lansdale, Pennsylvania Kody Michael Miles Erie, Pennsylvania Benjamin Patrick Kolbrich Organizational Leadership Kirby Devore Data Science Canandaigua, New York Udip Jung Bohara Cyber Security Sharpsville, Pennsylvania Data Science Norman, Oklahoma Kimberly Jeanne Mosher Kathmandu, Nepal Jason Michael Koontz Organizational Leadership Michael Paul Frederick Applied Intelligence Corry, Pennsylvania Katherine Delaney Brewer Applied Intelligence Cincinnati, Ohio Applied Intelligence Franklin, Pennsylvania William Douglas Mulcahy Springfeld, Virginia Kristine Ashley Kortonick Organizational Leadership Martha Sofa Funes Zuniga Anthropology - Forensic & Brockville, Ontario, Canada Elizabeth Jane Brooks Data Science Biological Anthropology Anthropology - Forensic & San Pedro Sula, Honduras Pitman, New Jersey Ryan O'Hagan Biological Anthropology Organizational Leadership Phoenix, Arizona Bryan Gusmar Justin M. Kunik Rockville Centre, New York Cyber Security Cyber Risk Management Emily Brooks Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania Lauren Ashley Opalenik Anthropology - Forensic & Organizational Leadership Biological Anthropology Edgar Estuardo Halligan Victoria Alexandra Lamond Lorain, Ohio Thousand Oaks, California Criminal Justice Administration Anthropology - Forensic & Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Biological Anthropology Maurice D. Proft Jason Michael Brown Hamilton, Ontario. Canada Organizational Leadership Intelligence Studies Scott M. Hansen Detroit, Michigan Burlington, Ontario, Canada Cyber Risk Management Anthony Vincent Lanfranchi Erie, Pennsylvania Anthropology - Forensic & Fabio Schortmann Christopher Mark Bryan Biological Anthropology Organizational Leadership Cyber Security Ronald Hazen West Babylon, New York Cologne, NRW, Germany Fuquay Varina, North Carolina Cyber Security Cortland, Ohio Alvin Yiu-Kwong Lee Rachel M. Sluberski Whit Chaiyabhat Applied Intelligence Organizational Leadership Applied Intelligence Kelley Renee Hershey Richmond, British Columbia, Canada Elma, New York East Greenwich, Rhode Island Cyber Security Lititz, Pennsylvania Saikiran Reddy Lenkala Kaitlyn Mae Snyder Christopher D. Chalifoux Data Science Organizational Leadership Cyber Security Mary C. Heyden Hyderabad, TelangaIa, India Scenery Hill, Pennsylvania Oswego, New York Criminal Justice Administration Rochester, New York Robert C. Lovelady Cameron Paige Westover Jacob Robert Chella Applied Intelligence Organizational Leadership Criminal Justice Administration Christopher Hrytzik Dayton, Ohio Youngsville, Pennsylvania Bufalo, New York Applied Intelligence Marysville, Ohio Jaydon Kenneth MacNeil John D. Chormann Criminal Justice Administration Cyber Security Canandaigua, New York Fairport, New York Mercyhurst University Commencement 2021 7 Graduate Degrees
Robert Majczyk Noah Christopher Richmond ZURN COLLEGE OF Courtney Michelle Krahe Cyber Risk Management Cyber Security Physician Assistant Studies Erie, Pennsylvania Rochester, New York NATURAL AND HEALTH Erie, Pennsylvania SCIENCES Zachary Conner Martin Elizabeth Darlene Riedl Kimberly Marie Lindquist Intelligence Studies Applied Intelligence Presented at the 5 p.m. ceremony. Physician Assistant Studies Avon Lake, Ohio Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada Jamestown, New York The degree of Master of Physician Sydney J. Martini Kathryn Ivory Rieg Assistant Studies is conferred on: Arup Mallik Applied Intelligence Applied Intelligence Physician Assistant Studies Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania Rocky River, Ohio Jacqueline Marie Allen Cleveland, Ohio Physician Assistant Studies Nicole A. Marton Sandra L. Smith Wicklife, Ohio Timothy Austin May Cyber Security Applied Intelligence Physician Assistant Studies Erie, Pennsylvania Washinton, D.C. Abigail Marie Baugh Olmsted Township, Ohio Physician Assistant Studies Kiona Marie McSwain Daniel Eli Stenzel Reading, Pennsylvania Megan McCartney Applied Intelligence Criminal Justice Administration Physician Assistant Studies Sarasota, Florida Houston, Pennsylvania Haylie Elizabeth Birt Grampian, Pennsylvania Physician Assistant Studies Megan Marie Minihane Adam Stormer Russell, Pennsylvania Macy Jane Neureiter Criminal Justice Administration Applied Intelligence Physician Assistant Studies Broad Channel, New York Erie, Pennsylvania Julia Mercy Clark Kersey, Pennsylvania Physician Assistant Studies Michael Vincent Moore Anna Kathleen Stribling Sugar Grove, Pennsylvania Samantha Jo Palumbo Applied Intelligence Applied Intelligence Physician Assistant Studies Manassas, Virginia Bealeton, Virginia Laura Elizabeth DiNardo Bufalo, New York Physician Assistant Studies Lexus Jonelle Nesby Nicolette Angelina Tomani Harrison City, Pennsylvania Mary Elizabeth Petro Applied Intelligence Applied Intelligence Physician Assistant Studies Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Bufalo, New York Thu Linh Dinh Waterford, Pennsylvania Physician Assistant Studies Christopher Thomas Nowak Cela Nicole Veitch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Taylor Paige Price Cyber Security Cyber Security Physician Assistant Studies Cheektowaga, New York Erie, Pennsylvania Sierra Nicole Dowdle Portage, Pennsylvania Physician Assistant Studies Graeme William Perkins Eleni Martha Vidalis Bath, New York Ellen Joanne Reed Criminal Justice Administration Applied Intelligence Physician Assistant Studies Erie, Pennsylvania Fairlawn, Ohio Carly Jean Fecik Sherman, New York Physician Assistant Studies Mary Grace Perotti Bradley Scott Ward Monroeville, Pennsylvania Marissa Reid Cyber Security Applied Intelligence Physician Assistant Studies Lakewood, Ohio Bath, New York Thomas John Fisher Clarion, Pennsylvania Physician Assistant Studies Stephanie Pintabona Christina Ann Welsh Greenville, Pennsylvania Morgan Lynn Reinard Applied Intelligence Applied Intelligence Physician Assistant Studies West Seneca, New York Richland Center, Wisconsin Tyler Joseph Gustafson Brookville, Pennsylvania Physician Assistant Studies Raman Randhawa Victoria C. Young Jamestown, New York Hannah Cathryn Rossman Intelligence Studies Criminal Justice Administration Physician Assistant Studies Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada South Williamsport, Pennsylvania Morgan Elizabeth Hall Fairview, Pennsylvania Physician Assistant Studies Alyssa Kae Reedy Dominick Frank Zangaro Oil City, Pennsylvania Hannah Simpson Criminal Justice Administration Cyber Risk Management Physician Assistant Studies Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Cody Windsor Harrington Brookville, Pennsylvania Physician Assistant Studies Phoenix, Arizona
8 Mercyhurst University Commencement 2021 Katelyn Marie Smith The degree of Master of Science in Kristyn Faith Eliason Kay Partch Physician Assistant Studies Nursing is conferred on: Integrative Nursing Leadership Integrative Nursing Leadership Shermans Dale, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania North East, Pennsylvania Kristen E. Beers Sara M. Turner Cooper Integrative Nursing Leadership Sara Ann Finchio Kimberly Ann Schmader Physician Assistant Studies Oil City, Pennsylvania Integrative Nursing Leadership Integrative Nursing Leadership San Diego, California Albion, Pennsylvania Pleasantville, Pennsylvania Kimberlee Marie Blose Andrea Grace Volk Integrative Nursing Leadership Emily Mae Hollenbeck Ashley Patricia Simon Physician Assistant Studies Harborcreek, Pennsylvania Integrative Nursing Leadership Integrative Nursing Leadership Falconer, New York Erie, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania Tina Borgia Kayla Marie Zaccheo Integrative Nursing Leadership Renee Vivian Newberry Stacey Michelle Thompson Physician Assistant Studies Erie, Pennsylvania Integrative Nursing Leadership Integrative Nursing Leadership Erie, Pennsylvania Harborcreek, Pennsylvania Houston, Texas Raquel Denning Integrative Nursing Leadership Shannon M. Nye Erie, Pennsylvania Integrative Nursing Leadership Mill Village, Pennsylvania Melinda Theresa Egli Integrative Nursing Leadership Girard, Pennsylvania
History of Academic Dress
The origins of academic dress date to the 12th and 13th centuries, when universities were taking form. The ordinary dress of the scholar, whether student or teacher, was the dress of a cleric. In the days of Henry VIII of England, Oxford and Cambridge universities frst began prescribing a defnite academic dress.
In American colleges and universities, the academic costume is prescribed by the American Council of Education, and its present form was adopted in 1932. The frst suggestion for a uniform code was made in 1895, when an Intercollegiate Commission met at Columbia University and adopted a code of academic dress. The code regulated the cut and style and materials of the gowns and prescribed the colors which were to represent the diferent felds of learning.
Gowns: Those earning bachelor’s degrees wear black gowns with long, pointed sleeves. Those receiving master’s degrees wear black gowns with long closed sleeves (with slits for the arms). Those holding doctorates wear gowns with bell-shaped open sleeves. Many doctoral robes are also black, but some schools use robes in the school’s colors. Bachelor’s and master’s gowns are not trimmed, but doctoral gowns are faced down the front with black velvet and have three bars of velvet across the sleeves.
Hoods: All hoods are black and are lined with the ofcial color or colors of the college or university that conferred the highest degree. For today’s graduates, the kelly green and white on the hood denote Mercyhurst University. The master’s degree hoods are three and one-half feet long and closed at the end and are edged with three inches of velvet. The doctoral hoods worn by many of the faculty are four feet long with panels at the sides and fve-inch velvet edging. The color of the velvet hood trimming refects the subject feld in which the degree was earned.
Caps: Caps are black and stifened into the so-called mortarboard style. Each cap has a long tassel fastened to the middle point of the top of the cap. Bachelor’s degree candidates traditionally enter the ceremony with the tassel hanging to the right side, and move it to the left after receiving their degrees. For doctoral and master’s degree students, the tassel begins and remains on the left.
Mercyhurst University Commencement 2021 9 Baccalaureate Degrees
HAFENMAIER COLLEGE Hannah L. Burneka Nicolette Anne Eddy Catherine Brooke Himmelstein Dance Early Childhood/Special Education Archaeological & Art Studies OF HUMANITIES, ARTS, Psychology Niles, Ohio Minor: Photography AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Dayton, Ohio Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Emma Elizabeth Farrell Presented at the 9 a.m. ceremony. Tamara Carrier Psychology Evan D. Hodge Psychology - Neuroscience Hamburg, New York Art in the Natural Sciences The degree of Bachelor of Arts is Erie, Pennsylvania Manahawkin, New Jersey conferred on: Garrett David Freas Allison Lynne Christopher History - Historical & Carly Lin Hopcia Kalea Ann Anderson Psychology Documentary Filmmaking Early Childhood/Special Education Early Childhood/Special Education Minor: Dance Frederick, Maryland Alden, New York Erie, Pennsylvania Iowa City, Iowa Laura Fredericks Sharanda Hubbart Taylor Katherine Baker Jennifer Nicole Clemons Art Therapy Psychology Psychology - Applied Psychology General Studies Psychology Erie, Pennsylvania Criminal Justice - Criminology Eliot, Maine Conneautville, Pennsylvania New Kensington, Pennsylvania Kylie Rose Johnston ShiAnn Lee Conners Bethany Marie Friel Anthropology/Archaeology - Jenna Marie Balducci Child Development Studies Psychology Socio-Cultural Anthroplogy History Erie, Pennsylvania Minor: Special Education Erie, Pennsylvania Minors: Psychology, Political Science Franklin, Pennsylvania Bufalo, New York Ciara Luciana Cornacchia Allen Lamont Jones ll Early Childhood/Special Education Abby Rose Gluvna General Studies Braeden Barnett Toronto, Ontario, Canada Psychology Youngstown, Ohio English Corry, Pennsylvania Minor: Film Studies Chelsie N. Crate Christa Knipes Erie, Pennsylvania Psychology - Neuroscience John Nicholas Goonan Dance Minor: Psychology of Crime & Justice General Studies English Meredith Lee Beals Conneautville, Pennsylvania Defance, Ohio Minor: Psychology Early Childhood/Special Education Lebanon, Ohio Harborcreek, Pennsylvania Emily Cathleen Cross Jessica Lynn Grab Educational Studies Early Childhood/Special Education Anne Koenig Lucienne Jeannine Belleau Willoughby Hills, Ohio Minor: Social Welfare History Spanish Education Wellsboro, Pennsylvania Harborcreek, Pennsylvania Minors: Special Education, Teaching Kaitlyn Rose Culp English Language Learners Dance Megen Elizabeth Grenz Claire Koessler Warren, Pennsylvania Accounting Graphic Design English - Creative Writing Avon, Ohio North East, Pennsylvania Minor: Poltical Science Sara Bengar Derby, New York History - Public History Aubrey Dietzel Deana Hale North East, Pennsylvania Graphic Design Graphic Design Meghan Jane Komendarek Minor: Art History Erie, Pennsylvania Early Childhood/Special Education Kimberly Y. Bennett Mentor, Ohio Norwich, New York Art Therapy Magdalen Grace Hapanowicz Minor: Graphic Design Raegan Domenico Early Childhood/Special Education Andrea María Kopper Urrutia Cleveland, Ohio Early Childhood/Special Education University Heights, Ohio Psychology Economy, Pennsylvania Management Megan-Alyse Bereit Dylan Tyler Harrington San Salvador, El Salvador History - Public History Nicole Lynn Duda General Studies Latrobe, Pennsylvania Psychology Annapolis, Maryland Shannon Lauren Kutos Claysville, Pennsylvania Art Therapy Vanessa Liz Breault Jessica Marie Harvey Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Graphic Design Demerise Eadie Psychology Erie, Pennsylvania Art Education Waterford, Pennsylvania Jillian Rose Lewis Minors: Special Education, Art Therapy English Newfane, New York Erie, Pennsylvania
10 Mercyhurst University Commencement 2021 Rachel Ann Lichtinger Samantha R. O'Connell Nada Elise Rowane Lia Henriette Velazquez-Hueck Early Childhood/Special Education Early Childhood/Special Education Educational Studies English - Professional Writing - Erie, Pennsylvania Minor: Teaching English Minor: Public Health Text, Image, & Design Language Learners Willoughby Hills, Ohio Managua, Nicaragua Adam S. Macrino Victor, New York History - Public History Meghan E. Sands Sienna Francesca Vogel Erie, Pennsylvania Eric Cameron Olson Graphic Design Early Childhood/Special Education Graphic Design Minor: Marketing Grove City, Pennsylvania Hannah Rose McCall Minor: Marketing Geneva, New York Graphic Design Erie, Pennsylvania Hannah Elise Vuylsteke Minor: Photography Savannah Sarafn Early Childhood/Special Education Waterford, Pennsylvania Claire Marie Orr Graphic Design Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Graphic Design Minor: Web Social Media Mangement Amelia G. Miguez Erie, Pennsylvania East Aurora, New York Ethan Joseph Wagner Graphic Design History Minor: Theatre Freddy Pantaleon Caitlyn Josephine Sessamen Minors: Political Science, Psychology Oakmont, Pennsylvania General Studies Early Childhood/Special Education Allison Park, Pennsylvania Bronx, New York Erie, Pennsylvania Christina Rose Milne Cole Mitchell Wahler Dance Maggie Jane Patton Abigail Mae Seyboldt History - Historical & Criminal Justice - Pre-Law Early Childhood/Special Education Early Childhood/Special Education Documentary Filmmaking Minors: Russian Studies, Erie, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania Minor: Graphic Design Psychology of Crime & Justice Bufalo, New York Stow, Massachusetts Riley Petrucelli Dylan Glenn Shafer Early Childhood/Special Education Psychology Anna Lee Wesley Olivia Minichelli Greenville, Pennsylvania Minor: Sport Studies Graphic Design Graphic Design Rancho Santa Margarita, California Erie, Pennsylvania Minor: Marketing Ta'Laijah Africa Quinn Erie, Pennsylvannia Psychology - Applied Psychology Megan A. Siegfried Marina Maxine Young Erie, Pennsylvania English - Professional Writing - General Studies Steven Andrew Mooradian Text, Image, & Design Erie, Pennsylvania History - Public History Dahlia Olivia Sultana Rashid Minor: Public Health Minor: Anthroplogy/Archaeology Psychology Ellwood City, Pennsylvania Sydney Elizabeth Zajac Erie, Pennsylvania Mars, Pennsylvania Psychology Grace Siwinski Minor: Special Education Rachel Lynn Morris Emma Rose Riedl Early Childhood/Special Education Lancaster, New York Early Childhood/Special Education Early Childhood/Special Education Minor: Music Minor: Teaching English Rocky River, Ohio Lancaster, New York Aydin Julio Zill Language Learners Religious Studies - Religion and Society Telford, Pennsylvania Victoria Annemarie Riina Matthew Glen Sternin Minor: Catholic Studies Art Education Psychology - Applied Psychology Erie, Pennsylvania Alexis Love Nader Horseheads, New York Minor: Russian Studies Art Therapy Tonawanda, New York The degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts is Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Rachel Ritz conferred on: Early Childhood/Special Education Grace Barbara Thompson Amber Marie Neeley Minor: Psychology Early Childhood/Special Education Anneliese Margaretha Browne Anthropology/Archaeology New Castle, Pennsylvania East Aurora, New York Dance Akron, Ohio Minor: Arts Administration Damaris Rivera Heather Ann Toncich Franklin, Wisconsin Cordell O’Brien Psychology Dance Educational Studies Erie, Pennsylvania North Versailles, Pennsylvania Austin Robert Duclos Jamestown, New York Dance Lauren E. Rogus Joel Ufele Minor: English Early Childhood/Special Education Psychology Winfeld, Pennsylvania Minor: Art Therapy London, England Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Mercyhurst University Commencement 2021 11 Baccalaureate Degrees
Davia Morgan Ford Ethan D. Wicker Bryce Bentley June Durkee Dance Music Education - Percussion Accounting Hospitality Management - Minor: Art Erie, Pennsylvania Finance Event Management Struthers, Ohio Ripley, New York Takoma Park, Maryland The degree of Bachelor of Science is Shelby Grace Hildebrand conferred on: Marie Bergquist John Elliott Dance Hospitality Management - Finance Minor: Arts Administration Ruthe Emma Gardner Food & Beverage Management Willoughby Hills, Ohio Arcadia, Indiana Anthropology/Archaeology - Erie, Pennsylvania Bioarchaeology Quinn Marie Gannon Haley Huntley Hector, New York Dylan Timothy Browning Marketing Dance Accounting Minor: Communications St. Charles, Illinois Skylar Faith Secord Ohio Erie, Pennsylvania Anthropology/Archaeology - Rose Briana Kelly Bioarchaeology Mia E. Pigliavento Burns Jehrod Keith Gregory Dance Hallstead, Pennsylvania Marketing Human Resource Management Minor: Arts Administration Dance McKeesport, Pennsylvania Bridgehampton, New York Schenectady, New York WALKER COLLEGE Kurt Haumesser Caroline Schroer Corey Caruso Sport Business Management Dance OF BUSINESS Management Minor: Communications Minor: Musical Theatre Marketing Bufalo, New York New Paltz, New York Presented at the 9 a.m. ceremony. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Andrew Lawrence Hoover Jessica Nancy Skinker The degree of Bachelor of Arts is Marina Kendall Collins Finance Dance conferred on: Human Resource Management Business Economics Pre-Health Science North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania Canton, Ohio St. Louis, Missouri Lauren E. Alferi Human Resource Management Amanda Marie Costello Oran Wenniti:io Horn Margaret Eliza Vivian Minors: Graphic Design, Accounting Hospitality Management - Dance Fashion Merchandising Finance Hotel Management Minor: Political Science Erie, Pennsylvania Minor: Spanish Kahnawake, Quebec, Canada Albany, New York Erie, Pennsylvania Thomas Pipines Angelicola Jon Stephen Husted The degree of Bachelor of Music is Hospitality Management - Collin Ross Davis Accounting conferred on: Hotel Management Hospitality Studies Finance Manlius, New York Minor: Communications Erie, Pennsylvania Morgan Victoria Dowches University Heights, Ohio Music Education - Flute Sister Stella Theresa Antony Samy Adam Michael Jeannette Owego, New York Accounting Ryan Matthew Delelles Marketing Vellore, India Accounting Minor: Web Social Media Mangement Rachele Marie Heasley Finance Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania Music Therapy - Voice Cameron L. Anzevino Steubenville, Ohio Minor: Theatre Sport Business Management Karoline V. Kienholz Oil City, Pennsylvania Sharpsville, Pennsylvania Maria Catrina Denisi Accounting Hospitality Management - Event Finance Savannah Reign Lawrence Eric Bartos Management, Hotel Management Erie, Pennsylvania Performance - Viola Finance Phelps, New York Cranesville, Pennsylvania Accounting Megan Alexandra Korzack Valley City, Ohio Jeneane Marie DiFilippo Management Megan Lynn Shoen Management Marketing Music Therapy Haden Sloan Bates Conneaut, Ohio Grimsby, Ontario, Canada Owego, New York Management Stillwater, Minnesota Summer-Rae Karen Dobson Sarah Joan Koscho Ashley Veronika Viszneki Sport Business Management Accounting Music Therapy Human Resource Management Human Resource Management Erie, Pennsylvania Huntsville, Ontario, Canada Traford, Pennsylvania
12 Mercyhurst University Commencement 2021 Caleb Christopher Kueber Valentina Lee Mullen Robert Schneider Benjamin T. Stritzinger Marketing Hospitality Management - Hospitality Management - Marketing Minor: Communications Event Management Food & Beverage Management, North East, Pennsylvania Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Syracuse, New York Event Management Erie, Pennsylvania Ariel Ernestine Wall Reid Marlow Jason Robert Pawlak Marketing Finance Hospitality Management - Garek Hans Schultz Clymer, New York Business & Competitive Intelligence Event Management Accounting The Woodlands, Texas Los Angeles, California Finance Cassandra Anita Wolf Bufalo, New York Human Resource Management Rachel Jeannine Marmen Zachery Penksa Erie, Pennsylvania Finance Marketing Matthew Paul Sherman Jr. Accounting Lancaster, New York Accounting The degree of Bachelor of Science is Oakville, Ontario, Canada Finance conferred on: Hallie Brittany Perry Rochester, New York Jakob Mathieu Human Resource Management Andrea Aguilar Ruiz Management Erie, Pennsylvania Emily Julia Shopene Interior Architecture & Design Human Resource Management Accounting Minor: Sustainability Studies Vero Beach, Florida Samuel Jacob Peterson Risk Management Managua, Nicaragua Marketing Erie, Pennsylvania Patrick John McCormick Integrated Media & Colleen Patricia Arlet Risk Management Strategic Communication Trevor James Simpson Interior Architecture & Design Erie, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania Marketing Erie, Pennsylvania Livonia, New York Michael McDonough Joshua C. Puda Hannah Rose Bill Business & Human Studies Finance Mitchell Smith Fashion Merchandise Columbiana, Ohio Accounting Finance Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania Orchard Park, New York Zachary Philip McIntire Abigail Rose Boras Management Ryan Lawrence Rapp August Jameson Snyder Fashion Merchandising Delaware, Ohio Sport Business Management Marketing Minor: Communications Waterford, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania Orchard Park, New York Molly Elizabeth Meegan Human Resource Management Ryan Jefrey Rebmann Brooke Elizabeth Stenson Lauren Hayes Brock Marketing Sport Business Management Management Interior Architecture & Design Bufalo, New York Accounting / Finance Accounting Latham, New York Butler, Pennsylvania California, Pennsylvania Ruben Miguel Calvo JaKarri TyRese Buckner Management Katelyn Nicole Reddinger Joshua Schuyler Storper Interior Architecture & Design Marketing Hospitality Management - Hospitality Management - Rochester, New York Bronx, New York Event Management Event Management Minor: Spanish Emerson, New Jersey Veronica T. Calo Rebecca Jayne Mills Brookvile, Pennsylvania Fashion Merchandising Human Resource Management Jacob William Stover Minor: Marketing Erie, Pennsylvania Dante Serge Rodriguez Hospitality Management - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Business Studies Hotel Management, Food & Melkisedek Kwaku Moreaux Bronx, New York Beverage Management Deja Cummins Sport Studies Torpedo, Pennsylvania Fashion Merchandising Minor: Psychology Rachel Naomi Sallach Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Hamburg, Germany Human Resource Management Krista Ann Stranman Minor: Religious Studies Marketing Kiley Marie Davis Steven Mueller Erie, Pennsylvania Minor: Hospitality Management Fashion Merchandising Marketing Jeferson, Ohio Minor: Communications Zurich, Switzerland Travis Jay Sanders Pittsburg, Pennsylvania Sport Business Management Christopher W. Streibich Columbus, Ohio Accounting Moorestown, New Jersey
Mercyhurst University Commencement 2021 13 Baccalaureate Degrees
Alicia Jean De Roma Jillian O'Donnell Mia Vassallo Michelle Andrea Benedetti Fashion Merchandising Fashion Merchandising Fashion Merchandising Business & Competitive Intelligence Minor: Marketing Canandaigua, New York Minor: Marketing Hospitality Administration Rocky River, Ohio Liverpool, New York Pearland, Texas Casey Lynn Phillips Adrianna Lynette Demyan Fashion Merchandising Olivia Arianna Zucchi Matthew Joseph Bernarding Fashion Merchandising Minors: Graphic Design, Marketing Fashion Merchandising Intelligence Studies Amherst, Ohio Livonia, New York Belvidere, Illinois Minors: Russian Studies, Law Enforcement Casey Lynn Dillon Cara Ann Pokusa Allison Park, Pennsylvania Interior Architecture & Design Interior Architecture & Design RIDGE COLLEGE OF Minors: Sustainability Studies, Minors: Sustainability Studies, Mario Andrew Bortoluzzi Environmental Science Environmental Science INTELLIGENCE STUDIES Intelligence Studies Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania AND APPLIED SCIENCES Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Sarah Ann Fertal Addison R. Richmond-Otero Presented at the 1 p.m. ceremony. Michael Boylan Fashion Merchandising Interior Architecture & Design Intelligence Studies Minor: Economics Minor: History The degree of Bachelor of Arts is Information Technology Lancaster, Pennsylvania North Collins, New York conferred on: Minor: Economics Painesville, Ohio Brittany Katherine Firman Marisa M. Ripepi Vivian Leigh Allison Fashion Merchandising Fashion Merchandise Intelligence Studies Marina R. Boyle Erie, Pennsylvania Cleveland, Ohio Minors: Pre-Law, Anti-Money Laundering Business & Competitive Intelligence Washington, Pennsylvania International Hospitality & Tourism Maricella Kathryn Fusillo Dante Serge Rodriguez Minor: Pre-Law Fashion Merchandising Business Studies Jillian Amann-Ross Dublin, Ireland Minor: Business Administration Bronx, New York Applied Sociology Grand Island, New York Erie, Pennsylvania Nathan Brian Brand Jillian Marie Setek Intelligence Studies Samantha Jean Gaddess Fashion Merchandising Jefrey Michael Ambrose Minors: Information Technology, Interior Architecture & Design Minor: Graphic Design Intelligence Studies Religion & Society Oil City, Pennsylvania Spencerport, New York Erie, Pennsylvania Bufalo, New York
Kaitlyn Elizabeth Grabowski Trevor James Simpson Gabriella Amico James William Catalano III Fashion Merchandising Fashion Merchandising Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Political Science Minor: Human Resource Management Livonia, New York Rochester, New York History Erie, Pennsylvania Solon, Ohio Hayley Ann Skidmore Chase Aaron Barricklow Raymond Craig Irving Jr. Interior Architecture & Design Intelligence Studies Michelle Anna Ciamacco Interior Architecture & Design Minor: Business Administration Minor: Computer Science Intelligence Studies Bronx, New york East Amherst, New York Erie, Pennsylvania Minor: Psychology of Crime & Justice Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Madisyn Taiylor Jones Chloe Ryan Speranza Nicholas Michael Bartone Interior Architecture & Design Fashion Merchandising Intelligence Studies Savannah Leigh Ciciarelli Annapolis, Maryland Minor: Graphic Design Minor: International Graphic Design Victor, New York Relations & Diplomacy Intelligence Studies MacKenzie M. Lewis Painted Post, New York Syracuse, New York Fashion Merchandising Megan Edith-Elke Trilling Minors: Web Social Media Interior Architecture & Design Admir Barucija Mikayla Nichole Connolly Management, Graphic Design Bedford, New Hampshire Intelligence Studies Intelligence Studies Bolivar, New York Political Science - Criminal Justice - Criminology Kathryn R. Vaccariello International Relations Minor: Psychology of Crime & Justice Nicole Moyak Fashion Merchandising Erie, Pennsylvania Depew, New York Interior Architecture & Design Minor: Business Administration Erie, Pennsylvania Millersburg, Ohio Dylan K. Bemiss Jennifer M. Cook Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Criminal Justice - Pre-Law Minor: History Erie, Pennsylvania North East, Pennsylvania
14 Mercyhurst University Commencement 2021 Payton Patricia Cook Rebecca Elizabeth Dunphy Matthew D. Frye Nicholas Patrick Hannon Intelligence Studies Criminal Justice - Pre-Law Intelligence Studies Criminal Justice - Criminology Minor: Russian Studies Dance Minors: Psychology of Crime & Justice, Minor: Photography Rochester, New York Stewartstown, Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Gladwyne, Pennsylvania Marcellus, New York Alyssa Coons Eliese Patricia Dziak Alexis Hitchcock Intelligence Studies Intelligence Studies Meghan Gallagher Integrated Media & Minor: Psychology of Crime & Justice Anthropology/Archaeology - Communications Strategic Communications Bufalo, New York Archaeology Minor: Political Science Erie, Pennsylvania Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland, Ohio Kylie Erin Creadon Lauren H. Honhart Intelligence Studies Demetria K. English Emma Margaret Gallipoli Intelligence Studies Minor: Political Science Intelligence Studies Business & Competitive Intelligence Minor: Psychology of Crime & Justice Chagrin Falls, Ohio Minor: Russian Studies Twinsburg, Ohio Russell, Pennsylvania Colonial Heights, Virginia Santos Cruz III Diane Frances Gazda Jamie Christina Eloise Hudson Criminal Justice - Pre-Law Angela Isabelle Erwin Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Criminal Justice - Criminology Edison, New Jersey Intelligence Studies Minor: Spanish Lorain, Ohio Minors: Sociology, Political Science Bufalo, New York Chad Cwik Penn Township, Pennsylvania Joseph Nicholas Iademarco Criminal Justice - Criminology Kevin Frederick Gerkens Intelligence Studies Minor: Psychology of Crime & Justice Leslie Eunice Escobedo Intelligence Studies Chesterland, Ohio Hometown, Illinois Criminal Justice - Criminology Russian Studies Minor: Psychology of Crime & Justice Minor: International Jackson Thomas Interval Allison Dalton Corona, California Relations & Diplomacy Intelligence Studies Intelligence Studies Chapel Hill, North Carolina Washington, Pennsylvania Minors: Russian Studies, Mengsheng Fan International Relations & Diplomacy Social Work Ryan A. Giambra Brenden Mark Jackett Waukegan, Illinois Arkport, New York Intelligence Studies Intelligence Studies Minor: Spanish Minor: Arabic & Islamic Studies Charles J. Deitrick III Joshua James Fedor Bufalo, New York Mentor, Ohio Intelligence Studies Communication Studies Minor: Religious Studies Erie, Pennsylvania Xiu Hong Jamylin Goggin Allyson Annetta Jaquith Erie, Pennsylvania Business & Competitive Intelligence Intelligence Studies Brittany Lynn Feltes Minor: Chinese Minor: Psychology of Crime & Justice Marina Anna Delmoro Intelligence Studies Rochester, New York Union City, Pennsylvania Intelligence Studies Minors: Arabic & Islamic Studies, Political Science - Religion & Society Teriasha Breanna Jené Gore Andrew Riley Johnson International Relations Millville, New Jersey Social Work Intelligence Studies Minor: Arabic & Islamic Studies Minor: English Minor: Chinese Doylestown, Ohio Marcus Joseph Fievet Erie, Pennsylvania Indianapolis, Indiana Intelligence Studies Dante J. Dewane Political Science - Charles Henry Gough Talyr Morgan Johnson Intelligence Studies International Relations Intelligence Studies Intelligence Studies Minor: Anti-Money Laundering Brook Park, Ohio West Deptford, New Jersey Minor: Math Liverpool, New York Girard, Pennsylvania Isabella V. Fragnoli Tyler John Grichen Scott Eric Dietrich Intelligence Studies Intelligence Studies Katlin Nicole Johnston Intelligence Studies Political Science - Bufalo, New York Intelligence Studies Butler, Pennsylvania International Relations Minors: Business Administration, Minor: Sociology Catherine Rose Guckert Political Science Michael Jefrey Dulik Hinckley, Ohio Intelligence Studies Wilson, New York Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Minors: Religious Studies, Cleveland, Ohio Computer Science Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Mercyhurst University Commencement 2021 15 Baccalaureate Degrees
Brendan Patrick Kelly Megan Marie Lynn Maxx Drew Palisin Michael A. Rossi Intelligence Studies Intelligence Studies Intelligence Studies Business & Competitive Intelligence Minor: Poltical Science Minors: Sociology, Arabic & Islamic Minor: Russian Studies Sport Business Management Penn Township, Pennsylvania Studies, History Sharon, Pennsylvania Corning, New York Danville, Pennsylvania Jordan Kessler Chryssa Marie Popson Jacob S. Ruggeri Intelligence Studies Peyton Dilisio Manko Intelligence Studies Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Minors: History, Spanish Business & Competitive Intelligence Minor: Criminology Fairport, New York Bufalo, New York Freeport, Pennsylvania Strongsville, Ohio Aidan Lear Rush Leah Mackenzie Klassen Grace Elizabeth Mattina Rebekah Juliet Prather Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Intelligence Studies Social Work Intelligence Studies Lakewood, Ohio Minor: Business Administration Minor: Graphic Design History Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada Pittsford, New York Minor: Russian Studies Ashley M. Sanden Kent, Ohio Social Work Annabel Olga Klatil Duncan Angus McGill Minor: Sociology Intelligence Studies Intelligence Studies Wen J. Qiao Erie, Pennsylvania Minors: Data Science, Russian Studies Minor: History Intelligence Studies Avon, Ohio Manassas, Virginia Political Science - Rebecca Louise Scales International Relations Political Science Sarah Elise Klein Mitchell Thomas McQuaid Minor: Asian Studies Minor: Sociology Intelligence Studies Criminal Justice - Criminology Erie, Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Political Science - Public Health International Relations Erie, Pennsylvania Maya Nicole Sultana Rashid Emma Jennifer Scali Minor: Russian Studies Political Science - Pre-Law Business & Competitive Intelligence Victor, New York Brandan Michael Miller Minor: Psychology of Crime & Justice Minor: International Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Mars, Pennsylvania Relations & Diplomacy Isabelle Anne Lafer Minor: Sociology Garrison, New York Criminal Justice - Pre-Law Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Emma Quinn Rastatter Minor: Psychology of Crime & Justice Intelligence Studies Brittany Allyse Seyler Rochester, New York Emily Kathleen Morabeto Minors: International Relations & Criminal Justice - Criminology Intelligence Studies Diplomacy, Economics Erie, Pennsylvania Alexandria Rose LaRue Minors: Arabic & Islamic Studies, History Grove City, Pennsylvania Intelligence Studies Lakewood, Ohio Mike A. Shannon Minors: Anthropology/Archaeology, Lucas Gregory Reed Social Work Arabic & Islamic Studies Isabella Margaret Morris Criminal Justice - Pre-Law Erie, Pennsylvania Steubenville, Ohio Political Science Applied Sociology Minors: History, Human Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania Garrett Bownaze Spiewak Kevin Baker Lewis Resource Mangement Political Science - Pre-Law Intelligence Studies Williamston, Michigan Julia Christine Rescott Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania Minors: Political Science, Intelligence Studies Computer Science Jack Joseph Mulcaire Auburn, New York Maria Katherine Staggenborg Webster, New York Criminal Justice - Criminology, Intelligence Studies Law Enforcement Claire M. Ritzmann Minor: International Carolyn Marie Lloyd Bufalo, New York Intelligence Studies Relations & Diplomacy Intelligence Studies Minor: International Troy, Ohio Political Science - Melissa Anne Nahra Relations & Diplomacy International Relations Intelligence Studies Fairport, New York David Michael Steets North Royalton, Ohio Political Science - Intelligence Studies International Relations Leah M. Rogers Minor: Psychology Madison Glenna Lorraine Lombardi Minor: History Political Science Brunswick, Ohio Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Mentor, Ohio Minor: Business Administration Minor: Social Welfare Bufalo, New York Patrick M. Sullivan Erie, Pennsylvania Kyle R. Onderko Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Intelligence Studies Orchard Park, New York Minor: Chinese Fairview, Pennsylvania
16 Mercyhurst University Commencement 2021 Joshua E. Surowiec Hayley Erin VandePol Jessica Marie Witt Bernadin Dorvilus Business & Competitive Intelligence Criminal Justice - Pre-Law, Corrections Political Communications Cyber Security Williamsville, New York Minor: Psychology of Crime & Justice Erie, Pennsylvania Naples, Florida Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Luke G. Sveda Julia Grace Wrest Natalie Bryn Gottfried Intelligence Studies Benjamin Alexander VanHook Intelligence Studies Applied Forensic Science - Political Science - Political Science Minors: Spanish, Psychology Forensic Anthropology International Relations Psychology of Crime & Justice Minor: Pre-Law Minor: Criminology Vienna, Virginia Alden, New York Cortland, Ohio Barberton, Ohio Alexandria N. VanOrd Riley Christopher Zafno Amanda Lourdes Hamilton Katie Lynn Swanson Applied Sociology Intelligence Studies Cyber Security Social Work Warren, Pennsylvania Minor: History Minors: Risk Management, Minor: Gerontology Warren, Pennsylvania Business Administration Waterford, Pennsylvania Nicholas S. Wendelboe Erie, Pennsylvania Integrated Media & Morgan Marie Zbin Katelyn S. Szewczyk Strategic Communications Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Erika Suzanne Hermanson Social Work Erie, Pennsylvania Olmstead Falls, Ohio Applied Forensic Science - Minors: History, Gerontology Criminalistics/Forensic Biology Erie, Pennsylvania Emma Luv Sheradin Werner Keelan R. Zeigler Minor: Biology Intelligence Studies Intelligence Studies Rochester, New York Tomaj Ravon Tate Criminal Justice - Criminology Denver, Colorado Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Hilton, New York Jackson Thomas Interval Minor: Social Justice The degree of Bachelor of Science is Cyber Security Erie, Pennsylvania Laurel Marie West conferred on: Washington, Pennsylvania Political Science - Kyra Julianne Marie Thiessen International Relations Mallory Rose Ashe Tiara Elizabeth Jefers Business & Competitive Intelligence Minor: Spanish Applied Forensic Science - Applied Forensic Science - Business Economics Kane, Pennsylvania Criminalistics/Forensic Biology Criminalistics/Forensic Biology Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Bufalo, New York Rochester, Pennsylvania William Brett Whiteman Raelyn Susan Tiberio Business & Competitive Intelligence Mario Andrew Bortoluzzi Megan Marie Kilmartin Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Ridgeley, West Virginia Data Science Applied Forensic Science - Minor: Sociology Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Criminalistics/Forensic Biology Bufalo, New York Gavin Wilkerson Minors: Biochemistry, Psychology Political Science Nora Anne Butterfeld Rochester, New York Joseph David Tierney Intelligence Studies Applied Forensic Science - Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Greenville, Pennsylvania Forensic Anthropology Shelby Hope Kopta East Aurora, New York Minor: Antropology/Archaeology Applied Forensic Science - Adam Nicholas Williams Springboro, Pennsylvania Criminalistics/Forensic Biology Robert McMillan Timpane Intelligence Studies Sherman, New York Political Science Minor: International Tyrone N. Covyeow Minor: History Relations & Diplomacy Cyber Security Alexandria Rose LaPietra Arlington, Virginia Erie, Pennsylvania Pensacola, Florida Applied Forensic Science - Forensic Anthropology Vincent P. Torrez Maureen Ellen Wilson Kristina Marie Croucher Minor: Antropology/Archaeology Business & Competitive Intelligence Business & Competitive Intelligence Applied Forensic Science - Rochester, New York Walnut Creek, California Minor: Marketing Forensic Anthropology Erie, Pennsylvania Biology Rory P. Monahan Hunter Noah Treece Chagrin Falls, Ohio Cyber Security Integrated Media & Stephanie Adelle Wippert Erie, Pennsylvania Strategic Communications Integrated Media & Frederick Howard Dannheim Jr. Minor: Web Social Media Mangement Strategic Communications Cyber Security Daniel Ogele Gibsonia, Pennsylvania Minors: Fashion Merchandising, Minor: Pre-Law Cyber Security Web Social Media Mangement Bolivar, New York Chicago, Illinois Clarence, New York
Mercyhurst University Commencement 2021 17 Baccalaureate Degrees
Alexandra Mary Olszewski Salem Grace Stacey Autumn Yue Isham Watson Martin Joel T. Basenback Data Science Applied Forensic Science - Public Health Biology Erie, Pennsylvania Forensic Anthropology Minor: Sociology Minor: Spanish Cleveland, Ohio Painesville, Ohio Latrobe, Pennsylvania Eliza R. Oswalt Applied Forensic Science - Xianli Sun Megan DeEtte Martin Jillian Corrine Berguson Criminalistics/Forensic Biology Data Science Public Health Sports Medicine - Pre-Physical Therapy Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania Minor: Math North East, Pennsylvania Minor: Exercise Science Zibo, Shandong, China Blossburg, Pennsylvania Colleen Lynn Peters Emma R. McCarthy Applied Forensic Science - Jacob James Vennaro Biology Brady Bianco Forensic Anthropology Data Science Minor: Human Resource Management Athletic Training Minnetonka, Minnesota New Hartford, New York Erie, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania
Ivona Plecevic Owen Matthew Watkins Sarah Marie O'Keefe Bridget Colleen Bork Cyber Security Cyber Security Physics Sports Medicine - Pre-Physical Therapy Minor: Data Science McKean, Pennsylvania Half Moon Bay, California Minor: Exercise Science Lazarevac, Serbia West Seneca, New York Adam Nicholas Williams Karrah Nicole Savage George J. Pollinger Jr. Cyber Security Public Health Patrick Ryu B siger Applied Forensic Science - Erie, Pennsylvania Psychology Sports Medicine - Pre-Physical Therapy Criminalistics/Forensic Biology Cicero, New York Minors: Exercise Science, Psychology Minor: Law Enforcement Ameinna Yasipour Winterthur, Switzerland Depew, New York Applied Forensic Science - Alec Fraser Simpson Criminalistics/Forensic Biology General Science Alexis Triana Bowen Eileen Reinknecht Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Minor: Geology Health Care Management Applied Forensic Science - Doylestown, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania Forensic Anthropology Keelan R. Zeigler Minor: Biology Cyber Security Justin Everett Studd Amanda Jo Brodie Howell, New Jersey Denver, Colorado Biology Biology Wakeman, Ohio Grand Island, New York Julia Christine Rescott Cyber Security ZURN COLLEGE OF Shawn Levi Titus Hannah Grace Buncher Auburn, New York Physics Biology NATURAL AND HEALTH Dayton, Pennsylvania Public Health Cameron Rhoads SCIENCES Berea, Ohio Applied Forensic Science - The degree of Bachelor of Science is Forensic Chemistry Presented at the 5 p.m. ceremony. conferred on: Aidan C. Burke Greensburg, Pennsylvania Biology The degree of Bachelor of Arts is Bradley Allan Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania Kaitlyn Schoonover conferred on: Sports Medicine - Applied Forensic Science - Pre-Physician Assistant Rachel Lin Chessar Forensic Anthropology Elizabeth Anne Becker Lockport, New York Sports Medicine - Biology Biology Pre-Physician Assistant Corning, New York Minor: Public Health Unai Amilleta Gonzalez Minor: Exercise Science Falconer, New York Biochemistry Hudson, Ohio Samantha Leigh Senik Urnieta and Guipuzcoa, Spain Applied Forensic Science - Trent R. Bell Paige Cocina Criminalistics/Forensic Biology Biology Ashley M. Anderson Sports Medicine - Pre-Physical Therapy Eastlake, Ohio Bufalo, New York Biology Minor: Exercise Science Erie, Pennsylvania Bufalo, New York Katryna Elizabeth Slavick Anna Katherine Foley Applied Forensic Science - General Science Heather Elayne Atkinson Thomas Patrick Collins Forensic Chemistry Minor: Dance Biochemistry Geology - Paleontology Elyria, Ohio Plymouth, Massachusetts Minor: Biology Shelby Township, Michigan Delaware, Ohio
18 Mercyhurst University Commencement 2021 Baily Noelle Crable Sarah Jessica Heller Miranda N. McCusker Arianna Elyse Pecora Biology Sports Medicine - Biology Biology Minor: Chemistry Pre-Occupational Therapy Minor: Anatomy Minor: Chemistry Wattsburg, Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Lancaster, New York Rochester, New York
Anna Jane Czulewicz Carly Raye Holtzman Robert T. Michalow Alexa Lucia Perna Sports Medicine - Pre-Medical Biology Biology Exercise Science Erie, Pennsylvania York, Pennsylvania Minor: Chemistry Bufalo, New York Bentleyville, Pennsylvania Emma G. Dennis Matthew John Hudson Stephanie Bernadette Petricca Biochemistry Biology Victoria Rose Miduri Sports Medicine - Pre-Physical Therapy Clymer, New York New Castle, Pennsylvania Biology - Neuroscience Bufalo, New York Minor: Chemistry Jacob C. Emerson Gianluca Emanuele Ianiro Broadview Heights, Ohio James Joseph Rettinger Biology Biology Biology North East, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania Kyle Latrell Mitchell Manlius, New York Biology Katherine Ruth Fales Trevor Reid Johnson Erie, Pennsylvania Jacob Donald Robb Sports Medicine - Biology Biology Pre-Physician Assistant Minor: Public Health Timothy Patrick Mockler Public Health Falconer, New York Huntington, West Virginia Environmental Science - Kittanning, Pennsylvania Biology Field Studies Megan Marie Fitzpatrick Alexander Patrick Jones Jesup, Georgia Meghan Riley Roche Athletic Training Biology Biology Liverpool, New York Bolivar, New York Kayla Moncrief Minor: Psychology Biochemistry Hamburg, New York Tyler Leslie Frankenberry Brady Tyler Kalchthaler Shenandoah, Pennsylvania Athletic Training Biology Taylor Raymond Rogers Minor: Exercise Science Greenville, Pennsylvania Bryce Gerald Niebauer Sports Medicine - Pre-Physical Therapy Painesville, Ohio Biology Erie, Pennsylvania Danielle Claire Kendel Cresson, Pennsylvania Matthew Ryan Gibson Biology Mackenzie Elizabeth Ryan Sports Medicine - Pre-Physical Therapy Medina, Ohio Madisyn Walker Nye Biochemistry New Castle, Pennsylvania Exercise Science Minor: Physics Claire Kenny Minor: Psychology St. Marys, Pennsylvania Alexis Renee Gill Athletic Training Napoleon, Ohio Sports Medicine - Erie, Pennsylvania Sarah Shade Pre-Physician Assistant Lexi Louise Ober Athletic Training Lockport, New York Catherine Ann Klein Biology - Neuroscience Minor: Exercise Science Biology Minor: Anatomy Columbus, Ohio Natalie Isabella Graf Erie, Pennsylvania Chesterland, Ohio Biology Henley Bryn Spracklen Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Brianna Quinn Kuty Sara Ochterski Biology Sports Medicine - Biology Minor: Public Health Calista Haritatos Greenberg Pre-Physician Assistant Wattsburg, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania Sports Medicine - Pre-Physical Therapy Chardon, Ohio Athletic Training Sarah Marie O'Keefe Elli Anne Staford Rochester, New York Nicole Marie Law Chemistry Sports Medicine - Pre-Physician Geology - Paleontology Half Moon Bay, California Assistant Michael Nathan Jordan Grenon Minor: Biology Bufalo, New York Exercise Science Erie, Pennsylvania Tyler Shawn Passmore Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Sports Medicine - Victoria L. Sullivan Alexandra Kaye Martin Pre-Physician Assistant Sports Medicine - Pre-Physical Therapy Meghan Gump Athletic Training Minor: Exercise Science Minor: Exercise Science Health Care Management Westlake, Ohio Erie, Pennsylvania Columbus, Ohio Meadville, Pennsylvania
Mercyhurst University Commencement 2021 19 Baccalaureate Degrees
Ludwig Marc Tamari Alexa Mackenzie Vasko Kay Christine Campbell Susan Ellen Reinke Geology - Paleontology Exercise Science Nursing Nursing Washington, DC Minor: Psychology Union City, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada Evan Michelle Tamez-Galvan Jeanine Suzanne Duda Erika Ashley Richter Geology Skylar R. Whitmore Nursing Nursing Minors: Biology, French Sports Medicine - Pre-Physical Therapy Union City, Pennsylvania Harborcreek, Pennsylvania El Paso, Texas Rochester, New York Natalie Elizabeth Eckstrom Kathryn Lillian Sloan Feben Gezahgne Tesfaye Quinn Rathwell Wichers Nursing Nursing Biology Exercise Science Jamestown, New York Erie, Pennsylvania Minor: Psychology Minor: Business Administration Bufalo, New York Metcalfe, Ontario, Canada Alva Arnold Foister Jr. Tammy Lee Swarm Nursing Nursing Dylan John Thomas Harris Mitchell Williams Erie, Pennsylvania Corry, Pennsylvania Biology Exercise Science Bufalo, New York Atlanta, Georgia Quincey Lee Hamilton Prakash Timsina Nursing Nursing Ashley Elizabeth Thompson Anna Victoria Woznicki Meadville, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania Athletic Training Biology Minor: Sport Studies Erie, Pennsylvania Rolonda Monique Johnson Amber Leigh Wodarski Frankfort, New York Nursing Nursing Erica Zuccolotto Erie, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania Richard Paul Titus Athletic Training Sports Medicine - Pre-Physical Therapy North East, Pennsylvania Whitney Kinzie Cortland, Ohio Nursing The degree of Bachelor of Science in Erie, Pennsylvania Shawn Levi Titus Nursing is conferred on: Chemistry Ryan James Logan Dayton, Pennsylvania Melissa Sue Bauman Nursing Nursing Erie, Pennsylvania Heather Ann Toncich North East, Pennsylvania Biology Fito Jose Maxi North Versailles, Pennsylvania Cassandra Ann Boyer Nursing Nursing Fairview, Pennsylvania Athina Tsagkaraki Erie, Pennsylvania Athletic Training Cortney M. Miller Sitia, Crete, Greece Nursing Erie, Pennsylvania
20 Mercyhurst University Commencement 2021 Candidates for Honors
Mercyhurst Honors Scholars
Admir Barucija Casey Lynn Dillon Anne Koenig Rachel Naomi Sallach Joel T. Basenback Rebecca Elizabeth Dunphy Alexandria Rose LaPietra Kaitlyn Schoonover Lucienne Jeannine Belleau Brittany Lynn Feltes Carolyn Marie Lloyd Caroline Schroer James William Catalano III Marcus Joseph Fievet Wen J. Qiao Jessica Nancy Skinker Chelsie N. Crate Isabella V. Fragnoli Katelyn Nicole Reddinger Kathryn R. Vaccariello Kristina Marie Croucher Natalie Bryn Gottfried Eileen Reinknecht Ethan Joseph Wagner Anna Jane Czulewicz Katlin Nicole Johnston Victoria Annemarie Riina Julia Grace Wrest
Summa Cum Laude
Colleen Patricia Arlet * Rebecca Elizabeth Dunphy Casey Lynn Phillips Katie Lynn Swanson Admir Barucija Demerise Eadie * Rebekah Juliet Prather Kyra Julianne Marie Thiessen Joel T. Basenback Nicolette Anne Eddy Wen J. Qiao Grace Barbara Thompson Elizabeth Anne Becker Garrett David Freas Maya Nicole Sultana Rashid * Vincent P. Torrez Lucienne Jeannine Belleau * Maricella Kathryn Fusillo * Emma Quinn Rastatter Athina Tsagkaraki Kimberly Y. Bennett Quinn Marie Gannon Eileen Reinknecht Kathryn R. Vaccariello Bridget Colleen Bork Natalie Bryn Gottfried * Addison R. Richmond-Otero Hayley Erin VandePol Marina R. Boyle Erika Suzanne Hermanson Emma Rose Riedl Alexa Mackenzie Vasko Nathan Brian Brand Andrew Riley Johnson Victoria Annemarie Riina * Margaret Eliza Vivian Hannah L. Burneka Talyr Morgan Johnson Rachel Ritz Sienna Francesca Vogel James William Catalano III Sarah Elise Klein Meghan Riley Roche * Ethan Joseph Wagner * Rachel Lin Chessar Christa Knipes Lauren E. Rogus * Nicholas S. Wendelboe Mikayla Nichole Connolly Anne Koenig Rachel Naomi Sallach Emma Luv Sheradin Werner Alyssa Coons Meghan Jane Komendarek Kaitlyn Schoonover Adam Nicholas Williams * Tyrone N. Covyeow MacKenzie M. Lewis Caroline Schroer * Maureen Ellen Wilson Kristina Marie Croucher Carolyn Marie Lloyd * Caitlyn Josephine Sessamen Julia Grace Wrest Anna Jane Czulewicz Emily Kathleen Morabeto Megan A. Siegfried * Erica Zuccolotto Allison Dalton Melissa Anne Nahra Jessica Nancy Skinker * Marina Anna Delmoro Samantha R. O'Connell Henley Bryn Spracklen Maria Catrina Denisi Claire Marie Orr * Victoria L. Sullivan * Student earned a cumulative grade point Austin Robert Duclos Colleen Lynn Peters * Luke G. Sveda average of 4.0
Magna Cum Laude
Taylor Katherine Baker Emma G. Dennis Rachel Jeannine Marmen Joshua C. Puda Michelle Andrea Benedetti June Durkee Alexandra Kaye Martin Ryan Jefrey Rebmann Bryce Bentley Brittany Lynn Feltes Megan DeEtte Martin Katelyn Nicole Reddinger Matthew Joseph Bernarding Sarah Ann Fertal Hannah Rose McCall Lucas Gregory Reed Hannah Rose Bill Marcus Joseph Fievet Duncan Angus McGill Julia Christine Rescott Abigail Rose Boras Isabella V. Fragnoli Christina Rose Milne Leah M. Rogers Mario Andrew Bortoluzzi Tyler John Grichen Timothy Patrick Mockler Skylar Faith Secord Anneliese Margaretha Browne Sarah Jessica Heller Rory P. Monahan Samantha Leigh Senik Hannah Grace Buncher Shelby Grace Hildebrand Melkisedek Kwaku Moreaux Emily Julia Shopene Nora Anne Butterfeld Matthew John Hudson Rachel Lynn Morris Katryna Elizabeth Slavick Veronica T. Calo Brenden Mark Jackett Kyle R. Onderko Elli Anne Staford Michelle Anna Ciamacco Tiara Elizabeth Jefers Maxx Drew Palisin David Michael Steets Savannah Leigh Ciciarelli Brendan Patrick Kelly Maggie Jane Patton Matthew Glen Sternin ShiAnn Lee Conners Megan Marie Kilmartin Samuel Jacob Peterson Xianli Sun Ciara Luciana Cornacchia Leah Mackenzie Klassen Riley Petrucelli Quinn Rathwell Wichers Baily Noelle Crable Andrea María Kopper Urrutia Ivona Plecevic Jessica Marie Witt Kaitlyn Rose Culp Nicole Marie Law George J. Pollinger Jr. Aydin Julio Zill Frederick Howard Dannheim Jr. Megan Marie Lynn Chryssa Marie Popson
Mercyhurst University Commencement 2021 21 Candidates for Honors
Cum Laude
Andrea Aguilar Ruiz Mengsheng Fan Alexandria Rose LaRue Savannah Sarafn Lauren E. Alferi Emma Elizabeth Farrell Kevin Baker Lewis Karrah Nicole Savage Bradley Allan Megan Marie Fitzpatrick Rachel Ann Lichtinger Garek Hans Schultz Vivian Leigh Allison Laura Fredericks Reid Marlow Jillian Marie Setek Unai Amilleta Gonzalez Diane Frances Gazda Ruben Miguel Calvo Sarah Shade Mallory Rose Ashe Kaitlyn Elizabeth Grabowski Steven Andrew Mooradian Hayley Ann Skidmore Marie Bergquist Calista Haritatos Greenberg Steven Mueller Maria Katherine Staggenborg Lauren Hayes Brock Magdalen Grace Hapanowicz Bryce Gerald Niebauer Christopher W. Streibich Corey Caruso Andrew Lawrence Hoover Madisyn Walker Nye Joshua E. Surowiec Paige Cocina Carly Lin Hopcia Sarah Marie O'Keefe Evan Michelle Tamez-Galvan Payton Patricia Cook Haley Huntley Eric Cameron Olson Feben Gezahgne Tesfaye Amanda Marie Costello Jon Stephen Husted Tyler Shawn Passmore Ashley Elizabeth Thompson Chelsie N. Crate Gianluca Emanuele Ianiro Arianna Elyse Pecora Raelyn Susan Tiberio Kylie Erin Creadon Jackson Thomas Interval Alexa Lucia Perna Hannah Elise Vuylsteke Charles J. Deitrick III Katlin Nicole Johnston Stephanie Bernadette Petricca Laurel Marie West Ryan Matthew Delelles Brady Tyler Kalchthaler Cara Ann Pokusa William Brett Whiteman Casey Lynn Dillon Rose Briana Kelly Claire M. Ritzmann Stephanie Adelle Wippert Summer-Rae Karen Dobson Karoline V. Kienholz Damaris Rivera Olivia Arianna Zucchi Jacob C. Emerson Sarah Joan Koscho Michael A. Rossi Angela Isabelle Erwin Alexandria Rose LaPietra Nada Elise Rowane
Teaching Excellence Award Scott McKenzie
One of Mercyhurst University’s most venerable and likeable professors – geologist Scott McKenzie – has earned this year’s nod for the coveted Teaching Excellence Award.
Anyone who has had even the briefest encounter with McKenzie comes away awed by his booming radio- personality voice, wide-eyed facial expressions, and animated gestures. It is that command of knowledge, passion, and entertainment that keeps his students enrapt in his subject matter.
“Scott McKenzie embodies teaching excellence and the spirit of this award,” said Dr. Clint Jones, dean of the Zurn College of Natural and Health Sciences. “Watching Scott teach is like watching a live science documentary. His vast knowledge in subjects like oceanography, geology, astronomy, paleontology, and other earth science subjects shines through to his students. His excitement about the subject matter is contagious, and he has the wonderful ability to take complex information and make it simple to learn across diverse groups of students.”
None would argue the choice of McKenzie as the 2021 Teaching Excellence Award recipient. The assistant professor of geology and paleontology director has taught at the university for more than two decades. Scott McKenzie Assistant Professor of Geology “Even in the year of the pandemic, Professor McKenzie demonstrated for us frsthand that excellent teaching is driven by connection,” said Mercyhurst Provost Dr. Leanne Roberts. “Even when teaching on the Zoom platform, he clearly engages students as if they were in front of him seated in a classroom in Zurn Hall.”
Besides the energy McKenzie brings to his Mercyhurst classroom and labs, he has shared with the Erie community his passion for dinosaurs and other predators that inhabited the region during prehistoric times and during multiple ice ages. As curator of the Sincak Natural History Collection at Mercyhurst, he has staged numerous displays of prehistoric monster fsh, T-Rex skulls, full dinosaur casts, exotic fossils, and meteorites at regional venues.
In addition, he has conducted paleontological investigations at more than 30 locations in North America, many times inviting his students to participate. He also curates one of the 10 largest private collections of meteorites in the world – The McKenzie-Herschel Collection, founded by the family of Astronomer Sir William Herschel.
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HAFENMAIER COLLEGE Laura Ann Szczesny Maxim Khilchuk Marline Edouard Business Administration Criminal Justice Occupational Therapy Assistant OF HUMANITIES, ARTS, Erie, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Matthew J. Tirak Luke Daniel Kubiak Donna Gadsby Presented at the 9 a.m. ceremony. Business Administration Criminal Justice Medical Laboratory Technician Erie, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania Grove City, Pennsylvania The degree of Associate of Arts is conferred on: Matthew Christopher Weber Joshua Paul Long Taryn Marie Hollarn Business Administration Criminal Justice Health Studies Tory Noelle Derby Erie, Pennsylvania Oil City, Pennsylvania North East, Pennsylvania Liberal Arts Corry, Pennsylvania Amanda Marie Whitaker Leland Vere Montgomery Cierra Chardae Howell Business Administration Criminal Justice Health Studies Blake Joseph Johnson Corry, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania Corry, Pennsylvania Liberal Arts Erie, Pennsylvania Edward Levon Williams II Ashley Diamond Nieves Cydnie Kaplan Business Administration Criminal Justice Occupational Therapy Assistant Jennifer A. Phillips Erie, Pennsylvania Camden, New Jersey Union City, Pennsylvania Liberal Arts Erie, Pennsylvania A certifcate from the Oasis program Mackensie Justine Robie Erica Lynn Lanyon is presented to: Criminal Justice Medical Laboratory Technician Renee Warrack Girard, Pennsylvania Harborcreek, Pennsylvania Liberal Arts Genevieve Blachowiak Erie, Pennsylvania Culinary Arts Sydney Marie Root Zachary McGraw Elma, New York Criminal Justice Health Studies Haleima Lataya Yates Bolivar, New York Clarendon, Pennsylvania Liberal Arts Michael Slupski Hanover, Maryland Business Owen Michael Walters Joseph Steven Otto Harborcreek, Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Respiratory Therapy A certifcate from the Oasis program Erie, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania is presented to: RIDGE COLLEGE OF Matthew Charles Whitman Bryce Aaron Peterson Adelaide Schweickert Criminal Justice Health Studies Education INTELLIGENCE STUDIES Erie, Pennsylvania Mayville, New York Hiram, Ohio AND APPLIED SCIENCES Justin R. Pettit Presented at the 1 p.m. ceremony. ZURN COLLEGE OF Physical Therapist Assistant Forestville, New York WALKER COLLEGE NATURAL AND HEALTH OF BUSINESS The degree of Associate of Science is conferred on: SCIENCES Sydnie Benton Rager Medical Laboratory Technician Presented at the 9 a.m. ceremony. Gavin Ray Angelotti Presented at the 5 p.m. ceremony. Erie, Pennsylvania Criminal Justice The degree of Associate of Science is Erie, Pennsylvania The degree of Associate of Science is Samantha Louise Samick conferred on: conferred on: Physical Therapist Assistant Daniel Charles Gillespie St. Marys, Pennsylvania Nar B. Basnet Criminal Justice Dakota Lee Bell Business Administration Erie, Pennsylvania Medical Laboratory Technician Ryan Mitchel Sanders Erie, Pennsylvania Waterford, Pennsylvania Physical Therapist Assistant Luke Allen Hutchison Edinboro, Pennsylvania Roger Kapongo Criminal Justice Alexis Ann Bellis Business Administration Centerville, Pennsylvania Physical Therapist Assistant Annika Vonn Simmons Erie, Pennsylvania Waterford, Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapy Zyon David Roddrick Jackson Erie, Pennsylvania Christopher Mooneyhan Criminal Justice Percy Grace Brown Business Administration Erie, Pennsylvania Physical Therapist Assistant Rachel Ellen Skelton Erie, Pennsylvania Kempton, Pennsylvania Physical Therapist Assistant Springboro, Pennsylvania
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The degree of Associate of Science in Brittany Detzel Steven R. Huf Analisa Josie Lawrence Nursing is conferred on: Nursing Nursing Nursing Erie, Pennsylvania Corry, Pennsylvania Cranesville, Pennsylvania Rachel Marie Baker Nursing Lauren Amber Devore Jennifer Deleo Johnson Kayla Sue Litz Erie, Pennsylvania Nursing Nursing Nursing Erie, Pennsylvania Falconer, New York Erie, Pennsylvania Kaylyn M. Blackmer Nursing Syrina Shirley Marie Drummond Stephanie Elizabeth Johnson Alexis Michelle Long Albion, Pennsylvania Nursing Nursing Nursing Dunkirk, New York Jamestown, New York Jamestown, New York Abigail Nicole Bohrer Nursing Emily Edgar Chantal Patrice Jones Kristin Lavonne Lupole North East, Pennsylvania Nursing Nursing Nursing Corry, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania North East, Pennsylvania Allyson Marie Bowers Nursing Christopher Ryan Elderkin Amanda Kay Jonte Renee Michelle Martin Erie, Pennsylvania Nursing Nursing Nursing Bemus Point, New York Erie, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania Aleaha M. Brewer Nursing Stephany A. Exley Emma Kapp Angel McCall Erie, Pennsylvania Nursing Nursing Nursing Meadville, Pennsylvania Monroe, Michigan Erie, Pennsylvania Erin Jo Britton Nursing Monica Menzel Fuller Daniel Joseph Kimmy Caitlin M. McKinney Westfeld, New York Nursing Nursing Nursing Erie, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania Amanda Leigh Brown Nursing Jennifer Lynn Geraci Kaitlyn Brooke Kirby Colleen Erin Mulligan Erie, Pennsylvania Nursing Nursing Nursing North East, Pennsylvania Edinboro, Pennsylvania Edinboro, Pennsylvania Brittney Paige Brown Nursing Hope D. Gomez Jammi Nicole Kosiorek Alyssa Nicole O'Connor Dunkirk, New York Nursing Nursing Nursing Erie, Pennsylvania Wattsburg, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania Heather M. Clute Nursing Jobie Groves Jessica Megan Kostovick Erica Marie Pallerino Westfeld, New York Nursing Nursing Nursing Sugar Grove, Pennsylvania Mckean, Pennsylvania Linesville, Pennsylvania Taylor Marie Colley Nursing Heather Ann Hadberg Anthony Louis Kulyk Hannah Marie Piemme Erie, Pennsylvania Nursing Nursing Nursing Erie, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania Corry, Pennsylvania Jasmine DeBoe Nursing Randi Elizabeth Hale Natalya Kurochkina Stephanie R. Pondel Erie, Pennsylvania Nursing Nursing Nursing Sinclairville, New York Erie, Pennsylvania Corry, Pennsylvania Tifany Ann Dejaife Nursing Jamie Lynn Hamm Belinda Abena Lakumi Bobbi Nicole Quinlan Westfeld, New York Nursing Nursing Nursing Jamestown, New York Atlanta, Georgia Erie, Pennsylvania Clarissa Ann Derooy Nursing Lindsey A. Harper Kirsten Nichole Latimer Juan Antonio Ramirez Erie, Pennsylvania Nursing Nursing Nursing Girard, Pennsylvania Edinboro, Pennsylvania Indio, California Elizabeth Catherine Detter Nursing Erie, Pennsylvania
24 Mercyhurst University Commencement 2021 Bhumiben Kaushal Rana Jaymie M. Rouleau Bailey Sutton Tifany Kristen Wilson Nursing Nursing Nursing Nursing Erie, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania
Lauren Taylor Reslink Savannah Marie Rowan Shavon Monique Thurston Lisa Wolford Nursing Nursing Nursing Nursing Ripley, New York Westfeld, New York Erie, Pennsylvania Erie, Pennsylvania
Kaitlynn Lee Richardson Riley Jennifer Sams Elizabeth Grace Vanderweele Joseph P. Wolfram Nursing Nursing Nursing Nursing Bemus Point, New York Eldersburg, Maryland San Antonio, Texas Erie, Pennsylvania
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