West Virginia University Commencement May 15-17, 2015

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT

ALMA MATER by Louis Corson

Alma, our Alma Mater, The home of Mountaineers. Sing we of thy honor, Everlasting through the years. Alma, our Alma Mater, We pledge in song to you. Hail, all hail, our Alma Mater, West Virginia “U.”

MAY 15-17, 2015

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 1 INFORMATION FOR GRADUATES AND GUESTS

AMBASSADORS AND VOLUNTEERS Gold and Blue Student Ambassadors and University volunteers are available to assist you. Look for individuals wearing West Virginia University name tags.

ACCOMMODATIONS If you made arrangements with the Office of Accessibility Services, please follow the instructions that were provided to you. If you did not make arrangements prior to Commencement, a staff member from the Office of Accessibility Services will be happy to assist you. Accessible seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

COURTESY West Virginia University asks that guests remain in their seats. For the safety and security of the participants, guests are not permitted to approach the stage to take personal photos of, present gifts to, or congratulate the graduates. Air horns or other noise-making devices should not be used. Please turn your cell phone to “silent” and remember that graduates will remain with their class for the duration of the ceremony. Your cooperation is appreciated.

DIPLOMAS Names listed in this program are taken from applications for graduation made to the West Virginia University Office of the University Registrar. Registration for graduation does not ensure that graduate names appear in this program, and this document is not an official record of degrees awarded. Participation in Commencement does not constitute graduation from West Virginia University. Students who have met the academic criteria required for their program of study will have their degree conferred by the University and will receive their diploma in the mail. Please contact the Office of the University Registrar at 304-293-5355 or [email protected] with questions.

EMERGENCY INFORMATION In an emergency, event staff will guide guests and graduates to the nearest exit. If medical attention is needed, EMS is available to assist. Please seek out a Gold and Blue Student Ambassador or other volunteer to assist you.

FLORAL SALES Cash only. Proceeds benefit West Virginia University’s Horticulture Club and Plant and Soil Sciences Club.

INTERPRETIVE SERVICES Open captioning is provided during ceremonies held at the Coliseum. Ceremonies held at the Creative Arts Center and the Morgantown Event Center are translated live by an American Sign Language interpreter.

LOST AND FOUND Please call 304-293-7132 to make inquiries about any lost and found items. Unclaimed items will be retained for 90 days

PHOTOGRAPHY West Virginia University contracts with GradImages to capture the special memories of Commencement. A photograph of each student will be taken as he or she crosses the stage. Graduates will be sent electronic copies of their photo proofs within 24 hours of their ceremony. All electronic communication will be private and secure and will be sent to the e-mail address indicated by the graduate. Visit www.gradimages.com for complete information.

RECEPTIONS You are invited to a reception to congratulate the graduates immediately following each ceremony.

SURVEY Following the ceremony, please take a moment to share your opinion of WVU Commencement. Your responses will be used to strengthen and shape future events: http://graduation.wvu.edu/

West Virginia University is a tobacco-free campus.

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 2 COMMENCEMENT TRADITIONS

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY SEAL The West Virginia University Board of Regents adopted the seal on June 15, 1869. The Regents’ original, handwritten resolution is located in the University Archives at the Wise Library. The Greek motto inscribed in the inner circle translates to: “Add to your faith virtue and to virtue knowledge.” The Latin verse inscribed on the outer circle translates to: “Seal of the West Virginia University. Established 7 February, 1867.” The hills depicted behind Woodburn Circle reflect the institution’s stability, and a rising sun indicates its prosperity.

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY MACE The mace is a symbolic tradition that originated during the Middle Ages. The University Marshal brings this ornamental staff of authority to the platform and taps it three times to signify the beginning of the ceremony. It represents the official authority of the University president and precedes him or her during Commencement and inauguration. Smaller batons are used to signify the designation of authority when the president is not in attendance.

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC REGALIA The history of academic regalia worn today dates to the Middle Ages. The oldest universities of northern Europe evolved from ecclesiastical institutions where both faculty and students were regarded as part of the clergy and dressed in clerical garb. The head covering of modern academic costume was developed from the skullcap worn by the clergy in cold weather to protect their tonsured heads. At universities, this skullcap acquired a point on top, which gradually evolved into a tassel. The bonnet with tassel is still worn by some, but the mortarboard is more common.

The gown worn today evolved from the habit worn by Benedictine monks. No trimming is found on bachelor’s or master’s gowns, but for those holding doctoral degrees, the gown is faced down the front and trimmed on the sleeves with velvet.

Today’s hood is colored according to the scholarly field of the individual and bears the official colors of the institution that conferred the degree.

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC PROCESSIONAL The sequence of the processional is as follows: members of the platform party, deans, faculty, honored guests, University president, and the degree candidates.

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY MARSHALS The tradition of academic marshals comes from storied English universities. The Grand Marshal is the chief protocol officer who coordinates the ceremonial traditions of Commencement, including the processional and recessional. The Grand Marshal is also responsible for the school’s relics, including the mace and batons. Marshals are typically members of the faculty. Student marshals may be selected to help facilitate individual ceremonies.

KARI E. SAND-JECKLIN, GRAND MARSHAL

Terence Ahern Kevin Larkin Khashayer Aminian Michael McCawley Clifton Bishop Susan Morgan Jessica Bishop Susan Newfield Amy Fiske A. Graham Peace Aaron Gale Jeffrey L. Petersen Tesfa Gebremedhin Susan Pinto Robert Gerbo Charles D. Ponte Mohssen Ghalichebaf Geah Pressgrove Margaret K. Glenn Chad N. Proudfoot General Hambrick Andrew Shiemke Joe Hagan Mary Stamatakis Janet Hunt Mary Strife Mark Jerabek Jack C. Watson Hillar Klandorf

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 3 2015 HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENTS

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTIAL HONORARY DEGREE: SYLVIA MATHEWS BURWELL

Sylvia Mathews Burwell was sworn in as the 22nd Secretary of Health & Human Services (HHS) on June 9, 2014.

A results-driven manager, Secretary Burwell has led large and complex organizations across the public and private sectors.

As the Secretary of HHS, Burwell oversees more than 77,000 employees, in work that touches the lives of Americans at every age, from every background, in every part of our country. She is committed to the mission of ensuring that every American has access to the building blocks of healthy and productive lives.

Secretary Burwell has called for the Department to operate under three guiding tenets: to deliver results on a wide range of complex issues; to strengthen the relationships that drive progress; and to build strong teams with the talent and focus needed to deliver impact for the American people.

Most recently, Burwell served as Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), where she worked closely with Congress to help return to a more orderly budget and appropriations process that brought needed stability to the economy and middle-class families. She led the Administration’s efforts to deliver a smarter, more innovative and more accountable government. She oversaw the development of the President’s Second-Term Management Agenda, including efforts to expedite high-impact permitting projects, drive efficiencies and improve customer service. Additionally, she worked to ensure that our regulatory system protects the health and safety of Americans, while promoting economic growth, job creation and innovation.

Prior to serving in the Administration, Burwell served as President of the Walmart Foundation in Bentonville, Arkansas, where she led efforts to fight hunger in America, empower women around the world, and leverage Walmart’s presence in local communities to reach millions of people. During her tenure, the Foundation surpassed $1 billion in total giving.

Before joining the Foundation in 2012, she was President of the Global Development Program at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in Seattle, Washington, where she spent 10 years working on some of the world’s most pressing challenges, from vaccinations to children’s health to agricultural development. She also served as the Foundation’s first Chief Operating Officer.

During the Clinton Administration, Burwell served as Deputy Director of OMB, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Chief of Staff to the Secretary of the Treasury and Staff Director of the National Economic Council.

Prior to joining the Clinton Administration, Burwell worked for McKinsey & Company. She has served on the boards of the Council on Foreign Relations, MetLife and the University of Washington Medical Center, among other organizations.

Secretary Burwell received an A.B. from Harvard University and a B.A. from Oxford University, where she was a Rhodes Scholar.

A second-generation Greek-American, Burwell hails from Hinton, West Virginia. She and her husband Stephen live in Washington, D.C. with their two young children.

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY HONORARY DEGREE: PRESTON WU SHYON CHEN, CHARLENE JENNINGS MARSHALL, AND DOUGLAS R. VAN SCOY

Preston Wu Shyon Chen is the founder of Ho Tung Group based in Taipei, Taiwan. After earning his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from National Taiwan University, Chen headed to West Virginia University, where he received a master’s in the discipline in 1968, conducting research on the optimization of fixed bed methanation processes. He studied under Professor Chin-Yung Wen, also from Taiwan, who served as chair of the department.

After graduation, he remained in the United States as an engineer for E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. At the request of his father he returned to Taiwan where he served as a site manager for a newly formed company, the Hung Chou Chemical Corporation, which produced polyester granules, filament and texture yarn. He later founded Formosan Union Chemical Corp., where he served as chairman.

While assisting his father with the family’s textile business, he realized that the technologies used by his family were outdated and would soon make them uncompetitive on the worldwide market. As a result, Chen refocused his family business toward the emerging petrochemical industry in Taiwan.

Chen has founded 15 chemical companies. They include the flagship corporation Ho Tung Chemical Corp., which produces normal paraffin and linear alkyl benzene for use in chlorinated waxes, solvents and cleaning agents. In the early 1990s Chen established the Jintung Chemical Corporation in China, which was the first and largest joint venture company between a Taiwanese petrochemical company and Sinopec at the time. Jintung then spawned 20 companies that specialize in fine chemicals and detergents. In 2001, Chen founded Vita Genomics, Inc., in Taipei, Taiwan, a genomics-based biotechnological and biopharmaceutical company that focuses on conducting pharmacogenomics research.

Chen has always been devoted to people who are in need and helped in charities and communities including funding of Chen Yuan Ho Memorial Foundation, which donated to Taiwan 921 Earthquake Relief Fund. He has served as chairman of numerous organizations including the Chinese National Federation of Industries, the Petrochemical Industry Association of Taiwan and the Taiwan Russia Association. He has served as a national policy advisor to the Office of the President of the Republic of China and is a founding member of the Young Presidents Organization (Taipei Chapter) and of the Taipei Presidents Organization. Chen is currently an honorary alumnus of National Taiwan University and a director of the board at Nanjing University, which sponsored Jintung Petrochemical Science and Education Development Foundation to Nanjing University and inspired a myriad of students.

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 4 2015 HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENTS

Charlene Jennings Marshall served 14 years as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing Monongalia County, and seven years as the mayor of Morgantown. Born in Osage, West Virginia, in 1933, she has lived her entire life in the Morgantown area. She is a graduate of Monongalia High School, the last all-Black high school in the county before West Virginia schools were desegregated, and attended Bluefield State College. Her father, and, later, her stepfather died in mining accidents. After her stepfather’s death, she left Bluefield State and returned to Morgantown to help support her family. She worked in local industry, for the state of West Virginia, and West Virginia University until her retirement in 1998.

In 1991, concerned about conditions in her neighborhood – not far from the WVU campus – she ran for and won a seat on the Morgantown City Council. On her first night as a city council member she was elected mayor, making her the first Black female mayor in West Virginia. She and her fellow council members launched an energetic campaign to renew and revitalize the city and its neighborhoods, resulting in improvements like the Caperton Trail along the Monongahela River, which is used by thousands of citizens each year. Her seven terms as mayor set a new record in the 200-plus-year history of the city. No one had served more than five terms prior to her election. In 1994, she was selected as Mayor of the Year by the West Virginia Municipal League. During her final year as the Mayor, Marshall was elected as a Democrat to the West Virginia House of Delegates. During seven terms in this office, she was an effective advocate for human rights and education, support for families, issues affecting the elderly, and working people.

Beyond her official office, Marshall has held board memberships or leadership positions with Valley Health Care, the American Red Cross, the Morgantown Theater Company, the Morgantown Boys and Girls Club, WVU’s Staff Council, the West Virginia Human Rights Commission, the Morgantown Chapter NAACP (as Past President), and is a Lifetime member of the NAACP. Her hard work and dedication have led Marshall to be honored with the following awards: WVEA Effie Mayhan Brown Award, West Virginia Bar Outstanding Citizen Award, WVU Mountain State Bar Public Citizen, WVU Staff Council Advocacy Award, FBI Exceptional Service in the Public Interest Award, Dominion Excellence In Leadership: Strong, Men and Women Series, 2008, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Achievement Award, 1992, from the WVU Center for Black Culture and Research.

Marshall and her late husband, Rogers Leon Marshall Sr., are the parents of Gwendolyn, Rogers Jr., and Larry Marshall.

Douglas R. Van Scoy received both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from West Virginia University, and completing a stint in the U.S. Army, Douglas R. Van Scoy started his investment career in Baltimore, Maryland in 1969 with Blyth Eastman Dillon. In 1974, he went to work with Smith Barney and stayed until his retirement in 2001. He held various positions during that period and ended his career as the Deputy Director and Senior Executive Vice President of Smith Barney. Van Scoy was on the management committee and was part of the team responsible for managing the Private Client Group with revenues of seven billion dollars, 500 branch offices, and 12,000 financial consultants. He was also on the board of Robinson Humphrey and was given the leadership award from the Georgia Securities Association in 1994.

Van Scoy served as a trustee and chairman of the Galloway school in Atlanta Georgia, a trustee of the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia, and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Sterling Asset Management and Taziki Mediterranean Cafe Corporation. In 2010, Van Scoy and his business partner opened Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe in the WVU Mountainlair. The restaurant serves as a training lab for the College of Business and Economics Hospitality and Tourism program. All profits from the restaurant go to support this academic program.

Van Scoy is very involved with his alma mater. He has played a key role in the “A State of Minds Campaign,” serving as chair for both the Southeast Region and the College of Business and Economics. In the past, he has served as a board member and chairman of the WVU Alumni Association and is a member of the Order of Vandalia. He was selected Most Loyal Alumni Mountaineer in 2012. In 2011, Van Scoy was inducted into both WVU’s Business Hall of Fame and the Business and Economics Roll of Distinguished Alumni. That same year, he was inducted into the Bridgeport High School Hall of Fame. He currently serves on the board of the WVU Foundation and was named the Foundation’s Outstanding Volunteer Philanthropist in 2013.

After retirement from Wall Street, Van Scoy became founder and partner of Pit Partners, a hospitality business in South Carolina, where he and his partners own and operate several restaurants in West Virginia and South Carolina.

Van Scoy and his wife, Pamela, are graduates of Bridgeport High School, class of 1961. They have three married daughters, six grandchildren, and reside in Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina.

POTOMAC STATE COLLEGE HONORARY DEGREE: KENNETH F. HAINES

Kenneth F. Haines dedicated his life to teaching the students of West Virginia University’s Potomac State College. Haines was employed as teacher of Foreign Languages from 1952 until his retirement in 1996. During his 44 years of service, he taught French, Spanish, German, and English. Upon retirement, Haines was granted the designation Professor Emeritus of Modern Languages. A Keyser, West Virginia native, Haines graduated from Keyser High School and earned an Associate of Arts degree from Potomac State in 1950. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1952 and Master of Arts degree in 1953, both from West Virginia University. He also studied at La Sorbonne, via a Fulbright Fellowship, Indiana University, Laval University, and McGill University.

Beyond teaching, Haines provided distinguished service to Potomac State College and the greater Keyser community. He has been an active member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Associations of Teachers of French, German, and Spanish; Phi Delta Kappa; the Modern Language Association; the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages; and the West Virginia Foreign Language Teachers Association. He has also been a faithful member of the Keyser Presbyterian Church and the Keyser Rotary Club, holding many leadership positions within those organizations. He served over 20 years as secretary-treasurer and president of the Potomac State College Alumni Association and secretary of the Potomac State College Foundation, Inc. He also served as president of the Faculty Club, was faculty sponsor of the Student Government Association, and served as faculty advisor for 28 years to the Sigma Phi Omega honor society.

Haines is a master teacher who cares deeply about service, the success of his students, and the craft of teaching. This dedication has been recognized with an Outstanding Professor Award, a Distinguished Service Award, and the W.E. Michael Community Citizen Award. Haines has also given back with the Kenneth Franklin Haines endowed scholarship fund for students majoring in the arts and sciences and the Dr. Nancy M. Miller scholarship fund to provide tuition and fee assistance. He has named Potomac State College as the primary beneficiary to his estate, with specifically prescribed allocations to further enhance his scholarship endowments and fund the construction of a unique capital project that will provide aesthetic as well as functional utility on the Potomac State campus.

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 5 2015 ORDER OF AUGUSTA The Order of Augusta is awarded to a select group of each year’s WVU Foundation Outstanding Seniors. Those selected have shown superior scholarship, leadership, and service as an undergraduate. This award, the highest given to a student by the University, is named for its historical significance in the state. Augusta was among the original names considered by the Legislature when the state seceded from Virginia in 1863.

Shelby Chapman Bachelor of Science, Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Buckhannon, West Virginia

Colin Frosch Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering Fairmont, West Virginia

Elizabeth Gulick Master of Arts, Elementary Education Wheaton, Illinois

Divine Nwafor Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry Lagos, Nigeria

Nina Orteza Bachelor of Arts, Economics Bachelor of Arts, Slavic and Eastern European Studies Bachelor of Arts, World Languages, Literature and Linguistics Morgantown, West Virginia

Lucas Price Bachelor of Science, Wildlife and Fisheries Resources Morgantown, West Virginia

Victoria Reiser Bachelor of Science, Nursing Gerrarstown, West Virginia

Ogaga Urhie Bachelor of Science, Biology Lagos, Nigeria

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 6 2015 WVU FOUNDATION OUTSTANDING SENIORS Established in 1995 to signify the 40th anniversary of the WVU Foundation, the WVU Foundation Outstanding Senior award is given yearly to West Virginia University’s top graduates, based on a number of criteria: academic achievement, honors, awards, public service, demonstrated leadership, collegiate work experience, letters of reference, and a narrative of the value of the West Virginia University undergraduate experience.

Olivia Albrighton-Vanway Daniel Knight Kathleen Schessler Bachelor of Arts, International Studies Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry Parkersburg, West Virginia Wheeling, West Virginia Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry Charleston, West Virginia Derek Andreini Kaylee Kuzma Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry Bachelor of Science, Exercise Physiology Christine Snyder Wheeling, West Virginia Waterford, Pennsylvania Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering Scott Depot, West Virginia Kathryn Baker Camille Leon Bachelor of Science, Biology Bachelor of Arts, Biology Kari Still Morgantown, West Virginia Fairmont, West Virginia Bachelor of Arts, Political Science Bachelor of Arts, Women’s and Gender Studies Curtiss Boggs Jordan Lovejoy Alderson, West Virginia Bachelor of Arts, Political Science Bachelor of Arts, English Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Michael Sustar Keyser, West Virginia Bachelor of Arts, Women’s and Gender Studies Bachelor of Science, Mining Engineering Pineville, West Virginia Independence, Ohio Emily Brewer Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Madison Meadows Michael Urban Bachelor of Science, Speech Pathology and Bachelor of Science, Fashion Design and Bachelor of Arts, Geography Audiology Merchandising Bachelor of Arts, History Charleston, West Virginia Beckley, West Virginia Sissonville, West Virginia

Alexandra Connelly Ashley Morgan Haily VandePoel Master of Arts, Elementary Education Bachelor of Science, Sport and Exercise Psychology Bachelor of Science, Exercise Physiology South Bend, Indiana Hillard, Ohio Holland, Michigan

Christianne Connelly Cassandra Orndorff Morgan Villers Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry Bachelor of Arts, International Studies Elkview, West Virginia Waynesburg, Pennsylvania Bachelor of Arts, Political Science Morgantown, West Virginia Michelle Corder David Palley Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering Cassandra Waisanen Bachelor of Science, Accounting Walnut Creek, California Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering Wheeling, West Virginia Springfield, Virginia Jessica Patterson Clayton Davis Bachelor of Science, Biology Kelly Williams Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering Wheeling, West Virginia Bachelor of Science, Strategic Communications Morgantown, West Virginia Chesterland, Ohio Maren Prediger Ali El-Khatib Bachelor of Science, Chemistry Bachelor of Science, Psychology Petersaurach, Germany Hurricane, West Virginia Holly Purpura Taylor Federchook Bachelor of Arts, Geography Bachelor of Science, Forensic and Bachelor of Arts, Political Science Investigative Science Wheeling, West Virginia Billerica, Massachusetts Karen Ralph Natalie Geise Bachelor of Arts, Music Education Bachelor of Science, Chemistry Jamestown, New York Allentown, Pennsylvania Daniel Ridenour Tesia Gregg Bachelor of Science, Mining Engineering Bachelor of Arts, Biochemistry Smithsburg, Maryland Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry Colorado Springs, Colorado Jessica Rubino Bachelor of Science, Human Nutrition and Food Carol Hinke Downingtown, Pennsylvania Bachelor of Social Work Leesburg, Virginia

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 7 CONGRATULATIONS FROM PRESIDENT GEE

May 2015

Dear West Virginia University Graduates:

Congratulations on reaching this important milestone in your life.

You conquered early-morning classes, late-night study sessions, grueling exams, countless term papers and many other challenges to reach this point. The journey was rigorous, yet fulfilling because of all that you achieved.

Today is yours. Take time to celebrate this tremendous accomplishment. Your family and friends are proud of you – and so am I.

Wherever life takes you from here, stay true to yourself. Follow your instincts and blaze your own path. Tackle adversity with absolute determination, just as you have done as a student. And when you wonder if you will succeed, remember the answer is always, “Yes! You will indeed!” You have a degree from a great University.

Commencement is not a good-bye. You and your alma mater are intertwined with a gold and blue thread. Just as you will always carry the Mountaineer spirit in your heart, your imprint will remain on the heart of West Virginia University.

Sincerely,

E. Gordon Gee President West Virginia University

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 8 MAY 2015 CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION

May 15, 2015 SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH 11-14 4:00 p.m. Morgantown Event Center

May 16, 2015 May 17, 2015 SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY 15-18 SCHOOL OF MEDICINE 65-68 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Morgantown Event Center Morgantown Event Center

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES 19-24 EBERLY COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 69-72 9:00 a.m. Doctoral and Master West Virginia University Coliseum 9:00 a.m. West Virginia University Creative Arts Center REED COLLEGE OF MEDIA 25-28 9:30 a.m. DAVIS COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, NATURAL 73-78 West Virginia University Creative Arts Center RESOURCES AND DESIGN 9:30 a.m. SCHOOL OF NURSING 29-32 West Virginia University Coliseum 1:00 p.m. Morgantown Event Center COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND 79-82 SPORT SCIENCES BENJAMIN M. STATLER COLLEGE OF 33-40 12:30 p.m. ENGINEERING AND MINERAL RESOURCES West Virginia University Creative Arts Center 1:00 p.m. West Virginia University Coliseum SCHOOL OF MEDICINE 83-88 Professional Programs COLLEGE OF LAW 41-48 2:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Morgantown Event Center West Virginia University Creative Arts Center EBERLY COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 89-98 SCHOOL OF PHARMACY 49-52 Bachelor 5:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Morgantown Event Center West Virginia University Coliseum

COLLEGE OF CREATIVE ARTS 53-56 UNIVERSITY COLLEGE 99-101 5:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. West Virginia University Creative Arts Center West Virginia University Creative Arts Center

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS 57-64 6:00 p.m. West Virginia University Coliseum

Names listed in this program are taken from applications for graduation made to the WVU Office of the University Registrar for May 2015. This document is not an official record of degrees awarded. Honors listed in this program are based upon the next-to-last term of enrollment and are not official until all academic work has been certified by the WVU Office of the University Registrar.

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude † University Honors

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 9 COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 10 SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH Gregory A. Hand, Founding Dean commencement exercises May 15, 2015 | 4:00 p.m. | Morgantown Event Center

PRELUDE AND PROCESSIONAL Marguerite Bostonia Don Duncan

NATIONAL ANTHEM Devan Balaguer

WELCOME Gregory A. Hand Clay B. Marsh Vice President for Health Sciences and Executive Dean

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Ron D. Stollings West Virginia State Senator

SIMPLE GIFTS Devan Balaguer

PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES Linda J. Rudy Associate Dean for Finance and Administration

ALUMNI CHARGE Howard Gamble

CLOSING REMARKS Gregory A. Hand

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES E. Gordon Gee President West Virginia University

RECESSIONAL Marguerite Bostonia Don Duncan

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR A RECEPTION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THIS CEREMONY.

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude † University Honors

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 11 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH MASTER OF SCIENCE

Epidemiology Epidemiology Biostatistics Karen Sue Manzo Chelsea Alease Ashby Patrick James Cushing Hellina Tsegaye Birru John Chilton Honaker Michael John Cima Emily Amanda Sasala Social and Behavioral Sciences Kristin Anne Grogg Adam D. Baus Sahiti Kandati Holly Christine McGinnis School Health Education Sarah S. Singh Heidi Ann Bader Meghan Rose Villers Luke Mano Corley Kaitlin Ann Darling Scott Michael DuPont Health Policy, Management Natalie K. Johnson and Leadership Kevin Stephen Vartian Bridget Joy Boothe Ryan Michael Wamsley Andrew James Denny Robert Justice Halbritter Michael Ibekwe Kathryn Margaret Long Jill Marie Ockenhouse

Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences Maeva Marianne Abouattier Allison Paige Cole Emily Noel Eddy Gaurav Gautam Tyger Lambert Kirk Joseph Louis Klass Vanessa Bryana McGann Mohammed Mohammed Nakul Satyendra

Social and Behavioral Sciences Angy H. El-Khatib Jordan Darrel Francis Mari J. Kolanko Antegoni Demetria Kyros Jordan Lee McCann Pamela Brooke Parker Kara Viggiano Megan Elizabeth Whetzel

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 12 SENATOR RON D. STOLLINGS, MD, FACP

A native of Madison, West Virginia, Dr. Ron Stollings earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from West Virginia University. He is a graduate of the Marshall University School of Medicine, and completed a residency in internal medicine at Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University.

Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Stollings has been in private practice at Madison Medical Group and on the staff of Boone Memorial Hospital since 1985. He has been elected as a Fellow to the American College of Physicians. Also, he is a professor of medicine for the West Virginia University School of Medicine. Dr. Stollings serves on the Visiting Committees of the WVU School of Medicine and the WVU School of Public Health.

Previously, Dr. Stollings served as President of the West Virginia State Medical Association (WVSMA). He also is a founding trustee of the West Virginia Medical Foundation. Fellow physicians elected Dr. Stollings to serve as a Board member and Secretary of the provisional board of the West Virginia Physicians’ Mutual. From 1998-2000 he assisted with the Coronary Artery Risk Detection in Appalachian Children (CARDIAC) project. His outstanding devotion to his patients and his community were recognized by the WVSMA in 1994, when its members named Dr. Stollings the Rural Physician of the Year.

Dr. Stollings was elected to represent the 7th Senatorial District in the West Virginia State Senate in 2006 and was reelected in 2010 and 2014. Previously, he served as Chair of the Senate Health and Human Resources Committee. He currently serves on the Finance; Education; Health and Human Resources; Labor and Rules committees. He is a member of the Select Committee on Children and Poverty. In addition, he co-chaired the Legislative Interim Oral Health Committee.

Dr. Stollings received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University; the Award of Distinction from the Marshall University Alumni Association; the 2012 Distinguished Community Health Champion Award from the West Virginia Primary Care Association and the Inaugural Oral Health Champion Award from the West Virginia Oral Health Coalition.

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 13 SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH FACULTY

DEPARTMENT OF BIOSTATISTICS DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL AND Matthew J. Gurka, Ph.D., Founding Chair ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES George A. Kelley, D.A. Michael McCawley, Ph.D., Interim Chair Kristi Kelley, M.Ed. Rachel T. Abraham, M.D. Christa L. Lilly, Ph.D. Anna Allen, D.O. D. Leann Long, Ph.D. Heather Basara, Ph.D. Dustin M. Long, Ph.D. Alan M. Ducatman, M.D., M.Sc. Michael D. Regier, Ph.D. Lan Guo, Ph.D. Sijin Wen, Ph.D. Travis Knuckles, Ph.D. Jianjun Zhang, M.S. Douglas Myers, Sc.D. Kimberly Rauscher, Sc.D. Charles L. Werntz III, D.O. DEPARTMENT OF EPIDEMIOLOGY Thomas Hulsey, Sc.D., Interim Chair Baqiyyah N. Conway, Ph.D. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND Peter Giacobbi, Jr, Ph.D. BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Kelly K.Gurka, Ph.D. Keith Zullig, Ph.D., Chair Gregory A. Hand, Ph.D, Founding Dean Christiaan Abildso, Ph.D. Karen E. Innes, Ph.D. Geri A. Dino, Ph.D. Sarah Knox, Ph.D. Dwight Harshbarger, Ph.D. R. David Parker, Ph.D. Janet Hunt, M.P.H, Assistant Dean Ian R. H. Rockett, Ph.D. Haslyn Hunte, Ph.D. Motao Zhu, Ph.D. Alfgeir Kristjansson, Ph.D. Michael Mann, Ph.D. Ranjita Misra, Ph.D. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH POLICY, Toni Morris, M.S. MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP Nancy O'Hara Tompkins, Ph.D. Robert Duval, Ph.D., Chair Cecil R. Pollard, M.A. Lauri A. Andress, Ph.D., J.D. Roberta Sykes, M.S. Thomas K. Bias, Ph.D. Elyce A. Biddle, Ph.D. Jeffrey Coben, M.D. Warren S. Eller, Ph.D. Stephanie J.Frisbee, Ph.D. Lillian U. Smith, Dr.PH. Sarah C. Woodrum, Dr.PH.

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 14 SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY Anthony T. Borgia, Interim Dean commencement exercises May 16, 2015 | 9:00 a.m. | Morgantown Event Center

PRELUDE AND PROCESSIONAL Marguerite Bostonia John R. Winkler

NATIONAL ANTHEM Janine Ernsting

WELCOME Anthony T. Borgia

Clay B. Marsh Vice President for Health Sciences and Executive Dean

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Daniel J. Strinkoski Vice President WVU School of Dentistry Alumni Association

STUDENT GREETINGS Tyler G. Crowe President, Doctor of Dental Surgery Class of 2015

Wendi K. Gray President, Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association

SIMPLE GIFTS Janine Ernsting

PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES Dental Hygiene Amy D. Funk Director, Division of Dental Hygiene

Dentistry Robert L. Wanker Assistant Dean, Student and Alumni Affairs

Post-Doctoral and Certificates Christina B. DeBiase Associate Dean, Academic and Postdoctoral Affairs

ALUMNI CHARGE Daniel J. Strinkoski

CLOSING REMARKS Anthony T. Borgia

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Clay B. Marsh

RECESSIONAL Marguerite Bostonia John R. Winkler

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR A RECEPTION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THIS CEREMONY IN THE PLATINUM BALLROOM.

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude † University Honors

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 15 DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY MASTER OF SCIENCE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN DENTAL HYGIENE

Shayna Michelle Adamovich Orthodontics * Larina Renee Florio Amber Leann Adkins Nicholas Ryan Maddux Brenna Janel Iris Goodson Amenah Albagle Jennifer Lynn Tomblyn ** Wendi Kae Gray Nicole Irene Andreini Travis Gary Tomblyn * Zoe C. Klvana Erica Nicole Bailey Keiko Sawada Miller Eleanor Kaye Barnette * Brittany Nicole Moats Leah Rae Berkhouse Prosthodontics Alexandra Paige Pergament Mackenzie Elizabeth Boyles Christopher Heath Wine Elizabeth Marie Petrelle Angelina Browning Elizabeth Lauren Renner Colleen Anita Conlon * Caitlin May Selph Tyler Gray Crowe Dental Hygiene ** Amelia Anne Stockdale Alyssa Lynn Dillon ** Kristia Mae Thornton Jacqueline Nicole Dubins Renee Cooper-Frantz Elizabeth Ann Fitch Jennifer Kay Rodriguez Kathryn Eileen Gerber Amy Linn Governor Rawaa Haffar Christina Marie Hamer Sara Hamza Heather Gail Heaster Adam Baird Highberger Bryan David Hill Justin David Hill Samantha Nicole Jette Blake Alan Johnson Jaclyn Nicole Johnson Abney Simmons Kilcollin Jared Michael Lawson Minh Tuan Ma Ariel Denise Mooney Tho Thi-Xuan Nguyen Patrick Hamilton Noland Meredith Ann Oliver Philip Pham Sawan Vaikunth Prabhu Gabrielle Lenore Schmid Brandon David Smith Joshua Andrew Smith Adam Eric Spriggs Larissa Rachelle Stanley Jessica Jo Taylor Jordan Ross Tucker Ashley Marie Whetsell Austin Tyler Wright Stefanie Ann Yahn Scott Robert Young Lauren Victoria Yura Ryan Zelder

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 16 DANIEL J. STRINKOSKI, DDS

Dr. Daniel Strinkoski is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and received his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences in 1994 and his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from West Virginia University in 1998.

Dr. Strinkoski has been in private practice in Pittsburgh’s Northshore since graduation from the WVU School of Dentistry, and has been extensively involved in organized dentistry throughout his professional career. He is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, Pennsylvania Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Pennsylvania Dental Association and the Dental Society of Western Pennsylvania; and has served in leadership roles in multiple dental organizations.

Dr. Strinkoski became a Board member of the WVU School of Dentistry Alumni Association in 2012 and presently serves as its Vice President.

SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY MARSHALS

GRAND MARSHALS Mohssen Ghalichebaf, DDS Lora D. Graves, DDS

STUDENT MARSHALS Lisa E. Lisauckis, MSDH Alcinda K. Shockey, DHSc, MA, BSDH J. Stephen Lovell, DDS Michael J. Meador, DDS

DENTAL HOOD PRESENTERS Michael J. Meador, DDS Shelia S. Price, DDS

DENTAL HYGIENE PIN PRESENTERS M. Suann Gaydos, MSDH Ashlee B. Sowards, MSDH

DENTAL TEAM LEADERS Mohssen Ghalichebaf, DDS Lora D. Graves, DDS J. Stephen Lovell, DDS Frank J. Mastalerz, DDS Susan K. Morgan, DDS

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 17 DENTAL HYGIENE TRADITIONS

DENTAL HYGIENE PIN The circular design of the pin signifies perpetuality, and the lilac border is Dentistry’s official color. Inscribed on the border are the words “West Virginia University Dental Hygiene.” In the center of the pin is a caduceus upon which the initial “D” for Dentistry is superimposed. Encompassing the entire pin is the laurel leaf, foliage once used to crown victors in the Olympic Games but now symbolic of scholastic honor.

DENTAL HYGIENE HONOR SOCIETY Sigma Phi Alpha honors scholarship, service and high moral character among those in the dental hygiene profession. Their regalia for the ceremony include wearing key pins and a white stole with lavender trim. Member of the graduating class:

Wendy Kae Gray

DENTAL TRADITIONS

ACADEMIC HOOD The academic hood, an essential portion of academic dress, had its beginnings, along with all formal academic degrees, in twelfth century Europe. The hood represents not only the degree held by the wearer but also the institution which awarded it. Thus, gold and blue signifies this Institution and the color lilac is that of the discipline of Dentistry. The academic hood, cap and gown comprise academic regalia which represent the badge of professional dignity, with the colors indicating institution and discipline.

Lilac as the distinguishing color of dental schools was formally adopted in 1897. This color of an ancient shrub became a part of the symbolism of Dentistry. Perhaps most dentists agree with Sean O’ Casey’s appraisal: “Surely, the lilac is a rich feather in the cap of God’s creation.”

DENTAL HONOR SOCIETY Omicron Kappa Upsilon honors scholarship, exemplary traits of character and potential qualities of future professional growth and attainments. Their regalia for the ceremony include a navy stole with lavender trim. Members of the graduating class:

Eleanor Kaye Barnette Mackenzie Elizabeth Boyles Tyler Gray Crowe Gabrielle Lenore Schmid Scott Robert Young

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 18 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES Gypsy Denzine, Dean commencement exercises May 16, 2015 | 9:00 a.m. | West Virginia University Coliseum

PRELUDE AND PROCESSIONAL Brett Miller NATIONAL ANTHEM Caryn Crozier

WELCOME Gypsy Denzine Dean

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Gregg Behr Executive Director Grable Foundation

SIMPLE GIFTS Caryn Crozier

PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES Christan Coogle Teaching Assistant Professor Special Education

Doctor of Audiology Doctor of Education Doctor of Philosophy Master of Arts Master of Science M.A. and B.A. Teacher Education Program Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies Bachelor of Science

ALUMNI CHARGE President of the CEHS Alumni Association

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Joyce McConnell Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs West Virginia University

RECESSIONAL Brett Miller

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR A RECEPTION TO CONGRATULATE THE GRADUATES IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THIS CEREMONY. IT WILL BE HELD IN THE BASKETBALL PRACTICE FACILITY, LOCATED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE COLISEUM.

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude † University Honors

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 19 STAGE

Five-Year Teacher Doctoral Candidates Education Program Master of Arts (B.A. / M.A.) Master of Science

Bachelor of Arts Master Programs (Continued) Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies Bachelor of Science

DOCTOR OF AUDIOLOGY DOCTOR OF EDUCATION DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Rachel Lynn Bell Curriculum and Instruction Counseling Psychology Allison Renee Cecil Diane L. Fine Valerie Ann Ignatenko Shayna Marie Goode Jane Anne Lefevre Sonia Cruhar Hamidi Nitin Kumar Srivastava Hope Amanda Middlemas Education Brianna Ellen Robertson Diana Rae Davis Educational Psychology Zornitsa Georgieva Georgieva Li Yu Chen Megan Lorraine Smith Michael Mendicino Eveldora Ruth Wheeler

Higher Education Administration Mary Beth Angeline Torie Ladon Jackson

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 20 MASTER OF ARTS

Autism Spectrum Disorders Elementary Education Gifted Education Victoria Strope Di Biase Multidisciplinary Studies Laura Ann Arnold Chelsie Amanda Allen Tashauna Ann Chapman Christianna Brooke Alt Courtney Marie Filius Counseling Rachel Elizabeth Alvarez Heather Marie Kaufman Matthew J. Brosch Janine Alexandra Beesley Jennifer Potts Ashley Marie Coker Cranney Samantha Jo Blankenship Kristen Elaine Zukoff Sarah Elizabeth Conley Emily Belle Buras David Matthew Davis Lindsay Kathryn Cain Brenda Renee Everett Megan Elizabeth Cain Higher Education Administration Emily Leone Gause Sarah Marie-Jeanne Connelly Virginia Ann Armagh Pamela Roberts Gibson Cori Cumberland Stavros Atsas Jacob Brett Hayhurst Krisa Nicole Dayton Jessie Elizabeth Baker Alyssa Hill Denise Marie Deegan Seth Daniel Canfield Alexandra Paige Klauke Ashley Elizabeth DiPaolo Sara Keane Shuang Li Chelsie Rae Dorsey Tara Nicole St. Clair Chelsea Caroline Linsky Angelica Lynn Everetts Mary Louise Wolk Michelle Courtney Matson Mary Emily Finkel Jesse Luke Mehle Casey Nicole George Kaitlyn Marie Goins Honietia Jchanelle Morgan Instructional Design and Technology Kathryn Linzi Shaw Elizabeth Marie Gulick Hannah B. Hierstetter Bryan Daniel Bush Ashlee Jean Stevens Opal Raegan DeVor Alaina Michelle Tetrick Katherine Jesse Hughes Alexa Nicole Johnson Linda K. Donewar Katherine Anne Whelan Janet Lynn Fleenor Taylor Elizabeth Wyatt Ryan Franklin Justus Melody Kaplan Shaun Patrick Gainer Jima Rose Karlen Brett Elaine Gallagher Heather Leshay Keplinger John Clinton Heinrich Early Intervention Tiffany Lynn Lucas Early Childhood Special Education Sade Kesten Kristin Nicole Koscher Ashleigh Raven Pratt Amie Massey Aya-ay Jennifer Lindsay Brandon Dale Smithson Julie Anne Blankenship Ashley N. Liptok James Marshall Triplett Holly Brook Bush Haley Jo Litman Barry Lynn Wilt, Jr. Stephonie Joann Chapman Rabeka Ann Longbon Stephanie Nicole Mccraw Morgan Ann Marlow Melissa Sue Moore Kathleen Alice Martin Literacy Education Amber D. Tustin Kayla Rose Matics Erin Michele Coffield Ashley Brooke Mayhew Amanda Corinne Cypher Marlaena Anne Meadows Sheryl Ann Decker Educational Leadership Kerri-Ann Patricia Mullin Aubrey Lane Moskal Public School Administration Shelby Brieane Nieman Charles Edward Walker Christopher Anthony Rocini Mariah Lee O’Hara Brooke Ashton Oley Caroline May Pascarella Low Vision/Blindness Educational Psychology Kaitlyn Michelle Powell Rachel Elizabeth Mellendorf Kalynn Bree Amick Keeley N. Redmer Jill Colleen Mowrey Hilary Renee Bougher Kayla Lynn Ringer Cassandra Lynn Park Melanie Joy Clark Mollie Catherine Rosen Erin Jensen Regan Madison Rose Colley Katherine Leigh Roth Roberta Ann Tuttle Jacqueline Ann Cunningham Heather Jeanne Rozmus Gabriela Martin Barbosa Courtney Erin Schrand Lucy Rose Scotti Sarah Darlene Shrader Multicategorical Special Education Alaina Marie Sisson Shannon Christine Anderson Kaitlin Elizabeth Still Rachel E. Buser Elementary Education Caylin Ambrose Swasey Alisa L. Cushwa Matthew Ryan Tabor Arielle Lauren Becker Jennifer Rebecca Dobrzynski Caroline Drake Thomson Melissa Jo DeAngelis Rebecca Ann Florence Jessica Lynn Trickett Courtney Marie Kaminski Christopher Douglas Golliday Kessiah Dawn Uphold Lauren Marie Kaufman Jamie Alice Hill Brittany Nicole Vass Audrey Roxanne Long Leigh Ann Hoffman Casey Christine Walker Erika Diane Maynard Kelley Lynn Melvin Ciara Nicole Ware Kristen Emily Phillips Timothy Kevin Nickell Morgan SusAnn Wickline Nicole Elizabeth Roach Christopher David Puffenburger Abby Marie Wildesen Jordan Ann Smith Stefanie O’Neil Rose Nancy Rachael Stacy Melissa Lynn Wood Jessica Warner Don Lee Wilcox Nicole Marie Wright Reading Julia Rachael Schott

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 21 Secondary Education Secondary Education BACHELOR OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Brittany Leanne Conley Multidisciplinary Studies Thomas Allen Cooper Lyndsy Elizabeth Grinko Elementary Education David Matthew Davis Christie Elizabeth Herbik ** Chelsie Amanda Allen Brian Thomas Dorsey Angela Renie Kinkead Christianna Brooke Alt Kenneth Lee Edwards Susan Jacquelyn Orsini † ** Rachel Elizabeth Alvarez Autumn Lacey Gerau Janine Alexandra Beesley Fatima OJ Gindeel ** Samantha Jo Blankenship James Scott Goodnow Severe/Multiple Disabilities † *** Emily Belle Buras Markie Alexandra Gunnells Kayla Dawn Ashworth * Lindsay Kathryn Cain Max Christopher Harger Jamie Lee Davis * Megan Elizabeth Cain Heather Breanna Haskiell Sara Josephine De Piano ** Sarah Marie-Jeanne Connelly Stephanie Kah-Ling Khoo Michelle Ann Lucci * Cori Cumberland Christina Maria Kober Dana Dean Richards Krisa Nicole Dayton Christopher Andrew McBride Kylie Keck Wright † ** Denise Marie Deegan Suzanne Michelle McDonald ** Ashley Elizabeth DiPaolo Tega Caye McGuffin Chelsie Rae Dorsey Samantha Lindsey Moyers ** Angelica Lynn Everetts Alicia Dawn Phebus MASTER OF SCIENCE ** Mary Emily Finkel Adam Timothy Sparks Casey Nicole George Michael Kevin Summers II Rehabilitation Counseling Kaitlyn Marie Goins Rebecca Lynn Uphold † *** Elizabeth Marie Gulick Natalie Ann Bommarito Melissa Ann Winiecki ** Hannah B. Hierstetter Terry Brandon Bosley *** Katherine Jesse Hughes Katy Ellen Danilko ** Alexa Nicole Johnson Abigail Liane Franks Secondary Education * Ryan Franklin Justus Rosalie Anne Galliher English Melody Kaplan Stephanie Ann Hilton Caleb Michael Alvarez Jima Rose Karlen Julie Marie Jindra Alex Seth Arthur *** Heather Leshay Keplinger Caitlin Ray Mento Kellie Ann Blewitt ** Sade Kesten Sharon R. Moore Rachelle Elizabeth Green * Kristin Nicole Koscher Teressa Jo Oliverio Stephanie Nicole Green ** Jennifer Lindsay Jacqueline Michelle Schneider Emily Christine Greene † *** Ashley N. Liptok Marty Lee Shafer Cassandra Dawn Griffith ** Haley Jo Litman Katherine Joanne Sheehan Anna G. Hicks Rabeka Ann Longbon Timothy Aaron Swiger Lydia Marie Ringler ** Morgan Ann Marlow Kendra Lee Thorne Abby Rebecca Steele ** Kathleen Alice Martin Ryan Evan Turner Kayla Rose Matics Ashley Brooke Mayhew Speech Pathology * Marlaena Anne Meadows Secondary Education Megan Elizabeth Burgess Kerri-Ann Patricia Mullin Interdepartmental Studies Abigail Christine Dolph *** Shelby Brieane Nieman Emily Nicole Banton Lacy Rae Duckworth * Mariah Lee O’Hara Olivia Frances Clayton Clarice Nicole Everett Brooke Ashton Oley William Patrick Feisley Seneca Dawn Fox Caroline May Pascarella Julianne Elizabeth Forzano Rachel Ann Gerhard Kaitlyn Michelle Powell Jeffrey Brian Fuss Bethany Diana Glotfelty * Keeley N. Redmer Ethan Phillip Kline Jennifer Jeanne Haines Kayla Lynn Ringer Lydia Ruth Martinelli Emma Catherine Holmes * Mollie Catherine Rosen Erin Glennon McCarty Caitlin Marie Honaker Katherine Leigh Roth Gibson Dillion Milburn Christian Elizabeth Huntley Heather Jeanne Rozmus † *** Logan Reed Raburn Heather Lynn Jamer Courtney Erin Schrand Zachary Arthur Rust Haley Marie Kimock *** Sarah Darlene Shrader Thomas Marshall Sims Staci Nicole LeMasters * Alaina Marie Sisson Alexander J. Sofillas Jennifer Elizabeth Lyon * Kaitlin Elizabeth Still Jessica Renee Moses * Caylin Ambrose Swasey Danielle Marie Naeser Matthew Ryan Tabor Allison Marie Noble Caroline Drake Thomson Secondary Education Meredith Bridget O’Neill Jessica Lynn Trickett Mathematics Natalie Elizabeth Patton Kessiah Dawn Uphold Katherine Anne Capaldi Catherine Victoria Root * Brittany Nicole Vass Megan Marie Edwards Jenna Marie Sankoff * Casey Christine Walker Cristina Concetta Fiorentino Lauren Lee Satifka Ciara Nicole Ware Leanne Nicole Heinlein Whitney Nicole Shannon * Morgan SusAnn Wickline Elizabeth Ann Lockney Julia Ann Skuby * Abby Marie Wildesen Mariah Ann McKenzie Amanda Marie Stewart Rebecca Erin Patterson Bethany Lanette Taylor Ariel Lane Sitler Katherine Margaret Thomas Maureen Ann Spencer Melanie Kathryn Triscuit Paige Nicole Venanzi Alisha Michele Webster

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 22 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Education/Human Services Child Development and Family Studies Speech Pathology and Audiology † *** Hannah Jeanne Kehl Marissa Patricia Barney ** Christina Beth Agostini Patrick Ryan O’Dell Lisa-Marie Barone * Kelly Lynn Babin Sarah Elizabeth Catterton Greer McKenzie Bailey Nicole Marie Devine † ** Olivia Marie Bayer Secondary Education Theresa Marie DiAmario Bridget Coan Bellardini * Lyndsy Elizabeth Grinko Megan Catherine Espinosa ** Jillian Michelle Blaine Christie Elizabeth Herbik Lennon Harlow Ford † *** Emily Marie Brewer * Angela Renie Kinkead Nicole Marie Gallo †*** Mary Beth Bulriss ** Susan Jacquelyn Orsini * Sara B. Gani † *** Samuel Isaac Chambers Caitlin M. Grant †*** Jenna Leigh Cramer ** Jennifer Lynn Hall Kara Lynn Daniel * Amy Beth Hamilton I Tyler Alan Dipzinski Margaret Anne Kelley *** Taylor M. Douthitt Leah Elizabeth Koontz ** Olesya Egelova Samantha Jane Kreiter † *** Christina Michelle Feghali * Trasha Gail Laskody * Rachel T. Frye Crystal LaSha Leary Zachary Robert Galley * Kristy Marie Lennon ** Tess Joell Halverson Kayla Jade Lipscomb ** Regan Nicole Henderson Alyssa Marie Mason * Ashley Elizabeth Houchin Jasmine Marie Miller ** Victoria Elizabeth Kearns Courtney Leigh Murray * Samantha Dawn Kerwood Sophia Mae Nicoloudakis ** Taylor Kieffer Erin Kelley Nolan ** Gabriella Kovtun Jordyn Rachel Norman * Karley Jo Lawrence Jessica Danielle Potts *** Sarah Elizabeth Lindsay Kelly Marie Rider *** Jenna Ann Littleton Michalla Lorraine Sanders ** Stephanie Anne Lockovich McKenzie Paris Sherman * Jonathan Robert Lough Jacqueline Witt *** Sarah Elizabeth Mabry Makinsey Brooke Wright *** Kristen Breann Mack * Tia Marie Mancini * Sarah Faye Phipps * Olivia Jean Plazak ** Brenda Mae Rowlands *** Max Shafer † *** Carolyn F. Silveira * Chelsea Leigh Simpkins * Meghan Elizabeth Snyder Karleigh Brooke Swales *** Catherine Marie Taverna ** Bridget Mary Tobin Morgan Alexandra Vincent

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 23 GREGG BEHR

In his ninth year as executive director of the Grable Foundation, Gregg Behr manages a grantmaking portfolio advancing high-quality early childhood education, improved teaching and learning in public schools, and robust out-of-school time support, including digital, maker, and STEAM learning.

From 2002-2006, Gregg served as president of The Forbes Funds. Nationally, Gregg is a trustee for GreatNonprofits.org and Grantmakers for Education, and is a former board chair of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO). In Pittsburgh, he is a trustee for A+ Schools. Previously, Gregg served as board chair for the Mentoring Partnership, Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania, and WQED Multimedia’s Community Advisory Board. He was also a trustee for the Women and Girls Foundation. An advocate for digital, maker, and STEAM learning, Gregg has written for such publications as the Huffington Post and the Harvard Family Research Project, and has spoken at such events as SxSWedu and Games for Change.

In 2014, Gregg accepted the Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Award on behalf of Pittsburgh’s Kids+Creativity Network. In 2013, the Western Pennsylvania Forum of School Superintendents presented him with their Voice of Advocacy Award. In 2012, Gregg was honored with a doctorate of humane letters from Saint Vincent College for his work on behalf of children and youth. And in 2010, he received the Lay Leader Award presented by the Pittsburgh chapter of Phi Delta Kappa -- the same award once given to one of Gregg’s heroes, Fred Rogers.

Gregg is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and Duke University’s School of Law. He and his family reside just north of Pittsburgh.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES FACULTY

BENEDUM COLLABORATIVE COUNSELING COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS John Stallings REHABILITATION COUNSELING Carolyn Atkins COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY Ashleigh Callahan James Bartee Jeremy Donai CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION John Blake Leslie Graebe LITERACY STUDIES Regina Burgess Karen Haines EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP Jeff Daniels Robin Jones Matthew Anderson Margaret Glenn Mary Ellen Koay Charline Barnes Rowland Edward Jacobs Norman Lass Malayna Bernstein Monica Leppma Kimberly Meigh Sylvia Berryhill George Mamboleo Michelle Moore Johnna Bolyard Heidi O’Toole Gayle Neldon Jane Cardi Christine Schimmel Robert Orlikoff Jeffrey Carver Jennifer Taylor Janet Petitte Christopher Crowley Vishakha Rawool Allison Dagen Dennis Ruscello Eva Erdosne Toth INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR DISABILITY Kenneth St. Louis Micah Fierstein INFORMATION AND JOB ACCOMMODATION NETWORK Mary Haas D. J. Hendricks Sharon Hayes LEARNING SCIENCES AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Helen Hazi Terence Ahern Lauryl Lefebvre SPECIAL EDUCATION Mete Akcaoglu Stephanie Lorenze Sara Aronin Reagan Curtis Melissa Luna Christan Coogle Gypsy Denzine Ashley Martucci Kimberly Floyd Patricia Haught Erin McHenry-Sorber Melissa Hartley Paul Hernandez Aimee Morewood Bernard Jones Ugur Kale Dale Niederhauser Barbara Ludlow Carol Markstrom John Oughton Michael Mayton Kristin Moilanen Steve Rinehart Michael O’Neal Lucas Moore James Rye Naomi Rahn Anne H. Nardi Joy Saab Ann Richards Karen Rambo-Hernandez Beth Satterfield Amy Root Lynne Schrum Lorena Ruberg Sarah Selmer Neal Shambaugh Melissa Sherfinski M Cecil Smith Audra Slocum Nancy Taylor Nathan Sorber Jessica Troilo Sam Stack Suzanne Walraff Hartman Heiko ter Haseborg Bobbie Warash Robert Waterson Nancy Wolfe-Dilgard Randy Wiesenmayer

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 24 REED COLLEGE OF MEDIA Maryanne Reed, Dean commencement exercises May 16, 2015 | 9:30 a.m. | West Virginia University Creative Arts Center

PRELUDE AND PROCESSIONAL Danielle Taylor NATIONAL ANTHEM Faith Snyderman

WELCOMING REMARKS Maryanne Reed Dean

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Rob King Senior Vice President ESPN “SportsCenter” and News

SIMPLE GIFTS Faith Snyderman

PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES Master of Science: Integrated Marketing Communications Chad Mezera, Director of Online Programs

Master of Science: Journalism Steve Urbanski, Director of Graduate Studies

Bachelor of Science in Journalism: Advertising Sang Lee, Associate Professor

Bachelor of Science in Journalism: Journalism Gina Martino Dahlia, Teaching Associate Professor

Bachelor of Science in Journalism: Public Relations Rita Colistra, Associate Professor

Bachelor of Science in Journalism: Strategic Communications Sang Lee, Associate Professor

ALUMNI CHARGE Mike Casazza WVU Sports Writer Charleston Daily Mail

CLOSING REMARKS Maryanne Reed

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES E. Gordon Gee President West Virginia University

RECESSIONAL Danielle Taylor

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR A RECEPTION TO CONGRATULATE THE GRADUATES IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THIS CEREMONY. IT WILL BE HELD IN THE DOUGLAS O. BLANEY LOBBY AT THE FRONT OF THE CREATIVE ARTS CENTER.

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude † University Honors

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 25 MASTER OF SCIENCE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Integrated Marketing Communications Advertising Kristine Rena Mary Amstutz Katja Amy Obstgarten Tyler John Adams Michael Shane Arrington Shannon Monique Oldham Fantazzia Tishunisi Bender Kayla Marie Badini Rebecca Rose Olsavsky ** Jacy Elisabeth Bishoff Catrina M. Belt Kelly Marie Outwater ** Jenna Ashley Britton Andrea Michelle Blanton Chelsie Alexandrea Patrick Joshua Alexander Bryant-Gainer Julian Ray Cavazos Stefanie Noelle Peterson ** Stephanie Marie Burt Kimberly Rae Coleman Aricka Pore * Hannah Rose Chenoweth Gerilee Adelle Davison Brian Christopher Powell *** Ryan Jeffrey Hall Tracy Lynn Domeracki Jamelle Sean Price Roy Jason Labaton Blair Ashley Dowler Kara Kristine Price Asia Timisha Lewis Catherine Yvonne Eisenhart Cristhie Marie Ramirez Steven Nicholas Luber Mohamed Elsherief Christina Joy Ramos Nicola Marie Marini Josiah Leigh Fisher John Howard Ricks Katie Jean McCarthy Angel Paula Fitzpatrick Ashley Marie Riebel Christopher Robert McGraw Jennifer Lee Frazer Kate Marisa Ruddle Robert Church Moseley Brian Daniel Gallaher Lindsey Ander Schwalb Annaliese Elizabeth Niemeyer Derek Genereaux Sarah Elaine Shank * Thomas Temesgen Sarah Lynn Greer Laura Christine Shea * Tanya Lisa Wasyluk Joseph Anthony Gura Brittany Marie Smith Breanne Nicole Zackery Colin Matthew Haas Jody Kosinski Smith Kristin D. Hansen Krista Leigh Sponsky Alexandria Nicole Ariel Harris Michelle Anne Squires Stephanie Jo Haussler Joanna Brittany Stemple Bethany Shoemaker Hendricks Bridgette Leeann Stonestreet Christa Ann Heupel James Michael Taylor Tamara Hooks Kimberly Ann Truelove Rickie Rose Huffman Glenn Aaron Waldron Erik Richard Johnson Erin Michelle Warby Samantha Nicole Jones David Logan Wheatcraft Shameka C. Jordan Marcie Lynn Wingfield Kaylee Renee Kirsch Neely Elaine Zanussi Matthew Timothy Krack Lauren Anna LeBeau Nicole Marie Lightbourne Julia Vawter Link Journalism Bethany Kate Luck-Hutson Kristen Leigh Basham Beth Anne Manwaring Brittany Furbee Rachael Catherine Masse Abu Daud Mohammad Isa Carly Marie McElroy Zachary Tyler King Elliott Shay McNeil Catherine Elaine Lovell Christopher Michael Meadows Rashidah Carmen Rae Lynn McCoy Lauren Marie Metheny Tyler White Mertins Tyler West Murray Milda Marie Mullins William Grant Norman Sarah Kathryn Wisniewski Rachel Lynn Yoke

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 26 Journalism Public Relations Strategic Communications Steven Daniel Accardi Hope Patricia Adams Adam Rex Ahlstrom Erika Kelli Bibbee Adrianna M. Barbato Eric Bain Aluise Carl Jacob Bojesson Hannah Elizabeth Bass Thomas Jameson Andriani ** Tessa Leigh Bonnstetter *** Alexandria M. Beto Logan McKenzie Barry Lauren Elizabeth Caccamo * Kelsey Nicole Bignell Lauren S. Barsa Charles James Clarke Alyson Layne Bliss Valerie Katherine Bennett Jennifer Marie Clarke Madeline Flynn Carey Anna Diann Blankenship Callie Marie Clendenin *** Emily Charlotte Cotter Allison Sinclair Boyd Nicole Renee Curtin Katharine Elizabeth Jane Eakins Jasmine Del Carmen Calderon Chloe Sylvia Dawson ** Margaret Anna Gonsiewski John Campbell Anndria Nichole DelSpina Cara Anne Jaskiewicz Ralphael Louis Chavez ** Emily Ann Denman Jordan Elizabeth Kennedy * Joon Hsin Chow Matthew G. DeTitta ** Molly Jean Kurtz Marissa Michelle Conrad † * Renata Elizabeth DiGregorio * Makayla Suzanne Lewis Olivia Morgan D’Amato Dillon Anthony Durst Nicole Ann Marcus Ashley Nicole Daniels Jonathan Francis Fehrens Julia Shea-Flannery Marrin Michael F. Davidson Katelyn Danielle FitzGerald Brian Gregory McCracken Zachary James Davis *** Nicole Lynn Ford ** Evelyn Langan Merithew Louis Anthony Dilan Brittany Furbee * Mackenzie Anne Mullenax *** Hannah Joy Force Emily Renee Giangreco *** Alexa Nicole Nagy Carley Diana Franks Arthur Preston Hartman ** Allison M. Pitchford * Brittany Nicole Funcheon Schuyler Edan Harvath * Abigail Faith Roberts Samantha Nicole Gabage Iman Hasan Matthew George Saseen Jena Louise Gardner John Thomas Horak Lindsay Ann Scarberry ** Lacie Shae Geary ** Erin Colleen Irwin Lauren Michelle Seiler Nora Lee Gingrich Andrew Richard Jones ** Eleni Fotini Skezas Katelyn Marie Goodnough Devon Marie Kelly Carly Jo Stover Sara E. Griswold ** Chad Allan Kriss Mark Edward Talkington II Amanda Christine Gross Steven Jared Laks Danielle Marie Thomas * Sierra Haven Halstenberg Carlee Rose Lammers Jessica Ray Wiley Harold Horacio Howar Taylor Marie LaSota ** Michael Mckinnley Hudgins Danielle M. Mastro Christopher Anthony Jimenez Maurice Robert Matthews II Taylor Louis Lester Jobin * Stephen Doyle Maurer Kelsey Meredith Johnson Alexa Rae McClennen Caitlin Mary Kline * Zachary Aaron Oser Tyler Le ** Ryan P. Petrovich Rueben Lee Carley Jane Posey Katelyn Marie Lester Natalie Suzanne Price Chelsea Lynn Lindner Shane Thomas Price Benjamin T. Lobosco ** Kiley Madison Putnam Jordyn Nicole Mathis Luis Felipe Quiles IV Adrianna Mariah McFadden Jessica Marie Rangel William Michael Mertz, Jr. ** Austin Rempel Eric Anthony Miller * Jamie Lynn Robinson Haley K. Peters I Whitley Lynn Rose Justin Matthew Porco Jacqueline Moore Sagar Michael N. Putzu Nicholas Ryan Shnider Jessica Neal Ratcliffe Logan Michael Snider *** Amber Renae Ravenscroft Brian George Thorpe Emily Rose Roach Courtney Tranter Nicole Marie Ryder Brandon N. Vansickel Christopher Robert Schad Nicholas Villano Evan Loren Scheiber Nicholas Andrew Wesdock Emily Rose Scoular Adam George Woodring Amber Rose Seamann Patrick Kevin Shuey, Jr. Keryssa Amber Slaubaugh News Editorial Erica Samone Smith Christopher David Lee Samantha Elizabeth Strejeck Ryan Van Buren Allison Biers Wallace

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 27 ROB KING

In January 2014, Rob King was named Senior Vice President, “SportsCenter” and News, transitioning from the digital and print arena to oversee all of “SportsCenter” and ESPN’s newsgathering operations and to lead the future efforts of the company’s largest sub-brand.

Just five months into his current position, Fast Company named King among its “Most Creative People 2014.”

Previously, as Senior Vice President, Content, ESPN Digital & Print Media, King was responsible for all content and the overall editorial direction of ESPN’s leading portfolio of digital and print sports properties, including text, audio, video and multimedia content. He also oversaw management of the award-winning team of more than 200 editors, writers and designers across ESPN.com and its network of related sites, ESPN The Magazine and espnW. King worked with ESPN’s many news, information and programming units to develop greater cross-platform integration and development of cross-media franchises.

In June 2007, he served as Vice President and Editor-In-Chief of ESPN.com, before adding oversight of digital video and audio content as well as all editorial content on ESPN’s local sites. In 2004, he was senior coordinating producer in the studio production unit, responsible for, at various times: ESPN’s award-winning NBA studio programming, the award-winning “Outside the Lines,” ESPN’s on-location coverage of major golf events, including the Masters and the U.S. Open and ESPNEWS, the nation’s only 24-hour sports news television network.

King began his career in the newspaper business. From 1997-2004, he was at The Philadelphia Inquirer, serving as graphic artist, deputy sports editor, assistant managing editor and deputy managing editor. Prior to that, King worked at the Louisville Courier-Journal as a graphic artist, director of photography and presentation editor. From 1987 through 1992, he worked at the Courier-Post in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, a major suburban Philadelphia paper. His first job was with the Commercial-News in Danville, Illinois, as a general assignment reporter and graphic artist.

King received a bachelor of arts degree in English from Wesleyan University in 1984. In 1986, King attended Penn State, studying journalism as part of the School of Communication’s inaugural graduate class. He is a proud former member of the Daily Collegian staff.

REED COLLEGE OF MEDIA FACULTY

PROFESSOR TEACHING ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Maryanne Reed, Dean Gina Martino Dahlia

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS TEACHING ASSISTANT PROFESSORS Joel Beeson Emily Hughes Corio Rita Colistra April Johnston Sang Lee Mary Kay McFarland Diana Knott Martinelli, Widmeyer Professor in Public Relations Catherine Mezera John Temple Jeffrey Moser Steve Urbanski Elizabeth Oppe Tom Stewart ASSISTANT PROFESSORS Hongmin Ahn LECTURERS Alison Bass David Smith Bob Britten Dana Coester EMERITI PROFESSORS Geah Pressgrove Paul A. Atkins Lois Raimondo, Shott Chair of Journalism John H. Boyer Changmin Yan Charles F. Cremer R. Ivan Pinnell Guy H. Stewart William R. Summers, Jr. Pamela D. Yagle

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 28 SCHOOL OF NURSING Tara Hulsey, Dean commencement exercises May 16, 2015 | 1:00 p.m. | Morgantown Event Center

PRELUDE AND PROCESSIONAL Marguerite Bostonia John R. Winkler

NATIONAL ANTHEM Janine Ernsting

WELCOME Tara Hulsey

Clay B. Marsh Vice President for Health Sciences and Executive Dean

DEAN’S MESSAGE Tara Hulsey

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Elisabeth N. Shelton Associate Dean of Academics

SIMPLE GIFTS Janine Ernsting

PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES Roger Carpenter Assistant Professor

ALUMNI CHARGE Patricia J. Maramba Senior Lecturer

FAREWELL TO THE CLASS Layla Newbrough, Outstanding BSN Student

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Clay B. Marsh

RECESSIONAL Marguerite Bostonia John R. Winkler

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude † University Honors

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 29 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Shavon Trenice Darden *** Elizabeth Brann Altmeyer ** Domineca Marie Keefover Courtney Maria Pate *** Brittany Marie Anderson Katie Michelle Kelly * Morgan Rae Baker Allison Marie Kincaid Lindsay Ann Bandura *** Chelsie Lyn King DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE *** Casey Renee Baxter †** Kristen Lynne Kirkpatrick Emily Tyler Benford Camille Taylor Koppenhaver Tiffany Lynn Berry *** Mary Jo Krantz Kendra Lynn Barker * Traci Jade Bolyard Samantha Marie Lilley Kimberly Ann Bird * Joscelyn May Nicole Broschart Lindsay Nachelle Lowe Dennelle Lynn Parker †*** Alexa Brooke Bumgarner Deanna Lynn Lucas * Taylor Robin Buzzard *** Chelsea Christine Meissner * Elizabeth Ann Capeless Mallory Diane Miller MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING †** Chelsea Anne Carolin * Jennifer Marie Mills * Claire Elizabeth Caruso ** Ashlee Nicole Mitchell Halie Laura Amoroso Anthony James Casto Abbie Elise Morgan Carla Renee Isble Bane *** Morgan Elaine Casto * Miranda Blake Morrison Blake Erin Boggess Bryana Christian †** Alexandrea Sage Murray Kayleigh Dawn Burner Cara Renay Ciuffetelli *** Layla Haver Newbrough Kara Annette Cipriani Alexis Lynn Cocco Alyssa Nicole Ortiz Shelly Marie Conner Blair Elizabeth Coen †* Emily Ann Ott Kathryn Houska Felts Kelli Agnes Marie Cole * Lindsey Claire Pankau Renee P. Francisco Ashley Marie Collins Edwiin De Jesus Parra Tammy Lea Franklin Mary Elizabeth Cunningham Nicole Marie Pennington Emily Yvonne Galeota Jasmine Tecumseh Cutlip ** Grant Adam Perrine Lesia Darlene Gibson †** Catherine Grayson Daniels * Grace Katherine Porter Christopher Paul Haas Christina Anne DeRoia Emily Lauren Potter Alicia Nicole Hinerman †*** Laura Kaitlin Dixon ** Nicholas Donald Powell Deanna Brooke Hinkle ** Kelsey Leigh Dominick * Jeremy Prahl Christine Elizabeth Humphries * Haley Michelle Durkacz * Candace Renae Rakes Samantha Elizabeth Izat Simona Enciu †*** Victoria Lee Reiser Christina Lynn Jenkins *** Katherine Campanilla Fajardo Laurel Anne Robinette Mandi Johnson ** Lauren Elizabeth Fink * Bethany Anne Sapen Cierra Paige Kochy ** Aleksandra Helen Fleck *** Nicole Therese Scalera Kirsten Marie Kowalski Morgan Elizabeth Franz Alicia Jane Scott Colleen Marie Kroll †*** Tessa Elizabeth Gardner ** Merritt Nikkole Shaver Jonathan Dale Lucas * Ashley Nicole Gill Tyler Wayne Shimko Zebulun Isaac Mallow Courtney Renae Gillman ** Hillary Lauren Shultz Susan Ruth McKenrick †** Hannah Jean Hartley Linzy Beth Silberg Dawn Ann Molina Colleen Erin Heaton Tammy Ann Skidmore Beth Marie Nass *** Sarah Michelle Hefner Janele Renea Smith Melissa Kasubick Phillips *** Allison Kristine Helmick Brianna Nicole Snyder Kirsten Elizabeth Powell Lauren Nicole Hill * Summer Lee Socha Rebekah Joy Reyes ** Anna Rebecca Hoffman * Sarah Louise Stas Catherine Emily Robson * Danielle Elizabeth Holden ** Jessica Ellen Straw Kathryn Lynn Roush KyAnne Janee Holman Kristen Michelle Summers Brittany Nicole Sabo †*** Abbey Jo Horner Terry Allyn Taylor Rebekah Elaine Simpson * Hailey Rae Hubble * Kaitlyn Marie Tizzano Deborah Lynn Spurlock †*** Jenna Paige Hull * Lindsay Ellen Toler Lee Gray Staley Brandy Lee Jarvis Michael Trent Wable Michelle Dawn Stewart Christopher Ryan Jenkins ** Joshua William Wells Lisa Danielle Summers ** Laiken Marie Johnson * Rachel Leigh Wharton Chelsea Marie Troutman †*** Natalie Brooke Jones ** Courtney Shannon Wyatt Sarah Louise Turner Erin Kathleen Kane * Deniese Arlene Wright Karen Renee VanCamp Mary Anne Varner Heather Dawn Weaver Joel Francis Williams Lahoma Lynne Wilson

POST-MASTER’S ADVANCED STUDY CERTIFICATES

Dena Kay Barker Yvonne Marie Garcia Ellen Palmer Hoban Carla Ruth Ramey Janice Duling Roy Debra Sue Clark Deborah Ann Walter

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 30 ELISABETH N. SHELTON, PHD, RN, CEN, ANEF

Elisabeth N. Shelton, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, is Associate Dean of Academics in the West Virginia University School of Nursing. Prior to her current appointment, she served as Assistant Dean for Student Services, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Academic Affairs, and Interim Dean. She is a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) and a Fellow in the National League for Nursing Academy of Nursing Education (ANEF), the only person to hold that distinction in the State of West Virginia. She serves as an on-site evaluator for the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Dr. Shelton earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from the University of Maryland (Walter Reed Army Institute of Nursing), a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree with a focus in pediatric long-term care from George Mason University, and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from Widener University. She is a veteran of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps.

Dr. Shelton is a recognized expert in nursing education. She has taught and been an administrator in all levels of nursing education, from associate degree through doctoral level. She developed, implemented, and evaluated a model of student retention, which considers background characteristics of students, their internal traits, and sources and types of external supports in predicting their persistence and potential for academic success. Through her model of student retention, she has promoted innovative practices in multiple educational environments by leading efforts to consider both academic and non-cognitive factors in the admission and retention of students. As part of her work with student retention, Dr. Shelton developed and tested an instrument to measure perceived faculty support. The Perceived Faculty Support Scale has been used in numerous research studies throughout the United States and Canada. It was the first instrument to measure faculty support in both the classroom and clinical settings from the student’s perspective, and measures both functional as well as psychological support.

Dr. Shelton will retire from West Virginia University School of Nursing in June, 2015 after a career of over 43 years in nursing practice and nursing education.

SCHOOL OF NURSING MARSHALS

Kari Sand-Jecklin, Ed.D., MSN, RN, AHN-BC Susan Newfield, Ph.D., RN, PMHCNS-BC Susan Pinto, MSN, RN, FNP-BC

SIGMA THETA TAU INDUCTEES

Kierra Bays Mackenzie Leone Samuelle Beeson Calla Lipscomb Angela Bohon Megan Loy Kelsey Boyd Jonathan Lucas Janelle Dearfield Susan McKenrick Marilyn DeSantis Philip Mickinac Kylie Doherty Carol Oliver Kristin Elswick Luisa Padilla Alyssa Fairbanks Melissa Phillips Brittney Gregg Grace Porter Hannah Hartley Allen Potter Samantha Hazelwood Jina Roy Cheyenne Hedrick Holly Scheppe Samantha Izat Lindsay Skaff BreAnna Jahn Grace Stover Tia Jordan Clare Tillman Meagan Kauffman Kaitlyn Tizzano Sarah Kennedy Sarah Turner Natalie Kniffen Joshua Wells Brenna Lansden

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 31 2015 SCHOOL OF NURSING HONORS AND AWARDS

The MSN Alumni Leadership Award is presented to Master of Science in Nursing students from the Morgantown and Charleston campuses who model professional advanced practice in nursing to their peers, influence peers, colleagues, consumers, and clients to value advanced practice nursing as a profession, accept responsibility and accountability as a leader and client advocate for the nursing profession, and demonstrate the potential and commitment to advancing nursing as a profession. It has been awarded this year to:

Christopher Haas

The BSN Alumni Leadership Award is presented to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing students who model professional nursing to their peers, influence peers, colleagues, consumers, and clients to value nursing as a profession, accept responsibility and accountability as a leader and client advocate for the nursing profession, and demonstrate the potential and commitment to advancing nursing as a profession. It has been awarded this year to:

Chelsea Meissner

The Student Awards for Excellence are given by the faculty to students in the MSN and BSN (senior, junior, sophomore, and freshman) programs based on excellent GPA and the outstanding way in which the student exemplifies the goals of their respective program. It has been awarded this year to:

Halie Amoroso MSN

Layla Newbrough BSN

Joshua Wells BS/BA-BSN

The Patsy Hesen Haslam Public Health Nursing Award is given by the BSN community health faculty to the graduating baccalaureate nursing student who has demonstrated excellence and interest in public health nursing. It has been awarded this year to:

Angela Bohon

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 32 BENJAMIN M. STATLER COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND MINERAL RESOURCES Eugene V. Cilento, Glen H. Hiner Dean commencement exercises May 16, 2015 | 1:00 p.m. | West Virginia University Coliseum

PRELUDE AND PROCESSIONAL Brett Miller NATIONAL ANTHEM Caryn Crozier

WELCOME Eugene V. Cilento Glen H. Hiner Dean

HONORARY DEGREE PRESENTATION: PRESTON CHEN E. Gordon Gee President West Virginia University

Jennifer Orlikoff Chair, Faculty Senate

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Preston Wu Shyon Chen Founder and Chairman Ho Tung Group

SIMPLE GIFTS Caryn Crozier

PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Science Warren R. Myers, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Bachelor of Science Chemical Engineering Rakesh Gupta, Chair Civil and Environmental Engineering Radhey Sharma, Chair Lane Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Brian Woerner, Chair Industrial and Management Systems Engineering Kenneth Currie, Chair Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Jacky Prucz, Chair Mining Engineering Vladislav Kecojevic, Professor Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Samuel Ameri, Chair

ALUMNI CHARGE Warren R. Myers CONFERRAL OF DEGREES E. Gordon Gee RECESSIONAL Brett Miller

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude † University Honors

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 33 STAGE

Master of Science Doctor of Philosophy Mechanical and Aerospace Chemical Civil and Environmental

Mining Lane Computer Science and Electrical Petroleum and Natural Gas Industrial and Management Systems

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY MASTER OF SCIENCE

Aerospace Engineering Industrial Hygiene Safety Management Chad Colby Panther Jordan Michael Glover Segun Ajewole Stacey Rae Kamarec Michael Olawale Akehinmi Chemical Engineering Rana Ali Magrm Joshua Michael Becker Josh Saurabh Suresh Chaudhari Justin Anthony Meador Jedidiah Douglas Crawford Xiaoning He Keenan Michelle Monaghan Daniel Edwin Curry Mark Wayne Smith Avram William Siegel Oladokun Kazeem Fadoju Yueting Wu Arthur Adam Thurdekoos Jeremy Nathan Humberson Bingbing Wu Andrew Jongwoo Kim Civil Engineering Karis Mckenna Kline Murat Dinc Mohammad Hossein Motabarzadeh Mohammad Hadi Niki Rashidi Matthew Thomas Musser Kerry Dale Stauffer Ugochi Deborah Nnabuihe Tahsin Alper Yikici Habib Ogbuta Otunyo Roger Foston Paugh Brandon Richard Radicic Computer Engineering Jasmine Renee Scheffel Huihua Lu Andrew Preston Schoemer Charles Derek Wilson Computer Science Mohmad Alfateh Hashem Zaroog Richard Alan Beal Julian Marshall Dymacek Lingyun Wen

Electrical Engineering Mohammad Fanaei Xiang Li

Industrial Engineering Zongyu Geng

Mechanical Engineering Belachew Negash Amare Marc Cyrill Besch Gennaro Campitelli Hemanth Kumar Kappanna Nicholas Jay Morris Tomas Ignacio Muchenik Cena Cesar Augusto Sandoval Leon Bharadwaj Sathiamoorthy

Mining Engineering Robert Bekker Krog Mingming Li

Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Shohreh Amini

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 34 MASTER OF SCIENCE MASTER OF SCIENCE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Sheldon Michael Blackshire Yousef Saber Abdel-Rehim Serdar Ali Bilgili Kiruthika Krishnamoorthy Sudhakar Akkena Drew Edwin Bittner Krishna Teja Medam Sandeep Allada Trevor Wayne Caplinger Caleb Michael Rice Prem Teja Alluri Yaohui Ding Miranda Nannette Straub Engin Baran Evan Daniel Ford Spencer Lynn Clites Venkata Subba Sai Satish Guda David Cody Lee Cutright Shimeng Hao MASTER OF SCIENCE Temitope Olalekan Dere Andrew Wayne Hoover IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Anjana Chowdary Devineni Alexander Trenor Hypes Varun Garaga Vinay Jakkali Kenneth Ray Hite Sucharitha Koleti Mohamed Joma Elmajdoub Jason Patrick Ice Yashwanth Chowdary Maddineni Timothy Bryan Albright Ross Aditya Jakka Joshua Aaron Matheny Sujan Phani Kumar Kasani Ronald Andrew Mongold Robert Bruce Martin Sai Suvineeth Ramayanam MASTER OF SCIENCE Mohamad Mashta Jonathan Rojas IN CIVIL ENGINEERING Sundara Ram Matta Jordan Lynn Sell Sneha Nagabhyru Savan Suri Andrew Manuel Aguilar Priyanka Nathala Jonathan Taub Haidar Shakuir Aldaach Sai Krishna Ramineni Mariana Maher William Youyi Feng Chloe Elizabeth Snyder Jonathan Andrew Yancey Aubrey Elizabeth Harris Maurya Srungarapu Zhanxiao Ma Preethi Priya Vallapu Abdullah A. A. Y. Y. Maarafi MASTER OF SCIENCE Sai Krishna Anudeep Paraitham IN MINING ENGINEERING Luis Carlos Parra Luckert MASTER OF SCIENCE Herbert Mac Spengler IN ENGINEERING Manuel Alejandro Badani Prado Ye Tao Ming Fan Frank Peter Taverna III Jason Brandon Battin Dakota Donald Faulkner Kyle Robert Turner Di Wang Santosh Vangala Kayla Danielle Weimert MASTER OF SCIENCE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS ENGINEERING IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE Bassam Abdulhameed Al Abdulkareem Behnam Dehghan Erfan Mustafa Mahdi Al Lawe Ankith Reddy Pamulaparthy Mahmoud Hajaga Awnour Tazin Afrin Ying Pei Vahidreza Bitarafhaghighi Raja Sai Siddhartha Bimanathi Aida Rabiee Gohar Andrew Timothy Jenkins Suma Chaganti Benjamin Joseph Kleiner Divya Ganesan Alexandra Power Stockdale Elliott Vincent Iannello Sai Ram Nellutla Sushmita Nellutla MASTER OF SCIENCE Andrei Mihai Perhinschi Benjamin Nathan Province IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING Bhargav Sai Krishna Ravuri Nafiseh Salmani Niyasar Justin Broussard Nithin Uppalapati Christopher Thomas Jones Jacob Douglas Wolen Jonathan Allen Miller Jeffrey Allen Yancey Christopher Michael Rozycki Brian Waibond Thi

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 35 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

** Samuel Winfield Ayers * Ahmed Adel Albuwaidy Naser M. Al Khaldi † Christopher Ronald Bupp Steven Wayne Alford II Fajer Ibrahim Alkandari Joshua Alan Childers Matthew Douglas Artimez Shane Douglas Antonik Ryan Eli Clark † * Nicholas J. Bagnolo *** Cameron Michael Banasick * Alexander James Curtin Steaven Michael Brenwald Olivia Bodnar Ryan Patrick Dudley † * Richard Roderick Casteel ** Torrey Astor Bolden Mark Leo Eckerl, Jr. Cody Leon Cheesebrough Michael Anthony Borrelli † ** Eric J. Fabozzi Kayla Pauline Cook † Jason Tyler Boso ** Mofetoluwa Oluwaniyimi Fagbemi † * Kathleen Elizabeth Cranmer James William Bradshaw † ** Jessica Allegra Felde † ** Vanessa Allison Cuppett * Connor Scott Buker Phillip Kevin Garretson † *** Ross Tyler Dalton Ronald Lee Burdette † ** Alexander William Gray † ** Kylie Ileane Dmitrzak * Joseph Michael Cottrill James Alex Jones * Scott Thomas Dorsey ** Laura Elizabeth Dalton Tanner Lee Kellogg † ** Gregory John Ede Joshua Allen Derda † *** Thomas Lacy Lusk ** Kevin Andrew Eisentrout James Henry Dragon Nicholas Anton Mcfarland Brianna Michele Enochs Eric Daniel Estep Emily Louise McGill Andrew Dylan Epperly * Chelsea Jean Evans † ** Christopher Michael Nestor Abdulaziz Saeed Fenais Corey Dale Fair Justin Dernbach Pelar * Timothy Patrick Foran Joshua James Ferguson Matthew Robert Przybysz † * Nicholas John Fouty Michael David Fiebert † *** Conor Stephen Pyles Clark Walter Hamilton III * Erica Suzanne Flederbach † *** Matthew Gregory Siburt Jeremy Scott Jerden † Dirk James Fletcher Akihiko Suga † ** Megan Jewell † *** Colin Mitchell Frosch Robert King White † ** Brock Adam Karolcik Kurtis James Garrett ** Matthew Kendrick Williams * Kelly Christine Kramer Sarah Michelle Gilroy Edward Richard Yoho ** Thomas John Lewis Matthew David Gruytch David A. Zedan Joseph James Marozzi † *** Elliott Scott Hair † ** Andrew Michael Marra Fahad Hamadah ** Matthew Steven McLaughlin † * John Franklin Headley BACHELOR OF SCIENCE † *** Patricia Nicole Moran Tyler Lane Hedrick IN BIOMETRIC SYSTEMS † * Kathryn Nicole Neely Lloyd Anthony Henry Colin Niemeyer Souleymane Papah Kabore † * † *** Daniel Charles Knight † Nikul Shailesh Patel Jeffrey Ryan Blankfeld Dalton Kuhn † *** Jonathan J Itschner ** Andrew Joseph Radcliffe ** John Paul Shank *** Guadalupe Leon † * Alicia Mae Kowalski ** Brandon Thomas LeRoy Casey Alexander Norville ** Tanner Scott Sherman * Linley Smolow * Darren James Lorah Jacob Rose * J ustin Allan Matheney Morgan Rose Trester * Jason Michael Solensky Riley Ellen Stevens David Witold McCloskey Julia Helen Tintle Ryan Evan Michael Derek Edward Wayne Justin Lee Miller Andrew Philip White Sarah Elizabeth Miller Cameron Lewis Yaussy *** Tyler Anthony Mims John Patrick Zugschwert Matthew Aaron Mongold William Charles Mozelewski Joshua Michael Murray Opeyemi Hussain Ogunlana Gregory Robert Pais *** David Wilson Palley Dominick Joseph Parrotta Ryan Thomas Patterson Eric Alfred Peterson Jack Eugene Poore II † ** Andrew Peter Poszich Ryan Andrew Renzi * Benjamin David Richardson *** Elizabeth Dawn Robey † *** Christine Ann Snyder * Paul Bijan Soudmand Christopher Alan Sowers Alexander Thomas Spangenberg Rebecca Lynne Stas Tommy Garrick Staubs, Jr. † *** Jeffrey Ryan Stevens ** Matthew Steven Stoy Clay Swenglish † ** Andrew Lawrence Taddie Logan Tyler Trifone ** Jonathan Michael Ware Joshua Grant Welsh Laura Rose Wild *** Theodore Ross Zaras COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 36 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

Saud Alramzi ** Reem Alshikh Daniel Colin Adamek Dominique Taylor Amos * Zainab Hidiban Alamri Suliman Khalid Al Ghamdi *** Adam Joseph Burky Majid Ibrahim Alyami Mohammed Ali Alkhaldi John Michael Dixon Qutaiba Monther Asad, Jr. † ** Nicole Alexandria Audette Bryant Joseph Donato Alexander Michael Botten * Pilar Samantha Ayala † ** Matthew Evan Dunbar Kerlin Canelli Waleed Ali Babiker Edward Ryan Finlaw † * Maxx Alexander Chancey Bradley Deatonne Babuscio Alan Patrick Fluder † ** Matthew Evan Dunbar Georgette Jane Ball Christopher Jordan Fuller Christopher Jordan Fuller * Carrie Elizabeth Bolling Charles Nathan Hupp Jamie Lynn Hallam Tyler Daniel Boutillier * Steven T. Kimble II Seth Andrew Howdershelt † ** Sarah Elizabeth Broyles James Lanham Jesse Alexander Hozempa ** Stephen Andrew Burda *** Eric Tyler Loy Charles Nathan Hupp Chantelle Nicole Casto Dustin Ray Matheny † *** Jonathan J. Itschner Austin Daniel Cinalli Francis Louis Murray Brandon Samontesa Linn † *** Clayton Howard Davis *** Alex Michael Pingley *** Eric Tyler Loy Isaac Nicholas Eye † *** Dominic Thomas Pucci IV † * Christopher Antonio Martinez William Thomas Fanning Garrick Lance Servello Caleb Nathanael Montgomery Brian William Flesche * Haley Christine Smith Casey Alexander Norville Kara Ann Frank * Joshua Patrick Suess * Lance John Pearce III Kyle Robert Frazee Alan Joseph Torres-Kulik Heather Nicole Roberts James Edward Gaber Donald Vuong Jacob Rose Rosana Larissa Gaspar † * Joshua Lawrence Ward Tyler Ray Seitz Brittany Melissa Glenn † ** Samuel Floyd Wood Charles Allen Taylor Catherine Juliann Goliat Blake Handley Woodruff Gregory Leon Thurston Jaclyn Ann Hamilton Alan Joseph Torres-Kulik Paige Anne Harrold-Smith † ** Ryan Scott Trimmer Isaac Wilson Hartman BACHELOR OF SCIENCE † ** Jacob Paul Tyo † * Jonathan Brigham Hayes IN COMPUTER SCIENCE ** Rebecca Lauren Yaffe ** Patrick James Hipelius John Thomas Holt IV *** Patrick Daniel James Whitney Ronald Alexander Robert Anthony Johnson II Kathleen MacKenzie Baker † * Autumn Marie Knight * Jeremy Alexander Dole Justin Philip Lee Jacob Alexander Dunn † ** Yee Wen Ler Tyler Alexander Durham *** Katie Nicole Linville * Alexander Robert Finkelstein Brandon Keith Maynard † ** Andrew Michael Forbes † *** Tyler Reid McCutchan Christopher Ho Daniel Michael Parillo III Michael Lee Johnson Brian James Pasquale Ryan David Kingston † * William Kevin Patch II * Rachelle Marie Lawson Krystal Kay Pellicano *** Matthew Eugan McCoy Colin Michael Perry Bradley Scott Moyer * Jordan Andrew Roberts Francis Louis Murray Nathaniel Paul Robinson Daniel A. Nutter *** Robert James Rosenberger Shane Tyler Perine *** Steven Christopher Saab Gregory Kevin Perkins Helena Marie Sakla Corey James Rexroad David John Scott Robert Lewis Richmond ** Zachary M. Seamon * Haley Christine Smith † * Alyssa Marie Secreto Uriah Scott Sypolt Michael Craig Stearns † ** Samuel Floyd Wood † * Sarah Nicole Taylor Samuel Robert Tintle Joseph Vozniak † *** Cassandra Allyse Waisanen * Katlin Holland Ware Ian Wetherbee

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 37 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING IN MINING ENGINEERING

Temitope Oluseye Agboola * Joshua Mason Lester Shane Douglas Antonik Fahd Saqer Al-Mutairi Alyssa Nicole Liberatore James William Bradshaw Alaudeen Mohammad Alamoudi † *** Thomas Lacy Lusk Max Andrew Colton * Michael James Ammer Samantha Michelle Lynn Ryan Jonathan Cook Jason David Andrews † *** Matthew Lawrence McCabe Edward Austin Davis * Matthew Thomas Asher † * Olivia Shattuck McCulloch Jonathan Blaine Fowler ** Jonathan Francis Bean Nicholas Anton Mcfarland Joshua Michael Holmes Justin Michael Berg Derek T. Mellon Souleymane Papah Kabore Samuel Joseph Brunetti III ** Joseph Michael Minard Christopher Michael Lantz Howard Franklin Bugg V † ** Christopher Michael Nestor Charles Robert Laughlin III Rachel Kristin Byrnes * Morgan Elizabeth Parker Jamie Lee Lusk Joshua Alan Childers Jason Keith Pauley Bryant Emerson Miller Ryan Eli Clark Justin Dernbach Pelar William Charles Mozelewski † ** Alexander Lowell Clarkson † David Andrew Peng Matthew Cole Pence Dylan Robert Coffey Nicholas Maxwell Persichetti † *** Daniel Seth Ridenour Clayton Scott Coss *** Ryan Thomas Polidora Francis Lee Simpson Kelsey John Crawford Matthew Robert Przybysz Christopher Alan Sowers * Alexander James Curtin † *** Conor Stephen Pyles † * Grant Benjamin Speer * Brandon James Davis Naveed Vincent Raygani Rebecca Lynne Stas Troy Michael Devericks † ** Kristina Charleen Reilley † *** Jeffrey Ryan Stevens *** Jesse Rye Diamond † Zachary Ricci-Braum *** Michael Robert Sustar Ryan Patrick Dudley Justin Eli Rine Kristina Cierra Toth * Jared Michael Dunn ** Nicholas Cody Ryder Mark Leo Eckerl, Jr. David John Scott † ** Eric J. Fabozzi † *** Matthew Gregory Siburt ** Mofetoluwa Oluwaniyimi Fagbemi *** Joshua Joseph Sleva † ** Jessica Allegra Felde * Joshua Philip Smith Phillip Kevin Garretson Cameron Mitchell South † *** Ethan Mark Garrison *** Nicklaus Keith Steele Christopher A. Gomke Logan Marshall Stout † ** Alexander William Gray Heath Bryant Stroud Blake Alexander Higgins * Bryanna Kristen Stuchell Jacob Stewart Hill Aaron Thomas Teter Joseph Anthony Jacobs † ** Kenneth Cassidy Tyner James Alex Jones Douglas Eliot Waxman Nicholas M. Kalo Robert King White Juhong Kim Alhassan Salman Yasin Frederick Anthony Kirchner Edward Richard Yoho Philip Andrew Korpeck David A. Zedan Katie Lynn Lahoda † ** Matthew Charles Zeh Corey Wayne Leef

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 38 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS ENGINEERING

Ali A. Rahim Abdulrasool ** Richard Paul Kalsey, Jr. Mustafa Hussain Al Hajji Eric Scott Kaplan Jalal Abdulaziz Al Mairza Mohammed Fahd Kayali * Mohammed Ahmed M. Al Zayer Ryan William Keys Ali Emad Al-Ameer Lance Michael King Nawaf Baqi Aldhafeeri Shane Kuhn Aqel Alkhaldi † *** Ayman Abdulrahman Lam Muthanna Abdullah Alkhalid * Benjamin Reed Lohr ** Lyla Fouad Almaskeen Brittany Mishele Loveland Sari Almatar Cory Michael Manns Abdullah Mutlaq Alshabaan Maria Francesca Mata Madrid Hamood Zemam Alzemam Trenten Michael Mcvey Emmanuel Bate ** Max Alexander Messenger Andrew Scott Benjamin Sean Alexander Minney † * Alexis Anne Bigler Zachary William Mullen Jeremy Ryan Booker Jarrett Jacob Myers Allison In Soon Boothby Virgi Martial Nganso Anzie J. Brewer ** Shay Gregory Noss Michael Ian Callahan Michael Gianni Palma † *** Shelby Kathryn Chapman † *** Matthew William Palmer Carl Eugene Chidester II † * Lauren Marie Panzo Colleen Kouvaris Childress Amanda Jo Parrish James Albert Cornell Harshal Patel Anthony Joseph Cucinotta Justin Pauley Kevin Schuyler Dalrymple Nicholas Lee Sander Brice Dang Nsongue Ismael Sidi Mahamane Julienne Carole Djimatche Mfogmi Richard Hank Steinmiller * Jacob Andrew Duska Jacob L. Susser Zachary Brent Elbon Arslan Syed *** Eyad Zaki Elzaibak Kristen Nicole Taylor ** Stephen James Farwick Jennifer Annette Testerman Greg Filbey Chukwunyere Anthony Uwakwe Benjamin William Gast Jonathon Kimball Waldron Ozi Blekou Zeye Gbabre John Michael Wales Herbert Michael Hand, Jr. Ghislain Josimar Wassu Wassu David James Heck Haven Renae Williams Joshua Daniel Hixson David Lee Williamson Ross Paul Hutton Nicholas Andrew Zerante Anthony Brandon Jordan

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 39 PRESTON WU SHYON CHEN

RALPH M. BARNES SENIOR SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Established by the family of Ralph M. Barnes, an alumnus of the College of Engineering, to encourage, recognize, and reward superior academic performance, this award goes to the graduate(s) with the highest grade point average during their junior and senior years while enrolled as a full-time student. Recipients will be announced during the ceremony.

ENGINEERS’ CREED

As a professional engineer, I dedicate my professional knowledge and skill to the advancement and betterment of human welfare. I pledge:

To give the utmost of performance; To participate in none but honest enterprise; To live and work according to the laws of man and the highest standards of professional conduct; To place service before profit, the honor and standing of the profession before personal advantage, and the public welfare above all other considerations.

In humility and with need for divine guidance, I make this pledge.

Adopted by the National Society of Professional Engineers, June 1954

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 40 COLLEGE OF LAW Gregory W. Bowman, Interim Dean and Professor of Law commencement exercises May 16, 2015 | 1:30 p.m. | West Virginia University Creative Arts Center

PRELUDE Danielle Taylor CALL TO ORDER John E. Taylor Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Professor of Law

PROCESSIONAL Danielle Taylor

NATIONAL ANTHEM Faith Snyderman

WELCOMING REMARKS Gregory W. Bowman Interim Dean and Professor of Law

HONORARY DEGREE PRESENTATION: CHARLENE J. MARSHALL Joyce McConnell Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs West Virginia University

Steve Robinson University Registrar, West Virginia University

COLLEGE OF LAW PROFESSOR OF THE YEAR RECOGNITION Jared T. Dotson President, Class of 2015

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Arthur L. Rizer 2015 College of Law Professor of the Year

SIMPLE GIFTS Faith Snyderman

PRESENTATION OF JUSTITIA OFFICIUM AWARD TO Gregory W. Bowman FRANKLIN D. CLECKLEY DARRELL V. MCGRAW, JR. LARRY V. STARCHER

HOODING OF THE GRADUATES Gregory W. Bowman

ALUMNI CHARGE Cynthia L. Turco Vice President of Legal Affairs CarolinaEast Health System College of Law Class of 1975

CLOSING REMARKS Gregory W. Bowman

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Joyce McConnell

RECESSIONAL Danielle Taylor

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR A RECEPTION TO CONGRATULATE THE GRADUATES IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THIS CEREMONY. IT WILL BE HELD IN THE WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW LOBBY.

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude † University Honors

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 41 MASTER OF LAWS DOCTOR OF JURISPRUDENCE

Charles Samuel Hale II Amanda Kathleen Adams Matthew Ryan Leonard Raymond Albert Hinerman Melissa Dawn Adkins James Lee Lindsay James Russell Leach Thomas Flynn Altmeyer Eric Ryan Lyda Andrew Scott Myers Nicole Michelle Annan Jordan Elizabeth Martin David James Peters Brandon Lane Austin Stephanie Lynn Mascella LaTasha Nicole Banks Austin Michael Maynard Kenneth Robert Bannon John Howard McCutcheon Marc Douglas Basham Martin Eugene McKeen Michael Joseph Behrens, Jr. Kaitlyn Nicole McKitrick Ryan Michael Benninger Samantha Anne Meadows Yaa Acheampomaa Boachie Rachel Elizabeth Miller Rebekah Marie Bofinger Katherine Marie Moore Paul Corkrean Bonasso Whitney Rachel Morgan Thad Andrew Bowyer Richard Ross Morris Raymond Edward Boyce, Jr. Aaron David Moss John J. Brewster Cody Thomas Murphey William Lee Burner Anthony E. Nortz Cleve Covert Burns Mark Anthony Palermo Zachary Alexander Cameron Nicholas Paul Parker Amanda Terasa Camplesi Kelly Galen Pawlowski Dominick Edward Cangemi Joseph Blake Pennington Patrick Scott Carpenter Ian Alexander Peters Kristopher Bryan Casdorph Ellyse Taylor Peterson Chance Jered Chapman Kristofer Charles Petrie Jamie Danielle Chapman Elizabeth Ann Pietranton James Aaron Clark Samantha Christine Postlewaite Harrison Michael Cyrus Taylor David Potts Elizabeth Ashton Davis Justin Mathew Raber Edward Hood Dawson Amelia Kathleen Rapp Jared Decker Lee Elizabeth Rice Ramone Winton Diggs Andrew Carver Robey Eric DiVito Amy Nicole Rogers Jared Thomas Dotson Tyler Scott Rohrbaugh Jeffrey Owen Dye II Sara Elizabeth Rowley Kasey Eliza Fields Debra Lynn Rusnak Matthew Francis Finamore Shaun Sumner Russell Maria Lillian Ford Andrew Scott Ryan Marshall Scott Foster Leighann Paulette Sainato Michael Dru Frazier Jeff Thomas Seldomridge David C. Fuellhart III Bruce Anthony Senior Afshein Ghezelbash Andrew Cory Shaffer Larri Marissa Grace Kathleen Colborn Siegrist Taylor Leigh-Ann Graham Michael James Spooner Michael Patrick Gruber Emily Elizabeth Stamper Ashley Megan Hawkins David Ray Stone Stanley Allen Heflin Ryan William Storm Christian Matthew Hickman Ralph Charles Surman, Jr. Laura Ann Hoffman Alexander Blake Sutler Jason Lee Holliday Jordan Alexandra Swaton Walter Brown Holston IV William J. Telek Courtney Hooper Camron Barrett Tenney Grace Elizabeth Hurney Amanda Lauren Tomblyn Jeremy Lee Hylton Ray Wesley Toney Chidi Prudence Ifionu Jason William Turner Andrew Dayne Isabell Devon Thomas Unger Joel Patrick Jones, Jr. Paige Kasmier Vagnetti Matthew Bernard Kirchner Camille E. Wartts Ellen Marie Kist Stephanie Nicole Welsh Martin Patrick Kuntz Brianna Lynne Whiteman Kate Michelle Lacy Alex Jeffrey Zurbuch Jill Elizabeth Lansden Stephanie Lynn Zwerner

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 42 STUDENT MARSHALS

Matthew F. Finamore PRESIDENT, STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION

Kenneth R. Bannon CHIEF JUSTICE, MOOT COURT BOARD

David R. Stone, Jr. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, WEST VIRGINIA LAW REVIEW

John D. Pizzo PRESIDENT, MARLYN E. LUGAR TRIAL ASSOCIATION

ORDER OF THE COIF Selection to the Order of the Coif, as represented by the white circle on the graduate’s hat, is a recognition of outstanding scholarly achievement in law school. West Virginia University has been the home of a chapter of the Order of the Coif since 1925.

ORDER OF THE BARRISTERS A national honorary organization, the Order of the Barristers encourages oral advocacy and brief-writing skills through effective law school appellate moot court programs. Members of the Marlyn E. Lugar Trial Association, the Moot Court Board, and students who have outstanding oral advocacy achievements are eligible for the award.

PATRICK DUFFY KOONTZ PRIZE The Patrick Duffy Koontz Prize is a monetary prize awarded to West Virginia residents selected by the WVU College of Law scholarship committee on the basis of scholarship, character, and leadership potential.

THOMAS N. CHAMBERS AWARD IN TAXATION The Thomas N. Chambers Award in Taxation was established by the West Virginia Tax Institute in recognition of outstanding achievement by a student in tax law scholarship.

THE WEST VIRGINIA LAW REVIEW The West Virginia Law Review publishes three scholarly issues each year, which regularly are cited by courts throughout the nation as an authoritative source of interpretation and explanation of the law. Candidates for the law review are selected on the basis of academic performance and legal research and writing skills following their first or second year in law school. Members of the board elect the Editor-in-Chief, who appoints other executive editors. The West Virginia Law Review is the fourth oldest student-led law journal in the nation and was established in 1894.

MARLYN E. LUGAR TRIAL ASSOCIATION The Marlyn E. Lugar Trial Association is an honorary society of law students selected based on their grades in Trial Advocacy. Participating students compete in intramural trials during the fall of their third year and represent the WVU College of Law in external trial competitions during the spring. The Association also sponsors and conducts the West Virginia Invitational trial competition, which is open to all students at the WVU College of Law.

MOOT COURT The Moot Court Board manages the George C. Baker Cup intramural appellate moot court competition. Members of the WVU College of Law national and international moot court teams are selected from the members of the board on the basis of competitions and represent the college throughout the area and the nation.

CLINICAL LAW PROGRAM The Clinical Law Program provides civil legal services to qualified clients with a variety of concentrations. These cases provide excellent experiential learning opportunities for law students. GENERAL PRACTICE CHILD AND FAMILY WITH MEDICAL-LEGAL PARTNERSHIP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION IMMIGRATION INNOCENCE PROJECT LAND USE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TAXPAYER ADVOCACY UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT VETERANS ASSISTANCE PROJECT

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 43 THE JUSTITIA OFFICIUM AWARD The WVU College of Law Justitia Officium Award recognizes outstanding contributions and service to the legal profession and is the highest honor the WVU College of Law bestows. Established in 1978, in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the WVU College of Law, the Justitia Officium Award is presented annually. A bronze plaque bearing the recipient’s name and year awarded is mounted in the lobby of the WVU College of Law.

FRANKLIN D. CLECKLEY Franklin D. Cleckley is considered by many to be one of the state’s most influential legal scholars and practitioners. Born and raised with 10 brothers and sisters in Huntington, he received his undergraduate education at Anderson College in Indiana in 1962 and his J.D. from Indiana University School of Law in 1965.

Following law school, Cleckley served three years as a Navy JAG officer, acquiring the reputation as the most requested lawyer in Vietnam. After his military service, he earned an LL.M. from Harvard University in 1969.

In 1969, Cleckley joined the faculty at the West Virginia University College of Law, becoming the first holder of the Arthur B. Hodges Chair of Law. He was the first African-American member of the faculty and staff at the College of Law, and the first full-time African-American professor at West Virginia University.

A demanding legal educator, Cleckley was frequently selected by students for the Outstanding Teacher Award. He has influenced generations of lawyers who have gone on to serve at the bar, in the legislature, on the bench, and in other leadership capacities around the world.

In 1994, Cleckley was appointed by the governor to serve on the Supreme Court of Appeals for West Virginia, where he served with distinction for two years. He was the first African-American on the state’s highest court. During his tenure, Cleckley wrote over 100 majority opinions.

Cleckley is the author of the “Handbook on Evidence for West Virginia Lawyers” and the “Handbook on West Virginia Criminal Procedures,” volumes referred to as “the bible for West Virginia’s judges and attorneys” by the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.

Cleckley has successfully argued many important civil rights cases in the state and revived the Mountain State Bar Association, the oldest minority bar in the country, founded in 1915. Over the course of his career, he frequently served as a one-man legal aid society for clients who could not afford legal representation. He also established a foundation that gives former convicts educational and employment opportunities.

In 2013, Cleckley retired from the WVU College of Law, becoming a professor emeritus.

DARRELL V. MCGRAW, JR. Darrell Vivian McGraw, Jr. has left an indelible mark on the law of West Virginia, serving as a Supreme Court Justice and Attorney General with distinction.

A native son of McGraws/Tipple in Wyoming County, he was educated at John McGraw School, Berea Academy, and Pineville High School. He served three years in the U.S. Army, before attending WVU. In 1959, as student body president, McGraw completed a student government project to obtain the mast of the USS West Virginian that stands as a landmark at the University.

He continued his education at WVU, earning a J.D. in 1964, and returning to earn a master’s degree in 1977.

Following law school, McGraw served as counsel to Governor Hulett C. Smith and to the Legislature while in private practice. In 1976, he was elected to the Supreme Court of Appeals for West Virginia, serving until 1988.

At the Supreme Court, McGraw established himself as a progressive jurist. A few of the recognized landmark actions of the court during his time included the 1978 Mandolidis decision, which recognized the rights of injured workers to hold intentional violators of work place safety laws accountable; the mandating of proper funding of public education; the enforcing of human rights law; and the obligating of proper funding for public pensions. In 1987, he served as the state’s Chief Justice.

In 1992, McGraw was elected Attorney General of West Virginia and served five terms in that office until 2013. The Consumer Protection Division under McGraw was greatly expanded, received national recognition and for two decades it engaged in exemplary work recovering multi-millions in dollars on behalf of West Virginia consumers, especially the state’s elderly and most vulnerable.

As Attorney General, McGraw was involved in many high profile national cases, including as a leader in the 1998 multi-billion state tobacco settlement that ultimately entitled West Virginia to $1.8 billion.

In his public service McGraw advanced the causes of civil rights, social justice, health care, environmental protection, governmental accountability, children’s welfare, and employee protection to ensure benefit of their law to all West Virginians.

McGraw is married to educator Dr. Jorea Marple, who served as the first female West Virginia Superintendent of Schools.

LARRY V. STARCHER Born near Henry’s Creek between Roane and Calhoun counties, Larry V. Starcher is a long-serving and distinguished member of the legal community in the state. He earned his bachelor’s degree in 1964 and his J.D. in 1967 from WVU.

He was a Justice on the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia from 1997-2008, serving as Chief Justice in 1999 and 2003. He retired from the Supreme Court at the end of 2008, becoming a Senior Status Justice/Judge. He served as a Monongalia County Circuit Court Judge from 1977-1996 with 18 years as the Court’s Chief Judge.

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 44 Since January 2009 Starcher has been a Lecturer in Law at the West Virginia University College of Law, teaching trial advocacy and pre-trial litigation. He has served as an adjunct faculty in the College’s trial advocacy program since 1991. As a Senior Status Justice/Judge, Starcher has also served as judge on over 100 trial court cases since retiring from the Supreme Court.

Prior to his career as a jurist, Starcher was the Director of the North Central West Virginia Legal Aid Society and a private lawyer. He was also an assistant to the WVU Vice-President of Off-Campus Education.

As a circuit judge, Starcher was active in the area of juvenile justice reform, pioneered the use of work-release and community service as punishment for non-violent offenders, and handled several jail and prison conditions by appointment by the Supreme Court. He also presided over 20,000 asbestos injury cases and sat as judge on a six-month state buildings asbestos trial.

Serving on the Supreme Court as Chief Justice, Starcher promoted diversity of Court staff, developed the circuit judge law clerk program, worked for improvements in the administration of the judiciary, and reactivated the gender fairness task force.

Starcher has authored several hundred reported court opinions and many articles, including “Choosing West Virginia’s Judges,” Quinnipac Law Review (2001), and “A Judicial Philosophy: People-Oriented Justice,” West Virginia Law Review (2009).

He and his wife, Becky, have three children who are all WVU graduates.

PAST JUSTITIA OFFICIUM AWARD RECIPIENTS Herbert S. Boreman ‘78-’79 Frances L. Horn ‘91-’92 Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. ‘04-’05 Robert T. Donley ‘78-’79 Kenneth D. Gray ‘92-’93 Joseph R. Goodwin ‘05-’06 John E. F. Wood ‘79-’80 Robert E. Maxwell ‘93-’94 Thomas R. Goodwin ‘05-’06 Charles C. Wise, Jr. ‘79-’80 Thomas B. Miller ‘94-’95 George R. Farmer, Jr. ‘06-’07 Frank C. Haymond ‘80-’81 William T. Brotherton, Jr. ‘95-’96 J. Davitt McAteer ‘06-’07 Hale J. Posten ‘80-’81 Paul L. Selby ‘95-’96 Thomas B. Bennett ‘07-’08 Stephen Ailes ‘81-’82 Arthur M. Recht ‘96-’97 Charlotte R. Lane ‘07-’08 Robert G. Kell ‘81-’82 Elizabeth V. Hallanan ‘96-’97 Joseph P. Albright ‘08-’09 Russell C. Dunbar, ‘82-’83 Thomas E. McHugh ‘97-’98 John Robert Clifford ‘08-’09 Sec. Cyrus Vance, ‘82-’83 Willard D. Lorensen ‘99-’00 Irene C. Berger ‘09-’10 Paul J. Kaufman ‘83-’84 Margaret L. Workman ‘99-’00 Stanley M. Hostler ‘09-’10 Harry G. Shaffer ‘83-’84 Charles H. Haden II ‘00-’01 Charles M. Love III ‘10-’11 Robert C. Byrd ‘84-’85 John L. McClaugherty ‘00-’01 Robert M. Steptoe, Jr. ‘10-’11 Thomas M. Chambers ‘84-’85 John T. Copenhaver, Jr. ‘01-’02 Ellen Cappellanti ‘11-’12 Judith A. Herndon ‘85-’86 John E. Jenkins, Jr. ‘01-’02 Scott S. Segal ‘11-’12 Paul N. Bowles ‘86-’87 Robert B. King ‘02-’03 Susan S. Brewer, ‘12-’13 Guy O. Farmer ‘87-’88 M. Blane Michael ‘02-’03 Lloyd G. Jackson, II ‘12-’13 Harry E. Moats ‘87-’88 Joseph Simpson Farland ‘03-’04 Forest “Jack” Bowman ‘13-’14 Herbert H. Henderson ‘88-’89 Sue Seibert Farnsworth ‘03-’04 The Honorable O.C. Spaulding ‘13-’14 Vincent V. Chaney ‘89-’90 Irene M. Keeley ‘04-’05

CHARLENE JENNINGS MARSHALL

Marshall and her late husband, Rogers Leon Marshall Sr., are the parents of Gwendolyn, Rogers Jr., and Larry Marshall.

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 45 CLASS OF 2015 GIFT The Class of 2015 has presented a collective gift to the WVU College of Law. This class gift is made up of individual contributionsb given by the following members who wish to recognize those who have supported them in their quest to master the discipline of law.

AMANDA KATHLEEN ADAMS KASEY ELIZA FIELDS In honor of my wonderful family. I couldn’t have done it without you. In honor of my parents, Sandy and Paul Fields; my sister, Kelsey; and my grandparents, Mary and James Fields and Patty Cox. Thank you for your MELISSA DAWN ADKINS love and support. In honor of the Acrees, the Adkinses, Little Union Baptist, April Clodfelter, Jennifer Knight, Diana Meadows, all of Summersville: the wind beneath DAVID CLARK FUELLHART III my wings. In honor of my parents, David and Teresa, and my wife, Lena. Thank you for your constant love, encouragement, and support. In honor of Doug, JD, Hunter, and Hope. Thank you for standing by me. You are my world. Love you more than I can say. AFSHEIN GHEZELBASH In honor of my parents, Nasser and Mascie. Thank you for being the best In memory of Grandpa Acree. This is for you and also Grandma Acree. parents in the world. Mom and Dad thank you for making me believe I could do anything. Philippians 4:13 MARISSA GRACE In honor of my father, Larry, and my mother, Tina. None of this would be THOMAS FLYNN ALTMEYER possible without your love and support. In honor of my parents, Brann and Helen Altmeyer, and my siblings, Jacob, Leelyn, and Libby. TAYLOR LEIGH-ANN GRAHAM In honor of my family, Penny, Chris, Zachary, and Madison Graham (who NICOLE MICHELLE ANNAN deserves an honorary JD). In honor of my parents, John and Marjorie Annan. I couldn’t have done it without you all! LATASHA NICOLE BANKS In honor of my family. Thank you for all of your love and support even MICHAEL PATRICK GRUBER when I felt like giving up. I love you. In honor of my parents, Chuck and Pat Gruber; my brother, Chad Gruber; and my fiancée, Julie Closson. Thank you for all of your support, YAA ACHEAMPOMAA BOACHIE encouragement, and love. In honor of my loving parents. Thank you for everything. ASHLEY MEGAN HAWKINS THAD ANDREW BOWYER In honor of Scott, Tammy, and Josh Hawkins. Thank you for supporting In honor of Danny and Elaine Bowyer, my parents, and our forebears. my dreams and giving me the strength to succeed. We did it! Your sacrifices for a better future got me here. I’ll strive to live up to your precedents. STANLEY ALLEN HEFLIN III In honor of my loving wife, Sarah, and our three wonderful children, WILLIAM LEE BURNER Christian, Luke, and Isaiah. In honor of Blythe, Liam, Reagan, and Elliott. LAURA ANN HOFFMAN ZACHARY ALEXANDER CAMERON In honor of my parents, John Hoffman and Ellen Maxwell-Hoffman, for In honor of my parents, Todd and Christine. Thank you for your continuing their unwavering love, encouragement, and support. support and encouragement in my life. Thank you so much. JASON LEE HOLLIDAY DOMINICK EDWARD CANGEMI In honor of my loving wife and sons, Shannon, Ian and Owen, and my In honor of my family. Thank you for all your support during my education. parents.

JAMES AARON CLARK COURTNEY HOOPER In honor of my grandmother, Betty Holmes, who is directly responsible In honor of Mom, Dad, Michael, and Elizabeth. I appreciate all your love for me receiving my JD today as well as my parents, Vivian and George, and support so much. Thank you for everything. I love you! for creating me. GRACE ELIZABETH HURNEY HARRISON MICHAEL CYRUS In memory of my great-grandmother, Lorraine Wall Hurney. I’m proud to In honor of my mother, father, Jeff Gordon, and all other family members. follow in your footsteps. Thank you for your support. ANDREW DAYNE ISABELL In memory of my inspiration, Dale Earnhardt. I finally did it! In memory of my grandmothers, Ann Isabell and Bonnie Coffman.

EDWARD HOOD DAWSON, III JOEL PATRICK JONES In honor of my parents, sister, and all family who have supported me. In honor of my parents, Patrick and Cynthia Jones, and my grandparents, Opal and Wendell Jones. JARED DECKER In honor of Mom, Kolt, and Liz. Your love and support throughout my ELLEN MARIE KIST journey have meant more to me than you will ever know. I apologize in In honor of my parents, Greg and Lori Kist. Thank you for everything! advance for tonight’s bar tab.

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 46 JILL ELIZABETH LANSDEN LEE ELIZABETH RICE In honor of Randy Schrader, Harold Schrader, Charles Lansden, and In honor of my parents, Joe and Mary Glenn Rice, and grandparents, Dan Martine Lansden. and Alice Lee Ferguson. I would not be here today without each of you!

JORDAN ELIZABETH MARTIN AMY NICOLE ROGERS In honor of my parents, Ted and Julie Martin, and my grandparents, Sam In honor of my wonderful family that always encourages me to reach my and Juliana Scolapio. Thank you for all your love and support. goals.

AUSTIN MICHAEL MAYNARD SHAUN MORGAN RUSSELL In honor of my parents, Kimberly and Michael Maynard, and my In honor of my father, who has always loved and supported me. I love you. grandmother, Burnam Maynard. I am here today because of your love and support. DEBRA L. RUSNAK In honor of my husband, Jason; my daughter, Kaitlyn; and my parents, Terry SAMANTHA ANNE MEADOWS and Marie Harris. You all have sacrificed so much for me. Thank you for In honor of my family, George, Judy, Matt, and Megan. Thank you for all your love and support. supporting my dreams. JEFF THOMAS SELDOMRIDGE RACHEL ELIZABETH MILLER In honor of my amazing wife, Rebecca. You are my sustainer and friend. In honor of my family. Your support has been my salvation. In honor of my parents, Keith and Carol Seldomridge. Thank you for all CODY THOMAS MURPHEY of your help and support throughout life. In honor of my parents, Dwayne and Janice, and my sister, Logan. Thank you for your support. KATHLEEN COLBORN SIEGRIST In honor of my family. Thank you for all your love and support. NICHOLAS PAUL PARKER In memory of Floyd and Vivian Emerick, proud West Virginians. In memory of Edgar Camden Siegrist, Andrew Jackson Colborn, and Andrew Jackson Colborn, Jr. KELLY PAWLOWSKI In honor of my parents, Rob and Beth Pawlowski; a special thank you to DAVID RAY STONE all my family. In honor of my parents, Dave and Janet Stone. Thank you for everything.

JOSEPH BLAKE PENNINGTON RYAN WILLIAM STORM In honor of my family and friends. Thank you for everything. In honor of my parents, Bill and Adele Storm. Thank you to my parents, entire family, and Renee for all your love, strength, and support. I love ELLYSE TAYLOR PETERSON you all! In honor of my parents, Paul and Karen Peterson. Thank you for all your love, support, and encouragement as I pursued my career. I couldn’t have RALPH CHARLES SURMAN, JR. done it without you. In honor of my parents, Ralph and Connie; my sister, Suzie; and all my friends. Thank you! KRISTOFER CHARLES PETRIE In memory of Charles H. Petrie, Clare Petrie, and Louis J. Capozzi. JORDAN ALEXANDRA SWATON In honor of my parents, Jim and Anita Swaton, and my family for all of In honor of my family for all their love and support, especially Mom, Dad, the love and support. Katy, Edward, Maya, my girlfriend, Kate, and my grandmother, Elizabeth Capozzi. RYAN WATSON In honor of my wife, Kayla; parents, Michael and Sheryl; brother, Brad; ELIZABETH ANN PIETRANTON grandma, Delores; and in-laws, Anita, Jeff, David, and Judy. Thank you In honor of my parents, Tony and Kathy Pietranton. Thank you for all your for your support. love, support, and encouragement. I wouldn’t be here today without you. STEPHANIE NICOLE WELSH SAMANTHA CHRISTINE POSTLEWAITE In honor of my amazing family, Will, Cindy, Mandy, and Cody, and the In honor of my mother, Elizabeth; my grandparents, Gene & DiAnne; my rest of my family and friends. Thank you all for your love and support. father, Michael; and my grandparents, Bob and Yvonne. Thank you for all your love and support. STEPHANIE LYNN ZWERNER In honor of my mother, Kelley Butler. Your strength, inspiration, and love JUSTIN MATTHEW RABER made me who I am. In memory of my father, Michael Raber, for always being an inspiration to follow my dreams.

In honor of my mother, Jenny Raber. Thank you for all of your love and support throughout the years.

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 47 COLLEGE OF LAW ADMINISTRATION COLLEGE OF LAW FACULTY

Gregory W. Bowman Gerald G. Ashdown Thomas O. Patrick INTERIM DEAN JAMES H. “BUCK” AND JUNE M. HARLESS TEACHING ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF LAW PROFESSOR OF LAW PROFESSOR OF LAW Alison Peck John E. Taylor Robert M. Bastress PROFESSOR OF LAW ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS JOHN W. FISHER, II PROFESSOR OF LAW PROFESSOR OF LAW William Rhee Valena E. Beety PROFESSOR OF LAW Anne Marie Lofaso ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF LAW ASSOCIATE DEAN, FACULTY RESEARCH AND Jesse Richardson DEVELOPMENT Michael Blumenthal ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF LAW PROFESSOR OF LAW VISITING PROFESSOR OF LAW LEAD LAND USE ATTORNEY

Gregory Elkins Thomas C. Cady Camille M. Riley ASSOCIATE DEAN, ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE PROFESSOR OF LAW ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF LAW

Janet Armistead Vincent P. Cardi Arthur L. Rizer ASSISTANT DEAN, STUDENT AFFAIRS BOWLES RICE PROFESSOR OF LAW ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF LAW

Amber Brugnoli Barton Z. Cowan Bradley Smith ASSISTANT DEAN, CAREER SERVICES VISITING PROFESSOR OF LAW COPENHAVER VISITING ENDOWED CHAIR OF LAW

William Coates Charles R. DiSalvo Larry V. Starcher ASSISTANT DEAN, DEVELOPMENT WOODROW A. POTESTA PROFESSOR OF LAW VISITING LECTURER

JJ Davis James R. Elkins John E. Taylor ASSISTANT REGISTRAR ARTHUR S. DAYTON PROFESSOR OF LAW PROFESSOR OF LAW

Tina Jernigan Atiba Ellis Hollee S. Temple DIRECTOR, ADMISSIONS PROFESSOR OF LAW TEACHING ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF LAW

James Jolly Joshua P. Fershee Matthew Titolo DIRECTOR, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSOR OF LAW PROFESSOR OF LAW

Jennifer Jordan Kendra H. Fershee Shine Tu ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT PROFESSOR OF LAW ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF LAW

Jessica Justice James J. Friedberg James Van Nostrand ASSISTANT DEAN, WEST VIRGINIA CONTINUING HALE J. AND ROSCOE P. POSTEN PROFESSOR OF LAW ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF LAW LEGAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR ENERGY AND SUSTAINABLE David C. Hardesty, Jr. DEVELOPMENT Rosalind Lister WVU PRESIDENT EMERITUS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, CAREER SERVICES PROFESSOR OF LAW Suzanne Weise VISITING ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF LAW Lynne Maxwell Jessica A. Haught DIRECTOR, LAW LIBRARY VISITING TEACHING ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF LAW Joshua Weishart VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF LAW Stenja McVicker David L. Krech BUSINESS PLANNING OFFICER TEACHING ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF LAW Grace J. Wigal DIRECTOR, APPELLATE ADVOCACY TEACHING PROFESSOR OF LAW Elissa Momen DIRECTOR, LRRW DIRECTOR, ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE CENTER ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, ADMISSIONS Jena Martin Elaine Waterhouse Wilson Jennifer Powell PROFESSOR OF LAW ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF LAW DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR LAW AND PUBLIC SERVICE Joyce E. McConnell Keith Walton THOMAS R. GOODWIN PROFESSOR OF LAW DIRECTOR, NETWORK SERVICES WVU PROVOST AND VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC COLLEGE OF LAW EMERITUS FACULTY AFFAIRS Forest J. Bowman Marjorie A. McDiarmid JACKSON & KELLY PROFESSOR EMERITUS STEPTOE AND JOHNSON PROFESSOR OF LAW AND TECHNOLOGY Franklin D. Cleckley ARTHUR B. HODGES PROFESSOR EMERITUS Patrick C. McGinley CHARLES H. HADEN, II PROFESSOR OF LAW John W. Fisher II WILLIAM J. MAIER, JR. DEAN EMERITUS James A. McLaughlin ROBERT M. STEPTOE AND JAMES D. STEPTOE ROBERT L. SHUMAN PROFESSOR OF LAW PROFESSOR OF PROPERTY LAW EMERITUS

Dale P. Olson Robert Lathrop PROFESSOR OF LAW PROFESSOR EMERITUS

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 48 SCHOOL OF PHARMACY Patricia A. Chase, Dean commencement exercises May 16, 2015 | 5:00 p.m. | Morgantown Event Center

PRELUDE AND PROCESSIONAL Marguerite Bostonia John R. Winkler

NATIONAL ANTHEM Janine Ernsting

WELCOME Patricia A. Chase Clay B. Marsh Vice President for Health Sciences and Executive Dean

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Lucinda L. Maine Executive Vice President and CEO American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy

SIMPLE GIFTS Janine Ernsting

STUDENT GREETING Jodi Chantel Canada Doctor of Pharmacy, Class of 2015

PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES Doctor of Philosophy Paul R. Lockman Interim Associate Dean Research and Graduate Programs

Doctor of Pharmacy Patricia A. Chase

Mary L. Euler Associate Dean for Student Services

ADMINISTRATION OF PHARMACIST’S OATH Krista D. Capehart President, West Virginia Pharmacists Association

Jon P. Wietholter President, West Virginia Society of Health-System Pharmacists

ALUMNI CHARGE Brian E. Lawson President, School of Pharmacy Alumni Association

STUDENT RESPONSE AND FAREWELL Galen Macy Kabulski President, Class of 2015

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Clay B. Marsh

RECESSIONAL Marguerite Bostonia John R. Winkler

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR A RECEPTION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THIS CEREMONY IN THE PLATINUM BALLROOM.

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude † University Honors

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 49 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY DOCTOR OF PHARMACY

Pharmaceutical and Heather Renea Adams Caitlin Nicole Huggins Pharmacological Sciences Senna Almashat Brittni Morgan Iaquinta Mayank Rakesh Ajmera ** Lorraine Arnold ** Amanda Ashtin Johnson Andrea Lynn Armstead Bradley Cole Balestra ** Brooke Nicole Justice Sandipan Bhattacharjee ** Emily Anne Barton ** Galen Macy Kabulski Rituparna Bhattacharya *** Aimee Brooke Bower Clinical Pharmacy Practice Area of Emphasis Ka Lok Hong Pharm.D./M.B.A Julie Rebecca Larch Manoj Kumar Mason Ernest Bowman Kyung Han Lee Traci Jo LeMasters Anne Elizabeth Bradley Eric James Likar Isha Pradhan Justin Bo Breton ** Posheng Lin Michael John Shimko Justin B. Brink Meghan Danielle Long Brian C. Train Corey Patrick Brown * Paige Elizabeth Miller Ami Maulik Vyas Ethan Kyle Browning ** Kayla Ann Mitchell * Tyler Scott Browning Clinical Pharmacy Practice Area of Emphasis *** Jodi Chantel Canada Brooke Nicole Morris * Rose May Cheng Lyndsey Denise Nestor Research Area of Emphasis Pamela Chikodi Nwachukwu * Molly Lynne Cline * Chioma Yvonne Okemuo Mary-Katherine Elizabeth Cox ** Briana Marie Petrilla ** Dami Critchfield *** Kristin Nicole Ritter * Michelle Dasher * Kristen Elizabeth Roche Liam Jacob-Paul Davis Dillon John Rybka *** Nathan Logan Davis Bahareh Sameti Clinical Pharmacy Practice Area of Emphasis Kenneth Lee Samples *** Annalisa Marie Delagarza Jacob Aaron Schultz * Davonna Jane Dempster Maria Nicole Sellas *** Christine Ann Dyer Jessica Nicole Sikora * Madison Monique Edwards Jaime Lynn Smith Jessica Brooke Elkins Nickolas Jordan Smith ** Emily Claire Ellwood *** Matthew Eugene Snyder Simin Falsafi ** Kelley Marie Stevens Joseph Patterson Fama * Cassie Lynn Stewart Research Area of Emphasis * Rebecca Lynn Stolarski *** Nicole Danielle Farabaugh Brett Michael Taylor Allison Rae Fisher Timothy Dewaine Taylor Macy Nichole Frame Clinical Pharmacy Practice Area of Emphasis * Willa Lea Garner * Dina Andreyevna Tsybina Katelyn Marie Gompers * Jacqueline Anne Viola * Amber Rhyan Gower Kayla Nicole Ware * Chelsea Renee Gresham * Derek James Wetsch Graduate Certificate in Gerontology Jeremy Frederick Wheeler Camille Heim ** Garrett Michael White Cheriee-Donn Henderson *** Amanda Ruth Williams Ryan William Holt * Trent David Wilson * Melissa Marie Hood ** Bethany Michelle Wolfe Clinical Pharmacy Practice Area of Emphasis * Joseph Lee Wright * Rebecca Paige Hoone Pharm.D./M.B.A.

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 50 LUCINDA L. MAINE, PH.D., R.PH.

Lucinda L. Maine serves as executive vice president and chief executive officer of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). As the leading advocate for high quality pharmacy education, AACP works to develop strong academic scholars and leaders, to support excellent professional doctoral and postgraduate degree programs, and build relations with key constituency groups both inside and external to the profession of pharmacy.

Prior to assuming her current role in July 2002, Maine served as senior vice president for policy, planning, and communications with the American Pharmacists Association (APhA). Analyzing trends in healthcare, assessing the implications for pharmacy practice, and advocating appropriate recognition for all pharmacists were her top priorities at APhA.

Maine is a pharmacy graduate of Auburn University and received her doctorate at the University of Minnesota. She served on the faculty at the University of Minnesota where she practiced in the field of geriatrics and was an associate dean at the Samford University School of Pharmacy. Her past research includes projects on aging, pharmacy manpower, and pharmacy-based immunizations.

Maine has been active in leadership roles in and out of the profession. Prior to joining the APhA staff, she served as speaker of the APhA House of Delegates and as an APhA trustee. She currently serves as treasurer and a member of the Executive Committee for Research!America and is an executive committee member of the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education.

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY MARSHALS AND PRESENTERS

FACULTY MARSHALS DIPLOMA PRESENTER Charles D. Ponte Jon P. Wietholter Mary K. Stamatakis Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Pharmacy

STUDENT MARSHAL HOOD PRESENTERS Matthew Eugene Snyder Jason D. Huber Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences CLASS ADVISOR AND AWARD PRESENTER Ashlee N. McMillan Yon Rojanasakul Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Pharmacy Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences

HONORS AND AWARDS

PHI LAMBDA SIGMA RHO CHI PHARMACY LEADERSHIP HONORARY SOCIETY PHARMACY ACADEMIC HONORARY SOCIETY

Heather Renea Adams Mayank Rakesh Ajmera Aimee Brooke Bower Andrea Lynn Armstead Molly Lynne Cline Emily Anne Barton Davonna Jane Dempster Aimee Brooke Bower Madison Monique Edwards Jodi Chantel Canada Emily Claire Ellwood Molly Lynne Cline Nicole Danielle Farabaugh Dami Critchfield Amber Rhyan Gower Nathan Logan Davis Brittni Morgan Iaquinta Annalisa Marie Delagarza Paige Elizabeth Miller Christine Ann Dyer Brooke Nicole Morris Nicole Danielle Farabaugh Maria Nicole Sellas Galen Macy Kabulski Matthew Eugene Snyder Posheng Lin Cassie Lynn Stewart Chioma Yvonne Okemuo Derek James Wetsch Kristin Nicole Ritter Matthew Eugene Snyder Kelley Marie Stevens Ami Maulik Vyas Bethany Michelle Wolfe

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 51 OATH OF A PHARMACIST

I promise to devote myself to a lifetime of service to others through the profession of pharmacy. In fulfilling this vow:

I will consider the welfare of humanity and relief of suffering my primary concerns.

I will apply my knowledge, experience, and skills to the best of my ability to assure optimal outcomes for my patients.

I will respect and protect all personal and health information entrusted to me.

I will accept the lifelong obligation to improve my professional knowledge and competence.

I will hold myself and my colleagues to the highest principles of our profession’s moral, ethical, and legal conduct.

I will embrace and advocate changes that improve patient care.

I will utilize my knowledge, skills, experiences, and values to prepare the next generation of pharmacists.

I take these vows voluntarily with the full realization of the responsibility with which I am entrusted by the public.

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY FACULTY

PROFESSORS/CLINICAL PROFESSORS Marie A. Abate, Pharm.D. Patrick S. Callery, Ph.D. Vincent Castranova, Ph.D. Patricia A. Chase, Ph.D. David P. Elliott, Pharm.D. Mary L. Euler, Pharm.D. Gerald M. Higa, Pharm.D. Jason D. Huber, Ph.D. S. Suresh Madhavan, Ph.D. William P. Petros, Pharm.D. Charles D. Ponte, Pharm.D. Yon Rojanasakul, Ph.D. Usha Sambamoorthi, Ph.D. Elizabeth J. Scharman, Pharm.D. Terrence L. Schwinghammer, Pharm.D. Virginia G. Scott, Ph.D.

ASSOCIATE/CLINICAL ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS ASSISTANT/CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSORS Gina M. Baugh, Pharm.D. Charles (C.K.) Babcock, Pharm.D. Matthew L. Blommel, Pharm.D. Erik A. Bey, Ph.D. Krista D. Capehart, Pharm.D. Gregory B. Castelli, Pharm.D. Betsy M. Elswick, Pharm.D. Jennifer Confer, Pharm.D. Robert K. Griffith, Ph.D. Nilanjana Dwibedi, Ph.D. Allie Karshenas, Ph.D. Gretchen K. Garofoli, Pharm.D. Kimberly M. Kelly, Ph.D. Franklin Huggins, Pharm.D. Jonathan M. Kline, Pharm.D. John (Jay) L. Martello, Pharm.D. Paul R. Lockman, Ph.D. Ashlee N. McMillan, Pharm.D. Lena M. Maynor, Pharm.D. Jeremy J. Prunty, Pharm.D. Michael D. Newton, Pharm.D. Letha J. Sooter, Ph.D. Douglas Slain, Pharm.D. Xi Tan, Ph.D. Stephen A. Small, R.Ph., M.S. Travis G. White, Pharm.D. Mary K. Stamatakis, Pharm.D. Jon P. Wietholter, Pharm.D. Grazyna D. Szklarz, Ph.D. Carol Woodward, Pharm.D. Christopher M. Terpening, Pharm.D. Tara R. Whetsel, Pharm.D.

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 52 COLLEGE OF CREATIVE ARTS Paul K. Kreider, Dean commencement exercises May 16, 2015 | 5:30 p.m. | West Virginia University Creative Arts Center

PRELUDE AND PROCESSIONAL William Haller NATIONAL ANTHEM Faith Snyderman

WELCOME Paul K. Kreider Dean

OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARDS John W. Hendricks, III Assistant Dean

Emily J. Hersman, School of Art and Design James David Conkle, School of Music Rachael Anne Cowne, School of Theatre and Dance

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Jacob Lewis, Class of 2001 College of Creative Arts

SIMPLE GIFTS Faith Snyderman

PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES School of Art and Design Alison Helm, Director

School of Music H. Keith Jackson, Director

School of Theatre and Dance Joshua B. Williamson, Director

Multidisciplinary Studies William J. Winsor, Associate Dean

ALUMNI CHARGE David Bess Associate Professor of Music Education College of Creative Arts

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Joyce McConnell Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs West Virginia University

RECESSIONAL William Haller

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR A RECEPTION TO CONGRATULATE THE GRADUATES IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THIS CEREMONY. IT WILL BE HELD IN THE DOUGLAS O. BLANEY LOBBY AT THE FRONT OF THE CREATIVE ARTS CENTER.

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude † University Honors

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 53 DOCTOR OF MUSICAL ARTS MASTER OF ARTS MASTER OF FINE ARTS

Collaborative Piano Art Ceramics Juliana Yap Clayton William Kindred Ryan Philip Brislawn Xia Yi Zhang Performance Ryan Joseph Frost Graphic Design Joseph Lee Jefferson Lauren Breanne Schiefelbein Onpavee Nitisingkarin Yana Anatolyevna Tyulkova Theatre Juliana Yap Jacob Charles Bigelow Zhiwei Zheng Mya Brown Stephanie Lyn Freeman Landon Larien Green Beau Kendall Musa Harris Vincent Pelligrino Nicholas Patrick Ryan Brianne Nichole Taylor Joshua Eugene Taylor Timothy Christopher Thistleton Kyle Ryan Walter

MASTER OF MUSIC

Conducting Jason N. Brown Chelsea Renee Corrao

Jazz Pedagogy John Dennis Posey

Music History Alexandra Kori Hill

Performance Yue Cai Natilan Casey-Ann Crutcher Alexandra Kori Hill Jocelyn Marie Raychel Chad Ryan Sebroski Jamie Sunshine

Piano Pedagogy Miles Dominic Helmick Sadie Elizabeth Teter

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 54 BACHELOR OF ARTS BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS BACHELOR OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

Art History Acting Margaret Marijean Baker ** Emily J. Hersman Mark Dwayne Combs ** Matthew Tyler Beeson *** Matthew Feldman Alexa Star Gonzalez Music Benjamin Donald Forer Molly Anna Leonhard Brandon Keith Foster * Sara Ashley Gianola Elisabeth Anne Rhodes *** Anne Elisabeth Stickley ** Aneesa Janae Neibauer † ** Brennan Matthew Wood * Cynthia Adaeze Nwoko Bryan Jacob Staggers BACHELOR OF MUSIC Theatre * Shannon Danielle Uphold Kathleen Anne Cowan *** Lauren Kimberly Waldron Music Composition Challen Nycole Dobbs *** Zara Briana Simon Ogan John Michael Ward Art and Design Amber Star Wright Nicole Warn Music Education ** Shannon Lee Baker Art Education Zachary Levi Bloom Kathryn Elise Pino *** James David Conkle Deondra Charnae Snow Gina Elizabeth Dabaldo † *** Ashley Ruth Elliott Ceramics † *** Connor Harkness Haupt Ronson Lee Shultz † *** Stephen Gregory Oswalt *** Karen Elizabeth Ralph Graphic Design † ** Matthew Charles Zeh ** Jenna Ashley Britton Jade Janielle Broomfield Music Performance: Instrumental * Jessica Faith DeAngelis *** Ida Michaelene Cawley *** Lindsay May Dieffenbauch † ** Keith Alexander Michael Daniel Allen Hecht *** Zara Briana Simon Ogan Alicia Anne Kepner *** Emily Rose Watkins Christopher Wayne Linden ** Jocelyn Lee Jia Yin Parker J. Lucas Charles Edward Scott Music Performance: Jazz Studies Cody R. Barcroft Intermedia and Photography Francis Joseph DiDiano, Jr. James Quentin Addison Molly Rowanne Bloom Music Performance: Piano ** Emily J. Hersman ** Jocelyn Lee Jia Yin Zachary A. Karolchik ** Brittany Danielle Mick Music Performance: Voice * Patrick Gerard Riley Raymond Alexander Anderson Arielle B. Thomas ** Devan Nicole Balaguer Konrad Christopher Geiser Painting Kaitlyn Marie Grosso Jaclyn Nicole Fawber John Taylor Kinzel Scherch Kacy Renee Harrison *** Kathryn A. Shepas * Rachel Margaret Keeney † *** Alexandra C. Smith Marceline Michelle Mason

Printmaking * Alexandra Elizabeth Engelman

Puppetry and Creative Drama * Jason Christopher Lee † *** Benjamin Richard Stansbery

Sculpture Logan Conner Jarvis

Theatre John Daniel Morris

Theatre Design and Technology James Elwood Brown *** Joseph Kenneth Dotts Jaclyn Alexis Merrill Andrew Franklin Swisher *** Savannah Mechelle Yost

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 55 JACOB LEWIS

Jacob Lewis was born in Huntington, West Virginia. In 2001, he received a bachelor of arts with a focus in painting and printmaking from West Virginia University. Upon graduation, Lewis moved to New York City, where he began a thirteen year career with Pace Prints. In 2007, he was instrumental in inaugurating Pace Prints’ Chelsea gallery as its first director.

During his seven years as director, Lewis developed many personal and professional relationships with the artists whose work he has championed. With their encouragement and support, he opened Jacob Lewis Gallery in October 2014 to present a breadth of imagery and artistic mediums that resonate with the aesthetics of the Millennial generation.

2015 OUTSTANDING STUDENTS

Emily J. Hersman BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN INTERMEDIA/PHOTOGRAPHY

James David Conkle BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN MUSIC EDUCATION

Rachael Anne Cowne BACHELOR OF ARTS IN DANCE

2015 STUDENT MARSHALS

Lindsay May Dieffenbaugh BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN GRAPHIC DESIGN

Ashley Elliott BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN MUSIC EDUCATION

Lauren Kimberly Waldron BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN ACTING

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 56 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS Jose V. Sartarelli, Milan Puskar Dean commencement exercises May 16, 2015 | 6:00 p.m. | West Virginia University Coliseum

PRELUDE AND PROCESSIONAL Brett Miller NATIONAL ANTHEM Caryn Crozier

WELCOME Jose V. Sartarelli Milan Puskar Dean

HONORARY DEGREE PRESENTATION: DOUGLAS R. VAN SCOY E. Gordon Gee President West Virginia University

Jennifer Orlikoff Chair, Faculty Senate

STUDENT SPEAKER Kevin Langue

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Douglas R. Van Scoy Entrepreneur

SIMPLE GIFTS Caryn Crozier

PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES Doctor of Philosophy in Economics Stratford Douglas Master of Arts in Economics Stratford Douglas Master of Professional Accountancy Richard Dull Master of Business Administration Karen Donovan Master of Science in Finance Paul Speaker Master of Science in Industrial Relations Joyce Heames Bachelor of Science in Economics Stratford Douglas Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Accounting Richard Dull Business Management Joyce Heames Finance William Riley General Business Karen Donovan Hospitality and Tourism Management Joyce Heames Management Information Systems Virginia Kleist Marketing Mike Walsh

ALUMNI CHARGE Douglas R. Van Scoy

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES E. Gordon Gee

RECESSIONAL Brett Miller

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude † University Honors

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 57 STAGE

Ph.D. Economics M.P.A M.A. Economics B.S. Accounting B.S. Economics B.S. Hospitality and Tourism Management M.B.A. M.S.I.R. B.S. M.I.S. M.S. Finance

B.S. General Business B.S. Finance B.S. Management B.S. Marketing

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Economics Feier Ai Cory James Massart Eric N. Bowen Anzy Alcide Jordan Allen Maynor Patrick Iaquinta Manzi Frank J. Amoruso Lucas Wayne McCulla Minh Tam Tammy Schlosky Bishal Aryal Alexander Med Kirill V. Temlyakov Benjamin Scott Ashley Adam Scott Mendelson Kaitlyn Rose Wolf Bradley M. Atkins Ashton Marie Miller Benjamin David Ballou Eric Gregory Miller Weiqi Bao Jonathan Paul Miller MASTER OF ARTS Rachelle Leigh Beckner Tram T. D. Miller Adam Donald Blint Robin Lynne Nelson Lucas John Bodnar Benjamin Joseph Orendorff Economics Jason Matthew Borland Mark Anthony Palermo John Austin Augustine Aimee Brooke Bower Kyle Richard Parsons Sriparna Ghosh Stephen Harold Bush Clarence Edward Patrick Zachary Christopher Francis McGurk Venkata Kiran Kumar Chimmiri Ian Alexander Peters Fan Zhang Melissa Anne Christian Shawn Nicholas Petrisko Jessica Marie Deer Shana Kay Phares Brett Jay DeVos Michael Robert Prokop Sean Thomas Dill Brant Daniel Robertson Matthew Joseph Durante Vicente Rafael Rodriguez Abha Dwivedy Sweta Sagar Shah Lisa Marie Farmer Kenneth Dwight Smith II Adam Conrad Faupel Akhila Soma Derrick Anthony Fields Joseph Samuel Spadafore Craig Jennings Fox Alissa Rose Spears Harish Kumar Garigireddy Reginald J. St. Germain Michael Patrick Gruber Meghan Marie Starnes Adam John Gursky Joseph Franklin Tatta Michael Christopher Hansell Vladimir Tavitov Trung Quang Hoang Richard C. Thomas II Charles Morris Hunter V Anirudh Tirunahari Bradford Wayne Jarrett Krista Lynn Toutant Ibrahim Kaddourah Coleman Paul Ueltschy Jeffrey Allen Kay Shang-Min Wang Kirk Casey Kazienko Yaru Wang Andrew Conley Kinder Nathaniel Cole Waters Corey Justin Kinder Jessica Nicole Wirth Michael James King Charles Robert Wolfe Kerissa Ann Kuis Karis Palacios Wolfe Jiaxin Li Joseph Lee Wright Junting Lu Zhuoyi Xu Justin William Martin Kevin Charles Zebley Stephanie Lynn Mascella Lindsey Marie Zofchak Timothy Michael Mason

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 58 MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANCY MASTER OF SCIENCE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Teri Lynn Dalton Finance Economics Umer Hamid Dhamee Nana Esi Amoakoa Ahwoi * John Lee Breeden II Brandon Flanagan Feier Ai Jonathan Thomas Campbell Yue Hu Bishal Aryal * Brianna Chaney Nicole Catherine Jarrell Weiqi Bao Ryan William Eichensehr Stephen Matthew Sadowski Yunji Cao Aaron Frank Floyd I Jeremy Michael Sealey Giovanni Silverio Catalano Jiayuan Gao Serena G. Silvaggio Franklin Dale Cottrill Matthew John Genovese Jiaxin Li Joshua Tanner Hill Junting Lu Timothy Alexander Hoffman Kevin Patrick McBride Dakota Leo James Tram T. D. Miller Louis Michael Patierno Andrew William Moore ** Derek William Pratt Brian Neil Mosteller *** Mitchell John Ream David Wayne Nickerson Lucas Harrison Rubenstein Evan Starkloff Michael Francis Schnack II Thomas Ray Swisher II Tristan Shorter Coleman Paul Ueltschy Chase Everhett Thorn Shang-Min Wang ** Jeremy Tipton Yaru Wang * Zackery Alec Weaver Zhuoyi Xu * Joseph Thomas White Longzhu Zhang Leigh Ann Wilkins Xiaotian Xu Industrial Relations Mohammad Ibrahim Aldubaikel Phillip Michael Allen Dylan Conor Altizer Emily Kristine Arndt Michelle Nicole Barrows Tyler Clint Bartlett Stephanie Baxter Ariel Chassidy Belcher Tyler James Blake Elise Marie Carenbauer Paige Bartley Carver Lauren Elizabeth Combs Joseph Anthony Curia III Joshua Michael Elliott Chelsi Reigh Festa Adam Michael Giles Jordan Elizabeth Gobble Katherine Colleen Hannah Laken Christine Higgs Corey Joseph Hirkala Amanda Nicole Hooper Jeffrey Gregory Janney Andrew Conley Kinder Courtney Dawn Knost Kayla Nicole Kruse Martin Greer Maness Christine Marie Miller Jordan Nicole Morehead Anthony Robert Pietranton Karly Renai Rasmussen Stefan Michael Riggs Brian Marsh Robin Shane F. Sanders Jeffrey Shao Kelsey Marie Shingleton Dayton Andrew Waddell Daniel Patrick Wade Aaron Matthew Weinberg

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 59 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Accounting Business Management † ** Nathan Tyler Alderson † *** Carol Lynn Kostak Dimitrios Vasilios Akis Kevin Almonte Haleigh Ryan Kump Moath Ahmed AlKhan Ethan Richard Arman Anthony H. Lamonaca Lucas Alonso Jared Gregory Austhof Adam Conner Lee Abdullah Saud Alshetwi † ** Christopher James Barrett Benjamin Abraham Lee Joseph Anthony Armeni Brian M. Bier Brian Shun Lee ** Chelsea Cearra Arvin Brittnay Lewis Boone Nicholas Joseph Marella ** Rhett Douglas Atkinson * Matthew Joseph Guido Brita † ** Jacob Nicholas Mayles Shea Andrew Bargiel Joshua Lee Carte † * Nicholas Michael Naum Kyle William Bertsch Kathleen Judith Chewning † * Rachel Elizabeth Parry † Lena Renee Biafora * Lindsay Ann Christopher Garrett Edward Patterson † ** Brittany Nicole Bond † *** Michelle Anne Corder ** Aaron Jordan Pavilack Ryne William Bonnell † *** Anastashia Nikkul Cottrill * Gabrielle Lynn Perne Connor Miles Bremer Nicholas Gerald Culumber † ** Rachel Helen Poe Jared Michael Broughear ** Nathan Joel DeRoos Matthew Joseph Pra Sisto Isaiah Marquese Bruce Nicholas A. Donahue † *** Jared Alan Proctor Nicholas Burgess Oluwasegun Ibikunle Faleye *** Michelle Kathryn Pyles Patrick Scott Burns Evan Y. Fan James Ryan Robinson † * Chelsey Naiyana Chinuntdet Emily Ruth Fleshman Zachary Hunter Rowe Joshua Aaron Connor Samantha Jo Friend * Taylor Marie Saunders Jonathan Robert Conway Cory Allen Gabrielli ** Joshua Aaron Sharp Timothy Tanner Coombs John Alexander Gardiner ** Brenna Marie Shook Charles Harry Deluca † *** Trevor James Gibson Rebecca Ashleigh Skaggs Jeffrey Gabriel DeVito *** Eric Matthew Grabenstein † Robert Thomas Skinner William Rugeley Dobbins, Jr. Emily Lauren Gray † *** Jarred Ryan Smith ** Jacob Robert Engel * Trinity Jordan Gray † * Nathaniel Ryan Sproles Brennan Ewing † ** Lauren Olivia Griffith Brittany Rose Stapert Lindsey Irene Fallon Robert Scott Guenther Jacob Tyler Thomas Kyle Philip Favro Ryan Roy Gum *** Colin Mitchell Thompson Kyle James Finch † *** Alexandria Quinn Hanlon Travis Anthony Tibbs Jordan Ryan Fluharty *** Justin Daniel Haring *** Vanessa Renee Veach Joseph Martin Foley Chad Thomas Hrenko Emma Jean Walker ** Brian Anthony Garzarelli * Alec Jacober *** Chang H. Wang * Stephanie Frances Geiman Omar Jarrar † *** Stephanie Wilhelm Cody Alan Gubala * Kevin C. Kidd ** Joseph Peter Williams Nicholas Eugene Hamill Brandon William Kivett Michael Allen Yoney ** Rachel Leigh Hamilton Robert Andrew Kondrad Madison Robert Harper Jessica Marie Hartman * Abby Clare Haught Stephen Paul Healy * Craig Wallace Hewetson Michael P. Howard Luke Edward Hrtyanski Madison Erika Hummel Connor Gordon Imboden Ryan Christopher Jackson ** Alexandria Jaco

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 60 Finance * Takuma Katagiri Alex Robert Abbenante * Kyle Christopher Johnson * Stephen Joseph Katonka, Jr. Yong Sofea Abdullah *** Jennifer Lynn Kepple Steven Patrick Kramitz Abdulrahman Ali Al Ghamdi * Andrew Michael Kidd Taylor Marie Kurzejewski * Justin Adiv Alam Russell Neely King ** Rachel Joy Lake † ** Nathan Tyler Alderson Joshua Keith Krupp Nancy Nicole Leach Evan S. Aldridge * Claire Elizabeth Lauderman Dillon Mitchel Leeson Fahad Naser Alhaily Jeffrey Scott Liccion Bailey Anne Lynch Christopher Olisa Anyamene Caitlyn Michelle Lohan Cody Carmen Macioce Brooke Candace Austin Adam Michael Lynch Tanner Christopher Macioce *** Joseph Michael Baker Chelsea Jean Malone Brianna Marie McCourt † ** Jordan Russell Bibbee Michael Joesph Mango John Henry Morris III Jorrell R. Bland Tylor Andrew Mayfield Jeffry Ryan Nieman Brittnay Lewis Boone Sean Patrick McDermott Gabrielle Lakay Payne Robert Michael Borcky, Jr. Sarah Jane McGinnis Nicholas Ryan Payton Atkins Robert Clyde Bottorf Logan Ryan Moore Zachary Thomas Ponceroff I ** Matthew Joseph Brozewicz * Patrick David Moore Jesse James Rabbitt * Matthew Thomas Bumgardner † * Nicholas Michael Naum † *** Krista Leigh Rearick Brandon Scott Burns Evan Roger Nida Nicole Lynn Reefer Samantha Leigh Capista Alexander Charles Novak Dominic Romano John Cappuccilli John B. Proctor Ellis Yirenkyi Roper * Nicholas Salvatore Caracci Kayla Jo Ramey Nicholas John Salvemini * Sharlette Britney Carey † Robert Andrew Rickli Jason Matthew Sanders Andrew Scott Cave † ** Michael David Robinson Rebecca Ann Sanders Kendall Morgan Chancey † Lucas Edward Runyan Ben Clair Shisler Katherine Elizabeth Chorosinski S. Joseph Johnson Sanicola Cody Bryon Stafford Nicholas Scott Clements Nicholas Allan Santalucia * Brian Phillip Stockdale * Tyler Lee Cline Sean Stephen Saunders † *** Tiffany Hope Stutler Sean Markus Considine * Eric Jordan Schaetzle Christian Kyle Tucker * Sean Joseph Corman † * Stephanie Elaine Schmitt Rianna Lynn Valinoti Scott Michael Crunick Richard James Schultz III * Taylor Elizabeth VanScoy Patrick Francis Dawson † Robert Thomas Skinner * Sara Nichole Walter † *** Richard B. Engle † *** Jarred Ryan Smith Richard William Weekley Ryan G. Esposito Matthew Julian Smith John Joseph Weishar, Jr. Lee Anthony Evans ** Joseph Charles Spiker * Kennith Austin Whited Erin Elizabeth Forsythe Phillip Charles Swart Jordan Thomas Whitley Zachary Dane Greenawalt † ** Katherine Jeanette Szepelak Amy Lynn Williamson Zachary Taylor Greene Nicholas A. Taylor Jenny Lee Wilson † *** Alexandria Quinn Hanlon * Andrea Vengoechea Wilbur Craig Wolf Anthony Dallas Harber Taylor Nicole Wagner Joanna Marie Wright *** Devon James Hartman Derek Michael West Paul Roderick Yeatman ** Brittni Nicole Hoover ** Nadeen Mohamed Yusuf Tyrone Hughes Cameron Taylor Zahorchak Brendon Robert Hull

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 61 General Business Marketing Christopher Alberto, Jr. Sheraz Jamal Ahmad ** Travis Steven King Kristopher Steven Antoline Keelan Sean Ails Jacob Anthony Kolar Lauren Nicole Aro Mohamed Sultan Alsadoun Adam T. Kortz Eric Dean Barcomb ** Jordan Andrew Angalich Dakota Michael Krapf Nicholas Frederick Breitsameter Tanner Reed Assimos Victoria Ruth Kratz Marco Benjamin Colosi Allison Taylor Balash Michael Joseph Kundrat Adam Shawn Daugherty Jaclyn Marie Barone Kevin Axel Langue Tyler Simms Holsclaw Sean Michael Battin † *** William Green Lilly IV Ashley T. Mcdermott Kyle Elizabeth Bechert Allison Christine Marshall John William O’Brien III ** Evan M. Berryhill Taylor Elizabeth McSorley John Patrick Padden ** Caitlyn Lee Bieda Joseph Peter Michura Michael Angelo Rastiello, Jr. Amanda Bridget Carpenter * Patrick David Moore Austin David Thompson Ryan Michael Casey Kyle Andrew Myers Eric Paul Villani Kelsey Nicole Ceplo Trent Timothy O’Brien Chad Paul Weissman * Troy Chotejaruchaiya Dallas Ray Paran Casey Ryan Cochran James Samuel Parker Kyle Arthur Davis Timothy Daniel Patrick Hospitality and Tourism Management Diana Suzanne Deprimo Sarah Elizabeth Perry * Alaina Dionne Gooden Alisa Ranee Derks Jessica Ann Petrina Sarah Milbrecht Christopher Paul Dietrich Margaret Catherine Pierce Erich Clay Wolf Jessica Anne DiRocco Nicole Elise Pronzato Daniel James Ebbeskotte Brodon James Prudnick Lucas J. Eckerson Ashley Marie Ramsey Management Information Systems † * Matthew Gregory Elder Rebekah Leah Rasko *** Danielle Anne Ferreira Faisal Ibrahim Alsadhan Kathryn Anne Ratcliffe Lisa J. Franzen ** Brian Jose Alvarez * Edward Milton Rude III † * Lindsay Elizabeth Gallegly Michael Allen Arnold Gavin Michael Scherer * Alanna Marie Gibson Lukas Seth Barger *** Christopher Michael Seal † * Rachel Victoria Goforth † *** Matthew B. Blair Jessica Lynn Shanholtz *** Jasmine Michelle Gonlin ** Deaven Aubrey Bluhm ** Taylor Robert Sinclair ** Tyler Douglas Good Nicole D. Cesa Nicholas Stephen Siokalo Allegra Noel Gossett * Patrick Tre Cochran Cooper Chatham Thomas Andrew Rais Harrington * Paul Ehrenworth ** Dylan James Thompson Tyler Custis Harrison Scott Jonathan Engle Rachel Leigh Utz * Victoria C. Healey Haley Margaret Fromhart * Eric David Valenzona * Ashley Cullum Huggins *** Maria Nicole Grieco Kathryn Amanda Woodhead Leah Marie Kelcha Christopher M. Harris Kenneth David Wright Lauren Elizabeth Kelly Daniel Paul Herman * Brandon Ferris Kielkowski Kaalen Reginald Jackson Daniel Edward Lewis Kyle William McCauley Shannon Marie McLaughlin Gordon Laron Mitchell II Victoria Nicole Parisi ** Bailey Parks Richard Edward Pokorny Benjamin A. Rabideau Christian Richard Rodak Lauryn Nicole Scott Bivek Shilpakar * Drew Elliott Simmons Alex Michael Stolar * Nathan Dean Stover Aaron Scott Wilson ** George Eli Zatezalo

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 62 DOUGLAS R. VAN SCOY

Douglas R. Van Scoy, and his wife, Pamela, are graduates of Bridgeport High School, class of 1961.

After receiving both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from West Virginia University, and completing a stint in the U.S. Army, Van Scoy started his investment career in Baltimore, Maryland in 1969 with Blyth Eastman Dillon. In 1974, he went to work with Smith Barney and stayed until his retirement in 2001. He held various positions during that period and ended his career as the Deputy Director and Senior Executive Vice President of Smith Barney. Van Scoy was on the management committee and was part of the team responsible for managing the Private Client Group with revenues of seven billion dollars, 500 branch offices, and 12,000 financial consultants. He was also on the board of Robinson Humphrey and was given the leadership award from the Georgia Securities Association in 1994.

In 2010, Van Scoy and his business partner opened Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe in the WVU Mountainlair. The restaurant serves as a training lab for the College of Business and Economics Hospitality and Tourism program. All profits from the restaurant go to support this academic program.

Van Scoy and his wife have three married daughters, six grandchildren, and reside in Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina.

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS ADMINISTRATION

Jose V. Sartarelli, Ph.D. Christian Schaupp, Ph.D. Dean Coordinator, Master of Professional Accountancy

Nancy McIntyre, Ph.D. Stratford Douglas, Ph.D. Senior Associate Dean Coordinator, Ph.D. Program in Economics

Karen Donovan, Ph.D. Suzanne Kitchen, Ph.D. Associate Dean, Academic Affairs Coordinator, Master of Science in Industrial Relations

Cesidio “Jess” Mancini Victor Chow, Ph.D. Associate Dean, Administrative Services Coordinator, Master of Science in Finance

Joseph P. Seiaman Carol A. Henry, Ed.D. Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Programs and Advising Director, Information Technology

A. Graham Peace, Ph.D. Patrick Gregg Assistant Dean, Special Projects Director, Communications and Marketing Chair, Management Information Systems Jennifer Bellucci Elizabeth Vitullo Director, Center for Career Development Assistant Dean, Graduate Programs Steve Cutright, Ph.D. Aaron Scott Fleming, Ph.D. Director, Brickstreet Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Chair, Department of Accounting Martina Bison-Huckaby Richard Dull, Ph.D. Director, Center for Executive Education Incoming Chair, Department of Accounting John Deskins Clifford Hawley, Ph.D. Director, Bureau of Business and Economic Research Chair, Department of Economics Susan Lantz, Ph.D. William B. Riley, Ph.D. Director, Business Communications and Learning Center Chair, Department of Finance Director, Center for Chinese Business Laura McCall Director, Office of Development Michael Walsh, Ph.D. Chair, Department of Marketing Bonnie Anderson Director, Alumni Relations Joyce Heames, Ph.D. Chair, Department of Management

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 63 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS FACULTY

ACCOUNTING FINANCE MANAGEMENT Barbara Apostolou Ashok Abbott Ajay Aluri Nicholas Apostolou Naomi Boyd Gerald Blakely Noel Brock K. Victor Chow Neil Bucklew Richard Brooks Frank DeGeorge David Cale Jack Dorminey Ann Marie Hibbert David Dawley Richard Dull Alexander Kurov Frank DeMarco Arron Scott Fleming Costanza Meneghetti Jack A. Fuller Theresa Hilliard William Riley Mark Gavin Kip Holderness Terry Rose Jodi Goodman Nancy Lynch Paul J. Speaker Usha Haley Adolph Neidermeyer Harry Turtle Joyce Heames Presha Neidermeyer Bing Xin Li Tim Heames Mark Nigrini Jeffery Houghton Richard Riley William Hutchison L. Christian Schaupp MARKETING Suzanne Kitchen Megan McBride-Schaupp James Brown Nancy McIntyre Denise White Laurel Cook Curt Moore Jody Crosno Jennifer Sexton Annie Cui Abhishek Srivastava ECONOMICS Paula Fitzgerald Linda Sypolt Arabinda Basistha Karen Donovan Edward Tomlinson Pedro Bento Chas D. Koermer Miles Zachary Roger Congleton Susan Lantz Brian Cushing Cyril Logar John Deskins Richard McFarland Stratford Douglas Elizabeth Tomlinson Joshua Hall Michael Walsh Clifford Hawley Li Wang Brad Humphreys Donald Lacombe Geoffrey Lea MIS Shulchiro Nishioka Oran Alston Adam Nowak Ednilson Bernardes Eric Olson Virginia Kleist William Reece Salman Nazir Amanda Ross Graham Peace Jane Ruseski John Saldanha Harry Turtle Nanda Surendra Crystal Wong Feng Yao Dongwoo Yoo Andrew Young

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS STAFF

Raheef Alturkmani, Dean’s Office Priscilla Minter, Accounting Jane Armstrong, Undergraduate Programs and Advising Melissa Moraes, Communications and Marketing Julia Bolt, Dean’s Office Jo Morrow, Business Administration Eric Bowen, Bureau of Business and Economic Research Rachel Nieman, Undergraduate Programs and Advising Susan Cantanzarite, Undergraduate Programs and Advising Sophia Opoku, Instructional Designer Erin Carter, Center for Chinese Business, Finance and Marketing Michelle Paugh, Business Office Brian Chang, Undergraduate Programs and Advising Cynthia Perkins, Undergraduate Programs and Advising Christiadi, Bureau of Business and Economic Research Lisa Polling, Executive Education Rachelle Cook, Bureau of Business and Economic Research Brad Rager, Graduate Programs Kurt Dadish, Information Technology Patricia Ratliff, Business Office Andrea Davis, Business Office Susan Robison , Center for Career Development Blair Dowler, Communications and Marketing Amy Rohr, Graduate Programs Marlene Guzy, Executive Education Karen Smith, Economics Virginia Herrod, Office of Development Kellyn Smith, Graduate Programs Lawrence Iorio, Undergraduate Programs and Advising Tara St. Clair, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Carole Kiger, Information Technology Vickie Trickett, Office of Development Jamie Kiszka, Dean’s Office Candi Wilhelm, Graduate Programs Henry Lee, Information Technology Alex Wilson, Communications and Marketing Erica Lindsay, Communications and Marketing Carrie Wood, Graduate Programs Susan Maczko, Undergraduate Programs and Advising Michael Zhao, Center for Chinese Business Marco Maurier, Information Technology

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 64 SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Clay B. Marsh, Vice President for Health Sciences and Executive Dean commencement exercises May 17, 2015 | 9:00 a.m. | Morgantown Event Center

PRELUDE AND PROCESSIONAL Marguerite Bostonia John R. Winkler NATIONAL ANTHEM Devan Balaguer WELCOME Clay B. Marsh COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS John M. Gaziano Professor of Medicine Harvard Medical School Chief, Division of Aging Brigham and Women’s Hospital

SIMPLE GIFTS Devan Balaguer

COMMENCEMENT OF THE DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Glenn H. Dillon Vice-President for Health Sciences Research and Graduate Education

Richard D. Dey Professor and Chair, Neurobiology and Anatomy DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY STUDENT RESPONSE Ibra Seaphus Fancher

ETHICAL AFFIRMATION OF SCIENTISTS Glenn H. Dillon

COMMENCEMENT OF THE DOCTOR OF MEDICINE Norman D. Ferrari III Vice-Dean for Education and Academic Affairs

Scott A. Cottrell Associate Dean, Morgantown Campus

James P. Griffith Associate Dean, Charleston Campus

Rosemarie Cannarella Lorenzetti Associate Dean, Eastern Division

DOCTOR OF MEDICINE STUDENT RESPONSE Payal Shah

OATH OF HIPPOCRATES Judie F. Charlton Vice-Dean for Clinical Affairs PASSING THE TORCH Eric J. Adkins President, School of Medicine Alumni Association

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Clay B. Marsh RECESSIONAL Marguerite Bostonia John R. Winkler

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR A RECEPTION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THIS CEREMONY IN THE PLATINUM BALLROOM.

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude † University Honors

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 65 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY DOCTOR OF MEDICINE

Cancer Cell Biology Halima Al-Qawasmi Lindsay Leigh Miller Jourdan Tyler Aromin Caleb Lee Mills Elyse Lindsey Walk William James Artrip IV Abhinav Mittal Nadia Thair Barghouthi Adam Randall Moeck John Taylor Barnard II Nicholas David Montecalvo Cellular and Integrative Physiology Benjamin Hines Biddix Margaret Wynne Moreland Sulei Xu Douglas DeBoe Campbell Cy Marshall Mozingo Samantha Gretl Cappetto Lindsay Alison Nakaishi Paul Norman Cassis Grant Alexander Neely Exercise Physiology Charles Bo Chen Jessica Marie Neidhardt Ibra Seaphus Fancher Rosa Sangmi Cho Stanley Kaho Ng Dharendra Thapa Robert Ryan Ciancaglini, Jr. Elizabeth Jean Northfield Sydney Michelle Clark Pamela Brooke Parker Mackenzie James Clarkson Kylie Lenae Parrish Neuroscience Adriana Ida Cline Ketu Dinesh Patel Jimena Gonzalez Brendan Christopher Cline David Matthew Paxton Rolf T. Hansen Claire Elizabeth Dolan Mark Christopher Plumby Cristy Ann Ku Amy Lauren Dunbar Kristina Kimberley Rached Lindsay T. Michalovicz James Walter Dutton, Jr. Sarah Jane Radis Ryan Coddington Turner Peter David Farjo Joshua David Ramsey Thomas Grayson Farrah II Alexandra Holly Reynolds Chase Ryan Foy Ryan Rizaldy Robert Wayde Gilmore Anthony Mohammd Roohollahi Brian Thomas Grisez Osama Sabbagh Bethani Hahn Layla Sankari Kayla Donn Halsey Rachel Marjorie Schillinger Michael George Hankewycz Payal Jayesh Shah Brock Andrew Hardin Siavash David Shahbodaghi Gary Hoang Sardar Musa Shah-Khan Joseph Britton Hopkins William Charles Sherrill III Robert Andrew Hull Travis Scott Shivers Jeremy Daniel Hustead Nicole Marie Shockcor Christopher Paul Irwin Jaime Ashley Singh Ryan Michael Jones Jason Clark Statler Patrick Merrill Kennedy Kyle Raymond Stinehart Mija Khan John Mark Stone Sarah Madelyn Knapp Alfred Bailey Stump III Dorothy Amanda Knutsen Kevin Michael Train Matthew John Kraeutler Mike Quoc Tran Cristy Ann Ku Jennifer Sarah Turner Andrea Michelle Labus Ryan Coddington Turner Matthew Boaz Lake Nikita Krishnaraj Urval John Eric Lattin Andrew William Vucelik Nathaniel Levin Lempert Andrew Paul Walker Aaron Edward Lucas Kathryn Marie Whetsell Jamie Nichole Maloney Lee Angelo Wiley Daniel John McFarland Eric Anthony Williams Julia Caroline McNeil Sarah Jane Witsberger Casey Nicholas McRoy Stephanie Anne Wright Abdul Rahman Miah

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 66 J. MICHAEL GAZIANO, MD, MPH

J. Michael Gaziano, MD, MPH is a cardiologist and chronic disease epidemiologist. He is a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and the Chief of the Division of Aging at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He serves as Scientific Director of the Massachusetts Veterans Epidemiology Research and Information Center (MAVERIC) at the VA Boston Healthcare System. He is an internationally recognized epidemiologist whose research interests include the epidemiology of chronic diseases in aging populations, with a particular interest in coronary artery disease and stroke and the adverse impact of vascular disease on other organ systems.

A centerpiece of his research is the data that resides within MAVERIC, one of four national centers of epidemiology funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs. He serves as one of the PIs of the Million Veteran Program (MVP), a project that will enroll one million veterans into a longitudinal cohort with stored biospecimens. He is principal investigator for the Physicians’ Health Study, a large scale- trial of multivitamins for the prevention of chronic disease. He has served as PI or co-investigator on a number of large-scale trials and cohort studies including the Women’s Health Study. He is chair of the Executive Committee of ARRIVE.

Dr. Gaziano oversees several fellowship programs and teaches advanced epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health. He has published over 500 journal articles, reviews, book chapters and books. He also serves as an associate editor for the Journal of the American Medical Association.

ALPHA OMEGA ALPHA HONOR MEDICAL SOCIETY Regalia for the ceremony includes a gold cord.

Members of the graduating class:

Benjamin Hines Biddix Douglas DeBoe Campbell Mackenzie James Clarkson Brendan Christopher Cline James Walter Dutton Chase Ryan Foy Brian Thomas Grisez Robert Andrew Hull Patrick Merrill Kennedy Dorothy Amanda Knutsen Nathaniel Levin Lempert Casey Nicholas McRoy Cy Marshall Mozingo Jessica Marie Neidhardt Sarah Jane Radis William Charles Sherrill Kyle Raymond Stinehart

GOLD HUMANISM HONOR SOCIETY Regalia for the ceremony includes a white cord.

Members of the graduating class:

Benjamin Hines Biddix Samantha Smith Cappetto Adriana Bonasso Cline Brendan Christopher Cline Claire Dolan Robert Andrew Hull Jamie Nichole Maloney Daniel John McFarland Jessica Marie Neidhardt Elizabeth Jean Northfield Kyle Raymond Stinehart Sarah Jane Witsberger

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 67 ETHICAL AFFIRMATION FOR SCIENTISTS

As I embark on my career as a biomedical scientist, I willingly pledge that I will honorably represent my scientific profession, that I will conduct my research and my professional life in a manner that is always above reproach, and that I will seek to incorporate the body of ethics and moral principles that constitute scientific integrity into all that I do.

I will strive always to ensure that the results of my research and other scientific activities ultimately benefit humanity and that they cause no harm.

With this affirmation, I pledge to acknowledge and honor the contributions of scientists who have preceded me, to seek truth and the advancement of knowledge in all my work, and to become a worthy role model deserving of respect by those who follow me.

Science, Vol. 299, 2003 C. Robert Craig, Ph.D. G. Anne Cather, M.D. James L. Culberson, Ph.D.

THE OATH OF HIPPOCRATES

I do solemnly swear by whatever I hold most sacred, that I will be loyal to the profession of medicine and just and generous to its members. That I will lead my life and practice my Art in uprightness and honor.

That into whatsoever home I shall enter it shall be for the good of the sick and the well to the utmost of my power and that I will hold myself aloof from wrong and corruption and from the tempting of others to vice. That I will exercise my Art, solely for the cure of my patients and the prevention of disease and will give no drug and perform no operation for a criminal purpose and far less suggest such a thing. That whatsoever I shall see or hear of the lives of men which is not fitting to be spoken, I will keep inviolably secret.

These things I do promise and in proportion as I am faithful to this oath, may happiness and good repute be ever mine, the opposite if I shall be forsworn.

Hippocrates ca.400 B.C.

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 68 EBERLY COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES - DOCTORAL AND MASTER Rudolph P. Almasy, Interim Dean commencement exercises May 17, 2015 | 9:00 a.m. | West Virginia University Creative Arts Center

PRELUDE AND PROCESSIONAL Danielle Taylor

NATIONAL ANTHEM TingTing Chang

WELCOME Rudolph P. Almasy Interim Dean

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Julie M. Smith, Ph.D. Founder, ChangePartner

SIMPLE GIFTS TingTing Chang

PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES Eberly College Department Chairs

ALUMNI CHARGE Devon Gosnell, Class of 1972 Of Counsel, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES E. Gordon Gee President West Virginia University

RECESSIONAL Danielle Taylor

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR A RECEPTION TO CONGRATULATE THE GRADUATES IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THIS CEREMONY. IT WILL BE HELD IN THE DOUGLAS O. BLANEY LOBBY AT THE FRONT OF THE CREATIVE ARTS CENTER.

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude † University Honors

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 69 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY MASTER OF ARTS World Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Ibtihal Nasser Alnumair Brandon Thomas Barber Biology Communication Studies ElizaBeth Ann Brown Ana Belen Barrios Rodriguez Mohna Bandyopadhyay Monika Janina Becker Adam Thomas Majot Stephanie Kaye Hamilton Nikki Ann Tennis Eleonora Carboni Clinton James Trickett Sara Maeve Cerezo Magee Chemistry Cheng-Yun Chang James Russell Arndt English Clemence Marie Caroline Cretaux Brandon Charles Durney Rosemarry Curfman Elena Rose Coole Razan Mohammadjabir Snari Qiuya Dai Tia Marie DeShong Julie Anne Vrana Tinh Ngoc Dang Mary Kathleen Hubbard Rachel Katherine Davis Heather Lauren Murton Communication Studies Maad El-Gali Gregory Justin Tolliver Diana Maria Fernandez Acosta Alexander Lindon Lancaster Clinton Earl Wilson III Kelly Lynn Geier Odenweller Julio Fernandez Cordero Ciller Antonio Fernandez Rodriguez English Geography Magdalena Cristina Garcia Diez James Richard Holsinger Marvin Andrew Davis Victoriano Garre Leon Kayla Ann McKinney Jessica Anne Foster Monica Giraldo Medina Jessica Ann Queener Ksenia Gordeeva Kathryn Ridinger Smorul History Dehui Hu Cara Lyn Snider Brice Andrew Barnitz Julia Isaac Ashley Rose Creegan Mario Llana Romo Geography David Douglas Evans Julio Antonio Lopez Raja Paul Joseph Marcus O Keefe Nicole Serena Fuller Yun Luo Jennifer Lynn Smith Gabriella Lang Hornbeck Deborah Lyra Medeiros Alexandra Kathleen Jebbia Maria Morado Vazquez Geology Rebekah Nan Oakes Philip Alan Mowrer Brandi K. Oswald Dima Sami Obeidat David D. M. Light Kassey Renee Riffle Jorge Armando Olmos Berrio Alee Robins History Maravillas Paya Guerrero Laura Roop Carmen Periz Rodriguez Isaac Jason Emrick Jonathan Craig Rushbrook Elisa Maria Picon Curiel Joshua David Esposito Signe Seskena Jesus Rivas Martin Richard Allen Hulver Malori Nicole Stevenson Ashley Rose Roberts Jacob Mckinnon Ivey Signe Tonismae Marta Robla Touris Jordan Patrick Lieser Robert James Wolfe Annalisa Sirianni Joseph Michael Rizzo Mollie Katherine Talada Jason Alan Roberts Political Science Diana Magdalena Valdes Cerda James Howard Smith Xue Wei Brandon Coates Williams Senan Jafar Almashat Raquel Almaraz Echeverria Congzi Wu Yan Zhou Physics Evan Gallo Coty J. Martin Trent Allen Johnson MASTER OF FINE ARTS Steven Robert Knudsen Aaron Tyler Mentzer Colin Michael Komar Sarah Renee Murdock Dustin Wade McCarren Eric Matthew Myers Creative Writing Nipuni Tharaka Palliyaguru Aimee Josephine Shadder John Andrew Bryant Jeffrey James Walker Barbara Soares Lima dos Santos Marianne Watson Casey Jinling Zhou Samantha Danielle Waldron Jessica Bridget Guzman Xin Tian Koh Political Science Professional Writing and Editing Morgan Elizabeth Lipkin Patric Allen Nuttall Ritu Dhungana Natalie Ann Liounis Sadie Jean Shorr-Parks Murat Gul Meagan Marie Szekely JoAnna Joy St. Germain Mohamed Saffa Lamin Ellen Belchior Rodrigues Sociology Erin Elizabeth Bixler MASTER OF LEGAL STUDIES Psychology Kent Lynn Hastings James Edward Cook Theodore Christopher Malone Kyle Alexander Duke Kaitlyn Ann Ferris Agnieszka Natalia Marciniak Jerry Gladwell Allyson Stella Graf Falak Ojjeh Pamela Leanne Lourcey Stephanie Lauren Kincaid Bradley Edward Silberzahn Meagan Anne Ramsey Delia Aymee Trickett MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Rachel Stoiko Craig Zell Chit Yuen Yi Applied Statistics Abeer Eid M. Alabbas Fahad Mohammed Aldosry Abdullah Khalid Almouhaizee Abdulaziz Nasser Almuharab Mahasin Atiatallah Alnumani Lindsay Ruth Sanderfur

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 70 MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Psychology Elizabeth Marie Lundberg Paul Enlow Rebecca Dawn Marsh Sonya Marie Arnold Bradley Thomas Joachim Lacey Christena Mcdonald Kenneth Robert Bannon Sara Rose Nass Clara Anne McGonigle Dustin Scott Blankenship Lauren Borduin Quetsch Sharon Lynne Minor Sarah Jane Cordonier Daniel Weitzner Kristin Renee Moore Lisa Suzanne Donaldson Jaydee Nelson Moultrie Frederic William Edgar Statistics Laura Elizabeth Moyers Jessica Renae Fowler Badr Suliman Alnssyan Aaron Matthew Muhs Erin Elizabeth Franklin Francene Mae Cicia Lorie Lynn Slye Mullan Robert Edward Glowacky William Andrew Dillinger Barsham Rahquan Murphy Paul William LaMancusa, Jr. Adetokunbo Ibukun Fadahunsi Rachel Ann Nestor Marlenea Raenell Morgan Ge Guo Jessica Anne Nicholson Spencer Courtney Moss Sabari Shrestha Rebecca Marie Norman Kellie Redden Sirish Shrestha Cassandra Nicki Noss John David Ridgway Melissa Ann Smith Brenda Gail Peacock Anna-Marie Scarberry Tianyu Zheng Ann Erwin Petsonk Kaitlyn Victoria Shaffer Nisha Zhu Kimberly Osler Pifer Autumn Marie Summers Christian Martin Rawcliffe MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK Kellie Redden MASTER OF SCIENCE Desiree Nicole Schuster Stephanie Marie Shoemaker Sonya Marie Arnold Linda Marie Simon Wesley Earl Bailey Biology Skye Lindsey Spalding Jemma Michelle Beach Shashwati Bhattacharya Laura Ruth Stacy Elizabeth Ellen Beckner Joshua Robert Moore Danielle Lee Stateler Lorin J. Bolyard Ryan Burke Ross Kendall Elizabeth Suydam Richard Longga Bower Nicholas Adam Wilbur Mary Patricia Trumbule Matthew Joseph Buban Lauryn Rachele Urso Megan Yvonne Cline Chemistry Sally Lou Whelan Candace Brittany Colaiseno Gary Michael White Lijun Chen Rachel Elizabeth Connell Michael Todd Wills Lin Ju Angela Teresa Conner Maggie Diane Wolford Yue Ren Daniel Carl Cook Kelly Woodard Melissa Ann Cope Cassie Leigh Yates Forensic and Investigative Science Erin Michelle Corbiser Elizabeth Colleen Dearth Lisa Helen Craft Justin Nathaniel Kirk Amy Kathryn Crowley Allyce Sayuri McWhorter Amy Katherine Dent Tanya Marie Tully Stacey Rene Drew Jessica Ann Embrey Geology Timothy Scott Erwin Cole Ethan Bowers Tiesha Denise Fields Habib Hazael Bravo-Ruiz Ana Finney Christian X. Figueroa Kelley Shanelle Fisher Ariel Kelton Hart Victoria Leigh Fondale Brad David Hega Erin Elizabeth Franklin Stephen Joseph Henry Melissa Rose Garcia Webb Sarah Elizabeth Johnson Kathleen Taylor Goff Jill Leighanne Riddell Charlotte Virginia Green Derek Carl Weicht Lisa Marie Green Chloe Suzanne Wonnell Misty Jean Guthrie Marla Kaye Yates Nicole Brittany Haggerty Brianna Nicole Hardman Mathematics Kimberly Renee Guidry Heflin Nawaf Lazam Alsowait Juliana Faith Helmick Mohamed H. Amsaad Brittany Leanne Henderson Adam R. Anderson Chrisan Janell Holness Christopher Philip Andrews Anna Greta Hrafnsdottir Cody Hood Sarah Bethany Hunter Lucian Mazza Amanda Kathryn James Brandi L. Shafer Stephanie Dawn Jarrell Derek Lee Johnson Physics April Dawn Kelley Rogerio Fernando Cardoso Gerard Ralph LaGuardia Peter Anthony Gentile Bethany Loryn Lambert Lucas Robert Hunt Rhonda G. Larew Amit KC Jasmine Ally Lewis Joseph Karl Swiggum Erin Dawn Light Cabot Zabriskie Shannon Pauline Liu Victoria Amanda Loy

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 71 EBERLY COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES ADMINISTRATION

Rudolph P. Almasy, Ph.D. INTERIM DEAN

Joan S. Gorham, Ed.D. ASSOCIATE DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Valérie Lastinger, Ph.D. ASSOCIATE DEAN, UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Asuntina S. Levelle, J.D. ASSOCIATE DEAN, FINANCIAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

Tracy Morris, Ph.D. ASSOCIATE DEAN, RESEARCH, GRADUATE STUDIES, AND OUTREACH

Michael Perone, Ph.D. ASSOCIATE DEAN, FACULTY

Katie R. Stores, Ph.D. ASSISTANT DEAN, RESEARCH

Drew Chelosky, M.P.P.M. ASSISTANT DEAN, DEVELOPMENT

EBERLY COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES DEPARTMENT CHAIRS/PROGRAM COORDINATORS

Krystal Frazier Victoria Garrett John Kilwein AFRICANA STUDIES LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Richard Thomas Lisa DeFrank-Cole Aaron Gale BIOLOGY LEADERSHIP STUDIES RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Kung Wang Nancy Adams Lisa Di Bartolomeo CHEMISTRY LEGAL STUDIES (MLS) SLAVIC AND EAST EUROPEAN STUDIES

Matthew Martin Edgar Fuller Elise Fullmer COMMUNICATION STUDIES MATHEMATICS SOCIAL WORK

Melissa Bingmann Evan Widders Lynne Cossman CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY

James Harms Bonnie Brown Michael Mays ENGLISH NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES STATISTICS

Gerald Lang Matthew Talbert Jennifer Orlikoff FORENSIC AND INVESTIGATIVE SCIENCE PHILOSOPHY WOMEN’S AND GENDER STUDIES

Steve Kite David Lederman Ángel Tuninetti GEOLOGY AND GEOGRAPHY PHYSICS WORLD LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND LINGUISTICS

Joseph Hodge Scott Crichlow HISTORY POLITICAL SCIENCE

Joe Hagan Kevin Larkin INTERNATIONAL STUDIES PSYCHOLOGY

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 72 DAVIS COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES AND DESIGN Daniel J. Robison, Dean commencement exercises May 17, 2015 | 9:30 a.m. | West Virginia University Coliseum

PRELUDE AND PROCESSIONAL Brett Miller NATIONAL ANTHEM John Scherch

WELCOME Daniel J. Robison Dean

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Ralph B. Currey Advisor and Board Director IBERDROLA RENEWABLES, LLC

SIMPLE GIFTS John Scherch

PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES J. Todd Petty Professor, Wildlife and Fisheries Resources

Doctor of Philosophy

Master’s Degrees

Bachelor’s Degrees Multidisciplinary Studies

School of Agriculture and Food Division of Animal and Nutritional Sciences Division of Plant and Soil Sciences

School of Design and Community Development

School of Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Natural Resources Division of Resource Management

ALUMNI CHARGE H.R. Scott President, WVU Davis College Alumni Association

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Joyce McConnell Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs West Virginia University

RECESSIONAL Brett Miller

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude † University Honors

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 73 STAGE

School of Design and Community Development Ph.D. School of Natural Resources M.S. B.Mds. School of Agriculture and Food

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY MASTER OF SCIENCE

Animal and Food Science Agricultural and Extension Education Design and Merchandising William Joseph Greathouse Caleb Nathanael Smith Catherine Danielle Hansen Ilgin Paker Michael Blaine Withrow Brandon Scott Kiger Dana A. Shearer

Forest Resource Science Agricultural and Resource Economics Gregory Dale Estep David Naab Aratuo Nutrition and Food Science Gideon Sackey Lawer-Yolar Olubusola Olufunmilayo Kehinde Stephanie Anne Barton Rajendra Prasad Poudel Gabriel Abiodun Olofinsawo Jessica Virginia Brantner Brian Gregory Glover Mark Edward Lemons Genetics and Developmental Biology Agronomy Alexandra Marie Smith Yael Tarlovsky Tucker Oluwasogo Bolaji Alonge Sara Lillian Jones Marianne Aileen Mannix Plant Pathology Human and Community Development Rebecca Lynn Uphold Eric Shelton Goddard Ali Abutalebpur Katey Maxine Yoast Robert James Voshell Mark Gerald Middleton

Animal Physiology Reproductive Physiology Natural Resource Economics Crista Dorothy Crawford Justin Angelo Lopez Tizita Alemayehu Wasihun Jake Parker Engle Jeremy Lynn Everson Melissa Anne Gallagher Wildlife and Fisheries Resources Plant and Soil Science Juliana Marie Hypes Callayn Danae Paul Catherine Elaine Artis Robert John Bills Shannon Mae Behmke David Page McCann Julie Marie Mallon Travis William Nauman Applied and Environmental Microbiology Christina Lynn Slover Yulia I. Bilovol Reproductive Physiology MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FORESTRY Elizabeth Compton Bowdridge Lei Wang Maria Adele Fenwick Valerie Christine Grant Aaron Micah Holley MASTER OF AGRICULTURE, NATURAL Frederick Christian Zinkhan RESOURCES AND DESIGN

Grant Edward Boudreau Catlin Camille Carrico Diana Leigh Garrett Jessica Lyn Miller Christi Joyce Raines Robert James Reed Lisa Marie Robison

MASTER OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Anna Marie Withrow Tianqing Yang

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 74 BACHELOR OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Danielle Marie Bauer Agribusiness Management and Rural Biochemistry Tyler James Grove Development † *** Derek Eugene Andreini Michael Patrick Huxley Kyle Scott Applegate John F. Barry Kevin Joseph Lawler Mary Kaitlyn Cook Christopher D. Bell Christopher Richard Lovgren ** Halley Dawkins † * Kiersten Ann Bell Maya Rose Mier-Thomas Elizabeth A. Decker Peter Darlington Cutler Alisha Ray Shiffer William Shawn Gilmore Justina Yaa Debrah-Afful Dana Taylor Veach Brien Healy Jamison, Jr. Hannah Sue DeMarino Sara Alexis Zuccari Marilyn Wanjiku Karuri ** Amy Catherine Evans * Barbara Christina Layner ** Brandon Gregory Glover Logan Grant McFarland ** Payton Rebecca Laws Ian Patrick Mitchell Elizabeth Faye Morgan Griffin Patrick Murphy *** Divine Chibuzor Nwafor Evan Edward Rose † *** Cassandra Lynn Orndorff Emily Carina Wells *** Alex Robert Ritter Jabari Welsh † ** Anna Louisa Scandinaro † *** Kathleen Grace Schessler ** Neil Timothy Sprenkle Animal and Nutritional Sciences * Justin Jason Trippe Michael Ryan Bush ** Derek Cole Warren Michael Joseph Carnevale ** Amy Renee Wells Zachary Robert Deem † ** Sarah Marie Dunaway † ** Lindsey Elswick Design Studies * Samantha Joy Fabian Meghan Elaine Barkley ** Michael Scott Gounaris ** Molly Todd Buxton Melissa Dawn Hargis Kendall Carney Joshua Alan Harmon Katlynn Jayne Hildreth * Allyson Herald Hoyer † ** Catherine Antonia Jula * Amanda Leigh Kline Environmental and Energy Resource Andrew Michael Mccalla Management Katie Joan Morgan Elizabeth A. Decker Caitlynn Allyssa Mundell * William David Young ** Joni Lane Myers Codi Nicole Osborne Taylor Leigh Phillips Environmental and Natural Resource Economics † ** Alicia Renee Pownall Jessica Lynn Purinton Craig Garrett Bernatowicz Jonathan Andrew Riccio * Nathaniel Scott Bruce ** Catherine Alice Samsell-Harton ** Kenzie Barnhart Cable ** Alexander Christopher Schlarb Robert Francis Comorosky * Conlan Lowell Cornman † * Ellen Elizabeth Sears Austin Taylor Huffman † *** Abigail Gwyn Smith Tyler Kenton Semler ** Neil Timothy Sprenkle Stephen Joseph Sullivan IV Alicia Renae Summerfield Kami Ann Thomas Joshua David Wentz † ** Micaela Shantelle Young Fashion Design and Merchandising † * Ashley Jillian Zieglar *** Jacquelyn Marie Brooks Kristen Marie Cataldi *** Kellie Yvonne Crane Applied and Environmental Microbiology Nikki Alexandra Ehrlich * Samantha Joy Fabian * Katherine Anne Gonzales Alan Richard Jackson Emma Nicole Grossman Adam Robert Pollio Samantha Irene Leibowitz * Rebecca Grace Stickel *** Sara Guanyee Love Allyson June Tenney *** Madison Kalyn Meadows

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 75 Human Nutrition and Foods Wildlife and Fisheries Resources BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE * Brittany Nicole Abruzzino Dylan Lee Adams Angela Danielle Barker Joseph Robert Collins Agricultural and Extension Education Patty Jo Barlow Evan Matthew Comer * Nicole Mae Brown † * Meredith Anne Chapman Tyler Simpson Ferrell Ashley Jo Cochran Ruth Victoria Chisholm William Michael Fischbach Matthew Allen Coe Loren Russell Cullum Bradley Charles Hasselbach ** Halley Dawkins † ** Christa Marie D’Egidio Logan Graham Hott Holly Ann Evans Emily Michelle Dorr Anthony Thomas Kaczmarek *** Amanda Beth Hannon Jennifer Marie Fritschy James Patrick Walker Kennedy Kyle Timothy Harpold * Alexandra Madison Garrett Kyle Robert Manning Russell Gail Kidwell ** Shannon Christine Hartley Jordan Steven Markley Brooke Elizabeth Morris ** Erin Page Jones Zane Taylor Mikesell Shelby Lynn Stevens Sara Alexandra Jones Edward Eugene Olesh III *** Rebecca Elise Swope Kaitlyn Marie Kees *** Kasey Lynne Osborne * Zachary Todd Tennant Emily Rose Moore Nathaniel Vernon Owens * Christina Marie Zirkle Corinne Nicole Murdock Anthony Michael Powell † *** Jessica Marie Rubino *** Lucas Eli Price Paul James Robert III Dalyce Micaela Sherman Agroecology Lauren Elizabeth Shull † *** Adam Paul Rossi * Kelby Shawn Fetter Kattie Louise Stansberry Bryan Wayne Shamblin *** Matthew James Pefferman * Paige A. Starrett Daniel Albert Sherlock Rachael Ann-Marie Swartz Jennings Alexander Sisler Christopher Devin Smith Jarrett Austin Sutter Animal and Nutritional Sciences * Wade Aaron Suttle Adrianna Danielle Beaver Interior Design Zachery David Vucurevich Kevin Thomas Bellino Shannon Cecilia Bishoff Timothy Edward Wells Alison Renee Coe Lindsay Elizabeth Boyd Alexander Pearce Wooding Jessica Eileen Elliott Madelynn Victoria Elkins Paul Joseph Yuran III Jessie Lea Hensley Kathryn Marie Kinnick Candace Dawn Kasprzyk Ryann W. Last Courtney Renee Lemons *** Bethany Anne Lemasters Wood Science and Technology Adam Daniel Liller *** Morgan Marie Nestegard Christopher Michael Pitek ** Stephanie Michelle McDougal *** Lauren Elaine Nowaczek * Emily Nicole Meadows † ** Corie Nichole Posey Hannah Caitlyn Mitchell Samantha Faith Shaibani Jessica Sara Morris Kathleen Elizabeth Morton Dereck B. Price Soil Science Bradley John Reininger Cody Edward Rice † *** Eleanor Louise Bell Kristopher Michael Sanders Abagail Lauren Showalter Amy Elizabeth Toman Madelyn E. Trapp Amanda Gail Whittaker Cole Steven Williams

Environmental Protection * Andrew Michael Bierer Alexis C. Monteleone Christopher Jordan Toothman † *** Krista Kay Wickey

Horticulture *** Silas Paul Childs Stephen Troy Hileman

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 76 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FORESTRY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN LANDSCAPE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN RECREATION ARCHITECTURE Samuel Adams *** Marissa Elizabeth Angellatta Levi Dylan Davis Conway Joseph Bristow III Melissa Helen Breece Darryl Paul Deliere II Dylan T. Croftcheck Andrew John Connolly John Norman Files * Joseph Thomas D’Avello Merwin Russell Davis IV Zachery Gerald Hess Gregory Robert Gallagher Christopher John Frena Travis Scott Jude Michael Liam Hogan ** Connor Ryan James William Colby Mays Madison Lee Kovall Carnell Wendell King Vivien Susan McIndoe Blake Edward Lehmann Peter Whitefield Knudsen Robert Jacob Meyer Sydnie L. Major Stephanie Morgan Perkins Jared Lee Nicholson Larry Justin Mazzella Charles Jacob Peterson ** Michael Joseph Plutro Makenzie Lee O’Rourke * Robert Uhl Riddle * Mathew Ryan Seldomridge Michael F. Polaski Alexander Steward Zachrel Justin Taylor Thompson * Matthew Jacob Shull * John Edward Vance Kylee Renee Sims * Luke Aaron Walters Nicholas L. Stevens Adam Walter Welch Grant Paul Waldron Jacquelynn Nicole Weaver Megan Leigh Winter ** John W. Wray IV

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 77 RALPH B. CURREY

Ralph Currey serves as a special advisor to Iberdrola, S.A. in the U.S. and Canada. He was elected and serves as an independent board director for Iberdrola Renewables, LLC. Also, he serves on boards for Space City Energy: a crude oil logistics and trading company, Blue Planet: a start-up that converts carbon dioxide from coal plant emissions to high-value cement, and West Virginia University.

Ralph is the former president and chief executive officer of Iberdrola Renewables, LLC, the U.S. renewable energy division of parent company IBERDROLA, S.A. Iberdrola is an energy pioneer with the largest renewable asset base of any company in the world.

Iberdrola Renewables, the Portland, Oregon-based integrated business, provides environmentally responsible energy through renewable and gas-fired generation, development, energy trading, plant asset management and fuels procurement. It is the second leading developer and operator of renewable energy in the United States with over 5.6 GW of production and 850 employees operating 60 projects.

Ralph is a member of the original senior management team that in 10 years grew the former PPM Energy into a company with an asset value of more than $10 billion. Ralph was instrumental in developing the company’s strategic foundation, recruiting key executives, continuing an entrepreneurial culture, and delivering consistent earnings growth.

During his service at Iberdrola, he also assumed responsibility for the natural gas storage and hub services businesses as part of his CEO duties. These organizations, ENSTOR and Energy Services, are responsible for optimizing the company’s operating storage facilities in the U.S. and Canada including the development, engineering and construction of new storage projects. ENSTOR is the third largest independent natural gas storage company in North America with 89.1BCF of storage.

Before assuming the CEO role in 2008, Ralph oversaw Energy Management for the U.S. and Canada, creating value through contractual business in transportation, storage, marketing and trading while optimizing the commodity side of the asset-based business in natural gas, thermal, solar, and wind generation. This role included responsibility for creating liquidity in markets ahead of actual asset investments and for developing LNG marketing alliances.

Prior to joining the company in 2001, Ralph was Vice President of Trading for North America at Texaco Natural Gas where he was responsible for managing the fixed price, futures, physical and options trading books. His more than 30 years of energy experience includes positions at Chevron, Texaco and KCS Energy in the areas of operations, engineering and trading.

Ralph earned bachelor and master degrees from West Virginia University as well as a master’s in economics from the Colorado School of Mines.

DAVIS COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES AND DESIGN ADMINISTRATION

Daniel J. Robison Robert L. Taylor, Jr. DEAN DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF ANIMAL AND NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD Dennis K. Smith ASSOCIATE DEAN, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Matthew A. Jenks DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD Timothy T. Phipps ASSOCIATE DEAN, RESEARCH AND OUTREACH Kerry S. Odell DIRECTOR, SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Thomas W. Green ASSISTANT DEAN, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Joseph F. McNeel DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF FORESTRY AND NATURAL RESOURCES Paul E. Lewis SCHOOL OF NATURAL RESOURCES ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS Gerard D’Souza Matthew Wilson DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC SUPPORT SCHOOL OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Julie Cryser DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Amber D. Hines DIRECTOR OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

David Welsh DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 78 COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORT SCIENCES Dana D. Brooks, Dean commencement exercises May 17, 2015 | 12:30 p.m. | West Virginia University Creative Arts Center

PRELUDE AND PROCESSIONAL William Haller NATIONAL ANTHEM TingTing Chang

WELCOME Dana D. Brooks Dean

OUTSTANDING GRADUATING STUDENT Ashley Morgan NASPE Outstanding Student 2015

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Ken Herock

SIMPLE GIFTS TingTing Chang

PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES James Hannon Assistant Dean

2016 SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION Joshua Lowman

ALUMNI CHARGE Julie Wallace-Carr Chair, CPASS Visiting Committee

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Joyce McConnell Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs West Virginia University

RECESSIONAL William Haller

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR A RECEPTION TO CONGRATULATE THE GRADUATES IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THIS CEREMONY. IT WILL BE HELD IN THE DOUGLAS O. BLANEY LOBBY AT THE FRONT OF THE CREATIVE ARTS CENTER.

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude † University Honors

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 79 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY MASTER OF SCIENCE

Coaching and Teaching Studies Athletic Coaching Physical Education - Teacher Education Ishonte Cherrile Allar Jeffrey Tyler Barnette Feilu Mao Philip James Liversedge Sean Healy Takahiro Mori Louis Ralph Pellegrini Sport and Exercise Psychology Sport and Exercise Psychology Donald Edward Platt Aaron Timmons Goodson Brandyn Fisher Mark Christopher Scott Michelle Marie McAlarnen Brady Robert Tucker Sport Management Nicholas Steven Arthur Athletic Training Craig Carey Stephen Michael Altano Fletcher David Coffman Derek Michael Beeler Jon Anthony Higgins Valentina Francisca Bustamante Nicholas Adam Lawson Matthew Paul Cannella John Christopher Northrup Amanda Damm Jacqueline Marie Riggleman Lacey Rebecca Dungan Brent Alan Rosendall Michael Joseph Hill Eric Hwang Patrick Ray Langit Brian Henry Lentz Eric Matthew Price Matthew P. Rongstad Nicole Alysse Sestak

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 80 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Athletic Coaching Education Sport and Exercise Psychology Sport Management Ethan Daniel Brown Alexandra Morgan Barr Matthew Peter Amato * Lashea N. Edmonds Michael Anthony Bennett Garrett Bryan Backhaus Thomas J. McLean Micky T. Boyle Matthew S. Bell James Bradley Miller ** Maxwell James Brien Robert Cash Bennett Craig Winslow Moore, Jr. Michael Evan Bryan * William Cole Brady * Nia Louise Nolan Eva Marie Burlingham Gary Browne Ramirez Jeffrey Charles Pierce Heather Barrow Clarke Brian Patrick Conaty Andrew Rochon † * Logan Christine Coale * Leon Alexander Cooper Adam Soodik Princeston Davonte Copeland Michael T. Donahue Jose Soto Lisa E. Deklau Adam James Fansler Timothy Duwane Squires Kelly Dike Joseph Salvatore Fierro Maci Danielle Sump † * Caleb Scott Dunn Aquila Marie Fox Armand Tomas Trotto Joseph Armin Eftekhari *** Lauren Nicole Fozard Zachery Scott Turner Ryan James Foose Jason Tyler Funderburg Deija Johannah Funk Shaina Ann Galinsky Kaitlin Elizabeth Futey Paulina Louise Girot Athletic Training Jaime Elizabeth Gartner Elana Michel Gorenstein Alicia Ann Cuthbertson Erin Leigh Gerds Carmen Anthony Gutta III * Courtney Elizabeth Dilcher Kiara Naima Gilbert James Henderson II Shelby Nicole Fankhauser * James Damien Hartnett II ** Zachary Allan Hillis ** Nicole Faso Alicia Kelsey Jancuk Alexander Scott John Hillary Nicole Jones *** Kelsey D. Johnson Mackenzie Lee Keenan ** Shannon Faith Jones Clinton Ross Jones Torin Mikael Major † *** Jocelyn Marie Kinkade ** Joshua Paul Kudrna * Brandon Michael Mathews *** Carly Elizabeth Lewis ** Jennifer Lee Kuh Matthew Thomas McCutcheon ** Emily Ann Lorenzen Darien Gregory Leonards Derek Paul Moorehead Katrina C. Presler Michael Joseph Lingelbach Michael John Motyczka † *** John Gage Ryder Gabriel A. Litvin Alexander Lee Muscarella Emily Lynn Strogen William Troy Marable James Anthony Ney Alyssa Grace Testa * Morgan Sophia Maxwell * Mary Kathleen Osterman Casey June Zimmerman Andrew Joseph Miller *** Sarah Elizabeth Rapps *** Ashley Margaret Morgan Lauren Elizabeth Reda Allison Janette Parkhurst David William Reha Michael Anthony Seabrook, Jr. Physical Education - Teacher Education Roman Allen Perryman *** Letitia Marie Propst * Allen Jordan Selders Matthew Edward Capozzo Nicole Paige Rasky Sierrah Nicole Soto * John James Delserro, Jr. Kelly Nicole Robinson William Stannard Spellman ** Nathan Alexander Hamer * Abby Joan Rositano * Corey Alexander Talley Brendan Arthur McQuillan Ryan Michael Sala Lamar Lethaniel Taylor * Christopher Michael Menser Maranda Tara Scott Zachery John Vaji Curtus Gene Radcliff Nico Demarquis Sharp Dillon Wagner † ** Matthew Tanner Robison † *** Kristen Corey Siers * Ellyson Anne Schumacher Donald F. Smith III Anthony Stake, Jr.

Nathaniel Stevens Ana-Maria Ivanova Stoyanova Caitlin Murphy Walton * Lindsey Florence Wehseler Haley Rose Williams Megan Elizabeth Wolfe

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 81 KEN HEROCK

Ken Herock has been in professional football for more than 38 years. He was respected throughout the National Football League for his expertise as a talent hunter and administrator. Ken has been a player, scout, coach, personnel director, and general manager. He has also served on the College Relations Board for the National Football League.

A member of the Oakland Raiders 1967 Super Bowl team as a tight end from West Virginia University, Herock launched his front office career with the Oakland Raiders in 1970 as a combination personnel scout and special teams and tight end coach on the heels of a seven- season playing career with Oakland (1963- 1967), the Cincinnati Bengals (1968) and the Boston Patriots (1969).

Ken was named the Raiders Director of Player Personnel in 1975. In 1976 he became the first Director of Player Personnel for the then fledgling Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Within three years, he helped build the Bucs into a playoff contender, one that advanced to the NFC Championship Game in 1979. Herock remained with Tampa Bay through the 1984 campaign. While at Tampa, he was responsible for supervising the first scouting combine which eventually evolved into the Indianapolis National Invitation Camp.

Herock subsequently returned to the Raiders personnel department for a three-year period (1984 - 1986). He was named Director of Player Personnel for Atlanta in 1987 and became the team’s Vice President of Player Personnel a year later, a position he held through the 1996 season. During his 10 years with the Falcons, Herock procured a number of key players for the franchise, including Jamal Anderson, Cornelius Bennett, Chris Doleman, Brett Favre, Chris Hinton, Lincoln Kennedy, Andre Rison, Chuck Smith, Deion Sanders, and Bob Whitfield.

Herock returned to the Raiders for a third tenure in 1997, leaving the Oakland organization following the 1998 season. He then joined the Green Bay Packers and was named Vice President of Personnel where he remained until 2001.

As a collegian at West Virginia, Herock earned All-Conference honors as both a tight end and linebacker and since has been named to the West Virginia University’s Physical Education Hall of Fame. Ken has also been inducted into the Western Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame and the Pennsylvania State Hall of Fame.

At present, Ken bas established Pro Prep, a service that prepares future professional prospects for the National Football League. Ken has worked with over 1,000 top prospects the last 14 seasons to enhance their position in the National Football League Draft.

ASHLEY MORGAN, NASPE OUTSTANDING STUDENT 2015

Ashley Morgan is graduating with a bachelor of science degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology. As a student at West Virginia University, she twice served as athletic coordinator for the Student Government Association. In this role she worked with the administration to better the University and established a method for ticketing students for men’s basketball. She also served as a sport and exercise psychology peer advisor, vice president of the sport and exercise psychology club, and student speaker at the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences building dedication. Outside of the classroom, she volunteered her time with the John William for House of Delegates campaign, the HTSA My First Patient Mentorship Program, and Relay for Life.

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 82 SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Clay B. Marsh, Vice President for Health Sciences and Executive Dean commencement exercises May 17, 2015 | 2:00 p.m. | Morgantown Event Center

PRELUDE AND PROCESSIONAL Marguerite Bostonia John R. Winkler

NATIONAL ANTHEM Devan Balaguer

INTRODUCTIONS MaryBeth Mandich Associate Dean, Professional Programs

WELCOME Clay B. Marsh

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Mike Schlappi

SIMPLE GIFTS Devan Balaguer

PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES W. Guyton Hornsby, Jr. Associate Professor, Exercise Physiology

ALUMNI CHARGE Lynda B. Nine Vice President, Health Sciences Alumni Affairs

FAREWELL TO CLASS MaryBeth Mandich

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Clay B. Marsh

RECESSIONAL Marguerite Bostonia John R. Winkler

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR A RECEPTION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THIS CEREMONY IN THE PLATINUM BALLROOM.

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude † University Honors

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 83 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Exercise Physiology Katherine Marie Beverage Laura Elizabeth Alvarez Rachael Lynne Biesecker Lauren Michelle Boone Dharendra Thapa Madison Leigh Boggess Abigail Criss Boyce Loren Victoria Cortopassi Thomas Berton Boyd Ryan Patrick Dante Kayla Brianne Bryant Desiree Michele Dennis Kaitlin Jennifer Butcher Wesley Kirk Eades Megan Elizabeth Carbacio Garrett James Fetty Jesse Ray Channell Rebecca Lynn Frashure Emma Grace Cox Dennis Garrison Golden Bryce Ryan Cumpston Kristi Nicole Hardesty Bryanna Danene DeFazio Alexandra Nichole Hauser Hannah Ashton Fox Andrew Clark Hazelwood Amanda Dawn Greaf David Stephen Kovach Ashley Lynn Greer Elizabeth Lauren Marshall Eileen Danielle Heavener Chelsea Ann McComas Steven Michael Helms Patricia Mary Michael Kilee Cierra Jackson Eric Adam Moore Cameron Nicholas Jougras Jennifer Diane Moore Krysta Beth Kemp Kelly Jo Nixon Celeste Brianne Kent Allison Leigh Owens Heather Lynn Koch Anna Marie Pepe Morgan Marie Leach Marcus Jordan Reynolds Emily Alexis Lewis Joseph Manuel Rodriguez Eric Tyler Lopez Kayla Michelle Schrader Casey Lynn Main Michael Jesse Shearer Paige Alicyn Mattera Ashley Morgan Smith Kelly Jo McIntosh Julie Anita Streets Meggie Lynne Menarcheck Nathan Robert Tomasik Hannah Brielle Moore Christopher Bradley Unger Kelsey Marie Jones Parker Trent Jordan Walker Angel Lee Petras Lauren Ward Haley Ilene Powell Jaime Alexandra Weckesser Nicole Beth Rudy Nathan S. Wells Hayley Marie Snyder Gabriel Don Wilson Kristen Nicole Storey Chelsey Jo Woodford Jennifer Claire Walberg Cierra Storm West Bethany Dawn Whetsell Olivia Mae Williamson

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 84 MASTER OF SCIENCE CERTIFICATE OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE BACHELOR OF ARTS

Biomedical Sciences Kyle Burkhamer Human Performance and Health Renee Carlson Elisha Shadoe Shae Martin * Cara Joan Bacher Justin Drew ** Mikella Charlene Bray Jason Lincoln † *** Amanda Grace Bright Ronald Ray ** Chelsea Brooke Callaway Clinical and Translational Science Diane Shafer * Allison Ada Chieppo Shashank Ponugoti ** Abby Lynne Dragovich * Taylor Leigh Evans *** Kasey Jean Feiertag Exercise Physiology ** Emily Justine Garland Mark Allen Buerkle ** Krista Marie Hall Kalen Michael Kearcher * Morgan Elizabeth Henson Adam Theodore Kolberg * Gretchen Ann Herzberger Lindsey Brooke Sams *** Abbi Danielle Huggins Alexander Joseph Tylka * Ashley Marie Kady *** Chelsea Rae Keefer *** Cassandra Lynn Kehr * Boone Elijah Kehrer * Lydia Cecelia Kurtz † *** Kathleen Lee Lago ** Maggie Marie Little * Morgan Celeste Long * Benjamin Ryan McGurk Sharath Mathai Ninan * Andrew Tyler Paulus * Alayna Marie Reis Jeremy Keith Riggs ** Alexandria Marie Ross * Mary Kaitlin Sims * Talor Lynn Snyder *** Ashley Paige Stalnaker ** Maggie Lynn Steel ** Jessica Erin Stemple ** Kayleigh Noelle Swanson * Sherain Whitney Thomas * Lucas Paul Trunkle *** Kaitlyn Nicole Wagoner † *** Jodi Lee Weightman ** Allie Marie Williams † *** Jennifer Marie Willis ** Jessica Elizabeth Willoughby * Ralyn Leann Wolfe * Jessica Lynn Zamias *** Taylor Nicole Zonts

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 85 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Exercise Physiology Medical Laboratory Science Blake Edward Adkins *** Jacob Timothy Knierim Hala Ali Aljamea †** Faiz J. Ahmed Casey Jordan Krumenacker ** Luisa Battistella †* Amanda Evelyn Albert *** Kaylee Ann Kuzma * Stephanie Ann Binkowski *** Andrew Tyler Anderson Nicholas Ryan Landry Jason Aaron Crawford Emily Lynn Appel * Alexis Nicole LaNeve John Anthony Dolon Michael G. Bachalis Angela Y. Lehtimaki Cameron Gloria Ferdinand †* Alyssa Jane Barker John A. Longo * Jordan Elizabeth Golaski Katelyn Renee Bennett *** Sadie Alexandra Lowe Brittany Anne Greenfield *** Mason Gregory Bishop ** Caleb Matthew Lynch Thomas Adam Gunnoe †*** Stacy Megan Blake Michael Christian MacCourtney †** Gene Charles Hall * Madeline Jeanne Bridgeman *** Kyle Thomas Majnaric †* Erika LeAnn Hupp Nicholas Brooks †*** Brooke Marie Mangold Kimberly Marie Kelly Emily Catherine Cain IV *** Cortney Elizabeth Marotto Dana Louise Kinzey Michael William Carte Nile Samples Martinez * Ellen Marie Marchlenski Nisha Kalla Chaudhry Nicholas Ryan Mcavoy * Rebecca Danielle McCabe † Alexander Bryan Cheslock Tyler Stanley McClanahan * Amanda Kelly Peoples †*** Aric Matthew Clegg Samantha Ann Molina Kaitlyn Mae Persinger *** Sarah Elaine Conaway ** Alysha Noel Nails Grant William Phillips *** Patrick James Coyle †** Lauren Rene Ortiz Kayla Dawn Riley †* Samuel David Crickenberger * Whitney Nicole Popkins * Katie Elizabeth Rollins †*** Taylor Christine Croft Timothy Robert Ray Jasmine Loren Russell * Jessica Crowder Charles Decker Reidpath Brian Joseph Smith Aquila Donayle Cunningham Justine Mary Renziehausen *** Jacqueline Kay Thomas * Jesse Blaine Davis * Jennifer Therese Rey *** Ashley Anne Walenchok Bethany Mae Deal †*** Samantha Danielle Richardson Emily Paige Delauder Robby Javier Rodriguez †** Kelly Marie Devlin * Andrew Wade Ruble ** Derek Anthony DeWitt * Jeanette Rupar Sarah Jane Dodd Russell Lee Scott Brandon Lee Dolin ** Matthew R. Shaffer * Tommy Dorsey Dooley * Trevor Allan Shamblin * Jacob James Dronzek Sarah Anne Shockey Lindsey Victoria Duda Rachel Leigh Silverman ** Kaylea Jo Dulaney *** Sarah Elizabeth Skoloda Christa Gabrielle Engle †* Brooke Janine Smith Amanda Michelle Epstein †* Kyle Logan Smith Brandi Chantelle Fish-Virtue Jenna Denise Stout Michael Shane Fisher II ** Brooke Ashlee Suszynski *** Hanna Elizabeth Fitzgerald Gage Taryn Swartz †*** Katlyn Elizabeth Fullen ** Zachary Mario Teaff †* Ishan Mukul Gandhi * Joshua Garrett Thorne ** Kylie Amanda Garner Sophia Thi Tran * Keith Richard Goodenough *** Haily Elizabeth VandePoel * Justin Thomas Guthrie *** Lucas Christian Viglianco * Tyler Hamilton Guthrie Gavin Sakai Washington Alyssa Rene Hamm Sarah Kathryn Whalen Nicole Dana Harris †* Meg Elizabeth Whelan †* Kathleen Grace Hartman *** Lyndsay Taylor Whetzel Steven Douglas Hendrixson Joshua David White †* Hannah Nicole Hoskinson Briann Nicole Wilcox * David Frank Hotaling *** Matthew Todd Wolfe Anna Meredith Humphrey †** Brennan Matthew Wood †*** Shane Thomas Jafri * Sean Michael Woodruff Laura Kane ** Anna Catherine Wortner Alison Marie Kimble Nathaniel Ray Zeli * Phillip Robert King ** Jocelyn Danielle Zornes Kasey Renee Kisamore

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 86 MIKE SCHLAPPI Mike Schlappi is currently president of Mike Schlappi Communications, which provides motivational speaking and inspirational multimedia products for businesses and organizations. Mike sustained a life-changing spinal cord injury at the age of fourteen, but that has not stopped him from achieving success in a number of athletic and life endeavors. In athletics, Mike is a four time paralympic medalist in USA men’s wheelchair basketball and two-time world champion in wheelchair basketball, and is the only wheelchair basketball player in the US to be a member of four Paralympic teams. He is also a tennis champion, winning the U.S. Open in the “A” Division in 1990 and 1994.

Mike holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Brigham Young University, which he attended on a leadership scholarship, as well as a master’s degree in business administration and health care from Arizona State University. Mike’s personal experiences with health care professionals not only saved his life, but also pointed him to a career in healthcare. He served as the Director of Rehabilitation for Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City for 10 years.

He has been recognized as a member of the all-world wheelchair basketball team and as an Olympic torch bearer and Monaco Placard Bearer for the opening ceremonies for the 2002 Winter Olympic games in Salt Lake City. He has received the American Medical Association’s “Special People Award.”

Mike is the founder and director of the Wheelchair Sports Foundation, which provides sports and recreation opportunities for athletes with disabilities. He is the author of two inspirational books and his life story is featured in an award winning video, “If You Can’t Stand Up, Stand Out”, a theme which is consistently present in his life and work. 2015 HONORS AND AWARDS EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Outstanding Undergraduate Scholar Award Academic Achievement Award Katlyn Elizabeth Fullen Casey Main Shane Thomas Jafri Samantha Danielle Richardson Liz Devereaux Leadership Award Lucas Christian Viglianco Meggie Menarcheck

Outstanding Undergraduate Senior Award Mary Hagar Award Brooke Marie Mangold Megan Carbacio

Outstanding Aquatic Therapy Award Community Outreach Award Lauren Rene Ortiz Bryanna DeFazio

Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award OT Mountaineer Award Aric Matthew Clegg Bryce Cumpston

Outstanding Masters of Science Clinical Care Award Research Excellence Award Mark Allen Buerkle Announced during today’s ceremony

Outstanding Masters of Science Thesis Track Award Research Innovation Award Kent Allen Lemaster Announced during today’s ceremony

Outstanding Doctor of Philosophy Student Award PHYSICAL THERAPY Sara Brooks Fournier Dharendra Thapa William T. Stauber Research Award Rebecca Frashure MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE Kristi Hardesty Alexandra Hauser Achievement Award Jennifer Moore Ashley Walenchock, Clinical Laboratory Science Jacqueline Thomas, Histotechnology Outstanding Student Clinician Nathan Wells Mu Tau Academic Achievement Award Ashley Walenchock Clinical Pathways Scholar Award Christopher Unger

John J. Petronis Award Rachael Biesecker

Outstanding Academic Achievement Award Trent Walker

Dave Pariser Leadership Award Patricia Michael

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 87 SCHOOL OF MEDICINE FACULTY MARSHALLS

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE Abra Elkins

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Diana Davis Amanda Acord-Vira

PHYSICAL THERAPY Tracy Rice

PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS FACULTY

EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY PHYSICAL THERAPY Stephen E. Alway, PhD, FACSM, Chair D. Scott Davis, PT, MS, EdD, OCS Daniel E. Bonner, MS Mia Erickson, PT, EdD, CHT, ATC Randall W. Bryner, EdD Kimeran Evans, PT, DPT Paul D. Chantler, PhD Valeriya Gritsenko, PhD David A Donley, MS Dina L. Jones, PT, PhD Diana L. Gilleland, MS, MBA, FNSCA Corrie A. Mancinelli, PT, PhD, GCS John M. Hollander, PhD MaryBeth Mandich, PT, PhD, Chair W. Guyton Hornsby, Jr., PhD, CDE John J. Petronis, MS, PT Professor, Emeritis Matthew W. Lively, DO Tracy Rice, PT, MPH, NCS Jean L. McCrory, Ph.D., FACSM William T. Stauber, PT, PhD, FACSM Elizabeth L. Nardella, MFA, MA Anne K. Swisher, PT, PhD, CCS Mark Olfert, PhD, RRT Krystal Thomas, PT, MS, DPT, WCS Ming Pei, M.D., PhD Mike Timko, PT, MS, FAAOMPT Emidio E. Pistilli, PhD Ralph Utzman, PT, MPH, PhD Emily Ryan, PhD Carol Waggy, PT, PhD, CHT Lori A. Sherlock, Ed.D., ATRIC, CSCS James M. Thomas III, MS, CSCS Sergiy Yakovenko, PhD EMERGENCY MEDICINE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Rachel A. Yeater, PhD Roger Tillotson, MD Todd Crocco, MD Allison Tadros, MD MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE Joseph Minardi, MD Linda Corum, MS, MT(ASCP) Owen Lander, MD Marianne Downes, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM Hollynn Larrabee, MD Abra Elkins, MA, MT(ASCP) Charles Whiteman, MD Kimberly Feaster, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC Frederick Blum, MD Kerry Harbert, MA, MT(ASCP) Rosanna Sikora, MD Beverly Kirby, EdD, MT(ASCP), Director Debra Paulson, MD Jane Wade, BS, HT(ASCP), MLT(ASCP) Erica Shaver, MD Thomas Marshall, MD Nicolas Denne, MD OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Christopher Keifer, MD Amanda Acord-Vira, MOT, OTR/L Andrew Miller, MD Brandy Brown, OTD, OTR/ L Erin Rardon, MD Donna Colaianni, Ph.D, OTR/L, CHT Aaron Monseau, MD Anne Cronin, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA Steve Davis, MPA, MSW Diana Davis, MA, OTR/L Garth Graebe, MOT, OTR/L Amy Kurowski-Burt, MOT, OTR/L Randy McCombie, Ph.D., OTR/L, Chair Steven Wheeler, Ph.D., OTR/L, Associate Chair Amy Wix, OTD, OTR/ L

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 88 EBERLY COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES - BACHELOR Rudolph P. Almasy, Interim Dean commencement exercises May 17, 2015 | 2:00 p.m. | West Virginia University Coliseum

PRELUDE AND PROCESSIONAL Brett Miller NATIONAL ANTHEM John Scherch

WELCOME Rudolph P. Almasy Interim Dean

PRESIDENTIAL HONORARY DEGREE PRESENTATION: E. Gordon Gee SYLVIA MATHEWS BURWELL President West Virginia University

Jennifer Orlikoff Chair, Faculty Senate

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Sylvia Mathews Burwell U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services

SIMPLE GIFTS John Scherch

PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES Bill Nevin Assistant Vice President for Communications West Virginia University Foundation

ALUMNI CHARGE Jamie Hart French, Class of 1992 Director of Operations NSF Division of Grants and Agreements

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES E. Gordon Gee President West Virginia University

RECESSIONAL Brett Miller

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude † University Honors

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 89 STAGE

Biochemistry - Biology Chemistry Communication Studies Economics English Forensic and Investigative Science Environmental Geoscience/Geography/Geology History Interdepartmental Studies International Studies Math/Stats - Multidisciplinary Studies Philosophy - Physics Political Science - Psychology Women`s Studies Sociology and Anthropology Religious Studies World Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Criminology Social Work Latin American Studies Slavic and East European Studies

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Biochemistry - Biology Communication Studies † ** Julia Allison Gallo ** James Charles Abdallah * Joshua Andrew Lechner Taylor Marie Mannella Jazmin Adorno Nicolette Rochelle Levato Ryan Patrick McWatters Sabina Aliverdi ** Alexa Lynn Lihan † *** Katherine Elaine White * David William Alward Brittany Ann McDonald * Jenna Sue Amos Peter James Mehr Biochemistry - Chemistry Allison Jordana Becker Sean Patrick Meller James Micheal Charles Bremner Charite Layne Mellon † *** Tesia Lynn Gregg * Morgan Nicole Brill Allison Victoria Mitchell † *** Matthew Scott Lokant *** Samantha Rachel Burstein Eric Stephon Mitchell † *** Michael Thomas Lokant Moises Cardenas-Mendoza Gabrielle Alexis Nebel Kimberly E. Chidel Maddalena Louise Nesbit Biology Peter Joseph Connelly Jr Philip Spencer Nulty Elizabeth Alexandria Belcher Brittany Dae Cummings Justus E. Pastor Brett Marshall Boyce Kelsey Anne Dewalt *** Cody David Polk * Ashley Dawn Bryant Kaitlyn Alexis Eason Sarah Ellen Reeves † * Mimi Mae Bukeirat Kayetlyn Mary Dawn Edinger Kelly Ross Ashley K. Dickerson Matthew Lawrence Flood Alyssa Marie Rutherford † *** Siera Carin Hardy Devlin More Ganson Alyce Margaret Ryan Kyle Morgan Hatcher Matthew Ryan Gevirtz Alexis Rose Salpino * Sarah Grace Johnson Marissa Lynne Guffy Allison Michelle Simon Gregory Leon Judge Kendall M. Hankins Macy Nicole Smith ** Anas Koshak Tyler Nicole Hower *** Loryn Suzanne Spady † *** Camille Marie Leon * Ashley Elizabeth Hutkowski Stephen Michael Thompson Anam Nawab Jordan Dupree Johnson * Jennifer Carper Tuckfelt † *** Lauren Adell Norris Michelle Kerzic Tessa Nicole Turner † *** Bilal Azhar Rana * Lynda Marie Kester * Kaitlyn Taylor Weeks *** Faezeh Ranjbaran Kelly Renea Kuhn * Danielle Elayne Zajicek † * Celeste Darian Rosencrance Mouhammed Aiman Sakkal Devon Anna Schwarz † *** Tiffany Madison Shirkey † * Stephen Girard Sinclair III Tiara Nicole Waters † *** Margery Ellen Webb

Chemistry † *** Taron Lane Dick † ** Mary Katherine Edwards † ** Connor Brown Levy † *** Kathleen Grace Schessler † ** Joshua Caleb Short Joshuah Montgomery Usilton

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 90 Criminology English James H. Acquafresca Ryan Martin Milliken *** Caleb Michael Alvarez Samantha L. Adams * Chase Hunter Mills ** Alex Seth Arthur Rebecca Christine Allyn Michael A. Morales John-Michael Aaron Aurednik Kimberly Antosz Bryan Deshawn Morris Jordan Bryan Bailey Emily Morgan Banocy Cameron Lee Morris Krista Lynn Begley Raven Rebekah Bartlett Conor Patrick Mulrine * Janelle Manie Berg Lindsey Victoria Beyer * Summer Murphy † *** Victoria G. Bittorf * Kaylea Diane Blackshire Kyleigh Marie O’Brien David James Blessington Bradley Gene Boyles ** Julie R. Ogden ** Kellie Ann Blewitt * Erin Elizabeth Brenan Leighton Carmelita Paranzino John Laurence Breves Brenden Sean Bridgeman Julian Christopher Parks † *** Mary Beth Bulriss Zachary John Buck Kristen Marie Peifer Madeline Flynn Carey * James Maurice Butler Michael Trevor Plant *** Sadie Renee Crow Brianna Camille Byers Cassandra Lynn Pomeroy * Deborah Elaine Cruse Chelby Alexis Carey Jerrell Isaiah Powell Stephanie Katherine Denjen ** Nicholas Russell Cassarino Amanda Mae Puskarich Caleb James Dunbar Ryan Chase Casto * Amelia Morgan Raese ** Amber Nicole Dunlap Kristin Catalano *** Brendan Walter Reiss William McKennan Foreman Christopher Angelo Cattano *** Jaden Paige Rhea † *** Joseph Foster Kaylee M. Chappell *** Emily Marie Richmond Danielle Ilyssa Gilbert ** Cory Lucas Clay Ramses Librael Rivas Sarah Irene Gleason † * Logan Christine Coale Megan Elyse Robinson *** Montana Nicole Goehring Mathanule Luke Corley † * Meredith Ann Rogers Rachelle Elizabeth Green * Tyler Kent Cottrill *** Carly Elise Rushbrook * Stephanie Nicole Green Dana Lynn Crawford * Adam Richard Rutherford ** Emily Christine Greene Jaimee Lynn Cuddy Lindsey Mae Rutherford † *** Cassandra Dawn Griffith Katharine Anne Dehaven James Francis Ryan ** Brooke Alexandria Hammer Jordan Michael DeMaske Janelle Deann Sabol † *** Anna G. Hicks Michael DiSante * Tara Marie Sarnelli * Amber Patricia Hoffer ** Alex M. Doak Dylan M. Schaffer Tyler Nicole Hower * Tyler Duncan Athan Serdenes *** Paige Brianne Jarvis Trevor John Eckerson Raymond Lee Shaffer Megan Amanda Jordan Jasmine Anya Sonya Ehirim Clayton Arthur Sichling ** Anna M. Kiriluk Connor W. Flanagan Aaron Wensel Simpson Brittany Anne Kolojay Michael Esai Flores *** Benjamin William Simpson Tarin Elizabeth Kovalik Jacqueline Brianna Fowler Chelsea Nicole Slade Desiree Leigh-Ann L’Ecluse Tiara Liane Freeman * Elizabeth Ann Smith * Daron Andrew Light Abigail Ruth Friend Steven Corey Snedegar † *** Jordan Elizabeth Lovejoy Kevin Ryan Fuss Elizabeth Grayce Snyder * Melissa Brooke Lucas * Marissa Lyn Giunta † * Jamie Spencer Spaulding Julie Frances Manning Megan Rachelle Goff Faith Marie St Clair Elyse Lynn McGowan Andrew Bryan Golden * Mary Kathleen Stahl Zach Daniel Mcwhirt Jason L. Greenberg Jordan Samuel Steinfeld Andrew Means Brieann Grissom Linda Brenee Stepney Kristi Marie Popecki Corey Douglas Hall Jordan Leacey Thompson Jakob Patrick Potts Kylan Michele Haney Marcel Tibbs Giancarlo Ramirez Mitchell McQuown Hatter Marissa Kathryn Turner † *** Lydia Marie Ringler Trevor Patrick Haupt Eliud Vega * Cassandra Dawn Rinker Lindsey Michelle Hearn Eli Scott Villers Drew Anthony Schmalz Kelsey Marie Hemminger Kayla Marie Waterman * Kylee Rebecca Simmons ** Casey Roy Henderson * Luke Alan Waters * Taylor Paige Staffileno Nicholas Daniel Honkala Genevieve Marie Wilson † *** Abby Rebecca Steele † ** Rebecca Ruth Horner Ronald David Wilson, Jr. † Hillariemae Mae Fawn Sweeney Kelsie Lynn Jividen Shayne Fox Wilson Ryan Evan Turner Jessica Lynn John Charles Denford Witt III ** Sarah Casey Veronda Daniel Russell Johnson * Matthew Charles Wolcott † *** Margery Ellen Webb ** Davis Paul Kasprowicz Matthew Jay Woodard II * Ashley T. Wentz Jason Robert Keffer Bailey Morgan Workman Kayla Missouri Wolford Courtney Ann Lambert Adam Yesuf † *** Kiersten C. Woods *** Brennan Micheal Long Jacob Ryan Yost * DaShel L. Wright Austin J. Longnecker ** Danielle Nicole Zietak Breanne Nicole Zackery Ryan Douglas Lopez Economics Ze’ev M. Lowenberg Environmental Geoscience ** Tyler John Malsbury Sean Michael Brown Brian David Adams *** Mary Lynn Manuel Sodbaigali Byambaa * Matthew Leland Barnard Jacob Michael Marra † ** Ethan James Carter Aaron Patrick Bull Jessica Marie Martinez Brandon Nzo Forlemu Sarah Kathleen Cayton Marcus Forrest Matthews *** Shane Michael Greskevitch William Michael Clogan ** Kelley Lynne McAlister *** Marilyn N. Guirguis † *** Julianne Grace Liebenguth Christopher Patrick McConaghie † *** Nina Joy Orteza Dale Allen Marple Eric Thomas ** Nur Amirah Md Hussin Benjamin Louis Ross

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 91 Geography Interdepartmental Studies Multidisciplinary Studies Brian David Adams Emily Nicole Banton Zachary James Alire ** Brenton Lee Arrington Olivia Frances Clayton Stephanie Anne Bour Heather Nicole Beeseck William Patrick Feisley Heaven Leigh Carroll * Patrick Hayden Coons *** Julianne Elizabeth Forzano Carolyn Elise Cowgill *** Emily Charlotte Cotter Jeffrey Fuss Nicole Theresa Dias Evan Michael Foster * Ethan Phillip Kline Christopher Daniel Folio Corey Alan Gillespie * Lydia Ruth Martinelli † * Lindsay Elizabeth Gallegly Thomson Winchester Gross ** Erin Glennon McCarty Kevin Ryan Phillips Justen Cielensky Holstein ** Gibson Dillion Milburn *** Eric Scott Jackson Logan Reed Raburn Philosophy Hillary Lynne Muntz Zachary Arthur Rust † *** Daniel C. Auten John Taylor Perry Thomas Marshall Sims *** Courtney Lucille Cremeans Samual Albert Rescorl Alexander J. Sofillas Jacob Gaddis Paul Everett Stephan ** Morgan A. Haas Clayton Mark Wylie International Studies Kyle Morgan Hatcher *** Olivia Rose Albrighton-Vanway * Nicholas Matthew Hess History Daniel James Barry Quinn Ireland Ian Matthew Ash * Mikayla Kristen Bonner † Erin Elizabeth Jahnes * Shannon V. Ballard Chelsey Renae Cardwell Ryan Patrick McWatters Jordan Mary Elizabeth Barry ** Patrick Lee Casto Andrew Means John Anthony Biscaino † ** Lance T. Clark ** Brett Mohnkern † ** Erin Brantmayer Jake Harrison Flickinger Cecil Harold O’Dell III Kristin Mary Butz Michael Hayse Forloine ** Marissa Anne Pifer Andrew A. Carpenter ** Sarah Nicole Gottshall Joseph Matthew Rice Daniel Creed Cart * Emily Margaret Hammers Mouhammed Aiman Sakkal † ** Ethan James Carter *** Nathan Russel Hamons Dave Voyton * Nicholas C. Coughlin † ** Sara Elizabeth Harper † ** Lance T. Clark ** Katie Ann Hutchison Religious Studies Tanner Paul Dalton Charles Russell Isaacs † *** Andrew Joseph Bock Shannan Davis *** Eric Scott Jackson * Nicholas C. Coughlin Brian Anderson Eanes * Zachary Johnson Alex Scott Hubbard Chelsea Renee Elliott † Tanner Jordan Jones Sydney Elizabeth Nichols Stephen Christopher Scott Evans James David Karl Rebecca Marie Roberts *** Montana Nicole Goehring Emily Catherine Kersey ** Kaitlyn Brooke Samuelson Scott Glenn Gray Samuel Caleb Kiger Cassandra L. Semler Thomas Martin Gruss *** Kimberly Joan Lahoda James Abram Stevenson Jessica Michele Hinkle † *** Julianne Grace Liebenguth Isaiah D. Tipton Brittney Holcomb Caitlin Elizabeth Martin James Kenneth Tolley Matthew Armand Horter Benjamin Crane McCoy Ian Andrew Hutchinson † ** Chelsea Brianna McWhorter *** Nicholas Charles Idler Matthew Joseph Moses Michael Fredrick Jefferys Darrell Victor N’Guessan-Gbe, Jr. Joshua Christopher Kerns Alana Margaret Ann Neptune Veronica Muzika Klein Amy Marie Owen * Colin Lewis Kohlhaas Garrett Wade Paris Rebecca Noel Lang † * Riley Rebecca Perroots * Cory B. Lowe Michael Patrick Poblocki Andrew John Mack † ** Emma Daniels Post Max S. Malandrino Cody Scott Raab Kimberlie Ann May Matthew Robert Schahfer Matthew Joseph McFarland Gary Matthew Scopel John George McGrath Taylor Searslee Self ** Evelyn Langan Merithew Rachel Diane Smithwick Richard Heath Millwater † ** Erica Dawn Staats Nathan Hunter Oxendine † *** Morgan E. Villers Preston Alexander Patton Reanna Marie Wallmow Christine Elizabeth Perry ** Lavina Rudinique Wilson Brendan Murphy Piha *** Akacia Sean Propst Mathematics ** Richard Lee Rosencrance II † *** Katherine Anne Capaldi † ** Barbara Nicole Saas Andrew K. Clinton James Marchello Savio Megan Marie Edwards George Amrein Scheffel † ** Cristina Concetta Fiorentino * Adam Sterling Slaney Leanne Nicole Heinlein Nicholas James Spoerke Jordan Matthew Kennedy Paul Everett Stephan *** Jennifer Lynn Kepple Dakota Shane Toler Elizabeth Ann Lockney Evan Leigh Upole Mariah Ann McKenzie Philip Richard Verona † ** Rebecca Erin Patterson * Amanda Jo West † *** Ariel Lane Sitler † *** Hilary June Woodrum * Maureen Ann Spencer

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 92 Political Science Psychology Thomas E. Adams, Jr. * Jenna Sue Amos Paige Nicole Neve † ** Trent Braden Anderson Nicole Maria Andreassi Allie Chinyere Nwosu † *** Daniel C. Auten ** Brenton Lee Arrington ** Julie R. Ogden *** Curtiss Robin Boggs Samer A. Bandak Amanda Jane Ord * Marcus D. Clifford Vivian L. Baylor * Jennifer M. Owsiany Christian Alan Conner Parker Catherine Beattie Nicole Marie Pajak † ** Rachel Elizabeth Dodd Danielle Syville Bittinger ** Marissa Anne Pifer * Matthew P. Doll Brian Kyle Bolton Kristyn Renea Plum John L. Dorsey Bridget Elizabeth Borda Matthew Scott Ramsey Keegan F. Early Natalie Marissa Bright Chelsea Jordan Richardson Abbie Rae Felton Sean Michael Brown *** Emily Marie Richmond ** John Freeman Ferguson III Samantha Dawn Buford ** Ashlee M. Riner Justin Thomas Fiore Kylie Breanna Bunner Jillian Rusnaczyk † ** Michael Patrick Garcia Jennifer Michelle Burke Mariella Russo *** Marilyn N. Guirguis Katelyn Elizabeth Cannon * Brittney Suzanne Savvides *** Nel-Sylvia M. Guzman † *** Katherine Anne Capaldi Amanda Michelle Senteneri † ** Zachary John Hannah I Carrie Ann Cavallo *** Joelle Taylor Shanesy † ** Haley Renee Henderson-Pennington † * Logan Christine Coale Kelly Elizabeth Shoemaker Trevor James Higgins ** Lauren Rae Coder Jesse Elizabeth Shorts Jacqueline Rochelle Johnson Meagan Lee Coffield *** Benjamin William Simpson *** Kimberly Joan Lahoda Monica Lynn Combs Jaclynn Susan Stankus ** Alexander James Lambi *** Christianne Sherilin Connelly * Rebecca C. Starcher Justin Taylor Lantz Jaimee Lynn Cuddy Isaiah D. Tipton † Tyler Russell Lemasters ** Abbey Jo Cusimano * Joshua Rieve Trickett Kathrine Izabella Lilly Gemma Marie David ** Lonnie Charles Trump ** Brett Mohnkern Desiree Jeniece Dionicio Sydney Reece Upton Andre Fidel Morgan Rebecca Lynn Dolly Ceaira Danielle Varner Lauren Nicole Palmquist Marc Andrew Dunbar Eli Scott Villers † * Riley Rebecca Perroots William Hale Dungey Calley Warman † ** Ellison Morgan Pyles Bradley James Ellis Kelly Marie Wasson Michael Allen Quillen Victoria Irene Emery Kayla Marie Waterman ** Nicholas Albert Raskasky Katelyn Nicole Erbacher Jacob Alan Wise ** Paul Jacob Ratcliffe Jaclyn Nicole Fawber Shaffer Aaron Work † India Kiersten Ross Tiara Liane Freeman ** Hannah Jane Sackett Caroline Nicole Gaita Slavic and Eastern European Studies Issac Morgan Sams Lucas James Geloso *** Kyle Christopher Hinkle Derek Joseph Santos Ashton Royc Goff † *** Nina Joy Orteza Gary Albert Schwarz *** Shane Michael Greskevitch * Bryan Allen Sell Cansu Gunduz Sociology and Anthropology Jessica Lane Sensabaugh Kevin James Haenn *** Alexandra Agosta Tejinder Singh Mackenzie Elizabeth Hall Shuan Kori Ayers *** Kari Lynn Still Jasmine Salih Hardmon Molly Rose Broscoe Tyler Alyssa Stovall Aarika Nikole Henderson *** Amelia Blaire Brown Evan Leigh Upole Jia Fang HNg Terrell Donte Chestnut *** Nathan Christopher Wagner Matthew Armand Horter Michael Joseph Colombo * Hannah Eleah West Zachary Andrew Hudnall Bradley Alexander Cunningham Keith Alexander Wiseman Sydney Inez Hurt Matthew Alfred Ferro Michelle Marie Jackson † ** Chelsea Brianna McWhorter Tasha Jean Foster Jessica James † *** Morgan E. Villers Dustin Reese Garrison ** Darby Nicole Kale Richard Patrick Greene * Courtney Nicole Keiffer Rafiqa Haji ** Cassidy Lane Keller Bradley James Johnson * Lynda Marie Kester Jacob Michael Marra Cassandra Elizabeth Knapp Foamansa Sahr Matturi * Brittany Megan Lambert † *** Allison Paige McCauley Mark Richard Lambert, Jr. Jennifer Marie Melberg Brooke Elizabeth Lancaster Kristyn Renea Plum Jordan Philip LaRocco *** Akacia Sean Propst † ** Emily Alison Leslie Brittany Amanda Ramos Erin Kelly Lewis Courtney Lynn Reich Roman John Luczycki ** Richard Lee Rosencrance II Alexandra Elizabeth Ludden * Zachary Adam Snider Michael Ninh Chan Ly † * Grant Benjamin Speer Morgan Michaela Marisic Anna Katarzyna Stecowska Jamie Marie Matkovich Jackson Baker Thomas Kendall L. McClanahan Tarren Shenelle Tucker Brittany Nicole McCollam Sydney Reece Upton Sarah Dawn Miller Jordan Kristopher Wampler Victoria Lynne Gonzales Minella Calley Warman Megan N. Watson Clayton Mark Wylie

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 93 Women’s and Gender Studies BACHELOR OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Kristin Dianna Jo Bradford Kathleen Elizabeth Brant Derek Rugby Antonucci Miles Anthony Molinaro † *** Jordan Elizabeth Lovejoy Ishmael Shamar Banks Layla Rasouly Monazam Chasity Linette McDonald Jared Allen Barber Ryan Parker Monk ** Kaitlyn Brooke Samuelson * Reilly Burch Beattie Johnny Van Nguyen *** Kari Lynn Still Richard Albert Bianchi III Skyler Paul Nordstrom Ceaira Danielle Varner Danny Lee Bonnell III Shaun D. O’Connor Adam Gregory Brown Steven S. Odoi-Atsem World Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Stephanie Erin Brown Johnathan R. Javeaz Parker ** Kellie Ann Blewitt * Elizabeth Ann Capeless Kwai Pearson *** Curtiss Robin Boggs Patrick Ciarallo Carr Karim H. Pierre † *** Emily Marie Brewer Patrick Ryan Casselman Samuel Townsend Poe † * Chelsey Naiyana Chinuntdet Stephen Kaleb Casteel Melissa Ann Portch Roman Price Chuby Lauren Elizabeth Chandler Morgan Nicole Previte Dominick Anthony Commodore Nathan Alexander Chase Michael Derek Radey † *** Michelle Anne Corder Taylor Hannon Ciotola Lucas Tye Redick † * John Philip Creamer IV ** Melinda Jo Clevenger Ronnie Lee Retton Brian Andrew Falls Nicholas James Condo Courtney Lynn Ricer Evan Y. Fan Daniel Wesley Craley Samuel Louis Richardson ** Dylan Richard Ferguson Matthew Stephen Dilks Bianca Janel Richmond Kevin James Haenn Rachel Yvonne Dolezal Stephen Sabino *** Nathan Russel Hamons Jasmine Lane Douthitt Brandon M. Saddler Trevor James Higgins Tara Louise Dustin Stephen S. Shaffer *** Kyle Christopher Hinkle Grant Hayes Easterday Ronald Lee Shaver * Amber Patricia Hoffer Austin Edward Eckert Mitchell Joseph Sheets ** Katie Ann Hutchison Gregory David Edsall Lara F. Silva Veronica Muzika Klein Devan Nichole Ellison Dreamius Lorenzo Smith † ** Emily Alison Leslie Michael J. Francolino Lauren Elizabeth Snyder † *** Jordan Elizabeth Lovejoy Vanessa Lynn Gaston Sarah Christina Snyder Alec Michael Mandich Adam Harrisson-Holst Glass Derek A. Soom † *** Allison Paige McCauley Colton Ryan Greaser Victoria Lynn Taggart † ** Chelsea Brianna McWhorter *** Heather Lynn Harlow Melinda Sue Thorne † * Emily Susan Morgan Joshua John Harlow Jim Thomas Thorpe II Matthew Joseph Moses Timothy James Haywood Julian Thomas Tigner Darrell Victor N’Guessan-Gbe, Jr. Tyler Daniel Henry Jeffrey Austin Tisdale, Jr. † *** Nina Joy Orteza McClellan Herbst Savanna Natae Trent Sean Clark Russler Justin Connor Hitt * Michelle J. Turk Matthew Robert Schahfer Garrett Anthony Holland Tiffany Nicole Utz ** Jennifer Diane Simpson Rebecca Ilene Holman Courtney Lynn Vandall † *** Krista Kay Wickey Garrett Robert Hutzel Cody Joseph Veltre ** Lavina Rudinique Wilson Rory Adair Jackson Andrew Joseph Warne * Matthew Steven Wilson Christina Alexis Johnson Sarah Ann Wech † *** Hilary June Woodrum Colin Patrick Johnston Andrew Stockton White Joshua Tait Kay Keith Michael White Quinn Lenard Kingsberry Brittany Noel Whittington Gregg Kirkland James Leon Williams Breanna C. Kreutzer Mary Helen Wilson Nicholas John Kwiatkoski Tyler Anthony Woods James William Laird I Lucas J. Worth Conor Michael Lawless Alexander John Yablonsky Asia Timisha Lewis Matthew Joseph Zang Brendan Christopher Marinelli Bradley David Mclaughlin

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 94 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Biology Forensic and Investigative Science *** Sarah Al Moemen † ** Kevin Robert Lambert Arthur Prata Andrade * Mariam Mam Alnahyo Ally Hassan Makono † *** Heather Lynne Birks Angela Nicole Anderson *** David Kenneth Marple † * Samantha Marie Borowski Joseph Ankrom Ian Lambourne McCulloch † * Caitlin Nicole Briske Rachel Fern Arrick *** Brandon Lee Mcpherson Andrew P. Brock *** Jessica Lynn Baker ** Amanda Marie Mielnik † *** Ian Thomas Brooker † *** Kathryn Anne Baker Tyler Dee Miller Samantha M Buck Taylor James Boone † * Emily Susan Morgan * Ashley Renee Cochran ** Jordonna Nicole Bowser † ** Cody Lendon Mullens ** Evan James Cropp † * Caitlin Nicole Briske ** Ali Muzaffar * Emily Marie Davis *** Caitlyn Paige Bryan William Andrew Myers III Joshua Allen Davis Samantha M Buck † *** Brandon Chase Neeley Joshua HayDen Davis † ** Victoria M. Bullman Dara Maddison Neff Ryan Scott Dross Daniel S. Church † *** Morgan Nowery Jennifer Kathleen Erfurth ** Jason M. Collett † ** Robert Edward Oravets † *** Taylor Joan Federchook Ashley Nicole Crane ** Tyler Lynne Overholt Samantha Florence Gissendaner † * John Philip Creamer IV Emily Paige Patterson * Davis Scott Gould * Emily Marie Davis † *** Jessica Lynn Patterson James Adam Hamilton † ** Molly McNally Deakin † * Christopher Michael Payne Shreya Sateesh Kamath Emily Lynn Dillard Sarah Elizabeth Piper * Amanda Marie Keshner Melissa Rae Drischler † *** Emma Luann Platt † * Amber Lynn LaRiche † * Elizabeth Magen Duarte Morgan Leigh Plumley Carleen Amanda Lasky * Ryan Dean Ellison Timothy Robert Ray † ** Ryan Michael Lemon David Kristopher Elvin † *** Sara Arlena Reed * MaryEllen Martelli Jennifer Kathleen Erfurth † *** Allen Andrew Rickards Stephanie Ann Martin † ** Lindsay Jo Estel † ** Molly Regina Robinson Dara Maddison Neff † * Diane Elizabeth Fantarella Sarah Ann Rudy Kendall Leigh Neff † *** Taylor Joan Federchook Ashley Lynne Shultz Alexa P. Nicastro Patrick Lee Garcia Stacy Jeanine Simon Morgan Leigh Plumley † ** Keegan Guffey Robert Elias Skaff Anika Amayi Redden Kirsten Mae Guz-Montgomery * Jason John Snyder Desiree C. Rollins Emily Sue Haddix Max W. Sunder Devon Anna Schwarz Hunter Thomas Haskiell Nathan A. Tehrani Katlyn Marie Shelar * Jeremy Shayne Hensley Marlesa Renee Tennant † * Jamie Spencer Spaulding Heather James Hollandsworth * Kristen Nicole Tillquist James Bradley Stewart ** Catherine Marie Horwood Justin Patrick Tocci Joshuah Montgomery Usilton † ** Morgan Win Huang † *** Ogaga Nyerovwo Urhie † * Megan Whitesell † Erin Elizabeth Jahnes ** Cheng-Lun Wang Joshua Gilbert Jones *** Joseph William Watson Geology Youseph Kassar † ** Lyndsey Morgan Weatherly Caitlin Ahrens † * Aditya Kesari * Andrew Scott Wheeler ** Fatimah Abdulillah Al-Sinan Arsal Rasheed Khan † *** Katherine Elaine White ** Yassir Nassir Alawami * Christopher Ryan King Abigail Victoria Willard *** Zahra Mohammed Alawami † *** Emily Sabina Kline Cassandra Lynn Worley *** Saja Hassan Alfaraj † ** Christine Marini Kunkle *** Danah Abdulghani Aljishi Chemistry Jared Lynn Bailey † * Samantha Marie Borowski ** Alicia Liddell Bonar † *** Ian Thomas Brooker Samuel Harrington Bowman † * Corrie Elizabeth Burlas Anthony Shane Cress Joshua HayDen Davis Edward Austin Davis Ryan Scott Dross * Luke Galen Dieffenbauch † *** Natalie Ruth Geise ** Melissa Marie Fahnestock Clayton Robert Johnson Joshua Michael Feight Amber Dawn Kantes Trevor Allen Messenger Matthew Rhys Paquette † ** Kartik A. Motwani Harshal Patel † *** Brandon Chase Neeley Jaen A. Sidney † *** Richard James Nguyen Cassandra Patterson Anika Amayi Redden Industrial Mathematics and Statistics James Bradley Stewart ** Anthony Richard Rocchio † * Randi Jackelyn Tinney † *** Shaylyn Elizabeth Walter Mathematics Logan Beck Ackman Computer Science * Thomas Richard Adams * Kevin Ruoyang Hao Tyler Alexander Durham ** Kaitlyn Renee Landmesser Ashley Roxanne Mennillo *** Melody Ann Lee * Joel Turner Mueller Brandon Lewis Strickland † Zachary Ricci-Braum † Jacob Matthew Sutton Dustin Lee Snider † ** Calla Francesca Walters

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 95 Physics BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK Caitlin Ahrens † *** Virginia Anne Cunningham Alexis Michelle Albanese Anya Clare Leach Stephanie Lynn Barnes Zachary Louis Romestan David Paul Bowers * Mark Ellis Soderholm * Anna Joyce Bricken Nathan A. Tehrani Savanna Tamia Brown * Devin Michael Williams * Jaclyn Ann Carenbauer *** Averee Ahna Fields Psychology Elizabeth Grace Givens Joseph Ankrom † *** Carol Anne Hinke ** Gabriella Irene Antoniou Kelsey Marie Hunt Kabir Singh Barker Melanie Marie Johnson ** Carly Mikala Buser Breann Renea Jones * Caitlyn Ann Clark ** Aaron David Kaplansky Alyssa Marie Cordani Reba Shenae Knicely Ashley Nicole Crane Scarlet Rose Lawson Nicholas George Cubillas Rachel Anne Lessner Kristina Renee Cutter Jordan Harrison Lickey Alyssa Skye Diaz Dara Cheri Lisanti Sarah Nicole Douros Tiffany Mae Miller Alexis Rachell Eichelberger * Celia Elizabeth Molnar † *** Ali H El-Khatib ** Whitney Elizabeth Myers * Ryan Dean Ellison Chelsea Morgan Propps ** Rachael Nicole Empson Courtney Renee Reid ** Melissa Marie Fahnestock Tatiana Sultane Roberts * Kali Elizabeth Fronczek Angel Lynne Routzahn * Brittany W. Germain Colleen Marie Snyder Megan Elizabeth Green Vincent Wai Tseng † ** Keegan Guffey Mitchell Young Taylor Erin Harris † Nathaniel Jacob Hinesley Alex Scott Hubbard Brooke Ann-Marie Iames *** Lindsey Anne Ives Christina Rae Keely Ignatius Benjamin Kristanto Sarah Elizabeth Kuhns *** Allison Leigh Lasnicki Coty Braxton Lewis Katherine Ann Luke * Madison Shae Mazza Kayla Ann McLaughlin * Logan Chase Michael Sadiyyah Jennard Owens Kelly Anne Pearse Jordan Noelle Pettry † *** Emma Luann Platt James Del Castillo Ramos Gregory D. Rao * Lucie Marie Romano Ashley Lynne Shultz Robert Elias Skaff *** Alyssa Louise Smith * Nicole Christine Snyder † Samantha Ann Stilley Isaiah Christian Taylor Alexis Nicole Turner-Garris Loryn Elizabeth Vanscoy Cory Ann Whirtley * Christian Gage White Leigh Ann Wilkins Brandon Craig Wooldridge

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 96 SYLVIA MATHEWS BURWELL

Sylvia Mathews Burwell was sworn in as the 22nd Secretary of Health & Human Services (HHS) on June 9, 2014.

A results-driven manager, Secretary Burwell has led large and complex organizations across the public and private sectors.

Secretary Burwell received an A.B. from Harvard University and a B.A. from Oxford University, where she was a Rhodes Scholar.

A second-generation Greek-American, Burwell hails from Hinton, West Virginia. She and her husband Stephen live in Washington, D.C. with their two young children.

COMMENCEMENT 2015 | 97 EBERLY COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES ADMINISTRATION