SAINT -XAVIER • UNIVERSITY
Undergraduate Commencement J 998
Saturday, May 16, 1998 10:00 sum.
Commencement Exercises
Undergraduate Ceremony-lO:00 a.m. George Matthews, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Presiding
Processional Saint Xavier University Wind Ensemble David Healey, Director
Invocation Sister Mary Ellen Caron, R.S.M. Principal, Frances Xavier Warde School Trustee, Saint Xavier University
National Anthem Saint Xavier University Wind Ensemble
Welcome Richard Yanikoski
President, Saint Xavier University
Presentation of 1948 Graduates Richard Yanikoski
Recognition of Saint Xavier University Alumni Richard Yanikoski
Conferring of Honorary Degrees Richard Yanikoski
Robert E. Hord, Sr. Doctor of Public Service, Honoris Causa Christopher Zorich Doctor of Public Service, Honoris Causa
Commencement Address Christopher Zorich
President, The Christopher Zorich Foundation
Conferring of Degrees Richard Yanikoski
Presentation of Candidates from the School of Arts and Sciences Lawrence Frank Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences .* Presentation of Candidates from the School of Education Beverly Gulley Dean of the School of Education
continued- Presentation of Candidates from the School of Nursing .....' Mary Lebold Dean of the School of Nursing
Presentation of Candidates from the Graham School of Management JohnEber Dean of the Graham School of Management
Student Commencement Speaker Zyad O. Al-Zaibak
School of Arts and Sciences
Closing Remarks X Richard Yanikoski
Benediction Father Charles Niblick
Assistant Director of Campus Ministry
Recessional Saint Xavier University Wind Ensemble
A Reception will follow in the East Quadrangle.
1948 Graduates Margaret Keilty Ahem, Mary Patricia O'Malley Blyth, Patricia Hurley Cronin, Margaret Byrne Dullard, Joan Sullivan Gereg, Cecelia Paurazas Goldthwaite, Shirley A. Hectot Rosemary McKenzie Kaiser, Genevieve Swartz Kosin, Thecla Kachusis Kwak, Mary Margaret Russell McNicholas, Mary Doemling Michielsen, Loretta Fisher Nolan, Dolores Frost O'Neil, Elizabeth Takats Otto, Kay Gibbons Quinlan, Jean Sekiguchi Smith, and Patricia Wherity Walsh
Registrar Maty Louise Griffin
Faculty Marshals James Walker, Past President of the Faculty Senate Susan Beal, President of the Faculty Senate Margaret Bogacz, President-Elect of the Faculty Senate
Staff Marshal Maureen Wogan, Director of the Academic Advising and Testing Center
Student Marshals Brian Clifton, School of Arts and Sciences Crystal Claywell, School of Education Patrick Clifton, Graham School of Management Parmella Walker, School of Nursing Doctor of Public Service, Honoris Causa conferred upon
Robert E. Hord, Sr.
Robert Hord, Sr. is honored today for his extraordinary career of service to others. A native of Indiana, Mr. Hord supported the freedom of his fellow Americans by his 12 years of service in the United States Army. He is a Korean War veteran. He has served his family as a wonderful husband to Juanita, his wife of 39 years, and as a loving father to his five children. From 1964 until 1985, Robert Hord served the Chicago and international business community as Vice President and Director of the Andrew Corporation which is based in Orland Park, Illinois. Andrew Corporation is a leading global supplier of equipment, systems and services for communications markets. Mr. Hord was a key player in establishing Andrew Corporation's exemplary reputation as a leader in the highly competitive wireless technology industry. For the past 24 years, Mr. Hord has served his community as President of the Aileen S. Andrew Foundation, a private charitable organization formed in 1945. Under his effective leadership, the Andrew Foundation has supported construction of civic improvements in the Orland Park area including the public library, village hall, recreation building and fire-fighting facilities. He advanced foundation funding for scholarships and educational facilities such as the Andrew Conference Center at Saint Xavier University, and promoted the progress of numerous hospitals, churches and community organizations. During his tenure as President of the Andrew Foundation, Robert Hord has made a profound difference for the good of society.
Christopher Zorich
Chris Zorich, Founder and President of The Christopher Zorich Foundation, is honored for his generosity and for the inspiration he provides to young men and women who are determined to succeed in life. A product of Chicago's South Side, Mr. Zorich is well-known to Chicagoans for his accomplishments on the football field at Chicago Vocational High School, the University of Notre Dame, and as a fine defensive player for the Chicago Bears. On the football field, Chris Zorich has proven he has big shoulders. But in the arena of life, he has proven he has an even bigger heart. In 1993, Mr. Zorich founded The Christopher Zorich Foundation, which is dedicated to providing assistance and opportunities to the less fortunate residents of Chicagoland by fostering a sense of caring and fellowship crossing all racial, religious, economic, and social boundaries. Among the many fine programs sponsored by the foundation is a student motivational program called "School is Cool." As part of the program, Mr. Zorich visits Chicago-area schools to talk to students about the importance of education and to share the deeply personal story of his determination to achieve personally and academically. Degree Recipients BACHELOR OF ARTS School of Arts and Sciences
Rosemarie Bryce Toteanna M. Bell Eric J. Firlit Amy Joy Castillo* Deborah A. Bertoletti** Deborah Jo Gallas Maureen Elizabeth Curtin* Bonnie Birgells*** Kathleen Leigh Garrigan*** Mark Philip Darcy Todd Michael Blough Rimas Gecevis Atreener Ann Drain Therese Anne Bogdanic Lisa Kay Gelfo Clara A. Druszkowski Kimberly Brooks Kristee George Steven M. Fandl Mari L. Bultsma-Hoppa Erika K. Gibson** Benjamen Hamilton Fern Lisa Maria Carmela Caldarone Paul F. Gil Grace Di Gerlando Maria Eugenia Camacho** Margaret Golik*** Lori I. Hallberg David L. Case Hope Renee Hatdin Amy Anne Horwath* Joel David Castellanos*** Jacquelyn Ann Harrison*** Mary R. Hughes Arinne Clayton Beth Marie Hayes Jennifer Hunter Linda M. Coddens Scott Hindahl Betty L. Gibson-Jones Cheryl Ann Connelly Patricia Louise Hoffman Terri Lynn Ksiazek Kelly Marie Connors Michele M. Hunter Albert Joseph Ledet, Jr. Terry Dan Cornell, Jr. Kristina M. Jensen Michelle Marcotte Jennifer K. Cronin Tim John Jodi Malloy Mark Phillip Darcy Cheryl Ann Kabella*** Shannon Elena Morgan*** Cynthia J. DeChane-Vickery** Daniel F. Kavalauskas* Noreen Brennan Pecyna* Jeanne Marie Delaney Sana Kawar James Robert Prendergast James William Didier* Patrick W. Keeley* Lena Nader Rudaini Grace DiGerlando Luciana P. Kelaiditis** Thomas Patrick Sindowski Thomas James Dignan, Jr. Mary Julie Kelly Simona Stancati*** Bridget Kathleen Dowling Michael T. Kelly Geannine L. Styx Rohit Joachim D'Souza* Erin Kristine Kethcart*** Sandra S. Wagner Kenneth R. Dunkle Paula Ann King* Molly Marie Ward Monica Ann Dzierzbicki Deborah Lynne Klein Marisa Anne Anderson Daniel Robert Ehler** Amy Marie Klimasara* Karen Augustus Ramon M. Esparza Martha Komorowska* Stephen J. Balich Monica J. Ferrick Claire Christine Konstant** Terrance Lester Bates Tanya Marie Ferro**
*Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude ***Summa Cum Laude BACHELOR OF ARTS School of Arts and Sciences (continued)
Kathleen Charlotte Kostecki Jill Marie O'Keefe Louise Carol Dybas Shannon Jo Ann M. Kunkel Lisa Joy Padilla* Jennifer Katherine Sheridan* Gina Marie LaRusso** James George Parker** Stephen L. Sherwin*** Francisco Leal Michele Parsons-Lash Mary L. Shine* Brian Lennell Lee Susan Pawlowski Jason Robert Stetz Katherine Haskins Lee*** William Charles Pender* Anne Kenny Strauss Lateki Davita Lewis Teresa A. Perrino Marcia L. Swinarski*** Joyce E. Limanowski Nicole M. Peterson Jenine Talib Karen Lynn Looney** Steven Anthony Pfeifer Ricardo Tomas Torres** Marita Joyce Lynch Frank Poppish Allison Lynn Valentine Brian Anthony Marchetti Kevin Robert Quinn Jeffrey Calvin Venable Robert F. McDonnell Clara Florence Randall* Amanda Lee Volin Julie Anne Mclnerney* JerKenual L. Robinson Amelia Volini Heather Eileen McKeon Lena Nader Rudaini Mary Ellen Walsh** Butler C. Morgan John Paul Russell Lynn Wanamaker Maria M. Molfese Maureen Ryan-Pangrazio* Roslynne Ward Stacy Liane Morgan-Korolewicz*** Glen Hayward Owen Samson Tracy Lynn Weber** Christine M. Mouser Kimberly Sanders*** Steven Wojciechowski Susan M. Muldoon***t Liana Donatelli Schaller Walter Barry Wojtowicz Ann Marie Nelson Lisa D. Schultz Megan Ellen Wolfe-Guerra Celinez Nunez Rachel Elizabeth Serbins Jason Glenn Young* Shadli Shalabi Kathleen Ann Zilis Reem Odeh
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS School of Arts and Sciences
Sinead McCaul Blake
*Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude ***Summa Cum Laude ^Outstanding Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Student BACHELOR OF MUSIC School of Arts and Sciences
Lance T. Ayers Rebecca Cecilia Keil* Dean T. VanDeKerchove** Ross M. Crean* Victoria Lowczyk Julie Anne Wogan
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE School of Arts and Sciences
Zyad O. Al-Zaibak*** Andrew Joseph'.Johanek Jenifer Marie Potter* Rawda Amine** Jennifer Lynn Johnson Mark Anthony Ritter* Daniel D. Baleckaitis Doug M. Jones Stephen J. Semlow** John William Barker Ann M. Kennedy Gina Marie Smith* Christopher Michael Boeschel Chris Kontzias Kimberly L. Schmidt Stefanisin Michael H. Boyle***t Sherri La Vela Faten Suhail** Tammi M. Cataldo Maria Madonna S. P. Mapagu Muna Taiym Charles Chilvers Aimer Joseph Bristol Merginio Brian Michael Travis Steven Edward DeLoriea Mark S. Mikunas Chris Tsakalakis Tracy A. Duckman Clifford A. Mitcheff* Anna E. Tsoukatos Bernardino Carmelo Fragale* Christine M. Mouser Joseph Thomas Tuminello Yvonne Guzman Carole Lavin Munch*** Vincent F. Tuminello, Jr. Kathleen L. Hamersly*** Michelle Ruth Orban Dena Leah Vacracos* Saed Hammad Stacy Marie Pellegrini** Renju Annu Varghese Brock Allen Hankus** Todd A. Pierzchalski Jessica Lynn Waters James A. Young
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude tOutstanding Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Student BACHELOR OF ARTS School of Education
Michelle M. Bruton Marie Diane Kozek Maria Cristina Moreno Renteria Kelly Condon-Moran Dawn Marie Lange Sophia E. Moros Felicia Crump-Coppage Rosario Lopez Lydia Beth Ouimet** Nina B. Ferreri* Donna Marie Manderino** Julie Quintavalle Jennifer L. Finn** Jennifer L. Mazzocca* Michelle Maureen Warunek Patricia A. Gomez
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE School of Education
Maria Anderzunas** Sanai Hamdan Ghosein* Douglas Ryan Malchow Deena J. Barakat Marifran Henry***t Rogelio Manzano John Gregory Battistella Yesenia Herrera Heather Jude Martin Stacie A. Bauman** Joseph Herrmann Jodie Anne Mclnerney* Kimberly A. Behland Kamau L. Hester Mikkel M. Nance Leighann Bluhm Natalie C. Hoenig* Maria Teresa Ochoa* Dane Marguerite Bruesch-Airey*** Tamara Hoiseck Michelene Marie O'Neil Nancy Cecelia Cagney* Bridget A. Holmes*** Jennifer Lyn Pankonin Leticia Candelaria Erin Eileen Hrebic Amanda Peckwas Cande D. Cerda Laura Johnson** Kathryn F. Portis Colette Marie Cremins Erin W. Kading Desiree Leigh Raddatz Grace Marie DeMicco Sandra Kelly Kristin Lyn Rea Jihan Diab Denice L. Kennedy Kimberly Ann Richardson** Kathleen Ann Diamond Shannon Maureen Kennelly Lisa Charlene Rolek Mervet Dissi* Yvette Carol Kern Patricia Ann Ryan Willie Eaglin III Sofia P. Kioussis Sofia Stathakopoulos Mary Amy Brady Esposito* Beverly Ann Klaus Sheryl Alyda Strutz** Carrie C. Ferst Mary P. Knepper Jenni M. Szwabowski** Natalie A. Forte Anna Jean Lazuk Samantha Ann Tufts** Camie L. Gamino Megan Eileen Lee* Alison Marie Valentinas*** Raquel Christy Garcia Christine M. Lezon* Jean Marie Vanderwerf** Karla Ann Garner Megan Lee Lynch** Lena S. Watts Judi Gorecki Maria Makar** Brent A. Wilson Sean M. Halloran
*Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude ***Summa Cum Laude tSister Mary Dominic Merwick Outstanding (Education) Undergraduate Student BACHELOR OF SCIENCE School of Nursing
Tarmika Thompson Adway Iman Hammoudeh Cynthia A. O'Neill** Patricia N. Asorota-Odibo Bonita Marie Hansen Eugenia Pappas Diane Christine Bennett Maggie Harkness* Jennifer J. Peterson*** Stephanie R. Borders Kathy Ann Eckert Heinzel Laura Angela Petruzzelli Valerie A. Brann Melita Elizabeth Henry Tina Marie Portillo Aminah H. Brazier Lori Hines Nicolle Renee Pranchke Laura Marie Brousch*** Susan A. Hunt George M. Rodriguez Vince Buccellato Margaret J. Huske Rosemary Rodriguez Laura Theresia Burghardt Dimitra Iliopoulos Katherine Mara Ryan Joanne Rose Cahill Elizabeth Janota Naomi Sahara Elaine O. Campo Donnita Dara Johnson Kimberly Ann Salerno Cassandra L. Casper Laura Lynn Kalat Ferlinda C. L. Saveas Danetta Ann Clifton Carol Ann Kaufmann Catherine H. Semerau Christine Lynn Cogozzo Thomas M. Kelly*** Tracy Ann Senf Alice Anderson Coleman Terry M. Keys** Larry J. Sepulveda Debra Marie Collins Karin Kramer Shannon Lynn Shefts Maria C. Cubias JoAnne Kritikos Elaine Shestokas Erin Elizabeth Cunningham* Jennifer Ann Kulka Georgia Martin Shimizu* Cindy Marie Daggy Colette Marie Lane Dennis J. Silva Alexia Carol Davis Genevieve R. Lanning Maria Yvette Small* Erin Patricia De Valk Linda J. Lau Kristin Marie Sotot Colleen T. Dougherty** Laura A. Lepore Gina Marie DeSalvo Spiekhout Fiona Doyle Kathy Anne Lindeman Amy L. Sramek Melissa Marie Duffy Sarah Lynn Marchese Tracy L. Thomas Margaret Ann Duhig Jennifer A. C. Matela Brenda Timms Mary Elizabeth Duhig Kelly Matulis-Storie Patticia Turner-Henderson Cheryl L. Dunajski* Jennifer Lynn Mazur Traci Linn Ustaszewski Teresa Ann Duzakowitcs Patricia A. McCann* Vilija Emilija Vakaris Deborah Marie Fahy Noreen M. McDonagh Robin Thomasa Vantrease Silvia Ferrusquia Margaret E. McGannon Patricia Vera Mirella Frigo Mary Mendoza Nichole T'Lise Walker Patrick J. Gavin Tania Marie Mikaitis Colleen Marie Walters*! Angela Marie Gaydurgis Melissa Mireles Sunya L. Walton Laurie L. Glowacki Elizabeth Ann Moore Annmarie Waskiewicz* Tracie Marie Golden Colleen Anne Moster Laura Ann Joan Weller Erika Lynn Golf Socorra M. Gamino Murphy Heather Lynn Yoder* Christa M. Gott LaeticiaN. Ofodile William George Zic Patticia Ann Griggs Maureen Patticia O'Leary Jennifer K. Zielinski Maria Oleksy *Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude ***Summa Cum Laude ^Outstanding School of Nursing Undergraduate Student BACHELOR OF ARTS Graham School of Management
Janet Lee Barstatis*** Paula Giaouris Jose V. Perez Christopher D. Carlucci Shadieh Mustafa James Robert Pancer Brenda M. Czarnecki** Janice Annette McCreary Ali A. Shalash Madeline Issa Dababneh** Celia Maritza Ocampo**t Juan M. Tamayo, Jr. Stan G. Georgakopoulos Michael P. O'Connor*** Virginijus Zuromskas
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Graham School of Management
Nancy A. Alt Michael E. Grevan Christine M. Novotny Brian M. Berzanski** Heather R. Hansen Philip Damien Obiala Patrick John Bickett Terry L. Harper** Angela Panozzo Giedrius Bikulcius Scott Jelinek Anthony D. Parrilli Anthony John Bombacino Richard William Klimson** Theodore J. Rak Phillip N. Burton Matthew T. Kneita John Charles Rehor Thetesa Marie Capizzano Carol J. Kozak** Sandra Diane Renik Rosa Cardenas Nancy Anne Kozlowski*** Julie Ann Riesbeck Kelvin LyVell Carpenter Susan C. Kremm*** Robert C. Rutkowski* Renata Chrobak-Kurnat John Brennan Leahy Jennifer M. Sadowski Mary Alice Cortese* Nancy A. Lepore Diane Michele Seneczko*** Linda Oluyemisi Owolabi Mary M. Mahoney Sofia Lorena Serrano* Angela Marie DeAngelo Lori Lynn Markus Robert J. Shibla Ana Paola DeLeon-Jimenez Thomas R. McAuliffe Damian Thomas Spano** Donna Therese Ebeling** Crystal A. McGrath** Paul Douglas Swenson William John Ewers Mary Joanne McKay Emily A. Swiatek Lisa R. Feiferis Sandra Mendoza Jill Matie Synoga** Stacey Ann Frazer Kathleen Mae Merkle Maha Nabih Tadros*** Tracey Cora Garza Michelle Janine Meyer* Elva A. Taylor Stan G. Georgakopoulos Lauren Marie Mizera* Kerry Ann Webber*** Phinny George Martin Molina* Kevin Yee Mary Ann Gleason Michelle Monaco Jason E. Young Pamela S. Gomez Philip John Mucha Agatha M. Zaborniak* Maria Anna Gonzalez Bret Jason Neitzke Christine M. Zebrowski Johanna Mary Granat Lenora Ann Nelis
*Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude ***Summa Cum Laude fThe Graham School of Management Outstanding Undergraduate Student ACADEMIC HONORS
Saint Xavier University is proud to recognize those undergraduate students who have excelled academically. Honors for students who received their degree without ceremony in January 1997 are calculated on a minimum of 60 graded credit hours earned at Saint Xavier University with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. For purposes of publication in the commencement program, anticipated honors for those students receiving their degrees in May are based on a minimum of 45 graded credit hours earned at Saint Xavier University with a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher. Final honors are determined upon receipt of final grades and 60 graded credit hours. The University does not award honors to graduate students since they must maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average.
Cum Laude (with honors) requires a cumulative grade point average of 3.50. Magna Cum Laude (with high honors) requires a cumulative grade point average of 3.70. Summa Cum Laude (with highest honors) requires a cumulative grade point average of 3.90.
ACADEMIC ATTIRE
The tradition of academic dress dates back to the Middle Ages when gowns were a common form of attire in early European universities. Since those universities were founded by the Church, most students were monks or priests, who wore a habit or cloak to which was attached a hood. Gowns were necessary for warmth in the unheated buildings and the students could pull up the hoods to cover their heads.
The traditional color of academic gowns has been black to symbolize the democracy of scholarship, but over the years other colors and styles were adapted. In 1896, the colleges and universities of the United States adopted a uniform code governing academic dress.
The style of gown varies according to the academic degree awarded. Bachelor's gowns are cut with long pointed sleeves, master's gowns feature closed slit sleeves, and doctor's gowns are full-cut with wide lapels and double-belled sleeves with three velvet chevrons in either black or colored like the lapels. MEMBERS OF THE SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY CORPORATION Sister Lucille McKillop, R.S.M., President Sister Sheila Lyne, R.S.M., Vice President Sister Maria O'Leary, R.S.M. Sister Ann Flanagan, R.S.M. Sister Lois Graver, R.S.M., Treasurer
OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION Richard Yanikoski, Ph.D., President George Matthews, Ph.D., Vice President Susan Landy Piros, M.B.A., Treasurer Sister Joy Clough, R.S.M., Secretary
UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS Richard Yanikoski, Ph.D. Sister Evelyn McKenna, O.S.F., M.S.Ed. President Vice President, Enrollment Services
Robert Cummings, B.A. Steven Murphy, Ed.D. Vice President, University Advancement Vice President, Student Services
George Matthews, Ph.D. Susan Landy Piros, M.B.A. Vice President, Academic Affairs Vice President, Business and Finance
DEANS John Eber, Ed.D. Mary Lebold, Ed.D. Dean, Graham School of Management Dean, School of Nursing
Lawrence Frank, Ph.D. Richard Venneri, Ph.D. Dean, School of Arts and Sciences Dean, Off-Campus and International Programs Beverly Gulley, Ph.D. Dean, School of Education SAINT • XAVIER • UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
John C. McCarthy, Chair
R. Scott Appleby Sister Virginia McGee, R.S.M. '59 Earl J. Barnes Sister Lucille McKillop, R.S.M., Vice Chair '51 Ellen Boyle Benish '61 Sister Sheila E. Megley, R.S.M. '68 Sister Mary Ellen Caron, R.S.M. Sister Christian Molidor, R.S.M. Dr. Thomas A. Evans Thomas J. Nessinger Janice R. Forde '65 Hon. Patrick J. O'Malley Margaret Gallagher '65 Albert M. Petkus'7 7 Bishop John R. Gorman Donald A. Petkus Sister Lois M. Graver, R.S.M. '57 Larry R. Rogers, Sr. '74 John W. Higgins Sister Susan M. Sanders, R.S.M. Thomas C. Hynes Kenneth A. Skopec Sheila King '69 Richard E. Terry Larry H. Litton James C. Tyree Mary Clare Loftus '65 Dr. Linda Werthman, R.S.M. Wade Malhas, M.D. Dr. Richard A. Yanikoski