CLARION UNIVERSITY Winter Commencement

1 CLARION UNIVERSITY WINTER COMMENCEMENT 2020 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2020 Congratulations! Despite this unusual circumstance and the need to rapidly change how you learned, you persevered! You worked hard and excelled in many ways. Forever, people will recognize the Class of 2020 as a special group of students who overcame a great challenge. May these unique circumstances give you resilience and inspire you to make the world a better place.

Your presence and your contributions, both inside and outside of the classroom, have made our university a better place. On behalf of the Clarion University family, we will miss celebrating with you as you walk across the stage in Tippin Gymnasium.

Remember – no matter what – that you have earned this degree. Wherever your journey takes you next, you deserve this moment.

Congratulations, Class of 2020! And remember, always keep your Wings Up!

Dr. Dale President, Clarion University

3 A Message from the Clarion University Alumni Association:

On behalf of Clarion University Alumni Association, we offer a heartfelt congratulations to each of you. As you embark on the next phase of your life, know that it is not just you against the world: You are among more than 59,000 Clarion alumni.

You are part of the Clarion University legacy. You forever are linked to Clarion’s past, present and future. Be proud of your Clarion education. Tell your Clarion story to prospective students, and encourage them to join the Clarion family.

Congratulations to the Clarion University Class of 2020!

Clarion Alumni Association Board of Directors: Theresa A. Edder ’91, ’05G – President David K. Reed ’09 - President-Elect Michael Phillips ’03, ’04G - Treasurer William Price ’09, ’11 - Secretary Michael Chapaloney ’99 Brian A. Cook ’03 Henry Crawford ’02 Jeffrey P. Douthett ’79 Chelsea Ewing ’15 Lee R. Grosch ’62 Sandra R. Jarecki ’69 Bridget Kennedy ’90, ’07G Thomas Launer ’10 John Marshall ’87 Barry McCauliff ’72 Sean A. McDonald ’97, ’01G Christopher Myers ’12 Ryan Peffer ’03 Robert Schmidt ’69 Joseph Sciullo ’02 Sydney Spang ’23 Samantha Thauvette ’09 Shannon Thomas ’92 Mrs. Virginia A. Vasko ’88

4 Dear Clarion Graduate & Family,

I am one of 11 Clarion University of Pennsylvania Council of Trustees, but we speak in concert. Cue the confetti for the 2020 graduates! We know it feels muted right now, but our collective joy for your accomplishments is real. You are a Clarion University graduate – that’s real.

This timing will be a lens for you that should magnify your 2020 vision to crystalline status. Maintain that focus forward, personally as well as professionally. Yes, we know there are speed bumps and potholes.

We believe in your resilience. We care about your future. Please stay close to Clarion University. Wings up!

JD Dunbar Chair, Clarion University Council of Trustees

Clarion University Council of Trustees:

Milissa Steiner Bauer, Vice Chair ’84 Susanne A. Burns J.D. Dunbar, Chair ’77, ’79 The Honorable R. Lee James ’74, ’83 James L. Kifer, Secretary ’83 Kaitlyn E. Krupa, Student Trustee ’21 Donna R. Oberlander ’91 Larry C. Pickett ’77 Brendan M. Shepherd ’16 Howard H. Shreckengost Neil R. Weaver ’00

5 Keynote Speaker DR. DENISE PEARSON Dr. Denise Pearson was appointed the State System’s vice chancellor and chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer in August 2020.

Prior to joining the State System, Dr. Pearson served as vice president for academic affairs and equity initiatives for the association of State Higher Education Executive Officers (SHEEO). There, she was responsible for collaborating with chief executives of state higher education agencies and their staffs to promote policies and practices that improved access and student success across member states and territories.

During her tenure at SHEEO, Dr. Pearson worked closely with chief academic and chief diversity officers to support effectiveness and build capacity to improve student outcomes in a variety of areas, including equity-minded leadership, teacher preparation, adult learners, state degree attainment and postsecondary education for incarcerated populations. She is author and co-author of several publications spanning these areas.

Dr. Pearson is a 2019 graduate of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities Millennium Leadership Initiative and a current member of the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Educa- tion. She earned a Ph.D. in Education Administration and Supervision (Marquette University), M.A. in Conflict Resolution (University of Denver), M.S. in Education Administration (Concordia University), and B.A. in Human Services (Pace University). Dr. Pearson also completed mediation training through the Colorado Bar Association.

6 THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Processional...... Honorary Marshal Dr . Randall M . Potter Professor, Psychology Welcome ...... Dr . Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson President, Clarion University Opening Ceremonies...... Dr . Susanne K . Fenske Vice President, Student Affairs

Presentation of Colors...... Cadets of the Clarion University Amy ROTC Color Guard

The Star-Spangled Banner...... Jhayda R . Washington Class of 2021 Blessing for our Graduates...... Kaleigh A . Yudt Class of 2020

Greeting from the Council of Trustees...... Neil R . Weaver Member, Clarion University Council of Trustees & Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Board of Governors Introduction of Keynote Speaker...... Rogers J . Laugand Director, Office of Diversity, Equity, & Multicultural Affairs Keynote Speaker...... Dr . Denise Pearson Vice Chancellor and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Faculty Speaker...... Melissa P . Kuntz Professor, Department of Visual and Performing Arts Student Speaker...... Steve Rondinaro Class of 2020 Presentation of Interim Associate Provost and College Deans ...... Dr . Pamela J . Gent Provost & Vice President, Academic Affairs Presentation of Master’s Degree Candidates...... Dr . David H . Hartley Interim Associate Provost Presentation of Baccalaureate and Associate Degree Candidates ...... Dr . Laura L . Delbrugge Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Conferring of Degrees...... Dr . Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson Introduction of Alumni Association...... James M . Geiger Vice President, University Advancement Remarks...... Theresa A . Edder ’91, ’05G President, Alumni Association Alma Mater ...... Blake M . Phillips Class of 2021

Gladys Rich (1892-1972)

Retirement of Colors ...... Cadets of the Clarion University Amy ROTC Color Guard Recessional

7 Faculty Speaker MELISSA P. KUNTZ Melissa Kuntz is a professor of art in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts at Clarion University . She teaches painting, drawing and art history and has 17 years of service to the university .

She holds an MFA in painting and an MA in Modern and Contemporary Theory and Criticism (art history), both from SUNY Purchase . Her BFA is from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, and her BA in Philosophy is from the University of Regina, Canada . Ms . Kuntz is writing her dissertation on topics related to the art world to complete a Ph .D . in Administration and Leadership at IUP .

She has written art and book reviews for Art in America magazine, the Chautauqua Daily and the Pittsburgh City Paper while also maintaining a studio practice . Her artwork is in numerous private and public collections including the Senvest Art Collection, Fidelity Corporate Art Collection and St . Mary’s University . She is represented in Canada by Slate Gallery . Her work can also be found at Gallery B in Maine and Boxheart Gallery in Pittsburgh . Works and more information are available online at www .melissakuntz1 com. .

Ms . Kuntz lives in Pittsburgh with her husband Gabe, son Zac and terrier Minnie .

Student Speaker STEVE RONDINARO Steve Rodinaro is graduating with a Master of Science . At age 66, he’s not our typical graduate .

Steve works as a marketing manager specializing in broadcast media at historic French Lick Resort in Indiana . Prior to that, he was a four-time Emmy Award-winning television news anchor and reporter, having spent most of his career in Miami and Orlando . He also owned and operated his own TV and radio stations in North Carolina .

Steve has hosted the Drum Corps International World Championships for 42 years on PBS, ESPN2, and on movie screens across the country . In 2013 he was elected to the Drum Corps International Hall of Fame .

Steve is active in volunteer work . He is president of the French Lick West Baden Museum, a weekly kindergarten reading buddy at Springs Valley El- ementary School, and a staff member with the Springs Valley High School marching band .

With his newly minted master’s degree in hand, Steve is ready to write the next chapter in his life adventure .

8 CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATE DEGREES Presented by Dr. David H. Hartley, Interim Associate Provost MASTER OF SCIENCE Communication

Jason Andrew Klick David Arthur Mervine Steve Rondinaro  B.S., Clarion University B.S.B.A., State University of B.A., State University of of Pennsylvania New York-Albany New York-Geneseo

CANDIDATES FOR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES Presented by Dr. Laura L. Delbrugge, Dean

GRADUATION WITH ACADEMIC HONORS

Honor graduates are identified at commencement by an “honor cord” that is worn with the usual academic attire . The academic honors of Summa Cum Laude (3 .8-4 00),. Magna Cum Laude (3 6-3. 79),. and Cum Laude (3 4-3. .59), are designated in the commencement program for undergraduate students with outstanding scholastic records based on their current cumulative grade-point averages where A=4, B=3, C=2 . These honors were compiled prior to the submission of final grades and will be adjusted accordingly, if necessary, on the official transcript upon receipt of final term grades . † Summa Cum Laude (Gold) + Magna Cum Laude (Blue) ~ Cum Laude (White)

BACHELOR OF ARTS BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS Communication Anthropology Art Raidyn Moses Cox Paige R . Huffman Kiara Charney Nixon Karl Otto Fenske III Zoe Axenia Stone ~ Bryan Thomas Schwab Jr . Curtis E . Vaupel Thomas Blakley Weber English Theatre Kathryn Diama Cromer Alyssa Rose Davis Environmental Biology + DaJanaé Latreese Drake † Amiris Sashae Maxwell † Shane E . Hofius † Katie Elizabeth Eagleson Daniel Lee LaMond ~ Matthew Kerr

Political Science BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Environmental Geoscience Brad Steven Hollowood Biology † Elizabeth Ruth Adamczyk + Carl Frank Shepard Duncan Joseph Chapel Jonathan Wolbert Haley Elizabeth Cherry Geology Amanda Kirsten Crate † Elizabeth Ruth Adamczyk Sociology Rachelle Lynn DeLullo Jesse William Hilliard Jada Lanay Flemings ~ Sage Marie Fairbanks Kevin Andrew Venesky Rebecca Mendiola Hayden Bradley Westwood Kayla Mare Scheffner  William Tyler White Integrative Studies ~ Hannah Michelle Stephens Kayne Marie Alden Chemistry Thomas Allen Sociology/Psychology Holly D . Pittman Nicholas J . Consiglio Lauren Rae Anderson BryLee Eryn Shumaker Tyla Lee Christy Cornelius Jayelah Alexis Hayes † Jia Mi Zhu Jodee Lee Raybuck C Student who will complete degree requirements in Winter † Amy Michelle Starenchak † Jessica Rose Waugh

9 Tiara Marie Fisher Alyaha Loriann Gemon  Corey Maurice Hill Ashley Jean Kesner Kayla Marie McKelvey † Cole David Moats Dulce Carolina Navarro Espinal Sasha Kiani Norris + Shir Lynn Reynolds Elizabeth Santana Jimenez Ashley Marie Tissue Elijah Jerome Washington  Jenna Dae Yetter  Jonathan Anthony Young

Molecular Biology/ Biotechnology † Erin Elizabeth Briggs ‡

Physics ~ Jeremy Russell Marshall

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS Arts and Sciences Courtney Elizabeth Hudson Tanner Jacob Malek

† Summa Cum Laude (gold cord) + Magna Cum Laude (blue cord) ~ Cum Laude (white cord) The list of graduates included on the commencement program is not intended to ‡ Honors Program graduate C Student who will complete degree be used as an official indication of graduation . The diploma of the university and requirements in Winter the official transcript, signed and sealed by the proper officers, provide authentic testimony to the conferring of a degree .

10 THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND INFORMATION SCIENCES

The Star-Spangled Banner...... Jhayda R . Washington Class of 2021 Blessing for our Graduates...... Kaleigh A . Yudt Class of 2020 Greeting from the Council of Trustees...... Neil R . Weaver Member, Clarion University Council of Trustees & Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Board of Governors Introduction of Keynote Speaker...... Rogers J . Laugand Director, Office of Diversity, Equity, & Multicultural Affairs Keynote Speaker...... Dr . Denise Pearson Vice Chancellor and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Faculty Speaker...... Dr . Jayakumar V . Annadatha Associate Professor, Department of Computer Information Science Student Speaker...... Martina L . Kranz Class of 2020 Presentation of Interim Associate Provost and College Deans ...... Dr . Pamela J . Gent Provost & Vice President, Academic Affairs Presentation of Master’s Degree Candidates...... Dr . David H . Hartley Interim Associate Provost Presentation of Baccalaureate and Associate Degree Candidates ...... Dr . Phillip Frese Dean, College of Business Administration & Information Sciences Conferring of Degrees...... Dr . Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson Introduction of Alumni Association...... James M . Geiger Vice President, University Advancement Remarks...... Theresa A . Edder ’91, ’05G President, Alumni Association Alma Mater ...... Blake M . Phillips Class of 2021

Oh Clarion, dear Clarion, Oh college on the hill Oh Clarion, dear Clarion, We pledge our faith to you, To all the joys of student life, Our hearts will ever thrill, With everlasting love and loyalty, In everything we do, † Summa Cum Laude (gold cord) + Magna Cum Laude (blue cord) Your silent winding river, It haunts me still . To you dear alma mater, We’ll ever be true . ~ Cum Laude (white cord) Gladys Rich (1892-1972) ‡ Honors Program graduate C Student who will complete degree requirements in Winter Retirement of Colors ...... Cadets of the Clarion University Amy ROTC Color Guard Recessional

1111 Faculty Speaker DR. JAYAKUMAR (JAY) V. ANNADATHA Dr . Jay Annadatha is an associate professor in the Clarion University Department of Computer Information Science . He has taught both graduate and undergraduate courses in the department since 2015 . He developed the online Master of Science program, in applied data analytics, which is ranked 11th in the nation for Best Online Master’s in Analytics Management . Dr . Annadatha has also taught at Robert Morris University, University of California, Irvine, and Butler County Community College . His research interests include social network analysis and higher education and learning analytics .

Dr . Annadatha received his Doctor of Science in Information Systems and Communications from Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, an M .S . in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pune, India, and a B .S . in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Madras, India .

He has more than 36 years of professional experience spanning research and development, technology consulting, business leadership and aca- demia . His domain expertise includes healthcare, public sector, defense research, higher education and technology . Dr . Annadatha began his professional journey as a scientist/engineer and moved on to technical and business leadership roles as director and CEO before transitioning to an academic role full time . Prior to joining Clarion University, he founded and operated Better Minds (IT) Consulting and provided project services to small and medium businesses since 2006 .

Dr . Annadatha mentors high school students through Smart Futures, a non-profit that guides Pennsylvania students in planning their higher education and career . He has also mentored technical professionals to leadership roles through Everwise, a mentoring service for rising stars . Dr . Annadatha is passionate about sharing knowledge and helping small businesses with technology training and data-driven solutions .

Student Speaker MARTINA L. KRANZ

Martina L . Kranz is a degree candidate for a Master of Science in Library Science .

Kranz served in the U .S . Army as a preventive medicine specialist and combat medic and retired in 2006 with 20 years of service and two Army Commodation Medals . She earned bachelor’s degrees in general studies and in English, both from Minot State University, Minot, North Dakota . As a Clarion student, Kranz maintained a 3 .8 GPA while caring for her two granddaughters and her home, and writing fiction .

Kranz lived and traveled overseas and around the U .S . during her military career, eventually settling in Minot with Edgar, her husband of 23 years . She loves traveling to Pennsylvania in the summer to visit her parents, John and Sarah Cherry of Johnsonburg, and siblings and to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of her home state .

12 CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATE DEGREES Presented by Dr. David H. Hartley, Interim Associate Provost

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Justin Nathan Bommer Olivia Jeanne Wiest Alexander James Boris B.S.B.A., Clarion University B.S.B.A., Slippery Rock University B.S., State University of New York- of Pennsylvania of Pennsylvania Stony Brook

Brittney L. Collier Tricia Haas Wunder Kristine A. Chase B.A., Point Park University B.S.B.A., Pennsylvania State M.F.A., Savannah College University of Art and Design Gayle Renee Conner B.A., University of B.A., Pennsylvania State University Cody David Zeiler Mary Washington - Altoona B.S.B.A., Central Penn College Rebekah Corley Jamie Dieffenbach B.S., University of North Texas B.S.B.A., Clarion University MASTER OF SCIENCE Amy Ryann Crider of Pennsylvania Accounting B.S.E.D., Grove City College Kari Eberhart Raymond Fei Jiang Candice M. Delgardio B.S.B.A., Clarion University B.S.B.A., Clarion University B.A., Temple University of Pennsylvania of Pennsylvania Jazmin Dew Kelley Marie Furlong Caleb Joshua McCandless B.S., California State University – B.A., Fairfield University B.S.B.A., Clarion University Sacramento of Pennsylvania Eric Charles Gratz Elizabeth Esther Drummond B.S., Neumann College Paul A. Raddatz B.S., University of Delaware B.S.B.A., Clarion University Amishi Harshit Khara of Pennsylvania B.S., University of North Florida Joanne Marie Elwell  Angela Marie Schollaert B.S., University of Maine-Augusta Alyssa McCanna B.S.B.A., Clarion University B.S.B.A., Robert Morris University of Pennsylvania Anna Fisher B.A., Georgia State University Evan Bernard Neely  MASTER OF SCIENCE B.S.B.A., Saint Vincent College Meghan Julia Fogg Information and Library Science B.A., University of Maine - Rafael Ramirez Jr. Farmington Ashley Koren Allen B.A., Ottawa University B.A., Bloomsburg University Sasha Frizzell of Pennsylvania John Albert James Reid B.A., University of California - B.S.B.A., Clarion University Los Angeles Sarah Jean Billman of Pennsylvania B.A., Lock Haven University Summer Grace Gahles of Pennsylvania Breck Schneider B.A., Georgian Court College B.S.B.A., Clarion University Elizabeth Kayleigh Bishop of Pennsylvania Brittany Adriana Gearing B.S., Pennsylvania State University B.A., Emory & Henry College Shawn Christopher Smith Katie Bolling B.S., University of Texas Elizabeth Gibbons-Camp ^ B.S., Pennsylvania State University B.A., University of Toronto

C Student who will complete degree The list of graduates included on the commencement program is not intended to be used as an requirements in Winter official indication of graduation . The diploma of the university and the official transcript, signed ^ Student who has completed degree and sealed by the proper officers, provide authentic testimony to the conferring of a degree . requirements in Summer 2020

13 Matthew William Green Ryan Heath McCrory Albert Yuan Sun B.F.A., Towson University M.A., University of Alabama B.A., Pennsylvania State B.A., Athens State University University Sarah Elizabeth Green B.S., Wayne State College Steven Andrew Mellinger Aralynn Marie Sutherland B.S.E.D., Kutztown University B.A., Rowan University Meaghan Bayless Grim of Pennsylvania B.A., Edinboro University Bridget Marie Toof  B.S.E.D., Ball State University of Pennsylvania Kaitlin Messina B.A., City University of New York- Alysia Victoria Van Looy Meghan Carey Haines Staten Island B.S., Towson University B.A., University of Delaware Sarah Emily Mills Amanda Marie Wanner Tessa Faith Hall B.A., The University of West Florida B.S., Clarion University B.A., Lycoming College of Pennsylvania Katherine A. Neidig Victoria Ashley Ward B.A., University of Pittsburgh - B.S., Texas A&M University Mary Lois Hannah Greensburg B.S.E.D., Northern Arizona Lauren Wriston University Margaret Marie Oldham B.S., Clarion University M.A., University of Virginia of Pennsylvania Emily Hegner  B.A., Juniata College B.A., Cleveland State University Catherine Elizabeth Zang Donna Riley B.A., Arcadia University Kimberly Hondos B.S., Clarion University B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania of Pennsylvania Malinda Slaton Schurlknight Neil Craig Kennedy M.E.D., University of South M.F.A., B.A., Rosemont College Carolina-Columbia B.A., Clemson University Aaron Kimbrell B.S., Strayer University Rachel Sedlacek B.S., Clarion University Luciann Helen Kinnally M.S., University of Edinburgh of Pennsylvania B.A., State University of New York- Paul Daniel Slozat III  Purchase B.A., Grove City College

Martina Louise Kranz  Ruby Lynn Smart B.S., B.A., Minot State University B.S., Ohio University

Carrie A. Lowery Sarah Stefanovski M.E.D., Slippery Rock University B.A., Edinboro University B.A. Mercyhurst University of Pennsylvania Andrea Daniela Mancini  M.S.W., Marywood University Daniel Vincent Stephens B.S., Kutztown University B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania of Pennsylvania

Danielle Patricia Martin Christine Marie Stevenson B.S.E.D., Kutztown University B.A., Georgian Court College of Pennsylvania

14 CANDIDATES FOR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES Presented by Dr. Phillip Frese, Dean

GRADUATION WITH ACADEMIC HONORS

† Summa Cum Laude (Gold) + Magna Cum Laude (Blue) ~ Cum Laude (White)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Finance Marketing Computer Science Macy Love Bish David Rodger Goodman III Justin James Bloss Tamika RaWanda DeVatt Emily Jordan Hofius + Kalyn Elizabeth Combetty ‡ ~ Jacob Tyler Hoffacker Kristen Elizabeth Kealey † Christina Nicole Cotton ‡ Caleb Joesph McNany Ryan Charles Moore Logan Benjamin George † Emily Rose Soldner † Maia Aliss Neumont Collin Rae Switzer Joshua Charles Thruston John Gallagher Patrick Cameron Gage Weaver Calvin L . White Claire Elyssa Woods + Connor James Yost Information Systems Paralegal Studies † Christina Nicole Cotton ‡ Human Resource Management † Madison Taylor Campos Patrick J . Shearer II Felicia Nicole Douglass ~ Abigail Grace Caspar Elizabeth Kae Eckrode Nadia Nuri Pitts  Integrative Studies ~ Najae Tarina Lewis-Riggins Shannon Marie Burns Renee Marie Simpson Real Estate Kathryn Diama Cromer Raelee Elizabeth Stahli Jonathan David Belloit † Chloe Jane Fisher Amanda Kate Stranges Derrick J . Davis Maria De Jesus Marquez ~ Lakyn Vonada Tamika RaWanda DeVatt + Carl Frank Shepard + Connor James Yost Management BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN Isaac Henry Coon ASSOCIATE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Felicia Nicole Douglass APPLIED SCIENCE Accounting Elizabeth Kae Eckrode Applied Technology Lishay Angel Camp Bradley S . Gable Jacob Lindenmuth Alexis D . Freeborn Emily Jordan Hofius Donald Kenneth Millar Ashley Hernandez ~ Najae Tarina-Lewis Riggins Aniyah D . Johnson Ryan Charles Moore + Hunter Myers Johnson † Heather Lynn Rapp † Jessica Lee Mermigos Renee Marie Simpson Sara Elizabeth Moore Joshua Charles Thruston † Robin Lynne Snyder ~ Lakyn Vonada † Cara Anja Syburra

Ashley Thompson The list of graduates included on the commencement † Summa Cum Laude (gold cord) Henry A . Troese III program is not intended to be used as an official indica- + Magna Cum Laude (blue cord) tion of graduation . The diploma of the university and the ~ Cum Laude (white cord) ~ Jennifer Weaver C Student who will complete degree official transcript, signed and sealed by the proper officers, requirements in Winter provide authentic testimony to the conferring of a degree . ‡ Honors Program graduate

15 THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Processional...... Honorary Marshal Dr . Randall M . Potter Professor, Psychology Welcome ...... Dr . Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson President, Clarion University

Opening Ceremonies...... Dr . Susanne K . Fenske Vice President, Student Affairs Presentation of Colors...... Cadets of the Clarion University Amy ROTC Color Guard

Keynote Speaker...... Dr . Denise Pearson Vice Chancellor and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Faculty Emeritus Speaker...... Dr . Richard A . Sabousky Student Speaker...... Mackenzie H . Mayer Class 2020 Presentation of Interim Associate Provost and College Deans ...... Dr . Pamela J . Gent Provost & Vice President, Academic Affairs Presentation of Doctoral Degree Candidates...... Dr . Gwyneth A . Price Dean, College of Education, Health and Human Services Presentation of Master’s Degree Candidates...... Dr . David H . Hartley Interim Associate Provost Presentation of Baccalaureate and Associate Degree Candidates ...... Dr . Gwyneth A . Price Conferring of Degrees...... Dr . Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson Introduction of Alumni Association...... James M . Geiger Vice President, University Advancement Remarks...... Theresa A . Edder ’91, ’05G President, Alumni Association Alma Mater ...... Blake M . Phillips Class of 2021 Oh Clarion, dear Clarion, Oh college on the hill Oh Clarion, dear Clarion, We pledge our faith to you, To all the joys of student life, Our hearts will ever thrill, With everlasting love and loyalty, In everything we do, Your silent winding river, It haunts me still . To you dear alma mater, We’ll ever be true . Gladys Rich (1892-1972)

Retirement of Colors ...... Cadets of the Clarion University Amy ROTC Color Guard Recessional 16 Faculty Emeritus Speaker DR. RICHARD A. SABOUSKY Dr . Richard Sabousky is an emeritus faculty member from the Clarion Uni- versity College of Education, Health and Human Services, where he served 28 years as a professor in special education until his retirement in August 2020 .

He is a two-time graduate of Clarion University, earning his bachelor’s degree in 1984 and his master’s degree in 1986 . He earned his Ph .D . in special education and rehabilitation at Kent State University as part of a grant project facilitating the transition of students with disabilities into success- ful post-secondary settings .

During his time at Clarion University, he served as chair of the Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation and Human Services from 2007 to 2013, then as chair of the Department of Special Education and Disability Policy Studies from 2014 until his retirement . Dr . Sabousky has provided consultative services on effective mathematics and reading instruction to a number of school districts in the area, from Ambridge to Warren . He is currently consulting in the Punxsutawney area district .

He is past president of the Pennsylvania Council for Exceptional Children and has earned a number of honors and awards during his career, including: Clarion University Distinguished Alumnus Award; International Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Technology; and the Rehabilitation and Community Providers Award for Innovation .

Dr . Sabousky resides in Oil City .

Student Speaker MACKENZIE H. MAYER

Mackenzie Mayer is a degree candidate for a Bachelor of Science in Educa- tion . Her major is early childhood education, and she has a minor in special education .

Mackenzie transferred to Clarion University from Harrisburg Area Commu- nity College in the fall of 2018 . She maintains a 3 9. grade point average . She is a recipient of the Clarion Eagle Transfer Award .

Throughout her time at Clarion University, Mackenzie has been involved in clubs and honor societies . She is a member of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education and the National Society of Leadership and Success . Mackenzie is also involved in Clarion Students for the Education of Young Children and Relay for Life . As a member of these organizations, she has had multiple volunteer opportunities and leadership experiences .

Mackenzie resides in Harrisburg . She is a daughter of Chris and Dee Mayer .

17 CANDIDATES FOR DOCTORAL DEGREES Presented by Dr. Gwyneth A. Price, Dean

DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE (Joint program with Edinboro University)

Stephanie Elizabeth Boyer Bonnie L. Nye Trisha Louise Wright ^ M.S.N., Millersville University of M.S.N., Saint Xavier University M.S.N., Clarion University Pennsylvania B.S.N., Mercyhurst University of Pennsylvania B.S.N., York College B.S.N., B.S., Slippery Rock of Pennsylvania Deborah Pora University of Pennsylvania M.S.N., Kent State University Kristine Ann Garverick B.S.N., Pennsylvania State Amy Lynn Young M.S.N., B.S.N., Bloomsburg University M.S.N., Clarion University University of Pennsylvania of Pennsylvania Tamila Marie Salisbury B.S.N., Slippery Rock University Neal R. Garverick M.S.N., California University of Pennsylvania M.S.N., Widener University of Pennsylvania B.S.N., B.A., Edinboro University B.S.N., Gannon University of Pennsylvania Richard Charles Scepura ^ Lauren Marie Hostetler M.B.A., Pfeiffer College M.S.N., University of Scranton B.S.N., University of B.S.N., New York University Massachusetts-Boston

Lisa Ann Lewis Jennifer Ann Sheaffer M.S.N., University of Pennsylvania M.S.N., B.S.N., Bloomsburg B.S.N., Millersville University University of Pennsylvania of Pennsylvania

CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATE DEGREES Presented by Dr. David H. Hartley, Interim Associate Provost

MASTER OF EDUCATION Taylor Renee Claypool Johnna Caitlin Pyne Education B.S.E.D., Clarion University B.S.E.D., Clarion University of Pennsylvania of Pennsylvania Jill Louise Bloom B.S.E.D., Pennsylvania State Stephanie Marie Donaldson  Brianna Watt  University B.S.E.D., Clarion University B.A., Waynesburg University of Pennsylvania Kyle E. Braddock B.S.E.D., Clarion University Alaina Trilece Gundlach of Pennsylvania B.S.E.D., Grove City College

Ashley Brooke Chiappelli Amber Lynn Iman B.S.E.D., Pennsylvania State B.S.E.D., Clarion University University of Pennsylvania

Cecelia Marian Clarke M.A., Trinity School for Ministry C Student who will complete degree B.S., University of Oregon requirements in Winter ^ Student who has completed degree requirements in Summer 2020

18 MASTER OF SCIENCE Amanda Nicole Funari  MASTER OF SCIENCE Clinical Mental Health B.S., Clarion University IN NURSING Counseling of Pennsylvania Kathryn Margaret Bizzak Casey L. Gaston Hannah Noel Britten B.S.N., Indiana University B.S., Clarion University B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania of Pennsylvania of Pennsylvania Lindsey Elizabeth Fitzgerald Heather Diane Mahoney  Teil M. Uhring B.S.N., Indiana University B.S., Clarion University B.S., Clarion University of Pennsylvania of Pennsylvania of Pennsylvania Tammy Lynn Moon Makenzie Marie May Special Education B.S.N., Clarion University B.S., Clarion University of Pennsylvania of Pennsylvania Danielle Marjorie Chiala B.A., San Jose State University Amanda Lyn Pinter Maria Brooke Minor B.S.N., Ohio University B.S., Clarion University Stacy Rocco  of Pennsylvania M.S., B.S., Edinboro University Destiny Marie Riordan B.S.N., Gannon University of Pennsylvania Kaylee C. Perovich  B.S., Clarion University Carly Nicole Smith Yahaira Rodriguez of Pennsylvania B.S., Clarion University B.S.N., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania of Pennsylvania Geoffrey John Pfeil B.A., University of Pittsburgh Kelly Ann Wolbert Speech Language Pathology B.S.N., Edinboro University Brennah Renee Simpson of Pennsylvania Jayne Bendorf  B.S., Clarion University B.S.B.A., Clarion University B.S., Pennsylvania State University of Pennsylvania of Pennsylvania

Julia Marie Auberzinsky-Bramer Jeannine Nicole Smith Kimberly Suzanne Wright B.S., Clarion University B.S., Clarion University B.S.N., Gannon University of Pennsylvania of Pennsylvania

Kaitlin Marie Brest Danielle Jean Stoner B.S., Clarion University B.S., Clarion University of Pennsylvania of Pennsylvania

Blythe Nicole Bryner Nicole Renee Watkins  B.S., Clarion University B.S., Clarion University of Pennsylvania of Pennsylvania

Alex L. Christensen Ericka Donnell Weyandt B.S., Clarion University B.S., Pennsylvania State of Pennsylvania University

Erin Nicole Conrad Nicholle M. Yanak B.S., Clarion University B.S., Pennsylvania State of Pennsylvania University

Shannon Enyedy Gina Francesca Zingaro B.S., Clarion University B.S., Clarion University of Pennsylvania of Pennsylvania

Taylor Morgan Franco B.S., Clarion University of Pennsylvania

19 CANDIDATES FOR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES Presented by Dr. Gwyneth A. Price, Dean

GRADUATION WITH ACADEMIC HONORS

† Summa Cum Laude (Gold) + Magna Cum Laude (Blue) ~ Cum Laude (White)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Psychology BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Allied Health Leadership Bryce J . Crup IN EDUCATION Lyndsey Crystel Bitner Kaitlyn Elizabeth Salada Early Childhood Education + Christine Marie Bouajaja + Stephanie Lynne Stevens Amanda M . Batey † Sherri Fello  Keshon Michael Truitt + Magdalyn Mae Brown Angela Arlene Hewitt Criminal Justice Administration Rehabilitative Sciences † Mackenzie Hope Mayer Elise Nicole Amonette Megan Theresa Eismont ~ Sage Abigail Myers + Makensi Nicole Belser † Jerry Lynn Hanna Dawn Loretta Ritzler  Tara Lynn Burke ~ Samantha Lee Harris ~ Tyra Rene Fenstermaker Elizabeth Paige Howard Early Childhood/ † Valarie N . Mayhew Dasia Nyelle Jackson Special Education Shania Irene DeFoor + John Charles Schaeffer + Evelyn Lindsay Kovacs ~ Cassandra Lynn Titus † Kevin M . Shaffer Candee K . Swartz

Secondary Education, Biology Integrative Studies Speech Pathology and Audiology Ginger Elizabeth Verdill † Ashley Renee Leonard † Julia Melanie Aaron + Natasha Deane Secondary Education, Chemistry Medical Imaging Sciences † Ashley Dawn Strachan ~ Jonathan Simpson † Melissa Alane Conley ~ Rylie Shianne Woodworth  + Christopher James Conte Secondary Education, English Sport Management † Janel Leann Fink Abigail Koebley † Alyssa A . Beichner Carlie Ann Jackson † Morganne Shook † James Daniel Maxwell III Dallas Bryce Floyd + Kaleigh Anne Yudt Zachary A . Haile 

Nutrition and Fitness ~ Sarah Patricia Langer Cory J . Manning Valerie Lynn Merola † Summa Cum Laude (gold cord) + Magna Cum Laude (blue cord) Cassandra Elise Thomas  ~ Cum Laude (white cord) ‡ Honors Program graduate C Student who will complete degree requirements in Winter ^ Student who has completed degree requirements in Summer 2020

20 Special Education + Jordan Christopher Cherry † Emma Danielle Cussins + Kaylee Deeter + Alexa Rose Emmonds ~ Angela McIntyre + Paige D-lynn Spang ~ Kelsey Margaret Wolfe

Nursing (RN to BSN) + Tammia Anderson-Coley ~ Megan Nicole Bain Jenae S . Cooper + Haley Marta Marrone Megan Michelle McMurray † Deanna Stoudt † Lindze Marie Trombola † Shreya Umredkar + Paige Alexandra Zurik

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE Early Childhood Education Kayla Marie McKelvey Tiffany Ann Myers † Naomi Jean Patrick + Dianne M . Titus † Katelyn Weisenstein  Tiara Nicole White 

21 PENNSYLVANIA STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION Board of Governors

Cynthia D . Shapira – Chair, Pittsburgh Marian D . Moskowitz - Vice Chair, Malvern David M . Maser - Vice Chair, Philadelphia Thomas S . Muller - Chair, Lower Macungie Samuel H . Smith - Vice Chair, Punxsutawney Noe Ortega, Harrisburg Rep . Tim Briggs, King of Prussia Rep . Brad Roae, Meadville Audrey F . Bronson, Philadelphia Sen . Judith L . Schwank, Reading Nicole Dunlop, Slippery Rock University Meg Snead - Designee for Gov . Tom Wolf, Harrisburg Alex Fefolt, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Stephen L . Washington Jr . - Shippensburg University Tanya I . Garcia - Harrisburg Neil R . Weaver- Vice Chair, York Donald E . Houser Jr . - Chair, Coraopolis Governor Tom Wolf, Harrisburg Sen . Scott Martin, Lancaster Janet L . Yeomans, Philadelphia

Commencement Committee Kristin Stiglitz, Chairperson Lacey Fulton Ben Jewart Ann Thompson Darla Ausel Jason Hendershot Todd King Cathi Wenner Frank Connelly Lori Henry Hope Lineman Jessica Zacherl J .D . Dunbar Lisa Hepler Laura Loeb Sarah Zerfoss Theresa Edder Shawn Hoke Matt Shaffer Jennifer Eisenman Rob Hoover Chad Thomas

22 ACADEMIC SYMBOLISM

The Academic Procession The academic procession of today’s commencement exercises is made up of candidates for degrees; members of the faculty; members of the Council of Trustees; and members of the platform party, marching in that order . After the ceremony, the order of march is reversed except that graduates will be dismissed at their seats . The order of march is in accordance with academic protocol which was established centuries ago when academic ceremonies were predominantly directed by the clergy . In keeping with the familiar order of the religious procession, the younger and newer groups precede the older, and the place of highest honor is at the end of the procession .

Academic Attire The academic costume worn at American college exercises today dates back in its essential features to the Middle Ages . The oldest universities of northern Europe, such as Paris and Oxford, grew out of church schools . Students and faculty wore clerical garb, largely borrowed from the monastic dress of their day . The head-covering of the academic costume developed out of the skull cap worn by the clergy in cold weather . In the universities, this skull cap acquired a point on top which gradually evolved into a tassel . In this country, it has been replaced by the familiar mortar-board, which still retains the medieval tassel . The hood was originally worn over the head, and otherwise dropped onto the shoulders, like a cowl . Today, each college has its distinctively colored hood-lining, by which its graduates may be recognized in academic processions . The gown worn today seems to have been borrowed from the habit of the Benedictine monks . At medieval institutions of higher learning, bachelors and masters could be distinguished by the simplicity or elaborateness of their gowns . The masters’ gowns were often furred, a feature that survives today in the ornamentation found on doctoral gowns . In keeping with long established traditions, graduates of Clarion University continue to wear black robes with an Oxford mortarboard cap and a black tassel . Students graduating with the distinctive honors of cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum laude wear colored honor cords . Candidates for the master’s degrees wear satin hoods lined in navy blue and old gold, the official colors of the university, and edged in the appropriate faculty color designating their academic discipline . The colors for academic disciplines, established by the American Council on Education, include white for arts, letters, and humanities; drab for business administration, commerce, and accountancy; crimson for communication and journalism; copper for economics; light blue for education; brown for fine arts; purple for law; lemon for library science; green for medicine; pink for music; apricot for nursing; silver gray for oratory; dark blue for philosophy; sage green for physical education; peacock blue for public administration; golden yellow for science; citron for social science; and scarlet for theology and divinity .

The Presidential Medallion Clarion University’s presidential medallion made its debut at the inauguration of President Karen Whitney on April 15, 2011 . The central piece of the medallion is the president’s medal, which bears the university’s official seal . The medal is suspended from a chain of office whose links record historical lineage by displaying the names of Clarion University’s previous 15 presidents and the years they served . The medallion, which symbolizes the office of the president, is a gift to the university from a private donor . It is worn at ceremonial occasions, particularly commencements and convocations .

23 The University Mace

In medieval times, the mace was a weapon held ready to protect the dignitary in a procession . Early in the history of the academy, the mace was borrowed from royalty and utilized to symbolize the power of the rector of the university, a power shared with the faculty . Over time, symbols of learning were incorporated into the mace, transferring the power from a person to the process of education . The position of mace bearer is one of honor given to a senior member of the faculty . Clarion University’s current mace, introduced in 1997, was designed and created by Ms . Kaersten Colvin-Woodruff, associate professor of art . The shaft of the mace was crafted by university maintenance staff member Terry Byerly, while the production of ceramic molds for its head and its casting were done by Franklin Bronze of Franklin, Pa . Fashioned after Byzantine architecture, a style represented in some of the earliest institutions of learning, the head structure of the mace consists of three cupped units, each one raised slightly above the other . Each unit is made from a highly polished yellow brass alloy and is molded from various thin, randomly positioned brass leaves . The individual brass leaves, which replicate leaves gathered on campus, symbolize the intellectual and cultural diversity of the university community as well as the physical beauty of its campuses . The university’s seal is embedded in the upper cupped unit . The shaft of the mace is made of black cherry hardwood, which is native to western Pennsylvania . It, too, is finished with a brass ornament, creating a chromatically balanced piece . The overall dimensions of the mace are set at a traditional three feet . The university mace is permanently displayed in Carlson Library .

The Official Heraldic Crest of Clarion University

Clarion University’s heraldic crest was designed by David Christie-Murray, a visiting associate professor of English from the United Kingdom and a recognized scholar of heraldry . The design was accepted in March 1968 by the Board of Trustees as the official heraldic arms of then Clarion State College . Consistent with the procedures and devices of heraldry, the coat of arms features a shield of blue with golden eagles, wreath, and blue and gold mantling; and a crest with a golden eagle holding a clarion . The accompanying motto, Clare Clarion Clara, means, “Be famous, Clarion, and shed forth the light of learning ”. A three-dimensional rendition of the heraldic arms was made in the early 1970s with the intent of marketing the piece to alumni and students . While this project was ultimately dropped, two impressions of the original wood carving were presented to Dr . Charles J . Shontz, former associate vice president for academic affairs . Dr . Shontz kept one crest and gave the other to Dr . James Gemmell, former president of Clarion State College . In June 1998, Dr . Charles and Mrs . Gladys Shontz presented the remaining impression of the crest to former President Diane L . Reinhard for display in a university building or deposit in the university archives . The heraldic crest resides in Carlson Library along with the university’s mace .

24 CLARION UNIVERSITY

Clarion University has faced a continuous evolution in name and status during its 153 years of existence, from Carrier Seminary to Clarion State Normal School, Clarion State Teachers College, Clarion State College and Clarion University . Clarion started as Carrier Seminary, a co-educational arm of the Erie Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in 1867 . In 1886, the seminary was sold to a private group and reopened as Clarion State Normal School in 1887 with 140 students . The school’s two-year curriculum expanded to a three-year program in 1902 and a four-year schedule in 1913 . Clarion was purchased by the commonwealth in 1915, and by 1920 it was designated a junior college, with only those preparing to teach admitted . Designated Clarion State Teachers College in 1929, Clarion started conferring the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education later that same year . A liberal arts curriculum followed in 1937 when Clarion was selected as the library science school for the western third . The next evolutionary step was taken January 8, 1960, with Legislative Act 788 allowing the change from teachers college to state college . In 1961, following years of efforts by citizens in Venango County, the Venango Campus of Clarion State College was created in Oil City, Pa . — the commonwealth’s first public community college . Clarion University — Venango remains today the oldest regional campus in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education . State legislation in 1983 transformed Clarion State College to Clarion University and brought Clarion to- gether with 13 sister schools to create Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, the only state-owned system of higher education in the commonwealth . Today, Clarion University’s diverse student body of more than 4,700 pursues more than 175 academic degree programs, along with a doctor of nursing practice degree, through the College of Arts and Sciences; College of Business Administration and Information Sciences; College of Health Sciences and Human Services; and School of Education . Although the curriculum is no longer limited to teacher education, excellence in teaching and learning remains at the heart of the Clarion experience . Under the leadership of President Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson, Clarion University continues to achieve outstanding performance focused on consistently providing high quality, relevant programs and practice-based learning experiences that fulfill the ever-changing needs of its students, its community and the 21st century workforce .

CLARION UNIVERSITY: 153 YEARS STRONG

Clarion University has been shaping minds for over 150 years . From our early days as a seminary to today’s institution offering more than 175 programs, the world has changed, and so has our school . We’ve adapted to new ideas and technologies, while staying true to our roots . To commemorate the sesquicentennial, we kicked off a year-long celebration September 11, 2017, and continue to celebrate our remarkable past while looking to our bright future . We are Courageous . Confident . Clarion .

Founding Date 1867 Colors Navy Blue and Old Gold Mascot Golden Eagle

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