Coumencement for the Confen'ing of Degrees

SPRING CouMENcEMENT For the Confen'ing of Degrees

Sattn'da',, \ Iay Sixteenth Tw o -Tlu. tts and and N ine I p.^. Wilkes University's Sixty-second Annual SpnING CoITMENcEMENT F or the Conferring of Degrees

Saturday, May Sateenth Two-Thousand andNine 1p.*. wk [:

Order of Exucises

FANFARE AND PROCESSIONAL Academic Processional ...... CliftonWilliams

(The audience is requested to t'rse as the processionbegns.)

WELCOME...... C. Rsnrolo VeRRrr Proyost

INVOCATION...... Rn,rnrNoJaues P McFaooEN, MS Member of the Clas oJ 2009

America The Beautiful...... Wordsby Kathenne ke Bates Musicby Samuel A. Ward Arr angement, Bill Moffit

(The words to Ameica The BeauttJul are pinted on page 36 oJ the program. The audience is requested to stand and join in the singlng.)

God of Our Fathers ...... G. W Warren, D. C. Roberts Anangement, Claude T. Smith

GR8ETINGS...... Josrru E. Gnuoun President

Jev S. Snuu'73 Chairman, Board of kustees

Anruun H. KBse Chair, Faculty AlJairs Council Aai4 Pharmaceutical S ciences

Dauo M. Sronz, BA President of the Class of 2009

t" Ordq of Exucises

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS

PRESENTATION OF HONOMRY DEGREE JoHN Bnooxs SreucHren Doctor of Humane lrtters

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS JouN Bnooxs Suucuren

THE CONFERRING OF THE DEGREES ...... JoseH-r E. Gtruoun

ALUMNI INDUCIION ...... RoseueRv l-q'Fnerre '93'97 Wilhes Uni, ersity Alumni Asso ciation

Alma Mater...... "Eleanor C' Farley Arr angement, Edrl O rcutt

(The words to the Alma Mater are pnnted on page 36 oJ the program' Tlw audience is requested to stand and join in the singlng')

BENEDICTION ...... THrnEse A. MoNeco C o o r dinator, C arnpus Int e rf aith

RECESSIONAL Slow Morchfromscipio ...... HandellLeidzen

Music Provided BY: Wilhes llniversity Civic Band Dr. Philip G. Simon, Conductor

Wilhes IJ nbt er sity Chorus Dr. Steven Thomas, Conductor Ceremony Interpreted BY: Dr. Daniel B. Swartz, CVCT 360 Tianslations International, Inc. HONORARY DEGREE

DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS...... JoHN Bnooxs SleucurEn A renowned engineer, educator, scholar and citizen, you have been an ambassador o[ science and technology, dedicating much of your life in distinguished service to helping others find and live up to their full potential. Your tireless and selfless advocacy has served to highlight the goodness in all young people so that their knowledge and talent, when inspired by their hopes and dreams, can be transformed into deeds and action that strengthen community, preserve and grow knowledge and affirm the dignity of all individuals. With a vision to see what is possible and how to achieve it, you have created institutions that are more inclusive, provide a greater range of opportunities and are better equipped for our future. You are a renaissance thinker whose vision, patience and perseverance have enabled you to cut to the heart of complex problems to find elegant and workable solutions in the most challenging of circumstances.

Born in Topeka, Kansas, you earned the Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Kansas State University in 1956 and went on to work as an electrical engineer for General Dyramics, the U.S. Naly Electronics Laboratory and the Applied Physics Laboratory at the University of Washington. Your reputation as a researcher took you to the National Science Foundation, as assistant director for oceanographic and atmospheric sciences in 1977. Appointed as Provost at Washington State University in 1979,yor subsequently returned to the National Science Foundation, appointed by President Carter, to be the Foundation's director - the preminent science post in our nation. From 1982 through 19BB you served as Chancellor and President of the University of Maryland, and in 1988, you were appointed President of Occidental College in Los Angeles, a post you held until 1999. Following your service as the Irving R. Melbo Professor of Leadership in Education at.the University of Southern California, you became President of the National Action Council for Minorities in Education (NACME) in 2000. In your current role as President and CEO of NACME, you are raising millions of dollars and creating awareness and opportunities that will send more Black, Hispanic and Native American students to engineering school.

Holding honorary degrees from 28 institutions, you were the winner of the Martin Luther King, Jr., National Award in 1997 and UCllb Medal of Excellence in 1989. You were also honored with the first U.S. Black Engineer of the Year award in 1987 and the prestigious Arthur M. Bueche Award from the National Academy of Engineering in2004.

With great admiration and appreciation for the life you lead and the strong and sensitive leadershlp you pror,rde to every organization you head, we celebrate today your wisdom, your compassion and your unwavering and distinctive service. By the power vested in me by the Board of Tiustees o[ Wilkes University, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, I hereby confler upon you,John Brooks Slaughter, the doctorate of humane letters, Honoris Causa, with all the rights and privileges thereto appertaining. AWARDS

THE MABLE SCOTT WANDELL AND STERLING LEROY WANDELL AWARDS ..... JoueNNe R. ScHecHrrn '09 Kvr-r L. SHanp'09 CHrusrrNe L. Zevasxes'09

These awards are presented to the man and woman who have attained the highest academic awrage Jor the Jour yeats atWilhes University. C. Rrnroro Vennrr Provost

ALUMNI A\MARD FOR LEADERSHIP...... Delto M. SsoRZ'09

This award is g,ten by the Wilhes University Alumni Associatton to the member of the graduating class considered tohave made the stroftgest contibutions to studentlife and the student activitres progrqm oJ the University. Presentatron by Roserr'renv I.e,Fnerrr '93'97 Wilkes University Alumni Association

ARMED FORCES PGSERVE OFFICER APPOINTMENT UNITED STA|ES AIR FORCE...... Jenen C. DrWrnr '09 Presentation by Menx A. Kesrsn Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Air Force DOCTOR OF PHARMACY CANDIDATES

Daniel Adams, Magna Cumlsude I-aur a J aczynski, Cum Iaude 1'15 Mathew McKinley Armstrong, Cum Laude Lindsey Marie Klish, Magna Cum Laude Kara-Ann Marie Avila, Magna Cum l-aude Kyle Robert Lenio, CumLaude 1'21 Amanda K. Bashista, SummaCuml-aude Beth Ann Mahonski, Cuml-aude Nichole Lee Braddock Tasha L. McNeillie, Cuml-aude 1'15 Eryn Marie Briggs,CumLaude Tr acy Lea Mertz, Cum l-aude Kristina Jean Burke, Cum Laude Mark Mowery 1'21 Alisha M. Cain, SummaCumLaude Adam G. Napolitan o, Magna Cum l-aude English, SecondDegree 21 Stephani Lynn O'Hara, Magna Cum Laude Alyssa Lee Carsia, 1,21 MagnaCumlLtude Kyle Olszewski, Magna Cum Laude Jennifer Ann Cerra, Cum ltude Kinjal Patel, Cumlnude Andreas B. Chandra, CumLaude Payal Patel, Cumlnude Heather Renee Chapman, Magna Cum l-aude 1 Michelle I,15,21 Lorraine Pribula, Magna Am laude Darlene Marie Chaykosky, Summa Cum Laude 21 2I Shelley Lynn Procopio, Summa Cum laude Clark, Summa Cum l-aude 1,2r Joshua James Heather Ann Rennin ger, Summa Cum Isude Brandon Charles Conforti, Cum Laude Bryan A. Riley Matthew 21 Stephen Crouse, CumLaude Claudia Cassett Rondon, SummaCumlnude Kyle Matthew Devlin 15 Jennifer Lynne Russell, CumLaude Christine Durdach, CumLaude Jenna Samp son, Cum l-aude Nicholas Lee Fisher, Cum l-aude Joseph Sauppee, Magna Cum Laude Elizabeth Caitlin Flaherty, Cum Laude Ann E. Searfoss, Cumlaude Matthew C. Foreman, Cuml-aude Tiicia Stefanick, Magna Cum l-aude Ashley M. Frantz Steven Uhas Richard Frantz 15,21 1 Lindsey Marie Uhrin , Summa Cum Inude Monica Marie Gehret, Magna Cum Laude Rebecca Vaneekhove n, Cum Laude Mark Green, Cumlaude I5'2r 21 lbdd P Weibel, SummaCumlaude Harleen Gtraya, Summa Cum Laude Adrienne E. Camp Williams, CumLaude r,21 Nicole Marie Hahn ,Magna Cumlnude Nicholas M. Witucki, Cumlaude Iaura L. Hanna, Cumlaude Jill M. Zapotoski, Cum Laude 1 Rachel Tarin Heisey, Cum Laude Yong Zhang, CumLaude

I t5 2'Rho AlphaAi Phi lambda Sigma chi

6 IVIASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Degree * Thomas Borthwick Holly Mitchell * Wendy A. Cunningham Chad P Mullen * William Howe * Luke Michael Munski * * MatthewJ. Koch James E Warner * Dawn M. Leas

Master of Arts in Creative Writing Degree * Shirley Boatman * Robert Rogers * Viannah E. Duncan * Beverly Major Schwartz * Angela L. Eckhart Laura Baudo Sillerman * Lori Myers MichaelJ. Workstel

Master of Business Administration Degree *,6 Kristi Michelle Barsby Troy C. Kuzmitsky * * JosephJ. Bobbin GlennJ. Lawless 6 Stanley R. Bognatz + Regan A.Litz 6 Peter C. Castelline *,6 Kirby Ann Lutz * Nicole Chmarney JillEllen Nunemacher * ShannonJ. Curtin 6 Patricia M. Potomis Amber M. Davidson 6 Danielle M. Sabol EverettJ. Davis *,6 Kimberly Sarna +,6 * Janice A. DiPietro Joshua R. Savitski Tiffany Blare Ann Duda *'6 Andrew Peter Sekula 6 Scott David Evans + Matthew A. Smith 6 MarkJoseph Falanga 6 Alexander David Sperrazza 6 Meera Sharma Harbola Jenna L. Strzelecki + Ramya Hegde Andrew G. Tuck, Posthumous +'6 Kenneth W Hensel *,6 Neil A. Untemahrer 6 Karen Marie Kaleta Patncia A. Vergnetti * Melissa Kane Greg M. Werner

6 x Delta Mu Delta Degree in Absentia + January 2009 Graduate

7 MASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Master of Science in Education Degree Ahmed Mousa Alahmari * Tara Leann Castellar ,i January Albee * Renee Frances Casterline + Catherine Anne Albright * Kelly A. Cave Hawazen Saeed Salem Alharbi * Alison M. Cesare Majed Mushabab Ali * Julie Mae Chamberlin * Shandra Lee Allar Elizabeth A. Chernyl Sheena L. Allyn 13 Elmer S. Clark III Mohammed Ahmed Alshaikhi Andrew M. Cole + Cindy R. Ambrosiani * Christopher A. Cole *'13 fbni L. Amick Diane Mary Colgan * Allison L. Anderson * ChristineJ. Collaro Nancy P Andrus Andrew S. Colvin * Kerrie L. Angley *'13 Donald Richard Cook Cathy Ann Angradi * Stephanie Copeland Namlick Todd Patrick Ankiewicz Laura E. Cowburn * Christina L. Apgar 13 Daria Lee Reed Custer Debra M. Argot *,I3 MatthewJ. Cwalina Kristie L. Argot * Lori Ann Dalton * Emily K. Artz * Christian Davis Melody L. Asbury Kelly Marie Davis * * Jennifer Atkins 1' Sally L. DeFinnis * Julia Marie Barcalow * Aimee M. Diehl + Ann Marie C. Barhight * Matthew Christopher DiEnna 13 Bette Susan Barnard *,13 FrankJoseph Dileo + Megan L. Barrett * Michael Dillon Megan M. Barry * Rebecca L. Dillon * Tiacy A. Baumgardner * Greg M. Dolhon * Jodi Savage Beach L. Dormer * *'t: Jeanine * Carrie L. Beleno Joel David Dries Joseph W Bernat * TiacyJean Dunn * Matthew Martin Bernd * Meghan R. Dunton * Adam E. Berrigan * Alistair R. * Durie Eileen Biel Jess E. Dykes *,13 Michele Bittner Marilyn Gaines Eaton * *,r3 Jennifer S. Blasko Andrea L. Edmonds Andrew A. Bloom Patncia Eichorn * MichaelJ. Botti,Jr. + Lisa Emmett * Jeannine Marie Bowen Carol Ann Engelman Christopher * * John Boyer Suzann Engle Jamie L. Brendle Richard F. FanLauzzi * Laura Brody Alexandra E. Fedorko Michelle L. Brownback Michael C. Fedorko + Niki A. Brownlee Abby Findon * T.oy David Campbell Teresa Fitzsimmons + AmyJ. Carle Heather Christine Flaherty Carol Loccarini Carmichael LaRue Diane Forwood 22 Angela Pacini Carpenter * Lauren Avery Frazier * Jessica L. Fronina

t3 D + PennsylvaniaPincipalCertifcahon SigmaTcuDelta Degree in Absentia + lanuary 2009 Graduate

B IVIASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Science in Education Degree Coniinued Master of - * Michelle Ann Gabor * Jeffrey Scott Kochubka + Chad P Gaiser Mary Ellen Konetski 13 Patricia Buglio Galloway Shawn W Kopp * Marie Korenkiewicz Bronson Cole Ganse * Janette * Michelle L. Garman Joanna Renata Kowalski * Kelly M. Gatto * Victoria S. Krout + Michele Lgr Kulikowski Brandon S. Gerber * Gregory C. Giemza Brian Kurtz * Laura Giranda Natalie A. Kvacky * Jeremy B. Goff AnnetteJ. Lalka * Lambert Delia R. Gongloff * ElizabethA. r Darcy B. Goshorn Andrea R. Lamer * Kimberly A. Graham Mary L. Landis 13 * Tasha Lprn Graybill Lisa A. Langsdorf * Anthony GreiLzer Steve Lappano * Cynthia A. Larosa +* Jennifer L. Gresser Katie C. Gromacki * Tara C. LeCIair + Melissa L. Grubbs Kimberly Louise Leibel * 13 Joslyn A. Grube Colleen A. Lenett * Kimberly B. Grube * Natalie A. Leyrer * Erica D. Hager * Jennifer Lauren Lipton * Matthew Harrison Marvin L. London M. B. Lutz Erin Elizabeth Hawkins * Suzette +,13 Robert S. Hagnan Aliceia Yvonne Lyons * A-y L. Halmes Mark Anthony Maglioli * Jennifer K. Heckler Heather Wright Mahon Arilys Hernandez * Kimberly A. Mahoney Hirschman * Matthew R. Maisano * Sarah Janell MaRee Hoffecker + Jessica L. Mallon Nicholas A. Holmes * Thomas A. Mann 13 Manzella Christopher R. Holub * Kathleen Hughes Scott M. Horlacher Elizabeth M. Mariano * Christine M. Horwhat + Joanne C. Marshaleck * MatthewJ. Huber Ashlee Marie Marville *,13 PeterJ. Hughes * Holly Ann Masko *,r3 * Kathleen M. Jacobs Shana L. Mattis * Melinda C. Jacobson Michelle Elise Mazzucca * McCabe Sarah E. Jayne * Brandon A. * Karissa M. Jones Brandy M. McClellan * Melanie Kansagra * Sara E. McClure *'13 * Amanda B. Keifer Jonathan A. McElhaney * Elissa L. Kelleher James Patrick McFadden *,13 * Kevin D. Kerstetter Sean Patrick McGinty * Robert T. Kier * Dianna Marie McKittrick DonnaJ. McMyne Lori Ann Killino * + Jonathon Kilpatrick Jared Jason Meehan * EmilyJean Kleintop * Shawn D. Mentzer * Kevin P Kloss * Amy Marie Migliore

* 13 Pennsylvania Pincrpal Certifuation Degree in Absentia +.lanuary 2009 Graduate

9 MASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Master of Science in Education Degree Continued

,r Amy Ll,rrne Miller * Katherine- Grace Schiefer David Miller KeithJ. Schifano * Jasmine Lindsay Miller *,13 Rachel Louise Schrampf * KellyJ. Miller * Shelby Schultz * Heather L. Mindick Kyle Taylor Schutt Michele Abraham Mishko {. Sarah Lyrrn Scoble Keri A. Mrttura ,. Jeffrey Earl Seip CharlesJ. Montagna HeidiJ. Seiwell + Britton Mundy James Shaffer I3 Jennifer Yvonne Murphy * Annette Shreve * Thra M. Muthard {. Patricia A. Sload * A*yJ Neugebauer {. Dana D. Smetana Caroline Newcomb Corey L. Smith Francine C. Newcomb + Maria D. Sock Christa L. Newton MatthewJ. Somishka Joseph M. Nice * Lori M. Spohn + JosephJ. O'Donnell 13 Terri Marie Sproul * Kristin Marie O'Donnell * Stacy E. Stabryla * Ann Marie Olenick *,13 Felice Stem * Dean T. Owens + Dawn H. Stetler Jodi A. Parent * Tiisha A. Stracka Crystal E. Patton * Katie L. Strohecker Dianne C. Pawlowski * Nicole M. Susko + Bethany L. Pepe * Sara Marie Swaditch * Maureen Peterman David S. Tirpak 13 Courtney Ann Peters Jeanine M. Tiscio * Janiel Marie Pfaff * Maury Leigh Tomaino I3 Chad S. Phillips *,13 Stephen P Toth Edward G. Piekara * Debra M. Towson {c * Jennifer C. Pierson Jamie Trescavage *,13 Edward J. Pietroski, Jr. * Michael Tiescavage {. Eugene Thomas Porcoro Lauren Ashley Tiinisewski 13 Sheldon B. Poremba Linda E. Tioia i! John S. Putt + StacyJ. Ulrich Jennifer E. Rau *'" A-y Valentukonis *,13 LauranceJ. Reagan * Eileen Murphy Vandegrift Diane Marie Reese John A. Vass Allecia K. Rickard * * Christopher D. Vecchio Jennifer L. Robinson Joanne L. Volante WilliamJ. Rogan Jeffrey Aaron Waide Tamara Ann Rogowski * Leslie Aanne Walters Kathnrrr E. Rohrbach * Susan Ann Warakomski Kayla Maria Romig * Benjamin A. Warren * Michelle A. Ross * Lisa Wasser *,13 Melissa A. Rothenberger Nancy Anne Weeks * Patrick A. Sasse Kathqm Ann Weidner Carla A. Sauer Christi L. Weitzel d< Thomas E. Saurer, Jr. Tami L1n Wenger

t3 * P ennsyltt ania Pincrp al Certrficanon Degree in Absenha + January 2009 Graduate 10 IVIASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Master of Science in Education Degree Conttnued - * Abbie R. Wildman + Rosl)rr Yackobowitz * L1,rrn Will * Tammy L. Yarger * Jessica Jeffrey M. Williams Ned A. Yelovich Megan A. Williams-Less *'13 Michael David Zackon *'13 Kimberly A. Wilson Rebecca A. Zambetti * Laurie Lyrrn Wilson + YiPing Zeng * Daniel Wismer Gexin Zhang * Deborah Marie Wood XiZhao * AnthonyJohn Wright

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering * Madhukar Anugu * Abilash Kondalwadi + Pavani Beeravolu Vineet Vilas Kulkami + Joshitha Prasad Chintala + Naveen Krishna Narayana + Santhosh Kumar Reddy Devireddy V S Ram Prasad Somavarapu + SudeepthiVakalapudi

Master of Science in Engineering Operations and Strategy + Ali Mohammad Aljasir Philip J. Mitchell, Jr. + StephenJ. Bytof Ikram Muhammad Edward A. Generose Andrew Michael Ryan BrandonJ. Kotsko Nathan Scott Thomas Jason A. Menago

Master of Science in Mathematics Steven Robert Gapinski + Regina M. Tarselli

Master of Science in Nursing 23 Keri Lynn Frank

* + t3 PennsylyaniaPinapal Cerhficatton 23 SigmaThetaTau Degree in Absentia January 2009 Graduate II BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Communication Studies 10 to Lauren Elizabeth Biernacki, Cum Laude Alissa M. Lindner, CumLaude + Gina R. Bove ValerieJ. Martinez 10 Alessandra Maria Carito Political Science, Second Major Anthony Carvale * Katie A. Marzzacco, Cum Laude 10 Amanda Cawley, MagnaCuml-aude + David C. Mates Heather Chulick + Timothy R. Seigfried 1'10,25 10,22 Angela C. Croop, Cumlaude Christa Elena Sgobba, Summa Cuml-aude 10,22 Kathleen Dalton 10 Alyssa Shilinski 10 10 Yohanna De Los Santos Shauna Strellish, Summa Cum l-aude Angelo P Dileo 10'25 Lindsey White, Summa Cum l-aude 6,10 1'5,10 Jamie L. Gwynn, SummaCumLaude Alison Woody 10 Candice Halliday, Magna Cum Laude Business Administration, Second D egree 1,10 + Carlton D. Holmes Christine Lynn Zavaskas, Summa Cum l-aude 10 Allison Anne Kulik Criminology

Khadija A. Bates AndrewJ, Jackloski 2'1e Ashley M. Campani cki, Magna Cum l-aude 2 Alicia Mattioli, MagnaCumltude P sy chologlt, S econd Maj or P sy cholog, S e cond M aj o r Emily Rose Dalton , Cum Lnude Jessica Bernadette Otway James DeJohn Sociolog, Second Major John Edward Edler IV Brittany Stasik * Matthew K. Flynn Neil Usefara +'2 Michele D. Gairison, Magna Cum krude VashtyYazquez Alexandria Elizabeth Holland Jason Thomas Walters, Cumlaude P sy chologt, S econd M aj or Melissa Yankovich Sean R. Hoppock Travis N. Yeager English 22 Melissa Elizabeth Bugdal, Magna Cuml-aude Wesley Kinter, Summa Cum Laude t'21 D Aiisha M. Cain, SummaCuml-aude Jeffrey M. Krynick Pharmacy, r,22 Second D egree Stefanie Marie McHu gh, Summa Cum Laude 12,22 Elizabeth Ann Clark, CumLaude Corrine Medvec 22 Michael 1,11.12,22 Elias Felixa Wingen, Summa Cum Laude 22 Virginia Autumn Hults *.tt't'2,22 Lisa Anne Zelinski

I Alphachi 2 AlphaKtppaDelta s aiAlphaEpsilon 6 DeltaMuDelta toratnbdah,Eta tt t2 ,e zt 22 KwaDeltdPi Pennsyh,aniaTeacher certificatbn pi chi Nho ai sigmaTauDelta 2s * Tom Bigler Scholar Degree in Absentia + lanuary 2009 Graduate t2 BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences - Continued History 12 ta Zachary Edward Brady Jonathon Milius James Warren Cain ChristopherJohn NoIl +,12'laLeslie A. Day, CumLaude Luke Adler Reidenauer 12'14 Andrew Robert Drake, Cum Laude + Ryan D. Resanovich Steve Felter Car1M. Santana +,1a Scott Matthew Filipski Terry M. Schiavone II Matthew David Gold Jordon M. Schreffler 12,14 Amanda Hlavaty, Cum l-aude + Carrie A. Stolarick + Katherine Mary Kearney +,rz't+Jonathan R. Stroup Integrative Media

Jessica M. Gannon Peter James Mulvey Chelsey A. Gosse Rob Noone C ommunic ation S tudie s, S e c ond Maj o r Kyle Riedinger + Christopher T. Hager io Alyssa Koncelik Communicatton Studies, Second Maj or International Studies 18 Meredith Rogers, CumLaude Musical Theater Christine M. Borchick, Summa Cumlaude Greta Kleckn er, Summa Cum Iaude Ashley Marie Firestine, Cumlaude Jennifer Lee Smerald o, Summa Cum Laude

Political Science t,t8 12,18 Sheldon John Paprota, Summa Cum Iaude Gennaro Zangardi, CumLaude 2,5,18 David M. Sborz, Magna Cum Lnude Ciminolog4 S e cond Maj o r

loltntbdahEta t2 I AlphaAi 2 AlphaKappaDelta 5 Ai AlphaEpsilon P ennsylt anra Teacher Certifcanon rB * + 1a PhiAlphaTheta Pt Signa Alpha Degree in Absmna lanuary 2009 Graduate

13 BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences - continued Psychology * Tiacy Ambrose + Jonathan M. Lastovica +'tq Kimberb Ann Artmont Amanda L. Michaud 1e Artin Chaklader Erica L1m Moore, CumLaude Courtney Marie Connor Emmanuel Omoniyi + Christine Palumbo Conrad + Erin M. Parry t,14'1e Kelly Anne Patchell, Summa l-aud,e + James A. Crenshaw Cum Nikesha Dave + Mona Ashok Patel + Wayland Alan Davis Gayle M. Patterson, CumLaude + CaitlinJ. Dukas Christina M. Pimble * Nicole Maria Popek Austin Ifeanyi Emenyonu * Patricia Ann Fenton Adam Rifkin 1q Deidre Rae Filchak Lindsey Adrienne Sabol, Cum Laude 1e Allison Grohol Johanna R. Schechter, Summa Cum Laude 1e Corey G. Hahn Lindsey Spak re Adam Hamilton Allison A. Stets Joshua *'5 Grayson Margaret Izard Jamie L. Tiichilo, CumLaude 1e * DevinJ. King Sarah Elizabeth Wilde, Summa Cum Laude 5 + Virginia A. Kohnevich Stefanie Wills le Eric Kranson Jessica L. Woolfolk, Magna Cum Laude 1,1e Melissa Yavorchak Jenna Kuckla, CumLaude Sociology

Tanya M. Feiertag + AsyaJuma Saleh Bernard E Kosek, Jr. + SaraJean Scott Spanish

1'11'12'1e Jessica Marie Berkey, Summa CumLaude Katie Ann Kresge, MagnaCumLaude 12 Lili Dibai lnternationdl Studies, Second Maj or +'11,12 + Ryan D. Haas Kristen M. Potsko , Summa Cum Laude Eny ir onm enta,l Engine e ing, S e c ond D e gr e e Theater

Patrick Nardone Daniel J. Pascoe, Magna Cum Laude

I 5 11 tz AlphaAi Chi AlphaEpsilon KappaDeltaPi PennsylvaninTeacher Certifcatron t4 Phi AlphaTheta te * Psi Chi Degree in Abseatia + Jaanary 2009 Graduate

L4 BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES School of Education Elementary Education I'lf i2 11,12 Natalie Apellaniz, Cum ltude Amanda Lyn Kunk el, Summa Cum Lauide II'12 11,12 Jaime Baldoni, Cumlaude Stephanie Langner, MagnaCumlnude +'tz 1t't2'22 Samantha Marie Blum, Magna Cuml-aude Jaclyn M. Lombargo 11'12 Katherine DeBias, MagnaCumLnude 11'12 Devon McKay, Cumloude 1r,I2 Christina Galella, MagnaCumlnude +'12 Tiacy B. Pavlico, Cumlaude +,tt'tz *,t, Ryan patrick Gallagher, Cuml-aude Jennifer M. Sampson 1'11,12,14 lauren Marie Goff, SummaCumlaude 11'12 Chantelle Wood, MagnaCumlaude tr'tz 11'12 Shelley Ann Hydock , Magna Cum Iaude Mallory Marie Zoeller, Magna Cum laude 11'12 Alexandra Ingram, Magna Cum Inrile

L AlphaCIn tt KappaDelnh t2 PennEl'taruaTeacher Cernficatton ta PhiAlphaThen 22 SigmaTauDelta + lonuary 2009 Graduate I5 BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES The College of Science and Engineering Biochemistry

+ Amanda M. Derr Kyle Ungvar sky, Cum l-aude * Naseem Mian, Magna Cum Laude Michelle Zaleski

Biology ThomasJ. Barry Geoffrey T. Miller a Jeffrey A. Bauman F arrah Munir, Magna Cum l-aude 1'4'7'2+ Archana Bhatt, Magna Cum Laude Matthew A. Nighbert Randy W Bookwalter Jared Matthew Nothsteirt,Magna Cum Laude a'2+ Megan Marie Bucher, Cum Laude Christopher A. Olsen 1,4 K-C-Ann M. Creque, SummaCumlaude a,2a Christopher Papayannakos, Cum l-aude a'11,12 Mado Steven DellaFortuna, Cumlsude Joann Amanda Phillips + Peter A. Dombroski a Stefane L1n Reigel Charles Gravener * Matthew E. Reschauer Michael D. Griesemer + Kristina M. Ruane George Haleem Ashley L. Ryan a Melissa LgrJones, MagnaCumlaude 4'7'24 Tarrmay Shah, Magna Cum l-aude 4'7'24 + James C. Juice Amit Sharma, Magna Cum Laude 4'7'24 Andrew John Julian, Cum Laude 1,4,7,24 Kyle L. Sharp, SummaCumLaude + Mary R. Kluchinski Jillian Ann Stark Kaitlp Nicole Kormanik Palak Sutaria * Allison Malloy Francisco Velez V + +'+ Jake Mancuso Ashley C. White 4'7'24 Nicholas Robert Metrus, Magna CumLaude + Diana C. Wright, Cumlaude Chemistry * Thomas A. Dougal 12 Amanda Karaffa

Computer Science Joel Eckelmann + Kunal S. Shah Shivaas Gulati Jody Snyder Kyle-Rhys W Hatcher, Cumlnude Jason William Wagner, Cum ltude + Shlomo Y. Hecht Mathematics, S e cond D e gre e Thomas A. Larrabee, Cuml-aude

Earth and Environmental Sciences * JarrodJ. Antolik Joseph Anthony Mazza Kristen L. Curry Jason B. Prushinski Kieran O. Inglis Drexel S. Siok Joshua J. Jaworski Adam C. Zwolinski

I 4 7 rt 12 Alphahi BetdBetdBetd HonorsinBiolog KappaDeltaPi P ennsylv ania Teacher Certifi.cation 22 za * SigmaTauDelta 1gma X Degree in Absentia + lanuary 2009 Graduate 16 BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES The College of Science and Engineering - Qsn1iru1sfl Electrical Engineering AhmadAldrees, CumLaude StevenE. Skoranski + Nicholas A. Fino Kevin Swendsen I'n Peter George Jerry W Zanolini , Magna Cum laude e Joseph Seaman, MagnaCuml-aude Environmental Engineering + BryceJ. Edwards e John Luff William Garro III Jean Yves Ngabonziza + Ryan D. Haas Audra Safter-Myers, CumLaude SpanXh, Second Degree

Mathematics + Danielle Barbuti Simon Andrew Elmir, CumLaude Computer Science, SecondMajor t2 Sara E. Heckman 6 Matthew Bickert, MagnaCumLaude 5,11,12 yekaterina Scherbinina Accounting, second,Degree Wagner, CumLaude 12 Jason William Erica El2abeth Burgess Computer Science, S"econd Degree Corey Del-Vecchio , Magna Cum Laude

Mechanical Engineering + PatrickJ. Anderer Robert M. Kaiser Matthew S. Archey David Kehler e Paul Benulis, Magna Cum l-aud,e Gregory Koneschusky Brian T. Chapman Brian A. Lang Philip Cimilluca + NicholasJ. Manning Nathan Thomas Daniels, Cuml-aude Jamie Francis Montville Jared C. DeWire Mary Opalka DavidJoseph Dussinger Eric Skoglund + Robert R. Falls Michael Allen Snyder, Cuml-aude JustinW Friedel, Cuml-aude Kyle E Steets Benjamin Eric Gerhart MatthewJ. Wagner Geoffrey Yorke Hofflmann Peter William Wassel MatthewJones

Medical Technology

t Stephanie Marie Wesstrom, Summa Cum laude

tt | ,4lphahi 5 Chi AlphaEpsilon 6 DeltaMuDelta e Honors inEngineeing KappaDelnPt t1 PennsylvaniaTeacher Certrfcatton + Jdnuary 2009 Graduate

L7 BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES The Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership Accounting Leslie Ann Bartorillo, Cuml-aude 6 Edward Miller 6 6 Matthew Bickert, MagnaCumlaude James Riley Moeller, CumLaude 6 Mathematics, S econd D e gre e Megan M. Murphy, Magna Cum l-aude Karen Blendick Michelle M. Pace 6 lohn Edward DeFeo * Robyn Patricia Snyder, Cuml-aude + Kathenne M. Dezinski Christine Elizebeth Stanishefski + Randy Donato Corey Luther Tucker 1 Andrew Durako, Magna Cum Inude * Joseph + Christine Elaine Turner Judith Ann Ford Tory Veneziale + Michelle L. Hazleton James Peter Walko, Jr. Jonathan D. Hummel + StephanieJ. Weaver Elizabeth Grace Lewis, Cuml-aude

Business Administration 6 Tracy Elizabeth Bailey, Cum l-aude Krishnaa T. Kaashyap + ThomasJ. Baloga Nicole Marie Kosloski + Dustin E Bloss 6 Bruce Krell, Magna Cum l-aude Johnathan S. Botch +6 Marcus N. Magyar Patrick Donald Salvatore Paul Carlson Eric Masters, Cum l-aude 6 Daniel Cheek, Cuml-aude + Kelly Marie Mertz 6 Lauren Cirilli, Cuml-aude Sean K. Moyer Ashley Marie Davis on, Magna Cum Inude Patrick Niedert Kevin David Drakes 6 Ryan Knight Pepper, Cumlaude 6 Nicholas D. Ebert, Cumlnude GregoryJ. Pstrak, Jr Sarah Elizabeth Elliou + Lauren A. Rachkowski 6 Jillian Anna Engle sbe, Magna Cum ltude + Kyle A. Regner Tiffany A. Fayash Lindsay M. Rogan MichaelJ. Freund Cassandra A. Scarantino Joshua Ross George + Erica M. Siegel + Adam Edward Gillette +'6 Sarah Weber, Cuml-aude Joseph Attilio Graziano Eric S. Wetzel Devin M. Hewrtt 6,10 Alison Woody + Lindsey E. Higgins Communication Studies, Second Degree + John David Highhouse Joy Marie Wydra + Victoria J. Jamrogowicz Allison Leigh Yakubowski Entrepreneurship

Kerry Ann Battersby + Felipe S. Queiroz

I 6 tolnmbdnhEta * AlphaCln DeltaMuDelta Degree in Absentia + January 2009 Graluate t8 BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES The Nesbitt College of Pharmacy and Nursing Nursing 27 Cathy Ann Abano Sarah Elizabeth Hostrander zt Arry Lyn Allen Amber Kaminski Eileen Kelchner lacey Jaye Andresen 'z3 Cybill 1,23,27 Carolyn Bartczak Brianne Renee Kline, SummaCumLnude Joy 27 23'27 SarahBoyd Andrea Elizabeth Kocher 23,27 Erin Kristine Brown AliciaN. Kravetz, Magna Cum Laude 27 * Ann Krzysik Jennifer M. Bullock Jennifer 23,27 27 Holly Belle Burleson Veronica Nadine Marzonie, Cuml.aude 27 23 Ashley Marie Carter Ashleigh Mayew 27 Meredith Leigh Conrad 1,23,27 Michelle Nenish, Magna Cum Inude 27 SarahJean Coyle Valerie Nunes 23 Brandy D aly, Magna Cum l-aude Krista L. Overstrom 23 Melissa DiGioia Joshua Pauling 23 23'27 Amanda Rene Drum, Cumlnude Sarah Christine Rodriguez, CumLnude Bryan Earle Vanessa L. Russick 23 Janine Ely Nitasa Sahu, Cum l-aude 23,27 23,27 Ashley M Falcone, Cumlaude Gloria Jean Sanfilippo, Cum laude 27 23 Kerry A. Finnerty Janet Elizabeth Saukulyak Trudylee Fisher Dhara Sheth 27 Garrett Gearhart Lia Sinatore 23'27 27 M. Skawski Jessica Ly:rn Gentile Kimberly 23 Evonne Groody Ashley Ann SkoruPa 27 23 Tabitha Hapeman, CumLaude Katiel. Wilson, SummaCumLaude 23,27 Melissa E. Heisel, MagnaCuml-aude Angela Kim Wynder 23 Kathn4 Hilaire, MagnaCumlaude Chelsie Yauch *,23'27 EJin Hornberger

I AlphaChl 23 SigmaThetaTau 27 National Student Nurses Associdtion " Degree in Abseatra

19 2009 January Graduates DOCTOR OF PHARMACY CANDTDATES

Casey E. McNulty

MASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES

Master of Business Administration Degree

Charyse C. Bosavage 6 Shane R. Lindaman 6 Christopher D. Callaio James R. Lisman Janet M. Connolly Regan A. Litz 6 Barry W Duffy Joshua R. Savitski Michael Robert Faneck MatthewA. Smith Ramya Hegde Stephanie L. Smith 6 Kenneth W Hensel 6 WilliamJ. Steiner

Master of Science in Education Degree Susan E Abert Gregory S. Bitner Marcella L. Acinapura Denise Black Meghan E. Ackley 13 SherriJ. Blackwell Catherine Anne Albright Jennifer M. Boran Cindy R. Ambrosiani Niki A. Brownlee Sharon A. Ambrozia Rebekah M. Bupp Danielle B. Argot Suzanne L1,nn Burychka John Vincent Armenio AmyJ. Carle 13 Kathrym O. Armstrong Michael P Carpenito Charles R. Bachert Nancy A. Chafin Ann Marie C. Barhight Timothy A. Chorones Megan L. Barrett Erin C. Cook Brian M. Bartko Colleen C. Corrigan Jenna M. Barton Qinghui Cui I 13 M. Bauer Joseph Tonya L. Cumberland t Kyle C. Beller Danielle B. Curzi Sharon C. Bender Leslie A. Daidone Tiffany E. Bender Jennifer M. Daniels AndreaJ. Bensusan Elizabeth Marie Dinch er-Wertz Jess Eagle Bewley William P Dobrolsky

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20 2009 January Gradnates MASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES

Master of Science in Education Degree- Continued Paul E. Dorney Heather G. Kleinle Karen Lee Drybred Janell M. Kovaleski Ashley L. Eisenhower Michele Lyn Kulikowski Laura E. Emerle Brett D. Kunkle Lisa Emmett Donna M. Laskosky Neil C. Engle ChristaJ. Lauchle Christopher A. Etter Jeremy M. Lauver Michele L. Fenstermacher Amy L. l-azaro Joelle Finegan Michael W Lechniak 13 DanielJ. Fox Deborah L. Lecker NicholasJ. Fox Jennifer M. Leedy Amanda McDevitt Francis J. Keith Lehman 13 Crystal D. Gaffney Paul Leonzi Chad P Gaiser Martin G. Lewis Heidi G. Gathany Jennifer L. Limani Stephen C. Geneva Jennie L. Loeper Scott W Gerould Robert P Lulis Susan Gesford Rosalie Machiesky Darcy B. Goshorn John G. MacKay Brittany A. Greene Judy Llmn Malinowski Jennifer L. Gresser Jessica L. Mallon Danielle E. Griffin Marc R. Manley Melissa L. Grubbs Jo Ann Marinacci Kathnrr C. Ham Joanne C. Marshaleck Danielle L. Hancock 13 PhilipJ. Matilla 13 Christina R. Happel Jose M. Medina Andrea Harvath Deborah A. Menno-Gruenloh I3 Robert S. Hayrnan Sarah E Metallo LeeJ. Henne Diane L. Meyer Joseph K. Herman Kristen M. Miele-Beatty A*yJ Hickman Mary Beth Miko Jennifer L. Himmelreich Lisa Marie Mikus Robin L. Hudak Amy C. Miller Linda Hulslander Tobie A. Miller Doreen R. Ifkovits Cleo Millheim JilI Incalcaterra Tiacey Elizabeth Mitchell Beth A. Jordan Nicol C. Moyer Thomas A. Kameroski Stefan Tep Muller 13 Susan L. Kappenstein Britton Mundy Janelle M. Keim Tashia L. Neely Katharine L. Kelly Kelly A. Nieroda Jonathon Kilpatrick Randall T. Nunemacher Gail M. Klohe Joseph M. O'Brien Bevin A. King JosephJ. O'Donnell Deborah A. Kistulentz Jeffery D. Ohl

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2L 2009January Graduates MASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES

Master of Science in Education Degree- Continued

Alison L. Patchcoski Jessica Ann Shirk Jon A. Pavuk Jamie M. Shover Joshua Robert Peacher EmilyJ Silfies JoshuaJ. Pennington JohnJ. Sipper Bethany L. Pepe Jamie G. Smith MelissaJ. Phillips Lee M. Smith 13 Robert Stephen Presley Maria D, Sock Haley E. Ravel Azure D. Spigelmyer Melissa A. Reifsnyder Dawn H. Stetler Kevin D. Rentschler Vicki S. Stever Ellen M. Resnek Kristina M. Svencer Matthew R. Riley 13 Alison Z. Thompson Jennifer L. Robinson Megan L. Thompson Leonard A. Romanski DuAnne M. Thrush Diane L. Romig Tara L. Turtell Dawn M. Roos StacyJ. Ulrich Kristi L. Rossi 13 Michele C. Van Hise Michelle E. Rydbom Christine Marie Vander Valk Amanda D. Salus DavidJ. Walsh Frances Murach Scaramastro Michelle R. Wanner Linda M. Schiller Melissa M. Watkins i3 13 David Steven Schmaldienst Jenny Leslie Weaver Christina M. Scott Daniel Robert Weidman John T. Sechler Kurt L. Wertman Brenda L. Serensits Heather L. Westbrook Tracy L. Sevin Robert Alan Wolfe 13 Jennifer M. Shaffer Wendy Ann Wunderlich 13 John P Shaffer Nan Xu Jessica A. Shafnisky Rosl1m Yackobowitz Robert M. Shannon Alan Yendrzeiwski 13 Daniel A. Sharp Melissa R. Zaring Erin M. Shaw Yiping Zeng Joseph G. Shay Kimberly AnnZiegler Rachel N. Shiffer Katie L. Zielinski

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22 2009 Januaty Graduates IVIASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Vidya Sagar Reddy Atmakur Naveen Kumar Gattu Pavani Beeravolu Laxmi Narayan Karthik Karamchedu Karthik Chandrasekaran Naveen Krishna Narayana Joshitha Prasad Chintala Sudeepthi Vakalapudi Santhosh Kumar Reddy Devireddy Master of Science in Engineering Operations and Strategy Ali Mohammad Aljasir StephenJ. Bytof

Master of Science in Mathematics Regina M. Tarselli

Master of Science in Nursing 23 MicheleA. Chase 23 Tracy A. Glaser

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23 2009 Januaty Graduates BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Communication Studies Gina R. Bove David C. Mates Carlton D. Holmes Timothy R. Seigfried Criminology 2 Michele D. Garrison , Magna Cum Inude Andrew T. Liva History 12,1a Leslie A. Day, CumLaude Ryan D. Resanovich 1a Scott Matthew Filipski CarieA. Stolarick 12,14 Katherine Mary Kearney Jonathan R. Stroup Integrative Media Christopher T. Hager

Psychology le Kimberly Ann Artmont Virginia A. Kohnevich Christine Palumbo Conrad Jonathan M. Lastovica James A. Crenshaw Thomas C. Modugno Wayland Alan Davis Erin M. Parry CaitlinJ. Dukas Mona Ashok Patel

Sociology

Asya Juma Saleh Sara Jean Scott Spanish Ryan D. Haas Sarah Lucia plavchak Environmental Engineering, Second Degree ti,12 Kristen M. pOtSkO, Summa Cum l-oude

z Alpha Kappa Delta " Koppa Delta Pi t2 Petnsyl,,,arua Teacher Certtficaaon t4 Phi Alpha Theta. te Psi Ai 24 2009 January Graduates BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES School of Education

Elementary Education 12 Ryan Patrick Gallagher, Cumlnude 12 Tracy B. Pavlico, Cumlaude 1r,r2 JacquelineKlahold, SummaCumlnude 11,12 JenniferM. Sampson 12 Jaclpr M. Lombargo

The College of Science and Engineering

Biochemistry Amanda M. Derr Biology a Catherine M. Dickinson, Summa Cum Laude Kristina M. Ruane Peter A. Dombroski a Ashley C. White a James C. Juice Samantha E. Zak, CumLaude Mary R. Kluchinski

Computer Science Shlomo Y. Hecht Kunal S. Shah

Earth and Environmental Sciences Kasandra M. Smith Electricial Engineering Nicholas A. Fino Brandon L. Wigley

Environmental Engineering e James D. Crossmon, CumLaude Ryan D. Haas Bryce J. Edwards Spanish, Second Degree Brandon E. Kelly

a Betrt Beta Beta e Honors in Englneeing t' Kappa Delta Pt 12 Pennsylvania Tearher Certifcation

25 2009January Graduates BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDAIES

The College of Science and Engineetirg

Mathematics Danielle Barbuti

C omputer S cienc e, S econd Maj or

Mechanical Engineering PatrickJ. Anderer NicholasJ. Manning Robert R. Falls

TheJay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership

Accounting Katherine M. Dezinski ToddJoseph Szpaszek Randy Donato Christine Elaine Turner Michelle L. Hazleton StephanieJ. Weaver Business Administration ThomasJ. Baloga 6 Marcus N. Magyar Dustin E Bloss Kelly Marie Mertz Kayla Eileen Everett Lauren A. Rachkowski Adam Edward Gillette Kyle A Regner Lindsey E. Higgins Erica M. Siegel John David Highhouse Tara M. Sokola 6 VictoriaJ. Jamrogowrcz Sarah Weber, Cumlaude Entrepreneurship Felipe S. Queiroz

The Nesbitt College of Pharmacy and Nursing

Nursing Jeriann T. Sokach

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26 Scholarly Societies and Special Designations

Denotes Membershtp in Alpha Ai, the National College Honor Scholarshtp Society. Denotes Membershrp in Alpha Kappa Delta, the International Honorary Society in Sociolog. Denotes Membership in the Eta Pi Chapter oJ Alpha Signalambda, thehonor society recogninng the academic excellence of adult part-time students. Denotes Membership in Beta Beta Beta, the National Honorary Society in Biolog. Denotes Membership in Chi Alpha Epsilon, the Honorary Society which recognizes students who were admitted to the University through Higher Education Access Opportunig programs. Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Delta Mu Delta, the National Honor Society in Business Administr ation. 7 Denotes Honors in Biologt. 8 Denotes Honors in English. I Denotes Honors in Englneenng. 10 Denotes Membershtp in l-nmbda h Eta, the National Honorary Socieg in Communications. l1 Denotes Membershrp in the Phi Phi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the International Honorary Society in Education. t2 D enotes Candidates Jor P ennsylt ania Teacher Certifcation. 13 D enotes Candidates Jor P ennsylv ania Pnncip al Certification. t4 Denotes Membership in Phi Alpha Theta, the National Honorary Society in History. 15 Denotes Membership in Phi l-ambda Sigma, the Pharmacy Leadership Society. 16 Denotes Membershrp in Phi Sigma Tau, the Nanonal Honor Society in Philosoplry. 1.7 Denotes Membershtp in Pi Kappa Delta, the National Honorary Forensic Socieg. 18 Denotes Membershrp in Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society. 19 Denotes Membershtp in Psi Chi, the National Honorary Socieg in Psychology. 20 Denotes Membership in Phi Eta Sigma, the National Honor Socieg for College Freshmen. 2t Denotes Membership in Rho Chi, the National Honor Society in Pharmacy. 22 Denotes Membership in Sigma Tau Delta, the National Honorary Socieg in English. 23 Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the International Honor Society for Nursing. 21 Denotes Membership in and arhnowledgmrntby SigmaX, the Scientrfic Research Soaety. 25 Denotes Tom Bigler Scholar.

26 D en o te s P re -M e dic al S chol ar. 27 Denotes Membership in the National Student Nurses Association. Degree in absentia

)-7 2OO9 Student Awards Academic Awards Behayioral and Social Sciences Pi Sigma A1pha...... SheldonJ. Paprota Moravec Award for the Outstanding Graduate in Sociology...... Marki E Feichter Ashley Campanicki Outstanding Graduate in Psychology ...... K"lIyA. Patchell Biolog and Health Sciences Rosenthal Memorial Award Christopher J. Papayannakos Outstanding Research Award Amit Sharma Outstanding Senior Scholar in Biology ....Kyle L. Sharp

Business Administr ation and Accounting Academic Achievement Award MBA Program..... - MSXHIJY" Academic Achievement Award in Business Administration...... Bruce D. Krell Dean's Award for Excellence in Business Administration...... Jillian A. Englesbe Academic Achievement Award in Accounting...... Matthew S. Bickert PICPA Award for Excellence in Accounting...... Matthew S. Bickert Jay Sidhu Leadership Award ...... Johnathan S. Botch Chemistry ACS Section Award ...... Amanda R. Karaffa Communication Studres Communication Studies Award...... Shauna C. Strellish Tom Bigler Scholars Award Christa E. Sgobba Lindsey M. White Cooperative Education Outstanding Senior Intern ...Jamie Gwynn Education Outstanding Elementary Teacher Education Student...... Amanda L. Kunkel Outstanding Secondary Teacher Education Student...... FelixaJ. Wingen Outstanding Special Education Teacher Certification Student...... Ma11ory M. Zoeller Marla Hosie Memorial Award ...... A11isonJ. Weidman Englneenng and Physics Outstanding Achievement in Electrical Engineering.... . Jerry W Zanolini Outstanding Achievement in Mechanical Engineering...... Paul G. Benulis Outstanding Electrical Engineering Graduate Student...... - ...... Karthik Chandrasekaran Outstanding Engineering Operations Management Graduate Student - Andrew M. Ryan Enyironmental Engineeing and Earth Sciences Outstanding Achievement in Environmental Engineering ...... John W Luff Outstanding Achievement in Earth and Environmental Science ...... Drexel S. Siok Outstanding Environmental Leadership and Service Award...... John W Luff Humanities Annette Evans Humanities Award...... FelixaJ. Wingen FrankJ. J. Davies Award...... Wesley Kinter Stefanie M. McHugh FelixaJ. Wingen Phi Alpha Theta Book Award ...... Andrew R. Drake Outstanding Graduate in Spanish Jessica M. Berkey

28 2009 Student Awards (continued)

Mathematics and Cornputer Science James G. DeCosmo Memorial Award in Mathematics...... Simon A. Elmir Computer Science Award...... Kyle-Rhys Hatcher Jason W Wagner Nursing Outstanding Clinical Practice Award...... Veronica N. Marzonie Academic Excellence Award...... Brianne R. Kline

Visual and P e rJo rming Arts Art Award...... Virginia A. Hults Music Award ...... Jennifer L. Smeraldo Theatre Award...... Jennifer L. Smeraldo VPAAward .....DanielJ. Pascoe College oJ Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Outstanding Graduate for the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences ...Johanna Schechter School of Education Outstanding Graduate for Education Mallory M. Zoeller College oJ Science and Englneeing Outstanding Graduate for the Sciences and Engineering...... Jason W Wagner The Jay S. Sidhu School oJ Business andLeadership Outstanding Graduate for Business and Leadership...... AndrewJ. Durako Student Affairs TheresaJordan and Frank Mehm Pri2e...... Amanda L. Kunkel Nesbitt School of Pharmacy APhA Mortar and Pestle Professionalism Award...... Lindsey M. Klish Roche Pharmacy Communication Award ...... Eryn M. Briggs TEVA Pharmaceuticals Outstanding Student Award . Heather A. Renninger Claudia Rondon Glaxo SmithKline Patient Care Award...... Rache1T. Heisey Mylan Excellence in Pharmacy Award...... Joseph Sauppee Eli hlly Award...... Alisha M. Cain CVS Excellence in Community Pharmacy Practice Award Brandon C. Conforti Perrigo Award of Excellence in Non-prescnption Medication...... Jennifer A. Cerra Pharmacy Dean's Outstanding Student Award ...... Darlene M. Chaykosky Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association Outstanding Pharmacy Student Award ...... Todd P Weibel Luzerne County Pharmacists Association Academic Achievement Award...... Shelley L. Procopio Rite Aid Award for Excellence in Community Pharmacy Practice Krnjal M. Patel Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Recognition Award...... Monica M. Gehret Lackawanna County Pharmacy Association Academic Graduate Award...... Darlene M. Chaykosky l-ackawanna County Pharmacy Association Jurisprudence Award...... Heather A. Renninger Facts & Comparisons Award of Excellence in Clinical Communication Award...... Lindsey Schneider

29 2009 Student Awards (continued) Extracurricular/Leadership Awards Athletic Department The Correen Santoro Memorial Award...... Kimberly Baldino Kathleen Dalton Stacey Malia Kaitlyn McGurk AlisonWeidman Female Scholar Athlete of the Year...... A1ison McDonald Male Scholar Athlete of the Year ...,,.,...... Andrew Garofoli Female Athlete of the Year ...... Victoria Bybel Male Athlete of the Year... ,.-,.. Frank Heffeman Center for Continued karning Adult Learner of the Year...... Michele D. Garrison Communication Studies Outstanding Leadership and Service Award...... Candice Halliday Communig Seryice Helping Hands Service Award Valerie Martinez Steve Felter Cooperative Education Outstanding Senior Intern...... Jamie Gwynn Keith Topfer Memorial Award...... Jason Wagner Education Teacher Education Service Award ...,...... Theresa Castelli Englneeing and Physics American Society of Mechanical Engineers Award ...... Eric Skoglund I.E.E.E. J. J. Ebers Memorial Award Steven Skoranski InterJaith Interfaith Leadership Award ...... Li1i Dibai Nursing Leadership Award...... Veronica Marzonie Residence Life Leadership Award...... Tioy Thnner

Visual and P erJ orming Arts VPAAward for Servrce...... Danie1 Pascoe Student Affoirs Intercollegiate Leadership Wilkes-Barre ...... Taqm Hallowell Daniel Hess Yelena Karpeshov Thomas Markley Katherine Munchel BrianWilliams

30 2009 Student Awards (continued)

E-Mentors ...... Johnathan Botch Melissa Bugdal Kathleen Dalton Jared DeWire Jillian Englesbe Amanda Karaffa Colleen Labor Alissa Lindner Valerie Martinez Nitasa Sahu Kimberly Skawski Michael Snyder David Sborz Allison Stets Kyle Ungvarsky Lindsey White Emerging Leaders Award ...... Gregory Castelli Angela Nicolosi Jill Kalariya Brian Switay Daniel Matz Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Johnathan Botch Stephanie Langner Alisha Cain Alissa Lindner Amanda Cawley Valerie Martinez Lauren Cirilli Alison McDonald Meghan Cope Anna McFadden Kyle Cortright Nicholas Metrus Kathleen Dalton Kelly Patchell Amanda Derr Ryan Pepper Katherine Dezinski David Sborz Lili DiBai Amit Sharma Kristin Elia Michael Simko Jillian Englesbe Shauna Strellish Deidre Filchak Kyle Ungvarsky Elefteria Galiatsatos Jason Wagner Jamie Gwlmn Kristin Wilt Justin Huff Christine Zavaskas Amanda Karaffa Mallory Zoeller Alyssa Koncelik Lauren Zubey Amanda Kunkel Leadership Certification Program ..Steve Felter Amy Fusco Stephen Gruver Michelle Kosloski Whitney Patrusevich Melanie Thomas

3I 2OO9 Student Awards (continued)

Srudent Goyernment Faculty Choice Award...... Dr. Matthew Zukoski (Posthumous) Staff ihoice Award ...... :..:...... ,...... :..:...... Ms. Margy Sromovski Two Years of Service ...... Jeffrey Bauman Johnathan Botch Kathleen Dalton Brian Diehl John Edler uk*H&ff[ffi: Sherri Homanko AndrewJulian Farrah Munir Carl Santana David Sborz lauren Zrbey Programming Board Presidential Incentive Award Erin Sweet Programming Board Programmer of the Year...... Arnanda Kunkel

Class of 2OO9 OFFICERS David M. Sborz PRESIDENT Tanya M. Feiertag VICE PRESIDENT Sherri A. Homanko SECRETARY Kathleen M. Dalton TREASURER

32 Academic Costume

The celebration of Commencement is surroundedby nch ffaditions. The established community oJ scholors the Faculty - convene to recognize fficially the newest group oJ proven scholars the- Graduates andwelcome theminfellowship. Graduates don the attire thatJor yearshas- symbolized- scholarly attainment.

Duing the Middle Ages those seehing an education traveled to European centers oJ learning. Centers of learning and universities were closely allied with the cleics of the time, and the scholars donned garb similar to that worn by the clerg. This evolved into th e ac ademic unif o rm, a lo ng bl ach gow n, ho o d, and c ap, which p r ov e d us eful f o r study ing in unheated and draJty buildings. Thehood ser"',ed simultaneously as ohead cownng, a repository Jor coins and alms and the t'orerunner of the modern day boohbag. The hood was adorned with the colors of the university and designated the young scholar\ school or university affilianon. By thar dtstinctive clothingthe studurts were set apart and disnnguished from the citizens of the town;hence the ongln of the phrase "town and gown." Amencan colleges and uniyersities odopted the weaing of the traditional apparel in Colonial times, and a common code for academic apparel was establishedin the mid- nineteenth century.

The hood is the most distinctfue Jeature of academic regalia. The inside of the hood islinedwith the fficial colors oJ the institution; today you seeWilhes grddudtes weanng hoods lined with the blue and gold colors of the Universig. The velvet tim around the outside of thehood designates the degree or field oJ study oJ the graduates. The velvet colors wornby today's graduates sWtfy the following: GoldenYellow Science 'V/hite - - Arts, Letters, Humanities Drab - Business Administration Pinh - Music Brown - Fine Arts Olive - Pharmacy The sgle of the gown distinguishes graduatesby the degree they have eorned. Those eorning the bachelor's degree wear d sirnple bloch gown with elongated pointed sleeves. Holders oJ the master\ degree wear gowns with alonger, closed, square cut sleeve. The doctoral gown is timmed with velvet stipes on the sleeves and panels of velvet on the front closure oJ the gown. Some Amencan uniyersities haye odopted doctoral gowns in their drstinctive colors. You will notice the slate oJ Columbia, the red of Cornell, the burgundy oJ the University of Pennsybania, thebnghtblue of the University of Michigan.

To haye earned the pnvilege oJ weanng academic costume regalia signifies not only the cornpletion of a program of studies, but entrance into the comradery of scholarship.

33 The LJniversity Mace and Presidential Chain of Office

The mace and the presidutnal chain oJ ffice used in academic celebrafians represant traditions dating to the srxteenth century. The mace symbolizes the authonty oJ the university and the chain oJ ffice designates the presidenttalleadership of the academy. TheWilheslJniversity mace andpresidentral chain oJ fficewere $fs oJbcal donors and were frst used in 1970 at the inauguration of the second preident of Wilhes. They were designed by Ottie Hill Chwoleh'61 and executed by l

TheUniversity Mace

The sterlingsilyer macehas a $lthnob otitsbase and a gllt circle at the topbeonng the insciption "Wilhes College 1933." The bowl, ising above the neck oJ the mace, stgnifies Wilhes-Barre\ role as a melting pot, forming a new and vigorous community oJ people Jrom many difJerentbachgrounds. This theme is rateratedin the inscipnon oJ the IJniversity's motto "IJnity Amidst Dittersity" which surrounds the upper part of thebowl. The glltJlame symbolizes the enlightenment gainedJromhigher educdtton, while the piece of anthracite cool set in the center of the flame commemordtes the oigln oJ the University in a community hnownfor its coal miningpast.

ThePresidential Chain of Office

The Presidentidl Chain of Office, created Jrom sterling silver, has alternatingbowls and gllt flames, repeating the motif oJ the mace. On the front of the four-Joot chain hongs a glt seol of Wilhes which is suspended Jrom a cluster of oah leoves with acorns, sugestingthe strength and sturdiness of future generations. On thebach of the Presidmnal Chain oJ Office is a silver portrait oJ Dr. Eugene S. Farley, the first President oJ Wlhes. Dr. Farley's portraitis surroundedby gllt oahleayes commemoratinghis strongleadership oJ the emer glng institution.

34 WACHOVIA ARENA AT CASEY PIJTZT

FIRST AID Emergency personnel are available for first aid assistance and emergencies- on the concourse across from the entrance to Section 112.

PHOTOGMPHS University backdrops are available on the concourse across from Sections -106 and 114 forpersonal photograph options.

BEVEMGES Beverages are available for purchase through the Wachovia Arena Vendors. -

RECESSIONAL Weather permitting graduates will recess into the West gate parking lot. If- inclement weather, graduates will disperse into the concourse.

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35 AMERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL

O beauttful for spacious shies, Jor amber waws of grain, For purple mountain majesties above the fruitedploin. Amenca! Amenca! God shedhis grace on thee, And crown thy goodwithbrotherhoodfrom seato shiningsea

O beaunful Jor potnot dream that seesbeyond the years, Thine alabaster citres gleam, undrmmedby human tears. Amenca! Amenca! God shedhis grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea.

Words by Kotheine ke Bates Musicby SamuelA.Ward

ALMA MAIER

Wilhes, our,\lmaMatec We pledge ourhearts to thee, Honor, faith, and courage, krth andloyalty, ln our worh andin our pleasure, Guideus as afnend; We shall olwayslove thee,

I-oyal to the end.

Thou shalt lead us onw ard In search of finer things. May wefindthe wisdom Thatthy spintbings.

May our deeds oJ lo,',e and service Ever swell thy Jame - Wilhes, we stond to greet thee! Glory to thy name.

Words andMusicby Eleanor C. Farley