LOCK HAVEN U NIVERSITY ~~,,,... ; . .I:~ £ N UAi', ~ to­ '~/v ~ ~ ~ ..L ~~ ~ O~ () ~ K.o ~ ,.../ 8 , ~"liliiii .... ~'"I$'~ ,"'..tI.." -~1'10 <.e. "'" l:Iili .; ~ ~\."H OF p~ i ~""J.j ;; ~I ,1 ; "~! 870~4' " ~~~ Winter Cotntnencetnent SundaY7 December 13,2009 2p.m. Thomas Fieldhouse CO MM E N CEME NT S PEAKER The Honorable Michael K. Hanna, esq. 76th Legis/alive District RepreselJlatil'e Representative Michael Hanna, esq. has served the 76th Legislative District, consist­ mg of Clinton County and parts of Centre County, since 1991. Rep . Hanna was born in Lock Haven on Aug. 25, 1953. He still resides there with his wife Susan. They have two sons Michael, Jr. and Kevin. Hanna graduated from Lock Haven High School in 197 L earned a B. A. from Lock Haven Uni\"crs lty in 1977 and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a J.D. in 1980. Rep. Hanna's interest in government is what drove him to pursue a career in politics. His work in politics began with his involvement in student government in high school and continued with student governm ent involvement in college and law school. Rep . Hanna practiced law for 10 years before becoming a representative. During his time as representati ve, Rep. Hanna has focused on his role in returning state money to local taxpayers. He continues working to in­ crease economic opportunity and improving education. Rep. Hanna is also interested in government reform and local tax reform. Rep. Hanna currently serves on the Games and Fisheries Committee, Policy Committee, and is the Majority Chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee. Representative Hanna has also been named to serve on the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASS HE). Rep. Hanna served on the Lock Haven University Council of Trustees from 1988 to 1994. PROGRAM Address ...... .... ... ............ .. .................... .... The Honorable Michael K. Hanna Representative o/the 76th District, Pennsylvonia LHU Class at t 977 Keith T. Miller, Ph.D., Presiding Clay R. Kleckley, Ed.D., Marshal Sharon E. Taylor, M.S.P.E., Marshal Honorary Degree Presentation .......................... .. ........ Keith T. Mi ll er. Ph.D. The Honorable Michael K. Hanna Honorary Doclol' ofPublic SLn ice Prelude ....... .. ...... ...... .......... . Lock Haven University Community Orchestra Jack R. Schmidt, M.A.Ed., Conductor Presentation of Graduates .............. ............ .. .....Deborah B. Erickson. Ph.D. Provost and Vice President for Academic .II/llin Process ional .... .. ................... .... .. ...... .. ...... University Community Ensemble David L. White. Ph.D. Pomp and Circllmstance, Elgar Dean, College a/Arts and SC I; III ('.1 * Indicates tllat gentlemel1 should remove tlteir mortarboards. Thomas C. Ormond. Ph .D * Presentation of Colors ...... ........ .. ...................... Am1Y ROTC Color Guard Dean, College ofEducation and Hlimon 'cr"lces * National Anthem ................................. Led by vocalist Katie L. Kuhn, '09 Roll Call ............ ......................... .. .... ........ .. .. .......... .. .. Linda D. Koch. D.F d. Vice President for Studel1t .-JI/dh , and the University Community Ensemble * Official Opening......... .... ...... .......... ...... .. .. ..... Guy A. Graham Graduation Acknowledgement... ... .. ...... ...... ........ ... ..... Keith T. Miller. Ph.D. Chail; Council o/Trustees * Alma Mater ... .. ............. .. .......................... .. Led by vocali st Katie L. Kuhn * Invocation .................... ........................ ............. .......Cindy L. Allen, Ph.D. and the University Community En scmble Professol; LHU Department ofHealth and Physical Education LHU Director o/Student Teaching and Field Experience "A Ima Mater" by Hills alld RUlitcli Arranged by Rex ,Ifitddt Welcome and Introductions .................. .......... .Deborah B. Erickson, Ph.D. * Bcncdiction .... .. ........ ........................... .... ............... .. Cindy L. Allen, Ph.D. Provost and Vice Pres ident for Academic Affairs Official Closing .... ... ..................... .. .......................... .. .......... Guy A. Gra ham Greetings .... ..... ................... .. .. ...... .. .. ...... ...... .... ...... ... Mark D. Cloud, Ph.D. President ofAPSCUF, Lock Haven University Recessional .. .... ...... .. ........ ........................ University Community Ensemb le Triumphal March. r .:rdi Christopher M. Lunden SCC Pres ident, Lock Ha ven University Introduction of Guest Speaker ......... .. .. .......... ...... ...... Keith T. Miller, Ph.D. President ojLock Haven University 2 Concerts 0 /1 the Fredericks Family Carillon, featuring carillonneur Shawn 0 'Dell, will be held one hour prior to and following Ihe commencement ceremony. Please jo in th e graduates in Rogers GYJ11l1asiam after the ceremony for light reFeshments. 3 Bachelor ofArts December 2009 Prospective Graduates Graduate Studies Andrew B. Slobodow Ashley Ann Solyan Benjamin Richard Stephens Marcelle El izabeth Stoppay Master ofLiberal Arts Jonathan Peter Davy - BS, Lock Haven University 2002 Min Feng - BA, East China Normal University 2007 Martha Kaleen Smeltzer - BFA, The University of New Mexico 1994 Christopher Martin Spinks - BSED, Lock Haven University 2007 Master of Education Candice Helaine Avrich - BSED, Kutztown University 2004 Brian Keith Campbell- BSED, Lock Haven University 2003 Wan-Tzu Chen - BA, Lock Haven University 2008 Kyle Richard Cramer - BSED, Lock Haven University 2003 Marcia Ellen Cramer - BSED, Lock Haven University 2004 Christine K. Deal - BS, Bridgewater College 1983 Kimberly Elaine Fish - BA, Florida Southern College 2007 Sandra Kay Frailey-Tubo - BS, Toccoa Falls College 1997 Lesa Marie Harlan - BSED, Lock Haven Univers ity 1999 Michael Ryan Trumbull - BSED, Lock Haven University 2003 Katie Ann Tuttle - BSED, Lock Haven University 2006 Monica Justine Wadsworth - BSED, Lock Haven University 2005 Lori Ann WatT - BA, Gannon University 1992 Joshua David Wise - BA, Brigham Young University 2005 Laurel A. Zakowski - BS, Pennsylvania State University 2006 College of Arts and Science Bachelor ofArts Joseph D Benjamin Desirae Louise Cunningham Matthew Joseph Faragasso Claudia Fiorella Garcia Marissa Beth Gerchufsky Brandy L. German Benjamin Andrew Green *** Christopher G. Hoskavich Drew Joseph Jacobs Tyler C. Kegolis Tremaine A. King * Hannah Linn Limbaugh Mallory Nolfo Brianne Helene PaJtjon ** Guanzhuo Qu Samantha Jane Reed Mariana Roa Monica Lynn Skibba Anthony Michael Villella Nichole Elizabeth Wasserman Bacltelor ofFine Arts Nathan Nevin Fought Kristin Lee Bone Bacltelor ofScience Kevin Alexander Alvarez Bradley Wells Anderson Chelsie Marie Bailey Christopher J.w. Baughman Kirbie Ane Becker Tracy K. Beerley Shawna Lynne Bellaud Joshua Corey Bennett Lindsay Nicole Bennett Michael Lawrence Britcher Zachary Thomas Brooks " Justin Michael Brown Vi vian B. Brown *** Nichole Danielle Caris Sarah Jane Carney Colden Dwight Carroll, Jr. Noah David Chapman Ashley Jean Costello Emma Joanna All ie Crosbie Dayne Matthew Crowley, Jr. Paulette Elizabeth Davidson Jack-lyn Me lissa Draper Erica Michelle Drozd Benjamin Mathews Elder Amanda Gene Falls Ky lie Marie Fisher Lauren Irene Formisano Adrianne Emma Franzosa Kyle Dean Frey Leadopoe Geain ':,** SU111ma CUI11 Laude Marissa Beth Gerchufsky Monica Jill Ginsberg Fabiana Gomez Stephen Milos Goykovich ** Ryan Joseph Graham Anthony Ryan Grahlmann Sade K. Graves Ryan 1. Greenwade Leah Marie Grieb Justine Nicole Ilauser Leanne Marie Hennip Yayra Adezi Hiamey Nathan Donald Hil l Suzann Kathryn Hobal1 Travis Michael Inch Sean Patrick Ivory Brandon Paul James Nicholas Monroe Kapusta *** Megan Victoria Kepler Courtney McNulty Kiessling Colby Elizabeth Kolb Kaleigh Janelle Kolb Andrew James Kyle Kaila Rachel le Lannan Albert Thomas Lattanzi. Jr. Carlicia T. Lomax William Joseph Loos Jonathan Scott Malnick Nasima Akther Mannan Brian Mathew Mau l ,'" J\-fugno CU111 Lallde 5 4 (COl1lil1l1ed) ,,* Dina Mikhaylovna Uzhegova '" Cum Laude Bachelor ofSciellce College of Education and Human Services (co ntinued) Varsha V. Rekhala Kenneth Charles Res ig Juli e Marie Riley Nicho las C Rolshausen Na tha ni al Michael Roman Brittn ey Da nielle Ross Kri stin Marie Rupert Andrew Timothy Schaffer Jason Bradley Seyler Theodore James Stake Gregory William Stratton Sara Catherine Stubbs Robert Aa ron Swank Marc John Szczepanski Tonya Renee Tapper-Shaffer Shannon Theresa Unico ** Christopher Joseph Van Hi ne Norm an O. Wenrick IV Robert H. Williamson Amanda Marie Zerbe Renee Elaine Mau l Deborah Dee McLaughlin And res A. Me ndoza ., Andrew James Me rcer *"" Courtn ey Anna Meyer Charles Randall Mickens Kevin A. Mineo Craig Allen Moore Jeffrey Scott Muir Trish Tendai Musandipa Michelle Kathryn Noll Yvonn e Ak inyi Ochieng Lea nn K. Ochrietor Michael James Oertel Lauren Eli zabeth Perry Lyndell Elton Pompey, Jr. Kristen Erica Pritchard Amanda Rae Ramsdorfer Gregory Alan Reeder John William Reilly Bachelor ofSciel1ce Brianne Rebecca Alecci Dona ld Francis Amoriello , Jr. *** Daniel Wayne Barker Marissa Jo Barn er Terry Alan Bamer, Jr. *** Cathenne Elizabeth Grace Birdsey ** Stephanie Lynn Bogaczyk Joshua Matthew Boor Garrett Lamar Boyer Bryan John Ch ittester Curtis James Cole Christopher Michael Collins Richard Robert Conway Erica Leigh Eisenbise Holl y Lynn Gaston Ruby Las ha Graves Peter Anthony Grecco Brooke Ashly Haml er Da vid Robert Helman Aaron Scott Johnston Benj amin Kenneth Junkin Erica J. Kane Mali ssa 1. Karney Joshua Lee Kiner * Kell y Lynelle Klibert Amy Mari e Klunk ** Kristen Ann Kudrick Bachelor of Sciellce ill Education " Dustin Brock Brouse Casey Lynn Co rdrey Jordan R. Day ** Coty Lynne Haddad **" Alexandra Marie Harris H;' ** Aaron Paul Lynch Megan Elizabeth Merri ck Sarah Lynn Rishell Stephen Andrew Shuttleworth Vikki Lee Vollman Associate ofArts Andrew T. Salada Laurel Mae Struble Associate ofApplied Science ';'** Susan Kathleen Bezilla Mechell e Lyn Martin Dayne Matthew Crowley, Jr. Jin gyuan Wang Ashl ey Anne Caskey Ruth Ann Klin e l' Bachelor ofScience in Educatio11 AI icia Arden .A.shford * Kaitlin Ann Dav is * Dane Emery Bartoletti *** Gina M. DeParasis Helen Marie Bielski Bran dy Mae Boob Brian Jeffrey Bowers David George Brumbaugh Mallory Jean Bums Christi Lee Carfagno *** Summa Cum Laude 6 Blaine Newell Leonard Ashley Marie Lightcap ,,* Ian Roben Loewe n " Amber Ros e Lubas Katelin A. Malishchak Nichole M. Moyer Juliana Aparecida Nascimento Kasey Frances Oczkowski Scott R. Ogden Matthew Thomas Palko Joa nne Petro Chad Richard Puschel Anthony Salomon Rios *** Rebecca Jane Rocco Amanda Joy Roosa Ashley Jo Rose Andrew Scott Runkle Jacqueline Sales Dustin Willi am Schaeffer Katie 1. Schreckengost Dominique Simons Mandy Sue Wadsw0l1h *** Kristie Fa ye Warren Jack Alan Willi s Brent Daniel Winder Tyler Allan Woodwa rd Daniel Thomas Doutri ch *** Nikki Lyn n Duck * Nikki Lyn n Eoute Sierra Barbara Erdman James Forsythe Foley *** Meghan E. Gaiser ** Magna Cum Laude 7 * Clim Laude Baellelor 0/ Science ill Education Bree Nicole Gurekovich "' Michele K. Hanna Amber Tara Hoch ** Nichole Marie Johnson Shauna Elaine Keavney Robert J. Koch III Nicholas Scott Koehler *** Chelsea rVlarie Lechner * Emily J. Loeper Justine Teal Magrosky *** Michelle Leigh Marino ** Kyle Michael McClinton Brady Bleu McNeill Kara M. Miller Benjamin Roger Mitchell ** Allyson Beth Mussare Gary Lee Nettles II **~, Marcus Andrew Owens *** Rachael Kathyleen Partain Heather Marie Penin (continued) Angela Tuesday Pierce Ashley R. Reed Melody E. Reese Bryn Alyse Romspert Ashley Elizabeth Rupert Stephen Michael Satterly Ann Elyse Schopfer ** Kahlee Nadine Sheaffer Sara Elizabeth Smith ,~* Nicole Marie Spotts * Teresa Marie Stone Stacy Lynn Sweitzer Julian Richard Tangeman ;< Danielle Marie Tice Carlton Philip Tull Vikki Lee Vollman Colby Mitchell Way Jeffrey David Winters Kelly M. Wood COMMISSIONS The following students have received a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army after successfully completing all the requirements of Reserve Officers' Training Program (ROTC). Major Joseph Loren administered the commissioning oath. Aaron Scott Johnston Graduates of the Honors Program G LOBAL HONORS *** Catherine Elizabeth Grace Birdsey Stephen Milos Goykovich * Kelly Lynelle Klibert * Hannah Linn Limbaugh Katelin A. Malishchak ** Kahlee Nadine Sheaffer Associate o/Applied Science Nathan Nevin Fought GLOBAL HONORS WITH DISTINCT/O'" *** Courtney Anna Meyer *** Rachael Kathyleen Partain *** Rebecca Jane Rocco Kelly M. Wood Taylor Brooke Hendrick Associate 0/ Arts Dana Elizabeth Johnston Norman O. Wenrick IV Chelsea Marie Pennington Graduates wearing gold cords are graduating with honors. *** Summa Cum Laude, recipient has earned a grade point average of 3.75 to 4.0 ** Magna Cum Laude, recipient has earned a grade point average of 3.60 to 3.74 * Cum Laude, recipient has earned a grade point average of 3.50 to 3.59 Note: Grade point average does not include this semester's courses/grades. Degrees are officially granted to the preceding lists of candidates after the university certifies completion of all academic requirements. 8 9 Academic Traditions TI,e Acu(iemic Procession The centuries-old pageantry of the academic procession dates from traditions rooted in the early universities. The Mace Derived from the French masse, or club, the mace was once a fierce battle weapon used during the Middle Ages. Over time it lost its war­ like image and became a symbol of peaceful leadership when kings removed the spikes from their maces and encrusted them with jewels and precious metals for ceremonial use. Since then, the mace has been used in ceremonial processions as a symbol of authority. Lock Haven University has two maces fashioned from the wood from old Sullivan Hall, which once stood on the present site of Stevenson Library. Carried by co-marshals, the maces indicate that the activity is an official function of the university. The Medallion The Lock Haven University medallion is a symbol of the office of the president. The president wears the medallion with academic regalia at formal university ceremonies. The handcrafted medallion is a three dimensional sculpture crafted in bronze featuring the university 's original building, Price Hall. The chain bears the names of the university's twelve past presidents, as we ll as the four seals the uni versity has had since its founding in 1870. AClldemic Dress Academic dress, generally consisting of a gown, cap and hood, dates back to the Middle Ages when universities \-vere forming in England and other parts of Europe. Since universities grew out of church schools, the dress of the scholar was the dress of the cleric. The cut of the long gown, deri ved from the medieval robe, indicates the wearer's level of degree. The bachelor's gown, distinguished by its long, pointed sleeves. is worn closed. The master's gown is worn open or closed and has long, cut sleeves with a square base The doctoral gown, worn either open or closed, has full, round 10 sleeves and is embellished with velvet panels down the front of the gown and with velvet bands on the sleevcs. The velvet trim may be black or may indicate the wearer's field of study. Some institutions have unique doctoral gowns. The head covering evolved from the skullcap worn by the monks in cold weather. The skullcap acquired a point on top, which then evolved into a tassel. Today, the skullcap has been replaced by a mortarboard cap. Degree holders wear the tassel over the left front quarter and candidates wear the tassel over the right quarter until the degree is conferred. Those with doctorates often wear soft four- or six-sided velvet tams, usual ly with a gold tassel. Originally worn over the head to protect the monks from weather, the hood has evolved into the most significant part of the academic dress. Worn over the shoulders like a cowl, the hood varies in length and appearance according to the degree of the wearer. The bachelor's hood is three feet in length with a two-inch velvet border.The master's hood is three-and-a-half-feet long with a three-inch border. The doctoral hood is four feet in length with a five-inch border. The lining of the hood bears the colors of the college that conferred the wearer's degree, so that graduates of a particular institution may be recognized in the academic procession. The hood's velvet border indicates the wearer's academic field. Some of the colors worn by Lock Haven University faculty and staff for all academic purposes are associated with the following disciplines: White - Arts, Letters, Humanities Drab - Commerce, Accountancy, Business Light Blue - Education Brown - Fine Arts Crimson - Journalism Lemon - Library Science Pink - Music Silver-G ray - Oratory Dark Blue - Philosophy Sage Green - Physical Education Golden Yellow - Science Citron - Social Science Green - Medicine jj Pennsylvania State System of Highcr Education John C. Cavanaugh, PhD., Chancellor Board of Govcrnors Kenneth M. Jarin, Chair Aa ron Walton, Vice Chair C.R. "Chuck" Pennoni , Vice Chair Rep. Matthew E. Baker Nick Barcio Marie Conl ey Lammando Paul S. Dlugolecki Rep. Michael K. Hanna Sen. Vincent J. Hughes Richard Kneed ler Jamie Lu tz Jonath an B. Mack Joseph F McG inn Sen. Jeffrey E. Piccola Gov. Edward G. Rendell Harold C. Shields Thomas M. Sweitzer Ch ri stine 1.Toretti Mackenzie Marie Wrobel Gerald L. Zahorchak Lock Haven University Council of Trustees Guy A Graham, Chair James W Swistock, Vice Chair Christian B. Dwyer, Secrelal), TitTany Allen Mary Cop lotT Dr. George A. DUITwachter J. Ralph Lovette Daniel P. Elby Virginia Roth Margery Krevsky Thomas M. Sweitzer Dr. John C. Cavanaugh, ex officio LIm Administration Keith T. Mill er, Ph .D President Deborah B. Erickson, Ph .D. Provost and Vice Presidentfor A cademic Affairs Linda D. Ko ch, D.Ed. Vice President for Student Affairs JetTY L Updegraff, M .S. Vice Presidentfor Universiry Advancement William T. Hanell y, M .B.A. Vice Presidenlfor Finan ce, Administration & Technology Thomas C. Ormond, Ph.D. D ean ofthe College ofEdu cation and Human Services David L White, Ph.D. Dean of th e College ofArts and Sciences LHU Commencement Committee Jerry L. Updegraff, Chair Willi am Anderson Tammie Allen Paul Altieri Amy Bechdel Andrew Cajka Michae l Considine Scott Eldredge Dr. Clay Kleckley Maj. Joseph Loren Jill Mitchley Dr. Thomas Ormond Tammy Rich 12 Mary Kate Rounsley Jack Schmidt Den ise Shoemaker Sharon Taylor Dr. Dav id White Mary White Lock Haven University Alma Mater w. V. ROlJTCH E.B.HllLS Sus-que-han -na Shim-mers in the sun, low-er meas-ures Time for work and play, cast their shad-ows When th e day is songs and laugh-ter Through each pleas-ant done, day; Wh ere the moun-tains Time for sports and Where the hem-lock pine and rna - pie Where en - dur -ing friend-ships flour-ish Be - neath a star-lit sky till dawn-ing Brings the morn-ing light. ear-Iy wis-dom Sub-stance of ca -reers. #-~~ e- t':\ AI - m a.!\ta - ter, Cher-ished as ill long past! t':\ "-' we be WO I' - t ~) Sons ,md d:llIg h-tl'rs Long ... as life shall la.l! ~ May