12th ANNUAL academic excellence SERIES academic CONVOCATION APRIL 30, 2017 2 P.M. GEMMELL MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM ALMA MATER Oh Clarion, dear Clarion Oh college on the hill To all the joys of student life Our hearts will ever thrill Your silent winding river It haunts me still. Oh Clarion, dear Clarion We pledge our faith to you, With everlasting love and loyalty In everything we do, To you, dear alma mater We’ll ever be true. ACADEMIC convocation CELEBRATING SCHOLARSHIP APRIL 30, 2017 Prelude ............................................................................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................................................................ Master of Ceremonies...............................................................................................................................Joseph Croskey ..................................................................................................Director, University Advising Services Center Posting of National and State Colors......................................................................................................ROTC Cadets “Star Spangled Banner”...................................................................................Clarion University Chamber Singers “Alma Mater”.............................................................................................................. Dr. Stephen R. Johnson, Director Welcome and Opening Remarks................................................................................................ Dr. Todd Pfannestiel ................................................................................................ Interim Provost and Academic Vice President Student Speaker..........................................................................................................................................Natalia Naranjo ............................. Sociology Major with Minors in Political Science and Women & Gender Studies Musical Selections..............................................................................................Clarion University Chamber Singers “Can’t Sleep Love” by Pentatonix “My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord” by Moses Hogan Speaker.................................................................................................................................................................... James Lyle .............................................................................................................. Assistant Professor of Communication Musical Selection......................................................................................................................................................CUPellas “Happy” by Pharrell Williams “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” arranged by Kirby Shaw Presentation of Awards..........................................................................................................................Dr. David Hartley ....................................Associate Dean, College of Business Administration & Information Sciences .........................................................................................................................................Dr. Brenda Sanders Dédé ............................................................................................... Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Outstanding Graduate Students Syed R. Ali-Zaidi Scholarship Nominees Other Honorees Closing............................................................................................................................................................Joseph Croskey ..................................................................................................Director, University Advising Services Center nal Association,............................................................................................................................................................................ Ushers: Black Student Union, Clarion International Association, Eagle Ambassadors and ROTC Cadets 1 ACADEMIC convocation PART OF THE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SERIES SYED R. ALI-ZAIDI AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE................................................................................. 5 OUTSTANDING GRADUATE STUDENTS....................................................................................................................... 5 OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT................................................................................................................ 6 COLLEGE OF ARTS, EDUCATION AND SCIENCES.................................................................................................... 6 Department of Biology & Geosciences........................................................................................................... 6 Department of Chemistry. Mathematics & Physics.....................................................................................7 Department of Communication......................................................................................................................... 8 Department of English & Modern Languages.............................................................................................. 8 Department of Psychology.................................................................................................................................. 9 Department of Social Sciences.......................................................................................................................... 9 Department of Visual & Performing Arts......................................................................................................10 School of Education....................................................................................................................................................... 11 Department of Education..................................................................................................................................... 11 Department of Special Education.................................................................................................................... 12 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND INFORMATION SCIENCES.............................................. 12 Department of Accountancy............................................................................................................................. 13 Department of Economics..................................................................................................................................14 Department of Finance........................................................................................................................................14 Department of Management & Marketing....................................................................................................15 School of Information Sciences................................................................................................................................16 Department of Computer Information Sciences........................................................................................16 Department of Library Science.........................................................................................................................16 CLARION UNIVERSITY–VENANGO................................................................................................................................. 17 School of Health Sciences...........................................................................................................................................19 Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders............................................................................19 Department of Nursing.......................................................................................................................................20 UNIVERSITY-WIDE AWARDS...........................................................................................................................................20 Athletics...................................................................................................................................................................... 31 Debate........................................................................................................................................................................36 Honors Program.....................................................................................................................................................36 Leadership & Involvement..................................................................................................................................38 Military Science–ROTC.........................................................................................................................................38 Minority Student Services..................................................................................................................................39 Office of International Programs.....................................................................................................................39 Women & Gender Studies..................................................................................................................................39 OTHER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS...................................................................................................................... 40 Sponsored by: APSCUF, Division of Academic Affairs, University Book Center, Chartwells, College of Arts, Education and Sciences, College of Business Administration and Information Sciences, Student & University Affairs, AFSCME Local 2326, Venango College, Finance & Administration mace CLARION UNIVERSITY 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. 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 slightly raised 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. Clarion University’s mace is truly a community effort. It was designed and created by Kaersten Colvin, assistant 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 and Alloy Company of Franklin, Pa. 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. Private donations supported the development of the university’s mace. It will be permanently displayed in the Carlson Library. 4 Syed R.Ali-Zaidi Award Finalist FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Kelly Dungan Dr. Ali-Zaidi, a charter member of the Board of Governors’ and a strong advocate for our universities, established the Syed R. Ali-Zaidi Award for Academic Excellence to inspire and honor Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education students who excel in the pursuit of knowledge. Students were nominated based on outstanding academic performance in the academic major and in other areas of study, recognition of scholarship by members of Clarion University’s faculty, participation in extra/co-curricular activities during undergraduate years and the quality of the nominee’s essay, written by the nominee, addressing how the university prepared him/her for the next career step and what that next step will be. Outstanding GRADUATE STUDENTS MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING Suzanne Newman MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Stephanie Warner MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING Ethan Bardell MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATION Teresa McBride MASTER OF SCIENCE IN LIBRARY SCIENCE Amber Morgan-Opitz MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MASS MEDIA ARTS AND JOURNALISM Tracy Travaglio MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Diane Weidner MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION Erin Neely MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY Christopher Marshall 5 Outstanding Academic Achievement COLLEGE OF ARTS, EDUCATION AND SCIENCES COLLEGE-WIDE DERRICK SCHOLARSHIP Brianna Nellis Available to a sophomore, junior or senior who is a permanent resident of Clarion, Forest, or Venango counties enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences. An interest in journalism will be taken into consideration. Preference will be given to students who have been carriers of the Derrick and the scholarship may be renewed. NANCY SHAW MCKEE SCHOLARSHIP Courtney Corban One annual scholarship awarded to an undergraduate student (of junior standing or higher) majoring in any area of the arts and sciences. The recipient is selected on the basis of academic performance and financial need. ROBERT CRAWFORD SCHOLARSHIP IN SCIENCE Taramaire Gravallese Awarded to freshman undergraduate student in the College of Arts and Sciences with a minimum 3.25 GPA and 1,000 SAT. DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY & GEOSCIENCES AGES DEPARTMENT ENDOWMENT Joseph McCosby Faculty scholarship available for current anthropology, geography and earth science majors. BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP Rebecca Dudek Awarded to junior biology or medical technology students based upon academic record, contribution to the department and/or university and participation in extracurricular activities. COLDWATER CONSERVATION SCHOLARSHIP Peter Timashenka Sponsored by Iron Furnace, the Oil Creek, and the Allegheny Mountain Chapter of Trout Unlimited, the $1,000 annual award benefits a senior who displays a keen interest in conservation of natural aquatic resources, especially cold-water. DR. BRUCE DINSMORE DISTINGUISHED FACULTY IN ECOLOGY ENDOWMENT Katelynn Sallack Benefits Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology field course student based on academic excellence, service to the department, university, and community, and scholarly commitment to ecology and environmental biology. ECOLOGY RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP Tony Kumetis Awarded to a student enrolled in a Clarion University field course offered through the Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology based on academic excellence, service and evidence of a scholarly commitment to ecology and environmental biology. KIM RUTHERFORD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Hannah Frey Awarded in memory of a former faculty member to a freshman or sophomore biology major, except medical technology. Selection is based upon academic excellence, participation in extracurricular activities, service to the department and university, financial need and student’s goals. 6 TRACY BUCKWALTER SCHOLARSHIP Neil Hickman Established in memory of former faculty member Dr. Tracy V. Buckwalter. Given annually to a senior student who best displays interest and outstanding scholarship in geology. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY, MATHEMATICS & PHYSICS CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP Alex Francette Bethany Shetler Nathan Kahle Becky McCracken Maxwell Sheaffer Awarded to chemistry majors based upon academic achievement in chemistry. CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT COMMEMORATIVE SCHOLARSHIP Warren Huey Awarded to chemistry majors and based upon academic achievement in chemistry. HAROLD WILLIAM FERGUSON SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP Tara Welker-Martin Established by Dr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Janet Ferguson in honor of Jeffrey’s father, Harold William Ferguson (’47) to benefit students interested in the physical sciences (mathematics, chemistry, physics). HELEN AND LAWRENCE SMITH SCHOLARSHIP—MATHEMATICS Catherine Hogg Breanne Kothe Steven Lippold Jennifer Stuart Established by Mrs. Helen Smith in memory of her husband. Awarded to full-time juniors or seniors majoring in mathematics. JOHN HEAGY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Becky McCracken Awarded to chemistry major (sophomore or above) on the basis of academic record in honor of a former chemistry student. LORRAINE I. JOHNSON MATHEMATICS SCHOLARSHIP Camron Kirkland Diane Thompson For students majoring in mathematics or secondary education, mathematics MATHEMATICS FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP Katie Benson Ashlyn Smith Diane Thompson Olivia Wissinger Benefits incoming freshmen mathematics majors with outstanding SAT math scores and excellent grades. MATHEMATICS RENEWABLE Olivia Wissinger Awarded to outstanding mathematics majors. PHYSICS/ASTRONOMY SCHOLARSHIP Andrew Baker Benefits physics majors’ research support. RUTH B. MONTGOMERY MATH/SCIENCE SCHOLARS Hunter Smith Established by Ron and Judy Montgomery in memory of Ron’s mother. Benefits sophomore*, junior or senior bachelor of science majors in traditional science or math from Armstrong*, Jefferson and Clarion counties. Award is based upon high school class rank, SAT score and academic performance at Clarion. Renewable. WILLIAM & ELIZABETH HART SCHOLARSHIP Steven Lippold Dylan McGlone Jennifer Stuart Honors former chemistry professor Dr. William Hart. Majors in mathematics, physics, chemistry, geography/earth science or biology must have completed 45 credits with an overall QPA of 3.0 and 3.3 in mathematics and science course work. 7 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION DR. MARY HARDWICK SCT SCHOLARSHIP Kameryn McGee Gloria Pytlak Established to honor Dr. Mary Hardwick, former professor in the SCT department, a gifted artist and dedicated educator. Benefits students majoring in SCT. JAMES J. CANELOS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Kayla Handy Kara Sorenson Benefits junior mass media arts & journalism majors with a minimum 3.4 QPA. Based on academic record, contribution to the Communication Department and university, participation in extracurricular activities, and financial need. OUTSTANDING SENIORS Katelyn Hillman Kara Sorenson SPEECH COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP Emily Kress Dean Lenker These scholarships are for speech communication majors (formerly know as MMAJCS - Speech Comm Endowment). DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH & MODERN LANGUAGES EAPSU OUTSTANDING ENGLISH MAJOR Kaitlyn Sass ENGLISH ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Audrianna DeLacour Therese Holzapfel Awarded annually to second-semester junior English majors for their senior year of study. ENGLISH MAJORS OF THE MONTH Sept. 2016: Samantha Beal Dec. 2016: Tyler Hilbert April 2017: Imarii Anderson Oct. 2016: Chelsye Bridegam Feb. 2017: Mel Twain May 2017: Mallory Piercy Nov. 2016: Derrick Watson II March 2017: Hannah R. Collings GILBERT NEIMAN SCHOLARSHIP Samantha Beal Kaitlynn Sass Abigail Shipley Established in memory of Dr. Gilbert Neiman, former professor of English. Three awards are made each year, one each to a junior, sophomore and freshman who major in English, liberal arts or secondary education English. IRMGARD HEGEWALD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Kristina Kiritchenko Established through a gift from the estate of her mother, Gertrude Schulz, to honor the former German faculty member. Benefits students studying German based on academic achievement in German and financial need. JOSEPH & SUSANNAH CENTORCELLI SCHOLARSHIP Samantha Beal Junior year awards for second-semester sophomore English majors with an overall minimum 2.5 QPA and a permanent resident of Clarion, Jefferson or Venango county. JUDITH D. MCCRARY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Rebecca Dudek Awarded to one French major, one Spanish major, and one German minor each year based on academic work. RAFAEL DIAZ Y DIAZ SPANISH SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT Chelsye Bridegam Presented annually to the most outstanding junior or senior Spanish major with plans to study in Spain and/or a Hispanic country. Based upon academic excellence and contribution to the department. SIGMA TAU GAMMA SCHOLARSHIP Shelby Groff Kate Hammond Kaitlynn Sass Honors a tradition of giving by the brothers of Sigma Tau Gamma. Benefits Honors students with 48 credits, a cumulative QPA of 3.4 or above, financial need, and involvement in a service-related extra curricular activity. 8 DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY DR. ISELI K. KRAUSS PSYCHOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP Edward McFadden The scholarship will be awarded to a current Clarion University sophomore who has a minimum SAT score of 1050 and a 3.2 QPA. Awarded the junior year and can be renewed for the senior year. ERIC S. KNOTICK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Natalie Godwin Based on academic accomplishment, service to the university, Psychology Department and community. PSI CHI NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Kaitlyn Gore Savanna Pomeroy Kayla Knox Anna Pyne Makenna Natale Benjamin Schwartz Bennitt Perelstine Kaitlyn Snedden International Honor Society founded in 1929 to encourage excellence in scholarship and advance the science of psychology. PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP Kayla Knox Melissa Totin PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Natalie Godwin Lauryn Greggs Eligibility includes having completed 64 hours by the end of the current spring semester with an overall QPA of 3.0. Students must also have completed 15 hours in psychology, at least nine of which must have been earned at Clarion University. Research, departmental service, and other contributions to the field are strongly considered. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES ALPHA KAPPA DELTA INTERNATIONAL SOCIOLOGY HONOR SOCIETY Amanda Conklin Kelsey Patterson Promotes excellence in the study of sociology, the research of social problems and such other social and intellectual activities as will lead to improvement in the human condition. ANTHROPOLOGY OUTSTANDING SENIOR Cody Powell FRANK CAMPBELL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE Abigail Houston Presented to the graduating senior with the best record as a secondary education/social studies major in history. GILBERT HILL AWARD Kristina Kiritchenko Presented to the graduating senior with the best record as a B.A. history major. HELEN GERLACH SCHOLARSHIP Joshua Wiskeman Announced by State Senator Mary Jo White to honor well-known Clarion resident and senate aide Helen Gerlach. Benefits students studying political science. HISTORY SCHOLARSHIP Peter Long Students must be sophomores or juniors. Criteria includes academic excellence and service to the department. PHI ALPHA THETA (HISTORY HONORARY SOCIETY) Clancy Fyock Seth Ickes Kathleen Heilmann Tatiana Sangadzhieva Amanda Hryckowian Danielle Taylor Matthew Hull Elizabeth Williams Qualifying undergraduates must have a minimum QPA of 3.1 in history and 3.0 or better overall. Qualifying graduate students should have a QPA of better than 3.5, and shall have completed approximately 30% of their master’s requirements. 9 PI SIGMA ALPHA INDUCTEES Mallory Piercy Katherine Welsh Bryan Sack Elizabeth Williams Ian Shrensky Serena Speer National political science honor society. POLITICAL SCIENCE OUTSTANDING SENIORS Rachel Harrison Sara Steimer POLITICAL SCIENCE, SOCIOLOGY, PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP Coralie Compere Mariah Pampeno Seth Updegraff An endowment to benefit students majoring in political science, sociology and philosophy. SOCIOLOGY OUTSTANDING SENIOR Mariah Pampeno DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CHERI AHARRAH REID MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Elizabeth Novotny Established by Dr. Ernest (’49) and Mrs. Peggy (Behringer ’49) Aharrah in memory of their daughter. Incoming freshman theatre students are selected on the basis of high school and/or community theatre activities. GRACE KNAPP MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP Andrew Ortega Established from the estate of Francis M. Shope, faculty emeritus, associate athletic director, to honor her dear friend. Student must be a junior music education major with a minimum 3.0 QPA. JANICE M. SLANCO-GRUNENWALD SCHOLARSHIP Jeremiah Dobo Kaitlin Kohlenburg Established by Janice Slanco-Grunenwald to honor the commitment of her parents, George and Ann Slanco, to her musical education; and the support of her husband, President Joseph Grunenwald, to her professional life as a pastoral musician, high school choral director, private instructor and collaborative pianist. Benefits freshman music majors with a minimum 3.0 GPA who are leaders in their school or church’s music program. LINDA MARIE TRUNZO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Jeremiah Dobo Kaitlin Kohlenburg Benefits incoming freshman music majors on the basis of academic achievement and an interview/audition to demonstrate talent in music. MARY LOUISE POPE THEATER SCHOLARSHIP Thomas Feather Given to the freshman, junior or senior who has demonstrated outstanding leadership skills in performance/technical theater, production support and service to the theater. MARY L. SEIFERT SCHOLARSHIP Kaitlin Kohlenburg Established by Clarion alumna Mary L. Seifert to reward academic achievement, department and university service, and the musical contributions of a junior or senior music major. MOONEY (JOHN) SCHOLARSHIP Jeremiah Dobo Presented to music major of at least sophomore standing based primarily upon musical talent and financial need. SARAH BEELS DUNIKOSKI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Elizabeth Alfeo Lauren Balliet Kaila Boldt Halie Brindle Kristin Calhoun Bryce Crup Kyrstyn Donofrio Leslie Armer Elizabeth Ballow Ian Bond Taylor Brown Tomi Cangelo Macie Delahoy Melissa Evans Kimberly Ayers-Carr Whitley Bearfield Tyler Bradley Cierra Burton Sadie Clark Nathan Disantis Samantha Fabian 10 Tony Ayers-Carr Caitlynn Bloom Courtney Brand Sarah Butler Jeremy Codispot Jeremiah Dobo Thomas Feather Brittany Fitzgerald Taramaire Gravallese Katrina Hoff Abigail Johnston Kaitlin Kohlenburg Marina Meholick Brandi Mulligan Kelly Nicolaus Megan Peterson Jason Poor Samuel Richardson Ashley Schultz Bethany Shetler Joel Snyder Gary Teague Rebecca Wargo Brianna Werner Tiffany Yeager Sarah Fox Nathan Hall Haley Holzwarth Shanna Kelly Karie Leister Tiffany Melani Kenzi Mundkowsky Luke Obenrader Tara Peterson Anna Pyne Philip Rocco Katrina Seaburn Samuel Showman Andrew Stanish Kayla Temple Jared Weeter Katelin White Jenna Yetter Stephen Francica Dzjanae Hammock Tiffany Hopkins Kalyn Kerr Alexis Mazur Samuel Metcalfe Christian Myers Andrew Ortega Rebecca Podrosky Courtney Rankin Stephanie Russell Megan Sekulich Alivia Shuttleworth Brittany Struble Diane Thompson Jordan Weeter Lindsey Wohar Ellora Gallo Victoria Heckert Mikayla Houser Ryan Kirshner Robert McMillin Megan Moore Rebecca Myers John Othites Kenneth Pollick Emily Redfoot Kelsey Sack Courtney Sherry Marina Smith Elizabeth Tanner Melissa Totin Kristen Weinman Kelsey Wolfe Established through the estate of Kenneth & Katherine Beels in memory of their daughter. To be considered, incoming student must be a music education major and marching band members with outstanding grades and SAT score. School of Education DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION EARL SILER MEMORIAL AWARD Jordan Collings Lauren Pellegrino Clarissa Potsubay Established in memory of Dr. Earl Siler to recognize graduate or undergraduate students in the areas of elementary education or early childhood in their professional development activities. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP Casey Nasetka Shelby Pepmeyer Rebecca Podrosky Benefits education majors. FRANK & JOYCE ROCCO SCHOLARSHIP Presley Carpenter Established by Joyce and Frank Rocco ’62, teacher and professor of special education at Winona State University, Minn. Frank has served on the Clarion University Alumni Association Board of Directors since 2003. First preference is a strong freshman entering teacher education who is a first generation university student. GREJDA EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT Devin Forgey Tyler Hilbert Established by Dr. Gail F. Grejda to honor her husband, Ed (’57), professor emeritus of English (1961-1996). Education majors entering their junior or senior year must have a minimum 3.25 QPA, passed the Praxis 1 exam and have work and volunteer experiences. JAY MOOREHOUSE OUTSTANDING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP Andrea Griffith A tribute to Dr. John N. “Jay” Moorhouse providing recognition and financial support to students who demonstrate a commitment to, and excellence in, elementary school mathematics education. JOHN FRANCIS SALVUCCI SCHOLAR Riley Schindler Established by Mr. and Mrs. Gene Salvucci in memory of their son who graduated with a history degree in 1981. Incoming freshmen enrolled in secondary education/social studies are given first consideration with second preference given to history majors. Students must have a minimum SAT score of 1100 (combined) and be in the upper two-fifths of their graduating class. 11 KAPPA DELTA PI INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY IN EDUCATION LAMBDA ETA CHAPTER Elizabeth Alfeo Alexandra Garofalo Zachery Hoffman Brittany Kowatch Alexandra Lombardozzi Morgan McMillan Kari Steuer Robyn Yurek Katlyn Barthen Lindsay Gidos Lauren Kachmar Abigail Lieb Jessica Mateer Mariah Myers Jessica Szymanski Alena Zerjav Tayler Benson Alexandra Hasis Janelle Keller Joseph Lillard Allison Mazur Taylor Patterson Hayley Torok Rachel Clark Cheyenne Hazlett Jessica Kinning Jillian Lohner Jadyn McCleery Rebecca Reck Rachel Toy International honor soceity in education. MARGARET ELDER & TRUMAN WEISER SCHOLARSHIP Tabitha Switzer Established by the estate of Margaret E. Weiser to fund graduates of Clarion-Limestone School District who major in elementary education. MARY LEA APPLE SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT Haley Wykoff Established by Dr. Peggy L. Apple and Dr. Karen M. Whitney to honor Peggy’s mother, an involved parent and Girl Scout leader. She believed that young children learn through consistent, respectful, trusting adult role models, through inquiry and investigation of the world, and that education is a foundation of our democracy. DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP Megan Mulhair Rebecca Pietropaolo Benefits freshman majoring in special education or rehabilitative science. Selection is based upon academic achievement (minimum SAT of 1000 combined, top 20 percent of class), leadership and community service. GINNY THORNBURGH RECOGNITION SCHOLARSHIP Katelyn Burkhart Awarded annually to an outstanding junior or senior majoring in special education. Selection is based upon academic record (minimum QPA 3.5) and service to exceptional individuals. GREG VAYDA SCHOLARSHIP Samantha Mihelic Established by family and friends to honor the memory of Greg Vayda, son of long-time chairman of the Clarion University Special Education Department Ken Vayda and Mrs. Vayda. COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND INFORMATION SCIENCES COLLEGE-WIDE BETA GAMMA SIGMA FALL 2016 Kristen Cerenzia Courtney Hunsberger Kaitlyn Plummer SPRING 2017 Samantha Byerly Nicholas Donatelli Kaley Pittsley Morgan Woodin Nicole Dehner Jordyn Jones Jared Stack Victoria Evans Jared Kozlowski Kayla VanHolten Natalie Everett Eric Pascucci Erica Ciccone Kelly Dungan Molly Schultz Kayleigh Collier Logan Lauer Danielle Speer Heather Davis Emily Paskowski Sarah Wolf The highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive in an undergraduate or master’s program at a school accredited by AACSB International. Graduate (MBA) students must rank in the top 20 percent of their graduating class, seniors in the top 10 percent and juniors in the top seven percent. 12 CHARLES P. LEACH, SR. SCHOLARSHIP Natalie Everett Kayla VanHolten Nathan Williams Benefits an outstanding business student of at least sophomore standing, based on academic record, contribution to the university, and participation in extracurricular activities and professional organizations. COBA ADVISORY COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP William Wasilko E. WILSON AMSLER SCHOLARSHIP Heather Davis Molly Schultz Kelly Dungan Morgan Woodin Kaley Pittsley Wade Reichelderfer Established in recognition of E. Wilson Amsler and his many contributions to the community and the university to benefit an outstanding business major. EDWARD G. KRIEBEL FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Erin Allio Kaylin Kinnan Wesley Rowe Anthony Servette Benefits students who demonstrate entrepreneurial skills, have the dedication to quality and hard work demonstrated by the Kriebel family and who demonstrate need not met by federal or state aid. KROH FAMILY BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP Samantha Byerly Emily Mitchell Tyler Falk Melanie Peckman Katie Helwig Cassidy Shaffer Courtney Hunsberger Marissa Sheffer Established by D. Scott Kroh (’74) and his wife, Pamela, to benefit a student in the College of Business Administration and Information Sciences. Intended for upper-division students who maintain a strong academic performance in preparation for a successful career in a field of business. S&T BANK/MBA SCHOLARSHIP Gideon Woelfel Established by S&T Bank for graduate students enrolled in the MBA program with a minimum QPA of 3.5 and/or a GMAT score of 550. First preference is given to Pennsylvania residents. DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY ACCOUNTANCY DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP Tamara Butler Natalie Everett Emily Mitchell Kayla VanHolten Criteria used in selecting current students as recipients include senior standing, academic record, classroom performance, and participation in university activities. CHARLES J. PINENO ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP Samantha Byerly Honors Dr. Charles Pineno. Candidates are senior accounting majors with high academics and service to the department. GARY L. MERZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Heather Davis Awarded in memory of professor Gary L. Merz to a senior accounting major based upon academic performance. HARRY JOSEPH SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Monica Munsch Established by David C. Smith (’64) in memory of his father. Accounting major must be a full-time undergraduate student, have a minimum of 1000 SAT and must demonstrate financial need. MASTERS ACCOUNTANCY (MACC) SCHOLARSHIP Heather Davis Scott Trimpey RUTH N. PICI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (FRESHMAN) Kelley DeSantis Sabrina Perilli Established by Frank A. Pici, ’77, in honor of his mother, for freshmen accounting major from southwestern Pennsylvania (preferably East Allegheny, Elizabeth Forward, McKeesport and Gateway school districts). Student must rank in the upper 40 percent of high school class and have a minimum 1000 SAT (combined). 13 WILLIAM AND OLIVE BARNES SCHOLARSHIP (FRESHMAN) Wesley Rowe Established by professor Greg Barnes in honor of his parents. Incoming freshmen must have a minimum 1100 SAT (combined) and rank in the upper 10 percent of their high school class. First preference to accounting majors. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP Zachary Shoup This endowment is awarded based upon a high degree of academic achievement along with a significant level of leadership in college and/or community activities. ECONOMIC DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP & RESEARCH Melanie Peckman Christina Rizer Scholarships, research and other activities in support of department programs. ENID DENNIS SCHOLARSHIP Victoria Evans Honoring former professor Dr. Enid Dennis for academically accomplished junior and senior economics majors. OMICRON DELTA EPSILON MEMBERS 2016 Samantha Bonner Mikayla Burlingame Victoria Jacklyn Evans Lauren Hollobaugh Bradly Mocniak Jared Stack Megan Yvorra Kalyn Kerr Christina Rizer Andrew Titley Matthew Limer Stephanie Russell Emily Vislay Alexis D. Freeborn Cory McNamara Bessey Simon Kaitlin Joy West International Economics Honor Society accredited by the Association of College Honor Societies ACHS. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE ANNUAL FINANCE SCHOLARSHIPS John Bello Monica Munsch Corey Horgan Samantha Schlak Courtney Hunsberger Molly Schultz Rebecca Lewis Marissa Sheffer BURNS & BURNS SCHOLARSHIP Wade Reichelderfer Awarded to a top ranked student based upon academic achievement and participation in extracurricular activities. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE SCHOLARSHIP Kayla VanHolten William Wasilko Scholarships for finance majors. EWEDEMI FINANCE & INTERNATIONAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP Heather Davis Awarded to a graduating senior who is an outstanding corporate finance major. FINANCE SCHOLARSHIP Samuel Gatesman Sara Watson Christina Meyer Logan Reed Dylan Teprag A renewable endowment for finance majors. GRAY REAL ESTATE SCHOLARSHIP Cassidy Shaffer Awarded to a sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in finance or real estate based upon academic achievement, career goals, and service to the department and to the university. 14 HENRY G. BURNS SCHOLARSHIP Natalie Everett Tyler Falk Four-year renewable freshman scholarship for finance or real estate majors. Award is based on high school academic record, SAT or ACT results, and class rank. OUTSTANDING FINANCE STUDENT Austin Glass OUTSTANDING REAL ESTATE STUDENT Morgan McElravy DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT & MARKETING ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP Nathan Williams Criteria include academic record, classroom performance and participation in university activities. BONNIE SILVERTONGUE MEMORIAL MARKETING SCHOLARSHIP Kaley Pittsley Awarded to an outstanding business major planning for a career in marketing. Criteria include academic achievement, extracurricular activities and service to the Clarion University community. DONALD E. & BERNADETTE HUGUS CROOKS SCHOLARSHIP Tyler Beichner Olivia Keltz Ashley Poling Awarded to incoming freshmen who demonstrate strong work ethic and desire to excel. Preference is given to marketing majors. Renewable for up to four years. JIM & KAREN PESEK SCHOLARSHIP Rebecca Pyne Annual scholarship given to a top ranking student majoring in management or industrial relations. LEONARD & SALLY ANN ACKERMAN SCHOLARSHIP Makenna Kuntz Wade Reichelderfer Management or industrial relations majors should have completed at least 30 credits at Clarion University. Minimum overall QPA of 3.25 is required in all Clarion courses and in Clarion business courses. MARKETING DEVELOPMENT SCHOLAR Molly Schultz MARKETING MANAGEMENT SCHOLAR Kelly Dungan MARKETING RESEARCH SCHOLAR Andrew Skubisz OUTSTANDING MARKETING STUDENT Kaley Pittsley OUTSTANDING MANAGEMENT STUDENT Wade Reichelderfer PAUL Y. KIM ADVERTISING MANAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP Melanie Peckman Awarded to an outstanding marketing major who plans for a career in the field of advertising management. The recipient is selected on the basis of academic achievement, extracurricular activities and service to the department. RETAIL MANAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP Morgan Woodin The award is made to a student planning a career in retail management. 15 School of Information Sciences DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER INFORMATION SCIENCE CIS DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP Jonathan Dunn Awarded annually to a computer science or information systems major based on academic excellence and participation in university and community activities. DR. AHMAD GAMALUDDIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Rachel Lamantia In honor of a former professor who helped build Clarion’s renowned library science program. Awarded to M.S.L.S. students with a minimum cumulative QPA of 3.5 committed to international/multicultural librarianship. GEORGE R. LEWIS SCHOLARSHIP Evan Black Aaron Cooper Awarded to outstanding computer science majors in honor of George S. Lewis, former director of Computing Services. DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY SCIENCE B. OLDT LIBRARY SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP Kathryn Monsell ELEANOR DEWALD MOORE AWARD Cody Whitton Sarah Yorks In recognition of the former alumna, ’42, who also served as associate professor, assistant librarian and faculty member. The award benefits an undergraduate junior or senior with professional potential, preparing for school librarianship. ELIZABETH RUPERT LIBRARY SCIENCE GRADUATE SCHOLAR Nicole Loffredo Amber Morgan-Opitz Honors a former alumna, professor, dean, and interim president. Benefits MSLS with a minimum 9 credits, academic achievement, and service to the department. CHARLES R. FLACK SCHOLARSHIP Rachel Lamantia Established in memory of a former department head; for full-time, continuous study sophomore or junior BSEd or MSLS majors with potential in librarianship and contribution to the department, preferrably a physically challenged student. H.W. WILSON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Staci Bettencourt Awarded to promising sophomore or junior library science or MSLS sudent with a minimum of 9 credits, academic achievement and contribution to the department. Preference given to physically disabled students. HELEN AND LAWRENCE SMITH SCHOLARSHIP—LIBRARY SCIENCE Cody Whitton Established by Mrs. Helen Smith in memory of her husband. Awarded to full-time juniors or seniors majoring in library science or mathematics who have completed at least 64 credits and have a minimum 3.0 QPA. HELEN FERRY SHIELDS SCHOLARSHIP Kellie Rice Established to honor Clarion alumna Helen Ferry Shields for her work in the field. Awarded to freshman or sophomore transfer students from western Pennsylvania majoring in library science, junior or senior library science majors who have strong academics and significant contributions to the department, and a graduate student. 16 CLARION UNIVERSITY–VENANGO ALEXANDER “BUD” MARKS SCHOLARSHIP Ashlee Roth Established by Ardelle Marks to honor her husband, corporate treasurer of National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation. Applicants must be a full-time freshman, either a traditional or returning adult, who graduated from Oil City High School with a minimum 2.75 QPA and be a business-related major. Renewable. DERRICK PUBLISHING COMPANY/IMO EDWARD P. BOYLE Devon Chase Kaitlyn Vale Candidates must reside in Venango, Clarion or Forest county and attend Venango College. Academic merit and financial need is evaluated, with first priority given to an employee or child/spouse of an employee. DR. & MRS. ARTHUR WILLIAM PHILLIPS/IMO WILLIAM MCFATE AND JUDGE WILLIAM BREENE SCHOLARSHIP Ericka Fox-Feroz Melissa Kelsch Brittany Hamelly Alexis Sanderson Sarah Jefferis Joshua Volchko Amber Jock Emily White Benefits Clarion University students entering fields of study in health-related professions. Recipients shall have demonstrated financial need and academic merit. DR. GLENN R. MCELHATTAN SCHOLARSHIP Lindsey Akam Breanna Monnin Lacey Bates Brenna Ritter Melissa Manbeck Savannah Mona Honors a Clarion alumnus and chemistry department faculty member at Venango College. Candidates must be high school seniors enrolled at Venango College. Awards are granted based upon academic achievement. DR. THOMAS GARDNER RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP Meghan Fredley Honors Dr. Gardner Candidates must be enrolled in the baccalaureate degree program in radiation technology. FRANK CLARK SCHOLARSHIP Julia Dittman Honors a speech and theater department professor. Benefits a Venango County high school freshman with a minimum 950 SAT and graduation in the upper half of their class. Second preference to Clarion County schools. GALAXY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Ericka Fox-Feroz Awarded annually to a Venango County resident. GLORIA J. ZAMPOGNA SCHOLARSHIP Mary Maleski Tony M. Zampogna Sr. established this memorial to his late wife, who had a long and distinguished nursing career. Awarded annually to an ASN degree candidate demonstrating financial need, preferably Venango Catholic High School graduates. HIGH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR PART-TIME STUDENTS Patrick Azzara Christina Brown Dawn Daman Ashley Exley Paula Hockman Veronika Kovba Mary Maleski Erin Mohar Emily Quaill Robert Scouten Danyelle Tidd Jason Bell April Charlton Beth Deatrick Bethany Fleming Gretchen Jennings Nancy Kutches Courtney McLaren Bradley Myers John Reitz Michael Shaffer Cody Wakefield Jeri Bell Laurie Christy Lisa Dostick Thomas Hall Ryan Karcher Andrea Larsen Justin McNurlen Kasey O’Neal Kayla Rockey Margaret Stahlman Kasandra Weitlich Cheri Book Lisa Dailey Wynne Dunkle Kelsey Hardman Rebecca Kephart Jennifer Lyons Timothy Michael Alaina Phillips Donna Santillo Carol Sulthaus Danina Wharton Tyler Agosti Jaimie Arthur Jacob Beckey Justine Berkhouse Meya Aikens Lauren Atwell Tyler Beichner Andrew Bernstein Cameron Akins Samuel Atwell Jordan Bekelja Anish Bhagwat HONORS PROGRAM Gabriel Ackman Shannon Ankney Samantha Beal Kaitlyn Bell 17 Trevor Black Katlyn Bonifay Madison Bumbarger Brody Cararie Aaron Cooper Kevin Croyle Amanda Droney Natalie Else Brittany Fitzgerald Leah Fryer Sarah Garrett Shelby Groff Cecelia Harmon Tyler Hilbert Brooke Homan Warren Huey Emma Kehn Claire Klanica Hannah Lakatos Cody Litz Heather Mahoney Alexis Mazur Hallie McGrew Megan Moore Kaitlyn Mulligan Hunter Nicholson Amy Orzechowski Kaitlyn Plummer Nicholas Rhoades Kaitlynn Sass Riley Schindler Bethany Shetler Matthew Siefert Cody Smith Rachel Stoltz Lauryn Tyler Tara Welker-Martin Lindsey Wohar Kaitlin Zoccola Megan Blashford Mallory Brannon Shane Burns Christopher Carey Drew Cooper Ashley Deen Rebecca Dudek Tyler Falk Christopher Foose Ellora Gallo Regan Gaydash Darby Grunwald Gabrielle Harris Andie Hill Corinne Hoopes Sarah Hunsberger Olivia Keltz Breanne Kothe Alisa Landers Mark Liu Keith Maitland Taylor McClay Tyler Miller Krista Mosi Kenzi Mundkowsky Brandon Nielsen Marissa Paredes Ashley Poling Morgan Rickley Lea Saunders Tonya Shaffer Abigail Shipley Andrew Skubisz Francheska Smith Jennifer Stuart Stephanie Warner Jordyn Wilson Elina Wright Tree Zuzzio Benjamin Blinn Margaret Brown Cameron Butler Devon Chase Katlyn Corbett Jessica Denzer Loren Dukate Jessica Fesenmyer Autumn Fotta Katharine Gannon Siriluk Geytenbeek Robert Hacku Jon Haycock Catherine Hogg Corey Horgan Abigail Johnston Kristina Kiritchenko Morgan Krieger Kinsey Laninga Peter Long Padraic Manning Edward McFadden Sarah Minnix Megan Mulhair Keith Myers Elizabeth Novotny Lauren Pellegrino Clarissa Potsubay Alexis Robison Danielle Savitsky Marissa Sheffer Zachary Shoup Lindsay Smelcer Hunter Smith Dakota Topf William Wasilko Olivia Wissinger Eric Zavinski Ian Bond Sydney Buffington Tamara Butler Quentin Claypool Christina Cotton Emily Dibble Kelly Dungan Amanda Fiechuk Alex Francette Xavier Garibay Joshua Gibson Kate Hammond Morgan Herold Therese Holzapfel Sarah Hrubetz Stephenie Kahle Tyler Kitzmiller Tony Kumetis Alison Lashinsky Lauren Magee Judith Mason Dylan McGlone Garrett Moats Rebecca Mullen Alexandra Nelson Eliza O’Neal Sabrina Perilli Wade Reichelderfer Tatiana Sangadzhieva Christian Schill Brianna Shepherd Heidi-Jo Shuttleworth Hannah Smelscer Melinda Sovak Meg Toy Mary Weiher Gideon Woelfel Hope Zimmerman LOUIS ADELSON VENANGO HOUSING AWARD Joelle Hoffman James Reese Scholarships are available for students living in Venango Campus housing and showing financial need. MARGERY L. HIMES SCHOLARSHIP Kody Beer Jennifer Gregory Emma Mohnkern Jendiss Robinson Nicole DeLoe Mary Maleski Lisa Penston Jordan Travis Shania Ditzenberger Tara McHenry Melanie Pierce Jaylee Donovan Courtney McLaren Hannah Powell Established in 2013 by Ms. Himes who who taught for 21 years in the Redbank Valley School district. Award is based on scholastic aptitude and financial need for students who attend Venango College. NATHAN & JACK GOURLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Autumn Babcock Elizabeth Haughey Aubrey Irwin Benefits returning adult students at Venango Campus. OIL CITY ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP David Kellner Recipient must be a graduate of Oil City, Cranberry or Venango Christian high schools. Selected on the basis of academic record, financial need and participation in extracurricular activities. 18 OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARDS Suzanne Ames, Administration Technology Brian Felmlee, Industrial Technology Elizabeth Haughey, Contribution to Student Life Kelsey Viertel, Nursing Miranda Basham, Rehabilitative Sciences Colin Hartzell, Criminal Justice Brenna Ritter, Medical Imaging Sciences PENNZOIL SCHOLARSHIP Brianna Mershimer Endowment account established by Pennzoil. Award criteria are based on academic achievement and financial need. PHI THETA KAPPA Miranda Baumcratz John Reitz Jessica Bronder Peter Vanderhoof Nicholas Elslager Jocelyn Forsythe The international honor society recognizes the academic achievement of two-year college students and provides opportunities for individual growth and development through honors, leadership and service programming. RONALD E. BLACK SCHOLARSHIP David Kellner Preference is given to adult students who are residents of Venango County. SECOND PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN HEALTH SCIENCE MAJORS SCHOLARSHIP Lauren Bogar Esther Ridel Candidates must be health science majors. Priority is given to Venango County residents with financial need. The award may be renewed in succeeding years. VENANGO CAMPUS ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP Ashley Keener Cheyenne Paden Beau Shepherd Awarded to Venango, Forest and Clarion county residents attending Venango College for health careers. WILLIAM HUBER SR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Elizabeth Steenbergh Established by friends of the Venango County resident, who was an exceptional guitarist and extremely active in the community. Eligible recipient must be an active community member. ZONTA CLUB OF OIL CITY-FRANKLIN SCHOLARSHIP Erica Thomas Benefits students who reside in Venango County based upon their academic record, financial need, and participation in extracurricular activities. School of Health Sciences DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION SCIENCES & DISORDERS EDWIN R. “JACK” SIMPSON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Jessica Walls Sarah Wilson Established to honor professor Simpson by Speech Pathology program family, friends and members. EMILY SCHENA SCHOLARSHIP Paige Zimnik Established by Delta Zeta Sorority in memory of Emily Schena to support either a Clarion University student pursuing a degree in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders or a Delta Zeta member (or both). MARIAN RENN MARSHALL MEMORIAL FELLOW Taylor Eastlick Shaina Rankin Jessica Walls Assists undergraduate and graduate students admitted to the Speech Pathology Graduate Program. Selection is made by the department on the basis of the student’s undergraduate academic records. 19 DEPARTMENT OF NURSING DOLORES SHERMAN NURSING SCHOLARSHIP Melissa Myers Annual award for a full-time BSN student. Criteria include grades in nursing course work, overall academic record, financial need, recommendation of nursing instructors, and service to the university and/or profession. DOROTHY MAY STORY SMITH SCHOLARSHIP Gabrielle Harris Annual award established by David C. Smith (’64) in memory of his mother. Eligible nursing students must be an undergraduate student, have a minimum 1000 SAT, and demonstrate financial need. DR. JULIA DONOVAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Andrea Smith Memorial award provides financial support to students pursuing a career in nursing. Graduating ASN students pursuing the BSN or entering the RN-MSN program, with strong academics and financial need, are eligible. MARY ELLEN HORLACHER OLDT NURSING SCHOLARSHIP Katlyn Bonifay Alyssa Creighton Courtney McLaren Established by the Barbara Oldt Living Trust to honor her mother, Mary Ellen Horlacher Oldt. Preference is given to undergraduates from Union, Snyder and Northumberland counties in Pennsylvania who are pursuing an Associate of Science in Nursing degree and/or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Clarion University. MARY SPAULDING NURSING SCHOLARSHIP Katherine Field Benefits nursing students. NURSING DEPARTMENT ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP Melissa Myers Benefits nursing students. ROSEMARY COOGAN ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP Courtney McLaren Mariah Treiber Established by John A. Coogan Jr., in memory of his late wife, who had a long and distinguished nursing career. Awarded to nursing majors demonstrating academic merit and financial need. THEODORE R. SHAW AND LILLIAN M. (SHAW) SHINKLE NURSING SCHOLARSHIP Thomas Culley Mary Maleski Established by the Oil City Lions Club in honor of Lillian Shaw Shinkle and Ted Shaw. Candidates must be recent graduates of Oil City or Venango Christian high schools and must be entering their first year of study at Venango College. Renewable in the second year of study at either Venango College or Clarion University. VIRGIL & CAROL FREEBOURN SCHOLARSHIP Lisa Penston Established by Royce E. Freebourn in honor of his parents, the award benefits nursing majors attending Venango College. Students must be better than average and demonstrate financial need. UNIVERSITY-WIDE AWARDS AFSCME SCHOLARSHIP Megan Hepfl Kristie Rhoades Audrey Hummell Kolton Stiglitz Keaton King Logan McFarland Six annual $500 scholarships are awarded to university staff members and their dependents. BOARD OF GOVERNORS SCHOLARSHIP Brenton Acorn-Lopez Imarii Anderson Shayla Barrett Kaitlyn Bell Benjamin Blinn Tyler Agosti Makayla Anderson Miranda Basham Rickie Bellamy Ian Bond Naaila Ali Kimberly Ayers-Carr Daivonna Battle Anish Bhagwat Ta’Hira Boone-Branch 20 Aaricka Anderson Emily Baker Tyler Beichner Alyssa Blanock Taylor Braunagel Patrick Briotte Nathan Bunyon Brody Cararie Coralie Compere Deatrice Dillard Rebecca Dudek Jada Flemings Alex Francette Matthew Gathers Troynisha Granat Rachael Harbaugh Jayelah Hayes Tyler Holben Leslie Hoye Nathan Kahle Hannah Kruger Steven Lippold Morgan Manglaviti Dylan McGlone Tyler Miller Megan Moore Shannon Myers Brandon Nielsen Carri Pakozdi Alexis Phillip Damodica Robinson Emily Shoup Jasmyn Smith Gary Teague Derrick Watson Makenzie Woltz Azairea Bronson Shane Burns Brenda Cedeno-Avila Aaron Cooper Kristi Dixon Loren Dukate Scott Florence Leah Fryer Regan Gaydash Erica Greer Cecelia Harmon Ashantae Hearst Therese Holzapfel Sarah Hrubetz Matthew Kamenicky Shu Tak Kui Peter Long Judith Mason Hakeim McKenzie Sarah Minnix Kaesi Morelli Natalia Naranjo Kiara Nixon Marissa Paredes Mekhi Pitts Alexis Robison Chelsea Simonson Jennifer Stuart Jonathan Thompson Adrian Weber Elina Wright Prince Brooks Anthony Burt Quentin Claypool Drew Cooper K’Juan Doughty Sam Fareri Jalia Foster Xavier Garibay Danielle Gettemy Breanna Greggs Anthony Harper Brana Hill Brooke Homan Warren Huey Claire Klanica Hannah Lakatos Melissa Lutz Taylor McClay Shaquan McPhaul-Barr Shaney Mitchell Kaitlyn Mulligan Dulce Navarro Aaliyah Odom Sabrina Perilli Rebecca Podrosky Adriana Robles Abreu Lindsay Smelcer Shamour Talbert Kayla VanHolten Alexis White Eric Zavinski Kourtney Brown Tamara Butler Armon Coleman Marana Czap Amanda Droney Jessica Fesenmyer Sarah Fox Samuel Gatesman Sydney Gladfelter Darby Grunwald Jon Haycock Parker Hinderliter Katelyn Hosler Aaryn Hunt Jaymee Kraus Alisa Landers Lauren Magee Edward McFadden Aolany Mercado Taylor Montue Hana Murphy Etor Ndinyah Zaa-Raa Padgett Tae’Jon Petway Gloria Pytlak Iman Ross Asia Smith Derek Taylor Briana Wade Andrew White Tree Zuzzio BOBBI SCHOLARSHIP Melissa Evans Established by H. Roberta “Bobbi” Heeter for freshmen dependent children of widows or widowers. Renewable with a 2.5 cumulative GPA on a year-to-year basis. CECIL & AGNES RHODES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Courtney Rankin Established by Rev. Clayton Rhodes (’53) in memory of his parents. Candidate must be a graduate of Union High School (Clarion County) in the upper two-fifths of his/her class and have a minimum 900 SAT (combined). CHRISTOPHER J. STAHLMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP-CLARION CO. Gabrielle Harris Sarah Hunsberger Established in memory of this CU graduate by his parents, in recognition of academic achievement, integrity and service for a Clarion-Limestone student with minimum 950 SAT (combined) and GPA of 3.3. Renewable. CIO ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Nicholas Shirk Created by a gift from the Chief Information Officers Scholarship Foundation, facilitated by Mark Egan (’78). Benefits students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in information technology who have financial need. CLARION ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP Leo Aiello Samantha Allegretto Lauren Atwell Caleb Bailey Harrison Baldwin Ian Barrett Cassandra Beck Carroll Beighley Katie Benson Cameron Akins Erin Allio Nicole Auvil Kody Bair Austin Barger Daniel Baumcratz Jacob Beckey Jordan Bekelja Jessi Berarducci Samantha Albert Bryce Altman Bailey Ayme Edward Baker Abby Barnes Michelle Baumcratz Andrew Beels John Bello Erika Berkhoudt 21 Chase Alcorn Mickenna Ansell Fisher Bagiatis Anthony Baker Ashley Barnett Justin Baumgarten Aryn Beichner Dylan Bender Justine Berkhouse Andrew Bernstein Kayce Bobnar Katlyn Bonifay Christan Bowshier Harley Brandt Kaitlin Brest Margaret Brown Riley Burkholder Katilyn Caldwell Meghan Carpenter Robin Cebula Holly Chapman Kara Chojnacki Jennifer Clark Jocelyn Colussy Katlyn Corbett Allison Covert Thomas Csorba Zachary Dancisin Raymond Dent Cole Devine Stephanie Digregorio Morgan Douglass Hannah Drass Amanda Elder Douglas Erdley Megan Fannin Brittany Fitzgerald Samantha Frye Ellora Gallo Mariah Gareis Samantha Gatesman Chris Gildea Stephanie Gordon Taramaire Gravallese Megan Grzesiuk Miranda Halpin Megan Hesser Sydney Holler Hannah Hosier Sarah Hunsberger Dustin Jamison Abigail Johnston Seth Kaminski Emma Kehn Kaylin Kinnan Bridget Klein Melissa Kratzer Devin Kruup Lauren Leatherman Indeah Lewis Kaitlynne Little Renay Long Joshua Lucas Evan Lutz Madeline Marker Katherine Martinelli Makenzie May Hugh McClafferty Megan McCoy Breanna McGaughey Riley Bessetti Brittany Bogacki Sarah Boodjeh Carah Boyer Kalea Bray Tyler Breth Blythe Bryner Hannah Butch Alison Campbell Eva Carroll Antonio Cercone Sherry Chappell Alex Christensen Corey Clarke Kiara Comiske Ian Corbett Adrienne Crist Natalie Cubbon Nhon Dang Jessica Denzer Matthew Deyarmin Deatrice Dillard Matthew Dovidas Amy Drick Natalie Else Thomas Evans John Fink Malorri Fleming Clancy Fyock Katharine Gannon Sarah Garrett Mia Gatto Caleb Gilliland Phillip Goth Jessica Greiner Robert Hacku Madison Hamilton Andie Hill Haley Holzwarth Katelyn Hosler Logan Hurrelbrink Amber Jock Christopher Jones Leah Kappel Elizabeth Kelly Samuel Kinney Brittany Kope Brooke Kriebel Chelsea Lanigan Breanna Leidy Abigail Lieb Cody Litz Christian Long Nicole Lukens Erin MacKinlay Callie Marshall Kodie Mateer Alexis Mazur Justine McClaine Ryan McDermott Kameryn McGee Kelsi Biondo Meghan Bohach Karissa Border Autumn Boyer Allison Brent Kaitlyn Brooks Gregory Bulsak Jared Buzard Brendon Carlson Madison Cashmer Matthew Chapman Devon Chase Cheyenne Clark Hannah Collings Haley Conner Samantha Costello Kathryn Cromer Alyssa Cujas Kirsten Davis Kelley DeSantis Brenna Deyarmin Emily Dingfelder Lucas Drake Nathaniel Dudzic Shawn Engstrom Melissa Evans Melissa Fischetti Autumn Fotta Bradley Gable Rose Ganoe Casey Gaston Cole Gezik Alexis Girty Celeste Graham Anthony Grenus Paidyn Hale Tyler Harlan Megan Hoehn Ava Homan Mikayla Houser Wyatt Inlow Cary Johns Stephenie Kahle Isaac Kaye Joseph Kerrigan Heather Kinniburgh Sarah Kosack Thomas Krieger Kristianna Last Gregory Leonard Jay Lindbert Jillian Lohner Sierra Loring Brooke Lundy Lauren Magee Ronald Marshall Jessica Mateer Caleb McCandless Kyle McConnell Hannah McElrath Elise McGovern 22 Jared Bish Alexis Boie Ronald Bouch Tyler Bradley Rachael Brent Nicholas Brothers Jessica Burch Clairemarie Buzard Presley Carpenter Aurea Castro Shayla Chapman Lindsey Chatterton Sadie Clark Letizia Collini Cassandra Cooper Christina Cotton Kevin Croyle Timothy Curtis Nicole Deitz Hannah Devan Jamie Dieffenbach Shania Ditzenberger Laken Draksler Joseph Dunleavy Christopher Enos Samantha Fabian Skylar Fiscus Hannah Frey Monica Galino Mackenzie Ganoe Hannah Gatesman Jenna Gialloreto Kaitlyn Glaser Katherine Graham Shelby Groff Nathan Hall Gabrielle Harris Katrina Hoff Corey Horgan Brianna Hughes Diane Jaehn Kevin Johnson Emily Kamats Michael Keefer William King Katelyn Kister Braden Koukal Morgan Krieger Rogers Laugand Rebecca Lewis Danielle Lippert Louis Lombardo Rachael Louder Jenna Lupone Heather Mahoney Maggie Martin Allison Matter Sarah McCauley Kelly McCorkle Kylie McElrath Eiley McGregor Hallie McGrew Dalton Meals Megan Middleton Emilie Miller Garrett Moats Emily Monrean Megan Mulhair Tyler Murray Alyssa Nelson Abbigale Newman Cheyanne Northrup Madison Nugent Luke Obenrader Olivia Olson Julianna Pagliaro Dante Paul Sabrina Perilli Michelle Petrilla Ashley Poling Jocelyn Pryor Courtney Rankin Logan Reed Morgan Reinard Morgan Rickley Hannah Roberts Wesley Rowe Jennifer Russell Robert Sawicki Samantha Schlak Timothy Schreiber Gena Seymour Beau Shepherd Nicholas Shirk Alivia Shuttleworth DeAnna Singer Hunter Sliker Kira Smith Hunter Smith Melinda Sovak Brooke Stello Justin Stone Harrison Strimbu Danielle Taylor Cassandra Thomas Tatum Tomak Jordan Travis William Upperman Haley Vaughn Joshua Volchko Taylor Wahl Sara Watson Kristen Weinman Alyssa White Esther Williams Lindsey Wohar Alison Wright Hope Zimmerman Maitland McMillen Samuel Metcalfe Samantha Miller Michael Miller Lakyn Modaffare Nicholas Monteleone Rebecca Mullen Nickita Muto Alexandra Nelson Sierra Nicholes Elizabeth Novotny Cassandra O’Malley Ethan Okunas Melanie Opyrchal Carly Park Celeste Pearce Kaylee Perovich Jack Peura Jason Poor Rebecca Pyne Dalton Ray Scott Reed Beth Renaud Hanna Rigby Marissa Robertson Macy Rubin Timothy Sandberg Natalie Scassera Brandon Schmude Briana Schwab Kacey Shaffer Courtney Sherry Zachary Shoup Angelina Sibeto Ashley Slade Joseph Sliwoski Lily Smith Maeve Smith Olivia Sparks Brianna Stetts Ann Stone Hannah Swartz Dylan Teprag Diane Thompson Dakota Topf Rachel Trunzo Kaitlyn Vale Ginger Verdill Holly Volk Chasey Wakefield Cameron Weaver Anneliese Welch Ben Wiest Abbey Wilson Sarah Wolbert Tashia Wright Jerianne Zona Amelia McMurtray Jerad Meterko Erica Miller Rachel Millis Kayla Molzer Chandler Moorhouse Kenzi Mundkowsky Abigayle Myford Maia Neumont Harry Nolan Veronika Noyszewski Eliza O’Neal Megen Oliphant Amy Orzechowski Alec Pataski Sterlling Pedersen Matthew Perry Rebecca Pietropaolo Nathan Porter Peyton Quigley Rebecca Reck Abigail Reed Ariel Rhoads Makenzie Riley Jesse Rosario- Adams Andrew Rubritz Tatiana Sangadzhieva Ian Schaeffer Leann Schneider Anthony Servette Rachael Shaw Abigail Shipley Samuel Showman Joshua Silka Danae Slaugenhaupt Hannah Smelscer Marina Smith Zachary Snelick Bryan Stamler Elle Stine Danielle Stoner Collin Switzer Jakob Terry Jasmine Thompson Melissa Totin Alyssa Tufano Justin Vasil Noah Vereb Andrew Vonada Blake Walter Zoe Weaver Tara Welker-Martin Elizabeth Williams Leanne Wilson Bailey Wrhen Nichole Zacherl Clarence Zook 23 Lucas McNamara Jessica Micco William Miller Haley Miscovich Sabryn Momberger Krista Mosi Nicole Murray Luke Nellis Stephanie Nevel Sasha Norris Dean Nugent Megan O’Neil Jose Olivas John Othites Helen Patterson Taylor PenningtonDunkel Kayce Pifer Taylor Powell Taylor Randall Vinisha Reddy Serena Reidler Zoe Richwine Matthea Robbins Matthew Roth Keilani Rupp Lea Saunders Riley Schindler Kristin Schrecengost Matthew Severns Anna Sheen Rebecca Shirey Heidi-Jo Shuttleworth Devin Singer Stephanie Slike Katie Smith Gregory Smith Joel Snyder Carrie Stanish Jessica Stitts Alexis Stormer Jaclyn Talasky Madison Thomas Kimberly Thurston Meg Toy Zachary Tyler Mia Vasquez Trey Vigus Breyona Wagner William Wasilko Mary Weiher Ariel Wenner Carly Williams Olivia Wissinger Taylor Wright Robert Zilhaver Carly Zukowski CLARION EAGLE TRANSFER AWARD Meya Aikens Rebecca Bailey Heather Bobber Matthew Burke Taylor Cahill Jeremy Codispot Colleen Cunningham Tiarrah Dehncke Rebecca Domer Hailee Foster Joshua Gibson Austin Hasbrouck Alena Henderson Rachel Hoffman Jenala Jones Jessica Kenny Julia Kocher Morgan Lehman Alexandra Lombardozzi Marissa Maddigan Dakota Matthews Rachel Miller Nelliram Muniz-Mendez Brian Patrick McKenzie Rodriguez Kelsey Sack Anna Marie Seader Devin Shellhammer Cassidy Smith Austin Stivason Lexis Twentier Mason Whisinnand Brent Zanella Sierra Andres Cory Barber Alexis Bobbert Jennifer Burkholder Logan Chernicky Jill Collins Claudia Davenport Ryann Denochick Olivia Doverspike Jeremiah Frazier Alex Graf Cierra Hatch Sydney Henning Matthew Hull Jordyn Jones Kendra Kepple Cameron Kockler Sarah Lipovsky Adam Lomicka Danielle Maier Luke McAllister Chance Miranda Aaron Nalepa Joshua Payne-White Crystal Ross Christian Schill Stephanie Serrano Chantal Simard Kurt Smith Britiny Stofen Kali Watson Ryleigh Wholeben Stephanie Zimmerman Cora Ashenfelder Katlyn Barthen Meredith Boice Brittani Burris Kira Clouse Sierra Colwell Liberty Davis Jackie Dever Maura Farkas Ashley Galla Alyssa Harmon Matthew Hedderman Angela Hewitt Rachel Hutchison Joshua Kahle DeAnna Kinzie Sidney Kohute Amanda Lisk Victoria Lowry Mikayla Mann Tasia McCullough Shane Morgan Paige Nye Ralph Pendleton Kevin Ross Robert Schugg Alicia Shawley Jacob Slagle Blake Steininger Olivia Stuckley Alexis Welsh Haley Wykoff Jensen Bachman Kelly Bintrim Lydia Borland Daniel Bush Dakota Cochran Jacob Craig Marissa Decanio Hannah Dewey Matthew Flickinger Siriluk Geytenbeek Tanner Harris Raymond Helgert Heather Hoch Alexander Jones Marina Kelly Monica Kisiel Derek Lauer Sierra Loehrer Hunter Lydick Franklin Markle Kayla McKelvey Danielle Mortimer Courtney Paton Adriana Robles Abreu Bryan Sack Carli Schwickrath Maxwell Sheaffer Jessica Smerkar Rebekah Stern Melanie Taylor Kali Wesolowski Justin Yates This merit scholarship is awarded to students entering as transfer students with GPAs above 3.0. CLARION HIGH ACHIEVER SCHOLARSHIP Jaimie Arthur Siriluk Geytenbeek Padraic Manning Helen Patterson Jordyn Wilson Margaret Brown Shelby Groff Samantha Miller Vinisha Reddy Madison Bumbarger Wyatt Inlow Kaylar Moser Brianna Shepherd Cameron Butler Olivia Keltz Elizabeth Novotny Trey Vigus This merit scholarship is limited to students matriculating with very high GPAs and test scores. CLARION UNIVERSITY RYLA SCHOLARSHIP Anna Pyne This merit scholarship is awarded to outstanding students who participated in the Rotary Youth Leadership Academy. CLARION UNIVERSITY STEM SCHOLARSHIP Alexandria Adkins Vincent Coniglio Erin Grigorovich Keith Maitland Matthew Siefert Andrew Baker Amanda Fiechuk Cody Hollabaugh Anna Pyne Melinda Sovak Jacob Beckey Christopher Foose Tony Kumetis Morgan Rickley Leah Vensel Mallory Brannon Christopher Frye Mitchell Long Courtney Sherry Lindsey Williams This merit scholarship is awarded to students who have a high school GPAs above 3.6 and SAT (combined) above 1150 or ACT composite above 25 and are studying science, technology, engineering or math. CLARION COUNTY ROD & GUN CLUB Heather Kinniburgh Established in honor of Lewis Knight, Sr., a founding member and leader, to benefit students majoring in biology, environmental biology, natural sciences, or a related field. 24 CLARION UNIVERSITY APSCURF SCHOLARSHIP Maeve Smith A memorial to deceased or retired faculty. Candidates must have a minimum 1000 SAT (combined) or 22 ACT, and graduate in the upper two-fifths of their high school class. Preference to Clarion University APSCURF descendents. CLASS OF 1943 SCHOLARSHIP Alivia Shuttleworth Benefits students with a minimum 1000 SAT (combined) or 22 ACT, a GPA of 3.2 or better on a 4.0 scale, and financial need verified by FAFSA. CLASS OF 1949 SCHOLARSHIP Abigail Reed This class had a large number of returning World War II veterans, most of whom went on to become distinguished educators. Candidates must have a minimum 1000 SAT (combined) or 22 ACT composite, be a prospective education major, graduate in the upper two-fifths of high school class and be a descendant of a Clarion alumnus. CLASS OF 1950 SCHOLARSHIP Madison Cashmer This class had a large number of returning World War II veterans, most of whom went on to become distinguished educators. Candidates must have a minimum 1000 SAT (combined) or 22 ACT composite, be a prospective education major, graduate in the upper two-fifths of high school class and be a descendant of a Clarion alumnus. CLASS OF 1953 SCHOLARSHIP Dylan Brown Honors the 50th anniversary of their graduation from Clarion State Teachers College. Awarded to education majors with a 3.0 GPA and financial need. CLASS OF 1959 SCHOLARSHIP Madison Cashmer The scholarship perpetuates the long-term commitment of class members to their alma mater in appreciation of their education and opportunities it provided. Candidates must have a minimum 1000 SAT (combined), or 22 ACT; be a education major and in the top 40 percent of their high school class. Preference is given to a descendant of a Clarion University alumnus. CLASS OF 1961 SCHOLARSHIP Katharine Gannon Corinne Hoopes When the Class of 1961 entered Clarion, it was strictly a college dedicated to producing outstanding teachers. This scholarship is earmarked for an outstanding student in the Honors Program majoring in education. COMMODORE CORP/RICHARD BOYLE SCHOLARSHIP Travis Aites Megan Kelley Jesse Rosario-Adams Bailey Wrhen Magdalyn Brown Zachery Miller Maria Scalise Nicole DeLoe Zachary Musser Erika Sherman Sarah Hunsberger Heather Rapp Hunter Sliker In memory of Commodore’s former manager, the award supports Commodore and Colony Factory Crafted Homes employees’ dependent children; based upon demonstrated financial need. DANA STILL SCHOLARSHIP Christopher Jones Heather Kinniburgh Marissa Maddigan Honors the former professor of English, provost, interim president and chairman of the Council of Trustees. Presented annually to incoming freshman students. DAUGHTERS OF FOUNDERS AND PARTRIOTS OF AMERICA AWARD Celeste Pearce DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AWARD Jessica Kenny DAVID M. MCELHATTAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Shania Ditzenberger Ashley Keener Zakary Lynn Honors David M. McElhattan, friend, confidant, supporter and coach in the Franklin and Rocky Grove areas. Benefits a senior or recent graduate of Franklin or Rocky Grove high schools with above average academic achievement, involvement in sports, music, the arts or other social activities as a “team player.” 25 DIANE L. REINHARD STUDENT HOUSING SCHOLARSHIP Meya Aikens Danielle Lydick Sasha Norris Brianna Shepherd Jordyn Wilson Amanda Elder Cason Mangieri Airel Pash William Wasilko Carly Zukowski McKayla Hoover Alexis Mazur Beth Renaud Mary Weiher Sarah Hunsberger Samantha Miller Michelle Riesmeyer Tara Welker-Martin Incoming freshmen must demonstrate high level of academic achievement, active involvement in student leadership, commitment to community service and participation in extracurricular activities. DITOMMASO FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT Brooke Lundy Established by John DiTommaso (’78) to honor his parents, Angelo and Dorothy. Benefits incoming freshmen from Hempfield (Greensburg), Penn-Trafford, Norwin, Jeannette or Greensburg Central Catholic high schools. Criteria includes minimum 1100 SAT (combined) or 24 ACT or ranking in upper two-fifths of the senior class. DONNA DUPONT BISHOP SCHOLARSHIP Jaimie Arthur Established by J. Donald Bishop in honor of his late wife, Donna Dupont Bishop (’72). Award benefits an outstanding new student. Criteria include a minimum 1300 SAT (combined), top two percent of class. DR. LOU & MARGE TRIPODI SCHOLA Justine McClaine Established by Dr. Lou and Marge Tripodi for an incoming freshman graduating from Redbank Valley, Clarion-Limestone, or Clarion high schools. Must have a minimum SAT score of 900 (combined), graduate in top 40 percent of high school class and show financial need. EILEEN THORNTON MURPHY AWARD Kaitlyn Sass EOP/ACT 101 Andrew Ortega Awarded to freshman, sophomore or junior students involved with Act 101 who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership qualities and commitment. Candidat0es must have a minimum overall 3.0 GPA. FRANK H. SESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP Celeste Graham Honors a former dean of graduate studies and continuing education. Awarded to learning disabled or handicapped students with a minimum 3.0 cumulative QPA. FRED L. & JUNE MCCALL BURNS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP William Miller A sophomore academic scholarship established by Dr. Max H. Burns to honor his parents. Students must be seeking a degree in music, drama or mathematics or education fields of the same. GENE & CONNIE SMITH SCHOLARSHIP Morgan Krieger In honor of his parents, Ronald Smith (’86) established scholarship to assist Clarion students from the Clarion area. Preference will be given to freshman from Clarion-Limestone, Clarion Area or Keystone High Schools. GEORGE C. MARSHALL AWARD Dylan Cleveland HELEN GENDLER SCHOLARSHIP Andrea Griffith Established by Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Gendler to benefit a student with a disability. Selection is based upon academic achievement, service to the university or community and financial need. INEZ & B.H. FULTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Emma Kehn Megan Moore Established by Ralph (’31) and Virginia Fulton in memory of Ralph’s parents. Past recipients have a minimum 1200 SAT and are in the upper 10 percent of their high school graduating class. 26 JACK N. BLAINE SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT Hallie McGrew Honors the alumnus (’66) and physical science faculty who was the first director of Peirce Planetarium, director of the university foundation and the university’s first vice president for development and institutional advancement. Awarded to incoming freshmen in the sciences, first preference physics and astronomy. JANE E. MAHEY GACKENBACH STUDENT ENDOWMENT Cameron Akins Elle Stine Darnell Gardener Jordyn Wilson Parker Hinderliter Cody Smith Honors the Clarion native and 1931 graduate in secondary education library science. Jane Gackenbach served as the librarian at State College Area High School until her retirement in 1974. JANET SHRECKENGOST SCHOLARSHIP Katlyn Bonifay Maria Capozzi Established by Howard Shreckengost, university trustee, to honor his wife. Freshmen candidates must have strong high school academic credentials and be pursuing a degree in either music or nursing. JOHN KUHN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Taramaire Gravallese Zoe Richwine Riley Schindler Established to honor Dr. Kuhn, former Provost of Clarion University. Awarded to students who demonstrate academic achievement and high school and community involvement. KARL & INGE SENDLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Hallie McGrew Matthewos Woldu Established in the memory of Karl and Inge Sendler for students with the desire and will to learn the world of physics. For incoming freshmen students majoring in physics or secondary education physics and demonstrating financial need. LAURA TAYLOR BOOTH PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP Reanna Buzza Megan Mulhair Created by Oleta B. Amsler in honor of her mother. First preference to elementary education majors from Elk County. Secondary consideration extends to western Pennsylvania. Criteria includes minimum 1250 SAT (combined) and top five percent of high school senior class. Renewable award is offered once every four years. LESLIE R. AND HELEN LYTLE HIMES FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Kery Bailey Regan Gaydash Tatum Henderson Erica Peterson Audrey Sherry Angela Conner Shannon Haren Lance Holt Hannah Roberts Marissa Snyder Julia Dittman Zayn Hargenrader Brooke Kriebel Paige Schwabenbauer Kimberly Thurston Natalie Everett Jordan Heeter Kelsey Martin Felicia Scranton Ryan Wolbert Established by daughter Margery L. Himes as a tribute to the family’s commitment to education, the university and the region. As a lawyer and community leader, Mr. Himes served as a trustee from 1936-1939. Margery, spent her distinguished career as an elementary teacher in Clarion County, working collaboratively with faculty in Clarion’s College of Education. Benefits Clarion County students in pursuit of reaching their education goals. LORI ANN AARON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Tatum Henderson Established by her husband, family and friends to honor the alumna (’96, ’01). Benefits freshmen with a minimum 3.0 GPA in a high school college preparatory curriculum and financial need. First preference to C-L students. LYLE & CLARA REINHARD FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Maria Capozzi Angelina Sibeto Established by former President Diane Reinhard in memory of her parents. One award is designated for nursing. Incoming student needs to be near the top of his/her senior high school class, minimum 1000 SATs. M.M. & MINNIE KAUFMAN LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Kalea Bray Megan Moore Sabrina Perilli Jessica Burch Megan Mulhair Riley Schindler Sadie Clark Amy Orzechowski Morgan Douglass Sterlling Pedersen Established by Virginia Kaufman (’37), in honor of her parents. Benefits freshmen with a minimum 1200 SAT (combined) in the upper 10 percent of their high school graduating class. 27 MARJORIE TIPPIN PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP Christina Cotton Robert Hacku Claire Klanica Helen Patterson Allison Covert Wyatt Inlow Kinsey Laninga Rebecca Podrosky Natalie Everett Emma Kehn Kaitlyn Mulligan Lea Saunders Leah Fryer Olivia Keltz Elizabeth Novotny Riley Schindler Awarded to students with a minimum 1300 SAT in the upper two percent of their graduating class. The $1,000 per year award is renewable for up to four school years. MARLIN & CLEVA HARTMAN SCHOLAR KaliAnn Kirst Established by Marlin Hartman ’59, and Cleva Haight Hartman ’59, for a freshman son or daughter of a United States veteran. First preference is for a math or math education major. Second preference is for an elementary education major. MARY R. HARDWICK SCHOLARSHIP Therese Holzapfel Krissie Miranda Ashley Thompson Awarded to incoming freshmen or transfer students in honor of the retired speech communication and theatre professor. Selection is based upon a required essay, financial need and overall academic standing. MARY & MARTHA COLEGROVE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP Samantha Allegretto Brittany Kowatch Courtnee Tyler Makayla Belser Andee O’Brien Makensi Belser Elizabeth Tanner Megan Durante Awarded to women from McKean County who can continue to receive the awards during subsequent years if they maintain a cumulative 3.0 QPA. MARY C. MURPHY SCHIERBERL LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Jay Lindbert A memorial to Mary Catherine Murphy Schierberl (1909), by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends of the Schierberl, Wolf and O’Toole families. Benefits freshmen with a minimum 3.0 GPA, SAT 1000 (combined) and ranked in the top 40 percent of class. MARY KAY BANNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Kayla Benton Jonathan Dunn Sarah Inlow Kaesi Morelli Joshua Toma Sadie Bloom Lonnie Frank Alicia Kaufmann Amanda O’Kane Mariah Treiber Ashley Deen Noelle Fretts Elizabeth McNitt Taylor Phillips Jessica Walls Megan Donlick Charlotte Hood Andrew Monger Kyle Rodgers Morgan Woodin Established by a bequest from Mary Kay Banner in recognition of her belief in education. Benefits juniors or seniors with a minimum 3.0 QPA, financial need and a native-born citizen of the United States. MEGAN LHOTA-CALDERARO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Nelliram Muniz-Mendez Established by Jim Calderaro Jr. in honor of his wife (’73). Benefits freshman Spanish-education major with a minimum 3.0 GPA and a 1000 SAT (combined). Second preference to a Spanish major. NEW CASTLE WOLVES SCHOLARSHIP Clarence Zook Benefits full-time students from Lawrence County who graduated in the upper two-fifths of their high school class. Students are eligible for subsequent awards, providing they remain in good academic standing. Renewable with a 3.0 QPA in the major. OLETA B. AMSLER SCHOLARSHIP Dylan Bender Ashley Slade Benefits a freshman liberal studies major who displays eclectic activities and interests during high school. Renewable with a 3.0 GPA in the major. PANASONIC IDEAS FOR LIFE SCHOLARSHIP Matthew Zoeller Established by Panasonic System Solutions Company in 2007. Benefits an incoming freshman with a minimum 3.0 GPA in strong academic courses and financial need. 28 PARMA DIXON MOONEY SCHOLARSHIP Kaitlyn Johnson Benefits freshman/transfer elementary education major. Must be a Clarion County resident or graduate of a county high school. Based upon academic record, extracurricular activities and leadership skills. PASSHE STUDY ABROAD AWARD Jenala Jones Shaquan McPhaul-Barr Kara Sorenson Sarah Yorks Awarded to outstanding Clarion University students studying abroad. PAUL A. & MARY WEAVER LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Morgan Krieger Mark Liu Established by the children of Paul A. and Mary Weaver. Benefits academically achieving freshmen with a minimum 1100 SAT and ranked in the upper two-fifths of their high school class. First preference given to students in rural Clarion County with financial need. PAY IT FORWARD SCHOLARSHIP Emilie Miller Established by James Staab (’70), graduate of Clarion-Limestone High School, and Sally (Harris) Staab, (’72) graduate of Keystone Oaks High School (Pittsburgh, Pa.). Benefits a graduate from one of the aforementioned schools who clearly understands and demonstrates the concept of Pay it Forward. Students must have a minimum graduating GPA of 2.75 and minimum 900 SAT (combined), or 19 ACT. PHI ETA SIGMA STUDENTS Leo Aiello Emily Baker Makensi Belser Andrew Bernstein Rachael Brent Jessica Burch Robin Cebula Cassandra Cooper Kelley DeSantis Laken Draksler Hannah Fallecker Olivia Garrett Hannah Hummel Leah Kappel Zakary Lynn Lindsey Mays Kylie McElrath Taylor Medsger Hana Murphy Courtney Rankin Hanna Rigby Felicia Scranton Alivia Shuttleworth Lindsay Smelcer Markelle Smith Jasmine Thompson Justin Vasil Jordyn Wilson DuWayne Amsler Cassandra Beck Sarah Bendal Haley Bills Prince Brooks Hannah Butch Devon Chase Christina Cotton Cole Devine Amy Drick Skylar Fiscus Samuel Gatesman Monica Ingram Breanna Leidy Maggie Martin Alexis Mazur Hannah McElrath Samantha Metts Nickita Muto Serena Reidler Tiffany Schaffer Rachael Shaw Angelina Sibeto Hannah Smelscer Kaitlynn Stasko Rachel Trunzo Gabrielle Wasilko Tree Zuzzio Mickenna Ansell Andrew Beels Katie Benson Sarah Boodjeh Dylan Brown Presley Carpenter Lindsey Chatterton Adrienne Crist Sandra Diller Chelsie Engle Brittany Fitzgerald Taylor Haner Kylie Judy Mark Liu Allison Matter Sarah McCauley Elise McGovern Emilie Miller Ethan Okunas Robert Reiser Kristin Schrecengost Anna Sheen DeAnna Singer Sara Smerkar Steven Stitt Zachary Tyler Adrian Weber Caleb Bailey Makayla Belser Jessi Berarducci Mallory Brannon Madison Bumbarger Meghan Carpenter Corey Clarke Jessica Denzer Morgan Douglass Jason Engle Ryan Flynn Samantha Horn Emily Kamats Brooke Lundy Amiris Maxwell Justine McClaine Amelia McMurtray Kayla Molzer Dante Paul Ariel Rhoads Briana Schwab Brianna Shepherd Danae Slaugenhaupt Lindsey Smith Tabitha Switzer Kaitlyn Vale Alyssa White Phi Eta Sigma induction recognizes promise of continued excellence in scholarship. Requirements include a minimum 3.5 QPA while a freshman at Clarion University. PHI ETA SIGMA SCHOLARSHIP Kylee Deal Courtney McMurray The Clarion University chapter, a member of the Association of College Honor Societies, offers one cash award each year. The candidate must be a member of the Honor Society, which requires a minimum 3.5 QPA after one or two semesters. Selection is based on academic record and participation in extracurricular activities. 29 PHI KAPPA PHI STUDENT INITIATES Taylor Barum Emily Brianne Dingfelder Jillian Shull Katlyn Barthen Sarah Elizabeth Findlay Chantal M. Simard Julianna M. Crate Alexandra McKenney Eric Zavinski OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY MEMBERS, FACULTY, STAFF INITIATES Peggy Apple Ning Chen Amy Conner Love Scott A. Kuehn Erin A. Lewis Daniel Parker Karen M. Whitney Audrianna DeLacour Samantha Mihelic JD Dunbar Erin E. Schuetz Recognizes and rewards academic success from all fields. PRESIDENTIAL ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP Patrick Anna Angela Conner Alex Francette Madison Hill Wesley Lang Amanda O’Kane Jillian Shull Jonathan Thompson Ellen Bossert Ashley Deen Noelle Fretts Tiffany Hopkins Kinsey Laninga Brooke Proctor Brennah Simpson Kayla VanHolten Brooke Carlson Emily Dibble Morgan Gober Kayla Knox Alexis Lopez Justin Prokop Mary Sloniger James Varner Kelsiddy Coffman Catherine Ferragonio Rachel Harrison Rachel Labowski Rebecca Myers Vanessa Richards Maria Snyder Brodie Zacherl This merit scholarship is awarded to incoming students applying as freshmen based on GPAs above 3.0 and SAT scores (combined) above 1000 or ACT composite scores above 21. PROVOST ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP Levi Barger Genevieve Eaker Alyssa Gephart Shawn Hawkins Shannon Roberts Marissa Sheffer Evan Black Thomas Feather Nathanael Glace Kristi Kraft Cassidy Runyan Taylor Tamburo Sydney Briner Mariah Fitzgerald Damien Granda Elizabeth McNitt Samantha Sadd Kassandra Wetterwald Sarah Dugan Tia George Jarred Hannold Kirstin Metzler Paige Secco This merit scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen students based on GPAs above 3.0 and SAT scores (combined) above 1000 or ACT composite scores above 21. RICHARD W. KOOMAN SCHOLARSHIP Courtney Rankin Established to honor the life and work of Richard W. Kooman. Benefits incoming freshman must be a Clarion county high school graduate, demonstrate academic achievement, demonstrate interest and involvement in a variety of activities and service opportunities and demonstrate financial need as determined by FAFSA. ROBERT G. AND MARJORIE HAMPE STRAUB SCHOLARSHIP Leah Campbell Kirsten Davis Established by Glenn and Colleen Straub, to honor their parents, Robert G. and Marjorie Hampe Straub, for instilling in them the importance of a post-secondary degree. Benefits recent graduate from Beaver County, with above-average academics. RONALD B. LUCAS SCHOLARSHIP Nicholas Shirk Established by Ronald (’82) and Debra Lucas for students with a minimum 3.0 high school GPA. First preference to computer information science major. Next preference administrative science, finance or accountancy. SARA CICCIARELLI PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP Jonathon Best Brooke Kriebel Shannon Myers Established by the estate of Sara (Milanovich) Cicciarelli (’32), who taught English for 25 years in the Union School District. Candidates must demonstrate strong grades and have a minimum 1000 SAT (combined) or a 22 ACT and financial need. First preference is given to students from Union High School. SONJA & CHUCK LEACH SCHOLARSHIP Quentin Claypool Morgan Douglass Padraic Manning Awarded annually to an outstanding business student of at least sophomore standing selected on the basis of academic record, contribution to COBAIS and the university and participation in extracurricular activities/professional organizations. 30 STEPHENS SCHOLARSHIP Brittany Fitzgerald Established by Dr. Harold & Carolyn Hartley family to honor Harold’s childhood friends, Wesley and George Stephens, whose heroic actions saved his life at age 8 . First preference: freshman from Mountain View School District (Susquehanna County, Pa.) Second preference: freshmen speech pathology and audiology major. STRICKLER SCHOLARSHIP Ginger Verdill Anneliese Welch Established in memory of Myra by her husband, Dr. Mervin K. Strickler Jr. (’47). Myra Dell attended Clarion in a time when it was not the norm for women to pursue science degrees. She was recruited as a science teacher before graduating from college and broke new ground for careers in science for women. Benefits science and science education majors with minimum 3.0 GPA. First preference is given to a freshman female student. SUPREME COUNCIL OF THE SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY AWARD Eric LaFrance WALTER & ANNA WEAVER SCHOLARSHIP Courtney Rankin Established by Paul and Mary Weaver to honor Paul’s parents. Past recipients had a minimum 1200 SAT (combined) and graduated in the upper 10 percent of their high school senior class. WALTER L. HART SCHOLARSHIP Benjamin Blinn Emma Kehn Lindsay Smelcer Amanda Droney Kinsey Laninga Tyler Falk Megan Moore Darby Grunwald Alexis Robison Honors the former admissions director. Awarded to incoming freshmen in the top five percent of their class, with 1300+ SAT scores (combined), and with accomplishments and contributions in extracurricular activities. WHO’S WHO Jillian Lohner Casey McVay Katherine Welsh National college student recognition program. Students are nominated by faculty. WILMA BEST LOGUE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP Dawn Ritzler Awarded each year to an incoming freshman education major from Keystone High School. WRITING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Makayla Belser Jessica Greiner Claire Klanica Rebecca Pietropaolo Riley Schindler Carly Williams Anish Bhagwat Darby Grunwald Hannah Lakatos Mekhi Pitts Kendahl Seilhamer Olivia Wissinger Magdalyn Brown Cecelia Harmon Megan Moore Ariel Rhoads Abigail Shipley Leah Fryer Seth Kaminski Amy Orzechowski Allison Ruggiero Nicholas Tanner This is an award for students who demonstrate excellence in writing during the admissions process. ATHLETICS AL & KAREN JACKS FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP Gregory Leonard Adam Staudt Honors Coach Al Jacks and his late wife, Karen, for unselfish contributions to Clarion’s football and athletic programs for more than 20 years. Benefits Clarion University football players who meet NCAA eligibility. ALEX SANDUSKY FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP Devin Clark Quinlin Lambert Wade Stieren Derek Taylor Established by Clarion State football great Alex Sandusky (’54) who played on the first undefeated team in school history and was drafted in 1954 to the legendary Baltimore Colts where he played for 13 seasons. Candidates must be a Clarion University football player who meets NCAA eligibility. 31 ALPHA GAMMA PHI SCHOLARSHIP Kevin Allen Mitchell Faulkner Taylor Braunagel Kaitlyn Glaser Gregory Bulsak Joseph Kerrigan Tyrone Cromwell Akeem Williams Established by the brothers of Alpha Gamma Phi fraternity. Awarded to incoming freshmen student-athletes. Recipient must have a minimum 900 SAT, be ranked in the upper two-fifths of his/her graduating class, have financial need, and meet the eligibility requirements of the NCAA. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP Michael Bartolo Ashley Deleonibus Ashley Poling Maria Capozzi Lauryn Driscoll DeAndre Clayton Elizabeth Gourley Christina Cotton Brendan Howard Created by the Clarion University Alumni Association, these scholarships are available to Clarion University athletes who meet the NCAA eligibility requirements. BURNS & BURNS GOLF SCHOLARSHIP Fisher Bagiatis Loren Dukate Sean Edgar Timothy Sandberg Supports outstanding student-athletes participating in the golf program. BOOK SCHOLARSHIP Ashley Deleonibus Tyra Polite Brock Zacherl COACH BILL SACCO BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP Jamal Bailey John (’82) and Ellen Calipari have created this scholarship to honor one of John’s coaching mentors: former Moon High School coach and Clarion grad Bill Sacco (’66). Benefits a male basketball player from Pennsylvania who meets NCAA eligibility requirements. COACH JOE DEGREGORIO BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP Justin Dobbs Cameron Grumley Akeem Williams Created by John (’82) and Ellen Calipari to honor one of John’s coaching mentors: Clarion head basketball coach Joe DeGregorio. Benefits a male basketball player from Pennsylvania who meets NCAA eligibility requirements. COLE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Jacob Gromacki The Cole Family Scholarship is created by Michael (’91) and Stephanie (Sherman) (’90) Cole to recognize what the Clarion University athletics program has done for their family. The scholarship is awarded to a wrestler who demonstrates a continued spirit of excellence on the mat, at practice, in the classroom and in the community. DARE TO DREAM SCHOLARSHIP FUND Tyrone Butler Stephen Fedyshyn Brandon Vocco Clay Byerly Bradley Gable Gage Clark Matthew Gilliam Jeffrey Clemens Hakeim McKenzie Established by the Clarion University Football Alumni Committee. Their mission it is to unite Clarion football alumni and friends to preserve our proud football tradition and generate funds for scholarship assistance to talented student athletes. DAVID MERCINKO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP James Metzgar Established by Michael (’79) and Courtney Baker in memory of Dave Mercinko, a former Clarion University football player. Benefits freshmen student athletes with a minimum 900 SAT who graduated in the top two-fifths of high school class, and demonstrate financial need. DAVID SMITH HOUSING SCHOLARSHIP Taylor Braunagel Julia Holden Olivia Olson Jennifer Straw Kelsey Burke Michelle Morrisey Quorea Pearyer Leah Vensel Ashley Deleonibus Krista Mosi Tyra Polite Tracy Wiehe Lauryn Driscoll Veronika Noyszewski Marissa Robertson Rebecca Yonek DEAN JAMES D. MOORE WOMEN’S SOFTBALL SCHOLARSHIP Paige Baker Established by David C. Smith, (’64), to honor the former Clarion State College dean. First preference is given to a student/ softball player pursuing a degree in education and human services. 32 DR. HELEN M. BARTON Tracy Wiehe Established by Mary L. Seifert (’46), in memory of former physical education teacher, Helen Barton. Benefits female freshman student athletes, preferrably a female basketball player meeting NCAA requirements. DR. MAX NEMMER WOMEN’S TENNIS SCHOLARSHIP Therese Holzapfel Established by David C. Smith (’64) to honor Dr. Max Nemmer, a respected and admired professor. Candidates must meet NCAA eligibility requirements. First preference given to education and human services students. DR. REBECCA RUTT LEAS SWIMMING SCHOLARSHIP Summer Dacheux Created by coach Leas (1979-1987) and swimmer Milissa (Steiner) Bauer (’84) to honor Clarion’s six Division II national team titles. Clarion won eight straight PSAC championships, competed at the Division I national championships 1982-86 and the 1984 U.S. Olympic Trials. Awarded to a woman who demonstrates this spirit of excellence in the water and in the classroom. ERNEST W. JOHNSON MEMORIAL BASEBALL SCHOLARSHIP John Finke Mitchell Holmberg Benefits a baseball team member who is a resident of Pennsylvania. Candidate must have completed at least three semesters, be in good academic standing and be eligible for NCAA participation the following year. FRAN SHOPE WOMEN’S ATHLETICS SCHOLARSHIP MacKenzie Biggs Awarded to a junior or senior woman who has made outstanding contributions to Clarion University athletics. GEORGE B. GARBARINO SCHOLARSHIP Alivia Arnold Clancy Fyock Cary Johns Christina Sather Akeem Williams Michael Bartolo Chris Gildea Cameron Kockler Jenna Schrecengost Brodie Zacherl Ty Bittner Kaitlyn Glaser Kelsey Murray Alexa Stubenrauch Ashley Deleonibus Rachel Hoffman Kaitlyn Nedrow Collin Vest An endowed scholarship available to both men and women who compete on intercollegiate teams at Clarion. GEORGE F. & TWILA M. WOLLASTON SCHOLARSHIP Kyler Mellott Maniah Robinson Created by the Wollastons (George ’57 and Twila M. ’58) to attract outstanding freshmen who are a members of the men’s baseball team and the women’s basketball team. GEORGE WILLIAMS/ROBERT BUBB WRESTLING SCHOLARSHIP Michael Bartolo Brylee Shumaker Jacob Gromacki Brock Zacherl Jacob Keller Brodie Zacherl Jack Peura Established by Mrs. Nancy Williams in memory of her husband, the voice of Clarion wrestling for many years. Benefits a member of the university’s wrestling team or a graduate student associated with the program based upon academic proficiency, wrestling performance, character, moral standards and NCAA eligibility. GOLDEN EAGLE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP DeAndre Clayton Emma Kehn Scholarships are available to both men and women who compete on intercollegiate teams at Clarion. HARRY TRIPP - WOMEN’S ATHLETICS Kaitlyn Nedrow Supports a female student athlete. HILBERT TENNIS SCHOLARSHIP Alivia Arnold Established by 2005 Distinguished Alumnus P.J. (Magaro) Hilbert (’77) who was instrumental in establishing the women’s tennis program and played on the original team. 33 JAMES A. “ABBY” MAYS SCHOLARSHIP Justin Grant Matthew Koerper Established by Carloyn Mays Axtell to honor her father, a leader in the development of Clarion County. Benefits studentathletes enrolled in the College of Business Administration and Information Sciences who meet eligibility requirements for either football or men’s basketball. JOE KATA SCHOLARSHIP Stephanie Lias Louis Lombardo Established by Verna Kata (’32) in memory of her husband, Joe, a former three-sport athlete and local high school football coach, guidance counselor and superintendent. Awarded to a male or female freshman student athlete who meets NCAA eligibility requirements. JOHN V. CALIPARI MEN’ S BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP Justin Dobbs Akeem Williams Created by John V. Calipari (’82) and supported by his former Clarion teammates. Awarded annually to a Clarion University Men’s Basketball playerwho meet NCAA eligibility requirements. JOHNNY GARNEAU – GOLDEN SPIKE SCHOLARSHIP Kaitlyn Glaser Established by Chuck (’72) and Jane (’73) McLaughlin in honor of Jane’s father, restauranteur and a founding father of the local Autumn Leaf Festival, Johnny Garneau. Benefits incoming freshmen volleyball players who meets NCAA eligibility requirements and a GPA of 3.2 or above. Peference given to a business major. JIMMY KNOWLES SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT Louis Lombardo JOSEPH J. KNOWLES SCHOLARSHIP Alex Ficorilli James Metzgar Established to assist both a baseball and a football student athlete annually. KUZEMKA FAMILY LEADERSHIP WRESTLING SCHOLARSHIP Brodie Zacherl LEFEVRE FAMILY GOLF SCHOLARSHIP Logan Reed Created by Al Lefevre (’65, ’71), and his wife Bonnie (Elizabeth J. Harkness ’65) to honor their family and a life-long relationship with Clarion. Bonnie, an avid golfer, earned an education degree and taught kindergarten for 27 years. Al played quarterback for the Golden Eagles. He was a speech therapist and coached 70 different high shool teams, returning to Clarion as head golf coach in 1999. Named PSAC Coach of the Year in 2002 and 2006, Al lost his battle with brain cancer August 2008. LOUIS & BEATRICE DEAN FAMILY ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP Kaitlyn Nedrow Established by Louis (’74) and Beatrice Dean to support Clarion University student athletes. MARK NANZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Ian Lindsey Established by Chuck Nanz, former CU head swimming coach and father of Mark Nanz. Chuck started the swimming program in the late 1960s. His team placed second in the conference its first year and was PSAC champion the next seven years. Mark was killed in an accident three days prior to his 30th birthday while returning to Pennsylvania for a reunion with former swimming teammates. MOFFATT FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Dominic Rigous Established by James (Jim) and Marilyn (Mim) Moffatt (’70) to as a tribute to all their Clarion wrestling program friends. Benefits wretlers who meet NCAA requirements. PAT KIEHL DIVING SCHOLARSHIP Collin Vest Established by Pat Kiehl (’72), a member of the first swimming team at Clarion, the first team captain, Clarion’s first national champion, All-American and MVP who became a professional high diver and won the Masters National Age Group Diving Championship. 34 PAT KIEHL INTEREST SCHOLARSHIP Collin Vest PAT MOONEY CROSS COUNTRY/TRACK & FIELD SCHOLARSHIP Kelsey Johnson Honors 10-year coach Pat Mooney. Benefits cross country or track and field team members, a team member entering their final season of competition, and a non-athletic member who has contributed to the well being of the team and university. POTTER MCCLUNE SCHOLARSHIP Kayce Bobnar Established by Clifford R. McClune and his wife, Maralouise, in honor of his parents, Blance Irene Potter and Russell R. McClune; and grandparents. Supports Clarion County student athletes with preference given to students from Clarion Area or ClarionLimestone high schools who demonstrate financial need. RICHARD & MARY LOU PAE FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP Ryan Adams Sam Fareri Tyrone Butler Brendon Carlson Tyrone Cromwell Honors coach Dick Pae for nearly 30 years as a highly regarded teacher, coach, mentor, and his wife, assistant dean Mary Lou Pae, for their influence on Clarion athletics. Awarded to junior football players who demonstrate excellence in athletics and academics. Special consideration is given to defensive players majoring in business. RICHARD FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Brendan Howard Established by Randall (’87) and Diana (Lee) (’87) Richard to honor Clarion family, friends, coaches, faculty and the community. Benefits members of the wrestling team. TAKE FLIGHT ENDOWMENT FOR WOMEN’S ATHLETICS Christan Bowshier Olivia Olson Lauryn Driscoll Christina Sather Morgan Herold Kyla Hoag Established by Karl and Inge Sendler for freshmen students interested in physics. Mr. Sendler contributed to the development of U.S. manned space capabilities retir from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in 1974. Mrs. Sendler, a physics graduate in her own right, worked for the U.S. Army. TONY BANNER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Olivia Olson Supports a member of the women’s volleyball team. WEIR FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Tyrone Butler Established by former Clarion University athlete Chuck Weir (’56) and Shirley Weir in honor of the Weir family, some of whom have graduated from Clarion University. Awarded to a freshman student-athlete who meets the NCAA eligibility criteria. WILLIAM G. MILLER SWIMMING & DIVING SCHOLARSHIP Maria Capozzi Established to honor coach Bill Miller. After 22 years as the men’s swimming coach, his record was 154-38. After 13 years as the women’s swimming coach, his record was 90-20. Eligible candidates must be a member of the Clarion University Swimming/ Diving Team and meet NCAA eligibility requirements. W.S. TIPPIN SCHOLARSHIP Charlotte Allen Alivia Arnold Paige Baker Paul Blendinger Paul Branagan Cameron Butler Jeffrey Clemens Letizia Collini Shelby Coughenour Cassandra Daniels Lauryn Driscoll Myles Edmonds Tyler Falk Kevin Allen Autumn Babcock Amanda Batey Kayce Bobnar Taylor Braunagel Brendon Carlson Tatiana Cloud Dustin Conti Jacob Craig Ashley Deleonibus Jillian DuBois Natalie Else Mitchell Faulkner Brian Andrews Fisher Bagiatis Jordan Bekelja Alexis Boie Rikki Brumbaugh Anna Chamberlin Kara Coffman Roshaun Cooley Summer Dacheux Evan Delong Loren Dukate Philip Esposito Catherine Ferragonio 35 Tyrone Archie Jamal Bailey MacKenzie Biggs Sarah Boodjeh Gregory Bulsak DeAndre Clayton Letizia Collini Christina Cotton Evan Daley Taylor Donia Sean Edgar Kyle Evans Nicole Finley Joseph Folz Giovanni George Kaitlyn Glaser Kyle Greenwald Amesha Harden Rachel Hoffman Avery Howsare Delrika Jones-Carey Samuel Kinney Breanna Leidy Ian Lindsey Adam Lynch Demetrius McKenzie Kwame Morton Taylor Nonnenberg Patrick Olivier Joshua Payne-White Andrew Pirritano Nathan Porter Vinisha Reddy Erin Rodgers Cassidy Runyan August Schmitt Layne Skundrich Benjamin Spencer Kari Steuer Alexa Stubenrauch Joshua Thruston Collin Vest Tracy Wiehe Delrece Williams Rebecca Yonek Brock Zacherl Rhianon Fowler Carlee Freeberg Danielle Gettemy Rachel Giannangeli Jacob Good Kaitlin Gore Lauryn Greggs Robert Hacku Tara Harmon Jacob Heigel Julia Holden McKayla Hoover Angelo Jackson Kelsey Johnson Marina Kelly Joseph Kerrigan Matthew Koerper Robert Korzon Gregory Leonard Jacob Leone Louis Lombardo Alexis Lopez Morgan Manglaviti Nicole Maxson James Metzgar Krissie Miranda Krista Mosi Kelsey Murray Veronika Noyszewski Aaliyah Odom Olivia Olson Taylor Ortz Quorea Pearyer Marissa Peterson Kaley Pittsley Ashley Poling Allison Probst Haley Pszyk Jamey Renninger Marissa Robertson Meliah Roman Edgar Ruano Laura Sadowski Jessica Samuels Anna Sheen Jessica Shomo Kira Smith Maria Snyder Taylor Starr Adam Staudt Wade Stieren Danielle Stoner Lauren Sturnick Danielle Tarr Tyler Tucker Zachary Turner Brandon Vocco Andrew Vonada Casey Wilcox Akeem Williams Joshua Wiskeman Troy Woodard Courtney Young Emily Young Benjamin Zoeller Darnell Gardener Chris Gildea Sarah Gossard Madison Hamilton Morgan Herold Brendan Howard Takiyul Johnson Saif Khan Matthew Lehman Stephanie Lias Nicole Lukens Colton McKay Zackary Morris Abbigale Newman Megen Oliphant Samuel Payne Michelle Petrilla Tyra Polite Katherine Querciagrossa Maniah Robinson Macy Rubin Timothy Sandberg Connor Simmons Alissa Spencer Brigid Stermel Jennifer Straw Cassandra Thomas Danielle Vensel Miranda Weston Brandon Williams Marques Wright Nicole Young Available to men and women who compete on intercollegiate teams at Clarion. DEBATE MCCAULIFF FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Thomas Callenburg Established by Dr. Mary Lou Higgerson (’70) to honor her brother, Barry McCauliff (’72), and his 35 years of service to Clarion and continue the strong legacy of debate at Clarion. HONORS BELLE CARSON RANDALL HONORS SCHOLARSHIP Olivia Wissinger Endowed by Kay Ordiway (’61) Clark in memory of her aunt, Belle Carson Randall (’29) to continue the Clarion tradition of excellence in teaching. Belle Carson graduated from Clarion State Teacher’s College in 1929 and began teaching in a rural one-room schoolhouse. Benefits incoming Honors student education majors in their journey to become an “ideal teacher.” DAVID C. SMITH HOUSING SCHOLARSHIP (HONORS) Gabriel Ackman Tyler Agosti Jordan Bekelja Justine Berkhouse Margaret Brown Katlyn Corbett Taylor Eppinger Jessica Fesenmyer Xavier Garibay Siriluk Geytenbeek Warren Huey Kinsey Laninga Garrett Moats Hunter Nicholson Eliza O’Neal Marissa Paredes Heidi-Jo Shuttleworth Hunter Smith Mary Weiher Lindsey Wohar Jaimie Arthur Kevin Borland Jessica Denzer Amanda Fiechuk Brooke Homan Lauren Leatherman Brandon Nielsen Morgan Rickley Melinda Sovak Eric Zavinski 36 Jacob Beckey Taylor Braunagel Rebecca Dudek Katharine Gannon Corey Horgan Sarah Minnix Elizabeth Novotny Tatiana Sangadzhieva Rachel Stoltz E. JAMES & PATRICIA KELLEY HONORS SCHOLARSHIP Jordan Bekelja Established by Pat Kelley in loving memory of her husband, James (’50). Jim played both basketball and baseball, leading to creation of this combined scholarship for the Honors Program and athletics. FOUNDATION HONORS SCHOLARSHIP Tyler Agosti Kaitlyn Bell Margaret Brown Jessica Denzer Tyler Falk Katharine Gannon Siriluk Geytenbeek Catherine Hogg Sarah Hrubetz Kinsey Laninga Edward McFadden Hunter Nicholson Clarissa Potsubay Kaitlynn Sass Hunter Smith Lauryn Tyler Shannon Ankney Justine Berkhouse Tamara Butler Rebecca Dudek Jessica Fesenmyer Xavier Garibay Shelby Groff Brooke Homan Warren Huey Lauren Leatherman Dylan McGlone Elizabeth Novotny Wade Reichelderfer Marissa Sheffer Melinda Sovak Mary Weiher Samantha Beal Katlyn Bonifay Katlyn Corbett Kelly Dungan Amanda Fiechuk Sarah Garrett Kate Hammond Corinne Hoopes Kristina Kiritchenko Heather Mahoney Rebecca Mullen Eliza O’Neal Morgan Rickley Heidi-Jo Shuttleworth Rachel Stoltz Lindsey Wohar Jacob Beckey Kevin Borland Ashley Deen Taylor Eppinger Alex Francette Regan Gaydash Tyler Hilbert Corey Horgan Tony Kumetis Taylor McClay Kaitlyn Mulligan Lauren Pellegrino Hannah Roberts Andrew Skubisz Jennifer Stuart Eric Zavinski Honors program students are selected on the basis of academic achievement and evidence of leadership and motivation. FRANCE-ALLISON HONORS SCHOLARSHIP Megan Blashford Kristina Kiritchenko Rebecca Dudek Wade Reichelderfer Tyler Falk Andrew Skubisz Siriluk Geytenbeek One awardee from senior capstone presenters is selected within each concurrent session. Recognition is based on presentation content, use of audiovisuals, oral presentation skills and answering questions. HONORS PROGRAM STUDENTS Gabriel Ackman Shannon Ankney Jacob Beckey Justine Berkhouse Benjamin Blinn Taylor Braunagel Cameron Butler Quentin Claypool Christina Cotton Jessica Denzer Kelly Dungan Jessica Fesenmyer Alex Francette Xavier Garibay Andrew Gilara Kate Hammond Morgan Herold Therese Holzapfel Sarah Hrubetz Stephanie Kahle Claire Klanica Hannah Lakatos Cody Litz Heather Mahoney Alexis Mazur Hallie McGrew Nicholas Montelone Rebecca Mullen Alexandra Nelson Tyler Agosti Jaimie Arthur Tyler Beichner Andrew Bernsein Katlyn Bonifay Margaret Brown Brody Cararie Aaron Cooper Allison Covert Amanda Droney Natalie Else Amanda Fiechuk Leah Fryer Sarah Garrett Shelby Groff Cecelia Harmon Tyler Hilbert Brooke Homan Warren Huey Emma Kehn Breanne Kothe Alisa Landers Mark Liu Keith Maitland Taylor McClay Tyler Miller Megan Moore Kaitlyn Mulligan Hunter Nicholson Meya Aikens Lauren Atwell Jordan Bekelja Anish Bhagwat Kevin Borland Madison Bumbarger Christopher Carey Drew Cooper Kevin Croyle Rebecca Dudek Taylor Eppinger Brittany Fitzgerald Ellora Gallo Regan Gaydash Darby Grunwald Gabrielle Harris Andie Hill Corinne Hoopes Sarah Hunsberger Olivia Keltz Morgan Krieger Kinsey Laninga Peter Long Padraic Manning Edward McFadden Sarah Minnix Krista Mosi Kenzi Mundkowsky Brandon Nielsen 37 Cameron Akins Samantha Beal Kaitlyn Bell Megan Blashford Mallory Brannon Shane Burns Devon Chase Katlyn Corbett Ashley Deen Loren Dukate Tyler Falk Autumn Fotta Katherine Gannon Siriluk Geytenbeek Robert Hacku Jon Haycock Catherine Hogg Corey Horgan Abigail Johnston Kristina Kiritchenko Tony Kumetis Lauren Leatherman Lauren Magee Judith Mason Dylan McGlone Garrett Moats Megan Mulhair Keith Myers Elizabeth Novotny Amy Orzechowski Sabrina Perilli Alexis Robison Christian Schill Bethany Shetler Matthew Siefert Cody Smith Rachel Stoltz Stephen Urtz Jordyn Wilson Eric Zavinski Carri Pakozdi Ashley Poling Tatiana Sangadzhieva Riley Schindler Abigail Shipley Andrew Skubisz Francheska Smith Jennifer Stuart William Wasilko Olivia Wissinger Hope Zimmerman Marissa Paredes Wade Reichelderfer Kaitlynn Sass Marissa Sheffer Zachary Shoup Lindsey Smelcer Hunter Smith Meg Toy Mary Weiher Lindsey Wohar Kaitlin Zoccola Sterlling Pedersen Morgan Rickley Lea Saunders Brianna Shepherd Heidi-Jo Shuttleworth Hannah Smelscer Melinda Sovak Lauryn Tyler Tara Welker-Martin Elina Wright Tree Zuzzio JOHN W. MOCHNICK HONORS SCHOLARSHIP Taylor Madison Braunagel Emma Kehn Tyler Douglas Falk Ashley Poling Sarah Rose Garrett Provides scholarships for academically talented students. Preference is given to majors emphasizing education, teacher training and/or educational leadership. LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT CIVIC ENGAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP Olivia Chuzie Camron Kirkland Bridget Klein Benefits students who are committed to providing meaningful service to non-profit and public sector entities within the greater Clarion community. CLARION LEADERSHIP AWARD Mickenna Ansell Nicholas Clark Alex Ficorilli Miranda Halpin Joshua Kahle Indeah Lewis Sasha Norris Timothy Schreiber Elle Stine Kaitlyn Vale Bailey Ayme Kelley DeSantis Autumn Fotta Taylor Hartman Emma Kehn Jay Lindbert Taylor Randall Paige Secco Jakob Terry Cameron Weaver Noah Bella Karly Deutsch Samantha Gatesman Tatum Henderson Joseph Kerrigan Hannah McElrath Hanna Rigby Anna Sheen Madison Troup Ty Bittner Matthew Dovidas Taramaire Gravallese Andie Hill KaliAnn Kirst Maitland McMillen Anna Marie Seader Danae Slaugenhaupt William Upperman JAMES D. MOORE SCHOLARSHIP Brana Hill Devon Vallies Scholarships in memory of former dean of academic affairs are available to members of the university’s Student Senate. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of academic achievement and leadership. MILITARY SCIENCE—ROTC AMERICAN LEGION AUXILLIARY ROTC MILITARY EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR SCHOLASTIC EXCELLENCE Leslie Hoye AMERICAN LEGION ROTC MILITARY EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR SCHOLASTIC EXCELLENCE Raymond Dent DISTINGUISHED MILITARY GRADUATE/VETERANS OF FOREIGN WAR ACADEMIC AND MILITARY EXCELLENCE AWARD/RESERVE OFFICER ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (ROA) Dylan Cleveland GENERAL SOCIETY OF THE WAR OF 1812 OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARD Aryn Beichner MILITARY ORDER OF WORLD WARS AWARD David Corcia 38 NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION AWARD Troy Danver RESERVE OFFICER ASSOCIATION AWARD Austin Mike ROTC RECRUITMENT SCHOLASHIP Austin Barger Raymond Dent Nicole Finley Alexis Keyes SGT LACEY CHRISTLY AWARD Dylan Cleveland VETERANS OF FOREIGN WAR AUXILIARY AWARD Madison Bumbarger VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AWARD Dylan Cleveland MINORITY STUDENT SERVICES JOHN S. SHROPSHIRE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Jenala Jones Rogers Laugand Alexis White Honors former dean and alumnus John S. Shropshire (’61). Benefits students with at least 12 credits, minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and from Pennsylvania city public school. W.E.B DUBOIS SCHOLARSHIP Tamara Butler Kiara Greene Rogers Laugand Alexis White Established by Clarion University minority alumni to benefit second-semester students or above, with financial need, at least 12 earned credits and a minimum cumulative QPA of 3.0. OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS AWARD Melissa Evans Kaley Pittsley Allison Probst INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AWARDS OUTSANDING ACHIEVEMENT Malavika Vemulapalli WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIES DR. DEB SCHOLARSHIP Lara Mahaffy Natalia Naranjo THETA CHAPTER OF TRIOTA Coralie Compere Kiara Greene Natalia Naranjo 39 Alexis White CLARION UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC. NOT LISTED WITHIN DEPARTMENTS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP Megan Abriola Molly Schultz Emily Dingfelder Meg Toy Natalie Everett Mariah Treiber Delaney Lewis Benefits freshmen descendents of a Clarion alumnus with a minimum 3.2 GPA and minimum 1000 SAT (combined) or 22 ACT. Extracurricular activities and community service may also be considered. CHRISTOPHER J. STAHLMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - CL Emily Baker Evan Black Alexis Stormer Established in memory of this CU graduate by his parents, in recognition of academic achievement, integrity and service for a Clarion-Limestone student with minimum 950 SAT (combined) and GPA of 3.3. Renewable. DAVID A. BAILEY SCHOLARSHIP Jalyn Shaffer DR. & MRS. ARTHUR WILLIAM PHILLIPS SCHOLARSHIP Michelle Baumcratz Melissa Kratzer Danae Slaugenhaupt Tabitha Switzer Honors Dr. Phillips, a native of Emlenton, professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and an outstanding physician in the field of internal medicine. Benefits students or five-year residents of Butler, Clarion, Forest, Mercer or Venango counties. FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Lauren Atwell Madison Bumbarger Autumn Fotta Lauren Magee Jangjun Seol Olivia Wissinger Bailey Ayme Cameron Butler Ellora Gallo Judith Mason Abigail Shipley Andrew Bernstein Amanda Droney Andie Hill Carly Park Hannah Smelscer Anish Bhagwat Natalie Else Hannah Lakatos Ashley Poling Meg Toy Benefits students with minimum 1200 SAT (combined) in the upper 10 percent of his or her graduating class. HENRY FUEG SCHOLARSHIP Adam Davis KIWANIS CLUB OF CLARION SCHOLARSHIP Emily Baker Dawn Ritzler Katherine Welsh Annual scholarships for recruitment and for Circle K members. LINNAN/BROWN RECOGNITION SCHOLARSHIP Natalia Naranjo Established by Tony Linnan (’89) and Kathy Linnan (’73) to honor their parents George & Virginia Linnan and Dale & Mary Lou Brown. Benefits full-time Pennsylvania students earning at least 32 credits with a QPA of 3.0l. MINNIE D. CROYLE SCHOLARSHIP Cecelia Harmon Leah Henry Rachel Millis Provides scholarships for eligible undergraduate students residing in Redbank Township. Selection is based upon financial need and academic achievement. Renewable. ROTARY CLUB OF CLARION SCHOLARSHIP Emily Baker Benefits Clarion County graduates of Clarion Area, Clarion-Limestone, Keystone, North Clarion or Redbank schools, top 20 percent of their class, 3.0 QPA for grades 10, 11 and 12, 1150 SAT (combined) or minimum 26 ACT. 40 It is the policy of Clarion University of Pennsylvania that there shall be equal opportunity in all of its educational programs, services, and benefits, and there shall be no discrimination with regard to a student’s or prospective student’s gender, gender identity, race or color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, religion or creed, genetic information, affectional or sexual orientation, veteran status, or other classifications that are protected under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other pertinent state and federal laws and regulations. Direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 103 Carrier Administration Building, sfenske@clarion.edu or phone 814-393-2351, or the Director of Social Equity, 210 Carrier Administration Building 16214-1232; Email asalsgiver@clarion.edu or phone 814-393-2109. Inquiries may also be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education, 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201. www.clarion.edu/academicexcellence 4