14TH ANNUAL ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SERIES academic CONVOCATION APRIL 14, 2019 2 P.M. GEMMELL MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM ACADEMIC convocation CELEBRATING SCHOLARSHIP APRIL 14, 2019 Prelude ............................................................................................................................................................................................ Master of Ceremonies...............................................................................................................................Joseph Croskey ..................................................................................................Director, University Advising Services Center Posting of National and State Colors......................................................................................................ROTC Cadets “The Star-Spangled Banner”..........................................................................Clarion University Chamber Singers “Alma Mater”.............................................................................................................. Dr. Stephen R. Johnson, Director Welcome and Opening Remarks................................................................................ Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson .........................................................................................................................................................................President Student Speaker..................................................................................................................................CDT Aryn Beichner ................................................................................................................................ BS Nursing, Minor Leadership Musical Selections..............................................................................................Clarion University Chamber Singers “Je Le Vous Dirai” by Pierre Certon “Plenty Good Room” by Kirby Shaw Keynote Speaker...................................................................................................................................Dr. Jeanne Slattery .....................................................................................................................................................................Psychology Presentation of Awards.......................................................................................................................Dr. Pamela J. Gent ..................................................................................................................Provost and VP for Academic Affairs ............................................................................................................................................................Joseph Croskey ..................................................................................................Director, University Advising Services Center Outstanding Graduate Students Syed R. Ali-Zaidi Scholarship Nominee Other Honorees Closing............................................................................................................................................................Joseph Croskey ..................................................................................................Director, University Advising Services Center Ushers: Black Student Union, College Republicans, ROTC Cadets and Young Democrats 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 Economics................................................................................................................................... 8 Department of English & Modern Languages.............................................................................................. 9 Department of Social Sciences.........................................................................................................................10 Department of Visual & Performing Arts......................................................................................................10 Women & Gender Studies.................................................................................................................................... 11 School of Education....................................................................................................................................................... 11 Department of Education..................................................................................................................................... 11 Department of Special Education.................................................................................................................... 12 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND INFORMATION SCIENCES.............................................. 13 Department of Accountancy............................................................................................................................. 13 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 COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND HUMAN SERVICES................................................................................. 17 Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders............................................................................18 Department of Human Services, Rehabilitation, Health and Sport Sciences.................................18 Department of Nursing........................................................................................................................................19 Department of Psychology.................................................................................................................................19 UNIVERSITY-WIDE AWARDS...........................................................................................................................................20 Athletics.....................................................................................................................................................................34 Debate........................................................................................................................................................................39 Honors Program.....................................................................................................................................................39 Leadership & Involvement...................................................................................................................................41 Military Science–ROTC.........................................................................................................................................42 Minority Student Services..................................................................................................................................42 Office of International Programs.....................................................................................................................43 OTHER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS.......................................................................................................................43 Sponsored by: AFSCME Local 2326, APSCUF, Chartwells, College of Arts, Education and Sciences, College of Business Administration and Information Sciences, College of Health Sciences and Human Services, Division of Academic Affairs 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-Woodruff, 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 Katharine Gannon 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’s 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 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 Natalie Everett MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED DATA ANALYTICS Joshua Rhoads MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Madison Hill MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING Deanna Sebastian Matthew Veronesi MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATION Zachary Bedee MASTER OF SCIENCE IN LIBRARY SCIENCE Leland Riddlesperger MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MASS MEDIA ARTS AND JOURNALISM Alexis White MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Judith Foyabo MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION Tara Jageman MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY Paige Schwabenbauer 5 Outstanding Academic Achievement COLLEGE OF ARTS, EDUCATION AND SCIENCES COLLEGE-WIDE DERRICK SCHOLARSHIP Rose Ganoe Available to a sophomore, junior or senior who is a permanent resident of Clarion, Forest or Venango County, enrolled in the College of Arts, Education 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. DR. NORMA B. KIM (‘83) SCHOLARSHIP Kalyn Kunselman Established in honor of the late teacher/researcher, Dr. Norma B. Kim, by her beloved husband, Dr. Paul Y. Kim, to help future students with their scientific education. Incoming freshman biology or chemistry major must have a high school cumulative GPA of 3.75 or greater. MARY C. HARDWICK SCHOLARSHIP Jamarian Hawkins Rebecca Meyer Established to honor Dr. Mary Hardwick, former professor in the SCT department, a gifted artist and dedicated educator. NANCY SHAW MCKEE SCHOLARSHIP Caleb Gilliland 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 Chelsey Dodds Awarded to freshman undergraduate in the College of Arts, Education and Sciences with a minimum 3.25 GPA and 1,000 SAT. DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY & GEOSCIENCES AGES DEPARTMENT ENDOWMENT Elina Wright Faculty scholarship available for current anthropology, geography and earth science majors. OUTSTANDING BIOLOGY SCHOLARS AWARD Erin Briggs Zoey Brown Sean Harlan Brianna Shepherd Annual, renewable award for freshman biology, secondary education-biology, molecular biology, environmental biology or medical technology majors. Minimum SAT scores of 1200 (combined) and class rank in the top 20 percent. COLDWATER CONSERVATION SCHOLARSHIP Tony Kumetis Sponsored by Iron Furnace, Oil Creek and Allegheny Mountain Chapters of Trout Unlimited, the $1,000 annual award benefits a senior who displays a keen interest in conservation of natural aquatic resources, especially coldwater. ECOLOGY RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP Alexis Robison Kathleen Zawrotniak 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 Chelsea Lanigan 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 SABINA MOONEY SEIFERT SCHOLARSHIP Tristan Fanks Honors Mrs. Seifert (1909) by her daughter Mary L. Seifert. Provides one-time awards to freshmen majoring in geosciences. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY, MATHEMATICS & PHYSICS ACS DIVISION OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY UG AWARD IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY Melissa Fischetti AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTRY, INC. Alex Francette CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP Melissa Fischetti Maley Zents Katherine Graham Jia Zhu Joshua Kahle Daria Tatom Awarded to chemistry majors based upon academic achievement in chemistry. CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT COMMEMORATIVE SCHOLARSHIP Zachary Tyler Awarded to chemistry majors and based upon academic achievement in chemistry. COLLEGE AWARD FOR CHEMISTRY Maxwell Sheaffer CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT AWARD Melissa Fischetti Maley Zents Katherine Graham Jia Zhu Joshua Kahle Daria Tatom CRC PRESS FRESHMAN CHEMISTRY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Hope Kiesling HAROLD WILLIAM FERGUSON SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP Caleb Stahlman 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 Mallory Brannon Garrett Moats Established by Mrs. Helen Smith in memory of her husband. Awarded to full-time juniors or seniors majoring in mathematics. JOHN HEAGY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Cole Gezik 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 Emily Kosakowski Diane Thompson For students majoring in mathematics or secondary education, mathematics MATHEMATICS FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP Erika Carolus Garrett Moats Tessa Whitmoyer Olivia Wissinger Benefits incoming freshman mathematics majors with outstanding SAT math scores and excellent grades. PAUL SHANK AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PHYSICS Mark Liu Two awards are made annually in honor of Dr. Shank, a former physics professor. The scholarships are awarded based on grades in physics, mathematics and computer science and are presented to junior physics majors. PHYSICS/ASTRONOMY SCHOLARSHIP Jeremy Marshall Supports physics majors’ research. 7 RUTH B. MONTGOMERY MATH/SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP Emily Phillips 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. UG AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Zachary Tyler WILLIAM & ELIZABETH HART SCHOLARSHIP Andrew Baker Mallory Brannon Autumn Fotta 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. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP Hannah Fallecker Lyndsey Kujawa Samuel Farmer Trevor Lake Samantha Gatesman Cassidy Pernesky Nicole Hrip These scholarships are for communication majors. (Formerly known as MMAJCS - Speech Comm Endowment.) DR. DILNAWAZ SIDDIQUI SCHOLARSHIP Alexis White Established by the International Institute of Islamic Thought in memory and in honor of Dr. Dilnawaz Siddiqui, retired professor of communication, to support students who are pursuing an online M.S. in Mass Media Arts and Journalism at Clarion. HENRY FUEG SCHOLARSHIP Taylor Zalus Established by former students, faculty, staff and leadership, as well as family and friends, to honor Dr. Henry “Hank” Fueg, a member of the Department of Communication for 31 years. Intended for a communication major with a demonstrated commitment to serve in campus media. JAMES J. CANELOS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Lindsey Mays Emilie Miller 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. JAMES H. COLE SCHOLARSHIP Isiah Baez Scholarship is directed toward second-semester undergraduates majoring in communication with 15 to 32 credits. Selected on the basis of academic achievement, involvement in the department and community service. OUTSTANDING SENIOR, COMMUNICATION Nicole Hrip DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SENIOR Kristi Mosi ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT OUTSTANDING SENIOR Zachary Shoup ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP Quinn Arbaugh 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. 8 ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP & RESEARCH Johnathon Danvers Krista Mosi Scholarships, research and other activities in support of department programs. ENID DENNIS SCHOLARSHIP Leah Kappel Honoring former professor Dr. Enid Dennis for academically accomplished junior and senior economics majors. DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH & MODERN LANGUAGES EAPSU OUTSTANDING ENGLISH MAJOR Alisa Landers ENGLISH ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Michaela Bush Abigail Shipley Awarded annually to second-semester junior English majors for their senior year of study. ENGLISH MAJORS OF THE MONTH Sept.: Alisa Landers Dec.: Jourdaine Middleton April: McKenzie Rodriguez Oct.: Rose Ganoe Feb.: Leah Fryer May: Dylan Brown Nov.: Maura Keck March: Michaela Bush Stephanie Slike Grace St Clair GILBERT NEIMAN SCHOLARSHIP Erica Holsten 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. JUDITH D. McCRARY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Hannah Murray Samuel Richardson Awarded to one French minor and one Spanish minor each year, in the based on academic work. JOSEPH & SUSANNAH CENTORCELLI SCHOLARSHIP Erica Holsten 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. MODERN LANGUAGES MAJORS OF THE MONTH Sept.: Dajanae Drake Dec.: Sadie Comstock March: Jodee Raybuck Oct.: Natalie Brush Jan.: Dulce Navarro April: Eiley McGregor Nov.: Alice Fernald Feb.: Kaylar Moser RAFAEL DIAZ Y DIAZ SPANISH SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT Liadan Susoeff Presented annually to the most outstanding junior or senior Spanish minor with plans to study in Spain and/or a Hispanic country. Based upon academic excellence and contribution to the department. SIGMA TAU GAMMA SCHOLARSHIP Brody Cararie Katlyn Corbett Jessica Denzer Lindsey Wohar 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 extracurricular activity. 9 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES FRANK CAMPBELL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE Hannah Swartz Presented to the graduating senior with the best record as a secondary education/social studies major in history. GILBERT HILL AWARD Clancy Fyock Presented to the graduating senior with the best record as a B.A. history major. HELEN GERLACH SCHOLARSHIP Caleb Gilliland 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 Clancy Fyock Students must be sophomores or juniors. Criteria includes academic excellence and service to the department. LISA MEE KROSNAR SCHOLARSHIP Amber Smoyer Scholarships awarded to outstanding political science majors. OUTSTANDING SENIORS Philosophy: Shannon Smith Political Science: Caleb Gilliland Sociology: Shannon Smith Sociology/Psychology: Eiley McGregor PI SIGMA ALPHA INDUCTEES Johnathon Danvers Amber Smoyer Clancy Fyock Tree Zuzzio Kaylar Moser Krista Mosi National political science honor society. POLITICAL SCIENCE, SOCIOLOGY, PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP Johnathon Danvers Kaylar Moser Shannon Smith An endowment to benefit students majoring in political science, sociology and philosophy. DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS ART DEPARTMENT ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Sierra Nicholes Awarded to art students based on faculty evaluation of artistic ability and academic performance. CHERI AHARRAH REID MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Kylie Judy 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. MARY LOUISE POPE THEATER SCHOLARSHIP Elizabeth Novotny Given to the freshman, junior or senior who has demonstrated outstanding leadership skills in performance/technical theater, production support and service to the theater. SARAH BEELS DUNIKOSKI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Leandro Aristeguieta Brian Berthold Shannon Brady Patricia Brown Sadie Clark Autumn Coryea Heather Bakermans Jessica Bishop Peyton Bramble Ronald Buckner Brianna Condo Annali Criswell Whitley Bearfield Sarena Bowen Nathan Brant Ana Carlton Clinton Connelly Haley Crosby 10 Kayli Becker Tyler Bradley Halie Brindle Gillian Carr Faith Corman Bryce Crup Haley Delp Abigail Dougherty Elizabeth Foster Kaitlyn Gage Aimee Haslet April Hetrick Shayla Huber Kaitlyn Johnston Emily Kiner Rhiannon Mack Robert McMillin Bethany Moore Isabelle Morrison Tylar Nardei Megan Peterson Anna Pyne Sarah Scarnati Samuel Showman Kaydee Songer Olivia Stouffer Melissa Totin Jared Weeter Leanne Wilson Zachary Zalewski Kimberly DiGiacobbe Kaitlyn Downie Elizabeth Frketich Ellora Gallo Payton Haubrich Katrina Hoff Alyssia Hunt Autumn Jones Elizabeth Korbeck Brettlyn Martin Tiffany Melani Hannah Moore Brandi Mulligan Luke Obenrader Tara Peterson Courtney Rankin Ashley Schultz Alivia Shuttleworth Victor Stahlman Kayli Swarm Amanda Venesky Desirae Wells Lindsey Wohar Nathan Disantis Samantha Fabian Cora Fulton Meagan Gibson Samantha Henning Rachel Hollobaugh Sara Hutchison Brittany Keith Billianna Kovacs Cassidy Matz Samuel Metcalfe Megan Moore Kenzi Mundkowsky Christopher Park Kenneth Pollick Philip Rocco Megan Sekulich Jessye Smith Nicole Stewart Elizabeth Tanner Melissa Waldron Erin Wheeland Kelsey Wolfe Amanda Dolekary Joshua Fischer Benjamon Fye Chastidy Gilbert Keagan Hesse Mikayla Houser Ieshia Johnson Bridget Kent Samantha Leasure Chloe McAdams Andrew Moore Caitlin Morgan Emma Murtha Kristin Perrine Jason Poor Cheyenne Rosenberg Nicholas Shiner Joel Snyder Abigail Stone-Huchko Kayla Temple Kimari Walker Madison Williams Jenna Yetter Established through the estate of Kenneth & Katherine Beels in memory of their daughter. To be considered, incoming student must be a marching band member. WEIR FAMILY ARTS SCHOLARSHIP Kiara Nixon Established by a bequest from Chuck (‘56) and Shirley Weir to honor the entire Weir family, their fond memories of Clarion University and the surrounding community. One-time annual scholarship for a full-time student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree at Clarion University. WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIES DR. DEB SCHOLARSHIP Cassidy Steele Honors the 20th anniversary of Clarion’s Women and Gender Studies program and Dr. Deborah Burghardt, director of the program since its inception. Students must be in good academic standing and show evidence of social change actions. School of Education DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALICE E. EXLEY (‘59) AND NANCY EXLEY MASEK (‘64) SCHOLARSHIP Abigail Lieb Established through the generosity of Nancy Exley Masek and her husband Ladd Masek in order to help students fulfill their dreams and help others. The Exley sisters grew up in Knox, PA, and became teachers at Clarion State Teachers College. Recipient must major in Special Education, be of junior or senior standing, and have a minimum QPA of 3.0. EARL SILER MEMORIAL AWARD Emma Cussins Abigail Lieb Jillian Lohner Olivia Wissinger 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 Emma Cussins Abigail Lieb Jillian Lohner Benefits education majors. 11 Olivia Wissinger FRANK & JOYCE ROCCO SCHOLARSHIP Alice Fernald 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 Mallory Brannon Abigail Lieb Jillian Lohner Established by Dr. Gail F. Grejda to honor her husband, Ed (’57), professor emeritus of English (1961-1996). Benefits junior/ senior education majors with a minimum 3.25 QPA, who passed the Praxis 1 exam and have work and volunteer experiences. DR. JOHN N.“JAY” MOORHOUSE OUTSTANDING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP Mallory Brannon 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 Jacob Yant 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. KAPPA DELTA PI INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY IN EDUCATION LAMBDA ETA CHAPTER Mary Anderson Jessica Burch Breanna Finch Irena Guptill Sarah Kirmeyer Abigayle Myford Patricia Sheredy Amber Stull Sara Baker Liberty Davis Olivia Garrett Tatum Henderson Elizabeth Korbeck Alli Oberdorf Stephanie Slike Hannah Swartz Lauren Brooks Melissa Evans Adam Goldinger Harley Hopkins Cassidy Matz Samantha Sanker Paige Spang Danielle Taylor Magdalyn Brown Maura Farkas Shannon Goreczny Megan Kelley Isabelle Morrison Christina Sather Ann Stone Taylor Wahl MARY LEA APPLE SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT Adam Goldinger 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. ROBERT AND DIANA COURY SCHOLARSHIP Mallory Brannon Abigail Lieb Jillian Lohner Established to honor Robert (’52) and Diana Coury. Education candidates must have a 3.4 QPA, completed at least four semesters and show promise of outstanding service to the profession inside and outside of the classroom. WEIR FAMILY SCHOOL OF EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP Shelby Kerelitch Established by a bequest from Chuck (‘56) and Shirley Weir to honor the entire Weir family, their fond memories of Clarion University and the surrounding community. Provides a one-time annual scholarship to a full-time student enrolled in the School of Education at Clarion University. DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP Amanda Johnson Rebecca Meyer Lauren Snyder 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 Jillian Lohner 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. 12 GREG VAYDA SCHOLARSHIP Aubrey Monte 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 Harley Brandt Alexander Jones Sabrina Perilli Teresa Sedoris-Palmer Jamie Dieffenbach Olivia Keltz Logan Reed Shu Tak Kui Morgan Douglass Katelyn Kister Samantha Schlak Jordan Wiant Matthew Flickinger Megan Moore William Scott Anagen Wood 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. CHARLES P. LEACH, SR. SCHOLARSHIP Rebecca Mullen Ashley Poling Samantha Schlak 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 Kelsey Hasselman Chelsie Stefano William Wasilko Claire Klanica Rebecca Lewis E. WILSON AMSLER SCHOLARSHIP Olivia Keltz Gianna Sgro Rebecca Mullen 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 Anthony Servette Sierra Herold Reese Stiller Kaylin Kinnan Ryan Wambaugh Ryan Moore 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 Taylor Boyle Olivia Keltz Christopher Enos Rebecca Lewis Megan Fannin Rebecca Mullen Corey Horgan William Wasilko 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. DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY OUTSTANDING STUDENT BUSINESS AWARD SENIOR Christopher Enos ACCOUNTANCY DEPARTMENT - IMA OUTSTANDING SENIOR Samantha Schlak ACCOUNTANCY DEPARTMENT - PICPA OUTSTANDING SENIOR Jamie Dieffenbach 13 ACCOUNTANCY DEPARTMENT - OUTSTANDING SENIOR Anagen Wood ACCOUNTANCY DEPARTMENT OUTSTANDING STUDENT (MAcc) Natalie Everett Alexis Welsh Benefits promising accounting students pursuing a Master of Accountancy with a goal of becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Minimum 3.5 GPA must be maintained through senior undergraduate year. ACCOUNTANCY DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP Corey Horgan 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 Jessica Denzer Honors Dr. Charles Pineno. Candidates are senior accounting majors with high academics and service to the department. GARY L. MERZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Christopher Enos Awarded in memory of professor Gary L. Merz to a senior accounting major based upon academic performance. HARRY JOSEPH SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Carri Pakozdi 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. MARK AND DEBORAH DEMICH ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP Carri Pakozdi Created by Mark Demich, former Clarion University Foundation, Inc., board member. Benefits a current student in the fifth (final) year and on the CPA licensure tract with a minimal 3.0 GPA. Master’s program students are also eligible. OLIVE AND WILLIAM BARNES SCHOLARSHIP (FRESHMAN) Chelsie Stefano 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. RUTH N. PICI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (FRESHMAN) Mackenzie Sheldon Gabriella Tepke Established by Frank A. Pici (’77) in honor of his mother, for freshman accounting major from southwestern Pennsylvania (preferably East Allegheny, Elizabeth Forward, McKeesport or Gateway school districts). Student must rank in the upper 40 percent of high school class and have a minimum 1000 SAT (combined). DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE ANNUAL FINANCE SCHOLARSHIP Eric Boyer Mirranda Flick Jacob McCord-Wolbert Quentin Claypool Corey Horgan Emily Monrean Lynae Delacour Gary Latuszewski William Wasilko Morgan Douglass Rebecca Lewis A renewable endowment for finance majors. BURNS & BURNS SCHOLARSHIP Matthew Flickinger Awarded to a top-ranked student based upon academic achievement and participation in extracurricular activities. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE SCHOLARSHIP William Scott Scholarships for finance majors. 14 EWEDEMI FINANCE & INTERNATIONAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP Christopher Enos Awarded to a graduating senior who is an outstanding corporate finance major. GRAY REAL ESTATE SCHOLARSHIP Gianna Sgro 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. OUTSTANDING FINANCE STUDENT William Scott OUTSTANDING PARALEGAL STUDENT Morgan Douglass OUTSTANDING REAL ESTATE STUDENT Gianna Sgro RENEWABLE FINANCE SCHOLARSHIP Emily Armstrong Dylan Teprag Bryce Klawuhn Logan Reed Samantha Schlak DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT & MARKETING ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP Claire Klanica Criteria include academic record, classroom performance and participation in university activities. BONNIE SILVERTONGUE MEMORIAL MARKETING SCHOLARSHIP Olivia Keltz 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. DR. LEONARD & SALLY ANN ACKERMAN SCHOLARSHIP Quentin Claypool Rebecca Mullen 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. DONALD E. & BERNADETTE HUGUS CROOKS SCHOLARSHIP Kelsey Hasselman 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 Julia Taylor Annual scholarship given to a top-ranking student majoring in management or industrial relations. MARKETING SCHOLARSHIP AND ENDOWMENT Ashley Poling Established as a result of contributions from faculty and friends. Awarded to marketing majors. MARKETING MANAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP Anna Devinney Established through contributions from alumni, friends and faculty of Clarion’s Marketing Department. Awarded to a student planning a career in marketing management. MARKETING RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP Katie Jo Raspotnik Awarded annually to an outstanding marketing major who has a minimum overall QPA of 3.0, demonstrates leadership abilities, is active in extracurricular activities and is planning a career in marketing research. 15 OUTSTANDING MANAGEMENT/HUMAN RESOURCE STUDENT Rebecca Mullen OUTSTANDING MARKETING STUDENT Allison Fye PAUL Y. KIM ADVERTISING MANAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP Kelsey Hasselman 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 Megan Moore The award is made to a student planning a career in retail management. School of Information Sciences DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER INFORMATION SCIENCES CIS DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP Ethan Dyer Awarded annually to a computer science or information systems major based on academic excellence and participation in university and community activities. ELIZABETH L. ROSS DATA PROCESSING SCHOLARSHIP Alexander Day Awarded to computer information science majors based on academic record and contribution to AITP. GEORGE R. LEWIS SCHOLARSHIP Christina Cotton Jerad Meterko Alexander Day Keith Maitland Christopher Mankos Awarded to outstanding computer science majors in honor of George S. Lewis, former director of Computing Services. DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY SCIENCE BARBARA OLDT LIBRARY SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP Kelly McCorkle Awarded to a sophomore or higher woman majoring in library science with at least a B average. DR. AMHAD GAMALUDDIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Miguel Burns Catherine Rohland Established in memory of the noted educator, librarian, scholar and kind mentor who served on Clarion University’s Library Science faculty for over 30 years. Benefits graduate students who have demonstrated serious interest in international/multicultural librarianship. Candidates must have completed at least nine graduate credit hours with a cumulative QPA of 3.5 ELEANOR DEWALD MOORE AWARD Kelly McCorkle 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 Grace Youngblood Honors a former alumna, professor, dean and interim president. Benefits MSLS with a minimum 9 credits, academic achievement and service to the department. HELEN AND LAWRENCE SMITH SCHOLARSHIP—LIBRARY SCIENCE Rebekah Lahue 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. 16 HELEN FERRY SHIELDS SCHOLARSHIP Abigail Dougherty Honors Clarion alumna for her work in the field. Awarded to library science majors: freshman/sophomore transfers from western Pennsylvania; seniors with strong academics and significant contributions to the department; and a graduate student. JEAN BLAKE FERGUSON LIBRARY SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP Abigail Dougherty Established by Dr. Jeffrey and Janet Ferguson in honor of his mother (’48). Awarded to incoming freshman, first-generation students, a library science major, dual major or concentration, and have financial need. Renewable. COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND HUMAN SERVICES COLLEGE-WIDE DERRICK PUBLISHING COMPANY/IMO EDWARD P. BOYLE Amber Jock Candidates must reside in Venango, Clarion or Forest county and attend Clarion University–Venango. 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 Hannah Keyes 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 Nathaniel Beveridge Michael McCracken Alexa Chaikowsky Trelyn Nelson Rylee Martzall Lauren Yeager Shiann McCauley Honors a Clarion alumnus and chemistry department faculty member at Clarion University–Venango. Candidates must be high school seniors enrolled at Clarion University–Venango. Awards are granted based upon academic achievement. DR. THOMAS GARDNER RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP Courtney Paton Honors Dr. Gardner. Candidates must be enrolled in the baccalaureate degree program in radiation technology. LOUIS ADELSON VENANGO HOUSING AWARD Alexis Benak Nathaniel Beveridge Hayden Defibaugh Amanda Griffin Scholarships are available for students living in Clarion University–Venango housing and showing financial need. MARGERY L. HIMES SCHOLARSHIP Miranda Baumcratz Erica Kerr Courtney Paton Joshua Volchko Caroline Deeter Rick McParland Emily Roxberry Roxanne Wassil Hayden Defibaugh Taylor Mitcham Whitney Snyder Jenne Fingado Kelsey Monro Amy Tenney 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 Clarion University–Venango. OIL CITY ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP Jay Stull 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. PENNZOIL SCHOLARSHIP Donald Albritton Tyler Baptie Endowment established by Pennzoil. Award criteria are based on academic achievement and financial need. 17 PHI THETA KAPPA Amandra Griffin Amy Tenney 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 Amy Tenney Preference is given to adult students who are residents of Venango County. OIL CITY SECOND PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP Thomas Hardisky Brittan Wolbert 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 Clinton Eakin Chidinma Ekeh Rachel Falco Michael Stehle Awarded to Venango, Forest and Clarion County residents attending Clarion University–Venango for health careers. ZONTA CLUB OF OIL CITY-FRANKLIN SCHOLARSHIP Samantha Horn Benefits students who reside in Venango County, based upon their academic record, financial need, and participation in extracurricular activities. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION SCIENCES & DISORDERS EDWIN R. “JACK” SIMPSON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Hannah Drass Katharine Gannon Megan Hoehn Jordyn Wilson Established to honor professor Simpson by Speech Pathology program family, friends and members. EMILY SCHENA SCHOLARSHIP Amanda Leise 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 Haley Link Tiffany Melani Lindsey Wohar 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. WEIR FAMILY SPEECH PATHOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP Katlyn Corbett Established by Chuck (‘56) and Shirley Weir to honor their family, fond memories of Clarion University and the surrounding community. One-time annual scholarship benefits a Speech Pathology/Speech and Hearing Science major. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, REHABILITATION, HEALTH AND SPORT SCIENCES KENNETH AND MARJORIE VAYDA SCHOLARSHIP Cameron Butler Annual scholarship awarded to a junior or senior student majoring in special education or rehabilitative sciences. Minimum requirements include a 3.5 QPA and active involvement with persons who have handicaps. 18 DEPARTMENT OF NURSING DOLORES SHERMAN NURSING SCHOLARSHIP Kaitlyn Krupa 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. DR. JULIA DONOVAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Amanda Shingledecker 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. ELIZABETH M. MCCORD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Lannette Johnston Alexander Day Established by the McCord family to benefit full-time MSN program students. Preference to students with six or more graduate credits each semester, bachelor’s degree students, and then associate degree candidates. MARY ELLEN HORLACHER OLDT NURSING SCHOLARSHIP Hayley Ladd 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. ROSEMARY COOGAN ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP Katlyn Bonifay 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 Samantha Hartle Destini Taylor Kayla Temple Deborah Thomas Established by the Oil City Lions Club. Benefits graduates of Oil City or Venango Christian high schools entering their first year of study at Clarion University—Venango. Renewable in the second year of study at either Venango or Clarion campus. VIRGIL & CAROL FREEBOURN SCHOLARSHIP Beau Shepherd Established by Royce E. Freebourn in honor of his parents, the award benefits nursing majors attending Clarion University— Venango. Students must be better than average and demonstrate financial need. DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY DR. ISELI K. KRAUSS PSYCHOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP Melissa Totin 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 Marissa Robertson Based on academic accomplishment, service to the university, Psychology Department and community. PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT AWARD Mickenna Ansell 19 UNIVERSITY-WIDE AWARDS ADDISON GIBSON SCHOLARSHIP Isiah Baez Brittany Bogacki Brandon Broersma Haley Delp Cecil Grubbs Haley McCanna Brittany Mealy Andrea Roraback Taylor Wood Sara Baker Macie Bogacki Jordyn Cavalier Amanda Fiechuk Tatum Henderson Sarah McCauley Caitlin Merryman Sydney Smith Sarah Bendal Amber Borland Rachel Corbett Brandy Ford Devin Hoffman Shyana McCommon Carly Park Melinda Sovak Levi Bequeath Harley Brandt Haley Crosby Rose Ganoe Sarah Kosack Lynne McCune Autumn Perrin Cody West Originally from Armstrong County, Addison Gibson built considerable wealth in the oil fields of Texas and Oklahoma. Upon his death in 1936, a foundation was created to assist people from western Pennsylvania in paying for college education. ANITA GREATHOUSE WHITNEY CANCER CARE/RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP Hailey Alwine Established by her daughter, Dr. Karen M. Whitney, Clarion’s 16th president, her spouse, Dr. Peggy Apple, and others to honor a remarkable life that valued family, education and a positive attitude, particularly in the face of adversity. Candidates must have a GPA of 2.7 with a career goal that includes cancer care and/or research from any field of study, APSCUF SCHOLARSHIP Hannah Drass Jordyn Wilson Katharine Gannon Jia Zhu Hannah Phillips Alivia Shuttleworth Awarded based upon academic achievement, contributions to the department and university and participation in extracurricular activities. 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. BOARD OF GOVERNORS SCHOLARSHIP Deira Allen Daivonna Battle Devena Brisbone Nyjaee Carn Sam Fareri Leah Fryer Troynisha Granat Cecelia Harmon Parker Hinderliter Maryce Johnson Hannah Lakatos Amaiya Lewis Kaitlyn Mang Hakeim McKenzie Coleman Milligan Megan Moore Carri Pakozdi Blake Phillips Damodica Robinson Iman Ross Natosha Shepherd Melissa Smith Daria Tatom Kimari Walker Nyshae White Makenzie Woltz Hunter Aubele Gail Bennett Ronald Buckner Quentin Claypool Elisa Fletcher Samuel Gatesman Thomas Grecco Jaylen Hawthorne Katelyn Hosler Gileyla Jones Quinlin Lambert Najae Lewis-Riggins Morgan Manglaviti Aaliyah McMullen Tyrell Minniefield Hana Murphy Sabrina Perilli Cheyanne Potter Alexis Robison Josiah Ross Emily Shoup Kaitlyn Sobiech Kass Taylor Hannah Waltz Neely Whitehead Elina Wright Emily Baker Joshua Blackman Nathan Bunyon Dajanae Drake Scott Florence Matthew Gathers Erica Greer Jaydon Hayes Dasia Jackson Claire Klanica Alisa Landers Moriah Lynn Judith Mason Aolany Mercado Shaney Mitchell London Murray Tae’Jon Petway Dereck Pritchard Katarina Rodriques Kayla Scheffner Ophnie Similien Jalene Stroncek Smaran Teru Jhayda Washington Kashia Willis Jia Zhu Shayla Barrett Ta’Hira Boone-Branch Brody Cararie Amanda Droney Sarah Fox Danielle Gettemy Darby Grunwald Eleazar Hill Dorian Johnson Shu Tak Kui Alexis Lay Lauren Magee Taylor McClay Paola Mieles Taylor Montue Kiara Nixon Alexis Phillip Julius Ream Alvin Ross Olivia Scott Lindsay Smelcer Shamour Talbert Jaclin Valasek Adrian Weber Bailee Wojnar Tree Zuzzio Awarded to outstanding incoming freshmen in underrepresented areas, including racial minorities, STEM, art, music or theater. 20 BOBBI SCHOLARSHIP Carlie Holeva 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. CHARLES & SONJA LEACH SCHOLARSHIP Alex Baumunk Audra Kozlowski Gabriella Tepke 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. CECIL & AGNES RHODES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Taylor Boots 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. Emily Baker Kimberly Westover Dalton Schultz Christian Smith 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. CIO ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Ben Kaltenbach 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 Julia Aaron Cameron Akins Mickenna Ansell Dawn Badtorff Anthony Baker Alaina Barner Daniel Baumcratz Abigail Beckwith John Bello Katie Benson Justine Berkhouse Atalie Blankenbuehler Alexis Boie Mycroft Boose Christan Bowshier Kaitlin Brest Kaitlyn Brooks Blythe Bryner Riley Burkholder Taylor Cadman Alison Campbell Eva Carroll Alexis Cassidy Holly Chapman Lindsey Chatterton Alex Christensen Sadie Clark Letizia Collini Samantha Costello Haley Crosby Sara Custer Kaylee Deeter Jessica Denzer Elizabeth Adamczyk Chase Alcorn Quinn Arbaugh Fisher Bagiatis Edward Baker Lauren Barnhart Michelle Baumcratz Andrew Beels Alessandra Bendoval Levi Bequeath Andrew Bernstein Kayce Bobnar Brandon Bolha Karissa Border Harley Brandt Tyler Breth Nicholas Brothers Tristen Buck Hannah Butch Kelly Calderone Sean Carlson Carroll Carulli Mackenzie Cassidy Matthew Chapman Edward Cheesman Madison Cicconi Stephanie Clark Jocelyn Colussy Christina Cotton Kevin Croyle Zachary Dancisin Aubrey Delfratte Kelley DeSantis Leo Aiello Samantha Allegretto Avinger Arnold Caleb Bailey Sara Baker Brooke Barnitz Cassandra Beck Alyssa Beichner Gina Bennett Jessi Berarducci Riley Bessetti Brittany Bogacki Katlyn Bonifay Amber Borland Allison Brent Daunice Briggs Alyssa Brown Gregory Bulsak Claire Buzard Katilyn Caldwell Meghan Carpenter Madison Cashmer Robin Cebula Shayla Chapman Haley Cherry Cheyenne Clark Corey Clarke Haley Conner Adrienne Crist Thomas Csorba Laura Danvers Haley Delp Cole Devine 21 Andrew Akers Erin Allio Lauren Atwell Tiffany Bair Julie Balewski Levi Barrett Kayli Becker Aryn Beichner Kassandra Bennett Erika Berkhoudt Cheyenne Blackhawk Macie Bogacki Sarah Boodjeh Ronald Bouch Rachael Brent Erin Briggs Margaret Brown Jessica Burch Jared Buzard Megan Campano Presley Carpenter Abigail Caspar Austin Cessna Devon Chase Kara Chojnacki Jennifer Clark Hannah Collings Katlyn Corbett Kathryn Cromer Emma Cussins Kirsten Davis Raymond Dent Brenna Deyarmin CLARION ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP, CONT. Jamie Dieffenbach Kayla Dowdall Rachel Dressler Nathaniel Dudzic Dante Engelmann Samantha Fabian Elliyanna First Allison Fleming Chase Fornof Hannah Frey Ellora Gallo Casey Gaston Hailey Germanoski Caleb Gilliland DeAnna Gray Andrew Gunn Danielle Haley Natalie Harmon Kelsey Hasselman Jonah Henry Dedra Hillegass Emily Hofius Ava Homan Hunter Horning Brianna Hughes Amber Jock Kylie Judy Isaac Kaye Jennifer Kerle Kaylin Kinnan Hannah Klingensmith Morgan Krieger Chelsea Lanigan Amanda Leise Haley Link Renay Long Lauren Magee Maggie Martin Kodie Mateer Makenzie May Megan McCoy Breanna McGaughey Hallie McGrew Danielle McNally Samuel Metcalfe Megan Middleton Jordyn Miller Samantha Miller Kayla Molzer Isabelle Morrison Kenzi Mundkowsky Lauren Nagy Luke Nellis Ethan Nevel Weronika Noyszewski Aubry Ohlson Trevor Olney Megan O’Neil Amy Orzechowski Nevin Donahue Joseph Downing Amy Drick Ethan Dyer Grace English Megan Fannin Melissa Fischetti Malorri Fleming Faith Forry McKayla Fusco Katharine Gannon Samantha Gatesman Cole Gezik Kaleigh Girt Jessica Greiner William Gustafson Donald Hall-Ayres Alexander Hart Joshua Heberlein Kara Hershey Katrina Hoff Jacob Hollamby McKayla Hoover Katelyn Hosler Wyatt Inlow Hunter Johnson Emily Kamats Emma Kehn Rachel Keth Sarah Kirmeyer Sarah Kosack Kaitlyn Krupa Rogers Laugand Indeah Lewis Danielle Lippert Joshua Lucas Dylan Mancuso Megan Martin Allison Matter Sarah McCauley Ryan McDermott Kameryn McGee Katelynn McIntosh Dalton Meals Jerad Meterko Logan Miholics Maggie Miller William Miller Emily Monrean Krista Mosi Tyler Murray Austin Nardi Alexandra Nelson Abbigale Newman Madison Nugent Ethan Okunas Chantel Olson Rachael O’Neil Julianna Pagliaro Vincent Dongilli Lucas Drake Kaitlyn Duda Amanda Elder Christopher Enos Carrie Fetzer Kimberly Fitz Jessica Forbes Autumn Fotta Benjamon Fye Mackenzie Ganoe Mia Gatto Jenna Gialloreto Shannon Goreczny Isaiah Griebel Robert Hacku Miranda Halpin Bethany Hart Chelsea Hedderman Andie Hill Devin Hoffman Morgan Holland Harley Hopkins Mikayla Houser Julianna Iocco Olivia Johnson Seth Kaminski Rebecca Kelley Hope Kiesling Josh Kirwin Melissa Kratzer Natalie Lacoe Lakynne Lavan Rebecca Lewis Cody Litz Brooke Lundy Peyton Mann Leah Mastrine Abigail Matthews Justine McClaine Hannah McElrath Elise McGovern Maitland McMillen Carli Meeker Samantha Meyer Emilie Miller Megan Miller Haley Miscovich Logan Moore Megan Mulhair Nickita Muto Renee Nedza Alyssa Nelson Sierra Nicholes Luke Obenrader Jose Olivas Olivia Olson Melanie Opyrchal Michaela Palmieri 22 Morgan Douglass Laken Draksler Sara Dudek Natalie Else Thomas Evans John Fink Brittany Fitzgerald Brandy Ford Haley Frey Clancy Fyock Rose Ganoe Thomas George Chastidy Gilbert Katherine Graham Megan Grzesiuk Paidyn Hale Tyler Harlan Kelly Harvey Samantha Henning Gabrielle Hill Mykenzie Hoffman Haley Holzwarth Corey Horgan Nicholas Howard Dustin Jamison Rachel Johnson Leah Kappel Elizabeth Kelly William King Katelyn Kister Brooke Kriebel Hayley Ladd Breanna Leidy Abigail Lieb Jillian Lohner Erin MacKinlay Jeremy Marshall Jessica Mateer Cassidy Matz Kyle McConnell Kylie McElrath Eiley McGregor Amelia McMurtray Caitlin Merryman Jessica Micco Hunter Miller Michael Miller Garrett Moats Chandler Moorhouse Rebecca Mullen Abigayle Myford Bailey Neely Maia Neumont Elizabeth Novotny Madison Ochalek Xhonane Olivas Eliza O’Neal Evans Ordiway-Thiem Carly Park Helen Patterson Kaylee Perovich Thomas Peyton Rebecca Pietropaolo Ashley Poling Samantha Pritchard Taylor Randall Dalton Ray Sawyer Reed Cortney Renninger Zoe Richwine Matthea Robbins Andrea Roraback Macy Rubin Timothy Sandberg Megan Schaefer Brandon Schmude Briana Schwab Jenna Shaffer Beau Shepherd Rebecca Shirey Alivia Shuttleworth DeAnna Singer Stephanie Slike Kira Smith Jacob Smithco Makayla Solada Olivia Sparks Brooke Stello Abigail Stone-Huchko Heather Swanson Danielle Taylor Madison Thomas Kyle Thompson Meg Toy Zachary Tyler Noah Vereb Breyona Wagner Blake Walter Sara Watson Ariel Wenner Zachary Wildeson Leanne Wilson Lindsey Wohar Rylie Woodworth Lian Xue Lindsay Zacherl Jerianne Zona Dante Paul Autumn Perrin Emily Phillips Kayce Pifer Jason Poor Rebecca Pyne Courtney Rankin Rebecca Reck Serena Reidler Amanda Rhine Morgan Rickley Hannah Roberts Michael Rosa Kristin Rudy Tatiana Sangadzhieva Haley Schaller Kristin Schrecengost Anthony Servette Kacey Shaffer Hayden Shertzer Nicholas Shirk Heidi-Jo Shuttleworth Devin Singer Hunter Sliker Maeve Smith Amber Smoyer Evelyn Sopher Victor Stahlman Brianna Stetts Danielle Stoner Tate Swanson Dylan Teprag Diane Thompson Morgan Thrush Sarah Traver Kaitlyn Vale Jessica Veshinfsky Taylor Wahl Ryan Wambaugh Sara Weaver Alyssa White Carson Williams Megan Wilson Cole Wolbert Alison Wright Brendan Yard Maley Zents McKensy Peles Michelle Petrilla Hannah Phillips Cyrique Pitt Daniel Porzio Peyton Quigley Keenan Rankin Vinisha Reddy Emily Reinard Ariel Rhoads Hanna Rigby Marissa Robertson Matthew Roth Zachary Rupp Samantha Sanker Dominique Schell Dalton Schultz Madison Severance Kevin Shaffer Olivia Shilling Kimberlee Shoemaker Angelina Sibeto Ashley Slade Hannah Smelscer Mary Smith Julia Snodgrass Emily Sosnowski Carrie Stanish Elle Stine Alexis Stormer Hannah Swartz Deborah Thomas James Thompson Lisa Tomanio Rachel Trunzo Audrianna Vantassel Trey Vigus Chasey Wakefield William Wasilko Mary Weiher Jocelyn Whitman Madison Williams Kaitlin Windt Taylor Wood Tashia Wright Connor Yost Robert Zilhaver Sabrina Perilli Jack Peura Allison Pietracatello Seth Pochron Taylor Powell Ryan Radaker Katie Jo Raspotnik Logan Reed Morgan Reinard Katherine Richardson Dawn Ritzler Carlos Rodriguez Keaton Rounsville Kaitlyn Salada Margaret Schachte Samantha Schlak Alexandra Schwab Gena Seymour Rachael Shaw Abigail Shipley Zachary Shoup Joshua Silka Danae Slaugenhaupt Gregory Smith Montiya Smith Joel Snyder Melinda Sovak Allie Staunch Ann Stone Ashley Strachan Jaclyn Talasky Ian Thomas Jasmine Thompson Melissa Totin Alyssa Tutich Justin Vasil Andrew Vonada John Walsh Jacob Watson Anneliese Welch Tessa Whitmoyer Abigail Wilson Olivia Wissinger Brayden Woodrow Taylor Wright Owen Zablocki This merit scholarship is awarded to outstanding incoming freshmen who had cumulative high school GPAs greater than 3.0 and high college test scores. CLARION COUNTY ROD & GUN CLUB Savannah Drake 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. 23 CLARION EAGLE TRANSFER AWARD Meya Aikens Nicholas Banner Alexis Bobbert Tiffany Brezenski Taylor Cahill Brynne Conroy Taylor David Natasha Deane Kadijah Dickson Maura Farkas Matthew Flickinger Amanda Funari Jacqueline Goehringer Janel Grecco Lydia Hart Heather Hoch Daniel Janoson Joshua Kempka Dhruv Kohli Derek Lauer Brooke Lenox Megan Lupole Allana McCoy Mitchell Morgan Lisa Neidich Aubrey Pangallo Alyssa Pendolino Michael Proios Sheila Roos Brandon Sass William Scott Alicia Shawley Nicole Shreve Brooke Smith Jamie Sosnowski Amy Tenney Mason Whisinnand Andrew Wilson Taylor Zalus Misti Ali Cory Barber Lydia Borland Aydan Bush Madison Campos Zavyer Craft Liberty Davis Marissa Decanio Rebekah Dixon Katrina Fennell Kelly Forrester Luke Funck Brandon Gohn Cecil Grubbs Austin Hasbrouck Jacob Hoffacker Alexander Jones Jessica Kenny Sidney Kohute Thomas Lavin Jacob Lindner Hunter Lydick Danielle McGrady Shane Morgan Pierre Nester Courtney Paton Clarice Pierson Brendon Rager Antonio Rosario Christian Schill Bernadin Senatus Maxwell Sheaffer Maycee Shumaker Emily Soldner Steven Sosnowski Kali Watson Emma White Haley Wykoff Stephanie Zimmerman David Ashbaugh Adam Bettwy Eric Boyer Daniel Bush Brian Casper Colleen Cunningham Nicole Day Jackie Dever Devin Dunkle Elizabeth Ferrante Hailee Foster Michaela Fye Adam Goldinger Erica Hancock Matthew Hedderman Matthew Hull Christopher Jones Allison Knorek Kody Kolich Morgan Lehman Amanda Lisk Rachel Marrs Rachel Miller Trevor Moser Megan Novak Brian Patrick Holly Pittman Logan Rickert Emily Roxberry Corey Schrecengost Stephanie Serrano Kylie Sheppeck Jacob Slagle Mary Soloski Phillip Stajduhar Alexis Welsh Ryleigh Wholeben Leann Wynder Cora Ashenfelder Jessica Bishop Rebecca Breakey Andrew Buskirk Sierra Colwell Kevin Curran John Dean Hannah Dewey Brooke Ell Robby Fiscus Anderson Friedline Amanda Ginnis Tara Graham Tanner Harris Kala Hicks Rachel Hutchison Nicholas Jones Tarr Julia Kocher Nicole Kudelka Amanda Leise Taylor Love Mackenzie Mayer Erin Mitchell Noelle Murray Chandler Palyas Londale Payne Jessica Price McKenzie Rodriguez Kelsey Sack Carli Schwickrath Hannah Shaffer Brittany Shreffler Jessica Smerkar Liane Somerville Melanie Taylor Kali Wesolowski Faith Williams Ipek Yashinski This merit scholarship is awarded to students entering as transfer students with GPAs above 3.0. CLARION HIGH ACHIEVER SCHOLARSHIP Jaimie Arthur Madison Bumbarger Everett Hinchberger Olivia Keltz Elizabeth Novotny Jenna Tech Kevin Bradley Cameron Butler Levi Hughes Elaina McClelland Helen Patterson Trey Vigus Sarah Bridges Kalyn Combetty Wyatt Inlow Samantha Miller Vinisha Reddy Jordyn Wilson Margaret Brown Siriluk Geytenbeek Joshua Kahle Kaylar Moser Brianna Shepherd This merit scholarship is limited to students matriculating with very high GPAs and test scores. CLARION UNIVERSITY STEM SCHOLARSHIP Alexandria Adkins Amanda Fiechuk Mitchell Long Olivia Scott Lindsey Williams Andrew Baker Erin Grigorovich Keith Maitland Matthew Siefert Mallory Brannon Cody Hollabaugh Anna Pyne Melinda Sovak Vincent Coniglio Tony Kumetis Morgan Rickley Leah Vensel This merit scholarship is awarded to students who have high school GPAs above 3.6 and SAT (combined) above 1150 or ACT composite above 25 and are studying science, technology, engineering or math. 24 CLASS OF 1943 SCHOLARSHIP Nathan Brant 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 Cheyenne Rosenberg 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 Makenzie Wolfe 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 Marianna Wolf 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 Justin McCarty 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 an 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 Cameron Butler Darby Grunwald 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 Katelyn Brown Megan Kelley Maria Scalise Magdalyn Brown Bryan Layton Erika Sherman Brooke Cathcart Heather Rapp Hunter Sliker Maddison Griffith Hannah Roberts 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 Amanda Hartzell Honors the former professor of English, provost, interim president and chairman of the Council of Trustees. Presented annually to incoming freshman students. DAVID M. MCELHATTAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Tara Graham Karlie Hoffman Jessika Lindsey Jasmine Long 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.” DAVID R. AND CAROLYN G. WRIGHT LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Aryn Beichner Awarded to any junior student who has, in secondary school and now in college, demonstrated values-based leadership and selfless service outside the classroom. 25 DIANE L. REINHARD STUDENT HOUSING SCHOLARSHIP Quinn Arbaugh Nejiere Hicks Meghana Koya Valarie Mayhew Hannah Windsheimer Erin Briggs Mia Hill Deja Lee Holly Pittman Kyle Evans Julianna Iocco Moriah Lynn Daria Tatom Tiara Fisher Saif Khan Isaiah Markert Sommer Thomas Incoming freshmen must demonstrate high level of academic achievement, active involvement in student leadership, commitment to community service and participation in extracurricular activities. DONNA DUPONT BISHOP SCHOLARSHIP Kimberly Westover 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. HANS P. & NORMA BRUCKNER SCHOLARSHIP Charlotte Allen Established through a gift from Dr. Hans P. “Al” Bruckner and his wife, Norma, to “help educate our young members of society for the benefit of all of us.” Any Clarion University student is eligible to receive this scholarship award. DR. LOU & MARGE TRIPODI SCHOLARSHIP Kylee Miller 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. DR. & MRS. ARTHUR WILLIAMS PHILLIPS-WM. MCFATE/WM. BREENE SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT Brianna Polka Breyona Wagner Established in memory by the trustees of the Dr. and Mrs. Arthur William Phillips Charitable Trust. Mr. McFate and Judge Breene served for many years with distinction as trustees and were highly respected in the region for their leadership and integrity. Benefits Clarion University students entering fields of study in health-related professions. EBERLY FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Lindsay Filcheck Alexis Robison Makenzie Kubeldis Kathleen Zawrotniak Nicole Stewart Kass Taylor Provides scholarships for students residing in Fayette County; based upon academic achievement and financial need. EILEEN THORNTON MURPHY AWARD Samantha Beal This endowment funds cash awards to exceptional students in the humanities. FOUNDERS AWARD Lauren Aichinger Shannon Brady Anna Ditz Donald Granda Jamarian Hawkins Chelsea Liroff Taylor Mitcham Lawrence Pryor James Robinson Charles Tate Sydney Amell William Chuba Sara Flockerzi Cayla Greenawalt Isaiah Jones Gavin McClellan Ross Moser Jordan Ranieri Jonathan Sciallo Christopher Tate Rosina Anwar Mackenzee Claypoole Cora Fulton Tre Haines Kyle Kerle Isaiah McNair Sarah Page Brittney Reddick Christian Sequete Christion Banks Lavinsky Collins Mariana Gerovasilis Jenna Hartzell Alexis Krull Adrianna Michalak Joshua Parsons Andrew Ritchey Killian Shartle A merit scholarship awarded to new freshmen with a 2.8–2.99 GPA and an SAT of 950 and above or ACT of 20 or above. FRANCE-ALLISON NEW FRESHMEN AWARD Luis Alfonso Samantha Crouse Kayla Eaton Lydia Hart Morgan Lupole Matthew Charlton Justin Del Signore Tristan Fanks Ruth Jolon Whitney Maitre Clinton Connelly Giabella Deparasis Jack Garrett Rachel Kilgore Regan May 26 Sheriff Conteh Evan Donovan Cy’Moni Harrison Miranda Kinney Troy Myer Tylar Nardei Caitlin Schill Cody Wibirt Alana Price Joshua Schreiber James Price Ashton Slagenweit Travis Sanders Christopher Slifer Given to students who had a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher and chose to live in on-campus housing as freshmen. FRANK H. SESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP Breana Finch Honors a former dean of graduate studies and continuing education. Awarded to learning disabled or handicapped students with a minimum 3.0 cumulative QPA. FRANKLIN ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP Jocelyn Whitman Benefits graduates of a Venango County high school who are enrolled full-time and show exemplary service to their community. First priority is graduates of Franklin or Rocky Grove high schools. FRED L. & JUNE MCCALL BURNS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Tessa Whitmoyer 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. GALAXY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Haley Trapano Awarded annually to a Venango County resident. GENE & CONNIE SMITH SCHOLARSHIP Ashlee Fye In honor of his parents, Ronald Smith (’86) established scholarship to assist Clarion students from the Clarion area. Preference will be given to freshmen from Clarion-Limestone, Clarion Area or Keystone high schools. GERALD M. (’78) AND BERNICE E. LAWRENCE SCHOLARSHIP Zander Hargenrader Samantha Leasure Established by James R. Lawrence and his wife, Rose Marie. First preference is given to a non-traditional student not coming to college immediately following graduation from a Clarion County high school, and majoring in English. GOLDEN EAGLE SCHOLARS AWARDS Madison Abbey Megan Allio Emily Armstrong Haley Aylesworth Steven Barnett Rebekka Bauer Makiya Bellotti William Bingman Lindsay Black Sierra Boyles Kayleigh Briggs Natalie Brown Hunter Bruno Sarah Caine Ana Carlton Dylin Chapin Breanna Ciminel Courtney Clinger Kendra Colwell Autumn Coryea Katelyn Crispen Joseph Csikos Rachael Davis Hayden Defibaugh Makayla Dittman Alexis Acey Nicholas Allis Sarah Arnold Aliseia Baker Sierra Barr Logan Baumgardner Alexandra Bennett Brady Bizzarri Sarena Bowen Peyton Bramble Noah Britton Patricia Brown Brian Burkett Sarah Cannon Erika Carolus Mara Chappie Elijah Clark Cassie Cochran Brianna Condo Molly Coughenour Annali Criswell Alexa Cundy Jenae Dawson Justin Del Signore Imani Dockery Karim Ahmed Hailey Alwine Andrew Atwell Heather Bakermans Madison Batie Alex Baumunk Nathaniel Beveridge Brooke Black Megan Bowser Nathan Brant Daniel Brooker Zoey Brown Emily Burns Nicholas Cappella Abigail Carr Matthew Charlton Brooke Cline Cassandra Cogley Clinton Connelly Molly Cowden Meghann Crosby Steven Curry Antonius De Lange Emma Dennison Chelsey Dodds 27 Blaise Allen Lauren Alworth Zachary Austin Daniel Barber Kaden Bauer Katelyn Beacom Laura Bilger Cassidy Black Trista Bowser Joshua Briggs Katelyn Brown Ryleigh Bruner Emily Bush Briana Carder Candice Chalus Alicia Chesnalavich Juilea Cline Nicole Collins Faith Corman Caitlin Craig Samantha Crouse David Custer Caroline Deeter Dillon DiCorpo Amanda Dolekary GOLDEN EAGLE SCHOLARS AWARDS, CONT. Morgan Dombroski Heavenly Duley Alizabeth Elliott Camryn Fahr Alice Fernald Ashley Finch Autumn Fortney Calvin-John Franke Emily Fullem Andrew Gapas Brooke Gilchrist Abigail Greenburg Dante Grenci Cassandra Haffner Jonathan Hansotte Aimee Haslet Colleen Healey Jenna Henderson Jenna Herncane Brianna Higgins Carlie Holeva William Hoover Katelyn Hrubetz Delaney Igoe Damon Jackson Ruth Jolon Hannah Kapp Chandler Kephart Mackenzie Kirwin Christine Kluck Seth Koleno Hannah Kushnereit Gary Latuszewski Cassandra Leone Ryanne Lindenpitz Jasmine Long Megan Lydon Trent Maines Stephen Martz Valarie Mayhew Macy McCarthy Aleigha McClintick Sierrah McFarland Matthew Meehan Hannah Miller Brentley Moffett Hannah Moore Vivian Morgan Brenna Mullins Emma Murtha Tylar Nardei Drew Nixdorf Kaylee Olszewski Carmen Pastor Jocelyn Peterson Alana Price Logan Quigley Kashmere Reeves Morgan Rendos Evan Donovan Kayla Eaton Brenna Engle Tristan Fanks Marissa Fiala Alexander Fincher Lexi Fosburg Abbigale Friguglietti Ashlee Fye Jack Garrett Ashlie Girty Devin Greener Bryce Grenet Grace Haggard Cy’Moni Harrison Payton Haubrich Jaida Heckman Kaitlynn Henninge Keagan Hesse Jenna Hilling Rachel Hollobaugh Jason Horvath Shayla Huber Justin Ingram Breanna Johnson Autumn Jones Aleah Karam Mariah Kephart Bryce Klawuhn Greyson Knepp Billianna Kovacs Alec Lachnicht Bryan Layton Katharine Lewis Jessika Lindsey Katelyn Lore Joseph Lynch Morgan Maizer Rylee Martzall Nichole McAllen Justin McCarty Mackenzie McCloskey Ryan McGinnis Hannah Meredith Kylee Miller Benjamin Mongelluzzo Taylor Moore Katherine Mortier Olivia Murphy Hayden Musser Talitha Narehood Allison Norris Alexia O’Neil Adam Pastorok MaKenna Phillips James Price Thomas Randazzo Taylor Reinsel Shaun Reynolds Abigail Dougherty Riley Ecker Kayla Erickson Emily Fatula Michael Filauri Aubrey Fisher Anna Foster Abigail Fuhrman Kaitlyn Gage Lauryn Geisewite Rachel Grabiak Taylor Greer Amanda Griffin Courtni Hamm Riley Hart Breanna Hauser Emily Hegedus Hally Herbstritt Caleb Hetrick Augustus Hoff Noah Holt Shelby Hostetler Alyssia Hunt Timothy Irons Kaitlyn Johnston Tanner Jones Bridget Kennedy Shelby Kerelitch Benjamin Klein Slade Knepp Audra Kozlowski Tiffany Lamb Samantha Leasure Kyleigh Lewis Christopher Lingle Lexi Lorenz Haley Lyons Rachel Majewsky Emmett Matthews Adam McAninch Shiann McCauley Alysyn McClymonds Erin McGuinness Jacob Merriman Logan Minich Emma Mooney Kaitlyn Morelli Alexis Moyer Hali Murray Troy Myer Dylan Neiswonger Hannah Norton Christopher Park Cassidy Pears Carley Pletcher Jozlyn Price Kaia Rearick Keith Reis Alyssa Rieth 28 Alayna Dowdall Elizabeth Eckrode Morgan Ernst Noelle Feeney Lindsay Filcheck Andrew Forrest Daniel Fox Alexia Fularz Collin Gallagher Giovanni Giambanco Ross Greece Abbiegail Gregory Maddison Griffith Cambron Hampton Amanda Hartzell Samantha Hauser Michaela Heintz Jaden Herceg James Hicken Madison Holben Joshua Homan Cameron Howitt Sara Hutchison Mackenzie Jack Logan Johnston Devin Kaltenbaugh Bridget Kent Emily Kiner Clay Klein Hunter Kocher Kalyn Kunselman Mackenzie Lansberry Dylan Lecates Mark Lewis Grace Lipscomb Morgan Lupole Rhiannon Mack Shaley Manges Regan May Morgyn McBride Heather McCleary Breonna McDaniel Savannah McQuaig Katherine Mervosh Jenaiya Mitchell Andrew Moore Brett Morgan Renee Mruczek Sarah Murray Allie Myers Trelyn Nelson Johnny Obenour Alexis Parson Brianna Pennington Harrison Porter Kaylin Quanz Abagail Reed Frankee Remmick Tessa Roberts Grace Robertson Cheyenne Rosenberg Katrina Russell Rebecca Sattely Paige Schindler Stephanie Setar Ali Shepard Ashton Slagenweit Christian Smith Lauren Snyder Jacqueline Sprenger Sarah Stanton Robert Stilwell Marissa Sunderland Cole Tassone Gabriella Tepke Abbey Uebelacker Marley Vantassel Michael Vernagallo Kendall Watts Emily Weis Erin Wheeland Madison Wiest Braeden Wineberg Makenzie Wolfe Kaila Yashinski Katelyn Yost Garrett Zerbe Mulugeta Robertson Joseph Rossi Anna Rutecki Sarah Scarnati Joshua Schreiber Kylie Shaffer Nicholas Shiner Julianne Slagle Jessye Smith Sabrina Spencer Grace St Clair Chelsie Stefano Elijah Stivanelli Abigail Swanson Julia Taylor Brianna Thompson Jarren Uplinger Alexandra Vaughn Elizabeth Vittorio Matthew Weaver Eliana Welch Ashley Whitehead Brooke Williams Sabrina Winn Aubrey Wrona Abbigail Yeager Alli Zacherl Kelsey Ziegler Cameron Rodriguez Ariel Rothrauff Anastasia Sampson Hannah Schettler Abbeigh Schroeder Hanna Shaw Sadie Siegel Christopher Slifer Kaylee Smith Madison Spitko Caleb Stahlman Ashley Stewart Miranda Strollis Matthew Swidorsky Maggie Telenko Tia Thompson Alyssa Utley Amanda Venesky Amelia Walker Samuel Weaver Madeline Wenner Brock Whorton Eric Wilson Katie Wolbert Jacob Yant Lauren Yeager Christopher Zacherl Meliah Roman Brittany Rupert Jared Sariol Caitlin Schill Jacob Selker Mackenzie Sheldon Sydney Sines Becca Smith Sydney Smith Baileigh Splain Maxwell Stahlman Nicole Stewart Andie Stuart Margaret Sycalik Alex Tenhagen Sydney Tremper Paige VanDyke Mariah Veneziano Orianna Walters Lauren Webb Kimberly Westover Cody Wibirt Jade Wilson Marianna Wolf Reece Yarger Aaron Yorio Daniel Zack This merit scholarship is awarded to outstanding incoming freshmen who had cumulative high school GPAs greater than 3.0 and high college test scores. GRADUATE ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP Alexis White This merit scholarship is awarded to a graduate student. HELEN GENDLER SCHOLARSHIP Donald Albritton 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 Clay Klein 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. JACK N. BLAINE SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT Devin Kaltenbaugh 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 with first preference to students in physics and astronomy. JANE E. MAHEY GACKENBACH STUDENT ENDOWMENT Charlotte Allen Hannah Windsheimer Meghana Koya Tarvis Mobley Jr. Paige Spang Honors the Clarion native and secondary education library science graduate. Jane Gackenbach (’31) served as the librarian at State College Area High School until her retirement in 1974. JANET SHRECKENGOST SCHOLARSHIP Haley Crosby Kaila Yashinski Established by Howard Shreckengost, university trustee, to honor his wife. Freshman candidates must have strong high school academic credentials and be pursuing a degree in either music or nursing. 29 JOHN KUHN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Cassidy Pears Kashmere Reeves Established to honor Dr. Kuhn, former provost of Clarion University. Awarded to students who demonstrate academic achievement and high school and community involvement. JOHN W. MOCHNICK LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP—PENN TRAFFORD Katherine Mervosh Provides scholarships for academically talented students. Preference is given to Penn Trafford students. KARL & INGE SENDLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Hunter Bruno Brenna Mullins Heavenly Duley Joshua Homan Grace Lipscomb Established in the memory of Karl and Inge Sendler for students with the desire and will to learn the world of physics. For incoming freshman students majoring in physics or secondary education physics and demonstrating financial need. LAURA TAYLOR BOOTH PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP Megan Mulhair Created by Oleta B. Amsler in honor of her mother. First preference to elementary education majors from Elk County; secondly to western Pennsylvania. Must have minimum 1250 SAT (combined) and top five percent of high school senior class. LESLIE R. AND HELEN LYTLE HIMES FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Autumn Blose Tatum Henderson Timothy Jay Dylan Neiswonger Peyton Schmader Alli Zacherl Taylor Boots Sierra Herold Brooke Kriebel Chantel Olson Marissa Senard Cayla Greenawalt Joshua Homan Kyle McConnell Hannah Roberts Reese Stiller Jaden Haugh Austin Hummell Katie Myers Caitlin Schill Desirae Wells Established by daughter Margery L. Himes as a tribute to the family’s commitment to education, the university and the region. A lawyer and community leader, Mr. Himes served as trustee from 1936-1939. Margery spent her distinguished career as an elementary teacher, working with Clarion’s education faculty. Benefits Clarion County students pursuing education. LORI ANN AARON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Christian Smith 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 Devin Kaltenbaugh Allison Norris 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 Camryn Fahr Erin McGuinness Aubrey Wrona Devin Greener Allie Myers Emily Kiner Jacqueline Sprenger Elaina McClelland Erin Wheeland 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. MARJORIE TIPPIN LEADERSHIP AWARD Peyton Bramble Mara Chappie Kayla Eaton Hannah Kapp Nathan Brant Brooke Cline Kaitlyn Gage Katherine Mortier Zoey Brown Clinton Connelly Colleen Healey Dylin Chapin Faith Corman Jenna Henderson Available to freshmen with a minimum 1200 SAT (combined) in the upper 10 percent of their graduating class. Financial need is also considered. MARLIN & CLEVA HARTMAN SCHOLAR Jozlyn Price Sadie Siegel Sarah Wencil 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. 30 MARY & MARTHA COLEGROVE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP Samantha Allegretto Madison Severance Makayla Belser Alexandra Vaughn Makensi Belser Kendall Watts Abigail Matthews 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 Ruth Jolon Kaila Yashinski 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 Brittany Bogacki Katilyn Caldwell Malorri Fleming Andrea Larsen Alicia Shawley Kaylee Walls Katlyn Bonifay Jordyn Cavalier Amanda Funari Christopher Mankos Brittany Shreffler Jordan Wiant Harley Brandt Devon Davenport Monica Ingram Brittany Mealy Stephanie Slike Leanne Wilson Dylan Brown Amy Drick Shu Tak Kui Rebecca Pyne Erica Thomas 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. NATHAN & JACK GOURLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Donald Albritton Rick McParland Heather Tanner Benefits returning adult students at Clarion University-Venango. NEW CASTLE WOLVES SCHOLARSHIP Kimari Walker 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. NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SCHOLARSHIP Cortney Huber Abigail Steele Lydia Massa Rachel Thompson Logan McFarland Elina Wright Dawn Ritzler Supports employee members of AFSCME Local 2326 or his/her spouse or dependent. OLETA B. AMSLER SCHOLARSHIP Jenna Hartzell Hannah Williams 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 Ruth Jolon Established by Panasonic System Solutions Company. Benefits incoming freshman who have at least a 3.0 GPA in strong academic courses and financial need. PARMA DIXON MOONEY SCHOLARSHIP Samantha Leasure 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. PAUL A. & MARY WEAVER LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Caitlin Schill 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. 31 PAY IT FORWARD SCHOLARSHIP Christian Smith 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 Madison Abbey Lindsay Black Natalie Brown Mara Chappie Steven Curry Alayna Dowdall Calvin-John Franke Abigail Greenburg Emily Hegedus Jasmine Hulley Autumn Karns Kyleigh Lewis Trent Maines Aleigha McClintick Justin Moffett Trelyn Nelson Samantha Payne John Richards Brittany Rupert Mitchell Sienkiewicz Annastasia Srock Abigail Swanson Brianna Thompson Kendall Watts Cody Wibirt Aubrey Wrona Nicholas Allis Trista Bowser Ryleigh Bruner Jessica Charles Antonius De Lange Kayla Eaton Abbi Friguglietti Devin Greener Jenna Henderson Justin Ingram Mariah Kephart Allison Lingo Valarie Mayhew Beka McClymonds Katherine Mortier Hannah Norton Cassidy Pears Mulugeta Robertson Anna Rutecki Christian Smith Robert Stilwell Margaret Sycalik Sydney Tremper Eliana Welch Andreja WIlson Reece Yarger Zachary Austin Patricia Brown Ronald Buckner Brooke Cline Emma Dennison Alexander Fincher Abigail Fuhrman Cassandra Haffner James Hicken Logan Johnston Emily Kiner Katelyn Lore Morgyn McBride Erin McGuinness Sarah Murray Kaylee Olszewski Carley Pletcher Cheyenne Rosenberg Nathan Schons Baileigh Splain Jalene Stroncek Maggie Telenko Audrianna VanTassel Kimberly Westover Marianna Wolf Lauren Yeager Logan Baumgardner Zoey Brown Erika Carolus Shayne Coles Chelsey Dodds Aubrey Fisher Giovanni Giambanco Aimee Haslet Madison Holben Aleah Karam Abigail Leslie Lexi Lorenz Elaina McClelland Karlee Melia Lisa Neidich Christopher Park Kaia Rearick Joseph Rossi Nicholas Shiner Jacqueline Sprenger Andie Stuart Gabriella Tepke Alexandra Vaughn Erin Wheeland Makenzie Wolfe Honorary Member: Josh Domitrovich 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 KAPPA PHI STUDENTS: Emily Baker Hannah M. Butch Indeah Lewis Megan Moore Briana M. Schwab Justin D. Vasil Jerianne M. Zona Dylan K. Brown Kelsey Hasselman Brooke E. Lundy Ariel A. Rhoads Danae N. Slaugenhaupt Breyona Wagner Riley J. Burkholder Hannah Lakatos Maitland Riley McMillen Zoe E. Richwine Hannah Smelscer Olivia Wissinger Dr. Renee C. Bloom Dr. Paul Klenowski Dr. Robert Pehrsson Prof. Joseph P. Croskey II Dr. Terry S. Latour Dr. Wendy Snodgrass FACULTY/STAFF/COMMUNITY: Ms. Milissa Bauer Dr. Phillip Frese Dr. James T. Maccaferri Recognizes and rewards academic success from all fields. REGIONAL VISION SCHOLARSHIP Angela Remmick Established to assist students who exhibit leadership qualities in their community or school. 32 RENEWABLE RAISE SCHOLARSHIP Savanna Aiello Alyssa Burkett Emily Evers Brenden MaKray Brianna Roy Courtney Bish Alexa Chaikowsky Style Henry Autumn Martino Katlynn Traister Taylor Bitner Keegan Culbreth Megan Hudson Madison Miller Brooke Weir Autumn Blose Savannah Drake Brittany Keith Emma Phillips Desirae Wells Microscholarships are based on activities and grades in high school as provided on the RaiseMe website. RICHARD K. (’76) & SUSAN A. (STEHLE ’79) SLIKE SCHOLARSHIP Brooke Cathcart Established by Richard K. (’76) and Susan A. (Stehle ’79) Slike to support a recent Clarion County high school graduate with a minimum GPA of 2.0, who is attending Clarion University of Pennsylvania. RICHARD W. KOOMAN SCHOLARSHIP Frankee Remmick Honors the life and work of Richard W. Kooman. Benefits incoming freshman who are a Clarion County high school graduate with academic achievement, interest and involvement in a variety of activities, service opportunities and financial need. ROBERT G. AND MARJORIE HAMPE STRAUB SCHOLARSHIP Tylar Nardei 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 Ben Kaltenbach 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 Rachael Davis Kimberly Westover Alli Zacherl 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. STEPHENS SCHOLARSHIP Emily Fatula Paige VanDyke 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: freshman speech pathology and audiology major. STRICKLER SCHOLARSHIP Zoey Brown 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 to teach science before graduating, opening the way for careers in science for women. First preference is given to a freshman female majoring in science/science education with minimum 3.0 GPA. SUE ELLEN MORROW ADELMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Kylie Shaffer The four-year renewable scholarship honors Sue Ellen Morrow Adelman by her husband and children. A voice scholarship led her to musical theater at Clarion where she met her husband, David (‘62), in “The Music Man.” Benefits a Cranberry high school student active in choir, band or theater as a junior and senior with a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA. First consideration will be given to students enrolled in education. WALTER & ANNA WEAVER SCHOLARSHIP Brittany Rupert 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. 33 WALTER L. HART SCHOLARSHIP Patricia Brown Everett Hinchberger Erika Carolus Emma Kehn Alice Fernald Cheyenne Rosenberg Lindsay Filcheck Smaran Teru 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. WEIR FAMILY ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP Samantha Crouse Established by Chuck (’56) and Shirley Weir to honor the entire Weir family, their fond memories of Clarion University and the surrounding community. Provides a one-time annual scholarship to a student demonstrating academic excellence and financial need. Minimum SAT of 1080 or ACT of 21 (incoming freshman) or a 3.0 QPA (upper class). Online students are also eligible. WEIR FAMILY NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP Sara Geer Established by a bequest from Chuck (’56) and Shirley Weir to honor the entire Weir family, their fond memories of Clarion University and the surrounding community. Benefits a full-time adult/non-traditional student enrolled at Clarion University within two years of high school graduation. Online students are also eligible. WILMA BEST LOGUE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP Cassidy Black Awarded each year to an incoming freshman education major from Keystone High School. ATHLETICS AL & KAREN JACKS FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP Paul Blendinger James Murphy 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 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. ALPHA GAMMA PHI SCHOLARSHIP Daniel Fox Alvin Ross William Hoover Brock Whorton Jordyn Miller Aaron Yorio James Price Established by the brothers of Alpha Gamma Phi fraternity. Awarded to incoming freshman 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 Devin Clark Imani Dockery Roshaun Cooley Christina Cotton Elijah Cottrill 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 Mitchell Faulkner Logan Reed Ashley Poling Nicholas Giambrone Lauryn Driscoll Christina Sather William Hoover Anna Foster Brock Whorton Tanner Houser Haille Hart Supports outstanding student-athletes participating in the golf program. BASEBALL ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP Timothy Irons Bryce Jackson This scholarship is awarded by the coach to one of the members of the Clarion University baseball team. 34 CALIPARI SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT Javontay Pipkin Jonathan Williams Created by John V. Calipari (’82). Awarded annually by the head coach to a Clarion University men’s basketball player who meets NCAA eligibility requirements. COACH BILL SACCO BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP Mason Mraz Jarrod Stukes John (’82) and Ellen Calipari 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 Jarrod Stukes Kass Taylor Brandon Williams Khari 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 Brock Zacherl 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 Jeffrey Clemens Hakeim McKenzie August Schmitt Established by the Clarion University Football Alumni Committee. Their mission 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 Thomas Randazzo Established by Michael (’79) and Courtney Baker in memory of Dave Mercinko, a former Clarion University football player. Benefits freshman student athletes with a minimum 900 SAT who graduated in the top two-fifths of high school class and demonstrate financial need. DAVID C. SMITH HOUSING SCHOLARSHIP Yndiah Bobo Danielle Jellison Jordyn Miller Tracy Wiehe Kadijah Dickson Aleah Karam Aubry Ohlson Aubrey Wrona Imani Dockery Yasmin Lewis Olivia Olson Haille Hart Danielle McNally Mary Smith Housing scholarships for athletes are awarded by coaches. DEAN JAMES D. MOORE WOMEN’S SOFTBALL SCHOLARSHIP Taylor Nonnenberg 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. DIANE L. REINHARD SOCCER SCHOLARSHIP Krissie Miranda Established by David C. Smith,(’64) to honor former CU president Dr. Diane L. Reinhard. Player must meet NCAA eligibility. First preference is given to a student from the College of Arts, Education & Sciences or Health Sciences and Human Services. DR. HELEN M. BARTON Yasmin Lewis 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 Katie Benson 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. 35 DR. REBECCA RUTT LEAS SWIMMING SCHOLARSHIP Autumn Fortney Created by Coach Leas (1979-1987) and swimmer Milissa (Steiner ’84) Bauer 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 Chandler Palyas Kyle Thompson Dillon Wolbert 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 Leah Vensel Awarded to a junior or senior woman who has made outstanding contributions to Clarion University athletics. GEORGE B. GARBARINO SCHOLARSHIP Charlotte Allen Cameron Colliers Bryce Grenet Moriah Lynn Danielle Stoner Michael Allison Evan Delong Haille Hart Evan Myers Jonathan Williams Alivia Arnold Imani Dockery Cary Johns Marissa Robertson Christan Bowshier Nicholas Giambrone Emma Kehn Christina Sather An endowed scholarship available to both men and women who compete on intercollegiate teams at Clarion. GEORGE F. & TWILA M. WOLLASTON SCHOLARSHIP Morgan Dombroski Taylor Moltz Joseph Rossi Created by the Wollastons (George ’57 and Twila M. ’58) to attract outstanding freshmen who are members of the men’s baseball team and the women’s basketball team. GEORGE WILLIAMS/ROBERT BUBB WRESTLING SCHOLARSHIP Tobin Cahill Jacob Gromacki Brock Zacherl 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 ENDOWMENT Style Henry Emma Kehn Dionte Payne Available to men and women who compete on intercollegiate teams at Clarion. High school coaches of interested students should contact the respective coach at Clarion. Awarded to scholar athletes by the head coach. HARRY E. TRIPP WOMEN’S ATHLETICS ENDOWMENT Christina Sather Supports a female student athlete who meets all eligibility requirements set by the NCAA. HILBERT TENNIS SCHOLARSHIP Alivia Arnold Established by 2005 Distinguished Alumnus P.J. (Magaro ’77) Hilbert who was instrumental in establishing the women’s tennis program and played on the original team. JAMES A. “ABBY” MAYS SCHOLARSHIP James Price Layne Skundrich 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 Krista Mosi Thomas Randazzo 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. 36 JOHNNY GARNEAU – GOLDEN SPIKE SCHOLARSHIP Olivia Olson 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 freshman volleyball players who meet NCAA eligibility requirements and have a GPA of 3.2 or above. Preference given to a business major. JIMMY KNOWLES FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT James Metzgar Honors Jimmy Knowles’ life of generosity, love, sense of humor, enthusiasm and love of family. JOHN V. CALIPARI MEN’S BASKETBALL ENDOWMENT Jonathan Williams Created by John V. Calipari (’82) and supported by his former Clarion teammates. Awarded annually by the head coach to a Clarion University men’s basketball player who meets NCAA eligibility requirements. JOSEPH J. KNOWLES SCHOLARSHIP Daniel Fox Thomas Lavin Established to assist both a baseball and a football student athlete annually. KUZEMKA FAMILY LEADERSHIP WRESTLING SCHOLARSHIP Shae Bloom Established by former CU wrestler Justin Kuzemka (’92) and his father Col. Nick Kuzemka. Awarded annually to a wrestler who demonstrates a continued spirit of excellence on the wrestling mat, in the practice room, in the community and in the classroom. Recipients must meet eligibility requirements set by the NCAA and maintain at least a 2.0 QPA. LEFEVRE FAMILY GOLF SCHOLARSHIP Timothy Sandberg Aaron Yorio Created by Al Lefevre (’65, ’71), and his wife Bonnie (Elizabeth J. Harkness ’65) to honor their family and a lifelong 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 school teams, returning to Clarion as head golf coach in 1999 and 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 Christina Sather Established by Louis (’74) and Beatrice Dean to support Clarion University student athletes. MARK NANZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Chris Fenoglietto Established by Chuck Nanz, former head swimming coach, in honor of his son. Chuck started the swimming program in the late 1960s, placing second in the conference its first year and 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 Brock Zacherl Established by James “Jim” and Marilyn “Mim” Moffatt (’70) as a tribute to all their Clarion wrestling program friends. Benefits wrestlers who meet NCAA requirements. MPB FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND Christina Cotton Leah Vensel Julia Holden Olivia Olson Marissa Robertson Awarded by the head coach to provide scholarships for women’s volleyball students. No application is necessary. PAT KIEHL INTEREST SCHOLARSHIP Michael Allison Cary Johns Established by Pat Kiehl (’72), first member of Clarion’s swimming team (only two divers in 1968), the first captain of the team, and Clarion’s first national champion, All-American, and MVP. Pat was a former professional high diver and won the Masters National Age Group Diving Championship in 2000. 37 PAT MOONEY CROSS COUNTRY/TRACK & FIELD SCHOLARSHIP Amanda Batey 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 Sam Fareri Honors coach Dick Pae for nearly 30 years as a highly regarded teacher, coach and 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. TAKE FLIGHT ENDOWMENT FOR WOMEN’S ATHLETICS Morgan Johnson Christina Sather Established by Karl and Inge Sendler for freshman students interested in physics. Mr. Sendler contributed to the development of U.S. manned space capabilities, having retired 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 Keanu Young 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. WEIR FAMILY WRESTLING SCHOLARSHIP Shae Bloom Established by Chuck (’56) and Shirley Weir to honor the entire Weir family, their fond memories of Clarion University and the surrounding community. Benefits a student athlete who is a member of the wrestling team and meets the eligibility criteria set by the NCAA. This scholarship will be awarded by the head coach. WILLIAM G. MILLER SWIMMING & DIVING SCHOLARSHIP Emma Kehn 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. WRESTLING ANNUAL ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP Tyler Bagoly Luke Funck Cameron Butler Christian Sequete Lavinsky Collins Evan Delong This scholarship is available annually to members of the wrestling team at Clarion University. To be considered, students must meet all eligibility requirements set by the NCAA. Prospective athletes will automatically be considered when appropriate. Scholarships are awarded by the head coach. W.S. TIPPIN SCHOLARSHIP Lauren Aichinger Nathaniel Armacost Amanda Batey Kayce Bobnar Azeiryus Britt Aaron Campbell Devin Clark Nicole Collins Elijah Cottrill Evan Delong Luis Alfonso Alivia Arnold Esaie Batoula Yndiah Bobo Jake Brown Jessica Cartia Jeffrey Clemens James Connor Molly Cowden Kadijah Dickson Charlotte Allen Fisher Bagiatis Katie Benson Alexis Boie Gregory Bulsak Candice Chalus Cameron Colliers Roshaun Cooley Samantha Crouse Imani Dockery 38 Tyrone Archie Christion Banks William Bingman Christan Bowshier Kelsey Burke Matthew Charlton Letizia Collini Christina Cotton Izaiah David Morgan Dombroski Lauryn Driscoll Natalie Else Jarrett Esposito Rodrick Farley Mitchell Faulkner Alice Fernald Joseph Folz Jeremy Ford Anna Foster Hailey Germanoski Danielle Gettemy Rachel Giannangeli Cambron Hampton Jalin Hankerson Haille Hart Jamarian Hawkins Emily Hegedus Alec Heldreth Caleb Hetrick Andie Hill Julia Holden McKayla Hoover Jason Horvath Tanner Houser Damon Jackson Dana Jackson Jr. Danielle Jellison Dorian Johnson Jamal Johnson Michael Jones Rebecca Kelley Saif Khan Sarah Kirmeyer Robert Korzon Mark Kroneberg Quinlin Lambert Lawrence Lemon Mark Lewis Chelsea Liroff Mylique McGriff Demetrius McKenzie Isaiah McNair James Metzgar Krissie Miranda Taylor Moltz Krista Mosi James Murphy Hayden Musser Taylor Nonnenberg Weronika Noyszewski Olivia Olson Gavin Park Dante Paul Dionte Payne Jack Peura Javontay Pipkin Ashley Poling Haley Pszyk Thomas Randazzo Vinisha Reddy Jamey Renninger Alyssa Rieth Marissa Robertson Keaton Rounsville Macy Rubin Timothy Sandberg Stephanie Setar Avery Shay Brylee Shumaker Jourdan Smith Mary Smith Elle Stine Joshua Thruston Leah Vensel Brandon Vocco Khalil Webster Corey Wells Brandon Williams Maxwell Wohlabaugh Makenzie Wolfe Aubrey Wrona Courtney Young Emily Young Keanu Young Bryan Zelaya Iven Etienne Scott Florence Collin Gallagher Chris Gildea Kelly Harvey Kaitlynn Henninge Dervonn Holton Cameron Howitt Desmond Johnson Tanner Jones Seth Koleno Derek Lauer Marcus McCoy Danielle McNally Zackary Morris Toby Noland Taylor Ortz Michelle Petrilla James Price Logan Reed Trent Rogers August Schmitt Layne Skundrich Danielle Stoner Andrew Vonada Jonathan Williams Aaron Yorio Nicole Young Available to men and women who compete on intercollegiate teams at Clarion. DEBATE McCAULIFF FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Quentin Claypool Sara Custer Everett Hinchberger Thomas Peyton Established by Dr. Mary Lou Higgerson (’70) to honor her brother, Barry McCauliff (’72), and his 35 years of service to Clarion University and continue the strong legacy of debate at Clarion. HONORS BELLE CARSON RANDALL HONORS SCHOLARSHIP Erin Wheeland 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 Teachers 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) Quinn Arbaugh Jordan Bekelja Atalie Blankenbuehler Kevin Bradley Taylor Cadman Kalyn Combetty Emma Cussins Sara Custer Carrie Fetzer Brandy Ford Siriluk Geytenbeek Darby Grunwald Everett Hinchberger Mykenzie Hoffman Hannah Lakatos Logan Moore Aubry Ohlson Katherine Richardson Haley Schaller Riley Schindler Amber Smoyer Julia Snodgrass Jenna Tech Hannah Waltz Gina Bennett Sarah Bridges Christina Cotton Joseph Downing Faith Forry Kelsey Hasselman Levi Hughes Isabelle Morrison Alexis Robison Heidi-Jo Shuttleworth Emily Sosnowski Zachary Wildeson Housing scholarships for honors students living in on-campus housing. 39 Andrew Bernstein Erin Briggs Haley Crosby Amanda Droney Hailey Germanoski Kara Hershey Olivia Keltz Austin Nardi Megan Schaefer Hannah Smelscer Ashley Strachan Olivia Wissinger E. JAMES & PATRICIA KELLEY HONORS SCHOLARSHIP Erin Briggs Andie Hill 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 Quinn Arbaugh Gina Bennett Kevin Bradley Madison Bumbarger Jaimie Arthur Andrew Bernstein Mallory Brannon Cameron Butler Lauren Atwell Atalie Blankenbuehler Sarah Bridges Taylor Cadman Jordan Bekelja Katlyn Bonifay Erin Briggs Brody Cararie Kalyn Combetty Emma Cussins Amanda Droney Brandy Ford Katharine Gannon Robert Hacku Andie Hill Olivia Keltz Mark Liu Logan Moore Megan Mulhair Alexandra Nelson Hannah Phillips Megan Schaefer Brianna Shepherd Julia Snodgrass Jenna Tech Jordyn Wilson Tree Zuzzio Katlyn Corbett Sara Custer Natalie Else Faith Forry Hailey Germanoski Cecelia Harmon Everett Hinchberger Morgan Krieger Judith Mason Megan Moore Rebecca Mullen Aubry Ohlson Ashley Poling Haley Schaller Heidi-Jo Shuttleworth Emily Sosnowski Lauryn Tyler Olivia Wissinger FOUNDATION HONORS SCHOLARSHIP, CONT. Devon Chase Christina Cotton Jessica Denzer Carrie Fetzer Autumn Fotta Siriluk Geytenbeek Kelsey Hasselman Mykenzie Hoffman Tony Kumetis Taylor McClay Isabelle Morrison Kenzi Mundkowsky Thomas Peyton Katherine Richardson Christian Schill Hannah Smelscer Victor Stahlman Hannah Waltz Lindsey Wohar Quentin Claypool Haley Crosby Joseph Downing Brittany Fitzgerald Leah Fryer Darby Grunwald Kara Hershey Levi Hughes Hannah Lakatos Garrett Moats Krista Mosi Austin Nardi Emily Phillips Alexis Robison Riley Schindler Amber Smoyer Ashley Strachan Zachary Wildeson Elina Wright Honors program students are selected on the basis of academic achievement and evidence of leadership and motivation. FRANCE-ALLISON HONORS SCHOLARSHIP Katharine Gannon Claire Klanica Brianna Shepherd Siriluk Geytenbeek Tony Kumetis Olivia Wissinger Cecelia Harmon Rebecca Mullen Olivia Keltz Christian Schill Awarded to senior Honors students who present their studies, research and internships to the Honors committee. The awards are given at the end of each semester. HONORS PROGRAM STUDENTS Cameron John Akins Kaden P. Bauer Andrew Philip Bernstein Nathan Brant Patricia Anona Brown Taylor Ann Cadman Devon Nicole Chase Clinton Thomas Connelly Haley Marie Crosby Amanda Faith Dolekary Kayla Nicole Eaton Carrie Diane Fetzer Brandy Lynn Ford Leah Z. Fryer Andrew David Gilara Robert James Hacku Colleen Healey James Michael Hicken Taylor Lena Hoffman Mackenzie Jo Andrews Alex Joseph Baumunk Atalie K. Blankenbuehler Sarah Jessica Bridges Zoey Louise Brown Brody Nicholas Cararie Quentin B. Claypool Katlyn A. Corbett Emma Danielle Cussins Joseph L. Downing Natalie M. Else Amanda Sarah Fiechuk Faith Arella Forry Kaitlyn E. Gage Abigail Nicole Greenburg Grace Irene Tryphenna Haggard Emily Beth Hegedus Andie Michelle Hill Shelby Hudson Hostetler 40 Quinn Tillett Arbaugh Kayli Nicole Becker Kevin Patrick Bradley Erin Elizabeth Briggs Madison Paige Bumbarger Dylin Sheridon Chapin Brooke A. Cline Faith Ann Corman Sara Kathryn Custer Amanda June Droney Camryn M. Fahr Lindsay Rae Filcheck Anna Marie Foster Katharine Gannon Devin Rose Greener Cecelia K. Harmon Jenna Brynn Henderson Everett James Hinchberger Levi W. Hughes Lauren Anne Atwell Gina Marie Bennett Peyton Renee Bramble Margaret Ashley Brown Cameron James Butler Mara Marie Chappie Kalyn E. Combetty Christina Nicole Cotton Jessica Lee Denzer Ethan James Dyer Alice Dawn Fernald Brittany R. Fitzgerald Autumn M. Fotta Siriluk Geytenbeek Darby Rene Grunwald Kelsey Ann Hasselman Kara Allison Hershey Mykenzie J. Hoffman Sarah K. Hunsberger Hannah J. Kapp Clay Klein Hannah Grace Lakatos Judith Mason Sierrah McFarland Logan Robert Moore Krista Lynn Mosi Allie Ann Myers Aubry Marie Ohlson Thomas James Peyton Ashley Marie Poling Cameron Flora Rodriguez Christian Nathaniel Schill Brianna Lynn Shepherd Amber Marie Smoyer Grace C. St. Clair Ashley Strachan Smaran S. Teru Erin Marie Wheeland Olivia Michelle Wissinger Tree Layton Zuzzio Emma Katherine Kehn Audra Brynne Kozlowski Katharine Lenore Lewis Macy Taylor McCarthy Erin G. McGuinness Megan Lynne Moore Megan Kathleen Mulhair Austin Lewis Nardi Carri Elizabeth Pakozdi Emily September Phillips Emily Renee Reinard Cheyenne Rosenberg Riley Maureen Schindler Lindsay V. Smelcer Julia J. Snodgrass Victor Carl Stahlman Alexis Marie Strouse Hannah Waltz Cody J. Wibirt Lindsey Marie Wohar Olivia M. Keltz Morgan Ann Krieger Mark Edward Liu Taylor Nicole McClay Emily Elizabeth McMaster Isabelle Samson Morrison Rebecca Sue Mullen Dylan Scott Neiswonger Sterlling Dakaota Pedersen Hannah Elizabeth Phillips Katherine Paige Richardson Megan Michelle Schaefer Avari Elissa Schwabenbauer Hannah M. Smelscer Emily E Sosnowski Nicole Bernadette Stewart Jenna R. Tech William Wasilko Zachary Michael Wildeson Elina Victoria Wright Emily Kiner Tony James Kumetis Jasmine K.E. Long Elaina Jo McClelland Garrett Edward Moats Katherine G. Mortier Kenzi L. Mundkowsky Ethan R. Nevel Sabrina Marie Perilli Cyrique Jeremiah Pitt Alexis L. Robison Haley E. Schaller Ali Marie Shepard Christian Grant Smith Jacqueline P. Sprenger Robert Paul Stilwell Gabriella M. Tepke Kimberly P. Westover Jordyn Wilson Aubrey Marie Wrona Judith Mason Ashley Poling JOHN W. MOCHNICK HONORS SCHOLARSHIP Autumn Fotta Jordyn Wilson Emma Kehn Provides scholarships for academically talented students. Preference is given to majors emphasizing education, teacher training and/or educational leadership. LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT CIVIC ENGAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP Megan Campano Mykenzie Hoffman Haley Link 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 Kayli Becker Kelly Calderone Tristan Fanks Autumn Fotta Miranda Halpin Sabrina Johnson KaliAnn Kirst Mario Latronica-Gerlach Maitland McMillen Xhonane Olivas Frankee Remmick Sara Smerkar Hayden Steiner Megan Walters Duaa Ayaz Ty Bittner Autumn Coryea Michael Filauri McKayla Fusco Emily Hegedus Rachel Keth Clay Klein Peyton Mann Abigail Mellott Christopher Park Hanna Rigby Christian Smith Elle Stine Daniel Zack Jeremy Barrett Lindsay Black Antonius De Lange Lindsay Filcheck Olivia Garrett Tatum Henderson Miranda Kinney Greyson Knepp Taylor McClay Katherine Mortier Ashley Poling Dalton Schultz Sydney Smith Smaran Teru Kaden Bauer Zoey Brown Kelley DeSantis Andrew Forrest Tre Haines Andie Hill Sarah Kirmeyer Adam Lander Hannah McElrath Sarah Murray Taylor Randall Danae Slaugenhaupt Kaitlyn Sobiech Kaitlyn Vale Given to some incoming freshmen who have outstanding academic and leadership qualities. JAMES D. MOORE SCHOLARSHIP Tatum Henderson Brianna Shepherd 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. 41 MILITARY SCIENCE—ROTC AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY ROTC MILITARY EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR SCHOLASTIC EXCELLENCE Haley Holzwarth AMERICAN LEGION ROTC MILITARY EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR SCHOLASTIC EXCELLENCE Jessica Kenny CLARION AMERICAN LEGION MILITARY EXCELLENCE AWARD Brianna Stetts DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AWARD Aryn Beichner DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY SUPERIOR CADET AWARD Aryn Beichner DISTINGUISHED MILITARY GRADUATE Aryn Beichner Jessica Kenny DISTINGUISHED MILITARY STUDENT Aryn Beichner Jessica Kenny Celeste Pearce GENERAL SOCIETY OF THE WAR OF 1812 OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARD Antonio Lopreiato NATIONAL DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION AWARD (NDIA) Celeste Pearce NATIONAL GUARD ROTC AWARD Brianna Stetts PROFESSOR OF MILITARY SCIENCE SERGEANT ALVIN C. YORK AWARD David Custer Olivia Murphy RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION AWARD (ROAA) Aryn Beichner ROTC RECRUITMENT SCHOLARSHIP Evan Donovan Calvin-John Franke Shayla Huber Olivia Murphy SUPREME COUNCIL OF THE SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY AWARD Eric LaFrance VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AUXILIARY AWARD Vincent Dongilli VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AWARD Aryn Beichner Evan Donovan MINORITY STUDENT SERVICES JOHN S. SHROPSHIRE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Rogers Laugand Katlynn Traister Honors former dean and alumnus John S. Shropshire (’61). Benefits students with at least 12 credits, minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and from a Pennsylvania city public school. W.E.B. DUBOIS SCHOLARSHIP Hannah Lakatos Rogers Laugand Marissa Robertson McKenzie Rodriguez 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. 42 OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS AWARD Clay Byerly Katelyn Sparks Lynae Delacour Olivia Sparks Leah Kappel Krista Mosi INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AWARDS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT Abdullah Almerab Elli Joannidou PANOS AND PAVLOS AWARD ENDOWMENT Elli Joannidou Established by Panos Theodoridis (’90) and Pavlos Ignatiades (’86, ’88) for international students originating from Greece or Cyprus. Students must have GPA of 3.2 or above and demonstrate outstanding contributions to the university community. CLARION UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC. NOT LISTED WITHIN DEPARTMENTS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP AND LEADERSHIP AWARDS Haley Bills Amanda Funari Rebecca Mullen Giabella Deparasis Olivia Keltz Gianna Sgro Brittany Fitzgerald Claire Klanica Alivia Shuttleworth Autumn Fotta Cody Kyko Sara Smerkar Benefits freshman 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 Kimberly Westover Dalton Schultz Christian Smith 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 Camryn Fahr Established by David A. Bailey to provide assistance to female students coming from either Clearfield or Franklin counties. Scholarships are renewable if recipients maintain good academic standing and remain a full-time student. DR. & MRS. ARTHUR WILLIAM PHILLIPS SCHOLARSHIP Alexandria Atkins Claire Woods Haley Crosby Gracie Felmlee Rachel Hummell Honors Dr. Phillips, a native of Emlenton, professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and an outstanding physician in internal medicine. Benefits students who are five-year residents of Butler, Clarion, Forest, Mercer or Venango counties. FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Kayli Becker Anna Foster Emily Hegedus Sierrah McFarland Ali Shepard Cody Wibirt Autumn Coryea Abigail Greenburg Shelby Hostetler Katherine Mortier Abigail Shipley Samantha Crouse Isaiah Griebel Katharine Lewis Brianna Pennington Robert Stilwell Amanda Dolekary Grace Haggard Macy McCarthy Cameron Rodriguez Smaran Teru Benefits students with minimum 1200 SAT (combined) in the upper 10 percent of his or her graduating class. LOIS BORLAND FULMER SCHOLARSHIP Markelle Smith Established by family and friends to honor her dedication to teaching. The awards will be made to an entering or continuing adult student (full-time or part-time) of any major. KIWANIS CLUB OF CLARION SCHOLARSHIP Greyson Knepp Christian Smith Annual scholarships for recruitment and for Circle K members. 43 LINNAN/BROWN RECOGNITION SCHOLARSHIP Nicholas Banner 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. MARY JANE COLLINS MEENAN SCHOLARSHIP Cody Smith Established by M. Clyde Meenan in memory of his wife. Awarded annually to a deserving student in the Cooperative Engineering Program at Clarion University. Preference is given to upperclassmen with a “B” average in mathematics, chemistry and computer science courses, a minimum overall 3.0 QPA and shows service to the university and/or the community. MINNIE D. CROYLE SCHOLARSHIP Cecelia Harmon Natalie Harmon Rachel Millis Cole Wolbert Provides scholarships for eligible undergraduate students residing in Redbank Township. Selection is based upon financial need and academic achievement. Renewable. OIL CITY LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Montana Farren Mike Wisniewski Candidates must be recent graduates of Oil City or Venango Christian high schools and entering their first year of study at Clarion University–Venango. Recipients may reapply in their second year of study at either Venango or Clarion campus. PAUL M. GOLDBERG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ROTARY CLUB OF CLARION SCHOLARSHIP Kaia Rearick 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. 44 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