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Winter
Cotntnencetnent
SundaY7 December 13,2009
2p.m.
Thomas Fieldhouse

CO MM E N CEME NT

S PEAKER

The Honorable Michael K. Hanna, esq.
76th Legis/alive District RepreselJlatil'e

Representative Michael Hanna, esq. has
served the 76th Legislative District, consist­
mg
of Clinton County and parts of Centre
County, since 1991.
Rep . Hanna was born in Lock Haven
on Aug. 25, 1953. He still resides there
with his wife Susan. They have two sons
Michael, Jr. and Kevin. Hanna graduated
from Lock Haven High School in 197 L
earned a B. A. from Lock Haven Uni\"crs lty
in 1977 and graduated from the University of
Pittsburgh with a J.D. in 1980.
Rep. Hanna's interest in government is what drove him to pursue a
career in politics. His work in politics began with his involvement in
student government in high school and continued with student governm ent
involvement in college and law school. Rep . Hanna practiced law for 10
years before becoming a representative.
During his time as representati ve, Rep. Hanna has focused on his role in
returning state money to local taxpayers. He continues working to in­
crease economic opportunity and improving education. Rep. Hanna is
also interested in government reform and local tax reform.
Rep. Hanna currently serves on the Games and Fisheries Committee,
Policy Committee, and is the Majority Chairman of the House Agriculture
and Rural Affairs Committee.
Representative Hanna has also been named to serve on the Board of
Governors of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
(PASS HE). Rep. Hanna served on the Lock Haven University Council
of Trustees from 1988 to 1994.

PROGRAM

Address ...... .... ... ............ .. .................... .... The Honorable Michael K. Hanna
Representative o/the 76th District, Pennsylvonia
LHU Class at t 977

Keith T. Miller, Ph.D., Presiding
Clay R. Kleckley, Ed.D., Marshal
Sharon E. Taylor, M.S.P.E., Marshal

Honorary Degree Presentation .......................... .. ........ Keith T. Mi ll er. Ph.D.
The Honorable Michael K. Hanna
Honorary Doclol' ofPublic SLn ice

Prelude ....... .. ...... ...... .......... . Lock Haven University Community Orchestra
Jack R. Schmidt, M.A.Ed., Conductor

Presentation of Graduates .............. ............ .. .....Deborah B. Erickson. Ph.D.
Provost and Vice President for Academic .II/llin

Process ional .... .. ................... .... .. ...... .. ...... University Community Ensemble
David L. White. Ph.D.

Pomp and Circllmstance, Elgar

Dean, College a/Arts and SC I; III ('.1

* Indicates tllat gentlemel1 should remove tlteir mortarboards.

Thomas C. Ormond. Ph .D

* Presentation of Colors ...... ........ .. ...................... Am1Y ROTC Color Guard

Dean, College ofEducation and Hlimon 'cr"lces

* National Anthem ................................. Led by vocalist Katie L. Kuhn, '09

Roll Call ............ ......................... .. .... ........ .. .. .......... .. .. Linda D. Koch. D.F d.
Vice President for Studel1t .-JI/dh ,

and the University Community Ensemble

* Official Opening.........

.... ...... .......... ...... .. .. ..... Guy A. Graham

Graduation Acknowledgement... ... .. ...... ...... ........ ... ..... Keith T. Miller. Ph.D.

Chail; Council o/Trustees

* Alma Mater ... .. ............. .. .......................... .. Led by vocali st Katie L. Kuhn

* Invocation .................... ........................ ............. .......Cindy L. Allen, Ph.D.

and the University Community En scmble

Professol; LHU Department ofHealth and Physical Education
LHU Director o/Student Teaching and Field Experience

"A Ima Mater" by Hills alld RUlitcli
Arranged by Rex ,Ifitddt

Welcome and Introductions .................. .......... .Deborah B. Erickson, Ph.D.

* Bcncdiction .... .. ........ ........................... .... ............... .. Cindy L. Allen, Ph.D.

Provost and Vice Pres ident for Academic Affairs

Official Closing .... ... ..................... .. .......................... .. .......... Guy A. Gra ham
Greetings .... ..... ................... .. .. ...... .. .. ...... ...... .... ...... ... Mark D. Cloud, Ph.D.
President ofAPSCUF, Lock Haven University

Recessional .. .... ...... .. ........ ........................ University Community Ensemb le
Triumphal March. r .:rdi

Christopher M. Lunden
SCC Pres ident, Lock Ha ven University

Introduction of Guest Speaker ......... .. .. .......... ...... ...... Keith T. Miller, Ph.D.
President ojLock Haven University

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Concerts 0 /1 the Fredericks Family Carillon, featuring carillonneur
Shawn 0 'Dell, will be held one hour prior to and following Ihe
commencement ceremony. Please jo in th e graduates in
Rogers GYJ11l1asiam after the ceremony for light reFeshments.

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Bachelor ofArts

December 2009 Prospective Graduates
Graduate Studies

Andrew B. Slobodow
Ashley Ann Solyan
Benjamin Richard Stephens
Marcelle El izabeth Stoppay

Master ofLiberal Arts
Jonathan Peter Davy - BS, Lock Haven University 2002
Min Feng - BA, East China Normal University 2007
Martha Kaleen Smeltzer - BFA, The University of New Mexico 1994
Christopher Martin Spinks - BSED, Lock Haven University 2007

Master of Education
Candice Helaine Avrich - BSED, Kutztown University 2004
Brian Keith Campbell- BSED, Lock Haven University 2003
Wan-Tzu Chen - BA, Lock Haven University 2008
Kyle Richard Cramer - BSED, Lock Haven University 2003
Marcia Ellen Cramer - BSED, Lock Haven University 2004
Christine K. Deal - BS, Bridgewater College 1983
Kimberly Elaine Fish - BA, Florida Southern College 2007
Sandra Kay Frailey-Tubo - BS, Toccoa Falls College 1997
Lesa Marie Harlan - BSED, Lock Haven Univers ity 1999
Michael Ryan Trumbull - BSED, Lock Haven University 2003
Katie Ann Tuttle - BSED, Lock Haven University 2006
Monica Justine Wadsworth - BSED, Lock Haven University 2005
Lori Ann WatT - BA, Gannon University 1992
Joshua David Wise - BA, Brigham Young University 2005
Laurel A. Zakowski - BS, Pennsylvania State University 2006

College of Arts and Science
Bachelor ofArts
Joseph D Benjamin
Desirae Louise Cunningham
Matthew Joseph Faragasso
Claudia Fiorella Garcia
Marissa Beth Gerchufsky
Brandy L. German
Benjamin Andrew Green
*** Christopher G. Hoskavich
Drew Joseph Jacobs

Tyler C. Kegolis
Tremaine A. King
* Hannah Linn Limbaugh
Mallory Nolfo
Brianne Helene PaJtjon
** Guanzhuo Qu
Samantha Jane Reed
Mariana Roa
Monica Lynn Skibba

Anthony Michael Villella
Nichole Elizabeth Wasserman

Bacltelor ofFine Arts
Nathan Nevin Fought

Kristin Lee Bone

Bacltelor ofScience
Kevin Alexander Alvarez
Bradley Wells Anderson
Chelsie Marie Bailey
Christopher J.w. Baughman
Kirbie Ane Becker
Tracy K. Beerley
Shawna Lynne Bellaud
Joshua Corey Bennett
Lindsay Nicole Bennett
Michael Lawrence Britcher
Zachary Thomas Brooks
" Justin Michael Brown
Vi vian B. Brown
*** Nichole Danielle Caris
Sarah Jane Carney
Colden Dwight Carroll, Jr.
Noah David Chapman
Ashley Jean Costello
Emma Joanna All ie Crosbie
Dayne Matthew Crowley, Jr.
Paulette Elizabeth Davidson
Jack-lyn Me lissa Draper
Erica Michelle Drozd
Benjamin Mathews Elder
Amanda Gene Falls
Ky lie Marie Fisher
Lauren Irene Formisano
Adrianne Emma Franzosa
Kyle Dean Frey
Leadopoe Geain
':,** SU111ma CUI11 Laude

Marissa Beth Gerchufsky
Monica Jill Ginsberg
Fabiana Gomez
Stephen Milos Goykovich
** Ryan Joseph Graham
Anthony Ryan Grahlmann
Sade K. Graves
Ryan 1. Greenwade
Leah Marie Grieb
Justine Nicole Ilauser
Leanne Marie Hennip
Yayra Adezi Hiamey
Nathan Donald Hil l
Suzann Kathryn Hobal1
Travis Michael Inch
Sean Patrick Ivory
Brandon Paul James
Nicholas Monroe Kapusta
*** Megan Victoria Kepler
Courtney McNulty Kiessling
Colby Elizabeth Kolb
Kaleigh Janelle Kolb
Andrew James Kyle
Kaila Rachel le Lannan
Albert Thomas Lattanzi. Jr.
Carlicia T. Lomax
William Joseph Loos
Jonathan Scott Malnick
Nasima Akther Mannan
Brian Mathew Mau l
,'" J\-fugno CU111 Lallde

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(COl1lil1l1ed)

,,* Dina Mikhaylovna Uzhegova

'" Cum Laude

Bachelor ofSciellce

College of Education and Human Services

(co ntinued)

Varsha V. Rekhala
Kenneth Charles Res ig
Juli e Marie Riley
Nicho las C Rolshausen
Na tha ni al Michael Roman
Brittn ey Da nielle Ross
Kri stin Marie Rupert
Andrew Timothy Schaffer
Jason Bradley Seyler
Theodore James Stake
Gregory William Stratton
Sara Catherine Stubbs
Robert Aa ron Swank
Marc John Szczepanski
Tonya Renee Tapper-Shaffer
Shannon Theresa Unico
** Christopher Joseph Van Hi ne
Norm an O. Wenrick IV
Robert H. Williamson
Amanda Marie Zerbe

Renee Elaine Mau l
Deborah Dee McLaughlin
And res A. Me ndoza
., Andrew James Me rcer
*"" Courtn ey Anna Meyer
Charles Randall Mickens
Kevin A. Mineo
Craig Allen Moore
Jeffrey Scott Muir
Trish Tendai Musandipa
Michelle Kathryn Noll
Yvonn e Ak inyi Ochieng
Lea nn K. Ochrietor
Michael James Oertel
Lauren Eli zabeth Perry
Lyndell Elton Pompey, Jr.
Kristen Erica Pritchard
Amanda Rae Ramsdorfer
Gregory Alan Reeder
John William Reilly

Bachelor ofSciel1ce
Brianne Rebecca Alecci
Dona ld Francis Amoriello , Jr.
*** Daniel Wayne Barker
Marissa Jo Barn er
Terry Alan Bamer, Jr.
*** Cathenne Elizabeth Grace Birdsey
** Stephanie Lynn Bogaczyk
Joshua Matthew Boor
Garrett Lamar Boyer
Bryan John Ch ittester
Curtis James Cole
Christopher Michael Collins
Richard Robert Conway
Erica Leigh Eisenbise
Holl y Lynn Gaston
Ruby Las ha Graves
Peter Anthony Grecco
Brooke Ashly Haml er
Da vid Robert Helman
Aaron Scott Johnston
Benj amin Kenneth Junkin
Erica J. Kane
Mali ssa 1. Karney
Joshua Lee Kiner
* Kell y Lynelle Klibert
Amy Mari e Klunk
** Kristen Ann Kudrick

Bachelor of Sciellce ill Education
" Dustin Brock Brouse
Casey Lynn Co rdrey
Jordan R. Day
** Coty Lynne Haddad
**" Alexandra Marie Harris

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Aaron Paul Lynch
Megan Elizabeth Merri ck
Sarah Lynn Rishell
Stephen Andrew Shuttleworth
Vikki Lee Vollman

Associate ofArts
Andrew T. Salada

Laurel Mae Struble

Associate ofApplied Science
';'** Susan Kathleen Bezilla

Mechell e Lyn Martin
Dayne Matthew Crowley, Jr.
Jin gyuan Wang

Ashl ey Anne Caskey
Ruth Ann Klin e

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Bachelor ofScience in Educatio11
AI icia Arden .A.shford
* Kaitlin Ann Dav is
* Dane Emery Bartoletti

*** Gina M. DeParasis

Helen Marie Bielski
Bran dy Mae Boob
Brian Jeffrey Bowers
David George Brumbaugh
Mallory Jean Bums
Christi Lee Carfagno

*** Summa Cum Laude
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Blaine Newell Leonard
Ashley Marie Lightcap
,,* Ian Roben Loewe n
" Amber Ros e Lubas
Katelin A. Malishchak
Nichole M. Moyer
Juliana Aparecida Nascimento
Kasey Frances Oczkowski
Scott R. Ogden
Matthew Thomas Palko
Joa nne Petro
Chad Richard Puschel
Anthony Salomon Rios
*** Rebecca Jane Rocco
Amanda Joy Roosa
Ashley Jo Rose
Andrew Scott Runkle
Jacqueline Sales
Dustin Willi am Schaeffer
Katie 1. Schreckengost
Dominique Simons
Mandy Sue Wadsw0l1h
*** Kristie Fa ye Warren
Jack Alan Willi s
Brent Daniel Winder
Tyler Allan Woodwa rd

Daniel Thomas Doutri ch
*** Nikki Lyn n Duck
* Nikki Lyn n Eoute
Sierra Barbara Erdman
James Forsythe Foley
*** Meghan E. Gaiser
** Magna Cum Laude
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* Clim Laude

Baellelor 0/ Science ill Education
Bree Nicole Gurekovich
"' Michele K. Hanna
Amber Tara Hoch
** Nichole Marie Johnson
Shauna Elaine Keavney
Robert J. Koch III
Nicholas Scott Koehler
*** Chelsea rVlarie Lechner
* Emily J. Loeper
Justine Teal Magrosky
*** Michelle Leigh Marino
** Kyle Michael McClinton
Brady Bleu McNeill
Kara M. Miller
Benjamin Roger Mitchell
** Allyson Beth Mussare
Gary Lee Nettles II
**~, Marcus Andrew Owens
*** Rachael Kathyleen Partain
Heather Marie Penin

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Angela Tuesday Pierce
Ashley R. Reed
Melody E. Reese
Bryn Alyse Romspert
Ashley Elizabeth Rupert
Stephen Michael Satterly
Ann Elyse Schopfer
** Kahlee Nadine Sheaffer
Sara Elizabeth Smith
,~* Nicole Marie Spotts
* Teresa Marie Stone
Stacy Lynn Sweitzer
Julian Richard Tangeman
;< Danielle Marie Tice
Carlton Philip Tull
Vikki Lee Vollman
Colby Mitchell Way
Jeffrey David Winters
Kelly M. Wood

COMMISSIONS
The following students have received a commission as a
Second Lieutenant in the United States Army after successfully
completing all the requirements of Reserve Officers' Training
Program (ROTC). Major Joseph Loren administered
the commissioning oath.
Aaron Scott Johnston

Graduates of the Honors Program
G LOBAL HONORS
*** Catherine Elizabeth Grace Birdsey
Stephen Milos Goykovich
* Kelly Lynelle Klibert
* Hannah Linn Limbaugh
Katelin A. Malishchak
** Kahlee Nadine Sheaffer

Associate o/Applied Science
Nathan Nevin Fought

GLOBAL HONORS WITH DISTINCT/O'"
*** Courtney Anna Meyer
*** Rachael Kathyleen Partain
*** Rebecca Jane Rocco
Kelly M. Wood

Taylor Brooke Hendrick

Associate 0/ Arts
Dana Elizabeth Johnston

Norman O. Wenrick IV

Chelsea Marie Pennington

Graduates wearing gold cords are graduating with honors.
*** Summa Cum Laude, recipient has earned a grade point average of 3.75 to 4.0
** Magna Cum Laude, recipient has earned a grade point average of 3.60 to 3.74

* Cum

Laude, recipient has earned a grade point average of 3.50 to 3.59

Note: Grade point average does not include this semester's courses/grades.
Degrees are officially granted to the preceding lists of candidates after the
university certifies completion of all academic requirements.

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Academic Traditions
TI,e Acu(iemic Procession
The centuries-old pageantry of the academic procession dates from
traditions rooted in the early universities.

The Mace
Derived from the French masse, or club, the mace was once a fierce
battle weapon used during the Middle Ages. Over time it lost its war­
like image and became a symbol of peaceful leadership when kings
removed the spikes from their maces and encrusted them with jewels and
precious metals for ceremonial use. Since then, the mace has been used in
ceremonial processions as a symbol of authority.
Lock Haven University has two maces fashioned from the wood from old
Sullivan Hall, which once stood on the present site of Stevenson Library.
Carried by co-marshals, the maces indicate that the activity is an official
function of the university.

The Medallion
The Lock Haven University medallion is a symbol of the office of the
president. The president wears the medallion with academic regalia at
formal university ceremonies.
The handcrafted medallion is a three dimensional sculpture crafted in
bronze featuring the university 's original building, Price Hall. The chain
bears the names of the university's twelve past presidents, as we ll as the
four seals the uni versity has had since its founding in 1870.

AClldemic Dress
Academic dress, generally consisting of a gown, cap and hood, dates back
to the Middle Ages when universities \-vere forming in England and other
parts of Europe. Since universities grew out of church schools, the dress of
the scholar was the dress of the cleric.
The cut of the long gown, deri ved from the medieval robe, indicates the
wearer's level of degree. The bachelor's gown, distinguished by its long,
pointed sleeves. is worn closed.
The master's gown is worn open or closed and has long, cut sleeves with a
square base The doctoral gown, worn either open or closed, has full, round
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sleeves and is embellished with velvet panels down the front of the gown
and with velvet bands on the sleevcs. The velvet trim may be black or
may indicate the wearer's field of study. Some institutions have unique
doctoral gowns.
The head covering evolved from the skullcap worn by the monks in cold
weather. The skullcap acquired a point on top, which then evolved into a
tassel. Today, the skullcap has been replaced by a mortarboard cap. Degree
holders wear the tassel over the left front quarter and candidates wear
the tassel over the right quarter until the degree is conferred. Those with
doctorates often wear soft four- or six-sided velvet tams, usual ly with a
gold tassel.
Originally worn over the head to protect the monks from weather, the
hood has evolved into the most significant part of the academic dress.
Worn over the shoulders like a cowl, the hood varies in length and
appearance according to the degree of the wearer. The bachelor's hood
is three feet in length with a two-inch velvet border.The master's hood is
three-and-a-half-feet long with a three-inch border. The doctoral hood is
four feet in length with a five-inch border. The lining of the hood bears the
colors of the college that conferred the wearer's degree, so that graduates
of a particular institution may be recognized in the academic procession.
The hood's velvet border indicates the wearer's academic field. Some of
the colors worn by Lock Haven University faculty and staff for all
academic purposes are associated with the following disciplines:

White - Arts, Letters, Humanities
Drab - Commerce, Accountancy, Business
Light Blue - Education
Brown - Fine Arts
Crimson - Journalism
Lemon - Library Science
Pink - Music
Silver-G ray - Oratory
Dark Blue - Philosophy
Sage Green - Physical Education
Golden Yellow - Science
Citron - Social Science
Green - Medicine
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Pennsylvania State System of Highcr Education
John C. Cavanaugh, PhD., Chancellor

Board of Govcrnors
Kenneth M. Jarin, Chair
Aa ron Walton, Vice Chair
C.R. "Chuck" Pennoni , Vice Chair
Rep. Matthew E. Baker
Nick Barcio
Marie Conl ey Lammando
Paul S. Dlugolecki

Rep. Michael K. Hanna
Sen. Vincent J. Hughes
Richard Kneed ler
Jamie Lu tz
Jonath an B. Mack
Joseph F McG inn
Sen. Jeffrey E. Piccola

Gov. Edward G. Rendell
Harold C. Shields
Thomas M. Sweitzer
Ch ri stine 1.Toretti
Mackenzie Marie Wrobel
Gerald L. Zahorchak

Lock Haven University Council of Trustees
Guy A Graham, Chair
James W Swistock, Vice Chair
Christian B. Dwyer, Secrelal),
TitTany Allen
Mary Cop lotT

Dr. George A. DUITwachter J. Ralph Lovette
Daniel P. Elby
Virginia Roth
Margery Krevsky
Thomas M. Sweitzer
Dr. John C. Cavanaugh, ex officio

LIm Administration
Keith T. Mill er, Ph .D
President
Deborah B. Erickson, Ph .D.
Provost and Vice Presidentfor A cademic Affairs
Linda D. Ko ch, D.Ed.
Vice President for Student Affairs
JetTY L Updegraff, M .S.
Vice Presidentfor Universiry Advancement
William T. Hanell y, M .B.A.
Vice Presidenlfor Finan ce, Administration & Technology
Thomas C. Ormond, Ph.D.
D ean ofthe College ofEdu cation and Human Services
David L White, Ph.D.
Dean of th e College ofArts and Sciences

LHU Commencement Committee
Jerry L. Updegraff, Chair
Willi am Anderson
Tammie Allen
Paul Altieri
Amy Bechdel
Andrew Cajka
Michae l Considine

Scott Eldredge
Dr. Clay Kleckley
Maj. Joseph Loren
Jill Mitchley
Dr. Thomas Ormond
Tammy Rich
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Mary Kate Rounsley
Jack Schmidt
Den ise Shoemaker
Sharon Taylor
Dr. Dav id White
Mary White

Lock Haven University
Alma Mater
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Where the hem-lock pine and rna - pie
Where en - dur -ing friend-ships flour-ish

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