Edinboro State College Spring Commencement
May 26, 1979, 10:00 a.m.

McComb Fieldhouse

THE COMMENCEMENT PROCESSION
The College Marshal
The President
The Trustees of the College
The Platform Guests
The College Faculty
DISCIPLINES AND PROFESSIONS
COLOR DISTINCTIONS

Apricot................................................................ Nursing
Dark Blue ......................................................Philosophy
Light Blue....................................................... Education
Peacock Blue .............................Public Administration
Brown............................................................. Fine Arts
Citron..........................................................Social Work
Copper .......................................................... Economics
Crimson.........................................................Journalism
Drab .................................................................. Business
Gray ............................................... Veterinary Science
Silver Gray........................................................ Oratory
Green.................................................................. Medicine
Olive Green..................................................... Pharmacy
Sage Green..................................... Physical Education
Lemon................................................................. LibraryScience
Lilac ................................................................. Dentistry
Maize.............................................................. Agriculture
Orange.........................................................Engineering
Pink......................................................................... Music
Salmon Pink.......................................................... PublicHealth
Purple...................................................
Law
Russet................................................................. Forestry
Scarlet................................................................ Theology
White................................ Art, Letters and Humanities
Golden Yellow..................................................... Science
On the cover: Featured on the front cover of this year’s
commencement program is a pen and ink rendering by
Professor Richard Knox of Academy Hall. The structure
which was erected in 1856 is the original building on the
Edinboro campus.

THE COMMENCEMENT CONVOCATION
Dr. Chester T. McNerney, Presiding
Academic Processional

PROUD HERITAGE MARCH
William P. Latham

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

President, Edinboro State College
Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Dr. Donald Panhorst, Director

Concert Chorale
Dr. Gordon Flood, Director
Invocation
The Reverend Charlotte Spencer
United Presbyterian Church, Edinboro
Commencement Address
PERSPECTIVES IN EDUCATION”
The Honorable Robert G. Scanlon
Secretary of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Concert Chorale
THE BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC
Symphonic Wind Ensemble
p^ter Wilhowsky
Presentation of Certificates of Merit
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Dr. Chester T. McNerney
The Honorable Robert G. Scanlon
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Commencement Speaker
Mr. Max P. Gabreski
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Chairman, Board of Trustees
Mr. Donald M. Alstadt
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President, Lord Corporation
Presentation of Candidates
Dr. James E. McKinley
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Conferring of Degrees
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Chester T. McNerney
KUIC Commissions
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Major Warren T. Huckabay
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Professor, Military Science
Presentation of Distinguished Alumnus Award
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Ur. Chester T. McNerney
Mr. Michael M. Zahorchak
Board of Directors, Alumni Association
Charge to the Graduates
Mr. Michael M. Zahorchak
Concluding Statement
Dr. Chester T. McNerney
ALMA MATER
Dr. Paul Martin, Composer
Benediction
The Reverend Charlotte Spencer
Recessional
THE PURPLE CARNIVAL MARCH
Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Harry L. Alford
The audience is asked to stand during the Processional and Recessional and to join in the singing of the Alma Mater.

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THE COLLEGE MARSHAL
MR. ANDREW BOTH
Carrying the Ceremonial Mace and leading the ranks of the academic procession
as College Marshal is Mr. Andrew Both, retiring psychology professor. He is being
honored for his twelve years of teaching service to the Edinboro State College
community.
Mr. Both taught the first course in a focus which later evolved into the Bachelor’s
degree program in gerontology. He was instrumental in the development of the
College’s newest graduate degree program — the Master of Arts in Gerontology.
Prior to his years of service in higher education, Mr. Both received his
undergraduate degree from Findley College, Findley, Ohio, and his M.A. in
counseling from Bowling Green University. In August he will receive a Ph.D. in
Higher Education from the University of Pittsburgh. His dissertation is entitled,
“The Identification of Skills and Knowledges for Geriatric Workers.”
Mr. Both was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II and was
involved with several business concerns as sales manager and purchasing agent
before he entered the college teaching profession.
Among his professional affiliations are the American Psychological Association,
the American Personnel and Guidance Association, the Pennsylvania Psychological
Association and Psi Chi, the national psychological fraternity.
His daughter, Mrs. Andrea Trusty, is a legal secretary who resides in Brooksville,
Florida, the state where Mr. Both plans to make his home after retirement this
summer.

CERTIFICATE OF MERIT RECIPIENT
MR. MAX P. GABRESKI
Mr. Max P. Gabreski, who has served as chairman of Edinboro State College’s
Board of Trustees for the past eight years, will receive the College’s highest honor
today when he is presented with a Certificate of Merit in recognition of his
educational leadership and distinguished service. He has been a member of the
Edinboro Board of Trustees since June 1960.

Currently both a resident and lawyer in Oil City, Pennsylvania, Mr. Gabreski has
practiced law before the Supreme Court, Superior County, Commonwealth Courts of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and various Courts of Common Pleas through
the Commonwealth.
He is a member of the Venango, the Pennsylvania and the American Bar
Associations and has been President of the Northwestern Pennsylvania Lung
Association, a former delegate to the Pennsylvania Constitutional Convention and
President of the Venango-Clarion-Forest County Tuberculosis and Health Society
from 1958-1972.
A United States Navy, World War II veteran, Mr. Gabreski earned his bachelor’s
degree in philosophy with a major in accounting from the University of Notre Dame
and received a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Notre Dame Law School in 1951.
He and his wife, Eileen, are the parents of eight children.
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CERTIFICATE OF MERIT RECIPIENT
MR. DONALD M. ALSTADT
Mr. Donald M. Alstadt, President of Lord Corporation, Erie, Pa, will receive a
Certificate of Merit today from Edinboro State College in recognition of his
development and Leadership of varied educational, industrial and public service
responsibilities.
A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Mr. Alstadt serves in advisory
capacities to the Mellon Institute of Research at Carnegie-Mellon University; the
Kolff Foundation, an organization directed toward artificial organ research and
clinical application; Case Western Reserve School of Management; and Case
Institute of Technology.
Recently, Mr. Alstadt has become active in the dynamics of the management of
change in business and social institutions, and the technical innovation process in
industry. His films, “Human Attitudes and Managing Change,” made in conjunction
with National Educational Television, have been used by many industrial,
educational, banking and community groups.
Among his professional affiliations are the American Institute of Chemists, the
American Physical Society, the American Chemical Society, the Faraday Society of
England, the Electrochemical Society,theChemistClubofNew York, the Institute of
Management Science and the American Management Association.

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AWARD
MR. MICHAEL M. ZAHORCHAK
Mr. Michael M. Zahorchak, who retired from the Edinboro State College faculty in
February 1978 after a 40-year career in education, will receive the Distinguished
Alumnus Award during today’s commencement proceedings.
A 1937 Edinboro graduate, Mr. Zahorchak has served as a teacher in the Aliquippa
School District and also as assistant principal at Aliquippa High School. In 1969 he
accepted a position with the College as an Associate Professor of Education and
Supervisor of Student Teaching.
He is Past President of the Edinboro State College Alumni Association and
currently serves on the Board of Directors of that organization.
A charter member of the Edinboro Foundation, Past President and charter member
of the Beaver County Alumni Association and life member of the “E” Club, Mr.
Zahorchak has continually been active in all phases of Edinboro State College’s
alumni affairs. He has also been an elected member of the Quaker Valley Board of
School Directors for the past 27 years and is currently serving as President of the
board.
Mr. Zahorchak and his wife, Ruth, have two sons, both graduates of Edinboro.
Michael is an art instructor at the Baden Economy Jr. High School and Thomas is an
art instructor at the Aliquippa Middle School.
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MASTER’S DEGREES
Master of Fine Arts Degree
ART
Penelope Gamble Laing, B.A., North Texas State Univ.,
1966
Cindi E. Morrison, A.A., Keystone Jr. College, 1974;
B.F.A., Edinboro, 1977
Michael Samuel Savoia, B.S. in Art Ed., Edinboro, 1976
Francis Thomas Schanz, B.A., Mercyhurst, 1971
Master of Arts Degree

Howard Karl Hitzel, B.A., Grove City, 1977*
Helen Ann Nicholas, B.A, Purdue, 1977*
Andrew Douglas Reisner, B.A., Allegheny, 1977*
Catherine Ruth Riehl, B.A., Mercyhurst, 1975*
Thomas M. Smith, B.S. in Ed., Clarion, 1970*
John Arthur Sushereba, B.A., Trinity, 1976*
Geraldine Louise Tomczak, B.A., Boston, 1977*
Cathy Lorraine Vingin, B.A., Alderson-Broaddus,
1977*
REHABILITATION COUNSELING

John Albert Boss, B.A., Penn State, 1970
Bradford Leslie Lauster, B.A., Mercyhurst, 1976*
Joseph Robert Lawless, B.S., Penn State, 1973*
Joseph Phillip Meko, B.A., Gannon, 1977*
Robert Santik, B.A., Edinboro, 1973
Daniel Vendel, B.A., Edinboro, 1974

Cheryl Ann Bowers, B.S., Edinboro, 1972
Lu Makin-Byrd, B.A., Edinboro, 1974
Charles Everett Cornman, B.S., Penn State, 1968
Harold F. Englert, B.S. in Ed., Lock Haven, 1977
Patricia Ruth Furber, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1975
Jane Ann Hughes, B.A., American University, 1959;
B.S., Carnegie Inst, of Tech., 1961
Kathleen Ann MacArthur, B.A., Univ. of Pittsburgh,
1969
Carol Marie Rewers, B.S. in Ed., Clarion, 1972*
Susan Washek Rockwell, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1972
Karen Marie Thomas, B.A., Edinboro, 1972
Ann Roha Wilks, B.A., Thiel, 1969; M.A., Penn State,
1971
Pamela Zagarella, B.S. in Art Ed., Edinboro, 1973

PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

SPEECH PATHOLOGY

Glenn Thomas Bailey, B.A., Gannon, 1973*
Sue Ann Barrick B.A., Edinboro, 1977*
Dixie Lyn Bartlett, B.A., Edinboro, 1977
David M. Green, B.A., Mercyhurst, 1973*

Janet Wojtalik Adams, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1974
Frank Joseph Basilone, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1974*
Elaine M. Bisker, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1977*
Marjorie Lee Boyd, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1975*

ENGLISH
Max L. Dugaw, B.A., Edinboro, 1976*
Zahra Parva, B.A., Jundi Shapur Univ. (Iran), 1977
Betty Louise Rogers, B.A., Malone College, 1977
Joseph Leonard Rosiek, B.A., Edinboro, 1977
POLITICAL SCIENCE

Peter Scott Gibson, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1978*
Martha Reinoehl Kemp, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1975
Randall Raymond Rodak, B.S in Ed., Edinboro, 1976
Patricia Ann Schaal, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1973*
Lisa Snell Trimmer, B.S., Clarion, 1974
Master of Education Degree

ART
Katina Diana Ennis, B.S. in Art Ed., Edinboro, 1972
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Kenneth Mark Adams, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1975*
Philip Dwayne Braisted, B.S., Houston, 1975*
Anthony Robert Cagno, B.S., Univ. of Pittsburgh, 1973
Sr. Mary Diane Cook O.S.B., B.S., Mercyhurst, 1975*
Douglas DeBacker, B.S., Westminster, 1972*
Daniel Edward Kathman, B.A., Mercyhurst, 1975*
Emily Rose Mineo, B.A., Edinboro, 1977*
Joseph John Motsch, Jr., B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1972*
Charles Lee Ostrander, B.A., Edinhoro, 1977*
Susan Martin Ostrander, B.A., Edinboro, 1977*
Gregory Paul Pickens, B.A., Edinboro, 1971*
Abdul Aziz Shoobi, B.A., Jundi Shapur Univ. (Iran),
1977
Candice Jane Thompson, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1973*
Susan Berlin Zmyslinski, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1973

Constance Aileen Bastress Heil, B.S. in Ed.,
Bloomsburg, 1965
Sandra Lucille Herron, B.A., Mercyhurst, 1974
David Bruce Karp, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1974
Joyce Ann Mineo, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1975*
Mary L. Stone, A.B., Ohio University, 1964
Roger C. Stubbe, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1974*
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GUIDANCE
AND COUNSELING
Jeffrey Lynn Barninger, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1972
Sharon Otis Formosa, B.S. in Ed., Edinhoro, 1968
Sally Wingerter Hanna, B.S. in Ed., Kent State, 1973
Paul Alan Jacobs, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1974*
Elynor Stevenson McIntosh, B.S. in Nursing, SUNY at
Buffalo, 1966
Constance Sementilli, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1972*
SECONDARY SCHOOL GUIDANCE
AND COUNSELING
Don C. Apel, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1971*
Donald Alex Bentley, B.A., Slippery Rock, 1974
Barbara Kay Hornak, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1971
Christina Marie Kimmy, B.S. in Ed., Indiana, (Pa.),
1974
Albert Patrick Leonzi, Jr., B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1975*
Janis Halmi Post, B.A., College of Wooster, 1974

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

MENTAL RETARDATION

William Bruce Agnew, B.A., Thiel, 1976
Wilma Marie Dennis, B.S. in Ed., Thiel, 1958
Beth Fenton, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1975*
Charles T. Giewont, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1972
Marsha Bovard Heath, B.S. in Ed., Edinhoro, 1975

Anne Elizabeth Beatty, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1973
Jeraldine A. Dunnavant, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1971
Nora Louise Lewis, B.S. in Ed., Clarion, 1973*
Andrea J. Rossi, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1966
Mary Stephany Theiss, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1967

READING
Arlene Ratner Breakstone, B.A., Univ. of Pittsburgh,
1950*
Kathleen Kneib Buseck, B.A., Mercy hurst, 1972
Michal Wrobel Callaghan, B.A., Mercyhurst, 1976
Leigh Ann Charles, B.S. in Ed., Clarion, 1977
Rita Mae Daniel, B.S. in Ed., California (Pa.), 1975
Mary Catherine Duda, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1976*
Doris Redman Foster, A.B., Chatham, 1959*
Kathryn Ann Kwiatkowski, B.S. in Ed., Slippery Rock,
1974
Marlene Morabito Schreiber, B.A., Gannon, 1972
Caryn Elaine Skelton, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1976*
Marian L. Terwilliger, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1975*
Susan Crawford Wellman, B.A., Univ. of Michigan,
1966

EARTH SCIENCES
Vickie Sloan Williams, B.A., Lock Haven, 1973
Master of Science Degree
BIOLOGY
Haleema H. Al-Mandelawi Al-Shaikhly, B.D.S., Univ.
of Baghdad (Iraq), 1972
Julia Smith Appletree, B.S. in Nursing, Univ. of
Virginia, 1966
Colleen Mary Brown, B.S., Edinboro, 1977
George Sartwell Gould, B.A., Thiel, 1977
Stephen R. Hudek, B.S., St. Joseph’s, 1972
Kathy Lynn Jones, B.S., Edinboro, 1977
Deborah Ann Reuther, B.S., Univ. of Pittsburgh, 1975
Robert James Rothwell III, B.A., Edinboro, 1971*

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
James Joseph Hayden, B.A., Univ. of Tampa, 1967
Med Marion Johnson, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1974*
Daniel John Kneidel, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1974
Diane Ferretti Madara, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1971
Ruth Anderson Nelson, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1975*
SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
Ronald James Hankey, A.A.S., Butler C.C., 1973;
B.S. in Ed., California (Pa.), 1975
Paul Glenn Ruland, B.S. in Ed., Penn State, 1976
Robert Warren Scott, B.S. in Ed., California (Pa.), 1970

MATHEMATICS
Moh’d Zuheir Ibrahim Abu-Sbeih, B.A., Mosul Univ.
(Iraq), 1974
Theresa T. W. Wang Chow, B.S., Edinboro, 1975
Ghazi Mahmoud Hamad Eid, B.A., Mosul Univ. (Iraq),
1974*
Bahram Golshan, B.S., Jundi Shapur Univ. (Iraq),
1977
Eric Harold Hedlund, B.S., Edinboro, 1974

Master of Science in Nursing Degree
SECONDARY EDUCATION
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
David A. Masters, B.A., Indiana (Pa.), 1969

NURSING
Patricia Ruth Messmer, B.S., Univ. of Pittsburgh, 1966

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN SCHOOL
PSYCHOLOGY
A 36-hour, post-master degree certification program
James Fred Abel, Jr., A.A., Rockland C.C., 1969;
B.A., M.A., Montclair, 1973, 1976
Debra Ann Bemiller, B.A., M.Ed., Edinboro, 1976,1977
Carol Lancaster Captain, B.A., Grove City, 1976;

M.Ed., Edinboro, 1977
James E. Chase, B.A., M.Ed., Edinboro, 1976, 1977*
Dale Howard Davis, B.A., Houghton, 1973; M.Ed.,
Edinboro, 1976
Richard M. Gamret, B.A., M.Ed., Edinboro, 1974, 1975
Shirley Jane Morris, B.S. in Ed., California (Pa.),
1966; M.Ed., Edinboro, 1975

BACCALAURATE DEGREES
Bachelor of Arts Degree

ARTS AND SCIENCES/
HUMANITIES
Patricia Susan Bowne Summa Cum Laude
Lawrence Richard Brown
Joseph Elmer Byrne
Melissa Jean Harris
Christina Marie Hyatt
Gerard James Janoson
Wallace Alfred Nelson
Marleen Rose Papson
Laura J. Reisinger
Patricia Jean Schmalzried Summa Cum Laude
Stephanie A. Soutouras*
Walter William Whitaker III
Mark Donald Whiteleather
NATURAL SCIENCES/
MATHEMATICS
Thomas Allen Landau*
Cheryl Ann Pristera*

Douglas James Sweeney
JeanAnn Torchio*
Tina Marie Tullio*

Warden Craig Burger*
Pamela Marjorie Campbell
Cindy M. Carretta
Mark Anthony Caruso*
ARTS AND SCIENCES/
Marshall Scott DeRemer
SOCIAL SCIENCES
David George Dindak
Donald Duane Fedorczyk*
Thomas Patrick Collins, Jr.*
Daniel Joseph Folga
Faith Ann D’Aluisio
Colleen Louise Freeland
Dennis Richard Kenyon
Linda
L. Freyermuth
Edward Stephen Klasnick
Doreen Roxanne Gheri* - Cum Laude
Gerald David Mack
David Anthony Gianoni
Wendy Lee Nelson
Mary Jane Gibson - Cum Laude
Richard James Simon
Jodi Beth Greenstein
S. Andrew Stauffer
Laura Jeanne Griffin
Roseann Vislay
Todd Allen Groudle
ART HISTORY
Mark Edwin Gulnac
Chavon Annette Heiple
G. Scott Sweeney
Gary Ray Hesson*
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Philip Gregory Hoh*
Gail Frances Acklin
John Paul Hruniuk*
Kathleen Denise Anderson
Debra Ann Jefferson
Lynn Ann Arcuri* - Magna Cum Laude Michael Joseph Kalustian
Jack B. Brickner*
Thomas Stephen Klochak
William Scott Buesink
Gayle Marie Lewandowski*
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Paul Joseph Loebig
Edward Charles Longo
Mary Ann Lutz
John C. Mallary
Levia Abbie Marsh
Catherine Anne Mullarkey
Jeffrey Lynn Orr
Robert Passante
Maureen Theresa Reardon Cum Laude
Pamela Spring Roskovics*
Phillip David Sabulsky*
Jeffrey Kraig Schiffer
John Robert Simcoviak
Jeffrey Scott Sonnenberg
Janice Elaine Stahlman
Teri Elizabeth Stubbs*
Richard Swidwa*
Maureen A. Theiss
Vincent Michael Tofani
Kenneth C. Wolf
Susan Kimberly Wren
Franklin Michael Zelinka*
Steven William Zulia*
DRAMA
Mary Anne Ferguson - Cum Laude
EARTH SCIENCES
Brad Edward Markel
ECONOMICS/ACCOUNTING
Pennee D. Baker
Terri Dee Coleman
Dale Eugene Danner
Mark Anthony Drennen*

Gary E. Jenkins - Magna Cum Laude
Jeffrey Arthur Kilb*
Ronald Lee Klein
Christopher James Lane
Susan Lynne Lasher - Cum Laude
Donald Moore - Cum Laude
La Verne Kenneth Mueller
Lynne Anne Partington
John Steven Pitcairn*
Brian Edgar Richmond
Rita Louise Schempp
William James Shade
Kay Lynn Stonemetz - Summa Cum Laude
Michael H. Walk*
Martin John Webler* - Magna Cum Laude
Christopher Alan Whalen
Raymond William Yeager
ECONOMICS/BUSINESS
Susan D. Barton*
Russell G. Bauman
Larry Howard Benninger
Blaine Gregory Cameron*
Kevin Robert Campbell*
Thomas Patrick Dailey*
Chad Alan Deliere
David Joseph Drossman*
William S. Dunn*
Rian William Emmett
Patrick James Fallon*
Amilcar Flores*
Jeffrey E. Gern
Robert Edwin Hapanowicz
Vickie Lynn Zimmerman Hopkins
Thomas Mason Hutchison
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William Johnson, Jr.
Ronald Charles Kunkle
Karen Ann Kursion
John Joseph McHugh*
Robert S. Meade
Janet Sue Morgan
Dan Jon Morris*
Christopher Sean Nolan
Scott Dyer Owens*
George Gary Pakutz*
Jeffrey Lee Phelps
Lydia A. Pochatko
Terrance Francis Pytlarz
Brad James Rodgers
Gerald R. Rose*
Susan Carol Rose
Edward J. Ryan*
Donna Kay Saxton
Robert James Schleicher*
Lana Delores Schmidt
Debra Jean Smith
Douglas Paul Smitley*
Michael L. Speros
Donald W. Stahowic
Daniel Michael Sweeney
Willard Wilman Walton
Michelle A. Yatchum - Cum Laude
ENGLISH
Douglas Edward Bowie
Gary Lee Dow
Arlyn Iris Edelstein
Harry Joseph Hall*
John Charles Lantz*
Gary J. Mateja

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES/
GEOGRAPHY
Dale J. Adams
John Alexander Davis*
Peggy Ann Dukovich
Mark Daniel Hurban
Sandra Jean Kuklish*
Mary Elizabeth Lester
Margaret Bernice McDougal
Carol Ann Semanchek*
Richard Servis Weidman, Jr.
FRENCH
Linda Ruth Whitman Summa Cum Laude
GEOGRAPHY
Dwight Earl Bargerstock
Layne Gordon Christensen
Gary William Girgash
Keith Owen Lang
Michael Anthony Loder
Daniel William McNally
Mary Ellen Omalley
Ronald John Ross
Michael Alan Verez*
HISTORY
Wayne M. Baxter
Nancy Lorraine Bean
Thomas Joseph Bevan
Charles William Hager
Christopher James Knecht
Willard Lloyd Mahan
Michael Joseph Monahan

Vera Kathleen Nea
Louis George Parees, Jr.
Douglas D. Roessler
Steven Ronald Shoemaker
Mark Stephen Slater*
Clinton Glenn Smith, Jr.
MATHEMATICS
Walter Arthur Bacik
James Paul Donnelly
Thomas William Kuretich
Susan Payha
Betty Lou Peters*
Paul E. Petrusky II*
David Blair Rhing*
John Eboch Sheriff
MUSIC
David L. Abelson
Pauline Anna Karrfalt
Alan Joseph Sima
Ronald Edward Skalski
PHILOSOPHY
Michael Girard Kyle
Robert G. Mall
James Nally*
Kenneth Allen Orr
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Mary Joan Allen*
Joaquin Dax Canals
James DiBasilio
Berkley David Ellis
Tracey Robert Falck
Joseph James Gaworecki
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Gregory Jay Green*
Katy Jean Harriger - Magna Cum Laude
David Virginis Jaworski
David Mitchell Labrozzi
Sandra Jane Marczak*
Judith Claire McCarl*
Jack Michael McGrogan*
John Howard Paul*
David Frank Perhosky
Karen Jean Piatt
Ronald Jeffrey Ringer
Daniel Ray Risinger
Philip E. Rodriguez
Gerard Tyskiewicz*
Carol Ann Uhleman
PSYCHOLOGY
Lynn E. Antoon
Jeffrey Patrick Bashline
Sandra Lynn Blystone - Cum Laude
Patricia Ann Bober*
Ruth Elaine Boehmer
Melissa Anne Carvella
Colleen Rae Cole
Darlene Sue Dempsey
Robert James Devine*
Timothy Dane Durick - Cum Laude
Beverlee Tyler Forster
Lees a Renee Gern
Mary Beth Gregory
Leonard Lawrence Gullick*
Kathleen Ann Henry*
Ricky Lee Hull*
Michael J. Malec* - Cum Laude
Lucille Marie Masevice* Summa Cum Laude

Susan F. Masson*
Barry Allen McConnell - Cum Laude
Peggy Anne McShea
David Lee Monteleone
Karen Ann Oliphant
Ronald Stanley Ostrowski
Yvonne Rose Scrima*
Joseph John Seethaler*
Linda Carol Shaw Magna Cum Laude
Patricia Anne Simon
Mary Anne Spencer
Robert Stanley Stauff
Daniel A. Styborski*
Deborah Ann Sullivan*
Elaine Trombetta
Martin Harold Wilson
RUSSIAN
Sandra Anne Brydon
Michael Bernard Finch
Lorrie Jean Woskoff
SOCIOLOGY
Robert J. Benec
Christopher Paul DeWitt*
Tracy Anne Fallon
Marcia Lee Miller
Robert Carl Miller*
Susan Marie Polucci* - Cum Laude
Debra Schneider
Patricia L. Steppling
Gerri Donna Willis*
SPECIALIZED STUDIES
Edward A, Mailliard

SPEECH COMMUNICATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree

Deborah Ann Barber
Tereseann Bender*
Anthony Gerard Bevec
William Bruce Breitinger Cum Laude
Patrick John Capretto
Thomas P. Craig*
Kenneth G. Galley*
Diane Louise Fuchs
Patricia Anne Ganley
Lynne Carol Gelwicks
Thomas A. Gittins
Jeffrey Greco
Jeffrey George Hartwell
Lynne Ann Humpal Summa Cum Laude
Robert Mark Janacek*
Diane Paula Kachulis
Julie Fransis Karle
Kimberly Anne Kohan
Karen Ann Kownacki
Wendy Patricia Lepako
Jacqueline Lee McGrath
Margaret Ann Mills Summa Cum Laude
Patrick James O’Leary
Kevin Alfred Pettinato
James George Pierami*
Calvin C. Robinson*
Sally Jo Schenck*
Gary Lee Stanton
Gary Phillip Thomas
Vincent Anthony Weaver

FINE ARTS

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Valerie Andrachick
Marlene T. Andrejco
Martha Ruth Bielo
Elizabeth Ann Birmingham
Robert Scott Brooks*
Joseph Thomas Burdar, Jr.*
Karen Sue Bush
Janice Anne Cikoski
James Patrick Clover
Patricia Sue Colwell
John Martin Curry
Susan M. DeRose
James Joseph Donahue*
Jeffrey Thomas Ellis
Richard Dean Graves
Thomas William Grieco
Stephanie Louise Hager*
Victoria Lee Hagner
Rosemary Hall
Jacalyn Corrine Harper Magna Cum Laude
Richard B. Henry
Thomas Emanuel Howell, Jr.
Michael James Irwin*
Carol Ann Israelson
Joan Michelle Kati - Magna Cum Laude
Jodie Beth Keller - Magna Cum Laude
Eric Marie Kirmeyer
John Francis Landry
Alice Carolyn Lersch
Douglas William Lucchetti Summa Cum Laude

Jeannie Elizabeth Lukas
Rosemary L. Macuga*
Daniel Michael Mazzocco
Jeffrey H. McMunn*
Joseph Leonard McNierney
Michael C. Mignogna
Patricia Elizabeth Miller*
Joseph John Mottillo*
Augustine M. Oglesby
Timothy Dennis Parsons
T. Michael Plaks
Nancy Gail Popolizio
Malanie Kathleen Rizzuto*
Debra Ruth Roadway Magna Cum Laude
Jill Ann Scheer - Cum Laude
Debra Anne Scott
Douglas Philip Sellers
Larry J. Shook*
Donald Simmons
John Peter Simon* Magna Cum Laude
Patrick Vincent Smith Cum Laude
Vincent Lawrence Soldacki
Cheri Lea Stiles*
Nancy Lee Tatrn*
Patricia T. Vessalo
Patricia L. Walsh*
Kathleen Wass*
Robert L. Wasosky
Amy Catherine Welch
Anne Elizabeth Westfall
Thomas Lee Wilds*
Douglas Lewis Wynn

Bachelor of Science Degree
BIOLOGY
Gregory Paul Cheplick Summa Cum Laude
Stephen N. Eldridge
Mark Alan Flood
Rita A. Geroni
Susan Kay Hellyer - Cum Laude
David Ray Kahle
Pauline Helen Labrozzi
Donald Edward Lane, Jr.*
Richard Marvin Larson
Titus Ugwuegbulem Madukaji*
David John Salverian*
Keith Charles Schloss
Jeff D. Wilson*
CHEMISTRY
Gary Steven Linz
Barbara Maria Trzcinska
Kenneth Jack Warnshuis
Nancy Gail Watkins
ECONOMICS
Richard William Bain
Mark Anthony Bellini
Michele Mary DeLuca
Frank J. Duda
Kim Ellen Korver
Dominick Joseph Masciantonio
Michael Leo McGartland
Suzanne Marie Watson
GEOLOGY
Gary Lee Antoinette*
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Gregory Scott Bean
Steve George Bock
Jeffrey R. Bruce
Michael John Bunyan
Frank Wayne Gagliardi
Ogheneochuko Pat Mukoro*
Mark A. Porter
Charles Joseph Sandacz*
Warren Frank Thompson
Colin Thomas Wylie
SOCIAL WORK
Elizabeth Jean Adams
Deborah Sue Anderson
Constance Ann Bartholomew
Patricia J. Bole*
Betty L. Dickson*
Karen Ann Edwards*
Clare Helene Frankiewicz*
Margaret Rose Fratus* - Cum Laude
Diana Marie Furman*
James Raymond Greenert*
Brenda Suzann Hague
Kathleen Denise Harsen
Marty Lou Hodgson*
Bonnie Ann Ivancik
Rosemary Knight
Barbara Mae Laughner
Dale Barton Lawrence
Mary C. Limbacher
John Joseph Maggioncalda
Sandra E. Mclntire*
Ann Elizabeth Miller
Alberta Mirisciotti
Melanie Jean Russell*

Stephanie Lynne Sabin
Beth Ann Scalise
Martha Louise Shelander
Marianne Stritmatter
Vicky A. Villella*
Neil R. Waxman - Magna Cum Laude
Clarissa Ann Wood
Mary Beth Yeaney*
Bachelor of Science
Degree in Anesthesia
Zoanne Louise Fitzgerald
Richard James Lyons*
Marion Gerald Macaluso*
Helen Patricia Parks—Ewer
Preston Clark Roby*
Danny L. Stanton*
Bachelor of Science Degree
in Medical Technology
Raymond William Carter
Bachelor of Science Degree
in Nursing
Carol Jean Anderson
Kathleen Charlotte Armor
Sharon Lynn Ayers
Kathleen Ann Chamberlain Cum Laude
Ruth Ann Crannell Summa Cum Laude
Paula Lynn Forsha
Maribeth Olivia Fries
Cheryl Anne Homich
Cynthia Marie Huet
Meiry Margaret Jones

Susan Lynn Knobloch
Melanie Diane Kolsun
Sandra Lynn Kunz
Lori Jeanne Large
Karin Dale Larson
Kathleen Mary MacEachern
Patricia L. McHugh
Lois Elizabeth Osborne
Cynthia Ann Palermo
Katherine Laura Parsons
Debra Elise Pfannenschmidt
Annette Leslie Robinson - Cum Laude
Betsy Sharon Rogers
Suzanne Marie Rollison
Nancy Lynn Schultz
Christine Anne Sekula - Cum Laude
Laurie Jane Steffan
Barbara Frances Valentine
Cynthia Jane Williams
Stephanie Joan Woods
Kathryn Virginia Yerman - Cum Laude
Bachelor of Science Degree
in Nutrition
Rebecca Lee Grumblatt
Ann Leona Newell
Kimberly Ann Paine
Bachelor of Science Degree
in Art Education
Paula Andrejcik*
Evelyn Slodownik Askey* Magna Cum Laude
Bremner Ann Audino
Patricia Ann Baldwin* - Cum Laude
Barbara Ann Balke - Cum Laude
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Susan Jean Turner Benninger
Debra Borrelli - Magna Cum Laude
Cynthia Lee Boyer
Linda Sue Brantlinger
Terrance Joseph Callahan*
Sharon Ann Christman
George Harold Cole*
Patricia Ann Criswell
Deborah Susan Daly
Suzanne Clare Davis
Vicki Francine Donnelly*
Donna Marie Doskocz
William David Gathers
Edith Virginia Grandelis*
James Joseph Griffin
Thomas Alan Hogan
Robert John Horzempa*
Cynthia Ann Hoyland
Tami Sue Hritzay
Kathleen Ann Hunt
Jana Sue Ice - Cum Laude
Annette Marie Johnson
David Earl Kammerer
John Russell Kneedler
Patricia Grace Kusbit
Daniel Anthony L’Huillier Magna Cum Laude
Kathleen Irene McNutt
Ronald Lynn Mercurio
Debra Lyn Meyer
Julia Kay Morrow
Christine B. Nolan
Fran Ann Piazza*
Kathleen M. Porter*
Sandra Lee Powell

Timothy James Rankin* Magna Cum Laude
Linda Louise Reed*
Karen Lydia Rhoads
Anita L. Robinson*
Janet Roos
Kim Martine Segedi
Harry Jacob Shuler III
Douglas Charles Sinsabaugh*
Barbara Jo Stack
Katherine Mary Taylor
Joanne M. Tomcho Magna Cum Laude
Susan Ann Topnick
Kenneth John Vallino
Gayle Sue Weyers*
Leo Paul Whalen
Robert Alan Wilds
Janet M. Wilson*
Bachelor of Science Degree
in Education

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Kenneth J. Albaugh* Magna Cum Laude
Caryl Lee Anthony
Joanne Antonella* - Cum Laude
Mark Stephen Babich
James Gerard Basilone
Paula Ann Baxter
Roberta Louise Bergman Summa Cum Laude
Suzanne Patricia Borek
Mark Stanly Brenkus*
Daniel Scott Brennan

Barbara Kay Brooks*
Karen Ann Bruno
Scott Edward Burton*
Denise Elaine Butler
Patricia Lynn Campbell
Ralph Anthony Capuzzi
Laurie Sue Casey*
Deborah Ann Chandler
Judith L. Chernek
Richard C. Conway
Linda Marie Cookson
Anthony Thomas Cortese
Dennis Reginald Crotzer
Thomas James Currie
William Edward Dalton Magna Cum Laude
Dorothy Marie Deely*
Joan Denise Domenici
Dominic Dornetto
Dawn Arlene Eaton*
Cathleen Ann Emerick*
Michele M. Eonta
Teresa Lynn Esposito
Gaye Ann Etheridge - Cum Laude
Terence Robert Farley
Christy Elizabeth Farnbaugh Magna Cum Laude
Elaine Fazekas*
Mary Martha Fogle*
Vicki Kay Galmish
Jo Ann Gilbert
Kimberly P. Goepfert
Lynn Ann Grell
Marien J. Guzzetti
Marjorie Kay Haenel*
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Tammie Lorraine Hanley
Harriet Ann Harwood - Cum Laude
Robin L. Heckathorn
Clifford John Hoak
Linda Joan Hudzinski
Maureen Jane Humeniuk
Ronlyn Jean Hunter
Cynthia Elizabeth Hyland Magna Cum Laude
Rebecca Carol Jay
Pamela Kay Jewell - Cum Laude
William Alan Johnson*
Meegan Maureen Jordan*
Sharon Ann Kapfer*
Kathleen Claire Kelly
Kathleen Louise Kennedy
Lynn Marie Kondak
Marsha Ann Konkol
Richard Allen Leitner*
James Forrest Logan*
Sharon Ann Lovey
Martin John Maly*
Sally Kathryn McKee*
Teresa Ann Miele
Ramona Marie Mikolay
James Alan Miller*
Terri Ann Moore
Gina Marie Musone
Kathleen Jean Nolan - Magna Cum Laude
Kimberly S. Ottaviani*
Susan Louise Pacchioni
Marla Jeanne Pellegrino - Cum Laude
Michelle Louise Peterson
Cynthia Marie Pfister
Lisa Ann Pokosh - Cum Laude

Michelle Elizabeth Portash*
Barbara A. Predmore
Caroline Manz Quirk
Laura Elaine Raybuck
Kaye Ann Reese - Cum Laude
Mary Elizabeth Reihing Magna Cum Laude
Teresa LeAnne Reynolds
Marcia Lynn Rhoades
Lawrence Martin Schafer, Jr.*
Nancy Ann Schlosser
Suzanne Shupe
Calvin Peter Siemon
Debra Elizabeth Smith
Luanne Smith
Karen Ann Snyder
Cynthia Jean Spinelli*
Lorraine Jean Stauffer
Theresa Lynn Stauffer
Candyce Lynn Stebbins
Sheree Lee Stutzman
Beverley Anne Styborski
Denise Lynn Suroviec*
Penelope Susan Swartwood*
Jack LaVern Swingle
Denise Marie Thompson
Dominick Harold Todaro
Lee Ann Tomasko* - Cum Laude
Judith Tucci
Diane Villotti*
Laura Lynn Visco
David Vlasach*
Andre L. Williams
Carol Ann Winnick
Teri Diane Yates

Kimberly Jean Zezza
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
Dalvin Edward Baehler
Kathleen Ann Bennicoff
Marla Jane Bennicoff
Debbie Merritt Brinker*
Diane Marie Butkewich
Joanne Marie Covelli
Gretchen Marie Fay
Janet Arlene Hauck
Sandra Lee McLallen*
Kathleen Marie Nelson
Valerie Anne Puchany
Crystal Lee Reagle
David William Seppala*
Alexis Ann Spak
LIBRARY SCIENCE
Laura Margaret Ague
Linda Susan Anderl
L. Gay Dillen
Holly Ann Hartzell*
Judith Leah Hau*
Barbara J. Pascarella Summa Cum Laude
Patricia Darlene Perry*
Mary Margaret Ryan*
LouAnne Sokolowski*
Terry Lynn Wirick
MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY
HANDICAPPED
Karen L. Bachman
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Anthony Bellavia
MaryLou Carlson
Margaret J. Fuhrman*
Judith Kay Jones - Magna Cum Laude
Constance Marie Kocon*
Barbara J. Lord
Sheldon John Peterson* Magna Cum Laude
MUSIC EDUCATION
Lucretia Anne Stright Agnew*
Linda Louise Cook
Marianne Eileen Cremi
Ronald Alex D’Alessandris
James L. Duda*
Stephen C. Egidio
Michael J. Gjurich
Gary Ronald Greeley
Valerie Jean Lang - Cum Laude
Donald Mark Lyle
Sharon McKnight*
Allan John Pontiere*
Lucinda Jane Schmid
Theresa Marie Signorino*
Wanda Lee Steinbrunn* Magna Cum Laude
Wendy Anne Thompson
Christopher Edward Yochum*
SECONDARY EDUCATION
Marianne Agnoli
Stephen Paul Arch
Gregory D. Barnhart
Dennis George Brown
Leslie Allen Buhite - Cum Laude

Donald Edward Burns
Beverly Ann Chapman*
Michael Angelo Constantine
Douglas Marshall Crabb
Diane M. Crawford*
John Emmett Farkas
Michael Raymond Fellows*
David Thomas Gallagher
H. Truman Gee*
Peter Joseph Gorfida
Thomas Anthony Guarino*
Lynn Marie Hall*
Debora Lynn Hidalgo - Monroy
Cynthia Elizabeth Hoch Summa Cum Laude
Gregory E. Inge
Karen Marie King
Leonard Hugh Kitcey
Betty L. Lang
Betty Ann Nye Laskowski*
Thomas Adam Lesniewski
Alan Wayne McKain
Philip William Mifsud
Mark Harlan Morrison Summa Cum Laude
Douglas Hunter Mowrey*
Gregory Scott Nagurney
Carol Lynn Nelson
Steven Michael Ograyensek
Cathleen Ann Pergine
Lorie Ann Pfeiffer* - Cum Laude
John Michael Rafle
Thomas Earl Shade*
William A. Snyder
Joseph A. Spano*

Kurt William Sporrer
Donald Alan Stewart*
George S. Svolos
Douglas Charles Way
Donna Lynn Williams
David Stanley Wojtalik
SPEECH AND HEARING
THERAPY
Stephen G. Albaugh
Marian Kay Anderson
Eugene Mark Artac*
Thomas Joseph Babeo, Jr.
Paula R. Baker
Terry Lee Black
Vicki Lynn Brown Summa Cum Laude
Vivian Ann Brunk
Carole Joan Bruns
William Keith Burger*
Mary Elizabeth Burgess
Amy Sue Ceyrolles
Brenda Jean Chedrick*
Katherine A. Counihan Summa Cum Laude
Deborah Lynn Drylie*
Kathryn Gibbons
Eva Marie Gillespie
Janice Marie Goroncy
Kathy Lynn Gregg Summa Cum Laude
Helen Patricia Haubach
Linda Rae Heinemann
Diane Christine Horst
Marilyn Isenbart
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Janine C. Knipling
Catherine Grace Knox
Susan Marie Lex
Dorothy Jean McLaughlin
Lorrie Jean Otto - Cum Laude
Joanne Popko
Ellen Radulovich
Nancy Jean Reutlinger
Sandra Lee Sommerfield
Michael Charles Soupart
Leslie Raye Stock
Susan Ann Sturtevant
Christine Ellen Voye*
Renee Lynn Walick
Barbara Frances Walter
Amy Louise Williams*
James Edward Yocum II*
Associate of Arts Degree
HUMAN SERVICES
John Robert Baughman, Jr.
Cynthia Louise Campman*
* Students who completed degree
requirements, December 1978
Dorinda Jo Fontaine*
Arlene E. Hart*
Florence F. Heeter
Lynne Theresia Schlegel
Shirley Dianne Tarr*
Associate of Science Degree
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Scott D. Barber

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
Cathleen Luella Bennett
Linda Ann Datel*
Timothy Paul Eastman
Nancy Jean Golden
Merritt Mark Johnson*

Kenneth Louis Jones*
Diana Marie Kwiatkowski
Janis Mandich
Mark John Mozdy*
Susan Marie Payha*
Cheryl Lee Sanderson*

ROTC COMMISSIONS
Mark Bellini
Edward Longo
Michael Monahan

HONORS GROUP
This group includes those degree candidates who have earned at least sixty-four credits as undergraduate students of
Edinboro State College and who have attained the following cumulative averages: Summa Cum Laude, 3.80 to 4.00; Magna
Cum Laude, 3.60 to 3.79 and Cum Laude, 3.40 to 3.59.
SUMMA CUM LAUDE
Roberta Louise Bergman
Patricia Susan Bowne
Vicki Lynn Brown
Gregory Paul Cheplick
Katherine A. Counihan
Ruth Ann Crannell
Kathy Lynn Gregg
Cynthia Elizabeth Hoch
Lynne Ann Humpal
Douglas William Lucchetti
Lucille Marie Masevice
Margaret Ann Mills
Mark Harlan Morrison
Barbara J. Pascarella
Patricia Jean Schmalzried
Kay Lynn Stonemetz
Linda Ruth Whitman
MAGNA CUM LAUDE
Kenneth J. Albaugh

Lynn Ann Arcuri
Evelyn Slodownik Askey
Debra Borrelli
William Edward Dalton
Christy Elizabeth Farnbaugh
Jacalyn Corrine Harper
Katy Jean Harriger
Cynthia Elizabeth Hyland
Gary E. Jenkins
Judith Kay Jones
Joan Michelle Kati
Jodie Beth Keller
Daniel Anthony L’Huillier
Kathleen Jean Nolan
Sheldon John Peterson
Timothy James Rankin
Mary Elizabeth Reihing
Debra Ruth Roadway
Linda Carol Shaw
John Peter Simon
Wanda Lee Steinbrunn
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Joanne M. Tomcho
Neil R. Waxman
Martin John Webler
CUM LAUDE
Joanne Antonella
Patricia Ann Baldwin
Barbara Ann Balke
Sandra Lynn Blystone
William Bruce Breitinger
Leslie Allen Buhite
Kathleen Ann Chamberlain
Timothy Dane Durick
Gaye Ann Etheridge
Mary Anne Ferguson
Margaret Rose Fratus
Doreen Roxanne Gheri
Mary Jane Gibson
Harriet Ann Harwood
Susan Kay Hellyer
Jana Sue Ice

Pamela Kay Jewell
Valerie Jean Lang
Susan Lynne Lasher
Michael J. Malec
Barry Allen McConnell
Donald Moore
Lorrie Jean Otto

Marla Jeanne Pellegrino
Lorie Ann Pfeiffer
Lisa Ann Pokosh
Susan Marie Polucci
Maureen Theresa Reardon
Kaye Ann Reese
Annette Leslie Robinson

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Jill Ann Scheer
Christine Anne Sekula
Patrick Vincent Smith
Lee Ann Tomasko
Michelle A. Yatchum
Kathryn Virginia Yerman

SENIOR AWARDS
Gary Dow
Cynthia E. Hyland
Gary S. Linz
Daniel Gordon Richter
Kay Stonemetz

Jack Finegan Award
Helen Sabin Reed Scholarship
Vlahakis Award in Chemistry
North Memorial Scholarship
PICPA Award

UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS.
Nancy C. Abbey
Nina M. Alger
Regina Ison
Mary Beth Maxwell
Claire McAfee
Lori A. Mitchell
Jeffrey J. Mulhollem
Fred Palmquist
Suzanne M. Rush
Suzanne M. Rush
Michael E. Snyder

Dean Richard I. Weller Award
Alumni Scholarship
United Campus Ministry Scholarship
Doucette Memorial Scholarship
Russian Language and Area Study Scholarship
Organization of Boro Women Scholarship
John “Butch” McBride Scholarship
Vlahakis Award in Chemistry
Alumni Scholarship
Russian Language and Area Study Scholarship
Alumni Scholarship

1978-79 RETIRED FACULTY
Dr. Jean Andrew
Mr. Andrew Both
Dr. Pauline Hord
Mr. Orville Rudolph
Dr. Kenneth Schnelle
Dr. Henry Shissler

Political Science Department
Psychology Department
Nursing
Field Services
Economics/Business Department
Sociology/Anthropology/Social Work Department
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PROGRAM NOTES
THE CEREMONIAL MACE
The Ceremonial Mace, a symbol of presidential
authority, is carried at the head of the academic procession
by the College Marshal, Mr. Andrew Both. A gift of the
Alumni Association, the Mace was designed and executed
by Dr. Seymour Blinderman, formerly of the Art faculty,
and Mr. Henry Katzwinkel. It was first used at the
inauguration of President Chester T. McNerney. The
Mace, twenty-seven inches high, is topped by a sterling
silver sphere studded with cone-shaped rubies. The neck of
the Mace is inlaid with rosewood, alternated with silver
fleur-de-lis. Cultured pearls mounted on cups encircle the
top of the shaft. Discs of silver interspersed with rosewood
compose the shaft which ends with tip-casted silver.
Sunken cultured pearls encircle a rounded cone with
textured silver to end in a small globe.
ACADEMIC VESTMENTS
The gown, the cap and the hood, representing the major
components of the academic dress, are a ceremonial
inheritance from the medieval universities of the eleventh
and twelfth centuries, where dress was the outward sign of
privilege and responsibility. The academic dress worn by
those participating in today’s academic processional
symbolizes the level of their academic attainment and the
institution they attended.
GOWN
Although the gown is more frequently black, certain
universities have authorized the use of colored gowns. The

bachelor and master gowns are fashioned from black
serge. The yoke for the bachelor gown is designed to be
worn closed and features long, flowing and pointed
sleeves. The master gown is designed to be worn open or
closed. Its sleeves are very long with square ends, and the
front part has an arc cut away. The arms protrude through
a slit at the elbow. The gown for the doctor degree is made
of wool, serge or silk with an open front faced with wide
velvet panels. The sleeves are loose and bell-shaped with
three bars of velvet in black or the color of the discipline in
which the doctorate was obtained.
HOOD
The most outstanding feature of the academic dress is
the hood. It is usually worn only for the master and doctor
degrees. The doctor’s hood is longer than the master’s hood
and has distinguished panels. The college or the university
granting the degree is indicated by the color of coloring of
the hood lining. The velvet trim of the hood indicates the
field in which the degree was granted.
CAP
The standard cap is the mortarboard, usually the color of
the gown. The tassel is black for the baccalaureate and
master degree and is worn over the left front quarter of the
cap. The tassel for the doctor’s mortarboard is of gold
thread. Undergraduates wear the tassel on the right side of
the cap until the moment the degree is conferred by the
president.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
AIME' H. DOUCETTE SCHOLARSHIP

JOHN “BUTCH” MCBRIDE SCHOLARSHIP

The Doucette family has established a scholarship,
along with friends of the Edinboro State College Art
Department, to honor the memory of Aime' H. Doucette. He
was a member of the Art Department from 1923 to 1960 and
served as the department head until his retirement in 1956.
The scholarship is made to an outstanding third-year
student of art education in the field(s) of jewelry and/or
graphic arts.

John C. McBride, Sr. (Class of 1953), Barbara McBride
and Richard McBride have established a scholarship fund
in memory of their son and brother, John “Butch”
McBride. The scholarship is awarded to recognize
outstanding athletic performance and scholarship
achievement of an enrolled athlete in one of the varsity
sports existent during the award year.

EDINBORO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Each year the Edinboro State College Alumni
Association provides a four-year scholarship to an
outstanding high school senior enrolling at the College.
JACK FINEGAN AWARD

BRUCE MANVILLE MORRISON FUND
The fund was established by the estate of the late Bruce
Manville Morrison to provide financial support for
Edinboro State College graduate students. Awards are
made on a continuing basis to graduate students who can
document financial need. The Morrison Fund also has
provisions for the acquisition of rare books for the College
Library.

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Finegan provide an annual award
to an outstanding male English student who writes prose
or poetry that is intended to make mankind aware of the
needs of his fellow-man. The award was established in
memory of their son. Jack Finegan, a former student at
Edinboro State College.

LOIS CALDWELL NORTH SCHOLARSHIP

MILDRED FORNESS LOAN

ORGANIZATION OF BORO WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP

Miss Forness held a position at the College from 1922
until her retirement in 1969. During that time she served in
many capacities, including head of the Library and head
of the Library Science Department. Her relatives and
friends have contributed to establish loans for library
science students.

The Edinboro Organization of Boro Women has funded
an annual award for an outstanding General McLane
High School senior planning to attend Edinboro. The
scholarship is based on academic ability as determined by
class rank. College Board scores, and letters of reference
with some consideration given to family resources.

Two annual scholarships have been endowed in memory
of Mrs. Lois Caldwell North by her daughter, Eleanor
North, of State College, Pa. The awards are made each
year to students who plan to enter the ministry upon
completion of their education.

his death, March 25, 1966.
- Corporal Gary Leslie Norman, a former student at
Edinboro State College, killed in action in Vietnam,
December 18, 1967.
- Dr. L. W. VanLaningham who served the College as
Director of Student Teaching and Placement from 1949
until his death, December 2, 1967.

PICPA AWARD
The Pa. Institute of Certified Public Accountants has
established an annual award to a graduating senior in
accounting. The recipient is selected by the faculty of the
Department of Economics and Business on the basis of
academic achievement.
HELEN SABIN REED SCHOLARSHIP
An endowment fund was provided to Edinboro State
College in memory of Mrs. Helen Sabin Reed, a member of
the education faculty from 1961 through 1966. Because
Mrs. Reed was a specialist in the reading field, the yearly
scholarship is awarded to an elementary education major.
Mrs. Theo Sabin Meyer of Erie, Mrs. Mildred Sabin Young,
Los Angeles, California, sisters; and a brother, Robert W.
Sabin, Long Beach, California, established the gift.

PHYLLIS DISEK STURM SCHOLARSHIP
The English Department and friends and associates of
Dr. Ralph Sturm have established this memorial to Mrs.
Sturm. Each year several scholarships are awarded to
freshmen English majors entering the College.
UNITED MINISTRY MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP
The United Ministry of Edinboro State College offers an
annual scholarship to a freshman minority student at the
College. In order to receive the scholarship, the student
must be in good academic standing from high school with
financial need.

RUSSIAN LANGUAGE
AND AREA STUDY SCHOLARSHIPS
Two Russian Language and Area Study Scholarships
were granted to promising high school seniors desiring to
combine a major in Russian with secondary specialization
in either economics, business, accounting or engineering.
This program, funded in part by industrial firms, is
intended to prepare the scholarship winners for careers in
International Trade in general, and East-West Trade in
particular.
STUDENT EMERGENCY LOAN FUND
The Student Emergency Loan Fund has been
established for undergraduate or graduate students who
are in immediate need of a small loan. Contributions have
been made to this fund in memory of:
- Dr. Harry W. Earlley, Dean of Instruction, who was
serving, as Acting President of the College at the time of

VLAHAKIS AWARD SCHOLARSHIP
Each year a scholarship award is made available to a
student at the College who is majoring or planning to
major in chemistry. The fund was established by Mrs.
Thekla Vlahakis of Pittsburgh in memory of her late
husband, George K. Vlahakis, and two sons , Walter and
William.
DEAN RICHARD I. WELLER AWARD
The Lake Area Health Education Center and Dr.
Richard I. Weller, Dean of the School of Science and
Mathematics since 1970, have established the award to
recognize the most outstanding student in the health
sciences in the School of Science and Mathematics.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mr. Max P. Gabreski, Chairman, Oil City
Mr. Harold E. Bell, Sharon
Mr. William M. Coleman, Sharon
Dr. Herald D. Green, Erie

Mrs. Louise A. Hamilton, Meadville
Miss Katy Harriger, Brookville
Mr. Joseph Kavinski, Warren
Mr. Alfred Kern, Meadville
Mrs. Eve Y. Murphy, Edinboro

Dr. Russell Vance, Faculty Representative
Mrs. Jean Davis, Borough Representative
Mr. Daniel McLaughlin, Alumni Representative
Mr. Irving O. Murphy, SCUD Board Representative

COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE
Dr. William P. Alexander............................... Professor of Music
Mr. James Dronsfield.................Vice President, Administration
Mr. John Edler............................... Maintenance Superintendent
Mr. Emil Magdik ..................................................... Alumni Affairs
Dr. Robert Gates........................Vice President, Support Services
Mrs. Marjorie Koon............................. Secretary to the President

Dr. Chester T. McNerney....... .-........................................President
Dr. Lawrence Nanns.............Vice President, Personnel Services
Mr. Paul Newman............................... Director, Public Relations
Dr. Leo J. Roland.............................................................. Registrar
Dr. Bob D. Wallace.................... Director, Television and Radio
Dr. Jack E. Williams.............Dean, School of Graduate Studies

ACADEMIC DEANS
Mr. Ralph Berlin — Dean, Adult and Continuing Education
Dr. Martin Farabaugh — Dean, School of Education
Dr. Dorothy Novello — Dean, School of Nursing
Dr. Leo Roland — Dean, General Studies

Dr. Eldon Shupe — Dean, School of Arts and Humanities
Dr. Richard Weller — Dean, School of Science and Mathematics
Dr. Jack Williams — Dean, School of Graduate Studies
Dr. Paul Wilson — Acting Dean, School of Behavioral
and Social Sciences

Because of the demand to meet a deadline to print this program and the short period of time between the end of classes, review of all academic
programs, delays caused by such factors as illness of some students and evaluation by the Office of Academic Affairs, the College does not
claim the list of degree candidates is absolutely accurate. Students are granted degrees only if they meet all academic and financial
requirements.
Front cover illustration designed by Nancy Vath; back cover by Lewis D. Nye.
Program prepared by the Public Relations Office.
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Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Concert Chorale

PRE-CEREMONIAL MUSIC
CHESTER OVERTURE FOR BAND
BEHOLD MAN
THE BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC
by Peter Wilhowsky

I have seen Him in the watchfires of a hundred circling camps;
They have builded Him an altar in the evening dews and damps.
I can read His righteous sentence in the dim and flaring lamps—
His truth is marching on. Glory, Hallelujah!

William Schuman
Ron Nelson

ALMA MATER
Hail to Thee, our Alma Mater Glorious,
Fresh Wreaths we bring to bind Thy brow
Trials have past and Thou hast stood victorious
Never fairer never statelier than now,
O Edinboro, Edinboro
Ever praising Thee in song
While class speeds class as swift years pass
To Thee our hearts belong.

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Edinboro State College Summer Commencement
August 25, 1979, 10:00 a.m.

McComb Fieldhouse

THE COMMENCEMENT PROCESSION
The College Marshal
The President
The Trustees of the College
The Platform Guests
The College Faculty
DISCIPLINES AND PROFESSIONS
COLOR DISTINCTIONS
Apricot........................................................... Nursing
Dark Blue................................................. Philosophy
Light Blue...................................................Education
Peacock Blue....................... Public Administration
Brown..........................................................Fine Arts
Citron..................................................... Social Work
Copper....................................................... Economics
Crimson.....................................................Journalism
Drab ............................................................ Business
Gray ............................................ Veterinary Science
Silver Gray................................................... Oratory
Green............................................................ Medicine
Olive Green.................................................Pharmacy
Sage Green................................ Physical Education
Lemon................................................Library Science
Lilac .............................................................Dentistry
Maize......................................................... Agriculture
Orange.................................................... Engineering
Pink................................................................... Music
Salmon Pink.........................................Public Health
Purple....................................................................Law
Russet.............................................................Forestry
Scarlet.......................................................... Theology
White...........................Art, Letters and Humanities
Golden Yellow.................................................Science

THE COMMENCEMENT CONVOCATION

Vice President, Academic Affairs

Dr. James E. McKinley, Presiding
Academic Processional

SUPPLICATION
Henry Cowell

Faculty Wind Ensemble

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
The Reverend Leon F. Doleski
Newman Apostolate, Edinhoro

Invocation

Foster F. Diebold

President’s Remarks
Commencement Address

“IMPRESSIONS OF THE ‘80’s”

The Honorable Marc Lincoln Marks
U.S. Representative, 24th District
Dr. James E. McKinley
Commencement Speaker

Presentation of Certificate of Merit
The Honorable Marc Lincoln Marks

Foster F. Diebold

Conferring of Degrees

Ms. Sandra Krause
President, Alumni Association

Charge to the Graduates

Foster F. Diebold

Concluding Statement
ALMA MATER

The Reverend Leon F. Doleski

Benediction
Recessional

TWO MARCHES
Paisible - Bach

Faculty Wind Ensemble

The audience is asked to stand during the Processional and Recessional and to join in the singing of the Alma Mater.

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THE COLLEGE MARSHAL
PROFESSOR CURTIS L. ICKES
Carrying the Ceremonial Mace and leading the ranks of the
academic procession as College Marshal is Mr. Curtis L. Ickes,
retiring mathematics professor. He is being honored for his 22
years of teaching service to the Edinboro State College
community.
Professor Ickes joined the mathematics staff in 1957 and served
as acting chairman for the department from 1963 to 1965 and as
assistant department chairman from 1966 to 1968. He has served
on numerous major college committees and student oriented
organizations. For eight years, he acted as treasurer of the former
Student-Faculty Council and for nine years, was adviser for
Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity.
For three terms, he was a member of the College Senate’s
Membership and Election and Sabbatical Leave Committees. He
has, likewise, served as chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee of the
Executive Committee. For two years, he participated in the
Visiting Lecture Program in mathematics to secondary schools
sponsored jointly by the Pennsylvania and U.S. Departments of
Education.
Included among his professional affiliations are membership
in the Association of Pennsylvania State Colleges and University
Faculties and the Pennsylvania Association for Higher
Education; life membership in the National Education Associa­
tion; the Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics and
the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Professor Ickes earned his Bachelor of Science degree from
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, the Master of Education
degree from Penn State University and the Master of Science
degree from State University of Albany.
Mr. and Mrs. Ickes are the parents of two sons, both graduates
of Edinboro State College and both teachers of mathematics.
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COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER
The Honorable Marc Lincoln Marks, U.S. Representative for
the 24th District, will serve as guest speaker for today’s summer
commencement exercises. During the ceremonies. Dr. James E.
McKinley, Vice President for Academic Affairs, will present a
distinguished Certificate of Merit to Congressman Marks in
recognition of his support and participation in the development of
education.
Representative Marks was elected to Congress in November,
1976, after his first attempt at the office and was re-elected to the
same post in November, 1978.
Originally from Farrell, Pennsylvania, he is a graduate of both
Sharon High School and the University of Virginia Law School.
Prior to his serving as a public official, Marks practiced law in the
Sharon area for more than 20 years and was Mercer County
solicitor from 1960 until 1966. He was also a member of the United
States Army Air Corps until 1946.
While serving in the House of Representatives, Marks has been
named to the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee and
also serves on its sub-committees on Communications and
Oversight and Investigations. He is on the Select Committee on
Aging which involves itself in all major areas of health care and a
member on its sub-committee of Healh and Long-term Care.
Additionally, Marks acts as Secretary of the Conference of Great
Lake Congressmen and has been named to the Congressional
Steel Caucus comprised of members from the heavy steel
producing areas through which he coordinates efforts to assist
the steel industry.
The Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee, of which he
is a member, has jurisdiction in all matters relating to energy,
health, environment, communications, transportation and
consumer production. His participation in the sub-committee of
Communications involves interstate and foreign communica­
tions that deal with all aspects of radio, television, cable
television, microwave and satellite transmissions. The sub3

THE HONORABLE MARC LINCOLN MARKS
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE

committee is presently engaged in the revision of a
broad range of communication law. The Select
Committee on Aging deals with health care and
additional problems confronting our senior citizens.
Congressman Marks and his wife, Jane, have three
daughters, Leslie - 24, Tricia - 20 and Mari -13.

MASTERS’ DEGREES
Master of Fine Arts Degree
ART
Francis Thomas Schanz, B.A., Mercyhurst, 1971
Master of Arts Degree
HISTORY
Farooq Muhammad Solangi, B.A., M.A.,
Univ. of Sind, 1969, 1974
PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Gerald W. Harmon, B.S., Delaware State, 1973
REHABILITATION COUNSELING
Pamela Zagarella, B.S. in Art Ed., Edinboro, 1973
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Abdul Latif Panhwar, B.A., Muslim Science & Arts
College, 1971; M.A., Univ. of Sind, 1973
SPEECH PATHOLOGY
Gayle Annette Chapin, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1973
Patricia Sue Corrello, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1974
Deborah A. Ferro, B.A., Allegheny, 1968
Joy Schauerman Harvey, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1974
Carol Marie Manzi, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1975
Donna Lee Pezzo, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1977
Master of Education Degree
ART
Elaine Blair Addessi, B.S. in Art Ed., Edinboro, 1973
Joycelyn Nega Gazi, B.S. in Art Ed., Edinboro, 1973

Mary Teresa Petrovich, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1973
Judith Anne Syka, B.S. in Art Ed., Edinboro, 1974
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Kathleen A. Adams, B.S. in Ed., Slippery Rock, 1971
Jonathan Borkowski, A.A.S., C.C. of Allegheny
County, 1972; B.A., Edinboro, 1974
Jeanne Trimble Jenkins, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1976
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Lawrence Edward Addison, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1969
Albert Stephen Arendas, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1974
William E. Arnold, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1974
Debra Erickson Barrickman, B.S., Kent State, 1971
Michael Peter Burenko, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1974
Martha Jane Camp, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1974
Joanne Annette Chiota, B.S., Penn State, 1972
Karen Neyman Collins, B.A., Thiel, 1973
Kim Zuravlef Coughlin, B.S. in Ed., Indiana (Pa.), 1974
Margaret Rose Crannell, B.S., Villa Maria, 1971
Nancy M. Cullen, B.S., Villa Maria, 1974
John Anthony DiSanti, Jr., B.A., Mercyhurst, 1973
Theresa Marie Dowd, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1978
Mariann Ferritta, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1976
John E. Harmon, Jr., B.S. in Ed., Indiana (Pa.), 1971
Joyce M. Popney Hayden, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1972
Carole Anne Jones, B.S. in Ed., West Chester, 1963
Ali Nawaz Kalhoro, B.S., M.A., Univ. of Sind,
1971, 1971
Larry Douglas Kessler, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1974
Pamela Pascuzzi Kimmel, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1974
Jacqueline Callahan Koon, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1975
Judith Rae Kopin, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1963
Pearl Ann Longietti, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1976
Peggy Casbohm Malatesta, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1976

Mary A. McNulty, B.S., Mercyhurst, 1955
Betty Lou Moore, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1974
John Russell Owen, Jr., B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1974
Charles William Petrosky, B.S. in Ed., Clarion, 1976
Elaine N. Ruoff, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1972
Hazel J. Sapala, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1971
Carmine Anne Sciancalepre, B.A., Mercyhurst, 1969
Christine Ann Shuffstall, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1974
Mary Barbara Stebnisky, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1974
Marilyn Irene Utz, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1976
Susan Jane Wakeley, B.S. in Art Ed., Edinboro, 1974
Gail Ann Wawrzyniak, B.S., Villa Maria, 1975
Maria Angeliko Xethakis, B.A., Gannon, 1972
Darcy Knecht Young, B.S., Villa Maria, 1973
Constance Mae Youngblood, B.S. in Ed.,
Indiana (Pa), 1973
Elizabeth Ann Walker Zeigler, B.S. in Ed.,
Edinboro, 1975
Katherine H. Zlotnicki, B.S. in Ed., Carson-Newman, 1961
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GUIDANCE
AND COUNSELING
Colleen Collins Pfister, B.S. in Ed., Slippery Rock, 1974
James Allen Pildner, B.S., Kent State, 1974
SECONDARY SCHOOL GUIDANCE
AND COUNSELING
John R. Hennip, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1973
James Richard Hughes, B.S. in Ed., Clarion, 1975
Timothy Allan Pohl, B.S., Gannon, 1975
INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA
Helen Oliynyk, B.A., Allegheny, 1974
Aimee Doucette Rodak, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1973
MENTAL RETARDATION
Linda M. Astor, B.S. in Ed., Slippery Rock, 1976

Patricia Sampson Bost, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1975
Mary-Ellen Guzzy Cesa, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1974
Marsha Elaine Godina, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1975
David Harida, B.S. in Ed., California (Pa.), 1975
Pamela Jean Kristenson, B.A., Mercyhurst, 1973
Esther Louise McClimans, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1973
Jeffrey Harold Richards, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1976
Julie Marie Root, B.S., SUNY at Geneseo, 1974
MUSIC
Robert Eugene Dillemuth, B.A., Mercyhurst, 1972
John Joseph Marszalek, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1975
Richard James Zeigler, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1975
READING
Christine Marie Allen, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1975
Elaine Garan Baker, B.S. in Ed., Ohio University, 1968
Linell Marie Bernard, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1973
Murray Lynn Braden, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1975
Jackqulin Denese Brooks, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1978
Kathleen Jane Stoneman Burns, B.S. in Ed.,
Edinboro, 1972
Stephanie Lynne Carrico, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1975
Barbara Lynn Confer, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1975
Paula J. Dell, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1975
Laura Louise Finamore, B.S. in Ed.,
Indiana (Pa.), 1977
Rita L. Fodor, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1978
Patricia Mae Greenawalt, B.S. in Ed., Kent State, 1971
Rebecca Lander Hill, B.A., Mercyhurst, 1975
Marjorie Sanger Hinchman, B.S. in Ed.,
Ohio State, 1972
Deborah Ann Hudak, B.A., Mercyhurst, 1976
Donna Rae Kania, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1978
Sandra Ann Kruszewski, B.S., Gannon, 1976
Robin Mae Lesik, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1978
Margaret Elaine Mango, B.A., Mercyhurst, 1963

Mary Ann Mahoney Mehalko, B.S. in Ed.,
Edinboro, 1962
Kathleen Margaret Mobilia, B.S., Villa Maria, 1972
Mary Anne Hoffman Oaks, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1977
Patti Kay Oliver, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1975
Susan Lynn Sprinchorn, B.A., Thiel, 1975
Nancy Moncton Twichell, B.A., Penn State, 1954
Nancy J. Vath, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1971
Linda Zinchiak Wilson, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1976
Sharon Thorns Woodard, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1972

SOCIAL STUDIES
Michael Paul Fiorillo, B.A., Alliance, 1975
Dan Grill, B.A. in Ed., Univ. of Akron, 1971
Joyce Rita Walzer, B.A., SUNY at Fredonia, 1975

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
Dennis James Libra, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1972
John I Leggett, B.S., SUNY at Brockport, 1969
Gregory J. McCullough, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1973
Gleck Harry Williams, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1975

Master of Science Degree

SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN SCHOOL
PSYCHOLOGY

Charles Joseph Baum, Jr., B.S. in Ed.,
Slippery Rock, 1974
Michael A. Strutt, B.S. in Ed., Slippery Rock, 1975
SECONDARY EDUCATION
EARTH SCIENCES
Virginia E. Greishaw, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1976
Gary Bernard Purinton, B.S., Penn State, 1972;
B.S. in Ed., Clarion, 1975
Gary Michael Schifano, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1974
Marcia A. Warzel, B.S. in Ed., Clarion, 1974
ENGLISH
David Kordich, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1973
Nancy Jane Robison, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1971
MATHEMATICS
Cathy Robison Kossbiel, A.B., John Carroll, 1974

SPECIAL EDUCATION
Karen Ann Blissell, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1976
Nancy Ruth Grexa, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1975
Beverly Irene Ross, B.S. in Ed., Edinboro, 1976

BIOLOGY
Robert Henry Fanning, B.S., Univ. of Pittsburgh, 1966
Daniel Thaddeus Waruszewski, B.S., Gannon, 1974

A 36-hour, post-master degree certification program.
William Arthur Janes, B.A., Allegheny College, 1974;
M.A., Eastern Kentucky University, 1975
Michael Edward Laughlin, B.A., SUNY at Fredonia, 1969;
M.A., M.Se., SUNY at Binghamton, 1974, 1975
Marianne Leone, B.S. in Ed., M.Ed., Edinboro,
1975, 1977
Lee Bruce Nichols, B.A., Wheaton College, 1963; M.Div.,
Gordon-Con well Theological Seminary, 1971;
M.Ed., Edinboro, 1977

BACCALAUREATE DEGREES
Bachelor of Arts Degree

ARTS AND SCIENCES/
HUMANITIES
Patricia Grace
Gail Dianne Lincoln
Daniel Swackhammer, Jr.
ART HISTORY
Barbara J. Armstrong

ECONOMICS/ACCOUNTING
Barry P. Lewis
Melinda Mao
Mark Leo Mehlenbacher
Linda S. Nogee - Cum Laude
Samuel Joseph Piazza - Cum Laude
Roberta Ann Thomas
Kevin P. White
ECONOMICS/BUSINESS

Steven Lee Kohler
Frederick Michael Miscimarra
John Saboleh
Ralph William Stumpf
Jerome Bell Thomas

Bruno Joseph Capogreco
William N. Curdie
Vicki Alene Firth - Cum Laude
James J. Gavaghan
Richard Paul Getkin
Gary Thomas Jergler
Gary Leon Jones
James Franklin Kettlewell
Richard Earl Letzelter
Afsaneh Malekafzali
David John Simile
Maria E. Vitucci - Cum Laude
Willard W. Walton II

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

ENGLISH

Patrick R. Connors
Dana Laurence Greiner
Deborah Ann Herbenick
Judith Ann Hill
Garth Edward Magnuson
Gina Susan McAtee
Mark Anthony Santella
Donald Thomas Schleicher
Mark Alan Schwab
Cindy Lou Zimmerman

Barbara J. Redfoot Summa Cum Laude
Lorraine Ellen Richard

NATURAL SCIENCES/
MATHEMATICS
David Victor Bowles
ARTS AND SCIENCES/
SOCIAL SCIENCES

HISTORY
Paul Emery Lane
Beth Ann McCullough
Larry Gerard Motto
Michael Angelo Satira
Richard Charles Stafford
Foster Leon Thomas, Jr.
MUSIC
Grace Nkechi Madukife
PHYSICS
Elizabeth Ann Sturgis Summa Cum Laude
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Joseph Anthony
Vince Paul Elish
Richard James Lantz
Jack Evan Reagle
Thomas M. Wilson
PSYCHOLOGY

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES/
GEOGRAPHY
Mark Jeffery James
Allen Karl Russell

GEOGRAPHY
Layne Gordon Christensen
Paul J. Orvosh

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Patrick Charles Ferons
Edward J. Labie Summa Cum Laude
Debra Lynn Pagni
Susan Ann Randall
Maureen Patrice Sullivan

John C. Testa
Gary August Weber
SOCIOLOGY
Cynthia P. Glass
Brian Michael Morris
Gloria Ann Petracca
James Evans Robey
Janice Coon Smith - Cum Laude
SPEECH COMMUNICATIONS
Jeffrey Alan Abraham
Susan Elizabeth Falco
Janice A. Zgonc
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree

FINE ARTS
Marilyn Joan Galekovic
Frances Mary Golobic
Michael John Lane
Karen Joan Madden
N. Diana Niepp
Daniel James Nist
Eugene S. Pilch
Edith V. Rickard
Thomas Kendall Scherer
Pamela Beth Silverman
Valerie Anne Simonelli
John Thomas Trocano
Cynthia J. Urban
Brenda L. Vecchio
Bachelor of Science Degree
BIOLOGY

Diane Maureen Broske

Nancy L. Captain
Gary Allen Fedus
Susan Patricia Verrone
Martin Onyejiekwe Woke
ECONOMICS
Richard Edward Woolf
GEOLOGY
Patricia Lu Dibble
Frederick Warren Peters - Cum Laude
SOCIAL WORK
Rebecca Ann Adiutori
Ann Marie Canter
Deborah Page Charmley
John M. Craig
Lynn Marie Marting
Dona E. Roche
Bachelor of Science
Degree in Anesthesia

Keith Stewart Ewer
Zoanne Louise Fitzgerald
William F. Kline
William John McAnulty
Bachelor of Science Degree
in Medical Technology

Barbara Ann Cosgrove Magna Cum Laude
Judith Ann Gorfida
Sue Ellen Householder Magna Cum Laude
Mary Rita Kaniewski - Cum Laude
Barbara Ruth Keplinger
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Bachelor of Science Degree
in Art Education

Patricia Louise Belmont
Pamela Beton
Clair Victor Curll
Pamela Ann Jacobs
Donald Drew Klaus
Suzanne Lynn Matthews
Mark Jude Pilarski
Deborah Jo Rutkowski
Bachelor of Science Degree
in Education

DENTAL HYGIENE
Phyllis L. Servey
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Mary Elizabeth Calomino Magna Cum Laude
^cloreo Anil Carfcliuff
Mary E. Catello
Kathy Louise Goehres
Susan E. Goll
Marjorie E. Kemling
Tamara Sue Marshall
LaDora Therese McAtee - Cum Laude
Jeanette Coleman Muir Summa Cum Laude
Marysue Parson
Nancy Jane Sando
Gerianne Marie Scaglione
Karen Alta Smith
Mary Jane Snyder
Jayne Marie Stewart
Joanne Volterano Stoka
Thomas-David TimashenkA
George Marlin Wills

LIBRARY SCIENCE
Thelma L. Maxson
MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY
HANDICAPPED
Doris Phillips Gernovich
William Andrew Loar
MUSIC EDUCATION
Patricia Marie Reale
David L. Ritter
SECONDARY EDUCATION
Bavid-Qwen Friend
Stephanie B. Johnson
Comfort Dorene Sumner
SPEECH AND HEARING
THERAPY
Laurette Fraser
Sue Ellen Highfield
Associate of Science Degree

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
Marc Anthony Dobson
Bonnie L. George
Thomas Nathan Klins
SECRETARIAL SCIENCE
Jane Carolyn Springer

HONORS GROUP
This group includes those degree candidates who have earned at least sixty-four credits as undergraduate students of
Edinboro State College and who have attained the following cumulative averages: Summa Cum Laude, 3.80 to 4.00;
Magna Cum Laude, 3.60 to 3.79 and Cum Laude, 3.40 to 3.59.
SUMMA CUM LAUDE

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

CUM LAUDE

Edward J. Labie
Jeanette Coleman Muir
Barbara J. Redfoot
Elizabeth Ann Sturgis

Mary Elizabeth Calomino
Barbara Ann Cosgrove
Sue Ellen Householder

Vickie Alene Firth
Mary Rita Kaniewski
LaDora Therese McAtee
Linda S. Nogee
Frederick Warren Peters
Samuel Joseph Piazza
Janice Coon Smith
Maria E. Vitucci

SENIOR AWARDS
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Gary Dow
Cynthia E. Hyland
Gary S. Linz
Daniel Gordon Richter
Kay Stonemetz

Jack Finegan Award
Helen Sabin Reed Scholarship
Vlahakis Award in Chemistry
North Memorial Scholarship
PICPA Award

UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS
Nancy C. Abbey
Nina M. Alger
Regina Ison
Mary Beth Maxwell
Claire McAfee
Lori A. Mitchell
Jeffrey J. Mulhollem
Fred Palmquist
Suzanne M. Rush
Suzanne M. Rush
Michael E. Snyder

Dean Richard I. Weller Award
Alumni Scholarship
United Campus Ministry Scholarship
Doucette Memorial Scholarship
Russian Language and Area Study Scholarship
Organization of Boro Women Scholarship
John “Butch” McBride Scholarship
Vlahakis Award in Chemistry
Alumni Scholarship
Russian Language and Area Study Scholarship
Alumni Scholarship
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PROGRAM NOTES
THE CEREMONIAL MACE
The Ceremonial Mace, a symbol of presidential
authority, is carried at the head of the academic procession
by the College Marshal, Mr. Curtis Ickes. A gift of the
Alumni Association, the Mace was designed and executed
by Dr. Seymour Blinderman, formerly of the Art faculty,
and Mr. Henry Katzwinkel. It was first used at the
inauguration of President Chester T. McNerney. The
Mace, twenty-seven inches high, is topped by a sterling
silver sphere studded with cone-shaped rubies. The neck of
the Mace is inlaid with rosewood, alternated with silver
fleur-de-lis. Cultured pearls mounted on cups encircle the
top of the shaft. Discs of silver interspersed with rosewood
compose the shaft which ends with tip-casted silver.
Sunken cultured pearls encircle a rounded cone with
textured silver to end in a small globe.
ACADEMIC VESTMENTS
The gown, the cap and the hood, representing the major
components of the academic dress, are a ceremonial
inheritance from the medieval universities of the eleventh
and twelfth centuries, where dress was the outward sign of
privilege and responsibility. The academic dress worn by
those participating in today’s academic processional
symbolizes the level of their academic attainment and the
institution they attended.
GOWN
Although the gown is more frequently black, certain
universities have authorized the use of colored gowns. The

bachelor and master gowns are fashioned from black
serge. The yoke for the bachelor gown is designed to be
worn closed and features long, flowing and pointed
sleeves. The master gown is designed to be worn open or
closed. Its sleeves are very long with square ends, and the
front part has an arc cut away. The arms protrude through
a slit at the elbow. The gown for the doctor degree is made
of wool, serge or silk with an open front faced with wide
velvet panels. The sleeves are loose and bell-shaped with
three bars of velvet in black or the color of the discipline in
which the doctorate was obtained.
HOOD
The most outstanding feature of the academic dress is
the hood. It is usually worn only for the master and doctor
degrees. The doctor’s hood is longer than the master’s hood
and has distinguished panels. The college or the university
granting the degree is indicated by the color of coloring of
the hood lining. The velvet trim of the hood indicates the
field in which the degree was granted.
CAP
The standard cap is the mortarboard, usually the color of
the gown. The tassel is black for the baccalaureate and
master degree and is worn over the left front quarter of the
cap. The tassel for the doctor’s mortarboard is of gold
thread. Undergraduates wear the tassel on the right side of
the cap until the moment the degree is conferred by the
president.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
AIME' H. DOUCETTE SCHOLARSHIP

JOHN “BUTCH” MCBRIDE SCHOLARSHIP

The Doucette family has established a scholarship,
along with friends of the Edinboro State College Art
Department, to honor the memory of Aime' H. Doucette, He
was a member of the Art Department from 1923 to 1960 and
served as the department head until his retirement in 1956.
The scholarship is made to an outstanding third-year
student of art education in the field(s) of jewelry and/or
graphic arts.

John C. McBride, Sr. (Class of 1953), Barbara McBride
and Richard McBride have established a scholarship fund
in memory of their son and brother, John “Butch”
McBride. The scholarship is awarded to recognize
outstanding athletic performance and scholarship
achievement of an enrolled athlete in one of the varsity
sports existent during the award year.

EDINBORO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Each year the Edinboro State College Alumni
Association provides a four-year scholarship to an
outstanding high school senior enrolling at the College.
JACK FINEGAN AWARD

BRUCE MANVILLE MORRISON FUND
The fund was established by the estate of the late Bruce
Manville Morrison to provide financial support for
Edinboro State College graduate students. Awards are
made on a continuing basis to graduate students who can
document financial need. The Morrison Fund also has
provisions for the acquisition of rare books for the College
Library.

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Finegan provide an annual award
to an outstanding male English student who writes prose
or poetry that is intended to make mankind aware of the
needs of his fellow-man. The award was established in
memory of their son. Jack Finegan, a former student at
Edinboro State College.

LOIS CALDWELL NORTH SCHOLARSHIP

MILDRED FORNESS LOAN

ORGANIZATION OF BORO WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP

Miss Forness held a position at the College from 1922
until her retirement in 1969. During that time she served in
many capacities, including head of the Library and head
of the Library Science Department. Her relatives and
friends have contributed to establish loans for library
science students.

The Edinboro Organization of Boro Women has funded
an annual award for an outstanding General McLane
High School senior planning to attend Edinboro. The
scholarship is based on academic ability as determined by
class rank. College Board scores, and letters of reference
with some consideration given to family resources.

Two annual scholarships have been endowed in memory
of Mrs. Lois Caldwell North by her daughter, Eleanor
North, of State College, Pa. The awards are made each
year to students who plan to enter the ministry upon
completion of their education.

PICPA AWARD
The Pa. Institute of Certified Public Accountants has
established an annual award to a graduating senior in
accounting. The recipient is selected by the faculty of the
Department of Economics and Business on the basis of
academic achievement.
HELEN SABIN REED SCHOLARSHIP
An endowment fund was provided to Edinboro State
College in memory of Mrs. Helen Sabin Reed, a member of
the education faculty from 1961 through 1966. Because
Mrs. Reed was a specialist in the reading field, the yearly
scholarship is awarded to an elementary education major.
Mrs. Theo Sabin Meyer of Erie, Mrs. Mildred Sabin Young,
Los Angeles, California, sisters; and a brother, Robert W.
Sabin, Long Beach, California, established the gift.
RUSSIAN LANGUAGE
AND AREA STUDY SCHOLARSHIPS
Two Russian Language and Area Study Scholarships
were granted to promising high school seniors desiring to
combine a major in Russian with secondary specialization
in either economics, business, accounting or engineering.
This program, funded in part by industrial firms, is
intended to prepare the scholarship winners for careers in
International Trade in general, and East-West Trade in
particular.
STUDENT EMERGENCY LOAN FUND
The Student Emergency Loan Fund has been
established for undergraduate or graduate students who
are in immediate need of a small loan. Contributions have
been made to this fund in memory of:
Dr. Harry W. Earlley, Dean of Instruction, who was
serving, as Acting President of the College at the time of

his death, March 25, 1966.
Corporal Gary Leslie Norman, a former student at
Edinboro State College, killed in action in Vietnam,
December 18, 1967.
Dr. L. W. VanLaningham who served the College as
Director of Student Teaching and Placement from 1949
until his death, December 2, 1967.
PHYLLIS DISEK STURM SCHOLARSHIP
The English Department and friends and associates of
Dr. Ralph Sturm have established this memorial to Mrs.
Sturm. Each year several scholarships are awarded to
freshmen English majors entering the College.
UNITED MINISTRY MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP
The United Ministry of Edinboro State College offers an
annual scholarship to a freshman minority student at the
College. In order to receive the scholarship, the student
must be in good academic standing from high school with
financial need.
VLAHAKIS AWARD SCHOLARSHIP
Each year a scholarship award is made available to a
student at the College who is majoring or planning to
major in chemistry. The fund was established by Mrs.
Thekla Vlahakis of Pittsburgh in memory of her late
husband, George K. Vlahakis, and two sons , Walter and
William.
DEAN RICHARD I. WELLER AWARD
The Lake Area Health Education Center and Dr.
Richard I. Weller, Dean of the School of Science and
Mathematics since 1970, have established the award to
recognize the most outstanding student in the health
sciences in the School of Science and Mathematics.

EDINBORO STATE COLLEGE

From its beginning as a private academy in 1856, Edinboro State
College has surged to the forefront as one of the leading educational
institutions in Western Pennsylvania. Located just 15 miles south
of Erie, Pa., the College’s setting offers a contrast of seasons.
Enhanced by the beauty of Edinboro Lake, the community serves
as a resort center during the summer while numerous nearby ski
slopes offer a variety of recreation in the picturesque winter
months. The College’s location enables it to readily serve the tri­
state area with its proximity to Pittsburgh, Pa. (125 miles),
Cleveland, Ohio (100 miles) and Buffalo, New York (120 miles).
Moreover, it is easily accessible from the north and south by
Interstate 79 and east and west by Interstate 90.
Edinboro State College has continued to increase its academic
offerings to students and provide career choices not only in
education, but in the professions and industry, as well. Included in
the expanded curricula are programs in nursing, criminal justice,
computer science, allied health fields, business and numerous pre­
professional programs in law, denistry, medicine and veterinary
science. Edinboro State is also a pioneer in offering developmentally disabled students an opportunity to attend college. In
keeping with its objective as a multi-purpose institution, the
College offers both degree and non-degree programs for its students
and surrounding community residents.
In addition to providing a full complement of undergraduate
courses, the College also offers diversified graduate and continuing
education programs. Edinboro fulfills the needs of a community
college for Northwestern Pennsylvania through its associate
degree programs.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mr. Max P. Gabreski, Chairman, Oil City
Mr. Harold E. Bell, Sharon
Mr. William M. Coleman, Sharon
Dr. Herald D. Green, Erie

Mrs. Louise A. Hamilton, Meadville
Miss Katy Harriger, Brookville
Mr. Joseph Kavinski, Warren
Mr. Alfred Kern, Meadville
Mrs. Eve Y. Murphy, Edinboro

Dr. Russell Vance, Faculty Representative
Mrs. Jean Davis, Borough Representative
Mr. Daniel McLaughlin, Alumni Representative
Mr. Irving O. Murphy, SCUD Board Representative

COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE
Mr. Emil Magdik.............................................. Alumni Affairs
Dr. Lawrence Nanns___Vice President, Personnel Services
Mr. Paul Newman..........................Director, Public Relations
Dr. Leo J. Roland.........................................................Registrar
Dr. Bob D. Wallace ...............Director, Television and Radio
Dr. Jack E. Williams....... Dean, School of Graduate Studies

Dr. William P. Alexander..........................Professor of Music
Foster F. Diebold .........................................................President
Mr. James Dronsfield........... Vice President, Administration
Mr. John Edler ..........................Maintenance Superintendent
Dr. Robert Gates................. Vice President, Support Services
Mrs. Marjorie Koon........................Secretary to the President

ACADEMIC DEANS
Mr. Ralph Berlin — Dean, Adult and Continuing Education
Dr. Sally Buseck — Dean, School of Nursing
Dr. Martin Farabaugh — Dean, School of Education
Dr. Richard Gromen — Dean, School of Behavioral and
Social Sciences

Dr. Leo Roland — Dean, General Studies
Dr. Eldon Shupe — Dean, School of Arts and Humanities
Dr. Richard Weller — Dean, School of Science and
Mathematics
Dr. Jack Williams — Dean, School of Graduate Studies

Because of the demand to meet a deadline to print this program and the short period of time between the end of classes, review of all
academic programs, delays caused by such factors as illness of some students and evaluation by the Office of Academic Affairs, the
College does not claim the list of degree candidates is absolutely accurate. Students are granted degrees only if they meet all academic
and financial requirements.
Front cover illustration of Loveland Hall designed by Nancy Vath.
Program prepared by the Public Relations Office.
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ALMA MATER
Hail to Thee, our Alma Mater Glorious,
Fresh Wreaths we bring to bind Thy brow
Trials have past and Thou hast stood victorious
Never fairer never statelier than now,
O Edinboro, Edinboro
Ever praising Thee in song
While class speeds class as swift years pass
To Thee our hearts belong.