Commencement Ceremony
Convocation

................................... Robert C. Weber, Ph.D.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Prelude

.....Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Gary S. Grant, Ph.D., Conductor

Pomp and Circumstance..........................ACADEMIC PROCESSIONAL.................................. Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Edward Elgar

Star-Spangled Banner
Francis Scott Key

....Katrina Van Dreel, Ph.D.
Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Invocation.................................................................................................................................................. Reverend Charles Mock
Shiloh Baptist Church
Erie, Pennsylvania

Welcome

Frank G. Pogue, Ph.D.
President

Greetings ............................................................................................................................................................. r. Benjamin Wiley
Vice Chair, Board of Governors, State System of Higher Education
Chair, Council of Trustees

Ride the Chariot............
William Henry Smith

..................................... University Singers
Peter van den Honert, D.M.A., Conductor

Awarding of Honorary Doctorate
Fred McFeely Rogers

Student Address

Frank G. Pogue

.................................................... ........................................... Kelly L. Brant
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education/Mentally Physically Handicapped

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Alumni Address

............................................... Daniel Higham
President, Alumni Association

Presentation of Candidates.................................................................
Philip P. Kerstetter, Ph.D., Dean of Education and Graduate Studies
Terry L. Smith, Ph.D., Dean of Liberal Arts
Eric A. Randall, Ph.D., Dean of Science, Management and Technologies
Richard E. Arnold, Ph.D., Dean of Academic Services

..............................................Robert C. Weber

Message from the President and Conferring of Degrees .........................

.............................................. Frank G. Pogue

Colors Distinctive of the
Disciplines and Professions

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Alma Mater....

....................................Angela Marie Marino
Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Benediction........................................ .......... ................

...................... Reverend Dennis Hendershot
Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church
Crossingville, Pennsylvania

Fanfare and Recessional ........................................ RECESSIONAL ...
Edward Elgar

Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Honors Award Designations
The audience is asked to stand during the Processional and Recessional and to join in the singing of the National Anthem
and the Alma Mater.

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Apricot................................................................ Nursing
Dark Blue.................................................... ........Philosophy
Light Blue............................................................ Education
Peacock Blue....................................................... Public Administration
Brown ............. ............... ..................................... Fine Arts
Citron...................................................................Social Work
Copper................................................................ Economics
Crimson................................................................J ournalism
Drab.....................................................................Business
Gray...................................................................... Veterinary Science
Silver Gray........................................ ............... ..Oratory
Green.......................
Medicine
Olive Green.... .................................................... Pharmacy
Sage Green.......................................
PhysicalEducation
Lemon.........................................
Library Science
Lilac.................................................
..Dentistry
Maize................................................................... Agriculture
Orange.................................................................. Engineering
Pink...................................................................... Music
Salmon Pink................ ........................................Public Health
Purple........................... ................. ......................Law
Russet................................................................... Forestry
Scarlet................................................................... Theology
White.......................................... ............ ............. Arts, Letters and Humanities
Golden Yellow....................................................Science

Gold Stoles ................ .............. .........................................Summa Cum Laude
White Stoles...... ................................................................. Magna Cum Laude
Red Stoles..........................................................................................Cum Laude
Gold Cords ...................................... University Honors Program Graduate
Red Cords......................................................Departmental Honor Graduate

The Ceremonial Mace

The ceremonial mace, a s)nnbol of presidential authority, is carried
at the head of the academic procession by the Grand Marshal, j^chard
Heasley A gift of the Alumni Association, the mace was designed and
executed by Professor Henry Katzwinkel and Dr. Seymour Blinderman,
former chairman of the Art Department. It was first used at the
inauguration of Edinboro State College President Chester T. McNerney, in
1967.
The mace, twenty-seven inches in length, is topped by a sterling
silver sphere studded with circular cabochon rubies, secured by bezels. The
collar of the mace is inlaid with ebony, alternated with silver relief fleur-delis design elements. The cultured pearls mounted in cups encircle the
bottom of the collar symbolizing the thirteen state colleges of Pennsylvania.
The shaft of the mace is composed of Brazilian rosewood sections,
separated by sterling silver rings. The mace is terminated by a cast sterling
silver finial; the five cultured pearls represent the existing curricula. The
rib-like cone form is terminated by a small silver sphere symbolizing the
world.
The metal working processes incorporated in the ceremonial mace
include turning, forging, inlaying, stone setting, and lost wax centrifugal
casting.

The Presidential Medallion

The first presidential medallion was presented to former President
Foster F. Diebold during the May, 1981 commencement ceremonies.
Designed and executed by Professor Henry Katzwinkel, the sterling silver
medallion consists of a three and one-half inch pectoral pendant featuring
on its face the figure of a Gordon Highlander with pipes. To the right of the
piper is the Cross of St. Andrew. To the left is the Cross of England.
Flanking the figure is the date 1857, the opening year of the University, and
garland thistles. In the background are the hills of Scotland, and beneath the
piper is an open book, a symbol of knowledge. On the reverse side is the
sunken crest of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The pendant descends from a shield containing a triple-towered
castle. The collar of the medallion is comprised of a series of two-inch
shields, alternately bearing three different designs: the meigle, an
interlacing knotwork peculiar to the Pictish school of Celtic art; the Tudor
rose design; and "ESC" in interlocking letters on a background of tabby
weaving. Connecting each of the collar shields is a Cross of St. George,
representing the union of Scotland and England. The entire medallion was
fabricated and cast in the cire perdue (lost wax) process.
Surrounding the silver medallion is a gold crafted circle which
reads "Edinboro University of Pennsylvania." Professor Katzwinkel, now
retired, added this piece to the medallion especially for the Inauguration of
President Frank G. Pogue, and it is now a permanent fixture to the
medallion representing the school's current status as a University.

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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's and master's gowns
are fashioned from black serge. The yoke for the bachelor's gown is
designed to be worn closed and features long, flowing and pointed
sleeves. The master's 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's 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's and the doctor's 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
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's 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.

Grand Marshal

President Frank G. Pogue

Carrying the ceremonial mace and leading the academic procession
at today's Commencement ceremony is Richard Heasley, professor of
sociology, anthropology and social work. He has been a member of the
Edinboro University faculty for 32 years.

Frank G. Pogue was appointed the 15th president of Edinboro
University of Pennsylvania on July 1,1996.
A sociologist. Dr. Pogue holds a bachelor's degree from Alabama
State University, a master's degree from Atlanta University, and a Ph.D.
from the University of Pittsburgh.

Professor Heasley is known by students and colleagues campus­
wide as a dedicated, student-centered professional. According to former
student Ms. Susan Walters Babbitt, "His classroom lectures were scholarly,
organized and always current. He motivated students to become involved.
Our society is highly impersonal, but Professor Heasley was determined to
make life for his students, while in the classroom, warm and friendly." Dr.
Renata Wolynec, a professor in the department of sociology, anthropology
and social work, adds, "As a department chair and colleague, Richard has
been a treasure! His fairness, dedication, discipline and humanity set the
highest standard for all of us."

Prior to his presidency at Edinboro University, Dr. Pogue was the
vice chancellor for student affairs and special programs at the State
University of New York (SUNY) Central Administration in Albany, serving
in that position for 10 years. While vice chancellor, he also served for one
year as interim president at the SUNY College at Cobleskill. Prior to his
assignment in the SUNY Central Administration, President Pogue was vice
president for student affairs, associate vice president for research and
educational development, dean of undergraduate studies, and a department
chairperson, all at SUNY Albany.
Dr. Pogue participates in national, regional and statewide leadership
groups. Since 1984, he has served on the Commission on Higher Education
of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and is a former vice chair and member of its Executive
Committee and currently chair of its Task Force on Equity and Diversity. He was also recently appointed
chairperson of their Advisory Committee on Institutional Financial Resources, which will advise the Commission
on the relationship of financial resources to institutional accreditation. In addition. Dr. Pogue serves as a member of
the American Council on Education Commission on Government and Public Affairs which advises the Division of
Governmental Relations on the broad range of issues in which congressional and executive branch actions affect
colleges and universities. He is also a member of the College Board National Forum Committee. Last year. Dr.
Pogue was appointed to the Executive Committee of the Commission on the Rural Agenda of the American
Association of State Colleges and Universities.

Richard Heasley

Mr. John Egers, a criminal justice major at Edinboro University, says
that Professor Heasley's greatest strength is his desire to fully involve
students in the teaching and learning process. "Through student
involvement in semester research projects. Professor Heasley allows the
entire class to learn outside of books and lectures and, in turn, bring their
research to the conscience of the students ... he is always open to the
comments and experiences of his students and integrates them within his
teachings."
Richard and his wife, Patricia, who is a 1962 Edinboro graduate and
an Edinboro University Trustee, are the parents of Richard II, a 1991
Edinboro graduate, and Andrea Heasley Loeffler who earned her bachelor's
degree from Edinboro in 1992 and will receive her master's at today's
ceremony. They have one grandchild.

In October 1996, President Pogue was appointed by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge to the Governor's
Commission on Academic Standards. The bipartisan panel of legislators, business and corporate leaders and
educators was given the task of gathering from citizens across the Commonwealth - particularly parents and
community and business leaders - ideas and proposals for new academic standards and then recommending them
to the Governor for approval.
Locally, Dr. Pogue serves on the boards of directors for the Erie Conference on Community Development,
the United Way of Erie County, Congressman Phil English's High-Tech Advisory Task Force, State Representative
Tracy Seyfert's Education Local Advisory Committee, the Erie County Fiscal Management Task Force, the French
Creek Council of the Boy Scouts of America, the Martin Luther King Center Scholarship Committee, and the
Greater Erie County Chapter of the American Red Cross, for which he served as their 1997 capital campaign
chairman. He has also been appointed to the Board of Corporators for both the Hamot Health Foundation and the
St. Vincent Health Center.
Since becoming president. Dr. Pogue has created the concept and philosophy of the Edinboro Family, a
learner-centered environment where students come first and are an integral part of a caring and supportive campus
community.

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University Faculty Marshals

Honorary Doctorate
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood at Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania. Today, Edinboro will present an honorary doctorate to Fred
McFeely Rogers - the creator and host of the PBS program "Mister Rogers'
Neighborhood." For the past 30 years, Mr. Rogers has been bringing his 30minute "visits" to children of all ages on PBS from his studio at Family
Communications, Inc., located in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh.
In naming him "Pittsburgher of the Year," in its January issue,
Pittsburgh magazine said his show is seen by six million people a week. "It
is a favorite now of three generations, with parents, even grandparents,
humming along with its trademark song....

Fred McFeely Rogers

"In a career spanning five decades, Fred Rogers has taught and
unleashed the imaginations of his country's youth by bringing them to the
safe haven that is his neighborhood .... To Fred Rogers, every person is
special. No matter who you are, there is something that you have to offer to
the world. It's a message he received in his youth and that is at the basis of
everything he has worked a lifetime to achieve."

Ruthanne Atkinson
Elementary Education

Richard Forcucci
Speech and Communication Studies

Ronald Baker
Mathematics and Computer Science

Francis Gosciewski, Psychology

Patricia Nosel, Nursing

Barbara Grippe, Library

Alfred Riccomini
Special Education and
School Psychology

Richard Heasley
Sociology/Anthropology/Social Work

Janet Rogers, Chemistry

Roy Brant
Political Science and Criminal Justice

Robert Matthews, Music

Andrew Rusnak, History

Fred Caro
Health and Physical Education

W. James McHenry
Counseling and Human Development

Eugene Stoddard
English and Theatre Arts

Chuen Chow, Geosciences

James Meehan
Business Administration
and Economics

Robert Tammariello
Biology and Health Services

Joyce Berry
Physics and Technology

Robert Cogan, Philosophy
Within the past year TV Guide named him one of television's 50 all-time most important persons, and the
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences presented Mr. Rogers with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the
Daytime Emmys held at Radio City Music Hall.

Homer Mershon, Foreign Languages

Mr. Rogers was born on March 20,1928, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, the same town that brought us the
banana split and Arnold Palmer. (Palmer's father taught both of them to play golf.) As a child, his somewhat overprotective mother seldom let him play outside. His world became his room where he played with puppets and
created music - two things he is still doing decades later. After graduating from Latrobe High School, Mr. Rogers
attended Dartmouth College for a couple of years before going to Rollins College in Florida where he graduated in
1951 with a degree in music composition. His intention was to go to the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary until he
saw his first television. His religious career would have to wait - he answered the call of television instead.

Retirees

He went to New York and landed a job with NBC where he worked on The Voice of Firestone, the Lucky
Strike Hit Parade, The Kate Smith Hour, and the NBC Opera Theatre. A year later he married Joanne Byrd, a
talented concert pianist and fellow Rollins graduate. In 1953 he returned to Pittsburgh at the request of WQED to
work as producer, musician and puppeteer with host Josie Carey on a live daily program called The Children's
Corner.
He eventually enrolled in the seminary and was ordained a Presbyterian minister in 1962. He studied child
development at the University of Pittsburgh and then went to Toronto for one year where he created a 15-minute
children's series called Misterogers for the CBC. He returned to Pittsburgh and WQED in 1966 to develop Mister
Rogers' Neighborhood. In February of 1968, the show aired nationally on PBS and is the longest-running program
on that network.
Mr. Rogers has received virtually every major award in television, and dozens of others from specialinterest groups in education, commimications and early childhood. He has two George Foster Peabody Awards and
a lifetime achievement award from the TV Critics Association. One of his famous cardigan sweaters is on display in
the Smithsonian, and in 1994 the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania bestowed on him its History Maker
Award.

Karl Nordberg, Educational Services

Suzanne Winterberger, Art

The administration and staff of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania would like to take this opportunity to recognize
those faculty and staff who are retiring.
Donald L. Ames
Budget and Payroll

John B. Lane
Mathematics and Computer Science

Michael Brown
Academic Support Services

Stanley Lin
Baron-Fomess Library

Richard E. Morley
Vice President for Financial
Operations and Administration
Robert P. Ruffin
Human Resources and Social Equity

Louella M. Bucho
English and Theatre Arts

Joyce Ann Logan
Ghering Health Center

Ronald J. Bunofsky
Health and Physical Education

Barbara J. Loucks
Custodial

Beverly J. Danielka
Nursing

James M. McMurray
Art

Gail E. Glenn
Business Administration
and Economics

James P. Meehan
Business Administration
and Economics

Arthur Wainer
Biology and Health Services

Richard J. Gromen
History

Ruth F. Meszaros
Honors Program

Susan J. Weimer
Art

Robert J. Sciamanda
Physics and Technology
Edward F. Styborski
Technology and Communications
James H Vredevoogd
Art

Fred and Joanne have two sons: John, 35, and James, 38, and two grandchildren.
Mr. Rogers will be presented with the degree Doctor of Public Service (doctor beneficiorum publicorum, honoris
causa) at today's Commencement ceremony.
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Master's Degrees

Speech and Language
Pathology

Graduate Studies
Philip P. Kerstetter, Ph.D., Dean

Master of Arts
Art

* Kiyo Matsumoto, B.A., Aoyama Gakuin University, 1991

Karen M. Socha, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1988
Charlotte Lynn Tolliver, C.D.P., B.A., Laroche College, 1987

Communication Studies

Counseling

Laurie A. Morton, B.S., Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, 1994
Nelson E. Puello, B.A., University Central Del Este/Dr, 1994
Lisa Elaine Riede, B.S.Ed., Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, 1992
Herbert F. Sommers Jr., B.A., University of Toledo, 1987
Mikal Suzanne White, B.A., Penn State University, 1995

Diana D. Beck, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1996
Melissa Sue Carson, B.A., Grove City College, 1996
Scott A. Craig, B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1989
Danielle Sue Eakin, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1995
Kimberly Suzanne Givan, B.A., University of Pittsburgh, 1996
Melissa L. Grimm, B.S., Penn State University, 1989
Sherry Renee Gross, B.S.Ed., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1992
Sharon Lee Homstein, B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1970
Samella Hudson-Brewton, B.S.W., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1989
Renee L. Keyser, B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1993
Brian Anthony Milligan, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1994
Travis R. Monroe, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1995
Rebekah Lynn Moss, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1996
Vivian M. Obermeier, B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1994
Gretchen Faye Osterman, B.A., Allegheny College, 1995
Jennifer Colleen Payer, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1995
Darla A. Roberts, B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1993
Christine Anne Stancliff, B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1995
Kathryn Ann Strick, B.A., Mercyhurst College, 1976
Brian F. Van Fossen, B.A., University of Scranton, 1993
Julie J. Williams, B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1996

Michael Emmett Malory, B.S., Penn State University/Behrend, 1981
Richard Sabol Jr., B.A., University of Pittsburgh, 1988

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Ronda S. Baker, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1996
Cindy Ann Chapman, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1995
Marisa Joyce Fife, B.S., Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 1995
Julie S. Gamble-Hilbrich, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1996
Brenda Lee Gastecki, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1996
Mary B. Hauser, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvnaia, 1996
Valerie J. Kempenaar, B.A., University of Guelph, 1995,
Elisabeth K. Kondylas, B.A., Hood College, 1981
Michelle R. Lundeen, B.A., Mercyhurst College, 1990
Katherine Anne Pett, B.A., University of Pittsburgh, 1993
Melanie Renee Shannon, B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1980
Jean C. Carty Smart, B.A., University of the West Indies, 1981
* Rebekah L. Smith, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1996
Amy L. Sprott, B.A., Duquesne University, 1994
Cheryl Ann Steele, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1996

Master of Education
Educational Psychology

Amanda Elizabeth Ferster, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1997
Barbara Ann Jones, B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1995
Stacy Wineland Leathery, B.A., Penn State University, 1996
Amy Sue Mace, B.S., Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 1996

Elementary Education

Monica Ann Beane, B.A., Glenville State College, 1996
Molly Ann Hoh, B.A., University of Pittsburgh, 1993
Pamela Anne Mesta, B.A., Penn State University, 1995

Reading

Julie Macey DiPlacido, B.S.Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1991
Kimberly A. Fachetti, B.S., Gannon University, 1991
Kathleen Gray, B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1968
Annette Kaye Hotchkiss, B.S.Ed., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1991
Nina A. Joslin, B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1991
Georgiana G. Kinsella-Weber, B.S., Caldwell College, 1985
Andrea Heasley Loeffler, B.S.Ed., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1992
Alison Mary Paluchak, B.A., Mercyhurst College, 1992

Secondary School
Administration
Social Sciences

Amy Jo Aschenbrener, B.S., University of Minnesota, 1987
* Christine L. Bainbridge, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1993

Nicklaus H. Cronk, B.A., Wabash College, 1992
Daniel Lee Daum, B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1993
David Brent Nuhfer, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1988
Charles Russell Sheppard, B.S.Ed., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1971

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IVIastCr of Fino Arts

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Kolene M. M. Cochran, B.S.Ed., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1989
Jean Marie Duncan, B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1993
Kathleen A. Greer, B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1982
Donald William Lutz, B.S.Ed., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1990
Lynda Diane Meyer, B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1991
Scherry Yvonne Parraway, B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1983

Honors
The following degree candidates have earned at least sixty-four credits as undergraduate students of Edinboro University and
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

Karen Ann Barringer
Mary Diane Cook, O.S.B.
Andrea Lynne Cooper
Diann Michele C remeans
Michele L. Dodson
Shelly Ann Earley
Kate Ellen Elliott
Heidi Ann Frits
Denise Nanette Wilcox Green
Robert Daniel Green
Danielle L. Gruber
William D. Hammill
Athena Elena Hatzis
Brent A. Johnson
Heather Irene Kensill
Kimberly S. Knickerbocker
Susan Ann Koble
Monica A. Laskowski
Alfred F. Marinelli
Courtney Rae Marnicio

Jennifer Lyn Mason
Corrina Beth McCready
Michael J. Meehan
Barbara Jean Miller
Jaye LaVonne Miller
Lawrence J. Milligan
Andrew Scott Nease
John A. Paleos
Lisa Marie Pearson
Judith E. Ridle
Rebekah Joy Ruhling
Lora Jean Sekula
Susan Marie Strain
Joni Kay Swackhamer
Yvonne Louise Thayer
Denise Anne Trier
Michael B. Tuite
Jennifer Lee Verno
Theresa Ann Villella
Terri Lee White

Magna Cum Laude

Carol Anne Acquaviva
Joseph Reihart Africa
Jill C. Andresky
Heather Elaine Anen
Steven G. Anne
Tonya Nicole Bercik
Kelly Lee Brant
Marc Allen Brown
Jolene L. Christie
Richard Anthony Conti
Jonathan R. Criswell
David Patrick Donaldson
Frances T. Donatelli
Mary Lee Dreisbach
Jon Woodward Dykes
Susan Jane Farrell
Arpana Gupta
Heidi S. Haft
Heather Leigh Hamilton
Harold E. Holmstrom
Heather Dawn Hood
Jeffrey Alan Hopkins
Carl L. Johnson
Jolene Elaine Kirik
Kristen Elizabeth Knost

Laurie L. Long
Calvin J. Morse Jr.
Karen Marie Myers
Jonathan Andrew Nichols
Denise M. Oshall
Roberta Helen Paul
Cynthia Ann Pilewski
Amy M. Rogers
Jody Lynn Sandeen
Kevin John Schultz
Bessie M. Scott
Linda S. Sekeres
Michelle Renee Shaffer
Mason E. Shamp
William Joseph Steen Jr.
Renee Lynn Stouffer
Joseph David Strosnider II
Erin Shannon Stull
Ellen Elizabeth Cameron Tafel
Michelle Suzanne Taft
Margaret C. Travis
Christopher Michael Tray
Judith Ann Watkins
Brandy Lynette Zeigler

Cathrine a. Bender, B.A., Wilkes College, 1976
Brian Paul Enis, B.F.A., Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, 1982
Sean Patrick McConnor, B.A., Kent State University, 1996
Wade T. Scheel, B.A., University/Northern Iowa, 1995

Master of Science
Biology

Master of Science in
Nursing

Frances A. Fomich, B.S., Gannon University, 1989

Ronda S. Anderson, B.S.N., SUNY College-Albany, 1988
Gretchen Lee Bettua, B.S.N., Thiel College, 1995
Diane Joy Gienger, B.S.N., Vanderbilt University, 1979
Lonnie Lane Heeter, B.S.N., Clarion University of Pennsylvania-Venango, 1993
Michael Patrick Hill, B.S.N., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1995

* Students who will complete degree requirements during Summer 1998.

The University does not claim the list of degree candidates or honors designations is absolutely accurate. Students are granted degrees
only if they meet all academic and financial requirements.

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Cum Laude

Jodie Jean Altman
Christina L. Anderson
Joan Guhde Breese
Shannon Marie Breese
Diane Marie Clark
Cynthia Ann Dale
Bradley Allen Davis
Lisa A. Denk
Dennis James Earley Jr.
Diane Lyrm Elwell
Karen Lynnette Engell
Mandy Jean Hamilton
Jonathan Scott Hebei
Amy Lynn Husted
Brenda Louise Kelly
Karen Lee Kelmickis
Melissa Marie Kocias
Shawn Carl Krizanik
Jennifer Eilleen LaGuardia
Susan Lee
Owen Michael Lockhart
Deidra J. Lucks
Nicole Susan Malchow
Bradley John Martineau

Jessica L. Mauck
Jaime L. Mayger
Kristie Mazanowski
Shane E. McIntyre
Stefanie Nicolle Melani
Kristina Arm Mitcham
Lauren Lynne Murphy Jr.
Brett James Pegher
Garrett Kenneth Pfadt
Laura Jean Phillips
Lisa Marie Phillips
Jermifer Sue Reinhardt
Yvonne Rivera
Jeannette Michelle Sabol
Thomas Scarpone Jr.
Jay Cree Schroyer
Daniel Edward Sherbondy
Deborah Lou Spencer
Elizabeth Ann Torr
Scot Micheal Walkowski
Richard Matthew Waters
Kathleen Ann Weber
Brian Paul Wyman

Baccalaureate and Associate Degrees
School of Liberal Arts
Terry L. Smith, Ph.D., Dean

Bachelor of Arts

Matthew Wayne Seagren
Craig William Stoker

Anthropology

Humanities

Edward Robert Silassy
Arm Margaret Baker

Karri Lyn Stone
Eric Christopher Stover

Ryan Whiteman

Jesse William Thompson

Music

Sherri Lyrm Trohoske

Art History
Jill Suzanne Green

Scot Micheal Walkowski - Cum

Cristie Lyrm Cicero

Jason Douglas Wallace

Diarm Michele Cremeans - Summa

Craig M. Wiley

Jennifer Arm Hvmt

Chad William Zelinsky

Angela Marie Marino
Stephen Arthur Reisenauer

* Thomas Matthew Green

Aaron Gabriel Strausser

Jon Edward Truby

Drama

Yvonne Louise Thayer - Summa
Glenn James Tuttle

Criminal Justice

Bruce Lee Firster

Kristen L. Zebroski

John Francis Antonucci
Shawn Wesley Arford

English

Philosophy

Kristy Lynn Athey

University Honors Program

Carol Anne Acquaviva
Tonya Nicole Bercik
Jonathan R. Criswell
Denise Nanette Wilcox Green
Heather Irene Kensill

Monica A. Laskowski
Susan Lee
Amy M. Rogers
Ellen Elizabeth Cameron Tafel

Krista Beth Baker

Carol Arme Acquaviva - Magna

Orenthal J. Barnes

Holly Marie Curtis

Melissa R. Brooks

Danielle Louise DeSimone

Brett Michael Cappa

Edwin R. Hahn

Kevin Allen Carpenter

Shannon R. Heisey

David Hamilton Donley

Kimberly S. Knickerbocker - Summa

John Thomas Eagley

Jermifer Helene Michos

Joseph Reihart Africa - Magna

Peter James Gawlinski

Andrew Scott Nease - Summa

Tracy Louise Babbitt

Jeffrey F. Grecek

Jay Cree Schroyer - Cum

Benjamin John Bastow

Jason Todd Haberlen

Michael T. Trayer

Sarah Louise Brown

Ellen Elizabeth Cameron Tafel Magna

Political Science

Michael Joseph Hamm

Michael B. Tuite - Summa

Megan Lee Herbert

Jason Elliot Vinglas

Michael Richard Hertel

German

Brian Paul Wyman - Cum

Jeffrey Alan Hopkins - Magna
April Christine Johnson

Emily Lyrm Werthman

Psychology

Christopher Eric Koech
Susan Marie Lotarski
Kenneth S. McCrory

History

Julia Arm Bedenbaugh
Mary Clare Betzer

Cynthia Jae McKissick
Jason D. Mendel

Ronald Christopher Allen

Caryn Leigh Bickel

Brandi A. Niedzielski

Denise Renee Blackburn

Linda L. Collins

Neil Lee Richard

Jolene Elaine Kirik - Magna

Andrea Lynne Cooper - Summa

Thomas Scarpone Jr. - Cum

Steven Eugene Martin

Gregory Charles DiStefano

Andrew Joseph Risinger

Brian Scott Ellis

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Jennifer Ann Gray

Melissa Marie Kocias - Cum

William D. Hammill - Summa

Brad L. Lindner

Sandra A. Knittel

Kathleen Anne Marino-Zuck

Monica A. Laskowski - Summa

Michael J. Meehan - Summa

Mya Yvette Little

Daria Marie Piper

Lisa Marie Macaluso

Kirstie Lea Pura

Lawrence J. Milligan - Summa

Applied Media Arts

* Julie R. Shannon

Kristina Ann Mitcham - Cum

Mikki Susan VanKirk
* Nancy Elaine Wagner

Pamela Ann Wiley

George Preaux Jr.

Kristie Leigh Wiltanger

Laurel D. Pugliese

Rachel Leah Worstell

Laurie Renee Kellerman

Janet Lynn Winkie

Dorine Renee Knobloch

Bachelor of Science
Social Work

Kevin David Kelvington

Speech Communications

Jacqueline Marie Straw

Jennifer Eyleen Malone

Dana Elizabeth Kosko

Beth Ann Theobald

Nancy Lea Marshall

Jodie Jean Altman - Cum

Sue A. Undercofler

Nicole Dianne Sullivan

Sheri Burkette

Jennifer Lee Vemo - Summa

Cassandra Lyn Crowe

Mary L. Weber

Mary Rose Damico

Janet Lee Zurawski

Amanda Lois Ahwesh

Manny Thomas Tracey

Heather Elaine Anen - Magna

Michael Shawn Martin

Janet Elizabeth Twiford

Elaine K. Bush

Dan N. Matisko

Michelle Marie Chrzanowski

Matthew Goff McIntosh

Cristie Lynn Cicero
Richard Anthony Conti - Magna

Diana Renee Mignone
C. Autumn Petraus

Lesley Karen Dave

Jennifer Sue Reinhardt - Cum

Mary Lee Dreisbach - Magna

Michael J. Dave

James Michael Shoberg

Bonnie Ann Gardner

Bradley Allen Davis - Cum

Donna Marie Smithmyer

Gene Anthony DiFrancesco

Joseph David Strosnider II - Magna

Charity J. Dorazio

Jonathan C. Thomas

Lisa A. Denk - Cum

Paul R. Martella

Danita Marie Douglas

Mark Allan Thomas

Tara Leigh Fiejdasz

Jamie P. Uhrmacher

Brian Lamont Barney

Christopher Dean Fox

Paul D. Wame

Chad R. Bollman

David Anthony Frassetto

April Anne Watt

Lisa Lynn Hoffman

Richard Peter Giammanco

Tiffany Marie Younkin

Shawn Carl Krizanik - Cum

Kenneth Paul Harris Jr.

Amy Jennifer Terrizzi

Kimberly S. Knickerbocker - Summa
Heather L. Krahe

Spanish

Fine Arts/Crafts

Joelene Rhae Learn

*

Tamra Kae Moses

Jennifer Bechak

Jonathan R. Criswell - Magna

Kristopher Michael Paal

Patrick F. Coleman III

Clarice L. Sundberg

C. Autumn Petraus

Michelle Rene Decker

Laura Jean Phillips - Cum

Melinda Anne Foht

Melissa Ann Poskin

Harry James Hawk Jr.

Robert Louis Power

Harold E. Holmstrom - Magna

Speech and Hearing
Disorders
Leslye Joyce Berkeley

Jason Robert Sluyter

Carl L. Johnson - Magna

Christopher Michael Tray - Magna

Jaime L. Mayger - Cum

Jennifer Ann Walsh

Justin Ryan Mayne

Nicole Camille Fisher

Michelle Lynn Middendorf

Mandy Jean Hamilton - Cum

Yuk-Fun Megan Ng

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* Dawn M. Hill
Pamela Anne Klingman

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Liberal Studies

Kimberly Ann Davis

Kimberly Jo Marshall

Brenda Renee Telesz

Human Services

Christopher George Stefalo

Allen R. Ferry

Andrea Lynn Krivak

Lisa Marie Phillips - Cum
Joy Anne Sigmund

Aaron Charles Ellsworth

Tricia Marie Kingston

Jason F. Chaplain

John D. Quiggle Jr.

Laura Michelle Deets

Benjamin L. Riley

Criminal Justice

Heather-Renee McConnell

Michael Edward Clark

Gary Dean Ratkovich

Sociology

Dennie Leigh Swan

Associate of Arts

Joseph K. Hynes

Leigh Ann Mazar

* Kimberly J. Burkholder

Mary A. Porreco

Social Science

Jodi Lynn Felix

Sheri Denise May

Leah Beth Brokenbek

Amy Renee Stickle

Scott Joseph Robeson

James F. Obermeier
John Joseph Surkovic

Steven G. Anne - Magna

Scott Ronald Milne
Lauren Lynne Murphy Jr. - Cum

Bachelor of Fine Arts

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School of Science, Management and Technologies
Eric A. Randall, Ph.D., Dean

Richard Craig Greenlee

Diane Lynn Elwell - Cum

John A. Paleos - Summa

Karen Lyrmette Engell - Cum

Sean Wang Rearick

Susan Jane Farrell - Magna

Associate of Engineering
Technology

Angela Renee Galt

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Science

Cheryl Lorraine Maddy
Tammy L. Marshall

Kari M. Gatesman

Economics

Bradley John Martineau - Cum

Biology
Neal R. Garverick
Phillip Jay Kemmler
* Denise M. Sentz
Dean Joseph Tola

David Kent Ebersole

Daniel Patrick McCracken

Michael Stewart Keegan

Todd P. Greenwald

Christina L. Anderson - Cum

Michele Ann McGough

Mark J. Leszek

Bernadette J. Hall

Tonya Nicole Bercik - Magna

Toby Allen McKnight

Rebekah Mae Corp

Michael Lee Melquist

Heather Roseanne Fischer

Jaye LaVonne Miller - Summa

* Karen Maria Kemp

Earth/Space Science

Summa

Richard L. Swonger

Heather Leigh Hamilton - Magna
Dany Louise Hassinger

Environmental Science

Shawn James Montgomery

Athena Elena Hatzis - Summa
Heather Dawn Hood - Magna,

Susan Lee - Cum

Patrick Shawn Crawford

Julianne Hooke

Jody Lynn Sandeen - Magna

Polly A. Parnell

Jonathan Scott Hebei - Cum

Kara Brook Hunsinger

Jeffrey Scott Zimmerman

Roberta Helen Paul - Magna

Jeffrey Alan Johnson

Kelly Jo Hunter

Shelley Jean Peck

Owen Michael Lockhart - Cum

Brenda Louise Kelly - Cum

Brett James Pegher - Cum

Gerald Andrew Robinson

Susan Ann Koble - Summa

Alan G. Peters

Kevin G. Saniga

Justin Joseph Kott

Jennifer Marie Reichard

James Merrill Stockdale III

Laura Beth Lindenberger

Business Administration

Hattie A. Bailey

Sherri Lynn Long

Brian Christopher Boyce

Karen Renee Smith

Jesse Michael Brocato

Gene D. Brown Jr.

Deborah Lou Spencer - Cum

Keith A. Gerber

William Howard Campbell III

Cathy Jean Taylor-Pitts

Chad Lewis Masten

Mary Diane Cook, O.S.B. - Summa

Matthew B. Terry

Lora Ann O'Meara

Barbara Jean Miller - Summa

Jonathan R. Criswell - Magna

Daniel C. Tomkiewicz

Shannon Marie Reed

Eric Jason Plowman

Lisa Marie Cunningham

Beth E. Vasile

Kimberly J. Daniels

Theresa Ann Villella - Summa

Brenda S. Sheffer

Theresa Lynn Donatelli

Keith Edward Wallace

Daniel Edward Sherbondy - Cum

Jon Woodward Dykes - Magna

Edmund Shawn Waskiewicz

Jolene Renee Shank

Shelly Ann Earley - Summa

Judith Ann Watkins - Magna

Heather Lynn Steigerwald

Tom J. Elliott

Emily Lynn Werthman

Cynthia Lynn Evans

William Otto Wolfram III

Kevin John Schultz - Magna

Mathematics

Medical Technology

Nuclear Medicine
Technology

Judith E. Ridle - Summa
Michelle Renee Shaffer - Magna

Michelle Suzanne Taft - Magna
Leah Mickay Tkalcevic
Margaret C. Travis - Magna

Jonathan Daniel Raup

Deborah Ann Golembiewski

Richard Jay Schreiber

Jennifer Elizabeth Griffin

Randa Mansour Taouk

Jeffrey Scott Grudosky

Chemistry
Russell Hardin Fox

Heidi S. Haft - Magna

Elizabeth Ann Henry

Jennifer Lynne Hank

Susan Lee - Cum

Beth A. Howard

Jennifer Lynn Prinkey

Stephen Richard Kennedy

Brent A. Johnson - Summa

Jonathan Andrew Nichols - Magna

Marlene Mishell Jones
Jennifer M. Kabo

William Robert Shea

Nathanial Lynn Kingsley

Denise Anne Trier - Summa

* Arpana Gupta - Magna

Kisha Eleece White

Nursing
Nutrition
Michelle Colleen Ault
Gaylina True Barko

Computer Science

Stephen Edward Riccomini

* Jolene L. Christie - Magna

Brandy Lynette Zeigler - Magna

Laura Michelle Gutting

Amy Beth Appugliese

Nicole Jean Berg

Kristin Leigh Benson

Juanita Jean Bolan

Carey S. Clossen

Cara Lynn Cargnoni

Cynthia Ann Dale - Cum

Karen Kruk

Todd Andrew Allen

Joseph Lawrence Chason

Diana L. Gilkinson

Anthony J. Kulesza

John C. Cicero

Heather Lee Crerar

Kristen Elizabeth Knost - Magna

Marisa Ann Lasher

Malinda Marie Donnell

Frances T. Donatelli - Magna

Calvin J. Morse Jr. - Magna

Heather Lynn Gates

Kate Ellen Elliott - Summa

Elaine Marie Pyle

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Associate of Science

Kristen Marie Moles

Sandee Jean Schnur
* Jill E. Wittenburg

Talana L. Ford

Physics

Jennifer Lyn Mason - Summa
Kristie Mazanowski - Cum

Denise M. Oshall - Magna

John George Lawrence
Randolph Timothy Tauber

Laurie L. Long - Magna

Geology

Jeffrey E. Choffel
Brian M. Conway

Ellen Christine Sass

Orlo B. Austin III

Manufacturing Engineering
Technology
Curt D. Andrews

Ann Frances Russell

* Poorna U. Amarasinghe

Biomedical Equipment
Technology
William F. Harvey

Angel E. Morris

Sunny Scarlett

Environmental Studies/
Geography

Denise Nanette Wilcox Green -

Jessica L. Mauck - Cum

Biology
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Julie Anne Gill

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Administration
Kathryn Joy Bauer
Kenneth A. Limd
Calvin J. Morse Jr. - Magna
Tina Marie Salamone
Judy E. Schrader

School of Education

Secondary Education Biology

Philip P. Kerstetter, Ph.D., Dean

Bachelor of Science in
Art Education
Tina M. Bowlen
Danielle L. Gruber - Summa
Kerry Adele Parsons
Dale Paul Rehn
Shawn Michael Rosh
Michelle Francis Solomon
Jon Edward Truby
Valerie Ann Tubbs

Bachelor of Science in
Education
Elementary Education
Jill C. Andresky - Magna
Christina Marie Blazek
Jody Boyd Bonnett
Joan Guhde Breese - Cum
Shannon Marie Breese - Cum
Jaclin Rene Bronson
Diane Marie Clark - Cum
Jaime Lynn Combine
Lori Alison Cordell
Deborah A. Covert
Chrystal L. D'Angelo
Lisa Ann Ehringer
Heidi Ann Frits - Summa
Gillian Rae Giovengo
Jennifer Michele Green
Robert Daniel Green - Summa
Trisha Lea Hess
Amy Lynn Husted - Cum
Nancy Elizabeth Kochasic
Monica Anna Kozlowski
Beth Ellen Lang
Carla Ann Lindsey
Deidra J. Lucks - Cum
Courtney Rae Marnicio - Summa
Keith Martz
Dana Marie Mason
Kate Melissa Matthews

Corrina Beth McCready - Summa
Stefanie Nicolle Melani - Cum
Karen Marie Myers - Magna
Angel L. Negron
* Patti J. Nelson
* Gregg L. Paladina
Lisa Marie Pearson - Summa
Sharon Renea Penrose
Shane Mark Petrillo
Cynthia Ann Pilewski - Magna
Andrew Michael Pitrone
Michelle Marie Rettger
* Linda M. Richard
Yvonne Rivera - Cum
Jason Edward Robison
Rebekah Joy Ruhling - Summa
Jeannette Michelle Sabol - Cum
Bessie M. Scott - Magna
Kelli Ann Scott
Linda S. Sekeres - Magna
Stacey Lee Siegworth
Sonia Marie Skiba
Michael Flynn Stephan
Renee Lynn Stouffer - Magna
Jennifer Rose Surovick
Joni Kay Swackhamer - Summa
Valerie Ann Tubbs
Dawnya H. Vroman
Kathleen Marie Wachter
Chadd Lewis Wallick
Joanne Marie Wallis
Jessica M. Woods
Brenda Ann Yale
Rebecca Ann Yerger

Elementary Education/
Mentally-Physically
Handicapped
Kristen Elaine Alfer
Kelly Lee Brant - Magna
Tammi Renee Costello
Michele L. Dodson - Summa
David Patrick Donaldson - Magna
Dennis James Earley Jr. - Cum
Kelly Renee Ecker
Catrina Joan First
Susan Lynn Helch
Jennifer Elaine Kemp

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Robert Ryan Bechtel
Jennifer Eilleen LaGuardia - Cum
Brett Jason Lasko
Nicole Susan Malchow - Cum
Heather Lynn Maloney
Andria Lynn Musser
Yvonne Alice Renaick
James A. Schneider
Catherine Ann Sitek
Susan Marie Strain - Summa
Erin Shannon Stull - Magna
Elizabeth Ann Torr - Cum
Michelle Ann Tuten
Kathleen Ann Weber - Cum
Terri Lee White - Summa

Health and Physical
Education
Karen Ann Barringer - Summa
Marc Allen Brown - Magna
Michael P Buscemi
Jeffrey Michael DerVanik
Phillip E. Elton
Gregory Casimer Greenough
Leigh James Guenther
Todd Richard Hofer
Kristin Renee Kuharik
Tricia Ann Ley
David Anthony Mayer
Jamie Michael McVicker
Julie Renee Neiderer
Garrett Kenneth Pfadt - Cum
Stephanie Brook Radecki
Amy M. Rogers - Magna
Rebecca Anne Vierkom
Rebecca Ann Wasiela
Jason Todd Wollerton
Nicholas John Yock

Mentally and Physically
Handicapped
Richard Matthew Waters - Cum

Galen L. Martin
Ava R. Uffelman
Roberta Lynn Woodward
Drew Christopher Zoldak

Secondary Education Comprehensive English
Cheryl Lynne Donnell
Stephanie Lynn Hake
Karen Lee Kelmickis - Cum
Lora Jean Sekula - Summa
April Joy Watkins

Secondary Education Earth/Space Science
Daniel Norman Keefer

Secondary Education French
Monica Christine Fritchman

Secondary Education General Science
Larry Edmund McKern
Shawn Christopher Scott

Secondary Education Mathematics
Stephen Wing-Gai Kam
Lynn Hisae Lafferty
Jonathan Daniel Raup
Mason E. Shamp - Magna
* Evans Twum-Danso

Secondary Education Physics
Shane E. McIntyre - Cum

Secondary Education Social Science
Steven Matthew Burke
Heather Irene Kensill - Summa
Alfred F. Marinelli - Summa
John Anthony Rzomp Jr.

Associate of Science
Pre-School Education
Ruschell Mae Bly
Jacqueline Lee Blystone
Bethany Christine Bussard
Melissa Lynne Crownover
Meredith Kay Farmer
Jennifer Lynne Keep
Beth Anne McCormick
Crystal Ann Peck
Rebecca Ann Powierza
Marcia R. Sargent
Beth Lisa Schenker
Janet M. Shelenberger
Emily Elaine Stevens
Melanie R. Vorse
* Amy Elizabeth Wilson

Bachelor of Arts in Specialized Studies

Alma Mater

Richard E. Arnold, Ph.D., Dean

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Clifford "Kip" Allen

Gregory John Kleck

Dean Richard Schmaltz

Joseph Theodore Banta

Eric M. Meisberger

William Joseph Steen Jr. - Magna

Ralph D. Breiding

Lisa Marie Nuzzo

Tiffini Jade Strumila

Catherine Ann Eagley

Deborah A. Pillitteri

Arthur David Flamino

Tandy Ann Rice

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It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood,
A beautiful day for a neighbor.
Would you be mine?
Could you be mine?...

It's a neighborly day in this beauty wood,
A neighborly day for a beauty.
Would you be mine?
Could you be mine?...

I've always wanted to have a neighbor just like you.
I've always wanted to live in a neighborhood with you.

So, let's make the most of this beautiful day.
Since we're together we might as well say:
Would you be mine?
Could you be mine?
Won't you be my neighbor?
Won't you please.
Won't you please?
Please won't you be my neighbor?

(c) 1967, Fred M. Rogers

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Chancellor, State System of
Higher Education

James H. McCormick

Board of Governors, State
System of Higher Education

R Eugene Dixon Jr. - Chair
Kim E. Lyttle - Vice Chair
R. Benjamin Wiley - Vice Chair
Syed R. Ali-Zaidi
Muriel Berman
Jason B. Bozzone - Student Representative
Christopher J. Cerski - Student Representative
Jeffrey W. Coy
Daniel R Elby
Lawrence J. Flint - Student Representative^
Glenn Y. Forney
Charles A. Gomulka
Eugene W. Hickok Jr.
F. Joseph Loeper
Rocco A. Ortenzio
Thomas J. Ridge
Jere W. Schuler
Patrick J. Stapleton
John K. Thornburgh
Christine J. Toretti

Council of Trustees

R. Benjamin Wiley - Chair
Clifford "Kip" Allen
Susan H. Hagen
Patricia Heasley
Frank J. Jakovac
C. Richard Johnston
Benedict J. Miceli
Ellen C. Sass - Student Representative
William C. Schulz
Harold C. Shields
Harry K. Thomas
James H. McCormick - Chancellor (ex ojficio)

Commencement Committee

Robert C. Weber - Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Chair
Rodney Altemose - Director of Student Activities
Carol Bolla - Coordinator of Special Events and Programs
Janet Bowker - Director, Alumni Affairs
D.J. Bradley - Director, Desktop Systems and Learning Technology
William Coleman - Assistant Vice President for Facilities
Judy Kubeja - Senior Executive Associate to the Provost
Patti S. Loomis - Director of Public Relations and Publications
Alice Parker - Administrative Assistant, Office of Records and
Registration
Timothy W. Pilewski - Coordinator of Records and Registration
Lorraine Revak - Facilities Office and General Services Manager
Karen Smith - Student Representative
Peter van den Honert - Chair, Department of Music

Commencement Ceremony
Convocation

...................................Robert C. Weber, Ph.D.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Prelude................................................................................................................................................ Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Gary S. Grant, Ph.D., Conductor

Pomp and Circumstance.......................... ACADEMIC PROCESSIONAL.................................. Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Edward Elgar

Star-Spangled Banner
Francis Scott Key

...................... John Milosich
Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Invocation.................................................................................................................................................. Reverend Charles Mock
Shiloh Baptist Church
Erie, Pennsylvania

Welcome

Frank G. Pogue, Ph.D.
President

Greetings.............................................................................................................................................................R. Benjamin Wiley
Vice Chair, Board of Governors, State System of Higher Education
Chair, Council of Trustees

With a Voice of Singing
Kenneth Jennings

....................................University Chorale
Peter van den Honert, D.M.A., Conductor

Awarding of Honorary Doctorate
Donald F. DiPlacido

Frank G. Pogue

Student Address ................................................................................................................................................. Jennifer A. Snider
Bachelor of Science in Education, Health and Physical Education

Alumni Address

.................... Daniel Higham
President, Alumni Association
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Presentation of Candidates .................................................................................................................................Robert C. Weber
Philip R Kerstetter, Ph.D., Dean of Education and Graduate Studies
Terry L. Smith, Ph.D., Dean of Liberal Arts
Eric A. Randall, Ph.D., Dean of Science, Management and Technologies
Richard E. Arnold, Ph.D., Dean of Academic Services

Message from the President and Conferring of Degrees

Colors Distinctive of the
Disciplines and Professions

Frank G. Pogue

Alma Mater

...................... John Milosich
Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Benediction..................................................................................................................................... Reverend Dr. Robert Schmidt
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Edinboro, Pennsylvania

Fanfare and Recessional....................................... RECESSIONAL...............................................Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Edward Elgar
The audience is asked to stand during the Processional and Recessional and to join in the singing of the National Anthem
and the Alma Mater.

Apricot.............
Dark Blue........
Light Blue........
Peacock Blue...
Brown..............
Citron...............
Copper.............
Crimson...........
Drab.................
Gray.................
Silver Gray.....
Green................
Olive Green....
Sage Green.....
Lemon..............
Lilac..................
Maize...............
Orange.............
Pink..................
Salmon Pink....
Purple..............
Russet...............
Scarlet..............
White................
Golden Yellow

Nursing
Philosophy
Education
Public Administration
Fine Arts
Social Work
Economics
Journalism
Business
Veterinary Science
Oratory
Medicine
Pharmacy
Physical Education
Library Science
Dentistry
Agriculture
Engineering
Music
Public Health
Law
Forestry
Theology
Arts, Letters and Humanities
Science

University Faculty Marshals
Edmund Abegg
Philosophy
Ruthanne Atkinson
Elementary Education
Ronald Baker
Mathematics and Computer Science
Joyce Berry
Physics and Technology
Roy Brant
Political Science and Criminal Justice
Fred Caro
Health and Physical Education
Chuen Chow
Geosciences

James Dunn
Business Administration
and Economics
Richard Forcucci
Speech and Communication Studies

Karl Nordberg
Educational Services
Patricia Nosel
Nursing

Barbara Grippe
Library

Alfred Riccomini
Special Education and
School Psychology

Richard Heasley
Sociology/Anthropology/Social Work

Janet Rogers
Chemistry

Robert Matthews
Music

Andrew Rusnak
History

W. James McHenry
Counseling and Human Development

Eugene Stoddard
English and Theatre Arts

Homer Mershon
Foreign Languages

Robert Tammariello
Biology and Health Services

Jack Culbertson
Psychology

Suzanne Winterberger
Art
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Honors Award Designations

Gold Stoles........................................................................ Summa Cum Laude
White Stoles ......................................................................Magna Cum Laude
Red Stoles ......................................................................................... Cum Laude
Gold Cords...................................... University Honors Program Graduate
Red Cords ..................................................... Departmental Honor Graduate

The Ceremonial Mace

The ceremonial mace, a symbol of presidential authority, is carried
at the head of the academic procession by the Grand Marshal, Andrew J.
Rusnak. A gift of the Alumni Association, the mace was designed and
executed by Professor Henry Katzwinkel and Dr. Seymour Blinderman,
former chairman of the Art Department. It was first used at the
inauguration of Edinboro State College President Chester T. McNemey, in
1967.
The mace, twenty-seven inches in length, is topped by a sterling
silver sphere studded with circular cabochon rubies, secured by bezels. The
collar of the mace is inlaid with ebony, alternated with silver relief fleur-delis design elements. The cultured pearls mounted in cups encircle the
bottom of the collar symbolizing the thirteen state colleges of Pennsylvania.
The shaft of the mace is composed of Brazilian rosewood sections,
separated by sterling silver rings. The mace is terminated by a cast sterling
silver finial; the five cultured pearls represent the existing curricula. The
rib-like cone form is terminated by a small silver sphere symbolizing the
world.

Academic Vestments

Gown
Although the gown is more frequently black, certain universities have
authorized the use of colored gowns. The bachelor's and master's gowns
are fashioned from black serge. The yoke for the bachelor's gown is
designed to be worn closed and features long, flowing and pointed
sleeves. The master's 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's 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.

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The metal working processes incorporated in the ceremonial mace
include turning, forging, inlaying, stone setting, and lost wax centrifugal
casting.

The Presidential Medallion

The first presidential medallion was presented to former President
Foster F. Diebold during the May, 1981 commencement ceremonies.
Designed and executed by Professor Henry Katzwinkel, the sterling silver
medallion consists of a three and one-half inch pectoral pendant featuring
on its face the figure of a Gordon Highlander with pipes. To the right of the
piper is the Cross of St. Andrew. To the left is the Cross of England.
Flanking the figure is the date 1857, the opening year of the University, and
garland thistles. In the backgroimd are the hills of Scotland, and beneath the
piper is an open book, a symbol of knowledge. On the reverse side is the
sunken crest of the Commonwealth of Permsylvania.

Hood
The most outstanding feature of the academic dress is the hood. It is
usually worn only for the master's and the doctor's 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
the hood lining. The velvet trim of the hood indicates the field in which
the degree was granted.

The pendant descends from a shield containing a triple-towered
castle. The collar of the medallion is comprised of a series of two-inch
shields, alternately bearing three different designs: the meigle, an
interlacing knotwork peculiar to the Pictish school of Celtic art; the Tudor
rose design; and "ESC" in interlocking letters on a background of tabby
weaving. Connecting each of the collar shields is a Cross of St. George,
representing the union of Scotland and England. The entire medallion was
fabricated and cast in the cire perdue (lost wax) process.

Cap
The standard cap is the mortarboard, usually the color of the gown. The
tassel is black for the baccalaureate and master's 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.

Surrounding the silver medallion is a gold crafted circle which
reads "Edinboro University of Pennsylvania." Professor Katzwinkel, now
retired, added this piece to the medallion especially for the Inauguration of
President Frank G. Pogue, and it is now a permanent fixture to the
medallion representing the school's current status as a University.

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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.

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President Frank G. Pogue

Grand Marshal

Frank G. Pogue was appointed the 15th president of Edinboro
University of Pennsylvania on July 1, 1996.

Carrying the ceremonial mace and leading the academic procession
at today's Commencement ceremony is Dr. Andrew J. Rusnak, professor of
history. He has served on the Edinboro University faculty for the past 32

A sociologist. Dr. Pogue holds a bachelor's degree from Alabama
State University, a master's degree from Atlanta University, and a Ph.D.
from the University of Pittsburgh.

years.
Dr. Rusnak received the bachelor of arts degree in history from
Indiana University in 1957 and an M.A. degree in Slavic studies from
Indiana in 1958. He earned his Ph.D. at Ball State University in 1970.

Prior to his presidency at Edinboro University, Dr. Pogue was the
vice chancellor for student affairs and special programs at the State
University of New York (SUNY) Central Administration in Albany, serving
in that position for 10 years. While vice chancellor, he also served for one
year as interim president at the SUNY College at Cobleskill. Prior to his
assignment in the SUNY Central Administration, President Pogue was vice
president for student affairs, associate vice president for research and
educational development, dean of undergraduate studies, and a department
chairperson, all at SUNY Albany.
Dr. Frank G. Pogue

p)j-. Pogue participates in national, regional and statewide leadership
groups. Since 1984, he has served on the Commission on Higher Education
of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and is a former vice chair and member of its Executive
Committee and currently chair of its Task Force on Equity and Diversity. He was appointed chairperson of their
Advisory Committee on Institutional Financial Resources, which advised the Commission on the relationship of
financial resources to institutional accreditation. In addition. Dr. Pogue serves as a member of the American Council
on Education Commission on Government and Public Affairs which advises the Division of Governmental
Relations on the broad range of issues in which congressional and executive branch actions affect colleges and
universities. He was also a member of the 1998 College Board National Forum Committee. Last year. Dr. Pogue was
appointed to the Executive Committee of the Commission on the Rural Agenda of the American Association of
State Colleges and Universities.
Locally, Dr. Pogue serves on the boards of directors for the Erie Conference on Community Development,
the United Way of Erie County, Congressman Phil English's High-Tech Advisory Task Force, the Erie County Fiscal
Management Task Force, the French Creek Council of the Boy Scouts of America, the Martin Luther King Center
Scholarship Committee, and the Greater Erie County Chapter of the American Red Cross, for which he served as
their 1997 capital campaign chairman. Currently, he is serving as the chairperson of the Leadership Gifts Division of
the 1998-99 Presque Isle Partnership Endowment Campaign. In October 1996, President Pogue was appointed by
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge to the Governor's Commission on Academic Standards. He has also been
appointed to the Board of Corporators for both the Hamot Health Foundation and the St. Vincent Health Center.
Dr. Pogue was pleased to teach a course titled "Special Topics in Sociology" for the Department of
Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work during the 1998 fall semester. He was excited to, once again, work in a
classroom environment.
Since becoming president. Dr. Pogue has created the concept and philosophy of the Edinboro Family, a
learner-centered environment where students come first and are an integral part of a caring and supportive campus
community.

Following service in the U.S. Army, Dr. Rusnak began his career as a
high school social studies teacher in College Park, Georgia, in 1959, and
taught in Hammond, Indiana, from 1960 to 1963. He was a doctoral student
at Indiana University for one year before becoming a doctoral teaching
fellow at Ball State from 1964 to 1966. He joined the Edinboro faculty in 1966
as associate professor in the history department and became a full professor
in 1970.
Andrew J. Rusnak

During his career. Dr. Rusnak developed courses in Russian and
East European history, European history, graduate and undergraduate
social science, American government, and methods of teaching secondary
social studies. He taught Russian language courses at the high school and
college level for three years, teaches basic world civilization courses and
developed and still teaches "Immigrant Groups in American Society."
He also developed and presented programs about Russia and
Eastern Europe for secondary schools and originated a course for Project
Enhance called "Russian Language and Culture," which he taught for
several years.
Dr. Rusnak was the founding faculty member of the History Club in
1969 and has served as its advisor or co-advisor for more than 25 years. He
also founded the Tau Nu chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the international
history honor society, which recently celebrated its silver anniversary.
In 1976 he helped to establish the National History Day
Competition for middle and secondary school students in Pennsylvania. He
served as regional director from 1976 to 1993 and participated on the state
committee of the National History Day local competition. Dr. Rusnak was
chairperson of the history department from 1992 to 1996, and has been a
member of Edinboro's Graduate Council since its founding in the late 1960s.
Dr. Rusnak is a member of the American Association for the
Advancement of Slavic Studies, the American Historical Association, the
Organization of American Historians, and the Immigration History Society.
Among his many honors. Dr. Rusnak received a post-doctoral
fellowship for the Russian Language Workshop at Boston University in
1986.
Dr. Rusnak's wife, Nancy, is a music teacher at Our Lady of Mt.
Carmel School in Erie. He has three daughters, all of whom are Edinboro
graduates. Catherine is a captain in the U.S. Army, Susan is an attorney in
Cleveland, and Natalie recently graduated from Edinboro.

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Honorary Doctorate

Master's Degrees

Donald R DiPlacido, former president of the Erie Area Chamber of
Commerce, has been selected to receive the degree Doctor of Public Service
{doctor beneficiorum publicorum, honoris causa) at today's Commencement
ceremony.
From 1983 until 1998, doing business in Erie, Pennsylvania, also
meant doing business with Don DiPlacido. During his 15 years with the
Chamber, Mr. DiPlacido was a leader in northwestern Pennsylvania and the
Commonwealth as a catalyst for private-public cooperation, the application
of "Total Quality Management" principles for business and the community,
the development of Canadian and other international trade, fostering the
application of the current technology, business cooperation for education
reform, business-community outreach, and the encouragement of economic
development.

Donald E DiPlacido

Among his many accomplishments are the development of the
world's first regional Quality Awards based on the Malcolm Baldrige
National Quality Awards, the Erie Excellence Council, the annual North
Coast Quality Conference, the Total Quality Management Institute, the
annual Legislator Appreciation Dinner, the Creating Community program,
the Adopt-a-School and Apple Corps business-education partnership
programs, and a major Internet website, offering the world a wealth of
easily accessible information about the Erie area.

Graduate Studies
Philip P. Kerstetter, Ph.D., Dean

Master of Arts
Art

Clinical Psychology

Donald Thomas Capan, B.A., Gannon University, 1991
Janice M. Clark, B.A., Edinboro University of Permsylvania, 1990
* Alice Getty Dalmaso, B.A., Thiel College, 1970
Carley Michelle Koscinski, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1996
Bethany Anne Spicer, B.S., Edinboro University of Permsylvania, 1994
Jennifer R. Stoddard, B.A., Edinboro University of Permsylvania, 1995
* Yvorme Tate, B.A., Cheyney University of Permsylvania, 1990

Counseling

* Diana Darlene Beck, B.A., Edinboro University of Permsylvania, 1996
Kristy L. Cole-Prenatt, B.S., Edinboro University of Permsylvania, 1988
Tracy Lyrm DeFelice, B.A., Edinboro University of Permsylvania, 1993
* Sarah L. Hunt, B.S., Edinboro University of Permsylvania, 1996
Amy M. Kindling, B.S., Mercyhurst College, 1994
Stanley R. Klein, B.A., Allegheny College, 1995
* Georj LeMont Lewis, B.S., Edinboro University of Permsylvania, 1993
April M. Longwell, B.A., University of Maryland, 1973
Charlotte M. Mainon, B.S., Edinboro University of Permsylvania, 1996
Julie B. Nelson, B.A., Edinboro University of Permsylvania, 1995
Stephanie Lyrm Richards, B.A., Perm State University, 1995
* Gayle Marie Steinheiser, B.S., Edinboro University of Permsylvania, 1993
* Marie Elena Tavarri, B.S., Edinboro University of Permsylvania, 1988
* Wanda Denise Tyler, B.S., James Madison University, 1996
Melissa Lyrm Theresa Waclawik, B.S., Mercyhurst College, 1994

He was awarded the Leadership Erie Founders Award and an Erie
Business Center honorary associate degree in 1997, Distinguished Sales &
Marketing Career Award by the Sales & Marketing Executives Association
in 1991, U.S. Chamber Founding Member Award in 1987, First Annual City
of Erie Goodwill Ambassador Award in 1986, Ad Person of the Year Award
in 1984 and 1985 by the Erie Ad Club, and Retailer of the Year Award in
1971 by the National Retail Merchant Association.

Social Sciences

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Dianna Jean Borstad, B.A., University of Minnesota/Duluth, 1993

Communication Studies

Prior to joining the Chamber, Mr. DiPlacido had a long career in
retail management. He was merchandising vice president for Erie's
downtown Boston Store from 1945 through 1978, and general manager of
the Erie stores for the Joseph Home Company from 1978 to 1983.

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* Patricia C. Morelli, B.S., Thiel College, 1960
Richard D. Osborn, B.F.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1991
* Julia Teresa Perdomo, B.A., University Pedagogica Exp Lib, 1986
Renee M. Zettle-Sterling, B.F.A., Indiana University, 1993

* Jeffrey Michael Bowden, B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1996
Michaelle Ruth Graham, B.A., California University of Pennsylvania, 1996
* Christopher Robert Mazzarella, B.A., Asbury College, 1996
Meghan Lynn Wingerson, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1996

Chamber membership tripled under Mr. DiPlacido, and several
cost-saving programs were initiated, most notably the Chamber Concept
Group through the Alliance Health Network, as well as the AT&T "Profit by
Association" and other discount programs for member organizations.
A native of Erie, Mr. DiPlacido attended Sacred Heart Parochial
School, Strong Vincent High School and Gannon University and serves
actively on the boards of directors and advisory groups of more than 20 area
organizations and companies, including those in business and industry,
health care, education and training, arts and culture, and community
service.

* Kiyo Matsumoto, B.A., Aoyama Gakuin University, 1991

Christina Reagle, B.A., Lycoming College, 1992

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Christine Lee Bainbridge, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1993

Speech-Language
Pathology

* Ronda S. Baker, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1996

Joseph M. Farrow, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1996

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Mary B. Hauser, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1996
Jean Constance Carty Smart, B.A., University of The West Indies, 1981
Rebekah Lynn Smith, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1996
Amy Louise Sprott, B.A., Duquesne University, 1994
Cheryl Ann Steele, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1996
Jennifer Lynne Wittmaak, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1996

Secondary School
Administration
Special Education

* Bridgette Marie Bruno, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1996
* Sarah Kathleen Castonguay, B.S., University of Pittsburgh, 1993

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Elementary Education

Ernest Dettore III, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1995
William Roland Hosmer, B.A., Notre Dame College, 1995
Dawn Renee Johnson-Hanaway, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1995
Jennifer L. Johnston, B.S., Clarion University of Peimsylvania, 1994
Barbara Ann Jones, B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1995
Pamela J. Marsh-Overholt, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1994
Mark Vincent Mecca, B.A., Canisius College, 1992
Amy Ann Pillitteri, B.A., California University of Pennsylvania, 1996
Nicole Michelle Ropchock, B.A., Edinboro University of Peimsylvania, 1994
Gina Catherine Sink, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1994
Caren Arlice Stewart, B.F.A., Pratt Institute, 1996
Patricia A. Zukowski, B.S., Penn State University, 1990

* Jodi Lynette Betts, B.S., Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, 1993
* Erin Irene Boucher, B.S., Kent State University, 1992
* Steven Lowe Edwards, B.S.Ed., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1994

* Dona A. Grosch, B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1993
* Jeanne Scheffner Peck, B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1995
* Julie Elizabeth Ryan, B.S., SUNY College-Fredonia, 1994
Diane Kristen Schall, B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1997
Christa M. Sherred, B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1997

Master of Education
Educational Psychology

Thomas J. Macivlewicz Jr., B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1992
Stanley W. Parker, B.S., University of Pittsburgh, 1984

Master of Fine Arts

James Byron Bove, B.F.A., West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 1992
Mary Megan Dull, S.N.D., B.A., Notre Dame College, 1971
David Peter Mitri, B.F.A., Kent State University, 1996

Master of Science
Biology

Master of Science in
Nursing

* Rui Jun Li, B.M., Shandong Medical University, 1982

* Karen L)mn Bugaj, B.S.N., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1992
* Mary Schwab Ferraro, B.S.N., University of Pittsburgh, 1982

* Jeffrey R. Floch, B.S.Ed., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1982

* Katherine Marie Hatton, B.S.Ed., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1969
Julianne Elizabeth McGann, B.A., Miami University at Oxford, Ohio, 1994
Kristina Lynn Retzleff, B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1997
* Sue Ellen Ross, B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1976
* Amy M. Swanson, B.S.Ed., Gannon University, 1984
* Dawn Elaine Tavana, B.A., Carlow College, 1991

Elementary School
Administration

* William Charles Tarbell, B.S., Gannon University, 1992

Reading
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Lisa M. Ciederski, B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1994
Alida Lynn Coletta, B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1997
William Edward Cross, B.A., University of Pittsburgh, 1979
Pamela Beatrice DiTulio, B.S., Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 1996
Holly Marie Irwin, B.S.Ed., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1992
Jennifer Ann Januck, B.A., Grove City College, 1994
Antoinette Dee Kasprzak, B.S., University of Wisconsin, 1981
Amy Chevalier Leemhuis, B.S., Gannon University, 1987
Judith Ann Misinec, B.A., Kent State University, 1975
Amy Lynn Prenatt, B.S., Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 1994
Patrida Ann Territo, B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1997
Darlene E. TerwilUger, B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1993

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The University does not claim the list of degree candidates or honors designations is absolutely accurate. Students are granted degrees
only if they meet all academic and financial requirements.

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Honors

Baccalaureate and Associate Degrees

The following degree candidates have earned at least sixty-four credits as undergraduate students of Edinboro University and have
attained the following cumulative averages; Siunma Cum Laude, 3.80 to 4.00; Magna Cum Laude, 3.60 to 3.79; and Cum Laude, 3.40 to
3.59.

School of Liberal Arts

Bachelor of Arts

Summa Cum Laude
Sherry Anne Arndt
Dana Andrew Atwood
Abdul Rehman Ali Baig
Laurie Lynn Berti
Michelle Eileen Daly
Heather Kristin Edmunds
Gregory Smith Feltenberger
Jennifer Beth Gorzjmski

Terry L. Smith, Ph.D., Dean

Heather Ann Gross
Trade Ann Lazenby
Yuntao Liu
Jamie Lynn McGarvie
Kellie Ann Meyer
Katherine Suzanne Milligan
Elayne M. Morphy
Jaclyn Michele Niederriter

Dianna J. Ross
DeAnna Lynn Runyan
Scott Neal Seaman
Shannon Lynn Shuffstall
Debra Newman Steadman
Donna Marie Wall
Shawn M. Williams

* Kelly Anne Mankowski

Anthropology
* Michael L. Hurley
Christopher John Stanonis

Raquel Amber McGowan
Lori Beth Messenger

History

James Joseph Reitlinger

Devon Allen Johnson
* Patrick D. Moore - Magna
John Bryant Owen

* Nadene Nicole Rice

Jennifer L)mn Ankney
Carol Ann Guenther
Arpana Gupta
Russell E. Hayek
Jill Marie Hayes
Darin Everett Henry
Kevin Paul Herskovitz
Halima Jamil Holloway
Jodi Nicole Hood
Carla S. Horton
Bryan Phillip Lewis
Erin Marie Madigan
Catherine Marie McCall
Patrick D. Moore
Jaime Lynn Pash

Scott William Pendleton
David B. Rolph
Sarah Ann Rowe
Brian George Sandberg
Chris Richard Seier
Kristina Daina SUazas
Deborah Ann Sorgen
John George Still
Aimee Leanne Swantek
Carrie Leigh Synan
Wai-Min Tang
April Lynn Tichenor
Stephanie Marie Vogler

Thomas Matthew Green
Wai-Min Tang - Magna
April Lynn Tichenor - Magna
* Sherry Lee Twyford

John Vincent Rodriguez - Cum
* Megan Lynn Romigh
Myra Kathryn Schneider

Elizabeth Ann Sul

Criminal Justice
* Shawn Wesley Arford

Music

Michael John Tautin - Cum
Timothy Paul Travis

Angela Lynn Capela - Cum

Leanne Nichole Wilkins

Larry John Graham
John Joseph Milosich

Jason G. Argueta

Brian George Sandberg - Magna
Erin Leigh Stahlman

Drama

Aaron J. Stiner

Lisa Elaine Boots - Cum

Leytha M. Jaquith
Debra Lynn Jones
John D. Karolewics
Carrie Rae Kindel
Courtney Lynn Kirkpatrick
Roy Henry Krell
Erica Leigh Lynch
Sharon A. McKenney
Gretchen Elise Morgenstem
Deborah R. Nauman
David Theodore Ohmer
Tammy Sue Pahls
Brooke Alyson Parker
Nina Nicole Portier

Amy Grace Rapelje
John Vincent Rodriguez
Glenda Sue Roskowski
Brenda S. Saxton
Bryan M. Schwartz
Tracy Ann Seus
James R. Skidmore
Jennifer A. Snider
Julee Marie Spurgeon
Michael John Tautin
Tina Louise Weed
Aaron William Weicht
Heidi Leanne Wirtner
Thomas Wolfgang III

* Keith B. Carney

Jennifer Irene Anderson

* Manuel Ellsworth Clevenger

Crystal S. Kupar

Psychology

Mandy Mae Conway
* Sarah Christine Crom
Karana Rae Doxey
Brian Keith Eastman

English

Sherry Anne Arndt - Summa
Paul Michael Blandino

Michael Vincent Ferko

Dana Andrew Atwood - Summa

Daniel Reed Flatt

Laura Leigh Clark - Cum

Jennifer Leigh Froley
Ronald John Gaudelli
Michael L. Hart
* Kevin Paul Herskovitz - Magna
* Daniel Paul Hnatkovich
Tory Tyrone Hunt
Brent Alan Imhof

University Honors Program

* Megan Melissa Drummond
Jamie Lynn Merklinger

Roy Henry Krell
Carrie Leigh Synan

Jaimie Lynn Boone
Imani LaKeesh Boyd
* Bonnie K. Casane
* John Ross Casella

* Carrie Lee Miller

Kara Louise Cook

* Anthony Paul Montagna

Deborah J. Darcangelo - Magna

Roger Christopher Panella

Stephen Douglas Drazick

Kimberly Denise Sekinger

Heather Kristin Edmimds - Summa

Julee Marie Spurgeon - Cum

Matthew Frederick Ehman
* Debra Jean Fales
Carrie Alane Fitch

* April Christine Johnson

Kevin Paul Herskovitz
Carla S. Horton

Drew Stacy Kavelines

Scott Neal Seaman - Summa

Jason Patrick Beasom

Cum Laude

Humanities

Kenneth Michael Rubel

* Tracy Ann Seus - Cum

Brian Matthew Beech

Heather Kristin Edmunds
Kevin Scott Frazier
Arpana Gupta

Stephanie Ella McCracken

* Jaime L)mn Pash - Magna

Tonya Lavette Ravnell

Magna Cum Laude

Nicholas Philip Amrhein
Joanne Marie Anderson
Vickie Lynn Babcock
Lisa Elaine Boots
Colleen Marie Bimyan
Angela Lynn Capela
Megan Diane Carney
Handrick Retamar Carr
Jill Elizabeth Caruso
Laura Leigh Clark
Lynn Dixon Stewart
Darla S. Heckman
Maureen Noel Hobart
Jennifer Aim Horensky

German

* Joshua Owens McFarland

Jonathan David Piendel

Art History

Ludlle A. Aleprete
Tracy Lynn Barefoot
Susan A. Burton
Robert Alan Bush
Jolene Lynnette Christie
Deborah J. Darcangelo
Erin Lane Dean
Kenneth Paul Diehl
Rachel Ann Dom
Attila Parkas
Jenny Lee Foringer
Kevin Scott Frazier
Michael P. Friedrich
Jennifer Lynn Geddes

Corrina Marie Lolley
* Michelle L. Magness

Debra Lynn Jones - Cum

Deborah M. Harnett

Michael David Kerchansky

Todd R. Johnston

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* Courtney L)mn Kirkpatrick - Cum

Speech Communications

Josette M. LaRoche

Robert Alan Bush - Magna
Benjamin J. Campasino
Opal Elizabeth Cintron

* Leslie Luree Levinson

Kari Lynn Anderson

* Jeffrey Thomas Long

Donya Free Appling

* Brandi Marie Grimm

* Erin Marie Madigan - Magna
* Michelle L. Magness

Laurie Lynn Berti - Summa
Michelle Dawn Bobik

* Kirk Howard Hazen

Nathan Paul Bruno

Sharon A. McKenney - Cum

Megan Diane Carney - Cum

Melissa Aim Miller
Deborah Gene Morehead

Julie Allison Cramer

Jeremy S. Kerber
Coleman Michael Knapp

Elayne M. Morphy - Summa

Erin Lane Dean - Magna
Kenneth Paul Diehl - Magna

Andrew S. Miller

Jason Robert Newhouse

Michael P. Friedrich - Magna

John Frank Mittner Jr.

Christopher Sean Quill
* Chad Allan Randall

* Jason Glenn Grantz

Jennifer Lyn Hamilla

Associate of Arts

Industrial and Trade
Leadership

Human Services

* Mary Ann Herbruck

Karen S. Markham

* Sarah Jean Polaski

Bachelor of Science

Lawrence G. Hruska
* Jennifer Lynn Katko

* Anthony Paul Montagna

Kristen Lawrence Nichols

Susan R. Crumbly
Timothy E. Elder

Marybeth Fogle

Thomas Matthew Thewes

Jessica Lynn Lias
April J. McIntyre

Social Work
Liberal Studies
Vickie Lynn Babcock - Cum
* Julie Anne Baxter

shannon Leigh KaUca

Theresa Lyrm Fulkrod

Jill Marie Hayes - Magna

Peggy Ann Norland
Eric Charles Pfaffle

Carrie May Greene

Jaime Lynn Krotec
Jami Leigh Manafo

* Scott Joseph Robeson

Darla S. Heckman - Cum

William C. Pohl

Renee Anne Groover

Garreth John Miles

* April Rollins

Diane Marie Hogan

Lee J. Prindle

* Glenda Sue Roskowski - Cum

Halima Jamil Holloway - Magna

David R. Quiggle

Tammy Jo Hawley
Stephanie Lynn Johnson

* Bryan M. Schwartz - Cum

Roberta Marie Randolph

* Bethany Erin Hawk

Randall Kenneth Hurlbiut

Lori Jean Simkovic

Shana Marie Snyder

Ginger Beth Juart

Eric T. Skorupski

Amanda J. Stahovic

John D. Karolewics - Cum

Jason Carlyle Thompson

* Jime A. Lesko
* Erica Michelle Loizes

Stephanie Marie Vogler - Magna

* Daniel Paul McLaughlin Jr.

Meghan Michelle Long

Kenneth Wayne Whitman

Shannon Renee Miller

Heidi Leanne Wirtner - Cum

* Tamara Lynn Morgan
Tammy Sue Pahls - Cum

* John George Still - Magna
Amy Foote Waterman
* Tina Louise Weed - Ciun
Christopher J. Winters
Debra Johanna Wright

* Kara S. Kriner

Matthew K. Norton

* Alison Morea Rogers

Fine Arts/Crafts

Melanie Sue Pratt

Sociology
* Brian Lamont Barney

Teresa Jill Knecht

Kimberly Christine Schenkel
* Brenda Lee Stack

DeVaughn Louis Robinson

Nathan D. Blank

Aimee Leanne Swantek - Magna

Kelly Ann Ruokonen

Cory John Bonnet

Debra N. Tucker

Christine A. Rutkowski

Jill Dawn Brougher
Attila Farkas - Magna

* Della Simcheck

Emily A. Snavely
Jason Michael Taylor

Speech and Hearing
Disorders

Emily Sarah VanTassel

Brooke Alyson Parker - Cum

* Scott William Pendleton - Magna
Jason Paul Pottle

Darlene S. Lang

JoAn E. Norr
* John L. Schott

Brian M. Geary
Carol Ann Guenther - Magna
Walter Lester Herrmann

* Melissa Jane Wiles

Christian Bernard Kuharik
Molly Kathleen Maroney

* Dawn Marie Hill

* Gretchen Renae Negley
Richard B. Rickabaugh

Kimberly Ann Lenart
Kolene Marie Martin
* Maria Cristina San-Lucas
* Julie Renee Shannon
Alexander Grady Sink
* Nancy E. Wagner

BachclOf of Fine ArtS

Sarah Ann Rowe - Magna
Dale Harry Snyder Jr.
* Jennifer Kathleen Stahon

Applied Media AltS

Shawn M. Williams - Summa

Donna Marie Baker
David T. Bollman
* Christy Lea Brunner
* Kimberly Jean Burkholder

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Environmental Science

Eric A. Randall, Ph.D., Dean
Joanne Marie Anderson - Cum

Bachelor of Science in
Nursing

Ryan James Croyle

Bachelor of Arts
Biology
* Denise Marie Sentz

Bachelor of Science
Biology
Darin Everett Henry - Magna
Eric Lawrence-Rizzo Jimmerson
* Karen Maria Kemp

Monica Elaine Robinson
Kristina Daina SUazas - Magna

Staq^ Lynn Baron

Bethany L. Finger

Fred Richard Mainhart

Michael Shay Font

James D. Martucci
Harold Eugene Myers Jr.

Damian B. Hayes
Jeffrey Alan Johnson

Wendy Renee Owens

Michael Joseph Manley

* Laura L. Proctor
Christopher Terrence Rudd
DeAnna Lynn Rimyan - Summa

Kelly Lisa Joseph

Environmental Studies/
Geography

Cheryl Lorraine Maddy

Sharon Lynne Van Epps

* Melissa L)mn Shultz

Melissa Ann Farrow

Debra Newman Steadman - Summa

Aaron S. Fitch

Jason R. Steyer

Matthew Louis Ace
* Pooma Upendra Amarasinghe

Sanath P. Amarasinghe
Nicholas Philip Amrhein - Cum

Geography
Amysue Alliesen Strickland

Geology
Toby James Grzejka
* Jaye Marcum Kain
Geoffrey S. Kristof

Sajid Ali Suhag

Sarah Elizabeth Maset
Thomas Wolfgang III - Cum

Allan F. Wright

James R. Skidmore - Cum
James Anthony Sok

Matthew Layton Swanson

Amy L. Wilcox

David Kendall Salvatore
Chris Richard Seier - Magna

Jon C. DuFalla

Business Administration

Daniel M. Tollini

Amy E. Swift
Wai-Min Tang - Magna

Medical Technology

Abdul Rehman Ali Baig - Summa

Jennifer Lynn Walker

Susan Rachel Barczynski

Jeffrey T. Zajac

* Christopher Todd Barron

Pamela Lynn Bowers
* William Howard Campbell III
* Roy Henry Krell - Cum
Erin Leigh Young

Computer Science

Matthew E. Diss

Matthew Paul Andrews

Lynn Dixon Stewart - Cum

Rebecca Lynn Busch

Vincent Owen Fallara

Anthony G. DiGregorio

Kristin J. Fiore

Jodi Nicole Hood - Magna

* Jeffrey Andrew Fox

Vicky Andrea Gavrielidou

Physics

* Justin Avery Held

Peter Byron Tutak

Associate of Science
General Business
Administration
* Christopher Michael Bellas

* James N. Rooney
Deborah A. Trimble
* Justin T. Yohn

Biomedical Equipment
Technology

Medical Laboratory
Technology

* Gregory Smith Feltenberger - Summa

* Denise L. Powers

* Amy Lyim Flannigan
* Arpana Gupta - Magna

Brian Wedekind

Benjamin R. Hoak
Keith Alan Martin
* Kimberly Michele Morrow

Nursing

Carrie Leigh Synan - Magna
Aime Louise Bluxome

Michelle Katherine Kedzierski

Economics

Jonathan J. Kirk
Craig Thomas Kuhn
* Zahid Ahmed Laghari
Valerie Lynne Lippert
Joseph F. Long

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Associate of Engineering
Technology

Gary J. Temple

Robert Eugene Lyim

Darcie L. Johnston

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* Debra Lynn Cornwell

Yimtao Liu - Summa
* Jonathan Bradley Roiunfort

* Daniel G. Gayman
Adrian Patrick Hxmt

* Jeffrey Frank Clason

* Randolph Timothy Tauber

* Jolene Lynnette Christie - Magna

Lori A. Cormick
* Dawn Rae Cziczin

Roblyn Marie Stotsky

Nuclear Medicine
Technology

Handrick Retamar Carr - Cum
Ryan P. Corbett

Natural Science and
Mathematics

William McBride Jr.
* Paul C. Pisarchick

Kristi Kay Krotzer

Jonathan Scott Phillips

Chemistry
* Justin T. Yohn

Kerry K. Kerr
James J. Krepp

* Anita Faith Joslyn

* Marijo Elizabeth Lyda

* Jill E. Wittenburg

* Scott B. Bradley

Jason Robert Grinarml
* Christopher Gordon Herbst

* Wendy S. Burbules

* Rachel Ann Dom - Magna

Leslie A. Bartley

Mathematics

Randolph Thomas Becker
* Brian Paul Becker
* Cherie Anne Cammarata
* Deborah M. Carson
* Jodi Lyrm Coccimiglio
* Michele Rene Dean
* Donna Marie Flite
* Joseph C. Germino
* Michelle Diane Houlihan
* Elizabeth Anne Kosin
* Theodore Michael Laird
* Michelle Elena Narke
* Catherine Marie Sayenga
* Luann R. Shaffer
* John M. Shippling
* Christine Marie Sorgen
* Deborah Ann Sorgen - Magna
* Melissa M. Spinozzi
* Beata Ana Stark
* Stacy Ann Wieczorek

Kimberly Aime Tatters
* Stephanie L)mn Tlmko

Manufacturing Engineering
Technology

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Andrew R. Johnson

School of Education

Secondary Education Biology

Philip P. Kerstetter, Ph.D., Dean

* Matthew Blaine Austin

Bachelor of Science in
Art Education
Colleen Marie Bunyan - Cum
Mark Frederick Chevalier
Wilbert Chauncey DePew III
* Thomas Anthony Esposito
Michele Marie Kauffman
Hattie Jo Lehman
Troy Ryan Preece
April Lynn Tichenor - Magna

Bachelor of Science in
Education
Elementary Education
Lucille A. Aleprete - Magna
Amy Cathlene Allegretto
Melissa Anne Balog
Mary Louise Beckman
Susan Jean Bixler
Christopher Michael Boyd
Michelle Lee Brant
* Aimee Lyn Brenot
* Mary Kathleen Cockbum

Traci Arm Davis
Kathryn Mary Eades
Mark Francis Eisert
Kevin Scott Frazier - Magna
Erin M. Fry
Brenda Marie Gomey
Jennifer Beth Gorzynski - Suimna
Robert Paul Gulick
Elizabeth Arm Hoffman
Elisa Katrine Holmes
Melissa B. Johnson
Kara J. Johnston
* Krista Kermedy
Carrie Rae Kindel - Cum
Trade Aim Lazenby - Summa
Bryan Phillip Lewis - Magna
* Kimberly Aim Lobdell
Erica Leigh Lynch - Cum
Angela Marie MartoreUi

Catherine Marie McCall - Magna
Betsy Cecelia McCartney
Beth A. McCormick
Kellie Arm Meyer - Summa
Jeremy Daniel Mifsud
* Christopher Michael Nagg
* Patti Jo Nelson

Kathy Ja5me Nesbitt
* Gregg Louis Paladina
Todd Michael Plunkert
Amy Grace Rapelje - Cum
Carrie Lynn Raun
* Linda Marie Richard
Amy Marie Richardson
Robyn Suzanne Richardson
Ellen Stefanie Sagona
* Brenda S. Saxton - Cum
Melissa Dawn Schultz
Robin Kim Shafer
Amanda Lee Smith
Stacy Ann Tarbell
Stacye Arm Tysarczyk
Donna Marie Wall - Summa
Lori Heather Weyeneth

Elementary Education/
Mentally-Physically
Handicapped
Christine Margaret Bevan
Ansley Jane Bowles
Aimee Sue Chittester
Kristin Carol Coykendall
Michelle Eileen Daly - Summa
Michelle Lynn Davis
Joseph Anthony Felix
Lisa Marie Fowler
Jennifer Lynn Geddes - Magna
Janet Lynn Germek
Heather Ann Gross - Summa
Nicole Frances Hardester
Russell E. Hayek - Magna
Kristin J. Hegan
Tammy L. Hice
Maureen Noel Hobart - Cum
Lisa Suzanne Huhta
Leah F. Imhoff
Leytha M. Jaquith - Cum
Molly A. McKeegan

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Kimberly Arm McMichael
Elizabeth Arm Mitchell
Amanda Moore
Kerry Ann Earley Mustafa
Laurie Marie Phillips
Yvonne Katrina Rhodes
Tamara L5mn Rock
David B. Rolph - Magna
* Michael Louis Romeo
Dianna J. Ross - Summa
Shannon Lynne Sargent
Shannon Lynn Shuffstall - Summa
Jason Michael Smith
Shelli Rae Stafford
Melissa C. Vanzin
Aaron William Weicht - Cum
Julie Arm Yoimt

Health and Physical
Education
Sheila Anne Bancroft
Jill Elizabeth Caruso - Cum
Benjamin Neil Fleming
Gina Marie Hartle
Lisa Marie Hokaj
* Andrew D. Hough

Kimberly Ann Batykefer
Jamie Lynn McGarvie - Summa
David Theodore Ohmer - Cum
Keith David Riley
Ralph H. Sundelin

Ronald C. Poker

Secondary Education German
Stephanie Lee Rummel

Secondary Education Comprehensive English
Natalie Jean Carlson
Jenny Lee Foringer - Magna
Jennifer Ann Horensky - Cum
Katherine Suzanne Milligan - Summa
Deborah R. Nauman - Cum
Nina Nicole Portier - Cum

Secondary Education Earth/Space Science
Patrick Michael Goff
James John Washok

John Robert Jones Jr.
Molly Kathleen O'Malley
Michael Anthony Romano
Scott Michael Scariot
Lindsay Dawn Siple

Secondary Education General Science

Secondary Education Mathematics

Associate of Science
Pre-School Education

Jaclyn Michele Niederriter - Summa
* Evans Twum-Danso
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Secondary Education Social Science
Robert B. Blyzwick
Damian E. Bounds
Charles Reed Hillegas
Carla S. Horton - Magna

Kevin G. Menser
Dale Ellen Mills
Patrick M. Nolan
Tami Renee Piljuga
Jennifer A. Snider - Cum
* Matthew Daniel Stein
Ralph H. Sundelin

Mentally and Physically
Handicapped
Tracy Lynn Barefoot - Magna
Heather Ann Erickson
Jessica Denise McFarlane
Gretchen EUse Morgenstem - Cum
Jennifer Leigh O'Donnell

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Rosearm G. Bauer
Carrie Lindsey Biondi
Robin Cassandra Brown
Tara Jean Carr
Lynette Fay Connors
Shawna Nicole Etter
Florence Audrey Hanes
Tina Louise Loomis
Tammy Lee McCammon
Holly Lynn Mears-Thomas
Antionette Marie Triana

* Amy Elizabeth Wilson

Bachelor of Arts in Specialized Studies
Richard E. Arnold, Ph.D., Dean
* Carla D. Barnes

Lyvonne Lynette Battle
Brian C. Boyce
* Susan A. Burton - Magna

Cynthia Rene Gosser

Cara Christine Oathout

Vanessa Lyim Hamilton
Christopher Gordon Herbst

Erik Charles Phillips

Joshua Michael Homer

Patricia L. Chapman

* Jarrod Michael Johns

Jason Ray Doneluck

* Christopher Michael Mamelos

* Mary Lisa Ricdutti

David Dal Richards
Matthew James Sauserman
* Tiffini Jade Strumila

* Nicole M. DuPlanti

John N. May

*■ Robert Edward Thomas

* Gregory Smith Feltenberger - Summa

Shawn P. Migliaccio

* Travis S. Thome

* Students who completed degree requirements during Siunmer 1998.

The University does not claim the list of degree candidates or honors designations is absolutely accurate. Students are granted degrees
only if they meet all academic and financial requirements.
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A member of the State System of Higher Education,
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity
for all persons in its educational programs, activities, and employment practices.

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Chancellor, State System of
Higher Education

James H. McCormick

Board of Governors, State
System of Higher Education

F. Eugene Dixon Jr. - Chairman
Kim E. Lyttle - Vice Chair
R. Benjamin Wiley - Vice Chair
Syed R. Ali-Zaidi
Muriel Berman
Jason B. Bozzone - Student Representative
Jeffrey W. Coy
Daniel R Elby
Lawrence J. Flint - Student Representative
Glenn Y. Forney
Charles A Gomulka
Eugene W. Hickok Jr.
F. Joseph Loeper
Rocco A. Ortenzio
Thomas J. Ridge
Jere W. Schuler
Patrick J. Stapleton
John K. Thornburgh
Christine J. Toretti

Council of Trustees

R. Benjamin Wiley - Chair
Clifford "Kip" Allen
Patricia Heasley
Frank J. Jakovac
C. Richard Johnston
Benedict J. Miceli
William C. Schulz
Harold C. Shields
Ryler J. Snyder - Student Representative
Harry K. Thomas
James H. McCormick - Chancellor (ex officio)

Commencement Committee

Robert C. Weber - Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs - Chair
Rodney Altemose - Director of Student Activities
Carol BoUa - Coordinator of Special Events and Programs
Janet Bowker - Director, Alumni Affairs
Bettijo Chapman - Student Representative
William Coleman - Assistant Vice President for Facilities
Judy Kubeja - Senior Executive Associate to the Provost
Patti S. Loomis - Director of Public Relations and Publications
Randall McCaslin - Manager, Distance Education and Multi-Media Services
Alice Parker - Administrative Assistant, Office of Records and Registration
Timothy W. Pilewski - Coordinator of Records and Registration
Lorraine Revak - Facilities Office and General Services Manager
Peter van den Honert - Chair, Department of Music