COMMENCEMENT

May 12,2007

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
OF PENNSYLVANIA

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
Convocation

Prelude

Pomp and Circumstance
Edward Elgar

Star-Spangled Banner
Francis Scott Key

Invocation

Message from the President

Old Irish Blessing
Denis Agay

Pearl W. Bartelt, Ph.D.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Ajfairs

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

ACADEMIC PROCESSIONAL
Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Leah Miller
Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Reverend Hayes Moses
Greater Bethlehem Temple
Erie, Pennsylvania

Frank G. Pogue, Ph.D.
President

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

Awarding of Honorary Doctorate
Frank G. Pogue

Harry K. Thomas, Esq.
Chair, Edinboro University Council of Trustees

Awarding of Honorary Doctorate
Dorothy Dexter Pogue

Catherine M. Manning, SSJ
Edinboro University Council of Trustees

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Student Address

Crystal D. Epps-Jones
Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication

COLORS DISTINCTIVE OF THE
DISCIPLINES AND PROFESSIONS

HONORS DESIGNATIONS
Gold Stoles............................ Summa Cum Laude

Alumni Greetings

Presentation of Candidates

James F. Geronimo, Esq.
President, Alumni Association Board of Directors

Pearl W. Bartelt
R. Scott Baldwin, Ph.D., Dean of Graduate Studies
and Research
Terry L. Smith, Ph.D., Dean of Liberal Arts
Eric A. Randall, Ph.D., Dean of Science, Management
and Technology
Kenneth M. Adams, Ph.D., Interim Dean of Education
Denise L. Ohler, Ed.D., Assistant Vice President for
Academic Support Services

Apricot ........................................................Nursing

White Stoles.......................... Magna Cum Laude

Dark Blue............................................... Philosophy

Red Stoles ............................................Cum Laude

Light Blue ................................................ Education

Gold Cords.............. Dr. Robert C. Weber Honors
Program Graduate

Peacock Blue......................Public Administration

Red Cords........... Departmental Honor Graduate

Brown....................................................... Fine Arts
Citron .................................................. Social Work
Copper ....................................................Economics
Crimson..................................................Journalism
Drab ........................................................... Business
Gray ........................................... Veterinary Science

THE CEREMONIAL MACE

Frank G. Pogue

Silver Gray...................................................Oratory

Alma Mater

Leah Miller
Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Benediction

The ceremonial mace, a symbol of presidential
authority, is carried at the head of the academic
procession by the Grand Marshal, Dr. Rhonda
Olive Green ............................................. Pharmacy
Matthews. A gift of the Alumni Association, the
mace
was designed and executed by Professor
Sage Green...............................Physical Education
Henry Katzwinkel and Dr. Seymour Blinderman,
Lemon.......................................................... LibraryScienceformer chairman of the Art Department. It was
first used at the inauguration of Edinboro State
College President Chester T. McNemey, in 1967.
Lilac........................................................... Dentistry

Reverend Hayes Moses

Conferring of Degrees

Green ........................................................ Medicine

The mace, twenty-seven inches in length, is
topped by a sterling silver sphere studded with
circular cabochon rubies, secured by bezels. The
Orange..................................................Engineering
collar of the mace is inlaid with ebony, alternated
Pink................................................................. Music
with silver relief fleur-de-lis design elements. The
cultured pearls mounted in cups encircle the
Salmon Pink...................................................PublicHealthbottom of the collar symbolizing the thirteen state
colleges of Pennsylvania. The shaft of the mace is
Purple................................................................ Law
composed of Brazilian rosewood sections,
separated by sterling silver rings. The mace is
Russet ......................................................... Forestry
terminated by a cast sterling silver finial; the five
cultured pearls represent the existing curricula.
Scarlet........................................................Theology
The rib-like cone form is terminated by a small
silver sphere symbolizing the world.
White ......................Arts, Letters and Humanities
Maize .....................................................Agriculture

Fanfare and Recessional
Edward Elgar

RECESSIONAL
Symphonic Wind Ensemble

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.

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

Golden Yellow.............................................. Science

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THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDALLION
The first presidential medallion was presented
to former President Foster R Diebold during the
May, 1981 commencement ceremonies. Designed
and executed by Professor Flenry Katzwinkel, the
sterling silver medallion consists of a three and
one-half inch pectoral pendant featuring on its face
the figure of a Gordon Flighlander 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 designsthe meigle, an interlacing knotwork peculiar to the
Pictish school of Celtic art; the Tudor rose designand "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 in 1997,
and it is now a permanent fixture to the medallion
representing the school's current status as a
University.

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.

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.

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

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.

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PRESIDENT FRANK G. POGUE
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
(PASSHE) Commission for the Universities and
Commission of Presidents, and the Executive Board of A
Community of Agile Partners in Education (CAPE). He
has served on higher education advisory panels for
Permsylvania Governors Tom Ridge and Edward G.
Rendell.
Locally, Dr. Pogue serves on the Boards of Directors
for the Meadville Area Industrial Commission, the Erie
Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership, and the Erie
Philharmonic Orchestra. Additionally, he serves on the
Boards of Corporators for the Hamot Health Foundation,
the Saint Vincent Health Center, and the Meadville
Medical Center. Dr. Pogue has provided leadership for a
number of regional fund-raising initiatives, including the
Erie County State Employees Combined Appeal (SECA)
campaign, the Erie Day School's Adopt-A-Scholar
scholarship drive, and the Annual Campaign of the
Greater Erie County Chapter of the American Red Cross.
This year, he is serving as the Community Campaign
Chair for the 2007 United Arts Fund Drive.
This year Dr. Pogue was honored by Governor and
Mrs. Rendell for his dedication and service to all of
northwestern Pennsylvania. The Erie Area Chamber of
Commerce presented him with the Louis J. Tullio
Community Service Award. The Greater Erie
Community Action Committee (GECAC) honored him
in 2006 with the R. Benjamin Wiley Memorial Award,
"Spirit of GECAC"; the Othello Myers Johnson Human
Services Award (2004); and with the Paul P. Martin
Community Service Award (2000). In 1999, the
Distinguished Service Award for Leadership and Vision
was presented to him by the SUNY at Albany Council of
Trustees.
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) System Administration in Albany. While vice
chancellor, he also served for one year as interim
president at the SUNY College at Cobleskill.

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.
His 11 years of service at Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania are marked by unprecedented growth and
advancement in academic programs, graduate
enrollment, campus facilities, and fund raising. Ushered
by a nationally-recognized strategic planning process,
academic programs have expanded to include broadcast
and print journalism, forensic chemistry, forensic
accounting, women's studies, character education, and
management information systems among others. At the
same time, online programs have contributed to
significant growth in graduate enrollment. New
accreditations have been achieved in Education,
Business, and Social Work, and accreditation efforts are
under way for the University's programs in Art, Theatre,
Business and Journalism. The University was re­
accredited with commendation for ten years by the
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools in
2003. Under Dr. Pogue's direction, the campus has
undergone a physical transformation that is unparalleled
in the history of the University. New buildings,
renovations, new campus signage, infrastructure
upgrades, and information technology equipment,
networking, and information system enhancements have
ensured that our students and faculty have access to the
facilities and support systems necessary to enable
academic excellence. The doors to Edinboro University
in Meadville opened in 2005, signifying the University's
permanent presence in Crawford County. Access to
Edinboro University in Erie - The Porreco Center was
enhanced through technological connectivity between
and among the University's Edinboro, Erie, and
Meadville locations. As the Sesquicentennial year
concluded this spring, the University successfully
completed the $15 million capital campaign - the
Campaign for Excellence. 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.
Dr. Pogue participates in national, regional and
statewide leadership groups. He serves on the American
Council on Education's (ACE) Commission on Women in
Higher Education and is chair of the American
Association of State Colleges and Universities' (AASCU)
Millennium Leadership Initiative. Regionally, he serves
on the advisory council on affiliated institutions for the
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA)
with which he has been affiliated for more than 30 years.
His statewide involvement includes the Board of
Directors of Pennsylvania Campus Compact, the
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GRAND MARSHAL
Leading the academic procession and
representing her faculty colleagues by carrying
the Ceremonial Mace at today's Commencement
Ceremony is Dr. Rhonda Matthews of the
Sociology Department at Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania.

aspects of University life, in addition to her roles
as teacher and academic advisor.
"In advising students, my goals are twofold,"
she recently wrote. "The first is not so much a
drive to convert people to Sociology as a major if
they are undeclared, but to help them find what
they would like to do and pave the way for
declaration of their major in their chosen field.
Secondly, I strive to direct Sociology majors and
Human Services majors into classes that complete
their majors, but also meet their work goals and
personal interests."

Dr. Matthews' selection as Mace Bearer for
the Spring Commencement is symbolic of the
central role which faculty play in the academic
and personal development of Edinboro's
students.
Dr. Matthews typifies the expertise of our
faculty in scores of disciplines, their dedication to
academic excellence, and most of all, their
commitment to our students.

In addition to her accomplishments in the
classroom and student advising. Professor
Matthews continues her scholarly growth
through participation in myriad workshops,
seminars, and training sessions, and through
delivery of research papers and presentations that
further advance and underscore her excellence in
her chosen discipline.

A member of the American Sociological
Association, the Association of College Personnel
Administrators, and the National Association of
Student Personnel Administrators, Dr. Matthews
earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English
Literature from Alcorn State University. She was
awarded the Master of Education in Counseling
degree by Mississippi State University in
Starkville. She earned the Doctor of Philosophy
degree in Sociology from the University of
Oklahoma at Norman.

With her overriding objective of making a
positive difference in the lives and futures of her
students while helping to fulfill the University's
goals. Dr. Matthews is a true personification of
our talented, dedicated faculty. Her selection as
Mace Bearer honors not only Professor Rhonda
Matthews, but Edinboro University's entire
faculty.

Prior to her arrival at Edinboro, Professor
Matthews served as Allegheny College's Director
of the Office of Diversity Affairs. She was also
Allegheny's Campus Sexual Harassment Officer
and the Associate Director in the Office of
Residence Life. While a visiting professor at
Allegheny College, Dr. Matthews taught courses
in Sociology, Research Methods and Cultural
Anthropology.

UNIVERSITY FACULTY MARSHALS
Dr. Martin Fox, Biology and Health Services Department
Dr. Max Azicri, Political Science and Criminal Justice Department
Dr. Salem Cowher, Professional Studies Department
Ms. Diane Crandall, Art Department
Dr. Kathleen Dailey, Elementary Education Department
Dr. James Dunn, Business Administration and Economics Department
Dr. Jean Faieta, Special Education and School Psychology Department
Ms. Amanda Frantz-Mamani, Foreign Languages Department
Dr. Melissa Gibson-Hancox, Communication and Media Studies Department
Dr. Theodore Haber, Philosophy Department
Dr. David Hurd, Geosciences Department
Dr. Elizabeth Iglesias, Dr. Gerald P. Jackson Department of Academic Support Services
Dr. Kathleen Lipkovich, Health and Physical Education Department
Mr. Charles Marr, English and Theatre Arts Department
Dr. Rhonda Matthews, Sociology Department
Dr. /. Brian McKay and Dr. Karim Hossain, Chemistry and Physics Department
Dr. Nazir Mughal, History and Anthropology Department
Ms. Patricia Nosel, Nursing Department
Dr. Anne Ortega, Music Department
Dr. Patricia Pineo, Mathematics and Computer Science Department
Dr. William Pithers, Psychology Department
Dr. Roy Shinn, Speech, Language and Hearing Department
Dr. Kathleen Stevens, Secondary Education Department
Mr. John Widner, Baron-Fomess Library
Mr. Michael Wiler, Social Work Department

Previously, she was employed in various
teaching and administrative positions at
Oklahoma City Community College, the
University of Oklahoma, San Francisco State
University and Women's Services, Incorporated.
Since joining the Edinboro faculty in 2002,
Professor Matthews immersed herself in all

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HONORARY DOCTORATE
Dr. Frank G. Pogue — whose 11-year
presidency at Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania was built upon a student-centered
philosophy with civility as its core value - has
been selected to receive the degree. Doctor of
Public Service (Doctor Beneficiorum Publicorum,
Honoris Causa), at today's Commencement
Ceremony.

civility beneath which all academic, cultural and
recreational endeavors have flourished within a
safe, nurturing campus environment. In creating
the "Edinboro Family," President Pogue extended
his umbrella of civility to students and their
families, faculty, staff, alumni and all friends of
the University throughout the region, state,
nation and world.

As the University's 15th president. Dr. Pogue
has been the most internally prolific and
externally outreaching leader in Edinboro's
storied 150-year history. Since July 1, 1996, the
Pogue presidency transformed the 585-acre
campus in terms of building renovation, new
construction, unprecedented growth in academic
programs and enrollment, diversity and
inclusion, technology upgrades, and improved
accessibility for those with disabilities. The result
is a user-friendly, aesthetically pleasing academic,
cultural and recreational environment focusing
on student success - and a nationally acclaimed
University.

In 1961, President Pogue earned his
Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Alabama
State University. He earned his Master's degree in
Sociology in 1965 from Atlanta University, and in
1973 he was awarded his Ph.D. in Sociology by
the University of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Pogue's career in higher education has
spanned 45 years, starting with Dean of Students
and Chair of the Department of Sociology and
Anthropology at Philander Smith College in
Little Rock, Arkansas, and culminating with his
presidency at Edinboro University. Along the
way, his upward career path took him through
various teaching, research and administrative
positions, including Vice President for Student
Affairs at the State University of New York at
Albany, and Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
and Special Programs at the State University of
New York System Administration, involving 64
campuses and more than 400,000 students. Upon
his departure in 1996 from SUNY, where his wife,
Dorothy Dexter Pogue, served as a librarian, the
library's staff created the Frank and Dorothy
Pogue Endowment Fund to recognize their
exemplary service to the University.

During Dr. Pogue's tenure, Edinboro
University created an important presence in
Meadville, establishing a vital component to the
region's economic development efforts. With
three locations - Edinboro, Erie and Meadville all linked by free EMTA bus service. Dr. Pogue
further enhanced the University's reputation as
northwestern Pennsylvania's largest and most
comprehensive institution of higher education.
Dr.
Pogue's focus on fundraising,
endowments and scholarship surpasses all
previous efforts. The recently concluded
Campaign for Excellence exceeded its $15 million
goal, unprecedented in Edinboro's prior capital
campaign efforts. The eight Frank G. Pogue
Honors Scholarship Luncheons raised more than
$900,000, a lasting legacy of the Frank and
Dorothy Pogue Scholarship.

In addition to his many on-campus
accomplishments. Dr. Pogue's presidency
extended far beyond the confines of the
University. Regionally, his leadership and service
extended to dozens of civic boards and
commissions, including chairing the Erie County
Millennium Commission and establishing Erie
County's Commission on Civility.

A native of Alabama who grew up in the
legally racially-segregated South, Dr. Pogue
became Pennsylvania's first black president of a
traditionally white college or university. Drawing
upon childhood experiences, educational
opportunities and his sociological background.
President Pogue set out to not only increase
diversity, but firmly establish an umbrella of

The recipient of scores of tributes from local,
regional, state, educational and business leaders,
one of Dr. Pogue's hallmarks has been his
accessibility to students, faculty and staff. He is a
consistently visible figure on Edinboro's campus.
Daily, he is greeted by countless students. Many
bring cookies and pies to the Pogue residence.
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and more than once during his travels he has
stopped for disabled vehicles along Interstate 79
or Route 99, only to discover students in need of

As the final year of the Pogue Presidency
coincided with the University's yearlong
Sesquicentennial Celebration, President Pogue's
accomplishments both on and off campus have
well-positioned Edinboro University for the next
150 years.

assistance.
Dr. Pogue's commitment to the Edinboro
Family went far beyond normal business hours,
as he made coimtless hospital, funeral home and
home visits to comfort Edinboro Family members
in times of illness or mourning.
Dr. and Mrs. Pogue have been married for
more than 40 years. For her contributions as
Edinboro's First Lady, and to the Baron-Forness
Library and the community, Mrs. Pogue is also
being honored today with an honorary Doctorate
in Public Service. The Pogues are the proud
parents of one daughter, Constance Pogue
Williams of Dover, Delaware, and have two
grandsons, Colson and Craig Williams.

HONORARY DOCTORATE
contributions to the Edinboro Family and the
regional community outside the confines of the
University proper - just as she has throughout a
career dedicated to the most lofty ideals of higher
education and service to others.
Mrs. Pogue received her Bachelor of Science
in Elementary Education (with an expertise in
mathematics) from Alabama State University in
Montgomery in 1962. While at Alabama State, she
was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
where she became active in its Community
Outreach Program.
In 1969, Mrs. Pogue earned her Master's
degree in Library Science at the University of
Pittsburgh, and in 1982 she completed course
work for the Advanced Certificate School of
Information and Library Science at the State
University of New York at Albany.

Mrs. Dorothy Dexter Pogue, beloved First
Lady of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania for
the past 11 years, has been selected to receive the
degree. Doctor of Public Service (Doctor
Beneficiorum Publicorum, Honoris Causa), at today's
Commencement Ceremony.

During an earlier period, Dorothy Dexter and
Frank Pogue met, fell in love, and were married
August 24, 1963 at the Mount Olive Baptist
Church No. 2 in Mobile, Alabama. Performing the
wedding ceremony was the late Rev. J.D. Weaver,

Since 1996, Mrs. Pogue not only completed
and complimented the popular, well-respected
"Pogue Team," but she reached out far beyond the
traditional First Lady role with her many
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the director of the church's Sunday School where
Dorothy Dexter worked as a secretary.

A key member of the Edinboro University
Women's Association, Mrs. Pogue has been active
as well within the Western Pennsylvania/West
Virginia Chapter of the Association of College
and Research Libraries. She is also credited with
playing an important role in the formation of the
Friends of the Baron-Fomess Library support
organization.

Her career, spanning more than four decades,
included teaching and librarian duties at Carver
Elementary School in Little Rock, Arkansas;
Student Affairs Activities at Philander Smith
College in Little Rock; caseworker for the
Allegheny County Department of Public
Assistance in Pittsburgh; and various teaching
and library assignments in the Bethlehem (New
York) School District. From 1984 through 1996,
she was assistant librarian at SUNY-Albany,
where her husband became Vice President for
Student Affairs and later Vice Chancellor for
Student Affairs and Special Programs at the State
University of New York System Administration.

EDUCATOR, ADVISOR, RESEARCHER AND
STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Her desire to reach out to the community
began in high school as a Baptist Trainer at her
church and continued throughout her life. From
1985 to 1989, she was co-director of Delta Pearl, a
program for underprivileged girls operated by
the Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Albany
where she was a member. Since her arrival at
Edinboro, she became a member of the Board of
Directors of Community Shelter Services in Erie,
helping secure adequate housing for abused
women and their children.

Upon her departure from SUNY-Albany in
1996, the library's staff created the Frank and
Dorothy Pogue Endowment Fund to recognize
their exemplary service to the University.

The life partnership the former Dorothy
Dexter forged more than 40 years ago with Frank
Pogue, Edinboro's 15th President, would be one
of continual service to others.

Shortly after Dr. Pogue became president of
Edinboro University, Mrs. Pogue became a
librarian at the Baron-Forness Library, where her
main responsibilities were in reference services.
In this area, she particularly enjoyed working
directly with students and is recognized by
administrators and co-workers as one of the most
student-oriented librarians on campus. During
her Edinboro tenure, in addition to her
responsibilities as First Lady, Mrs. Pogue served
on a number of library committees and teams
where she was an active member the Facilities
Committee, the Reference Services Team and the
Assessment Committee.
She was also the
library's liaison to the English and Theatre Arts
Department, and worked on collection
development in English as well as other subject
areas. In addition, she has prepared a number of
library displays.

A highly visible figure on campus, as well as
at many University and off-campus events, Mrs.
Pogue was visited at home one night by several
students who had been summoned by campus
police. With the President away on business, the
concerned students asked Mrs. Pogue to
accompany them. She did not hesitate to join
them, underscoring her commitment to students
and the high value she places on being accessible
to them.
Dr. and Mrs. Pogue are the proud parents of
one daughter, Constance Williams of Dover,
Delaware, and have two grandsons, Colson and
Craig.

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Edinboro University of Pennsylvania President Frank G. Pogue, left, honors four faculty and staff members at the
University's annual Spring Convocation. Paula Warner (second from left). Mathematics and Computer Science, was named
staff member of the year; Elvage Murphy, J.D., Political Science and Criminal Justice, was named advisor of the year; Dr.
David Hurd, Geosciences, was named educator of the year; and Dr. Kevin Courtright (right). Political Science and Criminal
Justice, was named researcher of the year.

Administration (NASA) and the National Park
Service. In collaboration with other institutions
along the east coast, he recently submitted a $3
million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant
proposal for the creation of a regional alliance for
persons with disabilities in education. In addition
to teaching. Dr. Hurd serves as the director of the
Edinboro University Planetarium and as faculty
advisor for the campus Astronomy Club. The
Planetarium has thrived under his leadership: it
now serves nearly 10,000 visitors per year and
utilizes Dr. Hurd's own grade-specific programs
and activities appropriate for the wide range of
visitors' ages. Dr. Hurd remains active in a number
of professional organizations such as the
International Planetarium Society and the Great
Lakes Planetarium Association, which he serves as
treasurer. In addition, he finds time to participate in
primary and secondary school science fairs and
consults with local school districts on their
astronomy curricula.

DR. DAVID HURD, Geosciences Department, is
the 2007 Educator of the Year. He joined the faculty
of Edinboro University in 1992. Colleagues and
students alike consistently remark upon the energy
and vitality that he brings to the classroom, as well
as his ability to actively involve students in the
learning process. Said one of his students, "Dr.
Hurd's enthusiasm for sharing his knowledge
makes it obvious that he enjoys teaching, and his
high energy and constant enthusiasm made it
impossible not to enjoy each class period."
Recently, he was recognized by Edinboro
University during American Education Week for
being "exceptional in the classroom." For the past
two years. Dr. Hurd has served as the program
director for the Westinghouse Science and Math
program, which brings minority students from
Pittsburgh and brings them to Edinboro University
for a weeklong series of science and math
programs. He has collaborated with the Office for
Students with Disabilities in the development of
tactile astronomy materials for use by visually
impaired and blind students. This initiative has
been so successful that Dr. Hurd is now an active
consultant for the National Aeronautics and Space
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ELVAGE MURPHY, J.D., Department of Political
Science and Criminal Justice, is the recipient of the
2007 Advisor of the Year award. He earned
Bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Business
Administration from Edinboro University, and he
earned the Juris Doctorate from West Virginia
University College of Law. Murphy joined the
faculty of Edinboro University in 2002 and
currently teaches several courses in criminology.
Professor Murphy serves as the faculty advisor for
four organizations on campus. He chaired the
Edinboro University Faculty Research Team and the
Department Grade Appeal Committee. He also
served as keynote speaker, guest lecturer,
moderator, panelist, and coordinator for many
academic and civic events at Edinboro. One of his
nominators said of him, "Professor Murphy has
always been accessible to his students...Professor
Murphy always has an open door, compassionate
ear, and warm smile... While I was out with an
illness, he encouraged me to continue on with my
studies and even made arrangements for me to take
exams with my other instructors... He treats every
student like they are his personal advisee." Prior to
joining the Edinboro Family, Professor Murphy
worked for the Erie County Public Defender's
Office and as a prosecutor for the Erie County
District Attorney.

quantity of his publication of scholarly works,
which have been important contributions to
criminal justice scholarship nationally." Dr.
Courtright considers research an important part of
the university experience for students; his latest
research project involved several graduate
assistants in an ambitious endeavor spanning more
than two years. In addition to maintaining an
active and ambitious research agenda, he regularly
teaches over 180 students each semester and
advises 60-80 students. His teaching and research
interests
include:
corrections,
attitudinal
measurement, criminology, research methods, and
juvenile justice.

RETIREES
The faculty, administration and staff of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania would like to take this
opportunity to recognize those faculty and staff who have recently retired.
Mr. James Adams, Maintenance
Dr. Richard Arnold, Equity, Special Programs and Staff Development
Ms. Linda Askins, Custodial
Dr. Mary Margaret Bevevino, Graduate Studies and Research
Mr. Richard Bevevino, Foreign Languages
Mr. Stanley Bielak, Garage
Ms. Carol Bray, Office for Students with Disabilities
Ms. Olive Buckwalter, Speech and Communication Studies
Dr. Jack Culbertson, Psychology

MS. PAULA WARNER, Secretary of the
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science,
is the 2007 Staff Member of the Year. She is
beginning her ninth year as an employee of
Edinboro University. Her first position was in the
University's Scheduling Office, and in August of
2005, Paula began her current position in Doucette
Hall. One of her nominators said of her: "Paula
demonstrates outstanding service to the University,
faculty, and students in a variety of ways. She is
always more than willing to help in whatever way
she can." Ms. Warner's nomination received an
endorsement from her entire department. "To me,
working at Edinboro is more than just a job. These
past years have been very fulfilling and I
thoroughly enjoy working with the students, staff,
and faculty of this fine University," says Warner.
"Because I enjoy my position so much, I try to give
back to the University... volunteering my time is a
way in which I try to help, and it is the most
rewarding to me." Since her employment with
Edinboro, she and her son Brian have been
volunteers at the Edinboro Highland Games and
Scottish Festival held every May. She serves as a
member of the Judicial Affairs Committee of Fact,
as well as a Sexual Violence Victim Advocate. In
addition to her volunteer work, Ms. Warner writes
a monthly departmental newsletter, "The MACS
Tidbits," which she created to highlight outstanding
scholarship, announce upcoming events, and bring
students and faculty together.

DR. KEVIN COURTRIGHT, Department of
Political Science and Criminal Justice, is the
recipient of the 2007 Researcher of the Year award.
Dr. Courtright earned his Bachelor's degree in
Political Science from the State University of New
York at Fredonia, his Master's degree in
Administration of Justice from Mercyhurst College,
and his Ph.D. in Criminology from Indiana
University of Pennsylvania. He published 9 journal
articles, presented 11 scholarly papers at national
conferences, and received various research grants
for his scholarly work. As a reviewer for several
journals and publishers. Dr. Courtright conducts
approximately 3-4 reviews per year. One of his
nominators said of him, "Dr. Courtright has
demonstrated that he is one of the State System of
Higher Education's most successful and prolific
young scholars through both the quality and

Dr. Sondra Dastoli, Special Education and School Psychology
Ms. Judith Davis, Custodial
Ms. Janet Dean, Human Resources and Faculty Relations
Ms. Barbara Euell, Chemistry and Geosciences
Ms. Linda Geissler, Dining Services
Ms. Ursula Hepak, Bursar's Office
Mr. Alan Jimerson, Maintenance
Ms. Margaret Karl, Financial Support and Services
Mr. Herbert Kightlinger, Office for Students with Disabilities
Mr. Richard Layton, Maintenance
Ms. Eleanor Logan, Human Resources and Faculty Relations
Dr. Kenneth Milles, Psychology
Ms. Sandra Mook, Mailroom
Ms. Elaine Necopolous, Human Resources and Faculty Relations
Dr. Patricia Pineo, Mathematics and Computer Science
Ms. Dorothy Pogue, Baron-Forness Library
Dr. Frank Pogue, President
Ms. Linda Sayers, Development and Marketing
Ms. Joanne Semerod, Human Resources and Faculty Relations
Ms. Marjorie Shreffler, Liberal Arts
Ms. Barbara Wellman, Office for Students with Disabilities
Mr. Michael Wiler, Social Work
Ms. Patricia Wright, Baron-Forness Library

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MASTER'S DEGREES

HONORARY DOCTORATE RECIPIENTS
Charles R. Webber, May 1981

SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH
R. Scott Baldwin, Ph.D., Dean

Louis J. Tullio, May 1983
Milton Eisenhower, May 1985
Dr. Gertrude Barber, May 1988
Mary Porreco, May 1988
Sr. M. Lawreace Antoun, SSJ, May 1989
Joseph DiMaggio Jr., May 1989
G. Andrew Fleming, May 1990

MASTER OF ARTS
Clinical Psychology

Megan Marie Bowers**, BSED, Clarion University of Pennsylvania,
2004
Blair N. Currie, BS, Georgetown University, 1998
Jodi Erin DeAngelis**, BA, Providence College, 2004
David Michael Durst**, BA, Allegheny College, 2004
Amber Marie Griffith, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
2003
Jeanna Lynn Johns**, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2000
Michelle Marie Panutsos**, BA, Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania, 2002; BSAE, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
2002
Alicia Helene Puskar, BS, Allegheny College, 2004
Christie Marie Schreiber, BA, California University of Pennsylvania,
2004
Mollyjill Clara Smrekar**, BS, Clarion University of Pennsylvania,
2005
Cristopher Raymond Taylor, BS, Davis and Elkins College, 1973
Laura B. Terwilliger, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2005

Communication Studies

Karen L. Beardsley-Petit**, BA, Gannon University, 1982
Paul Steven Bliss, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2005
Rebecca Lyn Brownlee, BA, Edinboro University of Permsylvania,
2004
Jack L. Bunja, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2000
Jean M. Cardot, BS, Gannon University, 1992
Lori Anna Dyer, BA, Pennsylvania State University, 1995
Edward Robert Finck, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
1994
Stacey Lynn Hanisak, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1990
Courtney Jennifer Hillhouse**, BA, Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania, 2005
Allison J. Horrell, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2005
Richard A. Killian, Jr., BSED, Edinboro University of Permsylvania,
1981; MED, Edinboro University of Permsylvania, 1987
Joseph A. Kloss, BA, Mercyhurst College, 1997
Leroy Miles, Jr., BA, Edinboro University of Permsylvania, 1989
Vanessa Weibler Paris, BA, Pennsylvania State University, 1992
Danette Rae Parrett, BA, Permsylvania State University, 1995
DeMarkus James Robinson, BA, Kent State University, 2005

Walter Hendl, May 1990
I. King Jordan, May 1991
Chuck Jones, December 1991
Raymond Shafer, May 1992
Charles Kennedy, May 1992
Mary Beth Kennedy, May 1992
Richard Nygaard, May 1993
Na'im Akbar, December 1993
Mahmoud Haroon, December 1994
Eiji Oue, May 1995
Louis Porreco, December 1995
Thomas Hagen, May 1996
Paul O'Neill, December 1997
Michael Zahorchak, December 1997
Fred Rogers, May 1998
Donald DiPlacido, December 1998
Dr. Yvonne Thornton, May 1999
Dr. James E. Barker, December 1999
F. Eugene Dixon, Jr., September 2000
Sir George A.O. Alleyne, M.D., December 2000
Dr. John Hope Franklin, December 2000
The Honorable Joyce A. Savocchio, December 2001
Donald M. Alstadt, May 2002
K. Leroy Irvis, May 2002
Mike S. Zafirovski, December 2002
David N. Matthews, December 2003
William E. Strickland Jr., May 2004
Dr. David William Steadman, December 2004
Cheryl G. Vicary, December 2005
Thomas C. Vicary, December 2005
Edward G. Rendell, May 2006
Sharon Stone, March 2007
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* Rhea Christine Jones, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2005
* Katherine Lee Laboda**, BS, SUNY College at Fredonia, 2005
* Marilyn Rose Lee Lucas, BS, University of Pittsburgh, 2003
* Jennifer M. Marshall, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2004
* Leah Nicole McElroy, BA, University of Pittsburgh, 2005
* Roisin McManus**, BA, Brock University, 2002
* Kristin M. Metts, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2005
* Brandy Leigh Morgan, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
2005
* Lindsay K. Munn, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2005
* Monica Lynn Penezic, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
2005
* Lindsay Sara Porter**, BA, York University in Toronto, 2001; BA,
York University in Toronto, 2005
* Ann Rutkowski, BFA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1991;
MA, Chatham College, 1999
* Catherine Marie Sayenga**, BS, Pennsylvania State University, 1991;
BSN, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1998
* Kerri Lynn Sherred-Pratt, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
2005
* Phoebe Joanna Smith, BA, University of Guelph, 2003
* Amanda Marie Vommero, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
2005
* Jeffrey A. vonRekowski, BA, Idaho State University, 2003

Kristen Donna-Elizabeth Smart, BA, Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania, 1994
Stephen Patrick Thompson, BA, Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania, 1991
Seth Brickner Travis, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2004
Christopher M. Tray, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1998
Joshua Taylor Wielobob, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
2005
Gang Xu, BS, Shandong Normal University, 1991
Counseling

Social Sciences

Speech Language
Pathology

Robin Sue Berlin, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2002
Jillian Lea Forsman, BA, Pennsylvania State University, 2002
Carrie Marie Fuhrer**, BS, Mercyhurst College, 2002
Jennifer M. Kafferlin**, BA, Mercyhurst College, 2001
Michael A. Kohan**, BS, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania,
1978
Michael Francis Looney, BS, Shippensburg University of
Pennsylvania, 2002
Megan Ann Martino**, BA, Mercyhurst College, 2002
Penelope Mechley-Porter**, BS, Indiana University, 1986
Sean Patrick O'Neill**, BS, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania;
1999
Sean Patrick Peters, BS, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2002
Jessica Lynn Pettit**, BA, Westminster College, 2005
David B. Phillips, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2004
Jordan Daniel Seidle**, BS, Ohio University, 2003
Christopher J. Stanonis, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
1998
Lauren E. Theisen**, BA, Gannon University, 2002
Jennifer M. Yeager**, BA, Westminster College, 1994
Michael Sean Frawley**, BA, Pennsylvania State University, 2000
Stacy Lynn Hagberg, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2004
Carl William Kramer, BA, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania,
2004
Jonathan Marshall Lanstrum, BA, Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania, 2005
* George Morgan, III, BA, Pennsylvania State University, 2005
M. Susan Nunn**, BA, Wheaton College, 1983
Cody W. Sherman, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2005
Daniel R. Vogel, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2005
* Mary K. Bulloch, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvarua, 2005
* Kara Louise Cybulski**, BS, Florida Institute of Technology, 2004
* Ellen Jean Fischer, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2005
* Rakia Rashawn Floyd, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
2003
* Sharon Lynette Forbes, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
2005
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MASTER OF EDUCATION
Educational Leadership

Ryan J. Abbott, BSED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1997
Jeffrey R. Flickner, BSED, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania,
1988
Nathan E. Goodrich**, BA, Mercyhurst College, 2002
Katie Lynn Lackey**, BSED, Grove City College, 2003
Jason Anthony Markiewicz, BA, Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania, 2005
Christopher Allen Ward, BS, Indiana University of Pennsylvania,
1999
Eric Paul Witherite**, BS, Gannon University, 1999

Educational Psychology

Morgan Brooke Campbell, BA, Westminster College, 2004
Christopher B. Dombrowski**, BA, John Carroll University, 2002
Shanell Marie Irwin**, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
2005
Danielle A. Lombardo**, BA, Pennsylvania State University, 2005
Melissa Ann Russin**, BS, SUNY College at Brockport, 2004
Kris A. Soderberg**, BS, Clarion University Of Permsylvania, 1985;
MA, Louisiana State University, 1987
Tammy Lynn Westfall**, BA, Pennsylvania State University, 2003
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Elementary Education

Kelly Rhodes Astor**, BA, Thiel College, 2002
Darlene Deborah Crane**, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Jennifer A. Roell**, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2001
Laura Jean Rosecky, BSED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
2004
Rayme Richard Scalise**, BSED, Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania, 2004
Kathryn Louise Shields, BSED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
2001
Linda Marie Skaggs**, BSED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
1979
Jana Marie Slater**, BSED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
1996
Amy Jessica Smith**, BS, Grove City College, 2002
Rebecca Ann Snyder, AS, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1998;
BSED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1999
Dawn Marie Sprance Loser, BS, Elizabethtown College, 1988
Angela Michelle Stroup**, BA, Anderson University, 1994
Annette Frances Wheeler**, BSED, Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania, 1997

2001

Theresa Ann Himes**, BA, Gannon University, 1989
Rebecca Lynn Kabke, BS, University Of Wisconsin, 1987
April Arm Letto, BS, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, 2003
Jessamy Kae Morse, BA, Pennsylvania State University, 2002
Jamie Lynn Saulsbery**, BA, University of Pittsburgh, 2001
Laurie A. Siverling**, BS, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 1981
Audrey Rose Waid**, BSAE, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
2003

Middle/Secondary
School Instruction

Reading

Pamela Joan Foster, BSED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
1992
Melissa Ann Kolb, BA, Elmira College, 2005
Ryan E. Marsh**, BS, Carnegie Mellon University, 2003
Elisabeth Faye Roush, BFA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
2003
Melissa Francine Trost, BA, University of Pittsburgh, 2004

Mary Therese Bohen**, BA, Gannon University, 1985
Alison Cordell Cannon, BSED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
1998
Kelly Jane Carlson, BSED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2004
Lisa M. Carney**, BSED, SUNY College at Geneseo, 1993
Lindsay Anne Cashman-Sharding, BA, Pennsylvania State
University, 2002
Melonie Ann Courson, BSED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
1992
Kristen Chantal Dalmolin**, BSED, Grove City College, 2001
Jennifer Lynn Drayer**, BSED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
1994
Lisa Sue Dunkleberger, BSED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,

Melinda A. Beers, BSED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2002
Jessica Ann Burrows, BSED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
2000

Michelle Renee Christie, BA, Thiel College, 1996
Todd Andrew Merritt, BS, Pennsylvania State University, 2000
Lisa Ann Witherup, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1989

MASTER OF FINE ARTS
Fine Arts

Jamie Paul Adams, BFA, University Of Montevallo, 2003
Robert Michael Katkowski, BFA, Ohio State University, 1998
Aaron Lee Young, BA, Bethel College, 2003

2002

Melissa Lauren Kohl, BSED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
2003
Kylene Renee Koper, BSED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
2001
Anna M. Landers**, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1990
Carly Lynn Laurent**, BSED, Duquesne University, 2003
Lisa Marie Marino**, BSED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,

MASTER OF SCIENCE
Biology

Emily K. Pifer, BS, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2005
Jolene Diane Smock, BS, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2001
Denise Irene Stetson, BS, University of Pittsburgh, 2003

Information Technology

Kyle M. Hall, BS, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2003
Amine Moubtasim, BS, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2003
David Christian Stein, BA, University of Pittsburgh, 2003

2000

Mary Elizabeth Mayberry, BA, La Roche College, 2003
Lisa Danielle McClafferty, BSED, Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania, 2003
Heather Marie Proctor**, BS, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
1997
Jill Mascharka Robinson**, BS, Permsylvania State University, 1995
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CANDIDATES FOR
MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN NURSING DEGREE

HONORS

Consortium with Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Patricia Denise Bedell-Pulito**, BSN, SUNY Health Science Center,
1978
Kathleen M. Borowy, BSN, Gannon University, 2002
Amy Marie Kline**, BSN, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1983
Carla Jean Mayhugh**, BSN, University of Cincinnati, 1996
Dawn D. Schrader**, BSN, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1990
Mary L. Terwilliger, BSN, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 1996

The following degree candidates have earned at least 60 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

Amanda Kay Adolphson
Jeweline Elizabeth Bell
Jay Alan Brermer
Kathryn N. Budner
Laurie H. Burick
Heather Sue Coblentz
Kelly Christine Cooney
Tanya Lyrm Craven
Meggan Ruth Donahue
Ryan Earl Eade
Diane L. Harpst
Laura Emily Hickey
Briarme Lee Hilger
Shane M. Hoover
Bailey Spencer Hotujac
Machelle L. Huegel
Bethany Lyrm Kephart
Jason Frederick Kotenko
Kacy Lee Kubeldis
Bethany Diane Kurina
Ashley Marie Love
Peter Joseph Malize

Sarah Arm Master
Sarah Renee McCamey
Adam M. McNulty
Bethany Jean Miller
Jacqueline Ellen Miodrag
Julie A. Nemergut
Elizabeth Arm O'Neill
Amber Jo Pleger
Marlyn Rae Ridge
Amelia Patricia Robinson
Jason Francis Ruggiero
Margaret Arm Scepura
Chelsey L. Scott
Darlene R. Spaid
Kelsey Marie Stanton
Jessica J. Thompson
Stella Elizabeth Vealey
Jeffrey D. Wallenhorst
Casey Marie Walters
Kristin Marie Witherow
Nativa Marie Woemer

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

Dan E. Arndt
April Theresa Barbus
Leland James Barker
Amanda Rae Barton
Stephanie Nicole Basley
Miranda Lyrm Bernhard
Meghan E. Bosko
Megan Lee Bowen
Diane M. Brewer
Erin Lyrm Brezinski
Christopher R. Buckner
Erin Elizabeth Chamberlain
Ashley Lyrm Chapman
Ashley Elizabeth Cottengim

Anja Christine DeSanto
Mauriella Elena DiTommaso
Catherine Miranda Doane
Stephanie Nicole Domowicz
Lynell K. Durish
Kimberly Elizabeth Flecken
Melissa Arm Fligger
Emily Kay Fox
Ira S. Gerhart
Stacey Lyrm Goettel
Lori C. Grabill
Erica Michelle Groom
Tiffany M. Jermings
Mary Margaret Johnson

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK
Melissa Ann Allen, BSSW, University of Pittsburgh, 2002
Lisa M. Cherry, BS, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2004
Tabatha Ann Dean, AS, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1996;
BS, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1999
Kristin Ann Dombroski, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
2000

Saundra Renee Fulgham**, BA, Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania, 1994
Michelle Lee Jones, BS, West Virginia University, 2000
Sviatlana Petuovna Locanto, BA, Minsk State Teacher's Institute,
1992
Deborah M. Meabon**, BS, SUNY College at Fredonia, 2001
Natalie Marie Montero**, BS, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
2005
Heather Marie Morris**, BA, Clemson University, 1992
Emilia E. Nolen, BA, Mercyhurst College, 1986; BA, Gannon
University, 2004; MS, Garmon University, 1997
Lisa Michele Schwartz, BS, Slippery Rock University of
Permsylvania, 2002
Amy Rebecca Stewart, BA, Westminster College, 2004
Melissa Lyrm Stone, BA, Edinboro University of Permsylvania, 2002
Amy Katheleen Tabatcher, BA, Edinboro University of Permsylvania,
2005
Camille M. Zions, BS, Permsylvania State University, 2000

* Students who will complete degree requirements during Summer 2007.
** Students with a Quality Point Average of 3.95 or above.
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

Crystal D. Epps Jones
Lindsey Autumn Jones
Eugena Lorraine Kane
Kent J. Kaster, II
Raina Gabrielle Kellerman
Katie Rhiannon Klann
Ehren William Knapp
Sarah Elizabeth Lackovic
William Sean Latimer
Caroline Eve Locanto
Ashley Lynn Magnuson
Kristin Kayla McGowan
Laura Beth Miller
Leah Christine Miller
Ashley Rebecca Moore
Rebecca Arline Mowrer
Victoria Olayemi Oyesiku
Katherine Susanne Perry
Stephanie Marie Peters
Shanna Marie Potter
Jennifer Ann Radosh

Danette F. Ronto
Robert L. Sargent
Laura A. Sassman
Jamie Lynn Schricker
Fawn Louise Scovil
Claire Elizabeth Selius
Heidi M. Sprong
Amanda J. Steadman
Katy Anne Stoica
Ruth Irene Stolz
Randy James Styborski
Joel Anthony Travis
Zeljka Trninic
Melanie Ann Tunney
Nikki Christina Wanchik
Heidi Jane Wermlinger
Rachel Jean Whitney
Matthew Davis Witham
Timur M. Yeskendirov
Enrissa Young
Tricia K. Zigmund

Arsen G. Akopyan
Cassandra Mary Arbuckle
Brittany Jade Arlet
Eric M. Balkovic
Michael Joseph Ball
Ashley Nicole Beckwith
Daniel Lawrence Bjorkquist
Jennifer Lynn Blakley
Lindsay Rachelle Bly
Catherine L. Botnick
Jessica Marie Bratina
Amanita Luba Brazil
Jessica L. Byers
Cynthia Diana Camaghi
Samantha L. Casey
Joshua Martin Chiocco
Troy Morrow Clawson
L.M. Angel Clinton
Lisa Monique Connor
Maggie Lynn Coon
Mark Greig Curtis
Laura Catalina DArcy

Sarah Lynn Dylewski
Ryan James Emmett
Dakota John Fennell
Stephanie Ann Feronti
Corey Matthew Hanna
Yohei Hashimoto
Nichole Lynn Hewitt
Cory Michael Houghtaling
Patrick Joseph Kineston
Keriann Michelle Kriss
Michael Anthony LaBella
Kimberly Ann Lantzy
Jose B. Leep
Danielle Joyce Lincoln
John Curtis Lowry, II
Gregory J. Lucas
Jill T. Muchiarone
Odoma Abalaka Ogbadu
James C. Patterson
Lisa Marie Pece
John Michael Perry
Heather Lynn Pier

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DR. ROBERT C. WEBER
HONORS PROGRAM

Lauren Lee Pochron
Lee Christopher Pomeroy
Rachel Marie Porter
Carly Ilene Prather
Marian Rash
Jay Edward Reynolds
Brandy L. Rictor
Megan Anne Roofner
Elissa Nichole Ross
Kate Susanne Sandnes
Sheila M. Satava
Christopher Gerald Schroeder
Shannon Jean Scott
Susan Lee Shoemaker

Courtney Janae Skemp
Shauna C. Solkovy
Mary Katherine Speer
Beth Arm Sunseri
Daniel John Taylor
Kellie Marie Thomas
Rebecca Rae Truell
Kimberly Arm Ventura
Darren Paul White
Jessica Lois-Jane Wilson
Nathaniel L. Wilson
Kristen Diarme Wisniewski
Lindsay Marie Wood
JoArm Marie Zebley

Honors Diploma
Dan E. Arndt
Mauriella Elena DiTommaso
Meggan Ruth Donahue
Bailey Spencer Hotujac
Kacy Lee Kubeldis
Elizabeth Ann O'Neill
Victoria Olayemi Oyesiku
Laura A. Sassman
Jessica Lois-Jane Wilson

General Education Honors
Brianne Lee Hilger
Zeljka Tminic

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BACCALAUREATE AND ASSOCIATE DEGREES
SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS
Terry L. Smith, Ph.D., Dean

Christopher R. Buckner - Magna Cum Laude
Heath Hudson Bujalski
Kate M. California
Lisa Monique Connor - Cum Laude
Joshua M. Coon
Nicole M. Cowger
Jody Lynn Crosby
James Daniel Curtin, III
Todd Matthew Cypher
Steven Paul DeSanzo
Heather Lynn Droske

BACHELOR OF ARTS
Anthropology
Erin Day Daugherty
Anna Marie Michaux
Carrianne Marie Rupp

Art History
Michael Ryan Angelotti
Erin Lynn Brezinski - Magna Cum Laude
Bailey Spencer Hotujac - Summa Cum Laude
Jessica Elizabeth Olley
Stephanie Marie Peters - Magna Cum Laude

Jason A. Evan
Dakota John Fennell - Cum Laude
Cody Rahn Fink
Matt J. Hill
Cory Michael Houghtaling - Cum Laude
Justin Daniel Hull
Eugena Lorraine Kane - Magna Cum Laude
Bethany A. Kasa
Joseph Patrick Kemp

Leanne Marie Vasold
Amna Cameron Warner

Broadcast Journalism:
Radio/Television News

Kevin M. Kreider
Kimberly Ann Lantzy - Cum Laude
Michelle Rae Lipchik
Christopher Thomas Mannino

Aaron John English
Kevin C. Kantz

Scott W. Marree
Megan Elizabeth Marzka

Criminal Justice
Michelle F. Affronte
Jason Scott Aiken
Arsen G. Akopyan - Cum Laude
Chadwick Kevin Allen
Vyacheslav Arutyunyan
Anthony John Barber

Terry Ann Maxon
David Ryan McCloskey
Richard James McLaughlin, III
Michael Sheldon Meade
Mark Andrew Orlosky
Christopher James Parent
Carly Ilene Prather - Cum Laude

Darnell Scott Barnes
Jacob Daniel Bennett
Amy Lynn Bordner
Benjamin David Borkowski
* Sharie Lynn Boyce
Christopher Wayne Boyle

Robert L. Sargent - Magna Cum Laude
Heather Nicole Scepura
Brian M. Setta
Calvin Monroe Singleton, III
Renae M. Slater

Jessica Marie Bratina - Cum Laude
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Ronald James Smith
Talia Syera Smith

Humanities
Barbara Ann Leuschen
Brandi Lynea Richards

Dena Marie Stewart
Katy Anne Stoica - Magna Cum Laude
Jessica Renee Straub
Ben Thomas Stroup
Amy Catherine Suroviec
Mark Henry Szukala
Terri Nicole Twillie
Jennifer Rose Wisniewski
Shawn A. Yount
Stanley D. Zimbicki

Humanities/English
Bethany Lynn Kephart - Summa Cum Laude

Humanities/Foreign Language
Maggie Lynn Coon - Cum Laude
Victoria Olayemi Oyesiku - Magna Cum Laude

Latin American Studies
Laura Beth Miller - Magna Cum Laude
Jaime Allison Torok

Drama
Kristopher H. Chynoweth

Music

English

Kevin Jonathan Ames
April Theresa Barbus - Magna Cum Laude
Leah Christine Miller

Jessica L. Byers - Cum Laude
Kimberly Ann Davis
Mauriella Elena DiTommaso - Magna Cum
Laude
Michele Nicole Kelly
Joseph James Kelso
Caroline Eve Locanto
Amanda Hollingdale Loose
Amanda Ralyn North
Darren Paul White - Cum Laude
Zachary Jon Whitney

Traci Lynne Myers
Zara Ostrander
Amanda J. Steadman - Magna Cum Laude
Jeffrey Adam Vogt

Political Science
Brian George Barber
Michael Anthony Best
Michael S. Davis
Krysta Nichole Fielding

German

Jamie L. Fortner
Jamie Lynn Kantola
Kent J. Kaster, II - Magna Cum Laude
Lady King
Emily R. Lindvay
Sarah Renee McCamey - Summa Cum Laude
Jason Francis Ruggiero - Summa Cum Laude
Matthew Lawrence Scowden
Tara Marie Scullen
Clarissa Ann Stewart-Baker
Sara E. Sullivan
Jennifer Marie Wilson

Mauriella Elena DiTommaso - Magna Cum
Laude

History
Marci Lynn Dickson
Holly Jo Hutchison
Joseph James Jowly
Raina Gabrielle Kellerman - Magna Cum Laude
Stacy Marie Olson
Alan Richard Phelps
Jessica Lois-Jane Wilson - Cum Laude
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Print Journalism: News and Editorial

Kimberly E. Veith
Casey Marie Walters - Summa Cum Laude

Kristen A. Boyles
Laneesha Cassandra Brown
Leanne Dawn Carmichael
Courtney Jill Fobes
* Cornell Coreen Lee Green
Monica Lynn Hill
Meghan Maureen Moeslein
Stella Elizabeth Vealey - Summa Cum Laude

Aaron Lee Sickles
Patrick Henry Sobotka
Rachel Lyrm Solomon
Raela Newcamp Stabile
Mindy Marie Steffey
Joseph John Tedesco
Dakota Walters
* Robert F. Woods

Korie L. Deptula
Sarah Lyrm Dylewski - Cum Laude
Suzanne N. Keenan

Keriarm Michelle Kriss - Cum Laude
Social Science
Diane L. Harpst - Summa Cum Laude
Brian C. Latimer

Sociology
Danielle Marie Brown
Mary Frances Butcher
Taaliba Atiyah Canty
L.M. Angel Clinton - Cum Laude
Brandon Joseph Fresch
Nichole Lynn Hewitt - Cum Laude
Roy Anthony Hinton, Jr.
Patrick J. Kinzig
Andrew Clayton Komisarski
Nancy Elizabeth Lewen
Jason Clark Mathews
Scarlett Moyer
Lisa M. Mucheru
Kyle James Orth
Chelsey L. Scott - Summa Cum Laude
Thereza Maria Moura Wright

Psychology
Amanda Kay Adolphson - Summa Cum Laude
Justin Genard Armstrong
Heather Lyrm Bloomfield
Amanda Dawn Bookheimer
Kylene Megan Borkowski
Te'la J. Bryant
Samantha L. Casey - Cum Laude
Joseph Victor Colapietro, III
Tyra Dalaine Dance
Jessica Evon Dewey
Meggan Ruth Donahue - Summa Cum Laude
Patrick John Drop
Stephanie Ann Feronti - Cum Laude
Ryan Joseph Flynn
Greta Mae Gemmel
Tia Marie Gracey
Eugena Lorraine Kane - Magna Cum Laude
Coral Arm Kennedy
Bethany Diane Kurina - Summa Cum Laude
William Sean Latimer - Magna Cum Laude
Katie L. Loomis
Sheila M. Myers

Spanish
Nilda Iris Flores
Jose B. Leep - Cum Laude
Colleen Marie Wojnar
Thereza Maria Moura Wright

Caitlin Marie Murray
Melinda Ann Musolff
Andrea Marie Mussari
John Michael Perry - Cum Laude
Kathryn Patricia Radwanski
Susan Lee Shoemaker - Cum Laude
Erica Lyn Soble
Nikki Christina Wanchik - Magna Cum Laude

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS
Fine Arts-Applied Media Arts
Krysten M. Allen
Stephanie Nicole Basley - Magna Cum Laude

Speech Communication
Deena A. Awami
* Thomas A. Brennan
* Lisa Marie Brosek
Virginia Lyrm Brown
Willie Brown
Adam C. Bucsek
Amanda Blair Burtt
Sarah Marie Campbell
Christopher O.T. Curry
Emily M. DeAngelo
Karen E. DeDionisio
Justin Nicholas Erickson
Matthew W. Erion
Charlotte Arm Fedak
* Meghan Marie Feely
Rachel P. Fishier
Crystal D. Epps Jones - Magna Cum Laude
Gregory M. Lichtarski

Janice Erma Bell
Jason W. Breghenti
Sara Marie Bressler
Diane M. Brewer - Magna Cum Laude
* Andrew D. Brown
Kathryn N. Budner - Summa Cum Laude
Brian W. Button
Drew Spencer Caldwell
Christian Allan Cease
Laura Catalina D Arcy - Cum Laude
Michele L. Fiorina
Morgaine Geiser Ford
Linsey A. Gorham
Michael Ross Harris
Aaron D. Hicks
Thomas Reed Hunt
Ashley Elizabeth Johnston
Matthew Wayne Kappel
Ashton C. Kelly
* Matthew M. Keown
Stephen John Kiss
Mark R. Kosobucki
Christopher Daniel Kozak
Nathan Lamoreau
Sandra Lee Lebow
Carrie Sue Longstreet
Joshua David Lyrm
Irene Michel
Jude M. Molke

Teirra R. Lowe
James Walter MacEachern

Emily Jean Paske
Lisa Marie Pece - Cum Laude
Erica Arm Roberts
Brian T. Rodgers
Rachael Marie Sabol

Speech and Hearing Sciences
Miranda Lynn Bernhard - Magna Cum Laude
Melissa Therese Bray
Amanita Luba Brazil - Cum Laude
Ashley Renee Callen
Rashonda Anita Carson
Erin Elizabeth Chamberlain - Magna Cum Laude

Margaret Arm Scepura - Summa Cum Laude
Heidi M. Sprong - Magna Cum Laude
Elyssa Michele Sternberg
Jessica J. Thompson - Summa Cum Laude
Deanna D. Urquhart

Katrina Joy Crist
Anne Marie DeLucia
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Brady Lee McFadden
Crystal S. Morse
Jill T. Muchiarone - Cum Laude
Kristi Arm Parke
Rachel Lynne Phillips
Bradley Thomas Powell
Christopher Anthony Ravello
* Kermeth G. Robinson
Claire Elizabeth Selius - Magna Cum Laude
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Shawn David Monk
Ashley Rebecca Moore - Magna Cum Laude
Elizabeth Ann O'Neill - Summa Cum Laude
Valentyna M. Parutina
Maurice Tavon Patterson
Laura Ann Pece
Stephen Mark Pinney

* Eileen Elizabeth Bull
Adam Michael Cross
* Anthony L. DiPietro
Catherine Miranda Doane - Magna Cum Laude
Ryan James Emmett - Cum Laude
Emily Josephine Gaudioso
Ira S. Gerhart - Magna Cum Laude

Mark D. Prior
Jay Edward Reynolds - Cum Laude
Kevin Robert Rice
Karman Mercedes Rivera
Kate Susanne Sandnes - Cum Laude
Laura A. Sassman - Magna Cum Laude
Jamie Lynn Schricker - Magna Cum Laude
Christopher Gerald Schroeder - Cum Laude
Casey Lee Shepard
Prasanna Shrestha
* John M. Simon
Shauna C. Solkovy - Cum Laude

Renee L. Glenn
Laura Emily Hickey - Summa Cum Laude
Lauren Ashley Hughes
Ehren William Knapp - Magna Cum Laude
Sarah Elizabeth Lackovic - Magna Cum Laude
Gary D. Owens
Amber M. Potts
Stephanie Irene Reinwald
Megan E. Snyder
Justin K. Swadlo
Kelly Lynn Szramowski
Rebecca Rae Truell - Cum Laude
Melanie Ann Tunney - Magna Cum Laude
Jonathan Wayne VanDusen
Nathaniel L. Wilson - Cum Laude
Eliza Chaffee Wolfe

Autumn Lynn Spontak
Matthew Robert Stone
Justin K. Swadlo
Matthew Ian Till
Jermifer E. Tobin
Zeljka Trninic - Magna Cum Laude
Ian D. Wallace
Jeffrey D. Wallenhorst - Summa Cum Laude
Megan Marie Whitney
Zachary Jon Whitney
Brian Thomas Wice
Matthew Davis Witham - Magna Cum Laude
Kristin Marie Witherow - Summa Cum Laude
Enrissa Young - Magna Cum Laude
Michael A. Zewe

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Social Work
Stephanie Lynn Alexander
Melody Roxanne Anderson
Jessicca Nickole Bickel
Kylie Lavonne Bloss
Megan Lee Bowen - Magna Cum Laude
Kara Elizabeth Brinks

Tricia K Zigmund - Magna Cum Laude

Laurie H. Burick - Summa Cum Laude
Tiffany M. Burrows
Meretta Joy Cable
Cynthia Diana Camaghi - Cum Laude
Sharon Kathleen Carpenter
Heather Sue Coblentz - Summa Cum Laude

Fine Arts-Crafts
Kevin Jonathan Ames
Joseph Hartley Anderson
Brittany Jade Arlet - Cum Laude
Amanda Rae Barton - Magna Cum Laude
Christopher Edward Bencivenga
Meghan E. Bosko - Magna Cum Laude

William Francis Gunsallus, Jr.
Cassidy Brooks Higginbotham

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS

Jason Lee Hinkle
Kimberley Christina Hodgson
Mary Margaret Johnson - Magna Cum Laude
Amy Kathleen Klein

Criminal Justice
Sherika Danielle Lovett
Jon Paul McClain
Stephanie Renee Riley
Timothy Edward Rodgers

Diane Hope Lee
Cathi R. Lewis
Leslie B. Madara-Smith
Jeffrey Maurice McCabe
Kara Lin Milne
Julie Rene Moran
Christen H. Osborne
Danielle Marie Ponsoll
Brandy L. Rictor - Cum Laude
Kymberly Ann Sarnowski
Bethany Anne Schuring

Jonna Marie Stewart

Human Services-Social Services
Bonnie Jean Bryan
Taaliba Atiyah Canty
Alicia Ann Hodges
Holly Lynn Kruse
Sarah Elizabeth Whitman

Misty Marie Siegel
Megan Lynn Summy
Vonda Lea Talbot
Lisa Ann Trunick
JoAnn Marie Zebley - Cum Laude

Liberal Studies
Carla J. Behr

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN ART EDUCATION
Courtney Gail Behnken
Daniel Lawrence Bjorkquist - Cum Laude
Lindsay Rachelle Bly - Cum Laude
Diane M. Brewer - Magna Cum Laude
Jessica Lee Ellis
Ashley Sae Husband
Kacy Lee Kubeldis - Summa Cum Laude
Lauren Lee Pochron - Cum Laude
Amanda Ann Shattuck
* Ashley E. Taxacher
Melanie Ann Tunney - Magna Cum Laude

Mard Marie Cope
Mark Greig Curtis - Cum Laude
Kimberly Elizabeth Flecken - Magna Cum Laude
Sarah Jo Goehring
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SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
Eric A. Randall, Ph.D., Dean

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Business Administration
Moses Kofi Ackumey
Abraham Akhimiomoh
Alessia Leigh Andrae
Bess Christine Andreas
Jason Eugene Barker
Leland James Barker - Magna Cum Laude
Bobby Joe Burke
Krystal Leigh Carey
Njieya Jude Chafeh
Wing-Kwan Kamryn Chau
Troy Morrow Clawson - Cum Laude
Matthew Leonard Cohan

Biology
Kelly J. Papotnik

Environmental Studies/Geography
Corey Matthew Hanna - Cum Laude
Daniel James Hill

Mathematics
Michael Joseph Ball - Cum Laude

Danielle A. DiMarzio
Ryan Earl Bade - Summa Cum Laude
Marshall Justin Ellison

Amy Lynn Bressler
Shane M. Hoover - Summa Cum Laude
Jason Frederick Kotenko - Summa Cum Laude
Gregory Allen Luther
Tasha Marie Sanford

Brandon Michael Emmert
Bryan James Fetzner
Katie Marie Gray
Kanako Haji
Jacquelyn Marie Hayden
Jake L. Hohmann
Shane M. Hoover - Summa Cum Laude
Theresa Anne Hrnciar

Physics
Jack Casey Dougherty
Daniel John Taylor - Cum Laude

Kimberly Ann Hunter
Robert Joseph Keegan
David J. Landon
Michael David Lee
Heather Lynn Lewis
Fredric James Love
Peter Joseph Malize - Summa Cum Laude
Matthew George Marshall
Robert Richard McManus
Tafadzwa Doreen Nehanda
Benjiro Rhodes Nelson
Michael D. Newell
Rachel Nicol

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Biology
Maggie Rose Byrtus
Richard Alan Dopico, Jr.
Tiffany M. Jennings - Magna Cum Laude
Cathy Rebecca Lambing
Rebecca Lyrm Momyer
James C. Patterson - Cum Laude
Eric Stephen Simora
Hannah Mumbi Thande
Derek William Veith
Erich Ivan Williams

Omowunmi Motunrayo Otudeko
Victoria Olayemi Oyesiku - Magna Cum Laude
Deonte' Lonzell Penn
Sharon A. Peterson
Jarid M. Pettit
Rachel Marie Porter - Cum Laude
Julie Anne Rahr
Timothy L. Scovil
Carrie Jean Shamp
Courtney Janae Skemp - Cum Laude
Darlene R. Spaid - Summa Cum Laude
Heather Nichole Stroud
Bridget Lynn Thomas
Julie Elizabeth Trohan

Environmental Science/Biology
Stephany Rose Anderson
Robert J. Fike
Jeffrey A. Siverling

Environmental Science/Geology
Christina Janea Durkee
Seth William Mascho
Heather Lynn Pier - Cum Laude
Jennifer Lynn Showman
James L. Soltis, III

Anna Renee Williams

Geology
Maggie Lynn Coon - Cum Laude
Kelley Ann Hartley
* William James Larrison, Jr.

Chemistry
Jimmy Alvarez
Thanh-Tam N. Ho
Seth Edward Michalski

Medical Technology

Megan Anne Roofner - Cum Laude
Michael Afton Schmidt
Shane G. Windsor

* Shauna Christine Wolf

Nuclear Medicine Technology
* Mandela Ugochukwu Echefu
* Joshua D. Fockler
* Todd Robert Wilkinson

Computer Science
Eric M. Balkovic - Cum Laude
Chad Lewis Godina
Patrick R. Kinnear
Jason Frederick Kotenko - Summa Cum Laude
Ekele A. Ogbadu
Christopher S. Mueller

Nursing
Kimberly Diane Ackerman
Amanda Rose Alberico
Amanda Dawn Casbohm
Gina Marie Caulkins
Kelly Christine Cooney - Summa Cum Laude
Charlene Nicole Ende
Bethany Ann Falkowski

Jeffrey A. Spinks

Economics
Kent J. Kaster, II - Magna Cum Laude
Timur M. Yeskendirov - Magna Cum Laude

Melissa Marie Fisher
Traci L. Fisher
Erica Michelle Groom - Magna Cum Laude
Tonya Marie Hamilton
Julie Ann Hilyer
Patrick Joseph Kineston - Cum Laude

Odoma Abalaka Ogbadu - Cum Laude
Tolulope Olatokunbo Ogundipe
Heather R. Orr
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Gregory J. Lucas - Cum Laude
Chellsi Jean McFarland

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Kenneth M. Adams, Ph.D., Interim Dean

Katie Lynn Mihalak
Colleen Marie Miklos
Bethany Jean Miller - Summa Cum Laude
Jacqueline Ellen Miodrag - Summa Cum Laude
Sheila R. Morton

Business Administration
Rebekah Darlene Baker
Catherine Pauline Blakeslee
Amy Louise Britz
Sara Lynn Freeland
Heather Nicole Heitzenrater
Charles L. Schultz
Jonathan Patrick Theiss
Jana Marie Thompson

Rebecca Arline Mowrer - Magna Cum Laude
Gail Dawn Parker
Tina Marie Pfaff
Amber Jo Pleger - Summa Cum Laude
Lee Christopher Pomeroy - Cum Laude
Marian Rash - Cum Laude
Shannon Jean Scott - Cum Laude
Keri Jo Shank
Kathryn Anne Stuck
Beth Arm Sunseri - Cum Laude
Rebecca L. Tarbay
Charise A. Taylor

Katie Elizabeth Schultz
Erin N. Shingledecker
Heather Ann VanLoocke
Clarissa Jean Weidert
Rachel Jean Whitney - Magna Cum Laude
Kristen Diarme Wisniewski - Cum Laude
Lindsay Marie Wood - Cum Laude

bachelor of science

IN EDUCATION
Elementary Education
Tricia Nicole Bimber
Lindsay Rachelle Bly - Cum Laude
Joshua Martin Chiocco - Cum Laude
Anja Christine DeSanto - Magna Cum Laude
Gregory A. Dinsmore
Lynell K. Durish - Magna Cum Laude
Stephanie Marie Ferraro
Emily Kay Fox - Magna Cum Laude
Stacey Lynn Goettel - Magna Cum Laude
Trista Ann Hackenberg
Meghan Holbrook Hayes
Machelle L. Huegel - Summa Cum Laude

Elementary Education/Special Education
Cassandra Mary Arbuckle - Cum Laude
Danielle Marie Baltes
Ashley Nicole Beckwith - Cum Laude
Ashley Lynn Chapman - Magna Cum Laude
Ashley Elizabeth Cottengim - Magna Cum
Laude
Tanya Lynn Craven - Summa Cum Laude
Thomas James Gray
Ashley Marie Love - Summa Cum Laude
Ashley Lynn Magnuson - Magna Cum Laude
Katherine Susanne Perry - Magna Cum Laude
Mary Kathleen Romanchak
Mary Katherine Speer - Cum Laude
Joel Anthony Travis - Magna Cum Laude
Jodi Lee Trimble
Heidi Jane Wermlinger - Magna Cum Laude
Nativa Marie Woerner - Summa Cum Laude

Kyle Guy Jewell
Lindsay M. Johns
Amber Cecilia Kaczmarczyk
Lori Ann McConaughy
Kristin Kayla McGowan - Magna Cum Laude
Adam M. McNulty - Summa Cum Laude
Megan Therese Michali
Arm Marie Miller
Marlyn Rae Ridge - Summa Cum Laude
Danette F. Ronto - Magna Cum Laude
Elissa Nichole Ross - Cum Laude
Sarah Elizabeth Spencer
Kelli S. TeCulver
Kellie Marie Thomas - Cum Laude
Kimberly Ann Ventura - Cum Laude

Nutrition
Emily M. Anderson
Jamie LuEllen Beeman
Jennifer Lynn Himes
Chelsea Rae Lawrence
Alarma Leigh McGuire
Kristy Marie Thompson

Secondary Education - Biology
Fawn Louise Scovil - Magna Cum Laude

Secondary Education - Comprehensive
English

Elementary Education/Early Childhood
Jennifer Lynn Blakley - Cum Laude
Candice Marie Fink
Tiffany Rae Carver
Katie Rhiannon Klarm - Magna Cum Laude
Sarah Ann Master - Summa Cum Laude
Melanie Anne Olivarez
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Dan E. Arndt - Magna Cum Laude
Stephanie Nicole Domowicz - Magna Cum
Laude
Shana Justine Haid
Briarme Lee Hilger - Summa Cum Laude
Jennifer Arm Radosh - Magna Cum Laude
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Secondary Education — Earth/Space Science
Sean Guthrie Markwith
Kelsey Marie Stanton - Summa Cum Laude

Secondary Education — Social Studies
Adam Michael Eastly
Lindsey Autumn Jones - Magna Cum Laude
Danielle Joyce Lincoln - Cum Laude
Zachary A. Plerhoples
Shanna Marie Potter - Magna Cum Laude
Richard Eugene Rawlings
Andrew James Sever
Randy James Styborski - Magna Cum Laude

Secondary Education - Spanish
Jeweline Elizabeth Bell - Summa Cum Laude
Heidi Marie Hoover
Amelia Patricia Robinson - Summa Cum Laude

Special Education
Melissa Ann Fligger - Magna Cum Laude

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
Christopher Allen Avery
Dwight E. Blake
Jay Alan Brenner - Summa Cum Laude
Matthew R. Chapman
Jolene Annette Church
* Aaron Robert Compton
Anton Joseph Fensel
Kimberly Laura Fleissner
James M. Gibson
Stacy Leigh Hyziewicz
David Paul Jazenski
Michael Anthony LaBella — Cum Laude
Gregory Cameron Lelek
John Curtis Lowry, II - Cum Laude
Colin James McLelland
Joshua R. Pittinger
* Corrie L. Pounds
Bree Natalie Proper
Stephen Michael Schucht
Bradley Ryan Skelton
Ryan D. Valasek
* Christen Shannon Woods

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SPECIALIZED STUDIES
Denise L. Ohler, Ed.D., Assistant Vice President
for Academic Support Services

Charles E. Alexander
Adam Law Baney
Catherine L. Botnick - Cum Laude
Kenneth Trent Boyt
Michelle Marie Bucko
Timothy Joseph DiBernardo

Rodney Amir Lowery
Scott Robert Majewski
Patrick James Marron
Joshua Daniel McGuirk
Scott Jaa Mitchell
Kirsten Erin Olson
Frederick Paganico
Sherilynn Kaye Pinckney
Matthew David Ressler
Cecilia M. Reyes-Cruz
Samantha Katherine Rock
Cathy Renee Scheuer
Jason A. Sharp
Christina Marie Spencer

Melinda Marie Eliason
Ariunjargal Enkhtaivan
Laura Lee Fiske
Mark Thomas Foster
Sandra Louise Franklin
Geoffrey T. Hall
Yohei Hashimoto - Cum Laude
David Paul Hendershot
Rachel Olga Hughes
Adam Joshua Jeffery
Jason L. King
Roberta Joanne Kunkel
Chelsea Rae Lawrence

Anita Marie Sundean
David Joseph Vanasco
Mary Virginia Vasconi
Elizabeth A. Voorhies
Sarah Ann Wijkowski

Special Education/Elementary Education
Mary Elizabeth Eddy — Summa Cum Laude
Lori C. Grabill - Magna Cum Laude
Thomas M. Grabill
Julie A. Nemergut - Summa Cum Laude
Sheila M. Satava - Cum Laude
Ruth Irene Stolz - Magna Cum Laude

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Human Services-Developmental
Disabilities Specialist
Starr Cloud Boli
Robin E. Edwards

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
Pre-School Education
Heather Irene Kunselman
Jackie Lynn Lockert
Nina Momose
Lyndsey M. O'PoIka
Carolyn Gail Swanson

* Students who will complete degree requirements during Summer 2007.
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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Alma Mater

Pennsylvania State System of
Higher Education

Dr. Judy G. Hample, Chancellor

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Board of Governors
Pennsylvania State System of
Higher Education

Kenneth M. Jarin, Chair
Kim E. Lyttle, Vice Chair
C. R. "Chuck" Pennoni, Vice Chair
Matthew E. Baker
Marie Conley Lammando
Paul S. Dlugolecki
Daniel P. Elby
Michael K. Hanna
Vincent J. Hughes
Kyle J. Mullins
Joshua A. O'Brien
Allison Peitz
Guido M. Pichini
Ed Rendell
James J. Rhoades
Christine J. Toretti Olson
Aaron A. Walton
Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak

There are currently two vacancies on the Board.

Edinboro University Council of Trustees

Harry K. Thomas, Esq., Chair
Benedict J. Miceli, Vice Chair
Harold C. Shields, Secretary
Dr. Joseph G. Cacchione
Dr. Raymond L. Dombrowski
John R. Evans
John E. Horan
Catherine M. Manning, SSJ
Virginia L. McGarvey
John A. Pulice
Dr. Judy G. Hample, Chancellor (ex officio)

There is currently one vacancy.

Commencement Committee

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Dr. Pearl W. Bartelt, Provost and Vice President for Academic
Affairs, Chair
Kari Althof, Assistant Director of University Center
Dr. Gary Grant, Chair, Department of Music
Coleen Hites, Coordinator of Special Events
Barbara Kantz, Special Events Planner / Prospect Researcher
Judy Kubeja, Senior Executive Associate to the Provost
Randall McCaslin, DELTA, Video Communications Center
Timothy W. Pilewski, Coordinator of Records and Registration
Brian Pitzer, Director of Public Relations
Barbara Polakowski, Coordinator for Degree Audit Systems
Lorraine Revak, Facilities Office and General Services Manager

One of the 14 universities in Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education,
Edinboro University is committed to affirmative action for all persons in its
educational programs, activities, and employment practices.

COMMENCEMENT
December 15, 2007

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
Convocation

Jerry W. Kiel, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs and Student Success

Prelude

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

Pomp and Circumstance
Edward Elgar

ACADEMIC PROCESSIONAL
Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Star-Spangled Banner
Francis Scott Key
Message from the President

Jessica Lynn Sabeh
Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Jeremy D. Brown, Ph.D.
President

Sing Me to Heaven
Daniel Gawthrop

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

Student Address

Victoria M. Gauna
Bachelor of Science in Education, Secondary
Education - Comprehensive English

Alumni Greetings

Presentation of Candidates

Conferring of Degrees

Herman D. Tomer
President, Alumni Association Board of Directors
Jerry W. Kiel
R. Scott Baldwin, Ph.D., Dean of Graduate Studies
and Research
Terry L. Smith, Ph.D., Dean of Liberal Arts
Eric A. Randall, Ph.D., Dean of Science, Management
and Technology
Kenneth M. Adams, Ph.D., Dean of Education
Denise L. Ohler, Ed.D., Assistant Vice President for
Academic Support Services
Jeremy D. Brown

Alma Mater

Jessica Lynn Sabeh
Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Fanfare and Recessional
Edward Elgar

RECESSIONAL
Symphonic Wind Ensemble

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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COLORS DISTINCTIVE OF THE
DISCIPLINES AND PROFESSIONS

HONORS DESIGNATIONS
Gold Stoles.............................Summa Cum Laude

Apricot ....................................................... Nursing

White Stoles ........................... Magna Cum Laude

Dark Blue...............................................Philosophy

Red Stoles ............................................Cum Laude

Light Blue ................................................Education

Gold Cords.............. Dr. Robert C. Weber Honors
Program Graduate

Peacock Blue ......................Public Administration

Red Cords........... Departmental Honor Graduate

Brown....................................................... Fine Arts
Citron .................................................. Social Work
Copper ....................................................Economics

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.

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
Permsylvania." Professor Katzwinkel, now retired,
added this piece to the medallion especially for the
Inauguration of President Frank G. Pogue in 1997,
and it is now a permanent fixture to the medallion
representing the school's current status as a
University.

Crimson..................................................Journalism
The pendant descends from a shield
containing a triple-towered castle. The collar of the
medallion is comprised of a series of two-inch

Drab ........................................................... Business
Gray ...........................................Veterinary Science

THE CEREMONIAL MACE

Silver Gray...................................................Oratory
The ceremonial mace, a symbol of presidential
authority, is carried at the head of the academic
procession by the Grand Marshal, Dr. Renata
Olive Green .............................................Pharmacy
Wolynec. A gift of the Alumni Association, the
mace was designed and executed by Professor
Sage Green.............................. Physical Education
Henry Katzwinkel and Dr. Seymour Blinderman,
Lemon.......................................................... LibraryScienceformer chairman of the Art Department. It was
first used at the inauguration of Edinboro State
College President Chester T. McNemey, in 1967.
Lilac........................................................... Dentistry
Green ........................................................ Medicine

The mace, twenty-seven inches in length, is
topped by a sterling silver sphere studded with
Orange..................................................Engineering
circular cabochon rubies, secured by bezels. The
collar of the mace is inlaid with ebony, alternated
Pink.................................................................Music
with silver relief fleur-de-lis design elements. The
cultured pearls mounted in cups encircle the
Salmon Pink...................................................PublicHealthbottom of the collar symbolizing the thirteen state
colleges of Pennsylvania. The shaft of the mace is
Purple................................................................ Law
composed of Brazilian rosewood sections,
separated by sterling silver rings. The mace is
Russet ......................................................... Forestry
terminated by a cast sterling silver finial; the five
cultured pearls represent the existing curricula.
Scarlet....................................................... Theology
The rib-like cone form is terminated by a small
silver sphere symbolizing the world.
White ......................Arts, Letters and Humanities
Maize .................................................... Agriculture

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

Golden Yellow .............................................Science

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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.

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.

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

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.

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PRESIDENT JEREMY D. BROWN
Dr. Jeremy D. Brown became the 16th
president of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
on July 1, 2007.
Dr. Brown came to Edinboro from the State
University of New York's Canton campus where
he served as provost and vice president for
academic affairs. As the 2,600-student university's
chief academic officer, he guided campus-wide
strategic planning, while overseeing vigorous
growth in distance learning opportunities and
cultivating international collaborations. During
his tenure there, the number of baccalaureate
degrees awarded doubled and external funding
increased by 50 percent. Dr. Brown's
responsibilities included academic affairs,
institutional research, library, information
technology, grants, registrar, small business
development, extended studies, and national and
international development initiatives. In
addition, he was elected vice chair of the SUNY
Chief Academic Officers Association.

and provost on long-range academic planning
initiatives and budgeting, and supervised all
personnel issues for the 960 members of the
technical, research and library staffs.

Leading the academic procession and
carrying the ceremonial mace at today's
Commencement ceremony is Dr. Renata B.
Wolynec, Professor of Anthropology.

In 2000, Dr. Brown was named rector of
Florida State University-Panama, serving as the
chief executive officer of a small U.S. university
operating in Latin America. During his tenure,
enrollment, the curriculum and revenues grew
dramatically as he developed strategic plans for
growth and both national and international
recruitment.

Dr. Wolynec earned Baccalaureate and
Master's degrees in anthropology from the State
University of New York at Buffalo. She received
a Ph.D. in anthropology from Northwestern
University, and her thesis was among the first in
the country to manipulate huge archaeological
databases using computer technology.

During his career. Dr. Brown published many
scholarly articles and was an invited speaker at
international conferences, research institutions
and universities. He served as a visiting scientist
at the University of Stellenbosch, the University
of Manitoba, the Department of Nuclear Physics
at Oxford University and the National
Accelerator Centre in Cape Town, South Africa.
Dr. Brown's wife, Rebeca Acuna, a native of
Panama, is also no stranger to higher education.
Most recently, she served as director of Higher
Education Opportunities at St. Lawrence
University.

Dr. Brown is a native of Manchester, England,
and earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Ph.D.
in physics from the University of Birmingham,
England. His doctoral work was in the area of
experimental nuclear physics, and he conducted
research at both the University of Birmingham
and the University of California-Berkeley. Upon
completion of his Ph.D., Dr. Brown spent two
years at Indiana University continuing his
research in nuclear physics.

Dr. Brown is an avid squash player. He
coached the St. Lawrence University men's and
women's squash teams for three years, taking
them to the national tournament. Dr. Brown also
enjoys sailing and skiing, and particularly takes
delight in spending time with his two sons, Lucas
and Gabriel, and visiting his family in England.
He likes to unwind by watching movies, and is an
avid fan of the Manchester United soccer team.

Dr. Brown accepted a faculty position in the
Physics Department of Princeton University,
where, in addition to continuing his research, he
taught undergraduate and graduate-level physics
courses. During this time, he served as a resident
faculty fellow at Rockefeller College and was
faculty liaison for academic and social programs
there.
Transitioning into academic administration.
Dr. Brown was named associate dean of the
Graduate School at Yale University where his
portfolio included the Science, Engineering and
Biomedical Departments, as well as recruitment
of underrepresented minority students. He also
served as the Graduate School's chief budget
officer.

GRAND MARSHAL
She has directed contract archaeology projects for
the U.S. Forest Service, the City of Erie, and
Coastal Zone Management. She has done
archaeological field research in Ukraine and
Belize, in addition to the United States and
Mexico.
Dr. Wolynec has been a pioneer in public
archaeology education in Pennsylvania. She was
chair and co-chair of the Pennsylvania
Archaeological Council Education Committee, a
founding member of the Pennsylvania
Archaeology Month Steering Committee, co­
organizer of the forum for State Archaeological
Councils at the annual meetings of the Society for
American Archeology, Project Archaeology
Coordinator for Pennsylvania, and representative
to the national Project Archaeology initiative. On
behalf of the Pennsylvania Archaeological
Council, she was awarded grants from the PHMC
Local History Grant program for two archaeology
curriculum projects and a teaching trunk project.
Dr. Wolynec served as a consultant to the
Archaeology Education Coordinator of the
Permsylvania Bureau for Historic Preservation
and the Cerros Cooperative Archaeological
Development Project in Belize.

Joining the Edinboro University faculty in
1973, Dr. Wolynec helped develop the first
recognized major in anthropology in the
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education,
as well as one of the first archeology courses in
the country to focus on the needs of teachers. She
has directed the anthropology program since
1982 and served as advisor to the Anthropology
Club since 1975. She has developed archaeology
workshops for the U.S. Forest Service, the Society
for American Archaeology, Pennsylvania science
and social science teachers' conferences,
Elderhostel, the Erie County Historical Society,
and Edinboro Academy.
Dr. Wolynec has served as director of the Fort
LeBoeuf Museum in Waterford, Pennsylvania,
since 1982. She helped develop an agreement that
allowed Edinboro to be the first State System
university to manage a state-owned historical
museum in collaboration with the Pennsylvania
Historical and Museum Commission.
Dr.
Wolynec has taught over 50,000 school children
about George Washington's trip to Fort LeBoeuf,
the beaver trade. Native American life, and other
aspects of local history, and is now teaching those
students' children. She chaired the George
Washington 2003 Commemorative Celebration
Committee, and she co-chaired the Lafayette
Commemorative Days Committee in 2000. She
has directed the development of a video-based
curriculum project focusing on life at the French
fort with a grant from the Pennsylvania Historical
and Museum Commission.

She directed and edited Project Archaeology:
Pennsylvania, and authored Chapter 5, "Heritage
Education for Special Students," in The Archaeology
Education Handbook: Sharing the Past with Kids.
In 2001 she received the Erie County
Historical Society's Local History Award. She
currently serves as president of the University
Senate and as editor of the Pennsylvania
Archaeological Council Newsletter.

Dr. Wolynec developed an archaeological
field studies program which includes the
Waterford Historical Complex, the Battles
Museums of Rural Life in Girard, and the old
Edinboro Cemetery Marker Inventory Project.

Returning to Princeton as associate dean of
the faculty. Dr. Brown advised the dean of faculty
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UNIVERSITY FACULTY MARSHALS

HONORARY DOCTORATE RECIPIENTS

Dr. Max Azicri, Political Science and Criminal Justice Department

Charles R. Webber, May 1981

Michael Zahorchak, December 1997

Dr. Salene Cowher, Professional Studies Department

Louis J. Tullio, May 1983

Fred Rogers, May 1998

Ms. Diane Crandall, Art Department

Milton Eisenhower, May 1985

Donald DiPlacido, December 1998

Dr. Gertrude Barber, May 1988

Dr. Yvonne Thornton, May 1999

Mary Porreco, May 1988

Dr. James E. Barker, December 1999

Sr. M. Lawreace Antoun, SSJ, May 1989

F. Eugene Dixon, Jr., September 2000

Joseph DiMaggio Jr., May 1989

Sir George A.O. Alleyne, M.D., December 2000

Dr. Karim Hossain, Physics and Technology Department

G. Andrew Fleming, May 1990

Dr. John Hope Franklin, December 2000

Dr. David Hurd, Geosciences Department

Walter Hendl, May 1990

The Honorable Joyce A. Savocchio, December 2001

Dr. Elizabeth Iglesias, Dr. Gerald P. Jackson Department of Academic Support Services

I. King Jordan, May 1991

Donald M. Alstadt, May 2002

Dr. Naod Kebede, Chemistry Department

Chuck Jones, December 1991

K. Leroy Irvis, May 2002

Dr. Peter Lindeman, Biology and Health Services Department

Raymond Shafer, May 1992

Mike S. Zafirovski, December 2002

Charles Kennedy, May 1992

David N. Matthews, December 2003

Mary Beth Kennedy, May 1992

William E. Strickland Jr., May 2004

Richard Nygaard, May 1993

Dr. David William Steadman, December 2004

Na'im Akbar, December 1993

Cheryl G. Vicary, December 2005

Dr. William Pithers, Psychology Department

Mahmoud Haroon, December 1994

Thomas C. Vicary, December 2005

Dr. Anne Quinn, Mathematics and Computer Science Department

Eiji Oue, May 1995

Edward G. Rendell, May 2006

Dr. Karen Seubert, Philosophy Department

Louis Porreco, December 1995

Sharon Stone, March 2007

Dr. Roy Shinn, Speech, Language and Hearing Department

Thomas Hagen, May 1996

Dorothy Dexter Pogue, May 2007

Dr. Jean Snyder, Music Department

Paul O'Neill, December 1997

Dr. Frank G. Pogue, May 2007

Dr. James Dunn, Business Administration and Economics Department
Dr. Jeanne Faieta, Special Education and School Psychology Department
Dr. Denise Finazzo, Elementary Education Department
Ms. Amanda Frantz-Mamani, Foreign Languages Department
Dr. Melissa Gibson Hancox, Communication and Media Studies Department

Dr. Kathleen Lipkovich, Health and Physical Education Department
Mr. Charles Marr, English and Theatre Arts Department
Dr. Nazir Mughal, History and Anthropology Department
Ms. Patricia Nosel, Nursing Department
Dr. Michael Paulus, Social Work Department

Dr. Kathleen Stevens, Middle and Secondary Education Department
Mr. John Widner, Baron-Forness Library
Dr. Lee Williams, Sociology Department

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* Jennifer Ann Lewis, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2005
Brooke Erin Neff, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2004
Autumn Heather Seybert, BFA, Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania, 2004

MASTER'S DEGREES
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH
R. Scott Baldwin, Ph.D., Dean
Social Sciences

Jaymes W. Brown, AS, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2004;
BA, Edinboro University of Permsylvania, 2004
Jessica R. Craig, BA, Edinboro University of Permsylvania, 2005
William B. Hollenbeck, BA, Garmon University, 1998
Valerie R. Matteson, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2005
* George Morgan, III, BA, Pennsylvania State University, 2005
Alexander F. Rice”^*, BA, Edinboro University of Permsylvania, 2005

Speech Language
Pathology

* Mary Katherine Bulloch, BA, Edinboro University of Permsylvania,
2005
* Kara Louise Cybulski*% BS, Florida Institute of Technology, 2004
* Ellen Jean Fischer, BA, Edinboro University of Permsylvania, 2005
* Rakia Rashawn Floyd, BA, Edinboro University of Permsylvania,
2003
* Sharon Lynette Forbes, BA, Edinboro University of Permsylvania,
2005
* Rhea Christine Jones, BA, Edinboro University of Permsylvania, 2005
* Katherine Lee Laboda*^ BS, SUNY College at Fredonia, 2005
* Marilyn Rose Lee Lucas, BS, University of Pittsburgh, 2003
* Jermifer Stam Marshall, BA, Edinboro University of Permsylvania,
2004
* Michele T. McCarl, BS, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 1974
* Leah Nicole McElroy, BA, University Of Pittsburgh, 2005
* Roisin McManus**, BA, Brock University, 2002
* Kristin Marlene Metts, BA, Edinboro University of Permsylvania,
2005
* Brandy Leigh Morgan, BA, Edinboro University of Permsylvania,
2005
* Lindsay Kristine Murm, BA, Edinboro University of Permsylvania,
2005
* Monica Lyrm Penezic, BA, Edinboro University of Permsylvania,
2005
* Lindsay Sara Porter**, BA, York University in Toronto, 2001; BA,
York University in Toronto, 2005
* Arm Moriah Rutkowski, BFA, Edinboro University of Permsylvania,
1991; MA, Chatham College, 1999
* Catherine Marie Sayenga**, BS, Permsylvania State University, 1991;
BSN, Edinboro University of Permsylvania, 1998
* Kerri Lyrm Sherred-Pratt, BA, Edinboro University of Permsylvania,
2005
* Phoebe Joarma Smith, BA, University of Guelph, 2003
* Amanda Marie Vommero, BA, Edinboro University of Permsylvania,
2005
* Jeffrey A. von Rekowski, BA, Idaho State University, 2003

MASTER OF ARTS
Art

* Sharon Denise Smith, BA, Mercyhurst College, 1995

Clinical Psychology

Brandy Abbey-Jones, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2001
Karen Barbara Clemens, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
2003
* Leslie Renee Smith, BA, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania,
2003

Communication Studies

Jennifer Renae Allen”^*, BA, Mercyhurst College, 2006
Philip John Buchan, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2001
Vanuza Da Silva, BA, Federal University of Technology, 1995
* Elizabeth May Geary’^’^, BA, Gannon University, 1996
Sarah J. Glover, BA, Syracuse University, 1996
Julie A. C. Hunsberger’^% BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
1998
* Gerald J. Masi, BA, Gannon University, 1982
* Nelson E. Puello, BA, University Central Del EsteA^R, 1994

Counseling

* Joseph Michael Anthony, BA, Mercyhurst College, 2005
Kalle Armour’^’*^, BA, Gannon University, 2005
Caron R. Bames’^’^, BS, Mercyhurst College, 2000
Emily J. Butler’^’^, BA, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2004
Erica Lyrm Cook, BA, Mercyhurst College, 2001
* Corirme Marie Creppage*^*, BA, Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania, 2001
Donna M. DeGeorge, AAS, Kent State University, 2001; BA, Edinboro
University of Permsylvania, 2003
Remle A. ElmerBA, Hiram College, 1995; MS, Mercyhurst
College, 1999
Leslie E. Gildea*^*, BA, Westminster College, 1979
Thomas F. Hancock*^*, BS, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 1993
Geraldine Hathaway, AA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
1995; BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1997
William T. Herlihy BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1992
* Sarah Marie James*^ BA, Pennsylvania State University, 2005
* Maryann Milne Kunath, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
2002
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* Hannah Leigh Kulic**, BSED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
2005
* Sheri Marie Law**, BSED, Edinboro University of Permsylvania, 1996
* Jennifer Lynn Lundy**, BSED, Gannon University, 1999
* Pamela Anne Mackowski, BS, Pennsylvania State University, 1993;
MS, Ohio State University, 1997
* Brandon Matthew Maines**, BSED, Lock Haven University of
Pennsylvania, 2003; MED, Lock Haven University of
Pennsylvania, 2006
* Dana M. Mason**, BS, University of Pittsburgh, 1989
* Nicoletta Marie McAninch**, BS, Pennsylvania State University, 1972;
MED, Virginia Tech, 1988
* Michele Donofree McCandless**, BA, Olivet College, 1984
* Mark Edward McElhinny**, BA, Westminster College, 1993
* Daniel Victor Mennow**, BA, Gannon University, 1994; MA, Gannon
University, 1996
* Samuel Jacob Mowrey**, BS, Grove City College, 2004
* Amber Lynn Nolan-Johnston**, BSED, Clarion University of
Pennsylvania, 2002
* Elena Christina Parthenakis**, BA, Miami University, 1994
* Kristine Anne Redmon**, BSED, Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania, 2004
* Robert Paul Schodt, Jr.**, BSED, Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania, 2002
* Tara J. Shannon, BFA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2001
* Cameron Lee Shuck**, BS, Pennsylvania State University, 2003
Todd Bernhard Trofimuk**, BA, Bethany College, 1991
* Brad R. Wheeler**, BA, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania,

MASTER OF EDUCATION
Educational Leadership

* Lori Ann BischoP*, BA, Allegheny College, 1996
* Kristina Lee Bokulich’^% BSED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
2002
* Erin Michelle Bourquin*^ BSED, Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania, 2002
* Charles A. Bowser**, BS, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2001
* Gregory Daniel Brumagin, BSED, California University of
Pennsylvania, 2002
* Carol E. Buckleitner, BA, Albion College, 1989; MED, Edinboro
University of Pennsylvania, 1990
* Traci-Beth Budd**, BSED, Pennsylvania State University, 1990; MED,
Pennsylvania State University, 1998
Robert Leo Causgrove**, BA, Mercyhurst College, 1997; MS,
Mercyhurst College, 2002
* Mark Douglas Chludzinski**, BSED, Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania, 2003
* Christine M. Chrostowski, BA, University of Dayton, 1987; MS,
Gannon University, 1993
* Dominic Andrew Corsini**, BSED, Clarion University of
Pennsylvania, 2004
* Erin J. Coveil**, BSED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2003
Heather Eileen Eckart**, BS, Seton Hill College, 2005
* Dana Catherine Farley**, BSED, Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania, 2005
* Faith Ann Federici**, BS, Pennsylvania State University, 1996
* Victoria Ann Furmanek**, BS, Indiana University of Pennsylvania,
1982; MED, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1995
* Elizabeth K. Giancola**, BSED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
1976; MED, Duquesne University, 1978
Jennifer Mae Hruska**, BSED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
2004
Jodi L. lannucci**, BS, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania,
1983; MS, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, 2005
* Brent Jemigan**, BSED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2001
* Bradley Dale Johnston**, BSED, Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania, 2002
* Jennifer L. Johnston**, BS, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 1994;
MED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1998
* Tara Pamalyn Karotko, BSED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
1993; MED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1995
Heather Irene Kensill**, BSED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
1998; MED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2004
Matthew W. Kerstetter**, BA, University of Florida, 1996; MED,
Temple University, 2003; JD. Temple University, 2001
* Tara E. King**, BSED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2002
* Tracy Lyim Kio**, BSED, Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, 1987;
MED, Gannon University, 2006
* Marybeth Kober**, BSED, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1985;
MED, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 1989
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2001

* Louise A. Willman-Spaid**, BSED, Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania, 1995
* Ty Shifflett Wise**, BA, Grove City College, 2004
* Ryan Landis Yates**, BSHPE, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
2004
Stephen D. Zielinski**, BS, Houghton College, 1996

Elementary Education

* Lindsay Anne Coup, BA, Baldwin-Wallace College, 2000
* Catherine Ann Cross, BA, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1997
Cherie Marie DuBois**, BA, Maryville College, 2002; JD, University
of Tennessee, 2005
* Jenna Rae Felton, BSED, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania,
2006
Christopher Burt Haskins**, BS, Houghton College, 1992
Brooke Sydney Irwin**, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
2005
Abigail Jane Kauppila**, BA, University of Toledo, 2003
Marie Ann Keck**, BA, Canisius College, 2003
* Merle Catherine Kelihar**, BSED, Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania, 2003
Colleen M. O'Neil, BA, Pennsylvania State University, 2002
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* Kerri Leigh McCullough, AS, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
1997; BSED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2001
Pamela Rose Peters**, BSED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,

* Lori L. Putman, BSED, Edinboro University of Permsylvania, 1989
* Dawn R. Sheffer**, BSED, Edinboro University of Permsylvania, 1990
Susarme Stoner**, BS, Clarion University of Permsylvania, 1981

Middle/Secondary
School Instruction

Reading

Melanie Arm Carlson, BA, Edinboro University of Permsylvania,
2002
Lisa M. Czejdo**, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2001
* Daniel Frederick Hicks, BA, Clarion University of Permsylvania, 2004
Friede S. Lundell, BS, Crown College, 1996
* Brittiani Lyrm McNeil, BSED, Edinboro University of Permsylvania,
2004
* Sandra Louise Messner, BS, Edinboro University of Permsylvania,
2001
James Albert Miller, BA, Permsylvania State University, 1993
* Briarme Leigh Tieff, BS, University Of Louisville, 2002
Ann Marie Vierkorn, BS, Salem State College, 1998

* Kristy Lyrm Adams**, BSED, Edinboro University of Permsylvania,
2002
Jermy Arm Andrae**, BSED, Edinboro University of Permsylvania,
2000
Rosemary Eileen Baker**, BSED, Edinboro University of
Permsylvania, 2004
Heidi Marie Baloga, BSED, Slippery Rock University of
Permsylvania, 1994
* Mary Catherine Black, BSED, Edinboro University of Permsylvania,
2002
* Amy Sue Brown, BA, Permsylvania State University, 2003; BS,
Permsylvania State University, 2003
Ellen M. Calvano**, BS, Garmon University, 1998
* Mary Alice Carey, BSED, Edinboro University of Permsylvania, 1993
Theresa Arm Cleaver, BS, Garmon University, 2000
Jermifer Elizabeth Drumm**, BSED, Edinboro University of
Permsylvania, 2006
Linda Gail Duncan, BSED, Winthrop University, 1976; MED,
Edinboro University of Permsylvania, 1992
* Laura Diane Fuhrman, BSED, Edinboro University of Permsylvania,
2006
Robert Daniel Green, BSED, Edinboro University of Permsylvania,
1998
* Joseph M. Kauffman**, BS, University of Pittsburgh, 1998
Max Justin Kline, BS, Permsylvania State University, 2001
Tammy Lyrm Kline**, BSED, Edinboro University of Permsylvania,
2001
* Kristine Marie Leavens, BSED, Edinboro University of Permsylvania,
2006
Jermifer L. Malec, BA, Indiana University of Permsylvania, 2001;
MED, Edinboro University of Permsylvania, 2004
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2000

Anna M. Proya**, BSED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2002
* Jamie Sue Retterer**, BA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2001
Cristie L. Schrumpf**, BSED, Clarion University of Pennsylvania,
2002

* Rebecca Lynn Whitman**, BSED, Slippery Rock University of
Pennsylvania, 2002
* Carey Regina Zeigler, BSED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
1999

Special Education

Elaine Michele Agnew**, BSED, Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania, 2000
* Melinda A. Beers, BSED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2002
* Sharon Rae Mahoney, BSED, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
1997
Sarah Lanzel Mead**, BA, Wittenberg University, 2000
Todd Andrew Merritt, BS, Permsylvania State University, 2000
Lisa Colleen Sweeney**, AA, Jamestown Community College, 2000;
BS, SUNY College at Fredonia, 2002

MASTER OF FINE ARTS
Fine Arts

Ece Abay, BFA, Marmara University, 2001
Karen Anne Bolton, BS, Towson State University, 1998; BFA,
Northern Arizona University, 2004
* Matthew Mark Gomola, BFA, Slippery Rock University of
Pennsylvania, 1997
Edward Leonard Smucygz, BA, Kennesaw State University, 2004
* Aaron Lee Young, BA, Bethel College, 2003

MASTER OF SCIENCE
Biology

Information Technology

Emily Kay Pifer, BS, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2005

Bilguun Ginjbaatar, BS, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2005
Amamath Gollamudi, BA, Queens College, 1997
Kyle M. Hall, BS, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2003
Anton S. Lushenko, BS, Edinboro University of Permsylvania, 2004
* Amine Moubtasim, BS, Edinboro University of Permsylvania, 2003

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CANDIDATES FOR
MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN NURSING DEGREE

HONORS

Consortium with Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
* Susan Elaine Chaffee, BSN, Rhode Island College, 1993
* Kathleen Ann Houk, BSN, Carlow College, 1999
* Timothy Walter Meyers, BS, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,

The following degree candidates have earned at least 60 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

Melissa Jane Bayer
Laura A. Bright
Andrew David Brown
Barbara Ann Caldwell
Adam Lindsey Calfee
Jami Lee Calfee
Ashley Marie Calvert
Bobbie Jo Carlson
Erin Jo Clem
Jennifer D. Cornman
Angela Nicole Cuniak
Hollie Lyn Davis
Tara Elizabeth Denevic
Rachael Elizabeth Eberhart
Lillian M. Eeg
Susan Ann Fry
Leslie R. Fulton

Victoria Marie Gauna
Ronald J. Geibel
Krista Lee Godlewski
Gregory Jaymes Harris
Erin Ellen Jackson
Mary Cedar Kokus
Joseph Anthony Malizia
Kimberly S. Plyler
Sarah Elizabeth Porath
Nadeen F. Reichert
Heather Christine Reisenweber
Deke Andrew Showman
Kristina Marie Squires
Molly Jean Stanton
Jennifer Lynn Waring
Lisa Marie Wheeler
Kathryn Anne Zinz

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

Jeffrey Armstrong
Jodie M. Borton
Jeff Clayton Byham
Ronald Alan Cole
Eboni Dawn Daniels
Kenzie Marie Develli
Jeana Louise DiNicola
Kara Marie Dornish
Andrea Renee Erdely
Kristen Patricia Heist
Kimberly A. Hitchcock
Crystal D. Epps Jones
Joshua Arthur Klixbull
Erilda Luz Livingston
Maria Louisa Angelina Machi

Katie Christine McManus
Abutu-eje Ogbadu
Christopher Jay Ordos
Hila Elizabeth Plotts
Andrea B. Radaker
Matthew Aaron Revell
Jessica Lynn Sabeh
Amy Elizabeth Schmidt
David Harry Schumacher, Jr.
Jessica Lynn Shoemaker
Brynn E. Space
Kathleen Ellen Tyner
Derek William Veith
Autumn Grace Wilcox
Laurie L. Young

2002

* Donald M. Pallone, BSN, University of Pittsburgh, 2003
’*■ Mary Ellen Pollock, BS, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1989
* Timothy J. Rausch, BS, La Roche College, 1992
* Bonnie Meals Thompson, BSN, Slippery Rock University of
Pennsylvania, 1989
* Laura Beth Wanchick”^*, BSN, Slippery Rock University of
Pennsylvania, 2001
* Kathleen E. Weideman”^*, BA, Edinboro University of Permsylvania,
2003; BS, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2003

* Students who completed degree requirements during Summer 2007.
** Students with a Quality Point Average of 3.95 or above.
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

DR. ROBERT C. WEBER
HONORS PROGRAM

Brenna Rose Arlet
Meagan Jennifer Brown
Carleigh Devin Bmnot
Maria Lynn D'Achille
Sonya Marie Dermis
Tracey Ann Durkin
Sara J. Fink
Jessica A. Foessett
Zachary Allan Gates
Laura Renee Graham
Amanda Dawn Harrier
Damaris E. Henry
Patrick Grant Hughes
Kyle E. Jury
Alka Kardos
Julie A. Kearney
Emily Suzarme Kent

Honors Diploma
Clayton Byham
Erin Jo Clem
^Crystal D. Epps Jones

Jung-Kyun Kim
Davina Lee Knight
Lindsey Nicole Lasher
Katherine J. Ludlow
Jessica Mavis Metzler
Holly Lynn Mukina
James Munene Rutere
Kyle Joseph Shreve
Nathan Robert Snyder
Sherry Phyllis Stockton
Ryan Matthew Sweeney
Asfarah Tauheed
Courtney Lee Willett
Kate Marie Williams
Daniel James Yobp
Ryan Zambrzycki

BACCALAUREATE AND ASSOCIATE DEGREES
SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS
Terry L. Smith, Ph.D., Dean

BACHELOR OF ARTS
Anthropology
* Erin Day Daugherty
* Kathleen Ellen Tyner - Magna Cum Laude

Art History
*

Michael Ryan Angelotti
* Jessica Elizabeth Olley
Kristy Arm Sheldon
Asfarah Tauheed - Cum Laude
Lindsey E. Werger

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General Education Honors
Sarah Emily Senko
Broadcast Journalism:
Upper Division Honors
Mark Christian Eberhardt

Radio/Television News
*

Jeness K. Bell
* Toya R. Smith

Criminal Justice
Jennifer M. Acierno
Ian M. Apitsch
Jack E. Atkinson
Courtney Michelle Baker
LaTicra Denee Barnett
* Brandon B. Beaver
* Andrew James Beichner
Amanda Kate Beish
Kevin J. Berceli
* Sharie Lynn Boyce
Keith E. Brown
Charles J. Carlson
Erica R. Chaser
Jasimine Alice Murre Cooper
Tara Noelle Cooper
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Maxwell W. Davenport
Hollie Lyn Davis - Summa Cum Laude
Michael W. Eicher
Augustus J. Floyd
Jennifer Lee Forman
Ronald Adam Godek
Meghan Shalom-Therese Gradler
Ashley Nicole Guyton
Christina Lynn Harmasek
Benjamin Thomas Harris, Jr.
Matthew John Hurban
Victoria Candance Jackson
Adam J. Johnson
Willie A. Jordan
Amanda Nicole Kerner
Joshua Arthur Klixbull - Magna Cum Laude
Lindsay E. Marthers
Terry Arm Maxon
Renee Tellers McGill
Nicholas Peter Monocello
Ashley Mook
Josephine Elizabeth Moski
Michael Richard Nugent
Candice J. Ott
Brandon Michael Plotner
Hila Elizabeth Plotts - Magna Cum Laude
Jeremy J. Prader
Alyssa Ashlee Rettger
Justin James Stafford
Shaneen Naomi Stankowski
Cynthia Dawn Stephens
Esther Elizabeth Sterling
Mark Henry Szukala
Lisa Marie Wheeler - Summa Cum Laude
Nicole Lee Yurcak
Ryan Zambrzycki - Cum Laude

Drama

Political Science

Susan Ann Fry - Summa Cum Laude
* Anthony J. Gressley
* Zachary James Shelly

Zachary Allan Gates - Cum Laude
Jennifer Lynn Judson
Joseph Anthony Malizia - Summa Cum Laude
Mark A. Mariani
Amy Elizabeth Schmidt - Magna Cum Laude
* Matthew Lawrence Scowden
Joshua Lyim Wessell

English
Christopher David Harmon
Robert John McMillen
Jennifer Marie Moyer
Emily Anne Papperman
Jennifer Anne Rovang
Charmaine A. Showell

Print Journalism: News and Editorial
Arnab Bhattacharya
* Cornell L. Green
Nicole Crystal Hajdukiewicz
Jessica Marie Langer
Troy Jermaine Morrison
* Cassidy Ann Marie Smock
Courtney Lynn Soder
Lauren Nicole Vokish

German
Lawrence T. Boyer

History
Jeffrey Armstrong - Magna Cum Laude
Anthony Wayne Byerly
Christopher Jay Ordos - Magna Cum Laude
* Colin Andrew Reilly
Michael Richard Sliper
Nicholas Francis Whiteman
Bethany Allyn Wojtaszek

Speech and Hearing Sciences

Jeremy J. Prader
Emily Joyce Quinlan
Matthew Aaron Revell - Magna Cum Laude

* Jonathan Paul Ferrari
Kathryn P. Radwanski

* Amanda Lyn Sowa
Sarah Michelle Sterling
Michelle Jean Taylor
Donna Washington
Howard I. Washington
Heather Joy Waterhouse
Bridget Lynn Werner
* Autumn Grace Wilcox - Magna Cum Laude

Speech Communication
Christopher Frank Amico
Thomas Anthony Brennan
* Lisa Marie Brosek
Margaret Arme Burnett
Kurtis James Charlton
Jan Marie Cook
Anthony James Cousins
Angela Nicole Cuniak - Summa Cum Laude

Cole Denver Williams
Daniel Alan Williams
Kimberly Ann Witt
Kathryn Anne Zinz - Summa Cum Laude

Stacey Lyrm Dawley
Emily M. DeAngelo
Kara Marie Dornish - Magna Cum Laude
Brandon Mitchell Edwards
Meghan Marie Feely
James Earl Garmon
Kristen Ryan Green
* Anthony J. Gressley
* Kara Rae Hamel
* Crystal D. Epps Jones - Magna Cum Laude

Social Science
John E. Baker
Gregory J. Timon

Psychology
* Ryan J. Alexander
* Jessica Lynn Brooks
Jeff Clayton Byham - Magna Cum Laude
* Robin L. Cone
Jennifer D. Comman - Summa Cum Laude
* Vicki Lynne Coy
Eboni Dawn Daniels - Magna Cum Laude
Tracey Ann Durkin - Cum Laude
Jenea Theresa Edwards
* Emily Lynn Freimuth
Krista Lee Godlewski - Summa Cum Laude
Alisha Jolene Grill
Erin Ellen Jackson - Summa Cum Laude
Stephanie Jean Kalivoda
Mary Cedar Kokus - Summa Cum Laude
Kristen Lee Main
* Daryl Shawn Maynard
Victoria Annette Moran
* Lauren G. Moss
Susan Elizabeth Oleski
Brandon Michael Plotner
Kimberly S. Plyler - Summa Cum Laude

Humanities
Mark Raymond Kasparek
Traci Lynne Myers
Laura A. Peters

Latin American Studies
Damaris E. Henry - Cum Laude
* Deke Andrew Showman - Summa Cum Laude

Music
Daniel F. Aldrich
Jessica Lynn Sabeh - Magna Cum Laude

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Sociology
Georgia Rae Bell
* Alison Rose Castrilla
Angela Marie Fedei
Amy J. Fischer
Joshua Terry Lapeusz
* Nichole Renee Lowry
Stacy Lee McIntyre
* Edwin Steven Morrison
Scarlett Moyer
Abby Marie Paterline
Cathy A. Plott
Nicholas Christopher Rist
Mary Kathryn Roll
Angela Marie Shearer
Lisa Arm Stahlbaum
Sherry Phyllis Stockton - Cum Laude

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Jung-Kyun Kim - Cum Laude
James W. MacEachem
Damion Wesley Malott
Michael J. Mills
Damone Chaurice Morris
Joseph Anthony Nist, II
Joshua R. Novak
Lisa Christina Ohanessian
Thomas Joseph Ostrye
Bradley Thomas Powell
Eric Michael Rose
Marcia Erin Roth
Lorma Darrah Shelley
Zachary James Shelly
Natasha Nashell Thompkins

Amber Dawn Turner
* Charles Brandon Waples
* Robert F. Woods, Jr.
* Theresa E. Yates
Jessica Ann Young

Spanish
Alka Kardos - Cum Laude
* Deke Andrew Showman - Summa Cum Laude
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BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS

Fine Arts-Crafts
Brenna Rose Arlet - Cum Laude
Stephanie Ann Barto
* Christopher E. Bencivenga
* Kayla Nicole Bukowski
* Eileen Elizabeth Bull
Anthony Lewis DiPietro
Mark Christian Eberhardt
Rachel T. Enright
Ronald J. Geibel - Summa Cum Laude
Nauman Humayun
Joshua David Lawson
Gregg Lieb
Jessica Mavis Metzler - Cum Laude
Heather LuAnn Miller
Br)mn E. Space - Magna Cum Laude
Robbie Lee Spencer
Kristina Marie Squires - Summa Cum Laude
Jillian M. Stouffer
Eliza Chaffee Wolfe
Daniel James Yobp - Cum Laude

Fine Arts-Applied Media Arts
Ashley Elizabeth Allen
David Matthew Arnold
Kyle William Baker
Ryan William Benis
Gregory H. Benninger
* Andrew David Brown - Summa Cum Laude
Brian W. Button, Jr.
Adam Lindsey Calfee - Summa Cum Laude
Bethany R. DeTal
* Meghan Davies DiPaola
Amanda Lee Donegan
Kyle Thomas Friday
* Peter Matthew Golibersuch
* Michael Ross Harris
* Aaron D. Hicks
Rebecca Ann Hollen
Patrick Grant Hughes - Cum Laude
Kiley Jablonski
Matthew Mark Keown
Amanda Kimsel
Sandra L. Lebow
Sara Melissa Long
Jason Michael Lopez
* Charles Lee Mansfield, III
Christopher M. Miller
* Trista M. Moffe
Mark David Prior
* Kevin Robert Rice
* Jeffrey Charles Sandell
Jumpei Shibayama
Jessica Lynn Shoemaker - Magna Cum Laude
* John Matthew Simon
* Sara R. Starocci
* David Michael Stevenson
Shannon Leigh Stewart
* Araya Tadesse
* Nicholas C. Warren
Michael Thomas Yaskulski
Michael A. Zewe

Human Services-Social Services

associate of arts

Peter John Barthelmes
Cynthia Rose Davison
* Michele Lynn Fischbach
Janet Lee McIntyre
Jessica Dawn Mellin
Emily Arme Plott
Sharon L. Reitz
* Kathleen M. Sagan

Criminal Justice
Thomas William Bleem, III
Deniece Nicole Davis Muzofa
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Stephen DiDonato
Jason D. Dougherty
Matthew John Hurban
Ashley Irene Knapik
Kelley Marilyn Marzka
Victoria Annette Moran
Leslie L. Parkin
Kelly Ann Pesta-Pacileo
Ryan James Shay
William E. Shreve
Walter Anthony Sposkoski
Stephen P. Steffy
Clint Adam Steiger
Roberta Lynn Volgstadt
Sara Elizabeth Wethy
Joshua Gabriel White
Kelly Janette Williams

Liberal Studies
Maurice W. Allen
Michael T. Anderson
Randall Michael Harris
Joshua David Hoffman
Lauren Nicole Monaco
Jeremy J. Pasi

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Social Work
* Kara E. Brinks
* Tiffany M. Burrows

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN ART EDUCATION
Tara Elizabeth Denevic - Summa Cum Laude
* Rodney L. Fry
James R. Haller, Jr.
Katherine J. Ludlow - Cum Laude
Leah Erin McNaul
Jessica Lynn Shoemaker - Magna Cum Laude
* Ashley Elizabeth Taxacher

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SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
Eric A. Randall, Ph.D., Dean

BACHELOR OF ARTS

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Biology

Biology

* Crystal Diane Gleason
Linh Nguyen
Vu Long Phung

Benjamin Mark Bauer
Susannah Rose Bunner
* Maggie Rose Byrtus
Hannah Mumbi Thande
* Derek William Veith - Magna Cum Laude

Environmental Studies/Geography
Ashley Marie Calvert - Summa Cum Laude
Brock D. Carlson
Daniel A. Field
* Jeffrey Dale Harris
Gus Edward Hegner
Laurie L. Young - Magna Cum Laude

Business Administration

Geography
John Robert Mioduszewski

Mathematics

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Kyle E. Jury - Cum Laude
Tanner John McCall
Zhe Yang

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Natural Science and Mathematics

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Ryan Matthew Sweeney - Cum Laude

Physics
Paul Andrew McMahon
Brendan K. Rebo
Thomas Paul Spinner

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Marques Bryant Adams, Sr.
Elizabeth Ashley Allen
Enerelt Baldansuren
Jodie M. Borton - Magna Cum Laude
Meagan Jennifer Brown - Cum Laude
Ronald Alan Cole - Magna Cum Laude
Derek John Cross
Abby Jane Cusman
Sean F. Daley
Thomas Tyler Dawson
Andrew Eron De Leon Soto
Sonya Marie Dennis - Cum Laude
Danielle A. DiMarzio
Lillian M. Eeg - Summa Cum Laude
Saquoye J. Farr
Gregory Robert Ferrier
Bryan James Fetzner
Patrick Alex Figurski
Jessica A. Foessett - Cum Laude
Susan Louise Gooden
Laura Renee Graham - Cum Laude
Jill Catherine Gutting
Michael R. Hart
Megan B. Harter
Paul Justin Hunter
Syed Ammar Hussain
Rebecca Clare Irlbacher
Julie A. Kearney - Cum Laude

Environmental Science/Biology

* Erin Leigh Landfried
Matthew Ryan Lanich
Maria Louisa Angelina Machi - Magna Cum
Laude
Claudette L. Maitland
* Andrew James Maurer
Justin M. McIntosh
Michael Ryan McKelvey
* Clint Daniel McKinney
Adam Thomas Moen
Saira Mughal
* Tafadzwa Doreen Nehanda
Kyle J. Nowakowski
Abutu-eje Ogbadu - Magna Cum Laude
Damilola O. Ogundipe
* Julie A. Rahr
Steven D. Renfro
Benjamin David Roach
James Munene Rutere - Cum Laude
Christopher Michael Sarandou
* Matthew Lee Selker
Sarah Jean Showman
Lucas Brady Slezak
* Jason P. Spang
Heather Renee Thompson
Debra Marie Vitale
Jennifer Lynn Waring - Summa Cum Laude

Megan Elizabeth Farrell
* Robert J. Fike
* Colin Matthew Kosinski
Clara Wambui Mundia
Ron Travis Salisbury
* Patricia A. Sharpe

Environmental Science/Geology
Eric Nathanial Baxter
* Jennifer Lynn Showman
Katherine Marie Zollinger

Geology
Mellisa Anne Ballard
* William James Larrison, Jr.

Medical Technology
* Shauna Christine Wolf

Nuclear Medicine Technology
Joseph David Divell
* Mandela Ugochukwu Echefu
* Joshua D. Fockler
* Todd Robert Wilkinson

* Anna Renee Williams

Chemistry
Stacey Renee Barwell
Todd James Kean
Andrew Scherrer
Sarah Emily Senko

Nursing
Amy Catherine Anderson
Jeana Louise DiNicola - Magna Cum Laude
Leslie Ann Marikos
Jennifer Ashley McGivem
Holly Lynn Mukina - Cum Laude
Amanda Lynn Paltza
Nicole Marie Stafford

Computer Science
Eric M. Balkovic - Cum Laude
Richard Clayton Bums

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN NURSING

ASSOCIATE OF ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY

Melissa Jane Bayer - Summa Cum Laude
Amy Sue Burroughs
Melanie Kay Cole
William Henry Cullers
Loriann Daley
Ryan Thomas Dunn
Mindy Rae Ehrsam
Battsogt Erdenechimeg
Sara Anne Kaiser
Daniel Owen Kasper
Justin E. Lander
Julie Marie McFadden
Ann Marie Mehler
Gwen R. Pius
Trisha Ann Rimpa
Lyrme M. Suroviec
Avadine Antonia Taylor
Judith Elaine Wingerter

Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Curtis Jeffrey Warner

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Kenneth M. Adams, Ph.D., Dean

Kimberly Lynn Schons
Kate Marie Williams - Cum Laude

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN EDUCATION
Elementary Education

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
Business Administration
* Ronald Alan Cole
Aarron W. Hunsinger
Bonnie Lynn Jayjohn
Alyssa P. Leone
* Brian Matthew Moritz
Nicole Marie Taylor
* Bonnie J. Tingley

Computer Science
* Andrew David Brown

Elementary Education/Special Education

Cynthia Lynn Aikens
Erin Jo Clem - Summa Cum Laude
Maria Lynn D'Achille - Cum Laude
Leslie R. Fulton - Summa Cum Laude
Nicole Suzanne Gianoni
Nicole Lynn Gromacki
Allison Mary Hamed
Emily Suzanne Kent - Cum Laude
Julie Ann Komar
Lindsey Nicole Lasher - Cum Laude
Heather Elizabeth Lippert
Erilda Luz Livingston - Magna Cum Laude
Hannah Jo Martin
Nicholas Anthony Mennecke
Rachel Lynn Niemann
Heather Christine Reisenweber - Summa Cum
Laude
Dawn Amanda Sachse
Crystal Lee Schlimm
Janel Noel Smith
Molly Jean Stanton - Summa Cum Laude
Lauren Amber Stull
Alison Rose Therasse

Kim Marie Breon
Bobbie Jo Carlson - Summa Cum Laude
Kenzie Marie Develli - Magna Cum Laude
Sarah Elizabeth Porath - Summa Cum Laude
Nadeen F. Reichert - Summa Cum Laude

Secondary Education - Biology
Allison Christine Flinchbaugh
Adam L. Shrout

Secondary Education - Comprehensive
English
Barbara Ann Caldwell - Summa Cum Laude
Jami Lee Calfee - Summa Cum Laude
* Andrea Renee Erdely - Magna Cum Laude
Victoria Marie Gauna - Summa Cum Laude
* Shana Justine Haid

Secondary Education - Earth/Space Science
Nathan Robert Snyder - Cum Laude

Elementary Education/Early Childhood
Jillian Marie Amendola
Kristyan Nicole Davis
Rachael Elizabeth Eberhart - Summa Cum Laude
Kristen Patricia Heist - Magna Cum Laude
Sherri Michelle Johnson
Meghan Lynn Kelly
Andrea Lee Maynard
Katie Christine McManus - Magna Cum Laude
Stacey Marie McMillan

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Secondary Education - Physics
Angus Lee Biebel

Secondary Education - Social Studies
Spencer Alan Brown
Alvah Jachob Carver, III
Brian P. DiLuzio
Adrienne Marie D'Orazio
Benjamin Vincent Fenell
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Erin Lynn Peddigree
Eric Lincoln Rees
David Harry Schumacher, Jr. - Magna Cum
Laude
Kyle Joseph Shreve - Cum Laude

Geoffrey Conrad Hopcus
David J. McDonough
Jamie Louise Moore
* Corrie L. Pounds
Andrea B. Radaker - Magna Cum Laude
Christopher Michael Romba
Eric L. Shotts
* LaMont Sentiel Singleton
Ashley Michele Snyder
Mark Albert Stockard
Yolanda E. Taylor
Louis Samuel Vigliotti, Jr.
Kurtis Shayne Walters
* Courtney Lee Willett - Cum Laude
Christen Shannon Woods

Special Education/Elementary Education
Joseph Dec Clark
Laura Louise Dorman
Christine Renee Fisher
Shavonne Jontae Nesby

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL
EDUCATION

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
* Shane Justin Allen
* Christopher Allen Avery
Laura A. Bright - Summa Cum Laude
Aaron Robert Compton
Michael John Cradduck
* Jamie Charles Cummings
Christina M. DeLucia
Sara J. Fink - Cum Laude
Michael C. Gregg
Clinton J. Hagmaier
* Lee James Hammer
Amanda Dawn Harrier - Cum Laude
* Gregory Jaymes Harris - Summa Cum Laude
Rebecca Lynn Hobbs

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SPECIALIZED STUDIES
Denise L. Ohler, Ed.D., Assistant Vice President
for Academic Support Services

Carleigh Devin Brunot - Cum Laude
Marc D'Angelo
Danielle Yvonne Edwards
Michael Patrick Farley
Jennifer Edwina Granat
Michael J. Haider
David Paul Hendershot
Heather Janine Hinz
Kimberly A. Hitchcock - Magna Cum Laude
Douglas Eric Hughes
Davina Lee Knight - Cum Laude
Chelsea Anne Mailliard
Erica R. Massella
Sara Jean McMillan

* Londa Lavonne Mona
Caitlin Marie Murray
* Emily Jean Prestidge
Elisabeth Mae Reeher
* ShaRhonda Jaye Riley
Kody M. Robertson
Steven D. Schmidt
* David Howard Sheeley
* Amy Lynn Sines
Matthew John Spilko
* Robert C. White
Shannon Louise Wiesen
Heather Sands Wilmoth
Shane Andrew Wood

Human Services-Developmental
Disabilities Specialist
Stephanie Faith Kimball

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
Pre-School Education
Cassandra Celeste Catalano
Marissa Rene' Cervone-Gilson
* Jill Catherine Gutting
Michelle Jane Rhodes
Tiffany Michelle Szakelyhidi

* Students who completed degree requirements during Summer 2007.
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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Alma Mater
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania State System of
Higher Education

Board of Governors
Pennsylvania State System of
Higher Education

Dr. Judy G. Hample, Chancellor

Kenneth M. Jarin, Esq., Chair
Mr. C. R. "Chuck" Pennoni, Vice Chair
Mr. Aaron A. Walton, Vice Chair
The Honorable Matthew E. Baker
Ms. Marie A. Conley Lammando
Mr. Paul S. Dlugolecki
Mr. Daniel P. Elby
Mr. Ryan Gebely
The Honorable Michael K. Hanna
The Honorable Vincent J. Hughes
Mr. Kim E. Lyttle
Mr. Joshua A. O'Brien
Mr. Joseph M. Peltzer
Mr. Guido M. Pichini
The Honorable Edward G. Rendell
The Honorable James J. Rhoades
Ms. Christine J. Toretti Olson
Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak

There are currently two vacancies.

Edinboro University Council of Trustees

Commencement Committee

Mr. Harold C. Shields, Chair
Mrs. Virginia L. McGarvey, Vice Chair
Dr. Raymond L. Dombrowski, Secretary
Dr. Joseph G. Cacchione
The Honorable John R. Evans
Mr. John E. Horan
Sr. Catherine M. Maiming
Mr. Benedict J. Miceli
Ms. Nicole L. Nelson
Mr. John A. Pulice
Harry K. Thomas, Esq.
Dr. Judy G. Hample, Chancellor (ex officio)

Dr. Pearl W. Bartelt, Provost and Vice President for Academic
Affairs, Chair
Kari Althof, Assistant Director of the University Center
Dr. Gary Grant, Chair, Department of Music
Coleen Hites, Coordinator of Special Events
Barbara Kantz, Special Events Planner/Prospect Researcher
Judy Kubeja, Senior Executive Associate to the Provost
Randall McCaslin, DELTA, Video Communications Center
Timothy W. Pilewski, Coordinator of Records and Registration
Brian Pitzer, Director of Public Relations
Barbara Polakowski, Coordinator for Degree Audit Systems
Lorraine Revak, Facilities Office and General Services Manager
Brenda Tucci, Alumni Relations

One of the 14 universities in Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education,
Edinboro University is committed to affirmative action for all persons in its
educational programs, activities, and employment practices.