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GREENSBURG, PA - On May 12, 2001, ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ College (SHC) awarded a total of 144 undergraduate degrees, 11 Masters degrees and seven certificates. In addition, the honorary degree of Doctors of Law presented Lieutenant Governor of Ohio Maureen O’Connor. Chairman of the Board of Trustees Paul M. Pohl presided over ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s 83nd Commencement ceremonies in Sullivan Hall on campus. Dr. Mary Ann Gawelek, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, presented the candidates for degrees, and Dr. JoAnne Boyle, President of the College, conferred the degrees. SHC alumnae Maureen O’Connor, Lieutenant Governor of Ohio delivered the address. O’Connor congratulated both the graduating class for their accomplishments and their family and friends for supporting them and making their graduation possible. She spoke about the differences the graduates had already made both within themselves and on the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ community. "The life lessons learned in the dorms and through interactions on campus are just as important as the lessons learned in the classrooms," O’Connor told the Class of 2001. "In your time here, you have changed the Hill just as much as it has changed you. During your studies here, you were encouraged to be creative and to be unafraid of going into uncharted territory. Whether you realize it or not, you are ready to go now and make a difference in the world." O’Connor encouraged the graduates to get involved in local government to help make a direct impact on the community. She urged the Class of 2001 to participate in activities with their fullest commitment and to be ready to act when opportunities present themselves. "You were fortunate to have former President of Poland Lech Walesa visit here recently," O’Connor continued. "He did not plan to help end Communism in Poland and eventually in all of Eastern Europe. He was simply ready and willing to do the right thing when the time came. He is an example for all of us to follow." Most Reverend Anthony G. Bosco, Bishop of Greensburg, delivered the blessing to conclude the commencement exercises. A breakdown of the graduates and the degrees by schools and programs follows. Connecticut Kensington Lisa A. Mangiafico, B.A., Management Florida Deltona Michelle B. Wright, B.M., Music Education, cum laude Japan Ayako Higashiyama, M.A., Counseling Psychology Maryland Bel Air Faith C. Pratt, B.F.A., Sculpture and Mixed Media, cum laude Bowie Julia D. Bartel, B.S., Biology Waldorf Michelle E. Plummer, B.S.W., Social Work, summa cum laude Massachusetts Framingham Alyssa Marquis, P.C., Physician Assistant New York Binghamton Sara-Jane C. DeAngelo, B.M., Music Education Rochester Jennifer C. Smith, B.M., Music Education, magna cum laude Ohio Amherst Natalie A. Fior, B.A., Psychology, cum laude Pennsylvania Acme Brenda S. Shaffer, B.S., Management, cum laude Altoona Erin A. McCloskey, B.S., Biology Apollo Gregory L. Carpenter, B.S., Physician Assistant, summa cum laude Beth A. Helmanic, B.S., Management Kimberly L. Jefferson, B.A., Management, cum laude Brenda D. Morrow, B.S., Management, magna cum laude Atlasburg Jessica E. Manni, B.S., Family and Consumer Sciences, summa cum laude Avonmore Beth L. Kane, B.A., Political Science, magna cum laude Belle Vernon Maureen S. Bush, M.A., Special Education Sheetal H. Patel, B.S., Biology, magna cum laude Big Run Kelli A. Niver, B.A., Communication, cum laude Butler Gina Goldinger, P.C., Physician Assistant Canonsburg Kristen E. Dantry, B.S., Nutrition/ Dietetics Carnegie Kimberly A. Wittig, B.A., Art Charleroi Michelle E. Carrick, B.S., Biology Chicora Renee L. Gregor, P.C., Physician Assistant Courtney A. McElravy, B.A., Theatre Janet Nemchek, B.A., Theology RaeLynne M. Snyder, B.A., Theology and Theatre, cum laude Connellsville Amanda J. Spaugy, B.A., Psychology, magna cum laude Coraopolis Ryan D. Ingram, B.A., Theatre Derry Connie McBroom, M.A., Special Education Lou Anne Rudy, B.S., Management Dunbar Carolyn J. Capitos, B.M., Music Education Casey S. Ramage, B.A., Psychology Ebensburg Annalisa M. Snair, B.A., Psychology, summa cum laude Everett Elizabeth K. Fishman, B.A., Psychology and Philosophy Export Lindsay C. Harper, B.S., Family and Consumer Sciences, cum laude Marcella L. Stenger, B.S., Family and Consumer Sciences and Family Studies, summa cum laude Lynn Zimmer, B.S., Management, magna cum laude Finleyville Courtney C. Curotola, B.A., Communication Ford City Kylie M. Simmons, B.A., Psychology and Theology Garrett Jill M. Brant, B.A., Political Science, cum laude Gibsonia Carole A. Hoy, B.S., Physician Assistant Greensburg Kenneth M. Baldonieri, B.A., Communication, magna cum laude Tracie A. Beers, B.A., Human Services, cum laude Cynthia A. Camaione, B.S., Management, magna cum laude Matthew M. Chverchko, B.A., Art, cum laude Letha Rain A. Cranford, B.A., English Sean T. Daisher, B.A., Art Melissa A. Ersick, B.S., Family and Consumer Sciences Regina A. Gaison, B.A., Human Services, summa cum laude Milap Guragayin, B.S., Computer Science and Mathematics Edwin Komm, B.S., Physician Assistant Renee L. Margaron, D.C., Dietetics Ronni L. McMinn, B.A., Theatre Lisa J. Milligan, B.S., Nutrition/ Dietetics, cum laude Barbara A. Norris, B.S., Management, cum laude Kimberly A. Opsitnick, B.S., Management, cum laude Joyce A. Petrina, B.A., Management Katya R. Ramsey, B.A., Theatre Susan M. Sabol, B.A., History and English, summa cum laude Deborah A. Schenck, B.S., Management, magna cum laude Diane L. Shepler, B.S., Accounting, magna cum laude Sandra Henzler Sickenberger, B.A., Management, magna cum laude Jennifer M. Silvis, B.A., Psychology Cathleen L. Slagle, M.A., Special Education Steven D. Smith, B.S., Computer Science, magna cum laude Newsky M. Thelemaque, B.S., Computer Science and Management Jani R. Tonks, B.S., Management, summa cum laude Victoria J. Winton, B.A., Human Services Angela M. Yurcevich, B.S., Biology, cum laude Greenville Justin D. Davis, B.A., Theatre, cum laude Grindstone Shara D. Rice, B.S., Biology Heilwood Jennifer D. Wilson, B.S., Biology and Spanish Homer City Jannie R. Capitosti, B.S., Management, magna cum laude Hunker Roberta L. Orr, B.A., Mathematics Huntingdon Valley Brian J. Selip, B.A., Management, summa cum laude Irwin Kami A. Carrera, B.S., Biology, magna cum laude Erin L. Cigich, B.A., Management, cum laude Dane A. Dornin, B.A., Communication, magna cum laude Shanelle R. Evkovich, B.S., Management, magna cum laude Mary E. Gazal, B.S., Management, cum laude Errika L. Jordan, B.A., Psychology Amy L. Lumsden, B.A., Art and Art Therapy, cum laude Amber M. Mullooly, B.S., Accounting, summa cum laude Jeannette Molly A. Brennan, B.S., Family and Consumer Sciences, cum laude Jennifer L. Cipollini, B.S., Biochemistry, cum laude Annette T. Modar, B.S., Accounting, summa cum laude Megan S. Moore, B.S., Management Cynthia L. Phillips, B.A., Human Services, magna cum laude Allison M. Wyzkiewicz, B.A., Communication Latrobe Cheryl Dragoo, B.S., Management, magna cum laude Erin M. McIlnay, B.A., Sociology, magna cum laude Lisa A. Merva, B.S., Computer Science and Mathematics, summa cum laude Cheryl A. Miller, B.S., Physician Assistant, cum laude Stacie A. Muchnock, B.A., Art Therapy, magna cum laude Kara N. Olecki, B.A., Sociology Melissa L. Rock, B.A., Human Services, magna cum laude Christa D. Shrum, B.A., Communication, cum laude Vanessa R. Watkins, B.A., Communication Kimberly B. Watt, B.S., Physician Assistant Renée A. Weimer, B.A., Art, magna cum laude Leechburg Jennifer L. Ferris, B.A., Psychology and Art Therapy, cum laude Library Jody Felinczak, B.A., Communication Ligonier Diane M. Coleman, B.S., Nutrition/ Dietetics Ronald K. Stouffer, B.S., Management, magna cum laude Lower Burrell Alexis L. Pleva, B.S., Chemistry Kate P. Shane, B.S., Biology, magna cum laude Manor Deeann M. Pearson, B.S., Physician Assistant, cum laude McKeesport Linda J. Holmes, M.A., Counseling Psychology Monongahela Kristen C. Koerner, B.A., Art Monroeville Melissa L. Barto, P.C., Physician Assistant Lisa M. Drummond, B.A., Theatre Mt. Pleasant Diane Colosimo, B.A., Human Services Michael W. Painter, B.M., Sacred Music, magna cum laude Murrysville Maria T. Petras, M.A., Counseling Psychology New Alexandria Christie C. Maher, B.S., Biology, cum laude New Castle Emily B. Matz, B.S., Management, magna cum laude Rochelle R. Paris, B.S., Physician Assistant New Kensington Crystal L. Kadunce, B.A., Family Studies, cum laude New Stanton Janine M. Strobel, B.A., Human Services, magna cum laude North Apollo Sandra L. Jordan, B.S., Management, magna cum laude North Huntington Sabrina J. Bachorski, B.M., Music Education, cum laude Denise P. Dorsey, B.S., Management, cum laude Laurie K. Peddicord, B.S., Management, cum laude Philipsburg Krista S. Wykoff, B.S., Physician Assistant, cum laude Pittsburgh Kara L. Berringer, M.A., Counseling Psychology Dyan L. Joyce, M.A., Special Education Jennifer L. Leise, B.S., Family and Consumer Sciences Brandyn M. Meininger, B.S., Family and Consumer Sciences Stacy J. Mitchell, M.A., Counseling Psychology Meritt M. Petrone, B.A., Psychology, cum laude Edward M. Shaffer, Jr., P.C., Physician Assistant Ann Marie Staub, B.S., Biochemistry, magna cum laude Reynoldsville Kurtis P. Mennitti, B.A., Art Therapy Richeyville Rita-Ann C. Young, B.M., Music Education, magna cum laude Saltsburg Pauline Batistig, B.S., Management Johanna M. Busi, B.A., Art Therapy Julie A. Eckenrode, B.A., English Scottdale Carri D. Hastey, B.A., Human Services Melissa Farrell Love, M.A., Special Education Smock Michele E. Conlon, B.S., Nutrition/ Dietetics, summa cum laude Rory R. Price, B.S., Physician Assistant Somerset Molly E. Warnick, B.S., Physician Assistant, cum laude St. Mary’s Heather L. Safran, B.A., Management Barbara A. Young, B.M., Music Education Strongstown Carrie A. Mourey, M.A., Special Education Tarris Janis E. Firestone, B.A., Human Services, magna cum laude Uniontown Lauren A. Mansberry, B.A., Human Services, summa cum laude Vestaburg Kristin L. Davidovich, B.S., Family and Consumer Sciences Wall Amber L. Gligonic, B.S., Biology White Oak Heather J. Applegate, P.C., Physician Assistant Youngwood Kathleen L. Kalp, B.S., Management, summa cum laude Zionsville Jamie Zacharda, B.S., Allied Health Puerto Rico Dorado Mónica López Jiménez, B.A., Communication South Carolina Myrtle Beach Amanda L. Conaway, B.A., History and Sociology, magna cum laude Virginia Fairfax Elaina M. Turner, B.S., Biology Falls Church Amy L. Roscoe, B.A., Art Therapy Reston Kelly L. Wilson, B.A., Communication, cum laude Yorktown Jennifer L. Welteroth, B.A., English, magna cum laude West Virginia Weirton Heather C. Guzzetta, B.A., Art, magna cum laude