¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ U. Graduated 292 Students at May Commencement
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ University graduated 292 students at its May 14, 2011, commencement exercises.
Michele Moore Ridge, chair of Board of Trustees for ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ University, presided over the commencement ceremonies held in the Salvitti Gymnasium of the Katherine Mabis McKenna Center on ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s hilltop campus in Greensburg, Pa. Mary Ann Gawelek, Ed.D., provost and dean of the faculty, presented the candidates for degrees, and JoAnne Boyle, ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ president, conferred the degrees. Joyce Rothermel, co-founder and chief executive officer of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, served as commencement speaker. Rothermel and George Greer, chairman and president of the Eden Hall Foundation, each received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ University.
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ University May 2011 Graduates (students listed geographically by home residence):
CANADA
ONTARIO
Markham L3P 4P5
Danielle Owens, B.A., Communication
Oakville L6H 3E3
Mathew Bertrand, B.A., Criminal Justice
CROATIA
Ploce 20340
Ozren Bjelogrlic, B.A., Business
UNITED STATES
CALIFORNIA
San Diego 92123
Robert Butler, B.A., Psychology
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Washington 20017
Gloria Jenkins, B.A., Sociology
DELAWARE
Magnolia 19962
Chaniece Robinson, B.A., Psychology and Criminal Justice
FLORIDA
Sarasota 34231
Jeremy Haskins, B.A., Business
KENTUCKY
Crescent Springs 41017
Jessica Albanese, M.S., Physician Assistant
MARYLAND
Adamstown 21710
Christina Bulley, M.S., Physician Assistant
Baltimore 21206
Dallas Evans, B.A., Sociology
Baltimore 21215
Keiristin Harrison, B.A., History
Frederick 21701
Katelyn Brown, B.A., Communication
Brian Key, B.A, Criminal Justice
Jefferson 21755
Katherine Crow, B.A., History
MICHIGAN
Canton 48187
Garrett Fishaw, B.A., Business
Plymouth 48170
Keith Campbell, B.S., Business
NORTH CAROLINA
Waxhaw 28173
Ashley Farmer, B.A., Biology
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Milford 03055
Joshua Blase, B.S., Chemistry
NEW JERSEY
Iselin 08830
Vincent Maglione, B.S., Business
NEW YORK
Bronx 10469
Janelle Nesbitt, B.A., Sociology
East Rochester 14445
Krista Archambeau, B.A., Psychology
Far Rockaway 11691
Shantavia Burchette, B.M., Music
Rochester 14612
Erin Rutz, B.A., Art
Saratoga Springs 12866
Justin Morrow, B.A., History
OHIO
Amherst 44001
John Bednar, M.S., Physician Assistant
Cadiz 43907
Jillian Garrison, B.A., Criminal Justice
Carrolltown 44615
Jim Funk, B.A., History
Columbus 43220
Samantha Gregory, M.A., Art Therapy
Cuyahoga Falls 44223
Cassandra Jirous, M.A., Art Therapy
Lakewood 44107
Emily Newcomer, B.M., Music
McDonald 44437
Kyrsti Sowers, B.S., Accounting
New Philadelphia 44663
Anna Knestaut, B.S.W. in Honors, Social Work
Parma 44129
Julia Whidden, B.S. in Honors, Dietetics
PENNSYLVANIA
Aliquippa 15001
Cassandra Mutkus, B.S., Business
Allison Park 15101
Katherine Fritsch, B.F.A., Art
Chelsea McCullough, B.S., Dietetics
Apollo 15613
Madelyn Gillespie, B.A, Journalism and English
Ashley Jervis, B.F.A., Art
Christine Parlett, B.A., Business
Armburst 15616
Cherie Chucko, B.A., Human Services
Ashville 16613
Coryn Kalwanakski, B.S., Dietetics
Beaver 15009
Erica Hages, B.A., Psychology
Katherine Taylor, B.A., Psychology
Beaver Falls 15010
Jessica Adamczak, M.S., Physician Assistant
Angel Caruso, B.A., Business
Belle Vernon 15012
Donald Rinchuse, M.S., Physician Assistant
Berlin 15530
Ashley Griffith, B.A., History
Bethel Park 15102
Christine Rauch, B.A., Theatre
Daniel Ruby, B.S., Business
Bethlehem 18018
Ashley Dorry, B.S., Biology
Blairsville 15717
Edward Jones, Pastoral Ministry Certificate
Tracy Schmucker, B.S., Business
Bolivar 15923
Brooke Sowers, B.S., Accounting
Bradford Woods 15015
Richard Raraigh, B.A., Criminal Justice
Brownsville 15417
Rebecca Sally, M.S., Physician Assistant
Butler 16001
Chelsea Cooper, B.A., Communication
Nicholas Monteleone, B.S., Accounting
Aaron Pascazi, B.A., Sociology
Brian Warheit, B.S., Accounting
Canonsburg 15317
Darah Jones, B.M., Music
Carbondale 18407
Joya Whittington, B.A., Business
Carnegie 15106
Dean Dedola, B.S., Biology
Guy Dedola, B.S., Business
Charleroi 15022
Camron Frederick, B.S., Forensic Science
Christiana 17509
Kirsten Patrick, B.S., Forensic Science
Clymer 15728
Heather Remaley, B.A., Business
Connellsville 15425
Christopher Fiano, M.B.A., Business Administration
Kara Krivus, M.S., Physician Assistant
Christina Mason, M.B.A., Business Administration
Coraopolis 15108
Jordan Burkes, B.A., Mathematics
Jared Littler, B.A., Criminal Justice
Cowansville 16218
Jillian Emberg, B.A., History
Dayton 16222
Michael Aimino, Pastoral Ministry Certificate
Delmont 15626
Anna Bevington, B.S., Business
Derry 15627
Erin Cerutti, Pastoral Ministry Certificate
Carl Flowers, B.S., Accounting
Nevada Reese, M.B.A., Business Administration
Dana Rudy, B.S., Accounting
Donora 15033
Kellen Holmes, B.A., Communication
Duncansville 16635
Laura Dunkle, B.S. and M.S., Physician Assistant
East Freedom 16637
Kira McCall, M.A., Art Therapy
Elizabeth 15037
Albert Bowers, B.M., Music
Nathaniel Hough, B.A., Theatre
Ellwood City 16117
Andrew DeMase, M.B.A., Business Administration
Chelsea Oliver, B.A., Communication and Journalism
Erie 16509
Stephen Wittuck, B.A., Business and Communication
Erie 16510
Joshua Voelker, B.A., History
Export 15632
Yasmin Nelson, B.A., Human Services
Fayette City 15438
Rachael Rodriguez, B.S., Forensic Science
Finleyville 15332
Cindy Ware, B.A., Human Services
Freedom 15042
Ryan Carroll, B.M., Music
Freeport 16229
Samantha Graham, B.A., Psychology
Gibsonia 15044
Sara Calvin, M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy
Glassport 15045
Sara Leonatti, B.A., Business
Greensburg 15601
Daniele Arcara, Pastoral Ministry Certificate
Rebecca Baker, M.A., Special Education
Rebecca Bernstein, B.A., Criminal Justice
Amanda Bozzarelli, B.A., Psychology
Christine Cabanis, Pastoral Ministry Certificate
Amanda Conklin, B.S., Dietetics
Michele Cribbs, B.A., Sociology
Erica DeCecco, B.S., Family and Consumer Sciences
Jesse Donohoe, B.A., Business
Morgan Drenning, M.B.A., Business Administration
Brianna Durbin, M.A., Art Therapy
Jennifer Eicher, B.A., Human Services
Colleen Ereditario, B.S., Dietetics
Annette Holder, M.B.A., Business Administration
Jody Johnson, M.A., Art Therapy
Melissa Johnson, B.S., Dietetics
Courtney Kaczmarek, B.A., Psychology
Patrick Kohl, B.A., Mathematics
Sonae Lee, B.S.W., Social Work
Leah Marino, B.A., Mathematics
Kristin Massie, M.A., Art Therapy
Debra McDonald, M.A., Art Therapy
Kreg Mendus, Genocide and Holocaust Studies Certificate
Lauren Miller, B.A. in Honors, Spanish
Sarah Podolinski, M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy
Clinton Potter, M.S., Physician Assistant
Nicholas Purnell, B.A., Human Services
Kenneth Requarth, B.A., Human Services
Scott Sanders, B.A., Sociology
Carly Schweinberg, B.A., Psychology
Michael Shtur, B.A., History
Melanie Terek, B.S. and M.S., Physician Assistant
Joshua Testa, B.A., History
Sara Thomas, Pastoral Ministry Certificate
Kenneth Trumbetta, B.S., Biology
Robert Vasinko, B.S., Chemistry
Larisa Verstivschi, B.S. in Honors, Accounting and Business
Awdanis Wallace, M.A., Special Education
Andrew Wichrowski, B.A., English
Douglas Wood, B.S., Hospitality and Tourism
Katie Zuzik, Pastoral Ministry Certificate
Hollidaysburg 16648
Alicia Smith, B.M., Music
Hollsopple 15935
Katie Vann, B.A., English
Homer City 15748
Nina Appleton, B.S., Hospitality and Tourism
Stephen Black, Pastoral Ministry Certificate
Cynthia Schillinger, Pastoral Ministry Certificate
Horsham 19044
Eric Hildebrand, B.S., Business
Houston 15342
Lauren Mayer, B.A., Art
Hunker 15639
Danielle Buffer, B.A., Biology
Hunlock Creek 18621
Michael Kreidler, M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy
Indiana 15701
Ronald Oswald, B.A., History
Peter Talarovich, M.B.A., Business Administration
Irwin 15642
Amanda Farabaugh, B.A., History
Jennifer Forsyth, B.A., Sociology
Adam Galando, M.B.A., Business Administration
Matthew Grove, M.B.A., Business Administration
Crystal Longanecker, M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy
Robert Lynch, B.M., Music
Daniel Matthews, B.A., History
Kaitlin Monier, B.A., English
Seon Pierce, B.A., Business
Corey Queen, B.A., Business
Michael Ralph, Pastoral Ministry Certificate
Anthony Safran, B.F.A., Art
Jeannette 15644
Brittany Baradziej, B.M., Music
Erica Busato, B.A., Human Services
Holli Gonder, B.S., Chemistry
Jeremy Hutson, M.S., Physician Assistant
Susan Spisak, M.A., Special Education
Jordan Thomas, M.A., Special Education
Michele Whiting, B.A., Human Services
Johnstown 15904
Tiffani Boyd, B.A., Mathematics
Christine Scholl, B.F.A., Art
Jennifer Svencer, M.S., Physician Assistant
Jessica Thomas, B.S. in Honors, Biology
Karns City 16041
Stephanie Isacco, B.S. in Honors, Political Science and Mathematics
Kittanning 16201
Kristi Thiry, B.F.A., Art
Lansdale 19446
Gregory Chapels, B.A., Business
Latrobe 15650
Holly Brown, B.S., Accounting
Scott Cawthern, B.A., Human Services
Sophia Dennler, B.F.A., Art
Bradley Eckels, M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy
Vanessa Flori, M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy
Steve Kachmar, B.A., Criminal Justice
Herbert Nicholson, Pastoral Ministry Certificate
Carrie Ritenour, B.A., Psychology
Titus Seftas, B.A., Criminal Justice
Laughlintown 15655
Jesse Walls, B.A., Music
Lebanon 17042
Mark Rhine, B.A., Criminal Justice
Ligonier 15658
Lori Baker, B.S., Business
Erin Beattie, B.A., Mathematics
Jennifer Kozusko, B.A., Human Services
Amanda Shirey, B.S., Forensic Science
Lower Burrell 15068
Jennifer Makowski, B.A., Communication
Alvin Simpson, B.M., Music
Martinsburg 16662
Kristen Keller, M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy
McKees Rocks 15136
Tara Iorio, B.S. and M.S., Physician Assistant
McKeesport 15133
Kellie Kucera, B.S., Biology
Millersburg 17061
Amy Werner, M.S., Physician Assistant
Mohrsville 19541
Breanna Wong, B.F.A., Art
Monaca 15061
Adele Scarsella, B.S. and M.S., Physician Assistant
Monessen 15062
Robecca Novotne, B.F.A., Art
Monongahela 15063
Kayla Badini, B.S., Business
Christopher Dufalla, B.M. in Honors, Music
Monroeville 15146
Faith Hakas, B.M., Music
Megan Seigh, B.A., Journalism
Sarah Thompson, M.S., Physician Assistant
Moon 15108
Mark Hartz, M.B.A., Business Administration
Caitlyn Kamalich, B.A., Psychology
Moon Township 15108
Amber Knouse, M.A., Art Therapy
Mount Pleasant 15666
Traci Bungard, B.S.W., Social Work
Jeanine O’Neal, B.A., English
Munhall 15120
Melissa Kaufold, B.A., English
Murrysville 15668
Jessica Lieb, B.S., Dietetics
Natrona Heights 15065
Chelsea Trettel, M.A., Special Education
New Alexandria 15670
Karrie Sebring, M.B.A., Business Administration
New Castle 16101
Ryenn Micaletti, B.A., History
Brian Pflugh, M.S., Physician Assistant
New Derry 15671
Carrie Kraszewski, B.F.A., Art
New Kensington 15068
Timothy Bechard, Pastoral Ministry Certificate
Kevin Kromka, B.S., Business
John Olearchick, B.M. in Honors, Music
New Stanton 15672
Deborah Fredo, B.A., Human Services
North Huntingdon 15642
Anna Marie Burton, M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy
Jeffrey Cieslewicz, B.A. and B.S., Business
Theresa Conley, B.A., English
Elizabeth Kline, B.M., Music
Deborah Klinvex, Pastoral Ministry Certificate
Melissa Lingsch, B.A., Theatre
Kaleigh Ruffner, B.A., Spanish
Amy Smith, B.S.W., Social Work
North Versailles 15137
Cynthia Likar, M.S., Physician Assistant
Oakdale 15071
Jennifer McGee, B.S., Business
Pittsburgh 15207
April Ashoff, B.F.A., Art
Pittsburgh 15208
Sonja Scott, B.S.W., Social Work
Aaron Stuckey, B.A., Business
Pittsburgh 15209
Kristy Pupich, B.A., Business
Pittsburgh 15210
Anthony Agliori, B.A., History
Jennifer Deigan, B.A., Business
Pittsburgh 15211
Lyndsey Nusser, B.S., Biology
Pittsburgh 15217
Ashley White, B.S. in Honors, Accounting
Kristie Yee, B.S., Business
Pittsburgh 15218
Anne Dolfi Rizaldy, B.A. in Honors, Psychology
Pittsburgh 15220
Matthew Schwartzmiller, B.A., Criminal Justice
Pittsburgh 15221
Richelle Dodaro, B.A., English
Pittsburgh 15226
Eli Amour, B.S., Biology
Pittsburgh 15227
Julianna Cox, B.S., Family and Consumer Sciences
Pittsburgh 15229
Tina Richey, B.A., Business
Pittsburgh 15235
Angela Palumbo, B.A., English
Pittsburgh 15236
Michael Kaplan, B.S. in Honors, Computer Science
David McCarthy, B.S., Business
Eugene Werner, B.A., Engineering
Pittsburgh 15237
Alexandra Thompson, B.A., Communication
Louanne Wiegand, B.A. in Honors, Mathematics
Pittsburgh 15239
Jennifer Wilson, M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy
Pleasant Unity 15676
Christina Bossart, B.A., Business
Kara Wnek, M.B.A., Business Administration
Plum 15239
Megan Kehlert, B.S., Biology
Plum Borough 15239
Jessica Yuhasz, M.S., Physician Assistant
Salisbury 15558
Amanda Garlitz, B.A., Psychology
Saltsburg 15681
Krystin Walker, B.S., Biology
Sarver 16055
Courtney Callas, M.B.A., Business Administration
Jennifer Fair, M.B.A., Business Administration
Scenery Hill 15360
Stephanie Wytovich, B.A, English and Art
Scottdale 15683
Benjamin Poorbaugh, B.A., Psychology
Slickville 15684
Tiffany Bankosh, B.A., Psychology
Smock 15480
Lucas Dvorchak, M.S., Physician Assistant
Somerset 15501
Greta Carroll, B.A., English and French
Springville 18844
Jasmine Goodman, B.A. in Honors, Theatre
Saint Marys 15857
Chelsea Bloam, B.A. in Honors, Theatre
Sutersville 15083
Lorin Eori, B.S., Biology
Thompson 18465
Jonathan Stewart, M.B.A., Business Administration
Trafford 15085
Jonelle Chir, M.S., Physician Assistant
Jamie Smith, B.A., Psychology
Uniontown 15401
Joshua Demott, B.S., Computer Science
Eric Hopkins, M.S., Physician Assistant
Venetia 15367
Daniel Grosso, B.A., Mathematics
Washington 15301
Christopher Lyon, B.S.W., Social Work
Waynesburg 15370
Jacquelyn Fontana, B.S., Accounting
Laura Gonnella, B.A., Communication
Weedville 15868
Juistina Chiappelli, B.S.W., Social Work
West Newton 15089
Ronald DiBiase, B.A., Mathematics
White Oak 15131
Jamie Rossetti, M.B.A., Business Administration
Williamsport 17701
Kristen Kling, B.S., Dietetics
Windber 15963
Toni Boyer, B.S. and M.S., Physician Assistant
Youngwood 15697
Dawn Tedrow, Pastoral Ministry Certificate
Yukon 15698
Lauretta Stanley, Pastoral Ministry Certificate
RHODE ISLAND
Westerly 02891
Jonathan Gibson, B.S., Business
VIRGINIA
Alexandria 23314
Elizabeth Sinnott, B.M., Music
Leesburg 20175
Alyssa Sanow, B.A. in Honors, History
Montross 22520
Michelle Polly, B.A., Journalism
Sterling 20165
Lara Heinz, B.F.A. and B.S., Art and Business
Winchester 22603
Anna Cote, B.S., Hospitality and Tourism
WASHINGTON
Everett 98203
Sue Beck, M.Ed., Instructional Design
Redmond 98053
Jean-Raphael de Raoulx, B.A., Psychology
WEST VIRGINIA
Wheeling 26003
Jenna Forzano, B.S., Chemistry
Emily Freeman, B.A., Business