One Hundred Ninety-Second
Commencement College of Chiropractic Class of August 2020
Saturday, the Twenty-Second of August Two Thousand and Twenty Twelve o’clock in the afternoon
Order of Ceremony
PRELUDE PROCESSIONAL John Haack Pipe Major Saint Louis Caledonian Pipe Band
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES
Kimberly Paddock-O’Reilly, DHEd, MSW, MBA Provost
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Joseph Pfeifer, DC Associate Provost and Dean of the College of Chiropractic
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Saint Louis Philharmonic Orchestra
INVOCATION
Dana Mercer, DC, MS Professor & Director of Strategic Partnerships College of Chiropractic
WELCOME
Clay McDonald, DC, MBA, JD President
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Lauren Hendrix, DC Logan Graduate - Class of 2010
CONGRATULATORY REMARKS Donna Mannello, DC Professor, College of Chiropractic 2
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES
Doctor of Chiropractic Kimberly Paddock-O’Reilly, DHEd, MSW, MBA
CONFERRING OF DEGREE Clay McDonald, DC, MBA, JD
CHIROPRACTIC OATH Joseph Pfeifer, DC
BENEDICTION
Patrick Montgomery, DC, MS, FASA Professor, College of Chiropractic
RECESSIONAL
Saint Louis Caledonian Pipe Band
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Academic Dress, Hoods & Guest Hooders
The caps, gowns and hoods worn by the faculty and students at formal convocations are today’s formal dress of the worldwide academic community. While now worn only at formal convocations, such dress was originally the normal garb of academics as they went about their daily business. It originated in Europe more than a thousand years ago; like universities and colleges themselves, it developed within the church, and all academics were once at least in minor orders within the church. The robes and hoods are stylized versions of those monastic robes. The style of the robe indicates the highest degree earned by the wearer—bachelor sleeves are pointed and the robe is plain. Master’s robe sleeves are oblong, while the doctoral robe sleeves are gathered at the wrist, and the robe itself has velvet bands. Master, doctorate and professional doctorate graduates participate in a hooding ceremony during graduation. The hoods indicate the degree level, the academic area of degree and the school which granted it. The size of the hood indicates the degree level, the outer band of the hood indicates, by color, the degree discipline, the bright, silken interior of the hood, by its color and design, indicates its source. Each university and college has a distinctive hood. During the hooding process, a sash-like garment of blue and white (Logan’s school colors) and the color that represents the discipline of the degree being granted is placed around the neck of the graduate.
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Hooding takes place by the President, Provost and/or the Dean of the College. The garment is then arranged so that it flows down the back of the graduate, revealing the colors of the school and discipline. For graduates with more than one degree, only one hood is worn at any given time. Doctorate and professional doctorate students are allowed to invite a guest hooder to hood them during the graduation ceremony, provided the guest hooder meets a specific set of guidelines. The colors of the hoods worn by faculty and administration indicate the major field of study: Arts, Letters, Humanities: White Business: Drab Chiropractic: Grey Communication: Crimson Dentistry: Lilac Education: Light Blue Engineering: Orange Library Science: Lemon Medicine: Hunter Green Pharmacy: Olive Philosophy: Dark Blue Physical Education: Sage Green Science: Gold Theology: Scarlet Graduates wearing white cords are considered Logan Legacies, an individual who matriculated into their program of study after an immediate family member graduated from Logan. Graduates wearing blue cords have achieved academic honors. The cords are given in recognition of exceptional academic performance in the graduates’ degree program. Graduates wearing a medal have achieved the highest overall grade point average in their degree program and wear the medal in recognition of their academic excellence.
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Commencement Speaker LAUREN HENDRIX, DC, MS
Dr. Lauren Hendrix earned a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and Psychology before continuing her chiropractic education at Logan. During her time here, she was a Red Badge in the Biofreeze Sports & Rehabilitation Center, completed a Masters’ Degree in Sports Rehabilitation, became certified to perform Graston Technique© and was part of a research group studying Dynamic vs. Static Treatment of Lower Extremity Complaints with Graston ® Technique. She graduated in 2010. Today, Dr. Hendrix continues to study the latest research in spinal care, injury rehabilitation and injury prevention and specializes in treating spinal pain and extremity injuries at her practice, West County Spine & Joint. She serves as assistant cross country coach at Marquette High School and previously served as Assistant Coach to the St. Louis Blazers Track Club. Dr. Hendrix takes pride in helping people lead healthier lives and feels honored that her patients trust her with their healthcare.
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Board of Trustees Gary M. Mohr, MS Chair of the Board Allen Hager, DC Vice Chair of the Board TRUSTEES Donald S. Altman, DDS, DHSc, EdD, MPH, MBA, MA Nicole Bennett, DC Paul D. Eberline, DC Gregg E. Hollabaugh Jade Dominique James, MD, MPH Marc G. Malon, DC, FICC Roger L. Schlueter Judy M. Silvestrone, DC, MS Rick L. Stevens, FACHE Rodney F. Williams, DC, FICC Kurt W. Wood, DC Steven C. Roberts, JD, LLM Trustee Emeritus Keith Overland DC, CCSP, FICC Advisory Member Fred Zuker, PhD, MEd Advisory Member
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Faculty & Administration Ferrahs Abdelbaset, DC Devon Ackroyd, DC, CSCS Omotunde Adeyemo, PhD Alan Banaszynski, DC, MSW Ralph Barrale, DC Deanna Bates, DC Patrick Battaglia, DC David Beavers, MEd, DC, MPH Scott Benton, DC Ember Beutell, DC Jessica Billham, DC Michael Bohne, PhD Jean-Claude Bordeaux, DC Melinda Boyd, DCN Kelsey Boylan, DC Robin Bozark, DC, MA, DABCO Lulu Brinkley, MBA Kelly Brinkman, DC Jami Brown, PhD Cheryl Burtle, DC Herb Caldwell, MA Meadow Campbell, PhD Vanessa Carr-Millovich, DCN Susan Carroll, PhD Sarah Carter, PhD Michael Chappell, MAT Christopher Chase, PT Donald Christy, DC, EdD (T) Thomas Clark, DC Gabrielle Cole, MS Sherri Cole, PhD, MBA, RT(R)(M) Katharine Conable, DC Jenna Corbin, MS, Richard Cranwell, DC, MS (T) Barb Cronin Joseph Davis, PhD Vincent DeBono, DC, CSCS Rick DeCaro Marcus DeGeer, DC, MD David DeLauter, PhD Theresa DeLorenzo, RD Frank Diaz, EdD Ellen Dickman, MLS Karen Dishauzi, DC, PhD, MEd 8
Faculty & Administration Claire Dixon-Lee, PhD Natacha Douglas, MBA Deborah Ducar, DC Gary Dykes, PT Jan Edwards-Webster, EdD Jay Elliott, DC Melissa Engelson, DC, MS, DACBSP Ed Ernstrom, DC Patricia Estrada, DC Erika Evans, DC Christopher Fahs, PhD Jameca Falconer, PhD Ralph Filson, DC Theresa Fleck, MA, CFRE Timothy Flynn, DC Yuan Gao, MD, MS Mark Gelsthorpe, PhD James George, DC Chenee Gilbert, EdD Craig Gillam, DC Michelle Gimbar, MS, RDN Regina Glenn, PhD Jason Goodman, DC, PhD Aleida Gordon, EdD Kelly Gordon, MS Toni Grossenheider, DC Gary Guebert, DC John Gutweiler, PhD (T) Kerry Hallahan Jake Halverson, DC Thomas Harnden, PhD Allison Harvey, DC Daniel W. Haun, DC Steve Heffner, DC Chad Hillgartner, DC Roy Hillgartner, DC Jessica Hilton, MS, RD Melanie Hof, MS Weston Holzinger, DC, MS Sasha Hope, MSACN Brad Hough, PhD Angelita Howard, PhD Joseph Howe, DC, DACBR Adam Hrincevich, PhD 9
Faculty & Administration Dawn Huber, DC William Huber, DC, MS, DACBN Kelley Humphries, DC, MS Kristi Husk, PhD Atanas Ignatov, PhD Edward Johnnie, DC Aimee Jokerst, DC Che Joplin, DC Lauren Jordan, DC Michael Jula, DC Todd Just, DC Jeffrey Kamper, DC, DCBCN Jennifer Kane, DC Julie Kapp, PhD Farzana Karim, PhD Thomas Kauffman, DC Claudia Kelley, PhD Jeffrey Kamper, DC, DCBCN Norman Kettner, DC, DACBR (T) Adil Khan, MBA, CPA, CSBO Jonathan Kimerle, MHA Rita Kiry, MBA Amy Koch, DC D. Robert Kuhn, DC, DACBR (T) Nina Kult Connye Kuratko, PhD Julia Lasley, PhD Chassitty Loving, PhD Devorah Lucas, DBH Sarah Luderer, PhD Tori Lyons, MLS Donna Mannello, DC (T) Ross Mattox, DC, RMSK Clay McDonald, DC, MBA, JD Warren McDonald, PhD John McGowan, PhD Dana Mercer, DC, MS Anthony Miller, DC Jude Miller, DC, MS, CCSP Kadi Montez, PhD Patrick Montgomery, DC, MS Quintin Murray, DC, MS David Nafar, MS Vitaly Napadow, PhD 10
Faculty & Administration Jason Napuli, DC Nichole Nichols, MA, PHR Stephen Nickell, EdD, MA, ATC Baldomero Nunez, DC Barbara Nutt Gary Oden, PhD Jeffrey O'Guin, DC Larry Olsen, DrPH Kimberly Paddock-O'Reilly, DHEd, MSW, MBA John Parish, MS Alyssa Pearson, MFA Li-Ling Peng, MA Kristina Petrocco-Napuli, DC, MS, FICC Charles Portwood, DC Taylor Premer, DC Yingchuan (John) Qin, MD Brittany Ramirez, DC, LAT, ATC, CCSP Jessica Randazzo, DC Emily Ratliff Deshae Redden, EdD Linda Reed, EdD Suzanne Richins, PhD Daryl Ridgeway, DC Mark Robinson, PhD Pete Roscoe, DC, CCSP Ashley Ruff, DC, RN Deborah Salvatore, MS, RD Mary Samuel, DPH Shelley Sawalich, PhD, MS Roberta Sclocco, PhD David Seaman, DC Nofa Shibley, DC, DABCN Joy Short, PhD, RD Regina Smardon, PhD Kate Smith, CPA, CGMA Laurinda Smith Brian Snyder, DC William Sobotor, PhD Jonthan Soltys, DC Bo Sosnicki, MS Kathy Stanczyk, PhD Bryan Stone, MA John Strazewski, DC Kasey Sudkamp, DPT 11
Faculty & Administration Michael Thompson, DC Melinda Turner, DC Paul Tuten, PhD Krystal Tyree, DAT Joseph Unger, DC Mary Unger-Boyd, DC, DICS, CACCP Lee Van Dusen, DC Natasha Vannoy, EdD Shailee Varanasi, MS, RD Mario Vassallo, MS Ashley Vogt, DC Pamela Wakefield, DC Sheryl Walters, MLS Long Wang, PhD Aaron Welk, DC Bill Wharton Jane Wibbenmeyer, DC Curtis Wildes, DO(EU), ATC Jeanetta Wilkerson, DC Melinda Wilkins, PhD Pilar Williamsen, DC Brett Winchester, DC Michael Wittmer, DC Alan Wolchansky, DC, MSW Sara Wynne, DPT, PT Jimin Yang, PhD Janet Yarger, DC
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Degree Candidates College of Chiropractic DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC Kassidy Dayne Kasperski Robert Matthew John Kasperski Nate Edward Kinnison * Ryan Andrew Klepko Brooke Alexandra Thietje Landon Noah Lockridge Eric Thomas Lux Allison Farris Marshall Ria Quixada McCadney Matthew Crandall McPeak Tim The Anh Nguyen * Ashley Mychal Krahn Tela Monique Perez Ryan Power Kennedy Nicole Rensing * Patrick S. Rivelli Andrea Esau Damien Sampson Jacob Aaron Schmitz * Na'Kea A. Shepherd Abigail Marie Smith Moynica S. Tapia-Parott Emily Veazey Kennedy Jean Volkart Christopher Ryan Weilandich Gabriel Michael Zecher
Zakir Ahmad Noah Aldridge Adam Aleto Tessa Anderson Adam Bechert * Linsey Holtzman Bechert Nicholas Austin Binder Hannah Elizabeth Bressler Matthew John Bryan Tershelle Theresa Burrows Tanner Burt Kristi Leigh Church Siera Mae Draper Katelynn Ray Jones Caitlin Farmer Blake Edward French Chad Gillis Ismael Gonzalez * Eve Marie Greenwell Joseph Rajaei Haddad Daniel Hartwell John Hawkins Brittany Marie Held Ashley Marie Howe Madison Nichole Huot Justin James Austin Ray Jones
* Denotes candidates also receiving a Master of Science degree The appearance of a name on these lists is presumptive evidence of graduation, but is not to be regarded as conclusive.
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Student & Faculty Awards & Recognitions Academic Honors COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES HONORS AWARDS Given to students in recognition of exceptional academic performance in their College of Health Sciences degree program.
COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC HONORS AWARDS Given to students in recognition of exceptional academic performance in the Doctor of Chiropractic degree program.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD Given to students in recognition of graduating with the highest cumulative grade point average in their degree program.
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Student & Faculty Awards & Recognitions OUTSTANDING FACULTY AWARDS UNIVERSITY BASIC SCIENCE OUTSTANDING FACULTY AWARD Given to a faculty member in recognition of meeting the educational needs of students through high levels of classroom engagement, outstanding responsiveness outside of class time, quality feedback, and a positive attitude.
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES OUTSTANDING FACULTY AWARD Given to a faculty member in recognition of meeting the educational needs of students through high levels of course engagement, outstanding responsiveness outside of class time, quality feedback, and a positive attitude.
COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC OUTSTANDING PRE-CLINIC FACULTY AWARD Given to a faculty member in recognition of meeting the educational needs of students through high levels of classroom engagement, outstanding responsiveness outside of class time, quality feedback, and a positive attitude.
COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC OUTSTANDING CLINIC FACULTY AWARD Given to a faculty member in recognition of meeting the educational needs of students through high levels of clinical education engagement, outstanding responsiveness outside of clinic time, quality feedback and a positive attitude.
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Student & Faculty Awards & Recognitions UNIVERSITY MISSION AWARDS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION AWARD This award recognizes a student who made a significant contribution to the enhancement, support, and/or furtherance of diversity and inclusion at the University, in their profession, and/or in their community, in relation to understanding that each individual is unique, acknowledges our individual differences, while creating a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment. These can be along the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religion, or other ideologies.
EVIDENCE INFORMED AWARD This award recognizes a student who demonstrates a dedication to evidence informed practice that exemplifies their ability to help move their profession forward.
LEADERS MADE AWARD This award recognizes a student regardless of a formal leadership position, who demonstrates outstanding leadership and initiative in encouraging teamwork and motivating peers to move toward a shared goal, leading by example, with character and integrity, and exhibiting a positive attitude.
LOGAN RESPECT AWARD The Logan RESPECT award recognizes a student who has shown a commitment to the ideals of the Logan University values including, diversity, empathy, putting students first, positive attitude, evidence informed decision making, character and integrity, and teamwork.
SERVICE AWARD This award recognizes a student who has made significant contributions to the University community and/or their surrounding community through a sustained record of service during their time as a Logan University student.
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Student & Faculty Awards & Recognitions PRESIDENT’S HONOR ROLL Given to students in recognition of exceptional academic performance and earning a place on the Dean’s List each trimester they were enrolled in their degree program.
HUGH B. LOGAN AWARDS HUGH B. LOGAN OUTSTANDING STAFF AWARD Given to a staff member in recognition of being voted an outstanding staff member by the graduating class and representing everything Hugh B. Logan envisioned for a successful institution.
HUGH B. LOGAN OUTSTANDING FACULTY AWARD Given to a faculty member in recognition of being voted an outstanding faculty member by the graduating class and representing everything Hugh B. Logan envisioned for a successful institution.
HUGH B. LOGAN CLINIC EXCELLENCE AWARD Given to a student in recognition of having the highest overall average on all meta-competency outcomes in the Logan University Chiropractic Health Centers.
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Academic Honors DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC Cum Laude Matthew John Bryan Caitlin Farmer Robert Matthew John Kasperski Magna Cum Laude Kassidy Dayne Kasperski Nate Edward Kinnison Jacob Aaron Schmitz Emily Veazey Summa Cum Laude Eve Marie Greenwell Ashley Marie Howe Valedictorian Academic Excellence Award Ashley Marie Howe MASTER OF SCIENCE SPORTS SCIENCE & REHABILITATION With Distinction
Nate Edward Kinnison With High Distinction
Kennedy Nicole Rensing Jacob Aaron Schmitz Valedictorian Academic Excellence Award Jacob Aaron Schmitz
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Student & Faculty Awards & Recognitions Outstanding Faculty Awards UNIVERSITY BASIC SCIENCE OUTSTANDING FACULTY AWARD Meadow Campbell, PhD COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES OUTSTANDING FACULTY AWARD Joy Short, PhD, RD COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC OUTSTANDING PRE-CLINIC FACULTY AWARD Jane Wibbenmeyer, DC COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC OUTSTANDING CLINIC FACULTY AWARD Alan Banaszynski, DC, MSW Mero Nunez, DC
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Student & Faculty Awards & Recognitions University Mission Awards DIVERSITY & INCLUSION AWARD Na’Kea A. Shepherd EVIDENCE INFORMED AWARD Jacob Aaron Schmitz LEADERS MADE AWARD Emily Veazey LOGAN RESPECT AWARD Tershelle Theresa Burrows SERVICE AWARD Abigail Marie Smith
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Student & Faculty Awards & Recognitions PRESIDENT’S HONOR ROLL Eve Marie Greenwell Ashley Marie Howe Kassidy Dayne Kasperski
HUGH B. LOGAN AWARDS HUGH B. LOGAN OUTSTANDING STAFF AWARD Michael Chappell, MAT
HUGH B. LOGAN OUTSTANDING FACULTY AWARD Donna Mannello, DC HUGH B. LOGAN CLINIC EXCELLENCE AWARD Kassidy Dayne Kasperski
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Chiropractic Oath In accordance with the law of nature, that law which God has prescribed to all people; and in consequence of my dedication to getting the sick well by the application of that law, I promise and swear to keep, to the best of my ability and judgement, the following Oath: I will observe and practice every acknowledged rule of professional conduct in relation with my profession, my patient, my colleague and myself. I will keep an open-mind regarding the progress of my profession, provided that these progressions shall be confined within the boundaries of the chiropractic science, philosophy and art. I will serve my patient to the best of my ability, violating neither his confidences nor his dignity, and in my association with patients I shall not violate that which is moral and right. I shall regard and refer to my fellow chiropractor with honor, giving credit where it is due. I shall improve my knowledge and skill, firm in my resolution to justify the responsibility, which the degree of Doctor of Chiropractic symbolizes and imposes. To all this, I pledge myself, knowing these ideals are prescribed by the dictates of reason alone.
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