James W. Morhard, Esq., ‘78 Graduate Ceremony Speaker
James Morhard has a B.S. in accounting from Saint Francis, an M.B.A. in management science from George Washington University and a juris doctorate from Georgetown University. He has been admitted to the practice of law in the District of Columbia and in Pennsylvania. Morhard has worked at the Pentagon as well as the United States Senate, where he has been on the staff of ten different Senators. In 1991, he joined the Senate Appropriations Committee and wrote legislation for the Defense and Military Construction subcommittees. As part of his duties he managed a budget of more than $10 billion. Morhard authored and managed the emergency legislation which funded the rebuilding of roads and bridges in Bosnia and Kosovo destroyed during the conflicts there. His efforts helped rebuild the post-war economy. In 1997, Morhard was put in charge of Commerce, Justice, State, and Judiciary appropriations. He created legislation to appropriate $38 billion for the operation of these agencies. Prior to 9/11, Morhard drafted and passed legislation for all federal exercise, training, and equipment programs for state and local first responders. In addition, he founded the Center for Homeland Defense and Security at the Naval Post Graduate School in California, the first master’s level program focused on combating terrorism. After the Columbine shootings, Morhard began the School Resource Officer program. He also established the first Cyber Tipline for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. In 2003, Morhard became chief of staff of the Senate Appropriations Committee and its $731 billion dollar budget. His job included preparing for and managing hearings, mark ups, Senate floor debate and conferences with the House of Representatives for all thirteen appropriations bills. He assembled and personally negotiated the final 2004 and 2005 Omnibus appropriations bills. To win passage of these bills, he worked closely with House and Senate leadership, the director of the Office of Management and Budget and the offices of the President and Vice President. He retired from the Senate in 2005 and founded Morhard & Associates, a law and lobbying firm. He joined the adjunct faculty at the Naval Post Graduate School as well. Morhard completed his second term on the Saint Francis University Board of Trustees earlier this year. He also has been a board member of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and has served on the U.S. Institute of Peace International Advisory Council. In January, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell asked Morhard to become the deputy sergeant-at-arms of the United States Senate. In that position he is responsible for the safety and security of the Capitol and all who work and visit there. He oversees all information technology in the Senate as well as many other services that allow the Senate to function.
Sister Ilia Delio, O.S.F., Ph.D. Undergraduate Ceremony Speaker
Honorary Degree: Doctor of Science You might refer to her as the scientific theologian. Or perhaps the religious scientist. What you cannot do is dismiss the challenge Ilia Delio has issued to Catholic universities to find a way for science and religion to collaborate so that we might—in her words—“restore soul to the university.” Who is this person who wants to bridge the intellectual gap between science and religion? She is a scientist who holds undergraduate and master’s degrees in biology, and a Ph.D. in pharmacology from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of the New Jersey Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. She is a prominent theologian who earned a Ph.D. in historical theology, and who is the author or co-author of 15 books on topics ranging from Franciscan spirituality to the theology of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. Oh, yes, she’s also a Franciscan sister. To the uninformed, Sister Ilia Delio lives in two different worlds. She, however, sees science and religion as “complimentary disciplines.” “I see these so blended in my life,” says Sr. Ilia. “They’re both seeking to discover the one large process of life, so to speak. Religion, I think, seeks to discover that deep connectivity with the source of life, which is God,” she continues. “And science seeks to understand how do the things of nature work.” “Either discipline alone is sort of lame or blind . . . only together do we have a deep, rich insight to our world that we call home,” says Sr. Ilia. Finding a way to connect the two disciplines has never been simple, even for Sr. Ilia. Her scientific research specialization, spinal cord physiology, earned her a post doctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins, but she turned it down to seek a contemplative life. In 1984 she entered the Carmelite order and served four years in the cloister before eventually joining a Franciscan community. The Franciscans sent her to Fordham for graduate study in theology, and it was there that she was introduced to the work of Teilhard, an early 20th century Jesuit scientist and philosopher. In Teilhard’s writings she found a kindred spirit. Sr. Ilia’s “real” job as director of Catholic studies at Georgetown University focuses on making Catholicity more evident to the university community. Her office creates interdisciplinary courses to engage faculty and students in line with their Catholic studies motto, “Faith seeking understanding.”
“We’re trying to develop the program and courses so that it’s a thinking faith, an acting faith,” says Sr. Ilia. “It’s a faith that really makes a difference in how one does what one does.” She continues her prolific publication schedule. She is the general editor for a new series published by Orbis Press, and is author of the first installment in that series. Making All Things New: Catholicity, Cosmology, Consciousness is due out in September. She calls our commencement theme, “Respect for the Uniqueness of Individual Persons,” a “wonderful” goal, and one that is “deeply Franciscan.” “Respect for the human person is certainly right in line with Francis’ own thinking,” says Sr. Ilia. “It’s not about law; it’s not about duty; it’s not about the church, per se; it’s about the human person, because in this person, God lives,” she explains further. Sr. Ilia is a member of the Franciscan Servants of the Holy Child Jesus. She lives in Washington, D.C.
Very Reverend Christian R. Oravec, T.O.R., Ph.D., ‘60 Honorary Degree: Doctor of Humane Letters (posthumously)
Make no mistake, the Very Reverend Christian Oravec would have loved accepting an honorary degree today from the institution he nurtured for 27 years as president and another eight as chair of the university’s board of trustees. To paraphrase a line delivered to Fr. Christian in 2002 as he was being honored on the occasion of his 25th year as SFU president, he was a “Johnstown boy [who] made good.” Indeed, he was. He made good; he did good. Despite literally traveling the world in pursuit of his doctoral degree, as part of his duties as minister provincial of the Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and as president of Saint Francis University, Fr. Christian remained firmly rooted in Cambria County. Except for brief stints serving his novitiate and attending graduate school, he never lived anywhere else. He never wanted to. He was born into St. Francis of Assisi parish in the west end of Johnstown, and that early link with il poverello foretold the much deeper association soon to come. “Bob” Oravec was a paper boy for the Tribune-Democrat and an altar server at his parish, and he earned spending money delivering milk for Sani-Dairy. After he was graduated from Johnstown High, he entered the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular in 1955. He began his novitiate a year later and pronounced solemn vows in July, 1960. While in formation, he took classes towards his undergraduate degree at Saint Francis College. He was graduated in 1960 with a B.A. in philosophy. He immediately entered Saint Francis Seminary to prepare for the priesthood. He was ordained at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona in May, 1964, by Bishop J. Carroll McCormick. Fr. Christian attended the Universite de Louvain in Belgium and earned the Ph.D. in systematic theology in 1969. His dissertation on Dietrich Bonhoeffer was one of the first scholarly examinations of the Lutheran theologian. While in Europe, he assisted with chaplain duties on U.S. military bases and in hospitals during weekends and school vacations. Back in the U.S., he became director of postulants for the province. At the same time he served as professor of systematic theology at Saint Francis Seminary. Among his students were many priests now serving in posts throughout the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. In 1976 he was named executive vice president of Saint Francis College, and a year later he was elected president at the age of 39. Fr. Christian was inaugurated as the 30th president of Saint Francis on October 2, 1977. Throughout his presidency he served multiple times as chairman of accreditation teams for the Middle States Association of the Commission on Higher Education and of certification teams for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Fr. Christian was elected minister provincial of the Sacred Heart Province in 2003, and re-elected four years later. In that role he represented the province at meetings of the Plenary Council of the Order around the world. His service to local, state and regional boards was extensive. While minister provincial, he was chair of the board of trustees at both Saint Francis University and the Franciscan University of Steubenville. His list of awards and honors is long. Included on that list is an honorary doctorate from Franciscan University and the Master of the Order award bestowed by the Third Order Regular of Saint Francis. The Saint Francis University Board of Trustees named him President Emeritus in 2006. Those who knew Fr. Christian well know exactly what he would have said on this auspicious occasion: “Thank you. Thank you, very much.”
o Rev. Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R. President Saint Francis University P.O. Box 600 Loretto, PA 15940-0060 Dear Father Malachi: Thank you for informing me officially about the honorary doctorate to be presented to me by Saint Francis University at the Commencement ceremony of 2015. It is indeed a great honor to be recognized for service to our University, our province, and to our local region. My years of service to the University were enhanced by the hard work and dedication of the entire University community – friars, trustees, faculty, administrative and operational staff, students, alumni, and many generous benefactors. To them, and to the grace of God, I owe a great debt of gratitude for any success that we achieved together. God willing, and with the cooperation of mind and body, I hope to continue to serve the University as adjunct professor. If there are other ways I can assist you and the institution, please let me know. I look forward to next year’s Commencement. In the meantime, be sure of the prayers as you begin your presidential responsibilities at Saint Francis and as you continue your leadership in our Province. Reverend Christian R. Oravec, T.O.R.
Graduate Program Preludes Rev. John Mark Klaus, T.O.R., organist Grand Chorus Prelude in G minor Adagio Canon in D St. Anthony Chorale Voluntary Marche Pontificale Air from Water Music Hymn of Joy
Esther Higgins (1903-1994) Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706) Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) John Stanley (1712-1786) Jacques Lemmens (1823-1881) George Frederick Handel (1685-1759) Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827)
PROCESSIONAL Rondo from Sinfonies De Fanfares Jean Joseph Mouret (1682-1738) Division III: Master’s and Doctoral Degree Candidates Laurie Grosik, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, MMS/MHS Marshal Division II: Faculty Melissa Kagarise. D.H.Sc., ‘95, ‘98 Associate Professor, MMS/MHS Marshal Division I: Platform Party Deborah Budash, Ph.D. Director, MMS/MHS Grand Marshal PRESIDING Very Rev. Richard L. Davis, T.O.R., ‘74 Minister Provincial, Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and Chairman, University Board of Trustees INVOCATION Rev. Joseph J. Lehman, T.O.R., Ph.D. Vice President for Mission Integration NATIONAL ANTHEM Jordan Gibson WELCOME Rev. Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R., Ph.D. President, Saint Francis University INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER Rev. Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R., Ph.D.
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS James W. Morhard, Esq., ‘78 INTERLUDE Anthem to Saint Francis University Gustave Holst, music Stephen Rombouts, Ph.D., text Jordan Gibson, vocalist Rev. John Mark Klaus, T.O.R., organist PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES Wayne Powel, Ph.D. Provost CONFERRAL OF DEGREES AND PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS Rev. Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R., Ph.D. Master’s Degrees and Doctoral Degrees WELCOME TO NEW ALUMNI ALMA MATER Jordan Gibson BENEDICTION Very Rev. Richard L. Davis, T.O.R., ‘74 RECESSIONAL Gaudeamus Igitur (Traditional) Rev. John Mark Klaus, T.O.R., organist
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In imitation of Francis of Assisi, who was open to human personality in all its variety and who saw the image of God multiplied but never monotonous...
Undergraduate Program Preludes The Pittsburgh Brass Project Rev. John Mark Klaus, T.O.R., organist Pilgrims’ Chorus Grand Chorus Toccata Chorale from “Jupiter” St. Anthony Chorale My Home Among the Hills Prelude in G minor Salvation is Created Adagio Canzona per Sonore No. 2
Richard Wagner (1813-1883) Esther Higgins (1903-1994) Edmond Haines (1914-1974) arr. Kevin McManus (b. 1978) Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) arr. Kevin McManus (b. 1978) Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) arr. Kevin McManus (b. 1978) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Giovanni Gabrielli (1557-1612)
PROCESSIONAL Rondo from Sinfonies De Fanfares Jean Joseph Mouret (1682 - 1738) Division III: Associate and Bachelor Degree Candidates Stephen Gilmour, Ph.D. Professor, Psychology Marshal Devonna Sue Shoemaker, Ph.D. Professor, Biology Marshal Division II: Faculty Charles Olson, M.A. Professor, Art Marshal Marian Langer, Ph.D. Professor, Biology Marshal Division I: Platform Party Stephen Baker, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Psychology Grand Marshal
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...we recognize that each individual person is a unique combination of God-given abilities.
PRESIDING Very Rev. Richard L. Davis, T.O.R., ‘74 Minister Provincial, Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and Chairman, University Board of Trustees INVOCATION Rev. Joseph J. Lehman, T.O.R., Ph.D. Vice President for Mission Integration NATIONAL ANTHEM VOCALS Shannon Adams Annette Gingerich Ashley McMahon Paige Mundy
ASL Emily Gabriel Jennifer Santo Samantha Smith Karissa Wess
WELCOME Rev. Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R., Ph.D. President, Saint Francis University CONFERRAL OF HONORARY DEGREES Rev. Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R., Ph.D. Sister Ilia Delio, O.S.F., Ph.D. Very Reverend Christian R. Oravec, T.O.R., Ph.D., ‘60 (posthumously) INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER Rev. Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R., Ph.D. COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Sister Ilia Delio, O.S.F., Ph.D. INTERLUDE Anthem to Saint Francis University Gustave Holst, music Stephen Rombouts, Ph.D., text Shannon Adams Annette Gingerich Ashley McMahon Paige Mundy Rev. John Mark Klaus, T.O.R., organist PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES Wayne Powel, Ph.D.
CONFERRAL OF DEGREES AND PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS Rev. Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R., Ph.D. Associate’s Degrees and Bachelor’s Degrees TASSEL CEREMONY Gretta Ghaner Senior Class President WELCOME TO NEW ALUMNI ASL NATIONAL ANTHEM VOCALS Lindsey Dellinger Shannon Adams Miranda Kellenberger Annette Gingerich Krista Swope Ashley McMahon Katie Vena Paige Mundy BENEDICTION Very Rev. Richard L. Davis, T.O.R., ‘74 RECESSIONAL Gaudeamus Igitur (Traditional) Rev. John Mark Klaus, T.O.R., organist The Pittsburgh Brass Project Kevin M. McManus, Trombone and Director Josh Boudreau, Trumpet Ralph Guzzi, Trumpet Heidi Lucas, Horn James Gourlay, Tuba
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We know that each person expresses the goodness of God in a particular way.
2015 Student, Faculty and Staff Awards The Mr. and Ms. Frankie awards, presented annually to the top male and female students of the senior class, are based on scholastic achievement; commitment to Franciscan values; volunteer service to the university and the community; personal character and demeanor; and diverse membership and leadership in campus activities and programs. Mr. Frankie Chase W. Bamat Ms. Frankie Gretta D. Ghaner Saint Francis Honor Society Distinguished Faculty Award Dr. Thomas Woods, ’87 Gerald W. and Helen L. Swatsworth Faculty Award Dr. Irene Wolf John Soriano Outstanding Service Award for Operational Staff Ms. Theresa M. Kelly Theodore Soriano Outstanding Service Award for Administrative Staff Ms. Renee M. Bernard, ’955
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Every member of the University community thus deserves to be treated respectfully and each should treat others with respect.
Presidents of Saint Francis College/University President Bro. Giles Carroll, O.S.F. Bro. Bernardine Rogers, O.S.F. Bro. James O’Connell, O.S.F. Bro. Athanasius Gleason, O.S.F. Bro. Lawrence O’Donnell, O.S.F. Bro. Angelus Laughlin, O.S.F. Bro. Francis Carney, O.S.F. Bro. Joseph Conway, O.S.F. Bro. Aloysius Gilmartin, O.S.F. Fr. Victor Brown, T.O.R. Fr. Cyril Murphy, T.O.R. Fr. Linus Lynch, T.O.R. Fr. John Doyle, T.O.R. Fr. Damian J. Segourn, T.O.R. Fr. Louis Donahue, T.O.R. Fr. Benedict English, T.O.R. Fr. DeSales Dwerlkotte, T.O.R. Fr. Raphael E. Breheny, T.O.R. Fr. John P.J. Sullivan, T.O.R. Fr. Edward P. Caraher, T.O.R. Fr. John Bocella, T.O.R. Fr. Adrian J. Veigle, T.O.R. Fr. Xavier T. Crowley, T.O.R. Fr. Kevin R. Keelan, T.O.R Fr. Columba J. Devlin, T.O.R. Fr. Gabriel J. Loncosky, T.O.R. Fr. Vincent R. Negherbon, T.O.R. Fr. James P. Long, T.O.R. Fr. Sean M. Sullivan, T.O.R., Ph.D. Fr. Christian R. Oravec, T.O.R., Ph.D. Fr. Gabriel J. Zeis, T.O.R. Fr. Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R., Ph.D.
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Students especially should be accorded as much personal attention as possible.
Professors Emeriti/Emeritae Dr. Emilie Allan, Professor Emerita of Sociology Dr. Adrian Baylock, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics Dr. Patricia Bentivegna, Professor Emerita of Spanish Dr. Raymond Bradley, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy Mr. Paul Deskevich, Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics Dr. William Duryea, Professor Emeritus of Biology Dr. Edward Fitzpatrick, Professor Emeritus of English Dr. Elizabeth Gensante, Professor Emerita of Education Dr. Jerome Jareb, Professor Emeritus of History Dr. Arthur Julian, Professor Emeritus of Education Dr. Rodrigue Labrie, Professor Emeritus of English Dr. Dennis McIlnay, Professor Emeritus of Business Administration Mr. John Murphy, Associate Professor Emeritus of History Dr. Lawrence Pion, Professor Emeritus of Biology Dr. Vincent Remillard, Professor Emeritus of French Mr. Samuel Resconich, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Dr. Claire Sackin, Professor Emerita of Social Work Dr. Jean Samii, Professor Emerita of Nursing Dr. Robert Stith, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy Dr. Wayne Takacs, Professor Emeritus of Biology Dr. Dee Ann Wallace, Professor Emerita of Education Dr. Kirk Weixel, Professor Emeritus of English Dr. Philip Woo, Professor Emeritus of Economics Dr. Albert Zanzuccki, Professor Emeritus of Accounting
The University Mace The mace has been used as a symbol of authority for centuries. Official emblems were carried before ancient Roman magistrates, and in the Middle Ages, ceremonial maces were borne by bodyguards of French and English monarchs. Later, the mace became an important symbol of office in both civil and academic processions. One of the oldest traditions in academia, dating from 1385 at the University of Vienna, the university mace is meant to reflect the character and values of an institution. In academic processions, the mace precedes the University President as a symbol of order and authority, responsibility and service. The re-designed Saint Francis University mace was first used in 2001 to celebrate the 150th Commencement at Saint Francis and our first as a University. The mace is topped with a Celtic cross, signifying the preeminence of Jesus Christ in the life of the University, the Catholic identity of the institution, and the Irish heritage of the six Franciscan friars who established Saint Francis Academy in 1847. The cross rests atop an orb, which symbolizes the global vision and universal mission of Franciscan higher education and represents the many countries of the world from which Saint Francis students, staff, and alumni have come. Encircling the orb is a band of brass inscribed with the three names by which our institution has been known while spanning three centuries: Saint Francis Academy, Saint Francis College, and Saint Francis University. The orb rests upon an octagon, its eight sides symbolizing the eight Articles of the first Charter written by the Franciscan founders for their friary and academy in 1848, and the eight Goals of Franciscan Higher Education at Saint Francis, developed in 1991. The octagon incorporates eight symbolic elements on its lateral faces. On four sides of the octagon, institutional seals are engraved: the seal of Saint Francis Academy, which is also the seal of the Third Order Regular of Saint Francis (T.O.R.), the Franciscan Order to which the friars of Saint Francis University belong; the seal of the Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, that portion of the Third Order Regular in the United States which sponsors the University; the seal of Saint Francis College, the name of the institution for over one hundred years; and the seal of Saint Francis University. The same four seals are represented on the Presidential Chain of Office, worn by the University President for Commencement and other special institutional functions. The other sides of the octagon have these four images: Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron of the University, as he is depicted on the fountain sculpture in the center of the campus mall; the rose window from the University Chapel, portraying “The Canticle of the Creatures” of Saint Francis of Assisi; the Bell Tower, one of the oldest structures on campus and the only remnant of Old Main, once the primary building for the Academy and the College; a pine cone and branch, symbolizing both the newness of life and the evergreen trees that have graced the school “among the pines” from its beginning. Below the octagon, the staff of the mace is decorated with fluting, common to classical columns. The entire mace is constructed from the wood of pine, maple, and black walnut trees, all of which are found on the University campus. The Saint Francis University mace was designed by Dr. Stephen Rombouts, Registrar, from a concept proposed by the Very Rev. Christian R. Oravec, T.O.R., Minister Provincial, Sacred Heart Province, and was constructed by Leonard Siedlarczyk, former master carpenter at Saint Francis. The cross and brass elements were crafted by Servinsky Jewelers of Cresson, Pennsylvania.
Academic Attire The academic attire worn today originated in the universities of the Middle Ages, when a warm gown and hood were useful for scholars and clerics in unheated buildings. The distinctive gown served to set students apart from fellow citizens. The cap, or mortarboard, usually has a black tassel, though doctoral tassels may be of gold. The cap is worn throughout the entire ceremony. Gentlemen remove their caps during prayer, the national anthem, and the alma mater. Degree candidates wear their tassels on the right, shifting them to the left when diplomas are received. Although academic gowns may appear similar, there are differences, which denote the wearer’s educational degree. Sleeves are pointed for the bachelor’s degree, oblong for the master’s, and full, round and bell-shaped for the doctor’s. The doctoral gown may also be faced with velvet. The hoods worn with the gowns also vary according to academic degree, the bachelor’s hood being 36 inches long, the master’s hood 42 inches long and the doctor’s hood 48 inches long. The colored inner lining of the academic hood is the official color of the institution granting the degree. The velvet edging of the hood, the width of which varies from two inches to five inches according to the degree, represents the academic field for which the degree was granted. Colors of the edging on the hoods and the banners on display represent various academic disciplines, including the following: Arts, Letters and Humanities: Business Administration: Economics: Education: Engineering: Fine Arts: Human Resources: Journalism: Law: Library Science: Medicine: Music: Nursing: Occupational Therapy: Philosophy: Physical Therapy: Physician Assistant: Science: Social Science: Social Work: Theology:
White Drab Copper Light Blue Orange Brown Drab Crimson Purple Lemon Green Pink Apricot Slate Blue Dark Blue Teal Green Golden Yellow Cream Citron Scarlet
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With education of the whole person as our goal...
Academic Honors Degrees with honors are conferred by the University for exceptional scholastic achievement. The degrees with honors are as follows: Cum Laude for a general Q.P.A. of 3.5 Magna Cum Laude for a general Q.P.A. of 3.7 Summa Cum Laude for a general Q.P.A. of 3.9 Graduates are presented with bronze, silver and gold medallions to designate these honors. Those receiving the Honors Program diploma have maintained a minimum cumulative Q.P.A. of 3.25 and have completed the Honors Program curriculum, including a thesis requirement. To qualify for Departmental Honors a student must have department approval and must complete an independent study of at least six credits that earns an “A.”
The University Seal
The official seal of the University bears the University’s name in Latin, date of founding, coat of arms, and motto. The left side of the shield contains symbols of the Franciscans who founded Saint Francis Academy in 1847 and the friars of the Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus of the Third Order Regular of Saint Francis. On the upper left are the cross among clouds and the Franciscan symbol of the crossed arms of Jesus and Saint Francis of Assisi. In the center a crown of thorns and three nails reflect the passion of Christ and signify sacrifice, conversion and reconciliation. On the lower left, flames issue from the Sacred Heart of Jesus, symbolizing love. The crescent moon symbolizes Mary, the Mother of Jesus. The right side of the shield bears symbols reflecting the University. On the top right, the open book symbolizes wisdom and knowledge. The left page of the book bears a circle, a sign of eternal truth, while the right page shows a straight vertical line, a sign of finite truth. The ray emanating from the book expresses the Franciscan spirit of teaching truth, knowing truth, and loving truth. The ray of light begins as a narrow burst and widens to suggest that truth originates from and is imbued with the divine. On the bottom right, the evergreen tree is a sign of the Irish heritage of the founding Franciscan friars as well as the school’s designation for many years as “the College among the Pines.” Atop the shield rests a crown to represent Saint Louis, King of France, and Saint Elizabeth, Queen of Hungary, patron and patroness of the Third Order of Saint Francis. Below the shield, the Latin motto Virtus, Veritas, Virtus is translated as Valor, Truth, Honor. The entire University community is called to embrace truth with valor and honor.
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...we endeavor to foster the intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual growth of Saint Francis students...
Alma Mater Hail, Saint Francis, ever true we stand and sing of love for thee. from the halls of inspiration onward move in dignity. When our college days are through we will ever loyal be to the memories that we cherish and the love of friends we knew. Chorus Praise thee ever, Alma Mater virtue with love combines Proudly now we hail to thee Alma Mater among the pines.
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...and to prepare them not just for productive careers but for fruitful lives.
Master of Human Resource Management
Master of Education
Mary Brown Rita L. Evans Youssef Fekhar Kyle J. Gibson Sherry Hancock Brock A. Hettinger Priscilla R. Hoffman Amanda L. Kick Kelsey L. Kohler Bobbi L. LaCount Michael J. Mash Kristina N. Moore Aaron Packer Kevin J. Parker Jr. Sarah J. Pastorek Devin Plenert Amy Rafferty Teika M. Robinson David Rosero Caroline E. Sandrick Sheena D. Simpkins Eric Matthew Stombaugh Amy L. Tirpak *Holli A. Urgolites Michael Vaughn Jr. Gary J. Witherow Sr.
Elizabeth L. Anastasio Brittany K. Baker Brittany L. Baker Logan C. Barkman William M. Bassett Susan J. Betts Abby A. Bickel Shari L. Buck Christopher R. Carrier Cathy A. Damiano Stacy Anne Datsko Rocco E. DePiro III Joshua P. Detrich Melissa Dobbins Jonathan M. Farabaugh Casey T. Flaherty Cynthia E Knopsnyder Sarah A. Lumadue Leo M. Magulick Dustin A. Marshall Kellie S. Mason Chelsey E. McMahon Joshua L. Mountz Mark C. Norris Sara E. O’Roark Hillary J. Piggott Brande R. Plyler Olivia K. Quynn Alex D. Raup Sandra K. Rickabaugh Sherri N Ritenour Nicole T. Scarton Katelyn A. Sedlock Jennifer R Treece Darla Trent Brooke S. Warner Davina A. Wieczorek Amanda L. Woodring
List of all candidates as of April 22, 2015
*Degree Completion Summer 2015
Master of Business Administration Melisa A. Berardi Ashley N. Creamer Allison J. Daly Tyler A. Davidson Kasey T. DeYulis *Sarah A. Dumm Sandy M. Dusack Joshua Neal Fay Mitchell L. Frederick II Dale A. Gray Lewis P. Gregory Amanda R. Grove Sean T. Horn Peter A. Kazery Angela Kordell Robin A. Latchford Alicia M. Lombardo Kent D. Malzi Jr. Cassandra Manelick Charles Martin Brody W. Maughan-Evanson Susan M. Meier Jordan M. Miller Antony Stephen Moore Shelby E. Murphy Lori A. Myers Garrett Oakes Aimee R. Ritchey David A. Rosendale Caroline E. Sandrick Kimberly R. Seidel Shawn T. Simmers *Jessica L. Snyder *Courtney L. Stewart Diana M. Toia Maria Teresa Urquizu Arocena Yuze Wang
*Degree Completion Summer 2015
Master of Medical Science Eric M. Abbott Ana M. Acosta Heather A. Albertson James J. Amettis Philippe D. Andre Nneka T. Asiamigbe Ivan D. Baez Kathryn M. Baker Ahleah C. Balawender Konstantin W. Balayan Yanette Barcelo Alexandria C. Bartlett Kendra E. Bauer Megan G. Bell Stephanie L. Bengs Constance N. Bezankeng Nicole M. Bonanni Tina T. Bordonaro Brandon L. Brown Heidi A. Burns Jennifer S. Carrol Carlos D. Castaneda Zheng Chen Christon J. Chilen Luis A. Christie Anna M. Chun Lindsey C. Clark Barbara A. Clorey Sara E. Cook Candace J. Daugherty Jessica L. DeStefano Marislene Delva Robert N. Dougherty Susan N. Elhofy Julia A. Enea Amy L. Foster Beryle K. Frank Anna R. Gallardo Christopher R. Gardiner Alexander G. Grell Danielle N. Gutierrez Charise P. Hasdorff Jill G. Heckendorf Michele M. Hills Nianbin Hu
Rosemarie L. Hughes Jennie L. Johnson Abigail L. Jordan Shawna K. Karman Diana M. Kessel Stephanie R. Kirk Jobby A. Kurian Samuel J. Lagunas Carmen M. Ledesma Jinho A. Lee Ashley M. Licursi Jeanine Mackiewicz Michael P. Mastrangelo Naicka Mathias Lisa F. Meinsen Alexander W. Meloy Douglas W. Metz Ashley L. Metzger Kevin S. Morris Jesse A. Moses Marie B. Mvogo Messobo Demi A. Nava Imade I. Osaghae Angela M. Overton Kathryn R.A. Page Melissa Petersen Rebecca W. Powell Patricia J. Quartin Ashton T. Redstone Andrew E. Reid Thirza M. Roberto Alison J. Ryba Namat A. Said Julie M. Samora Susan K. Sasaki Erica E. Simmons Kathleen E. Skillin Bailey K. Snyder Brigitte Soucy Tyler C. Southard Traci L. Strand Kellee R. Swider Kandice D. Swindle Catherine M. Szot Tony J. Tan Brittany R. Thomas Ana C. Trisan Melissa A. Tucker Khan Agnieszka Tyl Mary L. Udseth
Jason E. Valderrama Janice L. Van Bockern Ryan M. Whitworth Lauren H. Wilson Johnson Wong Brittany A. Wood Jennifer L. Yasharal Jinhui Yuan Crystal L. Zelinske
Master of Physician Assistant Science Lauren Aretz Casey L. Baumgardner Kenneth G. Billings Stephanie J. Boulter Scott A. Brandenberger Hannah M. Brooks Brooke C. Budion Amy M. Clevenger Megan M. Collins Devon M. Courtney Jessica C. Croteau Lauren C. DelGrosso Trista Edwards Kayla D. Esterline Sara Ghannadi Brittny N. Gudalis Brian Hancox Samantha J. Hessom Katie P. Hochrein Sarah Holmgren Anna E. Jeffries Colleen A. Kelly Muir L. Kepler Kaitlyn King Brooke E. Koch Ryan C. LaDuke Shauna Landrey Jennifer M. Lichtenthal Maria C. Mazich Brittany M. McElheny Cassie N. McGee Gabrielle R. Mickus Joy Mullins Jenna K. Newhouse Carly J. Nola Quinn E. Pendred Megan E. Pfeil Angelica Ramirez Ashley J. Ransel Emily H. Reckner Jocelyn K. Scillia Benjamin Henry Seale Haley Elizabeth Shears Heath Boyer Simmons Katelyn R. Stauffer Jeffrey Michael Stebbins Sara E. Sweeney
Melissa Leigh Tivnan Kara A. Topka Conda J. Weimer Caitlin B. Weir Sheri D. Winegardner Hillary R. Woods
Master of Occupational Therapy Ashley N. Babilya Janice E. Bauer Marla J. Beck Melissa M. Carr Meghan T. Carroll Adam D. Ciner Sarah DeCarlo Jillian DiCola Connie I. Dupont Allison R. Feather Ashley D. Gibson Jessica M. Gross Kellie M. Himes Angela M. Hoffman Jerrika Hooven Lindsay Hurley Airik S. Hutton Amanda Imler Michael J. Koehle Melissa A. Krug Lynsey M. Livoti Courtney A. Loose Kelly L. Marcotte Alyssia A. Marshall Casey J. McConahy Allison M. Novotny Sophia Patsy Alana M. Pedron Theresa M. Peranteau Gabrielle Pierre Grace E. Saluga Cody E. Skutch Brandis L. Stern Jilian L. Stone Rebecca L. Stull Maura F. Whetstone Kelly L. Wichrowski
Master of Health Science Darla J. Antonis Carol A. Barolli Megan E. Beaver Leanne D. Campbell Porfirio G. Cano Melissa M. Carroll Chiara Castelli Maglyn L. Chavarria Debra K. Connelly Mary H. Connors Barbara J. Dawson Allison M. Dwyer Tracy L. Ewing Shuka S. Farid Tina M. Frank Lester E. Freeman Nicole Y. Garcia Santiago Jennifer T. Gehl Sandra M. Gore Darla J. Graham Linda C. Graves Tracy N. Hinton *Hellena L. Hopkins Jennifer B. Horner Ashley M. Hunt Zulay Ilbert Frances Jean Kimberly L. Klebine Brenda E. Knapp Emily E. Lewis Lana L. Lyle Renee K. MacDougall Carol L. Madia Marlana D. Malcotti Tryphaena C. Manoharan Frank T. Materia Vanessa R. Montoya Beth E. Myers Worlali Negbegble Riva L. Oliphant Mary N. Onwumah Alison M. Ozgur Crystal A. Perlman Megan Peters Esta L. Ratzlaff Robert L. Reed Amber C. Reyes
Wanda M. Rodriguez-Donham Manuel J. Rolon Heather L. Samudovsky Marie L. Sedillo Coriann R. Stout April G. Thompson Breanne M. Weidle Sharon D. Wolfe
*Degree Completion Summer 2015
Doctor of Physical Therapy Brittany L. Aaron Nicholas A. Bancroft Irene M. Boyle Jennifer D. Brennan Liza R. Catania Kathryn M. Chelko Julie Ann Day Clay W. Dodson Joseph J Gocek Teodorico J. Heckman Derek S. Heisler Jacob Nathaniel Hershberger Alison P. Horta Lauren E. Klein Melissa S. Kline Emily L. Knott Zykia M. LaRue Mallory Zerena McPheron Matt Michael Mignot Jennifer L. Nicholson Jennifer L. Ravotti Kathryn D. Robinholt James Seifried Renea C Shaffer Brittany A. Shall *Alexander Sharr Desirae Marie Skadal Andrew Charles Slifko Kelsey N. Stoner Mitchell L. Straub Brian Sweeney Nathan L. Turco Rebecca A. Webster Elizabeth M. Williams Lauren S. Wingard Lauren S. Xiques
Associate of Science Zachary A. Bowser Alyssa M. Ciccarelli Spencer Alan Nicholson
Associate of Applied Science Eric James Stombaugh
Bachelor of Health Science *Richard Lance Boone Erikka P. Chamberlain Karen M. Link Erin Adair McKinney Rebecca R. Nihart *Melissa A. Stasik
*Degree Completion Summer 2015
Bachelor of Science Frank A. Adamczyk Shannon E. Adams Selena Adamshick *Nochienna T. Agubuzo Christopher Albright Honors Program Graduate Departmental Honors in Chemistry Emily C. Anderson Jessica Catherine Andrew Eric J. Anello Jeremy J. Arbore Corissa K. Archer Ashley I. Ardellitz Kathy A. Ashcom Lepsch Morganne L. Ault Jillian N. Baines Chase W. Bamat Dylan R. Baranowsky Amy Bard Malyn A. Barkey Madison M. Baronner Lawson A. Barter Taylor A. Barth Zachary D. Bartolotta Stephanie J. Basile Marissa A. Baumgart Dylan J. Bear Rachel A. Behne Ann N. Beliles Honors Program Graduate Departmental Honors in Biology *Sara A. Benfer Howard Lyle Bennett Benjamin R. Berkebile Jared G. Black Abigail Blair Honors Program Graduate Departmental Honors in Biology Alanna J. Blenkarn Lisa Bollman Holly K. Bowersox Anthony J. Bowman
Tracy Lin Bradford Christopher C. Braun Alexis A. Brickel Macy R. Brink Brandon M. Bunting Cathy M. Burkett Paige Butler Daniel J. Buzas Ryan M. Byers Hannah J. Carnevali Sergio Carvajal Sanchez Bryan C. Causey Juliet E. Cawthern Kaitlin N. Chasler Philip Chovanec Rosemary K. Clark Kenisa J. Colbert Jon Ander Colino Sansone Kylie R. Connor Devin M. Conrad Lauren M. Conrad Kathleen E Conrath Lindsay A. Corner Mallory B. Cortis Lorenzo J. Coscarelli Shannon M. Coughlan Ashley N. Creamer Margaret S. Creciun Arielle R. Crum Christopher L. Crumpler Tori L. Cutshall John M. Davis Rebecca F. Davis Erika M. Deissler Lindsey Dellinger Michael Dennis Erica A. DeVal Racquel D. DeWitt Camila Diaz Rachel R. Dieterich Kristen M. DiGiovanni Claire A. DiNucci Deanna M. DiVirgilio Katlyn Dodson Marlee J. Drumheller Derek T. Ellis Bryanna E. Evens Amanda K. Fabian Lindsey E. Farrell Kevin Matthew Fawcett
Andrea M. Felski Christopher A. Fischer Leigha D. Fleck Christopher S. J. Foore Trent Forshey Emily N. Gabriel Jeremy V. Gaston Megan E. Gatto Megan Gaydosh Brouk Dejene Gebreab Blaken A. Geisel Brandon L. George Gretta D. Ghaner Annette F. Gingerich Zachary A. Glessner Aric A. Gresko Jordan N. Grgurich Kimberly A. Gronski Kristy L. Hamm Breanna Haselrig Julia H. Havko Honors Program Graduate Departmental Honors in Biology Charles A. Hawkins Jessica A. Hawthorne Anthony James Heath Cody J. Hegedus Timothy A. Heiss Brandon E. Herman Andrea B. Hetmansky Michael Hollen Sarah E. Holtzer Dylan C. Horne Julie Ann Horner Timothy C. Hornick Mary C. Horrell Ashley N. Horton Kaylie E. Horvat Rebecca Huber Jocelyn M. Hughes Ryan Ickes Brian Isenberg Natalie Isett Ollie E. Jackson Helana Jacobs Breanne J. James Elise M. Jancef Emilee M. Janidlo Luz Maria Jasso Gascon
*Degree Completion Summer 2015
Kayla S. Jeckell Christopher A. Jimenez Rebecca A. Johnson *Khalid A. Jones Amanda Frances Jorinscay Davina A. Kachnovitz Paul A. Kantoski Mitchel Kavlick Jerold R. Keifer Timothy A. Keith Miranda L. Kellenberger Nicholas T. Keller Mairead M. Kelly Honors Program Graduate Ryan J. Kennedy Leah S. Kessler Grace G. Kim *Jami L. Kish Jaclyn P. Kittleberger Honors Program Graduate Maria T. Kline Patricia A. Kline Lindsey R. Knetzer Kayla M. Koba Jesse Kochara Breanna L. Kochinsky Polina Kovalev Cara E. Kraus Michael M. Kresch Kyle W. Krout Emily N. Krumenacker Rebecca L. Krumenacker Craig M. Labuskes Honors Program Graduate Hanna L. Lauff Honors Program Graduate Stephanie Lyn Lavely Christina M. Leid Colby A. Lenz Lisa E. Leonard Qingzhuo Li Gretchen M. Liska Ryan F. Lomicka Kelli A. Long Allison E. Lozinak Kayla A. Mack *Elizabeth A. Maggio Dominique P. Major Carissa Rose Faith Makea Tammie A. Mallow
Rochelle Deanne March Jacob R. Markley Barbara Maros de Carvalho Mary A. Martin Marc A. Maruca Marissa E. Matassa Marissa M. Mazurak Kristi C. McClellan Daniel J. McConnell Heidi R. McCracken Gabrielle A. McDermott Honors Program Graduate DaVon G. McGant Ashley N. McMahon Alecia C. McNiff Brandon A. Meck *Jose Pablo Medina Zapiain Matthew D. Mendillo Honors Program Graduate Sara Middler Stephen Mitarnowski Kayann M. Mobley Maria Moll Shane M. Morris Paige C. Mundy Honors Program Graduate Departmental Honors in Biology James W. Murphy Honors Program Graduate Jodi Nicole Murray Daniel Myers Kathryn L. Nallon Andrea L. Navratil Bishop G. Neal Rebecca R. Nihart Conor S. Norris Honors Program Graduate Tierra L. Novak Victor U. Nwakpuda Patrick E. Ober Tess M. Onink Honors Program Graduate Departmental Honors in Physician Assistant Abigail M. Opiela Briana M. Ord Kelsey E. Oswalt Katelyn N. Owens Juan Andres Pardo Montoya
Nathaniel A. Parrish *Shivani Patel Logan Patterson April L. Pearce Autumn E. Pellman Ian L. Pereira Alexander N. Peruso *Hope E. Phillips *Kelsy E. Pielmeier Alexandra Pizzuto Andrew M. Ponterio Jessica Popyack Mary R. Pramuk Briana K. Quist Robert S. Randall Molly J. Razum Andrew J. Redden Sean R. Reese Lindsey S. Reid *Tasha K. Reid *Bridget B. Reilly Cody C. Reimers Elizabeth Rezk Britani A. Rice Danielle R. Ritts Mallory E. Romano Kathryn A. Ross Kelli E. Rossman Nickolas G. Rounceville Danielle M. Rura *Shaun E. Russell Jr. Jalina Sabatose Sherry M. Sagath Honors Program Graduate Departmental Honors in Physician Assistant Brent A. Sanders Nathaniel L. Sanders Jennifer M. Santo Joshua K. Schall Deanna M. Schantzen Steven F. Schmitt Jacqueline S. Secriskey Linda K. Sell Alexa C. Semelsberger Kristen L. Shafer Nickolas R. Shawver Joseph S. Shook Van Adam Simpson Justin M. Skipper
*Degree Completion Summer 2015
Kathleen Mary Slingerland Cassandra C. Smego Honors Program Graduate Departmental Honors in Physical Therapy Ashley E. Smith Honors Program Graduate Departmental Honors in Physical Therapy Robert James Smith Samantha L. Smith Lindsay E. Snyder Nicole C. Snyder Richard I. Somiari Jr. Patrick G. Stagg Sarah A. Stakem *Melissa A. Stasik Blake A. Steele Shaqeia N. Stokes Andrew M. Stopko Logan S. Strouse Meghan J. Studds Honors Program Graduate Sara K. Tarr Nicholas E. Tedeschi Emily R. Tercek Maritsa Tinnick Maria J. Tomkowski Emily A. Trueblood Ashley L. Turnbull Danielle N. VanDevere Joey Velazquez Katie M. Vena Nicole M. Villa Katrina L. Vosteen *Jennifer Wagner Margaret C. Waldron Mackenzie Walter *Mary E. Wardle Kaelea R. Warner Abigail C. Webb Maura C. Wehner Karissa R. Wess Braden W. Whited Douglas A. Whitsel Stephon J. Whyatt Danielle L. Wieger Matthew E. Williams Franklyn K. Williamson Paige A. Wojdyla Kayleigh Sue Wolfhope Matthew N. Wong
Naiyi Wu Nicholas E. Yacobucci Joseph A. Yasalonis Sarah E. Yeager Yikun Ying Robert L. Yohn Frank N. Youmbi Jenna N. Zemlock
*Degree Completion Summer 2015
Bachelor of Arts Shannon E. Adams Abenezer S. Alemu Alan Alexander Ryan J. Beiswenger Sydney R. Beunier-Lucas Adam R. Bolton Earl B. Brown Joshua R. Chumrik Stephanie Ciraula David J. Coleman Shannon M. Coughlan Chelsea M. DesJardins Danielle M. Deskevich Camila Diaz Charles J. Dieso Samantha L. Dilling Honors Program Graduate Marlee J. Drumheller Nerissa Duncan Anna Fielding Washi Gervais Alexa N. Hayward Brian Isenberg Kylie S. Jackson Honors Program Graduate Andrew J. Keim Gabrielle C. Kepner Karlee M. Kucera Cory A. Leonard Garrett Lucas Cecelia A. MacDonald Honors Program Graduate Departmental Honors in English Carissa Rose Faith Makea Justin A. Matthews Gabrielle A. McDermott Honors Program Graduate Departmental Honors in English Lindsey R. Miller Andrea L. Navratil Christie J. Olek Abigayle E. Orlosky Patrick L. Reed *Chelsea E. Rex Anthony S. Sabatino Alexandra P. Sachs Nathaniel L. Sanders
Mitchell T. Shaw Jenna M. Skubik Allison Smith *Terell D. Smith Krista Sue Swope Gabrielle Townsend Makeya Jennifer Marie Van Christopher H. Villarrial Derek Waksmunski Jennifer E. Wilde Honors Program Graduate Departmental Honors in Psychology
*Degree Completion Summer 2015