Commencement Program 2024

Baccalaureate and Commencement

Sunday, May Fifth

Two Thousand Twenty-Four

Mission

Waynesburg University educates students to make connections between faith, learning and serving so they might faithfully transform their communities and the world. As a Christian comprehensive University, we strive to inspire and challenge every undergraduate and graduate student to a life of leadership and purpose for the glory of God.

Baccalaureate

Founded 1849

THE PROCESSIONAL....................................................................Dr. Sora Lee, Organist

THE INVOCATION............................................................................Mr. Joshua Sumpter University Chaplain and Assistant Professor of Biblical and Ministry Studies

THE ANTHEM

You Do Not Walk Alone...............................................................Music Elaine Hagenberg Traditional Irish Blessing

The Lamplighters Touring Choir

Dr. Sora Lee, Piano Accompanist Mrs. Melanie Catana, Assistant Professor of Voice and Director of Choral Activities

LITANY................................................................................................Dr. Dana Cook Baer Provost

Reader: Lord of earth and heaven, your call resounds like a clear, bright trumpet blast.

Congregation: Come, worship the giver of all good gifts!

Reader: Holy God, you take delight in our gifts and talents offered back to you as a living sacrifice.

Congregation: May our worship express gratitude for the accomplishments of these years past.

Reader: Faithful Father, you ask us to trust you for the future.

Graduates: May our worship express our faith that you will guide and direct our paths in the years to come.

Reader: Redeemer King, you equip and prepare your people to bear your loving Kingdom to a world in need.

Graduates: May our worship declare our commitment to do your will through loving service.

Reader:

Lord of Hosts, you send forth your Spirit to free us - body, mind and heart - to live with unceasing praise.

Congregation: May our worship reflect the dedication of our hands and feet, wealth and resources, time and talents to the purifying fire of your Spirit!

All: Lord, we are yours, draw us near to you!

*THE HYMN

Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (#45)................................................NETTLETON, Robert Robinson, 1758, Traditional American Melody

Come, thou fount of every blessing, tune my heart to sing thy grace; Streams of mercy, never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me some melodious sonnet, sung by flaming tongues above; Praise His name- I'm fixed upon it- name of God's redeeming love.

Here I raise my Ebenezer, hither by thy help I've come; And I hope, by thy good pleasure, safely to arrive at home. Jesus sought me when a stranger, wandering from the fold of God; He, to rescue me from danger, bought me with His precious blood.

O to grace how great a debtor daily I'm constrained to be! Let Thy goodness like a fetter, bind my wandering heart to Thee; Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, prone to leave the God I love; Here's my heart, O, take and seal it; seal it for Thy courts above.

INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER..................................................Mr. Douglas G. Lee ’81 President of the University

BACCALAUREATE SERMON...............................Reverend Dr. Edward W. Glover “Created for a Purpose”

*The congregation is requested to stand and join in the singing.

Be Thou My Vision (#532).......................................................................................SLANE, Traditional Irish Melody, Mary E Byrne 1905

Be thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me, save that thou art. Thou my best thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.

Be thou my wisdom, and Thou my true word; I ever with thee, and Thou with me, Lord. Thou and Thou only, first in my heart, High King of Heaven, my treasure thou art.

High king of heaven, my victory won, May I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heaven’s Sun!

Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.

THE BENEDICTION...........................................................................Mr. Joshua Sumpter University Chaplain and Assistant Professor of Biblical and Ministry Studies

THE RECESSIONAL.......................................................................Dr. Sora Lee, Organist

(The congregation is requested to remain seated during the recessional.)

THE ORGAN POSTLUDE..............................................................Dr. Sora Lee, Organist

*The congregation is requested to stand and join in the singing.

The Academic Procession

Mr. Rea Redd, Faculty Marshal

Dr. James R. Bush, Deputy Faculty Marshal

Mr. Andrew Heisey, Assistant Faculty Marshal

Dr. Kenneth Cairns, Assistant Faculty Marshal

During the Commencement Procession, degree candidates will split ranks to line both sides of the walkway to Miller Hall as a sign of respect and appreciation to faculty, administration and special guests passing through the rows of graduates.

As the recessional takes place at the conclusion of the Commencement Exercises, graduates will receive the same sign of respect and appreciation as they, in turn, pass through members of the faculty and administration lining the pathway through Monument Park.

THE CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES

THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY

THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

THE WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNIVERSITY

THE FACULTY OF THE UNIVERSITY

THE COLOR BEARERS*

*The Military Color Guard consists of Cadets from the WVU Army and Air Force ROTC. Waynesburg University is an ROTC partner school with West Virginia University.

The Commencement Exercises

Founded 1849

THE PROCESSIONAL

THE WELCOME............................................................................................ Mr. Rea Redd Director of Eberly Library, Librarian IV and Professor and Faculty Marshal

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM “Star Spangled Banner”......................................................................... Francis Scott Key Senior Casey Desrosiers, Music Ministry Major

THE INVOCATION........................................................................... Mr. Joshua Sumpter University Chaplain and Assistant Professor of Biblical and Ministry Studies

GREETINGS FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ............ Mr. Gregory J. Halvatzis ’73 Chair, Board of Trustees

INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER Mr. Douglas G. Lee ’81 President of the University

THE COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS ...................................... Mr. John H. Montgomery

“Fail Big and Forgive Fast”

CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREES

Recipients presented by Rev. Tom Hall and Mr. Mark E. Fox ’80 ’93

Assisting with the investitures will be Mr. Jack Hinds ’75 and Rev. Stuart Broberg

DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS Revered Dr. Edward Glover

DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS Mr. John H. Montgomery

THE VALEDICTORY TO THE UNIVERSITY................... Gabrielle Michele Reifsnyder Class of 2024

GRADUATE PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE

Dr. Amanda Maple

Master of Arts, Addictions Counseling

CONFERRING OF DEGREES

Candidates will be presented to President Douglas G. Lee ’81 by Dr. Dana Cook Baer, Provost

THE PRESENTATION OF THE DOUGLAS G. AND KATHRYN D. LEE SERVANT

LEADERSHIP AWARD ....................................

Presented By Mr. Gregory J. Halvatzis ’73 Chair, Board of Trustees

THE PRESENTATION OF COMMISSION AND OATH OF OFFICE IN THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

PRESENTATION OF COMMISSION AND OATH OF OFFICE.. ...........................................

Major William Brant, U.S. Army

The following individuals, having satisfied all academic and United States Army training requirements, and upon joint recommendation of the Faculty of the Waynesburg University and the United States Army, and by the direction of the President of the United States, are commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the Army of the United States of America:

2LT Tyler O’Quinn

Active Duty, Armor Corps

Pinning: Patrick & Lillie O'Quinn

2LT Brandon Thomas

Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Field Artillery Corps

Pinning: Dean Thomas, U.S. Army, Retired

FIRST SALUTE........................................................Staff Sergeant Ariel Reed, U.S. Army

Dean Thomas, U.S. Army, Retired

PRESENTATION OF THE ARMY OFFICER’S SABER………......................…..

Lieutenant Colonel David Scherck Professor of Military Science, West Virginia University

THE VALEDICTORY TO THE GRADUATES ............................

Mr. Douglas G. Lee ’81

.................................................................................................. President of the University

THE BENEDICTION ..........................................................................

Mr. Joshua Sumpter

University Chaplain and Assistant Professor of Biblical and Ministry Studies

THE RECESSIONAL James D. Randolph Kiltie Band

Bagpipers

Andrew Heisey

Jeremy Olisar, Director

Drummers

Camilo Jauregui, Drum Instructor

Tricia Sarada

Conner Sawyer

Heather Zieglar

Thank You

Waynesburg University gratefully acknowledges the contributions presented by the Class of 2024 as part of the Senior Class Gift.

Hosted by Alumni Relations, an informal reception for all graduates, guests and visitors will be held in Monument Park following the Commencement Exercises.

About our Baccalaureate Speaker

Revered Dr. Edward Glover

Revered Dr. Edward Glover and his wife, Tammy, have passionately followed their calling to minister to the least, the last and the lost in Pittsburgh’s urban North Side community for over 35 years.

Together, they founded Urban Impact in 1995, after serving for almost a decade in youth ministry at Allegheny Center Alliance Church. Urban Impact currently has more than 60 programs in Athletics, Education, Performing Arts, and Options, a post high school placement program, serving over 2,500 students each year.

Rev. Glover currently serves as Associate Preacher at Christ Church at Grove Farm in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, and is a highly respected and sought-after speaker. He is regularly scheduled to speak at churches both locally and nationally.

In 2011, Rev. Glover received the prestigious Restoring Places Award at the Epoch Missions Gala in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2014, Urban Impact was awarded the inaugural “True Inspiration Award” for the northeast region from the Chick-fil-A Foundation for demonstrating “groundbreaking practices and visionary leadership” with innovative education.

Rev. Glover also founded Global Impact USA six years prior to Urban Impact’s inception. Global Impact was an annual, one-day missions event that gave students the charge to respond to the call of God in their lives and put it into practice.

Rev. Glover graduated from Lambuth University in Tennessee, and received his Masters of Divinity from Alliance Theological Seminary in New York.

He and Tammy continue to live on the North Side. They have four children and eight grandchildren.

About our Commencement Speaker

Mr. John H. Montgomery

John Montgomery is the President and CEO of Community Bank, which was founded in Carmichaels, Pennsylvania in 1901. Community Bank is a $1.45 billion commercial bank serving southwest Pennsylvania and portions of the West Virginia’s Ohio Valley.

Montgomery has over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry and has had a wide range of experience with both large and small institutions. He started his banking career as a part-time teller and, in addition to his current position, Montgomery has served as Chief Credit Officer, Chief Risk Officer, Divisional President, Managing Director Retail Banking, and Managing Director Commercial Banking. Montgomery has extensive experience in risk management, asset liability management, commercial banking, retail banking, operations, and payments. He is a frequent speaker at industry events and has taught economics and banking for both the American Bankers Association and the Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers.

Montgomery earned his bachelor’s degree from Juniata College and holds an MBA from Drexel University. He serves on the Board of Directors of a number of non-profit institutions including the Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers and the Pennsylvania Bankers Association. His past community involvement includes serving The United Way, Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, Junior Achievement, and Habitat for Humanity. In addition, Montgomery has served as Treasurer, Chair of the Pastor Parish Relations Committee, and Chair of the Trustees for Covenant United Methodist Church. Montgomery and his daughter, Elizabeth, have traveled to Ghana multiple times, in mission, to assist in providing clean water to those in poverty.

Montgomery was born and raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia and lived for over 20 years in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He and his wife Cory, reside in Washington County and are blessed with three wonderful children and one granddaughter.

Honor Graduates*

KAITLYN RAE ADAMS

ALYSSA PAIGE AMBRISCO

JOULA ANDERSON

MIA ROSE BARANOWSKI

SAVANNAH HOPE ELISE BAUER

SINCERE HEAVEN-MONIQUE BOLDEN

ELEANOR KATHERINE BROOKMAN

CAITLIN RAE BUBARTH

JOSHUA DAVID CAVALLO

LOGAN G. CORRADI

CORY L. COX

VERONICA REAGAN CROW

JEREMIAH EMMANUEL LEE CRUZ

LINSEY MICHELE DAMI

JACINDA HOPE BIZUNESH DEVART

BRANDON MATTHEW DONLEY

RACHEL LYNN DUNCAN

TIMOTHY DANIEL DURKIN

SETH EATON

LELA MARIE EPPLEY

ALEXIS FEATHER

ANNIE COLLEEN GAINES

JULIA RENEE GILLUM

LOGAN ANDREW GONZALEZ

KAYLA MARIE GRATTON

GABRIELLA ROSE GRIMES

TORI RAYE GUDAC

SCHAELEE CHRISTINE GUY

LAURA MICHELLE HAEFNER

REAGAN D. HAINES

BRAEDON MICHAEL HANNAH

SYDNEY NICOLE HEMUS

EMMA GRACE HEROLD

MADELYN KAREL HILL

KYLE JEFFERY HINERMAN

MICHELLE HOPKINS

BRIANNA A. HOOPES

GRACE ELIZABETH HOSTETLER

SHANE T. HUGHES

ISABELLA PAIGE HYSLOP

GRACE MARGARET INGRAM

KATHRYN MARIE JAMES

HALEY SUE JOHNSON

KENNETH DUANE JONES III

RYLEE NICOLE KANITH

ANDREW DAVID KASPER

SAMANTHA RENEE KELLY

ALYSSA MARIE KING

JANSEN LUKE KNOTTS

HANNAH PAIGE KOTY

SAMANTHA JADE KRACUN

BROOKLYNN AURIELLE LAYMON

* Honors based on cumulative grade point average through the First Semester of the 2023-2024 Academic Year. Gold Cords are worn by Honor Graduates.

Honor Graduates*

LOGAN DANIEL LEPISCOPO

ANAMARIE HOPE LIPINSKI

ELIZABETH KAY LIVENGOOD

ETHAN MARK LOWN

ANNA CATERINA MAGAZZOLO

KATELYNN EILEEN MAKOWSKI

KARA DAWN MAY

REBEKAH RENEE MCFADDEN

ALAYNA JADE MCKAY

MADISON MICHELLE MCMONAGLE

JORDAN A. MILLER

TREVOR CHASE MILLER

SADIE JADE MINK

ROUDELL MARIE MOFFETT

GEORGE ERIC MORAR II

ABIGAIL GRACE OZOHONISH

STEPHEN JOSIAH PARKER

ISABELLA NOEL PASSIEU

JENELLE KENDRA POPELAS

LANGLEY MARIE PRITTS

RACHEL ALEXIS REDINGER

GABRIELLE MICHELE REIFSNYDER

SETH THOMAS ROBERTSON

SADIE MARIE RUOSS

MYRANDA DANIELLE RUSH

MCKENSIE REBECCA SANDERS

PATRICIA RENEE SARADA

RACHEL LEE SHINGLE

NICOLE ELIZABETH SIMEONE

TRYSTEN PAIGE SMITH

MARLEY SARA STAMBAUGH

SHAINA SUE STANTS

ASHLEY ELIZABETH IRENE STORMER

BRIANA NICOLE TAMBELLINI

TYLER SCOTT TOWNSEND

LIAM DONOVAN TRURAN

LEXIE CHRISTINE VIGNA

LEAH ABIGAIL VINAY

MASON WARNER

ALEXANDER JOSEPH WHITE

BENJAMIN HUDSON WHITE

MEGAN WILSON

BRYSON EARL WILT

ALLYSON GRACE WISE

RACHEL K. WOELKE

MARLEY MARIE WOLF

MADISON LINDSAY WRIGHT

PAUL YANKULIC, JR.

TYLER JOHN ZEMAN

MEGAN RENEE ZOOK

ALICIA LYNN ZOTTOLA

* Honors based on cumulative grade point average through the First Semester of the 2023-2024 Academic Year. Gold Cords are worn by Honor Graduates.

DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE

Tammy L. Bimber Warren, PA

Improving the Quality of NonGenital Forensic Photography

Tammy Lynn Kale New Castle, PA Increasing Code Status Documentation and Advance Directive Collection: A Quality Improvement

Heather-Dawn Cooper Monroeville, PA

Utilizing Telehealth to Improve Parent Satisfaction Scores in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Quality Improvement Project

Athena Elena Kirschner New Brighton, PA Mobility Initiative in Older Adults in Acute Care Setting: A Quality Improvement Project

Valentina Benneth Daminabo Stafford, TX

Increasing Patient Compliance of Hypertension Management Using TeachBack Method in an InterCity Outpatient Clinic: A Quality Improvement Project

Mary Bridget Kolski Pittsburgh, PA Improving Patient Throughput and Length of Stay: A Quality Improvement Project

Randi Lynn Heasley New Castle, PA Supporting Nurses' WellBeing Through Moderated Interprofessional Dialogue: A Quality Improvement Project

Jacqueline L. Kwasniewski Pittsburgh, PA

Engaging Patient Care Technicians in Shared Governance Culture: A Quality improvement Initiative

Tracy L. Lyons Portersville, PA

Implementation of an EBP Rapid Response System in a Rural Hospital: An EBP Quality Improvement Initiative

Angela Reed Summer Pittsburgh, PA

Jamie Elyse Malone Pittsburgh, PA

Workplace Violence Quality Improvement Project: Use of Simulation in MedicalSurgical Staff Education

Tonya Yvonne Thompson Dunbar, PA

Family and Nurse Satisfaction When Opening a Pediatric Step-down Unit: A Quality Improvement Project

Maria Ann Sapienza New Castle, PA

Implementing a Team-based Patient Care Delivery Model on a Medical Surgical Unit: A Quality Initiative

Mudia Judy Ukpede Sugar Land, TX Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening (CRCS) in an Intercity for-Pro Cologuard Outpatient Clinic: A Quality Improvement Project

Bobbi Jo Skurko Leechburg, PA Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Injuries in the Elderly Population: A Quality Improvement Initiative

Jennifer Erin Wilson New Cumberlnd, WV

Creating a Nursing Culture on an Acute Care Medical Telemetry Unit that Includes Early Patient Mobility as a Standard of Care: A Quality Improvement Project

Alison Marie Dorogi Allison Park, PA

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Exploring the Impact of Incorporating Professional Development of the Neurosequential Model within a Middle School Multi-Tiered System of Supports Setting

Callahan Paige Abel Ohiopyle, PA

Jamie M. Barton Burgettstown, PA

Jayla Marie Brown Nashville, TN

Brandon Paul Bruce Washington, PA

Victoria Anne Caruso Monroeville, PA

Devon Jo Chianos New Cumberland, PA

Jamie D. Crowell Pittsburgh, PA

Sydney Yvonne DeAngelis McKees Rocks, PA

Meleana Laura Felton Ambridge, PA

Leah Angelina Gatto West Mifflin, PA

Timothy M. Ibutu Catonsville, MD

Perceptions of Non-violent Interventions to Manage HighRisk Behaviors

Jenna Page Vidulich Moon Township, PA

A Focus Group Exploration of the Training Experience of Pennsylvanian Substance Use Disorder Supervisors

MASTER OF ARTS

Austin Joseph Gray Wheeling, WV

Matthew David Grimm Washington, PA

Jessie Ann Halapia Johnstown, PA

Frank James Harbaugh Morgantown, WV

Maia Michele Hawk Waynesburg, PA

Angela Kusturiss Krenzelak Eighty Four, PA

Amanda Marie Maple Pittsburgh, PA

Karlie Jo McKeever Irwin, PA

Stephanie Anne Ostrosky N Versailles, PA

Stephanie Lynn Ours Morgantown, WV

Emily Jane Ray Lawrence, PA

Astrid M. Rivera Diaz Caguas, PR

Dominique Rochelle Rogers Amite, LA

Alanys M. Ruiz Quiles Bda Campamento, PR

Bailee Renee Seaman Washington, PA

Paige Nicole Sherman Burgettstown, PA

Charles Guy Stoddard Bellevue, PA

Nathanael J. Stringer Hudson, FL

Jessica Jade Stuer Johnstown, PA

Darren James William Vidal Washington, PA

Alexis Maria Weber Meadow Lands, PA

Walter Edwin Werner III Pittsburgh, PA

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

Tonya Renee Kurilla Smithfield, PA

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Michael David Adams North Andover, MA

Eric Robert Addessi Washington, PA

Kelly J. Ankrom Waynesburg, PA

Adrian Madison Barnhart Waynesburg, PA

Bryant James Bauer Mars, PA

Jayla Marie Brown Nashville, TN

Todd Dillon Burner Parkersburg, WV

Lauren Ann Cerqua Pittsburgh, PA

Anika Lee Dansby Canton, OH

Claire Kocur Daugherty Cranberry Twp, PA

Kyle Nathanial Deaner Waynesburg, PA

Audrey Leigh Doby Finleyville, PA

Ryan P. Felberg Solon, OH

Cameron Tyler Funkhouser West Mifflin, PA

Juan S. Gallo Waynesburg, PA

Lindsey Geist Leechburg, PA

Madison Grace Gumto Renfrew, PA

Sophia Clare Hicks Morgantown, WV

Tristan Stephen Hoke York Springs, PA

Garrett Van Horne Johnstown, PA

Jared Andrew Hutchinson Houston, PA

Brenna Claire Kadunce Morgantown, WV

Kathleen Mary Lemesh Coal Center, PA

Jaclyn Lockhart Allison Park, PA

Parker Makowski Liberty, NC

Scott Lawrence Miller Bedford, PA

Jacob Matthew Nicholas Chambersburg, PA

Lane Scott Ours Moorefield, WV

Dante Anthony Perin Parente Pittsburgh, PA

Samantha Jo Pete Cochranton, PA

Matthew C. Popeck Washington, PA

Liliane George Portman Waynesburg, PA

Diamond Alexis Price Hunlock Creek, PA

Michelle Raabe Mars, PA

Jaclyn Victoria Rider Smithfield, PA

Dominique Rochelle Rogers Amite, LA

Ryan Joseph Romesberg Canonsburg, PA

Jonathan M. Ruffing Bentleyville, PA

Sara Anne Schumacher Washington, PA

Lauren Ann Simko Bethel Park, PA

William Howard Simpson Eighty Four, PA

Francis Howard Sullivan II Mullica Hill, NJ

Andrea Marie Taylor McMurray, PA

Maxwell Isaac Toops N Huntingdon, PA

Alex Owen Torrance Latrobe, PA

Zachary Ryan Trembly Parkersburg, WV

Megan Michelle Walker Carmichaels, PA

Bryce George Washington Washington, PA

Joseph Philip West Erdenheim, PA

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ATHLETIC TRAINING

Leon Francis Favede II Wheeling, WV

Courtney Catherine Grove Frederick, MD

Andrea Allen Smock, PA

Alison Rae Cammisa Renfrew, PA

Tom Hanik Windber, PA

Andrew Charles Kemerer Herminie, PA

Austin James Maksin Verona, PA

MASTER OF EDUCATION

Jennifer Lynn Dilla Coraopolis, PA

Tyler Grant Funk North Huntingdon, PA

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Isabella Michelina Cantafio Gibsonia, PA

Haley Delaney Myrtle Beach, SC

Angela Maria Fisher Reynoldsville, PA

Tracey Lynn Kunkel Pittsburgh, PA

Angel Marie Moore Greensburg, PA

Rachel Rankin Washington, PA

Emily Reis Pittsburgh, PA

Timothy F. Skorupski Bethel Park, PA

Zachary Ryan Trembly Parkersburg, WV

Lindsay Louise Adams Eighty Four, PA

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Darrion Kaylor Allensworth Monessen, PA

Alyssa Paige Ambrisco Dunbar, PA

Joel Patrick Ankrom Masontown, PA

Mia Rose Baranowski Chalk Hill, PA

Savannah Hope Elise Bauer Canonsburg, PA

Emma Kathryn Bliss Uniontown, PA

Sincere Heaven-Monique Bolden Washington, DC

Zachary Joseph Boslet Altoona, PA

Eleanor Katherine Brookman Washington, PA

Jovan Brown Youngstown, OH

Seth Frederic Burgdolt Claysville, PA

Robert John Burkholder Apollo, PA

Caitlyn Carney Ligonier, PA

Benjamin Mahlon Champ Steubenville, OH

Bruce David Christensen Pittsburgh, PA

Justin Joseph Clevenger McDonald, PA

Jesse Jayden Cook Pittsburgh, PA

Frank Joseph Cortazzo IV McKeesport, PA

Veronica Reagan Crow Moon Township, PA

Linsey Michele Dami Canonsburg, PA

Christopher William Daugherty Waynesburg, PA

Casey Lawrence Desrosiers Waynesburg, PA

Jacinda Hope Bizunesh Devart Grafton, WV

Scott F. Donnelly Washington, PA

Rachel Lynn Duncan Uledi, PA

Timothy Daniel Durkin Pittsburgh, PA

Sarah Elisabeth Emmick Pittsburgh, PA

Hannah Marie Fitzsimmons Cresson, PA

Justin Alexander James Flack Latrobe, PA

Spencer Ryan Frattare Brunswick, OH

Julia Renee Gillum Morgantown, WV

Gabriella Rose Grimes McMurray, PA

Autumn Creedence Gustovich Mather, PA

Braedon Michael Hannah King George, VA

Kai Desean Herbert Baltimore, MD

Kyle Jeffery Hinerman McKeesport, PA

Brianna A. Hoopes Alliance, OH

Michelle Hopkins Warren, OH

Alexia Jordan Howard McKees Rocks, PA

Myah N. Hrinko Conway, PA

Shane T. Hughes Beaver Falls, PA

Emily Hannah Huha North Huntingdon, PA

Grace Margaret Ingram Valencia, PA

Walkyr J. Jackson Wellsburg, WV

Bobbie Grace Johnson Pitcairn, PA

Kenneth Duane Jones III Wind Ridge, PA

Samantha Renee Kelly Cumberland, MD

Cal Gibson Kildow Bethesda, OH

Elaina Emmaleigh King-Wagner Bethel Park, PA

Jay Komoroski Pittsburgh, PA

Nevin John Kostelac Mechanicsburg, PA

Hannah Paige Koty Enon Valley, PA

Samantha Jade Kracun McKeesport, PA

Logan Daniel Lepiscopo Sun City Center, FL

Anamarie Hope Lipinski † Hickory, PA

Elizabeth Kay Livengood Reedsville, WV

Brianna Hope Lloyd Claysville, PA

Ethan Mark Lown Lebanon, PA

Anna Caterina Magazzolo Collegeville, PA

Katelynn Eileen Makowski Liberty, NC

Isaiah Charles Mathews Pittsburgh, PA

Gabrielle Rose Mauro Washington, PA

Abbey Jane McCoy Irwin, PA

Rebekah Renee McFadden Greensburg, PA

Mackenzie Lee McIntyre Houston, PA

Marcos G. Méndez-Alméstica Hanover, PA

Trevor Chase Miller Hollidaysburg, PA

Ryan Thomas Mills Cumming, GA

Sadie Jade Mink Hadley, PA

Troy Emerson Mitchell Jr. Liberty Boro, PA

Roudell Marie Moffett Lavale, MD

Monroe MacNaughton Mohler Union, WV

Tyler Jacob Mohrbacher Freedom, PA

Marco Raffaele Moorby Carnegie, PA

George Eric Morar II Youngstown, OH

Colby Morris Waynesburg, PA

Kylee C. Myers Uniontown, PA

Caleb Z. Negley Washington, PA

Chase Anthony Nicomatti Mc Keesport, PA

Tyler Watson O’Quinn Waynesburg, PA

Stephen Josiah Parker Hollsopple, PA

Isabella Noel Passieu Houston, PA

JayLeigh M. Porter Glassport, PA

Sierra Pro Newton Falls, OH

Keegan James Raabe Warriors Mark, PA

Rachel Alexis Redinger Pittsburgh, PA

Gabrielle Michele Reifsnyder Carlisle, PA

Evan Rial Erie, PA

Taylor Anne Riegle Aliquippa, PA

Avery Mikayla Robinson Tallmadge, OH

McKensie Rebecca Sanders Martinsburg, WV

Patricia Renee Sarada Canonsburg, PA

Sydney Mary Senay Canonsburg, PA

Matthew Reese Shank Windber, PA

Tess Elizabeth Smith Coraopolis, PA

Kayla Marie Snider Roseville, OH

Shaina Sue Stants Ruffs Dale, PA

Ashley Elizabeth Irene Stormer McDonald, PA

Kylie Mae Talbert Keedysville, MD

Brandon Dean Thomas South Park, PA

Tyler Scott Townsend Normal, IL

Joseph Anthony Veneziale II Pittsburgh, PA

Lexie Christine Vigna Leechburg, PA

Leah Abigail Vinay W Homestead, PA

Zyan A. Wallace Washington, PA

Emily Jean White Washington, PA

Jerod Robert Witwicki McDonald, PA

Marley Marie Wolf Ellwood City, PA

Benjamin Yanan Ardara, PA

Paul Yankulic Jr. Farmington, PA

Bailee S. Yokum Clarksburg, WV

Victoria Lee Zaczyk Erie, PA

Tyler John Zeman Pittsburgh, PA

Brooke Catherine Zimmerman Kettering, OH

Alicia Lynn Zottola † Cecil, PA

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Joshua Ryan Anderson Monessen, PA

Mickayla Lokomaika’i Ke Akua Baniaga Honolulu, HI

Nicholas James Beaton Poolesville, MD

Michael Albert Bell Delmont, PA

Sydney Ann Calhoun Pittsburgh, PA

Veronica Joseline Cenobio-Gonzalez Columbus, OH

Alex B. Coppolo Bellefonte, PA

Logan G. Corradi Darlington, PA

Jeremiah Emmanuel Lee Cruz Salem, WV

Leon Francis Favede II Wheeling, WV

Seth James Fischer Fredericksburg, PA

Cheyanne Ashley Elizabeth Forson Buchanan, VA

Logan Andrew Gonzalez Beaver Falls, PA

Kayla Marie Gratton Monroeville, PA

Courtney Catherine Grove Frederick, MD

Schaelee Christine Guy East Palestine, OH

Laura Michelle Haefner Winfield, PA

Tom Hanik Windber, PA

Madelyn Karel Hill Hagerstown, MD

Dylan Vaughn Hixenbaugh Washington, PA

Kathryn Marie James Silver Spring, MD

Andrew Charles Kemerer Herminie, PA

Katelyn Menah Kobert Pittsburgh, PA

Austin James Maksin Verona, PA

Alayna Jade McKay Cochranton, PA

Madison Michelle McMonagle Pittsburgh, PA

Gabrielle Anna Menuchak Schuylkill Haven, PA

Bryttany Elizabeth Miles Industry, PA

Nicolas M. Miszczanczuk Philadelphia, PA

Trent M. Patrick Delmont, PA

Travis Frank Peonoske Manor, PA

Cody Allen Ray Saint Clairsville, OH

Myranda Danielle Rush Waynesburg, PA

Austin K. Russell French Creek, WV

Anthony Nicholas Scifo Waynesburg, PA

Trysten Paige Smith Senecaville, OH

Vaughn Daniel Tew New Freedom, PA

Liam Donovan Truran Uniontown, PA

Mason Warner Frostburg, MD

Benjamin Hudson White Bluefield, VA

Rachel K. Woelke Pittsburgh, PA

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Adam Michael Bauer Pittsburgh, PA

Henry Joseph Bonetti Mabie, WV

Benjamin Michael Borneman Clairton, PA

Vannessah Renee Both Elizabeth, PA

Raelyn Kay Bowser Accident, MD

Joshua David Cavallo Houston, PA

Cory L. Cox Pomeroy, OH

Isabella Marie Cramer Houston, PA

Seth Eaton Augusta, WV

Devin Michael Fortna Canonsburg, PA

Joshua J. Gabster Delmont, PA

Caleb H. Gallagher Waynesburg, PA

Logan Thomas Hawn Meadville, PA

Adam N. Huckestein Saxonburg, PA

Haley Sue Johnson Somerset, PA

Hannah Naomi Jones Washington, PA

Jansen Luke Knotts Ridgeley, WV

Brooklynn Aurielle Laymon Wilmington, OH

Steven Miller Follansbee, WV

Deborah Suzanne Neal Chiloquin, OR

Seth Thomas Robertson Hookstown, PA

Dakota Joseph Romantino Charleroi, PA

Jacob William Scheidt Saxonburg, PA

Paige J. Senne Hollidaysburg, PA

Charles Cleveland Taylor V Annapolis, MD

Cole I. C. Thiec Stoneboro, PA

Nolan Edward Vertullo McDonald, PA

Megan Wilson Pittsburgh, PA

Bryson Earl Wilt Oakland, MD

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARINE BIOLOGY

Alyssa Marie King † Tonawanda, NY

Justin Tyler North Plum, PA

Marley Sara Stambaugh Taylor, PA

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Aubrey Danielle Adams Washington, PA

Kaitlyn Rae Adams Uniontown, PA

Joula Anderson Greensburg, PA

Julia M. Benco Prosperity, PA

Alexander Michael Bernard Carnegie, PA

Marissa Marie Biery Saint Clairsville, OH

Grace Reanne Bower Confluence, PA

Caitlin Rae Bubarth Hunker, PA

Abigail Burden Uniontown, PA

Allison Michelle Burkhiser Cranberry Township, PA

Hannah Renee Davis Brownsville, PA

Dane Silvio DiFiore Waynesburg, PA

Brandon Matthew Donley Dilliner, PA

Lela Marie Eppley York, PA

Alexis Feather Rices Landing, PA

Emma Haley Frazier Burgettstown, PA

Annie Colleen Gaines La Plata, MD

Lexis Noemi Grimes Waynesburg, PA

Tori Raye Gudac Claysville, PA

Reagan D. Haines Washington, PA

Sydney Nicole Hemus West Newton, PA

Emma Grace Herold Butler, PA

Grace Elizabeth Hostetler Hollsopple, PA

Luke Colton Hostetler Mercer, PA

Brianna Lee Hucks** Pittsburgh, PA

Isabella Paige Hyslop Washington, PA

Rylee Nicole Kanith Coraopolis, PA

Andrew David Kasper Orchard Park, NY

Ciara Brooke Kerns Martinsburg, WV

Alexis Anna-Rae King-Wagner Bethel Park, PA

Kennedy Nicole Kuhns Clarksville, PA

Cortney J. Marcase West Alexander, PA

Kara Dawn May Indian Head, PA

Jordan A. Miller Monessen, PA

Savannah Zeriah Milliken Waynesburg, PA

Debra Lynn Ninehauser Pittsburgh, PA

Abigail Grace Ozohonish Clarksville, PA

Joshua Ryan Panizales Cranberry Township, PA

Anthony Michael Pecjak Dilliner, PA

Grace Podobnik Pittsburgh, PA

Jenelle Kendra Popelas Belle Vernon, PA

Langley Marie Pritts Connellsville, PA

Michaela Corrinne Rose Waynesburg, PA

Sadie Marie Ruoss Elliottsburg, PA

Elizabeth Ann Scholz** Pittsburgh, PA

Haley Marie Senich Homestead, PA

Kyle Brett Sexton Smithfield, PA

Rachel Lee Shingle West Alexander, PA

Paige Kyla Shultz Sycamore, PA

Nicole Elizabeth Simeone Monroeville, PA

Briana Nicole Tambellini McDonald, PA

Talia Elizabeth Teagarden Waynesburg, PA

Alyssa Emily Wagner Irwin, PA

Alexander Joseph White Bluefield, VA

Allyson Grace Wise Eighty Four, PA

Madison Lindsay Wright Elliottsburg, PA

Megan Renee Zook Lititz, PA

Cade Kolby Grguric Clarksburg, PA

Haley K. Resosky Finleyville, PA

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS

Caleb Scott Seeger Richfield, PA

Kaleigh Aliyah Sohn Pine Grove, PA

A Note on Academic Attire

The academic attire worn at American colleges’ exercises today goes back in its essential features to the Middle Ages. The oldest universities of northern Europe, such as Oxford, grew out of church schools, and both faculty and students were regarded in the Middle Ages as a part of the clergy. Hence, they wore clerical garb, largely borrowed from the monastic dress of their day, not merely on special occasions, but as their regular attire.

The head covering of the academic attire developed out of the skullcap worn by the clergy in cold weather to protect their tonsured heads. In the universities, this skullcap acquired a point on top, which gradually evolved into a tassel. The bonnet with tassel is still worn by degree-holders of the European universities. But, in this country, it has been replaced by the familiar mortar-board, which still, however, retains the medieval tassel.

The hood (the medieval caputium) was originally a head-covering worn over the head in bad weather, and otherwise dropped onto the shoulders, like the monk’s cowl. At first, it was worn by faculty and students alike, but in the early 16th century it was restricted to graduates, and thus came to be the mark of a degree-holder. The hoods contained pockets — for donations from students. Higher degrees provided larger hoods and larger pockets. Today, each college has its distinctive colored hood-lining by which its graduates may be recognized in academic processions.

The gown worn today is the medieval roba, and seems to have been borrowed from the habit of the Benedictine monks. The gown was intended to keep the professors warm in the cold monasteries. In the Middle Ages, undergraduates, bachelors and masters could be distinguished by the simplicity or elaborateness of their gowns, and this practice remains today. The doctoral gown has three furred strips (called Chevrons) on each sleeve; the master’s gown generally has open sleeves; and the bachelor’s gown is plain.

The wide velvet borders extending down the front of the doctoral gown, the velvet bars on the sleeves and the borders of most hoods are colored according to the scholarly field of the wearer. The most usual of these are:

White Arts, Letters and Humanities

Olive drab Business Administration

Copper Economics

Brown Fine Arts and Architecture

Purple Law

Lemon Library Science

Green Medicine

Pink Music

Light blue Education

Dark blue Philosophy

Sage green Physical Education

Gold yellow Science

Scarlet Theology

Apricot Nursing

Salmon pink

Public Health

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