Commencement Program 2022 by Waynesburg University

2022

BaccalaureatE -andCommencemenT Saturday, April Thirtieth and Sunday, May First Two Thousand Twenty Two

Baccalaureate and Commencement Saturday, April Thirtieth and Sunday, May First Two Thousand Twenty Two

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.

In the Program The Graduate Programs Commencement Exercises.................................3 Baccalaureate Service..................................................................................5 The Academic Procession...........................................................................9 The Undergraduate Commencement Exercises......................................10 About Our Baccalaureate Speaker............................................................12 About Our Commencement Speaker.......................................................13 About Our Commencement Speaker.......................................................14 Honor Graduates.......................................................................................15 Candidates for Graduation.......................................................................17 Campus Map..............................................................................................32 A Note on Academic Attire......................................................................34

The Graduate Programs Commencement Exercises Founded 1849 THE PROCESSIONAL Coronation March......................................................................... Meyerbeer Pomp and Circumstance.........................................................................Elgar Sinfonies DeFanfares...........................................................................Mouret Rigaudon.............................................................................................Campra Prelude and Fugue in C Major..........................................................J.S. Bach With Trumpets and Horns.................................................................. Handel Ferdinand Dolfi ’84, Organist THE WELCOME....................................................................................... Richard Waddel ............................................................................................ Professor of Political Science and Faculty Marshal THE NATIONAL ANTHEM “Star Spangled Banner”.......................................................................... Francis Scott Key Senior Lamplighters Stuart Gillum Andrew Gordon Diamond Price Emilee Tuttle Christy Smith

THE INVOCATION................................................................................... Joshua Sumpter University Chaplain

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

INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER........................................................ Douglas G. Lee ’81 ................................................................................................ President of the University 3

THE COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS.......................................... Laural Ziemba MBA ’04 Director, Public Affairs, Range Resources "A Patchwork In Progress" THE PRESENTATION OF THE TIMOTHY AND CAROLYN THYREEN SERVICE LEADERSHIP AWARD Recipient presented by President Douglas G. Lee Laural Ziemba, MBA ’04 GRADUATE PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE......................................... Dennis Winkler

CONFERRING OF DEGREES Candidates will be presented to President Douglas G. Lee ‘81 by Dana Cook Baer, Provost

THE VALEDICTORY TO THE GRADUATES.................................... Douglas G. Lee ’81 .................................................................................................. President of the University

THE BENEDICTION.................................................................................. Joshua Sumpter University Chaplain

THE RECESSIONAL

Baccalaureate Founded 1849 THE PROCESSIONAL Coronation March............................................................................................... Meyerbeer Pomp and Circumstance.............................................................................................. Elgar Sinfonies DeFanfares................................................................................................ Mouret Rigaudon.................................................................................................................. Campra Prelude and Fugue in C Major................................................................................ J.S.Bach With Trumpets and Horns........................................................................................Handel

Ferdinand Dolfi ’84, Organist THE WELCOME.........................................................................................Richard Waddel Professor of Political Science and Faculty Marshal THE INVOCATION....................................................................................Joshua Sumpter University Chaplain THE ANTHEM The Lamplighters Touring Choir Melanie Vacarri Catana, Director LITANY......................................................................................................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. 5

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 How Great Thou Art........................................................................Words: Stuart K. Hine Music: Swedish folk melody Melanie Vaccari Catana Director of Choral Music/Assistant Professor of Vocal Music Verses 1,3,4 only 1. O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder consider all the works thy hands hath made, I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder, thy pow'r throughout the universe displayed; [Refrain] Then sings my soul, my Savior-God, to thee: How great thou art! How great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior-God, to thee: How great thou art! How great thou art!

3. And when I think that God, his Son not sparing, sent him to die, I scarce can take it in, that on the cross my burden gladly bearing

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

he bled and died to take away my sin; [Refrain] Then sings my soul, my Savior-God, to thee: How great thou art! How great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior-God, to thee: How great thou art! How great thou art!

4. When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration and there proclaim: "My God, how great thou art!" [Refrain] Then sings my soul, my Savior-God, to thee: How great thou art! How great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior-God, to thee: How great thou art! How great thou art!

THE SCRIPTURE LESSON.......................................................................Proverbs 3: 1-10

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

THE BACCALAUREATE SERMON..................................................Marilyn H. West ’67 Waynesburg University Trustee Owner and CEO of M. H. West & Co., Inc. “The Tale of GWS”

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

*THE HYMN Fairest Lord Jesus (Page 115).....................................................................................Words: Gesangbuch, Münster tr. Joseph A. Seiss Music: H. A. Hoffman von Fallersleben’s Schlesiche Volkslieder

Melanie Vaccari Catana Director of Choral Music/Assistant Professor of Vocal Music Verses 1,2,3,4 1 Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature, O thou of God and man the Son, thee will I cherish, thee will I honor, thou, my soul's glory, joy, and crown! 2 Fair are the meadows, fairer still the woodlands, robed in the blooming garb of spring: Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer who makes the woeful heart to sing. 3 Fair is the sunshine, fairer still the moonlight, and all the twinkling, starry host: Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer, than all the angels heaven can boast. 4 Beautiful Savior! Lord of all the nations! Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, praise, adoration, now and forevermore be thine!

THE BENEDICTION..................................................................................Joshua Sumpter University Chaplain

THE RECESSIONAL

THE ORGAN POSTLUDE

The Academic Procession Dr. Richard L. Waddel, Faculty Marshal Dr. James R. Bush, Deputy Faculty Marshal Dr. Andrew Heisey, Assistant Faculty Marshal Dr. Faith Musko, Assistant Faculty Marshal

During the Commencement Procession through the parks, 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 the 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 Undergraduate Commencement Exercises Founded 1849 THE PROCESSIONAL Coronation March......................................................................... Meyerbeer Pomp and Circumstance.........................................................................Elgar Sinfonies DeFanfares...........................................................................Mouret Rigaudon.............................................................................................Campra Prelude and Fugue in C Major..........................................................J.S. Bach With Trumpets and Horns.................................................................. Handel Ferdinand Dolfi ’84, Organist THE WELCOME........................................................................................ Richard Waddel ............................................................................................. Professor of Political Science THE NATIONAL ANTHEM “Star Spangled Banner”.......................................................................... Francis Scott Key Melanie Vaccari Catana Director of Choral Music/Assistant Professor of Vocal Music Senior Lamplighters Thomas Faye Stuart Gillum Andrew Gordon Diamond Price Emilee Tuttle Christy Smith

THE INVOCATION................................................................................... Joshua Sumpter University Chaplain GREETINGS FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES..........................Greg J. Halvatzis ’73 ...................................................................................................... Chair, Board of Trustees INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER......................................................... Douglas G. Lee ’81 ................................................................................................. President of the University 10

THE COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS.................The Honorable D. Brooks Smith, Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit “Your Calling to Inspired Citizen Engagement” CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREES Recipients presented by Mark Harner and Jack Montgomery Assisting with the investitures will be Laura Ellsworth, Terry Murphy, Greg Halvatzis, and Heidi Watson DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS The Honorable D. Brooks Smith, Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS Marilyn H. West ’67, Waynesburg University Trustee, Owner and CEO of M. H. West & Co., Inc. RECOGNITION OF 2022 VALEDICTORIANS...................................Kenneth Cairns III Sophie Kipe Rachel Pellegrino

THE VALEDICTORY TO THE UNIVERSITY....................................... Rachel Pellegrino Embracing Change and Growth

CONFERRING OF DEGREES Candidates will be presented to President Douglas G. Lee ‘81 by Dana Cook Baer, Provost

THE PRESENTATION OF THE DOUGLAS G. AND KATHRYN D. LEE SERVANT LEADERSHIP AWARD...........................................Presented By Gregory J. Halvatzis ‘73 Chairman of the Board

THE BENEDICTION.................................................................................. Joshua Sumpter University Chaplain

THE RECESSIONAL 11

About our Baccalaureate Speaker Marilyn West is the founder, owner and Chief Executive Officer of M. H. West & Co., Inc., a Richmond, Virginia, based planning and consulting company with specialization in management, education and planning services. West and her team have served clients ranging from government agencies to large corporations and school systems. West also provides coaching, life skills and entrepreneurial services for organizations and individuals, notably in the health care and education industries. In addition to being a member of Waynesburg University’s Board of Trustees, West serves on the boards of Ferrum College; the Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Chair); Virginia 21; Venture Richmond (Executive Committee); Growth and Opportunity Board (GO Virginia), Commonwealth of Virginia; Senior Center of Greater Richmond, Inc. (Chair); Mercy Bon Secours Virginia Health Foundation; Certificate of Public Need Task Force (Governor Northam Appointee); and the Richmond Ambulance Authority (Member). West received Waynesburg University’s Margaret Bell Miller Leadership Award in 2009 and the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2006. She holds a master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public Health and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Waynesburg University. West is married to Edward G. West and has two adult children, Meaghan Brittany and Brennan Elliott, and two grandchildren, Reagan and Daniel Jr.

About our Commencement Speaker Laural Ziemba is the director of public affairs at Range Resources, where she is responsible for directing the company’s public outreach efforts, including Range’s corporate partners program and local government initiatives. Ziemba and her team represent Range through working relationships with the communities in which the company operates. Ziemba has spent the large majority of her career in the energy industry, holding similar positions at other Pittsburgh region energy exploration and production companies. She currently serves on the board of directors for the Southwest Corner Workforce Development Board, the Redevelopment Authority of Washington County, the Washington County Chamber of Commerce and Washington Health System. Ziemba also holds a position on the finance council for both the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and the Washington County 2000 Turkeys Food Drive Campaign. In 2016, she was the recipient of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce Young Athena Award, and in 2015, she was a recipient of the Pittsburgh Business Times Women in Energy Leadership Award. Ziemba holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Duquesne University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Waynesburg University. She lives in Cecil Township with her husband, Chad, and nine-year-old daughter, Leah.

About our Commencement Speaker D. Brooks Smith, Senior Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, has served on the Third Circuit since 2002. He was Chief Judge of that court from October 2016 to December 2021. Judge Smith is the only judge in the history of the Circuit to have served as both a chief district judge and chief circuit judge. Prior to his elevation to the Third Circuit, Judge Smith was the Chief Judge of the U.S District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. He joined the District Court in 1988. Judge Smith has served by appointment of the Chief Justice of the United States on the Judicial Conference of the United States (JCUS) Space and Facilities Committee. In the 1990s, he served on the JCUS Advisory Committee on Criminal Rules. He was a member of the Executive Committee of the JCUS from 2019 to 2021. He currently chairs the Third Circuit’s “Courts, Community and Rule of Law” Committee. Prior to his appointment to the federal bench, Judge Smith was a judge on the Court of Common Pleas of Blair County, Pennsylvania; District Attorney of Blair County, Pennsylvania; and the managing partner in a law firm. He resides in Altoona, Pa., with his wife of more than 40 years, Karen.

Honor Graduates* NATHAN EDWARD ALEXY

ASHLEY GARY

GABRIELLE AMMONS

STUART EUGENE GILLUM

JONATHAN M. BAILY

ANDREW WILLIAM GORDON

TYLER EMMANUEL BARRY

ABIGAIL ROSE GREEN

CHRISTOPHER JOHN BATTAGLIA JR.

COURTNEY MARIE GROSE

BRYANT JAMES BAUER

JAKE MICHAEL HALL

JADEN RAE BLASCO

ALEXANDRIA JACQUELINE HALLMAN

SAMANTHA VIOLET BONI

REEGAN JOBE HANLEY

MARK EDWARD BOZICEVIC

FRANK JAMES HARBAUGH III

WESLEY D. BRICE

MARENA ANNE HARTFORD

MEGHAN ELIZABETH BRISKI

CANNON JOHN HAY

MORGAN BROWN

EMMA ROSE HERRLE

BRANDON PAUL BRUCE

ALEXA RAE HODGSON

HANNAH LYNN BUHR

RILEY JOSEPH HOLSINGER

KENNETH B. CAIRNS III

GARRETT VAN HORNE

RACHEL ELIZABETH CALVETTI

TANNER MICHAEL HUDAK

GABRIELLE ELIZABETH CLARK

JOSHUA TRISTAN HUGHES

MICHAEL ARTHUR CONNELLY

JARED A. HUTCHINSON

CHARLEY SAMANTHA CRIBBEN

HOLLIE K. IMPERATO

KALEIKAUMAKA DESTINY KAIMANAIMOLII BARTOLOME CRUZ

ALYSON NICOLE JOHNSON

GRACE NOELLE DEEP

TY MASON KILDOW

LUKE ANDERS DIEL ALEXANDRA JUSTINE D'INCAU LUCAS DONLEY COLIN JOSEPH FABER JONATHAN P. FABER AUBREE ANA FEREK SARAH ABIGAIL FOX HALEY LYNN FRIZZELL GRANT THOMAS FRYE LENA MARIE GALILEI

TRENTON LEE KERNS SOPHIE BLANCHE KIPE MONICA ANN KOLENCIK JALEN DRU KOONTZ KATHRYN ANN KRALL VALERIE MARIE KRSTONICH MICAH ADAM KURKA ASHLEY ERIN LAPE VALERIE CHRISTINA LATESSA AMANDA NOREEN LATTA BENJAMIN EDWARD LEDBETTER

* Honors based on cumulative grade point average through the First Semester of the 2021-2022 Academic Year. Gold Cords are worn by Honor Graduates. 15

Honor Graduates* REBECCA ANN LEE

ALLISON LYNN RAMIREZ

ALEXIS RENEE LINCOLN

HEATHER NOEL RATCLIFFE

AMANDA MARIE LONGSTRETH

ROBERT SEAN REDINGER

LACHLAN CHRISTOPHER LOUDON

GLORIA GABRIELA REED

CAMERON TYLER LUCCIOLA

EMILY MABLE REKULA

SARAH GRACE MAIN

LAUREN ELIZABETH ROSE

RYAN M. MCCANN

JOSEPH S. SABOLEK

JOSEPH MICHAEL MCKERNAN

BRENDEN FINN SANDERS

SIERRA NICOLE MEDINA

RACHEL ELIZABETH SANDERS

LUKE MICHAEL MENGES

SAVANNAH RAE SARVEY

MCKENNA P. MERCIER

JENNA LYNN SAWINSKI

COLETTE MICHELLE MITCHELL

KATELYN PAIGE SEYMOUR

ALEXANDRA E. MORAR

ALEXIS MARIE SHAFFER

ALEXANDER ANDREW NEMEC

CAMERYN LORRAINE SHAFFER

ISAAC DANIEL NICE

ASHLEY TAYLOR SMITH

JACOB MATTHEW NICHOLAS

CHRISTY ELIZABETH SMITH

GABRIELLE GIOVANNA NICOLA

TIFFANY MARIE STEWART

JESSICA LINDSAY OAKES

BRANDI FAITH SUMEY

VICTORIA RUTH OBERST

CHRISTOPHER JOHN VAVALA

GEORGE CLARK O'BRIEN

SARAH ELIZABETH VEVERKA

ALLEGRA CORINNE OCHS

SOPHIA ELIZABETH VIETTI

EDEN ALEXANDRA PACK

LEESHA ISABEL WAGNER

KAILEE ELIZABETH PAVLINICH

ALEXANDER JOHN BAIRD WEES

RACHEL MARIE PELLEGRINO

AUBREY ELLEN WINGEART

EMILY ELIZABETH PETRO

LUKE ANTHONY WINTERBOTTOM

ZACHARY BRYAN PORTER

TYLER R. WRIGHT

ALEXANDER WILLIAM PUST

GRACE ZABLOSKY

* Honors based on cumulative grade point average through the First Semester of the 2021-2022 Academic Year. Gold Cords are worn by Honor Graduates. 16

DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE Irma Marie D'Antonio Pittsburgh, PA “Evidence-Based Communication Strategies to Improve Patient Satisfaction: A Quality Improvement Project.”

Nicolette C. Mininni Pittsburgh, PA “The Role of the Rapid Response Team at End-of-Life”

Paula Jane Sexton Smithfield, PA “Improving Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Transfers Using an Electronic Dashboard: A Quality Improvement Project”

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Sabrie Renee Wiggins-Rose Waldorf, MD “Unmasking the Masked: Identifying Indicators of Child Sexual Abuse History in African American Female Survivors”

Dennis Lorenzo Winkler Jr. Baltimore, MD “Measuring the Relationship of Race-Based Trauma, Racial Identity, and Spirituality.”

MASTER OF ARTS Kathleen Anne Bartus Pittsburgh, PA

Alexa Marie Hull Claysville, PA

Gabrielle Marie Beaken Greensburg, PA

Sarah M. Kirby Washington, PA

Parker James Beatty Etters, PA

Holly Joy Ludvigsen Freemont, NE

Sarah Ann Bell Jefferson, PA

Vanessa Arlene Lutes Waynesburg, PA

Courtney Alconcher Bonner Aliquippa, PA

Christine Lynn Matson Eighty Four, PA

Tyler Daniel Breninghouse Lower Burrell, PA

Harley R. Maupin Washington, PA

Samantha McCall Chain New Kensington, PA

Zachary Joseph Nicolella Amity, PA

Madison Leigh Crickard Morgantown, WV

Allison Gail O’Konski Wheeling, WV

Brandon Francis Durbin Cresson, PA

Jennifer Marie Rebar Uniontown, PA

Meredith B. Emmart Mechanicsville, MD

Derek Lee Riess Loveland, OH

Allison Beth Eutin Stoystown, PA

Maria J. Robinson-Bockus Pittsburgh, PA

Jennifer Ann Fogle Indiana, PA

Courtney Sierra Crider Wiltrout Masontown, PA

John Broderick Garver Moon Township, PA

Reagan Marie Zeppernick Sebring, OH

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING Abby Rose Bunch Washington, PA Justin DiPierro Valencia, PA

Bailey Grace Echegaray Waynesburg, PA

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Maria Abraham Bethel Park, PA

Rebecca Ellen Davis Waynesburg, PA

Andres G. Abreu Claridge, PA

Robert Allan DiGiandomenico III Pittsburgh, PA

Matthew William Agostoni Brownsville, PA

Heidi Alexis Dziak Bentleyville, PA

Erica Lyn Ankney Jones Mills, PA

Thomas Elliot Faye Pittsburgh, PA

Dwayne Eric Bartek Spring, TX

Olivia Rose Ference Monongahela, PA

Luke E. Beachler Canonsburg, PA

Emily C. Feth Murrysville, PA

Allen James Berryman Waynesburg, PA

Joshua Michael Gillespie Cranberry Township, PA

Ashley Marie Bizon Pittsburgh, PA

Jacob Alexander Harris Lemont Furnace, PA

Garrett L. Blake Finleyville, PA

Joseph Neil Headlee III Waynesburg, PA

Shane Joseph Bombara Imperial, PA

Sean Douglas Hilverding Spraggs, PA

Julia Marie Buchanan Houston, PA

Michael Andrew Jessen Chattanooga, TN

Nicholas Olson Byron Canonsburg, PA

Chace Montgomery Johnston Dilliner, PA

Brianna Antoinette Caramela Canonsburg, PA

Andrew Thomas Jupitz Pittsburgh, PA

Conor Patrick Cassidy Arnold, MD

David Lee Knock Springboro, OH

Michaela Sue Conte Philipsburg, PA

Shelley Lynn Lafferty Washington, PA

John-Glen Davis Waynesburg, PA

Christopher Stephen Lee Bethel Park, PA 19

Nathan Russell Loden Pittsburgh, PA

Ashlee Nicole Rose Sarver, PA

Jessica Marie Malingowski Durham, NC

Spenser Cole Sargent Waynesburg, PA

Nathanael Marburger Munhall, PA

Yvonne Paulette Sentner Pittsburgh, PA

Matthew J. Maselko Pittsburgh, PA

Karl Edward Shaginaw Freedom, PA

Roy Charles McDonald IV Coraopolis, PA

Autum Lynn Shingler-Nace Moorestown, NJ

Faith Lauran Musko Bridgeville, PA

Nicole Marie Stoychev Finleyville, PA

Kathleen Marie Nachazel Pittsburgh, PA

Cameron James Sutherland Millville, MA

Sandra Olesnevich Allison Park, PA

Kristy Lynn Swegman Moon Township, PA

David John Olszak East Brady, PA

Natalie S. Tyler Penn Hills, PA

Alex R. Orlandini Bridgeville, PA

Rachel Virgin Bethel Park, PA

Leela Janet Persaud Morgantown, WV

Heather Anne Walker Bethel Park, PA

Timothy Anthony Persaud Morgantown, WV

Kyle Edward Warmbein Pittsburgh, PA

Johanna Julia Platt Pittsburgh, PA

Rhonda Nicole Woloshun Wexford, PA

John Joseph Przybylinski Connellsville, PA

Jacob Eric Yates Waynesburg, PA

Benjamin Joseph Rodgers Pittsburgh, PA

Hadassah Isabella Kangal Yee Pleasant Hills, PA

MASTER OF EDUCATION Nicole Marie Murbach Canonsburg, PA

Lindsay DeAnne Reid Irwin, PA Emily Mae Wyvratt Eighty Four, PA

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ATHLETIC TRAINING Andrew Thomas Daugherty Ravenna, OH

Marco Abraham Herrera Fort Lee, NJ

Hellen Ruo Fang Hayden St. Cloud, FL MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Tammy Lynn Barker-Fleming Munhall, PA

Katrina Grace Pepin Point Marion, PA

Michelle R. Boak Lower Burrell, PA

Kelly Lynn Preston Canonsburg, PA

Amy Lynn Caputo Mcmurray, PA

Rose Marie Scalo Butler, PA

Courtney Lynn Clair Bridgeville, PA

Yvonne Paulette Sentner Pittsburgh, PA

Chelsea Rae DiFilippo Pittsburgh, PA

Darcy Lynn Shiner Pittsburgh, PA

Marcy L. Dunkle Avella, PA

Breigh Nichole Speidel Cranberry Twp, PA

Brendan Eric Karnbauer Irwin, PA

Jared Ross Synan Pittsburgh, PA

Melissa M. Majkic Pittsburgh, PA

Sandra Griffin Treser Pittsburgh, PA

Lacee Rae Morran Apollo, PA

Jason Louis Yaglowski Pittsburgh, PA

Christina Nicole Oglesby-Walton Monroeville, PA

Jayme Lyn Yurkovich Eighty Four, PA

Victoria Lynne Parry Gibsonia, PA

Nicole Marie Zapata Pittsburgh, PA

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Christopher William Agnew McKees Rocks, PA

Timothy Jared Cumberland Greensboro, PA

Ivy Lyn Allen Demotte, IN

Tanner Alan Cyprowski Bridgeville, PA

Gabrielle Ammons Waynesburg, PA

Grace Noelle Deep Canonsburg, PA

Christopher John Battaglia Jr. Roaming Shores, OH

Joshua Andrew-Tyler Derricott Johnstown, PA

Jaret Scott Berardinelli Altoona, PA

Luke Anders Diel Arnold, PA

Jaden Rae Blasco Tarentum, PA

Alexandra Justine D’Incau Apollo, PA

Jazmin Elaine Booker Monroeville, PA

Matthew Robert Dougher McKeesport, PA

Brandon Paul Brewer Sterling, VA

Daniel Isaac Enick** Burgettstown, PA

Jayla Marie Brown West Mifflin, PA

Holly Kayana Fisher Parkesburg, PA

Brandon Paul Bruce Washington, PA

Erica Faith Fitzgerald Venetia, PA

Kenneth B. Cairns III North Huntingdon, PA

Emily Nicole Fronczek Connellsville, PA

Seth Michael Clark Uniontown, PA

Brooke Noelle Fuller Allison Park, PA

Scott David Clemens Jr. Washington, PA

Ashley Gary New Freeport, PA

Charley Samantha Cribben Bridgeville, PA

Bailey Jane Gordon Dunbar, PA

Kaleikaumaka Destiny Kaimanaimolii Bartolome Cruz Honolulu, HI

Anthony David Grillo Pittsburgh, PA

Courtney Marie Grose Eighty Four, PA

Jarred Andrew John Atlasburg, PA

Joshua Paul Gurtner West Mifflin, PA

Sophie Blanche Kipe Chambersburg, PA

Alexandria Jacqueline Hallman Douglassville, PA

Eden Paige Koldys Smithfield, PA

Frank James Harbaugh III Houston, PA

Leah R. Koller Jefferson, PA

Emmalie Ruth Hardacre New Carlisle, OH

Logan E. Koller Jefferson, PA

Destiny R. Harr Claysburg, PA

Jalen Dru Koontz Glassport, PA

Marena Anne Hartford Oak Harbor, OH

Amanda Noreen Latta East Rochester,

Alyssa Lynn Henry Butler, PA

Hunter Leach Canonsburg, PA

Emma Rose Herrle Butler, PA

Brooklyn Amber Lee West Alexander, PA

Sara Beth Hewitt Graysville, PA

Rebecca Ann Lee Portage, PA

Bret Mathew Hicks Pittsburgh, PA

William Zachary Leskosky Waynesburg, PA

Sophia Clare Hicks Annapolis, MD

Paige Michele Livingston Washington, PA

Riley Joseph Holsinger Johnstown, PA

Lachlan Christopher Loudon Glenshaw, PA

Joshua Tristan Hughes Beaver Falls, PA

Peter Steve Lucas Canonsburg, PA

Kyeir E. Hurt Pittsburgh, PA

Abigail Rae Marsico Columbus, OH

Hannah Marie Jobes McKeesport, PA

Ryan M. McCann Crescent, PA

Shannon Elizabeth McKinney Slickville, PA

Melinda Ann Pivik New Kensington, PA

Sierra Nicole Medina Selinsgrove, PA

Zachary Bryan Porter McDonald, PA

McKenna P. Mercier Meadville, PA

Liliane George Portman Roaming Shores, OH

Scott Lawrence Miller Jr Bedford, PA

Diamond Alexis Price Hunlock Creek, PA

Colette Michelle Mitchell Irwin, PA

Olivia Beth Ann Rademacher Brownsville, PA

Cory D. Mitchell McMurray, PA

Allison Lynn Ramirez Ambridge, PA

Keaton Moorhead Apollo, PA

Heather Noel Ratcliffe Bunker Hill, WV

Alexandra E. Morar † Boardman, OH

Kadin J. Roberts Knoxville, MD

Alexander Andrew Nemec Midway, PA

Hayley Lynne Ruffing Bethel Park, PA

Hoang Phillip Nguyen Canonsburg, PA

Joseph S. Sabolek Belle Vernon, PA

Jessica Lindsay Oakes Derwood, MD

Brenden Finn Sanders McMurray, PA

Victoria Ruth Oberst Pittsburgh, PA

Rachel Elizabeth Sanders Irwin, PA

Noah Osborne Lewes, DE

Savannah Rae Sarvey Warren, OH

Eden Alexandra Pack Glen Burnie, MD

Joseph A. Schrecengost Kersey, PA

Rachel Marie Pellegrino Yardley, PA

Bailee Renee Seaman Washington, PA

Emily Elizabeth Petro Waynesburg, PA

Katelyn Paige Seymour North Huntingdon, PA

† Completed all components of the Honors Program

Alexis Marie Shaffer Jeannette, PA

Christopher John Vavala Venetia, PA

Cameryn Lorraine Shaffer Pittsburgh, PA

Darren James William Vidal Pittsburgh, PA

Ean S. Shaffer Cairnbrook, PA

Britney Ann Wehrle Canonsburg, PA

Burke Mitchell Sheets New Brighton, PA

Josephine Isabella Weingardt Spraggs, PA

Ryan Joseph Steitz Venetia, PA

Jared Matthew Wiker Troy, PA

Zachary Nicholas Straub Bethel Park, PA

Dylan J. Winters Pittsburgh, PA

Brandi Faith Sumey Smithfield, PA

Tyler Anthony Woodrow Gibsonia, PA

Roberto Alexander Thompson Waynesburg, PA

Grace Zablosky Edgewater, FL

Emilee Morgan Tuttle Sycamore, PA

Sarah M. Zundel Belle Vernon, PA

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Nathan Edward Alexy Washington, PA

James Vito Gallucci Burgettstown, PA

Tyler Emmanuel Barry Altoona, PA

Stuart Eugene Gillum Morgantown, WV

Zachery Allen Baughman Polk, PA

Andrew William Gordon Strongsville, OH

John Edward Benhart IV Indiana, PA

Reegan Jobe Hanley Butler, PA

Samantha Violet Boni Canonsburg, PA

Tristan Stephen Hoke York Springs, PA

Wesley D. Brice Scenery Hill, PA

Evan B. Homison Mars, PA

Kristina M. Broda Foley, MN

Benjamin Lee Howell Flushing, OH

Casey L. Carnahan Masontown, PA

Connor P. Hudson Summerhill, PA

Julie Ann Caudill Smithton, PA

Hollie K. Imperato York, ME

Gabrielle Elizabeth Clark Greensboro, PA

Alyson Nicole Johnson Raceland, KY

Michael Arthur Connelly Vineland, NJ

Ty Mason Kildow Morgantown, WV

Cody N. Diyn Shanksville, PA

Kathryn Ann Krall Saint Clairsville, OH

Jennifer Obianuju Ejiofor Burlington Twp, NJ

Ashley Erin Lape Friedens, PA

Josiah Samuel English Smithfield, PA

Valerie Christina Latessa New Middletown, OH

Colin Joseph Faber Strabane, PA

Jacob Michael McCuen Imperial, PA

Aubree Ana Ferek Carmichaels, PA

Andrea Mckenzie Mellinger Connellsville, PA

Luke Michael Menges Bethesda, OH

Ashley Taylor Smith New Brighton, PA

Meredith Millin Hermitage, PA

Christy Elizabeth Smith Portage, PA

Madison Elizabeth Muth McKeesport, PA

Tiffany Marie Stewart Waynesburg, PA

Cole Joseph Peters Bolivar, PA

Mallory Stopko Freeport, PA

Jordan L. Porterfield Connellsville, PA

Sophia Elizabeth Vietti Morgantown, WV

Lauren Elizabeth Rose Wheeling, WV

Megan Michelle Walker Carmichaels, PA

Keelie Rae Selvoski Rostraver, PA

Alexander John Baird Wees Irwin, PA Brent A. Winters Finleyville, PA

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Jonathan M. Baily Waynesburg, PA

Audrey Leigh Doby Finleyville, PA

Bryant James Bauer Mars, PA

William R. Edgar III Amity, PA

Mark Edward Bozicevic Monroeville, PA

Steven Thomas Eng Elon, NC

Kiersten Nicole Chadwick Cecil, PA

Jonathan P. Faber Strabane, PA

Andrew James Clark Washington, PA

Jerry T. Farrelli Finleyville, PA

Matthew Joseph Craig Avella, PA

Corey William Fischer Pittsburgh, PA

Rory Joseph Dami Canonsburg, PA

Zachary Michael Ford Houston, PA

Trey Carl Denniston Wheeling, WV 27

Jake Michael Hall State College, PA

Jacob Matthew Nicholas † Chambersburg, PA

Cannon John Hay Berlin, PA

George Clark O’Brien Chesterfield, VA

Garrett Van Horne Johnstown, PA

Kailee Elizabeth Pavlinich New Brighton, PA

Katelyn Mae Hrubetz Pittsburgh, PA

Madison R. Petros Washington, PA

Jared A. Hutchinson Houston, PA

Matthew Christopher Popeck Washington, PA

Samuel Mark Jockel Valencia, PA

Tyler Jordan Raines Elkridge, MD

Kacey Lynn Kastroll South Park, PA

Robert Sean Redinger Pittsburgh, PA

Benjamin Edward Ledbetter Coraopolis, PA

Gloria Gabriela Reed Midlothian, TX

Cameron Tyler Lucciola West Mifflin, PA

Emily Mable Rekula Carnegie, PA

Matthew Joseph Mafrici Bethel Park, PA

Warrens Boaz Remy Harpers Ferry, WV

James Seth McCroskey Morgantown, WV

William Howard Simpson Eighty Four, PA

Eric Allen McDowell Chesapeake Beach, MD

Kayla Lynn Spina Eighty Four, PA

Michael Johnathon McVicker Waynesburg, PA

Bryce George Washington Belle Vernon, PA

Ryan Thomas Mills Newnan, GA

Tyler R. Wright Weirton, WV

Austin Matthew Naser Washington, PA

Michael Zrenchak McKeesport, PA

Isaac Daniel Nice Bethel Park, PA

† Completed all components of the Honors Program

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARINE BIOLOGY Emily Ann Hill Johnstown, PA

Jenna D. Miller Scenery Hill, PA

Kayla Nicole Hough New Eagle, PA

Aubrey Ellen Wingeart King George, VA

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Miranda Nicole Andrews Washington, PA

Trey Robert Carl Minerva, OH

Annie Callahan Auvil Harwick, PA

Carlie Elizabeth Cline Star City, WV

Gina M. Bashour** New Salem, PA

Emily Claire Corbett Waynesburg, PA

Terri Lynn Bell** Glenshaw, PA

Katherine Elizabeth Cramer Brownsville, PA

Kayla N. Bochter McDonald, PA

Lucas Donley Saint Clairsville, OH

Meghan Elizabeth Briski Gibsonia, PA

Danielle L. Drum** New Kensington, PA

Kassandra Lorraine Brown Gaines, PA

Madison Rae Dubich Washington, PA

Morgan Brown Burgettstown, PA

Benjamin Scott Elliott Wellsburg, WV

Hannah Lynn Buhr Jefferson, MD

Amber Denae Forney Annville, PA

Kristyn Elizabeth Byler Belleville, PA

Sarah Abigail Fox Washington, PA

Kayla Renee Byrne Hopwood, PA

Haley Lynn Frizzell Finleyville, PA

Rachel Elizabeth Calvetti Mount Lebanon, PA

Grant Thomas Frye Waynesburg, PA

Gabrielle Patrice Carini Morgantown, WV

Christina Lea Furlong Upper St. Clair, PA

**Academic Excellence in Adult Programs

Lena Marie Galilei Monongahela, PA

Monica Ann Kolencik Uniontown, PA

Kobe Davidson Gladysz Ocean Beach, CA

Valerie Marie Krstonich Springdale, PA

Grace Elizabeth Goodwin Connellsville, PA

Kristyn Renae Kruise Beaver Falls, PA

Abigail Rose Green Forestville, PA

Micah Adam Kurka Starford, PA

Anna Marie Hampton** Charleroi, PA

Alexis Renee Lincoln Milton, PA

Lindsey Ann Haney Amity, PA

Amanda Marie Longstreth Washington, PA

Autumn Faith Hanson Oakdale, PA

Sarah Grace Main Waynesburg, PA

Lindsay K. Hendershot Uniontown, PA

Joseph Michael McKernan West Chester, PA

Spencer Jean Hepler** Apollo, PA

Jennifer McKinney** McDonald, PA

Jenna Marie Hodge Connellsville, PA

Tyson Lane Micciche Idamay, WV

Alexa Rae Hodgson Eighty Four, PA

Richonna Dawn Milliken** Mount Airy, MD

Lea Nicole Holtz Johnstown, PA

Gabrielle Giovanna Nicola Jefferson Hills, PA

Tanner Michael Hudak Washington, PA

Mikaela Amber Nikkila Bel Air, MD

Rebecca Marie Illes Valley City, OH

Caileigh Milyn-Anna Nutter Connellsville, PA

Trenton Lee Kerns Falling Waters, WV

Allegra Corinne Ochs Belle Vernon, PA

Camryn Nicole Kirschner Washington, PA

Jill Chambers Porada** New Castle, PA

**Academic Excellence in Adult Programs

Alexander William Pust Marianna, PA

Gerald T. Singleton Uniontown, PA

Emma Lee Rankin Moon Township, PA

Hannah Elizabeth Spinetti Uniontown, PA

Destinee Retzer Pittsburgh, PA

Samantha Cheyanne Turner Washington, PA

Angeris Yarian Rivera-Tañon Morgantown, WV

Sarah Elizabeth Veverka Canfield, OH

Susan Rosen Washington, PA

Jessica Renee Vogel Canonsburg, PA

Jenna Lynn Sawinski Bellaire, OH

Leesha Isabel Wagner Lower Burrell, PA

Emily Danielle Schafer Meyersdale, PA

Abigail Joy Walters Brownsville, PA

Kyleigh Joan Schmidt Pittsburgh, PA

Brittany Nicole Whiteside Nottingham, MD

Amy Jean Schultz** Greensburg, PA

Luke Anthony Winterbottom Monongahela, PA

Olivia Marie Shriver Waynesburg, PA

Samantha Allyson Zielmanski Coraopolis, PA

**Academic Excellence in Adult Programs

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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

Pink

Music

Humanities

Light blue

Education

Olive drab

Business Administration

Dark blue

Philosophy

Copper

Economics

Sage green

Physical Education

Brown

Gold yellow

Science

Law

Scarlet

Theology

Library Science

Apricot

Fine Arts and Architecture

Purple Lemon Green

Arts, Letters and

Medicine

Salmon pink

Nursing Public Health

Thank You Waynesburg University gratefully acknowledges the contributions presented by the Class of 2022 as part of the Senior Class Gift. Alumni Relations will be giving a gift to graduates in Fountain Park (directly south of Miller Hall) following the Commencement Exercises.

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