Commencement Program 2024

164TH COMMENCEMENT The Twelfth of May, Two Thousand and Twenty Four, Two p.m.

The Board of Trustees, President Jacquelyn S. Fetrow, Ph.D. ’82 and the faculty and staff of

albright college welcome you to the One Hundred and Sixty Fourth

commencement Sunday, the Twelfth of May Two Thousand and Twenty Four

A HISTORY OF ALBRIGHT COLLEGE Jacob Albright, after whom the college is named, was a Pennsylvania German evangelical preacher and the founder of the Evangelical Association (later the Evangelical United Brethren Church). Born in 1759 as Johannes Jacob Albrecht, his family changed their name to Albright after his death in 1808.

Albright College dates its beginning to the founding of Union Seminary in 1856. The college was formed by a series of mergers with other institutions of higher learning founded in the 19th century by the Evangelical Association and the United Evangelical Church.

Union Seminary, founded in 1856, and its sister institution, Schuylkill Seminary, founded in 1881, were not theological seminaries, but three-year collegiate institutes. Albright Collegiate Institute was founded in 1895, and became Albright College in Myerstown, Pa., in 1898. Union Seminary was rechartered as Central Pennsylvania College in 1887 and merged with Albright College in 1902. Schuylkill Seminary, located at Albright’s current location on 13th Street, became Schuylkill College in 1923. Schuylkill College and Albright College merged in 1928 as Albright College on the current campus.

Albright College is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The beliefs of the Evangelical Association and the Methodist Church were closely related and in 1968 the Evangelical United Brethren Church and the Methodist Church merged as the United Methodist Church.

OUR MISSION As a diverse community of learners, we cultivate integrity, curiosity, connection and resilience.

OUR VISION Albright College endeavors to be an equitable, sustainable, inclusive learning community and a leader in advancing lives in our dynamic world.

Notes to the Audience Kindly silence all phones and electronic devices during the ceremony.

When the procession begins, please rise and remain standing through the invocation, if you are able.

Professional photographers will take pictures of the graduates.

Join us in celebrating graduates by using #Albright2024 on social media.

Graduates and families are encouraged to meet, greet and say their farewells on the concourse, following the ceremony.

Faculty Marshals Michael A. Armato, Ph.D., co-head marshal Associate Professor and Chair of Political Science

Elizabeth A. Kiester, Ph.D., co-head marshal Associate Professor of Sociology

Christopher J. Catone, Ph.D.

Associate Professor and Chair of Mathematics

Andrew Junikiewicz, CPA

Assistant Professor of Accounting and Chair of Business, Accounting and Economics

Jennifer Koosed, Ph.D.

Professor of Religious Studies and Chair of Religious Studies

Irene Langran, Ph.D.

Professor of Political Science and Associate Dean of General Education and Faculty Development

Dominic Polo Nanni, Ph.D. Instructor of English

Brittany Ohlinger, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Mathematics

Ian J. Rhile, Ph.D.

Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Richard P. Schott, M.B.A.

Senior Instructor of Economics and Business

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ORDER OF CEREMONY Processional

Led by the Kutztown Pipe Band

Opening of 164th Commencement Ceremony Brenda Ingram-Wallace, Ph.D.

Associate Vice President for Advocacy and Full Participation and Associate Professor of Psychology, Grand Marshal

The Star Spangled Banner*

Composed by John Stafford Smith. Lyrics by Francis Scott Key. Performed by members of the Albright College Choral Ensembles Conducted by Derrick L. Thompson, Ed.D.

Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities

Invocation

Melvin Sensenig, M.Div., Ph.D. Chaplain

Greetings from the Board of Trustees Ronald Scheese ’83

Chair, Board of Trustees

Welcome

Jacquelyn S. Fetrow, Ph.D. ’82

President and Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry

S enior Address

Taisha N. Charles ’24

Senior Performance Olivia T. Holeva ’24

Conferring of Degrees Honoris Causa Saidah Arrika Ekulona ’92

Presented by Brenda Ingram-Wallace, Ph.D., and Jeffrey Lentz, M.M. ’85, Senior Artist in Residence and Chair of Computer Science

*All who are able, please rise.

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Commencement Address Saidah Arrika Ekulona ’92

Reader

Karen A. Campbell, Ph.D.

Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic and Campus Life, Dean of the Faculty, P. Kenneth Nase Chair of Biology

Awarding of Master’s Academic Hoods Conferring of Degrees Candidates Jacquelyn S. Fetrow, Ph.D. ’82 Presented by Karen A. Campbell, Ph.D.

Awarding of Baccalaureate Academic Hoods Carla Abodalo, M.S.

Senior Instructor of Sociology and Anthropology

Pamela G. Artz, Ph.D.

Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Justin J. Couchman, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychology

Guillaume de Syon, Ph.D. Professor of History

Matt Fotis, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Theatre, Department Chair, Director of Undergraduate Research

Brian A. Kell, M.S.

Instructor of Computer Science

Jeffrey Lentz, M.M. ’85

Senior Artist in Residence; Chair of Computer Science

Elizabeth Polley, M.F.A. ’07 Assistant Professor of Theatre

Kennon Rice, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Sociology and Chair of Sociology and Anthropology

Jen Rock, M.F.A.

Assistant Professor of Theatre

Acceptance of the Degrees Sierra N. Chandler ’24 Senior Class Representative

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Welcome to the Alumni Association Blake J. Tobias Jr. ’17

President, Alumni Association

P resentation of the Senior Class Gift Jacqueline P. Deakyne ’24

Senior Class Gift Committee Member

Presentation of the Lex O. McMillan III Award of Gratitude Adrian J. Lopez ’24

President, Student Government Association

P resident’s Farewell to the Class of 2024 Jacquelyn S. Fetrow, Ph.D. ’82

Alma Mater * Composed by H.L. Bagenstose

Professor of English Language, Literature and Education, 1903

Led by members of the Albright College Choral Ensembles and Derrick L. Thompson, Ed.D. (first verse, chorus twice) Come cheer Alma Mater with song and with laughter.

And fling abroad her colors, Red and White.

O’er hill, dale and valley now bid the echoes rally, and sing aloud the praises of Albright.

Chorus Hail! Hail! The Red and the White!

Hail Alma Mater with a cheer!

With eyes bright and glancing, the Red and White advancing, We’ll sing the praise of Alma Mater dear.

Benediction*

Ibrahim Bangura, M.Div. Chaplain

Recessional*

Led by the Kutztown Pipe Band

*All who are able, please rise.

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HONORIS CAUSA (trans. “for the sake of honor”)

An honorary degree is conferred in recognition of exemplary scholarship, outstanding creative achievement, or distinguished public service. The credentials of candidates are reviewed by a special committee whose recommendations are approved by the faculty and trustees of the college.

Honorary degrees have been awarded by American institutions of higher learning since Harvard conferred the doctor of sacred theology on its president, Increase Mather, in 1692. Most honorary degrees take the form of doctorates, for example, doctor of laws, humane letters, divinity, science, literature, letters or music.

Albright College has conferred honorary degrees upon notable individuals including Nobel Prize winner Phillip Sharp; novelist and Reading native John Updike; pianist André Watts; children’s activist Marian Wright Edelman; African writer and prisoner of conscience Ngugi wa Thiong’o; author and conservationist Jane Goodall; poet and author Maya Angelou; Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell and the First Lady of Pennsylvania, the Honorable Marjorie O. Rendell; Oscar Arias, Nobel Peace laureate and former president of Costa Rica; author Kathleen Norris; and human rights activist John Prendergast. We are proud to welcome today’s honoree into this society of outstanding individuals.

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COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER AND HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT

Saidah Arrika Ekulona ’92 A graduate of Albright’s class of 1992, Saidah Arrika Ekulona is an award-winning theatre, television and film actress. She has originated roles on Broadway, off-Broadway, in regional theatres and international theatres, and originated the role of Mama Nadi in the Pulitzer Prize winning play “Ruined,” for which she won an Obie Award, Lucille Lortel Award, Jeff Award, Audelco Award and the Black Theatre Alliance Award.

She is currently cast in “Bob Hearts Abishola” and can also be seen as Toni Chapman in “A League of Their Own.” Saidah has been a recurring featured guest star on “Snowfall,” “Better Call Saul,” “Bull,” “Kevin Can Wait,” “Impastor,” and has also guest-starred in “Scandal,” “The Haunting of Hill House,” “Why Women Kill,” “Room 104,” “The 100” and “Shameless,” among others.

Ekulona’s film work includes “Life of Chuck,” “Dark Was the Night,” “Honeyglue,” “Christian Mingle,” “The Den,” “The Taking of Pelham 123,” “Righteous Kill” and others.

Theatre credits include Broadway/off-Broadway/regional: “Seize The King” (La Jolla Playhouse); “An American Daughter” (Williamstown Theatre Festival); “Othello,” “Unconditional,” “Well,” “The Square,” “Romeo and Juliet” (Public Theatre/NYSF); “The Thugs” (Soho Rep); “Fabulation” (Playwrights Horizons); “A Streetcar Named Desire” (NYTW), “The Thugs” (Soho Rep) and more.

While attending Albright, Ekulona was a highly active member of the Domino Players, African American Society, Albright Unity and the Women’s Center. She attended the Eugene O’Neill Center’s National Theatre Institute in fall of 1991, and in 1992 received her Albright Bachelor of Arts individualized study degree in theatre, African American studies and women’s studies. In 1995, she earned her Master of Fine Arts degree in acting from the University of Minnesota.

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SENIOR ADDRESS Taisha N. Charles ’24 Taisha Charles ’24 is a mathematics and psychology co-major from Brooklyn, N.Y. In her time at Albright, she was heavily involved on campus. Holding several on campus jobs, Charles was a tutor and tutor manager for world languages, a resident assistant in Walton, Rockland and Lion Hall, and an admissions fellow covering the social media department. She served as president of the Albright College Dance Team, Math Club, Panhellenic Council, and as a track team captain. She has been a sister of Sigma Kappa, a social sorority, and a member of Psi Chi, the psychology honors society, since her sophomore year. She has also served on the Student Government Association for three years, most recently as the residential life, dining and facilities representative. Charles loved being involved on campus and being an advocate for her fellow college students in multiple capacities. She served as a voice for students in her role as in the President’s Student Advisory Committee, the Board of Trustee Committee, and the General Education Committee.

This overinvolvement in campus affairs aligns with Charles’ passion for fixing things. Since she was young, she has always strived to come into something and leave it better for the person coming after her.

This passion is what led to two of the research projects she did in partnership with the Albright Creative Research Experience (ACRE). In a conference she attended for her first ACRE project, Charles and several mathematicians brought up the topic of math education, and how this subject should not be one of the most difficult for students nationally to pass. Her second ACRE project focused on aiding this effort and was done with Northwest Middle School. The research applied psychological tools to help these students understand and perform better in their mathematics class and came back significant enough to provide hope that such tools are helpful towards students. In her third ACRE, Charles focused more on parental-child relations and the intergenerational transmission of corporal punishment. The project asked adults who were not yet parents about their plans for parenting, and hoped to serve in providing a point for earlier intervention to decrease the prevalence of corporal punishment in households.

With all this experience, Taisha hopes to work as a consultant, helping companies to be better workplaces for their employees. She has accepted admission into West Chester University’s Master of Science in Psychology program to concentrate in industrial/organizational psychology, and is excited to continue the work she’s done at Albright while pursuing her graduate degree. She leaves Albright with a love for travel, a commitment to learning and a hope for the future. She is excited to see where her Albright education takes her and is prepared to go out into the world as the Lion she has grown to be.

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SENIOR PERFORMANCE Olivia T. Holeva ’24 A Berks County native, Olivia Trace Holeva ’24 came to Albright following her older sister, Lauren. As a music industry studies major and religious studies minor, art and faith encompass not only her academic interests, but her life. She is currently the director of worship and communications at Park Road Church in Wyomissing, Pa., and will transition to full-time ministry following graduation. In March of this year, Olivia, alongside Michael Gruber ’24 and Frank Hagen ’23, debuted their band’s self-titled album, “Bad Publicity.” Olivia composed “As I Pray” to address her peers in her most fluent medium: music.

CLASS OF 2024 REPRESENTATIVE Sierra N. Chandler ’24

CLASS ADVISOR Keith D. Walls Jr.

Director of Student Involvement and Leadership

CALL TO THE CLASS OF 2024 At opening Convocation in 2020, Albright College offered you the possibilities of personal transformation and lifelong enrichment through a fully engaged student life. You accepted the challenge of making this happen for yourself and promised to help maintain the atmosphere needed for all others. On that day, you agreed that you would become an important member of the past, present and future of Albright College. You agreed that you would be held responsible for your own social, intellectual and spiritual growth at Albright College. You pledged to leave Albright a better place because you were here and committed to the ideals and promises of being a member of the Albright family.

Today, your future begins as you join more than 17,000 Albright alumni located around the world.

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CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES Honors

Degrees with distinction are awarded on the basis of the overall academic record. *cum laude~cumulative average of 3.500-3.699 **magna cum laude~cumulative average of 3.700-3.849 ***summa cum laude~cumulative average of 3.850-4.000 College honors and department honors are designated by a pewter medal on red ribbon.

The color of honor cords worn by the graduates signify the following honor societies: Black and purple: The Dearden Honor Society in Business and Economics Red and gold: Sigma Delta Pi, Spanish Blue, white and red: Pi Delta Phi, French Double braided, black, red and gold: Delta Phi Alpha, German Teal: Alpha Kappa Delta, Sociology Platinum and dark blue intertwined double cords with mixed tassel: Psi Chi, Psychology Red, white and black: Pi Sigma Alpha, Political Science Cardinal and black: Sigma Tau Delta, English Green and purple: Kappa Delta Pi, Education Red and green: Beta Beta Beta, Biology Red and violet: Alpha Epsilon Delta, Pre-medical Maroon: Theta Alpha Kappa, Religious Studies Deep burgundy and antique gold: Alpha Sigma Lambda, Continuing Higher Education Red and blue with mixed tassel: Phi Alpha Theta, History Important Note Because this booklet is printed before final semester grades are submitted, the list of graduates and honors may not be accurate. In addition, some students may not be listed because they completed degree requirements later than anticipated and missed the printing deadline. All degrees and declaration of related honors will be confirmed and validated via official transcript, which will include all grades for courses completed through the past semester. In all cases, the actual awarding of a college degree is subject to verification by the Registrar. Therefore, these exercises are to be considered ceremonial.

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MASTER OF SCIENCE Lori Angstadt*** Elizabeth G. Bacovin*** Dahmier S. Banks** Jakob E. Banks Courtney A. Barger*** Kayla Barrientos-Collins** Sasha D. Becker*** Donna Birchard*** Tina M. Blatt*** Connor Bortz** Miranda N. Brown*** Stacy M. Clugston** Elizabeth Donahoe*** Blair R. Eckensen*** Ekeoma Ekeleme*** Courtney Ell-Suders*** Stephany Escalante* Charlene Fourquet-Ruiz* Ella M. Fox*** Karen M. Frantz*** Carissa A. Gavitt*** Katherine M. Griffin*** Sandra M. Grippi** Dawn M. Henderson*** Michael R. Hess** William J. Hogan*** Tajja Hudgins*** Avery E. Iacavone*** Alexis M. Iswalt*** Marciette Jackson-Lazaroff Shoba M. Jain*** Pashence Jarrett*** Peyton K. Johnson*** Trent E. Karr* Jordan Keefer*** John Keister*** Courtney Kilian* Christine M. Krince*** Monika Kusz** Anthony J. Laite Alex M. Lipton*** Jessica Mandel*** Karlene A. Marston** Gianna M. Mayfield** Katherine Mazzamuto** Maria A. McDonnell*** Angel J. Medina Jose A. Miranda Shelly N. Moore Lauren M. Moulin*** Alita Murray*** Emmanuel Nguifeu Kamla*** Steven W. Noll*** Emily M. Orange** Cindy Pabon

PK-4 Grade Education Art Education Secondary Education Business English Second Language Education Business Secondary Education Applied Psychology General Education Athletic Leadership Athletic Leadership Organizational Behavior Applied Psychology General Education Applied Psychology Special Education – General Organizational Behavior Applied Psychology Business General Education General Education General Education Art Education Applied Psychology General Education Applied Psychology Applied Psychology Athletic Leadership PreK-4 Grade Education General Education Secondary Education Applied Psychology Secondary Education General Education General Education Business Art Education Applied Psychology Athletic Leadership Special Education Applied Psychology Business Secondary Education General Education General Education General Education Business Applied Psychology Athletic Leadership Applied Psychology Applied Psychology Innovation & Entrepreneurship Education General Education, Secondary Education Secondary Education Athletic Leadership Business Applied Psychology

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Boyertown, Pa. Bordentown, N.J. York, Pa. Warminster, Pa. Reading, Pa. Reading, Pa. Temple, Pa. Kutztown, Pa. Shoemakersville, Pa. Whitehall, Pa. Reading, Pa. North Wales, Pa. Temple, Pa. Ithaca, N.Y. Philadelphia, Pa. Paradise, Pa. Fairfield, Conn.

Reading, Pa. Sellersville, Pa. Myerstown, Pa. Muncy Valley, Pa. Point Pleasant Beach, N.J. Cockeysville, Md. Pottstown, Pa. Lancaster, Pa. Harleysville, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Wernersville, Pa. Reading, Pa. Effort, Pa. Reading, Pa. Reading, Pa. Lincoln University, Pa. Reading, Pa. Mc Connellsburg, Pa. Fort Campbell, Ky. Swarthmore, Pa. Levittown, Pa. Linden, N.J. Tranquility, N.J. Philadelphia, Pa. Jamison, Pa. Morrisville, Pa. Point Pleasant, N.J. Schwenksville, Pa. Fleetwood, Pa. Salt Lake City, Utah Reading, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Reading, Pa. Pottstown, Pa. Owings Mills, Md. Reading, Pa. Glenolden, Pa. Columbia, Pa.

Flora-Viv Quartsin* Amina Rauf** Jennifer M. Reiff** Alexandra O. Rentz*** Alaina S. Ricci** Cameron P. Rodgers*** Nicole M. Rohlfing*** Geri A. Rowan*** Brian E. Sanchez*** Kayla Scarpill*** Nina M. Schlegel*** Alyssa Schultz*** Kayla M. Showers** Cary N. Shurtz*** Lisa Shutter* Jadene D. Smith Jennifer L. Smith*** Trinity J. Smith*** Dallas L. Sowers*** Justin Speirs*** Michael J. Stahl*** Faith A. Standen*** Michael A. Stump*** Kathrynne A. Thomas Robyn Thomas*** Tyler D. Vokes*** Abigail R. Wilczynski*** Ofelia D. Zapata***

Applied Psychology Athletic Leadership Applied Psychology General Education, Early Childhood Education Athletic Leadership Business Applied Psychology PK-4 Grade Education Secondary Education Applied Psychology Business Applied Psychology Applied Psychology Art Education Psychology, Sociology Business Business General Education Secondary Education PK-4 Grade Education Applied Psychology Applied Psychology Secondary Education Art Education Applied Psychology Secondary Education General Education General Education, Early Childhood Education

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Newark, N.J. Bowie, Md. Pottstown, Pa. Hazleton, Pa. West Chester, Pa. Northampton, Pa. Reading, Pa. Upper Darby, Pa. Washington D.C. Phoenixville, Pa. Bernville, Pa. Summit Hill, Pa. Lebanon, Pa. Telford, Pa. Elizabethtown, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Mount Laurel, N.J. Reading, Pa. Reading, Pa. Frederick, Md. Oley, Pa. Vincentown, N.J. Reading, Pa. Boyertown, Pa. Allentown, Pa. Mohnton, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Hazleton, Pa.

BACHELOR OF ARTS Rafiatou A. Abdou Sulaiman A. Ali Jonathon M. Alvarez Katie M. Ayala Hernandez Lizaura Baez Trinidad Katherine A. Banholzer Jared M. Banks Nicholas C. Barton** Kyleyah I. Belilla Ayden G. Biancone Malik D. Bootman Jennifer A. Brown** Jordan L. Brown*** Patrick J. Buerke Nicholas A. Bush Aaliyah Cantave Lillian K. Carney*** Brandon B. Ceccardi** David J. Cesiano Zachary Chan Sierra N. Chandler* Elyssa N. Cheesman Ka Kei Chui* Katie A. Cody Alicia L. Cone** Luigi R. Costigliola Aliyah K. Crawford Jenna P. Crosby Jaime P. Dagostino Stacey S. Darcelin Gavin O. Daullary Devine J. Davis Jacqueline P. Deakyne Jacob H. Decker Arylissa K. Diaz* Victoria R. Dyer*** Jason C. Eidle*** Caleb R. Ferns Shaniya M. Fowler Lacey Franklin-Foreman Laurel A. Gingrich*** Mya D. Glogovics Caroline E. Golembiewski Imani M. Gonzalez Nysair S. Green Kennedy L. Greene*** Jamison M. Griffin* Michael R. Gruber Frank G. Hagen Zachery W. Halenda Gwynneth C. Hamilton Ashley S. Hansen Alisa Hasanaj Rebecca L. Heater** Taylor D. Heflin

Political Science New York, N.Y. Fashion: Design & Merchandising Philadelphia, Pa. Crime & Justice Vernon, N.J. Communications: Public Relations & Advertising, Business Administration: Management & Marketing Reading, Pa. Child & Family Studies Riverside, N.J. Psychology Huntingtown, Md. Communications: Public Relations & Advertising Philadelphia, Pa. History, Secondary Education Wilmington, Del. Psychology: Child Development, Early Childhood Education Reading, Pa. Psychology Reading, Pa. Sociology Glenside, Pa. Crime & Justice Mohrsville, Pa. English, Secondary Education Selinsgrove, Pa. History, Philosophy Reading, Pa. History Nottingham, Md. Psychology Temple, Pa. Psychology, Early Childhood Education Hummelstown, Pa. Individualized Studies Reading, Pa. Sociology: Criminology Hillsborough, N.J. Theatre Quakertown, Pa. Political Science, Psychology York, Pa. Fashion: Design & Merchandising Lititz, Pa. Digital Studio Art Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong Psychology Westminster, Md. Digital Communications Morgantown, Pa. Crime & Justice Staten Island, N.Y. Psychology, Sociology: Criminology Titusville, N.J. Criminology, Environmental Studies Stewartstown, Pa. Psychology, Early Childhood Education Philadelphia, Pa. Music Industry Studies Piscataway, N.J. Environmental Studies, Religious Studies Toms River, N.J. Communications: Journalism Sicklerville, N.J. Sociology, Early Childhood Education: Family Studies Edison, N.J. Child & Family Studies Toms River, N.J. Psychology Willow Street, Pa. Political Science Easton, Pa. Psychology Boyertown, Pa. History Philadelphia, Pa. Fashion: Design & Merchandising Philadelphia, Pa. Fashion: Design & Merchandising Washington D.C. Communications: Journalism, Fashion Gilford, N.H. Fashion: Merchandising Little Falls, N.J. Psychology Reading, Pa. Fashion: Design & Merchandising Clifton Heights, Pa. Digital Studio Art Philadelphia, Pa. Digital Studio Art Randallstown, Md. Psychology Olney, Md. Music Industry Studies Elkton, Md. Music Industry Studies Levittown, Pa. Crime & Justice Wilkes Barre, Pa. Secondary Education, English Littlestown, Pa. Psychology, Spanish Reading, Pa. Urban Affairs Bridgewater, N.J. History Reading, Pa. Crime & Justice Bowie, Md.

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Stephanie J. Hegedus** Robert K. Heineman Scott Henderson* Olivia T. Holeva*** Abigail D. Hudson Jamilah M. Hyman Daniil Artemovich Imanov*** Naja D. Jackson Kamiah A. Jean Asha H. Johnson* Emily P. Johnson*** Fatu F. Johnson Mekhya G. Johnson Zycara R. Jones*** Siani R. Justice-Smith Kyle A. Kartchner Marina Kase*** Danielle G. Kline** Nicholas R. Kline Brianna M. Kung Mary L. Kurtas Jacob R. Kutzler*** Sofia M. Lamond Leya A. LeGare Johnathan J. Leighty Camerah V. Leonard Tauryn L. Lewis Adrian J. Lopez Alejandra Lopez Kyra E. Lycett** Dominick J. Magalhaes* Alexis M. Mahon*** Robert A. Mangum Xavier J. Marricco-Holmes Emily R. McCormick Dylan W. McGinley Rachel O. Misciagna* Tiaja J. Money Nafisah Z. Mouzon Ray A. Negron Chelsey M. Nievez Lacy M. Nolan Haajirah H. Nur Ayanah P. Ochwo Liam J. Orr Amanda Outland Felicia O. Oyekola Caroline F. Parker** Katelyn E. Patrick Lenox M. Pinczehelyi Gianni P. Pizzi Heather E. Pomante Laura A. Poynter Kadeem M. Preston Yessiah M. Principe Mary H. Quinn Amber E. Redhead Mia L. Rezza* Libni M. Rivera***

Fashion: Merchandising History, Political Science History Music Industry Studies Health Psychology Communications Political Science Environmental Studies Fashion: Design Fashion: Design & Merchandising Communications: Journalism, Fashion Communications: Public Relations & Advertising Communications, Public Health Arts Administration, Theatre Psychology, Sociology: Criminology Music Industry Studies Fashion: Merchandising Fashion: Costume Design History Sociology, Family Studies Sociology: Anthropology Political Science Sociology: Criminology Fashion: Design & Merchandising International Relations, Sociology Psychology French Music Industry Studies History Psychology History, Secondary Education Fashion: Design & Merchandising Theatre Fashion: Design & Merchandising Fashion: Costume Design Crime & Justice Sociology: Family Studies, Spanish Fashion: Merchandising Psychology, Sociology: Criminology Music Industry Studies Psychology, Spanish Criminology Psychology Fashion: Design & Merchandising History Fashion: Merchandising Fashion: Design Fashion: Design & Merchandising International Relations, Public Health Psychology: Child Development Music Industry Studies Crime & Justice Psychology Theatre English, Sociology: Family Studies Fashion: Design Fashion: Design Fashion: Design Communications

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Blandon, Pa. Harrisburg, Pa. Reading, Pa. Douglassville, Pa. Millersville, Md. Trenton, N.J. Lancaster, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Baltimore, Md. Robesonia, Pa. New York, N.Y. Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. San Jose, Calif.

Kumagaya-shi, Japan Fair Lawn, N.J. Selinsgrove, Pa. Newark, Del. Pottstown, Pa. Boyertown, Pa. Nutley, N.J. Reading, Pa. Scottdale, Pa. Reading, Pa. Accokeek, Md. Devon, Pa. Bayonne, N.J. Coopersburg, Pa. Stroudsburg, Pa. Sharpsburg, Ga. Camden, N.J. Millburn, N.J. Philadelphia, Pa. Coplay, Pa. Columbia, Pa. Glassboro, N.J. Philadelphia, Pa. Lancaster, Pa. Reading, Pa. Chambersburg, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Bellmore, N.Y. Philadelphia, Pa. Plainfield, N.J. Elkton, Md. Abingdon, Md. Honey Grove, Tex. Westfield, N.J. Pompton Plains, N.J. Elmendorf, Tex. Washington D.C. York, Pa. Milford, Pa. Elmont, N.Y. Ambler, Pa. Reading, Pa.

Tamia A. Robinson*** Alexander C. Rodriguez* Abigail E. Roggenkamp Aaliyah M. Rojas Lucas A. Roselli Ally C. Santos*** Katelyn M. Schweitzer Jessica M. Sedor Sasha Severino Donia M. Shalal Dylan M. Sokolovich*** Shaem C. Spencer** Alison Sros Lisa Statler*** Michael L. Thomas Abby R. Thomas-Ridgway Adelyn Y. Toledo Amethyst K. Toledo Zyaire S. Valentine Jacqueline Vargas** Valerie M. Velazquez-Melendez* John N. Villano Emanuel C. Wade Giselle M. Walter Maya S. Ward-Caldwell Nadir K. Wardlaw Shelby L. Wathen Deven C. Webb Althea M. Welsch*** Alainna D. Welty*** Skylar E. White Christian S. Wilcox** D’Aveon A. Williams Brennon M. Wittekind Alison M. Witthaut Emily G. Woznicki Adele K. Zeiber*** Alyssa L. Zerbe***

Psychology Music Industry Studies Family Studies, Early Childhood Education Theatre Communications: Public Relations & Advertising Communications: Public Relations and Advertising Fashion: Design & Merchandising Psychology, Sociology: Criminology Psychology Fashion: Design & Merchandising Digital Communications Psychology Fashion: Design English, Philosophy Communications: Journalism, Psychology, Sociology Fashion: Design & Merchandising Communications: Public Relations & Advertising, Public Health Crime & Justice Fashion: Design Art Fashion: Design Communications: Journalism History Arts Administration, Visual Communication Design Sociology Political Science, Sociology: Criminology Health Psychology Fashion: Merchandising History Arts Administration, Theatre Communications: Public Relations & Advertising Digital Studio Art English, Sociology Art Crime & Justice Theatre, Early Childhood Education Theatre Art, Psychology

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Red Hill, Pa. Pipersville, Pa. Newton, N.J. York, Pa. Fort Washington, Pa. Douglassville, Pa. Bangor, Pa. Pennington, N.J. Reading, Pa. Camp Hill, Pa. Reading, Pa. Hanover, Md. Southampton, Pa. Temple, Pa. Silver Spring, Md. Howell, N.J. Harrisburg, Pa. Reading, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Reading, Pa. Blandon, Pa. North Wales, Pa. Newark, N.J. Temple, Pa. Baltimore, Md. Cheltenham, Pa. Charlotte Hall, Md. Danbury, Conn.

Reading, Pa. Coatesville, Pa. Marcus Hook, Pa. Ephrata, Pa. Reading, Pa. Milford, Pa. Reading, Pa. Coatesville, Pa. Douglassville, Pa. Pine Grove, Pa.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Reece L. Adam* Kevin X. Aguila*** Madeline A. Albright*** Keshan C. Allen Adam S. Archambault* Mandy L. Ash*** Alvaro A. Baez Amanda L. Baker* Jack C. Baldwin** Shakia R. Balmer-Jenkins Kathryn E. Baptiste** Bronwyn E. Bartechko** Jennifer Baxter*** Olivia A. Berry Raj K. Bhattarai Leslie A. Black* Dilan N. Boh Tiffany F. Bordner*** Domenic Borelli Stephan R. Boyle Markus D. Bradley-Lowry Levi R. Brookshire Stephanie V. Brown* Ronda M. Bunyon Emma Burkey*** Xavier E. Castillo** Ameanah A. Chamberlain-Foy Taisha N. Charles Gloria J. Charron Evan W. Chittick*** Gabriel F. Claypoole** Dara L. Colon Brandon M. Coradi Julie L. Crandall* Tina M. Crouse** Edwin Cruz Jacqueline M. Cruz Melissa C. Dogonniuck*** Nick Dominguez* Michael G. Eshak Derek G. Estrada Lisa M. Evans*** Adam C. Ferdock** Kassidy R. Filosa* Michael C. Flammer* Marissa I. Forant Dakota L. Ford*** Amanda L. Fritz*** Marcia E. Gaffey** Angelina H. Gaglio Bryan R. Gambrill Coralis M. Garcia Colby A. Gaylor* Riley D. Geraghty Jessica Gomez***

Biology Game & Simulation Development Accounting Business Administration: Sport Management Business Administration: Management Applied Psychology Business Administration: Marketing Business Administration: Marketing Business Administration: Entertainment Industry Organizational Behavior Applied Psychology Biology Applied Psychology Business Administration Interdisciplinary Studies Accounting Interdisciplinary Studies Accounting Economics & Finance Applied Psychology Business Administration: Management Computer Science Business Administration: Sport Management Business Administration Biochemistry Accounting Economics & Finance Interdisciplinary Studies Biology Business Administration: Marketing Mathematics, Psychology Applied Psychology Game & Simulation Development Interdisciplinary Studies Business Administration Accounting Accounting Business Administration Business Administration: Sport Management Crime & Justice Business Administration Game & Simulation Development Business Administration Business Administration: Management Interdisciplinary Studies Business Administration: Marketing Biology Business Administration Business Administration: Management Accounting Interdisciplinary Studies Organizational Behavior Applied Psychology Biology Business Administration: Sport Management Accounting Business Administration: Marketing Biology Interdisciplinary Studies

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Shoemakersville, Pa. Birdsboro, Pa. Macungie, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Wittman, Md. Leesport, Pa. Newark, N.J. Reading, Pa. Reading, Pa. Perkasie, Pa. Taunton, Mass.

Boyertown, Pa. Reading, Pa. Reading, Pa. Lancaster, Pa. Reading, Pa. Bronx, N.Y. Allentown, Pa. Reading, Pa. Woodbury, N.J. Bryn Mawr, Pa. Rising Sun, Md. Tobyhanna, Pa. Hightstown, N.J. Dover, Pa. York, Pa. Reading, Pa. Brooklyn, N.Y. Reading, Pa. Phoenixville, Pa. Pottstown, Pa. Adamstown, Pa. Telford, Pa. Reading, Pa. Hershey, Pa. Brooklyn, N.Y. Reading, Pa. Collegeville, Pa. Reading, Pa. Whitehall, Pa. Reading, Pa. Elizabethtown, Pa. Perkiomenville, Pa. Sacramento, Pa. Blandon, Pa. Williamstown, N.J. Strasburg, Pa. Mohnton, Pa. Pottstown, Pa. Smyrna, Del. Randallstown, Md. Allentown, Pa. Hummelstown, Pa. Hampstead, N.C. Temple, Pa.

Shannon B. Griffin Austin C. Gross*** Truc Phuong N. Ha* Rachel Hanna Julie L. Harbonic*** Brian W. Harkins*** Jabriyah D. Harris Tiffany Harris-White* Emily M. Hathaway* Erika Heater* Veronica I. Heckman Ethan W. Hinman Moriah G. Hopkins Tara E. Huffman** Eric Jenkins August R. Jillard Irene Jimenez-Lorenzo Malayah L. Johnson Harrison S. Jones*** Christian Jusino Maria Kantner** Ethan S. Karel Hunter E. Kearns Malik E. Key Hannah Kiscadden Morgan E. Kopcik Noah A. Kulp Rebecca A. Lang* Charles M. Leidig Davon L. Linder Macie L. Littleton Preston T. Logan Abigail M. Lopez Kailen A. Macri-Grant* Eric D. Martin Ethan J. Martin Joseph Martin*** Issibell Martinez* Jordy R. Matias* Heather L. McClure Kristoffer W. Medford Andrew T. Meeley Jordan L. Melson Edward W. Meredith** Ashley P. Miller Grant T. Miller* Sean J. Miller Kathryn A. Moist Brooke D. Mowry* Olivia R. Moyer Monica Neal** Andy Nguyen*** Christina Nguyen Clyde N. Ngwa Carina J. Nieves

Psychobiology: Behavioral, Criminology Business Administration: Sport Management & Finance Business Administration, Fashion Applied Psychology Biology Applied Psychology Accounting Economics & Finance Business Administration Accounting Accounting Accounting Economics & Finance Computer Science Applied Psychology Chemistry Interdisciplinary Studies Business Administration: Finance & Management Business Administration: Finance & Marketing Business Administration: Marketing Business Administration: Management Business Administration: Management Business Administration Chemistry, Secondary Education Business Administration: Marketing Interdisciplinary Studies Business Administration Business Administration: Management, Fashion Environmental Science Biology Biology Business Administration: Sport Management Psychobiology: Molecular Business Administration: Sport Management Computer Science, English Psychology, Sociology: Criminology Business Administration: Sport Management Accounting Biology Interdisciplinary Studies Game & Simulation Development Business Administration Business Administration: Finance Business Administration: Marketing & Sport Management Business Administration: Management & Sport Management Business Administration: Sport Management Applied Psychology Business Administration: Finance Business Administration: Marketing Business Administration Biology Chemistry Applied Psychology Business Administration Computer Science Biology Business Administration, Psychology

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Sellersville, Pa. Absecon, N.J. Reading, Pa. Pequea, Pa. Bernville, Pa. Reading, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Pottstown, Pa. Reading, Pa. Mertztown, Pa. Hamburg, Pa. Havelock, N.C. Pottstown, Pa. Doylestown, Pa. Reading, Pa. Swedesboro, N.J. Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. York, Pa. Garfield, N.J. Reading, Pa. Morrisville, Pa. Bear, Del. Upper Marlboro, Md. Jonestown, Pa. Bernville, Pa. Reading, Pa. Frederica, Del. Lancaster, Pa. Cambridge, Md. Smyrna, Del. Alvin, Tex. Millersview, Tex. Reading, Pa. Greenbelt, Md. Audubon, N.J. East Earl, Pa. Reading, Pa. Reading, Pa. Parryville, Pa. Rehoboth Beach, Del. Collegeville, Pa. Gordonville, Pa. Hampstead, Md. Reading, Pa. Wernersville, Pa. Sicklerville, N.J. Lititz, Pa. Fleetwood, Pa. Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. Norristown, Pa. Harleysville, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Washington D.C. Long Branch, N.J.

Jessica Nieves*** Kaylee A. Nieves** Kyle L. Nunez* John M. O’Connor Marisa Ocker** Jesus N. Orellana* Sabryna J. Orfino Ethan R. Ortiz* Hannah E. Phillips*** Gillian H. Pierce*** Hannah E. Plowmaker*** Ryan T. Querry* Jennifer Radomski David Ramos Flores Aislin A. Reinert* Tyler C. Richards Jazmine N. Robinson Sarah N. Robinson*** Elisa Rodriguez** Antwan M. Rogers Thais Rosado Jason Roth Vincent W. Rudderow Christopher L. Rupe William Russell* Makiya S. Sanders Brianna L. Sanidad Victoria L. Schiding Emily B. Sellers Jay P. Shifflet Michele L. Smith* William A. Smith Isabelle R. Spangler-Geisler Mathew A. Sparks John Stipa** Angela K. Strunk Morgan C. Stuhltrager** Hunter W. Stump Guy W. Sullivan Alexyia M. Taylor Julien R. Thomasset Christopher J. Urban*** Peter J. Vanderwerf Julianna M. Vidal Sean Watkins*** Javontae R. Wayman Rakia S. Wiggins*** Shane T. Woodside Na’Kye A. Wright-Tinnin Alizabeth R. Zarnofsky Fatima M. Zeiber*** Rachel Zimmerman

Business Administration Biology Biochemistry Business Administration: Finance, Political Science Interdisciplinary Studies Business Administration: International Business Business Administration: Marketing & Management Biochemistry: Biotechnology Mathematics, Secondary Education Biochemistry Business Administration: Marketing Business Administration Business Administration Accounting Economics & Finance: Financial Analyst Biology Business Administration: Marketing Applied Psychology Computer Science Interdisciplinary Studies Business Administration: Management Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Business Administration: International Business Business Administration Interdisciplinary Studies Business Administration: Marketing Business Administration, Fashion Biology Business Administration: Sport Management Business Administration: Finance Applied Psychology Business Administration: Management & Sport Management Biology Interdisciplinary Studies Business Administration Interdisciplinary Studies Biochemistry Computer Science Business Administration: Management Environmental Science Business Administration, Psychology Game & Simulation Development Biology, Business Administration Biochemistry Applied Psychology Business Administration Interdisciplinary Studies Game & Simulation Development Game & Simulation Development Biochemistry Accounting Business Administration

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New Cumberland, Pa. New York, N.Y. Douglassville, Pa. Stroudsburg, Pa. Reading, Pa. Reading, Pa. Richland, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Mohrsville, Pa. Selden, N.Y. Ephrata, Pa. Lancaster, Pa. Royersford, Pa. Port Chester, N.Y. Reading, Pa. Medford, N.J. Lititz, Pa. Doylestown, Pa. Temple, Pa. Reading, Pa. Reading, Pa. Allentown, Pa. Blandon, Pa. Collegeville, Pa. Holmes, Pa. Reading, Pa. Silver Spring, Md. Lancaster, Pa. Leesport, Pa. Phoenix, Md. Schwenksville, Pa. Arnold, Md. Hanover, Pa. Sandy, Ore. Fleetwood, Pa. Reading, Pa. Lititz, Pa. Boyertown, Pa. Waynesboro, Pa. Columbia, Md. Reading, Pa. Bound Brook, N.J. Lanoka Harbor, N.J. Wood Ridge, N.J. Ambler, Pa. Magnolia, Del. Reading, Pa. Harleysville, Pa. Bear, Del. Amsterdam, N.Y. Laureldale, Pa. Drexel Hill, Pa.

COLLEGE HONORS

College honors are awarded to graduates who have achieved at least a 3.5 cumulative average, and have completed three honors courses and an honors project.

Kathryn E. Baptiste Arylissa K. Diaz Victoria R. Dyer Jason C. Eidle Julie L. Harbonic

Tara E. Huffman Caroline F. Parker Gillian H. Pierce Libni M. Rivera Sarah N. Robinson

Morgan C. Stuhltrager Michael L. Thomas Alyssa L. Zerbe

DEPARTMENTAL DISTINCTION

Departmental distinction is awarded to graduates who have achieved at least a 3.25 cumulative average, a 3.5 average in their academic department and have completed an honors project.

Kathryn E. Baptiste, Biology Lillian K. Carney, Psychology Arylissa K. Diaz, Psychology Victoria R. Dyer, Political Science Jason C. Eidle, Psychology Julie L. Harbonic, Biology Tara E. Huffman, Chemistry Caroline F. Parker, Fashion

Gillian H. Pierce, Chemistry Libni M. Rivera, Communications Sarah N. Robinson, Computer Science Tamia A. Robinson, Psychology Morgan C. Stuhltrager, Biochemistry Michael L. Thomas, Psychology Althea M. Welsch, History Alyssa L. Zerbe, Psychology

SOCIETY OF JACOB ALBRIGHT SCHOLARS

Membership in the Society of Jacob Albright Scholars is awarded to graduates who have completed at least half their course work at Albright and who have a cumulative average of 3.85 or above.

Kevin X. Aguila Madeline A. Albright Jordan L. Brown Lillian K. Carney Evan W. Chittick Victoria R. Dyer Jason C. Eidle Dakota L. Ford Laurel A. Gingrich Kennedy L. Greene Austin C. Gross Julie L. Harbonic Olivia T. Holeva

Daniil Artemovich Imanov Emily P. Johnson Harrison S. Jones Zycara R. Jones Marina Kase Joel W. Loos Alexis Mahon Joseph Martin Jessica Nieves Hannah E. Phillips Gillian Pierce Hannah E. Plowmaker

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Libni M. Rivera Sarah N. Robinson Tamia A. Robinson Ally C. Santos Dylan M. Sokolovich Lisa Statler Christopher J. Urban Althea M. Welsch Alainna D. Welty Fatima M. Zeiber Alyssa L. Zerbe

EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Exchange students who have completed their final year of schooling at Albright College.

Marine Brigitte Dominique Sophie Roederer Aix en Provence, France Tristan Raymond Laurent Rochas Grenoble, France

ALPHA KAPPA DELTA INDUCTEES The International Sociology Honor Society

Jennifer A. Brown Kailen A. Macri-Grant Rachel O. Misciagna Michael L. Thomas Alison M. Witthaut

ALPHA SIGMA LAMBDA INDUCTEES National Honor Society for Students in Continuing Higher Education

Mandy L. Ash Melissa C. Dogonniuck Jessica Gomez Brian W. Harkins Stefanie Serbin Rakia S. Wiggins

PSI CHI INDUCTEES

The International Honor Society in Psychology

Aliyah K. Crawford Lillian K. Carney Taisha N. Charles Jaime P. Dagostino Arylissa K. Diaz

Jason C. Eidle Jamison M. Griffin Ashley S. Hansen Siani R. Justice-Smith Carina A. Nieves

Laura A. Poynter Tamia A. Robinson Shaem C. Spencer Michael L. Thomas Alyssa L. Zerbe

PI SIGMA ALPHA INDUCTEES National Political Science Honor Society

Rafiatou A. Abdou Victoria R. Dyer Daniil Artemovich Imanov Jacob R. Kutzler

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PRIZES AND AWARDS

The following prizes and awards recognize academic achievement, cultural contributions and outstanding leadership.

Madeline A. Albright............. William E.C. and Mary Dearden Chair in Business Administration Scholars Award: Accounting Mandy L. Ash.................................................................................................................................................Green Lee Award Katie M. Ayala Hernandez.......................William E.C. and Mary Dearden Chair in Business Administration Scholars Award: Combined Business, and the Communications Department Faculty Award Amanda L. Baker................................................................................Edwin R. and Regina L. Joseph Commencement Award Jack C. Baldwin........................................William E.C. and Mary Dearden Chair in Business Administration Scholars Award: Entertainment Industry Studies Kathryn E. Baptiste............. Gold A Award, and the Dr. Gerald Kreider Award for Student Research in the Biological Sciences Jennifer A. Brown........................................................................................................ Franklin Joseph Commencement Award Jordan L. Brown................................................................................. Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Kelchner Memorial Award, and the Dr. Sarel P. Fuchs Secondary Education Award Stephanie V. Brown...............................................................Dr. Morgan S. Heller Memorial Chemistry Award, and the DBC Undergraduate Award in Biochemistry or Chemical Biology Lillian K. Carney....................................................................................................................... Psychology Department Award Taisha N. Charles......................................................... Gold A Award, Outstanding Service to Psychology Department award, and the Evelyn Boquist Kemp & Esther Boquist Strauch Memorial Award Alicia L. Cone................................................................Ed Flagg and M. Cornelius Trayes Award in Journalism: Photography Jenna P. Crosby........................................................................................................... Franklin Joseph Commencement Award Tina M. Crouse...............................................................................................................................................Green Lee Award Stacey S. Darcelin............................................................................................................ Ella M. Schaeffer Music Award: Voice Gavin O. Daullary............................................... Allen McKenney III Memorial Fund Prize, and the Religious Studies Award Jacqueline P. Deakyne ................................................................................................................. Rose Sack Social Work Award Melissa C. Dogonniuck...................................................................................................................................Green Lee Award Victoria R. Dyer......................................................................................................................Morris Maltzer (Pre-Law) Award Jason C. Eidle............................................................................................Outstanding Individual Contribution to Psychology Amanda L. Fritz..............................................................................................................................................Green Lee Award Austin C. Gross...........................William E.C. and Mary Dearden Chair in Business Administration Scholars Award: Finance Michael R. Gruber......................................................................Ella M. Schaeffer Music Award: Instrumental, WXAC Award Zachery W. Halenda.......................................................................................................Crime and Justice Achievement Award Gwynneth C. Hamilton.............................................................................Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Kelchner Memorial Award Julie L. Harbonic....................................................................................................................... Lucille Griswold Albright Prize Veronica I. Heckman................................William E.C. and Mary Dearden Chair in Business Administration Scholars Award: Accounting, Economics and Finance Olivia T. Holeva...............................................Gold A Award, Alumni Graduation Honor, Ellery B. Haskell Memorial Award (Religious Studies), and the Music Industry Award Tara E. Huffman.................................... American Chemical Society Division of Organic Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Organic Chemistry, Division of Inorganic Chemistry: Undergraduate Award in Inorganic Chemistry, and the Dr. Morgan S. Heller Memorial Chemistry Award Emily P. Johnson........... Albrightian Contributor of the Year, Ed Flagg and M. Cornelius Trayes Award in Journalism: Writing Harrison S. Jones.................William E.C. and Mary Dearden Chair in Business Administration Scholars Award: Management Zycara R. Jones......................................................................................Gold A Award, and the Walling Leach Memorial Prize

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Ethan S. Karel..............................................................................................American Institute of Chemists: Chemistry Award Jacob R. Kutzler............................................................................................................ Lewis E. Smith Political Science Award Adrian J. Lopez............................................................................................................... Ella M. Schaeffer Music Award: Voice Kailen A. Macri-Grant....................................................................................................... Lisamarie Cope ’02 Memorial Prize Dominick J. Magalhaes......................................................................................................................E. Michael Sheffer Award Eric D. Martin............................................................................................ Conway Family Endowed Commencement Award Ethan J. Martin..................................................................................................... Louis D. Pepe Memorial Accounting Award Joseph Martin....................................................................................................................... P. Kenneth Nase M.D. ’55 Award Emily R. McCormick........................................................................................................................... Costume Design Award Jordan L. Melson................................................................William E.C. and Mary Dearden Chair in Business Administration Scholars Award: Sports Management Rachel O. Misciagna.............................................................................................................................................Spanish Prize Tiaja J. Money...................................................................................................................................... Albright Improv Award Ray A. Negron................................................................................................................ Ella M. Schaeffer Music Award: Voice Jessica Nieves...................................................................................................................................................Green Lee Award Kaylee A. Nieves........................................................................................................................ Cyrus Beekey Memorial Award Kyle L. Nunez................................David A. Caramanica Endowed Memorial Award, and the Eileen Walker Memorial Award Jesus N. Orellana................................................................William E.C. and Mary Dearden Chair in Business Administration Scholars Award: International Business Sabryna J. Orfino....................William E.C. and Mary Dearden Chair in Business Administration Scholars Award: Marketing Ethan R. Ortiz........................................................................................ American Institute of Chemists: Biochemistry Award Felicia O. Oyekola...............................................................................................................Outstanding Fashion Senior Award Katelyn E. Patrick................................................................................................................. Philip A. Eyrich Memorial Award Hannah E. Phillips.....................................Dr. Sarel P. Fuchs Secondary Education Award, and the Ray Mest ’62 Math Award Gillian H. Pierce................................................................................Gold A Award, the Paul M. Leininger Chemistry Award, American Chemical Society Award, and the Spanish Prize Aislin A. Reinert.........................................................................................................Marcus H. Green Pre-professional Award Libni M. Rivera.........................................................................................Department of Theatre Award, and the French Prize Sarah N. Robinson............Classical Languages Department Latin Award: Advanced, and the Senior Computer Science Award Victoria L. Schiding................................................................................................. Drs. Richard and Fredericka Heller Award Dylan M. Sokolovich...................................... Albrightian Contributor of the Year, and the Ed Flagg and M. Cornelius Trayes Award in Journalism: Photography and Layout Morgan C. Stuhltrager............................................................................................... Benjamin H. Handorf Chemistry Award Alexyia M. Taylor............................................................................................................ Edwin L. Bell Endowed Biology Prize Althea M. Welsch................................................................................... Dr. J. Dale Yoder ’57 Commencement History Award Alainna D. Welty........................................................................................................................Department of Theatre Award Alyssa L. Zerbe...............................................................Gold A Award, the David A. Caramanica Endowed Memorial Award, the Muhlenberg Goodwill Prize, and the Thomas H. Gerstley Memorial Award

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FACULTY AWARDS The Dr. Henry P. and M. Paige Laughlin Distinguished Faculty Award Lesley Goodman, Ph.D. Associate Professor of English and Department Chair

The Laughlin Research Award for Faculty Scholarship Elizabeth Polley, M.F.A. Assistant Professor of Theatre

The Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award Guillaume deSyon, Ph.D. Professor of History

The Class of ’49 Annadora Vesper Shirk Award for Faculty Scholarship Patricia Turning, Ph.D. Associate Professor of History and Department Chair

The United Methodist Exemplary Teaching Award Teresa Gilliams, Ph.D. Professor of English

Melinda Riccio ’94 Memorial Excellence in Teaching Award Wendy Bartkus, M.S. Chair and Instructor of Applied Psychology

Laura Gelety, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Psychology

Lisa Hain, Psy.D.

Associate Professor of Psychology

Melissa Wells, M.B.A.

Chair, Business Administration and Digital Marketing & Sales

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Tami Correll Pinchiaroli ’03 Deborah St. Clair Radwanski, Ph.D. Michael H. Reese ’86 Scott L. Rehr Bjorn Reigle ’04 Yamil Sanchez Rivera, Ed.D. Michael D. Scales Jorge J. Scheirer, M.D. ’85 John F. Schultz, Esq. ’86 Patricia F. Shermot, CME, CUDE Nancy G. Shores, J.D. Peter D. Stanislawczyk David W. Stonesifer, CPA ’96 Susannah B. Truitt ’91 Charnita Zeigler-Johnson, Ph.D. ’92

Ronald Scheese ’83, Chair Tiffenia D. Archie, Ph.D. ’92, Vice Chair Stephanie Dupaul, Ed.D., Secretary Suzanne E. Anderson, M.Ed., P.C.C. Dwight Davis, M.Div. ’97 Jacquelyn S. Fetrow, Ph.D. ’82 Benedetto Franco ’06 Josephine A. Gruber ’10 Kristine Hazzard ’83 Daniel B. Huyett, Esq. Robin M. Hynicka ’75 Scott Keaton, CPA ’88 Karen A. Marrongelle, Ph.D. ’95 John P. McAllister ’94 W. C. Jack Miller ’82

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CHAIRS EMERITI Jeffrey J. Joyce ’83 John T. Baily ’65 Salvatore M. Cutrona Sr. ’73 John F. Horrigan Jr. George A. Seighman ’62

TRUSTEES EMERITI Robert A. Bittenbender ’63 John H. Broadbent Jr. Nancy C. Dettra ’53 The Reverend Dr. James L. Harring ’52 Barbara J. Kline William G. Koch Sr., CPA ’64 Christ G. Kraras ’69 Andrew Maier II Leslie A. Mardenborough ’68 Samuel A. McCullough P. Sue Perrotty ’75 Karen A. Rightmire ’69 John K. Roessner III ’61 John D. Scholl ’69 The Reverend Dr. Dorothy Watson Tatem John P. Weidenhammer Thomas W. Weik

PRESIDENT’S CABINET Karen A. Campbell

Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic and Campus Life

Thomas A. Chaves ’85

Vice President for Advancement

Richard E. Ferry

Co-Director of Athletics and Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Jason U. Hoerr ’08

Director of Operational and System Effectiveness

Bethany Kirkner

Executive Assistant to the President

Janice J. Luck ’96

Co-Director of Athletics and Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Adelle L. Schade

Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Chief Strategy Officer

Caryn E. Stopper

Vice President for Enrollment Management

Jennifer P. Stoudt

Vice President for Communications

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We would like to express special thanks to the following:

FLAG BEARERS Jahmali Buchanan ’25 Lyderiah Robinson ’25 Jenna Shallop ’25

ALBRIGHT CHORAL ENSEMBLE PERFORMERS Angel Alvarado ’27 Jacob Bowers ’25 Lia Bueno Pichardo ’27 Elizabeth Churchill ’25 Arylissa K. Diaz ’24 Lily Ellefson ’26 Bailey Erskine ’26 Brooke Gibson ’27 Jillian Grice ’25 Olivia T. Holeva ’24 Gabrielle Kopala ’27 Adrian J. Lopez ’24 Ray A. Negron ’24 Shannon Plasha ’27 Ian Poole ’26 Julia Poole ’26 Daniel Reyes ’25 Alexander C. Rodriguez ’24 Deandrah Rodriguez ’24 Isabella Tewfik ’27 Beatrice Thomas ’26 Emily G. Woznicki ’24

Special thanks to this year’s Commencement Ambassadors!

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THE TRADITION OF ACADEMIC ATTIRE The caps, gowns and hoods worn at academic functions date from the 12th century when the attire of scholars was that of clerics. European institutions continue to exhibit diversity in their academic attire, but American colleges and universities established a standard for academic dress in 1895.

American academic regalia derive primarily from the attire prescribed at Oxford and Cambridge Universities during the reign of Henry VIII in England. The gown for the bachelor’s degree has pointed sleeves; the gown for the master’s degree has an oblong sleeve with the front cut in an arc; and the doctoral gown has a bell-shaped sleeve with three velvet bars and has velvet panels around the neck and down the front.

The hood was originally used as a cape, a cowl and a container for collecting alms. The bachelor’s hood is three feet long with a two-inch velvet border; the master’s is three and one-half feet long with a three-inch border; and the doctor’s is four feet long with a five-inch border. The hoods are lined with the colors of the college or university conferring the degree, and the color of the border indicates the discipline in which the degree was earned.

The traditional square, black “mortarboard” cap is variously said to represent the shape of a scholar’s books, a mason’s mortarboard or the Oxford quadrangle. Tassels are black or a color appropriate to the subject studied, although holders of doctoral degrees may have gold tassels. Soft velvet caps are also often worn by those with doctoral degrees.

THE MACE The mace was presented to the college community on Founders Day, May 1, 1996, and made its first ceremonial appearance during the 1996 Baccalaureate. The mace is traditionally carried by a senior member of the faculty designated as the honorary marshal, it is a symbol of the sovereignty of Albright College and heralds the beginning of the academic procession.

Carved by Philadelphia-area sculptor James Victor, the 391/2-inch-long mace is crafted from oak and richly stained in walnut. Crowning the mace is a representation of Sylvan Chapel, the oldest building on Albright’s campus, with inlaid bronze crosses symbolic of the college’s United Methodist affiliation. The college seal, in copper, adorns the front and back, and brass plates engraved with the names and dates of Albright’s presidents are placed on the sides.

The tradition of the mace in an academic ceremony is the result of a long evolution. From the 11th to the early 16th centuries, the mace (derived from the French masse) was a wooden club used in hand-to-hand combat. It was common practice for medieval monarchs to be protected by trusted sergeants-at-arms who carried maces. The weapon soon came to be regarded as a royal symbol and often was heavily ornamented with silver and gold including the royal seal and coat-of-arms.

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THE SEAL

The Albright College seal was first designed and used in 1906. Depicted within the seal’s circle is a symbolic lamp of wisdom, a laurel wreath, and several books. Under the lamp is inscribed “Instit an MDCCCLVI,” (founded in 1856), the date when Albright’s predecessor, Union Seminary, was chartered. Circling the central seal are the words “Albright College Veritas et Justitia,” which translates to “Albright College, truth and justice.” The seal, in medallion form, is worn by the president of the college on all ceremonial occasions.

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