164 TH 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.
F aculty M arshals
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
P rocessional
Led by the Kutztown Pipe Band
o P ening o F 164 th c o MM ence M ent c ere M ony
Brenda Ingram-Wallace, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Advocacy and Full Participation and Associate Professor of Psychology, Grand Marshal
t he s tar s Pangled B anner * 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
i nvocation
Melvin Sensenig, M.Div., Ph.D. Chaplain
g reetings F ro M the B oard o F t rustees
Ronald Scheese ’83 Chair, Board of Trustees
W elco M e
Jacquelyn S. Fetrow, Ph.D. ’82 President and Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
s enior a ddress
Taisha N. Charles ’24
s enior P er F or M ance
Olivia T. Holeva ’24
c on F erring o F d egrees h onoris c ausa
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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c o MM ence M ent a ddress
Saidah Arrika Ekulona ’92
r eader
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
a Warding o F M aster ’ s a cade M ic h oods
c on F erring o F d egrees c andidates
Jacquelyn S. Fetrow, Ph.D. ’82
Presented by Karen A. Campbell, Ph.D.
a Warding o F B accalaureate a cade M ic h oods
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
a cce P tance o F the d egrees
Sierra N. Chandler ’24
Senior Class Representative
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W elco M e to the a lu M ni a ssociation
Blake J. Tobias Jr. ’17
President, Alumni Association
P resentation o F the s enior c lass g i F t
Jacqueline P. Deakyne ’24
Senior Class Gift Committee Member
P resentation o F the l ex o . M c M illan iii a Ward o F g ratitude
Adrian J. Lopez ’24 President, Student Government Association
P resident ’ s F are W ell to the c lass o F 2024
Jacquelyn S. Fetrow, Ph.D. ’82
a l M a M ater *
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.
B enediction *
Ibrahim Bangura, M.Div. Chaplain
r ecessional *
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
s aidah a rrika e kulona ’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
t aisha n . c harles ’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
o livia t. h oleva ’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
h onors
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*** PK-4 Grade Education Boyertown, Pa.
Elizabeth G. Bacovin*** Art Education Bordentown, N.J.
Dahmier S. Banks**
Secondary Education York, Pa.
Jakob E. Banks Business Warminster, Pa.
Courtney A. Barger*** English Second Language Education Reading, Pa.
Kayla Barrientos-Collins**
Sasha D. Becker***
Business Reading, Pa.
Secondary Education Temple, Pa.
Donna Birchard*** Applied Psychology Kutztown, Pa.
Tina M. Blatt***
General Education Shoemakersville, Pa.
Connor Bortz** Athletic Leadership Whitehall, Pa.
Miranda N. Brown*** Athletic Leadership Reading, Pa.
Stacy M. Clugston** Organizational Behavior Applied Psychology North Wales, Pa.
Elizabeth Donahoe***
General Education Temple, Pa.
Blair R. Eckensen*** Applied Psychology Ithaca, N.Y.
Ekeoma Ekeleme***
Special Education – General Philadelphia, Pa.
Courtney Ell-Suders*** Organizational Behavior Applied Psychology Paradise, Pa.
Stephany Escalante*
Charlene Fourquet-Ruiz*
Ella M. Fox***
Karen M. Frantz***
Business Fairfield, Conn.
General Education Reading, Pa.
General Education Sellersville, Pa.
General Education Myerstown, Pa.
Carissa A. Gavitt*** Art Education Muncy Valley, Pa.
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*
Applied Psychology Point Pleasant Beach, N.J.
General Education Cockeysville, Md.
Applied Psychology Pottstown, Pa.
Applied Psychology Lancaster, Pa.
Athletic Leadership Harleysville, Pa.
PreK-4 Grade Education Philadelphia, Pa.
General Education Wernersville, Pa.
Secondary Education Reading, Pa.
Applied Psychology Effort, Pa.
Secondary Education Reading, Pa.
General Education Reading, Pa.
General Education Lincoln University, Pa.
Business Reading, Pa.
Jordan Keefer*** Art Education Mc Connellsburg, Pa.
John Keister*** Applied Psychology Fort Campbell, Ky.
Courtney Kilian*
Athletic Leadership Swarthmore, Pa.
Christine M. Krince*** Special Education Levittown, Pa.
Monika Kusz** Applied Psychology Linden, N.J.
Anthony J. Laite
Alex M. Lipton***
Jessica Mandel***
Karlene A. Marston**
Gianna M. Mayfield**
Business Tranquility, N.J.
Secondary Education Philadelphia, Pa.
General Education Jamison, Pa.
General Education Morrisville, Pa.
General Education Point Pleasant, N.J.
Katherine Mazzamuto** Business Schwenksville, Pa.
Maria A. McDonnell*** Applied Psychology Fleetwood, Pa.
Angel J. Medina
Jose A. Miranda
Shelly N. Moore
Athletic Leadership Salt Lake City, Utah
Applied Psychology Reading, Pa.
Applied Psychology Philadelphia, Pa.
Lauren M. Moulin*** Innovation & Entrepreneurship Education Reading, Pa.
Alita Murray***
Emmanuel Nguifeu Kamla***
Steven W. Noll***
Emily M. Orange**
Cindy Pabon
General Education, Secondary Education Pottstown, Pa.
Secondary Education Owings Mills, Md.
Athletic Leadership Reading, Pa.
Business Glenolden, Pa.
Applied Psychology Columbia, Pa.
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Flora-Viv Quartsin* Applied Psychology Newark, N.J.
Amina Rauf** Athletic Leadership Bowie, Md.
Jennifer M. Reiff** Applied Psychology Pottstown, Pa.
Alexandra O. Rentz*** General Education, Early Childhood Education Hazleton, Pa.
Alaina S. Ricci** Athletic Leadership West Chester, Pa.
Cameron P. Rodgers*** Business Northampton, Pa.
Nicole M. Rohlfing*** Applied Psychology Reading, Pa.
Geri A. Rowan*** PK-4 Grade Education Upper Darby, Pa.
Brian E. Sanchez*** Secondary Education Washington D.C.
Kayla Scarpill*** Applied Psychology Phoenixville, Pa.
Nina M. Schlegel*** Business Bernville, Pa.
Alyssa Schultz*** Applied Psychology Summit Hill, Pa.
Kayla M. Showers** Applied Psychology Lebanon, Pa.
Cary N. Shurtz*** Art Education Telford, Pa.
Lisa Shutter* Psychology, Sociology Elizabethtown, Pa.
Jadene D. Smith Business Philadelphia, Pa.
Jennifer L. Smith*** Business Mount Laurel, N.J.
Trinity J. Smith*** General Education Reading, Pa.
Dallas L. Sowers*** Secondary Education Reading, Pa.
Justin Speirs*** PK-4 Grade Education Frederick, Md.
Michael J. Stahl*** Applied Psychology Oley, Pa.
Faith A. Standen*** Applied Psychology Vincentown, N.J.
Michael A. Stump*** Secondary Education Reading, Pa.
Kathrynne A. Thomas Art Education Boyertown, Pa.
Robyn Thomas*** Applied Psychology Allentown, Pa.
Tyler D. Vokes*** Secondary Education Mohnton, Pa.
Abigail R. Wilczynski*** General Education Philadelphia, Pa.
Ofelia D. Zapata*** General Education, Early Childhood Education Hazleton, Pa.
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BACHELOR OF ARTS
Rafiatou A. Abdou Political Science New York, N.Y.
Sulaiman A. Ali Fashion: Design & Merchandising Philadelphia, Pa.
Jonathon M. Alvarez Crime & Justice Vernon, N.J.
Katie M. Ayala Hernandez Communications: Public Relations & Advertising, Business Administration: Management & Marketing Reading, Pa.
Lizaura Baez Trinidad Child & Family Studies Riverside, N.J.
Katherine A. Banholzer Psychology Huntingtown, Md.
Jared M. Banks Communications: Public Relations & Advertising Philadelphia, Pa.
Nicholas C. Barton** History, Secondary Education Wilmington, Del.
Kyleyah I. Belilla Psychology: Child Development, Early Childhood Education Reading, Pa.
Ayden G. Biancone Psychology Reading, Pa.
Malik D. Bootman Sociology Glenside, Pa.
Jennifer A. Brown** Crime & Justice Mohrsville, Pa.
Jordan L. Brown*** English, Secondary Education Selinsgrove, Pa.
Patrick J. Buerke History, Philosophy Reading, Pa.
Nicholas A. Bush History Nottingham, Md.
Aaliyah Cantave Psychology Temple, Pa.
Lillian K. Carney*** Psychology, Early Childhood Education Hummelstown, Pa.
Brandon B. Ceccardi** Individualized Studies Reading, Pa.
David J. Cesiano Sociology: Criminology Hillsborough, N.J.
Zachary Chan Theatre Quakertown, Pa.
Sierra N. Chandler* Political Science, Psychology York, Pa.
Elyssa N. Cheesman Fashion: Design & Merchandising Lititz, Pa.
Ka Kei Chui* Digital Studio Art Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong
Katie A. Cody Psychology Westminster, Md.
Alicia L. Cone** Digital Communications Morgantown, Pa.
Luigi R. Costigliola Crime & Justice Staten Island, N.Y.
Aliyah K. Crawford Psychology, Sociology: Criminology Titusville, N.J.
Jenna P. Crosby Criminology, Environmental Studies Stewartstown, Pa.
Jaime P. Dagostino Psychology, Early Childhood Education Philadelphia, Pa.
Stacey S. Darcelin Music Industry Studies Piscataway, N.J.
Gavin O. Daullary Environmental Studies, Religious Studies Toms River, N.J.
Devine J. Davis Communications: Journalism Sicklerville, N.J.
Jacqueline P. Deakyne Sociology, Early Childhood Education: Family Studies Edison, N.J.
Jacob H. Decker Child & Family Studies Toms River, N.J.
Arylissa K. Diaz* Psychology Willow Street, Pa.
Victoria R. Dyer*** Political Science Easton, Pa.
Jason C. Eidle*** Psychology Boyertown, Pa.
Caleb R. Ferns History Philadelphia, Pa.
Shaniya M. Fowler Fashion: Design & Merchandising Philadelphia, Pa.
Lacey Franklin-Foreman Fashion: Design & Merchandising Washington D.C.
Laurel A. Gingrich*** Communications: Journalism, Fashion Gilford, N.H.
Mya D. Glogovics Fashion: Merchandising Little Falls, N.J.
Caroline E. Golembiewski Psychology Reading, Pa.
Imani M. Gonzalez Fashion: Design & Merchandising Clifton Heights, Pa.
Nysair S. Green Digital Studio Art Philadelphia, Pa.
Kennedy L. Greene*** Digital Studio Art Randallstown, Md.
Jamison M. Griffin* Psychology Olney, Md.
Michael R. Gruber Music Industry Studies Elkton, Md.
Frank G. Hagen Music Industry Studies Levittown, Pa.
Zachery W. Halenda Crime & Justice Wilkes Barre, Pa.
Gwynneth C. Hamilton Secondary Education, English Littlestown, Pa.
Ashley S. Hansen Psychology, Spanish Reading, Pa.
Alisa Hasanaj Urban Affairs Bridgewater, N.J.
Rebecca L. Heater** History Reading, Pa.
Taylor D. Heflin 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
Fashion: Merchandising Blandon, Pa.
History, Political Science Harrisburg, Pa.
History Reading, Pa.
Music Industry Studies Douglassville, Pa.
Health Psychology Millersville, Md.
Communications Trenton, N.J.
Daniil Artemovich Imanov*** Political Science Lancaster, Pa.
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*
Environmental Studies Philadelphia, Pa.
Fashion: Design Philadelphia, Pa.
Fashion: Design & Merchandising Baltimore, Md.
Communications: Journalism, Fashion Robesonia, Pa.
Communications: Public Relations & Advertising New York, N.Y.
Communications, Public Health Philadelphia, Pa.
Arts Administration, Theatre Philadelphia, Pa.
Psychology, Sociology: Criminology Philadelphia, Pa.
Music Industry Studies San Jose, Calif.
Fashion: Merchandising Kumagaya-shi, Japan
Fashion: Costume Design Fair Lawn, N.J.
History Selinsgrove, Pa.
Sociology, Family Studies Newark, Del.
Sociology: Anthropology Pottstown, Pa.
Political Science Boyertown, Pa.
Sociology: Criminology Nutley, N.J.
Fashion: Design & Merchandising Reading, Pa.
International Relations, Sociology Scottdale, Pa.
Psychology Reading, Pa.
French Accokeek, Md.
Music Industry Studies Devon, Pa.
History Bayonne, N.J.
Psychology Coopersburg, Pa.
History, Secondary Education Stroudsburg, Pa.
Fashion: Design & Merchandising Sharpsburg, Ga.
Theatre Camden, N.J.
Fashion: Design & Merchandising Millburn, N.J.
Fashion: Costume Design Philadelphia, Pa.
Crime & Justice Coplay, Pa.
Sociology: Family Studies, Spanish Columbia, Pa.
Fashion: Merchandising Glassboro, N.J.
Psychology, Sociology: Criminology Philadelphia, Pa.
Music Industry Studies Lancaster, Pa.
Psychology, Spanish Reading, Pa.
Criminology Chambersburg, Pa.
Psychology Philadelphia, Pa.
Fashion: Design & Merchandising Philadelphia, Pa.
History Bellmore, N.Y.
Fashion: Merchandising Philadelphia, Pa.
Fashion: Design Plainfield, N.J.
Fashion: Design & Merchandising Elkton, Md.
International Relations, Public Health Abingdon, Md.
Psychology: Child Development Honey Grove, Tex.
Music Industry Studies Westfield, N.J.
Crime & Justice Pompton Plains, N.J.
Psychology Elmendorf, Tex.
Theatre Washington D.C.
English, Sociology: Family Studies York, Pa.
Fashion: Design Milford, Pa.
Fashion: Design Elmont, N.Y.
Fashion: Design Ambler, Pa.
Libni M. Rivera*** Communications Reading, Pa.
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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 Red Hill, Pa.
Music Industry Studies Pipersville, Pa.
Family Studies, Early Childhood Education Newton, N.J.
Theatre York, Pa.
Communications: Public Relations & Advertising Fort Washington, Pa.
Communications: Public Relations and Advertising Douglassville, Pa.
Fashion: Design & Merchandising Bangor, Pa.
Psychology, Sociology: Criminology Pennington, N.J.
Psychology Reading, Pa.
Fashion: Design & Merchandising Camp Hill, Pa.
Digital Communications Reading, Pa.
Psychology Hanover, Md.
Fashion: Design Southampton, Pa.
English, Philosophy Temple, Pa.
Communications: Journalism, Psychology, Sociology Silver Spring, Md.
Fashion: Design & Merchandising Howell, N.J.
Communications: Public Relations & Advertising, Public Health Harrisburg, Pa.
Crime & Justice Reading, Pa.
Fashion: Design Philadelphia, Pa.
Art Reading, Pa.
Fashion: Design Blandon, Pa.
Communications: Journalism North Wales, Pa.
History Newark, N.J.
Arts Administration, Visual Communication Design Temple, Pa.
Sociology Baltimore, Md.
Political Science, Sociology: Criminology Cheltenham, Pa.
Health Psychology Charlotte Hall, Md.
Fashion: Merchandising Danbury, Conn.
History Reading, Pa.
Arts Administration, Theatre Coatesville, Pa.
Communications: Public Relations & Advertising Marcus Hook, Pa.
Digital Studio Art Ephrata, Pa.
English, Sociology Reading, Pa.
Art Milford, Pa.
Crime & Justice Reading, Pa.
Theatre, Early Childhood Education Coatesville, Pa.
Theatre Douglassville, Pa.
Art, Psychology Pine Grove, Pa.
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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
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Biology Shoemakersville, Pa.
Game & Simulation Development Birdsboro, Pa.
Accounting Macungie, Pa.
Business Administration: Sport Management Philadelphia, Pa.
Business Administration: Management Wittman, Md.
Applied Psychology Leesport, Pa.
Business Administration: Marketing Newark, N.J.
Business Administration: Marketing Reading, Pa.
Business Administration: Entertainment Industry Reading, Pa.
Organizational Behavior Applied Psychology Perkasie, Pa.
Biology Taunton, Mass.
Applied Psychology Boyertown, Pa.
Business Administration Reading, Pa.
Interdisciplinary Studies Reading, Pa.
Accounting Lancaster, Pa.
Interdisciplinary Studies Reading, Pa.
Accounting Economics & Finance Bronx, N.Y.
Applied Psychology Allentown, Pa.
Business Administration: Management Reading, Pa.
Computer Science Woodbury, N.J.
Business Administration: Sport Management Bryn Mawr, Pa.
Business Administration Rising Sun, Md.
Biochemistry Tobyhanna, Pa.
Accounting Economics & Finance Hightstown, N.J.
Interdisciplinary Studies Dover, Pa.
Biology York, Pa.
Business Administration: Marketing Reading, Pa.
Taisha N. Charles Mathematics, Psychology Brooklyn, N.Y.
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
Applied Psychology Reading, Pa.
Game & Simulation Development Phoenixville, Pa.
Interdisciplinary Studies Pottstown, Pa.
Business Administration Adamstown, Pa.
Accounting Telford, Pa.
Accounting Reading, Pa.
Business Administration Hershey, Pa.
Business Administration: Sport Management Brooklyn, N.Y.
Crime & Justice Reading, Pa.
Business Administration Collegeville, Pa.
Game & Simulation Development Reading, Pa.
Business Administration Whitehall, Pa.
Business Administration: Management Reading, Pa.
Lisa M. Evans*** Interdisciplinary Studies Elizabethtown, Pa.
Adam C. Ferdock**
Kassidy R. Filosa*
Michael C. Flammer*
Marissa I. Forant
Dakota L. Ford***
Business Administration: Marketing Perkiomenville, Pa.
Biology Sacramento, Pa.
Business Administration Blandon, Pa.
Business Administration: Management Williamstown, N.J.
Accounting Strasburg, Pa.
Amanda L. Fritz*** Interdisciplinary Studies Mohnton, Pa.
Marcia E. Gaffey** Organizational Behavior Applied Psychology Pottstown, Pa.
Angelina H. Gaglio Biology Smyrna, Del.
Bryan R. Gambrill
Coralis M. Garcia
Colby A. Gaylor*
Riley D. Geraghty
Jessica Gomez***
Business Administration: Sport Management Randallstown, Md.
Accounting Allentown, Pa.
Business Administration: Marketing Hummelstown, Pa.
Biology Hampstead, N.C.
Interdisciplinary Studies Temple, Pa.
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Shannon B. Griffin Psychobiology: Behavioral, Criminology Sellersville, Pa.
Austin C. Gross*** Business Administration: Sport Management & Finance Absecon, N.J.
Truc Phuong N. Ha*
Business Administration, Fashion Reading, Pa.
Rachel Hanna Applied Psychology Pequea, Pa.
Julie L. Harbonic*** Biology Bernville, Pa.
Brian W. Harkins*** Applied Psychology Reading, Pa.
Jabriyah D. Harris
Accounting Economics & Finance Philadelphia, Pa.
Tiffany Harris-White* Business Administration Pottstown, Pa.
Emily M. Hathaway* Accounting Reading, Pa.
Erika Heater* Accounting Mertztown, Pa.
Veronica I. Heckman
Accounting Economics & Finance Hamburg, Pa.
Ethan W. Hinman Computer Science Havelock, N.C.
Moriah G. Hopkins Applied Psychology Pottstown, Pa.
Tara E. Huffman** Chemistry Doylestown, Pa.
Eric Jenkins
August R. Jillard
Irene Jimenez-Lorenzo
Malayah L. Johnson
Harrison S. Jones***
Christian Jusino
Maria Kantner**
Ethan S. Karel
Hunter E. Kearns
Interdisciplinary Studies Reading, Pa.
Business Administration: Finance & Management Swedesboro, N.J.
Business Administration: Finance & Marketing Philadelphia, Pa.
Business Administration: Marketing Philadelphia, Pa.
Business Administration: Management York, Pa.
Business Administration: Management Garfield, N.J.
Business Administration Reading, Pa.
Chemistry, Secondary Education Morrisville, Pa.
Business Administration: Marketing Bear, Del.
Malik E. Key Interdisciplinary Studies Upper Marlboro, Md.
Hannah Kiscadden
Morgan E. Kopcik
Noah A. Kulp
Business Administration Jonestown, Pa.
Business Administration: Management, Fashion Bernville, Pa.
Environmental Science Reading, Pa.
Rebecca A. Lang* Biology Frederica, Del.
Charles M. Leidig Biology Lancaster, Pa.
Davon L. Linder
Macie L. Littleton
Preston T. Logan
Abigail M. Lopez
Kailen A. Macri-Grant*
Eric D. Martin
Business Administration: Sport Management Cambridge, Md.
Psychobiology: Molecular Smyrna, Del.
Business Administration: Sport Management Alvin, Tex.
Computer Science, English Millersview, Tex.
Psychology, Sociology: Criminology Reading, Pa.
Business Administration: Sport Management Greenbelt, Md.
Ethan J. Martin Accounting Audubon, N.J.
Joseph Martin*** Biology East Earl, Pa.
Issibell Martinez* Interdisciplinary Studies Reading, Pa.
Jordy R. Matias* Game & Simulation Development Reading, Pa.
Heather L. McClure Business Administration Parryville, Pa.
Kristoffer W. Medford Business Administration: Finance Rehoboth Beach, Del.
Andrew T. Meeley Business Administration: Marketing & Sport Management Collegeville, Pa.
Jordan L. Melson Business Administration: Management & Sport Management Gordonville, Pa.
Edward W. Meredith** Business Administration: Sport Management Hampstead, Md.
Ashley P. Miller Applied Psychology Reading, Pa.
Grant T. Miller* Business Administration: Finance Wernersville, Pa.
Sean J. Miller
Business Administration: Marketing Sicklerville, N.J.
Kathryn A. Moist Business Administration Lititz, Pa.
Brooke D. Mowry* Biology Fleetwood, Pa.
Olivia R. Moyer Chemistry Cortlandt Manor, N.Y.
Monica Neal** Applied Psychology Norristown, Pa.
Andy Nguyen*** Business Administration Harleysville, Pa.
Christina Nguyen Computer Science Philadelphia, Pa.
Clyde N. Ngwa Biology Washington D.C.
Carina J. Nieves
Business Administration, Psychology Long Branch, N.J.
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Jessica Nieves***
Kaylee A. Nieves**
Business Administration New Cumberland, Pa.
Biology New York, N.Y.
Kyle L. Nunez* Biochemistry Douglassville, Pa.
John M. O’Connor
Marisa Ocker**
Jesus N. Orellana*
Sabryna J. Orfino
Ethan R. Ortiz*
Business Administration: Finance, Political Science Stroudsburg, Pa.
Interdisciplinary Studies Reading, Pa.
Business Administration: International Business Reading, Pa.
Business Administration: Marketing & Management Richland, Pa.
Biochemistry: Biotechnology Philadelphia, Pa.
Hannah E. Phillips*** Mathematics, Secondary Education Mohrsville, Pa.
Gillian H. Pierce*** Biochemistry Selden, N.Y.
Hannah E. Plowmaker***
Ryan T. Querry*
Jennifer Radomski
David Ramos Flores
Aislin A. Reinert*
Tyler C. Richards
Business Administration: Marketing Ephrata, Pa.
Business Administration Lancaster, Pa.
Business Administration Royersford, Pa.
Accounting Economics & Finance: Financial Analyst Port Chester, N.Y.
Biology Reading, Pa.
Business Administration: Marketing Medford, N.J.
Jazmine N. Robinson Applied Psychology Lititz, Pa.
Sarah N. Robinson*** Computer Science Doylestown, Pa.
Elisa Rodriguez** Interdisciplinary Studies Temple, Pa.
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
Business Administration: Management Reading, Pa.
Interdisciplinary Studies Reading, Pa.
Interdisciplinary Studies Allentown, Pa.
Business Administration: International Business Blandon, Pa.
Business Administration Collegeville, Pa.
Interdisciplinary Studies Holmes, Pa.
Business Administration: Marketing Reading, Pa.
Business Administration, Fashion Silver Spring, Md.
Biology Lancaster, Pa.
Business Administration: Sport Management Leesport, Pa.
Business Administration: Finance Phoenix, Md.
Applied Psychology Schwenksville, Pa.
Business Administration: Management & Sport Management Arnold, Md.
Isabelle R. Spangler-Geisler Biology Hanover, Pa.
Mathew A. Sparks
Interdisciplinary Studies Sandy, Ore.
John Stipa** Business Administration Fleetwood, Pa.
Angela K. Strunk
Interdisciplinary Studies Reading, Pa.
Morgan C. Stuhltrager** Biochemistry Lititz, Pa.
Hunter W. Stump Computer Science Boyertown, Pa.
Guy W. Sullivan
Business Administration: Management Waynesboro, Pa.
Alexyia M. Taylor Environmental Science Columbia, Md.
Julien R. Thomasset
Business Administration, Psychology Reading, Pa.
Christopher J. Urban*** Game & Simulation Development Bound Brook, N.J.
Peter J. Vanderwerf Biology, Business Administration Lanoka Harbor, N.J.
Julianna M. Vidal Biochemistry Wood Ridge, N.J.
Sean Watkins*** Applied Psychology Ambler, Pa.
Javontae R. Wayman
Business Administration Magnolia, Del.
Rakia S. Wiggins*** Interdisciplinary Studies Reading, Pa.
Shane T. Woodside Game & Simulation Development Harleysville, Pa.
Na’Kye A. Wright-Tinnin Game & Simulation Development Bear, Del.
Alizabeth R. Zarnofsky Biochemistry Amsterdam, N.Y.
Fatima M. Zeiber*** Accounting Laureldale, Pa.
Rachel Zimmerman
Business Administration Drexel Hill, Pa.
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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
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
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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
Amanda L. Baker
Jack C. Baldwin.......................................
William E.C. and Mary Dearden Chair in Business Administration Scholars Award: Combined Business, and the Communications Department Faculty Award
Edwin R. and Regina L. Joseph Commencement Award
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
Olivia T. Holeva
Tara E. Huffman
William E.C. and Mary Dearden Chair in Business Administration Scholars Award: Accounting, Economics and Finance
Gold A Award, Alumni Graduation Honor, Ellery B. Haskell Memorial Award (Religious Studies), and the Music Industry Award
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 .............................................................................................
Jacob R. Kutzler
Adrian J. Lopez
American Institute of Chemists: Chemistry Award
Lewis E. Smith Political Science Award
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
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
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
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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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