2019 Commencement Booklet

CHESTNUT HILL COLLEGE NINETY-SECOND ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT MAY 9TH | MAY 11TH TWO THOUSAND NINETEEN

Contents SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM............................................2 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY ......................................................................................3 CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES ..............................................................................................................4 Master of Science in Administration of Human Services ........................................................................4 Master of Science in Instructional Technology ......................................................................................4 Master of Science in Clinical and Counseling Psychology......................................................................5 Master of Science in Counseling Psychology and Human Services ........................................................6 Master of Science in Clinical Psychology ..............................................................................................6 Master of Education ..............................................................................................................................6 Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology ........................................................................................8 DOCTORAL DISSERTATION TOPICS ..................................................................................................8 SCHOOL OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES AND SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM ......................................................10 CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREES......................................................................................12 SCHOOL OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES ................................16 Bachelor of Arts ..................................................................................................................................16 Bachelor of Science ............................................................................................................................17 SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES..............................................................................................................20 Bachelor of Arts ..................................................................................................................................20 Bachelor of Science ............................................................................................................................20 2018–2019 EXCHANGE STUDENTS ....................................................................................................23 HONORS SOCIETIES AT CHESTNUT HILL COLLEGE ..................................................................24 ACADEMIC HONORS ..........................................................................................................................25 DEPARTMENTAL HONORS ................................................................................................................26 COMMENCEMENT PROCESSION, ACADEMIC DRESS ..................................................................27 PRESIDENT’S CHAIN OF OFFICE, SERVICE MEDALLIONS ..........................................................28

This commencement program does not constitute an official list of confirmed graduates or confirmed academic honors for the May 9 and May 11, 2019 graduation ceremonies at Chestnut Hill College. The honors designations in this program are based upon grades earned through the fall 2018 semester for School of Undergraduate Studies students, and the spring 2019 semester for School of Continuing & Professional Studies students. Any errors or omissions are inadvertent. The transcript is the official record.

School of Graduate Studies PRESIDING ......................................................................................CAROL JEAN VALE, SSJ, PH.D. ’78 President of the College ACADEMIC PROCESSION ..................................................MARY HELEN KASHUBA, SSJ, D.M.L. ’55 Professor of French and Russian Grand Marshal PROCESSIONAL ............................................................................................SCOTLAND THE BRAVE Led by Washington Memorial Pipe Band INVOCATION ............................................................................................DIANNE DANNER, M.S. ’19 School of Graduate Studies NATIONAL ANTHEM ............................................................................Accompanied by NILE WEBER GREETINGS..................................................................CATHERINE LOCKYER MOULTON, B.A. ’92 Chair, Board of Directors WELCOME ..............................................................................................JAZZMEN CUEVAS, M.ED. ’19 School of Graduate Studies COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS......................................AURORA CAMACHO DE SCHMIDT, PH.D. PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR MISSION AND VALUE....................CAROL JEAN VALE, SSJ, PH.D. ’78 President of the College CARA MCMAHON, M.A. Assistant to the President for Missions and Ministry PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES ..............................................WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM, PH.D. Dean, School of Graduate Studies CLOSING REMARKS ......................................................................CAROL JEAN VALE, SSJ, PH.D. ’78 President of the College ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INDUCTION............................MARGARITA MONGIL-KWOKA, M.ED. ’80 Alumni Association President MISSIONING .....................................................................................CAROL JEAN VALE, SSJ, PH.D. ’78 President of the College CARA MCMAHON, M.A. Assistant to the President for Missions and Ministry ALMA MATER .........................................................................................Accompanied by NILE WEBER BENEDICTION ..............................................................................................JOHN GOLOSKY, M.S. ’19 School of Graduate Studies RECESSIONAL....................................................................................................................NILE WEBER

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AURORA CAMACHO DE SCHMIDT, PH.D. Those graduating today have chosen a field wherein her or his hope is to both have a wonderful career and help people in some way. Some of you will assist others by teaching or providing psychotherapy. Each person who chooses to help others looks for a population to assist. For Dr. Aurora Camacho de Schmidt, professor emerita from Swarthmore College, her academic studies in philosophy, as well as Spanish and Latin American literature, evolved into a focus on the intersection of literature and the social struggles in Mexico and Central America.

Dr. Camacho de Schmidt aimed her desire to help immigrant farmworkers. Her good works occurred in the streets, in the board rooms, and through her writings. She was a member of the Quaker American Friends Service Committee. She served as a board member of JUNTOS, a Philadelphia-based, immigrant-led advocacy group. Participating in the activities of the New Sanctuary Movement, Dr. Camacho de Schmidt has worked to assist those in need, joined protests, and provided interpretations for union negotiations.

Throughout her career, Dr. Camacho de Schmidt has found ways to use both the power of poetry and the power of protest to assist the chronically underserved and oppressed. In some cases, one may be both professionally accomplished and driven to do good work. Such a woman joins us here today.

Chestnut Hill College is pleased to welcome commencement speaker, Dr. Aurora Camacho de Schmidt.

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ADMINISTRATION OF HUMAN SERVICES Allanna M. Adams-Lewis B.S., Chestnut Hill College

Anne Julia Federici** B.S., Millersville University

Dominique McFadden** B.S., Kaplan University

Ruth D. Al-Ameen B.S., Chestnut Hill College

Sarethia Fields B.S., Drexel University

Ingrid A. Molinares** B.A., West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Denisse E. Alache B.S.W., Temple University

Kiara Frederick** B.A., Temple University

Tysha Alston-Fletcher B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

John Golosky B.S., Keystone College

Sabria Jade Bell** B.S., Chestnut Hill College Celeste Monique Brown* B.S., Chestnut Hill College Kareem J. Brown** B.S., Chestnut Hill College Sharron Elaine Burke B.S., Chestnut Hill College Lucreta Airelle Burkett** B.A., Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Jenna Myriah Clay* B.A., Chestnut Hill College

Erin Leigh O’Dell* B.S., Chestnut Hill College Kelly Parker** B.S., Chestnut Hill College

Monique D. Harding B.S., Albertus Magnus College

Thomas Schiel* B.S., Albright College

Danielle D. Hey* B.S., Temple University

Lauren Bacal Spike** B.S., Philadelphia University

Rayna D. Hughes B.A., Hampton University

Vanessa Stafford** B.S., Chestnut Hill College

Kristin Rae Janifer* B.A., Shippensburg University

Jacqueline Trujillo** B.M., Chestnut Hill College

Kanesha C. Johnson B.A., Temple University

Victoria J. Warren** B.A., Chestnut Hill College

Soraya M. Khoury B.S., Chestnut Hill College

Ayana K. Williams** B.A., Kutztown University

Bernard Marrow*† B.S., Chestnut Hill College

Shontae Junia Cross* B.S., Chestnut Hill College

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY Rawan Alrehaili B.S., King Abdulaziz University Abdullah Alzubaidi B.S., King Abdulaziz University

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Timothy James Krier Mumford B.S. Ed., Gwynedd Mercy University M.Ed., Cabrini College

Clairese Nicole Waites B.S./B.A., Shippensburg University Jeanine Walters B.A., Chestnut Hill College

*August 2018 **December 2018 †Veteran

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CLINICAL AND COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY Khalid Maeed Almasoud* B.A., King Faisal University

Sheeza A. Joseph B.A., Chestnut Hill College

Roxy Elaine Salamanca* B.A., Temple University

Jenna M. Bell B.S., Arizona State University

Julie Ann-Marie Josephs* B.A., Alvernia University M.S., Saint Joseph’s University

Jenna Lynn Scampton** B.A., Temple University

Jasmine Amanda Berger* B.A., Moravian College M.S., Chestnut Hill College

Gary Kahudic* B.A., Temple University

Alyssa M. Bray** B.A., The Pennsylvania State University

Ylondia Marie Lee** B.A., Chestnut Hill College M.S., Chestnut Hill College

Alyssa Callaway B.A., Temple University

La’Sandra Kiamarra MaloneMesfin** B.A., Howard University MPH, Dartmouth College

Rachel Arlene Cimera** B.A., Albright College Dianne M. Danner B.S., DeSales University Stephanie Marie DeJesus* B.S., Lock Haven University

Dajana McGuire** B.S., The Pennsylvania State University Jeannette Marie Menjivar B.S., The Pennsylvania State University

Ashleigh Veronica Sharp** B.A., Chestnut Hill College Danielle Kristin Sierzega** B.S., East Stroudsburg University Pamela Lynnette Smith† B.S., Chestnut Hill College Shanelle R. Sotilleo* B.S., Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Madlyn Rose Strouse B.A., Neumann University Beata Swoboda* M.A., University of Silesia, Katowice Poland

Laurette Kay Durkin** B.S., Temple University R.N., Temple University

Kayla E. Meyer** B.A., Cedar Crest College

Matthew Tarnopol B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder

Jane Elizabeth Frisch BCE, University of Delaware

Alysha Lynn Morehouse** B.A., Arcadia University

Leslie Lynette Taylor** B.S., Chestnut Hill College

Brian Gadinski* B.S., Chestnut Hill College

Heather Nicholson* B.A., Messiah College

Rachel Lyn Tierno* B.S., Kutztown University

Tyrone G. Goldsmith B.S., Chestnut Hill College M.S., Chestnut Hill College

Helene Noel Perrucci B.A., Lehigh University

John A. Toth Jr. B.A., Holy Family College M.S., The Pennsylvania State University

Rachael M. Harkins* B.A., Temple University

Rachel Petrecca** B.A., The Pennsylvania State University

Annie Jacob B.A., Temple University

Darby Alexandra Pistilli* B.A., Chestnut Hill College

Kasey Jarvis* B.S., Saint Joseph’s University Maya N. Johnson* B.A., Temple University

Elizabeth Marie Rohner** B.S., Kutztown University Stephanie A. Root** B.A., The Pennsylvania State University

Caitlin Marie Trainer** B.S., East Stroudsburg University Michaela Marie Uttley* B.A., Chestnut Hill College Denise Venuto-Wurst B.A., Temple University

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Rachel Mary Vitolo** B.A., Temple University

Marlena L. Wendrick** B.A., Bloomsburg University

Abagail Rose Waight** B.A., Quinnipiac University

Michael Williams** B.S., Cairn University M.S., Cairn University

Gabrielle Sonya Wright B.A., West Chester University of Pennsylvania Renita Sonét Young B.A., Clark Atlanta University

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY AND HUMAN SERVICES Beth Ann VanVleet† B.A., American Military University

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY Emily Sohn Se Jung Adams* B.A., The Pennsylvania State University Tiara Christabell Brock* B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania Ashley Marie Hayhurst* B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University M.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University

Erica Lynn Johnson* B.S., Morgan State University

Lauren J. Siletski* B.A., Touro College

Kara Manning*† B.A., Hofstra University M.A., Webster University

Gwendolyn Mary Stefan* B.A., Albright College

Maria Roberto Miller* B.S., Ursinus College Ryan Patrick Mink* B.S., University of Pittsburgh

Melissa D. Travostino* B.A., Wagner College M.A., The New School Mariaisabel Barbara Agnes Zweig* B.A., Brooklyn College

MASTER OF EDUCATION Cassidy L. Alston** M.Ed., Arcadia University

Stephen Paul Casey** B.S., Cairn University

Jessica Tierney Barlow** B.A., Gettysburg College

Sandra M. Costanzo B.A., University of Valencia

Nadene Bickel** B.S., Drexel University

Naikia T. Cotten** B.S., Temple University

Ana-Gabriela Bornancini B.A.,Villanova University

Douglas Cox** B.S., Claflin University

Kameaka S. Burney B.A., Morgan State University

Shannon Craige** B.S., University of Scranton

Amanda R. Caputo** B.A., Rider University

Elizabeth Wilson Croce B.A., Guilford College

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Laura Rose Cryer B.A., George Washington University Jazzmen M. Cuevas B.S., Chestnut Hill College Domenick J. D’Orazio B.S., Cabrini College Lianne C. Earley B.S., University of Vermont Rebecca Epting B.S., The Pennsylvania State University

*August 2018 **December 2018 †Veteran

Shelby Feldman B.S., Temple University Denisha Yvette Fields B.S., Chestnut Hill College Mark A. Fischer B.A., Washington College Christine N. Gaetano B.S., Temple University Brian Gerald Galbally B.A., St. Bonaventure University Melissa Jane Gerner B.A., Elizabethtown College Nicole Alessandra Greaves B.F.A., Emerson College Noelle C. Harmon B.A., American University Rashedah A. Hawkins B.S., Chestnut Hill College M.Ed., Arcadia University Yeslli Ann Hernandez Camacho B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Kristen Joy Laino** B.A., The Pennsylvania State University

Briana Michelle Scott B.A., West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Chelsea Rose Letts** B.S., Saint Joseph’s University

Leanna Mary Sontag** B.S., Chestnut Hill College

Elizabeth Ann McGuire* B.S., Chestnut Hill College

Cathy L. Stemple** B.S., Chestnut Hill College

Kimberly M. McKie** M.Ed., Chestnut Hill College

Casey Elizabeth Stuhl B.A., University of Scranton

Michael George Melo** B.A., Chestnut Hill College

Jagruti Kapadia Tailor Nimesh (Tara Bharat) B.S., University of Mumbai

Jennifer Moffatt** B.A., West Chester University of Pennsylvania Abigail Montler B.S., Shippensburg University Andrea L. Needham* B.S., Johnson and Wales University Kaitlyn M. Ott** B.A., Ursinus College Franco S. Pallante B.S., Saint Joseph’s University

Heather Lynne Howard** B.A., Arcadia University

George Paull** B.A., Georgetown University

Alexander Glen Keene** B.S., Arcadia University

Felicia Beth Rosen* B.A., The Pennsylvania State University

Joanna Maria Kramer B.S., Temple University M.Ed., West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Mercedes Asené Ureña Durán B.S., Marymount College of Fordham Patricia L. Wade** B.A., Chestnut Hill College Lakia A. Walker B.S., Chestnut Hill College Caitlin Daugherty Watson* B.S., The Pennsylvania State University Christine Lynn Weiss** B.A., Rutgers University

Thorayya-Rose Ahmed Aziz Saber** B.S., Temple University

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DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY Kyle Patrick Burke* B.A., Loyola University Maryland M.A., Rosemont College

Patricia Gratson* B.S., Saint Joseph’s University M.S., Chestnut Hill College

Natalie Rahm** B.A., Michigan State University M.S., Chestnut Hill College

Becky Mai Ling Cheung B.A., University of Rochester M.A., Rosemont College

Scott David Herman* B.A., Lehigh University M.S., Thomas Jefferson University

Brittany Mychal Russell**† B.A., Widener University M.A., Marymount University

Juliana Maria Claps* B.A., Monmouth University M.S., Chestnut Hill College

Michael Sean Hogan*† B.A., The Pennsylvania State University M.S., Chestnut Hill College

Simrun Kaur Sandhu B.A., University of California, Berkeley M.S., Chestnut Hill College

Robert Reid Holloway* B.A., Drew University M.S., Chestnut Hill College

Qianna S. Snooks* B.A., University of Pennsylvania M.S., Chestnut Hill College

Jessica Ashley Lax* B.S., Saint Joseph’s University M.S., Chestnut Hill College

Dominika Katarzyna Zylik B.A., Montclair State University M.S., Chestnut Hill College

Katelyn Elizabeth Coffey* B.A., Stonehill College M.S., Chestnut Hill College Gennaro Matthew DiCarlo* B.A.,Villanova University M.S., Chestnut Hill College Nathan Ernst* B.S., Southern Adventist University M.S., Chestnut Hill College Rachel Lauren Fallig* M.A., Marywood University M.S., Chestnut Hill College B.A., Purdue University

Jared Anthony Mondelli** B.S., LaSalle University M.A., Chestnut Hill College Bryan M. Peightal* B.A., Temple University M.S., Chestnut Hill College

DOCTORAL DISSERTATION TOPICS Kyle Patrick Burke Returning Home from Prison: Partners’ Expectations of the Reunion Dissertation Chair: Scott W. Browning, Ph.D., ABPP Becky Mai Ling Cheung The Relationship between Perfectionism and Leadership Style in U.S. Military Veterans Dissertation Chair: Bindu Methikalam, Ph.D. Juliana Maria Claps Maternal Personality and Birth Setting Decisions Dissertation Chair: Meredith Kneavel, Ph.D. Katelyn Elizabeth Coffey Parents of Therapists: The Experience of Having an Adult Child Pursue a Career as a Therapist Dissertation Chair: Susan McGroarty, Ph.D., ABPP Gennaro Matthew DiCarlo The Concurrent Validity of the Test of Effort in Adults with Acquired Brain Injury Dissertation Chair: William Ernst, Psy.D.

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*August 2018 **December 2018 †Veteran

Nathan Ernst Detecting Adult ADHD Malingering Using the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Functioning – Adult Dissertation Chair: William Ernst, Psy.D. Rachel Lauren Fallig Change in Patients’ Expectations in Psychotherapy and Correlations with Therapist Interventions Dissertation Chair: Kevin S. McCarthy, Ph.D. Patricia Gratson Therapist Utilization of Technology in Providing Psychotherapy to Adolescents and Young Adults Dissertation Chair: Kevin S. McCarthy, Ph.D. Scott David Herman The Rorschach Response Quality Scale: A Qualitative Examination of Rorschach Responses Dissertation Chair: Joseph A. Micucci, Ph.D., ABPP Michael Sean Hogan The Intimate Partner Relationship Experiences of Men Who Have Autism Spectrum Disorder and Same-Sex Attraction: A Qualitative Study Dissertation Chair: Joseph A. Micucci, Ph.D., ABPP Robert Reid Holloway Descriptive Data, Therapeutic Interventions, and Interpersonal Phenomena Associated with Greater than Two-Week Lapses in Supportive-Expressive Psychotherapy for Major Depressive Disorder Dissertation Chair: Kevin S. McCarthy, Ph.D. Jessica Ashley Lax Psychology Interns’ Attitudes Toward Intellectual Disability Dissertation Chair: Rosemarie Manfredi, Ph.D. Jared Anthony Mondelli Reliable Digit Span Performance in Individuals with Various Forms of Dementia Dissertation Chair: William Ernst, Psy.D. Bryan M. Peightal The Experience of Single Parents of Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder Dissertation Chair: Rosemarie Manfredi, Ph.D. Natalie Rahm The Relation of Psychopharmacologists’ Interpersonal Interventions and Positive Treatment Indicators Dissertation Chair: Kevin S. McCarthy, Ph.D. Brittany Mychal Russell Lean on Me: How Military Healthcare Providers Cope During the Deployment Process Dissertation Chair: Bindu Methikalam, Ph.D. Simrun Kaur Sandhu Experiences of Sikh Females Living in a Climate of Islamophobia Post-9/11 Dissertation Chair: Cheryll Rothery, Psy.D., ABPP Qianna S. Snooks How Prepared are Wraparound Providers to Provide Trauma-Informed Care?

Dissertation Chair: Scott W. Browning, Ph.D., ABPP Dominika Katarzyna Zylik Experiences of Coming Out of the Atheist Closet Dissertation Chair: Cheryll Rothery, Psy.D., ABPP

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School of Undergraduate Studies School of Continuing & Professional Studies PRESIDING ....................................................................................CAROL JEAN VALE, SSJ, PH.D. ’78 President of the College ACADEMIC PROCESSION ................................................MARY HELEN KASHUBA, SSJ, D.M.L. ’55 Professor of French and Russian Grand Marshal PROCESSIONAL ..........................................................................................................FESTIVE BRASS Pomp and Circumstance – Edward Elgar INVOCATION..................................................................................................JASZMINE REID, B.S. ’19 School of Continuing & Professional Studies NATIONAL ANTHEM ..................................................................................................FESTIVE BRASS Led by AMANDA LEA WDOWIAK, B.A. ’19 School of Undergraduate Studies GREETINGS ................................................................CATHERINE LOCKYER MOULTON, B.A. ’92 Chair, Board of Directors WELCOME ......................................................................................................KEVIN CLANCY, B.S. ’19 School of Undergraduate Studies

CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREES DOCTOR OF LAWS PATRICIA MAY AGGER, M.ED. ’63 JAMES H. AGGER, J.D. (posthumously) Presenter – Joseph Bucci, Ed.D. Assistant Professor of Business Hood presented by Joanne McFadden McBride, B.A. ’63 Member, Board of Directors ANNE M. GALLAGHER, M.S. JAMES P. GALLAGHER, PH.D. Presenter – Suzanne Del Gizzo, Ph.D. Associate Professor of English Hood presented by Kenneth Wong, B.A. and Ronald Zemnick, B.A. Members, Board of Directors EVA MOZES KOR Presenter – Marie Conn, Ph.D. Professor of Religious Studies Hood presented by Sallyanne Bowman, M.D. ’72 Member, Board of Directors FARAH JIMENEZ, J.D. Presenter – Joyce Jeuell, Ed.D. Assistant Professor of Education Hood presented by Carolyn S. Montgomery, B.S. ’97 Member, Board of Directors 10

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS ........................................................................FARAH JIMENEZ, J.D. PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT – SUMMA CUM LAUDE ..............CAROL JEAN VALE, SSJ, PH.D. ’78 SCHOOL OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES ........................................................President of the College LYNETTE BISHOP MEDAL OF VALOR ........................................CAROL JEAN VALE, SSJ, PH.D. ’78 President of the College CECELIA J. CAVANAUGH, SSJ, PH.D. ’85 Dean, School of Undergraduate Studies PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES SCHOOL OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES ....................CECELIA J. CAVANAUGH, SSJ, PH.D. ’85 Dean, School of Undergraduate Studies SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES........................ELAINE R. GREEN, ED.D. Dean, School of Continuing & Professional Studies CLOSING REMARKS ......................................................................CAROL JEAN VALE, SSJ, PH.D. ’78 President of the College ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INDUCTION ...........................MARGARITA MONGIL-KWOKA, M.ED. ’80 Alumni Association President MISSIONING ....................................................................................CAROL JEAN VALE, SSJ, PH.D. ’78 President of the College CARA MCMAHON, M.A. Assistant to the President for Missions and Ministry ALMA MATER ..............................................................................AMANDA LEA WDOWIAK, B.A. ’19 School of Undergraduate Studies BENEDICTION..............................................................................................JORDAN CLARK, B.A. ’19 School of Undergraduate Studies RECESSIONAL ..............................................................................................................FESTIVE BRASS

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PATRICIA MAY AGGER ’63 AND JAMES H. AGGER, J.D.* British novelist J.K. Rowling once said, “Destiny is a name often given in retrospect to choices that had dramatic consequences.” I believe this quote defines the lives of alumna Patricia “Pat” May and James “Jim” H. Agger, J.D. These two remarkable individuals have given both their time and their treasure to numerous organizations, especially to Chestnut Hill College.

Jim graduated from Saint Joseph’s University in 1958 and earned a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1961. After graduation, Jim joined the U.S. Navy’s Judge Advocate General’s office, rising to the rank of captain. After serving as a JAG attorney, Jim joined Air Products Corporation. Jim climbed the corporate ranks at Air Products Corporation, ascending from staff attorney to senior vice president and general counsel.

Jim continued to serve in leadership roles on many civic and charitable organizations, including his alma mater.

In 1999, Jim chaired the most successful fundraising campaign in the 20-year history of Penn’s Institute for Law and Economics. Sadly, we lost Jim in February of 2018; however, the spirit of his service, generosity, and leadership continues as an inspiration to countless others, including his wife, Pat, of 50 years.

After graduating from Chestnut Hill College in 1963, Pat taught for many years in the School District of Philadelphia and at Northampton Community College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Pat was a member of the College’s Board of Directors from 2011 to 2016, serving as a member of the Membership, Enrollment Management, and Development committees and as chair of the Development Committee in 2013 and 2014.

In 2015, Pat was inducted into the prestigious Libris Society, which recognizes those alumni who have distinguished themselves in their personal and professional lives while exemplifying the College values of faith, charity and knowledge.

Pat has repeatedly demonstrated her unwavering loyalty, generosity, and commitment to the College. For example, Pat has been a loyal donor to the Griffin Fund every year for the past three decades. Never shying away from a challenge, Pat played an instrumental role in supporting the renovation of Clement Hall by contacting Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf to enlist his support of the College’s application for redevelopment assistance.

The fruits of Pat’s efforts were evident as our newly renovated Clement Hall opened in the fall of 2018!

Today, we are pleased and proud to recognize the achievements of James H. Agger, J.D. and Patricia May Agger ’63, leaders, innovators, and public servants, by conferring upon them the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws from Chestnut Hill College. *The honorary degree of Doctor of Laws is awarded posthumously to James H. Agger, J.D.

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ANNE M. AND JAMES P. GALLAGHER, PH.D. Work-life balance is elusive, but it’s easier if you are part of a winning team. Anne M. and James P. Gallagher, Ph.D., are a testament to this fact. Jim’s high-profile career as a nationally-recognized educational administrator and leader made many demands on them as a couple and a family. He was supported every step of the way by Anne, who complemented him brilliantly at work, fulfilling the demanding role of a college president’s spouse, and also at home, where together they raised their four children. Jim celebrates the fact that their achievements are all shared achievements.

A passionate learner, Anne earned her bachelor’s degree in math from Duquesne University in 1968, and later she earned two master’s degrees—one from St. Joseph’s University and one from Philadelphia University.

Her spirit for service was united with a love of learning when she served as a member of the Board of Directors at Holy Family University and received the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from the institution in May 2012.

Jim’s career is characterized by fearless, thoughtful leadership and distinguished by his sense of service.

When Jim was appointed president of Philadelphia University in 1984, not only was he one of the nation’s youngest college presidents, he also was assuming the role at a transitional moment for the institution. Jim successfully shepherded the school through the major transformation from Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science to Philadelphia University. On the occasion of his retirement in 2007, which incidentally made him one of the longest-serving university presidents in the country, the Philadelphia University Press reported that Jim’s response to the challenges of that turning-point moment was “to roll up his sleeves and kick-start” the university.

Jim’s commitment to educational leadership and student advocacy has been a consistent feature of his working life. He served as the first lay president of Mount Aloysius College from 1977 to1981 and, prior to that, in senior administrative roles at a variety of other institutions, including Georgetown University. And he can’t seem to stay out of the game: In his “retirement,” Jim has served as the interim president of both Arcadia University and La Salle University.

Always ready for any good work, Jim has been a critical member of numerous civic and educational organizations, including the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and the Association of Independent College and University Presidents of Pennsylvania. Currently, he serves as a trustee of the Connelly Foundation, an organization that places philanthropic emphasis in the area of Catholic education.

Jim and Anne are our near and dear neighbors—they live in Chestnut Hill—and they have embraced the College and our students with their characteristic generosity and sense of service. In addition to hosting events for College alumni and friends and assisting with fundraising, Jim and Anne have also been supportive of the College’s Annual Scholarship Gala, establishing in 2017 the James P. and Anne M. Gallagher Endowed Scholarship. One of the greatest outcomes of this activity, the Gallaghers believe, is to have the opportunity to support the students of CHC, a talented group of energetic, gifted men and women who they believe will graduate and go on to play a dynamic role in whatever career they choose.

Today, it is with great admiration that we acknowledge treasured friends of the College, Anne M. Gallagher and James P. Gallagher, Ph.D. by conferring upon them the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws from Chestnut Hill College.

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EVA MOZES KOR Eva Mozes Kor is a survivor of the Holocaust and an advocate of forgiveness. Eva was born in Portz, Romania. Her father and mother, Alexander and Jaffa, had four girls, Edit, Aliz, and twins Miriam and Eva. When Eva was six years old, the Mozes family was packed into a cattle car and transported to the Auschwitz death camp. After 70 hours without food or water, Eva and her family emerged onto the selection platform at Auschwitz. Eva believes no other strip of land in the world has seen so many families ripped apart.

Eva soon realized her father and two older sisters were gone. Soon after, the twins were taken from their mother. They never saw any of them again. Eva and Miriam became part of a group of twins used as human guinea pigs in genetic experiments under the direction of Dr. Josef Mengele. At one point, Eva became deathly ill, but, through sheer determination, she stayed alive and helped Miriam survive.

Fifty years after the liberation of Auschwitz, Eva returned to the site and stood where so many were tragically murdered. Eva surprised those present when she freed herself from her status as a victim and announced to the world that, in her name alone, she forgave the Nazis. Offering forgiveness lifted a weight from Eva’s shoulders, giving her peace and strength.

In 1995, Eva opened a museum in Terre Haute, Indiana, her home since 1960.Thousands of people, many school-aged children, have visited CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center since then. Eva is also tireless in her willingness to travel nationally and internationally, spreading her message of forgiveness.

In 2007, Eva worked with state legislators Clyde Kersey and Tim Skinner to gain passage of an Indiana law requiring Holocaust education in secondary schools. For many years, Eva has accompanied large groups to the Auschwitz-Birkenau camps, affording them the unique privilege of hearing commentary from a survivor.

Eva’s many honors include the Anne Frank: Change the World Award; Indiana’s Sachem Award; the Martin Luther King Jr. Spirit of Justice Award; and the Forgiveness Hero Award. Eva also thoroughly enjoyed serving as grand marshal for the Indianapolis 500 in 2017.

Today, it is with great admiration and joy that we recognize the accomplishments of Eva Mozes Kor, Holocaust survivor and advocate for forgiveness, by conferring upon her the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws from Chestnut Hill College.

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FARAH JIMENEZ, J.D. When former President George H.W. Bush used the slogan “a thousand points of light,” he was encouraging citizens to be a guiding light for others. Farah Jimenez, J.D. has answered that call her entire life.

For the children and community of Philadelphia, Farah isn’t just a point of light—she is a beacon.

Farah’s deep commitment to helping others took root at the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in European history with a minor in urban studies before graduating from Penn’s Law School.

Farah has spent more than 20 years as a leader in the nonprofit sector, serving as president and CEO of the Philadelphia Education Fund since April 2016. She has been at the forefront of the effort to ensure that young people in Philadelphia have access to high-quality education to prepare them to succeed in college and in their careers. The fund founded the Early Warning Systems, a nationally recognized, evidence-based student drop-out prevention tool, developed jointly with Johns Hopkins University.

A trustee at La Salle University, Farah also served from 2014 to 2018 on the School Reform Commission, the governing body of the School District of Philadelphia. The commission is responsible for the stewardship of a $2.6 billion budget, serving more than 200,000 students in the district and 80 charter schools.

She has served in executive management roles in agencies engaged in community revitalization, affordable housing development, and social services. This includes serving as executive director of Mt. Airy USA and president and CEO of the People’s Emergency Center, Pennsylvania’s oldest and most comprehensive social services and community development agency in West Philadelphia.

Farah, who has been described as a woman with quiet determination who knows how to get things done, was a gubernatorial appointee to the Pennsylvania Commission on Women and the Pennsylvania Homeless Education Task Force. She is a board member of the United Way and is the founder of the Visiting Scholar’s Program, which conducts research to inform policy affecting vulnerable families.

She is currently on the editorial board of Al Dia, Philadelphia’s Spanish-language newspaper. Farah also writes a column for The Philadelphia Inquirer and is a regular panelist on WPVI’s “Inside Story.”

Today, it is with great respect that we recognize the achievements of Farah Jimenez, J.D., a woman who has challenged conventional thinking and who has been a catalyst for positive change, by conferring upon her the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws from Chestnut Hill College.

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SCHOOL OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES BACHELOR OF ARTS Adeeb Abdulrahman Alsogaih Magna cum Laude Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia Jeffrey Ast** Douglassville, Pa. Kayla Beard Magna cum Laude Bensalem, Pa. Timothy Albert Bolen Summa cum Laude Lititz, Pa. Kelly Bradley Cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa. Emeline Elizabeth Brennan Cum Laude Keedysville, Md. Niki Annette Brown Chesapeake,Va. Maybelline Canela* Philadelphia, Pa. Dino Cattai Philadelphia, Pa. Andrea Christman Abington, Pa. Jordie Lee-Ann Clark Greenwood, Del. Richard Matthew Cotto Bronx, N.Y. Tieara Shanae Davis** Philadelphia, Pa. Nichole Eberhard Philadelphia, Pa. Megan Elizabeth Gibbons Oreland, Pa. 16

Kara Christine Guerra** Telford, Pa.

Brianne Lindline Atco, N.J.

Peyton Guido Summa cum Laude Bensalem, Pa.

Ariel Melissa Magee Cape May, N.J.

Ziyad M. Halawani Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Catherine Kelly Hoops Cum Laude Barnegat, N.J. Rebecca Annette Hyde Magna cum Laude Marlton, N.J. April Jenkins** Elizabeth, N.J. Star Alon Johnson Atlanta, Ga. Danielle C. Jones Philadelphia, Pa. Landrice Kane Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire Nola Kane Cum Laude Marlton, N.J. Matthew A. Kozeniewski Magna cum Laude Blue Bell, Pa. Shania Kresge Cum Laude Allentown, Pa. Matthew Michael Kress Cum Laude Lansdale, Pa. Lauren Ashley Lau Magna cum Laude Bensalem, Pa.

MaryKate Maier Summa cum Laude East Norriton, Pa. Marissa Claire Maioran Rockaway, N.J. Richard Andrew Miller Jr. Magna cum Laude Cheltenham, Pa. Kaia Leigh Mobley Boonton, N.J. Jennifer Lee Moskowitz** Philadelphia, Pa. Joseph A. Nash III Philadelphia, Pa. Alexander Nicolas Langhorne, Pa. Kevin O’Donnell* Cape May Court House, N.J. Shanti I. Panza** Summa cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa. Alyssa Rose Pirolli Cum Laude Belmar, N.J. Gwendolyn Nicole Raczak Magna cum Laude Vincentown, N.J. Julia Reinert Bridgeport, Pa. Angel Gabriel Rios Philadelphia, Pa. *August 2018 **December 2018

Brielle Riotte Cum Laude Elizabeth, N.J.

Jessenia Soto Cum Laude Norristown, Pa.

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Suzanne Kathleen Steinmetz** Magna cum Laude Oreland, Pa.

Mark Romani** Summa cum Laude Hatfield, Pa.

Samaria Shontell Miller Turner Coatesville, Pa.

Alexandra L. Sauer New Milford, N.J.

Amber L. Valentino* Bensalem, Pa.

Rachel Slusarczyk Summa cum Laude Woodbury, N.J.

Alex N.A. Wall East Norriton, Pa.

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Emilie Grace Zanders Summa cum Laude Coopersburg, Pa.

Delanie Wampler Summa cum Laude Perkasie, Pa.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Hamoud Ali H Alotaibi Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Julia Lopes Bellon** Sao Paulo, Brazil

Thomas Patrick Cavanaugh Maple Glen, Pa.

Valeria Amaya Oakland, Calif.

Erin Danielle Berry Pembroke, Mass.

Kevin Daniel Clancy Jr. Havertown, Pa.

Matthew T. Anderson Yardley, Pa.

Kariem Yusef Bey* Philadelphia, Pa.

Thelma Clarke** Philadelphia, Pa.

Felix Andre** Berlin, Germany

Mary Bolanle Bode Summa cum Laude Kaduna, Nigeria

Amanda Marie Craig Westville, N.J.

Joseph Argentieri Laurel Springs, N.J. Michael F. Armentani Philadelphia, Pa. Liban Awl Manassas,Va. Jonathan Baldwin** Hudson, N.H. Diogo Portugal Barboza** Coimbra, Portugal Madelyn Rose Barton Magna cum Laude Waldorf, Md.

Colleen Rose Brace Cum Laude Warrington, Pa. Cody A. Bridges-Cox Philadelphia, Pa.

Connor James Crawford Cum Laude Limerick, Pa. Erin M. Crowley Philadelphia, Pa.

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Kimberly Croy Summa cum Laude Abington, Pa.

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Kayla Rose Czernik Aston, Pa.

Timothy Casey Ivyland, Pa.

Christopher Mark Dachowski Cum Laude Sellersville, Pa. 17

Jacky Coyne Damis Philadelphia, Pa.

Eric Gilham Deptford, N.J.

Marina De Diego Cossio Santander, Spain

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Michael DelGiorno Floral Park, N.Y.

Brandon C.L. Goddard Philadelphia, Pa.

Marc Jerry Dieumercie Magna cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa.

Meagan Gormley Cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa.

Jason Robert Doherty Letterkenny, Ireland

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Tales Braga Domingues** Summa cum Laude Sao Paulo, Brazil

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Rebeccah L. Edelman Oakford, Pa. Brandon Wesley Ellerbee** Philadelphia, Pa.

Camila Guevara Sarasota, Fla. William P. Hazley Philadelphia, Pa.

Kaitlin Iavecchia Magna cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa. Tayib Namir Ahkil Inniss Philadelphia, Pa. Hunter Olivia Irvin Magna cum Laude Egg Harbor Township, N.J. Tyler Patrick Johnson Howell, N.J. Julie Joseph Philadelphia, Pa. Patrick Villafuerte Joson** Old Bridge, N.J. John Alexander Kleschick** Chadds Ford, Pa. Jacques C. Lacroix Jr. Philadelphia, Pa.

Jessica Marie Heaton Summa cum Laude Berlin, N.J.

Mohammed Lami** Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

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Brian Layden Springfield, Pa.

Max Antony Estevez** Cum Laude Queens, N.Y.

Alicia Rosmery Hernandez Gomez Magna cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa.

Erika Lewis** Summa cum Laude Elkins Park, Pa.

Christopher Michael Evans II Norristown, Pa.

Allison Heuwetter Iselin, N.J.

Michelle Lynne Fedoryczuk* Philadelphia, Pa.

Laura Anne Hibbert Summa cum Laude Oreland, Pa.

Troy Ellers Wantagh, N.Y. Matthew Esposito Cum Laude Pennsburg, Pa.

Joanne Ferguson Cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa. Brianna Ferrell Cum Laude Newtown Square, Pa. Raevon Floyd-Bennett Union City, N.J. 18

Makenzie Hooven Cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa. Tyler Howe Cum Laude Bowie, Md. Lyna Thach Huynh Camden, N.J.

Molly Loomis Cum Laude Center Valley, Pa. Raquel Alicia Lopez Defillo East Meadow, N.Y. Laura Lupin Cum Laude Danielsville, Pa. Kaley Malampy Ridley Park, Pa. Saige E. Marchek Cum Laude Woodbury Heights, N.J. *August 2018 **December 2018

Kevin Michael Martinez Voorhees, N.J.

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David McBrearty Jr. Cum Laude Sicklerville, N.J.

Ellisha Lashay Reed Cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa.

Cartier Dupre Talford Reading, Pa.

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Jacquelyn Ann Rhodes Philadelphia, Pa.

Dalia C. Mendez Allentown, Pa.

Reginald Robinson Jr. Washington, D.C.

Kevin Patrick Meredith Magna cum Laude Germantown, Md.

Reiner A. Scheurich Cape Coral, Fla.

Nahfeese Malik Thompson** Summa cum Laude Clementon, N.J.

Blaire A. Schoenly Emmaus, Pa.

Patrick Vincent Togno Sparta, N.J.

Paola M. Mongil Lomba Humacao, Puerto Rico

Jesse Colin Shaw** Magna cum Laude Conshohocken, Pa.

Antonio Martin Toplyn Jr. Sicklerville, N.J.

Emma Mull Magna cum Laude Harrison City, Pa.

Courtney T. Simpkins* Cum Laude Bridgeton, N.J.

Nathaniel W. Nelson Cum Laude Brooklyn, N.Y.

Daniela Marceniuk Mello Siqueira Cum Laude Sau Paulo, Brazil

Talaya S. Middleton Philadelphia, Pa.

Charles Brian Neusch** Summa cum Laude Walden, N.Y.

Eric Patrick Small Cum Laude Downingtown, Pa.

Maureen Olivia O’Malley Cum Laude Delanco, N.J.

Samantha Nicole Smith** Lebanon, Pa.

Marikate O’Toole Cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa.

Briana Michelle St. George** Magna cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa.

Anya Prateek Pant Summa cum Laude Mumbai, India

Zachary Aaron Stevens Summa cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa.

James Dominick Paul Philadelphia, Pa.

Molly Yvonne Sullivan Pasco, Wash.

Ramón Peart Cum Laude Portmore, Jamaica

Kennedy AnnMarie Elaine Sutton Chesapeake,Va.

Sarah Victorya Taylor** Boyertown, Pa. Dexter Leon Thompson Providence, R.I.

Michelle Ebony Torres Philadelphia, Pa. Farah Toussaint Hatfield, Pa. Rita Lynn Trainer Conshohocken, Pa. Chelsea Chastity Tripp Philadelphia, Pa. Mary Trossi Somerset, N.J. Milton L. Velez Jr. Philadelphia, Pa. Daniel Venella Runnemede, N.J. Bernadette J. Venier** Philadelphia, Pa. Tiffany Viel** Drexel Hill, Pa. Daniel Vilardi Little Silver, N.J.

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Militza Villafane-Gonzalez** Philadelphia, Pa.

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Morgyn Yates* Philadelphia, Pa.

Erica Marie Colombo Waleski Rockville Centre, N.Y.

Jaeda Diona Wildgoose Cum Laude Somerset, N.J.

Michel Young-Bernard Cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa.

Mallory J. Wilson Harveys Lake, Pa.

Hanqin Zhang Cum Laude Huzhou, China

Katarzyna Wawrzaszek Philadelphia, Pa. Nicholas Samuel Webber Westwood, Mass.

SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES BACHELOR OF ARTS Shanique Kadian Bucknor Philadelphia, Pa.

Carol V. Haggerty** Summa cum Laude Jenkintown, Pa.

Kenaisha Fatima Lyons* Summa cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa.

Chase B. Carter* Philadelphia, Pa.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Adriel A. Adams Cum Laude Buffalo, N.Y. Marcia Wells Adler** Cum Laude East Norriton, Pa. Mona Karima Antoinette Alexander Philadelphia, Pa. Monica Edith Alston† Atwater, Calif.

Laurie A. Andes Magna cum Laude Pottstown, Pa. Samantha M. Anthony* Summa cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa. Roniqua Janee Archer** Philadelphia, Pa.

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Sahron Averette** Philadelphia, Pa.

Dehynna Brown* Philadelphia, Pa.

Ashley Danielle Ball Magna cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa.

Jamar G. Brown* Cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa.

Dolores N. Bey* Philadelphia, Pa.

Tione Brown** Cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa.

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Anthony Michael Bryant Cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa.

Unis Bey Summa cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa.

Deland Lamar Bryant** Cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa.

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Regina-Mercedes Renee Buie* Philadelphia, Pa.

Christine Boone-Hackett Elkins Park, Pa. Gennifer Grace Katherine Bracy Magna cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa.

Angela S. Burnett Magna cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa.

*August 2018 **December 2018 †Veteran

Krista Lynne Carberry** Philadelphia, Pa.

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Angelica Maria Javier* Philadelphia, Pa.

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Joycelyn Elizabeth Ferguson Cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa.

Jamila Johnson** Magna cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa.

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James Collins McRae, Ga. Kevin G. Cooke** Philadelphia, Pa. Summer Coscia-Merakian Magna cum Laude Vineland, N.J. Kaveena S. Cropper Philadelphia, Pa. Samantha Lee Czubachowski Magna cum Laude Ambler, Pa. Dorothy L. Dabney-Johnson** Philadelphia, Pa. Tonetta La’Shay Dawson Summa cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa. Michael Dillard† Upper Darby, Pa. Ashley Diouani** Cum Laude Havertown, Pa. Brittany Kari Eaddy** Magna cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa. Jonathan Franz-Vincent Eckardt Summa cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa. Albenie Eleazer-Watson Philadelphia, Pa. Turquoise Etheridge-Gibbs Norristown, Pa. Nakeisha M. Evans* Cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa.

Denae Elise Gilliam Philadelphia, Pa. Amy Lynn Gleba Magna cum Laude Plymouth Meeting, Pa. Anna Maria Goodwin Magna cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa. Sarita Grant Philadelphia, Pa. Shelby Andrea Green Philadelphia, Pa. Casey Marie Grunmeier Summa cum Laude Line Lexington, Pa. Jasmin Monae Harris Philadelphia, Pa. Marisa R. Haynes Philadelphia, Pa. Kamill Adele Hedgespeth** Philadelphia, Pa. Elijah Hockett Philadelphia, Pa. Linda Marie Horton Summa cum Laude Norristown, Pa. Kiana Hough-Kent Philadelphia, Pa.

Taheerah Tiffany Johnson Magna cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa. Tyrone B. Johnson Philadelphia, Pa. Baseemah Jones* Philadelphia, Pa. Tiffany Jones Philadelphia, Pa. Taiyell S. Kelty** Cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa. Kathleen A. Lear Collegeville, Pa. Madalena Likaj* Summa cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa. Luz Luna** Cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa. Jeanna Mechelle Lyons Summa cum Laude Chester, Pa. Maryanne Manuel** Cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa. Tahbatha Martinez* Philadelphia, Pa. Donald Yarnell McCain Philadelphia, Pa. 21

Andre M. Mejia Philadelphia, Pa. April M. Mitchell Lafayette Hill, Pa.

Sharmaine Pough-Atwood* Cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa. Roy Lee Reese** Philadelphia, Pa.

Natashia Sylvia Mitchell*† Summa cum Laude Wallingford, Pa.

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Patricia Robles† Summa cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa.

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Shantai Nicole Murph** Magna cum Laude Drexel Hill, Pa. Danielle Nicol Cum Laude Huntingdon Valley, Pa. Ra’Nesha Deshay ParkerDales** Cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa. Takia Paschall Pottstown, Pa. Sonila Pasho Magna cum Laude Southampton, Pa. Stefan L. Pate**† Philadelphia, Pa. Samiyah Patterson Philadelphia, Pa. Adriane Lynn Poehlman Summa cum Laude Fayetteville, N.Y.

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Tiffani Rouse Philadelphia, Pa. Joann Ryan-Chambliss Philadelphia, Pa. Kestra Saddler-Queeley Summa cum Laude Charlestown, Nevis Alexander C. Santiago* Philadelphia, Pa.

Shakina Smith** Elkins Park, Pa. Nichole P. Smith-Scott** Summa cum Laude Norristown, Pa. Maureen A. Smith-Streeter Cum Laude Cheltenham, Pa. Laura E. Springer Cum Laude Sellersville, Pa. Kim-Renee Stone** Magna cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa. Shanekah Tann Cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa. Katrina Taylor* Philadelphia, Pa. Kelly Thomas** Cum Laude Glenside, Pa. Darryl Christopher Thompson Philadelphia, Pa.

Delilah A. Santiago Philadelphia, Pa.

Denise Annette Thompson Magna cum Laude Wyncote, Pa.

Sandra Sexton* Cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa.

Sereda Dyliah Yolonda Thompson*† Philadelphia, Pa.

Ramona M. Sharpe** Magna cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa.

Jennifer Tullai Summa cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa.

Valmir de Souza Silva Summa cum Laude North Wales, Pa.

Barbra Jean Unruh* Magna cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa.

Dana Skilton Magna cum Laude Norristown, Pa.

Sandra T. Walton** Summa cum Laude Harleysville, Pa.

*August 2018 **December 2018 †Veteran

Arttia Quianna Watts* Philadelphia, Pa.

Diane Williams** Laverock, Pa.

Stephen Woodford Philadelphia, Pa.

Lauren Michele Watts** Cum Laude Folcroft, Pa.

Everene Williams** Cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa.

Dawn A. Woodley Magna cum Laude Philadelphia, Pa.

Theresa Watts** Philadelphia, Pa.

Shaniqua Witherspoon* Philadelphia, Pa.

Arielle Lauren Ytterberg Summa cum Laude Selinsgrove, Pa.

2018-2019 EXCHANGE STUDENTS Chestnut Hill College is honored to congratulate our 2018-2019 exchange students from our partner universities abroad who successfully completed one semester of American studies in their academic field. We are blessed you had the opportunity to call Chestnut Hill College your home away from home.

Fall 2018 Carlota Maria Bessa — Universidade Catolica Portuguesa, Portugal, Business Administration and Management Joana Rebelo Lopes Da Silva — Universidade Catolica Portuguesa, Portugal, Economics Maxim De Puysseleir — Howest University College of West Flanders, Belgium, Psychology Celine Hoef — Howest University College of West Flanders, Belgium, Education Arthur Hugelier — Howest University College of West Flanders, Belgium, Communications Victor Kammeyer — Business Academy Aarhus, Denmark, Business Administration and Management Kasper Brovn Pedersen — Business Academy Aarhus, Denmark, Business Administration and Management Pablo Sancibrain Ruiz — CESINE University, Spain, Business Administration and Management Lea Hofmann Sorensen — Business Academy Aarhus, Denmark, Business Administration and Management Ines Ferreira — Catholic University of Porto, Portugal, Business Administration and Management Spring 2019 Bianca Lenguazco Navarro — Universidad de Alicante, Spain, Pre-Law Jeraldina Neira Baeza — Universidad Catolica de la Santisima Concepcion, Chile, Education Camila Sanchez Gonzalez — Universidad Catolica de la Santisima Concepcion, Chile, Education Nora Villa Sanhueza — Universidad Catolica de la Santisima Concepcion, Chile, Education

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HONORS SOCIETIES Students inducted into Honors Societies for general excellence or for excellence in major or minor studies wear Honors cords with their regalia.

Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society for First-Year Students

Red, white and gold

Alpha Phi Sigma

Royal blue and gold

National Criminal Justice Honor Society

Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society for Non-traditional Adult Students Burgundy and gold Chi Alpha Sigma

National College Athletic Honor Society

Gold and black

Delta Epsilon Sigma

National Scholastic Honor Society for Colleges with a Catholic Tradition

Maroon and gold

Epsilon Pi Tau

International Honor Society for Professions in Technology

Blue, gold and white

Kappa Delta Epsilon National Honor Society for Education

Purple and white

Kappa Gamma Pi

National Catholic College Graduate Honor Society

Mahogany brown and ivory

Lambda Pi Eta

Honor Society of the National Communication Association Red and white

Phi Alpha Theta

History Honor Society

Red and blue

Phi Beta Delta

International Scholars

Red and gold medallion

Phi Sigma Iota

International Foreign Language Honor Society

Purple and white

Pi Sigma Alpha

National Political Science Honor Society

Braided red, black and white

Psi Chi

International Honor Society in Psychology

Blue and silver

Rho Alpha Sigma

National Resident Assistant Honor Society

Blue and gold

Sigma Beta Delta

International Honor Society for Business, Management and Administration

Hunter green and gold

Sigma Iota Rho

International Relations Honor Society

Black, blue and red

Sigma Tau Delta

International English Honor Society

Red and black

Sigma Zeta

National Science and Mathematics Honor Society

Blue and gold medallion

Tau Upsilon Alpha

National Honor Society for Human Services

Royal blue

Theta Alpha Kappa

National Honor Society for Religious Studies and Theology Scarlet

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ACADEMIC HONORS ALPHA LAMBDA DELTA Kayla Beard Timothy Bolen Amanda Craig Kimberly Croy Christopher Darchowski Kaitlin Iavecchia Shania Kresge Laura Lupin Saige Marchek Dalia Mendez Richard Miller Alyssa Pirolli Brielle Riotte Jessenia Soto Emilie Zanders ALPHA PHI SIGMA Emeline Brennan Tonetta La’Shay Dawson Makenzie Hooven Hunter Irvin Zachary Stevens ALPHA SIGMA LAMBDA Tonetta La’Shay Dawson Marc Jerry Dieumercie Jonathan Franz-Vincent Eckardt Amy Lynn Gleba Alicia Hernandez Gomez Carol V. Haggerty Taheerah Tiffany Johnson Jeanna Mechelle Lyons Kenaisha Fatima Lyons Natashia Sylvia Mitchell Adriane Lynn Poehlman Valmir de Souza Silva Zachary Stevens Denise Annette Thompson CHI ALPHA SIGMA Matthew Anderson Mary Bode Kelly Bradley Jordan Clark Mia Covic Connor Crawford Christopher Darchowski Tales Domingues Brianna Ferrell Zigmund Fisher

Adam Gavin Kara Guerra Jessica Heaton Makenzie Hooven Tyler Howe Kaitlin Iavecchia Hunter Irvin Andrew Johnstone Matthew Kemerer Matthew Kress Laura Lupin Alexander Lynch Ariel Magee David McBrearty Patrick Meenan Kevin Meredith Emma Mull Nathaniel Nelson Alexander Nicolas Marikate O'Toole Brielle Riotte Richard Robinson Daniela Siqueira Eric Small Rita Lynn Trainer Kara Turtzer Jaeda Wildgoose DELTA EPSILON SIGMA Tonetta La’Shay Dawson Amy Lynn Gleba Meagan Gormley Rebecca Hyde Kaitlin Iavecchia Taheerah Tiffany Johnson Matthew Kozeniewski Matthew Kress Lauren Lau Charles Neusch Suzanne Steinmetz Zachary Stevens Denise Annette Thompson EPSILON PI TAU Michael Armentani Amanda Craig Marc Jerry Dieumercie Khiry Helms Erika Lewis Charles Neusch Zachary Stevens

KAPPA DELTA EPSILON Turquoise Samone Bland Kevin Clancy Kimberly Croy Catherine Hoops Rebecca Hyde Kaitlin Iavecchia Sophia Marie Johnson Matthew Kozeniewski Emma Mull Maureen O’Malley Briana St. George Jaszmine Reid Kelly Thomas KAPPA GAMMA PI Mary Bode Joanne Ferguson Brianna Ferrell Kaitlin Iavecchia Zachary Stevens LAMBDA PI ETA Jordan Clark Amanda Craig Kara Guerra Lauren Lau Ariel Magee Richard Miller Jacquelyn Rhodes Brielle Riotte Daniela Siqueira Delanie Wampler Lily Winn PHI ALPHA THETA Matthew Kozeniewski Matthew Kress MaryKate Maier Gwendolyn Raczak PHI BETA DELTA Emilie Zanders PHI SIGMA IOTA Timothy Bolen Shanty Panza Emilie Zanders

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PI SIGMA ALPHA Adeeb Alsogaih Matthew Kress Shanty Panza

Timothy Bolen Matthew Kress Shanty Panza Emilie Zanders

PSI CHI Kayla Beard Makenzie Hooven Rachel Slusarczyk Jessenia Soto Denise Annette Thompson Emilie Zanders

SIGMA TAU DELTA Catherine Hoops Rebecca Hyde Nola Kane Delanie Wampler

RHO ALPHA SIGMA Kaitlin Iavecchia Gwendolyn Raczak Ellisha Reed SIGMA BETA DELTA Mary Bode Jonathan Franz-Vincent Eckardt Jessica Heaton Marikate O’Toole Kestra Saddler-Queeley Valmir de Souza Silva SIGMA IOTA RHO Adeeb Alsogaih

SIGMA ZETA Connor Crawford Christopher Darchowski Brianna Ferrell Alicia Hernandez Gomez Tyler Johnson Raquel Lopez Laura Lupin Paola Mongil Sarah Taylor TAU UPSILON ALPHA Samantha M. Anthony Madelyn Barton Dolores N. Bey Summer Coscia-Merakian Tracy V. Garrett

Amy Lynn Gleba Anna Maria Goodwin Patricia Robles Dana Skilton Nichole P. Smith-Scott Denise Annette Thompson Rita Lynn Trainer THETA ALPHA KAPPA Kelly Bradley Ellisha Reed INTERDISCIPLINARY HONORS PROGRAM (IDHP) Timothy Bolen Colleen Brice Matthew Esposito Catherine Hoops Laura Lupin Alyssa Pirolli Jacquelyn Rhodes Jessenia Soto Delanie Wampler

DEPARTMENTAL HONORS Art Alyssa Pirolli Biology Connor Crawford Christopher Dachowski Business Mary Bode Jessica Heaton Communication Adam Gavin Lauren Lau Richard Miller Brielle Riotte Criminal Justice Makenzie Hooven

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Hunter Irvin Zachary Stevens Andrew Zauzig Digital Forensics Charles Neusch Zachary Stevens English Literature Rebecca Hyde Nola Kane English Literature & Communications Delanie Wampler English Literature & Secondary Education Catherine Hoops

Exercise Science Nathaniel Nelson History MaryKate Maier History & Secondary Education Matthew Kozeniewski Math Anya Pant Psychology Suzanne Steinmetz Spanish Timothy Bolen

THE COMMENCEMENT PROCESSION The Chestnut Hill College Commencement procession is lead by the Grand Marshal who carries the College mace. The Grand Marshal is the highest ranking, tenured faculty member. The mace is a symbol of authority and indicates that the activity is an official function of Chestnut Hill College. The predominant feature of Chestnut Hill College’s mace is the College Seal. The mace was presented to the College by the Class of 1956. A color guard follows the Grand Marshal.

Following the Grand Marshall in the procession are the degree candidates from the School of Undergraduate Studies. The School of Continuing and Professional Studies degree candidates follow next in the procession. Candidates for master’s degrees from the School of Graduate Studies follow and candidates for the doctoral degree in clinical psychology are the last degree candidates in the procession. The faculty follows the candidates for advanced degrees. The platform party, composed of speakers, honorees, Board of Directors, and the Administration are last to process. The recessional exits in reverse order.

ACADEMIC ROBES AND REGALIA The pageantry and color of an academic convocation such as today’s Commencement come to us from medieval times when academic robes and regalia were adapted from ecclesiastical garb. Most robes are black to symbolize the democracy of scholarship, since they cover any dress or rank of social standing worn beneath.

Robes vary in design depending on the degree received. It may be that the wearing of the long gowns provided warmth for the students and teachers who labored in unheated academic buildings of 13th century England.

The hood, originally a simple cowl attached to the gown, bears the heaviest symbolism of the academic costume. Its lining displays the colors of the college or university which is granting the degree, and the color of the bordering velvet indicates the field of learning in which the degree is earned. The square cap or mortarboard originated in the 13th century at the University of Paris and came to England in Tudor times.

Through the years, European institutions had a great diversity in their specifications of academic dress.

American colleges and universities opted for a definite system that all might follow. In 1895, the Intercollegiate Commission met at Columbia University and adopted a code of academic dress. The Commission has updated the code in 1932, 1959 and 1986.

BACHELOR’S REGALIA The gown for the bachelor’s degree is untrimmed. It can be identified by its long pointed sleeves. The gown is usually black in-color and is designed to be worn closed.

The hood must be three-feet in length. It is lined with the official colors of the college. The Chestnut Hill College lining is scarlet, white and gold. Chestnut Hill grants Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Music degrees. The edging of the Bachelor of Arts hood is white, the Bachelor of Science hood is golden yellow and the Bachelor of Music is pink. The velvet edging is two-inches wide.

The mortarboard has a tassel attached at midpoint to the top of the cap. The tassel, like the mortarboard, is black. Traditionally, the graduates move the tassel from the right side to the left side of the cap once the degree is granted.

MASTER’S REGALIA The gown for the master’s degree is designed to be worn either open or closed. The sleeves are oblong and are open at the wrist. The rear part of the sleeve is square cut while the front has an arc cut away. The gown is usually black and untrimmed.

The hood for the master’s degree is three-and-one-half-feet long. The edging is three-inches wide. The Chestnut Hill hood is lined in scarlet, white and gold. The white trim signifies the Master of Arts degree, yellow trim signifies a Master of Science degree and light blue trim signifies a Master of Education degree.

The mortarboard is black and has a black tassel attached midpoint on the top of the cap. The graduate moves the tassel from the right to the left side of the cap once the degree is granted.

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DOCTORAL REGALIA The gown for the doctoral degree has bell shaped sleeves. It is designed to be worn either open or closed. The front of the gown is faced with velvet and three bars or chevrons of velvet are used across the sleeves. The color of the velvet trim may be black or match the edging of the hood. The gown may be black or a color approved for an institution.

The hood is four-feet long and has panels at the sides. It is lined with the colors of the degree granting institution and edged with velvet colored to represent the specific discipline in which the degree is granted.

The velvet edge is five-inches wide.

The cap may be the traditional mortarboard cap or a tam made of soft velvet. The tam may be square, six-pointed or eight-pointed. The tassel may be gold.

Chestnut Hill College doctoral candidates wear a scarlet gown trimmed in black velvet. The gown is designed to be worn closed.The College Seal is located at the top of each velvet panel on the front of the gown.

The hood is lined in scarlet, white, and gold with a white trim to signify the degree in psychology. The cap is an eight-pointed, black velvet tam with a gold tassel.

PRESIDENT’S CHAIN OF OFFICE The President of Chestnut Hill College wears a chain of office at formal College functions. The central medallion in the chain is the official insignia for the President of the College. The chain connects twelve, smaller medallions adorned with fleur-de-lis to symbolize the connection to the founding of the Sisters of Saint Joseph in LePuy, France. The twelve medallions also represent our past and future sister presidents. A large hammered fleur-de-lis at the back balances the College Seal in the front.The chain was a gift from the Chestnut Hill College Alumni Association to Sister Carol Jean Vale on the occasion of her inauguration.

SERVICE MEDALLIONS Fleur-de-lis medallions are worn by faculty and staff who have completed twenty or more years of full-time service to the College. The medallions are worn at official College functions.

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HISTORY OF CHESTNUT HILL COLLEGE Located at the northwestern edge of Philadelphia on 75 acres overlooking the Wissahickon Creek, Chestnut Hill College opened in 1924 as a Catholic, four-year, liberal arts college for women. Founded as Mount Saint Joseph College by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, the College was renamed in 1938 as Chestnut Hill College.

Since its inception, the College has offered a rigorous liberal arts education that provides students with a broad background in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. The goal of Chestnut Hill College has been to prepare students for life’s challenges by helping them to grow intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, and socially.

In keeping with the spirit of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, the curriculum has been modified over time to meet the ever-changing needs of higher education and society. The College originally awarded only the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees to young women of traditional college age. In 1972, a Continuing Education department extended opportunities for undergraduate study to mature women and men. With the addition of a coeducational graduate program in 1980, the College began to offer master’s degrees and, in 1997, added its first doctoral program. Today, students may earn master’s degrees in four disciplines and a doctorate in clinical psychology.

Academic changes also included expansion beyond the physical limits of the campus. As a member of SEPCHE (Southeastern Pennsylvania Consortium for Higher Education), Chestnut Hill pursues a collaborative approach to higher education with seven other local institutions. Through membership in the ACSSJ (Association of Colleges of Sisters of St. Joseph) Chestnut Hill is able to offer its students opportunities to enrich their educational experiences by studying at seven other colleges in the United States. Study-abroad programs further extend the reach of a Chestnut Hill education and help prepare students for life in a global society.

November 2001 proved to be an historic time for Chestnut Hill College. The announcement that men would be admitted to the traditional-age, full-time undergraduate program in fall 2003 marked the end of the 78-year-old College for Women. In choosing to pursue this new direction, the College makes a tradition of excellence and a history of success available to a wider audience.

On August 2, 2006, College President Carol Jean Vale, SSJ, Ph.D. announced one of the most transformational moments in the College’s history, the acquisition of the SugarLoaf estate from the Albert M. Greenfield Foundation. The purchase of SugarLoaf Hill offered the College a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to nearly double the size of its campus and allow for expansion to accommodate a growing student body. The existing structures at SugarLoaf have all been renovated and are currently being used as classroom space, lodging for undergraduate students and for conferences and social events. In the long-term, the property will be expanded to include additional residential and academic buildings in accordance with the College’s Master Plan.

In August 2007, College President Carol Jean Vale, SSJ, Ph.D., announced the College’s reclassification from NCAA Division III to NCAA Division II and full membership in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC). Chestnut Hill College, a member of the NCAA Division III since 1996, has enjoyed unprecedented success in its athletics program since going coed in 2003.

The Chestnut Hill campus provides an atmosphere conducive to teaching, learning, and reflection for the entire college community. The decades of expansion in academic programs were matched by corresponding growth and change in the campus, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For many years the main buildings were St. Joseph Hall, with its six-story Greco-Roman rotunda and French Gothic exterior, Fournier Hall, a jewel of Italian Romanesque architecture, and Clement Hall, with its classrooms and swimming pool. The additions of Logue Library, Fontbonne Hall, and Barbara D’Iorio Martino Hall meet the needs of a growing college community. In the fall of 2006, Mary Jackson Fitzsimmons ’35 Hall opened as a residence hall to help alleviate a housing shortage on the campus. In 2012, the Jack and Rosemary Murphy Gulati ’61 Complex was dedicated. This renovated Clement Hall space now includes a state-of-the-art fitness center, a sleek entrance pavilion and the inviting Michael and Margaret Carney McCaffery ’77 Lounge (formerly the Social Room).

Each new structure was carefully designed to preserve the architectural integrity of the campus while addressing specific educational or student life needs. The last decade has seen an emphasis on providing the technology that is essential to today’s students. Renovated science facilities and computer laboratories helped to create a teaching/learning environment appropriate for the 21st century. Martino Hall includes “smart” classrooms and seminar rooms that are part of the campus-wide network. Visitors to the grounds have long enjoyed the grotto with its charming fountain, the House of Loretto, and the elegant main chapel that was inspired by Sainte Chapelle in Paris.

More than 11,000 individuals have earned degrees from Chestnut Hill College since 1924. The list of accomplished graduates includes numerous representatives in medicine, law, research, education, business and social service workers.

Alumni are also well known for their commitment to volunteerism in countless civic, cultural, educational, and religious organizations. Their spirit continues to animate the campus through the generous support of and dedication to their alma mater that they loyally demonstrate.

Faithful to its rich history, Chestnut Hill College will continue to meet the challenges of a changing society while maintaining its commitment to values-oriented education and its Catholic heritage. Future graduates of the College will continue to be people who use their education to transform the world as they join their predecessors in dedicating themselves to the College motto of Fides, Caritas, Scientia.

ALMA MATER We love thee in the sunset.

We love thee in the dawn, Thy walls to us are hallowed With mem’ry of days agone.

CHORUS O, College and Teachers and we, A loyal Trinity, Our hearts’ deep fealty, Is pledged unto thee, Is pledged unto thee, Our loved Chestnut Hill.

Oh, through life’s hurt or heal In the going of the years, Thy Wisdom shine aloft To banish doubts and fears.