PRESENTATION
THE ORDER OF EXERCISES
Chris Lovett, Ph�D Academic Dean
Jerica Walters Class of 2025
STUDENT
of 2025 GREETINGS
John N� McKeegan, J�D� President of Mount Aloysius College Adam Sheetz
Executive VP of Operations, Sheetz, Inc. Chairperson, Mount Aloysius College Board of Trustees
STUDENT
COMMENCEMENT
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES
GRANTING OF DEGREES
INTRODUCTION OF GRADUATES
Kyle Noah Lohr Class of 2025
Sr� Eileen Campbell, RSM Director of New Membership, Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, Member, Mount Aloysius College Board of Trustees
Heather Zonts, Ph�D�, RN, CNE Dean of Nursing
John N McKeegan, J D
Carol McIlhenny, Ph�D�, RNC-OB, C-EFM Assistant Professor of Nursing
Daniel Anderson, Ph�D Assistant Professor of English and Communications Studies
Andrew Wlodarczyk Class of
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREES
Liberal Arts
Lilly Mireille Rich, Clearfield, PA, summa cum laude
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREES
Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics
Maximilian Gintvainis, Philadelphia, PA, cum laude
Early Childhood Education
Alexandra F� McConnell, Altoona, PA, summa cum laude
Information Technology
Raphael Aryitey Okaitei, Fredericksburg, VA
Chloë Mae Pearce, Reynoldsville, PA
Georgia Ruth Borlie, Lilly, PA
Christine M� Smith, Nanty Glo, PA, cum laude
Liberal Arts
Medical Imaging
Abigail Marie Brodbeck, Mount Union, PA
Alexis Kylie Buckley, Mapleton Depot, PA
Chase David Cover, Altoona, PA
Brenna Catherine Dobson, Lewistown, PA, cum laude
Antonia Marie Fenice, Clearfield, PA
Ashli Brooke Ganoe, Chambersburg, PA, cum laude
Madalynne Hannold, Brookville, PA
Kaliegh Nichole Henderson, Calvin, PA, magna cum laude
Sarah Elizabeth Holes, Fallentimber, PA
Alayna Huss, Altoona, PA
Tiffany Imler, Alum Bank, PA
Emma Rose Kline, Saint Marys, PA
Elissa Barron, Hooversville, PA
Ryan Joseph Beck, Altoona, PA
Chelsea Lynn Marie Black, Altoona, PA
Casey Lauren Blackie, Altoona, PA
Maura Marie Brandt, Altoona, PA
Carly Marie Lamb, Saint Benedict, PA
Lyndsey R� Laney, Patton, PA
Andrea Lynn McMullen, Ashville, PA
Alexia Nemec, Hastings, PA, cum laude
Isabella Noelle Panichelle, Butler, PA
Aaliyah Pridgen, Johnstown, PA
Kaleb Michael Repp, Gettysburg, PA, magna cum laude
Danielle Ritchey, Claysburg, PA
Maria Don Runk, Broad Top, PA
Erica Ryan, Shirleysburg, PA
Brett M� Wagner, Altoona, PA
Zowie Lynn Wills, Kittanning, PA, magna cum laude
Emma Grace Zinobile, Petersburg, PA
Nursing
Madison Coover, Hastings, PA
Taylor Kathryn Dick, Roaring Spring, PA
Alisha D� Ellis, Johnstown, PA
Regan Elizabeth Dilling, Williamsburg, PA
Marissa Esposito, Duncansville, PA
April Fessler, Dudley, PA
Cheris A� Fisher, Reedsville, PA
Madison Renae Gdula, Windber, PA
Brittany N Gordon, South Fork, PA
Jennifer K� Gorsuch, Williamsburg, PA
Zachary Edward Grove, Cresson, PA, magna cum laude
Sofia Paige Gutshall, Hesston, PA
Kyla Ann Hatch, Hollidaysburg, PA, cum laude
Tyler Robert Helsel, Hollidaysburg, PA
Nicole A� Herline, Schellsburg, PA
Alexus Lynn-Marie Hoffman, Manchester, MD
Danielle Marie Larson, Duncansville, PA, cum laude
Kylie Ann Marie LoSasso, Duncansville, PA, cum laude
Mitchell Patrick Malone, Hollidaysburg, PA
Kelly Mayhle, Duncansville, PA
Sarah Grace McCoy, Duncansville, PA
Marlayna Grace Miller, Windber, PA
Crystal Lynne Mills, Tyrone, PA, cum laude
Gabriella Musselman, Bellwood, PA, cum laude
Tara Marie Nelson, Portage, PA
Cydnie M O’Brien, Ebensburg, PA
Cheyenne Louise Papinchak, Windber, PA
Bryan Maxwell Porath, Johnstown, PA, cum laude
Staci Ann Rogers, Altoona, PA, magna cum laude
Jaelyn Nicole Shaw, Coalport, PA, cum laude
Christian Paul Snowberger, Hollidaysburg, PA
Cole Michael Stephens, Friedens, PA
Randi Jayne Steward, New Enterprise, PA
Alivia C� Tait, Northern Cambria, PA
Emmalie Vitalie, Johnstown, PA
Physical Therapist Assistant
MaLeah Paige Adamson, Rochester Mills, PA
Braden Joseph Beener, Lilly, PA
Kylie Marie Bleggi, Saint Marys, PA
Heather Browning, Punxsutawney, PA
Abigail R� Cherry, Flinton, PA
Jordyn Alexa Sukenik, Johnstown, PA, cum laude
Surgical Technology
Sabrina Marie Lockwood, Brookville, PA, magna cum laude
Maleia N� Miller, Home, PA
Rachel Marie Fox, Saint Marys, PA, cum laude
Amy Helfferich, Derry, PA
Dane Bradley Johnston, Mahaffey, PA
Kayla R� Lariviere, Dubois, PA, magna cum laude
Katelyn Ann Burkett, Johnstown, PA
Hanna G� Noel, Coalport, PA
Ivy Elizabeth Reed, Houtzdale, PA
Lindsay Gail Root, Clearfield, PA, cum laude
Jenna E� Smith, Duncansville, PA, summa cum laude
Ultrasonography
Emily Elizabeth Dietz, Cleona, PA, magna cum laude
Leila Renee Heagy, Brookville, PA, magna cum laude
Haley Markowsky, New Florence, PA, magna cum laude
Jessica Pauley, Sinking Spring, PA, cum laude
Anna K� Roth, Martinsburg, PA, cum laude
Makenna Louann Rummel, Mahaffey, PA, cum laude
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREES
American Sign Language/English Interpreting
Addison Hyder Jones, Bluffton, SC, magna cum laude
Anna Sloey, Bellwood, PA, summa cum laude
Natalie A� Steltzer, Whiteford, MD, summa cum laude
Samuel Kane Wagner, Philippi, WV, cum laude
Daisy Wishard, Latrobe, PA, magna cum laude
Biology
Whitney Alexis Cole, McDonald, PA, magna cum laude
Hailey Marie Drutarosky, Freedom, PA
William McGinnis, Pipersville, PA
Hannah Jane Minarchick, West Decatur, PA, magna cum laude
Communication Studies
Jacob Vaughn Bogacz, Erieville, NY, cum laude
John Paul Bush, Abingdon, VA, magna cum laude
Matthew Lee Franz, Johnstown, OH, summa cum laude
Ronald McClain II, Canton, OH
Asilyn Moore, Cresson, PA, cum laude
Alphonso Morrow Jr , Parkville, MD, cum laude
Criminology
Hanna Paige Geissler, Northern Huntingdon, PA, magna cum laude
John Griffith, Bryans Road, MD, cum laude
Aurora C� Schrum, Johnstown, PA (Posthumous)
Lauren June Luciani, Gilbertsville, PA
Hannah Lynn Smith, Hastings, PA
Landon Smith, Vestal, NY, cum laude
English
History/Political Science - Social Studies Secondary Education
Rebecca Gibbons, Duncansville, PA
Victoria M Waite-Simpson, Duncansville, PA, summa cum laude
Psychology
Kaylee A Fogle, Cresson, PA, magna cum laude
Lincoln Randall Jones, Winters, CA
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREES
Julius Javon Cummings, Hiram, OH
Accounting
Andrew Wlodarczyk, East Aurora, NY, summa cum laude
Biology
Kendall M� Cramer, Canonsburg, PA
Sheryl Kusi Appouh, Leesburg, VA
Emma Rose O’Leary, Rothesay, New Brunswick, cum laude
Jerica Walters, Altoona, PA, summa cum laude
Business Administration
John Luke Bailey, New Kensington, PA
Louis Philip Jean Bez, Izon, France, magna cum laude
Dylan Michael Brown, La Plata, MD
Ryan Robert Bushey, Latrobe, PA
Juan Andrés Camacho Restrepo, Ibagué, Colombia, summa cum laude
Tanner Civis, Johnstown, PA
Chloe R� Clemons, Sequim, WA
Tyler Lee Day, La Plata, MD, cum laude
Joseph DeRubeis, Altoona, PA
Emma Marie Farabaugh, Ebensburg, PA, summa cum laude
Katelyn Paige Garber, Midlothian, VA
Brendan Geiger, Turbotville, PA
Teresa Joy Golden, Summerhill, PA, magna cum laude
De’von Haggans, Harrisburg, PA
William Hagwood Jr�, Willowick, OH
Tayshaun Johnson, Uniondale, NY
Kyle Noah Lohr, Schellsburg, PA, summa cum laude
Martin Montoya, Madrid, Spain
Joshua Morgan, Portage, PA
Evan Edward Novella, Northern Cambria, PA
Dhavankumar Vipulkumar Patel, Woodbridge, NJ
Austin Plummer, Summerhill, PA
Reginald Priah III, Cleveland, OH
Tyler Andrew Quade, Mechanicsville, MD, magna cum laude
Bridget L� Rubinstein, Bedford, PA
Emma G� Shirk, East Freedom, PA, summa cum laude
Griffin John Tunison, Timonium, MD, magna cum laude
Payton Warner, Mechanicsburg, PA, cum laude
Olivia Rae Zeigler, Kittanning, PA
Early Level (PreK-4) Education
Allison Shaw Brooks, Martinsburg, PA, summa cum laude
Maya Rose Capozzoli, Camp Hill, PA, magna cum laude
Karlie Kirsch, Carrolltown, PA, cum laude
Emily Victoria Lopez, Ebensburg, PA
Troy McConnell, Loretto, PA, summa cum laude
Kylie Morgan Mihalov, Irwin, PA, magna cum laude
Information Technology
Fahad M� Alqahtani, Coraopolis, PA, magna cum laude
Trenton Burger, Portage, PA
Aaron Dreikorn, Mineral Point, PA, summa cum laude
Austin Phillip Garcia, Staten Island, NY
Matthew Jacobs, Somerset, PA
Jackson Kozlovac, Portage, PA, summa cum laude
Kaleb T Meneely, Spring Creek, PA
Kelly Adriana Miller, Portage, PA, summa cum laude
Steven John Mosco, Cheswick, PA
Lane O’Leary, Patton, PA, magna cum laude
Kyle J� Sokira, Ebensburg, PA, magna cum laude
Interdisciplinary Studies
Margaret Grace Bowen, Ebensburg, PA
Andrea Leigh Kiser, Altoona, PA, magna cum laude (Pre-Occupational Therapy Concentration)
Shannon Snyder, Berlin, PA, cum laude (PreOccupational Therapy Concentration)
Leadership in Healthcare
Jeremy Roy Eck, Myerstown, PA, cum laude
Ashlyn Diane Eltman, Saxton, PA
Jessie Grace Forrest, Johnstown, PA
Kali Giebfried, Johnstown, PA
Xavier Johnson, Nassau, Bahamas, cum laude
Nicholas Andrew Podolak, Johnstown, PA
Amanda Penny Ann Shearer, Altoona, PA
Rebeccalyn Tubo, Cresson, PA, cum laude
Marketing
Kyle Noah Lohr, Schellsburg, PA, summa cum laude
Medical Imaging - Radiography
Sydney Elizabeth Helsel, Duncansville, PA
Sierra Martin, Altoona, PA
Anna Rose Peterman, Clymer, PA
Middle Level (4-8) Education
Hayden M Mallin, Glenshaw, PA, cum laude
Ashley N� Ickes, Claysburg, PA
Brian Allen Miller, Everett, PA
Ryan Macharia Muchoki, Nairobi, Kenya
Eric Norman Roederer, Everett, PA
Zalie P Skolyak, Ellsworth, PA, magna cum laude
Nursing
Janel Nicole Rosenthall, Altoona, PA
Krista Lynn Shaw, Hollidaysburg, PA
Demi Mae Shields, Bloomsburg, PA
Ultrasonography
Traci Lynn Hauser, Cherry Tree, PA, summa cum laude
Kassy Rose Holsinger, Duncansville, PA, magna cum laude
Samantha Moschettieri, Spencerport, NY, magna cum laude
Grace Jennifer Perron, Manheim, PA
Kailee Ranae Ribblett, Mineral Point, PA, magna cum laude
Sarah Elisabeth Swingler, Hanover, PA, magna cum laude
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Ralston Asim Boland, Newark, NJ
Brandon Russell Cook, Glen Burnie, MD
Andrew Mason Franchok, Stephens City, VA
Madison Leigh Hillard, Greenville, PA
James Maddison, Market Harborough, England
Luke Martin Priestley, Dunstable, England
Seth Avery Smith, Mapleton Depot, PA
Samuele Stewart, Mount Union, PA
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Community Counseling
Maggie O’Neil, Loretto, PA
Note: Latin honors at graduation are conferred upon students who qualify for the academic distinction of: Cum laude
Magna cum laude
Summa cum laude
Minimum Cumulative GPA — 3�50 - 3�69
Minimum Cumulative GPA — 3�70 - 3�89
Minimum Cumulative GPA — 3�90 - 4�0
Note: The list of graduates and their honors is based on information available at the time of publication� Degrees are awarded upon successful completion of all degree requirements� Listing of a student’s name does not guarantee certificate or degree completion Late additions may not have been included Honors for degree candidates will be printed on the transcript, based on the final cumulative grade point average�
HONORS SOCIETIES GRADUATES
Mount Aloysius College strives to support and recognize the academic success of its students by recognizing their achievements� Many academic departments are affiliated with renowned national honor societies, which allow for a formal recognition of these students� The following list describes each honors society and indicates the names of the graduates who have been formally inducted into each society
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, ARTS, AND SCIENCES
Alpha Phi Sigma
Criminology Department
Alpha Phi Sigma is the national criminal justice honor society established in 1942 and recognizes the academic excellence of undergraduate and graduate students in criminal justice� Originally created to promote excellence in scholarship and performance, Alpha Phi Sigma is affiliated with the Academy of Criminal Justice Science and a member of the Association of College Honor Societies� Once inducted as lifetime members, students receive numerous benefits, including scholarship opportunities, annual conferences, access to academic journals/ resources, opportunities for community service, and potential pay/entrance level advancement for state and federal criminal justice jobs�
Hanna Paige Geissler
John Griffith
Emma Rose O’Leary
Landon Smith
American Sign Language Honor Society
American Sign Language/English Interpreting Department
The American Sign Language Honor Society (ASLHS) was established in 2006 by the American Sign Language Teacher Association The mission of the society is to encourage and recognize high academic achievement in ASL studies for high school and college/university students�
Addison Hyder Jones
Anna Sloey
Natalie A Steltzer
Samuel Kane Wagner
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Alpha Lambda Zeta Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi
Education Department
Kappa Delta Pi: Honor Society in Education has evolved over 100 years to become America’s largest national honor society in education The Alpha Lambda Zeta chapter at Mount Aloysius College embodies the vision of KDP that excellent teachers build thriving communities and create lifelong opportunities by providing quality, equitable education for all� The values of KDP include excellence, integrity, expertise, equity, diversity, and empathy
Maya Rose Capozzoli
Rebecca Gibbons
Hayden M� Mallin
Alexandra McConnell
Kylie Morgan Mihalov
Zalie P� Skolyak
Victoria M� Waite-Simpson
Lambda Delta Gamma Chapter of TriBeta
Science and Mathematics Department
Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) is an honor society for students, particularly undergraduates, dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research� Since its founding in 1922, more than 300,000 persons have been accepted into lifetime membership, and more than 650 chapters have been established throughout the United States and Puerto Rico
Whitney Alexis Cole
Hannah Jane Minarchick
Jerica Walters
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Association of Surgical Technologist National Honors Society
Surgical Technology Department
The mission of the AST National Honor Society is to recognize the achievement of surgical technology students and to support the learning and professional development of our members who strive to improve the surgical technology profession� Recipients must have no less than a cumulative 3�75 GPA, be a good school citizen, and project qualities of integrity and leadership
Jenna E Smith
Iota Eta Chapter of Alpha Delta Nu
Nursing Department
Affiliated with the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing, Alpha Delta Nu recognizes the academic excellence of students pursuing an Associate Degree in Nursing To be considered for membership, students must have met grade requirements in all nursing classes and have demonstrated conduct on campus and in clinical areas that reflect integrity and professionalism�
Danielle Marie Larson
Kylie Ann Maire LoSasso
Cheyenne Louise Papinchak
Bryan Maxwell Porath
Christian Paul Snowberger
Lambda Nu
Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences & Ultrasonography Departments
Lambda Nu National Honor Society’s objectives are to foster academic scholarship at the highest academic levels, promote research and investigation in the radiologic and imaging sciences, and recognize exemplary scholarship� Lambda Nu’s colors are maroon for the radiologic and imaging sciences, green for the health professions, and gold for the ancient color of honor�
Omega Chapter - Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences Department
Brenna Catherine Dobson
Ashli Brooke Ganoe
Kaliegh Nichole Henderson
Alexia Nemec
Kaleb Michael Repp
Zowie Lynn Wills
Delta Omega Kappa Chapter - Ultrasonography Department
Katelyn Ann Burkett
Emily Elizabeth Dietz
Traci Lynn Hauser
Leila Renee Heagy
Kassy Rose Holsinger
Haley Markowsky
Samantha Moschettieri
Jessica Pauley
Grace Jennifer Perron
Kailee Ranae Ribblett
Anna K Roth
Makenna Louann Rummel
Sarah Elisabeth Swingler
Phi Tau Alpha
Physical Therapist Assistant Department
The Phi Tau Alpha Honor Society recognizes physical therapist assistant students who have not only demonstrated high academic standards, but have embodied the core values of the physical therapy profession� This honor society is sponsored by the American Physical Therapy Association Academy of Education� The core values include: accountability, altruism, collaboration, compassion and caring, duty, excellence, inclusion, integrity, and social responsibility� Students must have a minimum of a 3�5 GPA in PTA coursework and receive two letters of recommendations with scores of “exemplary” or “superior” in all categories�
Braden Joseph Beener
COLLEGE-WIDE
Chi Alpha Sigma
National Athlete Honors Society
Chi Alpha Sigma is a national athlete honor society that recognizes outstanding academic achievement by intercollegiate varsity sport letter winners� The society strives to develop good citizenship, moral character, and friendship among high academic achievers in college athletics and encourages members to mentor and provide leadership to other athletes
Louis Philip Jean Bez
Jacob Vaughn Bogacz
Juan Andrés Camacho Restrepo
Maya Rose Capozzoli
Whitney Alexis Cole
Kendall M� Cramer
Jeremy Roy Eck
Matthew Lee Franz
Hanna Paige Geissler
John Griffith
Kyle Noah Lohr
Hayden M� Mallin
Alphonso Morrow Jr�
Tyler Andrew Quade
Kaleb Michael Repp
Landon Smith
Sarah Elisabeth Swingler
Griffin John Tunison
Payton Warner
Andrew Wlodarczyk
Delta Epsilon Sigma
Delta Epsilon Sigma is an exclusive honor society that recognizes academic excellence, service, and leadership among students in Catholic colleges and universities� To become a member of this society, students must meet certain requirements that demonstrate their commitment to academic excellence and service to their community�
Honors Program
The Mount Aloysius College Honors Program is designed for students of all academic disciplines who enjoy critical and synthetic thinking and problem solving within an environment of highly interactive learning� The goal of the Honors Program is to create a community of scholars committed to enhancing each other’s understanding of human living within our world� Membership indicated with blue and gray cords�
Matthew Lee Franz
Teresa Joy Golden
Kassy Rose Holsinger
Kailee Ranae Ribblett
Mercy Presidential Scholars
Mercy Presidential Scholars are awarded this College scholarship based on their strong academic records, GPAs above 3�3, and a commitment to service� Mercy Presidential Scholars possess and must develop leadership and academic skills, as well as a further commitment to service They participate in extracurricular activities and are involved in community/college service projects� These students reflect the mission, values, and goals of Mount Aloysius College� Scholars who have completed a Bachelor degree wear a medallion emblazoned with the historic Belltower
Abigail Marie Brodbeck
Dylan Michael Brown
John Paul Bush
Maya Rose Capozzoli
Whitney Alexis Cole
Kendall M� Cramer
Hailey Marie Drutarosky
Jeremy Roy Eck
Jessie Grace Forrest
Katelyn Paige Garber
John Griffith
Sarah Elizabeth Holes
Alayna Huss
Matthew Jacobs
Danielle Marie Larson
Kyle Noah Lohr
Hayden M Mallin
Andrea Lynn McMullen
Kylie Morgan Mihalov
Hannah Jane Minarchick
Gabriella Musselman
Grace Jennifer Perron
Tyler Andrew Quade
Kaleb Michael Repp
Aurora C� Schrum
Zalie P� Skolyak
Landon Smith
Natalie A� Steltzer
Sarah Elisabeth Swingler
Griffin John Tunison
Jerica Walters
Andrew Wlodarczyk
National Society of Leadership and Success
The NSLS is an organization that provides a life-changing leadership program that helps students achieve personal growth, career success, and empowers them to have a positive impact in their communities�
Georgia Ruth Borlie
Rachel Marie Fox
Dane Bradley Johnston
Gabriella Musselman
Jessica Pauley
Natalie A Steltzer
SALUTE
Veterans National Honor Society
SALUTE is the only national honor society in the nation that recognizes and honors the service and scholastic achievements of this generation’s greatest veterans�
Trenton Burger
Chase David Cover
Troy McConnell
Bryan Maxwell Porath
Eric Norman Roederer
STUDENT CEREMONY ASSISTANTS
ARTIFACTS
The artifacts included in today’s procession are symbols of the heritage and history of the College Artifact Bearers for today’s ceremony are:
Collection of Letters
Tea
Scholar Ink
Original Academy Seal
Georgia Ruth Borlie
Adriana Miller
Grace Bowen
Zachary Edward Grove
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GONFALONS
The gonfalon, a flag that hangs from a crosspiece or frame, originated in the medieval republics of Italy as an ensign of state or office Gonfalons have been adopted at many colleges and universities around the world as institutional insignia� The four gonfalons displayed today represent the academic divisions of Mount Aloysius College and the Mercy Values� Gonfalon bearers for today’s ceremony are:
College
Lynn Hauser
Mercy Values�������������������������������������������������������������������������Samuele Alexander Stewart
School of Nursing & Health Sciences Bryan Maxwell Porath
School of Business, Arts, & Sciences���������������������������������John Paul Bush
STUDENT INTERPRETERS
The College is proud to have graduating students from the American Sign Language/English Interpreting program interpret portions of today’s ceremony:
Addison Hyder Jones, Bluffton, SC
Anna Sloey, Bellwood, PA
Natalie A� Steltzer, Whiteford, MD
Samuel Kane Wagner, Philippi, WV
Daisy Wishard, Latrobe, PA
STUDENT SPEAKERS
Invocation | Jerica Walters
Jerica Walters, from Altoona, Pennsylvania, is a biology major, and she is honored to speak before everyone today� During her time at Mount Aloysius, she has been very active in the campus community� She has served as a LIFT Mentor and Supplemental Instructor, as well as a Mercy Presidential Scholar She has also been a member of the Campus Activities Board, Student Government Association, Biology Club, and Tri Beta Biological Honors Society� Following her graduation, Jerica plans to attend Duke University to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree� She would like to thank her parents, grandparents, and friends for all of their love and support over these four years� She would also like to thank the professors and staff that she has interacted with during her time at Mount Aloysius for always providing assistance when needed and also encouraging her to be the best person she can be�
Student Welcome | Victoria M. Waite-Simpson
Victoria Waite-Simpson, of Roaring Spring, PA, is graduating with a degree in History/Political Science, with a concentration in Secondary Social Studies Education and a minor in English� During her time at The Mount, she has been involved in Student PSEA, HPGA club, and has served as Treasurer of Kappa Delta Pi, the education honor society Outside of her academic commitments, Victoria is dedicated to her church youth group and participates in her church band� She aspires to become a high school educator and plans to pursue a graduate degree� Victoria is passionate about helping students gain a deeper understanding of history and guiding them to become thoughtful, responsible members of society She extends heartfelt thanks to all who have supported her throughout her journey and gives all glory to God for her achievements�
Student Commencement Address | Kyle Noah Lohr
Kyle Lohr, of Schellsburg, PA, is a marketing and business administration major with a concentration in supply chain management and a minor in communications� Over the four years of gaining his bachelor’s degree, he has been a resident assistant, a Mercy Scholar, the president of Student Government, the Outdoor Club and Pickleball Club president, manager of the men’s volleyball team, a member of the men’s golf team, and worked as a peer tutor� Kyle is coming back to Mount Aloysius as a graduate assistant in the Advancement & Engagement Office to obtain his MBA� He would like to thank his family, grandparents, friends, and role models who have positively influenced his life and helped shape him into the person he is today Kyle is deeply honored to speak on behalf of his fellow Mountie graduates�
Benediction | Andrew Wlodarczyk
Andrew Wlodarczyk, of East Aurora, NY, is an accounting major who has made the most of his time on campus through a wide range of leadership and service roles He has served as captain of the Men’s Volleyball team, treasurer of the Business Club, vice president of the Pickleball Club, a member of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistant (VITA) program, and a resident assistant� As a Mercy Presidential Scholar, Andrew has demonstrated a deep commitment to both academic excellence and community engagement With his degree, he hopes to earn his CPA license and enter the world of public accounting, using the skills and experiences he’s gained throughout college� He would like to thank his parents for their unwavering support and is honored to celebrate this moment alongside his fellow graduates
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER
SR. EILEEN CAMPBELL, RSM
Sister Eileen Campbell, RSM, is a Sister of Mercy who currently ministers as a Spiritual Director and Director of Directed Retreats for the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas
Sister Campbell has an extensive career in servant leadership, serving as teacher, principal, administrator of a residency for homeless women and children, Director of Mercy Volunteer Corps, Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas Leadership Team member, and former Director of New Membership for the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas
A resident of Dallas, PA, Sister Campbell received her bachelor’s degree in education from Gwynedd-Mercy College and a masters in educational administration from Fordham University� She has served on the boards of numerous educational and social services organizations, and currently proudly sits on the Board of Trustees at Mount Aloysius College�
FACULTY AND ACADEMIC STAFF
Dr� Daniel Anderson
Dr Merrilee Anderson
Dr� John Bandzuh
Dr� Gabriel Beam
Ms Haley Bennett
Ms� Desiree Beppler
Ms� Jessica Birch
Dr Jodi Blubaugh
Dr� Joseph Bobak
Ms� Jennifer Bopp
Dr John Brooks
Dr� Christopher Burlingame
Ms� Maireade Byrne
Dr Wendy Cannonie
Dr� Sue Clark
Ms� Daniele Coccimiglio
Ms Hanna Cooper
Dr Gale DeArmin
Dr� Julie Decker
Dr Juan Diaz
Ms Paige Dinges
Dr� Anthony Dragani
Ms Bobbie Duffy
Ms� Carol Eberhart
Dr J Michael Engle
Mr� Daniel Evers
Ms� Jeanine Farabaugh
Ms Jacquelyn Friday
Dr� Paul Gallagher
Dr� Jennifer Gmuca
Dr Cathleen Golden
Dr� Crystal Goldyn
Dr� Virginia Gonsman
Ms Andrea Gutmann
Ms� Deanna Hamilton
Dr� David Haschak
Ms Rebecca Hickman
Dr� Felicia Holliday
Dr� Emily Houseknecht
Dr Justin Houseknecht
Ms Kathleen Hoyne
Ms� Aimee Itle
Dr Jessica Jost-Costanzo
Mr Christian Kendziora
Ms� Celeste Kopnicky
Ms Denise Krivokuca
Ms� Kimberly LaBelle
Ms Haley Lacovitch
Ms� Eve Laidacker
Ms� Mercedes Langer
Dr Laura Lansing
Dr� Christopher Lovett
Dr� Elizabeth Mansley
Dr Carol McIlhenny
Ms� Brenda McMahon
Ms� Christin Mearns
Ms Tiffany Michael
Mr� Christopher Mingyar
Ms� Amanda Minor
Dr Bernard G Neff
Ms� Lori Noye
Ms� Sandra Nypaver
Dr Penny O’Connor
Mr Bryan Pearson
Ms� Carolyn Pielmeier
Ms Julia Proctor
Mr Robert Rabatin
Ms� Allyssa Robison
Dr Sara Rutledge
Ms� Keri Salyards
Dr Paula Scaramozzino
Ms� Christina Schilling
Ms� Amanda Shearer
Dr Beth Shoff
Mr� Brian Smith
Mr� Robert Stere
Dr Christa Stipanovich
Mr� Jeffrey Sunseri
Ms� Carla Swartz
Dr Donald Talbot
Ms� Cara Tomallo
Ms� Anne Volk
Ms Brianna Walker
Ms� Kelly Wantiez
Ms� Kimberly Washington
Ms Nancy Way
Ms Jenna Weyandt
Dr� John Whitlock
Mr Justin Williams
Dr Antoinette Woods
Dr� Heather Zonts
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mr� Adam Sheetz (Chair)
Mr Gregory Drew (Vice-Chair & Treasurer)
Dr Renée Martin-Nagle, J D , LL M, Ph D ’79 (Secretary)
Mr� Michael McLanahan (Trustee Emeritus)
Mr� Joseph Adams
Dr� Reginald Blaber
Mr Sean Burke
Mr� Paul Calandra
Mr� William Caldwell, Jr�
Sr Eileen Campbell, RSM
Mr� Sean Cook
Mr� Michael Corso
Mr� Philip Devorris
Sr� Mary Ann Dillon, RSM
Ms� Carolyn Donaldson
Ms Jan Fisher
Mr� Philip Freeman
Dr� Leah Hollis
Mr Patrick Irwin
Dr� Leamor Kahanov
Dr� Sheela Kerstetter
Mr� Matthew Perry
Mr� Stacey Porter ’89
Mr� Richard Rose, Esq�
Dr Angela Rowe
Dr� Stella Somiari
Mr� Matthew Stuckey
Mr Tyler Trimbath ’08
Mr� William (Bill) Ward� Jr�
Mount Aloysius College is a member of the Conference for Mercy Higher Education, a national organization of higher education institutions sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas.
PRESIDENT’S EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
John N McKeegan, J D , President
Mr� Michael Baker, Senior Vice President for Administration & Strategy/Chief Financial Officer
Dr� David Haschak, Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost
Mr Kevin Kime, Associate Vice President & Athletic Director
Ms� Kary Milan, Vice President for Advancement & Engagement
Mr� Sam Wagner, Vice President for Marketing & Communications
Mr Jacob Yale, Vice President for Enrollment & Student Life
THE CEREMONIAL MACE
The ceremonial mace, carried at the head of the procession, represents the authority and responsibility of the College faculty Dating to medieval times, the mace is used in the ceremonial functions of colleges, universities, churches, and governments�
The mace of Mount Aloysius College is made of steel and wood This combination of materials represents the fusion of industrial and natural resources found in this area� The steel and wood also represent the concepts of strength and warmth� The steel flame atop the mace symbolizes the College’s motto, “With Our Light, We Serve�”
The mace was designed by Mr� L� Franklin Gilliam and Mrs� Mary Saylor�
HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE
The history of the College is rooted in the life of the Religious Sisters of Mercy who founded and sponsor Mount Aloysius College Catherine McAuley founded the Religious Sisters of Mercy in Dublin, Ireland, in 1831 as a congregation devoted to the works of Mercy� It was one of the first active congregations of women religious in Ireland� Today, Sisters of Mercy serve in North and South America, Africa, Asia and Australia continuing their original charism of service to the needy through advocacy and direct service in health care, educational and social service agencies and institutions� The spirit of the congregation, dedicated to honoring the mercy of God, is one of enterprising response to need, coupled with compassion and hospitality, a spirit which is a goal of the Mount Aloysius family
Mount Aloysius College traces its Mercy heritage to the small community of Sisters who were sent to Pittsburgh in 1843 From Pittsburgh, they established a community in Chicago in 1845 and by 1848 they settled in Loretto, Pa� On St� Mary’s Street in Loretto, the Sisters built a school which was to be the forerunner of St� Aloysius
Through the Years
by Sr� Camilla Marie, RSM
Through the years, our hearts will turn to thee, dear Alma Mater� Through our tears it may be for the bonds are strong, which to thee unite the hearts of all of us, together, who to thee belong�
With the light, which you yourself have given, we shall light our lamps anew�
By our light we'll serve and prove to you, our Alma Mater, that our hearts be true�
Light our lamps and send us forth rejoicing hearts aglow and on our lips, a song�
By our light we'll serve and prove to you, our Alma Mater, that our hearts be true