Commencement 2021 (Twenty-Sixth Graduating Class)

COMMENCEMENT

2021

COMMENCEMENT TWENTY-SIXTH GRADUATING CLASS

COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES FRIDAY, MAY 14TH, 2021 | 7:00 PM SATURDAY, MAY 15TH, 2021 | 10:00 AM

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College provides its students with affordable opportunities to gain the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in their work, in their day-to-day lives, and in their pursuit of life-long learning in a supportive, student-oriented environment.

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT: DR. STEVEN NUNEZ To the Class of 2021, family, and friends, welcome to the twenty-sixth commencement exercises for Pennsylvania Highlands Community College.

We collectively stand proud as we celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates. We recognize the hard work, dedication, and sacrifice it took to complete their education.

It is notable that the word “commencement” means “beginning”, and not “ending.” It is why so many commencement speeches include phrases like “this is only the beginning of your journey” or “this is the beginning of an exciting, challenging, and rewarding phase of your life.” Education should be about a means to an end, not the end.

And as such, we celebrate your new beginning.

Graduates, I hope that you understand that this is not the end of your education - you will be reinventing yourself throughout your life and it is my hope that you will never stop the love of learning. Perhaps you will earn a more advanced degree – or maybe you will partake in additional on the job training – or maybe you will take music lessons to learn to play the guitar. Education is more than just training for a profession – it can bring enjoyment, color, and texture to your life. I am proud that Pennsylvania Highlands served you during this time in your life.

With humble beginnings over 25 years ago, Pennsylvania Highlands has made lasting impressions on the surrounding communities. It is due to the tireless work of many that this place stands on firm ground today.

We must thank the Cambria County Commissioners for believing in the transformative power of education and how a highly educated and trained workforce is vital for the community. We must thank current and former members of the Board of Trustees for their commitment to an institution that literally had to be grown from the first employee up. And, we must thank current and former employees, faculty, and staff, and all that have taught, encouraged, and cared for our students these past years.

Thanks to all of you for your contributions to, and belief in, this great institution.

As the fifth president of Pennsylvania Highlands, I recognize what it took for each of you to make this institution what it is today. Thank you.

On a final note, I look forward to the coming years, with anticipation, to hearing stories of success beyond Pennsylvania Highlands. Knowing that we played an important role in the future of our graduates has made it all worthwhile.

Enjoy your time. Congratulations again, graduates.

Dr. Steven Nunez President, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

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COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER: ELIZABETH RUSZKOSKI Elizabeth Ruszkoski is a 2017 graduate of Greater Johnstown Senior High School. Elizabeth is the daughter of Carrie Sampson. She graduated high school with honors and was the drum major of her high school’s competitive marching band.

While a student at Pennsylvania Highlands, Liz was an active member in several organizations and groups. Liz served in the past year as the Student Senate President. Prior to her nomination as president, she served as the Student Senate Communications Liaison. She is the President of the Psychology Club, as well as a member of the Theatre Club. Liz is also a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success and a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the world’s largest and most prestigious honor society for two-year college students.

Liz has devoted countless hours of her time volunteering at College events, such as the Easter Egg Hunt, Open Houses, and Orientation, as well as serving as a member of the College Senate’s Wellness Committee. Liz has also single-handedly organized various charitable donation drives. As the Student Senate President, Liz is the Student Trustee and serves on the Academic Affairs/Student Services Committee, and is an active member of the Pennsylvania Highlands Board of Trustees.

After Pennsylvania Highlands, Liz intends to continue her education in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree at Chatham University. She will focus her studies in psychology.

Her ultimate goal is to earn a doctoral degree in adolescent psychology.

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ORDER OF EXERCISES WELCOME Dr. Barbara Zaborowski Dean of Library Services and Special Projects PROCESSIONAL Music performed by Eloise Romano “Pomp and Circumstance” Marches Op. 39 No. 1, Elgar COLLEGE MARSHAL AND MACE BEARER Robin Hughes President of Faculty Senate Assistant Professor, Mathematics THE NATIONAL ANTHEM INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS AND PLATFORM PARTY Dr. Steven Nunez President GREETINGS Thomas Chernisky President Commissioner Cambria County Commissioners Greg Winger Chairperson of the Board of Trustees Robin Hughes President of Faculty Senate Assistant Professor, Mathematics

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ORDER OF EXERCISES INTRODUCTION OF COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Dr. Steven Nunez President COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Elizabeth Ruszkoski President of Student Senate Member of the Graduating Class PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES Robert Farinelli Vice President of Academic Affairs CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Dr. Steven Nunez President CLOSING REMARKS Dr. Barbara Zaborowski Dean of Library Services and Special Projects ALMA MATER Music performed by Eloise Romano RECESSIONAL Music performed by Eloise Romano Symphony No. 9, Finale: Ode to Joy, Beethoven

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GRADUATING CLASS OF 2021 ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE NAME Kaitlin Nicole Arnold Ethan Jacob Barkley Abigail Rose Bartis Kevin Michael Baum Christopher Bearer Nicholas A. Bechtel Jacob Beebe Luke Robert Belz Elysha Benford Trey William Bennett Gavin Bischof Selena Marie Blough Elizabeth Boring Hannah Boring Nicolas William Bradley Ian Christian Brodbeck Sarah Noelle Brown Morgan Brumbaugh Nicole Rylee Bumbarger Grace Marie Bush Ashlyn Elizabeth Campagna Stephan Brent Caputa Allison Jennifer Charbonneau Jennifer Charbonneau Michelle Chipps Bradley Collier Hunter J. Cowan Samantha N. Cramer Lauren Rosella Dallape Morgan David-Meece Emma Leigh Davis Hannah M. Davis Tanya Deyarmin Daniel M. DiFrancesco Elisha Zane Dospoy Justin T. Eckenrod Brooke Elliott Maria Engleka Hunter McClain Evans Ashley Kaye Fairman Bradley Fairman Mason Farine Rylan J. Felosky Paige Felton Matthew H. Forbes Angela M. Forlina

MAJOR Liberal Arts and Sciences *◊ Liberal Arts and Sciences Psychology Liberal Arts and Sciences * Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences Psychology • Liberal Arts and Sciences *• Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences *◊ Social Work Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences • Liberal Arts and Sciences •Φ Liberal Arts and Sciences *◊ Liberal Arts and Sciences *• Liberal Arts and Sciences *◊ Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences * Liberal Arts and Sciences ◊ Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences •Σ Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences *•Σ Psychology Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences •Φ Liberal Arts and Sciences Psychology Liberal Arts and Sciences * Liberal Arts and Sciences * Liberal Arts and Sciences ◊ Liberal Arts and Sciences *• Liberal Arts and Sciences * Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences

DATE CONFERRED May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 Aug. 2021 Dec. 2020 May 2021 May 2021 Aug. 2021 May 2021 Aug. 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 Aug. 2021 May 2021 May 2021 Dec. 2020 Dec. 2020 May 2021 Dec. 2020 Aug. 2021 Dec. 2020 May 2021 Aug. 2021 Aug. 2021 Aug. 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 Aug. 2021 Dec. 2020 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 Aug. 2021 Dec. 2020

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GRADUATING CLASS OF 2021 ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE (CONTINUED) NAME Kendra N. Fox Kara Elizabeth Gallagher Andrew C. Garman Emerson Mary Alicia George Shaylynn N. George Rebecca J. Gibbons Kira Marie Gongloff Lily Patricia Grace Cheyanne Marie Gregorich Ashley A. Grimes Elaina Grosik Amelia Nicole Gross Taylor P. Grove Kelly Ann Gutierrez Brady Matthew Harrison Maria Jewel Henry Doak Abram Hoenstine Hanna Lee Hoover Maddelyn Hoover Paul R. Housel Nicholas S. Hurley Zorin Istvan Mia Karlene Jordan Carson David Kaufman Ty Frederick Keilman Sofia Kelley-Riley Jazzmyn Pearl Kelly Taylor Lorraine Kennedy Cameron M. Kleczek Ryan Alan Kniss Symeon Christopher Kobal Ashley Jean Kolar Erica Kovalik Morghan Theresa Krug Jordyn Leigh Kubovcsak Shaina Lear Noah Leheny Kelly Lynne Leibfreid Gavin Parker Lewis Reagan C. Lightner Kourtney Lynn Lizza Kalie M. Lysic Joshua Michael Machik Julie Madonna Khylee Lynn Maglione Jamie Mankos

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MAJOR Liberal Arts and Sciences Early Childhood Education • Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences *• Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences *• Liberal Arts and Sciences ◊Φ Liberal Arts and Sciences ◊ Psychology Liberal Arts and Sciences *◊ Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences *• Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences ◊ Liberal Arts and Sciences ‡ Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences •Φ Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences ◊ Liberal Arts and Sciences * Liberal Arts and Sciences *‡ Liberal Arts and Sciences *◊Φ Liberal Arts and Sciences ◊ Psychology Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences *• Liberal Arts and Sciences * Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences * Liberal Arts and Sciences *◊ Early Childhood Education Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences *Σ Early Childhood Education • Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences ◊ Liberal Arts and Sciences ◊Φ Psychology Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences * Liberal Arts and Sciences ‡ Liberal Arts and Sciences *◊ Psychology

DATE CONFERRED Aug. 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 Aug. 2021 Aug. 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 Dec. 2020 May 2021 Dec. 2020 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 Dec. 2020 Aug. 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 Aug. 2021 Dec. 2020 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 Aug. 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 Dec. 2020 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 Aug. 2021 May 2021 Aug. 2021 May 2021 Dec. 2020

GRADUATING CLASS OF 2021 ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE (CONTINUED) NAME Teresa Marion Seth Martin Brendan McCorkle Patrick M. McGinnis Crystal E. Melton Diamond M. Mercer

Drew Meyers Alan A. Mognet Taylor Mackenzie Moore Alyssa M. Moore-Carr Isabella Nicole Nagy Alexes Lee Naylor Aliyah Lynn Naylor Kayla L. Norris Alyssa Marie Ott

Lauren Michele Ozog

Ashley Michelle Patterson

Madison Elise Piatak Alyson N. Platt Alayna Rose Plaza

Lindsey Marie Pullin Austin Reese Kallista Joy Regan Dalton Rhodes Todd Raymond Rice Cassidy E. Ringler Hayle T. Rojas Morgan Larae Rullo Elizabeth A. Ruszkoski Jacob Lee Scaletta Michelle M. Schmidt Aurora Cassandra Schrum Griffin F. Scott Christine M. Shaak Nick Shafer Adrian Perry Shane Dakota Sharp Katrina Mae Sheeder Jacquelyn Sheesley Jordan Slavick Bethany Kay Smeal

MAJOR DATE CONFERRED Liberal Arts and Sciences May 2021 Liberal Arts and Sciences May 2021 Liberal Arts and Sciences Dec. 2020 Liberal Arts and Sciences Dec. 2020 Psychology Dec. 2020 Liberal Arts and Sciences - May 2021 Elementary Education • Liberal Arts and Sciences • May 2021 Liberal Arts and Sciences ◊Φ May 2021 Liberal Arts and Sciences ◊ Dec. 2020 Liberal Arts and Sciences Dec. 2020 Psychology ‡ΦΣ May 2021 Liberal Arts and Sciences *• May 2021 Liberal Arts and Sciences *• May 2021 Psychology May 2021 Liberal Arts and Sciences - Aug. 2021 Elementary Education Liberal Arts and Sciences - May 2021 Elementary Education • Liberal Arts and Sciences - Aug. 2021 Elementary Education Liberal Arts and Sciences ‡Φ May 2021 Liberal Arts and Sciences Σ May 2021 Liberal Arts and Sciences - Aug. 2021 Elementary Education ‡Φ Liberal Arts and Sciences Σ May 2021 Liberal Arts and Sciences May 2021 Early Childhood Education ◊ΦΣ May 2021 Liberal Arts and Sciences May 2021 Psychology ◊ May 2021 Liberal Arts and Sciences • May 2021 Liberal Arts and Sciences * Aug. 2021 Liberal Arts and Sciences May 2021 Psychology ◊ΦΣ May 2021 Liberal Arts and Sciences * May 2021 Liberal Arts and Sciences • Aug. 2021 Liberal Arts and Sciences •Σ Aug. 2021 Liberal Arts and Sciences May 2021 Liberal Arts and Sciences May 2021 Liberal Arts and Sciences Dec. 2020 Liberal Arts and Sciences * May 2021 Liberal Arts and Sciences Dec. 2020 Liberal Arts and Sciences * Dec. 2020 Social Work Dec. 2020 Liberal Arts and Sciences ‡Φ Aug. 2021 Early Childhood Education ◊ May 2021

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GRADUATING CLASS OF 2021 ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE (CONTINUED) NAME Noelle Marie Smith Hope Sodmont

Anthony J. Stigers Alana Faith Taylor Lucas Kenneth Taylor Jack Thorn Thomas Jacob D. Thomas Rebecca Lyn Catherine Tubo Amber Nicole Turner Candyce Mackenzie Dawn Vannatter Imani Shantel Vaughn Connor Vesey Cael B. Walter Angela E. Weber Grace Ann Weinzierl Richard Wiewiora Erika Wilkie Amanda Wilson Victoria Marie Winfield Lauren Wiseman Karrigan Woodward Brent Thomas Zierer McKenzie Rae Zukus

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MAJOR DATE CONFERRED Liberal Arts and Sciences *‡ May 2021 Liberal Arts and Sciences - May 2021 Elementary Education ‡ΦΣ Psychology May 2021 Liberal Arts and Sciences - History Aug. 2021 Liberal Arts and Sciences May 2021 Liberal Arts and Sciences *• May 2021 Liberal Arts and Sciences • May 2021 Liberal Arts and Sciences May 2021 Liberal Arts and Sciences Aug. 2021 Liberal Arts and Sciences May 2021 Liberal Arts and Sciences ◊ Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences *• Liberal Arts and Sciences ◊ΦΣ Liberal Arts and Sciences ◊ Early Childhood Education • Early Childhood Education ◊ Liberal Arts and Sciences Psychology ◊ΣΦ Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences * Liberal Arts and Sciences * Liberal Arts and Sciences - Elementary Education •Φ

Dec. 2020 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 Aug. 2021 May 2021 Aug. 2021 Aug. 2021 Dec. 2020 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021

GRADUATING CLASS OF 2021 ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE NAME Nicholas Ahlborn Lindsey Alochney Lexie Ann Ambrose Vincent Andolina Brandon Arnold Cassidy F. Bailey Ryan L. Balliet Kaylin Becker Izac J. Benson Nathan H. Berkebile Kayla M. Borque Casey Brant Breanna Marie Brittingham Inger Elizabeth Brix Richelle Irene Brown Cynthia Elizabeth Bundy Garrett Steven Burns Tyler R. Bush Daniel G. Carter Jennifer M. Cavalet Judy L. Ciampa Andrew Cidor Josiah Conner Timothy R. Conroy Samantha R. Cooper John M. Costa Mary Lee Courtot Christianne Cover Lisa Maria Coy Jeannie M. Crane Justin M. Crisafulli Holly N. Cuccia Declan Cullen Kendra Leigh Culp Samantha Anne Custer Jeffrey Degol Justine DeLucia-Shroyer Kyle Dennis Sydney C. Distefano Justin Thomas Donelow Botayna Drah Christopher Ceylon Durham Renee Eash Keeley Isabella Elliott Nathaniel Erminio Leah Marie Farabaugh Zachary Farabaugh

MAJOR DATE CONFERRED Business Management May 2021 Histotechnology Aug. 2021 Radiologic Technology ‡Φ May 2021 Business Management May 2021 Business Management ◊Φ Aug. 2021 Business Management ◊Φ May 2021 Entrepreneurship • Dec. 2020 Cyber Security May 2021 Criminal Justice May 2021 Electric Utility Technology • May 2021 Criminal Justice • May 2021 Cyber Security May 2021 Child Development May 2021 Histotechnology Φ Aug. 2021 Histotechnology • Aug. 2021 Healthcare Information Specialist May 2021 Accounting ‡Φ May 2021 Accounting May 2021 Network Administration Dec. 2020 Business Management ◊ Dec. 2020 Small Business Management • Aug. 2021 Business Management •Φ May 2021 Criminal Justice May 2021 Electric Utility Technology ◊ May 2021 Business Management Aug. 2021 Server Administration May 2021 Business Management ‡Φ Aug. 2021 Healthcare Information Specialist ‡ May 2021 Histotechnology Aug. 2021 Accounting ◊ May 2021 Cyber Security May 2021 Histotechnology Dec. 2020 Media Production Dec. 2020 Histotechnology ΦΣ Dec. 2020 Histotechnology Aug. 2021 Cyber Security ◊ May 2021 Child Development Dec. 2020 Business Management • Aug. 2021 Histotechnology Aug. 2021 Electric Utility Technology ◊ May 2021 Accounting ◊ May 2021 Business Management • May 2021 Business Management • May 2021 Medical Assisting Technology May 2021 Electric Utility Technology • May 2021 Medical Assisting Technology May 2021 Criminal Justice May 2021

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GRADUATING CLASS OF 2021 ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (CONTINUED) NAME Cassandra Filcheck Sarah Renee Fleegle Katlyn Fraska Breanna Nicole Gerhardt Cheyanne Marie Gregorich Angeline Grove Jesse Gruber Joseph Guercio Bradley Haberkorn Melissa Haslam Stephen James Hauck Jr. Charles Robert Heckman II Zachary Michael Hoover Karmiel LaToya Jackson Benjamin Blase Johnson Jamie Lynn Jones Saadiyah Jones Lucas W. Jubina Matthew D. Kaiser Tonya L. Kaufman Thomas Raymond Keyser Chloe Edith Knupp Krystal Elizabeth Knupp Corey Kopnicky Megan Dawn Kough Brandon M. Lacock Hunter T. Lamar Alexandra Hope Lambrinos Shavet L. Lamont Makayla Sierra Langenbacher Tiffany Laughard Samantha Leamer John Andrew Lehner IV Jerri Joy Leslie Yu-Cheng Liang Cameron James Livingston Kaitlin Louder Maura M. Lowey Abigail A. Majercsik Zachary J. Mallin Mikayla Renee McIntosh Kaitlin D. McKee Allison Suzanne McKeel Ashley McLucas Nancy Jean McMahon Luke Means Mark Miller

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MAJOR DATE CONFERRED Radiologic Technology ‡ May 2021 Accounting May 2021 Child Development Dec. 2020 Criminal Justice May 2021 Entrepreneurship ◊ Dec. 2020 Business Management May 2021 Electric Utility Technology ‡ May 2021 Electric Utility Technology ◊ May 2021 Business Management Aug. 2021 Business Management • Aug. 2021 Business Management ◊ May 2021 Cyber Security ◊ May 2021 Electric Utility Technology • May 2021 Accounting May 2021 Entrepreneurship ‡ Aug. 2021 Histotechnology Aug. 2021 Business Management Σ May 2021 Server Administration May 2021 Electric Utility Technology May 2021 Medical Assisting Technology ◊Φ May 2021 Business Management May 2021 Histotechnology Aug. 2021 Medical Assisting Technology May 2021 Network Administration ‡ May 2021 Healthcare Information Specialist • Dec. 2020 Business Management May 2021 Business Management May 2021 Media Production Dec. 2020 Business Management Dec. 2020 Accounting May 2021 Radiologic Technology May 2021 Business Management • Aug. 2021 Media Production • May 2021 Entrepreneurship Aug. 2021 Cyber Security • May 2021 Histotechnology Dec. 2020 Business Management May 2021 Business Management May 2021 Media Production May 2021 Business Management May 2021 Child Development ◊Φ May 2021 Accounting May 2021 Child Development Aug. 2021 Media Production ‡ May 2021 Entrepreneurship May 2021 Media Production • May 2021 Business Management May 2021

GRADUATING CLASS OF 2021 ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (CONTINUED) NAME David J. Morley Rachel Moyer Lindsay J. Norman Thomas Albert Opdenhoff II Angelina Elizabeth Ozeck Jenna Marie Pavlosky Stevie Marie Pennington Uriah Shane Peruso Devin M. Phillips Colton J. Pierce Cassidy Rose Polacek Cody Rhodes Erika Nicole Ritchey Geoffrey C. Rumpf Hannah Jane Schofield Kreg Allen Schreckengost Shane A. Sell Christopher M. Serafine Alexis H. Sharp Noah M. Slippy Garrett D. Smith Katrina D.A. Smith Victoria F. Smothers Joseph Spohn Cody James Sral Hannah M. St. Clair Jennifer Ann Swope Korin Arielle Templeton Justin Thomas Thornton Heather Tomasko Brianna Marie Tustin Corrin Vann Taelur Marie Vargo Kaytlynn Vazquez Hannah L. Vena Erica Jayne Vozar Kylee Walker Sydney Rebecca Wells Emilee Wertz Addison Weyant Lillian Whitacre Christopher Alexander Winters Jonas D. Wissinger Kayla Mae Yoder Autumn Rose Yuzwa Carly Zahurak Derek Michael James Zolla

MAJOR DATE CONFERRED Business Management • May 2021 Entrepreneurship Aug. 2021 Medical Assisting Technology May 2021 Cyber Security ◊ May 2021 Medical Assisting Technology May 2021 Radiologic Technology ‡ May 2021 Medical Assisting Technology May 2021 Electric Utility Technology May 2021 Business Management May 2021 Electric Utility Technology ‡ May 2021 Business Management Σ Aug. 2021 Criminal Justice May 2021 Medical Assisting Technology ◊Φ May 2021 Entrepreneurship ◊ Aug. 2021 Media Production May 2021 Electric Utility Technology ◊ May 2021 Radiologic Technology ‡ May 2021 Electric Utility Technology • May 2021 Accounting May 2021 Accounting ◊ May 2021 Business Management Φ Aug. 2021 Business Management ◊Φ Aug. 2021 Business Management • Aug. 2021 Electric Utility Technology ◊ May 2021 Business Management ◊Φ May 2021 Accounting May 2021 Accounting ◊ May 2021 Accounting ◊ May 2021 Electric Utility Technology • May 2021 Business Management May 2021 Medical Assisting Technology May 2021 Business Management Aug. 2021 Business Management May 2021 Accounting May 2021 Radiologic Technology • May 2021 Accounting • May 2021 Business Management Dec. 2020 Child Development ‡ΦΣ May 2021 Business Management Σ May 2021 Radiologic Technology • May 2021 Radiologic Technology ◊ May 2021 Cyber Security ‡Φ May 2021 Accounting ◊ May 2021 Child Development May 2021 Radiologic Technology ◊ May 2021 Business Management • May 2021 Media Production • May 2021

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GRADUATING CLASS OF 2021 ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE NAME Kirstyn Ayla Berkey Chloe A. Case Payton Krishelle Colson Alex Cornman Christopher Dutschmann Kylee Hamilton Matthew Steven Hoyman Bryce Michael Huss Madison Marie King Wyatt Long Dylan R. Maurer Samantha Miller Katherine Elaine Napier Katie Lynn Ness Kayla N. Ohler Nickolas Douglas Overdorff Briana Pakstis Veronica Lazette Rozier Sophia Miles Straw Marlee Deborah Wallace Cassidy Elaine Washabaugh Jeremy Aaron Weis

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MAJOR Pre-Health Professions Σ Criminal Justice Pre-Health Professions ◊ Computer Science Criminal Justice Criminal Justice • Criminal Justice • Business Administration Criminal Justice Criminal Justice • Criminal Justice • Pre-Health Professions Business Administration ◊ Business Administration • Criminal Justice Σ Computer Science Criminal Justice • Pre-Health Professions Criminal Justice • Pre-Health Professions Criminal Justice Business Administration

DATE CONFERRED May 2021 May 2021 Aug. 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 Dec. 2020 Aug. 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021 May 2021

GRADUATING CLASS OF 2021 CERTIFICATE

NAME Kelsey Branch Lindsey Leshelle Eck Jennifer N. Gearty Jayne Marie Golson Makayla P. Hinkel Brittany C. Hof Spencer M. Jacobs Jennifer Kinter Emily Eleanor Lavis Brianna Martin Amber Ann Miller Ann Montgomery Lisa Rae Reed Sharaya Kae Sikora Amber M. Tate Nancy A. Webb Emily Suzanne Wesley Amber Weyant Sharon Williams Lily Isabel Yoder

DIPLOMA

NAME Lacee L. Jacobs Jessica M. Kozielec Summer Marie McBride Heather J. Mosley Madison Salvaggio

MAJOR DATE CONFERRED Patient Care Technician May 2021 Bookkeeping May 2021 Substance Abuse Treatment Dec. 2020 Patient Care Technician May 2021 Substance Abuse Treatment May 2021 Patient Care Technician Dec. 2020 Substance Abuse Treatment May 2021 Bookkeeping May 2021 Patient Care Technician Dec. 2020 SHARE Dec. 2020 Patient Care Technician Dec. 2020 Patient Care Technician May 2021 Pharmacy Technician May 2021 Pharmacy Technician May 2021 Patient Care Technician May 2021 Bookkeeping May 2021 Office Administrative Specialist Aug. 2021 Substance Abuse Treatment May 2021 Patient Care Technician Dec. 2020 Patient Care Technician Dec. 2020 MAJOR Medical Coding Specialist • Medical Coding Specialist Medical Coding Specialist ◊ Medical Coding Specialist • Medical Coding Specialist

LEGEND (HONORS BASED ON FALL 2019 GPA)

Honor Society Honors

Other

DATE CONFERRED Dec. 2020 Dec. 2020 Dec. 2020 Dec. 2020 Dec. 2020

Φ Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Σ Sigma Alpha Pi ‡ Summa Cum Laude (4.0 GPA) ◊ Magna Cum Laude (3.99 - 3.75 GPA) • Cum Laude (3.74 - 3.5 GPA) * Associate in High School

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ACADEMIC INFORMATION ACADEMIC REGALIA The academic attire worn by platform guests and participants comes from a tradition beginning in medieval Europe. At times when the general type of clothing worn was the robe or gown, colors and materials showed individual rank or wealth. As trades, professions, guilds, and universities developed, distinctive variations came about to identify affiliations.

Universities gradually modified the gowns, capes, hoods, and caps into distinctive forms that would identify levels of academic achievement. In the 1890s, American colleges and universities agreed upon a somewhat uniform application of the academic regalia.

Typically, scholars with a Bachelor’s Degree wear the unadorned black robe. Those with a Master’s Degree wear a hood lined with the colors of their college and trimmed with the color specifying their academic discipline area. The Doctoral Degree robe adds three velvet bars on each sleeve. The doctoral hood is more ornate.

Faculty and staff members wear the traditional attire of the college or university that conferred their degree.

THE MACE Once a weapon in medieval combat, the mace evolved over time into a symbol of rulership and became associated with the pride of a nation and its origins. Later, the mace was adopted by universities as a symbol of the power of the academic quest for truth and wisdom. It is carried at academic processions not only to bring authority to ceremonial occasions but also to symbolize the unity and aspirations of the College community.

COLLEGE MEDALLION The President of a college during academic ceremonies wears the College Medallion as a symbol of the leadership responsibilities vested in that office. The medallion is circular in form and includes the name of the College enclosing the shield of the College. The graceful, unbroken lines of the circle represent the unending process of education.

ACCREDITATION Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-662-5606. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency, which is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on recognition of Post-secondary Accreditation.

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COLLEGE COMMUNITY LEADERS BOARD OF TRUSTEES Greg Winger, Chairperson Dr. Janet Grady, Vice Chairperson Carl DeYulis, Secretary/Treasurer James Foreman, Public Relations Officer Alan Cashaw, At-Large Officer John Augustine, II Edwin Bowser Tyson Cook James Foster Carissa Itle Westrick Jacqueline Kulback Marc McCall Dr. Kathleen O’Rourke Mike Puruczky Linda Thomson Elizabeth Ruszkoski, Student Trustee 2020-2021 FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS David Mordan, President Jeffrey Stopko, Vice President Roberta Ream, Treasurer John Dubnansky, Secretary Ellis Griffith John Kubinsky Tim Leventry John Polacek Ed Porada Jeffrey Wood Greg Winger (ex-officio) Alan Cashaw (ex-officio) Dr. Steven Nunez (ex-officio) Kathleen Morrell (ex-officio) Lorraine Donahue (ex-officio) COLLEGE LEADERSHIP TEAM Dr. Steven Nunez, President Lorraine Donahue, Vice President of Finance and Administration Trish Corle, Vice President of Student Services Robert Farinelli, Vice President of Academic Affairs Gary Boast, Assistant Vice President of Institutional Research Kathleen Morrell, Executive Director of institutional Advancement Dr. Barbara Zaborowski, Dean of Library Services and Special Projects Nicole Robson, Assistant to the President

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PENNSYLVANIA HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Richland Campus Blair Center Central Park Center Ebensburg Center Huntingdon Center Somerset Center Online Programs