2013 Commencement Program

The One Hundred Thirty-Ninth Commencement of Thiel College

Sunday, May Fifth Two Thousand Thirteen Two O’Clock William A. Passavant Memorial Center Greenville, Pennsylvania

The Order of the Exercises PRELUDE Rondeau and Fanfares................................................................................Jean-Joseph Mouret Kathryn A. Gray, M.M., Adjunct Professor of Music, College Organist Andrew S. Erb, Director of Bands, trumpet

Air from the D Major Suite, BWX 1068......................................................................... J.S. Bach Hornpipe, HWV 349/2....................................................................................... G.F. Handel Le Réjouissance, HWV, 351.............................................................................................. G.F. Handel

*PROCESSIONAL Faculty Marshal, Candidates for Degrees, Faculty, Platform Party

Pomp and Circumstance, Op. 9.............................................................................. Edward Elgar Ms. Gray

*PLACING OF THE COLLEGE MACE.....................................................Christopher H. Moinet, Ph.D. Professor of English Faculty Marshal

*OPENING PRAYER................................................................. The Rev. Dr. Curtis L. Thompson

Professor of Religion Director, The Dietrich Honors Institute

WELCOME.........................................................................................Troy D. VanAken, Ph.D. President

INTRODUCTION OF THE COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER...........................................Dr. VanAken COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS............................................................ James H. Cunningham ’77

Artistic Director, Classical WQED-FM 89.3

CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREE................................................... Edward A. Bartko ’72

Chair, Board of Trustees

Linda Boyce Haller................................................................Presented by David M. Miller ’61

Professor of Economics and Business Administration and Norman P. Mortensen Chair of Economics

RECOGNITION OF EMERITUS FACULTY.....................................................Lynn Franken, Ph.D. Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College

William A. Robinson, Ph.D., Professor of Performing Arts

SPECIAL MUSIC The Song Has Just Begun............................................................................................. Joseph Martin Songs of Freedom .................................................................................................ed. Anders Nyberg Singabahambayo

Freedom is Coming The Thiel Choir ~ Michael A. Bray, D.M.A., Conductor Mike Lehman ’16, conga

The Order of the Exercises INTRODUCTION OF SENIOR CLASS REPRESENTATIVES.......................... Mary Theresa Hall, Ph.D. Professor of English, Faculty Chair

GREETINGS FROM THE CLASS OF 2013................................................Matthew E. Schneider ’13 PRESENTATION OF THE SENIOR CLASS GIFT ............. Brianna L. Sweet ’13 and Haley M. Hayden ’13 SENIOR ADDRESS.....................................................................................Kelly M. Barzak ’13 “A Glimpse into the Past, Present and Future” SPECIAL RECOGNITION..................................................................... Valedictorian(s) and Salutatorian PRESENTATION OF THE CLASS .......................................................................... Dr. Franken DISTRIBUTION OF DIPLOMAS.............................................................................Dr. VanAken Mr. Bartko DISTRIBUTION OF ALUMNI FLOWERS...................................................... Charles Goodrick ’74 President, Alumni Association Board of Directors

CONFERRING OF DEGREES................................................................................Dr. VanAken SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS....................................................................................... Dr. Moinet *HAIL, ALMA MATER.................................................................................... Friedrich F. Flemming words by E. Grace Hunton, 1900 2. Hail, Alma Mater, may thy torch forever Shed light resplendent for thy God and Country; Send the flame onward to all generations.

Hail, Alma Mater!

1. Hail, Alma Mater, on thy hill enthroned, Firm as a mountain may’st thou stand enduring Fair as the Valley of thine own Shenango.

Hail, Alma Mater!

3. Hail, Alma Mater, we thy children pledge thee Here our devotion, loyal, true and tender; Thee will we cherish, praise thy name forever.

Hail, Alma Mater!

*CLOSING PRAYER................................................................................... Rev. Dr. Thompson *REMOVAL OF THE COLLEGE MACE..................................................................... Dr. Moinet *RECESSIONAL Procesión Alegre.......................................................................................... Garry A. Cornell Ms. Gray

* The audience will please rise.

James H. Cunningham ’77 Artistic Director, ClassicalWQED-FM 89.3 D

Commencement Speaker d

A mainstay of Pittsburgh’s radio and classical music scenes, Jim Cunningham ’77 hosts the “QED Morning Show” and the nationally syndicated “Pittsburgh Symphony Radio” broadcasts on WQED-FM. A native of Warren, Pa., he became involved with a radio club as a child, leading to work as an announcer on WNAE. Throughout high school, Cunningham was a regular on WNAE and WRRN-FM. He continued to work in radio while at Thiel, serving as the general manager of the campus radio station, then WTGP. During college and after graduation (with degrees in English and business administration), he worked full-time for WGRP as an announcer, producer and account executive. A former intern at WQED, Cunningham returned to the station to work part-time and then was hired as a full-time announcer. He later earned a management certificate from the University of Wisconsin Graduate School of Business with sponsorship from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Cunningham served as station manager of WQED for 15 years. As manager, he led the team that established WQEJ Johnstown; began 24-hour classical broadcasts; expanded live broadcasts in annual series from Carnegie Mellon, Duquesne University, Chautauqua NewYork, Heinz Hall and Heinz Chapel; and initiated new programs, national distribution of concerts from the River City Brass Band and numerous holiday specials.

He served as classical music critic for Pittsburgh magazine, contributing a monthly column for 15 years; produced and hosted more than 30 features for WQED-TV’s “OnQ Magazine”; serves as a regular pledge host for WQEDTV; and has twice produced feature programs with violinist and composer André Rieu.

Cunningham hosts the prestigious Robert Morris Speakers Series at Heinz Hall where he interviews and introduces lecturers such as Robert Redford, Benjamin Netanyahu and Salman Rushdie. He has traveled as a correspondent with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra on 21 world tours, including memorable broadcasts from the Vatican, the great Wall in Beijing and the Salzburg Music Festival in Austria (where he produced the first international live digital broadcast).

A lifelong music lover, he studied piano and guitar, and sang in the choirs at First Lutheran Church in Warren, junior and senior high school, andThiel College under Dr. Marlowe Johnson. An enthusiastic teacher, Cunningham taught music and art for the Carnegie Institute adult education program and currently teaches “Unlocking the Classics” for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Pittsburgh and the Academy of Lifelong Learning at Carnegie Mellon University.

His work has been recognized with awards from the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania, the Air Award from March of Dimes, the Gabriel Award from US Catholic Broadcasters, the OperaTheater of Pittsburgh’s Millie Award, the Board of Directors of Chatham Baroque and the Pittsburgh Symphony Paul J. Ross Award for Excellence in Education and Audience Engagement.

As an active member of the community, Cunningham regularly appears as a guest speaker, narrator or host at various cultural events. He has served on the boards of the City of Pittsburgh Arts Commission, Chatham Baroque, Citizens for the Arts in Pennsylvania and Eastern Public Radio, and is currently on the boards of the Friends of the Carnegie Library, the PittsburghYouth Symphony, the Pittsburgh Chamber Music Society Executive Committee and the Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble, the Steinway Society and the Pittsburgh Concert Society.

Linda Boyce Haller

Executive Director, Henry E. Haller Jr. Foundation D

Honorary Doctor of Humanities d

Linda Boyce Haller has made a difference in the lives of thousands of Thiel College students by helping them achieve their dreams of entrepreneurship.

Haller is the executive director of the Henry E. Haller Jr. Foundation, the organization her late husband, Henry Haller H’97, started, which is the namesake and funding source for the Haller Enterprise Institute at Thiel College, an innovative program that encourages highly motivated students from any major to begin their own business while they continue their education. A hallmark of the program is that scholarships are given on the strength of the idea, not the major of the student involved.The Hallers’ generosity has impacted more than 1,000 students in the form of guidance, financial support and a belief that the entrepreneurial spirit crosses all disciplines and should be fostered. Since its inception, the Institute has involved men and women of every major on Thiel’s campus.

Dedicated to civic and community involvement, Haller has been an advocate for a number of causes and issues in the greater Pittsburgh area and is a former member of the Thiel College Board of Trustees (and a passionate advocate for Thiel students).

Haller holds a bachelor’s degree from Villa Maria College in Erie, Pa. (now part of Gannon University) and a master’s from Carnegie Mellon University. She was formerly the alumni director of the Medical School for the University of Pittsburgh and the director of volunteer services at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC. Currently a resident of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Haller has a daughter, Kelly Shannon; son, Kevin Boyce; a stepdaughter, Marjorie Haller; and five grandchildren, Madelaine and Jack Shannon and Samantha, Will and Andrew Boyce.

William A. Robinson, Ph.D. Professor of Performing Arts D

Professor Emeritus d

Dr. William Robinson, professor of performing arts, has applied for exactly one job during his academic career. In 1974, he applied for a theater position at a little college in Greenville, Pa. Almost 40 years later, he has transformed the performing arts program at Thiel College and taught thousands of students how to have confidence in their individual abilities and appreciate the transformative power of theater.

As director of the Thiel Players, Robinson has produced fall and spring productions each year—ranging from Chaucer’s “The Canterbury Tales” to classic Greek and Roman plays to modern musicals—and since 1980, he has welcomed incoming students with performances of “Charlie Brown Goes to College.” Robinson has directed the Greenville Area Community Theatre’s summer production since 1992. He also has produced children’s shows for area grade schools since 1975. Robinson is well known for his ability to choose just the right play and cast just the right person for every role.

He has served as chair of the Communication and Performing Arts Departments as well as a member of the Faculty Council, the Promotion and Tenure Committee, and the Artists and Lecturers Committee. He treats his colleagues with respect and professionalism. In 1999, alumni and friends established the William A. Robinson Endowment for Theater Arts and, in 2007, the William A. Robinson Theater was dedicated, becoming Thiel’s first theater-specific facility on campus. He received the Distinguished Teacher Award in 2004 and Professor of the Year in 2007.

Robinson holds a bachelor’s degree from Duquesne University, a master’s from the University of Pittsburgh and a doctorate from Bowling Green State University. Robinson is retiring in May and will move from Greenville to Philadelphia.

Candidates for Degrees Associate of Science Degrees Hunter Smith Liptrap BayVillage, Ohio Web Development Jian Long Zheng * Fujian, China E-Commerce

Associate of Arts Degree Shinjiro Todaka + Miyazaki-ken, Japan Management Information Systems

Bachelor of Science Degrees Matthew E. Butler Garrettsville, Ohio Chemistry w Medicinal Chemistry

Kyle Michael Kohut * Hermitage, Pennsylvania Environmental Science

Courtney Rebecca Chadbourn Millersburg, Pennsylvania Web Development Shane Matthew Dillon Parker, Pennsylvania Environmental Science

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Stephanie Nicole Dulka u Burton, Ohio Medicinal Chemistry Eric Paul King + u Butler, Pennsylvania Actuarial Studies

Ethan Daniel Ludwig East Liverpool, Ohio Environmental Science Christopher Nicholas Opatrny Mentor, Ohio Management Information Systems Anthony Andrew Rizzardi Youngwood, Pennsylvania Management Information Systems Kimberly Joann Williams g Greenville, Pennsylvania Chemistry w

Candidates for Degrees Bachelor of Arts Degrees Dotun Daniel Akinwale Jr. Boyds, Maryland Business Administration

Brett Michael Bissett g New Castle, Pennsylvania Psychology

Brittany Marie Anderson Imperial, Pennsylvania Elementary Education

Rebecca Lynne Cardillo * Homestead, Pennsylvania Psychology

Megg Elizabeth Andrews *w Canfield, Ohio Business Administration International Business

Laureen Marie Chapin Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Studies Sociology

Paul Michael Auchter Sharpsville, Pennsylvania Biology

Alyssa Katherine Chine North Jackson, Ohio Accounting Business Administration

Alexandria Lynne Barry Eastlake, Ohio Biology Kelly May Barzak w Cortland, Ohio Elementary Education Bradley Richard Bates Kinsman, Ohio Business Administration Courtney Louise Becker v Meriden, Connecticut Business Administration Philosophy William Aden Bendgen West Mifflin, Pennsylvania Psychology Sociology

Adrienne Yatsko Cicelske* Sharpsville, Pennsylvania Conservation Biology Jesse Clayton West Mifflin, Pennsylvania Business Administration Anthony Joseph Corso II New Castle, Pennsylvania Physics • Shayna Marie Cousins Cabot, Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Studies Psychology Heather Marie Cozak g New Middletown, Ohio Biology

Candidates for Degrees Suguru Daigo Kanagawa-ken, Japan Fine Art

Sarah Emily Faunce + Oil City, Pennsylvania Business Administration

Ashley Lorain Davis Cleveland, Ohio Criminal Justice Studies

Caitlin Elizabeth Ferry vu Brookville, Pennsylvania Communication Sciences & Disorders

Brian Joseph Davis g Aliquippa, Pennsylvania Biology

Brianna Lisa Fink Murrysville, Pennsylvania Biology

Kendall Alexander DeLashment Hazel Crest, Illinois English Writing

Nicole T. Flemming Stamford, Connecticut Sociology

Ryan Thomas Dixon + Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Business Communication

Jordan Martin Fortuna g Hermitage, Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Studies

Ashley Rene Donnelly Ann Arbor, Michigan Biology

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Jamaal Anthony Dorsey g Herndon,Virgina Religion Aaron Patrick Duafala Aliquippa, Pennsylvania History Stephanie Nicole Dulka u Burton, Ohio Biology Joshua Lee Emanuelson Vandergrift, Pennsylvania Biology Conservation Biology

Caitlin Elizabeth Francis Roaming Shores, Ohio Criminal Justice Studies Psychology Emily Rose Friedrich Pulaski, Pennsylvania Neuroscience Daniel Lee Gainey Girard, Ohio Elementary Education Andrew Allen Garrett Middleburg Heights, Ohio Business Administration Peter Zane Garza g Conneaut, Ohio Criminal Justice Studies

Candidates for Degrees Terry Steven Gensel McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Studies

Jonathan Joseph Hogan Somerset, Pennsylvania Forensic Accounting

Corey Michael Gifford Chicora, Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Studies Sociology

Heather Leann Hunter Jamestown, Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Studies Psychology

David Joseph Gonda Greensburg, Pennsylvania Political Science

Jenna Maryellen Ingrao Hermitage, Pennsylvania Business Administration

Kayce Estelle Grimm g Petrolia, Pennsylvania Mathematics

Roger Dale Irby II + u Transfer, Pennsylvania Mathematics

Todd Harvey Jr. Masury, Ohio Criminal Justice Studies Sociology

AdriannĂŠ Jenara Jackson g Rochester, NewYork Psychology Chanel Lorraine Jenkins East Lansdowne, Pennsylvania Psychology

Kaila Nicole Hawley w Hermitage, Pennsylvania Elementary Education Haley Marie Hayden Hannastown, Pennsylvania Political Science

Sheena Noelle Johns u Worthington, Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Studies Psychology

Morgan Suzanne Hays Brookville, Pennsylvania Political Science Psychology

Jessica Lynn Kaminsky + Austintown, Ohio Psychology

Joseph Francis Hertzog u Butler, Pennsylvania History Kevin Daurice Heyman Braddock, Pennsylvania Computer Science

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Michael Andrew Klosiewicz Hockessin, Deleware Criminal Justice Studies Shunsuke Kogai + Kanagawa-ken, Japan Media Communication

Candidates for Degrees Cassidy Laurel Kravec g North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania Mathematics • Jennifer Ellen Kumar Oakmont, Pennsylvania Political Science Abigail Royce Kusserow Allison Park, Pennsylvania Religion Samantha Renee Lane Perrysville, Ohio Neuroscience Psychology Alison Marie Lange vw Poland, Ohio English Literature English Writing Drew Philip Lengauer + Clarks Mills, Pennsylvania Business Communication Jennifer Faye Leppla New Brighton, Pennsylvania History Hunter Smith Liptrap BayVillage, Ohio Business Administration Yue Liu * Sichuan, China Psychology Anthony Wray Magnone g Washington, Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Studies Sociology

Shea A. Maier u Wellsboro, Pennsylvania Philosophy Religion Matthew D. May g Oil City, Pennsylvania Accounting Business Administration Heather Renee McCloud * Burgettstown, Pennsylvania Elementary Education Kayla Rae McFeely g North East, Pennsylvania Business Administration Chace McKinney Boardman, Ohio International Business Chelsea Lauren Meister Napoleon, Ohio Criminal Justice Studies Political Science Alec Christopher Miller Hermitage, Pennsylvania Accounting Business Administration Crystal Reyne Mitchell Greenville, Pennsylvania Psychology Sociology Julie Lauren Mitchell McMurray, Pennsylvania Elementary Education

Candidates for Degrees Taylor Knudsen Morrison Sparta, New Jersey Accounting Business Administration

Meaghan Anne Paine g Avon Lake, Ohio Psychology Sociology

Adam Michael Mott g Allegany, NewYork Media Communication

Aaron Darnell Parker g Rochester, Pennsylvania Business Administration Business Communication

Jessica Jean Mueller w Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Elementary Education History •

Ryan Scott Pepper v g Youngsville, Pennsylvania Chemistry •

Samuel Remington Naas + Springboro, Pennsylvania Business Administration

Tracy Ann Phillips Amherst, NewYork English Writing

Jarod Andrew Nanna Johnstown, Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Studies

Rachel Marie Piatek + Hermitage, Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Studies Psychology

Ryan Lee Neyman g Emporium, Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Studies Cody John Northcott Cochranton, Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Studies Imari Brooke Nystrom g NorthWarren, Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Studies Sociology Kayla Ann Ohlin vu New Middletown, Ohio Accounting Business Administration

Michael K. Pica Monessen, Pennsylvania Business Communication Mariah Carrie Poage v Salem, Ohio Business Administration Alyssa Rochelle Polakoff g Warren, Ohio Philosophy Sociology Aaron James Pounds Houston, Pennsylvania Accounting Business Administration

Candidates for Degrees Vincent Allen Pucci Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Studies

Shaina Monique Rochford Boardman, Ohio Political Science

Amanda Christine Pye *u Montville, Ohio Biology

Joshua Andrew Rodondi * Sharpsville, Pennsylvania Psychology

Ashley Ann Rable w Warren, Ohio Elementary Education

Nicholas Daniel Rossmiller Butler, Pennsylvania Business Administration

Conner Reed Radgowski South Park, Pennsylvania Political Science

Kelly June Sanzari Cochranton, Pennsylvania Business Administration

Daniel Brian Rasor + Austintown, Ohio Criminal Justice Studies

Matthew Earl Schneider Butler, Pennsylvania Neuroscience Psychology

Michael David Rasor Austintown, Ohio Criminal Justice Studies Sociology

Amber Lynn Schultis g CasteVillage, Pennsylvania Communication Studies

Clare Alyse Rech v Austintown, Ohio Biology

Rebecca Marie Scribben g Jefferson, Ohio Biology

Kate Elizabeth Reinsel Brookville, Pennsylvania Biology

Courtney Rae Senard g West Middlesex, Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Studies Sociology

William John Ringer Fredonia, Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Studies Sociology Anthony Andrew Rizzardi Youngwood, Pennsylvania Computer Science

Keisha Marie Shaw u York, Pennsylvania Political Science Diana Lynn Slomainy w Arnold, Pennsylvania Elementary Education

Candidates for Degrees John Bradley Snowden Inwood,WestVirginia Business Administration Chelsea Margaret Alexis Spahr Greenville, Pennsylvania English Literature Eric James Steininger Leechburg, Pennsylvania Psychology Sociology William Orville Stone III Jefferson, Ohio Philosophy Sociology Arrel Kirtland Strock * Nashport, Ohio Psychology Brianna Leigh Sweet Warren, Ohio Biology

Robert Joseph Tibbitt McKeesport, Pennsylvania Communication Studies Media Communication Jordan Michael Toth + Tarentum, Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Studies Sociology Hirokazu Tsutsui Ibaraki, Japan Sociology Matthew Christopher Turk Erie, Pennsylvania History Kristopher Charles Tursky Linesville, Pennsylvania Business Administration Regis William Wagner IV Collegeville, Pennsylvania Sociology

Jacob Vincent Szwaczkowski South Park, Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Studies

Rui Sarah Wang Shandong, China Internationl Business

Timothy J. Taylor II Girard, Pennsylvania Biology

Kristin Elizabeth Wansor Greenville, Pennsylvania Psychology

Matthew Jordan Tharp Hubbard, Ohio Criminal Justice Studies Sociology

Devin Gregory Wasylink * Leechburg, Pennsylvania Business Communication

Candidates for Degrees Alexa Lyn Weaver Shippenville, Pennsylvania Psychology Jonathan Patrick Welsh g Columbiana, Ohio Criminal Justice Studies Forensic Accounting Emily Nicole Whipple vu Rochester, Pennsylvania English Literature • Katey Ann Williams u Shelocta, Pennsylvania Business Communication TaCory Lakeia Williams * Arnold, Maryland Business Administration Karen Galina Wolfe * Troy, Pennsylvania Psychology Daizo Yabuki Tokyo, Japan Fine Art Emily Ann Yavorsky Poland, Ohio Sociology Jian Long Zheng * Fujian, China Business Administration

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Candidate for Pennsylvania Department of Education Teacher Certification w These students met requirements for the American Chemical Society Certification ^ These students satisfied degree requirements in August 2012.

* These students satisfied degree requirements in

December 2012. + These students will satisfy degree requirements during summer 2013. g These students will satisfy degree requirements in December 2013. u Student of the month w Student of the month, honorable mention

academic regalia The gowns, hoods and caps worn in the academic ceremonies today are relics of clothing worn in medieval times by students and professors. In the early universities—Bologna, Paris, Oxford—the professors wore more colorful academic regalia than do their modern-day descendants. The gowns and hoods were probably worn for warmth in the unheated halls where lectures were delivered.

Since 1895, in the United States, the colors and types of caps and gowns have been largely standardized. In 1932, the code was revised to some extent, and in 1960, it was revised once more. A few American universities have adopted gowns other than black in color, and in European universities there is more diversity in cut and in the cap than prevails in the United States.

TASSELS The tassels worn on the caps may or may not be of the same types. In some institutions, all masters’ and bachelors’ tassels are black; in others, the tassels, which are the same as the colors on the facing of the hoods, reflect the degree received. The tassels worn by doctors may be black or gold thread.

GOWNS The gown for the bachelor’s degree has pointed sleeves.

The gown for the master’s degree has an oblong sleeve, open at the wrist. The gown for the doctor’s degree has bell-shaped sleeves, and also is designed to be worn open or closed.

TRIMMINGS None for the bachelor’s or master’s degrees. For the doctor’s degree, the gown is faced down in the front with black velvet with three bars of the same across the sleeves; or these facings and crossbars may be of velvet of the color distinctive of the subject to which the degree pertains.

HOODS The length of the hood worn for the bachelor’s degree is three feet; for the master’s degree it is three and one-half feet; and for the doctor’s degree, it is four feet; while that worn for the doctor’s degree shall only have panels at the sides.

The hoods are lined with the official color or colors of the college or university conferring the degree; more than one color is shown by division of the field color in a variety of ways, such as chevron or chevrons, equal divisions, etc.

The binding or edging of the hood is of velvet or velveteen, two, three and five inches in width for the bachelor’s, master’s and doctor’s degrees, respectively; while the color is distinctive of the subject to which the degree pertains.

COLORS For all academic purposes, including trimming of doctors’ gowns, edging of hoods and tassels of caps, the colors associated with the different subjects are as follows: Agriculture............................................. Maize Arts, Letters, Humanities ........................... White Commerce, Accountancy, Business...................Drab Dentistry.................................................. Lilac Economics............................................ Copper Education.......................................... Light Blue Engineering........................................... Orange Fine Arts, Architecture...............................Brown Forestry, Environmental Studies, Sustainability........................................Russet Journalism........................................... Crimson Law..................................................... Purple Library Science, Information Management...... Lemon Medicine................................................ Green Music...................................................... Pink Nursing................................................ Apricot Oratory, Speech, Communications........... Silver Gray Pharmacy....................................... Olive Green Philosophy......................................... Dark Blue Physical Education, Manual Therapy, Physical Therapy ..............................Sage Green Public Administration, Public Policy, Foreign Service............................. Peacock Blue Public Health Salmon................................... Pink Science (both “Social” & “Natural”)....... Golden Yellow Social Work.............................................Citron Theology, Divinity.................................... Scarlet Veterinary Science.......................................Grey

From American Colleges and Universities, 11th Edition

Graduation Honors Summa Cum Laude

magna Cum Laude

Cum Laude

Brittany Marie Anderson w

Megg Elizabeth Andrews w

William Aden Bendgen

Paul Michael Auchter w

Alexandria Lynne Barry w

Stephanie Nicole Dulka

Kelly May Barzak

Courtney Louise Becker

Daniel Lee Gainey

Alyssa Katherine Chine

Emily Rose Friedrich

Michael K. Pica

Caitlin Elizabeth Ferry w

Morgan Suzann Hays

Clare Alyse Rech

Kaila Nicole Hawley w

Jenna Maryellen Ingrao

Kate Elizabeth Reinsel

Joseph Francis Hertzog w

Hunter Smith Liptrap

Keisha Marie Shaw

Sheena Noelle Johns w

Shea A. Maier

Timothy J. Taylor II

Alison Marie Lange

Julie Lauren Mitchell

Heather Renee McCloud w

Jessica Jean Mueller w

Chelsea Lauren Meister w

Mariah Carrie Poage

Kayla Ann Ohlin w

Vincent Allen Pucci

Amanda Christine Pye

Diana Lynn Slomainy w

Ashley Ann Rable w

Matthew Christopher Turk

Matthew Earl Schneider w William Orville Stone III w Regis William Wagner Kristin Elizabeth Wansor Emily Nicole Whipple w Katey Ann Williams w Graduation Honors: Seniors who have completed at least 60 credit hours in residence at Thiel are eligible for graduation honors. Those who have a grade point average of 3.80 or higher are graduated summa cum laude.

Those who have attained a grade point average of 3.60 to 3.79 are graduated magna cum laude, while those who have a grade point average of 3.40 to 3.59 are awarded cum laude. w The Dean’s Key is awarded to those students who made the Dean’s List during all eight semesters at Thiel.

Transfer students who attended Thiel for at least one year, were on the Dean’s List every semester at Thiel and were on the Dean’s List every term at his/her former college(s) also receive the Dean’s Key.

Departmental Honors Accounting, Business Administration & International Business Dotun Daniel Akinwale Jr. Megg Elizabeth Andrews Courtney Louise Becker Alyssa Katherine Chine Jenna Maryellen Ingrao Hunter Smith Liptrap Kayla Ann Ohlin Mariah Carrie Poage Katey Ann Williams

Biology & Life Sciences Paul Michael Auchter Amanda Christine Pye Clare Alyse Rech Timothy J. Taylor, II

Criminal Justice Studies

Neuroscience

Sheena Noelle Johns Chelsea Lauren Meister Vincent Allen Pucci

Emily Rose Friedrich Matthew Earl Schneider

Education

Political Science

Brittany Marie Anderson Kelly May Barzak Anthony Joseph Corso, II Daniel Lee Gainey Kaila Nicole Hawley Cassidy Laurel Kravec Heather Renee McCloud Julie Lauren Mitchell Jessica Jean Mueller Ashley Ann Rable Diana Lynn Slomainy Emily Nicole Whipple

Morgan Suzanne Hays Jennifer Ellen Kumar Chelsea Lauren Meister Keisha Marie Shaw

Psychology William Aden Bendgen Sheena Noelle Johns Matthew Earl Schneider Kristin Elizabeth Wansor

English Communication

Alison Marie Lange Emily Nicole Whipple

Katey Ann Williams History Communication Sciences & Disorders Caitlin Elizabeth Ferry

Joseph Francis Hertzog Eric Paul King Matthew Christopher Turk Mathematics & Computer Science

Religion Joseph Francis Hertzog Shea Ann Maier Matthew Christopher Turk

Sociology Regis William Wagner IV

Hunter Smith Liptrap

Departmental Honors are a prerogative of each department and are calculated and submitted by those departments that recognize such a distinction.

Senior Class Officers Matthew E. Schneider, President Kelly M. Barzak, Vice President Heather M. Cozak, Treasurer Brittany M. Anderson, Secretary

Senior Class Gift Committee Brittany M. Anderson Kelly M. Barzak Heather M. Cozak Haley M. Hayden Cassidy L. Kravec Matthew D. May Kayla A. Ohlin Conner R. Radgowski Kelly J. Sanzari Matthew E. Schneider Keisha M. Shaw Diana L. Slomainy Brianna L. Sweet Timothy J. Taylor Katey A. Williams

Graduates wearing honor cords and tassels are members of designated honorary societies.

Black & Silver Cords.........................................................................................Thiel College Honors Program Green & Blue Cords...................................................... Alpha Chi, national college honor scholarship society Red & White Cords..........Les Lauriers, senior honorary society based on scholarship, service and leadership Brown Cords..............................................................Alpha Psi Omega, national honorary dramatic fraternity Gold Cords with Gold Tassels.................................... Alpha Mu Gamma, national language honorary society Red & Green Cords with Green Ribbons & Medallions..... Beta Beta Beta, national biology honorary society Scarlet Cords.............................Theta Alpha Kappa, national religious studies and theology honorary society Purple & Green Cords ............................................. Kappa Delta Pi, international honor society for educators Rose Pink & Silver Cords..................................................Kappa Mu Epsilon, national mathematics honorary Blue & White Cords..................................... Chi Alpha Epsilon, national honorary for academic achievement Black & Gold Cords................................................... Chi Alpha Sigma, national college athlete honor society Drab Cords.......................................................................Chi Eta Sigma, national commerce honorary society Blue & Gold Cords................................................................................Psi Chi, national psychology honorary Red & Light Blue Cords............................................. Phi Alpha Theta, international history honorary society Purple & White Cords.................................................................Phi Sigma Tau, national philosophy honorary Gold Cords with Tassels..................................... Lambda Pi Eta, national honorary in speech communication Blue & Gold Cords.............................................................Lambda Sigma, national sophomore honor society Scarlet & Black Cords...........................................................Sigma Tau Delta, international English honorary Black, White & Red Cords............................................... Pi Sigma Alpha, national political science honorary

Golden Anniversary — Class of 1963 Carolee (Rittelman) Ackinclose

Brenda M. (Royer) Bredin

Anna Jane (Bush) Deubler

Kenneth M. Allen

William Bremmer Jr.

Judith (Tozer) DiFucci

Carlin A. (Collins) Almes

Carole (Weyels) Brocious

Arlene T. (Miller) Dorow

Cynthia J. (Hinners) Altschuler

G. Wayne Brown

Marilyn (Eberhart) Dull

Howard W. Anderson

Harry D. Brownlee

Verner E. Eglit

David R. Andrews

Ann E. (Johns) Bruggeman

Constance Erdelac

Mary Jo (Enlow) Andrews

Marcia Lynne (Davies) Bryan

Wayne L. Erdner

Dr. Wade K. Baird

Marjory A. (Rupert) Burke Morrisonville, NY

Mary (Saar) Erlandson Frewsburg, NY

Maribeth (Loos) Baker-Steketee

Mary E. Bushong

Susan E. (Magenau) EvansU

Janet (Heron) Bakewell

Lyle F. Byers

Helga (Walling) Barna

Sherry D. (Carlson) Carlson

Peter J. Barna

Suzanne (Bunce) Chambers

Donna Rae (Ulicny) Barone

Jacqueline (Weisbaker) ClarkU

Perryopolis, PA

Florham Park, NJ Oil City, PA

Morristown, NJ Geneva, OH

Washington, PA Washington, PA Conway, SC

Grand Rapids, MI Wenona, IL

Greensboro, NC Greensboro, NC

Frederick, MD Fairview, PA Buffalo, NY Butler, PA

Pittsburgh, PA Roswell, NM

Oakmont, PA

Cleveland, OH

Amherst, OH

Ronald P. Beede

Oil City, PA *

Yardley, PA

Mary E. (Spear) Beight Sigel, PA *

Paul Frederick Bermon Mountainburg, AR

Paul A. Bert Eads, TN

Rev. Kirk W. Bish Pittsburgh, PA

Keith H. Bishop River Vale, NJ

Nancy (Norcross) Blasberg Marlton, NJ

Ben R. Boss

Bomoseen, VT

R. Clinton Bowman South Windsor, CT

Helen S. Bradigan Clarksville, TN

Rev. Edward D. Clark Donna (Pelc) Clark Lexington, NC

Hubbard, OH Jupiter, FL*

Bay Village, OH

Mount Pleasant, SC

Betty (Keesey) Fairbanks Salt Lake City, UT

O. H. Sam Falck Jr. Wexford, PA

John F. Farrimond Transfer, PA

V. Gwynne (Hamer) FetskoU Joyce (Lee) Fisher Greenville, PA

Rev. Thomas L. Funk

Michael S. Coco

McKeesport, PA

Allison Park, PA

Dr. William P. CoffmanU Rev. Oscar L. Cole-Arnal Waterloo, Ont.

Dr. Wilbert M. Gesler Chapel Hill, NC *

Gretchen A. (Young) Gibbs Oil City, PA

Jayne (Wilson) Cornell Aiken, SC

Mary E. (Way) Gier Boston, MA

Dr. Gary P. Crowther Harrisonburg, VA*

Dr. Philip E. Glass State College, PA

Doris (Grassel) Croy Irving, TX

Lynn L. (Nickel) Goffinet Germantown Hills, IL

Patricia E. Cummerick Greensburg, PA

Dennis C. Davis

Pittsburgh, PA

Bethel Park, PA

Scottsdale, AZ

Jersey City, NJ*

Dr. John J. Fabian

Westbrook, CT

Sun City Center, FL

Delta, CO*

Patricia H. (Gordon) Gordon Jacksonville, OR

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Betty A. (Francis) Delo U

Kathleen C. (Graham) Graham West Hartford, CT

Merle P. Gray Cape Coral, FL

Rev. Gale M. Gregor

Vern C. James III

Martha Anne (Druschel)McIntosh

Karlene K. (Kirschner) Gregor

Carol V. Janeway

Barbara A. (Dinsmore) McNamara

Suzanne E. (Diehl) Grimsley

Susan R. (Hill) Jones

Daniel C. Mensch

Carolyn A. (Schuck) Haas

Phyllis (Streilein) Karshin

Raymond J. Miller

Dr. Joel E. Haas

Carol A. (Williams) Kilgus

Judith A. (McDonald) Miller

Walter Haddad

James R. Koller

John N. Miller

Dr. Benjamin F. Hankey

Ronald A. Kramick

Adele (Bertoluzzi) Miller

Larry A. Harrison

Susan T. (Boesch) Laber

Dr. Eugene W. Miller Jr.

Patricia (Daugherty) Hauser

Rev. Nancy Komei Larson

Christine (Brayshaw) Mong

Rev. William L. Hauser

Rev. David Fredric Lassalle

Carole (King) Moss

Ichiro Hayasaka

Carole E. (Schlotter) Launer

Eloise (McKenzie) Muckenfuss

Nancy H. (Holl) Headrick

Carol M. Levin

Conrad Edwin Muller

Sandra B. (Brunella) Heiden

Nancy A. (Gilson) Leyerzapf

Kenneth S. MurphyU

Nabeel W. Helou

Carol A. (Mayr) Lindgren

Barbara A. (Fischer) Henderson

Griffith H. Linsenmayer

Martha Jane (Delauney) Herbert

Dr. Charles E. Loviscky

Linda (Palmer) Higley

Edward Madura

Capt. Raymond Hittle Jr.

Dr. John R. Mamone

Judith A. (Eide) Hoffman

Judith (Bauman) Manspeaker

Arlene (Axelson) Hofius

Louise A. (Beal) Mason

Mechanicsburg, PA Mechanicsburg, PA Seal Beach, CA Redmond, WA Redmond, WA Scottdale, PA Plano, TX

Level Green, PA Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh, PA Japan

Bethel Park, PA Dewey, AZ

Brentwood, TN Mamora, NJ *

Plymouth Metting, PA Girard, PA

Ware, MA*

Slippery Rock, PA Cortland, OH

Carol (Marx) Houck Hermitage, PA

John M. Hrivnak Jr. Zelienople, PA

Cathryn A. (Rittenhouse) Huch Southgate, MI

Lucille M. (Arner) Jackson Downingtown, PA

Gilbertsville, KY Mantoloking, NJ Wytheville, VA Johnstown, PA

Columbia, MD

Monroeville, PA Erie, PA *

North East, PA

Portland, OR * Norfolk, VA

Zelienople, PA Guilford, VT Abilene, KS

North East, PA Richmond, TX

State College, PA Farrell, PA

Dawsonville, GA Mantua, NJ

Ridley Park, PA *

Tressa (Houghton) Mathews Russellville, AR

Rev. David Matthews Jr. Glenshaw, PA

Thomas A. Mayor ** Paul R. McDowell Butler, PA *

Kearneysville, WV Charlotte, NC

Greensburg, PA Mars, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

Flower Mound, TX Maryville, TN

Sybertsville, PA Greenville, PA

Dawsonville, GA Lebanon, PA Juneau, AK

Daniel O. Myers Scottdale, PA *

Sara Jane (David) Narcisi Allison Park, PA

Harry E. Neal Jr. Fredericksburg, VA

Ursula (Schulz) Olson-Gern Lake City, PA

George E. Owens Easton, PA

Dr. Ralph C. Packard Grove City, PA

Sr. Janice E. Painter West Chester, PA

Barbara (Hawk) Palmer Warner, NH

Alan M. Patterson Cary, NC

Sandra H. (Heath) Pesavento Pittsburgh, PA

Janet (Philips) Philips-McLennan Las Cruces, NM

Janet E. (Kistler) Piazza

Rev. Richard K. Schultz

John P. Urich

Elda L. (Wilhelm) Pierpan

Carl E. Schwartz

Anutep Utensute

Patricia P. (Porterfield) PotterU

Dr. Donald L. Schweingruber

Cynthia (Guyer) Vanetta U

Monroeville, PA Scottsdale, AZ

Carolyn A. (Hays) Raham Buffalo, MO

Erma L. (Skoff) Ramage Melbourne, FL

Donald T. Randolph Evans, GA

Barbra (Ball) Rawson Rogers, AR

Abigail (Richards) Redman Morganton, NC

Dr. Allan H. Reed Warwick, RI

Mardith O. (Osborne) Reimold

Erie, PA

Venice, FL

Bluffton, OH

Carl E. Scott Orlando, FL

George P. Seckar Lower Burrell, PA

Philip W. Seiberling Jr. Frostburg, MD

Karen R. Shannon Phoenix, AZ

Karl J. Shearer Erie, PA

Col. Roy Shelton Jr. Simpsonville, SC

Minnetonka, MN Banguou, Thailand *

William H. Vensel Monessen, PA *

Bonita K. (Troy) Walsh Temecula, CA

Barbara J. Waugaman Evans City, PA

Dianne (Badock) Weigel Edmonds, WA

John S. Welker III Belford, NJ

Glenn C. Welsh Warminster, PA

Sara (Benson) Werlinich

Duxbury, MA

Ronald E. ShoemakerU

Glenn L. Reiner Jr.

Marion I. (Norris) Shoemaker

Lynn V. (Soper) West

Judith M. (Merkle) Roach

Roger A. Smith

Karen (Horstman) Wheeler

James L. Roach

Alan C. Snyder

Walter Williamsen

John Robitz

Nancy (McClure) Sorg-Jannette

Daniel G. Wirth

J. Elaine (Fackler) Roller

Linda A. (Piper) Spang

Linda S. (Day) Wolf

Eloise M. (Keller) Royal

Sally A. (Younkin) Stauffer

Sandra (Reigelman) Wolkenberg

Marsha (Garbo) Ruddy-Lund

Joyce A. (Crail) Stephenson

Rev. Donald S. Worth

Lucinda (Ashbaugh) Ruesink

Linda A. (Walter) Stevens

Dr. Joseph C. Yeager

Patricia A. (Creed) Rusk

H. Winfield Sturgeon

Eugene T. Sampieri

Sara C. (Walters) Swanson **

Latrobe, PA

Asheville, NC

Honeoye Falls, NY Gresham, OR * Springfield, OH Plano, TX

Pittsburgh, PA Springfield, IL Warren, OH Venice, FL

Daniel A. Santone Greensburg, PA *

S. Glenn Sass Rose Valley, PA

Penny (Chisholm) Schneider Phoenix, AZ *

Rev. Bruce V. Schrader Oswego, NY

Strasburg, OH

Louisville, KY * Greenville, PA

Wallingford, PA Ford City, PA

Jamestown, NY Pittsburgh, PA

Colorado Springs, CO

Sarasota, FL

Newport Coast, CA Beaver Falls, PA * Harwinton, CT

Greensburg, PA

Williamsburg, VA Teaneck, NJ

Monroeville, PA New Hope, PA

Waterville, OH

Linda G. (Mott) Tennis Claremont, CA

Philip F. Tinnes

Mechanicsburg, PA

Donald W. Titzel Claysville, PA *

Judith (Alexander) Toy Long Beach, CA

Harriet Ann (Hite) Urich Minnetonka, MN

* Last known address ** Address unknown U In Memoriam

FACULTY Troy D. VanAken, Ph.D.

Mary Theresa Hall, Ph.D.

President

Professor of English and Chair of the Faculty

Lynn Franken, Ph.D.

Douglas R. Hazlett, Ph.D.

Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College

Jennifer S. Griffin, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology and Assistant Academic Dean

Jessica Abbott, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Sociology

Jesse B. Amar, M.F.A. Professor of Art

Professor of Education

Patrick C. Hecking, Ph.D. Professor of Physics

David Huddleston, M.B.A.

Justin P. Jakovac, M.A.

Bart A. Biroschak, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of English

Lecturer of Religion

Beth Parkinson, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology

Mary M. Reames, M.Ed.

Professor of Sociology

Michael T. Balas, Ph.D.

George Branch-Trevathan, Ph.D.

Professor of Biology

Allan M. Hunchuk, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Mathematics & Computer Science

Assistant Professor of Political Science

Fatimata A. Palé, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Lecturer of English

Professor of Biology

Assistant Professor of Business Administration & Accounting

Associate Professor of Business Administration & Accounting

Nancy A. Antonino, Ph.D.

Lecturer of Communication Sciences & Disorders and Program Coordinator

Melissa S. Oakes, CPA, CFE, MBA

Gayle R. Jesse, D. Sc.

Jared S. Johnson, Ph.D.

Guru Rattan Kaur Khalsa, Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry

Jeonghun Kim, Ph.D.

Laura R.G. Pickens, Ph.D.

Lecturer of Education

Connie Reinhart, M.Ed.

Associate Professor of Education

Anna M. Reinsel, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Environmental Science

Russell B. Richins, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Mathematics & Computer Science

William A. Robinson, Ph.D. Professor of Performing Arts

David F. Shaffer, M.Ed.

Michael R. Bray, D.M.A. Professor of Music

Associate Professor of Mathematics & Computer Science

Martin Bright, Ed.D.

James C. Koshan, Ph.D. Professor of History

Lecturer of Mathematics & Computer Science

David R. Buck, Ph.D.

Cynthia Sharrer Kreisel, Ph.D.

Christopher M. Stanisky, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of History

Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Brenda K. DelMaramo, M.A.

Ellen J. Lippert, Ph.D.

Cynthia L. Sutton, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Art

Professor of Sociology

Mark J. DelMaramo, Ph.D.

Sean P. McConnor, M.F.A.

Sarah J. Swerdlow, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Psychology Associate Professor of History Lecturer of English

Professor of English

Nicholas G. Despo, Ph.D.

Professor of Biology and Paul M. Rike Professor in Life Sciences

Daniel F. Eppley, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Religion

Andy Erb, M.M. Director of Bands

Victor D. Evans, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Communication

Kathryn K. Frantz, Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry

Angelo A. Giannini, M.B.A.

Professor of Business Administration & Accounting

Professor/Curator of Art

Toni L. Mild, M.Ed.

Assistant Professor of Biology

Curtis L. Thompson, Ph.D.

Professor of Religion and Director of the Dietrich Honors Institute

David M. Miller, M.B.A.

Eugene T. Torigoe, Ph.D.

Ludmilla A. Miller, M.A.

Associate Professor of Sociology and Political Science and Assistant Director of the Dietrich Honors Institute

Professor of Business Administration & Accounting and Norman P. Mortensen Chair of Economics Lecturer of German

Christopher H. Moinet, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Physics

Lisa Walton, J.D.

Robert A. Wells, Ph.D.

Professor of English

Professor of Political Science

Matthew R. Morgan, Ph.D.

Arthur A. White Jr., Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Philosophy and Study Abroad Coordinator

Laurie J. Moroco, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Communication

Mercedes Gutiérrez García, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Neuroscience

Assistant Professor of Languages–Spanish

Max E. Shellenbarger, M.A.

Instructor of Education and Director of Teacher Education

Andrew Grover, M.S.

Professor of Mathematics & Computer Science

Lecturer of Education

Chaelon I. O. Myme, Ph.D. Judith G. Newton, M.S.

Professor of Mathematics & Computer Science

Professor of Philosophy

Gary Witosky, CPA/M.Acc. Associate Professor of Business Administration & Accounting

Jie Wu, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Mathematics & Computer Science

To the Class of 2013: You chose a pathway to higher education and life enrichment, one that took you through the facilities, faculty and experiences offered by Thiel College.Thiel is a well-respected institution of higher learning, soon to celebrate our 150th anniversary.

On behalf of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, I offer sincere congratulations on your special achievement—graduation from Thiel College.You worked many long days and late nights to fulfill the rigorous requirements to graduate. No doubt, you also have witnessed the many successes and failures that accompany such a journey. For that, I know you are thankful.

Today is a day to be very proud as it marks a milestone of academic, experiential and relationship achievements in your life. In today’s global economy and an evolving civilization with a multitude of opportunities, a liberal arts education is becoming more and more valued. Such an education offers an opportunity to develop the individual in a holistic manner—body, mind and spirit. Additionally,Thiel offers a “one-on-one” faculty-tostudent relationship, unique to today’s educational experience.

When you entered Thiel, we made a commitment to you that the College would offer an opportunity for a valued educational experience.We kept that commitment.You made a commitment to work hard and fulfill all the requirements to graduate.You kept that commitment.Today, as you enter the next phase of your life’s experiences, you will be held accountable to begin to put your knowledge and skills to use.

As you enter the next phase, be proud of what you have achieved here at Thiel, continue to build on the solid foundation you have laid and always remember to “give back to those who gave to you.” The best way to do that is to become an active member of the Thiel College Alumni Association. Some 14,000 strong, we represent the best opportunity for future Thiel students to enjoy the moment you are experiencing today.

I wish you the best of health and success.

Respectfully, Charles Goodrick ’74 President, Alumni Association Board Parents and friends are invited to take photographs in the area to the left of the stage. In order to avoid blocking audience view, please assemble in the far left aisle and step forward only when taking photographs, remaining behind the designated areas.

DVDs of today’s commencement excersises will be available for purchase.

Contact Dr. Victor Evans (vevans@thiel.edu) or Cyrill Parham (cparham285@gmail.com).

A $20 donation to support Thiel College Campus Media is requested.

Special “legacy” photographs will be taken for those graduates whose immediate family members are Thiel College alumni. Please meet near the terrace in front of Greenville Hall (rain site will be the Weyers Student Lounge in the HMSC) immediately following the Commencement ceremonies.