2024 Commencement Program

UN I VE RS I T Y

OF

THE ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-EIGHTH COMMENCEMENT

SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS SATURDAY, MAY 11 AT 10 A.M.

Academic Procession University Marshal Flag Bearers Assistant Marshals President of the University Vice President for Academic Affairs Chair of the Board of Trustees Dean of Undergraduate Studies Dean of Graduate, Digital, and Continued Learning University Chaplain Assistant University Registrar Trustees of the University Faculty of the University Faculty Emeriti of the University Administrative Staff of the University Candidates for Degrees University Marshal Mark W. Himmelein B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Assistant Marshals Jeremy S. Brueck B.S., M.A., Ph.D. Roger W. Kunes B.S., M.M.Sc. Bruce A. Pietz A.A., B.S., M.A., Ed.D. Vanessa H. Worley B.S., M.P.A.S.

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CEREMONY FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS Prelude One More Song for You arr. by Michael and Stormie Omartian

Amy S. Haines B.M., M.M. Piano

*Processional Pomp and Circumstance by Edward Elgar Suites de Symphonies by J.J. Mouret Trumpet Voluntary by Jeremiah Clarke Trumpet Tune by Henry Purcell

Amy S. Haines

*Opening Declaration

Mark W. Himmelein

*Invocation

Timothy J. Morrison B.S., M.Div., M.A.Ed., D.Min. University Chaplain

Welcome

William E. Cunion B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Vice President for Academic Affairs

Greetings

Gregory L. King ’89 B.A., M.Ed. President of the University

Remarks on Behalf of the Graduates

Kaleb Cloud Krebs ’22, M’24

Anthem Homeland by Grace Coberly

Mount Union Concert Choir Beth A. (Smith ’92) Polen B.M.E., M.M. Visiting Director of Choral Activities

*Audience is requested to stand

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Presentation of the Candidates for Degrees

Bryan J. Boatright B.A., M.B.A., Ed.D. Dean of Graduate, Digital, and Continued Learning

Mandy L. (Geddis ’98) Capel B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Reader

Conferring of Degrees

Gregory L. King ’89

Closing Remarks

William E. Cunion

*Alma Mater

Samuel B. Darrin ’24 Songleader

*Recessional Pomp and Circumstance by Edward Elgar Suites de Symphonies by J.J. Mouret Trumpet Voluntary by Jeremiah Clarke Trumpet Tune by Henry Purcell

Amy S. Haines

(The audience will remain standing until the Academic Procession retires.)

*Audience is requested to stand

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DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY Tariq Ashraf Physical Therapy Sacramento, California

Gabrielle Nicole Hrach Physical Therapy Eastlake, Ohio

Torrin Patrick Sallis Physical Therapy Moon Township, Pennsylvania

Jack Ryan Berkey Physical Therapy West Bloomfield, Michigan

Rebecca Jane Hulin Physical Therapy Akron, Ohio

Alexis Shultz Physical Therapy Akron, Ohio

Grant Augustine Campbell Physical Therapy Louisville, Ohio

Austin David Louth Physical Therapy Harrod, Ohio

JoMarie Nicole Silla Physical Therapy Canton, Ohio

Spencer Eric Carlson Physical Therapy Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Samantha Jo Lyon Physical Therapy Pataskala, Ohio

Brianna Jo Smith Physical Therapy York, Pennsylvania

Angela Elizabeth DiOrio Physical Therapy Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Melissa Lee Mackay Physical Therapy Chagrin Falls, Ohio

Cristina Elyse Erazo Physical Therapy Clayton, Ohio

Nathan Phillips Physical Therapy Westerville, Ohio

Eder Eduardo Solano Ramirez Physical Therapy Atlantic City, New Jersey

Aletheia Fort Physical Therapy Medina, Ohio

Kalyn Paige Raber Physical Therapy Bolivar, Ohio

Caitlynn Jean George Physical Therapy North Lawrence, Ohio

John L. Rice Physical Therapy Canton, Ohio

Lauren E. Halloran Physical Therapy Youngstown, Ohio

Luke Taylor Rosendale Physical Therapy Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Kaitlyn Nicole Harris Physical Therapy Toledo, Ohio

Hope Jordan Ruza Physical Therapy Glen Dale, West Virginia

Raphial Mina Tawfek Physical Therapy Macomb, Michigan Justin Tod Vanover Physical Therapy Louisville, Ohio Marcus Alan Wagner Physical Therapy Cleveland, Ohio Kassandra E. Wilkens Physical Therapy North Canton, Ohio

MASTER OF SCIENCE Miranda Francis Allison Physician Assistant Studies Cleveland, Ohio

Lauren Blevins Physician Assistant Studies Martinsville, Ohio

Gillian Brenner Physician Assistant Studies Kent, Ohio

Hannah Mae Bell Physician Assistant Studies Grafton, Ohio

Cheyanne Emily Bosse Physician Assistant Studies Montville, Ohio

Sydney Nicole Brown Physician Assistant Studies Kent, Ohio

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Emma Crick Physician Assistant Studies Grand Junction, Colorado

Katelyn Marie Lawton Physician Assistant Studies Vincent, Ohio

Heather Marie Schlenker Physician Assistant Studies Berwick, Pennsylvania

Brooke Isabella Dipasquale Physician Assistant Studies Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Jason Michael Luck Physician Assistant Studies Concord, Ohio

Emily Renae Shauf Physician Assistant Studies New Philadelphia, Ohio

Gabriella Marie DiTurno Physician Assistant Studies Twinsburg, Ohio

Lauren Elizabeth Manski Physician Assistant Studies Salem, Ohio

Alexa Marie Smalley Physician Assistant Studies Rocky River, Ohio

Rachel D'Urso Physician Assistant Studies Canfield, Ohio

Kyle David Mast Physician Assistant Studies Alliance, Ohio

Morgan Lynne Snow Physician Assistant Studies Rowley, Massachusetts

Scarlett Rayne Fryer Physician Assistant Studies Kent, Ohio

Kassity Paige Miller Physician Assistant Studies New Waterford, Ohio

Eric F. Summers Physician Assistant Studies Dalton, Ohio

Nicholas Robert Gill Physician Assistant Studies Greenville, Pennsylvania

Molly Marie Muckleroy Physician Assistant Studies Uniontown, Ohio

Mary Claire Valenziano Physician Assistant Studies Hudson, Ohio

Tyler Anthony Gill Physician Assistant Studies Greenville, Pennsylvania

Maggie Lynn Oswald Physician Assistant Studies Seven Hills, Ohio

Rylan McKay Wikle Physician Assistant Studies Olmsted Falls, Ohio

Elena Marie Haas Physician Assistant Studies Canton, Ohio

Isabel Jolie Palamone Physician Assistant Studies Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Courtney Jane Williams Physician Assistant Studies Mars, Pennsylvania

Hannah M. Hoover Physician Assistant Studies Steubenville, Ohio

Saloni Patel Physician Assistant Studies Cleveland, Ohio

Miah D. Wilson Physician Assistant Studies North Canton, Ohio

Lydia Rose Jarka Physician Assistant Studies North Canton, Ohio

Sweta Patel Physician Assistant Studies Enola, Pennsylvania

Ashten Yoder Physician Assistant Studies Green, Ohio

Anna Elizabeth Kokitka Physician Assistant Studies Olmsted Township, Ohio

Kelly Petrini Physician Assistant Studies North Canton, Ohio

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Kaitlynn Ayleen Bamler Leadership and Innovation Twinsburg, Ohio

Erin M. Dugan Leadership and Innovation Alliance, Ohio

Mechelle Lea Green Business Analytics Akron, Ohio

Benjamin Luke DeShon Leadership and Innovation Akron, Ohio

Jeffrey R. Gilbert Business Analytics Copley, Ohio

Alyssa Gustwiller Leadership and Innovation Chardon, Ohio

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Logan J. Hill Business Analytics Massillon, Ohio

Dennis Earl Lammers Leadership and Innovation Mansfield, Ohio

Eric Conrad Schilling Leadership and Innovation Stow, Ohio

Blaine David Kitchen Leadership and Innovation Bowling Green, Ohio

Emily Rebecca Messina Business Analytics Sharon, Pennsylvania

Britta Elaine Treu Leadership and Innovation Cleveland, Ohio

MASTER OF EDUCATION Alaina Backus Educational Leadership Delphos, Ohio

Adam Kriwinsky Ohio Principal Licensure Pepper Pike, Ohio

Emily Diane Thomas Ohio Principal Licensure Canton, Ohio

Andrew Mitchell Burwell Ohio Principal Licensure Canton, Ohio

Erin Landis Instructional Design and Technology Dover, Ohio

Adam Michael Trifiro Ohio Principal Licensure Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Tyler Deshields Athletic Coaching Beloit, Ohio Lyndsey DeMeo Educational Leadership Canton, Ohio Juliann Elizabeth Doerschuk Educational Leadership Munroe Falls, Ohio Monica Rose Haines Ohio Principal Licensure Massillon, Ohio Heather M. Hebrank Ohio Principal Licensure Bellbrook, Ohio Aryn Barbara Hissom Instructional Design and Technology Salem, Ohio Kaleb Cloud Krebs Athletic Coaching Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Emily McClellan Opalich Educational Leadership Canton, Ohio Kodi Layne Peterson Ohio Principal Licensure Steubenville, Ohio

Jarrod Vance Ohio Principal Licensure Ashland, Ohio Murphy Vance Educational Leadership Brunswick, Ohio

Christian Price Educational Leadership Cleveland, Ohio

Elizabeth Francis Wilden Instructional Design and Technology Delaware, Ohio

Julia Christine Reed Educational Leadership New London, Ohio

Michael J. Wright Athletic Coaching Buffalo, New York

Vincent Michael Sansalone Ohio Principal Licensure Ontario, Ohio

Brian K. Wroten Athletic Coaching West Portsmouth, Ohio

Tylir Jacob Shannon Athletic Coaching Transfer, Pennsylvania

Joseph M. Yurik Educational Leadership Orrville, Ohio

Payton Skyler Shays Educational Leadership New London, Ohio

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COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS SATURDAY, MAY 11 AT 1:30 P.M.

Academic Procession University Marshal Flag Bearers Assistant Marshals President of the University Vice President for Academic Affairs Chair of the Board of Trustees Dean of Undergraduate Studies Dean of Graduate, Digital, and Continued Learning University Chaplain Assistant University Registrar Trustees of the University Members of the Class of 1974 Faculty of the University Faculty Emeriti of the University Administrative Staff of the University Candidates for Degrees University Marshal Mark W. Himmelein B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Assistant Marshals Lori L. Braa B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Jeremy S. Brueck B.S., M.A., Ph.D. Aaron J. Howell B.S., M.A., Ph.D. Ronald W. Mendel B.S., M.A., Ph.D. Keith R. Miller ’08 B.S., Ph.D. Katherine E. (Pierce ’05) Spillios B.S., M.A., Ph.D. 7

CEREMONY FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS Prelude One More Song for You arr. by Michael and Stormie Omartian

Amy S. Haines B.M., M.M. Piano

*Processional Pomp and Circumstance by Edward Elgar Suites de Symphonies by J.J. Mouret Trumpet Voluntary by Jeremiah Clarke Trumpet Tune by Henry Purcell

Amy S. Haines

*Opening Declaration

Mark W. Himmelein

*Invocation

Timothy J. Morrison B.S., M.Div., M.A.Ed., D.Min. University Chaplain

Welcome

William E. Cunion B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Vice President for Academic Affairs

Greetings

Gregory L. King ’89 B.A., M.Ed. President of the University

Remarks on Behalf of the Graduates

Amelia S. Holt-Hoskins ’24 Aaliyah S. Kinnard ’24

Anthem There's Gonna Be a Homecomin' by Kyle Pederson

*Audience is requested to stand

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Mount Union Concert Choir Beth A. (Smith ’92) Polen B.M.E., M.M. Visiting Director of Choral Activities

Presentation of the Candidates for Degrees

Sandra I. Madar B.S., Ph.D. Dean of Undergraduate Studies

Nicole L. Johnson B.A., M.A., Th.D. Reader

Kevin P. Kern B.A., M.F.A. Reader

Conferring of Degrees

Gregory L. King ’89

Closing Remarks

William E. Cunion

*Alma Mater

Samuel B. Darrin ’24 Songleader

*Recessional Pomp and Circumstance by Edward Elgar Suites de Symphonies by J.J. Mouret Trumpet Voluntary by Jeremiah Clarke Trumpet Tune by Henry Purcell

Amy S. Haines

(The audience will remain standing until the Academic Procession retires.)

*Audience is requested to stand

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BACHELOR OF ARTS Jordan Addison* Sport Business Cleveland, Ohio Kaylee Marie Adkins Primary Education Niles, Ohio Sarah Elizabeth Adkins University Honors Honors in English English Beloit, Ohio Jordan I. Akins* Marketing Akron, Ohio Mallory Suzanne Allen Spanish Minerva, Ohio Vincent Armeni Management Risk Management and Insurance Youngstown, Ohio Cole Michael Bailey Marketing Canton, Ohio Bailey Elizabeth Balderson Primary Education Alliance, Ohio Matthias Christian Bauman History Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Emily Beach English Gahanna, Ohio Courtney Elizabeth Beckley Middle Childhood Education Gnadenhutten, Ohio

Logan Tyler Bell Human Resource Management Management Alliance, Ohio

Jacob Thomas Buttar Media Sport Business Niles, Ohio

Joseph D. Benjamin* Marketing Chagrin Falls, Ohio Alexis Marie Blake Finance Salem, Ohio

Rae Carruthers University Honors Honors in Writing Sociology Spanish Writing North Canton, Ohio

Emily Blankenship Criminal Justice Willoughby, Ohio

Kaylie J. Carson* Media Lake Milton, Ohio

Nicholas Parker Bledsoe Finance Minerva, Ohio

Adam Joseph Chaney Marketing Carrollton, Ohio

Aaron Tyler Blevins Economics Management Windham, Ohio

John David Cisneros Sport Business Houston, Texas

Aubyn Karleen Boyce Criminal Justice Sociology Alliance, Ohio

April Nicole Clark Intervention Specialist Kensington, Ohio

Emma Kay Bradley Accounting North Canton, Ohio

Peter Matthew Robert Collier English Japanese Springfield, Ohio

Jose Manuel Brazoban* Media Fayetteville, North Carolina

Tony Cook Jr.* Sport Business Brownstown, Michigan

Jessica Lynn Brown Public Relations Fayetteville, Arkansas

Sophia Paulette Cope Human Resource Management Marketing New Franklin, Ohio

Ricky Buggs Criminal Justice Crestview, Florida

Maxwell Craig Accounting Finance Salem, Ohio

* These students will meet all requirements for their degrees after completing all graduation requirements.

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Keith Cruse Sport Business Warren, Ohio

Alexandra Lynn Drewek Sport Business Lordstown, Ohio

Edwin Jacob Davis Finance Management Milan, Indiana

Andrew Maxwell Dudack French Media Akron, Ohio

Treyon Davis* Management Ludowici, Georgia

Luke Scott Eddy Marketing Barnesville, Ohio

Caleb George Dawson Management Marketing Harmony, Pennsylvania

Shawn Wade Eddy Accounting Finance Alliance, Ohio

Dominic Contreras Deshuk Management Marketing Lorain, Ohio

Connor Thomas Filipovich* Middle Childhood Education Brookfield, Ohio

Peyton Leigh Detling Primary Education Hartville, Ohio

Samantha Marie Finkenthal Art Marketing Aurora, Ohio

Riley Joseph Dick* Sport Business North Canton, Ohio

Dominic Christopher Flasco Marketing Stow, Ohio

Olivia Marie Didonato Marketing Alliance, Ohio

Joshua Perry Fouche Finance Oakwood Village, Ohio

Andrea Lucille Dietry Art French Doylestown, Ohio

Taylor Anne Fultz Media Grandview Heights, Ohio

Carina Lee DiFonzo Intervention Specialist Primary Education Kirtland, Ohio Thomas Michael Domanick Finance Northfield, Ohio Caleb Ryan Dorris Writing Newark, Ohio

Tessa Galletta Management Sport Business Louisville, Ohio Hannah Mae Gamble Spanish Newcomerstown, Ohio Taylor Danielle Gerback Accounting Finance Louisville, Ohio

Tanner Jamison Gill Management Marketing Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Benjamin Carl Gray Finance Management Grand Rapids, Ohio Elise Paige Greynolds International Affairs and Diplomacy Barberton, Ohio Ginette Lynn Griffin Marketing Canfield, Ohio Katherine Madison Guerra Intervention Specialist Primary Education Avon Lake, Ohio Joseph Matthew Haas Human Resource Management Spanish Smithville, Ohio Noah D. Hartline Finance Management Atwater, Ohio Charles Gregory Hawley Sport Business Mentor, Ohio Sophie L. Haynes University Honors Middle Childhood Education Doylestown, Ohio Brandon Edward Hazelgrove* Japanese National Security and Intelligence Analysis Amherst, Ohio Leyna Marie Heather Sport Business North Canton, Ohio

* These students will meet all requirements for their degrees after completing all graduation requirements.

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Thomas Robert Henshaw Japanese Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Olivia Jane Hippely Accounting Minerva, Ohio Dominic Anthony Hite Intervention Specialist Primary Education New Franklin, Ohio Molly Gwen Hudson Middle Childhood Education Uniontown, Ohio Eli Bohdan Humeniuk Media Sylvania, Ohio Jason James Iorio Jr.* Finance Rochester, New York Lucius Ivory III Sport Business Oakwood Village, Ohio Colton John Jones Management Louisville, Ohio Jordan Joseph History Dayton, Ohio Edmund Juodenas Sport Business Geneva, Ohio Leah Joy Kadlecek Political Science North Canton, Ohio Adam Kalvitz* Management Avon, Ohio Samantha Leigh Kaminsky Sport Business Fountain Hills, Arizona

Ayumi Karasuda French International Affairs and Diplomacy Hiroshima, Japan Tyler D. Karovic Marketing Canton, Ohio Zayir Keen* Sport Business Akron, Ohio Victoria Keener Primary Education Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Austin Andrew Lysiak Finance Garrettsville, Ohio Ellen Lynn Madison Spanish Rocky River, Ohio Gillian Emma Maffit Public Relations Sport Business Mentor, Ohio Noah Mangan Management Avon, Ohio

Myla Kline Physical Education Pedagogy Chaffee, New York

Alicia Marie Marshall French History Louisville, Ohio

Garrett Koenig Management Chagrin Falls, Ohio

Olivia Martin Primary Education Galloway, Ohio

Donald D. Kreisberg III* Marketing Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania

Austin Michael Maurer History Japanese Norwalk, Ohio

Jaired Robert Lehman Management Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Alexis R. Mayle English Barberton, Ohio

Maria Carmella Leonino Public Relations Kent, Ohio

Ryan Scott McClure Finance Ashtabula, Ohio

Thomas Justin Leyman Criminal Justice Salem, Ohio

Jamon Sage McCort Management Dellroy, Ohio

Benjamin J. Lilly* Marketing Wadsworth, Ohio

Tyler G. McGonagle History Navarre, Ohio

Nicholas Alan Lopez* Finance Inverness, Florida

Kayla Marie McGuigan Intervention Specialist Primary Education Willowick, Ohio

Anthony J. Lunardi Criminal Justice Garrettsville, Ohio

* These students will meet all requirements for their degrees after completing all graduation requirements.

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Rachel Martha McKim University Honors English Strongsville, Ohio

Emalie Novotny Intervention Specialist Primary Education Streetsboro, Ohio

Adam Christopher McMillen Economics Finance Alliance, Ohio

Elizabeth Dawn Nutter Accounting Newton Falls, Ohio

Adrian Lynn Petrisko Criminal Justice Sociology Elyria, Ohio

Garrett Joseph O'Connell Public Relations Hudson, Ohio

Naomi Lyra Pokrzywa Primary Education Ashland, Ohio

Andrew John Mekeal Criminal Justice Stow, Ohio

Samantha Brooke Orlosky Intervention Specialist Primary Education Strongsville, Ohio

Matthew Ron Polcyn Criminal Justice Sociology Strongsville, Ohio

Hunter Ray Miller Art Canton, Ohio

Jonathon Douglas Owen Accounting Akron, Ohio

Jack Preusser Sport Business Canton, Ohio

Katie Ann Miller Art Colorado Springs, Colorado

Austin David Lee Owens Marketing Canton, Ohio

Sidney Rambo Primary Education East Palestine, Ohio

Jaliyah Elizabeth Mixon Sociology East Palestine, Ohio

Natalie JeanAnn Owens Communication Studies Canton, Ohio

Cameron Jacob Moteleski Criminal Justice Strongsville, Ohio

CarrieAnne Pataky Primary Education Cleveland, Ohio

Samuel Ranallo Management Risk Management and Insurance Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Zachary Theodore Mullins Finance Mount Vernon, Ohio

Alexandria Melina Patrone Management Poland, Ohio

Bailee M. Nay Primary Education Hartville, Ohio

Jansen Paulus Management Massillon, Ohio

Haroldo Daniel Nieves* National Security and Foreign Intelligence Orlando, Florida

Casey Allen Payette* Sport Business Barre, Vermont

Michael Joseph Meehan Political Science Hudson, Ohio

Allyson Nittoli Intervention Specialist Primary Education Poland, Ohio

Bryce Payne Health Blacklick, Ohio Lawyer C. Penird Marketing Alliance, Ohio

Zakery Kenneth Peterjohn Finance North Royalton, Ohio

Jacob Delafield Raynor Political Science Columbus, Ohio Edwin Reed Sport Business Miami, Florida Jessica Maylene Reese Primary Education Medina, Ohio Gregory William Reiman International Affairs and Diplomacy National Security and Foreign Intelligence Analysis Spanish Hudson, Ohio

* These students will meet all requirements for their degrees after completing all graduation requirements.

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David R. Reinhart Marketing Youngstown, Ohio

Robert Ray Shaffer III Sport Business Wadsworth, Ohio

Jared Storm Sport Business Barberton, Ohio

Isabella Camille Robatin Primary Education Brecksville, Ohio

Ryan David Shinko Accounting Avon Lake, Ohio

Jada Grace Sutton Middle Childhood Education Alliance, Ohio

John Roland Sport Business Northville, Michigan

Brandon Sibbel Accounting Stow, Ohio

Brent Joel Taylor Management Alliance, Ohio

Quinn Rooze* Physical Education Pedagogy Pittsboro, North Carolina

Zachary Ryan Simchon History Twinsburg, Ohio

Sam Raymond Tillett Sport Business Kent, Ohio

Ryan Edward Rose Management Cuyahoga Heights, Ohio

Andrew Malik Sims* Sport Business Fort Wayne, Indiana

Brooke Sams Management Alliance, Ohio

Amy M. Soulier University Honors French German Akron, Ohio

Gage Robert Tomko Finance Marketing Warren, Ohio

Liam J. Sams Management Marketing East Rochester, Ohio Tyrell Raymon Sanders Marketing Indianapolis, Indiana Tara L. Santoro Sociology Canfield, Ohio Autumn Nicole Schiemer German International Affairs and Diplomacy Aliquippa, Pennsylvania

MacKenzie Amanda Tubaugh Marketing Sport Business Carrollton, Ohio

Emilio Spetic* Management Chardon, Ohio

Helena Rose Vadino English Leetonia, Ohio

Emma M. Staley English Leetonia, Ohio

Gianini Nicole Venuto Public Relations Sport Business Newton Falls, Ohio

Jack Stanley* Sociology Broadview Heights, Ohio Jonathan Andrew Starek Accounting Finance Canton, Ohio

Holden Ryan Schmid Human Resource Management Marketing Akron, Ohio

Andrew Steffens Political Science French Newton Falls, Ohio

Marissa M. Scott Honors in English English Richmond, Ohio

Jonathon Andrew Stevenson Management Sport Business West Jefferson, Ohio

Michael R. Vondran Management Columbus, Ohio Michael D. Waitlevertch Primary Education Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania Gabriel Louis Warner* Art Carrollton, Ohio Joel Marco Weeman Finance Management Wooster, Ohio

* These students will meet all requirements for their degrees after completing all graduation requirements.

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Conrad James Weisner Finance Marketing Sylvania, Ohio Avery Michele Wengerter University Honors Criminal Justice Psychology Louisville, Ohio Zachary Cole Wheeler Sport Business Avon Lake, Ohio Madison Delaney Wilke Public Relations Cleveland, Ohio

Andrew Witte Finance Risk Management and Insurance Mentor, Ohio Jesse Michael Wright Management Perrysburg, Ohio

Reiya Yamafuru Sport Business Hyogo, Japan Joshua William Yarnell History Political Science Louisville, Ohio

Molly Addyson Wright Japanese Alliance, Ohio

Jared William Young Finance Sport Business Twinsburg, Ohio

Alexandra Grace Yacub Criminal Justice Hartville, Ohio

Logan Zaleski Finance Canton, Ohio

Joseph Morgan Yakopovich History Macedonia, Ohio

Anthony John Zigman Sport Business Twinsburg, Ohio

BACHELOR OF MUSIC Amanda Lynn Bentley Music Education Carrollton, Ohio

Danielle Elizabeth Lebo Music Education East Canton, Ohio

Samuel Bruce Darrin Music Education Warren, Ohio

Joshua Scott Morris* Music Education Massillon, Ohio

Taylor M. White* Music Education Green, Ohio

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Elizabeth Lee Abahazi Psychology Primary Education Delaware, Ohio Lauren Christine Amodio Exercise Science Deerfield, Ohio Anthony Robert Andreski Exercise Science Grand Blanc, Michigan

Daniel Olaoluwa Bayode Computer Science Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Carolyn Grace Boccieri Exercise Science Poland, Ohio

Nicholas Henry Benson Psychology Hilton Head, South Carolina

Taylor Ann Boschini Psychology Alliance, Ohio

Ian Robert Black Biology French Fairview Park, Ohio

Faith Lauren Brown Mechanical Engineering Canton, Ohio

* These students will meet all requirements for their degrees after completing all graduation requirements.

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Katelyn Elizabeth Buckles Data Science and Analytics Mathematics Sagamore Hills, Ohio Alexander John Rochus Burkhart Computer Science Canton, Ohio Eric Eaton Caldwell Data Science and Analytics Physics Stow, Ohio Alexander Nicholas Carrothers Data Science and Analytics Physics Carrollton, Ohio McKenzie S. Chine Biology Austintown, Ohio Katherine Elizabeth Clark Exercise Science Hudson, Ohio Jessica Ann Mae Colbetzor Computer Science Alliance, Ohio Sarah Elizabeth Conley Biology Canton, Ohio Leah J. Costello Psychology Geneva, Ohio Chance Michael Coultrip Mechanical Engineering Wakeman, Ohio Alaina Elizabeth Courtwright* Mathematics Salem, Ohio Jeffrey Brian Cronin Computer Engineering Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh

Justin Curl Exercise Science Alliance, Ohio

Michaela Rose Folks Exercise Science Wooster, Ohio

Mary Elizabeth Dagan Biology Rayland, Ohio

Ava Joan Fornara Environmental Science Bentleyville, Ohio

Dominic M. Damico Civil Engineering Chesterfield, Michigan

Brendan Shawn Friedrich* Mathematics Mentor, Ohio

Allison Ruth Darragh Neuroscience Theatre Powell, Ohio

Mya Ashley Garlock Psychology Homeworth, Ohio

Jamacyn M. Davis Honors in Mathematics Mathematics Louisville, Ohio Elyssa Renee Dean Psychology Uniontown, Ohio Ian Patrick Dennison Psychology Ontario, New York Elizabeth Evdoxia Dimos* Medical Laboratory Science East Canton, Ohio Benjamin Richard Eric Dodds Environmental Science Marketing Akron, Ohio Travis Kenneth DuBois Electrical Engineering Ashland, Ohio Alexis C. Dupont University Honors Biology Neuroscience Northfield, Ohio Alejandro Jesus Elias Espinoza Civil Engineering Music Lima, Peru

Vincent James Giumenti Mechanical Engineering Dover, Ohio Brady K. Graham Mechanical Engineering Cambridge, Ohio Connor W. Grandon Computer Science Spanish Akron, Ohio Christopher Allen Greiner Electrical Engineering Alliance, Ohio Kaitlynn Leigh Haas* Psychology Salem, Ohio Julie Marie Haines Psychology Criminal Justice Massillon, Ohio Matthew John Hammonds* Biology Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Kerianne Hardman Human Development and Family Science Political Science Stone Creek, Ohio

* These students will meet all requirements for their degrees after completing all graduation requirements.

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Liza Brielle Harris Biology Beachwood, Ohio

Curtis W. Joppeck Exercise Science New London, Ohio

Patrick Philip Hartup Exercise Science Westlake, Ohio

Cameron James Kamlowsky Exercise Science Streetsboro, Ohio

Andrew Hathaway Computer Engineering Lexington, Ohio

Brett Alexander Kayser Exercise Science Medina, Ohio

Nathan Allen Heater Exercise Science Alliance, Ohio

Courtney N. Kenworthy Psychology Kent, Ohio

Jayden G. Herhold Electrical Engineering Leetonia, Ohio

Kayla Shawn Kilgore Psychology Elyria, Ohio

Elias Raymond Holm Mechanical Engineering Murrysville, Pennsylvania

Aaliyah Sanae Kinnard* Psychology North Canton, Ohio

Amelia Suzanne HoltHoskins Human Development and Family Science Public Relations Alliance, Ohio

Justin Alan Knoch Chemistry Canton, Ohio

Madison Elizabeth Horrigan University Honors Biology Hudson, Ohio

Kirstie Renae Kray Financial Mathematics Spencer, Ohio Mason Gregory Kutz Computer Science Dalton, Ohio

Megan Mackenzie Houvig Psychology Massillon, Ohio

Allison Serena Lacher* Psychology Alliance, Ohio

Brooke Alexis Jacobs Exercise Science Parma, Ohio

Braydon B. Lazzara University Honors Honors in Exercise Science Exercise Science Munroe Falls, Ohio

Benjamin D. Jones Civil Engineering Neenah, Wisconsin Haley Anne Jones Civil Engineering Homeworth, Ohio

Abigail Rose Lindsay Psychology French Atwater, Ohio

Anthony Joseph Lonsway Biology Neuroscience Boardman, Ohio Jarrett D. Lukacsko Exercise Science Gahanna, Ohio Colton J. Mace Mechanical Engineering Laurelville, Ohio Axel Magarrell Biomedical Engineering Portland, Oregon Derek J. Manos Electrical Engineering North Canton, Ohio Ziv Marco Psychology Chandler, Arizona Kayla Nicole McAdams Exercise Science Canton, Ohio Matthew McBride Biomedical Engineering Conneaut, Ohio Jonah Richard McCartney Exercise Science Spanish North Canton, Ohio Aidan Joseph McFerren Exercise Science Sagamore Hills, Ohio Sydni Rae McQuilkin Biomedical Engineering Homeworth, Ohio Sarah Lorah Meech Financial Mathematics Smithville, Ohio Michael Joseph Milano* Exercise Science Mayfield, Ohio

* These students will meet all requirements for their degrees after completing all graduation requirements.

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Madison Miles Biochemistry Brunswick, Ohio ChesseMei Lin Misja Honors in Biology Biology North Canton, Ohio Hannah Kristina Mitchell Environmental Science Chardon, Ohio Samuel Duncan Montgomery Exercise Science Bellbrook, Ohio Ryan Parker Moomaw Environmental Science North Ridgeville, Ohio Denver Peyton James Morris Exercise Science East Liverpool, Ohio Omar A. Najjar Mechanical Engineering Akron, Ohio Cassidy J. Nelder* Psychology Diamond, Ohio Devon Ray O'Brien Civil Engineering Franklin, Pennsylvania Carrigan Pahanish Psychology East Sparta, Ohio Anthony Lloyd Parker* Exercise Science Hinesville, Georgia

Zachary Adam Perrico University Honors Computer Science Mathematics Canfield, Ohio Lauren Elise Phillips Biology Chardon, Ohio Matthew D. Porter Computer Science Akron, Ohio Mason Robert Pugh University Honors Data Science and Analytics Mathematics Wickliffe, Ohio

Adriana Kay Russell Biology Mansfield, Ohio Rylee Dawn Russo Psychology Alliance, Ohio Timothy Ray Sams Jr. Mechanical Engineering East Rochester, Ohio Leticia Sant'Anna Sasaki Biology Friendswood, Texas Jeremy James Sassano Exercise Science Fairview Park, Ohio

Brianna Marie Rosalia Rapp Physics Grafton, Wisconsin

Elianna Joy Seaman Exercise Science Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Elizabeth Ann Regovich Environmental Science Willowick, Ohio

Rebekah Claire Seamans Exercise Science New Castle, Pennsylvania

Brady Reichart Biology Brookfield, Ohio

Emelia Grace Seibert Biology French Alliance, Ohio

Kaleigh E. Richmond Biology Spanish Alliance, Ohio Jessica Jolyn Roberts Exercise Science Martins Ferry, Ohio Massimo Ruben Rojas Flores Biology Lima, Peru

Kaitlyn Marie Pasko Exercise Science Erie, Pennsylvania

Lauren Roncone Exercise Science Spanish North Canton, Ohio

David C. Patton Biology New Wilmington, Pennsylvania

Lucas A. Ruegg Civil Engineering Navarre, Ohio

Michael Aaron Shields University Honors Computer Science Psychology Alliance, Ohio Emma Louise Smith Human Development and Family Science Intervention Specialist Monroeville, Ohio Erin Ann Smith Psychology Canton, Ohio Jordan Noah Smith Multi-Platform Software Development Niles, Ohio

* These students will meet all requirements for their degrees after completing all graduation requirements.

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Allison Nicole Smrdel* Biology Medical Laboratory Science Chardon, Ohio Samuel Michael Snyder Electrical Engineering Minerva, Ohio Jodex Soldevilla Neuroscience German North Hollywood, California Shiori Sone Psychology Osaka, Japan Abigail Noel Stack Biology Exercise Science Mentor, Ohio Jordan Thomas Stancovich Biology Monroeville, Pennsylvania Lily Therese Sweeney Psychology Sylvania, Ohio Ahthesham Ali Syed Computer Science Alliance, Ohio Randy Osei-Owusu Tawiah* Exercise Science Columbus, Ohio

Emma Kathleen Thornton Exercise Science Canfield, Ohio

MaKenna Paige Welker Biology Deerfield, Ohio

Kaela Bright Turle Exercise Science Twinsburg, Ohio

Madison Taylor Wentz Exercise Science Richfield, Ohio

Allyson Lee Tweedy Biology Bloomingdale, Ohio

Ali Marie Williams University Honors Neuroscience Intervention Specialist Boardman, Ohio

Richard Nathaniel Ulam* Biology New Springfield, Ohio Michael Anthony Valadez Civil Engineering San Antonio, Texas Lydia Lynn Wacker Exercise Science Wellington, Ohio Thomas Maximus Watson Computer Science Alexandria, Virginia Bryce Michael Weaver Exercise Science Louisville, Ohio Matthew J. Weaver Civil Engineering Apple Creek, Ohio Gregory Erin Weber Multi-Platform Software Development East Canton, Ohio

Kara Michelle Williams Biology Art Carrollton, Ohio Jakob W. Yarosh Exercise Science Nova, Ohio Joshua Daniel Yoder Exercise Science New Philadelphia, Ohio Katlyn Olivia Zurbrugg University Honors Chemistry Alliance, Ohio Mark David Zusman Computer Science Data Science and Analytics Willoughby, Ohio

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Camryn Catherine Ailes Nursing Brimfield, Ohio

Dillon Charles Cox Nursing Chardon, Ohio

Olivia Shea Faler* Nursing Warren, Ohio

Kayla Elizabeth Allen Nursing Chardon, Ohio

Gianna Grace Defranco Nursing Twinsburg, Ohio

Leah Emily Xiong Fox Nursing Marion, Ohio

* These students will meet all requirements for their degrees after completing all graduation requirements.

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Madeline Kay Frayser Nursing Akron, Ohio

Connor Nicholas McCauley* Nursing Ontario, Ohio

Gracyn Marie Sage Nursing Cleveland, Ohio

Corrine Lea Hall Nursing Dover, Ohio

Carl Howard McCrory* Nursing Dover, Ohio

Peyton Elise Schrader Nursing North Royalton, Ohio

Helena Ann Hope* Nursing Concord Township, Ohio

Sydney Ann Mesmer* Nursing Leetonia, Ohio

Collin John Schumm Nursing Kent, Ohio

Meghan Rayne Hughes Nursing Magnolia, Ohio

Emily Prestage Nursing Hinckley, Ohio

Sydney Rae Starr Nursing Hopedale, Ohio

MacKenzie Rose Kemer Nursing North Ridgeville, Ohio

Lynn Marie Reutens* Nursing Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Carter Michael Knopick Nursing Louisville, Ohio

Lauren Elizabeth Rogers Nursing Alliance, Ohio

Kaitlyn Sybert Nursing Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania

Mackenzie Ann Locher Nursing Akron, Ohio

Nicholas Ross* Nursing Jamaica, New York

Robert John Matthews Nursing Eighty Four, Pennsylvania

Demi Gabrielle Ward* Nursing Massillon, Ohio John David Webb Nursing Wadsworth, Ohio MacKenna Grace Wertman* Nursing Olmsted Falls, Ohio

* These students will meet all requirements for their degrees after completing all graduation requirements.

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HONORS RECOGNITIONS Students are recognized at graduation for superior academic achievement. This recognition is signified by “honors cords” given at Commencement rehearsal to those who have achieved honors status and added to their academic regalia for the ceremony.

The following honors are based upon the grade point average achieved during the full college career at the University of Mount Union. Grade point averages are based upon an A as 4.000.

Students achieving a grade point average of 3.900 or better are awarded their degrees summa cum laude signified by the gold honors cord, students achieving a grade point average of 3.750 to 3.899 are awarded their degrees magna cum laude signified by the silver honors cord, and students achieving a grade point average of 3.550 to 3.749 are awarded their degrees cum laude signified by the white honors cord.

In addition, honors recognition is granted to students who show superior achievement in special honors programs. A red honors cord is awarded to students graduating with honors in a major as defined by the awarding department.

ACADEMIC REGALIA The history and pageantry of academic regalia goes back to the medieval universities of Europe in the 11th and 12th centuries. Gowns were everyday dress, providing for their wearers not only distinction but also warmth during long hours of study in poorly heated buildings.

Academic life as we know it today began in the church and then spread throughout the guilds.

The teaching guild was the guild of the master of arts, where the bachelor was the apprentice of the master; the dress was the outward sign of privilege and responsibility. It became necessary for universities to set rules to preserve the dignity and meaning of their academic dress or regalia.

Since the 15th century, both Cambridge and Oxford universities in England have made academic dress a matter of university control, even to its minor details, and have repeatedly published revised regulations.

Although academic regalia is seen only at such formal affairs as commencement, dedication ceremonies, and inaugural exercises on American campuses today, it has been governed by an Academic Costume Code, established in 1895 and revised by the American Council of Education from time to time.

When the Academic Costume Code is followed, it is possible to identify the highest degree that the wearer holds, the college or university that awarded it, and the course of study that it represents.

The distinguishing features are the cut of the gown, the color of the tassel on the cap, and the lengths and colors of the hood.

The gowns have three distinctive sleeves: long sleeves for the bachelor’s gown, longer closed sleeves with arm slits at the elbow for the master’s gown, and bell-shaped sleeves extending to the wrist for the doctor’s gown. The bachelor’s gown, usually black in color, is worn closed; the master’s gown, also most frequently black, is worn open or closed, depending partly upon its tailoring; and the doctor’s gown, either black or of the official colors of the degree granting university, is worn open or closed, depending on the preference of its wearer. The bachelor’s and master’s gowns have no trimming; the doctor’s gown is faced down the front with velvet and has three bars of velvet across the sleeves. This velvet trim is either black, or is a color adopted by the university granting the doctor’s degree or is the color associated with the discipline to which the degree pertains.

A cap is worn with each type of gown. The bachelor’s cap has a stiff, square flat top known as a “mortarboard;” its tassel is either black or is a color associated with the wearer’s degree. The master’s cap is identical to the bachelor’s cap, but the tassel is almost always black. The doctor’s cap, ordinarily black, is either a “mortarboard” or a soft, cushion-like design; the tassel is either black or gold.

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The hood is of three lengths: three feet for the bachelor’s hood, three and one-half feet for the master’s hood, and four feet for the doctor’s hood. The color of the velvet edging, which is wider for the higher degrees than for the bachelor’s hood, indicates the subject area to which the degree pertains. In addition to the colored edging, the hood shows in its lining the official colors of the college or university that awarded the degree. The hood is worn in such a way that a large part of the lining is visible.

In nearly every academic procession there will appear a few costumes that do not conform to the standard patterns described above. Gold braid is sometimes added to the gowns of academic administrators and trustees; the color of the trustees’ gowns may be specified by the college.

Many faculties include a few members who hold degrees from foreign universities, some of which prescribe very colorful regalia of varying designs.

The following colors are associated with the various faculties or disciplines: Agriculture Maize

Nursing Apricot

Arts, Letters, Humanities White

Optometry Sea Foam Green

Commerce, Accountancy, Business Drab

Oratory (Speech) Silver Gray Pharmacy Olive Green

Dentistry Lilac

Philosophy Dark Blue

Economics Copper

Physical Education Sage Green

Education Light Blue

Physical Therapy Sage Green

Engineering Orange

Public Administration, including Foreign Service Peacock Blue

Fine Arts, including Architecture Brown

Public Health Salmon Pink

Forestry Russet

Science Golden Yellow

Journalism Crimson

Social Science Cream

Law Purple

Social Work Citron

Library Science Lemon

Theology Scarlet

Medicine Green

Veterinary Science Gray

Music Pink

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THE UNIVERSITY OF MOUNT UNION MACE The mace is traditionally carried by the university marshal on formal academic occasions at many institutions of higher education. Originally a weapon of war, the mace today has become a peaceful symbol of the authority accorded a university that regularly grants academic degrees to students who have fulfilled the requirements for graduation in one of the several fields of study offered by that university.

The University of Mount Union mace is constructed in part of wood from the Old Carding Mill in Alliance, where the first University classes were held on the third floor on October 20, 1846. The sections at the top and bottom of the mace are emblematic of the lamp of learning at the center of the University seal. It is fitting that a portion of the Old Mill thus survives as a continuing symbol of the excellent liberal arts education that continues to be a hallmark of Mount Union.

THE FLAGS OF THE NATIONS The University of Mount Union serves as the educational institution for many international students each year. The University acknowledges the importance of these students to the campus community by displaying the flags of their home nations in the lobby of the Kolenbrander-Harter Information Center throughout the year. This year, we especially recognize the nations of our international student graduates – Japan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Peru, and the Philippines. The flags of these nations are displayed as part of our graduation regalia.

INTERNATIONAL VISITING FACULTY Julia Fricke Teaching Assistant Leuphana University Lueneburg Ainhoa Garcia Michelena Teaching Assistant University of the Basque Country Louis Béguin-Lemoine Teaching Assistant Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour Ane Olea Pérez Teaching Assistant University of the Basque Country Misako Kosaka Teaching Assistant Kansai Gaidai University

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SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

(These awards were presented at the Honors Convocation on April 23, 2024.)

The Alumni Chemistry Award Morgan E. Klein

Alaina C. Metzler The American Institute of Chemists Award Katlyn O. Zurbrugg The Bertha H. Tsai Memorial Award in Chemistry Ashley J. Cooper The Louis A. Pappenhagen Prize Madison Miles The Morgan-Song Leadership Prize in Chemistry Landon A. Shaffer The Morgan-Song Leadership Prize in Biochemistry Lukea M. Pitinii The Charles and Ilene Hart Prize in Physics Eric E. Caldwell The Physics Faculty's Prize in Physics Shawn V. Powers

Alex J. Rudolph

Annika P. Stankowski The Biology Faculty Award Chessie L. Misja The Dr. Leonard and Gretchen Epp Biology Award Reagan E. Kole The Shumaker Physiology Prize Mark D. Quillen The Dr. Donald J. and G. E. Brugger Pre-Med Award Morgan E. Klein The G. F. Lamb Geology Award Hannah K. Mitchell The Harold R. Dillow Geology Prize Jaci G. Scherb The Charles McClaugherty Award Hannah K. Mitchell The David Ellis Shively Sophomore Award Madison E. May The Hubert R. Pinney Outstanding Senior Award in the School of Business Joseph M. Haas

Adam C. McMillen The Robert L. and Flora Curtis Kniveton Accounting Prize Abigail G. Franks The Robert E. Hillier Family Scholarship McKayla M. Dunkle The James E. Thoma Sport Business Award Jacob T. Buttar The E.J. Wulf Student Teacher Prize Dominic A. Hite

Mia R. Marsico

Allyson Nittoli The Jill Herrick Teacher Scholarship Addyson L. Jones

Julia M. Mansfield The Ethel Mellinger Award in Elementary Education Bailee M. Nay

Carrieanne Pataky The Gordon L. Wable Memorial Prize Andrew K. Datz The Marge Cooke Prize Daedae M. Nash The Eugene "Duke" Barret Coaching Prize Daedae M. Nash The Donna J. Michalek, Ph.D. Memorial Engineering Prize Colton J. Mace The Daniel M. Gorman Prize in Athletic Training Kaitlyn A. Culver The Daniel Kibler, M.D. Prize Abby M. Calaway The Rosemarie F. Ilg Crumbley Award Madison T. Wentz The Oscar W. and Viola H. Dunn Bible Prize Julia B. Griffin The American Bible Society Award Emily E. Denney The George H. Thomas and Donald R. Buckey Philosophy Prize Max D. Devan The Alfred Ringwald Prize Ashton M. Knappenberger The Amelia Alexander Dillow Prize Ben T. Gallagher The Eric A. and Mary W. Eckler English Prize Marissa M. Scott The Stephan Family Prize for Writing Rae Carruthers The William H. McMaster Jr., Senior English Prize Sarah E. Adkins

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The William H. McMaster Jr., Senior English Prize The Clark and Sandra Albrich Archer Prize in Multi-Platform Software Development The Alumni Computer Science Prize

The Ullman Mathematics Prize The Wilbur and Burdella Stuckey Carl Mathematics Prize

The Rhea L. Gerrard Prize in Nursing The Outstanding Senior in Music Education Award The Music Faculty Award The Sophomore Choral Award The Cecil T. and Marian H. Stewart Award

The Teeple-Krohn Prize The Dramatics Award The Mount Union Players' Hall of Fame Award The George L. and Margaret Wagner King Prize for the Performing Arts The Kitzmiller Psychology Prize The Shea Zellweger Service Award The Elmer George Prize The John E. and Helen W. Saffell Prize The Richard L. and Connie VanderMeulen Doyle Prize

The Fishel History Prize The John O. Rouse International Travel Prize

The International Studies Award

The Political Science Award The Judge Phillips Pre-Law Prize The Laurie Kolenbrander Award for Public Service The William H. Porter Sociology Award The Outstanding Criminal Justice Student Award The Department of Visual Arts and Media Purchase Award The Mary Evelyn Cook Weber Prize

The Dean's Purchase Award in Art The Cynthia L. Hepler Radio Award The Krahling Journalism Award The Robert I. Brainard Jr., Communications Award The Mary Frost French Prize

The Rufus Ruth Romance Language Prize

The George and Shirley Weimer Prize in German

The George and Shirley Weimer Prize in Japanese

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Rachel M. McKim Gregory E. Weber Josh C. Clay Zachary A. Perrico Michael A. Shields Jamacyn M. Davis Justin Phillips Cooper W. Timmons Gianna G. Defranco Samuel B. Darrin Samuel B. Darrin Brooklyn P. Schlabach Josh C. Clay Eden I. Walker Liberty D. Kinnunen Allison R. Darragh Allison R. Darragh Matthew L. Korver Courtney N. Kenworthy Kerianne F. Hardman Ella Hofmann Laurel M. Willard Julia B. Griffin Bre Pittman Austin M. Maurer Lukea M. Pitinii Hannah M. Scott Sidney M. Chaffee Kate Kueter Madyson F. Brown Aiden H. Trummer Kaylee M. Adkins Jaliyah E. Mixon Avery M. Wengerter Darby Leininger Shawna R. Gordon Darby Leininger Griffen O. Stephen Jojo A. Moore Halle R. Ignacio Jacob T. Buttar Briana A. Haddon Gabby N. Smith Carson M. Burns Jonah R. McCartney Grant Dunmire Liam D. Erwin Shaun P. Harris Aidan J. Schaffer

National Cabinet of Mount Union Women Scholarships

The Mount Union Women's Honorary Award The Arthur Dimit Prize The Charles J. Ping Student Community Service Award The Maria Leonard Book Award

The Black Student Union Service Award The Black Student Union Outstanding Senior Award The International Student Community Service Award The Clyde Lamb Award

The Chris Schuh Award The James H. Wuske Endowed Prize The Ken Wable Prize The Doyle-Montagno Prize The Dean Taylor Leadership Scholarship

The Kendig Leadership Prize The "Decade of Excellence" Prize The Good Citizenship Prize The Heaton W. Harris and Corinne Harris Smith Senior Prize The Outstanding Senior Award

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Claire E. Fried Nia R. Gribbons Addyson L. Jones Ashton M. Knappenberger Alaina C. Metzler Daedae M. Nash Lukea M. Pitinii Kaylynn M. Thomas Madeline G. Boulos Taylor A. Fultz Jacob T. Buttar Samuel B. Darrin Jamacyn M. Davis Joseph M. Haas Kerianne F. Hardman Rachel M. McKim Lauren A. Roncone Marissa M. Scott Bekah C. Seamans Treyon Davis Aaliyah S. Kinnard Noel J. Jaeger Vincent J. Giumenti Madison Miles Sarah E. Conley Sidney Rambo Jarrett Burress Marissa A. Trizzino Robert Arms Chamire N. Simmons Mathias Broyles Jillian D. Zamarelli Ashton M. Knappenberger Marcus L. Jackson Amelia S. Holt-Hoskins Zachary A. Perrico Aaliyah S. Kinnard Braydon B. Lazzara

PLEASE NOTE The University of Mount Union Commencement is a culmination of much work and sacrifice on the part of students as well as their families and friends. To many in the class, it will be the end of their formal education, and to others, it is another step toward a profession or graduate degree.

In keeping with the academic significance and dignity of the Commencement day, the University limits the activities of its guests to those appropriate to the observation of the graduation ceremony.

Guests are requested to refrain from posting signs, distributing literature, or undertaking any other activities that are not related to the officially scheduled events of the day and that might interfere with the joy and celebration of the graduates and their families.

To assist us in making this day most meaningful, your cooperation is requested. When the graduates, faculty, and the official party of the University process to begin the ceremonies, please stand and remain standing until the invocation has been given by the University chaplain. We ask that you remain in your seats during the Commencement exercises.

If you wish to take a picture as the president presents the diploma to a member of your family, please follow these guidelines. Note the position of your graduate in the procession. As his or her turn approaches, move forward to the designated location to take your picture. All graduates will receive their diplomas from the president to the left as you face the platform. The space for taking pictures will be on the left as you face the platform.

Please watch the Commencement program carefully. Please do not go to the designated photography area more than six names ahead of your graduate. As the turn comes for your graduate to receive a diploma, you may move to the proper place on the appropriate side of the platform to take your picture. We ask that you move back to your seat as soon as possible to permit others the same opportunity for pictures.

In addition, a professional photographer will be on hand to capture the memory of today’s event.

Photographs will be taken of graduates as they receive their diplomas from the president. These images, as well as general Commencement day photographs, will be available through Cockrill’s Studio. Visit cockrillsstudio.com to view photos or call (330) 821-8303.

We also realize you will be anxious to meet your graduate at the close of the event. It is our request that you remain in your seats until the entire academic procession has retired.

Your cooperation will help Mount Union make Commencement most meaningful to the students as well as to their families. Thank you.

The University Marshal

Statement Regarding Degree Completion: The University of Mount Union and the Office of the University Registrar make every effort to provide a comprehensive and accurate list of participants for this ceremony.

Occasionally, last minute changes may occur and affect the list of participants. The actual list of graduates may differ from what is listed in this program.

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