Sunday, May Fourth
Two Thousand Twenty-Five
Waynesburg University educates students to make connections between faith, learning and serving so they might faithfully transform their communities and the world. As a Christian comprehensive University, we strive to inspire and challenge every undergraduate and graduate student to a life of leadership and purpose for the glory of God.
THE PROCESSIONAL Ben Sommer, Organist
Coronation March ............................................................................................. Meyerbeer
Rondeau from Sinfonies DeFanares .......................................................................Mouret With Trumpets and Horns from Water Music Handel
THE INVOCATION Dr. Joshua Sumpter University Chaplain and Assistant Professor of Biblical and Ministry Studies
THE ANTHEM
“I Will Lift My Eyes” by Michael John Trotta Waynesburg University Lamplighters Touring Choir Melanie Catana, Assistant Professor of Voice, Director of Choral Activities
LITANY ................................................................................................ Dr. Melinda Walls Interim Provost
Reader: Lord of earth and heaven, your call resounds like a clear, bright trumpet blast.
Congregation: Come, worship the giver of all good gifts!
Reader: Holy God, you take delight in our gifts and talents offered back to you as a living sacrifice.
Congregation: May our worship express gratitude for the accomplishments of these years past.
Reader: Faithful Father, you ask us to trust you for the future.
Graduates: May our worship express our faith that you will guide and direct our paths in the years to come.
Reader: Redeemer King, you equip and prepare your people to bear your loving Kingdom to a world in need.
*THE HYMN
Graduates: May our worship declare our commitment to do your will through loving service.
Reader:
Lord of Hosts, you send forth your Spirit to free us - body, mind and heart - to live with unceasing praise.
Congregation: May our worship reflect the dedication of our hands and feet, wealth and resources, time and talents to the purifying fire of your Spirit!
All:
Lord, we are yours, draw us near to you!
Great is Thy Faithfulness (#60) .......................................................................
Verse 1
Thomas O. Chisholm, 1923
Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father There is no shadow of turning with Thee Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not As Thou hast been, Thou forever wilt be
Refrain
Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see All I have needed Thy hand hath provided Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me
Verse 2
Summer and winter and springtime and harvest Sun moon and stars in their courses above Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness mercy and love
Verse 3
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow Blessings all mine with ten thousand beside
THE SCRIPTURE LESSON ..................................................................... Matthew 5:1-12
INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER ...............................................
Mr. Douglas G. Lee ‘81 President of the University
*The congregation is requested to stand and join in the singing.
Mr. Jeffrey E. Arnold
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Executive Director of the Association of Presbyterian Colleges & Universities (APCU)
“Blessed are the Graduates, For They Shall...”
*THE HYMN
To God Be the Glory (#7) DOANE Fanny J. Crosby, 1875
Verse 1
To God be the glory great things He has done So loved He the world that He gave us His Son Who yielded His life an atonement for sin And opened the life gate that all may go in
Chorus
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord! Let the earth hear His voice Praise the Lord, praise the Lord! Let the people rejoice O come to the Father through Jesus the Son And give Him the glory great things He has done
Verse 2
O perfect redemption the purchase of blood
To every believer the promise of God The vilest offender who truly believes That moment from Jesus a pardon receives
Verse 3
Great things He has taught us. Great things He has done And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son But purer and higher and greater will be Our wonder our transport when Jesus we see
THE BENEDICTION .........................................................................
Dr. Joshua Sumpter
University Chaplain and Assistant Professor of Biblical and Ministry Studies
THE RECESSIONAL ....................................................................
Ben Sommer, Organist
(The congregation is requested to remain seated during the recessional)
THE ORGAN POSTLUDE .......................................................... Ben Sommer, Organist
*The congregation is requested to stand and join in the singing.
Mr. Rea Redd, Faculty Marshal
Dr. James R. Bush, Deputy Faculty Marshal
Mr. Andrew Heisey, Assistant Faculty Marshal
Dr. Kenneth Cairns, Assistant Faculty Marshal
During the Commencement Procession through the parks, degree candidates will split ranks to line both sides of the walkway to Miller Hall as a sign of respect and appreciation to faculty, administration and special guests passing through the rows of graduates.
As the recessional takes places at the conclusion of the Commencement Exercises, graduates will receive the same sign of respect and appreciation as they, in turn, pass through members of the faculty and administration lining the pathway through the park.
THE CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES
THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY
THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
THE WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNIVERSITY
THE FACULTY OF THE UNIVERSITY
*The Military Color Guard consists of Cadets from the WVU Army and Air Force ROTC. Waynesburg University is an ROTC partner school with West Virginia University.
THE PROCESSIONAL
THE WELCOME
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM “Star Spangled Banner”
Mr. Rea Redd Faculty Marshal
Francis Scott Key
Senior Lamplighters
Jayda Fyock
Ella Chandler
Dominic Muraca
Senior Symphonic Band Members
Abigayle Geisel, flute
Samantha Reigle, flute
Mia Appleby, horn
Logan Campbell, trombone
Eric Burcham, euphonium
THE INVOCATION ...........................................................................
Dr. Joshua Sumpter
University Chaplain and Assistant Professor of Biblical and Ministry Studies
GREETINGS FROM THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES ...................
Mr. John K. Hinds ‘75 Chairman of the Board
INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER
THE COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
Mr. Douglas G. Lee ‘81 President of the University
Mr. Toby Rice President & CEO, EQT Corporation
“You Don’t Have to Know, You Just Have to Begin”
CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREES
Recipients presented by Mr. Mark Harner ‘79 and Mr. Jack Montgomery Assisting with the investitures will be Mr. John Hinds ‘75, Mrs. Gina Kantos ‘15 and Mr. Jacob Nicholas ‘22, ‘24 MBA
DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS
Mr. Jeffrey E. Arnold
DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS
Mr. Toby Z. Rice
RECOGNITION OF 2025 VALEDICTORIAN ......................................... Hailey Marks
THE VALEDICTORY TO THE UNIVERSITY ......................................... Hailey Marks Class of 2025
GRADUATE PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE ................................ Seth Robertson ’24 Master of Business Administration
CONFERRING OF DEGREES
Candidates will be presented to President Douglas G. Lee ‘81 by Dr. Melinda Walls, Interim Provost
THE PRESENTATION OF THE DOUGLAS G. AND KATHRYN D. LEE SERVANT LEADERSHIP AWARD Presented by Mr. John K. Hinds ‘75 Chairman of the Board
VALEDICTORY TO THE GRADUATES
Mr. Douglas G. Lee ‘81 President of the University
THE BENEDICTION Dr. Joshua Sumpter University Chaplain and Assistant Professor of Biblical and Ministry Studies
THE RECESSIONAL ..................................................... The James Randolph Kiltie Band
Bagpipers
Jeremy Olisar, Director Andrew Heisey
Drummers
Camilo Jauregui, Drum Instructor Tricia Sarada
Waynesburg University gratefully acknowledges the contributions presented by the Class of 2025 as part of the Senior Class Gift program. This year’s funds will be used to create a student lounge on the second floor of Buhl Hall. Visit waynesburg.edu/classof2025 for more information.
Following the Commencement Exercises, graduates will recess to Fountain Park, where they will receive a small gift courtesy of the Alumni Office.
Jeff Arnold serves as the executive director of the Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities, a consortium of 50 institutions with historical connections to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) that serve more than 150,000 students each year.
During his 10-year tenure, Mr. Arnold has developed a Strategic Partnership Program with key higher education service providers, established an endowment to support Presbyterian higher education, created a Peer Consulting Network serving member presidents, and authored grant proposals that fund a leadership development institute, a consortiumwide environmental sustainability initiative, and a national post-graduate certification program for college chaplains.
With over 40 years of experience, Mr. Arnold has served as vice president for business strategy at Ruffalo Noel Levitz, co-owner and CFO of 422 Group LLC, and executive director of higher education marketing for The College Board. He has also presented at numerous education conferences, including those hosted by Harvard Institute on College Admissions, the College Board Annual Forum and the Microsoft Ignite Conference, among others.
In addition to his work with the APCU, Mr. Arnold serves as chair of the Executives in Church Related Higher Education, a consortium of association executives that supports faith-inspired colleges and universities. Jeff is also an active member of the New Wilmington Rotary Club, a Ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church (USA), and a member of the Bricklin International Owners Club.
Mr. Arnold holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Duquesne University and a Master of Education degree (Adult and Continuing Education) from the Pennsylvania State University. He considers his 27-year marriage to Karla (Bacon) Arnold to be the most meaningful and rewarding aspect of his life.
Toby Z. Rice is President and Chief Executive Officer of EQT Corporation (NYSE: EQT), the leading natural gas producer in the United States. As an influencer and champion for the energy industry, Mr. Rice has been a strong proponent of unleashing American energy to provide energy security and independence in the United States and to our allies around the world, while also achieving ambitious climate goals.
Mr. Rice’s strategic focus on sustainable operations has also led to impressive environmental milestones. EQT now boasts one of the lowest emissions intensities among natural gas producers worldwide.
Mr. Rice was named President and Chief Executive Officer of EQT and a member of the company’s Board of Directors in July 2019. Since taking the helm, Rice has spearheaded a remarkable transformation of EQT, positioning it as “America’s Natural Gas Champion.” Under his visionary leadership, EQT has significantly boosted its operational efficiency.
Mr. Rice also serves on the Board of the EQT Foundation, which is committed to supporting the education and training of children and adults; the development of diverse, livable communities; and preserving our natural environments.
Prior to being appointed EQT’s President and CEO, Mr. Rice served as President, Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Rice Energy Inc. Previously, he served in a number of positions with Rice Energy, its affiliates and predecessor entities.
Mr. Rice graduated from Rollins College in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. He completed his Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University in 2024.
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Doctor of Nursi Ng P ractice
Heather Lynn Liti Avery McDonald, PA
Implementing a Standardized Bedside Shift Report Tool-A Quality Improvement Initiative
Courtney Lynn Besser Bridgeville, PA
Implementing A Graduate Nurse Mentorship Program to Enhance Joy in the Workplace: A Quality Improvement Initiative
Kara Marie Burgard Chalk Hill, PA
Utilizing a Revised Bedside Shift Report Template to Improve Patient Satisfaction, Nurse Perception, and Nurse Adherence
Sharon Kuhn Hanchett Pittsburgh, PA
Patient and Nurse Engagement to Reduce Falls and Falls with Injury within an Oncology Division
Wendy Sue Lucas Canonsburg, PA
Reducing Blood Culture Contaminations in Oncology Patients: A Quality Improvement Project Anna Elizabeth McCarty Grand Rapids, MI
Implementing a Transition to Practice Program in a Rehabilitation Hospital: A Quality Improvement Project
Natalie M. McLane Gibsonia, PA
Hourly Rounding to Improve Patient Satisfaction and Decrease Call Bell Usage: A Quality Improvement Project
Susan Elaine Shaffer Canonsburg, PA
Emotional Intelligence Simulation to Improve Graduate Nurse Communication: A Quality Improvement Initiative
Lindsey Hope Warren Wheeling, WV
A Mobility Intervention in a LongTerm Acute Care Hospital: A Quality Improvement Project
Fetima Tennille Mahaffey Monroeville, PA
The Impact of a Positive Psychology Based Group Therapy Game on Adult Depression
Daria Marie Minton Canonsburg, PA
Choose Your Choice: The Impact of an Emotion Coaching Psychoeducation Program on Preschooler’s Emotional Regulation
Chelsea Renee Scarmazzi Houston, PA
An Exploration of Formal Supervisory Training Experiences Among Clinical Supervisors: A Qualitative Case Study
Heatherlee J. Sittler Hunker, PA
Video Game Usage During the Pandemic and its Relationship to Holistic Wellness: A Phenomenological Study
Edward James Sutter Jr. South Park, PA
The Lived Experience of Mentally Tough Christians as they Endure Mental Health Struggles
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Allyson Leigh Ackman Washington, PA
Chelsea Lauren Bish Pittsburgh, PA
Shekina Tamil Burrell Canonsburg, PA
Garrett Robert Cook Weirton, WV
Veronica Reagan Crow Moon Township, PA
Alyssa Louise D’Alessandro Vineland, NJ
Linsey Michele Dami Canonsburg, PA
Katherine Anne Darabant Spraggs, PA
T’Azia J. Dixon Pittsburgh, PA
Karie Dunn-Golden Carnegie, PA
Audrey Rose Eisel Pittsburgh, PA
Abigail Diane Gerlach Indiana, PA
Amanda Shaylyn Gower Washington, PA
Gabriella Rose Grimes McMurray, PA
Gavin Andrew Hornyak West Mifflin, PA
Emily Hannah Huha North Huntingdon, PA
Aaron Jackson Pittsburgh, PA
Walkyr John Jackson Wellsburg, WV
Samantha Renee Kelly Cumberland, MD
Jalen Dru Koontz Glassport, PA
Julie M. Perry Avonmore, PA
Emily K. Redman Wayneburg, PA
Chase C. Rondon Dillsburg, PA
Kayla Marie Snider Roseville, OH
Tyler Scott Townsend Normal, IL
M aster of a rts i N t eachi Ng
Kylee Marie Carcione Pittsburgh, PA
Michael Jared Sommers Morgantown, WV
Karlee Summer Anderson Morgantown, WV
Haley N. Berry Waynesburg, PA
Vannessah Renee Both Elizabeth, PA
Seth Frederic Burgdolt Claysville, PA
Chad Jason Caldwell Carmichaels, PA
Joshua David Cavallo Houston, PA
Cory L. Cox Pomeroy, OH
Bradley William Davis Canonsburg, PA
Kiley Ann Enas McDonald, PA
Chelsie Marie Gaton Winchester, KY
Michaelena Jo Hammond Chambersburg, PA
Anthony James Hando IV Duryea, PA
Tanya L. Hoebel Cumming, GA
Jansen Luke Knotts Ridgely, WV
Amanda K. Merranko Pittsburgh, PA
Logan Eric Miller Morgantown, WV
Elyse Anne Morgan Beaver Falls, PA
Krista Leigh Newman Elwood City, PA
Seth Thomas Robertson Waynesburg, PA
Jacob Schmidt Elizabeth, PA
Austin Michael Smith McDonald, PA
Zackary Ryan Windsor Crawfordville, FL
M aster of scie Nce i N athletic t rai N i Ng
Mickayla Lokomaika’i Ke Akua Baniaga Honolulu, HI
Michael Albert Bell Delmont, PA
Katelyn Menah Kobert Pittsburgh, PA
Aaron Forrest McKinney Oakdale, PA
Katlyn Nikole Spinda Pittsburgh, PA
Vaughn Daniel Tew New Freedom, PA
Quintin Alexander Weaver Parker, PA
M aster of eDucatioN
Mary Elizabeth Schmitt Pittsburgh, PA
Melissa Wood Waynesburg, PA
M aster of scie Nce i N Nursi Ng
Hazel G. Austria-Robles Pittsburgh, PA
Niama Elharrak Pittsburgh, PA
Logan Eric Miller Morgantown, WV
Krista Leigh Newman Elwood City, PA
Kirsten Jeane Shaw Raleigh, NC
Samantha Ann Steinmiller Waynesburg, PA
Sylvia Ann Wnoroski Clinton, PA
Gloria Nicole Acor Waynesburg, PA
Trinity Rose Alex Seneca, PA
Abigail Brianne Ankrom Rices Landing, PA
Mia H. Appleby Harrisburg, PA
Megan Annemarie Barry North Huntingdon, PA
Michele Bateman New Kensington, PA
Breeanna Olivia Bazeck Bridgeville, PA
Jordan Lee Beaken Greensburg, PA
Olivia DeRose Behanna †† Monongahela, PA
Zoe Leann Belknap † Waynesburg, PA
Eric Christopher Bennett Carmichaels, PA
Zachary Lee Berrott Plum, PA
Chelsi Lynn Bertovich Verona, PA
Ayden Michael Bishoff Kingwood, WV
Madison Elaine Blaker Dilliner, PA
Kamryn Blasko Munhall, PA
Tiffany Brooke Boden Elizabeth, PA
Brennan Garrett Boron Saint Marys, WV
McKenna Jolene Bothell Indiana, PA
Cierra Judi-lyn Boyd Waynesburg, PA
Ronald Lee Brown III Washington, PA
Haleigh Marie Buchheit Republic, PA
Isabella Lea Bull Washington, PA
Hunter Paul Cameron Homer City, PA
Brennan Robert Campbell Meyersdale, PA
Logan Michael Campbell Carmichaels, PA
Hope Renee Casteline Dingmans Ferry, PA
Gavin Ray Cevarr Ellsworth, PA
Ella Elizabeth Chandler Oakdale, PA
Madalyn Diane Chevalier McKees Rocks, PA
Elizabeth Hope Clark Bobtown, PA
Payge Marie Clark Bobtown, PA
Sutton Clark Charles Town, WV
Jemuel S. Cypress Capital Heights, MD
Allison Domasky Pittsburgh, PA
Strachan C. Doran Rhinebeck, NY
Lauren Elizabeth Duke Canonsburg, PA
George Richard Eberhart III Diliner, PA
Seth Edward Evans Sharon, PA
Jada Reilee Fox Spraggs, PA
Raylee Rae Furlong West Mifflin, PA
Abigayle Grace Geisel Johnstown, PA
Anna Rebecca Gump Waynesburg, PA
Angelina Anne Harbaugh Cecil, PA
Donovan Merelle Harley Upper Marlboro, MD
Allison Maxine Elizabeth Heck Woodbury, PA
Adam Robert Helbling McDonald, PA
Kyra McKenna Helsel Huntingdon, PA
Randy Luke Hendrick †† Frederick, MD
Grace Anne Higgins Canonsburg, PA
Garrett Scott Hillard Greenville, PA
Veronica Lee Hughes Cheswick, PA
Hannah Nicole Hunchik Mount Pleasant, PA
Kaitlyn Belle Jagielski Imperial, PA
Kareisha Latisha Jean Pierre Waterbury, CT
Logan Michael Jester McKeesport, PA
Academic Excellence in Adult Programs
Lana Jeanette Jordan Reading, PA
Rachel Elizabeth Kail-Davis Waynesburg, PA
Rachel Marie Katekovich Aliquippa, PA
Mackenzie Catherine Kearns Elizabeth, PA
Kara Lin Kephart Evans City, PA
Andrew Christopher King Canton, OH
Kaylee Marie Kitchen Pittsburgh, PA
Samantha Kozel Avon, OH
Hayley Kubincanek Pittsburgh, PA
Claire Eleanor Lace Henrico, VA
Joshua Jacob Laird Pittsburgh, PA
Cain Andrew Latta Derry, PA
Kaitlin Merina Leadbitter Finleyville, PA
Emily Jean Lipke Sharon, PA
Rachel Marie Little Pittsburgh, PA
Savannah Gisselle Lopez Houston, TX
Hailey Regina Majetic Allison Park, PA
Hailey Irene Mark Canonsburg, PA
Easton R. McDaniel Mather, PA
Caroline Makenna Mock Ellsworth, PA
Meghan Carol Moody Elizabeth, PA
Macy Renae Moore Canonsburg, PA
Dominic Richard Muraca Monongahela, PA
Deanna Rose Nagel Bethel Park, PA
Shane Allen Nelson †† Mt. Pleasant, PA
Cristofer B. O’Brien Chesterfield, VA
Haylee Madlyn Orban Follansbee, WV
Ross L. Owens Sewickley, PA
Walter J. Paskert IV Washington, PA
Makayla Faith Paules Dover, PA
Megan Jonette Perdok Martins Ferry, OH
Haelinn Grace Pinkerton Washington, PA
Jason Lee Polgar Follansbee, WV
Caroline F. Poole Greencastle, PA
Lauryn Paige Price Smithfield, PA
Hayes Edward Ramirez San Antonio, TX
Asia Rasine Revak Masontown, PA
Haley Michael Rhine Nanty Glo, PA
Logan Charles Rhodes Mather, PA
Colin Matthew Ricciuti Alloway, NJ
Dilyn A. Roberts Sellersburg, IN
Anna Elizabeth Robertson Cranberry Township, PA
Destiny Lorrai Robison McKeesport, PA
Lauren Marie Royesky Uniontown, PA
Katie Lynne Ruscitti Mather, PA
Olivia Layne Sanvicente Waynesburg, PA
Emily Ann Schmidt Washington, PA
Natalie Leann Shaffer Spraggs, PA
Sydney Reese Smiley Uniontown, PA
Albert Wayne Smolen Davidsville, PA
Christine Marie Szczypinski Tarentum, PA
Kimberly Christine Trump Fairchance, PA
JaQuaivis L. Valle-Smith Apopka, FL
Edith M. Watson Farmington, WV
Aidan Robert Williams Allison Park, PA
Hannah Grace Williams Pittsburgh, PA
Sydney Ann Wilson Pentress, WV
William Leo George Wilson Odessa, FL
Zachary Seth Wilson Waynesburg, PA
William M. Yocum Pasadena, MD
Bachelor of scie Nce
Logan M. Anderson Monessen, PA
Kiana M. Bagnell Inwood, WV
Mickayla Lokomaika’i Ke Akua Baniaga Honolulu, HI
Michael Albert Bell Delmont, PA
Katelynn Marie Britenbaugh Glenshaw, PA
Tiffany Diane Burkett Apollo, PA
Cameron Jakoby Burrus Chesapeake, VA
Paige Elizabeth Cousley Pittsburgh, PA
James R. Davis Waynesburg, PA
Madisen Rebecca Dayton Ridgeley, WV
Joshua Harvey DeFries East Aurora, NY
Rachel Aileen Dodson Smithfield, PA
Samantha Jillian Earnest Honey Brook, PA
Alec Ryan Engelmore Pittsburgh, PA
Cole Fidell Nobelstown, PA
Damion Mathew Finnegan Altoona, PA
Jonathan R. Folk Chillicothe, OH
Cameron E. Frame Washington, PA
Michael James Francus Bethel Park, PA
Adam Douglas Gill Washington, PA
Bryn Stafford Hannah Royersford, PA
Lauren Elizabeth Hudecek Gibsonia, PA
Katelyn Menah Kobert Pittsburgh, PA
Demaree Anne Livingston Willow Grove, PA
Cody William Lowden Gibbon Glade, PA
Nathan Daniel Magill Ruffs Dale, PA
Marcus Alexander Maropis Oakdale, PA
Connor A. McDonald McDonald, PA
Jaylene Marie Mundorff Avella, PA
Matthew James Murphy Washington, PA
Gavin C. Pratt Carmichaels, PA
Samantha Galadriel Reigle Sinking Spring, PA
Breanna Nichole Rice Morgantown, WV
Tyler Scott Rollinson Scottsdale, PA
Aaron Robert Sanders McMurray, PA
Aidan Michael Selway Washington, PA
Kellianne Elizabeth Shaub Middletown, PA
Ryan Sullivan Taylorstown, PA
Vaughn Daniel Tew New Freedom, PA
Leia Elizabeth Watson Coudersport, PA
Luke Anthony Whisel Monroeville, PA
Ryan Timothy Zawislak Rochester, PA
Audrey Rose Abatti Holtville, CA
Rachel Baily Waynesburg, PA
Antone L. Baker Maple Heights, OH
Samuel James Barber Johnstown, PA
Zachary Lee Berrott Plum, PA
Reginald Scott Branson Pittsburgh, PA
Eric Alexander Mendoza Burcham Washington, PA
Devin Robert Delo Mount Union, PA
Alex M. Dietrich Pittsburgh, PA
Ryheem M. Dove Republic, PA
Erin Nicole Eckard Westminster, MD
Kristie Ellen Faber Bethel Park, PA
Jordan Robert Fisher Munhall, PA
Jamie D. Frisbie Cumbola, PA
Gage Anthony Fuller Elrama, PA
Jayda Riley Fyock Indiana, PA
Matthew James Gaskill Wadsworth, OH
Josiah Ben Gordon Strongsville, OH
Emma Grace Hyatt Waynesburg, PA
Connor R. Jacobs Waynesboro, PA
Noah David Johnson Washington, PA
Joseph Anthony Longstreth Washington, PA
Seth R. Massotti Douglas, MA
Dalton Jarrett Mount Sykesville, MD
Jacob William Parks Canton, OH
Nicholas Samuel Piccolo Coraopolis, PA
Amanda Nicole Rine Moundsville, WV
Andres Thomas Rojas Pittsburgh, PA
Jessica Lily Rothka Eighty Four, PA
Brian P. Scott-Hill Donora, PA
Sydney Elizabeth Serrano Fairchance, PA
Guy D. Southerly Morgantown, WV
Jennifer Jessica Stoneking Spraggs, PA
Kyle Moran Kyoo Stoneking Spraggs, PA
Leah Tillack Sharon, PA
Randy Ventura Bedford Hills, NY
Clayton Taylor Webb Blue Ridge, VA
Bachelor of scie Nce i N M ari N e Biology
Audrey Danielle Dennis Sistersville, WV
Andrea M. Flowers Hampton, VA
Reese Elizabeth McFarlane Conway, SC
Bachelor of scie Nce i N Nursi Ng
Jennifer Lynn Banachoski †† Cheswick, PA
Tammy Bandini †† Houston, PA
Bryce Patrick Bedilion Clarksville, PA
Anna Joyce Bradley Bridgeville, PA
Jonathan Lawton Branch Wilkinsburg, PA
Jacob Paul Caldwell Mt. Morris, PA
Shekinah Glory Naomi Chandler McKees Rocks, PA
Lisa Nicole Clark †† Bancroft, WV
D’Andre LeMarr Cole Millsboro, PA
Leigha Jensen Couch †† Vandergrift, PA
Nolan Gideon Curran Ellwood City, PA
Sadie Marie Davis Spraggs, PA
Mackenzie Elizabeth Dhans Washington, PA
Hannah Catherine Griffith Masontown, WV
Ryan Vincent Lehman Export, PA
Jonathon Ellis Lint Washington, PA
Brooklyn Michole Loveland New Cumberland, WV
Alexis Coren Lovis Perryopolis, PA
Kayla Rae Makosey McKeesport, PA
Janelle Elizabeth Matty Newell, PA
Madison Marie Monack Perryopolis, PA
Jessica Emily Moore Waynesburg, PA
Makayla Grace Osborn Salem, OH
Jennifer Allen Parsons McDonald, PA
Mylaina Elizabeth Pendo California, PA
Vanessa Faith Porter Rostraver Twp, PA
Briell Laren Price Greensboro, PA
Alexis Lynn Pride Morgantown, WV
Cooper Karlheinz Quigley Venetia, PA
Kaitlyn Leia Rosales Canonsburg, PA
Cayla Rush Waynesburg, PA
Mason David Chisler Blacksville, WV
Jordan Geneva Stein Manor, PA
Courtney Lynn Stocker Pittsburgh, PA
Shyanne Jade Sunderland Lewistown, PA
Lindsay Arlene Thomas Imperial, PA
Jenny Lynn Weiss Slippery Rock, PA
Jenna Lynn Zawislak Rochester, PA
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Cecie Frederique Angelo Schad † Uniontown, PA
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Corey Jacob Easton Buchanan, VA
The academic attire worn at American colleges’ exercises today goes back in its essential features to the Middle Ages. The oldest universities of northern Europe, such as Oxford, grew out of church schools, and both faculty and students were regarded in the Middle Ages as a part of the clergy. Hence, they wore clerical garb, largely borrowed from the monastic dress of their day, not merely on special occasions, but as their regular attire.
The head covering of the academic attire developed out of the skullcap worn by the clergy in cold weather to protect their tonsured heads. In the universities, this skullcap acquired a point on top, which gradually evolved into a tassel. The bonnet with tassel is still worn by degree-holders of the European universities. But, in this country, it has been replaced by the familiar mortar-board, which still, however, retains the medieval tassel.
The hood (the medieval caputium) was originally a head-covering worn over the head in bad weather, and otherwise dropped onto the shoulders, like the monk’s cowl. At first, it was worn by faculty and students alike, but in the early 16th century it was restricted to graduates, and thus came to be the mark of a degree-holder. The hoods contained pockets — for donations from students. Higher degrees provided larger hoods and larger pockets. Today, each college has its distinctive colored hood-lining by which its graduates may be recognized in academic processions.
The gown worn today is the medieval roba, and seems to have been borrowed from the habit of the Benedictine monks. The gown was intended to keep the professors warm in the cold monasteries. In the Middle Ages, undergraduates, bachelors and masters could be distinguished by the simplicity or elaborateness of their gowns, and this practice remains today. The doctoral gown has three furred strips (called Chevrons) on each sleeve; the master’s gown generally has open sleeves; and the bachelor’s gown is plain.
The wide velvet borders extending down the front of the doctoral gown, the velvet bars on the sleeves and the borders of most hoods are colored according to the scholarly field of the wearer. The most usual of these are:
White Arts, Letters and Humanities
Olive drab Business Administration
Copper Economics
Brown Fine Arts and Architecture
Purple Law
Lemon Library Science
Green Medicine
Pink Music
Light blue Education
Dark blue Philosophy
Sage green Physical Education
Gold yellow Science
Scarlet Theology
Apricot
Nursing
Salmon pink Public Health
