Commencement
MAY 2025
MORROW FIELD HOUSE
GRADUATE
Grand Marshal
Larry McCarthy
Faculty Marshals
STUDIES
John Lisco
College of Business
Douglas Strahler
College of Education
Robert Snyder
College of Liberal Arts
Kurt Pitluga
College of Engineering & Science
John Lisco
College of Health Professions
Betsy Kemeny
9 a.m., May 10 ceremony
University banner: Leah Renz
College of Business
College banner: John Murray
Student Marshals
6 p.m., May 9 ceremony
Graduate Studies
Graduate Studies banner: Cole Eged University banner: Tracy Radcliffe
Noon, May 10 ceremony
University banner: Kloe Soros
College of Education
College banner: Katherine Schrock
College of Liberal Arts
College banner: Brooke Hamilton
Rock Life
Program banner: Adam McChesney
3 p.m., May 10 ceremony
University banner: Nico DeCaria
College of Engineering & Science
College banner: Jon Whitmer
College of Health Professions
College banner: Morgan Brown
Christopher Fiorentino Chancellor
Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education
Christopher Fiorentino is an educator and economist who served as president of West Chester University from 2017 to 2024 and retired from that role having served the university for 41 years, starting as an assistant professor of economics in 1983.
Prior to being named president of WCU, Fiorentino served as interim president for one year and vice president for external operations for three years. He previously spent nearly 20 years as dean of WCU’s College of Business and Public Affairs (now the College of Business and Public Management); his tenure within the Department of Economics included four years as chair.
As president of the largest university in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, Fiorentino led the University through a global pandemic and provided valuable thought-partnership to his fellow presidents and system leaders amid the nationwide demographic shift as the number of high-school graduates declined.
Throughout his leadership, Fiorentino — who was named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s Power 100 list in 2021, 2022 and 2023 — instilled a spirit of innovation and ownership that has empowered students, faculty and staff.
Prior to his retirement, he was inducted into the Chester County Hall of Fame by the Chester County Economic Development Council. The Board of Governors conferred the status of president emeritus upon Fiorentino in the summer of 2024, and he was awarded an honorary doctorate for public service by Bucks County Community College, which he attended prior to transferring to Temple University.
Committed to propelling the University forward, Fiorentino oversaw the construction of the largest building on the University’s campus — the 175,000-square-foot Sciences & Engineering Center and The Commons.
Early on, Fiorentino helped WCU fulfill its mission to serve local communities and the commonwealth as a source of knowledge and skill development, a research center and a service provider. As dean, he helped to secure AACSB accreditation for the School of Business; developed off-campus academic centers, including the Graduate Center in West Goshen Township; and worked with faculty and supporters to create the Cottrell Entrepreneurial Leadership Center. Fiorentino also spearheaded the development of the Center for Community Solutions, which links business and civic leaders who have research needs with University faculty and staff who can address those needs.
Fiorentino earned his baccalaureate, master’s and Ph.D. degrees in economics from Temple University. He and his wife Sue reside in Chester County.
AngÈle Stoebener
Chair
Slippery Rock University Council of Trustees
Angèle Stoebener, a 2006 SRU graduate with a degree in business administration, was appointed to the SRU council of trustees in 2024. Stoebener was an SRU trustee from 2004-06 when she filled the one seat on the council designated for an SRU student. While at SRU, she was also a member of the Student Government Association, the Honors Program and Alpha Kappa Psi.
A native of Natrona Heights, Stoebener is a business credit team leader with First National Bank in Pittsburgh. At FNB, she is responsible for leading and mentoring a team to maintain
and grow a diversified portfolio of asset-based lending client relationships. She is also active in various initiatives within her organization, including the FNB Diversity Council and FNB Women in Business Council.
Stoebener’s background includes conducting asset-based lending field examinations for various industries, including manufacturing, service, distributors and energy companies. She earned a master’s degree in fraud and forensics from Carlow University in 2012, and from 2018-21, she served as an adjunct professor in SRU’s Homeland and Corporate Securities Department, where she taught introductory and specialized fraud courses.
Stoebener is a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, SRU Alumni Association, and is a graduate from the Pennsylvania Bankers Association School of Commercial Lending and School of Banking.
Friday, may 9
6 P.M.: Angèle Stoebener
Saturday, may 10
9 A.M.: Jeffrey Smith
NOON: Charli Severo
3 P.M.: Jeffrey Smith
Karen Riley
President
Slippery Rock University
Karen Riley joined Slippery Rock University as its 18th president on July 1, 2023. As the University’s top executive administrator, Riley is continuing the legacy of keeping SRU as one of the leading public institutions in Pennsylvania. During Riley’s presidency, she will create a new strategic plan and oversee the next era of the University. From its heritage as a teachers college more than 130 years ago, to today offering more than 150 academic programs and credentials across five colleges, SRU will continue to evolve to support its students.
Riley was previously provost and chief academic officer at Regis University in Denver, Colorado, from 2021-23. While there, she developed and launched an academic plan focused on excellence in teaching, research and student thriving.
Before joining Regis University, Riley was dean of the College of Education at the University of Denver from 2014-21. During
that time, Riley increased scholarly productivity across the college, raised over $27 million dollars, increased the number of students, faculty and staff and launched a Center for Professional Development to provide certificates and stackable credentials.
Riley began her career at the University of Denver in 2001 as a project coordinator and rose through the faculty ranks as an assistant (2004-10) and associate (2010-17) professor of child, family and school psychology. She became chair of the Educational Research Policy and Practice Department in 2011, before becoming interim dean of the College of Education in 2013.
An expert in neurodevelopmental disorders, Riley has researched approaches to addressing societal issues and improving the lives of those affected by Fragile X syndrome and Down syndrome. She spent the first decade of her career as an early childhood specialist and special education coordinator in public schools.
Riley earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Colorado State University and a master’s degree in early childhood special education and a doctorate in educational psychology from the University of Denver.
University Grand Marshal
Larry McCarthy
Larry McCarthy, Slippery Rock University assistant professor of accounting and assistant to the dean of the College of Business, is the University Grand Marshal.
Historically, the grand marshal led all processions and their role was to protect the president from harm. Today, the grand marshal serves in a ceremonial capacity to set the tone and pace for all formal University events.
As commencement grand marshal, McCarthy carries the University mace to the podium to indicate that a formal academic session is in order. The grand marshal who leads
SRU Medallion
Faculty and administrators with 25 or more years of service at Slippery Rock University are identified at major University academic events by a specially crafted medallion. The 3.5-inch medallions bear the words “Slippery Rock University - Founded in 1889” on the front, with the recipient’s name engraved on the back. The medallions, worn around the neck from a green-and-white ribbon, were crafted in bronze at the Wendell August Forge in Grove City.
SRU Mace
Slippery Rock University ceremonial occasions begin with the entrance of the University Mace, carried by the University Marshal. The mace symbolizes the University’s governing authority and is present only when the president and trustees are in attendance. It signifies the proceedings have official sanction.
The tradition of the mace derives from medieval times in England, when the mace was held by a bodyguard to protect dignitaries at ceremonial functions. The Slippery Rock University mace is used only at Freshman Convocation, Commencement and Inaugural ceremonies. As an ancient symbol of authority, it reminds us that universities are custodians both of the enduring traditions of learning and of the power they bestow upon those who come to learn. It is also a reminder that the learning process has not always been comfortable and easy.
The late Kenneth Thompson, a local artisan, handcrafted the University mace in 1973. The curly maple wood that was used for the mace was taken from a tree cut near Slippery Rock University. Considerable lathe work was required to obtain the elaborate shape and design in the wood. The brass figure adorning the head of the mace was taken from the original furnishings of Old Main during a period of renovation. The mace is on permanent display in the President’s Office in Old Main.
both the processional and recessional, is charged with officially declaring the opening and closing of the ceremony and assists with the distribution of diplomas.
McCarthy has been a faculty member at SRU since 1985. He currently teaches accounting theory, nonprofit accounting, economics of social issues and accounting for mergers and acquisitions. His interests include small business, economic development of the region and veterans affairs. His research interests include the impact of shale gas on Pennsylvania’s economy and the availability and types of veterans services and support programs on American college campuses.
A lifelong resident of the area, he is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, an SRU alumnus, and earned his graduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh.
Gonfalons
The gonfalons – or college banners – add a wonderful element of color and pageantry to official ceremonies. The gonfalon is a long banner that is suspended from a crossbar. The name derives from medieval Italy, where “gonfaloni” was the name given to community meetings in Florence. Each neighborhood had its own flag and coat of arms and the word gonfalon eventually came to be associated with the flag. Each of the five colleges and Graduate Studies at Slippery Rock University has its own gonfalon. The “gonfalonieres” –or flag bearers – precede each college during the processional. The gonfalons are placed on the platform at the beginning of official ceremonies.
SRU Alumni Association Gift
The Slippery Rock University Alumni Association provides a zipper pull for every graduating student. The zipper pull should be attached to the zipper of the gown and worn during the commencement exercises. The zipper pull carries the official seal of the Alumni Association.
The seal depicts a view of Old Main, the oldest building on campus, surrounded by “Slippery Rock University Alumni Association.” The seal is green and white, representing the official colors of Slippery Rock University.
Candidates for Doctorate Degrees
Subject to the completion of all curriculum requirements, students will be awarded degrees as listed below, along with other students who may meet graduation requirements but whose names were not on the list when the information was completed.
Candidates for Doctor of Educational Leadership and Administration
Brooke Elizabeth Markle Mechanicsburg
Candidates for Doctor of Education in Special Education
Michael Lord Winfield
Jill Marie Oliver Clifford Township
Katherine Flach Peterson Evans City
Jamie L. Rockwell Kunkletown
Amy Capener Talbert Farmers Branch, TX
Oksana Nadezda Trimble Sheffield Lake, OH
Karen Marie Woods New Castle
Candidates for Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Brenna Anthony Butler
Krisztina M. Armstrong Parma, OH
Carly Lynn Best Shippenville
Emily G. Bischak Freedom
Alyssa Marie Bittner DuBois
Sara Ann Chiprean Gibsonia
McKenzie A. Cogley Kittanning
Leigha Mona Daryanani San Antonio, TX
Brianna H. Deater Meshoppen
Aubree Ana Ferek Carmichaels
Sierra T. Foor Roaring Spring
Carlee T. Haser Grove City
Elizabeth R. Hood Gibsonia
Haylee V. Klingle East Bangor
Valerie Christina Latessa New Middletown, OH
Emily M. Mazinski Seven Fields
Riley J. McIntire Stoneboro
Camille R. Napoleon Mount Pleasant
Taylor M. Pander Sharpsville
Siddhi A. Patel Concord, NC
Dylan M. Rodemoyer Franklin
Karlee D. Satterfield McKeesport
Abigail Irene Shipton Mercer
Kathryn E. Simpson Corry
Whitney B. Smith Brookville
Sarah R. Toppin Stow, OH
Riley A. Watson Derry
Sara J. Wilt Dover
Natalie R. Zasada Swoyersville
Candidates for Doctor of Physical Therapy
Joshua R. Adams Harrisburg
Tyler Alberts Ellwood City
Cyril Anthony Babcanec Jermyn
Trevor L. Banks Manchester
Keith Haden Berkebile Hooversville
Addison L. Blicha Erie
Marley A. Bongart Willow Grove
Tianna Elizabeth Bowser Coudersport
Matthew P. Carpenter Willow Grove
Trinity Alexis Carthen Twinsburg, OH
Sienna Casey Chadran Wexford
Jonas D. Chan Pittsburgh
Celia R. Chase Warren
Mason Paul Christie Smethport
Giulia Nicole Commisso Sharpsville
Katherine Lian Crider Canonsburg
Megan G. Dagostino Windber
MacKenzie Noel Duval McKeesport
Madison Nicole Faulkner Mount Joy
Jonathan Cooper Folkerts Cheswick
Allyson Gardiner Hershey
Tyler L. Gruwell Slippery Rock
Austin C. Hesselgesser Mercer
Ryan Michael Hickman Akron, OH
Victoria Rose Hudson Pittsburgh
Haytham Hussein Bogota, NJ
Noah F. Johnson Lancaster + Nicholas Allen King Matamoras
Austin M. Lear Myersville, MD
Dylan M. Loeffler Cranberry Township
Julia C. Loeffler Warren
Zachary Thomas Lyons Franklin
Caitlyn Rose Mattocks Mercer
Tyler E. McCann Williamsport
Brittany Nicole Moore Hermitage
Aidan Erin Mulvihill Erie
Noah C. Novak Greensburg
Rylie D. Patterson Springdale
Emma KristieAnn Refnes Boise, ID
Kyra Alison Skurcenski Camp Hill
Chase James Smith Martinsburg
Brandon J. Stuhler Greencastle
Benjamin R. Tharpe Baltimore, MD
Anna Rebekah Voelker Butler
Garrett P. Walters Kane
Abigail Rose Westcott Edinburg
Marisa E. Wolff Pittsburgh
Benjamin D. Yantek Bethel Park
Brandon A. Yeropoli New Castle
Candidates for Master’s Degrees
Subject to the completion of all curriculum requirements, students will be awarded degrees as listed below, along with other students who may meet graduation requirements but whose names were not on the list when the information was completed.
Candidates for the Degree of Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
Allison Elizabeth Yuha Chardon, OH
Candidates for the Degree of Master of Arts in Counseling and Development
Jessica M. Best Slippery Rock
Ashley Rose Bray Canton, OH
Jeremiah Thomas Brown Slippery Rock
Roman Joseph Carnes Scottdale
Mikala Elizabeth Claar Morrisdale
Madeline May Clines Allison Park
Deneya Anishka Cooper Nassau, Bahamas
Jocilyn Marie Csernyik Pulaski
Christina Nicole Flamino New Castle
Hallie Constance Forish North East
Megan Lauren Gallo Cranberry Township
Emily Grimes Cranberry Township
Megan Elizabeth Hails Ellwood City
Sara J. Jones Sarver
Taya Renee Kimmel Hooversville
Colleen Marie McMonagle Troutdale, OR
Trenton Alexander Novak Franklin
Anne Julia Nunley North Canton, OH
Holly Ann Schaefer Saxonburg
Nicholas Owen Scheirer Pittsburgh
Madison Louise Strotman Cowansville
Candidates for the Degree of Master of Arts in English
Derek Charles Dietz Hummelstown
Madelyn Rose Myers York
Victoria Alexandra Ruck Easton
Candidates for the Degree of Master of Arts in History
Michelle Adams St. Augustine, FL
Deirdre Ann Barone Chapel Hill, NC
Matthew John Cirilli Washington
Cole Erik Eged Munhall +
Dustin L. Martin Ephrata + Kaitlyn Grace O'Toole Harrisburg +
Candidates for the Degree of Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Evan T. Brown Ebensburg + Chriss Brian Colucci Pittsburgh
Nicole Lynn McNeal Tresckow
Allison Rose Moore Imperial
Danielle Nealen Ebensburg
Taylor Leigh Page New Tripoli
Rachel A. Papernik Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Laraib Rasool High Point, NC
Lynzie Ritz Slippery Rock
Lindsey Breann Robertson Meyersdale
Elise M. Rota Boyertown
Reena Morgan Sheppard Quakertown
Allyson Lynn Simmers Ebensburg
Mary Sinan Cranberry Township
Sidney N. Snyder Mercer
Erica L. Stariha Leechburg
Taylor Lee Wilson Reading
Madisyn M. Wolfe Sigel
Candidates for the Degree of Master of Social Work
Allison Ann Aites Slippery Rock +
Diandra Charné Balog Austintown, OH
Paige Tatum Bluedorn Grove City +
Ashley Danielle Booker New Castle
Lauren Paige Burke Ridley Park +
Brieana Renee Cassidy Blairsville +
Reagan Anne Cerra Allison Park +
Dominique C. Eckley Bethel Park +
Jordyn Elizabeth Hart Zelienople +
Olivia Lindsey Hughes Pittsburgh +
Grace Eli Marino Greenwich, NJ +
Karl Weston Maust Salisbury +
Diamira Angelina Molitierno Moon Township +
Sierra L. O'Conner Butler +
Nadine Rose Rice Butler +
Sherry René Rigel New Castle
Emily Russo Freedom + Alyssa RoseAnn Marie Sell Saxonburg +
McKenna Diane Shirey Mayport
Jennifer L. Smiley Enon Valley + Caitlyn Rose Warner Mercer +
Candidates for Bachelor’s Degrees
Subject to the completion of all curriculum requirements, students will be awarded degrees as listed below, along with other students who may meet graduation requirements but whose names were not on the list when the information was compiled.
Candidates for Degree of Bachelor of Arts
Sage L. Albert Harmony ***
Kylie N. Aversa Pittsburgh
Kaycie Rae Baker Mechanicsburg
Emily G. Beaver Ellwood City **
Megan Lee Best Butler **
Ella Star Bloom East Berlin
Ambrosia Skye Slippery Rock ***
K-Ci B. Booker New Castle
Annastasia J. Brumbach Quakertown *
Ava Maria Bruschi Bridgeville
Madeline Rose Bundy Pittsburgh
Austin J. Burchell Natrona Heights
Jacqueline Elise Cingolani Mooresville, NC
Alana T. Colvin Slippery Rock ***
Daniel J. Cooley DuBois
Cassidy Corin Corbett Slippery Rock
Haley Lynn Cousins Eldred +
JayElle A. Dunning Williamson, NY ***
Krysta Morgan Frankowski Buffalo, NY ***
Emily Elizabeth Frantz Mars ***
Eric Lance Gondella Jr Monongahela ***
Austin A. Gougler West Mifflin
Mikayla A. Habursky Harborcreek **
Hannah Mae Henry Leechburg ***
Victoria R. Herrick Uniontown, OH *
Ike Herster Sharon +
Mackenzie Suzanne Hook Brockport ***
Ryan Joseph Jacko Sarver **
Braiden C. Jamison Slippery Rock
Delynn Jasmer Greenville ***
Brayden Matthew Johnson Bethel Park
Lacey Lynn Kale New Castle **
Peyton Ross Kelly Milford
Joseph Christian Lampke Moon Township
Dylan R. Lapen Harrisville **
Dixie L. Lewis Girard **
Brooke E. Locy Washington
Eli W. Loewy Sewickley +
Jenna L. Lubinski New Castle ***
Ariadne Grace Madden Roaring Spring ***
Miranda Antoinette Madden Roaring Spring ***
Pamela R. Manning Mansfield, OH
Elena Marino New Castle
Zachary Joel Martin Grove City **
Natalie Anne McCosby New Castle ***
Jenna A. McDonald Cranberry Township
Mitchell M. Merda Aurora, OH
Ryan Everett Myers Grove City ***
Ava Marie Page Ligonier **
Qiuke Paul James Pebly Avondale **
James B. Phillips Upper St. Clair
Dominic F. Pietropola Slippery Rock
Jaidyn M. Plunket Altoona *** +
Skyler Dawn Potts Bridgeville ***
Maria Eduarda Ribeirão Preto, Brazil * Raimundo Joaquim
Maura A. Rosenberger Ellwood City
Hunter Robert Rowe Chicora ***
Landis Ruth Butler
Imani Mikal Saunders Greensburg
Austin Eugene Boyers ***
Oertel Scheerbaum
Jessamine Olga Schomaker Wexford ** +
Sarah E. Sciorilli Cecil *** +
Jessica Lynn Sentgeorge Slippery Rock ***
Michael Shoemaker Latrobe **
Madalyn J. Slaninko Zelienople
Madison Rose Smith Pittsburgh **
Courtney L. Stewart Hilliards ***
Braeden Mantha Sutisna Butler
Tahmala Nicola Thorpe Ontario, Canada
Rachel M. Turner New Castle *
Jesalynn Aurelia Voelker Butler **
Dylan L. Walters Tylersburg ***
Alexis G. Weatherton Greensburg *
Nicholas Robert Wile Greensburg
Michael J. Winans Corry
MacKenzie C. Wolfe Kittanning **
Alexis Jo-Hanna Zeigler Monaca
Ericka P. Zeigler Ellwood City **
Caleb C. Ziemkiewicz Ambridge
Candidates for Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts
Austyn Lynn Acker Brandon, FL **
Brylinn Nevaeh Adamson Oakdale ** +
Skylar E. Ankrom Allentown **
Sarah Ball Lakeside, CA **
Tyler J. Bell Butler ** +
Lincoln S. Berger Oakmont +
Hayley Burnsworth California *
Samantha G. Carter Cranberry Township
Zoey M. Case Pittsburgh
Vanessa Victoria Champion Pittsburgh
Véronique Chayer Irmo, SC ***
Abigail Faith Comes Harrisville
Gabriel Isaac Craig Easton ***
Aneesha D. Dell Homestead
Haley A. Denes Imperial
Alyssa N. Dunn Pittsburgh
Kailey Anne Fraer Cranberry Township **
Joseph C. Ganchuk Pittsburgh +
Maya H. Gensler Germantown, MD ***
Gretchen N. Jessup Amherst, NY **
Alicia R. Kunkler Wooster, OH
Eddy P. Niessner Johnstown **
Jeyneliz Ortiz- Valentin Cranberry Township ***
Lilian M. Pancher New Castle **
Jacob Chandler Perkins Jamestown, NY *** +
Krista Elaine Polanofsky Mt Pleasant **
Sarah Elizabeth Preston Butler +
Kayla A. Przekop South Abington *** Township
Kaleb D. Purswell Panama City, FL ***
Rebecca Marie Silbaugh Erie
Rin Smith Plymouth Meeting
Taylor A. Snyder Dillsburg ***
Lily Sowa Staib Pittsburgh ***
Megan Anne Stover Conneaut, OH ***
Aaron J. Teitelbaum Cranberry Township
Riley M. Trumbull Kittanning * +
David W. VanSlander III Saint Marys
Candidates for Degree of Bachelor of Music
Elaine E. Bissell Mantua, OH +
Madaline Elizabeth Devey Murrysville ** +
Alexandra M. Flynn Pittsburgh
Eden Alexis Geis Cranberry Township *
Andrew Edward Gritters Lakewood, NY
Brooke E. Hamilton South Park ***
Luke L. Hartle Bradford Woods
Benjamin P. Kane Slippery Rock ***
Hunter William Karenbauer Butler ***
Gabriel A. Koller Bellefonte
Athena Marie Konidaris Trafford
Lilla Jane McNerney Philadelphia +
Madelyn R. Moss Cortland, OH * +
Rose Edna Obergefell Concord, OH ***
Anna J. O'Malley Duxbury, MA ** +
Alyssa B. Packer Snow Shoe
Jessica Ellen Patterson Monaca +
Elizabeth M. Schooley Woodford, VA ** +
William Theodore Streaker Mount Airy, MD **
Candidates for Degree of Bachelor of Science
Harley K. Wolfgang Indiana
Carol Abboud Pittsburgh
Ali M. Abdul-Hakim Washington, DC +
Trevor M. Adair Lock Haven **
Cade J. Adams Franklin **
Madeline T. Addison Wernersville * +
Jaley Ruth Agans Smithmill ***
Anna Grace Aipoalani Elgin, IL ***
Jianna Ashleine Alerte Kendall Park, NJ * +
Emma Rose Alfer Venetia **
Hope Elizabeth Allgeier Erie
Brody Michael Allison Renfrew ***
Stephen M. Amlund Pittsburgh +
Christopher M. Andersen Wenonah, NJ +
Dorian Kane Anderson Ellwood City
Genevieve M. Archer Renfrew ***
Zachary Richard Artley Blairsville ***
Justin Edward Aurin Venetia +
Kolin Andrew Baker Titusville **
Mackenzie Nicole Baker Mercer ***
Tingwei Bao Quanzhou City, China
Madison Ruth Barr Punxsutawney ***
Caelan A. Barry Evans City +
Anthony Benjamin Batista Ambridge **
Alec J. Battaglia Avonmore **
Nickolas C. Beatty Bridgeville
Emily G. Bednar Portage *
Mohamed Readh Beldjenna Pittsburgh
Riley M. Bellan Harrison City
Caelan Joseph Bender Volant **
Christopher T. Bennett Canonsburg
Drew Benson Port Allegany ** +
Richard Henry Bergeman IV Fleetwood +
Lindsay E. Bergman Round Hill, VA
Gillian Berloffe Davidsville ** +
Derek A. Betz Evans City
Matthew G. Bickart Seven Fields
Landon D. Bielata Greenville
Dana M. Bielobocky Transfer **
Jesse Anthony Binus Butler
Rebecca Lindsay Black Sarver
Emma K. Blaine Sussex, NJ *
Grace I. Blankenbicker New Florence *** +
Rachael Lynne Blose Butler +
Donald Craig Boardman West Sunbury
Lucas Lee Roy Boone Fort Loudon +
Sarah Joan Booser Butler *
Gabrielle Sarah Boyer Pittsburgh
Jaden L. Boyle New Wilmington ***
Brandon Harrison Boyles Slippery Rock +
Hunter Michael Brace McKees Rocks ***
Luke Thomas Brahler Grove City ***
Robert A. Brazell Jr McKees Rocks +
Adeline L. Breedlove Washington *
Leann E. Brink Uniontown +
Megan A. Brison Worthington
Brooke Kristina Brown Painesville, OH
Jadyn Lynn Brown Oil City **
Kaytelynn A. Brown McKeesport
Morgan Leigh Brown Scottdale *** +
Annastasia J. Brumbach Quakertown *
Eryn Hailey Brzozowski Erie ***
Luke Anthony Buczynski Evans City **
Madeline Rose Bundy Pittsburgh
Layne H. Burkhead Slippery Rock **
Shayla Burrow Pittsburgh
Kyle T. Bushmire Canonsburg
Karli Nicole Byerly Irvona **
Madison Marie Byham Meadville
Alexandra Michelle Caldwell Scottdale ***
Kristine J. Campbell Grove City *
Jordan Ray Card Port Allegany
Bailey Allison Carden Girard ***
Madison R. Caroff Indiana
Maria N. Caromano Uniontown **
Madison Jo Carothers Pittsburgh +
Kiera Grace Cartwright New Wilmington ** +
John T. Cascino Johnstown
Miles Paul Butler
Casimir-Mrowczynski
Sophia Josephine Cassano New Castle
Dante John Catanzarite Beaver Falls +
Cali A. Ceccarelli Mehoopany
Cameron I. Cervone Pittsburgh
Jonathan L. Chamberlin Kersey
Junjie Chen Quanzhou City, China
Wei Cheng Quanzhou City, China
Annabelle S. Chipps Mars **
Sophia Janelle Chlosta Mars
Connor J. Chrisman Irwin ***
Bailee Elaine Christman Oley
Anna M. Christy Slippery Rock *** +
Jonathan R. Ciani Economy *** +
Natalie J. Click Grove City
Jack David Codispot Butler
McKinley R. Colgan Johnstown ***
Savanna Desera Collins Grove City **
Leslie A. Colliver Stafford, VA ***
Jetta Kaydence Colombo Clarksbrug, WV
Alana T. Colvin Slippery Rock ***
Micah Nathan Conroy Latrobe ** +
Olivia Lynn Consider Jamestown
Adam Ignatius Corrigan Harmony *** +
Cameron W. Cowder Sunbury
Seth Joseph Cratsley Cranberry Township +
Kristen Nicole Craycraft Munhall **
Kylie M. Crescenzo Greensburg *
Ivelisse Candis Crisp Mechanicsville, MD
Christina Rose Critchlow Mercer *
Garret S. Crivelli Franklin +
Ben T. Crocker Downingtown ***
Caleb Everett Cujas Ford City +
Dylan Anthony Cujas Ford City **
Abigale L. Czerwien Pittsburgh * +
Paul Robert Czmiel Washington
Nicholas Andrew Czyrnik Johnstown
Zheming Dai Quanzhou City, China
Daryn A. Dalton Smethport
Kaitlyn A. Daugherty Moon Township +
Zachary C. David Houston +
Sydney L. Davies Imperial
Tucker J. Davis Indiana ***
Von William Davis Karns City ***
Joshua E. Deal Butler
Nico J. DeCaria Ellwood City ***
Meriele R. DeCicco DuBois
Chase Elizabeth Decker Spring Mills *** +
Alexandra J. DeFelices Monessen **
Chloe M. DelGreco Jefferson Hills
Matthew D. Demski Erie **
Rebecca L. DePasquale Canton, OH
Samantha Marie Deprospo South Park +
Jaime B. Dermotta Irwin ***
Hayden J. Dewey Troy ***
Natalia A. Diaz Sainz La Paz, Bolivia **
Faith Melinda Diffenbacher Huron, OH *
Leanne M. Digman Denver ***
Morgan P. Dilley Linesville **
Max Nicolas Dillman Bethlehem
Katie Lynn Domaracki Selinsgrove
Chris D'Or Greenacres, FL +
Christian A. Dosch Sandy Lake
Justin Doty Vernon, CT ***
Jackson Scott Doyle Sharpsville
Heather E. Dressel Canonsburg
Bridget Caitlin Duffy Gettysburg *** +
Katie Lynn Dugan New Castle * +
Desiree A. Dulaney Franklin ***
Michael J. Dunham Fairview
JayElle A. Dunning Williamson, NY ***
Eliana F. Durham Pittsburgh
Cole M. Eaglen Erie
Elijah D. Eck Williamsport ***
Kolton A. Eckles Sharpsville
Amanda N. Ellis Butler ***
Kaitlyn Hannah Ellis Mercer +
Elizabeth Ann English New Braunfels, TX
Kylee Lynn Fabo Summerhill
Justin M. Fagley Oil City ***
Matthew J. Fallecker Jr Baden +
Zachary Joseph Farabaugh Patton *** +
Grace Lynn Fenati New Castle
Yihang Feng Quanzhou City, China
Danielle Rae Ferguson McMurray ***
Michael A. Ferguson Mercer
Austin N. Fernacz Butler ***
Nicholas T. Ferzetti Ocean City, NJ +
Hallie G. Filler Ernest
Beau B. Fillion Palmyra, NY +
Mai I. Findlan Franklin **
Jeremy D. Fink Saxonburg
Ryder T. Finn Mars
Connor J. Finnegan Ambridge ***
Aaron Finney Brighton, United Kingdom +
Niko Antonio Fiorenzo Erie *
Madison L. Fitzgerald Boyers +
Noah Alexander Flaherty Sharpsville
Alexander James Fleet Irwin
William P. Foley Slippery Rock
Benjamin Kiko Foltz Sharon
Mario Samuel Fontanazza III Oil City
Angelina N. Fox Wooster, OH **
Karli Lexus Franchuk Cranberry Township ***
Jeremy T. Franciscus Allison Park **
Meaghan Rose Frank McMurray + Krysta Morgan Frankowski Buffalo, NY ***
Morgan E. Franos Erie
Teagan Dawn Freeman Midlothian, TX
Joseph Timothy Freshly Cranberry Township **
Ashleigh E. Frost Grove City +
Dakota S. Funfer Boyers **
Anthony J. Gagorik Canonsburg
Kristen Leigh Gamble New Eagle
Zackary Francis Streightif Kittanning
Kelli Streit New Castle
Rafaelina Marie Strellec New Kensington **
Zachary Thomas Streza Pittsburgh ***
Kyleigh T. Strohl Cheswick
Cody Glenn Stroup Chicora
Kayla Suber New Castle ***
Nathan Adam Suboticki Hartville, OH **
Jeanna Alaine Sukey Chardon, OH ***
Nina Margaret Sullivan Pepperell, MA +
Sabrina A. Sutej Saxonburg
Isabella G. Sutton Swanzey, NH
Ethan P. Sweeney Sheffield +
Hayden Duke Sweet DuBois +
Chloe E. Swinsinski Pittsburgh
Emily Rae Szczesny New Brighton **
Katlyn R. Taglang Chambersburg *
Xiao Tang Quanzhou City, China
Levi Charles Tasker Corry **
Cameron Raphael Taylor New Wilmngton +
Zoe Elizabeth Teter Sinking Spring *
Owen Kenneth Thibodeau Otis, ME +
Aaliyah D. Thomas Pittsburgh ***
Alec Nelson Thomas Allison Park
Brady Wilbert Thompson Eau Claire
Victoria Ann Thompson Carnegie +
Kylie Marie Timko Morrisdale +
Adriana Rose Tirpak Irwin **
Shawn Michael Tissue Slippery Rock
Christiaan James Titus Pittsburgh
Loren Mackenzie Titus Ellwood City +
Taylor Carol Tomko Hermitage ***
Anthony Joseph Toner Butler **
Cole A. Toy Greenville *
Corin Catherine Trejchel Erie
Francisco N. Trieu Erie **
Ashley R. Trillow Clinton ** +
Jordyn K. Turcovski Irwin **
Justin T. Ulizio Lower Burrell +
Ashley Alexandra Ussack Pittsburgh *
Nathan Tyler Valentine Saint Marys ***
Giuseppe Z. Valenza Wexford
Breanna Marie Vanderhoof Russell
Montana Mercedes Vanderzee Butler
Melana M. Vaughn Mercer ***
Nelson D. Vera Jr Erie
Grace O. Verdelli Palmyra
Jenna Elizabeth Vetica Ellwood City *** +
Alexandra Jordan Vincent North Ridgeville, OH +
Jaden S. Vincent Pittsburgh
Christina E. Vinroe New Castle *
Amando John Virata Jr York
Noah Robert Voskamp Pittsburgh *
Tanner Matthew Wade Darlington +
Hailey Renee Wagner Pittsburgh
Sophie L. Wagner Pen Argyl
Payton A. Wagoner Sewickley
Brendan D. Walker Langhorne
Sydney K. Walker South Park **
Emily Kay Wallace New Castle ***
Clayton G. Wallrich East Amherst, NY
Benjamin Nathaniel Walsh Pittsburgh
Dylan L. Walters Tylersburg ***
Hang Wan Quanzhou City, China
Mingyuan Wan Quanzhou City, China
Cheng Wang Quanzhou City, China
Tianwen Wang Quanzhou City, China
Tingting Wang Quanzhou City, China
Xiangyuan Wang Quanzhou City, China
Yi'An Wang Quanzhou City, China
Yixi Wang Quanzhou City, China
Youcheng Wang Quanzhou City, China
Zhijie Wang Quanzhou City, China
Zihan Wang Quanzhou City, China
Zihao Wang Quanzhou City, China
Zachary J. Weakland Patton
Broc Michael Weigle Parker +
Mao Wen Quanzhou City, China
Riley A. Wernert Schuylkill Haven ***
Norah A. West New Castle
Luke Brady Weston Hookstown
Elsie Catherine Whelan Cheswick +
Kamryn Nadine White Jamestown
Jon M. Whitmer Slippery Rock ***
Nathaniel Lee Wholaver Hastings *** +
Mark C. Wilbur Jr Stow, OH **
Lillian A. Wiley Leesport
Emily L. Wilhelm Butler
Stephen J. Wilhelm White Oak +
Gregory D. Williams Allison Park
Jayden S. Williams Coraopolis
Abigail Sophia Williamson Brecksville, OH ***
Dajali Cheree Wilson York +
Gunnar C. Wilson Biglerville **
Kyleigh L. Wilson Warren ***
Jacob A. Winkworth Pittsburgh
Logan Bennett Wolak Slippery Rock ***
MacKenzie C. Wolfe Kittanning **
Harley K. Wolfgang Indiana
Madylin Kay Wolter Lehighton *+
Alexis Nicole Woods Kane +
Kyra Destinee Wotorson Sheffield ***
Zachary Thomas Wright Greensburg +
Kai Wu Quanzhou City, China
Yutong Wu Quanzhou City, China
Yuhao Xie Quanzhou City, China
Yunjin Xie Quanzhou City, China
Zixuan Xin Quanzhou City, China
Jidong Yan Quanzhou City, China
Jing Yang Quanzhou City, China
Liu Yang Quanzhou City, China
Wenbo Yang Quanzhou City, China
Xin Yang Quanzhou City, China
Xu Yang Quanzhou City, China
Zibo Yang Quanzhou City, China
Qian Yao Quanzhou City, China
Suqi Ye Quanzhou City, China
Hope M. Young Butler
Kayla Alysse Young Meadville
Shannon M. Young New Castle *** + Yaocheng Yu Quanzhou City, China
Hao Yuan Quanzhou City, China
Sonny R. Yungwirth Springdale
Elizabeth Rose Zacharyasz Strongsville, OH ***
Emma Rose Zeiler South Park **
Hanna M. Zeiler Irwin
Hannah L. Zeppenfeld Pittsburgh **
Bo Zhang Quanzhou City, China
Cong Zhang Quanzhou City, China
Yina Zhang Quanzhou City, China
Junyang Zhao Quanzhou City, China
Xinyu Zhao Quanzhou City, China
Wentao Zhong Quanzhou City, China
Zixuan Zhu
Quanzhou City, China
Gavin R. Zoelle Harmony
Mason C. Zuzek Kane **
Candidates for Degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
James Thomas Anderson III Pittsburgh + Madeline Jean Anesin Saxonburg *
Austin John Banasick Washington *
Ava Theresa Barrett Pittsburgh **
Daniel Ralph Becze West Mifflin +
Alexis M. Bethle New Castle **
Ian K. Billotte Clearfield
Bryce S. Bizzak Kane ***
James Michael Bonacci Pittsburgh
Anthony Jon Bonazza Beaver Falls +
Jessica L. Borrasso Pittsburgh
Jackson R. Bouslough Hummelstown
Logan J. Breese Grove City
Arielle Korinne Brown West Chester, OH *
Keith R. Brubach Valencia
Ivy Nichole Burkett East Palestine, OH
Sydney D. Bussard Bethel Park
Annabelle Elyse Butts Brackenridge
Garrett L. Byler Slippery Rock *
Dominic F. Campoli Canonsburg **
Gabriella Moira Chaffee Saegertown +
Alicia A. Chornenky Volant
Eric William Christoff Wilcox
Gina Marie Coffaro Slippery Rock ***
Hannah Joelle Cole Dawson *** +
Olivia Grace Collins Butler **
Jessica A. Compton Valencia +
Gianna Marie Conti Glen Mills
Megan Marie Coyne Beaver
Bhodie S. Cummings Warren ***
Nico V. DeCaro Greensburg **
Aeryana N. Dunham Monaca +
Dylan J. Deller Gibsonia +
Michael R. DeLucia Valencia
Morgan T. Dennison Fairfield ***
Logan Dibble Knoxville
Brionna Marie Diggs Pittsburgh +
Dylan Vincent DiNapoli Wexford
Caden Jennings Dively McMurray *
Saira I. Do Couto Evans City
Patrick Connor Eakin New Castle
Ethan D. Edkins Cranberry Township **
Lauren Elizabeth Emminger Kittanning + Maximus Xavier Endres Erie ***
Olivia Rachel Erickson Carlisle ***
Victoria Lee Eyerman Ellwood City
Dylan S. Eyth Butler +
Justin D. Franks Canonsburg
Cameron James Frye Butler ***
Marshall Futrell Lillington, NC
Ty Michael Garver Valencia
Margaret Anne Goetz Pittsburgh *** +
Aidan Joseph Good Munhall
Xavier Antonio James Graham Kittanning
Sydney Shawn Gray Irwin **
Jaycie M. Greenawalt North Huntingdon ***
Matthew John Harlan Fairless Hills *
Hannah N. Hastings Beaver Falls +
Brad William Heasley Jr Sarver *
Ginny Ann Heltsley Butler **
Bryan Henriquez New Castle **
Daniel Joseph Henwood Sharpsville
Elaina Marie Hiddeman Slippery Rock
Lyn Marie Hockenberry Mapleton Depot
Drew D. Hoffman Coraopolis
Aeden Chase Holler Williamsport
Aleena J. Hutchens Lyndora
Taylor Elizabeth Irwin Meadville ***
Somerly Jackson Butler **
Emily Rose Jenkins Pittsburgh
Noah R. Johnson Lancaster, OH
Taylor S. Johnson Venetia
Aitor Jorde Gaztelu Bilbao, Spain
Saki Kakitani Toyooka City, Japan
Elyse Ann Kaminski Olmsted Falls, OH ** +
Tyler John King Slippery Rock
Rebecca Breeanne Kiser Conneaut Lake ***
Dale Chase Kot Falls Creek
Hanna L. Krydick Irwin
Riley LaPergola Ellwood City
Justin Andrew Leeper Gibsonia ***
Jared Lominski Hilliards
Bryan Thomas Lucore North East *
Louis M. Massetti Bridgeville
Keagan P. McCleary DuBois
Madison Lane McGinnis Polk *** +
James D. McGrody North Huntingdon
Colin R. McQuiston Wampum
Malachi Ethan Meredith Canonsburg
Liam P. Meyers Irwin +
Colby Matthew Mignogna Gibsonia +
Mason S. Mihoci Conneaut Lake
Darian James Miller Sewickley
Richard James Miller Ridgway
Sydney Raeanna Minick Butler +
Hailie Moggee Spanish Fort, AL *
Anthony Joseph Morell Pittsburgh ** +
Riley E. Murray Milton ***
Ena Marie Muzzana Beaver Falls
Kelsey R. Naughton Pittsburgh
Alexis Nicole Nixon Fenelton ***
Michael James O'Hanlon Pittsburgh +
Brady W. Olewine Youngsville
Nico Anthony Painter Greensburg
Cameron J. Panyko Morris McDonald
Jeana Nichole Parimuha Mercer +
Jacob Parmarter Erie
Elijah David Penny Emlenton ***
Katelyn E. Peterson New Castle
Madison Mackenzie Petrosky Saxonburg
Tyler James Poole Zelienople +
Derek Richardsen Porter Beaver ***
Benjamin J. Porto Beaver
Kole D. Randolph Greensburg
Leah Faith Renz Beaver ***
Amari G. Richardson Bronx, NY +
Ti'yanna Dorain Elis' Risher Pittsburgh
Katelyn C. Ross Avella
Arthur Scott Ruperto Jr Evans City **
Theodore William Saad New Castle
Taylor Joy Schultz Butler **
Nicholas David Schwartz Gibsonia
Jeffrey Michael Shaftic New Castle +
Ryan E. Shanahan Pittsburgh +
Marisa Joyce-Lee Sherman Houston
Joshua William Shipman Pittsburgh
Noah Jacob Smith Connoquenessing *
Alec A. Snyder New Castle
Dylan Blair Snyder Cabot
Reed M. Stablow Center Township
Jacob R. Steele Grove City
Sydney Elizabeth Stehley Irwin ***
Jalen Kai Sullivan Hilliards
Noah Daniel Suto Parker
Payton J. Tallat Bethel Park
Marissa P. Taufer Washington
Anthony D. Teolis Ellwood City
Connor Jacob Theil Liberty Borough
Bank Kanokangkoon Thomas Cheswick *
Sofia Rose Tirpak Erie
Allison N. Traupman Baden
Jerraine Cordael Turner Murrysville
Noah A. Turner Imperial +
Jeroen Martijn Van Der Veen Veghel, Netherlands ***
Richard C. Vardzel North Sewickley *** Township
Carter J. Velesig Butler
Kaylin Jo Venick Rices Landing
Emma E. Vrankovich Ellwood City
Ronald Joseph Walkowski Pittsburgh ***
Nathan Paul Waltman Fenelton ***
Hannah L. Waychoff Washington
Amber Ranee White Lake City
Brooke Elizabeth Wolthers New Castle
Tatiana Caridad Pena Lebanon
Reese N. Zimmerman New Castle **
Candidates for Degree of Bachelor of Science in Education
Sydney Kate Abbondanza Washington ***
Cailey R. Afanasieff Pittsburgh
Kelsey M. Anderson Oil City **
Riley N. Artis Connellsville **
Kayla Nicole Baacke Delmont ***
Braden M. Bentel Ellwood City **
Shaylah S. Bentley Pittsburgh
Grace K. Bettwy Altoona **
Allison M. Brown Tafton *
Paris R. Brown Butler ***
Aleksandra R. Brozeski North Huntingdon ***
Elizabeth Grace Buchan Mercer * +
Liam L. Bull Slippery Rock ***
Joseph J. Burrows Erie
Joseph Michael Busch North Huntingdon +
Jennifer J. Butler Cheswick **
Taylor Jean Callihan Bloomingdale, OH
Morgan Faith Casper Harrison City ***
Tyler Mathew Cerame Rochester, NY +
Kenneth Franklin Chancey III New Castle **
Mackenzie Leigh Chancey New Castle ***
Naomi B. Childs Boise, ID
Amera T. Coleman Pittsburgh
Meadow Karin Conley Pittsburgh **
Joseph M. Cooper East Berlin
Makenzie K. Crawford New Castle *
Hadley McCormick Crownover Port Matilda **
Madison M. Daugherty Freeport **
Cayde Anthony Davidson Greenville
Zachary N. Davidson McDonald **
Trevor Thomas Davison Monaca
Lucian E. Dean Pittsburgh **
Madeline R. Delucio Pittsburgh **
Amanda L. Devine Bethel Park **
Sophia G. Dimaria Sandy Lake
Margaret Nora Ditty Titusville **
Grace L. Donnelly Huntingdon ***
Margaret R. Duesberry Harleysville
Lydia M. Dufour Bronx, NY ***
Lindsey A. Dugan York ***
Ella Renee Dunmire York
Sarah L. Edwards Harrison City ***
Lacey Marie Eisengart Zelienople ***
Emily J. Ejzak Export ***
Julianna M. Ellis Pittsburgh ***
Madison Marie Eyth Petrolia ***
Samantha Ann Fischer Renfrew ***
Haylee A. Fleishman Mars
Saraya D. Franklin Erie **
Jenna M. Frontino Cranberry Township ***
Carson Elizabeth Gabbard Moon Township
Lucas D. Gildea Plum **
Hayley M. Gleason Pittsburgh ***
Nicholas J. Golando Jamestown, NY *
Madison I. Gority Altoona ***
Anthony R. Gracy McKees Rocks
Corrin M. Greenleaf Pittsburgh **
Leighton T. Grigley Pittsburgh
Kimberly James Hanton Sharon
Donte Dominick Harding Irwin
Troy A. Hart Fredonia
Mason W. Hesselgesser Mercer **
Madelyn M. Hilling Erie **
Marley L. Hoffman Evans City **
Vanessa M. Huth Ellwood City **
Heaven Leigh Angel Jacoway Sharon
Madeline R. Jewart Wexford ***
Caroline Martha Kasunich Gibsonia ***
Anthony J. Killen Pittsburgh +
Angelina R. King Washington ***
Zaleigh M. King Mercer
Taylor L. Kline Mountain Top **
Jacob Carl Kocholek Hermitage
Colin M. Kozlowski Ross Township
Mackenzie P. Kulik Waterford ***
Alyssa Ruth Kunicki Sarver
Suzanne N. Kunst Natrona Heights
Georgia Patricia Lancaster Bromley, United Kingdom*
Aleah A. Lattner Pittsburgh **
Sophie Elaine Lee York **
Roman Peter Liberati Cheswick ***
Jillienne Leslie Lingis New Stanton ***
Makayla M. Linn Brockway *
Ryan M. Locktosh Grove City **
Sydney Mae Lohr Titusville ***
Alexander George Loutsion Canonsburg
Mackenzie L. Lybrook Erie **
Patrick N. Maffei Wexford
Lydia R. Maggi McKees Rocks **
Alissa R. Manning Oil City
Caroline E. Marston Pittsburgh *
Bady W. Martin Cranberry Township
Kayla Lynne Martz Slippery Rock
Rylee M. Mattocks Franklin
Rachel Celia Mays Mercer
Zachary John Mazor Butler
Milena C. McCandless Butler ***
Daniel James McGee Cranberry Township
Hudson F. McGeorge Ambridge
Julia K. McKenney Pittsburgh *
Kelley Marie McKnight Erie **
Alexa L. Melius Saxton **
Haley J. Metcalf East Amherst, NY ***
Emma C. Montgomery Seven Fields
Julia A. Montie Thornville, OH ***
Brady R. Moore Cranberry Township
Jonathan Lee Moore Aliquippa
Devyn M. Moye Beaver Falls ***
Nathan Charles Murphy Pittsburgh **
Jameson Riley Murray Burgettstown
Samantha E. Murray Pittsburgh **
Maleah June Neiport Pittsburgh **
Avery E. Olsen Warren
Logan R. Parker Zelienople ***
Makayla Rae Aubrey Parkes New Brighton **
Danielle Elizabeth Perrone Allison Park ***
Lauren Kennedy Pflueger Slippery Rock **
Reilly A. Phipps Franklin **
Sydney E. Pompa Grove City ***
Nikko W. Poole Pittsburgh *
Kayla Marie Porupsky Beaver ***
Mareena N. Price Cranberry Township **
Maya Elizabeth Price Mars ***
Isabella Kathleen Pittsburgh
Evangelic Psillidis
Madison Nicole Rager Cabot ***
Joshua D. Reeves Greenville **
Lauren S. Reilly Oakdale
Ashlee M. Riley Greenville ***
Alyssa R. Ripley Pittsburgh
Abigail Marie Ronk Beaver Falls **
Jaidah Fransisca Rosario Greenville ***
Makayla M. Rosell Cranberry Township
Emily A. Ross Greensburg ***
Emily J. Rudolph Gibsonia ***
Samantha N. Russell Waterford *
Whitney Gayle Sabina Massillon, OH
Emma Lea Sankey Grove City **
Nichol Elaine Schawl Templeton
Kasey L. Scheller Harmony
Constance Y. Schiller Prospect ***
Jordan M. Schiller North Huntingdon
Alexis Nicole Schreckengost Kittanning
Katherine L. Schrock Harrisburg ***
Grace Emilia Schultz Brookfield, OH **
Hannah B. Schultz Lower Burrell
James J. Schultz Canonsburg
Cierra Leigh Schwabenbauer Erie **
Sarah E. Sciorilli Cecil *** +
Michaela Rose Scott Pittsburgh ***
Lainee Satara Sensenig Woodbury **
Mason R. Shirey New Kensington
Jalyn Renee Shober Washington
Rylie Elizabeth Shonesky Trafford ***
Megan Theresa Skane Mechanicsville, MD ***
Damon J. Slencak Moon Township
Ethan Michael Smith Apollo ***
Kloe Marisa-Mae Soros Fredonia ***
Erica Ann Standfast Pittsburgh
Kayla M. Stern Pittsburgh **
Noah Arthur Sunseri New Castle *
Mitchell James Sweeney Erie +
Emma M. Szakelyhidi Ellwood City
Tyler Allen Tappe Evans City ***
Mia Lauren Temoshenka Crescent
Alex Edward Tetkoskie Mechanicsburg **
Cassandra G. Titus Kittanning ***
Caleb D. Todd Allison Park
Elaina A. Toth Fombell
Alessandra Paige Van Dunk Montague, NJ **
Emily R. Venick Rices Landing **
Camdyn Mallee Verrico Beaver Falls ***
Isabella M. Vescio Cranberry Township
Madison R. Vieck Charleroi **
Olivia Nichole Viglione Ridgway
Jhonathon Herminio Weiland Nederland, TX ***
Logan Rylie Whitaker Brunswick, OH
Joshua Matthew Winkowski Greensburg
Luke Preston Winters Clearfield ***
Kimberly Ann Woodell Pittsburgh ***
Katrina Mae Woodard Erie +
Sidney R. Wuenschell Pittsburgh ***
Chase M. Young Beaver Falls ***
Chaley I. Younkin Lorain, OH ***
Alyssa Rae Zottola Allison Park ***
Elizabeth A. Zupancic Canonsburg **
Candidates for Degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Misty J. Hoffman Phoenixville
Kristopher Ryan Kurzawski Pittsburgh
TiQueen Najea Latif Philadelphia
Elizabeth Jane Mason Tunkhannock
Jane Wanjiku Mbugua Glenshaw
Malia Anne Percic Beaver Falls
Alexa Estelle Runco South Park
Netah Marie Serock Scottdale
Emily Marie Shea Foxboro, MA
Natasha Benedict Sibanda Jefferson +
Alexis L. Vidonish Canonsburg * +
Rock Life
Rock Life is a four-year college-based program that provides an inclusive college experience for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities ages 18-26. Rock Life incorporates a combination of person-centered approaches that includes program specific coursework; auditing of selected SRU courses based on student interest; clubs and social organizations; on-campus housing; on-campus vocational opportunities; faculty advising; and peer coach support. Rock Life students who complete the four-year program receive a certificate of completion issued by SRU.
Rock Life Program
Nikola Aksentijevic
Adam McChesney
Rebecca Paige Preneta
Sydney Smith
Brooke Whitlinger
Academic Regalia
The pageantry and dress of the academic procession have been inherited from the medieval universities of the 11th and 12th centuries where academic life began, first in the church then in the guilds. The teaching guild was the guild of the Master of Arts. The Bachelor was the apprentice of the Master and the dress was the outward sign of privilege and responsibilities.
Principal features of academic dress are the gown, the cap and the hood. Early it became necessary for universities to set rules to preserve the dignity and the meaning of the academic dress. Two English universities, Oxford and Cambridge, are particularly noted for the development of the authentic costume, which has changed only slightly through the centuries.
The gown originated in the 12th century. While the flowing gown originally may have been worn as protection against the chill of unheated buildings, today it has become symbolic of the democracy of scholarship, for it covers any dress of rank or social standing underneath. Gowns vary in the trimming and the design of the sleeves. The doctoral gown has velvet facings down the front and three velvet chevrons on the bell-shaped sleeves. These velvet trimmings may be black or the prescribed color of the academic area.
Adapted Physical Activity gold
Arts, Letters and Humanities .............. white
Commerce Accountancy, Business drab
Criminal Justice midnight blue
Economics copper Education light blue
Elementary Education light blue
Engineering ..................................... orange
English............................................... white
Fine Arts brown
Environmental Education russet
Forestry russet
As the focal point of the University, the president wears a distinctive gown unique to Slippery Rock University. The distinctive feature of the presidential gown is the addition of the fourth chevron to each sleeve. This honor is granted only to one who holds the rank of president or chancellor of an academic institution. The master’s gown has oblong sleeves while the bachelor’s gown has long pointed sleeves. Neither has trimming. The bachelor’s gown is always worn closed; the master’s and doctoral gown may be worn open or closed.
When Roman law freed a slave, he won the privilege of wearing a cap. The academic cap is a sign of freedom of scholarship as well as responsibility and dignity. Old poetry records the cap of scholarship as square to symbolize the book. The square black mortarboard with a black tassel is the recommended cap. Doctors may wear a velvet cap with a gold tassel. Tassels are worn over the left front corner after a degree has been conferred.
The hood identifies the level of the degree, the school that granted it and the academic area. The silk lining of the hood is the color or colors of the college or university, while the color of the edging of the hood represents the degree.
Guidance and Counseling light blue
History .............................................. white
Journalism crimson Law purple
Medicine kelly green
Library Science lemon
Music pink
Nursing ........................................... apricot
Oratory (Speech) ........................ silver gray
Park Resource Management russet
Philosophy dark blue
Physical Education sage green
Physical Therapy (DPT) teal
Public Administration ............ peacock blue
Public Health salmon pink
Science golden yellow
Secondary Education light blue
Social Work citron
Special Education light blue
Sport Management .............................. gold
Student Affairs in Higher Education ... light blue
Sustainable Systems russet Theology scarlet
Latin Honors for Undergraduate Students
Honor Cord Colors
Summa Cum Laude (with highest honor – 3.800 - 4.000)
*University Medallion on Green Ribbon Magna Cum Laude (with high honor – 3.600 - 3.799) White Cum Laude (with honor – 3.500 - 3.599) Green
*Provided by the SRU Alumni Association
Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education
Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) was established on July 1, 1983. However, the universities that comprise the State System have a much longer history. The mission of the System is as relevant today as it was at its founding: to provide high-quality education at the lowest possible cost to students; to increase educational attainment in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; to prepare students at the undergraduate and graduate levels for professional and personal success in their lives; and to contribute to the economic, social, and cultural development of Pennsylvania’s communities, the commonwealth, and the nation.
The universities combine to enroll the largest number of Pennsylvania residents among all four-year colleges and universities in the commonwealth. With 85,000 degree-seeking students and thousands more enrolled in certificate and other career-devel-
opment programs, the State System is vital to Pennsylvania’s economy. State System universities collectively offer more than 2,300 degree and certificate programs in more than 530 academic areas. The universities have nearly 800,000 living alumni, most of whom reside in Pennsylvania.
The State System recently redesigned itself to ensure the longterm sustainability of all universities so that each may continue to serve students, its region, and the commonwealth for decades to come. The State System universities are Pennsylvania Western University (California, Edinboro, Clarion) and Commonwealth (Bloomsburg, Mansfield and Lock Haven), Cheyney, East Stroudsburg, Indiana, Kutztown, Millersville, Shippensburg, Slippery Rock and West Chester Universities of Pennsylvania.
Commencement Committee
Scott Albert
Erik Anderson
Kelly Bailey
Brandon Berns
Megan Cassioli
Chris Cole
Dallas Cott
Denise Dobos
Lisa Gray
Tyler Gray
Mary Hennessey
Mike Schnelle
Kevin Sharkey
Kevin Taylor
Darcy White
Travis Wunsch
Justin Zackal
LuAnn Znosko
Slippery Rock University would like to share its appreciation to all faculty, staff members and students who have contributed their time and talents to making each commencement ceremony a special event for its graduates and their families and friends. Thank you one and all.
Special Notes
A professional photographer will capture the moment when graduates receive their SRU diplomas. Ordering instructions for photos of the ceremony will be emailed to the graduates’ home by early July.
In order to avoid congestion, and as a way to maintain decorum for this prestigious ceremony, the University asks that family members and guests refrain from approaching the stage to photograph or videotape the ceremony. No photos will be allowed on the floor following the ceremony. To avoid obstructing the view for other guests, please do not bring balloons or large signs into Morrow Field House.
Individual presentation of diplomas takes time, but the recognition of each graduate has special significance for family members, friends and guests of the graduates. Everyone is requested to remain seated throughout the program to avoid disruption of the commencement activities.
We hope you enjoy today’s ceremony and that you will cherish the memories of Slippery Rock University and this graduation. Congratulations and best wishes.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.
Chief Human Resources Officer
1 Morrow Way
205 Old Main Building
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
724.738.2016