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The Beacon - April 6, 2022
THE BEACON
Est. 1936
Pa. Newspaper Association Member
Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Volume 74, Issue 17
“The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow.”
Students celebrate a
All Belgium victorious in
successful Block Party tecBRIDGE’s collegiate
division, wins first place
One of the many faces at Block Party, Wilkes staple Tony “the
Grill Guy” Wallace placed fresh patties on the grill to ensure that
everyone in attendance got their free meal. For more photos, see
page 6.
The Beacon/Ariel Reed
GSA hosts first live drag
show since pandemic in
2020, page 5
Creative Colonel: Jacob
O’Boyle, page 11
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Photo courtesy of Nick Godfrey
The Kirby Center hosted tecBRIDGE’s 20th Annual Business Plan
Competition awards ceremony on Thursday, April 23. The first place winner
was All Belgium, the waffle food truck owned and operated by Toon De
Schepper and Billy Berry, ice hockey athletes.
The organization aims to improve and encourage business innovation for
local businesses in the area. With that in mind, tecBRIDGE awarded All
Belgium a 10 thousand dollar cash award and a 90 thousand dollar award for
business operations.
From left to right: John Barrett; Toon De Schepper, All Belgium co-owner; Jimmy
O’Kane; Billy Berry, All Belgium co-owner.
Gen ed course validity put
into question by students,
page 16
BASE:Walk-off win
highlights series sweep
over Del.Val., page 21
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Student Government notes: April 20 weekly meeting
By Zach Paraway
News Staff Writer
Student
Government
began
in
traditional fashion with a call to order and
roll being taken. The treasurer’s report
stated that there is a total of $48,026.81
across all SG accounts.
The first order of business was week
one of two for WEBS fund request. It
was presented by Ada Soriano. WEBS,
Women Empowered By Science, holds a
summer camp every July on campus for
middle school and high school girls in
the area. The idea of the program is to get
young women interested in STEM focused
careers that tend to be dominated by men.
They asked for $2,500 in order to send 10
students to camp for free. The request will
be voted on next week.
The second order of business was week
two of two for Kappa Psi fund request.
The Kappa Psi fraternity is the oldest and
largest pharmacy fraternity in America.
Wilkes is known as
the Delta Omicron
Chapter. They came
to ask for $15,580 in
order to attend the
60th Grand Council
Convention.
The
request was approved
for $9,000.
The third order
of business was a
Commuter Council
constitution update.
It was presented by
Kimberly Bailey, vice president. New
requirements now state that members
must attend 50 percent of the meetings
and the e-board must now be a part of the
general board.
The fourth order of business was an
allocation to the 2022 to 2023 club fund.
This was done by the
secretary
council,
which is made up of
all the class secretaries
and the student body
president. This makes
up the funds for SG,
the mega councils and
many of the student
funds.
The fifth order of
business was week
two of two for the
block party fund
request. Block Party was Apr. 22 and was
a campus-wide event for students. It was
co-sponsored by SG and Programming
Board. The request for materials was
$6,000, which was allocated.
The sixth order of business was week two
of two for the programming board food
truck budget request. It was presented by
Student Body President Lexi Payne. The
food trucks are to coincide with the live
concert of Two Friends performing on
campus on Apr. 30. The request was for
$2,000 for the food truck Full Throttle. The
request was approved for the full amount.
Next week will be the first meeting for
any new members that got voted in over
the last election.
The next and final SG meeting will occur
Wed., April 30.
Table of Contents
Beacon Briefs: Upcoming campus events
News..................2
Compiled by Beacon News Staff
Life, A&E............7
Parking Applications Open
Commuter and resident student parking
applications have opened for the fall 2022
semester starting April 4 online.
The deadline to complete applications
will be 4 p.m. June 30.
For those interested in Ralston, note so
in the comments sections.
Any applications submitted later than
the deadline will not go under review.
Applications will not reopen once closed.
For any questions, call 570-408-7275.
Are you a member of the class of
2022?
If yes, the Office of Advancement and
Alumni Relation encourages you to attend
the First Farewell from 7 to 9 p.m. April 29,
under the tent outside Weckesser Hall.
Food, a DJ and more will be provided.
Attire is casual and attendees are able to
purchase their senior class gift.
To register and make a gift, QR codes
are available in the April 22 Wilkes, Today
email.
Scholarship Availability
The American Association of University
Women, Harrisburg branch, announced
four college scholarships that are available
to women from Dauphin, Cumberland and
Perry County who are pursuing degrees in
the 2022 to 2023 academic year.
Applications must be postmarked by
July 15.
For more information about the different
scholarship requirements, visit the April
19 Wilkes, Today email. Any questions
can be directed to the AAUW Scholarship
Committee at HbgAAUWScholarship@
gmail.com
Buy a Tote Bag
Green Giants tote bags are an affordable,
sustainable and durable alternative to
plastic and are being sold for ten dollars
each.
The bags come in two designs: the
Wilkes logo and blue butterflies.
Students looking to purchase one should
watch out for them in the Student Union
Building, the Simms Center, or DM them
on Instagram @greengiantstotebags to
place an order.
90 percent of proceeds go to Little Eric’s
Foundation, a local organization that
funds pediatric cancer research.
Memorial
Concert
Honoring
Professor Emeritus Steven Thomas
A memorial concert honoring Steven
Thomas, late music professor, will be held
at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 1 at St. Stephen’s
Episcopal Church.
The public is invited to attend and will be
required to follow St. Stephen’s protocols
for masking and social distancing.
If you would like to attend or perform,
register through the Mar. 18 Wilkes, Today
email.
Opinion............14
Sports................19
Upcoming Events:
2022 Spring Semester
May
4 - Classes End
5 - Final Exams Begin
12 - Final Exams End
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Earth Conservancy files archived by Megan Novak
By Sydney Umstead
News Staff Writer
The Earth Conservancy Archive files
have now been processed by first-year
environmental science student Megan
Novak. The files take place from 1963
until 2001, the bulk being from 1988 to
2001. Novak has since uploaded a blog
post that highlights information in the
archive.
Novak began working on processing
the archive in October 2021. Library
archivist Suzanna Calev reached out to
Novak that summer asking if she would
be interested in working on the archive
since she is an environmental science
major and a part of the honors program.
While not required, Novak worked to
conduct interviews with professors
who were involved in the conservation
organization.
“The whole project hits close to
home when you see remediation being
completed in an area you grew up in;
my favorite part was seeing remediation
having been completed in areas I drive
by all the time,” said Novak.
Novak went through all the
information and categorized them into
many different series. Each document
then was put into folders and numbered
based on boxes they would go into.
The task of completing the archive
transpired over the course of six
months. This includes Novak’s time
receiving donations from professors and
documenting that, as well as writing the
blog post.
“These were files that were donated
by Paul Adams and Harlod Cox from
the President’s Office; they were part of
the Christopher Breiseth papers,” said
Calev.
The organization was officially
established in 1992, but was indirectly
created following the Knox Mine
Disaster in 1959. The disaster was
caused by illegal digging under the
Susquehanna River in Jenkins Township,
Pa., and 12 miners died in the disaster
due to flooding.
Former congressman Paul Kanjorski
and
Wilkes’s
fourth
president,
Christopher Brieseth, started to build
a team that would clean up the land
previously owned by the Blue Coal
Company, which shut down in 1976.
The board of directors featured many
members of Wilkes faculty and was
chaired by Dr. Christopher Breiseth
from 1992 to 2001.
Dr. Kenneth Klemow, professor and
chair of biology, recounts how he and
three of his colleagues were called into
the office of the previous dean of the
school of science and engineering, Dr.
Umid Nejib, who told them he received
a call from Paul Kanjorski, inviting
them to attend a meeting he was holding
to propose his plan to clean up mine
damage across the Wyoming Valley and
beyond.
The first part of the meeting consisted
of Kanjorski informing them and a
smaller group of people about his plans
to begin the organization. The second
part consisted of Kanjorski taking them
alongside journalists and news stations
to a wetland, where he informed Klemow
that he wanted him and his colleagues to
work together to do this.
“There are so many stories and things
that happened along the way,” said
Klemow. “I think some could write a
book about the way that science interacts
with the public.”
Originally, the organization faced
pushback from the public. Klemow noted
how many were afraid of the water jet
technology being used clean out nuclear
bombs and that radioactive reside being
put into the constructed wetlands.
This could not have been further from
the truth, but the board members and
people of Hanover township had made
up their mind.
At first, they refused the proposal.
This was until a local journalist wrote
an editorial praising both Kanjorski
and Wilkes for their proposal that
would construct wetlands, reclaim
land distrubed by coal mining, map
out the mine impacted land and water
and develop water jet technology. The
proposal was then passed and they
began their work.
In order to view Novak’s reflections
and the link to the earth conservancy
files collection, go the April 2022
section at: wuarchives.home.blog
Christopher Brieseth (left) and Paul Kanjorski (right) stand before the Blue Coal
Company, which previously owned their team dedicated to cleaning up the land.
Dr. Dale Bruns, late dean of the college of science and engineering, with
students. Bruns taught classes like aquatic ecology and water pollution ecology.
Photos courtesy of the Wilkes University archives
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Weekly global coffee hour holds benefit for Ukraine
By Fen Farnelli
Maierean closed her presentation with
advice for Wilkes students who wish to
help, stating that the most important
thing they can do is what they were
doing today: hosting the event and
collecting donations.
The benefit was organized by Mary
Ellen McLean and Crystal Cool of the
Diversity Affairs Department, which
hosts Global Coffee hours weekly on
Wednesdays in Savitz Lounge.
“After following the news stories of
the atrocities taking place in Ukraine,
I was compelled to find a way to help,”
said McLean. “The Global Coffee
Hour seemed like the perfect avenue
for a benefit, which would unite our
international and American students
with the global concern for the people
of Ukraine.
“Dr. Andreea was more than happy
to offer to do a Zoom presentation on
the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. In
addition, she provided links for agencies
providing relief for Ukraine and her
connections with people aiding refugees
on the border with Romania. As usual,
the entire staff at the Center for Global
Education and Diversity Initiatives came
together as one to plan the details. I’m
grateful that the Global Coffee hour is
able to provide a way to help the people
of Ukraine.”
Starr Sandt, first-year psychology
major who helped organize the event,
saw the event as a great way to help
raise awareness for what is happening
in Ukraine. She hopes that the event
was able to attract attention amongst the
student body and help boost motivation
for those to donate in any way possible.
An additional discussion on the
Ukrainian crisis with professors from
Wilkes will be held on Thursday at
2:30 p.m., the location currently to be
determined.
offered by the pharmacy department.
“We are proud of our students and
how they give back to the community
in many ways. It is rewarding to hold
an event that allows us to give back to
them,” said Stolte.
This is the first time the event will
be held since the COVID-19 shutdown
began in 2020. This event allows for past
students and staff members to come
back and see colleagues after a long
period of time. Both Thomas and Stolte
stated that they loved that the event is
back after the past two years and that
they can meet many of their late students
and colleagues.
Not only do they both do the event as
a way to raise money for scholarships for
students, but they also find great joy in
the event and getting outside with even
their current students. Stolte expressed
how a lot of times students and teachers
are used to this one-way relationship and
do not meet outside of the classroom.
He sees this event as a way to bridge
the gap and he takes pleasure in it. He
did, however, note his lackluster golfing
abilities.
“I am horrible. I mean, truly terrible,”
said Stolte. “I am so bad that I do not
even play. I will spend the day on my
golf cart going from group to group
talking to people and making sure they
have everything they need. Even if I was
a good golfer, I think I would choose to
spend the day that way. There's no risk
of bad shots or missed putts for me.”
The event is set to take place at the
Mountain Laurel Golf Club in White
Haven. The form is available on wilkes.
edu or in the Today at Wilkes email from
April 18.
Staff Writer
On April 21, The Center for Global
Education and Diversity Initiatives
hosted a benefit for Ukraine as a part of
their Global Coffee Hour event.
The benefit featured a Zoom
presentation from speaker Dr. Andreea
Maierean, assistant professor of political
science and study abroad coordinator
at Wilkes. Additionally, students could
donate to Ukraine and tie-dye a shirt in
the colors of the Ukrainian flag.
Maierean’s
presentation
covered
the current situation in Ukraine, the
distinctions between refugees and
immigrants and what is being done at
the border to help refugees.
"The whole conversation is obviously
sad but the type of solidarity we have
seen since the crisis also gives us hope,”
said Maierean. “The government took
their time but the population organized
almost immediately almost the night it
happened. The moment refugees crossed
the border someone would provide them
with food and shelter.”
Photo courtesy Starr Sandt
Students tie-dye shirts in the Savitz Lounge during the global coffee hour.
School of pharmacy holds annual dean's golf tournament
By Zach Paraway
News Staff Writer
On May 19, the School of Pharmacy
will host its 20th annual dean’s golf
tournament. The event takes place
before the hooding ceremony and
commencement, where students who
finished their Ph.D. or master's degree
are rewarded in ritual for their hard
work in completing the program.
The event is open to all Wilkes
students, staff, faculty and alumni. This
gives people of the community a chance
to golf with the dean of the School of
Pharmacy, Dr. Scott Stolte. He, along
with Dr. Marie Thomas, associate
professor and chair of pharmaceutical
sciences, have done the event for many
years.
The event costs $125 to current
Wilkes students and $150 to all other
students. All proceeds from the event
go to funding many of the scholarships
Photo courtesy Dr. Marie Thomas
Attendees participated in the last held golf tournament before the shutdown in
2020.
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GSA brings back drag show, raises awareness
By Maddy Kinard
News Editor
On April 22, the Gender and Sexuality
Alliance held its first annual drag show
since the pandemic started in 2020.
Open to all students, the drag show
featured four performers from Heat Bar
and Nightclub in Wilkes-Barre along
with four other student performers. Of
the student performers, a prize basket
was provided to the best amateur dancer
which was voted on by audience cheers.
Estella Sweet, general manager of
Heat, was the emcee for the evening and
introduced all participants while also
performing herself.
Each performer was allotted two
dances in which they were interactive
with audience members, dancing with
them, or in some cases, on them.
“I don’t really define drag,” said Sweet.
“Drag is whatever you make of it. There
are so many different types and outlets
of performing in drag, it’s just like any
other art form. There is no definition,
it’s what you make of it. Like RuPaul
says, I know it’s cliche, but ‘we’re all born
naked and the rest is drag.’”
Sweet started drag as a in her mid-20’s
in 2006 as an artistic outlet for herself
and was able to make a career out of it.
To her, it is a way of expressing herself
how she feels inside as well as outside.
At the same time, it is also a way to be
creative and involve all of her favorite
forms of art like painting and drawing
on her face instead of on a canvas and
expressing herself through music.
She also goes on to state that shows
like RuPauls Drag Race get things
wrong. Although she says she has to give
credit where credit is due, it has brought
drag mainstream which she does not see
as a necessarily positive thing.
While it’s good for business, exposure
and awareness “killed” what drag was at
the same time. It was taboo and an off
the beaten path art form, and Sweet sees
it being brought so far into mainstream
that it is being judged more than it
should be because it is not always going
to look like what people see in the TV
show.
“It was really awesome,” said
Victoria Vespiro, Miss Wilkes-Barre/
Scranton 2022. “As a member of the
LGTBQ+ community, and the first Miss
Pennsylvanian candidate to be so, it was
really awesome to see events like this
happening because stuff like this never
happened when I was in college. So
having that kind of space where we can
all be ourselves is really amazing.”
Dr. Helen Davis, associate English
professor and advisor of the GSA,
similarly expressed the importance
of having events like these on college
campuses.
“It helps provide a social atmosphere
and opportunity for students in the
GSA and other Wilke’s communities but
also allows everyone to have fun and
think about gender more broadly and
to maybe come outside of narrow ideas
about what gender is,” said Davis.
The GSA is hoping to host another
drag show in the fall of 2022.
Drag king, Xander Valentine, kisses the hand of Victoria Vespiro, Miss WilkesBarre/Scranton 2022.
Photos: The Beacon/Maddy Kinard
Student performers. La Seana (left) and “Sexy Pitbull” (right) perform their first
dance to “WAP” by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion.
MC, Estella Sweet, performs her first
number, a remix on Poor Unfortunate
Souls.
Drag king, Oliver Twist, takes to the audence and dances on a table to “Chunky”
By Bruno Mars.
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Students celebrate Block Party
Newly elected vice president, Danielle Morris, (left) and president, Megan
Makovsky (right), were just two of the many students who celebrated at
Photos: The Beacon/Ariel Reed
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First-year nursing major Lauren Beaver showed off her newly made bucket hat.
Beaver utilized her creative side to make this hat one of the most impressive
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Have any events or artists to be shared? Contact Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor: Jordan Daniel: Jordan.Daniel@wilkes.edu
Programming board to host DJs Two Friends in MAC
By Morgan Rich
First concert to be hosted since Spring 2019
LIfe, Arts & Enertainment Staff Writer
Programming Board will host a Two
Friends concert on April 30 at 8 p.m.
in the McHale Athletic Center (MAC).
This will be programming board’s first
time hosting a concert since the spring
of 2019.
Two Friends is a Los Angeles based
dance/electric duo consisting of Eli
Sones and Matthew Halper. They are
an American DJ and producer duo that
are popular for their “big bootie” mixes,
covers and their original songs. DJ
Menace will be opening up for them at
the concert.
In 2014, Two Friends’ popularity
increased when their remix of Lana Del
Rey’s song, “Born To Die,” regularly
rotated on SiriusXM radio. Their other
remixes include songs by artists Steve
Aoki, Blink 182, The Killers, Tove Lo,
The Chainsmokers, Echosmith and
Louis Tomlinson.
They also have their own mix series
radio show, “Friendly Sessions,” which
debuted in 2012. This one hour show
features both Sones’ and Harper’s favorite
songs and guest producers and DJs. Lost
Kings, Louis the Child and Mako are
only some of the producers and DJs that
have been featured on the show.
“I am planning on going to the concert
because I get a good feeling listening to
music live,” said Sydney Miller, a firstyear environmental engineering major.
“Seeing popular performers in person
makes them seem more like regular
people.”
The last concert Programming Board
hosted had Bryce Vine perform in the
fall of 2019, followed by Wild ‘N Out
in the spring. In spring of 2020, Social
House was scheduled to perform but
the performance was canceled due to
COVID-19.
During the concert, students will be
able to eat from different food trucks
that will be in the parking lot at the Ron
and Rhea Simms Center on Main. These
food trucks will be exclusive and free to
all Wilkes students.
“One of my goals as being the president
was to bring the concerts back,” said
Maddy Yeager, junior pharmacy major
and former president of programming
board. “During the fall semester we
utilized our Instagram to see what genre
students would like to see. We followed
that survey up with asking students for
their suggestions of artists they would
want to see as well.”
Two Friends is currently on its
“Adventureland Tour” and has over 30
stops across the United States. Currently,
25 of the shows are sold out. California
will be the last stop in the United States
on May 14 before the duo travels to
Canada.
So far, Two Friends have received two
awards for their music. They earned the
“Award of Independence Excellence”
from Hollywood Music in Media Awards
in 2015 and they earned the “Top DJ Set”
from Soundcloud in 2017.
This concert is currently open to all
current college students. Wilkes students
are free but other college students will
have to pay $10 at the door. The concert
is also one of the last events of the
semester before finals begin.
“I love that we can have opportunities
like this because it shows that the
Wilkes community cares about making
the best experience for students,” said
Olivia Scarborough, sophomore musical
theatre major. “Having fun activities
planned out and so close for us makes it
as easy as it can for us to just go and have
fun with friends.”
Miller and Scarborough also believe
that university concerts give students a
chance to expand their music taste and
listen to different types of music than they
normally would. Free university concerts
also give students the opportunity to
attend concerts if they otherwise would
not be able to due to different life and
financial circumstances.
“I personally didn’t know who Two
Friends were before but now that I have
listened to some of their songs, I enjoy
them,” said Miller. “Music allows people
to connect and having this group come
to campus allows people to have more in
common.”
If you are interested in attending the
concert, go to programming board’s
Instagram @wilkesupb and click on the
link in their bio. The doors to the MAC
will open at 7 p.m. and the concert will
start at 8 p.m.
Two friends is open to all Wilkes
students and other students who
must present student identification
at the door. Non-Wilkes students
will be charged $10 and all Wilkes
students will be able to get in for
free.
Graphic by Zoey Rosensweet
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Dollar store recipe: Scrumptious snickerdoodle mug cake
This snickerdoodle mug cake is a
treat just for one. After a long night
of studying and preparing for finals,
this mug cake is the perfect pick me
up.
Ingredients:
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup skim milk
1 cup chocolate chips
3 tablespoons caramel syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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Directions:
First, place the butter in a small
bowl and microwave for one to two
minutes or until completely melted.
Combine
the
flour, three
tablespoons of sugar, baking powder,
milk, 1/2 teaspoon of ground
cinnamon, melted butter and vanilla
extract in a separate large bowl. Mix
with a whisk or a spoon until the batter
is smooth and the ingredients are
combined thoroughly.
In a separate bowl, combine one
tablespoon of granulated sugar and the
remaining ground cinnamon to create a
cinnamon sugar mixture.
Next, place one tablespoon of batter
into a microwave safe mug. Sprinkle
cinnamon sugar, chocolate chips and
drizzle caramel syrup on top of the
batter. Continue to alternate the layers
and end with the cinnamon sugar
mixture, chocolate chips and caramel
syrup on top.
Once completed, microwave for two
to three minutes until the cake batter is
completely cooked or until it is to your
liking.
The Beacon/Morgan Rich
This after dinner snack will cure your sweet cravings
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Faculty and students bring awareness for Earth Day
By Kellie Scott
Staff Writer
Earth Day has been celebrated
worldwide since the 1970s on April 22
and focuses on educating people on how
to be environmentally conscious. This
worldwide event helps people understand
why it is so important to keep the planet
clean.
“I think we all have to be conscious
of our footprint and waste,” said Jen
McLaughlin, honors and scholars
program coordinator, as well as adjunct
faculty. “Can you get a Hydro-Flask and
cut out plastic bottles? Are you recycling
properly? Can you walk somewhere? I
think if we’re all asking ourselves to be
aware of what we put out into the world,
it’s a small step in the right direction.”
The school values education and
understanding of keeping the earth safe
and clean. Therefore, students and faculty
members were vocal on sharing some of
the things they do to keep the earth clean
and safe.
“To keep the environment safe, I
recycle, leave places I visit better than
I find them, follow the ‘Leave No Trace
Principles,’ drive an environmentally
friendly vehicle and carpool when I
can,” said Matt Haubert, junior business
administration and management major.
Many people take their responsibility
of leaving the planet better than when
they found it seriously. Moreso, faculty
members try their best to help save the
environment too while encouraging their
students to do the same.
Associate professor of history, Dr. Akira
Shimizu, shared how his home country
of Japan deals with environmental issues
in comparison to the United States. For
instance, Japanese city offices have strict
regulations for sorting and separating
garbage.
“Despite everyday concerns people
share, have you noticed how much
leftovers, for example, our dining hall
produces,” said Dr. Shimizu. “I try to
avoid eating out as much as possible or
only visit those restaurants where I know
the amount that is served.”
Furthermore, people continued to
express why they believe Earth Day is
important today in society.
“Earth Day is very important because
it brings awareness to the earth and
how people’s actions are affecting the
environment,” said Sydney Miller, firstyear environmental engineering major.
“Earth Day allows people to reflect each
year on the significance of the health of
the planet. Everyday should be Earth
Day.”
Graphic by David Marks
To learn more about Earth Day and read about fast facts surrounding environmental protection and
pollution, visit the official organization’s website at www.earthday.org
Mixed reaction, lack of hype surround Coachella festival
By AJ Rubino
Life, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer
The most anticipated music festival,
Coachella, held its first weekend of
activities from April 15 to 17 and its
second weekend from April 22 to 24.
The music festival is held in Indio,
Calif., and consisted of a lineup that
stirred mixed feelings and thoughts
among students on campus.
“The lineup really was pretty
disappointing,” said Eza Chaudhry,
sophomore business administration
major. “It was a few big headliners versus
a lot of artists that I did not know.”
The major headliners for weekend one
consisted of Harry Styles, Billie Eilish,
Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd.
Other major artists included Doja Cat,
Joji, Big Sean and Megan Thee Stallion.
“The lineup was not as diverse to
music as it usually is,” said Ivy Kusi, P2
pharmacy major. “The performers were
aimed at a specific genre of fans.”
Chaudhry and Kusi were most excited
when CL brought the 2NE1 squad on
stage. 2NE1 was a Korean girl group
that was created in 2009 and disbanded
in 2019.
“It was surprising to say the least and
extremely emotional considering how
they had disbanded previously,” said
Chaudhry.
From videos that were streamed on
the internet to students’ reactions, many
came to the conclusion that the crowds
did not put the same energy into the
festival as the artists did.
“I have never seen a crowd that dead
for so many artists,” said Lexi Payne,
senior biology major. “If I was there, I
would be having the time of my life to
see artists that I would love to see.”
Before COVID-19, the crowds were
heavily engaged but the outfits were
over the top.
“You can tell who goes to these events
for the music versus these ‘influencers’
who get sent for a paycheck and/or
for free is ridiculous,” said Kusi. “The
difference has really shown at this year’s
festival.”
This year, the crowd’s style is
progressing back to the festival’s chic
boho fashion agenda.
Styles brought out Shania Twain for
weekend one and Lizzo for weekend
two. As his new album is scheduled to
release next month, many speculate that
those two may appear on it.
However, Chadhry and many others
expressed their disgust about the
situation regarding musician Joji. Joji
has expressed his struggle with epilepsy
and how it is triggered through stress.
Something came up at the festival
that triggered his health and when he
asked to stop, he was forced to continue
playing. In the stream, he apologized
about the situation.
“Kanye West can drop out of
Coachella at the last minute and not face
repercussions, while Joji was forced to
perform by the organizers of the event
was insane and disheartening,” said
Chaudhry. “It is unbelievable that they
could not make an exception for him.”
Coachella can be streamed on
YouTube for those who could not attend.
More information about the event can
be found on their Instagram account @
coachella.
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Liz’s Craft Column: Psych club makes paper flower bouquets
By Liz Cherinka
Social Media Manager
The psychology club and Liz’s Craft
Column collaborated on Thursday to
bring the club a crafting event. The club
made paper flower bouquets together
with instructions from the craft column.
The idea was initially created by
Carolyn Purdy, social activities chair for
the psych club. She said she was inspired
to do a craft collaboration because the
craft column is adorable and she loves
the crafts. She said she enjoys the craft
column because they tie in with the
seasons and holidays, like the flower
bouquet.
As the social activities chair, Purdy
asked the club what activities they
wanted to see and someone suggested
crafts. Purdy thought that this would be
a “wonderful collaboration between The
Beacon and psych club.”
Eryn McMonagle, member of the
social activities subcommittee, said her
favorite part about the event was ‘being
around friends and doing something
that wasn’t just homework or studying.’
This event was a stress reliever for
students.
“I feel like I don’t have a lot of just hang
out time and it was nice to have that time
to just relax,” said McMonagle.
This flower bouquet craft is perfect for
spring and summer and is an easy craft to
add fun to your space. McMonagle loved
the simplicity of it, and even though it
was relatively easy, the crafts still turned
out really cute.
Mady Hornak, member of the
psychology club, said her favorite flower
to make was the multi-colored flower.
She noted that even though it was hard
to cut, it looked the coolest when it was
done.
This craft requires the following
supplies:
• Multiple colors of cardstock
paper
• Hot glue.
• Gluesticks
• Pipe cleaners
• Paper clips/ binder clips
• Scissors
To create the butterfly:
1.Grab two sheets of two different colors
of cardstock paper. Cut two of the same
color into a circle with a diameter of
about 6 inches. Cut the other two into a
circle with a diameter of about 4 inches.
Glue the smaller circles onto the larger
circles and wait for them to dry.
2. Accordion fold the circles once they
are dry and then fold this in half. Hot
glue the crease in the middle together to
form a wing shape and use a binder clip
to hold this in place while it dries.
3. Once it is dry, glue the bottom half
of each wing together. Binder clip this
while it dries as well.
4. With the scraps from the small circle
color, cut a rectangle that is about ½ inch
wide and 2 inches tall. Cut down the
middle vertically almost to the bottom.
Roll these two halves to create the
antenna and fold the rectangle in half so
the antennae are curled outwards. Glue
them in between the two wings so the
antennae come out of where the wings
are not glued together.
To create the hyacinth:
1. Grab a full sheet of cardstock paper
in any color. Cut 2 inches off of one end
vertically. Fold this paper in half “hot
dog style” and glue the long end together.
Wait for this to dry.
2. Cut 1 inch strips on the folded edge
down to where the glue line is. Do this
across the whole paper. Then, roll each
of these strips around your finger or a
pencil. It is okay to crease them a little so
they keep their shape.
3. Grab a piece of green cardstock paper.
Cut it in half vertically, saving the other
half and cut about ¼ off of the bottom.
Roll this paper up to form a stem and
hot glue the ends. Use a paperclip to hold
them in place until it dries.
4. Wrap the paper around the stem so
that the rolled edges are on top and
facing outwards. Each level will be
slightly lower so the petals can all be
seen. Hot glue the end of the wrapped
paper together, as well as gluing it to the
stem.
5. Attach a pipe cleaner on the bottom
of the butterfly with hot glue to add it to
the bouquet.
Photos: The Beacon/Liz Cherinka
To create a multi-colored flower:
1. Grab 2 papers of different colors. Cut the
paper the same way as the last flower but do
not glue the ends together. Cut strips that
are about 1cm in the folded end, leaving a
small amount on the bottom the same way
as the last one.
2. Once the strips are cut, fold it the other
way while not creasing the formerly folded
end and glue the long end together. Repeat
this with the other color.
3. Make a stem with the other half of the
paper cut earlier, the same way as before.
Wrap the first color around the very top of
the stem tightly. Hot glue the end as well
as gluing it onto the stem. Wrap the other
one around the same way directly under
the first color. Hot glue the end and well as
to the stem. Adjust the “petals” to make the
flower “bloom.”
Once the butterfly, hyacinth and multicolored flower are finished, put them
together to make a bouquet. Feel free to
display it anywhere to add a spring touch.
Liz’s difficulty
rating:
Share your completed craft
with us, or suggest a craft you
want us to try!
Instagram: @wilkesbeacon
#LizsCraftColumn
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Life, Arts & Entertainment
C R E AT I V E
CO L O N E L S
Creative Colonel of the Week: Jacob O’Boyle
By Jordan Daniel
Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor
This Creative Colonel’s talent for
writing sparked a unique hobby of his.
Jacob O’Boyle, first-year biology major,
enjoys collecting typewriters, as well as
old and used books.
O’Boyle began collecting typewriters
after seeing typewriter content creators
online. However, books have always
been a passion of his, whether they are
new or old.
“Old books in particular just have a
certain aura or vibe, if you will, around
them that I love,” said O’Boyle. “The
smell of the paper, the texture of the
pages, the soft thunk you get when you
tap on a hard cover; it just makes me
happy and calm in a way I can’t really
explain.”
As for his typewriter collection,
O’Boyle’s first one is a SmithCorona, which he found on Facebook
Marketplace and his latest one is a Royal
typewriter that he bought at an antique
mall.
According to O’Boyle, typewriters
can be found anywhere that specializes
in antique and vintage, as well as on
the internet but they are not always
affordable.
“I think it is a really interesting and
unique hobby,” said Ryan Charnigo,
first-year pharmacy student. “Something
I have never been exposed to so it has
been interesting to learn about.”
Since O’Boyle is a new collector, he
Courtesy of Jacob O’Boyle
O’Boyle types on his 1970 Royal Custom II typewriter in Farley Library.
has not sold any of his old typewriters.
Nonetheless, he plans to list some of
them on Facebook Marketplace when
his desire arises.
Currently, his typewriter collection
serves a decorative purpose. Decorative
because they lay displayed on the floor
of his bedroom due to the lack of space
on his desktop.
Also, his typewriters serve a practical
purpose since he uses it to write personal
journal entries and letters to friends and
acquaintances.
For instance, he wrote a letter to one
of his English professors, Dr. Mischelle
Anthony, associate professor of English
and chair of the English department.
“Jacob brought a typewritten letter
and vintage literary anthology volume
to my office hours,” said Dr. Anthony.
“I felt happy and grateful to have had
a student who has this fringe interest
and who uses his brain well. I thought,
‘that’s good parenting’ because he
unashamedly luxuriates in the vintage
world. It’s a healthy vibe.”
O’Boyle enjoys typewriting because it
is an easy and effective way for him to
express his thoughts in both an academic
and creative sense.
Lastly, according to O’Boyle, he also
finds typewriting “to be a better means
of communication, as, quite frankly,
I’m prone to getting far off track when
speaking and the written medium allows
me to correct my trajectory and edit my
speech after I’ve had my explosion of
creativity.”
On the left is his Custom II named Elizabeth after Queen Elizabeth I and on
the right is the Royal Royalite ‘64 named Maude after the original owner.
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Senior Farewell Edition
Turning to the next chapter:
Breanna Ebisch
Opinion Editor
of
having
COVID-19.
It
was a piece that
meant a lot to me
and I thoroughly
enjoyed
writing.
There have been plenty
of other articles that
I have loved putting
together too, but this has
to be my favorite.
What was the biggest
surprise or challenge that you faced
during your time on staff ?
The biggest surprise during my time on staff
was simply how many friends I made! Getting
the chance to connect with so many people
either in our department or outside was
amazing and a lot of my closest friendships
started with the Beacon.
If you had three words to describe
yourself, what would they be and why?
Outgoing, passionate and kind.
When did you join The Beacon, and
why?
I have always been an avid writer and
my big dream when I started at Wilkes
was to become a journalist which is why
I chose the communication studies major.
In high school, I wrote for our newspaper
and wanted to continue in college along
with getting the experience needed for
my future career which led me to join
The Beacon in the first semester of my
freshman year.
What was your favorite article that
you wrote for The Beacon and why?
My favorite article that I’ve written has to
be the one I wrote on my personal experience
What are some of your favorite hobbies
or activities outside of school?
I love reading (yes, for fun!), traveling,
writing and spending time with my friends
and family. I have about a million hobbies so
sticking with one thing always changes.
Graduation is quickly approaching
within a few weeks. What emotions
are you feeling?
There are a lot of emotions surrounding
graduation. I’m uncertain, excited, scared
and proud all at once, just to name a few.
It’s a new chapter in my life and one that
I’m completely in control of which is
freeing and terrifying at the same time.
But I’m soaking it all in since I’ll only
12
experience this once.
What are your
future plans after
graduation?
I will be interning
with Special Guest before
joining the team as a fulltime
employee.
Having
this position means I’m also
staying here in Wilkes-Barre
which is also really exciting! My
long term goal is to either work
for an NHL team in the media
relations or social media aspect or become a
journalist for a respected publication.
If you could give some advice to Wilkes
students, what would you tell them?
Just to enjoy every moment! I know it
sounds cheesy and you’ll probably roll your
eyes when someone says the four years of
college go by quickly, but they do. It’s so
important to cherish even the little moments
because you don’t realize how special this
time is until it’s gone.
What’s a fun fact that people don’t
know about you?
I have been on national television a handful
of times!
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Thanking our Beacon seniors
Zoey Rosensweet
Lead Layout Designer
was a huge task to take on, but it allowed me
to hone in on my typography skills as well as
layout design.
What was the biggest surprise or
challenge that you faced during your
time on staff ?
The biggest challenge for me was balancing
my duties as a staff member with the rest of
my workload. Luckily, there’s some really
great designers that are also involved who are
always willing to help out!
If you had three words to describe
yourself, what would they be and why?
If I had three words to describe myself
it would be motivated, personable, and
independent. I’m really motivated to be
successful in life and this goes hand in hand
with how personable I am.
Over my years at Wilkes, I realized that
making connections IS as important as
everyone says.
When did you join The Beacon, and
why?
I first joined The Beacon because I was
required to complete co-curricular hours for
Dr. Briceños class. I didn’t know that there
was such a good opportunity for me as a
designer, or else I would’ve joined sooner.
What was your favoarite design that
you created for The Beacon and why?
My favorite project for The Beacon was
redoing the layout for most of the paper. This
What are your future plans after
graduation?
I’m hoping to land a remote job after
graduation. As I said, I’m converting a van
so I’m going to be traveling to many, many
national parks and a remote job would make
this so much easier.
If you could give some advice to Wilkes
students, what would you tell them?
The best advice I have is to follow your own
timeline. Everyone pushes this idea that you
have to be done with college in four years, but
I took a year off and it was the best decision I
made. Everyone is different!
What’s a fun fact that people don’t
know about you?
One fun fact people don’t know about me is
that I love pickle juice.
What are some of your favorite
hobbies or activities outside of school?
When I’m not in class you can catch me
working out, playing with my dog, and
converting a sprinter van that I’ll be traveling
in this summer!
Graduation is quickly approaching
within a few weeks. What emotions
are you feeling?
I know most of us have been going to school
our entire lives, so I’m probably not alone
when I say that I am SO ready to graduate!
I’m excited to start the next chapter of my life.
Page design by Emily Cherkauskas
Photos courtesy of Breanna Ebisch and Zoey Rosensweet
Graphics by Jack Malatesta
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Our Voice
Each week, The Beacon’s editorial board will take a stance on a current issue.
Parking expenses for students are unethical
A consistent complaint from college
student populations is the fact that they
pay thousands in tuition and still are
asked to pay for parking. On top of this,
parking violations run rampant because
of specific guidelines that are confusing
to students.
While parking spaces are reasonably
expensive for universities to pay for,
especially for schools located in cities,
they are arguably a necessary expense
that these universities can fund or make
grants for.
The universities covering these costs
would be more beneficial, rather than
making a student pay for parking that is
honestly a struggle to find most of the
time. Some students do not even receive
a pass if they do not make the application
deadline/there is not enough space.
Universities put charges such as
student activities or general university
fees into our tuition, usually inflating
costs every year. Yet, even though
tuition continues to rise yearly, parking
is always its own expense.
Now this may make sense, because
some students do not need parking
passes, but offering free parking to
all would make for easier student
experiences. Faculty and students could
still receive passes so tracking of who is
where is possible, but this would ease up
any burdens, especially for commuter
populations.
Commuter students already struggle
with accessing all of campus resources
24/7, so making parking less anxietyinducing would be a better alternative.
It also does not help the fact that the
majority of Wilkes’ student population
is comprised of commuter students.
As it stands now, depending on what
time of day you park on campus, options
can be extremely limited or nonexistent.
By restricting parking access through
requiring these passes, it creates a major
obstacle for students who have many
classes, activities and more to partake
in.
Even though students pay more than
$100 for a parking pass per semester,
they still have the possibility of receiving
a ticket.
If someone were to park in the back
right corner of the SUB parking lot,
they would earn a ticket because they
would be parking in faculty spots. If
someone were to park in one of the
visitor spots at the Karambelas Media
& Communication Center, they would
receive a ticket because they are parking
in spots that are reserved only for nonWilkes parking pass holders.
The specifications for these parking
spots can be confusing, especially if
no one is informed of it or reads it in a
handbook or guideline. And let’s be real,
not all students are reading section by
section where they can and cannot park.
We are getting the spot we see and are
off to class.
Even if a student does what they
are supposed to do and pay the hefty
parking pass fee, they could still be
penalized for these instances of mishap
even though this information is not
made easily known by Wilkes until the
fine is already in the student’s hands.
The university makes a generous
amount of money in parking passes
and violation tickets from students that
disproportionately harms their own
financial security as well.
It is time universities consider student
needs first and stop instituting expensive
parking fees.
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Opinion
If you think humanities are easy, try and keep up
By Lindsey Scorey
Asst. Opinion Editor
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BAM: Books-A-Million times better than Barnes and Noble
By Hannah Simerson
Staff Writer
You walk into a bookstore and are
immediately greeted by the smell of
coffee and fresh pages. Around you,
people are browsing shelfs, reading
books and drinking beverages.
Where do you imagine yourself ?
Is it the top bookseller in the nation,
Barnes and Noble, or is it the lesserknown (but far superior) Books-AMillion, or BAM?
If you imagined the former, you’re
missing out on the best book-buying
experience of your entire literary life.
Don’t mistake name for quality; BAM is
far superior than Barnes and Noble in
every way.
BAM boasts a far more robust
selection of titles than Barnes and Noble
can ever even dream of. When you
walk into a BAM, you are immediately
transported to a world with floor to
ceiling bookshelves.
Unlike Barnes and Noble, BAM does
not need fancy wall art to draw you in.
They know you’re there for one thing
and one thing only: books and that is
what they give you. There’s no fluff here;
you’re getting what you came for…
…And some more. The atmosphere
in BAM is like no other. BAM stores
are the epitome of comfort, unlike their
rival whose doors open to a stiff, cold
environment.
Whether you’re there leisurely or on
a mission, at BAM you can be sure that
you will leave more relaxed than you
came.
Just like their atmosphere, the prices
at BAM are simply unbeatable. You can
be sure that you are getting the best deal
on your “to be read” list while shopping
in a BAM store.
While other major booksellers (I’m
looking at you, Barnes and Noble) make
you pay for their discount, BAM simply
requires you to sign up for their email
list.
One of the highlights of spending
time in a bookstore is the availability to
grab a coffee or similar beverage inside
the store. While most Barnes and Noble
stores host Starbucks cafes inside their
doors, BAM stores include an even
better cafe called Joe Muggs.
At Joe Muggs, you can find even better
beverages and even cheaper prices, a
win-win.
Whatever brings you into a bookstore,
all book shoppers have one thing in
common: we love a good deal. BAM is
known for its used book sections, which
span about half of the store.
Old and new books alike find their
way to these shelves and, better yet, the
discount (you know- the one you get
for free) can be applied to these already
discounted books.
Take that, Barnes and Noble.
If you’re looking to purchase
something other than books, BAM
still has you covered. Along with its
impressive bookshelves, BAM holds
isles of Funko Pops, T-shirts, Manga,
stuffed animals and more.
Make sure you bring comfortable
shoes- you’ll be in a BAM store for a
while. If none of this convinces you that
BAM is the superior bookseller, then
you must just enjoy drinking overpriced
coffee while staring at cliche wall art.
Regardless, BAM does it like no one else.
�The Beacon - April 27, 2022
Opinion
16
Gen ed course validity put into question by students
By Zara Lantzman
Opinion Staff Writer
College general education classes can
make or break your semester as gen eds
are glorified high school classes.
High school is used to get a broad
education and to potentially find what
you love to do. Granted, not all high
schools have the same programs, and
others may not give the best education,
but overall, high school classes give you
a basic education.
“Gen eds are probably the most
annoying part of taking classes,” said
junior financial investments major
Adrian Malavé. “Generally, I am
uninterested in the subject and only take
them to fulfill a requirement. They are
also obnoxiously difficult and hard.”
Your general education classes should
not be more difficult than classes
required for your major, they should
contribute to your GPA rather than
detract from it.
So why do we have to take gen eds?
Why should we take classes that have
no relevance to our majors? Why pay
for those classes when it is expensive
enough to pay for our classes in our
major? Why spend two of your four
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rounded education, but that is not why being beneficial, it has made it easier
some people choose a liberal arts college. to obtain certain minors. I almost have
There are factors where people choose a women’s and gender studies minor
to go to a liberal arts college because completed and that is mainly because of
of the inclusivity and diversity. Others gen eds.
might pick certain colleges because of
“I liked having gen eds because they are
the major that is offered, regardless if it important for fostering an appreciation
is liberal arts or not.
and baseline understanding of all of
the careers and positions beyond your
own,” said senior pharmacy major Sarah
Markovich.
On top of the baseline understanding
of a career, I can understand how gen
eds can help an undeclared major find
their career. That is the only way I see
the need for gen eds.
Gen eds are literally just busy work
that takes up so much of the time that is
needed to spend on your major.
We should not have to pay the exact
same amount of money for gen eds as
our major classes. College is already
expensive enough.
We should spend our entire college
career gaining as much experience in
our majors as possible, rather than
wasting two years taking classes some
would describe as useless.
Gen eds have made my college
experience ten times worse and have
dropped my GPA. Gen eds stress me out
more than my actual major classes.
Professors try to give the most work
and for what? If the school makes gen
eds cheaper and easier, then I am sure
more people will not actually mind
them.
definitely Anya. This girl convinced a
grown man to buy her peanuts so she
would leave him alone. That is one of the
many girlboss moments she will have.
The second episode however, is handed
off to Yor Forger, the assassin who makes
a deal with Loid. He needs a wife for his
case and she needs a boyfriend because
she accidentally told her younger brother
that she was in a relationship. At the
dinner they had to go to however, Loid
accidentally introduces himself as her
husband.
It was funny because Yor’s coworkers
could not believe that she was able to
pull a handsome man like Loid. In my
opinion, Loid was lucky he was able to
pull her. Have they not seen her?
We get to see a little into what Yor
does as well. The scene where she has
to eliminate the Vice Minister Brennan
from the Auditing Department is nothing
but showing how much of a badass she
really is.
Shonen manga has a tendency to
show the men who write women and
it gives women the damsel in distress
stereotype. However, this is one of the
few women who is written strongly and
independently.
The most I am looking for is the
development of Loid and Yor and their
fake marriage. The fake marriage trope
can go either way and I am most excited
to see what road it takes, considering this
genre of manga focuses more on the action
of the plot, rather than the relationships
built with the main character.
New episodes drop weekly on Saturday
through Crunchyroll. It is available
online or on the Shonen Jump app.
MATH
ENGLISH
Graphic by Jack Malatesta
Review of “Spy x Family”: Plot makes for manga magic
By AJ Rubino
Life, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer
It has been a little over two weeks since
the Crunchyroll exclusive “Spy x Family”
anime has been released and it is safe to
say that I am in love with the Forger’s and
Yor Forger herself.
The anime follows a spy with the code
name, “Twilight,” a blonde man with
piercing sea green eyes who is assigned
to a case that requires him to have a fake
family. The fake family would have to
include a child who would be able to get
into Eden Academy to aid Twilight in his
case.
Twilight starts going by the name Loid
Forger after discovering he needs to find
a child in less than a week. A child cannot
be created without an egg, so Forger
decides to go to a suspicious orphanage.
There, the owner tells Forger to grab a
kid and leave, so he settles on Anya, a
little girl with pink hair.
Best yet, Anya is a telepath, which
makes the whole situation better and
worse for her at the same time.
Anya learns the real truth about Loid
Forger and instead of being afraid, she is
excited that her new father is a spy.
Personally, I would grab at any sort of
attention a person would give me and
Anya reads my mind and almost does the
same thing I was thinking.
Besides that, the first episode was
bittersweet and shines light into Forger’s
actual personality a bit. The stigma in
anime and any other spy movie shows a
man who is only in it to kill people and get
money. However, Forger does kill people
but he also has humorous moments.
The MVP of the first episode was
�The Beacon - April 27, 2022
Opinion
17
Graduating seniors: Is it already time for graduation?
By Hope Williams
Staff Writer
For some students, they are excited
to start this new chapter of their lives
as they begin to enter their professional
or postgraduate journey. For other
students, leaving Wilkes is going to be a
difficult transition.
For me, I am looking forward to my
professional career after graduation,
but at the same time, I will genuinely
miss walking onto the Wilkes campus
everyday and seeing all of the friendly
faces I have built relationships with over
the last four years.
Wilkes is unique in a variety of
wonderful ways. The small, close-knit
community has brought so many seniors
wonderful
memories,
experiences,
resources and relationships.
“There are many resources and
mentors that have helped me become
prepared for my professional career,”
said senior hospitality management
major Matt Franchetti. “The close knit
campus community has helped me build
meaningful friendships that I will have
for a lifetime.”
Building meaningful relationships
was a common theme as I interviewed
the senior class of 2022.
Senior neuroscience major James
Hughes, a current Guthrey Medical
Scholar, said, “I made friends both at
Wilkes, and through Wilkes, friendships
that I didn’t even know I could make. In
addition, Wilkes gave me the ability to
pursue my dreams and took a chance on
me that I will always be grateful for.”
When I first came to Wilkes
University, I immediately knew that
it was going to be my home for the
next four years. When I was beginning
my college decision process, I visited
Temple University and St. Joseph’s
University, along with Wilkes. My plan
was to attend a big school with Division
I sports teams. As we all know, Wilkes is
a small school with Division III sports.
With that being said, the feeling I got
when I walked onto Wilkes campus was
something I could not find anywhere
else. All of the student admissions
ambassadors at Wilkes were extremely
welcoming and knowledgeable and it
immediately made me comfortable.
Going into Welcome Weekend in the
summer, I was very nervous to meet the
rest of the class of 2022. But, my mentor,
Deandre Depass, who was a sophomore
at the time, made the transition into
college comfortable and intriguing.
The first night of Welcome Weekend,
I made a group of friends and we spent
the entire weekend together. We even
moved into one of the girl’s mattresses
into our two-person dorm.
It was truly such a memorable
experience.
On top of that, I built such a special
bond with my mentor, Deandre.
Our friendship continued to grow
throughout my college journey. In turn,
he inspired me to apply to become an
e-mentor at Wilkes and it was one of
the best experiences and opportunities I
have been given at Wilkes.
I hope in my postgraduate years, I can
give back to that program because it has
given me so much.
If I could give any advice to prospective
and current Wilkes students, it would be
to soak in every moment you have in
college. I know we hear it all the time,
“time flies” and truly, it does. I would
say to build as many connections and
relationships as you can, because they
will mean so much. And last but not
least, allow yourself to grow in as many
ways as possible.
“My past four years at Wilkes,
definitely showed me that the best way
to learn and grow is to step out of my
comfort zone,” said P2 student Sydney
Couturier. “You never know what you
might learn, who you might meet, and
what doors might open for you and your
future, so push yourself and take every
opportunity you can here at Wilkes, it
goes by fast.”
Speaking to the class of 2022, as the
last few weeks of the semester come to
an end, emotions will come pouring out
each and every day.
I hope that as the days count down, we
take the time to reminisce on all of the
wonderful memories and experiences
we have had on the campus that has
given us so much. I hope the class of
2022 has left a mark on this campus that
will last forever.
Class of 2022, we did it! Well… almost.
Graphic by Jack Malatesta
�The Beacon - April 27, 2022
Opinion
18
The incredible magic of Hogwarts comes to Philadelphia
By Morgan Rich
Life, Arts & Entertainment Writer
“Harry Potter: The Exhibition” made its
world premiere at the Franklin Institute
in Philadelphia on Feb. 18. It is the most
elaborate Harry Potter touring exhibition
and let me tell you, it did not disappoint.
Driving to the exhibition was probably
the most stressful part of my exhibition
experience. What they do not tell you is
that you have 30 minutes to get there after
your scheduled time until your tickets
expire, so, take my advice and leave at
least two hours before your ticket time.
In other words, do not do what we did
and try to take every possible stressful
shortcut to Philadelphia.
My friends and I entered the institute
and got our tickets scanned at 1:29 p.m.
which was 29 minutes later than our
initial ticket time. With one minute to
spare, we entered the exhibition where
you were able to choose which Hogwarts
house you belonged to, your wand and
patronus.
From there, we entered a room that
projected the Marauder’s map on every
corner of the room and it was the most
magical experience of my life. The
Marauder’s map changed to Hogwarts at
Christmas, to the dementors surrounding
the castle, and then to a bright and
sunny Hogwarts with music from the
soundtrack playing in the background.
Overall, the atmosphere made me feel as
if I was transported into the wizarding
world.
After that is when the exhibition really
started. There were a total of four different
rooms that you could enter that were
sorted into the four different houses. The
rooms held different costumes from the
movies, ranging from Daniel Radcliffe,
Emma Watson and Rupert Grint’s
Gryffindor robes to Robert Pattinson’s
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outfits from “Harry Potter and the Goblet
of Fire.”
For me, the most glorious experience in
those four rooms was seeing Tom Felton’s
black suit and wand from “Harry Potter
and the Half-Blood Prince.” Controversial
enough, it is because Draco Malfoy is my
favorite character.
When I exited the rooms, I entered
more rooms that held remakes of
sets from the movies. The divination
classroom, herbology classroom, Newt
Scamander’s study, the quidditch pitch,
Harry’s cupboard under the stairs,
Dolores Umbridge’s office and the great
hall were only some of the sets that were
re-created. I was able to get up close and
personal with them and I believe I took
over 100 pictures.
What I thought was cool is that
throughout the exhibition, you could
participate in virtual experiences to
earn house points and at the end of the
exhibition, you could see just how much
your house earned.
Although the exhibition was amazing,
the gift shop merchandise was very
underwhelming and gave off millennial
Harry Potter vibes. However, their zipup hoodies were cute so I gave in and
bought one just to prove that I went to the
exhibition.
Overall, I would rate the exhibition a
10/10 and I am already planning to go
again in the summer before it closes on
Sept. 18.
Graphic by Jack Malatesta
My first year of college: Different but better than expected
By Sydney Allabaugh
Staff Writer
Ever since I was a little girl, I was told
that college would be “the best four
years of my life.” Between romanticized
portrayals of the college experience in the
media and anecdotal stories from others,
I had high expectations for my first year
at a university.
College life is commonly depicted as
an exciting experience between constant
parties, developing friendships and
newfound independence. Hence, when I
started school, I expected life as a college
student would be much more exciting and
different than my former lifestyle.
Now, as my first year ends, I am left to
ponder on one question: “Has my first year
of college lived up to my expectations?”
I have had a much different experience
so far than what I expected. As a
commuter, I have not seen much of a
shift in my lifestyle. Unlike many of my
peers, I am not living alone for the first
time surrounded by strangers who I must
befriend to have any sort of social life.
Instead, I still live in my childhood
home in the town I have lived in my
whole life, still work at the same job,
and still spend most of my free time
with my friends from high school. I have
had the opportunity to stick to what is
comfortable, and I have chosen to do so
throughout this year.
Although I sometimes feel discontent
as my college life has not been as exciting
as I expected, I am thankful for the
decisions I have made. I do not have to
worry about creating and maintaining my
new lifestyle; I have had the opportunity
to grow.
Throughout this school year, I have
gained a better understanding of who I
am as a student and person. Although I
have not made many close friends yet, I
have met many amazing professors and
fellow students who have inspired me and
guided me on my path for the future.
Taking what I have learned both
inside and outside of the classroom, I
can better navigate the world, recognize
my strengths, and feel more competent
moving forward through college and
eventually my career.
If high school senior me could see
me now, she would probably be a little
disappointed that I have a lack of “crazy
college stories,” but she would be proud of
the person college has helped me become.
�The Beacon - March 30, 2022
Sports
Sports
19
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GOLF: Men's and women's teams finish up their seasons
By Christopher Gowarty
Co-Sports Editor
Last weekend, the men’s and women’s golf
teams took one step closer to ending their
2021-2022 seasons. The men competed
in the 2022 MAC Championships as the
women faced Misericordia University and
King's College in a tri-match.
After the first day of the championship,
the men’s team placed fourth out of nine
teams overall with a score of 329, trailing
Stevens, Arcadia and Misericordia. Senior
Michael Sherrick led all Colonels after
the first day with a score of 81. Following
Sherrick are junior Andrew Finke and
first-year Max Cocchi who both had a
score of 84.
After the end of the second day, the
Colonels held their fourth place spot and
finished with a final score of 672. Sherrick
continued as the lead scorer for Wilkes
with 162 and placed 12th overall out of
43 golfers in the championship. First-year
Cole Jungwirth was right behind Sherrick
as he placed 13th in a two-way tie with a
score of 165.
“We had a rough start yesterday,” said
head coach Guy Rothery. “We had a few
rookies in their first MAC championship
who I think were a little nervous and the
conditions weren’t as good, but as a whole
I thought we played pretty well.”
The men’s team headed into the
championships with a record of 6-8 on the
season.
In the fall portion of their season, the
Colonels found themselves splitting their
matches to earn a 3-3 record before fall
break. However, the spring portion has
proven difficult for the team as they sit at
a record of 3-5 in the second half of their
season.
Despite their struggles in the spring, the
Colonels still had their bright moments
throughout the year. The team began
both portions of their season with a win,
defeating rival King’s College 327-351 in
the fall opener and Misericordia 328-337
in the spring opener. In a 27-hole matchup
at the Glenmaura Invitational, Finke shot
a 119 to place him fourth overall out of
30 golfers. His performance led Wilkes to
a third place finish out of six teams and
earned him MAC Freedom men’s golfer of
the week honors.
“It was impressive to see the
improvement in everyone’s game,” said
Sherrick. “Everyone who plays golf has
good and bad rounds but it seems like
everyone on the team has improved their
game on some level over the course of the
season.”
In their tri-match against Misericordia
and Kings, the women’s team defeated
Misericordia 435-457 and lost against
Kings 435-417. Senior Sarah Sorber led all
Colonels in scoring by shooting 96 on the
day, placing fourth out of 16 golfers. Senior
Gwen MacConnell followed Sorber with a
score of 106 and led senior Cassidy Taylor’s
score of 108, senior Marrisa Korea’s score
of 125 and junior Cally Erickson’s score of
139.
After their tri-match, the women’s team
enters their MAC Championship with a
record of 3-11. The Colonels found the
majority of their success in the fall by
defeating Misericordia 444-468 in their
first match on September 12 and the
Cougars once again on Oct. 9 by a score of
411-433. The spring portion of their season
has been challenging, as the Colonels have
lost to all four teams they have faced in
both of the tri-matches they have played
in.
“I think we go into every match with
the mindset of giving it our all and trying
our best,” said Sorber. “One of the most
important things is not letting the game
get the best of you and always continuing
to have fun no matter what.”
The men’s team will play two more
matches before their season is complete,
as they face the University of Scranton
on April 26 and Misericordia University
on April 29. The women’s team will
wrap up their season with their MAC
Championships, which will occur on April
30 and May 1.
Photos courtesy of gowilkesu.com
Junior Andrew Finke shoots a shot up hill to the next patch.
Senior Sarah Sorber chips a shot off the green towards the hole.
�The Beacon - April 27, 2022
Sports
20
LAX: Men’s and Women’s teams both fall to Stevens 20-5
By Jason Eberhart
Asst. Sports Editor
The women’s and men’s lacrosse
teams seasons are both almost finished.
Although both teams have been
eliminated from postseason contention,
they look to finish their seasons on a
positive note.
The women’s team took on the Stevens
Ducks on Saturday at Schmidt Stadium,
their last home game of the season. Not
much clicked for the Colonels as they
were outdueled 20-5 on the afternoon.
That has been the story of the season
for Wilkes as they are currently on a six
game losing streak and sit at 3-11 on the
season.
“The biggest struggle for the team
so far this year has definitely been
the injuries,” said head coach Amber
McCarver. “We have had 4 ACL injuries
so far this year, two of which occurred
during big games. Losing players this
late in the season has been tough for
the team and we are going to need our
younger classmen to step up big for us,
but I truly believe that they have it in
them to do so.”
With so many injuries it has been
tough for the team to find any real
consistency with its lineups, which is
not ideal when playing a tough MAC
Freedom schedule.
However, adversity is not something
new to this team, as they were without
a coach just weeks before the season
started. Despite that, the group has stuck
together and now feel like they are closer
than ever as the season winds down.
“The biggest improvement as a team
I feel would be our overall dedication
to the sport,” said senior midfielder
Savannah Bauman. “We came so close
as a family this season, and I feel this is
due to the instability of fall ball and early
season prior to Coach Amber joining
us. We really showed that we wanted to
continue with our love for lacrosse, and
clearly did everything in our power to
do so.”
The men’s team did not fare well either
as they traveled to Hoboken, N.J. to take
on Stevens. They fell to the top-ranked
Ducks 20-5 on Saturday afternoon to
bring their overall record to 4-12.
Despite a tough year, the Colonels
offense has been a bright spot. They
averaged around ten goals a game, sitting
right in the middle of the conference.
“Our biggest improvement this year
is scoring quickly in transition,” said
head coach Curtis Jaques. “I really
enjoy watching our players create
something out of nothing, unscripted
yet fundamental lacrosse.”
Four Colonels have reached the
100 point milestone in their senior
campaigns. Senior midfielders Eric
Ormsby, Alex Meyers, and Ethan
Weaver, as well as senior attacker Luke
Palladino were able to get the coveted
100th point during different matches of
the season.
Both the women’s and men’s teams will
look to finish their seasons with a win
as they take on cross-town rival King’s
tonight. The women’s team will travel
to King’s to play at 6 p.m., while it will
be senior night for the men’s team at
Schmidt Stadium at 7 p.m.
TENNIS: Men’s and Women’s teams eager to start postseason
By Jason Eberhart
Asst. Sports Editor
The women’s and men’s tennis teams
concluded their home matches at the
Ralston Athletic Complex for the season
with a pair of them over the weekend.
They took on DeSales University for
a MAC Freedom match on Saturday,
before concluding their non conference
schedule against RIT on Sunday.
The women’s team stayed perfect in
conference play with a 7-2 victory over
the Bulldogs.
A neck-and-neck match for the men’s
team left the Colonels defeated by
Desales 5-4.
The women’s team is currently at
7-5 and the men’s team at 7-6. Both
teams are used to running through the
regular season on the way to the MAC
Championships. However, this year they
have been tested by some of the teams
they have faced.
“I inherited a very difficult schedule,
and I don’t think they were used to being
challenged in almost every match,” said
head coach Todd Kane. “It’s definitely
led to some confidence issues with some
of the team. But they have responded
very well in the conference.”
Despite the confidence issues, the
Colonels are right where they want to
be heading into postseason play. Both
teams are in control of their own destiny
of where they are going to be seeded for
the MAC Championships.
“The mindset is the same as it has
always been,” said senior Dasha
Yakhins. “We need to keep working
hard, keep fighting, and enjoy the game,
even when it gets tough.”
Things will definitely get tough as
both teams look to be on a collision
course with the top-seeded Stevens
Ducks in the playoffs. The men’s team
will look to avenge a 9-0 loss earlier in
the season.
The women’s match will be resumed
from a suspension on Tuesday April 26,
as the Colonels currently trail 4-1.
“This year we are striving to go to the
finals of the MAC Freedom because last
year we fell short in the semifinals,”
said sophomore Cole Gibson.
Both the women’s and men’s teams
look to go into the postseason with a
win as they travel to take on Arcadia
on Saturday to conclude their regular
season.
Photo: The Beacon/Ariel Reed
Senior Dasha Yakhins returned the ball to the back corner of the court in
effort to close out the set.
�The Beacon - April 27, 2022
Sports
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BASE:Walk-off win highlights series sweep over Del.Val.
By Baylee Guedes
Co-Sports Editor
The Colonels baseball team is riding
out the season above .500 as they
have their final games of the season at
King’s College on Friday and at home
on Saturday against the Monarchs in a
Senior Day doubleheader.
In the conference, the blue and
gold are under .500, but their out of
conference games have pushed them to
a high overall record.
Wilkes started out their season
with an eight game win streak and has
maintained a winning season.
Wilkes alumnus Kevin Gryboski is in
his fourth season as head coach of the
Colonels and has maintained above a
.500 season for two years in a row. He
motivates his team by making sure they
stayed focused every game.
“We have played a ton of one run
games this season in the conference,”
said Gryboski. “One bounce or one
pitch either way and we could be sittin
in a different position than where we are
today.”
Senior Michael Patrizio leads the team
with a batting average of .350 with 41
hits and 13 RBIs (as of April 23). He and
his teammates focus on staying active at
the plate to back up their defense with
offensive contributions.
In
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Photo: The Beacon/Ariel Reed
Junior AJ Brosious gets hugged by senior Rob Iacono after the walk-off win.
over Delaware Valley University.
Game one went into extra innings as
the Colonels and Aggies had a tied ball
game in the bottom of the seventh.
The Aggies scored in the top of the first
inning off of a pass ball and the Colonels
did not answer until the bottom of the
sixth inning with a single to left field by
first year Zack Luksic, who brought in
junior AJ Brosious.
Wilkes held DelVal into the bottom of
the ninth and scored by capitalizing on
a bad throw by the Aggies. The run was
scored by junior Jason Spezzaferra who
got on base with a single to left field.
Wilkes won 2-1 and senior Tony
Moletoris collected the win on the
mound, pitching a complete nine
innings allowing six hits, one run and
added six strikeouts.
“It felt great to get the win today,” said
Moletoris. “We needed this win just for
Senior Rachel Pritchard leads the
team with an active batting average of
.406 adding 26 hits, 10 runs and 11 RBIs
(as of April 23).
“After playing collegiate softball for
five years now, being a leader at the
plate has come with experience,” said
Pritchard. “While this achievement
is commendable, it is about being
successful in each game as it contributes
to success for everyone.”
In their most recent doubleheader, the
Colonels split with DelVal at the Aggies
home field.
Game one went in Wilkes’ favor as
they held DelVal in the bottom of the
seventh, winning 5-4.
No runs were scored until the fifth
inning when first year Nicole Howell
singled to left field, scoring senior Erin
Cabry. Junior Hope Mullins singled to
the shortstop and brought in sophomore
Kaylie Capriotti, making the score 2-0.
To finish out the fifth inning scoring
burst, Pritchard singled down the left
field line, bringing in Howell.
The Aggies scored in the bottom of
the fifth, but the Colonels answered in
the sixth as Howell got her second RBI
of the game, scoring Cabry.
A DelVal solo home run brought the
score to 4-3 in Wilkes’ favor, but the
Colonels secured the win at the top
of the seventh when first year Kayla
Burleson singled to right field, bringing
in senior CayleeMae Williams.
“It felt great to get the winning RBI,”
said Burleson. “I am so glad I was able to
help my team out in a tough situation.”
The Aggies got another run off of a
momentum and confidence for the end
of the season. It was hard fought but well
deserved.”
The second game proved to be in
Wilkes favor as they won 2-0.
The game remained scoreless until
the bottom of the fourth inning when
graduate student Dominick Bayo singled
to left-center, bringing in Patrizio and
junior Max Alessi.
“It felt great,” said Bayo. “I was just
doing my part to help the team win.
You never know what is going to be
a defining moment in a game, so it’s
always good to come up big when the
opportunity arises.”
Wilkes’
defense
held
DelVal
throughout the entirety of the game, not
allowing any runs.
Senior pitcher Gage Coudriet got
the win on the mound after pitching
6.2 innings with no runs scored, only
allowing four hits and a walk, adding
five strikeouts. Junior pitcher Sawyer
Kemp closed the seventh inning on the
mound for Wilkes, ending the game.
Wilkes looks to finish out their season
strong as they take on their cross-town
rival.
“Our goals for the last week of the
season are the same, to go out and
compete and win games,” said Moletoris.
“Especially this week with King’s, these
games are just as important as the rest of
the games this season.”
SOFT: Clutch hitting allows for series split against Del. Val.
By Baylee Guedes
Co-Sports Editor
The softball team is right under
.500 as they head into their last week
of play. They are sitting below .200 in
conference play and will finish out their
season in a home doubleheader as they
host Lycoming College tonight at 4 p.m..
Wilkes started out their season with
a three game win streak on their spring
break trip to Myrtle Beach.
The Colonels are coached by Jackie
Klahold who is in her third season as
head coach.
“Heading into our final 2 double
headers of the season, we are looking to
finish on a strong note,” said Klahold.
“Have some momentum going into the
off season and into the fall next year.
double RBI, but the Colonels got the
final out and won the game 5-4.
Mullins started on the mound, pitching
four innings with no hits, no runs, one
walk and added four strikeouts. Senior
Rhia Aurand finished the game and
picked up the win pitching three innings
allowing five hits, four runs, one walk
and added two strikeouts.
The second game led to a 7-2 loss
as Wilkes did not get their bats going
until their final time at the plate in the
seventh inning. The runs were scored
by freshman Emily Murphy off of
another Howell hit and by Howell off of
a sacrifice fly by senior Emma Stauffer.
Wilkes looks to finish their season at
home as they host Lycoming College
tonight.
�The Beacon - April 27, 2022
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22
Getting to know...
Cole Gibson
Sophomore Tennis Player
The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week April 13 to April 20
Why Gibson was selected: In a 9-0 victory against Lycoming on
April 19, Gibson earned a win for the Colonels as the No. 1 Single
in two sets by scores of 6-3 and 6-2. He also helped Wilkes win
the No. 2 Doubles match alongside first-year Rodniel Senson by a
score of 8-3.
Name: Cole Gibson
Year: Sophomore
Major: Business Management
Hometown: Miami, Fl.
High School: Palmetto Senior H.S.
Position: No. 1
Driving force for your decision to
come to Wilkes?
I came to Wilkes because of the
academics and the tennis team.
Favorite memory as a Colonel?
My favorite memory as a colonel is
almost beating DeSales last year during
the season because if we had beaten them
we would have gone to the finals and
played against Stevens.
Hopes for this season as a Colonel?
This season as a Colonel I hope that we
are able to beat DeSales to go to the finals
of the conference tournament.
When/Why did you first begin
playing?
I began playing tennis when I was
seven, but I never focused on tennis
primarily until I was midway through
middle school because I was also playing
baseball.
Editor’s note : Athlete of the Week s elec tions are deter mined by the spor t s
staf f each week. At the e nd of the acade mic year, we w ill post a reader poll
on Tw itte r @ Wilkes B eacon to c row n an “Athlete of the Year."
The Beacon/Ariel Reed
Favorite thing to do during practice?
During practice, I like to work on
improving shots that would be difficult
to hit in a match, such as drop shots or
winners down the line.
Other interests or hobbies off of the
field?
Hobbies that I like to do off the
field are playing spike ball, biking and
fishing.
Favorite meal to eat on campus?
Which Wich is one of the top places
to go because the sandwiches are
always good. The POD is also great
because of the sushi and other snacks.
What color/flavor of Gatorade is
your favorite?
The Gatorade flavors that are my
favorites are glacier freeze and fruit
punch.
Most influential person in your life?
The most influential person in my life
is my father because he taught me how
to make decisions and the importance
of having to work hard.
A quote you live your life by?
A quote that I live by is “Only he
who can see the invisible can do the
impossible.”
Anyone to give a shout-out to?
I want to give a shout-out to everyone
that has supported me with playing
tennis throughout the years and helped
me improve.
- Compiled by Ariel Reed, Managing
Editor
�The Beacon - Aprl 27, 2022
Getting to know...
23
Sports
Rachel Pritchard
Graduate-Student Softball Player
The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week April 13 to April 20
Why Rachel Pritchard was selected: In a doubleheader against the
University of Scranton on April 14, Pritchard earned a completegame victory in the circle in the first game. In the second game,
Pritchard supplied a walk-off, two-run double to secure the sweep.
Name: Rachel Pritchard
Year: Senior
Major: Neuroscience
Minor: Psychology
Hometown: Wilmington, Del.
High School: Concord H.S.
Position: P/INF
Driving force for your decision to
come to Wilkes?
I transferred here in 2019 because of
the level of academics Wilkes offered.
I heard the softball program was also
highly regarded and I thought that
Wilkes would be a good fit.
Favorite memory as a Colonel?
My favorite memory as a Colonel
was meeting friends that I will keep
for the rest of my life. I think that
softball has brought us closer together
and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Hopes for this season as a Colonel?
My teammates and I are hoping to
make the playoffs.
When/Why did you first begin
playing?
I first started playing around when
I was eight. My parents were very
supportive and helped me improve
my game as I got older and continued
my softball journey.
Favorite thing to do during
practice?
I think my favorite thing to do
during practice would be to pitch to
batters but also get a chance to hit off
of the other pitchers.
Other interests or hobbies off of the
field?
I really like reading in my free time.
I’m sure after graduating I will have
more time to find more interests off the
field.
Favorite meal to eat on campus?
Any free food that is given to us, does
not really matter what it is. Also shoutout to the waffle truck (All Belgium) for
always being around campus.
What color/flavor of Gatorade is
your favorite?
My favorite is the yellow Gatorade.
Most influential person in your life?
I don’t think I could just pick one
person; I think the most influential
people in my life are my parents. I
wouldn’t be who I am today without
them and their support.
A quote you live your life by?
“It ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s
about how hard you can get hit and keep
moving forward. How much you can
take and keep moving forward. That’s
how winning is done.”
-Rocky Balboa
Anyone to give a shout-out to?
Shout-out to my parents and
teammates for pushing me to be the best
I can be every day. (Special shout-out to
Baylee Guedes.)
- Compiled by Ariel Reed, Managing
Editor
Editor’s note: Athlete of the Week s elec tions are deter mined by the spor ts
staff each week. At the end of the academic year, we w ill post a reader poll
on Tw it ter @WilkesB eacon to crow n an “Athlete of the Year."
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<p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p>
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�INTRODUCTION
Dr. Terese Wignot
Assocrate Provost
WELCOME
Dr. Patrick F. Leahy
President
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
CLOSING REMARKS
Dr. Anne A. Skleder
Senior Vice President/Provost
�PRESENTERS
Dr. Mischelle B. Anthony
Associate Professor/Chair, English
Associate Professor,/Chair, Nursing
Dr. Edward T. Bednarz
Asslstant Professor,Mechanical
Dr. Donald E. Mencer
Associate Professor/Chair,Chemistry
Dr. Barbara A.
Dr. Susan J. Malkemes
Engineering
Bracken
AssociateProfessor/Chair,Mathematics&
Computer
Science
Dr. David R. Carey
Associate Professor/Chair, Electrical
Engineering
Dr. Kalen M. A. Churcher
Assistant Professor, Communication
Dr. Jennifer J.
Edmonds
lnterim Dean, Jay S. Sidhu School of
&
Leadership
Studies
Buslness
Dr. Prahlad N. Murthy
Associate Dean/Professor,Environmental
Engineering & Earth Sciences
Dr. Diane M. Polachek
Professor/Chair, Education - Undergraduate
Dr. Rhonda Rabbit,
Dean, School of Education
Dr. Paul Riggs
Dean, College of Arts,
Humanities & Socia/ Sciences
Dr. Karen Frantz Fry
Assistant Professor,
Education - Undergraduate
Mr. Eric A. Ruggiero
Assoclate Professor/ Chair,
lntegrative Media & Art
Dr. Holly T. Frederick
Asslstant Professor, Environmental
Engineering & Earth Sciences
Dr. Michael Steele
Professor of Biology/H. Fenner Chair of
Research, Biology
Dr. Mark D. Stine
Dr. Suzanne M. Galella
Associate Professor, Education - Undergraduate Associate Professor/Chair,
Communication Studles
Dr. Rafael Garcia
Assistant Professor, Foreign
Languages
Dr. Sid P. Halsor
Professor/Chair, Environmental Engineering
Earth Sciences
Dr. William Hudson
Dean, College of Science and
Dr. Jeffrey A. Stratford
Associate Professor, BiologY
&
Engineering
Dr. Steven L. Thomas
Associate Professor/Chair, Performing Arts
Dr. Diane E. Wenger
Associate Professor/Co-Chair,
Global History, Languages & Philosophy
Attorney Ruth C. Hughes
Visiting Assistant Prof essor, lay S. Sidhu
School of Buslness & Leadership
Dr. Lisa A. Kadlec
Associate Professor,
Biology
Dr. Kyle L. Kreider
Associafe Professor/Chair, Political Science
Dr. Del M. Lucent
Assistant Professor, Physics
Dr. Grace Xiao
Assoclate Professor/lnt. Chair,
Jay S. Sidhu School of Eusiness & Leadership
Dr. Deborah Zbegner
Dean, Passan School of Nursing
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Pi Sigma Alpha Award in Political Science
Beth A. Gilbert
Raymond R. Ritz Award (Sociology)
Jessica M. Drebot
Outstanding Graduate in Psychology
Karly M. Mason
Jaroslav Moravec Award (Sociology)
Troy D. Carey
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Oustanding Communications Studies Graduate
Nicole E. Zukowski
Tom Bigler Scholar Award
James M. Jaskolka-Butler
HUMANITIES
Annette Evans Humanities Award
Sara A. Pisak
Frank J. J. Davies Award - Education Track
Gabriella N. Romanelli
Frank J. J. Davies Award - Writing Track
Sara A. Pisak
Frank J. J. Davies Award - Digital Humanities Track
Jason A. Klus
The Taft Achilles Rosenberg Naparsteck Scholarship
Michael L. Morrison
GLOBAL CULTURES
Phi Alpha Theta Book Award
Thomas J. Schmidt
Outstanding Graduate in Spanish
Jason A. Klus
INTEGRATIVE MEDIA AND ART
Outstand ing Ach ievement
in Digital Design and Media Art
Melissa H. Scott
Kahdijah Venable
Richard Fuller Excellence in the Arts Award
Torin C. Keefer
BASS Award
lsrael L. Rodriguez
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE FOR
THE COLLEGE OF ARTS, HUMANITIES,
AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Jason A. Klus
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Outstanding Research Award
Deep Patel
Michael G. Warkala
Outstanding Scholar (highest GPA)
Somiah E. Almeky
Joel Rosenthal Award in Biology
Sebastian Moreno,
Kaitlin M. Schafer
CHEMISTRY
American Chemical Society Susquehanna Valley
Local Section Award
Brandon R. Harris
American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award
in Analytical Chemistry
Sarah R. Nichols
Outstanding Freshman Chemistry
Award
Nicholas Fitzpatrick
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND PHYSICS
Dr. Umid R. Nejib Award for Outstanding
Achievement in Electrical Engineering
Bernard J. Socha
Frederick E. Bellas Award
for Outstanding Physics
Student
Tracey G. Oellerich
Award
Student Award
Voris B. Hall Distinguished Physics Student
Lucas K. Domulevicz
Outstanding Bioengineering Graduate
Bryant Morocho
Teresa N. Wasiluk
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND EARTH SCIENCES
Outstanding Achievement
in Environmental Engineering
Jeffrey D. Mastrantuono
Zachary R. Sullivan
Air Force ROTC Distinguished Graduate
Lieutenant Corbin A. Sherman
Presented by Flyboys US Army Air Corps
6th College Training Detachment, Bucknell University College (1943-44)
Lieutenant Colonel John J. Baum
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Mathematics
Achievement in Computer Science
James G. DeCosmo Award in
Tracey G. Oellerich
Outstanding
Eric M. Klemchak
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
Top Academic Performer in Mechanical
Engineering
Outstanding Achievement in Mechanical
Mechanical Engineering Service Award
Brandon G. Petrouskie
Engineering Brian D. Schoonmaker
David S. Lee
OUTSTAND!NG GRADUATE FOR THE
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING Tracey
G. Oellerich
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Academic Achievement Award
Donachatch Kiangsiri
Academic Achievement Award Business Administration
Accounting
Academic Achievement Award
Finance
Michael S. Zudjelovic
Academic Achievement
Management
Merisa L. Plavin
MBA
Jesse R. Heywood
Academic Achievement
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William B. Robinson
Angellica Ceballos
Peggy L. Kipa
Michael A. Kolinovsky
Nicholas Budzyn
Academic Achievement Award
Sports Management
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Dean s Award
for Excellence in Management
Dean's Award
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Madeleine S. Brownsey
Donachatch Kiangsiri
Thomas A. Matthews
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William B. Robinson
Professor Ted Engel Award for Excellence in Finance
Joseph J. Harth
ENTREPRENEURSHIP, LEADERSHIP AND MARKETING
- Entrepreneurship Edward J. Powell
Alexandria Thompson
Academic Achievement Award - Marketing
Academic Achievement Award
Dean's Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurship
Edward J. Powell
Dean's Award for Excellence in Marketing
Jamie M. Seyler
Dean's Award for Excellence in Sports Management
Madeleine S. Brownsey
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Jamie M. Seyler
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Outstanding Elementary and Early Childhood
Teacher Education Student
Theresa R. Kloeker
Outstanding Middle Level
Teacher Education Student
Adam J. M. Glassic
Outstanding Secondary
Teacher Education Student
Devin J. Dunn
Outstanding Special Education
Teacher Education Student
Kayla M. Creed
Marla Hosie Memorial Award
Corey J. Moore
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE FOR
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Sydney R. Schafer
NURSING
Outstanding Clinical Practice Award
Savannah J. McCauley
Academic Excellence Award
Olivia T. Hess
OUTSTAND!NG GRADUATE FOR
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Sarah M. Wasley
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�INTRODUCTION
Ms. Barbara E. King
Associate Dean, Student Affairs
GREETINGS
Dr, Paul S. Adams
Vice President, Student Affairs
THE PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
CLOSING REMARKS
Dr. Patrick F. LeahY
President
Many of the academic awards at Witkes ore named for former professors, such
as Jaroslav Moravec, Atfred Bastress, James DeCosmo, and Tom Bigler' This
year, three awards have been created or renamed for professors who have
teft us far too early in life, All are greatly missed for their abilities' mentoring,
camaraderie, and friendship. Most of atl, though, the influence they had on
students - urging them to develop a creative eye to perfection and striving for
excellence - cannot be rePlaced.
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Dr. Jeffrey R.
Alves
Dean/9idhu School of
Business
Dr. Thomas J. Baldino
Arts,
Sciences
lnterim Dean/College of
Humanities, & Socio/
Dr. Sid p. Halsor
professor, Environmental
Engineering & Earth Science
Dr. Kyle L. Kreider
Associote Professor/Chair, political
Science
Dr. Anne Heineman Batory
Professor/Chair, Sidhu School
Business
of
Dr. Lawrence T. Kuhar
Associate Professor,/Chair, English
&.
Philosophy
Dr. Edward T. Bednarz
Electrical
Visiting Assistant Professor,
Engineering
Dr. Barbara A. Bracken
Associate Professor/Chair,
& Computer
Mathematics
Science
lntegrative Media & Art
Associate Professor/Chair,
Chemistry
Dr. Linda S. Gutierrez
Assistont Professor' Biology
Engineering
Dr. Mark D. Stine
Associote P r of e sso r/C h oi r,
Communications Studies
Bruns
Dean/ College of Science &
Dr. Jennifer J. Edmonds
Associ ate P r ofe sso r/C h ai r, Si d h u Sch o o I
of Business
Ms. Teresa
Dr. Thyagarajan Srinivasan
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Engineering
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Director of Theatre, Visual
Dr. Eric A. Ruggiero
Associote Professor/Chair,
Dr. Amy L. Bradley
Dr. Dare A.
Dr. Loran E. Lewis
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Dr. Suzanne M. Galella
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on
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Undergraduate
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Assistont Professor, Foreign Languages
Gardner
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Dr. Rhonda A. Waskiewicz
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Dr. Diane E. Wenger
Associate professor/Co-Chair,
Gtobal History & Longuages
Dr. Brian E. Whitman
Associate professor/Choir,
Environmental Engineering
Science
& Earth
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AWARD
RECIPIENT
HOMETOWN
Pi Sigma Alpha Award in
Political Science
Nour Elbattah
Stephanie R, Wogan
Larksville, PA
Tewksbury, MA
Raymond R. Ritz Award (Sociology)
Rhonda E, Lynch
Susquehanna, PA
Outstanding Graduate in Psychology
Julia A. Cikota
Harding, PA
Jaroslav Moravec Award (Sociology)
Alysha M. Bixler
Williamstown, PA
AWARD
RECIPIENT
HOMETOWN
Outstanding Research Award
Colleen M. Pike
Bryant Morocho
BIOLOGY & HEALTH SCIENCES
Dallas, PA
Hiral C. Patel
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Mountaintop, PA
Outstanding Scholar (highest GPA)
Robert J. Sperazza
Pittston, PA
Rosenthal Award
Patrick R. Lello
Dupont, PA
RECIPIENT
Phillip L. Esempio
HOMETOWN
Nazareth, PAD
Phillip L.
Esempio
Nazareth, PAD
Jarret
Colvin
Gum
Stroudsburg, PA
Conshohocken, PA
CHEMISTRY
AWARD
Alfred E. Bastress Award
for Senior Research
American Chemical
Section Award
Society
Outstanding Freshman
Chemistry Award
S.
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COMMUNICATIONS STUDIES
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RECIPIENT
Communications Studies Award
Dominick D. Costantino,
Tom Bigler Scholars Award
Christine M.
HOMETOWN
Jr.
Lee
Hanover Twp., PA
BloomsburY, NJ
ENGINEERING & PHYSICS
AWARD
Dr. Umid R. Nejib Award
for
Outstanding Achievement in
Electrical Engineering
ENGLISH & PHILOSOPHY
_
AWARD
RECIPIENT
HOMETOWN
Annette Evans Humanities Award
Catelyn M. Sofio
Exton, PAD
Frank J. J. Davies Award
Miranda K. Baur
Gabriella K. Zawacki
James M. Alderiso
Dallas, PA
Old Forge, PA
Bethlehem, PAD
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STUDIES + MARKETING
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RECIPIENT
Academic Achievement
Award - Entrepreneurship
Allison M.
Academic Achievement
Award - Marketing
Dominic J. Manzione
Dean's Award for Excellence
in
Tory L.
Dean5 Award for Excellence
in
Evana
Entrepreneurship
Marketing
Kristofco
Price
Manandhar
HOMETOWN
Hollidaysburg, PA
Honesdale, PA
Berwick, PA
Kathmandu, Nepal
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING & EARTH SCIENCES
AWARD
RECIPIENT
Outstanding Achievement
in Environmental Science
Keri M.
Skvarla
HOMETOWN
Nanticoke, PA
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FINANCE,
ACCOUNTING, + MANAGEMEN
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RECIPIENT
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Kaitlyn A.
Academic Achievement
Award - Business Administration
Kelly
Academic Achievement
Award - Finance
Megan E.
Academic Achievement
Award - Management
Deanna N.
Academic Achievement
Award - MBA
Gopu
PICPA Award for Excellence
in
Kaitlyn A.
Accounting
Dean's Award
in Business
Trochak
Heverly
Carl G.
Finance
Avoca, PAD
Tunkhannock, PA
Allentown, PAD
Cresco, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Avoca, PAD
Phoenixville, PA
Megan E.
Heverly
Allentown, PAD
Daniel V.
Curry
Drexel Hill, PA
Dean's Award for Excellence in
Management
Chase
Santoro
Professor Ted Engle Award for
Excellence in
Moore
Kiron
for Excellence
Administration
Chase
HOMETOWN
GLOBAL HISTORY & LANGUAGES
AWARD
RECIPIENT
HOMETOWN
Phi Alpha Theta Book Award
Richelle M.
Smith
Grigoriev
Elizabeth M. Dollman
Nesquehoning, PA
Outstanding Graduate in Spanish
Milana
Lexington, NC
Beachwood, NJ
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AWARD
RECIPIENT
Outstanding Achievement in
lntegrative Media and Art
SamanthaAnn E.
Eric N.
HOMETOWN
Kerpovich
Larsen
Drums, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Richard Fuller Excellence
in the
Arts Award
Chelsea D. Fufaro
Dallas, PA
MATHEMATICS & COMPUTER SCIENCE
AWARD
RECIPIENT
HOMETOWN
James G. DeCosmo Award
in Mathematics
Krystina M. Baker
Nanticoke, PA
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING + ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
AWARD
Outstanding Achievement in
Mechanical Engineering
RECIPIENT
HOMETOWN
Andrew J. Bergey
Ethan C. E. Culler
Kingston, PA
Nottingham, PAD
NURSING
AWARD
Outstanding Clinical Practice
Academic Excellence
Award
Award
RECIPIENT
HOMETOWN
Alyssa N. Amerosa
Kellie A. Taylo
Kunkletown, PA
Madison, NJ
Lisa R. Yumen
Danville, PA
TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM
AWARD
RECIPIENT
HOMETOWN
Outstanding Elementary+ Early
Childhood Teacher Education Student Jamie L. Barlow
Shenandoah, PA
Outstanding Middle Level Teacher
Education Student
Megan M. Petrochko
Nanticoke, PA
Outstandi ng Secondary Teacher
Education Student
Catelyn M.
Outstanding Special Education
Teacher Education Student
Jonathan A.
Forty Fort, PAD
Marla Hosie Memorial Award
Kristen A.
Pittston, PA
Sofio
Martin
Santey
Exton, PAD
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
AWARD
RECIPIENT
HOMETOWN
Music Award
Kelly M. Pleva
Schuylkill Haven, PA
Theatre Award
James M. Alderiso
Bethlehem, PAD
�COLLEGE OF ARTS, HUMANITIES, & SOCIAL SCIENCES
RECIPIENT
AWARD
Outstanding Graduate for the
College of Arts, Humanities,
and Social Sciences
Katherine C.
Dodson
HOMETOWN
Wilkes-Barre, PA
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
AWARD
RECIPIENT
HOMETOWN
Outstanding Graduate for the
College of Science and Engineering
Ethan C. E. Culler
Nottingham, PAD
SIDHU SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP
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RECIPIENT
Outstanding Graduate for the
Jay S. Sidhu School of Business
& Leadership
Jessica M.
Batchler
HOMETOWN
Hanover Twp., PA
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�TNTRODUCTION
Ms. Barbara E. King
Associate Dean, Student Affqirs
GREETINGS
Dr. Terese M. Wignot
I nte ri m Se n i or V i ce P resi d e nt/P rovost
THE PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
CLOSING REMARKS
Dr. Paul S. Adams
Vice President, Student Affairs
�BEHAVIORAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES
AWARD
RECIPIENT
HOMETOWN
Pi Sigma Alpha
Brandon M. Wesneski
Canton, PA
Raymond R. Ritz Award
Dawn M. DiMaria
Forty Fort, PA
Outstanding Graduate in Psychology
Amy N. Asher
Endicott, NY
Jaroslav Moravec Award
Jonathan J. Casey
Warrior Run, PA
RECIPIENT
HOMETOWN
BIOLOGY & HEALTH SCIENCES
AWARD
Bartlow
Rosenthal Memorial Award
Christopher M.
Outstanding Research Award
Jacquelyn H. Gallo
Thomas B. Mike
Bhumi B. Patel
Muncy, PA
Waynesboro, PA
Shavertown, PA
Mountaintop, PA
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & ACCOUNTTNG
AWARD
RECIPIENT
HOMETOWN
Academic Achievement Awards ----ABBA
Kimberly M. Lyons
Stroudsburg, PA
Accounting
Melanie D. Nolt
Manheim, PA
Business Administration
Tyler Ryan
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Finance
Melanie D. Nolt
Manheim, PA
Management
Scott W. Skammer
Dallas, PA
Marketing
Anas Alghfily
Saudi Arabia
MBA
Lawrence Michalesko
White Haven, PA
Melanie D. Nolt
Manheim, PA
Business Administration
Joshua C. Haag
Center Valley, PA
Finance
Melanie D. Nolt
Manheim, PA
Management
Erin E. Donnelly
Parkesburg, PA
Marketing
Taurian K. Philip
N.
MBA
Jonathan E. Snyder
Weatherly, PA
PICPA Award
for Excellence
in Accounting
Deanl Awards for Excellence
Woodmere, NY
�CHEMISTRY
AWARD
RECIPIENT
HOMETOWN
Alfred E. Bastress Award
Caela R. Bernecker
Wilkes-Barre, PA
American Chemical Society
Section Award
Sean E. Pidgeon
Jermyn, PA
Catherine Bone Award
Alison M. Duda
Wilkes-Barre, PA
AWARD
RECIPIENT
HOMETOWN
Communications Studies Award
Kirstin J. Cook
Windham, ME
Tom Bigler Scholars Award
William John Thomas
Kirstin J. Cook
Nanticoke, PA
Windham, ME
AWARD
RECIPIENT
HOMETOWN
Outstanding Elementary
Teacher Education Student
Amanda B. Coombs
Hanover Twp., PA
Outstanding Middle Level
Education Student
Amanda M. Shonk
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Outstanding Secondary
Education Student Teacher
Ashley M. Zerfoss
Shavertown, PA
Outstanding Special Education
Student Teacher
Philip M. Leid
Denver, PA
Marla Hosie Memorial Award
Jeanne E. Cannon
Coaldale, PA
AWARD
RECIPIENT
HOMETOWN
Outstanding Achievement in
Electrical Engineering
Nicholas J. Watkins
Courtdale, PA
Outstanding Achievement in
Mechanical Engineering
Wyatt
Nottingham, PA
Outstanding Achievement by a
Transfer Student into Engineering
Andrew M. Razawich
EDUCATION
R. F.
Culler
Tunkhannock
Ryan Pearson
Outstanding Achievement in Graduate
Engineering - Academics
Yehia Al Zawaidah
Jordan
Outstanding Achievement in Graduate
Engineering - Research
Songpo Li
Wilkes-Barre, PA
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RECIPIENT
Academic Achievement
Award - Entrepreneurship
Olivia G.
Waszkiewicz
Dean's Award for Excellence
in
Entrepreneurship
Nicholas J.
Wesley
HOMETOWN
Sauquoit, NY
La Grange, lL
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING & EARTH SCIENCES
AWARD
RECIPIENT
Outstanding Achievement in
Environmental Engineering
Elizabeth M.
Outstanding Achievement in
Environmental Science
Amber L. Uhrin
Drums, PA
AWARD
RECIPIENT
HOMETOWN
Annette Evans Humanities Award
Todd J. Oravic
Ashley, PA
Frank J. J. Davies Award
Jonathan R. Kadjeski
Joseph S. Waichulis
Ashley M. Zerfoss
Forty Fort, PA
Nanticoke, PA
Shavertown, PA
Phi Alpha Theta Book Award
Alexandra B. Madaya
Shavertown, PA
Outstanding Graduate in Spanish
Ryan
AWARD
RECIPIENT
HOMETOWN
Outstanding Achievement in
lntegrative Media and Art
Erin E. Gallagher
Kingston, PA
AWARD
RECIPIENT
HOMETOWN
James G. DeCosmo
Award in Mathematics
Nathan J. Sickle
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Eric R. Butler
lan McDevitt
Lewis A. Stalbird
Allentown, PA
Albrightsville, PA
Timothy H. Cheung
Kingston, PA
Computer Science Award
Computer lnformation Systems Award
Helsel
J. Burdick
HOMETOWN
Bloomsburg, PA
Madison, NY
Duryea, PA
�AWARD
RECIPIENT
Sarah M. Rollison
Lacee C. Beckman
HOMETOWN
AWARD
RECIPIENT
HOMETOWN
Music Award
Ryan J. Burdik
Madison, NY
Theatre Award
Luke Brady
West Pittston, PA
Award
Award
Outstanding Clinical Practice
Academic Excellence
Spring Brook Twp., PA
Sunbury, PA
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
COLLEGE OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
AWARD
RECIPIENT
Outstanding Graduate for the College
of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Kirstin J. Cook
HOMETOWN
Windham, ME
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & SCIENCE
AWARD
RECIPIENT
Outstanding Graduate for the
College of Science and Engineering Thomas B.
Nicholas J.
Mike
Watkins
HOMETOWN
Shavertown, PA
Courtdale, PA
SIDHU SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP
AWARD
RECIPIENT
HOMETOWN
Outstanding Graduate for the
Jay S, Sidhu School of Business
and Leadership
Erin E. Donnelly
Parkesburg, PA
AWARD
RECIPIENT
HOMETOWN
Outstanding Graduate for
the College of
Abigail M.
AWARD
RECIPIENT
The Teresa Jordan and Frank
Mehm Prize
Bethany R. Sharpless Lansing, NY
Education
Kaster
Mountaintop, PA
HOMETOWN
�PRESENTERS
Dr. Paul S.
Adams
Vice President, Student
Dr. Loran E. Lewis
Affairs
Assistant Professor,
Co m mu
Dr. Jeffrey R. Alves
Dean, Sidhu School of
and
Leadership
Business
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cati
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ns Stu
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s
Dr. Gina Z. Morrison
Associate Professor, Education
Dr. Barbara A. Bracken
Associate Professor/Chair,
& Computer Science
Dr. Amy L. Bradley
Associ ate P r of esso r/C
Mathematics
Dr. Kenneth A. Pidcock
Associate Professor/Chair, Biology
Dr. Diane M. Polachek
Professor, Education
h oi
r,
Chem
i
stry
Dr. Eric A. Ruggiero
Carey
Dr. David R.
Associate Professor/Chair,
AdjunctFaculty,ElectricalEngineering lntegrativeMedia
Dr. Jennifer J.
Edmonds
Dr. Mark D. Stine
AssociateProfessor/Chair,SidhuSchool Associate Professor/Chair,
of Business
Communications Studies
Ms. Suzanne K.
Galella
Education
Assistont Professor,
Dr. Steven L. Thomas
Associate Professor,
Performing Arts
Dr. Rafael Garcia
Assistont Professor, Foreign
Languages
Dr. Robert S. Gardner
Assistont Professor,
Dr. John B.
Gilmer
Education
Professor, Electrical
Engineering
Ms. Emily Havrilla
Assistont Professor,
Nursing
Dr. Kyle L. Kreider
Associ ate P r of e sso r,/C h ai r,
Science
P ol
iti cal
Dr. Lawrence T. Kuhar
Associ
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Pr
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h ai
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Dr. Diane E. Wenger
Associ ate P r ofe sso r,
Hi
sto ry
Dr. Brian E. Whitman
Asso ci ate P r ofesso r/C h ai r,
Environmental Engineering & Earth
Science
Dr. Linda A. Winkler
Dean, Coltege of Arts, Humanities,
& Socio/ Sciences
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wilkes University
2003 Academic Awards Ceremony
Featuring the presentation of awards
to students who have achieved academic
distinction during their career at
Wilkes University
May 10,2003
6:00P.M.
Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Student Center
Ballroom
�2003 Academic Awards CeremonY
Annuul
Acudemic Awards CeremonY
2003
Infroduction
Welcome
Dr.JosephE.(Tim)Gilmour
Presidelrt
Dinner
PresentationofAwards
ClosingRemarks
. Dr.Marave,neloeschke
Provost
Award recipients will have a
group photograph taken
followingtheceremony
�2003 Academic Awards Ceremony
*
AmyI( Westgate
JohnF. KennedyAward
A $1 00.00 saaings bond is awarded annually to the outstanding graduating senior
in Ameri,can History bjt The Greater Wilkes-Bate Democratic Club.
*
Phi Npha Theta Book Award
Tbis award recognizes excellmce in Hi,story Studies
Melissa D. Lasecki
at Wilkes tlniuusity, is
awa.rded,
to
an outstanding graduati,ng Hi.story major.
Mathematics and Computer Science
*
Computer Information Systems Award
l,drrana Solozano
Tbis award is presented annually to tbe graduating
seniat who in tbe opinion ofthe
Matbenatics and Computu kimcefacuhy, has acbieued tbe hi.ghest dhtinction infulfi,lling
the major requiremmbfor tbe baccalaureate degree in Cornputer Information Systens.
*
Computer Science Award
Leroy Mrozowski
leoJ. Plocicki
Tbis award is presented annually to the gradaating smior, who
in tbe opinion of tbe
Matbematics and Cornpater kiencefacuhy, has achieued tbe bigbest dhtinction i.n
fulfilling tbe rajor requirements for tho baccahureate degree in Computer Science.
*
MathematicsAward
Erik D. Stahlnecker
Tbis award is presmted annaally to tbe graduating seniori who in tbe opinion of tbe
Mathetruti.cs and Comfuter Sciencefacalty, has acbieued tbe bigbest dhtinction
Iulfilling
tbe najor requiremmts
for tbe baccahureate
dogree in
in
Matbenatics
Nursing
*
Outstanding Clinical Practice Award
KimberlyA. Serano
This award is presmted to the Seniornursing major wbo bas demonstrated accelbnce
in
clinical nurstng practice.
*
AcademicBxcellenceAward
SaraA. Ciotoli
This award h presented to tbe Senior nursi.ng ma1'or witb tbe higbest grafu pohrt aaerage.
*
Tbis
AcademicExcellenceAward
Michele Iakitsky
awail is presented to the RN nursing major with the bighest grafu potu t aoerage.
Social Sciences and Communications
*
Communications Deparhent Award
KylaM. Campbell
Tbis award is giaen annually to tbe Communication
Studia nwjor who best reJlects the
cotnbination of acafumic exal.lsnce andoutstandingleadersbip witbin tbe co-curriculars.
*
TomBiglerScholarsAward
Marcus E. Sowcik
Tbis auardrccogttizes tbose stufunts wbo upbold anddomonstrate the ideds ofscbohrchip
and pactice in tbefrcld ofioumaltsn: good writing, tenocit!, curiosity, accaraqt, faimas,
anddedicationtotruth.
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*
Pi Sigma Alpha
Peter E. Schmidt
Tbis award is giaen annually to tbe best student, usually a smior, in Politicdl Sciefice
fu Pi SigmaAlpba, the National Political Science Associ.ation.
Dr. Jaroslav G. Moravec Award
*
AmyK. \Yestgate
Tbh award is giaen to tbe outstanding graduate in Sociologt wbo will
graduate studies in sociohg or law.
*
Raymond R Ritz Award
be
pursuing
Rachel M. Fosco
Tbis award is giaen to a Soci.ohgt Mqior in recognitian of outstanding social seruice
Student Affairs
*
KellyM. Bogansky
prize recognizes an indiuidual from tbe Wilkes community wbo, by
aote of a select ammittee, exempwes moral courage, perseaerance, formi.dablc
TheresaJordan and Frank Mehm Prize
Tbis annual
fai,tb andasmse of unwauering opthnhm.
Collese of Arts. Sciences and Professional Studies
* Outstanding Graduate for the Arts
DaIe R. Heller
This award is giuen to the student who, in tbe opinion ofthefacully, is tbe outstanding
student gradaattng with a major in Art, Englhh, History, Matbunatics, Music, Masic
Education, Pbilosopby, Polilical Science, Sociotagt, Spanisb, Tbeater Arts, International
Studies, Cotnmunications,
*
Outstanding Graduate for Professional
Studies Mritrey
Tbis award is gtuen lo the student wbo, tn the opinion
B. Bull
ofthefaculty, is the outstanding
student graduating witb a najor ln Accounting, Applied Engineering Science$, Business
Ad.rninistration, Electrical Engineering, Enuironmental Engineeri.ng Bngineering
Management, llaterials Engineering Mecbanical Englneering Medlcal Tecbnohgt,
Eltnmtary Bducation.
Outstanding Graduate for the Sciences
Nurstng, Pltysics, Econornics, Education,
*
Del M. Lucent
in tbe opinion oftbefaculty, is the outstanding
student graduating wtth a maJor in Biologt, Biochemi.stry, Chenistry, Earth and
Enuironmental kimce, GeoEnuironntmtal Sciences, Computer Inforuwtion Systuns,
Conpiltel kience, PEchologt.
Tlth award h giaen to the student who,
�2003 Academic Arvards Ceremony
Biolow. Chemistrv and Health Science Prosrams
*
Steven Manniere
Rosenthal Memorial Award
Tbis award is presented to tbe graduating senior Biologt Major ubose contributions
to organismal biologt througb scbolarsbip and researcb baae ad,aanced thefield
in
signfficantuays.
*
Del M. Lucent
Outstanding Research Award
Tbh award recognizes the graduating Biologt Mqior who has completed distinguisbed
uitbin tbe departntent.
Outstanding Senior Scholar in Biology
biologi.cal resmrch
*
Del M. Lucent
tbeir
Tbis award recognizes senior Biologt Majors attaini.ng top academic rank during
four years at Wilkes Uniaerslty.
*
ACS
Ruth E. Hough
SectionAward
giaen to tbe graduating Cbenistry or Biochemistry Maior wbo bas
exbibited outstanding scholastic ability and intenfu to mter lhe chetnical profession.
Tbh award
*
is
AmandaA. Htizda
Alfred W. Bastress Award
Tltis award is giam annually to the graduating senior Cbemistry or Biocbunistry Maior
ubo has exhibited outstanding acbiapment in cbernhal researcb.
*
Mark S. Hunter
FreshmanChemistryAward
Tbh award
is
presmted by the Cbenistryfacultyfor recognition of outstanding acbieuenent,
Business Administration and Accounting
* Excellence in Business Administration
George C. Morison
smior wbose academic acbieovmmts, contrtbufions
to on and offcantpus actialtles, and arnmitment to Wilkes are exceptional.
LeeJ. Toussaint
Outstanding Student Award - MBA Program
Tbis award recognizes the graduattng
*
Tltis award recognizes tbe student
graduting during
tbe academic year wbo demonstrated
excelbnce through contributions in tbe classroom, uniaersity, and comrnunily.
*
PICPA Award
for Excellence in Accounting
Whihey B. Bull
This awardrecognizes tbe graduating student wbo has dononstrated excell.enu inAccounting.
Education and Psychology
*
OutstandingElementaryTeacherEducation Student
Courtney L. Stolarski
Tltis award recognizes exenpkry performance
in elementary teacher prepatation courses
and student teacbing, as selected W tbe Educationfaculty.
*
OutstandingSecondaryTeacherEducationStudent
Christina Baigis
Tbls award recognizes exenplary performance in seconfury teacber
and stade?rt teacbing m selected fu the Educattanfaailty.
Ptewdtion coilrses
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*
outstanding Graduate in
Psychology
Melissa.Leskoslcy
as selected by the
Tbis award recognizes tbe outstand'ing graduate in Psycholagt,
Psychohgt facultY.
Engineering and Physics
* -ntectricat Engineering Achievement Award
AaronJ' Moreck
excellent scbolmtic
Awariled in recogniiion of tbeieclpient's exceptional abilily and
Engineefing'
performanco in tbafield of Electrical
outstanaing Achievement in Engineering Management
R. Zuber
i
and exceltent scbolastic
Awarded in recognition oftbe recipient\ exceptional ability
performance in tbefieW of Engineering Management'
*-
Outstanding Achievement in Mechanical Engineering
bert M. Calarco
scbolastic
Auarded in recogniti.on oftbe recipienfs exceptional ability and axcellettt
performance in tbe field of Mechanical Engineering.
*
Outstanding Achievement in Environmental Engtneering
Kevin Frank
Awarfud annually to
*
tbe
gradtate with tbe bigbat
Engineering'
GPA in Enaironmental
Outstanding Achievement ln Bnvironmental Science
StacyA. Rizzo
kience.
Awardad annually to tbe graduate witb ttn bi,gbest GPA in Enuironmsntal
Humanities
*
Ieslie
Annefie Evans Humanities Award
Tbis awardbonarc tbe senior
stufunt wbo
bas denronstratedoutstanding
in tbe bummities and basryrticipatedconsttactiuely
IrankJ.J. Davies
*
Award
Tbis award
in cukura'l
t. IGaft
scbohrsbip
ffiirc'
Jenny s. Bear.h
IauraM. Osborn
kpramted tograduatingEnglisbmaiots inrecogttition ofoutstanding
acbiarunent in Englisb Studies.
�2003 Academic Awards Ceremony
*
JohnE KennedyAward
AmyK.Westgate
A $1 00.00 sntings bond is awarded annually to the outstanding graduating senior
in Arnerican History by The Greater Wilkes-Barre Dernocratic Chtb.
*
Phi AlphaTheta BookAward
This award recognizes e*cellence in
Melissa D. Iasecki
llistory Studies at Wilkes (tniuersity, is awarded to
an outstanding graduating History mqjor
Mathematics and Computer Science
*
Computer Information Systems Award
Adriana Solozano
Tbis award is presmted annually to the graduating seniori who in tbe opinion of tbe
Matbematics and computer scimcefaculty, bas acbieaed the higbest distinction infulfilling
tbe maior requirementsfor tbe baccalaureate dcgree in computer Information systems.
*
ComputerScienceAward
Leroy Mrozowski
leoJ. Plocicki
Tbis award is presmted annually to tbe
graduatingsmior, wbo in tbe opinion of tbe
Matbematics and Coruputer Sci,encefaculty, bas acbieaed the hi.gbest distinction in
fillfilling
*
the maior requirementsfor the baccahureate degree
in Computer
Science.
Mathernatics Award
Erik D. Stahlnecker
Tbis auard is pratmted annually to tbe graduating senior, who in tbe opinion of tbe
Matbematics and Comfuta kiencefaculty, has acbieaed the highest distinction in
fulfi.lltng tbe nAior requiranentsfor tbe baccalaureate degree in Matbematia.
Nursing
*
Outstanding Clinical Practice Award
KimberlyA. Serano
Tbis awmd is presented to the senior nursing major ubo ba.s denonstrated ucellence
in
cltnical nurs ing pract ice.
*
AcademicExcellenceAward
Tbis awmd is presented to tbe senior nursing major
*
Acaderdc Excellence
Award
uitb
Sara A. Ciotoli
point aaorage.
tbe bighest grade
Michele l^akitsky
Tbis award is presented to tbe RN nursing major witb the higbest grafu
point aaerage.
Social Sciences and Communications
*
CommunicationsDepartnentAward
KylaM. Campbell
giam annually to tbe communication studi.es major who best refucts the
cotnbination ofacadertic excelbnce and outstanding leadarsbip within tbe co-cuticulars.
Tbis award is
*
TomBiglerScholarsAward
Marcus B. Sowcik
Tbis awardrecognizos tbose stufunts wbo uphold and danonstrate tbe ideats
and plactice in tbefwld ofjoumali;sm: good
and dedi.cat ion t o tratb.
of scboknbip
writing tenadty, curiosity, accaragt, faimess,
�2003 lrcademic Awards CeremonY
.*
pi Sigma Alpha
Peter E. Schmidt
Tbis atuard is giaen annually to tbe best student, usually a senior, in Political science
by Pi SigmaAlpha, the
*
National Political ScienceAssociation.
AmyK. Westgate
Dr.JaroslavG. MoravecArvard
Tbis award is gfuen to the outstanding graduate in Sociologt who will
graduate studies in sociologt or law.
*
Raymond R. Ritz
This award
* gbm
Award
to a sociolog Maior
pursaing
Rachel M. Fosco
in recognition ofoutstanding social sentice
Student Affairs
*
be
TheresaJordan and frank Mehm
Prize
Kelly M. Boganslry
This annual prize recognizes an indiuidualfrom tbe Wilkes community wbo, by
aote of a select cornmittee, exemptifi* nDral cortr&Te, perseaerance, formidable
faith and a sense of unwauering optimism'
College of Arts. Sciences and Professional Studies
* Outstanding Graduate for the Arts
DaIe
R.
Heller
lhis award is gi,am to the student who, in tbe opinlon of tbefacillty, is the outstand,ing
student graduating witb a maior in Art, Englhb, History, Mathenatics, I[asic, Muslc
Educatiin, Pbitosiptry, Politiial Science, Sociologt, Spankb, Theaw Arts, Intemational
Studies, Cotnmunications.
*
outstanding Graduate for Professional studies vhitney B. Bull
giai n fie student ubo, in the opinion of tbefaculP, is tbe outstanding
Tbis award h
student gaduating uith a mqior in Accoanting, Applied Engineering sciences, Business
Adminitration, Electrical Engineering, Enaironmental Engineering, Engineeting
Mafiagefiont, Materiab Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Medi'cal Technohgt,
Nursing,
*
Pbysics, Economics, Edu,cation, Elementary
Outstaflding Graduate for the
Education'
Sciences
Del M. Lucent
giaei to the stuilent who, in tbe opinion ofthefaculty, is the outstandtng
Earth and
student graduating uitb a maior in Biologt, Biocbemlstry, Cbmistry,
Tbis award is
Enuironmental Sci,mce, GeoEnaironmmtal kimces, Cwnfuter Infonrution Systans'
Confiiler Science, Psychologt.
�2003 Academic Awards Ceremony
Presenters 2003
Dr. Paul S. Adams
Vice President, Student Affairs
Dr. LouiseM. Berard
Chair/Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science
Dr.
J.
Michael Case
Professor, GeoEnvironmental Sciences and Engineering
Ms. Cynthia Chisarick
Associate Professor, Accounting
Mr. Joseph Dawson
Associate Professor/Director of Theater, Visual and Performing Arts
Dr. JaneEtnes-Crahall
Professor, Communications
Dr. DarinFields
Associate Professor, English
Chair, Humanities
Dr. JohnHepp
Assistant Professor, History
Dr. SyedP.PerwezKalim
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering and physics
Dr. Anthony Liuzzo
Professor, Business Administation
Director, Business Division/Ir4BA
Dr.Diane Polachek
Associate Professor, Education
Chair, Education and Psychology
Dr. Thyagarajan Srinivasan
Associate Professor, Eleckical and Computer Engineering
Dr. Michael Steele
Associate Professor, Biology
Chair, Biology/ChemistylHealth Sciences
Dr.WilliamStine
Professor, Chemistry
Dr. SharonTelban
Associate Professor, Nursing
Dr. RobertTuttle
Associate Professor, Sociology/Anthropology
Dr.DavidWells
Director, Division of Engineering and Physics
Dr.BrianWhitunan
Assistant Professor, GeoEnvironmental Sciences and Engineeriug
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�THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER
What
you
by the dawn\ earty light,
O
say, can
so
proudly we hailed at the twilight\ last gleaming,
see,
Whose broad stripes and bright stars,
Through the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched,
Were so gallantly streaming?
And
the rockets' red glare,
The bombs bursting in air,
Gaue proof through the night
That ourfiag was still there.
O say does that
star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of
And
the
free
the home of the brave?
Words by Francis Scott Key
Arranged by John Philip Sousa
Harmonized by Walter D amros ch
ALMA MATER
Wilkes, our Alma Mater,
We pledge our hearts
Honor,
faith, and
to
thee,
courage,
Ttuth and loyalty,
In our work, and in our pleasure,
Guide us as afriend;
We shall always loue thee,
Loyal to the end.
Thou shalt lead us onward
In
search
offiner things.
May wefind the wisdom
That thy spirit brings.
May our
deeds of loue and seruice
Ever swell thy fame
-
Wilkes, we stand to greet thee!
Glory to thy name.
Words and Music by Eleanor C, Farley
�WILKES UNIVERSITY'S SEVENTIETH ANNUAL
Spring Commencement
�Order of Exercises
PROCESSIONAL
Entry and March of the Peers from
lolanthe
Arthur Sullirtan
(The audienee is requesteil to ise as the proeession begins.)
INVOCATION.........
........ Kn IsrlN
M. Oslpowrn
C ooilinator, C ampus
(The words to The Star-Spangleil Banner arc pinteil on the
inside
front cowr of
the
hterfaith
pogram.
The auilience is rcquested tn stand and sing the National Anthem with the rtorus and banil.)
Gaudeamus
Igitur.........
GREETINGS............
Tiailitional
WlrrrarurJ. GnaNr'86
Membu, Boail of Trustees
ANon
rw P. MLrex
Chair, Faculty rlfrahs Couaeil
Associate Professor,
Pokiul
Science
Casana Mants McCrsar
Member of the Class of 2017
�Order of Exercises
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
PRESENTATION OF HONORARY DEGREE
JoHNJ. PassaN
Doctor of Humane Letters
PRESIDENT'S
ADDRESS...........
................PlrnIcr F. Lsanv
President
THE CONFERRING OF THE
ALUMNI
DEGREES
INDUCTION..........
Parnrcr F. LeaHv
Mtoranr G. NooNr'97
Wilkes Uniuersity Alumni Association
Alma
Mater........
..........Eleanor C. Farley
Arrangement, Tbrry Zipay
eouer of the program.
The audience is requested to stanil and join in the singing.)
(The words to the Alma Mater
are
printeil on the insidefront
Kn.tsuN M. OstPowsn
BENEDICTION
Coordinator, C amltus Interfaith
RECESSIONAL
March of the Belgian
Paratroopers.............
Music Provided By:
Wilkes (Jniuersity Commencement Band
Dr. Philip G. Simon, Conductor
Wilkes Uniuersity Commencement Choir
Dr. Steven Thomas, Conductor
Cerernony Interpreted By:
Jamie Lynne Hill
360 Tianslations International, Inc.
Pierre Leemans
�HONORARY DEGREE
DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS.........
..JouN;. fassa.
Native of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania; Eagle Scout; graduate ofJames M.
Coughlin High School; enlistee in the lJnited States Nar.y at age 17;World
II veteran of the Pacific Theater on the USS Los Angeles; graduate
of the Dolan School of Mortuary Science; owner of Valley Distributing
and Storage Company; President of Pocono Downs; Past President of the
American'Warehouse Association and the American Chain of 'Warehouses;
chairman of the Passan Family Foundation.
'War
born and raised inWilkes-Barre and have remained here,
comrnitted to our comrnuniryt success; because you served your country
honorably in the United States Nrr.y and took advantage of the GI Bill
to further your education; because your entrepreneurial spirit has resulted
in successful business ventures for the past 65 years that contribute to the
economic vitality of Northeastern Pennsylvania;because you are comrnitted
to providing opportunity for your employees to raise and educate their
families, assuring that generations past, present and future are able to fulfill
their hopes and dreams; because your personal benefactions, and that of the
Passan Family Foundation, have resulted in gifts to education and health care
that will positively impact long into the future this region's quality of life;
and because you have built businesses from scratch and created resources that
you openly share to sustain our communiry and better enable its members
to prosper and live well, by the power vested in me by the Board of Tiustees
of -Wilkes (Jniversity and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, I confer
upon you, JohnJ. Passan, the Doctor of Flumane Letters degree, honoris
causa, with all the rights and privileges appertaining thereto.
Because you were
�A\X/ARDS
THE MABLE SCOTT WANDELL AND
STERIING LEROY WANDELL AWARDS
Josnua'WTLIAM RsIcHrrsn' 1 7
Ezuxa LvNr.r Zap.ross '17
...
These awards are presented to the man and woman who have attained the higlest amdemic
auerage
for
the
Jour years at Wilkes Uniuersity.
Presentation 0y ANNE
A. Srmosn
Senior Vice President and Provost
THERESAJORDAN AND
FRANK MEHM PRIZE.......
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recognizes an
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NooN '17
individualJrom theWilkes community who
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optimism.
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Presentation by P
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Vice President, Student Affairs
ALUMNI A'WARD FOR LEADERSHIP ................ Casan a Manm McCrEar'
This award
is
graduating
17
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class considered
to haue made the strongest contributions to student
and the student activities progam
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the Uniuersity.
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University Alumni Association
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Lieutenant Colonel, U.S.Air Force
�BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES
The Passan School of Nursing
Dr. Deborah Zbegne4 Dean
Thomas LloydAdams
Krisri Allyn Bauer
Carrie Ann Buchalski
23
KimberlyAnn Cain, Cumlaude
Jonathan Andrew Canfi eld
23
Anthony A. Crpozucca, Cum laude
Emilie Anne Chaparro
Maria Rosa Chirico
s Corie Lynn Cook
1'23
Hailley Marie Malenovitch, Magna Cum laude
McKenzie A. McDonough
Mark D. Misczenski,Jr.
Katelin Ann Coolbaugh
Jennifer Marie Cuozzo
Kyla Decker
23
NicholasJay Dopko, Cum laude
23
Kayla Marie Eaton, Cum lnude
23
Matthew Ryan Moore
Andrea Nicole Morgan
Tiffany Chanel Morgan
MadisonVictoria Myers
s'23
Shana Noon, Cum l-aude
Tina Marie Olson
Gabrielle Marie Osmanski
Danielle Marie Eckert
KelseyAnne Owen
Rose Marie Polney, Cum
Anya L. Edwards
Ronald Rafael Espinosa
23
Grace Marie Fazzi
23
s'23
Kyleigh Nickole Fiske
Brianne Elizabeth Frascella
23
KennaJoy Gately
23
Sarah Beth Gillette, Magna Cum laude
23
Kira Marie Graziano, Cum ltude
23
23
*
Ertka Marie Grula, Cum l-aude
Kathleen Grundowski
AmyVictoria Heydt
Nadine M.Jones
Michele Karchner, Magna Cum laude
Mary Elizabeth Karis
Geneyieve Renea Konopinski
23
Emma C. Kraemer, Cum ltude
Alpha Chi
s
Chi Alpha Epsilon
Laude
Angela Fabiana Quarno, Cum laude
Larissa Elizabeth Ressler
Citna Marie Rollman
Gabriella Ann Scholes
Donna Ren6e Sherman
Rosemarie Sitch
Kayla Sokola
Lauren E. Spak
Heather Lynn Sterling
Amanda LeeTreiber
Kelly NicoleTrzaska
MarcosAli Urbina
ArielVelez
Marissa LeeViglianti
Ashley Ren6Warren
Donna Marie'Wilde-Dawson
23
Christopher LeeYokimcus, Summa Cum laude
MariahAnn Kresefski
ElizabethT. Kroon
I
Katelyn Ann Laskowski
Elizabeth Ann Lisiecki, Magna Cum laude
PatrickWilliam Loube
Melanie Rose Lumi
23
6
SigmaThetaTaua
*Degree in Absentia
�BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES
The College ofArts, I{umanities, and Social Sciences
Dr. Paul T. Riggs, Deor
Communication Studies
10'
u,10
18'2s
May Bedford , Summa Cum laude
MeghanA. Burns
Sarah
10
Chielli
William Storm Deemer
Peter M. Feno, Magna Cum laude
Jacob James
r' 10' 18
Kimber\Ann Hein
Rachel Leandri, Summa Cum laud.e
Mark William Makowski, Jr.
Lyndsey Marie Danielle Malarkey
Alyssa Mursch, Summa Cum l-aude
10
Annelise Marie Przywara, Summa Cum laude
Thylor Marie Ryan, Cum Laude
22
Zachary M. Smith
Accounting, Second Degree
10
Jennifer M. Flynn
Gabrielle Glinski
Crirninology
2 Brianna
KimberlyAnn Koller
Nicole Baumunk
2 Taylor Levitsky
Sociology, Second Maj or
Sociology, Second Maj or
CoryTodd Fleming
2 Tanner Geake
Olivia Doreen Macdonald
2
Sociology, Second Maj or
Jessica Marie Grable
Sociology, Second
* E-ily
Jonathan M. Palochko
Sociology, Second Maj or
Major
Ondre Tramell Roberts, Jr.
Grullon
Ammar Sabanovic
Torrey Shimp
Sociology, Second Maj or
Kevin David Klatt,Jr.
Scott DouglasVandine
Sociology, Second Major
Sociology, Second Maj or
Digital Design and Media Art
22
Musto, Summa Cum laude
William R. Richardson
Israel Lee Rodriguez,Jr., Summa Cum
David D. Gr:rff, Magna Cum laude
Nicole A. Kutos, Summa Cum ltude
James
Englkh, Second Degree
l-aude
English
"
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22
Jacob Mensinger
John Carroll
M^ry Katherine Cordisco, Cum Ltude
Philo s ophy,
S eco
Philosophy, Second Maj or
22
Michael Louis Morrison
22
Madeline Powell, Cum laude
Tyler Stewart Richardson
nd Maj or
Ryan J. Gallagher
Robert Hildenbrand
Nicole A. Kutos,
Summa Cum
ltude
Digital Design and Media Art, Second Degree
22
ChristopherVictor Santo,
22
Jocelyn Sickler, SummaCumLaude
Cum laude
History
t8 Harry M. Gothreau, Cum Laude
Political Science, Second Major
1' 1r' 12' l4Melyssa
Nicole Laureano, Magna Cum l-aude
Secondary Education, Second Major
t+'
1' 11' 12'
14Alnthony A. Richards, Magna Cum Laude
Indivi du aliz e d, S tu di e s
Vanessa Ann Serano, Cum l-aude
Marketing, Second Degree
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Chi
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Delta
PennsyluaniaTeacher
22
SigmaThu
5
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to
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18
Pi Sigma Alpha
AlphaTheta
Scholar
*Degree in Absentia
�BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES
The College ofArts, Humanities, and Social Scien
contirueit
Integrative Media
*
Willard Hauze III
KevinJohn Schiel,
ZacharyA. Berg
Brian Finnerty
Summa Cum Iaude
Jesse Grant Goble
International Studies
JillianTaylor Ehret
Political
Science, Setond
Major
Neuroscience
1e
Rachel Kathryn Egan, Cum laude
Loreal Lyback
Aaron Robert Piavis,
Daniel Joseph Tomko
Ps y chology, S eco
nd Degre
e
Summa Cum Laude
Political Science
18
r8
Julia Baranov, Cum Laude
Christie M. O'Brien, Magna Cum Lauile
Whitley H. Culver,
MasonJames Schuler
Evan Patrick Sedor, Suranra Cum laude
Cum laude
Emma Catherine Leach
Courtney Nichole Moyer, Magna Cum laude
18
Criminology, Second Maj or
Sodology,Third Major
Psychology
1e
Kasaundra Barclay
1e
Bryan Marcel Bilbao, Magna Cum Laude
NicholasJ. Brady
14'1e
Criminology, Second Major
Sociology,Third Major
Shariece Brittingham
Rachel Lynn Brozusky
re
Sydney Catherine Calkins
MichaelJames Callagy
le Emily Elizabeth Maculloch, Cum bude
r'le Katharine Rose Marianacci, Summa Cum lnude
le Lydia G. Marvin
Anthony Dominic Chielli
Maria E. Chielli, Cum Laude
Jessica Ella Congdon
Caroline Connor
Brian Murray
1e
M. DeMesa,
Shelby Linn Petro, Summa Cum Laude
Adrianna Lynann Stares
Daniel Joseph Tomko
* Emily Coolbaugh
re Danica
Taylor Sarah Hoffinann, Magna Cum laude
Derek D.Jolley, Magna Cum Laude
TimothyJoseph Lindner
Neuro s cie nce,
Summa Cum Laude
Callie E. Flowers
Jonathan Bruce Gorlesky
Megan A. Grabowski, Magna Cum l-aude
Jenna Graziano
*
S eco n
d D egree
Thylor Rose'Wright
Makayla M.Yoder
Yu Zhao
Vanessa
Zottoli
Criminology, Second Maj or
' Alpha
Chi
\a Phi
AlphaTheta
18
Pi Sigma Alpha
le Psi
Chi
22
SigrnaThu
Deha
*Degree in Absentia
�BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES
The College ofArts, Humanities, and Social Scien
conthrueil
Sociology
Brooke
Kubinski
Jacob
Irvin
Schannauer
Breanna Marie Moughan
Spanish
Gabrielle Leah Gardner, Cum
Major
Laude
Guesseppe Rea
Criminologl,, Second
Sociology,Third Major
26
Tyler Scott Shobert
Nadine Oma Malik, Cum laude
Biology, Second Degree
Bachelor ofArts
Jonathan Robert Ratchko
Posthumously
The School of Education
Dr. Rhonda M. Rabbitt, Dear
Elernentary & Eu"ly Childhood Education
11'12
s'11'12
AlissaB.Cimakosky,MagnaCumltude
Karissa Rose Hensel, Cum
laude
Kennedy
Oertner, Cum l-aude
1r,12
KristenAnnSantey, MagnaCumLaude
11,12
Jennifer Marie Schlegel, Magna Cum laude
Lennae Jane Thompson , Cum l-aude
11'12
Sarah Rose
11'12
11'12
Marissa
11'12
12
Alexandra Picaboo Paskas, Summa Cum
ltude
12
Amy Tiathen, Sunma Cum laude
Anthony Dante Trotta, Cum laude
Middle Level Education
12,22
Andrea Justine Circelli
12
Jessica
Lynn Sims
Secondary Education
4'11'12
Jason MarshallWalker, Summa Cum laudl
Biology, Second Degree
a
Beta Beta
Beta
22
12
PennsyluaniaTbacher Certifuation
Chi Alpha Epsilon 1t Kappa Deba Pi
26
*
Degree in Absentia
Pre-Medical Scholar
SigmaThu Delta
5
�BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES
The College of Science and Engineering
Dr.Villiam B. Hudson, Dear
Applied Engineering Sciences
Robert Slusher
Rebecca K. Kilkennv
Biology
Brittany Rose DeArmitt, Magna Cum l-aude
Austin Bryan Ford
4'26
Eric Edward Hammond, Cum laude
a Andrew Daniel Hasuga, Magna Cum Laude
a'26
Matthew K. Kaster, Magna Cum laude
Devon Elisabeth Kriebel, Cum laude
26
Nadine Oma Malik, Cum laude
a
Spanish, Second
a7
Degree
Major
I
a'7
Nicholoff
Jacob Fabian Parfianowicz,
Patel
l-aude
Amanda Schall, Summa Cum Laude
4,7
Chrisrina Bonnie Shonk, Summa Cum Itude
Brianna Rose Smarkusky
*,',26
Sergey Svintozelskiy, Summa Cum laude
a Christa Noelle Talpash
laude
SantanaVelez
+,rr,12
Dominic Jan Parfianowicz,
Yesha
1'4;t'26
l-aude
a Chloe Beth Musselman, Magna Cum
Jarea M.
David Florin Pupaza , Summa Cum
Roberto Ramirez
Evan Morgan Rider
Madison Chelsea Salmon
Posthumously
Abigail Rose Mikolon, Magna Cum
Neuroscience, Second
4,7
l-aude
Cum l-aude
Summa Cum
Jason Marshallwalker, Summa cum l-aude
Secondary Eilucation, Second Degree
a,7
Matthew P.Yatison, Summa Cum l-aude
a Michael L.Yucha,Jr., Cum l-aude
Biochernistry
Sarah Caitlin Hankey
David Scott Hontz, Cum
*
Laude
Jared Luchetta, Cum l-aude
T[avisAllenWeaver
Chemistry
Rachael E. Hohol, Cum laude
Jarret S. Colvin, Cum Laude
Emily E.L Gruver
Computer Information Systerns
Muteb Abdul aziz Nolay an
Jesse
McDermott
Jeremy Labatch
Computer Science
l-aude
Major
DanielJacob Martin, Cum
Mathematia, Second
Joseph E. Ruiz
Corey Smithmyer, Magna Cum laude
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Bowman
Zackary Milton Chiasson
11,12
Nathaniel
Allen Rundquist, Magna Cum laude
Jenna MargaretYoukoski
Kayla Creedon
1
12
Alpha
Chi
a
PennsyluaniaTbacher
Beta
Cutification
Honors in Biology
Pre-Medical kholar
7
Beta Beta
26
10
lt Kappa Delta Pi
* Degree in Absentia
�BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES
The College of Science and Engineering - Continueil
Electrical Engineering
Matthew Tyler Aguilar, Cum laude
Mohammed Farhan Alanazi
e
Michael Kosik
JaredT. Kukosky, Cum laude
Mechanical Engineering, Secorul Degree
Fahad Abdullah Alsabr
Awad Hussain Sabban
Allison N. Smith, Magna Cum l-aude
Bartlomiej Oskar Szostak
1'e
Michael Szumski, Summa Cum l-aude
e Kevin D.Volkel, Summa Cum l-aude
Wessam RadiAlshakal
Paul M.AltavilTa, Cum ltude
Shane Bleicher Otto
Joshua C. Brown, Cum Laude
Physics, Second Degree
Mitchell Zelasko
Kayla Lynn Gradwohl, Cum Iaude
Cameron Thomas Kazokas, Magna Cum l-aude
Engineering Managernent
Abdullah FahadAlmutiry
Naeef Mohammed Binfaisl
Environmental Engineering
'
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Abdullah Khaled AlKasar
Branden Bialek
Hryl.y Conner Bundz, Summa Cum laude
Alyson Laura Kapun
RyanA. Rompolski
MichaelValentine Sabon lY, Cum laude
Patricia Thomas, Cum laude
e Nia R.'Williams, Cum laude
Devin Zurawski
Mathematics
1
Casara
Marie McCleaf,
*
Summa Cum l-aude
Christopher Francis Ruffo
Computer Science, Second Major
Mechanical Engineering
s NuzhatAhmed
Sultan Abdullah A1j ulaud
Osama Nasser Almitwazi
Sean
Abduhnajeed Mohammed Almutairi
Yazeed
Harry Miller
Vincent M. Nicolich
MarkA. OHara
John D. Platt
Alshehri
e
Mujtaba AJyousef
Mustafa Alzaid
AustinT. Quiroz
JoshuaWilliam Reightler,
Summa Cum Laude
Nicholas Rentschler
Plrysics, Second
Michael Letrel Fitz
Samantha Marie Gow
e ScottJ. Grassi,Cum laude
e Michael L. Hadid, Cum l-aude
e Daniel D. Hartung,
Magna Cum laude
Mahmoud Kazimi
e Lucas Allen l{7ine,
Magna Cum l-aude
e
Kukosky,
Cum
Laude
JaredT.
Major
1'e
Nicholas M. Scupski, Summa Cum Laude
e Stephen H. Seibert, Summa Cum l,aude
Tyler G. Seiverd
e
e
Electrial Engineering, Second Degree
e Seth Kunlcel, Summa Cum l-aude
Abdulrahman Majdi Sheikh, Cum Laude
Joshua Slocum
Luke Davidtmburello
Stephen James Tolerico
John EdwardYols, Cum laude
John MatthewWenk
TievorAaron McNulty
1
Alpha
Chi
s Chi Alpha Epsilon
e
Honors in
11.
Engineering
*
Degree in Absentia
�BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES
The College of Science and Engineering Continucd
Medical Laboratory Science
Badriya Fehan Alrooqi
Physics
Joshua C. Brown, Cum laude
Elechical Engineering, Second Degree
Bachelor of Science
AndrewJosiah Love, Magna Cum ltude
Vilkes Llniversity-McP I{ahnernann
LIniversity School of Medicine
John Mark Prater, Summa Cum Iaude
Vilkes Llniversity-Philadelphia College of
Osteopathic Medicine
a SagarVinay Desai,
Summa Cum laude
a
Beta Beta Beta
t2
�BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES
The Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership
Dr.Abel Adekola,Dean
Accounting
x Adrian Balbin
*
r'o
Kimberly Marie Keller, Summa Cum laude
Kevin Francis Lopatofsky
*'6 Matthew S. Nevers, Cum Laude
Gabrielle Ann Baran, Magna Cum l-aude
StephenVincent Bidgood
ChristopherJames Nixon, Cum laude
Dakota Rowan
Patrick Steven Condo
Sports Management, Second Major
Ryan Stephen Dailey
x Frank Diazlopez,
JohnT. Scalese, Cum laude
Finance, Second Major
Cum laude
6
Shuying Dong
CollinJohn Farnham
John Stoner, Cum laude
Brian Patrick Surdovel
Marketing, Secorul Degree
Peter M. Feno, Magna Cum laude
1
C o ntnunicatio ns, S econd D egree
Lauren Nicole'West, Summa Cum ltude
Finance, Second Degree
Edwin Fiscal
Evan Noel'Witmer
SpencerAlan Frantz
Business Adrninistration
6
Theresa Ann
Amber Marie Flynn, Cum laude
kule,
Cum laude
Entrepreneurship
TaylorA. Baker, Magna Cum
l-aude
6
s RyanJ. Dupre
Marketing,
Troy Everetts , Cum l-aude
Britton Heim,
Jeftrey C. E
Quinn'William Kelly
Emelie Meinhart, Cum laude
S econ
il Maj o r
Jordan Robert Nochimson
Summa Cum laude
Marketing, Second Maj or
Horwith
Kyle Schopf
Management, Secorul Maj or
ZrjieHuang
Finance
6
Mohammad HussainAlkhater, Cum laude
*
6 MudharAl Khater, Cum laude
Alqahtani
Dominick Phillip Ammirato
Ryan Steven Fletcher
BrandonTylerJohnson, Summa Cum ltude
Ryan P.Jones
Hassan
*
1'6
1'6
5
AubreyAllen McCown,
Magna Cum l,aude
Allen J. Peterson
Christopher Ryan Rasinger, Summa Cum laude
Matthew Havens Reese, Summa Cum l-aude
Sports Management, Second Degree
I Lauren NicoleWest,
Sumna Cum l-aude
Accounting, Second Degree
Alaa Faisal Kwdt, Cum Laude
Bradley Shea Lord
' Alpha Chi
Paul Martin
MatthewAnthonyWinger
Chi Alpha Epsilon
6
13
Deha Mu
Deha
*
Degree in Absentia
�BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES
The Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership
-
Contbued
Management
Mohammed FraihAlanazi
Khalid KhalafAianzi , Magna Cum
*
*
Brandon Thomas Gubitosa
T[oy Michael Haas
Laude
AhmedAlbariqi
Sports Management, Second
Sports Management, Second Major
Ab drlJaziz Nas er Alsaqabi
Mitchell Kotarski
Gareth William Kyriacopoulos
Adam M. Lelkandinos
Julissa Alvarez
s LaceyA. Bixler
t'6 Andrey
I. Boris, Summa Cum Laude
Sports Management, Seconil Major
Mark eting, Second Maj or
6
Pankil Chander
Sports Management, Second
'William
R. Miller, Cum lauile
Sports Management, Second
Major
Major
CasidyJ. Musser
Alanna Mari Denauski
Kendall Marie Eichen
Adnan Abdulnasser Salamah
Taylor Scott Schermerhorn
Hatem Kasib Enizy
Sports Management, Second Major
Marketing, Second Maj or
*
Major
Thylor Marie Higgins
6 NathanThomas
Hughes, Cuml,aude
Mohammed Abdullah Aljurbua
Mansur NaifAlqurashi
Matthew C. Snyder
Ali Fallata
SusanJean Gerencser, Magna Cum laude
Abdullah
Sports Management, Second Major
Alden MichaelWhah
Marketing
Mohammed Abalkhail
Anthony James Amos, Cum laude
JamesJoseph Brown,Jr.
ChristianJ. Oakes
Havier S. Rodriguez
Justin Schoennagle
Management, Second Maj or
*
*
VanessaAnn Serano, Cum laude
Lauren Catherine Brunner
SamuelWright Douglas Farnsworth, Cum laude
Indiuidualized Studies, Second Degree
Brian Patrick Surdovel
Cristian Garcia, Summa Cum laude
CieraJayne Kobal
A uounting, Second D egre e
s'6
Valerie AnneWoods, Summa Cum ltude
Management,
Secon d
Ma.jor
Sports and Event Managernent
Kelly Alexander Pullen
Spor ts Managernent
MatthewJ. Endres
Justin Matthew Francis
1'6
Matthew Havens Reese,
Summa Cum l-aude
Finance, Second Degree
Management, Second Maj or
Management, Second Maj or
Johnny Lee Jan,Jr., Cum l^aude
M an agement, Seco nd Maj o r
I
Alpha Chi
5
Chi Alpha Epsilon
6
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Deba Mu
Delta
*
Degree in Absentia
�Scholarly Societies
and Special Designations
1
2
3
a
5
6
Denotes Membership in Alpha Chi, the National College Honor Scholarship Society.
Denotes Membership in
10
11
Denotes Membership in Beta Beta Beta, the National Honorary Society in Biology.
in Chi Alpha Epsilon, the Honorary Society which recognizes students
who were admitted to the Uniuersity through Higher Edueation Access Opportunity programs
Denotes Membership
Denotes Membership
t7
18
1e
20
21
22
23
in
Business
Denotes Honors
in the Zeta
Psi Chapter of Delta
Mu Delta,
the National Honor
Administration.
in Biology.
Denotes Honors in Englkh.
Denotes Honors in Engineering.
Denotes Membuship in lambda
Denotes Membership
Society
12
13
14
15
16
Sociology.
Denotes Membership in the Eta Pi Chapter of Alpha Sigma l-ambda, the honor society
recognizing the academic excellenee oJ adult part-time students.
Society
7
8
e
Alpha Kappa Delta, the lnternational Honorary Society in
H Eta,
the National Honorary Society
in the Phi Phi Chapter
oJ
in Communiutions.
Kappa Delta Pi, the International Honorary
in Education.
Denotes Candidates for PennsyluaniaTeaeher Certification.
Denotes Candidates for Pennsyluania Principal Certification.
Denotes Membership
in Phi AlphaTheta, the National Honorary Society in History.
Denotes Membership in Phi l-ambda Sigma, the Pharmacy kadership Society.
Denotes Membership in Phi SigmaThu, the National Honor Society in Philosophy.
Denotes Membership in Pi Kappa Delta, the National Honorary Forensic Society.
Denotes Membership in Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society.
Denotes Membership
in
Psi Chi, the National Honorary Society in Psychology.
Denotes Membership in Phi Eta Sigma, the National Honor Society
for
College Freshmen.
Denotes Membership
in kho Chi,
Denotes Membership
in SigmaThu Delta, the National Honorary Society in Englkh.
Denotes Membership
in the Zeta
the National
Honor
Society
in Pharmacy.
Psi Chapter of SigmaThetaThu, the International Honor
Society for Nursing.
24
25
26
27
28
*
Denotes Mernbuship in and atknouledgment by Sigma
Xi, the Scientfu
Research Society.
DenotesTbm Bigler Scholar.
Denotes Pre-Medbal Scholar.
Denotes Membership in the National Student Nurses Association.
Denotes Membership in Sigma Alpha Pi, the National Society of kadership and Success,
Degree in Absentia
15
�2017 Student Awards
Acadetnic Awards
BEHAVIORAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Pi SigmaAlphaAward in Political Science
Outstanding Graduate in Psychology
......... Evan Sedor
..Katharine Marianacci
BIOLOGY & HEAIIH SCIENCES
Outstanding Research
Award................
Outstanding Scholar (highest GPA) ...
RosenthalAward
........ Amanda Schall
Christina Shonk
MatthewYarison
. MatthewYatison
................... Devon Kriebel
.....
ENTREPRENEURSHIP, LEADERSHIP STUDIES,
MARKETING+ SPORIS MANAGEMENT
AcademicAchievementAward-Entrepreneurship...... ........BrittonHeim
Academic AchievementAward - Marketing
..Cristian Garcia
Academic AchievementAward in Sports Management........................ Matthew Reese
Deant Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurship
...............Britton Heim
Deant Award for Excellence in Marketing...............
Valerie Woods
Deans'Award in Excellence in Sports Management................. Zyair| Crowder
FINANCE, ACCOUNTING, MANAGEMENT
Academic Achievement Award -
Accounting
.... Lauren'West
AcademicAchievementAward - BusinessAdmirustration........................Theresa Rule
AcademicAchievementAward-Finance ................ChristopherRasinger
Academic Achievement Award - Management .. ... ...... ... ..
... . Andrey Boris
Academic AchievementAward - MBA
Linda Evans
AcademicAchievementAward - MBA
........Karen Dougher
AcademicAchievementAward - MBA
............Joseph Buffa
Academic Achievement Award - MBA
Kelsey Zook
PICPA Award for Excellence in Accountirrg ... ... ... ... ..
.. ... Kimberly Keller
Professor Ted Engle Award for Excellence in Finance ..................Christopher Rasinger
Deant Award for Excellence in Management...........
........Nathan Hughes
CHEMISTRY
Alfred E. Bastress Award for Senior Research
American Chemical Sociery Section Award ................
.Jared Luchetta
.........Jarret Colvin
David Hontz
Catherine M. Bone Award for Outstanding
Academic Achievment and Service
Rachael Hohol
COMMUNICATIONS STUDIES
Communications
StudiesAward
..................Rachel Leandri
Sarah Bedford
Tom Bigler Scholars Award................
TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM
Outstanding Elementary+Early Childhood
Teacher Education Student
Outstanding Middle LevelTeacher Education
Student
OutstandingSecondaryTeacherEducationStudent
16
Alissa Cimakosky
..... Andrea Circelli
.............JasonWalker
�2017 Student Awards
Acadernic Awards (continued)
Outstanding Special Education Teacher Education Student.........
Marla Hosie Memorial Award................
Kristen Santey
HaleyWelker
ELECTRICAT ENGINEERING & PHYSICS
Dr. Umid R. Nejib Award for OutstandingAchievement
in Electrical Engineering
..........KevinVolkel
James Toole Outstanding Electrical Engineering
Graduate Student
Outstanding Bioengineering Graduate Students
...........Sanad A1 Muqatash
Award
..Mina Roueinfar
MECHANICAI ENGINEERING + ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
OutstandingAchievement in Mechanical Engineering.........................Stephen Seibert
Top Academic Performer in Mechanical Engineering .......................Joshua Reightler
Nicholas Scupski
Abdulrahman
Mechanical Engineering Service Award
Sheikh
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING & EARTH SCIENCES
OutstandingAchievementinEnvironmentalScience .....AllenRundquist
OutstandingAchievement in Environmental
Engineering........... Hryl.y Bundz
LeadershipAward in Environmental Engineering............
PatriciaThomas
Air Force ROTC Distinguished Graduate
................Lt. MatthewWinger
ENGLISH
Annette Evans
Frank
J. J.
HumanitiesAward.
Davies Award
Nicole Kutos
- Literature Track......
.. .. . ..
.
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.
... ...
.
Thra Giarratano
Mary Cordisco
FrankJ.J. DaviesAward - Digital HumanitiesTlack.............. Madeline Powell
FrankJ.J. Davies Award -WritingTlack................
.......Michael Morrison
Patricia Boyle Heaman and RobertJ. Heaman Scholarship
. Nicole Kutos
TaftAchilles Rosenberg Naparsteck Scholarship
.............Elyse Guziewicz
GLOBAL HISTORY & LANGUAGES
PhiAlphaTheta BookAward................
Outstanding Graduate in Spanish....
INTEGRATIVE MEDIA &ARI
OutstandingAchievementin Integrative Media
....Melyssa Laureano
......... Gabrielle Gardner
andArt........
Nicole Kutos
James Musto
Richard Fuller Excellence in
theArtsAward................
MATHEMATICS & COMPUTER SCIENCE
James G. DeCosmo Award in Mathematics ...............
OutstandingAchievement in Computer Science....
Kevin Schiel
..Israel Rodriguez
.......Casara McCleaf
..........Casara McCleaf
Daniel Martin
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Acadetnic Awar ds (continued)
NURSING
Award................
............
Award
Outstanding Clinical Practice
...... ChristopherYokimcus
Academic Excellence Award ....
..... Elizabeth Lisiecki
Outstanding Leadership
Anthony Ctpozacca
PERFORMINGARTS
Music
Award
..............Sofia Soares
COLLEGE OF ARIS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Outstanding Graduate for the College ofArts,
Humanities, and Social
Sciences......
..........-.., ..............Rachel Leandri
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
Outstanding Graduate for the College of Science and Engineering.......Amanda Schall
Casara McCleaf
SIDHU SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Outstanding Graduate for theJay
S.
Sidhu School of Business.....Christopher Rasinger
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
PASSAN SCHOOL OF NURSING
Outstanding Graduate for the Passan School of
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Nursing..
.....Shana
Noon
�2017 Student Awards
Extracurricular and Leadership Awards
OFFICE OF ATHITTICS
ScholarAthlete of
theYear...............
..........Matthew Reese
Ally
Athlete of
theYear
Paskas
..............Courtney Murphy
JordanVasarkovy
Colonels
E1ite...........
............Sarah Birchmeier
Joseph Champi
Corey Cowitch
Elena Denger
Tyler Derby
Joshua Evans
Alexa Flood
Thurman Fogleman
Corey Hauser
Nathan Hunter
Marissa Oertner
Micaela Oliverio
Daniel Sales
David Sinegra
Kait\n
Sitch
Dylan Smith
Emily Sofranko
Courtney Stanley
E-ily Sutton
ShelbyTrumbo
HaleyWelker
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS STUDIES
OutstandingLeadership&ServiceAward.........
.........AnnelisePrzywara
OFFICE OF CTVIC ENGAGEMENT
Communiry Outreach Award.........
Community EngagementAward
Community EngagementAward
Community EngagementAward
Elliot DeMesa
...............'.Kimberly Hein
.............'.Rachael Leandri
................Nathan Hughes
..Lennae Thompson
Award...............
........Karissa Hensel
OutstandingVolunteerAward...............
... ... ... ... ... ..Zyaire Crowder
Alternative Spring Break Leader Award .... .
OutstandingVolunteer
..
.
OFFICE OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Intern
MemorialAward...............
Outstanding Senior
KeithTopGr
...'...Sydney Calkins
......... Kaitlyn Sitch
Michael Hadid
Department of Education
Teacher Education Service
Award
Casandra Cerulli
CENTER FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION & DTVERSITY
HussainAlrumaym
Nada Vuj ica Memorial Award
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�2017 Student Awards
Extracurricular and Leadership Awards
PASSAN SCHOOL OF NURSING
Nursing Leadership Award
(continued)
..................Anthony Capozucca
OFFICE OF RESIDENCE LIFE
Resident Assistant
.........
............. Heath Dresch
ChrisryTaylor
Vanessa
Ejiofor
Jayden Hensley
Catherine Sarver
Cassandra Morey
Ian Ralston
JohnVols
Casara
McCleaf
Danica DeMesa
Larissa Ressler
Lucas Kline
NiaWilliams
Shane Bleicher Otto
Michael Sabon
Sarah Kennedy
Bryan Bilbao
Shana
Noon
Alexander Harrington
ValerieWoods
Matthew Reese
Outstanding Senior RA
Award
Catherine Sarver
Casara
McCleaf
OFFICE OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
e-Mentor....
............ValerieWoods
Elliot DeMesa
ScottVandine
Christian Giovannini
Keri Diehl
Kara Serfass
Dominika Foltyn
Spencer Frantz
John Scalese
Lacey Bixler
Jenna Graziano
Anya Edwards
Gabrielle Glinski
Kimberly Hein
Nicole Kutos
Emma Leach
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Faculty
ChoiceAward.........
...Debra Chapman
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Service
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TonyWallace
.................A11ie Grudeski
John Scalese
Michaela Chidiac
Bryan Bilbao
ScottVandine
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McCleaf
NiaWilliams
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ValerieWoods
SantanaVelez
Air Force ROTC Distinguished Graduate and
Recipient of the 2017 Flyboys Award....2nd Lieutenant Matthew AnthonyWinger
Presented by Flyboys U.S.ArmyAir Corps
6th CollegeTiaining Detachment, Bucknell UniversityJunior College (1943-44)
Class of 2017
OFFICERS
Michaela Chidiac
John Scalese
VICE PRESIDENT
PRESIDENT
Bryan Bilbao
TREASURER
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�Acadernic Costurne
The celebration of Commencetnent is surrounded by rich traditions. The establkhed
community of scholars
the Faculty
convene to recognize ffiially the newest group oJ
and webome them infellowship. Craduates don the attire
- symbolized scholaily
- attainment.
thatfor years has
prouen scholars
-
the Craduates
During the MiddleAges those seeking an education trayeled to Euroytean centers of learning.
Centers of learning and uniuersities were closely allied with the clerics of the time, and the scholars
donned garb similar to that worn by the clergy.This euolued into the academic unform, a long
gown, hood, and cap, which proved usefulfor studying in unheated and drafty buildings.
The hood served simukaneously as a head couering, a repository Jor coins and alms and the
forerunner of the modern day book bag.The hood was adorned with the colors of the uniuersity
and designated the young scholar\ school or university ffiliation. By their distinctiue clothing
black
the students were set apart and distinguished
the phrase
from
the citizens of the town; hence the origin
of
"town and gown."
American colleges and universities adopted the wearing of the traditional apparel in Colonial
times, and a common codefor academic apparel was established in the mid-nineteenth century.
The hood is the most distinctiuefeature of academic regalia.The inside of the hood is
lined with the fficial colors of the institution; today you seeWilkes graduates wearing hoods
lined with the blue and gold colors of the (Jniversity.The uelvet trim around the ou*ide of the
hood designates the degree or field of study of the graduates.The uelyet colors worn by today\
graduates signfy the following:
GoldenYellow
White
Drab
-
Science
Arts, Letters, Humanities
Business Administration
The style of the gown distingukhes graduates by the degree they haue earned. Those
earning the bachelor's degree wear a simple black. gown with elongated pointed sleeues. Holders
of the master's degree wear gowns with a longer, closed, square cut sleeue.The doctoral gown is
trimmed with uelvet stripes on the sleeues and panels of velvet on thefront closure of the gown.
Some American universities haue adoptgd doctoral gowns in their distinctiue colors.You will
notice the slate of Columbia, the red oJ Cornell, the burgundy of the tJniversity of Pennsylvania,
the bright blue of the University of Michigan.
Tb haue earned the priuilege of wearing academic costume regalia signffies not only the
completion of a program of studies, but entrance into the comradery of scholarship.
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�r
The tlniversity Mace
and
Presidential Chain of O{fice
The mace and the presidential chain oJofue used in audemic celebrations represent traditions
dating to the sixteenth century.The mace symbolizes the authority of the uniuersity and the
chain of ffice designates the presidential leadership of the academy.
TheWilkes (Jniuersity
mace and presidential chain of
ffice
were
gfts
oJ local donors
and
werefirst used in 1970 at the inauguration of the second president ofWilkes,They were designed
by Onie Hilt Chwatek '67 and executed by Kurt MatzdorJ, a naaqtionally recognized gold
and siluersmithfrom the State [Jniversity of NewYork at New Paltz.
The Uniaersity Mace
The sterling silver mace has a gilt knob at its base and a gilt circle at the top bearing the
insuiption "Wilkes College 19ii."The bowl, rising aboue the neck of the mace, signifies
Wilkes-Barre's role as a melting pot,forming a new and vigorous community of peoplefrom
many dfferent backgrounds. This theme is reiterated in the inscription of the Uniuersity\
motto "(Jnity Amidst Diversity" which surrounds the upper part of the bowl.The gilt fiame
symbolizes the enlightenment gained from higher education, while the piece of anthracite coal
set
for
in the center of thefiame commemorates the origin of the University in a community known
its coal mining past.
The Presidential Chain of O;fice
The Presidential Chain of Office, created from sterling silver, has alternating bowls
and gilt flames, repeating the motif of the mace. On the Jront of the four-foot chain
hangs a gilt seal of Wilkes which k suspended from a cluster of oak leaves with acorns,
sugesting the strength and sturdiness of future generations. On the back of the Presidential
Chain of ffice is a siluer portrait of Dr. Eugene S. Farley, the first President of Wilkes.
Dr. Farley\ ytortrait is surrounded by gilt oak leaues commemorating his strong leadership of
the emerging institution.
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�ARNAUD C. T{ARTS
SPORTS AND CONFERENCE CENTER
FIRSTAID
Medical personnel are available for first aid assistance at the FirstAid
Station located
in the lobby. Should you need assistance please contact an usher
or
a
Public SaGty Ofiicer.
PICTURE TAKING
Because of space limitations, saGry and control, no one,
- photographer and members ofthe press with appropriate
except the professional
credentials, will be allowed access to the stage area for the purpose of taking
pictures or video-taping. A photograph will be taken of each graduate as the
diploma is presented by the President.
REST ROOMS
Rest rooms are accessible from the first and second floor lobbies.
- also located on the lower level.
Rest rooms are
BEVERAGES
is available at the drinking fountains on the first floor
-Water
the building.
Local police
will divert traffic from the front of the Marts Center following the
with the police officers and follow their directions
ceremony. Please cooperate
as
of
they attempt to alleviate traffic congestion.
A post-commettfentent
reception will be held in the First Floor l-ounge
of the Henry Studeltt Center immeiliately following the eeremony.
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�Platforrn Party
70tr Annual Spring Cornrnencernent
for the Conferring of Bachelor's Degrees
PaulAdams.
MarkAllen
Abel Adeko1a................
Ray Dombroski..............
Bernard Graham......
William Grant.........
Jason Griggs .................
Jamie Lynn Hill ............
William Hudson......
Susan Hritzak
Joseph Ku1rys.........
Patrick Leahy
Casara McCleaf.....
Kristin Osipower...
Ellen Lohr..
Thomas MacKinnon
Andrew Mi11er.........
Michael Noone
JohnJ. Passan.........
Vice President, StudentAffairs
Dean of Students
Dean, Sidhu School of Business
.Member, Board of Tiustees
Dean, Nesbitt School of Pharmacy
........Member, Board of T[ustees
...Member, Board of Trustees
360 tanslations International, Inc.
... Dean, College of Science and Engineering
....... Registrar
... Associate Registrar
....... President
........Student Speaker
... Coordinator, Campus Interfaith
Assistant Registrar
....Vice President,Advancement
.... Chaia Faculty Affairs Council
..................Wi1kes (Jniversity Alumni Association
........Honorary Degree Recipient
Loren Prescott...............Vice President, Finance and Support Operations/General Counsel
........ Dean, School of Education
Rhonda Rabbitt......
Riggs..
Philip Ruthkosky.........
Anne Sk1eder.................
John Stachacl...............
WagihaTaylor...............
Terese'Wignot ...............
Michael'Wood..............
GretchenYeninas..........
Debra Zbegner.....
Paul
Dean, College ofArts, Humanities and Social Science
Associate Dean, Student Affairs
SeniorVice President and Provost
Dean, Eugene S. Farley Library
.
Faculry Marshal
Associate Provost
SpecialAssistant to the President
Associate Dean, StudentAffairs
....Dean, Passan School of Nursing
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Tlrc Twelfth Annual
Commencement
WILKES COLLE.CE
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In
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WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA
Sundry Afternoon, June 7, 1959
AT FIVE
O'CLOCK
�FAITH OF OUR FATHERS
Faith of our fathers! living still
In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword,
O how our hearts beat high with joy
Whene'er we hear that glorious word:
Faith of our fathers, holy faith !
We will be true to thee till death.
Faith of our fathers ! God's great power
Shall win all nations unto theel
And from the truth that comes from God
Mankind shall then be truly free:
Faith of our fathers, holy faith !
We will be true to thee till death.
Faith of our fathers ! we will love
Both friend and foe in all our strife,
And preach thee, too, as love knows how
By kindly words and virtuous life:
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
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�Orihr of Extrcises
ORGAN PRELUDE
Prayer.
.....Guilmant
PROCESSIONAL
Marche
Romaine
...
II\TVOCATION..
....Rer,pn W. Ducmn, Ph.D.
HYMN.
..."Faith of Our
ADDRESS
..Gounod
Fathers,,
in an Open Society',
Arar W. Bnowx, Ph.D.
. . . ."Education
Metropolitan Educational
Television Association, Inc.
VOCAL DUET
VirgaJesseFloruit....
...J.
S.Bach
Juer Pverr, soprano (1959)
W.nyxr Werrnns, bass (1959)
BENEDICTION..
..R.tssr Ar.snnr Fnruor,aunun
RECESSIONAL
March of The
Priests.
..
.Mendelssohn
The gradnntes and theirfamili,es and,friends are inuited tn a
reaption.on the fuwn of l0jrb2 Hall immediatel2 follnwing
this seraice, In the eaent of rain tlu rcception will bc held ii
thc fEer of the g2mnasium.
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Baccalaureate Service for the 12th Annual Commencement, June 7, 1959
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1959
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FOURTH ANNUAL
TTITKES COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT
,
COLLEGE GYMNASIUM
SOUTH FRANKLIN STREET
\TILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA
SUNDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE 10, 19tL
FTVE O'CLOCK
�AMERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL
O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain !
America ! America ! God shed His grace on thee,
And cfown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining: sea!
O beautiful for pilgrim feet,
Whose stern, impassion'd stressA thorough-fare for freedom beat
Across the wilderness !
America! America! God mend thine ev'ry flaw,
Confirm thy soul in self-control,
'Ihy liberty in law!
O beautiful for heroes prov'd
In liberating strife,
Who more than self their country lov'd,
And mercy more than life !
America! America! May God thy gold refine,
Till all suceess be nobleness,
And ev'ry gain divine!
COIUE,
Come, Thou
THOU ALb,IIGHTY KING
Almighty King
Help us Thy name to sing
Help us to praise!
Father all glorious,
O'er all victorious,
Come and reign over us,
Aneient of days !
Come, Thou Incarnate Word,
Gird on Thy mighty sword;
Our prayer attend !
Come, and Thy people bless;
Come, give Thy word success;
Stablish Thy righteousness,
Saviour and Friend!
Come, Holy Comforter,
Thy sacred witness bear,
In this glad hour !
Thou, Who almighty art,
Now rule in every heart,
And ne'er from us depart,
Spirit of power
!
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Baccalaureate Service for 4th Annual Commencement, June 10, 1951
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Tlrc lYinth Annaal
Cammtrucemmtt
WILKES COLLECE
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In the Col,lege Glmnas'ium
WILKE$BARRE, PEIYNSYLVANIA
Sunda2 Aftrnoon, Juru
AT FIVE O'CLOCK
3, 1956
�GOD, THE LORD,
A KING REMAINETH
God the Lord, a King remaineth,
Robed in His own glorious light;
God hath robed Him, and He reigneth;
He hath girded Him with might.
Alleluia ! Alleluia !
God ii King in depth and height!
In her ever lasting station
Earth is poised, to swerve no more;
Thou has laid Thy throne's foundation
From all time where thought can soar.
Alleluia ! Alleluia !
Lord, Thou art for ever more!
With all tones of waters blending,
Glorious is the breaking deep;
Glorious, beauteous, withou[ ending,
God, who reigns on heaven's high steep.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Songs ofocean never sleep.
Lord, the words Thy lips are telling
Are the perfect verity;
Of thine hish eternal dwelline,
-HoTiness
s6ill in'in?ta be:
Alleluia ! Alleluia !
Pure is all that lives with Thee. Amen.
FAITH OF OUR TATTTEdS
Faith of our fathersl living still
In spite of durigeon, fire; and sword,
O how our hearts beat high with joy
Whene'er we hear that glorious word:
Faith of our fathers, holy faith !
. We will be true to thee till death.
Faith of our fathers ! God's great power
Shall win all nations unto thee;
And from the truth that comes from God
Mankind shall then be truly free:
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till.death.
Faith of our fathers ! we will love
Both friend and foe in all our strife,
And preach thee, too, as love knows how
By kindly words and virtuous life:
Faith of our fathers, holy faith !
We will be true to thee till death.
- '{
�Ord"er of Exerases
t
ORGAN PRELUDE
Intermezzo
Carre
PROCESSIONAL
Pomp and
Circumstance
IIWOCATION..
HYMN.
......'Elgo,
.....TnuRnvrnrrnJumAvnnsrD.D.
..."God, the Lord, a King Remaineth"
ADDRESS
...
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Wrr.ulu G. Avrnurr,
Carnegfu End,oument
For International Pcacc
BENEDICTION.
.
. . .Rmar
Annnruu D. Bennm, A.M., M.H.L.
RECESSIONAL
"March of the
Priests"
. .Mendzksohn
Tfu grad.rutes and their famili,es and fricnds are inaitcd, to a
reccption an the lawn of Kirbl Hall immediate$ following
this seruicc. In the eaent of rain the reception utill be hcld in
the fEer of the g2mnasium.
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Tlrc Thirteenth Annual
Commencement
WIKES COLLECE
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In the College Crymnasoum
WILKES-BARRE, PEI..{NSYLVANIA
Sundry Aftrnoon, June 5, 1960
AT FIVE O'CLOCK
�FAITH. OF OUR FATHERS
Faith of our fathers ! living still
In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword,
O h6w our heaits beat high with joy
Whene'er we hear that glorious word:
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
Faith of our fathers ! God's great power
Shall win all nations unto thee;
And from the truth that comes from God
Mankind shall then be truly free:
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
Faith of our fathers ! we will love
Both friend and foe in all our strife,
And preach theeo too, as love knows how
By kiirdly words and virtuous life:
Fiith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
�Order of
Etcercises
ORGAN PRELUDE
Prayer.
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PROCESSIONAL
CoronationMarch
INVOCATION..
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Faith of Our Fathers
HYMN
ADDRESS......
..Can Man Change---€r Should He?
Srlxro M. Vurrce, Ph.D.
Philosophy and Religion
of
Professor
Wilkes College
CHORAL SELECTION
Once To Every Man and Nation.
Tun Mlonrcm Sncrns
Rrculno Cn.lruNe, Director
BENEDICTION.
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RECESSIONAL
March
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Gounod'
The grafuiates and theirfamilies andfriends areinaited to a
,eceftion on the lawn of Kirby Hall immediately.f:lbylg
thii sentice. In the eaent of rain the reccption will bc held in
the fayr of the g2mnasium.
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Thn Fourteenth Annual
Comm^encemnnt
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WILKE$BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA
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For the love which from our birth
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Lord of all, to Thee we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise.
For the wonder of each hour
Of the day and of the night,
Hill and vale and tree and flower,
Sun and moon, and stars of light:
Lord of all, to Thee we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise.
For the joy of human love,
Brother, sister, parent, child,
Friends on earth, and friends above;
For all gentle throughts and mild:
Lord of all, to Thee we raise
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ADDRESS
Self-Actualization
Ronnnt C. Rrlrv
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Wilkes College
CHORAL SELEC:TIONS
O, All Ye Nations
Gird On Thy Sword
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Tfu graduates and thir famika and friends are inaited to a
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The F'ffieenth Annual
Commencement
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FOR THE BEAUTY OF THE EARTH
For the beauty of the earth;
For the glory of the skies;
For the love which from our birth
Over and around us lies:
Lord of all, to Thee we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise.
For the wonder ofeach hour
Of the day and of the night,
Hill and vale and tree and flower,
Sun and moon, and stars of light:
Lord of all, to Thee we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise.
For the joy of human love,
Brother, sister, parent, child,
Friends on earth, and friends above;
For all gentle throughts and mild:
Lord of all, to Thee we raise
This our hy*r, of grateful praise.
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Orilcr of Exercises
ORGAN PRELUDE
PROCESSIONAL
Festival
Processional.....
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arranged, b2 Reger
Currono E. Balsnaw, F.A.G.O.
INVOCATION.
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HYMN
RnvrnBxo Bunru Rrvrns, D.D.
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ADDRESS
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.For the Beauty of the Earth
......While
Gyroscopes Go Hunting
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JulIrx A. Rrrmv, Jn., Ph.D.
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Associate Professor of Physics
Wilkes College
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Aria from 'Joan of Arc"
Now Joan Filled with Faith
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BENEDICTION.
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RECESSIONAL
Psalms Nineteen and
March
Twenty....
......Benedetto Marcello
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The graduates and their families and friends are inuited to a
reaption on the lawn of Kirby Hall immediatel2 following
this seruice. In the euent of rain the reception uill be held in
the fo2er of the g2mnasium.
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Baccalaureate Service for 15th Annual Commencement, June 10, 1962
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