5 15 134 https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/fd041b52c8f9dfb16986441226e52018.pdf 7051a4716acbe63c66b5ee7873e9186f PDF Text Text WILKES UNIVERSITY COMMENCBMBNT . CONVOCATION THURSDAY August 26, L993 1 1:15 a.m. TheHenry Gymnasium in the Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center Wilkes University Wilkes -B arre, Pennsylvania �AII{ERrCA, THE BEAUTIFI TT O beautiful for qpacious skies, for amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties above the fruited plain. America! Arnerica! God shed his grace on thee, fuid crown try good with bnotherhood from sea to strining sea. O beautifut for patriot dream ttrat s€s beyond the years, Thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmed by human teatr. America! Americal God shed his grace on thee, fuid crown ttry goad with bnotherhood from sea to strining sea. Words by KatterircI*e Bates Music by Sqntul A.Ward oao of aoaaooa o aooaaooaao aoo Mernbers of tlrc Willccs University Brass Ensentble, undcr the direction are perforwtingfor this nwrning's Commcncement Jerotu Campbell, celebration. �LISTOFGRADUATES August261 1993 * t t*t *t* rr* tt ** t* t * * * rtf Master's l)egree Candidates Master of Business Administration Degree {'Amy Frances Campbell fuin Itdarie Collins lvla* J. DeAntonio James G. Flynn Gwen Groblewski Gail Watson Haas Brenda Lynn Murray Jill Renee Reitz Donna J. Simpson Master of Heatth Administration Degrse William James Buzza, Jr. Master of Science lhgree with Biologr a major in Joyce Lynn Hazeltine i[ Education with a major in Educational Computing Master of Science Degree RobertW. Ashon Jeffrey Alan Brodrick Joan Stempin Dudick t C andidate for Pennsylvania Teac her Certifrcation *Degree in absentia �Master of Science Ilegree in Education with a major in Educationat Devetopment and Strategies Trudy M. Ashbrook Ivlarttral.,. Barchik CtaraWitliams Barrho *Amy Jo Beddia *Kenneth Carl Boyer *Diane Lynn Brouse Teri A. Chilleri *fuine P. Conror-Miller *I(aren Lynn Fox *I(athy fuineFurmm *Sandra M. fless *Gloria K. Jones *Jeftey R. Jones *Kimberly Jordan Kay lkothe-Wolfe *Sharon L. Ktrriga *Christine A. Linn *Beth- Ann Lugg *Larry F. Meixsell, Jr. *LisaR. Meyer Dianne T. Mller *Erin M. Pekurny *Creorge C. PekurnY Josgph Edward Pistack *Richard A. Rimple Catlrerine Marguerite S medley Ronatd Lee Sprecher Dorothy C. Wood *Degree in absentia �Master of Science Degree in Education with a major in Bnglish Colette lvl" Etick Mastcr of Science lhgree with Mathematics William E Kvashay a mqjor in �Bachelor's Degree Candidates The School of Business, Society and hrblic Policy Magna Cum Laude *#Erin Audrina Petrosky - Political Science Susan Lindsey Butler - Political Science S. Coulter - Sociology rJarnes J. Durkin III - Economics , :: ,*i ldargaret Walsh Fiscus - Sociology Sharon Govan - Business Administration Leonard T. HiU - Business Adminisration Margaret A. Krout - Economics Joseph Christopher Moschella - Business Administration Judith M. Slish - Accounting Sandra Sweder - Accounting *Thomas Phillip Tolson - Business Adurinisuation # Pi Sigma Alpha *Degree in absentia �rI I I l /-, The School of Liberal Arb and Hriman Scieuces : Nick fuithony Larnberti = Psychology Jqsqn €tuisropher D,elc4mPg - Com mlrnicatiohs John P. llorvath - History *Carl Von Kdtke - Psychology Cary Komsroski - Psychology + Renee K. Ann Montoro - Psychology Peter Christof Murphy - Music Thomas V. Nally - Commtmications ' Mark Brendan Pearsall - Psychology John Joseph Vesko [II - Psychology Jennifer Yale-Prislupski - English +Psi Chi *Degrye in absentia i �The School of Science and Engineering Magna Cum Laude Donald Joseph Pavinski, Jr. - Mechanical Engineering Cum Laude Richard Scott Bonning - Mechanical Engineering *Inkwon Baek - Engrneering Management David James Demko - Mechanical Engineering Bryce J. Fox - Mechanical Engineering Blward fuithony Crenerose II - Mwhanical Engineering Nguyen N. Huynh - Mechanical Engineering Robert R. Klinke - Mechanical Engineering Alan John Kovacs- Elecrical Engineering *Jay R. Kurowslry - Mechanical Engineering Joseph John Masi - Engineering Management Dale J. Morris - Mechanical Engineering Donald P. Oravic, Jr. - Earth and Environmental Sciences Chrisopher Charles Rickard - Earth and Envircnmental Sciences Daniel Perry Schecter- Biology John M. Schramrr - Elecrical Engineering Michelle Katheryn Sileski - Biology Aaron James Thorne - Electrical Engineering Soon Cheol Um - Biology *Degree in absentia �ORDER OFEXERCISES *Fanfare Henry purcell *Processional Rondeau fe:an loseph Mowet Welcome vic *Invocation e-Pre si den t "iffi:tr:?rffi The Reverend hdr. Richard P. Kovacs Permanent Deacon, Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut r'rq[nerica, the B eautiful Gretings Words by Katlwrine I*e Bates Mnsic by Samrcl A.Ward Eugene,Roth '57 Chairman, Board of Trustees Chad A. Lojewski g5 President, s tudent crovernment Presentation of the Eugene S. Farley John Baron, Jr."l5 Awarded to Charles N. Burns, Sr. '35 Address Christopher N, Breiseth President, Wilkes University Conferring of the Degrees Christopher N. Breiseth *AlmaMater *Benediction Eteanor C. Farley Rabbi Mchael Joseph Spiritual Leader, Temple Bhai B'rirh *Recessional TnrmpetVolunry Jeremiah Clarkc *The audience is requested to rise. �,, -l ALMAMATER Wilkes our Alma Mater, \Ye pledge our hearts to thee, Honor, faith, and courage, Truth and loyalty. In ou wortr and in our Pleasure, We shatl always love thee, Ioyal to the end. Thou shalt lead us oRwsrd, In $earch of finer things. lvlay we find the wisdom, That ttry qpirit brings. tvlay our deeds of love and service, Ever swell thy fame-Wilkes, wo sund b Sr*t thee! ' - -Words and music by Elearur C. Farley oaaaaaoaoaoooaao inuru diately foilow ing the c er ernony . r- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource August 26, 1993 Commencement-Convocation Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/31527f33adc72a5db5e3e14a175ebea7.pdf adca63783f860133fc013e44a375bbf6 PDF Text Text WILKES UNIVDRSITY ( t\C tt\ t CO M PI EN C EIVI EN T - C O ? N VO CAT I O N ThursdaA January 27, 1-994 17:75 a.m. The llenry Qymnasium in the Arnaud C. Martssports and Conference Center Wilkes Uniuersity Wilke s' D arr e, P ennsY ht ania ��Order of Exercises *EANEARE lTenrg Purcell +PROCESSIONAL ...RONdCAU JeanJoseph Mouret V lce- *INVOCATION. . *AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL CREETINCS.... President . for Aeademic Aff airs The Reverend Paul Mullen Paston St. Jude's Church by Katherlne Lee Bates ltlusic by Samuel A. Ward Words ..EugeneRoth'S7 'n"Ali;,:;{::{{l;,iff; President Jamie L. Kurtz Class of 7994 . . David A. Agee ARMED FORCES KESERVE Ilnited States Alr force Colonel, OFFICER APPOINTMENT Lieutenant ADDRESS. IALMAMATER . . Benjamin F. Fiester, Jr. Professor of English ....EleanorC.Farley ffiff*:ffi::; Dean of Student Affairs Emeritus IeremiahClarke n The audience is requested to rlse. �MASTEK'S DEGKEE CANDIDATES Master of Business Administration Degree Nidal IY. Al-Sh ellah Alfred D. Beck Denise Ann Berberick * Patricia O. Blazejeutski Oary J. Bukeauich Sam Burgess, Jr. ,i#:"i;lii"Til" * Amelia J. Iloffstitter Shawn C. Kolb Oregory Dauls Alexander l{osicki *John 17. Leja Robert James lvlaietta Keuin [vlcOinn Dauid S. /Yo Ale * Janice Merrill Orlou Donna Flarie ReauA Michael W. Roome Robert Vincenf Sm ith * Thomas J. Sm ith * Michael Allan Spitz Silas FI. Victor * Diane R. Yamrick Victor R. Yanchunas Master of Health Administration Degree Oeorge Kenneth Halama Master of Science Degree in Education with a major in Computing Carotyn lvl. Burke * Degree in Absentia �Ma'ster of Science Degree in Education with a major in Educational Development and Strategies Jan Louise Beers n Aplan Bower Donna L. friling-BrYan *Susa Kristen Kleca Corine A. Leoni-Tfeslar * Pamela Jo Hanlclns fvlcDannell '?"r":#:#?;'r?,iiJjf#' Master of Science Degree in trducation with a major in English Patricia Yo schak Sfas kiel Master of Science Degree in Education with a major in tlistory Chris tine l'Iarie LaCoe Master of Science Degree in Electricat Engineering * Iluan Tlt Master of Science Degree with a major in Nursing "Ruth L. Collins ttZeta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Thu * Degree in Absentia �BACIIELOK'S DEGREE CANDIDATDS The School of Business, Society and Public Policy IWagnaCumLaude Penny R. Ciskowski, Accounting Lurene VanfYess Lord, Political Science 'Nadine Beth PodanA, Business Administration 2'7 CumLaude 'Douglas J. Euans, Accounting Bonita L. Rynkiewicz, Accounting Malcolm J. Williams, Business Administration Wiltiam J. Apple, Accounting Kimberly Ann Auillion, Accounting John Bingham, Accounting John Joseph Brda, Buslness A dministration Thomas P Brisbane, Business Administration 'Jane N. Brown, Accounting Dauid J. Callahan, Business Administration * Greg D. Chamberlain, Business A dministration Donna M. Dougherty, Accounting James J. Euanoskl, Jr., Accounting Business A dministration, Second Major Trina K. farrell, Accounting Jeffrey A. Fiergang, Business Administration * Dawn M. Filipowicz, Business Administration * Christopher MichaelFusco , Business Administration Douglas Oreaser, Buslness A dministration Brian Orzebin, Business A dministration Adam Chartes l{ammerle, Sociotogy Michael D. ITerpen, Business A dministration Jill Impaglia, Business Adminls tration * Ahmed Sateh 17. Jaabal, Business Administration * Raymond lvl. Judge, Polttical Science Keuin Peter Kratzer, Business A dministration Mark Kus, Business Administration 2 Alpha Sigma Lambda ? Pi Sigma Alpha * Degree in Absentia �The School of Business, Society and Pubtic Policy (continued) Michaet Sebastian Modta, Accounting Deborah Ann Pace, Business Administration Mark Atan Paczewski, Business Administration Pamela D. Peters, Business Adminls tration Caroline tlope Petrini, Buslness Administration "Lori Anne Pisaneschi, Sociology Tbriah A. Rogers, Business Administration Tbma L. Schmidt, Accounting Deborah Pauta Semel, Business A dministration Silpa Shah, Accounting Yoshiko Sh oji, Business Administration Paula M. Strou phauer, Buslness A dministration Keishi Takimoto, Business Adminls tration Andreu, S. Wanat, Accounting t 2Candidate for Pennsgluania TEacher Certification * Degree in Absentia �The School of Liberal Arts and fluman Sciences (continued) Jamie L. Kurtz, Theater Arts Rebeccah Lgnn Loeser, Psgchologg Scott Dauid Morris, Bachelor of flne Arts Dean P Mulhertn, Psyehology t2 Mary Ellen Carro Niemotka, Psychologg tzlTeather E. Ofner, Psgchology, Elementarg Education, Second Major M arton Antoinette Petchatonis, Psgchologg "Lort Anne Pisaneschl, Dlementarg Education; Second Degree CoIIeen Elizabeth Prestash, Psychologg Rebecca J ean Rebouich, Communlcations sKristin E. Russo, Psychology 5 t2LisaMawretsatuiatorePs'"i:;."::;::#:";#-::^""atton'secondMajor " suzanne Bachelor M f -ler{i1-neuheimen Lori Carot Statr, Psychologg Andrea Jewel Szabados, Psgchology Ren4e Ann Szafran, Communlcations Dautd Shawn Whttman, Psgchology o usic * s M arlene Woo ds, Psg c ho Io gy t'zJeffrey J, Zimmerman, fltstory, Elementary Education, Second Major tzCandidate 3 Lambda Pt Eta Pennsgluania TEacher Certification for Psi Chi * Degree in Absentia �t Denotes Membershlp tn Alpha llappa Delta, the lnternatlonal honorarA socletu ln Soctology. 2 3 Denotes Membershtp tn AlphaSigma Lambda, the honor soclety recogntztng the academlc excetlence of adult part-ttme students. Denotes Membershtp in Lambda Pl Eta, the natlonal honorarg soctety in Communications. 1 Denotes Membership tn Pht Alpha Theta, the national honorarg soctety in tlistory. 5 Denotes Membershtp tn Psi ChL the natlonal honorarA societg tn Psychologg. 9 Denotes Membershipln Slgma Pi Stgma, Phystcs students. ? Denotes Membershlp tn PlSigma 8 thite nattonal honorary socletg of Atpha, the Natlonal Pollttcal t Ionor Societg. Denotes Membershlp ln and acknowledgment bg Stgma Xt, the sctenttftc research soc,etu. s Denotes Membershlp ln Chi Alpha Epsllon, the honorary socletA whtch recognlzesstudents who were admitted to the llnluersitg through ttlgher Educatlon Access Opportunity programs. to Denotes t' ltlemErshlp in Stgrna Tbu Detta, the national honorsockty ln Engltsh, Dtenotes Membershtp tn the Zeta Psi Chapter lTonor Society for Nursing. '2 Denotes Candidates ' i t I b lb hL Degree tn absentla. of Sigma Theta far Pennsyluanla kacher Certlflcatlan. Qbu, the tnternattonal �AITIERICA, TIIE BDAUTIFUL O beauttful for spacious skles , for amber waues of grain, For purplemountainmajesties aboue the frutted plain. Amerlca! America! Qod shed his grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. O beautiful for patriot dream that sees beyond the years, Thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmed by humantears. America! America! God shed his grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. Words by Katherine Le:e Bates Music by Samuel A. Ward A[,MA IITATER Wilkes, ottr Alma I'Iater, We pledge our hearts to thee, Ilonor, faith, and courage, Truth and loyalty. In our u)ork and in our pleasttre, Quide us as a friend; we'ffJ3iY:y;:;;:,'n""' Thou shalt lead us onward In search of finer thlngs. PIaA we find the wisdom That thA spirif brings. IrlaA our deeds of loue and seruice Euer swell thy fame Wilkes, we stand to greet thee! Qlory to thy name. - Words and Music by Eleanor C. Farley A receptton for graduates and thetr families wlll be held ln Rumours, Iower leuel of the Marts Centen lmmediatelg following the ceremony. of the Wllkes LlntuersltgBrass Ensembte, under the dtrectton of Rlcha,rd Erown, are performtng for this mornln g's Commencement celebratton. Members � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commencement Programs, 1941-2020 Description An account of the resource Wilkes College and Wilkes University Commencement programs from 1941 when the college was a satellite campus of Bucknell University through Winter 2020. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1941-2020 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF files Type The nature or genre of the resource Programs Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource January 27, 1994 Commencement-Convocation Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/223cc7bca7d01a5c026caa34b8d5e287.pdf 502ec640735641f9d7bcc2b7d5202cbd PDF Text Text WILI{ES UNIVDRSITY The FortA-S eu enth Annual Spring Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees Saturday Afternoon 28,7994 at two o'clock MaA �AcademicCostume The celebration of Commencement is surrounded bg rich traditions. The established community of scholars - the facultg conuene to recognlze officlally the newest group of provenscholars the Oraduates - and welcome them in fellowship. Oraduates don the attire that for years has symbolized scholarly attalnment. Durlng the Middle Ages those seeking an educatton traueled to European centers of learning, Centers of learning and uniuerslttes were closety allted wtth the clerlcs of the time, and the scholars donned garb simllar to that worn by the clergg. Thls euolued lnto the academic uniform, a long black gown, haod, and cap, which proved useful for studging in unheated and drafty bulldings. The hood serued simultaneously as a head couerlng, a reposttory for colns 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's school or uniuersity afftltatton. Bg their disttnctlue clothing the students were set apart and distinguished from the citizens of the town; hence the ortgtn of the phrase "town and gown." American colleges and uniuersities adopted the wearing of the traditional apparel in Colonial times, and a common code for academic apparel was established in the mid-ninete€nth century. The hood is the most disttnctiue feature of academic regalia. The inside of the hood is lined with the offtcial cslors of the instttution; todag you see Wilkes graduates wearlng hoods tined with the btue and gold colors of the Uniaersit4. The ueluet trim around the outside of the hood designates the degree or field of study of the graduates. The ueluet colors worn by today's graduates stgnifg the following: Oolden Yettow - Science White - Arts, Letters, tlumanities Drab - Business Administration or Health Administration Pink - Music Brown - Fine Arts The style of the gou)n distinguishes graduates bg the degree theg haue earned. Those earning the bachelor's degree wear a simple black gown with elongated pointed sleeues. Ilolders of the master's degree wear gowns with a longer, closed, square cut sleeue. The doctoral gown is trimmed with ueluet stripes on the sleeues and panels of ueluet on the front closure of the gown. Some American uniuersities haue adopted doctoral gowns in their distinctiue colors. You will notice the slate of Columbia, the red of Cornell, the burgundy of the Uniuersity of Pennsyluanta, the bright blue of the University of Michigan. 7b haue earned the priuilege of wearing academic regalia signifles not onlg the completion of a program of studies, but entrance into the comradery of scholarship. ��Fanfare For The Common Man . .... Aaron Coptand PROCESSIONAL Crown Imperial . . . . . . . . . ..'. . . . . . . . . . . . . WilliamWalton Wind Ensemble of Wilkes University Klcnnno BnowN, Conductor (The audlence is requested to rise as the procession enters the area.) : INVOCATION Ameriia, The Eeautiful Vlce Presldent for Academtc Affatrs . . TrE REvpnenn Pnrlrr W. Sonnen. D. Mrn. Pastor, The Presbgterian Church of Easton Easton, Marylahd . Words by Katherine Lee Eates Music bg Samuel A. Ward (Thewords af America, The Eeautiful are printed on the back auer of thi program. The audience is requeskd to stand and jotn tn the singing.) GREETINCS... CnRrsrornenN.Elnersern Presldent Chairman, Boar'd of Trustees HouDAY Evn Aonrn Assis tant Professor of Psychology Konnnr D. WRCHowsKr'89 Member of the Class of 7994 THE PRESENTffTION OF AWARDS �ORDEK OT'.DXERCISDS HONORARY DEGREE RE,CI PI E,NTS RtcnnRD P. KenttNc, M.D. Cnrnnntnn Dn AncELIS, M.D.'65 ADDRESS ....CarnenlneDEAnceuls'6s THE CONF'ERRINC ON .-. Alma Mater .. Eleanor C. Farteg (The words of the Alma lvlater are prtnted on the back couer of the program. The audienee is requested to stand and join in the ilngtng.) tsE,NE,DICTION ................. . TH.E KEvE,REND BnuceGnuur PastoF, Christ United tvlethodist Church NIo untainto p, Penns;A la ania RECE,SSIONAL FestiveOverture ....Dmttrishostakouich (The audience and the graduates are requested to remain standing thi.e recessional of the Platform Partg and the Facult4.) during �THE, MABLE, SCOTT WANDELL AND STERTINC LEROY WANDtrLL AWARDS CnnnlenE T. Krvnowsrv, Bachelor of Science, Accounting Lvnn Anne Knurz, tsachelor of Science, Business Administration Bachelor of Arts, Communications DARREN Jonn Mlcnnel. tsactrelor of Science, Biology KnTHERTNE J. Zorr*, Bachelor of Scienee, Mathernatlcs These awards are presented to the man and woman graduate hauing attained the highest academic auerage for the four Aears at Wilkes Llniuersity. Presentation bA J, Mtcnnnl Lnnnorr Vice President for Academic Affairs THE SCHOOL OF tsUSINESS, SOCTETY A.ND . Lvnn Anne Knu'rz PUBLIC POLICY Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Bachelor of Arts, Communications This award is giuen to the outstanding graduating AWARD senior of theSchoot. Presentation bg Qanv A. Gtnmnnrtno, Dean THE SCHOOL CIF LItsERAL ARTS AND Bachelor of Arts, Communications Bachelor of Science, Business Administration This award is giuen to the outstanding seniot graduatiig of the School. Presentation.bU Rooenr J. flenr'rRN, SC-IENCE AWARD Tff E SCHOOL.QF AND ENCINE,ERING . :' r: Dean , : r. Dnnnen Jonn Mtcnner Bachelorof Science' BiologY This award ts giuen to the outstanding graduating senior of the School. Presentation by Umto R. NeJra, De'an �AIilARDS ALUMNI AT'IIARD T'OR LEADERSHIP . . f Gnr Anne Humrnnev This award is gtuen by the Wilkes lJniuersitg Alumni Association to the member of the graduating class considered to haue made the strongest contribution to student life and the student actlultles program of the Uniuersitg. Presentatton by AnrnonY J" Snlrum II '78 Director of Alumni Relations ARMED NORCE,S RESERVE ONFICER APPOINTMENT CHRrsrornen L. Elonrnc Mann Davro Crnnrclrn TnResn Rarqoxn Innrss Paur. fl. LnroRcnen Sreven AuEn Pou-rRno Presentatlon bg Dnvlo A. Acee Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Air Force THE DISTINCUISHtrD YOUNC ALUMNUS This award is presented annuallg by the Wtlkes Unfuersttg Alumnl Association to that alumnu:s who best exempltftes the characteristlcs of an educated person and the traditions of Wilkes lJniuersitg. Presentation Dy CouleEn M. Qnles Cnlmcnnn'81 President, Wilkes University Alumni Association �Affi WILKES INSPI KATIONAL TEACH ER .. -. . KRRortnR F. Hnn N'76, Posthumpuslu AWARD Wyoming Valley West School District Dall.as Senior fligh School in 4pprcgiatian of dedleatton and'iffeCaueitess ai'i t^eac4er wlth an butriiandtng recoid afsuccCss,tn prepartig students for ,6llu-9.4 college and for the tife of the mind. Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences I 1 i I 6 I i I I I i I i I l �NONOKAKY DEGKDES DOCTOR OF SCIENCE . .. . Klcnnno P. Knnrrnc, M.D. Newly appointed Director of Student Health at the University of Wisconsin after serving in a similar position for more than thirteen years at his alma mater, the University of Virginia. The nation's leading teacher of college students about AIDS and other challenges to their health, Dr. Keeling has called upon educators to help build their students' self-esteem within the context of responsible and caring campus communities, attempting to change students' behaviors so as to save their lives. DOCTOR Of'SCIENCE Cnrnnntne De Ancnurs. M.D.'65 national voice for improving the health of our children, with particular emphasis on children in the inner cities. Craduate of Wilkes College in 1965, with her M.D. degree from the University of Pittsburgh, Df. DeAngelis has devoted her energies since L97B to The Johns Flopkins School of Medicine where she is Professor of Pediatrics and Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Faculty. She has by example demonstrated a leadership role for women physicians in medical schools and actively worked to draw other women into positions of leadership at Johns Hopkins. A powerful �MASTEK'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Master of Business Administration Degree 'Plurnal Carmen Abate sKenneth D. Angradi Marisa D. LaNunziata *John J. McQraw * Stephen Douglas Parsons ' Robert Anthony Passeri sPatrick J. Patte III *'Lesa Ann Rudnicki Christopher Paul ScaI ese James Mark Sepko Michael Stephen Shendock 'Louis J. Shiber sMatthew John Zedolik, Jr. * PeggA A. Boldlssar tDale P. Bonar * Anna Marie D. Dizon *sChristine M. Dock 'John L. FaIIis 'Dale E. Fitch 'Michele C. Forese * Joseph A. Oiamber sMichtelle Oranuille Alan Jon Cuits on 5 Master of flealth Administration Degree * Jean A. Denion Mary Ellen Jolley Allison R. Iulartin Dara-Lynne Puruis Master of Science Degree with a major in Education John T. Brundage Janet Coyne Euanchick Thomas Robert Oriffith Lynn W. Muchler.stash Janeen A. Nleratko *Janice lvl. Reauu * Degree Albert Rinehimer Donna PI. Rother Robin Orill Slocum * Lynda lvlcCutcheon Sf epanchak Frank Oerald Torquato sDelta Mu Delta in absentia 8 �Master of,Sci€nce Degree in Brian W. Anders l? Eileen Yoqshock Eu anina �BACIIELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDAIES The School of Business, Society and Public Policy Summa Cum Laude 3's' te Da uld A. Crake, Business Administration Computer Informatlon Sgstems, Economics, Second and Third Majors Charlene T Klynowskg, Accounting nn Anne Krutz, 6 us lness A dmini str atio n t 3''s J ennifer L. Stackhouse, Politic aI Science 3 G tna Tbylor, Eusiness Administr ation 5 5' 8'' 2' t s LA Iulagna Cum Laude 'Suzanne tsianchi, Accounting Business Adm inistration, Secon d Major wn Patrick Burrier, Accounting tJoshtta R. Gray, Accounting '',Tina FI. Oechler, Business Administration 'Nancy A, Stanislow, Business Administration Sha CumLaude Barbara Albert, Business Administration 'sChristopher L. Boring, Polittcal Science 'Melissa K. Quenst, Accounting 3 'zAlpha Sigma Lambda Epsilon sOmicron Delta I2Pi sDelta Plu Delta Kappa Delta tsPl Stgma 70 Alpha sLambda Pi ETA tsUniuerslty Scholar �The School of Business, Society and Public Policy - Continued Accounting '''Michael Paul Bereschak Robert P Michaets Susan Moran Robert /Yauitski Ann MarteT. Obester sOeoffreg Scott Ptotroski Sidneg Durnside Donald Scott Carr s&obertE. Chrlsttan II sShelleg M. Conbog Nicole M. Cooper oeorge w. Ddwards III Anthony MichaelSalerno BusinessAdmlnlstratton. second Major sDoreen M. Secor ministration Tracy A. Ousditis sChristopher Jones ssharon Ann Joubert Stephen M. Koutch Eusiness Ad siCconcl MaJoi Philip Christopher Sommer 'Stan D. Staskiel sNancy Ann Venturi sJean Ann Zinn Susan Marte Krupouich Brian P Ltpinski Bachelor of Business Administration Matthew J. Casarin Keuin Patrick Moher Tbni Michell,e Farinella [vlichelle Moretin Joseph John Qaughan 'Cathy S. Parnell Dauid J. Kaschak 'Jason J. Rydzik Colleen E. Keating Albert J" Serino sAnthonA J. Korch III KennethD. Sh erman Craig Allen Lane Thomas W. Whille * Brian Carl Laraia Hisham B. Younes 'Degree in absentla 't 2Alpha Sigrna {i-'./+. Lambda 'r-b--!iil''-:r';i-'C?=iEr,.! 77 'Delta Mu Delta *-t"'='- ! 1' P $ �The Sehoolrof BuCi'h€ss; Society and Public'Po,tiry_ :'Con{ihued' Busi ness Admi nistration IYicot e Baptist 'Jeffrey Patrick Barone 'Catherine Bigus John O. Boroska ''tJames A. Bruck Pamela Ann Caltahan Kelley Ann Dauis Eric W. DeForest Joseph Finn, Jr. John [v|. Ilarlan * Degree rn'aDs;entia 'Brqan G. ITaruey ITeather M. Mabin Mary Mauro Jennifer M. [vleyers /Yicholas E. ffiles Rabert Christop her Pitera *tDonna C. Psak James A. RoDinson Timothy E Sngder *2'sKathleen M. Stark Matthew fI. Stoll William O. Wychowanec 'npnaSigrna L,ambd,a 72 3Delta MU Del'ta �The School of,Busines-S; Soeiety'and Pubtic Policy - Continued International Studies Irlichele A. BIA Angela [vI. Castano French, Second Major Potitical Science Michael J. Ilolty Gait Anne lTumphrey * loMiltiam E, Kane, Jr. 'lvlichze;l Louis Lefchak ts't,Lawrence L. Socci ',Derk A. Wadas Sociology Mark Frederick 6uss 'Deana Calotaro CarrieN. Deuenyi Kerryit Atphonso Douglas tspi Sigma ITarris Marg-Noelte Rasi ScottA. *Degreelm.absenlla- - 11. hwandaYuetteSanders Tbm?ra Chgle VanFleet :': tAlph.aKap-paDQlta liSlgma Thu Delta Alpha 73 �BACIIELOK'S DEGKEE CANDIDAIES The School of Liberal Arts and fluman Sciences SummaCumlraude to'll%elissa Mae Asbur4, English '7Amy Jo Boytin, Nursi.ng r4'leoerard M. Emershaw, Jr., Psychology Philosoph4, Secon d Major 5'8'12'"LAnn Anne Krutz, Communications, Second Degree 7'16Amy E. Lynch, English l4'lefieuin T Santucci, Psychology PhilosophA, Secon d t'Iajor 7'16''nLAnn Ann Symons, English Adrienne OaAle Tinney, French International Studies, Sec ond M aj or IulagnaCumLaude 'aDouglas D. Bidtetspach, Psychology "Laura Ann Filingo, Nttrsing "CherAl Uding Minnier, /Yurslng 'TQeorge Joseph Rucco, Jr., /Yursing to',7'"San draJo Sin ger, ITistory 2'7' ldTYacy Youells, English 'Alp4a stgmi L,amoaa -l : -- : .- sDelta'ii beua :'': TlTonors in English EM toCandldates for Plnnsyluanla Tqtcher Certlfication t4PstCht itphr1 &1ryLr'.rneta -: .. t2Pl6appaDelta rtslJniuerstty Scholar r6slgma Tbu Delta nslgma Theta Tbu .r . sLambdq Ri 74 �The School of Liberal Artsand lluman Scienees - Continued CumLaude Janice Kag Bullock,IYursl ng 'oTbnAa Lee Colarusso, Spanish 'oDorotha Ann Duesler, Psychology "Donna L. Gaia, lYurslng 2'17Warg Jo Oubitoso, lYursi ng '7 Danun ITobDs, /Yursl ng " Lantra E. ITotderman, lYurs ing Franb John flydash, Bachelor of Music 'Sam antha Miche'l lreson, Communications to'l4Brian Scott Kane, Psychology Elementary Education, Second M aj or 'oDenise Joanne Motts, Spanish 'oKeith T. Nicho ls, Bachelor of Music * tTlToUy J. Smith, Nurslng Tbny P. Vargas, Nursing 'oJennifer L. Wenkosky, Bachelor of Music '4Wendi Kay Williams, Psychology Philosop hy, Secon d *Degree in M aj ,Alpha Slgma absentia loCandldates or for Pennsyluania /4Psicm 75 Lambda - - sLqmp.da.Pt ':; . "' Teacher Certiftcatbn t?SigmaThetaTbu , .' ETA �The School of Liberal,Arts and lluman Sciences - Continued Art /Yicol e Meredith Corba 'oBarbara Ann Tblaska Oianna Marino Eachelor of Fine Arts Jeff M. Andorher Jennifer Nyman Marg'Noelle Rasi, Second Degree Bachelor of Music Joseph DeVizia fleather Lynn Petruzetli 'oStanleA GuA Criffis, Jr. Communications Jennifer Anne Barkas MichaelJ. Brakefield James T Carns Joseph John Kourg DauidJ. McCabe Jenntfer E. Nagrant Jodg Paternoster Nouitskg Deniese A. Ogden Jonathan Matthew Rohman uSuzanne R. Smetana Miri Lgnn Steinmetz RichardJohnChekan Janet L. Cline sJulle Ann DePue Bradley llays Inna Kaspler Christine A. Kennelly sLambda Pi ETA toCandidates 76 for PennsAluania T0acher Certiftcation �The School of Liberal Arts and fluman Sciences Continued English 'oJennifer LAn Spitzer 'oOerard Burns, Jr. Linda Jeanne Chapple to' t6o,ail Gondella Smith Elementary Education, Secon d lvlajor Suzanne l"I arian Stchur *'oKos emarie Ann Vnukou.rslcl 'u History 'oBrian J. Byrne 'oTimothy P. Jordan Elementary Education, Second f"l aj 'olrlis Oilbert Rapose 'oJohn Robert Rowlands 'oKeith Brady Tbylor II Michael J. Vesek, Jr. Dauid Isaiah Zawacki or Stephen P Klem "Edward Mc0innls lvlichael J. Ochlan, Jr. Nursing Flary B. Albright Angela S. Bistrichan J ennifer Frances Capwell Cheryl Judith Cator "CherAl L. Dorshimer J ennifer Ann lTeinzerling "Stephanie P lTerbener Oail L. Ilolba TEresa Ramona Innlss Pamela Mary Jones Laura E. Krombel-Roberfs * * It Degree in absentia Phi Alpha Theta Liput Jean Marie Littzi Lea Marie Lynette [vlarie Lutz Scott [vI. Maxwell J ulie Catherine Prusakowski Laurie Lea Schaeffer Kimberly AnnSmith Linda Ann Snyder Kelly Ann Tinner Jed Weller "Jttle Ann Yurish toCandid ates for Pennsylu ania TEacher Certification I6Sigm a Tbu Delta tTSigma Theta Tbu 77 �The School of Liberal Arts and fluman Sciences Continued Psychology Alison Adomiak 'oLoriann E. Angeli 'o FI atthew IvI cC Elementary Elementary Education, Second lvl ajor Elementary Education, Second M aj ,oColleen Alexis Barry Kathleen M. FI cCarthy Diane L. [ulenhennett Elizabeth M arie Flerena 'o Patricia Ricarda Monroe or Elisa O diorne Billman Jennifer Lynn Bond 'o Laura J ane C ardellino Elementary Education, Second lrl ajor Elementary Education, Second I,I aj 'o J oAnn or Annemarie Ciraolo Kristen Collins '4Louis Joseph Cuomo Stacy Coreen DeMatteo 'oTbra Ann DonleauA lvl arie PI ullery Elementary Education, Second PI ajor 'oJustine t lary Nemshick Elementary Education, Second ItI ajor M ajor ITeather C. Noel Wendy LynnOels Tbmmy Lee Perry English, Second Major Elementary Education, Second lvl aj or IUI arie Pro c accio Sharon E. Puchosic D anielle Kelly Jean Ragan Fedullo Kimberly Ann0lowacki Qilbert Dean lToak Melissa A. Kolatis M ichelle M aria Lalrl ooneA 'o SoclologA, Secon d Major Elementary Education, Second M aj Christine S. fro che t4' Stephanie Lynne Sc hmidt '4Rebecca Jane Slmon Lisa Marie Sporer Brenda Lynn Vittori 16 Elementary E ducation, Second I'l ajor Lisa Ann Lazorchak 'olTeba MalatA or Dauid John Martinkouic II Renee Anne Materazzi 'oRobin Qrauine Mazza * for Degree Sandra J. Warntz Matthew Weiss *James John Woodworth 'o Deb or ah Ly nn Yendrick W. Elementary Educ ation, Seco nd Degree l4Psi Chi affrey ducation, Second Degree '4 'a toCandidates E Elementary E ducation, Second in absentia Pennsyluania TEacher Certification roSigm a Tbu Delta 78 �BACIIELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES The School of Science and Engiheering SummaCumLaude l8John William Dorunda, Biologg s't8'teDauid Paul l7utz, Biology Darren J ohn Michael, Biologg 's Tbdd Chrlstopher Ostir, Earth and Enuironmental Sciences Karen Pastula, Biology t8'rsJodi Lynn Powlus, Diologg Joseph J. Skitzki, Biology 4' ts' ta Richard Douglas Stokes, Electrical Engineering Jill Diane Surdy, Biology James A. Trtcarico, Biology 6' M ark o. Wade, nngheeriij M anagement to''e Katherine J. Zoka, M athematics ts Iulagna Cum Laude Christine C. Calore, BiologA "/Y. Keuin Curry, Enuironmental Engineering Diane M. Del Regno, BiologA *'Stan Ftorkoursk i, BiologA 'oLisa Ann Iskra, BiologA 'eBrian Joseph Kobylus, BiologA 'sStephen Francis Lynch, BiologA lsPartl J. Potera, BiologA 6' ts''sAnthony John Rozanski, Materials Engineering 4' ts' ts' techristopher [I. Sc arba, Electrical Engineering 4'ts'Is'Iesu zanne C. Stanskl, Electrical Engineering s' IBSc ott Steelman, BiologA '&Lisa Catherine Ann Wrubel, BiologA *Degreeinabsentla,AtphaSigma Lambda 4EtallappaNu slTonorstnBtologg toCandidates for Pennsyluania TEacher Certification 'flonors in Engineering . rsSigma Pt Stgma ' tastgma Xi reUnluersltg S cholar 79 �,Th€ Schqol,of $qlen-Ge and Engtneeung - Continued : Cum Laude 1.,,4.qtr4tf.erFIar*a'rennan,gtol6w.--... - ts*]utflIth'Anirc*Duitlta,B:|lochemtsti:y,''-'''--' - Therese Catherine Fltrcon, Btolog -,l"Eob€rtclrrtstopher.Marttn,,M.&,ffiiitcd,mgtn<iiinng +n,fiheWl{irolS,,._[,teehani&i.epsineedng .- .. 'rs' *Jarrod Lee lYorto n,, Materials Engiieering t5' 18''e Myron tvlichael Pitcauage, M ath I, Physics, Secon d Major 4-ts.to}ff LE[-te&A€f ,EOZar{SJaL- f ledFfi e ii[ E ryltneefi ng' -' Amy Lee Thomas, Balogg :: "' �The School of Science'and Engineering ; Continued Applied and Engineering Sciences , * t'Patrick Jon Musinski r Biology Plichele Ann Donouan Krisann Kathleen Jackson CarAn A.Stapinski Oina Stetla OregorA O. Turner 'oCraig Euan Owens Radu ovidiu Pacurariu 'sJoseph M. Scharf Douglas ulshafer Computer Information System s Beier Collen0unningOrigtock DeanT Kontometros Frank Dauid teuen Alten Polliard Susan Sakalouckas S ChristopherVatthew Sebasttanelli Paul17. Laidacker Computer Science Wen-Mel lTuang Catherine Margsplrko EugeneJ. Ralston Earth and trnvironmental Sciences Laurie E Breita Rhonda Lee Morgan - Steven Richard Brown Ronald James Busacco Mark David Cerniglia tsrian J. Ilnat Shellg LgnnKotb 'Degiee ln Karen A. Rusczyk Beth Ann Scully ts-talTeather LeighSftoeleer :: Dauid R. tJnzicker *CanLdtdates ibsentti ,, t : for Pinnsgtuanta''Izacher i rEsigma Xi 'tslgma'Pl-Slgma 27 Certtflcation �The Schsol of Science and Engineering - Continued gineering Oregory E Balducc, ts'l8Derek W. Buffington a't'Oordon Scott Calaman tl.mrranlel Estock Dlectrical '8 En SteuenCharles Krotzer Robert Edward Quinnan '"Oliuer B. Remick *James filsDoskln Chester J. Innamorati Dngineering Management u'"Jeffrey Donald Environmental Fuller En Eugene fl Siluers gineerin g Allen William C. Botton, Jr. Daun Nadine Caluert "PatrickJ. Collins Matthew JohnCurrg BryanJames "''sStephenJoseph Draus Edward Q. Dudick, Jr. t'Steuen S. Endres Eugene Edward Maiewski, Jr. Christopher Patackis Materials Engineering Dauid Isaiah Zawacki, Second Degree Mathematics Maryjean Domzalski 'oRobertD. Wachowski Mechanical Engineering 6''sStephenC. Anderson Andrew Paul Buman Robert 17. Oercken llarold E Jones Macking "SherrY Jonathan L. Perloff Medical Health Physics Jeffrey John Alaimo Medical Technology Joseph M. Kalafut * Degree ln absentta 4Eta Kappa Nu 6llonors ln Engineering toCandidates for Pennsyluania Teacher Certification toSigma Xl risigma ptsigma 22 �BACIIELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Wilkes University - Pennsylvania College of Optometry Program PlagnaCumLaude Nicole Marie Schwartz Jennifer Saku ra Steuben CumLaude Wendy Marie Maguschak Walter R.Cuss I1 Shannon Tbra Scheuren Wilkes University - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Program Magna Cum Laude Krista Marte Rebo Laura M. Reich llllilkes University Program - TEmple University, Dentistry MagnaCumLaude CumLaude J o seph William Arcadipane Becky [vI. Fox Wilkes University Therapy Program - TEmple University, Occupational Yuonne Maire Breese, Psgchologg Christopher M. Czerpak, Psychologg Wilkes Universi ty Therapy Program - TEmple University, Physicat Magna Cum Laude ' Keuin M. Barno, Psychology t4Psi Chi 23 �Scholarly Societies I D€notes Membership in Alpha Kappa Delta, the International lTonorarg Society in Sociologg. 'z Denotes Membership inthe Eta PiChapter of AlphaSlgma Lambda, the honor society recognlzing the academic excellence of adult part-time students, 3 Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Delta Mu Detta, the National lTonor Soclety in Eusiness Administration. 4 Denotes Membership ln the Kappa Beta Chapter of Eta Kappa Nu, the International Electrlcal Englneerlng tlonor Soctety. 5 Denotes lTonors ln Btology. 6 Denotes lTonors in Engtneerlng. ' Deniotes lTonors in English. 8 Denotes lvlembership in Lambda Pt ETA, the Nattonal lTonorarg Socletg in Communlcations. e Denotes Membershtp in Omlcron Delta Epsiton, the Nattonat lTonorary Societg ln Economlcs. 10 " Denotes Candidates for Pennsgluanla Teacher Certlftcation. Denotes Membership in Phi Alpha Theta, the Natlonal lTonorarg Societg in lllstorg. '2 Denotes Membership in Pi Kappa Delta, the National lTonorarg Forenstc Socletg. 15 Denotes Membership in Pi Sigma Alpha, the Nattonal lTonorarg Soclety in Polittcal Science. '4 Denotes Membership in Psi Cht, the Natlonal lTonorarg Society in Psychologg. '5 Denotes Membership in Sigma PiSigma, the Nattonal llonorarg Societg of Physics students. '6 Denotes Plembership in Sigma Thu Delta, the Natlonal llonorarg Societg in English. '? Denotes Membershlp tn the Zeta Pst Chapter of Sigma Theta Thu, the Internatlonal lTonor Societg for Nursing. '8 Denotes tvlembershtp ln and acknowledgment bg Sigma Xt, the Sctenttfic Research Soctety. ts Denotes Membership ' Degree in Uniuersitg Scholars. ln absentla. ITonor cords signify membership in a scholarly society. 24 �lllho's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Adomiak Melissa Mae Asburg Keuin M. Barno Christopher L. Boring Brian M. Catoiaro LeeanneCarabetta N. KeuinCurry Kermit Atphonso Douglas Alison Wendy Marie Maguschak Matthew McCaffreg Wayne N. McDonnell, Jr. Dtane L. Menhennett Jennifer M. Meyers Karen Pastula Chrlstopher M, Scarba lTeather Leigh Shocker Endres JasonSmlth , Lau)rence L. Socct , Qail Anne llumphreg MichaelJ. tlolly Jennifer Lgn Spitzer : Tere;sa Ramonalnniss , Jenntkr L. Stackhouse Samantha Miche'I lreson Nancy A. Stanisloro MichaelO. King OinaTbylor ','CharleneTKlynowisky AdrlenneGaglCTinney . MelissaA.lfolatis Dauid R. Unzicker Lgnn Anne Kiutz Ltsa €atherine Ann'Wrubel JamielTurtz Tracg Youeils CraigAllenLane KatherineJ. Zaka SteuenS. , Senior Class Officers KenMrr Aurnonso Douclns ..;... ......President AoRrrqson Knnen Pnsruur ........................ i.:....,............ Knnyn 25 ...Secretarg ...Tfeasurer �The University Mace and Presidential Chain of Office The mace and the presidential chain of office used in academic celebrations represent traditions dating to the sixteenth century. The mace sAmbolizes the authority of the uniuersity and the chain of office designates the presidential leadership of the academg. The Wilkes lJniuersitg mace and presidential chain of office were gifts of local donors and were first used in 7970 at the inauguration of the second president of Wilkes. They were designed bg Ottie llill Chwalek'67 and executed by Kurt t"Iatzdorf, a nationally recognized gold and siluersmith from the State Uniuersity of New York CoIIege at New Paltz, New Paltz, New York. The Uniuersity Mace The sterling siluer mace has a gilt knob at its base and a gilt circle at the top bearing the inscription "Wilkes College 7933." The bowl, rls[ng aboue the neck of the mace, signifies Wilkes-Barre's role as a melting pot, forming a new and uigorous communtty of people from many different backgrounds. This theme is reiterated in the inscrlption of the Uniuersitg's motto "Unity Amidst Diuersity" which surrounds the upper part of the bowl. The gilt flame symbolizes the enlightenment gained from higher education, while the piece of anthracite coal set in the center of the flame commemorates the origin of the Uniuersitg in a communitg known for its coal mining past. The Presidential Chain of Office The Presidential Chain of Office, created from sterling siluer, has alternating bowls and gilt flames, repeating the motif of the mace. On the front of the four-foot long chain hangs a gilt seal of Wilkes which is suspended from a cluster of oak leaues with acorns, suggesting the strength and sturdiness of future generations. On the back of the Presidential Chain of Office is a siluer portrait of Dr. Eugene S. Farley, the first President of Wilkes. Dr. Farley's portrait is surrounded by gilt oak leaues commemorating his strong leadership of the emerging institution. 26 �RALSTON FIELD - Medical personnel are available for first aid assistance and emergencies. They are located in the tent at the west end of thE football field. Should you need assistance please contact an usher or a security officer. FIRST AID and VIDEOTAPINA Only Commencement participants and personnel are allowed on the field. PHOTOCRAPHS Photographs and videos may be taken from seating areas and the macadam track surrounding the field after the processional is completed. A photograph wilt be taken of each graduate as thediploma ls presented bythe president. A videotape of the entire ceremony will also be made available to interested graduates. - Kest rooms are available under the home bleachers and at the west end of the field. REST ROOMS Soda is available for purchase at the concession stand. Proceeds from the sale of soda will benefit the general scholarship fund. BEVERAGES TELEPHONE - - A phone is available atthe concession stand. - Local police will direct traffic foltowing the ceremonu. Please cooperate with securitg and police TRAFFIC officers and follow their direction as theg attempt to alleo iato tr affic co nge stio n. 27 �ARNAUD C. MARTS SPORTS AND CONFtrRE,NCE CE,NTE,R Medical personnel are available for first aid assistance at need assistance please contact an usher or a security officer. FIRSTAID - the First Aid station located in the lobby. Should you Because of space limitations, safety and control, no one, except the professional photographer and members of the press with appropriate credentials, will be allowed aocess to the stage area for the PurPosc of taking PICTURE-TAKINC - pictures or video.taping. A photograph will be taken of each graduate asthe dlploma ispresented bythe President. A videotape of the entirc ceremony will also be made avallable to interested graduates. - Rest rooms are accessible from the first and second floor lobbies. Rest rooms are also located on the lower level. RLST ROOMS Water is available at the drinking fountains on the first floor of the building. Soda is available for sale at the concession stand in the lobby. Proceeds from the sale of soda will benefit the BEVERAQES - general scholarship fund. TELEPHONE - ?ay telephones are available on the lower level and the second floor. Local pollce will dioert traffic from the front of the l[arts Center following the ceremong. Please cooperate with the police officers and follow their direction as theg attempt to alleoiate traffic congestion on adjacent streets. 2B ��r{ ,l 1 I I a l ] I AMERICA, TIID BEAUTIFUL O beautiful for spacious skies , for amber waues of grain, For purple mountain majesties aboue the fruited plain. America! America! God shed his grace onthee, And crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shtning sea. beautiful for patriot dream that sees beyond the years, Thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmed by human tears. America! America! Ood shedhis grace onthee, And crown thg good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. O Words by Katherine Lee Bates Music by Samuel A. Ward AI,MA MATER Wilkes, our Alma I"Iater, We pledge our hearts to thee, Ilonor, faith, and courage, Truth and loyalty, In our work and in our pleasttre, Ouide us as a friend; We shall always loue thee, Loyal to the end. Thou s halt lead us onward In search of finer things. l'IaA we find the u,rlsdom That thy sp irit brings. PIaA our deeds of loue and seruice Euer swell tha fame Wilkes, we stand to greet thee! Qlory to thy name. - Words and Music by E,leanor C. Farley � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commencement Programs, 1941-2020 Description An account of the resource Wilkes College and Wilkes University Commencement programs from 1941 when the college was a satellite campus of Bucknell University through Winter 2020. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1941-2020 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF files Type The nature or genre of the resource Programs Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource May 28, 1994 47th Annual Spring Commencement Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/07c2fd779c15486c80b94499d7702ffb.pdf e64d5835fe76c9b0604dfcf97130e598 PDF Text Text WILKES UhIIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT THURSDAY September 1, L994 1 1:15 a.m. The Henry Gymnasium in the Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center Wilkes University Wilkes-B arre, Pennsylvania �i AIVIERICA, TIIE BEAUTIFUL O beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties above the fruited plain" Arnerica! America! God shed his grace on thee, fuid crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea O beautiful for patriot dream that sees beyond the years, Thine alabaster cities gleam, umdimned by human tears. Americal America! Crod shed his grace on thee, fuid crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea Words by Kalurine lte Baes Mtuic by Santrcl A. Ward a aaaaoaaaaaoaoooaaaaaaaa Mernhers of tlrc Willrcs Universiry Brass Ensenble, urtder the direction of Jerornc CampbetL are perforrning for this rwrning's Commcncemsnt celebruiott. �LIST OF GRADUATES September l, 1994 ******************* Master's l),egree Candidates Master of Birsiness Administration Degree *+Richard A. Hartranft +Dawn L. Layaou *Margaret S. Meclouood Maria A. Morris +Jane Ostrowski +James H. Scales Master of Health Adrninistration Degree Dougtas C. Savidge Edward Steven Walburn ,Xin Tian Yang Master of ftience Degree with a major in Educational Computing Doma Marie Porzucek +&Ita Mu Detta *Degree in absentia �Master of Science @ree with a maj:or in Educational Development and Strategies *Rancine Arbetter *Corrine Angeli Barchik James Crerald DelaneY *James P. Gillen John Vietor Kashams Brad Kevin Knectrt *Seoft C, Laicha *Carol Sroud Murphy Mary Suzanne Kirwin O'BoYle Tracy A. Vtazra *Karen A. Scatena *George W. Snyder, Jr. *Frances M. Stecker *stewrt P. Thomas Master of Science Degree with a major in Mathernatics IrAnn Marie Henry Nicole Layaou Master of Science ftgree with a mqior in Nu-rsiqg Shron Flickinger Davis -Rita tr(ryzneski Ives *Crail Peuas Morris Patricia Ann Porter - Sigtrta Theta Tau *Degree in absentia �Bachelor's Degree Candidates The School of Science and Engineering Magna Cum Laude =Han Ran Chen - Electrical Engineering *Daniel J. Chisarick - Computer Science Matthew P. Duva - Earlh and Environmental Sciences Matthew Brian Knebt - Elecuical Engineering Phillip Edward Marko - Biology James R. McDennott - Biology *Brian E. Pomanek - Earth and EnvironmenBl Sciences *>Sean Parick Rosler - Effth and Envirounental Sciences Michaet Angelo Seprish - Biology Vitaliy Shekhur?It - Computer Science John fuidrew Stangline - Engineering Management Brian Jude Tokach - Biology Etizabeth Susann Valentin - Biology =Honors in Engirrcering >Candidate for Pennsylvania Teacher Certification *Degree in Absentia �-'i r I .l ,i �Bachelor's Degree Candidates The School of Business, Society and Public Policy Sumrna Cum l^aude ^+Deborah A. Kosydar - Accounting Cum l-aude +Bevin Veronica Hardy - Business Administration fuithony J. Alberti - Business Adrrinistration Sherri Bednar-Panzitta - Sociology Brian C. Bellis - Business Administration ^+Jo Ann V. Buoye-Anderson - Business Administration Colleen M. Burge - Business Administration Thomas M. Cuff - Sociology Charles Michael Dougherty - Business Administration Michael H. Froehlich - Accounting *James G. Crray - Economics Diane Hochreiter - Business Administration Michaet Otis King - Sociology Stephen G. KrakowsH, Jr. - Business Administration Constance Kelly Lineman - Sociology Christine McNeil - Business Adnrinistration B. Richard Miller - Business Administration Sharon Agnes Nazarchuk - Sociology Gary D. Reed - Accounting #Bradley S. Trager - Political Science Lori furn Yost - Business Administration "Alpha Sigma Lambda +Delta Mu Delta #Pi Sigma Alpha *Degree in absertia �Bachelor's Degree Candidates The School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Maureen Bell - Nursing > Cheryl Beth Blumenthal - Music Erica Jean Bullock - Psychology Laura Louise Kutz - Psychology Virginia Holtister Irwis - Psychology and Sociology 'Tfi#'3iffi:;ffi'tr?,:', >Candidate for PennsylvaRia Teacher Ce,rtification �ORDER OFEXERCISES *Fanfare Henry Purcell *Processional Rondeau Jean Joseph Mouret Welcome J. Michael Lennon Vice President for Academic Affairs *Invocation Reverend Doctor Charles Johns Pastor:"Iffi:,3I:#:',Yil,*: *funerica, the Beautiful Words by Katherine I*e Bates Music by Sarnuel A. Ward Greetings Eugene Roth'57 Chairman, Board of Trustees Andrew Mazzen'9l President, S tudent Government Christopher N. Breiseth President Presentation of the Eugene S. Farley Memorial Alumnus Award EllenWengen'78 First Vice President Wilkes Univenity Alumni Association Awarded to Jeremiah E. Berk '63 Address Christopher N. Breiseth Conferring of the Degrces Christopher N. Breiseth xAlma Mater *Benediction Eleanor C. Farley Reverend Robert Zanicky Pastor, First Presbylerian Church Wilkes -B arre, Pennsylvania *Recessional Trumpet Voluntary Jeremiah Clarlu *The audience is requested to rise i* �ATMAMATER / -l Wilkes our Alma Mater, We pledge our hearts to thee, Honor, faith, and courage' Tnrth and loYaltY. In urr wsk and in our Pleasure, Guide us ils a friend; We shall alwaYs love thee, Loyal to the endThou shatt lead us onward, In search of finer things. May we find the wisdom, That thy sPirit brings. May our d€eds of love and setrvice, Ever swell thY fame-Wilkes, wo stand o grcet thee! Glory to thY name. a-Words andmusic bY Eleanor C. FarleY a a a a a a a o o o a a o o.a o lwer,,lcvet of tfu uimba*er, i $ fa{,lowi*g the ceretnony- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commencement Programs, 1941-2020 Description An account of the resource Wilkes College and Wilkes University Commencement programs from 1941 when the college was a satellite campus of Bucknell University through Winter 2020. 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Title A name given to the resource September 1, 1994 Summer Commencement Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/962184af03bf2389dd2fd9fd2bdb851c.pdf a2da57acc9031a63d96c91df9a221c0f PDF Text Text WILKES UNIVERSITY Winter Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees Thursday January 26, 1-995 77:L5 a.m. The llenry Gymnasium in the Arnaud C. Marts Sporfs and Conference Center Wilkes University Wilkes' B arr e, P ennsY lu ania �IIONOKAKY DEGKEDS DOCTOR OF SCIENCE . . . . CnnnrEs N. Bunns, sR., M.D.'55 Member of the charter class at Bucknell University Junior College, transferring in 1955 to Bucknell University, earning the B.S. degree in 1957 , the M.D. degree in 1941 from Thomas Jefferson Medical College. You served as an army surgeon with the 1O4th Infantry Division during World War II and have been in medical practice in the Wyoming Valley, specializing in urology, for nearly 55 years. Your care for your patients as well as your invention of the tsurns Bridge and the Burns Electrotome have made you a recognized medical leader at local, state, na' tional and international levels. Your Alma Mater, recipient of your beneficence, has acknowledged you as the first Golden Colonel, celebrates you through the Burns Alumni Tower and Carillon and awards you the honorary Doctor of Science degree in recognition of your continued scholarship which, like your talents, you have used in the service of others. �Order of Exercises JeanJoseph Mouret WELCOME Vice- *INVOCATION. . J. Michael Lennon President for A cademic Aff air s . . . The Reverend W. Donald Lyon Rector, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church *AMERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL. . . . . Words by Katherine Lee Bates Music by Samuel A. Ward CRDETINGS.... RichardL.Pearsall Tieasurer and Assista nt Secretary Board of Trustees Christopher N. Breiseth President Joseph P. McBride Class of 7995 CONFERKING OF AN HONORARY DECRED. . ADDRESS. CONFDRRINC On THE DECREES *ALMA MATER Christopher N. Breiseth Diane M. Polachek Associate Professor of Education . . . . . Christopher N. tsreiseth ....DleanorC.Farley '*BENEDICTION. . . The Reverend Joseph B. Wilson Asslstant Pastor, St. Ignatius Church RECESSIONAL. . Trumpet Voluntary JeremiahClarke '* 'The audience is requested to rise, �IIASTEK'S DEGKEE CANDIDAIES Master of Business Administration Degree Williamlsaac Abraham *SuchenChin *Charles D. ColeY 11*Anthong C. DelKegno, Jr. ISusan D. Deweg llWilliamD. DeweY ll Donald E. Engel Blake Andrew Oillett ay Kumar M allamPati 1lSeanJ. McCormack llThomasJ. PoPko 11 * 11 Vij Master of Science Degree with a major in Education *VincentJames Musto Sandra A. Rendina Master of Science Degree Electrical Engineerin g YahuiLi Master of Science Degree with a major in Nursing *Susan Neukumfried tt Delta IvIu Delta + Degree in Absentia �BACIIELOK'S DEGKEE CANDIDATES The School of Business, Society and Public Policy Adila B. Abdullah, Business Administration William Arthur Burnside, Business Administration D au id J. C arey, Business Administr atio n Christopher C. Carr, Eusiness Administration Ro bert Degilio, 6us iness A dministr ation William Thomas Dietz, Business Administr ation Thomas E Donlon, Jr., Political Science J eannette Donou an, Bus [ness Administr ation Jeffrey E. Erdman, Business Administration * M o hammed E. Esbitan, Business A dmini stration Joseph Robert Flynn, Political Science M ary Beth Oripp, Business Administration Albert W. Orzech, Economics 5' 11 J oseph II amedl, Accounting * Dauid Allen lTines, Political Science Todd Alan lToeffner, Business Administration Kimberly Ann Jopling, Political Science D auid J. Kelly, Business Administration * Andrea Lappino, Eusiness Administration llJames A. Lawson, Business Administration 2'3 *Colette Doreen Mahoney, Sociology Joseph P McBride, Accounting Viuian N aughton, Business Administration 11 Alicia L. O' D o nnell, Business A dm in i str atio n * Nia Papagiannopoulo s, Economics Janine Anne Paualone, Political Science 10 Stacey Marie Petrucelli, Economics 1 J o sep h C r aig Reilly, 6us iness A dministr ation * Shannon Marie Rzodski, Political Science Jonathan D. Sentz, Business Administration Jason R. Smith, Business Administration Stephen J. Sw ankoski, 6us i ness,,{ dmi n is tr atio n Cindy L. Swierczynski, Business Administr ation 7 1 sAlphaSigma Lambda 2AlphaKappaDelta 11 70 Delta Mu Delta omicron Delta Epsilon 7 * Pi Sigma Alpha Degree in Absentia �The School of Liberal Arts and fluman Sciences Magna Cum Laude s'12 Marg J. Farrell, Psychologg and Elementary Education (Dual Degrees) Cum Laude Lgnda C. Ardan, PsYchologY Sociology, Second M ai or 'AmA B. Borden, PsYchotogY JohnJ. Dushanko, Jr., Nursing 12ChristoPher J. KuPchik, Dnglish 2's Kellg Ann Pica, PsYchologY Sociology, Second M ai or Michele Ann Williams, Psychology and Elementary Dducation e'12 (Dual Degrees) Karyn Beth Abramson, PsYchologY l Rachel Josephine Acri, Bachelor of Fine Arts 1' 3 Jan II. Ambrutis, PsYchologY 12 J oanne Basar-Qlushefski, English t2Thomas Ragmond Bittner, Bachelor of Music 12 Chantelle Borthwick, Psychology 4 5'8 Elementary Education, Second M ai or Matthew S. Brenner, Communications Sharon Laws Brittingham, Psychology 12DianaM. Busti, Art Mark Benedict Colarossi, Bachelor of Fine Arts t2Jane Marie Cook, Bachelor of Music 3 * Cindy Curry -Ancharski, Psycholo gy Derrick Bradley Eide, PsgchologY C hristo pher Qer gich, P sY cho lo gY Andrew Oustau so n, PsY cho lo gY Philo sophY, Second M ai or Sandra L. Kendig, Communications t societU 2 Alpha Kappa Delta I Sigma xi s Psi chi Pi ETA Alpha chi 4 Lambda 12 Candidate for Pennsyluania TEacher Certification 3 AlphaSigma Lambda e Chi Alpha Epsilon * Degree in Absentia �The School of Liberal Arts and fluman Sciences Shirley White Ku eragas, Psy cholo gy N ancy J. LowerY, PsYchologY 12 Tbnia R. Maffei, Psychologg and Elementary Dducation (Dual Degrees) BilliJo Jennifer Martin, Theater Arts 3 12 Stephen E. I4iller, PsYchologY Amy Ann fI ondulick, PsYcholo gY Elementary Education, Second 12 M ai or Debra Ann O'Malley, Bachelor of Music 17 eather Lynn Olson, Psgcholo gY 12 J ohn Qeorge Quinn, English Lisa C. Sauerwein, PsYchologY 12lTeather Lynn Smurl, PsgchologY Elementarg Educatlon, Second M ai or Dauid M. Strumsky, Communications a Oina Marie Tbgnani, Communications 12 Kerry AnnWnght, Bachelor of Music 1' gg " Sherry Ziobro-Sharp, Psycholo r Alpha Chi llonor 5 Psi chi Alpha Sigma Lambda a Lambda Pi EM 12 Candidate for Pennsylvania TEacher Certification I Degree in Absentia Society 3 �The School of Science and Engineering Cum Laude 6 JosephS, Plachuzak, Jr., BiologY *Thomas John PlcWilliams, Electrical Engineering and En gine er in g M an a gement (Dual Degrees) Leeanne Jan Carabetta, Biologg William Feher, Earth and Enuironmental Sciences Christopher Oergich, Earth and Enuironmental Sciences (Second Degree) 6 J o seph O. Gry skiewicz, Electrtcal Physlcs, Second Maior Engineering Alexander Kachkou sky, M echanical Dngineering Jerry Joseph Kelly, Earth and Enuironmental Sciences 12 Ronald J. Kirkutis, Jr., Earth and Enuironmental Sciences Chad Brian Kranson, Enuironmental Engineering and Engine erin g M an a gement (Dual Degrees) Wiiliam E LePore, Computer Information Sy stems *Jeffrey J. Moody, Mechanical Dngineering Bernard Joseph Mushinsky, Earth and Enuironmental Sciences Keuin D. Partington, Earth and Enuironmental Sciences 12OeneThomas Rickard, Earth and Enuironmental Sciences 8 John Vincent Saleski, Earth and Enuironmental Sciences Brian M. Schmidt, BiologY * Samuel fiussell Sebastianelli, Jr., Earth and Enuironmental Sciences Matthew A. Troutman, Mechanical Engineering Barry Dauid Wood, Electrical Dngineenng * Oregory M. Yankow, Computer Information Systems 6 12 Sigma Pi Sigma Candidate for Pennsyluania TEacher sSigma Certification xi 'Degree in Absentia �* Paul John tterbener *Degreein Abisentia �I 1 Denotes Membership in Alpha Chi, the National College llonor Scholarship Society. 2 Denotes Membership in Alpha Kappa Delta, the International lfonorary Society in Sociology. 3 Denotes Membership in the Eta Pi Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda, the lTonor Soclety recognizlng the academic excellence of adult part-time students. 4 Denotes Membership in Lambda n DTA, the National llonorarA Society in Communications. s 6 Denotes Membership in Pst Chi, the National llonorary Society in Psychology. Denotes Membership in Sigma Pi Sigma, the National lTonorary Society Physics students. of 7 Denotes Membership in Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political tlonor Society. 8 Denotes Membership in and acknowledgment by Sigma Xi' the Scientiftc Research Society. s Denotes Membership in Chl Alpha Epsilon, the lTonorarA Society which recognlzes students who were admitted to the Uniuersity through lTigher Education Access OpportunitA programs. 10 Denotes Membership in Omicron Delta Epsilon, the Natlonal lTonor Society ln Economics. 11 Denotes Membership ln the Zeta Psi Chapter of Delta Mu Delta, the National Society in Business. 12 Denotes Candidates for Pennsyluania Teacher Certification. * Degreelnabsentia. llonor ��AMDRICA, TIIE BEAUTIFUL beautiful for spac[ous skies, for amber u)aues of grain, For purple mountainmajesties above the fruited plain. America! America! Qod shed his grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. O beautiful for patriot dream that sees beyond the years, Thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmed by humantears. America! America! God shedhis graceonthee, And crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. O Words by Katherine Lee Bates Music by SamuelA. Ward ALIITA MATEK Wilkes, our Alma Mater, We pledge our hearts to thee, Ilonor, faith, and courage, Truth and logalty. In our work and in our pleasure, Ouide us as a friend; We shall always loue thee, Loyal to the end. Thou shaltlead us onward In search of finer things. May we find the wisdom That thy spirit brings. Iulag our deeds of loue and seruice Euer swellthy fame Wilkes, we stand to greet thee! Olory to thy name. - Words and Music bY Eleanor C. Farleg A reception for graduates and their families will be held in Rumours, lower leuel of the Marts Center, lmmediately following the ceremony. Members of the Wilkes Unluersitg Brass Ensemble, are under the direction of Jerome W. Campbell, performing for this morning's Commencement celebration. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commencement Programs, 1941-2020 Description An account of the resource Wilkes College and Wilkes University Commencement programs from 1941 when the college was a satellite campus of Bucknell University through Winter 2020. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1941-2020 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF files Type The nature or genre of the resource Programs Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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Title A name given to the resource January 26, 1995 Winter Commencement Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/4be7a87b7e94ebc8ab4db207c4e7ef59.pdf 39b78afea9861359261c89a9721a120e PDF Text Text WILI{ES ANIVERSITY The Forty-Eighth Annual Spring Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees l) l) r) ) /iJ Saturday Afternoon May 27, 1995 at two o'clock �Academic Costume The celebration of Commencement is surrounded by ich traditions. The conuene to recognize offiestablished community of scholars the Faculta and welcome the Graduates cially the newest group of prouen scholars years scholfor symbolized has them in fellowship. Graduates don the attire that - - - - arly attainmant. Duing the Middle Ages those seeking an education traueled to European centers of learning. Centers of learning and uniuersities were closely alliedwith the cleics of the time, and the scholars donned garb similar to that wom by the clergy. This euolued into the academic uniform, a long black goum, hood, and cap, which proued useful for studying in unheated and drafty buildings. The hood serued simultaneously as a head coueing, a rqository for coins and alms and the forerunner of the modem day book bag. The hood was adorned with the colors of the uniuersity and daigmated the young scholarb school or uniuersity affiliation. By their distinctiue clothing the students were set apart and distinguished from the citizeru of the toun; hance the oigin of thephrase "toum ond goum." Ameican colleges and uniuersities adopted the weaing of the traditional apparel in Colonial times, and a common code for academic apparelwas established in the mid-nineteenth cantury. The hood is the most distinctiue feature of academic regalia. The inside of the hood is lined with the official colors of the institution; today you see Wilkes graduates ueaing hoods lined with the blue and gold colors of the Uniuersity. The ueluet tim around the outside of the hood desigmates the degree or field of sfudy of the graduates. The ueluet colors worn by todayb graduates signify the following: Golden Yellow - Science Letters, Humanities -Arts, Administration or Business Drab Health Administration Pink - Music Broum Fine Arts White The style of the goum distinguishes graduata by the degree they hane eamed. Those eaming the bachelor\ degree uear a simple black gown with elongated pointed sleeues. Holders of the masterb degree uear goums with a longer, closed, square cut sleeue. The doctoral gown is timmedwithueluet stipes on the sleeues and panels of ueluet on the front closure of the goum. Some Ameican uniuersities haue adopted doctoral goums in their distinctiue colors. You will notice the slate of Columbia, the red of Cornell, the burgundy of the Uniuersity of Pennsyluania, the bright blue of the Uniuersity of Michigan. priuilege of weaing academic cosfume regalia sigmifia not only the completion of a program of studies, but entrance into the comradery of scholorship. To haue earned the �WILKES UNruERSITY The For ty -Eighth Annual Spring Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees Saturday Afternoon MaU 27, 1995 at two o'clock �ORDER OF EXERCISES Fanfare For The Common Man ......... Aaron Copland PROCESSIONAL Crown Imperial WilliamWalton Wind Ensemble of Wlkes University Junol,to W. CeMpsoLL, Conductor (The audimce is requated to rise as the procession mters the area.) WELCOME J. MtcHlBL LoNNott Vice INVOCATION .............. America, The Beautiful hesidmt for Academic Affairs ..RovoRoNo MottsIcloR At Bxmorn T. Kulm Pastor, St. Mary\ Church of the Matanity ............ .,,..Words by Katherine Lee Bates Music by SamuelA. Ward (The words of Ameica, The Beoutiful ore printed on the back couq of the program, The audience is requated to stand and ioin in the singing.) GREETINGS ............... ........ CunlsropHnR N. BnstsorH hesiderzt EucoNo RorH'57 Choirman, Board of hustees Associote RonoRr W. Bouutqoon hofasor of Psychology STSPAN N. Cr,auser Member of the Class of 1995 THE PRESENTATION OF AWARDS �ORDER OF EXERCISES HONOMRY DEGREE RECIPIENTS Gsoprnpv CHauproN Wlno NonmN Mrulen ADDRESS THE CONFERRING OF DEGREES Alma Mater ......Nonum Maton ............ CunrsropHnn N. Bnersoru Eleanor C. Farley (The words of the Nma Mater are printed on the back couu of the program. The audimce is requuted to stand and join inthe singing) RECESSIONAL Procession of Nobles ....Nickolai Rimsky-Korsakou (The audiance and the graduates me requested to remoin standing the recessional ofthe Platform Party and the Facutty.) duing �AWARDS THE MABLE SCOTT WANDELL AND STERLING LEROY WANDELL AVIARDS CHrusns LvNN Movons, BlcHelon or Scteuco, Btolocv Damnl CHowsN WILlnttts, BacHot oR on Sctol.tco, Btot ocv These awmds are presutted to the man and woman who haue attained the highat academic auqage for the four years at Wilkes Uniuusity. Presentation by L MtcHeol, LottNott Vice President for Academic Affairs THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, SOCIETY AND .................:.......Wruov At'tt'to Kotupn PUBLIC POLICY Bachelor of Arts, International Studies and Economics AVI/ARD This award is giuen to the outstanding graduating senior ofthe School. Presentation by Gmu A. Gmr'ranuxo, Dean THE SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS AND HUMAN SCIENCES A\ryARD ..... RoNar,o SrasIt.rsrv Bachelor of Music This auard is giuen to the outstanding graduating senior ofthe School. Presentation 6y Roront J. Heaum, Dean THE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AWARD ........ LSILA Zusslol Heol-CHtrH Bachelor of Science, Biology This award is giuen to the outstanding graduating senior of the School. Praentation by Uuto R. Nolln, Dean �AIIARDS ALUMNI AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP ............. Cnno A. Lorpwsxr This award is giuut by the Wilkes Uniuusity Alumni Association to the member of the graduating class considwed to haue made the strongat contibution to student life and the student actiuities progrom ofthe Uniuersity. Presentation 6y Axruouv J. SHtpuu II '78 Director of Alumni Relations ARMED FORCES RESERVE OFFICER APPOINTMENT UNITED STATES AIR ...... THenssr LnuaN Mru,nslvaco Deumn Sunn FORCE UNITED STAIES MARINE CORPS ....... DovrH O'Lomv Lrcxr,rooR Presentation by CunrsropHoR E Gnoco Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Air Force THE DISTINGUISHED YOUNG ALUMNUS AWARD ..... Jeprnpy S. Yanrcu, M.D.'80 This award is presmted annuolly by the Wilkes Uniuusity Alumni Association to that alumnus who best acemplifies the choracteristics of an educated puson and the traditions of Wilkes Uniuusity. Presentation by Presi Cot-rr,or.r I{. Gnros Galr,ncsnn'81 dent, Wi I kes University Alu mni Associati on �AltrARDS WILKES INSPIMTIONAL TEACHER Riverside Elementary East Giuen in appreciation of dedication and effectiamess as a teachq with an outstanding record ofsuccess in preparing students for college and for the life of the mind. Presentation 6y Roronr J. HPm'laN Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Hurnan Sciences �HONORARY DEGREES DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS .............. Goonpnsv CHauproN Wano Writer, editor, historian. Graduate of Oberlin College in Studio Art. Pioneer in the marriage of writing, photography and television. Long-time editor of Ameicon Heritoge magazine. Co-founder and editor of Audience. Author of thousands of encyclopedia articles. Collaborator in creativity in books and television. Principal writer for "The American Experience" series on WGBH. Principal writer for the PBS television series and accompanying books, "The Civil War" and "Baseball," with Ken Burns. Awardwinning biographer of FDR. Presenter and interpreter of heroes, scoundrels and the nation's major shared experiences. DOCTOROFHUMANELETTERS.............. ........NonuaNMmnn Novelist, biographer, cultural critic, filmmaker, graduate of Harvard College, 1943, in engineering. Combat service in the Pacific with 112th Cavalry. Cofounder of The Village Voice, editor of Dissent and contributor to many periodicals. Author of over 40 books, including The Naked and the Dead (1948), Aduertisements For Myself (1959), The Armies of the Nig ht ( 1 9 68), The E xecutioner b S ong (I97 9), H arlot b Ghost (1991) and, this spring, Oswald's Tale: An Ameican Mystery. Wnner of two Pulitzer Prizes, a National Book Award, and the Emerson-Thoreau Medal from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Unprecedented and irreplaceable explorer and critic of American identity and society. �}I/TSTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Master of Business Administration Degree Kathy ,4nnette,Aaino Brett Colby Beshore John Mork Bialek 5 ,4nn Blaskiqlicz 5 Mark Anthony Bomber 5 Deborah L. Dennis Loi 5 Susan Elias Daid S. Fantini 5 Kathy Elaine Frey 5 Michael G. Fruhwirth 5 Barbaralynncraaf 5 Tetance E Greene * 5 George Robert Hardish 5 Bryan G. Haruey Nimish frishar Jhaueri * Keuin J. Kennedy 5 BruceRobert Kerr s Karen L. I{nelly Shoron I*c l*utis 5 Greta M. Martocci PatickW. Merkel, Jr. 5 PoulArthurOrzel Daidlohn Paltanauich s Richard G. Secor * PareshVSheth 5 CarlW. Smith, Jr 5 lean Maie Steranka 5 John JosqhWesolouski 5 WayneA.Wolfe Master of Health Administration Degree Cheryl lze Jauer DonnaWolk Naumouitz * * Cregory Wode Pierce Elaine B. Raymondi-Slawsky Master of Science Degree with a major in Education * Amy M.Amadio * Joan M. Coffey * J. Raymond Engel Gnffifils ThomasJosqh Quinn Wayne R. 'Degree k absmtia Christine Shipula Linda P Sult Kei Takahashi Maion T Wishnefski sDelta Mu Delta �Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering * Glenn M. Carl Yahui RussellWilliam Pice II Li Master of Science Degfee with a major in Nursing * Mary Theresa Connell t7 17 17 Gail Crayton 17 Susan Soua Malkemes Linda L. 'Degree k absmtia Mailgn C. Querci Ann Sharkness Paticia,&tn Malec Siluestini lTSigmaTheta Tau �t I BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES School of Business, Society and Public Policy Summa Cum Laude 1,2411 1,5 Dennis Patick Durkin, Sociology Psychology, Second Major Kimberly A. Escarge, Accounting Anne Keiner, Intemationol Studies 1'10 Wendy Ec onomics, Second LIaj or L5 Jennifer D. Uhig, Business Administration Magna Cum Laude 5 Megan Collins, Accounting 1'5 Richard J. Coueleski, Accounting 3 Robert Joseph Dean, Business Administrafion E c onomics, Se cond Maj or 10'13 Philip Engman, Political Science Ec onomics, Second Maj or 5 Charles Hqplewhite, Accounting 5 Kerry Ann Maie Jasla4 Accounting 5 Mark Russell Owens, BusinessAdministration 5 Gene Thomas Race, Accounting Cum Laude 10 StqhanieA. Corey, Economics 5 Cathy J. Kobilinski, Accounting 'Degru in absmtia Lunbda fusilon sAlpha Sigma loomicron Delta lAlpha Chi tChi Alpha Epsilon ls Pi Sigma Alpha 10 2Alpha Kappa Delta 5 Delta Mu Delta lt Psi Chi �School of Business, Society and Public Policy - Continued Accounting Benesch Euans Edward E. I{utter s Josqh M. Mohommed Surood.Najib Gary A. Scott I Miclnel Edutord Kimberfu llacy Smith Michelle Kmberleg Murphy Bachelor of Business Administration Gino RalphAngelozzi, Jr. FirosMohammdAzaizeh Cunard Heim Jerome Anthony Hunsinger Laui lacauazzi MonalJagani 5 llacy Ann 3 Robert Paul Gino Marotto L5 RobertJ.Mies,Jr. u Amy E. Nieroda Witliom Francis Noone James W. Smith Timothy Christoplur Richard Stonk Michael C. Utich John Patick Kilmer 'Degree in absentia l Alpha Chi sAlpha 11 SiWa Lunbda s Delta IvIu Delta �School of Business, Society and Public Policy Continued - Business Administration Caruer Jr. * Heffers Lojewski KuinColmMannion Michael Montanago Garrett Dauid Pascauage Chistopher Robert Wncent George Correale, Martha L. ChadA. Michael,Anthony Shipula Scott C. Tobin 5 DianeMaielfucker Economics 10 Michael J. Moses Political Science Jr. Rob;ert Delbo Thomas Josqh Paul J. Cresho, Biot Michael 'Degree in absentia Shelby R. Killino Lqpiat Fick 5 Delta Mu t2 Delta 10 Omicron Delta Epsilon �School of Business, Society and Public Policy - Continued Sociology * Sean Jamal Roberts John Thomas Euers, Jr. 2 KisfinL.Graham tt Heather Mary Ellis Gross John Dauid Stout John J. Swearhart III Stetsen Arthur Werner KistinAnn Hart Jennifer Maie Hoffman Ann M aie Ko chu b a- B laski 'Degree in absatia 2 Stuart C. Whiteleather 2Alpha Kappa Delta 1' 13 Candidates for Petmsyluania Teacher Cert{ication �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDAIES The School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Summa Cum Laude 11 Carmen Francis Ambrosino, Psychology History History Duda, StqhmJohn Mairghread Farutell, Bachelor of Fine Arts 1,11 Donna Ann Fera, Bochelor of Music 11 Shattm Hart, Bachelor of Music 1'11,16 Susan M. Kelly, Bachelor of Arts 1,2,12 Charles J. Belles, Bachelor of Music, Double Degrees l)eanna L. Kornocki, Psychology 1'11'18 Michael Nicholas Krisa, Psychology 1'11,18 Tammy L. Palmer, Psychology 1'14,18 Sandra K. Riggers, Psychology 1,14'16 Sabeth Tara Ryan, English Psychologg, Second Major 11 Richard Thomas Siperko, Psychologu Ronald Stabinsky, Bachelor of Music 1'11,16 Deirdre Lyn Swindan, English Eletnentarg Education, Second Maior 1'14,18,1e Magna Cum Laude e Shellene A. Dixon, Bachelor of Fine Arts Th o mas Jarmi o low ski, T heatre Arts Jonathan S. Jellert, Communications '*12 Paul Krauitz, History 23 LyndaL. Laons, Psychology 17 Jo, nne T. Oliuer Nursing 11 Timothy Scott Rausenberge1 Bachelor of Music 11 Frank Paul Spencer, Bachelor of Music 17 MelissaA. Taylon Nursing absentia ETA 'Degree in Lonbda Pi , 1a Psi Chi chi Alpha sigma Lanbda Delta Phi Alpha Theta Certification Uniuersity Scholar Sigma Xi 2 I Alpha Kappa Atpha tl Candidates for Pennsyluania Teacher 1? 16 Sigma Theta Sigma Tau Tau Delta l4 3 12 18 1e �School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences - Continued Cum Laude 11 Stqhen Bitto, Bachelor of Music 11 ,Angela Chapak, Bachelor of Music 11,12 RonoldJ. Granera, Jr, History Paula Persico Lettiere, Bachelor of FineArts 11 CanieA. Little, Psychology 17 Clarles B. Magich, Jr., Nursing 16 NexotdrioMarchel, Englkh 11 Kathleen M. Moran, Psychologty s MelissoA Nardozzi, Communicotions e Nicob Simmons, Communication e Nicholas J. Specht, Communications It Kimberly S. TYernel, Art *417 Inis ArmWolfe, Nursing ' absmtia Lunbda Certlication lfStgma Tau Delta 3 Degree in Alpha Siqma 11 Candidates for Peiotsyluania Teacher ltPsi Chi r5 'Lunbda Pi ETA '2 Phi Alpha theta 17 Sigrna Theta Tau �School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences - Continued Bachelor of Fine Arts Linda,$tn Curry Bachelor of Music tI Carl Maximillion Achhammeri Jr. 11 Daniel J. Doniel J. Moyer Brisk Jr. 11 Jackie Jo Notari 11 Jason C. Santos 11 Robert A. Bums, 11 PaticiaAnn Gardner Communications Bian Paticio,4ttn Puerling Stephen Bufiisin Sonja Rae Scheuren Jennifer Corey Chick Jean Maie e DouglasWilliam Shaut Kathryn V Smith Gaudioso James L.Isenberg Merya I. Kagatci Elementary Education lt Cynthia Lorraine Craig 11 Jacqueline Ruth tt llnMaie Kochuba-Blaski Cromer Second Degree 11 Heather Mary Ellis Gross Second Degree 'Degree in absentia e Lambda Pi ETA 11 16 Candidates for Penruyluania Teacher Certificatiott �School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences - Continued English 16 * MarciannMaieAlbert ltiean 1.3'16 2,16 Raab 16 Sociologg Second Major n TYaci M. Bozentka 16 Barbara J. Campbell Jacqueline Ruth Cramer 11 Kq)in J. Hastie Dailene Jones Vaughn Koter Henry E. Bisco,III * 11,16 11,16 e,16 SecondDegre 11'16 11 Koro M. Dellarco 16 JoIm PhiW Dorsey Julie.Ann Good Lisa RenedMastruzzo Kerry J. O'Neil Carol D. Parker F 'c q1'era Co mmuni c a t iora, S ec ond -kIaj o r Dionne Carol Rizzuto Elementary Education, S ec ond Maj or 16 Timothy Scott Williams History 11 Elizabeth S. Beotty Bradley Jon Clark Jason Jackiel Andreut Mark Lesh 11 Benedict McKeoum RalphPiontkowski Sean Jamal Roberts Second Degree PaulW. Stuart Nursing la SheriAnn Narusqlicz Melissa L. Bakke Psy cholo g y, Second Maj Megan Kothleen Cadugan 17 PaticiaAnn DeCinti LindaM. Drake 17 Dianne Emmert 17 o r Celeste Fern Pohl Jane,btne Sanders 17 Jacqueline Sheerin Damian Sher Cara Lyn Smigiel Jackie A. Stefanowicz 17 John Robert Swircek, Jr Amy J.Wtucci Kimberly Ann Cawley Frisbie Michelle Maie FTtrcon LisaAnn Gordon Becky Lgnn James Robert Louis Kohut Denise E. Mclntyre Kowalski 3 lAlpha Chi Alpha Sigma Lantbda 'Alpha Kappa Delta uPsiChi lt Candidates for Permsglaania Teacher Certificatiott 17 to Sigma Theta Tau Sigma Tau Delta 'Degree in absmtia 'gLonbda Pi ETA t7 �School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Continued - Psychology 414 t1 * KistaA.I4per Robin LynnAmold Courtney Bantel Ini Sociology, Second Maj or Kristen,Annette Lord JenniferAnn Marquis Elernentary Education, Second Major Jennifer L. Martone 11 ta Heather l4nn May Sara Anne Brugger Sheila L. Bubba Amy Sincloir McKendick Stefan N. Clausen Christina Maie Utiz * Jacob Cole MichaelA. Palumbo 1,3,11 ta Jennifer A. Pattlowski KorenAnn Cook John Michael Cookus MariaT Petillo 11 Cynthia Lorraine Craig Amy Elimbeth Pgle Second Degree Brenda Queipo Catherine M. Cuff t4 Kerri L. Rabel Tanya Ruth Daigle Staten Rawheiser BethAlayne Dowd BrendaA. Sauschuck 11 Michael J. Euans Sandra Jean Schenk Samotha Ein Euers Komi Spinosi Judith Maie Fluette ,Attthony J. Sube 11 Dorla Jean Gollagher Barry Lee VonScoten, Jr. Elanentarg Education, Second Major WmdyAnnVinsko Nichole Gayda t+ Shelley Marie Wtzakouitch Michael Hugh Herb ta Quanda DeniseWalk 11 TinaM. Hite * JudithAnnWienckoski Elementary Education, Second Major Jacgueline JaneWight Sandra Lee John 11 Karen M. Young AliciaAnn Johnson Elementary Education, Second Major 11 Carl L. Kotz Wendy R. Zeue Sociologg, Second Major Elementarg Education, Second Major 11 Stacey L. Boyer (Posthumously) Theatre Arts Carol L. Kerdock Joseph R. Rasmus Eika Neubert ' Degree in absmtia tt Condidates for I Alpha Chi 3 Pmnsulamia Teacher Lambda C,ertification Alpha Sigma 18 Chi Alpha Epsilon laPsi Chi a �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES The School of Science and Engineering Summa Cum Laude 1,11 Jennifer A. Gregory, Mathematics leila Zubeida Hadj-Chikh, Biology 6'8'15 Thaddeus J. Lacki, Electical Engineeing John William Lynch, Computer Science 216'18 1'7'18 Chistie Lynn Meyers, Biology 7 Ronald Dominic Nardell, Biology Mary Bidget O'Koren, Biology Mark L. Rinehimer, Mateiak Engineeing Physics, Second Major 8,tB Robert R. Romanowski, Materials Engineering 1 Jennifer J. Wandell, Biology 7 Daniel ChowenWilliams, Biology ' 8'15,18 Magna Cum Laude 8,15,18 8,15 Gregory John Antonini, Mechanical Engineeing D@id Konrod Bielecki, Enuironmental Engineeing 7 Jeffrey 8'1s Josqh Costello, Biology Dennis E. Dudeck, Electical Engineeing 1,18 Michael Durkin, Mathematics Steuen James Kloreuas, Mathematics 7,18 Robert Y Klinetob, Biology 8,1s,1e Jacinta M. Komensky, Enuironmental Engineering * 15 William A. Rathman, Earth and Enuironmental Sciences Mark Seino, Biology 1'8, ls' 18 S tephen Chistopher Vahey, Mateials Engineering 8'1s Adam Hanry Wilhelm, Enuironmental Engineering 11'15 Cum Laude 218 TaraA. Breslosky, Biology Charles Francis Dress, BiologU 8,15 Keuin H. Fruck, Enuironmental Engineering Bradley Allan Hopkins, Engineeing Management 4,18 El' abethAnne Keato4 Chemistry Michael Nan Lentowski, Computer Science 1s,18 Theresa Lillian Malasaaoge, Mathematics 7,18 Keu'n Robert McWilliams, Biology a John C. Motts, Computer Science Ro salie S ciandra, Bi o lo gy -Degreeinobsentia lAlphaChi aChiNphaDpsilon 6EtaKoppaNu THonorsinBiology e Honors 16 k Dngineering Sigma Tau Delta 11 Candidates for Pennsyluania 18 Sigma Xi 19 Certification te lt Sigma Pi Sigma Uniaersity Scholar �School of Science ;::*"Eineerin!i Applied and Engineering Sciences EdutardJ. Ciaimboli, Political Science, Second Major Biochemistry t8 Jeffery J. Scibek BioloEiy Berry Casai Cesai Dottle Gustas Dale HiIl Arada Kunyosying NatalieNicole Cheie Michele Kelly Jean Melissa,Ann-Maie Susan James Francis Nesgoda HoaV Nguyen Elena CoinaNiculescu-Mihai Leo,4nthony Oakchunas 3 Kathleen,Ann Ruane LorainAnnWalker 7 Megan J. Welliuer Chi s t op her Jo hn Lazemi ck Chemistry 18 Michael R. Poscolini 18 Ronald Louis Pecukonis Computer Information Systems Blanck Caffrey Paul Schneikart Jeffrey Bruce Slank William R. Paticia M. Wandy Ann Diehl ' Degree in absentia 3 Atpha Sigma Lambdo 7 Honors in Biologg ]E Sigma Xi �School of Science and Engineering Continued - Computer Science * Koualczyk EdrtardJames Ching-Kai Liat RaymondR. Russ Earth and Environmental Sciences ]s DePietro Gryboski ,Andrew Frank Mazzeo NeilWilliam Rogers, Jr. Shqlock Thomas J. Thomas Michael Koin John Melanie Lynn Shinners Dasid Smicherko " Dauid C. Ruskey AmU ElizabethYanalunas Electrical Engineering BryanW. Shade Keuin Michael Abrams Michael C. Butchko Bngineering Management an Patick K. Bortoillo * RonaldPBonacci LisaM. Campione * ls Datid Eugene lewis Josqh Patick Ruane Steuen M. Zukosky Daren Eroh 'Degree in obsentia sHonors in Engineering 2t lsSigma Pi Sigma lsSigmaXi �School of Science and Engineering Continued - Environmental Engineering AngelaM. Polny Josqh P. Rail ls Daniel Philip ReillU Josqh E Woodward, Jr. Emery EdwardYurko InrsAugwsfin 8 John SaluatoreAuino Paul Richard Grella Jesse J. Gross 18 Karen Larkin lVlaterials Engineering 18 DaidW. Moon Anthony D. Mazzatesta Mathematics Geoffrey K. J. Stqhenson Mechanical Engineering * Daren Eroh Second Degree StqhenWilliam ParobY Ma* Kim 15 Second Todd Polednok Josqh patick Ruane, Hongsoo Danid Eugene Lewis, Degree Second Degree 15 Potick M. Walko Deuin O'Leary Licklider Medical Health Physics 18 Matthut S. Cackowski Medical Technology Tammy Ann Spinosi 'Degree in absentia t Honors in Engineeing 22 15 Sigma Pi Sigma 18 Sigma N �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Physics Donald G. Wurtz, Jr. (Posthumously) Wilkes University New York Chiropractic College * Lawrence T Bellous, Psychology - Wilkes University Pennsylvania College of Optometry Program - Karen Sue Beling ' i Wilkes University Temple University, Physical Therapy Program - :' : : ' lvlagna Cum Laude la Rebecca L. Golden, Psychology laPsi Chi 'Degree in absentia 23 �Scholarly Societies Denotes Manbership in Alpha Chi, the National College Honor Scholarship Society. Denotes Membership in Alpha Kappa Delta, the Intemational Honorary Society in Sociology. Denotes Muttbership in the Eta Pi Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda, the honor society recogmizing the academic excellence of adultpart-time sfudents. Denotes Membership in Chi Alpha Epsilon, the Honorary Society which recogmizes sfudents uho were admitted to the Uniuersitg through Higher Education Access Wortunity programs. Denotes Metnbership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of DeltaMu Delta, the National Honor Society in Business Administration. Denotes Membership in the Kappa Beta Chapter of Eta Kappa Nu, the International Electrical Engineering Honor Society. 7 Denotes Honors in Biology. 8 Denotes Honors in Engineering. I Denotes Membership in Lambda Pi ETA, the National Honorary Society in Communications. Denotes Membership in Omiuon Delta Epsilon, the National Honorary Society in Economics. 11 Denotes Candidates for Pannsyluania Teacher Certification. 12 Denotes Membership in Phi Alpha Theta, the National Honorary Society in History. 13 Denotes Mentbership in Pi SigmaAlpha, the National Political Honor Society. 11 Denotes Membership 15 Denotes Mentbership in Sigma Pi Sigma, the National Honorary Societg in Psi Chi, the National Honorary Society in Psychology of Physia studants. Denotes Membership in Sigma Tau Delta, the National Honorary Society English. 17 Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the International Honor Society for Nursing. Denotes Mantbership in and ackttouledgment by Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society. 19 * Denotes Mantbership in Uniuersity Scholars. Degree in absentia. Honor cords siwify memberchip in a scholarly society. 24 in �Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges CarlAchhammer MelissaA. Nardozzi Marciann Maie Nbert Tammy L. Palmer Natalie Nicole Berry PaticiaAnn Puerling Stqhen Bitto Brenda Queipo Mattheut Brenner Dianne Carol Rizzuto TaraA. Breslosky Sean Jamal Roberts SaraAnne Brugger LynnMaie Rosencronce Kimberly A. Escarge Sabeth Taro Ryan Michael J. Euans Nicole Simmons PaticiaAnn Gardner Kami Spinosi JenniferA. Gregory Deirdre Lyn Swinden Leila Zubeida Hadj -Chikh GinaTagmani Jennifer Marie Hoffman MelksaA. Taylor Darlene Jones S helleu JacintaM. Komansky Jennifer J.Wandell ChadA. Lojewski MeganJ.Welliuer Nancy J. Lowery Daniel ChowenWilliams Theresa Li I lian M alasou og e Timothy ScottWlliams Andrew Frank Mazzeo Josqh EWoodward, Jr. Chistie LynnMeyers 25 Maie W t zak oui t ch �The University ![ace and Presidential Chain of Office The moce and the presidentiol chain of office used in academic celebrations rqresent traditions dating to the sixteenth cenfury. The mace symbolizes the authoity of the uniuersity and the chain of office desigmates the presidential leadership of the academy. The Wilkes Uniuersity mace and presidantial chain of offr.ce were gifts of local donors and were first used in 1970 at the inauguration of the second president of Wilkes. They were designed by Ottie Hill Clwalek '61 and etcecuted by Kurt Matzdorf, anationally recogmized gold and siluersmith from the State Uniuersity of New York College at New Paltz, New Paltz, Neut York. The Uniaerslty Moce The sterling siluer mace has a gilt lenob at its base and a gilt circle at the top bearing the insciption "Wilkes College 1933." The bowl, ising aboue the neck of the mace, signifia Wlkes-Barreb role as a melting pot, forming a neu and uigorous community of people from many different backgrounds. This theme is reiterated in the insciption of the Uniuersityb motto "Unity Amidst Diuersity" which surrounds the upper part of the bowl. The gilt flame symbolizes the enlightenment gained from higher education, while the piece of anthracite coal set in the center of the flame commemorotes the oigin of the Uniuersity in a community lmoum for its coal mining past. The Presidential Chain of Office The Presidetttial Chain of Office, ueated from sterling siluen has altemating bowk and gilt flames, repeating the motif of the mace. On the front of the fourfoot chain hangs a gilt seal of Wlkes which is suspended from a cluster of oak leaueswithacoffts, suggesting thestrangthandsfurdiness of fufureganerations. 0n the back of the Praidential Chain of Office is a siluer portrait of Dr. Eugene S. Farley, the first President of Wkes. Dr. Farleyb portrait is surrounded by gilt oak leaues commemorating his strong leadership of the emerging instifution. 26 �RALSTON FIELD Medical are available for first aid assistance and emergencies. They are located in the tent at the west end of the football FIRST AID personnel field. Should you need assistance please contact an usher or a security officer. OnIy Commencement partlclpants - the and personnel are allowed on fleld. Photographs and vldeos may be taken from seatlnf areas and the macadam track surroundlng the fleld after the processlonal ls completed. A photofraph wtll be taken of each fraduate as the dlploma ls presented by the Presldent. A vldeotape of the cntlre ceremony wlll also be made avallable to lnterested graduates. PHOTOGRAPHS and VIDEOTAPING REST ROOMS Rest rooms are available under the home bleachers and at the west end of the field. - BEVEMGES Soda is available for purchase at the concession stand. Proceeds from the sale of soda will benefit the general scholarship fund. - TELEPHONE - A phone is available at the concession stand. pollce wlll direct trafflc followlng the ceremorryr. Please - Localrplth securlty cooperate and pollce offlcers and follow thelr dlrections as they attempt to allevlate trafflc confestlon. TMFFIC 27 �ARNAUD C. T,IARTS SPORTS AND CONFERENCE CENTER personnel are available for first aid assistance at the First FIRST AID - Medical Aid station located in the lobby. Should you need assistance please contact an usher or a security officer space llmltatlons, safety and control, Because of no one, ercept the professlonal photofrapher and members of the PICTURE-TAKING press wlth approprlate credentlals, wlll be allowed access to the stafe area for the purposc of taldng plctures or {ldeo'tapln8. A photograph rpttl be taken of each $raduate as the dlploma is presented by the Presldent. A vldeotape of the entlre ceremony will also be made avallable to lnterested $raduates. REST ROOMS Rest rooms are accessible from the first and second floor lobbies. Rest rooms are also located on the lower level - at the drinking fountains on the first floor of Water is available the building. Soda is available for sale at the concession stand in the lobby. BEVERAGES Proceeds from the sale of soda TELEPHONE floor. - will benefit the general scholarship fund. Pay telephones are available on the lower level and the second Local pollce wflt dtuert trafflc from the front of the Marts Ccnter followlng the ceremony. Please cooperate wlth the pollce officens and foltow thelr dlrectlons as they attempt to allevlate traffic corylestlon on a(iacent streets. 28 ��AITTERICA. THE BEAUTIFUL O beautiful for spacious skia, for amber waues of grain, For purple mountain maiwties aboue the fruited plain. Ameica! America! Godshedhis grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood from seo to shining sea. O beautiful for patiot dream that sees beuond the Uears, Thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmed bY human tears. Ameica!America! God shed his grace on thee, And croum thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. Words by Katheine Lee Bates Music by SamuelA.Ward ALMA IUATER Wilkes, ourAlmaMater, We pledge our hearts to thee, Honoti faith, and courage, Tluth and loyaltg, In our work ond in our pleosure, Guide us as a We fiend; shall alwaus loue thee, Loyal to the end. Thou shalt lead us onward In search of finer things. Moy we find the wisdom That thU Wiit brings. May our deeds of loue and seruice Euerswell thy fame- Wilkes, we stand to greet thee! Glory to thy name, Words and Music by Eleanar C. FdeY � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commencement Programs, 1941-2020 Description An account of the resource Wilkes College and Wilkes University Commencement programs from 1941 when the college was a satellite campus of Bucknell University through Winter 2020. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1941-2020 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF files Type The nature or genre of the resource Programs Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource May 27, 1995 48th Annual Commencement Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/e8f2f4a35e8df248c7bd5e78d17fb9dd.pdf cf8ab070a375ab4091a17e9920aabef1 PDF Text Text John Wilkes t727 -L797 Eaily defender of political liberty, free speech, and the rights of the people to elect their leaders. DEDICATION of the JOHN WILKES STATUE Augiust 31, 1995 Wilkes University Wlkes-Barre, Pennsylvania [, �John Willses, Esquire '1727-1797 In erecting a statue of John Wilkes on its campus, Wilkes University reco6lnizes both the political career and reputation of the man that our colonial forefathers identified with in selecting in 1769 the name Wilkesbarre, as well as the name the TYustees selected !n 1947 for the new four-year Wlkes Collegle, successor to the two-year Bucknell UniVgqgji), Junior.College. However controversial he r,vas in the England of the 1760+g!rd:177Ss, John Wilkes demonstrated a wholehearted comtheBritiri p6litical well as theBritirhp6litical mitment to valueFt&iif..fi$#d"slilpeihe valueFiFrd, t+stped shape the American as weII gda*pread i n g throughout the gl ob+.;:Free d o m of systerae"Wl*&lttiit we the pri**r,' right of effiiheir governorr, .Sle,righl +,ti$Jtdduals to be free frciiii@$wful searches an-d.:s,ej?qtq.s, the right tri.Fetitionthe.&vernment and the righf,0f.,irifi ns to ha.W.aqcgsqthlouSh the p1ess.,t9.'!t!q.t1@; 1e4 debates of their government were all principles that John Wlkes helped establish both for e major conEnglishiiientil?itlffigt+nlr# Englishmen.and Rmeri-c&ns;:ft dI* tttis this Uy,Ueiag. by.bBiag (whichwere were stitutional strtutlonal d+D4tq!.Wrth.BF;,Sen, d*,bpt9giry.jitr.hii.,$En, ry$ tq!Ig!!ei:{!1$.ufl1l'$1lal nea+:Ar{I:$e (wnlcn histglrguelris'-umqual cartoonistS O*tigttt), and f,it own pitson. His time in jail, as well as his exile in ttre the cartoon France, contributed to the impact he had in broadenint political liberties and parted by crowds in the ticipationof cse1&$rfliliZcns..-lffilkerand pi,sf political deiiioer thousands as thei the forces democracy gathered in England on the eve of of political revolution in,lfi?l;bslEuies. the revolutionin.t&: chsosiq loqies. By choosing ;il$m$:Wilkesbarre for this lovely Wyoming or Jo'hn Dut$be'.prd*Ident of the settlers sent out ffit* cit#i# atfte'se atftesE hea* the, Valley:ti!,li by the Susque*m-a tl.Giil$S4lly-ofConnecticut, $E&#d the challenge John Wilkes and Isaac Barre both posed to King George III and his ministers' policies. ifu;tai mfiffiirii F.R.B.S. tq$qql$t stru ctive .,'tEl Urc:*'i xhtt RA, R.WA, of his colorful and con- James Bufl er. to show him holding a equal representation fi*eat*.were the London mercolohffi .in America.*ere vital to the interchants'fihase, e*bltsiniCtiis'.1+-i thD lhe colr ,$$ the colonies, while justified by ests of each. The1mdoaitiafii,$fifi$s and tiirilxegrlthe di-ftnse of America, helped trigger the King's ministers as necqssfy to pay for thedi-ftnse the resentments that led to Arnerica's War of lfi:d$endence. Wilkes supported the colonists because he belierdd they deserved th6i+:rights as Englishmen, and were unrepresented in the ParliBj imposing tli€1$ and tariffs. This copy of the originat&t8r'd-winningE-btue by James Butler, with permission granted by the Trustee*.ef,'. e John Wthts'$gmorial Fund in England, was made possible through the gefiergiity of WilkesrUajwrsity lYustee Stephen Sordoni and the law firm of Rosenn, JerSti_ns & Greenwali*r.The statue is dedicated to three Wilkes T[ustees who have corittibuted significan+h to the growth and health of Wilkes University and to the l$rOming Valley cortmunity it serves: the Honorable Max Rosenn, Senior Judge of the U,S.Court ofAFii$als, Third Circuit; Eugene Roth, Esquire '57; and Joseph J. ftavita,.Esquire ?8; all c,sociated with the distinguished law firm Judge Rosenn helped tocreate. �Dedication of lohn Wilkes Statue C oprurxceMENr - C oxvoceuoN ................ il;;;t- ffi ;.1;,ll,l,url;[ l President IllusrRergp Lncrune .......,,...;...,...........*!ri:.f ri..f ................8:00 p.m. i:.:::''t'.,.,,1,,".t,;LafilesButler, Sculptor DOrothy Dickson Da*e CentEr for the Performing Arts *Bg Inaitation Only �John Wilhes Sgmposium cot'rt'teNrs';;;;;;;;;;;';'i;i';;.;.' X;,f:ili*:,:,Titrfsin| PeRrrcrpeNrs: Anruun H. Cesn has been designated as a Distinguished Professor in the Department of English at the State University of New York at New Paltz. He has authored several papers aswell as presented lectures dealingwith John Wilkes. He has recently completed a critique of Wlkes' "Essay on Woman" and has completed the first third of a biography on John Wlkes. Dr. Cash earned his Ph.D. at Columbia University. Hmoro E. Cox is Professor and Chair of the Department of History at Wlkes University where he has served as a member of the faculty for thirty-two years. A Colonial American historian, Dr. Cox began his studies of John Wlkes while researching the political relationships between England and the Colonies during his graduate studies at the University of Virginia from which he earned his Ph.D" E Cnmr,rs Prrnuo, Esquire'66 earned his J.D. degree from the Dickinson College of Law.Attorney Petrillo is a member of the Executive Committee of the Wyoming Valley Historical and Geological Society and the author of four books on regional history. He served as the $uest curator at the Sordoni Art Gallery in June, 1988 for the exhibit "The Life and Times of John Wlkes and Isaac Barre." Christophr N. Breiseth, Presidutt of Wilkes Uniuusity since 1984, serues os moderotor for this symposium. A historian, Dr. Breiseth receiued his Bachelorb degree at the Uniuersity of Califomia at l,os Angela, the B. Litt. at Oxford and the Ph.D. from Comell. ILlusrnerpn Lecrune ....... James Butler, Sculptor James Butler is a figurative sculptor of international reputation. A member of the Royal Academy, the Royal West of England Academy and a Fellow of the Royal Society of British Sculptors, Mr. Butler's major bronzes have been erected in important world centers. His original statue of John Wilkes was erected in London in 1988. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commencement Programs, 1941-2020 Description An account of the resource Wilkes College and Wilkes University Commencement programs from 1941 when the college was a satellite campus of Bucknell University through Winter 2020. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1941-2020 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF files Type The nature or genre of the resource Programs Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource August 31, 1995 Summer Commencement and Dedication of the John Wilkes Statue Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/883fe45220059af0df2f606ca9e5d49f.pdf 80f21b154cbb815b362f6d10d2ef20db PDF Text Text WILI{ES ANIVERSITY Winter Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees Thursday January 78, 1996 11:15 a.m. The Henry Gymnasium in the Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center Wilkes Uniuersity Wilke s - B one, P ennsy lu anio �HONORARY DEGREES DOCTOR OF SCIENCE .............. ....Tuouas M. CHrcx, D.D.S. '50 Thomas M. Check, Doctor of Dental Surgery. Native of WlkesBarre. Graduate of Sacred Heart Slovak Elementary School, Coughlin High School, Wilkes College and Temple University Dental School. Practicing dentist for more than four decades in Norristown, Pennsylvania. Founder and sustainer of Project Alpha, an incremental care dental clinic in Kingston, Jamaica, for orphans and abused children. Since l962,hehas contributed his own time and resources and mobilizedtheener$ies of others, including his wife Elizabeth, to save the teeth and improve the health of thousands of young Jamaicans. A man of great faith he serves as an example of devotion to his extended family of adopted children; his Slovak heritage; his profession and the children of the world. DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS .............. ..Vtt'rcoNt G. Sonrwo Vincent G. Sortino, Vice President, Wilkes-Barre Financial Services of Nabisco, Incorporated. Native of New York City. Graduate in Accounting from F'ordham University. MBA degree from Baruch College. Chief Executive Officer of Nabisco's WlkesBarre facility since 1988. Community leader through board memberships on the Committee for Economic Growth, Catholic Youth Center, United Way of Wyoming Valley, Osterhout Free Library, Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic and College Misericordia. The leader in the growing partnerships between business and education through co-chairin$ of the Business Education Council of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce, inspiring the Junior Achievement Elementary Project in the Wilkes-Barre School District, encoura$ing the Philosophy for Children Program at the Montessori School and taking the lead for business in Project LEARN for the entire education system in the Wyoming Valley. �Order of Exercises *FANEARE :................. :...:............. *PROCESSIONAL ....... Hervy Purcell .. Rondeau Jean Joseph Mouret WELCOME J. Michael Lennon Vice President for Academic Affairs *INVOCATION.......... .. Reverend Monsignor Joseph W. Murray Pastor, St. Stanislaus Church Lans d a I e, Penns g lu an i a *AMERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL .............. Words bs Katherine Lee Bates Music bg Samuel A. Ward GREETINGS............... Patricia S. Davies Member, Board of kustees Christopher N. Breiseth President Kellie Klein President, S tudent Gouernment Class of 1996 CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREES ADDRESS Christopher N. Breiseth .................. Bradford L. Kinney Professor ond Chair, Department of Communications CONFERRING OF THE DEGREES MAIER *BENEDICTION xALX{r\ *RECESSIONAL ......... Christopher N. Breiseth Eleanor C. Farley Reverend Monsignor Joseph W. Murray ...... Trumpet Voluntary Jeremiah Clarke *The audience is requested to rise. �ITIASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES lVlaster of Business Administration Degree s s ElizabethY Anders Cynthia Elizabeth Broum Edward Francis Cuwinski 5 *Lisa Larina Holak *Richard N. Hudock John Joseph Julius Tbrence P Keuett 5 *Charlene T Klynowsky 5'sEdward McGinnis ErinAnn McHale s Britt Wayne Mowery John J. Mulhern, Jr. Linda G. Oberrender 5 s *Joseph Thomas Racho Deborah Kay Ruggere 5 5 s Susan Marie Searfoss Richard D. Wisniewski lVlaster of Science Degree with a major in Education *Hollg Lear Baranick *Amg Beth Clark-Grubb Steuen Daniel Distasio Michaline A. Grzymski *Linda Carol Palamone *Debra L. Peters Cindg M. Shaner lVlaster of Science Degree with a major in Physics ll Neil Andres -Degree in Absentia 5 Delta Mu Delta 8 Phi Alpha Theta 11 Sigma Pi Sigma �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES School of Business, Society and Public Policy Magna Cum Laude 3 Judit h Ann Grzy b owski Hollenbeck, Business Administrat ion 2'3 Linda Ruth Harue4, Sociologg 5 Corinne M arie Thomas, Business Administrat ion Cum Laude Ann Morgan Mgers, Sociologg Psgchologg, Second Major 5 Charles Rowe Swientisky, Business Administration Eric Bercarich, Business Administration *Dauid D. Bruno, Business Administration Philip J. Calabro, Jr., Business Administration Kimberlg B. Jayne Carr, Business Administration *Gail A. Cupani, Accounting Maureen E. Gaughan, Business Administration Debora Madden Hill, Business Administration * C hr i s t op her Lee J ohns on, B us ines s Adm ini s tr at ion William R. Keiderling, Accounting s 3's Political Science, Double Degrees Anthong M. Mallon, Business Administration *Dauid Lad Obal, Sociology Erika Obser Business Administration Robert Kristopher Oley, Accounting e Jason Christopher Parise, Political Science S tephanie Sciandra, Business Adminis tration Jo A. Singer Sociologg *Joel C. Smith, Business Administration Paul Anthong Summa, Business Administration s Claudia Barbara Zain, Political Science .Deqree in Absentia 5 Delta Mu Delta 2 Alpha Kappa Delta s 3 Alpha Sigma Lambda Pi Sigma Alpha �School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Summa Cum Laude 1'2' 10 Sandra L. Brown, Psgchologg Sociology, Second Major loJulie Ann Crawford, Psgchologg 12 olon M. Dietrick, English Magna Cum Laude 23 Linda Ruth Haruey, Psgchology, Second Degree 2' 4' 10 Nicole Cherie Mack, Psgchologg 1' Jodi Nammar, Communications a7 Robin Marie Waters, Psgchologg 6 Elementary Education, Double Degrees Cum Loude TWilliam P Bratten, Bachelor of Music 7 Timothy Scott Williams, Elementarg Education Francine Caporoli, Psychologg Diana Drozdis, Psychologg Keith Douglas Fox, Psychologg Elementary Education, Second Major Leu Garbar, Bachelor of Music Carole Ann Gerchak, Psgchologg Marg Beth Marie Gillespie, Communications Jill Elizabeth Hughson, Psgchologg Alex Lindgren, Philosophy 10 Maryellen McDonald, Psgchology il Scott Robert Minkoff, Psgchology Ragmond C. Monzon, Communications 1o *Jill Nammar, Psgchologg Eric John Nelson, Communications TAmy Rend Peacock, Psgchologg Elementarg E ducation, Second Maj or 3 *Charlotte B. Zaccagni Raup, Philosophy 10 *Karen A. Ruduski, Psgchology 7 -Degree a in Absentia Chi Alpha Epsilon 10 Psi Chi l 6 Alpha Chi Lambda Pi Eta 2 Delta Alpha Kappa candidate for 7 3 Alpha Sigma Lambda r* r!iff;kff;:";;;;,,u*r^" �School of Liberal Arts and Human Scien ces (cont.) Michael J. Sabatella, History Gia Marie Serino, Psychology *stanley J. Solarczyk, Historg Eileen E. Tamanini, Communications Psy 7 cholog g, Se cond M aj or Bradleg Jgmes Timbrell, Bachelor of Music Stefonie G. Weinstock, Nursing Lynne Marie Wright, Psgchology -Degree inAbsentia 7 Candidate for Pennsyluania Teacher Certification �School of Science and Engineering Magna Cum Laude 1*Betsy Maines, ComPuter Science Cum Laude t3 Joseph Stephen Antonishak, Biologg B io chanis trg, Second M ai or Igor Klegman, Biologg Joseph L. Balay, Enuironmental Engineering Eric Dotzel, Biologg Jay Kirstin Franus, Biochemistry *Jeffreg J. Gocek, Enuironmental Engineeri4g Viet Bao Hugnh, Electrical Engineering Christopher Datice Langleg, Enuironmental Engineering Mamg Kraft Mead, Earth and Enuironmental Sciences Kerrin E. Panfucci, Computer Information Systems Gregory P Parrs, Engineering Manogement Brenda Anne Ragni, Earth and Enuironmental Sciences Lawrence Robert Roman III, Computer Science *Richard E. Schiauo, Cornputer Information Systems 13 Donna A. Silinski, BiochemistrY Jennifer Ruth Tlapane, Computer Information Systems 13 'Degree in Abscntia l Alpha Chi 13SigmaXi �Scholarly Societies 1 2 s Denotes Membership inAlpha Chi, the National College Honor Scholarship Society. Denotes Membership in Alpha Kappa Delta, the International Honorary Society in Sociology. Denotes Membership in the Eta Pi Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda, the honor society recognizing the academic excellence of adult part-time students. a Denotes Membership in Chi Alpha Epstlon, the Honorary Society which recognizes students who were admitted to the Uniuersitg through Higher Education Access Opportunity programs 5 6 Denotes Membership in Zeta Psi Chapter of Delta Mu Delta, the National Honor Societg in Business Administration. Denotes Membership in Lambda Pi Eta, the National Honorary Societg in Communications. 7 Denotes Candidates for Pennsgluania Teacher Certification. 8 Denotes Membership in Phi Alpha Theta, the National Honorary Society in History. s 10 11 12 Denotes Membership in Pi SigmaAlpha, the National Political Honor Societg. Denotes Membership in Psgchologg. in Psi Chi, the National Honorarg Society Denotes Membership in Sigma Pi Sigma, the National Honorary Societg of Phgsics students. Denotes Membership in Sigma Tau Delta, the National Honorary Society in English. 13 * Denotes Membership in and aclmowledgment by Sigma Xi, the Scientilic Research Societg. Degree in absentia. Honor cords signify membership in a scholarlg society. �The University Mace and Presidential Chain of Office The mace and the presidential chain of office used in academic celebrations represent traditions dating to the skteenth century. The mace sgmbolizes the authoritg of the uniuersitg and the chain of office designates the presidential leadership of the academy. The Wilkes [lniuersity mace and presidential chain of office were gifts of local donors and were first used in 1970 at the inauguration of the second president of Wtlkes. They were designed bg Ottie Hill Chualek'61 and executed by Kurt Matzdorf, a nationally recognized gold and siluersmith from the State Uniuersitg of New York at New Pakz. The Uniaersitg Mace sterling siluer mace has o gilt lmob at its base and a gilt circle at the top bearing the insuiption "Wilkes College 1933." The bowl, rising aboue the neck of the mace, signifies Wilkes-Barre's role as a melting pot, forming a neu and uigorous communitg of people from mang different backgrounds. This theme is retterated in the inscription of the Uniuersity\ motto "Unity Amidst Diuersitg" which surounds the upper part of the bowl. The gilt flame sgmbolizes the enlightenment gained from higher education, while the piece of anthracite coal set in the center of the flame commemorates the origin of the Uniuersitg in a community lonwn for its coal mining past. The The Presidential Choin of Office sterling siluer, has altemating bouk and gilt flames, repeating the motif of the mace. On the front of the fourfoot chain hangs a gilt seal of Wilkes which is suspended from a cluster of oak leaues with acorrs, suggesting the strength and sturdiness of future generations. On the back of the Presidential Chain of Office is a siluer portrait of Dr. Eugme S. Farleg, the first President of Wilkes. Dr. Farleyb portrait is surrounded by gilt oak leaues commemorating his strong leadership of the emerging institution. The Presidential Chain of Office, created from ��AIIERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL beautiful for spacious skies, for amber woues of grain, For purple mountain majesties aboue the fruited plain. America! America! God shed his grace on thee, And croum thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. O beautiful for patriot dream that sees begond the gears, Thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmed by human tears. America!America! God shed his grace on thee, And crown thg good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. O Words by Katherine Lee Bates Music bg Samuel A. Ward ALIUA IUATER Wilkes, our Alma Mater, our hearts to thee, Honor, faith, and courage, Iluth and logaltg, In our work and in our pleasure, We pledge Guide us as a friend; We shall always loue thee, Loyal to the end. Thou shalt lead us onward In search of finer things. Mag we find the wisdom That thg spirit brings. May our deeds of loue and seruice Euer swell thg fame Wilkes, we stand to greet thee! Glory to thy name. Words and Music by Eleanor C. Farleg Areception for graduates and their families uill be held in Rumours, louer leuel of the Marts Center, immediately following the ceremony. Members of the Wilkes lJniuersity Brass Ensemble, under the direction of Jerome W Carnpbell, are performing for this momingb Commencement celebration. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commencement Programs, 1941-2020 Description An account of the resource Wilkes College and Wilkes University Commencement programs from 1941 when the college was a satellite campus of Bucknell University through Winter 2020. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1941-2020 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF files Type The nature or genre of the resource Programs Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource January 18, 1996 Winter Commencement Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/6fa6fb71b493c96ff589b8fafc69e286.pdf 2f809804fdaecdb50ff6fb142bce3979 PDF Text Text WILI{ES UNIVERSITY The Forty-Ninth Annual Spring Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees ) Saturday Afremoon May 18, 1996 at two o'clock �Academic Costume The celebration of Commencement is surrounded by rich traditions. The conaene to recogmize offiestablished community of scholars the Faculty and welcome the Graduates cially the nanest group of prouan scholars thent in fellowship. Groduates don the attire that for years has symbolized schol- - - - - arly attainment. Duing the Middle Ages those seeking an education traueled to European centers of leorning. Centers of leaming and tmiuersitieswere closely alliedwith the cleia of the time, and the scholars donned garb similar to that worn bU the clergy. This anlted into the academic uniform, a long black goum, hood, and cap, which proued useful for studying in unheated and drafty buildings" The hood serued simultaneously as a head coueing, a rqository for coins and alms and the forerunner of the modem day book bag. The hood was adomed with the colors of the uniuersity and daigmated the young scholarb school or uniuersity affiliation. By their distinctiue clothing the students were set apart and distinguished from the citizens of the town; hence the oigin of the phrase "toun and goum." Ameican colleges and uniuersities adopted the weaing of the traditional apparel in Colonial times, and a common code for academic apparel was established in the mid-nineteenth century. The hood is the most distinctiue feature of academic regalia. The inside of the hood is lined with the official colors of the institution; today you see Wkes graduates wearing hoods lined with the blue and gold colors of the Uniuersity. The ueluet tim around the outside of the hood designates the degree or field of study of the graduata. The ueluet colors worn by todayb graduates signify the following: GoldenYellow Science White --Arts, Letters, Humanities Drab Business Administration or Pink Broum - Health Administration Music Fine Arts distinguisha graduates by the degree they ha.te earned. Those earning the bachelorb degree uear o simple black goum with elongated pointed slearcs. Holders of the masterb degree wear goums with a longer, closed, square cut sleeue. The doctoral goumis timmedwithueluet stipes on the sleeues and ponels of ueluet on the front closure of the gown. The style of the gown Ameican uniuersities haue adopted doctoral gowns in their distinctiue colors. You will notice the slate of Columbia, the red of Cornell, the burgundy of the Uniuersity of Pannsyluania, the bight blue of the Uniuersity of Some Michigon. To houe earned the piuilege of weaing academic costume regalia sigmifies not only the completion of aprogram of sfudies, but entrance into the comradery of scholarship. �WILKES UNruERSITY The Forty-Ninth Annual Spring Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees Saturday Afternoon May 18, 1996 at two o'clock �ORDER OF EXERCISES Fanfare For The Common Man ......... Aoron Copland PROCESSIONAL Crown Imperial WlliamWalton Wnd Ensemble of Wilkes University Jonoruo W. Ca'rpaelu, Conductor (The audimce is requated to rise as the procasion mters the area.) WELCOME Vice INVOCATION.............. ,Assistant Pastor St. America, The Beautiful ............ J. Mrcrrael Lottxot't hesidmt for Academic Atrairs ..... fuvsnouo Rosent Ksltmov Paul\ Baptist Church Philadelphia .....Words by Katherine Lee Bates Music by SamuelA.Ward (The words of America, The Beautiful are printed on the back coaa of the program. The audience is requated to stand and ioin in the singing.) GREETINGS ............... ........ CHrusropHER N. Bnotssrn hesident EucoNB RorH'57 Chairmary Boord of llustees Frurcrs X. BnSNNAN Assistant hofessor of Psychology Alr EHsm QunesHr Member of the Class of 1996 THE PRESENTATION OF AWARDS �ORDER OF EXERCISES HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENTS Woomsrn'70 Dtcr Hvum JonN R. THE CONFERRING OF DEGREES Alma ............ Mater CnRtsropHen N. Bnntspru Eleonor C. Farley (The words of the Alma Mater are printed on the back couq of the program. The audiance is requated to stand and join inthe singing.) BENEDICTION............ ReveRouo Mn. Tuot'ms CosARtNl Permanent Deacon, Diocae of Scranton Gate of Heauen Church, Dalla, Paznsyluania RECESSIONAL Procession of Nobles ....Nickolai Rimskg-Korsakou (The audimce and the graduates arerequested to renain standing the recasional of the Platform Party and the Faculty.) duing �ATtrARDS THE MABLE SCOTT WANDELL AND STERLING LEROY WANDELL AWARDS Kevru JoHtt Ftttn, Bacugt oR op Ants, Et'tct tsn Hot t t Ar,u.re Roor, BecHELoR oF Sctot'tco, NuRstuc These awmds are presmted to the man and woman who haue attained the highest academic auqage for the four yems at Wilkes Uniuusity. Presentation by l. Mtcueor, Lottxott Vice President for Academic Affairs THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, SOCIETY AND PUBLIC POLICYAWARD ... CHenvl Lwn Stauppon Bachelor of Arts, Sociology and International Studies This award is giaan to the outstanding graduating senior of the School. Presentation bg Gmu A. Grar'renrINo, Dean THE SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS AND HUMAN SCIENCES AVVARD ..... Hot n Auru Roor Bachelor of Science, Nursing This award k gium to the outstonding graduating smior of the School. Presentation by Hxoto E. Cox, Acting Dean THE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A\,VARD ........i......... DmInltunou Stutru Bachelor of Science, Medical and Healt} Physics This award is giuut to the outstonding graduoting senior of the School. Presentation bg Uuto R. Notlr, Dean �AIryARDS ALIMNI A\,VARD FOR LEADERSHIP ....... Kaneu M. BeoNanczyx Auonow E Cmrsn Au Ensm QunosHr This award is gium by the Wilkes Uniuusity Alumni Association to the membqs of the graduating class corzsidqed to houe made the strongest contribution to student life and the student actiuitia program of the Uniuusity. Presentation Dy Smom A Bovr.lor.r'85 Acting Vice President for Alumni and Development ARMED FORCES RESERVE OFFICER APPOINTMENT UNITED STATES AIR . HoerHon LmAvsny KrusuNn Manro Fsnnoll Mlcru,ol KoNr, JR. FORCE MARyANN Kusm THot'ms E. Ymcon Presentation by CaawropHcR F. Gnoco Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Air Force THE DISTINGUISHED YOUNG ALIMNA AWARD Pnrrucra J. Younsnnw AnrHun '86 This award is presmted annually by the Wilka Uniuasity Alumni Associotion to that member of the alumniwho bat exmtplifies the charactqistics of an educated person and the traditiora of Wilka Uniuusity. Prxentation byWruut;nr J. GoloswonrHv, Jn. '76 Presi dent, Wi I kes University Alu m ni Associati on �AIryARDS WILKES INSPIRATIONAL TEACHER A\,VARD Lso Wlsnewsn, '64 Pittston Area Senior High School Giuerl in appreciation of dedicotion and effectiumess as a teacher uith an outstanding record of success in preparing studmts for college and for the tife of the mind. Nominated 6y Donomu Trner, Class of 1996 Presentation by Hmotu E. Cox Acting Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences �HONORARY DEGREES DOCTOR OF SCIENCE............ JouN R. Woonesm,'70 General manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (with an $800,000,000 budget), former Executive Director of the South Florida Water Management District, "Woody" Wodraska has carried his Wilkes education to a level of international leadership in the management of water, globally "the defining element of our prosperity." He has brought statesmanship and a spirit of cooperation, as well as a collaborative management style to resolve disputes and foster long-term partnerships among previously adversarial competitors for water, both within California and between California and its Great Basin neighbors to the East. DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS.............. Drcr Hyur.r Preserver and master interpreter of America's greatest jazz pianists, Dick Hyman has shared with a broad international audience through studio recordings and live concerts the authentic styles and arrangements of such classic jazz pianists as Scott Joplin, James P. Johnson, Eubie Blake, Jelly Roll Morton and Fats Waller. Composer, arranger, director as well as virtuoso pianist and organist, Dick Hyman, with discipline as well as artistry, has increased the public's understanding and appreciation of jazz through performances on radio and television, in Woody Allen films and the White House, at Wlkes University and the 92nd Street Y in New York City. �IUASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Master of Business Administration Degree 5 EdwinJeffery Daueski 5 Stqen Michael Dauidowitz 5 EicWDeForest 5 Daid,Anthony Duda Toni Michelle Fainella Daum Michelle Filipowicz 5 Charlene Frail 5 Josqh,Andral Hardisky, Jr. 5 Ann Hunter LindaJames 5 Jan Marie Kijowski Josqh Peter Oduor Madiany Mory D. Oliuer s Michael Lindsay Peterson Apil Maie Petroski 5 Christopher L. Rexer 5 Yoshiko Shoji 5 Russell E. Smith Cindy L. Tttrchin s Euelgn l.Walter Debra J. I{anauich Master of Health Administration Degree Karen MaieArmstrong Dmielle L. Cappellini Suzanne LAnn Chesnut James R. Hockenbury Master of Science Degree with a major in Education ' Thomas Dauid Euans ' Sumnne . William,Anthony Giouino 'Degree in absentia Barry Keith Polmer Yuonne P Rispoti l.Iaach 5 Delta Mu Delta �r Master of Science Degree,in Electrical Engineering Vani P lfurthg Master of Science Degiree *ith a major in Nursing 21 InurasarnoKofchak 2ISigmaThetoTau 21 SharonAnnSholtisSchneider �BACHETOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES School of Business, Society and Public Policy Summa Cum Laude 3s Susan M. Bray, Accounting 2 Eaelyn Joy Marshall, Sociology L5 Walter Charles Pilger III, BusinessAdministration 1'5 Susan Lynn Richardson, Business Administration L5,a Beth Ellen Lauren Seis, Accounting t,B Cherlyn Lynn Stauffer, Sociology s Internat ional Studies, Sec ond Maj or Tammy Jean Swarhlood, Business Administration Magna Cum Laude s Garth L. Allred, Accounting Michael Stqhen Butchko, Political Science as Kimberly A Herron, Accounting 1,6 Wandy Ann Laudeman, Inte:rnational Studies History, Second Major tsrT Timot\U M. Mathews, Economics Political Science, Second Major 1,5 Jennifer D" Ryman, Accounting 1'17 Bia? S. Siegel, Political Science s,5 Ruth J. Smilh, Accounting 1'15'161223 Cum Laude s Louie Daum Borna, Accounting 5 Karen M. Bednarczyk, Accounting 5 June K. Dutka, BusinessAdministration Josqh R. Lutkowski, Jr., Sociology Le Cam Tlan, Business Administration 5 Kimberly Woods, Business Administration t Chi Alpha Omicron Delta 13 2 Epsilon 17 Pi Sigma Alpha Kappa Alpha Delta ls Phi Alpha 3 Alpha Sigma 'lheta Lonbda s 16 B Uniaersity Scholar Delta Mu Delta Pi Kappa Delta �School of Business, Society and Public Policy - Continued Accounting Bio't Adoms Jeffrey Chowanec Amy L. Euans Jane J. Groues Donna L Harman-Snyder SheilaM. Loyo Timothy D. Long Jeffrey Leo McGouem MaryA" Regula Janis Malsbury Reigel John R. Sentiwany Renee Sica Paticia Spiuak Jannifer Squier Van Sprang Mic hae I Chrts top her Whi te ChadAlan Heffner Russell E Hber Ronald Paul Kelly as Deidre E Kershner as Janine B. Kinney Kellie,Mn Klein Bachelor of Business Administration Brett Henry Amdor Steuen K. Bailey L. Vaughn BWht Kiano Phuong Bui BlakeW Carlton Justin J. Fosulo Edward B. Hoffmon Lindalo-Ning Huang Emi Kajiki lAlpha Chi Krapf Sally ElizabethMarcum Jennifer Gans Mokey Wandy Lynn O'Connor Chistine Maie Paduck ,Angel S. Raymond Sean Patick Ryan Stqhanie Solon Michael DonatdWelsh Wandy Jeanne sAlpha Signa Lunbda 1t 'DeltaMuDelta �School of Business, Society and Public Policy - Continued Business Administration . ThomasAndrql Grlico DauidA. Volkman International Studies Kerri Daum Booth Political Science John-Eik L. Koslosky Jami ToddAmbrose Sociolog y, Second lulaj or Ann ElizabethMessina Chistopher S. Muskey Daid Solomon Bidding 17 Ryan Clark Blazure Dina B. Bowman Innce John Costello ,Angie L. Grauer MaisaAndrea Rae n LynnMaie Rosencronce Sheila Shiftka Lawrence J. hakes Sociology ChistopherM. Parker Todd RaymondArdan . 11 Robyn Noel Bailey 'Degre in obsentia Sauakinas LaTanyaY UrQuhart Mark RobertYoungblood HeidiAdelaide Zoroda Maj or 2Alpha KappaDelta 16Pi Kappa Maie Neil N. Stefanisko Jonathan Scot t Mitchell Ps y c holo g y, S econd Shannon Ela nentary Education, Second Major Lance S. Euina JoannaAngelica Fine Lauralean Gunn Karen E. Kline la Candidates for Petmsyluania Teacher Cer tification 17Pi Delta 12 Signa Alpha �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES The School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Summa Cum Laude 1,2,18 Kerrie J. Barney, PsgchologE Keuin Jolm Finn, English 1,1823 Maia C. Giruan, Psychology l,toJ7,n,x Marybeth Jenkins, English 1,20 Political Science, Second l9lajor lPl Holli Alana Root, Nursing 1,11,18 Linda Maie Zupko, Psychology Iulogna Cum Laude 3'21 Marcella Ann Balauage, Nursing 2,8 Kotdyss Maie Bau, Psychology Sociology, Second Major 1'14 Angelaleon Dymond, Bachelor of Music n DanidMlen Koschak, English 2'18 Ertca Clara Krameri Psychologty 1821 Mary Gertrude Kurlandski, Nursing Ps y c ho lo gy, S econd lulaj o t'u Ch 'stopher r B. Rogers, Psychology 18 Michele Robin Shary Psychologty Cum Loude 1821 12 Heother LeaAoery, Nursing Eic C. Bailey, Communications la Orlando Edoardo Bellomo, Bachelor of Music Denise Maie Carey, Psychologty 18 Leanne Chamberlain, Psychology 21 Kelley Noel Dauis, Nurstng 18 15 18 Mary Melissa Guida, Psychologty Bian Robert Halpin, History JenniferA. Kams, Psychology t4 MaionYaonne Kouacsia, Bachelor of Music 21 StqhanieAnn Kramer, Nursing 18 Kimberly Ann Krushiruki, Psychology 21 BrentA. Sharp, Nursing 1120 EinThomas, Englkh 2,18 18 Elernentary Educotion, Double Degrees Sarah Vandermark, Psychology Sociology, Second Mqjor Heather C. Williams, Psychology S o ci olo gy, S econd Llajo r la WilliamThomasWrubel, Bachelor of Music 21 William J. Yankalunas, Chi Pi 'lheta Alpha l'Kappa Delta 15 Phi Alpha 1 2 18 Nursing Delta Eta 3 Alpha Kappa 12 Lunbda Pi Psi Chi n Sigma Iau Delta 13 Lantbda Tau 10 Alpha Sigma Hornrs in English ltCandidates for Pennsylaania Teacher Certificatian 21 B lhiuersity Scholar Signa Theta �School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Continued Art Jonah PinchasAben a Donna Mae Bytheway . Katie Maie Holliday Daniel P Lennon JoonnoHagon Bachelor of Fine Arts Amy Jannifer Blease Bachelor of Music 14 BiotT Cootes Communications ta Jenno Porpiglia John Charles Decker Elementary Education, Second Major Patrick E. Flynn 12 Eic J. Freeland John-Eik L. Koslosky rc LynnMarie Rosencrance Second Degree Thomas E. Latimer Edtard Sauage, Aniko Clara Szqlaki Melanie B. Morkey Jason Sebastian Ifurner James Second Degree Jr" Christopher Lee Zochartas Michael J. Zeto III Stqhanie Daniv Moyer Michelle l4nnMurmello 12 ,4ndita Nikole Parker-Lloyd Elementary Education la JuleannMaie Ducaji la PamelaA. Sernak 'Degre in absentia 1' 'o AmU l4nnWargo aChi Alpha Candidates for Permsyluan ia Teacher fusilon &rtilication t4 12LunbdaPiEta toPi Kappa Delta �School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences - Continued English 20 Jennifer Carey Wandy Pollock Petonak la Carla M. DelPrete t12o m DarrenMichael Elias 20 12 Jofut Eugene Schwear, Jr. Lynn Shaffer 20 Daphne Moia Hanilla u Marci Elizabeth Jill Rapen McDade ,Attdita Nikole Parker-Lloyd Second Degree History Louis Dehryelo u la Timothy Nbert Tenasco IzslieAnnVinsko la Amy LynnWargo EicJames Hamp Doaid Miclwel Macedo JosqhhlidMaci Second Degree Robert GeorgeWatkiru Dasid Searfoss Scott D. Simon 15 Thomas 1'Lottbda Pi Eta ts tt E. Yeager hndidates for Petmsyluania Teacher Certificatiut nSigma Tau Delta Phi Alpha'Iheta 15 �School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences - Continued Nursing Jennifer L. Koualeski MicheteT.Ambruso Tlacy Kathlean Berardi ,Antonio Joseph Bonauina Tammy L. Boyer Roseann M. Buczynski Jeanine Capone Karen Madelynne Dolfi Kistin L. Egenski .'21 MichaelJ. Euan Jefheg P. Kulsa Mary,4nn Kusiak Barbora E. Labaty Timothy James lzgg CarlaAnn Lencouich DianneM. Mack 21 Lisa Michelle Martin Alice C. McFarland Glynis M. Mullan Tanya Prapuolenis Thomas M. Sarnowski Karen L. Stallone Rosaia Tammaro Kelly LinVespico Kellg M. Wnskofski Cheryl LUnnWalmsley Tanelle R.Yenkeuich 21 Suson JenniferYoder 2021 Eickal. Euons Suzanne I. Fagan Jason Paul Feese n21 Kistine Marie Ferrell Jennifer L. Ghannam Lori,Ann E Gorick John Paul Groblqtski I{eidi M. Holmberg Jilt M. Karlick MelissaAnne Koslap Philosophy AnnMargaret Peters 'Degree in absentia a Chi Npha Epsilon ltPsi Chi 16 n Sigma Tau Delta 21 Sigma 'lheta Tau �School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences - Continued Psychology Alesnndini l..Andrejko Nicole Lauren Baggetta aB Wiliom Charles Boyer TYaci S. Coulter BanjaminW. Douis Jodi I4n DePue la Juleann Maie Ducaji 18 Mark A- 18 Susan Second Paticia Kirk Chistopher Kleinschmidt Tara L. Kurland Amy Maie Kuzmick Dauid Jeffrey Legg Denise Rose Mina Coleen Lynn Nowikowski 218 ,4nitA PAne la MichoelJ. Reluas Degrree Clad Olilnr Edwords la Kathryn Mary Eisley 18 Elementary Education, Second Rebecca Nicole Denise Kennedy Major Farrington Doinia Grace Gabello \s Donna R. Gastinger 18 Ann Maie Grumblis Kisty CAtheine HAllAm Stqtnnie Lynn Hastings 18 Theresa,btn Hauel Kimberly Ann Howells Elonentary Education, Second Major 18 TefeSA A. ROSe la PamelaA. Sernak Second Degree Tera lgnn Smith ]a Jamie May Spangler Elanentary Education, Second.klaior t8 Carla Stallo Robert Lauis Steinberger 2'18 Michelle.AnnTufaro Theatre Arts ,Andru L. Glickman Mary,4ngela Bernardi BruceJames Chistian 'Degree in t Chi Alpha obsentia Epsilon Chis tine E lizab et h S medley Delta Certification 2 Alpha Kappa It Candidates for Petmsylaania t7 3 Alpha Sigma Lonbda 18 Psi Chi �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES The School of Science and Engineering Summa Cum Laude . MichaelA. Bntno, Biology 1'7,22 Michoel J. Grasso, Biochemistry Karen Michelle Grimm, Biochemistry 3 StqhenW Hansen, Computer Information Systems 3,6,e'1e22 Edward P Maciejatsski, Electical Engineeing 1,2 Eic John Moinello, Biochemistrg t,x James G. Roberts, Computer Science 1,2223 t'7,222s 1,7,8,2223 Susannah Mary Stairi Biochemistry Carrie Ann Williams, Biology Magna Cum Laude z8'2 James Francis Anoia, Biologg e'le 1,1 1'1423 PhiW Barletta, Mateials Engineeing Nancy,4nn Bingham, Mathematics Elementary Education, Second Major Philip John Bosha, Biology 1'7'8'223 Gregory C. Dobash, BiologE . Richard M. Dolinsky, Electical Engineering 1,1e Steuen Robert Gapinski, Mathemafics George J. Gurdock, Biology 1,e'1e Kistopher Manuel Jimenez, Enuironmental Engineering 7,8'22 Rob"n Chistopher Minielly, Biology Amy Maie Prawdzik, Biology z,a,z TonA Stuart Reed, Biologg t,u Ch 'stopher B. Rogers, Biology 7'8,2223 Second Degree 1,1e22 DcnielAaron Smith, Medical and Health Physics E CynthiaAnn Sopko, Earth and Enuironmental Sciences e'le Michael D. Youshock, Enuironmental Engineering sAlpha Sigma Lunbda 6Eta Kqpa Nu absentia Alpha Chi I Honorc k Biology Scholar Honors in Engineering Kapp Delti Pi lt Candidates for Pmnsyluania Teacher Certilication Psi Chi leSigma PiSigma PSigmaXi aUniuersitg Scholar 'Degru in 7 t Guthrie e 11 18 18 �School of Science and Engineering Continued Cum Laude I-oisAnn Day, Computer Science JohnAnthony Gueriero III, Biology BrtanW. McCoy, Computer Science Julie S. Mehta, Biology 11 Holly ,4nn Mushinsky, Earth and Enuironmental Sciences Piene K. Palandjian, Biology 28,2223 Matthql G. Patton, Biology n Brad E. Smith, Biotogy 8,2 William Daniel Smilh III, BiologE le Edward Roy White, Physics Mona SueYoung, Computer Science Guthrie Scholar teSigtnaPiSigms 7 I Honorc in Biolqg esigmaXi 19 11 Kappa Detti Pi 18 Psi Chi atlniuersity Scholar �School of Science and Engineering Continued Applied and Engineering Sciences CarmenM. Zullo Biology 2 Matthql E. Beom 18 Wlliam R. Beggs, Jr. Kistin Mary Buick George J. ChistakotrIII ToddM. Dziok Stanley J. Gorski Wlliam C. Heckman, Jr. 18 Thomas C. Horuat Jamie Land C. Scott Magalango 8,2 Marlene Matosky Psy cholog g, Second Maj Kristin Marie McNally Maie Micciche LonA. Milutski Elisa,4nne Morris Chistine B. Mulhern Datid Lee Nockley Any Marie Schoonouer Tina Marie Shannon Liso a RichardNghiq hieu Helene J.Walsh or Computer Information Systems Michael Kent, Jr. Paul Andreut Weidner Computer Science Robert James Failla, Jr. Ronald J. Kopcho II Jeanine M. Be&tash Psychology, Second Major Jason Robert Coslett aChi Alpha Epsilon sHonors k Biologg 20 l'Psi Chi zSigmaXi �School of Science and Engineering Continued Earth and Environmental Sciences le Kimberlee,btn Kaskel 3 Edward Leuis Price Craig T Sadowski Dmtid Skoronski James WilliamThomas Mattheut J.White Samuel PeterWilkes Timothy P. Ahrens la Robert Butka, Jr. Philip John Cardinale Noncy,btn Dolan Christopher R. Erb Mark James Ezdebski BianAndrew Franks Mark Shannon Gerst Electrical Engineering 6 Ahmad Mohammed Tayeb Azaizeh Thomas E. Carter E Maia Dolores Rebollo Timothy Sidlgaratich ngineering lVlanagement le ScottWiltiamMengle KqsinM. Dobinski le Kimberly A. Groshek Environmental Engineering Ma* MicahA. Pice Ali Ehsan Qureshi D. Bradshaw 61e Andrqt E Carter le Josqh Martin Nattress Marc.4 Vendome Michael R. Pluchino sAlpha Signna Lonbda 6Eta Kqpa Nu 1'Candidates for Pmnsyluania Teacher Certilbation leSigmaPiSigma 21 �School of Science and Engineering Continued Materials Engineering le Deborah M. Ttbel Mathematics La,Buda la Matthqt D. Anthony DauidMarseco 1,1a I esleu A; Tewkbury (Posthumously) Mechanical Engineering Is Paul Edward Serkosky Medical Technology Bemadette Marie Roote Physics Kimberly Ann Second Howells ls DeborahM. Tibel Degree Second Degree John Morgan Rosser t Alpha Chi t' Candidatx for Pewsgluania Teaaher 22 Certifrcation le Sigma Pi Sigma �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Wilkes University University of Pittsburgh Dentistry Program - Cum Laude . Robert James Notari Wilkes University University of Wisconsin Veterinary Medicine Program - Magna Cum Laude . WilliamMichaelKeer 'Degree in absentia 23 �Scholarly Societies 1 2 3 a 5 6 7 8 e 10 11 12 ls tt 15 16 17 Denotes Membuship inNpha Chi, theNational College Honor Scholarship Society. Dmotes Membrship inMpha 20 the Intutzational Honorary Society in Denotes Membaship in the Eta Pi Chaptq ofAlpha Sigma Lambda, the honor society recogmizing the academic accellence of adult pmt-time students" Denotes Membuship in Chi Npha Epsilon, the Honorary Society whichrecogniza students who wqe admitted to the Llniuusity through Highu Education Access Opportunity prografls. ki Denotes Membuship in the Zeta Chapter of Delto tuIu Delta, the National Honor Society in Business Administration. Dutotes Membuship in the Kappa Beta Chaptu of Eta Kappa Nu, the International Electrical Eng ineuing Honor Society. Dmotes lulembuship in the Guthrie hemedical Scholors hogrom. Dmotes Honors in Biology. Denotes Honors in Engineaing. Denotes Honors in English. Dmotes iVembqship in the Phi Phi Chopta of Kappo Delta Pi, the Intonational Honormy Society in Education Dmotes Membuship in Lambda Pi ETA, the Nationol Honorary Society in Communications. Dmotes Membuship in Omicron Delta Epsilon, the National Honorary Society in Economics. Denota Condidotes for Pansyluania Teachq Cutification" Denotes Membuship in Phi Alpha Theta, the Nationol Honoruy Society in HMory" Dmotes fuIembuship in Pi Kqpa Delta, the Notional Honorory Foransic Society. Denotes lulembqship in Pi SigmaNpha, theNationol Society. 18 Dmota le KWa Delta, Sociology. Membuship in Ri fulitical Scimce Honor Chi, the National Honorory Society in Bychology. Denotes Membuship in Sigma Pi Sigmo, the Nationol Honorary Society of Physics students. Denotes Membuship in Sigma Tau Delta, the National Honorary Society in English. 21 22 Denotes Membqship in the Zeta Honor Society for Nursing. hi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the Intentational Dmotes Membaship in ond oclmowledgmmt by SigmaXi, the Scimttfic Reseuch Society. 2s * Dmotes Membuship in Uniuusity Scholars. Degree in absentia. Honor cotds signify memberchip in 24 a scholarly society. �Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges BrtanAdams Eric John Moinello James Francis,Anoia Josqh Martin Nattress Koren M. Bednarczyk Andita Nikole Parker- Lloy d Kiana Phuong Bui Walter Charles Pilger, .Andrew E Corter Jenna Porpiglio Gregory C. Dobash Ali Ehsan Qureshi Chad Oliuer Edwards Maria Dolores Rebollo Eickal. Tong Stuort Reed Euons III Keuin Jolm Finn Susan Lynn Richardson Eic Holli Nana Root J. Freeland John Paul Groblutski Jennifer D. Ryman TheresaAnn Hauel William Daniel Smith, Kimberlee,Utn Kaskel JamieMay Spengler KellieAnn Klein Susonnah Mary Stair Karen E. Kine III Cheryl Lynn Stauffer Eica Clara Kramer Tammy Jean Swartutood StqlnnieAm Kramer LaTanyaY" UrQuhart Tara L. Kurland SarahVandermark Marlene Matosky Tanelle R. Yenkeuich Kistin Maie McNally Chistopher Lee Zacharias ScottWlliamMangle LindaMaiaZupko 25 �The Uniuersity Dlace and Presidential Chain of Office The mace and the praidential chain of office used in academic celebrations rqresent traditions dating to the sixteenth cenfury. The mace symbolires the authoity of the uniuersity and the chain of office desigmates the presidential leadership of the academy" The Wilkes [)niuersity mace and presidential chain of office were gifts of local donors and were first used in 1970 at the inauguration of the second praident of Wilkes. They were desigmed by Ottie Hill Chwalek'61 and executed by Kurt Matzdorf anationally recogmized gold and siluersmith from the State Uniuersity of New York College at New Paltz, New Paltz, Neut York. The Uniaetsity Moce The sterling siloer mace has a gilt knob at its base ond a gilt circle at the top beaing theinsciption'Wilkes Colbge 1933." The bowl, ising aboue the neck of the mace, sigmifies Wilkes-Barreb role as a melting pot, forming a new and uigorous community of people from mony different backgrounds. This theme is reiterated in the inscipfion of the Uniuersityb motto "Unity Amidst Diuersity' uhich surrounds the upper part of the bowl. The gilt flame symbolizes the enlightament gained fromhigher education, while thepiece of anthracite coal set in the center of the flame commemorates the oigin of the Uniuersitg in a community lmoum for its coal mining past. The Ptesidentiol Choin of Office altemoting gilt front of the fourbowls and flames, repeating the motif of the mace. On the foot chain hangs a gilt seal of Wilkes which is sryended from a cluster of oak The Presidentiol Chain of Office, created from sterling siluer, has leaues with acotnts, suggesting the strangth and sfurdiness of future ganerations. On the back of the Presidential Chain of Office is a siluer portrait of Dr Eugene S. Farley, the frrst President of Wlkes. Dr. Farleyb portrait is surrounded by gilt oak leoues commemorating his strong leadership of the emerging instifution. 26 �RALSTON FIELD FIRST AID Medical personnel are available for first aid assistance and emergencies. They are located in the tent at the west end of the football field. Should you need assistance please contact an usher or a security officer. - Only Commcnccment partlclpants - the and personnel are allowed on fleld. Photographs and vldeos may be taken from seatlng arear and the macadam track surroundlng the fleld after the processlonal ls completed. A photograph utll be taken of each graduate as the dlploma ls presented by the Presldent. A vldcotape of the entlre ceremony wlll also be made avallable to lnterested graduates. PTiOTOGRAPHS and VIDEOTAPING REST ROOMS Rest rooms are available under the home bleachers and at the west end of the field. - BEVEMGES Soda is available for purchase at the concession stand. Proceeds from the sale of soda will benefit the Anthony Marseco Scholarship Fund. - TELEPHONE A phone is available at the concession stand for local calls and those responding to paging devices. - pollce wlll dlrcct traffic folloutng the ceremony. Please - Localwlth gecurlty and pollce offlcers and follow thelr cooperate dlrectlons as they attempt to allevlatc trafflc congestlon. TRAFFIC 27 �ARNAUD C. }IARTS SPORTS AND CONFERENCE CENTER Medical personnel are available for first aid assistance at the First Aid station located in the lobby. Should you need assistance please contact FIRST AID an usher or a security officer. Because of spacc llmltattons, safety and control, no one, cxcept the professlonal photo$rapher and members of the pre$ ulth approprlate credentlale, wlll be allorped accesr to the stage area for the putaose of taldng plctures or vldeo-taplng. A phototraph wtll be taken of each graduatc as the dlploma ls presented by the Preeldent. A uldeotape of the entlre ceremony wlll also be made avallable to lnterested graduates. PICTURE-TAKING - REST ROOMS Rest rooms are accessible from the first and second floor lobbies" Rest rooms are also located on the lower level. - Water is available at the drinking fountains on the first floor of the building. Soda is available for sale at the concession stand in the lobby. Proceeds from the sale of soda will benefit the Anthony Marseco Scholarship Fund. BEVERAGES - TELEPHONE floor. - Pay telephones are available on the lower level and the second Local pollce wtll dtvert trafflc from the front of the Marts Center followtng the ceremony. Please cooperate wlth the pollce offlcers and follow thelr dlrectlons as they attempt to allevlate trafflc confestlon. 28 ��N[Bp1gA, THE BEAUTIFUL O beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waues of grain, For purple mountain majesties aboue the fruited plain. knerica! America! God shed his grace on thee, ,4nd croum thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. 0 beautiful for patriot dream that sees beyond the years, Thine olabaster cities gleam, undimmed by human tears. America! Amertco! God shed his grace on thee, ,4nd crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. Words by Katherine Lee Bates Music by SamuelA" Ward AI,IUA ITTATER Wikes, ourAlmaMater, We pledge our hearts to thee, Honot faith, and courage, TTuth ond loyalty, In our work od in our pleosure, Guide us as a friend; We shall always loue thee, Loyal to the end. Thou sholt lead us onword In search of finer things. Mag ue find the wisdom That thy qiit bings. May our deeds of loue and seruice Euer swell thy fame - Wilkes, we stand to greet thee! Glory to thy name. Words and Music by Eleour C. Foley � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commencement Programs, 1941-2020 Description An account of the resource Wilkes College and Wilkes University Commencement programs from 1941 when the college was a satellite campus of Bucknell University through Winter 2020. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1941-2020 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF files Type The nature or genre of the resource Programs Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource May 18, 1996 49th Annual Spring Commencement Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/454a045c478b5d7befd5f04e0a76ea57.pdf 82f25257b276aabc6a5848502a439ad8 PDF Text Text WILKES UNIVERSITY C O MPTE NC E LTE NTL C ONVO CAT I O N Thursday August 29, 1996 11:15 a.m. The Henry Gymnasium Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center Wilkes Uniaersitg Wilke s - B arre, Pennsy lu ania �HONORARY DEGREES DOCTOR OF SCIENCE .............. GanvAm Wildlife biologist with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, environmental educator through lectures, an award winning documentary film, national television and books, the major broker between black bears and humans in the Commonwealth. Reaching nearly a quarter of a million people in person, and millions more on television, Dr. Alt from extensive research has promoted a deeper appreciation of the beauty and complexity of nature and of humans'responsibility to live inways that preserve rather than destroy the habitat we share with bears, deer and other creatures of the planet. DOCTOR OF SCIENCE .............. .. Cor,or.rBr, Wnlmu H. Connrm Veteran of two wars with forty years of service as a colonel in the United States Army and as a senior official in the Civil Service Commission, English professor, horticulturist, environmentalist, and master builder, with his late wife Frances, of avisionary solarheated structure in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania, William H. Corbett has inspired his many friends and students by his actions and beliefs in the necessity of humankind living in peace and harmony within the bosom of a bountiful nature. �WILKES UIVruERSITY Summer Commencement ? for the Conferring of Degrees Thursdoy Morning August 29, 1996 at eleuen fifteen o'clock �Order of Exercises *FANFARE ..... Aurelio Bonelli *PROCESSIONAL ...:.............. ...... Sonata for Winds Handel arr. Wolff G.E, WELCOME J. Michael Lennon Vice President for Academic Affairs *INVOCATION.......... Rabbi Michael Joseph Spiituol Leader Temple B'nai B ith Kingston, Permsy *AIvIERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL Davro E la ania ......Words bg Katherine I*e Bates Music bg Samuel A. Ward JENI<INS, Jn. GREETINGS............... '97 .Mary B. Rhodes Chairman, Studmt Affoirs Committee of the Board of Ilustees Walter A. Placek, Jr. '61 Chair Facalty Affairs Council Paula Van Fossen '97 Pre s ident, S t udent Gou emm ent EUGENE S. EARLEY ALUMNUS MEMORLALA\,VARD Presentation bg Wnttm GoloswoRrmv '76 President, Wilkes Uniuersity Alumni Association *The audience is requested to rise. Monru J. Eenr,'58 �Order of Exercises CONFERRING OF H.N.MRYDEGREES .. ... .t;;;;\,id;;;r.HrH Presentation 6y CHnIstopHER N. BnBIsorH , President ADDRESS .... Christopher N. Breiseth CONFERRING OF THE DEGREES xALIvlr\ ......... MAIER Christopher N. Breiseth Eleanor C. Farleg Draxr Anqle '98 xBENEDrcrroN .... ........ ...;;;;;;;;;;Iiloiii?f,P;:Lr^::; Wilkes - B ane, Penns g lu ania *RECESSIONAL ....... Ceremonial March J. S. Bach arr. Wolff MUSICIANS Trumpet Tlumpet Michael Haggerty, Timpani Carl Achhammer, Jr., Lev Garber, *The audience is requested to rise. Scott Brown, Tlombone Richard Brown,'lltba James Harrington, Organ �IUASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDAIES Master of Business Administration Degree * Stephanie Baron * Lawrence A. Catanzaro Angelo P Grasso, Jr. aDeana Claire MacLean aDonald H. Renkert a Benhenrg G. VanDerLinde Master of Health Administration Degree * Mark Anthong Cruciani lvlaster of Science Degree with a major in Education Lori Richter Bonham * Debra Dunbar Border * Gena Daley Lengel Catherine Bice Lutz Lka Ann R. Pachucki-Bodek Diane Marie Palissery Carol Ann Reg Kathy Marie Richards RonaldAndrew Swidor * DaaidW. Van Fleet * Melissa B. Wamer * Keith A. Youtz Jacqueline Yusko .Degree in Absentia aDelta Mu Delta �Master of Scienee Degree in Electrical Bngineering l 5 Hisharn Abdel"Aziz Abu-Nabaa Nancy Marg Yurescko-Suhan Master of Science Degree witha major in Physies JohnMichael Suh:an sEta Kappa Nu 5 �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CAI{DIDATES School of Business, Society and Public Policy Christopher Paul Adams, Business Adminis tration Aaron R. Beger, Sociology * Noelle Elaine Fritch, Business Administration Kar i G hezari an, Ac count ing Taumya Marie Lorson, Business Administration Greg R. Norton, Business Administration * Bessie Papagiannopoulos, International Studies S co tt Jeffreg Schwabe, Business Administration Todd E. Shestok, Business Administration Ally M. Sleiman, Sociology * Duane R. Waldron, Business Administration Grant E Yoder, Political Science lAnita Louise Zaboski, Sociologg School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Cum Laude Crgstal Ann Pajof Psychologg ll Frances E. Zurn, Nursing Irene Carol Belcher Nursing Kara Ann Cherup, Communications Sean K. Gorman, Psgchologg *'2Anne Marie Howells, Psgchologg 7 Krktina Jog Maginleg, Englkh *'1lAnita L. McGowan, Nursing Christine A. Rodgers, Nursing s,to *Degree in Absentia 7 Kappa Delta Pi t ft. Pqtr'ck Simes, English Alpha Kappa Delta 1o ' Alpha Sigma Sigma Tau Delta 6 Lambda 11 3 Chi Alpha Epsilon Sigma Theta Thu �School of Science and Engineering Cum Loude 6'eMichael N. J. Opalski, Engineering Management * Keith L. Adamski, Earth and Enuironmental Sciences Wad Brusilouski, Contputer Science Alison J. Caseg, Biologg Christopher C. Dunbar Biologg Mark E Henneberg, Earth and Enuironmental Sciences George Edward Llatalenas, Electrical Engineering Scott M. Rondolph, Earth and Enuironmental Sciences * Jeffrey E. Searfoss, Enuironmental Engineering *Degree in Absentia 6 Honors in Engineering 7 e Sigma Pi Sigma �Scholarly Societies 1 Denotes Membership in Alpha Kappo Delta, the Internationol Honorary Societg in Sociology 2 Denotes Membership in the Eta Pi Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda, the Honor Society recognizing the academic excellence of adult part-time students. 3 Denotes Membership in Chi Alpha Epsilon, the Honorarg Society uhich recognizes students who were admitted to the Uniuersitg through Higher Education Access Opportunity programs. a 5 Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Delta Mu Delta, the National Honor Societg in Business Administration. Denotes Membership in the Kappa Beta Chapter of Eta Kappa Nu, the Int emational Electrical Eng ineering Honor Societg. 6 Denotes Honors in Engineering. 7 Denotes Membership in the Phi Phi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the International Honorary Societg in Education. 8 e t0 Denotes Candidates for Pennsyluania Teacher Certification. Denotes Membership in Sigma Pi Sigma, the National Honorary Societg Phgsics students. Denotes Membership in Sigma Thu Delta, the National Honorary Societg in English. 11 Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the Internotional Honor Societg for Nursing. * of Degree in absentia. Honor cords signify mernbership in a scholarlg society. �The Uniuersity ![ace and Presidential Chain of Office The mace and the presidential chain of office used in academic celebrations represent traditions dating to the skteenth centurg. The mace sgmbolizes the authoritg of the uniuersitg and the chain of office designates the presidential leadership of the academy. The Wilkes Uniuersitg mace and presidential chain of office were gifts of local donors and were first used in 1970 at the inauguration of the second president of Wilkes. They were designed by Ottie Hill Chwalek'61 and executed by Kurt Matzdorf, a nationally recognized gold and silaersmith from the State Uniuersitg of New York at New Paltz. The Uniaersitg Mace The sterling siluer mace has a gilt knob at its base and a gilt circle at the top bearing the inscription "Wilkes College 1933." The bowl, rising aboue the neck of the mace, signifies Wilkes-Barrel role as a melting pot, forming a neu and uigorous community of people from mang different backgrounds. This theme is reiterated in the inscription of the Uniuersityb motto "Unity Amidst Diuersitg" which surrounds the upper part of the boul. The gilt flame sgmbolizes the enlightenment gained from higher education, while the piece of anthracite coal set in the center of the flame commemorotes the origin of the Uniuersitg in a communitg known for its coal mining past. The Presidential Chain of Office altemating gilt flames, repeating the motif of the mace. On the front of the fourfoot chain hangs a gilt seol of Wilkes which is suspended from a cluster of oak The Presidential Chain of Office, created from sterling siluer, has bowls and leaues with acorns, suggesting the strength and sturdiness of future generations. On the back of the Presidential Chain of Office is a siluer portrait of Dr. Eugene S. Farleg, the first President of Wilkes. Dr. Farleg's portrait is surrounded by gilt oak leaues commemorating his strong leadership of the emerging institution. �AIIIERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL beautiful for spacious skies, for amber uaues of grain, For purple mountain majesties aboue the fruited plain. America! America! God shed his grace on thee, And crown thg good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. O beautiful for patriot dream that sees begond the gears, Thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmed bg human tears. America! America! God shed his grace on thee, And croum thg good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. O Words by Katherine Lee Bates Music by Samuel A. Ward AI,IUA IUATER Wilkes, our Alma Mater, We pledge our hearts to thee, Honor, faith, and courage, Truth and loyaltg, In our work and in our pleasure, Guide us as a friend; shall alwags loue thee, Logal to the end. Thou shalt lead us onward In search of finer things. Mag we find the wisdom That thg spirit brings. Mag our deeds of loue and seruice Euer swell thg fame Wilkes, we stand to greet thee! Glory to thg name. We Words and Music by Eleanor C. Farley A reception for graduates and their families will be held in Rumours, lower leuel of the Marts Center, immediately following the ceremong. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commencement Programs, 1941-2020 Description An account of the resource Wilkes College and Wilkes University Commencement programs from 1941 when the college was a satellite campus of Bucknell University through Winter 2020. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1941-2020 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF files Type The nature or genre of the resource Programs Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource August 29, 1996 Summer Commencement-Convocation Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/01de89a9537280f334af34bb833973fb.pdf 5fd216c44d234a9a53782b42b52bc911 PDF Text Text WILI{ES UNIVERSITY Winter Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees b,Jry 1,k***- Thursday January 16, 1997 11:15 a.m. Darling Jr. Theotre in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts The Edward Wilkes Uniuersity Wke s- B ane, P annsy la oni a �HONORARY DEGREES .............. DOCTOR OF SCIENCE DoNet o Eowenn Bunxe Native of Canada where he eamed the BS degree in Electrical Engiihh,zn ,* eri"&rr*i neering in 1954 from the Technical University of Nova Scotia, Donald Burke began his career with Canadian General Electric specializing in -||r- rt"r,^'. electronic power conversion systems" Recruited in 1963 by our late r'e"' Wilkes trustee, Roy Pollaclc, for the neut RCA plant in Mountaintop, Pennsylvania as Application Engineering Leader for Thyristors and (f, s;t4t.14 Rectifiers, Don Burke began a c:rreu in which his leadership of the ,.pl$r*L" product design engineers at Mountaintop contributed decisively to the competitiveness of their transistors for power systems that has helped keep this plant, now owned by Harris Semiconductor, aworld leader in the field of power electronics. Presently that plant is opanding dramaticallywith products designed by englineers hired and guided by Don Burke, many of them engineering graduates of Wilkes University. Power MOS devices are now the basis of all transistor production at Harris's Mountaintop facilities and are critical components in power systems used in everything from naval ships, to automobiles, to aircraft, to home appliances, to the Space Station. Don Burke has made a major contribution to the success of a critical high technology industry of a key company in that industry and of a region whose economic future will be powerfully influenced by this compan$ with the help and creativity of his Wlkes engineers. Wrft(' ' "* ............ . Gaonca E fulsroN Son of Harrisonburgl, Virginia and schoolboy in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; graduate of the University of North Carolina, where he played football and earned a BA in Biology with honors in 1940, with later graduate work at Harvard and Columbia Universities, four years a soldier in the U.S. Army during World War II, entering a private in1942,leaving with the rank of Major in 1946. George Ralston returned to the Wyoming Valley where before the war he had taught and coached at Forlry Fort High School. Hired by President Eugene Farley to teach at Bucknell University Junior College, soon to be Wlkes College, Geor$e Ralston began a fifty-year career (still in progress) oflove and service to this institution, serving as biology teacher, football, basketball and baseball coach, Director of Athletics, Dean of Men, Dean of Women and, finally, Dean of Student Affairs. A role model for other student affairs professionals, his dedication to the nurturing of students was complete. Meeting them as equals, by his preaching and his example he expressed faith in the eventual worth of his students as responsible, caring moral adults. Tireless, buoyant, a gentleman and a gentle man, Dean Ralston as much as any individual set the moral tone for Wilkes College. In retirement, he became Dean of Student Affairs Emeritus and Special Assistant for Alumni Affairs, serving both the institution to which and the glraduates to whom he has dedicated his life. DOCTOR OF SCIENCE �Order of Exercises *PROCESSIONAL .. Rondeau Jean Josqh Mouret WELCOME Vice *INVOCATION.......... J. Michael Lennon Presidmt for Academic Atrairs ....... Reverend Robert Zanicky Pastor, First hesbyterian Church *AMERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL ........ ................words by Katherine Lee Bates. GREETINGS............... ff * fi*,,s ++1r, - o"i"* i" f,*{YA Roth'57 brd{^ha*W4 Chairman, Board of llustees bnl|fu,\ay ylt cf Eugene 0c-1i* fu^n+tr l,4y't -V th.lu,lt<' tbfr)* Christophet N.BJ:i:,* -il?*-,'!l lr{ k.leb *hr- h*. u lv,! e *,r-h#x. ^^r|r,m Presidmt r-urc i- r;{r, t'1"'# .t Perst'' co - t^atl+-t^ i'P TtO,YnJr}.i ir<l Ly"T ;*&-"1y L:)e, 6*-*-^-t*-,-.-l;tJ' ,;;r,. y Lrrwur{*t,il' Ctass OF DEGREES CONFERRING HONORARY .. Christopher N. of CONFERRING OF THE DECREES MATER *BENEDICTION *ALMA oudience is requested to Recipi;;,';r;;;;;u Christopher N. Breiseth Eleanor C. Farley . Rabbi James Michaels Spiitual Leodu, Temple Israel *RECESSIONAL *Th:e ......... ...... Tyumpet Voluntary Jeremiah Clorke ris. ' b."! tg't t -1t"- . 'rLttr' : ?4* li,S+"t Breiseth &'g.t .fiwtlt jaat ADDRESS """"";;;;;:;;;;;;i;;;;;;;],?l#iii;itn)X!, carpmtsr Award for outstandins reachins ,l,"ro;!X, 199\ t, wqt Strl - !9{fi:.r;w,*: , *t-$rr Ty,tr1xw.,I 'gr 1 �IUASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES lvlaster of Business Administration De$ree 1,4 Kimberla A. Escarge Stonby J. L. Gorbacik Nan Stqhm Katz Deborah lee Kennedy a Gary J. Kostrobala a John Edward Ohlsen a lvlaster of Health Administration De$ree * Jameslay Landon Master of Science Degree with a major in Nursing 10 Karen,4nn Frances Cominsky 10 Lynne l-acey Crandall 10 PaticiaA. Jacqua 10 ChistineMaie ShimP 10 Michaell.Yateshin Master of Science Degree with a major in PhYsics JosqhA.Yedinak 'Degree k absentia tAlpha Chi a Delto IuIu Delta 10 Sigma Theta Tau �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES School of Business, Society and Public Policy Summa Cum Laude *' 3' a Tbrence A. Wotkins, Business Administration Magna Cum l-aude Angelica M. Mascia, Accounting Cum Laude * Amy B. Llanellyn, Business Administrafion Sharon Rosimas Murray, Business Administration * Barbara l. Adams, Business Administration Felicia Maie,Andrei ack, Sociology Louis E. Atkinson, Jr., Sociology Deborah Ann Borusieuticz, Business Administration Jason Carabetta, Business Administration Keuin Caskeg, Business Administration Mark J. Dechmut, Business Administration Robyn Mcloin Dixon, Intemational S tudies Mark B. Euons, Political Science Maia lgrm Feszchok, Business Administrotion * Dominic P. Fino, Jr., BusinessAdministration Jason D. Gratz, Business Administration Theodore William Gruszko, Business Administration Marc P. Jacket 3 t, Business Administration Joyce E. Kane, Sociology John Michael Krulack, Sociology Michael Kobie LaMura, Business Administration * Constance Libassi, Business Administration * Lynn Maie Lubinski, Business Administration Ellen Rosutne Mancini, Sociology Holly Maie Montigneg, Sociology * Bmjamin Edson O'Connell, Business Administration Wncent Micluel Petroziello, Accounting Clnrles Wiltiam Pice, Business Administration Deanna Leigh Rapp, Business Administration Paul E Ricko, Business Administrotion Matthqt J. Rodarmel, Potitical Science Thomas Josqh Scannella, Accounfing * Donald J. Sparks, Business Administrotion Raymond W Tolipski, Business Administration ':zt Linda I*e Tiryak, Sociology John J. Topo, Business Administration Timothy E. Wobieffer, Accounting ,Aaron Robqt Wurstei Polifical Science Emily S. Zaffino, Political Science *Degree in absmtia "ilpno sig*?!x*u'l' . Derto Mu Derta 2A[pha Koppa Delta �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CAI\IDIDATES School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Summa Cum Inude 8 Deanne Gavrose, Psychology Magna Cum laude 6 KalenMary Ann Churcher, Communications 7 Melissa C. Bernhard, Psychology Elernentary Education, Second Major 'Caryn Rachel Bimbaum, Psychology Elementary Education, Second Major * Abigail Breiseth, Art Scott Dauid Broum, Bochelor of Music * Paul Mattlun Chimock, Communications *'8 Susan Crawford, Psychology Paticia S. Daquino, Psychology 7 Mariah Ellen Dernbesky, PsychologE Elementary Education, Second Major Michele Patience Fine, Psychology ' 7 S o c io . T,btdrea log y, S econd Maj or Maie Flippines, Psychology Elementary Education, Double Degrees * Robert J. Gondez, Psychology Gerald N. Grube, Jr, Psgchology Melody A- Janosky, Psychologa Kistine Kaeb, Hktory Lisa M. Kuna, Psychology Anthony Mazzarella, History Pamelo J. Mc Donald, Psy chology Sociologg Second Maior Daniel D. Morrell, Psychology John P Pioppi, Psychology Ronald Richnrd Robert Rornanoski, Jr., Psychology * Motthew D. Rosenberg, Psychologty 6 Steuen D. Roth, Communications Kathleen M. S chmucker, Communicafi ons Political Science, Second fuIajor Robert Thomas Warhola, Psychology Melissa Zingaret ti, Communications absentia *Degree in ? Candidates for Pennsyluoia Teacher &rtification I |Lambda Pi Eta Psi Chi �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES School of Science and Engineering Magna CVm Laude *,s, e Bian Michael Smith, Enuironmantal Engineering Clayton Earl Bubeck, Enuironmental Engineering Mark Chistopher Derienzo, Electricol Engineering Daro John Hyder, Electical Engineering Patick William Neenon, Earth and Enuironmmtol. Sciences Betsy,Anne RomruH, Earth and Erwironmental Sciences * Ernest D. Scaran III, Earth and Erwironmental Sciences 'LArm D. Sfutzman, BiotogU JoIm Paul Tondoro, Biologa Jamq M. Wall, Electical Engineeing Shirley Lee Warren, Coryuter Informntion Systems absentia *Degree in 7 Candidates for Pennsyluonio Teacher sHonors in Engineering e Sigma Pi Sigma &rtification �Scholarly Societies I Denotes Mmtbership in Alpha Chi, tlu National College Honor Scholarship Society. 2 knotes Mentbership in Alpha Kappa Delta, the Intqnational Honorary Society in Sociologa. s Denotes Membqship in the Eta Pi Chqtq of Alpha Sigma Lambda, the honor society recognizing the acadernic excellmce of adult part-time sfudents. a 5 6 7 s e 10 * Dmotes l{entbership in the kta Psi Chqter of Delta Mu Delta, the National Honor Society in Brsiness Mministration. Denotes Honors in Engineuing. hnotes Mantbership in Latnbda Pi ETA, tlte National Honorary Societ y in Conmtmications. Denotes hndidates for Pannsyluania Tucher Certification. DmotesMetnbuship in in Psychologry. Psi Chi, the National Honorary Society Denot* Mmtbqship in Sigma Pi Sigma, the National Honorary Society of Phgsics students. kta Psi Chqtu of Sigma Theta Tau, Denotes lvlentbqship in the the Intemational Honor Society forNursing. Degree in absmtia. Honor cords signifg manbuship in a scholartg societg. �The University Mace and Presidential Chain of Office The mace and the praidentiol chain of office used in academic celebrations rqresent tradifions doting to the sixteenth cenfury. The mace symbolizes the authoitg of ttw uniuersity and the chain of office designates the presidential leadership of the acodemy. The Wilkes (Iniuersity mnce and presidential chain of office were gifts of local donors and were first used in 1970 at the inauguration of tlp second president of Witkes. They were designed by Ottie Hill Clutalek'61 and executed by Kurt Matzdort anationallu recogmbed gold and siluersmith from the State Uni' uersity of New York at New Paltz. The Uniaetsitg Moce siber mnce has a gilt lmob at its base utd a gilt circle at the top bearing the insciption'Witkes College 1933." The bowl, ising aboae the neck of the mace, signifiesWilkes-Barre's role as a melting pot, forming a neu and uigorot$ community of people from many different backgrounds. This theme is reiterated in the inscripfion of the Uniaersily\ motto "Unity Amidst Diuersity" which surrounds the upper part of the bowl. The gilt flame symboliz,es the enlightanmant gained fromhigher educotion, while thepiece of anthracite coal set in the center of the tlame commemorates the oigin of the Uniuersity in a community lmown for its coal mining past. The sterling The hesidential Choin of Offrce The Presidential Chain of Offrce, created from sterting siluq, has altemating bowts and gilt fhmes, rqeating the motif of the mace. On the front of the four-foot chain hangs a gitt seat of Wilkes uhich is suspended from a cfuster of oak leaues with acoms, suggesting the strangth and sfurdiness of future generations. On the back of the Presidential Chain of Office is a siloer portrait of Dr. Eugane S. Farley, the first President ofWkes. Dr Farley\ portrait is surrounded by gilt oak leaaes commetnorafing his strong leadership of the emerging insfifution. ���AtllERrGA, THE BEAUIFUL beoutifut for spacious skies, for amber waues of grain, For purple mountain majesties aboue the fruited plain. America! America! God slud his grace on thee, And croum thy goodwith brotherhood from sea to shining va. O O buutiful forpotiot dream that sees beyond the years, Thine alabaster cities gleata undimmed by human tears. Arnerica! Amsica! God shed his grace on thee, And croum thy good with brotlurhood from sea to shining rea. Words by Katherine Lee Bates Music bU SamuelA.Ward ALMA MAIER Wkes, ourAlmaMater, We pledge our hmrts to thee, Honor, faith, and courage, Tluth and loyaltu, In our work ond in our pleasure, Guide us as a fiend; We shall ahtays loue thee, Loyal to the end. Thou shatt leadus orruard In search of finq things. May we find thewisdom That thy spirit bings. May our deeds of loue and seruice Euerswell thy fameWilkes, ure stand to greet thee! Glory to thyname. Words and Music by Eleozu C. Fuley A recqtion for graduates and their fomilia will be held immediately following the ceremony. Mernfiers af the Wilkes Uniuersity Brass Erxemble, under the direction of Jerome W Campbell, are performing for this momingb Cornmencement celebration. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource January 16, 1997 Winter Commencement Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/16b935dc1759e7abe161fcf4526f63cf.pdf 62e866eccc54fab5a4fdc59bbc940148 PDF Text Text WILI{ES UNIVERSITY The Fiftieth Annual Spring Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees Saturday Afternoon MoU 17, 1997 at two o'clock �Academic Costume The celebration of Commencement is surrounded bg rich traditions. The conuene to recognize the Facultg established communitg of scholars and welcome the Graduates officiallg the newest group of prouen scholars them in fellowship. Graduates don the attire that for gears has sgmbolized schol- - - - - orly attainment. During the Middle Ages those seeking an education traueled to European centers of learning. Centers of learning and uniuersities were closelg allied with the clerics of the time, and the scholars donned garb similar to thot worn bg the clergg. This euolued into the academic uniform, a long black gown, hood, and cap, which proued useful for studging in unheated and drafty buildings. The hood serued simultaneously as a head couering, a repositorg for coins and alms and the forerunner of the modern day book bag. The hood was adorned with the colors of the uniuersitg and designated the goung scholarb school or uniuersity affiliation. Bg their distinctiue clothing the students were set apart and distinguished from the citizens of the town; hence the origin of the phrase "toum ond gol|n." American colleges and uniuersities adopted the wearing of the traditional apparel in Colonial times, and a common code for academic apparel was established in the mid-nineteenth centurg. The hood is the most distinctiue feature of academic regalia. The inside of the hood is lined with the official colors of the institution; todag you see Wilkes graduates wearing hoods lined with the blue and gold colors of the Uniuersitg. The ueluet trim oround the outside of the hood designates the degree or field of studg of the graduates. The ueluet colors worn by todayb graduates signify the following: Golden Yellow White Drab Pink Broum The style of - Science Arts, Letters, Humanities Business Administration or Health Administration -Music Fine Arts - the gown distinguishes graduates bg the degree they haue eamed. Those earntng the bachelor's degree uear o sinryle black gown with elongated pointed sleeues. Holders of the masterb degree uear goutts with a longer, closed, square cut sleeue. The doctoral gown is trimmed with ueluet stripes on the sleeues and panels of ueluet on the front closure of the goum. in their distinctiue colors. You will notice the slate of Columbia, the red of Cornell, the burgundg of the [Iniuersitg of Pennsyluania, the bright blue of the Uniuersitg Some American uniuersities haue adopted doctoral gowns of Michigan. To haue eamed the priuilege of wearing academic costume regalia signifies not onlg the conryletion of a progrom of studies, but entrance into the comradery of scholarship. �WILKES UIVIVERSITY The Fiftieth Annual Spring Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees Saturday Afternoon MaU 17, 1997 at two o'clock �Order of Exercises Fanfare For The Common Man t*ot?fflo,lfitrial ......... Aaron Copland ........... wittiamwatton Wind Ensemble of Wlkes University Jenour W. CarurpsolL, Conductor (The audience is requested to ise as the procession enters the area.) Vice President for Academic Affairs INVOCATION.............. ..RevonnNo Conorlr,R J. Bnowx Pastor, First United Methodist Church Wilkes-Bane America, The Beautiful ............ .....Words bg Katherine Lee Bates Music by Samuel A. Ward (The words of America, The Beautiful are printed otn the bock couer of the program. The audience is requested to stand and join in the singing.) GREETINGS .............., ........ CunlsropHER N. Bnelsnrn President Eucnuo RorH'57 Chairman, Board of llustees Associate professotr of physics oro ruilf\rt;W*rlX Rrcnnno M. TYM Member of the Class of 1997 THE PRESENTATION OF AWARDS �Order of Exercises HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENTS Donrs G. Benrusxa' 49, M.D. Lonnamr E. Her,r, PH.D. ADDRESS THE CONFERRING OF DEGREES Alma Mater .. Lonnanvp E. Har.s ............ CHRrsropuBn N. BnrrsorH Eleanor C. Farleg (The words of the Alma Mater are printed on the back couer of the program. The audience is requested to stand and join in the singing.) BENEDICTION.......... RovoneNo Dn. DoNer"o J. Murmn Rector, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Wlkes-Borre i F I I t t r t x I RECESSIONAL Procession of Nobles ....Nickolai Rimsku-Korsakou I i (The audience and the graduates are requested to remain standing during the recessional ofthe Platform Partg and the Foculty.) u �AWARDS THE MABLE SCOTT WANDELL AND STERLING LEROY WANDELL AWARDS Cuntsuxl Mmle BnowN, BacHol,on MIcrnrr, GBoncr Noor.lo, BRcHBr,on or ARTS, oR Ants, Psvcuor,ocv Polruml ScleNcn ervo Cot'tutltucATloNs These awards are presented to the man and uoman who haue attained the highest academic ouerage for the four gears at Wilkes Uniuersity. Presentation bg I. Mt*rnsl Lntlttoll Vice President for Academic Affairs THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, SOCIETYAND . MI*ranl Geoncr Noot'to PUBLIC Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Communications POLICYAWARD This award is giuut to the outstanding graduating senior of the School. Presentation bg Genv A. Grar'lannNo, Dean THE SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS AND HUMAN SCIENCES AWARD Mtcnael GBonco NooNe Bachelor of Arts, Communications and Political Science This award is giuen to the outstanding graduating senior of the School. Presentation 6y Ronrnr J. HuuaN, Dean THE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AWARD ..Anu Menrn Bmstcr En$ineerin$ Mechanical Bachelor of Science, This award is giuen to the outstanding graduating senior of the School. Presentation bY Uttto R. Nnm, Dean �AIryARDS ALUMNI A\,VARD FOR LEADERSHIP Ar.lu Manrr Bmsrcx Pluu Lnv VaNFossoN This award is giuen by the Wlkes Uniuersity Alumni Association to the members of the gtraduating class considered to haue made the strongest contribution to student life and the student actiaities program of the Uniuersity. Presentation 6y SnNona A. BBwou '85 Executive Director for Alumni and Development ARMED FORCES RESERVE OFFICER APPOINTMENT UNITED STAIES AIR Donrnu Lononr FaNroN FORCE KarHr,BnN ANNo FrNr,oy KBNI Jrnrnny Josnpn Korz Lours Josopu MARNoT,L III Pernrcx PlsrswArr Wllnu Presentation 6y CHntsropHER F. Gnsco Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Air Force THE DISTINGUISHED YOUNG ALUMNUS AWARD Delro J. Sooon'8s, M.D. This auard is presented annuallg bg the Wilkes Uniuersity Alumni.Associotion to that member of the alumni who best acentplifies the characteristia of on educatedperson and the traditiorc of Wilkes Uniuersity. Presentation 6y Wrr,lnu J. GoloswonrHv, Jn. '76 President, Wilkes University Alumni Association �ATtrARDS WILKES TNSPIRATIONAT TEACHER AWARD Ar,apnr Punov IN ABSENTIA Tunkhannock Area High School Noturuetno sv Glenda Joy Race, Class ' of 1997 Manv B. Ruoors'77 Abington Heights High School Nor'rrNarBo sv Mark Thomas Davies, Class of 1997 Giuen in appreciation for dedication and effectiusness as a teacher with on outstanding record of success in preparing students for college and for the life of the mind. Presentation 6y Ronent J. Hoeum Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences �HONORARY DEGREES DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS .............. Lonnamp E. Har.n, Pn.D. President and, with her mother Clara, co-founder of Hale House in Harlem, originally a home for alcohol and drug-addicted babies and then for those born with HIV and AIDS. Lorraine E. Hale has brought nurturing and love to more than a thousand desperately needy youngsters over nearly three decades. From her focus on the needs of these children in trouble, Dr. Hale has developed programs to help their mothers and other family members to resume their parenting roles, providing homes from which the children will have the chance to grow into healthy adults. For those with AIDS, for whom life on earth is short, Lorraine Hale has mobilized both love and laughter. From this center of love on West l22nd Street, Dr. Hale and the late Mother Hale have provided national leadership for the cause of drug addicted and AIDS afflicted babies. DOCTOR OF SCIENCE .............. Donrs GonNa BARTUsKA'49, M.D. Professor of Internal Medicine Emerita and from 1973 to 1996 Director of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the Medical College of Pennsylvania. Doris Gorka Bartuska has played a pioneering role for women in medicine. A native of the Wyoming Valley and an alumna of Bucknell University Junior College, and Wilkes College where she received the B.S. deglree in Biology in 1949, she earned the M.D. degree from the Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1954. Recipient of major awards for teaching and research in endocrinological aspects of women's health, particularly diabetes and osteoporosis, she has also held major leadership positions in the medical profession at local, state and national levels, including the presidency of the Philadelphia County Medical Society and of the American Medical Women's Association. t- �IVIASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDAIES IVlaster of Business 5 Neil G. Administration Degree Armstrong s Gina Bruni s Tommy R. Cope *'s Emmanuel S. Ghormoz Scot t M art in H arpersberg er 5 Greta Lynn Herman-Altauilla Leonard T. Hill, Sr. s Rosemarg LaFrotte Douglas George Lane 5 Martin Donald Lane Mark Abraham Madwed 5 Timothg McNichols *,5 Thomas John Nardone 5 Michael Eric Seeherman Timothy Christopher Richard Stank 5 Sandra M. Stefanowicz Douglas White Lori A. Zepponi 1<, Master of Health Administration Degree Timothg JohnAtkinson Nancg Popielarz Barnard Rosalie S. Brown * Christine M arie Dentp kos kg Michael J. Enriquez Scot K. Murphy Sharon A. Nazarchuk * J. Lynne Ometer * Jennifer D. Uhrig * W. Todd Gibson lVlaster of Science Degree with a major in Education * Amg S. Altemose * Michele Theresa Pierre Del Prete Donna Galante Lisa Gifford-Barrett Kristine E. McCarthy Lgnne Miller -Degree in Absentia Albert P. O'Donnell Dawnette J. Smith Paul S. Steinruck Lisa Marie Strunk Jane Dicka Weiss Katherine J. Zoka sDelta Mu Delta �: . llaster of Science Degree in nlectrical Engineering : ;, i, *,6 Sadeq Al-Hasan te Dennis E. Dudeck 6'1e Garg Charles Mrozinski Jeffrey A. Webster I , i lVlaster of Science Degree with a major in Nursing 21 Margaret Ann Floryshak 21 Sharon Rose Seip *Degree in r Absentia 6 Eto Koppa Nu le Sigma Pi Sigma 2lSigma Theta Tau �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CAT{DIDATES School of Business, Society and Public Policy Summa Cum Laude 1'5 1'12'16'17'23 Martha June Bogette Gaines, Accounting Michael George Noone, Political Science Communic at ion, 1'16'17 S e cond Maj o r AmU BethWebb, Political Science Magna Cum Laude 3's *'3'5 Jeanette M. Broun, Accounting Marg Ann Chmielewski, Business Administration s Ragmond C. Hebden, Business u Administration Amy S. White, Accounting Cum Laude 13 Nicole L. Blaso, Economics 17 Brian Dunham, Political Science Joann M. Fisher, Business Administration 5 John Alexander Golden, Business Administration 3'5 5 Bradleg Martin Kellg, Accounting Doreen M. I{limek, Business Administration 5 John E. Koczwara, Business Administration *'2'17'18 Amy D. Plutino, Political Science Sociology, Second Major 2'18 Kathleen M. Vacco, Sociologg Psg cholog g, Second Maj or 16 3Alpha Sigma Lambda Abssntia tAlpha Chi 2Alpha Kappa Delta t3 Omicron Delta Epsilon Lambda Pi Eta Delta Mu Delia xuniuersity scholars Psi chi Pi Sigma Alpha Phi Eta Sigma *Deoree in " t2 5 16 18 17 10 �School of Business, Society and Public Policy - Continued Accounting Jane Angela s'5 Margaret Manley Brian Morrison Michael T. Smith Lon E Snook, Jr. Chris Tobias Tia PrynWilliams Antonini Martha Holena Biggs ' llicia Conwag Adam Kamor ,Andrea Elagne Kilmer Valerie J. Loue Bachelor of Business Administration * Chad M. Altemus Richard Craig Atieh Jeremg Michael Baker RyanJames Bednarz Jennifer Marie Belardi Ronald J. Bruza Timothy T. Burlew MeredithAnn Cabreg Erica E. Chyb StephenAlan Cobo Darcg DuVall-Harold Derek Anthong Errichetti Christopher Frank Fargione Sharon L. Generotti *Degree in Abscntia Renea Lynn Girardi Donnelle M. Kingsley J. Erik Mace Mark William Makowski *'s JudithA. Murphg *'s'5 Ann M. O'Keefe Noelle Marie Puza James J. Shandra Aziz Saliba Shunnara Christopher R. Tgukodg Amg BethWesleg Christopher J. Yaccarino Leah Yurcho sAlpha Sigma Lambda 11 sDelta Mu Delta �School of Business, Society and Public Policy - Continued Business Administration * Martin L. Wentz *'5 Anthong J. LaFratte, Jr. Economics ]s John Kelly Joseph II International Studies * PJ Crawford Political Science Louis Joseph Mamell Ati Sateh At Shami Jacqueline M. Baldesari Jeanette M. Beierle Rachael Anne Burke Matthew S. Dziedzic JeffreU Brian Killino Nicole Krushnowski Drew Marko III t7 Rotcann N. Moruan Ia KristenA. Murphy Elementarg Education, Second Major Michael Dauid O'sulliuan Kristi Jog Schutz Bill G. Sincauage Patricia A. Smith James Phillip Tolerico, Jr. Sociology Chris Bonsall Kimberly Ann Courtneg Psychology, Second Major Marc J. DeStefano Mark Thomas Kolanowski Linda Elliott Learn Psg cholog g, Second Maj or Wagne Meckley Amg Gagle Michel sAlpha Sigma Lambda 2Alpha Kappa Delta inAbsetztia t3 sDelta Mu Deka Omicron Delta Epsilon la Pi Sigma Npha Candidates for Putnsyluanio Teacher Certification *Degree - .17 t2 �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CAI\DIDAIES The School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Summo Cum Laude 1'21 Ann Marie Elizabeth Bolesta, Nursing Christina Marie Broum, Psychology 1'11'18 Heather A. Caualieri, Psychologg 1'14 E Jenkins, Bachelor of Music z Dauid Kathleen Anne Finley l{ent, Nursing 2'ts'18 MarU Jo Kosisher, Psgchology 1'14 Jessica Rae Martz, Bachelor of Music *'2'3'18 Judith M. Gluchanicz Nowak, Psychologg 1'16'18 1,10,14,15,16,20,23 Glenda Jog Race, Historg English, Second Major Elementarg Education, Second Degree 1'1s'16'20 Natalie J. Weber History German, Second Major a'21 Koren J. Arnold Ziagos, Nurstng Magna Cum Laude la Louis A. Bianco, Bachelor of Music Danielle Dorzinskg, Indiuidualized Studies Keith Allan Fishen Psychology Jennifer Ann Elizabeth Jordan, English 16'20 11'14 Communicatioru, Double Degrees Tbtiana Marta Karpinich, English Dauid Jon Michaels, Psychologg E lementarg E du cat ion, S e cond Maj or u'ts 7i7ylethr E. Pierce, Historg 18 Michelle C. Romanchick, Psychologg s'11'14 Martha Ann Schneider, Psychology Elementarg Education, Second Maj or 14'16 Thomas Parker Stitzer, Bachelor of Music 4'12'16 Aaron C. Stoker, Communications 12 Heidi Froncesca Van0ssendelft, Communications Cum Laude 12 Jack A. Craft, Jr., Communications 21 Doreen Lenore Fanton, Nursing ]a Michael J. Haggerty, Bachelor of Music 11'14 Laura Alice Jurgaitis, Art 12 Lori J. Kaschak, Communications 21 Tangia Lynn Mychak, Nursing Christopher John Sleboda, Bachelor of Fine Arts 18 Marie Elizabeth Sumski, Psychologg 21 MonaYale, Nursing a Jennifer Ann Elizabeth Yechimowicz, Psychologg Absentia l Alpha Chi 2Alpha l{appa Delta 3Alpha Sigma Lambda Chi Alpha Epsilon Honors in English Kappa Delta Pi la Lambda Pi Eta Candidates for Pennsyluania Teacher Certification Psi Chi Phi Alpha Theta Phi Eta Sigma nSigma Tau Delta x Uniuersity Scholar Sigma Theta Tau *Degree in a 11 10 12 15 18 16 21 13 �The School of Liberal Arts and Hurnan Sciences - Continued Art Cynthia A. Brandt Meghan LaVigna * PhiW Regnolds Price Christopher J. Wlliams Bachelor of Music * 14 Kellg Kathleen Keating Rgan Kofron: Communications Mary Michele Morgan Mariel A. Betron Jessica Nicole Bierbower Robert E. Bozzonetti Joel M. O'Donnell Chris t ine Alg s s a Pau alkis Jason Randall Catlin 12 Regina Andred Frappolli 12 Edward John Kobesky Vincent John LaSorsa Melissa Lgnn Matuszkiewicz Tara L. Rusnok Ifimberley Rgan * KarenMaie Sabol 12 BernardA. Seeman Blementary Education 14rs'18 Heather Lgnn Howell *Degree inAbsentia u Candidates for Pennsyluanio Teacher DLambda Pi Eta C-ertification 74 15 Phi Alpha Theto ki 18 Chi �The School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences - Continued English la il Lisa Borletta Tammy Ann Brunori Daaid E. Cundeg Theatre Arts, Second Major ]a Denise Stelacone la Taro Brooke Triuelpiece la April Leigh Walter (Posthumously) Tammg A. Cgprich Ia Tlacy L. Engle History * WilliamTArnos Christopher Todd *'14 Daniel Mark Mallog la Paul Tgter Mishuk la Sonya Ormsbg Bresset TaraArmDfuolito Erin L. Johrxon lTacey ArmMacilIillan *Degree kAbsantia Nicole Marie Smith Christy A. Palilonis Edmund R. Zych laCandidates for Paaxylaania Teacher 15 Mificotion nSigmaTau Delta �The School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences - Continued Nursing * MelissaA. Bommer Jody Lynn Brozoskie Sharon Ann Carr 21 Doreen G. Cole KarenA. Peggs Toni Noel Pitman Michelle Lynn Porter Stacie Ann Helen Powers 21 PaulaAnnPraschak Ami L. Price 21 Me,lissa L. Rickard Pamela Rindgen-Goyne Nancy M. Ritter Catherine Rusgnyk Jennifer Shipierski Gina Marie Solensky Michelle M. Soloueg Joan Michdl Sott Tricia Ann Stadulis Megan Elizabeth Stair 1'21 Laurel Anne Steuens Cheryl Ann T MacDonald Sweet Tara Ann Towers 21 TheresaA.Vasquez Kimberlg Webb *'21 Patricia S. Williams Max A. Yesalauage il * * Kathleen Costanzo Tamatha Lynn Currg il Marjorie J. DeAngelo * Samantha Euers 21 Joseph T Fleese Stacey Lee Grudzinski DauidWilliam Grunza 21 Heather Maureen Hahn * Emily R. Jaikes Tara C. Keegan 21 Suson Marie Krasnauage 18'21 21 Susan M. Kurlandski Amg Lgnn Leighton l{imberly A. Loskie Iris Mare *'21 Rita Teresa Metcalf Marie Mican John Bradley Mrugal Lgnette Nichols *Degree in Absentia l Alpha Chi 16 18 Psi Chi 21 Stgma Theta Tau �The School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences - Continued Psychology la Pamela Agnes Pascoe Richard Emmert Banas Gino G. Bartoli Michele Lgnn Benolken 16 Angelo M. Bobbin ]a Anna Maria S. Caccia E lementary Elementory Education, Second Major Education, Second Major 18 Cynthia Gabrielle Chametski Miriam Eileen Coffey Renae,4nn Dymond Duane Euan Furman Jennifer Marie Gennaro Jason Collin Haight Lorie A. Heft 14'1s'18 Heather Lynn Howell William Nicholas Pecuch Robert John Pisack Christina Lee Poff Kelly Ann Raua * Rebeccalane Reese ]a Ilicia M. Rodgers Elementary Education, Double Degrees ]a Kathrgn D. Rowan Elementary Second Major Arthur Schell Shaum Smith ]a Suzanne Elizabeth Swartz Joseph Elementary Education, Second Major Second Degree Shellg Vagnarelli ]a Melodg A. Janosky * E ducation, Sociology, Second Major Pamela Maria Kelly Lisa Marie Kinns Jeffrey Bruce Walsh Linda Denise Ward 2,18 potr'c'o L. Ward Keli Eileen Kodila Jennifer Marie Kutz Teresa A. Lencouich ]a Vanessa Marie Malinowski 18 Elementary Education, Second Major Michael G. Moschella Christine Moss Andrew Robert Noble Heather AnnWells Matthew A. Wilkin Darren M. Williams Marissa Zambri Theatre Arts Todd ta Mikel Lundquist Absentia 2Alpha Kappa Delta Certification Phi Alpha Theta 16Phi Eta Sigma 18Psi Chi *Degree in Condidates for Penrugluania kacher 17 r ]s �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CAI\DIDATES The School of Science and Engineering Summa Cum Laude 122 Christine J. Berezich, Earth and Enuironmental Sciences Ann Marie Blasick, Mechanical Engineertng 1J6 Jennifer A. Escarge, Computer Science 1,7'8'16'22 Sean Nicholas Higginson, Biology 1,7,8'22 Astf Mohammad llyas, Biologg 1'22 John D. Kearne4, Biology 1'22 Richard Henry Kutz III, Biochemistrg 1'7'8'23 Lee C. Megers, Biologg 1,16 Carrie Ann Victoria Mohila, Biochemistrg 1'16 Heather R. Peterman, Biochemistrg 16'22 Dauid Cug Reel, Jr., Biologg 1'7'8'22 Melanie Jule Skrocki, Btologg 1'7'8'16'22 Emily Beth VanLente, Biologg e'16'1e'23 ,Ulagna Cum Laude 1e'22 Mark M. Broiakowski, Earth And Enuironmental Sciences Chris Jennifer Carling, Biologg Mario Rose Ciuferri, Biology 16'1e Robert J. Costello III, Enuironmental Engineering * John P. Deuaney, Mechanical Engineering 1,7,8 KorenAnn Ephlin, Biology e'16'1s'2s Anthong M. Kakiel, Jr., Mechanical Engineering 1 Elise Janell Nelsut, Biologg 22 Brian Redmond, Chemistrg 16 Scott Kenneth Schonewolf, Biology 22 Thomas John Suab, Biochemistry 7,8,23 Julie Kag Werkheiser, Biology Melissa Ann Whetstone, Medical Technologg l Chi Guthrie Scholor I Honors i4 Biology le Sigma Xi Phi Eta Sigma Sigma Pi Sigma Alpha 'n 7 22 l8 in Erygineerin7 'llglrgrs 23 Uniuersity Scholar �The School of Science and Engineering - Continued Cum Laude Nate Aaron Brennan, Biology 7'8'16'22 Noell Ann Brooks, Biologg 8'a Glendon E. Cook, Biology 16'2 Sarah Rae Friedrich, Biochemistrg 16 Patrick J. Keane, Computer Science e'le Rradleu R. Klotz, Materials Engineering le Brad Michael Kreschollek, Mechanical Engineering le Frank C. Natitus, Enuironmental Engineering Amy Marie O'Boyle, Biologg 7'8'22 Purui Yogesh Parikh, Biologg 7'8,16,22 Brett A. Sachse, Biologg 22 Antoine Sater, Electrical Engineering le Peter Stchur III, Chemistrg le Brian Steams, Enuironmental Engineering 6' 16'1 e'22 6Eto b Phi Eta Jeffrey E. Szymona, Computer Science Martin Charles Vinourski, E lectrical Eng ineering Nu Tcuthie Scholar sHonors in Biology sHonors inEnginuring Sigma ls Sigma Pi Sigma 2 Sigma Xi %Wgoming Valley Heolth Care Sdnlar Kqpa 19 �The School of Science and Engineering - Continued Biochemistry 22 Tlacy 16'22 Lynn Gibbs Lisa Michelle Tinneg Biology Albert Spunar Walter Baron Volinski, Jr. Michael J. Wassel, Jr. WilliamJ. Zigmund Rened Frances Casterline John Paul Labert PeggU Kitsa Lekas Tongo Mag Masenheimer Chemistry 22 22 Matthew J. Connor LauroL.Rhodes Biologg, Second Major 22 Staceg Anne Gorski 22 Janet S. Stephens Computer Information Systems Alan Wagne V Chernick Robert J. Moser, Jr. C. Nouitsky Computer Science * Donald James Bailey Christopher S. Ratchford 17 Gretchen M. Schlagnhaufer Political Science, Second Major Daniel J. Zugarek Earth and Environmental Science Chr is t op her Cunning ham Melissa Mgshak Frank S. Romeo, Jr. Anthong P Rgmar * Degree in Absentia 16Phi Eta Sigma Frank J. Shuba Bryan R. Silueri Joseph B. Vilcheck ]a Jessica M. Wkser Stephen Woronicak Todd J. Gattens la Candidates for Pennsgluania Teacher Certification 22 17 Sigma Xi Pi Sigma Alpha �The School of Science and Engineering - Continued Electrical Engineering * Jaime Luis Prats le Dauid James Donlin 6'22 Mike P Handley * RonaldJamesMancuso * Shagla C. Slusser BrianWilliams Brian H. Potoeski Engineering lvlanagement Azarewicz Lee Ann Christine AllenYong-Ung Lee Richard Paul Pietras Environmental Engineering Bracken Dauies * Michael J. Dutko Dauid J. Habowski Shawn Robert Harden 1e'22 Robert D. Horenskg Paul J. Thomas J. Munag, Jr. ls Mark Thomas William Patrick Pastewait le Chad Edward Pindar Tawnga R. Rabuck 22 Joson S. S#es Paula Lgn VanFossen Jeffreg Joseph Kotz lVlaterials Engineering 16'1e Dauid Rgan ls Brian Douglas Pfeifer Gangaware Mathematics *,14 Dauid A. * Degree in Brudnicki Absmtia nPhi Nu la Candidotes for Penruyluania Teacher Certification Sigma lsSigma Pi Sigma zSigmaXi Eta Kappa Eta 6 21 �The School of Science and Engineering - Continued Mechanical Engineering te Lubomir Handl Edward J. Baneuich Ronald D. Cappellini, Jr. BrianJ. Chamigo Marc Kerr Fontinell 16,1e Christopher Grgmko Robert Hampshire .George E. l,ear, Jr. Paul McAndrew Ronald Joseph Meager le Richard M. Tym Physics Ia Reginald Stancil la Candidates for Pavxyluania Teacher Certification 22 16PhiEtaSigma ESigrno Pi Sigilna �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CAI\DIDATES Wilkes University Hershey Ivledical School Allopathic Program - Summa Cum Laude Barry L. Careg Wilkes University New England College Optometry Program - Cum Laude HelenJ. Chandoha 23 �Scholarly Societies 1 2 3 a 5 6 7 8 e Dqnotes Membership inAtpha Chi, the National College Honor Scholarship Society. Denotes Membership inAlpha Kappa Delta, the Intemational Honorary Societg in Sociology. Denotes Membership in the Eta Pi Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda, the honor societg recognizing the academic excellence of adult part-time students. Denotes Membership in Chi Alpha Epsilon, the Honorary Society which recognizes students who were admitted to the Uniuersity through Higher Education Access Opportunity programs. Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Delta Mu Delta, the National Honor Societg in Business Administration. Denotes Membership in the Kappa Beta Chapter of Eta Kappa Nu, the Intemotional Electrical Engineering Honor Societg. Denotes Membership in the Guthrie Premedical Scholars Program. Denotes Honors in Biologg. Denotes Honors in Engineering. 10 11 Denotes Honors in English. 12 Intemational Honorarg Society in Education. Denotes Membership in Lambda Pi ETA, the National Honorary Societg in Denotes Membership in the Phi Phi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the Communications. 13 Denotes Membership in Omicron Delta Epsilon, the National Honorary Societg in Economics. 14 15 Denotes Condidates for Pennsgluania Teacher Certification. Denotes Membership in Phi Alpha Theta, the National Honorarg Societg in Historg. 16 Denotes Membership in Phi Eta Sigma, the National Honor Societg for College Freshmen. 17 Dqnotes Membership in Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Societg. 18 ]e in National Honorarg Societg in Psychology. Denotes Membership in Sigma Pi Sigma, the National Honorarg Societg of Denotes Membership Psi Chi, the Physics students. 20 Denotes Membership in Sigma Tau Delta, the National Honorary Society in English. 21 22 23 % * Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the International Honor Societg for Nursing. Denotes Membership in and acknowledgment by Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society. Denotes Membership in Uniuersity Scholars. Denotes Membership in the Wyoming Valley Health Care System Premedical Scholars Program. Degree in absentia 24 �Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Michele LUnn Benolken Tonya May Masenheimer Mariel A. Betron Lee C. Megers ,Ann Marie Carrie Ann Victoria Mohila Blasick Paul J. Bracken Elise Janell Nelsen Christina Marie Brown Michael George Noone Heather A. Caualieri Amg Marie O'Boyle Cynthia Gabrielle Charnetski Purui Yogesh Parikh Glendon E. Cook Wlliam Patrick Pastewait Karen Ann Ephlin Heather R. Petermon Jennifer A. Escarge Christina Lee Poff Doreen Lenore Fanton Glenda Joy Race Regina Andrea Frappolli Brett A. Sachse Douid Ryan Gangaware Scot t Kenneth Michael J. Haggerty Melanie Jule Skrocki Sean Nicholas Higginson Aaron C. Stoker Asif Mohammad llgas H e i di Frances c a VanE s s endelft Erin L. Johnson Paula Lyn VanFossen Tetiana Marta Karpinich Emily BethVanLente Kathleen Anne Finley Kent Leah Yurcho 25 Schonewolf �The University ![ace and Presidential Chain of Office The mace and the presidential chain of office used in academic celebratiorx represent traditions dating to the sixteenth centurg. The mace symbolizes the authoritg of the uniuersity and the chain of office designates the prestdentiol leadership of the academg. The Wilkes Uniuersity mace and presidential chain of office were gifts of local donors and were first used in 1970 at the inauguration of the second president of Wilkes. Theg were designed bg Ottie Hill Chwalek'61 and executed by I{urt Matzdorf, a nationally recognized gold and siluersmith from the State Uniuersity of New York at New Paltz, New Pahz, New York. The Uniaersitg Mace The sterling siluer mace has a gilt knob at its base and a gilt circle at the top bearing the inscription "Wilkes College 1933." The bowl, rising aboue the neck of the mace, signifies Wilkes-Bateb role as a melting pot, forming a neu and uigorous communitg of people from many different backgrounds. This therne is reiterated in the inscription of the Uniuersitgb motto "Unitg Amidst Diuersity" which surrounds the upper part of the bowl. The gilt flame symbolizes the enlightenment gained from higher education, while the piece of anthracite coal set in the center of the flame commemorates the origin of the Uniuersity in a communitg lmown for its coal mining past. The Presidential Chain of Office altemating bowk and gilt flames, repeating the motif of the mace. On the front of the fourfoot chain hangs a gilt seal of Wilkes which is suspended from a cluster of oak leaues with acoms, suggesting the strength and sturdiness of future guterations. On the back of the Presidential Chain of Office is a stluer portrait of Dr. Eugme S. Farleg, the first President of Wilkes. Dr. Farleg\ portrait is surrounded bg gilt oak leaues commemorating his strong leadership of the emerging institution. The Presidential Chain of Office, created from sterling siluer, has 26 �RALSTON FIELD personnel are available for first aid assistance and - Medical emergencies. They are located in the tent at the west end of the football FIRST AID field. Should you need assistance please contact an usher or a security officer. PHOT0GMPHS and VIDE0TAPING commencement participants and - only personnel are allowed on the field. Photographs and videos may be taken from seating areas and the macadam track surrounding the field after the processional is completed. A photograph will be taken of each graduate as the diploma is presented by the President. Avideotape of the entire ceremony will also be made available to interested graduates. REST ROOMS Rest rooms are available under the home bleachers and at the west end of the field. - BEVEMGES Soda is available for purchase at the concession stand. Proceeds from the sale of soda will benefit the General Scholarship Fund. - TELEPHONE A phone is available at the concession stand for local calls and those responding to paging devices. - Local police will direct traffic following the ceremony. please with security and police officers and follow their directions as they attempt to alleviate traffic congestion. TMFFIC - cooperate 27 r �ARNAI.]D C. MARTS SPORTS AI{D CONFERENCE CENTER personnel are available for first aid assistance at the First FIRST AID - Medical Aid station located in the lobby. Should you need assistance please contact an usher or a security officer. limitations, safety and control, no one, and members of the press with appropriate credentials, will be allowed access to the stage area for the purpose of taking pictures or video-tapin$. A photograph will be taken of each graduate as the diploma is presented by the President. A videotape of the entire ceremony will also be made available to interested graduates. - Because of space except the professional photographer PICTURE-TAKING Rest rooms are accessible from the first and second floor lobbies. REST ROOMS Rest rooms are also located on the lower level. - BEVEMGES Water is available at the drinking fountains on the first floor of the building. Soda is available for sale at the concession stand in the lobby. Proceeds from the sale of soda will benefit the General Scholarship Fund. - TELEPHONE-Pay telephones are available on the lower level and the second floor. Local police will divert traffic from the front of the Marts Center following the ceremony. Please cooperate with the police officers and follow their directions as they attempt to alleviate traffic congestion. 28 ��N}IERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waues of grain, For purple mountain majesties aboue the fruited plain. O America! America! God shed his grace on thee, And crown thg good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. O beautiful for patriot dream that sees begond the years, Thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmed bg human tears. America!America! God shed his groce on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. Words bg Katherine Lee Bates Music bg Samuel A. Ward ALIUA IUATER Wilkes, our Alma Mater, We pledge our hearts to thee, Honor, faith, and couroge, Iluth and logaltg, In our work and in our pleasure, Guide us as a friend; We shall alwags loue thee, Logal to the end. Thou shalt lead us onward In search of finer things. May we find the wisdom That thy spirit brings. May our deeds of loue and seruice Euer swell thy fame - Wilkes, we stand to greet thee! Glory to thg name. Words and Music bg Eleanor C. Farley � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commencement Programs, 1941-2020 Description An account of the resource Wilkes College and Wilkes University Commencement programs from 1941 when the college was a satellite campus of Bucknell University through Winter 2020. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1941-2020 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF files Type The nature or genre of the resource Programs Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource May 17, 1997 50th Annual Spring Commencement Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/7460337aa3b0b8f609a3985a7df6900b.pdf cf29afc6d87d0fb795d83676214dee24 PDF Text Text WILI(ES UNIVERSITY ^{i C O M ilI E NC E PTE NT- C ONVO CAT I ON Thursday August 28, 1997 11:15 o.m. Edward Darling, Jr. Theatre Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts l,Vilkes Uniuersity Wilke s -Bane, Pennsy laania �TIONORARY DEGREE DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS ............... Gsoncp L. Feuuon, Jn. Product of Franklin Street Public School in Wilkes-Barre and Wyoming Seminary, Class of 1931, graduate of Princeton University, Class of 1935, and of Dickinson Law School, Class of 1938. Admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 1939 where he became and remains the most knowledgeable land lawyer in Luzerne and adjacent counties. Early purchaser of land at tax sales with an environmentalist's concerns, he is giving a major piece of land to Wilkes University to be sold to the Wildlands Conservatory to keep forever wild, a benefaction to both the University and the Commonwealth. A world traveler to see and photograph birds and other wildlife, to collect unusual rocks, and to fish in far off rivers and lakes, he is a lover and preserver of nature's beauty. Wth his late wife, Hilda, an alumna of Bucknell University Junior College, he has committed his financial substance to Wilkes University, to help bring culture and enlightenment to the youth of Wyoming Valley. AIryARD EUGENE S. FARLEY MEMORIAL ALUMNI AWARD Wllnm P. MoNracur, '68, M'77 The Eugene S. Farley Memorial Alumni Award is presented annually to an alumnus/a of any degree program at Wilkes University who epitomizes the characteristics of an educated person as formulated and adopted by the Wilkes faculty in the 1948 creed, "Marks of an Educated Person." The recipient of this award is selected by The Alumni Association Board of Directors from nominees evaluated by the nominations committee. �t i WTLI{ES UNruERSITY Summer Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees Thursdag Morning August 28, 1gg7 at eleuen fifteen''o'clock �Order of Exercises *FANEARE ..... Aurelio Bonelli *pROCESSIONAL ...... Sonata for Wnds G.E Handel arr. Wolff ..!............... WELCOME J. Michael Lennon Vice President for Academic Affairs *INVOCATION.......... Rabbi Meir Rosenberg Rabbi, Congregation, Ohau Zedek Wilkes - B arre, Penrcg lumia *AMERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL ......Words bg Katherine GREETINGS............... I*e Bates Musicby SamuelA.Ward Eugene Roth'57 Chairman, Board of llustees Kenneth A. Broadt Chair, Facultg Affairs Council C.J. Copley'98 Pres ident, Student Gouemment EUGENE S. FARLEYALUMNUS P. Presentation 6y Rosenr S. CaPw' 50 Presidqnt Emeritus Professor of Accounting Emeritus *The audience is requested to rise. �Order of Exercl'ses CONFERRING OF ........ Gronco L. Fexuen, Jn. HONORARY Presentation 6y CHnlsroPHER N. Bnolsrrs , President DEGREE ADDRESS ...... Christopher N. Breiseth CONFERRING OF THE DEGREES *ALIvlr\ ......... Christopher N. Breiseth MAIER *BENEDICTION Eleanor C. Farles ..............:...... Reverend Dr. Robert M. Zanicky Pastor, First Presbyterian Church Wilkes - B arre, Penrx y lu ania *RECESSIONAL .......Ceremonial March J. S. Bach arr. Wolff Music bg Wilkes Uniaersity Brass Eruemble Jerome Campbell, Conductor *The audience is requested to rise. �IUASTER'S DEGREE CAI\IDIDAIES lVlaster of Business Administration Degree sYi Chen *Anthong C. Giardina Edward J. Kowalczyk, Jr. *James Patrick Thomas lvlaster of Health Administration Degree Deborah LgnnWood lVlaster of Science Degree with a major in Education * Sandralean Goodwin Deonna Denise Haruey *Matthew McCaffrey * Paul Sawka Rebecca A. Shedlock Marianne D. Telincho Joseph John Theobald Melanie JoWhitebread Dauid Taylor Williams Marie Ambrose * Robert Aulisio Gail L. Bama Kelly Anne Brislin * Beuerly L. Butt *Anne M. Crabtree * Euelgn M. Hinz Cunningham * Susan M. DeBella * Susan L. Dernpsey *Melissa Fron IVlaster of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering * Haitham M. Abul-Haija Master of Science Degree with a major in Nursing 6 Brook B. Bower Sheri Ann Naruseuicz Master of Science Degree with a major in lvlathematics John A. Loftus IVlaster of Science Degree with a major in Physics sHusam HamzaAbu-Safe -Degree inAbsentia 3Delta Mu Delta 4 sSigma Pi Sigma 6Sigma Theta Tau �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES School of Business, Society and Public Policy Summa Cum Laude l James L. Shander Sociologu Accounting Stephen J. Peterson *Jon C. Pitts II Philip Harris Siegel, Jr. EdwardA. Warunek, Jr. Bachelor of Business Administration *Michael K. Grohs Tammy Marie Hall 2's Lisa M. Hannum Steuen J. Rector Michael R. Schaffner * Paula A. Telep Business Administration 3 Donna Janet Euans Economics Walter Michael Tucker, Jr. I i Political Science ? Kristina Renae Fish *Degree inAbsentia lAlpha Kappa Delta 'zAlpha Sigma Lambda sDeka Mu Delta �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CAT{DIDATES School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Magno Cum Laude Nicole Thuella, Psychologg Bachelor of Fine Arts Mark RichardWallace Bachelor of lvlusic Christopher Hemmer English * Brenda Lgnn Giza Orehotskg History aThomas John Stauitzski, Jr. Psychology Danielle Angleg 2 Ralph J. Coury Kimberly D. Gerrity Keri Ann McDermott C hris t ine M ar ie Perfet t o Elementory Education, Second Major Hollg Jean Spitalik *Degree in Absmtia 2Alpha Sigmo l,ambda a Candidates for Pauayluania Teachqs Certification 6 �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CAI\IDIDATES School of Science and Engineering Summa Cum Laude 57Vinh Ngoc Pham, Electrical Engineering Biolo9y * Douglas Lentz Eleanor Heather Quick Computer Information Systems *Augustus J. Wellings III Earth and Environmental Science Geoffreu B. Little Electrical Engineering John Franklin Hitchcock Anthong M. Kniolek II Environmental Engineering Charles L. Riddle Mathematics a,* *Degree in Absentia a Colleen McGarry Candidates for Puauyluania Teachers Certilication Sigma TEta Kappa Nu sSigma Pi �1 Denotes Membership inAlpha Kappa Delta, the Intemational Honorary Societg in Sociology 2 Denotes Membership in the Eta Pi Chapter of Atpha Sigma Lambda, the Honor Societg recognizing the acodemic excellence of adutt part-time students. 3 Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Delta Mu Delta, the National Honor Society in Business Administration. a s 6 Denotes Candidates for Penrsyluanio Teacher Certification. Dqtotes Membership in Sigma Pi Sigma, the National Honorary Societg Phgsics students. Denotes Membership in Sigma ?heta Tau, the National Honorary Society Nurstng. 7 Denotes Membership in the Kappa Beta Chapter of Eta Kappa Nu, the Intemational Electrical Engineering Honor Society. * of Degree in absentia. Honor cords-signify membership in a scholarly society. in �The University Mace and Presidential Chain of Office The mace and the presidential chain of office used in academic celebrations represent traditions dating to the skteenth century. The mace symbolizes the authoritg of the uniuersity and the chain of office designates the presidential leadership of the academy. The Wilkes Uniuersitg mace and presidential chain of office were gifts of local donors and were first used in 1970 at the inauguration of the second president of Wilkes. Theg were designed bg Ottie Hill Chwalek'61 and executed by Kurt Matzdorf, a nationallg recognized gold and siluersmith from the State Uniuersity of New York at New Paltz. The Uniaersitg Moce gilt knob at its base ond a gilt circle at the top bearing the inscription "Wtlkes College 1933." The bowl, rising oboue the neck of the mace, signifies Wilkes-Bareb role as a melting pot, forming a neu and uigorous community of people from mang different backgrounds. Thk theme is reiterated in the inscription of the Uniuersitg's motto "Unity Amidst Diuersitg" which sunounds the upper part of the bowl. The gilt flame sgmbolizes the enlightenment gained from higher education, while the piece of anthracite coal set in the center of the flame commemorotes the origin of the Uniuersitg in a communitg lmoum for its coal mining past. The sterling siluer mace has a The Presidential Chain of Office The Presidential Chain of Office, created from sterling siluer, has altemating bowk and gilt flames, repeating the motif of the mace. On the front of the fourfoot chain hangs a gilt seal of Wilkes which is suspended from a cluster of oak leaues with acorr$, suggesting the strength and sturdiness of future generatiotx. On the back of the Presidential Chain of Office is a siluer portrait of Dr. Eugene S. Farleg, the lirst President of Wilkes. Dr. Farlegb portrait is surrounded by gilt oak leaues commemorating his strong leadership of the emergtng institution. �HONORARY DEGREE DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS .............. Gnonce L. FeNNen, Jn. Product of Franklin Street Public School in Wilkes-Barre and Wyoming Seminary, Class of 1931, graduate of Princeton University, Class of 1935, and of Dickinson Law School, Class of 1938. Admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 1939 where he became and remains the most knowledgeable land lawer in Luzerne and adjacent counties. Early purchaser of land at tax sales with an environmentalist's concerns, he is giving a major piece of land to Wilkes University to be sold to the Wildlands Conservatory to keep forever wild, a benefaction to both the University and the Commonwealth. A world traveler to see and photograph birds and other wildlife, to collect unusual rocks, and to fish in far off rivers and lakes, he is a lover and preserver of nature's beauty. With his late wife, Hilda, an alumna of Bucknell University Junior College, he has committed his financial substance to Wilkes University, to help bring culture and enlightenment to the youth of Wyoming Valley. AT,VARD EUGENE S. FARLEY The Eugene S. Farley Memorial Alumni Award is presented annually to an alumnus/a of any degree program at Wilkes University who epitomizes the characteristics of an educated person as formulated and adopted by the Wlkes faculty in the 1948 creed, "Marks of an Educated Person." The recipient of this award is selected by The Alumni Association Board of Directors from nominees evaluated by the nominations committee. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource August 28, 1997 Summer Commencement-Convocation Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/8a5290904db9526fc264ac020f1ceccf.pdf 574f32bfe076be3c6fcb8d29159d9008 PDF Text Text WILI(ES UNIVERSITY Winter Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees Thursdag Ionuary 15, 1998 11:15 a.m. Edward Darling Jr. Theatre at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts Wilkes Uniuersity Wilke s - B arre, Penns g luania �HONORARY DEGREES The following honorary degrees are awarded to two pioneers in the development of a modern health care system in the Wyoming Valley after World War II. In particular, they inspired and helped design the Wlkes college/Flahnemann Medical School program whereby from 1972 to 1981 more than 150 promising pre-med students became doctors, prepared to provide family practice medicine, particularly for rural and small urban communities. Much of the leadership among doctors in Northeastern Pennsyhania today comes from glraduates of this Wlkes/ Hahnemann program, fulfilling the vision of Dr. Charles E. Myers and Dr. Lester Saidman, who together have provided more than one hundred years of medical service to the people of the Wyoming Valley. CHenr.ns E. MvnRs, M.D........... DOCTOR OF SCIENCE Renaissance Man. Undergraduate and Medical School degrees from the University of Pennsylvania Paratrooper in the U.S. Mediial Corps during World War II. Leader locally and throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in his field of Intemal Medicine, specializing in pulmonary diseases. Developed first free clinic for disabled miners, focusingl particularly on victims of miners'asthma. Innovator in development of group practice with the Associated [ntemists of Wyoming Valley. Chief of Staff and Chief of the Department of Medicine at Wlkes-Barre General Hospital. Gifted painter of landscapes both natural and manshaped throughout the world. Environmentalist and author of a study on the return of the shad to the Upper Susquehanna River. Historian of the colonial era of his native Wyoming Valley, publishing through the Wlkes University Press.4 Connecticat Yankee in Pennl Woods, on his ancestor, Thomas Bennet. - - Lpsran SrulueN, M.D........... ..DOCTOR OF SCIENCE Inspiring teacher and master in the art of healing. Undergraduate and Medical School degrees from Temple University. Military service during World War II in the Philippines and in Japan. Specialist in Family Practice Medicine. Innovator in providing comprehensive medical services through the t^ake Noxen Clinic after 1954 to the surrounding region. Medical Director of the Rural Health Corporation ofLuzerneCounty from 1970 to 1975. Director of first Physician's Assistant trainingi program in Pennsylvania. Director of Medical Education at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital in charge of extern and internship programs and initiator of round-the-clock emergency care in 1968. His philanthropy exemplified by an endowment to Temple Israel for a new Torah scroll and by his being twice a Founder of Hadassah Hospital in Israel. �WILKES UIVruERSITY Winter Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees Thursday Morning Jonuory 15, 1998 at eleuen fifteen o'clock �Urder o'f Exercises XF'ANFARE *PROCESSIONAL *INVOCATION.......... Reverend Dr. Charles E. Johns'63 Pastor, Church of Christ Uniting King s t on, P enns g lu ani a *AMERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL .............. Words by Katherine Lee Bates Music bU Samuel A. Ward GREETINGS............... Eugene Roth'57 Chairman, Board of Tlustees Kenneth A. Broadt Chair, Facultg Affairs Council Susan A. Talbot'98 Member Class of 1998 *Theaudience is requested to rise. �Order of Exercr'ses CONFERRING OF HONOMRY DBGREES .......;.......... Dr. Charles Myers Dr. Lester Saidman Presentotion by Christopher N. Breiseth, President CONFERRING OF THE DEGREES *ALMA MAIER *BENEDICTION ..... Christopher N. Breiseth Eleanor C. Farleg ...... Ahron D. Abraham Cantor, Tbmple Israel Wilkes - B ane, Penrx y lu onia XRECESSIONAL *The audience is requested to rise. Music prouided bg the Wilkes Uniuersity Faculty Alumni Brass Ensemble William Teubner, Joseph DeVbia, Ed Erain and Phil lonna - �IT{ASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Master of Business Administration Degree Randi Audi-Dauis *'a Lisa Ann Gaito * MaureenAnn Gaglord *'a Theresa Kiwior * Philip James Mertz * Andre N. Milutin Elena Corina Niculescu-Mihai *,a Marg M. Fitzgerald Roselle a Henrg P Seager a Shashirekha Sundaram a John G. Sgnoski James Dauid Thomas, Jr. * Jeanette Christine Wachs IVlaster of Health * Administration Degree Mark Tbmeo Master of Science Degree with a major in Education * Colleen Good Gatrone * Patricia A. McDonnell Ilaster of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering * Scott Thomas Smith Master of Science Degree with a major in Nursing *'10 Theresa Ann Bauman Patchoski Master of Science Degree with a major in lvlathematics Donald J. Tlgbulski, Jr. John E Zemetro 'Degree in absentia a Delta Mu Delta Io Sigma Theta Tau �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDAIES School of Business, Society and Public Policy Summa Cum Laude ],a Eric Pucilowski, Business Administration L'a Susan A. Talbot, Business Administration Magna Cum Laude sl Stephanie L. Bass, Business Administration 1,s'a Leonard T Hill, Jr, Business Administrotion Cum Laude a Janet Marie Norton, Business Administration 3,4 Deborah Andres, Accounting Karen Bamousky, Accounting Tracg Ann Banks, Business Administration Marchella Lis a Belling hieri, Business Administrat ion * Stellamaria Elgsia Benueniste, Business Administration *'a Meluin E. Feldcamp, Business Administration Robert Collins Felton, Jr., Business Administration Michael J. Graham, Business Administration *'s'a June Jenkins, Business Administration Holly Krubitzer, Business Administration a Michael McTieman, Business Administration a Daria Amico Merrick, Business Administration Keuin E. Mgers, Business Administration a Michelle Rose Nash, Business Administration Donald P Ricko, Jr., Business Administration a Joseph P. Russo, Business Administration Joeg Hill, Political Science 3 2 *Degree in absentia Melanie Draus, Sociologg Thomas Williams, Sociologg t sAlpha Sigma Lambda Alpha Chi a Deha Mu Delta 'Alpha Kappa Delta �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Summa Cum Laude e Sean C. Flannery, English Cum Laude 68 Brenda Alicia Skoronski, Psgchology Elementorg Education, Second Major Ron Plummer, Art Jason Lgnne Bass, Bachelor of Fine Arts Aldith Deleto Campbell, Communications Michael J. Gundersdorf, Communications Jennifer Ann Morrell, Communications * Keuin M. O'Bogle, Communications Keith Bradley Pacyna, Communications Laura Schmidt, Communications Michael S. Sobolewski, Communications s Micahel J. Majeski, English 6'7 Clara B. Hudson, Historg Anthony J. Pupa, Historg Brian Joel Strassman, History Michelle R. Fogleman, Nursing Toni Ann Koch, Nursing *' 6' 11 Tina Marie Brown, Psgchologg Elementarg Education, Second Degree * Lisa Capone, Psychology Lynn Churnetski, 8 8 Psy chology Todd Dauid Cottrell, Psgchologg Angelina Maria Thomasina Decknick, Psgchologg Elementary Education, Second Maior Ryan Robert Flgnn, Psychology History, Second Maior *'3 Dorina A. Mangan, Psgchologg 6 Maureen Ann Metz, Psgchology Karen Elizabeth O'Donnell, Psgchologg Elementarg Education, Second Maj or John W. Rosengrant, Psychology Jill Anne Soudas, Psgchologg * Judg A. Welch, Psgchology 8 Danielle Christa Yeakel, Psychology *Degree in absentia 7 PhiAlphaTheta ' Candidates for Pennsyluania kacher Certification 8 Psi Chi s Sigma Tau Delta 11 Uniuersity Scholar �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES School of Science and Engineering Summo Cum Laude 1'5 Joon Grmela Spainhour, Bialogg Magna Cum Laude *' 1's Chris Chon Moo Sung, Biologg Brian J. Goncheroski, Computer Information Sgstems Jason Jeremg Hollenbeck, Computer Information Sgstuns Christopher T. Court, Computer Science Mathematics, Second Major * Jeffrey J. Gleco, Earth and Enuironmental Science Jennifer M. Stec, Earth and Enuironmental Science Mari Jo Watchilla, Earth and Enuironmental Science Steuen M. Zukosky, Enuironmental Engineering * MarkWilliam Shiner, Mechanical Engineering *Degree in abssntia lAlpha Chi sHonors in Biologg �Scholarly Societies 1 2 3 a Denotes Membership in Alpha Chi, the National College Scholarship Honor Societg. Denotes Membership inAlpha Kappa Deka, the Intemational Honorarg Societg in Sociology. Denotes Membership in the Eta Pi Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda, the honor societg recognizing the academic excellence of adult part-time students. Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Delta Mu Deka, the National Honor Society in Business Administration. 5 Denotes Honors in Biologg. 6 Denotes Candidates for Putnsgluania ?eacher Certification. 7 Denotes Membership in Phi Alpha Theta, the National Honorary Societg in History. 8 e Denotes Membership in Psychologg. in Psi Chi, the National Honorary Society Denotes Membership in Sigma Tau Delta, the National Honorarg Society in English. t0 Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the International Honor Societg for Nursing. 11 Denotes Membership in Uniuersitg Scholars Society. * Degree in absentia Honor cords signify membership in a scholarly society. �The University Mace and Presidential Chain of Office The Uniuersity Mace and the Presidential Chain of Office used in academic celebrations represent tradittons dating to the sixteenth centurg. The mace sym- bolizes the authoritg of the uniuersitg and the chain of office designates the presidential leadership of the academy. The Wilkes lJniuersity Mace and Presidential Chain of Office were gifts of local donors and were first used in 1970 at the inauguration of the second president of wilkes. They were designed bg ottie Hill chwalek '61 and executed by Kurt Matzdorf, a nationally recognized gold and siluersmith from the State Uniuersity of New York at New Paltz. The Uniaersitg Mace gilt knob at its base and a gilt circle at the top bearing the inscription "wilkes college 1933." The bowl, rising aboue the neck of the mace, signifies wilkes-Barre's role as a melting pot, forming a neu and uigorous community of people from mang different backqrounds. This theme is reiterated in the inscription of the {Jniuersitg! motto "[]nitg Amidst Diuersity' which surrounds the upper part of the bowl. The gilt flame sgmbolizes the enlightenment gained from higher education, while the piece of anthracite cool set in the center of the flame commemorates the origin of the uniuersitg in o community known for its coal mining past. The sterling siluer mace has a The Presidential Chain of Offtce The Presidcntial Chain of Office, created from sterling siluer, has alternating bowls and gilt flames, repeating the motif of the mace. On the front of the four-foot chain hongs a gilt seal of Wilkes which is suspended from a cluster of oak leaues with acorns, suggesting the strength and sturdiness of future generations. on the back of the Presidential Chain of Office is a siluer portrait of Dr. Eugene S. Forley, the first President of Wilkes. Dr. Farlegb portrait is surrounded bg gitt oak leaues commemorating his strong leadership of the emerging institution. �AIIIERICA THE BEAIJTIFUL O beautiful for spacious skies, for amber uoaes of grain, For purple mountain majesties aboae the fruitedplain. Americo! America! God shed his grace on thee, And croutn thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. beautiful for patriot's dream that sees beyond the years, Thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmed bg human tears. Arnerica! America! God shed his groce on thee, ,4nd croum thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. O Words by Katherine Lee Bates Music by Samuel A. Ward ALMA MATER Wilkes, our Alma Moter, We pledge our hearts to thee, Honor, faith, and couroge, Tluth and loyaltg, In our wofand in our pleasure, ' Guide us as a friend; shall always loue thee, Logal to the end. Thou shalt lead us onward In search of finer things. May we find the wisdom That thy spirit brings. May our deeds of loue and sentice Euer swell thy fame Wilkes, we stand to greet thee! Glory to thg name. We Words ond Music bg Eleanor C. Farleg A reception for graduotes ond their families will be held in the lobby of the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts immediatelg following the ceremony. { a � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commencement Programs, 1941-2020 Description An account of the resource Wilkes College and Wilkes University Commencement programs from 1941 when the college was a satellite campus of Bucknell University through Winter 2020. 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Title A name given to the resource January 15, 1998 Winter Commencement Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/73a0b83fe5c9266ab942339f0ec74eeb.pdf ec27072820ed23de20667b63516ec859 PDF Text Text WILI{ES ANIVERSITY The Fifty-First Annual Spring Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees Saturday Afternoon MaU 16, 1998 at two o'clock �Academic Costume The celebration of Commencement is surrounded bg rich traditions. The conuene to recognize established community of scholars the Facultg the Graduates and welcome officiallg the neuest group of prouen scholars them in fellowship. Graduates don the attire that for gears has sgmbolized schol- - - - - arlg attainment. During the Middle Ages those seeking an education traueled to European centers of learning. Centers of leaming and uniuersities were closelg allied with the clerics of the time, and the scholars donned garb similar to that worn bg the clergg. Thts euolued into the academic uniform, a long black gown, hood, and cap, which proued useful for studying in unheated and drafty buildings. The hood serued simultaneously as a head couering, a repositorg for coins and alms and the forerunner of the modern dag book bag. The hood was adorned with the colors of the uniuersity and designated the young scholar's school or uniuersitg affiliation. Bg their distinctiue clothing the students were set apart and distinguished from the citizens of the town; hence the origin of the phrase "toum and gotDn." American colleges and uniuersities adopted the wearing of the traditional apparel in Colonial times, and a common code for academic apparel was established in the mid-nineteenth canturg. The hood is the most distinctiue feature of academic regalia. The inside of the hood is lined with the official colors of the institution; todag gou see Wilkes graduates wearing hoods lined with the blue and gold colors of the Uniuersitg. The ueluet trim around the outside of the hood designates the degree or field of study of the groduates. The ueluet colors worn bg todayb graduates signifg the following: Golden Yellow White Drab - Science Arts, Letters, Humanities Business Administration or Health Administration Pink Fine Arts Brown -Music - of the goum distinguishes graduates bg the degree theg haue eamed. Those eaming the bachelorb degree wear a simple black goum with elongated pointed sleeues. Holders of the masterb degree ueor gouns with a longer, closed, square cut sleeue. The doctoral gown is trimmedwithueluet stripes on the sleeues and panels of ueluet on the front closure of the goum. The style in their distinctiue colors. You will notice the slate of Columbia, the red of Cornell, the burgundg of the Uniuersitg of Pennsyluania, the bright blue of the Uniuersity Some American uniuersities haue adopted doctoral goums of Michigan. To haue earned the priuilege of wearing academic costume regalia signifies not only the cornpletion of a program of studies, but entrance into the comradery of scholarship. �WILKES UIVruERSITY The Fifty-First Annual Spring Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees Saturday Afternoon MaU 16, lggS at two o'clock �Order of Exercrces FANFARE PROCESSIONAL Crown Imperial ...... WilliamWalton Wind Ensemble of Wilkes University Mrcneol J. Wlr,rnus, Conductor (The audience is requested to rise as the procession enters the area.) INVOCATION.............. America, The Beautiful ............ JA Pelrusxe, S.J. President, Ilniuersity of Scranton ........Faruen .....Words by Katherine Lee Bates Music by Samuel A. Ward (The words of America, ?he Beautiful are printed on the back coaer of the program. The audience is requested to stand and join in the singing.) GREETINGS ............... ........ CurusropHER N. BnBlsprH President Eucexe Roru'57 Chairman, Board of Ilustees ManvArN Mennrcan Associate Professor of Nursing Mrcrnol T. Boecuru President of the Class of 1998 THE PRESENTATION OF AWARDS �Order of Exercr'ses HONOMRY DEGREE RECIPIENTS ANonrw J. SonooNr FnooonrcN Runor,pn ADDRESS FRoorRrcr< Ruoor,pH THE CONFERRING OF DEGREES POETRY SELECTION Inuictus by William Ernest ............ Henley CHRrsropson N. Bnursrrn ........ Mor,rr'loa JuNr Sonnpn Member of the Class of l99B Alma Mater Eleanor C. Farley (The words of the Alma Mater are printed on the back couer of the program. The audience is requested to stand and join in the singing.) BENEDICTION........... . RBveRrNo fuvlroNo E DyrrloNo Pastor, American Presbgterian Church West Wg oming, Penns u luania RECESSIONAL Sinfonias .. CliftonWilliams (The audience and the graduates are requested to remain standing during the recessionol of the Platform Portg and the Faculty.) �AI,VARDS THE MABLE SCOTT WANDELL AND STERLING LEROY WANDELL AWARDS AMy E. Bmre, BacHu,on or Anrs, BIocHctrllsrRv Jrr,l C. FRsctANA, BecHor,oR or Scleucn, Btolocv Bnmr J. Klscrnx, BacHeLoR or Anm, Hlsronv MtcHnsr, P. Kascnu, BacHelon oF Ants, PsvcHor,ocv Wlt nu E, Llwlr,n, Blcuer,on or ScmNce, BIocuctnustRv Jaruns P. Reu,, BlcHrloR or Scmllce, MECUaNIcIL EucluerRINc RrcrNe B. Tenollr, BecHelon oR Scrruce, AccouNnuc; Bacsrr,oR or Anm, FneucH These awards are presented to the men and women who haue attained the highest academic auerage for the four gears at Wilkes Uniuersity. Presentation bg Jtues P. RonecHxo Actin€ Vice President for Academic Affairs THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, SOCIETYAND PUBLIC POLICYAWARD RoctmB. TARoNo Bachelor of Science, Accounting; Bachelor ofArts, French This oward is giuen to the outstanding graduating senior of the School- Presentation 6y ANuo HerNBuaN-BAtroRY, Interim Dean THE SCHOOL OF LIBERALARTS AND HUMAN SCIENCES AWARD BnuN Kesuur Bachelor of Arts, History Mrurnel P. Kas*un Bachelor of Arts, Psychology This award is giuen to the outstanding graduating senior of the School. Presentotiorz by BouNIr BEDFoRo, Interim Dean �I AWARDS THE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AWARD "'il;;h;i;;;ffi;;ffi.f,;311T; This award is giuen to the outstanding graduating senior of the School. PresentationbgUvrro R. Noln, Dean ALUMNI AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP............. .. Cr-nnr,Bs Jaspnn Corlov, [V This award is giuen by the Wilkes Uniuersity Alumni Association to the member of the graduating class considered to haue made the strongest contribution to student life and the student actiuities program of the Uniuersitg. Presentation 6y SeNone A. BowoN-NlcHol,as '85 Executive Director of Alumni and Development THE EUGENE S. FARLEY MEMORIAL ALUMNI AWARD Dn. JoHN O. TunNnn '61 The Eugene S. Farley Memorial Alumni Award is presented annuallg to an alumnus/a of ang degree program at Wlkes Uniuersity who epitomizes the characteristics of an educated person as formulated and adopted by the Wilkes facultg in the 1948 creed, *Marks of an Educated Person." The recipient of this award is selected by the Alumni Association Board of Directors hom nominees eualuated bg the nominations committee. Presentation byWtrutu J. GoloswonrHv, Jn. '76 President, Wilkes University Alumni Association �HONORARY DEGREES DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS .............. ANonnw J. SonooNI Son of a proud and leading Wyoming Valley family, he took up the burdens of responsibility for the many Sordoni interests in his early twenties and helped secure the continued success of Sordoni Construction Company and Commonwealth Telephone Company. His love of art and music, particularly jazz,led him in early life to discover the pleasure of creative philanthropy, supportinS those artists and institutions in projects compatible with his own passionate commitments. Wlkes University and the Wyoming Valley community are the happy beneficiaries of this support through the Sordoni Gallery of Art and the"Jazz at Wlkes" series featuring many of the greatest jazz musicians. In Chiaroscuro, a jazz recording company, he has sought to preserve for all time top quality performances by the best jazz musicians. A nurturer of others, both in his own family and in the family of artists and jazz musicians, he has made this Valley and the world more beautiful. fu his friend Dick Hyman says, "Andy Sordoni has a rare and precious talent for helping nice thin$s to happen." DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS .............. FnBpnntcr Ruoor.pH Product of the Wyoming Valley and celebrated graduate of Wyoming Seminary in 1938, of Williams College with a B.A. in 1942, of Yale University with an M.A. in 1949 and a Ph.D. in 1953. Historian of Williams College, his home for life, he analyzed the historical derivation of the liberal arts college ideal in his early book, Mark Hopkins and the Log.In his own teaching over more than three decades, Dr. Rudolph, the Mark Hopkins Professor of History demonstrated this ideal of the teacher at one end of the log and the student at the other in his relationship with generations of fortunate Williams undergraduates. Pioneer of the American Studies movement, he also became the leading historian of American colleges and universities and of the evolution of college curricula over more than three centuries. National leader in assuring the integirity of the liberal arts curriculum in a period of profound change, Professor Rudolph's learned and urbane voice has been resonant in behalf of America's liberal arts tradition and educational mission. �r IUASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDAIES IVlaster of Business Administration Degree 5 Matthew Dauid Kopetchny 5 Valerie J. Loue *,s Marglou Ann Mauneg Firas Mohammed Tagb Azaizeh 5 James A. Bruck 5 Richard D. Bullaro s Susan M. Drake 5 Nicholas R. Mirigliani *'5 Susan Lynn Richardson s John Patrick Ford 5 Hdldne Olecki Garibay John J. Serafin 5 Jacinta Maria Vrabel 5 Wagne Alan Hinkin 5 Thomas E Hornkohl * WilliamWagner lVlaster of Health Administration Degree * Jane W. Richardson * Lori Renee Biaccht Joseph Raymond Palka Master of Science Degree with a major in Education Norman John Maza Robert Aulisio * Anne Straub Pelak * Joyce M. Bloom * * * * Thea J. Sangiuliano Carolyn Marie Casino Susan B. Coughlin Katherine Anne Doll Laning J. Haruey Lisa C. Koski Christine Marinko Sherry Lee Schafer Ann R. Schweighofer Marg Nanorta Stchur Stewart P Thomas Michael E, Thomton Theodore Steuen Marmorstein .Degree in Absentia 7 5 Delta Mu Delta �IVlaster of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering 6 Ahmad Mohammed Tayb Azaizeh Dauid R. Careg Mark Rutkawski 6 Christopher M. Scorba Master of Science Degree with a major in Nursing *'21 Sandra Mary Rebecca Johnson 21 Cherie Ann Soprano *Degree in Absentia 6 Eta Kappa Nu 2l L, Walton Sigma Theta Tau �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CAI\DIDATES School of Business, Society and Public Policy Summa Cum Laude Theresa A. Kramer, International Studies German, Second Major 15 Charles Joseph Pierce, Business Administration s'5 Mary Ann Riccardella, Accounting Timot\g Makoto Straub, Business Administration Economics, Second Major 1,s'23 Regina Elizabeth Tarone, Accounting 5'13 French, Second Degree Magna Cum Laude 5 Karen L. Guitson, Accounting s Lucia Helena R. Niero, Business Administration 4<'s'5 Ricku D. Smith, Business Administration Cum Laude 3,17 Sandra L. Argeanas, Political Science 5 Shannon L. Crake, Business Administration 2 Rebecca Johnson, Sociologg Melanie Meger, Accounting Dauid Joseph Mrochko, Political Science s Jason J. Nocella, Business Administration 5 George G. Pawlush IV, Accounting Jason E Poplaski, Business Administration 13 Keuin Proctor, Economics 15 Adrienne Dennd Sheasleu, International Studies 15'17 - - Degree in s 3Alpl,ta Sigma Lambda Kappa Delta Omicron Delta Epsilon 15 Phi Alpha Theta x Uniuersity Scholars 17 Pi Sigma Absentia Delta Mu I Alpha Delta Chi'?Alpha 13 Alpha - �School of Business, Society and Public Policy - Continued Accounting * Robert K. Ace, Jr. * Francine E. Black Donna Marie Pretko t's Harrg L. Scatton Pramila Kaduekar Bachelor of Business Administration Michael N. Barrouk * Anthony Joseph Biscotto Chorles Jasper Copley N Mary Doris Dymond Douglas L. Elg Kristi Lynn Fehlinger *'1'3'5 Dennis Gabriel Giordano *,3,s Connie L. Goff John Charles Hutchinson Amg Shiree Jancouskas Jessica Ann Jones * Joseph A. KellU B * Curtis A. Kroesen Donna P Mackiw Mitchell N. Morgan Beuerly Olds James William Phares Chrysta Rohland Lisa Marie Saita Joseph S. Shunnara Mary Anne Tlrcic Judith J. Vendel MelissaAnnWall Erick M. Yurkanin usiness Administration Thomas D. Harman Bernard J. Radecki International Studies Blair Scott Bouman *Degree in Absentia Cdsar Alberto Vinces l Alpha Chi 3Alpha Sigma 10 Lambda 5 Delta Mu Delta �I School of Business, Society and Public Policy - Continued Political Science * III Joseph John Drach Scott Lee Gomb Jeffreg T Grag Gail Hughes James J. Doughertg, Richard Harueg Jones Eric H. Piechota Edward Joseph Saracino Joseph Michael Walsh 17 Angela Barbara Zawatski Sociology Buzzerd Degree 2 Dauid Anthony Pleuyak Jeremy Powell Shelton 2 Linda Shupp Jennifer Ruth Sisler Thomas A. Psychologg, Second 2'17 Jill Ann Roth Politicol Science, Second Major *Degree in Absentia 2Alpha Kappa Delta t1 15 Phi Alpha Theta 17 Pi Sigma Alpha �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES The School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Summa Cum Laude 15'18 Christopher E. Cauanaugh, Psgchologg Philosophy, Second Major 1'11'14'16'2s Mary Rose Dymond, Bachelor of Music *'1,18 Karen Ann Gillan, Psychologg 10'20 Margie Greskewicz, English Brian Joseph Kaschak, Historg 16,18,22,2s Michael Peter Kaschak, Psgchologg 1'3 Joann Francine Katorkas, Psgchologg Sociology, Second Major 1'16'18 Cgnthia Marie Sieto, Psgchology 1'5'2s Regina Elizabeth Tarone, French 2'15 Accounting, Second Degree Magna Cum Laude 1'1a Jennifer J. Adam, Bachelor of Music AmU L. Beardsworth, Bachelor of Music 'o 12 Erin Lgnn Buckeg, Communications Jennifer DiLissio, Bachelor of Music 7'18 I. Michael Fras, Psgchologg 1'18 Maria Susan Chippi Giunta, Psychologg 10'20 Bernard Paul Kouacs, Jr., English 11'1a Deedra G. Taffera, Psychologg Elementary Education, Second Major *'1a Lisa Marie Yech, Nursing 12 Jog Ann Zimmerman, Communications Cum Laude 1'1a 12'16 Diane Marg Arale, Bachelor of Music Michael Thomas Beachem, Communications 18 Laurine Ann Cognetti, Psychologg Dauid Sommers, Bachelor of Music *'10'18'20 Catherine R. Stine, English * Psgchologg, Second Major 21 Kimberlg Ann Stroup, Nursing 11'12 Christine M. Tondrick, Communications 2'18 Jerry Michael Wright, Psychology Chi Delta English Chi sAlpha Sigma Lambda *Degree in Absentia l Alpha 2Alpha Kappa 11 5 7 Kappa Delta Pi Delta Mu Guthrie Scholar 10 Honors in 12 1a Lambda Pi Candidate for Pennsltluania Teaching Certification 20 18 ls 16 Psi Sigma Thu Delta Phi Alpha Pi Eta x Uniuersity Scholars 22 21 Sigma Sigma Theta Delta Eta Theta Tau Sigma Xi t2 �The School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences - Continued Art * Cahill Hirsh Amy Plucinik Patricia Ann Swantek Michael J. Gail A. la Melissa M. Peeler Bachelor of Fine Arts Lionel J. Plummer Bachelor of lVlusic tt la Deborah Lgdon ]a Melissa Hope Rasnick u Bradleg Michael Walsh Lsaqnn Deweg la KerrE Lgnn Gregorg .14 Carrie Hatton-Lawlor Communications Jaime Lgnn Barbacci Amg M. Connelly Kerri Nicole Gosling Denise Schembari * Michael G. Marano Emilg AnnMika Joshua Pesta Amg Virginia Sosik Danette Troxell Alan Tlybulski Tracie Marie Vacula Ericka Wright Edward Philbin Elementary Bducation la Valerie Kris Jones Psgchologg, Second *Degree in Absentia 12 ]a Theresa Ann Malinowski Degree Lambda Pi Eta Historg, Second Degree ]a Candidate for Pennsyluania Teaching Certification 13 �The School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences - Continued English 1a'20 Lisa Anne Niewinski la MichaelW. Petherick * Judith Tobin Telechouski Amg K. Appleyard 20 Heather Marie Geneuieue 20 l{aren Heller Handleg 12'20 Bonner Colleen Lynn Herron Co mmuni ca t ions, S e cond Maj or French Christine Marie Gaydos International Studies, Second Major History Emilg Forman Stephen Thomas Hedden Theresa Ann Malinowski Jay J. Berardelli ls Michael D. Coach Matthew Conwag Carl T. Daubert la James Domzalski Elementary Education, Second Degree Nursing Susan Maculloch Lisa Marie Nardone John M. Amico 21 RobertRganBanko Cathg Ann Bernetski Sandra L. Caseg 21 Theresa Elizabeth Cimino Filomena Colella 21 Gina Marie Drost Victoria Leigh Geller Tara Gorman Jennifer Ann Harmonos ky 21 c1 4 Shawn E. Hauens 21 Janet Marie Hunsinger Tlauus Anthony Jadus la Amg Lgnn Reilly Sandra L. Rush William Joseph Shauer Debra Ann Stemrich Jill Noel Tosca Teri Lynn ?lgba J. Christine Tgrrell Elaine Anne Viadock Jennifer S. Webb Denise Winters Christie Yurko *Degree in,ltbsentia a Chi Alpha Epsilon 12 Lambda Pi Eta Candidate for Pennsgluania ?eaching Certification 15 Phi Alpha Theta 21 20 Sigma Theta Tau Sigma Tau Delta 14 �The School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences - Continued Psychology Mia Bartoletti Risa * Jodi Brgk 18 McGinty * Jmnifer Lgnn McKenzie Sociologg, Second Major Elizabeth M. Buckland Thomas A. Buzzerd Brenda Melucci la Daniel Gerard Moretski Elementary Education, Second Major Sociologg, Second Degree Alison M. Nowak 1a Christine Marie Chiodo Shannon Marg O'Neill Elementary Education, Second Major la Sara Elizabeth Perugini la Kristen Cookus Elementary Education, Second Major 18 Lynn Marie Euans Michelle Festa Elementarg Education, Second Major la Jennifer M. Plumbo Elementarg Education, Second Major Elias E Saba Philosophg, Second Major Ronald J. George, Jr. Mary Elizabeth Heffers la Valerie Kris Jones * Robert Jack Shumaker Elementary Education, Second Degree la Danielle Ann Kleber Elementary Education, Second Major Holly A. Mannear * Nicole Marie Szsson Meghan Terrill-Haddad Danae Tetlak Sociologg, Second Major Phillip James Torres Jennifer R. Yarnal Kellg Ann McDermott Elementary Education, Second Major *Degree in Absentia ]a Candidate for Putnsyluonio Teaching 15 Certification 18 Psi Chi �I BACHELOR'S DEGREE CAI\DIDATES The School of Science and Engineering Summa Cum Laude 1'7'16'22 1'2s AmU Elizabeth Blake, Biochemistry l{endra L. Dolan, Biologg e Jonathan R. Fanning, Engineering Management Jill C. Fasciana, Biology 1'8 Laura E. Gantz, Biologg William E Lauelle, Biochemistrg 1'7'8,16'22 Preeti Rajnikant Patel, Biologg 1'e'1s Lori Ann Perch, Mechanical Engineering 1'7'16'22 Computer Science, Second Degree ]e Joseph A. Petrillo, Mathematics 1'e'1s Jomes Patrick Reil, Mechanical Engineering Magna Cum Laude ]e Rebecca Ann Baker, Enuironmental Engineering Jennifer A. Bartels, Chemistrg 8'22 Danie Mark Bishop, Biologg 7'16'22'2s Carrie Ann Bohenick, Biochemistry 1'6'e'1e'22 Gregory C. Burda, Electrical Engineering 16'22,23 &2 Natalie Olena lfurpinich, Biology ta Sarah Kouacs, Mathematics 1,16 Tyicia Marg Petrucelli, Biologg 7'8'16'22 Elizabeth Victoria Purdg, Biologu French, Second Major 1'7'8'22'2s Niral A. Shah, Biologg 6's'1e'22 Stanley Stanski, Electrical Engineering 7'8'16'22'2s Tara Lynn Wilson, Biologg Cum Laude le James P Connor, Enuironmental Engineering ]e Shawn Daniel Falchetti, Mechanical Engineering ]a Anastasia A. Gurdock, Biology 7'8'22 Kellg Jean Kellmel, Biologg Karen Ann Mazuka, Computer Science 8 Malika Mohseni, Biologg 4'6'22 Lan-Phuong Ngoc Pham, Electrical Engineering 8'18'22 Melinda June Sorber, Biology Shannon Elizabeth Maura Stair Biologr 7,8,22 William Su, Biologg Lisa A. Tabbit, Biology Wi lliam J ames Ulicny, Enuironment al Eng ineering 3,22 Theresa Marie Ziemba, Chemistry 1 Chi Lambda a Chi Alpha Eplison 6 Eta Kappa Nu Honors in Biologg e Honors in Engineering la Candidate for Pennsgluania Teaching Certification 16 Pi Eta Sigma x Uniuersitg Scholars 18 2 Sigma ]s Psi Sigma Pi Alpha 7 Guthrie Chi 3 Alpha Sigma Scholar 8 Xi Sigma 16 �The School of Science and Engineering - Continued Applied and Engineering Sciences Ime Okon Etim Electrical Engineering, Second Degree ; i ; Biochemistry Doniel Paul Haradern Biology i i i i i i % Jane Marie Jesse 822 SaluatoreJ.Agosta Jennifq C. Brzegowski z2 Robert P Burry, Jr. Sandra Lgnn Nicole Magerski James Oliuer Poepperling JasonJ. Ruscauage Daniel D. Siani Betsu Sngder Chipego Clancy Uoria Costello AtnieMichelle DAngelo AfieArmMarie ta Daaid H. 22 Nishu MaheshTriuedi Chemistry, Second Degree Dante Michoel Grasst Chemistry 22 Tara N. Mayka Nishu Mahesh Triuedi Biologg, Second Degree 8 Honors in 16 Pi Eta Biology la Candidate for Pennsgluania Teaching Certification Sigma 18 Psi Chi Sigma Xi x Uniuersity Scholars 22 t7 �rhe Schoor Engineering "::;;;::: Computer Information Systems Lawrence M. McGurgan Kelly DawnYashimski Christopher J. Ziemba Computer Science * * Bradigan Buckey Michael shggelski Eric Wemer John J. Joel Michael 16'2s JeffreA A. Zapotoczng Philosophs, second Maior Earth and Environmental Science Dauis Glasson Joseph E. Stella Gregory Michael la Steuen Dauid Jason C. Wesolowski Electrical Engineering I Christopher S. Antall e Charles J. Bakker * Richard S. Bekanich PaulW. Klimek Brian J. Szczygiel Robert Ziegenfus Ime Okon Etim Applied and Engineering Sciences, Second Degree ta * Degree in Absentia s Honors in Engineering 16 Pi Eto Sigmo Candidate for Pennsgluania Teaching Certification a Uniuersity Scholars I Commissioned Second Lieutenant, United States Air Force 18 �The School of Science and Engineering - Continued Engineering Management Christopher J. Kutish Environmental Engineering BenjaminJohn Ewing Matthew E Kreder Daniel Rickard * Scott M. Fleming Materials Engineering Edward Michael Hollock Jonathan P Dougher Mechanical Engineering Imperial McCrea John John Richard Michael John Mecir Brian Allen Smith l{edical and Health Physics Robin L. Rodriguez-Gilrog Ivledical Technology LynnA. Maguschak Michelle Marie Miller Jeffrey Joseph Vols * Degree in Absentia 19 �Scholarly Societies 1 2 3 a 5 6 7 8 e Io Denotes Membership inAlpha Chi, the National College Honor Scholarship Societu. Denotes Membership in Alpha Kappa Delto, the International Honorary Society in Sociology. Denotes Membership in the Eta Pi Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lombda, the honor societg recognizing the academic exceilence of adult part-time students. Denotes Membership in Chi Alpha Epsilon, the Honorarg Societg which recognizes students who were admitted to the Uniuersitg through Higher Education Access Opportunitg progroms. Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Delta Mu Delta, the National Honor Society in Business Administration. Denotes Membership in the Kappa Beta Chapter of Eto Kappa Nu, the Intemat ional E lectrical Eng ineering Honor Societg. Denotes Membership in the Guthrie Premedical Scholars Program. Denotes Honors in Biologg. Denotes Honors in Engineering. Denotes Honors in Englkh. 11 Denotes Membership in the Phi Phi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the 12 International Honorarg Societg in Education. Denotes Membership in Lambda Pi ETA, the National Honorarg Societg in Communications. 13 Denotes Membership in Omicron Delta Epsilon, the National Honorary 14 15 Societg in Economics. Denotes Candidates for Pennsuluania Teacher Certification. Denotes Membership in Phi Alpha Theta, the National Honorary Societg in t6 tz t8 ]s 20 Historg. Denotes Membership in Phi Eta Sigma, the National Honor Societg for College Freshmen. Denotes Membership in Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Societg. Denotes Membership in Psi Chi, the National Honorarg Society in Psychologg. Denotes Membership in Sigma Pi Sigma, the National Honorary Society Physics students. Denotes Membership in Sigma Tau Delta, the National Honorary Societg in English. 21 Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the 22 Intemational Honor Society for Nursing. Denotes Membership in and aclmowledgment by Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Societg. 23 * of Denotes Membership in Uniuersitg Scholars. Degree in absentia 20 �f998 Student Awards School of Business, Society and Public Policy PICPA Award for Excellence in Excellence in Business Administration............. Excellence in Economics Award - MBA Dr. Jaroslav G. Moravec Award in Raymond R. Ritz Regina E. Tarone ........ Timothy Straub ............... Outstanding Student Award Pi Sigma Alpha Accounting Program Kevin Procter Timothy Straub .... Richard D. Bullaro David Mrochko Sociology Award Marcie Herman ......Vanessa Johnson School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Award Human Sciences Award Annette Evans Humanities Bernie Kovacs ..... Michael Kaschak Student 0utstanding Elementary Teacher Education student Frank J.J. Davies Award Outstanding Secondary Teacher Education .... Sarah Kovacs Brenda Skoronski .. Margie Greskewicz Sean Flannery Peking Chef Award for International Understanding Award John F. Kennedy Award Presser Scholarship Highest GPA in Nursing..... RN with the Highest GPA............ Nursing Clinical Award Nursing Leadership Award PhiAlpha Theta Book Theresa Kramer . Brian Kaschak ..... Michael D. Coach Jennifer Adam Kimberly Stroup .... Lisa ........ Christine yech yurko ...... Robert Banko OutstandingGraduateinPsychology............... .......MichaelKaschak 21 �1998 Student Awards - Continued School of Science and Engineering The Association of Engineering Colleges of Pennsylvania Award ........ Lori Perch Rebecca Baker Department of Biologg Award Outstanding Research Award Rosenthal Memorial Award Jill Fasciana Academic Achievement .. Dan Bishop ....... Sal Agosta Department of Chemistry Catherine H. Bone Award Dr. Alfred W. Bastress .........Amy Blake Award American Chemical Society Section Analytical Chemistry Outstanding Freshman Chemistry Award William Lavelle Theresa Ziemba Jennifer Bartels Richard Pencek Pia Chatterjee Award Award Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering ......' Vinh Ngoc Pham Electrical Engineering Achievement Award ......... GreEiory Burda IEEE J. J. Ebers Memorial Award Outstanding Electrical Engineering Graduate Student Award ..... David Carey . Ahmad Maizeh Electrical Engineering Graduate fusistant Award Department of Geoenuironmental Sciences and Engineering Outstanding Achievement in Environmental Engineering ....... Rebecca Baker Department of Math and Computer Science Computer Science Award Computer Information Systems Mathematics Award .......... Lori Perch Award Eric Werner '.'.'.... Lawrence McGurgan .'.......... Joseph Petrillo Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Outstanding Achievement in Mechanical Engineering .................... Lori Perch James Reil Outstanding Achievement in Engineering Management .... Jonathan Fannin$ University College Adult Learner of the Year ........................:..... Student Affairs Award Theresa Jordan & Frank Mehm Pri2e.......... Nada Vujica Memorial Beverly Olds Lucia H. Niero Robert Banko Michael Beachem . Tom Mayka Leslie Nelson Special Wilkes Humanitarian Award Patricia Peck-Olenick 22 �1998 Student Awards - Continued Student Activities Programming Board ........... Presidential Incentive Award Quinn Kirk Jennifer Kutler Progirammer of the Year Society of Women Engineers Leadership Award Natalie Miller Cooperatiue Education Intern Keith Topfer Memorial Award Outstanding Senior . Blair Bowman Rebecca Baker Athletic Department Year Male Athlete of the Year ........... Female Scholar Athlete of the Year Male Scholar Athlete of the Year ........... . Rebecca Baker Female Athlete of the Volunteer Seruices . Helping Hands Service Award Alyse Bauman Kristen Cookus Andrew . Clark Marc Eakin J. J. Fadden ...... Rebecca Baker .. Jay Williams Beth Fedor Dora Lam Kathleen Terrenoire Cindy Sieto Circle K Service Award Kim Kutch Beth Fedor Dora Lam Kathleen Terrenoire Amnicola o Editorial Award Bernie Kovacs Melinda Sorber Katie Kulesa Michael Beachem Marcie Herman Angie Cardoso Colleen Herron Alicia Cymbala Jarrad Max Sarah Karalavage Student Gouernment . Faculty Choice Award Dr. Patricia Siplon . Appreciation Award Blake Wilson Copley C. J. Michael Beachem Amy Amy Jancouskas Jason Nocella Tricia Petrucelli Tara Jill Fasciana Chris Sung 23 Melinda Sorber �Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Robert Ryan Banko Brian Joseph Kaschak Michael Thomas Beachem Michael Peter Kaschak Amy L. Beardsworth Bemard Poul Kouacs Amy Elizabeth Blake Emily Ann Mika Carrie Ann Bohenick Jason J. Nocello Heather Marie Geneuieue Bonner Beuerly Olds Christine Marie Chiodo Preeti Rajnikant Patel Kristen Cookus George G. Pawlush, Charles Jasper Copley, N N Tricia Mary Petrucelli Kendra L. Dolan Jason E Poplaski James Domzalski Adrienne Dennd Sheasley Mary Rose Dymond Cynthia Marie Sieto Jill Melinda June Sorber C. Fasciana Christine Marie Gaydos Lisa A. Tabbit Marla Susan Chippi Giunta Regina Elizabeth Throne Kerri Nicole Gosling Christine M. Tondrick Anastasia A. Gurdock Tara Daniel Paul Haradem Jeffrey A. Zapotoczny Colleen Lynn Herron Christopher J. Ziemba Natalie Olena Karpinich 24 LgnnWilson �Class of 1998 OFFICERS Michael Beachem Kendra Dolan PRESIDENT SECRETARY Melanie Bell Richard Quigley VICE PRESIDENT TREASURER SENIOR CLASS ASSOCIATES Colleen Henon Jaime Barbacci Brandon Baretta Amg Jancouskas Amy Blake Heather Bonner Alyse Bauman Kristen Cookus C. J. Coples Mary Rose Dymond Jill Fasciana Christine Gaydos Kerri Gosling Amy Gutowski Daniel Haradem Jessica Murray Jason Nocella Beuerly Olds Melissa Pammer Michael Rosh Jill Roth Jeanette Snyder Melinda Sorber Christine Todrick Thra Wilson Jog Zimmerman 25 �The University Mace and Presidential Chain of Office The mace and the presidential chain of office used in academic celebrations represent traditions dating to the sixteenth century. The mace sgmbolizes the authoritg of the uniuersitg and the chain of office designates the presidential leadership of the academg. The Wilkes Uniuersitg mace and presidmtial chain of office were gifts of local donors and were first used in 1970 at the inauguration of the second president of Wilkes. Theg were designed by Ottie Hill Chwalek'61 and executed bg Kurt Matzdorf, a nationally recognized gold and siluersmith from the State Uniuersity of New York at New Pakz, New Paltz, New York. The Uniaersity Moce The sterling siluer mace has a gilt knob at its base and a gilt circle at the top bearing the inscription "Wilkes College 1933." The bowl, ristng aboue the neck of the mace, signifies Wilkes-Barre's role as a melting pot, forming a new and utgorous community of people from mang different backgrounds. This theme is reiterated in the inscription of the Uniuersitgb motto "Unitg Amidst Diuersitg" which surrounds the upper part of the bowl. The gilt flame symbolizes the enlightenment gained from higher education, while thepiece of anthracite coal set in the center of the flame commemorates the origin of the Uniuersitg in a communitg known for its coal mining past. The Presidential Chain of Office ueated from sterling siluer, has alternating gilt bowls and flames, repeating the motif of the mace. On the front of the fourfoot chain hangs a gilt seal of Wilkes which is susputded from a cluster of oak The Presidential Chain of Office, with acolns, suggesting the strength and sturdiness of future generations. On the back of the Presidential Chain of Office is a siluer portrait of Dr. Eugene S. Farleg, the first President of Wilkes. Dr. Farley's portrait is surrounded bU gilt oak leaues commemorating his strong leadership of the emerging institution. leaues 26 �FENNER QUADRANGLE FIRST AID - Medical personnel are available for first aid assistance and emer$encies. They are located at the Classroom/Office Building, room 110. An ambulance is positioned by the side entrance of the Classroom/Office Building. Should you need assistance please contact an usher or a security officer. PHOTOGMPHS and VIDEOTAPING Because of space limitations, safety and control, no one, except the professional photographer and members of the press with appropriate credentials, will be allowed access to the stage area for the purpose of taking photographs or videotaping. A photograph will be taken of each graduate as the diploma is presented by the president. A videotape of the entire ceremony will also be made available to interested - glraduates. REST ROOMS rooms are available on the first floor of the Classroom/ - Rest office Building and in the first floor lobby of the Stark Learning center. BEVERAGES site. - Soda is available for purchase at the rear of the Commencement TELEPHONE Pay telephones are available in the lobby of the stark Learning Center and at the Classroom/Office Building. - A reception following commencement wilr be hetd on the lawn between Kirby and chase Halls immediotety following the ceremong. If the weather is inclement, the reception wil be hetd al the pickerinj Dining Hall. ! I i i I I 27 �ARNAUD C. MARTS SPORTS AND CONFERENCE CENTER Medical personnel are available for first aid assistance at the First Aid station located in the lobby. Should you need assistance please contact an usher or a security officer. FIRST AID - limitations, safety and control, no one, - Because of space except the professional photographer and members of the press with appropriate 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. A videotape of the entire ceremony will also be made available to interested graduates. PICTURE-TAKING REST ROOMS Rest rooms are accessible from the first and second floor lobbies. Rest rooms are also located on the lower level. - Water is available at the drinking fountains on the first floor of the building. Soda is available for sale at the concession stand in the lobby. Proceeds from the sale of soda will benefit the General Scholarship Fund. BEVERAGES - TELEPHONE-Pay telephones are available on the lower level and the second floor. Local police will divert traffic from the front of the Marts Center following the ceremony. Please cooperate with the police officers and follow their directions as they attempt to alleviate traffic congestion. 28 ��AIIIERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL O beautiful for spacious skies, for amber uaues of grairy For purple mountain majesties aboue the fruited plain. America! America! God shed his groce on thee, And crown thg good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. O beautiful for patriot dreom that sees begond the gears, Thine alaboster cities gleam, undimmed by human tears. America! America! God shed his grace on thee, And croum thg good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. Words by Katherine Lee Bates Music bg Samuel A. Ward ALIUA IUATER Wilkes, our Alma Mater, We pledge our hearts to thee, Honor, faith, and courage, Ttuth and logalty, In our work and in our pleasure, Guide us as a friend; We shall alwags loue thee, Logal to the end. Thou shalt lead us onward In search of finer things. Mag we find the wisdom That thg spirit brings. May our deeds of loue and seruice Euer swell thy fame - Wkes, we stond to greet thee! Glory to thg name. Words and Music bg Eleanor C. Farley � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commencement Programs, 1941-2020 Description An account of the resource Wilkes College and Wilkes University Commencement programs from 1941 when the college was a satellite campus of Bucknell University through Winter 2020. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1941-2020 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF files Type The nature or genre of the resource Programs Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource May 16, 1998 51st Annual Spring Commencement Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program