219 15 4130 https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/8b159e067814104a751301ce70ef84b1.pdf 11a7042554167d68cc79cd65f93b0751 PDF Text Text WINTER l:::L:.!:T:::'.:::i*:::::,',!tt'':;;.:,:,,,;............ Sunday January 18, 2004 2:00 p.m. Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center \^r WILKES UNIVERSITY The power ot' independent thinking }' ��WILKES {/'NIVERSITY Winter Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees Sunday Afternoon January 18,2004 at two o'clocLt �Ordq of Exqcises XFANFARE AND PROCESSIONAL President Garfield's lnaugural . Margh Ar r angem ent, WELCOME Jol:tn Phihp Sousa D o ro thy Ko tzman Maravene Loeschke Provost *INVOCATION ......... Kevin qughenbagsfr C o o r dinator, C ampus *AMERICA, THE GREETiNGS BEAUTiFUL............... .............. Interf aith Wordsby KatheineLeeBates Muslcby Samuel A.Ward Arr aniement, Bitl MoJfit Joseph E. Gilmour President Beverly B. Hiscox Board of kustees Anne Y. E Lin Chafi Faculty AlJairs Council Professor of Pharmacy Practice Kathryrr Gowisnok'04 Member oJ the Graduating Class *The audience is requested to nse. �Ordq of Fxucises ADDRESS ... John H. Hepp Assistant CONFERRING OF THE DEGREES.......... P rof essor, History .. Joseph E. Gilmour President *BENEDICTION................. .... Kevin Gaughenbaugh C o o r dinat o r, C ampus Interf aith *RECESSIONAL Arr angement, Music providedby the Wilhes Unittersig Band Philtp G. Simon, Conductor *The audience is requested to nse. Ro ger Smith �MASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Master of Business Administration Degree * Victor E. Scelba Il 5 AdamMatthew Moles'hy 5 CanJ.Winger *'5 EinMeehan Oliyer Master of Science Degree with a major in Education * SharonE. Ahers * Stephanie Arner * Penny Sue Arnold James R. Domzalshi Jaclyn E. Baher Susanl. BarJord Valeie Eblin OlgaMane Ehrhart CassandraBaron ElissaJ. Eisner Heather Anne Catheine Elchisah Christy Graves Emigh Maijo Fisher Mary-TheresaE. Ford Tami Lynn Ford * * Mary K. Dideon GeraldK. Dieter Rebecca AnnBassoline * Wendy J. Beard Lynn Becher * Jennit'er Heather Bremmer Bednar *'e Julie Ray Beidler * Jeannine Stephanie Jean Borzio MarnellJ. Fortuner Angela S. Breidinger Michael J. Bncher Keith A. Brosious IoanM. Gaetaniello Blase * * * * * * ShannonL. Freedland Lauralee Z. Gambone I Susan Kay Giberson JoelTimothy Brosius * * Michelle G. Brown Wanda S. Brubaher LisaM. Burhett VictoiaNicole * * Couse Burse * * * * D av enp *,e Penny Lee Derr Allen G. Holtzer Colleen Anne Hoover PatnciaK. Hosler DanielR Jopp AngelaM. Kaintz * MichaelKang Thomas A. Dame Loretta Ruth Anne Heintzelman *' Diane Elaine Himmelberger * DonaldR. Holdredge, Jr. Nancy J. Centrella JillMane Chowanes Cole en e Mary LouW. Henninger Carla Conner Rachel L. Corson e William L. Creps Heather Crystal Cronh * Tammy L. Crooh * Jodie R. Hagerty let'frey James Harding * Michael AlanHarttey, Jr. L. Campbell * Jennit'er LisdMicciche Celuch * Jodi Lynn Gruver Beth Keiber or t * lenniJer ToddD. Kennedy * Rachel AmandaKlemmer 5 DeltaMuDelta e Pennsylvania Pincipal CertiJication * Degree in Absentta �MASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Master of Science Degree with a major in Education (continued) Daniel A. Rempp Kathleen L. Reutlinger Korin J. * Jennifer Douglas Wilson Kucera * MartinaR. Kull Barry G. Kushner Diane RitaLangan * Denise C. Leschah * Melissa A. Ughtner * NihiJ. Richardson * GretchenM. Ripple * Keith C. Ronalds * en J ohn Lind enmuth *'e Theresa Bittner Madison Debra Susan E. L. Dianne Mary Mascari Nicole Ehzabeth Mastrangelo S t eph e * AnnMarchetti * Martin * * * LauraR. Maun )t 'r Mernch * Sue A. Middaugh * KnstinAnnWolfeMiller * TreenaL. Miller Stacie A. Miscavage Robin Leigh Moorhead *'e KevinMoran * Carie Lynette Morns * Charles R. Mulvany III * EileenMary Musselman * DavidR. Musser * Chad A. NefJ * GretchenDattisNepa * LauneNissen-Mott * KnstaM. Orwig * Pamela A. Ottermeyer Mane Paterson * Julie Sharon Ann Patnch Kristin L. Patselas * Steven T. Patterson * Michael Percotti * Bernadette M. Pesayento * Pamela C. Peters * Chnstopher Ronald Piasechi * Sara Pierontoni * BecLry Miller Pryor Joseph Jacob Rossi Lorell S. Rueppel Deidre Maie Sacco Susan S. Saxton Katharine M. Scheerer BoydD. Semhen Doreen Adianne Shema RichardWayne Sholly Diane Frances Siani Monica A. McKerns Jacqueline Lee Patricia A. Michelinc Nicole S. Rosho *'e David Slater * * * * * Colleen Anne Smith ThadJames Smith Stephen S. Spengler GinaMane Speranzo Constance R. Statile Timothy Jon Stauffer SandraJ. Stehman * Brendan K. Stehr :F SandraS. Stewart Chns tina Mich ell e S to sh ach * Chnstina Strausser * Susan A. Strubinger )F * * * * Ltsa F. Stryher Michelle Lee Styer Thomas C. Tasco Anthony S. Toto, Jr. Corey M.'twig *'e Ltsa KarenVarano * Marlene Veet * e Chris J. Venna * Michael S. Venna e Daniel C. Walter * Todd A. Wegman {' I{tershaN. Witehead * Chistopher L. Wilbur '< Philip C. Williams, e Pennsylttania Pnncipal CertiJication * Degree in Absentia Sr. �MASTE,R?S DEGREE CANDIDATES I Master of Science Degree I with a major in Education (contlnued) i 3"i,ou,Yii,i,r,,^woodward : #:,f i!:fr#Y Master of Science Degree with a major in Engineering Aandrq Selthar Auzumeedi ShtpraMishra l Chandraltanth Gangaji l * Degree in Absenha �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Summa Cum Laude 4'7'8't2 Tard Lyn Beynon, Psy cholog Elementary Education, Second Degree 7'8 Kathryn Gowisn:oh, Communications t'6'1't'13 Laurd M. Osborn, English Philo sophy, Sec ond Maj or 6 Katie Pierson, English Magna Cum Laude 8 Cheie GJellea History 6't3 Gregory David Specter, English 5 Michael Thomas Stash, Business Administration 6,8 Apnl Michelle Tredinnich, English Elementary Education, S econd D egree Cum Laude *'8 Janae Elizabeth DiPtppa, Psychology Elementary Education, Second Maj or *,8 Kistin E. Dow, Psychology Elementary Education, Se cond Mq or *'e'tt Kelly Annlassen, English 5 Rebecca Lee Menges, Business Administration 8 Matthew William Ralph, Psychologt Elementary Education, Second D egree B Robin Renee Shillingsford, Psycholog Elementary Education, Second Major I ' AlphaChi a ChiAlphaEpsilon 5 DeltaMuDelta 6 HonorsinEnglish Kappa Delta Pt I tt Phi Sigma Pennsyh,ania Teacher CertiJicdtion t3 Sigma Tau Delta Degree in Absentia * Tau t2 Psi Ai �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDAIES The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Accounting Stacey A. Golembeshi Jonathan Andrew Henry Marcel A. LeBlanc * SarahB. Rauer * Sarah Lynn Sishovich .ludith Tobin Telechowshi Business Administration 5 KnstenMaieDrust Lyn Farrugla Jason Holloway KnstynM. Kelly 5 ohn Vincent ames Lubrano J J B nan J o s eph Ri c c ar delli 2 JoAnnK. Shigo BryanD. Wech MichaelF. Lee Communications a Kathleen S. Awad Lori M. Krout Sociologt, SecondMajor lemberly AnnMartino Alexander Thomas Jacob Hairston * Matthei Guy MidhifJ Marh C James lohn I. Timms Criminology Josine Clarh Franhs RyanBurhe Sociology, JohnStrelish *'14 Zachary Zangan SecondMqor Elementary Education Jennifer L. Tallman English * Deborah A. Weidow History WilliamF. Carey 2 Alpha Sigma \o Ronald Bernard Kry siewshi 5 Delta W Delta I Pennsylttania Teacher CertiJication to PhiAlphaTheta ta SigmaThetaTau * Degree inAbsentia ltmbda a Chi Alpha Epsilon �t- BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES The College of Arts; Humanities, and Social Sciences Philosophy .lohnM. Stassen Political Science AdamKowalczyh Psychology Enca ElizabethBoyer Elementary Education, Second Mgor ThomasM. Craparo Lindsay Felicetti I lulia Eileen Gordon :* Elementary Education, Second Mq or Jennifer Mane JefJery JessicaMaguire Mansa Ann Michaels B Rene€ Dantelle Pnbish Tammy Jean Surayicz * Sociology ' Nicole Mane Fetch Spanish 8 Loretta A. Tambasco Elementary Educallon, Second Major 8 Petnsyltania Teacher CertiJication * Degree in Absentia �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES The College of Science and Engineering Biology ' Apnl Lee Glahn Computer Information Systems David B. DiBoniJazio, Jr Cheryl Ann Stachowiah Computer Science * MichaelV Burhe Earth Jeremy & Environmental 8 Charles Angelo * TamisueFlinchbaugh Hill Science * Kyle Owen Rush JosephJ. Stein Engineering Management * Stephen A. I{night Environmental Engineering MarhH.Weir Mathematics *'8 RyanJ. Lobb Mechanical Engineering * Michael John Santuh 3 B eta B etd B eta B P ennsylv ania Teacher Cer tiJication * D e gre e in Ab s entia �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES The Nesbitt College of Pharmacy and Nursing Summa CumLaude Timothy WirtT,Nursing Cum Laude Lisa Gimbi,Nursing Nursing ' * ToddBurda Wilkes lJniversity * AmeeMuheshMehta Medical lJniversity of Lubin - 8 Degree in Absentia �Scholarly Societies and Special Designations 1 2 Denotes Membershtp in Alpha 3 a Denotes Membership in Beta Beta Beta 5 8 e r0 tt t) 13 t4 * the National College Honor Scholarshrp Society. Denotes Membership in the Eta Pi Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda. the honor socieg recognizingthe academic excellence of adult part-time students. flsnsvs in Biolog. Epsilon, the Honorary Society which recognizes Denotes Membershrp in Chi Alpha students who were admitted to the Ilniversig through Higher Education Access Opportunig programs. Denotes Membershtp in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Delta Mu Delta, the National Honor So 6 7 Ai, ciety in Business Administration. Denotes Honors in English. Denotes Membershtp in the Phi Phi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the International Honorary Society in Education. Denotes Candidate t'or Pennsylvania Teacher Certification. Denotes Candidate Jor Pennsylvania Pnncipal CertiJication. Denotes Membershtp in Phi Alpha Theta, the National Honorary Society in History. Denotes Membership in Phi Sigma Tau, the National Honor Society in Philosophy. Denotes Membershtp Psi Chi, the National Honorary Socieg in Psychologt. Denotes Sigma Tau Delta, the National Honorary Society in Membership in Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Honor Society for Nursing. Degree in Absenlia Aapkr of Sigma in English. Theta Tau, the lnternational �The I-Jniversity Mace and Presidential Chain of Office The mace and the presidential chain oJ ofJrce used in academic celebrations represent traditions dating to the sixteenth century. The mace symbolizes the authonty of the uni- versity and the chain oJ offtce designates the presidentialleadershtp oJ the academy. The Wilhes l)ntuersity mace and presidential chain oJ ot'Jice were giJts of local donors 'Wilhes. They and were Jirst used in 1970 at the inauguration of the second president of were designed by Ottie Hill Chwaleh '61 and executed by l{urt Matzdorf , a nationally recognized gold and silversmith from the State University oJ New Yorh at New Paltz. TheUnivercity Mace The sterling sily er mace has a gllt hnob at its base and a gilt circle at the top be anng the inscnption "Wilhes College 1933." The bowl, nsingabove the nech of the mace, srgnit'ies Wilhes-Barre\ role as a meltingpot, forming a new and vigorous community of people from many different bachgrounds. This theme is reiterated in the inscription oJ the IJniversity's motto "IJnity Amidst Diversity" which surrounds the Wper part oJ thebowl. The gllt Jlame symboliTes the enlightenment gained from higher education, while the piece of anthracite coal set in the center oJ the flame commemorates the oigln of the University in a communig hnownJor its coal miningpast. The Presiilential Chain of Office The Presidential Chdtn oJ OfJice, created Jrom sterling silveq has alternatingbowls and gllt fl,ames, repeatingthe motiJ of the mace. On the front oJ the t'our-foot chainhangs a gilt seal oJWilheswhichis suspendedt'rom a cluster of oahleaves with acorns, suggesting the strength and sturdiness oJ future generations. On thebach of the Presidential Chain oJ Olfice is a silver portrait of Dr. Eugene S. Farley, the first President oJ Wilhes. Dr. Farley\ portraitis surroundedby gilt oahleayes commemoratinghis strongleadershrp of the emerg- inginstitution. r �AMERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL O beautijul for spacious shies, for amber waves of grain, For purple mountain mqesties abo te the fruited plain. Ameica! Amenca! God shedhis grace on thee, And crown ttry good withbrotherhood Jrom sea to shining sea O beauttful for patnot\ dream that sees beyond the years, Thine alabaster cities gleam, undrmmedby human tears. America! Amenca! God shedhis grace on thee, And crown t't'ry good withbrotherhood from sea to shining sea Wordsby Kathenne Lee Bates Musicby SamuelA.Ward ALMA MATER Wilhes, our AlmaMater, We pledge our hearts to thee, Honor, Jaith. and courage, Truth andloyalty, ln our worh andin our pleasure, Guideus as aJnend; We shall alwayslove thee, Loyal to the end. Thou shalt lead us onw ard ln search May of Jtner things. find the wisdom Thatthy spintbnngs. we May our deeds of love and service Ever swell thy Jame Wllhes, we stand to greet thee! - Glory to thy name. Words andMusicby Eleanor C. Farley 'held in the ballroom A reception for graduates and their t'amilies wlll be of the Henry Student Center immedtately t'ollowingthe ceremony. � 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 18, 2004 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/ab5feaf13127b07bbe10d26281ed9bf6.pdf 93fd261c9d04900f7ddb43f67c8413de PDF Text Text SUMMER COMMENCEMENT for the Conferring of Degrees a aa aa a a..a. aa a. aa aa a a a!.irior.t.liiil.r Sunday September B, 2002 2:00 p.m. Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center ait:'' ?, .g*A, \^r WIIKES UNIVERSITY Q,',. the power of independent thinkinq j* ��WILKES UNJVERSITY Summer Commencement r for the Confernng of Drgrees Sanday Afternoon September B, 2002 at two o'cloch �Ordq of kwcises XFANFARE *PROCESSIONAL TrurnpetVoluntary ..............JeremiahClarhe WELCOME Maravene Loeschke Proyost *INVOCATION ......................... ........Rev. Dr. WalterA. Placek P olish N ational P *AMERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL..........,.... C atholic Church r of essor Ementus, Phy sics Wordsby KathenneLeeBates Musicby SamuelA.Ward GREETINGS .............. Joseph E. Gilmour President Frank Henry Board oJ Trustees Anne Y. E Lin Chai4 Faculty At'fairs Council ProJessor oJ Pharmacy Practice Beth Ann Fedor'99 Member of the Graduating Class *The audience is requested to ise �ADDRESS . .............. Deborah R. Tindell Assistant CONFERRING OF THE DEGREES............ P rofessor oJ Psy chologlt Joseph E. Gilmour President XALMA MAIER *BENEDICTION Eleanor C. Farley .............:....... Kevin Gaughenbaugh C o o rdin ato r, C ampus Inte rfaith *RECESSIONAL TrumpetTune.......... ..........JeremiahClorhe Music providedby the Wilhes University Brass Ensemble *The audience is requested to nse. �DOCTOR OF PHARMACY CANDIDATES Cum Laade 1,6 Rose MoraaNyahundi *LtchT. Julio Castillo 1 Alpha Chi 6 Rho Ai *Degree in Absentia k �MASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Master of Business Administration Degree * *'5 Corey Sheila Mane Malahow shi s l{nstin Theresa Prebola 5 Enc ZaneWolfe 5 N. Yanoshah Matthew Jude J ohn Yencha *kacy Zullo Master of Science Degree with a major in Education *SherneBauer Ainsley J ulia lrene Alandar Alb nght *FranJ. Alderson * J enily n F r anh Amb r o s e c chi a *Patncia A. Appel Angelique Eiche Bailor *Enc Andrew Baltz *JustinM. Bqrbush Susan E. Barnisin CassandraMane Baron *LisaJ. Barr *KarenM. Brubaher *R. KennethBuch, Jr. Carol Lynne Burhe Douglas John Burney *BianJ. Burychha *Suzanne LynnBurychha Anne M. Butler Melissa Grace Calucci *Bruce S. Campbell *Karla Carlucci lanetJ. Barrasso Mana SemideiBarrett Anthony William Carty *Shelli Ann Casner *Nchard K. Cassels *Sueann Barron *Jonelle Leigh Cavill KendraM. Bartush *Chad C. Cenone *Elizabeth S. Chadwich *Janetta Baugess Mary E. Bennett LyndaM. Berdan *Michael C. Childs *NaomiMichelle Chmil PatnchMichaelBilbow *KendraBlasi Yvonne Denise Chnstie *Brad A. Bloszinshy *Enn Cott Comly *ReaganLynnBombich Jennifer A. Boone Grace Clauss *Mananne Condella nRhondaL. Cooh *Amy kryhMooreBoylr Della C. Brammer KarenJ. Crowe *ToddJ. Culyer *Jessica Lynne Brans Sharon Lee Daniels Michelle Ann Chistine B roohs *Mildred A. K. Bross 5 DeltaMuDelta Melissa A.Day *SusanDeCinti *Degree in Absentia �MASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Master of Science Degree with a major in Education (continued) xCraigMichael Deitnch RonaldJoseph Geise *Richard C. Del-ong *M. Elisabeth C. Gerdes * Chnstopher Matthew Gill *Jane Gill Mary DeNault *James Anthony Deroba, Jr. Master of Science inEducation, SecondDegree *Kimberley Ann Golden MarciaJ. Goralczyh I-ori Ann Ricci Goss *Lon Ann Graham * Randolph lr el an d G r anger ShenL. GrofJ *LyndaDeTurh *Julie M. DiGiacomo *Daniel L. Digwood *RobertJames Doughton *Thoma Dale Dyshuh DianneL. Eberhardt *Samantha AnnEdwards *Therese A. Ehrenreich * J enniJ er Ly *Jason nn Eis enhart PamelaJ. Guldin-Evans *Alanl. Eisenhuth *AevelandR. Elmy, *kslieM. * Jr. *Katlry AnnEnglert R. Eyans *BorbaraFabi *MichaelJ. Heimbach *Barbara Jean Heivly *Michael Edwin Henasey Tammy R. Feeser *PaulaMane Fehlinger *Enc J. Hess *Gregory L. Hetich, Jr. Kmberly A. Holfman *Knstina Hoffman * *William Patich Fortin * Gunushey en Hichey H anaJin Dorothy Jo AnnHartney *Jejftey A. Heim Beth Ann Fedor *Bonnie H. Fiedler Kns Lester Field.er *TawnyaRenae Finney *Charlene Rae Fisher *Kerrie A. Fitzsimmons *Lynn A. Fleming Inura Pieroni Flores C olle *Laune A. Haney PatnchHanlon Kimberly M. HartenJels Rochelle P Evanoushy *Darin I Gross *CreliaM. Grudeshi * Rita Maie Angela Gubbio tti Stephanie N. F redenchson JenniJer Freund Gregory F. Fisch *Molly A. Gainard *Dennis Galligani Di Anne L. Galm *Holly D. Gambler Nancy L. Gaugler *JessicaLynn Gehman RobinR. Hohe Chis ti e Leis te r H ol derman *I{tmberly S. Holley *Judith Ellen Horrochs *BrianJ. Hough Randy M. Hydro *RonaldR. Jechell, Jr. *R. ScottJefJery Kenneth Peter Jones *kacy M. Jones Robertwilliam Kachmar *SusanMane Kandianis *Degree in Absentia I J 'll �MASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Master of Science Degree with a major in Education (continued) *AliciaKay Mengle *Deannd S. Michener * Mi chelle P russi a Mistishin Nchard Andrew Morelli *Jane Mane Keeny *kaciL. Keller *Alan Kesinger *ChistinaL. Yrnorr Ann M ane Ko chub *MichaelH. Muller *EnnL. Murray a-Blashi *laniceM. Kraft *Stephanie Rae Myers *SusanJean Nelson Julie Gower Kresge Elizabeth A. Kromko *Eic LaFave J. *Michael R. LaFave Kmberly A. Nemitz *Scott Nice *Lisa Anne Niewinshi Kerry Leigh O'Neill * V ir gnia S p r anhl e P arhs Peter Johnl-amana Stacey A.I-amanna *Jennifer LynnLarsen *William Anthony Parhs *PatichPatte *EicaMane l-asho *SarahM. Leach *MichelleM. ksjach *David lr,'tingLevy *Gail Long PamelaL. Paulino *David Andrew Pegher o *Bonnie E. Loomis-Koch *Michelle l-oreh Kmb erly Michelle P egher *Abby Gale Peich *Jon M. Petncoin *CarolynM. Pfaff NoraE. Phillips *Jeffrey L. Lucas *Sarah A. Lucas GailL. Lund *Maunsa Ann Pieczynshi *BarbaraT. Lutat lulie Anne Pierson Maria A. Popma *Andrea Lynn Lystad Deborah S. Maci *Shelleymane Magan Kathl e en M elchio r r e M ahe Gregory G. Protzman Matthew Quinn EllenRasimovich Paul D. Rearden, Jr. Sharon Elizabeth Reed *Heather M. Reeder r *Julie Maloney *DavidE. Marcheh Deborah Lee Mareh *Chnstopher E. Martin *Stacey Ann Ressler .leffrey D. Martin Lisa Renee Martin * *JamesH. McCabe CnstinaMcCoy *JohnE. McKernan M Janelle E. Rhule ary M ar gare t Rittenhous e BarbaraJeanNzzo Deborah AnnRoa Jennifer A. Rolle *RobertW Mcl-aughlin *Stacey M. Meches *Marh B. Rosenberger *JenniJer M. Ross *Roger Alan Sager SusanJ. Mendes *Degree in Absentia �MASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Master of Science Degree with a major in Education (continued) *Nicole Noel Keefer Sarnpson *Michael L. Saylor *Amy L.Stochslager *Karen Rossman Styers *Kelly * * Jeanette Sayre Angelo I oseph S chif ano Seay *Mary Connie Buchman Segedy *Heather Serba Georgiann M. Setser * T. Sweeney Caroline J anoy ec Tassone *Lacy D. Taylor *Wendy L. Tedesco A. Shinshie *Diane L. Temple *CharlotteW Thomas MaureenTheresa Siglin AlenaVaughan Sinton *CraigRobert Shaluba * J ennif er Suzanne Smith *Lisa Ann Smith *MarciaL. Smith *SteyenW Smith *Gina Cara Snyder *Km th Sulliv an MelissaD. Sywenshy KevinM. Seyer *Jachie e *Melani Sunderland Karen A. Sura-McHale Ltsa Ann Swan *Laune A. SchoJield Mary Margaret N ancy Elizab *Gene Thrash *Lynn Ann Toolan *Sandra R. Toronzi Scott Charles Walter *Gary A. Ward *Cathy L. WarJel *SandraM. Weismandel Socash Jayne A. Spata Renee E. Wetterau Kelly A. Spoch Renee Joy Wewer *Denine M. Williams * B r o ohe M attson Wol gemuth *Stacey Ann Stach *Roger A. Stafford * MaryAnnE. Stanton Kathl e en D ernp s ey Wo o ds RonaldJay Starnes *KathleenMane Steger *RrhA. Shawnal. Wygrala *AileenM. Yadush *Joseph R. Zelinshe Stehman *Michelle Lea Stenroos Margaret A. Zillnshi Mary ReglnaStephens Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Sinivasa R. Surapaneni *Degree in Absentia �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES College of Art, Sciences and Professional Studies Summa Cum Laude / Michelle A. Lahitshy,Nursing Bachelor of Business Administration *Albert L. Chase *Alex C. DeJesus 3 *Marc Anthony Galli Ddvid Aaron Spath *'4'5 EdwardDonlin Earth and Environmental Science e Melissa Ann Reilly Mechanical Engineering I DayidBradley Roberts Medical Technology JasonM. Householder 3 Alpha Sigma 8 Sigma X Lambd.a e a Ai Alpha Epsilon s Candidate Jor Pennsyhania Teacher Delta Mu Delta Certit'icahon 7 Sigma Theta Tau *Degree in Absentia �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Psychology Berneshy SecondMajor 2'3 Patncia A. Shimonis Eyans Sociolog, SecondMaior Andrew Michael Gavlich John P a,e Sociology, Elementary Education, SecondMajor JosephM. Rugjero Sociology *'2 *Jamie A. Golden John Anthony Rallo, Jr. AngelaV Brown Melody Apil George Theatre Arts TilaParis Angley '? e Delta Lqmbda a 3 Chi Alpha Epsilon Alpha Sigma Candidate Jor Pennsylvania Teacher Certfication *Degree in Absantia Alpha Kappa III ChistaMichaleh �Scholarly Societies Denotes Membershrp in Alpha Chi, the National College Honor Scholarship Society. Denotes Membership in Alpha Kappa Delta, the lnternational Honorary Society in Sociologr. , 6- Denotes Membershrp in the Eta Pi Chapter oJ Alpha Sigma Inmbda, the honor society recogniTingthe academic excellence of adult part-time students. F ; * *. Denotes Membership in Chi AlphaEpsilon, the Honorary Society which recognizes students who were admitted to the l|niyersity through Higher Education Access u Opportunity programs. w Denotes Membershtp in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Delta Mu Delta, the National Honor in Business Admirustr ation. F: Y r.- S ociety ,: Denotes Membershrp ,. Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the lnternational ri , 8 9 in Rho Ai, the Nattonal Honor Society in Pharmacy. Honor Society Jor Nursing. Denotes Membership in and achnowledgmentby Signa Denotes Candidates Degree in absentia for Pennsylvania K, the ScientiJic Research Society. Teacher Certificanon. �The LJniversity Mace and Presidential Chain of Office The mace and the presidential choin of olfrce used in academic celebrations represent traditions dating to the suteenth century. The mace symbolizes the authonty of the uni- wrsig and the chain oJ ffice designates the presidentialleadershtp of the academy. The WilhesUniversity mace andpresidential chaln of ffice were giJts of local donors and were first used in 1970 at the inauguration of the second president of Wilhes. They were designed by Ottie Hill Chwaleh '61 and executed by Kurt Matzdorf , a nationally recognized gold and silversmith from the State Universig of New Yorh atNew Paltz. TheUnitercity Mace The sterling silver mace has a gilthnob at itsbase and a gllt circle at the top beaing the inscnption "Wilhes College 1933." The bowl, nsing abow the nech of the mace, signit'ies Wilhes-Barre's role as a meltingpot, forming a new and figorous communig oJ people from many different bachgrounds. This theme is reiterated in the inscnption oJ the University\ motto "Unity AmidstDiversity" which surrounds the Wper part oJ thebowl. The giltJlame symbolizes the enlightenment gainedJromhigher education, while the piece anthracite coal set in the center of the flame commemorates the ongln of the University in a community hnownfor its coal miningpast. oJ The Presiilential Chain of Office The Presidential Chain oJ Office, created from sterling silver, has alternatingbowls and gllt Jlames , repeating the motif of the mace . On the front oJ the Jour-foot chain hangs agllt seal oJWilheswhichis suspendedfrom a cluster of oahleaveswith acorns, sugesting the strength and sturdiness of future generations. On thebach oJ the Presidential Chain of Office is a silver portrait of Dr. Eugene S. Farley, the first President of Wlhes. Dr. Farley s portraitis surroundedby inginstitution. gllt oahleaves commemoratinghis strongleadership oJ the emerg- ��AMERICA, THE BEI\UTIFUL O beaut{ul Jor spacious slties,Jor amLber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties above the fruited plain. Amenca! Arr"eica! God shedhis grace on thee, And crown tlry goodwithbrotherhoodJrom sea to shinLngsea. O beautifut for patiot dream that sees beyond the years, Thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmedby human tears. Amenca! Amenca! God shedhis grace on thee, And crown thy good withbrotherhood from sea to shining sea. Wordsby Kathenne Lee Bates Musicby Samuel A. Ward ALMA MATER Wilhes, our AlmaMater, We pledge our hearts to thee , Hono4 faith, and courage, Truth andloyalty, In our worh andin our pleasure, Guide us as afnend; We shall alwayslove thee, I-oyal to the end. Thou shalt lead us onw ard In search finer things. May we find the wisdom Thattlry spiitbnngs. oJ May our deeds oJ love and service Ever swell thy fame Wilhe! we stand to greet thee! - Glory to tlry name. Words andMusicby Eleanor C. Farley A reception for graduates and their Jamilies will be held in the Ballroom of the Henry Student Center immediately followingthe ceremony. � 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 September 8, 2002 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/b491e15b432c50fcfe03816914801d0e.pdf 3d370e3dfa699b3d79bf8dffcdbc4737 PDF Text Text @4ai Wilkes Universiry's Fifty-Fifth Annual SpnwG COMTmxCEMENT For the Conferring of Degrees Safr,Lrday,Mry Eidrt *fr, Twoihousffid andTwo 77a.m. �Academic Costume The celebration of Commencement is surroundedby nch traditions. The established convene to recognize ofJicially the newest group the Faculty community of scholars and welcome them in fellowshtp. Graduates don oJ protten scholars the Graduates the attire thatfor yearshas symbolized scholarly dttqinment. - - During the Middte - Ages those seehing an education traveled to European centers oJ learning. Centers oJ leorning and uniyersities were closely allied with the cleics of the time, andthe scholars donned garb similar to thotwornby the clerg. This evolvedinto the ac ademi c unif o rm, a I ong bl ach gow n, ho o d, an d c ap, which p r ott e d us eJul f or study ing in unheated and drat'ty butldings. The hood seryed simultaneously as a head covenng, a for coins and alms and the Jorerunner oJ the modern day boohbag. The hood as adorne d with the colors of the univ ersity and designated the y oung scholar\ school or repository w university afJrliation. By their distinctiye clothing the students were set apart and distinguished Jrom the citizens oJ the town; hence the oigln of the phrase "town and gown." Amencan colleges and uniyersities adopted the weaing of the traditional apparel in Colonial nmes, ond o common code Jor academic apparel was established in the midnineteenth century. The hood is the most distinctive feoture oJ academic regalia. The inside of the hood is lined with the fficial colors of the institution; today you see Wilhes graduates weanng hoods lined with the blue and gold colors oJ the lJniversity. The velvet tnm around the outside oJ the hood designates the degree or Jield oJ study oJ the graduates. The velvet colors wornby today s graduates sigtJy GoldenYellow White Drab Pinh Olive - Brown the following: Science Arts, Letters, Humanities Business Administration or Health Administration Music Fine Arts Pharmacy The sgle oJ the gown distinguishes graduatesby the degree they hove earned. Those earning the bachelor's degree wear a simple blach gown with elongated pointed sleeves. Holders oJ the master\ degree wear gowns with alonget; closed, squdre cut sleeve. The doctoral gown Ls tnmmed with velvet stipes on the sleeves and panels of velvet on the front closure of the gown. Some American uniyersities have adopted doctoral gowns in thar distinctive colors. You will notice the slate oJ Columbia, the red oJ Cornell, theburgundy oJ the lJni"tersity oJ Pennsylvania, thebnghtblue oJ the lJni"rersity of Michigan. pitilege weanng academic costume regalia signifies not only the completion oJ a program of studies, but entrance into the comradery of scholarshtp. To haye earned the oJ �WILKES UNIVERSITY The Fifty-Frfth Annual Spring Commencement for the Confewing of Degrees Saturday Morning May 18,2002 at eleven o'cloch �Ordq of kucises FANFARE Fanfare For The Common Man ......... Aaron Copland PROCESSIONAL Entrance and March of the Peers from lolanthe ................Arthur Sullivan (The audience is requested to "ise a the procession enters the area.) ...Jerraes P Rooscnxo WELCOME Vice President Jor Academic AfJairs INVOCATION ........... America, The Beautiful....... .............JeNe O'Bonsrc N,tse'02 .. Wordsby Kathenne Lee Bates Musicby SamuelA.Ward Qhe words oJ- Ameica, The BeautiJul are pinted on thebach cover of the program' The audrence is requested to stand and GREETINGS .............. ioin in the singlng.) ..Joseen E. Gtluoun President Wtt-lutvt H. TnrmvNr'57 Member, Board oJ kustees DesoRAH R. TtNorn Assistont ProJessor oJ Psychologt DesoRAFI BneNor'02 President of the Class of 2002 �Ordq of k*cises THE PRESENTATION OF AWARDS PRESENTA|ION OF HONORARY DEGREE Lours H. Pouer Doctor oJ Laws COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS................. ........ Lours H. Por-r,cx THE CONFERRING OF DEGREES.................................Josneu E. Grr_rrroun Alma Mater ............... .... Eleanor C. Farley (The words of the Alma Mater are pinted on the back coyer of the program. The audience is requested to stand and join in the singlng.) BENEDICTION.......... .......;......... Beru N. DeNNen'02 Student Goy ernment President, 2001 /2002 RECESSIONAL March from Scipio G. F. Handel Music Provided By: Wilhes University Brass Ensemble Terry Ztpay, Conductor Ceol Mor?ipe and Drum Band �HONORARY DEGREE ..... Louts H. Polux DOCTOR OF LAWS A renowned educator, scholar and jurist, you have dedicated much of your life in distinguished service to advance the cause of civil rights in this country. A graduate of Harvard Coilege and the Yale Law School, you served as law clerk for Supreme Court Justice Wiley Rutledge; worked as associate counsel for Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison, at the time the only interfaith, interracial Wall Street law firm; provided counsel for the Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union; served as an attomey for the United States Deparrment of State and special assistant to Ambassador-at-large, Phillip Jessup; at both Yale and the University of Pennsylvania you were appointed Professor and Dean of their presrigious law schools; and now sit as Judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of PA, appointed by President Carter in 1978. A council member for the American Law Institute since l97B and vice president of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund for seven years, you have written scores o[ respected legai articles and a two-volume history of the Constitution and the Supreme Court. Having argued cases before the United States Supreme Court and authored or shared authorship in numerous briefs for cases argued before the Supreme Court, you have had a unique opportunity to contrlbute to the development and reform of the law in the United States. A recent Philadelphia Magazirre cover story named you one of the 76 smartest Philadelphians. A prominent litigator quoted in the article described you as, "The sweetest, state, federal, trial or most scholarly and intellectual judge on the Pennsylvania bench - appeal." Devoted husband ro your lovely wife Katherine, thisJuly you will celebrate 50 years of marriage. Father of five daughters and grandfather of eight, you have lived your extraordinary life always with a family-first philosophy In the last 50 years of our country's history, few have been eyewitness to civil rights reform with the same vantage point as yours. As a member of Thurgood Marshall's inner circle, you were an architect o[ the strategy and shared in writing the brief, for the argument ol Brown v. Board of Education before the United States Supreme Court in 1954. The case launched the modern civil rights movement and led to other court decisions that struck down all forms of legalized racial discrimination. Your commitmen[ to civil rights and liberties took you again and again to the battlegrounds o[unrest in the 1960's. You were there for the Birmingham Boycott in 1963 to help mediate a settlement, and in Montgomery to intervene with theJustice Department on behalf of the Freedom Riders. Public service takes many shapes and forms in our country and occurs at every level of our society, from grassroots activities to the senior levels of our national govemment. Although the level and scope of activity may differ, what is common among those most successful is that they place the interests of others ahead of their own. ln this respect, you have been exemplar. You have dedicated your life to improve the human condition and refute injustice. Your faith in the power of human beings to surrnount prejudice and oppression and live by the rule of law has made you a champion of justice. As a jurist you have demonstrated compassion, a depth and breadth of scholarship, keen powers of analysis, a lofty moral tone, and integrity You enjoy the highest esteem and respect of yourjudicial colleagues and ofthe legal profession. Your entire life you have recognized the promise of democracy and been an example of humanity to which all of us should be beckoned. It is with distinct pleasure that I, by the authority vested in me by the Board of Tiustees of Wilkes University and by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, confer upon you, Louis H.. Pollak, the degree, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, with all the rights and privileges appertaining thereto. �AWARDS THE MABLE SCOTT WANDELL AND STERLING LEROY WANDELL AWARDS .. JeNNinrn Kr-q.rps '02 Jenrnrv Wenn '02 These awards are presented to the man and woruan who haye attained the highest academic average Jor the four years at'Wilhes Unittersity. Presentationby Jeves P RooecHro Vice President for Academic Affairs ALUMNI AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP Th-rs ............. ...............JessrcA ALFERTo ,02 Denonan BnaNor'02 awardrs gptenby theWilhes lJniversig Alumni Associanon b the member of the class considered to have made the strongest contibution to studentlife and the student actlities program of the IJniversity. graduahng ' Presentation by Wu-r-rertl Goloswonr*y'76 President, Wilkes University Alumni Association ARMED FORCES RESERVE OFFICER APPOINTMENT UNITEDSTAIESAIRFORCE.............. .....JouNl-qNcsnew,02 JusrrN Lews'02 LaNcr Menny'02 Presentahonby DorlNe Lr.NN SurrH Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Air Force �DOCTOR OF PHARMACY CANDIDATES Summa Cum Laude ls LauroMcole Gerard 1'1 8 S c ott D avid S ob ocinshi 1'18 Liso Anne Tomaine 18 Robert Andrew Woite 1,1 s'1 8 Ein Kathleen Walsh 18 Jarnce AnnWorobey Magna Cum Laude 15.18 Ritu Chandel 18 Michelle Martin Emiliani 1'15'1s Kelly Mane Kozershi B Billie:Jo Michelle Moore Ronald Michael kaeger 18 Leonardo R. A. Zoppa Cum Laude BnanThomasBryh Danielle Maie Gratalo 5 DonaldE.IYliller lI StevenM. Procopio Apnl Victona Vrabel I Atpha Ai 5 Ai AlphaEPsilon 6 Pi Eta'Sign;t 18 Rho Chi �DOCTOR OF PI{ARMACY CANDIDATES 5 Rene'| Michelle Elizabeth Kolosinshy Bradley D. Baver Jason Malloy Brady Daniel S. Longthore SusanMone Butler DanielM. McConnell 5 Stacey AnnMensch 15 George Eugene Milevich Peter Chang Ryan Sherman Costello Alicia Ann Cymbal.a Anne TranNguyen ls Adam Martin Czeponis ls Ronald Scott Dayis Michelle AnnDuda J ennif er Alexandr a Dunsatt age Heather Ann Ernest 7Js 7 Kathryn Salvagjo PaulMichael Sawarynshi lason Sheahoshi Jennifer Ann Gahwiler Dayid George Germich, Jr. 17 Ted Lee Hall JenniJer LynnPherff JasonDennis Reynotds MaissaBeth Rovnach Robert F. Shuder Peter M. Shupenes ll 1s ClaigJ. Hendichs * t Jason Robert Howay ls KaraAnnlones Bnan Albert Karp Bella Shyartsman Michael John Soyie Mary Grace Tambasco I&tara Mae Thomas AbeerMosaKazmi * Absatia Ai '5 AlphaEpsilon 7 DeltaMu 7 Delta 15 Pi Eta Sigmd n Psr Ai �MASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Master of Business Administration Degree * David Eugene Peer Nancy Perry Fera *'7 MeganRaeFogle David George Germich, Jr. Terrance M. Hora Gary T. LaTorre, Jr. 7 Jane Lois O'Borski * Michael ohn P asonich III J 7 JohnJosephPnce JasonDennis Reynolds MarcellaBeato Souza * Michael ' 7 John Sovie LeoJ.Yerashunas,Jr. Master of Health Administration Degree Margueite M. Salam Master of Science Degree with a major in Education * * * * * Alysia Ann Alaishushi * * * ScottAllenBaylor Dayid C. Bech Eric Bellucci Elizabeth Bender * loelle Kevin Scott Bender * * * * * .James T. Best Matthew Lewis Billman * Enc Joseph Eisele ChadJamesEvans * Tei A. Eytcheson Michael Joseph Funhe * * Kelli Ann Gallagher Elinamane Gallo Fred Gerard Garm * BnanJ. Gasper Margaret A. Gasper * Blubaugh ReginaE. Braun Stephanie Anne Bricher Thomas E. Brogan ElizabethR. Bruno Jason G. E. Gengler * Jeanine Denise A. Gerber * Ghannam Gilboy * JanetL. hciaM. M ar gar ett a Ann Gilho oley * RobinB. CathleenM. Burgoyne * GerardBurns, Jr. Allison Lynn Burrell Darcie H. Bursich * WilliamJ. Callahan * Conrad * JasonM. Kyle Anthony Craven * Curry,Jr. * JohnJ. Jill Ann Dattis Natalie Jane Delp * Maie Dodd Kellie Marie Dulin Jennit'er MelissaK. Aquila Heather Baldaulf MelissaH. Baltzersen * Glembochi Maureen S. Golden ToddM. Gombos Kistin Suzanne * * * DeanJasonDeTurh Julie F. DiDonna lohnPatichHawthorne QnnP Absentia Delta Mu Delta 7 Hedesh Jean A. Heffelfinger Jason AlanHenry Kelly * Grosse Anthony Guerrero DonnaM. Halpin Coleen S. Harleman Hill �MASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Master of Science Degree with a major in Education (continued) * RhondaLee Hope EulaFrances Hurnphrey Cathie Jo Jacobson Mary PhilltpsJohnson EinK. AngelaB. Orwig * R. Bonnie Porter Pajha * * Dina Lynne Palshi PalminaPaylico BernadinePierontoni * Nancy T. Osborne DavidMichaelHoryath * Kistine K. Ilyer * * * Keating Second Degree * * * * Suzanne Davis Klcullen Ronald J. I{trhutis, lr. * Elizabeth Kreuzer * JoAnnKistoJic Kistine M. I{unsman * John Patnch l-amoreaux HeidiD.I-andis L. Lasho * * Thomw Llewellyn * Jacob MeganElizabethl-ong RosannMane Luchanshy * * * * * * * * arb ar a Kah ar eha M alinow shi Allyn-Jane Marhs * Elizab eth H. Maurer-Minnich BidgetMcAndra,tt * Chistopher Michael McCffiey * Lon A. McDevitt * UsaM. McGee * * * Andrew Melchor * James MichaelJ. Metarho * * * * Denise L. Reinoehl Nancy L. Rissell Lisa Ann Rissinger KennethS. Rossi Can Taylor Schnitzenbaumer Kathle en Quinn Michelle Luhens AnitaM. Luhndge Timotlry P Lynch B MarhBurleigh,Potter OlgaMilagros Ramirez * Joseph Michelle L. Sames * Adolph Louis Sappe * Kathleen A. SchalJer * JenniJer PamelaTicekahey * Mary C. Polizn Thomas Sainclair, Jr. * GretchenE. Lange * Rachael ke ltsco * Pierontoni * Jelfrey SuzannePierontoni Master of Science in Education, * * EdwardM. Migliore ReedM. Miller S eargent SarahE. Shipman Marc Alan ShoenJelt AmandaJane Shuler TonL. Simmons Melody Ann Singer Mary CatheineSmith Paul A. Soholoshi, Sr. Scott Alan Spatz MilissaE. Spera KathleenWta Stannard Theresa Ann Stimson ElwoodT. Strait Amy L. Talaber Randy Lee Teter Timothy EdwardTirjan DonaldTerry Toth * Ginakaynor * Deborah Mary Lorsong Turton MargaretMoncavage Stephanie J. Moon Yyonne M. Moore Knsg E. Veet Judtth AnnMullishy * * * * JoyaMuta NtaM. Myron Ann L. Nobile * lelfrey V Null * * Absentia 9 Marlene F. Veet LisaManeWalcott LindaWebbWalsh Brenda Chnstine Wathins EncJoelWeiland �MASTER?S DEGREE CANDIDAIES Master of Science Degree with a major in Education (continued) * KevinDanielWillson * * JoAnnWelch BarbaraM.Worden DonnaJ.Wdmer * Danielle C. Fetters Yoder * Rebecca E. Wiener * MichaelWayne Ziegler * Monique lluguetteWilliams Master of Science Degree with a major in Nursing 21 BarbaraK. Buxton 21 ToddBnanHastngs 21 KathleenB. Hubbard * Absentia 21 21 JohnBradley Mrugal " Mary ElizabethPacsha SigmdTheta Tau IO �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies Summa Cum Laude 1'17'22,24 1213't5 Amanda Lee Carleton, Psychologl t7 Colleen Marie Cole . PsvcholosyEl? m e n t a ry Educ aiio ni Se *'21 Chnstian Finh, Nursing 1,1s tj'I2 t3I5'20 23 confM oi o, BidnP. Kelly, Cornputer Science Jenni[er Klaips, En|lish Co m m u ni ca tions, Se cond M ajor r)3 Cassandra lbstah. Psycholosy Ele mentary EducaLioil, 1,4'8,1 Secoid M alor eorge Luizza, Biologt 7'1s SethW. Nye, Business Administration s,22,24 Anthony G 6 Timothy G er ald Phelps, Mathematics Peter Lloyd Redmond, Physics 1'7 Connie M. Ryan, Accounting 1'13'1 15'22 1'4 8'1s'2224 1'4'8'1s'2225 Jennifer Vodzah, Btology Jeflrey P. \Nard, Biology Spantsh. Second Degree 1'15'2i Bethany J. Yenner, Communications Magna Cum Laude tz'ts Jill Bonaf e de, Communications Elementary Education, Second Degree 11 Monica Mane DeAngelo, Enyironmental Engineeing 2' I 7 Angela .Dopho, Psy cholog, 5 oc iol oglt, 5 e c on d Maj o r t2't3't7 Jacqueline Ann Elmo, Psychology Eleme nt ary Edu c a tio n, Se co n d Maj o r *,4,8'22'24 lelfrey Taylor Gtbbs, Biology 12't3'ts Kdsty L. Jeremiah, Psychology Ele me nt 1s a,ry Educ a tion. Se c o nd Maj o r Mandy Lynn Kehler, Psychologt 10ts MaLthew Koch, Compuler Sciince English, Second Maj'or +'a'zz,zs 4'8'22'25 Jennifer M. Lewis, Biologt JayaR. Nemani, Biology BrianRedmond, Physics 7 Thomas J. Regna, Accounting to'tz'zo JenniJer Mildre d Reuss, English *'2i Shelby Lyn Rohwedder, Communications a'8'15 12'13 5J5 5'10'12,13'1s'20'23 ' Emilj A. Sheston, Biologt Amy Lynn Swiateh, Mathematics Steven R. Troutman, Art Beth A. Weir, Communications English, Second Degree 1' 1a 1,4'8,1s *Absmtia Krzy sztoJ Wolanin, lnternational Studies Sara Zuchowshi, Biologt lNphahi 2AlphnKnppaDelta 3Alphasgnnlwrbda 4Beto.Beta.Bett 5hiAlph{LEpclon /DeltaMuDelta sHonorsin&ologr r1HonarsinEnflishllHonotsinEnironmentdEnglneeingl2KappaDeltah. t3PernsylvaninkarherCertification laPhtAlptnlhen l54EtaStgma l6HggruAlphq 17PiAi 2asigtvtTauDelto2lsigna"ihet'xT.iltzSigmnX BTomBiglerScholar2+WyomingVallqPre-MedimlscholarbGuthnePre-Me&calkhokn l1 �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies Cum Laude ]a 20 13 Jessica Qsnfiru1sfl ,\lfeno, English Kathle en Anhenbr and, chology P sy Elementary Education Second Major 7 Matthew Stev en Biebet Business Administr ation 1s'16 Deborah Ellen Brandt, Political Science C riminologt, Se cond Mai o t) Anril Carlson. Psvcholosv r ' Ele me n La ry Edui otion,*kcond Major 3 Michele Ann Castagna, Earth €r Environmental Science 7 Michele K. Doran, Business Administration * 12 t3 John Ehttard Fielding, Jr., History 2a Aliceia Yvonne Finh, English Elementary Education, Second Degree t2't3 Lisa Marie Finnerty, Psycholog ElemenLary Educallon, Second Major Wayne F. GnfJiths, Business Administration 21 Valene AnnHolly, Nursing sJ6 Bian Lee Hosler, Political Science 12'1i Kanannee lshra, Mathematics Elementary Education, Second Major 21 Apnl A. James, Nursing )320 liegan Elizabeth Joseph, English Elementary Education, Second Major t3 Danielle Kloss, PhilosoPhy Ele menl a rry Educ 13 ation, Se c ond Maj or David Koptcho, History El e me n [a ry Educ atioi. Sec ond Major a Robert William Lloy d, Biology 46'1s I ance M. Mabry,Btolog '3 JasonPaul McDermott, Psycholog Elementary Educ ation, S ec ond D egree s'12'13'20 loshua Gabnel Mendoza, English Spanish, Second Degree at3 FranhlinM. Miller, Biolog J ennit' er Ly nn Mohlalt, Accounting Ev a N asilow shi, Communications Kmb erly Plo cichi, P sy cholo ts'zz yrin Theresa Piestman, Mechanical Englneeing a'8'22'2s Suraj Vishahha Puttanniah , Biologt g Ron al d Se rk o s'lzy, Bi o ch e m i st 17 ry Michelle Franlzo Skumaniclt, Psychology 13 Alyse Mane Srebro, Music 10'13'20 Carld Chnstina StoefJler, Enghsh 12 13 NrLncv A. Wathlns. Psvcholosv El/mentary Educatioh, Secoild Maior )3 Angela Mane Wren, P sy chology " Elementary Education, Second D egree 4 Absentia I Alpha Chi ' Alpha Kappa Delta 3 Alpha Sigma kmbda Betd Betd Beta ta llnited Siates Air Force 7 Delta Mu Delta 8 Honors in Biologt Honors in English 17 16 15 12 Kappa Delta Pi t3 Pennsylvania Teacher Certification h Eta Sigmd h Sigma Alpha Psi Chi ,0 Sigmi Tau Delta 21 Sigma Thetd Tdu 22 Sigma Xi 23 Tom Bigler Scholar 25 Guthie Pre-Medtcal Scholar * 5 Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in t2 �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies - Accounting (sn1irutsfl * DavidJ. Lach ChnstinaMane Pantucci David P Yagalla, Jr Applied & Engineering Science * Brett Ramon Quetpo Art 13 * Andrea Lee Bryant Stacey Ann Gluc Abtgail L. Redmond Bachelor of Business Administration Matthew NathanLitz WanJ.Barhight MaryJ o A. Cunningham-Pitcav age JohnJ Maloney JohnDustin DebraT. Gibson BianWilliamMay Adeline Ronald Michael Metcho DavidM. Muldoon Amy Nesevich Joshua A. Oswald S Ronald Arzel Mclntyre ar ah Gr oblew shi Gregory Andrew Harcher Ltsa Ann Hartman Jennifer L. Hauber AdnanRachel Pianelli Patncia A. Ntchie 7 Susan Margaret LesneJshy Shiposh JillPamelaHenry Communic attons, Se cond D egree ScottVictor Henshaw Justin MarhKalina Michael Daniel Klein Gerald Superho, Jr. Stephanie M. koutman Wesley S. Kovach emetrios T zov olos, J r. Jason G. Warrelmann D James Krysinshi J enniJ er Elaine Lazo r ach Garo A. Lehmqian Spanish, SecondMajor Bachelor of Music 13 lj Tina Marie Mong *,\bsentia DeltdMuDeltd 7 lI 13 loyce Elaine Sosha Pennsylv ania Teacher Certification 13 �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies - Biology Continued +'17 a EihaJ. Baltrusaitis ar7 William S. Chase lI P sy chologt, Se cond Maj or 8 SandraLeighHughes SandraJaneMullen Melissakacey Gregory A. Wojnar Chemistry lamesKovach Communications Jill Kathaine LacY JohnBroody ,lohnD.Langshaw 15 BethN.Danner 6 Mattha,,'t A: Diltz Justin David Lewis Robert Masteller Kyle Robert E. Hansen ShattnE. Pernne JillPamelaHenry BusinessAdministration,SecondDegree EliZAbethROSenberg RobertJ. Hersher Nicole MaieWilmoth MarhS. Howard KeithWithowshi Computer Information Systems 15 Jr. * Patncia A. McKenzLe Robert S. Clarh, * KeYinWalsh lessicaRoseWebb David Thomas Shoronshi Computer Science * EllenMaie Johnl{ushmeich AaronLinyille 1s Rainen JosephRobach 1 I I I I * Absentia 4 Betd Beta Betd 8 Honors 6 Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in Untted States 15 h Eta Sigma 17 Psi Ai in Biologt t4 Air Force �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies - Criminology Continued Thomas Stambaugh Earth * & Environmental Science Chistian Hendry Marco Marh A. Leedoch,lr. John -GrantMitcheiWeber AaronWilliam Kuzmich Electrical Engineering 22 Nidhi Agarwal e'22 e,22 Rayihant Agarwal e'22 Ashish Bassi 22 22 ary adaman-K-Chaudhai 22 Ger ald J ay ar a1 D anniel S Kathle en 22 G allagher D RobertWilliam Harding SiddharthMalih SnigdhaMittal Anhur Sharma Hemant Singh ennis Sumit Tevathia Nicholas R. Dewey Pranshu Gupta MarhJ. Washovich, Jr. Engineering Management 22 .lason T. Folch English 13,20 1i'20 t3'20 J ennifer 1j,20 Bromfield Dara. Lynn Gruschow Meghan Lynn Strasburger P sy cholo gy, 20 MandNicole Rallo Se cond Maj o r ColleenYacoyelli Elementary Education, Second Major f;' * )3 Absenna eHonorsinEn$neeing t0HonorsinEnglish Pennsyltania Teacher CertiJication I5 20 Sigma Tau Delta ,, Sigma X �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDAIES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies Continued Environmental Engineering I{yleR. Zimmerman Justtn Robert Carl French Kisti Tara Clune History Bra Anthony Stawnshilll J. *J3 Stacie A. Herbert 13 ElijahD. Shutt International Studies VildanaHarba Spanish, SecondMqor French. Third Maior Mathematics 15 Charles Timothy J. Fedor BianPotter Cornputer Science, Second Major Mechanical Engineering 22 Ptyush Sabharwall Chistopher J. Davey ShambhuN.laiswol PaulMonhoshi * Absentia s Honors in En$neeing 22 W\lliam Cameron Schneider e VershaVersha 13 Pennsylvania Teacher Certificanon 16 la Phi Alpha Theta 2 Stgma Xi �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies - Nursing 21 21 Continued 21 Louise Bitzer Kisten Ann Cheslich * Marh J. Iturlandshi AllisonMecca 21 Chnstina Lynn Rodzinah AngelaRebecca Satar Kisten L. Strach Jennifer M. Welsh Tracy AnnMihula Nursing Education * Barbara Morns Beneslty Political Science * R. Andrew Bomgardner JosephT. Ziegler,Jr. Seamus Tighe Geddis Psychology R. Franh Alexander 13 17 Gregory Dovid Barroult Elementary Education, Second Major LyndaBates-Williams Sociology, Second Maj 13 13'1s or Elementary Education, Second Major Gerald A. Blozch, Jr. 1 Elementary Education, Second Major 3 Mollie Elizab eth McGly nn Elementary Education, Second Major Judith Ann Carter Philo sophy, Se cond Maj I-orey Danielle Molich or French, Second Major Kmberly Lynn Chapman Sociolog, Second. Knstin AnnHobbs kacey P Horrochs I(tmberly Kosierowshi Ini Ann Machowshi DonaldThomas Mosley Major 2 Karyn A. Pall 1i Peter Arellano Czwilina Melissa Sue DeWitt 13 Lanssa L. Giza * So So Elementary Education, Second Maior 13 Stefanie Jean Henninger Elementary Education, Second Major ciol o gy, Se cond M aj ciologlt, Se cond Maj SarahM. Shotto Cheryl A. Snyder MichaelVerton f 13 * Absentia 'zAlpha Kappa Pennsylttania Teacher CertiJication Deka L7 a. t t5 12 Pt Eta o r Cory lanShafer Kappa Delta Pt Sigma 2t Sigma Theta Tau or �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDI-DATES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies - Sociology Qsntirutsfl Cabanilla.s Carley ,\lexandra Clement JasonW. Hills 2 Rosemary D. Jennit'er AlisonRaych 2'3 Tomoho Shibaltama *'2 WayneWoznihartis Theatre Arts Nancy Fattonni Chnstie Lee Gilbert ,\y r a D annielle l,v$ er s JermianeN. Hinhle BianBurhe Toll * Absentia Rachane e Michelle O eller ' Alpha Kappa Delta 18 j Alpha Sigma lambda �Scholarly Societies and Special Designations 1 2 3 a 5 6 7 8 e Denotes Membership in Alpha Chi, the National College Honor Scholarshrp Society. Denotes Membership in AlphaKappaDelta, the lnternational Honorary society in Sociolog. Denotes Membership in the Eta Pi Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda, the honor society recogniTingthe academic excellence oJ adult part-time students. Denotes Membership in Beta Beta Beta, the National Honorary Society in Biolog. Denotes Membership in Ai AlphaEpsilon, the Honorary Socieg which recognizes students who were admitted to the lJniyersity through lttgher Education Acciss Opportunig programs. Denotes Commissioned Secand Lieutenant, Ilnited States Air Force . Denotes Membershtp in the Zetd Psi Chapter of Delta Mu Delta, the National Honor Society in Business Administration. Denotes Honors in Biologt. Denotes Honors in Englneeing. 10 Denotes Honors in English. 11 Denotes Honors in Enyironmental Englneering. 12 Denotes Membership in the Phi Phi Chapter oJ Kappa Delta pi, the International Honorary Socieg in Education. 13 Denotes Candidates for Pennsylvania Teacher Certit'ication. 1+ Denotes Membership in Phi AlphaTheta, the National Honorary Society in History. 15 Denotes Membership in Phi Eta Sigma, the National Honor Socieg College for Freshmen. 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 * Denotes Membership in Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society. in Membershrp in Chi, the National Honorary Society in psycholog. Denotes Membershrp Psi Denotes Rho Chi, the National Honor Society in pharmacy. Denotes Membership in Sigma Tau Delta, the National Honorary Society in English. Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the International Honor Society Jor Nursing. Denotes Membership in and achnowledgmentby Sigma Denotes Tom Bigler Scholar. Denotes WyomingValley Pre-Medical Scholar. Denotes Guthie Pre-Medical Scholar. Degree in absentia t9 X, the SciennJic Research Socieg. �2OO2 Student Awards College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies Biologt, Chemistry and He alth S cienc e P r o gr ams Award Outstanding Research Award Outstanding Senior Scholar in Biology ACS Section Award Alfred W Bastress Award Catherine M. Bone Award Rosenthal Memorial Chioma Ngumezi ...............Jennifer M. Lewis ...'. Jeffrey P War{ Peter L. Redmond .. Peter L' Redmond Peter L. Redmond Business Administr ation and Accounting Susan Margaret Shiposh Excellence in Business Administration ............. MBA Program Outstanding Student Award JohnJ. Price ....ThomasJ. Regna PICPA Award flor Excellence -in Accounting.......... Educ ation and P sy cholo g Outstanding Elementary Teacher Education Student Outstanding Secondary Teacher Education Student Outstanding Graduate in Psychology Nancy A. Watkins .. . . Jennifer Klaips Amanda L. Carleton Englneenng and Physics .............Ravikant Agarwal ElJctrical Engineering Achievement Award Outstanding Achievement in Mechanical Engineering........... Michael W Jennings Outstandin[ Physics Student Peter L. Redmond Dr. Brian Redmond S ciences and Englneeing Outstanding Achievement in Environmental Engineering . .. .. . . Monica M. DeAngelo Mark A' Hendry Outstanding Achievement in Environmental Science GeoEnvir onmental Humanities Annette Evans Humanities Award Jessica Alferio Joshua G. Mendoza Nina L. Kocylowski Jennifer Klaips FrankJ. J. Davies Award Christina M. Baigis .John E. Fielding ......Liam P Casey John E Kennedy Award Phi Alpha Theta Book Award Mathematics and Cornputer Science Computer Information Systems Award Computer Science Award Mathematics David T. Skoronski Brian P Kelly .........Timothy G. Phelps Award Nursing Outstanding Clinical Practice Award Academic Excellence Academic Excellence Award Award ................... Louise Bitzer .. April A. James ChristianJ. Fink 20 �2OOZ Student Awards (contiruted) So cial Sciences and Communicattons Communications Department Tom Bigler Scholars Award Award .. BethanyJ. yenner BethanyJ. yenner Knsten M. Bradigan il.lJi[3#'31;;;,;;;A;;,; Award A,Bs:lx"ML i."TfJ Rosemary D. Cabanillas Ra)rmond R. Ritz Visual and P erforming Arts Outstanding Art Student Steven R. Tioutman Student Affairs TheresaJordan and Frank Mehm Pize .......... ......Jermaine N. Hinkle College of Arts, Sciences andProJessional Studies Outstanding Graduate for the Arts ........... outstanding Graduate for Professional studies Outstanding Graduate for the Sciences Jennifer Klaips ....... perer L. Redmond .... Jeffrey p Ward Nesbitt School of Pharmacy AphA-ASP Mortar and Pestle Professionalism Award Roche Pharmacy Communications Award TEVA Pharmaceuricals outstanding student Award Pfizer u.s. Pharmaceuticals outstanding Leader Award Daniel Longyhore .. Laura Gerard . scott Sobocinski Lisa Tomaine ....... Sracey Mensch Robert Waite ... Riru Chandel GlaxoSmithKline PatientCareAward Mylan Pharmaceuticals Excellence in Pharmacy Award Eli Lilly Achievement Award cvS Excellence in Community Pharmacy Pracrice Award ..........Michelle Emiliani Perrigo Award of Excellence in Non-prescription Medication Jason Brady Facts and Comparisons Award of Excellence in Clinical Communicarion ............ ........Janice Worobey Luzerne County Pharmacists Association Academic Achievement Award Lisa Tomaine Luzerne County Pharmacists Association Excellence in Community Pharmacy Award Khara Thomas Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association Outstanding Pharmacy Student Award ...... Erin Walsh American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Student Leadership Award........ Alicia Cymbala Dean's Outstanding Student Award ....... Leonardo Zoppa Natural Medicines comprehensive Database Recognition Award..............Ted H;il Pfizer Non-prescription Drug Therapy Award Kelly Kozerski Rite Aid Award for Excellence in community Pharmacy practice ......... Michelle Duda zt �2OO2 Student Awards (continued) Extracurricular Awards A,F.R.O.T.C. President's Award John D. Langshaw Athletic Department The Correen Santoro Memorial Award .. Katharine Green Stephanie Henninger Year Year Year Year ."..'.. Mandy L. Kehler Female Scholar Athlete of the Male Scholar Athlete of the Female Athlete of the Male Athlete of the Seth W Nye ........' Jill P Henry .... Matthew A' Diltz Business Admlnlstr ation and Accounting Richard L. Billings SIFE Scholars Ty R. Bowman James M. Krysinski Ronald M. Metcho George C. Morrison Brandon M. Clark Jeffrey Doran Emily L. Gabardi Justin M. Kalina MatthewA. Olson Tara M. Smith David A. Spath Cooperative Education Outltanding Senior Intern Keith Topfei Memorial Award BgthanyJ. Yenner Kathleen G. Dennis En$neenng and Physics American Society of Mechanical Engineers I.E.E.E. J. J. Ebers Memorial Award S. \M E. Leadership Award Award Multicultural AJJairs Leadership in Diversity Award. . Christina M. Rubillo ...Jeffrey B. Olson Kathleen G' Dennis .............Jermaine N. Hinkle Nursing Award Leadership Award April A. Jry9s TiacY A. Mikula Nursing Service Residence Ltfe OlJice Residence Life bistinguished Service Award Sara A. Ciotoli Student Affairs Adult Learner of the Year ........... Louise Bitzer Intercollegiate Leadership Wilkes-Barre Sarah M. Bogusko Beth N. Danner Rajitha Devadoss Kathryrn Anne Gianfagna Elizabeth Miller 22 Brooke Quinn Brian Sheakoski Albert A. Sidhom Thlon Torressen �2OO2 Student Awards (continued) Nada Vujica Memorial Award Versha Versha Whos Who Among Students in American Universiries and Colleges Jessica Alferio John D. Langshaw Tila Paris Angley Kelly Lyrrne Lebo Sarah M. Becker Justin D. Lewis John D. Bosha Joshua G. Mendoza Karen M. Bradley JeannaA. Miller Deborah E. Brandt Brian L. Miller Rosemary D. Cabanillas Rachanee M. Oeller Denisse Cruz Kaqm A. Pall Beth N. Danner Joseph A. Roback Monica M. DeAngelo Elizabeth M. Rosenberg Matthew A. Diltz Melissa Tracey Kevin R. Walsh Jill P Henry Michael C. Hetze1 Casey L. Williams Kristin M. Yarrish Jermaine N. Hinkle JillK. BethanyJ. Yenner I^acy Student Goyernment Faculty Choice Award Appreciation Award Dr. AnthonyJ. Kiessling Sarah M. Becker John D. Bosha Jaya Nemani Deborah E. Brandt Beth N. Danner Adeline Groblewski Melissa Tracey Suraj Puttanniah BethanyJ. Yenner Class of 2OO2 OFFICERS Deborah E. Brandt PRESIDENT Sarah M. Becker \1CE PRESIDENT Melissa Tiacey BethanyJ. Yenner TREASURER SECRETARY 23 �The University Mace and Presidential Chain of Office The mace and the presidential chaLn of ofJrce used in academic celebrations represent traditions dating to the skteenth century. The mace symbolizes the authoity oJ the uni- versig and the chain of ofJrce designates the presidentialleadershtp oJ the academy. The WilheslJnittersig mace andpresLdential chain oJ ot'ftce were glfts oJlocal donors and were Jirst used in 1970 at the inouguration of the second president of Wlhes. They were designed by Ottie Hill Chwaleh '61 and executed by Kurt Matzdorf , a nationally reco gnize d gold and silv er smithJrom the State tJ niv er sity of N ew Yorh at N ew P altz, N ew Paltz, New Yorh. TheUniversity Mace The sterling sily er mace has a gllt knob at its base and a gllt circle at the top beanng the insciption"Wilhes College 1933." Thebowl, nsingabove the nech of the mace, signioJpeople t'iesWilhes-Barre\role as ameltingpot,forminganew andigorous community from many dilferent bachgrounds. This theme is reiterated in the inscnption of IJniversity's motto "IJnity Amidst Diversi$" which surrounds the upper pdrt the oJ the bowl. The glttJlame symbolizes the enlightenment gainedJromhigher education, while the piece set in the center of the flame commemorates the ongln of the Unbersity of anthracite coal in a community hnownfor its coal miningpast. ThePresidential Chain of Office The Presidenttal Chain of Office, created Jrom sterling sllver, has alternatingbowls andglltJtames,repeatingthemotif of themace. Onthefrontof theJour-footchainhangs agllt seal of Wilheswhichis suspendedfrom acluster of oahleaveswith acorns, suggesting the strength and sturdiness oJ future generations. On thebach oJ the Presidential Chain oJ Office is a silver portrait portraitis surroundedby inginstitution. Dr Eugene S. Farley, the t'irstPresident oJWilhes. Dr. Farley\ gllt oahleoves commemoratinghis strongleadershtp of the emerg- of 24 �FENNER QUADRANGLE FIRST AID Medical personnel are available for first aid assistance and emergencies. They -are located in Breiseth Hall, room 103 and in the tent to the lefl of the audience, near the stage. An ambulance is positioned by the side entrance of Breiseth Hall. Should you need assistance please contact an usher or a security officer. PHOTOGMPHS and VIDEOTAPING Because of space limirarions, safety and control, no one, except the professional photographer and members of th" press with appropriate credentials, will be allowed access to the stage area for the purpose of taking photographs or videotaping. A photograph wil be taken of each graduate as the diploma is presented by the Fresident. A videotape of the entire ceremony will also be made available to interested graduates. REST ROOMS Rest rooms avallable on the first floor of Breiseth Hall and in - lobby of theareStark the first floor Learning Cenrer. BEVERAGES is available at different locations around the Commencemenr -Water site. Vending machines are available in the lobby of the Stark Learning Cenrer. TELEPHONE Pay telephones - at Breiseth Hall. are available Center and in the lobby of the Stark Learning ARNAUD C. MARTS SPORTS AND CONFERENCE CENTER FIRST AID Medical personnel are avallable for first aid assisrance ar the First Aid station- located in the lobby Should you need assistance please contacr an usher or a security officer. PICTURE-TAKING 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 aiea for the purpose of taking pictures or video-taping. A photograph *itt ue taken of each graduate as the diploma is presented by the piesident. A videotape of the entire ceremony will also be made available to interested graduates. REST ROOMS Rest rooms are accessible from the first and second floor lobbies. Rest rooms are also located on the lower level. - BEVERAGES building.- Water is available at the drinking fountains on the first floor of the 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 tiaffic congestion. A post-commencement reception will be held on the Kirby/Chase lawn immediately following the ceremony. z5 i r ! �AMERICA, TIIE BEAUTIFUL O beauttJul Jor spacious shies, for amber waves oJ grain, For purple mountain majesties abole the fruited plain. Ameica! Amenca! Godshedhis grace onthee, And crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea- O beautrful Jor pdtriot dream that seesbeyond the years, Thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmedby human tears. Amenca! Ameica! God shedhis grace on thee, And crown tlty goodwithbrotherhoodfrom sea to shiningsea. Words by Kathenne lte Bates Musicby SamuelA.Ward ALMA MATER Wilhes, our AlmaMater, We pledge ourhearts to thee, Honor, Jaith, and courage, kuth andloyalty, ln our worh andin our pleasure, Guide us as aJnend; We shall alwayslove thee, I-oyal to the end. Thou shalt lead us onw ard ln search oJ Jiner things. I find the wisdom That thy spiitbnngs. May we May our deeds oJ love :l -.j :l and service Ever swell thy fome - Wilhes, we stond to greet thee! Glory to thy name. Words andMusicby 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 18, 2002 55th 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/ee26a906dabd99eff27c1da99010ceab.pdf 0e822155a072be3462ff2724e29e1ec5 PDF Text Text i ��WILT{ES UIVIVERSITY Winter Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees Sunday Afternoon January 20, 2002 at two o'clock �Order of Exercises *FANEARE *PROCESSIONAL Tlumpet Voluntary *INVOCATION.......... ......Jeremiah Clarke Rabbi Meir Rosenberg Spiitual Leader Congregation Ohaa Zedek Wilkes-Bane, penrag laania Musicby SomuelA.Ward GREETINGS............... ..............Joseph E. Gilmour hesidmt Ronald D. Tremayne,5S Member, Board of Tlustees Vee Ming Lew Chair Faculty Affairs Council Nina L. Kocylowski ,02 Member Class of 2002 *The audience is requested to rise. �Order of Exercises Pres CONFERRING OF THE DEGREES *BENEDICTION ......... ident, Nort hwes t M issouri State Uniuersitg "Joseph E' Gilmour Rev. Dr. Robert M. Zanicky Pastor, First PresbYterian Church Wilkes - B ane, Pennsg lu anio XRECESSIONAL numpet Tune ......... """ Jeremiah Clarke Music prouided bg the Wilkes Uniuersity Brass Quartet *The audience is reguested to rise. �DOCTOR OF PHAR1IIACY CANDIDATES Heather Marie Steuens MASTERS DEGREE CANDIDATES Master of Business Administration Richard Joseph Albright *s Cathy J. Conrad s Tammi Lgnn Nordmark 5 iVlaster of Science Degree with a major in Education Ann Marie Ball *Colette Ballew Duane A. Benedict *Amy Binder Lori A. Bishop *Christal L. Bolich *Elizabeth L. Booser *Brigid Elizabeth Brady Kenneth Paul Britcher Jr. *Kimberlg B. Broum *KarenAnn Burden *Heidi Erickson Butcher Diane J. Butkus Deborah A. Castner Melissa C. Cauenas *Dauid A. Cherry *Nancy P Coco . *Degree in * Elizabeth Ann Connellg Donna Dee Dauis *Julie R. DeDonatis *Amg M. Digris Danielle DiPietro *lYacg Lynn Donouan *Karen Marie Doughton Deborah J. Euans *Angela M. Farronato *Martina K. Fegan *Theresa M. Flanagan Charles E. Flannerg III *Daniel Flynn *Allison Badgley Flyte :t<'12 absmtia 5 Deka Mu Delta 12 Sigma Tau Delta �r MASTER'S DEGREE CAI\DIDATES IVlaster of Science Degree with a major in Education (continued) RandolPh A. Gambelun KerrY Anne George Tlicia Marie GilboU *Amg Colleen GillesPie *Melissa E Good *Marissa Monique Gregorg J. Bartholomag Grier I I I *Kimberlg M. HarPer Cindg Bickel Harueg Patrick J. Heffron MichelleW. Heisler *Paul K. Hildebrand *Lisa Hochreither Constance E Hubbard *Kelianne James *Maureen R. Janoski Michelle Lgnette Jarrett Marianne KaPuschinskg *sandra E. Kilmer-Hnatko *Deuon L. Koch *EuelYn Krenz *Barbara L. Kulik *Tbreasa Lgnn Kurek *Robert Francis LaSalle Maureen O.l.eidinger Anne Marie Lohin * Deborah Pierce Lowenburg *Raelene M. Macking *Paul J. Maidens AltonA. Mann, Jr' *Melinda D. Masser *Jane J. Maurer *Theresa McDermott *Terri L. Miller Douglas Kirk Mountz Pamela Kim Murrag *Thomas Christian Murrag Theresa P Mgers *BeuerlY A- Neg Theresa R. Noone MarY McGlgnn OKarma *Candace J' Ord *Robert Pace Jr. *Alison Megan Palmer *Michael J. Pascoe *Degree in absmtia �IUASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES lvlaster of Science Degree with a major in Education (continued) Diane L. Paulek *Susan Persun Nicole S. Rosko Kelly A. Samuelsen *Jessica Ann Sames Jean R. Sartin Nancg L. Schorr *Gail Marie Schuler Helen Michelina Sclama Brian L. Seely Scott C. Segaline Megan Kathleen Shaulis Melissa M. Sherman Bobbi L. Shupp *Constance Y Skipper *Bruce Harrison Smith, Jr. Walter John Smith *John M. Sporer *Tara Lgnn Steinhilber *Joseph R. Stellato Ttisha J. Stem *LeAnn M. Stitzel ' *R. Peter Swart *Jynelle Tersigni *Karen Marie Topper itTeresa M. Tulley *Amy S. Vargason *Michael E Wagner *Patricia Wagner Lori Ann Walker Stacey Marie Watson Monica J. Weidick *Alison Kay Wolfgang * Christine E Woodmansee *Dauid George Yoder *Kathleen M. Yutzy Master of Science Degree with a major in Nursing 12 *Degree in Susan Maculloch absentia 12 Sigmo Tau Delta �BACHELORS DEGREE CAI{DIDATES Summa Cum Laude *sandra J. Fassett, Nurstng TJulia La.uren Hutton, Sqanish E lementary l,s Education, Second Mai or Nina Kocglowski, English Magna Cum Laude 2'TVanessa N. Bogdan, Sociologg Educat ion, Second Mai or E lemerttarg Jennie Lin Hildebrand, Business Administration 3's *'7'10 7 Nicole E. Melito, Political Sciance Melinda a. Rushkowski, PsgcJ?9l9ou E lement arg E ducation, Second Maj or *Michael Schreiber, Theatre Arts English, Second Degree 7 Samantha M. Swangler Psuchologu Elemetttaru Education, Second Major Cum Loude 7fi 4'6'13 5 Liam P Caseu, Historg [Jlunma Chioma Ngumezi, Biology Psg chologY, Second Maj or Maureen M. S impkins, Business Administration *Degreeinabsentia lAlphaChi KappaDelta- ^ .'zAlpha Delta Mu Delta imbda Eeta Beta Beta ' etpi|'iig*, PA Teacher Certification Phi Alpha Theta H;;;*" i;i;iri;s, ' a 7 s 8 �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Accounting John J. Wezner Peggy AnnWrubel Art Karen Mae Bradley ?Jillian Michel Klicka 7 Bachelor of Business Administration sEmma H. DeMarco Jeffreg Doran *s Kellg 5 Doyle Rebecca A. Grecco Laura S. Grzywacz *'5 Randy E. Nurek Jillian KaUe Ondrejko RagmondJ. Ortwein *Christian J. Pilosi Brian P Watkins 5 Biochemistry Christopher Michael Furbush Biology Beth Anne Berlin Zina Marie Capute *Moonkgu Paik B usiness Administration Alieu M. Faal Communications Denisse Aurora Cruz la *Degree in absqntia 5 Delta Mu Brian Miller Delta 7 PA Teacher Certification la Tom Bigler Scholar �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CAT'{DIDAIES Computer Information SYstems *Edward M. Diehl *sharon Ann Kestler ShelleY Ann Skeras ComPuter Science TimothU P Caron Scott Ericson I En$ineering Ivlana$ement Paul Marciano English TMarY M- Lewis Elementary Edication, Second Major History TJason P Donahue TAngela Monica Mikukki 8 Edward J. Pietroski Jr' PsY chologg, Second Maj or Ivlathematics Joanna Renata Koualski Ivlechanical En gineerin$ Thomas Balag Daniel Thomas Hollock Nursin$ *Patricia Ann Deitos PhilosophY *Michael C. Hetzel *Degree in absentio 7 PA Teocher Certification 8 Phi Alpha Theta �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Political Science Brian Lee Geremia J. Palmaioli Psychology Tammg Ash Sociologg, Second Major 2 Shelley A. Coyle Sociologg, Second Major TMelanie J. Ferris Elementarg Education, Second Major 7 Moura Louise Hoban Erika Leigh McQuown Elementarg Education, Second Degree 7 Robyn L. Mendggral Elementary Education, Second Major Bobbi Jo Mergo TJennifer Marie Miller Elementary Education, Second Major TAmg Elizabeth Musto Elementarg Education, Second Degree TDaniel Thomas Natitus Elementary Education, Second Degree 7 Victor Charles Pacchioni *Joseph L. Plutino Eric Francis Pruyne Brenden J. Ruh 2rI Donna Marie Whipple * Corin Michelle Ztanze Sociology Joanna M. Gagdos Dauid M. Sekellick Kelli Ziomek *Degree in absentia 2Alpha Kappa Delta TPATeacher Certification 11 Psi Chi �Scholarly Societies and Special Desi$nations 1 2 Honor Denotes Membership inAtpha Chi, the National College Societg. Scholarship 3 Honorarg Denotes Membership in Atpha Kappa Delta, the Intemational Societg in SociologY. slorlta-Lambda, the Denotes Membership in the Eto Pi chapter of Atpha part-time honor society recognizing the academic excellence of adult a 5 studertts. Denotes Membership in Beta, Beta, Beto 6 7 s s 10 Denotes Membership in the in Biologg' Honors Zeta Psi chapter of Delta Mu Delta, the National Honor Society in Business Administration' Denotes Honors in BiologY. Denotes Candidates for Pettnsgluania Teacher certification. society Denotes Membership in Phi Atpha Theta, the National Honorarg in Hktorg. societg for Denotes Membership in Phi Eta sigma, the National Honor College Freshmen. science Denotes Membership in Pi sigma Alpha, the National Politicol Honor Societg. Denotes Membership 12 Psychology. Honorary societg Denotes Membership in sigma Tau Delta, the National in Psi in English. ]s Denotes Membership in and acknowledgment by sigma Research Societg. 14 Denotes a Tom Bigler Scholar. * i chi, the National Honorary society in 11 Degree in absqntia xi, the scientific �The University Irlace and Presidential Chain of Office The Uniuersity Mace and the Presidential Chain of Office used in academic celebrations represent traditions dating to the sixteenth centurg. The mace sgmbolizes the authority 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, anationollg recognized gold and siluersmith from the State Uniuersitg of New York at New Pakz. The Uniaersitg Mace The sterling siluer mace has a gilt lmob at its base and a gilt circle at the top bearing the inscrtption "Wilkes College 1933." The bowl, rising aboue theneck of the mace, signifies Wilkes-Barreb role as a melting pot, forming a neu and uigorous communitg of people from many different backgrounds. This theme is reiterated in the inscription of the tJniuersitg\ motto "Unitg 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 coal set in the center of the flame commemorates the origin of the uniuersity in a communitg knoum for its coal mining past. The Presidentiol Chain of Office The Presidential Chain of Office, created from sterling siluer, has altemating bouls and gilt flames, repeating the motif of the maca On the front of the four-foot chain hangs a gilt seal of Wlkes which is suspended from a cluster of oak leaues with acoms, 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 Wlkes. Dr. Farlegb portrait is surrounded by gilt oak leaues commemorating his strong leadership of the emerging institution. ��AIUERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL O 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 thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. O beautiful for patriotb dreom that sees begond the years, Thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmed by human tears. America! America! God shed his groce on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. Words by Katherine Lee Botes Music by Samuel A. Ward AI,ITIA IUATER Wilkes, our Alma Mater, We pledge our hearts to thee, Honor, faith, and couroge, Tluth and logalty, In our work and 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. Mag we find the wisdom That thy spirit brings. Mag our deeds of loue and seruice Euer swell thg fame Wilkes, ue stand to greet thee! Glorg to thy name. We Words and Music by Eleanor C. Farley A reception for graduates and their families will be held in the ballroom of the Henrg Student Center immediatelg 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 January 20, 2002 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/e2a8776c21c375d5cb2998a0c6b2bb4d.pdf 03b75579296b2da51b8a535bcd162197 PDF Text Text ��WILI{ES UIVruERSITY Summer Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees Thursday Euening August 30, 2001 at seuen o'clock �Order of Exercr'ses XFANFARE XPROCESSIONAL Ilurnpet Voluntarg ...... Jeremiah Clarke WELCOME James P. Rodechko Vice President for Academic Affairs *INVOCATION.......... ...... Father Slavomir Andrew Bilinski '02 Member, Class of 2002 *AMERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL .............. Words by Katherine Lee Bates Music bU Samuel A. Ward GREETINGS............... ..............Joseph E. Gilmour President Vee Ming Lew Chair, Faculty Affairs Council Alan E. Zellner BS '72 Member, Class of 2002 *The audience is requested to rise. �Order of Exercises Associate Professor of English CONFERRING OF THE DEGREES ..r.........::............... Joseph U, {'ALMA MAIER ";)*;y, ............ Eleanor C. Farleg Dean of Student Affairs Emeritus : XRECESSIONAL Ttumpet Tfune ........................... ..... Jeremiah Clarke I Music prouided by the Wilkes Uniuersitg Brass Quartet WilliamTeubnet Joseph DeVizia, Phil loanna, Ed Erwin a- I E t i F, F c I E- L.. *The audience k requested to rise. �DOCTOR OF PHARMACY CANDIDATES Chrktina M. Soule MASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDAIES lVlaster of Business Administration sJoannL. DeSanto Darren Patrick Emma * Michael Ant honu Grandchamp * *Lawrence R. Roman III Edward Joseph Saracino *'5 Doreen M. Secor lVlaster of Health Administration Linda A. Zaneski Carol Lombardo Pace Master of Science Degree with a major in Education *SteBhen Bitto Mary Lou Blair *Reagan Lynn Bombick * Sandra M. Achenbach * Nancy Virginia Akers Joan Anne Antosy * Jeffrey D. Attick Thomas Erica M. Bacon * Kathleen M. Balch * Marg E. Bechtel * in Absentia Brader Jr. Angela D. Bubb Eloine Theresa Beggs *Jennifer Lee Bell * Susan C. Berecin Donna M. Berg * Dean R. Bertram Jean Louise Bickel -Degree W. *Juliann Breininger Kathrgn M. Brior Tricia Doyle Brouillard * * Lori A. Bunchalk Susan M. Bunnick * Angeline Podlaski Burke Philip Aaron Burrell * 5 Frank Butcofski Delta Mu Delta �IT{ASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Master of Science Degree with a major in Education (continued) *Joan Marie Byers L. Campbell * Peter J. Casazza Jeannie M. Collins Lisa Maria Gollinge Deborah Tumer Goode *Jeffreg James Gregory Ronald John Greuera Jr. * Jeffreg A. Groshek +Matthew Gruenloh * Darren Lee Grumbine Robert T Guzik Jr. * Tlacg * Paul T. Coombe * Rebecca J. Corg * * Brian Lee Cote Gwendolyn M arie Damiano * Donna Fleisher Dangle * Drew Thomas Dauis Michael Edward Deibert Christy Gwen Delfine Karen Marie DeLoretta * Kim R. DeLullo Daniel D. Demora *Joseph J. Deutsch Jr. *James A. DeViuo *Cinda L. Deueg Deborah L. Diehl Renee L. Diehl Anne Dillon * Patricia Karin Dolfi Leslie Caroline Donath-Graham Robert E. Dorman Jr. * Dkie A. Dorward * Jagne M. Dressler * Betsy Mara Dries * Elizabeth A. Edsell Gregory M. Ellsworth Jane M. Englert Michael J. Euarx * Steuen Joseph Falgie * Dyana Felix John Robert Fender *Stephen Ferraioli * Sharon Lynn Ferrence * Zena Beth Fialkowski * Patrice Anne Fortin * Ted D. Foust Ann Patricia Frank Jennifer Ann Gall Jeanne Vita Fuller Garueg KarenM. Gagton Susan E. Geiger * Tlacie S. Gelatt Angela Cooper Gibson * Joseph P Hanni Holly J. Hartman *Matthew D. Hartman *Melody S. Hassinger *William G. Hatzis *Theresa Marie Heiden * Bradford Lee Heird *Rosann B. Henigan Marg Lou Heron * Patricia Rened Hess * Cynthia T Hettinger * Jeffrey D. Hoal *Caren Hoffmann *Terrie A. Holter * Beth Amy Hopkins *Jennifer Horner * Jonathan Charles Horuath Mary L. Huezda *Ann C.Innocenti * Brian lruine * Deborah Sue Jacobs Donald Eric James *MelindaW. Johnston Nancy J. Jones * Shawn M. Jones *Jennifer A. Judd * Brian R. Judge Rosemary Brafford Justus *Melodie S. Karahalias * Lisa A. Kasarda Elizabeth D. Katz * Susan B. Kehl *Jack D. Keihl II * Lori E Keihl * Lisa Marie Orris Keister Nancg Marie Kemler * Jason Alexander Kibbe * Debra Ann Kolesar *Degree in Absentia �t. I I MASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES iVlaster of Science Degree with a major in Education (continued) *Wesleg A. Koser Kathleen M. Kotran *,Angela M. Kummerer Marg M. Kusakauitch Maria Ann Lameo * Katherine W Ledzinski *Trauis D. Lehman *Tamara Lgnn Lelii *Cherie Ann Lenahan Mary Beth O'Donnell Lentz * Christopher S. Lesoine Pamela Mary Legmeister * Kimberly Ann Long * Thomas John Lopatofsky Sandra M. Lucas Stacg L. Lueders * Heather Renee Lutes Vicki L. MacLaughlin * Renee Majeski * Laura Marie Malecki *Jacqueline Jill Mann * *Sheni L. Maret Matthew Thomas Marnell * Comelia B. Maroulis Jill S. Martin Karen Lynn Martin *Deanna Martini * George Nicholas Matterazzo PatriciaA. McDonald Gail Marie Meeker * Kellg M. Messer * Kimberlg M. Metzger * Laura Reilleg Mill * Dauid C. Miller Marg Teresa Miller Karen Ann Misera * Catherine Moffitt *Yuonne M. Moore *Jill Moran *Timothg M. Morgan *Janis I. Moger * Daniel Muir * Patrick M. Mullaney * Stacie J. Mullen *Michael A. Murmylo *Michael J. Murphg * Stacg Ann Musick * Megan M. Naylor * Christine A. Nestlerode Judith Orman-Scalise Gerald S. Ogurkis * Lisa Marie Packard Nicole Danielle Palumbo *Antonio Pangaio Jr. * Deborah Ann Parulis * Lawrence Eugene Pegula * Scott Joseph Pentasuglio *AmU Lee Pettit Jason Petula * John Pfeiffer Jr. Roberta W. Pfingstler * Margaret A. Philapauage * Erin K. Pirnot * Michelle Lynn Planinsek Susan Ann Platek * Margann Spaide Popielarz * Roberta Porambo * Vito Sebastian Quaglia B renda Ann Que ip o - Ko t arb a Deanne E Rankin * Debra L. Reed * Richard L. Reichner * Jessica L. Regbitz * Stephanie Daum Rohrer Valerie A. Rudawski * Jog Elizabeth Rutledge Gregorg Andrew Sacauage *Mark D. Sanders Robert C. Saueikis Jr. * Bonnie L. Schadel Eric G. Schaeffer Dawn P. Sell *Mark Serino * Susan Breger Seuall * Cassandra Moss Sharkus *Angela R. Sieber * Judg L. Siegle * Dana Ann Siggins Judg Anne Simon Thmmg Skotek *Jeffreg Michael Smith * Patricia A. Smith *Degree in Abscntia �IT{ASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES ivlaster of Science Degree with a major in Education (continued) * Stefani leigh Sngder Brenda A. Prawdzik Sokoloski * Sandra G. Sprau * Laura Currg Stimelg * Lori Rae Stottlemyer Patricia Elaine Stutzman Diane J. Sury Corbg Swan * Diane Szader * Shane William Thrush Sara J. Tite *Joanna Tolerico Bettg M.lYabosh *Mario Jaime Santos Tlaca * Sue Ann llacg *Eliza M. Vagni * Susan A. VanAllen *Todd C. VanNortwick * Sharon Lynn Volpe Lisa Beth Wagner Andreia Renee Walshaw * Diana M. Ward Brenda Eisele Watson Maureen E. Welsh * Sallg Gingrich Wentling * *Michelle M. Williams Timothg PWilliams NicoleWinn *Michelle T Wokz M. Tlessa Woodruff Ninaleigh Stratton Wozniak * Albert Joseph Yackenchick * R[chard E Yearick Jr. * Julie ,4nn Yoder *Jennifer LynnYoumans *Nicole A. Zanin *AmandaJ. Zaremba Alan Euerett Zellner * Marg E. Ziegler * Lisa A. Zielinski Daniel Alan Zulli lVlaster of Science in Electrical Engineering Milos Barjaktarouic Robert Thomas Magnotta Gerald M. Colachino iVlaster of Science Degree with a major in Nursing a Noncy D. Greer *Degree in Absentia a Sigma Theta Tau �BACHF'IOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES ' Magna Cum Loude 125 Katherin Costello, Bachelor of BusinessAd*nitt*tio, Cum Laude 3Michael W Jennings, Mechanical Engineering Lindsag Erin Tosker, Psychology Elementary Educat ion, second major 6 *'2JoAnne Zarick, Bachelor *Degree in 5 Absentia Delto Mu l Npha Delta Chi 6 of Business Administration 2Alpha Sigma Lambda s Honors in Engineering Candidote for Pennsylaania Teacher Certification �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Bachelor of Business Administration Michael Dauid Kaminski *John p petrosky Business Administration *WilliamW. Clark English Joseph Peter John Cortegerone Philosop hy, second degree Computer Information Systems Greg M. Johansen Environmental Engineering Tanga L. Verbgla lVlechanical Engineering Matthew A. Greer *Matthew E. Sarge Philosophy Joseph Peter John Cortegerone English, second degree *Degree in Abssntia i I F- h �BACHETOR'S DEGREE CANDID,AIES Nursing Lori Ann Sowa *'nMarU R. Tfunnessen Political Science * Scott T. Carolan Psychology Carol Ann Pope ' * Samantha Y Smart Sociology Dauid Brinclonan \,Vilkes University Thomas Jefferson University Medical College - Slauomir Andreu Bilinski *Degree in Abse\tia a Sigma Theta Tou �Denotes Membership in the Alpha Chi, the National.College Honor Scholarship Society. Denotes Membership in the Eta Pi Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda, the honor societg recognizing the academic excellence of adult part-time students. Denotes Honors in Engineering. Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Thu, the International Honor Society for Nursing. Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Delta Mu Delta, the National Honor Society in Business Administration. Dqnotes Candidates for Pennsylaania Teacher Cert ification. Degree in absentia �The Uniuersity Mace and Presidential Chain of Office The mace and the presidential chain of office used in academic celebrations represent traditioru dating to the sixteenth century. The mace symbolizes the authority of the uniuersitg and the chain of office designates the presidential 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 secondpresident of Wilkes. They were designed bg Ottie Hill Chwalek'61 and executed by Kurt Matzdorf, anationollg recognized gold and siluersmith from the State Uniuersity of New York at New Paltz. The Uniaersity Moce gilt lmob 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-Barreb 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 Uniuersitgb motto "Unity 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 coal set in the center of the flame commemorotes the origin of the Uniuersitg in a community lmoum for its coal mining past. The sterling siluermace has o The Presidential Choin of Office alternating gilt flames, repeating the motif of the mace. On the front of the four' foot chain hangs a gilt seal of Wilkes which is suspended from a cluster of oak The Presidential Chain of Office, created from sterling siluer, has bowls and leaues with acoms, 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. ��AIIERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL beautiful for spacious skies, for amber u)aues of grain, For purple mountain majesties aboue the fruited plain. America!America! God shed his grace on thee, And crown thy good uith 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 groce on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. O Words bg Katherine Lee Bates Music bg Samuel A. Ward ALIUA IUATER Wilkes, our Alma Mater, our hearts to thee, Honor, faith, and courage, Truth and logalty, In our work and in our pleasure, Gutde us as o 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. Mag our deeds of loue and seruice Euer swell thg fame Wilkes, we stand to greet thee! Glorg to thy name. We pledge Words and Music by Eleanor C. Farley A reception for graduates and their families will be held in the lobby of the Dorothg Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts, immediately following the ceremony. � 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 30, 2001 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/f1f60f5b905fc3307adb29204d37ed22.pdf ce19bef73f08a30bc4e762b75c70223c PDF Text Text �Academic Costume The celebration of Commencement is surrounded by rich traditions. The conuene to recognize the Facultg established communitg of scholars and welcome the Graduates officiattg the newest group of prouut scholars scholgears symbolized has for that attire don the them fetlowship. Graduates - i - - - arlg attainment. During the Middle Ages those seeking an education traueled to European centers oilearning. Centers of learning and uniuersities were closelg allied uith the clerics of thelime, and the scholars donned garb similar to that wom bg the clergg. This euolued into the academic uniform, a long black gown, hood, and ioA"*nirn proued useful for studying in unheated and drafty buildings. The hood serued simultaneously as a head couering, a repositorg for coirx and alms and the forerunner of the modern day book bag. The hood was adomed with the colors of the uniuersitg and designated the goung scholar\ 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 "toutn ond gou)n." Americon colleges and uniuersities adopted the wearing of the traditional apparel in Colonial times, and a common code for academic opparel was established in the mid'nineteenth centurg. The hood is the most distinctiue feature of academic regalia. The inside of the hood is tined with the official colors of the institution; today you see Wilkes graduates wearing hoods lined with the blue and gold colors of the Uniuersity. The ueluet trim around the outside of the hood designates the degree or field of studg of the graduates. The ueluet colors worn bg todag's graduates signify the following: GoldenYellow White Drab - Science Arts, Letters, Humanities Business Administration or Health Administration Pink -Music Fine Arts Broutn Oliue -PharmacY of the goum distinguishes graduates bg the degree they haue eamed. Those earning the bachelor\ degree wear a silnple black goum with elongated pointed sleeuis. Holders of the master\ degree uear gowtts with a longer, closed, 'sguare cut sleeue. The doctoral goum is trimmed with ueluet stripes on the sleeues and panels of ueluet on the front closure of the goun. The style in their distincred of Cornell, the the Columbia, of slate tiue colors. You will notice the of the Uniuersity blue burgundg of the Uniuersitg of Pennsyluania, the bright of Michigan Some American uniuersities haue adopted doctoral gowns Tb haue earned the priuilege of wearing ocademic costume regalia signifies not onlg the completion of aprogram of studies, but entrance into the comraderg of scholarship. �WILT{ES UNruERSITY The Fifty -Fourth Annual Spring Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees Saturday Morning May 19, 2001 at eleuen o'clock �Order of Exercises FANFARE Fanfare For The Common Man ......... Aaron Copland PROCESSIONAL Voluntary March....... Music ........ Henrg Purcell Trumpet Earle of Oxford's Allegro Maestoso from Water (The audience William Byrd . G. E Handel b requested to rise as the procession enters the orea.) WELCOME Jerurrs P. RooocHxo Vice President for Academic Affairs INVOCATION.............. America, The Beautiful ............ FnaNcrs J. Mtcnolrur President, 1970-1975 .....Words bg Katherine Lee Bates Music by Samuel A. Ward (The words of America, The Beautiful are printed on the back couer of the program. The audience is requested to stand andioin in the singing-) GREETINGS ............... ........ CHnlsroPHER N. BnotsprH President Eucor.ro RorH'57 Member, Board of Ilustees Bneonono L. KrlwBv Pro fessor of Communicat ions Rupm Ku,anrve'01 President of the Class of 2001 THE PRESENTATION OF AWARDS MUSICAL SELECTION Just As The Tide Was FIowing............... Ralph Vaughn Williams �Order of Exercises PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE AWARD RHre P. Surrus '78 Roxar,n W. Sruus'60 COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS THE CONFERRING OF DEGREES Alma ............ CHnrsropuon N. BnorsBru CHnrsropuon N. BnuserH 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.......... .............:.... ..... Rospnr S. Capn President, 1975-1984 RECESSIONAL Rondeau Jean Joseph Mouret Music Provided By: Wlkx Uniuersitg Facultg Alumni Brass Ensemble Terry Zipay, Conductor Wilkes Uniuersity Chorus Steven Thomas, Conductor Ceol Mor Pipe ond Drum Band �AI,VARDS THE MABLE SCOTT WANDELL AND STERLING LEROY WANDELL AWARDS T BPOUNZ III '01 Drrnns Manrs Br.axo'01 Mollm McGnrr,eY'01 EOWANO These awards are presanted to the man and woman who houe attained the highest academic aueroge for the four years at Wilkes Uniuersity' Presentation by lwtas P. Rooncsxo Vice President for Academic Affairs OUTSTANDING GMDUATE FOR THE ARTS Paur, Stsro'Ol Bachelor of Arts English Presentation Dy BouNIe C. Bsorono, Dean College of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies OUTSTANDING GRADUATE FOn pnOF'ESSIONAL STUDIES Gnrcony J. Cou.rNs '01 Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering Presentation Dy BouNIo C. Broronn, Dean College ofArts, Sciences, and Professional Studies OUTSTANDING GMDUATE FOR SCIENCES.......... LAne L. Pnvon'01 Bachelor of Science Chemistry Presentation 6y BoNNIT C. Buorono, Dean Colle$e of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies ALUMNT AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP............. MoceN Srewns'01 Bachelor of Science Nursing This auard is giuen bg the Witkes tlniuersitg Alumni Association to the member of the graduaiing aass considered to haue made the strongut contribution to studcnt life and the student actiuities program of the Uniuersitg. Presentation bg Wtt utN't Golnswonruv'76 President, Wlkes University Alumni fusociation �AWARDS THE EUGENE S. FARLEY MEMORTALALUMNI AWARD ..... Eoorp WHme '80 The Eugene S. Farley Memorial Alumni Aword is presented annually to an alumnus/a of ang degree program at Wilkes Uniuersitg who epitomizes the characteristics of an educated person as formulated and adopted bg the Wilkes faculty in the 1948 creed, "Marks of on Educated Person." The recipient of this oword is selected bg the Alumni,ksociation Board of Directors from nominees eualuated by the nominations committee. Presentation bg Wtrtutt Golnswontsv'76 President, Wilkes University Alumni Association THE DISTINGUISHED YOUNG ALUMNUS AWARD ...... Ppnnr U. Nenn '87 This award is presented annually bg the Wlkes Uniuersitg Alumni Association to that member of the olumni who best exemplifies the characteristics of an educated person and the traditions of Wlkes Uniuersitg. Presentation bg Wr;utu Golnswomsv'76 President, Wlkes University Alumni Association ARMED FORCES RESERVE OFFICER APPOINTMENT UNITED STAIES AIR Fnar.rr Azanavrcn '01 JAN Cr,ourrrn'01 Nrcuous Coes'01 Jrssrce Rruss '01 Tooo SwaNrunr'01 FORCE Presentatiore 6y DoNua Lvxtt SurrH Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Air Force MLKES INSPIRATIONAL TEACHER AWARD..... DaNmr, Manexolrrs Nominated 6y Gnoconv J. Colr.rus, Cr,ass on 2001 Giuen in appreciation for dedication ond effectiueness os a teacher with an outstanding record of success in preparing students for college and for the life of themind. Presentation bg Mtcrurcr, FneNtz, Dean Enrollment Services �1- DOCTOR OF PHARIIIACY CAI{DIDATES Summo Cum Laude 1'14 TYisha 1,1a'2 Marie Myers Kellg M. West William Zupko Magna Cum Laude 1 Staceg Sherrill Bohn Karen A. Coolbaugh Jessica Crowley Stephanie Ann Follmer Dennis Michael Fox 1,14 Stacg Lgnn Geiger Susan Marie George Krtstg Lgnn Kramer 14 RichardW. Seipp Pamela Ann Truszkowski Cum Laude la Heather Ann Brown Amg M. Fitch Brad Jeffreg Gerstein Joel A. Gonzolo la Joseph S. Gromelski Brian Patrick Howard Heather Ann llurleg Martha Carol Marchand " Amy E. Mazikewich Marka Lgnn Nebesky AllisonAnn Pikulski Keuin Michael Politko Jessica L. Sinkouich Jennifer L. Tingleg la Ann LouiseWotring l Alpha Chi la Phi Eta Sigma 6 2 Uniuersity Scholar �DOCTOR OF PHARIUACY CANDIDATES Danielle Elizabeth Albright Lisa K. McClintock Rag Bernardi KarenAnn McHale Lynn Merrick ]a Jeffrey John Mesaros Thuc-Doan Thi Ngugen Toni Marie Oden Richard C. Quigley Lgnn Riccetti "* Amy Lisa Rink Samuel Russell Sebastianelli, Jr. Ia Maria Janine Shahda Lisa Florence Tbmcykoski Aaron Wanchisen ]a RaymondWascauage James Ant hong Wilkemey er s,la Megan Karen Brisita Dollg R. Chaudhari Lisa Ann Dente Michael C. Euanick * Melissa Gedrich Robert Joseph Gersheg Dante Michael Grassi la Stephanie Lgnn Haines ta Shanna Lee Henninger Jamie B. Howell Jason Hughes 1,14 Michael William Koch Grace Yuen Woi Lau Janine A. Masi *Absentia lAlphaChi sChi Alpha 7 Epsilon la Pi Eta Sigma �IUASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES lVlaster of Business Administration De$ree *'7 Richard A. Amadio Mary Beth Margaret Golab *'7 Leslie Montgomerg Howard * Frank E. Kiwak 7 Lauri L. Kremer ' 7 Jamiece A. Apolinaro *'7 Jaime Brazenec 7 Robert M. Burke 7 Thomas E. Carter 7 Elizabeth Egre Conklin 7 Carol Maculloch *'7 Jodi Nammar 7 Samuel L. Perry *'7 Vincent A. DeGiusto, Jr. Ann M. Donnelly * Julie A. Dowell 7 Holly Ann Filion Thomas Paul Gershey Kimberlg M. Sidonis * (posthumouslg) Ralph E. Webb, Jr. 7 Barry Dauid Wood Nlaster of Health Administration De$ree * Julie A. Rook * Nancy Alonzo Melissa Seagraues Crowther Master of Science Degree with a major in Education Jeanette E. Amershek * Angela Jean Balestrini * Michael J. Baran Diane Elizabeth Belusko * Anne C. Bender * Matthew Rgan Bender * * * * * * * * Linda K. Clise Catherine M. Cuff Mary Kag Czap Neil John Dangello B. Susan Dauis * Doug A. Deardorff * Marg Elizabeth Diggan * Barry P Donohoe * Lisa Ann Dorunda * Edward Aloysius Dougherty * Thomas C. Dudley III Elizabeth Anna Durie * Jennifer L. Dusheck Brent Lee Borzak Hollg L. Brasauage Amg M. Braxmeier * Kimberly Anne Broad Wagne Michael Brokenshire * Christine Mariano Brown * Kelley Lgnn Brozena Mollg Ann Buchanan * Colleen Ann Marie Buck Tina L. Bums * Robert A. Catina * Absentia Michael John Cherinka, Jr. Sandra E. Dauis Tina M. Bemardi Randal S. Bialas M. Lisabeth Bitler Toni E. Bloom Jogce Liuingston Bogusky Kelly L. Border x * * * 7 Janet S. Ebner Karen S. Elkins Lesleg Frances Estock Carmela Calabrese Euanko Mktg L. Falcone Mary A. Fazio Joanne M. Flgnn Kathryn L. Focht Deha Mu Delta �MASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Master of Science Degree with a major in Education (continued) * Judson W. Frank * Marg Maloney-Zimmerman * Merrijocelgn Friday Bechir Garraoui Susan Kag Gass Dana Renee Mascioli Master of Science in Education, Second Degree * Irene O'Connor Maunz * Kristin Peterson Meeker Charles Joseph Gerancher, Jr. * * * * * * * * * * Rhonda L. Getgen Kelli D. Grammes-Tremba Marilgn Manger Gregorowicz Heather Lynn Griffiths Sandra R. Grow Elsa Mag Gundrum Michael P Guy Julie A. Hammond * Sandra L. Nolan * Deborah L. Nuernberger * Linda Parks * Dale Edward Pauinski * Kristina Lyn Perfetti Denise D. Harakal Dwight A. Hare Frederick Allen Harris Barry L. Hartzell Julie Soongi Henning Martha S. Hernandez Sherry L. Hilgner William Dauid Host Morgaret Tloganoski Hog Charles Tom Ingram William L. Jollie John R. Piper Susan Gail Prutzman Piper * Angela * * * * * Second Degree Jo Ann Elizabeth Jones * Ilaceg M. Jones S. Karwacki Pamela M. Kastner Lisa Marie Kercsmar Russell L. Kile Donna Kintner Philip Matthew Kintzel Marci A. Knickerbocker-Jones Linda Shafer Kohl John K. Kosek Meghan LaVigna Patricia M. Lengle Shelleg Rubin Liua Kag Andreas Long Amg Nicole Lord MorgAnn E. Lugiano Josd Miguel Maldonado Rose Nina Maletta * Jeffreg * * * * * * * * Miller * * Dulcie C. Nichols Master of Science in Education, * Todd D. Karen A. Miscauige Vicki L. Mogle Moore Patricia Ann Nelson Lynn Pollock Karen L. Powers Garg L. Proctor Lisa A. Pgsher Joan E. Ralston James Edwin Reese Joann Michelle Reese Madelgnn J. Riedel Gretchen M. Ripple Anthong G. Roos JoAnn Rouito Kim A. Rugletic * Mary L. Russell * Richard Michael Sarginger * * * * * * * *Absentia 9 Christine L. Sarnicky Cindg Lee Scanzello Peter John Schmitt Richard W. Schreier II Stephanie R. Schweger Barbara Jean Scott Patricia A. Sebastianelli Cindy Lee Seiger Rocco Thomas Seiler Anita Dobson Shaffer Alexis Maria Sharp Andrea Hartz Shemanskg Karen Lee Simms �IVIASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Nlaster of Science Degree with a major in Education (continued) Smallea Smith * Marie Groulx Smith * Patrick Thomas Smith Christine Theresa Sorenson * Lgnn Ann Sosa * Keith Dauid Souder * Kristen A. Stauffer * Williom R. T Stauffer Gena Marie Steber * Angela Marie Steele * Dawn E. Stein * Melodie M. Stinner * Eric M. Stouer * Allison M. Concetta A. * Donna Haen Stuchlak * Jill M. Tamosaitis * Julie Ann Thumma * Heidi Lee Toland * Marsha A. Ulrich * Stephanie L. Ulrich Christine M. Valentini * Lisa I{. Varano * Neil D. Via * * * * * * * * Craig G. Wagner Sarah B. Wasser Maria B. Weauer Catheal V. Weiser Dale D. Weiss Julie L. Weiss Aileen EllenWells Sarah StarkWhipple Maria C. White Sharon BowmanWright Denis Aluin Yanashot Eric A. Yeckley Thomas KeuinYurkanin Linda Zulkoski Master of Science Degree in Blectrical Engineering * Jag Bianchi Eric Malikowski Castro Galagdick George Joseph Platko Andre L. A. George Andrew * AnuradhaYellamonchili *Absentia 10 �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDAIES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies Summa Cum Laude 1'11'12'14'17 1'e'14'20 Tara Ann Baldauft Psychologg Elementary Education, Second Major Edword T Bednarz III, Mechanical Engineering Phgsics, Second Major Deidre Marie Blake, Biologg s'7 Janet Whipple Boyer, Business Administration 1,4,8,14,16,20 1'e'14'20 1'5'e'20 Nicholas Angelo Cipriani, Electrical Engineering Gregorg J. Collins, Physics Mechanical Engineering, Second Degree 1's'7'14 Morgaret E. Durilla, Accounting 1'11'12'1s'14 Michael Joseph Figueiredo, Historg 8'14'16'20 Rupal S. Kalariga, Biologg 1'4'14'20 Wesley M. Konsauage, Jr., Biology 1'11'12'14 1'3'18 1'4'8'14'16'20 Susan Aurel LaCoe, Spanish Elementary Education, Second Major Sandra Skies Ludwig, English Diana M. Marsh, Psgchology Sociology, Second Major Mollie McGinley, Biology 1's'7 Michael S. McMynne, Accounting Erica M. Michaliga, Business Administration s' 12'17 Leonard Romanski, Psgchology 1'3,18 Marg Catherine Scheib, Englkh 1'17 Jennifer R. Shoemaker Psychology 10 Paul J. Sisko, Englkh 1'4'8'14'16'20 Erin Louise Stewart, Biology * Joede Tabit, Biochemistrg 1'1e Kristy lrene Tkach, Nursing 7'1a *Absentia lNphaChi 3AlphaSigmaLambda aBetaBetaBeta sChiAlphaEpsilon TDeltaMuDelta 8 Honors in Biology Honors in Engineering ]a Honors in English 11 Kappa Delta Pi 12 Pennsgluania Teacher Certification ts Phi Alpha Theta ]a Pi Eta Sigma 16Premedical Scholar 17Psi Chi lsSigmaTau Delta leSigmaThetaTau 2lSigma Xi e 11 �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies Magna Cum Laude - Continued Amanda Tbrdse Abramoske, Music Education Kimberlg Ann Checko, Psgchology Elementarg Educat ion, Second Maior a Dangel Deborah Donouan, Biologg 11'12'17 Megan Anastasia Frey, Psgchologg 11'12 11'12 Elementarg Education, Second Degree *,18 +''4'8' 1 Amg Marie George, English *f, John Grunza, Business Administration 6'20 Lance Raymond Henninger, Biolo g g s'7 Barbara Jacobs, Accounting 2'17 Donna A. Kohler, Psychology Sociologg, Second Maior 4'8'16'20 Melksa Louise Petras, Biologg 1'20 Lara Lynn Prgor, Chemistrg 57 Skyler L. Rohwedder Business Administration 12'14 l<euin Scott Siegel, Psgchology Elementary Education, Second Major ]a C. William Smith III, Earth and Enuironmental Science 2 Sarah Snik, Sociology 2'11'12 Danielle E Symanski, Sociology E lementarg Education, Second Maior ? William C. Wilcox, Accounting + 5 Chi 2 Alpha Kappa Delta 3 Alpha Sigma Lambda a Beta Beta Beta 7 Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in United States Air Force Deha Mu Deha 12 8 Pennsyluania Teacher Certification Honors in Biologg 11 Kappa Delto laPi Eta Sigma 6Premedical Scholar n Psi Chi lsSigma Tau Delta nSigmaXi Absentia t Alpha Chi Alpha Epsilon 6 Pi 12 �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies - Cum Laude 7 Continued Elizabeth Abrams, Business Administration French, Second Degree Brian Augus tine, Ac count ing 12 Shannon Marie Baldrica, English 6 Nicholas Cobb, Computer Information Sgstems 4'8'16'20 Robert R. Cooney, Biologg 2 Linda R. Dolph, Psychology Sociologg, Second Major Jennifer Andrea Fela, English Earth and Enuironmental Science, Second Degree a'17 Calandria L. Hiller Biologg Psgchologg, Second Major Mollg Baines Hiser, Bachelor of Fine Arts s'7 Jeanette J. Johnston, Business Administration 2,1 1'12 Gretchen E lizabet h Krackenfels, Sociologg E lementarg Educotion, Second Major s'7 Margaret H. Lewis, Business Administration 7 Michael S. Miller Business Administration Brian J. Nallon II, Electrical Engineering Jason John Schultz, Business Administration 12 Kristen Leigh Smolenak, Psycholgy e'20 *s Elementary Educat ion, Second Degree Anthony Swanhart, Psychologg Meredith A. Swierczynski, Psychologg la Peter Paul Waskiewicz, Jr., Computer Science Todd *'11 7 Coreg N. Yanoshak, Business Administration *Absentia 2Alpha Kappa Delta 3Alpha Sigma Lambda Beta Beta Beta a 6 Commksioned 2nd Lieutenant in United States Air 8 t2 7 Delta Mu Delta Biologg s Honors in Engineering Kappa Delta pi Certilication la Pi Eta Sigma Premedical Scholar n Psi Chi nsigma Xi Honors in Pennsgluania Tbacher Force 11 16 13 �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CAI\DIDATES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies - Accounting Continued Cloutier Gubanich Theodore Keith Kerpouich 6 Jan Jason Rebecca A. Edward A. Kollar Robert Michael Moore 6 Jessica Ann Reuss Applied and Engineering Sciences Nathoniel Martin Art 12 Christine Katrina M. Protheroe N. Garey Bachelor of Business Administration Natalia Andriana Osadchuk Katie Lgnn Pearson Victor E. Scelba II Gary J. Allegrucci Kenneth S. Berman 3 Ailean Hannan Berrg Joshua L. Bradleg Lisa B. Donaldson * Melece Sliwinski Nancg Marie Stouer Michael Dauid Stuka Jeanette Thrash Richard Henrg Titus Robert Ziemba Megan Rae Fogle Arthur K. Gotzmer Justin Lee Holmes Marg Beth Hopkins Douglas Michael lracki Robert J. Zoltewicz Mary L. McCabe Bachelor of Fine Arts Erin L. Scatton Bachelor of Music Kimberlg Ann Gaglord Richard R. Huffmtan, Jr. D Kristy Marie Huks 12 12 12 Physics, Second Degree 12 Charissa L. Piccotti Theatre Arts, Second Major 6 commissioned,,0,,",, Michael Komorek *Il!'#!ifu"i^!":&tf,ff rrblh^r t4 tu onr o reacher certi nca t ion �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies Biochemistry - Continued Jason M. Edwards Biology Richard Ali 4'8'16 Amanda Christine Rodski a Songa A. Smereczynskg Tara J. Barrie 4'14'17 KeAy Ann Drews Psychology, Second Major Communications Ronald Stephen Bebla, Jr. John Dauid Bruett Jonathan Burke Danielle Marie Flock Rgan Gurian Dauid M. Hinkle Rgan M. James Claire E. Cole 21 Dauid 21 DiMartino Loan Do French, Second Major Matthew Crane Reitnour Bethany Skg Stefanec Michael Stolp Computer Information Systems 6 Frank Albert Azarauich Robert Banas Alice T Danso Brandon Joel Fox Joseph Brian Harbeson Russell Thomas Horgroue Edward J. Lukowski Eric William Phillips Jesse Joseph Wienckoski Computer Science George D. Rgan Ellis Hughes Long Joseph H. Sallitt ta Jeraldine Michelle Sulkoski Computer Informoton Sgstems, Second Major a Beta 6 Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in llniled States Air Force s Honors in Biologg laHEtaSigma 16Premedicalscholar DPsiChi 20SigmaThetaTau 2lTomBiglerScholar Beta Beta 15 �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies Continued Science Earth and Environmental Scott Robert Schoffner Gary Robert Schreiber Keith R. Bader Michael Lucskg Electrical Engineering Christopher Rokoskg Christopher Jacob Talecki Brian J. TYosko Ghazi Faisal Alkazemi 20 Scott E. Herb Brett Kile * Engineering lVlanagement e DeborahPanna English t8 Stephanie Marie Maison Psychologg, Second Major 12,18 Lisa Marie Mumin Psgchologg, Second Major 12 Matthew Nied 1a'18 Jeffreg J. Greczek 12 Chergl Marie Johns Lisa K. Shafer Elementary Education, Second Major Nicolina Weihbrecht 12 Joshua 5'12 Michael Burgess Adrienne Eua Corrigan Environmental Engineering Andre a Je anne t t e S ommers Jason Felix Waterbury Tong W Diggan Deborah Lynn Hoyes History 12 12 12 12'13 Brian Donald Bader Bernard Joseph Blosky Mark Alexander Nied Matthew M. Scarcella * Absentia s 12 Cassandra B. Sutton Daryl B. Williams Elementary Education, Second Degree John N. Zugarek Epsilon Honors in Engineering 12 Pennsyloania Teocher Certilication lsPhiAlphaTheta laPiEtaSigma lsSigmaTau Delta nSigmaXi Chi Alpha e 16 �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies Continued lVlechanical Engineering Ryan Grymko la James Robert Heft James Janick Timothg J. Knabel James Edward Smouse Nursing * Ann Marie Banellis Danielle Marie Koriniskie Katie Lynn Kulesa ]e Brittang L. Payne Judg Sawka Roselyn Ann Schmied Daniel Curtis Belch le Nicole M. Biago ls Helen Dempsey * Lois Ann Elick Nicole Marie Gryboski Maluerne Odean Inniss le Christina Marie Jeckell 14'1e Ilacey L. Spittler-Hassler 14,1e Political Science 15 Mark Anthony Brozoski Angelina Cardoso * James M. Connell, Jr. Liso Marie Dag Megon Christine Steuens 2 Cathg Ann Donlin Sociology, Second Major Jaan Thomas Mrinnik Christina Lea Mulhollan Psychologg, Second Major x Absentia Alpha Kappa Delta 2 la Pi Eto Sigma 17 15 Pi Sigma Alpha ]s Sigma Theta Tau �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CAI\DIDATES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies - Continued Psychology u Susan Glori Bartholomew 12 Derek Elementarg Education, Second Maior Benjamin Bleiler Nicole Pauline Peutl Naomi Pikaitis Elementary Education, Second Maj or Amanda May Catlin Kara Chapple 12'17 Jennifer L. Ciannilli 12 Stephanie Lgn Eddy AmandaJ. Smith JoAce Ann Sorrentino Elementarg Education, Second Major Elementarg Education, Second Major * Patrick Perugino Roberta A. Fratzola Susan N. Fronczkiewicz 12 Christina Michele Srebro Kari Christine Steele Elementarg Education, Second Major 2 MeiWako 2,17 MarA C. Waldorf Christa Ann Gardjulis Jenia A. Jacques Jocelgn Jogce Morales Colleen R. O'Donnell Tina M. O'Neill-Lane 12 Jill MarieWilson E lementarg Education, Second Major Physics Marc C. Strackbein Michael Komorek Bachelor of Music, Second Degree Sociology * Sharon Chupas 2'17 Shannon A. Smurl Psy chologg, Second Lori A. Holdredge Jason Thomas Nemec 2 Timothg Reilly Psgchology, Second Major Major Jennifer Thomas Crim ino log y, Se cond Maj or Wesley A. Zientek Theatre Arts Benjamin Rhys Shoulin Colleen Amanda Deuer *Absentia 2Alpha Kappa Delta t2 Pennsgluania Teacher 18 Certification 17 Psi Chi �Scholarly Societies and Special Designations Denotes Membership in Alpha Chi, the National College Honor Scholarship Society. Denotes Membership in Alpha Kappa Delta, the Intemational Honorary Societg 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. Dqnotes Membership in Beta Beta Beta, the National Honorary Societg in Biologg. Denotes Membership in Chi Alpha Epsilon, the Honorary Society which recognizes students who were admitted to the Uniuersity through Higher Education Access Opportunity programs. 6 Denotes Commissioned Second Lieutenant, United Stotes Air Force. 7 Dqnotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Delta Mu Deha, the National Honor Society in Business Administration. I Denotes Honors in Biologg. I Denotes Honors in Engineering. t0 u t2 14 Dqnotes Honors in English. Denotes Membership in the Phi Phi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the International Honororg Society in Education. Denotes Candidates for Pennsy lu ania Tbacher Certifi cat ion. Denotes Membership in Phi Alpha Theta, the Nationol Honorary Societg in History. Dqnotes Membership in Phi Eta Sigma, the National Honor Society for College Freshmen. 15 Denotes Membership in Pi Sigma Alpha, the Notionol Political Science Honor Societg. 16 Denotes Membership in the Premedical Scholars Program. 17 Denotes Membership 18 in National Honorary Society in Psychology. Denotes Membership in Sigma Thu Delta, the National Honororg Societg in Psi Chi, the English. 19 20 Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the International Honor Society for Nursing. Denotes Membership in and acknowledgment by Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Societg. Denotes Tom Bigler Scholar. 22 * Denotes Membership in Uniuersitg Scholars. Degree in absentia 19 �2001 Student Awards College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies Biologty, Chemistry ond Health Science Progroms Outstanding Senior Scholar in Outstanding Research Catherine M. Bone Award Freshman Chemistry Award Alfred W. Bastress Award Analytical Chemistry Rosenthal Memorial Biology Award................. ................. ............... .................. Award............... Award............... ACS SectionAward............... Deidre M. Blake Deidre M. Blake Pia Chatterjee ..........'.'...... Eric P. Eutsler . Lara L. Pryor .................. Peter Redmond .......... Wesley M. Konsavage lara L. Pryor Business Administration and Ac cotmting Excellence in Business Jason J. Schultz Administration.................. Elizabeth Conklin Program ........lvlargaret E. Durilla ................ Matthew A. Olson Sean T Conaty Tbra M. Smith Jeffrey J. Doran DavidA. Spath Justin M. Kalina MBA Outstanding StudentAward PICPAAwaTd for Excellence in Accounting SIFE Scholars Krysinski James M. Ronald M. Metcho Jonathan M. Waterhouse Education and Psychology Student........ ....... Kevin S. Siegel ...... Michael J. Figueiredo Student ...... Jennifer R. Shoemaker Psychology Outstanding Elementary Teacher Education Outstanding Secondary Teacher Education Outstanding Graduate in Engineeing and Phgsics Award................. ...... Nicholas A. Cipriani ......... Scott E. Herb ............... OutstandingAchievementinEngineeringManagement ......DeborahA.Panna ......... Gregory J. Collins Outstanding Achievement in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Achievement I.E.E.E. J. J. Ebers Memorial Award s. w. E. LeadershipAward ............... American Society of Mechanical Engineers Award :y::::.ff*?:'fi:[ ............... Deborah L. Hoyes Edward T Bednarz III GeoEnuironmental Sciences and Engineering Outstanding Achievement in Environmental Engineering............... Jason Waterbury ...... C. William Smith III OutstandingAchievement in Environmental Drew Wa$ner Outstanding Environmental Leadership Award Jennifer A. Fela Science ............... Humanities Annette Evans Humanities Frank J. J. Davies Award Award .......... Phi Alpha Theta BookAward John E Kennedy Award Kelly M. Ochreiter ....... Jennifer A. Fela .................. ................ 20 .*r*OrJ;:l:ilX: ..... Michael J. Figueiredo �2001 Student Awards (continued) Mathemafics and Computer Science Computer Science Award .................. ............. Richard M. Havard Peter P. Waskiewicz Nursing .......... Nursing NSO Service Award............... Leadership Award ............... Clinical Award Highest GPA in Christina M. Jeckell Kristy I. Tkach ................ Tracey L. Spittler-Hassler ........ Megan C. Stevens Social Scienca and Communicotions DepartmentAward .................. Dr. Jaroslav G. Moravec Award............... Raymond R. Ritz Award Communications Pi SigmaAlpha ......... Matthew C. Reitnour Nicole Melito Leigh C. Gerardi Shannon A. Smurl Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Award .......... Heather Hurley Allison Pikulski Award.......... ................. Tricia Myers ............... Richard Seipp Lisa Dente GlaxoSmithKline Patient Care Award Mylan Pharmaceuticals Excellence in Pharmacy Award .......... Stacy Geiger Eli Lilly Achievement Award.......... ...... Kelly West CVS Excellence in Community Pharmacy Practice Award.......... Heather Brown AphA-ASP Mortar and Pestle Professionalism Roche Pharmacy Communications TEVA Pharmaceuticals Outstanding Student Award Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals Outstanding Student Award . Perrigo Award of Excellence in Non-prescription Medication ................. Richard Quigley Facts and Comparisons Award of Excellence in Clinical Communication ......Dennis Fox Luzerne County Pharmacists Association Academic Achievement Award ....... Kelly West Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association Outstanding Pharmacy Student Award Heather Brown American Society of Health System Pharmacists Student Leadership ........... Marisa Nebesky Dean's Outstanding Student .......... Richard Seipp ................ Award Award.......... Extracurricular Awards Student Affairs Theresa Jordan and Frank Mehm Nada Vujica Memorial Award Prize .......... Uniuersity College Adult Learner of the ..... Michael J. Figueiredo ......... Mei Wako Year. Multicultural Affairs Leadership in Diversity Award Karen Lambert ............... Alice T Danso Volunteer Seruices ond Campus Interfaith Helping Hands Service Award Michael J. Figueiredo 21 �2001 Student Awards (continued) Athletic Department The Correen Santoro Memorial Award ................. Mandy L. Kehler Nancy Stover Donna M. Rothrock Holly R. Shiber Lorey D. Molick Corinne Stewart Year Year Year............. Male Athlete of the Year Donna M. Rothrock Edward T Bednarz III Robyn L. Mendygral David Jannuzzi Female Scholar Athlete of the Male Scholar Athlete of the Female Athlete of the Residence Life Office Residence Life Distinguished Service Cooperatiae Education Award............... .......... Megan C. Stevens .......... Award.......... Outstanding Senior Intern Keith Topfer Memorial Who's Who .... Justin Holmes Ryan R. Grymko Anong Students in American Uniuersities and Edward T. Bednarz III Colleges LisaM. Mumin Deidre M. Blake Ulluma Chioma Ngumezi Pia Chatterjee David Peer Claire E. Cole Suraj V. futtanniah Gregory J. Collins Matthew C. Reitnour Robert Cooney Jermaine E Richardson Alice T Danso Amanda C. Rodski Helen M. Dempsey Donna M. Rothrock Loan T Do Lisa M. Ruggiero Margaret E. Durilla Kevin S. Siegel Jennifer A. Fela SonyaA. Smereczynsky Michael J. Figueiredo Andrea Sommers MeganA. Fry Joyce A. Calandria L. Hiller Bethany S. Stefanec Malverne D.Inniss Megan C. Stevens Rupal S. Kalariya Cassandra B. Sutton Katie Lynn B. Kulesa MayaA Thtum Susan A. LaCoe Kristy I. Tkach Sorrentino John J. Leedock Drew Wagner Nathaniel D. Martin Mary C. Waldorf Robyn L. Mendygral George M. Waschko Corey Yanoshak 22 �2001 Student Awards (continued) Studmt Gouemment Faculg Choice Award ..Andrea Frantz Appreciation Award thra J. Barrie Rupal S. Kalariya Deidre M. Blakes Melissa L. Petra Gregory J. Collins Megan C. Stevens CathyA. Donlin Cassandra B. Sutton Stephen J. Gazda StudentAdiaities Intercollegiate Leadership Wlkes-Barre Debonh E. Brandt Rupal S. Kalariya Jeffrey R. Brittain John M. Skovronski Kelly M. Boganski Megan C. Stevens Justin H. D'Angelo MayaA. Tatum E Class of 2001 F p E- OFFICERS &: Ei Rupal Ihlariya Ihtie Lynn Kulesa PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT F. Deidre Blake Jill Wlson TREASURER SECRETARY i-: a' 23 �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 centurg. The mace symbolizes the authoritg of the uniuersity and the chain of office designates the presidential leadership of the academy. The Wlkes t-lniuersitg 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 nationally recognized gold and siluersmith from the State Uniuersitg of New York at New Paltz, New Paltz, New York. The Uniaersity Moce 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-Barre's role as a melting pot, forming a neu and uigorous communitg of people from manu different backgrounds. This theme is reiterated in the inscription of the Uniuersityb motto "Unitg Amidst Diuersity" which surrounds the upper part of the bowl. The gilt flome 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 known for its coal mining past. The The Presidentiol 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 fourfoot 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. Eugme S. Farley, the first President of Wilkes. Dr. Farlegb portrait is surrounded bU gilt oak leaues commemorating his strong leadership of the emerging institution. 24 �FENNER QUADRANGLE FIRST AID Medical personnel are available for first aid assistance and - emergencies. They are located in Breiseth Hall, room 103 and in the tent to the left of the audience, near the stage. An ambulance is positioned by the side entrance of Breiseth Hall. Should you need assistance please contact an usher or a security officer. PHOTOGRAPHS and VIDEOTAPING Because of space limitations, safety and control, no one, except the professional photographer and members of the - with appropriate credentials, will be allowed access to the stagie 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 press graduates. Rest rooms are available on the first floor of Breiseth Hall and in the first- floor lobby of the Stark Learning Center. REST ROOMS BEVERAGES is available at different locations around the Commencement -Water site. Vending machines are available in the lobby of the Stark Learning Center. TELEPHONE Pay telephones are available in the lobby of the Stark Learning Center and at Breiseth Hall. - ARNAUD C. IVIARTS 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 - 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 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. 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. Apost-commencement reception will be held on the KirbylChase laum immediatelg following the ceremong. 25 t- �NIERICA, THE 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 on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. O beautiful for patriot dream that sees beyond 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. Words by Katherine I*e Bates Music by Samuel A. Ward AI,IUA IUATER Wlkes, our Alma Mater, We pledge our hearts to thee, Honor, faith, and courage, Truth and loyalty, In our work and in our pleasure, Guide us as a friend; We shall always loue thee, Loyal to the end. Thou shalt lead us onward In search of finer things. May we find the wisdom That thU 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. Farleg � 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 May 19, 2001 54th 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/e23d5b130ba10c521624303f3288e5aa.pdf a0c3713f78d29d4fbfaa8017699a4e40 PDF Text Text ��WILKES UIVWERSITY Winter Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees Sunday Afternoon January 21, 2001 at two o'clock �Order of Exercises *FANFARE *PROCESSIONAL Trumpet Voluntarg WELCOME ...... Jeremiah Clarke James P. Rodechko Vice President for Academic Affairs *INVOCMION.......... .... Sister Mary Glennon, RSM Vice President for Academic Affairs College Misericordia Dallas, Pennsyluania *AMERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL ......Words bg Katherine Lee Bates Music bg Samuel A. Ward GREETINGS ............... ..... Ronald D. Tremayne'58 Member, Board of 'llustees Jane Elmes-Crahall Chair, Faculty Affairs Council MizeleNkoba'01 Member Class of 2001 *The audience is requested to rise. �Order of Etercises CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREE ......Robert,J. Bruce kessntation by Christopher N. Breiseth, President ADDRESS CONFERRING OF THE DEGREES {'ALIlt{r\ MAIER *BENEDICTION .. ......... Robert J. Bruce Christopher N. Breiseth Eleanor C. Farleg Rhoda Tillman hesident, Tanple Bnai Brith Kingst on, Penns g luania *RECESSIONAL Trumpet Ifune ......... ..... Jeremiah Clarke Music prouided by the Wlkes Uniaersitg Brass Quartet William Teubner, Joseph DeVizia, Phil loanna, Ed Enlin *The audience is requested to rise. �HONORARY DEGREE ROeBm J. BnucT DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS Retiring as President after twenty years, Robert J. Bruce has transformed Widener University academically, physically and financially. He has brought a unity of spirit and focus to a new university, built upon the foundations of six earlier institutions going back to 1821, most recently the Pennsylvania Military College. Renamed Widener University in 1979, the institution includes three campuses in two states, Pennsylvania and Delaware. President Bruce has fostered the development of 150 programs of study leading to the associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree. Building the endowment from $1.3 million in 1981 to nearly $40 million today, he has also invested $100,000,000 in new and improved physical facilities. Widener University is now classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Doctoral/Research University-Intensive institution. Born and raised in Massachusetts, President Bruce earned an A.B. degree from Colby College in Maine in 1959, an M.A. from the University of Massachusetts at Boston in 1964, and an (Hon) L.H.D. from Wdener in 1992. He received a Fulbright Fellowship to study in England in 19641965 and taught history at both the school and college levels for six years before becoming an educational administrator in development at Colby College in 1965. After six years at Bard College, including a stint as Interim President, he came to then Widener College in 1975 as Vice President for Development, becoming President two years after Widener became a university in 1981. His service to Colleges and Universities both in Pennsylvaniaand the nation includes chairmanships of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Universities and the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, as well as service on the national President's Commission of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. He has served as a director on corporate boards and presently is chairman of the Crozer-Keystone Health System in Chester, combining five hospitals with a $600,000,000 annual budget. President Bruce is a husband, father and grandfather as well as a sailor and will reside during his retirement in Pennsylvania and Maine. �DOCTOR'S DEGREE CANDIDAIE Doctor of Pharmacy *f Maura Elizabeth Caseg IIIASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDAIES lVlaster of Business Administration Degree *'a'f Nelson Mark Braslow *'a a Koren B. Charles Kelleg A. Dauis ef Michael D. Hages *'a'f Janet M. Hilliard a Ronald Ragmond Hines x't'f Robert Anthony Katulka x'a'f Robert John Krehelg *'a Jsnnifer Leland a Andrew Mark Lesh a'f Florence M. McNelis a Jennifer Gans Moisett a Kathleen Moran a Mizele Nkoba k'a Shaum T. Prohaska a Theresa L. Shisko a Michael Stanleg Sierko *'a James Thomas Smith *'a John Andrew Stangline a Allgson Lukasauage Swartz a Garg J. Swartz Ragmond Stanleg Walton *Degree in absentio a Delta Mu Delta f Receiued degree on August 25, 2000 �TUASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Master of Science Degree with a major in Education *'f Kathrgn E. S. Adams *'t Sherri L. Alapick *'f Janet E. Aldinger *'f Gina Marie Aldrich f Joette A. AnthonY Robert Earl Anthony, Jr. Tlacey L. Attinello *,t Angela Grace Auillion *,f Hollg Renee Baer *'t Marianne Meehon Baker *'f Andrew Barilla N *'t Sandra Ann Bamhart * Edward George Bath, Jr. *'f Patricia D. Baxter * Diana Wetherill Beausang *'f Christopher T. Becker *'f Melksa Renee Bellows *'f Angela Marie Bertalan *,f Bonnie Lee Biclcsler f RonalgnA. Decker Bingaman *'f Nancu A. Bingham *'f Scott C. Blockutell *'t Janice Raineg Blair Jane Euelyn Blau John Bleck *'f Michael G. Bluhm *'f Kimberly M. Bolich *'f Andrea Gail Bond *'f Lori J. Bonn * Timothy Francis Borgmann *'f Jan M. Bowman *'f Diane Dolores Bradg Kellie A. Brandes *'t SteueW Brion Jerome A. Broum, Jr. * John Robert Broum, Jr. *'f Lorena Brown * Nancg E. *'f Brglewski Sandra L. Burdick Shoum Carroll Burke Nancy,4nn Burkett *,f Angela Nicole Bussard *,f Leanne Katrishen Campbell *'f Alicia M. Carlo *Degree in absentia t Receiued degree onAugust 25,2000 �IVIASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES lVlaster of Science Degree with a major in Education (continued) *'f Lauren A. Chalmers *'f Tracr L. Childs *'f Ann Campbell Christi *'t Joan S. Colosimo-Brownell f Daniel Anthong Comoroski *' Christine Elizabeth Conz *'t Carolgn A. CooPer *'f Michael James Corrigan * Amy A. Costa *'f Maria Costa-Pettinato * Garg A. Cotroneo *'f KoreY L. Cox f John Paul Cogle * Richard Martin Cronin *'f Karen Jean Crowe * Michael T Culbert Rosalie A. Cullagh *'f Brian X. Cunningham *'f Jo Anne L. Damian Stephen Foster Dauenport f Judith A. Dauidson-Roth *'t Hosiah D. Dauis *'f Jouce Ann Minyard Dawley *'t Michele L. DeLillo *'f Lisa Ann DeMichele * James Anthong DePietro *'t Maryann Deakin f Debra Ann Tbrnuall Demming Maureen Euelgn Denis *'f Christopher L. Dennis *'f Holly Carol Deppen * Timothy R. Diehl *'f Matthew Mark Dietz Michael M. Dillon * Angela M. Donouan *'f Lori A. Downeg * Richard Langdon Druckenmiller Nancg J. Edelson * Gregorg M. Ellsworth *'f Jeffrey J. Ellsworth Verle E. Emanuelson *'f Warren Dushane Erdman III *'f Jennifer Leigh Esh *'f CarmenAno Espinosa f Crgstal Etchberger *Degree in obsentia f Receiued degree on August 25, 2000 �IUASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Master of Science Degree with a major in Education (continued) *'f Kristin Lgnne Euancho *'f Matthew Alan Euancho *'f Thomas Dauid Euans * Jodi Ewer *'t Mary Jean Farrell * Vincmt Fayock *'f *'f Christopher L. Feerrar *'f Louise Elizabeth Feher f Stephanie A. Fehr Cgnthia M. DeLash Fetchko *'f Deborah M. Filson Donnamarie Finneg * Caroline Fitzpatrick *'f Nancg Denise Forgash * Steuen D. Fox *'f Ann M. Franco *'t Diane S. Freeh * Sara Frisch Gallik * Kimberly Ann Garber *'f Matilde E. Garcia *'f Joseph E Garin III t Wendg S. Garrety *'t Beth Ann Gehret *'f Barbara Umphress Gelb *'f Jessica L. Georg *'f Margaret Buzbg Genish *'f Kathleen Ann Gibbons *'f Andrea M. Gigliotti * Shirley Giombetti *'f Richard L. Giuens *'f Stephanie Lgnn Goodrich *'f Joseph Matthew Gorham *'t Thomas John Grauish *'f Toni H. Griseto *'f Mary Grochowski *'f Michelle L. Groh *'f Katherine S. Gross * Sharon Ann Haffeg *'f Jennifer Hallman *'f Susan D. Hagnes * Karrie Dee Hefner *'f Donna Ellen Heim *'f Rebecca Ann Herb *'f Norma M. Hess AmU Jo Hetherington ' *Degtree in obsmtia t Receiued degree on August 25, 2000 �IVIASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Master of Science Degree with a major in Education (continued) *'f Lisa Joy Hochreiter *'t Linda D. Hoffner Judith Lynn Hoke *'f Kristal A. Hollerxhead *'f Sarajane Michele Holt *'f Courtney A. Hopkins *'f Nicole Hromiak Corrine Hudzinski *,f Lawanda Lynn Huuzecke *,f Gretchen Brett Hufnagle 4<'f Dana Hurrell Lisa Alaine Jastremski * Donna M. Jones *'f Jessica K. Jones' *'f Sharon L. Jones-Tluskg Carla J. Karboski * John C. Keefe *'f Denise M. Keiser * Michael Angelo Kello *'t Lisa Kellg Diane Luray Kerlin Christopher John Kersey *'f Dana Lynn Kline *'f Bettg L. Kmetz *,f Barbara Louise Daubert Knepp Michael John Kolessar *,f AmU M. Koring *'f Edna Langan Kozak Lucg A. Kozuch *'f *'f Diana Kudrich *'f Nichole Louise Kuleskg *'t Suzanne Kulp * Denise L. Lane *'f Eric Brian Lawson *'f Jeffrey A. Lehr *'t Carol Ann Lengel * Deborah M. Lewis *'f Elizabeth R. Lieberman *'f Ilicia Marie Liuzzo *'f Mark Douglas Long * Kelli Lopsonzski Julia Marie Lupini Fred G. Lutkus *'f Mary Ellen MacMillan *Degree in absentia I Receiued degree onAugust 25,2000 �ITTASTER'S DEGREE CAI{DIDATES lvlaster of Science Degree with a major in Education (continued) *'f Julie Ann Magda f Joelun Mark *'t Anthonr T Markouich *'f Kathy Ann Marshall Tamora A. Matthews *'f GregorY Mazurek *'f Kathrgn L. McCord *'f AlanThomas McElrog Bridget Ann Mclaughlin *'f Nancy Susan Merrick *'f Donald Lee Miller Jr. *'t Cynthia Roberts Morgan * Denise W Morgan f Krea Alexis Moskosky *'t Daniel J. MoYer, Jr. *'f Andrew Murdough Michael Thomas Murphy, Jr. *'f Jessica Diane Musket *'f Scott L. MYers *'f Tierney Vincent Myers *'f Maria Neri * Nicole Neu *'f Margbeth A. Ney *'f Laura Jeanne Nichols Jeffry S. Nietz *'f Darlene M. Noel *'f Kathleen Ruth Nouatnak Dauid Andrew Nourocki Antoinette D. Ngberg *'t Kellie Anne O'Connor *'f Tlacie Lynn O'Connor *'f Lori W O'Donnell Jill Maie Oliaer *'f AmU Marie Orasin *'f Thomas Martin Orff * Amy L. Osmond *'f Denise Dauidene Oswald *'f frIelissa Luduig Porker William,4nthony Parks *'f Ross Jon Portington * tutichael Dauid Pawlik Pamela Peregrim *'f AmU Lee Pettit *'f Scott John Piergrossi *Degree in absentia t Receiued degree on August 25, 2000 �IVIASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Master of Science Degree with a major in Education (continued) x'7 Jill Catherine Auery Pike Janice R. Pila * James Piuirotto *'f Kathleen M. Kennedg Price x'f Karen R. Rader *'f Paul D. Rearden Jr. *'t GarY L. Rife Jr. *'f Lisa M. Roach *'f Suzanne M. Rockouits * Jane I. Ronyack *'t Jmnifer Ann Roth E ft ehia Roufakis - Dendr inos *'f *'f Susan Bridget RYan * Jeffreg Salawage Susan Fowler Scheeler *,f Kimberlu Jean Hahn Schellhase *'f Rachel Beth Schmeckenbecher *'t Joan L. Schneider * John Joseph Schreiner *'f Maureen Anne Scolere Jeanne Carol Seabridge *'t Marilgn E. Seiders *'f Michele L. Shemorg *'f Linda C. Shingle * Christina A. Short * Denise Marie Simmers * William A. Skipper Marcia Hornung Slaton *'f CorU A. Smull *'f Jo Elizabeth Snook Cheryl Lgnn Scauo Spager *'f Melissa Serre Stanalonis *' f Nathan William Stannard Tami A. Stascauage-Broda Nicholas George Stelmak *'f Jane Lawler Steuens * Scott W. Steuens *'f StanleY K. Strong *'f Daniel Sukanick *'f Maria Lynne Szczecina f Heidi A. Tauani *'f Karen Ann Taglor * Melissa M. Tewksbury *'f Margaret Susan Thomas *'f Michelle V Thomas xDegree in absentia I Receiued degree on August 25, 2000 �IT{ASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES lvlaster of Science Degree with a major in Education (continued) *'f Gretchen M. Tloxell Rened A. Tough *'f Nicholas J. Tlubilla Saluatore Joseph Valerio *'f Marcia A. Vega * Linda Gibbins Verwey *'f Mary Theresa Villano *'f Brian Wagner *'f Annemarie Walter *'f Robin Marie Waters-Yost *'t KristinAnnWehr *,f Francis Dauid Williams, Jr. *,t Janice Elizabeth Williams *'f Wanda Viola Williams *'f Amg M. Wills *'t Amy Lisa Wilusz BrianWolfe * Lgnda Marie Wolfe *'f Wcndy M. Wolk *'t Karin R. Wrightson * Christine E. Yaworski *'f Kristen D. Yoder *'f Laura Youorski *'f Karen Jean Ziegler *,f Frank L. Zrinski, Jr. *,f Dennis B. Zurawski, Jr. lVlaster of Science in Electrical Engineering *'f Srideui Akkina Joseph L. Cumbo f Rifa M. Rahman x Ed Roman s *Degree in absentia eSigma Pi Sigma I Receiued degree on August 25, 2000 �FIASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Master of Science Degree with a major in Nursing *,11'f Keuin Thomas Cherneskg *'11'f Susan Elczgna 11 Kelli Lgnne Gaulick x,tt'7 Theresa A. Kamus 11,f Lenora Nicole Lello *'tt'7 Mark William Loftus *'11'f Lka Ann MeNeeleg ll Nancy E. O'Malleg r<'11'f Gemma Teresa Rosato x,tt'f Mark R.Ilentlg *,11'f William J. Yankalunas *Degree in absentia llSigma Theta Tau t Receiaed degree onAugust 25,2000 �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Summa Cum Laude Pia Chatterjee, Biochemistry s'il Kelly Marie Ochreiter English Lisa Marie Ruggiero, Spanish International Studies, Second Major 1,7 Heather LUnn Shinkus, Sociology Elementary Education, Second Maj or .Ulagna Cum Laude Frank Thomas McCabe, Political Science English, Second Major 7'10 Arny Flizabeth Miller, English 3,7 Frances Murach Scaramastro, Sociology *'6'12 Robert Louis Wasilewski, Biology Earth and Enuironmental Science, Second Major 10 Cum Laude Darlene A. Fendrock, History Jarrad Patrick Max, English 7'10 Sarah Saylor English 7'10 l<erri Scherer, English Elementary Education, Second Major 7'8 7'10 abscntia lAlpha Chi 3Alpha Sigma Lambda sHonors in Englkh iHonors in Biology TCandidate for Pennsgluania Teaching Certilication sPhi Alpha Theta lqSigma Tau Delta l6Sigma Xi f Receiued degree on August 25, 2000 xDegree in �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Accounting *A'f Dale C. Heller Zaid Surood Najib Bachelor of Business Administration f Flogd T. Allen *'a'f Norbert J. Braun Jamie E. Brennan Adam R. Burton Jeremy Conrad Joseph Robert Doran t Joan Theresa Hannigan Marie Lgn Hozelton Christal L. Jenkins Charmagne S. Julius William J. Layo *A't Jacqueline A. Lesinski Rgan Matthew Lohan a Ka t hleen M c Cann- S ho s tek * William James Merkel Deborah Jane Pish a JoAnne Marie Potter Jermaine E Richardson *'f Deborah Ann Smith * Rosemarie C. Sochka Chemistry f Dauid Eugene Peer Communications Karen Nouicki Lambert John Long Computer Science Richard Michael Hauard Keith Michael Jones f Tulip Begum Rahman *Degree in absentia aDelta Mu Delta t Receiued degree on August 25, 2000 �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Earth and Environmental Sciences John Joseph Pagoda, Jr. * John D. Williams Economics Marie Louise Dreier-Lewis Electrical Engineering *' f Despina Papadopoulou English *'7't Lisa Ann Kelleg +t,7,10 Michael Louerdi Environmental Engineering Jeremiah D. Hoagland * Jeffrey Spaide Drew Wogner History DanielThomas Borden James D. Calciano, Jr. Chrktopher L. Jarzyk Stephen P Toth s International Studies Yelena Loguina Ivlathematics 7 Dennis Robert Isaacs Elementarg Educotion, Second Major *'t Randg Nouak Mechanical Engineering Christopher M. Klopp *Degree in absentia sAlpha Sigma lnmbda TCandidate for Pennsyluonia Teaching Certification l1Sigma Tau Delta Recsiued degree on Augttst 25, 2000 t �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Ivledical Technology *'f Beth LoPiccolo Philosophy * Obed A. Addo Michelle Bridget Moffitt Psychology 7 Justin P Andreu Elementarg Education, Second lulajor Jason R. Bartholomew *'7 John Michael Conte, Jr. Elementary Education, Second Major 7 Joel M. Eberts Elementarg Education, Second Major 7 Karen A. Kotchik Kyle Fitzgerald Reed Elementarg Education, Second Major Sarah Reedg * John D. Rosinski BianJeffery Tomascik Sociology 7 Nicholas D'Amico Elementarg Education, Second Major *'2'f James L. Kalish Stoceg M. Kulp * Charles H. Wetzel, Jr. ShaQuan Lattish Wiggins Spanish * Dominick N. DelRosso Theatre Arts f Thomas RyanWard *Degree in obsentia 2Alpha Kappa Delta TCandidate for Pennsyluania Teaching Certilication I Receiued degree onAugust 25,2000 �Scholarly Societies and Special Designations 1 2 s a Denotes Membership inAlpha Chi, the National College Honor Scholarship Society. Denotes Membership inAlpha Kappa Deha, the International Honorary Society in Sociologg. 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 Delta, the National Honor Societg in Business Adminktration. 5 Denotes Honors in English. 6 Denotes Honors in Biology. 7 Dqnotes Candidates for Pennsyluania Teacher Certification. 8 Denotes Membership in Phi Alpha Theta, the National Honorary Society in e 10 History. Denotes Membership in Sigma Pi Sigma, the National Honorary Societg Physics students. Denotes Membership in Sigma Tau Delta, the National Honorary Society in English. 11 Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tou, the 12 International Honor Society for Nursing. Denotes Membership in and aclmowledgment by Sigma Xi, the Scientific * f of Research Society. Degree in absentia Student receiaed degree onAugust 25,2000 .s �The Uniuersity Mace and Presidential Chain of Office The Uniuersity Mace and the Presidential Chain of Office used in academic celebrations represent traditions dating to the sixteenth century. The mace sym- bolizes the authority of the uniuersitg and the chain of office designates the presidential 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 Chualek'61 and executed bg Kurt Matzdorf, a nationallg recognized gold and siluersmith from the State Uniuersity 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-Barreb role os a melting pot, forming a neu and uig- orous community of people from mang different backgrounds. This theme is reiterated in the insuiption of the Uniuersitgb motto "Unity Amidst Diuersity" which surrounds the upper part of the bowl. The gilt flame symbolizes the enlightenment gained from higher education, while ihe piece ofinthricite 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 The Presidcntial Chain of Office, created from sterling siluer, has altemating bowls and gilt flames, repeating the motif of the mace. On the front of the four-foot 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 generations. On the back of the Presidential Chain of Office is a siluer portrait of Dr. Eugute S. Farley, the first President of Wlkes. Dr. Farleyb portrait is surrounded by gilt oak leaues commetnorating his strong leadership of the emerging institution. ���AIIIERIGA, THE BEAI'TIFUL O beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waues of grain, For purple mountoin majesties aboue the fruited plain. America! America! God shed his grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood from seo to shining sea. beautiful for patriot\ dream that sees beyond the years, Thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmed bg human tears. America! America! God shed his groce on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood hom sea to shining sea. O Words bg Katheine I*e Bates Music by Samuel A. Ward AI,MA I}IATER Wilkes, our Alma Mater, our hearts to thee, Honor, faith, and courage, TTuth and loyalty, In our work and in our pleosure, Guide us os a friend; We shall always loue thee, Loyal to the end. Thou shalt lead us onward In search offiner things. May we find the wisdom That thg spirit brings. May our deeds of loue and seraice Euer swell thy fame Wlkes, we stand to greet thee! Glorg to thg name. We pledge - Words and Music by Eleonor C. Farley Areception for graduates and their families will be held in the ballroom of the Student Union immediately following the ceremony. � 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 21, 2001 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/81009544665cb59e8a9957024666c567.pdf a0c3713f78d29d4fbfaa8017699a4e40 PDF Text Text ��WILKES UIVWERSITY Winter Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees Sunday Afternoon January 21, 2001 at two o'clock �Order of Exercises *FANFARE *PROCESSIONAL Trumpet Voluntarg WELCOME ...... Jeremiah Clarke James P. Rodechko Vice President for Academic Affairs *INVOCMION.......... .... Sister Mary Glennon, RSM Vice President for Academic Affairs College Misericordia Dallas, Pennsyluania *AMERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL ......Words bg Katherine Lee Bates Music bg Samuel A. Ward GREETINGS ............... ..... Ronald D. Tremayne'58 Member, Board of 'llustees Jane Elmes-Crahall Chair, Faculty Affairs Council MizeleNkoba'01 Member Class of 2001 *The audience is requested to rise. �Order of Etercises CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREE ......Robert,J. Bruce kessntation by Christopher N. Breiseth, President ADDRESS CONFERRING OF THE DEGREES {'ALIlt{r\ MAIER *BENEDICTION .. ......... Robert J. Bruce Christopher N. Breiseth Eleanor C. Farleg Rhoda Tillman hesident, Tanple Bnai Brith Kingst on, Penns g luania *RECESSIONAL Trumpet Ifune ......... ..... Jeremiah Clarke Music prouided by the Wlkes Uniaersitg Brass Quartet William Teubner, Joseph DeVizia, Phil loanna, Ed Enlin *The audience is requested to rise. �HONORARY DEGREE ROeBm J. BnucT DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS Retiring as President after twenty years, Robert J. Bruce has transformed Widener University academically, physically and financially. He has brought a unity of spirit and focus to a new university, built upon the foundations of six earlier institutions going back to 1821, most recently the Pennsylvania Military College. Renamed Widener University in 1979, the institution includes three campuses in two states, Pennsylvania and Delaware. President Bruce has fostered the development of 150 programs of study leading to the associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree. Building the endowment from $1.3 million in 1981 to nearly $40 million today, he has also invested $100,000,000 in new and improved physical facilities. Widener University is now classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Doctoral/Research University-Intensive institution. Born and raised in Massachusetts, President Bruce earned an A.B. degree from Colby College in Maine in 1959, an M.A. from the University of Massachusetts at Boston in 1964, and an (Hon) L.H.D. from Wdener in 1992. He received a Fulbright Fellowship to study in England in 19641965 and taught history at both the school and college levels for six years before becoming an educational administrator in development at Colby College in 1965. After six years at Bard College, including a stint as Interim President, he came to then Widener College in 1975 as Vice President for Development, becoming President two years after Widener became a university in 1981. His service to Colleges and Universities both in Pennsylvaniaand the nation includes chairmanships of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Universities and the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, as well as service on the national President's Commission of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. He has served as a director on corporate boards and presently is chairman of the Crozer-Keystone Health System in Chester, combining five hospitals with a $600,000,000 annual budget. President Bruce is a husband, father and grandfather as well as a sailor and will reside during his retirement in Pennsylvania and Maine. �DOCTOR'S DEGREE CANDIDAIE Doctor of Pharmacy *f Maura Elizabeth Caseg IIIASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDAIES lVlaster of Business Administration Degree *'a'f Nelson Mark Braslow *'a a Koren B. Charles Kelleg A. Dauis ef Michael D. Hages *'a'f Janet M. Hilliard a Ronald Ragmond Hines x't'f Robert Anthony Katulka x'a'f Robert John Krehelg *'a Jsnnifer Leland a Andrew Mark Lesh a'f Florence M. McNelis a Jennifer Gans Moisett a Kathleen Moran a Mizele Nkoba k'a Shaum T. Prohaska a Theresa L. Shisko a Michael Stanleg Sierko *'a James Thomas Smith *'a John Andrew Stangline a Allgson Lukasauage Swartz a Garg J. Swartz Ragmond Stanleg Walton *Degree in absentio a Delta Mu Delta f Receiued degree on August 25, 2000 �TUASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Master of Science Degree with a major in Education *'f Kathrgn E. S. Adams *'t Sherri L. Alapick *'f Janet E. Aldinger *'f Gina Marie Aldrich f Joette A. AnthonY Robert Earl Anthony, Jr. Tlacey L. Attinello *,t Angela Grace Auillion *,f Hollg Renee Baer *'t Marianne Meehon Baker *'f Andrew Barilla N *'t Sandra Ann Bamhart * Edward George Bath, Jr. *'f Patricia D. Baxter * Diana Wetherill Beausang *'f Christopher T. Becker *'f Melksa Renee Bellows *'f Angela Marie Bertalan *,f Bonnie Lee Biclcsler f RonalgnA. Decker Bingaman *'f Nancu A. Bingham *'f Scott C. Blockutell *'t Janice Raineg Blair Jane Euelyn Blau John Bleck *'f Michael G. Bluhm *'f Kimberly M. Bolich *'f Andrea Gail Bond *'f Lori J. Bonn * Timothy Francis Borgmann *'f Jan M. Bowman *'f Diane Dolores Bradg Kellie A. Brandes *'t SteueW Brion Jerome A. Broum, Jr. * John Robert Broum, Jr. *'f Lorena Brown * Nancg E. *'f Brglewski Sandra L. Burdick Shoum Carroll Burke Nancy,4nn Burkett *,f Angela Nicole Bussard *,f Leanne Katrishen Campbell *'f Alicia M. Carlo *Degree in absentia t Receiued degree onAugust 25,2000 �IVIASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES lVlaster of Science Degree with a major in Education (continued) *'f Lauren A. Chalmers *'f Tracr L. Childs *'f Ann Campbell Christi *'t Joan S. Colosimo-Brownell f Daniel Anthong Comoroski *' Christine Elizabeth Conz *'t Carolgn A. CooPer *'f Michael James Corrigan * Amy A. Costa *'f Maria Costa-Pettinato * Garg A. Cotroneo *'f KoreY L. Cox f John Paul Cogle * Richard Martin Cronin *'f Karen Jean Crowe * Michael T Culbert Rosalie A. Cullagh *'f Brian X. Cunningham *'f Jo Anne L. Damian Stephen Foster Dauenport f Judith A. Dauidson-Roth *'t Hosiah D. Dauis *'f Jouce Ann Minyard Dawley *'t Michele L. DeLillo *'f Lisa Ann DeMichele * James Anthong DePietro *'t Maryann Deakin f Debra Ann Tbrnuall Demming Maureen Euelgn Denis *'f Christopher L. Dennis *'f Holly Carol Deppen * Timothy R. Diehl *'f Matthew Mark Dietz Michael M. Dillon * Angela M. Donouan *'f Lori A. Downeg * Richard Langdon Druckenmiller Nancg J. Edelson * Gregorg M. Ellsworth *'f Jeffrey J. Ellsworth Verle E. Emanuelson *'f Warren Dushane Erdman III *'f Jennifer Leigh Esh *'f CarmenAno Espinosa f Crgstal Etchberger *Degree in obsentia f Receiued degree on August 25, 2000 �IUASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Master of Science Degree with a major in Education (continued) *'f Kristin Lgnne Euancho *'f Matthew Alan Euancho *'f Thomas Dauid Euans * Jodi Ewer *'t Mary Jean Farrell * Vincmt Fayock *'f *'f Christopher L. Feerrar *'f Louise Elizabeth Feher f Stephanie A. Fehr Cgnthia M. DeLash Fetchko *'f Deborah M. Filson Donnamarie Finneg * Caroline Fitzpatrick *'f Nancg Denise Forgash * Steuen D. Fox *'f Ann M. Franco *'t Diane S. Freeh * Sara Frisch Gallik * Kimberly Ann Garber *'f Matilde E. Garcia *'f Joseph E Garin III t Wendg S. Garrety *'t Beth Ann Gehret *'f Barbara Umphress Gelb *'f Jessica L. Georg *'f Margaret Buzbg Genish *'f Kathleen Ann Gibbons *'f Andrea M. Gigliotti * Shirley Giombetti *'f Richard L. Giuens *'f Stephanie Lgnn Goodrich *'f Joseph Matthew Gorham *'t Thomas John Grauish *'f Toni H. Griseto *'f Mary Grochowski *'f Michelle L. Groh *'f Katherine S. Gross * Sharon Ann Haffeg *'f Jennifer Hallman *'f Susan D. Hagnes * Karrie Dee Hefner *'f Donna Ellen Heim *'f Rebecca Ann Herb *'f Norma M. Hess AmU Jo Hetherington ' *Degtree in obsmtia t Receiued degree on August 25, 2000 �IVIASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Master of Science Degree with a major in Education (continued) *'f Lisa Joy Hochreiter *'t Linda D. Hoffner Judith Lynn Hoke *'f Kristal A. Hollerxhead *'f Sarajane Michele Holt *'f Courtney A. Hopkins *'f Nicole Hromiak Corrine Hudzinski *,f Lawanda Lynn Huuzecke *,f Gretchen Brett Hufnagle 4<'f Dana Hurrell Lisa Alaine Jastremski * Donna M. Jones *'f Jessica K. Jones' *'f Sharon L. Jones-Tluskg Carla J. Karboski * John C. Keefe *'f Denise M. Keiser * Michael Angelo Kello *'t Lisa Kellg Diane Luray Kerlin Christopher John Kersey *'f Dana Lynn Kline *'f Bettg L. Kmetz *,f Barbara Louise Daubert Knepp Michael John Kolessar *,f AmU M. Koring *'f Edna Langan Kozak Lucg A. Kozuch *'f *'f Diana Kudrich *'f Nichole Louise Kuleskg *'t Suzanne Kulp * Denise L. Lane *'f Eric Brian Lawson *'f Jeffrey A. Lehr *'t Carol Ann Lengel * Deborah M. Lewis *'f Elizabeth R. Lieberman *'f Ilicia Marie Liuzzo *'f Mark Douglas Long * Kelli Lopsonzski Julia Marie Lupini Fred G. Lutkus *'f Mary Ellen MacMillan *Degree in absentia I Receiued degree onAugust 25,2000 �ITTASTER'S DEGREE CAI{DIDATES lvlaster of Science Degree with a major in Education (continued) *'f Julie Ann Magda f Joelun Mark *'t Anthonr T Markouich *'f Kathy Ann Marshall Tamora A. Matthews *'f GregorY Mazurek *'f Kathrgn L. McCord *'f AlanThomas McElrog Bridget Ann Mclaughlin *'f Nancy Susan Merrick *'f Donald Lee Miller Jr. *'t Cynthia Roberts Morgan * Denise W Morgan f Krea Alexis Moskosky *'t Daniel J. MoYer, Jr. *'f Andrew Murdough Michael Thomas Murphy, Jr. *'f Jessica Diane Musket *'f Scott L. MYers *'f Tierney Vincent Myers *'f Maria Neri * Nicole Neu *'f Margbeth A. Ney *'f Laura Jeanne Nichols Jeffry S. Nietz *'f Darlene M. Noel *'f Kathleen Ruth Nouatnak Dauid Andrew Nourocki Antoinette D. Ngberg *'t Kellie Anne O'Connor *'f Tlacie Lynn O'Connor *'f Lori W O'Donnell Jill Maie Oliaer *'f AmU Marie Orasin *'f Thomas Martin Orff * Amy L. Osmond *'f Denise Dauidene Oswald *'f frIelissa Luduig Porker William,4nthony Parks *'f Ross Jon Portington * tutichael Dauid Pawlik Pamela Peregrim *'f AmU Lee Pettit *'f Scott John Piergrossi *Degree in absentia t Receiued degree on August 25, 2000 �IVIASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Master of Science Degree with a major in Education (continued) x'7 Jill Catherine Auery Pike Janice R. Pila * James Piuirotto *'f Kathleen M. Kennedg Price x'f Karen R. Rader *'f Paul D. Rearden Jr. *'t GarY L. Rife Jr. *'f Lisa M. Roach *'f Suzanne M. Rockouits * Jane I. Ronyack *'t Jmnifer Ann Roth E ft ehia Roufakis - Dendr inos *'f *'f Susan Bridget RYan * Jeffreg Salawage Susan Fowler Scheeler *,f Kimberlu Jean Hahn Schellhase *'f Rachel Beth Schmeckenbecher *'t Joan L. Schneider * John Joseph Schreiner *'f Maureen Anne Scolere Jeanne Carol Seabridge *'t Marilgn E. Seiders *'f Michele L. Shemorg *'f Linda C. Shingle * Christina A. Short * Denise Marie Simmers * William A. Skipper Marcia Hornung Slaton *'f CorU A. Smull *'f Jo Elizabeth Snook Cheryl Lgnn Scauo Spager *'f Melissa Serre Stanalonis *' f Nathan William Stannard Tami A. Stascauage-Broda Nicholas George Stelmak *'f Jane Lawler Steuens * Scott W. Steuens *'f StanleY K. Strong *'f Daniel Sukanick *'f Maria Lynne Szczecina f Heidi A. Tauani *'f Karen Ann Taglor * Melissa M. Tewksbury *'f Margaret Susan Thomas *'f Michelle V Thomas xDegree in absentia I Receiued degree on August 25, 2000 �IT{ASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES lvlaster of Science Degree with a major in Education (continued) *'f Gretchen M. Tloxell Rened A. Tough *'f Nicholas J. Tlubilla Saluatore Joseph Valerio *'f Marcia A. Vega * Linda Gibbins Verwey *'f Mary Theresa Villano *'f Brian Wagner *'f Annemarie Walter *'f Robin Marie Waters-Yost *'t KristinAnnWehr *,f Francis Dauid Williams, Jr. *,t Janice Elizabeth Williams *'f Wanda Viola Williams *'f Amg M. Wills *'t Amy Lisa Wilusz BrianWolfe * Lgnda Marie Wolfe *'f Wcndy M. Wolk *'t Karin R. Wrightson * Christine E. Yaworski *'f Kristen D. Yoder *'f Laura Youorski *'f Karen Jean Ziegler *,f Frank L. Zrinski, Jr. *,f Dennis B. Zurawski, Jr. lVlaster of Science in Electrical Engineering *'f Srideui Akkina Joseph L. Cumbo f Rifa M. Rahman x Ed Roman s *Degree in absentia eSigma Pi Sigma I Receiued degree on August 25, 2000 �FIASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Master of Science Degree with a major in Nursing *,11'f Keuin Thomas Cherneskg *'11'f Susan Elczgna 11 Kelli Lgnne Gaulick x,tt'7 Theresa A. Kamus 11,f Lenora Nicole Lello *'tt'7 Mark William Loftus *'11'f Lka Ann MeNeeleg ll Nancy E. O'Malleg r<'11'f Gemma Teresa Rosato x,tt'f Mark R.Ilentlg *,11'f William J. Yankalunas *Degree in absentia llSigma Theta Tau t Receiaed degree onAugust 25,2000 �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Summa Cum Laude Pia Chatterjee, Biochemistry s'il Kelly Marie Ochreiter English Lisa Marie Ruggiero, Spanish International Studies, Second Major 1,7 Heather LUnn Shinkus, Sociology Elementary Education, Second Maj or .Ulagna Cum Laude Frank Thomas McCabe, Political Science English, Second Major 7'10 Arny Flizabeth Miller, English 3,7 Frances Murach Scaramastro, Sociology *'6'12 Robert Louis Wasilewski, Biology Earth and Enuironmental Science, Second Major 10 Cum Laude Darlene A. Fendrock, History Jarrad Patrick Max, English 7'10 Sarah Saylor English 7'10 l<erri Scherer, English Elementary Education, Second Major 7'8 7'10 abscntia lAlpha Chi 3Alpha Sigma Lambda sHonors in Englkh iHonors in Biology TCandidate for Pennsgluania Teaching Certilication sPhi Alpha Theta lqSigma Tau Delta l6Sigma Xi f Receiued degree on August 25, 2000 xDegree in �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Accounting *A'f Dale C. Heller Zaid Surood Najib Bachelor of Business Administration f Flogd T. Allen *'a'f Norbert J. Braun Jamie E. Brennan Adam R. Burton Jeremy Conrad Joseph Robert Doran t Joan Theresa Hannigan Marie Lgn Hozelton Christal L. Jenkins Charmagne S. Julius William J. Layo *A't Jacqueline A. Lesinski Rgan Matthew Lohan a Ka t hleen M c Cann- S ho s tek * William James Merkel Deborah Jane Pish a JoAnne Marie Potter Jermaine E Richardson *'f Deborah Ann Smith * Rosemarie C. Sochka Chemistry f Dauid Eugene Peer Communications Karen Nouicki Lambert John Long Computer Science Richard Michael Hauard Keith Michael Jones f Tulip Begum Rahman *Degree in absentia aDelta Mu Delta t Receiued degree on August 25, 2000 �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Earth and Environmental Sciences John Joseph Pagoda, Jr. * John D. Williams Economics Marie Louise Dreier-Lewis Electrical Engineering *' f Despina Papadopoulou English *'7't Lisa Ann Kelleg +t,7,10 Michael Louerdi Environmental Engineering Jeremiah D. Hoagland * Jeffrey Spaide Drew Wogner History DanielThomas Borden James D. Calciano, Jr. Chrktopher L. Jarzyk Stephen P Toth s International Studies Yelena Loguina Ivlathematics 7 Dennis Robert Isaacs Elementarg Educotion, Second Major *'t Randg Nouak Mechanical Engineering Christopher M. Klopp *Degree in absentia sAlpha Sigma lnmbda TCandidate for Pennsyluonia Teaching Certification l1Sigma Tau Delta Recsiued degree on Augttst 25, 2000 t �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Ivledical Technology *'f Beth LoPiccolo Philosophy * Obed A. Addo Michelle Bridget Moffitt Psychology 7 Justin P Andreu Elementarg Education, Second lulajor Jason R. Bartholomew *'7 John Michael Conte, Jr. Elementary Education, Second Major 7 Joel M. Eberts Elementarg Education, Second Major 7 Karen A. Kotchik Kyle Fitzgerald Reed Elementarg Education, Second Major Sarah Reedg * John D. Rosinski BianJeffery Tomascik Sociology 7 Nicholas D'Amico Elementarg Education, Second Major *'2'f James L. Kalish Stoceg M. Kulp * Charles H. Wetzel, Jr. ShaQuan Lattish Wiggins Spanish * Dominick N. DelRosso Theatre Arts f Thomas RyanWard *Degree in obsentia 2Alpha Kappa Delta TCandidate for Pennsyluania Teaching Certilication I Receiued degree onAugust 25,2000 �Scholarly Societies and Special Designations 1 2 s a Denotes Membership inAlpha Chi, the National College Honor Scholarship Society. Denotes Membership inAlpha Kappa Deha, the International Honorary Society in Sociologg. 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 Delta, the National Honor Societg in Business Adminktration. 5 Denotes Honors in English. 6 Denotes Honors in Biology. 7 Dqnotes Candidates for Pennsyluania Teacher Certification. 8 Denotes Membership in Phi Alpha Theta, the National Honorary Society in e 10 History. Denotes Membership in Sigma Pi Sigma, the National Honorary Societg Physics students. Denotes Membership in Sigma Tau Delta, the National Honorary Society in English. 11 Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tou, the 12 International Honor Society for Nursing. Denotes Membership in and aclmowledgment by Sigma Xi, the Scientific * f of Research Society. Degree in absentia Student receiaed degree onAugust 25,2000 .s �The Uniuersity Mace and Presidential Chain of Office The Uniuersity Mace and the Presidential Chain of Office used in academic celebrations represent traditions dating to the sixteenth century. The mace sym- bolizes the authority of the uniuersitg and the chain of office designates the presidential 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 Chualek'61 and executed bg Kurt Matzdorf, a nationallg recognized gold and siluersmith from the State Uniuersity 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-Barreb role os a melting pot, forming a neu and uig- orous community of people from mang different backgrounds. This theme is reiterated in the insuiption of the Uniuersitgb motto "Unity Amidst Diuersity" which surrounds the upper part of the bowl. The gilt flame symbolizes the enlightenment gained from higher education, while ihe piece ofinthricite 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 The Presidcntial Chain of Office, created from sterling siluer, has altemating bowls and gilt flames, repeating the motif of the mace. On the front of the four-foot 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 generations. On the back of the Presidential Chain of Office is a siluer portrait of Dr. Eugute S. Farley, the first President of Wlkes. Dr. Farleyb portrait is surrounded by gilt oak leaues commetnorating his strong leadership of the emerging institution. ���AIIIERIGA, THE BEAI'TIFUL O beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waues of grain, For purple mountoin majesties aboue the fruited plain. America! America! God shed his grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood from seo to shining sea. beautiful for patriot\ dream that sees beyond the years, Thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmed bg human tears. America! America! God shed his groce on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood hom sea to shining sea. O Words bg Katheine I*e Bates Music by Samuel A. Ward AI,MA I}IATER Wilkes, our Alma Mater, our hearts to thee, Honor, faith, and courage, TTuth and loyalty, In our work and in our pleosure, Guide us os a friend; We shall always loue thee, Loyal to the end. Thou shalt lead us onward In search offiner things. May we find the wisdom That thg spirit brings. May our deeds of loue and seraice Euer swell thy fame Wlkes, we stand to greet thee! Glorg to thg name. We pledge - Words and Music by Eleonor C. Farley Areception for graduates and their families will be held in the ballroom of the Student Union immediately following the ceremony. � 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 19, 2000 Master of Science in Education Off-Campus Programs Graduation 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/28c389aa19735221072c566f6671f9a3.pdf 7cc8c6d65cacb9677fe860e375c2d3d1 PDF Text Text �Academic Costume The celebration of Commencement is surrounded bg rich traditions. The conuene to recognize the Faculty established communitg of scholars and welcome the Graduates officiallg the newest group of prouen scholars gears scholfor sgmbolized has that them in fellowship. Graduates don the attire - - - - arlg attainment. During the Middle Ages those seeking an education traueled to European centers of leaming. Centers of learning and uniuersities were closely allied with the clerics of the time, and the scholars donned garb similar to that worn bg the clergg. This 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 goung scholar's school or uniuersitg affiliation. Bg their distinctiue clothing the students were set apart and distin' guished from the citizens of the town; hence the origin of the phrase "toutn ond goton." 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 ircide of the hood is ltned with the official colors of the institution; today you 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 studg of the graduates. The ueluet colors worn bg todag\ graduates signify the following: Golden Yellow White Drab Pink - Science Arts, Letters, Humanities Business Administration or Health Administration -Music Fine Arts Brown Oliue -Pharmacy of the gown distinguishes graduates bg the degree theg haue eamed. Those earning the bachelor's degree uear a simple black gown with elongated pointed sleeues. Holders of the master's degree wear gouns with a longer, closed, square cut sleeue. The doctoral goun is trimmed uith ueluet stripes on the sleeues and panels of uelaet on the front closure of the gown. The stgle Some American uniuersities haue adopted doctoral gouns in their distinctiue colors. You will notice the slate of Columbia, the red of Cornell, the burgundg of the Uniuersitg of Pennsgluania, the bright blue of the Uniuersitg of Michigan. To haue earned the priuilege of weoring academic costume regalia signifies not onlg the cornpletton of aprogram of studies, but entrance into the comraderg of scholarship. �WILKES UIVruERSITY The Fifty-Third Annual Spring Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees Saturday Morning May 20, 2000 at eleuen o'clock �Oder of'Exercises FANFARE Fanfare For The Common Man .......... Aaron Copland PROCESSIONAL Voluntary March....... Music Trumpet Earle of Oxford's Allegro Maestoso from Water ........Hmry Purcell William Bgrd . G. E Handel (The audimce is requested to rise as the procession utters the area.) WELCOME J. Mr*raol LTNNoN Vice President for Academic INVOCATION.............. Nfairs ... Rpvenouo Josopu Gouru,urN Pastor, Enola Emmanuel United Methodist Church Enola, Pennsyluania America, The Beautiful ............ .....Words bg Katherine Lee Bates Music bg Samuel A. Ward (The words of America, The Beautiful are printed on the back couer of the program. The audience is requested to stand andioin in the sinSinS.) GREETINGS ............... ........ CHnlsroPHER N. Bnptsurn President RI*mno L. PoanseLL Member, Board of llustees Jouu H. Nnrzxu Associate Professor of Sociology Marrsrw C. Jacuux'00 President of the Class of 2000 THE PRESENTATION OF AWARDS �Order of Exercr'ses HONOMRY DEGREE RECIPIENTS WARnor.{ Jarrrps COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS THE CONFERRING OF DEGREES Alma D. Evlxs T Dolutsto ...... Jaurs T. Dot utsto ............ CHnrsropHon N. Bnprsrrs Mater Eleanor C. Farleg (The words of the Alma Mater are printed on the back couer of the program. The oudience is requested to stand and join in the singing.) BENEDICTION.......... ...JaNe Laupo-Gnon Pastoral Minister Saint lgnatius Parish Kingston, PA Dean of Studsnt Affairs Emerita RECESSIONAL La Rejouissance from Royal Ode to Joy from Symphony #9 Fireworks .............. G. E Handel .... Ludwig uan Beethouen Music Provided By: Wilkes Uniuersitg Faculty Alumni Brass Ensemble Charles Turner, Conductor Wilkes Uniuersit y Chorus Stephen Thomas, Conductor Ceol Mor Pipe and Drum Band �AT,VARDS THE MABLE SCOTT WANDELL AND STERLING LEROY WANDELL AWARDS Aonru R. HoacuNo'00 E SconnrNo III'00 JosBpH CsrusuNr Srmo'00 These awards are presented to the man and woman who haue attained the highest academic auerage for the four years at Wilkes Uniuersity. Presentation bg J. Mt*nrl LeNuorl Vice President for Academic Affairs OUTSTANDTNG GRADUATE FOR THE ARTS .... Perrunsou Denn'00 Bachelor of Music Presentation 6y BoNNre C. Boorono, Dean College ofArts, Sciences, and Professional Studies OUTSTANDING GMDUATE FOR PROFESSIONAL STUDIES .....CoLLBSN M. Pasrrwatt'00 Bachelor of Business Administration JosrpH E SconorNo III'00 Bachelor of Arts, Applied and Engineering Sciences Presentation 6y BottNIr C. Boononn, Dean College of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies OUTSTANDING GRADUATE FOR SCIENCES.......... ........ Aoeu R. Hoecr,aNo '00 Bachelor of Science, Biology Presentation by Bouute C. Bnnronn, Dean College of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies ALUMNI AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP ............. ..............J8rrnev RBIcru '00 Thk aword is giuen bg the Wlkes Uniuersitg 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 by Wrurttu GoloswonrHv'76 President, Wlkes University Alumni Association �AI,VARDS THE EUGENE S. FARLEY MEMORTAL ALUMNI AWARD ....... FneNx H. MoNaKun,ln.'62 The Eugene S. Farleg Memorial Alumni Award is presented annually to an alumnusla of ang degree program at Wlkes Uniuersitg 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 oward is selected by the Alumni Association Board of Directors from nominees eualuated bg the nominations committee. Presentation bg Wuutu Goloswonruv '76 President, Wilkes University Alumni Association THE DISTINGUISHED YOUNG ALUMNUS AWARD ................ANDREW D. Monnerr'89 This award is presented annuallg bg the Witkes llniuersity Alumni Association to that member of the alumni uho best exemplifies the characteristics of an educated person and the traditions of Wilkes Uniuersitg. - Presentation 6y Wllurrr Golnswonruy'76 President, Wilkes University Alumni fusociation ARMED FORCES RESERVE OFFICER APPOINTMENT UNITED STAIES AIR FORCE BnreN A. Ewasro '00 SrepuoN B. Monnrssoy'00 Cor,loBN M. Pasrnwarr '00 Presentation by Scorr R. Papp Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Air Force WILKES INSPIRATTONAL TEACHER AWARD Rononr J. GaoraNo '80 Nominated 6y WnlrovANw SNrno, Cuss or 2000 Giuen in appreciation for dedication and effectiueness as a teacher with an outstanding record of success in preparing students for college and for the Iife of the mind. Presentation bg Mtca.tol Fnemz, Dean Enrollment Services �HONORARY DEGREES .............. ...WARnBI.I D. EvaNs DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS just three score and ten years over Born and reared in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania ago, graduate of Indiana State Teachers College, veteran of the Korean War, earning a Master's degree from Towson State College while teachin$ and, in 1963, a Ph.D. in Higher Education from the Pennsylvania State University, Dr. Warren Evans began his commitment to high quality education for students by teaching at Washington and Jefferson College. After four years, in 1968, he be$an a career lasting to the present with the Pennsylvania Department of Education where he has been an upholder of standards in overseein$ the processes for approvin$ new collegiate institutions and new academic programs, both undergraduate and graduate. As Director of Colle$iate Approvals and Research Unit Liaison to Postsecondary Institutions and as a Chartering-Governance-Accreditation Specialist, he has helped fourteen colleges achieve university status (including Wilkes), eighteen to reach four-year colle$e status, six to become two-year junior colleges, eight to become seminaries, thirlry-five to secure graduate and professional status (including the new Nesbitt School of Pharmacy at Wilkes), three branch campuses and twenty-five out-of-state institutions to achieve permission to operate in the Commonwealth. Architect of much of the state policy on higher education over three decades and watchdog to protect the citizens of Pennsylvania from degree mill institutions, Dr. Evans perhaps has done more than any other individual during these years to assure the quality of the education offered to Pennsylvania students in its accredited colleges, universities and professional schools. DOCTOR OF SCIENCE .............. ..Jaups T Dolutsto Native of Hazleton, growing up close to his cousin, Wlkes University's own Dr. Joseph Bellucci, earning a bachelor's and master's degree in Pharmacy from Temple University and a Ph.D in Pharmaceutics from Purdue University, Dr. James Doluisio became a national leader in Pharmacy education. First as a faculty member at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science from 1961 to 1967, then as a professor and assistant dean at the university of Kentucky's College of Pharmacy (1967-1973), finally as Dean of Pharmacy at the University of Texas in Austin for twenty-five years, from 1973 to 1998, Dr. Doluisio helped Pharmacy become the highly respected profession it is today. By his early enthusiasm and generous assistance in guiding Drs. Nejib, Rozelle, Lennon and Bellucci in plannin$ a School of Pharmacy atWlkes University, he can be regarded as the godfather or grandfather of the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy. He has presided over the American Pharmaceutical Association (1982), the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (1988), and the Council of Deans of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (1975). He has lectured at more than two-thirds of all the schools of Pharmacy in America and received recognition both in Texas and nationally for the . leadership he has provided to his profession. Known for a style of administration that delegates authority to others and through encouragement and by example gets more out of them than they think themselves capable of accomplishin$, Dr. Doluisio has been a genuine leader. Now as Hoechst-Roussel Professor of Pharmacy at the University of Texas, he continues to teach, do research, and make golf clubs and grandfather clocks. �DOCTOR OF PHARIIIACY CANDIDATES Summa Cum Laude 1'14 Scott Bolesta Rita I. Chamoun ],ta Anthong Albert Fazzi, Jr. 1'14'22 Jessica M. Murry 1'14'22 I Suzanne Marie Viola Magna Cum Laude Catherine Ann Barnhart la Michael L. Brundage Fiore Andrew Cremard III Beuerlg J. Culp t'14 Jennifer Falchek John Paul Kimmel Jennifer B. Klinger 1,14 Kara L. Malitskg 1 Arlene Michele Nowak 1'14 Richard J. Pokrifka William A. Rolland III ]a Jeanette LynnSnyder Cum Laude 1 Brian Thomas Birmingham Heather Ann Euanish Jennifer A. Gruscauage Kimberlg Maria Mallis ]a Charles John Medico Catherine Bigus Osmun Brian M. Pacanowski I{erry Monahan Pallien Keuin Michael Silinskie Jeanette Marie Uhl Joann Usloski James Arthur Williams, Jr. tAlpha Chi Ia Phi Eta Sigma 22 Uniuersity Scholar �DOCTOR OF PHARII{ACY CAT{DIDA]TES Christine B. Mulhern Dauid Lee Nockley Melissa Jo Pammer Jog Ann Parsons Andrea M. Petitto-Long Henrg Aftewicz, Jr. Algse J. Baumann George C. Buckleg u Linda Chong Nicole Tbresa Cicio Je ffrey Ri c har d C omp t on Rodneg Jason Craig Beuerlg K. Gooden Christine Anne Grausam Stephanie Huber Deborah Ann Klapatch ]a Jennifer Lgnn Kolesar Madhu B. Koneru George Patrick Lloyd Doreen M. Martin Jennifer Lynn Mugford Teressa Polinskg Charlotte Marie Puglia Michele Ann Reillg Cgnthia Rommeneg Babette J. Schuchart Allgson J. Selgrade-Allison Wendy Lee Spurr Jodg Verdetto LorainAnnWalker Michael SeanWiggins Carrie D. Wilkes la Phi Eta Sigma 8 �IUASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Master of Business Administration Degree * Michael N. Barrouk 6 StephenJ. Peterson 6 John 6 Charles J. Pierce 6 Gregorg George Rando Paul Douglas Saneholtz 6 Walter William Skawski *'6 Charles C. Smith *,6 MarU A. Stockdell 6 A. John Valentine 6 Nicole Witinski Mortin Connors Charles J. Copleg 6 Diane L. Dudick "Kristina Renae Fish *s Jeffre7 B. Hall 6 Holly J. Jones 6 Lillian Dorothg Jones Marg Elizabeth Kochmarskg 6 Allison Lambert-Woodeshick Master of Health Administration Degree * Carla Weauer Raup Jeanette M. Beierle Mary Hahn Dahlmann Marie A. Shoulin Kleman Christina M. Solfanelli lVlaster of Science Degree with a major in Education * * * * * * * * Mark Richard Alderfer Rosemarg Annetta Carole E. Bauman John M. Bendekouits Gisele Gatzke Board Kimberly Bordo Gail J. Bortz Jon M. Bortz Roberta M. Brandreth Charles E. Brinker II Noreen Sack Burginia Annmarie Carter Donna Castle Aaron Frederic Chapin Kathleen R. Chupela Deborah Ann Coles Patricia Ann Collins Lgnne Confer Eduard Scott Crawford Marg A. Dauis Robert Marquard Dauis Nicholas Joseph DeRosa * Absentia * * Jean Ebert * Tamlgn Vicki Lea Edmiston * Tammy M. Euans * Julie A. Farris Debra Y. Floriani Helen Marg Fox * * * * 6 Kgm Rened Funk Annamarie H. Galante Jeffreg A. Gallagher Crystal Nicole George Tbni Marie Gerhart Amg Leigh Getz Louise A. Goodwin Shana Gross Lgnne M. Hager Mary Souem Hall Patricia A. Harrison Patrick J. Heffron Harrg Wlliam Hintz, Jr. Delta Mu Delta 9 t- Amy Kristin Dombroskg Donna L. Donegan Elizabeth A. Ebersole �IT{ASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Nlaster of Science Degree with a major in Education (continued) * Marilouise M. Hoppe Jennifer Marie Munter * Athena Vatouios Neumon * James R. Hunt * Samuel H. Norwood Judg Dana Isaac Kimberlg A. Jones * Maryann Kearns Sheena Troublefield Keeling * * * * * * * * * * * Kenneth C. Klein Lisa Marie Kliamouich Barbara J. Klim' Susan G. Kornblit Maureen Heath Kosa Lori M. Kowaleski Billie Jo l{ratzer James M. Kupetz, Jr. SusanLunnLaBrie Judine Lynn Lazar Johnt, Lenahan Kathrgn R. Lenahan Stacey L. Leon Constance L. Leuis Ellen Marie Magnotta Cheryl Ann Manchester Rosanne M. Manmiller Ellen E. Manzione Eileen M. Marchetti Michele M. Mariano Antonio I. Marrero Donna Reed Marushak Nichole R. Nouak Barbara A. O'Konski Sharon Eouitch Obuhosky June M. Obzud Jag Hamilton Owen Suzanne Jennifer Owuu Donald A. Parson, Jr. * * Jennifer E. Priestas * Kathleen M. Quigneu * Lindo Serino Rakauskas Donna Christine Raudabaugh RendAnnReese William T Reznak * Susan G. Roche * Lynn Louise Sands * Josephine * D'Angelo Scholl Pamela T Schwartz Donna Marie Seiwell Teresa P Sheer Joni Louisa Shepperd Trinidad Yolanda Sierra * AmU Lynn Smith * Ann M. Stanski * Theresa Ann Smith Laura Suzanne Stefani * Carla Strawser * Gerald Phillip Tolerico John A. Mason, Jr. Margaret Marg Matheuson Alicia Matteo * Marietta Smith Mattison * Beth Ann McConnell * Catherine Slog McDonald * Heather McDonald-Paukstis * Lawrence E. McKenna Jane McNamara * Lizanne Marie Meeks * James Andrew Melchor * Dauid C. Miller * Michelle Misiewicz Margaret A. Mount * * * * Edgar K. Uhler Bruce Charles Valentine Joyce Catherine Walker ElizabethA. CoonWalsh Kim R. Wasilewski Tara Denise Weauer Heather A. Wertmon Jacqueline Weston Joann E. Woodward Jeffrey Lewis Yeagle Sandra L. Yoder *Absentia 10 �MASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDAIES Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering Diddige Graziano * Robert J. Meehan, Jr. Carl P Unguarsky Naueen K. George John Wolfe, Jr. Norberto H. Dauid G. Zahorsky Kenneth J. Stuccio Ulaster of Science Degree with a major in Mathematics Concetta Monica DeMarco James R. Grouer *Absentia 11 �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CAI{DIDATES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies Summa Cum Laude 1'20 Tbrry Lynn 1'6 Jason Ross Alberico, Nursing Brocious, Accounting 8'16 And*ew Rgan Clark, Biologg 1 Patterson Derr, Music 1'17 AmU A. Drobish, Psychology 17 Steuen R. Galle, Psgchology 17 Joseph Hamad, Psgchologg 1'1a Lori Ann Harchar, Earth and Enuironmental Science 1'14'1e'22 Matthew T. Himlin, English 1'8'!4'22 Computer Science, Second Degree Adom R. Hoagland, Biology 7's'14'21 Larrr P. Lewis, Electrical Engineering Kellg C. McDonough, Accounting e Keutn Wade Mgers, Materials Engineering 6 Jessica Niemiec, Accounting e Michael Radzicki, Mechanical Engineering 1'6'14 Christ'ne Ann Saba, Accounting s'14'16'21 Joseph Frank Scordino III, Applied and Engineering Sciences 1'8'14'16'17'22 Christine Skiro, Biologg 1'8'14'22 Kari Sue Smith, Biologg 14'17 Matthew J. Sowcik, Psgchology 1'8'14'16'22 Kathleen M. Terrenoire, Biologg 1'10'12'17 Melissa Jean Vittori, Psychologg 12,1a Rebecca Suzanne Walko, Music 6 Katherine Ann Watkins, Accounting 1'6 Magna Cum Laude 1'8'16 Harris A. Ahmad, Biologg Bahara, Business Administration 6'14 Holly Ann Blizzard, Accounting 1'10'15 Dauid George Bond, Jr., Political Science 2 Susan Keenan Dauis, Sociologg la Dauid Anthony DeCicco, Chemistrg 10'12 Amber Lee Deets, Psgchologg Elementarg Education, Second Major 10'12'14'17 Sharon Lgnn Demerg, Psgchologg Elementarg Education, Second Major Robert G. Denzel III, Music 17 Marc R. Eakin, Psgchology a'6 Mellissa A. Sociologg, Second Degree s Diane Gordon, Engineering Management la Joshua Daniel Hite, Philosophy 12'14 Dauid Joshua Jannuzzi, Psgchology Elementary Education, Second Major 6 Staceg Leigh Kehler Accounting 16,22 Kerri Ann Kissell, Biochemistry 1'7'e' 8'2 1 Nat han Lawrence Kraft, Elec trical Eng ineering lAlphaChi 3AlphaSigmaLambda aChiAlphaEpsilon 1 'zAlphaKappaDelta I Nu 6DeltaMuDelta Biology Honors in Engineering Kappa Delta Pi Pennsyluania Teacher Certification ]a Phi Eta Sigma Premedical Scholar n Psi Chi lsSigmaPiSigma leSigmaTauDelta 20SigmaThetaTau 2lSigmaXi 22UniuersitgScholar 7 Eta Kappa Honors in 10 e 16 12 12 �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies Continued Magna Cum Laude kontinued) L. Lubenow, Enuironmental Engineering t Brian Carole Mancuso, Communications 1'14 Christg Anne Mihalka, Computer Information Systems le Nathan Milner English 20 Jamelle Rened Nebeskg, Nursing 6 Jeffrg Scott Parise, Business Administration 8'14 Sharl' Surendra Patel, Biologg 6'14 Beth Anne Rogan, Business Administration a Ernald Inocencio Santos, Biologg Abby Lgn Sherbume, Communications 10'12'13 Dianne M. Sotack, Historg 15 Ryan J. Stauish, History 10,12 Gena L. Stone, Music 6 a An ge[' q ue Sutrisno, Business Adminis tration 17 Jennifer Elizabeth Tbpa, Psychologg Michael Edward Viuian, Psgchologg 1 Cum Laude 10'12,17 Danielle Benson, Psychologg Elementary Education, Second Maj or Patricia Claire Blaine, Theatre Arts 7's Robert Walter Boock, Electrical Engineering 11'15 Tara Lynn Boyce, Economics Political Science, Second Major 12'1s Nicole Delhiore, English 20 Jennifer Marie Dempsey, Nursing 6 Kerianne Geist, Business Administration 12'1e Elizabeth M. Kasiewicz, English 16 Dora Ming-Ming Lam, Philosophy Biologg, Second Degree 2'17 Jason Stephen Lenko, Business Administration Lynn Ann Malyndziak, Sociologg Psg cho logg, Second Maj or ]e Meluin E. Moyer III, English Heath Aaron Neiderer, Business Administration 5'6' 4'+ Colleen Marg Pas tewait, Bus iness Adminis trat ion 8 Jason C. Phillips, Biology Joseph Porto, Computer Science la Vanessa M. Scheffner Biology 2'17 Courtneg Marie Scutt, Psychologg Sociology, Second Major u Chergl Marie Smith, Accounting Business Administration, Second Major a Patrick Anthong Robert Smith, Theatre Arts * Lgnn Ann Steck, Bachelor of Fine Arts 1 lAlpha Chi 2Alpha Kappa Delta a Chi Alpha Epsilon Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in United States Air Force' 6 Delta Mu Delta 7 Eta Kappa Nu 8 11 Honors in Biologg s Honors in Engineering n Kappa Delta Omicron Delta Epsilon 12 Pennsgluania Tbacher Certilication ls Phi Alpha Theta ta Phi Eta Sigma ]s Pi Sigma Alpha 16 Premedicat schotar rheta rau s Pi r:;:;'f#, ;:;f#:{;:f;:';r,:;:'*a �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies Bachelor of Arts - Continued Christopher M. Bergeron (posthumouslg) Accounting Jada Ruth Kozick Dauid Michael Bednar Judith Marie Brzostek Christopher E Fath Holly Ann Filion Nathan R. Lipton Michelle Rose Nallon Robert J. Wolak Art 12 Rebecca Christop her Michael Dickins on Alyson Lowe Joralemon Ann Landts Elementarg Education, Second Degree Bachelor of Business Administration Jarret Malkin Michael J. Adomiak Keuin Michael Baker * Lisa A. Marconi Jeffreg Stephen Barrouk Laura Sarah Burns Anthong James DaRe Laura K. Dawe Joseph James DeManicor Jeffrey A. Euans Timothy J. Melan M ic haei Chris t op her M inetli Craig Bromfield Morris * Shelly Ann Fahleg * Megan Tbresa Filipone Suzanne Alicia Fisher Keuin L. Schutt Amie Schwartz William D. Gallagher Crystal Lee Harris Damon P Heller Matthew Clinton Jagusak William Charles Kennedy Kirk Andrew Leslie *Absentia Michael A. Motsag Jeffreg J. Ralston Christopher T Rehmann Jason M. Renninger Eric Silkowski Andrea Smigiel EdwardW Stanchak Jason Joseph Tallman Kimberlu Marg Vance 12PannsgluaniaTeacherCertification t4 �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies Bachelor of lVlusic Continued - 12 Corby Swan Gregory Scott Riley Biochemistry 1 Miranda H. Thresher Linda K. Reed Shana Richards Biology 8 Jessica A. Kwasng Benjamin J. McEntee Lora Mary Cameron- Landis DustinA. Daniels Bradleg J. Dauis la Michael D. Donahue 8 Kimberlg Anne Gross Suzanne Reedg la Jessica Zingaretti Chemistry Cara Lgnn Nygren Michael J. Peckallg Communications * Yorro K. Sanyang Jason Lee Schoeng Jacob R. Beueridge Gregory C. Bums Jason L. Euaru Paula Jeanne Gentilman Januarg J. Johnson Sandra Ann Kramer Melinda K. Mondel Sheb M. Shumar Douglas Sngder Melissa M. Spart William E. Toglor Computer Information Systems Craig D. Barroll Richette Cunningham Carol R. Hudak Absentia BrionA. Minor Alex J. Podsadlik Lisa M. Yupco l Alpha 12PennsgluaniaTbacher Chi 8 Honors in Biologg taPhi Eta Sigma Certification 15 k- N Nicole Eileen Weiss Timothy George Popouich * III �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CAI{DIDATES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies - Computer Science Continued Martin Andrew Straigis Gregory AlanWhite Dauid StephenWolouich Justin Cassius Betz s Stephen B. Morrissey Joseph F, Ropietski, Jr. Earth and Environmental Science Hilary A. Surak Frederic H. Diehl 5 BrianAnthony Ewasko Matthew Allen lfuntz 12 Heather FaumTahan Elementary Education, Second Degree t2 Joseph Thomas Ryan Mayka M. Wargo Christian A. Watkins Adam T Wojtowicz Bonnie Lgnn McClennen Cory L. Neiss Christina Marie Stucker Economics lt Brondon McCabe Electrical Engineering William Paul Klaips, Jr. Robert Sauakinas Mark D. Featherstone Kmng P N. Hugnh Elementary Education 12 Rebecca Heather FawnTahan Ann Landis Art, Second Degree Earth and Enuironmentol Scienes, Second Degree Engineering lVlanagement James L. Caffreu II * Absentia l Alpha 11 Omicron Delta Chi s Commissioned 2nd Lieutqnant in United States Air Force 12 Penrsylttania Teacher Certilication ta Phi Eta Sigma Epsilon 16 �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CAI{DIDATES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies - English Continued le Bryan Curtis Glahn Alyssa Marie Kaslauage Elizabeth Marg O'Neill 12 Sheri A. Resperski 12'1e 12 Ryan Neuhard Elementory Education, Second le Carmela Maria Smith Major Rebecca Wesley Environmental Engineering la Jill Lgnn Ronkowski Thomas Edward Smith Tanner Elizab eth Spadafore ChadA. Fabian Jason Robert Marie Jeffrey Todd Nason French 12 Nicole Sandra Hinkle History Burchill 12,13 I antren J. Castelli 12 Elizabeth A. Elementary Education, Second ls Michael John Krasulski, Jr. William L. Miller D Madelgne prosachik Maior Materials Engineering la John Charles Scherer lvlathematics * * 12 Angeline Tekeira Absentia 12 Pennsgluania Teacher Certification ts Phi Alpha t7 Alan Yendrzeiwski Theta ta Phi Eta Sigma ]e Sigma Tau Delta �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies - Continued Nlechanical Engineering lP Jeffreu Alan Farnham Steuen E. Golightly * Brian M. Lukus Joseph Prosochik Jason A. Weauer Nursing n Crgstal Marie Marchetti Bellas Laura A. Marzzacco Andria Biagiotti Sara Anne Mullay Melissa Marie Bradg Marg Theresa Murman Kimberlg Ann Coley 20 Jacqueline L. Smith 20 Lgnn Dretzel Joseph George Umbra Diane Elmes-Wgda Angela Martin Vnuk Euelgn Figueroa 20 Beth Ann Wagner 20 Jennifer Lgnn Gadomski Heather Anne Warner Sherrg Johnson-Daughtrg 20 Lori Ann Zeigler Sarah Danette Kraus LgnnAnn Political Science Iuan J. Bogan 12 Kimberly Ann Collum Karl J. Drexinger Sean Thomas Geddis * t2 12 Daniel L. Gilrog Louis R. Riddle ]s Elizabeth R. Schuler Andrea Marie Zalepa Absentia lAlpha Chi s Honors in Engineering 10 Kappa Delta Pi Certification 15 Pi Sigma Alpha 'zo Sigma Theta Pennsuluania Teacher l8 Tau �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies - Psychology Continued 2 Melanie J. Meholchick Sociologg, Second Major Elementary Education, Second Major 2'17 Bhau;ka Mahendra Patel Thnga M. Paulik Tammy Lee Callahan Jillian Brown Perry Angela K. Collins Jeffrey Reichl Megan Sara Daniels 12 Hollie Fields Political Science, Second Major Elementary Education, Second Major 2'12 Duane Aaron Ritter Sociologg, Second Degree Alison J. Jacobs 10 Wutdy-Ann Skiro Sociologg Second Major ]e Jason L. Kauwell JeffreU C. Steelman Anne t t e Pa t erno Kir k land James John Stinson James Christopher Tardio Sandra Marie Korpak * Liliga D. Tishchenko Scott Kowalski George Corey Luce Mary Lou Achacoso 12 Glenn D. Aston Sociology Elementarg Education, Second Maj or Jason Berresford Benjamin John Lazor Vincent M. Pretopapa, Jr. Shan L. Reeues Psgchologg, Second Major 2't2 Duane Aaron Ritter Brandon Michael Carlin Sara Clause Noreen Collins Diane Patricia Eldred Psy cho logy, Second Maj or 2 Donald Dauid Hindmarsh 2 Natalie Marie Keller 12 Jennifer E. Kouacs Psychologg, Second Degree Erica Lgnn Trowbridge Spanish *'12 Kathrgn A. Arruda Malcolm Burnside Theatre Arts Nicole A. Monahan Kimberlg A. Prizniak Heather MeniWebb * 12 Kappa Delta Pi Absentia 'Alpha Kappa Delta n Psi Chi ]s Sigma Tau Delta 10 Pennsy luania Tbacher Certification 19 r- �Scholarly Societies and Special Designations 1 2 3 a 5 6 7 8 e Denotes Membership inAlpha Chi, the National College Honor Scholarship Society. Denotes Membership in Alpha Kappa Delta, the Intemationol Honorary Society in Sociologg. 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 uhich recognizes students who were admitted to the Uniuersity through Higher Education Access Opportunity programs Denotes Commissioned Second Lieutenant, United States Air Force. 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 Intemat ional Electrical Eng ineering Honor S ociety. Denotes Honors in Biology. Denotes Honors in Engineering. 10 Denotes Membership in the Phi Phi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the 11 Intemational Honorarg Societg in Education. Denotes Membership in Omicron Delta Epsilon, the National Honorory Societg in Economics. 12 ]s Dqnotes Candidates for Putnsyluania Teacher Certification. Denotes Membership in Phi Alpha Theta, the National Honorary Society in History. 14 Denotes Membership in Phi Eta Sigma, the National Honor Society for College Freshmen. 15 Denotes Membership in Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Hanor Societg. t6 17 18 ls Denotes Membership in the Premedical Scholars Program. in National Honorarg Society in Psgchology. Denotes Membership in Sigma Pi Sigma, the National Honorarg Society of Denotes Membership Psi Chi, the Phgsics students. Dqnotes Membership in Sigma Tau Delta, the National Honorary Society in Englkh. 20 Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the Intemational Honor Society for Nursing. 21 22 * Denotes Membership in and acknowledgment by Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Societg. Denotes Membership in Uniuersitg Scholars. Degree in obsentia 20 �2000 Student Awards College of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies Biology, Chemistry and Health Science Programs Outstanding Senior Scholar in Biology . Adam Hoagland Christine Skiro Award Award Award........ Award Outstanding Research Catherine M. Bone Alfred W. Bastress Analytical Chemistry Adam Hoagland ......... Kerri Kissell David DeCicco Lara Pryor Business Administration ond Accounting Excellence in Business Administration Outstanding Student Award - MBA PICPA Award for Excellence in ............. Program Accounting .. Angelique Sutrisno Walter W. Skawski Jason R. Brocious Education and Psychologg Outstanding Elementary Teacher Education Student.........:....... Sharon Demery Outstanding Secondary Teacher Education Student Alan Yendrzeiwski Outstanding Graduate in Psychology............... ..............Amy Drobish Engineeing ond Phgsics Electrical Engineering Achievement Award Award Management ............. . Larry Lewis I.E.E.E. J.J. Ebers Memorial Larry Lewis Outstanding Achievement in Engineering Diane Gordon Outstanding Achievement in Materials Engineering Kevin Myers Outstanding Achievement in Mechanical Engineering ............ .. Jeffrey Farnham Michael Radzicki S.W.E. Leadership Award American Society of Mechanical Engineers Award .. Tanner Spadafore . Joseph Prosachik Geo-Enuironmental Sciences and Engineering Outstanding Achievement in Environmental Engineering Brian Lubenow OutstandingAchievementinEnvironmentalScience...... LoriHarchar Outstanding Environmental Leadership Award Humanities Annette Evans Humanities Award Frank J. J. Davies Award Lara Lukesh ..... Matthew Award Award Mathematics and Computer Science Com[ruter Information Systems Computer Science (CIS)Award 27 r Himlin Lara Lukesh ... Diane Sotack Ryan Stavish Phi Alpha Theta Book John Fl, Kennedy Award ......... Matthew Kuntz Jason Marie .... Christy Anne Mihalka Matthew T. Himlin �2000 Student Awards Continued Nursing Clinical Award Highest GPA in Nursing..... NSO Service Lynn Belles ..... Terry Alberico Award ..Sara MullaY Social Sciences and Communications Communications Department Award Excellence in Economics ............... Pi SigmaAlpha Dr. Jaroslav G. Moravec Award......... Raymond R. Ritz Award ... Paula Gentilman Will Taylor Tara Boyce ......... David Bond Tara Boyce ........ Courtney Scutt Donald D. Hindmarsh Extracurricu lar Awards Student Affairs Theresa Jordan and Frank Mehm Prize .......... Carole Mancuso Uniuersity College Adult Learner of the Year........... Multicultural Affairs Leadership in Diversity Steven R. Galle Award ..... Obed Addo Floyd Allen Shan Reeves Angelique Sutrisno Volunteer Seruices and Campus Interfaith Helping Hands Service Award .... Marc Eakin Athletic Department Award ........... Year Year ........... ............. Scholar Wrestling Team.......... Correen Santoro Memorial Female Scholar Athlete of the Year Male Scholar Athlete of the Female Athlete of the Male Athlete of the Year 1999 All-American Scholar Award from the U.S. Achievement Academy 2000 NCAA Division II All-American ..... Danielle McDonald Residence Life Office Residence Life Distinguished Service Award Katie Watkins Joe Scordino Sara Clause ... John Conte ......... Duane Ritter Duane Ritter Richard Seipp Anntual Giuing Office Development and Annual Giving Award for Outstanding Fundraising Achievement ................. 22 ... Jeffrey Reichl �2000 Student Awards Continued Cooperatiue Education Outstanding Senior Intern Keith ropfer Donald Hindmarsh MemoriatAward Student Gouernment Appreciation Autard Obed Addo Nicole Del Matt Jagusak Priore Carole *"1c;iir Jeffrey ... . . .....:.1?:tix?yt'#u Reichl rrtf.rr,tn.rburne Matt Sowcik Heather Tahan Student Activities Programming Board Presidential Incentive Award Programmer of the Year ........... Tbnner Spadafore Pia Chattejee Stacy L. Geiger Nathaniel Martin Intercollegiote Leadership Wilkes-Barre John Bosha Jennifer Gattuso Justin Lewis Rob Cooney Kerianne Geist Maya Thtum Mei Wako Bethany Yenner Who's Who Among Students in American Uniuersities and Colleges Harris Ahmad Matthew lluntz Shan Reeves Floyd Allen Dora Lam Abby Sherburne Tara Boyce Jason Brocious Nathan Lipton Lara Lukesh Laura Burns Lauren Castelli Nicole Del Priore Paula Gentilman Matthew Jagusak David Jannuzzi Michael Krasulski Carole Mancuso Tanner Spadafore Jason Marie Angelique Sutrisno Kathleen Terrenoire Erica Trowbridge Jarrad Max Colleen Pastewait Bhavika Patel Jason Phillips Jeffrey Reichl Kari Sue Smith Matthew Sowcik Beth A. Wagner Katherine Watkins Heather Webb Class of 2000 OFFICERS Matthew Jagusak Abby Sherbume Heath Neiderer PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT TREASURER �The University Irlace and Presidential Chain of Office The mace and the presidential chain of office used in academic celebratiorx represent traditions dattng to the sixteenth century. The mace symbolbes the authority of the uniuersitg and the chain of office designates the presidential leadership of the academy. The Wilkes Uniuersitg mace and presidential chain of office uere gifts of local donors and were first used in 1970 at the inauguration of the secondpresident of Wilkes. Theg were designed bg Ottie Hill Chwalek '61 and executed by Kurt Matzdorf, a nationallg recognized gold and siluersmith from the State IIniuersitg of New York at New Paltz, New Paltz, New York. The Uniaersitg Dlace The sterling siluer mace has a 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-Barreb 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 Diuersity' which surrounds the upper part of the bowL The gilt flame sgmbolizes the mlightenment 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 lmown for its coal mining past. The Presidential Choin of Office alternating bowls 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 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 bg gilt oak leaues commemorating his strong leadership of the emerging institution. ?he Presidential Chain of Office, ueated from sterling siluer, has 24 �FENNBR QUADRANGLB for first aid assistance and personnel FIRST AID are available - Medical They are located in the Classroom/Office emergencies. Building, room 103 and in the tent to the left of the audience, near the stage. An ambulance is positioned by the side entrance of the Classroom/Office Building and to the left of the audience. Should you need assistance please contact an usher or a security officer. PHOTOGRAPHS and VIDEOTAPING Because of space limitations, safety and photographer and members of the professional control, no one, except 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 graduates. - REST ROOMS Rest rooms are available on the first floor of the Classroom/ Office Building and in the first floor lobby of the Stark Learning Center. - BEVERAGES Water is available at different locations around the Commencement site. Vending machines are available in the lobby of the Stark Learning Center. - TELEPHONE Pay telephones are available in the lobby of the Stark Learning Center and at the Classroom/Office Building. - ARNAUD C. IVIARTS SPORTS AND CONF'ERENCE CENTER personnel FIRST AID for first aid at the First assistance are available - Medical Aid station located in the lobby. Should you need assistance please contact an usher or a security officer. 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 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. 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. Apost-commencement reception will be held at the Student Union immediately following the ceremong. �AITIERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL O beautifut 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 thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. O beautiful for patriot dream that sees beyond the gears, Thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmed by human tears. America! America! God shed his grace on thee, And croum thy good with brotherhootd from sea to shining sea. Words bg Katherine Lee Bates Music bg Samuel A. Ward AI,IUA IUATER Wilkes, our Alma Matet 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; 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 thy spirit brings. Mag our deeds of loue and seruice Euer swell thg fame - Wilkes, ue stand to greet thee! Glorg to thg name. Words and Music bg Eleanor C. Farleg � 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 20, 2000 53rd 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/552d9a61be22e3fb10ea47497591368a.pdf 7b095f83dea51c0e0b12ab2d288090d9 PDF Text Text ��WILI{ES UIVIVERSITY Winter Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees Thursday Morning January 20, 2000 at eleuen fifteen o'clock �Order of Exercises XFANFARE XPROCESSIONAL Tlumpet Voluntary ...... Jeremiah Clarke WELCOME J. Michael Lennon Vice President for Academic Affairs *INVOCATION.......... ....... Reverend Dr. William N. Lukesh'72 Pastor, Fortg Fort Presbyterian Church Fortg Fort, Pennsg laanio *AMERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL GREETINGS ........ ............... Words bg Katherine Lee Bates Music bg Samuel A. Ward ..... Ronald D. Tremayne'58 Member Board of Ilustees Jane Elmes-Crahall Chair, Facultg Alfoirs Council Sandra L. Argeanas'00 Member, Class of 2000 ADDRESS *The audience is requested to rise. ....... Patricia M. Heaman '61 Professor of English �Order of Exercises CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREES Dr. Daniel Klem, Jr. '68 Senator Charles Lemmond, Jr. Senator Raphael Musto Presentation by Christopher N. Breiseth, President CONFERRING OF THE DEGREES xALIvIr\ MAIER *BENEDICTION ......... Christopher N. Breiseth Eleanor C. Farley ........ Edward J. Keegan Deacon, St. Matthewb Church Randolph, New Jerseg XRECESSIONAL Tlumpet Tfune ......... ..... Jeremiah Clarke Music prouided by the Wilkes Uniuersity Brass Quartet William Teubnen Joseph DeVizia, Phil loanna, Corby Swan - *The audience is requested to rise. �HONORARY DEGREES Jn................ .......DOCTOR OF SCIENCE graduate of Wlkes College, awarded the Bronze Star Native of Kingiston, 1968 Medal for his military service in Vietnam, Ph.D. in Zoology from Southern Illinois University in 1979, Professor of Biology at Muhlenbergi Colle$e, ornithologist and avian conservationist of world renown. Dr. Klem's research focus has been the encounter between birds and humans, particularly the daily encounter between birds and plate 6ilass windows accounting for billons of bird deaths every year. His interest in birds as indicators of environmental health led him to be asked to study the ornithology of the Republic of Armenia, a project requiring extensive global cooperation. Tho of the three volumes from this project have been recently published. His many research projects, most supported by external funding, actively involve his students, many of whom have gone on to distinguished scientific careers, the reward he most cherishes. His extensive field work is linked with his active support of several biological field stations, symbolized by his long DeNrpr. KLun, standing leadership role with the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Kempton, Pennsylvania. A public environmental educator, he particularly seeks to help young people, including his three children, to discover their opportunities and their responsibilities to serve "this great country our remarkable human species, and all living and non-living resources needed to sustain our Earth in good health." D. LaruruoNo, JR. ..... DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS graduate of Harvard College in 1952 after Forty Fort, Born in Hazleton, raised in service in the U.S. Army of Occupation in ltaly, law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1955, clerked in the law offices of the Honorable Max Rosenn, practiced law for a quarter century in Wilkes-Barre, Assistant District Attorney in Luzerne County, appointed Judge of the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas in charge of Orphans Court, elected to represent the 20th Senatorial District in the General fusembly in 1985, re-elected twice without opposition in either the Republican primary or the Sieneral election. Senator Lemmond enjoys a reputation of unblemished integrity and broad popularity. His three terms in the Senate have been associated with the cause of good government, election reform, governmental ethics, improving the judicial system including strengthening of the penal system, from court room to prison, securing the rights of abused children, and reforming workmen's compensation provisions to make Pennsylvania a more attractive state for business investment. Senator Lemmond was most responsible for the law requiring screening for hearing for newborns. He is Chair of the State Senate Government Committee, Vice Chair of the Judiciary Cnanr.Bs Committee and Chair of the Board of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Authority (PHEAA). Father of four children, he regards this responsibility as well as the attendant satisfaction as his greatest. �HONORARY DEGREES (continued) Musro Repnanl J. DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS Lifelongresident of PittstonTownship,l9Tl gradtate of King's College after serving in the U.S. Army in Europe for two years, running the family grocery store and raising a family of four children, elected in l97l to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the district represented by his father, elected for a partial term in the U.S. House of Representatives to represent the llth Congressional District, elected in 1982 to the 14th Senatorial District whose constituents have re-elected him four times. Senator Musto is regarded as one of the most effective preservers of the natural environment in the Commonwealth. Most of the landmark legislation in Pennsylvania dealing with the environment curbside recycling, clean air, clean water, land recycling, pollution control, acid mine drainage remediation, brownfields reclamation, low level waste management Senator Musto has either sponsored or co-sponsored. He led the effort to establish -the Environmental Education Program in 1993 to sensitize school students to their responsibilities for maintaining the environment, the frst state-wide program of its kind in the nation. To his many environmental awards will be added this April recognition as "the Conservation Legislator of 2000" by the Pennsylvania Wildlife Federation. He is Democratic Chair of the Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and Vice Chair of the Joint Legislative Air, Water Pollution Confrol and Conservation Committee. Of top importance to Senator Musto, as for his father before him, is direct service to his constituents on the most personal of matters. "Make them feel right," has remained for the Senator both the best policy and the best politics. �IUASTER'S DEGREE CAI\DIDATES lVlaster of Business Administration Degree 3 Sandra L. Argeanas Paul Alan Binner Michael Brennan *'3 Shannon Crake 3 3 Scott AlanMichael Dustman t3 Barbaro Anne Fiascki *'3 Lisa A. Gigliello s Walter John Grodzki Laura Ann Elizabeth Hager *,s Daniel John Loefflad 3 Melinda Marcotte 3 Mollg A. Richardson *'s Daniel C. Rodgers s Chergl A. Shank 3 Theodore E. Smith, Jr. .,,,,1J1{'i' {iiiil}!,,,,, Master of Health Administration Degree Susan Hallick *'f Jane Fronces Romanko *'l Tlaceg Wagner Wolfe IVlaster of Science Degree with a major in Education r;,?{,y;*,if##ffi,*, * . Douglas A. Anderson f,mily A. Babyak *,1 *'t Allison J. Bell f Michael Lee Bieber *'t Matthew Biniek * Lori B. Blydanburgh * Susan L. Boger * Arng Y. Bright * Theresa Marie Buchinski *'l Peter A. Buckle * Susan Bridget Bugno *'t John C. Burman x't Elizabeth E. Burton Maria Louisa Campomizzi *'t Peter J. Casazza *'t Keuin Grant Cauanaugh *Degree in absentia \ Receiued degree on August 31, 1999 3 Delta Mu Deha �IVIASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Ilaster of Science Degree with a major in Education (continued) t Bernard L. Chatman, Sr. *'f Janice E Ciauarella t Marg Elizabeth Coleman Susan Bumside Collins KarenA. Comeggs *'t Thomas John Condlg *'l Amy Lyn Connors t Mark E. Cosgroue *,1 Deborah Anne Crosswell * Justine Girardi Cruz *'t Christine M. Dauis *'t Cindy Delaney * Colleen Marie Denicola * Lisa Diane Dieter Anne Dillon *'t Nichole Donatelli-Medei t Joann Marie Donati * Thomas G. Drago Juleann Marie Ducaji Hollg Anne Elchisak * Marcia Diane Euans f Marilgn J. Euans *,f Sandra M. Fadden *'t Lgnne S. Feighan * Jack Edward Fisher Nicole Euelgn Foose *'t Janet Francis *'t Carmela Franco f Darla J. Gallagher *'f Jennifer Jo Gibbons x't Gary Lee Gleckner *,1William T Goddard * Jennifer Ann Grant x'f Jeffreg J. Gregory I Monica lrene Zellner Griffith John J. Guida Keith Edward Gunuskeg *'l Maryann K. Haines * Doreen Hampton *'t Thomas A. Hannon *'f Dkie Hansen *'l Stanleg T Harder x'f Wendg A. Hardison x'f Dauid P Harrison x,l Timothy A. Hauck *Degree in absentia t Receiued degree on August 31, 1999 �IVIASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDAIES lvlaster of Science Degree with a major in Education (continued) *'t Janet HeinlY Robert S. Heiser t RuthAnn I *Degree in Coleman Henry * Cheryl L. Hersh *'l Cynthia Tobias Hettinger *'l Cecilia Bukowski Hibbard t Carol A. Hines *,t Eugene L. Hopkins, Jr. t,Anita L. Hozza t Susan Marie Huber t Maru Hurst *'f Joanne Elizabeth Jasinski f Heather Collins Johnson *'f Christopher A. Jones *'t Susan Beth Kehl * Chad E. Keim *'f Chire KemPes *'t Jason Dauid Kirkwood Mark Kirsten Paula M. Koualeski t Chergl Lynn Koualick *'l Mary Jane Kozick x'f Steuen Sterling Krechel *'t Jamie S. Kunkel t Melissa Mae Labatch * Brian T Legutko *'l Jeffreg L. Leitzel *'f Lee J. Lesisko *'t BethA. Light Staci Leigh Lingenfelter-Horne *'t Jennifer Spitzer Lisouski *'t Diane Faruer Luhrs t Susan Taglor Lgon * Daaid Michael Macedo I Gary M. Mack James L. Manganiello, Jr. Melissa Marcks t Caroline P Martin x'1 KathU Jean Martin *'t Geneuieue M. McMonigle t Cristin Milter t Michelle Stein Miller *'f Patricia C. Misura *'l Earl Dauid Mordan, Jr. *'f Susan B. Mowerg absentia I Receiued degree on August 31, 1999 �IUASTER'S DEGREE CAI{DIDATES IVlaster of Science Degree with a major in Education (continued) *'t Mark Robert Myers *'t Lucinda Nabauian l Justine Marg Nemshick * Marg O'Hora Melissa Ann Ogden Tammg Lynne Oluer * Denise Panza x'f Lawrence E. Pegula *'t x'f E Delia Peppiatt C. Petermon Mary Jo Petlock Carissa Ann Pokorny *,1Joanna Powers *'t Lisa Prelouskg *'t Daniel t *'1 Debra Priorielli * Jane K. Prodes *'I Cindg L. Pursell * Margaret Anne Quigleg t Brett A. Reasner * Larry A. Rhine t Eileen Marg Rishcoff *'t Christopher J. Roos *'t Craig E. Route f Ronald C. Russo, Jr. *'t Sherri L. ScheiP *'t Jane A. Schnell *'t Tlina L. Schoonouer *'f Staceg Marie Segur x'f Lori Phetteplace Sheldon t Judith Patschke Shimp Denise A. Skorupa t Donald D. Smith x't Jennifer A. Smith x'f Belinda A. Snodgrass t Eileen Sheehan Snyder * Edward Sokoloski *'t Oliuer Crosbg Sparks Susan Stanski *'t Lori L. Stauinski *'\ Michael Andrew Stofko * Eriko Takahashi Kathy J. Taglor * Michele S. Ticlmer *'t Laura Ann Tolerico *'t Jamie Lee Tlacy *Degree in absentia t Receiaed degree on August 31, 1999 �}IASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES lVlaster of Science Degree with a major in Education (continued) *'f Shelli Hopkins f Marg ltimbur G. Tlometter Darlene M. Gronski lYouitch *'t Karen S. I\laba *'f Maru Ann Uhouse t Jamie J. Unger * Corrino Valleg P Veglia *'l Roberta Ruth Walker t Maureen Morio Wascauage * James *,1 Bradleg Dean Watkins x't Jeffrey B. Weauer x'1 Richard Joseph Weilminster *'I Heidi Sue Werner *'l Donna E West t Karen B. White Marg AnnWilmoth *'t Andrew S. Witinski III Louey Woronowicz *'t Susan Comerford Wzorek *'1 Joseph G. Yescauage *'f Bonnie L. Young-Auery f Christine C. Zambetti Amanda Jane Zarernba * Euon Zundel lvlaster of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering Joseph Stanley Krzysik f WlliomJ. Preston lVlaster of Science Degree with a major in Nursing *'t Francine Marie Greco *'f'12 Wandu Ann Grose *'f Theodore J. Lenggel *'l'12 Jean Marie t *'f *Degree in absentia f Littzi Sandra Denise Lynn KarenAnn McDonnell fr2 Roberta M. Price George Joseph Rucco, Jr. Receiued degree on August 31, 1999 12 Sigma Theta Tau �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CAI\DIDATES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies Summa Cum Laude ' 10 Paul J. W Carson, Electrical Engineering 6 KarenAnn Cook, Communications Elementary Education, Second Major 6,7 Krista Leigh Euans, History 5'11 Lara Marie Lukesh, English Psgchologg, Second Degree Communicat ions, Second Degree 2'3 Jane A. Stubb, Accounting Magna Cum Laude *'8 Nicholas Hayden Adlef Theatre Arts e Joann M. Pesauento, Psgchologg *'t Michelle K. Riuiello, Psgchologg r s andr a 6 s f.Xff,#:,!L,"unt ing Adom Laurence Burdett, Bachelor of Music *'t Ilacy,4nn Hartmann, Communications James O. Lacg, Bachelor of Business Administration s Ann M. Manganaro, Acccounting 2 R. Conard Miller Psgchologg 12 Marie J. Stahlman-Miller, Sociology Thomas M. Turinski, Jr., Cornputer Science Accounting Michael Kent Bratlee *'f GuU A. Farrell *,s Amy Marie Nardozzi Heather Ann Patton Bachelor of Business Administration *'1,3 Colleen J. Beckwith Linda Jean Broum Jason A. Cadwallader Justin P Eroh 13 Robert M. Gilbride I Maureen M. Hall Ronald G. Harris Cassie Charlene Heim 3 Bao Hugnh Keuin Keegan Brian Joseph Kulig Marg Jagne Pikas * Robert Pipas x't Richard Joseph Potts Robert S. Rolland Christopher R. Shannon *'l'3 Paul Tomczgk t Receiued degtree on August 31, 1999 l Alpha Koppa Delta lnmbda Delta Mu Delta Honors in English 'Alpho Candidate for Pemuyluania Teacher Certification Phi Alpha Theta I Phi Eta Sigma e l9Sigma Pi Sigma Sigma Tau Delta Psi Chi *Degree in absmtia Sigrma 6 3 5 7 11 . r �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies (continued) Biology Meggin Kathleen Borowski George Andrew Casatis DawnMarie Gratalo Kerrg J. Pietlukiewicz *'t John Dauid Telechowski, Jr. Psgchologg, Second Degree Chemistrg, Third Degree Lynda Marie Zajaczkowski Chemistry *'t John Dauid Telechowski, Jr. Psgchology, Second Degree Biologg, Third Degree Communications Colin Mitchell Jones Patricia Meadus *'l Eleanor Murrag Timothg J. Segmour Computer Information Systems Daniel Isaac Gug Computer Science Gino Piccolino Earth and Environmental Science *'Is Christopher E Czapla Dauid S. Kish Puja H. Mistrg Dana Michelle Sacomo-n Electrical Engineering Musab Al-Ali 4'to absentia Richord Michael Fleck, Jr. Adriane L. Grube *Degree in 1 Receiued degree on August 31, 6Condidate for PenrculuoniaTeacher 1999 Certification 10 a Eto Kappa Nu Sigma Pi Sigma �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies (continued) Elementary Education 6 Molly O'Brien Auersa Psychology, Second Degree 6 Jodg T. Yedlock Sociology, Second Degree Engineering Management Kelly Lgnott Scott English 6'11 Allison M. Smalleg Elementarg Education, Second Major Environmental Engineering *'l Richard C. Dudek Amanda J. Muscauage History a7 Kelly A. Donlin John James Fox III Zachary D. Manprin John Siekonic 6 Andrew B. Sngder 6 International Studies *'l Judith Helinski Spanish, Second Major lVlechanical Engineering Kristine D. Caro Music Education *'1i Jessica Lee Kellg Nursing *'l Dangelle Hughes * Bernadette Dellago Gately 6 *Degree in absentia t Receiued degree onAugust 31, 1999 11 Candidate for Pennsgluania kacher Certilication 7 Phi Alpha Sigma Tau Delta Theta �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies (continued) Psychology 6 Mollg O'Brien Auersa Elementarg Education, Second Degree Leisa Renee Bock Sociologg, Second Major 6 Tara Bruza Elementarg Educat ion, Second Major 12 Christa Ann DeVizia Bridget Elizabeth Finnertg t Brian Patrick Guida *'t'6 Walter Hall Melody Ann Hargraue Paul Joseph Janeski *,f Keilg A. Kane English, Second Major 2 Melissa A. Misterman *,f John Dauid Telechowski, Jr. Chemistry, Second Degree Biology, Third Degree ,Andre Torres 6 CarksaWalton Elementary Education, Second Major Sociolo€y Megan Lee Hunter Elementary Education, Second Major 6 Crgstal Lee Knorek E lementarg Education, Second Maj or 6 6 Denise A. Luczak Elementary Education, Second Major *'t'6 Allison Marie Potzer Elementary Education, Second Major *'t Holly Marie Quinn 6 Jody T Yedlock Elementary Education, Second Degree *Degree in absqntia 6 1999 2 Receiued degree on August 31, Alpha Sigma Lambda Candidote for Pennsyluania Teocher Certification t �Scholarly Societies and Special Designations 1 2 3 a 5 6 7 Denotes Membership inAlpha Kappa Delta, the Intemational Honorary Societg in Sociologg. Denotes Membership in the Eta Pi chapter of Atpha sigma Lambda, the honor society recognizing the academic excellence of adult part-time students. Denotes Membership in the zeta Psi chapter of Delta Mu Delta, the National Honor Society in Business Adminktration. Denotes Membership in the Kappa Beta Chapter of Eta Kappa Nu, the Intemational Electrical Engineering Honor Society. Denotes Honors in English. Denotes Condidates for Pennsyluania Teacher Certification. Denotes Membership in Phi Alpha Theta, the National Honorary Society in History. 8 e 10 11 Denotes Membership in Phi Eta Sigma, the National Honor Society College Freshmen. Dmotes Membership in Psi for chi, the National Honorary society in psychology. Dmotes Membership in Sigma Pi Sigma, the Nationol Honorarg Society Phgsics students. Denotes Membership in Sigma Tau Delta, the National Honorary Society in English. 12 * I of Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the Intemational Honor Society for Nursing. Degree in absentia Student receiaed degree onAugust 31, 1999 �The University Mace and Presidential Chain of Office The Uniuersitg Mace and the Presidential Chain of Office used in academic celebrations represent traditions dating to the sixteenth century. The mace sym- bolizes the authority of the uniuersity and the chain of office designates the presidential leadership of the academg. 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 Uniuersity Mace 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-Barre's role as a melting pot, forming o new and uigorous communitg of people from man7 different backgrounds. Thk theme is reiterated in the inscription of the [Jniuersity\ motto "Unitg Amidst Diuersitg" 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 origin of the Uniuersity in a communitg known for its coal mining past. The The Presidmtial 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 chain hangs a gilt seal of Wilkes which is suspended from a cluster of ook leaues with acoms, suggesting the strength and sturdiness of future guterations. On the back of the Presidential Chain of Office is a siluer portrait of Dr. Eugane S. Farleg, the first President of Wilkes. Dr. Farlegb portrait is sunounded by gilt oak leaues commetnorating his strong leadership of the emerging institution. ��AIITERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL beautiful for spacious skies, for amber uoues of grain, For purple mountain majesties aboue the fruitedplain. America! America! God shed his grace on thee, And croum thg good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. O beautiful for patriotb dream that sees beyond the gears, Thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmed bg human tears. America! America! God shed his grace on thee, And crown thU good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. O Words bg Katherine Lee Bates Music bg Samuel A. Ward ALIUA MATER Wilkes, our Alma Mater, We pledge our hearts to thee, Honor, faith, and courage, Truth and loyalty, In our work and in our pleasure, Guide us as a friend; We shall always loue thee, Loual to the end. Thou shalt lead us onward In search of finer things. Mag we find the wisdom That thy spirit brings. Mag our deeds of loue and seruice Euer swell thy fame - Wilkes, we stand to greet thee! Glory to thg name. Words and Music by Eleonor C. Farley A reception for graduates and their families will be held in the lobby of the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts 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 January 20, 2000 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/5ed2dee3d983785173ad7ca59210ef02.pdf 9a31ae9b63e0ac80b6103d398995c0d5 PDF Text Text �ACademic Costume The celebration of Commencement is surrounded bg nch ffaditiotts. The c(nuene to reagmize the Faculty established communitg of scholars prouen Graduates group the scholars officially the newest of -otdwelame them in fellowship. Graduates don the attire that for gears has symbolizcd schol- - - - arly attainment. During the Middle Ages those seeking an education traueled to Europeon centers of learning. Centers of leaming and uniuersities were closelg alliedwith the clerics of the time, and the scholars donned garb similar to that worn 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 simultaneouslg as a head couering, a repositorg for coins and olms and the forerunner of the modern daU book bag. The hood was adorned with the colors ofthe uniuersitg and designated the young scholarb school or uniuersity affiliation. By their distinctiue clothing the students were set apart and distinguished from the citizens of the toum;hence the origin of the phrase "toum ond I gou)n." American colleges and uniuersities adopted the wearing of the traditional apparel in Colonial times, and a common code for academic apparel was establkhed 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 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 graduates. The ueluet colors worn by todag\ graduates signify the following: Golden Yellow White Drab - I l 1 !{ 1 -t I I '.: t_ Science Arts, Letters, Humanities Business Administration or Health Administration Pink Fine Arts Brown -Music - The stgle of the gown distinguishes graduates bg the degree theg haue earned. Those earning the bachelor's degree wear a simple black gown with elongated pointed sleeues. Holders of the master's degree uear goults with a longer, closed, square cut sleeue. The doctoral gown is trimmed with ueluet stripes on the sleeaes and panels of ueluet on the front closure of the goun. in their distincred of Cornell, the the of Columbia, the slate will notice burgundg of the uniuersitg of Pennsgluania, the bright blue of the Uniuersity of Michigan. Some American uniuersities haue adopted doctoral gowns tiue colors. You To haue earned the priuilege of wearing academic costume regalia signifies not onlg the completion of a program of studies, but entrance into the comradery of scholarship. i I I J i i J t, 1 �Order of Exercises HONOMRY DEGREE RECIPIENTS Saupono J. Ulcen THo HoNonasr,B JaNrr RoNo COMMENCEMENT ADDRESSES............... THE CONFERRING OF DEGREES Alma .....Seupono J. UNcen THr HoNonerlr Jaunr RoNo ............ CHRIsropHon N. BnotserH Mater Eleanor C. Farleg (The words of the Alma Mater are printed on the back ceuer of the program. The audience is requested to stand andioin in the singing.) BENEDICrIoN.......... H;|,T###LT Wyomtng Valleg Council of Churches RECESSIONAL Tho Trumpet i.* : i t r i I !. : Tunes .......Henry Purcell Music prouided by the Wlkes Uniuersitg Faculty Alumni Brass Ensemble William Teubner, Joseph DeVizia, John Stabinskg and Phil lonna and the Ceol Mor Pipe and Drum Band - �AIryARDS THE MABLE SCOTT WANDELL AND STERLING LEROY WANDELL AWARDS BnrH ANN FEooR, Blcuelon or ScreNcr, Matuot'.tertcs Jnnruv C. NrcuuNcar,n, Becurlon or Screuco, EmcrRrcal ENcrNoenNc These awards are p.resented to the man and woman uho haue ottained the highest academic aueroge for the four years of Wilkes Uniuersitg. Presentation bg l. MI*rner, LoltuoN Vice President for Academic Affairs GRADUATE ARTS OUTSTANDING FOR THE 1- Feoon Bachelor of Science, Mathematics BrrH Ar.nv 'Presentation 6y BouNIe C. Bnononn, Dean College of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies . rl - I I "1 I OUTSTANDING GMDUATE FOR PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Jonruv C. Nrcurrucar,o Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering Presentation 6y BoNNIT C. Beorono, Dean College of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies OUTSTANDTNG GRADUATB FOR SCIENCES.......... ........ Krunrnrv Manre Kurcrr Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry Presentatiorz 6y BoNNm C. Broronn, Dean College of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies ALUMNI AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP............. MrcHesr, J. RosH'99 This award is giuen by the Wtkes (Jniuersity Alumni Association to the member of the graduating class considered to haue made the strongest contribution to student life and the student actiuit$;trogram of the Uniuersitg. Presentation 6y SmonA A. Bovlrox-NrcHoms'85 Executive Director of Alumni and Development ** �AI,VARDS THE EUGENE S. FARLEY MEMORIALALUMNI AWARD Cr,avroN Knneunsms'49 The Eugene S. Farley Memoriol Alumni Award is presented annually to an alumnusla of any degree program at Wilkes Uniuersitg who epitomizes the characteristics ofan educated person as formulated and adopted bu the Wlkes facultg in the 1948 creed, "Marks of an Educated Person." The recipient of this award is selected bg the Alumni,Association Board of Directors from nominees eualuated bg the nominations committee. Presentation Dy GenrIrLD JoNES, ln.'72 Wlkes University Alumni Association THE DISTINGUISHED YOUNG ALUMNUS AWARD KmeN DnecoN-DeuNe'87 This award k presented annuallg by the Wilkes Uniuersity Alumni Association to that member of the alumni who best exernplifies the characteristics of an educated person and the traditions of Wilkes Uniuersity. Presentation bg GenrrcLD JoNES, Jx.'72 Wilkes University Alumni Association ARMED FORCES RESERVE OFFICER APPOINTMENT UNITED STAIES AIR DorRoRr Manrr Gunny JanB M. Knoouzo FORCE JoHN Lowrs Presentation by Scom R. Pepp Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Air Force WILKES INSPIRAIIONAL TEACHER A\UARD .... MARyBBTS Scsr,Bcr CoNNor,r,v Dunellen High School Nominated by Llau.u M. Cosrollo, Cuss or 1999 Giuen in appreciation for dedication ond effectiueness os o teacher with an outstanding record of success in preparing students for college and for the life of the mind. Presentation bg MtcumL FRlNrz, Dean Enrollment Services �HONORARY DEGREES DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS .............. .. SaNpono J. Uucen Director-Designate of the Voice of America. Dean of Communications at the American University in Washington, D.C. since 1986. Graduate of Kingston (Pennsylvania) High School in 1962, Harvard Colle$e with an A.B. in Government, magna cum laude, in 1966, and of London School of Economics and Political Science with a Master of Sciences in International History in 1967. Print and broadcast journalist with an intemational perspective, havin[ served as correspondent for United Press International, Newsweek, the Washington Post and the Economist of [,ondon. Former editor of the Atlantic and of Foreign Policg ma4azine; former co-host of National Public Radio's 'All Thin$s Considered." Author of Africa: The People and Politics of an Emerging Continerzt. Board member of the International Human Rights Law Group, the National Immigration Forum and member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Son of European immigrants who settled in the Wyoming Valley and author most recently of Fresh Blood: The New American Immigrants. Ardent Defender of the First Amendment and of human rights, an educator of a global citizenry in search of peaceful human relationships through- out the world. DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS .................. TnB HoNonesln Jar.rm RBr'ro Attorney General of the United States of America since 1993. Graduate of Coral Gables High School (Florida) in 1956, Cornell University with a B.S. in Chemistry in 1960, and Harvard Law School with an LL.B. in 1963. Between 1963 and 1978, practiced law, worked as staff counsel for the Florida Legislature, lost an election to represent Dade County in that body and worked within the Dade County State Attorney's Office. Appointed State Attorney of Dade County in 1978; elected five times thereafter. As State Attorney focused on reforming the juvenile justice system and on prevention programs, while managing the prosecution of 120,000 cases annually, including the full range of violent crimes. As Attorney General has presided over dramatic reduction in crime and violence in the nation, focusing again on prevention and early intervention with young people to turn them away from prison and towards productive lives. Sculpted a Department of Justice reflecting the diversity of the American people and their commitment to even-handed justice. Daughter of a Danish immigrant father and a woman of the American South, voyager in the Everglades and Florida's coast, survivor of political wars and the fervor of mobs. Exemplar of integrity and humanity within our democratic government of, by and for the people. �ITIASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Nlaster of Business Administration Degree *'6 Lisa M. Bleich 6 Gary H. Dauenport 6 Adriana Ruth G. Espinheira 6 Paul RobertJones *,6 Maria Bland LaWalt 6 Zhihua Miao 6 Joseph Craig Reillg 6 Mark V. Roberts Atul Saigal 6 John Thomas Sedlak *'6 Nguyen N. Webster 6 Carl S. Yastremski 6 Anthony Vincent Yu Leah Ann Yurcho Dauid Robert Zagorski 6 Jingming Zhang Master of Health Administration Degree * Keith SteuenArmson Leanne M. Falzetti Mary Ann Blosky Patricia A. Brent * Degree in Absentia * Anne M. Paniccia 6 Delta Mu Delta �lVlaster of Science Degree with a major in Education * April L. Gauitt Lisa M. Gilliard Kim McKeon Ginther Susan Elizabeth Golden Kellg R. Gustin Robert W. Gustin John K. Kosek Sue Anne Kulasinskg * Linda D. Kusy Elizabeth R. Kutsher * Michael A. Latoff Erica Leuin * John J. Lewis * Amg McGaruey * Robert Andrew Melosky * John R. Meger * Randg C. Miller * Sgbil Cher Miller Kellg Marie Elana Millon Deanna R. Monroe Bruce I. Neifert Kathleen Rose Sharp Nied Robert Charles Nied Scott L. Oldrogd Loretta Louise Pacanowski Regina Clare Speaker Palubircky Marg Kay M. Peregrim * Jean Marie Perez Marilgn Petorak * Cynthia Hope Pick C at herine C os t antini Rac hkou s ki * Anna M. Reichlen Debra DuBois Sachse * Alice Gable Sauignano Jolene Marie Scalleat Maria Scalleat Christine L. Simrell Stacy A. Stone * Carl E. Sutton * Diane L. Switzer Seugi Guzide Susan Marie Gyr * Betsg Jones * * John Joseph Jogce Deborah Kapelan Laura Lee Keiser * Debra L. Andre Heather A. Bannan Anthong R. Baronio * Jan Glenn Benton * Dede Mariruth Borden * Dean E. Brewer * Jodg L. Brown * Rose Zita Brown * Michelle Marek Bucltrnan * * * * * * * * * * * Karen Ann Buttillo Deborah Alice Caines Bryan G. Callahan Carrie E Campen Bernadette M. Cartdi Valerie G. Collins Donna L. Conklin Joanne P Corbett Kathleen J. Correll Julie Beth Cresswell Kathleen Joanne Dickinson Eugene Dieter II Daniel W Doughton Beuerly Drumheller Karen Ann Firmstone Christine Paulson Folk Rebecca G. Folk Heather Ann Frigoletto Suzanne Jean Fureg * * * la Darren Hack * Christine Marie Haggertg * Tammg L. Hinkle * * * Jack Leslie Kocher * Degree in Absentia Pattiann kichilo Eliza Vagni Karen Connors Wadika Danielle L. Vokes Deboroh L. Walter Brsnda Eisele Watson Marg AnnWilcha M. Wisser Tlacy A. Woodward Scott Miller Zimmerman Jessica ]a Phi Alpha Theta �lVlaster of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering 7 RuochuanTang Sriniuas Bandi Robert D. Haas Sean Lockhead Shiuakumar K. Shastri PadmajaYamujala Sriniuas V. Yamujala lVlaster of Science Degree with a major in Nursing le Deborah Stephenie Ketcha Lewis Reg C. Ares *'1e Kimberly Kretchmer * Degree in Absentia 7 Eta Kappa I Nu le Sigma Theta Tau �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CA]\IDIDATES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies Summa Cum Laude 1'17 Eric Joseoh Clothier Psgchologg Beth Ann Fedor, Mathematics l'e Eric Emil Gorka, Mechanical Engineering *'6 Russell J. Haines, Accounting 1'2,15'18 Marcie B. Herman, Sociologg 1'15 Kimberly Marie Kutch, Biochemistry ls Jill Marie Mackag, Art t's'6 Carol Maculloch, Business Administration 7'e Jeremy C. Nightingale, Electrical Engineering 1'8'1s'20'22 Matthew J. Nouak, Biologg 1'1s R. Richard Pencek, Biochemistry 1'8'1s Tina Sidonio, Biologg 12'17 James Carl Spagnola, Economics 1'13,1s'21 Psgchology, Second Major 15 Clint E. Taffera, Chemistrg 15'20'22 Todd J. Vinourski, Biochemistry *'1'1s'18 Algson Ann Wood, English *'1 Sean Younker, Medical Technology Magna Cum Laude s$ Denise M. Castellano, Accounting s Carolgn Crawford, Psychologg L'ts Francine Ellen Esther Faige Friedlander, Nursing n Linda Elaine Girlock, Nursing 1 Julie A. Grimes, Computer Information Sgstems Deena M. Guadagno, Communications L. Gustafson, Philosophg 15 Courtneg Biochemistrg, Second Degree 13'15 Michele A. Homnack, Mathematics t5'18 Jennifer Lyn John Theatre Arts , English, Second Major Christina Louise Jones, Art Philosophg, Second Major e Melang Kalmanowicz, Materials Engineering zo'zz Quinn Kirk, Biochemistrg 15 Dauid M. Lentowski, Enuironmental Engineering Lori Ann Mihalko, Music 13 Frank Jude Nutaitis, English 6 Dawn Marie Ponko, Accounting 1 Jamie R. Shambaugh, Enuironmental Engineering 12'16'21 Aaron Frederic Sherburne, Political Science Economics, Second Major 21 Rekha Sriniuasan, Biologg 1'6'15 MarU Stella, Accounting 11'15'17 Julie Ann Vittori, Psgchology 8'20'22 Lisa M. Werkheiser, Biology * Degree in 7 D Absentia Alpha Chi 'Alpha Kappa Delta 3 Alpha Sigma Larnbda 6 Delta Mu Deha 11 e 8 Eta Omiaon Delta 1 KoppaNu Honors inBiologg Honors inEngineuing Kappa Delta Pi Epsilon ls Candidate for PennsgluaniaTeaching Certification b Pi Eta Sigma 17 Psi Chi lsSigmaTauDelta EsigmaThetaTou ilSigmaXi 2llniuusitgScholars zPremedicalScholarsPrograms 10 �College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies Cum Laude *'10'16'18 Keith Matthew Bubblo, Political Science Englkh, Second Major 7 James D. Calciano III, Electrical Engineering Desirde Carr, Biologg 15 Kellg Ann Casterline, Enuironmental Engineering Rgan J. Chickeletti, Psychologg * Carolgn Chronouski, Psychology English, Second Major Robin DeLorenzo, Medical Technology 15 Michael Joseph Euans, Mechanical Engineering 13 DauidJohn Gorham, English Elementary Education, Second Major * Brian Christian Hagan, Mechanical Engineering a Barbara Lynnette Hoffman, Nursing 6 Edward James Kaushas, Accounting 15 Scott James Kinane, Contputer Science Political Science, Second Major 6 Laurie J. Labbe, Business Administration 11'13 Erin Melinda Lear, Psychology Elementary Education, Second Degree 1s'18 Monica Marcinowski, English e Nick C. Marco, Mechanical Engineering Brian Christopher Mutgel, Computer Science &zo'22 Alisa JoU Merolli, Biology 8'20'22 Chad Fdtlard Pletnick, Biologg ls Keith T Preuic, Earth and Enuironmental Science 16 Steuen Dauid Redding, Political Science Sarah M. Reed, Enuironmental Engineering 8 Gregg Anthony Seuers, Biology 8 Alissa E. Shofkom, Biologg 1s'15 Jill Elizabeth Unice, Music * Degree in a Chi Alpha Epsilon 6 Delta Mu Deho 7 Eta Kappa Nu Honors in Engineering 10 Honors in English 11 Kappa Delta Pi 13 Condidate for Pannsyluonia Teaching Certification 15 Pi Eta Sigma 16 2 Premedical Scholars Programs Pi Sigma Alpha 18 Sigma Tau Delta il Sigma 8 Honors in Absentia Biology e Xi 11 �College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies - Continued Accounting Keith D. Hess Ronald S. Honick, Jr. * Gary L. Quinn, Jr. Debra A. Ross Jason W. Tloxell William J. Weidner Dauid J. Kerestes Lorraine Frances Kosik Joseph C. Penczkowski, Jr. Art 13 Blanchard Crescenzo Lisa Kellg Leah C. Thomas A. Urban ls Gabriella MariaWalck Bachelor of Business Administration Albert Anderson Jaime Brazenec Nicole Capobianco Laura J. Chowanec * Michelle Cicero Andrew L. Coolidge Kellg M. Costello Denis Goubski Yolanda Harris Scott Kufro Daniel McGowan Richard Matthew Minielly Jeff G. Moisey *'3 Tina Dakun Nagle Marie Danielle Pascolini Matthew Joseph Sumski Eugene J. Tbmassoni Steuen Deane Tourje James J. Wgnn Timothy Michael * Celeste *,6 ShaunT. Korus Bachelor of Fine Arts Robert Christopher Cigarski Bachelor of Music * Gabriel Gordon Biochemistry Douglas Vincent Dolfi Janet Lgnn Faux * Degree in 13 Candidate for Pennsgluania John M. Uscilowicz Absantia 3 Alpha Sigmo lnmbda Teaching Certification 15 Pi Eta Sigma il t2 Sigma Xi �College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies - Continued Biology William A. Allen Jessica Marie Azarewicz 8 Douglas James Kouatch Jane M. Kroouze 5'8 Psgchologg, Second Degree Mary Veronica Bartoletti Jennifer C. Burick Rose 8'15 Randg Adam Engelman Brian Edward Grgboski 13 Amy A. Gutowski Jiin Kim Laurene M. Kocglowski Lynn M. Milewski Marissa Catherine Gabrielle Noto Josette Marie Panettieri Anthong J. Petrolonis, Jr. Jaclgn Elizabeth Serafin Jennifer Ann Serafin Valentino J. Valenti II 8 Brian E Weidlich Business Administration Randal Joseph Kotzer * Michael C. McCree Chemistry James Michael Lauer Communications ls Neil Andress 13 Carrie Lynn Bruno Elementary Education, Second Degree Diana Dauis JasonW Dongas 18 Sarah E. Karlauage * Mark Francis Katchur Cynthia E. Kern Thomas N. Lauan Sarah Susan Shone Angelique R. Ronchetti Thorne Elementarg Education, Second Degree Frank Tomaszewski Carl J. Witkowski III Computer Information Systems Susan Smith Mary Beth S. Yemola Guy Esgro Jason Owens Colbg J. Shocker * Degree 8 inAbsentia Honors in 5 Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in United States Air Force 13 Candidate for Putrayluania Teaching Cenificatiut 15 Pi Eta Sigma 18 Sigma Tau Delta Biologg �College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies - Continued Computer Science * Melanie L. Lear William M. Stockdell Robert Notari Economics Lucia Maria Piccolino Earth and Environmental Sciences * Berretta Ghannam Kapelan Kuchta Jr. Brandon Jeffreg J. Nicholas J. Scott Dauid 13 John P Mayemick, Dale Robert Nat James J. Perfetto Charles D. Vennarini Andrew S. Yenser Michael J. Zuba Electrical Engineering 7 Scott Robert Smith Chrktopher M. Thompson * Matthew R. Traugh Robert M. Mancuso Keuin Milewski 7 Hetul B. Patel Kamini Patel Blementary Bducation ts Canie Lgnn ls Bruno comiunications, second Carla Ann Decker 13 Degree Ang-elique R. Ronchetti Thome communications, second Degree Sociologg, Second Degree Engineering Management * Carmen Stephen DeBella Thomas R. Quinnan e Thomas Leonard Miller Nu ts * Degree in Absmtia 7 Eta Kappa Candidate for PenruylucniaTeaching t4 s Honors in Engineering ls Pi Eta Sigma Certilication �College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies - Continued English Ambrose 1'13,18 Dillon * Christopher Milton James 13 Sherrg 18 Colleen M. McKinnon Elementarg Education, Second Major 18 Elizabeth Pisano 18 James E Warner Theresa E. Psgchologg, Second Degree Theresa Martincauage Mahon Environmental Engineering Cleueland Doran Robert C. Frederick BrianJosephMackouski Matthew Joseph Peleschak Michael J. Rosh Robert ChristopherYurick Tlacy LgnnZagkoski Scott Thomas Rgan H. History 13 Marg A. CAzzi " Jeffreg Joel Tigue Tbrry Lee Martin Materials Engineering Benjamin Elias Spencer Mechanical Engineering s Deirdre Marie Guny Andrew L. Solinski Atsuko Ono * Degree 13 inAbsentia 5 Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in United States Air Force Certilication 18 Sigma Tau Delta Candidate for Peraaliuania Teaching �College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies - Continued Nursing * * 1e Diane Bridget Durkin Nicole Fogtack Lisa M. Gromelski Kathleen M. Haggertg Bonnie Hepplewhite Jeffrey M. Isaacs Kimberly Ann Kondraski le Daria Jean Kroptauich 5,1e John Jacob Leuis Danielle L. Lillis 2'4,15'1e RUanM.Iipez le Elaine L. Moran Car oline E liz ab e t h Nekon Lisa Anne Johrcon Dauid Brian Jones Margaret G. Redmond Sophia Rush Jill Ann Kemrite James Allan Koch MaryAnn Kolatiua *'1e Diana Marie Tarone Brian Robert Znachko Philosophy Neil R. Rine Physics 13 John J. Hopkins Political Science Thomas J. Loftus Robin L. Bachstein * Degree inAbsentia 2 Alpha Koppa Delta a Chi Alpha Epsilon Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in United States Air Force B Candidate for Penrcyluania Teaching Certification 15 Pi Eta Sigma ls Sigma Theta Tau 5 16 �College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies - Continued Psychology Mary Brianna Lea Rutkowski 3 Arthur R. Seymour C. Agrapides Jess i ca M ar ie Azarew i cz *'13 Joseph M. Sinkouich Biologg, Second Degree *,11,1s Karen,4nn Bell Jaime Lgnn Derhammer Elementary Education, Second Major Joshua J. Sipskg Colleen Kimberlg Smith Lance J. Stange, Jr. Elementary Education, Second Major 2 Kimberlg J. Gensel Sheri H. Greenfield Tammg Kaczmarczgk Sarah Keisling *'15'17 Jennifer Kutler 17 Jennifer M. McDonnell Nicole Marie Metzger Emilg Desirde Powell Brian K. Reillg Laura Taglor M i c hae I Ant hong Vig lone Colleen Marie Ward E lizabet h-Ann Witkowski James E Warner * English, Second Degree RonaldJ. Wunner Sociology 13 Carlo Ann Decker Elementary Education, Second Degree Eric J. Garecht Daum Maria Gatelli 2 Rebecca Lee Griffiths James Pysniak 3 Kellg S. Randolph Melissa L. Rossi Theatre Arts - Corinna,4nn Sowers Larue Bgron Stackhouse r" E. r i F * Degree inAbsentia 2 Alpha Kappa Delta 3 Alpha Sigma lambda 1t Kappa Delta 13 Candidate for Patnsyluania Teaching Certification t5 Pi Eta Sigma 17 Psi Chi t7 Pi �Scholarly Societies and Special Designations 1 2 s a 5 6 7 8 e 10 11 12 13 14 15 Denotes Membership in Alpha Chi, the National College Honor Scholarship Society. Denotes Membership in Alpha Kappa Delta, the Intemational Honorary Society in Sociology. Denotes Membership in the Eta Pi Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda, the honor society recognizing the ocademic excellence of adult part-time students. Denotes Membership in Chi Alpha Epsilon, the Honorarg Society which recognizes students who were admitted to the Uniuersity through Higher Education Access Opportunitg progroms. Denotes Commissioned Second Lieutenant, United States Air Force. Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Delta Mu Delto, the National Honor Society in Business Administration. Denotes Membership in the Kappa Beta Chapter of Eto Kappa Nu, the Intemational Electrical Engineering Honor Societg. Denotes Honors in Biology. Denotes Honors in Engineering. Denotes Honors in English. Denotes Membership in the Phi Phi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the Intemational Honorary Society in Education. Denotes Membership in Omicron Delta Epsilon, the National Honororg Societg in Economics. Denotes Candidates for Pennsyluania Teacher Certification. Denotes Membership in Phi Alpha Theta, the National Honorarg Society in History. Denotes Membership in Phi Eta Sigma, the National Honor Society for College Freshmen. 16 17 18 ]e 20 2t 22 * Denotes Membership in Pi Sigma Alpha, the Nationol Political Science Honor Societg. in National Honorary Societg in Psychology. Denotes Membership in Sigma Tau Delta, the National Honorary Society in Denotes Membership Psi Chi, the English. Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tou, the Intemational Honor Societg for Nursing. Denotes Membership in and acknowledgment bg Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society. Denotes Membership in Uniuersity Scholars. Denotes Membership in the Premedical Scholars Program. Degree in absentia 18 �1999 Student Awards College of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies Biology, Chemistry and Health Science Programs Outstanding Senior Scholar in Biology Outstanding Research Award Rosenthal Memorial Award Catherine M. Bone Award Alfred W. Bastress Award American Chemical Society Section Award ..Matthew Novak Anthony Petrolonis Robert Wasilewski ... Kimberly Kutch Clint Taffera R. Richard Pencek Business Administration ond Accounting ....... Carol Maculloch Excellence in Business Administration Miao and Jingming Zhan$ Outstanding Student Award MBA Program ....... Zhihua ..Gary L. Quinn, Jr. PICPA Award for Excellence in Accounting ............. ......... Dducation and Psychology ....... Tom Duffy Outstanding Elementary Teacher Education Alyson Ridout Wood Outstanding Secondary Teacher Education Student............ Outstanding Graduate in Psychology............... ......... James Spagnola Student Engineering ond Physics ....... Jeremy Nightingale Electrical Engineering Achievement ....... Matthew Traugh I.E.E.E. J.J. Ebers Memorial Thomas Miller Outstanding Achievement in Engineering Melany Kalmanowicz Outstanding Achievement in Materials Engineering ......... OutstandingAchievement in Mechanical Enpiineering............ Eric Gorka ...... Sarah Reed Society of Women Engineers Leadership Award Award Management Award........ Geo-Enuironmental Sciences and Engineering Outstanding Achievement in Environmental Engineering ..... Jamie Shambaugh OutstandingAchievementinEnvironmentalScience...... KeithPrevic Humanities .............. Jennifer John Annette Evans Humanities Award Frank J. J. Davies Award ....... Keith Bubblo and Alyson Ridout Wood ......... James Calciano John E Kennedy Award .... KristaEvans PhiAlphaThetaBookAward Mathematics and Computer Science Computer Information Systems (CIS) Award Computer Science Mathematics Award Award Nursing Clinical Award Highest GPA in Nursing...... Leadership RN Award GPA............ with the Highest 19 ... Julie Grimes and Mary Beth Yemola Brian Mengel and Robert Notari ... Beth Fedor ......... Elaine Moor Francine Friedlander ........ Francine Friedlander Diane Durkin �1999 Student Awards - Continued Social Sciences and Communications .... Deena Guadagno Communications Excellence in Economics ..........................Aaron Sherburne and James Spagnola Aaron Sherburne Pi Sigma ........ Kelly Randolph Dr. Jaroslav G. Moravec ..... Rebecca Griffiths Raymond R. Ritz Award. Alpha Award......... Award University College Year........... Adult Learner of the ......... Mary Beth Yemola Student Affairs Theresa Jordan and Frank Mehm Prize ......... Beth Fedor Athletic Department ......... Alice Fink, Kerrianne Award Geist, Shanna Henninger and Jill Ronkowski Robyn Mendygral David Jannuzzi ........ Lisa Werkheiser .............Matthew Novak Correen Santoro Memorial Year ........... Year Year Female Athlete of the Male Athlete of the Year Female Scholar Athlete of the Male Scholar Athlete of the Student Activities Cooperatiue Education Intern Award Mary Agrapides and Diana Davis ... Ben Spencer Outstanding Senior Keith Topfer Mernorial Multicultural Affairs Leadership in Diversity Award .. Terry Martin Programming Board Presidential Incentive Award ........... Jennifer Kutler and Christopher Thompson Nathaniel Martin Programmer of the Year ........... Volunteer Seraices and Campus Interfaith Helping Hands Service Award Beth Fedor and Jane Kroouze Student Goaernment Faculty Choice Award Dr. Ming Lew Student Goaernment Appreciation Award Brandon Berretta Stephanie Follmer Amy Jennifer Lisa McClintock Jeff Maria Shahda Aaron Sherburne Heather Gutowski Quinn Kirk Moisey Michael Rosh Kutler 20 Tahan Beth Ann Witkowski �1999 Student Awards Who's Who Among Students Obed Addo Continued inAmeican Uniaersities and Colleges Kimberly Kutch Terry Martin Lisa McClintock Megan Merrick Christine Anderson Brandon Berretta Kristine Caro Desiree Carr Karen Cook Jaime Derhammer Marc Eakin Jeff Moisey Marie Pascolini Rick Seipp Maria Shahda Aaron Sherburne Colby Shocker Heather Tahan Christopher Thompson Michael Viglone Brian Weidlich Kelly West Beth Ann Witkowski Ann Wotring Janet Faux Beth Fedor Stephanie Follmer Francine Friedlander Deirdre Gurry Amy Gutowski Quinn Kirk Jennifer Kutler Jane Kroouze Class of 1999 OFFICERS Quinn Kirk PRESIDENT Jaime Brazenec VICE PRESIDENT Aaron Sherburne SECRETARY Obed Addo TREASURER 27 �The University Mace and Presidential Chain of Office The mace and the presidential chain of office used in ocademic celebrations represent traditions dating to the sixteenth centurg. The mace symbolizes the authoritg of the uniuersity and the chain of office desigmates the presidential leadership of the academg. The Wilkes [Jniuersity mace and presidential chain of office were gifts of local donors and were first used in 1970 at the inauguration of the secondpresident of Wilkes. Theg were designed bg Ottie Hill Chwalek '61 and execated by Kurt Matzdorf, a nationallg recognized gold and siluersmith from the State Uniuersity of New York at New Paltz, New Paltz, New York. The Uniuersity Mace ' gilt knob at its base and a gilt circle at the top "Wilkes bearing the inscription College 1933." The bowl, rtsing aboue theneck of the mace, signifies Wilkes-Barreb role as a melting pot, forming a neu and uigorous community of people from manu different backgrounds. This theme is The sterling siluer mace has a reiterated in the inscription of the Uniuersityb motto "Unity Amidst Diuersitg" 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 community lmown for its coal mining past. The Presidential Chain of Office The Presidential Chain of Office, ueated from 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 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. Farlegb portrait is surrounded by gilt oak leaues commemorating his strong leadership of the emerging institution. 22 �FENNER QUADRANGLE Medical are available for first aid assistance and emergencies. They are located in the Classroom/Office Building, room 103 personnel FIRST AID and in the tent to the left of the audience, near the stage. An ambulance is positioned by the side entrance of the Classroom/Office Building and to the left ofthe audience. 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 - graduates. REST ROOMS Rest rooms are available on the first floor of the Classroom/ 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. - Areception following Commencemcnt will be held on the laun between Kirby ond Chose Halk immediatelg following the ceremong. If the weather is inclement, the receptionwill be held at the Pickering Dining Hall. 23 �ARNAUD C. MARTS SPORTS AND CONFERENCE CENTER first aid personnel at the First assistance Medical are available for you need assistance please contact Aid station located in the lobby. Should FIRST AID an usher or a security officer. 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 stagle 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. - 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 cooperatewith the police oflicers and follow their directions as they attempt to alleviate traffic congestion. 24 ��NTERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL O 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 crown thg good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. Words bg Katherine Lee Bates Music bg Somuel A- Ward ALIUA IUATER Wilkes, our Alma Mater, We pledge our hearts to thee, Honor, faith, and courage, Truth 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. Mag we find the wisdom That thg spirit brings. Mag our deeds of loue and seruice Euer swell thy fame - Wilkes, we stand to greet thee! Glorg 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. 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Title A name given to the resource May 14-15, 1999 52nd Annual Commencement Celebration 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/fdd728c9f1fb12931221a1cfae0a7a1f.pdf d1c4eb79039f77a99a3be4998b1160c1 PDF Text Text WILI{ES UNIVERSITY Winter Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees F{= Thursdag Ianuary 14, 1999 11:15 o.m. Edward Darling Jr. Theatre at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Pwlorming Arts Wilkes Uniaersitg Wilkes - Borre, Pennsy lu ania ��WILKES T]NIVERSITY Winter Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees Thursday Morning January 14, 1999 at eleuen fifteen o'clock :. : , :, �Order of Exercises XFANFARE *PROCESSIONAL WELCOME J. Michael Lennon Vice President for Academic Affairs *INVOCATION.......... ""'- """' *AMERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL GREETINGS ........ ...IvIary G. Hession Director, Campus Interfoith Wikes llniaersitg Kathuine Lee Bates Musicby SamuelA.Ward Words by ............... GeraldA Moffatt'63 Chairmm, Bmrd of Tlust ees Bing K. Wong Chair Foculty Affairs Council Melanie Joyce Bell'99 Member, Class of 1999 ARMED FORCES RESERVE OFFICER APPOINTMENT "i:tr#s{ *The audience is requested to rise. 8!.,,i:?lt t'i?1",.. �Order of Exercr'ses Associate Professor of Anthropology coMErosP#,rlPo*,*,,,, The Unitg of Knowledge, Work ond Humanity in the Next Cqntury CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREES The Rev. James R. Lackenmier, CSC Ihe Honorable Paul E. Kanjorski Presentation by Christopher N. Breiseth, President CONFERRING OF THE DEGREES xAltr{r\ MAIER *BENEDICTION ..... Christopher N. Breiseth Eleanor C. Farleg ....Rev. James R. Lackenmier, CSC President KiW's College *RECESSIONAL *The audience is requested to rise. Music prouided bg the Wilkes Uniuersitg Facultg Alumni Brass Ensemble William Teubneti Joseph DeVizia, Ed Eruin and Phil lonna - �HONORARY DEGREES THB HoNonenln Plul E. K,qNlonsKI ........ DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS Native of the Wyoming Valley, graduate of Wyoming Seminary and alumnus of Wlkes University, as well as of Temple University and the Dickinson School of Law, Congressman Kanjorski has served the 11th Congressional District since 1985. Senior member of the Banking and Financial Services Committee and of the Government Reform Committee, ranking Democrat on the Capital markets, Securities and Government Sponsored Enterprises Subcommittee, the Con$ressman has demonstrated a consuming interest in the response of the American economy to the transformative technologiical forces reshaping the world. For Northeastern Pennsylvania, he has been a visionary discovering ways to overcome the lethargy of the region in the wake of the loss of its industrial economy, and to challengle his neighbors to help create Silicon Mountain right here for the 21st century and to attract investors from throuEthout the world to make this a reality. THB RBvenEND JAMES Rlcu.qno LecltnNtuton, C.S.C. DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, Father Lackenmier graduated from Stonehill College in Boston, became a priest through his Licensure in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, and earned an M.A. in English from the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) and an M.A. in Theology and Literature from the University of Chicago. After a period of teaching and campus ministry in Illinois and Indiana, Father Lackenmier came to King's College in 1974, beginning a career of service lasting twenty-five years, including eighteen as President. Under his leadership, King's College has achieved national recognition for its $eneral education curriculum, a significantly enhanced campus and an ever growing endowment. He has secured the close relationship between King's and the Wyomin$ Valley community, providing leadership of major community activities includinEi chairing the United Way Campaign in 1986 and the Council of Presidents of the area colleges and universities. Through leadership on numerous boards, Father Lackenmier has helped merge widely diverse interests and promote creative collective effort to improve the community. �IVIASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES lVlaster of Business Administration Degree a Danielle Marie Fendrick Elaina Germata a Ruth Ann Lesauage * Marie * Theresa J. Mistretta a Philip Marc Paritsky a Richard L. Rothstein Bruce Joseph Sabatini a Rajeswari Sethuraman a Brian D. Simokaski a Angelo Smaniotto a John P Surdg a'. a ShijinWang Shiru Wang a Philip A. Wegener a lVlaster of Health Administration Degree James Robert Tuffy Ilaster of Science Degree with a major in Education * Chergl Anne Arnold Jog Buckner Bames Kathryn M. Brior * Patricia M. Carpenter Randi Chapin * Mary Tbresa Clister Linda Dauis * Vanessa DiMeolo * LgnnAnne Dudash * Shannon M. Fellin * Mollie A. Fetterman * Judith Ann Geary * Thomas C. George Cynthia D. Healg Shep Hildebrand * Tami L. Hludzik Jean Bull Hollister Mary Keil Marie Frances Miller Kopeskg Robin Kostanesky *Degree in absentia a Delta Mu Deka �IIASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDAIES Master of Science Degree with a major in Education (continued) * John E Lee * Debra J. Linkhorst * Pamela Kintner Lizza Linda Fallas Lorent * RobgnJog Lubash * Elizabeth Jane Melton Geraldine A. Michalesko * Nancy T. Osborne Arggro C. Paspalas * Tamara Petak * Susan Grace Pignatello * Karen D. Ricci Valerie Ann Rudauski Tammg Skotek Audra Louise Krause Spencer * Lgnn D. Steuenson * Jane M. Trapp Wi lliam Jos ep h Vau er c hak Barry A. Veet J o leen E lizab e t h Verb onit z * Thra A. Victor Gretchen M. Wamer Gerald J. Wiernusz * Dauid B. Wood * Lorrie Ann Zeiler * Mary Jo Zola IVlaster of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering * ,Anwar Jassim *Degree in absmtia Alkuwoiti �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies Summa Cum Laude 1's Melanie Jogce Bell, Biology John L. Carter, Business Administration 1,8'e Tbm Duffy, Psgchology Elementarg Education, Second Major 7 Mieko Ojima, Economics Becki Allgson Roan, Psychology Magna Cum Laude Doreen Butkiewicz, Accounting 6' 8' e Michelle Compton, Psgchologg Elementary Education, Second Major 3 Theresa M. Ferraro, Business Administration E. Goss, Psgchologg Sociologg, Second Major Wanda 6'8' 11 Nicole Deon Haentjens, English Elementary Education, Second Major 3 Jaseph M. Marrig'Basiness Adr*i*istmtion 3 Sheryl Amy Nekrutman, Psgchology 5' 13 John S. Pidgeon, Biology 3 Michele Sicilic*w Business Adm*sistration Cum Laude Christine Marie Anderson, Mathematics Patricia Ann Baines, Business Administration Cara Durso, Communications 8 Shoron Lubaszewski, Psychology Elementory Education, Second Degree 8 Marg L. Musinski, Accounting Ilacey Lee Szydlowski, Psgchology Elementarg Educotion, Second Degree 2 Jennifer Ann Walker, Sociology lAlpha Chi 3Alpha Sigmo Lambda 5 TOmicron Delta Epsilon e Psi Chi 8 11 'Alpha Kappa Delta 6 Kappa Delto Pi Candidate for Pennsyluania Teaching Certificate Hohors in Biologg Sigma Tau Delta 13SigmaXi �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CAT{DIDATES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies Carol Anne Carroll, Accounting J o ann DeS ant o, Acco unt ing Vanessa Carol DeWolfe, Accounting * Clgde Anthony Solt, Art Charles W Andrewscouoge, Business Administration Robert Thomas Bart orillo, Business Adminis trat ion Mary L. Feazell, Business Administration Francis Joseph Giouinazzo, Business Administration * Leslie Montgomery Howard, Business Administration Tara Ellen Kojsza, Business Administration Jennifer L. Phillippe, Business Adminis tration Denise Raday, Business Administration Lagne K. Rarig, Business Administration Corinne Tulanowski, Business Administration Michael A. Wargo, Business Administration Garg A. Zauacki, Business Administration e Kristine Erhard-Titus, Biologg Robert Pace, Jr., Biology * James Christopher Collins, Chemistrg Rgan M. Alston, Communications D anie I Lau e I le, Communi cat i ons Garg D. Spears, Communications Darren Dauid Gates, Earth and Enuironmental Science JohnW Mackowski, Earth and Enuironmental Science Joseph Jason Ruddg, Earth and Enuironmental Science Michael Paul Stachowiak, Jr., Earth and Enuironmental Science 7 Masayuki Migagau)a, Economics Rebecca Anne Hafner, English Judith J. Martin, English 10 *Degree in Jennifer L. Birmer, Enuironmental Engineering absentia 7 Omiuon Delta Epsilon s Psi Chi 10 Sigma Pi Sigma �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CAI\DIDATES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies (continued) Joseph J. Fadden, Historg * Gary Anthong Pisano, Historg t2 Janet Meck, Nursing Scott A. Morgan, Nursing Jennifer Radzwillouicz, Political Science Sociology, Second Maior 8 Dauid Michael Zula, Political Science Elementarg Education, Second Maj or Michael D. Blain Psgchology Deborah Dombek, Psgchology 8 Jennifer D. Fero, Psgchology e Elementarg Education, Second Degree e Holly Anne Jones, Psgchologg Jonathan G. Laudenslager, Psy chologg Steuen Allen Mathews, Psychologg Jason M. McCrea, Psychology 8 Christine C. Mikolosko, Psuchologu Elementary Education, Second Mai or John M. Mikouitch, Psgchology Eric J. Perry, Psgchologg 8 Nicole T. Sklaney, Psgchologg Elementary Education, Second Major 8 Brenda Eue Thompson, Psgchology Elementary Education, Second Degree Scott 8 M. VanValkenburgh, Psg chology Oliuia Leigh Vogt, Psgchologg E lementary E ducat ion, Second Major Carin Whitman, Psg chologg 8 WilliamW Wright, III, Psgchologg Elementarg Education, Second Major Keri Ann Wunner, Psy chologg Lisa Ann Zakreski, Psychologg *Degree in obsqntia I Candidate for Penrxyluania Teaching Certificate 12 Sigma Theta Tau ' Psi Chi �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CAI\IDIDATES College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies (continued) Mike Getchey, Sociology Bobbi Jo Goben, Sociologg Gwen Gondela Libbg, Sociologg 3 ,i;l*y,[';r;:y:,F:*i:::\W,, Laura Elizabeth DiNoia, Spanish Psgchologg, Second Major Joseph Domenic DeMuro, Theatre Arts Honor cords signify membership in a scholarlg society. *Degree in obsentia s 3 Alpha Sigma Lambda Candidate for Pennsylaania kaching Certificate �F tL F r F ;' Scholarly Societies I 2 Denotes Membership inAlpha Chi, the National College Honor Scholarship Societg. Denotes Membership inAlpha Kappo Delta, the Intemational Honorarg Societg in Sociology. :. , ': 3 4 Denotes Membership in the Eta Pi Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda, the honor society recognizing the academic excellence of adult portlime students. Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Delta Mu Delta, the Notional Honor Societg in Business Administration. Denotes Honors in Biology. 6 Denotes Membership in the Phi Phi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the International Honorory Society in Education. 7 Denotes Membership in Omicron Deka Epsilon, the Notional Honorary Society in Economics. I e 10 11 Denotes Candidates for Pennsyluania Teacher Certification. Denotes Membership in Psi Chi, the National Honorarg Society in Psychology. Denotes Membership in Sigma Pi Sigma, the National Honorarg Society Physics students. Denotes Membership in Sigma Thu Delta, the National Honorary Society in English. 12 Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Sigmo Theta Tau, the Intemational Honor Society for Nursing. 13 * of Denotes Membership in and aclmowledgment bg Sigma Xi, the Scientific Reseorch Societg. Degree in absentia �The University ![ace and Presidential Chain of Office The Uniuersity Mace and the Presidential Chain of Office used in academic celebrations represent traditions dating to the sixteenth centurg. The mace sgm' bolizes 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. ?heg were designed bg Ottie Hill Chwalek'61 and executed bg Kurt Matzdorf, a nationallg recognized gold and siluersmtth from the State Uniuersitg of New York at New Paltz. The Uniaersitg Mace The sterling siluer mace has a gilt lmob at its base and a gilt circle at the top bearing the inscription "Wilkes College 1933." The boul, rising aboue the neck of the mace, signifies Wilkes-Barre's role as a melting pot, forming o neu and uigorous community of people from many different backgrounds. This theme is reiterated in the inscription 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 origin of the Uniuersity in a community knoum for its coal mining past. The Presidential Chain of Office The Presidcntial Chain of Office, ueated from sterling siluer, has alternating bowls and gilt flames, repeating themotif of the mace. On the front of the four-foot 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 generatiorx. On the back of the Presidential Chain of Office is a siluer portrait of Dr. Eugene S. Farleg, the first President of Wilkes. Dr. Farleyb portrait is surrounded bg gilt oak leaues commemoroting his strong leadership of the emerging institution. ��AIIIERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL beautiful for spacious skies, for amber uoues of grain, For purple mountain majesties aboue the fruited plain. America! America! God shed his grace on thee, And croum thg good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. O O beautiful for patriot's dream that sees begond the years, 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. Words bg Katherine Lee Bates Music by Samuel A. Ward AI.IUA IUATER Wilkes, our Alma Mater, We pledge our hearts to thee, Honor, faith, and couroge, Truth and loyaltg, In our uork and in our pleasure, Guide us as o friend; shall always loue thee, Logal to the end. Thou shalt lead us onward In search of finer things. Mag we find the wisdom That thy spirit brings. Mag our deeds of loue and seruice Euer swell thy fame Wilkes, we stand to greet thee! Glorg to thg name. We Words and Music bg Eleanor C. Farley A reception for graduates and their families will be held in the lobby of the Dorothg Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts immediately follow ing t he 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 January 14, 1999 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/efde982c490be9f80f3e6c278a838b2b.pdf 885fbb4344c22c6f13615a5033a388ea PDF Text Text IUILI{ES UNIVERSITY Summer Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees a$ Thursdag September 3, 1998 11:15 o,.m. Edward Darling Jr. Theatre at the Dorothg Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts Wilkes Uniuersity Wilke s - B ane, Pennsy laania �HONORARY DEGREE DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS............... EowARo ScHBcHrBn Born and raised in New York City and a graduate of Dartmouth College, Class of 1940. Interrupted his graduate degree in Business Administration at Harvard University to enlist in the Army, serving with the 87th Mountain Infantry and later with the 41st Infantry Division, ending up as an officer in Photo lnterpretation in the South Pacific Theatre of World War II. President of Stress Steel headquartered in Wilkes-Barre from 1953-1980. As a business leader, entered wholeheartedly into civic leadership, influencing transportation, business development and land use planning for the Wyoming Val ley through both volunteer and executive positions with the Greater Wlkes-Barre Chamber, The Flood Recovery Task Force, The Committee for Economic Growth and the Earth Conservatory. A true citizenhumanist who has given the best of his energy, wisdom and wit to help renew the culture and economy of the Wyoming Valley. SPECIAL AIryARD DISTINGUISHED YOUNG ALUMNUS CanurN E AuenosrNo MHA'86 The recipient of this award is an alumnus/a of any degree program at Wilkes University who has graduated in the fifteen year period immediately preceding the award. The award is presented to that graduatewho best exemplifies the traditions of Wilkes University such as: respect for differences and adherence to ideals that create unity and good will amidst diversity. The recipient is selected by the Alumni Association's National Board of Directors from nominees evaluated by the Nominations Committee. �WILT{ES UNruERSITY Summer Comrnencement for the Conferring otf Degrees Thursday Morning September 3, 1998 at eleuert fifteen o'clock �Order of Exercises XFANFARE LenoraOuerture Beethouen XPROCESSIONAL Voluntary WELCOME ......Henry Purcell Tlumpet J. Michael Lennon Vice President for Academic Affairs *INVOCATION.......... ...Mary G. Hession Int erfait h Wilkes Uniuersity D ire ct or, Camp us *AMERICA, THE BBAUTIFUL .............. GREBTINGS............... Words by Katherine Lee Bates Music by Samuel A. Ward ...............Me1anie M. Lumia Board of 'llustees Bing Wong Chair Facultg Affairs Council Professor of Mothematics and Conputer Science hes i dent, r r THE DISTINGUISHED YOUNG ALUMNUS AWARD..... r)il!rH:;:#;::, ..... CenueN E At'{anosINo'86 Presentation by Wu,utuJ. GoloswoRrnv, Jn.'76 President, Wilkes Uniuersitg Alumni Association CONF'ERRING OF Eowmo ScHeunen HONORARY Presentation 6y CunIsroPHER N. BnetsBrs , President DEGREE ADDRESS CONFERRING OF THE DEGREES MAIER *BENEDICTION xALIvlA ...... Christopher N. Breiseth .......... Christopher N. Breiseth Eleanor C. Farleg Charles Popky Rabbi, Temple Beth El Lowell, Massachusetts XRECESSIONAL Suite No. 4 ............... ... Henrg *The audience is requested to rise. Music prouided bg the Wilkes Uniaersity Faculty Alumni Brass Ensemble Wlliam Teubner Joseph DeVizio, Ed Eruin and Phil lonna - Purcell �I II{ASTER'S DEGREE CAI,IDIDATES Master of Business Administration Degree *Jeffrey Pepe x'z Rickg Norman Aldrich Daniel Albert DeRoberto,Jr. 2 Donna R. Misliuets 2Francis J. Shoulin 2 Shari Anne Trembulak lVlaster of Health Administration Degree Linda Mayes Polen Starr Marie Resh lVlaster of Science Degree with a major in Education Anita Susanne Acti Phillip Andras * Sharon L. Balban *WilliamJ. Bartle Sandra E. Berta *Marie Renee Betti * Karen Norton Biddle *Tbrry Ann Blaisure * Eileen B. Bolcauage *Mark Caccauo Patricia Cannon *Thomas D. Chesko * Syluia S. Crawford Lisa Ann Zoba Curran * Rhonda Kaye Daddario * Robin Kramer Dietrich Tbrry Marie Drauage * Amber Rachelle Elsesser * Ruth A. Erickson-Bethmann Vincent Fayock * Sandra L. Fey Randy Robert Gilgannon *Marianne Gleason * Dianne J. Hackenberg *Nancy Sonja Norton Hartley * Jefferg Raymond Hatala *Ann Couington Heagneg Marilyn Fisk Heller *Marjanie fuice Hellman Sheilg Hrino-Mellon -Degree in Absentia * Patricia Huber ,4nn M. Johnston * Gloria K. Jones * Bemadette Jordan *William E Kane Alice Jone Keiner *Cindy Ann Klein Ann Marie Kochuba-Blaski Timothy W. Lauelle * Kathleen T Lewis * Kenneth Llogd * Betty E Longfield Kimberly Ann Maguire *Judeann Mahlstedt Angela Gillott Masco * Laura Ann McArdle * Kathrgn Susko McFadden * ?ludg A. Miller Yuonne M. Moore Holly Lgnn Mordaunt *Wendy Lynn Morris Suson E. Mullen *Stephen J. Nogduch * Sarah Jane Petroski Bemice Scarcella Platek Susan Ann Platek *Janet Helen Redmond Toni Ann Rentz *Ann M. Scheirer Mary Alyce Semuta * 2Delta Mu Delta �ITIASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDAIES Master of Science Degree with a major in Education (continued) Pauline Adams Sheetz * Karen L. Soccio * Diane W. Stewart *Tammy LynnTaschler Mary Ellen Thoma * Karla Marie Tloxler Nancg RuckerWallis * Robert J. White *MicheleA. Williams Elizabeth Marie Smith Witczak * Linda Gorko Zalewski Master of Science Degree with a major in Nursing Eleanor Ann Epser sMichaelJ. Euan 5 Charles B. Magich, Jr. Michael P Moore *Degree in Absentia sMelindaJ. Nobles Julie C. Prusakowski sJag G. Thomas sThomasA.Yocum sSigma Theta Tau �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES School of Business, Society and Public Policy Mogno Cum Laude *'2 Charles Thomas Hoyes, Business Administration *,3James R. Murphy, Economics Intemational Studies, Second Maj or Cum Laude 2James R. Cronauer, Business Administration 2Joan E Milewski, Accounting Accounting Lynn Marte Caualari *'2l,awrmce P Tabbit, Jr. B usiness Administration *James Bernard Fazio *,1,2 Karen Noonan Lisa E.Smith-Crissey 1'2 Rod A. Wilson Political Science Stephen Hughes Sociology John E Bleich Vanessa Johnson Sgluia Strauss Sauitz *Aaron Joseph Wilk *Degree inAbsentia tAlpha Sigma Inrnbda 2 Delta Mu Delta 3 Omicron Delto Epsilon �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Cum Laude *'5 Marcella Helen Buzanowicz, Nursing Amy Elizabeth Echok, Communications Communications ,Anthong J. Walter Elementary Education Marie R. Spinosi History *William J. Sisk, Historg Psychologiy * Lisa Rebecco Passeri Paimal B. Patel Chad E. Rugola Danielle Dsnise Schrader Spanish Michael A. Manfredi French, Second Major a Gerardo S. Salinas *Degree in Absentia a Candidate for Permsgluania Teaching 6 Certification 5 Sigma Theta Tau �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES School of Science and Engineering Biology aPaulW. Doumton *Anthony Mattick Leonard Joseph Ruotolo Computer Information Systems I*onard J. Zera Electrical Engineering Joseph Andrew Ruotolo *Andrew P Yentzer Engineering lVlanagement Peter M. Stouer Environmental Engineering Natalie Lgnn Miller Wilkes University Pennsylvania College of Optometry Program - *Michael Petruska ,!. b r *Degree inAbsentio a Candidate for Peruaybania Teaching Certification 2 7 > tV �Scholarly Societies 1' Denotes Membership in the Eta Pi Chapter of Alpha Sigma l,ambdo, the honor society recognizing the academic excellence of oduh partlime students. 2 Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Delto Mu Delta, the National Honor Society in Business Administrotion. s Denotes Membership in Omicron Deha Epsilon, the Nationol Honorary Society in Economics a s * Denotes Candidates for Penrcyluania Teacher Certification. Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the International Honor Society for Nursing. Degree in obsentia �The Uniuersity Mace and Presidential Ghain 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 authority of the uniuersity ond the chain of office desigmates the presidential leadership of the academg. The Wilkes Uniuersity mace and presidential chain of office were gifts of local donors and were lirst used in 1970 at the inauguration of the second president of Wilkes. Theg uere desigmed by Ottie Hill Chwalek '61 and executed bg Kurt Matzdorf, anationally recogmized gold and silaersmith from the State Uniuersity of New York at New Paltz. The Uniaersity 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 theneck of the mace, signifies Wilkes-Baneb role as a melting pot, forming a new and uigorous community of people from many different backgrounds. This theme is reiterated in the inscription 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 commemorates the origin of the Uniuersity in a community lmoum for its coal mining past. The Presidmtiol Choin of Office The Presidcntial Chain of Office, created from sterling siluer, has alternating 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 bowls and leaues with acorns, suggesti4g the strength and sturdiness of future generations. On the back of the Presidential Chain of Office is a siluer portrait of Dr. Eugene first hesident ofWilkes. Dr. Farley\ portrait is surrounded by gilt oak leaues commemorating his strong leadership of the emerging institution. S. Farley, the �ATIERICA, 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 croum thg good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. O O beautiful for patriot dream that sees beyond the gears, Thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmed bg human tears. America!America! God shed his grace on thee, ,And crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. Words bg Katherine Lee Bates Music bg Samuel A. Ward AI,IUA MATER Wilkes, our Alma Mater, We pledge our hearts to thee, Honor, faith, and courage, lYuth and loyaltg, In our work and in our pleasure, Guide us os a friend; We shall always loue thee, Loyal to the end. Thou shalt lead us onuard In search of finer things. May we find the wisdom That thy spirit brings. May our deeds of loue and seruice Euer swell thg fame Wlkes, we stand to greet thee! Glory to thg name. Words and Music bg Eleanor C. Farley A reception for graduates and their families will be held in the lobby of the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts, immediately following the ceremony. � 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 September 3, 1998 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/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 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. 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 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