57 15 4132 https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/e8f2f4a35e8df248c7bd5e78d17fb9dd.pdf cf8ab070a375ab4091a17e9920aabef1 PDF Text Text John Wilkes t727 -L797 Eaily defender of political liberty, free speech, and the rights of the people to elect their leaders. DEDICATION of the JOHN WILKES STATUE Augiust 31, 1995 Wilkes University Wlkes-Barre, Pennsylvania [, �John Willses, Esquire '1727-1797 In erecting a statue of John Wilkes on its campus, Wilkes University reco6lnizes both the political career and reputation of the man that our colonial forefathers identified with in selecting in 1769 the name Wilkesbarre, as well as the name the TYustees selected !n 1947 for the new four-year Wlkes Collegle, successor to the two-year Bucknell UniVgqgji), Junior.College. However controversial he r,vas in the England of the 1760+g!rd:177Ss, John Wilkes demonstrated a wholehearted comtheBritiri p6litical well as theBritirhp6litical mitment to valueFt&iif..fi$#d"slilpeihe valueFiFrd, t+stped shape the American as weII gda*pread i n g throughout the gl ob+.;:Free d o m of systerae"Wl*&lttiit we the pri**r,' right of effiiheir governorr, .Sle,righl +,ti$Jtdduals to be free frciiii@$wful searches an-d.:s,ej?qtq.s, the right tri.Fetitionthe.&vernment and the righf,0f.,irifi ns to ha.W.aqcgsqthlouSh the p1ess.,t9.'!t!q.t1@; 1e4 debates of their government were all principles that John Wlkes helped establish both for e major conEnglishiiientil?itlffigt+nlr# Englishmen.and Rmeri-c&ns;:ft dI* tttis this Uy,Ueiag. by.bBiag (whichwere were stitutional strtutlonal d+D4tq!.Wrth.BF;,Sen, d*,bpt9giry.jitr.hii.,$En, ry$ tq!Ig!!ei:{!1$.ufl1l'$1lal nea+:Ar{I:$e (wnlcn histglrguelris'-umqual cartoonistS O*tigttt), and f,it own pitson. His time in jail, as well as his exile in ttre the cartoon France, contributed to the impact he had in broadenint political liberties and parted by crowds in the ticipationof cse1&$rfliliZcns..-lffilkerand pi,sf political deiiioer thousands as thei the forces democracy gathered in England on the eve of of political revolution in,lfi?l;bslEuies. the revolutionin.t&: chsosiq loqies. By choosing ;il$m$:Wilkesbarre for this lovely Wyoming or Jo'hn Dut$be'.prd*Ident of the settlers sent out ffit* cit#i# atfte'se atftesE hea* the, Valley:ti!,li by the Susque*m-a tl.Giil$S4lly-ofConnecticut, $E&#d the challenge John Wilkes and Isaac Barre both posed to King George III and his ministers' policies. ifu;tai mfiffiirii F.R.B.S. tq$qql$t stru ctive .,'tEl Urc:*'i xhtt RA, R.WA, of his colorful and con- James Bufl er. to show him holding a equal representation fi*eat*.were the London mercolohffi .in America.*ere vital to the interchants'fihase, e*bltsiniCtiis'.1+-i thD lhe colr ,$$ the colonies, while justified by ests of each. The1mdoaitiafii,$fifi$s and tiirilxegrlthe di-ftnse of America, helped trigger the King's ministers as necqssfy to pay for thedi-ftnse the resentments that led to Arnerica's War of lfi:d$endence. Wilkes supported the colonists because he belierdd they deserved th6i+:rights as Englishmen, and were unrepresented in the ParliBj imposing tli€1$ and tariffs. This copy of the originat&t8r'd-winningE-btue by James Butler, with permission granted by the Trustee*.ef,'. e John Wthts'$gmorial Fund in England, was made possible through the gefiergiity of WilkesrUajwrsity lYustee Stephen Sordoni and the law firm of Rosenn, JerSti_ns & Greenwali*r.The statue is dedicated to three Wilkes T[ustees who have corittibuted significan+h to the growth and health of Wilkes University and to the l$rOming Valley cortmunity it serves: the Honorable Max Rosenn, Senior Judge of the U,S.Court ofAFii$als, Third Circuit; Eugene Roth, Esquire '57; and Joseph J. ftavita,.Esquire ?8; all c,sociated with the distinguished law firm Judge Rosenn helped tocreate. �Dedication of lohn Wilkes Statue C oprurxceMENr - C oxvoceuoN ................ il;;;t- ffi ;.1;,ll,l,url;[ l President IllusrRergp Lncrune .......,,...;...,...........*!ri:.f ri..f ................8:00 p.m. i:.:::''t'.,.,,1,,".t,;LafilesButler, Sculptor DOrothy Dickson Da*e CentEr for the Performing Arts *Bg Inaitation Only �John Wilhes Sgmposium cot'rt'teNrs';;;;;;;;;;;';'i;i';;.;.' X;,f:ili*:,:,Titrfsin| PeRrrcrpeNrs: Anruun H. Cesn has been designated as a Distinguished Professor in the Department of English at the State University of New York at New Paltz. He has authored several papers aswell as presented lectures dealingwith John Wilkes. He has recently completed a critique of Wlkes' "Essay on Woman" and has completed the first third of a biography on John Wlkes. Dr. Cash earned his Ph.D. at Columbia University. Hmoro E. Cox is Professor and Chair of the Department of History at Wlkes University where he has served as a member of the faculty for thirty-two years. A Colonial American historian, Dr. Cox began his studies of John Wlkes while researching the political relationships between England and the Colonies during his graduate studies at the University of Virginia from which he earned his Ph.D" E Cnmr,rs Prrnuo, Esquire'66 earned his J.D. degree from the Dickinson College of Law.Attorney Petrillo is a member of the Executive Committee of the Wyoming Valley Historical and Geological Society and the author of four books on regional history. He served as the $uest curator at the Sordoni Art Gallery in June, 1988 for the exhibit "The Life and Times of John Wlkes and Isaac Barre." Christophr N. Breiseth, Presidutt of Wilkes Uniuusity since 1984, serues os moderotor for this symposium. A historian, Dr. Breiseth receiued his Bachelorb degree at the Uniuersity of Califomia at l,os Angela, the B. Litt. at Oxford and the Ph.D. from Comell. ILlusrnerpn Lecrune ....... James Butler, Sculptor James Butler is a figurative sculptor of international reputation. A member of the Royal Academy, the Royal West of England Academy and a Fellow of the Royal Society of British Sculptors, Mr. Butler's major bronzes have been erected in important world centers. His original statue of John Wilkes was erected in London in 1988. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commencement Programs, 1941-2020 Description An account of the resource Wilkes College and Wilkes University Commencement programs from 1941 when the college was a satellite campus of Bucknell University through Winter 2020. 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Title A name given to the resource August 31, 1995 Summer Commencement and Dedication of the John Wilkes Statue Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/883fe45220059af0df2f606ca9e5d49f.pdf 80f21b154cbb815b362f6d10d2ef20db PDF Text Text WILI{ES ANIVERSITY Winter Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees Thursday January 78, 1996 11:15 a.m. The Henry Gymnasium in the Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center Wilkes Uniuersity Wilke s - B one, P ennsy lu anio �HONORARY DEGREES DOCTOR OF SCIENCE .............. ....Tuouas M. CHrcx, D.D.S. '50 Thomas M. Check, Doctor of Dental Surgery. Native of WlkesBarre. Graduate of Sacred Heart Slovak Elementary School, Coughlin High School, Wilkes College and Temple University Dental School. Practicing dentist for more than four decades in Norristown, Pennsylvania. Founder and sustainer of Project Alpha, an incremental care dental clinic in Kingston, Jamaica, for orphans and abused children. Since l962,hehas contributed his own time and resources and mobilizedtheener$ies of others, including his wife Elizabeth, to save the teeth and improve the health of thousands of young Jamaicans. A man of great faith he serves as an example of devotion to his extended family of adopted children; his Slovak heritage; his profession and the children of the world. DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS .............. ..Vtt'rcoNt G. Sonrwo Vincent G. Sortino, Vice President, Wilkes-Barre Financial Services of Nabisco, Incorporated. Native of New York City. Graduate in Accounting from F'ordham University. MBA degree from Baruch College. Chief Executive Officer of Nabisco's WlkesBarre facility since 1988. Community leader through board memberships on the Committee for Economic Growth, Catholic Youth Center, United Way of Wyoming Valley, Osterhout Free Library, Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic and College Misericordia. The leader in the growing partnerships between business and education through co-chairin$ of the Business Education Council of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce, inspiring the Junior Achievement Elementary Project in the Wilkes-Barre School District, encoura$ing the Philosophy for Children Program at the Montessori School and taking the lead for business in Project LEARN for the entire education system in the Wyoming Valley. �Order of Exercises *FANEARE :................. :...:............. *PROCESSIONAL ....... Hervy Purcell .. Rondeau Jean Joseph Mouret WELCOME J. Michael Lennon Vice President for Academic Affairs *INVOCATION.......... .. Reverend Monsignor Joseph W. Murray Pastor, St. Stanislaus Church Lans d a I e, Penns g lu an i a *AMERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL .............. Words bs Katherine Lee Bates Music bg Samuel A. Ward GREETINGS............... Patricia S. Davies Member, Board of kustees Christopher N. Breiseth President Kellie Klein President, S tudent Gouernment Class of 1996 CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREES ADDRESS Christopher N. Breiseth .................. Bradford L. Kinney Professor ond Chair, Department of Communications CONFERRING OF THE DEGREES MAIER *BENEDICTION xALX{r\ *RECESSIONAL ......... Christopher N. Breiseth Eleanor C. Farley Reverend Monsignor Joseph W. Murray ...... Trumpet Voluntary Jeremiah Clarke *The audience is requested to rise. �ITIASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES lVlaster of Business Administration Degree s s ElizabethY Anders Cynthia Elizabeth Broum Edward Francis Cuwinski 5 *Lisa Larina Holak *Richard N. Hudock John Joseph Julius Tbrence P Keuett 5 *Charlene T Klynowsky 5'sEdward McGinnis ErinAnn McHale s Britt Wayne Mowery John J. Mulhern, Jr. Linda G. Oberrender 5 s *Joseph Thomas Racho Deborah Kay Ruggere 5 5 s Susan Marie Searfoss Richard D. Wisniewski lVlaster of Science Degree with a major in Education *Hollg Lear Baranick *Amg Beth Clark-Grubb Steuen Daniel Distasio Michaline A. Grzymski *Linda Carol Palamone *Debra L. Peters Cindg M. Shaner lVlaster of Science Degree with a major in Physics ll Neil Andres -Degree in Absentia 5 Delta Mu Delta 8 Phi Alpha Theta 11 Sigma Pi Sigma �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES School of Business, Society and Public Policy Magna Cum Laude 3 Judit h Ann Grzy b owski Hollenbeck, Business Administrat ion 2'3 Linda Ruth Harue4, Sociologg 5 Corinne M arie Thomas, Business Administrat ion Cum Laude Ann Morgan Mgers, Sociologg Psgchologg, Second Major 5 Charles Rowe Swientisky, Business Administration Eric Bercarich, Business Administration *Dauid D. Bruno, Business Administration Philip J. Calabro, Jr., Business Administration Kimberlg B. Jayne Carr, Business Administration *Gail A. Cupani, Accounting Maureen E. Gaughan, Business Administration Debora Madden Hill, Business Administration * C hr i s t op her Lee J ohns on, B us ines s Adm ini s tr at ion William R. Keiderling, Accounting s 3's Political Science, Double Degrees Anthong M. Mallon, Business Administration *Dauid Lad Obal, Sociology Erika Obser Business Administration Robert Kristopher Oley, Accounting e Jason Christopher Parise, Political Science S tephanie Sciandra, Business Adminis tration Jo A. Singer Sociologg *Joel C. Smith, Business Administration Paul Anthong Summa, Business Administration s Claudia Barbara Zain, Political Science .Deqree in Absentia 5 Delta Mu Delta 2 Alpha Kappa Delta s 3 Alpha Sigma Lambda Pi Sigma Alpha �School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Summa Cum Laude 1'2' 10 Sandra L. Brown, Psgchologg Sociology, Second Major loJulie Ann Crawford, Psgchologg 12 olon M. Dietrick, English Magna Cum Laude 23 Linda Ruth Haruey, Psgchology, Second Degree 2' 4' 10 Nicole Cherie Mack, Psgchologg 1' Jodi Nammar, Communications a7 Robin Marie Waters, Psgchologg 6 Elementary Education, Double Degrees Cum Loude TWilliam P Bratten, Bachelor of Music 7 Timothy Scott Williams, Elementarg Education Francine Caporoli, Psychologg Diana Drozdis, Psychologg Keith Douglas Fox, Psychologg Elementary Education, Second Major Leu Garbar, Bachelor of Music Carole Ann Gerchak, Psgchologg Marg Beth Marie Gillespie, Communications Jill Elizabeth Hughson, Psgchologg Alex Lindgren, Philosophy 10 Maryellen McDonald, Psgchology il Scott Robert Minkoff, Psgchology Ragmond C. Monzon, Communications 1o *Jill Nammar, Psgchologg Eric John Nelson, Communications TAmy Rend Peacock, Psgchologg Elementarg E ducation, Second Maj or 3 *Charlotte B. Zaccagni Raup, Philosophy 10 *Karen A. Ruduski, Psgchology 7 -Degree a in Absentia Chi Alpha Epsilon 10 Psi Chi l 6 Alpha Chi Lambda Pi Eta 2 Delta Alpha Kappa candidate for 7 3 Alpha Sigma Lambda r* r!iff;kff;:";;;;,,u*r^" �School of Liberal Arts and Human Scien ces (cont.) Michael J. Sabatella, History Gia Marie Serino, Psychology *stanley J. Solarczyk, Historg Eileen E. Tamanini, Communications Psy 7 cholog g, Se cond M aj or Bradleg Jgmes Timbrell, Bachelor of Music Stefonie G. Weinstock, Nursing Lynne Marie Wright, Psgchology -Degree inAbsentia 7 Candidate for Pennsyluania Teacher Certification �School of Science and Engineering Magna Cum Laude 1*Betsy Maines, ComPuter Science Cum Laude t3 Joseph Stephen Antonishak, Biologg B io chanis trg, Second M ai or Igor Klegman, Biologg Joseph L. Balay, Enuironmental Engineering Eric Dotzel, Biologg Jay Kirstin Franus, Biochemistry *Jeffreg J. Gocek, Enuironmental Engineeri4g Viet Bao Hugnh, Electrical Engineering Christopher Datice Langleg, Enuironmental Engineering Mamg Kraft Mead, Earth and Enuironmental Sciences Kerrin E. Panfucci, Computer Information Systems Gregory P Parrs, Engineering Manogement Brenda Anne Ragni, Earth and Enuironmental Sciences Lawrence Robert Roman III, Computer Science *Richard E. Schiauo, Cornputer Information Systems 13 Donna A. Silinski, BiochemistrY Jennifer Ruth Tlapane, Computer Information Systems 13 'Degree in Abscntia l Alpha Chi 13SigmaXi �Scholarly Societies 1 2 s Denotes Membership inAlpha Chi, the National College Honor Scholarship Society. Denotes Membership in Alpha Kappa Delta, the International Honorary Society in Sociology. Denotes Membership in the Eta Pi Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda, the honor society recognizing the academic excellence of adult part-time students. a Denotes Membership in Chi Alpha Epstlon, the Honorary Society which recognizes students who were admitted to the Uniuersitg through Higher Education Access Opportunity programs 5 6 Denotes Membership in Zeta Psi Chapter of Delta Mu Delta, the National Honor Societg in Business Administration. Denotes Membership in Lambda Pi Eta, the National Honorary Societg in Communications. 7 Denotes Candidates for Pennsgluania Teacher Certification. 8 Denotes Membership in Phi Alpha Theta, the National Honorary Society in History. s 10 11 12 Denotes Membership in Pi SigmaAlpha, the National Political Honor Societg. Denotes Membership in Psgchologg. in Psi Chi, the National Honorarg Society Denotes Membership in Sigma Pi Sigma, the National Honorary Societg of Phgsics students. Denotes Membership in Sigma Tau Delta, the National Honorary Society in English. 13 * Denotes Membership in and aclmowledgment by Sigma Xi, the Scientilic Research Societg. Degree in absentia. Honor cords signify membership in a scholarlg society. �The University Mace and Presidential Chain of Office The mace and the presidential chain of office used in academic celebrations represent traditions dating to the skteenth century. The mace sgmbolizes the authoritg of the uniuersitg and the chain of office designates the presidential leadership of the academy. The Wilkes [lniuersity mace and presidential chain of office were gifts of local donors and were first used in 1970 at the inauguration of the second president of Wtlkes. They were designed bg Ottie Hill Chualek'61 and executed by Kurt Matzdorf, a nationally recognized gold and siluersmith from the State Uniuersitg of New York at New Pakz. The Uniaersitg Mace sterling siluer mace has o gilt lmob at its base and a gilt circle at the top bearing the insuiption "Wilkes College 1933." The bowl, rising aboue the neck of the mace, signifies Wilkes-Barre's role as a melting pot, forming a neu and uigorous communitg of people from mang different backgrounds. This theme is retterated in the inscription of the Uniuersity\ motto "Unity Amidst Diuersitg" which surounds the upper part of the bowl. The gilt flame sgmbolizes the enlightenment gained from higher education, while the piece of anthracite coal set in the center of the flame commemorates the origin of the Uniuersitg in a community lonwn for its coal mining past. The The Presidential Choin of Office sterling siluer, has altemating bouk and gilt flames, repeating the motif of the mace. On the front of the fourfoot chain hangs a gilt seal of Wilkes which is suspended from a cluster of oak leaues with acorrs, suggesting the strength and sturdiness of future generations. On the back of the Presidential Chain of Office is a siluer portrait of Dr. Eugme S. Farleg, the first President of Wilkes. Dr. Farleyb portrait is surrounded by gilt oak leaues commemorating his strong leadership of the emerging institution. The Presidential Chain of Office, created from ��AIIERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL beautiful for spacious skies, for amber woues of grain, For purple mountain majesties aboue the fruited plain. America! America! God shed his grace on thee, And croum thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. O beautiful for patriot dream that sees begond the gears, Thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmed by human tears. America!America! God shed his grace on thee, And crown thg good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. O Words by Katherine Lee Bates Music bg Samuel A. Ward ALIUA IUATER Wilkes, our Alma Mater, our hearts to thee, Honor, faith, and courage, Iluth and logaltg, In our work and in our pleasure, We pledge Guide us as a friend; We shall always loue thee, Loyal to the end. Thou shalt lead us onward In search of finer things. Mag we find the wisdom That thg spirit brings. May our deeds of loue and seruice Euer swell thg fame Wilkes, we stand to greet thee! Glory to thy name. Words and Music by Eleanor C. Farleg Areception for graduates and their families uill be held in Rumours, louer leuel of the Marts Center, immediately following the ceremony. Members of the Wilkes lJniuersity Brass Ensemble, under the direction of Jerome W Carnpbell, are performing for this momingb Commencement celebration. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commencement Programs, 1941-2020 Description An account of the resource Wilkes College and Wilkes University Commencement programs from 1941 when the college was a satellite campus of Bucknell University through Winter 2020. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1941-2020 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF files Type The nature or genre of the resource Programs Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource January 18, 1996 Winter Commencement Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/6fa6fb71b493c96ff589b8fafc69e286.pdf 2f809804fdaecdb50ff6fb142bce3979 PDF Text Text WILI{ES UNIVERSITY The Forty-Ninth Annual Spring Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees ) Saturday Afremoon May 18, 1996 at two o'clock �Academic Costume The celebration of Commencement is surrounded by rich traditions. The conaene to recogmize offiestablished community of scholars the Faculty and welcome the Graduates cially the nanest group of prouan scholars thent in fellowship. Groduates don the attire that for years has symbolized schol- - - - - arly attainment. Duing the Middle Ages those seeking an education traueled to European centers of leorning. Centers of leaming and tmiuersitieswere closely alliedwith the cleia of the time, and the scholars donned garb similar to that worn bU the clergy. This anlted into the academic uniform, a long black goum, hood, and cap, which proued useful for studying in unheated and drafty buildings" The hood serued simultaneously as a head coueing, a rqository for coins and alms and the forerunner of the modem day book bag. The hood was adomed with the colors of the uniuersity and daigmated the young scholarb school or uniuersity affiliation. By their distinctiue clothing the students were set apart and distinguished from the citizens of the town; hence the oigin of the phrase "toun and goum." Ameican colleges and uniuersities adopted the weaing of the traditional apparel in Colonial times, and a common code for academic apparel was established in the mid-nineteenth century. The hood is the most distinctiue feature of academic regalia. The inside of the hood is lined with the official colors of the institution; today you see Wkes graduates wearing hoods lined with the blue and gold colors of the Uniuersity. The ueluet tim around the outside of the hood designates the degree or field of study of the graduata. The ueluet colors worn by todayb graduates signify the following: GoldenYellow Science White --Arts, Letters, Humanities Drab Business Administration or Pink Broum - Health Administration Music Fine Arts distinguisha graduates by the degree they ha.te earned. Those earning the bachelorb degree uear o simple black goum with elongated pointed slearcs. Holders of the masterb degree wear goums with a longer, closed, square cut sleeue. The doctoral goumis timmedwithueluet stipes on the sleeues and ponels of ueluet on the front closure of the gown. The style of the gown Ameican uniuersities haue adopted doctoral gowns in their distinctiue colors. You will notice the slate of Columbia, the red of Cornell, the burgundy of the Uniuersity of Pannsyluania, the bight blue of the Uniuersity of Some Michigon. To houe earned the piuilege of weaing academic costume regalia sigmifies not only the completion of aprogram of sfudies, but entrance into the comradery of scholarship. �WILKES UNruERSITY The Forty-Ninth Annual Spring Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees Saturday Afternoon May 18, 1996 at two o'clock �ORDER OF EXERCISES Fanfare For The Common Man ......... Aoron Copland PROCESSIONAL Crown Imperial WlliamWalton Wnd Ensemble of Wilkes University Jonoruo W. Ca'rpaelu, Conductor (The audimce is requated to rise as the procasion mters the area.) WELCOME Vice INVOCATION.............. ,Assistant Pastor St. America, The Beautiful ............ J. Mrcrrael Lottxot't hesidmt for Academic Atrairs ..... fuvsnouo Rosent Ksltmov Paul\ Baptist Church Philadelphia .....Words by Katherine Lee Bates Music by SamuelA.Ward (The words of America, The Beautiful are printed on the back coaa of the program. The audience is requated to stand and ioin in the singing.) GREETINGS ............... ........ CHrusropHER N. Bnotssrn hesident EucoNB RorH'57 Chairmary Boord of llustees Frurcrs X. BnSNNAN Assistant hofessor of Psychology Alr EHsm QunesHr Member of the Class of 1996 THE PRESENTATION OF AWARDS �ORDER OF EXERCISES HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENTS Woomsrn'70 Dtcr Hvum JonN R. THE CONFERRING OF DEGREES Alma ............ Mater CnRtsropHen N. Bnntspru Eleonor C. Farley (The words of the Alma Mater are printed on the back couq of the program. The audiance is requated to stand and join inthe singing.) BENEDICTION............ ReveRouo Mn. Tuot'ms CosARtNl Permanent Deacon, Diocae of Scranton Gate of Heauen Church, Dalla, Paznsyluania RECESSIONAL Procession of Nobles ....Nickolai Rimskg-Korsakou (The audimce and the graduates arerequested to renain standing the recasional of the Platform Party and the Faculty.) duing �ATtrARDS THE MABLE SCOTT WANDELL AND STERLING LEROY WANDELL AWARDS Kevru JoHtt Ftttn, Bacugt oR op Ants, Et'tct tsn Hot t t Ar,u.re Roor, BecHELoR oF Sctot'tco, NuRstuc These awmds are presmted to the man and woman who haue attained the highest academic auqage for the four yems at Wilkes Uniuusity. Presentation by l. Mtcueor, Lottxott Vice President for Academic Affairs THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, SOCIETY AND PUBLIC POLICYAWARD ... CHenvl Lwn Stauppon Bachelor of Arts, Sociology and International Studies This award is giaan to the outstanding graduating senior of the School. Presentation bg Gmu A. Grar'renrINo, Dean THE SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS AND HUMAN SCIENCES AVVARD ..... Hot n Auru Roor Bachelor of Science, Nursing This award k gium to the outstonding graduating smior of the School. Presentation by Hxoto E. Cox, Acting Dean THE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A\,VARD ........i......... DmInltunou Stutru Bachelor of Science, Medical and Healt} Physics This award is giuut to the outstonding graduoting senior of the School. Presentation bg Uuto R. Notlr, Dean �AIryARDS ALIMNI A\,VARD FOR LEADERSHIP ....... Kaneu M. BeoNanczyx Auonow E Cmrsn Au Ensm QunosHr This award is gium by the Wilkes Uniuusity Alumni Association to the membqs of the graduating class corzsidqed to houe made the strongest contribution to student life and the student actiuitia program of the Uniuusity. Presentation Dy Smom A Bovr.lor.r'85 Acting Vice President for Alumni and Development ARMED FORCES RESERVE OFFICER APPOINTMENT UNITED STATES AIR . HoerHon LmAvsny KrusuNn Manro Fsnnoll Mlcru,ol KoNr, JR. FORCE MARyANN Kusm THot'ms E. Ymcon Presentation by CaawropHcR F. Gnoco Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Air Force THE DISTINGUISHED YOUNG ALIMNA AWARD Pnrrucra J. Younsnnw AnrHun '86 This award is presmted annually by the Wilka Uniuasity Alumni Associotion to that member of the alumniwho bat exmtplifies the charactqistics of an educated person and the traditiora of Wilka Uniuusity. Prxentation byWruut;nr J. GoloswonrHv, Jn. '76 Presi dent, Wi I kes University Alu m ni Associati on �AIryARDS WILKES INSPIRATIONAL TEACHER A\,VARD Lso Wlsnewsn, '64 Pittston Area Senior High School Giuerl in appreciation of dedicotion and effectiumess as a teacher uith an outstanding record of success in preparing studmts for college and for the tife of the mind. Nominated 6y Donomu Trner, Class of 1996 Presentation by Hmotu E. Cox Acting Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences �HONORARY DEGREES DOCTOR OF SCIENCE............ JouN R. Woonesm,'70 General manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (with an $800,000,000 budget), former Executive Director of the South Florida Water Management District, "Woody" Wodraska has carried his Wilkes education to a level of international leadership in the management of water, globally "the defining element of our prosperity." He has brought statesmanship and a spirit of cooperation, as well as a collaborative management style to resolve disputes and foster long-term partnerships among previously adversarial competitors for water, both within California and between California and its Great Basin neighbors to the East. DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS.............. Drcr Hyur.r Preserver and master interpreter of America's greatest jazz pianists, Dick Hyman has shared with a broad international audience through studio recordings and live concerts the authentic styles and arrangements of such classic jazz pianists as Scott Joplin, James P. Johnson, Eubie Blake, Jelly Roll Morton and Fats Waller. Composer, arranger, director as well as virtuoso pianist and organist, Dick Hyman, with discipline as well as artistry, has increased the public's understanding and appreciation of jazz through performances on radio and television, in Woody Allen films and the White House, at Wlkes University and the 92nd Street Y in New York City. �IUASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Master of Business Administration Degree 5 EdwinJeffery Daueski 5 Stqen Michael Dauidowitz 5 EicWDeForest 5 Daid,Anthony Duda Toni Michelle Fainella Daum Michelle Filipowicz 5 Charlene Frail 5 Josqh,Andral Hardisky, Jr. 5 Ann Hunter LindaJames 5 Jan Marie Kijowski Josqh Peter Oduor Madiany Mory D. Oliuer s Michael Lindsay Peterson Apil Maie Petroski 5 Christopher L. Rexer 5 Yoshiko Shoji 5 Russell E. Smith Cindy L. Tttrchin s Euelgn l.Walter Debra J. I{anauich Master of Health Administration Degree Karen MaieArmstrong Dmielle L. Cappellini Suzanne LAnn Chesnut James R. Hockenbury Master of Science Degree with a major in Education ' Thomas Dauid Euans ' Sumnne . William,Anthony Giouino 'Degree in absentia Barry Keith Polmer Yuonne P Rispoti l.Iaach 5 Delta Mu Delta �r Master of Science Degree,in Electrical Engineering Vani P lfurthg Master of Science Degiree *ith a major in Nursing 21 InurasarnoKofchak 2ISigmaThetoTau 21 SharonAnnSholtisSchneider �BACHETOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES School of Business, Society and Public Policy Summa Cum Laude 3s Susan M. Bray, Accounting 2 Eaelyn Joy Marshall, Sociology L5 Walter Charles Pilger III, BusinessAdministration 1'5 Susan Lynn Richardson, Business Administration L5,a Beth Ellen Lauren Seis, Accounting t,B Cherlyn Lynn Stauffer, Sociology s Internat ional Studies, Sec ond Maj or Tammy Jean Swarhlood, Business Administration Magna Cum Laude s Garth L. Allred, Accounting Michael Stqhen Butchko, Political Science as Kimberly A Herron, Accounting 1,6 Wandy Ann Laudeman, Inte:rnational Studies History, Second Major tsrT Timot\U M. Mathews, Economics Political Science, Second Major 1,5 Jennifer D" Ryman, Accounting 1'17 Bia? S. Siegel, Political Science s,5 Ruth J. Smilh, Accounting 1'15'161223 Cum Laude s Louie Daum Borna, Accounting 5 Karen M. Bednarczyk, Accounting 5 June K. Dutka, BusinessAdministration Josqh R. Lutkowski, Jr., Sociology Le Cam Tlan, Business Administration 5 Kimberly Woods, Business Administration t Chi Alpha Omicron Delta 13 2 Epsilon 17 Pi Sigma Alpha Kappa Alpha Delta ls Phi Alpha 3 Alpha Sigma 'lheta Lonbda s 16 B Uniaersity Scholar Delta Mu Delta Pi Kappa Delta �School of Business, Society and Public Policy - Continued Accounting Bio't Adoms Jeffrey Chowanec Amy L. Euans Jane J. Groues Donna L Harman-Snyder SheilaM. Loyo Timothy D. Long Jeffrey Leo McGouem MaryA" Regula Janis Malsbury Reigel John R. Sentiwany Renee Sica Paticia Spiuak Jannifer Squier Van Sprang Mic hae I Chrts top her Whi te ChadAlan Heffner Russell E Hber Ronald Paul Kelly as Deidre E Kershner as Janine B. Kinney Kellie,Mn Klein Bachelor of Business Administration Brett Henry Amdor Steuen K. Bailey L. Vaughn BWht Kiano Phuong Bui BlakeW Carlton Justin J. Fosulo Edward B. Hoffmon Lindalo-Ning Huang Emi Kajiki lAlpha Chi Krapf Sally ElizabethMarcum Jennifer Gans Mokey Wandy Lynn O'Connor Chistine Maie Paduck ,Angel S. Raymond Sean Patick Ryan Stqhanie Solon Michael DonatdWelsh Wandy Jeanne sAlpha Signa Lunbda 1t 'DeltaMuDelta �School of Business, Society and Public Policy - Continued Business Administration . ThomasAndrql Grlico DauidA. Volkman International Studies Kerri Daum Booth Political Science John-Eik L. Koslosky Jami ToddAmbrose Sociolog y, Second lulaj or Ann ElizabethMessina Chistopher S. Muskey Daid Solomon Bidding 17 Ryan Clark Blazure Dina B. Bowman Innce John Costello ,Angie L. Grauer MaisaAndrea Rae n LynnMaie Rosencronce Sheila Shiftka Lawrence J. hakes Sociology ChistopherM. Parker Todd RaymondArdan . 11 Robyn Noel Bailey 'Degre in obsentia Sauakinas LaTanyaY UrQuhart Mark RobertYoungblood HeidiAdelaide Zoroda Maj or 2Alpha KappaDelta 16Pi Kappa Maie Neil N. Stefanisko Jonathan Scot t Mitchell Ps y c holo g y, S econd Shannon Ela nentary Education, Second Major Lance S. Euina JoannaAngelica Fine Lauralean Gunn Karen E. Kline la Candidates for Petmsyluania Teacher Cer tification 17Pi Delta 12 Signa Alpha �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES The School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Summa Cum Laude 1,2,18 Kerrie J. Barney, PsgchologE Keuin Jolm Finn, English 1,1823 Maia C. Giruan, Psychology l,toJ7,n,x Marybeth Jenkins, English 1,20 Political Science, Second l9lajor lPl Holli Alana Root, Nursing 1,11,18 Linda Maie Zupko, Psychology Iulogna Cum Laude 3'21 Marcella Ann Balauage, Nursing 2,8 Kotdyss Maie Bau, Psychology Sociology, Second Major 1'14 Angelaleon Dymond, Bachelor of Music n DanidMlen Koschak, English 2'18 Ertca Clara Krameri Psychologty 1821 Mary Gertrude Kurlandski, Nursing Ps y c ho lo gy, S econd lulaj o t'u Ch 'stopher r B. Rogers, Psychology 18 Michele Robin Shary Psychologty Cum Loude 1821 12 Heother LeaAoery, Nursing Eic C. Bailey, Communications la Orlando Edoardo Bellomo, Bachelor of Music Denise Maie Carey, Psychologty 18 Leanne Chamberlain, Psychology 21 Kelley Noel Dauis, Nurstng 18 15 18 Mary Melissa Guida, Psychologty Bian Robert Halpin, History JenniferA. Kams, Psychology t4 MaionYaonne Kouacsia, Bachelor of Music 21 StqhanieAnn Kramer, Nursing 18 Kimberly Ann Krushiruki, Psychology 21 BrentA. Sharp, Nursing 1120 EinThomas, Englkh 2,18 18 Elernentary Educotion, Double Degrees Sarah Vandermark, Psychology Sociology, Second Mqjor Heather C. Williams, Psychology S o ci olo gy, S econd Llajo r la WilliamThomasWrubel, Bachelor of Music 21 William J. Yankalunas, Chi Pi 'lheta Alpha l'Kappa Delta 15 Phi Alpha 1 2 18 Nursing Delta Eta 3 Alpha Kappa 12 Lunbda Pi Psi Chi n Sigma Iau Delta 13 Lantbda Tau 10 Alpha Sigma Hornrs in English ltCandidates for Pennsylaania Teacher Certificatian 21 B lhiuersity Scholar Signa Theta �School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Continued Art Jonah PinchasAben a Donna Mae Bytheway . Katie Maie Holliday Daniel P Lennon JoonnoHagon Bachelor of Fine Arts Amy Jannifer Blease Bachelor of Music 14 BiotT Cootes Communications ta Jenno Porpiglia John Charles Decker Elementary Education, Second Major Patrick E. Flynn 12 Eic J. Freeland John-Eik L. Koslosky rc LynnMarie Rosencrance Second Degree Thomas E. Latimer Edtard Sauage, Aniko Clara Szqlaki Melanie B. Morkey Jason Sebastian Ifurner James Second Degree Jr" Christopher Lee Zochartas Michael J. Zeto III Stqhanie Daniv Moyer Michelle l4nnMurmello 12 ,4ndita Nikole Parker-Lloyd Elementary Education la JuleannMaie Ducaji la PamelaA. Sernak 'Degre in absentia 1' 'o AmU l4nnWargo aChi Alpha Candidates for Permsyluan ia Teacher fusilon &rtilication t4 12LunbdaPiEta toPi Kappa Delta �School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences - Continued English 20 Jennifer Carey Wandy Pollock Petonak la Carla M. DelPrete t12o m DarrenMichael Elias 20 12 Jofut Eugene Schwear, Jr. Lynn Shaffer 20 Daphne Moia Hanilla u Marci Elizabeth Jill Rapen McDade ,Attdita Nikole Parker-Lloyd Second Degree History Louis Dehryelo u la Timothy Nbert Tenasco IzslieAnnVinsko la Amy LynnWargo EicJames Hamp Doaid Miclwel Macedo JosqhhlidMaci Second Degree Robert GeorgeWatkiru Dasid Searfoss Scott D. Simon 15 Thomas 1'Lottbda Pi Eta ts tt E. Yeager hndidates for Petmsyluania Teacher Certificatiut nSigma Tau Delta Phi Alpha'Iheta 15 �School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences - Continued Nursing Jennifer L. Koualeski MicheteT.Ambruso Tlacy Kathlean Berardi ,Antonio Joseph Bonauina Tammy L. Boyer Roseann M. Buczynski Jeanine Capone Karen Madelynne Dolfi Kistin L. Egenski .'21 MichaelJ. Euan Jefheg P. Kulsa Mary,4nn Kusiak Barbora E. Labaty Timothy James lzgg CarlaAnn Lencouich DianneM. Mack 21 Lisa Michelle Martin Alice C. McFarland Glynis M. Mullan Tanya Prapuolenis Thomas M. Sarnowski Karen L. Stallone Rosaia Tammaro Kelly LinVespico Kellg M. Wnskofski Cheryl LUnnWalmsley Tanelle R.Yenkeuich 21 Suson JenniferYoder 2021 Eickal. Euons Suzanne I. Fagan Jason Paul Feese n21 Kistine Marie Ferrell Jennifer L. Ghannam Lori,Ann E Gorick John Paul Groblqtski I{eidi M. Holmberg Jilt M. Karlick MelissaAnne Koslap Philosophy AnnMargaret Peters 'Degree in absentia a Chi Npha Epsilon ltPsi Chi 16 n Sigma Tau Delta 21 Sigma 'lheta Tau �School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences - Continued Psychology Alesnndini l..Andrejko Nicole Lauren Baggetta aB Wiliom Charles Boyer TYaci S. Coulter BanjaminW. Douis Jodi I4n DePue la Juleann Maie Ducaji 18 Mark A- 18 Susan Second Paticia Kirk Chistopher Kleinschmidt Tara L. Kurland Amy Maie Kuzmick Dauid Jeffrey Legg Denise Rose Mina Coleen Lynn Nowikowski 218 ,4nitA PAne la MichoelJ. Reluas Degrree Clad Olilnr Edwords la Kathryn Mary Eisley 18 Elementary Education, Second Rebecca Nicole Denise Kennedy Major Farrington Doinia Grace Gabello \s Donna R. Gastinger 18 Ann Maie Grumblis Kisty CAtheine HAllAm Stqtnnie Lynn Hastings 18 Theresa,btn Hauel Kimberly Ann Howells Elonentary Education, Second Major 18 TefeSA A. ROSe la PamelaA. Sernak Second Degree Tera lgnn Smith ]a Jamie May Spangler Elanentary Education, Second.klaior t8 Carla Stallo Robert Lauis Steinberger 2'18 Michelle.AnnTufaro Theatre Arts ,Andru L. Glickman Mary,4ngela Bernardi BruceJames Chistian 'Degree in t Chi Alpha obsentia Epsilon Chis tine E lizab et h S medley Delta Certification 2 Alpha Kappa It Candidates for Petmsylaania t7 3 Alpha Sigma Lonbda 18 Psi Chi �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES The School of Science and Engineering Summa Cum Laude . MichaelA. Bntno, Biology 1'7,22 Michoel J. Grasso, Biochemistry Karen Michelle Grimm, Biochemistry 3 StqhenW Hansen, Computer Information Systems 3,6,e'1e22 Edward P Maciejatsski, Electical Engineeing 1,2 Eic John Moinello, Biochemistrg t,x James G. Roberts, Computer Science 1,2223 t'7,222s 1,7,8,2223 Susannah Mary Stairi Biochemistry Carrie Ann Williams, Biology Magna Cum Laude z8'2 James Francis Anoia, Biologg e'le 1,1 1'1423 PhiW Barletta, Mateials Engineeing Nancy,4nn Bingham, Mathematics Elementary Education, Second Major Philip John Bosha, Biology 1'7'8'223 Gregory C. Dobash, BiologE . Richard M. Dolinsky, Electical Engineering 1,1e Steuen Robert Gapinski, Mathemafics George J. Gurdock, Biology 1,e'1e Kistopher Manuel Jimenez, Enuironmental Engineering 7,8'22 Rob"n Chistopher Minielly, Biology Amy Maie Prawdzik, Biology z,a,z TonA Stuart Reed, Biologg t,u Ch 'stopher B. Rogers, Biology 7'8,2223 Second Degree 1,1e22 DcnielAaron Smith, Medical and Health Physics E CynthiaAnn Sopko, Earth and Enuironmental Sciences e'le Michael D. Youshock, Enuironmental Engineering sAlpha Sigma Lunbda 6Eta Kqpa Nu absentia Alpha Chi I Honorc k Biology Scholar Honors in Engineering Kapp Delti Pi lt Candidates for Pmnsyluania Teacher Certilication Psi Chi leSigma PiSigma PSigmaXi aUniuersitg Scholar 'Degru in 7 t Guthrie e 11 18 18 �School of Science and Engineering Continued Cum Laude I-oisAnn Day, Computer Science JohnAnthony Gueriero III, Biology BrtanW. McCoy, Computer Science Julie S. Mehta, Biology 11 Holly ,4nn Mushinsky, Earth and Enuironmental Sciences Piene K. Palandjian, Biology 28,2223 Matthql G. Patton, Biology n Brad E. Smith, Biotogy 8,2 William Daniel Smilh III, BiologE le Edward Roy White, Physics Mona SueYoung, Computer Science Guthrie Scholar teSigtnaPiSigms 7 I Honorc in Biolqg esigmaXi 19 11 Kappa Detti Pi 18 Psi Chi atlniuersity Scholar �School of Science and Engineering Continued Applied and Engineering Sciences CarmenM. Zullo Biology 2 Matthql E. Beom 18 Wlliam R. Beggs, Jr. Kistin Mary Buick George J. ChistakotrIII ToddM. Dziok Stanley J. Gorski Wlliam C. Heckman, Jr. 18 Thomas C. Horuat Jamie Land C. Scott Magalango 8,2 Marlene Matosky Psy cholog g, Second Maj Kristin Marie McNally Maie Micciche LonA. Milutski Elisa,4nne Morris Chistine B. Mulhern Datid Lee Nockley Any Marie Schoonouer Tina Marie Shannon Liso a RichardNghiq hieu Helene J.Walsh or Computer Information Systems Michael Kent, Jr. Paul Andreut Weidner Computer Science Robert James Failla, Jr. Ronald J. Kopcho II Jeanine M. Be&tash Psychology, Second Major Jason Robert Coslett aChi Alpha Epsilon sHonors k Biologg 20 l'Psi Chi zSigmaXi �School of Science and Engineering Continued Earth and Environmental Sciences le Kimberlee,btn Kaskel 3 Edward Leuis Price Craig T Sadowski Dmtid Skoronski James WilliamThomas Mattheut J.White Samuel PeterWilkes Timothy P. Ahrens la Robert Butka, Jr. Philip John Cardinale Noncy,btn Dolan Christopher R. Erb Mark James Ezdebski BianAndrew Franks Mark Shannon Gerst Electrical Engineering 6 Ahmad Mohammed Tayeb Azaizeh Thomas E. Carter E Maia Dolores Rebollo Timothy Sidlgaratich ngineering lVlanagement le ScottWiltiamMengle KqsinM. Dobinski le Kimberly A. Groshek Environmental Engineering Ma* MicahA. Pice Ali Ehsan Qureshi D. Bradshaw 61e Andrqt E Carter le Josqh Martin Nattress Marc.4 Vendome Michael R. Pluchino sAlpha Signna Lonbda 6Eta Kqpa Nu 1'Candidates for Pmnsyluania Teacher Certilbation leSigmaPiSigma 21 �School of Science and Engineering Continued Materials Engineering le Deborah M. Ttbel Mathematics La,Buda la Matthqt D. Anthony DauidMarseco 1,1a I esleu A; Tewkbury (Posthumously) Mechanical Engineering Is Paul Edward Serkosky Medical Technology Bemadette Marie Roote Physics Kimberly Ann Second Howells ls DeborahM. Tibel Degree Second Degree John Morgan Rosser t Alpha Chi t' Candidatx for Pewsgluania Teaaher 22 Certifrcation le Sigma Pi Sigma �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Wilkes University University of Pittsburgh Dentistry Program - Cum Laude . Robert James Notari Wilkes University University of Wisconsin Veterinary Medicine Program - Magna Cum Laude . WilliamMichaelKeer 'Degree in absentia 23 �Scholarly Societies 1 2 3 a 5 6 7 8 e 10 11 12 ls tt 15 16 17 Denotes Membuship inNpha Chi, theNational College Honor Scholarship Society. Dmotes Membrship inMpha 20 the Intutzational Honorary Society in Denotes Membaship in the Eta Pi Chaptq ofAlpha Sigma Lambda, the honor society recogmizing the academic accellence of adult pmt-time students" Denotes Membuship in Chi Npha Epsilon, the Honorary Society whichrecogniza students who wqe admitted to the Llniuusity through Highu Education Access Opportunity prografls. ki Denotes Membuship in the Zeta Chapter of Delto tuIu Delta, the National Honor Society in Business Administration. Dutotes Membuship in the Kappa Beta Chaptu of Eta Kappa Nu, the International Electrical Eng ineuing Honor Society. Dmotes lulembuship in the Guthrie hemedical Scholors hogrom. Dmotes Honors in Biology. Denotes Honors in Engineaing. Denotes Honors in English. Dmotes iVembqship in the Phi Phi Chopta of Kappo Delta Pi, the Intonational Honormy Society in Education Dmotes Membuship in Lambda Pi ETA, the Nationol Honorary Society in Communications. Dmotes Membuship in Omicron Delta Epsilon, the National Honorary Society in Economics. Denota Condidotes for Pansyluania Teachq Cutification" Denotes Membuship in Phi Alpha Theta, the Nationol Honoruy Society in HMory" Dmotes fuIembuship in Pi Kqpa Delta, the Notional Honorory Foransic Society. Denotes lulembqship in Pi SigmaNpha, theNationol Society. 18 Dmota le KWa Delta, Sociology. Membuship in Ri fulitical Scimce Honor Chi, the National Honorory Society in Bychology. Denotes Membuship in Sigma Pi Sigmo, the Nationol Honorary Society of Physics students. Denotes Membuship in Sigma Tau Delta, the National Honorary Society in English. 21 22 Denotes Membqship in the Zeta Honor Society for Nursing. hi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the Intentational Dmotes Membaship in ond oclmowledgmmt by SigmaXi, the Scimttfic Reseuch Society. 2s * Dmotes Membuship in Uniuusity Scholars. Degree in absentia. Honor cotds signify memberchip in 24 a scholarly society. �Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges BrtanAdams Eric John Moinello James Francis,Anoia Josqh Martin Nattress Koren M. Bednarczyk Andita Nikole Parker- Lloy d Kiana Phuong Bui Walter Charles Pilger, .Andrew E Corter Jenna Porpiglio Gregory C. Dobash Ali Ehsan Qureshi Chad Oliuer Edwards Maria Dolores Rebollo Eickal. Tong Stuort Reed Euons III Keuin Jolm Finn Susan Lynn Richardson Eic Holli Nana Root J. Freeland John Paul Groblutski Jennifer D. Ryman TheresaAnn Hauel William Daniel Smith, Kimberlee,Utn Kaskel JamieMay Spengler KellieAnn Klein Susonnah Mary Stair Karen E. Kine III Cheryl Lynn Stauffer Eica Clara Kramer Tammy Jean Swartutood StqlnnieAm Kramer LaTanyaY" UrQuhart Tara L. Kurland SarahVandermark Marlene Matosky Tanelle R. Yenkeuich Kistin Maie McNally Chistopher Lee Zacharias ScottWlliamMangle LindaMaiaZupko 25 �The Uniuersity Dlace and Presidential Chain of Office The mace and the praidential chain of office used in academic celebrations rqresent traditions dating to the sixteenth cenfury. The mace symbolires the authoity of the uniuersity and the chain of office desigmates the presidential leadership of the academy" The Wilkes [)niuersity mace and presidential chain of office were gifts of local donors and were first used in 1970 at the inauguration of the second praident of Wilkes. They were desigmed by Ottie Hill Chwalek'61 and executed by Kurt Matzdorf anationally recogmized gold and siluersmith from the State Uniuersity of New York College at New Paltz, New Paltz, Neut York. The Uniaetsity Moce The sterling siloer mace has a gilt knob at its base ond a gilt circle at the top beaing theinsciption'Wilkes Colbge 1933." The bowl, ising aboue the neck of the mace, sigmifies Wilkes-Barreb role as a melting pot, forming a new and uigorous community of people from mony different backgrounds. This theme is reiterated in the inscipfion of the Uniuersityb motto "Unity Amidst Diuersity' uhich surrounds the upper part of the bowl. The gilt flame symbolizes the enlightament gained fromhigher education, while thepiece of anthracite coal set in the center of the flame commemorates the oigin of the Uniuersitg in a community lmoum for its coal mining past. The Ptesidentiol Choin of Office altemoting gilt front of the fourbowls and flames, repeating the motif of the mace. On the foot chain hangs a gilt seal of Wilkes which is sryended from a cluster of oak The Presidentiol Chain of Office, created from sterling siluer, has leaues with acotnts, suggesting the strangth and sfurdiness of future ganerations. On the back of the Presidential Chain of Office is a siluer portrait of Dr Eugene S. Farley, the frrst President of Wlkes. Dr. Farleyb portrait is surrounded by gilt oak leoues commemorating his strong leadership of the emerging instifution. 26 �RALSTON FIELD FIRST AID Medical personnel are available for first aid assistance and emergencies. They are located in the tent at the west end of the football field. Should you need assistance please contact an usher or a security officer. - Only Commcnccment partlclpants - the and personnel are allowed on fleld. Photographs and vldeos may be taken from seatlng arear and the macadam track surroundlng the fleld after the processlonal ls completed. A photograph utll be taken of each graduate as the dlploma ls presented by the Presldent. A vldcotape of the entlre ceremony wlll also be made avallable to lnterested graduates. PTiOTOGRAPHS and VIDEOTAPING REST ROOMS Rest rooms are available under the home bleachers and at the west end of the field. - BEVEMGES Soda is available for purchase at the concession stand. Proceeds from the sale of soda will benefit the Anthony Marseco Scholarship Fund. - TELEPHONE A phone is available at the concession stand for local calls and those responding to paging devices. - pollce wlll dlrcct traffic folloutng the ceremony. Please - Localwlth gecurlty and pollce offlcers and follow thelr cooperate dlrectlons as they attempt to allevlatc trafflc congestlon. TRAFFIC 27 �ARNAUD C. }IARTS SPORTS AND CONFERENCE CENTER Medical personnel are available for first aid assistance at the First Aid station located in the lobby. Should you need assistance please contact FIRST AID an usher or a security officer. Because of spacc llmltattons, safety and control, no one, cxcept the professlonal photo$rapher and members of the pre$ ulth approprlate credentlale, wlll be allorped accesr to the stage area for the putaose of taldng plctures or vldeo-taplng. A phototraph wtll be taken of each graduatc as the dlploma ls presented by the Preeldent. A uldeotape of the entlre ceremony wlll also be made avallable to lnterested graduates. PICTURE-TAKING - REST ROOMS Rest rooms are accessible from the first and second floor lobbies" Rest rooms are also located on the lower level. - Water is available at the drinking fountains on the first floor of the building. Soda is available for sale at the concession stand in the lobby. Proceeds from the sale of soda will benefit the Anthony Marseco Scholarship Fund. BEVERAGES - TELEPHONE floor. - Pay telephones are available on the lower level and the second Local pollce wtll dtvert trafflc from the front of the Marts Center followtng the ceremony. Please cooperate wlth the pollce offlcers and follow thelr dlrectlons as they attempt to allevlate trafflc confestlon. 28 ��N[Bp1gA, THE BEAUTIFUL O beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waues of grain, For purple mountain majesties aboue the fruited plain. knerica! America! God shed his grace on thee, ,4nd croum thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. 0 beautiful for patriot dream that sees beyond the years, Thine olabaster cities gleam, undimmed by human tears. America! Amertco! God shed his grace on thee, ,4nd crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. Words by Katherine Lee Bates Music by SamuelA" Ward AI,IUA ITTATER Wikes, ourAlmaMater, We pledge our hearts to thee, Honot faith, and courage, TTuth ond loyalty, In our work od in our pleosure, Guide us as a friend; We shall always loue thee, Loyal to the end. Thou sholt lead us onword In search of finer things. Mag ue find the wisdom That thy qiit bings. May our deeds of loue and seruice Euer swell thy fame - Wilkes, we stand to greet thee! Glory to thy name. Words and Music by Eleour C. Foley � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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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 May 18, 1996 49th Annual Spring Commencement Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/454a045c478b5d7befd5f04e0a76ea57.pdf 82f25257b276aabc6a5848502a439ad8 PDF Text Text WILKES UNIVERSITY C O MPTE NC E LTE NTL C ONVO CAT I O N Thursday August 29, 1996 11:15 a.m. The Henry Gymnasium Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center Wilkes Uniaersitg Wilke s - B arre, Pennsy lu ania �HONORARY DEGREES DOCTOR OF SCIENCE .............. GanvAm Wildlife biologist with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, environmental educator through lectures, an award winning documentary film, national television and books, the major broker between black bears and humans in the Commonwealth. Reaching nearly a quarter of a million people in person, and millions more on television, Dr. Alt from extensive research has promoted a deeper appreciation of the beauty and complexity of nature and of humans'responsibility to live inways that preserve rather than destroy the habitat we share with bears, deer and other creatures of the planet. DOCTOR OF SCIENCE .............. .. Cor,or.rBr, Wnlmu H. Connrm Veteran of two wars with forty years of service as a colonel in the United States Army and as a senior official in the Civil Service Commission, English professor, horticulturist, environmentalist, and master builder, with his late wife Frances, of avisionary solarheated structure in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania, William H. Corbett has inspired his many friends and students by his actions and beliefs in the necessity of humankind living in peace and harmony within the bosom of a bountiful nature. �WILKES UIVruERSITY Summer Commencement ? for the Conferring of Degrees Thursdoy Morning August 29, 1996 at eleuen fifteen o'clock �Order of Exercises *FANFARE ..... Aurelio Bonelli *PROCESSIONAL ...:.............. ...... Sonata for Winds Handel arr. Wolff G.E, WELCOME J. Michael Lennon Vice President for Academic Affairs *INVOCATION.......... Rabbi Michael Joseph Spiituol Leader Temple B'nai B ith Kingston, Permsy *AIvIERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL Davro E la ania ......Words bg Katherine I*e Bates Music bg Samuel A. Ward JENI<INS, Jn. GREETINGS............... '97 .Mary B. Rhodes Chairman, Studmt Affoirs Committee of the Board of Ilustees Walter A. Placek, Jr. '61 Chair Facalty Affairs Council Paula Van Fossen '97 Pre s ident, S t udent Gou emm ent EUGENE S. EARLEY ALUMNUS MEMORLALA\,VARD Presentation bg Wnttm GoloswoRrmv '76 President, Wilkes Uniuersity Alumni Association *The audience is requested to rise. Monru J. Eenr,'58 �Order of Exercises CONFERRING OF H.N.MRYDEGREES .. ... .t;;;;\,id;;;r.HrH Presentation 6y CHnIstopHER N. BnBIsorH , President ADDRESS .... Christopher N. Breiseth CONFERRING OF THE DEGREES xALIvlr\ ......... MAIER Christopher N. Breiseth Eleanor C. Farleg Draxr Anqle '98 xBENEDrcrroN .... ........ ...;;;;;;;;;;Iiloiii?f,P;:Lr^::; Wilkes - B ane, Penns g lu ania *RECESSIONAL ....... Ceremonial March J. S. Bach arr. Wolff MUSICIANS Trumpet Tlumpet Michael Haggerty, Timpani Carl Achhammer, Jr., Lev Garber, *The audience is requested to rise. Scott Brown, Tlombone Richard Brown,'lltba James Harrington, Organ �IUASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDAIES Master of Business Administration Degree * Stephanie Baron * Lawrence A. Catanzaro Angelo P Grasso, Jr. aDeana Claire MacLean aDonald H. Renkert a Benhenrg G. VanDerLinde Master of Health Administration Degree * Mark Anthong Cruciani lvlaster of Science Degree with a major in Education Lori Richter Bonham * Debra Dunbar Border * Gena Daley Lengel Catherine Bice Lutz Lka Ann R. Pachucki-Bodek Diane Marie Palissery Carol Ann Reg Kathy Marie Richards RonaldAndrew Swidor * DaaidW. Van Fleet * Melissa B. Wamer * Keith A. Youtz Jacqueline Yusko .Degree in Absentia aDelta Mu Delta �Master of Scienee Degree in Electrical Bngineering l 5 Hisharn Abdel"Aziz Abu-Nabaa Nancy Marg Yurescko-Suhan Master of Science Degree witha major in Physies JohnMichael Suh:an sEta Kappa Nu 5 �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CAI{DIDATES School of Business, Society and Public Policy Christopher Paul Adams, Business Adminis tration Aaron R. Beger, Sociology * Noelle Elaine Fritch, Business Administration Kar i G hezari an, Ac count ing Taumya Marie Lorson, Business Administration Greg R. Norton, Business Administration * Bessie Papagiannopoulos, International Studies S co tt Jeffreg Schwabe, Business Administration Todd E. Shestok, Business Administration Ally M. Sleiman, Sociology * Duane R. Waldron, Business Administration Grant E Yoder, Political Science lAnita Louise Zaboski, Sociologg School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Cum Laude Crgstal Ann Pajof Psychologg ll Frances E. Zurn, Nursing Irene Carol Belcher Nursing Kara Ann Cherup, Communications Sean K. Gorman, Psgchologg *'2Anne Marie Howells, Psgchologg 7 Krktina Jog Maginleg, Englkh *'1lAnita L. McGowan, Nursing Christine A. Rodgers, Nursing s,to *Degree in Absentia 7 Kappa Delta Pi t ft. Pqtr'ck Simes, English Alpha Kappa Delta 1o ' Alpha Sigma Sigma Tau Delta 6 Lambda 11 3 Chi Alpha Epsilon Sigma Theta Thu �School of Science and Engineering Cum Loude 6'eMichael N. J. Opalski, Engineering Management * Keith L. Adamski, Earth and Enuironmental Sciences Wad Brusilouski, Contputer Science Alison J. Caseg, Biologg Christopher C. Dunbar Biologg Mark E Henneberg, Earth and Enuironmental Sciences George Edward Llatalenas, Electrical Engineering Scott M. Rondolph, Earth and Enuironmental Sciences * Jeffrey E. Searfoss, Enuironmental Engineering *Degree in Absentia 6 Honors in Engineering 7 e Sigma Pi Sigma �Scholarly Societies 1 Denotes Membership in Alpha Kappo Delta, the Internationol Honorary Societg in Sociology 2 Denotes Membership in the Eta Pi Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda, the Honor Society recognizing the academic excellence of adult part-time students. 3 Denotes Membership in Chi Alpha Epsilon, the Honorarg Society uhich recognizes students who were admitted to the Uniuersitg through Higher Education Access Opportunity programs. a 5 Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Delta Mu Delta, the National Honor Societg in Business Administration. Denotes Membership in the Kappa Beta Chapter of Eta Kappa Nu, the Int emational Electrical Eng ineering Honor Societg. 6 Denotes Honors in Engineering. 7 Denotes Membership in the Phi Phi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the International Honorary Societg in Education. 8 e t0 Denotes Candidates for Pennsyluania Teacher Certification. Denotes Membership in Sigma Pi Sigma, the National Honorary Societg Phgsics students. Denotes Membership in Sigma Thu Delta, the National Honorary Societg in English. 11 Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the Internotional Honor Societg for Nursing. * of Degree in absentia. Honor cords signify mernbership in a scholarlg society. �The Uniuersity ![ace and Presidential Chain of Office The mace and the presidential chain of office used in academic celebrations represent traditions dating to the skteenth centurg. The mace sgmbolizes the authoritg of the uniuersitg and the chain of office designates the presidential leadership of the academy. The Wilkes Uniuersitg mace and presidential chain of office were gifts of local donors and were first used in 1970 at the inauguration of the second president of Wilkes. They were designed by Ottie Hill Chwalek'61 and executed by Kurt Matzdorf, a nationally recognized gold and silaersmith from the State Uniuersitg of New York at New Paltz. The Uniaersitg Mace The sterling siluer mace has a gilt knob at its base and a gilt circle at the top bearing the inscription "Wilkes College 1933." The bowl, rising aboue the neck of the mace, signifies Wilkes-Barrel role as a melting pot, forming a neu and uigorous community of people from mang different backgrounds. This theme is reiterated in the inscription of the Uniuersityb motto "Unity Amidst Diuersitg" which surrounds the upper part of the boul. The gilt flame sgmbolizes the enlightenment gained from higher education, while the piece of anthracite coal set in the center of the flame commemorotes the origin of the Uniuersitg in a communitg known for its coal mining past. The Presidential Chain of Office altemating gilt flames, repeating the motif of the mace. On the front of the fourfoot chain hangs a gilt seol of Wilkes which is suspended from a cluster of oak The Presidential Chain of Office, created from sterling siluer, has bowls and leaues with acorns, suggesting the strength and sturdiness of future generations. On the back of the Presidential Chain of Office is a siluer portrait of Dr. Eugene S. Farleg, the first President of Wilkes. Dr. Farleg's portrait is surrounded by gilt oak leaues commemorating his strong leadership of the emerging institution. �AIIIERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL beautiful for spacious skies, for amber uaues of grain, For purple mountain majesties aboue the fruited plain. America! America! God shed his grace on thee, And crown thg good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. O beautiful for patriot dream that sees begond the gears, Thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmed bg human tears. America! America! God shed his grace on thee, And croum thg good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. O Words by Katherine Lee Bates Music by Samuel A. Ward AI,IUA IUATER Wilkes, our Alma Mater, We pledge our hearts to thee, Honor, faith, and courage, Truth and loyaltg, In our work and in our pleasure, Guide us as a friend; shall alwags loue thee, Logal to the end. Thou shalt lead us onward In search of finer things. Mag we find the wisdom That thg spirit brings. Mag our deeds of loue and seruice Euer swell thg fame Wilkes, we stand to greet thee! Glory to thg name. We Words and Music by Eleanor C. Farley A reception for graduates and their families will be held in Rumours, lower leuel of the Marts Center, immediately following the ceremong. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commencement Programs, 1941-2020 Description An account of the resource Wilkes College and Wilkes University Commencement programs from 1941 when the college was a satellite campus of Bucknell University through Winter 2020. 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Title A name given to the resource August 29, 1996 Summer Commencement-Convocation Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/01de89a9537280f334af34bb833973fb.pdf 5fd216c44d234a9a53782b42b52bc911 PDF Text Text WILI{ES UNIVERSITY Winter Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees b,Jry 1,k***- Thursday January 16, 1997 11:15 a.m. Darling Jr. Theotre in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts The Edward Wilkes Uniuersity Wke s- B ane, P annsy la oni a �HONORARY DEGREES .............. DOCTOR OF SCIENCE DoNet o Eowenn Bunxe Native of Canada where he eamed the BS degree in Electrical Engiihh,zn ,* eri"&rr*i neering in 1954 from the Technical University of Nova Scotia, Donald Burke began his career with Canadian General Electric specializing in -||r- rt"r,^'. electronic power conversion systems" Recruited in 1963 by our late r'e"' Wilkes trustee, Roy Pollaclc, for the neut RCA plant in Mountaintop, Pennsylvania as Application Engineering Leader for Thyristors and (f, s;t4t.14 Rectifiers, Don Burke began a c:rreu in which his leadership of the ,.pl$r*L" product design engineers at Mountaintop contributed decisively to the competitiveness of their transistors for power systems that has helped keep this plant, now owned by Harris Semiconductor, aworld leader in the field of power electronics. Presently that plant is opanding dramaticallywith products designed by englineers hired and guided by Don Burke, many of them engineering graduates of Wilkes University. Power MOS devices are now the basis of all transistor production at Harris's Mountaintop facilities and are critical components in power systems used in everything from naval ships, to automobiles, to aircraft, to home appliances, to the Space Station. Don Burke has made a major contribution to the success of a critical high technology industry of a key company in that industry and of a region whose economic future will be powerfully influenced by this compan$ with the help and creativity of his Wlkes engineers. Wrft(' ' "* ............ . Gaonca E fulsroN Son of Harrisonburgl, Virginia and schoolboy in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; graduate of the University of North Carolina, where he played football and earned a BA in Biology with honors in 1940, with later graduate work at Harvard and Columbia Universities, four years a soldier in the U.S. Army during World War II, entering a private in1942,leaving with the rank of Major in 1946. George Ralston returned to the Wyoming Valley where before the war he had taught and coached at Forlry Fort High School. Hired by President Eugene Farley to teach at Bucknell University Junior College, soon to be Wlkes College, Geor$e Ralston began a fifty-year career (still in progress) oflove and service to this institution, serving as biology teacher, football, basketball and baseball coach, Director of Athletics, Dean of Men, Dean of Women and, finally, Dean of Student Affairs. A role model for other student affairs professionals, his dedication to the nurturing of students was complete. Meeting them as equals, by his preaching and his example he expressed faith in the eventual worth of his students as responsible, caring moral adults. Tireless, buoyant, a gentleman and a gentle man, Dean Ralston as much as any individual set the moral tone for Wilkes College. In retirement, he became Dean of Student Affairs Emeritus and Special Assistant for Alumni Affairs, serving both the institution to which and the glraduates to whom he has dedicated his life. DOCTOR OF SCIENCE �Order of Exercises *PROCESSIONAL .. Rondeau Jean Josqh Mouret WELCOME Vice *INVOCATION.......... J. Michael Lennon Presidmt for Academic Atrairs ....... Reverend Robert Zanicky Pastor, First hesbyterian Church *AMERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL ........ ................words by Katherine Lee Bates. GREETINGS............... ff * fi*,,s ++1r, - o"i"* i" f,*{YA Roth'57 brd{^ha*W4 Chairman, Board of llustees bnl|fu,\ay ylt cf Eugene 0c-1i* fu^n+tr l,4y't -V th.lu,lt<' tbfr)* Christophet N.BJ:i:,* -il?*-,'!l lr{ k.leb *hr- h*. u lv,! e *,r-h#x. ^^r|r,m Presidmt r-urc i- r;{r, t'1"'# .t Perst'' co - t^atl+-t^ i'P TtO,YnJr}.i ir<l Ly"T ;*&-"1y L:)e, 6*-*-^-t*-,-.-l;tJ' ,;;r,. y Lrrwur{*t,il' Ctass OF DEGREES CONFERRING HONORARY .. Christopher N. of CONFERRING OF THE DECREES MATER *BENEDICTION *ALMA oudience is requested to Recipi;;,';r;;;;;u Christopher N. Breiseth Eleanor C. Farley . Rabbi James Michaels Spiitual Leodu, Temple Israel *RECESSIONAL *Th:e ......... ...... Tyumpet Voluntary Jeremiah Clorke ris. ' b."! tg't t -1t"- . 'rLttr' : ?4* li,S+"t Breiseth &'g.t .fiwtlt jaat ADDRESS """"";;;;;:;;;;;;i;;;;;;;],?l#iii;itn)X!, carpmtsr Award for outstandins reachins ,l,"ro;!X, 199\ t, wqt Strl - !9{fi:.r;w,*: , *t-$rr Ty,tr1xw.,I 'gr 1 �IUASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES lvlaster of Business Administration De$ree 1,4 Kimberla A. Escarge Stonby J. L. Gorbacik Nan Stqhm Katz Deborah lee Kennedy a Gary J. Kostrobala a John Edward Ohlsen a lvlaster of Health Administration De$ree * Jameslay Landon Master of Science Degree with a major in Nursing 10 Karen,4nn Frances Cominsky 10 Lynne l-acey Crandall 10 PaticiaA. Jacqua 10 ChistineMaie ShimP 10 Michaell.Yateshin Master of Science Degree with a major in PhYsics JosqhA.Yedinak 'Degree k absentia tAlpha Chi a Delto IuIu Delta 10 Sigma Theta Tau �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES School of Business, Society and Public Policy Summa Cum Laude *' 3' a Tbrence A. Wotkins, Business Administration Magna Cum l-aude Angelica M. Mascia, Accounting Cum Laude * Amy B. Llanellyn, Business Administrafion Sharon Rosimas Murray, Business Administration * Barbara l. Adams, Business Administration Felicia Maie,Andrei ack, Sociology Louis E. Atkinson, Jr., Sociology Deborah Ann Borusieuticz, Business Administration Jason Carabetta, Business Administration Keuin Caskeg, Business Administration Mark J. Dechmut, Business Administration Robyn Mcloin Dixon, Intemational S tudies Mark B. Euons, Political Science Maia lgrm Feszchok, Business Administrotion * Dominic P. Fino, Jr., BusinessAdministration Jason D. Gratz, Business Administration Theodore William Gruszko, Business Administration Marc P. Jacket 3 t, Business Administration Joyce E. Kane, Sociology John Michael Krulack, Sociology Michael Kobie LaMura, Business Administration * Constance Libassi, Business Administration * Lynn Maie Lubinski, Business Administration Ellen Rosutne Mancini, Sociology Holly Maie Montigneg, Sociology * Bmjamin Edson O'Connell, Business Administration Wncent Micluel Petroziello, Accounting Clnrles Wiltiam Pice, Business Administration Deanna Leigh Rapp, Business Administration Paul E Ricko, Business Administrotion Matthqt J. Rodarmel, Potitical Science Thomas Josqh Scannella, Accounfing * Donald J. Sparks, Business Administrotion Raymond W Tolipski, Business Administration ':zt Linda I*e Tiryak, Sociology John J. Topo, Business Administration Timothy E. Wobieffer, Accounting ,Aaron Robqt Wurstei Polifical Science Emily S. Zaffino, Political Science *Degree in absmtia "ilpno sig*?!x*u'l' . Derto Mu Derta 2A[pha Koppa Delta �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CAI\IDIDATES School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Summa Cum Inude 8 Deanne Gavrose, Psychology Magna Cum laude 6 KalenMary Ann Churcher, Communications 7 Melissa C. Bernhard, Psychology Elernentary Education, Second Major 'Caryn Rachel Bimbaum, Psychology Elementary Education, Second Major * Abigail Breiseth, Art Scott Dauid Broum, Bochelor of Music * Paul Mattlun Chimock, Communications *'8 Susan Crawford, Psychology Paticia S. Daquino, Psychology 7 Mariah Ellen Dernbesky, PsychologE Elementary Education, Second Major Michele Patience Fine, Psychology ' 7 S o c io . T,btdrea log y, S econd Maj or Maie Flippines, Psychology Elementary Education, Double Degrees * Robert J. Gondez, Psychology Gerald N. Grube, Jr, Psgchology Melody A- Janosky, Psychologa Kistine Kaeb, Hktory Lisa M. Kuna, Psychology Anthony Mazzarella, History Pamelo J. Mc Donald, Psy chology Sociologg Second Maior Daniel D. Morrell, Psychology John P Pioppi, Psychology Ronald Richnrd Robert Rornanoski, Jr., Psychology * Motthew D. Rosenberg, Psychologty 6 Steuen D. Roth, Communications Kathleen M. S chmucker, Communicafi ons Political Science, Second fuIajor Robert Thomas Warhola, Psychology Melissa Zingaret ti, Communications absentia *Degree in ? Candidates for Pennsyluoia Teacher &rtification I |Lambda Pi Eta Psi Chi �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES School of Science and Engineering Magna CVm Laude *,s, e Bian Michael Smith, Enuironmantal Engineering Clayton Earl Bubeck, Enuironmental Engineering Mark Chistopher Derienzo, Electricol Engineering Daro John Hyder, Electical Engineering Patick William Neenon, Earth and Enuironmmtol. Sciences Betsy,Anne RomruH, Earth and Erwironmental Sciences * Ernest D. Scaran III, Earth and Erwironmental Sciences 'LArm D. Sfutzman, BiotogU JoIm Paul Tondoro, Biologa Jamq M. Wall, Electical Engineeing Shirley Lee Warren, Coryuter Informntion Systems absentia *Degree in 7 Candidates for Pennsyluonio Teacher sHonors in Engineering e Sigma Pi Sigma &rtification �Scholarly Societies I Denotes Mmtbership in Alpha Chi, tlu National College Honor Scholarship Society. 2 knotes Mentbership in Alpha Kappa Delta, the Intqnational Honorary Society in Sociologa. s Denotes Membqship in the Eta Pi Chqtq of Alpha Sigma Lambda, the honor society recognizing the acadernic excellmce of adult part-time sfudents. a 5 6 7 s e 10 * Dmotes l{entbership in the kta Psi Chqter of Delta Mu Delta, the National Honor Society in Brsiness Mministration. Denotes Honors in Engineuing. hnotes Mantbership in Latnbda Pi ETA, tlte National Honorary Societ y in Conmtmications. Denotes hndidates for Pannsyluania Tucher Certification. DmotesMetnbuship in in Psychologry. Psi Chi, the National Honorary Society Denot* Mmtbqship in Sigma Pi Sigma, the National Honorary Society of Phgsics students. kta Psi Chqtu of Sigma Theta Tau, Denotes lvlentbqship in the the Intemational Honor Society forNursing. Degree in absmtia. Honor cords signifg manbuship in a scholartg societg. �The University Mace and Presidential Chain of Office The mace and the praidentiol chain of office used in academic celebrations rqresent tradifions doting to the sixteenth cenfury. The mace symbolizes the authoitg of ttw uniuersity and the chain of office designates the presidential leadership of the acodemy. The Wilkes (Iniuersity mnce and presidential chain of office were gifts of local donors and were first used in 1970 at the inauguration of tlp second president of Witkes. They were designed by Ottie Hill Clutalek'61 and executed by Kurt Matzdort anationallu recogmbed gold and siluersmith from the State Uni' uersity of New York at New Paltz. The Uniaetsitg Moce siber mnce has a gilt lmob at its base utd a gilt circle at the top bearing the insciption'Witkes College 1933." The bowl, ising aboae the neck of the mace, signifiesWilkes-Barre's role as a melting pot, forming a neu and uigorot$ community of people from many different backgrounds. This theme is reiterated in the inscripfion of the Uniaersily\ motto "Unity Amidst Diuersity" which surrounds the upper part of the bowl. The gilt flame symboliz,es the enlightanmant gained fromhigher educotion, while thepiece of anthracite coal set in the center of the tlame commemorates the oigin of the Uniuersity in a community lmown for its coal mining past. The sterling The hesidential Choin of Offrce The Presidential Chain of Offrce, created from sterting siluq, has altemating bowts and gilt fhmes, rqeating the motif of the mace. On the front of the four-foot chain hangs a gitt seat of Wilkes uhich is suspended from a cfuster of oak leaues with acoms, suggesting the strangth and sfurdiness of future generations. On the back of the Presidential Chain of Office is a siloer portrait of Dr. Eugane S. Farley, the first President ofWkes. Dr Farley\ portrait is surrounded by gilt oak leaaes commetnorafing his strong leadership of the emerging insfifution. ���AtllERrGA, THE BEAUIFUL beoutifut for spacious skies, for amber waues of grain, For purple mountain majesties aboue the fruited plain. America! America! God slud his grace on thee, And croum thy goodwith brotherhood from sea to shining va. O O buutiful forpotiot dream that sees beyond the years, Thine alabaster cities gleata undimmed by human tears. Arnerica! Amsica! God shed his grace on thee, And croum thy good with brotlurhood from sea to shining rea. Words by Katherine Lee Bates Music bU SamuelA.Ward ALMA MAIER Wkes, ourAlmaMater, We pledge our hmrts to thee, Honor, faith, and courage, Tluth and loyaltu, In our work ond in our pleasure, Guide us as a fiend; We shall ahtays loue thee, Loyal to the end. Thou shatt leadus orruard In search of finq things. May we find thewisdom That thy spirit bings. May our deeds of loue and seruice Euerswell thy fameWilkes, ure stand to greet thee! Glory to thyname. Words and Music by Eleozu C. Fuley A recqtion for graduates and their fomilia will be held immediately following the ceremony. Mernfiers af the Wilkes Uniuersity Brass Erxemble, under the direction of Jerome W Campbell, are performing for this momingb Cornmencement celebration. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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 16, 1997 Winter Commencement Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/16b935dc1759e7abe161fcf4526f63cf.pdf 62e866eccc54fab5a4fdc59bbc940148 PDF Text Text WILI{ES UNIVERSITY The Fiftieth Annual Spring Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees Saturday Afternoon MoU 17, 1997 at two o'clock �Academic Costume The celebration of Commencement is surrounded bg rich traditions. The conuene to recognize the Facultg established communitg of scholars and welcome the Graduates officiallg the newest group of prouen scholars them in fellowship. Graduates don the attire that for gears has sgmbolized schol- - - - - orly attainment. During the Middle Ages those seeking an education traueled to European centers of learning. Centers of learning and uniuersities were closelg allied with the clerics of the time, and the scholars donned garb similar to thot worn bg the clergg. This euolued into the academic uniform, a long black gown, hood, and cap, which proued useful for studging in unheated and drafty buildings. The hood serued simultaneously as a head couering, a repositorg for coins and alms and the forerunner of the modern day book bag. The hood was adorned with the colors of the uniuersitg and designated the goung scholarb school or uniuersity affiliation. Bg their distinctiue clothing the students were set apart and distinguished from the citizens of the town; hence the origin of the phrase "toum ond gol|n." American colleges and uniuersities adopted the wearing of the traditional apparel in Colonial times, and a common code for academic apparel was established in the mid-nineteenth centurg. The hood is the most distinctiue feature of academic regalia. The inside of the hood is lined with the official colors of the institution; todag you see Wilkes graduates wearing hoods lined with the blue and gold colors of the Uniuersitg. The ueluet trim oround the outside of the hood designates the degree or field of studg of the graduates. The ueluet colors worn by todayb graduates signify the following: Golden Yellow White Drab Pink Broum The style of - Science Arts, Letters, Humanities Business Administration or Health Administration -Music Fine Arts - the gown distinguishes graduates bg the degree they haue eamed. Those earntng the bachelor's degree uear o sinryle black gown with elongated pointed sleeues. Holders of the masterb degree uear goutts with a longer, closed, square cut sleeue. The doctoral gown is trimmed with ueluet stripes on the sleeues and panels of ueluet on the front closure of the goum. in their distinctiue colors. You will notice the slate of Columbia, the red of Cornell, the burgundg of the [Iniuersitg of Pennsyluania, the bright blue of the Uniuersitg Some American uniuersities haue adopted doctoral gowns of Michigan. To haue eamed the priuilege of wearing academic costume regalia signifies not onlg the conryletion of a progrom of studies, but entrance into the comradery of scholarship. �WILKES UIVIVERSITY The Fiftieth Annual Spring Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees Saturday Afternoon MaU 17, 1997 at two o'clock �Order of Exercises Fanfare For The Common Man t*ot?fflo,lfitrial ......... Aaron Copland ........... wittiamwatton Wind Ensemble of Wlkes University Jenour W. CarurpsolL, Conductor (The audience is requested to ise as the procession enters the area.) Vice President for Academic Affairs INVOCATION.............. ..RevonnNo Conorlr,R J. Bnowx Pastor, First United Methodist Church Wilkes-Bane America, The Beautiful ............ .....Words bg Katherine Lee Bates Music by Samuel A. Ward (The words of America, The Beautiful are printed otn the bock couer of the program. The audience is requested to stand and join in the singing.) GREETINGS .............., ........ CunlsropHER N. Bnelsnrn President Eucnuo RorH'57 Chairman, Board of llustees Associate professotr of physics oro ruilf\rt;W*rlX Rrcnnno M. TYM Member of the Class of 1997 THE PRESENTATION OF AWARDS �Order of Exercises HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENTS Donrs G. Benrusxa' 49, M.D. Lonnamr E. Her,r, PH.D. ADDRESS THE CONFERRING OF DEGREES Alma Mater .. Lonnanvp E. Har.s ............ CHRrsropuBn N. BnrrsorH Eleanor C. Farleg (The words of the Alma Mater are printed on the back couer of the program. The audience is requested to stand and join in the singing.) BENEDICTION.......... RovoneNo Dn. DoNer"o J. Murmn Rector, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Wlkes-Borre i F I I t t r t x I RECESSIONAL Procession of Nobles ....Nickolai Rimsku-Korsakou I i (The audience and the graduates are requested to remain standing during the recessional ofthe Platform Partg and the Foculty.) u �AWARDS THE MABLE SCOTT WANDELL AND STERLING LEROY WANDELL AWARDS Cuntsuxl Mmle BnowN, BacHol,on MIcrnrr, GBoncr Noor.lo, BRcHBr,on or ARTS, oR Ants, Psvcuor,ocv Polruml ScleNcn ervo Cot'tutltucATloNs These awards are presented to the man and uoman who haue attained the highest academic ouerage for the four gears at Wilkes Uniuersity. Presentation bg I. Mt*rnsl Lntlttoll Vice President for Academic Affairs THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, SOCIETYAND . MI*ranl Geoncr Noot'to PUBLIC Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Communications POLICYAWARD This award is giuut to the outstanding graduating senior of the School. Presentation bg Genv A. Grar'lannNo, Dean THE SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS AND HUMAN SCIENCES AWARD Mtcnael GBonco NooNe Bachelor of Arts, Communications and Political Science This award is giuen to the outstanding graduating senior of the School. Presentation 6y Ronrnr J. HuuaN, Dean THE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AWARD ..Anu Menrn Bmstcr En$ineerin$ Mechanical Bachelor of Science, This award is giuen to the outstanding graduating senior of the School. Presentation bY Uttto R. Nnm, Dean �AIryARDS ALUMNI A\,VARD FOR LEADERSHIP Ar.lu Manrr Bmsrcx Pluu Lnv VaNFossoN This award is giuen by the Wlkes Uniuersity Alumni Association to the members of the gtraduating class considered to haue made the strongest contribution to student life and the student actiaities program of the Uniuersity. Presentation 6y SnNona A. BBwou '85 Executive Director for Alumni and Development ARMED FORCES RESERVE OFFICER APPOINTMENT UNITED STAIES AIR Donrnu Lononr FaNroN FORCE KarHr,BnN ANNo FrNr,oy KBNI Jrnrnny Josnpn Korz Lours Josopu MARNoT,L III Pernrcx PlsrswArr Wllnu Presentation 6y CHntsropHER F. Gnsco Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Air Force THE DISTINGUISHED YOUNG ALUMNUS AWARD Delro J. Sooon'8s, M.D. This auard is presented annuallg bg the Wilkes Uniuersity Alumni.Associotion to that member of the alumni who best acentplifies the characteristia of on educatedperson and the traditiorc of Wilkes Uniuersity. Presentation 6y Wrr,lnu J. GoloswonrHv, Jn. '76 President, Wilkes University Alumni Association �ATtrARDS WILKES TNSPIRATIONAT TEACHER AWARD Ar,apnr Punov IN ABSENTIA Tunkhannock Area High School Noturuetno sv Glenda Joy Race, Class ' of 1997 Manv B. Ruoors'77 Abington Heights High School Nor'rrNarBo sv Mark Thomas Davies, Class of 1997 Giuen in appreciation for dedication and effectiusness as a teacher with on outstanding record of success in preparing students for college and for the life of the mind. Presentation 6y Ronent J. Hoeum Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences �HONORARY DEGREES DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS .............. Lonnamp E. Har.n, Pn.D. President and, with her mother Clara, co-founder of Hale House in Harlem, originally a home for alcohol and drug-addicted babies and then for those born with HIV and AIDS. Lorraine E. Hale has brought nurturing and love to more than a thousand desperately needy youngsters over nearly three decades. From her focus on the needs of these children in trouble, Dr. Hale has developed programs to help their mothers and other family members to resume their parenting roles, providing homes from which the children will have the chance to grow into healthy adults. For those with AIDS, for whom life on earth is short, Lorraine Hale has mobilized both love and laughter. From this center of love on West l22nd Street, Dr. Hale and the late Mother Hale have provided national leadership for the cause of drug addicted and AIDS afflicted babies. DOCTOR OF SCIENCE .............. Donrs GonNa BARTUsKA'49, M.D. Professor of Internal Medicine Emerita and from 1973 to 1996 Director of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the Medical College of Pennsylvania. Doris Gorka Bartuska has played a pioneering role for women in medicine. A native of the Wyoming Valley and an alumna of Bucknell University Junior College, and Wilkes College where she received the B.S. deglree in Biology in 1949, she earned the M.D. degree from the Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1954. Recipient of major awards for teaching and research in endocrinological aspects of women's health, particularly diabetes and osteoporosis, she has also held major leadership positions in the medical profession at local, state and national levels, including the presidency of the Philadelphia County Medical Society and of the American Medical Women's Association. t- �IVIASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDAIES IVlaster of Business 5 Neil G. Administration Degree Armstrong s Gina Bruni s Tommy R. Cope *'s Emmanuel S. Ghormoz Scot t M art in H arpersberg er 5 Greta Lynn Herman-Altauilla Leonard T. Hill, Sr. s Rosemarg LaFrotte Douglas George Lane 5 Martin Donald Lane Mark Abraham Madwed 5 Timothg McNichols *,5 Thomas John Nardone 5 Michael Eric Seeherman Timothy Christopher Richard Stank 5 Sandra M. Stefanowicz Douglas White Lori A. Zepponi 1<, Master of Health Administration Degree Timothg JohnAtkinson Nancg Popielarz Barnard Rosalie S. Brown * Christine M arie Dentp kos kg Michael J. Enriquez Scot K. Murphy Sharon A. Nazarchuk * J. Lynne Ometer * Jennifer D. Uhrig * W. Todd Gibson lVlaster of Science Degree with a major in Education * Amg S. Altemose * Michele Theresa Pierre Del Prete Donna Galante Lisa Gifford-Barrett Kristine E. McCarthy Lgnne Miller -Degree in Absentia Albert P. O'Donnell Dawnette J. Smith Paul S. Steinruck Lisa Marie Strunk Jane Dicka Weiss Katherine J. Zoka sDelta Mu Delta �: . llaster of Science Degree in nlectrical Engineering : ;, i, *,6 Sadeq Al-Hasan te Dennis E. Dudeck 6'1e Garg Charles Mrozinski Jeffrey A. Webster I , i lVlaster of Science Degree with a major in Nursing 21 Margaret Ann Floryshak 21 Sharon Rose Seip *Degree in r Absentia 6 Eto Koppa Nu le Sigma Pi Sigma 2lSigma Theta Tau �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CAT{DIDATES School of Business, Society and Public Policy Summa Cum Laude 1'5 1'12'16'17'23 Martha June Bogette Gaines, Accounting Michael George Noone, Political Science Communic at ion, 1'16'17 S e cond Maj o r AmU BethWebb, Political Science Magna Cum Laude 3's *'3'5 Jeanette M. Broun, Accounting Marg Ann Chmielewski, Business Administration s Ragmond C. Hebden, Business u Administration Amy S. White, Accounting Cum Laude 13 Nicole L. Blaso, Economics 17 Brian Dunham, Political Science Joann M. Fisher, Business Administration 5 John Alexander Golden, Business Administration 3'5 5 Bradleg Martin Kellg, Accounting Doreen M. I{limek, Business Administration 5 John E. Koczwara, Business Administration *'2'17'18 Amy D. Plutino, Political Science Sociology, Second Major 2'18 Kathleen M. Vacco, Sociologg Psg cholog g, Second Maj or 16 3Alpha Sigma Lambda Abssntia tAlpha Chi 2Alpha Kappa Delta t3 Omicron Delta Epsilon Lambda Pi Eta Delta Mu Delia xuniuersity scholars Psi chi Pi Sigma Alpha Phi Eta Sigma *Deoree in " t2 5 16 18 17 10 �School of Business, Society and Public Policy - Continued Accounting Jane Angela s'5 Margaret Manley Brian Morrison Michael T. Smith Lon E Snook, Jr. Chris Tobias Tia PrynWilliams Antonini Martha Holena Biggs ' llicia Conwag Adam Kamor ,Andrea Elagne Kilmer Valerie J. Loue Bachelor of Business Administration * Chad M. Altemus Richard Craig Atieh Jeremg Michael Baker RyanJames Bednarz Jennifer Marie Belardi Ronald J. Bruza Timothy T. Burlew MeredithAnn Cabreg Erica E. Chyb StephenAlan Cobo Darcg DuVall-Harold Derek Anthong Errichetti Christopher Frank Fargione Sharon L. Generotti *Degree in Abscntia Renea Lynn Girardi Donnelle M. Kingsley J. Erik Mace Mark William Makowski *'s JudithA. Murphg *'s'5 Ann M. O'Keefe Noelle Marie Puza James J. Shandra Aziz Saliba Shunnara Christopher R. Tgukodg Amg BethWesleg Christopher J. Yaccarino Leah Yurcho sAlpha Sigma Lambda 11 sDelta Mu Delta �School of Business, Society and Public Policy - Continued Business Administration * Martin L. Wentz *'5 Anthong J. LaFratte, Jr. Economics ]s John Kelly Joseph II International Studies * PJ Crawford Political Science Louis Joseph Mamell Ati Sateh At Shami Jacqueline M. Baldesari Jeanette M. Beierle Rachael Anne Burke Matthew S. Dziedzic JeffreU Brian Killino Nicole Krushnowski Drew Marko III t7 Rotcann N. Moruan Ia KristenA. Murphy Elementarg Education, Second Major Michael Dauid O'sulliuan Kristi Jog Schutz Bill G. Sincauage Patricia A. Smith James Phillip Tolerico, Jr. Sociology Chris Bonsall Kimberly Ann Courtneg Psychology, Second Major Marc J. DeStefano Mark Thomas Kolanowski Linda Elliott Learn Psg cholog g, Second Maj or Wagne Meckley Amg Gagle Michel sAlpha Sigma Lambda 2Alpha Kappa Delta inAbsetztia t3 sDelta Mu Deka Omicron Delta Epsilon la Pi Sigma Npha Candidates for Putnsyluanio Teacher Certification *Degree - .17 t2 �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CAI\DIDAIES The School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Summo Cum Laude 1'21 Ann Marie Elizabeth Bolesta, Nursing Christina Marie Broum, Psychology 1'11'18 Heather A. Caualieri, Psychologg 1'14 E Jenkins, Bachelor of Music z Dauid Kathleen Anne Finley l{ent, Nursing 2'ts'18 MarU Jo Kosisher, Psgchology 1'14 Jessica Rae Martz, Bachelor of Music *'2'3'18 Judith M. Gluchanicz Nowak, Psychologg 1'16'18 1,10,14,15,16,20,23 Glenda Jog Race, Historg English, Second Major Elementarg Education, Second Degree 1'1s'16'20 Natalie J. Weber History German, Second Major a'21 Koren J. Arnold Ziagos, Nurstng Magna Cum Laude la Louis A. Bianco, Bachelor of Music Danielle Dorzinskg, Indiuidualized Studies Keith Allan Fishen Psychology Jennifer Ann Elizabeth Jordan, English 16'20 11'14 Communicatioru, Double Degrees Tbtiana Marta Karpinich, English Dauid Jon Michaels, Psychologg E lementarg E du cat ion, S e cond Maj or u'ts 7i7ylethr E. Pierce, Historg 18 Michelle C. Romanchick, Psychologg s'11'14 Martha Ann Schneider, Psychology Elementarg Education, Second Maj or 14'16 Thomas Parker Stitzer, Bachelor of Music 4'12'16 Aaron C. Stoker, Communications 12 Heidi Froncesca Van0ssendelft, Communications Cum Laude 12 Jack A. Craft, Jr., Communications 21 Doreen Lenore Fanton, Nursing ]a Michael J. Haggerty, Bachelor of Music 11'14 Laura Alice Jurgaitis, Art 12 Lori J. Kaschak, Communications 21 Tangia Lynn Mychak, Nursing Christopher John Sleboda, Bachelor of Fine Arts 18 Marie Elizabeth Sumski, Psychologg 21 MonaYale, Nursing a Jennifer Ann Elizabeth Yechimowicz, Psychologg Absentia l Alpha Chi 2Alpha l{appa Delta 3Alpha Sigma Lambda Chi Alpha Epsilon Honors in English Kappa Delta Pi la Lambda Pi Eta Candidates for Pennsyluania Teacher Certification Psi Chi Phi Alpha Theta Phi Eta Sigma nSigma Tau Delta x Uniuersity Scholar Sigma Theta Tau *Degree in a 11 10 12 15 18 16 21 13 �The School of Liberal Arts and Hurnan Sciences - Continued Art Cynthia A. Brandt Meghan LaVigna * PhiW Regnolds Price Christopher J. Wlliams Bachelor of Music * 14 Kellg Kathleen Keating Rgan Kofron: Communications Mary Michele Morgan Mariel A. Betron Jessica Nicole Bierbower Robert E. Bozzonetti Joel M. O'Donnell Chris t ine Alg s s a Pau alkis Jason Randall Catlin 12 Regina Andred Frappolli 12 Edward John Kobesky Vincent John LaSorsa Melissa Lgnn Matuszkiewicz Tara L. Rusnok Ifimberley Rgan * KarenMaie Sabol 12 BernardA. Seeman Blementary Education 14rs'18 Heather Lgnn Howell *Degree inAbsentia u Candidates for Pennsyluanio Teacher DLambda Pi Eta C-ertification 74 15 Phi Alpha Theto ki 18 Chi �The School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences - Continued English la il Lisa Borletta Tammy Ann Brunori Daaid E. Cundeg Theatre Arts, Second Major ]a Denise Stelacone la Taro Brooke Triuelpiece la April Leigh Walter (Posthumously) Tammg A. Cgprich Ia Tlacy L. Engle History * WilliamTArnos Christopher Todd *'14 Daniel Mark Mallog la Paul Tgter Mishuk la Sonya Ormsbg Bresset TaraArmDfuolito Erin L. Johrxon lTacey ArmMacilIillan *Degree kAbsantia Nicole Marie Smith Christy A. Palilonis Edmund R. Zych laCandidates for Paaxylaania Teacher 15 Mificotion nSigmaTau Delta �The School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences - Continued Nursing * MelissaA. Bommer Jody Lynn Brozoskie Sharon Ann Carr 21 Doreen G. Cole KarenA. Peggs Toni Noel Pitman Michelle Lynn Porter Stacie Ann Helen Powers 21 PaulaAnnPraschak Ami L. Price 21 Me,lissa L. Rickard Pamela Rindgen-Goyne Nancy M. Ritter Catherine Rusgnyk Jennifer Shipierski Gina Marie Solensky Michelle M. Soloueg Joan Michdl Sott Tricia Ann Stadulis Megan Elizabeth Stair 1'21 Laurel Anne Steuens Cheryl Ann T MacDonald Sweet Tara Ann Towers 21 TheresaA.Vasquez Kimberlg Webb *'21 Patricia S. Williams Max A. Yesalauage il * * Kathleen Costanzo Tamatha Lynn Currg il Marjorie J. DeAngelo * Samantha Euers 21 Joseph T Fleese Stacey Lee Grudzinski DauidWilliam Grunza 21 Heather Maureen Hahn * Emily R. Jaikes Tara C. Keegan 21 Suson Marie Krasnauage 18'21 21 Susan M. Kurlandski Amg Lgnn Leighton l{imberly A. Loskie Iris Mare *'21 Rita Teresa Metcalf Marie Mican John Bradley Mrugal Lgnette Nichols *Degree in Absentia l Alpha Chi 16 18 Psi Chi 21 Stgma Theta Tau �The School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences - Continued Psychology la Pamela Agnes Pascoe Richard Emmert Banas Gino G. Bartoli Michele Lgnn Benolken 16 Angelo M. Bobbin ]a Anna Maria S. Caccia E lementary Elementory Education, Second Major Education, Second Major 18 Cynthia Gabrielle Chametski Miriam Eileen Coffey Renae,4nn Dymond Duane Euan Furman Jennifer Marie Gennaro Jason Collin Haight Lorie A. Heft 14'1s'18 Heather Lynn Howell William Nicholas Pecuch Robert John Pisack Christina Lee Poff Kelly Ann Raua * Rebeccalane Reese ]a Ilicia M. Rodgers Elementary Education, Double Degrees ]a Kathrgn D. Rowan Elementary Second Major Arthur Schell Shaum Smith ]a Suzanne Elizabeth Swartz Joseph Elementary Education, Second Major Second Degree Shellg Vagnarelli ]a Melodg A. Janosky * E ducation, Sociology, Second Major Pamela Maria Kelly Lisa Marie Kinns Jeffrey Bruce Walsh Linda Denise Ward 2,18 potr'c'o L. Ward Keli Eileen Kodila Jennifer Marie Kutz Teresa A. Lencouich ]a Vanessa Marie Malinowski 18 Elementary Education, Second Major Michael G. Moschella Christine Moss Andrew Robert Noble Heather AnnWells Matthew A. Wilkin Darren M. Williams Marissa Zambri Theatre Arts Todd ta Mikel Lundquist Absentia 2Alpha Kappa Delta Certification Phi Alpha Theta 16Phi Eta Sigma 18Psi Chi *Degree in Condidates for Penrugluania kacher 17 r ]s �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CAI\DIDATES The School of Science and Engineering Summa Cum Laude 122 Christine J. Berezich, Earth and Enuironmental Sciences Ann Marie Blasick, Mechanical Engineertng 1J6 Jennifer A. Escarge, Computer Science 1,7'8'16'22 Sean Nicholas Higginson, Biology 1,7,8'22 Astf Mohammad llyas, Biologg 1'22 John D. Kearne4, Biology 1'22 Richard Henry Kutz III, Biochemistrg 1'7'8'23 Lee C. Megers, Biologg 1,16 Carrie Ann Victoria Mohila, Biochemistrg 1'16 Heather R. Peterman, Biochemistrg 16'22 Dauid Cug Reel, Jr., Biologg 1'7'8'22 Melanie Jule Skrocki, Btologg 1'7'8'16'22 Emily Beth VanLente, Biologg e'16'1e'23 ,Ulagna Cum Laude 1e'22 Mark M. Broiakowski, Earth And Enuironmental Sciences Chris Jennifer Carling, Biologg Mario Rose Ciuferri, Biology 16'1e Robert J. Costello III, Enuironmental Engineering * John P. Deuaney, Mechanical Engineering 1,7,8 KorenAnn Ephlin, Biology e'16'1s'2s Anthong M. Kakiel, Jr., Mechanical Engineering 1 Elise Janell Nelsut, Biologg 22 Brian Redmond, Chemistrg 16 Scott Kenneth Schonewolf, Biology 22 Thomas John Suab, Biochemistry 7,8,23 Julie Kag Werkheiser, Biology Melissa Ann Whetstone, Medical Technologg l Chi Guthrie Scholor I Honors i4 Biology le Sigma Xi Phi Eta Sigma Sigma Pi Sigma Alpha 'n 7 22 l8 in Erygineerin7 'llglrgrs 23 Uniuersity Scholar �The School of Science and Engineering - Continued Cum Laude Nate Aaron Brennan, Biology 7'8'16'22 Noell Ann Brooks, Biologg 8'a Glendon E. Cook, Biology 16'2 Sarah Rae Friedrich, Biochemistrg 16 Patrick J. Keane, Computer Science e'le Rradleu R. Klotz, Materials Engineering le Brad Michael Kreschollek, Mechanical Engineering le Frank C. Natitus, Enuironmental Engineering Amy Marie O'Boyle, Biologg 7'8'22 Purui Yogesh Parikh, Biologg 7'8,16,22 Brett A. Sachse, Biologg 22 Antoine Sater, Electrical Engineering le Peter Stchur III, Chemistrg le Brian Steams, Enuironmental Engineering 6' 16'1 e'22 6Eto b Phi Eta Jeffrey E. Szymona, Computer Science Martin Charles Vinourski, E lectrical Eng ineering Nu Tcuthie Scholar sHonors in Biology sHonors inEnginuring Sigma ls Sigma Pi Sigma 2 Sigma Xi %Wgoming Valley Heolth Care Sdnlar Kqpa 19 �The School of Science and Engineering - Continued Biochemistry 22 Tlacy 16'22 Lynn Gibbs Lisa Michelle Tinneg Biology Albert Spunar Walter Baron Volinski, Jr. Michael J. Wassel, Jr. WilliamJ. Zigmund Rened Frances Casterline John Paul Labert PeggU Kitsa Lekas Tongo Mag Masenheimer Chemistry 22 22 Matthew J. Connor LauroL.Rhodes Biologg, Second Major 22 Staceg Anne Gorski 22 Janet S. Stephens Computer Information Systems Alan Wagne V Chernick Robert J. Moser, Jr. C. Nouitsky Computer Science * Donald James Bailey Christopher S. Ratchford 17 Gretchen M. Schlagnhaufer Political Science, Second Major Daniel J. Zugarek Earth and Environmental Science Chr is t op her Cunning ham Melissa Mgshak Frank S. Romeo, Jr. Anthong P Rgmar * Degree in Absentia 16Phi Eta Sigma Frank J. Shuba Bryan R. Silueri Joseph B. Vilcheck ]a Jessica M. Wkser Stephen Woronicak Todd J. Gattens la Candidates for Pennsgluania Teacher Certification 22 17 Sigma Xi Pi Sigma Alpha �The School of Science and Engineering - Continued Electrical Engineering * Jaime Luis Prats le Dauid James Donlin 6'22 Mike P Handley * RonaldJamesMancuso * Shagla C. Slusser BrianWilliams Brian H. Potoeski Engineering lvlanagement Azarewicz Lee Ann Christine AllenYong-Ung Lee Richard Paul Pietras Environmental Engineering Bracken Dauies * Michael J. Dutko Dauid J. Habowski Shawn Robert Harden 1e'22 Robert D. Horenskg Paul J. Thomas J. Munag, Jr. ls Mark Thomas William Patrick Pastewait le Chad Edward Pindar Tawnga R. Rabuck 22 Joson S. S#es Paula Lgn VanFossen Jeffreg Joseph Kotz lVlaterials Engineering 16'1e Dauid Rgan ls Brian Douglas Pfeifer Gangaware Mathematics *,14 Dauid A. * Degree in Brudnicki Absmtia nPhi Nu la Candidotes for Penruyluania Teacher Certification Sigma lsSigma Pi Sigma zSigmaXi Eta Kappa Eta 6 21 �The School of Science and Engineering - Continued Mechanical Engineering te Lubomir Handl Edward J. Baneuich Ronald D. Cappellini, Jr. BrianJ. Chamigo Marc Kerr Fontinell 16,1e Christopher Grgmko Robert Hampshire .George E. l,ear, Jr. Paul McAndrew Ronald Joseph Meager le Richard M. Tym Physics Ia Reginald Stancil la Candidates for Pavxyluania Teacher Certification 22 16PhiEtaSigma ESigrno Pi Sigilna �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CAI\DIDATES Wilkes University Hershey Ivledical School Allopathic Program - Summa Cum Laude Barry L. Careg Wilkes University New England College Optometry Program - Cum Laude HelenJ. Chandoha 23 �Scholarly Societies 1 2 3 a 5 6 7 8 e Dqnotes Membership inAtpha Chi, the National College Honor Scholarship Society. Denotes Membership inAlpha Kappa Delta, the Intemational Honorary Societg in Sociology. Denotes Membership in the Eta Pi Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda, the honor societg recognizing the academic excellence of adult part-time students. Denotes Membership in Chi Alpha Epsilon, the Honorary Society which recognizes students who were admitted to the Uniuersity through Higher Education Access Opportunity programs. Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Delta Mu Delta, the National Honor Societg in Business Administration. Denotes Membership in the Kappa Beta Chapter of Eta Kappa Nu, the Intemotional Electrical Engineering Honor Societg. Denotes Membership in the Guthrie Premedical Scholars Program. Denotes Honors in Biologg. Denotes Honors in Engineering. 10 11 Denotes Honors in English. 12 Intemational Honorarg Society in Education. Denotes Membership in Lambda Pi ETA, the National Honorary Societg in Denotes Membership in the Phi Phi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the Communications. 13 Denotes Membership in Omicron Delta Epsilon, the National Honorary Societg in Economics. 14 15 Denotes Condidates for Pennsgluania Teacher Certification. Denotes Membership in Phi Alpha Theta, the National Honorarg Societg in Historg. 16 Denotes Membership in Phi Eta Sigma, the National Honor Societg for College Freshmen. 17 Dqnotes Membership in Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Societg. 18 ]e in National Honorarg Societg in Psychology. Denotes Membership in Sigma Pi Sigma, the National Honorarg Societg of Denotes Membership Psi Chi, the Physics students. 20 Denotes Membership in Sigma Tau Delta, the National Honorary Society in English. 21 22 23 % * Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the International Honor Societg for Nursing. Denotes Membership in and acknowledgment by Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society. Denotes Membership in Uniuersity Scholars. Denotes Membership in the Wyoming Valley Health Care System Premedical Scholars Program. Degree in absentia 24 �Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Michele LUnn Benolken Tonya May Masenheimer Mariel A. Betron Lee C. Megers ,Ann Marie Carrie Ann Victoria Mohila Blasick Paul J. Bracken Elise Janell Nelsen Christina Marie Brown Michael George Noone Heather A. Caualieri Amg Marie O'Boyle Cynthia Gabrielle Charnetski Purui Yogesh Parikh Glendon E. Cook Wlliam Patrick Pastewait Karen Ann Ephlin Heather R. Petermon Jennifer A. Escarge Christina Lee Poff Doreen Lenore Fanton Glenda Joy Race Regina Andrea Frappolli Brett A. Sachse Douid Ryan Gangaware Scot t Kenneth Michael J. Haggerty Melanie Jule Skrocki Sean Nicholas Higginson Aaron C. Stoker Asif Mohammad llgas H e i di Frances c a VanE s s endelft Erin L. Johnson Paula Lyn VanFossen Tetiana Marta Karpinich Emily BethVanLente Kathleen Anne Finley Kent Leah Yurcho 25 Schonewolf �The University ![ace and Presidential Chain of Office The mace and the presidential chain of office used in academic celebratiorx represent traditions dating to the sixteenth centurg. The mace symbolizes the authoritg of the uniuersity and the chain of office designates the prestdentiol leadership of the academg. The Wilkes Uniuersity mace and presidential chain of office were gifts of local donors and were first used in 1970 at the inauguration of the second president of Wilkes. Theg were designed bg Ottie Hill Chwalek'61 and executed by I{urt Matzdorf, a nationally recognized gold and siluersmith from the State Uniuersity of New York at New Paltz, New Pahz, New York. The Uniaersitg Mace The sterling siluer mace has a gilt knob at its base and a gilt circle at the top bearing the inscription "Wilkes College 1933." The bowl, rising aboue the neck of the mace, signifies Wilkes-Bateb role as a melting pot, forming a neu and uigorous communitg of people from many different backgrounds. This therne is reiterated in the inscription of the Uniuersitgb motto "Unitg Amidst Diuersity" which surrounds the upper part of the bowl. The gilt flame symbolizes the enlightenment gained from higher education, while the piece of anthracite coal set in the center of the flame commemorates the origin of the Uniuersity in a communitg lmown for its coal mining past. The Presidential Chain of Office altemating bowk and gilt flames, repeating the motif of the mace. On the front of the fourfoot chain hangs a gilt seal of Wilkes which is suspended from a cluster of oak leaues with acoms, suggesting the strength and sturdiness of future guterations. On the back of the Presidential Chain of Office is a stluer portrait of Dr. Eugme S. Farleg, the first President of Wilkes. Dr. Farleg\ portrait is surrounded bg gilt oak leaues commemorating his strong leadership of the emerging institution. The Presidential Chain of Office, created from sterling siluer, has 26 �RALSTON FIELD personnel are available for first aid assistance and - Medical emergencies. They are located in the tent at the west end of the football FIRST AID field. Should you need assistance please contact an usher or a security officer. PHOT0GMPHS and VIDE0TAPING commencement participants and - only personnel are allowed on the field. Photographs and videos may be taken from seating areas and the macadam track surrounding the field after the processional is completed. A photograph will be taken of each graduate as the diploma is presented by the President. Avideotape of the entire ceremony will also be made available to interested graduates. REST ROOMS Rest rooms are available under the home bleachers and at the west end of the field. - BEVEMGES Soda is available for purchase at the concession stand. Proceeds from the sale of soda will benefit the General Scholarship Fund. - TELEPHONE A phone is available at the concession stand for local calls and those responding to paging devices. - Local police will direct traffic following the ceremony. please with security and police officers and follow their directions as they attempt to alleviate traffic congestion. TMFFIC - cooperate 27 r �ARNAI.]D C. MARTS SPORTS AI{D CONFERENCE CENTER personnel are available for first aid assistance at the First FIRST AID - Medical Aid station located in the lobby. Should you need assistance please contact an usher or a security officer. limitations, safety and control, no one, and members of the press with appropriate credentials, will be allowed access to the stage area for the purpose of taking pictures or video-tapin$. A photograph will be taken of each graduate as the diploma is presented by the President. A videotape of the entire ceremony will also be made available to interested graduates. - Because of space except the professional photographer PICTURE-TAKING Rest rooms are accessible from the first and second floor lobbies. REST ROOMS Rest rooms are also located on the lower level. - BEVEMGES Water is available at the drinking fountains on the first floor of the building. Soda is available for sale at the concession stand in the lobby. Proceeds from the sale of soda will benefit the General Scholarship Fund. - TELEPHONE-Pay telephones are available on the lower level and the second floor. Local police will divert traffic from the front of the Marts Center following the ceremony. Please cooperate with the police officers and follow their directions as they attempt to alleviate traffic congestion. 28 ��N}IERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waues of grain, For purple mountain majesties aboue the fruited plain. O America! America! God shed his grace on thee, And crown thg good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. O beautiful for patriot dream that sees begond the years, Thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmed bg human tears. America!America! God shed his groce on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. Words bg Katherine Lee Bates Music bg Samuel A. Ward ALIUA IUATER Wilkes, our Alma Mater, We pledge our hearts to thee, Honor, faith, and couroge, Iluth and logaltg, In our work and in our pleasure, Guide us as a friend; We shall alwags loue thee, Logal to the end. Thou shalt lead us onward In search of finer things. May we find the wisdom That thy spirit brings. May our deeds of loue and seruice Euer swell thy fame - Wilkes, we stand to greet thee! Glory to thg name. Words and Music bg Eleanor C. Farley � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commencement Programs, 1941-2020 Description An account of the resource Wilkes College and Wilkes University Commencement programs from 1941 when the college was a satellite campus of Bucknell University through Winter 2020. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1941-2020 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF files Type The nature or genre of the resource Programs Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource May 17, 1997 50th Annual Spring Commencement Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/7460337aa3b0b8f609a3985a7df6900b.pdf cf29afc6d87d0fb795d83676214dee24 PDF Text Text WILI(ES UNIVERSITY ^{i C O M ilI E NC E PTE NT- C ONVO CAT I ON Thursday August 28, 1997 11:15 o.m. Edward Darling, Jr. Theatre Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts l,Vilkes Uniuersity Wilke s -Bane, Pennsy laania �TIONORARY DEGREE DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS ............... Gsoncp L. Feuuon, Jn. Product of Franklin Street Public School in Wilkes-Barre and Wyoming Seminary, Class of 1931, graduate of Princeton University, Class of 1935, and of Dickinson Law School, Class of 1938. Admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 1939 where he became and remains the most knowledgeable land lawyer in Luzerne and adjacent counties. Early purchaser of land at tax sales with an environmentalist's concerns, he is giving a major piece of land to Wilkes University to be sold to the Wildlands Conservatory to keep forever wild, a benefaction to both the University and the Commonwealth. A world traveler to see and photograph birds and other wildlife, to collect unusual rocks, and to fish in far off rivers and lakes, he is a lover and preserver of nature's beauty. Wth his late wife, Hilda, an alumna of Bucknell University Junior College, he has committed his financial substance to Wilkes University, to help bring culture and enlightenment to the youth of Wyoming Valley. AIryARD EUGENE S. FARLEY MEMORIAL ALUMNI AWARD Wllnm P. MoNracur, '68, M'77 The Eugene S. Farley Memorial Alumni Award is presented annually to an alumnus/a of any degree program at Wilkes University who epitomizes the characteristics of an educated person as formulated and adopted by the Wilkes faculty in the 1948 creed, "Marks of an Educated Person." The recipient of this award is selected by The Alumni Association Board of Directors from nominees evaluated by the nominations committee. �t i WTLI{ES UNruERSITY Summer Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees Thursdag Morning August 28, 1gg7 at eleuen fifteen''o'clock �Order of Exercises *FANEARE ..... Aurelio Bonelli *pROCESSIONAL ...... Sonata for Wnds G.E Handel arr. Wolff ..!............... WELCOME J. Michael Lennon Vice President for Academic Affairs *INVOCATION.......... Rabbi Meir Rosenberg Rabbi, Congregation, Ohau Zedek Wilkes - B arre, Penrcg lumia *AMERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL ......Words bg Katherine GREETINGS............... I*e Bates Musicby SamuelA.Ward Eugene Roth'57 Chairman, Board of llustees Kenneth A. Broadt Chair, Facultg Affairs Council C.J. Copley'98 Pres ident, Student Gouemment EUGENE S. FARLEYALUMNUS P. Presentation 6y Rosenr S. CaPw' 50 Presidqnt Emeritus Professor of Accounting Emeritus *The audience is requested to rise. �Order of Exercl'ses CONFERRING OF ........ Gronco L. Fexuen, Jn. HONORARY Presentation 6y CHnlsroPHER N. Bnolsrrs , President DEGREE ADDRESS ...... Christopher N. Breiseth CONFERRING OF THE DEGREES *ALIvlr\ ......... Christopher N. Breiseth MAIER *BENEDICTION Eleanor C. Farles ..............:...... Reverend Dr. Robert M. Zanicky Pastor, First Presbyterian Church Wilkes - B arre, Penrx y lu ania *RECESSIONAL .......Ceremonial March J. S. Bach arr. Wolff Music bg Wilkes Uniaersity Brass Eruemble Jerome Campbell, Conductor *The audience is requested to rise. �IUASTER'S DEGREE CAI\IDIDAIES lVlaster of Business Administration Degree sYi Chen *Anthong C. Giardina Edward J. Kowalczyk, Jr. *James Patrick Thomas lvlaster of Health Administration Degree Deborah LgnnWood lVlaster of Science Degree with a major in Education * Sandralean Goodwin Deonna Denise Haruey *Matthew McCaffrey * Paul Sawka Rebecca A. Shedlock Marianne D. Telincho Joseph John Theobald Melanie JoWhitebread Dauid Taylor Williams Marie Ambrose * Robert Aulisio Gail L. Bama Kelly Anne Brislin * Beuerly L. Butt *Anne M. Crabtree * Euelgn M. Hinz Cunningham * Susan M. DeBella * Susan L. Dernpsey *Melissa Fron IVlaster of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering * Haitham M. Abul-Haija Master of Science Degree with a major in Nursing 6 Brook B. Bower Sheri Ann Naruseuicz Master of Science Degree with a major in lvlathematics John A. Loftus IVlaster of Science Degree with a major in Physics sHusam HamzaAbu-Safe -Degree inAbsentia 3Delta Mu Delta 4 sSigma Pi Sigma 6Sigma Theta Tau �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES School of Business, Society and Public Policy Summa Cum Laude l James L. Shander Sociologu Accounting Stephen J. Peterson *Jon C. Pitts II Philip Harris Siegel, Jr. EdwardA. Warunek, Jr. Bachelor of Business Administration *Michael K. Grohs Tammy Marie Hall 2's Lisa M. Hannum Steuen J. Rector Michael R. Schaffner * Paula A. Telep Business Administration 3 Donna Janet Euans Economics Walter Michael Tucker, Jr. I i Political Science ? Kristina Renae Fish *Degree inAbsentia lAlpha Kappa Delta 'zAlpha Sigma Lambda sDeka Mu Delta �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CAT{DIDATES School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Magno Cum Laude Nicole Thuella, Psychologg Bachelor of Fine Arts Mark RichardWallace Bachelor of lvlusic Christopher Hemmer English * Brenda Lgnn Giza Orehotskg History aThomas John Stauitzski, Jr. Psychology Danielle Angleg 2 Ralph J. Coury Kimberly D. Gerrity Keri Ann McDermott C hris t ine M ar ie Perfet t o Elementory Education, Second Major Hollg Jean Spitalik *Degree in Absmtia 2Alpha Sigmo l,ambda a Candidates for Pauayluania Teachqs Certification 6 �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CAI\IDIDATES School of Science and Engineering Summa Cum Laude 57Vinh Ngoc Pham, Electrical Engineering Biolo9y * Douglas Lentz Eleanor Heather Quick Computer Information Systems *Augustus J. Wellings III Earth and Environmental Science Geoffreu B. Little Electrical Engineering John Franklin Hitchcock Anthong M. Kniolek II Environmental Engineering Charles L. Riddle Mathematics a,* *Degree in Absentia a Colleen McGarry Candidates for Puauyluania Teachers Certilication Sigma TEta Kappa Nu sSigma Pi �1 Denotes Membership inAlpha Kappa Delta, the Intemational Honorary Societg in Sociology 2 Denotes Membership in the Eta Pi Chapter of Atpha Sigma Lambda, the Honor Societg recognizing the acodemic excellence of adutt part-time students. 3 Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Delta Mu Delta, the National Honor Society in Business Administration. a s 6 Denotes Candidates for Penrsyluanio Teacher Certification. Dqtotes Membership in Sigma Pi Sigma, the National Honorary Societg Phgsics students. Denotes Membership in Sigma ?heta Tau, the National Honorary Society Nurstng. 7 Denotes Membership in the Kappa Beta Chapter of Eta Kappa Nu, the Intemational Electrical Engineering Honor Society. * of Degree in absentia. Honor cords-signify membership in a scholarly society. in �The University Mace and Presidential Chain of Office The mace and the presidential chain of office used in academic celebrations represent traditions dating to the skteenth century. The mace symbolizes the authoritg of the uniuersity and the chain of office designates the presidential leadership of the academy. The Wilkes Uniuersitg mace and presidential chain of office were gifts of local donors and were first used in 1970 at the inauguration of the second president of Wilkes. Theg were designed bg Ottie Hill Chwalek'61 and executed by Kurt Matzdorf, a nationallg recognized gold and siluersmith from the State Uniuersity of New York at New Paltz. The Uniaersitg Moce gilt knob at its base ond a gilt circle at the top bearing the inscription "Wtlkes College 1933." The bowl, rising oboue the neck of the mace, signifies Wilkes-Bareb role as a melting pot, forming a neu and uigorous community of people from mang different backgrounds. Thk theme is reiterated in the inscription of the Uniuersitg's motto "Unity Amidst Diuersitg" which sunounds the upper part of the bowl. The gilt flame sgmbolizes the enlightenment gained from higher education, while the piece of anthracite coal set in the center of the flame commemorotes the origin of the Uniuersitg in a communitg lmoum for its coal mining past. The sterling siluer mace has a The Presidential Chain of Office The Presidential Chain of Office, created from sterling siluer, has altemating bowk and gilt flames, repeating the motif of the mace. On the front of the fourfoot chain hangs a gilt seal of Wilkes which is suspended from a cluster of oak leaues with acorr$, suggesting the strength and sturdiness of future generatiotx. On the back of the Presidential Chain of Office is a siluer portrait of Dr. Eugene S. Farleg, the lirst President of Wilkes. Dr. Farlegb portrait is surrounded by gilt oak leaues commemorating his strong leadership of the emergtng institution. �HONORARY DEGREE DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS .............. Gnonce L. FeNNen, Jn. Product of Franklin Street Public School in Wilkes-Barre and Wyoming Seminary, Class of 1931, graduate of Princeton University, Class of 1935, and of Dickinson Law School, Class of 1938. Admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 1939 where he became and remains the most knowledgeable land lawer in Luzerne and adjacent counties. Early purchaser of land at tax sales with an environmentalist's concerns, he is giving a major piece of land to Wilkes University to be sold to the Wildlands Conservatory to keep forever wild, a benefaction to both the University and the Commonwealth. A world traveler to see and photograph birds and other wildlife, to collect unusual rocks, and to fish in far off rivers and lakes, he is a lover and preserver of nature's beauty. With his late wife, Hilda, an alumna of Bucknell University Junior College, he has committed his financial substance to Wilkes University, to help bring culture and enlightenment to the youth of Wyoming Valley. AT,VARD EUGENE S. FARLEY The Eugene S. Farley Memorial Alumni Award is presented annually to an alumnus/a of any degree program at Wilkes University who epitomizes the characteristics of an educated person as formulated and adopted by the Wlkes faculty in the 1948 creed, "Marks of an Educated Person." The recipient of this award is selected by The Alumni Association Board of Directors from nominees evaluated by the nominations committee. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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. 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Title A name given to the resource August 28, 1997 Summer Commencement-Convocation Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Program https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/8a5290904db9526fc264ac020f1ceccf.pdf 574f32bfe076be3c6fcb8d29159d9008 PDF Text Text WILI(ES UNIVERSITY Winter Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees Thursdag Ionuary 15, 1998 11:15 a.m. Edward Darling Jr. Theatre at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts Wilkes Uniuersity Wilke s - B arre, Penns g luania �HONORARY DEGREES The following honorary degrees are awarded to two pioneers in the development of a modern health care system in the Wyoming Valley after World War II. In particular, they inspired and helped design the Wlkes college/Flahnemann Medical School program whereby from 1972 to 1981 more than 150 promising pre-med students became doctors, prepared to provide family practice medicine, particularly for rural and small urban communities. Much of the leadership among doctors in Northeastern Pennsyhania today comes from glraduates of this Wlkes/ Hahnemann program, fulfilling the vision of Dr. Charles E. Myers and Dr. Lester Saidman, who together have provided more than one hundred years of medical service to the people of the Wyoming Valley. CHenr.ns E. MvnRs, M.D........... DOCTOR OF SCIENCE Renaissance Man. Undergraduate and Medical School degrees from the University of Pennsylvania Paratrooper in the U.S. Mediial Corps during World War II. Leader locally and throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in his field of Intemal Medicine, specializing in pulmonary diseases. Developed first free clinic for disabled miners, focusingl particularly on victims of miners'asthma. Innovator in development of group practice with the Associated [ntemists of Wyoming Valley. Chief of Staff and Chief of the Department of Medicine at Wlkes-Barre General Hospital. Gifted painter of landscapes both natural and manshaped throughout the world. Environmentalist and author of a study on the return of the shad to the Upper Susquehanna River. Historian of the colonial era of his native Wyoming Valley, publishing through the Wlkes University Press.4 Connecticat Yankee in Pennl Woods, on his ancestor, Thomas Bennet. - - Lpsran SrulueN, M.D........... ..DOCTOR OF SCIENCE Inspiring teacher and master in the art of healing. Undergraduate and Medical School degrees from Temple University. Military service during World War II in the Philippines and in Japan. Specialist in Family Practice Medicine. Innovator in providing comprehensive medical services through the t^ake Noxen Clinic after 1954 to the surrounding region. Medical Director of the Rural Health Corporation ofLuzerneCounty from 1970 to 1975. Director of first Physician's Assistant trainingi program in Pennsylvania. Director of Medical Education at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital in charge of extern and internship programs and initiator of round-the-clock emergency care in 1968. His philanthropy exemplified by an endowment to Temple Israel for a new Torah scroll and by his being twice a Founder of Hadassah Hospital in Israel. �WILKES UIVruERSITY Winter Commencement for the Conferring of Degrees Thursday Morning Jonuory 15, 1998 at eleuen fifteen o'clock �Urder o'f Exercises XF'ANFARE *PROCESSIONAL *INVOCATION.......... Reverend Dr. Charles E. Johns'63 Pastor, Church of Christ Uniting King s t on, P enns g lu ani a *AMERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL .............. Words by Katherine Lee Bates Music bU Samuel A. Ward GREETINGS............... Eugene Roth'57 Chairman, Board of Tlustees Kenneth A. Broadt Chair, Facultg Affairs Council Susan A. Talbot'98 Member Class of 1998 *Theaudience is requested to rise. �Order of Exercr'ses CONFERRING OF HONOMRY DBGREES .......;.......... Dr. Charles Myers Dr. Lester Saidman Presentotion by Christopher N. Breiseth, President CONFERRING OF THE DEGREES *ALMA MAIER *BENEDICTION ..... Christopher N. Breiseth Eleanor C. Farleg ...... Ahron D. Abraham Cantor, Tbmple Israel Wilkes - B ane, Penrx y lu onia XRECESSIONAL *The audience is requested to rise. Music prouided bg the Wilkes Uniuersity Faculty Alumni Brass Ensemble William Teubner, Joseph DeVbia, Ed Erain and Phil lonna - �IT{ASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATES Master of Business Administration Degree Randi Audi-Dauis *'a Lisa Ann Gaito * MaureenAnn Gaglord *'a Theresa Kiwior * Philip James Mertz * Andre N. Milutin Elena Corina Niculescu-Mihai *,a Marg M. Fitzgerald Roselle a Henrg P Seager a Shashirekha Sundaram a John G. Sgnoski James Dauid Thomas, Jr. * Jeanette Christine Wachs IVlaster of Health * Administration Degree Mark Tbmeo Master of Science Degree with a major in Education * Colleen Good Gatrone * Patricia A. McDonnell Ilaster of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering * Scott Thomas Smith Master of Science Degree with a major in Nursing *'10 Theresa Ann Bauman Patchoski Master of Science Degree with a major in lvlathematics Donald J. Tlgbulski, Jr. John E Zemetro 'Degree in absentia a Delta Mu Delta Io Sigma Theta Tau �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDAIES School of Business, Society and Public Policy Summa Cum Laude ],a Eric Pucilowski, Business Administration L'a Susan A. Talbot, Business Administration Magna Cum Laude sl Stephanie L. Bass, Business Administration 1,s'a Leonard T Hill, Jr, Business Administrotion Cum Laude a Janet Marie Norton, Business Administration 3,4 Deborah Andres, Accounting Karen Bamousky, Accounting Tracg Ann Banks, Business Administration Marchella Lis a Belling hieri, Business Administrat ion * Stellamaria Elgsia Benueniste, Business Administration *'a Meluin E. Feldcamp, Business Administration Robert Collins Felton, Jr., Business Administration Michael J. Graham, Business Administration *'s'a June Jenkins, Business Administration Holly Krubitzer, Business Administration a Michael McTieman, Business Administration a Daria Amico Merrick, Business Administration Keuin E. Mgers, Business Administration a Michelle Rose Nash, Business Administration Donald P Ricko, Jr., Business Administration a Joseph P. Russo, Business Administration Joeg Hill, Political Science 3 2 *Degree in absentia Melanie Draus, Sociologg Thomas Williams, Sociologg t sAlpha Sigma Lambda Alpha Chi a Deha Mu Delta 'Alpha Kappa Delta �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Summa Cum Laude e Sean C. Flannery, English Cum Laude 68 Brenda Alicia Skoronski, Psgchology Elementorg Education, Second Major Ron Plummer, Art Jason Lgnne Bass, Bachelor of Fine Arts Aldith Deleto Campbell, Communications Michael J. Gundersdorf, Communications Jennifer Ann Morrell, Communications * Keuin M. O'Bogle, Communications Keith Bradley Pacyna, Communications Laura Schmidt, Communications Michael S. Sobolewski, Communications s Micahel J. Majeski, English 6'7 Clara B. Hudson, Historg Anthony J. Pupa, Historg Brian Joel Strassman, History Michelle R. Fogleman, Nursing Toni Ann Koch, Nursing *' 6' 11 Tina Marie Brown, Psgchologg Elementarg Education, Second Degree * Lisa Capone, Psychology Lynn Churnetski, 8 8 Psy chology Todd Dauid Cottrell, Psgchologg Angelina Maria Thomasina Decknick, Psgchologg Elementary Education, Second Maior Ryan Robert Flgnn, Psychology History, Second Maior *'3 Dorina A. Mangan, Psgchologg 6 Maureen Ann Metz, Psgchology Karen Elizabeth O'Donnell, Psgchologg Elementarg Education, Second Maj or John W. Rosengrant, Psychology Jill Anne Soudas, Psgchologg * Judg A. Welch, Psgchology 8 Danielle Christa Yeakel, Psychology *Degree in absentia 7 PhiAlphaTheta ' Candidates for Pennsyluania kacher Certification 8 Psi Chi s Sigma Tau Delta 11 Uniuersity Scholar �BACHELOR'S DEGREE CANDIDATES School of Science and Engineering Summo Cum Laude 1'5 Joon Grmela Spainhour, Bialogg Magna Cum Laude *' 1's Chris Chon Moo Sung, Biologg Brian J. Goncheroski, Computer Information Sgstems Jason Jeremg Hollenbeck, Computer Information Sgstuns Christopher T. Court, Computer Science Mathematics, Second Major * Jeffrey J. Gleco, Earth and Enuironmental Science Jennifer M. Stec, Earth and Enuironmental Science Mari Jo Watchilla, Earth and Enuironmental Science Steuen M. Zukosky, Enuironmental Engineering * MarkWilliam Shiner, Mechanical Engineering *Degree in abssntia lAlpha Chi sHonors in Biologg �Scholarly Societies 1 2 3 a Denotes Membership in Alpha Chi, the National College Scholarship Honor Societg. Denotes Membership inAlpha Kappa Deka, the Intemational Honorarg Societg in Sociology. Denotes Membership in the Eta Pi Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda, the honor societg recognizing the academic excellence of adult part-time students. Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Delta Mu Deka, the National Honor Society in Business Administration. 5 Denotes Honors in Biologg. 6 Denotes Candidates for Putnsgluania ?eacher Certification. 7 Denotes Membership in Phi Alpha Theta, the National Honorary Societg in History. 8 e Denotes Membership in Psychologg. in Psi Chi, the National Honorary Society Denotes Membership in Sigma Tau Delta, the National Honorarg Society in English. t0 Denotes Membership in the Zeta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the International Honor Societg for Nursing. 11 Denotes Membership in Uniuersitg Scholars Society. * Degree in absentia Honor cords signify membership in a scholarly society. �The University Mace and Presidential Chain of Office The Uniuersity Mace and the Presidential Chain of Office used in academic celebrations represent tradittons dating to the sixteenth centurg. The mace sym- bolizes the authoritg of the uniuersitg and the chain of office designates the presidential leadership of the academy. The Wilkes lJniuersity Mace and Presidential Chain of Office were gifts of local donors and were first used in 1970 at the inauguration of the second president of wilkes. They were designed bg ottie Hill chwalek '61 and executed by Kurt Matzdorf, a nationally recognized gold and siluersmith from the State Uniuersity of New York at New Paltz. The Uniaersitg Mace gilt knob at its base and a gilt circle at the top bearing the inscription "wilkes college 1933." The bowl, rising aboue the neck of the mace, signifies wilkes-Barre's role as a melting pot, forming a neu and uigorous community of people from mang different backqrounds. This theme is reiterated in the inscription of the {Jniuersitg! motto "[]nitg Amidst Diuersity' which surrounds the upper part of the bowl. The gilt flame sgmbolizes the enlightenment gained from higher education, while the piece of anthracite cool set in the center of the flame commemorates the origin of the uniuersitg in o community known for its coal mining past. The sterling siluer mace has a The Presidential Chain of Offtce The Presidcntial Chain of Office, created from sterling siluer, has alternating bowls and gilt flames, repeating the motif of the mace. On the front of the four-foot chain hongs a gilt seal of Wilkes which is suspended from a cluster of oak leaues with acorns, suggesting the strength and sturdiness of future generations. on the back of the Presidential Chain of Office is a siluer portrait of Dr. Eugene S. Forley, the first President of Wilkes. Dr. Farlegb portrait is surrounded bg gitt oak leaues commemorating his strong leadership of the emerging institution. �AIIIERICA THE BEAIJTIFUL O beautiful for spacious skies, for amber uoaes of grain, For purple mountain majesties aboae the fruitedplain. Americo! America! God shed his grace on thee, And croutn thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. beautiful for patriot's dream that sees beyond the years, Thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmed bg human tears. Arnerica! America! God shed his groce on thee, ,4nd croum thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. O Words by Katherine Lee Bates Music by Samuel A. Ward ALMA MATER Wilkes, our Alma Moter, We pledge our hearts to thee, Honor, faith, and couroge, Tluth and loyaltg, In our wofand in our pleasure, ' Guide us as a friend; shall always loue thee, Logal to the end. Thou shalt lead us onward In search of finer things. May we find the wisdom That thy spirit brings. May our deeds of loue and sentice Euer swell thy fame Wilkes, we stand to greet thee! Glory to thg name. We Words ond Music bg Eleanor C. Farleg A reception for graduotes ond their families will be held in the lobby of the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts immediatelg following the ceremony. { a � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commencement Programs, 1941-2020 Description An account of the resource Wilkes College and Wilkes University Commencement programs from 1941 when the college was a satellite campus of Bucknell University through Winter 2020. 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 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. 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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/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. 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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/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/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/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. 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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/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. 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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 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/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