197 Students Receive Degrees at Seton Hill's May 2006 Commencement
Michele M. Ridge, chair of Seton Hill’s board of directors, presided over the commencement ceremonies held in the Katherine Mabis McKenna Center on Seton Hill’s campus. Dr. Mary Ann Gawelek, vice president of academic affairs and dean of the University, presented the candidates for degrees, and Dr. JoAnne Boyle, Seton Hill president, conferred the degrees. U.S. Representative John P. Murtha served as commencement speaker. Dr. Mary Lou McLaughlin, creator of Family House, and Dr. William Stavisky, superintendent of the Greater Latrobe School District, both received honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees during the ceremony, while international business scholar Dr. Shuming Zhao received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters – Business Management degree. The Most Reverend Lawrence E. Brandt, Bishop of Greensburg, delivered the blessing to conclude the ceremonies.
See list below for a breakdown of the graduates and their degrees, by home residence.
Many of Seton Hill’s graduating seniors also received special honors during Seton Hill’s spring Honors Convocation held May 12, 2006. Students’ honors are noted following their majors in the list below.
Seton Hill University May 2006 Graduates
KOREA
Kwangju
Sr. Min Ah Ahn, B.A., Religious Studies, Honors: Michael Cantanzaro Award for Excellence in the Study of Theology
UNITED STATES
CALIFORNIA
Simi Valley, 93065
Gina Eachus, B.A., Political Science and English; Honors: Political Science Award
CONNECTICUT
Southington, 06489
Neha Bawa, B.A., English; Honors: Pasquale Di Pasquale Award for Academic Achievement and Contributions to the English Department, Sojourner Truth “Ain’t I A Woman” Award, Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities
GEORGIA
Decatur, 30034
Kaleeda Jenkins, B.A., Political Science; Honors: Susan B. Anthony Award
NEVADA
Henderson, 89074
Kristen Zullo, B.A., International Studies and Self-design in French; Honors: International Studies Award, Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities
NEW YORK
Port Leyden, 13433
Amanda Kraeger, B.M., Music; Honors: Outstanding Contribution in Music Award
OHIO
Ashtabula, 44004
Chelsea Spencer, B.A., Political Science
Dublin, 43016
Tyler Cox, B.A., Political Science
North Olmsted, 44070
Sarah Rosenberg, B.A., English
West Chester, 45069
Ashley Welker, B.A., English
PENNSYLVANIA
Acme, 15610
Jenna O'Brocto, B.A., English; Honors: Pasquale Di Pasquale Award for Academic Achievement and Contributions to the English Department
Adamsburg, 15611
Faith Klugh, B.A., Human Services
Aliquippa, 15001
Jamie Williams, B.A., Theatre; Honors: Theatre Program Academic Achievement Award
Altoona, 16602
Sarah Neff, B.S., Family & Consumer Sciences; Honors: Ellen H. Richards Outstanding Family and Consumer Sciences Award, Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities
Apollo, 15613
Rachel Crooks, B.A., Psychology
Avella, 15312
Hope Scott, B.S., Dietetics; Honors: Nutrition/Dietetics Excellence Award; Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities
Avonmore, 15618
Jenna Flick, B.A., Psychology; Honors: Psychology Academic Excellence Award
Beaver Falls, 15010
Lauren Ayer, B.A., Math
Bethel Park, 15102
Jaime Hickton, B.A., Political Science
Black Lick, 15716
Julie Zetkulic, B.A., Human Services; Honors: Outstanding Senior Human Services Award
Blairsville, 15717
Katie Aikins, B.A., English
Christina Hooker, B.S.W. and B.A., Social Work and Psychology
Carly Litvik, B.M., Music Therapy
Bridgeville, 15017
Stephen Zewe, B.A., Business and Spanish; Honors: Excellence in the Study of Business Award
Butler, 16001
Emily Graham, B.S., Family & Consumer Sciences
Carnegie, 15106
Michael Iorio, B.S., Business
Ryan Mangis, B.S., Computer Science
Carrolltown, 15722
Jessica Yeckley, B.F.A., Art; Honors: Artistic Merit Award – Visual Arts
Cheswick, 15024
Jamie Tommarello, B.A., Music
Clairton,15025
Lynea Rossi, B.A., Sociology
Claridge, 15623
Amie Skolak, B.A., Sociology
Connellsville, 15425
Amianne Labuda, B.A., Music
Andrea Martin, B.M., Music; Honors: Outstanding Contribution in Music Award; Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities
Bonnie Peperak, B.A., Psychology
Andrew Vargo, B.S., Business
Delmont, 15626
Stacy Estatico, B.A., Psychology
Derry, 15627
Paul Funk, M.A., Special Education
Molly Ridilla, B.S.W., Social Work; Honors: Outstanding Academic Achievement in Social Work
Erie, 16506
Maggie Fish, B.A., Psychology
Ernest, 15739
Jennifer Clayton, B.S., Accounting
Freeport, 16229
Rachel Buday, B.A., Psychology; Honors: Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities
Greensburg, 15601
Fe-Shon Crosby, B.A., Sociology
Vincent Curry, B.S., Biology; Honors: Sister Florence Marie Scott Award for Achievement in the Sciences
Alanna Daniels, B.A., Communications
Remlee Draher, B.S., Dietetics
Renee Duvall, B.M., Music
Dorian Fedkiw, M.A., Art Therapy
Mark Filosemi, B.S., Business; Honors: Excellence in the Study of Business Award
Anthony Gigliotti, B.A., Sociology
Nicole Gordon, B.A., Human Services
Duffy Greba, B.S.W. and B.A., Social Work and Psychology
Mary Lou Harbulak, B.A., Business
Lisa Harenski, B.A., Human Services
Thomas Hickes, M.B.A., Business Administration
Joann Kaminsky, M.B.A., Business Administration
Adam Kapalko, M.S., Physician Assistant
Samantha Kormanik, M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy
Lora Losier-Clayton, M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy
Ashley Marmol, B.S., Family & Consumer Sciences
Carmen Marotta, B.A., Psychology; Honors: Collegiate, Academic and Personal Success Award
Katie Marsteller, B.S., Family & Consumer Sciences and Spanish
Megan Martin, M.A., Elementary Education
Toshua Martin, B.A., Communications
Karlyn Matija, M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy
Jennifer Murphy, M.A., Art Therapy
Lisa Nave, B.S., Accounting
Katherine Newman, B.M., Music
Carly O'Brien, B.A., Art Therapy
Sarah Parana, B.A., Chemistry
Moira Richardson, B.A., English
Paula Schultz, B.A., Human Services
April Stefaniak, B.A., Psychology
Steve Temoshenka, B.S., Computer Science
Melissa Trecaso, B.A., Art
Deborah Tustin, M.B.A., Business Administration
Gretchen Zellner, B.S., Business
Grindstone, 15442
Deanna Buberniak, B.S., Business
Hunker, 15639
Chad Gabersek, B.S. and B.A., Business and Art; Honors: Visual Arts Program Award for Artistic Achievement
Indiana,15701
Nicholas Langham, B.A., Business
Irwin, 15642
Mary Kaye Denne, M.B.A., Business Administration
Shannon Gerstel, B.A., Spanish
Jeannette, 15644
Christine Benjamin, B.A., Communications
Shelby Berry, B.A., Business
Kristen Jones, B.A., Psychology
Katherine Lambert, B.A., English
Gregory Long, B.A., Business
Amanda MacAllister, M.S. and B.S., Physician Assistant
Kerstin Peters, B.S., Accounting
Peter Renwick, B.S., Computer Science
Jennifer Stinehour, B.A., Human Services
Danielle Terrell, B.S., Business
Richard Thoma, B.S., Business
Jefferson Hills, 15025
Marc Moatz, B.A., Sociology
Johnstown, 15906
Janice Antal, B.A., Chemistry
Latrobe, 15650
Stacey Armel, M.B.A., Business Administration
Denise Bauer, M.B.A., Business Administration
Tina Bricker, B.S., Business
Lindsay Dixon, B.S., Business
Sarah Fiedler, B.F.A., Art; Honors: Visual Arts Program Award for Artistic Achievement
Richard Leasure, M.B.A., Business Administration
Ashlee Lupchinsky, B.A., English
Nicole Migyanka, B.A., Human Services
Geoffrey Monsour, B.S., Business
Lisa Morella, B.S., Business; Honors: Excellence in the Study of Business Award
Mary Ann Musick, M.B.A., Business Administration
Cheryl Silinskas, M.A., Art Therapy
Tamara Slezak, B.S., Accounting
Melinda Thomas, M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy
Jeannette Tsikalas, B.A., Human Services
Leechburg, 15656
Constance Penman, M.B.A., Business Administration
Ligonier, 15658
Marjorie Peterson, B.S., Business
Charles Spiker, B.A., Human Services
Lower Burrell, 15068
Lisa Guido, B.S., Business
Caitlin Marietti, B.A., Theatre; Honors: Theatre Program Academic Achievement Award
Kathleen Shields, B.A., Theatre; Honors: Theatre Program Academic Achievement Award
Manor, 15665
Gregory Ruzicka, B.A., Music
McDonald, 15057
Terra Stumpf, B.A., Psychology
Middletown, 17057
Ashley Winch, B.S., Business
Midland, 15059
Mary Beers, B.A., Human Services
Monaca, 15061
Adrianne Scarsella, B.A., Spanish
Monongahela, 15063
Nicole Sadler, B.S.W., Social Work
Monroeville, 15146
John Clatty, B.S., Biology
Amber Cook, B.S., Business; Honors: Collegiate, Academic and Personal Success Award
Adrienne Fischer, B.A., Theatre; Honors: Theatre Program Academic Achievement Award
Jamie Fogle, B.A., Psychology
Nathaniel Stevens, M.S., Physician Assistant
Mount Pleasant, 15666
Chandra Booley, B.A., Psychology
Nicole Cross, M.A., Special Education
Brittany Edge, M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy
Susan Frock, B.S., Family & Consumer Sciences
Ashley Morris, B.S., Family & Consumer Sciences
Murrysville, 15668
Richard Hoff, B.S., Accounting; Honors: Excellence in the Study of Business Award
Shauna Silich, M.S. and B.S., Physician Assistant
Autum Wentworth, B.A., Business
New Alexandria, 15670
Stephanie Tatarek, M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy
New Florence, 15944
Pamela Knupp, B.S., Accounting
New Kensington, 15068
Deonna Walker, B.A., Human Services
New Salem, 15468
Christen Tringes, M.S. and B.S., Physician Assistant
New Stanton, 15672
Francene Koschak, M.B.A., Business Administration
Keenan O'Donnell, B.A., International Studies and Spanish
Normalville, 15469
Gretchen Fisher, M.S., Physician Assistant
North Charleroi,15022
Bradon Romito, B.S., Accounting
North Huntingdon, 15642
Laurel Bitsko, M.B.A., Business Administration
Timothy Blasko, B.A., History
Ashley Gaudi, B.A., Psychology
Dawn Lorince, B.A., Music; Honors: Sullivan Award (for highest GPA in Senior Class)
Jennifer Palangio, M.A., Special Education
Amber Payne, B.S., Family & Consumer Sciences
Christy Pergar, B.S., Business
Sara Remaley, B.A., Psychology
Michael Whiteman, B.S., Biology
April Manzano, B.A., Art Therapy; Honors: Visual Arts Program Award for Artistic Achievement
Oil City,16301
Laura Roderick, B.A., History; Honors: 2006 Outstanding History Major
Penn, 15675
Susan Baker, B.S., Business
Pittsburgh, 15207
Dawn Diehl, B.S.W., Social Work
Jessica Prokop, B.A., English
Pittsburgh, 15217
Stacy McBurney, B.A., Human Services
Pittsburgh, 15220
La'Verne Adams, M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy
Pittsburgh, 15234
Monica Bello, B.A., Music; Honors: Outstanding Contribution in Music Award
Pittsburgh, 15237
Diane Kriznik, B.S., Family & Consumer Sciences
Pittsburgh, 15238
Sean Wilson, M.A., Special Education
Pittsburgh, 15239
Michael Fecik, B.S., Business
Vanessa Marcellino, B.A., Communications
Chelsey Pucka, B.A., Communications
Pittsfield, 16340
Rebecca Hajec, M.S. and B.S., Physician Assistant
Red Lion, 17356
Rebecca Greenholt, B.A., Psychology
Rockwood, 15557
Bridget Fulton, M.Ed., Instructional Design
Ruffs Dale, 15679
Eileen Kosor, M.B.A., Business Administration
Martin Loughner, B.A., Business
Saltsburg, 15681
Melanie Buskey, B.S., Family & Consumer Sciences
Janell Eckenrode, B.A., Sociology; Honors: Sociology Senior Award for Academic Achievement
Michelle Jones, B.A., Psychology
Sarver, 16055
Nathan Arvay, B.S., Computer Science
Scottdale, 15683
Bethany Hutira, B.A., English
Louise Jones, B.S., Business
Meghan Kite, B.M., Music; Honors: Artistic Merit Award - Music
Heidi Martinosky, M.S. and B.S., Physician Assistant
Melanie Simko, B.S., Dietetics; Honors: Nutrition/Dietetics Excellence Award, Nutrition/Dietetics Entrepreneurial Award
Somerset, 15501
Kayla Bittner, B.S., Biology
Chance Branam, B.A., History
South Park, 15129
Theresa Kowalski, B.S., Dietetics
Stahlstown, 15687
Ronda Overly, B.A., Human Services
Uniontown, 15401
Armand Leonelli, B.S., Business
Theresa Mazur, M.S., Physician Assistant
David Slampak, B.A., Political Science and History; Honors: Civic Engagement Award
Vandergrift, 15690
Jeremy Burkett, B.A., Communications
West Homestead, 15120
Jeffrey Pingor, B.S., Biology
West Mifflin, 15122
Denishia Salter, B.A., Journalism
Todd Welsh, M.A., Special Education
White, 15490
Holly Stader, B.S., Business
White Oak, 15131
Laurel Soffa, B.A., Communications
Windber, 15963
Amy Russian, B.A., Psychology
Youngstown, 15696
Nora Colflesh, B.S., Accounting
Amy Stockberger, B.S., Family & Consumer Sciences
Youngwood, 15697
Kelli Miller, B.S., Accounting
TEXAS
Fort Worth, 76137
Jessica Kuntz, B.S., Biology
Texas City, 77591
Brandon Chaison, B.A., Business