Seton Hill University graduated 261 students at its May 9, 2009, commencement exercises. Seton Hill graduated a total of 433 students in the 2008-2009 academic year.

Michele M. Ridge, chair of Seton Hill’s board of directors, presided over the commencement ceremonies held in the Salvitti Gymnasium of the Katherine Mabis McKenna Center on Seton Hill’s Greensburg, Pa., campus. Mary Ann Gawelek, provost and dean of the faculty, presented the candidates for degrees, and JoAnne Boyle, Seton Hill president, conferred the degrees. Agnus Berenato, the head women’s basketball coach at the University of Pittsburgh, served as commencement speaker, and received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Seton Hill. John M. Feretti, D.O., president and CEO of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Silvia M. Ferretti, D.O., provost, vice president, and dean of Academic Affairs of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, received honorary Doctor of Science degrees from Seton Hill University. The Most Reverend Lawrence E. Brandt, Bishop of Greensburg, delivered the blessing to conclude the ceremonies.

Seton Hill University May 2009 Graduates (students listed geographically by home residence):

CHINA

Shanghai
Yichuan Sun, B.S., Business

GUATEMALA

Guatemala City
Marines Aguilar, M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy
Maria Falla Bianchi, M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy

JAPAN

Ishikawa
Ai Otani, B.S., Dietetics

PUERTO RICO

San Juan 00907
Daniela Pagan Gillette, B.S., Business

SERBIA

Belgrade
Drazen Lakic, B.S., Business

UNITED STATES

ARKANSAS

Hot Springs 71901
Liam D’Aoust, B.A., Criminal Justice

FLORIDA

Winter Haven 33881
Joel Dittman, B.A., Business

ILLINOIS

Woodstock 60098
Alyssa Easter, B.S.W., Social Work

INDIANA

Middlebury 46540
Lorin Schumacher, B.A. in Honors, English

MASSACHUSETTS

Bellingham 02019
Amy Kirby, B.A., Psychology

Plymouth 02360
Christopher Horigan, B.A., Criminal Justice

MARYLAND

Abingdon 21009
Elizabeth Ricci, B.A., Art

Edgewood 21040
Jarrel Burnett, B.A., Criminal Justice

Oxon Hill 20745
Matthew Johnson, B.A., Criminal Justice

Pasadena 21122
Jessica Bobb, B.A., Mathematics

NEW JERSEY

Hamilton 08610
Danielle Lukasewycz, B.F.A., Art

Newton 07860
Michele Kleinschmidt, B.S., Forensic Science

NEW YORK

Cheektowata 14225
Albert Erni, B.F.A., Art

Ghent 12075
Charles Brinkerhoff, B.A., Music

Hammondsport 14840
Rebecca Millard, B.S., Hospitality and Tourism

New York 10031
Sally Stone, B.A., Psychology

Yonkers 10701
Jeannie Supreme, B.A., Political Science and Business

OHIO

Campbell 44405
Melanie Rohan, M.S., Physician Assistant

Columbiana 44408
Gregory Sell, B.S., Business

Kent 44240
Nicole Stasik, B.S., Dietetics
Raymond Wilkins, B.S., Biology

Madison 44057
Kayla Sawyer, B.A., Journalism

Petersburg 44454
Daniel Day, B.A., History

PENNSYLVANIA

Acme 15610
Andrea Ansell, M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy
Donna McCloy, B.S., Business

Aliquippa 15001
Clarisse Garcia, M.B.A., Business Administration

Altoona 16602
Erin Mitchell, B.F.A., Art

Ambridge 15003
James McCoy, B.F.A, Art

Apollo 15613
Jacqualyn Walker, M.B.A., Business Administration

Arnold 15068
Shirley Makuta, Pastoral Ministry Certificate

Ashville 16613
Sarah Lynch, B.A., Mathematics

Belle Vernon 15012
Suzanne Markle, M.B.A., Business Administration
Sean O’Toole, M.B.A., Business Administration

Bentleyville 15314
Andrew Poye, B.A., Political Science

Bethel Park 15102
Justin Starkey, B.A., Business

Black Lick 15716
Valerie Stipcak, B.M., Music

Blairsville 15717
Marie Manski, B.A., Art

Butler 16002
Kelly Pelkey, B.S., Hospitality and Tourism

Cadogan 16212
Derrick Bowser, Pastoral Ministry Certificate

Carnegie 15106
Colin Yaworski, B.S., Accounting

Central City 15926
Jolene Nieves, B.A. in Honors, Political Science and History

Claridge 15623
Holly Kistler, B.S., Dietetics

Coal Center 15423
Christopher Guerra, B.A., Art

Connellsville 15425
Ryan Gephart, B.A., History and Political Science
Andrew Lonigro, B.A., English
Christina Mason, B.S., Business
Melisa Ranker, B.A., History

Delmont 15626
Karina Lucci, B.A., Psychology
Neil Saracco, M.B.A., Business Administration
Stephanie Thiry, M.A., Elementary Education

Derry 15627
Carla Flowers, B.F.A., Art

East McKeesport 15035
Denise Daugherty, B.S.W., Social Work

Easton 18042
Spencer Fink, B.F.A., Art
Shawn Fink, B.S., Forensic Science

Elizabeth 15037
Jamie Coleman, M.A., Art Therapy

Ellwood City 16117
Andrew DeMase, B.S., Business
Michelle Dolter, B.A., History

Erie 16505
Ellen Fisher, B.S., Dietetics

Fenelton 16034
Elizabeth Huet, B.A., Spanish

Freeport 16229
Cory Weibel, M.B.A., Business Administration

Friedens 15541
Juliann Picklo, B.F.A., Art

Green Lane 18054
Andrew Roberts, B.A., Music

Greensburg 15601
Deborah Adisey, B.A., Human Services
Daniel Armstrong, M.S., Physician Assistant
Amber Blair, B.M. in Honors, Music
Katie Burns, B.S., Dietetics
Sarah Butler, M.A., Special Education
Mark Clark, B.M., Music
Thomas Daw, B.A., Business
Michael DeBroeck, Pastoral Ministry Certificate
Brandon Dougherty-Hamond, M.S., Physician Assistant
Geri Edmonds, M.S., Physician Assistant
Denamarie Ercolani, B.A., English
Michael Ferrari, M.B.A., Business Administration
DeVon Gandy, B.F.A., Art
Stephanie Gerber, B.S., Biology
Dana Gonda, M.A., Inclusive Education
Jared Grubor, B.S., Hospitality and Tourism
Erica Hainesworth, B.A., Business
Tara Halpin, M.S., Physician Assistant
Richard Hissem, M.B.A., Business Administration
Sister Ann Infanger, S.C., Pastoral Ministry Certificate
Denise Inks, B.S., Business
Nahshon Jackson, B.S., Hospitality and Tourism
Quinn Kerno, B.A., English
Sandra Kocian, Pastoral Ministry Certificate
Andrew Loughner, M.B.A., Business Administration
Tessa Manolis, B.S., Business
Karolyn Martinkus, M.S., Physician Assistant
Judy Maynard, B.A., Business
James Mills, B.A., Mathematics
Corene Mumau, B.A., Business
Whitney Nash, M.B.A., Business Administration
Joseph Nelson, B.S., Business
William Newhouse, Pastoral Ministry Certificate
Adam Overly, B.A., Sociology
Cheryl Parker, B.A., Human Services
Jeremy Peoples, B.A., Sociology
Jason Porterfield, M.B.A., Business Administration
Chera Pupi, B.A., English
David Royce, B.A., History and Political Science
Emily Schrobilgen, M.S., Physician Assistant
Tracy Scott, B.A., Human Services
John Shipp, M.S., Physician Assistant
Allison Sinisi, B.A. and B.S., Art
Amy Sismondo, B.S., Accounting
Lindsay Smith, M.S., Physician Assistant
John Tempo, B.A., Business
Alice Tran, M.S., Physician Assistant
Ariba Uddin, B.A., Business
Kathryn Underwood, M.S., Physician Assistant
Gabrielle White, B.A., Communications
Katherine Worthington, M.S., Physician Assistant

Grindstone 15442
Deanna Buberniak, M.B.A., Business Administration

Herminie 15637
Michael Byzon, B.S., Biology

Hollidaysburg 16648
Nicholas Kocik, B.A., Political Science

Hookstown 15050
Marco Policastro, B.S., Business

Irwin 15642
Amanda Clontz, B.A., Sociology
Robert Garrity, B.A., Criminal Justice and Sociology
David Kemerer, B.S.W., Social Work
Douglas Krivda, B.A., Business
Ashley Lewis, M.A., Art Therapy
Mark McRobie, B.S., Business
Sandra Monier, Pastoral Ministry Certificate
Elise Trombetta, B.S., Dietetics

Jeannette 15644
Lindsey Antolic, B.F.A., Art
Melissa Fligger, M.A., Special Education
Nathaniel Hazlett, B.S., Biology
Donna Kalaluhi, M.B.A., Business Administration
Andrea Negich, M.A., Elementary Education
Dominic Nino, B.A. in Honors, Criminal Justice
Jordan Thomas, B.A., Criminal Justice

Larimer 15647
Nichole Williams, B.S.W., Social Work

Latrobe 15650
John Bauer, B.A., Business
Wendy Dennis, M.S., Physician Assistant
Michelle Eaglehouse, B.A., Psychology
Jeffrey Gettemy, B.A., Theatre
Ryan Klosnick, M.B.A., Business Administration
Todd Klosnick, M.B.A., Business Administration
Mary Ruth Kucera, M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy
Patience Marol, B.A., Psychology and Religious Studies
Kristen McCabe, M.A., Elementary Education
Michael Orange, B.A., Business; Pastoral Ministry Certificate
Matthew Rudy, B.S., Business
Ali Sedlacko, B.A., Art

Ligonier 15658
Kathleen Ashbaugh, M.Ed., Instructional Design
Alyssa Brunatti, B.A., Business
Tammi Kostley, M.A., Special Education
Bridget Shirey, M.Ed., Instructional Design

Lower Burrell 15068
Rachel Mann, B.S., Family and Consumer Sciences
Elyse Schneider, B.A., Psychology

Madison 15663
Reigh Steban, B.S., Business

Mahaffey 15757
Emily Gearhart, B.S.W., Social Work

Masontown 15461
Heather Patterson, B.S., Biology
Susan Shoemaker, B.A., Business

McDonald 15057
Nicole Kovach, B.S. and M.S., Physician Assistant
David Lauff, B.A., History and Religious Studies

McKeesport 15131
Naomi Brown, B.S., Business

Meadville 16335
Kaylee North, B.A., Art

Mertztown 19539
Alison Reppert, B.A. in Honors, Art

Monessen 15062
Charlette Reed, M.B.A., Business Administration

Monongahela 15063
Beth Cassidy, M.A., Art Therapy

Monroeville 15146
Angela Nicola, B.S., Dietetics
Keri Vanderpool, B.S.W., Social Work

Mount Pleasant 15666
Bethany Bell, M.S., Physician Assistant
Emily Cernuto, M.B.A., Business Administration
Lora Whalen, Pastoral Ministry Certificate

Murrysville 15668
Diane Manski, B.S., Business

Natrona Heights 15065
Chelsea Trettel, B.A., Art

New Alexandria 15670
Eugene Forish, Pastoral Ministry Certificate
Kalie Watt, B.A., Art

New Brighton 15066
Sarah Manzewitsch, M.S., Physician Assistant

New Stanton 15672
Allison Sasso, M.Ed., Instructional Design
Whitney Stinebiser, B.A., Political Science

North Huntingdon 15642
Ashley Anderson, B.A., Art
David Brutsche, B.S., Business
Jesse Bush, B.M., Music
Toni Gahagen, Pastoral Ministry Certificate
Bruce Kelly, B.S., Family and Consumer Sciences
Stephen Kochis, M.B.A., Business Administration
Michelle Smith, B.A., Psychology
Ray Takacs, Pastoral Ministry Certificate

North Irwin 15642
George Saula, B.A., Business

Norvelt 15674
Andrea Garbon, B.S., Business

Pen Argyl 18072
Erin Davis, B.A., Art

Philadelphia 19136
Jenna Costello, B.A., Psychology

Pittsburgh 15211
Samantha Conley, B.A., Criminal Justice
Caroline Herron, M.S., Physician Assistant

Pittsburgh 15221
Valerie Morschl, B.A., Art
Joshua Nixon, B.S., Business

Pittsburgh 15223
Audrey Vivirito, B.S., Business

Pittsburgh 15226
Robert Heinrich, B.A., Communications

Pittsburgh 15227
Derek Donaldson, B.S., Business
Monica Lattner, M.A., Art Therapy

Pittsburgh 15235
Jarrett Highsmith, B.A., Business

Pittsburgh 15237
Arman DeCapite Mancini, B.A., Biology

Pittsburgh 15239
Nicole Float, B.S., Forensic Science
Christine Walters-Sherman, M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy
Jacob Yuhasz, B.A., Art

Pittsburgh 15243
Jerry Harness, M.B.A., Business Administration

Reynoldsville 15851
Lisa Johnson, M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy

Rimersburg 16248
Brianna Conner, B.A., Criminal Justice and Psychology

Rochester 15074
Kelsey Patsch, B.A., Art

Sarver 16055
Jennifer Fair, B.S., Business

Scottdale 15683
Kristin Breakiron, M.B.A., Business Administration
Roseann Sanders, B.S.W., Social Work

Secane 19018
Matthew DeMarco, B.A., Criminal Justice

Seneca 16346
Krista Lawson, B.S.W., Social Work

Sewickley 15143
Mark Hartz, B.A., Criminal Justice

Shirleysburg 17260
Sarah Slates, B.A., Spanish

Smithton 15479
Edwin Hogan, Pastoral Ministry Certificate

Somerset 15501
Elyse Branam, B.A., Sociology
Jordan Woy, B.A., Psychology

Spring Grove 17362
Andrea Brodbeck, B.M. in Honors, Music

Three Springs 17264
Daryle Gracey, B.A., Psychology

Trafford 15085
Theodore Gladkowski, M.B.A., Business Administration
Marlene Grasha, B.S. Business
Nicole Kratochvil, B.A., Psychology
Kristyn Lonzo, B.A., Business
Amanda Yoha, B.A., Psychology

Turtle Creek 15145
Sara Calvin, B.A., Art

Uniontown 15401
Tyler Jones, B.A., Political Science
George Lisac, Pastoral Ministry Certificate

Vandergrift 15690
Nikki Pettigrew, B.S.W., Social Work

Warrington 18976
Siena Frank, B.S., Dietetics

Washington 15301
Jessica Florian, B.A., Music

Wellsboro 16901
Mary Clark, B.A., Communications

West Newton 15089
Lynn Minjock, B.S., Accounting
Rachel Prichard, B.A., Journalism

White 15490
Brenda Pletcher, Pastoral Ministry Certificate

White Oak 15131
Gina Faix, B.M., Music
Charles Hileman, M.S., Physician Assistant
Mary Beth Homick, Pastoral Ministry Certificate
Natalie Scheirer, B.A., Art

Windsor 17366
Jillian Kowalewski, B.A. in Honors, Art

York 17404
Sue Myers, B.A., English

Youngstown 15696
Beverly Scott, B.A., Human Services

Youngwood 15697
Diana Trotter, B.S., Accounting

VIRGINIA

Glen Allen 23060
Kevin Hinton, B.A., English

Hampton 23666
Ebony Petersen, B.S., Biology

Warrenton 20187
Erika Yates, B.S., Business

VIRGIN ISLANDS

Christiansted 00823
Jenel Murray, B.S., Biology

Frederiksted 00841
Alisha Griffin, B.S., Biology

Kingshill 00851
Alicia Francis, B.A., Political Science

St. Croix 00820
Shantel Subnaik, B.S., Business and Psychology

St. Croix 00823
Melissa Banuelos, B.S., Forensic Science

St. Croix 00840
Laura Oscar, B.S., Biology

St. Croix 00841
Sheena Williams, B.A., Biology

VERMONT

Saint Albans 05478
Julianne Cyr, B.A., Business and Pre-Law

WEST VIRGINIA

Huntington 25701
Logan Sierra, B.A., International Studies and Spanish