The One Hundred Seventy-Fourth

Commencement

Sunday, May 9, 20211:30 p.m.

U N I V E R S I T Y O F

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COMMENCEMENT

*Processional Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39, No. 1 by Edward Elgar (1857-1934)

Academic ProcessionThe University Marshal

President of the UniversityProvost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Former President of the UniversityFormer Chair of the Board of Trustees

College DeansUniversity Registrar

Interim University Chaplain Assistant University Registrar

Assistant MarshalsThe University Faculty

Emeriti FacultyCandidates for Degrees

University MarshalMark W. Himmelein

B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Assistant MarshalsMelissa A. Askren-Edgehouse

B.A., M.E., Ed.D.

William P. SchweizerA.B., M.B.A.

ReadersG. Michelle Collins-Sibley

A.B., M.A., Ph.D.

Chad S. KorachB.S., M.S., Ph.D.

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*Invocation Stephen P. DagesB.A.

Interim University Chaplain

Welcome Jeffrey R. BreeseB.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Greetings Thomas J. Botzman B.S., M.A., Ph.D. President of the University

Presentation of Honorary Degree W. Richard Merriman, Jr.Doctor of Humane Letters B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Allen E. Green ’77 Former President of the University Conferring of the Honorary Degree Thomas J. Botzman

Presentation of the Candidates for Degrees Heather L. Duda of the College of Arts and Humanities B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Founding Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities

Presentation of the Candidates for Degrees Kristine L. Still of the College of Applied and Social Sciences B.S., M.A., Ph.D. Founding Dean of the College of Applied and Social Sciences

Presentation of the Candidates for Degrees Sandra I. Madar of the College of Natural and Health Sciences B.S., Ph.D. Founding Dean of the College of Natural and Health Sciences Conferring of Degrees Thomas J. Botzman

Closing Remarks Jeffrey R. Breese

*Alma Mater Elizabeth G. Domer Songleader

*Recessional Empire March from Pageant of the Empire by Edward Elgar (1857-1934)

(The audience will remain standing until the Academic Procession retires.)

*Audience is requested to stand

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Jenna Maria HoffmanMusic Performance Canton, Ohio

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES

BACHELOR OF MUSICKaitlyn Mackenzie SlezakMusic EducationHermitage, Pennsylvania

BACHELOR OF ARTSMadeleine Lacey Dean AbriggArtCanfield, Ohio

Matthew J. ArnoldHistoryInternational Affairs and DiplomacyNorth Canton, Ohio

Jordan Marie AubelArtWest Middlesex, Pennsylvania

Daniel Wallace-Reed BakerHistoryCarrollton, Ohio

Kerry D. BattershellHistoryAlliance, Ohio

Blake Thomas BeatriceHistoryEllwood City, Pennsylvania

Sierra BeigheyHistoryFombell, Pennsylvania

Sarai Anne BodineEnglishSalem, Ohio

Tristen Hunter BrinkJapaneseManagementAlliance, Ohio

Kimberly M. BryanArtMinerva, Ohio

Jeff CentrelloTheatreHudson, Ohio

Elcain Stewart Chase Jr.JapaneseAkron, Ohio

Barbara Reilly DavidsonMusicTheatreAlliance, Ohio

Ryan Joseph DitrickWritingStow, Ohio

Elizabeth Grace DomerMusicTheatreCarrollton, Ohio

Augusta FisherWritingGalena, Ohio

Austin Michael FlaskTheatreCanton, Ohio

Haylee Christene HawkArtMinerva, Ohio

Ashley Marie HillFrenchJapaneseBellefontaine, Ohio

Alexandra Michelle KlobusnikSpanishNorth Olmsted, Ohio

Dennis MaderFrenchPolitical ScienceAvon, Ohio

Savana Sue MarshSpanishRichmond, Ohio

Mackenzie McCartneyArtCanton, Ohio

Shayauna Elizabeth NewsomEnglishMinerva, Ohio

Abigail M. OgonekUniversity HonorsMusicWestlake, Ohio

Samuel Olin-HittWritingAkron, Ohio

Beverly PrendergastEnglishUniontown, Ohio

Zecharias RamosArtUniontown, Ohio

Talia RomeoJapaneseWritingCarrollton, Ohio

Savanna Kay RoweArtSebring, Ohio

Stormy RundleArtJapaneseJeannette, Pennsylvania

Kelsey Lynn ShreveHistoryWadsworth, Ohio

Ryan Benjamin SmithHistoryNavarre, Ohio

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Dalton SnyderEnglishWritingAlliance, Ohio

Allison M. StaggersSpanishAlliance, Ohio

Marina Young StansonJapaneseInternational Business and EconomicsLogan, Ohio

Alexis Georgianna StarrSpanishBarnesville, Ohio

Sky StevensonGermanRootstown, Ohio

Joseph Conrad StrobeltUniversity HonorsEnglishCanton, Ohio

Destinee Antinia McCray-ThompsonEnglishCleveland, Ohio

Alexandria TiltonMusicCanton, Ohio

Nash Daryl Clower TimkoEnglishWritingHartford, Ohio

Isabella Marie WagnerFrenchMantua, Ohio

Lillian E. WilliamsTheatreHuman Development and Family ScienceChesterland, Ohio

Amanda Lorraine DaviesOhio Principal LicensureWadsworth, Ohio

Penny Lynn DeShieldsOhio Principal Licensure Beloit, Ohio

Haley DuerrOhio Principal LicensureWadsworth, Ohio

Shaun FontaineOhio Principal LicensureAlliance, Ohio

Aubrey N. FrucheyOhio Principal Licensure Columbus Grove, Ohio

COLLEGE OF APPLIED AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

MASTER OF EDUCATIONAlicia GordonOhio Principal Licensure Willoughby, Ohio

Natalie Sander KernOhio Principal LicensureSilverton, Oregon

Joseph D. NeffEducational Leadership Louisville, Ohio

Maggie Lyn O'BrianEducational Leadership Louisville, Ohio

Crystal Ann SabikOhio Principal Licensure Ravenna, Ohio

Shana L. SmithOhio Principal Licensure Leetonia, Ohio

Gavin Austin SpeelmanOhio Principal Licensure Mansfield, Ohio

Alexis Marie SwartzOhio Principal Licensure Mogadore, Ohio

Jorri Michelle ZmudaOhio Principal Licensure Sebring, Ohio

BACHELOR OF SCIENCEAlec Colton BarkerMulti-Platform Software Developzment Munroe Falls, Ohio

Jacob M. BartonComputer ScienceMathematics Madison, Ohio

Allan BensonCivil EngineeringSpencer, Ohio

Ethan Patrick BrennerMechanical Engineering Homerville, Ohio

John Thomas Carroll IIICivil Engineering Massillon, Ohio

Julia Christine ChenCivil Engineering Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

Daniel ChungMechanical Engineering Stow, Ohio

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Tyler Owen CooperUniversity HonorsHonors in Mechanical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringChagrin Falls, Ohio

Erin Morgan CottonFinancial MathematicsHartville, Ohio

Samuel William DetrowMechanical Engineering Westminster, Maryland

Matthew Joseph DuttMulti-Platform Software Development North Canton, Ohio

Andrew HaleMechanical Engineering Alliance, Ohio

Zachary D. HlasMechanical Engineering Medina, Ohio

Benjamin Gerald HobrathMechanical Engineering Brunswick, Ohio

Joseph Daniel HoffmanComputer Science Louisville, Ohio

Grant HolcombCivil Engineering Sterling, Ohio

Matthew R. HonakerMechanical Engineering Sugarcreek, Ohio

Bryce Kenneth HoodMechanical Engineering Alliance, Ohio

Michael Andrew JarmanComputer ScienceMusic Lexington, Kentucky

Noah Edward KeeMechanical Engineering Canton, Ohio

Ryan KinietzFrenchMechanical Engineering Delaware, Ohio

Julia A. KrauseCivil Engineering Mantua, Ohio

Chandler George LameierMechanical Engineering Ashburn, Virginia

Regan LaurellMulti-Platform Software Development Strongsville, Ohio

William Luca University HonorsHonors in Computer Science, International Affairs and Diplomacy, National Security and Foreign Intelligence AnalysisComputer ScienceFrench International Affairs and DiplomacyNational Security and Foreign Intelligence Analysis Tallahassee, Florida

Killian James MayMechanical Engineering Heath, Ohio

Matthew S. McMinnComputer Science Green, Ohio

Catherine A. MonroeMechanical Engineering Zanesville, Ohio

Masashi NishiguchiHonors in Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mathematics Adachi, Tokyo

Roberto Elias OliveraComputer Science Bluffton, South Carolina

Logan Robert PalochakMechanical Engineering Aliquippa, Pennsylvania

Adam Gregory PastorMechanical Engineering Mantua, Ohio

Robert Allen RanalloComputer Science Willoughby, Ohio

Danielle Rohrman Mechanical Engineering Olney, Maryland

James E. RothMechanical Engineering Massillon, Ohio

Megan T. RudderComputer Science Surfers Paradise, Queensland

Anna Christine SaxtonMathematics Boardman, Ohio

Kyle Robert SchuckerCivil Engineering Troy, Pennsylvania

Josh ShieldsMechanical Engineering Physics Alliance, Ohio

Michael Adam Sinclair Jr.Mechanical Engineering Ellwood City, Pennsylvania

John M. StaronMechanical Engineering Troy, Michigan

Benjamin Jeffrey SteinerMechanical Engineering Apple Creek, Ohio

Katie Ann SweitzerMechanical Engineering Physics Gnadenhutten, Ohio

Aaron Tharp Jr.Computer Science Homeworth, Ohio

Adrian VasuMechanical Engineering Computer SciencePhysics Alliance, Ohio

Hanna Marie WhartonMechanical Engineering Niles, Ohio

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BACHELOR OF ARTSTaylor Raquel AdamczakJapanese MarketingMassillon, Ohio

Hussain Mohammed Al JamanHealthAlliance, Ohio

Hawra Ali Al SaeedHealthSafwa, Saudi Arabia

Dylan AllenManagementCentreville, Maryland

Haley Leigh AmelungEarly Childhood Education Beloit, Ohio

Megan Elizabeth AmosMiddle Childhood Education Salem, Ohio

Abbigail Mae AndrewsEarly Childhood Education Broadview Heights, Ohio

Colton AntramManagementMinerva, Ohio

Alex R. ArbogastPublic RelationsSport BusinessCarrollton, Ohio

Jonathan M. BachManagementMarketingWadsworth, Ohio

Lucy Anne BaerFinanceFrenchLeetonia, Ohio

Macy Lynn BaileyNational Security and Foreign Intelligence Analysis Sharpsville, Pennsylvania

Erin Nicole BainAccountingBeaver Falls, Pennsylvania

Ryan John BainCriminal JusticeSouthampton, England

Shawn M. BakerCriminal JusticeUniontown, Ohio

Brandon Blaze BaldwinEarly Childhood Education Rootstown, Ohio

Adam D. BallishEconomicsFinanceGreenville, Pennsylvania

Charles T. BartzManagementDover, Ohio

Andrew Scott BeckFinanceCanton, Ohio

William Eric BeebeIntegrated Media Medina, Ohio

Brian Christopher BelzAccountingFinanceNorth Royalton, Ohio

Makaela Ranae BennettEarly Childhood Education Carrollton, Ohio

Bryce Christian BiskupManagement MarketingIrwin, Pennsylvania

Johnathan Anthony BisonoSport BusinessDeer Park, New York

Haley Adele BoydMiddle Childhood Education Hermitage, Pennsylvania

Ryan BoydManagementWooster, Ohio

Danielle Nichole BradfieldEarly Childhood Education Rootstown, Ohio

Kaitlyn Elizabeth BudinskyEarly Childhood Education Carrollton, Ohio

David Joseph BurkesAccountingNew Castle, Pennsylvania

Courtney Christine BushEarly Childhood Education Canton, Ohio

Sage CantiniAccountingRoaming Shores, Ohio

Emily Joyce CantleyEarly Childhood Education Louisville, Ohio

Hector Manuel CardenasInternational Affairs and Diplomacy JapanesePainesville, Ohio

Alexander CarmodyCriminal JusticePittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Alyssa Mae CarnivalePublic HealthSpanishCleveland, Ohio

Celeste CasertaEarly Childhood Education Alliance, Ohio

Evan Joseph ChappleManagementFrenchRootstown, Ohio

Joshua Q. ChorbaIntervention Specialist Valparaiso, Indiana

Jordan Ruth ClementEarly Childhood Education Twinsburg, Ohio

Ryan A. ComfortMarketingWashington, Pennsylvania

Karaline ConwaySelf-Defined MajorLouisville, Ohio

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Kayla Michelle ConwayIntervention Specialist North Olmsted, Ohio

Logan Leneil CooperSociologyCleveland, Ohio

Walker Ray CooperMarketingSport BusinessClyde, Ohio

Olivia Marie CopeCommunication StudiesPolitical ScienceAkron, Ohio

Robert Glenn CrossAccountingNorth Canton, Ohio

Quinnlan Jane CroweFrench Human Resource Management International Business and Economics New Springfield, Ohio

Jacquelyn CusterMiddle Childhood Education Canton, Ohio

Frazier DanielUniversity HonorsAccountingTiffin, Ohio

Mark Oliver Day Jr.AccountingWinchester, Ohio

Eliza Grace DaysHuman Resource ManagementMarketingCarrollton, Ohio

Maria DeFrancoEarly Childhood Education Twinsburg, Ohio

Richard Michael DeLambo Jr.HealthPhysical Education PedagogyStreetsboro, Ohio

Scott DeLungManagementCortland, Ohio

Kathleen Ashley DetchonCriminal JusticeNorth Canton, Ohio

Kathryn Nicole DhayerIntervention Specialist West Farmington, Ohio

Shannon Raye DillonPolitical ScienceAlliance, Ohio

Megan Elizabeth DoneganIntervention Specialist Dublin, Ohio

Mollianne Judith DunnMiddle Childhood Education Solon, Ohio

Samuel R. DwengerSport Business Columbus, Indiana

Matthew EddinsMiddle Childhood Education Louisville, Ohio

Joseph G. FalatokPolitical ScienceSuffield, Ohio

Madison Leigh FarroniIntervention Specialist Willoughby, Ohio

Staci N. FavertyMiddle Childhood Education Alliance, Ohio

Brian FikarMarketingNorth Royalton, Ohio

Matthew David FiloMiddle Childhood Education Doylestown, Ohio

Nathan Edward FisetteFinanceLancaster, California

John Mark FominayaSport Business Naples, Florida

Madeline Claire FraleyHuman Resource ManagementMarketingCambridge, Ohio

Jacob Theodore FrombachMarketingAvon, Ohio

Gregory Fronek Jr.Sport BusinessHuntington Beach, California

Lindsey Jane FugettEarly Childhood Education Alliance, Ohio

Trenton Elliott GalloSport BusinessCleveland, Ohio

Riley Robert GannonManagementMarketingNorth Ridgeville, Ohio

Tyler Michael GannonFinanceMarketingNorth Ridgeville, Ohio

Jake R. GeigerFinanceGermanAlliance, Ohio

Stephen Paul GerdonSport BusinessVienna, Virginia

Nicole J. GiulianoPublic HealthNewton Falls, Ohio

Kylie Ann GlassHuman Resource ManagementAlliance, Ohio

Jaret Thomas GolgoskySport BusinessRavenna, Ohio

Tyler James GorseSport BusinessPittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Austin Reed GrahamMarketingLouisville, Ohio

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Blayze GraySport BusinessRichmond, Virginia

Ande'Marie GreenMiddle Childhood Education Alliance, Ohio

Monica Rose HainesMiddle Childhood Education Massillon, Ohio

Alexandra Marie HarperMarketingAlliance, Ohio

Seth Doolittle HayesMarketingRootstown, Ohio

Meghan Elizabeth HeymannMiddle Childhood Education Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

Elijah Savion HillPrimary EducationAlliance, Ohio

Gayle Victoria HoffmanCriminal JusticeCanton, Ohio

Brian Keith Hudson Jr.FinanceManagementEllwood City, Pennsylvania

William R. Hutchins Jr.AccountingFinanceHazlet, New Jersey

Jeffrey Jay HydeManagementMarketingPainesville Township, Ohio

Jarrett Dean HyltonIntegrated MediaLorain, Ohio

Abigail Rose HymesEarly Childhood Education Hartville, Ohio

Kaela JacksonHuman Resource ManagementSolon, Ohio

Alison JacobsIntervention Specialist Canton, Ohio

Emma Rose JeffriesHuman Resource Management Wooster, Ohio

Vaughn Maurice Johnson Jr.MarketingPsychologyEuclid, Ohio

William Nicholas JohnstonManagementWooster, Ohio

Craig Jones Jr.Criminal Justice Elkridge, Maryland

Hannah KahnEarly Childhood Education Beachwood, Ohio

Ethan J. KaweckiEconomicsFinanceYoungstown, Ohio

Kristin Elena KeaslingCriminal JusticeAshtabula, Ohio

Kaitlyn KellerEarly Childhood Education Painesville, Ohio

Christopher KernPhysical EducationFaribault, Minnesota

Brendan A. KlausIntervention Specialist Brighton, Michigan

Benjamin Luke KowallCriminal Justice Sport BusinessSeven Hills, Ohio

Shizuka KuramitsuGermanInternational Affairs and DiplomacyHiroshima, Japan

Haley Elise LaneEarly Childhood Education Loudonville, Ohio

Emily Katherine LentzEarly Childhood Education Hudson, Ohio

Joshua Timothy LewisManagementMarketingElyria, Ohio

Samantha Michelle LindsayEarly Childhood Education Great Mills, Maryland

Julia Marie LombardoEarly Childhood Education Newbury, Ohio

Reagan Olivia LovelaceMiddle Childhood Education Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Syndra Elizabeth MahavixayIntervention Specialist Orrville, Ohio

Rachel Kathleen MarkleEconomicsFinanceSolon, Ohio

Grant MartinManagementMarketingHartville, Ohio

Keila Carolina MartinezCommunication Studies JapaneseBeaver, Pennsylvania

Kirk Thomas MastovichCriminal JusticeMurrysville, Pennsylvania

Maleah MateyHuman Resource ManagementMarketingMassillon, Ohio

Cassandra Nicole MathieuEarly Childhood Education Canton, Ohio

Mio MatsumotoSociologyOsaka, Japan

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Bethany Marie MatuskaUniversity Honors Intervention Specialist Pickerington, Ohio

Ethan J. McCombPolitical ScienceChesapeake Beach, Maryland

Logan Tanner McGeeIntegrated MediaEast Canton, Ohio

Alyssa Caitlin McHueJapaneseMarketingMassillon, Ohio

Cassie Marie MeadUniversity HonorsSociologyTheatreColumbiana, Ohio

Breanna Ruth MehringerEarly Childhood Education Massillon, Ohio

Mikayla Allyn MilburnEarly Childhood Education Alliance, Ohio

Mitchell Thomas MilemSport Business Columbus, Ohio

Doriana Marie MillerEarly Childhood Education Salem, Ohio

Taylor Elizabeth MitchellMarketingAvon, Ohio

Garrett Robert MooreMarketing Sport BusinessEdinburg, Ohio

Brandon Harris MorrisCriminal JusticeMogadore, Ohio

Jarrod Nicholas MullenInternational Affairs and DiplomacyPolitical ScienceStrongsville, Ohio

Andrew MurdyManagementMarketingPittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Preston MyersNational Security and Foreign Intelligence AnalysisSpanishAlliance, Ohio

Adam Joseph NagyManagement MarketingHinckley, Ohio

Nathan Alan NolesAccountingSalem, Ohio

Anthony Michael NormanManagementMarketingNew Philadelphia, Ohio

LeAnne Elizabeth NovakMarketing SpanishAlliance, Ohio

James Reilly NovincMarketing Public RelationsChagrin Falls, Ohio

Sarah Catherine OakesHuman Resource ManagementWestfield Center, Ohio

Nathan ObournMarketingSport BusinessUniontown, Ohio

Margaret Ann O'DonnellFinanceMarketingAvon, Ohio

Ian William OhlingerMarketingCanton, Ohio

Sean Thornton O'LoughlinManagementHudson, Ohio

Destanee Ranae O'NeilEarly Childhood Education PsychologyNorth Benton, Ohio

Alicia Paige O'NeillEarly Childhood Education Marlboro, Ohio

Joseph E. PalmquistPolitical ScienceNorth Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Amanda R. PanfilCommunication Studies Richfield, Ohio

Akul PatelMarketingSalem, Ohio

Marlee Jayne PeckMiddle Childhood Education Homeworth, Ohio

Joshua Jarett PerryCriminal JusticeCuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Grace Margaret PetersonNational Security and Foreign Intelligence Analysis Marietta, Georgia

Rhiannon Jade PetriskoEarly Childhood Education Richmond, Ohio

Mason Alexander PlantSport BusinessShreve, Ohio

Steele PorterManagement MarketingCuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Jacob G. PrestageFinanceMarketingHinckley, Ohio

Christopher Michael Lee PughPolitical ScienceAlliance, Ohio

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Olivia G. RamseyFrenchInternational Affairs and DiplomacyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hannah Lea ReusserMiddle Childhood Education Minerva, Ohio

Elayne ReynoldsMiddle Childhood Education North Olmsted, Ohio

Olivia Rose RicciuttiPolitical ScienceCanfield, Ohio

Emily M. RichEarly Childhood Education Amherst, Ohio

Rachel Lisa RichenbergMarketingCanandaigua, New York

Maximilian Silvanob RighettiMarketingSpanishSalem, Ohio

Morgan Makenzie RileyCriminal JusticeCharleroi, Pennsylvania

Quentin Allen RockPolitical ScienceAlliance, Ohio

Andrew J. RoeschNational Security and Foreign Intelligence Analysis Avon, Ohio

Isaac J. RuflinMiddle Childhood Education Canton, Ohio

Ryan James SanderbeckNational Security and Foreign Intelligence Analysis Canton, Ohio

Kennedy Lee SandersNational Security and Foreign Intelligence Analysis Memphis, Tennessee

Hannah Marie SchaeferIntervention Specialist Dublin, Ohio

David Joseph SchoeppnerArtMarketingNorth Canton, Ohio

Jonathan SchroederFinanceMarketingParma, Ohio

Hannah Florence SchulzUniversity Honors International Affairs and DiplomacySpanishUniontown, Ohio

Kylie Ann SeesFinanceMarketingAkron, Ohio

Payton Skyler ShaysMiddle Childhood Education New London, Ohio

Cameron James SheltonHuman Resource ManagementManagementUniontown, Ohio

Patton William SidbeckNational Security and Foreign Intelligence AnalysisAshtabula, Ohio

Luke Thomas SkivolockeInternational Affairs and DiplomacyNational Security and Foreign Intelligence AnalysisAlliance, Ohio

Marcella SpannSport BusinessNorth Royalton, Ohio

Abbey Brooke SpiszMarketingBluffton, South Carolina

Jason Spivey Jr.ManagementCleveland, Ohio

Kassie D. SteedIntervention Specialist Sebring, Ohio

Ryan David SummersCriminal JusticeAlliance, Ohio

Stephen SumnerSport BusinessMiamisburg, Ohio

Charles Bacon SwartzAccountingRocky River, Ohio

Marissa Mae SwongerMarketingAlliance, Ohio

Amber ThompsonIntervention Specialist North Ridgeville, Ohio

Lindsay Marie ThutEarly Childhood Education Aurora, Ohio

Jacob David VanDerkarManagementMarketingAlliance, Ohio

Jacklyn Rose VollEarly Childhood Education Lakewood, Ohio

Daniel C. WaehnerEconomics Libertyville, Illinois

Katelyn Elizabeth WainwrightMarketingManagementNewton Falls, Ohio

Katarra Marie WaldronEarly Childhood Education Newton Falls, Ohio

Kieran William WallaceSport Business Jacksonville, Florida

Joshua J. WaltersSport BusinesNewton Falls, Ohio

Adam Leigh WashburneInternational Affairs and DiplomacyCanton, Ohio

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Jerry Lee Williams IIICriminal JusticeCardington, Ohio

Peter J. WilliamsAccountingCanton, Ohio

Brett McKee WillnerIntervention Specialist South Fayette, Pennsylvania

Anna Claire WilsonEarly Childhood Education Sarver, Pennsylvania

Madison Ellen WolfeEarly Childhood Education Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Travis James WoodSport Business Hudson, Ohio

Danielle M. YanssensAccountingColumbiana, Ohio

Jessica Alice ZaratsianMarketingAkron, Ohio

Benjamin ZbasnikManagement Minerva, Ohio

Paige M. ZilnerManagementPittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Mitchell Ryan ZimmermanMarketing Norton, Ohio

Lindsay Marie AbramsPhysical Therapy Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Rachel AdayaPhysical Therapy Las Vegas, Nevada

Marielle Christine BelliniPhysical Therapy Long Island, New York

Bianca Rose BuschorPhysical Therapy Solon, Ohio

Kanissa Emily CarricoPhysical Therapy Proctorville, Ohio

Laura Marie DanhoffPhysical Therapy Willard, Ohio

Nicholas Anthony DeliberatoPhysical Therapy Sagamore Hills, Ohio

Kevin Patrick DolanPhysical Therapy Dallas, Texas

John Michael FeherPhysical Therapy Monessen, Pennsylvania

Meghan Elizabeth FoncePhysical Therapy Youngstown, Ohio

COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES

DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPYTyler Bryce GainerPhysical Therapy Parkersburg, West Virginia

Alicia Marie GneccoPhysical Therapy Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Brianne Marie GoodrichPhysical TherapyChesterland, Ohio

Courtney Nicole HahnPhysical TherapyBrighton, Michigan

Evan Campbell HaneyPhysical Therapy Akron, Ohio

Andrea Lida JimenezPhysical Therapy San Diego, California

Christopher A. LoeschPhysical Therapy Akron, Ohio

Kayla Francis MaretichPhysical Therapy Sebring, Ohio

Mitchell McCorklePhysical Therapy Jackson, Ohio

Kevin MossPhysical Therapy Chagrin Falls, Ohio

Keertan Jignesh PatelPhysical Therapy Miamisburg, Ohio

Symone ReedPhysical Therapy Cleveland, Ohio

Taylor A. RinesPhysical Therapy Morristown, Tennessee

Tessa Henriette RowlandsPhysical Therapy Cortland, Ohio

Rocco D. SandrellaPhysical Therapy Warren, Ohio

Jordan LeeAnn SchlabachPhysical Therapy Carrollton, Ohio

Jonathan Scott SimonPhysical Therapy Westlake, Ohio

Christopher Lee SteinerPhysical Therapy Kidron, Ohio

Sarah Elizabeth StephensonPhysical Therapy New Philadelphia, Ohio

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MASTER OF SCIENCEKristin Ashley BartlettPhysician Assistant Studies Clifton Park, New York

Raegan Elizabeth BaxterPhysician Assistant Studies Van Wert, Ohio

Mackenzie Abigail BerryPhysician Assistant Studies Alliance, Ohio

Chloe Jayne Brown Physician Assistant Studies Monclova, Ohio

Aubrey V. BuchweitzPhysician Assistant Studies Cincinnati, Ohio

Meghan Marie Dier Physician Assistant Studies Temperance, Michigan

John Paul DuartePhysician Assistant Studies Fairlawn, Ohio

Austin EbertPhysician Assistant Studies Crooksville, Ohio

Lauren A. Entwistle Physician Assistant Studies Canton, Ohio

Andrea Nicole FryPhysician Assistant Studies Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

Abigail Rose GeorgePhysician Assistant Studies Hudson, Ohio

Cassandra GillespiePhysician Assistant Studies Toledo, Ohio

Bushra HarbaPhysician Assistant Studies Lakewood, Ohio

Morgan Kiara HolmesPhysician Assistant Studies Twinsburg, Ohio

Ashley Lynn InglePhysician Assistant Studies Sylvania, Ohio

Yana JacksPhysician Assistant Studies Portland, Oregon

Amrita Kaur JagpalPhysician Assistant Studies Liberty Township, Ohio

Todd M. Kestranek Jr. Physician Assistant Studies Chagrin Falls, Ohio

Zane Douglas LeichtPhysician Assistant Studies Cranesville, Pennsylvania

Lauren Amanda LuxPhysician Assistant Studies Westlake, Ohio

Susan MantkowskiPhysician Assistant Studies Northfield, Ohio

Catherine Isabella MillerPhysician Assistant Studies Grand Rapids, Michigan

Nicole Ann OchsPhysician Assistant Studies Newport, Michigan

Bella PecchiaPhysician Assistant Studies North Ridgeville, Ohio

Michael Glenn ReederPhysician Assistant Studies Havertown, Pennsylvania

Jacob W. RiggPhysician Assistant Studies Springboro, Ohio

Brooke M. RobinsonPhysician Assistant Studies Norton, Ohio

Joseph ShakerPhysician Assistant Studies Mentor, Ohio

Michelle Lynn SimmonsPhysician Assistant Studies Akron, Ohio

Brynn Charlotte KrukemyerPhysician Assistant Studies Genoa, Ohio

Hannah StrykerPhysician Assistant Studies Wooster, Ohio

Li SunPhysician Assistant Studies Wuhan, China

Arlene Carol Chandick TaylorPhysician Assistant Studies Seven Hills, Ohio

Jacob N. TisevichPhysician Assistant Studies North Canton, Ohio

Christopher John WardPhysician Assistant Studies Parker, Colorado

Sean Gaylord WeaverPhysician Assistant Studies Tionesta, Pennsylvania

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSINGLauren Nicole BeechNursing East Rochester, Ohio

Tristan W. BenderNursing Loudonville, Ohio

Nicole Catherine BrownNursing Twinsburg, Ohio

Cheyenne L. ByeleneNursing Alliance, Ohio

Caitlin Ashley ConnorNursing East Liverpool, Ohio

Annie Maria ConwayNursing Alliance, Ohio

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Andrea Marie CunninghamNursing Middleburg Heights, Ohio

Makenzie Leigh GraysonNursing Cortland, Ohio

Jordan HallNursing Lorain, Ohio

Alyssa Paige HattonNursing Alliance, Ohio

Emily Catherine HofferNursing Bryan, Ohio

Martina Annaleigh JollyNursing Steubenville, Ohio

Hannah H. LiebNursing Avon, Ohio

Chelsea L. MarriottNursing Sharpsville, Pennsylvania

Jared Scott MarshNursing Massillon, Ohio

Bridget T. McGuireNursing Cleveland, Ohio

Kiersten Marie MeekerNursing Colerain, Ohio

Abigail Christine MoreyNursing Alliance, Ohio

Kira Nicole NicholsonNursing Alliance, Ohio

Elise Rose PicholaNursing Rocky River, Ohio

Josef RaffinNursing Broadview Heights, Ohio

Victoria Paige RappachNursing Warren, Ohio

Whitney Celine RiddleNursing Canton, Ohio

Kristen Marie RitzmanNursing North Canton, Ohio

Brisa Sydney SeibertNursing Buffalo, New York

Carly Ann StepicNursing Cleveland, Ohio

Tia SwallowNursing Canton, Ohio

Chelsea WestNursing Sugarcreek, Ohio

Nichole Marie WillNursing Mentor, Ohio

BACHELOR OF SCIENCEAlyssa Beth Adams NeuroscienceMentor, Ohio

Rachel Marie Amos Athletic Training Salem, Ohio

Josie Jane AndrewsBiology Salem, Ohio

Cory BarnettExercise Science Grove City, Ohio

Anna BartlettExercise Science Tallmadge, Ohio

Sydney Leilani BaurHuman Development and Family Science Painesville, Ohio

Raymond Thomas BelchickExercise Science North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Brittany Nova BesanconPsychology Orrville, Ohio

Rebecca Jean BiatsExercise Science Painesville, Ohio

Reannan Lynne BlackmorePsychology Perry, Ohio

Trevor BloomBiologyDennison, Ohio

Adrienne J. BockEnvironmental ScienceSalem, Ohio

Allison Hope BoschiniExercise Science Alliance, Ohio

Kayla Rose BowyerEnvironmental ScienceRogers, Ohio

Taylor Kay BurrellPsychology Medina, Ohio

Hannah Elizabeth BurressBiology Minerva, Ohio

Seth Christopher CalhounExercise Science Geneva, Ohio

Quentin Tre'Von CardHuman Development and Family ScienceMassillon, Ohio

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Austin Michael CarneyPsychology Wooster, Ohio

Madison Lynne CaroscioHuman Development and Family Science Avon, Ohio

Caitlynn L. ConnerPsychology Boardman, Ohio

Lauren CraigPsychology Woodsfield, Ohio

Haley Michelle CrewsNeuroscienceSociology Wellsville, Ohio

Hanna Christine DavisBiology Uniontown, Ohio

Jay Rollin Demp IIBiochemistry Zanesville, Ohio

Dustin DiehlPsychology Alliance, Ohio

Austin Joseph DigbyExercise Science Bowling Green, Ohio

Kayla Nicole DregerPsychology Ravenna, Ohio

Katie Lynn DurisinExercise Science Leroy, Ohio

Stephen DurstExercise Science Largo, Florida

Austin Cole EllsworthBiologyPhilosophy Bedford, Michigan

Allison Sue EriseyPsychologySociology Alliance, Ohio

Paige EssigPsychology Scio, Ohio

Bailey Nicole FieldsNeuroscience Mineral Ridge, Ohio

Macy Alexandra FoutzExercise Science Waynesburg, Ohio

Caitlyn FranczkowskiBiology Kent, Ohio

Anthony GeloneseExercise Science Canfield, Ohio

Natasha Lokelani GreenExercise Science Canton, Ohio

Kyle GreigPsychology Mentor, Ohio

Tatum Nicole GroverNeuroscience Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

James Harrison HachBiologySpanish Canton, Ohio

Stephanie Lynn HeadBiologySpanish North Canton, Ohio

Isaac J. Hendershot Exercise Science Willoughby, Ohio

Trae Collin HillyerBiology Hanoverton, Ohio

Hannah Marie HooverBiologyNeuroscience Steubenville, Ohio

Megan Michelle HooverBiology Salem, Ohio

Aamirah N. HowardPsychology Kent, Ohio

Tobin Edward HuffmanBiochemistry Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Evelyn Anne IsenbergBiologyJapanese Jefferson, Ohio

Kyle Michael JenkinsExercise Science Stow, Ohio

Daijana Alliaja Re'nique JohnsonExercise Science Alliance, Ohio

Judith E. KarlenUniversity HonorsPsychologyCanton, Ohio

Emily Jane KellerEnvironmental Science Aurora, Ohio

Kendra Ilene KernerExercise ScienceYpsilanti, Michigan

Benjamin KinderBiology Pickerington, Ohio

Sarah Jane KlineBiochemistry Rootstown, Ohio

Garrett Anthony KonetBiology Strongsville, Ohio

Samuel Allen KrzysiakBiology Aurora, Ohio

Marisa Lynn LakeBiology Midland, Pennsylvania

Jacob Paul LangkampExercise Science Pataskala, Ohio

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Lacey Ann LemasterPsychology Alliance, Ohio

Alexis Nicole LenardosPsychology Canton, Ohio

Brooke Michelle LutterbaughAthletic Training Erie, Pennsylvania

John MacDonald Exercise Science Broadview Heights, Ohio

Tyler MansfieldExercise Science Chardon, Ohio

Samantha MartinUniversity HonorsNeuroscienceEast Palestine, Ohio

Emilio MartinezExercise ScienceSaint Petersburg, Florida

Sarah Lynn MasonExercise Science Alliance, Ohio

Miranda Lee MayleExercise Science Canton, Ohio

Masai McDanielBiology Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Kenneth Scott McElhaneyBiology Munroe Falls, Ohio

Teagan Joseph McFaddenPsychology Bainbridge, Ohio

Michael Shea McIntyreUniversity HonorsHonors in NeuroscienceNeuroscienceWarren, Ohio

Carli Marie McQuilkinNeuroscience Homeworth, Ohio

Allison Catherine McSherryBiology Uniontown, Ohio

Ian Michael MeachamExercise Science Toledo, Ohio

Miranda Christine MeadowsNeuroscience Brook Park, Ohio

Kaci R. MettenbergerExercise Science Steubenville, Ohio

Marcellous Charles Mitchell IVExercise ScienceLabelle, Florida

Madison May MorrisBiology Mogadore, Ohio

Beth A. MyersExercise Science Canton, Ohio

Emily Joy NovakBiochemistry Wakeman, Ohio

Matthew W. OwreyBiochemistry Grove City, Pennsylvania

Samantha N. PechkurowPsychologyCriminal Justice Olmsted Township, Ohio

Mackenzie Rae PensylBiologyPsychology Kent, Ohio

Morgan Alix PiersonBiochemistry Salem, Ohio

Kadie Lorraine PlattHuman Development and Family Science Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Robin Marie PutmanExercise Science Eastlake, Ohio

Paxton Jayne ReisingerBiology North Canton, Ohio

Joseph Erik RisdenExercise Science Salem, Ohio

Emma Renae RoseAthletic Training Laurelville, Ohio

Nathaniel Paul RossBiology Ravenna, Ohio

Valerie Rose RussellExercise Science Moreland Hills, Ohio

Alexandra Nicole SauterAthletic Training Avon, Ohio

Danielle Nicole SchubertBiology Green, Ohio

Jared J. SchulteExercise Science Strongsville, Ohio

Christal SchumacherExercise Science Parma, Ohio

David SebukeBiologySpanish Chagrin Falls, Ohio

Sydney Jean SereychasNeuroscience Canton, Ohio

Ryan Michael ShanerBiology New Castle, Pennsylvania

Mallory Jane Reshawna ShellenbergerBiology Ashtabula, Ohio

Sean D. ShermanExercise Science Centerville, Ohio

Jordan Taylor SimpsonAthletic Training Wellsville, Ohio

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Lauren SkulinaPsychology Mentor, Ohio

Tanner A. SlackExercise Science New Concord, Ohio

Hunter Stone SmithEnvironmental Science Leetonia, Ohio

Corey John SnyderBiology Alliance, Ohio

Heath D. SnyderUniversity HonorsChemistry Loudonville, Ohio

Tavis Nicholas StikaExercise Science Creston, Ohio

Madison SummersBiology Orrville, Ohio

Emma ThombsExercise Science Chagrin Falls, Ohio

Bethany J. ToberBiology Avon Lake, Ohio

Jonathon Tyler ToddBiology Canton, Ohio

Connor B. TroyerExercise Science Sugarcreek, Ohio

Caitlin Jeanne TytlerUniversity HonorsNeuroscience Jackson Township, Ohio

Jarrett Marshall VanHavelExercise Science Mason, Michigan

Jason Austin VanSickleExercise ScienceLoudonville, Ohio

Jordyn Adare VlockExercise SciencePataskala, Ohio

Victoria Nicole WaddellPsychologyWilloughby, Ohio

Matthew James WeingartBiology Salem, Ohio

Hannah Brei Welsh Biochemistry Youngstown, Ohio

Maxwell S. WilliamsExercise Science Cleveland, Ohio

Andria Wilson RedfearnPsychology Criminal Justice Deerfield, Ohio

Megan YankulovBiochemistry Hartville, Ohio

Madison Taylor YockeyNeuroscience Carrollton, Ohio

Krystine Elizabeth YoungExercise Science Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

Lauren Marie ZaleskiNeuroscience Lorain, Ohio

Hannah Taylor Amy ZuppeUniversity HonorsBiochemistry Alliance, Ohio

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HONORS RECOGNITIONS Students are recognized at graduation for superior academic achievement. This recognition is signified by “honors cords” given at Commencement rehearsal to those who have achieved honors status and added to their academic regalia for the ceremony. The following honors are based upon the grade point average achieved during the full college career at the University of Mount Union. Grade point averages are based upon an A as 4.000. Students achieving a grade point average of 3.900 or better are awarded their degrees summa cum laude signified by the gold honors cord, students achieving a grade point average of 3.750 to 3.899 are awarded their degrees magna cum laude signified by the silver honors cord, and students achieving a grade point average of 3.550 to 3.749 are awarded their degrees cum laude signified by the white honors cord. In addition, honors recognition is granted to students who show superior achievement in special honors programs. A red honors cord is awarded to students graduating with honors in a major as defined by the awarding department.

ACADEMIC REGALIA The history and pageantry of academic regalia goes back to the medieval universities of Europe in the 11th and 12th centuries. Gowns were everyday dress, providing for their wearers not only distinction but also warmth during long hours of study in poorly heated buildings.Academic life as we know it today began in the church and then spread throughout the guilds. The teaching guild was the guild of the master of arts, where the bachelor was the apprentice of the master; the dress was the outward sign of privilege and responsibility. It became necessary for universities to set rules to preserve the dignity and meaning of their academic dress or regalia. Since the 15th century, both Cambridge and Oxford universities in England have made academic dress a matter of university control, even to its minor details, and have repeatedly published revised regulations. Although academic regalia is seen only at such formal affairs as commencement, dedication ceremonies, and inaugural exercises on American campuses today, it has been governed by an Academic Costume Code, established in 1895 and revised by the American Council of Education from time to time. When the Academic Costume Code is followed, it is possible to identify the highest degree that the wearer holds, the college or university that awarded it, and the course of study that it represents. The distinguishing features are the cut of the gown, the color of the tassel on the cap, and the lengths and colors of the hood. The gowns have three distinctive sleeves: long sleeves for the bachelor’s gown, longer closed sleeves with arm slits at the elbow for the master’s gown, and bell-shaped sleeves extending to the wrist for the doctor’s gown. The bachelor’s gown, usually black in color, is worn closed; the master’s gown, also most frequently black, is worn open or closed, depending partly upon its tailoring; and the doctor’s gown, either black or of the official colors of the degree granting university, is worn open or closed, depending on the preference of its wearer. The bachelor’s and master’s gowns have no trimming; the doctor’s gown is faced down the front with velvet and has three bars of velvet across the sleeves. This velvet trim is either black, or is a color adopted by the university granting the doctor’s degree or is the color associated with the discipline to which the degree pertains. A cap is worn with each type of gown. The bachelor’s cap has a stiff, square flat top known as a “mortarboard;” its tassel is either black or is a color associated with the wearer’s degree. The master’s cap is identical to the bachelor’s cap, but the tassel is almost always black. The doctor’s cap, ordinarily black, is either a “mortarboard” or a soft, cushion-like design; the tassel is either black or gold.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF MOUNT UNION MACE

The mace is traditionally carried by the university marshal on formal academic occasions at many institutions of higher education. Originally a weapon of war, the mace today has become a peaceful symbol of the authority accorded a university that regularly grants academic degrees to students who have fulfilled the requirements for graduation in one of the several fields of study offered by that university. The University of Mount Union mace is constructed in part of wood from the Old Carding Mill in Alliance, where the first University classes were held on the third floor on October 20, 1846. The sections at the top and bottom of the mace are emblematic of the lamp of learning at the center of the University seal. It is fitting that a portion of the Old Mill thus survives as a continuing symbol of the excellent liberal arts education that continues to be a hallmark of Mount Union.

The hood is of three lengths: three feet for the bachelor’s hood, three and one-half feet for the master’s hood, and four feet for the doctor’s hood. The color of the velvet edging, which is wider for the higher degrees than for the bachelor’s hood, indicates the subject area to which the degree pertains. In addition to the colored edging, the hood shows in its lining the official colors of the college or university that awarded the degree. The hood is worn in such a way that a large part of the lining is visible. In nearly every academic procession there will appear a few costumes that do not conform to the standard patterns described above. Gold braid is sometimes added to the gowns of academic administrators and trustees; the color of the trustees’ gowns may be specified by the college. Many faculties include a few members who hold degrees from foreign universities, some of which prescribe very colorful regalia of varying designs. The following colors are associated with the various faculties or disciplines:

JournalismCrimson

LawPurple

Library ScienceLemon

MedicineGreen

MusicPink

NursingApricot

OptometrySea Foam Green

Oratory (Speech)Silver Gray

PharmacyOlive Green

PhilosophyDark Blue

AgricultureMaize

Arts, Letters, HumanitiesWhite

Commerce, Accountancy, Business

Drab

DentistryLilac

EconomicsCopper

EducationLight Blue

EngineeringOrange

Fine Arts, including ArchitectureBrown

ForestryRusset

Physical EducationSage Green

Physical TherapySage Green

Public Administration, including Foreign Service

Peacock Blue

Public HealthSalmon Pink

ScienceGolden Yellow

Social ScienceCream

Social WorkCitron

TheologyScarlet

Veterinary ScienceGray

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THE FLAGS OF THE NATIONS

The University of Mount Union serves as the educational institution for many international students each year. The University acknowledges the importance of these students to the campus community by displaying the flags of their home nations in the lobby of the Kolenbrander-Harter Information Center throughout the year. This year, we especially recognize the nations of our international student graduates and international visiting faculty – Australia, China, England, France, Germany, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Spain. The flags of these nations are displayed as part of our graduation regalia.

INTERNATIONAL VISITING FACULTY

Camille BeckerTeaching AssistantUniversité de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour, France

Maria HarmsTeaching AssistantLeuphana Universität, Germany Andrea Michelena HerranzTeaching AssistantUniversidad del Pais Vasco, Spain

Shiori TsutsuiTeaching AssistantKansai Gaidai University, Japan

Dr. Wenhua YanFulbright ScholarEast China Normal University

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SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS(These awards were presented at the Senior Recognition and Honors Convocation on April 28, 2020.)

The David Ellis Shively Sophomore Award Bethany C. Eierdam The Hubert R. Pinney Outstanding Senior Award Quinnlan J. Crowe in the Department of Business Kylie A. Sees The Robert L. and Flora Curtis Kniveton Accounting Prize Brian C. Belz The Rea and Associates Accounting Firm Award Jessica J. Heymann The Robert E. Hillier Family Scholarship Joshua S. Andrews Alexander J. Artimez The James E. Thoma Sport Business Award Walker R. Cooper The Andy and Eileen Kachilla Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Gabriella V. Cataloni and Innovation AwardThe Alfred Ringwald Prize Trisha K. Kohut The Cynthia L. Hepler Radio Award Samuel L. Fronsman The Krahling Journalism Award Emily Swisher The Robert I. Brainard Jr., Communications Award Vincent M. Camma The Clark and Sandra Albrich Archer Prize in Multi-Platform Regan Laurell Software DevelopmentThe Alumni Computer Science Prize Alec Barker Regan Laurell William R. Luca The E.J. Wulf Student Teacher Prize Kathryn N. Dhayer Bethany M. Matuska Anna C. Wilson The Ethel Mellinger Award in Elementary Education Reagan O. Lovelace The Gordon L. Wable Memorial Prize Josh Petruccelli The Marge Cooke Prize Derek S. Currey The Donna J. Michalek, Ph.D. Memorial Engineering Prize Masashi Nishiguchi The Ullman Mathematics Prize Masashi Nishiguchi The Wilbur and Burdella Stuckey Carl Mathematics Prize Jordan A. Davis Jeffery M. Joseph Savannah G. Kole Madison E. Luthy Megan R. Reihl The John O. Rouse International Travel Prize Harouna Assante Ndongo The International Studies Award Joseph A. Demeis The Political Science Award Tianna M. Dillon The Judge Phillips Pre-Law Prize Tianna M. Dillon The Laurie Kolenbrander Award for Public Service Joseph G. Falatok The William H. Porter Sociology Award Cassie M. Mead The Sociology and Criminal Justice Service Award Logan Cooper The Outstanding Criminal Justice Student Award Ethan M. Griffith The Art Department Purchase Award Rita C. Pollock The Mary Evelyn Cook Weber Prize Sara G. Severns The Dean's Purchase Awards in Art Haylee C. Hawk The Amelia Alexander Dillow Prize Elizabeth F. Wilden The Eric A. and Mary W. Eckler English Prize Sarai A. Bodine The Stephan Family Prize for Writing Samuel R. Olin-Hitt The William H. McMaster Jr., Senior English Prize Joseph C. Strobelt The John E. and Helen W. Saffell Prize Dirk V. Kaufman The Richard L. and Connie VanderMeulen Doyle Prize Carla K. Nicoletti

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The Fishel History Prize John P. Madison The Music Education Award Kaitlyn M. Slezak The Music Faculty Award Kaitlyn M. Slezak The Sophomore Choral Award Kollin J. Klingler Nathaniel J. Teall The Cecil T. and Marian H. Stewart Award Abigail E. Adams The Teeple-Krohn Prize Stephanie L. Head The Oscar W. and Viola H. Dunn Bible Prize Natalie M. Engle The American Bible Society Award Kenneth S. McElhaney The George H. Thomas and Donald R. Buckey Philosophy Prize Austin C. Ellsworth The Dramatics Award Barbara R. Davidson The Mount Union Players' Hall of Fame Award Elizabeth G. Domer Matthew D. Filo The George L. and Margaret Wagner King Prize for Performing Arts Eva A. Wagner The Mary Frost French Prize Lucy A. Baer Ashley M. Hill The Rufus Ruth Romance Language Prize William R. Luca Savana S. Marsh The George and Shirley Weimer Prize in German Jacob R. Sanford Walter D. Sterling The George and Shirley Weimer Prize in Japanese Samuel A. Martinjako The Outstanding Japanese Award Malina A. Mitchell Juwan M. Simpson The Biology Faculty Award Natalie L. Bubenheim Danielle N. Schubert The Dr. Leonard and Gretchen Epp Biology Award Emily A. Ina The Shumaker Physiology Prize Hailey M. Burch The Dr. Donald J. and G. E. Brugger Pre-Med Award Carlee A. Mitchell The Alumni Chemistry Award Kaylyn R. Bennett Hailey J. Miller The American Institute of Chemists Award Heath D. Snyder The Bertha H. Tsai Award in Chemistry Aurelia R. Incristi The Louis A. Pappenhagen Prize Emily J. Novak The Morgan-Song Leadership Prize in Chemistry Amye M. Frontz The Morgan-Song Leadership Prize in Biochemistry Brett N. Scheib The G. F. Lamb Geology Award Brandon R. Duktig The Glenn E. Scott Prize in Paleontology Julia P. Jeffries The Harold R. Dillow Geology Prize Alejandra M. Twiss The Daniel M. Gorman Prize in Athletic Training Wyatt S. Kohl The Daniel Kibler, M.D. Prize Allie K. Goldy The Rosemarie F. Ilg Crumbley Award John T. MacDonald The Warren E. Kluth Prize for Excellence in Nursing Jacqueline M. Srp The Rhea L. Gerrard Prize in Nursing Krysten M. Castenir The Charles and Ilene Hart Prize in Physics Adrian Vasu The Physics Faculty's Prize in Physics Jacob C. Beavon The Kitzmiller Psychology Prize Samantha K. Martin The Shea Zellweger Service Award Haley M. Crews The Elmer George Prize Katherine D. Wilson The Arthur Dimit Prize Harouna Assante Ndongo The Charles J. Ping Student Community Service Award Destanee R. O'Neil The Maria Leonard Book Award Cassie M. Mead William R. Luca

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The Black Student Union Service Award Destinee A. Thompson The Black Student Union Outstanding Senior Award Shayauna E. Newsom The International Student Community Service Award Shizuka Kuramitsu Clyde Lamb Award Mason A. Plant Danielle M. Rohrman The Chris Schuh Award Frazier A. Daniel The Dean Taylor Leadership Prize Kollin J. Klingler The Kendig Leadership Prize Kiara R. Bennett The "Decade of Excellence" Prize Braxton N. Plunk The Doyle-Montagno Prize Christian Lopez The James H. Wuske Endowed Prize Austin J. Digby The Ken Wable Prize Brendan A. Klaus The Good Citizenship Prize Logan T. McGee The Heaton W. Harris and Corinne Harris Smith Senior Prize William R. Luca

OUTSTANDING SENIORS(These awards were presented at the Senior Recognition and Honors Convocation on April 28, 2020.)

Outstanding Seniors Haley M. Crews William R. Luca

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PLEASE NOTE The University of Mount Union Commencement is a culmination of much work and sacrifice on the part of students as well as their families and friends. To many in the class, it will be the end of their formal education, and to others, it is another step toward a profession or graduate degree. In keeping with the academic significance and dignity of the Commencement day, the University limits the activities of its guests to those appropriate to the observation of the graduation ceremony. Guests are requested to refrain from posting signs, distributing literature, or undertaking any other activities that are not related to the officially scheduled events of the day and that might interfere with the joy and celebration of the graduates and their families. To assist us in making this day most meaningful, your cooperation is requested. When the graduates, faculty, and the official party of the University process to begin the ceremonies, please stand and remain standing until the invocation has been given by the University chaplain. We ask that you remain in your seats during the Commencement exercises. In accordance with state mandates and the institution’s 2020 Fall Responsible Reopening, all Commencement participants and guests will be required to wear an appropriate face covering during the duration of the ceremony and time on campus. We also ask that you maintain a physical distance of six feet from those not within your party at all times while on campus for Commencement Weekend. Please remain in your seat during the duration of the ceremony. Refrain from attempting to make your way to the stage to take photos of graduates as they receive their diplomas. A professional photographer will be on hand to capture the memory of today’s event. Photographs will be taken of graduates once they exit the stage. A backdrop will be provided, and graduates will be permitted to remove their face coverings for the photo. These images, as well as general Commencement day photographs, will be available through Cockrill’s Studio. Visit cockrillsstudio.com and click on University of Mount Union to view photos or call (330) 821-8303. We also realize you will be anxious to meet your graduate at the close of the event. Following the ceremony, the Commencement recessional will lead graduates out of Mount Union Stadium toward the Quad area so that graduates can disperse with space to social distance. Guests will remain in their seats in Mount Union Stadium until the recessional retires. Guests will then be permitted to exit Mount Union Stadium via the designated access point they used to enter and will then be instructed to make their way east, through the King Hall parking lot and Dewald Chapel area, to be reunited with their graduates in the Quad area. Your cooperation will help Mount Union make Commencement most meaningful to the students as well as to their families. Thank you.

The University Marshal

Statement Regarding Degree Completion: The University of Mount Union and the Office of the University Registrar make every effort to provide a comprehensive and accurate list of participants for this ceremony. Occasionally, last minute changes may occur and affect the list of participants. The actual list of graduates may differ from what is listed in this program.