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Seton Hill Confers 320 Degrees in May Commencement

Greensburg, PA – Seton Hill University awarded 320 undergraduate and graduate degrees during its commencement exercises on May 8, 2004. Seton Hill also awarded two honorary degrees: the Doctor of Laws to the Most Reverend Anthony G. Bosco and the Doctor of Humane Letters to Stanton R. Sheetz, president and CEO of Sheetz, Inc.

Alumna Michele M. Ridge, Chair of Seton Hill’s Board of Trustees, presided over the commencement exercises, held, for the first time in the University’s history, on the campus’ Administration Building lawn. Dr. Mary Ann Gawelek, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty, presented the candidates for degrees and Dr. JoAnne Boyle, University president, conferred the degrees. Stanton R. Sheetz addressed the graduating class.

The Most Reverend Lawrence E. Brandt, Bishop of Greensburg, delivered the blessing to conclude the commencement exercises.

Graduates and their degrees, listed by hometown residence, are as follows:

China

Hong Kong

Hiu David Chu, BS, Business

Shenyang City

Shanshan Xie, BS, Business

United States

District of Columbia

Washington

Travis L. Cappel, BA, Business
Angella Julius, BS, Accounting

Massachusetts

Rutland

Amber M. Yuscinsky, BS, Biology

Turners Falls

Antoinette M. DeSalvo, BA, Communications

Maryland

Bowie

Renee S. Walker, BA, Business

Pasadena

Keith M. Gray, BA, Theatre

Towson

Amie E. Post, MA, Marriage and Family Therapy

New Jersey

Colonia

Brendan M. Meany, BA, English

New York

Brooklyn

Shaquanda K. Anderson, BA, Psychology

Farmingdale

Desiree C. Leon, BSW, Social Work

Jamestown

Gregory T. Bohall, BA, Psychology

Queens

Kathleen M. Valencia, BA, Communications

Queens Village

Samantha A. Jiles, BA, Political Science

Pennsylvania

Aliquippa

Stephanie L. Kirk, MA, Elementary Education

Altoona

Jennifer A. Reifsteck, BA, Art Therapy and Art

Alverton

Leah M. Yuhouse, BA, History

Apollo

Salvatore E. Brusco, BS, Computer Science
Jacquelyn G. Hughes, BA, Human Services

Avonmore

Louis D. Bottegal, BS, Biology

Belle Vernon

Rachael L. Zenobi, BM, Music

Bellevue

Jeffrey D. McLaughlin, MBA, Business Administration

Bethel Park

Jennifer A. Lyons, BA, Mathematics

Boswell

Elizabeth A. O’Connor, BA, Sociology
Aimee A. St. Clair, BS, Hospitality and Tourism

Brackenridge

Michele Konopisos, MA, Marriage and Family Therapy

Brush Valley

Craig S. Wobrak, BM, Music

Butler

Casey B. Bateson, BS, Family and Consumer Sciences
Emily A. Hagaman, BS, Physician Assistant
Kelly M. Weston, M Ed, Technologies Enhanced Learning

Carnegie

Susan M. Shick, MA, Special Education

Clarksville

Taunya M. Claude, BA, Art

Collegeville

Jessica E. Brower, BM, Music

Connellsville

Kristen A. Butela, BA, Psychology
Robyn A. Graham, BA, Art Therapy
Jodi N. Halfhill, BA, Mathematics
Debra J. Lohr, MBA, Business Administration
Kylie R. Stouffer, MBA, Business Administration

Coraopolis

Amy L. Schickel, MA, Special Education

Crabtree

Elizabeth G. Berret, BA, English

Delmont

Karen L. Frank, BS, Family and Consumer Sciences

Derry

Daniel P. Greiner, BA, Theatre

Dillsburg

Jennifer L. Shultz-Jacob, BS, Business

Downingtown

Elizabeth A. Johnson, BA, Psychology

Elizabeth

Rebecca A. Lee, MBA, Business Administration

Ellsworth

Tammy S. Jenkins, BA, Communications

Erie

Tina M. Kopnitsky, BS, Dietetics

Export

Shanna R. DeFrances, BA, Art Therapy
Lynn Zimmer, MBA, Business Administration

Fair Oaks

Sara R. Canter, BA, Theatre

Finleyville

Susan L. Gillenberger, BS, Chemistry

Fredericktown

Gregory R. Pfeninger, BS, Physician Assistant

Friedens

Jessica M. Picklo, BS, Business

Greensburg

Nicole M. Acita, BS, Family and Consumer Sciences
Elizabeth J. Bradley, BS, Family and Consumer Sciences
Nicole L. Brugnoli, BFA, Art
Cynthia A. Camaione, MBA, Business Administration
Michelle L. Cessare, BA, Psychology
Robert A. Coder, MBA, Business Administration
Gloria L. Colosimo, BA, Human Services
Lihua D. Cox, BS, Accounting
Cynthia A. Daugherty, BS, Computer Sciences
Kimberley DeFlavio, BA, Communications
Paul T. DeFloria, MBA, Business Administration
Lindsey M. Dzurko, BA, Communications
Amy M. Fatula, MA, Special Education
Beth A. Germano, MA, Elementary Education
Terri J. Grabiak, MBA, Business Administration
Gerald L. Holden, BA, Human Services
Maggie A. Hudak, BA, Political Science
Jacque A. Johnston, MA, Special Education
Kathleen L. Kalp, MBA, Business Administration
Pilar I. Kerestan, BA, Mathematics
Desni L. Mallow, BS, Physician Assistant
Audrey S. Mattiuz, MBA, Business Administration
Kimberly A. McCarty, MBA, Business Administration
Brian McCollum, BS, Computer Science
Aaron J. Miller, M Ed, Technologies Enhanced Learning
Shanda M. Mitchell, BA, Psychology
Stephanie S. Noel, BA, Art
Randall Opsitnick, BS, Business
Carolyn J. Pershing, MA, Elementary Education
Vickie J. Reed, BA, Psychology
Donald J. Sampsell, BA, Art
Debra S. Spang, M Ed, Technologies Enhanced Learning
Joseph R. Tatarek, BS, Accounting
Jennifer D. Wilson, BS, Physician Assistant

Hannastown

Jennifer L. Merenda, BA, Art
Leyla L. Pilon, BA, Human Services

Harrison City

Mary Beth Atwood, M Ed, Technologies Enhanced Learning

Homer City

Erica D. Davis, MA, Special Education

Hopwood

Andrea L. Abraham, BS, Computer Science

Indiana

Stacy L. Moran, BS, Physician Assistant

Irwin

Janet Campbell, M Ed, Technologies Enhanced Learning
Rena D. Carrera, BA, Psychology and Art
Hedy L. Horwatt, BS, Business
Kathleen S. Paskus, BSW, Social Work

Jeannette

Anthony L. DiSaia, BA, Political Science
Aubrey M. Garber, BA, Music
Deborah S. Pavetti, MA, Special Education
Jamee C. Rice, BA, English
Magi Rundle, BS, Business
Heather M. Schwickrath, MA, Counseling Psychology
Mabel L. Stellato, MA, Counseling Psychology
Barbara A. White, BS, Accounting

Jefferson Hills

Jennifer L. Cilia, BA, English

Lancaster

Joshua M. Galligan, BA, Theatre

Latrobe

Adam J. Altman, BA, Theatre
Deanna M. Baughman, MA, Counseling Psychology
Courtney L. Horner, BA, Art
Christina M. Lancianese, BA, Human Services
David Lettrich, MBA, Business Administration
Laura Lute, BS, Business
Christa J. McHugh, BS, Physician Assistant
Lisa A. Miller, BS, Physician Assistant
Craig Morella, BA, Communications
Stephen Relick, MA, Marriage and Family Therapy
Jennifer L. Vosefski, BS, Self-Designed
Lori Walstrom, MA, Counseling Psychology

Laughlintown

Kelly J. Stewart-Diaz, BA, History

Leechburg

Bethany L. Marangoni, BS, Business

Level Green

Katherine J. Dixon, BS, Computer Science

Ligonier

Diana Perney, M Ed, Technologies Enhanced Learning
Stacy L. Yvanek, BS, Family and Consumer Sciences

Lower Burrell

Joslyn H. Hall, BS, Accounting and BA Art

Mars

Kristin E. Leonberg, BS, Dietetics

Melcroft

Elaine B. White, BS, Family and Consumer Sciences

Monessen

Charlette R. Dent, BA, Human Services

Monongahela

Regina M. Rigney, Physician Assistant Certificate

Monroeville

Diane L. Ferchak, BS, Dietetics
Donna M. Whiteside, BA, Business

Moon Township

Marjorie A. Kuhn, BA, General Studies
Adam A. Cross, BA, General Studies

Mount Pleasant

Sarah A. Bedortha, BS, Family and Consumers Sciences
Cara S. Donohue, BS, Family and Consumer Sciences
Susan R. Fligger, BSW, Social Work
Holli H. Haddick, MA, Counseling Psychology
Michelle T. Lehman, BS, Accounting
Terri L. Pritts, BA, Human Services
Michael D. Ridinger, MBA, Business Administration

Murrysville

Kathleen M. Rubright, MA, Special Education

North Huntingdon

Kristy A. Jordan, MA, Elementary Education
John B. Hooper, BS, Business

New Alexandria

Amanda M. Zundel, BA, Art

New Bethlehem

Ashley S. Hoffman, BA, Spanish

New Derry

Calonie R. Pitts, BSW, Social Work

New Kensington

Jodi Buzzell, MA, Counseling Psychology
Michelle L. Stock, BA, Psychology
Pamela Williams, MA, Counseling Psychology

Oliver

Jodi L. Mildren-Davidson, MA, Counseling Psychology

Philadelphia

Tiffany C. Graham, BA, English

Pittsburgh

Carrie A. Fox, BA, English
James A. Hill, MBA, Business Administration
Mindy M. McClelland, BA, Psychology
Kristen M. Ventrice, BS, Biology

Pleasant Unity

Margaret R. Gray, BS, Business

Renovo

Vandye Mae, E. Nelson, BS, Accounting and Business

Scottdale

Tiffany M. Boyce, BA, English
Katherine A. Lighthall, MBA, Business Administration

Somerset

Ursula V. Stein, BS, Accounting
Jessica A. Strawn, BS, Family and Consumer Sciences

Spartansburg

Carrie A. Smith, BA, Psychology

St. Marys

Roy W. Green, BA, Mathematics
Julie M. Young, BA, English

Stoystown

Laurel E. Rosenbaum, BS, Biology

Trafford

Pamela M. Dotson, MA, Counseling Psychology

Uniontown

Tiffany A. Gleason, BS, Physician Assistant

Valencia

Maia Johnston, BA, Art

West Newton

Kristen N. Secrist, BA, Theatre
Julie R. Shank, BA, History
Kimberly A. Steen, BS, Business

Windber

Briana M. Kenno, BA, Art
Samantha D. Kormanik, BA, Psychology and Sociology

Virginia

Arlington

Zolboo Tsog, BA, Psychology

Hague

John E. Cottom Jr., MA, Elementary Education

Newport News

Karina Gonzalez, BS, Physician Assistant

Virgin Islands

St. Croix

Tamara F. Liburd, BA, Biology
Tamara M. Liburd, BA, Political Science

St. Thomas

Francillia Laville, BA, Political Science

West Virginia

Clarksburg

Natalie A. Nardelli, BA, Communications

Fairmont

Erin D. Riggi, BA, Art

Morgantown

Gyl I. Cendana, BS, Physician Assistant

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