Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Academic Convocation Booklet 2005
"Celebrating Scholarship"



Outstanding Academic Achievement

College of Arts and Sciences Awards

College of Business Administration Awards

College of Education and Human Services Awards
Links to Awards on this Page School of Nursing and Allied Health Awards

Venango Campus Awards

Division of Student Affairs Awards

International Program Office Awards

University-Wide Awards

Additional Scholarships/Awards/Honors

Academic Convocation
Saturday, April 23, 2005
2:30 p.m.
Hart Chapel

Welcome awardees, faculty, staff, administrators, parents and guests.

Reception will follow - First Floor Founders Hall

Program

Alma Mater...............................................................................................Clarion University Show Choir

Welcome and Opening Remarks..............................................................................................Dr. Hallie Savage
Director, Honors Program and
Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders


 
Student Performances/Presentations.....................................................................Clarion University Show Choir.


 Speaker ....................................................................................................................Dr. Linda L. Nolan,
Provost and Academic Vice President


Student Speaker....................................................................................................................Ms. Shannon Nolan
Graduate Student
Master of Education

Presentation of Awards...........................................................................................................Dr. Hallie Savage
 

Closing.......................................................................................................................................Dr. Hallie Savage

Show Choir Members

Natalie Dunn, Robert Goodrich, David Hart,
Rebecca Hebel, Domina Hillwig, Kevin Hunt,
Chie Isobe, Ryan Karcher, Kara Karstedt,
Autumn Kunselman, Kristy Marchal, Nathan Matt,
Holly Mitchell, Shelia Murphy, Lisa Puntureri,
Kelsey Schroyer, Patrick Shannon, Johnathan Sherbine,
Joshua Solyan, Jared Sullivan, Laura Sweeny and Thomas Young


Honor Graduates

The following is a list of the 2005 outstanding graduate students and their respective degree program:

Master of Business Administration Master of Business Administration

Pamela M. Dunlap (Spring 2005 graduate)
Gregg A Johnson (Spring 2005 graduate)
Zheni E. Nikolova (Fall 2004 graduate)

Master of Science in Biology
Wendy Banner

Master of Science in Communication Science & Disorders

Melissa Krempasky

Master of Education in Rehabilitative Science

James McGee


Master of Education in Science Education

Michele Wolbert


Master of Education in Special Education
Carol Sue Williams

Master of Science in Library Science
Karla Marsteller

Master of Science in Communication Education and Mass Media Technology

David Sentner

Master of Education in Education

Shannon Nolan

Master of Education in Reading
Kimberly Johnson


Master of Science in Nursing

Jill Rough

The graduating seniors with the highest cumulative average, according to hours earned at Clarion, are listed below along with their respective degree program. Traditionally, these students are the banner carriers at the Commencement ceremonies:

College of Arts and Sciences

Patricia Sue Wine
Sociology/Psychology Major
Minor in Social Work

College of Business Administration
Scott Reinsel
Accounting Major
 Minor in Internationl Business

Heather McPheron
Finance Major
College of Education and Human Services
Robert Anderson
Secondary Education Social studies

School of Nursing and Allied Health
Yvonne Rhoades
Nursing
 
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Outstanding Academic Achievement

College of Arts and Sciences

Syed R. Ali-Zaidi Scholarship Nominees
Christina Baumgartel
Courtney Brown
Reasa Cain
Adriane Caleffice
Tara Harrington
Carrie Kronenberger
Heather McPheron
Victoria Reid
Sarah Swerdlow
Sigma Tau Gamma Honors Scholarship (2004-2005)
Crystal Page


William and Elizabeth Hart Scholarship
Kristen L. Hurrell
Kelly R. Smith
Gayle E. Specht

Awarded to a mathematics, physics, chemistry, geography/earth science, or biology major with at least 45 credits, based on academic achievement in math and science course work.

Nancy Shaw McKee Scholarship
Kathryn Mary Jarzab

Biology Department

Rutherford Memorial Scholarship
Philip Adams


Awarded to a biology major of freshman or sophomore standing based on the following criteria:  academic excellence, participation in extracurricular activities, service to the department and university, financial need and the student's goals in biology.

Biology Department Fund Scholarship

Abbas Asgerally
Andrew Whelan


Outstanding Biology Scholars Award
Gavin Ferris
Jamie Wolf
Michael Chislock
Christopher Keener
 

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania University Biologists (CPUB)
Sarah Swerdlow

Awarded to the outstanding biology student based upon academic achievement

Chemistry Department

Chemistry Department Service Award
Thomas Zelinksy, Jr.
 
The American Institute of Chemists Foundation Award
Laura Altman

Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry
Michael Craig

Clarion University Department Commemorative Scholarship
Keri McNamara
Kara Waychoff

CRC Press Freshman Chemistry Achievement Award
Ryan Rebo

Heagy Memorial Scholarship
Michael Polashuk

2004-2005 Chemistry Department Competitive Award

Michael Polashuk
Roger Rummell
Ben Park


Undergraduate Award for Achievement in Organic Chemistry
Keri McNamara

Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh College Award
Laura Altman

Communication Department

James H. Cole Scholarship
Jon Cofer
J.J. Canelos Scholarship
Michael McDonald
Eric Youngblood
Communication Department
Sheena Hoover
John Smith
Sheena Zawacki

The Society of Collegiate Journalists' Student Journalist of the Year Award
La-Aja Wiggins

Outstanding Senior in Communication
Tara Harrington

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Computer Information Sciences

George Lewis Scholarship

Andrea Berger
Dan Collins
Gregory Funk
David Grega
Jeremy Kaltenbach
Joey Kunselman
Shawn McNaughton
Joshua Rhoads
David Thomas
Christopher Woods
Kelly Yackovich
CIS Department Scholarship
Kelly Yackovich
AITP Scholarship
Chamara Edirisinghe


English Department

Gilbert Neiman Scholarship
Megan Oberle (Freshman)
Whitney Mackison (Freshman)
Danielle Latchaw (Sophomore)
Jamie Brown (Sophomore)
Kristen Werder (Junior)
David Lutz (Senior)
History Department

Gilbert Hill Award

Kayla Nale


Presented annually to the graduating senior with the best record as a history major.

Frank Campbell Award

Robert Anderson and Brian Farkas

Presented annually to the graduating senior with the best record as a secondary education/social studies major in history.

History Department Foundation Scholarship
Jamie Blackburn

Phi Alpha Theta - National History Honor Society
2004-2005 Inductees

Terri Angeletti
Jamie Lee Blackburn
Robert J. Bowser
Zachary Clark
Dorothy R. Coldiron
Matthew W. Curtis
Mindy Lea Hawthrone
Jocelynn Henry
Roxanne Hitchcock
Karlee Johnston
Jeffrey L. Kriebel II
Jessica Lulich
Jodi Lynn McDermott
Trevor John McGaughey
Kayla J. Nale
Lauren Elizabeth Pribila
Leann R. Reitz
Megan Lynn Rupert
Kate J. Ward
Jeffrey Wimperis

Mathematics Department 

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Helen and Lawrence Smith Scholarship
Adrianne L. Demski
Kristin L. Hurrell
Kathryn M. Jarzab
Nicole C. Plassio
Kelly R. Smith
Gayle E. Specht


Presented annually to the junior or senior mathematics major(s) with exceptional scholarship and outstanding extracurricular participation.

Freshman Renewable Scholarship

Brandon J. Long

Awarded based upon academic achievement.

Freshman Scholarship (Mathematics)

Kristopher S. Snyder

 Awarded to an incoming freshman who was one of the top scoreres on the department's annual High School Mathematics Competition and/or a high SAT (mathematics portion) and mathematics placement test score.

Calculus Scholarship
Kelly R. Smith

 Awarded based upon academic achievement.

Pi Mu Epsilon 2004-05 Inductees

Lindsey M. Graff
John D. McDermott
Gayle E. Specht


Honorary mathematics society.

 Mathematical Association of America Senior Award

Kelly R. Smith
Gayle E. Specht


Awarded annual to a senior in mathematics based upon QPA in mathematics, interest in teaching, and faculty opinion.

John F. Kuhn Mathematics Scholarship
Kayla S. Taylor

Modern Languages

Diaz y Diaz Scholarship

Andrew Russell
Awarded annually to an ounstading Spanish student studying in a Spanish-speaking country in the following summer or academic year.


Judith McCreary Scholarship

French:  Austin Young
German:  Megan Church
Spanish: Alexandra Batouyios

 

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Music Department

Dr. John A Mooney Scholarship
Elizabeth Wingard
Awarded annually to a junior or senior music major based on musical and scholastic achievement as well as service to the department

Linda M. Trunzo Memorial Scholarship
Bejamin Dague
Daniel Guillaro
Daniel Hixson
Cristina San Agustin
Awarded annually to an incoming freshman music majors based on academic achievement and demonstrated musical talent

Mary L. Seifert Scholarship
Stacie Pawlak
Sara Sottiaux

Awared annually to an outstanding sophomore, junior, or senior music major

Sabina Mooney Seifert Scholarship
Brittany Daniels
Awarded annually to one incoming freshman music based on scholastic achievement, contribution, and service to music programs and demostrated talent

Presser Scholarship
Carrie Kronenberger
Sponsored by the Presser Foundation of Bryn Mawr, PA. Awareded annually to the oustanding music major.

Physics Department

Paul Shank Award

Shawn T. Burkett

Presented annually to the junior physics major with the best academic record in required courses in physics, mathematics and related sciences.

First-Year Physics Award
Anthony D. Kline

Awarded to the outstanding student of the Introductor Physics sequence (PH 258 and PH 259) based on academic success and commitment to the program

Political Science, Sociology and Philosophy

Pi Sigma Alpha Spring 2005 Inductees

Laurie A. Caserta
Dorica Masiwa Digilarmo
Myles A. Kifer
Robert Kulling
Carlinda Robin McDanel
Tricia Donn Stewart
Conrad B. Warner

Pi Sigma Alpha is a National Political Science Honor Society.  Students must have completed twelve or more credits in Political Science courses with at least a 3.0 and be in the top third of their class.

Outstanding Senior in Philosophy
Mark Allio
Outstanding Senior in Political Science
Emily Jo Straitiff (Fall 2004)
Victoria Reid (Spring 2005)

Outstanding Senior in Sociology
Jacqueline Applegate

Outstanding Senior in Sociology/Psychology
Patricia Sue Wine

Psychology Department

Eric S. Knotick Memorial Service Scholarship

Hope A. Cross
Nicole M. Presnar

Awarded to a senior based upon contributions to the University and to the community.

Iseli K. Krauss Scholarship in Psychology

Ashley H. Ross

Awarded to a junior psychology major based upon academic achievement.

Psychology Department Endowed Scholarship

Nicole M. Presnar

Awarded to junior or senior psychology majors based upon academic record, research, and contributions to the department.

Theatre

Clarence and Janet Lesser Scholarships

Ryan Hadbavny (first time)
Nathan Matt (first time)
Michael Dean (renewal)
Tara DiMichele (renewal)
Abigale Howell (renewal)
McKenzie Kidd (renewal)
Lori Kilmek (renewal)
Carrie Kronenberger (renewal)
Stacie Pawlak (renewal)
Amanda Richtscheit (renewal)
Sara Sottiaux (renewal)
Elizabeth Wingard (renewal)




Women's Studies
Eileen Murphy Thronton Humanities Award

Lindsay Swab
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College of Business Administration

Wall Street Journal Award

Scott Reinsel

Presented annually to the outstanding senior major in the College of Business Administration through nominations by the college faculty.

E. Wilson Amsler Scholarship

Nicole L. Burns

Awarded annually to a junior in the College of Business Administration who has earned a high level of academic achievement in conjunction with active involvement in student organizations and activities of the College of Business Administration and the university.

Charles P. Leach, Sr. Scholarship

Tracy A. Steinmiller
Richard Beer

Awarded annually to sophomore or junior students in the College of Business Administration who have earned a high level of academic achievement along with active involvement in student organizations of the college and university.

Beta Gamma Sigma Fall 2004 and Spring 2005 Inductees

Fall 2004
Randal Joel Best (Senior)
Autumn Lynn Chrobak (Senior)
Adam James Hepfl (Senior)
Kesang C. Gurung (Senior)
Mario O'Dwyer (Senior)
Dave S. Runyan (Senior)
Evan M. Tachoir (Senior)
Nicole S. Warner (Senior)
Emil Hristov Dimitrov (Masters)
Erin Marie Gallagher (Masters)
Timmy Mustapha Issa (Masters)
Mika Kamimura (Masters)
Jeffrey Andrew Karns (Masters)
Zheni Nikolova (Masters)
Svitlana Shcherbatyuk (Masters)
Spring 2005
Richard A. Beer (Junior)
Eric D. Carl (Junior)
James R. Edwards (Junior)
Cheme D. Gurung (Junior)
Molly K. Siegel (Junior)
Tracy Anne Steinmiller (Junior)
Matthew K. Armstrong (Senior)
Jessica Lynn Carpenter (Senior)
Aaron E. Knauff (Senior)
Steven A. Mimm (Senior)
Stephaine Marie Schwab (Senior)
Brandee J. Shafer (Senior)
Michelle A. Serviss (Senior)
Qi Le (Masters)
Marisa Lines (Masters)
Gregg A. Johnson (Masters)
Renee Theresa Nappi (Masters)

Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive in an undergraduate or master's program at a school accredited by AACSB - The International Association for Management Education.  To qualify, graduate (MBA) students must rank in the top 20% of their graduating class, seniors in the top 10% of their class and juniors in the top 7% of their class. 

Accountancy Department

Gary L. Merz Memorial Scholarship

Mary M. Smith


Awarded based upon academic excellence.

Charles J. Pineno Scholarship

Scott Reinsel

Awarded based upon academic excellence.

Accountancy Department Outstanding Senior Scholarships
Jacqueline Gutting

 Harry Joseph Smith Memorial Scholarship
Nicole Burns
Awarded to an accounting major based upon academic achievement.

VITA/Accountancy Club Service Scholarship

Jessica Carpenter


Pennsyvlania Institue of CPA's (Senior Award - 2004)
Erin Ann Glatz

Alpern Rosenthal - Exceeding Expectations
Kevin Glatz

William and Olive Barnes Scholarship (Freshman)
Shannon Baker (2004-2005)
Paul Mastarone (2003-2004)

Institute of Management Accountants (Senior Award)
Judy Stefanik

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Administrative Science Department

Dr. Leonard and Sally Ann Ackerman Scholarship

Molly Siegel
Miranda Hollabaugh

Awarded annually to a top ranking student(s) majoring in Management or Industrial Relations.  The student's grade point average and extracurricular activities are taken into account as part of the decision process.

Outstanding Administrative Science Student

Diane Rylander
Molly Siegel


Awarded to a top ranking student majoring in Management or Industrial Relations.  The student's grade point average along with work for, involvement with, and support of the department are major consideratoins for this award.

Departmental Book Scholarship Awards
Ashlie Regazzi
Robert Richardson III
Sara Roudybush
Jessica Scheller
Jena Watson

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Economics Department

Omicron Delta Epsilon (ODE) Award of Honor for Overall Academic Achievement and Leadership
Victoria Reid

Omicron Delta Epsilon (ODE) Award of Excellence for Outstanding Achievement in Economics
Sherifat Umoru

Awarded annually to the senior economics major that has earned the highest level of academic achievement in economics and shown outstanding leadership by the International Honor Society in Economics, Clarion Chapter.

Omicron Delta Epsilon (ODE) Spring 2005 Inductees

Allison L. Bauer
Tammy M. Beach
Richard A. Beer
Jeremy Dimatteo
Ashley Dunn
Danielle D. Gross
Kevin McCracken
Natalie Rea
Jessica A. Regalski
Molly Siegel
Alicia Stewart
Joshua A. Wencil
Joshua A. Zorich


Omicron Delta Epsilon (ODE) is an International Honors Society in Economics. Students must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0; junior standing and 3.0 in twelve or more credits of Economic courses.
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Finance Department

Burns and Burns Scholarship for Finance

Molly Siegel

Awarded to a top ranking student majoring in finance or real estate based upon academic achievement and participation in extracurricular activities.

Gray Real Estate Scholarship Endowment

Garrett Sells

Awarded to a sophomore, junior or senior majoring in finance or real estate based upon academic achievement.

Department of Finance Scholarship
Khusboo Gurung

Awarded to a sophomore, junior or senior majoring in finance or real estate; based upon academic achievement, career goals and service to the department and to the university.

Henry G. Burns Center for Finance and Insurance Scholarship

Britney Pniewski

Four year renewable scholarship awarded to an incoming freshman in the Department of Finance, majoring in Finance or Real Estate. Awarded based on high school academic record, Scholastic Aptitude Test or ACT results, and class ranking.

Outstanding Finance Senior
Tricia McClure
Awarded based upon the following criteria: academic record, classroom performance, and participation in university activities.

Outstanding Real Estate Senior
Heather McPheron
Awarded based upon the following critieria: academic record, classroom performance, and participation in university activites.

Marketing Department

Retail Management Scholarship

Laura Katie Neese


Awarded to an outstanding marketing major based upon academic achievement, extracurricular activities and service to the department.

Paul Y. Kim Advertising Management Scholarship

Karen N. Stoklosa

Awarded based upon academic excellence


Marketing Research Scholarship
Jason Lee South

Awarded annually to an outstanding marketing major based upon demonstrated excellence in marketing research, academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and service to the department

Marketing Management Scholarship

Justin D. Rogiero

Awarded based upon academic excellence

Bonnie Silvertongue Scholarship
Shari Graff

Awarded to an outstanding marketing junior based upon academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and service to the department.


 
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College of Education and Human Services

Spring 2005 Commencement Marshals

Heather Morrow
Lisa Hain
Cody Ressel


Robert and Diana Coury Scholarship
Kathryn Jarzab

 Awarded to an outstanding education major based upon academic achievement and number of credits completed.

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Marian Renn Marshall Endowed Scholarship

Erin Buchanan
Amanda Smith
Talisa Whitaker


Edwin R. (Jack) Simpson Scholarship
Renae Cashmere
Amanda Smith


Education Department

Wilma Best Logue Scholarship

Heidi Jo-Anne Snyder


Education Department Foundation Scholarship
Stephanie Smith

Awarded based upon academic achievement, service to the department and the university, leadership skills and work with children.

Clarion County Chapter of School Retirees Scholarship

Valerie Sloan


Awarded to an education major based upon academic record, contribution to the department and university, participation in extracurricular activities, and leadership skills.

Dr. Lawrence A. Smith Award

Courtney Brown

Awarded to a senior based upon academic record.

Outstanding Student Teachers (Spring 2005)

Elementary/Early Childhood
Libbi Anderson
Diane Amsler
Madeline Baldizar
Courtney Brown
Stacy Carlson
Heather Hanes
Stacy Knauer
Andrea Moser
Heather Ream
Sara Sottiaux
Megan Stoyek

Secondary Education
Todd Shindledecker

K-12 Certification
Koren Conway (Library Science)
Maria Rurguiele (Special Education)
Carrie Kronenberger (Music)
Holly McGill (Special Education)



Library Science

Catholic Library Association - Reverend Andrew L. Bouwhuis Memorial Scholarship

Jaclyn M. Jones

Eleanor DeWald Moore Award

Kristy Pompa

Department of Library Science Outstanding Graduate Student

Karla Marsteller
Nominated by a faculty member based on academic excellence and contributions to the profession.

PSLA Outstanding Graduate Student

Stephanie Brame
The student must maintain a 3.0 or above in the major; display outstanding leadership qualities and has potential to be a leader in PSLA; demonstrate an interest in professional action and be dedicated to the school library field as a profession.

PSLA Outstanding Undergraduate Student

Susan Hefley
The student must maintain a 3.0 or above in the major; display outstanding leadership qualities and has potential to be a leader in PSLA; demonstrate an interest in professional action and be dedicated to the school library field as a profession.

Charles R. Flack Scholarship in Library Science

Melisa Bailey
The purpose of the scholarship is to give personal encouragement and financial support to a promising student who seeks a career in librarianship.

Elizabeth A. Rupert Graduate Scholarship

Elizabeth Young
The purpose of the scholarhsip is to give personal encouragement and finanical support to a promosing graduate student who seeks a career in librarianship by completing the Master of Science in Library Science degree at clarion University.

H.W. Wilson Scholarship

Ryan Sittler and Susan Slater
The purpose of the scholarship is to give personal encouragement and financial support to a promising graduate student who seeks a career in librarianship in completing the Master of Science in Library Science degree at Clarion University.

Helen and Lawrence Smith Scholarship

       Angie Armstrong and Stefanie Best
The purpose of the scholarship is to recognize and award exceptional scholarship and outstanding extracurricular participation by undergraduate students with a major or specialization in library science.

Special Education and Rehabilitative Sciences

Special Education Freshman Scholarship

Brianne Fogarty and Emily Karas


Ginny Thornburgh Foundation Scholarship
Kelly Devlin

Frank H. Sessions Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
Leanne Trdinich


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School of Nursing
Dolores Sherman Nursing Scholarship
Royanna Snow

Dorothy Story Smith Memorial Scholarship
Althea Agyei-Mensah

Elizabeth M. McCord Memorial Scholarship
Kimberly Le

Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Williams Phillips Scholarship
Kendra Cieland
Colins Smith

Oustanding Student in the Joint Clarion, Edinboro,
  Slippery Rock Universities Master of Science in Nursing Program
(John) Tom Reiser

Outstanding Bachelor of Science in Nursing Student
Laurina Anderson

PHEEA Foundation Nursing Education Scholarship
Althea Agyei-Mensah
Cheyenne Allen
Robin Bilan
Julie Bly
Sheila Bolyard
Jessica Harle
Nicole Harrison
Karrah Kightlinger
Kimberly Kline
Maggie Mahood
Kari Martz
Kasey O'Neil
Patricia Pulito
Brandy Roush
Dawn Schrader
Matthew Shuffstall
Debra Stanish
Patricia Stewart
Trisha Weaver

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Venango Campus

Ronald Black Scholarship
Amanda Barr ( March 2004)

Dr. Thomas Gardner
Jacquelyn Craft (March 2004)

Regional Vision Scholarship
   
Knight-Heasley Memorial Scholarship
Veronica Gharing (March 2004)

Rees Scholarship

Patrick J. Walsh (March 2004)
Theresa M. Warner (March 2004)
Julie A. Bly (March 2004)
Amber McMillen (August 2004)
Richard Hendricks (August 2004)
Mary Preisel (August 2004)

Highmark Blue Cross Scholarship
Angela C. Shontz (March 2004)
Brett A. O'Neil (March 2004)
Nicole Gatesman (August 2004)


Dr. Glenn R. McElhattan Scholarship
Kimberley Shirey
Robert S. Morris III

 Recipients must be a high school senior enrolled at the Venango Campus for their freshman year.  Awarded based upon academic achievement.

Second Presbyterian Women's Scholarship

David H. Dallas (March 2004)
Christopher S. Hammond (Marh 2004)
Shelah Bolyard (March 2004)
Patricia A. Stewart (March 2004)
Jennifer Cornell (August 2004)

Paul Goldberg Scholarship
Rebecca Wojtowicz

 Oil City Rotary Club Scholarship
Shelly Ann Walters

Recipient must be a graduate of either Oil City, Cranberry, or Venango Christian High Schools.  Awarded based upon academic record, financial need, and participation in extracurricular activities.

Oil City Lions Club Scholarship

Elizabeth A. Morris (March 2004)
Ashley Griffin (August 2004)


Recipients must be a graduate of either Oil City, Cranberry, or Venango Christian high schools.  Awarded based upon academic record, financial need, and participation in extracurricular activities.

Pennzoil Scholarship Endowment

Nicole Hoffman


Awarded based upon academic achievement and financial need.

Phi Theta Kappa PTK 2004 Inductees

Althea Agyei-Mensah, Robin Bilan, Lauren Bishop,
Kelly Charlier, Katherine Clark, Kimberlee Dolan,
Melinda Douglas, Timothy Favreau, Halle Fritz,
Jacqueline Grossman, Joseph Hart, Steven Hoover,
Kelly Lander, Carl Leyerle, Deborah McNerney,
Heidi Miller, Kimberly Morris, Kristen Padalino,
Christine Perry, Michelle Ritzler, Debby Rhoads and Sally Roddy


Mu Xi 2004 Inductees

Laurina Anderson, Jayme Baumcratz, Linda Bombach,
Angela Dunn,Melissa Erkel, Terrance Judy,
Wendy Koguc, Amy Owens,Yvonne Rhoades,
Patricia Peoples, Cheryl Scott, Cheri Sibley and Nicole Stover

UPMC NW Auxiliary

Colin Gary Smith
Anna Platt
Julie Silvis
Tiffany Ann Cooper
Julia Prichard
Venango Campus Endowment Scholarship
Nicole Harrison
Erin Herman
Terry Bliss
Lisa Byers


Venango Campus Annual Scholarship
Amy E. Fiaola (March 2004)
Lyndsey O'Polka (December 2004)
Candance Donahue (December 2004)


Zonta Club
Deborah McNerney
Hope E. Lineman

Awarded based upon academic achievement, financial need, and participation in extracurricular activities.

Mary Kay Hartle Scholarship
Renee Groner

Nellie Miller Scholarship
Debra Bishop

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Office of International Programs

Sitzman International Student Award for Outstanding Achievement

Oscar Randoli


Awarded annually to the international student who most exemplifies the standards of academic excellence and commitment to/participation in activities that promote the goals of the university for international education.
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University-Wide Awards

The Harrisburg Internship Semester (THIS) Awardees

Fall 2004 Intern: Eric Carl  
Spring 2005 Intern: Melissa Dell  


The THIS program places Clarion University's best students, along with other students from the State System of Higher Education, in intern positions with policy makers in the executive and legislative branches of state government, as well as with independent boards, agencies, and commissions.

The Derrick Scholarship

Sheena M. Hoover


Members of the Honors Program
        Evelyn Bolaji Abiola, Phillip Scott Adams, Lindsey Rae Allison,
Sonya Lee Andrews, Abbas Navroze Asgerally, Brendan Buckley Bachman,
Shannon Marie Baker, Lindsay Rae Banner, Alexandra Nicole Batouyios,
Lisa Baumgartner, Kara Gwen Bergum, Jamie Lee Blackburn,
Carli Ann Bober, Jessica Ashley Bonk, Devina Marie Boring, Pamela A. Boyle,
Nicole Lynn Burns, Eric Daniel Castonguay, James J. Chambers,
Michael Francis Chislock, Christopher D. Clark, Elizabeth M. Colbert,
Bethany Marie Connor, Kent M. DeBolt, Jennifer Renee Dettore,
Kelly Ann Devlin, Sean Richard Dreher, Ashley Ann Dunn,
Kate Marie Ehrensberger, Amber Ann Faulhaber, Gavin Kahle Ferris,
Michelle L. Fetzer, Mindy Marie Field, Katherine Marie Fost,
Jessica Lynne Francis, Jamie Erin Fry, Gregory C. Funk,
Laura Michelle Gage, Bethany Clare Gearhart, Nathan Edward Geibel,
David A. Grega, Michael Robert Gressler, Jason Alan Grieshober,
Ashley J. Grimm, Laurie Ann Gustafson, Lisa Marlene Gustafson,
Kristen Marie Hallagan, Erica Dawn Hann, Paul James Harris,
Ryan Scott Hassler, Jessica Lynn Hawk, Mary A. Heasley,
Susan Marie Hefley, Mila Marie Heineman, Adam James Hepfl,
Amber Jolynn Hetrick, Katrina Noelle Hilliard, Katie Ann Hoffman,
Bejamin Hornfeck, Melissa Lee Kelso, Thomas Patrick Kennedy,
Lori Ann Kilmek, Caitlin Kordek, Matthew F. Kossick, Paul Allen Kuberry,
James M. Laurelli, Margaret Erin Lichty, Diane Rebecca Lloyd,
Brandon Joseph Long, Shana D. Lynch, Emily Joanne Malburg,
Paul Michael Mastarone, Dani Rose Mauk, Stephanie Jo McCauley,
Trevor John McGaughey, Heather Ann McPheron, Monica Leigh Mellon,
Patrick Stephen Mentzer, Jedediah Daniel Millard, Mariah S. Mills,
Sarah Michelle Molinero, Heather Morrow, Nicole Marie Mort,
Kristin Rose Motter, Marianna Alana Mounier, Brandi Ann Mulach,
Aaron J. Neely, Brittany Ann Ochs, Crystal Lee Page, Benjamin Levi Park,
Elizabeth Mae Peglow, Nicole Christine Plassio, Adam Bohdan Polinski,
Natalie Lynn Rea, Emily G. Reel, Jessica Ann Regalski, Victoria M. Reid,
Cody Benjamin Ressel, Ashley Dawn Robinson, Nicole Lee Rollins,
Corin Eve Rombach, Ashley Hope Ross, Megan Lynn Rupert,
Patrick Michael Savage, Lucas Schaeffer, Erin Elizabeth Schaffer,
Stephanie Marie Schwab, Tauni Chrystal Seiberling, Sara M. Sesack,
Melissa Faye Shuman, Milena Clare Smith, Stephanie E. Smith,
Sarah Jeanne Snyder, Kelsey Marie Stanton, David John Thomas,
Geraldine E. Truog, Hannah Leah Turner, Rebekah Ruth Turner,
Daniel Joesph Vikatosky, Kristen Elizabeth Werder, Colleen A. Williams,
Jamie Nicole Wolf, Lindsey Ann Wommer, Kelly Jean Yackovich,
Joshua Allan Zorich and Katherine Lynn Zygowski

2004-2005 Pharos Scholars Program
Sarah Beck, Charles Bell, Mason Billotte,
Sari Cattoni, Jessica Chobanian, Michael Cord,
Kalin Drennen, Megan Gavin, Matthew Gutherie,
Matthew Haney, James Kane, Lisa Kennedy,
Teppei Kokubu, Joel Post, Luke Laderer,
Staven Melavas, Kristi Puterbaugh, Kelsey Schoroyer,
Renee Sedwick, Nicole Selker, Austyn Shaul,
Valerie Sloan, Megan Sowinski, Cate Tomeo,
Nicholas Tutolo, Ryan Waterman, Erin Weaver,
Ryan Young and Aimee Zellers
Phi Kappa Pi Inductees

Althea Agyei-Mensah, Abbas Asgerally, Ashley E. Baker,
Christina l. Baumgartel, Richard A. Beer, Annette Marie Belotti,
Shannon M. Bochman, Courtney L. Brown, Erin N. Buchanan,
William A. Burk, Nicole Lynn Burns, Eric D. Carl,
Trafton Clough,Chelsi Lyn Confer, Cody W. Cope,
Cynthia A. Cornelius,David H. Dallas, Kessica Marie Dandoy,
Sharvil H. Desai, Angela L. Ditzenberger, Pamela M. Dunlap,
James R. Edwards, Kirk J. Engel, Carolyn  Rae Geary,
Rebecca M. Gnage, Natalie M. Green, Charlene M. Gresock,
Jason A. Grieshober, Cheme Dolker Gurung, Khusboo Gurung
Adam J. Hepfl,  Sara E. Heyl, Randa Ray Hull,
Kathryn Mary Jarzab, Jacqueline E. Johnson, Michael R. Kerins,
Jenna M. Kunselman, Joey K. Kunselman, Joshua T. Logsdon,
Lisa D. Lutz, Michelle N. Malay, Karla J. Marsteler,
Michael D. McDonald, Marianna A. Mounier, Heidi E. Nicklas,
Angela M. O'Neil, Nicole Plassio, Jessica Ann Regalski,
Shawn P. Roach, Wendy Lou Roberts, George J. Rutherford,
Corey Salzano, Jessica Ann Schohn, Stephanie M. Schwab,
David Andre Sentner, Sara M. Sesack, Allen M. Seybert,
Kimberley Sue Shirey, Elizabeth Shrefler, Molly K. Siegel,
Susan E. Sitter, Kelly R. Smith, Michele A. Smith,
Stephanie E. Smith, Melissa A. Terwilliger, David J. Thomas,
Kristen E. Werder, Jeffrey M. Wimperis, Patricia S. Wine,
Elizabeth A. Wingard, Kelly J. Yackovich and Jessica Lee Zezulewicz

Juniors must have a GPA of at least 3.85 and rank in the top 7.5% of their college or school.
Seniors must have a GPA of at least 3.70 and rank in the top 10%.
Graduate students rank in the top 10% of their programs and are nominated by faculty.

Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF) Scholarship

Kathryn Jarzab (Senior)
Zachary O'Donnell (Freshman)
Patrick Savage (Senior)
Abbas Asgerally (Senior)
Deena Spahn (Graduate Student)
Angela Shontz (Junior)


Awarded based upon academic achievement, contributions to the department and university, and participation in extracurricular activities.

Foundation Staff Scholarship (AFSCME)
Amanda Hepfl
Jami M. Hogue
Melissa L. Kelso
Joey Kunselman
Debby Kay Rhoads
Michelle A. Ritzler

Awarded to staff employees, their spouses and/or their dependents.

Clarion University Alumni Association

Ernest Anku, Amanda Blackhurst, Jennifer Boddorf,
Laura Gage, Michael McDonald,
Thomas McMeekin, John Smith, Stephanie Smith,
Robin Toliver and Lindsey Wommer



Clarion University Alumni Association Ross Rankin and
    Family Graduate Scholarship

Bernadine Bagniszewski, Patrick Corbett,
Melissa Kraus and Oscar Radoli


Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honor Society Chapter (Spring Inductees)

Jenna M. Agostino, Christopher E. Airgood, Kelly Marie Allen
Matthew J. Allen, Lindsey R. Allison, Amanda Jo Angermeier
D. Grey Arrigonie, Robert K. Baker, Meghan L. Ball
Brittany Lee Barabas, Roy E. Barnhart, Jr.,Lisa Baumgartner
Matthew Beardsley,Charles A. Bell, Mallory Bemis, Andrea Lynn Berger
John Joseph Boxter, Jr.,Ashley Jeannine Brown,Douglas A. Brown
Douglas M. Bussell, Susan K. Campbell,Louise Eileen Card
Angela J. Castriota, Michael F. Chislock, Katherine R. Clark
Jon Cofer, Jared Thomas Colosmo, Jennifer J. Cornell
Melissa A. Crow, Darrell Davis, Amber R. Delp
Kathryn E. DePree, Jennifer R. Dettore, Amy Elizabeth Dykes
Shannon L. Edmiston, Kate M. Ehrensberger, Kristi Fiorillo
Devon Flowers, Justin M. Frampton, Jenna Lynn Frank
Rachael A. Franklin, Jamie E. Fry, Bradley R. Garrone
Naomi L. Gigliotti, Nathan L. Glaser, Amanda Lynn Goe
Breanna Gosch, James F. Griest, Ashley J. Grimm
Zach D. Gueth, Laurie A. Gustafson, Lisa M. Gustafson
Mary A. Heasley,Kathryn N. Henry, Jami M. Hogue
Bryce S. Horrel, Justin C. Jones, Lisa Anne Kalgren
Brianne Marie Kapp, Virginia Rose Karadeema, Sheena M. Karns
Lisa Sue Kennedy, Shannon R. Kerr, Nicole M. Kesselak
Caleb D. Kifer, Ashley Stewart Kosis, Matthew Kossick
Kera Liane Krucelyak, Lori E. Leitzinger, Margaret Erin Lichty
Kristy S. Littlefield, Joanna S. Long, Steve Lyon
Sarah E. Mann, Brenda Elaine Matson, Adrienne Marie Mattar
Shaina N. McManigle, Amber R. McMillen, Monica Leigh Mellon
Amber Lee Metz, Timothy E. Michael, Stefanie L. Mitchell
Sarah Rebecca Nesbella, Brittany Ochs, Heather N. O’Rourke
Leah Renee Pannutti, Whitney Pardun, Steven Andrew Papalia
Jessica Lee Patterson, Kristen J. Pavlina, Emily J. Polachek
Brent D. Pollock, John S. Porter, Stephanie Ralph
Tracey A. Read, Kendall Lynn Repp, Rodney Scott Rhodes
Ashley D. Robinson, Nicole L. Rollins, Brian James Rosano
Charles A. Samek, Jessica R. Saul, Allison Schaefer
Hayley M. Schafer, Travis J. Schiffer, Kelsey G. Schroyer
Amy Lyn Shellhammer, Bonnie L. Simpson, Valerie K. Sloan
Nicole Renae Selker, Megan E. Sheehan, Jonathan Michael Sherbine
Megan L. Sowinski, Cameron D. Speer, Kate L. Stackhouse
Christina Marie Steiner, Kassi Nicole Stewart, Mindy L. Stormer
Daniel J. Vikartosky, Ryan Marie Waterman, Leigh A. Weaver
Dustin P. Weber, Amanda Jo Weckerly, Jeffrey R. Welgan
Tory M. Wensel, K. J. Wetter, Katie Whelan
Jen Wimperis, Amanda Wolfel, Sarah E. Woodring
Calli Ann Yargar, Jacquelyn A. Yarzebinski, Sharon A. Yeager
Caleb M. Young, Ryan J. Young, Aimee D. Zellers

Dr. Sylvia Stalker (Honorary Member)


Phi Eta Sigma is a National Honor Society for College Freshmen. Students must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.50.