Clarion
University of Pennsylvania
Academic Convocation
Booklet 2005
"Celebrating Scholarship"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.