ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SECOND

CommencementTHURSDAY, MAY 24, 2018

O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light,

What so proudly we hail’d at the twilight’s last gleaming,

Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight

O’er the ramparts we watch’d were so gallantly streaming?

And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air,

Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there,

O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave

O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

The Star-Spangled BannerFrancis Scott Key

FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY

THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND

Mr. James T. Brady, Chair

Mr. Barry P. Gossett, Vice-Chair

Mr. Gary L. Attman, Treasurer

Ms. Linda R. Gooden, Assistant Treasurer

Dr. Michelle A. Gourdine, Secretary

Mr. Robert D. Rauch, Assistant Secretary

Mr. Norman R. Augustine

Mr. Joseph Bartenfelder, ex officio

Ms. Katrina J. Dennis, Esq.

Ms. Ellen Fish

Mr. James Holzapfel

Ms. D’Ana Johnson

Mr. Robert Neall

Mr. Robert Pevenstein

Mr. Louis Pope

Dr. Frank M. Reid III

Mr. William A. Shorter, Jr., Student Regent

FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

PresidentMr. Kenneth A. Oldham, Jr. ’98

Vice PresidentMrs. Sandra D. Adams ’86

Secretary Mrs. Marion S. Leonard

TreasurerMr. Larry McKenzie ’94/M’01

Assistant TreasurerDr. Mary W. Mumper

Immediate Past-PresidentMrs. Mary E. Clapsaddle ’83

FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION

Dr. Ronald H. Nowaczyk, President

Dr. Elizabeth A. Throop, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs

Dr. Thomas L. Bowling, Vice President for Student Affairs

Mr. Leon Wyden, Vice President for Administration & Finance

Mr. John T. Short, Jr., Vice President for University Advancement

& Executive Director, FSU Foundation, Inc.

Ms. Katherine Snyder ’75/M’85/M’85, Vice President of Human Resources

Dr. John F. Bowman II, Vice Provost

Dr. Doris Santamaria-Makang, Interim Associate Provost

Dr. Sudhir Singh, Dean, College of Business

Dr. Thomas Sigerstad, Associate Dean, College of Business

Dr. Kathie Shaffer ’83, Chair, Department of Accounting

Dr. David M. Kiriazis, Chair, Department of Economics

Dr. Michael Monahan M’91, Chair, Department of Management

Dr. Carol Gaumer ’89/M’91, Chair, Department of Marketing & Finance

Dr. Boyce C. Williams, Interim Dean, College of Education

Dr. Kim Rotruck M’94, Acting Associate Dean, College of Education

Dr. Natalia Buta, Acting Assistant Dean, College of Education,

Chair, Department of Kinesiology & Recreation

Dr. Dorothy Campbell, Interim Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Dr. Cindy Herzog, Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Dr. Scott Fritz, Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Dr. David Puthoff, Chair, Department of Biology

Dr. Robert Larivee, Chair, Department of Chemistry

Dr. Sheri Whalen, Chair, Department of Communication

Dr. Brad Rinard, Chair, Department of Computer Science & Information Technology

Dr. Sydney B. Duncan, Chair, Department of English & Foreign Languages

Dr. James Saku, Chair, Department of Geography

Dr. Sally Boniece, Chair, Department of History

Dr. Marc Michael, Chair, Department of Mathematics

Dr. Brent Weber, Chair, Department of Music

Dr. Heather Gable, Chair, Department of Nursing

Dr. Michael Mathias, Chair, Department of Philosophy

Dr. Eric Moore ’00, Chair, Department of Physics & Engineering

Dr. Stephen Twing, Chair, Department of Political Science

Dr. Jennifer Flinn, Chair, Department of Psychology

Dr. Terry Russell, Chair, Department of Social Work

Dr. Robert Moore, Chair, Department of Sociology

Ms. Nicole Mattis, Chair, Department of Theatre & Dance

Ms. Jackie Brown, Chair, Department of Visual Arts

Ms. Brittni Kaetzel ’12, Director

Ms. Christie Bohn, Assistant

Ms. Carol Cosner

Ms. Rachel Farris ’09

Ms. Jennifer Femi

Ms. Shannon Gribble ’98

Ms. Liz Medcalf M’17

Ms. Lee Ann Nightingale ’04/M’12

Chief Cindy Smith

Ms. Colleen Stump

Ms. Jodi Ternent ’98

Ms. Ann Townsell ’87

Mr. Mark Williams

Ms. Donna Yoder

COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE

At LargeMrs. Gladys W. Faherty ’55Mr. Royal V. Hines ’94Mr. Brian A. Mattingly ’83

Ex Officio

Executive DirectorMr. John T. Short, Jr.

FSU PresidentDr. Ronald H. Nowaczyk

Alumni Association PresidentMs. Ashley E. Vascik ’08/M’09

Faculty Senate ChairDr. Benjamin N. Norris ’04

Student Government AssociationMr. James R. Kirk

Today’s ushers are volunteers from the staff and students of the FSU community.

A sincere and very special acknowledgement goes to all those who have contributedtheir time and energy into making this event possible and to George’s Creek Floristand Gift Shoppe for providing the flowers for today's ceremonies.

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TODAY’S COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

For your convenience, today’s Commencement ceremonies will be live-streamed in the lounge area on the

second floor of the Lane University Center.

University Store 8:00 am-4:15 pmStarbucks 7:30 am-4:30 pm

You will need your ticket stub to be readmitted to the Cordts PE Center.

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HAROLD J. CORDTS PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTER

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

NINE THIRTY IN THE MORNING

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES

TWO O’CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON

THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2018

FOUNDED 1898

At Frostburg State University, we view our Commencement as both a

celebration of our students’ achievements and a recognition of their families

who supported them. Our ceremony is truly an academic ritual; therefore,

we ask that you and your families recognize that such an event requires a

certain decorum be maintained. So that all families can hear the

announcement of each graduate’s name, please limit the length and decibel

level of celebratory response. In addition, we ask that you silence all electronic

devices during the ceremony.

The University retains the right to escort from the building any

individual or group who creates inordinate noise that distracts from the

solemnity of the program.

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A B O U T T H E U N I V E R S I T Y

FROM ITS INAUGURAL CLASS OF 57 STUDENTS,FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY HAS GROWN TOA PRESENT DAY ENROLLMENT OF NEARLY5,400 STUDENTS.

Established in 1898 as State Normal School

No. 2, the University owes its existence to the

tenacity of J. Benson Oder, editor of the

Frostburg Mining Journal, and the citizens of

Frostburg who, in spite of political barriers,

raised funds and purchased the site on which Old

Main, the University’s first building, is located.

Principal Edmund Dandridge Murdaugh and

three faculty instructed the first Normal School class; in

addition, other faculty taught 151 children in the Model

School. The Normal School students, who were high school students

having to meet no requirements other than age (girls, 16; boys, 17), had but

one two-year course of study: elementary education. The curriculum consisted

of Latin, mathematics, history, rhetoric and literature, natural and physical

sciences, drawing, music, calisthenics, psychology, philosophy of education,

philosophy of school management, pedagogy, observation, practice work and

primary manual training.

Over the years, the name of the institution has reflected the changes in the

scope of its educational mission. In 1935, State Normal School No. 2 became

State Teachers College at Frostburg, a four-year college that offered a Bachelor

of Science in Elementary Education. In 1963, the name became Frostburg State

College, and finally in 1987, with the strong support of the local civic and

business community, became Frostburg State University, an indication of its

growing resources, diversity and excellence in educational opportunities for the

region and the state.

In 1988, FSU became a constituent institution of the University System of

Maryland, comprised of 12 of the state’s 14 public institutions.

The campus was once limited to Old Main, a single building housing

classrooms and a library. It has now grown to more than 30 buildings,

including the newest academic buildings, Compton Science Center and the

Catherine R. Gira Center for Communications and Information Technology, as

well as the Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center, the

Harold J. Cordts Physical Education Center, the Lane

University Center, the Lewis J. Ort Library, residence

halls and a dining hall. The campus now

encompasses 260 beautiful acres.

Throughout its growth, the University has

emphasized excellence in teaching.

Approximately 80 percent of the full-time

faculty hold doctorates or terminal degrees from

institutions that are among the most prestigious

in the nation. Faculty scholarship has led to

scholarly work in books, manuals and journals, as

well as numerous articles and reviews. This excellence in

faculty has resulted in superior results for students.

At the same time, the University has developed comparable

excellence in academic programs, research, consulting, cultural and athletic

events and facilities. FSU has been named a College of Distinction and has

been honored for community service, its service to veteran students and

sustainability efforts. MONEY Magazine listed FSU as a “Best Value College,”

based on the University’s quality, affordability and outcomes. The Brookings

Institution and The Economist both found, on average, that Frostburg alumni

earned between $5,000 and $6,000 more each year by the midpoint of their

careers than was projected for graduates of comparable institutions.

Today, the University’s mission and services have expanded significantly.

More than 400 full-time administrators and support staff and more than 200

full-time faculty serve the educational needs of students who come from

throughout the United States and the world. These students have a choice of

47 major programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of

Science and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees. Master’s degrees are offered in

applied computer science, applied ecology and conservation biology, business

administration, counseling psychology, education, nursing, recreation and

parks management, teaching and wildlife/fisheries biology. A Doctor of

Education degree is offered in Educational Leadership.

Frostburg State University continues its pursuit of excellence, a tradition

that now spans 120 years.

Message from the President

Dr. Ronald Nowaczyk, 15th president of

Frostburg State University, brings more than 35

years of higher education experience to his

position. Since coming to FSU, Nowaczyk has led

the University community in developing an

updated strategic plan. He has also worked to

improve student success, strengthen the

communication and governance process on

campus and enhance outreach with communities

in Western Maryland.

Prior to joining FSU in May 2016, Nowaczyk

has held a number of academic positions,

including provost and vice president for academic

affairs at Clarion University in Pennsylvania,

dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the

University of New Haven (2006-2011), associate

vice chancellor for economic and community

development at East Carolina University (2003-

2006), and chair of ECU’s Department of

Psychology (1998-2002). He also served for a year

as an American Council on Education Fellow at

the University of Delaware (2001-2002).

Prior to his administrative roles, Nowaczyk

began as a faculty member in psychology, and he

remains a passionate educator. Nowaczyk started

his career with the Department of Psychology at

Clemson University in 1977, where he remained

in a succession of faculty positions through 1998.

At Clemson, Nowaczyk served as president of the

Faculty Senate, his first experience with

administrative duties. He has continued to teach

throughout his administrative career.

Beyond academia, Nowaczyk served as

human factors research consultant at AT&T Bell

Laboratories from 1989 to 1990, and as a

visiting scientist at the Institute for Computer

Applications in Science and Engineering at

NASA Langley Research Center in 1997.

In the communities he has lived, Nowaczyk

has repeatedly served on the boards of multiple

civic organizations. He visited the White House

in September 2016 for the President’s Interfaith

and Community Service Campus Challenge, an

invitation extended based on FSU’s long,

successful commitment to community service

and civic engagement.

Dear Graduates,Congratulations! This day is an opportunity for the University community to come together to celebrate

your graduation, a significant milestone in your lives. We welcome the loved ones who have joined you to

proudly mark your accomplishment. Never forget the role they have played in helping you be here today.

I hope that when you reflect on your time at Frostburg State University, your education and experiences

here have expanded your sense of what is possible for you and for our world. I also trust that you will

remember the friendships that you made and the mentors among our faculty and staff who demonstrated a

genuine interest in your future. A common reflection among Frostburg State alums is how the people here

made a difference in shaping their future and helping them realize their potential.

We are excited to see what comes next for you. Please stay connected with Frostburg State University as

you join the ranks of alumni.

My very best wishes to you,

Ron Nowaczyk, President

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Academic regalia is a visible reminder that the process of intellectualpursuits has historic and honorable antecedents. The dignity of scholarship inthe past remains vital in the present.

Academic costume consists of gowns, hoods and caps. Traditionally madefrom black silk, gowns increasingly are the color of the institution granting thedegree. The bachelor’s gown falls in straight lines and has long pointed sleeves,while the sleeves for the master’s gown are closed with slits for the arms at thewrist. The doctor’s gown has a velvet facing and three velvet bars on bell-shapedsleeves. The velvet is either black or of the color stipulated for the degree held.

The colorful hoods designate the degree of the wearer, the subject in whichthe degree is held, and the institution which awarded the degree. The colors ofthe velvet bands on each hood and robe represent the scholar’s field of learning,while the official colors of the school awarding the degree are always shown inthe lining of the hood. Frostburg State University’s colors are red, black andwhite.

The black mortarboard type of cap is most commonly worn, and it isusually made of the same material as the gown. Doctor’s caps may be made ofvelvet and may have tassels of gold or in the color of the wearer’s degree. Tasselsof different colors are also used to indicate academic honors.

The colors for academic fields established by the American Council onEducation include:

Arts, Letters, Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White

Commerce, Accounting, Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drab

Dentistry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lilac

Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copper

Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Light Blue

Engineering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange

Fine Arts, including Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brown

Forestry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Russet

Journalism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crimson

Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purple

Library Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lemon

Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pink

Nursing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apricot

Optometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sea Foam Green

Oratory (Speech) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silver Gray

Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dark Blue

Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sage Green

Public Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peacock Blue

Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Golden Yellow

Social Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cream

Social Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Citron

Theology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scarlet

Veterinary Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gray

A C A D E M I C R E G A L I A

T H E M A C EIn the Middle Ages, the mace was a weapon used against armored warriors.

It evolved through the years into an ornamental staff which served as a symbolof the authority of the ruler. Colleges and universities have adopted the mace asa decorative staff or baton which is carried by the grand marshal of theinstitution in all formal academic processions. The mace is also displayed atother significant events.

The Frostburg State University mace was crafted from mountain walnutwhich was milled in nearby Flintstone, Maryland, in 1945. The grain pattern ofthe quarter-sawn wood was enhanced by laminating side sections to a centralshaft which was then turned, point-to-point, on a wood lathe. To obtain a high-gloss finish, ten coats of trewax were applied while the mace was turned at highspeed on the lathe. The fine detail work around the medallions and the finalcoating of wax were done by hand.

The design of the Frostburg State University mace is based upon the recorder,a woodwind musical instrument. Two die-struck replicas of the University sealare affixed to the top.

The mace was designed and crafted in 1986 by Dustin Davis of the FrostburgState University Department of Visual Arts.

T H E M E D A L L I O NThe Frostburg State University medallion is a replica of the seal of the

University and is worn by the President at all formal academic convocations as asymbol of leadership and responsibility vested in that office.

The Presidential medallion is die-struck metal with a highly polished goldfinish. The design depicts a torch and book atop a column encircled by the nameFrostburg State University and the founding date of the University, 1898, withmountains in the background. The torch and open book symbolize theenlightenment of higher education, while banners on each side proclaim thedual mission of the University: Scholarship and Leadership. The mountainsrepresent not only the location of the University, but timelessness and endurance,and the column represents the University’s foundation in the liberal arts andsciences. The seal’s original design was the result of a competition among themembers of the junior class of 1960. By class vote, student Janet Beadle’s designwas selected.

Back Row: Canyon Lohnas, James Kirk, Nicole Leighty, Renee PoffenbergerMiddle Row: Nere Eyeguokan, Stephanie Claar, Sarah Polkabla, Joseph CoxFront Row: Amber Eure, Johana Gourdin, Jacob Williams, Nneka Itabor

The President’s Leadership Circle is an exceptional experience provided to select Frostburg State University students to further develop their

skills and competencies as servant leaders. Members of the PLC actively engage in multiple facets of campus life and are recognized for their

academic excellence and contributions to the fabric of Frostburg State University. This year, our PLC students participated in cross-cultural

experiences to rural Uganda and worked hand-in-hand to support sustainability and human rights. Reflecting the spirit of collaboration, PLC

joined the Leadership Allegany Class of 2017 in the Choose Civility initiative by encouraging the campus community to fill up the buckets of

others with kindness and develop their own civility action plan. They also had the privilege to discuss leadership with Dr. Nowaczyk, while

learning from his own life experiences. Above all else, these senior leaders promoted the values and direction of Frostburg State University.

We would like to give special honor and recognition for their service to the University. Graduating this year as members of the President’s

Leadership Circle are:

The President’s Leadership Circle

Stephanie Claar

Joseph Cox

Amber Eure

Ukunoritsenere (Nere) Eyequokan

Johana Gourdin

Nneka Itabor

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James Kirk

Nicole Leighty

Canyon Lohnas

Renee Poffenberger

Sarah Polkabla

Jacob Williams

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R EG EN TS ’ FACU LT Y AWARD F O R E XC E L L EN C E I N M EN TOR I NG

Physics & Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Jason Speights

F SU F OUNDAT I ON AWARDS F O R FACU LT Y ACH I E V EMEN T

University and Community Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Karen Keller Department of Biology

Professional Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. D. Alan BensleyDepartment of Psychology

TH E D R . R . B OWEN HARD E S T Y AND R . B OWEN HARD E S T Y, J R . AWARD Victoria Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Education

GRADUAT E P ROGRAM HONOR S

M.A.T. Elementary Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy StaffordM.A.T. Secondary Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Madeline ThomasM.Ed. Educational Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elle A. WilsonM.Ed. Literacy Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephanie JonesM.Ed. School Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morgan HoganM.S. Recreation & Parks Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noelia SerranoM.B.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katelin HowardM.S. Applied Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonathan YantzM.S. Applied Ecology & Conservation Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seth MoessingerM.S. Counseling Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Haleigh BrennemanM.S. Nursing Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julia Wright Boretos

UNDERGRADUAT E D E PARTMEN TA L HONOR S

CO L L E G E O F B U S I N E S S

Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven GlasbrennerManagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah Reilly MaggittiMarketing & Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrick Coffee, Jr.Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Kirk

CO L L E G E O F E DU C AT I ON

Educational Professions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carol DurellEarly Childhood/Elementary Education

Samantha MannasElementary Education

Courtney BurdockElementary/Middle School Education

Joshua ClarkSecondary Education

Kinesiology & Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessica Estelle BugtongAthletic Training

Chandler SagalExercise & Sport Science

Sarah C. BernhardtRecreation & Parks Management

CO L L E G E O F L I B E R A L A RTS AND S C I E N C E SArt & Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donovan CarterBiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Courtney Seavolt

Biology

Selena Burke Ethnobotany

Kyra HarveyInterpretive Biology & Natural History

Liam Batchelder Wildlife & Fisheries

Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James WestCommunication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Renee Poffenberger

Communication Studies

Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah PolkablaComputer Science

Rebecca FlinnComputer Information Systems

Olaolu Kayode-AjalaInformation Technology

Alyssa MalanikSecure Computer & Information Assurance

English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kaitlyn Wharton Geography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bridget H. Detrick Law & Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cole SmithLiberal Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tasha Baker Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah Sparks Modern Foreign Languages & Literature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joshua Clark Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pateley Bongiorni Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olexa Horbachevsky Physics & Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caleb Godwin

Physics

Amber EureMaterials Engineering

Jacob WilliamsMechanical Engineering, FSU & UMCP

Political Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James KirkPsychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Darby Jane TwiggSocial Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Haley M. DalphonSociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrea GrubbsTheatre & Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachel Ann Saylor

H O N O R S & A W A R D S

Britni Gardner Law & Society and Political Science

Andrew BrustComputer Science

Shannon FarleyMass Communication

Alexandria AlvarezComputer Science

Francheska Alvarez-PerezCommunication Studies

Joseph CoxInformation Technology

Gabrielle DanielsAccounting

Camaran DodgeAthletic Training

Johana GourdinMass Communication

Jonathan GramsMathematics

Kyra HarveyInterpretive Biology & Natural History

Grace HinkleWildlife & Fisheries

Abigail KelleyLiberal Studies

James KirkPolitical Science / Economics

Sarah MaggittiBusiness Administration

Tiaju McCalupCommunication Studies

Sarah PolkablaComputer Science / Secure Computing &Information Assurance

Danielle PriceLaw & Society

Courtney SeavoltBiology

Myia SmithHealth Science

James WestMathematics / Chemistry

HONOR S I N G EN E R A L E DU C AT I ON - MAY 2018

HONOR S I N G EN E R A L E DU C AT I ON - D E C EMBER 2017

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T H E C O R D

Today, many students will be wearing, in addition to the traditional academicregalia, cords or sashes to signify their involvement in various organizations orto recognize specific achievements. Cum. GPA stands for cumulative grade pointaverage on a 4.0 scale. Please note: Not all cords or drapes will be represented atboth ceremonies.

Bright yellow cords with blue tassels: Psi Chi, national psychology honorary;achievement of 3.0 cum. GPA and 3.2 GPA in major.

Gold sash: Phi Epsilon Kappa, physical education honorary; achievement of 3.0 cum.GPA in major.

Brown, blue and gold sash: Gamma Theta Upsilon, geography honorary; achievementof 3.0 cum. GPA in major and 2.75 overall cum. GPA.

Red and black sash: Frostburg Student Education Association; graduates entering theteaching field who have been active MSEA members.

Gold cord with gold and green tassels: Alpha Epsilon Rho, mass communicationhonorary; achievement of 3.0 cum. GPA in major.

Dark green cord: Alpha Kappa Delta, sociology honorary; achievement of 3.0 cum. GPAin sociology; achievement of 3.0 overall cum. GPA.

Yellow and red cords: Sigma Delta Pi, Spanish honorary; achievement of 3.5 cum. GPAin Spanish courses and 3.2 cum. GPA; active in co-curricular activities.

Red and black cords: Sigma Tau Delta, English honorary; achievement of 3.0 cum.GPA in major, 3.0 overall cum. GPA.

Blue and gold cords: Beta Gamma Sigma, business honor society; student must beenrolled in a program accredited by AACSB International; overall cum. GPA for juniorswithin top 10% of class; for seniors, top 10%; for students with Masters, top 20%.

Gold cords: Honors in General Education; completion of 24 credit hours in honorsgeneral education courses with a 3.0 GPA overall

Gold medallion with blue and gold lavaliere-style ribbon: Phi Alpha, Social WorkHonor Society; overall cum. GPA of 3.0; cum. GPA of 3.25 in Social Work courses.

Woven multi-colored kente cloth stole: Membership in the Black Student Alliance;symbolizes pride in African cultural heritage.

Red, black and white cords: Membership in the Student Government Association.

Navy blue and silver cords: Student membership in the American Society ofMechanical Engineers; accomplishment of service to the professional society.

Cord or sash with insignia of a particular country: Indication of an international orstudy abroad student earning his/her degree at FSU.

Red, black and white cords: Pi Sigma Alpha, political science honorary; achievement of3.25 cum. GPA in major and 3.25 overall cum. GPA.

Blue and white cords: National Residence Hall Honorary; one year of living in aresidence hall, minimum cum. GPA of 3.0, record of service to and leadership in theresidence hall system.

Light blue and white cords: International Relations Club; active member for two yearswith achievement of 2.5 GPA.

Red, white and gold cords: Pre-Professional Medical Society, shared interest; membersof PPMS share a common interest in practicing a branch of medicine and activelyparticipate in community service.

Green and red cords: Beta Beta Beta, National Biology Honor Society; full membershiprequires achievement of 3.0 GPA overall and in biology courses.

Navy blue, gold and white cords: Student membership in the Student Affiliatesof the American Chemical Society; accomplishment of service to the society.

Blue, white and red: Pi Delta Phi, French National Honor Society; achievementof 3.0 GPA.

Royal purple and old gold twisted cords/sash: Delta Sigma Pi, an internationalprofessional business co-ed fraternity for MBA and accounting, economics, and businessadministration majors.

Yellow and white cords: Order of Omega, Greek National Honor Society; achievement ofa 3.0 GPA and leadership in a Greek letter organization.

Black and gold cords: Phi Eta Sigma, freshman national honor society; achievement of3.5 GPA as first year student.

Gold medallion with red and black ribbon: Participant in the Sloop Institute forExcellence in Leadership.

White stole with UPE logo: Upsilon Pi Epsilon, National Honor Society for the Computingand Information Disciplines; achievement of 3.2 cum. GPA in major at time of induction.

Teal cords: Alpha Kappa Delta, Sociology Honor Society; achievement of 3.0 overall cum.GPA and in sociology courses taken, minimum of 12 credit hours of sociology.

Navy blue and light gray: Membership in the FSU student chapter of the Society forHuman Resources Management (SHRM).

Red and blue with red and blue tassels: Phi Alpha Theta, national history, honorary;achievement of 3.0 cum. GPA and 3.2 GPA in major.

Red and white cords: Lambda Pi Eta, Communication Studies honorary; achievement of3.25 cum. GPA in the major and 3.0 overall cum. GPA.

Purple and gold cords: Kappa Pi, International Honorary Art Fraternity; achievement of3.0 cum. GPA in major.

Purple, teal and metallic cords: The BURG Peer Education Network students must bepeer educators for four years; must have at least a 2.5 GPA and pass the national peereducation certification upon graduation; colors represent passion, leadership andcharacter.

Navy, red and gold cords: Gamma Sigma Epsilon, Chemistry Honor Society;achievement of GPA of 3.0 or higher in chemistry and overall; recognition of member-ship in the society; encouragement of research and scholarship in the chemical sciences.

Red and white cords with tassels: Sigma Alpha Iota, International Music Fraternity;encourages, nurtures and supports the art of music.

Purple and silver cords with tassels: Membership in the University ProgrammingCouncil Executive Board; accomplishments in service and leadership; minimum GPA of2.3 required.

Red, black and green cords: Membership in the African Students Association; the colorsrepresent the blood of the ancestors, the African diaspora, and mother-continent Africa;the ankh represents the coming together of African man and woman in the creation oflife and family.

Red, black and gold cords: Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, men’s social fraternity in musicfounded in 1898 at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston; membershiprequires only a love of music and efforts to advance music in America.

Rose and green cords: Delta Zeta; national sorority founded in Oxford, OH in 1902;known as the “Mother of Fraternities;” non-profit organization that supports scholarship,leadership, philanthropy and education; minimum GPA of 2.5, 10 philanthropy hours persemester and fulfill one position within the organization for a one-year term.

Red and black twisted cords: Bobcat Ambassadors; students actively involved oncampus; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25, strong speaking skills, pride and enthusiasmfor Frostburg State University

Royal blue and gold cords: Alpha Phi Omega, national co-ed service fraternity;developing leadership, promoting friendship, and providing service to humanity.

Red, white, and blue cords: Member of the United States Military, either active duty,National Guard, reserves, selected service, or veteran.

Red, white, and blue twisted cord: Member of SALUTE the Veterans National HonorSociety; achievement of 3.0 GPA and either active duty or an honorable discharge fromservice in the United States Military.

Red, yellow, and royal blue cords: Frostburg Association for the Education of YoungChildren, local chapter for NAEYC; a national professional organization dedicated tohigh-quality learning for all young children.

For a list of additional cords and meanings, visit:www.frostburg.edu/events/commencement and FSU Mobile App under Graduation.

A C A D E M I C R E G A L I A

STEVEN G LASBRENNER

College of Business

Steven Glasbrenner graduates today witha perfect 4.0 GPA, earning his bachelor’sdegree in accounting with a minor inbusiness administration. Beyond hisimpeccable coursework, Glasbrennercompleted internships with the FSUFoundation and Orbital ATK. He has activelyparticipated in several important studentorganizations. On the College of Business’Student Business Leadership Committee,Glasbrenner helped organize the Student Business Mountain Retreat at WispResort and represented his college at various events. As president of theAccounting Association, he planned and executed an accounting alumniluncheon during Homecoming; as a result, he received a job offer from analumnus in attendance. He was inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, theinternational business honor society, which enabled him to represent FSU atthe society’s Global Leadership Summit in Florida. Glasbrenner also playedguard for the Bobcat men’s basketball team, from which he was selected to theCapital Athletic Conference’s All-Conference Academic Team.

CANYON LOHNAS

College of Education

Canyon Lohnas graduates today with aperfect 4.0 GPA, earning his bachelor’sdegree in early childhood and elementaryeducation. He has been an outstandingstudent intern throughout his teachingexperiences in Allegany County schools andhas received exemplary evaluations frommentors and supervisors. Beyond impeccablecoursework and fieldwork, Lohnasestablished himself as a leader on campusand beyond. As president of the Frostburg Student Education Association,Lohnas engaged the Maryland State Education Association and the AlleganyCounty Education Association to revise the state program for college EducationAssociation chapters, and led a student group to Annapolis to lobby for thesuccessful passage of the “Fix the Fund” legislative bill. The NationalEducation Association recognized Lohnas as the sole undergraduate on its2017 list of “More Young Educators Who Are Making a Difference.” At FSU,Lohnas also served as president of Phi Eta Sigma, the National Honor Societyfor first-year students and as treasurer of the Frostburg Association for theEducation of Young Children. He was a member of the President’s LeadershipCircle and received the FSU Emerging Leader and the Father Ed HendricksLeadership awards. He is also a youth soccer coach, studied abroad in Ireland

LOU I S M . P O P EBoard of RegentsUniversity System of Maryland

Regent Louis M. Pope is president andowner of Century 21 Trademark Realty, Inc.,with offices in Montgomery and PrinceGeorge’s counties. He is a graduate of theUniversity of Maryland, College Park inbusiness finance and banking and has beena real estate broker for over 40 years. He wasformerly vice chairman of the RepublicanNational Committee and chairman of theMaryland Republican Party, as well as chairman of the RNC National BudgetCommittee.

Pope has served on numerous boards, including HarVest Bank of Maryland,Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors, U.S. Small Business AdministrationNational Advisory Council, Century 21 National Brokers Congress, as well aspresident of the Realtors Credit Union, Prince George’s Association of Realtorsand Howard County Consumer Affairs Commission.

Pope is a very active alumnus of alma mater and is very proud that fourof his children have graduated from universities in the University System ofMaryland.

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iness Mountain Retreat at Wisp

C O M M E N C E M E N T S P E A K E R S

8 COLLEGE OF BUS INESS AND COLLEGE OF EDUCAT ION

O R D E R O F P R O C E S S I O N O R D E R O F E X E R C I S E S

TH E G R AND MAR SHA LDr. Kevin Peterson, professor in the Department of Psychology, has been a

member of the FSU faculty since 1992. His teaching specialties are psychologicaltesting and assessment, and he coordinates the undergraduate internship program. He is licensed in Maryland as a psychologist and consults with agencies throughoutthe region. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Steubenville, a master’sfrom Frostburg State University and his doctorate from West Virginia University.

TH E G R AND MAR SHA LDr. Kevin H. Peterson M’83Professor, Psychology

TH E FACU LT Y MAR SHA L SMr. Randall P. BanduraProfessor, Accounting

Dr. Robert B. KauffmanProfessor, Kinesiology & Recreation

TH E UN I V E R S I T Y FACU LT Y

TH E S TAG E PA RT YDr. Thomas L. BowlingVice President for Student Affairs

Mr. Leon L. Wyden, Jr.Vice President for Administration & Finance

Dr. John F. Bowman IIVice Provost

Dr. Doris Santamaria-MakangInterim Associate Provost

Ms. M. Katherine Snyder ’75/M’85Vice President of Human Resources

Dr. Dorothy I. CampbellInterim Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Dr. Thomas D. SigerstadAssociate Dean, College of Business

Dr. Benjamin N. Norris ’04 Chair, Faculty Senate and Associate Professor of Chemistry

Ms. Samantha DonaldsonVocalist

Mr. Canyon LohnasStudent Speaker, College of Education

Dr. Boyce C. WilliamsInterim Dean, College of Education

Mr. John T. Short, Jr.Vice President for University Advancement & Executive Director, FSU Foundation

Mr. Steven GlasbrennerStudent Speaker, College of Business

Dr. Sudhir SinghDean, College of Business

Mr. Louis M. PopeRegent, The University System of Maryland Board of Regents

Dr. Elizabeth A. ThroopProvost

Dr. Ronald H. NowaczykPresident

C AND I DAT E S F O R D E GR E E S

DO C TORA L S T UD I E SDr. Barbara Ornstein, Marshal

GRADUAT E S T UD I E SDr. Michael Monahan ’91, Marshal Dr. Barbara Ornstein, Marshal

CO L L E G E O F B U S I N E S SDr. Michael Monahan ’91, Marshal

CO L L E G E O F E DU C AT I ONDr. Barbara Ornstein, Marshal

Dr. Ronald H. Nowaczyk President of the University, Presiding

Processional The FSU Brass Ensemble Mr. Joshua E. Long, Director

National Anthem Ms. Samantha Donaldson Vocalist

Opening Proclamation Dr. Kevin H. PetersonGrand Marshal

Welcome and Remarks Dr. Ronald H. Nowaczyk

Congratulatory Remarks Mr. Louis M. PopeRegent, The University System of Maryland Board of Regents

President’s Distinguished Dr. NowaczykStaff Award

Commencement Address Mr. Steven GlasbrennerStudent Speaker, College of Business

Mr. Canyon LohnasStudent Speaker, College of Education

Presentation of Dr. Elizabeth ThroopCandidates for Degrees Provost

Dr. Sudhir SinghDean, College of Business

Dr. Boyce WilliamsInterim Dean, College of Education

Conferring of Degrees Regent Pope

Recognition of Honor Graduates Dr. Throop

Presentation of Diplomas Dr. Nowaczyk, Dr. Singh and Dr. Williams

The Tassel Tradition Mr. John T. Short, Jr.Vice President for University Advancement & Executive Director, FSU Foundation

Recessional The FSU Brass Ensemble

C O L L E G E O F B U S I N E S S & C O L L E G E O F E D U C A T I O N

dent Education AsAsA sociation,

f th RNC N ti l B d t

Julia Kaye McGeeHagerstown

Brandon Patrick McIverMeyersdale, PA

Konnar Jade MillerSmithsburg

Leila Nicole NashRawlings

Jenny Rose Peck-WiegandWilliamsport

Na PengChina

Aimee Grace PetridesBaltimore

Jorge Luis Ramirez, Jr.Hagerstown

Justin Daniel RidenourHagerstown

Katlyn Elizabeth RussoJacobus, PA

Christine Renee ShoweHagerstown

Tatiana Aladia Josephine SmithSilver Spring

Katlyn ThomasClear Spring

Haley Lynn ThornClear Spring

Adrienne VogtSalisbury, PA

Lydia Rose WhiteSharpsburg

Elle Anne WilsonFrostburg

Master of Science in Recreation and Parks ManagementPeter Michael BardouSyracuse, NY

Amy Elizabeth Carpenter-DriscollGreenbelt

Kiesha Monique JonesRiverdale

Danielle Monika PearsonHavre De Grace

Amanda Marie SekanicMonroeville, PA

Noelia SerranoCollege Park

Stacy Michele SewardGreensboro

College of BusinessOluwamayowa AdetulaAccountingGwynn Oak

Lisa Renee ArtzBusiness AdministrationSharpsburg

Sean Joseph AurigemmaBusiness AdministrationCumberlandSumma Cum Laude

Adeola Mariam AwokoyaAccountingRandallstown

Bradley James BakerBusiness AdministrationAdamstown

Patrick Martin BosleyBusiness AdministrationReisterstown

Jennifer Nicole BridgesBusiness AdministrationWilliamsport

Logan Matthew BrooksAccountingCumberlandCum Laude

Tillan BrooksBusiness AdministrationBowie

Leonard M. BrownAccountingDistrict Heights

Nefertiti Monét BrownBusiness AdministrationWaldorf

Noicha Tala BryantBusiness AdministrationBelcamp

Donald Anthony Bucci, Jr.Business AdministrationFrederick

Joseph David CalladineBusiness AdministrationElkton

Darren W. CampbellAccountingWaldorf

Samantha Jane CataldoBusiness AdministrationChestertown

Edwin Cintron, Jr.Business AdministrationCumberland

Thomas Blake CliftBusiness AdministrationSpringfield, VA

Patrick J. Coffee, Jr.Business AdministrationWashington, DCMagna Cum Laude

Gary William Cosner IIIBusiness AdministrationRidgeley, WV

Harden Crosson IIIBusiness AdministrationCapitol Heights

Thomas Brian CurleyBusiness AdministrationEllicott City

Lucas Schettini Da Costa E SilvaEconomicsGermantown

Gabrielle Rose DanielsAccountingMcHenrySumma Cum Laude

Christian Alexander DavisBusiness AdministrationTemple Hills

Brooke Elizabeth EndeBusiness AdministrationSykesvilleMagna Cum Laude

Rebecca EphremBusiness AdministrationTemple Hills

Oritsewumi Mavis ErewaBusiness AdministrationWindsor Mill

Jordan A. EvansBusiness AdministrationAccident

Brandy Leigh FenderEconomicsGreat Mills

Bradley Robert GarrantBusiness AdministrationRising Sun

Samantha Michelle GattonEconomicsOwings

Isatou O. GayeBusiness AdministrationGermantown

Jesse A. GentryBusiness AdministrationClear SpringSumma Cum Laude

Steven Nelson GlasbrennerAccountingFrostburgSumma Cum Laude

Hasani Malik GloverBusiness AdministrationGywnn Oak

Elfi GogaBusiness AdministrationSilver SpringCum Laude

Matthew Werner GuntherBusiness AdministrationBel Air

Michael Trevor HarleyBusiness AdministrationLusby

Vincent Christian HessionEconomicsFort WashingtonMagna Cum Laude

Hudson R. HowardBusiness AdministrationMount AiryMagna Cum Laude

Nneka Desiree ItaborBusiness AdministrationClintonCum Laude

Renard V. JordonBusiness AdministrationClinton

Carrie Ellen LargeBusiness AdministrationOakland

Catherine Claire LauderBusiness AdministrationCumberlandMagna Cum Laude

David Seth LaurencioEconomicsCumberland

Carlie LewisBusiness AdministrationBarton

Joshua P. LippoldAccountingCumberlandCum Laude

Hannah LlewellynBusiness AdministrationFrostburgMagna Cum Laude

Brooke LoganBusiness AdministrationLa PlataCum Laude

Sarah MaggittiBusiness AdministrationWestminsterSumma Cum Laude

Austin McKenzieBusiness AdministrationFrostburgCum Laude

Jeffrey Richard McMorrisBusiness AdministrationHyattsville

Christopher David MillerBusiness AdministrationHagerstown

David Craig MillerBusiness AdministrationBurtonsvilleCum Laude

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C A N D I D A T E S F O R D E G R E E S

At this Commencement, degrees are conferred upon persons who completedrequirements in January and May 2018. As final action cannot always be takenby the time this program is printed, the list of candidates here is tentative only.The transcript of the University, signed and sealed by its proper officer, remainsthe official testimony to the possession of a degree.

The designation of honors is based on the grade point average at the end ofthe intersession semester. The final grade point average will determine honorranking.

This commencement program lists the primary major for each candidate.If an undergraduate student has completed at least 50 credits at Frostburg

State University with a high cumulative grade point average, the scholasticachievement is recognized in the honors degree, awarded as follows: CumLaude 3.400 - 3.649, Magna Cum Laude 3.650 - 3.899, and Summa CumLaude 3.900 and above.

A number of candidates for graduation who will complete their studies overthe summer will be participating in this ceremony. These students have beengiven permission to participate as outlined in the University catalog.Participation does not confer a degree.

Joseph Christopher HawkinsMyersville

Alexander Jay JamisonBoonsboro

Melissa Kay SchumacherMyersville

Amy StaffordMiddletown

Madeline Rose ThomasCumberland

Master of Business AdministrationRebecca AlkireCumberland

Jaime AmyotFrostburg

Amber Marie BrewerPasadena

Venkataprasad BuggaClarksburg

Robert Bruce ColemanLusby

Silvia EusufFrostburg

Thomas HallLake Shore

Katelin Lea HowardRaleigh, NC

Jey Pierre JahandarovHouston, TX

Terrence Jerrel JonesClarksville

Thomas Joseph KraemerSalisbury

Denis Patrick Lydon IIKansas City, MO

Lucas MartinXenia, OH

Sydney Katherine McFarlandFrostburg

Richard Carlos McGrawBeckley, WV

Timothy Harold MillerFrostburg

Scott Forrest PerkinsSilver Spring

Scott Matthew PerrinLaVale

Derek RapsonCumberland

Patricia L ReinhardtFrederick

Kathryn E SkaleskiBeavercreek, OH

Michael Henry StevensonBowie

Nathan StoutenboroughMiramar, FL

Yen-Nhi ThieuFremont, CA

Sanya Fanous WhitakerFrederick

Jonathan Wade WilleyForest Hill

Master of EducationAustin Kemp BrinsfieldEaston

Glen ButlerUnited Kingdom

Tyler C. CampbellWhite Hall

Tracie Caldwell CookBoonsboro

Katlyn Rebecca CroppHancock

Amanda J. DaileyFreehold, NJ

Tonya Jeannine FreemanHagerstown

Doriane GedridgeLusby

Victoria GlassNew Market

Stephanie M. GriffithHagerstown

Breana Nicole GroveFrostburg

Kierra Renee GwynnDistrict Heights

Joshua Michael HillLucernemines, PA

Haley Brook HinesLinthicum

Morgan E. HoganBurke, VA

Rebecca Kathleen HunterFrederick

Kymisha Maudriana JohnsonSilver Spring

Mercedes Rose JohnsonHagerstown

Stephanie Nicole JonesHagerstown

Brooke LongoFrostburg

Anschel P. Maile-MoskowitzMount Rainier

Emily C. McDonoughMarlboro, NY

Doctor of EducationAnn K. AndersSmithsburg“Blended Learning Transformation: Lived Experiences of Elementary School Teachers”

Michael ChilcuttWaynesboro, PA“Art-Informed Educational Leadership Self-Study to Build Teacher Instructional Capacity”

Jason Alan DraperSomerset, PA“Motivated Knowing In Higher Education: Epistemic Fluency and Goal Pursuit”

Lana Rose EarlyMiddleton“A Historical Analysis of Place-Based Education at Crellen Elementary, 2002-2018”

Christine Marie Frye-LewisRomney, WV“Year Round School: Impact on the Academic Achievement of Students with Hearing Impairments”

Lili W. LeonardDickerson“ ‘Dedicated, Tireless, Unafraid’: A Case Study of the Effort that Saved Sweet Briar College in 2015”

David ShusterFrederick“Teaching Hope: The Influence of CollegeFaculty Teaching Practices on Undergraduate Student Success”

Lisa Sue StevensonFrostburg“Professional Role of Library Media Specialists: Perspectives of Administrations and Library Media Specialists”

Michael Robert TelemecoKeedysville“Social Media: Connectivism in the Elementary Classroom”

Kerry WalentHagerstown“Leadership Standards Perceived by Title I Teachers and School Administrators Influencing Retention”

Heath Thomas WilcoxFayetteville, PA“The Correlation of a Summer Transition Program to High School Graduation”

Master of Arts in TeachingErin E. ArtzBoonsboro

Alexander M. BrantLaVale

Katherine Elizabeth DuddridgeWalkersville

Taylor Lauren EirichCumberland

Ellen Elizabeth EngleEldersburg

Abraham Al Paulo EstacioFrederick

Vincent ForemanLittle Orleans

Christen Holly HarrisonWoodbine

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John James ShipleyHealth & Physical EducationHampstead

Allison Elizabeth ShortAthletic TrainingHampsteadMagna Cum Laude

Justin Robert SmithExercise & Sport ScienceBaltimore

Zachary Christian SparberExercise & Sport ScienceCumberland

Gerromi Gregory SullivanAthletic TrainingGreenbeltCum Laude

Emily Acrista TaylorEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationHagerstownMagna Cum Laude

Dylan TeitelbaumHealth & Physical Education Islip, NY

Grace Elaine ThompsonRecreation & Parks ManagementAnnapolisMagna Cum Laude

Madelyn Paige TorresEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationVienna, VAMagna Cum Laude

Kayla Annalise TruesdelExercise & Sport ScienceUpper MarlboroSumma Cum laude

Rodrigo Ignacio ValenzuelaExercise & Sport ScienceBrooklyn Park

Emily ValinEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationFrederickMagna Cum Laude

Lauren Elizabeth WattsExercise & Sport ScienceBaltimore

Alyssa Brooke WilsonEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationRomney, WVCum Laude

Kelly WindersEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationHagerstownSumma Cum Laude

Rachael YostEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationCumberlandSumma Cum Laude

Kayla M. HahnEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationBoonsboroCum Laude

Lauren Elizabeth HardenEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationHagerstownSumma Cum Laude

Justin Taylor HarreldExercise & Sport SciencePort Deposit

Courtney Nicole HebertEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationSharpsburgSumma Cum Laude

Melissa HoldrenEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationGlenwoodSumma Cum Laude

Andrew Scott HurstHealth & Physical EducationSykesville

Megan Elaine JayeEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationSmithsburgSumma Cum Laude

Stephen Akonu KingExercise & Sport ScienceGaithersburg

Paige Morgan KutcheyEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationSmithsburgSumma Cum Laude

Kelsey Morgan LogueEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationMeyersdale, PASumma Cum Laude

Canyon David LohnasEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationFrostburgSumma Cum Laude

Shawn C. MagginsonExercise & Sport ScienceRandallstown

Mikala Jean MazerEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationRawlingsCum Laude

Mary Marlene McCleafEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationSmithsburgMagna Cum Laude

Kourtney Danielle McLainAthletic TrainingPasadenaMagna Cum Laude

Tiffany Marie McNeilEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationHagerstownSumma Cum Laude

Amy Marie MilliganExercise & Sport SciencePasadena

Miranda Rose MillsEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationWilliamsportSumma Cum Laude

Jordan Taylor NicholsonEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationBrunswickCum Laude

Ashton Michaela NiemiecEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationCumberlandMagna Cum Laude

Daniel James PaladinoExercise & Sport ScienceRye Brook, NY

Sara Nicole PaulEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationFrostburgSumma Cum Laude

Ciara Nina PayneExercise & Sport ScienceGermantownCum Laude

Kelsey Brooke PittsnogleEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationSharpsburgSumma Cum Laude

Daniel Angel RamirezExercise & Sport ScienceSilver Spring

Raheem Darnell RamseyAthletic TrainingSalisbury

Angela Alise ReedExercise & Sport ScienceLargo

Max Jordan RobertsRecreation & Parks ManagementCockeysville

April Ann RobinsonExercise & Sport ScienceHagerstown

Matthew SaccoExercise & Sport ScienceLusbyMagna Cum Laude

Chandler T. SagalExercise & Sport ScienceFrostburgSumma Cum Laude

Abigail Lea SaundersEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationWestminsterSumma Cum Laude

Elaine Margaret SaxtonElementary/Middle School Dual Certification

ThurmontMagna Cum Laude

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Brandon R. MinnichBusiness AdministrationFrostburg

Fannie Karuge MukuaBusiness AdministrationChesapeake Beach

Ashley Michelle MurphyAccountingAccident

Lindsey Michele MurrayAccountingOakland

Ashley E. NazarianAccountingBrookevilleCum Laude

Amanda PaapeBusiness AdministrationGrantsvilleSumma Cum Laude

Rebecca May PattersonEconomicsSevern

Ke’Shae Nicole PerryBusiness AdministrationForestville

Sefer PllanaBusiness AdministrationWilliamsport

John Samuel Poole IIIBusiness AdministrationCumberlandMagna Cum Laude

Daniel Emerson RascovarEconomicsReisterstown

Madilyn Eleanor RiescoAccountingMcHenry

Austin Granville RileyEconomicsRising Sun

Maria Pooja RussoBusiness AdministrationFrostburg

Fernando SaavedraBusiness AdministrationMasseyCum Laude

Lindsey Nicole ScepuraBusiness AdministrationEllicott CitySumma Cum Laude

Britani Paige SeboldAccountingOaklandMagna Cum Laude

Taylor Corrynn SimmonsBusiness AdministrationSeverna ParkCum Laude

Harkirat SinghEconomicsBaltimore

Paige Victoria SlusarzBusiness AdministrationFairplay

Sarina Alanis SmithAccountingBelcamp

Jooyeoung SongBusiness AdministrationSilver Spring

Gibson Fitzgerald St. JohnBusiness AdministrationBaltimore

Krystal Lynn StairBusiness AdministrationCumberlandCum Laude

Marcus Elliott SteeleAccountingOxon Hill

Eric Andrew StevensBusiness AdministrationFrostburgMagna Cum Laude

Isaac Howard StraussBusiness AdministrationCumberland

Jared StrongBusiness AdministrationBel Air

Marquoi Joseph SubahBusiness AdministrationBerwyn Heights

Mary Christina TigheAccountingFrostburgCum Laude

Justin Byron TurnerBusiness AdministrationUpper Marlboro

Taylor Wilson WadeBusiness AdministrationNew WindsorMagna Cum Laude

Jason Alexander WeatherlyBusiness AdministrationSaint Leonard

Taylor WheelerBusiness AdministrationFort Washington

Casey E. WiestBusiness AdministrationDauphin, PAMagna Cum Laude

Dylan Scott WilsonBusiness AdministrationCresaptown

Erica Lynn WilsonBusiness AdministrationFrostburg

Alan Darnell Winkler, Jr.Business AdministrationBaltimore

Blake Evan ZeberleinBusiness AdministrationWestminster

College of EducationAudrey AronRecreation & Parks ManagementGaithersburg

Melanie AshbyEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationOaklandCum Laude

Sarah Elizabeth BarnhartEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationCumberlandSumma Cum Laude

Rachel Anna BeachEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationFrederickSumma Cum Laude

Sarah Christine BernhardtRecreation & Parks ManagementBaltimore

Terence James BeulahExercise & Sport ScienceFederalsburg

Holly Marie BiggsAthletic TrainingLinthicum HeightsMagna Cum Laude

Hannah Abbigail BishopElementary/Middle School DualCertificationLittle OrleansMagna Cum Laude

Katherine Ann BlankEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationFrostburgSumma Cum Laude

Riley Morgan BowdenExercise & Sport SciencePoint of Rocks

Kaitlyn Marie BroadhurstHealth & Physical EducationFrederickMagna Cum Laude

Owen Pascall Browne, Jr.Exercise & Sport ScienceGreenbelt

Jessica Estelle BugtongAthletic TrainingEdgewaterSumma Cum Laude

Yazmin BushExercise & Sport ScienceWashington, DC

Te’Shia ButlerEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationWashington, DCCum Laude

Dallas Nicole CalvertExercise & Sport ScienceBrooklyn Park

Stephanie Joan ClaarEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationSeverna ParkCum Laude

Lindsay T. ClopperEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationSmithsburgSumma Cum Laude

Bridget Peggy CornettAthletic TrainingGreenbeltCum Laude

Jazmine Lamae DavisExercise & Sport ScienceUpper Marlboro

Shelly L. DeanHealth & Physical EducationSilver SpringCum Laude

Lucas Benjamin DevineHealth & Physical EducationEldersburgCum Laude

Olivia Elaine DiamondExercise & Sport ScienceFrostburg

Camaran Liora DodgeAthletic TrainingFrostburgMagna Cum Laude

Carol A. DurellEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationCroftonSumma Cum Laude

Zsanae Bree EdwardsRecreation & Parks ManagementFort Washington

Jenifer EvansEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationWestminster

Keara Ann FoxEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationArnoldSumma Cum Laude

Courtney GillenwaterEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationHagerstownCum Laude

Karyn Louise GranthamEarly Childhood/Elementary EducationWaldorfMagna Cum Laude

Karli La Rue GrimesExercise & Sport ScienceWilliamsportCum Laude

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KA I T LYN WHARTONCollege of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Kaitlyn Wharton graduates today with aperfect 4.0 GPA, earning her bachelor’sdegree with dual majors in English and finearts. Beyond impeccable coursework,Wharton has actively donated her time andskills to student organizations and hercommunity as an active servant leader. Shehas served as chapter president of BestBuddies, chapter president of the Englishhonor society Sigma Tau Delta, chaptersecretary and membership chair of the FSU Lions Club, fellowship chair for theEta Epsilon Chapter of Phi Sigma Phi and team leader of the AmeriCorpsECHOSTARS program. For FSU’s Center for Literary Arts, Wharton has ledwriting workshops for high school and middle school students, promoted andcoordinated events and enriched the downtown streetscape with visual artinstallations for the CLA storefront. She has worked for four years as a galleryassistant for the Allegany Arts Council. Her artwork has been displayed inCumberland and Frostburg, and she rendered the digital design for theupcoming Brownsville monument. In between, she managed to study abroad atNorthumbria University in England. Wharton plans to continue her educationin Frostburg’s Master of Arts in Teaching program.

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LOU I S M . P O P EBoard of RegentsUniversity System of Maryland

Regent Louis M. Pope is president andowner of Century 21 Trademark Realty, Inc.,with offices in Montgomery and PrinceGeorge’s counties. He is a graduate of theUniversity of Maryland, College Park inbusiness finance and banking and has beena real estate broker for over 40 years. He wasformerly vice chairman of the RepublicanNational Committee and chairman of theMaryland Republican Party, as well as chairman of the RNC National BudgetCommittee. Pope has served on numerous boards, including HarVest Bank of Maryland,Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors, U.S. Small BusinessAdministration National Advisory Council, Century 21 National BrokersCongress, as well as president of the Realtors Credit Union, Prince George’sAssociation of Realtors and Howard County Consumer Affairs Commission. Pope is a very active alumnus of his alma mater and is very proud thatfour of his children have graduated from universities in the University Systemof Maryland.

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man of the RNC National Budget

O R D E R O F P R O C E S S I O N O R D E R O F E X E R C I S E S

TH E G R AND MAR SHA LDr. Kevin H. Peterson M’83Professor, Psychology

TH E FACU LT Y MAR SHA L SMr. Dustin P. DavisProfessor, Visual Arts

Dr. William L. SeddonProfessor, Biology

TH E UN I V E R S I T Y FACU LT Y

TH E S TAG E PA RT YDr. Thomas L. BowlingVice President for Student Affairs

Mr. Leon L. Wyden, Jr.Vice President for Administration & Finance

Dr. John F. Bowman IIVice Provost

Dr. Doris Santamaria-MakangInterim Associate Provost

Ms. M. Katherine Snyder ’75/M’85Vice President for Human Resources

Dr. Benjamin N. Norris ’04 Chair, Faculty Senate and Associate Professor of Chemistry

Dr. Cindy HerzogAssociate Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Dr. R. Scott FritzAssociate Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Dr. Boyce C. WilliamsInterim Dean, College of Education

Dr. Sudhir SinghDean, College of Business

Ms. Kaitlyn WhartonStudent Speaker, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Dr. Dorothy I. CampbellInterim Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Ms. Marsé RomeroVocalist

Mr. John T. Short, Jr.Vice President for University Advancement& Executive Director, FSU Foundation

Mr. Louis M. PopeRegent, The University System of Maryland Board of Regents

Dr. Elizabeth A. ThroopProvost

Dr. Ronald H. NowaczykPresident

TH E C AND I DAT E S F O R D E GR E E S MAR SHA L S

GRADUAT E S T UD I E SMs. Mairzy Yost-Rushton, MarshalProfessor, Theatre & Dance

CO L L E G E O F L I B E R A L A RTS & S C I E N C E SMs. Mairzy Yost-Rushton, MarshalDr. Mary Anne Lutz, MarshalProfessor, English

Dr. Ronald H. Nowaczyk President of the University, Presiding

Processional The FSU Brass EnsembleMr. Joshua E. Long, Director

National Anthem Ms. Marsé Romero Vocalist

Opening Proclamation Dr. Kevin H. Peterson M’83Grand Marshal

Welcome and Remarks Dr. Ronald H. Nowaczyk

Congratulation Remarks Mr. Louis M. PopeRegent, The University System of Maryland Board of Regents

President’s Distinguished Dr. NowaczykFaculty Award

Commencement Address Ms. Kaitlyn WhartonStudent SpeakerCollege of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Presentation of Dr. Elizabeth ThroopCandidates for Degrees Provost

Dr. Dorothy CampbellInterim Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Conferring of Degrees Regent Pope

Recognition of Honor Graduates Dr. Throop

Presentation of Diplomas Dr. Nowaczyk and Dr. Campbell

The Tassel Tradition Mr. John T. Short, Jr.Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Director, FSU Foundation

Recessional The FSU Brass Ensemble

TH E G R AND MAR SHA LDr. Kevin Peterson, professor in the Department of Psychology, has been a

member of the FSU faculty since 1992. His teaching specialties are psychologicaltesting and assessment, and he coordinates the undergraduate internship program.He is licensed in Maryland as a psychologist and consults with agencies throughoutthe region. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Steubenville, amaster’s from Frostburg State University and his doctorate from West VirginiaUniversity.

C O L L E G E O F L I B E R A L A R T S & S C I E N C E S

Caleb Royal BlaksleeEngineeringLaurelCum Laude

Christine Michele BlanchNursingBaltimore

Brian Wade BluebaughComputer ScienceCumberland

Addison Alberta BohnSocial WorkMount Savage

Colin Salvo BollingerHistoryCumberland

Pateley E. BongiorniMusicLaPlataSumma Cum Laude

Gina BookerInformation TechnologyWindsor Mill

Jill Marie BowlingSocial WorkWaldorfCum Laude

Carly Michelle BoydBiologyHavre de Grace

Sean Joseph BradyComputer ScienceElkton

Willard Wallace Brewington IIITheatreBaltimoreCum Laude

Wendy BrookshirePsychologyWoodsboroSumma Cum Laude

Shelby Alyssa BrothersArt & DesignCumberlandSumma Cum Laude

Cameron Todd BrownLaw & SocietyLonaconing

Kaya BruceLaw & SocietyNewburg

Lucas A. BruckInformation TechnologyLaValeMagna Cum Laude

Matthew Anthony BrysonComputer Information SystemsSilver Spring

Samuel Austin BuckwalterBiologyCrofton

Chelsee L. ClaytonLiberal StudiesCumberland

Lachele Menee CoatesMass CommunicationWaldorf

Emmanuel Paanii ColemanEngineeringHalethorpeMagna Cum Laude

Joshua Ty CollinsUrban & Regional PlanningCumberland

Nathan William CollinsGeographyBridgeville, PA

Evan William ColonSecure Computing & Information Assurance

Montgomery VillageMagna Cum Laude

Sydney Chere’ ConleyLiberal StudiesCumberland

Jessica Ann CooperSocial WorkOaklandMagna Cum Laude

Nicole CookNursingGambrilla

William Avery CooperInternational StudiesLa Plata

James Edward CouslerMass CommunicationBel Air

Joseph David CoxInformation TechnologySeverna ParkMagna Cum Laude

Soussan Rostai CoyoyNursingSilver Spring

Matinicus CreekArt & DesignCaptiol Heights

Marly CubiasNursingSilver Spring

Kayce Cecilia CurryMass CommunicationAdelphi

Markador DahnHealth ScienceDerwood

Haley Mae DalphonSocial WorkMiddletownSumma Cum Laude

Yolanda DavisonNursingBaltimore

Brian Matthew DayChemistryKeedysvilleCum Laude

Kennedy Nicole DecatorLaw & SocietyBaltimore

Matthew William DehnEnvironmental Analysis & PlanningHaymarket, VA

Jazmin Erika DelillyLaw & SocietyWaldorf

Megan Ashley DemaraisPsychologyThurmont

Bridget Holly DetrickGeographyLeonardtownMagna Cum Laude

Jordan Kay DiehlComputer ScienceGrantsvilleMagna Cum Laude

Destiny Nicolette DietzWildlife & FisheriesSevern

Mary Elizabeth DixonPhilosophyWelcome

Anthony Vincent D’OrsaneoEngineeringCentrevilleCum Laude

Jennifer Ndidi EdokpayiLiberal StudiesLaurel

Alexandra EdwardsArt & DesignFrostburgMagna Cum Laude

Bobbi Jo Atella EighenbrodeNursingBoonsboro

Porcia EllisHealth ScienceHagerstown

Tawney Judith EmerickSocial WorkEllerslie

Chad Matthew EnnisGeographyLa Plata

Kalief Emmanuel EpesInformation TechnologyBrandywine

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Laurie Lynn BurdockNursingWestminster

Holly Lynn BuseyChemistryWelcomeMagna Cum Laude

Ryan Louis CallahanLiberal StudiesSeverna Park

Lauren CaltonMass CommunicationTracys Landing

Melissa Renee CaprinolaNursingBel Air

Daniel CarlsenWildlife & FisheriesMyersvilleCum Laude

Donald Diego CarrascoSocial ScienceFrostburg

Donovan Andrew CarterArt & DesignRandallstownMagna Cum Laude

Obadele J. CaselBiologySilver Spring

Cyn-Tia Lawanda CaseyLaw & SocietyUpper Marlboro

Katerina Athena ChaconasLiberal StudiesFrostburg

Clair Marina ChambersSocial WorkMount SavageMagna Cum Laude

Ferneacia Shania ChapmanPsychologyPrince Frederick

Naya Nicole CheatemMass CommunicationYork, PA

Kamaron CheathamEngineeringBaltimore

Anthony Michael CianciEarth ScienceGermantown

Lauren Kelly CisselNursingPoolesville

Joshua Scott ClarkForeign Languages & LiteratureIndian HeadSumma Cum Laude

Dreama ClarkeSocial WorkBowie

C A N D I D A T E S F O R D E G R E E S

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Master of Science in Applied Computer ScienceKenneth J. AllmanGrantsville

Matthew David BensonRawlings

Mansoor FarooqLinthicum Heights

Patrick Joseph GeigerAshburn, VA

Suhas HegdeIndia

Casey HymillerFrostburg

Vipin Kumar KommidiIndia

Kaitlyn Marie LeedyFrostburg

James Michael MorozekCumberland

Christopher Burley ShoreRidgeley, WV

Jonathan Robert YantzBel Air

Master of Science in Applied Ecology and Conservation BiologyKelsey Alane BairdCumberland

Katelynn EarnestBedford, PA

Seth Parsons MoessingerCumberland

Master of Science in Counseling PsychologyHaleigh Faye BrennemanGrantsville

Amanda Louise ClayCumberland

Christina DavisCumberland

Rebecca Lynn DollyKeyser, WV

Florent GrainFrance

Donna Jean McTaggartFlintstone

Amanda Dawn MichaelKeyser, WV

Maria Kalambihis OppmanJoppa

Robert VinsonWilliamsport

Master of Science in NursingHeather Marie BlumWestminster

Jennifer GinskiSparrow’s Point

Beri Z. Kari-FongeSilver Spring

Amanda SageReisterstown

Ashley SchwagerWestminster

Irene M. TajongBowie

Bethany Marie VarnerHagerstown

Master of Science inWildlife/Fisheries BiologyErin Louise ThadyFrostburg

College of Liberal Arts & SciencesDimitri Alexander AdamsSecure Computing & Information Assurance

Silver Spring

Eddy AdamsMass CommunicationBaltimore

Antoinette L. AddoComputer ScienceColumbia

Elizabeth Meejin AhnLiberal StudiesDerwood

Manir Ahmad AlandijaniCommunication StudiesJeddah, Saudi Arabia

Sherezade B. AliNursingReisterstown

De’Angilo AlstonEngineeringGambrills

Alexandria Marie AlvarezComputer ScienceFrostburgCum Laude

Francheska Avilin Alvarez-PerezCommunication StudiesHavre de Grace

Jessica A. AmatoNursingBaltimore

Redouane AmmarNursingNew Market

Andrew Habtamu AndersonTheatreFrostburg

Susannah Gale AndersonNursingFrederick

Dorcas AppiahNursingFrederick

Anthony Luis ArandaLaw & SocietyHuntingtown

Pearl Lilian AsamoahNursingHyattsville

April AtkinsonNursingLaurel

Brian Wen-jian AuBiologyPasadena

Rebecca Maye AyresArt & DesignAberdeen

Chukwudera Okwara AzubikeMass CommunicationUpper Marlboro

Charles Junior BarnettPolitical ScienceElkton

Teil BartonNursingPerry Hall

Stephanie R. BartyllaLiberal StudiesWestminster

Liam James BatchelderWildlife & FisheriesCroftonMagna Cum Laude

Ryan Thomas BaukhagesHealth ScienceGambrillsSumma Cum Laude

Cody Eric BeckComputer Information SystemsBel Air

Melanie Blaine BellPolitical ScienceSykesvilleSumma Cum Laude

Paris LaNee’ BellLaw & SocietyBowie

Amanda Faye BellamySociologyFrostburg

Heather BenjaminsonNursingIjamsville

Abel G. BeyeneEngineeringSilver SpringMagna Cum Laude

Jackson J. BicknellSocial ScienceEllicott City

Forest Lee BiermanSocial ScienceLaVale

Rasheed Imran BillyComputer ScienceBaltimore

Scott Duane BingamanChemistryOldtown

At this Commencement, degrees are conferred upon persons whocompleted requirements in January and May 2018. As final action cannotalways be taken by the time this program is printed, the list of candidates hereis tentative only. The transcript of the University, signed and sealed by itsproper officer, remains the official testimony to the possession of a degree.

The designation of honors is based on the grade point average at the endof the intersession semester. The final grade point average will determinehonor ranking.

This commencement program lists the primary major for each candidate.If an undergraduate student has completed at least 50 credits at Frostburg

State University with a high cumulative grade point average, the scholasticachievement is recognized in the honors degree, awarded as follows: CumLaude 3.400 - 3.649, Magna Cum Laude 3.650 - 3.899, and Summa CumLaude 3.900 and above.

A number of candidates for graduation who will complete their studiesover the summer will be participating in this ceremony. These students havebeen given permission to participate as outlined in the University catalog.Participation does not confer a degree.

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Jamie ImesForeign Languages & LiteratureCumberlandMagna Cum Laude

Peter Webster JackowskiBiologyCumberlandMagna Cum Laude

Jay Leland Jackson IIIMass CommunicationGreat Mills

DeVonte’ Lafon JacksonArt & DesignSevern

Kaelyn Monet JacksonPsychologyFort Washington

Mark Scott JacksonNursingCumberland

Jena Nicole JanoskePsychologySwantonMagna Cum Laude

Jahi Marquise JeffersonLiberal StudiesBaltimore

Richard Toll Jenkins IVComputer ScienceRawlings

Morgan Taylor JohnsonMass CommunicationBowie

Taylor Reneese JohnsonPolitical ScienceWaldorf

Zachary Quinn JohnsonArt & DesignEmmitsburg

Donald Joseph JolleySociologyCumberland

Aminah J. JonesChemistryBelcamp

Bradley Alan JonesInformation TechnologyCentreville

Imani Ayodele Katherine Afuape JonesPsychologySykesvilleCum Laude

Joshua Brice JonesLiberal StudiesBaltimore

Lauren Victoria Isabelle JonesPsychologyGlen Burnie

Alexander KahsayEngineeringSilver SpringMagna Cum Laude

Parwon KameiPsychologyMontgomery VillageCum Laude

Olaolu Ayodeji Kayode-AjalaInformation TechnologyLagos, NigeriaMagna Cum Laude

Kaelan T. KellerPsychologyHyattsvilleCum Laude

Abigail Paige KelleyLiberal StudiesCumberlandCum Laude

Lia Quinn KellyHealth ScienceFredericksburg, VACum Laude

Britney KeyNursingWalkersville

Juddy Gatwiri KiairaNursingSilver Spring

Alexander Nagy KirchhofEnvironmental Analysis & PlanningWoodbineSumma Cum Laude

James Robert KirkPolitical ScienceLaValeSumma Cum Laude

Megan Glen KlineNursingWalkersville

John Tyler KomsaSecure Computing & Information Assurance

Edgewater

Elizabeth Kelley KoonsArt & DesignLittlestown, PA

Colby Patrick KortasEngineeringElkton

Chana Emily KramerMass CommunicationBowie

Zachary Austin KronebergerBiologyHunt Valley

Andrew KuhntHistoryKnoxville

Alexander Stephens LaFeminaHistoryFrostburg

Devin Lynn LaffertyBiologyBuffalo Mills, PA

Albert Saffa LahaiComputer Information SystemsSilver Spring

Brendan Guy LatimerEngineeringWhite Plains

Rebecca Dawn LeeComputer ScienceSwantonMagna Cum Laude

Sang Hee LeeNursingFrederick

Kory LeechGeographyBaltimoreMagna Cum Laude

Nicole Carmela LeightyMass CommunicationBel Air

Maya LennonPsychologyBaltimore

William Gordon Leslie IIIUrban & Regional PlanningChantilly

Olivia Aurelia LewisGeographyFrostburg

Seth Francis LewisTheatreOakland

Harry Samuel LichtmanMass CommunicationPotomac

Candise Regina LiverpoolPsychologyBowie

Alexis Michelle LloydEthnobotanyFrostburg

Destiny Da'Boria LoganSociologyCatonsville

Kimberly LongoNursingHagerstown

Emma Rose LouisEarth ScienceChantilly, VA

Abigail Ann LoweComputer ScienceJarrettsville

Deanna September LucasCommunication StudiesChesapeake BeachCum Laude

Brandon A. LundbergLaw & SocietyPort Republic

Michael R. LundienMusicAnnapolisCum Laude

Maria Rodith Bisnar LuzonArt & DesignBrentwoodCum Laude

Amy Lynn MagruderNursingCumberland

William Majette IIInformation TechnologyFort Washington

Alyssa Jordan MalanikSecure Computing & Information Assurance

SykesvilleMagna Cum Laude

Joshua MallowLiberal StudiesCumberland

Andrea Diana MalloyPsychologyFort Washington

Noah MangesHistoryFriendsville

Shanna MarcelinoChemistryWaldorf

Samantha Kate MartinLiberal StudiesMartinsburg, WV

Cristina Maria MartinezNursingCatonsville

Joshua MasonSecure Computing & Information Assurance

Hagerstown

Joshua Thomas MasonMathematicsCumberlandSumma Cum Laude

Wesley Charles MasonLiberal StudiesCumberland

Adam MathersPsychologyFrostburg

Randa Lynn MauckNursingWesternport

Nicholas Salvatore MazzeoChemistryCumberland

Margaret McBrideMass CommunicationHollywood

Katie Elizabeth EppsEnglishFrostburgMagan Cum Laude

Oritsesan Marlene ErewaHealth ScienceWindsor Mill

Loritta Brooke EricksonMass CommunicationRising Sun

Genesis Grissell EspinozaNursingReisterstown

Amber Nicolle EureEngineeringHavre de GraceCum Laude

Corrie Patrice EvansArt & DesignLanham

Ukunoritsenere EyeguokanSociologyOwings Mills

Hannah Eden Lynette FaberLiberal StudiesFrederick

Lauren N. FahrneyNursingHagerstown

Demetrius Tychicus Farley, Jr.Mass CommunicationCatonsville

Matthew Jacob FarrenHealth ScienceStevensville

Jessica Mary FeeneyHealth ScienceFrederick

Casey LeRae FelkerBiologyFrostburg

Cassandra Carolyn FilmNursingMiddletown

Tabitha Lynn FishEnglishFrostburg

Jamal Thomas FisherLiberal StudiesPikesville

Isaiah Christian FitzhughMass CommunicationTemple Hills

Rebecca Bethany FlinnComputer Information SystemsOaklandCum Laude

Isha FofanahSecure Computing & InformationAssuranceRiverdale

Arsha FordBiologyIndian Head

Tariq Malah FordComputer Information SystemsUpper Marlboro

Christopher Derek Fratz-OrrNursingOakland

Kendra Ann FryerNursingElkridge

Lyle Allen FugateSocial ScienceMarriottsville

Bradley FunkhouserEngineeringClearwater BeachMagna Cum Laude

Sarina S. GantPsychologyRandallstown

Tezeta Tadesse GantCommunication StudiesChestertownCum Laude

Danielle May GarrattMusicSykesvilleCum Laude

Joseph Jacob GeigerEthnobotanyFallston

Kristen Elaine GeroskiGeographyOakland

Delron Edward GlaveMass CommunicationHyattsville

Andre Marquise GlennMass CommunicationCapital Heights

Betty GlotfeltyNursingGrantsville

Caleb Mackenzie GodwinPhysicsSharpsburgSumma Cum Laude

Ian GorhamSecure Computing & Information Assurance

Union Bridge

Connor Matthew GormanLiberal StudiesBerryville

Stephen Tyler GormusSecure Computing & Information Assurance

Hanover

Johana Camille GourdinMass CommunicationCockeysvilleCum Laude

Jonathan Wayne GramsMathematicsBoonsboro

Laura Elizabeth GrassingerSocial WorkMechanicsville

Kayley D. GreenBiologyGrantsville

Zachary Donald GreenEngineeringLonaconing

Skylar GreeneMass CommunicationWashington, DC

Alexander Don Michael GregorySociologySaint Leonard

Patricia Marie GriffinNursingFrederick

Brady William GrimesSecure Computing & InformationAssuranceEllicott City

Samantha Tate GrimesNursingEllicott City

Samuel Irving GroatWildlife & FisheriesSeverna ParkCum Laude

Andrea Troncoso GrubbsPsychologyHagerstownSumma Cum Laude

JaNea Amelia HaileyChemistryAccokeek

Kendra Beth HainesPolitical ScienceCumberland

Travis Alan HaleyInformation TechnologyHagerstown

Princess N. HalmBiologyUpper MarlboroCum Laude

Shavonne HamiltonCommunication StudiesAccokeek

Meghan Renee HammersmithPsychologyCumberland

Kambawamukor HarrisCommunication StudiesBoyds

Zoe Deanne HarrisEarth ScienceWaynesboro, PAMagna Cum Laude

Kyra Rowan HarveyInterpretive Biology & Natural HistoryUpper MarlboroSumma Cum Laude

Yoseph Mohammad HassonComputer Information SystemsFrederick

Brooke Alexis HavensArt & DesignFrostburg

Jackson David HawkinsBiologyLaValeMagna Cum Laude

Casey Neil HayesComputer ScienceWestminster

Gregory Milton HaysMusicAbingdonSumma Cum Laude

Vanessa Carolina HernandezInternational StudiesBladensburg

Logan Todd HetheringtonLaw & SocietyLorton, VA

Matthew Ray HeverlyMusicSevern

Grace Irene HinkleWildlife & FisheriesMardela Springs

Erin Elizabeth HoltschneiderArt & DesignSwanton

Olexa HorbachevskyNursingSilver Spring

Domssi Affivi HouessouNursingGaithersburg

Dalvin Jermain HowardEarth ScienceWaldorf

Taahira Chantai HowardArt & DesignGreenbelt

Amanda HudsonNursingEllicott City

Mykel HuttonPsychologyGwynn Oak

Sook HyunNursingEllicott City

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Lina Lee QuirozLiberal StudiesAnnapolis

Ijee’ Amani RaginPsychologyBaltimoreCum Laude

Sierra Nicole RainesSocial WorkBarton

Brandi Lynn RaleySocial WorkFrostburgMagna Cum Laude

Brittany Diane ReedHealth SciencePikesville

Ricardo Jamal ReidLaw & SocietyBowie

Daniel Michael RichardsonChemistryColoraCum Laude

Heather Leigh RidgelyNursingMeyersville

Hannah Mae RiffeyNursingBaltimore

Bradley Zachariah RoarInformation TechnologyLaurel

Winelis S. Rodriguez-MarquezPsychologyWilliamsportCum Laude

Sunnaye RogersPsychologyBeltsville

Wesley Paul RollinsGeographyCumberlandCum Laude

Estefani Elizeth RomeroLiberal StudiesSilver Spring

Marse Alaundra RomeroMusicTemple HillsCum Laude

Maiyah Alexis RoseSocial WorkCapitol Heights

Nicole M. RossHealth ScienceLaValeMagna Cum Laude

Jessica Marie RuskinMusicDenton

Greglena Dorene SandersMass CommunicationFort Washington

Morgan Elizabeth SandersSocial WorkOaklandMagna Cum Laude

Tonya Lynn SandersPsychologyOakland

Neal SastryHistoryBaltimore

Alexander Jacob SavopoulosSecure Computing & InformationAssuranceOakland

Rachel Ann SaylorTheatreDavidsville, PASumma Cum Laude

Gregory Michael SchneiderLiberal StudiesGeorgetown, PA

Nicole Rene SchriverNursingFrostburg

James Albert ScottComputer Information SystemsClinton

Courtney SeavoltBiologyBig Pool

Emma Rose SeibertMathematicsClear SpringMagna Cum Laude

Kendall Brooke SellsLiberal StudiesBaltimore

Kimberly Dawn SewardNursingChestertown

Kaytlynn Nicole SextonLiberal StudiesLexington Park

Andrea Elizabeth ShafferForeign Languages & LiteratureCumberland

Cameron Louis ShantonPolitical ScienceThurmont

Ryan Thomas SheallyMusicCumberland

Tiana Elise SheppardLaw & SocietyRandallstown

Franklin SherrardBiologyAccident

Sonya A. SherrodNursingReisterstown

Michelle Anna ShevtsovaPsychologyBaltimoreCum Laude

Madison Hope SibleyMusicSpring Gap

Channon Taylor SicardPsychologyOlney

Faith Margie SieunarineGeographyBaltimore

Alexandra Mae SimpsonHealth ScienceBedford, PACum Laude

Shaina SimpsonNursingSykesville

Amanda Khadijatu SirleafLaw & SocietyGermantown

Colton David SivicLaw & SocietyLaVale

Hannah Nicole SlavingsLaw & SocietyLusby

Allison Janine SmellHealth ScienceOdentonCum Laude

Hailey Marie SmellHealth ScienceOdentonMagna Cum Laude

Alannah Nicole SmithPolitical ScienceQueenstown

Cole Alexander Bloyer SmithLaw & SocietyWilliamsportMagna Cum laude

Danielle Elizabeth SmithLiberal StudiesPasadena

Myia Michelle SmithHealth ScienceRandallstown

Tasia D. SmithCommunication StudiesWaldorf

Tinia Elizabeth SmithSocial WorkWindsor MillMagna Cum Laude

Shawn Shae SnyderLaw & SocietyGrantsville

Raymond Ethan SorensonMass CommunicationPort TobaccoCum Laude

Sarah Lynn SparksMathematicsSykesvilleSumma Cum Laude

Kaitlin Elizabeth SpataroPsychologyCumberland

Atticus James SpeisComputer ScienceCumberlandCum Laude

Micah Anthony StairChemistryHyndman, PACum Laude

Thomas Joseph StearnsSecure Computing &

Information AssuranceDamascusMagna Cum Laude

Daniel Jon SteelMathematicsHuntingtownMagna Cum Laude

Roger Dante StephensonLaw & SocietyElkridge

Elijah SuttonMass CommunicationUpper Marlboro

Lillian Rose Sweitzer JimenezInternational StudiesMcHenryMagna Cum Laude

Brittany Lynn TablerEnglishFrostburg

Andrea TangeloMass CommunicationGaithersburg

Trevor Andrew TaubertPolitical SciencePrince Frederick

Kari ThackerNursingFairplay

Christian ThomasLaw & SocietyCumberland

Cotrice Qua’Nay ThomasPsychologyBaltimore

Anya Andrea ThompsonNursingHopewell, PA

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Tiaju Chontrell McCalupCommunication StudiesBaltimoreMagna Cum Laude

Jessica Denise McCantsBiologyClinton

Michael Timothy McCarthyNursingPerry Hall

Kenzie Marie McCauleyLaw & SocietyOakland

Kelly Lynn McGeeWildlife & FisheriesAberdeen

Edward Joseph McGreevyArt & DesignCumberland

Madison Lace McKenzieArt & DesignLaValeSumma Cum Laude

Aleka Che McKenzie-BrownMass CommunicationCumberlandCum Laude

Carl McManusTheatreWhite PlainsMagna Cum Laude

Michael Francis McMenamin-CentrellaLaw & SocietyOdenton

Michael Kirk McTaggart IIPsychologyFlintstoneMagna Cum Laude

Ivy N. MeissnerPsychologyWoodbine

Basluel Aklelu MekonnenEngineeringWashington, DC

Kerry Lee MerrbachEngineeringFrostburgMagna Cum Laude

Rebecca Isabella MeyersArt & DesignBel Alton

Coy Scott MillerSocial ScienceYuba City, CA

Hannah Rebecca MillerMusicMount AiryMagna Cum Laude

Michael R. MobleyTheatreFort WashingtonMagna Cum Laude

Taylor Elizabeth Esparza MoneEnglishGlen Burnie

Anna Jungmi MoonNursingFulton

Christopher David MorinGeographyPasadenaCum Laude

Nicholas Michael MorrisWildlife & FisheriesFrederickCum Laude

Abigail Anne MortonInternational StudiesFrostburg

Hassan Emad MostafaLiberal StudiesColumbia

Quintin Thomas MurphySecure Computing & InformationAssuranceWaldorf

Michelle Lynn MurrayPsychologyBaltimore

Wendy Sue MusellaNursingForest Hill

Linda Ann NaddeoNursingSmithsburg

Tristan G. NazelrodEarth ScienceOaklandMagna Cum Laude

Hadeem Rasoul NdoyeMass CommunicationBowie

NehaaEngineeringElkridgeMagna Cum Laude

Rogelio Emmanuel Kodjo NetteyPsychologyGaithersburg

Savannah J. NeubertMass CommunicationDelmar, DECum Laude

Cam NguyenNursingRosedale

Alexandria Nicole NicklinPsychologyAccidentSumma Cum Laude

Joshua Anthony NicodemusLaw & SocietyEllicott City

Macey Alexandria NitchieMass CommunicationForest Hill

Justin Sky NoonanNursingHollywood

Ndon E. NseyoBiologyClarksburgCum Laude

Sarah NunnNursingParktonMagna Cum Laude

Paul Howard OakleyLaw & SocietyPort Republic

Olivia Kellan O'BakerHealth ScienceMount Savage

Gideon Jun OberioNursingBaltimore

Indira Adaku ObichereLaw & SocietyBowie

Kaisea Lane O'BrienPsychologyLexington Park

Rebecca OdukoyaPsychologyBowie

Rebecca Funmi OjomuHealth ScienceRiverdale

Foyinsola Omotolani OlaloyeBiologyLaurel

Oluwaseun M. OlasehindePsychologyBowie

Meghan Katherine O'NealNursingCumberland

Moriah Taylor O'NealEnglishWaldorfCum Laude

Akua Bemma OpokuPsychologyFrostburg

Aaron Patrick O'RourkeEnglishLaVale

Charles Ernest OwensSociologyFrostburgMagna Cum Laude

Pamela Marie PalmerPsychologyHagerstown

Jung ParkNursingEllicott City

Kadeem Kerri ParkerMass CommunicationColumbia

Laurinda Olivia PattonSocial ScienceCheverly

Zachary Allen PembrokePolitical ScienceBel Air

Joshua Dillon PerryInformation TechnologyForestville

Kimera Tylia Janae PetersonEngineeringUpper Marlboro

Kimberly Ann PettinelliNursingTimonium

Crystal Ann PfarrPsychologyBaltimoreCum Laude

Aleya PierceLaw & SocietyGermantown

Adjowa Mansah PinkrahLaw & SocietyOlney

Kennedy Giovanni PittmanSociologyHuntingtown

Mikhel PlentyComputer SciencePrince Frederick

Renee PoffenbergerCommunication StudiesWilliamsportSumma Cum Laude

Sarah Elizabeth PolkablaComputer ScienceMillersvilleSumma Cum Laude

Alejandro Portillo RomeroTheatreGaithersburg

Danielle Nicole PriceLaw & SocietyBaltimoreCum Laude

Jasmine Nikkole ProctorTheatreBrandywine

Terri L. PruittNursingGermantown

Caitlyn Ashlie PurdumLiberal StudiesWalkersville

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Morgan Paige ThorhauerInternational StudiesSmithsburgMagna Cum Laude

Stephanie Odessa ThorntonBiologyIndian Head

Dawn Michelle ThurmanNursingBaltimore

Brandon TichnellEngineeringOakland

Jacob Stephen TimneyWildlife & FisheriesFrostburg

Jovany Efa TinneEngineeringBurtonsville

James Tyler TiptonLaw & SocietyAbingdon

Jesse Louis ToneyMathematicsFrostburg

Raymond Gerard ToppinsLiberal StudiesBaltimore

Christina M. ToskesWildlife & FisheriesBaltimore

Peter TraskEngineeringDamascusSumma Cum Laude

Reily Clarke TrawinskiWildlife & FisheriesBaldwin

Herbert David Trice IIIEnglishRandallstownCum Laude

Johnathan Albert TrippComputer ScienceSevernMagna Cum Laude

Tyler Austin TrojanLaw & SocietyBaltimoreCum Laude

Darby Jane TwiggPsychologyCumberlandSumma Cum Laude

Lacy A. TwiggLiberal StudiesCresaptown

Sabrina Elaine VanMeterBiologyKeyser, WV

Ryan Scott VanNosdelnSociologyGrantsvilleCum Laude

Heath Robert Vasquez ILiberal StudiesAdamstown

Joanna Elizabeth VerasSocial WorkHyattsvilleMagna Cum Laude

John William VeronickEngineeringRawlingsMagna Cum Laude

Sheila Simoneau VicenziNursingGaithersburg

Peter Dominic WagamanComputer Information SystemsCalifornia

Paul Weston WaltersLiberal StudiesJefferson

Antoine Joseph WaltonMass CommunicationFrostburg

Sharyce Lynna WarrenLaw & SocietyUpper Marlboro

Briana J. WashingtonHealth ScienceHanover

Mykia Amillia WashingtonSocial WorkSilver Spring

Sierra Paige WatersInterpretive Biology & Natural HistoryGlen Burnie

Zachary Michael WathenPsychologyHagerstown

Randi Lori-Ann WatsonMass CommunicationBaltimore

Rosemary Carrol WehbergCommunication StudiesSalisbury

Katie Christian WeisgerberNursingFrederick

Austin Tyler WeissLaw & SocietyPasadena

April Marie WelteTheatreHagerstown

Alexandra Nicole WestTheatreHughesville

James Bruce West, Jr.ChemistrySeverna ParkSumma Cum Laude

Melissa Elizabeth WestNursingBaltimore

Robert Carl Wetherbee, Jr.EngineeringPortsmouth, VA

Kaitlyn WhartonEnglishCumberlandSumma Cum Laude

Phil Wheeler IICommunication StudiesLanhamCum Laude

Marquise Lee WhiteWildlife & FisheriesWaldorf

Taylor K. WhitePsychologyOwings Mills

Alissa WhiteleyMathematicsDarlingtonMagna Cum Laude

Colette Jahdyha WhittinghamLaw & SocietyCumberland

Daquan WileyEngineeringWhite Plains

Madison Elizabeth WilhideLiberal StudiesHagerstown

Janae Denise WilkinsBiologyCamp Springs

Ernest WilliamsBiologyBrookevilleCum Laude

Jennifer Lee WilliamsNursingFrederick

Ashley WinslowPsychologySilver Spring

Isabella Marina WiseForeign Languages & LiteratureHagerstownSumma Cum Laude

Donald Lee Wolf, Jr.NursingSwantonMagna Cum Laude

Lauren Jeanine WoodleyNursingRockville

Kurt WorrellEngineeringMonrovia

Paul William WraggLaw & SocietyOlney

Amy Jo WrightPsychologySalisbury, PAMagna Cum Laude

Angele WrightNursingCrofton

Kayla WrightPsychologyFrederick

Nanxi XuChemistrySilver Spring

Alexis Sade YoungPsychologyUpper MarlboroSumma Cum Laude

Brittni LeAnne YoungWildlife & FisheriesHagerstown

Cheyenne M. YoungerMass CommunicationWashington, DC

Zachary Andrew ZagoneLiberal StudiesSilver Spring

Kuo ZhangComputer ScienceYingkou, China

Mollie Lyn ZionkowskiChemistryColoraCum Laude

Susan Claire ZollerMusicCumberlandSumma Cum Laude

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Nathan W. GehrMechanical EngineeringBig Pool

Colt Hampton MasonMechanical EngineeringOakland

Michael Robert MattisMechanical EngineeringFrostburg

Caitlin Sierra OlejnikMechanical EngineeringWelcome

Eric Lebry VrydaghMechanical Engineering Abingdon

Garrett Scott WilesMechanical EngineeringUnion Bridge

Jacob David WilliamsMechanical EngineeringFrostburg

Bachelor of Science in EngineeringUniversity of Maryland, College Park/Frostburg State University CollaborativeProgram in Mechanical Engineering

During this Commencement, the University recognizes students who havesuccessfully completed the collaborative program in mechanical engineering offered by theUniversity of Maryland, College Park and Frostburg State University. In this uniqueprogram, students achieve their degrees through a combination of traditional classroominstruction and interactive video coursework.

While these students have officially earned their degrees from the A. James ClarkSchool of Engineering of the University of Maryland, we extend a special recognition oftheir achievements on our campus and as FSU students in spirit.

Welcome New FSU Alumni!

24 ONE HUNDRED AND F I FT Y-SECOND COMMENCEMENT

FSU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President

Ashley E. Vascik ’08/M’09

Vice President

Jason E. VanSickle ’98

Secretary/Treasurer

Mark J. Freeman ’11

Immediate Past-President

Colonel Ronald G. Forrester ’67

Directors

Blair A. Bedford ’11Anthony Carlisi ’86Ashley Daniels ’11Trevor W. DeVore ’13Lacy Dickel ’06Kirk Engle ’90Jason A. Grahe ’97/M’02Ryan T. Graves ’05Carol Harrison ’89Jen G. Haslacker ’11William L. Kincaid, Jr. ’89Sarah E. Kuhn ’12Joseph W. Lambert ’79Eric Manns ’10Al Martin ’75Dominic McAlily ’12Kelly B. Miller ’14Raymond Nelson, Jr. ’77Kathy A. Nicholas Boykins ’80Keith D. Price ’82Melanie Rowe-Partridge ’11J. Stokes ’09Suzi West ’96

Today, you join our proud, historic Bobcat-alumni family. Our

family’s origin dates to June of 1904, when the first eight graduates of

State Normal School #2 at Frostburg crossed the stage of the Frostburg

Opera House. Over the last century, State Normal School #2 became

Frostburg State Teacher’s College, then Frostburg State College, and

finally Frostburg State University. Our alumni family has grown to

nearly 44,000 members, many of whom have achieved remarkable

careers in business, entertainment, non-profits and government.

Our alumni family has helped FSU evolve, bringing opportunities,

ideas, scholarships, internships, mentorship and more. Every one of

today’s graduates has benefitted from those contributions in ways large

and small, seen and unseen. Our alumni have helped grow Frostburg

from a two-year teacher’s school in a single building into the modern,

comprehensive University of today. We hope you, too, will decide to “pay

it forward” in your own way.

As students, FSU encouraged you to engage with your professors,

your courses, your fellow students and opportunities beyond the

classroom to maximize your Frostburg experience. To maximize your

Bobcat alumni experience, engagement will be equally important. The

FSU Alumni Association exists to help connect our alumni with one

another and keep them engaged with FSU and its students for the

benefit of all.

We will soon ask you, as an alumnus to extend a helping hand to

the students who follow you. While scholarships and other gifts change

students’ lives, there are many ways of giving back. Whether

volunteering to speak at a career day, welcoming Bobcats into your

workplace as interns, attending the Sloop Leadership Institute, cheering

on the Bobcats at a nearby game or even connecting with current

students to offer advice and fellowship, find a way to stay engaged that

speaks to you.

Welcome to our family, and congratulations!

OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS

FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY

101 BRADDOCK ROAD

FROSTBURG, MARYLAND 21532-2303

PHONE: 301.687.4068 | FAX: 301.687.4069

E-MAIL: alumni@frostburg.edu

www.frostburg.edu/alumni

Follow the Frostburg State University Alumni Association on socialmedia to stay up to date on what is happening at your alma mater!

THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND

Mr. James T. Brady, Chair

Mr. Barry P. Gossett, Vice-Chair

Mr. Gary L. Attman, Treasurer

Ms. Linda R. Gooden, Assistant Treasurer

Dr. Michelle A. Gourdine, Secretary

Mr. Robert D. Rauch, Assistant Secretary

Mr. Norman R. Augustine

Mr. Joseph Bartenfelder, ex officio

Ms. Katrina J. Dennis, Esq.

Ms. Ellen Fish

Mr. James Holzapfel

Ms. D’Ana Johnson

Mr. Robert Neall

Mr. Robert Pevenstein

Mr. Louis Pope

Dr. Frank M. Reid III

Mr. William A. Shorter, Jr., Student Regent

FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

PresidentMr. Kenneth A. Oldham, Jr. ’98

Vice PresidentMrs. Sandra D. Adams ’86

Secretary Mrs. Marion S. Leonard

TreasurerMr. Larry McKenzie ’94/M’01

Assistant TreasurerDr. Mary W. Mumper

Immediate Past-PresidentMrs. Mary E. Clapsaddle ’83

FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION

Dr. Ronald H. Nowaczyk, President

Dr. Elizabeth A. Throop, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs

Dr. Thomas L. Bowling, Vice President for Student Affairs

Mr. Leon Wyden, Vice President for Administration & Finance

Mr. John T. Short, Jr., Vice President for University Advancement

& Executive Director, FSU Foundation, Inc.

Ms. Katherine Snyder ’75/M’85/M’85, Vice President of Human Resources

Dr. John F. Bowman II, Vice Provost

Dr. Doris Santamaria-Makang, Interim Associate Provost

Dr. Sudhir Singh, Dean, College of Business

Dr. Thomas Sigerstad, Associate Dean, College of Business

Dr. Kathie Shaffer ’83, Chair, Department of Accounting

Dr. David M. Kiriazis, Chair, Department of Economics

Dr. Michael Monahan M’91, Chair, Department of Management

Dr. Carol Gaumer ’89/M’91, Chair, Department of Marketing & Finance

Dr. Boyce C. Williams, Interim Dean, College of Education

Dr. Kim Rotruck M’94, Acting Associate Dean, College of Education

Dr. Natalia Buta, Acting Assistant Dean, College of Education,

Chair, Department of Kinesiology & Recreation

Dr. Dorothy Campbell, Interim Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Dr. Cindy Herzog, Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Dr. Scott Fritz, Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Dr. David Puthoff, Chair, Department of Biology

Dr. Robert Larivee, Chair, Department of Chemistry

Dr. Sheri Whalen, Chair, Department of Communication

Dr. Brad Rinard, Chair, Department of Computer Science & Information Technology

Dr. Sydney B. Duncan, Chair, Department of English & Foreign Languages

Dr. James Saku, Chair, Department of Geography

Dr. Sally Boniece, Chair, Department of History

Dr. Marc Michael, Chair, Department of Mathematics

Dr. Brent Weber, Chair, Department of Music

Dr. Heather Gable, Chair, Department of Nursing

Dr. Michael Mathias, Chair, Department of Philosophy

Dr. Eric Moore ’00, Chair, Department of Physics & Engineering

Dr. Stephen Twing, Chair, Department of Political Science

Dr. Jennifer Flinn, Chair, Department of Psychology

Dr. Terry Russell, Chair, Department of Social Work

Dr. Robert Moore, Chair, Department of Sociology

Ms. Nicole Mattis, Chair, Department of Theatre & Dance

Ms. Jackie Brown, Chair, Department of Visual Arts

Ms. Brittni Kaetzel ’12, Director

Ms. Christie Bohn, Assistant

Ms. Carol Cosner

Ms. Rachel Farris ’09

Ms. Jennifer Femi

Ms. Shannon Gribble ’98

Ms. Liz Medcalf M’17

Ms. Lee Ann Nightingale ’04/M’12

Chief Cindy Smith

Ms. Colleen Stump

Ms. Jodi Ternent ’98

Ms. Ann Townsell ’87

Mr. Mark Williams

Ms. Donna Yoder

COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE

At LargeMrs. Gladys W. Faherty ’55Mr. Royal V. Hines ’94Mr. Brian A. Mattingly ’83

Ex Officio

Executive DirectorMr. John T. Short, Jr.

FSU PresidentDr. Ronald H. Nowaczyk

Alumni Association PresidentMs. Ashley E. Vascik ’08/M’09

Faculty Senate ChairDr. Benjamin N. Norris ’04

Student Government AssociationMr. James R. Kirk

Today’s ushers are volunteers from the staff and students of the FSU community.

A sincere and very special acknowledgement goes to all those who have contributedtheir time and energy into making this event possible and to George’s Creek Floristand Gift Shoppe for providing the flowers for today's ceremonies.

ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SECOND COMMENCEMENT

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TODAY’S COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

For your convenience, today’s Commencement ceremonies will be live-streamed in the lounge area on the

second floor of the Lane University Center.

University Store 8:00 am-4:15 pmStarbucks 7:30 am-4:30 pm

You will need your ticket stub to be readmitted to the Cordts PE Center.

ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SECOND

CommencementTHURSDAY, MAY 24, 2018

O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light,

What so proudly we hail’d at the twilight’s last gleaming,

Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight

O’er the ramparts we watch’d were so gallantly streaming?

And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air,

Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there,

O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave

O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

The Star-Spangled BannerFrancis Scott Key

FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY