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Commencement
NEW COLLEGE OF FLORIDA
FRIDAY, MAY TWENTY THIRD, TWO THOUSAND AND EIGHT
SARASOTA,FLORUDA
Message to Graduating Students
To reach this moment, each of you had to negotiate the layered challenges that make up
the New College experience - whether in the form of Academic Contracts, the senior thesis
and baccalaureate, personal relationships, or the discovery of your true passion. The very
things that drew you to New College in the first place - such as the freedom to chart your
own educational path - not only look considerably different from this end of the process,
they have significantly changed you.
Now from one standpoint, this is simply called, "growing up." But from the specific
standpoint of the New College experience, your success in reaching this moment signifies a
superior capacity to cope with complexity, to respond constructively to a serious challenge,
and - hardly trivial - to meet a deadline. The element of personal responsibility running
through these achievements is not only impressive in itself, but it should also give you
the self-confidence that your New College education has prepared you well for the utterly
unforeseeable challenges that lie before you.
No single snapshot captures the way you as a graduating class have achieved this success.
Each of yout· journeys has been as individualized as the outfits you wear tonight. One
common theme affecting all of you, however, involves the dedication and professionalism
of your teachers, and the personal attention each of you has received from them. In the
years ahead, you will appreciate the most the teachers who have pushed you the hardest -
and, as alumnae/i, you will be eager to return to campus to impress this lesson on a new
generation of students, as though it has been your own discovery.
We look forward to your frequent return, even as we share with your families the pride
they are feeling at this moment. Congratulations.
Mike Michalson, President
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PROGRAM
PRELUDE Manatee High School Jazz Ensemble
PROCESSIONAL David Schatz, ew College Marshal
WELCOME AND INTRODUCfiO"JS Samuel M. Savin, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
I TROD CTIO r OF SPEAKER Gordon E. Michalson, Jr., President
ADDRESS Governor Bob Graham
Fonner Florida Governor (1979-1987) and United States Senator (1987-2005)
SPECIAL RECOG ITION Barbara Berggren
Student Government Business Manager 1988-2007
CO FERRI G OF DEGREES Gordon E. Michalson, Jr. and Samuel M. Savin
RECESSIONAL College Marshal David Schatz
PLATFORM GUESTS
Gordon E. Michalson, Jr., President Samuel M. Savin, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
John Martin, Vice President, Finance and Administration Colonel Walter L. "Mickey" Presha, Chairman, ew College of Florida Board of Trustees
John M. Cranor, Ill, President and CEO, New College Foundation Governor Bob Graham, Former Florida Governor and United States Senator
David Schatz, Associate Professor of Russian Language and Literature Wendy Basham, Dean of Students
Kathleen Killion, Dean, Admissions and Financial Aid Joan M. Pelland, Dean, Jane Bancroft Cook Library
Gordon Bauer, Chair, Division of Social ciences Aron Edidin, Chair, Division of Humanities
Sandra Gilchrist, Chair, Division of atural Sciences Kathy Allen, Registrar
William Rosenberg, President, ew College Alumnae/i Association
CANDIDATES FOR TIIE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
Lindsay BedfordAlvarez Gavrilis Humanities Sarasota, FL
Robert Christopher Amstutz Literature Plant City, FL
David AJexander Anderson Biology Miami,FL
Stacey Lyn Anderson Biology Beaufort, SC
Amber Laurel Andrews Psychology Tampa,FL
Mariah Christine Arnold Biology Apopka,FL
Jessica Anne Bardsley Cultural Studies* Bellingham, MA
Lindsay Kay Barnhart International and Area Studies/ Spanish Language and Culture Tallahassee, FL
Silvia Mercedes Beato Literature/Spanish Language and Culture Miami,FL
Katherine Gallay Beggs Art History Tallahassee, FL
Alex Christopher Bishop Biology Longwood, FL
Suwanna Rain Blakey Biology Chiefland, FL
~ Salome Blignaut -1)- Gender and Ethnicity Studies*
Pretoria, South Africa
Erin Frances Boggs Foreign Languages and Literatures/ Theater Tallahassee, FL
Douglas Patrick Bove Political Science & Economics Vero Beach, FL
Matthew Lee Brannock Physics Bowling Green, FL
Lisa Bromberg Mathematics Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Christina Lynne Bullock Biology Myrtle Beach, SC
Jonah Shaw Butler Biology Sarasota, FL
Robert Kupstas Byla Political Science/Economics St. Petersburg, FL
Austin Patrick Cahill 7)E General Studies
Tampa,FL
Jessica J. Cardott Literature Plantation, FL
Anthony John Circharo Political Science & International and Area Studies Bradenton, FL
Jenna Leigh Clark Psychology Fort Walton Beach, FL
Jordan Colleen Clark Economics St. Augustine, FL
Laura Grace Coletti Psychology East Brunswick, NJ
CANDIDATES FOR 11IE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
Elizabeth Mary Coons Biological Psychology (rainesville, FL
John Leo Costello Humanities , afcty Harbor, FL
Lind ay Benet Crowe Music Sara ota, FL
Kathleen Claire DeBolt Humanities Fort Myer , FL
Brooke Morgan Denmark Religion Columbia, MD
je ·samynje up Doan Music Tallahassee, FL
Nikolau :Mikael Drellow Literature Wexford,PA
Dmitriy V Dubrovsky Economics Naples,FL
Isaac Daniel Duerr Political cience/M athematics Vero Beach, FL
Vanessa Alia Emdadi Psycbology Warrenton, WA
Kristin Amber Eschenrocder Art St. Peter burg, FL
Brandon Chri topher Evan M.Ltsic Palm Harbor, FL
Emil Lemond Ewing Spanish Language and Culture Webster Grove , MO
Matthew Harri · Felscn Biology/Chemistry Miami, FL
Max Berman Ferretti Neurobiology Miami,FL
Paloma Maria Ferreyro Art Miami,FL
John Laughlin Fink Econonzics/Politica/ 5cience Oxford,MA
Whitney ykes Fish Econonzics Jacksonville, FL
Mark Evan Flanagan Matbematics Tampa,FL
Laine A hley Forman Antbropology/Gender tudies Tallahassee, FL
Samyntha Kay Franci · Religion
eminole,FL
Annie Elizabeth Frazier Humanities Wellington, FL
Jan Reynold Frazier Psychology Winter Park, FL
Emily France ate Social ciences
t.Augustine, FL
Kathleen Margaret Gemm r Art Tallaha e, FL
Patrick Kelly Geraghty Britisb andAtnerican Literature
ew Port Richey, FL
CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
Martin Louis Gibbs Anth1·opology/Spanisb Language and Culture Miami,FL
jose Manuel Godinez-Samperio Anthropology Hidalgo, Mexico
Emily Claire Goldenberg History Daytona Beach, FL
Diana Carolyn Gomez Chemistry Tallabas ee, FL
Lindsey Claire Gorton Political Science Minneapolis, MN
Martha Christiana Graebner Psychology/Theater Port Charlotte, FL
amuel Gordon Greenspan Anthropology Boynton Beach, FL
Carty ummer Grimm Urban Anthropology Altamonte Springs, FL
Adwoa ~yarkoh Gyimah-Brempong "¥-General Studies
Tampa,FL
Nausherwan Javed Hafeez History/International and Area Studies Apollo Beach, FL
Amy Loraine Harper Political Science Dunedin,FL
Jesse Ryan Harrington Psychology/History Miami,FL
Daniel Patrick Hauck Social Sciences Hartford,VT
Brittany Helen Hill British and American Literature Naples, FL
Samuel Gebhard Holland ~ General Studies
Arlington, MA
Julie Elena Horowitz Cbemistry Bethesda, MD
Christine Claire Hujsa Psychology/Spanish Language and Culture Estero, FL
Kalen Jennings Art Sarasota, FL
Charissa Virginia Jones 01/ Envi-ronmental Studies ~ Paramaribo, Suriname
Daniel John Kaplan Chemistry Sarasota, FL
Teagan Anna Keating Religion Tallahassee, FL
Lauren Rachel Keenan Philosopby/Political Science Sarasota, FL
RudolfTheodoor Kemper Pbilosophy Zaanstad, Netherlands Antilles
Melanie Clare Kielich Art Dunedin,FL
AJ exis Ann Kohilakis Art Derry,NH
AJessandra Lacorazza Psychology Pembroke Pines, FL
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CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
Spencer Justin LaFrandre General Studies Winter Haven, FL
Cynthia Anne Laird Biology Oakland Park, FL
Kymberlyn Jean Laird Psychology Oakland Park, FL
Mary Elizabeth Lancaster Literature St. Petersburg, FL
Amanda Faye Landesberg ~ General Studies
Tampa,FL
Christopher]. Lawton %:Environmental Studies
Princeton, NJ
Stan Levit History & Political Science Seattle,WA
Jamie Michelle Louque Literature Perry,FL
(',enevieve Caroline Luikart ~Environmental Studies
West Palm Beach, FL
Jaclyn Elisabeth Lysinger Religion Largo,FL
Katelyn Chay MacKenzie Literature Satellite Beach, FL
Samantha Marlowe Maederer Art History Oak Ridge, NJ
Sean Michael Marlow British and American Literature Ft. Mvers Beach, FL
Ananda Oliveira Martins HumaniUes Orlando, FL
Lina Maslo Art North Port, FL
Paolo Mastrangelo Political Science Celebration, FL
KathleenAnne McAuley Anthropology Tallahassee, FL
Christa Erin McGrew Biology Spring Hill, FL
Lauren Margaret McGuire Psychology Ormond Beach, FL
Laura Renee McLaughlin Biology Bradenton, FL
Helen taura Meacock Literature/ Art Sarasota, FL
Matthew Jay Medina Economics Tampa,FL
Claire Michelsen Anthropology/Philosophy Rockford, IL
Marcus Claude Michelsen Philosophy Sarasota, FL
Evan Nicole Miller ~ Environmental Studies ;/f' Maitland, FL
Claire Elizabeth Murphy Biology Wyoming,OH
CANDIDA1ES FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
Emilr Katherine Myerscough Political Science Jacksonville, FL
Lauren Alyssa Nash Literature/Theater Tampa,FL
MatthewThomas Newton Classics Valrico,FL
Brian Scott Oberlander Music/Philosopby Lantana,FL
Nikash Jay Patel Chemistry Lakeland, FL
Amy Elizabeth Paterson Foreign Languages and Literatut·es/ Classics Winter Springs, FL
Steven Michael Pauff Chemistry Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Andrew William Perniciaro Political Science/International and Area Studies Pleasantville, NJ
Mikhail Sebastian Petersen Religion Parkland, FL
Katherine Elizabeth Peterson Art History Sarasota, FL
KaraAnna Lakin Phelps Anthropology Ocala, FL
John Williamson Phillips Biopsychology Prince Frederick, MD
Christian James Pillsbury Philosophy St. Petersburg, FL
Benjamin Jay Praff Religion Ellicott City, MD
Matthew Vincent Preira Literatu1'e Miami Beach, FL
Lance Ricardo Price Mathematics Margate, FL
Renee Alexandra Price Environmental Studies Tampa,FL
Margaret Grace Prusner Political Science Miami,FL
EricArmando Quintero Economics/Biology Miami, FL
Brendan E. Rabon Classics Pinellas Park, FL
Camilo Andres Ramirez Philosophy Bogota, Columbia
Emma T. Rappaport Latin American and Caribbean Studies Cooper City, FL
Janine Marie Razze Environmental Science Boonton Township, NJ
Rachel Rebekah Renne Entomology* Arcadia, FL
Ceara Lucille Riggs Political Science/Psychology Naples,FL
Caitlin Merschel Riopel British and American Literature Charlottesville, VA
CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
Annemarie Catherine Roberts Philosopb)'/Political Science Pacific Grove, CA
Adam Fr.mz Roca Social Sciences Gainesville, FL
Christina Marie Rodriguez International and Area Studies Sarasota, FL
Christine Brenda Rohal }f-' Environmental Studies
Jacksonville, FL
Madison Foncean ]osefina Rosas Biology St. Charles, MO
Joshua David Rosenberg Psychology/Philosophy Miami,FL
Amy Jennifer Sagatys Chemistry Bradenton, FL
Andres Manuel Sa.nchez Literature Tampa,FL
Sandra Daniela Santistevan Economics Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Tamara Anne Schiff 'jf History/Environmental Studies
Sarasota, FL
Robert Woodrow Schmidt Chemistry Tampa,FL
Jaimee Starr Schulson Psychology Coral Springs, FL
Claudia Joy Schwartz British and American Literature St. Petersburg, FL
Derek Scott Segebarth Classics jensen Beach, FL
Eugenia Semjonova Art/Art History Presov, Slovakia
Christopher Edward Shanks Chemistry West Palm Beach, FL
JeremyWayne Sherman Mathematics/Computer Science Saint Charles, MO
Marc Andrew Charles Silpa Biology Bradenton, FL
Stefanic Camilla Simoniello ~ Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Coral Springs, FL
Danielle Julia Smith .,:i/ Environmental Studies 7r St. Croix, British Virgin Islands
Sarah Louise Southwick French Bradenton Beach, FL
Amanda Lynn Stansbury Psychology/Marine Biology Fr. Collins, CO
Jennifer Elizabeth Sullivan Anthropology/History Plant City, FL
Kenya Taylor-Wright 'j{:.. General Studies
Orangeburg, SC
Mario Aubry Taylor Religion Lakeland, FL
Dylan Joseph Terry Art Miarni,FL
CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
Dana Lynn Trejo Hist01y/British and American Literature Port Charlotte, FL
Kati Patricia Trese Psychology Bradenton, FL
Adam Bernard Tubridy Economics & Political Science Panama City, FL
Lisa Joan Van Tieghem Biology/ Anthropology Warwick, NY
Rodrigo Velezmoro Psycbology Palmetto. FL
}enna Suzanne Virgo Anthropology Huron,OH
Marjorie Pamela Wagner British and American Literature Clearwater, FL
Merode Venita Ward-Lichterman British and American Literature/
~ender Studies ew York City, NY
KatelynAnn Weissinger Art History Miami, FL
Laura Jane Wolfgang Classics Palmetto, FL
Hilary R. Woodcum Psychology West Palm Beach, FL
Patrick Bruce Young Economics Clearwater, FL
* Indicates special area of concentration.
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A DISTINGUISHED PAST AND PROMISING FUTIJRE
Founded in 1960. '\Jew College of Florida welcomed its first class of students in 1%4 amid a fanfare of national attention. That charter class. which consisted of a talented and adventurous group of 101 young men and women from around the countty, carne to campus with a thirst for knowledge and a desire to take rart in a different kind of education. Ne'\\r Collegc·s "grand experiment,'' when: undergraduates worked collaboratively with faculty and where students were not only encouraged but expected to participate actively in their own education, was on the cutting edge of higher education 111 the 1960s. It remains so today.
During the past forty years, whether as a private college or as a memher of the State llnivcrsity 'ystcm of Florida. New College students and graduates have distinguished themselves as national leaders in undergraduate research, ac.1dcmic achievement, and community service. This year's gmduating seniors are no exception. With five rulbright Fellows and countless others who have received awards and accolades throughout their careers here, our Class of 200R continues New College's rich tradition of producing outstanding graduates who become informed, involved global c !lizens.
We celebrate this year's graduating class as one that will continue to have a lasting effect on ew College's history and its Future. Thanks in part to the contributions of this year's graduates, Nc\\
College stands out among Its peers across the country, having earned accolades from publications such as l'.S. News & World Report. The Princeton Review Kiplinger's, Barron's Guides, Colleges 111at Change Lives and The Wall Street journal. This year's graduates also played a key role in helping the College shape and develop not only a visionaty campus master p lan but an academic master plan and a strategic p lan for the next ten years. They were the first class to occupy five new green residence halls, all of which will benefn generations of future students at 1'\ew College.
Just as the more than 4.14"1 Ne\\ College graduates who preceded them have. this year's class of graduating seniors promises to make their marks on our nation and the world as accomplished scholars, entrepreneurs. civic leaders, educators, attorneys. physicia ns. artists, journalists and professionals of cvety type. As a college. we welcome them to the noble ranks of ovo Collegian alumni. Congrantlations!
!Ivents, acti1•ities, progrmns, andfacilities of New College of Florida are ami/able to all without regard to race. color. relip,iou, age, disabi!izy, sex, marital status. national origin, sexual orientation. gender identity or wmder e:-.:pre-sion as prol'ided by law and in accordance zl'ith the College's respect for pc>1~<;onal digni(v.