2020 SPRINGCOMMENCEMENTAdult & Graduate Education

2020 SPRINGCOMMENCEMENT

Adult & Graduate Education

Saturday, June 13, 2020

1:00 p.m.

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COMMENCEMENT PROGRAMSaturday, June 13, 2020, 1:00 p.m.

Processional Trumpet Voluntary John Stanley Brass Quintet^ (1712-1786)

trans. Paul G. Shewan ’82

Academic Procession Grand Marshal Gary L. Raduns, Jr., Professor of Mathematical Sciences

Welcome President

Invocation and Dwight M. (Kip) Palmer, Chair Greetings from the Board of Trustees (father of Kailey)

Class Speaker Julia Robin Vitale ’20Clinical School Psychology, Psy.D.

Scripture Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Justin P. Rosie NIV R.N. to B.S. Nursing-124

Keynote Address The Right to Lesli C. Myers-Small, Ed.D. Remain Silent Assistant Commissioner of

Innovation and School Reform

Recognition of Honors Chief Academic Officer

Presentation of the Graduating Class Chief Academic Officer

Deana L. Porterfield, PresidentPresiding

David Basinger, Chief Academic OfficerAssisting

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Charge to Graduates President

Reading of Names Michael C. Broberg Associate Vice President

for Student Development

Welcome to the Alumni Association Lindsey Groves ’11 President, Alumni Council

Alma Mater Jeffery R. McGhee Mollie S. Staines (former faculty) (words on pg. 16) Professor of Vocal Music (1889-1971) Brass Quintet^ arr. Timothy Lambert ’07

Commissioning Prayer Gerald Coleman ’02and Benediction Campus Pastor

Recessional Minuet G.F. Handel from The Royal Fireworks Music (1685-1759)

Brass Quintet^ arr. Philip Gordon

Brass Quintet^ Paul G. Shewan ’82, Professor of Instrumental Music, trumpet Janette LaBarre ’07, trumpet Natalie Jackson '19, horn Vincent Huang ’20, trombone Owen Davis ’21, tuba

Class of 2020 Verse"And we pray... that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way;

bearing fruit in every good work, and growing in the knowledge of God..." Colossians 1:10 (NIV)

Arrangements by Commencement CommitteeJulie Green ’17, Michele Kelly ’03, and Lesa Kohr, M.S. ’03, Co-Chairs

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LESLI C. MYERS-SMALL, ED.D.ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INNOVATION AND SCHOOLREFORM, NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

New York State Assistant Commissioner of Education Dr. Lesli C. Myers-Small has dedicated her life to the development and implementation of high quality education.

Dr. Myers-Small received her bachelor’s degree in psychology and her master’s degree in counseling and human development, both from the University of Rochester. She continued her educational journey by earning a second master’s degree in Urban Educational Administration and her Doctor of Education in Executive Leadership from Saint John Fisher College.

Throughout her career, Dr. Myers-Small has made a tremendous impact on the field of education. She was the first African American President of the New York State School Counselor Association. She also testified before the United States Congress. It was her testimony, in part, that resulted in a spending bill for Fiscal Year 2008 that included the largest increase (77.5 percent) ever to the Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Program.

Dr. Myers-Small has received many prestigious honors that reflect her dedication to education and the community, including the Breakthru Magazine Empowering Award, NYS Women of Distinction Award, Rochester Business Journal 40 Under 40, Saint John Fisher Distinguished Alumni Award, Urban League of Rochester Educator Award, Western New York School Counselors Consortium Lifetime Achievement Award and the inaugural William Clark Urban League award. Additionally, she was named a 2016 Athena Award finalist.

Being an esteemed writer throughout her tenure in the field of education, her work has been published journals, articles and books. Dr. Myers-Small made her debut as a book author in 2018, with the publication of “Life’s Leadership Lessons.” The book is a collection of reflections, stories and experiences that are applicable to all areas of personal and professional leadership.

Dr. Myers-Small has designed and conducted workshops and presentations to elementary and secondary students, undergraduate and graduate students, varied educators and many others at the local, regional and national levels. She presented at the 2017 TedxROCHESTER event.

Her style is humorous, straightforward and sincere, and she encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to creatively use their abilities and talents to serve others.

Dr. Myers-Small is passionate about her professional work and volunteerism and looks forward to several years of continued service in education.

GRADUATES

ROBERTS WESLEYAN COLLEGE GRADUATE DEGREES

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Health Administration, M.S. - Cohort 35Nicole BretonChristina DeLorenzoKimberly Ann FriddRebekah L. GaebelTricia L. GreenlawAlison Elizabeth KohnCoty LesslerJennifer M. PotterTroy D. ReichstadtSarah A. TrovatoThomas S. Vondell

Health Administration, M.S. - Cohort 36Pamela Jean AndersonLeanne AndreJorge ArroyoDominique Renée BakerCharles C. BergemanJoAnna BergerLenora DurrTrinell ElliottMicalah Lorraine KlejmentKristen Lynn MarreseDarlene Tasha RogersKate Ruta

Health Administration, M.S. - Cohort 37Brett CarlsonAndré Pierre ForcierEdward P. LangenfeldLuke TraderKatie S. Wagner

Strategic Leadership, M.S. - Cohort 91Jack Thomas AntenRegina BaileyRachelle Barber 7

David P. CousinoKatalin GersoniaGrace Olivia Anne GreenSylvia MendezGillian K. NyereyegonaJohanna Lynn O'Connell-WilliamsMegan C. O'DonnellYesenia Ramos-Torres

Strategic Leadership, M.S. - Cohort 92Andréa A. CavagneroJessica N. MillanStephanie PerriPamela Lynne PetersonClaudius R. ScottChristine Borrelli Smith

Strategic Marketing, M.S. - Cohort 12Jenna R. Moonan

Strategic Marketing, M.S. - Cohort 13Jeffrey William Fleming, Jr.Ryann E. GuglielmoVeronica Ann KiereckAdriana Frances MarottaTimothy J. NolanArelis StormsDaniel J. Zambito

Strategic Marketing, M.S. - Cohort 14Brel AspacherDanielle ClarkEbony L. SylvesterMary Elizabeth Walker

ROBERTS WESLEYAN COLLEGE DOCTORATE DEGREES Clinical School Psychology, Psy.D.Alayna J. DavisonRebecca S. DraperKristi Lyn Kohl

Vanessa KomarekAlysa MacMillenJulia Robin Vitale

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WORK

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK

Social Work, M.S.W.Nasser AloufiCarlie Ann AssenatoAmanda Louise BallardNicole CaranciMolly Elizabeth CieslicaMegan Jean CleveringaTanner CraunMakayla S. CrouchRachel Lynne CymbalPatrick DiflorioAdam L. EberlinDanielle FoellerWanda Naomi GarrenHannah Elizabeth GefellCaitlin GraneyChelsea HallowellKayla M. HenryMeghan IngramStephanie L. JacklingJennifer M. JohnsonKimberly A. KlupacsConner KreiderSamantha Eileen LaMereStephanie LanderErin D. LyonDevin MacGillivrayKellie Suzanne Martin

Ashley MatottJennifer MoffitShannon Rose MurphyAbigal J. MyslivecekJoshua Alexander PietersMadelyn Rose PopeJudith Marie PrattCourtney Jayne RatzlaffMikayla RileyCharol RiosMonica Alicia RodriguezKatrina Lynne RowlandSamantha SchantzRachel SennettKristina Maria ShampMarissa ShaverKayla A. SimAshley Rose StowellJonna M. TerhuneEmily A. TitusPolymnia TriantafilouAlexis VanDerMeereShunmia M. WatersSarah Marie WellsCandice Dominique WilliamsLauren Nicole WollkeRebecca Page Wood

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DEPARTMENT OF TEACHER EDUCATION

Adol. Biology & SWD Gen. 7-12, M.Ed.Julie Anne AlberlanJennifer M. KnaakAnna RauberRebecca Saryll Marcus Uzelmeier

Adol. Chemistry & SWD Gen. 7-12, M.Ed.Joshua BielemeierJuliet Rose Finley

Adol. English & SWD Gen. 7-12, M.Ed.Nija D. Quinn-LintonCharles Leroy Young

Adol. Math & SWD Gen. 7-12, M.Ed.Rebecca L. FumiaAnthony B. Gill

Adol. Physics & SWD Gen. 7-12, M.Ed.Kaitlin ButlerAngelo Campini

Adol. Soc.Stu. & SWD Gen. 7-12, M.Ed. Connor Grant Barnes

Childhood and SWD, M.Ed.Eliza Storm Margaret AustinAlesia BecoatsEvealise Colleen BoughtonJanine BurgeBrianna CapezzutoKrista ContiTrevor FrancisBrittney GoodyearMandy L. Horschel

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SCHOOL OF NATURAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

School Psychology, M.S.Alyssa Shea LongoEmily Faith McGarryCourtney Bishop McKinneyJacqueline G. PedullaKayleigh Marie Rothdiener

Emma ShirleyMarkos StathopoulosTaylor M. VoglerJessica WollschlegerNicole Lynne Young

Amanda KeirsteadEmily Ann KiblerAlina MafteyNga Thanh NguyenEmily NorrisKristen M. PilleKatherine R. ScorsoneMaria R. TelescaJessica L. West

Literacy, M.Ed.Ashley AtwaterElizabeth Rose BenderRedia BridgesCasey BussJeremy J. CrawfordKelsey CurazzatoCandace DemersSamantha FrancoJoanne HackettJessica Lea KeipperCharity KinkelaarStephanie LottaVanessa Love-McCarthyCourtney MarshallTaylor Danielle Antonetta RiveraOlivia Kathryn SalisburyAmber SantosLinda M. SchottmillerMariah Sergent

Hannah Mae SnyderElizabeth SwanBrinna TanseyPatricia TaylorRuth Hellena TolbertKristin TomczakHannah Kathryn TriplettEmmeline Nancy VacantiCarlos A. VazquezKatryel B. WaltonAlexa M. WolfDanielle Nicole WrightKasandra L. Young

Special Education, M.Ed. - Cohort 4Dina Marie BrockmannJanelle Mary PattersonRandy Elbert Rudolph

Special Education, M.Ed. - Cohort 5 Bridget Marie BlodgettBrianne CipuraSheryl Ann DennistonAnai FlanaganKimberly Fay LimHannah Josephine LloydKristen A. MoultonJessica ParsonsThomas Francis Walsh

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SCHOOL OF NURSING

Nursing Leadership and Administration, M.S. - Cohort 24Mary Beth Alexander, R.N.Sara Vivian Bergan, R.N.Jessica A. Corbett, R.N.Diana C. Dixie, R.N.Lisa Eunhee Henderson, R.N.Andrianna Stella Hetelekides, R.N.

Nursing Leadership and Administration, M.S. - Cohort 25Dawn Marie Andrews, R.N.Karrie Bellanca, R.N.Sarah Brooks, R.N.Christine Colon, R.N.Patricia K. Fioravanti, R.N.Eugenie F. Ginti, R.N.Lisa Grandi-Hernandez, R.N.Kristen A. Hough, R.N.Kwabena Oppong-Mensuo, R.N.Sharon M. St. Louis, R.N.Melissa Trau, R.N.

Nursing Education, M.S. - Cohort 22Michelle Lee Johnson, R.N.Eric Manirakiza, R.N.Heather Dirk Stevenson, R.N.

Nursing Education, M.S. - Cohort 23Elizabeth Ann Carll, R.N.Phyllis Caves, R.N.Diana L. Crane, R.N.Rachel Davis, R.N.Tracy J. Flansburg, R.N.Katrina A. Lorenzetti, R.N.Phyllis M. Petrivelli, R.N.Caitlyn J. Pilc, R.N.

ROBERTS WESLEYAN COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Health Administration, B.S. - Cohort 20Michelle Lee BassettDawn M. CaseChanda L. DuncanKaitlyn McCartyGabriel A. SmaltSamantha J. VaggJames Wood

Health Administration, B.S. - Cohort 22Glendalis ColonLori M. DeRuyterRavee FazalAbsara T. HaileSavon D. HoltDonald MondsDylan L. PasquarellaKelly Rae Stoch

Health Administration, B.S. - Cohort 23Elizabeth Rose ClementPatricia Ann HenkelSerina JonesTiffany Ann KrencikMarizela MehanovicLaura J. RichSara A. Rodriguez

Health Administration, B.S. - Cohort 24Lisa Amalia BrownKim Marie BurksKaryn DolanKathleen KuschtCourtney L'EsperanceDawn McGinnityRachel Ashley MilhollenAlyssa Briana PowellHylin Smith

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Nursing Education, M.S. - Cohort 22Michelle Lee Johnson, R.N.Eric Manirakiza, R.N.Heather Dirk Stevenson, R.N.

Nursing Education, M.S. - Cohort 23Elizabeth Ann Carll, R.N.Phyllis Caves, R.N.Diana L. Crane, R.N.Rachel Davis, R.N.Tracy J. Flansburg, R.N.Katrina A. Lorenzetti, R.N.Phyllis M. Petrivelli, R.N.Caitlyn J. Pilc, R.N.

Organizational Management, B.S. - Cohort 188Marla A. DavisChristopher EhlersKimone C. FaircloughErika HuntTia Q. JohnsonHope Elizabeth McGloryKailey A. PalmerLinda M. Williams

Organizational Management, B.S. - Cohort 189Bridgett CurranLauri A. FolletteMelissa L. MantegnaSherise MusgroveSamantha SchleichAlanna V. TiersonShelley V. Tierson

Organizational Management, B.S. - Cohort 190Michael R. CastellanoKayla M. D'AloisioBenjamin C. ForteJanelle C. KohlmanKim MorganCynthia M. MullSergio Rosado, Jr.Christopher SoteloCraig M. SpadeCarolynn Rae VanHornReginald L. Walton

Organizational Management, B.S. - Cohort 191Richard John Campoli, Jr.Jeffery S. ClineSean M. DelaneyDeborah A. ErionMichael FogliaElizabeth O'NeilAimee C. ShepardMark Robert ThompsonRebecca J. Tufano

Organizational Management, B.S. - Cohort 192Jay P. CoreyLauren Jennifer DicksonGregory IngrahamPhillip Robert LoiaconoTiffany PriddyTawanda Rena RaglandJoshua Michael RichardsKimberly Ann VitelliPeter Young

Organizational Management, B.S. - Cohort 193Sharon D. BenjaminRobert J. BuchAlexander J. CrerandBrett KohlenbergElizabeth L. MirtMichael PechieCrystal Joy Rodriquez

Organizational Management, B.S. - Cohort OL38Joseph Charles Mejias BithornMelissa P. Keery-Cruz

Organizational Management, B.S. - Cohort OL39Danielle BrienDeonna M. EdwardsMichelle Alise EdwardsDavid E. GiordanoTyler JohnsonJillian Grace KaiserEldon Jay MartinSamantha Ellen Misar

Organizational Management, B.S. - Cohort OL40Daniel HornKaren M. MaxfieldBurgandy MacKenzie PettyJennifer L. Vassor

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WORK

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK

Social Work, B.S. - Cohort SWK04Norma AcostaWanda I. AdamesMaria CilentoJennifer Lynne Congilaro

DEPARTMENT OF TEACHER EDUCATION

Pathway to Teaching, B.S. - Cohort 13Brenna Selby

Pathway to Teaching, B.S. - Cohort 14Andrea AccorsoMary E. BorcykMax H. BrauerEmilie CallaghanJessica A. ColePamela Maria DeVosJulie DonofrioAlyssa FosterWendy HallTyler HarnishMackenzie MasonAmanda K. McKennaBrittany MoorheadJoan L. MrzywkaChelsea ReisseArianna SewellLindsay Jean WiegandEsha Williams

Pathway to Teaching, B.S. - Cohort 15Katelyn AchterLeyana AmbroseAlyssa Monique BoyeaRaphaella Marie D'AlonzoSpencer W. FlintAmie A. FouchieNautica J. GrahamLauren Elizabeth GraneyJanelle A. D. HinesBrittany KaminskiRebecca Helen KovachChristine MadsenCherry PascarellaLindsey A. RobertsChandler RogersKali M. SchneiderMegan SearsNathanael SelbySherna St ClairLeah M. UnderwoodAlexandra VerMeerschErika WeisChermish L. Clyburn Wilcox

Gayle Ann GrabowskiJennifer HoffMatthew Ryan Smith

SCHOOL OF NURSING

Nursing, B.S. - Cohort 68Melisa Kauder, R.N.

Nursing, B.S. - Cohort 120Stephanie M. Barner, R.N.Lora Mae Clark, R.N.Deborah M. Fitzpatrick, R.N.Sarah Jael Hart, R.N.Colleen F. G. Jordan, R.N.Daniel Paul Kovach, R.N.Ciara Mallaidh McCarthy, R.N.

Michele Marie McMorris, R.N.Nicole L. Mombrea, R.N.Calie R. Northrop, R.N.Susanne Kaye Eddy Roggow, R.N.Rachel L. Wakefield, R.N.Jennifer Cynthia Williams, R.N.

Nursing, B.S. - Cohort 121Robyn M. Moore, R.N.Michael A. Trippi, R.N.Ashley E. Vicaretto, R.N.

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Listing of student’s name does not guarantee degree completion.

Nursing, B.S. - Cohort 122Bridget Chapman, R.N.Julie Ann Cyr, R.N.Michele L. Czyz, R.N.Sunday Marie Darling, R.N.Valerie M. Dolan, R.N.Teresa A. Fabrize, R.N.Jennifer Ann House, R.N.Elizabeth Anne Jorolemon, R.N.Rebecca Lynne Jorolemon, R.N.John William LeClair, III, R.N.Hannah B. Lesnau, R.N.Angela R. Masi, R.N.Tula Ram Regmi, R.N.Brittany Roth, R.N.Deborah Ann Spinner, R.N.

Nursing, B.S. - Cohort 123Summer Carter, R.N.Mariya Chepil, R.N.Jennifer K. Conde, R.N.Rebekah Cunningham, R.N.Christine Hallings D'Agostino, R.N.Dorcas N. Green, R.N.Nichole L. Hapeman, R.N.Kaitlin Heaster, R.N.Christine Scott, R.N.Latoya Stevenson, R.N.Melissa Sue Weinblatt, R.N.

Nursing, B.S. - Cohort 124Alexandria Campbell, R.N.Karen Kimble, R.N.Emily Anne Moltion, R.N.Donald V. Penna, R.N.Justin P. Rosie, R.N.Sharon Yael Sloviter, R.N.Ashley Marie Smith, R.N.Carolyn Marie Smith, R.N.Melissa R. Steele, R.N.Tara Veith, R.N.

Nursing, B.S. - Cohort 125Shannon M. Cooper, R.N.Carla Eggleston, R.N.Jonathan Read Fulmer, R.N.Christy Renee Howard, R.N.Danielle R. Howell, R.N.Mindi Leigh Lewis, R.N.Kristena Robbins, R.N.Kristina Rogers, R.N.Jarlin Roman, R.N.Kathleen Youngs, R.N.

Nursing, B.S. - Cohort 126Karla M. Bermúdez, R.N.Meghan Emily Cramer, R.N.Molly Kelly, R.N.Aidah B. Mirembe, R.N.

Nursing, B.S. - Cohort 127Letitia M. Karczewski, R.N.Denise Smith, R.N.Vanessa Renee Welling, R.N.Sharon Marie Wisniewski, R.N.

Nursing, B.S. - Cohort 128Jeanie Becker, R.N.Darline Valcin Brown, R.N.Julie Anne Brown, R.N.Michelle Lee Chamberlain, R.N.Nathan T. Damboise, R.N.Terri-Lynn O'Gara, R.N.Michelle Marie Pelychaty, R.N.Kristine A. Ryder, R.N.Kimberly Anne Walker, R.N.Ryan Michael Young, R.N.Tracey Lynn Zimmerman, R.N.

Nursing, B.S. - Cohort 129Kusanya Brooks, R.N.Nicole Hopkins, R.N.Cindy Marzan, R.N.Melissa A. Miller, R.N.Amanda Mullen, R.N.Sarah Leona Stoneham, R.N.Margaret Weissend, R.N.

Nursing, B.S. - Cohort NBR3Sandra M. Rookey, R.N.Nicholas Weis, R.N.

Nursing, B.S. - Cohort NBR4Brooke Bill, R.N.Shelley Dugas-Thomas, R.N.Shannon Lennox, R.N.Sara Dean Mang, R.N.Kelly A. Patterson, R.N.

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HONORS AND AWARDS

HIGHEST HONORS – BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Katelyn AchterStephanie M. Barner, R.N.Brooke Bill, R.N.Mary E. BorcykAlyssa Monique BoyeaLisa Amalia BrownEmilie CallaghanSummer Carter, R.N.Jay P. CoreyJulie Ann Cyr, R.N.Michele L. Czyz, R.N.Christine Hallings D'Agostino, R.N.Nathan T. Damboise, R.N.Lori M. DeRuyterPamela Marie DeVosValerie M. Dolan, R.N.Julie DonofrioShelley Dugas-Thomas, R.N.Deborah A. ErionTeresa A. Fabrize, R.N.Deborah M. Fitzpatrick, R.N.Spencer W. FlintAmie A. FouchieLauren Elizabeth GraneyWendy Hall

Nichole L. Hapeman, R.N.Jennifer HoffNicole Hopkins, R.N.Christy Renee Howard, R.N.Gregory IngrahamElizabeth Anne Jorolemon, R.N.Rebecca Lynne Jorolemon, R.N.Brittany KaminskiShannon Lennox, R.N.Hannah B. Lesnau, R.N.Courtney L'EsperanceMindi Leigh Lewis, R.N.Sara Dean Mang, R.N.Eldon Jay MartinCindy Marzan, R.N.Angela R. Masi, R.N.Mackenzie MasonDawn McGinnityAmanda K. McKennaRachel Ashley MilhollenMelissa A. Miller, R.N.Aidah B. Mirembe, R.N.Brittany MoorheadJoan L. MrzywkaAmanda Mullen, R.N.Calie R. Northrop, R.N.

Cherry PascarellaKelly A. Patterson, R.N.Michael PechieBurgandy MacKenzie PettyTiffany PriddyTula Ram Regmi, R.N.Chelsea ReisseJoshua Michael RichardsLindsey A. RobertsSandra M. Rookey, R.N.Justin P. Rosie, R.N.Brittany Roth, R.N.Megan SearsBrenna SelbySharon Yael Sloviter, R.N.Denise Smith, R.N.Leah M. UnderwoodCarolynn Rae VanHornTara Veith, R.N.Alexandra VerMeerschKimberly Ann VitelliRachel L. Wakefield, R.N.Melissa Sue Weinblatt, R.N.Nicholas Weis, R.N.Lindsay Jean WiegandRyan Michael Young, R.N.

HIGH HONORS – BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Karla M. Bermúdez, R.N.Danielle BrienKusanya Brooks, R.N.Darline Valcin Brown, R.N.Julie Anne Brown, R.N.Robert J. BuchRichard John Campoli, Jr.Michael R. CastellanoLora Mae Clark, R.N.Kayla M. D'AloisioSunday Marie Darling, R.N.Lauren Jennifer DicksonChanda L. DuncanCarla Eggleston, R.N.Ravee FazalGayle Ann GrabowskiAbsara T. HaileSarah Jael Hart, R.N.

Kaitlin Heaster, R.N.Patricia Ann HenkelJennifer Ann House, R.N.Danielle R. Howell, R.N.Erika HuntColleen F. G. Jordan, R.N.Letitia M. Karczewski, R.N.Melissa P. Keery-CruzMolly Kelly, R.N.Karen Kimble, R.N.Daniel Paul Kovach, R.N.John William LeClair, III, R.N.Ciara Mallaidh McCarthy, R.N.Michele Marie McMorris, R.N.Marizela MehanovicSamantha Ellen MisarNicole L. Mombrea, R.N.Robyn M. Moore, R.N.

Elizabeth O'NeilMichelle Marie Pelychaty, R.N.Laura J. RichKristena Robbins, R.N.Kristina Rogers, R.N.Susanne Kaye Eddy Roggow, R.N.Kristine A. Ryder, R.N.Latoya Stevenson, R.N.Sarah Leona Stoneham, R.N.Shelley V. TiersonJennifer L. VassorKimberly Anne Walker, R.N.Erika WeisSharon Marie Wisniewski, R.N.Peter YoungKathleen Youngs, R.N.Tracey Lynn Zimmerman, R.N.

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ALPHA SIGMA LAMBDA HONOR SOCIETYKatelyn AchterMichelle Lee BassettMary E. BorcykAlyssa Monique BoyeaDanielle BrienRichard John Campoli, Jr.Jessica A. ColeBridgett CurranLori M. DeRuyterDeborah A. ErionAbsara T. Haile

PHI ALPHA HONOR SOCIETYKellie Suzanne Martin

SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETYMary Beth Alexander, R.N.Dawn Marie Andrews, R.N.Jeanie Becker, R.N.Sara Vivian Bergan, R.N.Elizabeth Ann Carll, R.N.Christine Colon, R.N.Diana L. Crane, R.N.Julie Ann Cyr, R.N.Rachel Davis, R.N.Diana C. Dixie, R.N.Patricia K. Fioravanti, R.N.Eugenie F. Ginti, R.N.

Undergraduate HonorsHighest Honors - Bachelor of Science Grade point average – 3.95 to 4.00High Honors - Bachelor of Science Grade point average – 3.85 to 3.94

Honors computed March 1, 2020

Wendy HallGregory IngrahamMelissa P. Keery-CruzCourtney L'EsperanceEldon Jay MartinMackenzie MasonDawn McGinnityMarizela MehanovicRachel Ashley MilhollenMichael PechieBurgandy MacKenzie Petty

Tiffany PriddyLaura J. RichJoshua Michael RichardsAlanna V. TiersonShelley V. TiersonLeah M. UnderwoodSamantha J. VaggCarolynn Rae VanHornAlexandra VerMeerschKimberly Ann VitelliLindsay Jean Wiegand

Dorcas N. Green, R.N.Kaitlin Heaster, R.N.Andrianna Stella Hetelekides, R.N.Kristen A. Hough, R.N.Christy Renee Howard, R.N.Elizabeth Anne Jorolemon, R.N.Rebecca Lynne Jorolemon, R.N.Molly Kelly, R.N.Katrina A. Lorenzetti, R.N.Ciara Mallaidh McCarthy, R.N.Amanda Mullen, R.N.Kwabena Oppong-Mensuo, R.N.

Michelle Marie Pelychaty, R.N.Phyllis M. Petrivelli, R.N.Kristena Robbins, R.N.Sandra M. Rookey, R.N.Justin P. Rosie, R.N.Sharon M. St. Louis, R.N.Heather Dirk Stevenson, R.N.Melissa Trau, R.N.Kimberly Anne Walker, R.N.Margaret Weissend, R.N.Kathleen Youngs, R.N.

KAPPA DELTA PI HONOR SOCIETYCandace DemersHannah Mae SnyderKasandra L. Young

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ACADEMIC REGALIA

The caps and hoods worn at college and university functions date back to the Middle Ages. Monks and students of those days wore them to keep warm. Today, their function is ceremonial.

The gowns for the bachelor’s degree, earned after undergraduate study, have a long, pleated front and intricate shirring across the shoulders and back. The bachelor’s gown is distinguished by its long, pointed sleeves.

Gowns for the master’s degree, earned by post-graduate work, are similar to the gowns for the bachelor’s degree, but the very long sleeve is square and closed at the end.

Gowns for the doctor’s degree are distinguished by velvet bars on the full, round, open sleeves and broad velvet panels down the front and around the neck. This velvet trimming may either be black or the color distinctive of the field of learning to which the degree pertains.

Caps may be of serge, broadcloth, or (for the doctor’s outfit only) velvet. The tassel of the doctor’s cap is usually of gold bullion.

It is the hood that gives the color and real meaning of the academic costume. A black shell, of varying sizes for the three degrees and of material to match the gown, is silk lined with the color or colors of the institution conferring the degree. The hood is bordered with velvet of the proper width to indicate the degree. The color of the velvet signifies the field of learning to which the degree pertains.

The colors indicative of the various fields of learning are as follows:

Arts & Humanities.........................................WhiteBusiness...................................................Olive DrabCommunication........................................CrimsonEconomics....................................................CopperEducation................................................Light BlueEngineering.................................................OrangeFine Arts..........................................................BrownLaws.................................................................PurpleLibrary Science............................................Lemon

Medicine..........................................................GreenMusic....................................................................PinkNursing..........................................................ApricotPhilosophy...............................................Dark BluePhysical Education............................Sage GreenPsychology.......................................Antique GoldScience............................................................YellowSocial Work.....................................................CitronTheology.........................................................Scarlet

Undergraduates in the Nursing R.N. to B.S. Program, the Pathway to Teaching Program, the Organizational Management Program, and the B.S. in Health Administration Program receiving academic honors are identified as follows:

Highest Honors.............................one gold cord High Honors......................................one red cord

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ALMA MATER

Verse 1For over a full century all glorious and grand,

Our Alma Mater now has stood - an honor to our land;Amidst her fields of waving grain, her fruit trees loaded down,

She stands a noble monument of glory and renown.

RefrainThen to Roberts Wesleyan College, we render our best praise,

To our fair school of learning, our glad voices we now raise;In this land of light and knowledge with which we all are blest,

‘Midst so many Alma Maters, our dear Roberts is the best!

Verse 2And so for Roberts firm and strong, with loyalty we stand,A host of zealous students, from all parts of our fair land;With energy and deeds of right and every skill we know,

We’ll work for her; we’ll pray for her, that she may always grow.

Supporting the Students of Roberts Wesleyan CollegeWe at Roberts Wesleyan College are grateful for the generous contributions made by friends,

parents, and alumni, as well as local and national foundations and corporations. Gifts and grants to the College support student scholarships. Every gift, no matter the size, is vital to

enhancing Roberts’ commitment to excellence in scholarship, spiritual formation, and service. For information on making a gift, please contact the Advancement Office at 585.594.6500,

or visit our College website at www.roberts.edu and click on Giving. Thank you!

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THE MACE AND THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDALLIONThe College Mace and Presidential Medallion were created by Willard (Bud) Peterson, Roberts Wesleyan College Associate Professor of Art from 1983 to1997.

The College Mace represents the investment of authority of Roberts Wesleyan College. The head of the Mace represents the cross of Jesus Christ and is made of sterling silver connected by pieces of cherry wood taken from trees on the campus. Set in the cross is an open book, representing the truth of the Holy Scriptures and the foundation of knowledge. Within the open book is a single, large white stone representing the Lord Jesus Christ, surrounded by twelve red stones that represent the twelve disciples as Christians redeemed by His blood. These stones are set in gold denoting the work of God in the lives of His servants. The setting is made in the pattern of a cathedral rose window representing the Church and its history.

The whole head of the Mace is defined by a circular surrounding plate of silver which represents the world in which Roberts Wesleyan College is placed. This is mounted on a cherry wood handle, the top of which suggests the form of a dove (the Holy Spirit) with the College seal inlaid in silver at the front. The Presidential Medallion is an interpretation of the official College Seal. The sterling silver medallion is worn by the College President at academic ceremonies including Convocation and Commencement.

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THE PULPIT The antique pulpit is a donation from the Albion Free Methodist Church, the first in the Free Methodist denomination. Dedicated as part of the church building on May 18, 1860, the pulpit has been in use since the earliest days of our founder, the Rev. B.T. Roberts, and his colleagues in Free Methodist ministry. The pulpit has been used for the Inauguration of President Deana L. Porterfield, and for each Commencement as a symbol of our rich heritage and commitment to the ideals of B.T. Roberts.

THE ARCHThe original Arch was a gift of the Chesbrough Seminary Class of 1926. It stood south of Roberts Memorial Hall, near Buffalo Road, over the sidewalk that led into campus. The Arch was taken down in 1965 when the new sanctuary of Pearce Memorial Church was constructed. In 1974, portions of the original were used to rebuild the Arch, which was placed near the southwest corner of Roberts Hall. It stood over the sidewalk that led from campus to the entry of Pearce Church. Again it was taken down, in 2001, when the church classrooms were added and the driveway was redesigned. Today the College Arch stands between Miner Hall and the B. Thomas Golisano Library, and contains masonry work from the previous arches, with a new base to match the stone work of the Library. The replica used for the Commencement ceremony was created in 2016 by Roberts Wesleyan College Staff member Jim Price (CLC Technical Director, 1996-2017) for the 150th Historical Display. It is used during Freshman Orientation to symbolize the students’ entrance to our community, and again at Commencement as our graduates go forth to impact our world.

Dwight M. (Kip) Palmer, ChairTerry R. Taber, Vice Chair

Holly M. Hillberg, Vice ChairTimothy R. Harner, Secretary

Janet L. BalajthyPamela (Pam) J.H. Braman

William H. (Bill) CastleEmerson U. Fullwood Chad W. Goodchild

Ramona GrahamDavid W. Hughes

Paul A. Lysander ’85Kevin W. Mannoia ’77Duncan W. O’DwyerE. John Reinhold ‘63

David B. RinkerMauricio F. Riveros

David T. RollerBarbara J. Rose ’67

Wesley R. Skinner, Jr. ‘70Deborah J. White

David C. Hoselton, Trustee EmeritusLorne W. Jackson, Trustee Emeritus

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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Deana L. Porterfield, PresidentDavid Basinger, VP for Academic Affairs, Chief Academic Officer

Darrell Bell, Jr., M.S. ’18 VP for Institutional AdvancementDouglas R. Cullum, VP and Dean, Northeastern Seminary

Laurie J. Leo, VP for Finance, Chief Financial OfficerRuth A. Logan, M.S. ’02, VP for Student & Organizational Development

Kimberley A. Wiedefeld, VP for Enrollment

Deana L. Porterfield, PresidentDavid Basinger, VP for Academic Affairs, Chief Academic Officer

Kristen Brown, Associate Dean, Northeastern SeminaryScott Brenon Caton ’86, Dean, School of Arts and Humanities

Cheryl B. Crotser, Dean, School of NursingJulia P. Grimm ’80, Dean, School of Natural and Social Sciences

Joseph G. McCarthy, Dean, School of Business (Interim); Dean, School of Education and Social WorkJohn R. Walker, Jr., Chair, Faculty Senate

PRESIDENT’S CABINET

ACADEMIC CABINET

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