On Saturday, May 14 Penn State Wilkes-Barre honored 103 of Penn State University's best and brightest during a commencement ceremony which took place in the campus Athletic and Recreation Building. Thirteen students earned their associate degrees and 90 received baccalaureate degrees:
Associate in Information Sciences and Technology: Thomas E. Wheate
Associate in Letters, Arts, and Sciences: Sara Klick, Kelsey M. Blaskiewicz, Corey D. Thorpe
Associate in Surveying Technology: Patrick R. Chocallo, Alex B. Kinzey, Timothy M. May, Zachary M. Mellott, Shawn J. Palsgrove, Shaun M. Quick, Tyler D. Ray, Jason Solon, Kristine J. Strong
Bachelor of Arts in Administration of Justice: Vincent J. Kundrik, Andrew J. Race, Matthew J. Santarelli, Nicole Sworen
Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice: Todd M. Belles, Priscilla Benesky, Brian Bunney, Heather Evans, Kristen L. Finkler, Stephen C. Haas, Bryan A. Harding, Albert R. Levanavage, Shaun M. McCarthy, Sean M. McMahon, Jason D. Medrano, Eric W. Morgantini, Mark B. Orlando, Raymond A. Perry, Faith A. Prussock, Lauren Scarsella, Mitchell J. Smith, Lacy L. Strong, Elizabeth Sukaloski
Bachelor of Science in Business: Briana Alaimo, Sudan Chen, Howard J. Coolbaugh, Samuel A. Dimick III, Richard A. Emiliani III, Brian R. Feleccia, Michael Gitkos, Amanda E. Gongleski, Michael P. Haley, Kevin J. Harcarik, Nicholas M. Kalinay, Tony Lajeune, Christopher M. McCullion, Caitlyn A. Munley, Jessica R. Musto, Rebekah L. Nulton, Amanda J. Singer, Robert E. Stitzer, Jr., Amy M. Welgus, Jason H. Yu, John D. Zack, Lynne J. Ziegelbauer
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology: Daniel A. Dymond, Joseph J. Homza, Jr., Andrew Kempinski, Steven R. Lutz, Jr., Darryl J. Schwarz,
Bachelor of Arts in English: Caitlin L. Akins, Lawrence G. Berti, Marcelo F. Da Rocha, Samantha E. Davis, David J. Konicki, Kristy M. Kravitsky, Anna M. Miller, Gencina M. Ricca, Larissa S. Robak
Bachelor of Science in Information Sciences and Technology: Aaron Blockus, Suxia Chen, Paul M. Dildine, Michael E. Dubil III, Karen J. Hynes, Leo J. Monelli, Bernard D. Montigney, Jr., Angela E. Musto, Jeffrey M. Naperski, Robert P. Naro, Matthew T. Ogonosky, Michael D. Pelleschi, Steven M. Rosar, Matthew L. Rutschky, Craig A. Simko
Bachelor of Arts in Letters, Arts, and Sciences: Mallory N. Delaney
Bachelor of Science in Surveying Engineering: Jonathan L. Chesnick, Darren L. Hauser, Christopher R. Jackson, James Kovalik, Randy R. Lucas, Andrew T. Olshefski, Isaiah M. Smith, Joshua D. Witmer
In addition, several students from other campuses elected to participate in Penn State Wilkes-Barre's commencement exercises:
Bachelor of Arts in Advertising/Public Relations: Courtney Senghaas
Bachelor of Science in Biology: Amanda Touey
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice: Rebecca A. Davis
Bachelor of Science in Health Policy and Administration: Peter J. Kneidinger
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism: Jessica Spencer
Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering: Kevin Hazleton
Bachelor of Science in Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences: Mia Esopi
Several students also graduated with honors of distinction:
Highest Distinction: Mark B. Orlando, Shawn J. Palsgrove
High Distinction: Sudan Chen, Nicholas M. Kalinay
Distinction: Suxia Chen, Mia Esopi, Darren L. Hauser, Karen J. Hynes, Jason D. Medrano, Michael D. Pelleschi, Larissa S. Robak, Lynne J. Ziegelbauer
For more information, please contact Melissa Gunshannon, Public Information Coordinator at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, at [email protected] or 570-675-9269.
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