OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT One Hundred and Forty-Ninth Year May 23, 2021
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OHIO NORTHERNUNIVERSITY
COMMENCEMENTOne Hundred and Forty-Ninth Year
May 23, 2021
COMMENCEMENT
Field House
Sunday, May 23, 20211:30 p.m.
President Daniel A. DiBiasioPresiding
Instrumental Prelude ........................................................................................................................................... Symphonic Band
Academic Procession (Audience please rise.)
Invocation ......................................................................................................................... The Reverend Dr. David E. MacDonald University Chaplain
National Anthem ................................................................................................................................ Ms. Sarah Matlow, BFA ’20 Alumna in Musical Theatre
Trustees Welcome ..................................................................................................................... Ms. Pamela S. Hershberger, BS ’87 Vice Chair, Board of Trustees
Remarks from Alumna ................................................................................................................... Ms. Hannah Smith, BSBA ’20 Alumna in Management
Remarks from Alumna ...................................................................................................................... Ms. Megan Loos, BSME ’20Alumna in Mechanical Engineering
Special Music ....................................................................................................................................................... Symphonic Band Dr. Charles Bates, Professor of Music, Conductor, Symphonic Band
Recognition of Academic Degrees ...................................................................................................... President Daniel A. DiBiasio
ASSISTING THE PRESIDENT IN PRESENTING DIPLOMAS
Juliet K. Hurtig ......................................... Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Adriane L. Thompson-Bradshaw ............... Vice President for Student Affairs Holly L. Baumgartner ............................... Dean, Getty College of Arts and Sciences John-David Yoder....................................... Dean, T. J. Smull College of Engineering John C. Navin............................................ Dean, Dicke College of Business Administration Wilson Turner ........................................... Registrar of the University
Ohio Northern University Hymn ........................................................................................................ Ms. Sarah Matlow, BFA ’20 Alumna in Musical Theatre
Ohio Northern, we love thy name; Ohio Northern, long live thy fame! We sing thy glory, sound forth thy praise For all that gladdens our dear college days. Ohio Northern, we will be true, Loyal forever to dear ONU.
Spoken Benediction ......................................................................................................... The Reverend Dr. David E. MacDonald
Recessional ........................................................................................................................................................... Symphonic Band
Audience please rise. Faculty recesses. Graduates do not recess.
The audience is requested to remain in place until all faculty members have recessed.
COLLEGE MARSHALS
College of Arts and Sciences Professor Ronald Peterson Professor Robert Carrothers
College of Engineering Professor Srinivasa Vemuru Professor David R. Mikesell
College of Business Administration Professor Jaume Franquesa Professor Samantha Mujica
MUSICAL SELECTIONS
Interlude Land of the Healing Waters Rossano Galante
Academic Procession Pomp and Circumstance Edward Elgar
National Anthem Star Spangled Banner Francis Scott Key
Special Music A Childhood Remembered Rossano Galante
Recessional Fanfare for the Dessert Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
Dr. Charles Bates, Professor of Music, Conductor, Symphonic Band
Ms. Sarah Matlow, BFA ’20, Alumna in Musical Theatre
CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Dr. Daniel B. Walker, BSCE ’71, Hon.D.’19
The Getty College of Arts and SciencesClass of 2020
Bachelor of ArtsJace Doster Addis
Cum LaudeCriminal Justice
*Sociology*Forensic Science
Lima, Ohio
†† ◊ Ahlam Saadoon AnteerPhilosophy, Politics & Economics
Sterling Heights, Michigan
† Isaiah Palmer BaileySpanish
Butler, Ohio
Scott David BeatonSumma Cum Laude
Communication StudiesSport Management
*Business AdministrationNovi, Michigan
Clay Michael BurkholderMagna Cum Laude
Criminal JusticeLima, Ohio
Ashlee Jewel BuxtonMagna Cum Laude
Political ScienceCriminal Justice
*SpanishOstrander, Ohio
Sage Brianne CaughenbaughMagna Cum Laude
Language Arts EducationMarysville, Ohio
† David Adams ChitkowskiSport ManagementMinooka, Illinois
Devin Lana CoachmanCriminal JusticeChicago, Illinois
◊ Taylor Marie DanielSumma Cum Laude
Art EducationColumbia City, Indiana
†† Allison Breanne DennisPsychology
Clinical & Counseling PsychologyZanesville, Ohio
Kylie Alyssa Marie DickmanCommunication Studies
*Social Media*Digital Media Production
Castalia, Ohio
† Allison Mae DitchCommunication Studies
*Social Media*Design
Seville, Ohio
Kara Ann DitchCriminal JusticeMedina, Ohio
Joseph Matthew DunayPublic Relations
Communication Studies*Social MediaChardon, Ohio
Alexander Mason DykeProfessional Writing
*Literature*Multimedia Journalism
Troy, Ohio
†† Ethan N. EdwardsMagna Cum Laude
Criminal Justice*Investigative Accounting
Urbana, Ohio
Kara Marie ElmouhawessePsychology*French
*Applied Statistics*Clinical & Counseling Psychology
Madison, Ohio
Nathaniel Harris EmersonSumma Cum Laude
Honors ProgramPhilosophy*Biology
Shelby, Ohio
Sydney Rosella FeckoCommunication Studies
*Public Relations*Social MediaAurora, Ohio
Mackalyn Grace FigginsSumma Cum Laude
Youth MinistryMusic
*Applied Studies Fayette, Ohio
† Austin Jeffrey GammellMultimedia Journalism
Circleville, Ohio
†† Matthew David HaaseCreative Writing
LiteratureVerona, Kentucky
Ethan Giles HaleSumma Cum Laude
Criminal JusticeGalena, Ohio
Tristan Tyler HancockCum Laude
Political Science*History
San Antonio, Texas
◊ Maya Maria HardmanSpanish
Yellow Springs, Ohio
William Spencer HartmanTheatreReligion
Mount Vernon, Ohio
t Dual degrees *Concentrations, Minors or Options† Graduated at the end of Summer Semester 2019 †† Graduated at the end of Fall Semester 2019
‡ Completed requirements in Summer or Fall of 2020Cum Laude (3.50 – 3.69) Magna Cum Laude (3.70 – 3.89) Summa Cum Laude (3.90 – 4.00)
Sarah HasanPolitical Science*Public Policy
*Communication StudiesAda, Ohio
David Marlin Haseleu IIICriminal Justice
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Nicholas Edward HaymanTheatre
Westerville, Ohio
Timothy J. HoffmanCum Laude
Social StudiesHistory
*PsychologyStrongsville, Ohio
Sarah G. HormanLanguage Arts Education
Wapakoneta, Ohio
◊ Meghan Elizabeth HutchinsCum LaudePsychology
*General PsychologyLawrenceburg, Indiana
†† Samuel IliffSport Management
Findlay, Ohio
Whitney Danielle Jones-DownsPsychologySociology
*General Sociology*Clinical & Counseling Psychology
Santee, California
Mckenna Jane JordanCriminal Justice
Toledo, Ohio
†† Reggie KellerSport Management
SpanishBaltimore, Maryland
Karlyn Sue KirchensMultimedia Journalism
Public Relations*Social Media
Bellbrook, Ohio
Katherine Grace KlamutCum Laude
Criminal Justice*Sociology
Cortland, Ohio
Cassandra Danielle KrenciszMagna Cum Laude
Communication StudiesPolitical Science
*Professional Writing*Public Policy
Brunswick, Ohio
Kaitlyn Ashley KrillCum Laude
Criminal JusticePsychology
*General PsychologyEdgerton, Ohio
Kristofer A. KristoffersonSumma Cum Laude
ChemistryMason, Michigan
Cody Eugene LaymanPhilosophy, Politics & Economics
*Public Policy*Philosophy
Spencerville, Ohio
Jacob Eli LeRoyPolitical Science
*International Studies*Geography
London, Ohio
Josilyn LiebHistory
Findlay, Ohio
Justin R. MarksSumma Cum Laude
Political Science*Communication Studies
Delphos, Ohio
Kylie Dawn MartinCum LaudeLiterature
Marysville, Ohio
Melinda McIntoshMagna Cum Laude
Criminal JusticePsychology
*Communication Studies*General Psychology
Farmersville, Ohio
Alyssa Lee McKenzieMagna Cum Laude
Criminal JusticePittsburgh, Pennsylvania
◊ Deano Loy McNeil, Jr.Summa Cum Laude
SpanishMedina, Ohio
Abigail Joy McNultyMagna Cum Laude
Early Childhood Education*Music
Spencerville, Ohio
†† John Edward McNuttGraphic DesignAshtabula, Ohio
Emily Rose MescherMagna Cum Laude
Middle Childhood EducationMaria Stein, Ohio
Kasidy Suezan MoneerMagna Cum Laude
Philosophy, Politics & Economics*Literature*PhilosophyLima, Ohio
Victoria Ralawn O’NealMagna Cum Laude
Criminal JusticeCleveland, Ohio
†† Ashley Elizabeth OchsenhirtCommunication Studies
*DesignBirmingham, Alabama
†† Madison Elizabeth PauffMiddle Childhood Education
Lima, Ohio
Brian PencilMagna Cum Laude
Social StudiesHistory
Tipp City, Ohio
†† Jenna Rae PerrySumma Cum Laude
Theatre*Theatre Technology and Design
Saint Marys, Ohio
Luke PetersonCommunication Studies
*Social MediaMilford, Ohio
Kiana Dawn PinkertonCriminal Justice
*SociologyWaverly, Ohio
Taylor Marie RalstonMusic
*Applied StudiesLima, Ohio
Taran Dakotah BeasleySumma Cum Laude
Honors ProgramInternational Theatre Production
Musical TheatreJohns Creek, Georgia
Alec Hart BeiswengerSumma Cum Laude
Musical TheatreBirmingham, Alabama
Rachel Mae BreitigamInternational Theatre Production
Jenera, Ohio
Crystal Amberlyn BrownSumma Cum Laude
Graphic Design*Social Media
Ada, Ohio
Kevin Robert Reeb CookGraphic DesignConvoy, Ohio
◊ Taylor Marie DanielSumma Cum Laude
Studio Arts*Pre-Art Therapy
Columbia City, Indiana
Curtis Andrew DeBackerMusical Theatre
Chillicothe, Illinois
Cheyenne Jewel EldridgeCum Laude
Graphic DesignLockbourne, Ohio
†† Alexandra Nichole GeslerAdvertising DesignWapakoneta, Ohio
† Christopher Jon HartmanMusical Theatre
Mount Vernon, Ohio
◊ Meghan Elizabeth HutchinsCum Laude
Musical Theatre*Dance*French
Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Annabelle K. LeeteMusical Theatre
*Arts AdministrationSilver Spring, Maryland
Bridget Christyson MahoneySumma Cum Laude
Musical Theatre*Arts Administration
*DanceStrongsville, Ohio
Elena Téa MatchenSumma Cum Laude
Honors ProgramMusical Theatre
*Dance*Arts Administration
*FrenchRoswell, Georgia
†† Soteria Claire MathewsonMagna Cum LaudeAdvertising Design
Canton, Ohio
Sarah Corrine MatlowMusical Theatre
*Arts Administration*Theatre Technology and Design
Lambertville, Michigan
Danielle Elizabeth MouchMusical Theatre
Cincinnati, Ohio
Rachel Ann PetersMagna Cum Laude
Musical TheatreMishawaka, Indiana
Ethan Daniel SniderGraphic DesignHilliard, Ohio
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Hannah Catherine RaySumma Cum Laude
Political ScienceStatistics
*Applied Statistics*International Studies
Cumberland, Ohio
Grace Marie SealsCommunication Studies
*MusicCelina, Ohio
†† Katelynn Margaret ShiveleyThreatre
Arts AdministrationJamestown, Ohio
Lydia Danielle SmithMagna Cum Laude
Music*International Studies
*Music History and LiteratureAda, Ohio
‡ Storm Lea SmithEarly Childhood Education*Business Administration
Dayton, Ohio
◊ Paige Allison StaffordSumma Cum Laude
Music*Music History and Literature
Jamestown, New York
†† Lauren Tyler SteffanniTheatre
*Arts AdministrationNorwalk, Ohio
Autumn Elizabeth TaylorCriminal Justice
Troy, Ohio
Alexander Michael TvarochPhilosophy
Warren, Ohio
Jordyn Taylor WalkupEarly Childhood Education
South Lyon, Michigan
Madison Leigh WildenthalerCriminal Justice
Psychology*General Psychology
*Forensic ScienceGalion, Ohio
†† Cody David WoodsCriminal Justice
Columbus Grove, Ohio
Joy Frankie YancySociology
Criminal Justice*Psychology
*General SociologyWarrensville Heights, Ohio
Harrison Robert ZellerPolitical Science
*Communication Studies*Public Policy*GeographyPowell, Ohio
Rand Ali AbdullatefMagna Cum Laude
Biology*Chemistry
*Biomedical SciencesRamadi, Iraq
Patrick Kenneth AlfanoConstruction Management*Business Administration
Toledo, Ohio
†† ◊ Ahlam Sadoon AnteerBiology
Sterling Heights, Michigan
†† Noah James BachwitzSumma Cum Laude
Construction Management*Management
Buffalo, New York
Ryan Anthony BakleSumma Cum Laude
Manufacturing Technology*Manufacturing Management
Paulding, Ohio
Brandon L. BartlomeAthletic Training
Sheffield Village, Ohio
Haley Rachelle BelisleEnvironmental and Field Biology
Lima, Ohio
Rebecca Lynn BeresBiochemistry
*American Chemistry Society CertifiedKirtland, Ohio
†† Layne Richard BowmanTechnology Education
Urbana, Ohio
†† Dalton Eugene BrownExercise Physiology
*Corporate Fitness and Personal TrainerProspect, Ohio
†† Cameron Lee ConawayCum Laude
Construction Management*Business Administration
Greenwich, Ohio
Dean Alan CooleyPsychology
*General PsychologyHarrod, Ohio
Kaleigh Madison CumminsStatistics
*Business Administration*Actuarial ScienceSpringfield, Ohio
†† Kiana Lynn CurtissCum Laude
Manufacturing Technology*Manufacturing Management
Tiffin, Ohio
Giovanni R. D’AgostinoSumma Cum Laude
Early Childhood EducationHoward, Ohio
◊ Wesley Michael DavenportCum Laude
Sport ManagementDowners Grove, Illinois
Holly Richele DyerBiology
*ChemistryTampa, Florida
†† Alexander David EblinSport Management
*Communication StudiesColumbus, Ohio
Max J. EdenMagna Cum Laude
Construction Management*Business Administration
Fishers, Indiana
† Timothy William EilolaSport Management
Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan
Jarrod Dakota FairBiology
*PsychologyCardington, Ohio
†† Audrey Lynn FarthingSumma Cum LaudeMolecular Biology
*ChemistryPandora, Ohio
Luke Jon FickenworthSumma Cum Laude
Honors ProgramBiology
*Applied StatisticsCincinnati, Ohio
Nolan Vaughn FoxManufacturing Technology
*Biology*Manufacturing Management
New Knoxville, Ohio
◊ Zachary Wayne GeorgeManufacturing Technology
*Applied RoboticsPandora, Ohio
† Adam Ross GesslingCum Laude
Construction ManagementMonroeville, Ohio
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Science
Kai Vincent BreedenCum Laude
Music PerformanceWesterville, Ohio
†† Robert James DotsonMagna Cum LaudeMusic Education
Lima, Ohio
† Justin Omar HarrisMusic Performance
Warner Robins, Georgia
†† Katelyn Marie PattersonMusic Performance
Panama City, Florida
Michael Charles SapienzaCum Laude
Music PerformanceNorth Ridgeville, Ohio
◊ Paige Allison StaffordSumma Cum LaudeMusic Performance
*Applied MathematicsJamestown, New York
Cody R. SwitzerMusic Education
Findlay, Ohio
Paige Elizabeth GoodwinPsychology*Biology
*Behavioral NeuroscienceAshland, Ohio
Alyssa Karlene GriffithBiology
*Public Health*Chemistry
Pinckney, Michigan
Nathan Lucas GrizenkoCum Laude
Exercise Physiology*Clinical/ResearchCenterburg, Ohio
Maddison Oleta GuthrieMagna Cum Laude
Honors ProgramMolecular Biology
*Chemistry*Communication Studies
Genoa, Ohio
Sara Jane HelwigCum Laude
Statistics*Psychology
*Applied StatisticsColumbia Station, Ohio
◊ Dylan Michael HenryPsychology
*General PsychologyFremont, Ohio
†† Taylor Lyn HesseMagna Cum Laude
Technology EducationMendon, Ohio
Ashlynn Diane HickeyBiology
Wilmington, Ohio
Kelli Lynne HillEnvironmental and Field Biology
*Environmental StudiesWorthington, Ohio
Makayla Marie HoyingCum Laude
Biology*Chemistry
*Business Administration*Biomedical Sciences
Saint Henry, Ohio
†† Nolan Hunt HueyExercise Physiology*Applied Statistics
*Corporate Fitness and Personal TrainerFort Collins, Colorado
Kaitlyn Elizabeth HurdMagna Cum Laude
Psychology*Applied Statistics
*Clinical & Counseling PsychologyNelsonville, Ohio
Austin HutchinsExercise Physiology
*Biomedical Sciences*Clinical/ResearchBrookville, Ohio
† Jarrod E. JohnsPhysics
AstronomyBucyrus, Ohio
Sarah Katelynn JonesCum LaudeChemistry
*American Chemistry Society CertifiedChesterville, Ohio
Justin Melton KindleCum Laude
Biochemistry*Applied Mathematics
DeGraff, Ohio
Maggie Gram KrauseSumma Cum Laude
Biology*Chemistry
Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Bradley Thomas LockhartSumma Cum Laude
Applied MathematicsPhysics
*PhysicsBurton, Ohio
Bailey Marie LogsdonEnvironmental and Field Biology
Findlay, Ohio
Austin David LouthCum Laude
Exercise Physiology*Clinical/Research
Harrod, Ohio
Travis MaenleApplied Mathematics
Physics*Philosophy
*PhysicsVaughnsville, Ohio
Hannah Katherine MartinExercise Physiology*Clinical/Research
Mason, Ohio
Sean P. McGillSport Management*Entrepreneurship
*MarketingFort Myers, Florida
†† Karsyn Irlynn McGinnManufacturing Technology
Applied RoboticsNapoleon, Ohio
Noah Edward McKeeSumma Cum LaudeExercise Physiology*Clinical/Research
Powell, Ohio
◊ Deano Loy McNeil, Jr.Summa Cum LaudeEducation Studies
Medina, Ohio
Joshua David MelegariPublic Health*Chemistry
West Salem, Ohio
Everett Daniel MeredithSumma Cum Laude
Honors ProgramEnvironmental and Field Biology
North Olmsted, Ohio
Megan Rae MeyerCum LaudeMathematics
Defiance, Ohio
Alyson K. MilksCum Laude
Environmental and Field Biology*Environmental Studies
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Elisabeth Suzanne MobberleyPublic HealthMinerva, Ohio
Ryan Jeffrey MowCum Laude
Construction Management*Business Administration
Macomb, Michigan
Mark Stephen NilesManufacturing Technology
*Manufacturing ManagementMiramar, Florida
Trystan Dehlani NormanCum Laude
Criminal JusticePsychology
*Clinical & Counseling PsychologyBatavia, Ohio
Joseph J. Nugent IIIExercise Physiology
*Corporate Fitness and Personal TrainerValparaiso, Indiana
Amanda Ri OhlerBiochemistry*Psychology
*Medical HumanitiesBrunswick, Ohio
Jeremiah Michael PalmerConstruction Management*Business Administration
Ostrander, Ohio
Samuel Charles PencilManufacturing Technology
*Manufacturing ManagementTipp City, Ohio
Morgan Sandra PetersCum Laude
Forensic Biology*Chemistry
*MusicColumbia Station, Ohio
Joshua Gary PettayConstruction Management*Business Administration
Massillon, Ohio
Samuel Ryan PowellSumma Cum Laude
Honors ProgramChemistry*Physics
*Applied Mathematics*American Chemistry Society Certified
Bellville, Ohio
Kruse Michael RanlyManufacturing Technology
*Manufacturing ManagementFort Recovery, Ohio
Brittany Renea RicciEarly Childhood Education
Milan, Ohio
†† Kayla Lauren RiemanMagna Cum Laude
StatisticsCommunication Studies
*Actuarial SciencePandora, Ohio
†† Max V. RobertsConstruction Management
Mansfield, Ohio
† Daniel Charles RohanAthletic Training
Hagerstown, Maryland
Bradley James RusselburgExercise Physiology
*Religion*Corporate Fitness and Personal Trainer
Bellbrook, Ohio
Andrew Nicholas SarnoSumma Cum Laude
Construction Management*Business Administration
Elida, Ohio
Rachel Marie ShipmanMagna Cum LaudeExercise Physiology*Clinical/ResearchNoblesville, Indiana
Matthew Joseph SibilaSumma Cum Laude
Physics*Mathematics*Astronomy
Zionsville, Indiana
Ellen SmeltzerMagna Cum LaudeExercise Physiology
*Biology*Clinical/ResearchFrankfort, Michigan
Ian Firth SmithMagna Cum Laude
Psychology*Biology
*Applied Statistics*Music
*Behavioral NeuroscienceEast Liverpool, Ohio
Tyler David SoltisConstruction Management
Northfield, Ohio
Allison Anne StevensSumma Cum Laude
Honors ProgramChemistry
*Applied Statistics*American Chemistry Society Certified
Naperville, Illinois
Sean Christopher SweeneyCum Laude
Exercise Physiology*Spanish
*Clinical/ResearchMorrow, Ohio
†† Cole M. TaborManufacturing Technology
*Manufacturing ManagementAda, Ohio
† Emma Constance TalleyStatistics
*Marketing*Data Analytics
*Applied StatisticsSpringfield, Ohio
† Moko TanakaCum Laude
Public Health*Applied Statistics
Tottori, Japan
Tyler Tamas TantoEnvironmental and Field Biology
Englewood, Ohio
Ryan Dean TatmanCum Laude
Construction Management*Business Administration
West Chester, Ohio
Jacob Hollis ThompsonMagna Cum Laude
BiologyWest Mansfield, Ohio
†† Corey Jonathon ThrushCum Laude
Statistics*Data Analytics
*Applied StatisticsCridersville, Ohio
Zachary Matthew VaughnExercise Physiology*Clinical/Research
Niles, Ohio
◊ Daniel Eric WaldmannSumma Cum Laude
Construction ManagementAmelia, Ohio
Jordan Nicole WeiserSumma Cum Laude
Honors ProgramPsychology*French
*Applied Statistics*Behavioral Neuroscience
Magnolia, Ohio
† Kurt Allan WollenhauptExercise Physiology*Clinical/Research
Delphos, Ohio
Alexander Jay WooldridgeSport Management
Fishers, Indiana
Emily Jo BakerMagna Cum Laude
NursingArlington, Ohio
Sydney Alexa BapstNursing
Grove City, Ohio
Allyson Nicole BeachyNursing
*Medical HumanitiesWest Jefferson, Ohio
Tavia Lynae BirnesserNursing
*Medical Humanities*Psychology
Columbiana, Ohio
Brittany Lynn BoltonNursing
Copley, Ohio
Alexis K. BurdenNursing
*Medical Humanities*Biology
Owensville, Ohio
Chelsea Cierra ClingerCum Laude
Nursing*Medical Humanities
Tiffin, Ohio
Ashley Gabrielle CompettiMagna Cum Laude
Nursing*Spanish
Columbus, Ohio
Tiffany Dalona DanowskiSumma Cum Laude
NursingNorwalk, Ohio
Jenna Avery DavisNursing
Lima, Ohio
Hannah Marie DennisonNursing
*Medical HumanitiesNew Philadelphia, Ohio
Avery Justine EwingNursing
Kokomo, Indiana
Kelsey Marie GainesNursing
Oak Hill, Ohio
Lexie Christine HessNursing
Mount Vernon, Ohio
Michael Brendan HigleyCum Laude
NursingCassopolis, Michigan
Abigail Nicole JaspersNursing
Cincinnati, Ohio
Aline KamataliNursing
Findlay, Ohio
Kaitlin Marie KearnsNursing
Yellow Springs, Ohio
Amber Rose KellerNursing
Bucyrus, Ohio
Kenneth Wayne Limes IIINursing
*Medical HumanitiesWaterville, Ohio
Hailey Elise MartinNursing
Millersburg, Ohio
Michelle Lynn McCalmontSumma Cum Laude
Honors ProgramNursing*French
Centerville, Ohio
Sydney Nicole McCluerCum Laude
NursingColumbus Grove, Ohio
Megan Kelly O’ConnorNursing
Easton, Connecticut
Briana Marie SchuttCum Laude
NursingKings Mills, Ohio
Amanda Ann SloanNursing
Sandusky, Ohio
Chrysa Marie SouresNursing
Webster, New York
Gabrielle Marie StewartNursing
Union, Kentucky
Jordan Elizabeth StiddCum Laude
NursingRichfield, Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Annalise Nichole DakeComputer Science*Criminal Justice
Lima, Ohio
Kenneth EatonSumma Cum Laude
Honors ProgramApplied Mathematics
Computer Science*Data Analytics
Scottsville, New York
Jarod Asher ExtineComputer Science
Lima, Ohio
Jordan T. HeitkampComputer Science
*Applied MathematicsMaria Stein, Ohio
†† Kenton Christopher Dimond JarvisEngineering Education
Port Clinton, Ohio
Bo Loring LenhardtComputer Science
Sewickley, Pennsylvania
Hayden Mitchell PackCum Laude
Computer Science*Criminal Justice
Lima, Ohio
Jacob Thomas SchollSumma Cum Laude
Honors ProgramComputer Science*Applied Statistics
Galloway, Ohio
Dylan R. StortsComputer Science
Corning, Ohio
The Thomas Jefferson Smull College of EngineeringClass of 2020
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering† Ali N. AlsayeghCivil Engineering
Sabah Alsalem, Kuwait
Caleb Thomas BryanMagna Cum LaudeCivil Engineering
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Seth David ConoverCivil Engineering*Co-op Program
Kenton, Ohio
Rebecca Ann DeaoCivil EngineeringArcanum, Ohio
†† Culloty Thomas DesautelleCivil Engineering
Marriottsville, Maryland
Christopher Michael DiMarcoCivil Engineering
Worthington, Ohio
Deana Macy FlanaganCivil Engineering*Co-op Program
Lima, Ohio
Sara Nicole FlorianSumma Cum LaudeCivil Engineering*Co-op Program
*Environmental EngineeringBroadview Heights, Ohio
Andrew Gerard GarciaCivil Engineering
Downers Grove, Illinois
Matthew Harrison KinnairdCivil Engineering
Dublin, Ohio
Riley LamisonCivil Engineering
Beaver, Pennsylvania
Jacqueline Elizabeth LohmanCum Laude
Civil EngineeringLiberty Township, Ohio
Andrew Scott MillerCivil Engineering
Walnut Creek, Ohio
Edward Patrick MoranCivil Engineering
Austin, Texas
Zachary Richard MorrisCivil Engineering
Findlay, Ohio
Samuel Foster NeffCivil Engineering
*Environmental EngineeringGainesville, Virginia
†† Connor PrestonCivil EngineeringCarmel, Indiana
Justin Alexander RayCum Laude
Civil EngineeringHilliard, Ohio
Drew Thomas RitzlerCum Laude
Civil Engineering*Business Administration
Tiffin, Ohio
Jacob Michael SchaferCum Laude
Civil Engineering*ManagementMadison, Ohio
Matthew T. SlesingerCivil Engineering
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Joseph Adam SlusherCivil EngineeringCovington, Ohio
Javon T. SmithCivil Engineering
Baltimore, Maryland
†† Ray Joe StahlSumma Cum LaudeCivil Engineering*Co-op Program
New Washington, Ohio
Seth Daniel TransueCum Laude
Civil EngineeringPlain City, Ohio
John Lukus BauerCum Laude
Computer EngineeringConvoy, Ohio
Tristan Bradly CiscoCum Laude
Computer Engineering*Applied Mathematics
Piqua, Ohio
Jacob Kenneth FrancisMagna Cum Laude
Computer Engineering*Applied Mathematics
Westerville, Ohio
Jeremiah Joseph GarmatterComputer Engineering
Rawson, Ohio
Grant Jacob PfeiferComputer Engineering
*Business AdministrationBucyrus, Ohio
†† Jackson K. RoudebushComputer Engineering
Alexandria, Ohio
Matthew William WalkerComputer Engineering
Hilliard, Ohio
James Ellis WeldayCum Laude
Computer Engineering*Co-op Program
Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Gregory W. FrittsHonors Program
Electrical Engineering*Computer Science
Dalton, Ohio
Sean Cooper LoweElectrical Engineering
Cambridge, Ohio
Bryan Philip PeckSumma Cum Laude
Honors ProgramElectrical Engineering
PhysicsApplied Mathematics
*PhysicsWesterville, Ohio
Zackary James Van DykeCum Laude
Electrical Engineering*Computer Science
*Applied MathematicsAlvordton, Ohio
Eiichi YokoyamaElectrical Engineering*Computer Science
*Applied Mathematics*Robotics
Osaka, Japan
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Mitchel Robert BrewerMechanical EngineeringEconomy, Pennsylvania
Kyle Anthony BrownMechanical Engineering
Saint Marys, Ohio
Dylan E. DolphMechanical Engineering
*Business Administration*Applied Mathematics
*Co-op Program*Aerospace Engineering
Canton, Ohio
Thomas Micheal FleserMechanical Engineering
Sunbury, Ohio
Mark Rowland FraseMechanical Engineering
Hilton, New York
Allen James GaudreauMechanical Engineering*Applied Mathematics
Avon, Ohio
◊ Zachary Wayne GeorgeMechanical Engineering*Applied Mathematics
Pandora, Ohio
Nicholas S. HarperMechanical Engineering
Canton, Ohio
Clayton B. JacksonMagna Cum Laude
Mechanical Engineering*Robotics
Hiram, Ohio
Kaci Lyn KidderMechanical Engineering
Huntsville, Ohio
Jacob Thomas KieckhaferMechanical EngineeringSheboygan, Wisconsin
Christian Paul KirchnerMechanical Engineering
*Co-op ProgramNorth Ridgeville, Ohio
Clayton Ross KnechtMechanical Engineering
Milford, Ohio
Alexander L. LareseMechanical Engineering
*Co-op ProgramHarrod, Ohio
Joseph Robert LawrenceSumma Cum Laude
Honors ProgramMechanical Engineering*Applied MathematicsCuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Megan Anne LoosCum Laude
Mechanical Engineering*Co-op ProgramMarysville, Ohio
Brittney Lynn MastersMechanical Engineering
Millersburg, Ohio
Joseph W. MileskiMechanical Engineering
Tiffin, Ohio
Kasie Dawn MoellerMechanical Engineering
Lima, Ohio
Haley M. MosesSumma Cum Laude
Mechanical EngineeringMason, Ohio
Garrett Cole NormanMechanical Engineering
*Co-op ProgramBatavia, Ohio
Kimberly Audine PartridgeMagna Cum Laude
Mechanical Engineering*Applied Mathematics
*Co-op ProgramWilliamston, Michigan
Chad Douglas PeverMechanical Engineering
*Co-op ProgramMt Blanchard, Ohio
Nicholas James PizutelliMechanical Engineering
Columbus, Ohio
Joseph Michael PoeppelmanMechanical Engineering*Applied Mathematics
*Co-op ProgramWapakoneta, Ohio
Nathan Christopher RauschMechanical Engineering
Marysville, Ohio
Michael Jacob RossMechanical Engineering
*Business AdministrationHinckley, Ohio
Joseph James SchulteMechanical Engineering
Copley, Ohio
Spencer T. SchulzeMechanical Engineering
Saint Henry, Ohio
Andrew Douglas SheltonMagna Cum Laude
Honors ProgramMechanical Engineering
*BioengineeringWilliamsville, New York
Joe J. SlechtaMechanical Engineering
*Co-op ProgramMantua, Ohio
Madeleine Jean StorrMagna Cum Laude
Mechanical Engineering*Mathematics
*Co-op ProgramBuffalo, New York
Kyle Wayne StrahmMechanical Engineering
Bluffton, Ohio
Joshua Phillip StumpMechanical Engineering
*Co-op ProgramLima, Ohio
Mallory Lorence TaylorMechanical Engineering
Olmsted Falls, Ohio
Isaac John TraderMechanical Engineering
Waterford, Ohio
Anthony Paul WeaverMechanical Engineering
Dalton, Ohio
Matthew Fremond WhiteMechanical Engineering
*Co-op ProgramPemberville, Ohio
Cole Anthony WilhelmCum Laude
Mechanical Engineering*Advanced EnergyOak Harbor, Ohio
Ian Michael ZaferakisMechanical Engineering
Liverpool, New York
Roger William ZeitsMechanical Engineering
*Co-op ProgramBluffton, Ohio
The James F. Dicke College of Business AdministrationClass of 2020
Master of Science in AccountingJonathan Michael Brazell
Summa Cum LaudeForensic Accounting and Audit Services
Marion, Ohio
Ledondrick ChapmanCum Laude
Forensic Accounting and Audit ServicesBedford, Ohio
Devin Daniel CurrenForensic Accounting and Audit Services
Canton, Ohio
†† Aaron C. DickersonMagna Cum Laude
Forensic Accounting and Audit ServicesLima, Ohio
†† Jessica Amber DillonSumma Cum Laude
Forensic Accounting and Audit ServicesStreetsboro, Ohio
†† Joshua David FosterMagna Cum Laude
Forensic Accounting and Audit ServicesDayton, Ohio
Joseph J. FrenchMagna Cum Laude
Forensic Accounting and Audit ServicesElgin, Illinois
† Heather Jo GerschutzCum Laude
Forensic Accounting and Audit ServicesAlvada, Ohio
†† Sean Patrick GradySumma Cum Laude
Forensic Accounting and Audit ServicesWillowick, Ohio
†† Taylor McKenzie GriffithForensic Accounting and Audit Services
Stow, Ohio
Brenden Darryl HadleyForensic Accounting and Audit Services
Bradenton, Florida
McKenna Brynn HostetlerMagna Cum Laude
Forensic Accounting and Audit ServicesPlain City, Ohio
Alexis Shanel JordanCum Laude
Forensic Accounting and Audit ServicesAda, Ohio
Trenton Blazer KramerCum Laude
Forensic Accounting and Audit ServicesRushsylvania, Ohio
†† Katherine Louise KurtzSumma Cum Laude
Forensic Accounting and Audit ServicesToledo, Ohio
† Lita R. LaCuestaCum Laude
Forensic Accounting and Audit ServicesLorain, Ohio
Corbin Michael MarkwoodSumma Cum Laude
Forensic Accounting and Audit ServicesPickerington, Ohio
Edward Grant NieszalaCum Laude
Forensic Accounting and Audit ServicesLambertville, Michigan
Kelleigh Ann PierMagna Cum Laude
Forensic Accounting and Audit ServicesMason, Michigan
† Samuel Lloyd ShookCum Laude
Forensic Accounting and Audit ServicesNew Philadelphia, Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Business AdministrationAustin Michael Allemeier
Marketing*Communication Studies
Elida, Ohio
Jeffrey Miles AndrewsManagement
*Political ScienceNew Baltimore, Michigan
Samantha Marie ArnoldMagna Cum Laude
Accounting*Management
Uhrichsville, Ohio
†† Nathan Eugene BakerSumma Cum Laude
ManagementBlue Rock, Ohio
Micah D. BarnesMarketing
*EntrepreneurshipPierpont, Ohio
Bayley BostonPharmaceutical and Healthcare Business
*Management*Marketing
Brookville, Ohio
Hannah Leigh BowenMagna Cum Laude
Marketing*Management
*Public RelationsOhio City, Ohio
Nicholas Richard BowenMagna Cum Laude
Marketing*Social Media
New Buffalo, Michigan
Abigail Nicole BrockCum LaudeMarketing
Public RelationsAkron, Ohio
Jared Patrick ButcherMarketing
*Entrepreneurship*Customer Relationship Management
*Integrated Marketing CommunicationMechanicsburg, Ohio
†† Connor Nathaniel ChristianMarketing
Gallipolis, Ohio
Cody Wayne ClarkManagement
Bellbrook, Ohio
Shane Ross CornettManagement*Marketing
Hilliard, Ohio
◊ Wesley Michael DavenportCum Laude
Management*Business Intelligence
Downers Grove, Illinois
Ashley Lin DentingerCum Laude
Public RelationsMarketing
*Social MediaAnna, Ohio
Kelsey Marie DorfmeisterAccounting
*ManagementHolland, Ohio
Kenneth James ErnstMagna Cum Laude
Honors ProgramFinance
Fairview Park, Ohio
Ethan Mark FlemmingCum Laude
Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Business*Marketing
*Business AnalyticsPowell, Ohio
Ian Patrick FogleCum LaudeAccounting
West Mansfield, Ohio
†† Dominic Matthew FoutzPharmaceutical and Healthcare Business
*Manufacturing ManagementMassillon, Ohio
Sota FujimotoSumma Cum Laude
Marketing*Business Analytics
Shizuoka, Japan
†† Olivia Kaitlyn GeslerPharmaceutical and Healthcare Business
*MarketingWapakoneta, Ohio
Brandon Michael GrigsbyMagna Cum Laude
Accounting*Criminal Justice
Columbus Grove, Ohio
Ryan Andrew GroehlMarketing*Design
Marysville, Ohio
Chelsea Elizabeth GroffMagna Cum Laude
ManagementVersailles, Ohio
Lydia Marie HerrnsteinCum LaudeMarketingTiro, Ohio
Jacey Elaine HigbieAccounting*Finance
Elida, Ohio
Ireland Dance HoffmanPharmaceutical and Healthcare Business
*Marketing*Business Analytics
Defiance, Ohio
Chandler James HolesovskyAccounting
Bedford, Ohio
Benjamin David HoodAccounting
Cincinnati, Ohio
†† Brian Michael HorningManagement
*EntrepreneurshipAkron, Ohio
†† Akari KajiwaraMagna Cum Laude
MarketingTokyo, Japan
Ryan Patrick KelleyMagna Cum Laude
Accounting*Finance
*Criminal JusticeNorth Ridgeville, Ohio
Megan L. KerrSumma Cum Laude
Accounting*Data Analytics
Bowling Green, Ohio
Jonathan Edward KetchelMagna Cum Laude
Accounting*Finance
Mount Vernon, Ohio
Logan Michael KieklakManagement
*EntrepreneurshipBroadview Heights, Ohio
Victoria Elizabeth KingMagna Cum Laude
AccountingWest Jefferson, Ohio
Kristin Lynn LangstonSumma Cum Laude
AccountingManagement
Versailles, Ohio
Megan Elizabeth LotzAccountingLima, Ohio
†† Brenden Connor MedinaMagna Cum Laude
AccountingLorain, Ohio
† Teryl Justin Mershon, Jr.Accounting
Toledo, Ohio
David L. MillerManagement
Seven Hills, Ohio
Brant Austin MortonManagement
Fishers, Indiana
Kyle Thomas NeffSumma Cum Laude
Honors ProgramAccounting*Finance
Sagamore Hills, Ohio
Martrina Ishan ParksCum LaudeAccounting
*ManagementColumbus, Ohio
Ian Thomas PenninoAccounting*Finance
*Business AnalyticsVernon, New Jersey
†† Jared Scott PolingAccountingLima, Ohio
Frank David Ramirez, Jr.Accounting
Tracy, California
† Joseph J. RinicellaAccountingSolon, Ohio
Brian Philip RuffiniMagna Cum Laude
Accounting*Business Analytics
*MarketingDennison, Ohio
Dominic James SaraManagement*Marketing
Marysville, Ohio
Morgan Elizabeth SarverMarketing
*Public RelationsPlain City, Ohio
John Harrison SchallerAccounting*Finance
*Communication StudiesBowling Green, Ohio
†† Jennifer Marie SchatzerAccounting*Finance
Rockford, Ohio
†† Kasey Lane SchroederPharmaceutical and Healthcare Business
*Human Resources ManagementLebanon, Ohio
Tonia Jo SellickCum LaudeAccounting
Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Business*Accounting
Ada, Ohio
Hannah Lauryn SmithSumma Cum Laude
ManagementCincinnati, Ohio
†† Gabrielle S. SprinkleMagna Cum Laude
MarketingGreenville, Ohio
John Michael SternastyMagna Cum Laude
Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Business*Finance
*Business AnalyticsAkron, Ohio
Kylelyn Elizabeth StuartPharmaceutical and Healthcare Business
*Management*Human Resource Management
Ada, Ohio
†† Laura Nicole SumnerAccounting
Portage, Michigan
† Genki TofukuAccounting
Tochigi, Japan
Jewel Nickolas VealManagement
*Communication Studies*Human Resources
Columbus, Ohio
Thomas Allen Vlasek, Jr.Cum Laude
FinanceRichfield, Ohio
Abbigail Laine Von SteinManagement
*Human ResourcesNew Washington, Ohio
†† Troy Michael WagnerAccounting*Finance
Liberty Township, Ohio
◊ Daniel Eric WaldmannSumma Cum Laude
ManagementAmelia, Ohio
Alexis R. WatkinsMagna Cum Laude
Marketing*Entrepreneurship
*Customer Relationship ManagementCanal Fulton, Ohio
Haley Lynn WatkinsManagement
*EntrepreneurshipBellefontaine, Ohio
Holton WatsonManagement
*Entrepreneurship*Human Resources
Broward County, Florida
Maxwell Joseph WeesePharmaceutical and Healthcare Business
*MarketingColumbus, Ohio
Jacklyne Rose WoodsCum LaudeMarketing
*PsychologyFairborn, Ohio
Nolan Hunter YahrmarktMarketing
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Takashi YuzawaMarketing
Shizuoka, Japan
Academic Attire
Academic attire dates back at least to the 14th century. Its origin is attributed to ecclesiastical influence, to the need for warmth in unheated rooms used by medieval scholars, and to avoidance of “excess in apparel” by wearing a long gown. Ultimately, a system developed of distinctive caps, gowns and hoods denoting the institution that granted the degree, the field of learning in which the degree was earned, and the level of the degree — bachelor, master or doctorate.
American universities, unlike those of England and Europe, have adopted a standard code of academic costume in which the cut and material of the gown, the color of the tassel on the cap, and the pattern and colors of the hood all have special significance.
Bachelors’ gowns are closed at the throat and have long, pointed sleeves. Masters’ gowns may be worn open or closed and have long, oblong sleeves, square and closed at the end, the arms coming through slits near the wrist. Doctors’ gowns, worn open or closed, are faced with velvet and have full, bell-shaped sleeves. Each sleeve carries three bars of velvet, called chevrons. Trustees, presidents and marshals of colleges or universities may wear caps and gowns which are especially designed and colored.
Academic caps are usually mortarboards, though soft caps are also worn. The cap is black; the tassel is black or the color appropriate to the discipline or field of study, or for a doctor’s cap it may be gold.
The hood gives color and real meaning to the academic costume. The color of the lining identifies the university granting the highest degree held by the wearer. The color of the trim indicates the field of learning in which the degree is received.
Colors of Fields of Learning
Arts, Letters, Humanities .......................................... White Nursing ................................................................... Apricot Commerce, Business .................................................. Drab Pharmacy .........................................................Olive Green Education ...........................................................Light Blue Philosophy ..........................................................Dark Blue Engineering .............................................................Orange Physical Education ............................................ Sage Green Fine Arts ...................................................................Brown Public Service ................................................ Peacock Blue Law .......................................................................... Purple Science ......................................................... Golden Yellow Library Science ........................................................ Lemon Theology .................................................................. Scarlet Music ..........................................................................Pink
Colors of Selected Institutions
Bowling Green State University .......................................................................................... Burnt Orange and BrownButler University ............................................................................................................................... Blue and WhiteCornell University .............................................................................................................................. Red and WhiteDrake University ............................................................................................................................... Blue and WhiteHarvard University ....................................................................................................................................... CrimsonIndiana University ...................................................................................................................... Crimson and CreamKent State University ........................................................................................................................... Gold and BlueOhio University ...............................................................................................................................Green and WhitePurdue University ...............................................................................................................................Black and GoldSamford University ................................................................................................................................Blue and RedSUNY at Buffalo ......................................................................................................................Royal Blue and WhiteThe Ohio State University ................................................................................................................. Scarlet and GrayUniversity of Iowa ..............................................................................................................................Gold and BlackUniversity of Michigan .............................................................................................................Maize and Azure BlueUniversity of Notre Dame ................................................................................................................... Blue and GoldUniversity of the Pacific .................................................................................................................. Orange and Black
The Legacy of Commencement Awarding academic degrees to signify reaching a certain level in a branch of learning goes back at least eight centuries, even prior to the creation of universities. In the twelfth century, large bodies of students would gather together in one place, as they did in Paris and Bologna. In such a scholarly milieu, some naturally decided on a career in teaching. Their first step was to become baccalaureus, a status that then required the student to continue coursework under the direction of scholars. Following more years of study, the student was admitted to a select circle of teachers through a series of special initiation rites. The installation in a teaching post followed practices of Roman Law among students in Paris. Some vestiges of the ceremony are seen in today’s commencement exercises, namely the investment with a square cap. The new master would embark upon his teaching career with his first lecture, his inceptio, meaning commencement. From these origins has come our commencement, a special academic ceremony for the purpose of awarding degrees, which begins and ends with an academic procession. As a descendant of clerical processions of the churches, it is carried out with great dignity and impressiveness. All participants wear the academic regalia appropriate to their highest degree. Faculty members process in order of their academic rank, with senior full professors first, followed by their colleagues of successively lower rank. The procession is formed in ranks of two except for special dignitaries or honorees who may walk alone. The entire procession is headed by a senior faculty member bearing an ornate institutional banner and another serving as grand marshal and carrying the institutional mace, a traditional emblem of authority of the bearer. The high point of the commencement program is the hooding ceremony and awarding of degrees. Placing a hood on the shoulders of the graduate is the time-honored gesture denoting the investiture of the degree. Since this practice is most often retained solely for advanced degrees in contemporary commencement exercises, today’s bachelor’s degree recipients symbolize the hooding through the simple act of moving the tassel on the cap from the right to the left side. Only a few institutions maintain the practice — as we do at Ohio Northern University — of the candidate receiving their diploma at the commencement ceremony. Evolving culture and customs have changed the details of awarding degrees. Yet it remains a rich and memorable experience for participants and witnesses, a ceremony sensitive to tradition and conveying great significance in the lives of the new graduates.
A Note to Guests Today will be many things — historical, fun, solemn, reminiscent, dignified, joyful, a repository of deep and long-lasting memories. Graduates will be honored by faculty and administration. Parents, relatives, spouses and friends will be stirred and warmed by the entire commencement experience. With this in mind, we ask everyone’s cooperation in making the day as smooth and orderly as possible. Following a few rules of courtesy will help ensure this. We ask that everyone limit talking, speak quietly, avoid walking in and out of the field house while ceremonies are in progress, refrain from leaving early, and in general help maintain an atmosphere of polite decorum. We are honored to have you with us today and appreciate your cooperation in making this an especially enjoyable day for everyone involved. Thank you.
PhotographsThe University has arranged for each graduate to be photographed receiving the diploma. Graduates receive information from the photographer prior to the ceremony for ordering photographs. Guests are permitted to take photographs from their seats.
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