YSU HONORS CONVOCATION Award winners

Twenty-five faculty members and hundreds of students were honored April 18 at Youngstown State University's 47th annual Honor's Convocation in Stambaugh Auditorium. The honorees were:
2005-06
DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR AWARDS
Teaching: James Andrews, physics and astronomy; Joseph Babisch, art; Richard C. Baringer, educational administration, research, and foundations; Alfred Bright, art; Richard C. Mitchell, art; Nicole M. Mullins, human performance and exercise science; Douglas M. Price, civil/environmental and chemical engineering; George Yates, mathematics and statistics.
Scholarship: Javed Alam, civil/environmental and chemical engineering; Michael Crescimanno, physics and astronomy; Rangamohan V. Eunni, management; J. Douglas Faires, mathematics and statistics; Nancy C. Landgraff, physical therapy; Scott A. Leonard, English; Sheen X. Liu, accounting and finance; Bruce N. Waller, philosophy and religious studies.
Public service: Brendan Minogue, philosophy and religious studies; Fred Owens, communication and theater; Nancy Sweeney, counseling and special education; Nancy H. Wagner, nursing.
University service: Diana L. Fagan, biological sciences; Shirley M. Keller, social work; Sandra W. Stephan, English; William G. Sturrus, physics and astronomy.
Watson Award: Joseph Mosca, social work.
UNIVERSITY AWARDS
Neil D. Humphrey Scholarship: Barbara M. Riebe of Youngstown.
Youngstown State University Women's Club Scholarships: Dana L. Broomes of New Castle Pa. and Kristy McCoy of Boardman.
Martha K. Shuster Memorial Scholarships: Kelly Combs of New Middletown, Charles Thayer of East Liverpool and Orsolya Dunai of Austintown.
American Association of University Women Scholarships: Olympia C. Scott-Feagins of Youngstown and Rebecca Sobinovsky of McDonald.
The Mary B. Smith Scholarship: Susan Belanger of Hanoverton.
Mary B. Smith Outstanding Woman Scholar Award: Melissa McGouldrick of Youngstown.
John R. Loch Scholarship: Angela Kwallek of Ravenna.
Mavrigian-Grim Scholar: Emilie G. Lape of Youngstown.
Theodore P. and Evelyn H. Chengelis Memorial Scholarships: George Mazoros of Campbell and Steve Stamos of Campbell.
Paul E. Martin Scholarships: Michelle Dockry of Austintown, Thomas Shimko of Girard, and Daniel Thomas of Youngstown.
Mended Heart, Chapter 7 of Youngstown Scholarships: Erin Ludwig of East Liverpool and Kristy Wilkerson of McDonald.
R. E. Mills Mudville Fire Company Scholarships: Maria Carbon of Canfield, Lindsay Cobey of Canfield, Andrew Croutch of Youngstown, Dustin Harvey of Girard, Daniel Hug of Youngstown, Linda Lockiec of Boardman, Margaret Russo of Youngstown, Marie Russo of Boardman, Melissa Russo of Youngstown, and Elizabeth Smith of Burghill.
Protestant Campus Ministries Scholarship: Scarlette Stapleton of Struthers.
Quest 2006 Outstanding Undergraduate Presentation Scholarship: Jonathan Duran of New Springfield, computer information systems.
Quest 2006 Outstanding Graduate Presentation Scholarship: Thomas Pittman of Austintown, English.
Freshman Readers Annual Essay Awards: John Gligor III of Youngstown, first place, and Alyssa Balog of Youngstown, second place.
The Youngstown Area Federation of Women's Clubs, Inc. Scholarship: Mandy Pavlicko of Austintown.
The Vindicator Awards: Molly Smith of Defiance, Diana Awad of Canfield, Sarah Wakefield of Youngstown, Angela L. Speece of North Jackson.
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Quest 2006 Dean's Award: Abigail Colucci of Canfield, English; Amber Hromyak of Austintown and Molly M. Smith of Youngstown, sociology and anthropology; Pamela Martin of Warren, physics and sstronomy.
Clarence P. Gould Society Membership: Seniors, Jaryl Altomare of Warren, Jessica Carney of Columbus, Michelle Canatsey of West Farmington, Darcy Davis of Amsterdam, Kate Florig of Youngstown, Kristen Fraley of New Springfield, Lisa M. Garofali of Masury, Brian Hamilton of Canfield, Timothy Hanek of Youngstown, John Hird of Poland, Lindsy Hitesman of Austintown, Malav Joshi of North Lima, Brian Katz of Boardman, Coletta Mace of East Claridon, Hayley McEwing of Boardman, Christopher McKee of Girard, Michael Miladore of Canfield, Chad Miller of Poland, Kathleen Robles of New Castle, Pa., Ashlee Russo of Boardman, Laura Schnegg of Dublin, Molly Smith of Defiance, Joshua Taylor of Brookfield, John Vogel of Mineral Ridge, Jessica Wagner of Cortland, Homer Wiland of Canfield.
Juniors, Michael Chichak of Youngstown, Tracy Olin of Warren, Carrianne Ricker of New Springfield, Gerald Smith of Brookfield, Tia Thompson of Ellwood City, Pa.
Karl W. Dykema Scholarship: Barbara Riebe of Youngstown. David S. Ives Humanities Scholarships: Shannon M. Baker of North Lima, Jeffrey L. Roemer of Youngstown.
Albert W. and Adele Krotzer Scholarships: Tara Cruickshank of Youngstown, Lisa M. Garofali of Masury, Joseph M. Martin of Wellsville.
Myron C. Wick Scholarships in the Physical Sciences: Brandon Latronica of Mineral Ridge and Dominic J. Vigarino of Youngstown.
Ohio Chapter American Institute of Chemists Award: Iulia Sacui of Canfield.
CRC Freshman Chemistry: Andrew McCain of Homeworth.
Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry: William Karnofel of Columbiana.
Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh Award: Roberto Risi of Youngstown.
American Chemical Society Award (Penn-Ohio Section):
Tara Cruickshank of Youngstown.
American Chemical Society Student Affiliates Awards: Shamone Gore of Austintown and Cortney Hoch of Hubbard.
Irwin Cohen Scholarship for Undergraduate Research in Chemistry: William Karnofel of Columbiana.
Jacob and Yetta Lerner Memorial Scholarship: Tara Cruickshank of Youngstown.
Scudder Organic Chemistry Award: David Martin of Warren.
Scudder Physical Chemistry Award: Jessica Williams of New Middletown.
Ralph E. Yingst Scholarship in Chemistry: William Karnofel of Columbiana.
Hypercube Scholars Award: Roberto Risi of Youngstown.
National Business Education Association Award of Merit: Patricia J. Missos of New Middletown.
Joseph E. Smith Award in Economics: Joseph Wilhelm of Youngstown.
Paul J. and Marguerite K. Thomas Scholarships: Vincent Krpicak of North Lima, Chun Phokaisawan of Youngstown and
Jack White of North Lima.
Charles Baird Memorial Awards: Abigail Colucci of Canfield and Stephanie Studzinski of Youngstown.
Gary L. Green Award: Diana Awad of Canfield.
M. Virginia Hare Scholarships: Cristina Cala of Youngstown, Marina Hanes of Canfield, Kathleen Libecco of Warren, Jessica Troy of Youngstown.
Rosalie Hewitt Scholarship in English: Angie DeNicholas of Youngstown.
Robert W. Peterson Scholarship: Keith Logan of Youngstown.
Margaret I. Pfau Scholarships: Katherine Kenyhercz of Canfield and Carrianne Ricker of New Springfield.
John Rowland English Scholarship: Laura Mistovich of Youngstown.
Anne Bernard Schafer Scholarship: Howard R. Reese of Boardman.
David S. and Sandor D. Ives Memorial Scholarship: David W. Parker of Findlay.
Beca Espa & ntilde;ola Scholarships: Maria C. Gerner of Leetonia and Bethany L. Hinton of McDonald.
Wolves Club of Youngstown Italian Award: Marybelle Jusino of Canfield.
Evangelos Michelakis Meshel Memorial Award in Greek: Cortney Parsons of Poland.
Lewis B. and Retta Miller Outstanding Geography Paper Award: Paul Crabtree of Farmdale.
Vere Stalker Shaklee and Nina Pierce Shaklee Outstanding Geography Major Award: Jason J. DeLisio of Avon.
Environmental Studies Support Fund Awards: Michelle Canatsey of West Farmington and Karl Yarabenetz of Youngstown.
Everette C. "Bud" Abram Geology Scholarships: Franklin Horvath of Youngstown and Adam Miller of Farmdale.
Harris Scholarships: Franklin Horvath of Youngstown and Adam Miller of Farmdale.
Ikram Khawaja Oustanding Geology/Environmental Studies Student Award: Nicholas J. Smith of Defiance.
B'nai B'rith History Award: Nathan Pavalko of Poland.
Mary Anne Gable Undergraduate Award: Petra Knapp of Akron.
Department of History, Chairman's Award: Jean Steele of New Castle, Pa.
Department of History, Undergraduate Essay Award: Nathan Pavalko of Poland.
Phi Alpha Theta Award:Jonathan Kinser of Williamsfield.
Anne M. Darling Award: Lisa Trinkaus of Salem.
Joseph E. Hill Award: Samuel DiRocco of Leetonia.
B.J. Yozwiak Mathematics Award: David C. Gohlke of Youngstown.
Outstanding Senior Mathematics Awards: Nicole A. Cunningham of Boardman and Rebecca I. Grove of Farmdale.
Theodosius L. Demen Award for Outstanding Achievement in Statistics: Timothy J. Hanek of Youngstown.
Evangelos Michelakis Meshel Scholarship: Joshua C. Taylor of Brookfield.
Sister Jean Gillespie Memorial Award in Religious Studies: Michael C. Santilli of Hermitage Pa.
Albert A. Guerrieri Jr. Memorial Scholarship: Brandon Latronica of Mineral Ridge.
Frank Clark Physics Award: Brian Hamilton of Canfield.
John and Lina Moteff Scholarships: John Hoffman of Petersburg and Jessica Shipman of Youngstown.
Thomas J. Carney Scholarship: Gina Peretti of Youngstown.
Clingan Jackson Award: Angela Kwallek of Ravenna.
Friends of Bill Binning Scholarship for Public Service: Gerald Smith of Brookfield.
John C. Vitullo Scholarship Award: Cletus Pulliam of Youngstown.
Mary G. Guterba Psychology Student Award: Emilie G. Lape of Poland.
Charles W. Dobson Memorial Research Award: Arthur Zalewski of Youngstown.
WILLIAMSON COLLEGE
OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Quest 2006 Dean's Award: Suzanne Durochia of Poland, undergraduate, marketing, Kathryn Williams of Atwater, undergraduate, marketing.
William W. Battin Scholarship: Megan Sovik of Youngstown.
Chase Scholarship in Business: Richard Marsico of Poland.
Alan and Carole Cope Scholarship: William Leek of Warren.
Cope Farm Equipment Scholarship: Shawanda Boss-McIntosh of Warren.
Credit Reporting Services Scholarships: Rachel Beatty of Sharon Pa., Hasan Ghayur of Canfield, Natalie Hryronak of Boardman and Gregory M. Kokosko of Cortland.
The Home Savings and Loan Company Scholarships: Anthony Catalano of Poland and Vanessa Weikart of Leetonia.
Thomas H. Kennedy Entrepreneurial Scholarships: Ashley Basile of Poland and Sherry Borys of Struthers.
F.W. "Bill" Knecht III Scholarship: Michael Shaffer of Boardman.
Albert W. and Adele Krotzer Scholarships: Orsolya Dunai of Austintown, Elizabeth Klingensmith of Youngstown and Danielle Sweat of East Palestine.
Robert P. Mayberry Sr. Scholarship: William Leek of Warren.
National Association of Purchasing Management, Youngstown District Inc. Scholarships: Kolton Codner of Poland and Carly Susor of Youngstown.
National City Bank Scholarship in Business: Sheri Foraker of Austintown.
Peter George Parthemos Scholarship: Joyce Ruggeri of Austintown.
J. Ronald Pittman Memorial Scholarship: Bernadeta Wilkins of New Castle.
Youngstown Traffic Club Inc. Scholarship: James Good of Hubbard.
American Society of Women Accountants Scholarship: Mary M. Toomey of Boardman.
Cohen and Company Awards: Shawn P. Barber of Austintown and Matthew E. Williams of Niles.
First National Bank Scholarship: Gregory M. Kokosko of Cortland.
Abe Harshman Scholarship Award: Alycia Varga of Struthers.
Institute of Financial Education,Youngstown Chapter #2 Awards: Jamie Pascarella of Boardman and Matthew D. Ucchino of Poland.
Arthur L. Jones Scholarships: Stefanie Platton of Canfield, Gina N. Sciortino of Youngstown, and Janice Tattrie of Youngstown.
John V. Maglery Scholarship: Jarrod A. Perry of Warren.
Dean Robert L. Miller and the Department of Accounting and Finance Memorial Scholarships: Jaime Kudary of Mineral Ridge, and Sherri Orr of Boardman.
Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants Scholarships: Walter A. Lenhart Jr. of Struthers and Michael L. Shaffer of Boardman.
Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants, Wives' Auxiliary Scholarship: Kimberly Jenkins of Hubbard.
William Petrych Memorial Scholarships: Shereen Z. Esmail of Youngstown, Majorie A. Ford of Kinsman, and Sarah Hilliard of Hubbard.
Paul J. and Marguerite K. Thomas Scholarships: Karen L. Deley of Youngstown, Jennifer Gaydosh of Warren, and John L. Maro of Struthers.
Youngstown State University Institute on Taxation Scholarships: Kathleen A. Artrip of Leetonia, Gregory Dudash of Youngstown, and Angela Duskey of Boardman.
BEEGHLY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Quest 2006 Dean's Award: Maureen Donofrio of Youngstown, graduate, educational administration, research, and foundations; Catherine Krupko of Homeworth, undergraduate, teacher education.
Florence Amon Scholarship: Heather Stirling of Cortland.
Edward F. Bradish Memorial Scholarship: Tamara Nero of Lowellville.
Frieda F. Chapman Award: Emily von Philp of Cortland.
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Scholarship: Kathryn Hanuscak of Canfield.
Delta Kappa Gamma Society, Mu Chapter Scholarship: Candice Williams of Youngstown.
Department of Special Education Award: Holly Pekalla of Youngstown.
Lions Club of Youngstown Special Education Scholarship: Gina Orlando of Berlin Center.
Lena and Rudolph Centofanti Scholarships: Rhonda Brocious of Austintown and Heather Stirling of Cortland.
Bartley and Sarah Doyle Scholarship: Kristi Reidy of East Palestine.
Anjulie Fitzsimons-Keegan Scholarship: Maureen Wingard of Canfield.
Thomas G. and Ellen H. Fitzsimons Scholarship: Jennifer Hull of Youngstown.
William J. Fitzsimons Scholarship: Kristen Lape of Poland.
Fleming Education Scholarships: Kathryn Hanuscak of Canfield and Jacob Terlecki of Youngstown.
Bernadine Marinelli Memorial Scholarships: Janice K. Harasyn of Austintown and Jane V. Hill of Youngstown.
State Teachers Retirement System Scholarship: Greg Gahris of Brookfield.
Helen Edward Stoll Scholarships: Jennifer Hull, Jessica Mazei and Holly Pekalla, all of Youngstown.
Thomas M. and Evelyn V. Stephens Scholarship: Ashley Noday of Rogers.
Esther H. Strickland Scholarship: Kathryn Hanuscak of Canfield.
Sarah Throop Scholarship: Kimberly Wehr of Boardman.
George M. Wilcox Award: Daniel R. Miller of Mineral Ridge.
McCullough Williams Jr. Scholarships: Leslie Tabor of Niles and
Dennis Simmons of Youngstown.
WILLIAM RAYEN
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & amp; TECHNOLOGY
Quest 2006 Dean's Awards: Christopher Hritz of Canfield, undergraduate, industrial and systems Engineering; Mohammad Hassan of Youngstown, Bijan Hosseininejad of Youngstown, Dusan Stefanovic of Youngstown, Stephen Timko of Warren, undergraduate team, electrical, computer, and chemical engineering; Adam Brink of Brookfield, Scott Herriott of Youngstown, James McCoy of Leetonia, Jacob Yorkovich of Canfield, undergraduate team, mechanical and industrial engineering; Michael Bethany of Canfield, Rebecca Grove of Farmdale, Jammie McCale of McDonald, Andrew Naples of Canfield, and Martin Thiemar of Poland, undergraduate team, mechanical and industrial engineering; Matthew Campbell of Volant, Pa., Eric Latimer of Youngstown, Justin Scholes of Mentor, undergraduate team, mechanical and industrial rngineering; Pamela Roussel of Youngstown, Matthew Law of Huron, Patrick Pisciuneri of Boardman, Emmanuel Rettos of Wellsville, James Westerburg of Kane, Pa., undergraduate team, mechanical and industrial engineering.
American Institute of Chemical Engineers Donald F. Othmer Award: Alex Gedra of North Jackson.
American Institute of Chemists Award: Christopher Wilfong of Lowellville.
Paul C. Luginbill Chemical Engineering Award: Carlie Ghioldi of Canfield.
Omega Chi Epsilon Award: Anthony Bukta of Edinburg, Pa.
Ronald J. Hepp Memorial Award: Anthony J. Solic of Poland.
Nicola and Rocchina Richley Memorial Scholarship: Douglas Jenkins of New Castle, Pa.
MS Consultants Award in Civil Engineering Technology: Gregory S. Knoyer of Niles.
Michael A. Rigo Memorial Scholarship: Robert J. Kotel of McDonald.
Ohio Space Grant Consortium Scholarships: Justin Crunkleton of New Castle, Pa., and William B. Tutor of Niles.
COLLEGE OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS
Quest 2006 Dean's Award: Angela L. Speece of North Jackson, undergraduate, art; Matthew Valnes of Youngstown, undergraduate, Dana School of Music.
Clarence P. Gould Society Membership: Matthew Valnes of West Fargo, N.D., senior; Lauren Glover of Negley, junior.
Dean's Award (Department of Art): Angela L. Speece of North Jackson.
Dean's Award (Department of Communication and Theater): Rachael Lewis of Canfield.
Dean's Award (Dana School of Music): Timothy Shade of Youngstown.
George Meshel Scholarship: David Mauerman of Youngstown.
Joseph Salvatore Award: Wendy McCulley of Mars, Pa.
Sen. Harry Meshel Scholarships: Paul Batchelor-Glader of Akron and Christopher Coles of Cleveland.
Mary P. Rigo Memorial Scholarship: Christina Pong of Youngstown.
Richard A. Martin and Aurora Ragini-Martin Piano Award: Erin Best of Cortland.
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Collegiate Honor Award: Timothy Hampton of Lakewood.
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Scholastic Award: Mark Awad of Canfield.
Sigma Alpha Iota Collegiate Honor Award: Christine Lucivjansky of Boardman.
Sigma Alpha Iota Scholastic Award: Julie Johnston of Girard.
DR. DOMINIC A./HELEN M. BITONTE
COLLEGE OF HEALTH & amp; HUMAN SERVICES
Quest 2006 Dean's Award: Stephanie Hughes of Alliance, graduate, criminal justice; Patricia Milam of North Royalton, undergraduate, allied health.
Nicholas Paraska Scholarship: Terri S. Phelps of Youngstown.
Health-O-Rama Scholarships: Jessica L. Gifford and Christy Morgan, both of Youngstown, Amanda L. Shirey of Canfield, and Karen E. Werblan of Girard.
James W. DeGarmo Scholarships: Susan D. Belanger of Hanoverton, Kari L. Crawford of Warren, Randi S. DiGennaro of New Castle, Pa., Jason M. Ludban of Boardman, Robert H. Ritzler of New Middletown.
Corydon Palmer Dental Society Awards: Sarah Peterson of East Liverpool and Brandy Parker of Mercer, Pa.
Eta Sigma Gamma Leadership Award: Julia Walker of Petersburg.
Community Health Scholarship Award: Barbara Karlen of Salem.
School Health Education Scholarship Award: Matthew Cluse of Mineral Ridge.
Outstanding Human Ecology Student Award: Jessica Plutt of Mentor.
Jean Abul-Ela Graduation Prize: Steffanie Kolovich of Newton Falls.
Mary J. Beaubien Human Ecology Alumni Scholarship: Michelle Prox of Warren.
Ilajean Feldmiller Academic Award: Ashley Jones of Youngstown.
Ilajean Feldmiller Scholarships: Tina Dorinski, Ashley Jones, and Daniel Hug, all of Youngstown, Amanda Holt of Struthers, Rebecca Madden of East Liverpool, Laura Paden of Boardman.
Jermaine Hopkins Academic Scholarship: Daniel Hug of Youngstown.
Lisa Anne Sabella Scholarship: Katherine Krichko of Boardman.
Human Performance and Exercise Science Department Scholarships: Mandi Campana of Hubbard and Casey Dick of Youngstown.
Robert and Dorothy Anderson Scholarship in Nursing: Lalah Iacobucci of Boardman.
Thomas W. Crogan Memorial Scholarship: Myrande Brooks of Youngstown.
Maria LaConte Hackman Scholarships: Kelly Clark of Hanoverton, Natalie Marsh of Warren, Janna Skubiak and Jacqueline Wiliams, both of Youngstown, Pamela Walko of Canfield.
Hynes-Finnegan Scholarships in Nursing: Robert Daniluk of Girard, Amanda Lingenfelter of Hubbard, Stephanie Navarra and Andria Simmons, both of Youngstown, Emily Thomas of Lowellville.
Ohio Nurses Association District 3 Lori Grenich Award: Brian Gaucher of Poland.
Woman's Board of Western Reserve Care System Awards for Excellence in Nursing: Tracy Donnelly of Boardman, Cristi Mayle of Lisbon, Andrea Shaughnessy of New Springfield, Kristy Wilkerson of McDonald.
Tejinder S. Bal Respiratory Care Scholarship: Jill Ebersbach of Salem.
Burdman Undergraduate Scholarship: Christine Hukari of Newton Falls.
Syretha F. Cooper Memorial Scholarship in Social Work: Valerie McDowell of Youngstown.
Kimberly Ann DeOnofrio Memorial Scholarship: Brie Sudzina of Youngstown.
Joan Ferry DiGiulio Scholarship: Christine Shaw of East Liverpool.
Mary Ferry Memorial Paper Awards: Tiffany Anderson of Youngstown, first place, Deatrice Traylor of Youngstown, second place.
Gerald Janosik Memorial Social Work Scholarship: Crystal Moore of Youngstown.
Barbara Lewis Roberts Memorial Scholarship: Kathryn Quaintance of New Middletown.
Rubini Michelakis Meshel Scholarship: Miguelina Feliz of Austintown.
Patricia L. Pavlick Memorial Scholarship: Crystal Moore of Youngstown.
Bruce A. Roberts Memorial Scholarship: Melanie Genova of New Waterford.
Mary Zetzer Scholarship in Social Work: Cheri Quade of Boardman.
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES & amp; RESEARCH
Quest 2006 Dean's Award: Lindsay Hunter of Youngstown, graduate, biological sciences; Thomas Pittman of Austintown, graduate, English.
Scudder Graduate Teaching Award: Lemuel Carlisle of Youngstown.
James A. Reeder Graduate Scholarship Award: Glen Cox of Dayton.
Charles Singler Environmental Science Scholarship: Ginger R. Cartright of Youngstown.
B'nai B'rith History Graduate Award: Charles Davis of Streetsboro.
Marion E. Blum Graduate Essay Award: Michael Samek of Aliquippa, Pa.
Mary Anne Gable Graduate Award: Victoria Moore of Lowellville.
Shlomo Moskovits Graduate Research Award: Kathryn Baringer of Youngstown.
Outstanding Graduate Student Award in Mathematics and Statistics: Sean L. Knowles of Youngstown.
Robert A. DiGiulio Scholarship: Kelley Warga of Girard.
Lawrence DiRusso Scholarship: Julie L. Duke of Salem
Harvey Neal Kretzer Scholarship: Meredith E. Bailey of Youngstown.
Chuck H. Whitman Student Services Graduate Scholarship: Carolyn L. Anderson of Enon Valley, Pa.
Anthony and Rose Iannucci Scholarship: Alexis Elias of Canfield.
Burdman Graduate Scholarship: Lauren Anderson of New Castle, Pa.