YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY | Degree candidates

Because the list of Youngstown State University candidates had to be prepared in advance, it is tentative. The diploma, together with a certified transcript, is the proof of graduation. Graduation took place Aug. 18.

SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH

Master of Arts

Michael J. Craig, B.A., Mount Union College, history.

Michael R. Harvey, B.A., Washington and Jefferson College, English.

Karissa M. Hunkus, B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College, English.

Jonathan A. Kinser, B.S. in Ed., Youngstown State University, history, “The Racketeer and the Reformer: How James Munsene Used Clarence Darrow to Become the Bootleg King of Warren, Ohio.”

Barbara J. Lyras, B.A., YSU, English.

Samantha A. Maziarz, B.A., State University of New York, Buffalo, English, “Sentiment & Squalor: Picking Through the Wreckage to Find Meaning in Carolyn Chute’s Egypt, Maine Novels.”

Rachel C. Moses, B.A., Marshall University, history, “‘Til Woman Cometh Unto Her Own:’ A Comparative Analysis of American Woman Suffragist Ideology to Marxism, 1848-1920.”

Thomas W. Pittman, A.B., YSU, English, “Marginal Comments in Negligible Ink.”

Allison L. Poole, A.B., St. Mary’s College, English.

Shannon R. Skiles, B.A., Marshall University, history, “Domesticating Sexuality: Contextualizing the Contradictory Imagery of Female Consumerism, 1955-1959.”

Meredith T. Day Slane, B.A., Kent State University, English.

Master of Business Administration

Gregory P. Bedenis, B.S. Ferris State University, general.

Gabriel J. Illes, B.S.B., YSU, general.

Meredith M. Mylott, B.S.B., YSU, general.

Chad L. Phillips, B.S., Westminster College, general.

Todd R. Sardich, B.S.B.A., John Carroll University, general.

Adam T. Sofran, B.A., Colgate University, general.

Master of Computing & Information Systems

Salem A. Al Emaishat, B.S., YSU, Computing & Information Systems.

Samuel R. Snyder, B.A., Thiel College, Computing & Information Systems.

Danielle M. Wojnarski, B.S., KSU, Computing & Information Systems.

Master of Fine Arts

Mindi A. Kirchner, A.B., Penn State University, Creative Writing.

Master of Music

Pamela W. Bellanca, B.S. in Ed., YSU, Music Education.

Paul E. Faatz II, B.S. in Ed., YSU, Music Education.

Master of Physical Therapy

Amy L. Boes, B.S., University of Toledo, Physical Therapy.

Aby E. Chismar, B.S., KSU, Physical Therapy.

Maggie E. Donatelli, B.S.A.S., YSU, Physical Therapy.

Alexis D. Elias, B.S., KSU, Physical Therapy.

Eva M. Evans, A.B., Baldwin Wallace College, Physical Therapy.

Lindsay N. Frontz, B.S.A.S., YSU, Physical Therapy.

Karen E. Hartman, B.S., YSU, Physical Therapy.

Alaina-Marie Hershman, B.S., YSU, Physical Therapy.

Jeffrey A. Koontz, B.S.A.S., YSU, Physical Therapy.

Devin M. Novak, B.S.A.S., YSU, Physical Therapy.

Edward J. Novosel, B.S.A.S., YSU, Physical Therapy.

Shingo Tanaka, B. Law, Kobe Gakuin University, Japan, Physical Therapy.

Master of Public Health

Erin M. Bishop, B.S.A.S., YSU, Public Health.

Ida R. Fusillo, B.S., YSU, Public Health.

Misty L. Koletich, B.S., YSU, Public Health.

Master of Science

George A. Abu, B. Sc., University of Cape Coast, Ghana, Mathematics.

Ryan P. Conway, B.S., YSU Chemistry, “Studies Towards a Scalable Synthesis of N-Acetyl-L-Fucosamine.”

Glen A. Cox, B.S., YSU, Chemistry, “Synthesis of N-acetyl-2-amino-2-deoxy-D-mawhopyranose uronic acid [D-ManNAcA] Derivatives.”

Oliver N. Fisher, B.A., Adrian College, Environmental Studies.

Stephanie S. Hughes, B.A., YSU, Criminal Justice, “Juvenile Boot Camps versus Detention Centers and Probation: A Comparison of Effectiveness from the Personnel’s Perspective.”

Danielle R. Jack, B.S., YSU, Chemistry, “Synthesis & Characterization of the TiNxOyFz System Using XRD, SEM/EDS & Other Analytical Techniques.”

Thomas C. Jordan, B.S.A.S., YSU, Criminal Justice.

Ramnath Kallamadi, B. Pharm., Osmania University, India, Chemistry, “Synthesis and Reactions of BIS [2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl] Phosphonoalkynes.”

Joseph F. Kolenick, B.S., YSU, Mathematics, “E-Perfect Numbers Not Divisible by 3 and 5.”

Rachel L. Kusnic, B.S., University of Pittsburgh, Chemistry, “Solid-State Analytical Chemistry: Surface and Bulk Characterization by Complimentary Analytical Methods.”

Daryl G. Mains Jr., B.S., Penn State University, Chemistry, “Mixed-Metal Reactions of Metal Acetylacetonate.”

Anitha Muttavarapu, B. Pharm., Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, India, Chemistry, “Intracellular Expression of the H15S Hen Egg White Lysozyme Mutant and the Generation of the Extracellular H15S Mutant and Transformation into Pichia pastoris.”

Joseph J. Ponzio, B.S., YSU, Mathematics.

Michael S. Strozewski, B.S., Hiram College, Chemistry, “Crystal Chemistries of Mixes-Anion Perovskile-type Ca2Mn2N2O2F and Rocksalt-type Ca2NxO2-2x Fx.”

Nancy L. Tipple, B.S.A.S., YSU, Criminal Justice.

Robert E. Wardle III, B.S.A.S., YSU, Chemistry, “Optimization of a Method for Detection and Quantization of the Chemical Indicators of Atypical Aging in Wine.”

Jazerie J. L. Williams, B.S., Central State University, Chemistry, “Evaluation of Apparent formation Constant of Host-Guest Inclusion Complexes of Solutes with Soluble Calixarenes Using High Performance Liquid Chromatography.”

Cheryl L. Yeager, B.S., YSU, Criminal Justice.

Master of Science in Education

Carolyn L. Anderson, B.S. in Ed., YSU, Counseling.

Pamela L. Angelilli, B.S. in Ed., YSU, Master Teacher-Elementary, Reading Specialist (PreK-12).

Christine M. Anzevino, B.S. in Ed., YSU, Master Teacher-Secondary, Curriculum.

Carole E. Arendas, B.S. in Ed., YSU, Master Teacher-Special Education, Early Childhood Special Education.

Jennifer L. Benson, B.S. in Ed., YSU, Master Teacher-Elementary, Reading Specialist (PreK-12).

Ashley M. Bloor, B.S. in Ed., YSU, Master Teacher-Elementary, Reading Specialist (PreK-12).

Heather A. Bowser, B.S. in Ed., YSU, Counseling.

Justine R. Burkey, B.S., YSU, Master Teacher-Secondary, Educational Technology.

Samuel J. Caputo, M.S. in Ed., YSU, Educational Administration.

James A. Carbone, B.S.B.A., Geneva College, Educational Administration.

Nicole M. Carrabbia, B.S.E., YSU, Master Teacher-Elementary, Reading Specialist (PreK-12).

Sunshine L. Craven, B.A., YSU, Master Teacher-Elementary, Reading Specialist (PreK-12).

Donna J. Czeck, B.S. in Ed., M.S. in Ed., YSU, Counseling.

Roger A. Day Jr., B.S. in Ed., YSU, Educational Administration.

Paula L. DeCapua, B.S. in Ed., YSU, Master Teacher-Elementary, Reading Specialist (PreK-12).

Christine R. Diamandis, B.S. in Ed., YSU, Master Teacher-Elementary, Middle Grades.

James W. Dittrich, B.S.A.S., YSU, Master Teacher-Secondary Curriculum.

Judith A. Dulberger, A.B., Plattsburgh State University, Counseling.

Paula J. Ekis, B.S. in Ed.; M.R.E., Northern Illinois University, Loyola University, Educational Administration.

Joan C. Fahey, B.S., Dickinson College, Master Teacher-Elementary, Early Childhood Education.

Heather L. Ference, B.S. in Ed., YSU, Master Teacher-Elementary Reading Specialist (PreK-12).

Lisa M. Fullerton, B.S. in Ed., YSU, Special Education.

Julia Garda, B.S., Slippery Rock University, Counseling.

Lana P. Giourgalis, B.S. in Ed., YSU, Master Teacher-Elementary, Reading Specialist (PreK-12).

Melissa A. Hall, B.S. in Ed., YSU, Master Teacher-Secondary, English.

Michael E. Hamm, B.S.E., Bowling Green State University, Educational Administration.

Amy B. Hays, B.S., YSU, Counseling.

Emily C. Hoovler, B.S., YSU, Master Teacher-Elementary, Reading Specialist (PreK-12).

Erin T. Kampf, A.B., Baldwin-Wallace College, Counseling.

Natasha K. Kelly, B.S. in Ed., YSU, Master Teacher-Elementary, Early Childhood Education.

Melissa S. Kmetz, B.S. in Ed., YSU, Master Teacher-Elementary, Reading Specialist (PreK-12).

Kerri A. Kornbau, B.S. in Ed., YSU, Master Teacher-Elementary Curriculum.

Leslie R. Krafft, B.S., University of Pittsburgh, Counseling.

Scott J. Lakus, B.A., Cleveland State University, Educational Administration.

Lisa M. Lincoln, B.S. in Ed., KSU, Master Teacher-Elementary, Reading Specialist (PreK-12).

Katie L. MacDonald, B.A., Mount Union College, Master Teacher-Elementary, Curriculum.

Beth A. McIntyre, B.S. in Ed., KSU, Master Teacher-Elementary, Early Childhood Education.

Jacquelynne R. Moretti, B.S. in Ed., Bowling Green State University, Master Teacher-Elementary, Reading Specialist (PreK-12).

Prudence M. Morris, A.B., YSU, Counseling.

Jennifer A. Myers, B.S. in Ed., YSU, Master Teacher-Elementary, Middle Grades.

Christina M. Neeley, B.S. in Ed., YSU, Master Teacher-Elementary, Reading Specialist (PreK-12).

Diana M. Pastore, B.S. in Ed., YSU, Master Teacher-Elementary, Reading Specialist (PreK-12).

Jamie L. Pillar, B.A., John Carroll University, Educational Administration.

Patricia A. Prosenjak, B.S. in Ed., KSU, Master Teacher-Secondary, Curriculum.

Mary Jane E. Quaranta, B.S., YSU, Counseling.

Carrie L. Repasky, B.A., YSU, Counseling.

Jeffrey A. Rudnik, B.A., Thiel College, Counseling.

Nancy J. Sauline, A.B., YSU, Counseling.

Gretchen P. Smith, B.S. in Ed., YSU, Counseling.

Kory M. Snyder, B.S. in Ed., YSU, Master Teacher-Secondary, Curriculum.

Shannon L. Superak, B.S. in Ed., YSU, Educational Administration

Leslie A. Thomas, B.S.W., YSU, Counseling.

Master of Science in Engineering

Pamela G. Bowers, B.E., YSU, Electrical & Computer Engineering.

Justin M. Fain, B.S.E., YSU, Mechanical Engineering.

Arjun R. Kallam, B.E., Acharya Nagarrjuna University, India, Civil/Environmental & Chemical Engineering, “Runoff and Flow Assessment of Yellow Creek and Its Sub-basin Watersheds Above Route 170 Bridge.”

Ryan M. Paul, B.E., YSU, “Micro structural and Chemical Characterization of Interpenetrating Phase Composites as Unique Refractory Materials Produced via Reactive Metal Penetration.”

Benjamin J. Shaw, B.S.E., Geneva College, Electrical & Computer Engineering, “FlexARM1: An ARM Based IP Core for the UP3 Education Kit.”

Master of Science in Nursing

Brenda S. Andexler, B.S.N., Walsh University, Nursing.

Candace M. Barak, B.S.N., YSU, Nursing.

Terri K. Becks, B.S.N., University of Akron, Nursing.

Sheila M. Blank, B.S.N., YSU, Nursing.

Michael P. Bruderly, B.S.N., YSU, Nursing.

Stefanie A. Butcher, B.S.N., YSU, Nursing.

Juanita M. Combs, B.S.N., College of Mount St. Joseph, Nursing.

Alina E. Coyne, B.S.N., University of Akron, Nursing.

Jeffery E. Ferguson, B.S.N., University of Cincinnati, Nursing.

Jarmila Hudspath, B.S.N., Penn State University, Nursing.

Kathleen Miller, B.S.N., Carlow College, Nursing.

April L. Moran, B.S.N., YSU, Nursing.

Joseph P. Petrozzi, B.S.N., YSU, Nursing.

Daniel J. Pomponio, B.S.N., YSU, Nursing.

Hortense E. Wood, B.S.N., YSU, Nursing.

BEEGHLY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Education

Jeremy P. Albani

Shannon M. Baker, cum laude

Crystal L. Biddle

Molly Dobozy

Donald H. Hall, magna cum laude

Jane V. Hill, magna cum laude

James V. Lambert

Kinsey M. Ludt

Rachael A. Madden

Joseph J. Raber

Daniel M. Rose

Charles L. Rylander

Melissa V. Seckler

Erin E. Thompson, cum laude

COLLEGE OF FINE & PERFORMING ARTS

Bachelor of Arts

Derek J. Baker

Thomas E. Froelich III

Thomas C. Kusiowski Jr.

Courtney A. Polenick, magna cum laude

Daniel M. Pushcar

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Patricia A. Cahalin, cum laude

Jennifer L. Cann

Matthew S. Harbison

Peter F. Lueders

Jennifer C. Turner, summa cum laude

Bachelor of Music

Tetsuya Takeno, summa cum laude

BITONTE COLLEGE OF HEALTH &
HUMAN SERVICES

Associate in Applied Science

Amanda A. Beadnell

Julie A. Brown

Eileen T. Carlson

Amy M. Crisp, with honors

Donna M. D’Agostino, with high honors

Kristin R. Dobay

Jennifer M. Gilmore

Toni K. Johnson

Marilyn S. McKinley

Carla G. McLaughlin

Jennifer L. McMullen, with honors

Christy J. Morgan

Tamra M. Pegues-Brooks

Sparkle A. Sanders

Susan J. Tabak

Robin G. Williams

Barbara A. Zets-Guzell, with honors

Bachelor of Arts

Joseph A. DeBee

Brian W. Hassel

Bachelor of Science in Applied Science

Nicole E. Birrell

Brian G. Boone, magna cum laude

Sadie E. Brookman

Amanda Burke, cum laude

Patricia J. Calko, summa cum laude

Vonetta M. Clark

Melinda J. Daisher

Randi S. DiGennaro

Suzanne M. DiTommaso

Tyne F. Esarey, magna cum laude

Roslyn F. Fabian

Dina N. Federico

Brian N. Femia

Eric J. Flores

Kyle B. Flory

Shannon D. Forrester

Jessica M. Fox

Mary A. Garchar

Dana L. Gregory

Jennifer L. Griffing

Amanda R. Holt, summa cum laude

Amanda M. Johnson

Mary E. Kanos, cum laude

Misty D. Kirbaugh

Jennifer L. Kish

Spiro N. Kleoudis

Attia Latif

Lindsay N. Lemke

Christina A. Lisotto, cum laude

Matthew V. Lorenzi

Rebecca E. Madden, magna cum laude

Mathew J. Marshall, magna cum laude

Lindsey E. Marsico

Lynda J. Maschek

Joel S. Masters, cum laude

Ralph E. McMahan Jr.

Julie E. Moser, magna cum laude

Laura L. Paden, summa cum laude

Danielle M. Pallante

Angela M. Pasquinelli, cum laude

Thomas R. Peters, cum laude

Heather A. Petko

Paul J. Plaspohl

Jacqueline H. Pugliese

Andrea M. Romack

Megan E. Ross

Matthew B. Saraceno

Kelly L. Scott

Jason P. Shadle, summa cum laude

Brittany A. Smith

Cassandra M. Smith

Theodore J. Smith

Suzanne M. Sperati

Joseph W. Steiner

Agatha E. Tofilski

Kristina M. Tomlan, summa cum laude

Julie A. Varley

Kimberly A. Walker, cum laude

Jessica S. Waskin

Rebecca L. Watson

Joseph A. White

Christopher D. Wojnarski

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Gerrianne M. Costantini

Bachelor of Social Work

Richard Ammon

Stacie L. Argiro

Trina M. Arnold, summa cum laude

Shirley A. Benish, summa cum laude

Carol A. Cahill-Pilz

Bobbie A. Dunn, cum laude

Dawn M. Hartzell, magna cum laude

Kendal Kover, summa cum laude

Kaonta F. Lawrence

Erin S. Leipply

Thomas L. Malone

Crystal L. Moore

Lee A. Porter

Cheri L. Quade

Kristen D. Rupert, magna cum laude

Linda A. Spare

Gregory L. Thompson Jr.

Deatrice A. Traylor

Charity L. Wenger

Robert S. Wissinger

Kathleen L. Wood

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS &
SOCIAL SCIENCES

Associate in Arts

Diane M. Bugno

David N. Cintron

Helene C. Dwyer

Mark W. Livosky

Nicole G. Petrosky

Kayshia D. Washington

Bachelor of Arts

Jeffrey D. Breneman II, summa cum laude

Bryan K. Budrovici

Cristina M. Byce

Patrick J. Davis

Jessica L. Delvaux

Nicole M. DeNiro

Bobbie A. Dunn

Milan J. Glavies, magna cum laude

John P. Grubbs

Renee A. Hardman

Lacey R. Hess

Shannon R. Hodge

Anthony S. Hurt

Regina L. Jones

Michael A. Luggie

Coletta S. Mace, summa cum laude

Roseann S. Marsico

James E. Mrozek

Brooke A. O’Neill

Brent A. Parks

Elizabeth A. Paun, cum laude

Nathan L. Pavalko, magna cum laude

Monique D. Peace, magna cum laude

Tara L. Pope

Elin R. Renstrom

Julia E. Rodabaugh, magna cum laude

Charles A. Schultz

Lisa M. Stredni

Carrie A. Swansiger

William P. Thomas

Belinda A. Vavlas, summa cum laude

James E. White

Bachelor of General Studies

Amanda G. Basile

Renee L. Bornemiss

Joseph J. Bowers

Jayne E. Bricker

George E. Brown

Christine M. Fanfer, magna cum laude

Jamie M. Gibson

Lawrence C. Goffer

Frank F. Goode

Jami L. Green

Christine Habuda, summa cum laude

Mary Kay Helscel

Codera K. Jackson

Gregory D. Jacobs, magna cum laude

Michael D. Jenkins

Sharon A. King

Paul J. Kovach

Benjamin A. Longo

Julie E. Macomber

Catherine McAllen

Lindsey T. McCauley

Felicia C. Mobley

Hope M. Moore

Kristen M. Nero

Amanda J. Ricci

Nicholas W. Rice

Christy L. Russo

Andrea R. Thompkins

Abigail B. Wilson

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS

Associate in Applied Science

Matthew D. Corll

Timothy J. Fryfogle, with honors

John C. Kocjancic, with honors

David E. Pence

Michael J. Schesler, with high honors

Daniel A. Walter Jr.

Associate in Technical Studies

Brandon L. Mase

Nicholas J. Orrico

Drew R. Szepietowski

Frank A. Vigarino

Bachelor of Arts

James L. Shuster

Bachelor of Engineering

Kevin Coy

Anthony D. Ferrell

Nicole L. Geffert, cum laude

Wajiha Z. Ghauri

Mark S. Hamilton Jr., cum laude

James R. Jackson, magna cum laude

Klaye T. Kasten

Crispin B. Moran, magna cum laude

Thomas D. Reid

Edward B. Sutphin, cum laude

Bachelor of Science

Michael G. Chichak, summa cum laude

Danielle M. DeChant

Brian M. Denton, magna cum laude

Nathaniel E. Dray

Matthew D. Gacura

Brandon E. Grant

Daniel E. Jones, cum laude

Megan Y. Kamath, magna cum laude

William S. Karnofel

Harleen Kaur, magna cum laude

Laura A. Myers

Ronald K. Remsey Jr.

Ernie L. Roth

Christopher E. Suszczynski, cum laude

Bachelor of Science in Applied Science

David M. Barrett

Justin L. Bettura

Nicholas J. Bodak

Joshua V. Cayson

Zebulen A. Edgerly

Kevin D. Garchar

Eric D. Gennaro, cum laude

Richard C. Gonnella

Samantha M. Gramoy

Scott A. Maderitz

Daniel Sublett

Jason C. Uber

Mark A. Welton

WILLIAMSON COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Associate in Arts

Anthony P. Amabile, with high honors

Yvonne L. Chilton

Ashley N. Griffith

Asiel D. Jackson

Danielle M. Jennings

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Thomas R. Adams, cum laude

Laura A. Ahlswede

Vickey L. Allan

Mary K. Archambault, magna cum laude

Matthew A. Ausmann

Shaina N. Banks

Marc A. Barca

Matthias L. Beil

Danielle M. Boye

Zachry L. Breeden

Claudia C. Buccilli

Emily K. Cannon

Paul M. Condon

Heather A. Crawford, magna cum laude

Brian C. Dale

Kenneth J. Defino

Melissa L. Desimone

Gianni V. DiNello

Marc M. Drummond

Melissa L. Escaja

Jeffrey D. Evans

Jeremy T. Fuller

Vincent A. Fusco

Hasan M. Ghayur, summa cum laude

Joseph W. Granchie, summa cum laude

Janine L. Greathouse

Tyler J. Guy, magna cum laude

Elizabeth A. Hahn

Heather R. Haywood

Jonathan B. Honthy

Erik S. Houston

Renee Jankiewicz

Joseph B. Kendrew

Joseph R. Kilgore

Phillip J. Kinney

Dana M. Krantz

Vincent M. Krpicak, magna cum laude

Katarzyna A. Krupa

Brent R. Lang, magna cum laude

Paul V. Lubonovich

Keith M. Mason

Michael J. Megyesi

Darrin L. Miller

Angela G. Natoli

Deanna L. Palmer

Matthew P. Pegg

Nicholas R. Perrico

Charles D. Pierce

Anthony J. Pizzola

Stevan Raseta

David J. Ress

Scott R. Ridel

Jeffery J. Robbins

Steven M. Rubosky

Michael D. Schrock, magna cum laude

Stephen M. Smith

Thomas C. Smith

Paul J. Timko

Marc A. Viglio

Michelina I. Vitello, magna cum laude

Kurt M. Weber

William J. Yelverton II