YSU Honors Convocation \Faculty, Students Honored

Twenty-five faculty members and hundreds of students were honored recently at Youngstown State University’s 48th Honors Convocation in Stambaugh Auditorium. Below is a listing of Distinguished Professor Awards, University Awards and individual College Awards. The ceremony was earlier this month.

DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR AWARDS

Excellence in Teaching

Stephen W. Ausmann, Dana School of Music

Jeffrey M. Buchanan, Department of English

Tom N. Oder, Department of Physics and Astronomy

Matt E. O’Mansky, Department of Sociology and Anthropology

Kimberly A. Serroka, Department of Nursing

Excellence in Scholarship

Rebecca A. Barnhouse, Department of English

Paul R. Carr, Department of Educational Foundations, Research, Technology and Leadership

Alina Lazar, Department of Computer Science and Information Systems

Zbigniew Piotrowski, Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Jane S. Reid, Department of Marketing

Michael Theall, Department of Teacher Education

Excellence in University Service

Stanley D. Guzell Jr., Department of Management

Hazel Marie, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Salvatore A. Sanders, Department of Health Professions

Raymond J. Shaffer, Department of Accounting and Finance

Nancy A. White, Department of Psychology

Excellence in Public Service

Kevin E. Ball, Department of English

Raymond E. Beiersdorfer, Department of Geological and Environmental Studies

Carol Hawkins, Department of Human Ecology

Alfred W. Owens, Department of Communication

David H. Pollack, Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Howard W. Pullman, Department of Teacher Education

Watson Merit Awards

Gary M. Salvner, Department of English

Jalal Jalali, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

UNIVERSITY AWARDS

American Association of University Women Scholarship

Christina Burrows of Niles

Clarence P. Gould Society 50th Anniversary

Seniors:

Armon Arcuri of Boardman

T. Ted Aron of Boardman

Richard Boccia of Youngstown

Laura Brown of Boardman

Andrea Burton of Youngstown

Tara Cruickshank of Austintown

Thomas Emmer of Bay Village

Kelsey Fischer of Mentor

Stephen Foley of Richmond

Thomas George Jr. of Struthers

Tonie Marie Gordon of Youngstown

Joree Jacobs of Youngstown

James Lewis of Girard

Jill Little of Canfield

David Martin of Warren

Nicole McElroy of Mentor

Laura Mistovich of North Jackson

Sunday Moulton Wakefield of Poland

Martha Offerdahl of Youngstown

Tracy Olin of Warren

Terri Phelps of Youngstown

Michelle Ross of Boardman

Jesse Shilot of Wellsville

Jessica Speece of North Jackson

Pamela Tarajcak of Youngstown

Jessica Troy of Boardman

Tracy Vadjinia of Calcutta

Gregory Yakubov of McDonald

Ashley Yager of Canfield

Juniors:

Patrick Finn of Poland

Gregory Mook of Austintown

Katherine Pylypiak of Macedonia

Sarah Sole of Youngstown

Stephen and Brigitta S. Hanzely International Student Scholarships

Mohammed H. Kamal of Youngstown

Veneta Thompson of Boardman

Neil D. Humphrey Scholarship

Trevor Schroeder of Continental

Deacon George and Jeanette Logan Memorial Scholarship

Paulette Brown of Youngstown

Paul E. Martin Scholarships

Robert T. Brooks of Canfield

Kendra Opperman of Brookfield

Daniel R. Thomas of Youngstown

Mended Heart, Chapter 7 of Youngstown Scholarships

Beth Gearo of Mineral Ridge

Irene Morris of Austintown

R. E. Mills Mudville Fire Company Scholarships

Chelsea Caggiano of Youngstown

Julian Caraballo of New Middletown

Greg DiTullio of Youngstown

Amanda Moore of Youngstown

Edward O’Neill of Youngstown

Lauren Rider of Boardman

Joseph Rossi of Canfield

Margaret Russo of Youngstown

Marie Russo of Boardman

Melissa Russo of Youngstown

Thomas Sandy of Struthers

John R. Loch Scholarship

Chad Miller of Poland

Mavrigian-Grim Scholar Award

Victoria Chaney of Warren

Protestant Campus Ministries Scholarship

Kevin Grischow of Boardman

Mary B. Smith Scholarship

Jennifer M. Houston of Austintown

Mary B. Smith Outstanding Woman Scholar Award

Madonna Cook of Boardman

Youngstown Area Federation of Women’s Clubs, Inc. Scholarship

Justyna Krupa of Poland

Youngstown State University Women’s Club Scholarships

Amanda Prommersberger of Hubbard

Tara L. Thomas of Warren

Youngstown State University Women’s Club Mary S. Humphrey Memorial Scholarship

Sara Fouad of Youngstown

Martha K. Shuster Memorial Scholarships

Jessica Cartwright of Boardman

Noah Fillian of Cortland

Lauren LoSasso of Youngstown

The Youngstown Vindicator Awards

Kristy McCoy of Boardman

Jessica E. Troy of Boardman

Eugene Bernat of Boardman

Joshua J. Bodnar of Austintown

William W. Battin Scholarship

Rose A. Shaffer of Austintown

Chase Scholarship in Business

Andrew N. Smith of Brookfield

Alan and Carole Cope Scholarships

Bethany M. Edenfield of Austintown

Chauncey G. Hilson of Youngstown

COLLEGE AND SCHOOL AWARDS

WILLIAMSON COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Quest 2008 Dean’s Award

Amber Gallagher

Hannah Kassis

Jaime Kudary

Nicole Mraz

Cope Farm Equipment Scholarship

Jonathan M. Dunch of Hubbard

Credit Reporting Services Scholarships

Rachel M. Ducay of Austintown

Daniel M. Geisler of Canfield

Jaime L. Kapsal of Mineral Ridge

Tara L. Thomas of Warren

The Home Savings and Loan Company Scholarships

Cara M. Richendollar of Youngstown

Michael L. Scarnecchia of Girard

Thomas H. Kennedy Entrepreneurial Scholarships

Amber T. Gallagher of Austintown

Allison M. Luczka of Youngstown

F. W. “Bill” Knecht III Scholarship

Sanela Fulurija of Youngstown

Albert W. and Adele Krotzer Scholarships

Brittany L. Carlon of Boardman

Theresa N. Ramirez of Girard

Ralph M. Rich of Hubbard

Robert P. Mayberry Sr. Scholarship

Eric J. Gantz of Hermitage, Pa.

National Association of Purchasing Management — Youngstown District, Inc. Scholarships

Kelly E. Bresnan of Cortland

William E. Gemmell of Niles

National City Bank Scholarship in Business

Rose A. Shaffer of Austintown

Peter George Parthemos Scholarship

Joyce Ruggeri of Austintown

J. Ronald Pittman Memorial Scholarship

Brian Hobard of Youngstown

Youngstown Traffic Club, Inc. Scholarship

Stephen A. Bevan of Youngstown

Cohen and Company Awards

James Chismar of Poland

Todd Ruminski of Hubbard

First National Bank Scholarship

Donna Hardick of Canfield

Abe Harshman Scholarship Award

Thomas Metzinger of Austintown

Institute of Financial Education — Youngstown Chapter #2 Awards

Nicole Baker of Brookfield

Gregory Kokosko of Cortland

Institute of Management Accountants Scholarship

Joseph Castor of Girard

Arthur L. Jones Scholarships

Candy Syacsure of Niles

Ashley Tonkovich of Cortland

John V. Maglery Scholarship

Heidi Sylvester of Girard

Mahoning Valley Accounting Society Scholarship

Timothy Spencer of Austintown

Dean Robert L. Miller and the Department of Accounting and Finance Memorial Scholarship

Jarrod Perry of Warren

Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants Scholarships

David Bryan of Girard

Joyce Ruggeri of Austintown

Linnea Woolley of Boardman

Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants — Wives’ Auxiliary Scholarship (Mahoning Valley Chapter)

Safa Khaleq of Boardman

William Petrych Memorial Scholarships

Regina Gilli of Austintown

David Passarelli of Boardman

Mary Toomey of Boardman

Paul J. and Marguerite K. Thomas Scholarships in Accounting and Finance

Stephen Carchedi of Lowellville

Adam Haldiman of East Palestine

Benjamin Miller of Salem

Youngstown State University Institute on Taxation Scholarships

Kayla Kern of Poland

Michael Leskovec of Girard

Emily-Anne Woodall of Canfield

BEEGHLY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Quest 2008 Dean’s Award

Isaac Mills

Jennifer Unger

Florence Amon Scholarships

Kristine M. Caporale of New Waterford

Shannon Manseau of Warren

Laureen Pozega of Warren

Edward F. and Mary Bradish Memorial Scholarship

Danyelle Coder of Andover

Eugene Capone Memorial Scholarship

Kerrie Haurin of Youngstown

Lena and Rudolph Centofanti Scholarships

Tiffany Obradovich of North Jackson

Katelynn Ward of Boardman

Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Scholarship

Kari Milliron of Warren

Bartley and Sarah Doyle Scholarships

Jeffrey T. Cornfield of Warren

Michael Nycz of Girard

Anjulie Fitzsimons-Keegan Scholarships

Damon Haught of Cortland

Steven Kochemba of Farmdale

Thomas G. and Ellen H. Fitzsimons Scholarships

Michael Cerbus of Cortland

Jennifer Hull of Youngstown

William J. Fitzsimons Scholarship

Katie Mazur of Warren

Halter Education Scholarships

Rachel Pasquerilla of Masury

Brandi Shives of Poland

Bernadine Marinelli Memorial Scholarship

Mary Johnson of Youngstown

State Teachers Retirement System Scholarship

Noelle Setliff of East Palestine

Thomas M. and Evelyn V. Stephens Scholarships

Nadine Anderson of East Palestine

Jessica Kanos of Boardman

Helen Edward Stoll Scholarships

Rachel Camuso of Canfield

Kari Milliron of Warren

Dr. Sarah Throop Scholarship in Education

Zachary Davis of Chagrin Falls

Department of Special Education Award

Kiel Gallina of North Canton

Lions Club of Youngstown Special Education Scholarship

Julie Nichol of Salem

Frieda F. Chapman Award in Early Childhood Education

Jamie Fiest of Girard

Frieda F. Chapman Award in Middle Childhood Education

Michael Cerbus of Cortland

George M. Wilcox Award

Jeffrey T. Cornfield of Warren

McCullough Williams Jr. Scholarships

Anthony Martin of Cleveland

Lacresha McCollough of Warren

COLLEGE OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS

Quest 2008 Dean’s Award

John Petruzzi

Erianne Raib

Dean’s Awards

Department of Art

Johanna George of Youngstown

Department of Communication

Jessica C. Speece of North Jackson

Dana School of Music

Maureen Connell of Cranberry Twp., Pa.

Department of Theater and Dance

Nicole Dionisio of Austintown

George Meshel Scholarship

David Mauerman of Boardman

Joseph Salvatore Award

Vincent Valerio of Boardman

Senator Harry Meshel Scholarship

Joseph Scheller of Apollo, Pa.

Mary P. Rigo Memorial Scholarship

Benjamin Chell of Youngstown

Richard A. Martin and Aurora Ragini-Martin Piano Award

Meleah Backhaus of Youngstown

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Collegiate Honor Award

Joel Tyrrell of Willoughby

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Scholastic Award

Joshua J. Bodnar of Austintown

Sigma Alpha Iota Collegiate Honor Award

Lindsey Kendra of Austintown

Sigma Alpha Iota Scholastic Award

Adrienne Lehotsky of Canfield

DR. DOMINIC A. AND HELEN M. BITONTE COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Quest 2008 Dean’s Award

Eric Bader

Mathew Smith

Health-O-Rama Scholarships

Brittney Kubina of Boardman

Allison Miller of Lisbon

Cathleen Nehlen of Cortland

Amanda Prommersberger of Hubbard

Nicholas Paraska Scholarship

Heather Maronen of Columbiana

James W. DeGarmo Scholarships

Ian M. Chaves of Canfield

Dana A. Landis of Salem

Jacquelyn M. Rust of Masury

Alexander C. Taipale of Orwell

Kolbe S. Thomas of Youngstown

Corydon Palmer Dental Society Awards

Erika Cline of Windham

Olga Randolph of Akron

Outstanding Human Ecology Student Award

Brian Dubiel of Poland

Jean Abul-Ela Graduation Prize

Allison Huck of Fleming

Mary J. Beaubien Human Ecology Alumni Scholarship

Jennifer Cvengros of Warren

Ilajean Feldmiller Academic Award

Noelle Roth of Canfield

Ilajean Feldmiller Scholarships

Stephanie Baringer of Poland

Kelly Chichak of Austintown

Jennifer Cvengros of Warren

Elyse DiMartino of Poland

Kelsi Garwood of Leetonia

Robert C. Granchie of Struthers

Jessaca Humphrey of Poland

Noelle Roth of Canfield

Brittany Smith of Boardman

Jennifer Wozniak of Hubbard

Jermaine Hopkins Academic Scholarship

Robert C. Granchie of Struthers

Margaret Horvath Professional Development Fund Scholarship

Brittany Smith of Boardman

Kappa Omicron Nu Scholarship

Brittany Smith of Boardman

Mahoning Valley Dietetic Association Scholarships

Elyse DiMartino of Poland

Brittany Smith of Boardman

Mahoning Valley Dietetic Association — Angel Whitehair Scholarship

Lora Werkmeister of McDonald, Pa.

Lisa Anne Sabella Scholarship

Kelsi Garwood of Leetonia

Human Performance and Exercise Science Department Scholarships

Christa M. Flora of Lowellville

Ralph T. Smalley of Salem

Robert and Dorothy Anderson Scholarship in Nursing

Lauren LoSasso of Youngstown

Thomas W. Crogan Memorial Scholarships in Nursing

Traci Brkich of Girard

Brittney Kubina of Boardman

Lauren LoSasso of Youngstown

Danielle Martin of Warren

Maria LaConte Hackman Scholarships

Teresa Colon of Youngstown

Nicole Cook of Hubbard

Laurie Horvath of Hubbard

Christine Hulvalchick of Girard

Amanda Prommersberger of Hubbard

Hynes-Finnegan Scholarships in Nursing

Traci Brkich of Girard

Teresa Colon of Youngstown

Brittney Kubina of Boardman

Kate Law of Cortland

Danielle Martin of Warren

Ohio Nurses Association District 3 Lori Grenich Award

Amanda Morningstar of Austintown

Umberto and Anna Sacchini and Uncle Salvatore Campana Scholarship Award in Nursing

Elizabeth Khumprakob of Youngstown

Woman’s Board of Western Reserve Care System Award for Excellence in Nursing

Stephanie Simon of Niles

Youngstown Hospital Association Nurses Alumni Scholarships

Teresa Colon of Youngstown

Terra Koontz of Youngstown

Altrusa Club of Youngstown — Kim Cunningham Tiberio Memorial Scholarship

Tiffany M. Walsh of Hubbard

Tejinder S. Bal Respiratory Care Scholarships

Karen E. Marquez of Boardman

Lindsay B. Miller of Poland

Burdman Undergraduate Scholarship

Christina Burrows of Niles

Syretha F. Cooper Memorial Scholarship in Social Work

Sparkle Sanders of Youngstown

Kimberly Ann DeOnofrio Memorial Scholarship

Robert T. Brooks II of Canfield

Joan Ferry DiGiulio Scholarship

Valerie E. McDowell of Youngstown

Mary Ferry Memorial Paper Award

Rachael Tax of Lakewood

Gerald Janosik Memorial Social Work Scholarship

Noel Long of Austintown

Barbara Lewis Roberts Memorial Scholarship

Eva Cowden of Lowellville

Rubini Michelakis Meshel Scholarship in Social Work

Amanda Vukovich of Poland

Patricia L. Pavlick Memorial Scholarship

Nancy L. Foster of Beaver Falls, Pa.

Bruce A. Roberts Memorial Scholarship

Cathleen Nehlen of Cortland

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Quest 2008 Dean’s Award

Gary Davenport

Sarah Lewis

Chad Miller

David S. Ives Humanities Scholarships

Matthew Lattanzi of North Jackson

Jonathan Szallai of Girard

Albert W. and Adele Krotzer Scholarships

Kelsey D. Evans of Fowler

Amanda Hoffman of Kinsman

Caitlyn Ryan of Poland

Robert G. and S. Ann Berich Maigetter Scholarships

Justin Battisti of Struthers

David Castronova of Austintown

Jing Min Huang of Youngstown

Daniel L. Kernich of Lisbon

Lamar Sykes of Youngstown

Aaron Vaccar of Canfield

Joseph E. Smith Award in Economics

Chun Phokaisawan of Austintown

Paul J. and Marguerite K. Thomas Scholarships in Economics

Justin Raimey of Austintown

June Terranova of Austintown

Oleg Zaytsev of Canfield

Charles Baird Memorial Award

Kelsey Fischer of Mentor

Gary L. Green Awards

Cristina Cala of Boardman

Kara Fallucco of Warren

Tonie Marie Gordon of Youngstown

Matthew Lattanzi of North Jackson

Laura Mistovich of North Jackson

Jonathan Szallai of Girard

M. Virginia Hare Scholarships

Stephanie Caldwell of New Middletown

Sarah Lowry of Hubbard

Rosalie Hewitt Scholarship in English

Marie-Elizabeth Dohar of Boardman

Robert W. Peterson Scholarship

Carol Holmes of McDonald

Margaret I. Pfau Scholarship

Caitlyn Ryan of Poland

John R. Rowland English Scholarship

Diane Platton of Canfield

Anne Bernard Schafer Scholarship

Alice Debonis of Farrell, Pa.

David S. and Sandor D. Ives Memorial Scholarship

Pamela Tarajcak of Youngstown

Wolves Club of Youngstown Award in Italian

Joanna Bosnjak of Poland

Lewis B. and Retta Miller Outstanding Geography Paper Award

Jack N. Daugherty of Youngstown

Vere Stalker Shaklee and Nina Pierce Shaklee Outstanding Geography Major Award

Thomas Buckler of Poland

B’nai B’rith Undergraduate History Award

Jeffrey Moliterno of Canfield

Anne M. Darling Award

Charles Thayer of East Liverpool

Department of History — Chair’s Award

Christina Costello of Girard

Department of History —Undergraduate Essay Award

For the best undergraduate essay or book review

Megan Cunning of Campbell

Domonkos Capstone Award

Kyle Romig of Uniontown

Joseph E Hill Awards

Jessica Rohrdanz of Farrell, Pa.

Catharine Rudnicki of Alexandria, Va.

Patricia Scarmuzzi of Niles

Rebecca Smith of Warren

Tammy Troup of Clinton

Michael Zatchok of Youngstown

Evangelos Michelakis Meshel Scholarship in Philosophy

Keith D. Larew of Berlin Center

Sister Jean Gillespie Memorial Award in Religious Studies

T. Ted Aron of Boardman

Thomas J. Carney Scholarship

Samantha Basile of Poland

Clingan Jackson Award

Kristen Olmi of Struthers

Friends of Bill Binning Scholarship for Public Service

Nicole Britton of Warren

John C. Vitullo Scholarship

Benjamin Odell of Cortland

Mary G. Guterba Psychology Student Award

Daniel A. Dawson of Boardman

Charles W. Dobson Memorial Research Award

Ryan J. Murcko of Cortland

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS

Quest 2008 Dean’s Award

Nate Malmsberry

Michelle Mariacher

Donald Miller

Dale Rosensteel

Daniel Schneider

Joshua Marshall

Ohio Space Grant Consortium Scholarships

Tammy Donadio of Boardman

Megan Genuske of Canfield

Myron C. Wick Scholarship in Engineering

Jeremy Cowan of East Liverpool

Myron C. Wick Scholarships in the Physical Sciences

Megan Ruess of Poland

Ashley Skalsky of Youngstown

American Institute of Chemical Engineers — Donald F. Othmer Award

Anthony Yurcho of Youngstown

Pittsburgh American Institute of Chemical Engineers Professional Promise Award

Travis Witt of Newton Falls

American Chemical Society Award — Penn-Ohio Section

Brooke Katzman of Boardman

American Chemical Society Student Affiliates Award

Justine Busby of Uhrichsville

Irwin Cohen Scholarship for Undergraduate Research in Chemistry

Brooke Katzman of Boardman

CRC Freshman Chemistry Award

Michael Makara of Canfield

Hypercube Scholars Award

Erin Schuler of Canfield

Jacob and Yetta Lerner Memorial Scholarship

Anthony Caraballo of Youngstown

Ohio Chapter American Institute of Chemists Award

Tara Cruickshank of Austintown

Scudder Organic Chemistry Award

Anthony Caraballo of Youngstown

Scudder Physical Chemistry Award

Tim Lockso of Hubbard

Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh Award

William Reed of Youngstown

Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry

Nicholas Miladore of Canfield

Kenmore B. Drake Memorial Scholarship

Patrick Finn of Poland

Ronald J. Hepp Memorial Award

Donald D. Miller Jr. of Columbiana

Everette C. “Bud” Abram Geology Scholarships

William D. Emery of Sheffield

Harris Scholarship

William D. Emery of Sheffield

Ikram Khawaja Oustanding Geology/Environmental Studies Student Award

Jennifer E. Jacobs of Warren

B. J. Yozwiak Mathematics Awards

David R. Martin of Warren

Matthew J. Ward of Brewerton, N.Y.

Outstanding Student in Mathematics and Statistics Award

Tyler W. Drombosky of Boardman

Outstanding Student in Mathematics Education Award

Jeffrey T. Cornfield of Warren

Carrie L. Davis of New Middletown

Theodosius L. Demen Award for Outstanding Achievement in Statistics

Damon F. Haught of Cortland

Michael A. Rigo Memorial Scholarship

Matthew C. Ridzon of New Springfield

Frank Clark Physics Award

Katharine Accetta of Lakewood

Ashley Skalsky of Youngstown

Albert A. Guerrieri Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Rebecca Kutsko of North Jackson

John and Lina Moteff Scholarships

Trevor Balint of Hubbard

Shane Downing of Kinsman

MS Consultants Award in Civil Engineering Technology

Brad E. Drennen of Girard

Nicola and Rocchina Richley Memorial Scholarship

Brandon L. Ostrode of Cortland

SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH

Quest 2008 Dean’s Award

Calvin Austin

Sara Kimbell

Kelly Melvin

Robert A. DiGiulio Scholarship

Jill DeRamo of Canfield

Lawrence DiRusso Scholarship

Jessica Knopp of Enon Valley, Pa.

Harvey Neal Kretzer Memorial Scholarship

Marie Giles of Warren

Chuck H. Whitman Student Services Graduate Scholarship

Lisa Sipes of Altoona, Pa.

Anthony and Rose Iannucci Scholarship

David Fowler of Boardman

Burdman Graduate Scholarship

Stephanie Sarrach of Youngstown

Marion E. Blum Graduate Essay Award

Tanya Frampton of Leetonia

B’nai B’rith History Graduate Award

Laura Cuppone of Youngstown

Ashley Zampogna of Boardman

Mary Anne Gable Graduate Award

Victoria Moore of Lowellville

Shlomo Moskovits Graduate Research Award

Shannon Grantz of North Lima

Scudder Graduate Teaching Award

Brian Dobosh of Hubbard

James A. Reeder Graduate Scholarship Award

Aimable Ngendahimana of Youngstown

Alan M. Jacobs Award for Exemplary Teaching by a Graduate Student

George A. Reedy of Mineral Ridge

Charles Singler Environmental Science Scholarships

Peter Koranchie-Boah of Youngstown

Paul R. Robinette of Hubbard

Outstanding Graduate Student in Mathematics Award

Srinivasa B. Manam of Youngstown

Outstanding Graduate Student in Statistics

Theophilus S. Boye of Youngstown

Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award

Miles J. Harris of East Liverpool