2002 Spring Commencement Video, College of Graduate Education and Research and College of Liberal Arts

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The Mr. President, the university community is assembled for commencement. Good afternoon.

I welcome you to the 137th Commencement exercise celebrating the University's top priority, the academic attainment of our students. Please stand for our national Anthem.

We'll be led in singing by Teresa Rose Bowser, a graduating music major with a concentration and voice performance. What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming, whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous

fight o'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming. Thank you, Miss Bowser. Please be seated. The flags on display at the rear of the stage this afternoon

represent the 37 countries of students graduating from Towson this spring Commencement. As you can see, an education at Towson University not only serves our region in the state of Maryland, but also reaches

across the nation and around the world. Please join me in welcoming Gerald Gang, a member of the University Board of Visitors, who will bring greetings on behalf of that board.

Good afternoon. I am proud to bring you brief greetings on behalf of the Towson University Board of Visitors to you, the 2002 graduates of the College of Liberal Arts.

The Board of Visitors is a volunteer board composed of business and institutional community leaders who advise the President of the University and support Towson. And it's in its mission, the first and foremost of which, of

course, is you, the students. Any philosophy majors out there? All right, you're with me today. You, the graduates, are going to leave Towson for a time, that

is. But your connection with this university is not severed. What you'll find if you get out there is that that Towson University name is going to be on your resume.

It's going to be on your resume this year and for the rest of your lives. It's going to be remain your primary credential as you go out and make your way in the world.

And what you'll also find is that that Towson University name, that Towson University credential will grow. It'll grow as Towson's reputation grows, and is the success of Towson's outstanding faculty grows and it's

reputation and it will grow with the success of the future students who follow you. And similarly, Towson's reputation is going to grow with your success as you go out and do great things in the world.

So even though it seems like you're leaving today, the short message I want to give you is that you and Towson will always be connected. And I know for Towson's part, Towson will continue to be here

for you and for whatever you need. And when you have the opportunity to help Towson, I hope that you will. And I hope that you'll realize that you'll be helping those who

come after you, but you'll also, in a very real sense, be helping yourselves. So graduates, congratulations, good luck, stay in touch. You'll always be part of the family here at Towson.

Thank you, Mr. Gang. We're fortunate to have with us also the president of Thousands Alumni Board, Brian Taylor, who will bring words of welcome from

the Alumni Association. Members of the Class of 2002. I bring you greetings on behalf of the more than 90,000 alumni who have preceded you.

We salute you for all your perseverance in all of these undertakings. As alumni, we are enriched by each other's achievements and by Towson's.

We are a family. You can count on us and we will count on you. You are now officially a member of the Towson University Alumni Association.

We encourage you to come back and share your successes with us. You have a new and important role, which is to help us make Towson an even stronger and more nationally recognized

university. Congratulations. Thank you, Mr. Thaler.

How many of you out there were already alums when you came to the ceremony this afternoon? Show your hands. Wonderful.

How many of you still owe me a term paper? It's now my pleasure to introduce Miss Tracy L Thrush. Miss Thrush is graduating summa cum laude with ABS in English and a concentration in secondary education.

During her years as an Honors College student at Towson, she's received the Honors Housing Scholarship, University Scholarship, Beulah and Price Scholarship, and the Morris Trent Pike Delta Kappa Student Teaching Award.

In addition to being named to the Dean's List every semester, Tracy is also a member of Golden Key, Lambda Iota TA Recreational Sports, and Campus Crusade for Christ. Traveling to all 50 states.

In 1999, Tracy took a year off of college to journey with What's Up American Tour. This tour measured over 10,000 teenagers level of hope in themselves, their families and friends and in major

institutions such as government, education systems and organized religion using the National Student Hope Census. During the fall semester of 2001, she participated in the Professional Development School Internship for Secondary

Education and this last student semester she student taught in Baltimore County for post graduation. Plans include interning with Campus Crusade for Christ 1000, seeking employment within education field, and possibly

traveling to Europe. Miss Thrush, thank you President Jones, Provost Leather, honored guests, faculty, family and friends. Good afternoon.

I'm honored to give this commencement address today as a representative of the 2002 graduating class of the College of Liberal Arts. It is ironic that I'm speaking to you today.

A few months ago, I lost my voice due to overextending it while leading worship for Campus Crusade for Christ, a student government affiliated religious ministry on campus. For someone who likes to gab, and yes, to sing and worship

too, losing my voice was a big deal and not a pleasant experience at all. I am an English major in secondary education, and yes, this was my student teaching semester.

Imagine, if you will, trying to raise your voice above the clamor and tumult of 157th graders. Trust me, it took enormous effort, a lot of patience, and a lot of silent prayer.

Today I'm in full voice and I promise not to preach a sermon. Instead, I would simply like to share with you some thoughts about my experiences at Towson University and what I've learned about life, people, and myself.

Last fall I had the opportunity to attend the convention of National National Council for Teachers of English in Baltimore, MD. At the two day Young Adult Literature workshop I attended,

I listened with rapt attention to novelist Todd Strasser speak on the evolution of his book Give a Boy a Gun. With grave solemnity, he asked us to consider how we can expect our students to not fight back with violence against their

peers who ridicule and shun them, when, as a nation, bold headlines and newspapers and nightly TV reflect the growing violence in the world as a panacea for all of life's problems.

His words made me realize that now more than ever before in today's chaotic world, the role of a teacher can be so significant in the lives of students. In a world in which security is no longer a dependent

establishment, the teacher is forced to take on the brave role of creating a classroom environment in which students feel safe, accepted and trusted. It is a sad thing to realize that 50 years ago this type of

classroom was the norm. Now it is the exception. However, it is not only the role of the teacher to be flexible. We are graduating from the College of Liberal Arts with

various degrees, including interdisciplinary studies, modern languages, philosophy and religion, political science, psychology, sociology and anthropology, and women's studies.

Well, some of us chose to be poets, journalists, geographers, environmentalists and historians. We are all responsible for adapting to new situations, even though it can be scary to do so.

In this dog eats dog world of competitive corporate America, we must be adventurous and willing to take risks. Our founding fathers, all 56 of them, knew when they signed the Declaration of Independence that they were risking everything,

including their lives, as Bill Bright writes in his book Red Sky in the Morning and I quote. And they fulfilled their pledge. They paid their price and freedom was born.

Your example shows us the great success does not come without great sacrifice. My experience at Towson has reinforced this principle of taking risks and being adventurous.

It was risky when my sister and I lived on the second floor of the residence tower, a floor primarily devoted to international students. We share a suite with two girls from France and a girl from

Ghana. Other students from the floor hailed from many countries, including Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Nigeria. Talk about diversity.

I came away from that floor with a newfound respect and appreciation for people of all colors, talents, beliefs and personalities. It was risky labeling myself as an honors college students who,

gasp, actually like to read, study and attend class. Well, at least most of them. It was risky building relationships with my professors and my classes, but doing so introduced me to warm, caring

individuals who authentically desire to assist me in finding out what my passions were and then giving me the resources and support I needed to accomplish my dreams and goals. It was risky being a part of Campus Crusade for Christ and

identifying myself as a person who readily believes that there's more to this world than just the American Dream. I believe so strongly in the message of the Gospel that I've decided to return to Towson and intern with this ministry next

year instead of jumping into teaching English right away. Life is about being adventurous as well, and my friends and I have made many memories here at Towson University. I remember sleeping outside in a sleeping bag 1 cold night

outside of 7800 York Rd. with over 50 other students who were all in line to guarantee a prime housing location. The following semester we signed up for the top floor in

Richmond, the 6th, which we affectionately nicknamed The Penthouse. Unfortunately at the time, and to my parents, Shay Grin, we didn't realize that the elevator only went up to the 4th floor,

so you can only imagine what moving in was like. My parents joke that my elevator did not go all the way to the top. My friends and I also showed our love for adventure and school

spirit by having fun displaying our Towson pride. From singing the fight song at the top of our lungs at the football games, to following the men's lacrosse team last year, to College Park to see them win the quarter final championship

in the last seconds of the game, to almost seen the men's basketball team beat Michigan back in 97. We always enjoyed representing as we called it. Before leaving you with one last thought, I'd like to take a

quick moment to thank my family, Mom, Dad, Gary and my best friend and twin sister Terry, my boyfriend Tim, my friends and my outstanding professors, Dr. Gloria Newber, Alan Starkey, and Doctor Sharon Gibson Groschon.

Through their love and support, I'm able to stand here before you today, a product of their investment in my life. And I give thanks to God, who deserves all the glory from my speaking today.

I leave you with the verse from the Bible, Ecclesiastes Chapter 11, verse four. Whoever watches the wind will not plant. Whoever looks at the clouds will not reap.

In life, if we wait until all the conditions look right to follow our dreams, we may miss out on the adventure of life because we were waiting for an opportunity that had already passed us by.

Life does involve risks. In celebration of Towson's 135 years of commitment to learning, remember, great success does not come without great sacrifice. To you, fellow members of the graduating class of 2002, I wish

you success in fulfilling your dreams. Congratulations. Thank you. Thank you, Miss Thrush.

This is one of the happiest days of the year on our campus. We celebrate first and foremost the graduates of whom we are so very, very proud. There are many others here today who share in their

accomplishments. There is in particular, one very special group whose contributions deserve full recognition. The faculty.

We have the finest graduating class in Maryland because Towson University has the very best faculty. Will the faculty of the University please rise, including our emeritus faculty and graduates?

Please join me in showing our appreciation for this outstanding group of dedicated and caring mentors and teachers. Please sit. They did what I asked.

This may be the first time ever that a group of faculty has obeyed me. Joining us on stage today are leaders of the University. Through their dedication and expertise, they enable the

success of our students. On the 1st row are the officers of the University, those responsible for sustaining our academic programs, members of the Board of Visitors of the University Senate, of the Alumni

Association, of the Student Government Association, and of the American Association of University Professors. Will these colleagues please rise so it may show our appreciation for their leadership?

Thank you. I would also like to thank the faculty for his acting as faculty and student marshals in the audience today. We thank you for your service.

Now, for the best moment, please join me as we thank those who especially have made possible the achievement of today's graduates. First, with the mothers and fathers of our graduates, please

stand and remain standing. Now the grandparents, great grandparents and grandchildren of the graduates, would you please stand and remain standing?

Will the spouses and sons and daughters of the graduates please stand and also remain standing, and with them the aunts, the uncles, the friends, and all others who have helped make this day possible.

And we're here to share in this very special moment. Thank you. You may be seated before the most important part of our ceremony begins.

I have an announcement concerning photographs. Professional photograph will take pictures of your favorite graduate as each crosses the stage. Photo opportunities for family and friends will be available

later so that you may find your particular graduate in the procession. Graduates will come forward alphabetically by their departments within the college.

If you could limit your applause and shouts for your graduate out of respect for the graduate immediately following yours, it would be deeply appreciated. Note how the faculty obeyed me, and I do have the power of

presidential pardon if you can't do the same. Provost Deborah Leather will join me for this. The conferring of the degrees assisting us in awarding degrees will be Dean's Jin Gong, Beverly Leach and Howard Nixon.

Will the candidates for master's degrees please stand? Mr. President, on recommendation of the faculty, I have the honor to present present those students who will meet all requirements

for the degrees of Master of Arts, Master of Arts and Teaching, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Education, Master of Music, or Master of Science. I am pleased to receive these candidates for graduate degrees.

You have shown your determination to develop your talents and sharpen your skills. Yours is now the responsibility to apply these capabilities in the service of humanity.

By the authority vested in me by the Board of Regents in the State of Maryland, I confer upon you the earned degree with all the responsibilities, honors, rights and privileges there and to pertaining congratulations with a Master's degree

recipients. Please proceed to the stage. I'm Doctor Lawrence Shirley, the associate Dean of the College of Graduate Education and Research.

On my far right is Doctor Jin Gong, the Dean of the Graduate College. We do wish to congratulate all of the students, but especially those who are getting graduate degrees today.

Angela Christina Zittle, Mary Elizabeth Boyer, Mara Lauren Igorian, Cheryl Elizabeth Icorn, Tina Lynn Heilman, Amanda. Perth Kelly, Candace Kotula, Sumya Katun, Mir, Frida Pascoe, Jennifer.

Lee Weaver, Lisa. Margaret Winders, Sherry Feiglson, Melissa Aaron Ferguson, Jodie Lynn Foster, Catherine and Mccubbin Toya Nichelle Joyner, Laura Joy Pennington Gregory Allen Rubin,

Stephen Paul Sesenti, Danielle Marie Walzer, Linda Marie Wilkins, Makita K Bay, Vanessa Tena Dempster Hope Tiasha Dickerson, Laura Ann Fisher, Stacy Christine Frank Cara, Elizabeth Friedman, Philip Stewart Gay Paul, Terence

Hunter, Chaya P Is B Heather and Marie Gerald. Peggy and Masseris Medisol More Ingrid Michelle Portney Grace Marie Riley Kizzy Deanna Ross Cheryl Renee Smith Don Amy Imus Meyer, Robert Henry Gerstmeyer Junior Jacqueline King

Jacqueline Renee Weaver, Karen Bean Baxter Ronald Lee Bivens, Rachel Lee Carter Cheryl Ann Collins Timothy Brian D Hart, Daniel John Kostenaut Young Wah Lee Scott Andrew Lyons, Susanna Christine Porterfield, Robert Allen Phillips Junior Karen

Spain Brunette Hashim Shortridge, Shakira Ray Simmons, Kimberly Tyler Stills, Cynthia Marie Vivaris, Gina Courtney Wallace Kanita Lynn Williams, Stephen Herney Heaney Sorry. Jashin Lazario, Audrey Antoinette Odom, Sephora, Sedir

Mustafi, Christian R Bell, Daniel Edward Keller, Stephanie Jeanine Levis, Tricia Andrew Schwab, Holly Tippermann, Sneeringer APRA, Ida Walters, Susan K Wooden, Linda. Dodd, Eisenberg, Shannon, Michelle.

Lowe, Tunde. Aracunle, Oyen. Loye, Daniel, Keith. Reichert, Eric.

Garner. Wilson, Dolores M Basilio. Mr. President, This concludes the presentation of the graduates of

the College of Graduate Education and Research. Will the candidates for bachelor's degrees please stand? Students receiving Latin Honors will be announced as their names are called.

To receive a degree with honors, students must have completed 60 credits of undergraduate work at Towson University and achieve the appropriate quality. Point Leverage.

cum Laude 3.4 to 3.54. Magna cum Laude 3.55 to 3.74. Summa cum Laude 7 point 3.75 to 4.0. Mr.

President, on recommendation of the faculty, I have the honor of presenting to you those students who will meet all requirements for the degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, or Bachelor of Science.

I am pleased to receive these candidates by the authority invested in me by the Board of Regents and the State of Maryland. I confer upon you the earned degree with all the

responsibilities, honors, rights and privileges thereunto pertaining as a symbol of your new status. Please now move the Mortar Board tassel from the right to the left.

Congratulations, graduates, please be seated. Graduates, please follow the direction of the marshals. Once on stage, you will shake the President's hand, proceed across the stage to receive congratulations from the Dean of

your college, and then return to your seat. Good afternoon. I'm Doctor Carl Bam, associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts.

It's my high honor to introduce to you all the class of 2002. Congratulations. To my right is Doctor Beverly Leach, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Doctor Leach will greet each graduate and offer

her congratulations on behalf of the faculty and staff of the College. Tracy L Thrush, summa cum laude. Jennifer and Bethkowski, summa cum laude.

Honors in Psychology. Nicole Jean Crowe, Michelle Audra Lehrter, Haley Azimi Aaron Elizabeth Beal, cum Laude. Jennifer Robin The Shell, Joshua Alexander, Browser Matthew John

Buckley, Kristen and Camusa William Bradley Colburn Junior, Maria Lena De Castro, Natalie Ann De Long, Rachel Elizabeth Dicarlo, cum Laude. Tracy Diane Edwards, Kiana Rosa Lucille Fry, Barbara Marney

Gatewood, Magna cum laude. 2nd Lieutenant Laura Beth Grimes, Maria Michelle Hammond cum laude, Charice Hodges, Laura Beth Hosted Aaron Lynn Kane, Rebecca and Kelly Summa cum laude.

Wade Thomas Kemper, Rebecca Lynn Larson, Susan Lee cum Laude Lisa Marie Brave Yak Let All Summa cum Laude. Kathleen Elizabeth Link cum laude. Amanda Elizabeth Malone, Sarah Elizabeth Marecki, Patrick

Joseph Martin, Justin Paul Mcneely, John Joseph Messina Raymond Stephen Namey Summa cum Laude. Carol and Neubauer Magna cum Laude. John F Nolan, Jill Marie Pajak, Dana Lucia Parisi Barbara Sue

Raley Charles S Ramsburg Junior, Summa cum Laude. Antoinette Danielle Roquemore, Sarah Ann Ruff, Summa cum Laude Honors College, Shakira Sawyer, Sean Anthony Sharpeta Keith Andrew Soulsback, Sarah Beth Sykes, cum laude.

Stephanie and Tate Terry L Thrush, summa cum laude. Byron Jeffrey Tozzi, Third Lauren Christine Van Sciver, Laura Catherine White, Meredith Lauren Berger, Emily Beth Cipriano Summa cum Laude, Robin Elise Mandelbaum, Devon Renee

Mann, Patricia Garrity, Piper, Michelle and Shelton's Patrice Randolin. Scott, Gina. Stefko Peter Stephen Keller, Angela D Carlisle, Mark Daniel

Hanchi, Sarah Ann Hatton, Christopher Miles Kaden, William Eric Lindsay, Keith Garrett Mankowitz, Tyler Brian Stevens, Megan Elizabeth Brown, cum Laude Mark Andrew Olson cum Laude. Carrie Lynn Smith, Christina Lynn Helwig John David Jordan

Christine Lee Leong Magna cum laude Phoenix Brook Lists Peter Joshua Myers Alicia Darn Arceo Summa cum Laude Alicia Robin Bates Summa cum Laude Sarah Christine Beck Magna cum Laude Honors College Robert Mathias Bray Thomas Stewart Brown Magna

cum Laude. David A Fornell, John Paul Gross close Benjamin Mark Johnson Summa cum Laude Honors College Samantha Eileen Lures Sean Patrick McCollum Annalise Marie Rogers Summa cum Laude Honors

College Daniel Thomas Saya Timothy Shea Joseph Stephen Wyford, Brandy Nicole Wood Stacy Michelle Clark Tamera The Dean Davis Tanisha Lachelle Hamilton cum Laude. Aaron Alexander Ingle cum Laude.

Brant Edward King Scott Michael McCluskey cum Laude. Ronald Scott Melo Sharon Hope Murphy, Michael Brian Shin Thomas William Staub Mauricia Celestine Tyson, Jared Daniel Yarborough cum laude John K Bizarro idos Vector Gone Off

Catherine Suzanne Burton, Michelle Christine Choi Wong, Christine Marie Klein Summa cum laude Honors College Joseph Donald Faye cum laude. Sung Hayek, Hong Shabran, Kamovai cum Laude.

Jana Kreisman, Mark Martyr, Bathsheba, B Ambongwe, Mihoko Owada Shawan, Evelyn Petty Magna cum Laude. Anthony Dennis Dudek, Tonita Karis Holloway, Timothy Arthur Kelly, Melissa Jane Bradshaw, Gregory Lawrence Fisher, Jeremy

Donald Griffith, Christopher James Hetmanski, David Christopher Adkins Summa cum Laude. Honors College Adam Victor Boehning, Matthew Thomas Duggins Candace FA Elfidge, Olivia Nicole Freeman, John Harvey

Gentry Sean Patrick Henley Magna cum Laude Aaron Therese Johnson Magna cum Laude. Honors in Political Science Donald Edward Curly 2nd Amy Nicole Lepore L'Oreal Smith, Michael Emmanuel Lineberry Summa

cum laude. Honors College Honors in Political Science Allen R Morgan Megan Lynn Nethary Crystal Maria Nunn Michael S Palmisano Jodi Alana Peskin Marguerite Theresa Rogers Wayman Anthony Scott

Forth Eleanor Renner Honors in Political Science Julie Marie Siebert Magna cum laude Patrick J Thomas Judith Wolf Wedding Adrian Bradford White Mark Anthony Yost Junior Magna cum laude.

Honors College Brian Elliott Zeitner, Meredith Helen Adam Mickey Shanara Lashawn Anderson, Lolita Ankam, Jeffrey Lance Arenberg, Allison Elizabeth Aragon, John Jay Artis, Veronica Alexandra Barbary, Amanda Lee Barnes Magna cum Laude.

Angela Faith Barnes, Shalita Renee Barnes, Courtney Suzanne Baumgartner, Jane Maranam Bautista Paul Robert Bellen, Leah Rebecca Bender, Kellyanne Birmingham, Rosemarie Christina Bolino cum laude.

David Bonsila, Denise Michelle Brady cum laude. Megan Ray Brenner, Amira K Javez, Kimberly Marie Brown, Magna cum Laude, Danielle Marie Buckingham, Summa cum Laude, Catherine and Bussey Kia, Elizabeth Carter, Courtney

Agatha, Casalena, Cara and Starkey, Betsy Lynn Chu, Summa cum Laude. Joanna Stacey Cohen, Julie Caroline Collier, Megan A Colton, Jamie Christine Koppel Thanks Shakia Shakima, Latrice

Cowens, Eric B Dalloway. Amy Catherine Peasley, Christie Ladd Prohaska Jennifer Aaron Dugan, cum laude. Erica Joe Dorfmeister, summa cum laude.

Jessica Renee Holes, Magna cum laude. Clarissa Lynn Scribbins, Tiffany Brooke Draper, Megan Elizabeth Edwards, Rebecca Marie Eller, Aisha Shawnee Felton Nicole Eve Ferguson Summa cum Laude Bridget Michelle Ferguson Smith, Kelly

Lynn Fox, Jennifer L Frederick, Monica Robin Glatt, Michelle Glenn Summa cum Laude. Jenice Lynn Goldshaw, Amanda C Gorsuch, Rebecca Lee Graves, Mary Catherine Harsh, Kathleen Elizabeth Haynes, Nancy Farah

Hirsch, cum Laude Honors College. Carrie Lee Higginson, Jeffrey Lewis Engel Ryan Paul Mckiernan, Nicole Lynn Hirsch April Joy Hitzelberger, Summa cum Laude Honors College Laurie Angelina Jones, Magna cum laude Rebecca

and Khan Magna cum laude. Laura Dina Katzbeck, Lauren Carole King, Magna cum laude. Sarah Lauren Kleinfelter, Andrea Lee Koontz, Jennifer Francis Croom, summa cum laude Honors College, Jesse Morgan Lehrer and

Faye Leshner, summa cum Laude. Therese, Catherine Lewis, Janine Maria Lazima, Maria Theresa Lloyd, cum Laude. Joshua Gabrielle London, Julie Ann Long, Emily Shannon Lopez.

You're welcome. Melissa Sue Ludwig, Katie Joanna Marsh, Catherine Rose Martin Helene Christine Marucci, Shannon Elizabeth McCartney, Carrie Regina Mylan Monique Shane I Miller, Tracy Lee

Miller, Christine D Minardi, Vucicaria S and Daba Amber Nicole Niner Chandy Lynn Padgett cum Laude Honors College Lauren Yvonne Parker, Kelly and Parks, William John Pupley, Bridget Nicole Feebus Summa cum Laude.

Jamie C Porter, Nicole Cassandra Powell, Melanie Dana Premisler, Batika Shayna Reeves and Francis Rehman, cum laude. Carla Lee Renicki Julie Julie Alana Rogers, Brian Thomas Rowland Julia Teodorovna Resabrovna Tia Lachelle Rush

Deborah Ann Sabatino, Karen Ann Sailor, Betsy Eileen Sapphire Summa cum Laude. Cheryl Ann Scannell Meredith Louise Sheer Magna cum Laude. Peter John Schlayer Junior Magna cum laude.

Honors in Psychology Samuel David Chavez Summa cum laude. Honors in Psychology. Matthew David Williams, cum laude, honors in psychology. Kristen Marie Robust, summa cum laude, honors in psychology.

Devon Lamont, Low, Honors College, Honors in psychology, summa cum laude. Michelle Petrangalo, summa cum laude, Honors in psychology. Lauren S minor, summa cum laude, Honors College, Honors in

psychology. Sarah Beth Metz, Honors in psychology, Magna cum laude. Matthew Lloyd Whitehead, Magna cum laude, Honors College honors in psychology.

Lee Hui Chu, summa cum laude, honors in psychology. Christina Marie Slater, summa cum laude, honors College honors in psychology. Eileen Brooke Webster, Magna cum laude Honors College Honors in

psychology James A Smurtic, cum laude, Honors in Psychology. Lisa Ann Shehadi, Magna cum laude Honors in Psychology. Deborah Lynn Schlunt, summa cum laude Honors in Psychology. Marissa Dawn Schwartz, cum Laude.

Jeanette Nicole Sellers, Christina Loreen, Schmack Shimek Magna cum Laude, Lexi Pamela Smith, Sarah Stringer, Jenny Lee Spalding, Priscilla Louise Sullivan Mahoney and E Sweeney. Taron, Lakia.

Sydnor, Brooke, Kathleen. Taverner, Brienne, Nicole. Tesla, Christy Lynn, Thomas, Leticia Lynn, Tillar, Stacy Marie Trojanas, Jessica Ann Valentine cum Laude.

Nicole. Victoria Vincenti, David Richard Warren, Summa cum Laude. Melissa Ray Ward, William Joseph Wasson cum Laude. James Thomas Weiss Weiskeger Bradley Frederick Dunn, Heta

Welsh, Lisa Marie Wheeler, Christy Lynn Williams, Katie Lynn Williams, Jan Rebecca Wilson, Joseph Mars Zeidel Summa cum Laude. Matthew David Zeeland Summa *** Laude Honors College Stacy

Michelle Zepnick, Steven Edward Armstrong, Amanda Theresa Biancanelo, Elizabeth Martha Borowski, Angela Nicole Bowers, Heather Harris Byrode Laura Marie Caballero, Jeffrey Wayne Carroll, Wendy Jennifer Cheney, cum laude.

Amanda Gay Clark, Andrew Charles Klein, Sarah. Amanda Kolbert Lawrence John Cornelius, Sean Thomas Craig Laura Lynn Davidson Magna cum Laude. Matthew Cook Decker, Sean Josette Guthrie Alexander Brian

Harris, Cindy Wells Heidler Scott Richard Heard Allison Marie Jaspers, Brett M Kaylor, Elizabeth Lieberman, Kathleen Elizabeth Mallon, Annie Marie Macklemore, Camille Ebony Murphy, Christopher Scott Osborne, Joseph Francis

Patterson Mara Allison Peeper Magna cum Laude. Andrea Michelle Reem T Edward Rowe Corenza Sackett cum Laude. Christine Elizabeth Kerr, Lionel Sewell, Sarah Elizabeth Connolly, Christy Marie Samanik, David Nathaniel Skeetza, Erica

and Slocum Casey. Roger Stidham, Edward Lee Strong, Robert Williams Strong Kumari Sumnar Rebecca Joan Vaca, Amber Maze Warren Summa cum Laude.

Mary Margaret Weisinger, cum Laude Amanda Margaret Wilhelm Nicole Amy Winter, Krista Marie Zaleski, Magna cum laude Dorothy Francis Childers, Summa cum Laude. Joseph Corey Cluster, Eileen Jean Daley, cum laude.

Laura and Granite Granito, cum laude. Christina Luz Bach cum laude. Audra Lynn Wayland, Magna cum laude. Honors College Arianne Carrie Davis, Jamie Aaron Setlin,

Brandon Jeffrey Davis. All right, congratulations and best wishes to each and everyone of you and our thanks. You are a reason to be here.

You are our pride. Our distinction lies in you. You are our hope. And with sincere thanks from the staff, the faculty, and the

administration, we have joyed at having you here. We look forward to your future. Will everyone please stand and join Teresa Bowser in singing of the Alma Mater?

You will find the words on page 43 of your commencement program. Alma Mater, Alma Mater, we will ever faithful be in our hearts thy beauty lingers, though we've gone from thee. Now thy praises we are chanting.

Now our voices rise in tune, sing thy beauty, Alma Mater, and our love so true. Sparkling in the morning brightness, rosy in the sunset light, stately rising on the hilltop, ever our delight. Now our praises we are chanting.

Now my voices rise in tune. Sing thy beauty, Alma Mater, and our love so true. Doctor Jones, his party, the faculty and graduates will begin the recessional.

I would ask the members of the audience be seated until they have left the auditorium. The graduates may then join their guest on the patio. Again, we offer our very best wishes and congratulations to

the Class of 2002. (music)