Commencement
Ceremony
2013
Friday, May 3, 2013
Seven O’Clock
Campus Recreation Center
NORTH CENTRAL STATE COLLEGE
2013 COMMENCEMENT
PROGRAM
Musical Prelude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Renaissance Brass Quintet
Processional. . . . . .Grand Marshal: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cynthia Freeman, M.S., R.N., CNE
Associate Professor, Associate Degree Nursing
Senior Faculty Member
Faculty Marshals: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John E. Falls, B.S., M.S.
Associate Professor Mathematics
Department Chair Math / First Year Experience
Robert A. Slabodnick, M.Ed., RRT-NPS
Associate Professor / Program Director Respiratory Care
Department Chair Allied Health and Science
Candidate Marshals: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan E. Elliott, BSBA, MBA
Human Resources/Payroll Specialist
2012-13 Outstanding Staff Member of the Year
Deborah B. McDaniel, B.S., M.Ed.
Adjunct Instructor, English
2012-13 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member of the Year
Opening of Convocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cynthia Freeman
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Betty E. Preston, MBA
Chief Public Affairs Officer
Invocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Daniel L. Dickman, M.Ed, M.Div
Pastor, Peace Fellowship Church, Mansfield, Ohio
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts, Education, Professional and Public Services Division
Director, Success Unlimited Programs
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Dorey Diab
President, North Central State College
2013 CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION
BUSINESS, INDUSTRY, AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
ACCOUNTING
David William Carver
Pamela Rae Dawson*‡
Joshua Robert Hamilton
Leanna Mae Hershey*
Jonathan Dillon Kempf
Andrew Victor Krebs*
Heather Michelle Lee
Anthony Eugene Miller*‡
Nicole Renee Myers
Andy J. Rickel*
Kristina Maria Rollin
Brittany Danielle Webster
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Business Management Major
Davis Wayne Albright
Abigail Lane Bowman
Irving Cedric Boyd
Joshua Lane Byerly
Miranda J. Gallaway
Jennifer Renee Harmon*‡
Martin Ray Hershner
Kelly Lowell Kleman
David Daniel Kreisher
Pamela Kuhn‡
Danny Lee McClain
Kyle T. Pauley
Kaitlin Ann Eddleblute
Lindsey Marie Mollett
Chad Benjamin Daniel Patrick*
David Neil Williams*
Russell Eugene Payton
William Art Scott*
Markella Marie Todd
Jennifer Diane Wakely
Finance Major
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
James Francis Barden
Ryan Burr Christie
Jason Aaron Cross
Michelle Marie Heimberger
Warren David Johnson*
Michael Eugene Kabbaz*‡
Joshua Aaron Madden*
Perry Lynn Mullins
Alexander W. Murray*
Jeremy D. Nicol*
Claire Anne Regan*
Rachel Naomi Smallze
Donald James Stover*
Melissa J. Strojek
Reese Lyndon Webster
DIGITAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGY
Elizabeth Lee Greenich
Christopher Jordan Hill
Paula J. Jones*
Jessica Kay Piatt
Chelsea Rose Ream*
Amanda Marie Roley*‡
Olivia Ann Studer
Clinton C. Yetzer*
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
James Leland Ray Baldinger*
Michael Alan Johnson
Aaron Christopher Long*‡
Scott Doyle Sensmeier
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
Engineering Design Major
Christina D. Barker
Zachary Dennis Bigelow*‡
Jason Phillip Boyer
Cody Alan Gayheart
Clayton Ronald Habegger
Cody Aaron Harbaugh
Robert William Harriger II*
Michael Ray Nichols
Matthew Richard Wooster
*Graduated with Honors (3.5 gpa or better accumulative average). Signified by wearing of gold cord.
‡Member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. Signified by wearing of gold stole and tassel.
The appearance of a candidate’s name in this publication does not guarantee the attainment of graduation status.
Italic type denotes “In Absentia.”
2013 CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION
BUSINESS, INDUSTRY, AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION (cont.)
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Joshua Steven Alleman‡
Jerimiah Barron Baker
Joshua Michael Bates
Seth Wayne Brokaw
Adam J. Lambert*
Jason Paul Massie*‡
Scott Andrew Spangler
Jason R. Thomas
Steven Christopher Willeke*
HEALTH SCIENCES DIVISION
BIOSCIENCE
Brenda D. Bowen
Nathaniel Justin Chance‡
Scott Bryan Christie
Sarah Susanne Cotter
Audrey Catherine Elrod*
Catherine Lucille Franks
Charles Edward Johnson
Alexandra Jane McPherson‡
Jennifer Marie Nera*
Marianne Oswalt
Teresa Louise Sykes
Robert Glen Van Doren
Richard David Yeo
COLLEGE-NOW BIOSCIENCE
Nicole Renee Coleman*
Brendon Paul Cress
Amber L. Deter
Tara L. Moffett
Taylor Jvonne Nussbaum
Jesse Earl Plushnik
HEALTH SERVICES TECHNOLOGY
Sherry Lee Scott
NURSING
Cole Aaron Adams
Dawn Elizabeth Armstrong
Suzanne Marie Banks*‡
Heather Dawn Baughman
Ellie Burke Baum‡
Jennifer A. Beaver
Kristen Leigh Blanton
Nancy I. Branam
Casey Lynn Britton*‡
Lisa Ann Browning
Chad Loy Easkel Bryant
Lisa Dawn Burgess
Jennifer Lavinder Carroll*‡
Rebekah Nicole Davis‡
Gretchen Renea Everett
Hannah L. Foley
Erica Lynn Frasher
Kurt Alan Frietchen
Anna Corinne-Nethery Gardner
Julia Christine Glass
David Michael Glosser
Rebecca Jo Gordon
Ashley M. Green
Shannon R. Hadamuscin
Tyler William Hamm
Kimberly Joyce Haynes
Jamie Lynn Headley
Andrea Lynn Hess
Hannah Nicole Hicks
Jennifer Lynn Highman‡
Holly Elizabeth Holmes
Bailee Elaine Indermuhle*‡
Tina L. Jennings
Brandi Renee Johnson
Kara Elaine Kapustar*
Brenda Lee Kyle
Lance Ryan LeVeck
Nahtanha Rae Martin*
Patricia Ann Massey‡
Julie Elizabeth Maxwell
Mandy Lynn McCoy
Angie Irene McCulloch
Courtney Marie McLaughlin
Aaron David McNulty‡
Antoinette Faustine Morris
Cheryl Lynn Mosher
Jennifer Margaret O’Leary
Danielle Christine Pauley
Johnna Kaye Perry
Brett M. Potter
Faith A. Rader
Kevin Lee Ready
Missy Renee Repp*
Rachel Elizabeth Robertson
Jenny L. Robinson
Kayla Jo Robinson
Jessica Renee Ross
Mary Ann Ruckel
Casey Samantha Simon
Dena Marie Skidgell-Scheurer
Krista Nichole Smith
Paula Ann Stetler-Sengsourichanh
Breanna Danielle Streit
Chelsey Kay Thompson
Amber Marie Tingley
Jamie Lee Tschantz
Lisa JoAnn Walker*
Rachel Ann Wardell
Jennifer Diane Watkins*
Lauren Michelle Williams*
Hayley Michaele Wisenbarger
Brandon Alex Wright
*Graduated with Honors (3.5 gpa or better accumulative average). Signified by wearing of gold cord.
‡Member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. Signified by wearing of gold stole and tassel.
The appearance of a candidate’s name in this publication does not guarantee the attainment of graduation status.
Italic type denotes “In Absentia.”
2013 CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION
HEALTH SCIENCES DIVISION (cont.)
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
Melissa G. Bowen*
Lindsey Marie Childs
Christina Ann Collins
April Lynn Tomiko Herrold*
Monique Suzanne Leininger-Haven
Amanda Lee Miller*
Jennifer Danielle Scheidler
Keeley Victoria Shaw
Tabitha June Tridico*
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Jordon Ryan Appleby
Stu Brian Bechtler*
Tracie Lyn Beck*‡
Shena Montana Colburn
Erin A. Cramer
Justin Everett Dew*
Rebecca Dianne Evans*
Andrea Elizabeth Fisher
Brian Paul Glover‡
Brandi Marie Grogg
Brittany Faith Harris
Kaylene Mary Hunt*
Shandi Rae Lozier
Charles M. Richey
Allyson Denver Rosich*‡
Cheryl Ann Russell*
Valerie Brianne Starcher
Jennifer Diane Stinner*
Elizabeth Erin Them
Gary Allen Williams
RADIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Danielle Elizabeth Boggs
Marc Anthony Contrascere
Travis Jason Day*
Mandy Jill Drugan
Melissa Ann Feeman*
Stephanie Marie Fry
Sara Lynn Gehrisch*‡
Katie Haywood
Anila Prifti*
Tiffany Marie Seran
Bobbi Jo Lynn Stevens
Jamie Angela Ulrich
RESPIRATORY CARE
Lindsey Marie Beckett
Rebecca Marie Brigham*‡
Brianna Rhea Clevenger
Michelle Hope Clever-Vermillion
Amanda Beth Crofutt
Christopher Taylor Daly*
David Alan Dickerson*
Lauren Mackenzie Hoffer
Jaqualynn Lanae Leonhardt
Jacob Scott Mottayaw
Lindsey Marie Schroeder
Hannah Erin Smart
Brian Lee Stewart*
LIBERAL ARTS, EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL AND
PUBLIC SERVICES DIVISION
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Mikayla Renea Carroll
Danielle Mae Howard
Stacy Lynn Jones*‡
Thomas Matthew Kreinbrink
Sarah Kristyn Maugans*
Freeman Jay Nixon
Georgia Rose Pauley*
Allie Raven Silliman
Brent Joseph Broom
Brian Christopher Henderson*
Amanda Cecelia Rohr*‡
Zackary Kendall Steele*‡
Da’Sheka Danielle Williams
Peace Officer Option
Tyler Ray Winkelman
*Graduated with Honors (3.5 gpa or better accumulative average). Signified by wearing of gold cord.
‡Member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. Signified by wearing of gold stole and tassel.
The appearance of a candidate’s name in this publication does not guarantee the attainment of graduation status.
Italic type denotes “In Absentia.”
2013 CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION
LIBERAL ARTS, EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL AND
PUBLIC SERVICES DIVISION (cont.)
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Jamie Marie Baumberger
Crystal Marie Kurtz
Audrey Lynn Ridenour*
Emmah Christine Roepke
Megan Kathleen Smith
Veronica Rose Susuico
Aubrey Ann Young
GENERAL STUDIES
Associate of Arts
Arion Adrian Dotson
Erik Douglas Emmons
Rajan Franklin
Danielle Marie Gitto
Luke Anthony Griffith*
Alyssa Lauren Hill
Joseph Shane Kipp
Misty Lynn Kurtzman*
Britany Nicole Shannon
Darvell Maurice Smith
Associate of Science
Andrea June Truex
HUMAN SERVICES
Pateresa Chante’ Bishop*
Autumn Boutcher
Denise Leigh Burkhart*
Kelly Renee Dean‡
Maggie Ann Elliott
Amber Danielle Ferguson
Heidi Lynnette Fox
Rachel Elaine Hartley
Jamie Lee Hess
Karen Denise Kepple*‡
Nikita Lucille Lee*
Loana Anne Linn
Sandra Marie Pelfrey‡
Angela Kaye Riley*‡
Kristy Anne Armbruster
Karen Marie Carroll*
Chelsea Dawn Collins
Gail L. Groves
Amanda Jo Hopkins
Heather Leann Lewis*
Maria D. Luevano
Lisa J. Miller*‡
Dorothy Jean Moon
Terrance Robert Powell III
Cynthia Jean Shultz
Kristen Melissa Stafford
Arielle J. Tate
Anthony L. Taylor Sr.
Jana L. Tenley
Jill Janine Von Haase*
Emily Lynn Worthington*
PARALEGAL STUDIES
Amelia E. Sigler*‡
Shelley Lorraine Stephens
La-Trease D. Whack
Leah Marie Wheatley*‡
TECHNICAL STUDIES
Sandra L. Brinkmeier*
Aundrea Linda Cooper
Chad A. Patton
COLLEGE-NOW ENGINEERING
Andrew Tyler Bargo*‡
Brett Allen Eldridge
Trevor William Farst
Connor Vincent Kempf
Nathan Andrew Kline
Garet Logan Litwiler‡
Kyler Anthony Lunsford*‡
Alexander Judge Mayer
Joslyn Rae Oehrli
Jeffrey C. Runkle
Celestia Paige Starner*
Jacob Bradley Wise*
Ezra Wayne Young*
*Graduated with Honors (3.5 gpa or better accumulative average). Signified by wearing of gold cord.
‡Member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. Signified by wearing of gold stole and tassel.
The appearance of a candidate’s name in this publication does not guarantee the attainment of graduation status.
Italic type denotes “In Absentia.”
PROGRAM
(continued)
Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Dwight L. McElfresh
Chair, Board of Trustees
Commencement Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Margaret Puckett, M.Ed.
Associate Professor, First Year Experience
2012-13 Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year
Special Recognitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Dorey Diab
Alumni Association Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Ricky L. Branham, RN, BA
Reverend, Ripley Chapel
Registered Nurse, Mercy Willard Hospital
Alumni Association Member & Alumni Advisory Board Member
Presentation of Candidates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Karen A. Reed
Vice President for Academic Services
Conferral of Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Dorey Diab
Announcement of Graduates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Gregory Timberlake
Dean, Business, Industry, and Technology
James L. Hull, MBA, PT
Dean, Health Sciences
Gregory T. Busch, Ed.D. (ABD)
Dean, Liberal Arts, Education, Professional and Public Services
Presentation of Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Dorey Diab
Dr. Dwight L. McElfresh
Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Daniel L. Dickman
Closing of Convocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cynthia Freeman
Recessional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Renaissance Brass Quintet
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Chair - Dwight L. McElfresh, Ed.D., Ashland
Vice Chair - Linda S. M. Nelson, R.N., Galion
MEMBERS
Edith B. Humphrey, R.N., Mansfield
Elizabeth Morando, J. D., Mansfield
Pamela Mowry, Ashland
M. M. Ressallat, M.D., Galion
Matthew P. Smith, Mansfield
Steven G. Stone, Ashland
THE ACADEMIC PROCESSION
The academic procession is one of the oldest traditions of colleges and universities throughout the world. The
caps, gowns and hoods which are seen in the procession of the commencement ceremony are an inheritance
from the university scholar of more than six centuries ago.
During the rise of universities, the ordinary dress of the scholar, whether teacher or student, was the dress of
a cleric or clerk. This dress, a long gown and sleeveless tunic or, in winter, a long full cloak to which a
shoulder length cape was attached, has evolved into a present day academic wardrobe.
The various colors had particular symbolism in the medieval university, although there was little uniformity
from one institution to another. The definite association of certain colors to certain ranks and disciplines was
standardized in the United States in 1895. The regulations prescribe the style of the gowns, based on the
level of degree and the colors representing the fields of learning.
The colorful hood, which indicates the discipline and the institution conferring the degree, was originally worn
over the head, but during the 16th century, caps replaced the hood, and the hood was worn draped over the
shoulder. As the caps became larger, they were stiffened with boards and evolved into the present day mortar
board.
The tassel has evolved from a tuft on the top of the medieval scholar’s skull cap. In current usage, a gold
bullion tassel denotes a doctoral degree.
ACADEMIC FIELDS AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVE COLORS
Accountancy & Business - Drab Forestry - Russet
Pharmacy - Olive Green
Journalism - Crimson
Agriculture - Maize
Philosophy - Dark Blue
Human Services - Citron
Arts, Letters & Humanities Physical Education - Sage Green
Law - Purple
White
Physical Therapist - Olive Green
Library Science - Lemon
Computer Info Systems - Drab
Public Administration - Peacock Blue
Medicine - Green
Criminal Justice - Purple
Radiological Sciences - Olive Green
Music - Pink
Dentistry - Lilac
Respiratory Care - Olive Green
Nursing - Apricot
Digital Media - Drab
Science - Golden Yellow
Occupational Therapy-Olive Green
Economics - Copper
Social Work - Citron
Oratory - Silver Gray
Education - Light Blue
Theology - Scarlet
Engineering - Orange
Veterinary Science - Gray
Paralegal - Purple