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Commencement
Ceremony
2016
Friday, May 6, 2016
Seven O’Clock
Campus Recreation Center
NORTH CENTRAL STATE COLLEGE
2016 COMMENCEMENT
PROGRAM
Musical Prelude ............................................................. The Renaissance Brass Quintet
Processional. . . . . .Grand Marshal: ................................ Cynthia Freeman, MS, RN, CNE
Associate Professor, Associate Degree Nursing
Senior Faculty Member
Faculty Marshals: ......................... Kelly A. Gray, DNP, MS, RN, CNE
Assistant Dean, Health Sciences/Director of Nursing
Craig A. Ali, BA, MS
Assistant Dean, Education, Professional, and Public Services
Candidate Marshals: .............. Toni O.L. Brown-Crump, AAS, BA, MA
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts Division
2015-16 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member of the Year
Mark J. Monnes, BA, MA
Registrar
2015-16 Outstanding Staff Member of the Year
Opening of Convocation .....................................................................Cynthia Freeman
Introduction........................................................................... Keith A. Stoner, BFA, MS
Director, Marketing and Public Relations
Invocation .............................................................. Rev. Daniel L. Dickman, MEd, MDiv
Pastor, Peace Fellowship Church, Mansfield, Ohio
Adjunct Instructor, Education, Professional and Public Services Division
Welcome ............................................................................ Dorey Diab, MS, MBA, PhD
President, North Central State College
Remarks ............................................................... Linda Nelson, RN, MS, CNS, NEA-BC
Chair, Board of Trustees
2016 CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION
BUSINESS, INDUSTRY, AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
ACCOUNTING
Megan Renay Boyer
Erin E. Kovinchick *
Ashley J. Prichard
Stephanie L. Smith
Lisa A. Spencer *
Brandon M. Dille *
Michael Joseph Hlavaty *
Kyle L. Howman *
Myca E. Taylor
Erin M. Yaussy *
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Austin C. Baker
Sarah Cassaundra Rae Barnes
Tommy Ian Boyer
Business Management Major
Nina R. Johnson
Havilah J. Justice *
Alexa R. Kamenik
Kristen M. Cox *‡
Anastasia C. Groff *
Trey Austin Hall
Tim B. Jefferson
Bobbi J. Litten *‡
Maria E. Moreno *‡
Misty L. Nelson *
Ryan R. Benfer
Kaci L. Darling
Jolene Laura Kiser *
Joni L. Robson *‡
Matthew P. Knoble *
Ruby Delacruz *
Amber F. Nickles
Marketing Option
Robin Roberts
Johnny L. Shirley 
Randall S. Shoup
Keith Allan Sibug
Tia L. Sponsler *
Bradford Alan Sunnucks
 Degree awarded posthumously
James A. Smith II
Amanda L. Wenzel
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Nicholas J. Rahn
Kenneth Robert Williams
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Andrew J. Nedolast
Kyle P. Rufer
HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
Sheri L. Crowe *
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
Michael R. Ginn Jr. *
Cody M. Barretta
Joseph M. Bowie
Electrical Maintenance Major
Daniel T. Lloyd *
Engineering Design Major
Jeanette S. Cantrell
Angelina F. Cook
Ryan Joseph Fourhman
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Justin K. Brauchler
Michael J. Hristovski
Networking Major
Daniel R. Murray ‡
Wesley A. Ryther
Software Development
Aaron B. Hoffman *
* 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.”
H Graduated from Honors College.
2016 CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION
BUSINESS, INDUSTRY, AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION (cont.)
INTEGRATED ENGINEERING
Christopher Allen Ebinger *
Coty S. Huff
Obieda Ali Abulubad
Evan C. Brown
Robert E. Brown III
MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
Ilir F. Toska *
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Josiah J. Justice *
Ciara R. Knackstedt
Daniel E. Waite
Ryan W. Workman
VISUAL COMMUNICATION MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY
Angela M. Emory
Graphic Design Major
Gregory A. Fox
Emily J. Napier
TECHNICAL STUDIES
Sydawna K. Picou
Damien I. Betts
Carter A. Bishop
Brice T. Brenneman
Wyatt K. Delarber
Travis M. Dull
Stephen C. Engh
Andrew S. Kistler *
Cody A. Reed *
COLLEGE-NOW ENGINEERING
Brandon T. Knapp *
Seth V. Layne *
Justin M. Leach
Jacob H. Marsh
Caitlyn E. McCartney
Erik D. Miller *
Steven R. Peters *
Tanabia T. Taylor
Trevor D. Reed
William E. Snyder
Dillon M. Thornsberry
Tiffany D. Walker
Jakob A. Webel *
Jacob A. Weber
William J. Wilcox
EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL, AND PUBLIC SERVICES DIVISION
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Curtis Paul Elson *‡
Julie Gozdziewicz
Kathy L. Johnson
Andrea J. Kirby
Andrew J. Rehm *
Michele May Stitzlein *
Law Enforcement Option
Kerri O. Wacker
Brenda M. Webb *‡H
Leah D. Zeisler *
Peace Officer’s Option
Jason R. Kitzmiller *
Christie J. Krumlaw *
Rebecca Analise Lane
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Cassandra Marie Litzinger *‡H
Brandi L. McCleese
Lydia J. Miller *‡
Cierra Amber Roberts ‡
* 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.”
H Graduated from Honors College.
2016 CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION
EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL, AND PUBLIC SERVICES DIVISION (cont.)
Emma Victoria Adcock *
Raven D. Allen
Julie A. Anderson
Jamie L. Baker
Roxanne R. Berry
Dakotah B. Howard *
Carol A. Bessemer
Tylo H. Coblentz
Valarie V. Davis
HUMAN SERVICES
April C. Kenison *‡
Tammy M. Knudson
Christopher A. Montgomery *
Brittany E. Smith *
Shiloh LeeAnn Stuart *
Melikia S. Sylvester
Kayla E. Roberts
Samantha J. Shenberger *
Annette M. Ward *‡
Morgan R. Peay
PARALEGAL STUDIES
Billie J. Frasher
Danielle K. Garcia
Jessica H. Hendershott
Heather M. Thornsberry
Zoe S. Tracy
Alex Janine Ramey
Taylor Leigh Schmidt
HEALTH SCIENCES DIVISION
Nicholas G. Arnold *‡H
Breanna R. Barone
Constance G. Capra *‡
Lori L. Clark
Chelsea S. Graff
Rachael K. Adkins
Shari L. Ajian
Alesha Ann Alloway
Laura M. Blanton
Tammie Jo Bullis
Kayla S. Burrage
Valerie A. Carter
Jill C. Covert
Serina R. Crouso
Elizabeth Yvonne DeBiew
Lisa Ann Denger
Michalla R. Eitle
Miranda K. Ellis
Courtney M. Farver
Michelle L. Frank
Jennifer L. Grimes
Haley M. Hall
Chelsey N. Harwood
Amy M. Hines
Lyanna M. Hudson
Cassandra M. Justice
COLLEGE-NOW BIOSCIENCE
Reilly L. Eick ‡
Bethany J. Heiby
Gabrielle C. Hetzel *‡
Elizabeth Athena Humphrey
Star N. Lodwick
Brittany N. Sparacio *
HEALTH SERVICES TECHNOLOGY
Brittani R. Hildebrand
Quanita M. Reeves
NURSING
Emma Charlotte Kaple
Morgan R. Kerr
Shelby L. Kinney
Brittany N. Koch
Brooke M. Koch
Natalie L. Kolp
Cassandra L. LaBove
Kelsey L. Lewis
Christine L. Luna
Hayley M. Lykins
Rebecca K. Mack
Jessica K. Massie
Anita L. Mathison
Julie M. Natterer ‡
Rachel D. O’Brian *
Tammy K. Ohl ‡
Hannah J. Pacheco
Lynn A. Pfahler *
Courtney R. Pfleiderer H
Justine M. Plieninger
Joy E. Rader *
Nicolina R. Reilly
Ashley M. Robertson
Amanda M. Ruckman
Lauren R. Ruhl
Jessica A. Rynski
Adreanna L. Saavedra
Arminda S. Sapp
Erica S. Schifer
Jill E. Sexton
Lauren A. Shaffner
Lakeisha N. Slaughter
Genevieve Caryn Smith
Crystal M. Sutton ‡
Dawn A. Thompson *
Kristina M. Tobias *
James D. Utt *
Katie L. Vanetta ‡
Marisa R. Watson
Melissa J. Williamson
Raycene E. Wilson *
* 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.”
H Graduated from Honors College.
2016 CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION
HEALTH SCIENCES DIVISION (cont.)
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
Angela R. Boyd *
Gillian A. Butdorf *‡
Jennifer L. Ernsberger
Ciara C. Frazee *‡
Heather S. Glasener *
Dana L. Hart
Kara J. Lisius
Samantha M. Mathews
Kirsten M. McGhee
Rachel E. Musick *
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
William G. Baxter *
Allison M. Janes *
Michelle L. Kyser
Lydia K. Leber *
Meagan K. Lehman *‡
Taylor R. Long *
Danelle M. Miller
Sean J. Moreno
Mariah P. Oswalt *
Ashley Marie Patterson
Abigail N. Blaising
Jason P. Boyer *
Troy D. Bright
Morgan M. Evans
Josh James Gangi *
Mariah A. Glass
Jeffrey B. Goines *
Brooke E. Jamison *
RADIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Bethany M. Goulden
Shannon R. Hageman
Maria Marcella Hedrick
Sierra M. McAvoy
RESPIRATORY CARE
Emily S. Johnson *
Lynn M. Miller
Chelsey L. Mills *
Asia R. Nearor
Erica A. Rumple *
Anthony F. Theodorou
Meagan N. Ponchel *
Courtney M. Ryan
Teresa M. Streff *
Tiffany M. Umfleet
Demi L. Porter
Jean E. Sidle
Alyssa A. Sloey
Meghan J. Stewart *
Keli M. Swanson *
Daniella N. Troxel *
Megan M. Valentine *
Dalton E. Wise *
Dakota M. Yutzy
Cassandra D. McFarren
Morgan A. Ruhl
Sonja D. Woerth
LIBERAL ARTS DIVISION
Communication Focus
Brittany L. Abrams
Tim A. Metcalfe
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Liberal Arts Focus
Alexander B. Pinney
Matthew D. Schmidt *
Education Focus
Kate L. Croteau *‡H
Jennifer L. Peterson
Becca N. Washburn *
Social Work Focus
Gloria A. Huber
Sharon Lee Shehy *‡
Kyle R. Crichton *‡H
Veronica L. Mounts *‡
Samuel Powell *
Psychology Focus
Christina A. McCready *
COLLEGE-NOW BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FOCUS
General Studies Focus
Steven Real Maley
Gary A. Stansberry *‡
Timber N. Stoops *‡
Kennedy M. Warner *‡
Clayton A. Weaver
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
Mortuary Science Focus
Christina Rene’ Kendall
* 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.”
H Graduated from Honors College.
PROGRAM
(continued)
Commencement Address .................................... The Honorable Keith L. Faber, BS, J.D.
State Senator – District 12
President, Ohio Senate
Special Recognitions................................................................................... Dorey Diab
Alumni Association Remarks ............................................................. Marilyn John, AAB
Richland County Commissioner
NC State Alumni Association Member
Presentation of Candidates .............................................. Karen A. Reed, BS, MBA, PhD
Vice President for Academic Services
Conferral of Degrees .................................................................................. Dorey Diab
Announcement of Graduates..................................................... Dr. Gregory Timberlake
Dean, Business, Industry, and Technology,
Education, Professional, and Public Services
James L. Hull, BS, MBA, PT
Dean, Health Sciences
Gregory T. Busch, BMS, MS, EdD
Dean, Liberal Arts and Honors College
Presentation of Degrees ............................................................................. Dorey Diab
Linda Nelson
Benediction ............................................................................. Rev. Daniel L. Dickman
Closing of Convocation .......................................................................Cynthia Freeman
Recessional .................................................................. The Renaissance Brass Quintet
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Chair - Linda S. M. Nelson, R.N., Galion
Vice Chair - Elizabeth L. Morando, J. D., Mansfield
Secretary - Pamela M. Mowry, Ashland
MEMBERS
Dwight L. McElfresh, Ed.D., Ashland
Roger R. Miller, Bloomville
Janet P. Pry, Bucyrus
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
Agriculture - Maize
Arts, Letters & Humanities - White
Computer Info Systems - Drab
Criminal Justice - Purple
Crimson - Communication
Dentistry - Lilac
Digital Media - Drab
Economics - Copper
Education - Light Blue
Engineering - Orange
Forestry - Russet
Journalism - Crimson
Human Services - Citron
Law - Purple
Library Science - Lemon
Medicine - Green
Music - Pink
Nursing - Apricot
Occupational Therapy-Olive Green
Oratory - Silver Gray
Paralegal - Purple
Pharmacy - Olive Green
Philosophy - Dark Blue
Physical Education - Sage Green
Physical Therapist - Olive Green
Public Administration - Peacock Blue
Radiological Sciences - Olive Green
Respiratory Care - Olive Green
Science - Golden Yellow
Social Work - Citron
Theology - Scarlet
Veterinary Science - Gray