commencement - SUNY Canton

The One Hundred-Sixth
COMMENCEMENT
May 10, 2014
State University of New York
at Canton
SUNY Canton
Alma Mater
Program
PROCESSIONAL
Highland Cathedral by Uli Roever & Michael Korb...... W.M. Stewart Nimmo, Bagpiper
Rick Leroux, Drummer
Pomp and Circumstance by Elgar................................................Elizabeth Kepes, Pianist
MACE BEARER *......................................................................................... Daniel G. Fay
Professor, Accounting
2010-11 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Faculty Service
PRESIDING *............................................................................... Dr. Joseph C. Hoffman
Acting President
INVOCATION *.......................................................................... Rev. Laurence Veinott
Associate, Campus Ministry
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM *.................................................. Moriah Cody, Soloist
School of Science, Health and Criminal Justice: Criminal Justice, Class of 2015
INTRODUCTIONS............................................................ Acting President Hoffman
WELCOME....................................................................................Ronald M. O’Neill ’63
Chair, College Council
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS................................................ Acting President Hoffman
CHANCELLOR’S AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE.... Acting President Hoffman
SENIOR CLASS ADDRESS................................................................ Ornella T. Parker
President, Student Government Association
School of Business and Liberal Arts: Health Care Management, Class of 2014
NORTHSTAR AWARD................................................................................... Ms. Parker
KEYNOTE SPEAKER...................................................................... Dr. David J. Dupree
CONFERRING OF DEGREES.......................................... Acting President Hoffman
Karen M. Spellacy
Interim Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
Reader................................................................................................... Anne E. Drake
Assistant Registrar
ALMA MATER *........................................................... Dr. D. Anthony Beane, Soloist
Professor, Veterinary Science Technology
BENEDICTION *......................................................................... Rev. Laurence Veinott
MACE BEARER *.................................................................................................... Mr. Fay
RECESSIONAL *
We’re No Awa’ Tae Bide Awa’ (We’re Not Away to Stay Away)......................... Mr. Nimmo
Traditional Scottish Song
Mr. Leroux
Largo by Handel..............................................................................................Ms. Kepes
* Participants and guests are requested to stand if able.
Graduates and guests are cordially invited to a reception
which immediately follows Commencement.
Order of Procession
Bagpiper
W.M. Stewart Nimmo
Drummer
Rick Leroux
Mace Bearer
Daniel G. Fay
Professor, Accounting
2010-11 Chancellor’s Award for
Excellence in Faculty Service
Acting President
of the College
Dr. Joseph C. Hoffman
Faculty Marshals
Lashawanda T. Ingram
Director, Diversity
Chad Delosh
Admissions Counselor
Members of the Faculty
and Professional Staff
Reverend Father
Douglas L. Lucia
Associate, Campus Ministry
Dr. William P. Rivers '12
Assistant Professor, Biology
Robin I. Gittings '09
Instructional Support Technician,
Veterinary Science Technology
William David Barnes
Assistant Professor, Science
Jesse Clark-Stone '02
Lecturer, Mathematics
Bruce P. Hanson
Academic Specialist,
TRiO Student Support Services
Christina L. Martin
Instructor, Early Childhood
Daniel J. Miller '83
Distinguished Faculty &
Chancellor's Awardees
Assistant Professor,
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Professor, Veterinary Science
Technology Program Director
2005 Distinguished Faculty
Academic Counselor,
TRiO Student Suppor Services
Bruce A. Kenna
Adjunct Instructor,
Electrical Engineering Technology
Dr. Mary O’Horo Loomis ’76
Associate Professor, Psychology
2006 Distinguished Faculty
Dr. John F. Conklin ’82
Professor, Nursing
2011-12 Chancellor's Award for
Excellence in Teaching
Robert E. Jennings
Professor,
Electrical Engineering Technology
2012 Distinguished Faculty
Raymond G. Krisciunas
Sheila S. Peo
Raamitha Pillay
Alice K. Reed
Associate Professor,
Criminal Justice
Dr. Anthony P. Signorelli
Associate Professor,
Health Services Management
Kerrie L. Cooper
Director, Financial Aid
Alexander Lesyk, JD
Assistant Professor, Legal Studies
Dr. Sean T. O'Brien
Assistant Professor, Humanities
Dr. Sabel Bong
Counselor,
Educational Opportunity Program
Dr. Diane L. Gusa
Adjunct Instructor, Social Sciences
Kevin Mcadoo
Adjunct Instructor, Mathematics
Dawn M. Fremont
Instructor, Dental Hygiene
Jessica M. Spooner
Assistant Librarian
Cori L. Wilhelm
Assistant Librarian
Christina L. Lesyk
Adjunct Instructor, Social Sciences
Dr. Patrick K. Lapierre
Visiting Associate Professor,
Mathematics
Associate Professor, Social Sciences
Jennie H. Flanagan
Director, Library Services
Adjunct Instructor,
Health Services Management
Raeleen M. Willard '95
Instructional Support Technician,
Veterinary Science Technology
Tamra A. Woodrow
Professor, History
2013 Distinguished Faculty
Assistant Director, Tutoring Services
Dr. Deborah S. Molnar
Dr. Emily Hamilton-Honey
Professor, Physical Therapist Assistant
2014 Distinguished Faculty
Elizabeth A. Erickson
Assistant Professor, Humanities
Dr. Adrienne C. Rygel
Associate Professor,
Engineering/Civil Construction
Michelle L. Currier
Dr. Tatsuhito Koya
Assistant Professor, Decision Systems
Dr. Brian K. Harte
Associate Professor,
Criminal Justice
Denise M. Heater
Instructor, Dental Hygiene
Edward G. Boyd
Visiting Assistant Professor, Psychology
M. Veigh Mehan Lee
Director, Accommodative Services
Sarah Todd
Matthew G. Metcalf
Dr. Lin Tian
Director, Institutional Research
Instructor, Sports Management
Assistant Professor, Energy Systems
Jennifer Waite
Marianne P. Dimarco-Temkin
Dr. David Wells
Assistant Professor, Psychology
Brenda Miller
Director/Academic Counselor
TRiO Student Support Services
Ina Sanderson
Adjunct Instructor, Criminal
Investigation
Dr. Diane L. Muehl
Associate Professor, Social Sciences
Dr. Sophia C. Theodore
Associate Professor,
Veterinary Science Technology
Dr. Edouard B. Mafoua
Associate Professor, Business
Johanna M. Lee
Director, Tutoring Services
Pamela P. Quinn
Assistant Professor, Dental Hygiene
Joseph F. Reilly '78
Assistant Professor,
Building Construction
Dr. Mary Ann Caswell
Retention Specialist,
Academic Services and Retention
Rhonda Rodriguez
Adjunct Instructor,
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Dr. Jennifer S. McDonald
Visiting Instructor,
English/Humanities
Professor, Physical Therapist Assistant
Marcia D. Sullivan-Marin
Associate Professor, Sociology
Department Chair
Instructional Support
Associate, Nursing
Melissa E. Lee
Visiting Instructor, Humanities
Dr. Amani M. Awwad
Dr. Stephen F. Ledoux
Professor, Social Sciences
Marela Fiacco
Matthew J. Burnett
Assistant Professor,
Graphic Multimedia Design
Visiting Instructor,
Business and Health Services
Management
Christa K. Kelson
Dr. Susan J. Willette
Associate Professor, Accounting
Dr. Daniel J. Gagliardi
Associate Professor, Mathematics
Kathleen Mahoney
Instructor, Graphic Multimedia
Michael T. Magilligan
Professor, Dental Hygiene
Brenda G. Worley
Visiting Associate Professor, Nursing
Dr. Chengru Hu
Visiting Assistant Professor, Finance
Sharon E. Tavernier
Assistant Librarian
Director, Advising Drop-In Center
Professor, Nursing
Adjunct Instructor, Mathematics
Frederick Saburro
Dr. Ronald J. Tavernier
Dr. Michael J. O'Connor
Dr. Marcellina K. Hamilton
Priscilla Leggette '04
William T. Jones, JD
Visiting Assistant Professor, Business
Associate Professor, Emergency
Management
Associate Professor, Business
Department Chair
Brandon J. Baldwin
Assistant Professor,
Automotive Technology
Dr. Nadine N. Jennings
Professor, Humanities
David F. Norenberg
Director, Career Services
Stephanie Petkovsek
Adjunct Instructor, History
Mark J. Miller
Director,
Educational Opportunity Program
Associate Professor, Business
Patrick T. Hamilton
Dr. Diane J. Para
Professor, Sports Management
Dr. Rashid K. Aidun
Assistant Professor, Biology
Director, Student Activities
Dr. Jeffrey H. Taylor
Associate Professor, Biology
Paul Bowdre
Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice
Amanda Conklin
Associate Professor, Electrical
Engineering Technology
Associate, Campus Ministry
Cullen Haskins
Professor, Nursing/Department Chair
Dr. Rajiv Narula
Counselor, Educational Opportunity
Program
Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering
Technology
Assistant Professor, Chemistry
Dr. Janet Parcell-Mitchell
Assistant Professor,
Health and Fitness Promotion
Dr. Debra A. Backus
Susan C. Kramer
Dr. Umesh Kumar
Assistant Professor, Finance
Dr. William J. Fassinger
The Class of 2014
Dr. Charles R. Fenner
Stage Party
Professor, Criminal Investigation
Associate Professor, Business
Dr. Peggy A. LaFrance
Professor, Nursing
Pamela M. McDonaldLachance
Assistant Professor, Nursing
Reader
Anne E. Drake
Assistant Registrar
VOCALISTS
Dr. D. Anthony Beane
Assistant Professor,
Funeral Service Administration
Professor,
Veterinary Science Technology
Soloist
Lisa E. Colbert '97
Moriah Cody
David R. Penepent
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice
Michael Smythe
Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice
Dr. Stephen E. Frempong
Professor, Electrical Engineering
Technology
Rev. Evette E. Austin
Associate, Campus Ministry
2014 Distinguished Citizen
Robert A. House
Lecturer, Computer Information
Systems
Brian Trill
Assistant Professor, Accounting
Student Marshals
Janice C. Robinson
Associate Professor, Accounting
School of Business and Liberal Arts
Dr. Lucas Craig
Class 2015
Soloist
MINISTER
Rev. Laurence Veinott
Associate, Campus Ministry
COLLEGE COUNCIL
Dr. Grace Y. Burke
Chloe Ann R. O’Neil
Marie C. Regan
Professor Emerita
1989 Distinguished Faculty
1990 SUNY Distinguished Service
Professorship
Joseph L. Rich
2010 Distinguished Citizen
COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION
Jondavid S. DeLong, JD
Dean,
School of Business and Liberal Arts
Assistant Professor,
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Canino School of Engineering
Technology
Interim Dean,
Canino School of Engineering
Technology
Susan Buckley
Dr. Kenneth M. Erickson
Visiting Associate Professor,
Criminal Justice
School of Science, Health and
Criminal Justice
Michael J. Newtown
Interim Dean,
School of Science, Health and
Criminal Justice
2004 Distinguished Faculty
Dr. Molly A. Mott
Dean, Academic Support Services and
Instructional Technologies
Courtney Bish
Dean of Students/Chief Student
Affairs Officer
Shawn K. Miller
Vice President for Administration,
Acting Chief Financial Officer
David M. Gerlach ’83
Vice President for Advancement
Karen M. Spellacy
Interim Provost/Vice President for
Academic Affairs
2011-12 Chancellor's Award for
Excellence in Faculty Service
2014 CHANCELLOR'S AWARD
FOR EXCELLENCE IN
TEACHING
Dr. Maureen P. Maiocco
Professor, Early Childhood
2011 Distinguished Faculty
2014 CHANCELLOR’S
AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
IN SCHOLARSHIP AND
CREATIVE ACTIVITIES
Dr. Lawretta C. Ononye
Associate Professor, Physics
SENIOR CLASS SPEAKER
ORNELLA T. PARKER
President,
Student Government Association
College Council Member
Class of 2014
Heritage Award Recipient
2014 NORTHSTAR AWARD
RECIPIENT
JoAnne M. Fasssinger
Grants Coordinator, Academic Affairs
COLLEGE COUNCIL CHAIR
Ronald M. O’Neill ’63
Academic Heraldry
Mace Bearer
The origin of the mace can be traced to the
early 17th century when it appeared at Oxford
and Cambridge Universities. Traditionally borne
by the senior-most member of the college faculty,
the mace symbolizes academic freedom, excellence, and institutional authority.
SUNY Canton Cords and Stoles
Graduates wearing white cords were recognized at Honors Convocation for having earned
the highest grade point average within their
curriculum. The other cords or stoles signify that
the graduate is a member of an academic honor
society.
The Red, White, and Blue cords signify that the
student is currently serving or has served in the
United States Military.
Caps, Gowns, and Hoods
The caps, gowns and hoods worn at college and
university functions date back to the Middle Ages.
Monks and students of those days wore them to
keep warm in the damp and drafty 12th century
castles and halls of learning.
The gowns for the bachelor’s degree, earned
after undergraduate study, have a semistiff yoke,
long pleated front and intricate shirring across
the shoulders and back. The bachelor’s gown
is primarily distinguished by its long, pointed
sleeves.
The holder of the master’s degree, earned by
postgraduate work, wears a gown with the same
yoke effect as the bachelor’s and the very long
sleeve is square and closed at the end, the forearm
coming through a slit near the elbow.
Gowns for the doctorate’s degree carry broad
velvet panels down the front and three velvet bars
on the full, round, open sleeves. This velvet trimming may be either black or the color distinctive of the field of learning to which the degree
pertains.
Caps may be a serge, broadcloth or, for the
doctorate’s outfit only, of velvet; the tassel of the
doctorate’s cap may be of gold bullion.
It is the hood that gives color and real meaning
to the academic costume. A black shell, of varying size for the three degrees, and of material to
match the gown, is silk-lined with the color or
colors of the institution conferring the degree.
The hood is then bordered with velvet of the
proper width to indicate the degree and of the
color signifying the field of learning to which the
degree pertains.
It is important to note that the field of learning
governs the color that is proper for the velvet of
the hood. Thus a degree conferred as “bachelor of
science in engineering” requires the golden yellow of science and not the orange of engineering.
Similarly, the doctor of philosophy degree requires blue velvet, irrespective of the major field.
If more than one degree is held, the gown and
hood of the highest degree are naturally worn.
The colored silk lining of the hood tells which
college granted the degree.
The colors indicative of the various fields of
learning are as follows:
Arts and Letters................. White
Veterinary Science................Gray
Science..................Golden Yellow
Theology............................. Scarlet
Fine Arts..............................Brown
Physical Education...Sage Green
Laws......................................Purple
Music........................................Pink
Humanities......................Crimson
Philosophy...............................Blue
Library Science..................Lemon
Oratory........................ Silver Gray
Engineering....................... Orange
Pedagogy.......................Light Blue
Public Health....................Salmon
Medicine.............................. Green
Forestry................................Russet
Agriculture...........................Maize
Pharmacy............................... Olive
Commerce..............................Drab
Economics.........................Copper
Dentistry................................. Lilac
Public Administration...Peacock
Technology.............................Gold
School of Business and Liberal Arts
CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES
Subject to the completion of all curriculum requirements, degrees will be conferred on those listed herein and upon such
others as may meet graduation requirements.
APPLIED
PSYCHOLOGY B.S.
Lazina Blake
Ashley A. Cotter
Casey C. Dent * §
EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT B.Tech.
Julie M. Feuerherm
Casey C. Keefe *** §
Gary E. Lewis §
Daniel W. Murdock * §
Casey F. Pfeffer
Matthew R. Zurcher *** §
FINANCE B.B.A.
Selma Alagic ** §
Azra Becirovic * §
Tarik Begic ** §
Lutvija Bejtic §
Sanela Bilalic ** §
Timothy D. Bingham §
Jetmir Cocaj ** §
Lindsay Corson **
Aldin Dervisevic *** §
Dereck R. Dillon ** §
Mackenzie Evans *** §
Selma Gutlic *** §
Dzemila H. Hadziadulovic §
Arijana Huskanovic *** §
Anisa Jelovac *** §
Nadina Jupic *** §
Azra Karic * §
Emir Karic §
Keenan J. King **
Louis M. King **
Nejla Kospo *** §
Azelma Kurdic §
Kristina Laursen Carr ***
Aaron Lester §
Alma Mekic ** §
Chanel Mono *** §
Andrew J. Nenno §
Molly A. O'Connor
Edin Orman ** §
Adnan Redzic §
Danyelle J. Rennhack *** §
Sami Russell ** §
Ian P. Serguson
Joshua Skubon *** §
Edina Sljivic §
Enis Sljivo * §
Gladstone C. Smith
Siera S. Smith
Robert W. Stephens **
Andrej Vilusic §
Nathan B. Wray * §
Aaron Zvizdic §
HEALTH CARE
MANAGEMENT
B.Tech.
Freda A. A. Asamoah *
Valerie S. Bailey
Michele L. Cole
Kristy Forbes *
Heather L. Gordinier ***
Jeffrey C. Hall **
Emiani R. Hawthorne
Kristen A. Lafrance §
Danielle V. Mason
Nyenplu Morrison
Gayle Morrissey
Ornella T. Parker ***
Leroy S. White
Joshua R. Whitmarsh
LEGAL STUDIES
B.Tech.
Shawna B. Bender * §
Haris Besic ** §
Emina Bijedic ** §
Jamie L. Biondolillo **
Stefan Brajic ** §
Sabrin A. Buljubasic §
Mela Catic §
Aida Cengic *** §
Sanjin Cengic *** §
Faruk Colakovic *** §
Dino Colic §
Anesa Custovic *** §
Neven Domazet *** §
Emir Fajic *** §
Michae GambacortaHoffman
Kelly Garcia * §
Matea Grabovac *** §
Jasmina Gutosic * §
Sejla Hadzidedic *** §
Zijad Hanic *** §
Laken M. Hawes
Joyce E. Hawkes **
Miracle Hemmingsen ***
Kelly P. Herba ***
Merdan Hodzic *** §
Brittany P. Horton §
Sanela Hukic *** §
Haris Icanovic ** §
Haris Kamberovic §
Anida Katkic §
Srdan Kosic *
Jasmina Krzic *** §
Ivona Lozancic *** §
Stefani Marjanovic ** §
Bonnie L. Maslow **
Jelena Mihajlovic §
Nerma Muhic *
Damir Mujakovic *** §
Minela Pervanovic ** §
Boris Prastalo *** §
Dino Rahic *** §
Avina T. Rivera §
Suncica Sanjevic * §
Aleksandar Savovic * §
Matea Sormaz §
Neven Stanic *** §
Sabina Tanovic *** §
Ilijana Todorovic *** §
Tina Trapar *** §
Tiffany J. Tucker §
Mirela Turkic ***
Anna Tverdokhleb §
Lauri A. Vanderwarker §
Emina Veljovic *** §
Srdjan Veselinovic §
Jennie C. Vieths ***
Maja Vucic ** §
MANAGEMENT B.B.A.
Steven Amador
Brooke E. Binion
Jenifer L. M. Blair §
Bridget L. Blount
Brittany L. Bloxham
Jake S. Cole *
Devon E. Costello §
Jacqueline M. Davison ** §
Michael R. Denny *** §
Robert F. Depay
Jean Desrosier
Azra Ferkic ***
Denis Ferkic *** §
Tina M. Flanagan *** §
Judy Frazer
Robin Glass
Joel A. Hargrave §
Chatnie Herne §
Seymour G. Hylton
Keelon J. Joseph * §
Ben Kapusta *** §
Joseph N. Kellar **
Tanya M. Krise * §
Joshua LaForty
Emilee D. Miller
Robin L. Palm
Brittany A. Patenaude
Pamela Phillips *
Nestor Pozo
Bryant S. Robinson §
Bryan T. Rogowski * §
Rena R. Rose
Anthony J. Schry §
David W. Scott
Amy M. Sobon **
Shannon Springer
Donovan J. Taylor Goodwin §
Megan Trombley
Melissa M. Tuttle
Matthew M. Wach
Jill C. Winters
* with honor (3.25–3.49) ** with high honor (3.5–3.74) *** with highest honor (3.75–4.0)
§ graduated prior to May 10, 2014
CANDIDATES FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Subject to the completion of all curriculum requirements, degrees will be conferred on those listed herein and upon such
others as may meet graduation requirements.
ACCOUNTING A.A.S.
Brittany E. Becker *
Ryan G. Bercume **
Orville A. Brown
Trenton K. Daniels ** §
Elhadji M. Gueye
Michael Iaia §
Hakim P. Jeffrey * §
Robin E. Mayer §
Sha-Teima A. Reid §
Goin R. Wrenick
BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
A.A.S.
Alicia Andrus §
Autumn R. Baker
Sean Barkley *** §
Vance T. Bridgman *
Christina Y. Bush
Anthony Carden §
Kristen Clemons
Alaina M. Davis §
Eric M. Decker **
Margaret A. Diagostino §
Leonardo Garcia §
Joshua Richard Hartle §
Kellie Hebert *
Kevin Hill §
Andrew Jackson §
Kevaughn N. John * §
Paige Marraffa ***
Adair C. Maxwell §
Bridgette Mena §
Jose A. Menendez **
Ty-Tisha D. Myers
Courtney E. Orologio
Melanie K. Pierson * §
Kristi R. Pike *
Thomas J. Plumb ***
Elie J. Rinchere
Marcos A. Roman
Toni M. Stull ** §
Alina M. Thompson
Patrick K. Thornhill §
Nhatdang Vu
Samuel P. Walukouw
Kelly L. Ward
Leon M. Whitted
Trevor M. Wight§
INDIVIDUAL
STUDIES–BUSINESS
A.A.S.
Miranda L. Bango
Courtney Davis
Asmir Hamidovic §
Pamela L. Latimer **
Ashley N. Moulier
Ottavia Rodriguez *
Brianna Sayer
Megan E. Sharpe §
Shelby J. Tate
Kathleen P. Whyte §
Breann Williams **
Zachary Woodley-White §
Afrika Wright
LIBERAL ARTS AND
SCIENCES: GENERAL
STUDIES A.A.
LIBERAL ARTS AND
SCIENCES: GENERAL
STUDIES A.S.
BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION A.S. Chelsea Akwei
Mark A. Fearby ** §
Erin M. Gardner §
Bessida Assimao Ouedraogo*
Jamie M. Varney §
EARLY CHILDHOOD
A.S.
Miranda L. Bango
Kourtney M. Cook *
Amari Cooper
Elizabeth Davis **
Jessica L. DeForge
Ashley L. Gordon
Ashley P. James
Sarah Keleher *
Megan Lalone **
Morgan J. Massey §
Kristy L. Monroe
Jenny M. Neuroth
Autumn D. Oest
Alyssa D. Paro
Carrie A. Penepent *
Jessica L. Rose ** §
Emily A. Spink ***
Nicodeme F. Auguste
Kaitlyn L. Backus
Amanda C. Baranek
Brittney Boshane
John W. Conger **
Valerie A. Cunningham
Danielle Durant ***
Vanessa J. Flynn ***
Kelly Hebing
Kaddy Jaiteh§
Baindu Koroma
Caitlin M. Lavoie
Patrick Lindo §
Mary Logan
Joshua M. Magiera
Samantha B. Mathews §
Matthew R. Miller *
Harris B. Nkwenya
Emmanuel M. Ozigboh
Janaisia Pearson *
Jacob Pitcher
Jean A. Ramon
Chandler B. Roberts **
Ruth A. Robertson
Josalyn C. Adams
Tymala M. Apedo *
Jennifer L. Bennett
Brenda L. Berrios
Thara M. Cesar
Sara Clark
Kadiata B. Diallo
James M. Filion * §
Taylor M. Frank *
Katlyn M. Hunt §
Samantha L. Illenberg §
Katelyn R. Larock * §
Kennys Lawson
Kimberly J. Love
Tonielle I. Moore §
Megan A. Morrow
Sarah A. Newtown ***
Dorcas M. Ofori
Edmund Osei Badu
Alyssa Dawn Paro
Alison R. Parr ** §
Katelind M. Petro
Megan E. Sharpe §
Tanganika S. Williams
Jonelle Y. Williams ** §
* with honor (3.25–3.49) ** with high honor (3.5–3.74) *** with highest honor (3.75–4.0)
§ graduated prior to May 10, 2014
Canino School of Engineering Technology
CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES
Subject to the completion of all curriculum requirements, degrees will be conferred on those listed herein and upon such
others as may meet graduation requirements.
ALTERNATIVE AND
RENEWABLE ENERGY
SYSTEMS B.Tech.
Andrew M. Baker **
Ronald Bello
Marcus Jackson
Molly K. MacNeill ***
John M. Woods
CIVIL AND
ENVIRONMENTAL
TECHNOLOGY B.Tech.
Benjamin S. Arquitt
William W. Corbine §
Dusten Samuel Wells §
ELECTRICAL
TECHNOLOGY B.Tech.
Derek C. Backus * §
Aaron Hewitt ** §
William J. Schindler * §
GRAPHIC AND
MULTIMEDIA
DESIGN B.Tech.
Casey Bastian
Lydia C. Dale ***
Gary Dunkelberg
Najee J. Henderson §
David A. Hoyt §
Robert D. Lowery
Jontai Q. McClain
Francesca Popple ***
Colby W. Prinsen
Alexander P. Smith §
Hailey E. Swinyer
Laurie Thompson
Teofilo R. Yerdon §
INDUSTRIAL
TECHNOLOGY
MANAGEMENT
B.Tech.
Matthew J. Flynn *** §
Briana K. Fosher *
Sean L. Giffin §
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY B.Tech.
Allison Barkley
Todd E. Bates
Adam M. Benedict **
Zulic E. Bilbija ** §
Neven Brasnjic * §
Rodney M. Cisneros **
Laura E. Douglass *** §
Armin Grbesic ** §
Elmir Hanic *** §
Spencer L. Hockey *** §
Justin M. Janack ***
Irhad Kulanic *** §
Adnan Mujkanovic *** §
Christopher R. Murray
Joshua R. Noftsier ***
Dino Srabovic §
Dino Tabucic *** §
Tea Tanovic *** §
Jessica A. Tiernan *
Justin A. Vaughan ***
Steven P. Watson
Ryan White **
Nathan A. Young * §
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY –
WEB DEVELOPMENT
B.Tech
Frany Berroa-Roa
Nicholas J. Graham §
Andrew D. Jock §
Aaron C. Thompson §
MECHANICAL
TECHNOLOGY B.Tech.
Robert J. Coons **
Brennan Scott Dellamore §
Daniel S. Elliott ***
Jacob M. Neely ** §
Jared Pollock
Thomas S. Roux
Aaron M. Towne
Christopher R. Woodworth *
CANDIDATES FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Subject to the completion of all curriculum requirements, degrees will be conferred on those listed herein and upon such
others as may meet graduation requirements.
AIR CONDITIONING
ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY A.A.S.
Nathan Christy *
John C. Johnson ***
Michael L. Neal
AUTOMOTIVE
TECHNOLOGY A.A.S.
Deishawn D. Ashley
Nicole M. Avery
Nolan Bacchus
Jonathan D. Bernard
Brandon D. Crandall
Charles E .Christy * §
Matthew Gonzalez
Geoff A. Gray
Neil A. Haney * §
Jesse Huggins
Justin Hulbert *
Derek F. Juntunen **
William Kelly **
Gregory Kmiotek
Jesse J. Merkley *
Jacob R. Rakitis
Brandon M. Surdez §
Jessie Truax §
Jeremiah D. Townsend
Anthony Urizzo §
CIVIL ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY A.A.S.
Benjamin S. Arquitt
Cody J. Brown
Sean P. Marciano
Alexander J. Rivers
Joseph D. Thompson
Dustin S. Wells §
COMPUTER
INFORMATION
SYSTEMS A.A.S.
Sheikh Adnan Abdullah §
Adam M. Benedict **
Anthony Boprey **
Ian Emrick §
Gerald Fitzgerald ** §
Aaron Gnap
Christopher D. Jones *
Kevin D. Kieser
Joshua S. Morey
Andrey Oloan ***
Shannon L Perham *
Chad M. Quicke §
CONSTRUCTION
TECHNOLOGY:
MANAGEMENT A.A.S.
AndrewB. Gray §
Zachary R. Kerberg *
Simon LaShomb
Zachary Main§
Kaleb Sample ***
Lorne T. Shotwell
Daniel J. Workman §
Severin Young
ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY A.A.S.
Shea P. Adams
Gregory Beebe ***
Alex J. Bonno **
Patrick W. Burt **
Taylor D. Caswell *
Gary Ennis §
Thomas J. Gore
Matthew H. Grant **
Jacqueline Haggett ***
Shane R. Harrigan ***
Maleek C. McKenzie
Michael K. Opoku
Cory R. Sharlow **
Toran J. Tracy *
Eric R. Tulip **
Kasey F. Tulip
Richard P. Welch **
Jacob Wheeler **
Timmy A. Wheeler *
ENGINEERING
SCIENCE A.S.
William Baughn ***
Alan Davis
Michael Hart
Brandon J. Lauzon ***
Amanda I. Oney *
Luke Sanders **
Isreal M. Selkirk ***
Jeffrey L. Sunderland ***
Andrew Todd ***
MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY A.A.S.
Carl Balk §
Daniel S. Elliott ***
Misty D. Gobin
John R. Keenan ***
Andrew S. Mazzotta ***
Dale P. McGregor
Cody Toohill
Adam Wickert ** §
GENERAL
TECHNOLOGY A.A.S.
Sean P. Kelly
James K. Smith ** §
INDIVIDUAL
STUDIES–
ENGINEERING A.A.S.
Ronald Bello §
Brett M. Durant *
Michael P. Gushea * §
Shelby R. Mellen
Thomas W. Quant
Morgan J. Rishe §
* with honor (3.25–3.49) ** with high honor (3.5–3.74) *** with highest honor (3.75–4.0)
§ graduated prior to May 10, 2014
CANDIDATES FOR CERTIFICATES
Subject to the completion of all curriculum requirements, certificates will be conferred on those listed herein and upon
such others as may meet graduation requirements.
AIR CONDITIONING
MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR
Franklin J. Ablan
Brandon R. Cardinell
Robert P. Cunningham***§
Devin W. Gruneisen
Michael R. LaPlant
Paul M. Payne***
Robert F. Poirier**
Dereck Remington
Skylar Reynolds*
Harold Richard*
Corey A. Spiak
Ian P. Styves*
ELECTRICAL
CONSTRUCTION
AND MAINTENANCE
Joseph Butts**
Michael A. Collins**
Charles J. Debyah*
Vincent M. Dominy*
Michael W. Donalis*
Brett M. Durant*
Corey Duval***
Trevor J. Emmett***
Jordan Fifield
Joshua F. Fleury**
Jessi Greer
Stephen Hadfield**
Terry Hall
Shawn J. Hartigan
Tyrell Julien
Corey LaBarge
Michael R. LaPlant
James P. Levy***
Elias A. Parker***
Dereck Remington
Terrance L. Rose
Patrick D. Sassone***
Patrick K. Thornhill
Paul E. Todd**
Erich VonSchiller*
Nicholas Wolf
HEATING AND
PLUMBING SERVICE
Robert E. Berlin
Jared J. Brockway
Drew R. Costigan
Patrick J. Currier
Kenneth Johnson
Derek Jordan
Rick Lalonde***
Sam R. McLaughlin**
Peter J. McAllister
Devin McElwain
Joseph McGillicuddy§
Shelby R. Mellen
Joshua J. Nugent*
Evan P. Ploof
Agostino Zona
POWERSPORTS
PERFORMANCE AND
REPAIR
Marissa Dow
Camrin Guido
Macaulay Snell
Brandon Surdez
Vernon C. Thompson***
Joshua J. Trudeau**
Brandon Wasson
School of Science, Health
and Criminal Justice
CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES
Subject to the completion of all curriculum requirements, degrees will be conferred on those listed herein and upon such
others as may meet graduation requirements.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE:
LAW ENFORCEMENT
LEADERSHIP B.Tech.
Robert W. Barlow §
Michael Cain §
Eric Clary
Ashley E. Depestre
Kelly L. Gordon
Jordan L. LaMay
Kelly S. Laprade *
Chris J. Mehring §
Melanie H. Mueller **
Rae L. Palmer-Jones *
Terome S. Parham §
Holly D. Parker ** §
Ryan M. Patterson
Robert Richards **
Zachary Saltsman
Satesh Singh * §
Karina M. Stanford
Chelnecia C. Taylor
Christopher W. Taylor §
CRIMINAL
INVESTIGATION
B.Tech.
Dacia J. Arokium
Edward W. Ashley **
Dylan T. Barringer
Nicholas C. Belile **
Shiloh M. Bourgeois *** §
Kaitlyn E. Bray ***
Courtney E. Butera *
Cassandra A. Cannan **
Brad R. Cohen
Fitzcarra K. Coker
Samantha L. Colarelli *
Ryan J. Cole **
Dane W. Curry * §
Matthew L. Drew * §
Mary A. Fontana *** §
Heather M. Green §
Jacob Halsey ***
Thomas C. Hamberger * §
Tobey Hayes *** §
Charles H. Hazlett III
Thomas G. Jacobs II ***
Kory J. Kennard
Adeyinka Kingston
Kendyl Lasota *
Kevin J. Lavean **
George R. Lawrence
Makiya J. Lourie
Bradley G. Miller **
Brittany E. O’Connell
Shannan D. O'Connor
Amy M. Poirier §
Betzaida Ramirez
Candace M. Rankin **
Jovan N. Rivera *
Robert Shane
Jordan Shannon **
Phillip N. Tsiaras
Megan R. VincentOlmstead ** §
Matt R. Volz
Catherine J. Zwijacz
DENTAL HYGIENE
B.Tech.
Sheena Bravo *** §
Lisa M. Lavery *** §
Lisa Posson ** §
Kristie L. Rushing *** §
Sumaya L. Simmons *** §
Nicole Walter *** §
FUNERAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION
B.Tech.
Marissa L. Caskinette
Ashley Massillon **
Peter J. Russell
Taylor J. Zaccaro
HEALTH AND FITNESS
PROMOTION B.Tech.
Katlyn Campbell *
Karah J. Hartle ***
Cady L. Marosek
Shelby L. Poulton
HOMELAND
SECURITY
B.Tech.
Ryan M. Kocher ***
Ryan T. Young **
NURSING B.S.
Kimberley J. Berg ***
Candice A. Brown-Mann **
Randy J. Cameron **
Nicole A. Caracci ***
Wendy G. Cooley ***
Cory Corbin *** §
Teri A. Crump *
Chantelle M. Derushia ***
Brandee M. DuBois
Kelly Garrison *
Charles B. Jankowski *** §
Sara E. Jeneault §
Alexandra Karl ***
Jamie L. Kinney *
Katelyn R. Larock *
Elizabeth S. Lytle *
Kristen Mallon ***
Elizabeth J. Maurer ***
Margaret A. McDonnell **
Maureen E. Merchant ***
Rebecca Mills
Kare L. Nicholas ***
Mackenzie M. Palmer *
Nicole M. Rafferty * §
Rachel Reising *** §
Ileana Rivera ** §
Jessica E. Robinson §
Elaine Z. Sarem *
Dawn M. Sharlow *
Miranda B. Simpson * §
Kirk R. Steele *** §
Brittany L. Thornton
Ashley E. Todd
Denise A. Tommaso ***
Sara A. Young ** §
SPORTS
MANAGEMENT B.B.A.
Frank Cambria
Michael D. Carbone**
Jean Chery
Kyle R. Clark***
Evan M. Drew*
Gabriel Fermin ** §
David Figaro
Andrew S. Gearsbeck *
Meghan P. Gibson **
Katlyn S. Hart
Woody C. Jules
Sean R. Keller
Ryan M. Lamica
Neil A. Mancktelow *
Michael D. McCabe
Brian E. Nowak **
Michael W. Pittman ***
Christopher J. Schmidbauer
Matthew A. Sutherland *
Zachary A. Votra
Kolby J. Weaver **
VETERINARY
SERVICES
MANAGEMENT B.Tech.
Amanda K. Eschmann
Ashley P. Fleming **
Danielle M. May *
Breanna E. Perez **
Brandy L. Schenk
Emma R. Slezak ***
Rachel L. Soucia
Amy Lynn Stevens **
Jenna E. Tomlinson
Kathleen E. Topps Hahn ***
Tara A.Wheeler *
VETERINARY
TECHNOLOGY B.S.
Krystal Blair **
Kyle Andrew Dill
Cory Giczewski *
Mikaela M. Guillette **
Timothy M. Ives*
Melinda S. Sharpe
CANDIDATES FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Subject to the completion of all curriculum requirements, degrees will be conferred on those listed herein and upon such
others as may meet graduation requirements.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
A.A.S.
Brandon Aldrich
Lysmayri A. Almonte
Katrina Barney §
Jordan Barriere **
Lindsie M. Brown
Steven Bueno §
Stephanie M. Campbell §
Travis Cook ***
Jessica A. Cooke §
Sharon D. Cordero **
Shiela M. Covey *** §
Robert E. Cruz
Ryan Dean
Tanashia Fields
Brad Finch *
Andrew Fiske §
Katelyn M. Florian ***
Jonathan A. Forte * §
Nathan Foster
Nicole Gary §
Holly Grant **
Gabriel Green-Todd ** §
Jeffrey Hammond **
Cassandra Hargraves
Marena L. Harris
Mariah Harris **
Taylor Holmes
Amanda Howell
Patrick Howell
Gerald Jackson
Brett I. Jacobson ***
Ryan Jacot
Austin T. Johnston
Marvin Laffin §
Brooke A. Lamay
Gage P. Langstaff
Megan A. LaSala **
Thomas C. Lauzon
Daniel T. Lemieux §
Anthony R. Levato §
Carlyn M. Marte
Debora Matias
Tyler W. Matthews §
Nathan R. Mitchell
Corinne L. Mueller §
Elliott D. Mullings §
Brandon Murray §
Noelle K. Murray §
William Ousey §
Selina Owusu *
Miguel D. Peralta §
Brandon Perrine §
Jerret Piercey
Kristyn E. Reynolds
Amanda S. Rice
Barbara A. Reome * §
Patrick Robare
Marissa E. G. Sabourin §
Owusu Sakyima §
Larry K. Sanchez
Nicole Scovil-Haught
Victoria Smith **
James R. Sweet §
Gregory R. Tannenbaum
Donald E. Tebo
Joaquin Terrero §
Dawshaun D. Thompson
Brendan Tischler **
Dale Vallance §
Jennifer Vasquez
Kailyn Walker-Law ***
Ricky Yerdon
DENTAL HYGIENE
A.A.S.
Olivia K. Blackmore
Taylor E. Bonno *
Nicole Buskirk ***
Sara B. Clark
Jenna P. Frey
Heather Gilmour
Krystle B. Horner
Sadie M. MacKenzie
Samantha Maitland
Tarik Mekic *
Sheri E. Moyer §
Lily Ngoc Quynh Phan *
Charlotte Anita Phippen *
Jessica L. Pudney *
Tatyana A. Radionov *
Katie L. Richardson
Grace Schwatz *
Amanda Susan Villano *
INDIVIDUAL
STUDIES–HEALTH
A.A.S.
Aliza Armstrong
Cara A. Aubry-Shea
Janelle M. Bradish
Tezniek S. Bridgett §
Candra A. N. Carter §
Kristi E. Cole §
Alaysia M. Joseph §
Brigette A. Lucas §
Rachel B. Osei
Amy M. Perkins §
NURSING A.A.S.
Jennifer L. Alden
Heather Amarel
Dawn M. Arias ***
Melissa A. Arquitt
Chelsi E. Bailey
James A. Baker *
Katie E. Beaulieu
Christina Bell *
Nicholas J. Bellman
Stephanie A. Bowman
Lisa M. Burnham **
Melissa Burns **
Katelyn Cardinal
Kateri A. Cardinale
Mathew Carista *
Corliss K. Carr **
Tiffany L. Cochran
Allison M. Cole
Brandie Colton **
Kathryn R. Cowell ***
Alayna L. Crump
Rhiannon L. Crump
Jennifer Curley *
Kamrie M. Dandrow **
Tracy A. Daniels
Alexsandra L. Downs **
Sarah S. Dupree
Tracy Durant
Megan A. Evans **
Paula M. Forsythe
Ashley M. French
Amanda M. Gardner **
Brittney C. Gardner *
Katherine T. Gibbs
Nicole M. Gravlin
Jennifer L. Green
Kavya Grewal *
Hyacinth Y. Hall
Christina L. Harris
Lindsey G. Hayes **
Amber L. Hibbert
Stacey I. Hunter *
Laura M. Irvine **
Lindsay A. Irvine
Selwyn S. Jamurath
Mary E. Johnson
Jordon M. Kendall
Jessica L. Kimbrell
Robert W. LaFaver **
Heather Larock
Lisa A. Lawton *
Albina Leo **
Olivia Loop
Misty L. Lovely
Jason Matice **
Molly Mesibov **
Karrie A. Mooney
Keisha Mossow
Amida Mumuni *
Zachary D. O'Neill
Doreen Oppong *
Jessica A. Osypiewski
Tonya Ott
Sausha E. Peabody
Marc A. Peccolo II **
Tori L. Peck
Reagan E. Farmer **
Heather L Peters
Kara L. Pharoah
Alexis M. Phillips
Jaimie L. Plumadore *
Shaunah B. Prashaw *
Michael B. Pulci
Anthony W. Reed ***
Chelsea E. Reed
Kalee D. Rhone
Jessica L. Richards
Erin A. Rodriguez-Doyle
Maria Rondo **
Kelly D. Rowley
Charlotte A. Russell *
Erica A. Russell
Gennevive A. Sarfoah **
Madelyn I. Scott **
Alexander M. Sienkiewycz *
Christina L. Smith *
Courtney M. Spink **
Lacey C. Staires
Leah D. Thompson
Luke A. Thompson **
Sidy Wague
Melinda S. Whitehill **
Tracy L. Willmart
Jacob Woods ***
Marie Woods **
Isabelle A. Young
Aruna P. Dissanayake ** §
Mihindukulasoori
Fernando ** §
Chathura
Karunarathnalage *** §
Tina M. Livingston ***
Kayla A. Malmgren ***
Brock Morrison
Kelsey A. Nash *
Gedara R. Paldeniyale *** §
Apexa Patel ***
Aiisha D. Ramsay *
Alyssa R. Recny §
Rebecca G. Remington
Jessica Richards ***
Alexander H. Selim **
Adam L. Soller
Michael S. Tribble *
Elizabeth T. Watkins ***
Jenesse M. Watson
Lakeesha T. Watuthanthrige
Perera *
PHYSICAL
THERAPIST
ASSISTANT A.A.S.
Jaquasia Anderson
Christina G. Baldwin ***
Amanda R. Blanton
Kirstin Brown **
Alexandria N. Cartier *
Paige E. Chase
Colleen E. Conklin
Melissa Cummins
Brandon C. Cunliffe
Kathryn Daley **
Corin C. Atkinson **
Poornima Rathika
Balasubramaniam
Nanayakkara ***
Lindsay A. Burgoyne
Joanna L. Colgan **
Heike Davis ***
VETERINARY SCIENCE
TECHNOLOGY A.A.S.
Alyson E. Dengler
Jessica A. Famiano *
Kelsey L. Halpin *
Ashton Hansen
Karrie Heath
Ashley T. Heilig-Storey
Savanna L. Hotaling **
Leah Jawan
Jordan E. Kratz
Laura A. Lange
Shannon M. Lort
Bonnie E. Lovelace
Chelsea M. MacDougal *
Chelsea Mashaw *
Christina L. McCormick ***
Tiffany V. Moore **
Ebony O'Brien
Daniela M. Odle **
Katlyn D. Podwirny ***
Caitlin Reese
Nicole E. Robertson
Emily E. Savino
Erik R. Schill
Danielle N. St-Denis ***
Kaylin M. Switzer
Ira J. Thomas
Paul L. Towsky
Lindsey R. Tremblay
Anita K. Waters
Connie E. Wulfken *
* with honor (3.25–3.49) ** with high honor (3.5–3.74) *** with highest honor (3.75–4.0)
§ graduated prior to May 10, 2014
CANDIDATES FOR CERTIFICATES
Subject to the completion of all curriculum requirements, certificates will be conferred on those listed herein and upon
such others as may meet graduation requirements.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
STUDIES
Brendan P. Arsenault
Drew Benedict
Allison Campbell ***
Nicole J. Concepcion **
Emily A. Dishaw ***
Robert L. Drake III
Brianna D. Durham *
Garrett C. Fries **
Valancia Grand-Pierre
Paul-Henry LaPorte
Carlyn M. Marte §
Christopher W. Measheaw **
Brittany R. Moore ***
Spencer Perry
Joseph Pritty ***
Yamilex Rojas
Omayra S. Del Rosario ***
Steven L. Suarez ***
Candice E. Williams
HEALTH SCIENCE
CAREER STUDIES
Mary P. Ashley §
Stacy B. Barr ***
Laila Baturi §
Tanzil E. Bell
Corinne M. Blase
Emanuel Bontemps
Jaime D. Brothers
Tessa R. Brown **
Amber L. Bush §
Madison G. Carter **
Micaela Casler *
Shannon Colbert ***
Emily A. Decker §
Candy Deleon
Kelsey S. Doorey §
Kitti Claudette Dossou **
Hannah J. Fellows **
Amie L. Ferguson *
Tajahre N. Gray
Caitlin R. Grimshaw **
Elizabeth Gullacci ** §
Krystal M. Hart * §
Mary Kill *
Junior G. Kodua *
Senior G. Kodua *
Gaoussou Konare
Joshua A. LaMere *** §
Ashley LaValley §
Madeson G. LaVigne ***
Bethany A. Lenox **
McKenzie Lytle
Numasetou Magirage §
Christopher Mazile *
Kayla A. McDonald
Kaylene Milano
Kayra Moreira
Nichole L. Morse *
Gabrielle Nichols
Katelynn Nutter
Janelle E. O'Gorman ***
Nicole Oppong
Darieny L. Palacios §
Zaire Patterson
Lesley Perez §
Autumn N. Poppleton **
Megan Poupore ** §
Trina J. Premo ** §
Ashley E. Price ** §
Harold J. Richard *
Mattaniah R. Robinson §
Ottavia Rodriguez *
Victoria A. Russell
Kylynne B. Stamber §
Megan A. Stevenson ***
Maneli Taheri ***
Rachel M. Tamakloe *
Brittney I. Umana
Hannah Weaver ***
Da'Shay S. Whitfield
PRACTICAL NURSING
Catherine Abraham §
Aliza Armstrong
Toni A. Campbell ***
Natasha R. Cassidy *
Desiree Compo
Christiana J. DeForge
Jessica Deleel
Megan E. Finnegan
Erica Fishel
Halley E. Kirker
Brooke A. Knight
Alicia LaRose ***
Brittany M. Lawless *
Amy J. LePage
Elizabeth McLean **
Katie L. Miller §
Heather Nichols **
Jennifer O. Ofosu **
Kristie L. Perretta
Monika Piatek
Libby Ritchie
Kaipo D. Rogers *
Stephanie L. Sawyer
Leena L. Schwarzer
Nicole E. Smith §
Olivia M. Trippi §
Lacey V. Warner §
Patrick Wiggins
Specialty Student Awards
Heritage Award
Terome S. Parham
Harold J. Richard
Ricky Yerdon
Sheena Bravo
Jason C. Matice
Melanie H. Mueller
Ornella T. Parker
Katlyn D. Podwirny
Isreal M. Selkirk
Vernon C. Thompson
Joshua J. Trudeau
Pillars of Character Award
Nominees for the SUNY Chancellor’s Award who have
earned the campus’s respect for their academic performance and demonstrated leadership skills.
Humanitarian Award
Awarded to a student who has demonstrated a documentable act of humanitarianism worthy of campus recognition during the academic year.
Brenda Liz Berrios
Lazina Blake
Micaela Casler
Taylor Holmes
Gerald Jackson
Maleek C. McKenzie
Gabrielle Nichols
Amanda S. Rice
Lakeesha T. Watuthanthrige Perera
Leaders of Tomorrow Award
This student is a leader of a team, group, or organization;
a student who gives their time and expertise to promote
teamwork and accomplishment.
Dacia J. Arokium
Sean Barkley
Melissa M. Cummins
Cory Giczewski
George R. Lawrence
Candace Rankin
Jessica Richards
Michael S. Tribble
Jenesse M. Watson
Phoenix Award
This award is given in recognition of students who have
either transformed themselves or persisted through some
difficult odds to succeed as a student at SUNY Canton.
Lazina Blake
Joanna L. Colgan
Brittany R. Moore
These students exemplify the pillars of good character in
our Campus Creed (honesty, respectfulness, responsibility,
fairness, citizenship, caring). Poornima R. Balasubramaniam Nanayakkara
George R. Lawrence
Nyenplu Morrison
Kelsey A. Nash
Alexander H. Selim
Toni M. Stull
Michael S. Tribble
Spirit of Success Award
Recognizes students who have demonstrated active citizenship in the college community and have a GPA of at
least a 3.20.
Dylan T. Barringer
Cory Giczewski
Spencer L. Hockey
Aiisha D. Ramsay
Candace Rankin
Gennevive A. Sarfoah
Adam C. Wickert
Sister Bethany Fitzgerald, S.S.J.
Sustainability Award
Recipients of this award have demonstrated, by action, the
importance of being a good steward of the Earth.
Melissa M. Cummins
Paul E. Todd
Certificate of Appreciation
Awarded to the following students in appreciation of their
student leadership and advocacy during the academic
year.
Baindu Koroma
Jontai Q. McClain
Maleek C. McKenzie
Nyenplu Morrison
Amida Mumuni
Dorcas M. Ofori
Terome S. Parham
Alexis M. Phillips
GOLDEN KEY
An international and crossdiscipline honor society for
those students enrolled in a
baccalaureate program. Membership is extended to those
junior and senior students
that possess a GPA that when
calculated, is within the top
15% of their class.
Adam M. Benedict
Azra Ferkic
Tina M. Flanagan
Karah J. Hartle
Tobey Hayes
Thomas G. Jacobs II
Charles B. Jankowski
Alexandra Karl
Louis M. King
Lisa M. Lavery
George R. Lawrence
Molly K. MacNeill
Bonnie L. Maslow
Jontai Q. McClain Sr.
Chanel Mono
Joshua R. Noftsier
Ornella T. Parker
Michael W. Pittman
Danyelle J. Rennhack
Robert Richards
Danielle N. St-Denis
Jennie C. Vieths
Steven P. Watson
Ryan T. Young
ALPHA PHI SIGMA
The only national Criminal
Justice Honor Society for Criminal Justice majors. The society
recognizes academic excellence
of baccalaureate and graduate
students of Criminal Justice,
as well as juris doctorate.
Students are required to complete three full-time semesters,
have a minimum GPA of 3.0
with a minimum GPA of 3.2 in
Criminal Justice courses, and
in the top 35% of their class.
Nicholas C. Belile
Shiloh M. Bourgeois
Kaitlyn E. Bray
Honor Societies
Cassandra A. Cannan
Inez S. Cofield
Samantha A. Colarelli
Mary A. Fontana
Jacob Halsey
Tobey Hayes
Kelly S. Laprade
Megan A. LaSala
Kendyl Lasota
Bradley G. Miller
Terome S. Parham
Jordan Shannon
Megan R. VincentOlmstead
CHI ALPHA EPSILON
ALPHA SIGMA
A national honor society comprised of Educational Opportunity Program students and
other full-time students initially enrolled in post-secondary
developmental programs, who
have achieved a cumulative
GPA of 3.0 or above for two
consecutive semesters.
Lysmayri A. Almonte
Freda A. Asamoah
Christina Bell
Stephanie A. Bowman
William W. Corbine
Shiela M. Covey
Robert W. LaFaver
Pamela L. Latimer
Lisa A. Lawton
Misty L. Lovely
Robin E. Mayer
Dale P. McGregor JR.
Tiffany V. Moore
Doreen Oppong
Robin L. Palm
Charlotte A. Phippen
Jovan N. Rivera
Erica A. Russell
Gennevive A. Sarfoah
Valerie A. Scott
Miranda B. Simpson
Nicole E. Smith
Sidy Wague
Jonelle Y. Williams
PHI THETA KAPPA
LAMBDA ETA
An international honor society
for students at two-year colleges. To be inducted into Phi
Theta Kappa Lambda Eta,
members must have a 3.5
GPA for one full semester and
maintain a 3.25 GPA overall
thereafter.
Dawn M. Arias
Edward W. Ashley
Sean Barkley
William R. Baughn
Lisa M. Burnham
Melissa Burns
Katlyn Campbell
Mathew Carista
Alexandria N. Cartier
Brandie Colton
Kamrie M. Dandrow
Heike Davis
Jacqueline M. Davison
Christiana J. Deforge
Alexsandra L. Downs
Tracy Durant
Paula M. Forsythe
Amanda M. Gardner
Brittney C. Gardner
Katherine T. Gibbs
Gabriel Green-Todd
Krystal M. Hart
Lindsey G. Hayes
Spencer L. Hockey
Savanna L. Hotaling
John C. Johnson
Louis M. King
Pamela L. Latimer
Brandon J. Lauzon
Kevin J. Lavean
Tina M. Livingston
Chelsea Mashaw
Jason Matice
Danielle M. May
Margaret A. McDonnell
Molly Mesibov
Tiffany V. Moore
Melanie H. Mueller
Amida Mumuni
Jacob M. Neely
Sarah A. Newtown
Andrey Oloan
Jessica A. Osypiewski
Marc A. Peccolo II
Thomas J. Plumb
Harold J. Richard
Jessica L. Rose
Madelyn I. Scott
Alexander H. Selim
Isreal M. Selkirk
Emma R. Slezak
Christina L. Smith
Emily A. Spink
Lacey C. Staires
Andrew J. Todd
Joshua J. Trudeau
Eric R. Tulip
Jacob Woods
Marie Woods
Nathan B. Wray
Isabelle A. Young
Sara A. Young
TAU ALPHA PI
Members of Tau Alpha Pi,
New York Mu Chapter, a
national honor society consisting of students and alumni of
Engineering Technology curricula. Students are required
to maintain a 3.75 for three
semsters prior to induction.
SUNY Canton was chartered
in 1981.
Alex J. Bonno
Shane R. Harrigan
John C. Johnson
James K. Smith
Paul E. Todd
Chancellor’s Award for
Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Maureen P. Maiocco
D
r. Maiocco is being recognized for her dedication to her
school, her students, and SUNY Canton.
As the Early Childhood Program Director, she employs her
extensive experience as a successful educator to provide the highest quality education to her
students.
It is in recognition of these achievements that she was chosen to receive the prestigious
Distinguished Faculty Award in 2011 and was selected to serve as Interim Dean of the
School of Business and Liberal Arts.
Dr. Maiocco is a vibrant member of the SUNY Canton campus community, serving
on numerous committees, boards, and panels. She is a well-respected leader in the early
childhood industry throughout the country and abroad. She conducted a summer institute
for visiting Chinese scholars in 2009 and was invited as guest lecturer by Xi’an University in
China in 2010.
“Her dynamic personality and devotion to the school combine to make an incredible
package,” said William J. Fassinger, Ph.D., Professor of Criminal Justice. “The techniques she
uses to teach, motivate students, and lead are unmatched.”
Dr. Maiocco earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education from Curry College, her Master
of Science in Teacher Leadership from Wheelock College, and her Ed.D. in Child and
Youth Studies with a specialization in Curriculum Development from Nova Southeastern
University.
She resides in Potsdam with her husband, Steven.
Chancellor’s Award for
Excellence in Scholarship
and Creative Activities
Dr. Lawretta C. Ononye
D
r. Ononye is being recognized for her passion for
research and commitment to student engagement.
As the principal coordinator for the National Science Foundation Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Grant, her efforts have garnered
funding that is used to award scholarships to a diverse group of talented, but
financially disadvantaged, students.
She has coordinated events such as the STEM Summer Program and the annual
Women in Engineering Day. Through these efforts, she has inspired more students to
seek education and careers in science and technology.
“Dr. Ononye is a preeminent teacher at SUNY Canton, a role model for her
students, and a pillar of the campus community,” said SUNY Canton Acting President
Joseph C. Hoffman. “Her peers, her superiors, and her students hold Dr. Ononye in
the highest regard.”
Dr. Ononye developed and coordinates the Applied Physics minor and is in
the process of developing a Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Science and
Technology.
She has authored a book and several peer-reviewed journal articles. Her dissertation
earned the 2008 Electronic Theses and Dissertation Award.
Dr. Ononye earned her Master of Science in Metallurgical Engineering from the
University of Tennessee and her Doctorate in Materials Science and Engineering from
the University of Tennessee.
Dr. Ononye lives in Potsdam.
Northstar Award
JoAnne M. Fassinger
T
he SUNY Canton student body is recognizing Mrs.
Fassinger for her contributions to the College and the
community.
As Grants Coordinator, she is responsible for matching faculty requirements with
resources available from private foundations and government agencies. The grant
funding she has acquired has enriched the educational experience for countless SUNY
Canton students, as well as college-bound high school students in the North Country.
As the SUNY Canton Habitat for Humanity campus chapter adviser, she has led
alternative spring break trips to construct and renovate homes for low-income families
throughout the East Coast.
“Many students look up to Mrs. Fassinger as a role model,” said Miss Melissa
Cummins, Habitat for Humanity campus chapter president and Veterinary Technology
major. “She is incredibly encouraging and brings out the best in all of us.”
Mrs. Fassinger is an active contributor to campus life through her volunteer work
at orientation and leadership of recycling initiatives. Her dedication to SUNY Canton
earned her the 2012 Excellence in College Service award.
She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University
of Arizona.
Mrs. Fassinger resides in Canton with her husband, William.
Commencement 2014
Keynote Speaker
Dr. David J. Dupree
D
r. Dupree is the Director of Robotic Surgery at
Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, New Jersey. He
specializes in minimally invasive abdominal surgery and was the first surgeon to
perform single-incision surgery at Riverview.
Dr. Dupree is renowned for his knowledge of complicated abdominal surgeries and
travels the country lecturing on abdominal wall reconstruction and robotic surgery.
He appeared on ABC News and the CBS television show “The Doctors” in 2012
after performing a life-saving operation to remove a 51-pound tumor from a patient.
Dr. Dupree began his education at SUNY Canton with the intention of becoming
a nurse. He left to pursue a bachelor’s degree and said he immediately missed his
personal connection with his former instructors. He set his sights on medical school
and quickly earned a reputation as an extremely talented surgeon with a big heart.
“I bring a small-town surgical mentality to a big city,” he said.
Approximately 30 percent of his surgeries are done on a pro bono basis for people
who do not have insurance. Many of his patients have complex conditions that many
of his colleagues refuse to treat.
His awards include the Golden Apple Outstanding Teaching Award from Drexel
University School of Medicine and the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
Resident Achievement Award.
Dr. Dupree is an Ogdensburg native and resides in Fair Haven, N.J., with his wife,
Kelly, daughter, Ryan, and son, Jake.
Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence
M
Lydia C. Dale ‘14
iss Dale was recognized for her professional creative work while
majoring in SUNY Canton’s Graphic and Multimedia Design program.
She received the SUNY Canton academic award for the highest gradepoint average in her discipline in 2011 and 2012. She also received the
Canino Prize for Academic Excellence in 2012. She is the Vice President of
the College’s branch of the American Institute of Graphic Arts and was a
graphic design intern in the College’s Public Relations Department.
Miss Dale has been a volunteer art teacher for the Christian Fellowship Academy and has
worked on set designs for theatrical productions. She has also received several awards for her
work in the College’s juried art shows and participated in the Senior Multimedia Exhibition.
She produced her own short digital movie during her senior year.
She is a published photographer and illustrator. A photo of hers was published in “An Online
Journal of Arts & Letters,” and she painted illustrations for the children’s book “Ogs and the
Oggie Joggie” by Joseph Weilder.
M
Meghan P. Gibson ‘14
iss Gibson, a Sports Management graduate, has been professionally
involved with her chosen area of study throughout her time at the College.
She’s been a student worker in the College’s Athletic Department, assisting
with sports information and game-time photography. She also completed
her internship with SUNY Cobleskill’s Sports Information Department.
“Meghan has been a leader by example and has modeled the way for current and future Sports
Management students at SUNY Canton students,” said Dr. Diane J. Para, Sports Management
Program Director and Professor.
Miss Gibson received academic awards for the highest GPA in her major in 2011 and made
either the President's List or Dean’s List for her high grades during the past three years. She
worked as a student supervisor during the 2013 USCAA National Volleyball Championships,
was a summer camp counselor for the Oswegatchie Educational Center, and was a summer
soccer coach at Niagara University. She is a member of the SUNY Canton student Outdoor
Adventure Club.
Chancellor’s Award for
Student Excellence &
Outstanding Graduate Award
Associate Level
Tiffany V. Moore ’14
M
iss Moore has started her path to becoming a veterinarian
by completing the Veterinary Science Technology program.
“Tiffany is extra caring and compassionate when working
with animals,” said Mary T. O’Horo Loomis, a Professor in
the Veterinary Science Technology program. “Her focus and
attention to detail make her an excellent student.”
Previously, Miss Moore received an academic award for the
highest GPA in her major in 2013. The Collegiate Science and
Technology Entry Program named her an outstanding student. She is a member of Phi
Theta Kappa honor society and served as President of the Chi Alpha Epsilon honor
society. She was the treasurer of the Black Student Union in 2012. She’s earned either
President’s or Dean’s List honors during her four semesters at the College. She is a student
member of the National Association for Veterinary Technicians in America.
“Tiffany is easily one of the best students I have ever had the privilege of having in my
courses,” said Marianne P. DiMarco-Temkin, who worked with Miss Moore in two
sections of biology. “She is self-motivated, prepared, and ready to participate in class. She
is friendly and outgoing. She is certain to be successful in whatever she endeavors to do.”
She completed her preceptorship, or college-level practical experience training, with the
Barbados Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. She was also a student
assistant at the SUNY Canton Davis Health Center and has volunteered at the Potsdam
Humane Society. She’s been active in the Pool Enthusiasts Club and is a member of the
Zen Do Kai Martial Arts Club.
Miss Moore is continuing her education at Cornell University, Ithaca.
Outstanding Graduate Award
Baccalaureate Level
Melanie H. Mueller ’14
M
s. Mueller completed her Law Enforcement Leadership
degree online while caring for her children, working, and
volunteering in her community.
“I never thought I’d receive this award,” she said. “Being an
online student allowed me to support and be with my children.
It also allowed me to assist my community while earning a
degree. I would not have had it any other way.”
In one of her previous careers, Ms. Mueller was a welder who
engineered custom car adaptations for handicapped drivers. She was also a consultant for
Ambit Energy.
“Ms. Mueller has demonstrated excellent leadership skills and adaptability in her
coursework,” said Paul Bowdre, an Assistant Professor in the Criminal Justice department,
who taught Mueller in several classes. “She clearly enjoys discussion with her peers and
works efficiently and effectively with her classmates in online group activities.”
She and her family were involved in fundraising efforts for Hurricane Sandy relief. She said
she plans to pursue a career where she can continue to help people on a one-on-one basis.
She is a member of Alpha Phi Sigma and Phi Theta Kappa Honor societies. She previously
received the Canino Prize for Academic Excellence and an Academic Award for her high
grade-point average within the Law Enforcement Leadership program.
Ms. Mueller lives with her two daughters, Emma and Angelina. “I couldn't have done it
without their support,” she said.
David R. Maynard
Student Activities Award
Melissa Cummins ’14
M
iss Cummins, a Veterinary Science Technology graduate,
is being recognized for her volunteer work and leadership
qualities.
During her tenure as both Secretary and President of SUNY
Canton’s Habitat for Humanity student chapter, she has traveled
to Kentucky and Georgia during spring breaks to assist with
restoring and building homes for low-income families.
“Melissa is a role model and an ideal student,” said Grants Coordinator and Habitat
for Humanity chapter adviser JoAnne M. Fassinger. “She is responsible, respectful,
dependable, and organized. It is has been my pleasure to get to know Melissa and to work
with her on Habitat for Humanity projects.”
Miss Cummins has also been involved with the Outdoor Adventures Club, serving as the
Vice President.
“Melissa is an extremely devoted and committed student,” said SUNY Canton Mental
Health Counselor and Outdoor Adventures Club adviser James L. Sheppard. “She has
also spent countless hours helping others, on and off campus, in a variety of community
service projects.”
Following graduation, Miss Cummins plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Veterinary
Technology.
Chancellor’s Scholar –Athlete Awards
M
Cory Giczewski ’14
2014 Chancellor’s Scholar-Athlete Award
r. Giczewski has competed on the men’s ice hockey team for four seasons including
serving as captain his senior year. Cory serves as the President of the Student-Athlete Advisory
Committee (SAAC) and is heavily involved with Special Olympics, hockey clinics, and for developing a relationship with Jules of Life and a local youth battling cancer. Giczewski has been
an active part of the SUNY Canton community as well as carrying a tremendous GPA throughout his four years. He led the Roos in scoring during his senior year with 20 points on 11 goals
and nine assists.
Commencement Committee
Elizabeth A. Connolly, Chair
Rebecca Blackmon
Lorette Murray
Theresa C. Corbine ’78
Julie A. Parkman
Walter J. Holmes
Nancy A. Rowledge ’97 & ’11
Corey J. Jordan ’95
Lenore VanderZee
Susan D. Law ’92
Erin C. Voisin
Debra A. Lowry ’73
Michaela J. Young ’11
Alan P. Mulkin
Ushers
Nancy A. Rowledge ’97 & ’11, Head Usher
Tina M. Flanagan ’03 & '14
Heather C. Lauzon, ‘96
Britney G. Livingston, ‘12
Anne L. Reilly
Erin C. Voisin
Student
Ambassadors
Steven Bueno
Jordan Edwards
Daron Ellis
Antonio James
Devine Pearson
Nevada Schoonover
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