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Creighton University
College of Arts and Sciences
ECOGNITION CEREMONY
Friday, May 15, 2015
3 p.m.
Hixson-Lied Auditorium
Mike and Josie Harper Center
Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska
Recognition Ceremony
MAY 2015
PROGRAM
MASTER OF CEREMONIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tracy Leavelle, Ph.D.
Associate Dean
INVOCATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Paddy Gilger, S.J.
WELCOME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bridget M Keegan, Ph.D.
Dean
DEPARTMENT AND PROGRAM AWARDS
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES SENIOR AWARDS
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DEPARTMENT AND PROGRAM AWARDS
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
Dr. Mark Reedy, Chair
Outstanding Biology Senior, Emma Hoppe, Mary Claire McGlynn
Outstanding Academic Achievement, Ian Jackson
The Gamma Beta Chapter of Phi Sigma Outstanding Research Award, Nick Mathy
Excellence as a Student Teaching Assistant, Kristine Altrichter, Xavier Glover, Lisa Higuchi, Rachel Kubowicz,
Thomas Munro
Excellence in Service to the Biology Department, Scott Granger, Alexander Johnson
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
Dr. David Dobberpuhl, Chair
American Institute of Chemists Award in Chemistry, Leah Schaffer
American Institute of Chemists Award in Biochemistry, Katherine Bauer
Distinguished Academic Achievement Award, Michael Grzelak, Jennifer Hartjes
Distinguished Research Award, Kaitlyn Fischer, Renner Fujiwara
Distinguished Service Award, Mason McCain
DEPARTMENT OF CLASSICAL AND NEAR EASTERN STUDIES
Dr. Martha Habash, Chair
Arete in Greek – for excellence in translating Ancient Greek, Sarah Copeland
Arete in Latin – for excellence in translating Latin, Amanda Swisher
Arete in Classical & Near Eastern Civilizations – for outstanding academic performance in Classical and Near Eastern
Studies coursework, Jacob Morrow
Classical Association of the Middle West and South Award – for outstanding academic performance in both
translation and language coursework, Amanda Swisher
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Dr. M. Chad McBride, Chair
Rev. Marion Sitzmann, O.S.B. Award for Excellence in Rhetoric, Sarah Escamilla, Melanie Rhode
Communication Spirit Award – given to graduating seniors who embody the spirit of both the academic and service
missions of the Department of Communication Studies, Erin Browne, Amy Guziec
Outstanding Senior Project – given to the outstanding project in the Senior Research Project course, Paige Rainforth
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DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AND SOCIAL STUDIES
Dr. Rebecca Murray, Chair
Jack D. Angus Award for Outstanding Student in Sociology – for an Outstanding Sociology Student who embodies
the spirit of the revered emeritus professor for whom it is named, Amanda Maki
Jerry E. Clark Award for Outstanding Student in Anthropology – for an Outstanding Anthropology Student who
embodies the spirit of the revered emeritus professor for whom it was named, Augusta Herman
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Dr. Debra Ponec, Chair
Fr. Raymond J. Bishop S.J. Award for demonstrating warmth, caring and dedication, and for excellence in service to
teaching, Mary Kate Lentino
Fr. Eugene F. Gallagher S.J. Award for academic achievement and the highest GPA,
Jessica Gorup, Rachel Lewandowski, Kelsey Orr
Karin Levine Award (Secondary) for demonstration of magis, cura personalis, faith, and a sense of humor in the face of
adversity, Kelsey Orr
Dr. Edward B. O’Connor Award for leadership, faith, service to others and an ongoing giving of self whenever there is
a need, Rachel Lewandowski
ENERGY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
Mr. Larry Hopp, Director
Sustainable Energy Science Service & Scholarship Award, Erin Cheese
Sustainable Energy Science Leadership Award, Zachary Stading
Sustainable Energy Science Excellence in Research Award, Ryan Gnabasik
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
Dr. Bob Whipple, Chair
Nancy L. Fogarty Outstanding English Major Award, Emily Dowdle
Fr. Michael Proterra S.J. Award for Interdisciplinary Studies, Cole Crawford
Oscar M. Macellaio Poetry Prize, Kayla Spiel, Diane Sunde
Undergraduate Scholarly Non-Fiction Prize, Emily Dowdle
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE PROGRAM
Dr. Mary Ann Vinton, Director
Excellence in Academic Achievement, Jacquelyn Wagner
Outstanding Senior Seminar Presentation, Daniel Hawkins
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DEPARTMENT OF EXERCISE SCIENCE AND PRE-HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Dr. Thomas Baechle, Chair
Outstanding Exercise Science and Pre-Health Professions Major Award – in recognition of outstanding success in the
classroom, demonstrated leadership, and service to others, Kaitlin Mullen, Emalee Patterson
Outstanding Scholarship and Research Award – for involvement in scholarship activities and outstanding
performance in the classroom, and in recognition of success as a student researcher, Adam Carson
Outstanding Service Award – in recognition of commitment to serving others in the department, on campus
and in the community, Christian Andreen
DEPARTMENT OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dr. Frederick Hanna, Chair
Outstanding Achievement in Performing Arts (BFA), Matthew Hamel
Outstanding Achievement in Visual Arts (BFA), Linda Hilliar
Outstanding Achievement in Dance, Sarah Fisher
Outstanding Achievement in Music, Lucas Vandermyde
Outstanding Achievement in Performance Theatre, Elizabeth Dagle
Outstanding Achievement in Technical Theatre, Matthew Hamel
Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theatre, Colleen Kilcoyne
Outstanding Service in Performing Arts, Daniel Osborn
Outstanding Achievement in Ceramics, Maria Murray
Outstanding Achievement in Painting, Sarah Godfrey
Outstanding Achievement in Visual Arts, Allison Dethlefs
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY PROGRAM
Dr. Christina Clark, Director
Outstanding Health Administration and Policy Scholarly Work – awarded to the senior with the highest overall and
major GPA, Anthony Easterday
Outstanding Scholarly Work In Public Health – awarded to the senior with the highest overall and Public Health
coursework GPA, Courtney Sawle
Outstanding Service to the Community – awarded to the senior with the most hours of documented service to the
community, Courtney Sawle
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Dr. Heather Fryer, Acting Chair
Allan M. Schleich-Eileen B. Lieben Award – in recognition of the recipients’ outstanding achievements in scholarship,
leadership and service, Christopher Kambhu, Elenore Leonard
Warren G. Kneer Award – for extracurricular, history-related service with the department and the university, and/or
to public groups and organizations, Katherine Koebel
Thomas A. Grennan Award – to honor outstanding performances in a core section of Non-Western History,
Xavier Glover
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HONORS PROGRAM
Dr. Jeffrey Hause, Director
Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research, Emma Hoppe
Executive Committee Award for Outstanding Honors Student, Dominic Dongilli
Director’s Award for Service to the Honors Program, Austin Spillane
Ashton Welch Award for Service, Maria Benevento
DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM, MEDIA AND COMPUTING
Dr. Eileen Wirth, Chair
Outstanding Graduate Award – for the outstanding graduating senior, overall, in Journalism, Media, & Computing,
Joshua Bucy
John N. Mordeson Award for Excellence in Computer Science – to the top Computer Science graduate,
Joseph Kromrey
David A. Haberman Award – to the graduating senior who best exemplifies the traits of service, integrity and
selflessness, Anna Ferguson
Journalism/PR Graduate of the Year, Hayley Henriksen
Journalism/News Graduate of the Year, Madeline Zukowski
Journalism/Advertising Graduate of the Year, Molly Misek
Graphic Design & Media/ Photojournalism Graduate of the Year, Mateo (Nikko) Sandi-Espinoza
Graphic Design & Media/Graphic Design Graduate of the Year, Daniel Thiessen
Computer Science Track Graduate of the Year, Cole Crawford
Computer Science/Digital Development Graduate of the Year, Molly Grosdidier
JUSTICE AND PEACE STUDIES PROGRAM
Dr. Roger Bergman, Director
2015 Ignacio Ellacuría, S.J., Outstanding Student Award, Maria Benevento
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
Dr. Randall Crist, Chair
The Fr. Bernard Portz, S.J. Award for Excellence in Mathematics, A.J.Hagen
Bahr Award for Outstanding Service to the Mathematics Department, Sarah Budney
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY SCIENCE
Lieutenant Colonel Jared Sutton, Chair
Distinguished Military Graduate – for displaying outstanding qualities of leadership, high moral character,
noteworthy academic achievement, and exceptional aptitude for military service, Lucas Goldsmith,
Katherine Joyce
Daughters of the American Revolution Award, Alexis Tafoya
Department of Military Science Superior Cadet Award, Alexis Tafoya
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American Legion Scholastic Excellence Award, Katherine Joyce
American Legion General Military Excellence Award, Jesse Way
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Award, Jesse Way
George C. Marshall Award, Lucas Goldsmith
COL Robert R. Martin Plaque, Katherine Joyce
Harve B. Heaston Memorial Award, Alexis Tafoya
Most Improved Cadet Award, Nicholas Wankum
Omaha World Herald Plaque, Lucas Goldsmith, Katherine Joyce
Reserve Officers’ Association Award, Lucas Goldsmith
Society of Forty and Eight Cash Award, Stephen Hook
USAA Spirit Award, Stephen Hook
DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES
Dr. Julian Arribas, Chair
Outstanding Senior (Spanish) – for outstanding academic work in the target language, Allison Dethlefs
Outstanding Senior (German) – for outstanding academic work in the target language, Matthew Friesner
Leadership Senior Award (German), Andrew Schmanski
Leadership Senior Award (Spanish), Laura Renner
Leadership Senior Award (Italian), Xavier Glover, Ellen Robinson
DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
Dr. Amy Wendling, Chair
The Sophia Award – for outstanding performance in the Philosophy Major, Mary Claire McGlynn, Mara McGuire
The Praxis Award – for leadership and outstanding service to the philosophical community, Shainna B. Hayes
The Ratio Award – for outstanding performance in the Philosophy Minor, Ibrahim S. El Ashri
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
Dr. Janet Seger, Chair
Thomas H. Zepf Award for Excellence in Service to the Department of Physics, Katherine Bauer
Sam Cipolla Award for Excellence in Physics Research, Ryan Gnabasik
Robert E. Kennedy Award for Outstanding Scholarship as a Physics Major, August J. Hagen, Lucas Slattery
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Dr. Graham Ramsden, Chair
Faculty Award for Outstanding Achievement in Political Science or International Relations by an Undergraduate
Major, Maureen A. Boyce
The Fr. Richard J. Spillane, S.J. Award for Service in Political Life – recognizing the graduating major in political
science and international relations, who, through scholarship, personal modesty, and service in civic affairs, best
reflects the principles of reason, humility and service that Fr. Spillane exemplified in his lifetime, John T. McCoy
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Graduation with Distinction – for outstanding academic performance and a truly excellent senior research paper,
Maureen A. Boyce, Morgan A. McEwen, Brady R. Moe, Erin L. Rossiter
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DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
Dr. Gary Leak, Chair
Leo R. Kennedy Award for the Outstanding Senior Psychology Major – given to the senior who encompasses all of
the department’s ideals including superb academic performance, a high degree of departmental involvement and
service, and an advanced level of professional development, Timothy McDermott
Outstanding Scholarship Awards – given to psychology students who demonstrate an exceptional interest and ability
in scholarly activities, Madelyn Becker, Megan Kangiser
Honors Certification in Psychology – recognizing academic excellence in undergraduate psychology,
Stacey Georgopoulos, Allison Hearley, Olivia Lickteig, Timothy McDermott
Honors Seminar Participants (Honors Seminar is a course for graduating senior psychology majors who have
demonstrated outstanding academic ability throughout their time at Creighton University), Sonja French,
Lauren Halloran, Allison Hearley, Christy Jones, Olivia Lickteig, Paige Menolascino, Amanda Noonan,
Laura Novotny, Michael Pfeiffer
SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM
Dr. Herb Grandbois, Director
Phi Alpha Outstanding Academic Achievement Award – bestowed upon the Social Work student with the highest
grade point average in both the Social Work program and its prerequisites, Sarah Janes
Herb Grandbois Student Social Worker of the Year – this student is well-rounded as a social worker and has
demonstrated service on campus as well as in the community, Anyssa Lenhart
DEPARTMENT OF THEOLOGY
Dr. Julia Fleming, Chair
Akademia Award for Academic Excellence in Theology, Maria Benevento, Joseph Kromrey
Diakonia Award for Service, Anna Ferguson
Episkopeia Award for Leadership, David Martin
Theta Alpha Kappa Moderator’s Award, David Martin
Theta Alpha Kappa Chapter Recognition, Maria Benevento
Journal of Theta Alpha Kappa Award for Research Publication, Elenore Leonard
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIES PROGRAM
Dr. Susan Calef, Director
S.A.G.E. Award (Student Advocate for Gender Equity) – awarded to a WGS minor who has sought to increase the
Creighton community’s understanding of gender and its impact on people’s lives, Ozioma (Ozy) Aloziem
Kali Rose Mann Memorial “Iron-Jawed Angels” Award for Leadership in Service of Gender Justice, Sarah Peraud
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SENIOR AWARD NOMINEES
Maria Benevento is from Kirksville, Mo. She will
Michael Grzelak is from Green Bay, Wis. He is
graduate with degrees in theology and American Studies
and minors in justice and peace studies and Spanish. She
plans to volunteer at the Oakland Catholic Worker House
in Oakland, Calif. for at least a year before considering
graduate studies.
graduating with a degree in chemistry and a minor
in biology, and he is also graduating as a member of
Creighton’s Honors Program. He plans to continue his
education and pursue a doctorate in medicine at the
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in the fall of 2015.
Erin Cheese is from Omaha. She will graduate with
Augusta Herman is from Portland, Ore. She will
degrees in energy science and applied physical analysis.
Erin is a finalist for the Junior Science and Technology
Policy fellowship with the Department of Energy
SunShot Initiative in Washington, D.C. In a few years, she
plans to pursue a master’s degree in materials science or
public policy.
graduate with a bachelor of arts in medical anthropology
and minors in biology and Francophone studies. Next
year she will begin pursuing a master’s degree in public
health at Boston University. Augusta would love to use
her degree to improve the health of communities on both
local and global scales.
Cole Crawford hails from Dubuque, Iowa. He
Megan Kangiser grew up in Colorado Springs, Colo.
is a member of Creighton’s Honors Program and
will graduate with majors in computing science and
informatics and English (British Literature concentration).
Cole will attend Oregon State University’s English
master’s program next year on a Provost’s Fellowship and
ultimately hopes to teach at the university level.
She will graduate with a degree in psychology. Next
fall, she will be attending the University of WisconsinMilwaukee to pursue a doctoral degree in clinical
psychology, eventually specializing in neuropsychology.
Allison Dethlefs is from La Vista, Neb. She will
be graduating with a degree in Spanish and minors
in studio art and justice and peace studies. After she
graduates, she is planning on doing long-term mission
work abroad through a post-grad volunteer program and
pursuing her passions for artwork and service.
Julianna Diddle is from Brookings, S.D. She will
graduate with a degree in biology and a minor in Spanish
and Hispanic studies. She plans to attend Creighton
University School of Medicine beginning in August and
is excited to serve her community through the practice of
medicine.
Ryan Gnabasik grew up outside of Denver. He will
graduate with degrees in physics and energy science
and a minor in mathematics. After graduation, Ryan
will be attending the University of Minnesota as a
Ph.D. candidate in their materials science and chemical
engineering program.
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Sarah Kelly is from Omaha. She will graduate with
degrees in medical anthropology and justice and society.
Starting this summer, Sarah will be doing a year of
post-graduate service at the Mercy Home for Boys and
Girls in Chicago. Eventually she plans to pursue graduate
degrees in public health and social work.
Elenore Leonard is from Waddell, Ariz. She will
graduate with a degree in history after three years of
study. She plans to attend the University of Kansas
Museum Studies graduate program in the fall.
Eventually, she hopes to work as a curator in a natural or
cultural history museum.
Rachel Lewandowski is from Farwell, Neb. She
will graduate with a degree in elementary education. In
August, she will begin teaching first grade at Knickrehm
Elementary in Grand Island, Nebr. She plans to pursue
a master’s in school administration after a few years of
teaching experience.
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John McCoy is from Peosta, Iowa and is graduating
with a degree in international relations and economics.
John will continue at Creighton in the master’s program
in international relations while working as a regional
affairs intern at the Omaha Branch of the Kansas City
Federal Reserve Bank.
Mary Claire McGlynn is from Belleville, Ill. She will
graduate with a double major in biology and philosophy.
She plans to attend medical school in the fall and work
towards a career in pediatrics and global medicine.
Timothy McDermott is from Denver. He will
graduate with a degree in psychology and a minor in
biology. He plans to work at the University of Nebraska
Medical Center as a Professional Research Assistant
beginning this summer, assisting with cognitive
neuroscience research. Eventually, he plans to pursue a
doctoral degree in either clinical psychology or cognitive
neuroscience.
Leah Schaffer is from Woodbury, Minn. She will
graduate with a degree in chemistry and minors in
biological physics and theology. Next year, she will be
pursuing a doctoral degree in chemistry at the University
of Wisconsin-Madison.
Amanda Swisher is from Galena, Ill. She will
graduate with degrees in Latin and classical and Near
Eastern studies and minors in philosophy and art history.
She will be attending Creighton’s School of Law in the fall
where she plans to study either corporate or intellectual
property law.
Haley Warren is from Portland, Ore. and where she
feels most at peace and called to live. Her past and her
passions have led her to major in mathematics and justice
& society and to minor in sociology and theology. In
hopes of becoming a high school math teacher, she will
attend graduate school in Portland to earn her master’s.
in teaching beginning June of 2015.
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HONORS PROGRAM GRADUATES
Christian Andreen
Jennifer Hartjes
Timothy McDermott
Katherine Bauer
Anna Hensel
Mary McGlynn
Maria Benevento
Augusta Herman
Anne Mirich
Colin Bertsch
Carissa Hernandes
Ashley Nolting
Joshua Bucy
Emma Hoppe
Markus Pfaff
Sarah Budney
Kelli Ann Ifuku
Andres Rodriguez-Burns
Mark Byrne
Katherine Johnson
Erin Rossiter
Cole Crawford
Ryan Jones
Leah Schaffer
Julianna Diddle
Megan Kangiser
Dhwani Shah
Dominic Dongilli
Sarah Kelly
Alex Shepherd
Emily Dowdle
Michael Kotrous
Austin Spillane
Jonathan Ermer
Elenore Leonard
Nicole Strawn
Renner Fujiwara
Laura Levy
Katie Truitt
Matthew Goldsmith
Elizabeth Lievens
Alexandria Tymkowicz
Connor Griggs
Christopher Lyons
Eric Villanueva
Michael Grzelak
Thomas Majda
Jacquelyn Wagner
August Hagen
David Martin
Haley Warren
Mary Hanten
John McCoy
Ruomei Wu
PREVIOUSLY AWARDED HONORS
American Chemical Society Division of Inorganic Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Inorganic Chemistry (2014),
Alyssa Kava
American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry (2014), Kaitlyn Fischer
Baumann Family Research Scholarship, Kaitlyn Fischer, Leah Schaffer
CRC Press Chemistry Achievement Award given to recognize outstanding academic performance in freshman
general chemistry, Kaitlyn Fischer
National Institute of Health IDeA Networks for Biomedical Research Excellence Scholarship, Erik Arneson,
Katherine Bauer, Connor Griggs
Nebraska Physiological Society, first place prize, undergraduate division, Dylan Goto
Physics Alumni Prize, Ryan Gnabasik
POLYED Award in Organic Chemistry given to recognize the chemistry major with outstanding academic
performance in sophomore organic chemistry, Jennifer Hartjes
Dr. John F. Sheehan Scholarship - awarded to outstanding juniors majoring in biology, Dylan Goto
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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND
SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIPS
Dean’s Summer Research Fellowships
NATIONAL
SCHOLARSHIPS
AND HONORS
Maria Benevento
Emily Dowdle
Elenore Leonard
David Martin
Timothy McDermott
Mara McGuire
Conan Rainwater
Amanda Swisher
Clare Boothe Luce Scholars
Ferlic Summer Research Scholarships
Jennifer Hartjes
Emma Hoppe
Sarah Budney
Kaitlyn Fischer
Ryan Ford
Renner Fujiwara
Ryan Gnabasik
Michael Grzelak
Jennifer Hartjes
Megan Kangiser
Emily Lowry
Leah Schaffer
Benjamin Schmachtenberger
Eric Villanueva
Anna Wattles
Katherine Bauer
Erin Cheese
Jennifer Hartjes
Anne Mirich
Leah Schaffer
Goldwater Scholars
National Institute of Health INBRE
(IDeA for Biomedical Research
Excellence) Scholars
Erik Arneson
Katherine Bauer
Honors Program Research Scholarships
Cole Crawford
Augusta Herman
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HONORARY SOCIETIES
Alpha Kappa Delta, International
Sociology Honor Society
Shayna Bartow
Lauren Diaz-Albertini
Mateo (Nico) Sandi Espinoza
Nora Frigo
Sarah Kelly
Amanda Maki
Colleen Morken
Madeline Pilney
Haley Warren
Alpha Sigma Nu, National Jesuit
Honor Society
Meghan Barry
Maria Benevento
Cole Crawford
Allison Dethlefs
Dominic Dongilli
Jon Ermer
Renner Fujiwara
Xavier Glover
Michael Grzelak
Haley Henriksen
Carissa Hernandes
Sarah Kelly
Joseph Kromrey
Rachel Lewandowski
David Martin
Mary Claire McGlynn
Kelsey Orr
Michael Pfeiffer
Erin Rossiter
Leah Schaffer
Andrew Stegman
Amanda Swisher
Alexandria Tymkowicz
Eric Villanueva
Haley Warren
Madeline Zukowski
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Eta Sigma Phi, National Greek and
Latin Honor Society
Sarah Copeland
Melissa Hanigan
Jacob Morrow
Amanda Swisher
Zach Wyatt-Gomez
Fr. Joseph-Francois Lafitau S.J.
Honor Society and
Anthropology Honor Society
Ozioma (Ozy) Aloziem
Guinevere Ayers
Chaitri Desai
Lauren Diaz-Albertini
Nora Frigo
Augusta Herman
Ashley Hottman
Sarah Kelly
Melanie Kim
Amanda Maki
Emily Schulze
Anna Wattles
Lambda Pi Eta, Communication Studies
Honorary Society
Chelsea Balzer
Jennifer Cunningham
Sarah Escamillla
Amy Guziec
Laura Novotny
Quinn O’Grady
Jennifer Penn
Paige Rainforth
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Phi Alpha, Social Work Honor Society
Phi Beta Kappa, National Honor Society
Bridget Battafarano
Anyssa Lenhart
Madeline Pilney
Marie Allison
Maria Benevento
Maureen Boyce
Mark Byrne
Cole Crawford
Allison Dethlefs
James Doyle
Jonathan Ermer
Kaitlyn Fischer
Renner Fujiwara
Xavier Glover
Matthew Goldsmith
Michael Grzelak
August Hagen
Lauren Halloran
Jennifer Hartjes
Carissa Hernandes
Ian Jackson
Bryony Keeble
Sean Kennedy
Joseph Kromrey
Eric Magliulo
John McCoy
Rebecca Moynihan
Emily Neiss
Thomas Nemmers
Merrie Oshiro
Laura Renner
Joseph Reznicek
Erin Rossiter
Leah Schaffer
Emily Schulze
Amanda Swisher
Katie Truitt
Alexandria Tymkowicz
Eric Villanueva
Haley Warren
Robert Windisch Jr.
Amy Wu
Phi Alpha Theta, National History
Honor Society
Anna Bailey
Nolan Boyd
Alexandra Hirchert
Jordan Robertson
Dillon Roost
Rachel Thompson
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Phi Sigma, Gamma Beta Chapter,
Biology Honor Society
Pi Sigma Alpha, Political Science
Honor Society
Kristine Altrichter
Erik Arneson
Elizabeth Au
Sarah Budney
James Continenza
Xavier Glover
Dylan Goto
Lisa Higuchi
Emma Hoppe
Alexander Johnson
Ryan Jones
Molly Khoury
Lin Lau
Yitong Ma
Mary Claire McGlynn
Jordan Richards
Kelsey Saddoris
Alexandria Shepherd
Tiare Takaesu
Annika Van der Werf
Anna Wattles
Robert Windisch
Adam Bohan
Maureen Ann Boyce
Madeline Cochran
Carissa Bravo Henandes
Matthew Carl Hoover
Christopher Kambhu
Erin Elizabeth Kurvers
Megan Joan Maxwell
John McCoy
Morgan McEwen
Maureen Katherine McIntee
Bianca Inania Jinete Mejia
Brady Ryan Moe
Erin Leigh Rossiter
Sabrina Sorensen
Phi Sigma Tau, Philosophy Honor Society
Steven Fidone
Mary Hanten
Eloise Huneidi
Nick O’Brien
Amanda Swisher
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Psi Chi, International
Honor Society in Psychology
Rebecca Ahlers
Madelyn Becker
Christine Chong
Kristen Chuvala
Sarah Fisher
Lauren Halloren
Allison Hearley
Christy Jones
Megan Kangiser
Olivia Lickteig
David Martin
Timothy McDermott
Paige Menolascino
Taylor Menolascino
Molly Meyer
Michaela Miller
Mackenzie Mills
Laura Novotny
Michael Pfeifer
Jennifer Schorgi
Eilis Smith
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Sigma Pi Sigma, Physics Honor Society
Katherine Bauer
Erin Cheese
Ryan Ford
Ryan Gnabasik
August J. Hagen
Benjamin Schmachtenberger
Lucas Slattery
Theta Alpha Kappa, National Theology
Honor Society
Maria Benevento
Anna Ferguson
Joseph Kromrey
Christopher Leon
Elenore Leonard
David Martin
Conan Rainwater
Joseph Reznicek
Sarah Sanders
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