Cresson, Pa. – Mount Aloysius College conferred degrees upon nearly 200 graduates during a spring Commencement ceremony on May 14 in the College’s Athletic Convocation and Wellness Center. Corrin Dagostin of Sugarloaf, PA, delivered the invocation for the event and the student welcome was presented by Anne Way of Ebensburg and John Price of Williamsburg, PA. Additionally, Enoch Quarcoo of Eastbourne, England, gave the student commencement address. The benediction was given by Sarah Rathmell of Renovo, PA. Renée Martin-Nagle, J.D., LL.M, Ph.D. ‘79, CEO & President, A Ripple Effect, PLLC and Mount Aloysius College Trustee, spoke to the graduates during her commencement address.

Mount Aloysius College graduates at the end of the Spring 2022 semester include:

Allentown, PA:

Matthew P. Lehman, Master of Business Administration, 

Altoona, PA:

Amanda Chamberlain, Associate of Science, Nursing; Kaila M. Clawson, Bachelor of Science, Accounting, magna cum laude; Jordan Lee Crist, Bachelor of Science, Ultrasonography, magna cum laude; Tricia Lynn Curfman, Associate of Science, Nursing; Kalena Dilling, Associate of Science, Nursing; Theresa Dodson, Bachelor of Science, Nursing; Brittany M. Eberhart, Associate of Science, Ultrasonography; Hanna Feathers, Bachelor of Science, Nursing; Dominique Heckman, Associate of Science, Medical Imaging – Radiation Therapy; Lauren T. Heintzelman, Associate of Science, Nursing, Mercy Presidential Scholar, magna cum laude; Patricia Kochara, Master of Science, Community Counseling; Hannah Renee Koehle, Associate of Science, Nursing; Stephanie C. Lamca, Associate of Science, Nursing; Marian G. Long-Shaffer, Bachelor of Science, Nursing; John R. Price, Bachelor of Science, Natural Science, SALUTE, cum laude; Jaden Mei Quinn, Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts, magna cum laude; Jilian Paige Smith, Bachelor of Science, Ultrasonography, magna cum laude; Jessica Lynn Sprankle, Bachelor of Science, Education – Middle Level (4 – 8); Josie Veon, Associate of Science, Nursing

Alum Bank, PA: 

Hailey Sue Oldham, Bachelor of Science, Information Technology, cum laude

Arnold, PA:

Jeremy Iellimo, Master of Business Administration, summa cum laude

Ashville, PA:

Seth William Link, Bachelor of Science, Natural Science, summa cum laude; Amanda R. Parizack, Bachelor of Arts, Criminology, cum laude

Beaverdale, PA:

Carly Madison Stigers, Associate of Science, Nursing

Bellwood, PA:

Zion Michael Poe, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Mercy Presidential Scholar, magna cum laude; Kilee Ann Willett, Associate of Science, Nursing

Bethel Park, PA:

Alycia Marie Simpson, Bachelor of Science, Ultrasonography

Bloomsburg, PA:

Brianna Marie Benscoter, Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Boswell, PA:

Tyler James Suder, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Busan, South Korea:

Da In Rhee, Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Canonsburg, PA:

Dylan Coyle, Master of Business Administration

Carrolltown, PA:

Alyssa Gwizdak, Bachelor of Science, Ultrasonography; Emily Rose Henry, Associate of Science, Nursing

Cassandra, PA:

Noah Owen Ports, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Honors Scholar, summa cum laude

Chest Springs, PA:

Adam Link, Associate of Science, Nursing

Claysburg, PA:

Kaitlyn D. Imler, Master of Business Administration, cum laude

Clear Spring, MD:

Jesscella Barr, Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts

Clearfield, PA:

Graeson S. Graves, Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts; Kira Rae Pelton, Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts, summa cum laude

Colver, PA:

Lauren Nicole Mackey, Bachelor of Arts, Criminology

Cresson, PA:

Mohammed Waleed Aljohani, Bachelor of Science, Information Technology; David B. Bailey, Bachelor of Arts, History/Political Science, summa cum laude; Emily Victoria Costlow, Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies; Madison Geraldine Grove, Associate of Science, Nursing; Pamela Sue Miller, Bachelor of Science, Accounting, cum laude; Mohammed Rodiny, Bachelor of Science, Information Technology, cum laude; Abigail C. Youngberg, Associate of Science, Medical Imaging

Cumberland, MD:

Kaitlyn Marie Miller, Bachelor of Arts, American Sign Language/English Interpreting, Mercy Presidential Scholar, Honors Scholar

Curwensville, PA:

Brittany McGarry, Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Dalmatia, PA:

Kalina Catherine Pechart, Associate of Science, Surgical Technology, PTK, magna cum laude

DuBois, PA:

Ireland Ellen Lydick, Associate of Science, Medical Imaging; Isabella Noelle Mangiantini, Associate of Science, Medical Imaging

Duncansville, PA:

Rokaea Alkaem, Bachelor of Science, Information Technology, summa cum laude; Tyler C. Allen, Bachelor of Science, Information Technology; Aleah Paige Berkheimer, Bachelor of Science, Nursing; Alisha Hardy, Bachelor of Science, Education – Early Level (Pre K – 4); Connor Lane Pielmeier, Bachelor of Arts, History/Political Science, cum laude; Dayri Gissell Ruiz Martinez, Associate of Science, Surgical Technology; Toni Krista Walker, Bachelor of Arts, Criminology, magna cum laude; Cody Westrick, Associate of Science, Nursing

East Freedom, PA:

Emma Leigh Frederick, Associate of Science, Nursing, cum laude

East Islip, NY:

Jessica Churpita, Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies, summa cum laude

Eastbourne, England:

Enoch Nii Tettey Quarcoo, Bachelor of Science, Biology, magna cum laude

Ebensburg, PA:

Brittany M. Dominguez, Associate of Science, Nursing, cum laude; Meghan Renee Sapp, Bachelor of Arts, Criminology, cum laude; Kayla Renee Szpala, Associate of Science, Surgical Technology; Anne C. Way, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, DES, summa cum laude

Elizabethtown, PA:

Allyson Spenser DeBerry, Bachelor of Arts, History/Political Science, Mercy Presidential Scholar, summa cum laude

Everett, PA:

Shyann Dawn Zelanko, Associate of Science, Early Childhood Education, magna cum laude

Falls Creek, PA:

Amber Alexis Breth, Bachelor of Science, Biology, Honors Scholar, magna cum laude

Frenchville, PA:

Shakari D. Jones, Master of Business Administration, magna cum laude

Gallitzin, PA:

Dakota Alyssa Jackson, Bachelor of Science, Nursing; Casey Johanna Leap, Associate of Science, Nursing; Alayna B. O’Donnell, Associate of Science, Medical Imaging

Gettysburg, PA:

Megan A. Weaver, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Grampian, PA:

Alea Vogel, Bachelor of Arts, English, Mercy Presidential Scholar, Honors Scholar, magna cum laude

Great Cacapon, WV:

Liza L.Diffendefer, Bachelor of Science, Medical Imaging, Mercy Presidential Scholar, summa cum laude

Greensburg, PA

Olivia E. Jumper, Bachelor of Arts, English, summa cum laude

Greenville, PA:

Trap P. Wentling, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, cum laude

Hagerstown, MD:

Ryley James Nield, Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Mercy Presidential Scholar, Honors Scholar, summa cum laude

Hastings, PA:

Shannon Summer Mazurak, Associate of Science, Ultrasonography, magna cum laude; Taylor Nemec, Associate of Science, Medical Imaging

Herald, CA:

Dustin Jacques Peasha, Associate of Science, Nursing, magna cum laude

Hesston, PA:

Peighton Ann Gutshall, Associate of Science, Nursing, Mercy Presidential Scholar

Hollidaysburg, PA:

Patricia Figart, Associate of Science, Nursing; Morgan Elizabeth Lynn, Bachelor of Science, Ultrasonography; Maci Jo Moran, Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Huntingdon, PA:

Hannah Coffman, Bachelor of Science, Nursing; Lauren N. Harris, Associate of Science, Liberal Arts

Indiana, PA:

Quinn Sherwood Earnest, Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies, summa cum laude

Indianola, PA:

Tawnya Lynn Holben, Bachelor of Arts, Criminology, Mercy Presidential Scholar

James Creek, PA:

Ryan Wesley Wallace Leonard, Bachelor of Arts, History/Political Science

Jersey Shore, PA:

Melanie Sue Steinbacher, Bachelor of Arts, American Sign Language/English Interpreting, Mercy Presidential Scholar, summa cum laude

Johnstown, PA:

Grant Phillip Buynack, Bachelor of Science, Information Technology, summa cum laude; Abigail Gwynne Fletcher, Bachelor of Science, Nursing, cum laude; Olivia Christine Friday, Bachelor of Science, Ultrasonography; Blaire Riley Gillingham, Associate of Science, Nursing, summa cum laude; Cole Kazmierczyk, Bachelor of Science, Accounting, DES, magna cum laude; Nathan Allen Kornprobst, Bachelor of Science, Nursing; Becca Ann LaBar, Master of Science, Community Counseling, summa cum laude; Heather Luschkowski, Bachelor of Arts, American Sign Language/English Interpreting; Danile J. Shultz, Bachelor of Science, Information Technology; Makenzie Quinn Stiffler, Bachelor of Science, Ultrasonography; Kailey Marie Verbickey, Bachelor of Science, Nursing; Cassy Weakland, Bachelor of Science, Ultrasonography; Courtney Elizabeth Yoder, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Kersey, PA:

Kristin Bellotti, Associate of Science, Medical Imaging, magna cum laude

Kulpmont, PA:

Shane Cameron Casper, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Lakewood, OH:

Noah Miller, Master of Business Administration

Lancaster, PA:

Regan LaRue Church, Bachelor of Arts, American Sign Language/English Interpreting, magna cum laude

Landisville, PA:

Brianna Marie Byler, Bachelor of Science, Nursing, cum laude

LaPlata, MD:

Jacob Robert Kost, Bachelor of Science, Natural Resource Management

Leechburg, PA:

Janes J. Rice, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Leesburg, VA:

Curtis D. Brewer Jr., Bachelor of Arts, Communications Studies

Leonardtown, MD:

Lauren Elizabeth Davey, Bachelor of Arts, Criminology, cum laude

Lewistown, PA

Hailey D. Hughes, Associate of Science, Surgical Technology

Lilly, PA:

Lauren O’Neill, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Tanner J. Perrone, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Rachel L. Shoff, Associate of Science, Nursing

Loretto, PA:

Nathan David Butterbaugh, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, cum laude

Loysville, PA

Cody Scott Smith, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, summa cum laude

Mapleton Depot, PA:

Tierney Leigh Reeder, Associate of Science, Ultrasonography; Billie Jo Wilson, Associate of Science, Nursing

Markleton, PA:

Haley Phillippi, Bachelor of Science, Biology

Martinsburg, PA:

Denae Iva Hershberger, Associate of Science, Nursing

Mill Hall, PA:

Diane V. Confer, Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Mill Run, PA:

Emily R. Schrock, Associate of Science, Liberal Arts

Mohrsville, PA:

Halee Raebecca Peters, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Montrose, PA:

Bethany Lorraine Wayman, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Mercy Presidential Scholar

Mount Pleasant, PA:

Brianna Pritts, Bachelor of Arts, History/Political Science, Mercy Presidential Scholar, cum laude

Mount Union, PA:

Payton Nicole Low, Bachelor of Arts, Criminology

Nanty Glo, PA:

Tyler Barosky, Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies; Noah Anthony Kanich, Bachelor of Arts, Criminology, magna cum laude; Caitlyn Ann Kimack, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Mercy Presidential Scholar, Honors Scholar, magna cum laude; Derek Kisic, Bachelor of Science, Biology

Natrona Heights, PA:

Emily Faye Cochram, Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies – Occupational Therapy, magna cum laude

New Bethlehem, PA:

Rebecca Dianne Kunselman, Associate of Science, Medical Imaging

New Oxford, PA:

Kellie L. Springer, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

New South Wales, Australia:

Lachlan Graham Back, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Northern Cambria, PA:

Caitlin Elizabeth Baker, Associate of Science, Nursing; Cassandra Grace Hill, Bachelor of Science, Ultrasonography; Ashlee Jordan Parrish, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, magna cum laude; Michael Andrew Penska Jr., Bachelor of Science, Information Technology, magna cum laude; Shannon L. Stoltz, Associate of Science, Liberal Arts

Northern Huntingdon, PA:

Nicholas Lagnese, Master of Business Administration, DES, summa cum laude

Patton, PA:

Hayley Moyer, Bachelor of Arts, American Sign Language/English Interpreting, summa cum laude; Dakota Couturiaux, Bachelor of Arts, Criminology, summa cum laude; Levi O’Leary, Bachelor of Arts, History/Political Science; Samantha R. Selfridge, Associate of Science, Nursing; Devonna Weimert, Bachelor of Science, Natural Science

Pine Grove Mills, PA:

Adam Tussey, Bachelor of Science, Information Technology, cum laude

Pittsburgh, PA:

Ty Joseph Folk, Associate of Science, Nursing

Port Richey, FL:

Madison Waite, Associate of Science, Nursing

Portage, PA:

Emily M. Boast, Associate of Science, Nursing; Issabella Angel-Leah Crum, Bachelor of Science, Ultrasonography; Holly Ann Maul, Bachelor of Science, Nursing; Jozie R. Seaman, Master of Business Administration, summa cum laude

Red Lion, PA:

Camden H. Gipe, Associate of Science, Surgical Technology

Renovo, PA:

Sarah Jane Rathmell, Associate of Science, Nursing, cum laude

Roaring Spring, PA:

Melony Linn Brantner, Associate of Science, Nursing; Carlie Lynn Hazlett, Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Rossiter, PA:

Lillie J. Pearce, Associate of Science, Nursing

Salix, PA:

Maria Gibson, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Kourtney Joanne Walls, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Selangor, Malaysia:

Aloysius Lee Chun Yin, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, cum laude

Sidman, PA:

Wendy Munoz, Associate of Science, Nursing

Sligo, PA:

Hannah Mae Atzeni, Bachelor of Science, Ultrasonography

Smithmill, PA:

Samantha Nicole Hamm, Associate of Science, Nursing

Somerset, PA:

Emily Ann Abramowich, Bachelor of Arts, Criminology, DES, Mercy Presidential Scholar, magna cum laude; Anna Meyers, Associate of Science, Medical Imaging, Mercy Presidential Scholar; Morgan Danielle Troy, Associate of Science, Medical Imaging; Courtney Louise Vought, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, DES, Mercy Presidential Scholar, magna cum laude

South Williamsport, PA:

Hanna Hennigan, Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Spruce Creek, PA:

Seth Derugen, Associate of Science, Surgical Technology; Hailey D. Weyer, Bachelor of Science, Natural Science

St. Marys, PA:

Grace Nicole Keyes, Associate of Science, Ultrasonography; Alexander R. Minnick, Bachelor of Arts, History/Political Science, cum laude

State College, PA:

Sultan Alqahtani, Bachelor of Science, Information Technology

Stoystown, PA:

Lexus Eden Wilt, Bachelor of Arts, Criminology, summa cum laude

Sugarloaf, PA:

Corrin Elizabeth Dagostin, Bachelor of Arts, History/Political Science, Mercy Presidential Scholar, Honors Scholar, magna cum laude

Summerhill, PA:

Samantha Lynn Spacht, Bachelor of Science, Education – Early Level (Pre K – 4), Mercy Presidential Scholar, Honors Scholar, magna cum laude

Tulsa, OK:

Kaitlyn Marie Klein, Bachelor of Arts, Criminology, summa cum laude

Twin Rocks, PA:

Brianna Hope Melius, Associate of Science, Nursing

Tyrone, PA:

Madelyn Reed Diebold, Associate of Science, Medical Imaging; Erin Li McKenna, Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies

Valencia, PA:

Douglas Mark Cannon, Master of Business Administration

Warriors Mark, PA:

Victoria Jade Baublitz, Associate of Science, Liberal Arts

Watsontown, PA:

Randy T. Hays, Bachelor of Science, Marketing

Williamsburg, PA:

Aubree Britin Cresswell, Bachelor of Science, Education – Early Level (Pre K – 4)

Windber, PA:

Maria Kathryn Bonitz, Associate of Science, Nursing; Connor Joseph Wysocki, AAS, Industrial Productions Technologies, summa cum laude

Woodbridge, VA:

Patara Lyn Billingsly, Bachelor of Arts, Criminology

Woodstown, NJ:

Benjamin Thomas Melle, Bachelor of Science, Biology

York, PA:

Steven Michael Rowles, Bachelor of Science, Information Technology, Mercy Presidential Scholar, magna cum laude