Graduates Penn State University

The following area students received degrees recently from Penn State University.

Included with the students’ names are distinctions they achieved, the campuses they attended and their areas of study and degree earned.

Adamstown – Gayle A. Hirneisen, with distinction, occupational therapy, associate of science.

Akron – Erica L. Lausch, University Park, crime, law and justice, bachelor of science; Danelle R. Lausch, University Park, elementary and kindergarten education, bachelor of science; Cortney R. Stauffer, Berks, professional writing, bachelor of arts.

Bainbridge – Megan E. Gangemi, Harrisburg, public policy, bachelor of science.

Brownstown – Addison K. Sarak, University Park, computer engineering, bachelor of science.

Christiana – Kristin E. Serfass, University Park, communication arts and sciences, bachelor of arts; Brett W. Miller, Berks, associate of electrical engineering technology.

Columbia – Kevin M. Yeaglin, University Park, accounting, bachelor of science; Michael T. Misel, York, English, bachelor of arts; Drew M. Fitzgerald, University Park, integrative arts, bachelor of arts; Samuel J. Sparks, York, information sciences and technology, bachelor of science; Justin T. Smith, Harrisburg, nursing, bachelor of science; Brianne Markel, Harrisburg, teaching and curriculum, master of education; Michael A. Shelley, University Park, turfgrass science, bachelor of science.

Conestoga – Nicole R. Keasey, College of Medicine – Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, biochemistry and molecular biology, doctor of philosophy; Derren R. Brunner, University Park, civil engineering, bachelor of science; Robert J. Franssen, University Park, crime, law and justice, bachelor of arts.

Denver – Jason T. Weaver, University Park, accounting, bachelor of science; Erin L. Witmer, Berks, with distinction, applied psychology, bachelor of arts; Michael E. Vernau, University Park, electrical engineering, bachelor of science; Joshua P. Teed, University Park, secondary education, bachelor of science; Jordan M. Sauder, Berks, associate in mechanical engineering technology.

East Petersburg – Amanda L. Bomberger, Harrisburg, teaching and curriculum, master of education; Stephanie A. Hussar, Harrisburg, teaching and curriculum, master of education; Catherine K. Beck, Berks, with high distinction, occupational therapy, associate of science.

Elizabethtown – Brian J. Schildt, University Park, agricultural science; bachelor of science; Kevin T. Bower, Harrisburg, business administration, master of business administration; Jacob J. Chernansky, University Park, economics, bachelor of science; Kristian H. Caskey, Harrisburg, bachelor of elementary education; Jennifer L. Livering, Harrisburg, with distinction, bachelor of elementary education; Michelle L. O’Donnell, Harrisburg, with distinction, bachelor of elementary education; Ralph E. Spayd, Harrisburg, environmental engineering, master of engineering; Aubrey A. Shaud, University Park, finance, bachelor of science; Gail E. Goss, Harrisburg, master of health administration; Corinna K. Breault, Harrisburg, master of health education; Heather A. Paquette, Harrisburg, master of health education; Caitlin M. Downs, Harrisburg, interdisciplinary humanities, bachelor of humanities; Lily Dideban, University Park, international politics and English, bachelor of arts; Angela M. Schauer, Berks, kinesiology, bachelor of science; Jordan A. Roberts, University Park, marketing, bachelor of science; Angela D. Bifano, Harrisburg, management, bachelor of science; Theodore A. Wachhaus, Harrisburg, public administration, doctor of philosophy; Kristy L. Houck, College of Medicine – Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, pharmacology, doctor of philosophy; Anthony M. Corby, University Park, political science and international studies, bachelor of arts; Jeremy A. Kreider, University Park, science, bachelor of science; Joan E. Troutman, Harrisburg, teaching and curriculum, master of education; Jason E. Hughes, Harrisburg, business administration, associate of science; Anne E. Parkins, Berks, occupational therapy, associate of science.

Ephrata – David M. Witmer, with high distinction, accounting, bachelor of science; Daniel P. Mueller, Harrisburg, master of business administration; Christopher L. Kantz, Harrisburg, communications, bachelor of humanities; Laura E. Noll, Ephrata, University Park, communication sciences and disorders, master of science; Jose Tearpock, University Park, electrical engineering, bachelor of science; Daniel J. Saenz, Harrisburg, electrical engineering, bachelor of science; Delton L. Martin, Berks, electro- mechanical engineering, technology, bachelor of science; Don J. Lee, Erie, finance, bachelor of science; Jonathan H. Douglas, University Park, journalism, bachelor of arts.

Gap – James A. High, University Park, with high distinction, finance, bachelor of science; Neal P. Mckillips, University Park, mechanical engineering, bachelor of science; Matthew G. Shirk, University Park, mechanical engineering, master of science.

Holtwood – Kari L. Hess, University Park, agricultural and extension education, bachelor of science.

Lampeter – Bradley A. Frost, University Park, mathematics, bachelor of science.

Lancaster – Derek C. Bauer, University Park, bachelor of architectural engineering and master of architectural engineering; Tyler D. Lobb, University Park, bachelor of architectural engineering and master of architectural engineering; Sarah C. Carlton, Harrisburg, applied behavioral science, bachelor of science; Jennifer N. Hannahoe, Harrisburg, with highest distinction, accounting, bachelor of science; Loreal L. Maguire, Harrisburg, adult education, doctor of education; Tara L. Peifer, Berks, applied psychology, bachelor of arts; Patricia F. Groleau, University Park, biology, bachelor of science; Alex M. Baldowski, University Park, civil engineering, bachelor of science; John M. Costalas, University Park, civil engineering, bachelor of science; William G. Weisser, University Park, civil engineering, bachelor of science; Melissa L. Provanzo, University Park, crime, law and justice, bachelor of science; Philip S. Crider, University Park, computer science, bachelor of science.

Also, Lauren C. Miller, Harrisburg, criminal justice, bachelor of science; Kang I. Cho, University Park, electrical engineering, bachelor of science; Neseth C. Kong, Harrisburg, electrical engineering technology, bachelor of science; Emily Jacoberger, University Park, economics, bachelor of science; Joshua R. Myket, University Park, economics, bachelor of science; Jennifer B. Werner, University Park, forensic science, bachelor of science; Harry B. Thompson, Harrisburg, information systems, master of science; Jason R. Mackey, Berks, kinesiology, bachelor of science; Benjamin T. Haus, University Park, mechanical engineering, bachelor of science; Hoang D. Le-pham, Harrisburg, mechanical engineering technology, bachelor of science; Daniel B. Adamson, University Park, marketing, bachelor of science; Michelle E. Deascenti, University Park, marketing, bachelor of science; Andrea L. Breneisen, University Park, nursing, bachelor of science; Thomas M. Weir, University Park, political science, bachelor of arts; Katherine R. Still, University Park, psychology; bachelor of science; Kirsten E. Curley, Harrisburg, psychology; bachelor of science; Darcy J. Cochran, Berks, E. Curley, Harrisburg, psychology; bachelor of science; Darcy J. Cochran, Berks, professional writing, bachelor of arts; Graham D. Hendrix, University Park, supply chain and information systems, bachelor of science; Catherine E. Di Giusto, York, teaching and curriculum, master of education; Stephanie E. Jones, Harrisburg, teaching and curriculum, master of education; Diane N. Harris, University Park, with high distinction, animal bioscience, bachelor of science; Mujib Meherzad, Harrisburg, master of business administration; Allison M. Hughes, University Park, biology, bachelor of science; Ruben Vandermeij, Berks, with high distinction, business, bachelor of science; Cody C. Housler, Harrisburg, criminal justice, master of arts; Angela R. Lehman, York, with high distinction, human development and family studies, bachelor of science; Michael S. Horein, University Park, history, bachelor of arts; Pedro Huerta Granda, University Park, information sciences and technology, bachelor of science; Andrew J. Derksen-Schrock, College of Medicine – Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, medicine, doctor of medicine; Joseph R. Morales, Harrisburg, master of public administration; Jordan R. Heichel, University Park, supply chain and information systems, bachelor of science.

Also, Thomas C. Weber, York, associate of electrical engineering technology; Mark B. Fetterhoff, Harrisburg, accounting, bachelor of science; Brian W. Bouzarth, University Park, chemical engineering, bachelor of science; Renee E. Shenk, Harrisburg, with distinction, communications, bachelor of humanities; Heidi J. Graybill, Harrisburg, criminal justice, master of arts; Shane M. Sweigart, University Park, finance, bachelor of science; Abigail M. Dickerman, University Park, health policy and administration, bachelor of science.

Also, Tara H. Saunders, University Park, with highest distinction, history and comparative literature, bachelor of arts; Alvaro Bilbao, University Park, international politics labor and industrial relations, bachelor of arts; Abbie M. Spinella, University Park, psychology, bachelor of science; Thomas E. Matisak, University Park, supply chain and information systems, bachelor of science; Tasha A. Plunket, Harrisburg, teaching and curriculum, master of education; Kent L. Himelright, University Park, wildlife and fisheries science, bachelor of science.

Landisville – Trevor J. Sullivan, University Park, architectural engineering, bachelor of arts; Autumne A. Shannon, University Park, advertising/public relations, bachelor of arts; Justin P. Kiscadden, University Park, civil engineering, bachelor of science; Eric T. Eshleman, University Park, mathematics, bachelor of science; David A. Latanision, University Park, with distinction, philosophy and economics, bachelor of arts.

Lititz – Jennifer C. Audette, University Park, advertising/ public relations, bachelor of arts; Rosina Illiano, Harrisburg, American studies, master of arts; Nathan R. Wertsch, University Park, business administration, master of business administration; Shawn T. Gibson, Harrisburg, master of business administration; Charlotte R. Cleckley, York, communication arts and sciences, bachelor of arts; Samantha J. Flynn, Altoona, communications, bachelor of arts; Maggie A. Deihm, University Park, communication sciences and disorders, bachelor of science; Steven J. Zerphy, University Park, electrical engineering, bachelor of science; Timothy S. Myers, University Park, English, bachelor of arts; Douglas B. Schoch, University Park, with distinction, geography, bachelor of arts; Peter B. Emerick, University Park, human development and family studies, bachelor of science; Brian L. Henry, University Park, history and political science, bachelor of arts.

Also, Brendan P. Maharg, University Park, history, bachelor of arts; Melissa L. Mazurkewicz, University Park, with distinction, horticulture, bachelor of science; Jacob W. Funk, University Park, hotel, restaurant and institutional management, bachelor of science; Zachary J. Freeman, University Park, journalism, bachelor of arts; Stacie R. Krantz, Berks, kinesiology, bachelor of science; Paul F. Squierdo, University Park, bachelor of landscape architecture; Kristin E. Farley, University Park, marketing, bachelor of science; Brandon C. Heuyard, Harrisburg, secondary education-social studies, bachelor of science; Lisa M. Stoner, York, with high distinction, information sciences and technology, associate of science.

Manheim – Darren C. Achey, University Park, with distinction, chemistry, bachelor of science; Danielle M. Myers, University Park, elementary and kindergarten education, bachelor of science; Timothy P. Bruckhart, University Park, with high distinction, finance, bachelor of science; Graham Q. Sanders, University Park, horticulture, master of science; Donna R. Straley, Harrisburg, nursing, bachelor of science; Ashley L. Carruthers, University Park, psychology, bachelor of arts; Derek R. Mohler, University Park, turfgrass science, bachelor of science; Stephanie N. Sherick, Berks, occupational therapy, associate of science.

Marietta – Sylvia E. Prickitt-White, with distinction, adult education, master of education; Agustin E. Conesa, Harrisburg, engineering science, master of engineering; Danielle M. Rosser, Altoona, environmental studies, bachelor of arts; Sandra J. Lloyd, Harrisburg, master of health education; Malory L. Waser, Harrisburg, with high distinction, marketing and finance, bachelor of science.

Millersville – Megan E. Simpson, University Park, advertising/ public relations, bachelor of arts; Richard L. Kordel, Harrisburg, adult education, doctor of education; Jeffrey M. Daubert, York, electro-mechanical engineering technology, bachelor of science; Nathan G. Cummings, University Park, film-video, bachelor of arts; Mindy S. Wallick, University Park, kinesiology, bachelor of science; Sans W. Emmert, College of Medicine – Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, molecular medicine, doctor of philosophy; Cecelia E. O’Day, Harrisburg, teaching and curriculum, master of education.

Mount Joy – Kathleen M. Shepp, Harrisburg, applied behavioral science, bachelor of science; Kristen Riley, Harrisburg, with distinction, criminal justice, bachelor of science; Ashley J. Harris, University Park, elementary and kindergarten education, bachelor of science; Daniel P. Morath, University Park, with distinction, geography, bachelor of science.

Also, Joseph C. Hess, Harrisburg, master of health administration; Robert A. Rieke, Harrisburg, master of public administration; Melissa R. Anderson, Harrisburg, teaching and curriculum, master of education; Lorrie S. Hall, Harrisburg, teaching and curriculum, master of education; Angela M. Rubin, Harrisburg, teaching and curriculum, master of education; Burnell S. Nolt, Harrisburg, training and development, master of education; Ashley S. Mirtaghavi, Berks, business administration, associate of science.

Mountville – Joseph A. Chiccarine, University Park, hotel, restaurant and institutional management, bachelor of science; Peter J. Herr, University Park, information sciences and technology, bachelor of science; Robert C. Perry, University Park, information sciences and technology, bachelor of science; Lauren G. Wittenberg, University Park, nursing, bachelor of science; Jonathan M. McGovern, University Park, psychology and biology, bachelor of science; Leslie S. Holzworth, Harrisburg, teaching and curriculum, master of education.

Narvon – Amanda L. Weaver, University Park, chemistry, bachelor of science; Shannon M. McDowell, occupational therapy, associate of science.

New Holland – Daniel L. Fox, Berks, agribusiness management, bachelor of science; Amanda K. Fisher, Abington, corporate communication, bachelor of arts; James L. Montgomery, Great Valley, master of finance; Tu T. Vu, University Park, industrial engineering, bachelor of science.

New Providence – Jared D. Spence, University Park, management, bachelor of science.

Paradise – Roberta N. Telian, Great Valley, master of information science.

Peach Bottom – Lee C. Ressler, University Park, bachelor of architectural engineering and master of architectural engineering.

Pequea – Tara C. Stowe, advertising/public relations and international studies, bachelor of arts.

Quarryville – Kandace L. Kreider, University Park, actuarial science, bachelor of science; Corinne N. Miklas, University Park, biology, bachelor of science; Timothy I. Wilson, Great Valley, software engineering, master of science.

Reinholds – Alexander R. Gonzalez, Harrisburg, accounting, bachelor of science; Joseph T. Weaver, Berks, with distinction, business, bachelor of science; Sophia E. Philippopoulos, University Park, science, bachelor of science; Dustin M. Orth, Berks, business administration, associate of science.

Stevens – Amberle R. Browne, University Park, chemistry, bachelor of science.

Strasburg – Ashleigh L. Pfrommer, University Park, animal sciences, bachelor of science; Philip J. Yinger, University Park, with highest distinction, biology, bachelor of science; Lindsey A. Graybill, University Park, communication sciences and disorders, bachelor of science; Thomas P. Stauffer, with distinction, instructional systems, master of education; Keith A. Marshall, University Park, religious studies and philosophy, bachelor of arts; Mark T. Bowermaster, University Park, wildlife and fisheries science, bachelor of science; Robert C. Shoemaker, Berks, hotel, restaurant and institutional management, associate of science.

Washington Boro – Tyler C. Groff, University Park, economics, bachelor of science; Melissa L. Gerlach, Harrisburg, training and development, master of education.

Willow Street – Jennifer S. Dunning, University Park, chemical engineering and science, bachelor of science.

Wrightsville – Amanda A. Butts, University Park, accounting, bachelor of science; Christopher J. Boyle, University Park, hotel, restaurant and institutional management, bachelor of science; Jonathan E. Shipper, University Park, materials science and engineering, bachelor of science; Timothy M. Schnetzka, Erie, plastics engineering technology, bachelor of science; Lesley K. McCune, Harrisburg, teaching and curriculum, master of education; Jennifer L. Sleeth, Harrisburg, teaching and curriculum, master of education.

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