SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
THIRTIETH ANNUAL PRECOMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
MAY 20, 2011
Processional
Graduates of the Class of 2011
Members of the Faculty
Deans and Guests
The National Anthem
Invocation William P. O’Brien, S.J., S.T.D.
Greetings and Introductions Michael D. Barber, S.J., Dean
Recognition of Honor Society and Special Award Graduates
Michael D. Barber, S.J., Dean
Presentation of Doctoral Degree Graduates Michael D. Barber, S.J., Dean
Presentation of Master’s Degree Graduates Michael D. Barber, S.J., Dean
Presentation of Graduate Student Association Honors
Kelly Thuet and Accalia Kusto, Members of the GSA Executive Board
Presentation of Bachelor’s Degree Graduates Michael D. Barber, S.J., Dean
Closing Remarks Michael D. Barber, S.J., Dean
Benediction William P. O’Brien, S.J., S.T.D.
Dismissal Mr. Gary Barker
Recessional
GRADUATE HONOR SOCIETIES AND SPECIAL AWARDS
ALPHA EPSILON LAMBDA SOCIETY
In recognition of the academic and leadership accomplishments of graduate and professional school students.
Graduate Students: Kathryn Albertson, Carrie Brown, Rebecca Dowil and Phillip Finley.
ALPHA SIGMA NU
Founded in 1915, the Honor Society of Jesuit colleges and universities recognizes students who have
distinguished themselves in scholarship, loyalty and service. Graduate Students: Erin Flynn Klawitter, Chad
Gravelle, Christina Mecca, Russell Tallant and Kerry Wilson.
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH AWARD: Biology
In recognition of the outstanding services provided as a research assistant. Graduate Students: Rebecca Dowil
and Dustin Siegel.
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTS AWARD: Chemistry
Awarded on the basis of research productivity, teaching abilities, academic record and service. Graduate
Student: Laura Filla.
MERCK INDEX AWARD IN RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENT BY A CHEMISTRY GRADUATE
STUDENTS: Chemistry
Awarded to an outstanding graduate student on the basis of academic record and research productivity.
Graduate Student: Charles Johnson.
KATHLEEN FARRELL OUTSTANDING GRADUATE STUDENT AWARD: Communication
To recognize an outstanding graduate student who has promoted public welfare, political enlightenment or
social awareness in community, civic or academic arenas. Graduate Student: Kerry Wilson.
DONALD G. BRENNAN AWARD: Communication Sciences and Disorders
In honor of Dr. Donald G. Brennan, past chair of the department. Presented in recognition of excellence in the
areas of academic achievement, personal growth, and commitment to the department. Graduate Student: Kristal
Schuette.
LYNDA R. CAMPBELL MEMORIAL AWARD: Communication Sciences and Disorders
In memory of Dr. Lynda R. Campbell, past chair of the department. Presented in recognition of commitment to
multicultural advancement, mentoring, and honoring the spirit of others. Graduate Student: Danielle Dietz.
ROBBIE HAYNES AWARD: Communication Sciences and Disorders
In memory of a former graduate student in recognition of exemplary determination, positive attitude, and
generous spirit. Graduate Students: Allison Essig and Laura Wilhelm.
THOMAS P. NEILL DISSERTATION AWARD: History
Award given annually to the outstanding history doctoral dissertation. Graduate Student: Adam Hoose.
JOSE SANCHEZ TEACHING AWARD: History
In recognition of an outstanding graduate teaching assistant. Graduate Student: David Parnell.
PI MU EPSILON: Mathematics
Membership in this honor society indicates outstanding academic achievement in mathematics. Graduate
Students: Kathryn Albertson, Xiaoteng Li, Meghan Morris, Stephanie Perkins and Nate Williams.
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE STUDENT TEACHING AWARD: Modern and Classical Languages
In recognition of the outstanding services provided as a teaching assistant in French or Spanish language
courses. Graduate Student: Nika Setek.
STEVEN PURO AWARD: Political Science
In honor of Dr. Steven Puro, former faculty member. Awarded to an academically outstanding M.A. student:
Graduate Student: Elizabeth M. Szabo.
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE STUDENT IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY: Psychology
Awarded to a clinical psychology student in recognition for excellence in clinical psychology. Graduate
Student: Aaron Blashill.
NICHOLAS J. COLARELLI AWARD: Psychology
Awarded for outstanding student achievement in the industrial-organizational psychology program. Graduate
Student: John F. Lamia.
MARILYN K. RIGBY AWARD: Psychology
Awarded to a student who best exemplifies Marilyn Rigby’s excellence as a teacher and scholar and her
generosity to those in need. Graduate Students: Carrie M. Brown, Jana Hackathorn and Heather R. Thornton.
GAYLE A. OLSON AND RICHARD D. OLSON DISSERTATION AWARD: Psychology
In recognition of students in the experimental program for excellence in research at the doctoral level. Graduate
Student: Carrie M. Brown.
GAYLE A. OLSON AND RICHARD D. OLSON THESIS AWARD: Psychology
In recognition of students in the experimental program for excellence in research at the thesis level. Graduate
Student: Ursula A. Sanborn.
WHO’S WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES
Since 1934, Who’s Who Among Students in American University and Colleges has furthered the aims of higher
education by rewarding and recognizing individual academic excellence on the national level. Graduate
Students: Kathryn Albertson, Christine Bussman, Danielle Dietz, Charles Johnson, Erin Flynn Klawitter, Tomas
O’Sullivan, Elizabeth Szabo and Russell Tallant.
UNDERGRADUATE HONOR SOCIETIES AND SPECIAL AWARDS
ALPHA DELTA SIGMA: Communication
Alpha Delta Sigma is the national scholastic honor society for graduating seniors majoring in advertising.
Students must be members of the university chapter of the American Advertising Federation. Membership
selection is based on high academic achievement (3.25/4.00) and active participation in the student advertising
club. The American Advertising Federation has represented the advertising profession nationally for more than
a century. There are more than 200 student advertising clubs on college campuses. Graduates: Katrina Burke,
Susan Donnellon, Charles Dunlap, Alexandra Frankenberg, Samuel Heaney, Kristin Mommers, Molly Ritthaler,
Brian Roewe, Lauren Stapel, Eric Sucher, Kelcey Towell and Lyle Wilson
ALPHA EPSILON DELTA:
Pre-Professional Health
Alpha Epsilon Delta is the national premedical honor society, founded in 1926. One of the main functions of
AED is to encourage and recognize publicly outstanding scholastic achievement among premedical and
predental students. Membership is based on scholarship, character, general ability and personality. AED seeks
members who possess those qualities, which are considered necessary for a physician. A&S Graduates: Silvia
Ardila, Menaka Babusukumar, Taylour Carlile, Vijit Chouhan, Sara Fraley, Kristyn Gawin, Katherine Gray,
Rebecca Grout, Jordan Hagar, Angela Hoynacki, Danielle Meals, Jessica Modock, Parth Patel, Jessica Petrone,
Dmitri Postnov, Kara Pretzlaff, Sanjana Ravi, Madeline Ripa, Ami Shah, Divya Sivakumar, Sarah Smith, David
Stachniak, Matthew Starr, Samiksha Tarun, Senija Vehab and Srisindu Vellanki
ALPHA KAPPA DELTA: Sociology
Alpha Kappa Delta is the international sociology honor society. The society’s goals are to study humankind for
the purpose of service, to promote human welfare and to develop scientific knowledge that may be applied to
the solution of social problems. To be inducted in AKD, students must have exemplary academic records and
exhibit leadership and service commitments. Graduates: Lindsey Balaco
ALPHA PSI OMEGA: Fine and Performing Arts
Alpha Psi Omega is the national theatre honor society. Founded in 1925, the society acknowledges those
demonstrating a high standard of accomplishment in theatre. Members of Alpha Psi Omega enhance their
knowledge of theatre and prepare for professional work through a variety of theatrical activities. To be initiated,
students must maintain a level of academic excellence and participate in University Theatre productions in
multiple areas of theatre. Graduates: Erin Almand, James Canfield, Vijit Chouhan, Aileen Curtin, Christopher
Lyons, Kathryn McCulley, Katherine McGee, Healy Rodman and Alex Woodruff
ALPHA SIGMA NU
Founded in 1915, and chartered at Saint Louis University in 1923, Alpha Sigma Nu is the honor society of Jesuit
colleges and universities. It recognizes students who have distinguished themselves in scholarship, loyalty, and
service and who rank in the top 4% of their class. It is the only honor society which includes students from all
schools and colleges of the university. There are 33 active chapters in the United States, Canada, and at Sogang
University in Seoul, South Korea. Arts and Sciences Graduates: Yvonne Angieri, Silvia Ardila, Mary Ashley,
Katrina Becker, Amelia Blanton, Flavia Bollick, Stephen Chanderbhan, John Cooper, Grant Farnsworth, Lindsay
Fashinpaur, Erin Flynn Klawitter, Sarah Garbo, Thomas Gilbers, Katherine Gray, Rebecca Grout, Stephanie
Hart, Samuel Heaney, Heather Hellmuth, Andrea Hoff, Bianca Howell, Kavitha Jacob, Brendan Keating,
Danielle Meals, Jessica Modock, Geoffrey Motz, Michael Oldweiler, William Otto, Kara Pretzlaff, Michael
Putnam, Emily Reid, Mary Sargent, Matthew Schultz, Finley Sesker, Russell Tallant, Sanam Vakassi, Pamela
Vanegas, Sarah Watson, Kerry Wilson, Amy Winkler and Rachel Woods.
AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: Communication
This award is presented to graduating seniors in communication who achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or
higher for all their course work at Saint Louis University. This year’s award winners are: Amelia Blanton,
Michael Dawson Parrondo, Emma Dively, Heather Fliss, Alexandra Frankenberg, Allison Galoob, Samuel
Heaney, Sarah Marek, Elizabeth Menousek, Erika Miller, Melanie Moriarty, Kristin Mommers, Anna Scardulla,
Adrienne Smith, Rebecca Stanley and Lyle Wilson
BETA BETA BETA: Biology
Tri Beta Biological Science Society seeks to encourage scholarly achievement in this field of learning by
reserving its membership for those undergraduates who have superior academic records and have a special
aptitude and interest in the life sciences. Graduates: Christine Abboud, Nishchayjit Basra, Drutdaman Bhangu,
Natalie Carr, Christina Erhart, Michael Franczyk, Constance Gatterer, Sean Hoge, Allen Kempf, Cameron
MacKichan, Michael McKuin, Danielle Meals, Jessica Modock, Arya Namin, Clare O’Hare, Dmitri Postnov,
Kara Pretzlaff, Michael Putnam, James Siepka, David Stachniak, Paolo Vinzon, Daniel Wilke, Kelley Williams
and Sudha Yarlagadda
DELTA PHI ALPHA: German
The national German honor society, Delta Phi Alpha, seeks to recognize excellence in the study of German. The
society aims to promote the study of German language, literature and civilization and endeavors to emphasize
those aspects of German life and culture which are of universal value and contribute to humanity’s eternal
search for peace and truth. Graduates: Everett Brokaw, Stephen Carr, Samuel Cotten, Eldin Duderija, Nitin
Khurana, Paul Paetow, Kathryn Robertson, Sarah Sandheinrich, Asmir Selimovic and Kathryn Winiecki
GOLDEN KEY NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Founded in 1977 at Georgia State University, the Golden Key is a national interdisciplinary academic honors
organization established to recognize academic excellence among undergraduate students. The Saint Louis
University chapter was chartered in 1993. Graduates: Leah Bohle, Flavia Bollick, Mary Bond, Shaye
Bouckaert, Josh Brophy, Zachary Bryan, Anna Carron, Paul Eckerle, Rebecca Grout, Dennis Hannon, Jessicah
Hard, Michael Harriss, Stephanie Hart, Samuel Heaney, Mary Hoehl, Christopher Hohl, Bianca Howell,
Lindsay Johnson, Alejandro Kaiser, Victor Liou, Sabrina Litel, Erin Manott, Elizabeth Milner, Michael
Oldweiler, Laura Plack, Jessica Saverin, Megan Schmidt, Laura Tiffin, Kelcey Towell and Shannon Wealther
JAMES D. COLLINS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN STUDENT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
The College of Arts and Sciences annually presents the James D. Collins Awards for Excellence in Student
Academic Achievement to recognize scholarship and creative achievements among undergraduate students.
One student is chosen by faculty in each department and two programs of the college. This year’s recipients are:
Amanda Wolter (American Studies); George Denny (Biology); Douglas Kirkpatrick (Chemistry); Anna
Scardulla (Communication); Mary Hoehl (Communication Sciences and Disorders); Joseph Heneberry (Earth
and Atmospheric Sciences); Jennifer Paul (English); Erin Almand (Fine and Performing Arts); Alicia Detelich
(History); Gerrit Smith (Mathematics and Computer Science); Sarah Sandheinrich (Modern and Classical
Languages); Danielle Meals (Philosophy); John Sanders (Physics); Courtney Anvender (Political Science); John
Cooper (Psychology); John Newcomer (Sociology and Criminal Justice); Micah Miller (Theological Studies);
Lorenzo Herman (African American Studies) and Shelley Womack (Women’s Studies).
LAMBDA PI ETA: Communication
Lambda Pi Eta, a national honor society for undergraduates in communication, recognizes, fosters, and rewards
outstanding scholastic achievement. Graduates: Amelia Blanton, Katrina Burke, Susan Donnellon, Heather
Fliss, Alexandra Frankenberg, Allison Galoob, Samuel Heaney, Shea Marie Humphrey, Kristin Mommers,
Anna Scardulla, Courtney Schlueter, Adrienne Smith, Kathleen Williams, Rachel Woods, Jing Yu and Grace
Zupancic
MU BETA PSI: Fine and Performing Arts
Mu Beta Psi is a National Honorary Musical Fraternity dedicated to fostering love of music. The chapter
focuses on creating musical opportunities and performing musical service to benefit the group, Saint Louis
University, and the community at large. Graduates: Samuel Cotten, John Donovan, Andrew Kalthoff, Kathryn
McCulley, Emily Newton, Ryan Pacatte and Steve Siegner
LEROY J. GROSSMAN OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARD
Leroy J. Grossman, Ph.D., was a teacher and mentor of students, and a compassionate colleague to the faculty
and staff of the John Cook School of Business. In recognition of his service to the university community, the
Department of Economics established the Leroy J. Grossman Outstanding Student Award. The award
recognizes a graduating senior majoring in economics whose dedication to scholarship and service best
exemplifies Dr. Grossman’s commitment to value-based teaching and learning. This year’s recipient is Kelly
O’Shea.
OMICRON DELTA EPSILON: Economics
Omicron Delta Epsilon, one of the world’s largest academic honor societies, recognizes scholastic attainment
and the honoring of outstanding achievements in economics. The society encourages closer ties between
students and faculty in economics within colleges and universities. Graduates: Thomas Gilbers
OUTSTANDING STUDENTS IN COLLEGE PROGRAMS:
Directors of college programs have named the following as Outstanding Students: Lorenzo Herman (African
American Studies); Amelia Blanton and Amy Winkler (Manresa); Sarah Watson (Micah Program); Meaghan
Myers (Pre-Law) and Shelley Womack (Women’s Studies)
PHI ALPHA DELTA: Pre-Law
Phi Alpha Delta, the pre-law society, is a professional organization whose purpose is to serve the law student,
the law schools, the legal profession and the community. It is the largest legal society in the nation, with more
than 164 law school chapters chartered across the nation. The Saint Louis University undergraduate chapter was
organized and inducted in 1985. It is the only one of more than 190 undergraduate chapters to win the Chapter
of the Year Award twice. Initiations are held each semester, and membership averages some 50 students each
academic year. Graduates: Courtney Anvender, Emily Baca, Andrew Cassady, Jessica Cervenka, David
Courtney, Nick Cowing, Anuoluwapo Daramola, Theresa Edattukaren, Natalie Ellis, Grant Farnsworth,
Mackenzie Fortune, Joseph Frampus, David Gentle, Natalie Gossett, Elizabeth Grondalski, Dino Hadzic,
Samuel Heaney, Michelle Heidbreder, Bianca Howell, Jonathan Hummel, Nicole Hunt, Helen Hutton, Jamie
James, Mary Kuckelman, Elena Leonard, Chenye Lu, Emmett Marsili, Sheila Martinez, Courtney Matthews,
Taylor Melching, Meaghan Myers, Anthony Nydegger, Michelle Sutton, Katurah Topps, Caitlyn Trevillyan,
Xia Wang, Luke Weigel, Michelle Wilson and Stephanie Zipfel
PHI ALPHA THETA: History
Phi Alpha Theta, founded in 1921, is an international honor society in history. Its membership is composed of
students and faculty elected on the basis of excellence in the study and writing of history. The society seeks to
bring students, teachers and writers of history together both intellectually and socially and provides assistance in
research and publication. The Mu Alpha Chapter at Saint Louis University was chartered in 1966. Graduates:
Matthew Buck, Megan Buchheit, Christopher Burnett, Carly Coakley, Anuoluwapo Daramola, Alicia Detelich,
Caitlin Dunn, Jonathan Finch, Joseph Frampus, Ruth Haggerty, Dennis Hannon, Michael Harriss, Robert
Hieger, Allyson Kassler, Anne Kelly, Mary Kuckelman, Justin Landherr, Spencer Mackenzie, Andrew McCain,
Laura Van Berkel, Srisindu Vellanki and Luke Weigel
PHI BETA KAPPA
Phi Beta Kappa was founded in 1776 at the College of William and Mary. It was the first society to have a
Greek letter name. The original society had an active life of only four years, ending when the approach of
Cornwallis’ army forced the college to close its doors. The faith of these youthful founding scholars in the
permanence and future greatness of their society is shown by their preparation of charters for branches in other
colleges Harvard in December 1779 and Yale five years later. Graduates now number more than 360,000. The
Saint Louis University chapter was chartered on January 7, 1968. Graduates: Yvonne Angieri, Sara Bessette,
Amelia Blanton, Leah Bohle, John Cooper, Patricia Donovan, Molly DuBro, Paul Eckerle, Sara Fraley,
Katherine Gray, Dino Hadzic, Ethan Jost, Elena Leonard, Laurel Marshall, Micah Miller, Erin Moriarity,
Andrew Murtha, John Newcomer, Kara Pretzlaff, Michael Putnam, Kathryn Schlechter and Matthew Tellman.
PI DELTA PHI: French
Pi Delta Phi is the national French honor society founded at the University of California in 1906. The aim of the
society is to promote and recognize excellence in French Studies. Students initiated into the society must be
enrolled in upper division French courses and maintain at least a B average. Graduates: Sara Brouillette and
Benjamin Stephan
PI MU EPSILON: Mathematics
The Missouri Gamma Chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon was established at Saint Louis University in 1945. Missouri
Gamma superseded a local mathematics honor society, Rho Theta, that was founded in June 1936. Pi Mu
Epsilon is a national honor society whose aim is to promote scholarship and high achievement in mathematics.
Graduates: Daniel Bossaller, Mark Burch, Victor Liou, Thomas O’Keefe, Kathryn Robertson, John Sanders, Ian
Schillebeeckx, Tao Sheng, Gerrit Smith, Matthew Wade, Dustin Weber and Zhenzhong Zhang
PI SIGMA ALPHA: Political Science
Pi Sigma Alpha is the national political science honor society. Its chapters are established in colleges and
universities offering political science programs that meet the standards of the society. Membership is
determined by the political science faculty solely on the basis of high academic achievement. Graduates:
Nikhita Ananthula, Katherine Anderson, Courtney Anvender, Katrina Becherer, Thomas Bloom, Natalie
Bohleber, Kathleen Cadigan, Stephen Carr, Andrew Cassady, Grant Farnsworth, Heather Fliss, David Gentle,
Elizabeth Grondalski, Samuel Ha, Dino Hadzic, Michael Harriss, Nathan Hensley, Hunter Hostettler, Danny
Jendusa, Lindsay Johnson, Annie Kratzmeyer, Danny Manning, Shauna McDonagh, Meaghan Myers, Michael
Oldweiler, Emily Reid, Kathryn Schlechter, Javier Trejo, Oscar Vazquez, Stacy Vojta and Alexandra Wells
PSI CHI: Psychology
Psi Chi is the national honor society in psychology, founded in 1929 for the purpose of encouraging,
stimulating, and maintaining scholarship in the field of psychology. Psi Chi serves two major goals: to provide
academic recognition to students who excel in the field of psychology and to nurture the spark of academic
accomplishment by providing congenial and stimulative environment for learning. Graduates: Ayaz Ahmad,
Jacqueline Albrizzi, Akshaya Bandaru, Bryan Bander, Sarah Barnhart, Jennifer Bayer, Michael Binetsch, Shaye
Bouckaert, Jennifer Brilley, Alex Cioffi, John Cooper, Vijit Couhan, Carole Dobbins, Patricia Donovan, Allison
Garcia, Kacie Gebhardt, Alyssa Gurgul, Dennis Hannon, Michelle Hasan, Elizabeth Hensley, Mary Herbst,
Caitlin Higgins, Andie Hoff, Kelli Huber, Mary Ibrahim, Jessica Jeevarajan, Jordan Jennings, Ethan Jost, Brent
Lang, Justin L’Hommedieu, Valerie Mandoske, Francesca Manzella, Amanda McErlean, Allison Mecca, Erin
Moriarity, Michael Oldweiler, Dmitri Postnov, Dana Powell, Emily Price, Melissa Rankin, Madeline Ripa,
Laura Rundell, Micah Russell, Jessica Saverin, Curissa Seawood, Sara Sedrak, Paige Towers, Laura Van Berkel
and Lauren Van Winkle
SIGMA DELTA PI: Spanish
Sigma Delta Pi is the national Spanish honor society. The purpose of Sigma Delta Pi is to honor students who
attain excellence in the study of Spanish language, Hispanic literature and culture. Students initiated into the
society must be enrolled in upper division Spanish courses and maintain a B average. Graduates: Jonathan
Burton, Colleen Corcoran, Emily Frankoski, Heather Hellmuth, Marissa Hoeft, Lindsay Johnson, Kathleen
Johnston, Micah Russell, Maria Sennett and Divya Sivakumar
SIGMA TAU DELTA: English
Sigma Tau Delta is the national honorary society for students of English. A select organization open to both
undergraduate and graduate students, Sigma Tau Delta recognizes significant scholastic accomplishment and
seeks to provide a context in which students can find their interests in and enthusiasm for the study of English
nurtured and stimulated. Graduates: David Courtney, Jessica Courtway, Lauren Hoerr, Emily Kryzer, Courtney
Mathews, Melanie Moriarty, Meaghan Myers, Laura Plack and Tara Ravindra
THETA ALPHA KAPPA: Theological Studies
Founded in 1976, Theta Alpha Kappa is the only national honor society serving students of religion and/or
theological studies at both the baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate levels of higher education. The primary
purposes of the society are to encourage, recognize and honor excellence in these academic fields. Candidates
must demonstrate outstanding achievement in theological studies as well as overall academic excellence.
Graduates: Yvonne Angieri, Mary Ashley, Amelia Blanton, Adam Couch, Lindsay Gill, Micah Miller, James
Starke and Tyler Zahrli
SPECIAL AWARD: Biology
The Medoff Teaching Award honors Judith Medoff, Ph.D., Professor 1973-2004. The recipient of this award is
Danielle Meals.
SPECIAL AWARDs: Chemistry
The 2011 recipient of the Merck Index Award in recognition of high achievement by a senior chemistry student
is Trent Parker. The 2011 recipient of the Leopold Marcus Award for outstanding achievement in undergraduate
research is Douglas Kirkpatrick. The 2011 recipient of the Hypercube Scholar Award given by Hypercube, Inc.
for a top B.S. student in chemistry planning to attend graduate school is Trent Parker. The 2011 recipient of the
American Institute of Chemists Outstanding Senior Chemistry Award in recognition of an outstanding student
in the fourth year of studies is Alex Cioffi.
SPECIAL AWARD: Communication
The Johnston Award is named in honor of the Rev. Robert A. Johnston, S.J., who was the first chairperson of
the Department of Communication. It is an annual award given to the outstanding graduate of the department
chosen by the faculty. The recipient of this award is Amelia Blanton. The John J. Pauly Award for Outstanding
Student Achievement honors graduating seniors who hope to put their communication education in the service
of democracy. To be considered for this award, students must demonstrate academic excellence as well as
interest in a career that enhances the quality of public life. The recipient of this award is Erika Miller.
SPECIAL AWARDS: Communication Sciences and Disorders
The Donald G. Brennan Award is presented in recognition of excellence in academic achievement, personal
growth, and commitment to the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. The recipient of this
award is Kathleen Schweitzer.
The Lynda R. Campbell Memorial Award is presented in memory of Dr. Lynda R. Campbell, past chair of the
department. Presented in recognition of commitment to multicultural advancement, mentoring, and honoring the
spirit of others. The recipient of this award is Sara Bessette.
The Spirit Award is presented in recognition of exemplary determination, positive attitude, and generous spirit.
The recipients of this award are Caroline Schafer and Kaylee Todd.
SPECIAL AWARDS: Computer Science
The John Elder Computer Science Award is given for achievement in computer science and is named for the
late John Elder, a member of the department and a pioneer in computational number theory. This year’s
recipient is Ian Schillebeeckx.
SPECIAL AWARDS: Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
The Ross R. Heinrich award for outstanding senior in meteorology recognizes the contributions made to the
department by Emeritus Professor Ross Heinrich. The award is for academic excellence with a clear
demonstration of leadership and involvement with the undergraduate meteorology program. This year’s
recipient is Kristen Cassady.
The Kenneth Brill Award for Outstanding Senior in Geosciences recognizes the contributions made to the
department by Emeritus Professor Ken Brill (Geology). The award is for academic excellence with a necessary
demonstration of leadership and involvement with the undergraduate program. This year’s recipient is Thomas
Moriarity.
SPECIAL AWARDS: English
The recipients of the Mandeville Award, presented annually by the English Department to the students judged
by the English faculty as outstanding senior English majors, are Emily Kryzer and Laura Plack.
The Albert J. Montesi Achievement Awards recognize undergraduate promise in the area of creative and artistic
achievement. This year’s award winners are 2011 Katerina Canyon “In the Company of Outcasts” (poetry);
Matthew Freeman “Hazelnuts” (poetry); Luke Gatta “Portrait of Gramps” (photography); Emily Kryzer “In
God’s Teeth” (fiction).
The William Blake and Helen Blake Scholarship ($1,200) is awarded to a declared English major with a
minimum GPA of 3.5. The Blake Scholar for 2010-11 is Laura Plack.
SPECIAL AWARDS: Fine and Performing Arts
Art History: The Maurice B. McNamee, S.J. Award is named in honor of Father McNamee, founder of the
program in art history. This award is presented each year in recognition of outstanding achievement in Art
History. The 2011 recipient of this award is Tara McSherry-Bear.
Studio Art: The Maurice B. McNamee, S.J. Award is named in honor of Father McNamee, founder of the
program in studio art. This award is presented each year in recognition of outstanding achievement in Studio
Art. The 2011 recipient of this award is Kelcey Towell.
Music: The Arion Award For Outstanding Graduating Senior in the Music Program. Chosen by the full-time
music faculty, the winner of this award exemplifies the highest attributes of a Saint Louis University graduate in
the areas of scholarship, citizenship, leadership, and musicianship. The 2011 recipient is John Donovan.
Theatre: The Wayne Loui Award For Outstanding Senior in Theatre is presented annually in honor of Mr. Loui,
former chair of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts. The 2011 recipient is Katherine McGee.
SPECIAL AWARD: History
Phi Alpha Theta presents an Outstanding History Student Award in recognition of conspicuous attainments and
scholarship in the field of history. The 2011 award has been granted to Mary Kuckelman.
SPECIAL AWARDS: Mathematics
The Garneau Award is given each year for achievement in mathematics and was established in 1924 by Mrs.
James Garneau in memory of her husband. This year’s recipients of the Garneau Award are Gerrit Smith and
Matthew Wade.
The Francis Regan Scholarship is given each year to outstanding Mathematics majors, who are members of Pi
Mu Epsilon. The scholarship was established in honor of Francis Regan on his retirement in 1971. The 2011
recipients are Kathryn Robertson and Tao Sheng.
The James G. Costigan Scholarships were established in 2005 for outstanding majors in mathematics or
computer science. The 2011 recipients are Rebecca Asbury, Ian Schillebeeckx, and John Sanders.
The Al and Shelley Beradino Award is given for service to the Math Club. This year’s recipient is Peter Zylka.
SPECIAL AWARDS: Micah Program
Recipients of the Micah Program Senior Leadership Awards are Amelia Blanton, Ayla Chadborne, Kathleen
Graham, Laura Hahn, Sarah Kozlowski, Sarah Leach, Laurel Marshall, William Otto, Edward Shelly, Amy
Skupien, Oscar Vazquez, Sarah Watson, and Nicholas Yuhas. They have distinguished themselves in studying
urban problems or in planning and leading activities for the Program, or both.
Recipients of the Micah Program Senior Service Awards are Erin Almand, Rachel Blanton, Alyssa Gurgul,
Sarah Leach, Laurel Marshall, Aimee O’Connor, Erin Szopiak, Javier Trejo, Michelle Verner, and Sarah
Watson. They have distinguished themselves by their commitment to long-term service projects among the
poor.
SPECIAL AWARD: Modern and Classical Languages/French Division
The Marianne and Peter Gleich Award for Outstanding Senior in French is presented in recognition of
outstanding academic excellence with a clear demonstration of leadership and involvement with the promotion
of French. This year’s award is held jointly by Sara Brouillette and Mary Thomas.
SPECIAL AWARDS: Physics
The James I. Shannon Physics Award is granted to a senior physics student(s) in recognition of exceptional
scholarship, initiative and interest in the field of Physics. The recipients of this year’s awards are Thomas
O’Keefe and James Starke.
SPECIAL AWARDS: Political Science
Departmental Honors Theses: 2011 Courtney Anvender, “Peace with Justice: the Political Development of the
Catholic Church in Northern Ireland between the Civil Rights Movement in 1968 and the IRA Hunger Strikes
in 1981”, directed by Dr. Ellen Carnaghan; Dino Hadzic, “The International Criminal Tribunal for the Former
Yugoslavia, Elites, and Reconciliation in Bosnia-Herzegovina”, directed by Dr. Ellen Carnaghan; Emily Reid,
“South African Women’s Organizations in the Transitional Period: Assessing the Value of Gender
Mainstreaming as a Political Approach”, directed by Dr. Emmanuel Uwalaka and Dr. Maki Motapanyane.
SPECIAL AWARDS: Pre Law Scholars
This year’s recipients of a guaranteed first-year seat as Saint Louis University School of Law students are:
Natalie Bohleber, Andrew Cassady, Jessica Courtway, Grant Farnsworth, Meredith Hughes, Helen Hutton,
Mary Kuckelman, Meaghan Myers, Rebecca Titsworth, Caitlin Trevillyan.
SPECIAL AWARDS: Pre Law
This year’s recipient of the Phi Alpha Delta Dr. Charles Fleener Memorial Book Scholarship Award for $750
for use in the first semester of the first year in law school is Meaghan Myers.
SPECIAL AWARDS: Psychology
The Psi Chi Sayons Award for Scholarship in Psychology is awarded to the outstanding psychology senior as
determined by overall grade point average, service to Saint Louis University, and service to the community.
This year’s Sayons Award recipient is Valerie Mandoske.
The Psi Chi Research Award is given for the outstanding psychological research study by an undergraduate
during the past year, as judged by a panel of psychology faculty members. This year’s Research award recipient
is Mary Herbst.
SPECIAL AWARDS: Theological Studies
The Peter Verhaegen, S.J. Award is given to the senior who demonstrates outstanding potential for theological
research. At the age of 29 years, Father Peter Verhaegen, S.J. became the first Jesuit president of St. Louis
College in 1829. He raised the status of the college to a university by acquiring the first charter from the State of
Missouri in 1832. This year’s recipient is Yvonne Angieri.
The Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne Award is given to the senior who has most exemplified collaborative
learning in assistance to student peers. Missionary Philippine Duchesne arrived in the St. Louis area in 1818,
established the first free schools west of the Mississippi, and worked with the Pottowatomie people in her later
years. This year’s recipient is Ameila Blanton.
The Mev Puleo Scholarship in Latin American Theology and Culture was established by Peter and Evelyn
Puleo in memory of their daughter, Mev, who was a social change activist with a special love for Latin
America. The scholarship provides an immersion experience in Nicaragua. This year’s recipients are Katherine
Gray, Alexis Lassus, Sarah Leach, Laurel Marshall, Michelle Verner and Sarah Watson.
UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM
During all undergraduate years, Honors students partake in engaging, demanding courses that require a highlevel of academic inquiry and critical thinking. The honors community represents a variety of colleges, majors,
interests, and backgrounds. Students graduating with honors have completed the honors curriculum and thesis
projects serving as culminating work representing their major(s) at the university. Graduates have also
maintained at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA. Graduates: Erin Almand, Yvonne Angieri, Courtney Anvender,
Robert Avino, Katrina Becherer, Claire Bira, Natalie Bohleber, Everett Brokaw, Josh Brophy, Megan Buchheit,
Mark Burch, Kaitlyn Burnell, Anna Carron, David Courtney, Carole Dobbins, Theresa Edattukaren, Catherine
Entriken, Sara Fraley, Katherine Gray, Rebecca Grout, Laura Hahn, Robert Hieger, Hunter Hostettler, Bianca
Howell, Meredith Hughes, Jonathan Hummel, Haariss Ilyas, Kathleen Johnston, Ethan Jost, Erin Kelly, Sarah
Kozlowski, Raymond Kreienkamp, Mary Kuckelman, Alexis Lassus, William Luckett, Seth Lupton, Laurel
Marshall, Sakshi Mathur, Amanda McErlean, Danielle Meals, Erika Miller, Elizabeth Milner, Vinaya
Mulkareddy, John Newcomer, Colleen O’Connell, Clare O’Hare, Michael Putnam, Emily Reid, Kyle Ross, Ian
Schillebeeckx, Kathryn Schlechter, Finley Sesker, Colin Shevlin, Samiksha Tarun, Mary Thomas, Paige
Towers, Srisindu Vellanki, Sarah Watson, Dustin Weber and Grace Zupancic.
WHO’S WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES
Since 1934, Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges has furthered the aims of
higher education by rewarding and recognizing individual excellence on the national level. With the support of
prominent educational institutions in all sections of the country, this program reflects the caliber of the
American undergraduate students. At Saint Louis University the selection process begins early in the fall
semester when administrators and departmental chairpersons nominate outstanding seniors for election to
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Graduates: Erin Almand, Yvonne
Angieri, Courtney Anvender, Tara McSherry-Bear, Sara Bessette, Amelia Blanton, John Donovan, Lindsay
Fashinpaur, Margaret Foster, Michael Harriss, Vince Hernandez, Drew Hillier, Mary Hoehl, Angela Hoynacki,
Anastasia Kemp, Douglas Kirkpatrick, Sarah Kozlowski, Raymond Kreienkamp, Bre’Anna Liddell, Teresa Liu,
Laurel Marshall, Thomas O’Keefe, William Otto, David Rickert, John Sanders, Sara Sandheinrich, Kathryn
Schlechter, Kathleen Schweitzer, Kate Shoemaker, Roberta Singer, James Starke, Kelcey Towell, Sarah
Watson, Dustin Weber and Rachel Woods.
Faculty Marshals
Dr. Anneke Bart
Ms. Martha Brennan
Dr. Ellen Carnaghan
Dr. Dan Finucane
Dr. Antony Hasler
Dr. Brody Johnson
Dr. Robert Krizek
Dr. Kathleen Llewellyn
Dr. Thomas Valone
Dr. Terri Weaver
Dr. Robert Wood
Readers
Dr. Vincent Casaregola, English
Mr. Gary Barker, Fine and Performing Arts
Dr. Elizabeth Richard, Communication
Bagpipers and Drummer
Laurie Buckles, Brian Roby and Thomas Zeller
University Administrators
Rev. Lawrence Biondi, S.J., President
Dr. Manoj S. Patankar, Vice President, Frost Campus
College of Arts and Sciences
Michael D. Barber, S.J., Dean
Dr. Reinhard Andress, Associate Dean
Dr. Stephen J. Dina, Associate Dean
Dr. Donna LaVoie, Associate Dean
Dr. Denise Sleet, Assistant Dean
Chairpersons
Dr. Matthew J. Mancini, American Studies
Dr. Robert M. Wood, Biology
Dr. Steven W. Buckner, Chemistry
Dr. Robert L. Krizek, Communication
Dr. Travis T. Threats,
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Dr. William Dannevik, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Dr. Sara van den Berg, English
Mr. Gary W. Barker, Fine and Performing Arts
Dr. Philip R. Gavitt, History
Michael K. May, S.J.,
Mathematics and Computer Science
Anthony C. Daly, S.J., Modern and Classical Languages
Theodore R. Vitali, C.P., Philosophy
Dr. William D. Thacker, Physics
Dr. Ellen P. Carnaghan, Political Science
Dr. Jeffrey D. Gfeller, Psychology
Dr. Richard A. Colignon, Sociology and Criminal Justice
J. A. Wayne Hellmann, OFM, Theological Studies
Dr. Muhammad Q. Islam,
Economics (John Cook School of Business and Administration)
Program Directors
Dr. Gayle E. Rogan, 1818 Advanced College Credit
Dr. Karla D. Scott, African American Studies
Dr. Diana F. Pascoe-Chavez,
English as a Second Language
Dr. Tobias L. Winright, Ethics Across the Curriculum
Dr. James F. Scott, Film Studies
Dr. Thomas J. Finan, Center for International Studies
Dr. Daniel J. Finucane,
Manresa Program in Catholic/Jesuit Studies
Dr. Thomas F. Madden,
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Dr. Donald V. Stump, Micah Program
Dr. Daniel L. Schlafly, Jr.,
Russian and East European Studies
Dr. Penny A. Weiss, Women’s Studies