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VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF LAW
COMMENCEMENT
Two THOUSAND FOUR
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
SCHOOL OF LAW
FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2004
ELEVEN O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING
THE REVEREND EDMUND J. DOBBIN, O.S.A., A.B., M.A., M.S., S.T.L., S.T.D
Presiding
President of the University
Musical Selections
WESTMINSTER BRASS
James W. Hala, Director
Color Guard
AMERICAN LEGION POST 667
Bagpipes
PHIL TOWNSEND
The Washington Memorial Pipe Band
Processional
Marshals
DORIS DEL TOSTO BROGAN, B.A., J.D.
JOHN Y. GOTANDA, B.B.A., J.D.
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Professor of Law
Associate Dean for Faculty Research; Director, J.DJM.B.A. Program
Professor of Law
WILLIAM JAMES, B.A., J.D., M.S.L.S.
MICHAEL MULRONEY, B.S.C., J.D.
Associate Dean for Information Services
Professor of Law
Director, Graduate Tax Program
Professor of Law
Invocation
THE REVEREND JOHN T. DENNY, O.S.A., B.A., M.A.
National Anthem
COLLEEN BELZ
Director of Alumni Relations
Greetings
MARK A. SARGENT, B.A., M.A., J.D.
Dean of the School of Law, Professor of Law
Introduction of Speaker
Address
DEAN BROGAN
THE HONORABLE KATHRYN S. LEWIS
Judge. Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas
Student Address
ANTHONY PETER FARANDA-DIEDRICH
Class of2004
Presentation of Candidates for Degrees
DEAN SARGENT
Distribution of Diplomas
DEAN SARGENT, DEAN BROGAN
AND THE FACULTY OF THE SCHOOL OF LAW
Conferring of Degrees
PRESIDENT DOBBIN
Closing Remarks
DEAN SARGENT
Benediction
THE REVEREND GEORGE F. RILEY, O.S.A., B.A., M.A., M.A., PH.D.
Special Assistant to the President for Alumni and External Affairs
Recessional
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MEMBERS OF THE PROCESSIONAL
MARSHALS
MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2004
MEMBERS OF THE FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION
MICHELLE J. ANDERSON, B.A., J.D., LL.M., Professor of Law
LEWIS BECKER, B.S., LL.B., Professor of Law
PETER BERKOWITZ, B.A., M.A., PH.D., J.D., Distinguished Visiting
Reuschlein Professor
LESLIE M. BCXJK, B.A., J.D., LL.M., Associate Professor of Law
KATHLEEN BRADY, B.A., M.A.R., J.D., Associate Professor of Law
ELLYN L. BROWN, A.B., M.S., J.D., Visiting Associate Professor of Law
JOHN J. CANNON, A.B., J.D., Professor of Law
MICHAEL CARROLL, A.B., J.D., Assistant Professor of Law
STEVEN CHANENSON, B.A., M.A., J.D., Assistant Professor of Law
ARNOLD B. COHEN, A.B., LL.B., Professor of Law
FRANK RUDY COOPER, B.A., J.D., Assistant Professor of Law
JOSEPH W. DELLAPENNA, B.B.A., J.D., LL.M., Professor of Law
ELLEN WERTHEIMER, B.A., J.D., Professor of Law
GERALD ABRAHAM, A.B., J.D., Professor of Law, Emeritus
DONALD N. BERSOFF, B.S., M.A., PH.D., J.D., Professor of Law, Emeritus
DONALD W. DOWD, A.B., J.D., Professor of Law, Emeritus
HOWARD R. LURIE, A.B., J.D., Professor of Law, Emeritus
FREDERICK P. ROTHMAN, A.B., J.D., Professor of Law, Emeritus
WILLIAM D. VALENTE, A.B., J.D., Professor of Law, Emeritus
DIANE PENNEYS EDELMAN, A.B., J.D., Assistant Dean, Legal Writing;
Legal Writing Professor
KRISTIN MALONE-HICKS, B.A., J.D., Legal Writing Professor
LIGIA MENDEZ, B.A., J.D., Legal Writing Professor
CHRISTINE G. MOONEY, B.A., J.D., Legal Writing Professor
MITCHELL NATHANSON, B.A., J.D., Legal Writing Professor
LIBBY WHITE, A.B., J.D., Legal Writing Professor
EMILY B. ZIMMERMAN, A.B., J.D., Legal Writing Professor
LEIGH BETH COHEN, B.A., J.D., M.L.I.S., Reference Librarian, Legal
Research Instructor
YOLANDA P.JONES, B.A., J.D., M.S.L.S., Assistant Director, Electronic
Information Services; Legal Research Instructor
LYNNE F. MAXWELL, B.A., M.A., M.S.W., yi.'L.S.,].!)., Assistant Direaor,
Reader Services; Legal Research Instructor
JOHN F. DOBBYN, A.B., J.D., LL.M., Professor of Law
STEVEN P. FRANKJNO, A.B., J.D., Professor of Law
THE HONORABLE ABRAHAM J. GAFNI, B.A., B.H.L., J.D., Professor of Law
RUTH GORDON, B.A., J.D., LL.M., Professor of Law
JOHN M. HYSON, B.A., M.A., LL.B., Professor of Law
ANN CAREY JULIANO, B.A., J.D., Professor of Law
CATHERINE J. LANCTOT, B.A., J.D., Professor of Law
DON W. LLEWELLYN, B.A., J.D., LL.M., Professor of Law
BETH LYON, B.A., M.S., J.D., Director, Farmworkers Clinic, Assistant Professor of Law
GREGORY P. MAGARIAN, B.A., M.P.P., J.D., Associate Professor of Law
JAMES EDWARD MAULE, B.S., J.D., LL.M., Professor of Law
JOHN F. MURPHY, B.A., LL.B., Professor of Law
JENNIFER O'HARE, B.S., J.D., Professor of Law
LEONARD PACKEL, B.S., J.D., Professor of Law
MICHELE R. PISTONE, B.S., J.D., LL.M, Director, Clinical Programs and C.A.R.E.S.;
Associate Professor of Law
ANNE BOWEN POULIN, B.A., J.D., LL.M., Professor of Law
RICHARD REDDING, B.A., M.S., J.D., PH.D., Director, J.D./Ph.D. Program in Law
and Psychology; Associate Professor of Law
DVEERA SEGAL, B.A., M.A., J.D., Director, V.C.L.S. Clinic; Associate Professor of Law
LOUIS J. SIRICO, JR., B.A., J.D., Professor of Law; Director, Legal Writing Program
WALTER JOHN TAGGART, A.B., J.D., Professor of Law
RICHARD C. TURKINGTON, B.A., J.D., LL.M., Professor of Law
NAZARETH A. PANTALONI, III, B.A., J.D., M.I.S., M.A., Assistant Director,
Faculty Services; Legal Research Instructor
LISA RUFF, B.A., J.D., M.L.I.S., Reference Librarian, Legal Research Instructor
MARISA S. CIANCIARULO, B.A., M.A., J.D., Visiting Reuschlein Clinical Fellow
LINDA LOVE VINES, B.S., J.D., LL.M., Visiting Reuschlein Clinical Fellow
SAMUEL T. MCCLURE, B.B.A., M.S.ED., Associate Dean, Development and
Alumni Affairs. School of Law
APRIL MARA MAJOR, B.S., J.D., Assistant Dean, Academic Computing
SHEILAH VANCE, B.A., J.D., Assistant Dean, Academic Support; Adjunct Professor
WENDY C. BARRON, B.A., Assistant Dean, Firmncial Aid
MAUREEN CARVER, B.L.S., M.S., Assistant Dean for Student Records, Registrar
DAVID P. PALLOZZI, A.B., Assistant Dean, Admissions
ELAINE T. PETROSSIAN, B.A., J.D., Assistant Dean, Career Strategy and
Advancement
NANCY A. WHALEN, A.B., M.S., Assistant Dean, Student Life
MEMBERS OF THE ADMINISTRATION AND HONORED GUESTS
JOHN T. DENNY, O.S.A., B.A., M.A., Law School Chaplain and Counselor
MICHAEL MULRONEY, B.S.C., J.D., Director, Graduate Tax Program;
Professor of Law
BARRY C. JOHNSON, PH.D., Dean, College of Engineering
STEPHEN A. STUMPF, PH.D., Interim Dean, College of Commerce and Finance;
FredJ. Springer Endowed Chair in Business Leadership
DOROTHY A. MALLOY, B.A., J.D., Vice President and General Counsel
THE REVEREND WILUAM A. MCGUIRE, O.S.A., B.A., M.A., Senior Vice President
for Administration
HELEN K. LAFEERTY, B.S., M.S., PH.D., Vice President of the University;
Associate Professor, Department of Education and Human Services
JOHN R. JOHANNES, B.S., A.M., PH.D., Vice President of Academic Affairs;
Professor, Political Science
THE HONORABLE KATHRYN STREETER LEWIS,
Judge,
Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas
MARK A. SARGENT, B.A., M.A., J.D., Dean. School of Law; Professor of Law
THE REVEREND EDMUND J. DOBBIN, O.S.A., A.B., M.A., M.S., S.T.L., S.T.D.,
President of the University; Professor, Theology and Religious Studies
JOHN Y. GOTANDA, B.B.A., J.D., Associate Dean, Faculty Research; Director,
J.D.IM.B.A. Program; Professor of Law
WILLIAM JAMES, B.A., J.D., M.S.L.S., Associate Dean, Information Services,
School of Law; Director, Law Library; Professor of Law
DORIS DEL TOSTO BROGAN, B.A., J.D., Associate Dean, Academic Affairs,
School of Law; Professor of Law
J. WILLARD O'BRIEN, B.S., J.D., Dean and Professor of Law, Emeritus
THE REVEREND GEORGE F. RILEY, O.S.A., B.A., M.A., M.A., PH.D.,
Special Assistant to the President for Alumni and External Affairs
M. LOUISE FITZPATRICK, ED.D., R.N., FA.A.N., Dean, College of Nursing;
Professor of Nursing
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THE HONORABLE KATHRYN S. LEWIS
Introduction
DORIS DEL TOSTO BROGAN
T
J-he Honorable Kathryn S. Lewis has devoted her life to the ideals of justice and equality. A native of the Strawberry
Mansion section of Philadelphia, Judge Kathryn Streeter Lewis graduated from Simon Gratz High School in 1969 as the class
valedictorian. She received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Sociology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1972,
and graduated from Villanova Law School in 1976.
After clerking for The Honorable Doris M. Harris of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, she worked as a staff
attorney for the Philadelphia Council for Community Advancement, an organization engaged in developing housing for low and
moderate income families. In 1978, Judge Lewis became counsel to the chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility
Commission, and two years later joined the City of Philadelphia Law Department, rising from Assistant City Solicitor to First
Deputy City Solicitor
In 1988, Governor Casey appointed her judge of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. She was elected to a full-term
in 1989, and was retained in 1999- Currently assigned to the Trial Division to preside over homicide and major felony trials.
Judge Lewis continually strives to improve life in the city where she grew up and to promote diversity in the profession in
which she works.
She has served on the boards of several organizations, including the Philadelphia Bar Association, Philadelphia Volunteers
for the Indigent, the Philadelphia Housing Authority, the Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia, and the New Freedom
Theater. A former president of the Barristers Association of Philadelphia, she initiated a mentoring program with Philadelphia
Futures called Barristers' Options for Opportunity to provide role models for youngsters facing delinquency proceedings at the
Philadelphia Youth Study Center.
She currently serves as co-chair of the Juvenile Justice Alliance, and often speaks at local high schools and churches about
her experiences on the bench in an effort to make a difference in the lives of children. She also maintains a close relationship
with Villanova Law School, serving as an adjunct faculty member, a member of the Board of Consultors, and President of the
Minority Alumni Society, a group she helped form that is dedicated to supporting and promoting diversity at Villanova Law
and within the legal profession.
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H O N O R GRADUATES
SuMMA CUM
LAUDE
THOMAS VICTOR AYALA
SAMANTHA AMY PITTS-KIEEER
JULIE ALISSA BONCAROSKY
CHERYL ANNE RARICK
KRISTEN LEIGH FOLEY
MICHAEL R. SARNO
MATTHEW CLAUSEN MOUSLEY
MARY ELIZABETH ST. JOHN
MAGNA CUM LAUDE
BRYAN NELSON ABANTO
GISSELLE D. GUERRERO
MEREDITH WARNER NISSEN
AARON M. BENDER
ANDREW DOUGLAS HART
MATTHEW MILHOLLIN PILCHER
DAVID LEE BLACK
JOSEPH THOMAS IMPERIALE
TARA GRACE PERILLO
ANGELA MARIE CATANACH
THOMAS KAMVOSOULIS
JOHN JAMES REYLE
CHARLES PETER CHARPENTIER
KRISTIEN MARIE KELLY
SARAH KIMETHA RICHARDS
SARAH ELIZABETH COX
PATRICIA ANN MARCKESANO
CLARK DANBY ROBERTSON
KATHARINE AVERILL CRAWFORD
MARGARET M. MAUCHER
ERIC JAMES SCHAAL
CHRISTOPHER PAUL DERBY
LAUREN JEAN MCCLOSKEY
S. GRAHAM SIMMONS, III
ANTHONY PETER FARANDA-DIEDRICH
MICHAEL PATRICK MCLLHINNEY
SEAN WALKER SLOAN
SUSAN ROBERTS FIORENTINO
CHRISTINE ANNE MCLAUGHLIN
JASON NICHOLAS VISHIO
MATTHEW BRIAN GINSBURG
MELISSA KELLY NAGATA
DONALD GREGORY WILLIS
CUM LAUDE
ANTHONY BRAGOLI
DAVID JOSEPH FALCONE
MELISSA ANNE MERKEL
SHANNON KATHRYN BROPHY
ADAM CHRISTIAN GERBER
MICHAEL JAMES ROCCO
DOUGLAS JOSEPH BRUNO
KRISTIN LEIGH GILBERT
JESSICA KELLY ROSCOE
STEPHEN ANGELO CATARINELLA
MICHAEL JOHN LEININGER
TODD HARRIS SURDEN
AARON REID CHACKER
MARK ETHAN LEVENGOOD
LESLEY M. WALKER
CHRISTY ANN CHEEVER
KELLIE M. MACCREADY
MARC EVAN WEITZMAN
ZACHARY SCOTT DAVIS
KATHRYN L. MCKEE
ZACHARY ROMAN WILCHA
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O R D E R OF THE C O I F
The Order of the Coif is the National Honor Society devoted to the encouragement of high standards of legal scholarship
with chapters in leading law schools throughout the country. Graduates in the top ten percent of the class are eligible for
election to the Order of the Coif
The Order takes its name from the word used to designate the cap which all members of the Order were required to wear.
This cap or coif was originally of white lawn or silk, forming a close-fitting hood, seen today in old engravings, pictures and
effigies of distinguished Judges and Serjeants. Serjeants were an order of the highest rank of barrister at the English or Irish
bar. By the ancient priveleges of the Serjeants, this coif was not to be taken off, even in the royal presence. When wigs came
into fashion the coif was changed, no longer worn as a complete hood, but merely as a circular piece of white lawn fastened to
the top of the wig.
THOMAS VICTOR AYALA
MATTHEW CLAUSEN MOUSLEY
JULIE ALISSA BONCAROSKY
TARA GRACE PERILLO
ANGELA MARIE CATANACH
MATTHEW MILHOLLIN PILCHER
SARAH ELIZABETH COX
SAMANTHA AMY PITTS-KIEFER
KRISTEN LEIGH FOLEY
CHERYL ANNE RARICK
ANTHONY PETER FARANDA-DIEDRICH
JOHN JAMES REYLE
MATTHEW BRIAN GINSBURG
SARAH KIMETHA RICHARDS
ANDREW DOUGLAS HART
MICHAEL R. SARNO
JOSEPH THOMAS IMPERIALE
S. GRAHAM SIMMONS, III
KRISTIEN MARIE KELLY
SEAN WALKER SLOAN
THOMAS KAMVOSOULIS
MARY ELIZABETH ST. JOHN
PATRICIA ANN MARCKESANO
DONALD GREGORY WILLIS
LAUREN JEAN MCCLOSKEY
T H E D O R O T H Y D A Y AWARD FOR P R O B O N O SERVICE
The Dorothy Day Award for Pro Bono Service acknowledges students who have volunteered at the inception of their
careers to take on the added responsibility of pro bono service. Pro bono service to the poor is a central aspect of the Law
School's mission as a Catholic and Augustinian institution. Pro bono service is defined as unpaid, not-for-credit legal work for
the poor or disenfranchised, performed at a public interest/non-profit agency or with a private attorney working on a pro
bono case. The award is named for Dorothy Day (1895-1980), Catholic journalist and peace and justice activist who cofounded the Catholic Worker and established Houses of Hospitality to help feed, clothe and comfort the poor. The Dorothy
Day Award for Pro Bono Service recognizes students who have served a minimum number of hours of pro bono service over
their three years in law school.
SARAH ELIZABETH COX
SARAH NICOLE PONZIO
KIMBERLY VICTORIA JORDAN
BRIAN JOSEPH SEIDEL
TARA GRACE PERILLO
MARY ELIZABETH ST. JOHN
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THE AWARD OF PRIZES
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF MATRIMONIAL LAWYERS ERIC D. TURNER AWARD
Shannon Kathryn Brophy
The American Academy of Matrimonial Lauyers Eric D. Turner Award is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Chapter ofAAML.
and is awarded to the graduating student who. in the opinion of the Law School's faculty, best exemplifies the positive attributes
of a matrimonial lauyer.
AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY INSTITUTE MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE
Cheryl Anne Rarick
The American Bankruptcy Institute Medal of Excellence is given annually to the graduating student who excelled in
bankruptcy studies.
ARTHUR J. KAMA PRIZE IN PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
Carolyn Marie Chopko
The Arthur J. Kania Prize in Professional Ethics, established by Constance Girard-DiCarlo 74. is given annually
to the graduating student who, in the judgment of the faculty, best demonstrates commitment to professional ethics and
integrity as exemplified by the life and career of Arthur J. Kania
CENTER FOR FORENSIC ECONOMIC STUDIES
The Center for Forensic Economic Studies. Inc. Award is given to graduating students in recognition
of outstanding achievement in civil trial practice.
CLINICAL LEGAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (CLEA) AWARD
This award is presented to the clinic student who demonstrated excellence in the field work component of the clinical course,
and outstanding contributions to the Clinic Program.
DAVID G. BUTTERWORTH EDITOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Sarah Kimetha Richards
Amanda Maria Smothers
Jared Dylan McCutchen
Karen Stacey Nabholz
The David G. Butterworth Editor Achievement Award is given annually to the Environmental Law Journal editor
who has demonstrated outstanding dedication arui service to the Journal.
DR. ARTHUR CLEMENT PUUING AWARD
The Dr Arthur Clement Pulling Award, established by Neale F. Hooley,
in memory of the first Librarian of the School
of Law, is given annually to the student submitting the best contribution to the current volume of the Villanova Law Review.
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW JOURNAL STAFF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Timothy Michael Mulvaney (2003)
Patrice Suzanne Stappert (2004)
Karen Stacey Nabholz
The Staff Achievement Award is given to the graduating member of the Board of Editors of the Villanova Environmental
Law Journal who has made an outstanding contribution of an editorial and administrative nature.
FACULTY RECOGNITION AWARD
Bina K. Desai
This special award is presented to the graduating student who. in the opinion of the faculty, has contributed greatly to the
life of the Law School.
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY
Matthew Clausen Mousley
This award is given each year in honor of the late Gordon M. Burlingame, to the graduating student achieving the highest
cumulative average for the three years of law study The prize is provided by Fidelity National Title Insurance Company.
HERMAN J. OBERT AWARD
The Herman J. Obert Award is given annually to the students attaining the highest grades in the course in Corporations.
Bryan Nelson Abanto
Julie Alissa Boncarosky
HERMAN MITCHELL SCHWARTZ AWARD
Jessica Jane Frisch
The Herman Mitchell Schwartz Award is given by Shirley Schwartz Weisman, 71, in memory of her father, to the student
in the graduating class who, in the opinion of the faculty, has contributed the most to the achievement of equality of opportunity
and treatment for women in the Law School, in the legal profession, or in society at large.
HYMAN-GOODMAN AWARD
Sarah Elizabeth Cox
The Hyman-Goodman Award, established by the family of Myron A. Hyman. '64. is given annually to the graduating
student who. in the opinion of the faculty, has done the most for the class and the School of Law through both academic and
extracurricular achievement.
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF TRIAL LAWYERS STUDENT ADVOCACY AWARD
The International Academy of Trial Lauyers Student Advocacy Award is given to the graduating students who demonstrate
an overall ability in trial advocacy by high achievement in trial practice, evidence and pleading procedure courses.
JOSEPH R. WENK AWARD
David Lee Black
Todd Harris Surden
Kristin Leigh Gilbert
The Joseph R. Wenk Award, established in memory of Professor Wenk '69 and a member of the Law School faculty until his
death in 1979, is given to the graduating student who has made the greatest contribution to the Civil Justice Clinic.
LAW ALUMNI AWARD
Sarah Elizabeth Cox
The Law Alumni Award is given annually by the Alumni Association to the third-year student who has contributed the most
meaningful pro bono service to those in need.
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LEONARD LEVIN MEMORIAL AWARD
Professor Levtn was a much beloved Property and Decedents professor who was a distinguished member of the faculty of
Villanova Law School for twenty years. This award, niade possible by the contributions of his family and friends, is
given annually to the graduating students who attained the highest grades in the Decedents' Estates and Trusts course.
MOOT COURT BOARD DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Anthony Bragoli
Cheryl Anne Rarick
Shannon Kathryn Brophy
The Distinguished Service Award is given to the member of the Moot Court Board who has made an outstanding contribution
to the work of the Board. The recipient is selected by vote of all members of the Board.
PHILADELPHIA TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION JAMES J. MANDERINO AWARD
Patrick Timothy Duffy
The James J. Manderino Award for Trial Advocacy is given each year by the Philadelphia Trial Lauyers Association to a
graduating senior in recognition of outstanding achievement in Trial Advocacy. James Manderino was a brilliant orator, and was
a renowned advocate of the less fortunate, the poor, the unemployed and the victims of society. In that sense he was viewed by
trial lawyers as the embodiment of the highest ideals to which a trial lauyer may ascribe.
RAYNES MCCARTY BINDER ROSS AND MUNDY AWARD
Matthew Clausen Mousley
The Raynes. McCarty, Binder. Ross & Mundy Award for Excellence in Legal Writing is given to the graduating student who
wrote the best brief in the first-year Legal Writing Program.
REIMEL MOOT COURT AWARD
The Reimel Awards are given each year in honor of the late Honorable Theodore L. Reimel to the finalists in the annual
Reimel Moot Court Competition.
Carolyn Marie Chopko
Michael Patrick Mcllhinney
The ReverendJoseph Vllman Award is given to students who attain the highest grade in the course in Criminal Law.
The prize was given by Jacob Kossman. Esquire, in memory of the ReverendJoseph Vllman, of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Shannon Kathryn Brophy
Samantha Amy Pitts-Kiefer
Donald Gregory Willis
ROMAN CATHOUC HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARD
Matthew Clausen Mousley
THE REVEREND JOSEPH ULLMAN AWARD
The Roman Catholic High School Alumni Award is given annually to the student who attains the highest average for the first
year of law study. The Award is made annually in memory of the late President Judge Vincent A. Carroll.
SAINT IVES MEDAL
Matthew Clausen Mousley
The Saint Ives Medal is awarded annually by the faculty of the School of Law to the graduate attaining the highest cumulative
average for the three years of law study.
SAINT THOMAS MORE SOCIETY AWARD
Cheryl Anne Rarick
The Saint Thomas More Society Award is given each year by the Saint Thomas More Society in the Philadelphia area to the
student or students attaining the highest cumulative average for both semesters of the third year of law study.
SCRIBES AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING LEGAL WRITING AND EDITING
Matthew Clausen Mousley
The Scribes Award is given by the Law School to the graduating member of the Law Review who has. in the opinion of
the Editor-in-Chief, dentonstrated an ability to do outstanding legal uriting and editing. Announcement of the Award
is made at the annual Journals Dinner.
SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT LAW EDITORIAL BOARD ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Amanda Marie Winfree
The Editorial Board Achievement Award is given in recognition of an outstanding member of the Executive Board.
STEVEN P. FRANKINO DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Samantha Amy Pitts-Kiefer
The Distinguished Service Award is given to the graduating member of the Board of Editors of the Villanova Law Review
who has made outstanding contributions of an editorial and administrative nature.
WAPNER NEWMAN & WIGRIZER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TRIAL ADVOCACY
An Award is given by Wapner. Newman & Wigrizer to the graduating students who have demonstrated excellence
in Trial Advocacy.
THE WYN LLEWELLYN AWARD
The Wyn Llewellyn Award is funded through a gift from his friends arul family in his honor, and is awarded to the winning
team in the Villanova School of Law!ABA Client Counseling Competition,
Christopher John Marcucci
Tara Grace Perillo
Carolyn Marie Chopko
Mary Elizabeth St. John
R E C O G N I T I O N OF MERITORIOUS SERVICE
Many of our students have rendered service to the School of Law through involvement in co-curricular activities, student
governance and student activities. Certificates recognizing meritorious service will be awarded to the students hsted below in
connection with the activities noted.
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
MOOT COURT BOARD
The Moot Court Board is an honorary student organization consisting of students demonstrating outstanding written and oral
advocacy skills. Students are selected for Board membership by one of three methods: through exceptional performance in the
first-year Legal Writing Program, the second-year Reimel Moot Court Competition, or the Open Competition.
The Board is dedicated to the development of student appellate advocacy and coordinates a wide range of activities aimed at
achieving that goal. Members represent the Law School in national moot court competitions, organize and administer every facet
of the Reimel Competition, and supplement the instruction of the Law School's legal writing program for first year students.
EILEEN CECILIA KELLY
Chairperson
SHANNON KATHRYN BROPHY
TIMOTHY C. GIBBS
JENNIFER ANNE BEHRMAN
Reimel Administrator
Reimel Administrator
Reimel Evaluator
MARGARET M. MAUCHER
MARTHA FRANCES REILLY
BETH LILLIAN DOMENICK
Reimel Evaluator
Legal Writing Liaison
Outside Competition Coordinator
ANDREW SETH KADISH
DOUGLAS JOSEPH MONTALBANO
MARY CHARLOTTE DOHERTY
Summer Competition Coordinator
Office Manager
Judicial Liason
Board Members
KRISTINE LAUREL CALALANG
CHRISTOPHER JOHN MARCUCCI
HEATHER PATRICIA BENSON
BINA K. DESAI
JESSICA KELLY ROSCOE
THOMAS FITZPATRICK
BRIAN L. DINGMAN
JAMIE PHILIP VAUGHAN
MICHAEL PATRICK MCLLHINNEY
KIMBERLY NICOLE HENDERSON
TIMOTHY SCOTT MARTIN
LEAH SHANTE CARPENTER
BENJAMIN CHARLES KNUTH
VILLANOVA LAW R E V I E W
The Villanova Law Review, published five times a year, is prepared and edited by a staff of student writers who have been
invited to join the Law Review based on outstanding academic achievement or through an open writing competition.
The Law Review publishes articles by students and outside authors on a wide range of legal issues.
THOMAS VICTOR AYALA
Editor-in-Chief2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
MATTHEW CLAUSEN MOUSLEY
ANTHONY PETER FARANDA-DIEDRICH
Executive Editor 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
Associate Editor 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
MATTHEW BRIAN GINSBURG
KRISTEN LEIGH FOLEY
Managing Editor Production 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
Associate Editor 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
JOSEPH THOMAS IMPERIALE
GISSELLE D. GUERRERO
Managing Editor Special Projects 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
Associate Editor 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
MICHAEL R. SARNO
THOMAS KAMVOSOULIS
Managing Editor Research & Writing 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
Associate Editor 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
ERIN KATHLEEN KELLEY
ANDREW DOUGLAS HART
Managing Editor Student Work 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
Associate Editor 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
KRISTIEN MARIE KELLY
BRYA MICHELE KEILSON
Managing Editor Student Work 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
Associate Editor 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
PATRICIA ANN MARCKESANO
CHARLES J. KOCHER
Managing Editor Student Work 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
Associate Editor 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
LAUREN JEAN MCCLOSKEY
SAMANATHA AMY PITTS-KIEFER
Managing Editor Student Work 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
Associate Editor 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
TIMOTHY MICHAEL MULVANEY
DOUGLAS JOSEPH BRUNO
Managing Editor Symposium 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
Associate Editor 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
CHERYL ANNE RARICK
EDWARD L. NURICK
Managing Editor Symposium 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
Associate Editor 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
JOHN JAMES REYLE
TARA GRACE PERILLO
Associate Editor 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
Managing Editor Symposium 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
MICHAEL JAMES ROCCO
S. GRAHAM SIMMONS, III
Associate Editor 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
Managing Editor Symposium 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
BRYAN NELSON ABANTO
MARY ELIZABETH ST. JOHN
Associate Editor 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
Managing Editor Articles 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
RICHARD JOSEPH SCHRIDER
Associate Editor 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
MEREDITH WARNER NISSEN
Managing Editor Articles 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
TRACY A. SHERIDAN
Associate Editor 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
DONALD GREGORY WILLIS
Managing Editor Articles 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
SEAN WALKER SLOAN
Associate Editor 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
JuuE ALISSA BONCAROSKY
Associate Editor 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
JASON NICHOLAS VISHIO
Associate Editor 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
ANGELA MARIE CATANACH
Associate Editor 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
PATRICE SUZANNE STAPPERT
Staff Writer 2003-2004
AARON REID CHACKER
Associate Editor 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
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VILLANOVA ENVIRONMENTAL LAW J O U R N A L
The yillanova Environmental Law Journal is a national legal publication dedicated to the scholarly review of environmentally
related topics. The Journal is published twice a year by a staff of student writers who have been invited to join the Journal
based on their performance in an open writing competition.
KAREN STACEY NABHOLZ
Editor-in-Chief2005-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
WILLIAM HUDSON HOFMANN
DAVID B. FORBES
Executive Editor 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
Associate Editor of Student Work 2003-2004;
Staff Writer 2002-2003
KATHARINE AVERILL CRAWFORD
STEVEN ROBERT HORST
Production Editor 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
Associate Editor of Student Work 2003-2004;
Staff Writer 2002-2003
AARON M. BENDER
BusinesslSpecial Projects Editor 2003-2004;
Staff Writer 2002-2003
MONICA MAY MINTZ
Associate Editor of Student Work 2003-2004;
Staff Writer 2002-2003
ZACHARY SCOTT DAVIS
Business/Special Projects Editor 2003 -2004;
Staff Writer 2002-2003
ERIN CATHLEEN TRUBAN
Associate Editor of Student Work 2003-2004;
Staff Writer 2002-2003
E. DAVID KRULEWICZ
Symposium Editor 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
MATTHEW DAVID GARSON
Associate Editor of Outside Articles 2003-2004;
Staff Writer 2002-2003
HEATHER HALVORSON MUNOZ
Symposium Editor 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
ANJALI SUDHAKAR KHAROD
JOSHUA BAKER RYAN
Associate Editor of Outside Articles 2003-2004;
Staff Writer 2002-2003
Managing Editor of Student Work 2003-2004;
Staff Writer 2002-2003
KELLIE M. MACCREADY
SUSAN ROBERTS FIORENTINO
Associate Editor of Outside Articles 2003-2004;
Staff Writer 2002-2003
Managing Editor of Outside Articles 2003-2004;
Staff Writer 2002-2003
CHRISTOPHER A. REIDHEAD
MELISSA KELLY NAGATA
Associate Editor of Outside Articles 2003-2004;
Staff Writer 2002-2003
Managing Editor of Outside Articles 2003-2004;
Staff Writer 2002-2003
HEATHER MICHELLE D'AUBERMONT
Associate Editor of Student Work 2003-2004;
Staff Writer 2002-2003
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VILLANOVA SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT LAW J O U R N A L
The Villanwa Sports and Entertainment Law Journal is a legal publication focusing on issues arising in the context of sports and
entertainment law. The Journal publishes articles by students and outside authors that are edited by student members of the Journal.
It was approved by the faculty in 1994. The Journal selects its members based on performance in an open writing competition.
BRAD MICHAEL SCHELLER
Editor-m-Chief2003-2004; Staff 2002-2003
AMANDA MARIE WINFREE
JAMIE DUDEK
Executive Editor 2003-2004; Staff 2002-2003
Symposium Editor 2003-2004; Staff2002-2003
ERIC JAMES SCHAAL
LAUREN JANE ESPOSITO
Production Editor 2003-2004; Staff 2002-2003
Symposium Editor 2003-2004: Staff 2002-2003
ELIAS T. MANOS
ALLISON S. POPEN
Managing Editor of Student Work 2003-2004;
Staff 2002-2003
Managing Editor of Associate Editors 2003-2004;
Staff 2002-2003
CHRISTOPHER DOLAN MUDD
MATTHEW MILHOLLIN PILCHER
Managing Editor of Student Work 2003-2004;
Staff 2002-2003
Business Editor 2003-2004; Staff2002-2003
ZACHARY ROMAN WILCHA
ANNELIESE MUNCZINSKI
special Projects Editor 2003-2004; Staff2002-2003
Managing Editor of Student Work 2003-2004;
Staff 2002-2003
MICHELLE LEIGH AFRAGOLA
Associate Editor 2003-2004; Staff2002-2003
ANITRA ROCHELLE PRICE-THOMAS
Managing Editor of Student Work 2003-2004;
Staff 2002-2003
MARK JAMES BOLENDER
Associate Editor 2003-2004; Staff2002-2003
CHARLES PETER CHARPENTIER
ADAM JONATHAN CHESNICK
Managing Editor of Outside Articles 2003-2004;
Staff2002-2003
Associate Editor 2003-2004; Staff2002-2003
KRYSTINA LOPEZ DE QUINTANA
JONATHAN H. GERSTEIN
Managing Editor of Outside Articles 2003-2004;
Staff2002-2003
Associate Editor 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
MARC EVAN WEITZMAN
CLARK DANBY ROBERTSON
Associate Editor 2003-2004: Staff Writer 2002-2003
Managing Editor of Outside Articles 2003-2004;
Staff 2002-2003
MARGARET ALEXANDRA ZIEMIANEK
Associate Editor 2003-2004; Staff Writer 2002-2003
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S T U D E N T GOVERNANCE
T H E S T U D E N T B A R ASSOCIATION
The Student Bar Association maintains liaison between the students and the faculty. All students of the Law School are
members of the Student Bar Association. The purpose of the Association is to coordinate the activities of the student body; to
promote law-related and social extracurricular activities; to promote cooperation with various professional and community
organizations; and to further the general welfare of the School of Law.
ZACHARY ROMAN WILCHA
President 2003-2004; Class Representative 2002-2003
KAREN LOUISE SLOTSKY
KEVIN LYNOTT GOLDEN
THOMAS FITZPATRICK
Vice President 2003-2004;
Secretary 2002-2003;
Class Representative 2003-2004
Student Groups Liaison 2002-2003;
Class Representative 2001 -2002
Class Representative 2001 -2002
KELUE M. MACCREADY
JAMIE PHILIP VAUGHAN
Class Representative 2002-2004
VINCENT ANTHONY RONGIONE
University Senator 2003-2004
Class Representative 2002-2003
AUGUST J. OBER, IV
Class Representative 2001 -2004
JAMES PATRICK TOLERICO
NICHOLAS JOHN STRATIS
Student Groups Liaison 2003-2004,
Treasurer 2002-2003,
Class Representative 2003-2004
Class Representative 2001 -2002
RICKY MARIO GUERRA
Pennsylvania Bar Representative 2002-2004
THE HONOR BOARD
The Honor Board is comprised of elected students from each class and is empowered to investigate and adjudicate student
violations of the Code of Conduct, to run elections, and to assist in the administration of examinations. The Honor Board
continually evaluates the rules governing all academic endeavors, including examination procedures, and recommends and
implements changes as warranted.
TRACY A. SHERIDAN
Chair 2003-2004, Member 2002-2003
MEGAN MEWHINNEY SMALE
MARTHA FRANCES REILLY
Co-Chair 2003-2004; Member 2001-2003
Member 2001 -2004
JESSICA JANE FRISCH
CHARLES J. KOCHER
Secretary 2003-2004; Member 2002-2003
Member 2001 -2004
MATTHEW BRIAN GINSBURG
JARROD DEVON SHAW
Member 2003-2004 and 2001-2002; Secretary 2003-2004
Member 2001 -2004
KATHERINE AVERILL CRAWFORD
KEITH BRANDER HOFMANN
Member 2001 -2002
Member 2003-2004
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VILLANOVA U N I V E R S I T Y SCHOOL OF LAW
Mark A. Sargent, Dean
JURIS DOCTOR
DECEMBER 31, 2003
Eric M. Henry, E.K.. 2000, University of Delaware
MAY 21, 2004
Bryan Nelson Abanto, B.A., 2001, LaSalle University
Michelle Leigh Afragola, B.A., 2000, Hamilton College
Layli M, Alexander, B.A., 2001, The Pennsylvania State University
Keith Alexander Alt, B.A., 1998, University of Scranton; M.A., 1998, University of Scranton
Christine Marie Andreoli, B.A., 2001, University of Delaware
Thomas Victor Ayala, B.S,, 2001, Nova Southeastern University
Jacklynn Ann Barras, B.A., 2000, Bucknell University
William L. Bartow, B.S., 2001, Drexel University
Justin Allen Bayer, B.A., 2001, Lehigh University
Jennifer Anne Behrman, B,A., 2001, Villanwa University
Kristie Lynn Beitler, B.S., 1999, The Pennsylvania State University
Aaron M. Bender, B.A., 2001, Franklin & Marshall College
Heather Patricia Benson, B.A., 2001, Columbia University in the City of New York
Bret M. Binder, B.A., 2001, University of Pennsylvania
David Lee Black, B.A., 2001, The University of North Carolina at Asheville
Shannon Patricia Black, B.A., 2000, Gettysburg College
Mark James Bolender, B.A., 2001, Hamilton College
Danielle Elizabeth Bontcue, B.S., 2001, Lehigh University
Anthony Bragoli, B.A., 2001, Virginia Commonwealth University
Mia Ruth Brickhouse, B.A., 2000, Villanova University
Shannon Kathryn Brophy, B.A., 2001, Georgetown University
Douglas Joseph Bruno, B.A., 2000, University of Pennsylvania
Patrick James Buckley, B.S., 1999, The Pennsylvania State University
Jennifer Clare Burke, B.A., Temple University; M.i',, Chestnut Hill College
Kristine Laurel Calalang, B.A., 1998, The College of New Jersey
Elizabeth Marie Cameron, B.S., 2001, University of North Dakota.
Brendan Michael Campbell, B.A., 1998, Boston College
Leah Shante Carpenter, B.S.B.A., 2001, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Kenneth Eugene Carraway, B.A., 1991, University of Central Florida
Maureen Ann Carroll, B.A,, 2001, LaSalle University
Michael Joseph Casson, B,A,, 2001, Villanova University
Stephen Angelo Catarinella, B,S,, 2001, The Pennsylvania State University
Sarah Beth Cavanaugh, B,A,, 2001, The Pennsylvania State University
Charles Peter Charpentier, B.A,, 1998, Boston College
Christy Ann Cheever, B,S,, 1997, The Pennsylvania State University
Adam Jonathan Chesnick, B,A., 2000, Emory University
Carolyn Marie Chopko, B.S.. 1997, Villanova University
Michael Andrew Clayton, H, B.S., 2000, The Pennsylvania State University
Sarah Elizabeth Cox, B.A., 1999, College of the Holy Cross
Katherine Averill Crawford, B.A., 1999. Dickinson College
Ava Rae D'Amato, B.A., 2000, LaSalle University
John M. D'Amelio, Jr., B.A., 2001, Lafayette College
Heather Michelle d'Aubermont, B.A., 2000, University of Pennsylvania
Zachary Scott Davis, B.A., 2001, University of California
Valerie Michele DeFontes, B.A.. 2001. University of Delaware
Adam Michael Dejohn, B.S., 2001. The Slate University of New Jersey Rutgers
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Joseph Louis DeNaples, B.A., 2001, University of Scranton
Christopher Paul Derby, B.S., 1976, Lehigh University; M.B.A., 1981, The Pennsylvania State University
Erica Elizabeth Deswert, B.A,, 2001, Ursinus College
Brian L. Dingman, B.A., 1997, Boston College
Mary Charlotte Doherty, B.A., 2001, Franklin & Marshall College
Beth Lillian Domenick, B.A., 2001, The George Washington University
Cathy Ann Donlin, B.A., 2001, Wilkes University
Jamie Dudek, B.A., 1995, Boston University
Patrick Timothy Duffy, B.A., 1999, Villanova University
Leigh Davis Eichelberger, B.S., 2001, University of South Carolina
Richard Joseph Emhof, B.S., 1999, The Pennsylvania State University
Lauren Jane Esposito, B.A., 2001, University of Notre Dame
David Joseph Falcone, B.A., 2001, St. Mary's College of Maryland
Anthony Peter Faranda-Diedrich, B.S., 2001, The Pennsylvania State University
Maren Ferro, B.A., 2001, Villanova University
Susan Roberts Fiorentino, B.A., 1986, West Chester University of Pennsylvania; M.A., 1988, Villanova University
Mark R. Fischer, Jr., B.S., 2001, Widener University
Chrisovalante P. Fliakos, B.A., 2001, Moravian College
Kristen Leigh Foley, B.S., 2000, Bridgewater State College
David B. Forbes, B.A., 2000, Susquehanna University
Jessica Jane Frisch, B.A., 2000, West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Samantha Elizabeth Fry, B.A., 2001, Villanova University
Matthew David Garson, B.A., 2000. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Rosely George, B.S., 2001, Drexel University
Adam Christian Gerber, B.A., 2000, Wheaton College
Jonathan H. Gerstein, B.A., 2001, University of Pennsylvania
Timothy C. Gibbs, B.A., 1999, Millersville University
Kristin Leigh Gilbert, B.A., 2001, Susquehanna University
Matthew Brian Ginsburg, B.A., 2001, Muhlenberg College
Kevin Lynott Golden, B.A., 2001, College of the Holy Cross
Remy Anna Grossman, B.A., 2001, The University of Vermont
Gisselle D. Guerrero, B.A., 1999, Seton Hall University
Joseph Roger Haftek, Jr., B.A., 1999, Villanova University
Michael Matthew Harrington, B.A., 1998, Boston College
Andrew Douglas Hart, B.A., 2001, The University of Vermont
Brian David Hartshorn, B.A., 2001. Villanova University
Charity Ann Heidenthal, B.A., 2001, Dickinson College
Kimberly Nicole Henderson, B.A., 2000, University of Virginia
Christopher Albert Ho, B.S.. 1991, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Keith Brander Hofmann, B.S.B.A., 2001, Bucknell University
William Hudson Hofmann, B.A., 2001, Lafayette College
Steven Robert Horst, B.S., 2001, Lebanon Valley College
Amanda Jean Houpt, B.A., 2000. University of Pittsburgh
John Joseph lannozzi, B.A., 2001, Villanova University
Joseph Thomas Imperiale, B.A,, 2001, Dickinson College
George O. Iwu, B.S., 2000, Thomas Jefferson University
Samantha Geanne Johnson, B.A., 2001, The Pennsylvania State University
Kimberly Victoria Jordan, B.A., 1999, University of Carolina
Andrew Seth Kadish, B.A., 2001, University of Pennsylvania
Thomas Kamvosoulis, B.A., 2000, Villanova University
Brya Michele Keilson, B.A., 1999, HaverfordCollege
Erin Kathleen Kelley, B.A., 2001, Villanova University
Eileen Cecilia Kelly, B.A., 2000, Villanova University
Kristien Marie Kelly, B.S., 1998, Bucknell University
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Patrick Oliver Kerwin, B.A., 2001, Franklin & Marshall College
Anjali Sudhakar Kharod, B.A., 2001, The College of William & Mary
Thomas Connolly Kinney, B.A., 2001, Villanova University
Katie B. Kitsko, B.A., 2001, John Carroll University
Brian Michael Knapp, B.A., 2001, Pace University
Benjamin Charles Knuth, B.A., 1998, Gettysburg College
Charles J. Kocher, B.A.. 2001, Georgetmvn University
Dana Marie Kolesar, B.Che., 2001, University of Delaware
E. David Krulewicz, B.A., 2001, Franklin & Marshall College
Mahir S. Kucukalic, B.A., 2001, Cornell University
Andrew Dennis La Fiura, B.A., 2001, Boston College
Sean Michael Langenus, B.A., 2001, Villanova University
Mark Ethan Levengood, B.A., 2001, Wheaton College
Krystina Lopez de Quintana, B.A., 2001, Loyola University
Kellie M. MacCready, E.A., 2001, Saint Joseph's University
Skye Louise MacDonald, A.B., 2001, Bowdoin College
Andrew Maguire, B.A., 1999, University of Richmond
Roberte Marie Denise Makowski,
1977, University of Ottawa; M.S., 1981, University of Ottawa; Ph.D., 1987, University of Saskatchewan
Elias T. Manos, B.A., 2000, The Pennsylvania State University
Erica Paradis Marchetti, B.S., 2001, West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Patricia Ann Marckesano, B.S., 2001, Lehigh University
Christopher John Marcucci, B.A., 2001, Franklin & Marshall College
Timothy Scott Martin, B.S., 2001, University of Delaware
Sarah Nicole Martine, B.A., 2001, Villanova University
Margaret M. Maucher, B.A,, 2001, University of Delaware
Nichelle Danielle Maultsby, B./l., 2001, University of Maryland, College Park
Michael Sloan McCarter, B,A., 2001, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Lauren Jean McCloskey, B.S., 2001, University of Delaware
Jared Dylan McCutchen, B.A., 2001, James Madison University
Kelly Kristine McDermott, B.A., 2001, Providence College
Stephen G. McDonald, B.A., 1999, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Michael Patrick Mcllhinney, 5.5., 1999, Ursinus College
Kathryn L. McKee, B.A.. 2001, The Pennsylvania State University
Stephen James McKinnon, B.A., 2001, Bowdoin College
Christine Anne McLaughlin, B.A., 2000, Lehigh University
William Tracy Medlin, IV, B.A., 2001, High Point University
Justin R. Miller, B.A., 2001, The University of Oklahoma
Monica May Mintz, B.A., 2001, University of Delaware
Stephen Mark Molitoris, B.A., 2001, University of Scranton; M.A., 2001, University of Scranton
Douglas Joseph Montalbano, B.S., 2001, Villanova University
Amanda Michelle Morgan, B.A., 2001, The Pennsylvania State University
Matthew Clausen Mousley, B.A,, 2001, Franklin & Marshall College
Christopher Dolan Mudd, B,A,, 2001, University of Notre Dame
Michele Louise Muldoon, B.A,, 1997, University of Delaware
Timothy Michael Mulvaney, B.A,, 2000, Haverford College
Anneliese Munczinski, B,A,, 2001, The College of William & Mary
Heather Halvorson Munoz, B,A,, 2000, Oregon State University
Karen Stacey Nabholz, B,A,, 2001, University of Virginia
Melissa Kelly Nagata, B.A., 1997, LaSalle University
John Benjamin Nevius, B.A., 2001, Elizabethtown College
Seth Andrew Niederman, B.S., 2001, Lehigh University
Meredith Warner Nissen, B.S., 2001, Cornell University
Jeffrey Fala Norcross, E.A., 1998, University of Virginia
Edward L. Nurick, B.A., 1998, University of Pennsylvania
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Annemarie Pantina, B.A., 2001, Villanwa University
Yona Park, B.A,, 1999, Bryti Maur College
Craig Alix Penny, B.A., 1999, Washington & Lee University
Tara Grace Perillo, B.A., 1998, Colgate University; Al.5.5., 2000, Bryn Maur College
Julie D. PfafF, B.A., 1996, University of Delaware; M.A., 2001, West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Patrick Michael Phillips, B.A., 1999, University of Notre Dame
Samantha Amy Pitts-Kiefer, B.A., 1999, St. Olaf College
Sarah Nicole Ponzio, B.A., 2001, University of Delaware
Allison S. Popen, B.S., 2001, Saint Joseph's University
David 1. Presley, B.A,, 2001, University of Washington
Anitra Rochelle Price-Thomas, B.A., 2001, Johns Hopkins University
Stephanie Irene Pugliese, B.A., 2001, The Pennsylvania State University
Elizabeth Kathryn Pulbratek, B.A., 2001, Williams College
Matthew Flarys Quigg, B.A., 2000, Central Washington University
Cheryl Anne Rarick, B.A., 1997, The Pennsylvania State University
Christopher A. Reidhead, B.A., 1997, Hartwick College
Martha Frances Reilly, B.A., 1998, Lehigh University
John James Reyle, B.A., 2001, Colgate University
Sarah Kimetha Richards, B.A., 2000, Boston College
Daniel Richard Roberts, B.S., 2000, Villanwa University
Michael Keith Roberts, II, B.A., 2000, Appalachian State University
Clark E)anby Robertson, B.A., 1996, Dickinson College
Michael James Rocco, B.A., 1999, LaSalle University
Elisa Cara Romano, B.A., 2001, Lafayette College
Vincent Anthony Rongione, B.A., 2000, Villanwa University
Jessica Kelly Roscoe, B.A,, 1999, The Pennsylvania State University
Blake William Rush, B.S., 1998, Shippenshurg University; B.A., 2000, Moravian College
Joshua Baker Ryan, B.S., 2000, The Pennsylvania State University
Jill Renee Santomero, A.B,, 2001, Cornell University
Katy Elizabeth Santry, B.A., 1999, Franklin & Marshall College
Michael R. Sarno, B.S., 2001, The College of New Jersey
Eric James Schaal, B.E., 1997, Vanckrbilt University
Brad Michael Scheller, B.S., 2001, Lehigh University
Brady J. Schlack, B.A., 2001, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
E)avid Andrew Schneider, B.S., 1998, University of Utah
Richard Joseph Schrider, B.A., 2001, University of Delaware
Brian Joseph Seidel, B.A,, 1994, Kutztown University
Jarrod Devon Shaw, B.S., 2001, The Pennsylvania State University
Tracy A. Sheridan, B.A., 2001, American University
Beth Rose Silverman, B.A., 2001, Gettysburg College
S. Graham Simmons, III, B.A., 2001 Roanoke College
Sean Walker Sloan, B.A., 2001, Susquehanna University
Megan Mewhinney Smale, B.A., 2000, Occidental College
Amanda Maria Smothers, B.S., 2001, Syracuse University
Dana Michele Spring, B.S., 2001, University of Delaware
Patrice Suzanne Stappert, B.S., 2001, York College
Mitchell Adam Sterling, B.B.A., 1999, Emory University
Joseph Frank Stoehr, B.A., 2001, The State University of New Jersey, Rutgers
Nicholas John Stratis, B.A., 2001, University of Pennsylvania
Todd Harris Surden, B.A., 2001, Columbia University in the City of New York; B.A., 2001, TheJewish Theological Seminary
Aimee McCann Taylor, B.B.A., 1999, Temple University
April Christina Tellam, B.A., 2001, Vanderhilt University
James Patrick Tolerico, B.A., 2001, University of Pittsburgh
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Haviv Elana Trocki-Videll, B.A., 2000, Bryn Mawr College; M.A., 2001, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Erin Qthleen Truban, B.S., 2000, University of Virginia
Elizabeth Ann Varnum, B.A., 2001, University of Virginia
Jamie Philip Vaughan, B.A., 2001, Villanova University
Jason Nicholas Vishio, B.A., 2000, Gettysburg College
Lesley M. Walker, B.S., 2001, Pennsylvania State University
Bryan Robert Weaver, B.A., 2001, University of Southern California
Marc Evan Weitzman, B.S., 1996, Northwestern University
Elizabeth Ann Wickert, B.A., 1999, Syracuse University
Zachary Roman Wilcha, B.A., 2000, Saint Joseph's University
Akesha LaCrysta Williams, B.B.A., 2001, Temple University
Natasha Sabrina Williams, B.A., 1997, Temple University
Donald Gregory Willis, B.A., 1997, Fairfield University
Amanda Marie Winfree, B.A., 1997, University of Virginia
Steven Anthony Worster, B.A., 2001, The Ohio State University
Tsung-Hui Yang, B.A., 1996, Trinity College
Stefanie Ann Zarych, B.A., 2000, Fairfield University
Erik Aaron Zarychta, B.S.. 1999, The Pennsylvania State University
Margaret Alexandra Ziemianek, B.A., 2000, Villanova University
Jordan Craig Zitron, B.A., 2001, University of Virginia
VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
AND THE COLLEGE OF COMMERCE AND FINANCE
JOINT PROGRAM IN LAW AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
JURIS DOCTOR DEGREES
MAY 21, 2004
Julie Alissa Boncarosky, B.S., 2001, Washington & Lee University
Carrie A. Brown, B.S., 2001, Lehigh University
Angela Marie Catanach, B.S., 2001, University of Virginia
Aaron Reid Chacker, B.S., 2001, The George Washington University
Bina K. Desai, B.A., 2001, Seton Hall University
Thomas Fitzpatrick, B.S., 2001, Villanova University
Ricky Mario Guerra, B.S., 1999, The University of Texas at Austin
Christopher David Hill, B.S., 2000, Bucknell University
Jeanna Marie Kiker, B.A., 2001, Holy Family College
Michael H. Leibowitz, B.A., 2000, American University
Michael John Leininger, B.A., 2001, DeSales University
Michael F. McDonald, B.A., 1999, College of the Holy Cross
Melissa Anne Merkel, B.S., 1999, The Pennsylvania State University
Steven Brian Mills, B.S., 1996, United States Military Academy
JennaferM. Norley, B.S., 1999, Widener University
August J. Ober, IV, B.A., 2001, West Chester University of Pennsylvania
John Christopher Pilato, III, B.S., 1999, Villanwa University
Matthew Milhollin Pilcher B.S., 2000, University of Maryland
Hara Lauren Podel, B.S., 2001, University of Florida
Andrew David Santana, B.B.A., 2001, The George Washington University
Karen Louise Slotsky, B.S., 2001, Mary Washington College
Mary Elizabeth St. John, B.B.A,, 1997, Ursinus College
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VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW AND DREXEL UNIVERSITY
JOINT PROGRAM IN LAW AND PSYCHOLOGY
JURIS DOCTOR DEGREES
MAY 21, 2004
John Christian Dolores, B.A., 1999, Bucknell University
Abbe Irene Egan, B.A., 1996, Bryn Maur College; M.A., 1999, JohnJay College of Criminal Justice
Heather Marie Hulse, B.A., 1994, West Virginia University
Tammy Denise Lander, B.S., 1996, Texas Tech University; M.i'., 1999, University of Texas at San Antonio; Af.i',, 2003, Drexel University
MASTER OF LAWS IN TAXATION
SEPTEMBER 1,2003
Christopher, J. Ahern, B.S., 1997, Kings College; J.D., 2002, Widener University School of Law
Brian J. Halsey, B.A., 1993, Shippenshurg University; J.D., 1996, Widener University School of Law
David Christopher Kaleda, B.A., 1992, College of New Jersey; J.D., 1996. Duquesne University School of Law
Daniel Joseph Kvarta, B.S., 1999, Rutgers University; J.D., 2002. Rutgers University School of Law
Gregory Stephen Martinelli, B.A., 1988, University of Notre Dame; J.D.. 1991, Widener University School of Law; M.S.E.L., 1996, Vermont Law School
Robert Paul McKeon, B.S., 1996, Villanova University; J.D., 1999, Seton Hall University Law School
Helen H. Son, B.B. A., 1992, Pace University; J.D., 1995, Rutgers University School of Law
Panayiotis Voutsinas, B.S., 1998. St. Joseph's University;J.D., 2001, Villanova University School of Law; M.B.A., 2002, Villanova University
Mary Jo Yesville, B.S.Ed., 1974, University of Delaware; M.Ed., 1978, Salisbury State University; J.D., 1988, Widener University School of Law
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John R. Allison, B.A.. 1976, Yale University;J.D., 1979, Boston University
Angela Renee Dean, B.A., 1992, Temple University; J.D., 1996, Villanova University School of Law
Joseph G. Dolan, B.S., 1986, Saint Peter's College; J.D., 1992, Seton Hall University
Farrah Erin Ferguson, B.S., 1999, Northeastern University; J.D., 2002, Widener University School of Law
Rachel Fitoussi, B.A., 1979, Hartwick College;J.D., 1984, Villanova University
Roger J. Harrington, Jr., B.S., 1996, Georgetown University; J.D., 2000, Villanova University School of Law; M.B.A., 2000, Villanova University
Ronald F. Kidd, Jr., B.S., 1982, Villanova University; J.D., 1992, Widener Univerity School of Law
Lisa Dawn Miller, B.G.S., 1988, University of Maryland, College Park; J.D., 1992. Widener University School of Law
Kevin Armand Milligan, B.A., 1990, Northwestern University; J.D.. 1995, University of Pittsburgh
Karen Patricia Muroski, B.A., 1995. King's College; J.D., 1999, Widener Univerity School of Law
Richard J. Nocella, B.S., 1992, LaSalle University; J.D., 1997, Widener Univerity School of Law
Todd Michael Pinarchick, B.A., 1997, Rutgers University; J.D., 2002, Rutgers-Newark School of Law
Dina M. Russell, B.B.A., 1993, Temple University; J.D., 1998, Temple University, James E. Beasley School of Law
Dirk M. Simpson, B.A., 1996, Colgate University; J.D., 1999, Villanova University School of Law
Raymond F. Szafran, Jr., B.S., 1998, LaSalle University; J.D., 2001, Temple University, James E. Beasley School of Law; M.B.A., 2001, Temple University
Leonard Lin Hower Wang, B.S., 1992, University of Scranton; M.B.A., 1994, Marywood University; J.D., 1996, Widener U niverity School of Law
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Caroline Hyman Brooks, B.A., 1985, Albright College; J.D., 1988, University of Pittsburgh Law School
Kieran Patrick CunnifFe, B.A., 1991, St. Joseph's University; J.D., 1994, Rutgers-Camden School of Law
Anish Pravin Patel, B.B. A., 1999, Baylor University; J.D., 2000, Baylor University Law School
Mary Ann Kenny Pidgeon, B.A., 1972, University of Pittsburgh; J.D., 1975, Rutgers-Newark School of Law
Anthony S. Rachuba, IV, B.A., 1998, Mount St. Mary's College; J.D., 2001, Villanova University School of Law
James C. Smith, Jr., B.A., 1989, University of Delaware; M.B.A.. 1993. Pennsylvania State University; J.D., 1998, Widener University School of Law
Demetrios H. Tsarouhis, B.A., 1996, Pennsylvania State University; J.D., 1999, Villanova University School of Law
Marc William Vestal, B.A., 1992, University of California; J.D., 1999, U niversity of Richmond
Laura Daria Warren, B.A., 1992, Douglas College, Rutgers University; J.D., 1995, Rutgers-Camden School of Law
Thomas Michael Zampieri, B.A., 1999, Hobart College; J.D., 2001, St. Thomas University
Adi Zimmerman, B.S., 1999. State University of New York; J.D., 2002, University of Arizona
ACADEMIC REGALIA
History
The Gown
The Cap
The Hood
The Coif
The Cord
In England the history of academic dress reaches back to the
early days of the oldest schools. As early as the second half of the fourteenth
century, the statutes of certain colleges prohibited "excess in apparel" and
required the wearing of a long gown. It is still an open question as to
whether academic dress finds its sources chiefly in ecclesiastical or in civil­
ian dress. It is often suggested that gowns and hoods were the simplest,
most effective method of staying warm in the unheated, stone buildings
which housed medieval scholars.
The gowns used in American academic ceremonies vary according to the
highest degree awarded to the wearer. The gown for the bachelor's degree
has pointed sleeves. It is designed to be worn closed. The gown for the mas­
ter's degree has an oblong sleeve. The rear part of its oblong shape is square
cut and the front has an arc cut away. Master's gowns may be worn open or
closed. The doctoral gown is a more elaborate costume faced down the front
with black velvet and across the sleeves with three bars of the same; these
facings and crossbars may be of velvet of the color distinctive to the field of
study to which the degree pertains. The doctoral gown has bell-shaped
sleeves and may be worn open or closed. Some institutions have authorized
doctoral gowns in colors other than the customary black.
The mortarboard cap is standard, although soft square-topped caps are
permissible. Recipients of doctorates may wear a gold tassel fastened to the
middle point of the top of the cap; all others wear black. At
Commencement, graduates wear the tassel on the right side, moving it to
the left when their degree is conferred. Faculty participating in academic
ceremonies wear the tassel to the left throughout the proceedings.
The hoods are lined in silk with the official color or colors of the institution
which granted the highest degree held by the wearer; more than one color
is shown by division of the field color in a variety of ways, such as by
chevron or chevrons.
The American Order of the Coif the distinguished national legal honor
society, draws its name and inspiration from the English Order of the Coif
the most ancient and one of the most honored institutions of the common
law. For centuries, members of the Order of the Coif had the sole right to
appear as barristers in the Court of Common Pleas, and judges were drawn
exclusively from this group. The Coif itself is a small round piece of cloth.
It traces its origin to the cap all members of the English Order wore.
The cap or coif was originally of white lawn or silk, forming a close-fitting
hood. Later, when wigs came into fashion, the coif was changed to a circu­
lar piece of white lawn or silk, fashioned to the top of the wig. Members
of the Order of the Coif wear the white round piece of cloth on top of the
academic cap whenever academic garb is worn.
Cords worn on academic apparel are reminiscent of the cleric's stole.
Recipients of the Law School's Dorothy Day Award wear intertwined cords
of blue signifying Villanova and silver signifying service.
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The colors signifying degrees granted are as follows
Accountancy — Drab
Agriculture — Maize
Anthropology — Gold
Architecture — Blue Violet
Arts - White
Auditory — Rhcxles Blue
Biochemistry — Gold
Business Administration — Drab
Chiropractic - Grey
City Planning - Blue Violet
Civil Engineering - Orange
Commerce — Drab Beige
Communication — Crimson
Counseling & Guidance — Light Blue
Dentistry — Lilac
Divinity — Scarlet
Dramatic Arts — Brown
Economics — Copper
Education - Light Blue
Engineering - Orange
English - White
Fine Arts — Brown
Foreign Service — Peacock Blue
Forestry — Russet
History — White
Home Economics — Maroon
Horticulture — Maize
Humanities — White
Journalism - Crimson
Law — Purple
Letters — White
Library Science — Lemon
Literature — White
Medicine - Hunter Green
Music - Pink
Nursing - Apricot
Oratory - Silver
Optometry — Seafoam
Pharmacy - Olive Green
Philosophy Ph.D. - Dark Blue
Physical Education - Sage Green
Physical Therapy — Teal
Public Administration — Peacock Blue
Public Health - Salmon
Physics — Gold
Science — Gold
Social Work - Citron
Speech - Silver
Theology - Scarlet
Urban Planning — Blue Violet
Veterinary Science — Grey
Villanwa University School of Law is a Catholic and Augustinian institution that
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seeks to reflect the spirit of St. Augustine by the cultivation of knowledge, by respect
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respect should animate every aspect of the law school's life
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