Roanoke College
One Hundred Sixty-eighth Year
Commencement Program
Saturday, the First of May
Two Thousand and Ten
Order of Commencement Exercises
10:00 A.m.
Indoor
viewing of commencement exercises is available in
and
Olin Theater. The
Colket Student Center, Massengill Auditorium,
Salem Civic Center.
inclement weather location is the
PRELUDE
Roanoke College Wind Ensemble
Dr. Joseph L. Blaha, Director
PROCESSIONAL: “Pomp and Circumstance”
Sir Edward Elgar
(The audience will rise when the academic procession enters and
remain standing through the singing of “America the Beautiful.”)
THE BELL DECLARATIONMr. William M. Bolling, President of the Senior Class
THE INVOCATION
The Rev. R. Paul Henrickson
Timothy L. Pickle, Jr. & Timothy L. Pickle, III, Dean of the Chapel
“America the Beautiful”
1. O beautiful for spacious skies
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!
2. O
beautiful for patriot dream
That sees beyond the years
Thine alabaster cities gleam
Undimmed by human tears!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!
(Be seated.)
WELCOMEMr. Michael C. Maxey, President of the College
VALEDICTORY ADDRESS
Stephen Charles Soltis, Vinton, Virginia
PRESENTATION OF SENIOR CLASS GIFTMr. Bolling
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESSMr. John Jacob Scherer, IV ’62
CONFERRING OF THE HONORARY DEGREESMr. Maxey with Mr. Robert E. Wortmann
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Doctor of Laws:
Douglas Warren Ayres
Sedona, Arizona
Dr. Richard A. Smith
Vice President and Dean of the College
Doctor of Humane Letters:
John Jacob Scherer, IV
Seattle, Washington
Dr. Hans M. Zorn, Chair and Professor
Religion and Philosophy Department
Doctor of Commerce:
Thomas Dinsmore Steele
Moneta, Virginia
Dr. Chris M. McCart, Professor
Business Administration and Economics Department
CONFERRING OF DEGREESMr. Maxey with Dr. Smith
and Ms. Leah Russell, Associate Dean and Registrar
ALMA MATER HYMN
(Please stand and join the Choir in the singing of the Alma Mater.)
Written by Dr. Frank M. Williams
Roanoke College Choir
Dr. Jeffrey R. Sandborg, Director
Deep in our hearts, a flame is softly burning.
Deep in our thoughts, the mem’ries are returning.
Bells that are ringing, choirs that are singing,
Bring back the joys that we have known.
Learning to live, and loving as we’re learning.
Seeking to find the truths for which we’re yearning.
Years come and go, but we’ll always know
That dear old Roanoke served us well.
To live once more, here in these hallowed halls.
To know once again all the joys that we used to know!
Some day the winter of life will pass before us.
Then we’ll remember the place that proudly bore us.
Then we’ll remember Alma Mater.
Then we’ll remember Thee.
THE BENEDICTION
The Rev. Henrickson
(The audience will remain standing until the academic procession has departed. All graduates and their guests are invited to attend the
Celebration Light Luncheon on the Back Quad. If Commencement is moved to the Salem Civic Center due to inclement weather, the
luncheon will be held in the Roanoke College Colket Center. Lunch will be served for two hours following the Commencement exercise.)
RECESSIONAL
Roanoke College Wind Ensemble
CHIEF MARSHAL – Dr. Jack Steehler
ASSOCIATE CHIEF MARSHAL – Dr. Chris Lee
MARSHALS – Dr. Brent Adkins, Dr. Rama Balasubramanian, Dr. José Bañuelos-Montes, Dr. Marit Berntson,
Dr. Chris Buchholz, Prof. James Buriak, Prof. Sharon Gibbs, Dr. Gary Hollis, Dr. Gordon Marsh,
Dr. Leslie Murrill, Dr. Steven Powers, Dr. Marilee Ramesh, Prof. Katherine Shortridge, Dr. Gail Steehler,
Dr. Anita Turpin, Dr. Dana-Linn Whiteside, Dr. Harry Wilson
FLAG BEARERS – Mr. Timothy Price-O’Brien ’10; Ms. Kelly Rosa Villanueva ’10
Honorary Degree Recipients
Douglas Warren Ayres ’53
Douglas Warren Ayres is a retired public administrator and consultant. A native of White
Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, he was a private in the U.S. Army and later served in
the Air Force, where he rose to the rank of major. He attended Roanoke College for two
years and completed the Bachelor of Arts in political science at the University of North
Carolina-Chapel Hill, where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. He received his Master
of Public Administration from Syracuse University.
Mr. Ayres began his career in public administration by working part-time in the Salem
town manager’s office while he was a student. He also worked on The Brackety-Ack and ran
track for Coach Homer Bast. In 1954, he was hired as Salem’s town clerk. Two years later,
he moved to Chicago to work with the Public Administration Service, an international governmental consulting
organization. In this position, he assisted in drawing up the constitutions for both Alaska and Hawaii upon their
transitions into statehood. He was the only person to work on both of these historic documents.
Mr. Ayres has served as consultant to numerous governments, including the government of Venezuela. He advised on
and wrote major portions of nine city charters, including Oak Ridge, Tennessee; Richland, Washington; and several
cities in Venezuela. He also helped to reorganize numerous other governmental jurisdictions, including the Province
of New Brunswick, Canada.
Mr. Ayres has served as city manager in Melbourne, Florida; Salem, Oregon; and Inglewood, California. He was
a professor of public administration at California State University-Long Beach and at the University of Southern
California. He was the western director for the Public Administration Service and chairman of the governmental
consulting firm Management Services Institute, Inc., in Anaheim, California. Mr. Ayres has authored several books:
Right in the City: a Dog’s Tale, Volumes I and II; The Local Government Joke Box; and Undaunted Curiosity: Boating
America’s Coasts and Waterways, Volumes I and II.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Ayres has been recognized by his peers for his outstanding contributions. In 1975,
he received the Marshall E. Dimock Award from The American Society of Public Administrators for one of his
published articles. In 1963, he was named Most Outstanding Finance Man in America by the Municipal Finance
Officers Association, and in 1965, he was named Most Outstanding Young Man in Oregon.
A past member of the Roanoke College President’s Advisory Board, Mr. Ayres belongs to the Society of 1842 and is
a Lifetime Distinguished Associate of the College. In 2008, Mr. Ayres established The Dr. M. Paul Capp Scholarship
in honor of his classmate, Kappa Alpha fraternity brother, and friend.
Roanoke College honors Mr. Ayres for his outstanding service to cities and states of the United States and abroad
and for his dedication to his alma mater.
John Jacob Scherer, IV ’62
John Jacob Scherer is founder of The Scherer Leadership Center and author of the best-selling
book, Five Questions That Change Everything. A native of Richmond, Virginia, he was named
one of America’s Top 100 Thought Leaders for 2008 by Personal Excellence magazine. His firm
specializes in executive and leadership development, conflict resolution, and personal and
organizational transformation. Mr. Scherer works with clients across the country and around the
world, including Aetna, Boeing, Ford, Marriott, Microsoft, Nissan, the Canadian government,
the U.S. Army, and the U.S. Naval Weapons Center.
At Roanoke, Mr. Scherer was president of the Honor Council and vice president of the student
body. He was a brother in the Kappa Alpha fraternity and swam on the Roanoke College swim
team under Coach Fran Ramser. A 1962 honor graduate of Roanoke College, Mr. Scherer subsequently graduated from
the U.S. Naval Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island. He served as a combat officer aboard the USS Eaton
(DD-150), receiving commendations for his work in anti-submarine warfare air control and intelligence. After his Navy
discharge, Mr. Scherer earned his Master of Divinity at Lutheran Theological Seminary in 1970. During his intern year
at seminary, he conducted one of the nation’s first street ministries in Norfolk, Virginia. He served as chaplain at Cornell
University in Ithaca, New York, from 1970 to 1973.
(continued)
Honorary Degree Recipients
John Jacob Scherer, IV (continued)
In 1973, Mr. Scherer became the associate director of The Leadership Institute of Spokane, and in 1979, he founded
John Scherer and Associates, now known as The Scherer Leadership Center. Mr. Scherer has authored over one hundred
articles and numerous audio and video programs. He also wrote the book Work and the Human Spirit. He authored two
chapters in the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work book. Mr. Scherer has been a magician since he was 12 years
old and continues to perform magic in his speeches and presentations.
Mr. Scherer formed a partnership in 2008 with Pathways Polska, a Krakow-based training company, and has been living
and working in Poland. He is a member of The World Business Academy and the Organizational Development Network
and a co-founder of The Global Alliance.
Mr. Scherer comes from a long line of distinguished Roanoke College graduates. Four generations of Scherers have
attended Roanoke College, including Mr. Scherer’s great-grandfather, the Reverend Dr. John J. Scherer, who helped
found Marion College in Smyth County. His great-grandfather and his grandfather were given honorary degrees from
Roanoke College as well. Mr. Scherer is a former member of the Roanoke College President’s Advisory Board and has
served on the National Associates Committee. He was honored as a Sesquicentennial Distinguished Alumnus in 1992.
Roanoke College honors Mr. Scherer for his outstanding service to the United States, his international commitment to
leadership development, and his dedication to his alma mater.
Thomas Dinsmore Steele
Thomas Dinsmore Steele is credited with shaping the face of the Roanoke Valley. Through
his pioneering in retail and real estate development, he built Crossroads and Tanglewood
malls. Jeffersonian in the expanse of his intellect, interests, and abilities, he also enjoyed an
accomplished and varied career in Virginia and Kansas as a cattle rancher and breeder and as a
horse breeder. Always one to better his community, he also served Roanoke College and other
agencies in the Roanoke Valley as a leader and volunteer.
Mr. Steele is a native of Mullens, West Virginia, and served in the U.S. Navy. He was stationed
on the USS New Jersey and the ATA 200 in the Pacific during World War II. After attending
Culver Military Academy, he earned an Artium Baccalaureatus degree from Harvard in 1947
and a Master of Science degree from Virginia Tech in 1952.
An active promoter of beef cattle performance testing, he helped establish the Virginia Beef Cattle Improvement
Association. In 1990, that organization honored Steele and his son, Roger Steele, among its Seedstock Producers of the
Year. In 2007, Mr. Steele was inducted into the Angus Heritage Foundation for his significant contributions of time,
knowledge, and efforts to the improvement and advancement of the Angus breed.
Mr. Steele served for 18 years on the Roanoke County Planning Commission, where he fulfilled multiple terms as
chairman. He was president of the Roanoke Valley Homebuilders Association and is the founder of the Virginia Arabian
Horse Association. He also is a founding member and past president of Roanoke Valley Cable Television. Mr. Steele has
held leadership positions in many other organizations, including the Virginia Agriculture Development Authority, the
YMCA, and Crestar Bank.
Mr. Steele served on the Roanoke College Board of Trustees from October 1981 until his retirement in June of 2009,
most recently as Vice Chair. He also has served on the board’s Investment Committee and the Executive Leadership
Committee. He has been Chair of the Executive Committee and Chair of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, where
he has been a guiding force in enhancing the physical plant of the College.
Roanoke College honors Mr. Steele for his outstanding accomplishments in the Roanoke Valley and to his profession, for
his work as a rancher, breeder, and developer, and for his dedicated commitment to Roanoke College.
Degrees Conferred in Course
Degrees with distinction: cum laude (minimum 3.4 gpa); magna cum laude (minimum 3.7 gpa); summa cum laude (minimum 3.9 gpa)
Valedictorian
Stephen Charles Soltis, Vinton, Virginia
Salutatorians
Lauren Jean Price, Farmville, Virginia
Derek Paul Spangler, Roanoke, Virginia
Bachelor
Tamara Cristina Alcalde
Jesse Sanford Allen
Nicole Elizabeth Allen
Benjamin Castagna Alter
Paul Aaron Amestoy
Kristen Marie Annis
Cathrine Juanita Anthony, cum laude
Vernon James Armour
Anticipated August Graduate
Gwendolyn Hill Avery
Ki-Nam Bae
Meghan Amber Barnes
Samantha Marlene Beard
Thomas Ray Beasley
Richard M. Benincasa
Preston Elizabeth Bertles
Heidi Alexandra Bierbower
William Matthew Bolling
Anticipated August Graduate
Olivia Grace Bono
Laura Michele Bowman, cum laude
MaDee Nicole Boxler
Sarah Louise Brackett
Anthony Brantley
Christine Barbano Burke
Erin Maria Burnop
Andrea Lynn Byrd
Lauren Elizabeth Camac
Anticipated August Graduate
Luke Christopher Campbell, cum laude
Madison Anne Campbell
Marett Bently Carey
Anticipated August Graduate
Taylor Renee Carlson
Travis Leigh Chaplin
Jonathan Kwang Cho
Anticipated August Graduate
of
Arts
Criminal Justice
Philosophy
Psychology
English
Political Science
Criminal Justice, Sociology
Sociology
History
Alexandria, Virginia
Whitefield, Maine
Sandston, Virginia
S. Glastonbury, Connecticut
Houston, Texas
Mesa, Colorado
Roanoke, Virginia
Lake Bluff, Illinois
English
Theatre Arts
Psychology
Sociology
English
International Relations
Sociology
Psychology
Economics
Mountain Lakes, New Jersey
Seoul, Korea
Roanoke, Virginia
Myersville, Maryland
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Greenwich, Connecticut
Palm Beach, Florida
Pennington, New Jersey
Bedford, Virginia
International Relations
Biology
Criminal Justice, Psychology
Psychology
Economics
Philosophy
Psychology
Spanish
History
English
Art
Art, French
Sociology
History
Art
Bernardsville, New Jersey
New Castle, Virginia
Fishersville, Virginia
Semora, North Carolina
Barrington, Rhode Island
Warwick, Maryland
Blacksburg, Virginia
Burlington, North Carolina
Salem, Virginia
Vinton, Virginia
Kennebunkport, Maine
Indialantic, Florida
Silver Spring, Maryland
Rockbridge Baths, Virginia
Clifton, Virginia
Elected to Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society • Elected to Alpha Chi National Honor Society
Elected to Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society * Honors Program Graduate n December 2009 Graduate
Bachelor
Jeanine Hope Clark
Michael Thomas Clark
Monique Renee Claytor
Anticipated August Graduate
Samantha Boynton Clifford, cum laude
Sara Christine Clifton
Eric Stephen Coleman
• Rachel Kristin Collie, summa cum laude
Ashlin Bobbi Marie Collins
Ruth Anne Condro
Alexander Jameson Corsetti
Andrew Jacob Cullen
James Hamilton Cunningham
•
* Gregory Keyl D’Addario, magna cum laude
Caroline E. Dakin
Jessica Michelle DelBuono
Matthew Chilton Delaney
Mark Ian Dennis
Sarah Nash Deyerle
Kristin Renee Dillon
Samantha Nicole Dowling
• * Megan Kathleen Drohan, magna cum laude
Timothy Aaron Dunn
Michael Patrick Dwyer
Anticipated August Graduate
Douglas Wayne Fender, II
Anticipated August Graduate
Caitlin Elizabeth Fewell, cum laude
Teresa Allison Firing
Anticipated August Graduate
Donna Ambrose Fisher
Christopher Ryan Foley
Kaile Marie France
Bethany Anne Frazier, magna cum laude
Alberto Galeana Garcia-Cuervo
Allyson Gloria Gambarani
Christine Doris Gillie
Tessa Louise Giordano
Abbey Faye Greenberg
Elizabeth Kitchin Greer
Joshua Edward Hardy
•
of
Arts
Sociology
Criminal Justice
Spanish
Theatre Arts
Art History
Philosophy
Psychology
Psychology
Criminal Justice
History
Psychology
Theatre Arts
Environmental Policy
Sociology
Business Administration, Spanish
Economics
Philosophy
Art
Psychology
Art
French
Political Science
Psychology
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Sociology
Sociology
Criminal Justice
Spanish
International Relations
Sociology
Criminal Justice
Spanish
Sociology
Psychology
International Relations
* Katherine Elizabeth Hartman, summa cum laude English
Alida Baird Haslett
Psychology
Will Haws Hocker
English
Westfield, New Jersey
Rehoboth, Massachusetts
Roanoke, Virginia
Rumson, New Jersey
Salem, Virginia
Reading, Pennsylvania
Salem, Virginia
Salem, Virginia
Churchville, Maryland
Dover, New Hampshire
Frederick, Maryland
Manchester, Massachusetts
Arlington, Virginia
New Canaan, Connecticut
Riverton, New Jersey
Severna Park, Maryland
Roanoke, Virginia
Hendersonville, North Carolina
Montvale, Virginia
Troutville, Virginia
Wheaton, Illinois
Baltimore, Maryland
Rockville, Maryland
Marion, Virginia
Hickory, North Carolina
Roanoke, Virginia
Eagle Rock, Virginia
Warrenton, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Mexico City, Mexico
Annapolis, Maryland
Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Summit, New Jersey
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Norfolk, Virginia
Severna Park, Maryland
York, Pennsylvania
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Redding, Connecticut
Elected to Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society • Elected to Alpha Chi National Honor Society
Elected to Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society * Honors Program Graduate n December 2009 Graduate
Bachelor
Margaret Byne Houston
Anticipated August Graduate
Jaclyn Allison Hudson
Creg Ryan Hupp, magna cum laude
Emily Frahme Huston, cum laude
Lindsay Sarah Irvine
* Laura Faith Jennings, cum laude
Joseph Daniel Johannes
Brittany Marie Johnson
Taylor Dean Johnston
Daniel Adam Jones
Anticipated August Graduate
• Jameson Harris Jones, magna cum laude
Kaitlyn Francis Jones
Anastasia Elizabeth Juers, magna cum laude
Jan Willem Kamphuis, IV
Laura Elizabeth Karlgren
Marya Melissa Kawmy
Louisa Darragh Kendig
Anticipated August Graduate
Jessica Kristine Kimberlin, cum laude
Zachary Seth Kirby, cum laude
• * Jessica Erin Kirsche, magna cum laude
Ashley Erin Lambert
Kylee Jean Lambert
James Harrison Laramore, cum laude
Germaine Christine Largen
Nicholas Blair Larkey
Jean Brooks Laufman
Jordan Kaye Lawrence
Kristin Elyse Lawrence
• * Claire Elizabeth Lenviel, summa cum laude
Victoria Alyse Lepore
Tyler Hoon Lim
Matthew Lindsay
Ethan Cooper Littman
Rebecca Jane Lord
Meredith Alison Lumsden
Elaine Andrews Lydick, cum laude
Kelsey Renee MacIntosh
Anticipated August Graduate
Natasha Lynn MacNichol
Anticipated August Graduate
John Ryan MacSherry
of
Arts
Art
Psychology
History
English, Political Science
Art History, History
International Relations, Philosophy
History
English
Art
English
Spanish
Sociology
History
History
Psychology
English
Art
Biology
Criminal Justice
English
Music
English
Economics
Psychology
Political Science
English
English
Art
English, French
Psychology
English
History
Psychology
Religion
History
Sociology, Spanish
Religion
Art
English
Augusta, Georgia
Spotsylvania, Virginia
Millboro, Virginia
Arlington, Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
Pompton Lakes, New Jersey
Piedmont, South Carolina
Roanoke, Virginia
Charleston, West Virginia
Chester, Virginia
Tazewell, Virginia
Holderness, New Hampshire
Middletown, New York
Warrenton, Virginia
Dedham, Massachusetts
Great Falls, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
Clifton Forge, Virginia
Fries, Virginia
Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Roanoke, Virginia
Dracut, Massachusetts
Pfafftown, North Carolina
Roanoke, Virginia
Chatham, New Jersey
Annapolis, Maryland
Buchanan, Virginia
Salem, Virginia
Abingdon, Virginia
Penacook, New Hampshire
Newport News, Virginia
Salisbury, Maryland
Kensington, Maryland
Greenville, South Carolina
Roanoke, Virginia
Fairfax, Virginia
Salem, Virginia
White Hall, Maryland
Timonium, Maryland
Elected to Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society • Elected to Alpha Chi National Honor Society
Elected to Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society * Honors Program Graduate n December 2009 Graduate
Bachelor
Michael Hunt Manley
* Catherine Ellen Mann, magna cum laude
Stanley Raymond March, Jr.
Michael Raymond Martin, magna cum laude
Krista Leigh Mascia
Anticipated August Graduate
Paige Victoria Mason
William Schuyler Matthai
Jacqueline Michele Maxey
Jessica Rachel McArdle
of
Arts
Art
Spanish
History
History
Psychology
History
English
Sociology
History
Colleen Blynn McCarthy, cum laude
Psychology
James Michael McCloskey, Jr.
History
James Bern McCollum
History
Kristin Leigh McCormick
Criminal Justice
Laura Carlton McCrumb, cum laude
English
Natalie Elizabeth McGaughey
Political Science
Virginia Kate McGuire
Political Science
Keith Thomas McHugh
Environmental Policy
Roy Patrick McKenzie, cum laude
History
Steven Andrew Meyer
History
French
• * Elizabeth Ashley Miller, magna cum laude
Cameron Blake Mitchell
Psychology
Brittany Avianne Monsour
Psychology
Sheree Carmel Mullen, cum laude
English
Alexander Blake Munro, cum laude
International Relations
Psychology
Lauren
E.
Mutispaugh,
summa
cum
laude
•
Andrew Ross Nagel
Biology
Elizabeth Marie Narduzzi
Political Science
Jenna Kay Neff
Criminal Justice
Rachel Marie Neithercut
International Relations
Luke Wheeler Nichols
International Relations
Philosophy, Physics
* Elizabeth Rasey Nicoll, cum laude
Lacey Marie Niles, cum laude
Art History
International Relations
Sarah
Elizabeth
Nuernberger,
magna
cum
laude
•*
Michael Nicholas O’Brien
English
Anticipated August Graduate
Ryan Joy O’Connor
Sociology
Katie Elizabeth O’Neal
Psychology
Anticipated August Graduate
Helen Kathleen O’Neill
Sociology
Alexandra Marie Oakley
English
David Allen Osborn
History
Jaleesa VelDon Osborne
Criminal Justice
Catherine Anne Overington
English
New Haven, Vermont
Pennington, New Jersey
New Canaan, Connecticut
Clifton Forge, Virginia
Havre de Grace, Maryland
Priceville, Ontario, Canada
Baltimore, Maryland
Chantilly, Virginia
Spotsylvania, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Waynesboro, Virginia
Oldwick, New Jersey
Poquoson, Virginia
Shawsville, Virginia
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Royal Oak, Maryland
Roanoke, Virginia
Stephens City, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Rocky Mount, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Hayes, Virginia
Buena Vista, Virginia
Gloucester, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
Nokesville, Virginia
Traverse City, Michigan
Darien, Connecticut
Fairfax, Virginia
Ashland, New Hampshire
Bettendorf, Iowa
Lexington, Kentucky
Londonderry, New Hampshire
Cornwall, Pennsylvania
Lawrenceville, New Jersey
Easton, Connecticut
Roanoke, Virginia
Gloucester, Virginia
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Elected to Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society • Elected to Alpha Chi National Honor Society
Elected to Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society * Honors Program Graduate n December 2009 Graduate
Bachelor
Christina Lee Paolino
Anticipated August Graduate
Kori Andrew Parr
Theodore Edward Parsons
Charles Colcorde Patterson
Michael Solomon Peregoff
Geoffrey Ronald Perman
Alexis Clair Perry
Christina Ann Perry
Nicole Jean Phipps
James Morgan Plouffe
Anna G. Poeton
Shawna Michelle Poole, cum laude
• Lauren Jean Price, Salutatorian
summa cum laude
Timothy
Clarkson Price-O’Brien, cum laude
*
Philip Christopher Priore
• Katelyn Collier Quinley, magna cum laude
• David Michael Rahme, magna cum laude
Sunni Marie Ray
Gregory Kevin Record
Cathy Marie Reynolds
Stephanie Rigos, cum laude
Dana Marie Ripley
Kelsey E. Ruitenberg
Cristen Marie Sanfilippo
Jose Osvaldo Santistevan
Christina Marie Sargent
Christopher James Schaefer
Emily Anne Scheiner
Brianna Marie Schweiger
Anticipated August Graduate
Tameka La’Shay Scott
Jessica Lane Seagle
•
* Sarah Beth Seufer, magna cum laude
Danielle Lauren Shiley
* Samantha Rose Sliwa, cum laude
Victoria Anne Smith
Kevin Thomas Smusz
Emily Catherine Snader
Renee Chloe Souter
Jeanine Lee Southern, cum laude
• Derek Paul Spangler, Salutatorian
summa cum laude
of
Arts
Sociology
History
English
Political Science
International Relations
Art
Art
Political Science
Criminal Justice
French
Psychology
English
Sociology
Providence, Rhode Island
Salem, Virginia
Coopersburg, Pennsylvania
Winchester, New Hampshire
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Stratford, Connecticut
Salem, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Clarksburg, West Virginia
Mystic, Connecticut
Chatham, New Jersey
Charlottesville, Virginia
Farmville, Virginia
Political Science, Spanish
Political Science
English
History
English
Political Science
Criminal Justice
English
Theology
Sociology
Psychology
History, Political Science
Sociology
Psychology
Sociology
History
Pilot, Virginia
Maple Glen, Pennsylvania
Roanoke, Virginia
Chittenango, New York
Arnold, Maryland
Charlottesville, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania
Salem, Virginia
Geneva, Illinois
Sparks, Maryland
Santa Cruz, Bolivia
North Berwick, Maine
Baltimore, Maryland
Princeton, New Jersey
Roanoke, Virginia
Criminal Justice
English
Political Science
Economics
Biology
English
History
Psychology
Psychology
History
Psychology
Stafford, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Newland, North Carolina
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
Naperville, Illinois
Roanoke, Virginia
Daleville, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Salem, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Elected to Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society • Elected to Alpha Chi National Honor Society
Elected to Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society * Honors Program Graduate n December 2009 Graduate
Bachelor
Jennifer Marie Spence
Jazamine Trevaile Stallings
Andrew Francis Staub
Courtney Brooke Stinnette
Jennifer Elizabeth Strang
Catherine J. Straube
Jeremy Samual Stroup
Derrick W. Switzer
Myteka Dontea Tabron
Ashley Caroline Taggart
Jessica Lynn Thieme
Daniel Earl Thomas
Michael Joseph Thomas
Haley Elizabeth Thomsen
* Jennifer Brooke Treadway, magna cum laude
Tarenne Jordan Underwood
Heather Michelle Unroe
Mariah May Vietri
• * Kelly Rosa Villanueva, cum laude
Julio Cesar Villazón
• Brea Danielle Wallace, summa cum laude
Samantha Anne Walsh
Isaac Ryan Webster
Jessica Rose Weisman
Victoria Elizabeth Weiss
Katharine Clark Whitmore
Hampton Neal Williams
Richard Shane Williams
Anticipated August Graduate
Michael Thomas Willson
Anticipated August Graduate
Roger MacGregor Willson
Anticipated August Graduate
Katharyn Michelle Wimmer
Jonathan Marc Winchester
Lauren Nicole Wood
Nao Yuasa
Vesna Zeljkovic, cum laude
Ashley Megan Zuckerman
of
Arts
Criminal Justice, Sociology
Criminal Justice, Sociology
Political Science
Psychology
International Relations
History
English
International Relations
Criminal Justice
International Relations
Political Science
Sociology
History
Theatre Arts
History
Biology
Religion
International Relations
International Relations, Spanish
Spanish
Psychology
Psychology
Theatre Arts
Sociology
International Relations
English
Political Science
History
Portage, Indiana
Havre de Grace, Maryland
New York, New York
Salem, Virginia
Wayne, Pennsylvania
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Verona, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
St. Joseph, Michigan
Middlesex, New Jersey
Richmond, Virginia
Midlothian, Virginia
Tunbridge, Vermont
Martinsville, Virginia
Powhatan, Virginia
Iron Gate, Virginia
Jamestown, Rhode Island
Dumfries, Virginia
Arlington, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Chatham, New Jersey
Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
Easton, Virginia
Jackson, Wyoming
Roanoke, Virginia
Atlanta, Georgia
Rocky Mount, Virginia
History
Madison, Connecticut
International Relations
Madison, Connecticut
English
English
Criminal Justice
Sociology
Economics, International Relations
Biology
Roanoke, Virginia
Raleigh, North Carolina
Lynchburg, Virginia
Osaka, Japan
Charlottesville, Virginia
Salem, Virginia
Elected to Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society • Elected to Alpha Chi National Honor Society
Elected to Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society * Honors Program Graduate n December 2009 Graduate
Bachelor
Christina Taylor Aiken
Kathryn Rose Angeloni
Jared Lee Anthony, cum laude
• Allyshia R. Babbitt, magna cum laude
Eric John Bailey
Christina Ann Bankert
Catherine Lawrence Billings
Susanna Kirsten Bonig
•
Jared Andrew Branin, magna cum laude
Victoria Elise Brings, summa cum laude
Sarah Dawn Brooks
Megan Ann Brosnan
Anne Michael Brown, cum laude
Matthew Ray Browning, cum laude
Mallorie Danielle Brumfield
Katherine Lydia Bryant
Maureen Guerin Chenot
David Kendrick Chittock
Kristen Frances Clare
Carolyn Elizabeth Clark
David J. Colwell
Marcy Lauren Conner
Mary Elizabeth Corey
Casey Alexandra Davis
Michael Thomas DeLosa
Robert Paul Del Vecchio
Ashly Nicole Dowdy
Lynsey Lea Ferris
Sophia Grace Griffiths
Kevin Robert Harrison
Myles Allen Hassell
Katlyn Devon Hickman
Madeline Towle Hoffmann
Aileen Marie Johnson
Brandi Michelle Jones
• Robert G. Karim, magna cum laude
Dae Hee Kim
Andrew Gordon King
Klayton Mark Kress
Kimberly Ann Lieu
Ashlea Velyn Light
of
Science
Health and Human Performance
Athletic Training
Computer Science
Psychology
Athletic Training
Biology
Health and Human Performance
Psychology
Biology
Biology
Biochemistry
Psychology
Biochemistry, Physics
Mathematics
Health and Human Performance
Health and Human Performance
Health and Human Performance
Environmental Science
Biochemistry
Health and Human Performance
Physics
Mathematics
Health and Human Performance
Health and Human Performance
Health and Human Performance
Computer Science
Biology
Health and Human Performance
Biology
Environmental Science
Computer Information Systems
Psychology
Health and Human Performance
Biology
Health and Human Performance
Chemistry
Biology
Mathematics
Physics
Health and Human Performance
Health and Human Performance
Potomac, Maryland
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Salem, Virginia
Bedford, Virginia
Ringoes, New Jersey
Centreville, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
Ellicott City, Maryland
Roanoke, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
Bent Mountain, Virginia
Williamsburg, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Floyd, Virginia
Salem, Virginia
Alexandria, Virginia
Skillman, New Jersey
Auburn, Ohio
Wayne, Pennsylvania
Baltimore, Maryland
Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Severna Park, Maryland
Columbia, Maryland
Sterling, Virginia
Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Glade Hill, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Baltimore, Maryland
Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Springfield, Virginia
Lexington, Virginia
Basalt, Colorado
Austin, Texas
Forest, Virginia
Botetourt, Virginia
Seoul, Korea
Purcellville, Virginia
Appomattox, Virginia
Baltimore, Maryland
Riner, Virginia
Elected to Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society • Elected to Alpha Chi National Honor Society
Elected to Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society * Honors Program Graduate n December 2009 Graduate
Bachelor
Erin Paige Lipscomb
Caitlyn Elizabeth Long
* Cassandra Kathleen Lord
Annie Rose Markham
Nicholas Harmon Marks
Matthew Ryan McGarry
Charles Edward Middlemas
Paulus Alan Moore
Bryant James Mortimer
Austin Wesley Mowles
Jessie Lane Moyer
Elizabeth Anne Mumaw, cum laude
Christopher V. Neikirk
Katrina Marie Nulf
* Steven Michael Nunnally, cum laude
Rollie Clayton Nye, III
Franklin Ryan Oler
Devki G. Patel
Charles Michael Phelps
Anticipated August Graduate
Caleb Lawrence Pierce
Matthew Erin Potts, cum laude
Stacy Ann Preston
Salvatore Augustine Puzzo
Kathleen Claire Quigley
Erica Reed
Kinsey Diane Runion
Michael Enrico Savarese
Garrett Dennis Schaperjahn
Megan Nicole Sensabaugh
Lindsay Anne Skaff
Kelsey Anne Sloan
John Brent Spangler
Aimee Katherine Szumiesz
Gregory Lee Templeton
Melissa Erin Terry, cum laude
Graham Preston Thacker
Lindly Anne Theroux
Anticipated August Graduate
Lauren Marie Thomas, cum laude
of
Science
Health and Human Performance
Health and Human Performance
Biology
Health and Human Performance
Biochemistry
Health and Human Performance
Health and Human Performance
Mathematics
Health and Human Performance
Environmental Science
Biology
Health and Human Performance
Health and Human Performance
Psychology, Sociology
Business Administration,
Computer Science
Biochemistry
Health and Human Performance
Biology
Health and Human Performance
Salem, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Sylva, North Carolina
Darien, Connecticut
Crozet, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Orange, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
Salem, Virginia
Tryon, North Carolina
Berryville, Virginia
Salem, Virginia
Salem, Virginia
Hagerstown, Maryland
Computer Information Systems
Physics
Health and Human Performance
Health and Human Performance
Health and Human Performance
Biology
Biology
Biology
Environmental Science
Biochemistry
Health and Human Performance
Chemistry
Health and Human Performance
Psychology
Biochemistry
Biology
Health and Human Performance
Biology
Roanoke, Virginia
Salem, Virginia
Salem, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Falls Church, Virginia
Troutville, Virginia
Salem, Virginia
Ocean City, New Jersey
Galway, New York
Goshen, Virginia
Charleston, West Virginia
Salem, Virginia
Winchester, Virginia
Concord, New Hampshire
Lynchburg, Virginia
Landenberg, Pennsylvania
Lynchburg, Virginia
Chesapeake, Virginia
Biology
Wytheville, Virginia
Bedford, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
Elected to Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society • Elected to Alpha Chi National Honor Society
Elected to Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society * Honors Program Graduate n December 2009 Graduate
Bachelor
Wesley A. Underwood
Jessica Irene VanSciver
Nicholas Ryan Waddell
Taylor Kirsten Wenos
Emily Ann White
* Kathryn Marie Wilson
Lindsay Haarlow Wright
Robin Michele Yerkes
Taylor Lynn Zahn
of
Science
Environmental Science
Health and Human Performance
Health and Human Performance
Health and Human Performance
Health and Human Performance
Biochemistry
Health and Human Performance
Health and Human Performance
Biochemistry
Narrows, Virginia
Darien, Connecticut
Roanoke, Virginia
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Lynchburg, Virginia
Dover, Pennsylvania
Vail, Colorado
Arnold, Maryland
Sandston, Virginia
Elected to Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society • Elected to Alpha Chi National Honor Society
Elected to Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society * Honors Program Graduate n December 2009 Graduate
Bachelor
of
Business Administration
Brannon Davis Aldridge
Alesha Latoya Allen
Anticipated August Graduate
Second Major, Economics
Chassidy Dawn Ashby
Andrew Moore Biser
Jeffrey Logan Bobish
Jeffrey Scott Brown
Riley Stephen Brubaker
Anticipated August Graduate
Christopher Allan Callaway
• Christopher Michael Caputo, magna cum laude
Charles vonKapff Carlson, Jr.
Brent Anthony Carothers
Anticipated August Graduate
Sean T. Clancy
Logan Bart Conroy
• Ioana Corneanu, magna cum laude
Charles Edward Counts, III, cum laude
Kevin Dandola, cum laude
Jacob William Dorsey
Andrew Charles Eanes
Andrew David Evans
Zachary James Fechter
Trevor Ray Firebaugh
Micah Stuart Fraim, cum laude
Meghan Patricia Frost
Steven Allen Furdock
J. Derek Gaeng
Kevin James Gallagher
Cynthia Marie Garman
Allison Webster Gayheart
Aaron Rogers Gentilucci
Jordan Thomas Gerald
Daniel Charles Gills, Jr., cum laude
Bradley Daniel Greenway
Megan Elizabeth Grish
Peter Allen Halbrook
Anticipated August Graduate
Shaun Alain Hannafin, cum laude
Weston Gosling Hatfield
Laura Danielle Hayes
Barrett Logan Henderson
Zachary Levi Hockman
William Connolly Hoffman
Christiansburg, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Churchville, Virginia
Baltimore, Maryland
Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
Towson, Maryland
Rocky Mount, Virginia
Marshall, Virginia
Dunwoody, Georgia
Cockeysville, Maryland
Bel Air, Maryland
Wilton, Connecticut
Ferrum, Virginia
Salem, Virginia
Saltville, Virginia
Bernardsville, New Jersey
Woodbine, Maryland
Roanoke, Virginia
Cornwall-On-Hudson, New York
Wilton, Connecticut
Richmond, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Syracuse, New York
Birmingham, Michigan
Frederick, Maryland
New York, New York
Manassas, Virginia
Culpeper, Virginia
Christiansted, Virgin Islands
Catonsville, Maryland
Roanoke, Virginia
Vinton, Virginia
Purcellville, Virginia
Poolesville, Maryland
Saint Barthelemy, French West Indies
Paget, Bermuda
Williamsburg, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Winchester, Virginia
Fairfax, Virginia
Elected to Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society • Elected to Alpha Chi National Honor Society
Elected to Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society * Honors Program Graduate n December 2009 Graduate
Bachelor
of
Business Administration
Kaschia Michelle Hogan
Dustin Neil Hollandsworth
Ashton Jones Hotchkiss
Anticipated August Graduate
Cody Lee Kidd
Schuyler Stephen Knapp
Catherine Loring Kohler
John Christian Leftwich
Gevendin Pritchett Lewis
Samuel Robert Love
Eric Zane Lysak
Caitlin Sara March, cum laude
Eli Anderson Martin
Michelle Lynn Mathews
Anticipated August Graduate
Christopher Malcolm May
Anticipated August Graduate
Robert Stephen McFarland, II
Anticipated August Graduate
Andrés Menacho
Richard John Miltner
Christine Angela Minetos
Bronce William Monroe, cum laude
John Michael Murtaugh
Anticipated August Graduate
Sarah Elizabeth Musser
Anticipated August Graduate
Elizabeth Cathryn Myers, cum laude
Lindsay Anne Nodtvedt
Kyle Everett Oliver
Seth M. Parker
Alyssa Malvine Peeples, cum laude
Second Major, Spanish
Kristopher Ryan Perkins
• * Amy Leigh Petersen, magna cum laude
Mandy Leigh Philips
Jessica Lynn Poindexter
Harvey Lee Porter, III
Joshua Daniel Rea
Ryan Whitney Redd
Augustus Crenshaw Reed, IV
* Carrie Elizabeth Rice, magna cum laude
Andrew John Rogers
Jacqueline Michelle Scarlett
Stephanie Marie Secamiglio
Andrew Norris Seery
Roanoke, Virginia
Floyd, Virginia
Darien, Connecticut
Salem, Virginia
Upperville, Virginia
Baltimore, Maryland
Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Berwyn Heights, Maryland
Greenville, South Carolina
Hardy, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Chestertown, Maryland
Bridgewater, Virginia
Danville, Virginia
Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Greenlawn, New York
Troy, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Salem, Virginia
Danville, Virginia
Sperryville, Virginia
Newport News, Virginia
Kimberton, Pennsylvania
Roanoke, Virginia
Chesapeake, Virginia
Salem, Virginia
Glade Hill, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
Rochester Hills, Michigan
Richmond, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Corning, New York
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Greenville, South Carolina
Troutville, Virginia
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Elected to Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society • Elected to Alpha Chi National Honor Society
Elected to Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society * Honors Program Graduate n December 2009 Graduate
Bachelor
of
Business Administration
Samuel Knox Sherrill
Brittney Sarah Sherry
Stephen Marshall Simmons
Anticipated August Graduate
Alexandra Constance Smeraldi
Aneita Chanté Smith, cum laude
• Stephen Charles Soltis, Valedictorian
summa cum laude
Kathryn Patricia Stinnett
Courtney Renee Thompson, cum laude
Jhonna Stephanie Tirpak
Ha Thuy Tran
Joseph Braden Wagner
Anticipated August Graduate
Christopher Conrad Wang
Cameron Christopher Weaver
David Matthew Webster
Bethany Taylor Wedge
Chevonda P. White
Marisa Reneé Young
Lucia Moran Zahringer
Nicholas Paul Zgorski
Nikita Sureshkumar Zinzuvadiya
Exton, Pennsylvania
Roanoke, Virginia
West Friendship, Maryland
Stamford, Connecticut
Roanoke, Virginia
Vinton, Virginia
Buena Vista, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Annapolis, Maryland
Roanoke, Virginia
Greenwood Village, Colorado
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Longdale, Minnesota
Hardy, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Providence, Rhode Island
Salem, Virginia
Rye, New York
Finksburg, Maryland
Dhrangadhra, Gujarat, India
August 2009 Graduates
Derek Meyer Hardison
Julia Roth Hausmann
Jonathan Chester Marchant
Lynn Michelle McDonald
Matthew Clemens Parker
Michael Tejan Rouhana
Ashley Krista Spanfelner
Peter Emmett Stamm
Chelsea Ingles Stroker
Danielle Erica Wagner
David Mark Wierzbic
Cassandra S. Williams
Kimberly Emery Wolfe
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Bachelor of Science, Health and Human Performance
Bachelor of Arts, History
Bachelor of Arts, English
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Bachelor of Arts,Theatre Arts
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Bachelor of Arts, English
Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Fleetwood, North Carolina
Middleton, Wisconsin
Carlisle, Massachusetts
Roanoke, Virginia
Easton, Maryland
Riverdale, Maryland
Oswego, New York
Darien, Connecticut
Charlotte, North Carolina
Salem, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Ardmore, Pennsylvania
Roanoke, Virginia
Elected to Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society • Elected to Alpha Chi National Honor Society
Elected to Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society * Honors Program Graduate n December 2009 Graduate
Phi Beta Kappa Nu
Virginia Chapter
of
Phi Beta Kappa is the nation’s oldest, largest, and most prestigious academic honor society.
The Society’s mission is fostering and recognizing excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. Faculty and
staff key holders select students for this distinct honor based on the Society’s stipulations for membership,
which include students’ intellectual and cultural interests and scholarly achievements at the College.
Cathrine Juanita Anthony
Jessica Erin Kirsche
Lauren Jean Price
Victoria Elise Brings
Claire Elizabeth Lenviel
Timothy Clarkson Price-O’Brien
Anne Michael Brown
Elaine Andrews Lydick
Katelyn Collier Quinley
Gregory Keyl D’Addario
Catherine Ellen Mann
Stephanie Rigos
Megan Kathleen Drohan
Elizabeth Ashley Miller
Sarah Beth Seufer
Bethany Anne Frazier
Elizabeth Rasey Nicoll
Jennifer Brooke Treadway
Katherine Elizabeth Hartman
Sarah Elizabeth Nuernberger
Kelly Rosa Villanueva
Laura Faith Jennings
Steven Michael Nunnally
Brea Danielle Wallace
Jameson Harris Jones
Honors
in
Majors
To qualify, students must graduate with a minimum grade point average of 3.4 in their major.
They must also complete an honors project in their major, featuring a program of
independent study which culminates in a paper, artistic creation, or performance.
Benjamin Castagna Alter, BA
Honors in English
Jameson Harris Jones, BA
Honors in Spanish
Amy Leigh Petersen, BBA
Honors in Business Administration
Allyshia R. Babbitt, BS
Honors in Psychology
Robert G. Karim, BS
Honors in Chemistry
Lauren Jean Price, BA
Honors in Sociology
Victoria Elise Brings, BS
Honors in Biology
Jessica Erin Kirsche, BA
Honors in English
Timothy Clarkson Price-O’Brien, BA
Honors in Spanish
Luke Christopher Campbell, BA
Honors in English
Claire Elizabeth Lenviel, BA
Honors in English
Honors in French
Carrie Elizabeth Rice, BBA
Honors in Business Administration
Samantha Boynton Clifford, BA
Honors in Theatre Arts
Gregory Keyl D’Addario, BA
Honors in Environmental Policy
Katherine Elizabeth Hartman, BA
Honors in English
Laura Faith Jennings, BA
Honors in Philosophy
Catherine Ellen Mann, BA
Honors in Spanish
Elizabeth Rasey Nicoll, BA
Honors in Philosophy
Sarah Elizabeth Nuernberger, BA
Honors in International Relations
Katrina Marie Nulf, BS
Honors in Sociology
Danielle Lauren Shiley, BA
Honors in Economics
Lauren Marie Thomas, BS
Honors in Biology
Haley Elizabeth Thomsen, BA
Honors in Theatre Arts
Jennifer Brooke Treadway, BA
Honors in History
Awards Presented at the Academic Awards Dinner
April 5, 2010
All-College Awards
Alpha Lambda Delta Award – Stephen C. Soltis
Annie Terrill Bushnell Prize – Kelly R. Villanueva
The Reverend Doctor John E. Bushnell Prize – Timothy C. Price-O’Brien
John Todd Faw Memorial Award – Carrie E. Rice
Alpha Lambda Delta Senior Certificates
GRADUATES WITH A MINIMUM 3.5 GRADE-POINT AVERAGE – Cathrine J. Anthony;
Christopher M. Caputo; Marett B. Carey; Samantha B. Clifford; Megan K. Drohan; Laura F. Jennings; Jameson H. Jones; Jessica E. Kirsche; Claire E. Lenviel; Elaine A. Lydick;
Catherine E. Mann; Elizabeth A. Miller; Lauren E. Mutispaugh; Sarah E. Nuernberger; David A. Osborn; Amy L. Petersen; Carrie E. Rice; Sarah B. Seufer; Stephen C. Soltis; Kelly R. Villanueva
Departmental Awards
Biology
Senior Scholar in Biology – Victoria E. Brings
Senior Scholar in Environmental Policy – Gregory K. D’Addario
Gary Wesley Leonard Memorial Award in Biology – Lauren M. Thomas
Dr. George G. Peery Achievement Award – Cassandra K. Lord
Business Administration
and
Economics
Senior Scholar in Business Administration – Stephen C. Soltis
Senior Scholar in Economics – Vesna Zeljkovic
Outstanding Student in Accounting – Stephen C. Soltis
Outstanding Student in Business Administration – Stephen C. Soltis
Outstanding Student in Economics – Danielle L. Shiley
Outstanding Student in Finance – Christopher M. Caputo
Outstanding Student in Global Business – Alyssa M. Peeples
Outstanding Student in Healthcare Administration – Courtney R. Thompson
Outstanding Student in Human Resource Management – Amy L. Petersen
Outstanding Student in Marketing – Charles E. Counts, II
Alpha Kappa Psi Key and Certificate – Stephen C. Soltis
William G. McGowan Scholar 2009-2010 – Steven M. Nunnally
Omicron Delta Epsilon Award – Danielle L. Shiley
The Dr. William A. Sandridge Leadership Award – Amy L. Petersen
Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants Award of Achievement – Carrie E. Rice
Wall Street Journal Award – Kevin Dandola
Chemistry
Senior Scholar in Biochemistry – Megan N. Sensabaugh
Senior Scholar in Chemistry – Robert G. Karim
American Institute of Chemists Student Award – Sarah D. Brooks
Dr. C. W. Bondurant Student Affiliate Award – Kelsey A. Sloan
James Lewis Howe Award – Anne M. Brown
Inorganic Chemistry Award – Robert G. Karim
The Merck Award – Kristen F. Clare
Education
Jesse Lee and Mary Elizabeth Lucado Award – Gregory K. D’Addario
Teachers of Promise Award – Kaitlyn F. Jones; Catherine E. Mann; Roy P. McKenzie
Mack Welford Award – Bethany A. Frazier
English
Senior Scholar in English – Katherine E. Hartman
The Anna Morgan Award for Excellence in Communications – Shawna M. Poole
Jeanne and Ray Robinson Endowed Prize – Sarah B. Seufer
Charles C. Wise Poetry Award – 2nd place: Luke C. Campbell; Honorable Mention: Benjamin C. Alter
Fine Arts
Senior Scholar in Fine Arts (Art History) – Lacey M. Niles
Senior Scholar in Fine Arts (Studio Art) – Marett B. Carey
Senior Scholar in Fine Arts (Theatre) – Samantha B. Clifford
Joanne Leonhardt Cassullo Prize in Art History – Sara C. Clifton
Fine Arts Awards – Studio Art: Michael H. Manley; Geoffrey R. Perman; Theatre: Alexander B. Munro
Sam Robert Good Award – Samantha B. Clifford
Foreign Languages
Senior Scholar in Foreign Language (French) – Claire E. Lenviel
Senior Scholars in Foreign Language (Spanish) – Jameson H. Jones; Catherine E. Mann
Outstanding Student in French – Megan K. Drohan
Outstanding Students in Spanish – Timothy C. Price-O’Brien; Kelly R. Villaneuva
Patricia M. Gathercole Literature Award (Spanish) – Alyssa M. Peeples
Patricia Dragon Jordahl Award for Service in Foreign Languages – Timothy C. Price-O’Brien
Health
and
Human Performance
Senior Scholar in Health and Human Performance – Robin M. Yerkes
Health and Human Performance Departmental Award – Elizabeth A. Mumaw
History
Senior Scholar in History – David M. Rahme
Pendleton Hogan Mary Queen of Scots Award – Jennifer B. Treadway
The Brian Keith Award – Travis L. Chaplin; Kevin T. Smusz
The Susan Millinger Award – Meredith A. Lumsden
Conrad Muldenhauer Memorial Scholarship – Anastasia E. Juers
Dr. Harry E. Poindexter Award – Paige V. Mason
The R. Dan Richardson Award – James M. McCloskey
The Roy H. Ritter Southern History Prize – Jeanine L. Southern
Mathematics, Computer Science
and
Physics
Senior Scholar in Computer Science – Steven M. Nunnally
Senior Scholar in Physics – Matthew E. Potts
Julia McBriety Chalfant Memorial Award – Matthew R. Browning
Psychology
Senior Scholar in Psychology – Derek P. Spangler
Karl W. Beck Memorial Prize – Allyshia R. Babbitt
Outstanding Student in the Human Development Concentration – Katrina M. Nulf
Public Affairs
Senior Scholar in Criminal Justice – Jazamine T. Stallings
Senior Scholar in International Relations – Sarah E. Nuernberger
Senior Scholar in Political Science – Sarah B. Seufer
C. W. Hill, Jr. Criminal Justice Award – Lauren N. Wood
International Relations Award – Laura F. Jennings
The Will Selzer Political Science Award – Emily F. Huston
Religion
and
Philosophy
Senior Scholar in Philosophy – Laura F. Jennings
The Mary Cooper Williams Memorial Award – Elizabeth R. Nicoll
Sociology
Senior Scholar in Sociology – Lauren J. Price
Alpha Kappa Delta Award – Cathrine J. Anthony; Jazamine T. Stallings
C. Randolph Benson Sociology Award – Cathrine J. Anthony; Lauren J. Price
Community Service Award – Elaine A. Lydick
Outstanding Students in Health Care Delivery Concentration – Jessica K. Kimberlin; Katrina M. Nulf
Outstanding Student in Information Analysis Concentration – Jacqueline M. Maxey
Other Awards
2009-2010 FINTEL SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS – Cathrine J. Anthony,
Matthew R. Browning, Megan K. Drohan, Katherine E. Hartman, Jessica K. Kimberlin, Elaine A. Lydick, Lauren E. Mutispaugh, Lacey M. Niles, Steven M. Nunnally, Lauren J. Price, David M. Rahme, Aneita C. Smith
Academic Regalia
Ceremonial robes worn in the academic procession during Commencement Exercises convey the breadth and
intricate structure of the academic world.
Colors of diverse institutions and academic fields stand in high relief against the basic black of the caps and gowns.
By its color(s), the lining of the hood represents the college or university conferring the degree — note the royal blue
and gold of Roanoke College.
Gowns themselves are of different shapes — note especially the sleeves — for bachelors, masters, and doctors.
The typical American cap is flat with a tassel draped over its front edge; some colleges and universities in the United
States and abroad use caps that are softly peaked or round and stiff.
Hoods also differ in shape for each of the traditional degrees. The edge of the hood, as well as the chevrons and
piping of the gown, mark the field of study, according the following scheme:
Agriculture — Maize
Arts, Letters, Humanities — White
Commerce, Business — Drab and Sapphire Blue
Economics — Copper
Education — Light Blue
Engineering — Orange
Fine Arts, Architecture — Brown
Journalism — Crimson
Law — Purple
Library Science — Lemon
Medicine — Green
Music — Pink
Oratory — Silver Gray
Philosophy — Dark Blue
Physical Education — Sage Green
Public Administration — Peacock Blue
Science — Golden Yellow
Social Work — Citron
Theology — Scarlet
Many of our graduating seniors today wear medallions, cords, and/or stoles. These represent and celebrate a
student's special cultural heritage or membership in an academic honor society.
Senior Class 2010 Campaign
The Class of 2010 wanted to make a difference, leave a legacy, help the ’Noke experience continue, and
honor deceased classmates. Students chose to do this through the Senior Class Endowed Scholarship
because they knew it would support one of their own — a fellow Maroon. Funds from the
Senior Class Endowed Scholarship are awarded to a rising senior with financial need.
Seniors also left their mark by providing for the reconstruction of the steps in front of Antrim Chapel.
Listed below are the seniors who participated in the Class of 2010 Campaign:
Jesse S. Allen
In honor of … Wayne & Kathy Allen
In memory of … Annette Emerson
Nicole E. Allen
In honor of … My mom & all my family & friends
In memory of … My dad, Richard Ford Allen, Sr.
Charles M. Amory
In memory of … Evan Nicholson
Kathryn R. Angeloni
Kristen M. Annis
In honor of … Fab Four
Cathrine J. Anthony
In honor of … My loving parents,
Moses & Donna Anthony
Vernon J. Armour
In honor of … My parents
Chassidy D. Ashby
In honor of … My parents
Gwendolyn H. Avery
In honor of … Hal & Karin Avery
Christina A. Bankert
In honor of … Brian & Mary Bankert
Richard M. Benincasa, Jr.
In memory of … Evan Nicholson
Randall L. Bennett
In honor of … Pamela Bennett
Preston E. Bertles
In honor of … Jim & Lisa Bertles
Heidi A. Bierbower
In honor of … Don & Beth Bierbower
William M. Bolling
In memory of … Drew Wallace
Hilary M. Bombard
Susanna K. Bonig
In honor of … My parents
Laura M. Bowman
Anthony Brantley
Victoria E. Brings
In honor of … Shawna Michelle Poole
Megan A. Brosnan
In honor of … Paul & Carol Brosnan
In memory of … Anita Brosnan
Anne M. Brown
In honor of … My family
Jeffrey S. Brown
In honor of … Vernon Armour
Matthew R. Browning
Katherine L. Bryant
Christine B. Burke
In honor of … John & Terry Burke
Andrea L. Byrd
In memory of … Sherry Gaither Byrd
Christopher A. Callaway
In honor of … My parents
Luke C. Campbell
Madison A. Campbell
Marett B. Carey
In memory of … Sarah Katherine Bersey
Travis L. Chaplin
In honor of … Brenda & Bill Chaplin
In memory of … Evans Thompson
Maureen G. Chenot
In honor of … Patrick & Barbara Chenot
Kristen F. Clare
In honor of … Robert & Lorrie Clare
Jeanine H. Clark
In honor of … Meredith Lumsden
Samantha B. Clifford
Rachel K. Collie
In honor of … Kevin, Kathy, Adam & Sarah Collie
David J. Colwell
Ruth A. Condro
In honor of … My family
Mary E. Corey
In honor of … Joy & Ralph Corey & Chip Corey
Charles E. Counts, III
In honor of … Charles & Melody Counts
In memory of … Frank Williams
Gregory K. D’Addario
In honor of … Family & Friends
Caroline E. Dakin
Kevin Dandola
In honor of … Susan
In memory of … Tony
Casey A. Davis
In honor of … Parents: George & Susie
Michael T. DeLosa
Jessica M. DelBuono
In honor of … Pam, Sue, Michelle DelBuono
Sarah N. Deyerle
In memory of … Drew Wallace
Jacob W. Dorsey
In honor of … Steve Simmons
In memory of … Joe Montana
Samantha N. Dowling
In honor of … My grandparents
Megan K. Drohan
Tyler D. Drury
Timothy A. Dunn
In honor of … Harry & Patti Dunn
Lynsey L. Ferris
In honor of … My family & friends
Caitlin E. Fewell
In honor of … My parents, Joseph & Robyn,
my brother, Joseph, & my sister, Casey
In memory of … L.C. “Dog” Garner & Mildred Garner
Christopher R. Foley
In honor of … Maree Catherine Clark
In memory of … Thomas Foley
Giovanni Forte
Bethany A. Frazier
Kevin J. Gallagher
Cynthia M. Garman
Allison W. Gayheart
Aaron R. Gentilucci
Jordan T. Gerald
Daniel C. Gills, Jr.
In honor of … My parents, Dan & Margaret
In memory of … Drew Wallace
Tessa L. Giordano
Abbey F. Greenberg
Elizabeth K. Greer
In honor of … Lauren Thomas & Allison Gayheart
Sophia G. Griffiths
Megan E. Grish
Shaun A. Hannafin
Katherine E. Hartman
In honor of … My family
Alida B. Haslett
Weston G. Hatfield
In memory of … Weston G. Hatfield
Laura D. Hayes
In honor of … Bill & Brenda Hayes
In memory of … Dorthey Baker
William C. Hoffman
Madeline T. Hoffmann
Margaret B. Houston
Emily F. Huston
In memory of … Helen Elizabeth Stern &
Victoria Hodgkins
Lindsay S. Irvine
Laura F. Jennings
In honor of … Sheree Mullen
Joseph D. Johannes
In honor of … Bob Casswell & Bruce Johannes
Brittany M. Johnson
In honor of … Mom, Dad & Paul
Brandi M. Jones
Jameson H. Jones
In honor of … Mary Jane & Dennis Jones
Robert G. Karim
In honor of … Torri Phillips
Laura E. Karlgren
In honor of … Priscilla, Steven & Adam Karlgren
Marya M. Kawmy
In honor of … Susan Kawmy & family
In memory of … Karim Kawmy
Louisa D. Kendig
In honor of … John & Carolyn Kendig
In memory of … Perry F. Kendig
Jessica E. Kirsche
In honor of … My family, friends, & sisters of AΣA
Catherine L. Kohler
Klayton M. Kress
Ashley E. Lambert
In memory of … Loved ones I have lost
Kristin E. Lawrence
Victoria A. Lepore
Kimberly A. Lieu
In honor of … My parents
Ashlea V. Light
Matthew Lindsay
In memory of … Terry & Mary Beth Lindsay
Erin P. Lipscomb
In honor of … My parents, Greg & Pam Lipscomb
Ethan C. Littman
Caitlyn E. Long
Rebecca J. Lord
Meredith A. Lumsden
In honor of … My family & Jeanine Clark
Elaine A. Lydick
In honor of … Lydick family
Caitlin S. March
Nicholas H. Marks
Michael R. Martin
In memory of … Raymond & Mae Tucker
Krista L. Mascia
In honor of … My parents
Michelle L. Mathews
William S. Matthai
In honor of … Keene Barroll & George Matthai
Jacqueline M. Maxey
Jessica R. McArdle
In honor of … Bruce, Phyllis & Justin McArdle
James M. McCloskey, Jr.
Natalie E. McGaughey
In honor of … Mom & Dad
Virginia K. McGuire
Elizabeth A. Miller
Richard J. Miltner
Christine A. Minetos
In honor of … Julie & Dennis Minetos
Jamie N. Misotti
Brittany A. Monsour
In honor of … Eddie Stinnette
Rachel K. Moore
In honor of … John Moore, Peggy Moore, David Parisi,
Rachel Dubler
In memory of … Kathleen Parisi-Moore
Bryant J. Mortimer
In honor of … My parents, Kirk Mortimer &
Anne Hooff
In memory of … Jim “Gu” Mortimer
Jessie L. Moyer
In memory of … Dr. William Crews
Sheree C. Mullen
In honor of … Laura Jennings
Elizabeth A. Mumaw
Andrew R. Nagel
In honor of … Doug & LuAnn Nagel
Elizabeth M. Narduzzi
In honor of … My family
In memory of … My grandfather
Lacey M. Niles
Sarah E. Nuernberger
Steven M. Nunnally
Rollie C. Nye, III
In honor of … Rollie & Linda Nye
Ryan J. O’Connor
In honor of … Joy & Bill
Katie E. O’Neal
Helen K. O’Neill
In honor of … Pamela O’Neill
Alexandra M. Oakley
Jaleesa V. Osborne
Catherine A. Overington
In honor of … My parents
Christina L. Paolino
In honor of … My Mom & Dad
Seth M. Parker
In honor of … Lynn Parker
Theodore E. Parsons
Alyssa M. Peeples
In honor of … Fab 4
Amy L. Petersen
In honor of … Roger Petersen
Caleb L. Pierce
Anna G. Poeton
In honor of … My parents
Jessica L. Poindexter
In honor of … Fab 4
Stacy A. Preston
In honor of … Melissa Preston
Lauren J. Price
In honor of … Jim & Rachel Price
Kathleen C. Quigley
In honor of … Kathleen Quigley
In memory of … The Quigleys
Katelyn C. Quinley
David M. Rahme
In honor of … Dave & Donna Rahme
Joshua D. Rea
Ryan W. Redd
Augustus C. Reed, IV
In honor of … Crennie & Missy Reed
Erica Reed
In honor of … Rob Durham
In memory of … Jim Lafon
Carrie E. Rice
Stephanie Rigos
Gregory M. Roll
In honor of … Henry Roll
Kelsey E. Ruitenberg
In honor of … My parents
Cristen M. Sanfilippo
In honor of … My parents, Jodie & Mark
Christina M. Sargent
In honor of … Michelle Gaudette, Michael Gaudette,
my husband Kevin Sargent
Michael E. Savarese
Christopher J. Schaefer
In honor of … Carole & Edward
Garrett D. Schaperjahn
In memory of … Charlotte Forte
Brianna M. Schweiger
In honor of … John, Karen & Tina Schweiger
Tameka L. Scott
In honor of … My parents & Leanne
Megan N. Sensabaugh
In memory of … Carl L. “Bill” Dowdy, my grandfather
Sarah B. Seufer
In honor of … Beth Patrice Seufer
In memory of … Michael Patrick Seufer
Samuel K. Sherrill
In honor of … The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Danielle L. Shiley
In honor of … My Mom & brothers. I love you all!
Stephen M. Simmons
In honor of … Aaron Gentilucci
Paulwat Sirisuth
Lindsay A. Skaff
In memory of …Elizabeth Bardwell
Samantha R. Sliwa
In memory of … Libby
Kelsey A. Sloan
In honor of … Mark & Judy Taylor
Alexandra C. Smeraldi
In honor of … Patrick & Susan Smeraldi
Victoria A. Smith
In honor of … Mom & Dad
Kevin T. Smusz
Emily C. Snader
In memory of … William Snader
Renee C. Souter
In honor of … John C. Souter
Jennifer M. Spence
In honor of … My mother & sister
In memory of … Sherry Kurzydlo
Jazamine T. Stallings
Andrew F. Staub
In honor of … Robert & Christine Staub
Courtney B. Stinnette
In honor of … Eddie Stinnette
Catherine J. Straube
In honor of … Nancy & Ricky Straube
Allison B. Strickler
Ashley C. Taggart
In honor of … Marydawn & Dennis Taggart
Gregory L. Templeton
Lindly A. Theroux
In honor of … My parents
Jessica L. Thieme
In honor of … My family & friends
Lauren M. Thomas
In honor of … My Mom & Dad, Elizzy & A. Gay
Michael J. Thomas
Courtney R. Thompson
In honor of … My parents
Ha Thuy Tran
Jennifer B. Treadway
Shannon M. Trexler
In honor of … My Mommy & Daddy,
Momma J & Daddy Dave
Heather M. Unroe
Jessica I. VanSciver
In honor of … Mom, Dad, Cindy, Uncle Phil,
Grandma, Grandpa, Artie, Jesse, Kaylyn
Mariah M. Vietri
In honor of … My family
Nicholas R. Waddell
Joseph B. Wagner
Brea D. Wallace
In honor of … My loving & supportive family
Samantha A. Walsh
In memory of … Arleen & Jim Walsh
Christopher C. Wang
Cameron C. Weaver
In honor of … John & Patty Weaver
Sean D. Weiser
Victoria E. Weiss
In honor of … Mom & Dad
Taylor K. Wenos
Chevonda P. White
In memory of … Evelyn
Hampton N. Williams
In honor of … My parents
Kathryn M. Wilson
In honor of … Kim & Dave Wilson
Katharyn M. Wimmer
Lauren N. Wood
Lindsay H. Wright
In honor of … My friends & family
Taylor L. Zahn
In honor of … My wonderful family
In memory of … My grandfather, Charles Zahn
Lucia M. Zahringer
In honor of … Charles & Edmee Zahringer
In memory of … Drew Wallace
Vesna Zeljkovic
In honor of … My family
Nicholas P. Zgorski
In honor of … My parents
Nikita S. Zinzuvadiya
The Roanoke College Mace
The Roanoke mace was presented to the College in 1996 by the four daughters
of Hartselle DeBurney Kinsey ’21. The mace is dedicated to Mr. Kinsey, who
was devoted to Roanoke College as a student, teacher, advocate and trustee.
Maces date back to the Middle Ages, when they were used as weapons.
Today, they are primarily symbols of academic authority used at formal
convocations and commencement ceremonies.
Roanoke College’s mace was designed by Susannah Wagner, a
British-trained goldsmith and jeweler in Ashland, Virginia. Also
involved in its making were a jeweler, engraver, stonecutter, glassblower and wood crafter. The mace features a sterling silver
headpiece, which is adorned with garnets and engraved symbols
representing subjects cherished by Mr. Kinsey, an American
walnut baluster (or wooden stem) and a medallion engraved
with a replica of the College seal on one side and the symbol of
the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America on the reverse.
A maroon hand-blown glass globe honoring the College
colors rests inside the sterling silver cage of the headpiece.
The cage features architectural elements from Miller Hall
and rests on a base that includes a fleur-de-lis pattern
found in wrought ironwork around campus.
The Roanoke College Seal
The seal of the College was redesigned by Guy A. Ritter, Jr., Associate Professor
of Philosophy and Religion Emeritus. It was approved by the Board of
Trustees in April of 1964. It features a shield in national blue
emblazoned with a mandarin yellow cross, representing
Roanoke College’s relationship with the Lutheran
Church. The cross symbolizes the Christian values
inherent in our culture, and above it is the lamp
of knowledge. The white dogwood flower on the
shield symbolizes the State of Virginia. The motto,
“PALMAM QUI MERUIT FERAT,” means
“Let him who earns the palm wear it.” The palm
is symbolic of the palm leaf that was given in
honor of excellence in ancient Greece.