9 A.M. Commencement Ceremony

Speech by Dr. Oliver Dreon

Graduates, families, faculty, administrators, trustees, and guests,

I’m Dr. Oliver Dreon, president of APSCUF, the faculty union at Millersville. On behalf of the faculty I’m honored to represent, congratulations. Today celebrates your dedication and persistence, and we are proud of you and grateful to have been part of your journey.

Your journey will continue after today’s celebration. Some of you will begin new careers in exciting new fields. Some of you will venture off and travel to new locations. Others will continue their education by enrolling in graduate school to pursue degrees in science, medicine, and law.

When I graduated some thirty years ago, I wish I could say that excitement and adventure were on my horizon.

Instead, I moved back home and returned to my high school job at Kmart. In my defense, I needed to save some money before starting graduate school in the fall. I also really loved that job at Kmart.

For those of you who might not be familiar, Kmart was the Target of its day. My coworkers and I joked that if you couldn’t find something at Kmart, you probably didn’t need it.

During my time at Kmart, I did a host of different jobs. I stocked shelves, ran the register, and mixed paint. But my favorite job was running blue light specials.

Blue light specials were a uniquely Kmart phenomenon. Throughout the day, the store would offer special discounts on products, and my job was to push around a podium with a beacon light on the top and announce the special to shoppers.

At specified times during the day, I’d turn on the blue light and get on the PA system and say:

“Attention Kmart shoppers, I’d like to call your attention to the flashing blue light at the front of the store…”

And people would run from all over the store to that flashing blue light. They knew that something special was happening.

I didn’t realize it at the time, but that job taught me something important. At most points in our lives, there won’t be a flashing blue light to let you know that something important is happening.

You won’t see one the night you meet your future spouse.

Or when your child takes their first steps.

Or when you have your last conversation with a close friend.

Life sadly doesn’t work that way. Most of the really important moments in our lives may not reveal themselves until years later. To live life to its fullest, you need to be present and pay attention.

But today is different.

There may not be a flashing blue light, but the pomp and circumstance make it clear: this moment matters.

We are here to celebrate you.

So be present today. Enjoy it. Soak it in. This is one of those moments.

And when you leave here—when the ceremony ends and life moves forward—remember this: pay attention, even when there’s no blue light.

In closing, I leave you with this:

Attention Millersville graduates… congratulations!

Speech by Tevon Kerr-Hornbaker

Thank you, Dr. Gasparich 

Hello Trustees, President Wubah, and most importantly graduates! 

We did it!  

Do you remember that first day? This finish line probably seemed years, even decades, away. But we met every challenge head-on, pushed through every obstacle and earned this moment. On behalf of the Student Government Association and entire student body, I want to congratulate you, because it was not an easy task. 

One of the things that often gets lost in the rush of graduation is that for the past years, Millersville stopped being just a school we attended. It became a home. This campus holds the memories of every late-night, every study session, every Evergreen trip, and every small moment that you now hold dear. It’s the comfort of knowing your people were just down the hall – those friends you found by accident became the anchors of your life.  

We didn’t just walk these paths; we grew on them and created them. Driving down George Street for the first time, I knew instantly that this was “it.” It felt like the small-town community I grew up in. And that is exactly what we built here: a community that will stay with us no matter where our next paths leads.  

This Millersville community has shown us many important things, like being EPPIIC. It is one of the many foundation pillars of being a Millersville graduate. These six terms years  are a blueprint for our future and have given us essential character traits and tools that ensure we don’t just succeed, but leave a lasting, and positive impact on the world. 

Now before you walk across the stage today, take a second to connect with your younger self, the one who was still mapping out the future here as a Marauder. Can you see that version of you in the stands right now? They are beaming with excitement and joy as you complete this chapter and step into the next. And as you look in the stands find your family, friends, loved ones and give them a wave, I’ll give you a moment to find them.  

And as I look out at you today, I am filled with immense gratitude. Serving as your SGA President for the last two years has been the highlight of my four years at Millersville. You didn’t just elect me; you’ve challenged me, inspired me, and taught me about what it means to lead with passion. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your friendship, your trust, and for allowing me to be your voice. You have shaped me into the person I am today, and you’ve made Millersville a home I will truly miss. 

Now I want you to go out and make your lasting impact on the world, and I can’t want to see what that impact will be.  

Thank you, and Congratulations Class of 2026! 
 
 

Speech by Helga Mendez ’26

Good morning, graduates, families, Dr. Wubah, distinguished faculty, and friends. 

Standing here today, it’s hard not to think about the journey that brought us to this moment. Not long ago, many of us began this path with excitement, curiosity, and maybe a little uncertainty about the road ahead. I sure did! 

We started with goals and hopes for what we might accomplish. 

Today is a meaningful moment not only for us, graduates, but for everyone who supported us along the way. We recognize those here, those who traveled from near and far, and those not with us but held in our hearts. To our family and loved ones, thank you for your encouragement, patience, and support. This accomplishment is yours as well. 

Along the way, faculty members and mentors challenged us to think deeper and helped us see possibilities we might not have recognized on our own. Thank you for your support, your guidance, and for pushing us further than we thought we could ever go.   

Today, we celebrate a significant milestone. Graduation represents years of hard work and growth. It wasn’t easy—there were late nights studying, assignments that felt overwhelming, and moments when we asked ourselves, “Why did I procrastinate?” 

Yet, somehow, we made it— let’s not forget to thank caffeine, group chats, and a few last-minute miraculous study sessions that helped us along the way. 

Today is about more than earning a diploma. It reflects the moments that shaped us—moments when we doubted ourselves, moments when others believed in us, and moments when we realized we were capable of more. 

Education is about curiosity, asking thoughtful questions, and applying what we’ve learned in classrooms, internships, and from mentors…to empower others. 

We’re graduating in unpredictable times that can feel overwhelming. Our communities face increasingly complex challenges. At the same time, we’re asked to do more with less, even before our coffee kicks in. But moments like these remind us why education matters. 

As graduates, we carry both opportunity and responsibility—opportunity to pursue our passions and contribute to our communities, and responsibility to lead with compassion, integrity, and purpose. 

Graduation isn’t the end—it’s a new beginning. The best leaders stay curious, open to new perspectives, and committed to growth. 

Challenges will come. Plans will change. Obstacles may appear. During these moments, remember the perseverance that got you here. If we survived long nights of studying and group projects where one person mysteriously disappeared, we’re already more prepared than we realize. 

If there’s one thing I’d encourage you to remember… 

As my grandfather would tell me: “Estudie para que salga del montón.” 

Educate yourself so that you may rise above… 
Rise above by continuing to learn. 
Rise above by continuing to question. 
Rise above to make our communities stronger.

Today, we will rise above with dignity and hope as we enter a world that needs thoughtful leaders, compassionate voices—people willing to make a difference. 

And TODAY, that opportunity and responsibility belong to us, the Class of 2026. 

Speech coming soon.

Speech by Rev. Dr. Dexter L. Davis Sr.

Good morning, President Wubah, board of trustees, university administration, distinguished faculty, proud families, cherished friends, and above all, the graduating class of 2026 of the College of Education and Human Services at Millersville University.

Thank you for welcoming me back to the place that shaped my life so profoundly, nearly half a century ago.

As I stand before you today, I am filled with immense pride, gratitude, and a profound sense of nostalgia.

Forty-nine years ago, I sat in a seat much like yours, heart pounding with excitement, hope, and just a touch of nervous anticipation.

I am honored to return as a proud alumnus, a member of the Millersville family forever, sharing in your joy and dreams on this remarkable day.

To the faculty and staff who have guided you, supported you, and inspired you—thank you for your unwavering commitment to excellence and care.

To the parents and loved ones, your sacrifices, encouragement, and love have paved the way for these graduates, and you too deserve our applause.

To the graduates—today is your day, a milestone you have earned through determination, resilience, and unwavering effort.

Give yourself a round of applause.

I remember the mixture of emotions that filled me on my own graduation day: joy, relief, uncertainty, and the anticipation of new adventures.

Just like you, I wondered about the future—what would become of my dreams, what challenges awaited, and how I would measure up to the world beyond Millersville’s campus.

We share this excitement, this hope, this longing to make a difference in the world, using what we have learned here to serve, to teach, and to lead.

Today, I want to talk about growth, courage, and the richly woven fabric of experiences that define a Millersville Marauder.

My journey to this campus began as a first-generation college student, coming from an urban majority environment where the city’s rhythm was all I knew.

Arriving in the tranquil, rural embrace of Millersville State College, I found myself suddenly in the minority, surrounded by rolling fields and a pace of life that felt utterly foreign to me.

On my way to campus riding by Amish families being transported by horse and buggy.

I will never forget my first autumn here—the crisp air laced with the unmistakable scent of fertilizer, a fragrance I could not escape, no matter where I walked.

It was, to say the least, a striking reminder that I was no longer in the city, and I wondered—sometimes with a laugh, sometimes with longing—whether I would ever get used to it.

As a newcomer, I often felt out of place, missing the familiar pulse of home, the comfort of my community, and the faces that looked like mine.

I remember being the only person of color on the freshmen football team.

The same situation played out in many of my freshmen classes.

But it was here, in this new place, that I discovered resilience within myself—an ability to adapt, to reach out, to find common ground with people whose skin color and backgrounds were different from my own.

I quickly learned that Millersville was more than a campus; it was a community that welcomed me, challenged me, and encouraged me to grow.

I found friendship and belonging in the most unexpected places—sometimes in the classroom, sometimes at a late-night study session, and sometimes at the legendary “sweat box parties” at the SMAC.

Those nights, filled with music, laughter, and the joyful release of dancing after a week of exams, are etched into my memory, a testament to the bonds we built here.

And who could forget the bush parties behind former Burrowes Hall?

There, under the stars, we learned as much about each other as we did in any seminar—sharing stories, hopes, and the occasional beverage.

We were thankful for the white field chalk that allowed us to find our way to and from those epic parties.

I am going to invoke the Vegas rule. What happened at the bush parties stays at the bush parties

Millersville was the setting for countless adventures—small moments that became cherished memories over time.

But above all, the Ganser/McNairy Library holds a special place in my heart, not just as a sanctuary of knowledge, but as the place where I met the love of my life.

I can still picture that quiet corner of the library where we shared our first conversation, during that time we were both pledging our beloved fraternity and sorority.

That meeting led to our first date, more study sessions, and eventually, a lifelong partnership that began right here at the Ville.

Fifty years later we are still going strong.

I am going to make sure that Micki and I stop pass the McNairy Library to take a picture before leaving campus.

These memories are more than nostalgia; they are the foundation of who I am today, and I hope they remind you that the connections you made here will shape your life in ways you cannot yet imagine.

Millersville taught me more than academic knowledge; it taught me empathy, perseverance, and the importance of community.

It showed me how to turn challenges into opportunities and differences into strengths.

It helped me find my voice, my purpose, and the courage to pursue a career in education—even when I doubted myself.

As a first-generation student, I often felt the weight of expectations, the fear of failure, and the pressure to succeed not just for myself, but for my entire family.

I know many of you share that experience, and I want you to know—your journey matters, your struggles are valid, and your dreams are worth pursuing.

Education is a powerful force for change, and you have been equipped with the knowledge, skills, and passion to transform lives in your communities and beyond.

Remember, the lessons learned here at Millersville go beyond the classroom; they are the guideposts that will help you navigate life’s uncertainties.

When I graduated in 1977, the world was a very different place.

We listened to music on cassette tapes, wrote letters by hand, and made phone calls from pay phones in the hallways of the dorms.

We faced challenges that seemed insurmountable at the time—economic uncertainty, social change, and a world grappling with new technology and shifting values.

But we also believed in possibility, in progress, and in the hope that our actions could make a difference.

Today, you graduate into a world transformed by technology, diversity, and global interconnectedness.

You are more connected, more informed, and more empowered than any generation before you.

But you also face new complexities—challenges that require courage, creativity, and unwavering resolve.

The world needs your leadership, your compassion, and your boldness now more than ever.

You will shape the future of education, advocate for justice, and be the champions of change in every community you touch.

Mercy Afriyie Berkoh  
DSW Social Work

Cornell Davis III⁴
DSW Social Work

Nora Ashley Helmus  
DSW Social Work

Jessica Evon Hippely  
DSW Social Work

Karen Lehman  
DSW Social Work

Yanina M. Marti-Ramirez de Arellano  
DSW Social Work

Carita Antoinette Mitchell  
DSW Social Work

Natalie Montero  
DSW Social Work

Courtney Jay Nowak  
EDD Educational Leadership

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⁴ Fall 2025 Graduate

Yessica Abreu Robinson
MSW Social Work

Jessica Marie Adams
MED Gifted Education

Negede Tilahun Aligaz
MED Early Childhood Education

Alison Altemose
MED Assessment, Curriculum & Teaching

Ghozlan Sofyan Alyan
MED Assessment, Curriculum & Teaching

Jordan T. Anderson
MSW Social Work

Jane E. Anthony
MS Psychology

Judy Avellan
EDS School Psychology

Chelsea Lynn Balulis
MS Psychology

Stephanie Bartley
MSW Social Work

Mackenzie Baxter
MED Assessment, Curriculum & Teaching

Zyah Beatty
MSW Social Work

Catherine Rose Bebbington
MED Assessment, Curriculum & Teaching

Ashley Beck de Munoz
MSW Social Work

Brooke Elizabeth Bernabei
MSW Social Work

Laura Dawn Biancone
MSW Social Work

Marlon Raymond Boone
MSW Social Work

James Joseph Breen³
MED Assessment, Curriculum & Teaching

Takiya Shani Brown
MSW Social Work

Joralda Burgos-Jimenez
MED Early Childhood Education

Zoe Bush
MSW Social Work

Tim A. Chambers
MSW Social Work

Kayla Laura Chavez
MSW Social Work

James Colburn
MED Special Education

Colin Elijah Coy
MSW Social Work

Benjamin John Creighton
CEPB Gifted Education

Yazmine Cunningham
MSW Social Work

Alison Rose Curran
MED Assessment, Curriculum & Teaching

Juliana McKenney Dailey³
MS Psychology

Lindsay Marie Daub
EDS School Psychology

Elizabeth M. Deardorff
MSW Social Work

Sarah Dobeck
MSW Social Work

Brett A. Donmoyer
MED Gifted Education

Whitney Ann Eichelberger
MSW Social Work

Alice Elaine Einsig
MSW Social Work

Tessa Flynn Evarts
MED Early Childhood Education

Kelly Danielle Fenn
MED Assessment, Curriculum & Teaching

Brittney Dana Ferraro
MSW Social Work

Zoe Folcarelli
MSW Social Work

Laura Nicole Foltz
MED School Counseling

Brendan Foster
MSW Social Work

Alexander J. Funston
MSW Social Work

Giordienne Ariel Gabriel
MSW Social Work

Shan Gao
MED Leadership for Teaching & Learning

Emily Harper Gardner
MED School Counseling

Elizabeth R. George
MED Early Childhood Education

Emily Gerlach
MED School Counseling

Paige Lee Glovenski
MSW Social Work

Leidy Gomez
MED Special Education

Faith Schmick Gordon
MSW Social Work

Brandon Hall³
MSW Social Work

Steven Tyler Hart
MED Leadership for Teaching & Learning

Natalie Loewen Hazbun
MSW Social Work

Carolyn Marie Helo¹
MED Gifted Education

Erica Hinchcliff
EDS School Psychology

Baker Charles Hodges
MS Psychology

Anna R Hogsett
MS Psychology

Paige Horne³
MED Assessment, Curriculum & Teaching

Ashley Alexandria Hunt
MSW Social Work

Miranda Renee Hutchins
MS Psychology

Rimsha Ijaz
MSW Social Work

Aliesa Jackson³
MSW Social Work

Liberty Justice Sager Jacques
MSW Social Work

Taylor Juszynski
MED Gifted Education

Angela M. Kaja
MS Psychology

Mairead Elyse Kelly³
MSW Social Work

Megan Rene Kelly
MSW Social Work

Kelly A. Kelso
MSW Social Work

Jessica W. King
MSW Social Work

Cindy Le
MSW Social Work

Lauren M. Leese
MSW Social Work

John W. Lefever
MSW Social Work

Cambria B. Leidy
MS Psychology

Tajah Ashanti Lewis
MS Psychology

Diane Elizabeth Liddington
MED Assessment, Curriculum & Teaching

Gabrielle Elizabeth List
MS Psychology

Nathan Lytle
MSW Social Work

Bridget Riley Mangin³
MSW Social Work

Kasey E. Mares³
MED Assessment, Curriculum & Teaching

Nicasia M. Marinelli
MSW Social Work

Mikai Joseph Martinez
MSW Social Work

Kaz McCarthy
MSW Social Work

Lucy Violet McGloshen
EDS School Psychology

Brooklynn McKenzie
MSW Social Work

Kayla Michelle McKie
MS Psychology

Helga Cardoza Mendez
MED Leadership for Teaching & Learning

Lindsay Ruth Messina
MED School Counseling

Emmalee Brooke Miles
MSW Social Work

Samantha Moreno
MED School Counseling

Neishana Onedia Morrison
MSW Social Work

Nicole Elizabeth Morrow
MSW Social Work

Breanna Mullarkey
MS Psychology

Qhayiya Nogoduka³
MS Psychology

Nathan J. Olski
EDS School Psychology

Erin Marie Olson
MSW Social Work

Darlene Patterson
MSW Social Work

Melissa Renee Payton
MS Psychology

Falon Caroline Pena Perez
MSW Social Work

Scotti Leigh Pennypacker
MED Early Childhood Education

Elizabeth Nicole Reidenbaugh³
MED Assessment, Curriculum & Teaching

Christine Rice
MED Gifted Education

Brianne M. Roth
MSW Social Work

Alaina Rowe
MSW Social Work

Cathy S. Rubin
MSW Social Work

Melissa Rudacille
MSW Social Work

Katarina Sandell
MS Psychology

Josephine Bailey Savicky³
MSW Social Work

Taylor Schmittzeh
MSW Social Work

Lina Maria Schneide
MSW Social Work

Kayla Schreckengast³
MS Psychology

Nicole Leigh Sell
MSW Social Work

Katie Shaffer
MS Psychology

Gregory Keith Shelton
MED School Counseling

Mary Elizabeth Shilling
EDS School Psychology

Evalyne Simpson
MSW Social Work

Alicia Renee Singer
MED Early Childhood Education

Anna Theresa Smith
MS Psychology

Carley Malinda Smith
MSW Social Work

Esther Carol Smith
MSW Social Work

Margaret Anne Stixon
MSW Social Work

Sydney Stoddart
MED Gifted Education

Carly Jo Swick
MSW Social Work

Crimson Swinton
MSW Social Work

Ariana R. Taney
MSW Social Work

Jay Henry Taylor
EDS School Psychology

Fiifi Tekyi-Acheampong
MSW Social Work

Callie Elizabeth Tomblin
MSW Social Work

Erika J. Torres²
MED Leadership for Teaching & Learning

Gabriela Turner
EDS School Psychology

Joshua Van Nostrand³
MS Psychology

Britney Marie Walker
MSW Social Work

Felix M. Warren
MSW Social Work

Jessica H. Weber
MED Assessment, Curriculum & Teaching

Samantha Lynn Weigle
MED Gifted Education

Paige Weimer
MSW Social Work

Keasia S. White
MSW Social Work

Tazaiel Whitfield²
MED School Counseling

Lydia Williams
MED Early Childhood Education

Kylee M. Wisor
MSW Social Work

Carita Witmer
MED Early Childhood Education

Sadie M. Wurzbach
MED Assessment, Curriculum & Teaching

Andrea Wyrwas
MS Psychology
EDS School Psychology

Leah Marie Zang
MSW Social Work

Abigail R. Zeek
MED Assessment, Curriculum & Teaching

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¹ Fall 2025 Graduate 
² Winter 2026 Graduate 
³ Summer 2026 Graduate 

Caroline Alvarez
Psychology, Cum Laude

Makayla Marie Brunnabend
Psychology, Magna Cum Laude

Jayden Michael Burnside
English, Summa Cum Laude

Brayden M. Button
Government, Law, & International Relations, Cum Laude

Jessica Lynn Cabibbo
Environmental Earth & Ocean Science

Austin Carroll
Meteorology, Cum Laude

Sydni Maya Chieffo
Media Arts Production, Summa Cum Laude

Alexandria Eve Chism³
Multidisciplinary Studies

Abigail Meira Collins
Early Childhood Education, Summa Cum Laude

Kaitlin Erica Costanza
Mathematics, Magna Cum Laude

Lincoln Craddock
Computer Science, Magna Cum Laude

Tatum Faith Dolan
Biology, Summa Cum Laude

Sarah Noel Dutton
History, Magna Cum Laude

Kyle R. Duvall
Mathematics, Magna Cum Laude

Julia Kayla Fischer
Mathematics, Magna Cum Laude

Veronica Michelle Fox
History, Cum Laude

Taylor A. Getz
Middle Level Education, Cum Laude

Cora Margaret Heilman
Biology, Summa Cum Laude

Raven Serenity Hiller
Biology

Crystal Itwaru
Government, Law, & International Relations, Cum Laude

Lyndsey Kerrington Kregel
Sociology

Mandi Lucille Laudenslager
English, Cum Laude

Rose Wallis Leitner
Early Childhood Education, Magna Cum Laude

Timothy Gerald Lerch
Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude

Alexander Nathan Lloyd
Biology, Magna Cum Laude

Lael Michaela Marshall
Sociology, Cum Laude

Alexander Scott Martin
International Studies, Magna Cum Laude

Thomas Edward McCrea
Biology, Magna Cum Laude

Emily Leona Moyer
Social Work, Cum Laude

Bryanna Nase
History, Summa Cum Laude

Kyla Alexa Rose Patterson
Mathematics

Jessica M. Rarick
Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude

Andrew Peter Salkin
Accounting, Summa Cum Laude

Katherine Eva Sarro
Marketing, Magna Cum Laude

Rylie Elizabeth Shanebrook
Biology

Kaidence Laine Smith³
Special Education, Magna Cum Laude

Austin Stankus
Meteorology, Cum Laude

Kayla L. Tracey
Biology, Summa Cum Laude

Olivia Lauren Verrecchia
Biology

Lauren Wartluft
Biology, Summa Cum Laude

Claire Weaver
Early Childhood Education, Summa Cum Laude

Micaiah N. Weaver
Biology, Magna Cum Laude

Mary I. Weiss
Biology, Summa Cum Laude

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3 Summer 2026 Graduate 

Summa Cum Laude

• Emilie Arsenault
• Lexie Blanchard
• Jayden Michael Burnside
• Sydni Maya Chieffo
• Abigail Meira Collins
• Alaina Irene DiNardi
• Tatum Faith Dolan
• Gracie Leann Eberly
• Tianna M. Frate
• Rachel Grimm
• Cora Margaret Heilman
• James Benton Hughes
• Grace Elizabeth Jenkins
• Christine Elizabeth Juliano
• Josiah S. Kerr
• Kaithlyn Minh Khuc
• Katlyn Krebs
• Maura N. Lane
• Timothy Gerald Lerch
• Lisa Marie Lorah³
• Jinge Ma
• Brecken K. MacDougall
• Evan Patrick Magill
• Brianna Mann
• Brianna A. McHugh
• Christian Medina
• Ryan Joel Moyer
• Bryanna Nase
• Kayla Lynne Peakes
• Emily Chance Rybicki
• Andrew Peter Salkin
• Frank Diehl Schaeffer V
• Jack Stoltzfus
• Jacob Alexander Toran
• Kayla L. Tracey
• Abigail Ugalde
• Lauren Wartluft
• Claire Weaver
• Mary I. Weiss
• Brock Wirt

Magna Cum Laude

• Jamie Elizabeth Apple
• Yesenmarie Baez
• Grace Elizabeth Baker³
• Bethany Noelle Barrall
• Habeba Mohamed Bekhit
• Elizabeth V. Binder
• Valerie Sue Boguslowski
• Sophia Brubaker
• Makayla Marie Brunnabend
• Rebecca Ann Butterfield
• Ralph Lawrence Carugno
• Sarah Ann Casler
• Yahelis Castillo
• Santina M. Cerquetelli
• Jena Chehovin
• Cassandra Rose Coco
• Cassidy McKenna Cook
• Jovanne Antonio Cortez
• Kaitlin Erica Costanza
• Ella Coyle
• Lincoln Craddock
• Jillian Grace Crawford
• Sarah Crysler
• Caleb Dean Cutler³
• Leah Nicole Davies
• Sydney Delong
• Amina Desouki
• Angeliz Diaz
• Kevin Dichter
• Caleb James Dickson
• Jennifer L. Dowell³
• Sarah Noel Dutton
• Kyle R. Duvall
• Emma J. Einheber
• Andrew Christopher Elko³
• Jeremiah D. Emig
• Emma Fair
• Nehem Zuriel Reas Felices³
• Julia Kayla Fischer
• Anna Gable
• Jayda Maralynn Garwood
• Shane Timothy Geisel
• Kathryn Elizabeth Gomes
• David Good
• Gabriel Greb
• Serena B. Habecker
• Hailey Star Haldeman
• Caroline Sarah Halsey
• Eliz Byrd Hawbecker
• Sarah Julia Hessler
• Aaron C. Hickok
• Dorothy Hildebrand
• Anne Elizabeth Hollinger
• Gideon N. Hopton
• Isabella Marie Irizarry
• Mary Ann Isaac
• Jordan Tyler Jones
• Grace Kahmer
• Kaylee Allyson Kantner
• Alexis Kepley
• Saqib Khan
• Lauren Kok
• Yash Kothari
• Thomas Kuhns
• Matthew William LaBar
• Rose Wallis Leitner
• Alexander Nathan Lloyd
• John R. Long
• Morgan Long
• Mary Ellen Lowery
• Josiah Lutz
• Logan E. MacDougall
• Alexander Scott Martin
• Abigail Christine Mathias
• Collin Patrick McCarty
• Jane Erin McClelland
• Thomas Edward McCrea
• Bo William Meakim
• Megan Alexandra Meckley
• Kayla Misher
• Brody Morral
• Cameron Robert Wayne Mummert
• An Gia Bao Nguyen
• Jordan Oliver
• Jackie Pento
• Amanda Nicole Pessolano
• Kathryn R. Pirhalla
• Jacob R. Pope³
• Carmen Francesca Rosatia Portillo
• Evan Quinn
• Jessica M. Rarick
• Sydney Alexa Rauchut
• Kinsey Sara Reuwer
• Katherine Eva Sarro
• Sydney Rose Schopf
• Kiersten Schuler
• Jackson M. Scovitch
• Kristy Sensenig
• Ali Shank
• Kristen Renee Shellenberger
• Grace Ann Shemanski
• Jordan E. Smith³
• Kaidence Laine Smith³
• Mia Michele Smith
• Ellie Jackson Soucy
• Christopher Ronnie Steppat
• Martha Strickler
• Tyler Marie Stroup
• Madalyn Paige Stumbaugh
• Long H. Tran
• Hunter Stephen Trawitz
• Micaiah N. Weaver
• Jenna Rose Wesley
• Gabriella Wettig
• Colton Scott Whitehead
• Greta Widmaier
• Dylan Wiest
• Brogan M. Williams
• Emily Renee Wilson
• Jade Darlene Wilson
• Mkenna Wimberly
• Anna Wojciechowski
• Eleanor Nicole Wright
• Myah Paige Yesko
• Peyton R. Yocum
• Huda Zaman
• Genesis Janet Zayas‑Garcia
• Andrew Thomas Zeigler
• Noah D. Zink

Cum Laude

• Kristen Oluwatosin Ajala
• Christopher Allen
• Kacie Anne Alley
• Paige M. Althoff
• Caroline Alvarez
• Ari Anderson
• Briana Ayala
• Brooks Azzarello
• Camryn Fay Bailey
• Jillian Kozak Baumberger
• Emily Claire Elizabeth Beers
• Mia Bertoldi
• Albert Jon Beyer
• Ryan Daniel Bliss
• Jacob Abram Boardwine
• Caroline Alexandria Bogle
• Kevin A. Brooks
• Bryan J. Brown³
• Jaden Brubaker
• Brayden M. Button
• Austin Carroll
• Jordan Chubin
• Savanna Marie Clair
• Axelle Yaa Cofie
• Sabryna Christina Collins
• Gabrielle Connors
• Ashlyn Cope
• Lily Wehry Crowell
• William Ryan Daub
• Cassandra Diem
• Ellie Margaret Dillow
• Christopher Bruce Dolan
• Simon Domencic
• Katherine Rose Dorsheimer
• Chene Duffy
• Madylin Elise Dunst
• Caroline Emily Elkins
• Emma Alexandra Engle
• Sydney Jean Erb
• Daniella Fazekas
• Nicholas A. Filemyr
• Christina Nicole Finnell
• Veronica Michelle Fox
• Joseph Steven Galvan‑Ayala
• Leiahna Joelyn Garcia
• Sydney Brooke Garza
• Benjamin Gehrt
• Ty Geiger
• Taylor A. Getz
• Caitlin Gibson‑Worley
• Lauryn R. Gilbert
• Elliana Jaylyn Girton
• Logan J. Gorski
• Justin Grant
• Fayth M. Grim
• Paige Guinther
• Rebecca Hahn
• Kyla Haibach
• Jack David Hamm
• Shana Alain Hammaker
• John Patrick Hansen
• Alyssa S. Hean
• Joshua Charles Hicklin
• Cameryn Lei Hockenberry
• Alexander L. Impink
• Crystal Itwaru
• Grace Anastasia Jessel
• Tucker C. Jozwiak
• Jennifer Guadalupe Juarez
• Margaret Elizabeth Keeley
• Lucille Janet Kosoff
• Eric Kreider
• Emma Krewson
• Courtney E. LaMotte
• Savannah Landis
• Mandi Lucille Laudenslager
• Cody Lausch
• Joshua Paul Leash
• Kinsey Ellen Lesher
• Kay Marie Liebl
• Kevin Lynch
• Lael Michaela Marshall
• Stephen J. Mays
• Katie Rose McCarthy
• Bryan McGuire
• Thomas Riley McShane
• Nicole Mele
• Abigail Michaels
• Tyler Miller
• Emily Lauren Monk
• Kennedy Lynn Moody
• Mary‑Anna Moraca
• Emily Leona Moyer
• Lillian Grace Murray
• MJ Music
• Ellye Neff
• Maitri Nemani
• Connor Patrick Newkirk
• Amber Shea Nickey
• Alexander Eli Nikkanen
• Cameron Patterson
• Nicolina Marianne Pezzone
• Ian Pilon
• Taya Leslie Puffenberger
• Cesar Enrique Rangel Muñoz
• Benjamin Alexander Rohrbach
• Briahna Rorrer
• Chad Royer
• Olivia G. Saborio
• Leah J. Schmeltzer
• Alana Paige Schoonover
• Victoria Maria Schrader
• Haily J. Seifert
• Trista Paige Senez
• William Aaron Shapiro³
• Faith Adele Shellenberger
• Emma‑Leigh Simcoe
• Benjamin Staker
• Austin Stankus
• Christine Marie Storero
• Julia Lody Swan
• Emily Szot
• Julia R. Thomas
• Daina Thomson
• Katelyn Tipton
• Meredith Trelease
• Anabelle Kaochia Vue
• Jocelyn Rose Wagner
• Lianna Wakefield
• Hailey L. Watlington
• Mackenzie Weakland
• Taylor Elizabeth Welter³
• Delaney Rose Wenger³
• David Lee Wertz
• Elizabeth Marie Wicht
• Sierra M. Wilcox
• Kaden J. Wood
• Allison Wysocki
• Kinsey Lee Yohn
• Sabrina Noel Zimmerman
• John Michael Zirpoli

Associate Degree With Honors

• Jordan Chubin
• Rebecca Hahn
• Alexander Hunter Schor

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³ Summer 2026 Graduate

Kacie Anne Alley – Psychology
Thesis Title: “Contributing Factors to Gender Differences in Employability of Autistic Adults”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Debra S. Vredenburg

Emilie Arsenault – English & World Languages
Thesis Title: “Dread Supernatural and the Autonomy of Death: A Feminist Reading of Toni Morrison’s Beloved”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Katarzyna I. Jakubiak

Bethany Noelle Barrall – Biology
Thesis Title: “Powassan Virus Diagnostic Assay Research”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Eric J. Ryndock

Makayla Marie Brunnabend – Psychology
Thesis Title: “Socioemotional Learning and Children’s Peer Acceptance Over an 8‑Week Summer Camp”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Jessica Grady

Brayden M. Button – Government, Law, & International Relations
Thesis Title: “Party or Policy: A Study of Influences on the American Vote”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Adam B. Lawrence

Jessica Lynn Cabibbo – Earth Sciences
Thesis Title: “Spatial Distribution of Karst Features in Carbonate Formations of Southcentral and Southeastern Pennsylvania and Implications for Hazard Mitigation”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Lynn Marquez

Sydni Maya Chieffo – Communications
Thesis Title: “Imitation is the Highest Form of Flattery: Is the Only Way to Survive in Social Media to Participate in Mimicry?”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Gregory J. Seigworth

Abigail Meira Collins – Early, Middle & Exceptional Education
Thesis Title: “Project and Problem Based Learning as a Pedagogical Framework for Social Studies Education”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Jennifer M. Burke

Bhagi Rath Dhakal – Mathematics
Thesis Title: “Pricing Asian Options”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. J. Robert Buchanan

Sarah Noel Dutton – History & Philosophy
Thesis Title: “The Presidential Election of 1960: How televised debates influenced politics and voter opinions”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Ronald B. Frankum Jr.

Kyle R. Duvall – Mathematics
Thesis Title: “Developing a New Normality Test Using the Empirical Cumulative Distribution Function”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Patrick L. Stewart

Chaz A. Eavenson – Chemistry
Thesis Title: “From Peel to Polymer: Limonene Double Epoxidation Optimization for Use in Teaching Lab”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Steven M. Kennedy

Nathan Ferguson – Chemistry
Thesis Title: “Optimization of Rengyolone Synthesis for Derivatization Studies”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Steven M. Kennedy

Taylor A. Getz – Early, Middle & Exceptional Education
Thesis Title: “Gamification in the Middle Grades: Does It Improve Learning Outcomes or Just Motivation?”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Jason Petula

Dayana Gonzalez‑Bravo – Biology
Thesis Title: “Changes in Canine Microbiome after Neutering”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Brent M. Horton

Raven Serenity Hiller – Biology
Thesis Title: “RNAi Screen for Novel Meiotic Genes”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Jessica E. Fellmeth

Crystal Itwaru – Government, Law, & International Relations
Thesis Title: “The Gender of Displacement: Humanitarian Needs of Displaced Women and Girls”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Robert J. Bookmiller

Lyndsey Kerrington Kregel – Sociology
Thesis Title: “Gender Differences in Perception of Deepfake Pornography”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Frederika E. Schmitt

Thomas Kuhns – Applied Engineering, Safety & Technology
Thesis Title: “Independent Research in Sustainable Agriculture Systems”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Sharon A. Brusic

Mandi Lucille Laudenslager – English & World Languages
Thesis Title: “The Feminist Adaptation Theory in Romantic Fiction: A Content Analysis”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. A. Nicole Pfannenstiel

Rose Wallis Leitner – Early, Middle & Exceptional Education
Thesis Title: “Elementary Math Problem Solving”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Laurie B. Hanich

Timothy Gerald Lerch – Chemistry
Thesis Title: “Design, Structure, & Study of New Catalysts in Green Synthesis”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. R. Edward Rajaseelan

Alexander Nathan Lloyd – Biology
Thesis Title: “Bat Ecology in Lancaster City”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Aaron M. Haines

Lael Michaela Marshall – Criminology, Sociology & Anthropology
Thesis Title: “Navigating Belonging in Japan: A Content Analysis of Students’ and Expatriates’ Experiences”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Carrie Lee Smith

Alexander Scott Martin – Government, Law, & International Relations
Thesis Title: “The Economic Exacerbation of Ethno‑Historical Tensions Between Armenia and Azerbaijan”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Robert J. Bookmiller

Thomas Edward McCrea – Educational Foundations
Thesis Title: “Assessing Student Perceptions of Intrinsic Motivation in Undergraduate Science Classes”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Sandra A. Deemer

Christian Medina – Biology
Thesis Title: “Detection of ZYMV Using a RT‑qPCR Assay”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Eric J. Ryndock

Bryanna Nase – History & Philosophy
Thesis Title: “Shout It From the Rooftops”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Erin J. Shelor

Kyla Alexa Rose Patterson – Mathematics
Thesis Title: “The Shape of Death: How Pandemics Redefine Mortality Risk”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Richard Mikula

Jessica M. Rarick – Chemistry
Thesis Title: “Vulgarin Isolation for Semisynthetic Derivatization Studies”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Steven M. Kennedy

Andrew Peter Salkin – Accounting
Thesis Title: “Fraud in the Sports Card Industry”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Joseph J. Galante

Katherine Eva Sarro – Management, Marketing & Information Technology
Thesis Title: “On‑Platform vs. Off‑Platform Conversions: An A/B Test of Facebook Lead Advertisements”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Joseph J. Galante

Frank Diehl Schaeffer V – Biology
Thesis Title: “Sex‑Dependent Microbiome Assembly of Dioecious Spinach”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Maja M. Klosinska

Rylie Elizabeth Shanebrook – Biology
Thesis Title: “Communication in Veterinary Sciences”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Christopher R. Stieha

William Aaron Shapiro – Accounting
Thesis Title: “The Influence of Collector Motivations on Buying Intentions in the Sports Card Market”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Brian S. Trout

Kaidence Laine Smith – Special Education
Thesis Title: “Implementing Sensory Safe Classroom Modifications for Students with ASD”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Jennifer M. Burke

Julia R. Thomas – Psychology
Thesis Title: “Intolerance of Uncertainty as a Correlate of Cognitive Inflexibility in Adults with Autism”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Andrew Bland

Jacob Alexander Toran – Biology
Thesis Title: “Effect of Fiber‑Rich Diet on Mouse Strength and Endurance”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Laura S. Ramos‑Sepulveda

Kayla L. Tracey – Biology
Thesis Title: “Communicating Outdoor Cat Management on a College Campus”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Aaron M. Haines

Olivia Lauren Verrecchia – Biology
Thesis Title: “Environmental DNA in Water Samples”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Eric J. Ryndock

Anabelle Kaochia Vue – Biology
Thesis Title: “Effect of Green Tea Polyphenol EGCG on Liver Cancer Cell Apoptosis”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Heather L. Lehman

Claire Weaver – Early, Middle & Exceptional Education
Thesis Title: “Children’s Literature and SEL”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Aileen P. Hower

Micaiah N. Weaver – Biology
Thesis Title: “Forensic DNA Barcoding in Cases of Suspected Yew Poisoning”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Christopher R. Hardy

Mary I. Weiss – Biology
Thesis Title: “Comparing Noninvasive Survey Methods to Detect Southern Flying Squirrels in the Millersville University Biological Preserve”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Aaron M. Haines

Huda Zaman – Biology
Thesis Title: “Understanding the Link Between CAL1 and CENPC During Meiotic Prophase”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Jessica E. Fellmeth

Mohrael Adly
BA Multidisciplinary Studies

Mariella Aguilar³
BA Behavioral & Human Services

Kristen Oluwatosin Ajala
BA Psychology

Saba Ali
BSED Early Childhood Education

Christopher Allen
BA Social Work

Kacie Anne Alley
BA Psychology

Caroline Alvarez
BA Psychology

Elizabeth Andes
BA Social Work

Jamie Elizabeth Apple
BSED Special Education

Kierstyn Rose Arroyo³
BA Psychology

Camryn Fay Bailey
BSED Early Childhood Education

Harold Beatty
BA Social Work

Habeba Mohamed Bekhit
BSED Early Childhood Education

Elizabeth V. Binder
BSED Early Childhood Education

Allyson Black
BA Multidisciplinary Studies

Lexie Blanchard
BSED Early Childhood Education

Jenna Blickensderfer
BA Psychology

Amaryllis Camille Boger³
BA Social Work

Valerie Sue Boguslowski
BSED Early Childhood Education

Ashlee Jean Bowers
BA Social Work

Jasmine Broderick³
BA Social Work

Kevin A. Brooks
BSED Special Education

Sophia Brubaker
BSED Early Childhood Education

Makayla Marie Brunnabend
BA Psychology

Jaiden Brunner
BA Psychology

Isabella Cabrera-Rincon³
BA Psychology

Akaia Whitney Cameron³
BA Social Work

Yahelis Castillo
BSED Special Education

Saibeth Manuela Cedeno Avila
BA Social Work

Alexandria Eve Chism³
BA Multidisciplinary Studies

Savanna Marie Clair
BSED Early Childhood Education

Stevie Elizabeth Clark
BSED Early Childhood Education

Cassandra Rose Coco
BSED Early Childhood Education

Axelle Yaa Cofie
BA Social Work

Karissa Coleman
BSED Early Childhood Education

Abigail Meira Collins
BSED Early Childhood Education

Melissa M. Combs
BA Social Work

Cassidy McKenna Cook
BA Psychology

Ashlyn Cope
BSED Early Childhood Education

Ella Coyle
BA Social Work

Sarah Crysler
BA Psychology

Nikisha Cunningham³
BA Social Work

Alyssa D'Achille³
BA Social Work

Haylee Jade Dangro
BA Behavioral & Human Services

Leah Nicole Davies
BSED Early Childhood Education

Brandon J. Davis
BA Psychology

Justin A. De La Rosa
BA Social Work

Amina Desouki
BSED Early Childhood Education

Cassandra Diem
BA Social Work

Ellie Margaret Dillow
BSED Early Childhood Education

Alaina Irene DiNardi
BSED Early Childhood Education

Simon Domencic
BSED Early Childhood Education

Madylin Elise Dunst
BA Social Work

Gracie Leann Eberly
BSED Middle Level Education

Caroline Emily Elkins
BSED Special Education

Emma Fair
BSED Early Childhood Education

Christina Nicole Finnell
BSED Middle Level Education

Abigail Rae Fraver
BA Multidisciplinary Studies

Natalie Friend³
BA Social Work

Victoria Gabrielle Fuss
BA Psychology

Abria N. Gallman³
BA Social Work

Leiahna Joelyn Garcia
BA Social Work

Olivia Rachel Garno
BA Social Work

Erin Lynn Gartner
BA Psychology

Jayda Maralynn Garwood
BSED Early Childhood Education

Sydney Brooke Garza
BA Social Work

Caleb Michael Gaston³
BA Psychology

Christopher James Gatchel³
BA Social Work

Christina N. Geib
BA Social Work

Taylor A. Getz
BSED Middle Level Education

Elliana Jaylyn Girton
BA Psychology

Kathryn Elizabeth Gomes
BSED Special Education

Kae Green
BA Social Work

Jennifer L. Griffith
BA Social Work

Rachel Grimm
BSED Early Childhood Education

Michaela C. Guilbault³
BA Psychology

Valbona Hada
BA Social Work

Kyla Haibach
BSED Early Childhood Education

Yannick Harris
BA Social Work

Eliz Byrd Hawbecker
BA Social Work

Alyssa S. Hean
BSED Early Childhood Education

Sarah Julia Hessler
BSED Early Childhood Education

Andre L. Howerton Jr.
BA Psychology

Sophia Marie Hynoski
BA Social Work

Isabella Marie Irizarry
BA Psychology

Mary Ann Isaac
BSED Special Education

Christèle Jean Laurent
BA Social Work

Maria M. Juarez
BSED Early Childhood Education

Christine Elizabeth Juliano
BSED Special Education

Kaithlyn Minh Khuc
BSED Early Childhood Education

Brooke Killian
BSED Early Childhood Education

Lindsey Koehler³
BA Social Work

Katlyn Krebs
BSED Early Childhood Education

Emma Krewson
BSED Early Childhood Education

Courtney E. LaMotte
BSED Early Childhood Education

Savannah Landis
BSED Early Childhood Education

Allison L. Lauer
BA Social Work

Emily Lehman³
BA Behavioral & Human Services

Rose Wallis Leitner
BSED Early Childhood Education

Zoe Cheyenne Luna Lens³
BA Social Work

Kinsey Ellen Lesher
BA Psychology

Mason William Lewis
BA Psychology

Tara Lloyd³
BA Social Work

Kate Lockhart
BA Psychology

Morgan Long
BSED Early Childhood Education

Lisa Marie Lorah³
BSED Special Education

Mary Ellen Lowery
BSED Early Childhood Education

Maireade M. Madison
BSED Early Childhood Education

Rachael Mahaffey³
BA Social Work

Morgan Mahoney
BA Multidisciplinary Studies

Mercedes Manire³
BA Social Work

Brianna Mann
BSED Early Childhood Education

Bridget Rose Manzella³
BA Multidisciplinary Studies

Catherine Manzella
BA Social Work

Angel Marie Marsh
BA Multidisciplinary Studies

Katie Rose McCarthy
BA Psychology

Kylie McCubbin
BSED Early Childhood Education

Patrice Marie McNeely³
BA Social Work

Allison Ann Meister
BA Psychology

Nicole Mele
BSED Early Childhood Education

Christopher S. Metheny
BSED Middle Level Education

Emma Nicole Miller
BA Psychology

Kayla Misher
BSED Early Childhood Education

Kennedy Lynn Moody
BSED Early Childhood Education

Emily Leona Moyer
BA Social Work

Cameron Robert Wayne Mummert
BSED Middle Level Education

Lillian Grace Murray
BSED Middle Level Education

Ellye Neff
BSED Special Education

Connor Patrick Newkirk
BSED Early Childhood Education

Lindsay Ogborn
BA Psychology

Isabella R. Pallan
BA Behavioral & Human Services

Amanda Nicole Pessolano
BSED Early Childhood Education

Mia E. Pittman
BA Behavioral & Human Services

Jenna Rose Prestianni
BSED Early Childhood Education

Katherine Elizabeth Probst
BSED Early Childhood Education

Jasmine Ramos³
BA Social Work

Piper Rathsam
BA Multidisciplinary Studies

Morgan Paige Rocap
BSED Special Education

Carly Elizabeth Rodgers
BA Social Work

Anthony Rodriguez³
BA Social Work

Eva Evon Rodriguez³
BA Multidisciplinary Studies

Staci Lynn Rogers³
BA Social Work

Benjamin Alexander Rohrbach
BSED Early Childhood Education

Briahna Rorrer
BSED Early Childhood Education

Hailey E. Rowland
BA Psychology

Emily Chance Rybicki
BSED Early Childhood Education

Olivia G. Saborio
BSED Early Childhood Education

Gwen Schlack
BA Social Work

Leah J Schmeltzer
BSED Early Childhood Education

Sydney Rose Schopf
BSED Early Childhood Education

Victoria Maria Schrader
BSED Early Childhood Education

Haily J. Seifert
BA Psychology

Trista Paige Senez
BA Social Work

Kristy Sensenig
BSED Early Childhood Education

Faith Adele Shellenberger
BSED Early Childhood Education

Kristen Renee Shellenberger
BSED Early Childhood Education

Victoria L. Simmons³
BA Social Work

Ava M. Simone
BA Social Work

Emily Sipko
BA Social Work

Mabel Eunice Sirett³
BA Social Work

Joshua Tyler Smith
BA Psychology

Kaidence Laine Smith³
BSED Special Education

Olivia Smith³
BA Psychology

Megan Ann Snyder
BSED Early Childhood Education

Madison Spotts
BA Behavioral & Human Services

Lexie Stanek
BA Psychology

Hannah Stavros-McCauley³
BA Social Work

Rebecca Steiert
BA Psychology

Jack Stoltzfus
BA Psychology

Christine Marie Storero
BSED Early Childhood Education

Angela Jean Stoudt³
BA Social Work

Martha Strickler
BSED Special Education

Madalyn Paige Stumbaugh
BSED Early Childhood Education

Ava Kathleen Tessitore³
BA Behavioral & Human Services

Julia R. Thomas
BA Psychology

Bhawana Timsina
BA Social Work

Olivia J. Topper
BSED Middle Level Education

Lina Tran³
BA Behavioral & Human Services

Tanya Michelle Tregea
BSED Special Education

Meredith Trelease
BA Psychology

Patricia J. Trout³
BA Behavioral & Human Services

Aubryanna Sade Tucker
BSED Early Childhood Education

Amirah Turner Lizasuain³
BA Social Work

Abigail Ugalde
BSED Early Childhood Education

Alice Uwase
BA Social Work

Peyton Emily-Jean Wanger
BA Psychology

Mackenzie Weakland
BSED Special Education

Claire Weaver
BSED Early Childhood Education

Sarah Wedemeyer
BA Psychology

Nicole Weil
BA Social Work

Talana Weitkamp
BSED Early Childhood Education

Taylor Elizabeth Welter³
BSED Early Childhood Education

Jenna Rose Wesley
BSED Early Childhood Education

Gabriella Wettig
BSED Early Childhood Education

Sierra M. Wilcox
BA Social Work

Angel Williams
BSED Early Childhood Education

Brogan M Williams
BSED Early Childhood Education

Jaycee Lee Williams
BSED Middle Level Education

Emily Renee Wilson
BSED Early Childhood Education

Jade Darlene Wilson
BA Psychology

Eleanor Nicole Wright
BA Social Work

Allison Wysocki
BSED Early Childhood Education

Peyton R Yocum
BA Psychology

Renee Marie Yohe³
BA Behavioral & Human Services

Emma Zauck
BA Multidisciplinary Studies

Genesis Janet Zayas-Garcia
BSED Early Childhood Education

Andrew Thomas Zeigler
BA Social Work

Erin Marie Zimmerman
BA Social Work

Integrated Studies Program

Maximus Wadensten 
Child Development and Creating Children’s Literature  

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¹ Fall 2025 Graduate 
² Winter 2026 Graduate 
³ Summer 2026 Graduate 

With gratitude, Millersville University of Pennsylvania recognizes the military veterans of the Class of 2026.

• Beatty, Harold - Navy  
• Brown, Tyler - National Guard  
• Chavez, Kayla – Navy 
• Chambers, Tim – Marine Corps 
• Cunningham, Yazmine - Marine Corps  
• Desmornes, Sabentina - Army  
• Hutchins, Miranda - Navy Reserve  
• Lane, Joseph – Air Force 
• Lutz, Josiah - National Guard  
• Oberholtzer, Jeffrey - Army 
• Pope, Jacob - National Guard  
• Rodriguez, Evon - Army  
• Schor, Alexander - National Guard  
• Smith, Ryan - Army Reserve  
• Stouffer, Brooks - Marine Corps 
• Walker, Britney - Army 
• Weimer, Paige - Army 

DERRICK F. McCUTCHEN '98, President, MUAA

Congratulations graduates!  On behalf of more than 75,000 Millersville University Alumni, it is my extreme honor to be the first to officially welcome you to the Millersville University Alumni Association!

Each year the Alumni Association has the pleasure of welcoming our new generation. It is our hope that you will keep us informed of the significant developments in your life, of which we are sure there will be many, as you continue to make your alma mater proud.

Again, congratulations, and welcome to the alumni family! 
 

The Alma Mater

Words: Esther E. Lenhardt, Class of 1910; Sanders P. McComsey, Class of 1917
Music arranged by: Melzer R. Porter

Millersville, we sing to thee,
Hymns of praise and loyalty.
Stately trees and campus wide,
We recall with thoughts of pride.
Honor, fame and glory bright,
We inherit through thy might.

Sons and daughters staunch and bold,
Following ’neath the Black and Gold.
Rippling lake and ivied walls,
Memories of thy classic halls.
Scholarship thy first great aim,
Proudly still uphold thy name.

Here we fight for truth and right,
Shield and buckler ever bright.
Forth we march to bring thee fame,
Spirits light and hearts aflame.
Alma Mater, we adore,
Thy great spirit evermore.

Rich in truth we’ll ever be,
Millersville, we sing to thee.
Hopeful, faithful, earnest, true,
Still thy standards to pursue.
Gratitude and reverence may
Millersville be thine for aye.

The National Anthem

O say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light,
What so proudly we hail’d at the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro’ the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof thro’ the night that our flag was still there.
O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

The map below shows the first-floor evacuation routes for Pucillo Gymnasium. Seating sections A, B, C, and D are labeled, with red arrows directing occupants to the nearest exits. Routes lead west, east, north, and south toward exterior exits along Pucillo Drive and sidewalks to Brossman Hall and the Creek Drive parking lot. The adjacent pool is shown for orientation only.

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