Speech-Language Pathology and Physician Assistant programs celebrate summer graduations

GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College completed its summer graduations with the recent Commencement Exercises for its Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and Speech-Language Pathology graduate programs.

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

• Natalia K. Addo M.S.’24, of Portland, Ore.
• Kendra M. Anderson M.S.’24, of Sandy Lake, Pa.
• Ryan Stephen Anselmino M.S.’24, of North Huntingdon, Pa.
• Emily Taylor Baer M.S.’24, of Perrysburg, Ohio
• Cassandra Grace Buechel ’22 M.S.’24, of Allison Park, Pa.
• Hannah E. Burress-Brown M.S.’24, of East Canton, Ohio
• Shianne Marie Donovan M.S.’24, of Titusville, Pa.
• Racquel L. Fera M.S.’24, of Level Green, Pa.
• Mariah C. Fluke M.S.’24, of Blairsville, Pa.
• Hannah Rose Hassinger M.S.’24, of Cherry Hill, N.J.
• Samantha Lauren Houle M.S.’24, of Rochester Hills, Mich.
• Joshua P. Jennerjahn M.S.’24, of Valley Stream, N.Y.
• Owen Robert Kravetz M.S.’24, of Altoona, Pa.
• Sarah Grace McCann M.S.’24, of Kittanning, Pa.
• Cysco Allen Merisotes M.S.’24, of Fair Grove, Miss.
• Margaret Rose Nee ’20 M.S.’24, of Erie, Pa.
• Lorela Pengu M.S.’24, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.
• Joseph Petrolla M.S.’24, of Poland, Ohio
• Julia Ann Petrucci M.S.’24, of Murrysville, Pa.
• Ashley Riccardino M.S.’24, of Jeannette, Pa.
• Allison Marie Sarbaum M.S.’24, of Alhambra, Calif.
• Kierstin Schade M.S.’24, of Irwin, Pa.
• Hannah M. Schettler M.S.’24, of Oil City, Pa.
• Kasey Elizabeth Solic M.S.’24, of North Jackson, Ohio
• Taylor A. Taft M.S.’24, of Harborcreek, Pa.
• Bimal Timsina M.S.’24, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio
• Abigail Mae Young M.S.’24, of Greensburg, Pa.

As part of the ceremony on August 24, Maggie Nee ’20 M.S.’24 was awarded the Faith Winner Annual Service Award. The announcement was made during the Exercises that the award would be named for the Physician Assistant program’s administrative assistant Faith Winner.

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

• Arlene Marie Barreto ’23 M.S.’24, of Covina, Calif.
• Dana Kristine Brown M.S.’24, of Canfield, Ohio
• Alaina Ann Cooper M.S.’24, of Pittsburgh, Pa.
• Jensen Ashley Crane M.S.’24, of Cleveland, Ohio
• Amy Lora Divoky M.S.’24, of Grove City, Pa.
• Ariel Rebecca Farren M.S.’24, of Emporium, Pa.
• Katherine Anne Griggs M.S.’24, of California, Md.
• Kendra Lee Harper M.S.’24, of Atlantic, Pa.
• Alana Marie Hellmann M.S.’24, of Hermitage, Pa.
• Kendrah Hillman M.S.’24, of Hermitage, Pa.
• Alyson Fritch Holt M.S.’24, of Butler, Pa.
• Molly Elizabeth Karam M.S.’24, of Munroe Falls, Ohio
• Rebekah Ladaika ’23 M.S.’24, of Erie, Pa.
• McKenna Kathryn Mizer M.S.’24, of Cadiz, Ohio
• Olivia Kay Moore M.S.’24, of North Canton, Ohio
• Lindsay Fay Rance M.S.’24, of Leetonia, Ohio
• Christa Elizabeth Reese M.S.’24, of Apollo, Pa.
• Dawn Rae Shands M.S.’24, of Adkins, Texas
• Cassidy Elizabeth Suchar M.S.’24, of Corry, Pa.
• Sarah Rose Walker ’23 M.S.’24, of New Brighton, Pa.
• Jordan Taylor Zee ’23 M.S.’24, of Panama City Beach, Fla.

As part of the ceremony on August 1, Christa Reese M.S.’24 was recognized as the Dr. Sonya Wilt Outstanding Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Student and Alana Hellman M.S.’24 earned the Dr. Nancy Antonino Outstanding Graduate Clinician. Kendra Lee Harper M.S.’24 was awarded the Jordan McCoy Perseverance Award.

Master of Business Administration students graduated with undergraduates in May.

• Jordan Sharrod Beal MBA’24, of Durham N.C.
• Matt Ryder Beuermann ’23 MBA’24, of Devonport, Tasmania
• Casey Andrew Davis MBA’24, of, Grove City, Pa.
• Andrew Thomas Geisler MBA’24, of Pittsburgh, Pa.
• Seth Michael Johnson ’23 MBA’24, of Magnolia, Ohio
• Mei Ellen Xiao Di Williams ’23 MBA’24, of New Wilmington, Pa.

One student graduated with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

• Michael Walter Bodnar M.A.’24, of Greenville, Pa.

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• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
• Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
  
• Master of Business Administration

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About Thiel College

Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.