ESU Honors 288 Students During 34th Annual Honors Convocation on April 10

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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU) honored 288 students during the 34th Annual Honors Convocation held Friday, April 10, in the Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts. The Honors Convocation is sponsored by the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF) with a grant from the ESU Office of Academic Affairs.

The keynote address was presented by Mary Anne Moore, Ph.D., professor emerita of physics. Dr. Moore joined ESU in 1999. She was the university’s only female physicist. She was granted professor emerita in May of 2014. After her retirement, she wrote her first spy novel, inspired by a trip she took to South Africa. Dr. Moore spends her time volunteering at the Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center. “I was surprised and honored to be named volunteer of the year,” she said. “It is so rewarding to volunteer and retirement gave me the extra time to give to them.”

The Honors Convocation also welcomed student speaker Hunter Fogel, a senior majoring in English from East Stroudsburg, Pa. Fogel’ s passions lie with words and theatre. In his time at the university, he was a dramaturg, a position within theatre that deals mainly with research and the development of plays, for both Wizard of Oz and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Last year, Fogel traveled to  Peru, where he spent four weeks teaching English in Cuzco.

“I really like finding a way to interact with cultures, learn their language and give back to their community,” he said. Fogel is set to graduate in May of 2015 magna cum laude, boasting a 3.79 GPA.

Like Fogel, the 288 students honored at the convocation have had great achievements at the university. Honor students must have of a minimum quality point average of 3.50 reflecting at least 36 semester hours of work completed at ESU, completion of at least 96 semester hours by January 1 of the year in which the award is considered and a minimum of two semesters as a full-time student.

There were five APSCUF Scholarship recipients: Emily Conte, a freshman majoring in psychology from Fair Lawn, N.J.; Alexandra Vazquez, a sophomore majoring in communication studies from East Stroudsburg, Pa.; Blake Nugen, a junior majoring in chemical biotechnology from Dingmans Ferry, Pa.; Theresa Gehring, a sophomore majoring in psychology from Stroudsburg, Pa.; and Ashley Gungor, a freshman majoring in early childhood and elementary education from Glen Head, N.Y.

For more information about the 2015 ESU Honors Convocation, contact Toni Heller in the ESU APSCUF Office at 570-422-3278.

The list of all the ESU Honor students follows.

Melissa Frixione, Leona Valley , Ca., Athletic Training
Katelyn Braune, Earleville, Md., Environmental Studies
Cara Woods, Glen Burnie , Md., Athletic Training
Katie Finken, Merrimack , N.H., Speech-Language Pathology
Corey Janusz, Basking Ridge , N.J., Biology
Sarah Gonsiewski, Beachwood , N.J., Rehabilitative & Human Service
Thomas Casey, Bedminster , N.J., Exercise Science
Michael Jones, Blairstown , N.J., Business Management
Douglas Johnson, Bordentown , N.J., Sport Management
Danielle O’Connor, Budd Lake , N.J., Nursing
William Smith, Califon, N.J., Sport Management
Mohammad Masri, Clifton, N.J., Biology
Nicole Rhodes, Clifton, N.J., Speech-Language Pathology
Kristina Allan, Colonia , N.J., Rehabilitative & Human Service
Lauryn Fucaloro, Edison, N.J., Special Education/Early Child
Megan Bublitz, Flanders , N.J., Physical Education Teacher Edu
Christine Wisolmerski, Florham Park, N.J., Special Education/Early Child
Samantha Fessler, Hackettstown , N.J., Exercise Science
Melissa Garcia, Hackettstown , N.J., Hotel Rest and Tourism Mgmt
Amanda Woods, Hardwick , N.J., Communication Studies
Hamza Masood, Kendall Park, N.J., Biochemistry
Katia Silva, Mercerville, N.J., Exercise Science
Melissa Huzar, Milford, N.J., Exercise Science
Robert Amitrano, Milford , N.J., Recreation Services Mgmt
Brittany Anderson, Mount Arlington , N.J., Psychology
Cara McNeil, Mount Tabor , N.J., English
Joseph Hoy, Mountainside, N.J., Economics
Lauren Wilson, Newton , N.J., Recreation Services Mgmt
Nicole Zdanek, Newton , N.J., Psychology
Sara Yost, Oakhurst , N.J., Special Education/Early Child
Christopher Gibson, Oxford, N.J., Public Health
Rachel Lieberman, Parsippany , N.J., Special Education/Early Child
Ryan Hedderich, Sparta , N.J., Exercise Science
Wendy Schneider, Succasunna, N.J., Special Education/Early Child
Matthew Watson, Sussex , N.J., Exercise Science
Gabriella Martucci, Union, N.J., Special Education/Early Child
Katherine Casillas, Union , N.J., Early Childhood Educ (PreK-4)
Alyssa Samperi, Waldwick , N.J., Speech-Language Pathology
Steven Malvasi, Westwood , N.J., Athletic Training
Samantha Luongo, Bethpage , N.Y., Speech-Language Pathology
Amanda Carlin, East Meadow , N.Y., Speech-Language Pathology
Emily Selby, Endwell, N.Y., Psychology
Ross Potter, Johnson , N.Y., Physical Education Teacher Edu
Nicole Brusca, Middletown , N.Y., Sport Management
Christopher Ott, Newburgh , N.Y., Sport Management
Christina O’Connor, Oneonta , N.Y., Biology
Brad Lombardo, Port Jervis , N.Y., Media Communication & Technol
Lindsay Tobin, Poughquag , N.Y., Early Childhood Educ (PreK-4)
Bridget Bowe, Staten Island , N.Y., Psychology
Troy Upright, Walden , N.Y., Physical Education Teacher Edu
Sydney Bromley, Alburtis, Pa., History
Samantha Grim, Alburtis , Pa., Recreation Services Mgmt
Dainisha Colon, Allentown , Pa., Business Management
Kimberly Jones, Allentown , Pa., Special Education/Early Child
Chelsea King, Allentown , Pa., Hotel Rest and Tourism Mgmt
Kaitlyn Mohl, Allentown , Pa., Athletic Training
Andrew Million, Audubon , Pa., Marine Science
Steven Altorfer, Bangor, Pa., Biology
Rebecca Raso, Bangor , Pa., Biology
Vanessa Rickey, Bangor , Pa., Rehabilitative Services
Nathan Fegley, Barnesville , Pa., Mathematics
Alicia Fleming, Bartonsville, Pa., Psychology
Sean Hall, Bartonsville, Pa., Psychology
Mary Dziadual, Bath , Pa., Speech-Language Pathology
Adam Davensizer, Bellwood , Pa., Athletic Training
Jason Hauer, Bethel, Pa., Exercise Science
Justin Amann, Bethlehem, Pa., History
Brooke Hartranft, Bethlehem, Pa., Special Educ/Elem-Middle Level
Timothy Sedler, Bethlehem, Pa., Criminal Justice
Robert Beach, Bethlehem , Pa., Athletic Training
Bridget Collins, Bethlehem , Pa., Special Education/Early Child
David Zettel, Bethlehem , Pa., Mathematics
Alyssa Carpenter, Birdsboro, Pa., Biotechnology
Michael Ponce, Brodheadsville , Pa., Criminal Justice
Cheryl Rodrigo, Brodheadsville , Pa., Psychology
Kristy Varunan, Bushkill, Pa., Social Work
Daniel Vagie, Bushkill , Pa., Physics
Kathleen Laduke, Canadensis , Pa., Biology
Abigail Sykes, Carlisle , Pa., Speech-Language Pathology
Megan Kulp, Catasauqua, Pa., Early Childhood Educ (PreK-4)
Megan Mulcahy, Catasauqua, Pa., Psychology
Danielle Sierzega, Catasauqua , Pa., Psychology
Angelica Gabriel, Clarks Summit , Pa., Special Education/Early Child
Bridget Nealon, Clarks Summit , Pa., Special Education/Early Child
Rachel Scappatura, Clarks Summit , Pa., Exercise Science
Laura Gulliver, Coplay , Pa., Mathematics
Kristin Kremer, Cresco , Pa., Speech-Language Pathology
Christopher Eroh, Danielsville , Pa., Computer Science
Zachary Koller, Dauphin , Pa., Nursing
Lindsay Seamon, Dunmore , Pa., Speech-Language Pathology
Katelyn Costello, East Stroudsburg, Pa., Interdisciplinary Studies
Hunter Fogel, East Stroudsburg, Pa., English
Amanda Henriquez, East Stroudsburg, Pa., Psychology
Melody Rodriguez, East Stroudsburg, Pa., Social Work
Franklyn Bolden, East Stroudsburg , Pa., Business Management
Marlene Braun, East Stroudsburg , Pa., Psychology
Kayla Cavanaugh, East Stroudsburg , Pa., Special Education/Early Child
Brendan Cross, East Stroudsburg , Pa., Hotel Rest and Tourism Mgmt
Sean Davison, East Stroudsburg , Pa., Political Science
Paige Fetterly, East Stroudsburg , Pa., Psychology
Amanda Hanna, East Stroudsburg , Pa., Exercise Science
Taylor Hettel, East Stroudsburg , Pa., Sociology
Aalih Hussein, East Stroudsburg , Pa., Social Work
Lacey King, East Stroudsburg , Pa., Media Communication & Technol
Paula La Rose, East Stroudsburg , Pa., Rehabilitative & Human Service
Lauren Macblane, East Stroudsburg , Pa., Speech-Language Pathology
Mariann Marrano, East Stroudsburg , Pa., Business Management
Kiarra McCoy, East Stroudsburg , Pa., Rehabilitative & Human Service
Ryan Reyes, East Stroudsburg , Pa., History
Richard Simeone, East Stroudsburg , Pa., Psychology
Deryck Snyder, East Stroudsburg , Pa., Athletic Training
Seairrah Spencer, East Stroudsburg , Pa., Public Health
Danielle Walsh, East Stroudsburg , Pa., Criminal Justice
Matthew Walters, East Stroudsburg , Pa., Physical Education Teacher Edu
Nicole Werrell, East Stroudsburg , Pa., Early Childhood Educ (PreK-4)
Sara White, East Stroudsburg , Pa., Physical Education Teacher Edu
Ashley Wilder, East Stroudsburg , Pa., Special Education/Early Child
Dylan Peinhardt, Easton, Pa., Computer Science
Jessica Grube, Easton , Pa., Sociology
Regan Hoerl, Easton , Pa., English
Jennifer Price, Easton , Pa., Speech-Language Pathology
Claire Tita, Easton , Pa., Communication Studies
Ryan Trittenbach, Easton , Pa., Business Management
Timothy Walter, Easton , Pa., Computer Science
Elena Zervos, Easton , Pa., Special Education/Early Child
Christina Heckelman, Effort , Pa., Early Childhood Educ (PreK-4)
Shawn Mehltretter, Effort , Pa., Computer Science
Katherine David, Emmaus , Pa., Speech-Language Pathology
Rebecca Gagliardi, Emmaus , Pa., Communication Studies
Kyle Hoffman, Emmaus , Pa., Biotechnology
Devon Lukow, Emmaus , Pa., Biotechnology
Nicholas Lukow, Emmaus , Pa., Physics
Abby Binkley, Ephrata , Pa., Special Education/Early Child
Joseph Szogi, Fallsington , Pa., Exercise Science
Jamie Reese, Fleetville , Pa., Physics
Brooke Grim, Fleetwood , Pa., Early Childhood Educ (PreK-4)
Michael Honeywell, Flourtown, Pa., Sport Management
Julie Pisani, Folsom , Pa., Psychology
Kacie Chern, Greentown , Pa., Biology
Jonathan Schnaars, Harrisburg, Pa., Business Management
Chelsea Farabaugh, Harrisburg , Pa., Nursing
Wesley Fossile, Hatfield, Pa., Business Management
Daniel Ingulli, Hawley, Pa., Business Management
Joshua Rake, Hawley, Pa., Physical Education Teacher Edu
Ashley Sims, Hazle Township , Pa., Biology
Marshall Martin, Hellertown , Pa., History
Geraldine Pietrzak, Hellertown , Pa., Early Childhood Educ (PreK-4)
Heather Kresge, Henryville , Pa., Media Communication & Technol
Lori Matthews, Hershey , Pa., Speech-Language Pathology
Cory Piening, Horsham , Pa., Athletic Training
Jason Capper, Jim Thorpe, Pa., Earth and Space Science
Lynn Hager, Jim Thorpe , Pa., History
Taylor Kennedy, Jim Thorpe , Pa., Speech-Language Pathology
Lyndsay Gruver, Kintnersville, Pa., Early Childhood Educ (PreK-4)
Melissa Finley, Kunkletown , Pa., Biology
Nicole Formato, Kunkletown , Pa., Communication Studies
Michele Gannon, Kunkletown , Pa., Business Management
Mark Kotara, Kunkletown , Pa., Criminal Justice
Adamaris Marcial, Kunkletown , Pa., Spanish
Claire Henry, Lancaster , Pa., Nursing
Caitlin Herr, Landisville , Pa., Nursing
Genevieve Adair, Langhorne , Pa., Public Health
Allison Bean, Langhorne , Pa., Biology
Alexis Good, Larksville , Pa., Speech-Language Pathology
Sarah Gates, Lebanon , Pa., Business Management
Brendon Abbazio, Long Pond , Pa., Communication Studies
Jaclyn Kavanagh, Long Pond , Pa., Speech-Language Pathology
Sandra Mateo, Long Pond , Pa., Business Management
Emily Hess, Macungie , Pa., History
Amanda Schreck, Madison Township, Pa., English
Jenna Vanhorn, Matamoras, Pa., Rehabilitative & Human Service
Paige Ocker, Mechanicsburg , Pa., Hotel Rest and Tourism Mgmt
Ashley Raniero, Milford, Pa., Special Education/Early Child
Michele Buccine, Milford , Pa., Early Childhood Educ (PreK-4)
Brianna Hammond, Milford , Pa., Special Education/Early Child
Nicole Kovar, Milford , Pa., Psychology
Rebecca Maxey, Montrose, Pa., Physical Education Teacher Edu
Sarah Edenhofner, Morrisville, Pa., Speech-Language Pathology
Melissa Smith, Morrisville , Pa., Nursing
Andrew Johnson, Moscow , Pa., History
Cassandra Baun, Nazareth , Pa., Biology
Anthony Bronico, Nazareth , Pa., Computer Science
Debbie Della Ragione, Nazareth , Pa., Spanish
Kelly Jonke, Nazareth , Pa., Special Education/Early Child
Ryan Kately, Nazareth , Pa., Physical Education Teacher Edu
Samantha Miara, Nazareth , Pa., Special Education/Early Child
Travis Toth, Newfoundland , Pa., Exercise Science
Belinda Nguyen, Norristown , Pa., Biology
Kyle Reese, Northampton , Pa., Exercise Science
Mark Yorty, Northampton , Pa., Athletic Training
John Herrmann, Norwood , Pa., Psychology
Andrew Brandstetter, Orefield, Pa., English
Shane Bissonnette, Palmyra , Pa., Recreation Services Mgmt
Carly Rocque, Palmyra , Pa., Speech-Language Pathology
Stephen Kloiber, Pen Argyl , Pa., Environmental Studies
Leeann Shafer, Pen Argyl , Pa., Special Education/Early Child
Shane Avender, Perkasie, Pa., Psychology
Alexandra Cragin, Perkasie , Pa., Business Management
Christopher Walker, Perkasie , Pa., Middle Level Educ (4th-8th)
Kathryn Mallon, Philadelphia, Pa., Media Communication & Technol
Samantha Kilpatrick, Philadelphia , Pa., Exercise Science
Jennifer Newton, Philadelphia , Pa., Nursing
Carl Stravinski, Pittston , Pa., Physical Education Teacher Edu
Candice Veale, Pocono Lake , Pa., Nursing
Richard Happe, Pocono Summit, Pa., Computer Science
Ashley Shapskinsky, Pocono Summit, Pa., Speech-Language Pathology
Alexander Hunt, Pocono Summit , Pa., Computer Science
Rebecca Jasulevicz, Pottstown , Pa., Biology
Jamie Kane, Pottstown , Pa., Early Childhood Educ (PreK-4)
Hayden Fox, Quakertown , Pa., Rehabilitative & Human Service
Abdelis Vega, Ranshaw , Pa., Communication Studies
Melissa Lluberes, Reading, Pa., Public Health
Austin McKale, Reading , Pa., Biochemistry
Kaitlin Barbato, Red Lion , Pa., Sport Management
Denis Haggerty, Saylorsburg, Pa., Biology
Shelby Ott, Saylorsburg, Pa., Business Management
Thomas Heath, Saylorsburg , Pa., Speech-Language Pathology
Alanna Liptak, Saylorsburg , Pa., Rehabilitative Services
Samantha Penna, Saylorsburg , Pa., Early Childhood Educ (PreK-4)
Ellen Pieper, Saylorsburg , Pa., Athletic Training
Rafael Rivera, Saylorsburg , Pa., Psychology
Gabrielle Gombos, Schnecksville, Pa., English
Kristin Young, Schnecksville , Pa., Early Childhood Educ (PreK-4)
Summer Smith, Schwenksville , Pa., Art and Design
Alex Camaerei, Sciota , Pa., Business Management
Cassandra Hehn, Sciota , Pa., Biochemistry
Hasim Paputchi, Sciota , Pa., Biotechnology
Amber Wyckoff, Scotrun , Pa., Communication Studies
Jillian Baldacci, Scranton, Pa., Speech-Language Pathology
Gary Brower, Scranton , Pa., Psychology
Gregory Gianacopoulos, Scranton , Pa., Special Education/Early Child
Brittany Klatt, Scranton , Pa., Speech-Language Pathology
Michael Malia, Scranton , Pa., Communication Studies
Alexander Tulaney, Scranton , Pa., Criminal Justice
Jason Brakefield, Shavertown , Pa., Biology
Andrew Yatsko, Shawnee , Pa., Computer Science
Michael Lloret, Shawnee on Delaware, Pa., Theatre
Hailey Gottshall, Shenandoah , Pa., Health Services Administration
Ashley Smith, Shohola, Pa., Psychology
Peter Gass, Springs , Pa., Public Health
Kyle Marcks, Springs , Pa., Athletic Training
Rebecca Shepley, Springs , Pa., Nursing
Christopher Cocuzza, Stroudsburg, Pa., Physics
Matthew Costenbader, Stroudsburg, Pa., Business Management
Michelle Derobertis, Stroudsburg, Pa., Physical Education Teacher Edu
Amanda Lewis, Stroudsburg, Pa., Early Childhood Educ (PreK-4)
Kristen Schock, Stroudsburg, Pa., Special Education/Early Child
Brianna Smith, Stroudsburg, Pa., Early Childhood Educ (PreK-4)
Christopher Symonds, Stroudsburg, Pa., Chemistry
Maureen Brennan, Stroudsburg , Pa., Rehabilitative & Human Service
James Carson, Stroudsburg , Pa., Communication Studies
Eric Caulfield, Stroudsburg , Pa., English
Silvana Giamundo, Stroudsburg , Pa., Speech-Language Pathology
Eric Howey, Stroudsburg , Pa., Political Science
Kacey Jennings, Stroudsburg , Pa., Political Science
Lindsay Kemmlein, Stroudsburg , Pa., Computer Science
Jacob Lushinsky, Stroudsburg , Pa., Computer Security
Samantha Parker, Stroudsburg , Pa., Speech-Language Pathology
Natalia Trott, Stroudsburg , Pa., Computer Science
Amanda Pepsis, Swoyersville , Pa., Special Education/Early Child
Franklyn Bruno, Tafton , Pa., Sport Management
Dylan Matsago, Tamaqua, Pa., Middle Level Educ (4th-8th)
Christopher Karlic, Tannersville, Pa., Social Work
Kathy Migliaccio, Tannersville, Pa., Business Management
Jaime Miller, Tannersville , Pa., English
Danielle Perez, Tannersville , Pa., Philosophy
Andrew Rispin, Tannersville , Pa., Mathematics
Cadia Woods, Tannersville , Pa., Economics
Vanessa Donatello, Taylor , Pa., Biotechnology
Andrea Gurgick, Telford , Pa., Psychology
Brianna McMichael, Telford , Pa., Recreation Services Mgmt
Taylor Kulak, Temple , Pa., Athletic Training
Brendan Kennelly, Tobyhanna, Pa., Psychology
Nathanael Torres, Tobyhanna, Pa., English
Veronica Petrella, Tobyhanna , Pa., Early Childhood Educ (PreK-4)
Briana Tyler, Tobyhanna , Pa., Early Childhood Educ (PreK-4)
Scott Frew, Tremont , Pa., Physical Education Teacher Edu
Jenny Bront, Trevose, Pa., English
Karim Saadoune, Tunis, Pa., Business Management
Katelin Delano, Warminster , Pa., English
Kirstin Schafer, White Haven , Pa., Psychology
Sarah Kalavoda, Whitehall, Pa., Public Health
Danielle Smith, Whitehall , Pa., Social Work
Rachel Belles, Wilkes Barre, Pa., Early Childhood Educ (PreK-4)
Shannon Brunner, Wind Gap , Pa., Psychology
Denis Halvadzhiev, Wind Gap , Pa., Business Management
Katelyn Luczkowiak, Wind Gap , Pa., Speech-Language Pathology
Abigail Welch, Vienna , Va., Sport Management