WVU Parkersburg awards certificates, degrees to 176 area residents.

CONTACT: Cecelia Malhotra, registrar, 304-424-8220.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A total of 176 area residents from 13 West Virginia counties and three Ohio communities received certificates and degrees during the 31^st annual Spring Commencement at West Virginia University at Parkersburg, held May 18.

WVU Parkersburg President Erik Bitterbaum conferred Certificates, and Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Science degrees during the graduation exercises. Also awarded were WVU degrees including the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Regents Bachelor of Arts.

Graduates who excelled academically were recognized as follows: cum laude, 3.50-3.749 grade point average, and magna cum laude, 3.75-3.99 GPA. The WVU Parkersburg Class of 2002 includes:

Wood County – Belleville: Donza L Dawson, Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education; Angela Kay Rowland, WVU Regents Bachelor of Arts;

Davisville: Christopher Glen Hoce, Associate in Applied Science, Welding Technology; George A Reitmire Jr, AAS, Engineering Technology; Kristi L Sole, Associate in Arts; Stephanie Renee Stanley, Associate in Science, Business Administration; Johnathan Mark Stiltner, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, cum laude; Donna Jean Williamson, WVU Bachelor of Science, Nursing;

Mineral Wells: Sherwood Eugene Harper, AAS, Computer and Information Technology; Alanna Rae Moore, A.S., Business Administration, cum laude; Cassandra Kaye Simmons, AAS, Welding Technology, cum laude; Elizabeth Suzanne Adkins, BS, Business Administration; Betsy J Bargeloh, BS, Business Administration; Teresa Lynn Haverty, B.A., Elementary Education, AA and AAS, cum laude; Sherri Lynn McLain, BS, Business Administration and Associate in Science, Business Administration, cum laude; Christina Summer Webb, WVU RBA;

Parkersburg: Charity Ann Adams, A.S., Business Administration, cum laude; Phillip David Amos, A.S., Data Processing; Betty Jean Beck, AAS, Business Technology, cum laude; Susan Grace Berry, AAS, Nursing; Amanda Renae Blair, AAS, Environmental Technology; Tiffany A Bloss, A.S., Business Administration; Eric Eugene Brown, A.S., Business Administration, Data Processing, cum laude; Alicia S Cordell, A.A; Dona Madeline Cronin, A.S., Business Administration; Clifford E Cross III, AAS, Computer and Information Technology, cum laude; Devi Dawn Davis, AAS, Environmental Technology; Kelly Ann Dawson, A.S., Business Administration; John R Grishaber, AAS, Engineering Technology, cum laude; Bryan David Gustke, A.S., Data Processing; Michael Philip Howerton, AAS, Computer and Information Technology; Melissa Inez Jameson, A.A.; Jason D Jarrett, AAS, Industrial Maintenance; Jennifer Sue Jarvis, AAS, Nursing; David T Koon, AAS, Occupational Development, cum laude; Angela D Maloy, A.A., cum laude; Marin Nicole Mancini, A.S., Business Administration; Sarah Ann McClung, AAS, Business Technology, cum laude; Robert Shaun McCoy, AAS, Computer and Information Technology; Chadwick Matthew McCune, AAS, Welding Technology and Certificate, Welding; James R Newbanks, AAS, Criminal Justice; Rick A Oliver, Certificate, Welding, cum laude; Wesley Joe Pickens, AAS, Engineering Technology; Amanda Jo Saluk, AAS, Nursing; Katrina Faye Stone, A.A.; Michael Lee Stone Jr, AAS, Nursing; Joshua Brian Smith, AAS,Computer and Information Technology; Elizabeth Seebaugh, AAS, Business Technology; Ashley Dawn Tallman, AAS, Nursing; Matthew David Williams, AAS, Business Technology; Shaun C Willison, AAS, Business Technology; Brian Christopher Yeager, A.S.; Patrick Carl Bitner, B.S., Business Administration; Charles Coleman, WVU RBA; Jane E Engelke, B.S., Business Administration; Charisse LaNor Favinger, WVU RBA; Terry A Frame, WVU RBA; Amy Hall, Bachelor of Science in business administration; Deborah S Monroe Hardman, B.S., Business Administration; Penny S Jordan, WVU B.S., Nursing; Debbie Kidder, WVU RBA; Patricia Ann Lindsey, B.S., Business Administration; Kimberly Ann Lowe, B.A., Elementary Education, cum laude; Neil Anthony Lynch, B.S., Business Administration, cum laude; Rita L O'Dell, WVU RBA; Sandra Dianne Rogers, B.S., Business Administration; Fonda Lynn Rose, WVU RBA; Michael Seebaugh, WVU RBA; Josephine Showalter-Canary, WVU RBA; Tiffany Starr Westfall, BA, Elementary Education; Aaron R Stull, B.S., Business Administration and A.S., Business Administration; cum laude; Pamela K Summers, WVU RBA; Lisa M Sutton, WVU RBA; Damon Alexander Wamsley, B.S., Business Administration; Mary Beth Welch, WVU RBA; Christopher Williams, WVU RBA;

Rockport: D Isaac Flanery, AAS, Industrial Maintenance;

Vienna: Stacy D Creamer, AAS, nursing; Chiemeka O Muonago, AAS, Nursing; Michelle Lea Nesselrotte, A.S., Business Administration; Christian D Wilcox, A.S., Business Administration; Todd Andrew Shafer, AAS, Engineering Technology; Daniel E Sheppard, B.S., Business Administration;

Walker: Deborah Ann Bollier, AAS, Nursing, cum laude; Shelly J Smith, AAS, Computer and Information Technology, magna cum laude; Jessica Lynn Simon, AAS, Business Technology; Rebecca Jane Grady, BA, Elementary Education, AA and AS;

Washington: America Dawn Fordyce, AAS, Nursing; Cathy Lynn Harlow, AAS, Nursing; Scott E Jenkins, AAS, Occupational Development, magna cum laude; Dustin L Kimble, AAS, Engineering Technology; Allen Preston Korzep, AAS, Industrial Maintenance, and Certificate, Industrial Maintenance, magna cum laude; Erica Dawn Sheppard, AAS, Nursing; Andrea J Abbott, BA, Elementary Education; Jay D Wilson, WVU RBA;

Waverly: Thomas C Guertin, A.S., Business Administration, cum laude; David Derick Midcap, AAS, Business Administration, cum laude;

Williamstown: Matthew E Jones, BA, Elementary Education; Aletha L Moore, WVU RBA;

Calhoun County – Big Bend: Curtis J Lemon, AAS, Engineering Technology; Brian Scott Wagoner, AAS, Welding Technology;

Grantsville: Anna B McCumbers, WVU RBA;

Gilmer County – Tanner: Jessica Cain-Husk, AAS, Nursing;

Jackson County - Cottageville: Mary Marie Ashworth, AAS, Criminal Justice; Zachary Alan Cunningham, AAS, Journalism, magna cum laude; Richard Ray Gifford, A.A., cum laude;

Evans: Lauren Dunbar, A.S., Business Administration, magna cum laude; Brandon C Winland, B.S., Business Administration and A.S., Data Processing; Tammy L Anderson, WVU RBA;

Gay: Angela Marie Edwards, AAS, Nursing;

Given: Laura Lee Leport, A.S., Business Administration; David R Carpenter, WVU RBA;

Leroy: Sharon Francis, WVU RBA;

Millwood: Karen Lee Hoschar, WVU B.S., Nursing; Eugenia K McCoy, WVU RBA; Melissa S Morris, WVU RBA;

Ravenswood: Victor Matthew DeRito, AAS, Criminal Justice; Erin Marie Norris, A.S., magna cum laude; Robert Clifton Perry, AAS, Criminal Justice; Elizabeth Carroll Rardin, AAS, Nursing; Danielle N Zehm, AAS, Nursing; Amanda Campbell, WVU RBA; Angela S Deskins, WVU RBA;

Kyla R Exline, B.A., Elementary Education; Tyson Layton, WVU RBA; Tina Renee Mandrake, WVU RBA; Jared Brent Nutter, B.S., Business Administration; Barbara L Stagg, WVU B.S., Nursing; Juli A Stewart, WVU B.S., Nursing; Jason Poston, WVU RBA;

Ripley: Thomas R Bumgardner III, A.S., Business Administration; Jarod Alan Eddy, AAS, Computer and Information Technology; Paige A King, A.S., Business Administration; Phillip B Priddy, AAS, Nursing; Hailey N Rhodes, AAS, Nursing, cum laude; James P Riley IV, A.A.; Dawna Jean Rose, AAS, Nursing; Daniel L Roush, AAS, Engineering Technology; Nancy Jean Davis, WVU RBA; Tiffany Shirin Powers, BA, Elementary Education, cum laude; AA and AS; Charley Taylor Smart, B.S., Business Administration; Jennifer L Stanton, BA, Elementary Education;

Sandyville: Kenneth R Spears, AAS, Industrial Maintenance; Erin L Walker, AAS, Criminal Justice; Molly Washburn, AAS, Journalism, magna cum laude;

Statts Mills: Jamie Renee Rotenberry, A.S., Business Administration;

Kanawha County – Charleston: Gregory Allen Brubaker, AAS, Technical Studies;

Elkview: John S Baldwin Jr, AAS, Welding Technology;

St. Albans: Lisa Michele Beckett, AAS, Nursing;

Nicholas County – Drennen: Mark Anthony Davis, AAS, Industrial Maintenance, magna cum laude;

Mason County – Leon: Keegan Von Greene, AAS, Engineering Technology;

Letart: David Leonard Roush Jr, AAS, Environmental Technology, magna cum laude;

Mason: Stephanie J Reed, AAS, Business Technology; Richard Scott Watts, AAS, Criminal Justice;

New Haven: Lindsay Leigh Roush, B.A., Elementary Education;

Point Pleasant: Mary Ann Clemente, B.S., Business Administration;

Pleasants County – Belmont: Rebecca S Stuyvesant, A.S., Business Administration; Charlotte Lynn Templeton, AAS, Occupational Development;

St. Marys: Jody Lynn Bailey, AAS, Nursing; Melissa D Barnes, AAS, Nursing; Craig Alan Kelley, AAS, Computer and Information Technology; Ryan Douglas Maston, A.A.; Bobbie Jo Parsons, AAS, Business Technology, magna cum laude; Linda D Berwanger, BA, Elementary Education; AA and AS, cum laude; Michelle Lee Fourqurean, B.S., Business Administration;

Ritchie County – Berea: John C Dodd, AAS, Manufacturing Processes, cum laude;

Cairo: Teresa A McDonald, WVU B.S., Nursing;

Ellenboro: Donna Jean Cox, BA, Elementary Education;

Harrisville: Brandi Brooke Burwell, AAS, Criminal Justice, magna cum laude; Brenita K Holberton, AAS, Occupational Development; Jillian Curie Maguire, AAS, Computer and Information Technology;

Smithville: Jonathan Adam Riddle, AAS, Engineering Technology and Industrial Maintenance;

Roane County – Harmony: Glenda S Means, WVU RBA;

Spencer: Heather Lynn Dougherty, AAS, Business Technology; Milissa Knopp-Mace, AAS, Nursing, cum laude; Amanda G Stutler, AAS, Nursing; Erika R Harper, BA, Elementary Education; Shonee Amy Tanner, AAS, Business Technology; Sherry Husted, WVU RBA; Shawna Ann Nichols, WVU RBA;

Webster County - Webster Springs: Shawn Michael Smalley, Certificate, Welding;

Tyler County – Middlebourne: Thomas Wince, AAS, Engineering Technology;

Sissonville: Becky Lynn Stricklen, WVU RBA;

Wirt County – Creston: Virginia L I Stiltner, B.S., Business Administration;

Elizabeth: Brett Wayne Collins, AAS, Computer and Information Technology; Charles Edward Hardbarger, AAS, Welding Management, cum laude; Joette Marlene Shaffer, AAS, Business Technology; Nathan Phillip Bumgarner, B.S., Business Administration, magna cum laude; Sandra Ann Mathess, WVU RBA; AAS, Computer and Information Technology, magna cum laude; Katie Marie Watkins, AS, Business Administration, cum laude;

OHIO – Belpre: Sarah Ashley Francisco, A.S., cum laude;

Langsford: Christopher Wayne Cross, AAS, Welding Technology and Welding Management and Certificate, Industrial Maintenance, cum laude;

Waterford: Patricia J Schaad, B.A., Elementary Education.

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