YSU announces May grads

YOUNGSTOWN – The following area students graduated from Youngstown State University in May:

Jamie Adams of Struthers, Ohio, earned a Master of Business Admin degree in Management.

Walter Baber of Struthers, Ohio, earned a Bach of Science in Education degree in Integrated Sciences Education.

Dawn Baran of Struthers, Ohio, earned a Bachelor of General Studies degree in General Studies.

Susan Bayus of Struthers, Ohio, earned a Bachelor of General Studies degree in General Studies.

Jessica Bestic of Lowellville, Ohio, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.

Starlynn Blasche of Struthers, Ohio, earned a Master of Social Work degree in Social Work.

Carla Blinsky of Lowellville, Ohio, earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in Nursing BSN G.

Brandie Brown of Campbell, Ohio, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology.

Walonda Burney of Campbell, Ohio, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.

Candace Campana of Struthers, Ohio, earned a Associate of Arts degree in Associate in Arts.

Melodie Campana of Struthers, Ohio, earned a Bachelor of General Studies degree in General Studies.

Brianne Ciccone of Struthers, Ohio, earned a Master of Sci in Engineering degree in Engineering Indus and Systems.

Darla Conti of Struthers, Ohio, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.

Kristine Cruz of Campbell, Ohio, earned a Bachelor of Sci in Resp Care degree in Respiratory Care.

Gina DeCarlo of Struthers, Ohio, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies.

Gina DeCarlo of Struthers, Ohio, earned a One Year Certificate degree in Geospatial Science & Tech Cert.

Jeanna Denson of Campbell, Ohio, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.

Ava DiRienzo of Campbell, Ohio, earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in Nursing BSN G.

Jill Fabry of Lowellville, Ohio, earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in Nursing BSN G.

Christa Flora of Lowellville, Ohio, earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in Physical Therapy.

Allison Fuline of Struthers, Ohio, earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in Nursing BSN G.

Veronica Getsy of Campbell, Ohio, earned a Bach of Science in Education degree in Middle Child Lang Art Sci Opt.

Samantha Gigax of Struthers, Ohio, earned a Bachelor of Sci in Resp Care degree in Respiratory Care.

Kimberly Granchie of Struthers, Ohio, earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in Nursing BSN G.

Gary Gray of Lowellville, Ohio, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science.

Sara Jackson of Campbell, Ohio, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies.

Alison Kinkela of Struthers, Ohio, earned a Bach of Science in Applied Sci degree in Hospitality Management.

Briana Koval of Campbell, Ohio, earned a Bach of Science in Education degree in Integrated Math Education.

Marcus Kraynak of Campbell, Ohio, earned a Associate of Technical Study degree in Elec Util Tech Power Plant Op.

Matthew Kukura of Struthers, Ohio, earned a Bach of Science in Education degree in Middle Child Math Science Opt.

Nicole Lariccia of Struthers, Ohio, earned a Bach of Science in Education degree in Middle Child Math Science Opt.

Laura Mc Intyre of Lowellville, Ohio, earned a Bachelor of General Studies degree in General Studies.

Robert Miles of Struthers, Ohio, earned a Bach of Science in Applied Sci degree in Food and Nutrition Didactic.

Amanda Miller of Struthers, Ohio, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.

David Minnie of Lowellville, Ohio, earned a Bach of Science in Business Ad degree in Accounting.

Tina Mistovich of Campbell, Ohio, earned a Bach of Science in Business Ad degree in Marketing Management.

Monica Morell of Struthers, Ohio, earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in Nursing BSN G.

Amy Naypaver of Campbell, Ohio, earned a Bach of Science in Applied Sci degree in Allied Health.

Taylor Pakalnis of Struthers, Ohio, earned a Bach of Science in Applied Sci degree in Computer Information Systems B.

Michelle Protopapa of Struthers, Ohio, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology.

Richard Quinn of Campbell, Ohio, earned a Bach of Science in Business Ad degree in General Administration.

Robert Ragan of Struthers, Ohio, earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering.

Daniel Rauschenbach of Struthers, Ohio, earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Art Studio Spatial Arts Option.

Julie Rice of Campbell, Ohio, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies.

Breanna Rohrman of Struthers, Ohio, earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering.

Ryan Sidell of Campbell, Ohio, earned a Bach of Science in Applied Sci degree in Mechanical Engineering Tech B.

Nicole Smith of Struthers, Ohio, earned a Bachelor of Sci in Resp Care degree in Respiratory Care.

Lauren Susany of Lowellville, Ohio, earned a Master of Science in Education degree in Educational Administration.

Molly Toth of Struthers, Ohio, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology.

Megan Vocature of Lowellville, Ohio, earned a Bach of Science in Applied Sci degree in Criminal Justice Bachelors.

Kristin Vratkovich of Campbell, Ohio, earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering.

Kimberly Wess of Struthers, Ohio, earned a Master of Social Work degree in Social Work.

John Wilaj of Lowellville, Ohio, earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Daniel Yanek of Struthers, Ohio, earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in Physical Therapy.

Jennifer Zdelar of Struthers, Ohio, earned a Bach of Science in Education degree in Middle Child Lang Art S St Opt.

Tosha Zinn of Struthers, Ohio, earned a Associate of Arts degree in Bus Adm Accounting Assoc Arts.

In all, nearly 1,200 students received degrees on the associate, bachelors, masters and doctoral levels.

Nanette Lepore, a YSU alumna and a world-acclaimed fashion designer, gave the commencement address. Featured student speakers were Kaitlyn Fabian, who earned a bachelor’s degree in Dance Management, and Dru Perren, who earned a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. View a short video of commencement at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzVUgVLVRMw&feature=youtu.be.

Youngstown State University is a comprehensive urban research university that offers nearly 15,000 students more than 135 undergraduate and graduate programs backed by a strong tradition of teaching, scholarship and public service. As a major educational and economic development resource in the region, YSU is known for its focus on academic research and creative programs that transform its students into successful professionals, scholars and leaders. Located in the heart of the Tech Belt between Cleveland and Pittsburgh, YSU provides opportunities for students to actively participate with accomplished faculty, often in one-on-one settings, on advanced research and creative collaborations. The beautiful 145-acre campus includes high-tech classrooms, state-of-the-art labs and performance facilities, a variety of on-campus housing options and recreational facilities among the best in the nation. The university’s 18 athletics teams, including the four-time national champion football team, compete on the Division I NCAA level, while the Dana School of Music and the Department of Theater and Dance offer a variety of performances on and off campus.

For more information, visit www.ysu.edu.