Commencement Ceremony

Prelude

Ceremonial Music for Brass and Organ

Processional

“Pomp and Circumstance,” Edward Elgar

Invocation

The Rev. Janet F. Fuller, University Chaplain

National Anthem

“The Star Spangled Banner,” Francis Scott Key
Led by Addison Williams “Bill” Andrews, Sr., Professor of Physical Therapy Education

Welcome

Aswani Volety, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs

Introduction of the Speaker

Charity Johansson, Professor of Physical Therapy Education

Address

Gail M. Jensen, P.T., Ph.D., F.A.P.T.A., F.N.A.P., Dean of the Graduate School and College of Professional Studies, Vice Provost for Learning and Assessment, Professor of Physical Therapy, and Faculty Associate, Center for Health Policy and Ethics, Creighton University

Presentation of Student Awards

Stephen Bailey, Professor of Physical Therapy Education
Mary C. “Mary Kay” Hannah, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Education
Crystal Ramsey, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Education
Stephen E. Folger, Chair, Program Director and Professor

Presentation of Elon Sports Physical Therapy Residency Certificate

Shefali Christopher, Residency Director and Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Education

Presentation of Rising Alumni Award

Professor Folger

Presentation of Outstanding Clinical Instructor Award

Professor Ramsey

Presentation of Candidates for Degree

Provost Volety

Conferring of Degrees

Connie Ledoux Book, President

Awarding of Diplomas

Paula DiBiasio, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Education
President Book

Blessing

Chaplain Fuller

Charge to the Graduating Class

President Book

Recessional

Prelude to the Te Deum, Charpentier

Musicians

  • W. Thomas Jones, University Organist
  • Paul Randall, trumpet
  • Anita Cirba, trumpet
  • Alex Fioto, trumpet
  • Kim Van Pelt, horn
  • Mike Kris, trombone
  • Steve Truckenbrod, tuba

Class of 2020

Name Previous Institution(s)
Nan Yang B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Kianna Julia Witherspoon Williams B.S., Coastal Carolina University
Seth Alan Von Rentzell B.S., Appalachian State University
Connor Jeffrey Vice B.S., University of South Florida
Nicole Joy Turcotte B.S., Indiana Wesleyan University
Virginia Elizabeth Thomas B.S., Anderson University
Brittani Elizabeth Sullivan B.S., Clemson University
Raina Maleah Stevens B.S., University of Central Florida
Kristen N. Schleich B.S., The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
M.S., The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Sarah Elizabeth Ramirez B.S., The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Carlie Peyton Pierce B.S., Appalachian State University
Emily Caroline Phillips B.S., North Carolina State University
Caitlin Elizabeth Osborn B.S., University of South Carolina
Andrew Christopher Montenyohl B.S., North Carolina State University
Ian Job Miller B.S., University of Northern Colorado
Samuel Brian Methot B.S., University of New England
Melissa Catherine McDonald B.S., North Carolina State University
Rebba Ann Maylone B.S., Central Michigan University
Rachel M. Mason B.S., Campbell University
Natalia Theresa Martinez B.A., Columbia University
Tracy Anne Llewellyn B.S., Elon University
M.S., Georgia Southern University
Kaitlin Kristy Lewis B.S., The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Abigail Jaclyn Leonard B.S., North Carolina Wesleyan College
Lisa Michelle Jerry B.S., East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Sarah Rose Hynes B.S., James Madison University
Margaret Elizabeth Hoff B.A., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Claire Alice Hildebrand B.S., The University of South Carolina
David A. Guthrie, Jr. B.S., The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Stephen Ralph Gunderson B.S., Appalachian State University
Kristofer Colby Grant B.S., The University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Emily Ann Fonke-Fritz B.S., East Carolina University
Samantha Leigh Everett B.S., Anderson University
Kyle L. Edwards B.S., St. Lawrence University
Jeremy Luke Davis B.S., James Madison University
Rory J. Cullen B.A., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Scott Shimizu Cornfield B.S., New England College
Chelsea Taylor Comeau B.S., Oklahoma State University
Zachary C. Collins B.S., Michigan State University
Nicholas James Chiodo B.S., Clemson University
Mackenzie Elizabeth Borrowman B.S., Lindenwood University
Peyton Anne Reisch Blankenship B.S., University of Central Arkansas
Sarah Joy Benson B.S., Upper Iowa University
Nathan Riley Bedel B.S., St. Cloud State University
Lindsey Michelle Bauer B.S., Elon University
Haley Rachel Barak B.A., Wheaton College (MA)
  • Degree will be awarded upon completion of final requirement