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St. John's University Commencement Program, June 1981
St. John's University Commencement Program, June 1981
St. John's University Commencement Program, June 1981
ST. JOHN'S
UNIVERSITY
NEW YORK
School of Law
College of Pharmacy
and Allied Health Professions
ORDER OF
ACADEMIC PROCESSION
Grand Marshal
ALFRED V. LIBERTI
SCHOOL OF LAW
Marshal of Faculties
Corporation Marshal
DEANS OF THEUNlVERSlTY ·
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Presiding:
VERY REVEREND JOSEPH T. CAHILL, C.M., M.A., LL.D., Litt.D., L.H.D.
President
PROCESSIONAL·
INVOCATION
DOCTOR OF LAWS
JORGE L. BATISTA
BORIS KOSTELANETZ
CONFERRING OF DEGREES
PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA
Thomas Joseph Anderson, B.A., lona College; M.S. in Joan Galbo, B.A., State University at Binghamton; M.S.
Education, St. John's University in Education, St. John's University
(School Psychology) (School Psychology)
Allison Denise Bright, B.S.; M.S. in Education, St. Bogdan George Gierzynski, Foreign Credentials; M.S. in
John's University Education, St. John's University
(School Psychology) (School Psychology)
Laurie Novak Daniel, B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson Chaim Halberstam, Foreign Credentials; M.S.,
University; M.S. in Education, St. John's University Marquette Unversity
(School Psychology) (School Psychology)
Steve S. Iallonardo, B.A., Manhattan College; M.S. in Lyde Marie Newman, B.A., Ladycliff College; M.S.,
Education, St. John's University Hofstra University
(School Psychology) (School Psychology)
Martin Stephen Levine, Jr., B.A., Monmouth College; Stephen John Russo, B.A.; M.S. in Education, St.
M.S. in Education, St. John's University John's University
(School Psychology) (School Psychology)
Sandra R. Meissler, B.S., State University at Old Gerard Thomas Seifert, B.A., Adelphi University; M.S.,
Westbury; M.S. in Education, St. John's University Long Island University
(School Psychology) (School Psychology)
Elizabeth Ann Moss, B.A., Pace University; M.S. in Jill Alice Taylor, B.A., Hofstra University; M.S. in
Education, St. John's University Education, St. John's University
(School Psychology) (School Psychology)
PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA
Jerome Amadeo, B.A.; M.S. in Education, St. John's Patricia Emilie Hudson, C.S.]., B.A., St. Francis
University College; M.S. in Education, St. John's University
(Administration and Supervision) (Rehabilitation Counseling)
Ellen Baranowicz, B.S. in Education; M.S. in Education, Jean Sachiko Ishizuka, B.S.; M.A., Hunter College
St. John's University (Administration and Supervision)
(Supervisor of Reading) Rebecca L. Jenkins, B.S. in Education; M.S. in
Sharon Toby Brecher, B.A., Western Michegan Education; M.L.S., St. John'S University
University; M.S. in Education, St. John's University (Administration and Supervision)
(Supervisor of Reading) Amy G. Katz, B.S. in E'ducation, State University at
Kathleen Brucato, B.A.; M.S. in Education, Queens Buffalo; A.M., University of Michigan
College (Administration and Supervision)
(Supervisor of Reading) Robert Ernest Kaufold, B.A., St. John's University;
Edward John Cigna, B.A.; M.A., New York University M.A., Hofstra University
(Administration and Supervision) (Administration and Supervision)
Dennis Lloyd Cowan, B.A.; M.S. in Education, St. Debra I. Lifton, B.A.; M.S., Queens College; M.A., New
John's University York University
(Administration and Supervision) (Administration and Supervision)
Dennis James Farrell, B.A., St. John's University; M.A., Phyllis Margaret Manville, B.S., Herbert H. Lehman
Brooklyn College College; M.A., Columbia University
(Administration and Supervision) (Administration and Supervision)
Joanne Zingale Frank, B.S. in Education; M.S. in James Joseph Mara, B.S., Boston University; M.S.,
Education, St. John's University Yeshiva University
(Special Education) (Administration and Supervision)
Jeannette Golden, B.A., Queens College; M.S., Adelphi Karen Patricia Megay, B.A.; M.S. in Education, Queens
University College
(School Counseling) (Administration and Supervision)
Marc Lawrence Grpssman, B.A:, Brooklyn College; Ira Gilbert Morley, B.S. in Education, The City College
M.A., New York University of New York; M.S. in Education, Brooklyn College
(Administration and Supervision) (Administration and Supervision)
John Nuzzolese, B.S., College of Mount St. Joseph; M.S. Gladys Marie Stuart, B.A.; M.A., Adelphi University;
in Education, Queens College M.S., Long Island University
(Administration and Supervision ) (Rehabilitation Counseling)
Eugene Nyitray, B.A., Queens College; M.A., New York William R . Stump, B.A., St. John's University; M.P.S.,
University New York Institute of Technology
(A dministration and Supervision ) (Rehabilitation Counseling)
Rila I. Ramer, B.A.; M.S. in Education, Queens College Mary Ann Tobon, B.A., Ladydiff College; M.A., St.
(Supervisor of Reading) John's University
Luis George Santos, B.A., St. John 's University; M.S. in (Administration and Supervision)
Education, Iona College Michael Thomas Tramonte, B.A., St. John 'S University;
(Administration and Supervision) M.S. in Education, Long Island University
Paul S. Smith, B.S. in Education, Bowling Green Slate (A dministration and Supervision)
University; M.S . in Education, The City College of Francine Theresa Urbano-Werther, B.A., Queens
New York College; M.A., Hunter College
(Administration and Supervision ) (Administration and Supervision )
Thomas R. Spinosa, B.A.; M.S. in Educa tion, Queens Geffrey Michael Waxman , B.A., Brooklyn College; M.S.,
College Richmond College
(Administration and Supervision) (Administration and Supervision )
FACULTY MARSHALS
SANTOCH DESAI-Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
ANDREW J. SIMONS-School of Law
JEAN HAZELTON-School of Education and Human Services
PATRICK LYONS-College of Business Administration
CHARLESJAROWSKI-ColiegeofPharmacyandAlliedHealthProfessions
STUDENT MARSHALS
JANET KLEINWALD-Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
FRANK COULOM, JR.-School of Law
CATHERINE LENOCI-School of Education and Human Services
LISA LOHMAN-School of Education and Human Services
FRANK AZZARA-College of Business Administration
WILIAM LADEMANN -College of Pharmacy and A llied Health Professions
COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE
MR. MARTIN J. HEALY-Vice-President for Communications and Public
Affairs, Chairman
MRS. VERONICA M. BRADLEY -Public Relations Office
MISS MARY A. CONLON-School of Law
DR. ROBERT FORMAN-St. Vincent's College
DR. DONNA GEFFNER-St. John's College
MRS. HAZEL J. GLANDER-Public Relations Office
DR. ALFRED V. LIBERTI-Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
DR. RICHARD C. MORGAN-Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
DR. JOHN J. REYNOLDS-Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
MS. CHARLOTTE FRENKEL-TOMIC-Newsand Information
DR. RICHARD J. WOLFF-School of Education and Human Services
ACADEMIC HERALDRY
The caps, gowns, and hoods worn at college and university functions date
back to the Middle Ages. Monks and students of those days wore th em to keep
\"arm in the damp and drafty 12th century castles and halls of learning.
The gown for the bachelor's degree has a semi-stiff yoke, long pleated front, and
intricate shirring across the shoulders and back. It is primarily distinguished by its
long pointed sleeves. .
The holder of a master's degree wears a gown with the same yoke effect as the
bachelor's. The gown, however, is worn open, and the very long sleeve is squared and
closed at the end, . the forearm coming through
, a slit near the elbow.
The gown for the doctor's degree is also worn open, it has broad velvet panels
down the front and three velvet bars on th e large, bell-like sleeves. This velvet
trimming may be either black or the color distinctive of the field of learni ng to which
the degree pertains.
Generally, all caps may be of serge or broadcloth . In addition , doctor' s caps may
be of velvet and adorned by a gold tassel.
The hood gives color and distinction to the academic costume. The hood·- a
black shell-like affair of varying size for the three degrees and material to match the
gown - is silk-lined stressing the colors of the institution conferring the degree. The
hood is then bordered with velvet of the color signifying the respective fields of
learning.
It is important to note that the field of learning having prior mention in the
conferment of a degree, and not the departm ent governing the major work,
determines the color that is proper for the velvet of the hood. The doctor of
philosophy degree requires the blue velvet irrespective of th e major field. If more
than one degree is held, the gown and hood of the highest degree are worn.
Some of th e institutional colors to be seen at an academ ic ceremony are as
follows: Catholic University, lemon yellow with white chevron; Columbia, li ght blue
with white chevron; Fordham , maroon; Harvard, crimson; Manhattan, while with
emerald green chevron; New York University, violet; St.john'S Un iversity, bright red
with white chevron .