40 Marywood University students recently graduated from the Physician Assistant program at the University

40 Marywood University students recently graduated from the Physician Assistant program at the University. Sr. Anne Munley, IHM, Ph.D., president of Marywood University welcomed the students at the graduation ceremony. Physician Assistant pins and certificates were given to the graduates, as a symbol of their hard work, dedication, and determination. The graduation concluded with students reciting the Physician Assistant Oath.

Students and Administration at the 2015 Physician Assistant Pinning ceremony include:

First row (l-r)

Sr. Anne Munley, IHM, Ph.D., president of Marywood University; Stanley Blondek, MD, DPM, FAAP, medical director; Justine Samanas, MPAS, PA-C, clinical director; Lindsay M. Hughes, Ashley, Pa.; Jennifer L. Forbes, Throop, Pa.; Jessica E. Lauren, Volvo, Ill.; Kimberly Kaminsky, Carbondale, Pa.; Danielle C. Neishell, Old Forge, Pa.; Eric A. Metzker, Wellington, Fl.; Elizabeth R. Martin, Williamsport, Pa.; Kristina Mazur, Moscow, Pa.; Zane A. Patalive, Woolrich, Pa.; and Heather Walters, MPAS, PA-C, academic coordinator.

Second row (l-r)

Marie Bonavoglia, Ph.D., PA-C, clinical coordinator; Lori E. Swanchak, Ph.D., PA-C, program director; Amy M. Wierbowski, Shavertown, Pa.; Carolyn M. Brightman, Edinboro, Pa.; Jessica N. Smith, Lebanon, Pa.; Kimberly M. Meyer, Clarks Summit, Pa.; Brianna M. Kearney, Tampa, Fl.; Sarah R. Haskell, Binghamton, N.Y.; Megan M. Kelly, Binghamton, N.Y.; Samuel J. Feinstein, Lancaster, Pa.; Tamera A. Schnecker, Allentown, Pa.; Kathryn C. Hawkes, Binghamton, N.Y.; Katherine M. Gehringer, Emmaus, Pa.; Lauren J. Butts, Jermyn, Pa.; Matthew J. Cunningham, Peckville, Pa.; Rolando Mendez, Hattiesburg, Miss.; Paul D. Dwyer, Sturges, Pa.; and Abigail Davis, MPAS, PA-C, clinical coordinator.

Third row (l-r)

Connor B. Trygar, Madison Township, Pa.; Erica C. Longstreet, Clarks Summit, Pa.; Alexandra M. Stine, Archbald, Pa.; Elizabeth C. Borgia, Scranton, Pa.; Jacqueline M. Hillriegel, Hawley, Pa.; Christina M. Kelly, Moscow, Pa.; Stephanie L. Sweeton, Port Jervis, N.Y.; Kaitlin Q. Maher, Wyoming, Pa.; Courtney E. Clark, Dunmore, Pa.; Casey A. Jordan, Scranton, Pa.; Nicole L. Lamprinakos, Holmdel, N.J.; Nicole C. Sklareski, Roaring Brook Twp., Pa.; Ashley S. Machiesky, Jermyn, Pa.; Laura Olszar, Covington Twp., Pa.; Logan G. Davis, Williamsport, Pa.; and David J. Isgan, MHS, PA-C, principal faculty.

Absent from photo:  Michael V. Picozzo, Covington Twp., Pa.