robert g. merrick school of business - University of Baltimore

ALPHA CHI
Deborah L. Burke
Brell Grosvenor Coughlin
Al an R. Dice
Stephen N. Forrest
Tsz Sau Lee
George C. Leight
Erik D. StaC'hurski
Diane Lynn Wiezorek Stammer
Pamela M. Stern
Theresa R. Vorsteg
Virgina C. Walsh
Barbara Anne Waybright
Doriann L. White
BETA ALPHA PSI
Rhonda Fischels Bahl
Henry Brabham Jr.
James Feister
Mi chelle Galumbeck
Burt Anth ony Gatdula
William T. Housema n Sf.
Scott Spertzel
Kypiakos S. Stamoulis
Tim W. Thomas
Diana M. Velasco
Th eresa R. Vorsteg
Guanlan Wang
HONOR SOCIETIES
BETA GAMMA SIGMA
Da vid Lee Brown
Th eresa R. Vorsteg
PHI ALPHA THETA
Mack Taylor Coleman III
Kari L. Cunn ingham
Ronald 1. Kozich Jr.
Basil Richard Loucas
DalTyl E. Thompson
PI ALPHA ALPHA
Steven E. Beiber
Michael Bonini
Kyle Brown
F. Gould Charshee
Karen S. Dill er
Howard B. Hall
Nora E. Hoban
Robert 1. Howe ll
Glen W. Kenda ll
Linda J. Monis
Geraldine Maxey
Gaylene Susan Nash
Madeline R. Roe
Da yna M. Smi th
Paul Teague
Kath erine Crotty Zuback
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COMMENCEMENT
SYMBOLS AND PAGEANTRY
Commencement is the special occasion that provides public recognition of academic
achievement of students. The diploma is an official document certifying the comple­
tion of curricula required for an academic degree.
THE PROMINENCE OF THE MACE
The mace, carried by the senior marshal to lead the ceremonial procession, is a sym­
bol of authority. The University of Baltimore mace is 42 inches tall, crafted of silver
and wood, and bears the seal of the University.
HONORS DESIGNATION
Undergraduate students are awarded degrees summa cum laude, magna cum laude,
or cum laude based on their cumulative grade point average.
Summa Cum Laude-with the greatest praise
Phrase used to signify graduation with highest honors, 3.90 grade point average.
Magna Cum Laude-with great praise
Phrase used to signify graduation with high honors, 3.75 grade point average.
Cum Laude-with praise
Phrase used to signify graduation with honors, 3 ..50 grade point average.
CANDIDA TES FOR DEGREES
At this Commencement, degrees are conferred upon persons who completed requirements in
July and December 1996. Prior to the printing of this program, however, it was not possible
to determine who had completed degree requirements. The listing of candidates and academic
honors is therefore tentati ve. The official transcript of the Uni versity, issued directly from
the Registrar's Office, is testimony to the possession of a degree.
NOTICE: For your own safety, LOOKfor the nearest EXIT. In case ofemergency, WALK.
do no/ RUN. to that EXIT. By order ofthe MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF BALTIMORE.

THE EIGHTY-THIRD
COMMENCEMENT
MAY 1997
University of Baltimore

COMMENCEMENT
SYMBOLS AND PAGEANTRY
Commencement is the special occasion that provides public recognition of academic
achievement of students. The diploma is an official document certifying the comple­
tion of curricula required for an academic degree.
THE PROMINENCE OF THE MACE
The mace, carried by the senior marshal to lead the ceremonial procession, is a sym­
bol of authority. The University of Baltimore mace is 42 inches tall, crafted of silver
and wood , and bears the seal of the University.
HONORS DESIGNATION
Undergraduate students are awarded degrees summa cum laude, magna cum laude,
or cum laude based on their cumulative grade point average.
Swnma Cwn Laude-with the greatest praise
Phrase used to signify graduation with highes t honors, 3.90 grade point average.
Magna Cwn Laude-with great praise
Phrase used to signify graduation with high honors, 3.75 grade point average.
Cum Laude-with praise
Phrase used to signify graduation with honors, 3.50 grade point average.
CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES
At this Commencement, degrees are conferred upon persons who completed requirements in
May 1997. Prior to the printing of this program, however, it was not possible to determine
who had completed degree requirements. The listing of candidates and academic honors is
therefore tentative. The official transcript of the University, issued directly from the
Registrar's Office, is testimony to the possession of a degree.
NOTICE: For your own safety, LOOKfor th e nearest EXIT. In case of emergency, WALK,
do not RUN, to that EXIT By order of the MAYOR AND CiTY COUNCiL OF BALTIMORE.
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