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The University of Scranton conferred 856 bachelor’s and associate’s degrees at its undergraduate commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 31 at Wachovia Arena.

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Above, Second Lieutenant of the US Army Vincent Carboni, left, from Drums, with his mother Elaine Carboni from Drums

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Below, graduate Matthew Peter Tirella, right, receives his B.S. in Accounting /Philosophy from University president Scott R. Pilarz, S.J.

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The principal speaker was award-winning classical music conductor, composer, educator, author and commentator Rob Kapilow. His long-running “What Makes it Great” series, which debuted on National Public Radio 15 years ago, is now in its 14th season of live performances in Kansas City, and entering its 12th season at New York’s Lincoln’s Center and at Boston’s Celebrity Series.

Kapilow advised graduates to value the unique gift that each one possesses and “become who you are.” Local graduates who received a Bachelor’s Degree : Amanda M. Applegate, Scott Township; Kellie A. Barrett, Clarks Summit; Jana M. Bauman, Clarks Summit; James F. Bell, Clarks Summit; Paul F. Biagioli, Waverly; Nancy A. Caldwell, Clarks Summit; Francis A. Carito, Greenfield Township; Edward M. DelSole, Dalton; Michael F. DeSarno, Clarks Summit; Joseph W. FitzPatrick, Clarks Summit; Sheila Grady, Clarks Summit; Robert P. Graham, Clarks Summit; Maura T. King, Waverly; Guido R. La Porta, Dalton; Thomas A. Langan, Clarks Summit; Emily L. LoVallo, Clarks Summit; ; Christopher M. Marsili, Greenfield Township; Luke M. McCullough, Clarks Summit; Matthew R. Messett, Clarks Green; Patrick B. Miller, Dalton; Bridget A. Miller, Clarks Summit; Laura A. Milunic, Clarks Summit; Walter J. Nawrocki, Clarks Summit; Ryan D. Nelson, Chinchilla; Daniel J. Packer, Dalton; Christopher W. Phillips, Clarks Summit; Kristen N. Scholz, Scott Township; Michael G. Sheruda, Dalton; Leigh A. Shirey, Clarks Summit; Sarah J. Suwak, Clarks Summit; William J. Terrinoni, Dalton; Michael A. Trovato, Dalton and Theodore J. Zenzal, Clarks Summit.

School Stats

800 Linden St., Scranton, 18510

Graduation Date: May 31

Location: Wachovia Arena

Graduating Class Size: 1,533

Graduation Speaker: classical music conductor, composer, author and educator Rob Kapilow