School of Music 2020 Graduation
Congratulations, Class of 2020!
Greetings from Interim Director, Dr. Eric Ruple
Dear Graduating Seniors and Graduate Students,
As I write this on Friday morning, May 8, the day of your graduation, I think about how much I miss seeing you in person, especially this week: in the hallway of the Music Building shouting “Last Class Done!”; out on the Quad, taking pictures in your brand new cap and gown with friends; seeing you line up for the ceremony in the stadium on Friday afternoon; and especially hearing your names called and getting to shake your hand or give you a hug as you cross the platform and receive your diploma (wow - doesn’t THAT sound like the “old normal”?).
I can tell you that your faculty teachers and the School of Music staff are just heart-broken by this as I am. Among the greatest joys of our profession is being able to celebrate your successes, in person, with each and every one of you. This day, Graduation Day 2020, represents your greatest accomplishment at JMU. We miss being with you terribly, and we love you.
Please take a few moments and visit the School of Music website where we again want to celebrate you in a meaningful way. You have challenged us, taught us, sometimes frightened us, brought us great joy, and in all ways made our lives as teachers and musicians that much better. Good luck in your many and varied future endeavors. Please stay connected online, and even more importantly, in person when we can do that again. We are forever your JMU family. CONGRATULATIONS and GO DUKES!!!
On behalf of the School of Music faculty and staff, and with great pride,
Dr. Eric Ruple
Greetings from Acting Dean, Rubén Graciani
Graduating Seniors 2020
Katherine G Allenbaugh - Magna Cum Laude
Evan Connor Amoroso
Alexis Sue Anderson
Sophia Rose Anzalone
Joshua Erik Ballinger
Manoa Lewis Bell
Amanda Nicole Bennett
Amy Bondaruk
Cathryn Julianna Brooks
Robert Brooks Carlson - Magna Cum Laude
Emily Anne Clark
Joel Lorenzo Clemens
Darby Marie Clinard
Patrick Carr Dahlman
Sarah Elizabeth Damers - Cum Laude
Christian Phillip Davis
Summer Lynn Davis
Erin Nichole Dixon - Magna Cum Laude
Kathryn Fowler Dobyns
Sarah Jane Dodge - Cum Laude
Alyssa Lynn Downing - Cum Laude
Natalie Morgan Dryer - Cum Laude
Mitchell Hayden Evans - Cum Laude
Aidan Christopher Everett
Joshua Mervin Fisher Cox - Cum Laude
Mary Kathleen Galvin
Megan Elizabeth George
Hannah Elizabeth Gould
Haley Kemp Griffith
Emily Eileen Gulli
Sharon Ailish Hall
Janelle Marie Harris - Cum Laude
Sophia Margaret Harrison
Sarah Colleen Humphreys - Cum Laude
Sydney Margaux Hunter
Yawsameen Izadpanah - Magna Cum Laude
Robert Eugene Jackson
Rebecca Gilbert Kenaga - Cum Laude
Chase Michael Ketron - Cum Laude
Geneva Mae Knight
Michael Loras Kregel
Karlee Jo Lanum - Magna Cum Laude
Codey Ethan Jared Logan
Terence Patrick McGlynn
James Richard McKenzie
Davina Eunice Miaw - Summa Cum Laude
Nathan Thomas Michaels - Cum Laude
Adam Perry Miller
Ty Napierskie - Cum Laude
Michael James Niebergall - Magna Cum Laude
Alison Christine O'Bryan
James Dorsey Pennington
Rachel Ann Pennington
Theresa Perez
Breonna Michelle Proctor
Ian Roderick Ring
Douglas Avery Ritcher - Magna Cum Laude
Anastasia E Ross
Jacob Patrick Rozmajzl
Laura Fairbanks Ruple - Magna Cum Laude
Brian Reed Sauerwald
Andrew Michael Schlagel
Nicole Elizabeth Shawn
Jessica Ellen Stahle
Elijah Cole Steele
Hannah Leigh Thomas - Cum Laude
Adrianne Jordan Tomlinson - Magna Cum Laude
Cameron Dinh Tran
Michael Joseph Trulio
Erica Renee Unroe
Abigail Elise Volcansek
Seth Tanner Walker - Summa Cum Laude
Zachary Taylor Winkworth
Jordan Rebecca Wright - Cum Laude
Sara Yuting Zhu