MEADVILLE, Pa. – The Allegheny College men's and women's basketball student-athletes will honor their favorite Allegheny faculty members during Faculty Appreciation Night on Wednesday.
At halftime of the 6 p.m. Gator women's game with Oberlin, the Allegheny men's players and their faculty member of choice will be recognized, while the women's players and their faculty members will be honored during the intermission of the men's 8 p.m. game.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Tavian Strobridge – Freshman – Physics major
Faculty Member: Heather Moore – Community & Justice Studies
"Professor Moore means the world to me. She helped make my first year at Allegheny so much easier and fun. She challenged me to be the best person I could be, and she always knew how to bring the best out of me day in and day out. Professor Moore was always there when I was in need, or if I just needed someone to talk to. She impacted my life in many ways, and helped me become who I am today. I thank her for everything she's done."
Joe Siegle – Sophomore – Chemistry
Faculty Member: Veronica Dantan – Spanish
"Although waking up in the morning is tough, Professor Dantan makes Spanish fun and interesting. I am glad I've been able to take her classes for another semester, and certainly plan to take more in the future."
Baron Newland – Freshman – Communication Arts
Faculty Member: Emily Yochim – Communication Arts
"Professor Yochim has been my professor for both semesters, and she has helped me realized that I definitely chose the right major. Her classes have really changed my view on the world in which we live."
Antonio Frisina – Junior – Political Science
Faculty Member: Brian Harward, Political Science
"I chose Professor Harward because his passion for political science, and specifically constitutional law, is contagious, and has made his classes very easy to learn in. Professor Harward also reassured me that pursuing a career in law is what I should do in my future, and he has continually challenged me to step out of my comfort zone and take the appropriate steps to set myself up for a successful future."
Brendon Urso – Sophomore – Economics
Faculty Member: Nancy Smith, Spanish/French
"I chose Professor Smith because of all of the invaluable help she has given me in my first two years at Allegheny. I am extremely lucky to be able to have had her as both a professor and for my advisor, and she has been fantastic."
Zach Shedd – Sophomore – Environmental Studies
Faculty Member: Matt Carter, Geology
"Professor Carter has made me into a better student by challenging my knowledge of the known vs. unknown. I look forward to taking more classes with him in the future. Thank you, Professor Carter, for opening me up to the world of geology!"
Liam Wilby – Sophomore – Economics
Faculty Member: Brian Miller, History
"Professor Miller's classes are engaging and interesting. I enjoy his teaching style, and have learned a lot. He makes the classroom a really fun environment."
Jordan Rawls – Sophomore – Global Health Studies
Faculty Member: Jennifer Hellworth, Women's Gender & Sexuality Studies/English
"She has always shown support of the basketball team, and I really loved having her as a teacher. She opened my eyes to the Women's Gender & Sexuality Studies department, and persuaded me to pick it up as a minor."
Nijon Kirkman – Freshman – Communication Arts
Faculty Member: Erin O'Day-Frye, Director of the Learning Commons
"I chose Ms. Erin because she has been there for my teammates and I since the first day of school. No matter the time of day, she has always been there to help us with everything from scheduling to study skills. I would like to thank her for challenging me to be successful on and off the court, and for telling me to never give up on anything. I thank God that I have such a wonderful person in my corner to help me be successful not only in school, but in life."
Billy Urso – Junior – Economics
Faculty Member: John Golden, Economics
"Professor Golden has taught me a lot over the many courses that I have taken with him. His enthusiasm and love to each makes his classes very enjoyable, and I have certainly gained vast knowledge that will help me in my future career. On a daily basis, he challenges students to learn more by using real-world examples and learning opportunities."
Zack Pateras – Sophomore – Economics
Faculty Member: Janine Sickafuse, Economics
"Throughout my first two years at Allegheny, I have had multiple classes with Professor Sickafuse, and have enjoyed every single one. She has such a great teaching style, and I have certainly learned a lot. She's also my advisor, and has been a great help in that role, as well."
Sean Szabo – Freshman – Undeclared
Faculty Member: Jeff Hollerman, Psychology
"Professor Hollerman was always available during his office hours to give help me whenever I needed it. Psychology was a class that I was very interested in, but I struggled to grasp all the material that was presented. Professor Hollerman made it easier for me to understand and get a grasp of what was going on, and I'm still very thankful for the help that he gave me."
Sean Dougherty – Senior – Psychology
Faculty Member: Lydia Jackson, Psychology
"I nominate Professor Jackson because she has always been a very genuine yet challenging professor. She always pushes you to be better, and truly wants to see you succeed. She has helped spark a lot of my interest in psychology throughout the year, and has better prepared me both academically and in life."
Lamar Todd – Freshman – Undeclared
Faculty Member: Ryan Pickering, Psychology
"Professor Pickering loves to see students succeed, and always has an enthusiastic attitude. He genuinely wants people to understand the material, and understand the world better."
Zach Zoll – Sophomore – Physics
Faculty Member: Adelle Poyner, Physics
"Dr. Poyner has inspired me during my pursuit as a physics major, and has taught me to be a successful student at Allegheny. Even though the subject matter is extremely challenging, she truly makes it much easier thanks to her teaching style. Thank you, Dr. Poyner, for being such a great teacher!"
Brendan O'Toole – Sophomore – Economics
Faculty Member: Chris Allison, Economics
"I had Professor Allison for a financial literacy class, and he really made the classroom fun each and every day. He made it easy to learn, and I really looked forward to going to class every day."
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Amanda Beebe – Senior – Psychology
Faculty Member: PJ Persichini, Chemistry
"I want to thank Professor Persichini for all of the support he has given me in and out of the classroom. I'm so happy that I have gotten to know him so well. His mentoring and life lessons will always be remembered, and I look forward to the many more thanks he has to teach me."
Brooke Smith – Freshman – Biology
Faculty Member: Byron Rich, Art
"Professor Rich has made the transition into college easier for me, and has been a great advisor. He is a great professor, and is truly passionate about his work. He has truly inspired me to become the best student that I can be."
Delaney Arbore – Junior – Psychology
Faculty member: Rodney Clark, Psychology
"Dr. Clark has continually challenged me to be the best student I can be, and always supports me when I rise to his challenges. He has also helped me take advantage of opportunities that will have a positive impact in my future."
Madison Caufield – Senior – Global Health Studkes/Economics
Faculty Member: Rebecca Dawson, Global Health Studies
"Being my advisor, Professor Dawson is someone that I have grown very close with over the years. She is the primary reason I became interested in global health studies. In the ways she teaches and interacts with her students, she has become a true mentor and role model for me as I work toward furthering my career in the public health sector."
Julianna Skowron -
Faculty Member: Rachel O'Brien, Geology
"Professor O'Brien is my advisor as well as professor. She's a great teacher, and has really helped me a lot this year."
Kaylah Pinkney – Junior – Neuroscience
Faculty Member: Ivelitza Garcia, Chemistry
"Dr. Garcia is my favorite professor. She is always supportive when I need help, both in academics and in life. She has made me a better student and person."
Zoe Soilis – Sophomore – Chemistry
Faculty member: Ryan Van Horn, Chemistry
"Dr. Van Horn always made class enjoyable. He always helped me understand the material, and was eager to help every time I went to his office hours."
Maia Joiner – Sohomore – Biology
Faculty Member: Matthew Betush, Chemistry
"Dr. Betush is enthusiastic about his work, and creates ways for students to enjoy and relate to the topic. He is always supportive and goes out of his way to help."
Rylee Donovan – Freshman – Pre-Medicine
Faculty Member: Craig Dodge, Mathematics
"Professor Dodge really helped me to understand calculus. He always was encouraging, and is there to help outside of class."
Shannon Relihan – Freshman – Biology
Faculty Member: Craig Dodge, Mathematics
"Professor Dodge was my calculus professor last semester, and he motivated me through hard work in the class. He always helped me to understand calculus, even though it certainly has never been my strongest course."
Mari Casale – Freshman – Environmental Studies
Faculty Member: Rachel O'Brien, Geology
"Dr. O'Brien makes going to morning classes fun. She always has a smile on her face, and it shows that she is always excited to be teaching us."
Aaliyah Coleman - Freshman - Biology
Faculty Member: Matthew Betush, Chemistry
"Professor Bertush had a way of teaching chemistry that was new to me. I never really understood chemistry before him, but the way he explains it makes it much easier to grasp. I'm always happy to go to his class."
