Ohio Grads List

AKRON
Alison R. Caplan, daughter of Dr. Richard and Ms. Patricia Caplan, Wendling Drive, Akron, OH, has received a bachelor of arts degree, with honors in her major, art history, from Oberlin College. Caplan is a 1996 graduate of Revere High School, Richfield, OH.

Joseph M. Lieberman, son of Mr. Alvin and Ms. Rochelle Lieberman, Burlington Road, Akron, OH, has received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College with a major in English. He is a graduate of Walsh Jesuit High School.

ATHENS
Aisha M. Galt-Theis, daughter of Ms. Kathy Galt, Harmony Road, Athens, OH and Mr. Joe Theis, Portland, OR, has received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College with a major in environmental studies. She is a 1996 graduate of Athens High School.

Grant E. Safranek, son of Mr. William Safranek, Grosvenor Road, Athens, OH, has received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College with a major in biology. He is a graduate of Athens High School.

BUTLER
Tuukka D. Hess, son of Mr. Joseph Hess and Dr. Sylvi Koso, State Route 95, Butler, OH, has received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College with a double major in economics and philosophy. He is a graduate of Saint Peters High School.

CELINA
Nanette N. Lacuesta, daughter of Dr. Marden and Ms. Norma Lacuesta, Magnolia Street, Celina, OH, has received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College with a major in biology. She is a 1996 graduate of Celina Senior High School.

CHAGRIN FALLS
Medora S. Lytle, daughter of Dr. Bruce and Ms. Suzanne Lytle, Jackson Road, Chagrin Falls, OH, has received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College with a major in history. Lytle received three varsity letters in cross-country and track and field. She is a 1996 graduate of the Andrews School.

CHARDON
Miriam A. Osredkar, daughter of Mr. Anton and Ms. Patricia Osredkar, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Chardon, OH, has received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College with a major in biology. Osredkar was presented with the Hope Hibbard Memorial Scholarship, awarded to a deserving student majoring in biology. She is a 1995 graduate of Chardon High School.

CINCINNATI
Sarah E. Eastman, daughter of Mr. David and Ms. Jean Eastman, Mill Road, Cincinnati, OH, has received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College with a major in biology.

CLEVELAND
Allan B. Baker, son of Mr. Allan and Ms. Eve Baker, East 74th Street, Cleveland, OH, has received a bachelor of music degree from the Oberlin College Conservatory of Music with a double major in jazz studies and jazz piano. Baker was inducted into Pi Kappa Lambda, Theta Chapter, the Music Honorary Society.

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS
Jessica L. Powers, daughter of Ms. Joyce Powers, Cleveland Heights, and Mr. David Powers, Solon, OH, has received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College with a double major in sociology and politics. She is a 1996 graduate of Hathaway Brown School.

DAYTON
Neelanjana Banerjee, daughter of Drs. Partha and Manibha Banerjee, Vienna Woods Trail, Dayton, OH, has received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College with a double major in English and Third World studies. She is a 1996 graduate of the Miami Valley School.

Katie A. McCarty, daughter of Mr. Robert and Ms. Jean McCarty, Brantford Road, Dayton, OH, has received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College with a major in English and a bachelor of music degree from the Oberlin College Conservatory of Music with a major in organ performance. She is a 1995 graduate of Vandalia Butler Senior High School.

Angela F. Migally, daughter of Dr. Magdy and Ms. Laila Migally, West Alex-Bell Road, Dayton, OH, has received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College with a double major in politics and economics. She is a graduate of Centerville High School, Centerville, OH.

ELYRIA
Kirk J. Warren, of Eighth Street, Elyria, OH, has received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College with a major in chemistry.

GAHANNA
Melissa A. Berke, daughter of Mr. Anthony and Mrs. Joan Berke, Mistletoe Court, Gahanna, OH, has received a bachelor of arts degree, with honors in her major, geology, from Oberlin College. Berke was inducted into the Oberlin chapter of the Society of Sigma Xi. She is a recipient of the George B. Wharton Prize, awarded to outstanding students in the department of geology. She is a 1996 graduate of Gahanna Lincoln High School.

HUBBARD
Jesse C. Lanz, son of Mr. James and Ms. Charlotte Lanz, Orchard Avenue, Hubbard, OH, has received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College with a double major in history and psychology. He was awarded high honors in psychology. Lanz was inducted into the Oberlin chapter of the Society of Sigma Xi. He is also a recipient of the Keyes Dewitt Metcalf Student Library Assistants Award, given for important contributions to library service, and the Stetson-Heiser Prize, awarded to a student in the field of research psychology. He is a 1996 graduate of Hubbard High School.

LAKEWOOD
Christy E. Ackley, daughter of Mr. Curtis and Ms. Kathleen Ackley, Lake Avenue, Lakewood, OH, has received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College with a major in women�s studies.

Robert J. Armaline, son of Mr. James Armaline and Mrs. Kathleen Hagan-Armaline, Morrison Avenue, Lakewood, OH, has received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College with a major in environmental studies. Armaline was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, Zeta of Ohio chapter in 1999. He received an Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges scholarship through the Jane D. White Fund for the 1999-2000 academic year. He is a 1996 graduate of Lakewood High School.

Blair E. Evans, daughter of Mr. Andrew and Ms. Nancy Evans, Forest Road, Lakewood, OH, has received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College with a major in art history. Her father is vice president of finance at Oberlin College. She is a graduate of Western Reserve Academy.

LIMA
Ryan E. Keenehan, daughter of Mr. John and Ms. Deb Keenehan, West O'Connor Street, Lima, OH, has received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College with a major in biopsychology. She is a 1996 graduate of Lima Senior High School.

MAINEVILLE
Eileen Y. Choi, daughter of Mr. Kwang Soo and Ms. Mi Ja Choi, South Cove Drive, Maineville, OH, has received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College with a major in art history. She is a 1996 graduate of Ursuline Academy.

NEW LEBANON
Kevin M. Spitler, son of Mr. Mark and Ms. Mary Jo Spitler, Guntle Road, New Lebanon, OH, has received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College with a double major in English and neuroscience. He was awarded high honors in neuroscience. Spitler was inducted into the Oberlin chapter of the Society of Sigma Xi. He also received the Nancy Robell Memorial Endowed Prize in Neuroscience/ Biopsychology, which is given to a student majoring in neuroscience/biopsychology who shows the most promise in the field and whose work has distinguished him or her in the opinion of the faculty. He is a 1996 graduate of the Miami Valley School.

NORTH RIDGEVILLE
Spencer S. Myer III, son of Mr. Spencer Jr. and Ms. Claudia Myer, Mills Creek Lane, North Ridgeville, OH, has received a bachelor of music degree from the Oberlin College Conservatory with a major in pianoforte performance. Myer received two prizes: the Faustina Hurlbutt Prize, given to an outstanding student in piano, cello, violin or singing, and the Piano Faculty Prize in Accompanying, which is awarded to a graduating senior who has demonstrated excellence in accompanying singers and instrumentalists. He was inducted into Pi Kappa Lambda, Theta Chapter, the Music Honorary Society. He is a graduate of North Ridgeville High School.

OBERLIN
Todd M. Bailey, son of Mr. Scott and Mrs. M. J. Bailey, North Professor Street, Oberlin, OH, has received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College with a double major in biology and English. He was awarded honors in English. Bailey received the Dudley Tenney Prize, given to a graduating senior, majoring in English literature and enrolled in the honors program, who has the highest grade point average in courses taken in mathematics and natural sciences. He is a 1996 graduate of Oberlin High School.

PEPPER PIKE
Eric G. Pessel, son of Dr. David Pessel, Meadowlark Way, Pepper Pike, OH, has received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College with a major in philosophy. He is a graduate of Orange High School.

SALEM
Kyl J. Dinsio, daughter of Mr. William Dinsio Jr., Burtview Street, Salem, OH and Ms. Kathryn Goerig, East Sixth Street, also of Salem, has received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College with a major in neuroscience. She is a 1996 graduate of Salem Senior High School.

SHAKER HEIGHTS
Marla A. Shu, daughter of Mr. Suyu and Ms. Diane Shu, Attleboro Road, Shaker Heights, OH, has received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College with a major in biology. She is a graduate of the Hawken School.

Amber J. Chisholm, daughter of Mr. Thomas and Ms. Cathy Chisholm, Strandhill Road, Shaker Heights, OH, has received a bachelor of music degree from the Oberlin College Conservatory of Music with a major in french horn performance. She is a graduate of Shaker Heights High School.

SOUTH AMHERST
Sarah N. Bilancini, daughter of Mr. Dale and Mrs. Rita Bilancini, Annis Road, South Amherst, OH, has received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College with a major in biology. She is a 1996 graduate of Firelands High School.

SUNBURY
Jason W. Ross, son of Ms. Diane Ross, Hawthorne Road, Sunbury, OH, and Mr. Wayne and Ms. Christina Ross, Granville Street, also of Sunbury, has received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College with a major in history. Ross received five varsity letters, four in football and one in track. He is a 1996 graduate of Big Walnut High School.

SYLVANIA
Daniel J. Gale, son of Dr. Steven and Mrs. Katalin Gale, Hickory Ridge Road, Sylvania, OH, has received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College with an individual major, "Violin Performance of American Folk Music." He is a 1996 graduate of Maumee Valley Country Day School.

TIFFIN
Gloria A. Zender, daughter of Mr. Eugene and Ms. Phyllis Zender, Oil Street, Tiffin, OH, has received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College with a major in biology. She is a 1996 graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School.

TOLEDO
Blythe E. Phillips, daughter of Dr. Edwin and Ms. Frances Phillips, Muirfield Boulevard, Toledo, OH, has received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College with a double major in biology and theater. Phillips received the Nash Drama Award, presented for major achievement and exceptional promise among students who have been active in Oberlin theater. She is a graduate of Maumee Valley Country Day School.

WELLINGTON
John M. Knight, son of Dr. John and Ms. Kay Knight, Grand Avenue, Wellington, OH, has received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College with a double major in history and politics. His father is professor of music education and chair of the conducting division at the Oberlin College Conservatory of Music and his mother is developmental mathematics instructor in the College's learning assistance studies program. He is a graduate of Wellington High School.

WILLOUGHBY
Colin W. Fishwick, son of Mr. Daniel and Ms. Carol Fishwick, River Street, Willoughby, OH, has received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College with a double major in geology and English. Fishwick received four varsity letters in cross-country and indoor and outdoor track and field. He was awarded an Oberlin Shansi Memorial Fellowship for two years of work and study in China. He is a graduate of the University School.

WYOMING
David A. Tamarkin, son of Mr. Ivan and Ms. Kathleen Tamarkin, Burns Avenue, Wyoming, OH, has received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College with a major in English. He is a 1996 graduate of Wyoming High School.

YELLOW SPRINGS
Kartika A. Huston, daughter of Mr. Robert and Mrs. Tia Huston, State Route 370, Yellow Springs, OH, has received a bachelor of arts degree, with high honors in her major, psychology, from Oberlin College. Huston was inducted into the Oberlin chapter of the Society of Sigma Xi. She received the Stetson-Heiser Prize, awarded to a student in the field of research psychology. She is a 1995 graduate of Yellow Springs High School.

Oberlin College is an independent undergraduate liberal arts college. Its 2600 students are enrolled in two divisions, the College of Arts and Sciences and the Conservatory of Music. More Oberlin graduates earn Ph.D's than do graduates of any other predominantly undergraduate institution. Oberlin's Allen Art Museum is ranked first among college art museums, and its library is unequaled among college libraries for its depth and range of resources. Located 35 miles southwest of Cleveland, Ohio, Oberlin College admitted women since its beginning in 1833 and is an historical leader in the education of African Americans.