Event Program

2026 Founder’s Day

March 18, 2026 | 2 p.m.

Musical Prelude

Orchestra Program - SHU Cello Guys
Tim Baumer & Oliver Lindholm

Master of Ceremonies

Reginald H. White
Vice President for Human Resources

Schedule Speaker/Performer(s)
Opening Dance Performance - "Remains in Motion"

Choreography: Heidi Yu

Music: Song Sohee featuring G Dragon & Jung Jae Il

Performers: Sabela Church, Abby Karan, Moira Larson, Madi Oravec, Jessica Woloszyn
Congratulatory Remarks John J. Petillo, Ph.D., President
Honoring 15, 20 & 25 Years of Service See recipients
Musical Interlude - Choral Program - Blended Hearts - "Fire" from Elements

Performers: Katrina Gimon, Lia Addeo, Geraldine Anunugwo, Nana Belmonte, Gia Ciccone, Michelle Cuocci, Mia Feliciano, Katarzyna Hanulewicz, Hailey Holmes, Elizabeth Knapp, Tamyra Lorthe, Alyssa Marushak, Amelie McCool, Dayna Miller, Ellie Mae Morris, Caitlin Neville, Julianna Rizzo, Nika Rudka, Molly Shay, Emily Vandal
Honoring 30 Years of Service
  • Pamela A. Barnum
Honoring 35 Years of Service Testimonials
  • Denise M. Tiberio - Larry Wielk
  • Jody C. Weldon - Dr. John Petillo
Honoring 40 Years of Service Testimonials
  • Linda A. Patrick - Jeff Orrico
  • Deborah C. Samilenko - Anet Surrusco
Musical Performance - "In My Life" from The Beatles

Performers: Sid Gottlieb & Greg Golda

Backup Vocalist: Michelle Cuocci
Honoring 50 Years of Service Videos
  • Sidney P. Gottlieb
  • Domenick J. Pinto
Blessing Fr. Emiel Abalahin, Chaplain
Closing Statement Reginald H. White, Vice President for Human Resources
Finale - Choir - SHUpermen & Blended Hearts - "SHU Alma Mater"

Performers: Creflo Botweh, Ryan Buchan, Gabriel Contreras, Tyler DeNivo, Daniel Greene, James Grillo, Carlo Gulia, Duncan Hamel, Noah Held, Cedar Kolber, Adrian Matos, John McCaffrey, Matthew Meaney, Peter Moreno, Stephen Petrosino, Alek Rencurrel, Brian Walsh, John Wassersug, Samuel Wehle, Parker Wilson, Joshua Zepeda