Program in Physical Therapy Honors DPT Class of 2021

The Saint Louis University Program in Physical Therapy celebrated its graduating Doctor of Physical Therapy students of the class of 2021 on Thursday, May 19, in an in-person event featuring University administrators, Program faculty, and graduates. Families joined the celebration from home via Zoom.

University president Dr. Fred Pestello, Interim-Dean of Doisy College of Health Sciences Dr. Tricia Austin, Interim-Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Dr. Lisa Dorsey, Program Faculty Member Dr. Ethel Frese, and alumna Carrie Hall (PT Class of 83) addressed the graduates. 

During the celebration, the Program in Physical Therapy presented its annual awards. The awards were presented by Dr. Ethel Frese, Dr. Randy Richter, Dr. Carol Beckel, and Dr. Gretchen Salsich.

Class representatives Josh Lai and Rachel Twohig addressed their class and faculty and presented the class superlatives at the end of the ceremony.

Here are the students recognized on Thursday evening with Program Awards.

Excellence in Community Service

Caroline Anne Lipic

Kathryn E O'Brien

Colette Florence Rudolph

Natalie Elaine Wright

Excellence in Service to the Profession

Alexis Marie Ardovitch

Kelsey Lynn Bequette

Martha Marilyn Briscoe

Erin Kathleen Campbell

Lauren Elizabeth Groszek

Stephanie Ji-Hyun Kim

Allison Nicole Klump

Caroline Anne Lipic

Sarah Elizabeth Melulis

Brandon Charles Moseley

Niamh Mairead Ryan

Nina C Valaitis

Natalie Elaine Wright

Excellence in Academics

Alexis Marie Ardovitch

Kelsey Lynn Bequette

Ryan Michael Blechle

John Theodore Cichon

Morgan  Erin  Fleming

Kathryn Kerry Gubics

Allison A Lackey

Kristen Michelle Maleski

Giahanna N. Martorano

Katherine Elise Maus

Hannah Joy McGrath

Brandon Charles Moseley

Alexandra Marie Schmid

Mary Elizabeth  Sells

Julia Therese Shankland

Marissa Anne Sinak

Lauren Domenica Stollman

Madison Lou Tisdale

Rachel J Twohig

Mariah Grace Weston

Excellence in Clinical Education

Alexis Marie Ardovitch

Kelsey Lynn Bequette

Natalie Elaine Wright

Excellence in Research 

Lauren Elizabeth Groszek

Photos provided by Dr. Carol Beckel, Director of Clinical Education

Fully vaccinated students, staff and faculty members are free to not wear their face masks, and to not be socially distant indoors and out on our campuses in accordance with CDC, state, city, and University guidelines. Learn more on the University website.

Story by Kristin Hrasky